The people of the Philippines, their religious progress and preparation for spiritual leadership in the Far East,

BOYS' AND MIXED SCHOOLS

In I918 a full four year high school was developed. By 1921
there were 712 students in attendance of whom 397 were in
the day department and 415 were in the night department.
Large numbers of applicants have been refused each year. One
of the reasons for the popularity of the school is that English
is taught by American teachers only. Another attraction is the
finely equipped gymnasium and the high grade athletic instruction. Religious instruction is provided in a thorough course
in what is called "Christian Ethics," though it is in reality
quite as much Christian doctrine as ethics. An "Inner Circle,"
consisting of those who have volunteered to do personal work,
is a vital factor in bringing many students to make a decision
for Christ. Seventy-five such decisions were made in 192I.
The social life of the Association Institute is especially attractive. Studies are interspersed by an endless variety of
entertainments, receptions, dinners, excursions, literary
societies, class organizations, ladies' circles-until work, joy,
health, and reverence mingle as they should in a true Association school.
In I923 a second branch of the Association Institute opened
in the district of Manila known as Binondo, a densely populated section, with a large percentage of Chinese.
JOLO AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL
The Jolo Agricultural School, the only Christian sectarian
school which has been established among the Moros, was
established as a demonstration of the spirit of Christ expressed
in service; its founders believed that the Moros needed to see
a practical demonstration of the true character of religion
before they would be inclined to listen with favor to Christian
doctrines. The subject of religion has thus far been avoided.
Bishop Charles E. Brent interested some philanthropic
women of America in the Moro challenge, with the result that
Mrs. Lorillard Spencer and two other ladies spent a year in
the Philippines. The school was founded with money furnished
by these women.
It is located in the open country six miles from Jolo and