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INTRODUCTION.The argument for the continuance of foreign missions must be based not only upon their recent results, but also upon the sum total of their results, beginning with the extension of Christianity beyond Palestine...
...small.- (b) The number of converts yearly is counterbalanced one hundred and eighty-three times by the annual excess among non-christians of births over deaths: Canon Taylor, The Great Missionary Failure, Fortnightly Review, Vol. L (October, 1888).- (c) Most conversions are but temporary-(x) Either they lapse upon departure of the missionary to some other station-(y) Or they help to swell the reports of some more lavish missionary society,- (d) The loss of Christian lives is not repaid by the doubtful gain of heathen souls.- (x) The wives and children of the missionaries rarely survive the deadly climates...
...national legislator, he made a reputation for earnest, manly and broad statesmanship which has reflected credit upon the state which he represented. He attained the foremost rank in the legal profession in Massachusetts, and remained in active practice until his last illness...
...patriotism, but especially in training capable engineers. It is becoming more and more evident that the engineer will be the great factor in modern warfare. The skill of a machinist in mounting a gun may determine the value of our coast defenses. The efficiency of the modern battleship depends upon the ability of the fireman behind the ram, and of the engineer who directs the machines within the vessel...
...last few years that it deserves a place by itself among the athletic interests of the University. It should have a position as distinct from other forms of sport as rowing has now. The interest in bicycling is at present so widespread that bicycle racing certainly need not depend upon other kinds of athletic events for its success. Outside of the universities large and successful cycling meets are constantly being held, and although bicycle races are the only events upon the programme, there is never any lack of interest or enthusiasm manifest...