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Presbyterian Record v.5 no.1 (Jan. 1880) p.21-22 You will remember that the Chinese Government employed English minors to work the coal mines a few miles from here, and that according to agreement an English Doctor was to reside among them. The first medical man employed died, and a few weeks ago another come to take his place. The latter is a Scotchman, born at Nairn, and is of the old Mann family of that place. The present James Mann L.R.C.S.E.L.R.C.P..E., after graduating in Scotia’s Capital, that world –renowned city, traveled in various parts of the globe, and now is here. As soon as I met him he expressed his desire to do something to relieve suffering amongst the natives, and wished my assistance as I know the place and the people. Being anxious to do anything which will help on the Lord’s work, I set about funding a suitable house in which to begin hospital work. Strange enough the building just joining the chapel was advertised to be rented that very day. I at once secured it for $25 for one year, and brought on masons, superintended the work, and in two days had the place ready. Yesterday we opened it, and saw twenty patients. I leave here to-day and don’t know yet where I will go. On the 17th inst., Doctor Mann and myself went to a town, beautifully situated on a running stream, and called Loa’n-loa’n(暖暖). It was a great feast day. I talked to crowds who gathered around, and having extracted seventy teeth, we returned to see a man here who cut his throat. Two Sedan chairs were sent to take the doctor and myself o see him. The poor fellow died in a state of partial insanity. I hope the day is not far distant when there will be a chapel in Loa’n-loa’n. Perhaps in a few months we will be established there. The God of power and might can use very feeble means to carry on his own work. I am at present just seeing where suitable chapels can be opened, so as to have all our trained men settled in places. My colleague is just about tied down to his work at Tamsui. It would not be wise to leave the hospital building which is going up there without looking after the men and the materials And I assure you it is very troublesome work to attend to masons,&c.,&c. Mrs. Junor is studying the language and preparing herself for the Master’s work. |
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