Theme: " Let this mind be in you, which was also

in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 2:5)

OF THE

BURMA BAPTIST MISSIONARY

CONVENTION

Held at

HENZADA

on

Saturday, the 28th 'October, and Sunday, the

29th October, 1939·

COMMITTEES FOR 1939-40 AS APP01NTED BY THE PRESIDENT

Committee on Nomination:-

1. Saya U Mg Gale, (Burmese) Rangoon. 2. Thra Mg Gyi, (5. Karen) Bassein. 3. S'ra Shwe Pa, (P. Karen) Maubin. 4. Thra J. Pawmlaw, (5. Karen) Moulmein. 5. S'mo Tun Pa, (Chin) Thayetmyo. 6. Dr. G. D. J osif, (Missionary) Rangoon.

Comm#tee on Time, Place and Preachers:-

1. Thra San Ba, (S. Karen) Bassein 2. Dr. Hla Bu, (Burmese) Rangoon. 3. S'ra Aye Myat Gyaw, (P. Karen) Rangoon. 4. Thra Ne Win, (5. Karen) Tavoy. 5. U Tha Din, (Burmese) Mandalay. 6. Rev. M. C. Parish, (Mon) Pegu.

Committee mJ Enrolment:-

1. Saya U Chit Pe, (Burmese) Toungoo. 2. Thra Aung Tha Byu, (5. Karen) Zalun. 3. S'ra U Mya, (P. Karen) Henzada. 4. Thra Peter RIa, (S. Karen) Toungoo. S. Dr. E. C. Con diet, (M) Thayetmyo.

Committee on Digest of Letters (1940):-

1. Thra Chit Mg, (5. Karen) Rangoon. 2. Sayama Saw Myaing, (Burmese) Insein. 3. S'ra Po Myaing, (P. Karen) Henzada. 4. Saya U Nyi Bu, (Burmese) Bassein. S. Thra Po Win, (5. Karen) Moulmein. 6. Dr. C. E. Chaney, (M) Insein.

Committee on Resolution (1940):-

1. Saya U Tun Pc, (Burmese) Rangoon. 2. Thra Mg Yin, (5. Karen) Bassein. 3. S'ra Mahn Ba Kin, (P. Karen) Rangoon. 4. J:hra Kan Bi, (5. Karen) Tavoy. S. Saya U Yawl a, (Burmese) Sagaing. 6. Rev. C. L. Klein, (M) Toungoo.

Committee on Obituaries (1940):-

1. Sayama Ranna, (Burmese) Moulmein. 2. S'ra Pan Hla Pyu, (P Karen) Maubin. 3. Sm'o Shwe Yah, (Chin) Thayetmyo. 4. Thra Chester, (5. Karen) Renzada. 5. Saya U Pyint Sunt, (Burmese) Thaton. 6. Miss M. Reifsneider, (M) Mandalay.

(Continued on inside back cover)

MINUTES OF THE

SEVENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE

BURMA BAPTIST MISSIONARY CONVENTION.

HELD AT HENZADA

SaturdaYJ and SundaYJ October 28-29J 1939. Due to the very late rains of December 1937 the paddy

crops were badly damaged thus making it impossible for the Convention to come to Henzada in 1938. It was with joy and gladness and a sense of Christian duty that the Christians of Henzada received the Convention this year.

Pre-Convention Concert According to the custom of the Convention a pre-Convention

Concert was staged on Friday eve, October 27th, in the Karen High School Hall from 7: 00 to 9: 00. As would be expected a large crowd attended and a very enjoyable program was presented. Much credit is due the concert committee all of whom live in Henzada: U Maung Gale, Burman Church, Naw Vera of Girls' School, Ma Mya Toke of Girls' School, Thra Stanley Bwint and Thra Mg. Zan of the Karen High School.

The President, Mr. M. L. Streeter, called upon the efficient Corresponding Secretary Arthur Shwe Taw to read to those present the list of committees appointed by the President.

(For list of committees see front cover page.)

The offering received for the Convention work In the Kingdom was Rs. 40-15-0.

SATURDA Y MORNING - October 28th

Prayer services

In accordance with the planned program various racial groups met at 7 a.m. for prayer. The Burmese service was led .by Saya Chit Pe, a young man from the Divinity School who has recently been called as the pastor of the Burman Church at Toungoo. It was a service which made all feel the need of God's help in our work. The offering was Rs. 9-5-3. The Sgaw Karens met in the Karen High School hall with a large number in attendance. Thra Mooler of the Seminary was the leader. The offering was Rs. 10-1-3. The Pwo Karens met in the Thomas Memorial Hall having S'ra Wellington as the prayer leader. Their offering was Rs. 6-9-3.

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Business Session

Promptly at 10 o'clock the chairman called the Convention to order for its first business session of this annual meeting. After a prayer by Saya U Than Pe, Sr'a Pan RIa Byu was voted to be Recording Secretary in Pwo-Karen vice S'ra Toe Khut who was absent. Greetings from Sir San C. Po were read and four delegates from Indian Convention were welcome. The Chairman, Mr. Streeter, then led the congregation in a devotional hour which opened with a congregCl;tional hymn led by the song leader, Saw San Po Thin, followed by scripture reading of Philippians 2: 1-11 and an address by the chairman, after which U Tun Pe of the College led in prayer, and the devotions closed with beautiful solo, "Help Me to Live for Others" sung by Mrs. C. L. Klein of Toungoo.

A gist of the president's devotional a.ddress is as follows: Looking at the context of the Convention theme, namely, "Let this mind be in you whiCh was in Christ Jesus," we find that the apostle Paul is exhorting the church at Philippi to live lives " worthy of the Gospel of Christ," and they should fight as one man for ~he faith of the Gospel, since it is their privilege to suffer for Christ as well as to believe in him. By living in harmony with each other and in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, the inevitable fruits will be the Mind of Christ in our Convention theme to-day. We need to have a loving and unified spirit. As one person said so rightly but so pathetically: "How can we win others to Christ when we within our own Baptist group are unloving and divided? " Christ would reply in this way: If Ye may be made perfectly one in us." To have this mind of Christ entails a responsibility on our part too. It depends on our willingness to meet Christ's condition of surrender and appropriation. "The mind of Christ is nothing short of perfect oneness with the Father. AU barriers down means the flooding of the inexhaustable Spirit of God; and rich fruit through abid­ing in Christ alone. The address was delivered in Burmese; gist given in English.

The first item of business was the presentation of the Com­mittee of Management Report read by the Corresponding Secretary. Central points in the report are as follows:

(1) Financial situation - At the opening of the fiscal year the work was forced at a standstill because of the lack of increase in contributions. However, by the close of the year there was a slight improvement in such contri­butions from the churches. The new orphanage build­ing is left unprovided for. The College Chapel debt is

still on our minds with not much progress up to date. (special efforts were made at the Convention to collect money toward debt.)

(2) Baptist World Alliance invited - At the Tambaram Conference last Christmas the suggestion was made to invite to B.W.A. to hold its 1944 meeting at Rangoon. Such an invitation was issued at the July meeting of the Management Committee.

(3) 1940 Convention - is to be not only the 75th Annual meeting of the Convention but steps are to be taken to celebra.te the 100 year mark of the First publication of Judson's Burmese Bible.

( 4) Persecution in Rumania - Although news had come to us that Baptist churches in Rumania had been closed and Christians were being persecuted, the state order has been rescinded and the churches are open for free worship again.

(5) Question of being affiliated with the India, Ceylon and Burma Baptist Union be reconsidered.

(F or full report -see appendix A)

The report was received with unanimous approval. This suggestion was made from the floor: that the Committee on Place and Time of next Convention consider Moulmein for next Con­vention because Judson's Bible was finished there. Also, a second suggestion from the floor: attention should be brought to the great value of securing a centennial volume of judson's Bible. One hundred years hence a copy of the centennial volume will be as precious in the hands of your great grandchildren, as a copy of the first issue of a Judson Bible is in the hands of a happy possessor to-day. Further," this centennial volume should be a reproduction of the original and not the revised Bible." Dr. C. E. Chaney of Insein made this valuable suggestion.

During the singing of the mass Karen and Burman Choirs under the direction of U Maung Gale, the offering was taken. It amounted to Rs. 35-8. The offertory prayer was given by Saya U Aung Bwa from Kamawet.

The Treasurer's report was read by Rev. E. T. Fletcher. The report was accepted without any discussion. Also a vote of thanks was given to Mr. Fletcher for his fine work as Treasurer in the past· few years. Mr. Fletcher and his family are to pro­ceed on furlough. this coming cold season. A vote of thanks was also expressed for the faithful work of the Corresponding Secre­tary, Arthur Shwe Taw.

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The meeting was extended for five minutes by majority vote. The time was consumed in making a correction in the present Consitution of the Convention with regard to the section of the Committee of Management.

(For correction See Appendix B.)

Prior to the close of the meeting an announcement was given by U Mg. Gale on behalf on the Judson College Debt Committee asking for freewill contributions in envelopes which were handed out at the time.

The session closed with prayer by Saya U Maung Gale.

SATURDA Y AFTERNOON - October 28th

The second business session was opened by the President again with a devotional service. Hymn was followed by prayer led by S'ra Mahrr Shwe Dwa, after which came choir anthem by Henzada Karen choir. Scripture, Acts. 10: 1-2 was read as the basis for a devotional talk which followed. Prayers with an emphasis of the need for more family worship were offered.

Saw San Po Thin brought in English, and later a gist in Burmese, a report of the Sixth Baptist World Alliance which met at Atlanta, Georgia last July 22-28, 1939. After giving a clear setting of the Alliance meetings, the great crowds which came to Atlanta, and intense heat he told of the Roll Call of Nations. When Burma was called upon Saw San Po Thin re~ponded with these words: "Friends, I bring you greetings from the Burma Baptist Missionary Convention. VVe deeply ?ppreciate the real Southern hospitality. You are also having real Burma weather here in Atlanta." He also extended an invita­tion for Baptists to visit Burma. In closing he assured the Alliance of Burma's co-operation in prayer for the oppressed nations and also for world peace. Dr. Truett, the President of the Alliance, gave a stirring plea for religious liberty. Two invitations came from Budapest and Burma. The final decision was left in the hands of Dr. Rushbrooke and the Committee. Dr. Rushbrooke succeeded Dr. Truett as the Alliance's next President. Following the report prayers for the Alliance were given by U Po Myit in Burmese, Mahn Ba Kin in Pwo Karen and Thra Po Myat in Sgaw Karen. The congregation then stood and sang the doxology.

The following Convention workers who were present gave their reports verbally:-

Loikaw: Padaung - Thra Yin U Work was progressing among these hill people and appre­

ciation was expressed for the Convention interest and help.

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Taunggyi: Taungthus - Thra Po \Vin Gyaw.

Glad to report that two men had been sent to Bible school this year. Reported that new missionary, Mr. Wm. Hackett is to be located in this field upon his return from America. Such has caused real encouragement in the work in this field. 'AT ords of appreciation for what Mrs. C. H. Heptonstall had done to make this step possible.

Magwe: Burmese- Saya U Po Nyan.

A few Christians are now building a small chapel which will be finished soon. Vvork is also being carried on among oil workers at Yenangyaung although it is very difficult to get there.

Thayetmyo: Chin - Sarno Tun Pa

When working in the Chin villages various kinds of medicines are distributed. Attempts at rural. reconstruction are being made. Different kinds of seeds are being distributed also, Ten baptisms are reported.

Prome: Burmese - Saya U Shwe Aung.

A number of villages had been visited. Eight had confessed Christ in baptism; and six more were to be baptized soon.

Kyangin: Burmese and Chin- Saya E Thein.

Attention was brought to the fact that real support was being given by certain laymen on the field: one in school work and another in the government excise department. The work was progressing.

Pyapon: Burmese and Karen- U Kyaw Pe.

In total there had been twenty-four baptisms that year, mostly among the Karens. \Vork among the Buddhist Bm'mans was very sl_ow indeed.

(F or other reports by letters see Appendix C.)

Following these reports of workers an offertory solo was sung by Saw San Po Thin. The offertory prayer was given by Thra N e Win. The offering totalled Rs. 29-5-3. The Henzada Burman Choir thert sang.

A short announcement was given by Saya Ko Ba Hmyin concerning the MamyoBible Assembly next April at Maymyo. Advertising leaflets were distributed to the congregation in both English and Burmese.

A t this point in the afternoon session the reports of the various institutions were called for. Those reporting in the afternoon session were:

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Judson College by Dr. Hla Bu.

Attention was brought to the fact that this year's is the largest enrolment, and that there has been an increase of Christian students. Effort has been put forth to have the students to go into the ministry as their life profession and life calling. Close contact is being kept with the Divinity School at Insein. The debt has been slightly reduced. At present it is Rs. 7588.

Pierce Divinity School by Dr. C. E. Cheney for Dr. W. E. \iViatt.

The dedica~on of the new building of the Divinity School was the high peak of this year}s activities. This fine two-story brick building was made possible by the generous gift of Dr. Willis Pierce a retired physician in San Diego, California. We were delighted that certain guests from America could be with the faculty, students and friends of the school on this occa­sion. They were: Secretries J. R. Wilson, J. W. Decker, C. S. Detweiler. Dedication took place on January 6th, 1939.

Orphanage by Daw Thein Mya.

Attention was brought to the too often forgotten fact that this institution serves not only Baptists but serves the entire country, all races. Also the fact that the Orphanage is in great need of a building was brought before the Convention again. Also, that the gifts which were given this past year were greatly appreciated. Following the report a vote of thanks was given to Miss Good who has served as Treasurer of the Orphanage for a long time.

(Other reports followed at the Evening session.)

Following the announcements, U Po Win dismissed the afternoon gathering by prayer.

SATURDA Y EVENING - October 28th

The worship service was led by Thra Peter Hla of Toungoo. Singing of a hymn, reading of scripture, L. Thess. 1: 5, a prayer of invocation by Mr. Streeter, a short talk by the chairman, a solo by Mrs. Klein, and prayer by Thra Mooler were the items of the service.

The first item of business of the evening session was the Resolutions brought in by the Resolutions Committee of which Saya U Ba Han of Insein was the chairman. Although all the resolutions were discussed and supported with short talks, all were passed unanimously. They were as follows:

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RESOLUTIONS

Resolutions on making Offerings in Kind by Rev. B. C. Case

1. Whereas reports from many Associations show that because of the lack of sufficient financial support, village Chris­tians are not receiving due spiritual nurture and shepherding, and whereas many of our village Christians have little cash which they can give;

Resolved; ( 1 ) That attempt be made to ask all church members to make an annual effort for the support of the church and its missionary program.

(2) That village Christians, in addition to cash gifts be asked to make offerings of other kinds of gifts such as (a) of produce, (b) of animals, (c) or the yield out of a definite portion of their land or animals (d) and also give days of labour or articles made by the labour of their hands. (3) That preachers and church officers make special arrangements to collect such gifts and turn them into suitable channels for the support of Christian work, (4) That Christian Rural Reconstruction while working to improve the material conditions of villages also train them to give sacrificially for the support of Christ's work out of God's gifts to them.

2. In as much as we people who are blessed by God, Socially, intellectually, spiritually, \\'e resolve that we would go out and help the people in - villages who are handicapped socially, intellectually and spiritually.

3. With the clear realization of the tremendous value of Christian training and education in the home, and the great need of our children and youth for stronger Christian homes in which they might grow to be Christ-like men and women in the future;

Be it resolved that in the ensuing year all pastors and preaches emphasize the great value of "family devotions" (family worship) and to take adequate steps to help the people in their fields in regard to this.

4. Resolved that we extend a vote of thanks to the Chris­tian brethren in Henzada for their hospitality and to the Karen High School for the use of their hall.

Following the resolutions further reports of Institutions.

Pyinmana Agricultural School by Rey. B. C. Case.

Attention was brought to the agricultural improvement project under the school which is to be carried on among the Kachins with a center at Lashio. Mr. Cummings who is on furlough now will return soon and is expected to be placed at

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Lashio or some other hill station to supervise this work. It will show how the shifting taungyah cultivation on the hillside can be replaced by a permanent agriculture. Fruit trees, improved pigs and poultry are being placed in select areas. Work is progressing.

Leper Asylum by the Corresponding Secretary. This is the first report of this institution and we were glad

to have word from this worthy and sincere work to help those unfortunate folk who are struck with this disease. A call was not only made for any monetary aid which might be given but also for bandages and hospital supplies which might be sent. Rell­gious services are carried on for these people and the schools of Moulmein help in a considerable way in this regard.

(For Reports on other Institutiontions, See Appendix D.) The offertory anthem of the evening was sung by the mass

cholr of Renzada Karens and Burmans. Offertory prayer was given by Man. U Tha Din. Offering amounted to Rs. 28-10-3.

The reports of different committees followed:-Report of Committee on Digest of Letters. (See Appendix E.) Report of Committee on time, place, and preachers

(See Appendix F). Report of Committee on nominations. (For list see cover

pages) . Report on Obituaries (See Appendix G). Report of Committee on enrolment. See Appendix R). Following this long list of reports the Mass Henzada choir

sang another anthem. The time was extended by majority vote. Prayer was offered by Dr. RIa Bu of the College, following which an inspirational address based on the recent Tambaram Conference in India was delivered by Dr. RIa Bu in Burmese and Dr. Josif in English. The keynote struck was put in this stirring and telling sentence: "The Church is called to live and give life to a world which is shaken to its foundations." The hymn, "Saviour, Thy Dying Love," and benediction by the President Rev. M. L. Streeter closed the Convention meetings for the day.

SUNDA Y MORNING - October 29th.

Prayer Meetings

Similar to Saturday morning different racial groups held prayer meetings from 7: 00 to 8: 00. Saya Tha Aung was the Burmese leader; Thra B. Tha Yah, the. Sgaw Karen leader; and S'ra Sa Ave and S'ra Aye Myat Kyaw of Rangoon brought messages from Luke 23: 33-34 and Mt. 15: 34 for the Pwo Karens.

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Morning Worship: Annual Sermons. In accordance with the program the Burmans assembled in

the Burmese chapel with U Maung Gale presiding and Saya Ba Than Tin delivering the annual sermon, using the Conven­tion theme. The Sgaw Karens met in the High School Hall with Thra Donation bringing the message. The Pwo Karens met in Thomas Memorial and were led by S'ra MahnShwe Ba of Bassein using 1 Cor. 2: 9-16 for basis of thought.

Annual Christian Endeavour Union Rally

At 1: 00 o'clock the young people gathered for their annual rally to worship together and to hear their President, Saya Ko Ba Hmyin deliver a very stirring address of the responsibility of youth to the Kingdom in Burma. The playlet presented by the Karen School pupils was very effective. Following the rally the regular annual business meeting was held, at which time the officers for the new year were announced. Saya Ba Hmyin, President; Ma Hnit, Saya Ko Chit Swe, Saya Yo Lin, and Sayama lVla Aye Myint, Vice Presidents; Arthur Shwe Taw, Secretary; Thra Morris, Treasurer; and U Ba Tun, as General Secretary.

Sunday Evening Worship

The final session of the Convention closed with a stIrnng worship service conducted by Vice-President, Rev. Cecil Hobbs, and Rev. D. \V Graham delivering the message of the evening. The mass Choir of Henzada and organist, Dr. Ma Dwe Myit were very helpful in making the worship atmosphere effective. The Convention closed with thought on everybody's mind - that we need the Mind of Christ to be effective. The amount of offertory was Rs. 16-11-0.

APPENDIX (A)

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT,

OF THE B.B.M.C., FOR 1938-39,

1. Meetings - The Committee has held three meetings during the year. One meeting, called for 25th lVlarch was not held for want of a quorum.

2. The Financial Situation - At the begining of the year our work seemed to be at a standstill because there had been no increase in the contributions. There were requests for help that we could not grant, and we are unable to take any new work. We were not able to make a contribution toward the expenses of our delegates to the International l\tfissionary Con-

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ference at Tambaram, India, last December, because we did not have the funds. However the Report of the Treasurer shows that towards the end of the year there had been an improve­ment in the situation, especially in the Contributions from the churches. But also some interest that had been collected at the beginning of the year is now received before the year closes, so that it is showed as a balance at the end of the year. The new Orphanage building is still unprovided for, we are letting the Orphanage remain an orphan. We can also report progress made in the work of the sub-committee for Judson Col­lege Chapel debt, but we cannot report on the results as that will have to come from the report of the Principal. We hope that the reported increase in contributions from the churches is the begining of better time financially for Convention funds, and that we shall be able to see our work on the increase. The times call for a forward movement in all our evengelistic effort.

3. The Baptist World Alliance - At a Conference of the Baptists of India, Ceylon and B1,1rma, held at Coconacla, India, last January, and which was attended by some of the Burma Baptist delegates to the Tambaram l'vleetings, it was though that it would be a good thing if the meetings of the Baptist Vvorld Alliance, of which we are a part, could be held somewhere around the Bay of Bengal, which has been called a Baptist Bay, in 1944. As Burma is the oldest Baptist Field touching that Bay we were given the privilege of extending an invitation. As the B.\V.A. was to meet this year in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A .. in July the time was short. So your committee voted at the July meeting to send an invitation which was done by cable.

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4. The 1940 Convention - As next year will mark the Century of the first publication of Dr. A. judson's Burmese Bible it has been suggested that we should take special measures to commemorate the occassion. To make the celebration as effec­tive as possible it has been thought that it will be most suitable to hold the convention next year in Rangoon. We therefore recommend that to the attention of the Committee on time and place. It has been suggested also that a committee be appointed to work out a special program to commemorate the event. In connection with this a letter was received from the British and Foreign Bible Society, about two years ago saying that they would be glad to co-operate in this celebration. Our Committee of Reference voted that this whole matter should not be confined to the Convention meetings alone, but should be part of the program of every local church in Bunria of whatever language. Not only sho~ld the Burman churches make this a special event,

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but churches of all languages have benefitted by this Burmese Bible, and Dr. Judson does not belong to the Burmans only but to Burma. There should be an effort made to push the sale of the Bible in all languages, so that the year 1940 might set a record for the sale of the word of God in Burma.

5. Persecution in Roumania - Last year when we met in Rangoon we were distressed by the word that had come from our brethren in Roumania that all Baptist churches must be closed, by an order issued from the Government. We passed a resolu­tion, and sent a petition asking that the order might be rescinded. And we also prayed. But in December th~ order went into effect, and all Baptist Churches in Roumania were closed, and many pastors and other brethren were imprisoned. But in a very short time God saw best to remove the man who had caused the order to be made and he died. At the meeting of the Baptist \i\T orId Alliance held in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., last July Dr. J. H. Rushbrook, the General Secretary, made the dnnouncement that the order had been rescinced, and that all the churches had been reopened. V/e thank God that he has <!l1swered our prayers.

India, Ceylon and Burma Baptist Conference - The Committee has been asked that the question of affiliation with this organization be re-opened. We pass the question on to the Convention.

M. C. PARISH, Chainnan.

APPENDIX (B)

A correction in the wordings of Rule X and first sentence,

of Rule XI of the Constitutions as printed in 1938 Minutes.

H X. The Committee of Management shall consist of the President, Vice Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurer of the Society, as ex-officio members together with twelve other elected members, who shall be divided into three equal groups so that four members shall be elected annually. All members of the Committee of Management shall be elected for terms of three years with the exceptions of President and Vice-Presidents whose terms shall be one year.

H XI. At every Ordinary General Meeting four elected members having served for three years shall retire, and shall not be eligible for re-election until two years have elapsed. Retiring ·ex-officio members shall be eligible for re-election.

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APPENDIX C.

(W orkers' Reports by letters)

Myingyan - Burman - Saya U Ant Bwai - Headquarters is at Ywathit village, Sale. where there is a school. Taught religious subjects in the school ann preached to the villagers. Distributed tracts and Bibles. There have been some baptisms.

Namkan, Khokaing - Shan and Chinese - Thara Ba Tun Is a " Station Missionary" at Khokaing where there is a branch dispensary of Harper's Hospital. Carried out evangelistic work faithfully in spite of difficulty encountered amongst the Chinese who are the slaves of opium.

Lashio, Hsipaw - Kachin and Lisu - Thra Ba Thaw­Had shifted from Lashio to Hsipaw area and made Om-mu Listt Village as his headquarters. The village i~ in the heart of Lisu District. Lisu Christians have begun to understand the benefit of ' giving' and had contributed a sum of Rs. 15 this year to the work of Convention in spite of their poverty. A Bible Class was arranged and some attended with much enthusiasm. The work amongst Kachins has been faithfully carried out. The Lisus had built a house for Thra Ba Thaw.

Loilem - Black Karen - Saya Mu.- Headquarters at Ta­Saing Village, Mongnai Township. Wherever he went about preaching he was received. He did not preach only to Black Karens but other races he came across. There have been some baptisms and more were waiting. Loilem Christians continue to be faithful.

Thailand - Karen - Thara Setler - Toured extensively and helped scattered churches. Preached also to the heathens. V\,lork this land is not easy.

Thailand - Mon - Saya U Tun Byu - Helped the few Christians scattered there. Two backsliders repented. One Christian doctor who was addicted to drink and who through illness was pronounced hopeless, was restored to life and former faith in Christ, through fervent prayers of Saya U Tun Byu.

Sayama Daw Hanna-Sunday School and Daily Vacation B:ble Schools Work - In spite of the fact that the wide spread student strike affected all public schools, reports from 125 D. V B. Schools with enrolment of 3,869 children, 835 adults -and 274 workers \\'ere received. \i\Tork continues to be pro­gressing.

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APPENDIX D. Extract from reports of other Institutes.

Harper's Memorial Hospital- Because of the completion of the International Road between Burma and China, one branch of which runs in front of the hospital, and because of the development of an American airplane factory across the river employing thousands of workers, the growth of the hospital has been almost phenomenal. A remarkable factor in the growth of the work has been the fact that during the year the total number of the women patients of the races of Burma was as great as that of the men in Burma. With the assistance of Government we have been able to build a two storey stone nurses home. \Ve have also been able to build a one storey stone Maternity building to adequately care for maternity cases and children.

Mitchell's Memorial Hospital- This past year has shown a greater growth in number of patients than for some years pre­viously. VYe have had from 12 to 16 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis all the past year. Most of these are Christians. We have taken in two large classes of girls for training in the last, 16 in all. Two classes completed their training. One of our girls - N ant Tin E - who has been on our staff since she completed training in June, left at the end of September to start a Maternity Centre in a village near Bassein. This work is financed by the Christian women of Bassein District. This is a fine plan and we hope other Christian groups will do the same thing.

APPENDIX E. The committee has received 25 reports and letters. There

are 24 bodies which did not report.

The Aungbinle Association reports increasing self support. The Pegu will celebrate its 80th anniversary with the Pyapon church next year and wants the Convention to send a delegate. The Magwe Church has united with Prome -Tharra\vaddy Association. The Mon Association reports one new church and hopes for another church next year.

The Pwo Karen Churches report difficulties from floods and an increased desire among the non-Chritsians for the hearing of the Gospel.

The Chin Association at Hakka - Tiddim reports 600 baptisms and the completion of the translation of the New Testament in the Hakka dialect. There is a call for a Karen worker to be stationed at Falaam. There is a strong work

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developing among the Northern Chins and the harvest is ready. The call for workers is urgent since the Roman Catholics have entered this territory even though the Baptists have an agree­ment with government for others to keep out.

Most of the Sgaw Karen Associations report widespread distress and economic losses due to floods, scourges of rats and insects. These things are intimated as being the cause for diminished faith and weakened churches. There are enough associations reporting successful evangelistic work to show that these are not the cause for loss of faith and weak churches. These very things should cause us to depend upon God more. Reports have come about some reckless \I\'riting and preaching. This is a strange mixture of folklore,' nationalism and personal ambition, until in effect it has amounted to a denial of Christ, and the place of God in the individual life. Bassein Sgaw sent evangelistic workers to Thaton and N yaunglebin with good results. Moulmein will celebrate its centennial in 1940. Paku reports increased relationships with Burmese Buddhist elders. This leads to better understanding being possible in Christ.

The work among the Lahus andW as is conspicuous because no reports have come. From other sources we .have heard of the translation of the New Testament and the revision of the hymn book.

The Jinghpaws at Bhamo report the increased interest in Bible Study. Four hundred came together for Bible Study and many people from the district gave a large number of days free labour in erecting a very beautiful memorial church building to their first missionary.

APPENDIX F.

Report of Committee on Time, Place and Preachers. 1. Time: 19th and 20th October 1940. Annual Convention.

21st October 1940. Judson Bible Centenary Celebrations. 2. Place: (To be decided by the Committee of

Management) .

3. Preachers :-Burmese: Saya U Tha Din, Insein. Alt. Saya U Ba

Han, Insein. Sgau-Karen. Thra Bennet, Rangoon. Alt. Thra Sein

Ba, Bassein. Pwo-Karen: Sra Wellington, 'Rangoon. Alt. Sra Aung

Tin, Maubin. English: Rev. C. Hobbs, Henzada, Alt. Rev. C. M.

Lloyd, Rangoon.

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APPENDIX G.

REPORT ON OBITUARIES

Mrs. W F. Thomas

In Mrs. W F. Thomas all communities of Burma found a friend of rare sweetness, gentle kindliness, and loyalty. Mrs. Thomas came to Burma in 1880 as Miss Emma Upham, and was appointed to Burman work in Toungoo, but in 1882 she became the wife of Mr. Thomas, and they took up Karen work in Henzada, Mr. Thomas' birthplace, for he followed his father in service there. In 1883 they were transferred to Sandoway and gave a full term of service among the Chins. Later Mr. Thomas went to teach at the Karen Seminary and from time to time also had charge of the Burman Seminary when the principal went on furlough. At the retirement of Dr. Smith from the presidency of the Karen Seminary, Dr. Thomas became president, but in 1920 he was called to the work of General Evangelist for all Burma, a work for which with his knowledge of both languages he was admirably fitted. In all these positions Mrs. Thomas with her fine and calm disposition was a noble helpmeet to her husband. Constantly at his side whether in station work, Seminary, or in all the travels as General Evange­list, she not only seconded his efforts but gave unstintedly of herself to the wide circle with whom her work brought her into contact. The various places that she made "home" in Burma quickly came to the centers of helpfulness for the surrounding community, and her quiet gayety, steady courage, and radiant loving kindness enriched everyone about her.

After her husband's death in 1925, Mrs. Thomas returned to th~ U.S.A., where she continued to give of herself, in making a home for her widowed son and helping him in the pastoral duties of a large city church. Her latter years have been spent in her old home town of Wakefield, Mass., and more recently at Fall River. Besides her son, Dr. Albert Thomas she leaves two daughters, and eight grandchildren. She died on July 15th, 1939, at the age of 84.

The good cheer, friendly interest, and radiant spiritual insight which endeared her to so large a circle of friends in Burma con­tinued to bless all about her in rare degree through the years of failing health in America, and as we thank God for her touch on so many lives we rejoice in her completion of joy as she was ('aIled to be with the Master she so truly loved.

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William Carey Whitaker

September 13, 1891 - October 4, 1938.

William ,Whitaker was born at Newton Highlands, Mass., the son of a Baptist minister. After his mother's death, when he was sixteen years of age, he undertook the cares of the family for his father and four brothers, thus interrupting his education. It was not until he was 25 years of age that he was able to finish his high school education. In 1921 he was graduated from Oregon State College with high scholastic standing.

In 1919 he was married to Lois Payne. Of their four children, James died at Pyinmana; William Carey III, Elizabeth, and Beatrice are now living with their mother in California.

Mr. and Mrs. \iVhitaker arrived in Burma in 1923. During their one term of missionary service at the Pyinmana Agricul­tural School, Mr. Whitaker entered enthusiastically into the programme of that school, not only planting and reaping, etc., but building as well. He did some evangelistic work in Pyinmana District, was on the governing committee of the Pyinmana High School, and acted as its treasurer, giving himself and his talents wherever they were needed. The Agricultural School, the Bible Assembly, Rest House in Maymyo, and the American School in Taunggyi will remember him for this. He was always thoughtful and kindly for others in special need, and no act of helpfulness was too'much trouble for him.

Since their return to America in 1929, Mr. \iVhitaker had been on the teaching staff of the Marysville High School and Yuba Junior Col1ege. In spite of ill health he had done extra study and was about to receive his Doctor's degree in Plant Pathology. His unceasing cheerfulness and courage to the end were a great comfort to his friends and family. After several months of intense suffering God took him to Himself. At the Memorial service held October 9, 1938, in Yuba City Baptist Church, a telegram from the Botany department of Oregon State College read, "We appreciated his unusual ability, his tremendous capacity for fine work in the face of great physical handicap, but more, we would remember him as ,a Christian gentleman, a loyal friend, and good father." A fellow member of the Faculty of the Junior College spoke on this same occasion of his exceptional ability as a teacher who inspired his students. Those whose lives have been touched by the life of Will Whitaker are the better for the influence emanating from this noble life.

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So shall it be at last, in that bright morning, When the soul waketh, and life's shadows flee, Oh, in that hour, fairer than daylight dawning, Shall rise that glorious thought: I am with Thee.

Mr. Harold W. Smith

The death of Mr. H. WSmith on the 19th of January, 1939, came as a great shock to the whole Burma Mission for very few ev~n knew that he was seriously ill.

Mr. Smith was bon1 on May 25th, 1883 at Worcester, Massachusetts. He was educated in the public schools of Vi orchester and graduated from the Polytechnic Institute in the same city. He arrived in Burma for the first time in 1911 and was connected with Kelly High S~hool, Mandalay, until 1915 when he went to the A. B. M. Press, where he worked until 1918. After his first furlough he went to Bhamo for work among the Kar.hins and remained there until 1925. He was very successful and much loved as a missionary among the Kachins.

After his second furlough he returned to the 1fission Press (1926) and was Superintendent of the Press until the time of his death, except for a feviT months in 1932 when he took a short furlough. In addition to his work at the Press, Mr. Smith also served as Principal of Cushing High School for over two years. At the time of his death he was Field Secretary of the l\1ission, as well as Superintendent of the Press.

Mr. Smith held a number of civic and public offices in which his services were greatly appreciated. He was a member of the Rangoon Corporation for a term and part of another term, as the representative of the Rangoon Trades Association. He was abo representative of this Association on the Governing Body of Teachers Training College and of the University Council. He was also a Director of Dawsons Bank and in the :Mission he served on many important committees.

In spite of the busy life he lived, he always found time to be friendly and helpful to those who needed the help that he could give in so many ways. His many friends in Burma will ever remember him as' "a very present help in time of trouble."

"Well done, thou good and faithful servant."

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Mr. James L. Snyder

Those of the Burma Mission who knew Mr. Snyder when he was connected with the A. B. M. Press, Rangoon, were saddened to learn of his death on the 21st of November, 1938. He had been helpless for some months before his death.

Mr. Snyder arrived in Burma in 1901 and was associated with Mr. Phinney in the work of the Press for many years. He remained in Rangoon until January 1911, when he went to th,e Philippine Islands to take charge of the Mission Press at Iloilo and to be Treasurer for the Mission there for a few years.

He returned to Burma in December 1915 for another term as Assistant Superintendent of the A. B. M. Press. Mr. Phinney died just before his return for his third term and Mr. Snyder became Superintendent in 1922. He very capably performed his duties in this capacity until 1925 when he had to return to America. He was very much attached to the work of the Press and tried to advance the work in every way possible. He was a great friend of the missionaries and tried to serve them constantly.

APPENDIX H.

Report of Committee on Enrolment

Men. Women. Total.

Burman 226 180 406

Sgau-Karen 730 357 1087

Pwo-Karen 270 190 460

Missionary 13 12 25

Chin 14 5 19

Kachin 1 2 3

Chinese 3 4 7

Mon 4 2 6

Indian 3 1 4

Total 1264 753 2017

No. . Association s

B. B. M. C. CHURCH STATISTICS 1938 --1939

~.~ on

"" QJ .c

_5 ('dClJ

(5;:?J E-

Support of

Pastors

Constructionl and repair of'

Buildings Bible

School Home and

Foreign Missions

Other Total Sunday Schools

Contribu- Contribu-tions tions

rI)

(5

----~~-I-----~~·I---~~-I---~~·I---~~I----~_r-I 0]

Rs. 1+. Rs. 1+· Rs·I+· Rs·I+· Rs. 1+. Rs. 1+. ~Vl

Boa,rding and Day Schools

School Fees

1 A'Ungbinle .. 11 2 1 15 14 1·· 1 198 727 8.. ,. ,... 21 ... , 117 10.. 147 7 6 1,013 9 6 5 24 155 1 15.... 290 .. .. 2 Henzada .. 11 4 7 l' 16 1 1 7 5 6 521 1,149.. .. 112.... 52 14.. 100.... 1,894.... 3,307 14.. 12 27 900 8 16 14 440 70 510 14,460 .. .. 3 Pegu .. 19 8

1

13 12 91 17 2 53 7 21 1508 4,378 10.. 11,811 8., 210.,., 720 2.. 1,55912.. 18,680 ... , 23 .. 610 9 14 14 430 227 658 .. .. .. 4 Prome-Tharrawaddy 13 9 12 5 51 16 5 16 14 13 1547 2,310 8.. .. .... 85.... 615 3.. 2,50613.. 5,517 8.. 13 377 8 10 27 .. 869 .. . ... 5 Tennasserim .• 6 4 7 3 43.. .. 4 2 7 517 2.376.... 1,381.... 17 8.. 664 2 9 585 5.. 5,023 15 9 13 31 1,209 10 15 52 678 696 1424 21,522 2 .. 6 Bassein •• 3 2 A •• 25 I" .. 4 .. 1 707 1,134 8.. 254 '1.. 2~4 8.. 259 (,.. 366 8.. 2,229 5.. 3 20 190 4 5 29 435 292 727 14,111 7 ..

TOTAL •• 63 29143 22 246 ("48-8852849 4998 12,Oi6 2-13.558 15 ~!600 14 ~ 2,~7:-79 7,05913 635,m43--w-102~941-4o-601511984 1185 4378 50,093 '9-:-:-

1 B:.:~~ KAREN .. 167 -:Ls 22 --:--.-, -.-... 17750 -1.800 .•.. -:000 ~~~~~~ 3,000 ., .. 22.000 .... 46,700 .. ~-:--2: 6,700 -~-:--:--=--:~ 855 23,600 .. ~ i r;ik~:-apadaung :: ~ 2~ 1 ~~ :: 3~~ 3~ 7~ fg 1~~ 1~~ i1~~ 8,~~ 1~:: 1:~~ ~ ~ 9~~ . ~ :: i:i~~ . ~ ,~ i:8~~ ~~ g 1~:~~~ 1~ ~ ~g 1~ 2,~~~ 7~ 71 6l 17~ 17~6 3t~~ ~~841~: :: 4 Moulmein " 41 14 27 " 1.21 30. 80 32 114 70 5448 1,419 6 3 1,093 6.,; 297 4 3 1,186 13 3 2,316,. 9 6,312 14 6 49 49 1,410 .. .". ., , .. . 5 Rangoon .. 70 18 46 ,. 260 50' 67 32 118 140 6774 4,593 8 3 4,354 15 3, 220 11 ... 781 1,. 840 7 9 10,790 11 3 36 55 1,485 42 55 42 1428 1503 2931 , .. . 6 Nyaunglebin .. 22 5 18 . , 91 5'11 13 37 21 1736 2,206.... 715 11 9

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128 14 6 392 4 9 2,92910 6 6,372 9 6 12 33 1,086 13 16 14 334 335 669 2,686 .. .. 7 Shwegyin .. 57 9 21.. 63 28 37 27 83 78 2659 1,302 2 6 1,187 4"1 125 15.. 813 13 9 8,33211 9 11,761 15.. 13 34 786 30 54 11 560 453 1021 3,120 .. .. 8 Tavoy-M e.rgui .. 50 10 34 182 19 44 33 109 106 4507 1,710 7.. 168 6 .. : 93.... 117 8 (, 623.. 9 2,712 6 3.. 61 1,551 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 9 Thar.rawaddy .. 50 15 41 10 143 45 14 9 51 81 3892 4,167, .. , 115 4"1 32'; 11 6 1,984 13" 1.00114 9 7,592 11 3 30 85 1,225 31 21 10 414 206 620 ... ,

10 Toungoo-Bwe .. 50 10 25 .. 143 19 19 7 16 42 2386 1,566 5 6 2,014 8.. 141 3 3 157 4 3 1,779 3 6 5,658 8 6 5 .. 412 10 ...... 486 .. .. .. 11 Toungoo-Keker Keba 41 3 22 .... ........ 1381 .. .... 25.... 17 2.. 2,390.... 2,432 2...... 9 10 2.. 230 .. .. 12 Toungoo-Paku .. 92 13 41 ,. 189125 32 21 103 133 454i 3,987.... 4,322 12 6

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55219 491 14.. 30213 .. 9,657.. 6 3 33 429 43 43 27 900 686 1586 8,632, .. . 13 Salween .. 7 1 6 .. 47 18 13 10 29 11 649 419 1 0 41.. .. 34 3 1.38 4.. 1,64612 3 2,279 4 3 7 12 238 8 8 4 52 39 9 .. .. .. 14 Rangoon .. 55 14 34 .. 169 20 40 29 104 75 4139 5,305 ~.. 434 7 6 502 1 6 688 15 3 1,532 iO 9 8,463 c., 26 35 1,040 33 65 28 788 775 1583 ., ., .,

TOTAL ., 825 '1219 521 I 32 27141299 j434 '287 934 908 G449.3 S3.m 15 "6 21,428 -7 314:~6 2 - 13.2004'3 49,6542- 14,21,4115: 384 553 19,681 297 371 I 21:'" 6798 6139 13673. 33,879 12--

PWO KAREN I I I

1 Bas~ein-Myaungmya 85 21 25 6 317 35164 57 223 119 7937 2,691.... 3,128. "I' 500 700 ,... 4,653 9 6 11,672 9 6 25 54 1,033 59 61 45 1533 2042 3575 11,540., .. 2 Maubin .. 43 8 36 5 71 17 15 26 D 33 2110 549 7 6 54 9.. 125 2.. 271 .... 2,631 7 3 3,631 9 9 10 20 329 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... 3 Moulmein .. 6 3 3 . . 40; 7 20 3 27 19 l1Si 393 4.. 160.... 53 8.. 232 9 3 750 9.. 1,589 14 3 16 16 445 .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. ..

TOTAL .. :l34j3z-164Ti1f42sTS9!9886 269 171 112043,633 1163,342 9~,678 10 - 1,20393 8,032 9 9 16,894 1 6-S1-901.087-59-61-451s3320423s7s-11.S40--:-:-~ SHAN TAUNGTHU --'--------1- -- -- -1-- ---- --

I Taunggyi .. 4 3 2 1 15 8 3, 5 1 5 313 810 2.. 300 .... 1. . .... 889 .. 6 2iO 5.. 2,269 7 6 5 23 403 4 15 26 620 374 994 24,367 8 .. 2 Kentung . • 5 2 1 .. 115 .. .. .. .. 3 530 . . .... .. .... ,.. .... .. .... .. .... .. .. .. 1 3 85 1 4 1 64 .. , . 370 .. ,. 3 Loilem . . 1 .. 3 . . . , 2. . 2 2 2 68 300.. .. , . , ,: . . .,. . 240 .". ,. ,. 540, .. ' 2 6 87 1 4 2 104 88 192 .. ., .. 4 Mongnai .. 2 .. I 2 .. .. 1..., 2 66 473 6 .. / ,. 8712 3 561 2 3 1 3 50 .... 5 Namkham .. 4 3. 1.. 31 11 3.. 4 169 720 800.... 100 1,620 4 12 189 4 10 6 269 154 414

____ ----_ __ _ __ 1_- __ ---

TOTAL •• 16 8 I 9 1 I 161 22. 6 1-7- 3 16 1146 2,303 8.. 1,100 .. I.. .. .. 1,229 .. 6 458 1 3 4,991 9 9 13 47 454 10 33 15 1057 607 1600 24,737 8 .. KACHIN ---'------1--- ----------.---------------------------------.-----

1 Bhamo .. 21 I, 21 I 6 1 250 .. 8 .. 16 21 4053 2,500.... 1,500 .... ! .. .... 500 .... 1,900.... 2,400...... 47 1,400 38 40 7 1000 500 1500 840 .. .. 2 Namkhan-Kut Kai.. 8 8 19 1 539 23 4 .50 15 32 3600 2,924.... 6.000 .... 1 .. .. .. 1,138 .... .. .... 10,063 .... 22 35 800 36 35 12 . . .. 1295 2,623 .. ..

TOTAL •• 29'129"lzs,-21-7s92312ISO 31 53.7653 5,424 7,500 .. ~1-.. - .. ~1,638~~ 1,900~~12.463 ~:-22-822,200-74-7519-1000':'.500 2795 -3,463·.--:~ __ . ______ 1_ --- --- --J..--

LAHU AND WA

.. 65 6 53 .. 345 .. .. .. .. .. 4200 3,119.... 895............ .... 172 .... .. .... 9 16 593 35 __ !_I_.--I __ -------------------------------------------1--·--1 Loimwe 144 .... 494 385 889 2 25

I · .. I 16 3 6 1 69 14. 8 9 11 14 773 .513 8. . 567 7 .. 1 50 4, . 66 10 .. -----1-----------------1-------------1- 1--------------._---_.-

. . 8 3 6 1 I 38 5 4 35 9 10 604 621 8, . 191 2 91 10 '" , 380 .-,., 991 11 ,. 21,94 6 9 -- ------ -- '1 -------- ------------------

CHIN

1 Sandoway

MON

1 Mou1mein

CHINESE

89 5" 10 3 86 127 2,892 8 .. 16 11'11 3 41 12,87 3.,

7 7 9 288 237 525 2,727 .... 12 177 8

., .,.. 150" "1:· •• • •• , 5.,., .. .,.. '. ".... .. ., .. .. .. ., ,. --·'--1---··--1-···' -----1---1.- --1----1--------------------

-1 -1 -.-. -.-. -7---4 -.-.1-1 .. .. 60 .. . ... -293 4 ]-=~ 12 771 150

1 Mandalay

1 Judson College

1 26

9 130 921 .... 2

(N.B. - These Statistics are all that could be obtained from the Associations, etc.).

TREASURER'S REPORT •

1938-· 1939

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Dr. Th~ Burma Bq,1!tist Miuionary Oonvention in Account with

By Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P.

Government of India Promissory Notes 4% Loan 1960/70 as follows:-

Nos. J. 011734, 11735, 11736, 11137, 11738, 11739, 11740,11741, Rs. 10,000 each. .. 80,000 0 0

Nos. G055584, 55585, 55586, Rs. 1000 each. ., 3,000 0 083,000 0 0 In Municipal Corporation Bonds

No. 1052 .. .. . . 5,000 Nos. 954, 955 (1000's) .. .. 2,000

7,000

In Dawson's Savings B'lnk .. . . 2,500

t4~i'_""'" .... ,., . ..

--- - - --- - -Total .. 92,500 0 0

• Ourrent 4 ccott."t

I

Rs. A. P. Rs·I'· P.

By 2,899 2 8 Balanceon hand on 1st October, 1938 , ..

Regular Contributions for-,the year ... , " .. ~ .. 2,9971 6 9 <!: .

Interest on Govt. Promissory Notes .. ... . 4,980 ..

" Mllnicipal Corp. Bonds .. 210 14 5,190\14

Refund alc Income Tax .. .. 4914 Net Sales of Literature .. .. 31811 Sale Old Stero Metal .. .. Contribution to Memorial Fund .. ..

., " Orphanage .. .. "

A.B.F.M.S. toward Minutes .. 54 5 6 ,., W.A.B.F.M.S.

" "~F" ~~ ..... ,':,-'l,"",~~ ,.;, .. .54 5 .6 .,'

Miscellaneous .. .. 120

--~- - - --- - -Total .. 11,7581~1 I)

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H. T." Fletc-her for the ye,ar ending.BOth Se'P.temberJ 1999

To Rs. A. p. Rs. A. P. Fun:ds invested in Govt. Promissory Notes @ 4%

as follows:- ' Wade Printing Fund .. .. 16,726 8 0 Judson Centennial Fund .. 33,196 0 0 The Memorial Funds . . .. 9,017 8 0 The Karen Education Fund .. 4,175 0 0 The Burmese Education Fund .. .. 4,477 12 0 The Ko Pah 00 Fund .. 1,100 0 0 The College Endowment Fund . . .. 13,844 0 0 The Burmese Preachers' Children's Education

Fund .. .. ., .. 463 4 0 83,000 0 0 Funds invested Municipal Corporation Loan

Bonds 3iO/O as follows:-Wade Printing Fund .. Memorial Fund .. Judson Centennial Fund Burmese Education Fund

.. 5,013 2 6 716 8 0

.. 1,000 0 0 42 3 6

Burmese Preachers' Children's Education Fund .. ..' ..

Temporary Savings a/e Dawson's Bank 228 2 0 7,000 0 0

.. 2,500

Total 92,500 0 0

for the year ending 30th September, 1999

Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P.

To 0 Paid to Convention "Workers · . .. 2,320 0 0 2,32 .. Paid to B. B. M. S. Workers · . 370 Paid to Siam \Vorkers · , .. "42 Paid Special Honorarium Thra Arthur .. 50 Paid A. R,M. Press, Printing Reports .. 1,479 0 0 Paid Managing Com. Members TravelAllowance 58 10 0 Paid Office Expenses .. .. 87 0 6 1,625 4 6 Paid Burma Christian Council .. 175 0 a Paid Baptist World Alliance .. 16 6 6 191 6 6 Paid Interest on Education and College Fund 1,417 12 0 Paid Orphanage .. .. 74 Paid on al c Wade Printing 2,559 Miscellaneous .". .. 125 15 9

--- - - ----- - -Total .. 9,161 6 9

Balance on Oct. 5th, 1939 'Vade alc .. 1,569 11 5 Work alc .. 1,027 9 3 2,597 4 8

--- - - --- - -Audited Saw Than Shwe, Judson College

11,748 11 5

Dr. J. R. Andrus, Rangoon, 0-10-39

Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P.

By Cash Balance on 1st October, 1938 " 315 0 3 'Regular Contributions this year .. 2,997 6 9 3,312 :7 0 Interest on G~. Promissory Notes .. 2,532 15 0

" " Municipal Bonds 50 3 0 , ..

Refund Income Tax .. U 0 0 2,597 2 0 Contrib. to cost Min., A. B. F. M. S. .. 54 5 6

" " " W.A.B.F.M.S. .. 54 5 6 108 11 0

Miscellaneous .. .. .. 120 0 0

--- - - ---- -Total .. 6,138 ·4 0

Statement of Income and Ezpendit'UTe from Invut-

Rs. A. P. Rs. A.I f. By

Interest Reed. Govt. Promissory Notes .. 4,890 0 0

" " " Municipal Bonds .. 210 14 0

Refund Income Tax " ,. .. 5,190 14 0

National City Bank N. Y. Interest .. 49 14 0

--- - - --- - -Total .. 5,"240 12 0

Work ".riB, tA • . ,far fAding 90th September, 1939

Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P.

To Paid Lashio-Lisu Worker . , .. 480 0 0 480 0 0

Haka-Northern Chin Worker .. 192 0 0 Taunggyi-rraungthu

" .. .. 176 0 0

Pyapon-Burmese "

. , .. 192 0 0 Loikaw-Red Karen

" . . .. 192 0 0

Prome-Burmese "

.. .. 192 0 0 Thayetmyo-Southern Chin" .. .. 160 0 0 N amkham-Shan .. .. .. 192 0 0 Ta:voy-Chinese

" .. .. 160 0 0

Henzada-Burmese "

.. .. 192 0 0 Loilem-Black Karen

" . , .. 192 0 0 1,840 0 0

Mag\\ e-Burmese "

.. .. 192 0 0 Myingyan-Burmese .. .. 180 0 0 372 0 0 Siam-Karen "

.. .. 420 6 0 Honorarium Thra Arthur .. .. 50 0 0

Paid Mission Press Printing .. .. 1,479 10 0 1,479 10 0 Office Expenses .. .. 87 0 6 Committee Travel .. .. 58 10 0 Burma Christian Council .. .. 175 0 0 Baptist World Alliance for Cable .. 16 6 6 Miscellaneous .. .. 125 15 9

---- - --- - -Total .. 5,110 10 9

Balance «:,n October 5th, 1939 1027 9 3

• --- - - --- - -Total .. 6,138 4- 0

ments for the year ending 90th September, 1999

Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P.

To Paid to Work Ale. Interest on Centennial and

Memorial Funds all sources .. .. 2,532 15 0 Paid to Judson College Principal .. .. 1,417 12 0 Interest on Wade Fund, in Treasury .. 1,191 10 0 Interest on Burmese Preachers Fund added to

Principal .. .. . . 34 4 0

- - ---- -Total .. 5.240 12 0

: The . Wade PTinti'ngFund

The Wade Printing Fund. The interest only is available for the printing of books in Sgaw Karen

or i~ Sgaw Karen and English. 1st. Those written by Dr. Wa'de himself .. 2nd. Those which shall be approved for the purpose by the. European

members of the faculties of the Karen Theological Seminary and ·Judson College. )..

The original principal was Rs. 11,174-15-3.

:1 Rs. A.' p.1 Us. I A.I p.

Amount of Fund on 1st October, 1938 24,358: 0111 Interest on Govt. Promissory Notes 1003

1 81 0 " on Dawson Bank Savings a/c. .. 18

1 4 0 " Municipal Corp. Bonds .. .. 154 2 0 Income Tax refund " ,. .. 341 0 0 Net commission sales for the year ., 218

1

11 0 Cost of other Printing .. .. .. 59 0 0 Miscellaneous Expenses .. " .. Amount of Fund on 5th Oct., 1939 .. 25,827 9U

--- - I Total :r'H86 9 ~; 25,886/9 'Ii

_,_--1-Cash in Treasury .. . 1,569!ul 5 'In Municipal Corporation Bonds .. 5,o13i 2: 6 In Govt. Promissory Notes ..

"I 16,726[ 8 0 2,518 4 0

The Judson Centennial Fund Its.j A. P. Rs. A. P.

Amount of Fund on 1st October, 1938 .. 34,196 0 0 Interest on Govt. Promissory N o~s .. 1,991 3 0 Interest on Municipal Corp. Bonds .. 29 14 0 Refund Income Tax .. .. 11 0 0

. Paid interest to Work a/c. .. .. 2,032 11 0 Amount of Fun,d on 5th Oct., 1939 .. 34,196 0 0

---- - --- - -Total .. 36,728 II 036,128 11 0

- - ---- - -

Invested in Govt. Promissory Notes .. 33,196 0 0 In Municipal Corporation Bonds 1,000 0 0

The College Endowment Fund. The interest only is available to defray the general expenses of Judson

College, Rangoon.

Amount to Fund on 1st October, 1938 Interest on Govt. Promissory Notes Paid to Principal; Ju.dson College .. Amount of Fund on 5th Oct., 1939

Total

Rs. I A.' P. Rs. A. P.

.. I 13,844< 0 0

.. 83010 0

.. 83010 0

.. 13,844 0 0

I

.. j14;614 10 014;67410 0

-.;,-rn-·v-e-s-t-e-d-i-n-G-o·-yt-,; -p-r-o-m-i-s-s-o-ry-N-.-ot-e-s----.-.I--- 13,844 0 0

The Karen EQ.t£cation Fund

The Karen Education Fund.

The interest only is available for the support of Karen teachers and pupils in Jujdson College, Rangoon.

'l'he original .principal was Rs. 881-13-2.

Rs. A. p. Rs. A. P.

Amount of Fund on 1st October, 1938 .. 4,175 0 0 I nterest on Govt. Promissory Notes .. 250 8 0 Paid Interest to Principal, Judson College .. 250 8 0 Amount of Fund on 5th Oct., 1939 .. 4,175 0 0

--- - - --- - -Total .. 4,425 8 0 4,425 8 0

- - - --- - -

Invested in Government Promissory Notes .. 4,115 0 0

The Burmese Education Fund. The interest only is a'Vailable for the support of Burmese teachers and

pupils, Judson College, Rangoon. The original principal was Rs. 610-13-9.

Rs. I Rs. A. P. A. P. Amount of Fund on 1st October, 1938 .. 4,519 15 6 Interest on Govt. Promissory Notes .. 258 II 0 Interest on Savings a/c.-National City Bank 7 0 Interest on Municipal Corporation .. 1 7 0 Paid Interest to Principal, Judson College .. 270 9 0 Amount of Fund on 5th Oct., 1939 .. 4,519 15 6

--- - - --- - -Total .. 4,780 8 6 4,780 8 6

----- - - ---- --

In Municipal Corporation Bonds

··1 42 3 6

In'Vested in Govt. Promissory Notes .. 4,471 12 0

The Ko Pah 00 Fund. The interest only is available as a scholarship in Judson·College, Rangoon.

The original was Rs. 240.

US. A. P. Rs. A. P.

Amount of Fund on 1st October, 1938 .. 1,100 0 0 Interest on Govt. Promissory Notes .. 66 0 0 Paid Interest to Principal, Judson College .. 66 0 0 Amount of Fund on 5th Oct., 1939 .. 1,100 0 0

--- - - --- -Total .. 1,166 0 0 1.,166 0 0

- - --- - -Invested in Govt. Promissory Notes .. 1~100 0 0

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stat'ment of the Oondition of the 86veral F!U.'n,d8 of th. OO;n.I1I1.,..tiflfl., .90t.!J.;8eptember, 1999.

The Memorial Funds The interest only is available for the work the Convention.

Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P.

Ko Tun Baw Henzafda 100 0 0 LuPaw " 22 0 0 Mi Kwe " 20 0 0 Naw Tha-La " 60 0 0 Saw Tah Ku " 4410 0 Thra Su Bo " 9213 6

1887 Kyaw Sa Rangoon 50 0 0 1888 Ngah Thwait " 23 0 0 1892 NawMai Aw Henzada 100 0 0

" Naw Pai Po " 400 0 0

1895 Henza,da Evangelistic " 112 0 6

" Naw Si Saw " 50 0 0

1897 NawMaiAw Rangoon 50 0 0

" Naw Mi Sa Henzada 100. 0 0

" Saw Ko Pay, " 20 0 0

" Saw Kyi T Nyi and N aw Pai Po " 400 0 0

1898 MahMo Rangoon 50 0 0

" Saw Ki Rai a Po .. 20 0 0

" Saw Po No and Naw Mah Sa Henzada 100 0 0

1899 Naw Taw " 20 0 0

" PawMu " 15 0 0

" Saw Ti Lai Moulmein 80 0 0

1900 Ma San Hla Thayetgon 10 0 0

" PaERu , 150 0 0

" Saw Si Rangoon 100 0 0

" Thra Shwe Bwint and Ma Mu Twe " 1,020 0 0

1901 Maung Shwe Toungoo 20 0 0 1902 Naw Meh Leh "

100 0 0

" Shwe Mai Pa Henzada 50 0 0

1903 Elder Mya Ne Moulmein 50 0 0

" Kyaw Zan Hla and Naw Ne E Henzada 100 0 0

1905 Naw Dai Toungoo 15 0 0 1906 Saw Kya and Naw Pu Le Rangoon 50 0 0 1907 Naw Dulay Henzada 10 0 0

" Pah Tah Ok Moulmein 1,000 0 0

1908 M ah N yi Tha On Ghine Henzada 50 0 0

" Naw Mai Oung " 50 0 0

" Nyo Paw Rangoon 5 0 0

1909 Tu Saw Paw ,. 25 0 0

" U Ohn Ghine "

50 0 0 1910 Ma Ne Bwint Henzada 100 0 0 1911 Ko Lu Gyi "

55 0 0

" SawDu "

30 0 0

" U Pah Gon "

50 0 0 1912 Maung Bu and Ma Me U "

100 0 0

" Pah Tu Pah Moulmein 50 0 0

" Louise Eastman Chaney Memorial 1,000 0 0

1913 Naw Ma Aung Shweindone 20 0 0 1914 Thra Super, for wife To~goo 5 0 0

" DawTwe Bassein 30 0 0

" ,Naw Hla May "

10 0 0 1916 Thra Shwe Bwint & NawMuThwe,Henzada 200 0 0 1917 Naw Ye Po, Plawnerinu ,. 100 0 0

" U Pan Di, by Daw U Insein 1,000 0 0

1919 Twa Nyo, by Ma Sein ., .. 50 0 0 7,684 8 0 . -

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Statement ,,/ the Oondition 0/ the Beveral FundB of the (J01&v61&tf",., . 90th· September, 1939.-Concluded.

... ..

The Memorial Funds.-Concluded.

Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P.

Brought forward .. 7,584 8 ()

1920 Saw He Taw .. .. 33 0 0 ., Naw Mu Le Po .. .. 20 0 0

" Ma Chit May Kyunlamu 100 0 0 1921 Maung Na Bassein 50 0 0

" U KoLe Toungoo 10 0 0 1922 Saya Aung Baw, by Naw Di Le Bassein 50 0 0

., Naw Mi Nyi Rangoon 100 0 ()

1923 U Po Maung Kyunlamu 25 0 0

" Saw Po Rai Toungoo 25 0 0

1924 Naw Say Ray ., 50 0 0

" Thra Baw Pe, Pawpider Shwegyin 25 0 0

1925 Ko Yan Nin Papun 500 0 0 ., Thra Maw Ghe Toungoo 50 0 0

" Naw Kya Bwe

" 50 0 0

1926 Thra Su Ler "

30 0 0

" PafJun Christians Papun 160 0 0 1927 Ke ly Williams 5 0 0 1928 Saw Sah Lai 20 0 0 1929 Saw Mg Leh 30 0 0 1931 Daw Po 00 100 0 0 1936 Frances Crooks Bassein 50 0 0 1988 Daw Kyaw Rangoon 100 0 0

1,583 0 0 --~- - - --- - -

Total Contribution .. 9,167 8 0 Balance 1932 (Bonus) 566 8 0

Grand Total 9,734 0 0 ---- - --- -

Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P.

Amount of Funds on 1st October, 1938 .. 9,734 0 Interest on Govt. Promissory Notes .. 541 2 Interest on Municipal Corporation Bonds .. :W 6 Refund Income Tax .. .. .. 3 Contributed to the Fund during the year .. Paid Interest to Work a/ c. .. .. 564 8 Amount of Funds on 5th Oct., 1939 .. 9,734 0

--- - - ---- -Total .. 10,298 8 10.298 8

--- - - --- - -Invested in Govt. Promissory Notes .. 9,017 S Invested in Municipal Corporation Bonds .. 716 8

The Burman Preachers' Children's Education Fund.

Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P

Amount of Funds on Ist October, 1938 .. 657 6 4 Interest on Govt. Promissory Notes .. 27 12 ° Invested on Municipal Bonds .. .. 5 1 0 Refund Income Tax .. " 1 7 tJ Amount of Funll on 5th Oct., 1939 .. 691 10 4

--- - - --- - -Total .. 691 10 4 691 10 4

- - --- - -In Govt. Promil5sory Notes .. .. 463 4 0 Munieipal Corporation Bonds .. 228 2 0

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Oontrtb'Ution8 for the Work of the Oonvention for th.f} year 1938-39 ..

For the Work of the Convention Rs. A. P.

Arakan-Chin Asso. B 0 0 Bassein-Burman 56 0 0

." Sgaw-Karen 250 0 0

" Pwo "

49 12 3 Concert Collection 61 1.51.·0 General Collections 387 12 3 Daiku-Burman 10 0 0 Henzada-Karen 192 2 0

" -Burman 78 8 .0

Inma-Burman 5 0 .0 Insein "

10 0 .0 Karopee 3 0 0: Kemmendin-e Girls' School 5 0 .()

Kyaikame-Mon 6 0 0 Kawhmuchaung II 8 0 Lanmadaw-Burman 310 0 0 Lashio-Lisu . 15 0 0 Loikaw-Red-Karen 15 0 0 Maubin Pwo Ka.len 19 11 0 Magwe-Burman 5 0 0 Meiktala "

10 0 0 Mingaladon-Burman 5 0 0 Myaungmya-Burman 5 0 0 Myingyan-Burman 35 0 0 Myitkyina-Kachin 25 0 0 Moulmein-Mon 35 0 0 Moulmein-Burman 250 0 0 Moulmein-Karen 59 8 0 Marshall, Dr. and Mrs. 45 0 0 Mandalay-Burman 50 0 0 Maymyo-Burman 25 0 0 Nyaunglebin-Karen Asso. 40 9 9 Parish, M. C. 10 0 0 Pegu-Burman 43 0 0 Prome-Burman 25 0 0 Panbingyi-Burman 5 0 0 Pyapon-Burman 77 0 0 Paungde-Burman 5 0 0 Pyinmana . 138 12 0 Rangon Imma DU el Bapt. 50 0 0 Sagain-Burman 15 0 0 Shwegyin-K aren 5f. 11 ()

Syriam-Burman "10 O. Q

Tamangyi-Burman 8 0 0 Tav,or-Burman 42 0 0 Tharrawaddy-Sgaw -84 0 0 Thategon-Burman 10 0 0 Thaton-Burman 8 0 0 Thonze-Burman 5.0 0 0 Toungoo-Burman ,,48 0 0 Toungoo-Keker Keba 15 0 0 Toungoo-Trinity Church 40 4 0 ToungooPaku-Karen Asso ... 15015 0 Tuchaung-Burmese 5 0 0

Forward .. 2,983 6 9

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Oontributions for Work of the Oonvention for the year 1938-39.

For the Work of the Convention-Oontinued.

Brought forward

Wakema-Burmese Zigon-Burmese

Alldited Saw Than Shwe Dr. J. R. Andrus

Total

Helen Mae Chandler Fund for Mon Work.

Rs. A.

2,983 6

5 0 9 0

--- -2997 6

P.

9

0 0

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The donor of this gift placed funds with the Board in America The interest only is to be used for literature work for Mons in Siam. Con vention is asked to handle the matter-supervising worker, etc. 'Vhile the primary purpose of the fund is preparation of Man literature, it may also be used for colportage in Siam.

Amount of Funds on 1st October, 1937 Received from America through Mission

treasurer during the year Expended for Saya Tun Byu in Siam Amount of Funds Convention Chan­

dler Fund 5th September, 1938

Audited October, 1939 Saw Than Shwe Dr. J. R. Andrus

YAlE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

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OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR, 1939-40.

(Appointed by Committees on Nominations).

President: -

Term expires 1940,:-Rev. M. C. Parish, Pegu.

Vice-Presidents: -Term expires 1940:-

Saya U Tun Pe, College. S'ra Mahn Mya Sein, Bassein. Thra Ollie, Rangoon. Rev. D. W. Graham, Insein.

Corresponding Secretary:­Term expires 1942:-

Arthur Shwe Taw, Moulmein.

Recording Secretaries:-

Term expires 1942:-

En.Qlish - Rev. Cecil Hobbs, Henzada. Burmese - Saya U Hfa, Prome. Sgaw-Karen - Thara Mg Gyi, Bassein (1940). Pwo-Karen - S'ra Mahn Pan Hla Byu, Maubin.

T.,.easurer: -

Term expires 1942:-

Rev. C. L. Conrad, Bassein.

M auaging Committee:-

Term expires 1940:-

Rev. V. W. Dyer, Insein. S'ra Mahn Po Myaing, Henzada. Thara Joseph Pawmlaw, Moulmein. Sayama Daw Hannah, Rangoon.

Term expires 1941:-

Rev. M. C. Parish, Pegu. Thra Tha Loo, Bassein. Sayarna Daw Lun Myaing, Insein. S'ra Mahn Wellington, Rangoon.

Term expires 1942: -

S'ra Ba Kin, Raigoon. Sayarna Daw Hnit. Kemmendine. Dr. Nant Thein May, Rangoon. Sarno Din, Thayetmyo.

OTHER COMMITTEES

Judson College G..o,-perning Body: -T enn espires 1940: -

U Cho, Rangoon. U.· O. Aung Tun, Prome. Mr. D. McNeil, Rangoon.

Term espires 1941:-Dr. Daw Saw Sa, Rangoon. Thra U San Baw, Tharrawaddy. S'ra Mahn Shwe Ba, Bassein. Smo Hla U, Thayetmyo.

Term espires 1942: -Mr. J. S. B. Abraham, Rangoul1. Thra Po Myat, Henzada. S'ra Mahn Wellingfon, Rangoon.

All-Burma Baptist Orphanage, Moulmei;:­Superintendent- Mrs. P. R. Hackett. House Mother- Daw Thein Mya. Treasurer - Miss H. M. Good. Secretary - Saya L. T. Ah. Syoo.

Thara Po Win. L. T. Ah Poh. Rev. R. ]. Moses. Miss Cecelia Johnson.

RepresentatiVes on Burma Christian Council:­Saya U Tun Pe, Judson College. Sayama Daw Mya Kyi, Insein. S'ra Mahn Ba Kin, Rangoon. Thara Chit Mg, Rangoon. U Shwe Hman, Rangoon.

Representati~le on Sunday School Union:­Sayama Daw Hannah, Moulmein.

TRUSTEES OF BAPTIST DIVINITY SCHOOL.'

BURMAN - Dr. U Hla Bu, College. Saya U Ba Than Tin, Rangoon. U Shwe Hman, Rangoon. .

SGAW KAREN - Thara San Ba, Bassein. Thara Chit Mg. Rangoon. Thara Mooler, Insein.

Pwo KAREN - S'ra Mahn Shwe Ba. Bassein. S'ra Mahn Po Myaing, Henzada. S'ra Mahn Shwe Dwa, Maubin.

INDIAN - Mr. P. Srinivasam, Rango6n. EUROPEAN - Mr. H. C. Gibson, Rangoon. MISSIONARIES - Rev. B. C. Case, Pyinmana.

Miss E. Maine, Nyaunglebin. Rev. C. L. Conrad, Bassein.

OTHER CoMMUNITIES-Saya U Chit Pyu, Mudon,.(Mon}. . S'mo Hla U, Thayetmyo, (Chin).

(Principal of the School: eS·d)fficiomember).