conducts all the services supports himself largely by his farming. There are Bohemians also in Northern Germany, at Delmenhorst, near Bremen. Many Bohemians work in the mines and factories of Germany, and, being ignorant of the German tongue, they must be reached in their own tongue. The brethren there try to hold their own services. An evangelist colporter is sent to labor in Delmenhorst and other points where there are so many Slavs. BOHEMIA The kingdom of Bohemia is, of course, the chief center of work of our mission. Brief reference is made to the prominent stations and outstations of this field. Budweis, under the faithful work of Brother Mejstrik, shows continued progress, having received 8 new members the past year. It is in this church that Pastor Reitinger and his sister, of Cleveland and Chicago, first heard the gospel. A member of this church, Brother Chraska, has been engaged in translation work, having just published Luke's Gospel for the Slovanians; and he also issues a monthly paper in that tongue for this family of Slovaks. Bystré has 6 outstations; the pastor has special gifts as a pastor, and has the full confidence of the people. In this district there are three Young Men's Christian Associations, and a young man from one of the outstations has now become a full preacher. In Skalitz there has been no progress made, on account of the rank socialism which has invaded that section and ruined spiritually several members, and the attendance of the church is small. At Husinetz, the birthplace of John Huss, the church has suffered a loss in the transfer of Brother Zelinka to the church in Smichov, to assist Dr. Clark. Five new members have been received to the church, and the 4 outstations have been often visited. In Kladno Mr. Husek has been cheered by large congregations and the reception of 5 new members. The church in Klattau, founded by Mr. Hodek, who died last year, still continues to be blessed, having received 10 new members. Koniggratz has increasing congregations, and much has been done at several outstations. A similar report can be made of Nachod, where the audiences and the benevolences and general activity have increased. The church at Pisek has suffered from the loss of its pastor, Mr. Marek, who was transferred to Vienna, so much to the regret of his people that his successor did not at once receive the most cordial welcome; but the new man, Mr. Kejr, has won the esteem of the church, and good results are anticipated the coming year. The church at Pilsen has suffered from the loss of members, who have removed to Germany or America, but the members who remain are very active and are worthy of larger support. The one wholly German church in the mission, that at Trautenau, occupies a difficult post because of the political strife between Bohemians and Germans. The audience here is small, but the congregations are gaining in influence in the community. Prague. This mother church of the mission has had great joy the past year in the dedication of a new gospel house, with a Young Men's Christian Association department. It is an attractive edifice, and 800 people were in attendance at the dedication. The church has now over 300 members. The churches in the important suburbs of Weinberge, Smichov, and Zizkov send cheering reports. Smichov has a new pastor, though many of the members have removed to Germany and America. The churches of Weinberge and Smichov are both well housed, but the same is not true of Zizkov, where the low, unpleasant hall used is usually crowded. Could a suitable house of worship be provided, the church would soon become self-supporting. The report alludes to the 2 schools, that at Krabschitz and that of Pastor Schwarz, both of which schools are doing the same mode of work as in the past. In conclusion, reference should be made to the cheer given the mission by several visits paid it. Associate Secretary Hicks and wife spent a short time in Prague; Mrs. Ordway and family, of Winchester, Mass., from the church which counts Dr. Clark as its foreign pastor, brought much cheer; Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Pomeroy, of Boston, who were married in Prague in 1882 and remained there helping Dr. Clark for many months, celebrated their silver wedding by visiting the city where they labored so generously; Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Adams, of Chicago, who labored in the mission from its foundation until 1882, also brought much by a brief visit; Prof. Harlan P. Beach of Yale University, on his return from China, also spent a Sabbath in Prague. Such visitors as these give greatest satisfaction to the missionaries and the friends among whom they labor. THE BOOK DEPARTMENT Beside the regular periodicals, many tracts have been issued; a Christian Almanac for 1909 has received orders for 4,000 copies in America and Russia. In the Young Men's Christian Associations 19,000 books were sold and distributed; also 23,000 tracts and over 40,000 Bibles, Testaments, and Gospels were sold in Bohemia, Moravia, Vienna, and Russia. These several lands, as well as America, are being served by our Austrian Mission. TABULAR VIEW OF THE MISSIONS OF THE A. B. C. F. M. FOR THE YEAR 1907-1908. MISSIONARIES. NATIVE LABORERS. CHURCH STATISTICS. EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS. Adherents. Totals 107 16 5,061 27 24 1,540 16 8 320 24 1,843 1,474 1754 33 190 1966 594 299 627 2,141 1,058 4,125 1,934 554 71,137 6,407 128,820 1,153 73,663 | 12 158 The statistics of the Kumi-ai churches and of the Japan Mission are combined. 2 153 35 14,639 2,296 12 17,111 85 15,099 12,873 120 5,585 4 1,222 1,300 4 48 2,775 1 3,954 54 2,584 112 11,181 54 37 10 9 907 2 45 22 1,947 1,961 $34 68 4,359 4,756 9,377 1 42 285 25 609 847 6,272 123 5,867 8,126 79,533 5,935 7,357 28,338 83 3,780 4,531 14,130 For Year Ending August 31, 1908 EXPENDITURES THE total disbursements for the year ending August 31, 1908, were $881,254.68. Of this amount $1,243.01 represents the difference between what was due from coöperating societies at the beginning of the year and what was due from these societies when the year ended. Deducting this $1,243.01 from the total disbursements, the actual expenditures for the year for the conduct of the work were $880,011.67. This was an increase over the previous year in expenditures of only $2,379.72. The cost of the missions as compared with the previous year increased $8,246.02, a part of this increase being due to the new work undertaken in Albania, supported by donations specified for such use. The increased cost of the missions, however, was largely offset by a decrease in the cost of administration, agencies, and publications-a decrease of $5,866.30. The customary appropriations of the year were made without enlargement, notwithstanding the many and urgent requests from the missions for an increase to meet their existing needs and to provide for growth in the work. Conscientious and scrupulous care has been given by the missionaries to the details of expenditures in every department. Although famine conditions have existed in some parts of the field and the cost of living has been high, and although larger numbers have sought the benefits of our hospitals, colleges, and the schools of every grade, many of these institutions have made an improved financial record, and some of them have shown real progress toward self-support. RECEIPTS FOR CURRENT WORK The current receipts of the year were as follows: Churches and individuals... Woman's Boards Sunday schools and Christian Endeavor Societies.. Receipts for special objects.. Legacies From estate of Solomon H. Chandler for use as specified in the will Interest $340,805.24 248,692.10 12,513.22 48,971.15 136,369.34 30,000.00 20,648.10 These receipts in all were $837,999.15. Deducting this sum from the total disbursements of the year leaves a balance of $43,255.53, which added to $36,635.52, the debt of the previous year, makes the present debt $79,891.05. AVERAGING LEGACY RECEIPTS The basis for averaging legacy receipts, as reported in 1907, was $298,492.08, namely, the Twentieth Century basis as estimated, $240,000, and the Reserve Legacy Fund, $58,492.08. The Twentieth Century Fund having been increased by the addition of the bequest of Mr. D. Willis James, and the income to an amount in excess of the $240,000, it constitutes a new basis of averaging as follows: The Twentieth Century Fund in 1907 was.. The legacy of Mr. D. Willis James was.. The income was To this amount must be added the balance of the Legacy Income Total receipts from legacies during the past year. $143,156.90 95,250.00 7,480.58 $245,887.48 58,492.08 2,127.47 120,263.44 $426,770.47 One-third of the above amount was available for use as legacies, namely, $142,256.82. Subtracting this $142,256.82 from the above named $426,770.47. a balance remains of $284,513.65 as the basis for averaging legacy receipts next year. Subtracting from the amount which was available for use this year, $142,256.82, the actual legacy receipts of $120,263.44, the balance, $21,993.38, represents the amount of receipts taken from the Twentieth Century Fund in excess of actual legacy receipts. Of this amount $5,887.48 has been acknowledged in the donations of the year, the balance, $16,105.90, having been included in legacies. FUNDS OF THE BOARD The new Conditional Gifts received during the year amounted to $66,255.77. These came from twenty-nine different donors. The amount of such gifts released by the decease of beneficiaries was $18,600. By request of a living donor $500 was released from this fund and transferred to the General Permanent Fund of the Board. After deducting these sums from the Conditional Gifts Fund the net increase during the year was $47,155.77, and the amount of such funds now held is $630,059.18, an amount larger than ever before. The following new funds have been created during the year: The Rev. George A. Gordon Fund, income for special $1,000.00 The Boys' Academy Fund, Hadjin, income for current 965.55 The Glenbrook Missionary Society Fund, income for support 800.00 The Sumner Stone Phraner Fund, income for support of 2,500.00 The Cyrus S. Richards Fund, income for salary of President 2,897.10 The Elisha D. Smith Fund, income for salaries of President 25,000.00 $33,162.65 |