able to find till late in the afternoon. I then called on other leaders of the locality. I was very happy, on my part, to be able to make arrangement for Mr. Gale Seaman, Student Secretary of the Pacific Coast, to speak to our fellow students at the meeting which was planned for me on the evening of November 27th. During the day I had many personal interviews with our members. When I heard that a member was very sick at a hospital, I endeavored to visit him. However, my attempt was a failure because of the great difficulty in reaching the hospital.

In the early morning of November 27th I took my train to Claremont, Calif. Upon my arrival, I went to Pomona College where I found the President of the Chinese Students' Club, Mr. Franklin A. Ho, who knew I was coming and had arranged a meeting for me at 2:00 P.M. While I was there, I paid a visit to Dr. Hends, head instructor on religious work of Pomona College, about the Asilomar Conference. We had a fine talk and learned much from each other. Two o'clock came and the meeting was

in order. There I spoke on matters concerning the C. S. C. A. and the Asilomar Conference. A number of the students joined the Association. The total number of our students there was ten including one girl. All the students told me that the people of Claremont have a very kind attitude toward them. On this account, they like the college very much. Our students were frequently invited to meetings and social gatherings in and around the campus. According to the opinion of the students, Pomona is probably the most hospitable place toward our people in the western states.

Now it was late in the afternoon. I hurried back to Los Angeles for the students' club meeting which was held at Miss L. Leung's beautiful home. There our students assembled. Mr. Gale Seaman, whom I mentioned above, and I spoke on the Asilomar Conference and the Association's work respectively. Several had promised to join us at Asilomar. During the evening I had the pleasure of meeting the students' secretary of the University of Southern California. Indeed, we had a very profitable time together.

The next morning I called on the new students whom I had met when they first arrived at San Francisco from China last summer. I was glad to have a long talk with Miss Daisy Law,

Second Vice-chairman of the Woman's Department, concerning the many things that the Association is doing. I did what I could in furnishing all the information she wanted regarding the C. S. C. A. The rest of the time I devoted in visiting all the churches in the Chinese community. In one of the churches I was asked to say a word to a group of young men; in another I met and spoke to a sincere American friend, who was head of the Oriental Department of the University of Southern California. This year we have about thirty-eight students who are members of the Association. I am glad that a large number of the members are Christians and that a number of them are taking active part in church and social activities.

Seattle, Washington

At 10:45 P. M., December 15th, I boarded a train for Seattle, Washington. After two nights and almost two days I arrived at my destination. At the station I was met by our Vice-Chairman, Mr. Loy Hing, who had been waiting patiently for me that late afternoon of December 17th. It was rather late then, therefore, not very much could be done. However, to use the little time I had, I visited some of the merchants and members.

Early next morning, accompanied by Mr. Loy Hing, I called on the state Y. M. C. A. secretary, Mr. Wilcox, and the city Y. M. C. A. secretary, Mr. Allen. I had a profitable conversation with the two gentlemen concerning the students' activities and the Association. After this I called on several groups of our students who were studying at the University of Washington. I had many personal interviews with them and from whom I learned much about the local conditions and affairs. On the same day I attempted to call on the University Y. M. C. A. secretary, Mr. Maxfield about getting our students to attend the Seabeck Conference at Seabeck in the future. I failed to see him because he was absent from home that day. At this time, it was late in the afternoon; I returned to my hotel and on my way back I visited one of our Chinese schools.

Soon evening came and at eight o'clock a special meeting of the Chinese students' club of Seattle was held at the Chinese Baptist Church. As usual, I spoke on the aims and works of the C. S. C. A. The students were glad to know what the Asso

ciation stood for, therefore, many of them, including two girls, joined us.

The next day, December 19th, I called on Mr. Maxfield again. This time I succeeded to find him at the church and there we had a brief conversation. I was very glad that we met again later part of the day.

On account of the long distance from the University campus to the Chinese Baptist Church and the unpleasant weather, many of the University students were not present at the meeting held Saturday evening. I was anxious to meet every one of them. It was due to the effort and kindness of Mr. P. J. Ho, President of the Washington University club, a meeting was arranged at 5:00 P.M. at their clubhouse. In that meeting, I made known the objects of my trip. I endeavored to impart all the important things concerning our Association; I also emphasized the things that we should do in this country.

During my short stay there, I was very happy I had the opportunity to hold conferences with several of our leaders among the students at various occasions. I was very grateful to learn that several of our Christian students are doing a great deal of social works among our countrymen through the Chinese Y. M. C. A., the church and other organizations. It was my great satisfaction to have Messrs. Howard Jee and Joseph Tuck to serve as Local Committeemen of the locality. This year Seattle has about forty-five students attending the University of Washington and a number of high school students. With the co-operation of our students, the China Club gave a Chinese play for the purpose of raising some funds to fight against the exportation of Morphine by "our enemies" through the port of Seattle to China. Both the play and the attempt to stop the exportation of Morphine were very succesful.

Portland, Oregon

On the morning of December 20th I arrived at Portland. There I found student activity was in a state of stagnation. This was due to the fact that many of our students had left the city, while few others attended schools in the cities some distance away. Still others were not students any more. Our former Local Committeeman, Mr. Kenneth Lum, who had done commend

able work last year, was unable to resume the work because of his heavy studies in the medical school and other necessary duties. While I was there, all I could do was to call on a few members and talk things over. I was fortunate enough to From him I learned much Indeed, I regret very much

find Mr. Au Solon was still there. about the conditions at Portland.

that we can hardly do any thing in the locality this year.

THE ASILOMAR CONFERENCE

It has been the custom of the Western Section of the C. S. C. A. to hold its annual winter conference in conjunction with the Y. M. C. A. at Asilomar, the beautiful Retreat-By-The-Sea. A delegation of thirty-one Chinese students from institutions of California and Nevada, attended the last conference, which was held last December, in which we laid aside the monotonous rush of daily life and stopped to think seriously and to receive the thoughts of others. We received impressions that would not be easily forgotten, and derived benefits that could not be measured. Personally, I look back to those days with a sense of profound inspiration, for my memory of it brings back the wonderful atmosphere of the Conference. I will set forth some of my reflections, and the benefits we received.

1. A clearer conception of religion. By thoughtful study and careful analysis in discussion groups and Bible classes, the ideals and principles of Christ were made emphatic on our minds, especially in regard to their application in our daily life and in world problems.

2. A broader view of life.-In the discussion of separate groups and the discourses of the leaders, in fact, throughout the whole conference, a world outlook and a broad viewpoint were emphasized. Everything was seen in its correct proportions and with a clear perspective. Indeed, the Conference was a liberal education.

3. An international spirit.-By mingling with Americans and students of a score of other nations, one arrived at a better understanding of peoples from other lands, found a real friendly feeling and true comradeship among them, and came to believe that all humanity constituted but one family.

HIEN-CHUN PHILIP TSANG

RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT HOME AND ABROAD

The Associate Editor in charge of this section welcomes any news or information concerning religious and social activities in China or elsewhere. Correspondence should be directed to Paul C. Fugh, 1207 Yale Station, New Haven, Conn., U. S. A.

General Feng Yu-Hsiang, one of the most Christian generals of China, who is commanding the Sixteenth Mixed Brigade, recently removed his army headquarters to Sinyangchow, Honan Province, where as the "Chinese Christian Intelligencer" informs us, he has reorganized and enlarged the army Y. M. C. A. for his soldiers. Attached to this work, there are various activities; such as the soldiers' savings bank, the soldiers' book store, the soldiers' canteen, the soldiers' mechanic factory, the soldiers' gymnasium, etc. Educational classes, lectures, and religious services are held regularly every week; Feng and other officers of his staff have charge of all these works. It is noteworthy that the entire body of this brigade has been won to Christ. This is the only Christian army of China so well organized and so well trained. Its noble career and its strict discipline have won great popularity in the provinces of Hunan, Hupei, and Honan; its high morale and national spirit have been widely praised throughout the country. The true character of this group of Christian soldiers can be testified from one of General Feng's speeches to the people of Sinyangchow, as he affirmed them: "Not one of the men in my army is illiterate. Everyone of them can read and write. But education and physical training are only matters within our duty; we ought to accomplish them. What we need most for ourselves and for our country is FAITH IN GOD. No traditions, nor any written laws can maintain the morality of the human society; for they are insufficient and ineffective. Only a dependable religion which brings men to God can save a nation from all dangers; and this we have found in Christianity. My duty is to make every man of this army a good soldier while in military service, and a good citizen when released back to his home, so that he may be able