—Our Chinese brethren on the Pacific coast have organized a society called the “Congregational Association of Christian Chinese.” They have a General Association and several branch Societies. Mr. Jee Gam, the Secretary, reports the following interesting facts and figures:
The Central has 107 members, of whom 11 were received, and 11 have been baptized, the past year. Six are now absent in China. Total contributions, $265.55.
Bethany Branch, San Francisco, has 23 members, of whom 6 were received the past year, and 4 baptized. One member expelled. Contributions, $112.00.
Marysville—Eleven members; all received the past year. Two have been expelled. Contributions, $98.00.
Oakland—Thirty-two members; 2 received, and 2 expelled the past year. One baptized. Three gone to China. Contributions, $643.25.
Oroville—Six members, all added the past year. Contributions not known.
Petaluma—Two members, of whom one has recently been received. Contributions not known.
Sacramento—Thirty-two members; of whom 9 have been received, 5 expelled, and 7 baptized, during the year. Two have gone to China. Contributions, $225.35.
Stockton—Nine members; 3 received, 2 expelled and 1 baptized during the year. Contributions, $157.25.