LOYALTY ISLANDS

[s. 431] : A groui> in the South Pacific, consisting of Uvea, Lifu and Mar^, besides some smaller islands. Lifu, the largest, 50 miles long and 25 broad, and contains a population of about 6,000. The island is of coral formation, and the thin layer of soil is proMare has about ductive of vegetables and fruit. 6,000 people. Uvea is a circle of 20 islets enclosing a lagoon 20 miles wide, and has 2,500 inhabitants. The islanders belong to the Me lanes i an Chris race, and each island has its own tongue. tianity was early introduced into the islands by In 1841 natives from Raratonga and Samoa. the LMS sent its first mi ionaries to this field. The French Government instituted a commandant in the islands in 1864, considering it a dependency of New Caledonia. Under French rule the English mi ionaries were interfered with, but an understanding has been reached which permits freedom of worship. The work in the island of MarS was transferred by the LMS to the There are Paris Evangelical Society in 1891. (1902) two mi ion stations on the island, Ro and Netche, with 1 ordained mi ionary and 2 preaching places. The LMS has retained con is about and Lifu (1843), 1 place of worship, 1 society for young people, 1 book room, 1 day school, 1 dispensary, 1 hospital and 19 profe ed Christians. The Society spells the name Lu-cheo-fu. worker, LU-CHENG-HSIEN A town in the province of: Shan-si, China, situated about 15 miles N. E. of Lu-ngan-fu. Station of the CIM (1889), with (1903) 3 women mi ionaries, 3 native workers, Sunday 1 outstation, 2 places of worship, 1 school, 1 boarding school and 2 refuges for opium victims. The name is sometimes written Lu-ch’eng. LUCHtr ISLANDS: A chain of 37 islands in the North Pacific, between Japan and Formosa. Their surface is very rugged and the soil variable, but the islands abound in gra and trees, and are very picturesque and beautiful. The climate is hot, but the heat is never exce ive, tho there are frequent injurious droughts and typhoons. Population, 170,000, consisting of two races, the Japanese and the Lu Chuans proper. These races are of the same stock and greatly resemble each other, tho the Lu Chuans are more effeminate and le intelligent, and, unlike most other Mongolian tribes, wear a full black beard. Their book learning and religion are for the most part Chinese, and the higher cla es are well Their principal occupation is agrieducated. culture, but the mode of cultivation is primitive, the implements are rude, and the soil is generally The land all belongs to the tilled by hand. government, which lets it to large tenants, who The government is sublet it to small farmers. administered in the name of a king, and is in the hands of an aristocracy consisting (as_ in China) of the literary cla , who appear to live in idlene , while the poor are greatly oppre ed. About 400 years ago the principal island was divided into three kingdoms, which were subsequently united, and became subject first to China and then to Japan. The CMS, the ABMU, the ME, and the BFBS carry on work on these islands largely through Japanese Christians, who work under their Most of the New Testament has been direction. translated into the Luchu dialect. are also called Riu-kiu. Mi ionary Review of the World, Vcl. XII., Wagn_i.l=!, New York, 1899. The islands p. 622, Funk <4: LUCKNOW: A city in the United Provinces, India, on the Gunti River, 42 miles from CawnIt is the cappur and 199 miles from Benares. Viewed ital of a district, and formerly of Oudh. from a distance, Lucknow presents a picture of\ unusual magnificence and architectural splendor, ^ ‘: Lndd Luther an Foreign •which fades on nearer view into the ordinary Neverthele , it is aspect of an Oriental town. one of the most important cities in India, and many of its streets are broader and finer than in most Indian towns, and the sanitary condition It has of the city is constantly being improved. a celebrated school of Mohammedan theology, manufactures silver and gold work and embroidery, and has extensive railway workshops. During the mutiny of 1857 it was besieged by the rebels for six months, when the garrison was saved by Sir Colin Campbell. Altitude, 369 feet. Population (1901), 264,000, of whom 146,000 are Station Hindus and 99,000 are Mohammedans. of the CMS (1857), with (1903) 4 mi ionaries, 3 with their wives; 14 native workers, 1 outstation, 5 village schools, 2 boarding schools, 1 dispensary, and 473 profe ed Christians, of whom 174 are communicants. Station also of the ME, with 6 mi ionaries, 1 with his wife; 9 women mi ionaries, 16 native workers, 2 chapels, 37 Sunday schools, 1 printing pre , 17 day schools, 1 boarding school, and 2 colleges, 432 profe ed Christians and a deacone ’ home. Station also of the WMS, with (1903) 1 mi ionary, 27 native workers, 4 chapels, 14 Sunday Staschools, 7 day schools, and 98 Christians. tion also of the ZBM, with (1903) 11 women mi ionaries, 27 native workers, 3 day schools, 1 dispensary, and 1 hospital. LUDD A town in Palestine, situated about 1}/^: miles S. E. of Jaffa, on the caravan road from Damascus to Egypt. It is the Lydda of the New Testament. St. George is said to have been born and buried here. Station of the CMS (1876), with (1903) 1 native worker, 1 day school. Name The Jaffa Medis spelled by this society Lydd. ical Mi ion has (1898) 2 women mi ionaries, 1 native worker, 1 Sunday school, 1 dispensary. This Society spells the name Lydda. 432