My field of work is already twice as large as last year. Members of the different churches welcome me into their houses, and invite their neighbors to our cottage meetings, of which we have five every week in different neighborhoods. The pastor of the leading Methodist church here gave me the names of several members of his church who would be glad to have me hold mothers’ meetings in their houses, which was a great help in my work, as it did much to remove the suspicion with which they have regarded me. Some who are not professed Christians have invited me to their houses, saying they hope by so doing they may see the way more clearly. Many colored people look upon the epidemic of the past season as a judgment from God on account of their sins, and try to be more religious lest a worse evil befall them. The Ladies’ Missionary Society, of Roseville, Ill., have become interested in this work, and have forwarded a box, for which we are thankful. The “Little Girls,” of Crete, Ill., who last year sent a box, have this year formed a society, which they have named “_The Milton Busy Bees_,” have met every two weeks, and with their friends have prepared a box of very valuable clothing, which has been received, and has made many a heart beat warmer. May God bless all our kind friends at the North who aid us so much by these substantial signs of their sympathy. * * * * * THE CHINESE. * * * * * =Summary of Mission Work among the Chinese.= REV. WM. C. POND, SAN FRANCISCO. At the annual meeting of the California Chinese Mission I was requested to append to the report then presented an account of the work of other missions. I venture to hope that that account will be of interest to the readers of the MISSIONARY, and offer it as my contribution for this month. The facts were obtained not from printed reports, but by special inquiries.