FERGUSON, Rev. Duncan (TAINAN), M.A.; Minister and Missionary; b. Dec., 30, 1860; widower. Educ.: Glasgow University, Free Church College, Glasgow. Arrived Formosa, 1889; passed through troubles consequent upon cession of the island to Japan, 1894-5; was instrumental, with Rev. T. Barclay, in saving Tainan city from bombardment and destruction by Japanese under General Nogi, and was decorated by Mikado in consequence. Decoration: 5th class order of Rising Sun. Address: Tainan, South Formosa.