"The American Missionary — Volume 37, No. 5, May, 1883" by Various is a historical publication produced by the American Missionary Association during the late 19th century. This periodical focuses on the missionary work in various American communities, particularly among African Americans, Native Americans, and Chinese immigrants. The central theme revolves around promoting Christian values, temperance, and education within these communities, highlighting significant events, initiatives, and challenges faced in the mission field. At the start of this volume, the editorial section emphasizes the importance of temperance work and its integration into missionary efforts. It reveals how the American Missionary Association aims to reach not just children, but adults as well, in promoting abstinence from alcohol and tobacco. The opening also discusses establishing a Bureau of Woman's Work, illustrating the organization's commitment to uplifting women as a vital part of their mission strategy. Additionally, accounts of recent events, such as the successful concert by the Mozart Society of Fisk University, showcase the positive influence and outreach efforts of the association within the communities they serve. (This is an automatically generated summary.)