2. The elephants on the way to the Ming Tombs. This is one of a group of many kinds of animals to be found on the way to the Ming Tombs. Because of the vandalism of tourists all have been recently fenced in.
A Visit to Nanking, the Ancient Capital of China
By F. E. Stafford
(Concluded from last week)
1. Top of the Ming Tomb showing the crumbling building. The picture was taken in the pouring rain in which we rode ten miles.
As the primary object of my visit was to get photos of the exposition for our special number of the paper, we went as soon as possible to the entrance gate, which is only a few blocks from our mission door.
It took no little planning to obtain photographs, but when I left the grounds a little later I had twelve exposures in my kodak, and six in the suitcase. I have grouped these photos into one large half-tone plate which we are running for an insert in our paper, and we believe that the pictures will sell a good many of the papers which would not be otherwise sold.
Of the exposition itself I will not comment much, as space will not permit, but will say on general principles it is a very good exhibit, and considering the prejudice and difficulties under which it has grown up it is to be considered a real credit to the nation, and we believe will be the means of enlightening the various provinces on the advantages of foreign methods, showing them the marked progress that has been made in industrial and educational lines, and encouraging them to press forward in the future, forgetting their petty provincial jealousies, and all uniting toward the common good of the great empire.
The next day we spent in viewing historical places; but as they are scattered so far apart, we only took in a few of them. Among some of the noted ones of which I am sending photographs, might be mentioned No. 6, the old examination halls where all the students aspiring for a degree were compelled to take a rigid examination. They are really small stone cells with just a small place to sit and write. The student entered one of these and stayed there until he finished, some staying for days, their food being passed in to them, and such sleep as they required being taken in a sitting posture.
Nos. 7 and 8 are the British and American consulate buildings. These, together with the German, are all situated in the same neighborhood, and are very nice buildings with beautiful yards.
The national naval college is a large institution covering several acres of ground, including a parade-ground and an artificial mast. Besides their many school buildings, they have an excellent machine-shop, and study all about the making of arms, etc. They have a creditable display in the exposition.
From the drum tower, upon a high elevation, I obtained a good view of the city. See No. 4.
5. The Ming Tomb, a much larger structure than it looks in this picture. The coffin of the emperor is in the middle of the hill back of the building.
6. The old examination halls in which the students were locked for days at a time, food being passed in through a small door; now fast crumbling into decay.
By far the most interesting sights were seen on the way to the Ming tombs. After a ride on donkey back of about four miles over the low rolling hills beyond the city wall, we came to a high hill on which were two immense arches. These stand at the entrance of the pathway to the tombs. Inside one of these was a huge stone turtle with a high monument on its back, covered with an inscription of some kind (No. 3). Going through the arches we entered the path to the tombs, and on either side for about the distance of a mile there are all kinds of stone animals, officials, and soldiers. It was a regular circus in stone, and the group comprised lions, dogs, kneeling camels and standing camels, kneeling elephants and standing elephants (No. 2), beside figures of men and soldiers.
4. View of Nanking city from the Drum Tower. The dim streak in the distance is the city wall some five miles away.
7. American consulate building at Nanking, taken during a hard rain. The structure is built of white and red brick.
8. The British consulate building. While the building is not so magnificent, the yard is very beautiful.
Arriving at the great tomb, we found it to be a massive structure (No. 5), and at the time of its erection it was evidently a beautiful building; but the storms of five centuries have reduced it now to a crumbling pile of stone and brick (No. 1).
Thus did the ancient kings in their blindness seek to protect their spirits after death.
How thankful we are that we can point this people to the “better way.” Jesus says, “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in Me, tho he were dead, yet shall he live.” This word is now liberating many souls from the dark bondage of superstition and ignorance, “into the glorious liberty of the children of God.”
Thus the work is ever onward, and we are thankful to have a small part in it. Brethren, with your prayers and with your means, remember the work in China.
F. E. STAFFORD.
3. A great stone turtle with memorial tablet on the way to the Ming Tombs.
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First Day
"And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." Gen. 1:3.
Palms Reflecting in Water
Second Day
"And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters." Gen. 1:6.
A Winter Scene
Third Day
"And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place." Gen. 1:9.
Third Day
"And let the dry land appear: and God called the dry land earth." Gen. 1:9, 10.
A Section of Rio de Janeiro's Beautiful Harbor
Third Day
"And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind." Gen. 1:11.
The Sun Dial
Fourth Day
"And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also." Gen. 1:16.
Chapter Two—Light and Heat
Lesson 4.—The entrance of light.
Lesson 5.—How different colors are made.
Lesson 6.—Reflection of light.
Lesson 7.—How heat is produced.
Lesson 8.—The world's great climate belts.
Lesson 9.—The effects of climate upon bodily heat.
Chapter Three—Air and Sound
Lesson 10.—The atmosphere.
Lesson 11.—The weight of air.
Lesson 12.—The pump.
Lesson 13.—Musical tones produced by the wind.
Chapter Four—Water
Lesson 14.—Distribution of water.
Lesson 15.—The composition of water.
Lesson 16.—Habits of water.
Lesson 17.—Water as a liquid.
Lesson 18.—Vaporized water.
Lesson 19.—Water as a solid.
Lesson 20.—Water as a beverage.
Lesson 21.—Water as a cleanser.
Chapter Five—Dry Land
Lesson 22.—Review study of the land masses.
Lesson 23.—A glance at the Eastern Hemisphere.
Lesson 24.—A glance at the Western Hemisphere.
Lesson 25.—Map study.—North America.
Lesson 27.—People, climate, and countries of North America.
Lesson 28.—Map study.—South America.
Lesson 29.—Physical features of South America.
Lesson 30.—Education and religion of the Western Hemisphere.
Lesson 31.—Map study.—Asia.
Lesson 32.—Map study.—Europe.
Lesson 35.—Map study.—Africa.
Lesson 37.—Map study.—Australia.
Lesson 38.—Australia.
Lesson 39.—Map study.—The British Isles.
Lesson 40.—The British Isles.
Lesson 41.—Map study.—The United States.
Lesson 42.—The United States.
Chapter Six—Plants
Lesson 43.—Consider the lilies.
Lesson 44.—The squash seed.
Lesson 53.—The shape of flowers.
Lesson 54.—The purpose of the organs of flowers.
Chapter Seven—Sun, Moon, and Stars
Lesson 60.—The starry heavens.
Lesson 61.—Holding and upholding power.
Lesson 62.—A trip to the sun.
Lesson 63.—A trip away from the sun.
Lesson 64.—The moon and its phases.
Lesson 65.—The seasons.
Lesson 66.—Time and timekeeping.
Lesson 67.—Fixed stars and constellations.
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Lesson 74.—Birds of the Air.
Lesson 75.—The scratching family.
Lesson 76.—The swimming family.
Lesson 77.—The wading family.
Lesson 78.—The plundering family.
Lesson 79.—Birds as friends.
Lesson 80.—Bird enemies.
Lesson 81.—God's care for the birds.
Lesson 94.—The man wonderful.
Lesson 95.—The organs of the body.
Lesson 96.—Man's relation to light.
Lesson 97.—Man's relation to heat.
Lesson 99.—"He knoweth our frame."
Lesson 100.—The muscles.
Lesson 101.—The grinding and tasting machinery.
Lesson 103.—The absorbing machinery.
Lesson 104.—The telegraph system of the body.
Lesson 105.—Proper diet.
Lesson 107.—Disease and its causes.
Lesson 108.—How to restore health.
Chapter Twelve—The Sabbath
Lesson 109.—Creation's Birthday.
Lesson 110.—The Sabbath made for man.
Chapter Thirteen—The Fall of Man
Lesson 111.—The entrance of sin.
Lesson 113.—The whole creation groaneth.
Chapter Fifteen—Final Destruction
Lesson 118.—God's messages since the flood.
Lesson 119.—Judgments in the land.
Lesson 120.—Triumph of the right.
Chapter Sixteen—The New Earth
Lesson 121.—All things new.
Lesson 122.—A clean universe.
Fifth Day
"And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly." Gen. 1:21.
In a Fish Tank
Fifth Day
"And every winged fowl after his kind." Gen. 1:21.
Prairie Hens
Sixth Day
"And God made the beast of the earth after his kind." Gen. 1:25.
Cattle Grazing
Sixth Day
"And God said, Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness." Gen. 1:26.
Sabbath
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy." Ex. 20:8.
Disobedience
"The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat." Gen. 3:13.
Messages
"Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come." Rev. 14:7.
New Earth
"The inhabitant shall not say, I am sick." Isa. 33:24.
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