Vol. XXXII.
No. 9.
THE
AMERICAN MISSIONARY.
“To the Poor the Gospel is Preached.”
SEPTEMBER, 1878.
CONTENTS:
| EDITORIAL. | |
| Paragraphs | [257] |
| The Claim of Self-interest | [258] |
| Please Peruse, and Ponder | [259] |
| Then and Now | [260] |
| Annual Reports Needed | [261] |
| A Good Example—The Negro in the United States | [262] |
| Items from Churches and Schools | [265] |
| General Notes | [266] |
| THE FREEDMEN. | |
| Systematic Beneficence in Atlanta University: Rev. Horace Bumstead | [267] |
| Charleston, S. C.—Avery Normal Institute.—ReunionExercises.—Impressions made on a Visitor from a Neighboring State | [270] |
| Georgia—Ogeechee: Rev. John R. McLean | [272] |
| Alabama—A Surprise Party: Mr. E. C.Silsby.—Anniversary of Trinity School: Rev. Horace J. Taylor.—A Gospel Ship: Rev. P. J. McIntosh | [272]–[274] |
| Mississippi-Grenada | [275] |
| Kentucky—Berea College Commencement.—Frankfort: Miss Mattie E. Anderson | [275], [276] |
| AFRICA. | |
| Mendi Mission—In Good Health and Good Heart: Rev. Albert P. Miller | [276] |
| THE CHINESE. | |
| China for Christ: Rev. W. C. Pond | [277] |
| THE CHILDREN’S PAGE | [281] |
| RECEIPTS | [283] |
| WORK, STATISTICS, WANTS, &c. | [286] |