Commurren's Revowr yor 1891-1892.
In presenting their report for the past year, the Committee thankfully and heartily acknowledge God's guidance in, and Messing oon, their labours. Whilst it is impossible, in giving a report of such work as is carried' on the Seamen's Mission, to tabulate definite results, still the abundant evidence of God' blessing resting on the weak instrumentality, makes clear the duty. and privilege of prefacing this report with an acknowledgment of Divine help.; a In consequence of substantial additions made to the hall-rented-by-the Mission, there has been an improvement in the comfort and attendance at meetings. As a rule five meet ings per week have been held, the average attendance on Sundays being about 45, and on week-nights, 18. A Christmas tex was avided, which was largely attended and heartily enjoyed. of thanking all those friends who have ren-The Gommitiee would take this opportunity dered both regular and occasional help in conducting these meeting, and in other ways endeavoured to minister to the temporal and spiritual welfare of their brethren afloat. pecial thanks are also due to Miss H. Anderson for her personal attention to the comfort of the seamen, The. success and value of her faithful and voluntary ministrations were no doubt.-enhanced by the teas, ete., prepared by her for visitors—as many as 50 seamen partaking of her hospitality on Sunday evenings before the service.
It was with great regret. the Committee had to accept the resignation of Mr. A. Mathieson, as Hon. Secretary, on' his leaving for home. His long and faithful services on behalf of the Shanghai Seamen's Mission did much to secure the present satisfactory state of the Mission. At a Committee Meeting held on 11th June, a unanimous-vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Mathieson for all he had done as Secretary of the Seamen's Mission; whilst best wishes were entreated for his future welfare of heartily thanking the regular subscribers cite Comes also take this opportunity and thet friends who, Uy hele gift, have made it possible for' the work to be carried on 0 satisfactorily. Besides the work conducted in the Mission rooms; much useful outside work has been done: A large number of sailing ships and steamers: have been visited during the year and a, considerable quantity of books, paper, periodicals and tracts left on board for the, men,, In. the: Mission, hall fully. 70 bibles and testaments, ili various. join. is' heatty'thatiks-to God for blessing the agencied cartied oh bit; and would earnestly request a renewal of gifts.mnd: a continuance paler blessing.... They also cage, thee may stow Up o greater appreciation of the dangers and diicalties in the spiritual their conversion, practically exhibited ma ife of all sailors, @ greater ing for hearty support of the Shanghai Seamen's Mission.
Shanghai, 20th August, 1892.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.