Chinese Missions.

Manawatu Standard, 29 July 1904, Page 8

Chinese Missions.

The Rev; ,T. ; ; S.;..,W a sson.'-.and,' Mrs; \\asson, a deputation from the London , Missionary Society, addressed a meeting in the " : Congi-og-ationail; Church- last night on tlie subject of missionary work in China. They htjtve .bot.li, as stated. yest'pardfei^ spent many years" in the ; mission! field, and are well acquainted with the. various features of the life. Mrs Wasson spoke .first, givinomany interesting details of the cu s °-' t-oms and characteristics of the Chinese, as well as some anecdotes bearing on the subject,. Mr Wasson followed, ■ and dwelt on the need for the vigorous prosecution of the work of spreadino-. the Gospel. The 'Chinese-■ had ""'■'shown ■ great and practical interest in the mission's efforts' wherever they had laboured. The eyes of the nations, he said, 'have been turned towards the East for a long time. Japan had imdergono a great awakening, and those who were well acquainted with China knew that it would do the same. The Chinese were a strong race, and were, in the opinion of those competent to form an opinion, capable even of greater things than the Japanese. A-great change would take place during tho next 30 or 40 years,, and China would become an important nation. It was earnestly hoped that China would awaken as a Christian nation. A'niiliion Chinese died every month without a knowledge of Christ. , It was on this account that the present appeal was made.

To-night, other addresses will be given, in the Congregational Church, tho children being specially invited.