pment.

There is a very precious part of this missionary work, however, that
lies beyond the boundaries of our one hundred and seventeen schools. A
hint of it may be seen in the following to her teacher from a former
colored student, now the wife of a Congregational minister in the A.
M. A. church service. It represents hundreds of cases equally
gratifying of those who, through the beneficent work of the American
Missionary Association, to-day fill positions of influence and
usefulness in the various walks of life. The writer says: "The work
here I enjoy very much, nevertheless there are many discouraging
things in connection with it. But then I know we cannot always have
smooth sailing. If everything was all smooth there would be no need
of much work. I am only too glad to do something for the Master,
though I know I am one that is fitted only to quietly fill in a little
chink in the great work that is to be done. When I remember that we
are not all given the same number of talents, I am somewhat encouraged
to go on with the work, content to do little unnoticed acts in the
name of the Master. I remember, too, that what I am, you are the one
who was instrumental in making me. The Lord has a great reward for you
for your patience and kind dealing with me."

"Little, unnoticed acts in the name of the Master." Think of it--that
these colored boys, girls and mountain youth, Indians and Chinese, to
the number of thirteen thousand annually, are through this American
Missionary Association brought under such Christian training that a
large proportion go forth to use their talents, be they great or
small, in the name of the Master. What better could we do for either
of these races than to support liberally a work that, preparing the
youth for the practical duties of life, sends them forth to exert
their influence among their people for the love of Christ and In His
Name.

It has been a year of advance in contributions from the organizations
of Woman's Work, and while this has been a welcome and valuable aid to
the A. M. A. treasury, it is also a cheering indication of what these
organizations may be able to do the next year and the next with
increasing knowledge of the mission field, increasing interest and
ability. The cash receipts, through the State organizations, have been
$21,213.95, and directly from local societies and mission bands,
$4,124.66, a total of $25,338.61. We give a tabulated statement from
which it will b