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EIGHTEENTH “BIRTHDAY" GOING HOME ON
OF CHINESE Y.W.C.A. Splendid Work Maintained:
Increased Activities In Time Of National Crisis
MEMBERSHIP NOW OVER
THOUSAND
Mrs.
The 15th annual meeting of the Cbnese Young Women's Chris- tian' Association was held on Saturday, at 38c Bonham Road. Paul S. F. Tso, the President, took the chair.
After a short service, Mrs. Two thanked the members and friends of the Association for their support and extended a hearty welcome to Mrs. Siu-feng Huang, one of the Vice-Presidents of the World's Y.W.C.A., and "to the newly elected members of the Board, namely Yau-man. Mra Wong Tse-chuen, Mrs. Shin Kwai-sang. Mrs. Kan Mrs Wong Wa-lum, and Miss Tam Tak-kwong.
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Mr. H. J. Best, active member
of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Society, and who was presented with a set of ivory carving recently upon his. Impending departure from the Colony for Home on retirement. Mr. Best Joined the Publlo Works Depart- meat in December, 1923, and has for many years bean a member " of the choir of St. John's Cathedral.
In her report, Miss Bhin Tak-, among the members. During the hing. General Secretary, Baid: Orst half of 1937, hikes, bath- During the past year, the Associa-ing plenics, and social gather-
and ings were
held: tion has greatly extended
regularly
but varied its" sphere of activities. At after the outbreak of
war in this time of national crisis, war re- China, most of these form of ller and, social service work na-activities were stopped in order turally stood out prominently. Our to conserve all energy for war re- members responded most whole-lef work. Only meetings of PING PONG LEAGUE heartedly and generously towards educational value were retained. South China beat the Chun
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Canton and the Chun Shing. Kung Kwok-ho (S. China)
beat Ar Lung-fal Chung Wing-kwong (8. Chins)
2-01
our appeal for support in relief
Shing. School by four sets to one work, in buying National Bonds, in Bince last summer our hostel
in the men's Ping Pong League collecting old clothes for the re-accommodation has been taxed to at the Confucian Club on Satur- fugees in Shanghai and in Hong its fullest capacity. The hotel day and, by virtue of this win, Kong, in making bandages, dress-committee is doing its utmost to are at the top of the league table ings, underwear and padded conts help refugees to find suitable homes jointly with the Ke Kong Club of for wounded soldiers.
and employment.
CAMP COMMITTEK First aid classes, air-raid pre-i caution classes were held and were Our holiday camp at Chuen Wan well attended. At the same time proved an indispensable resting we try to carry out our fourfold place for students, social workers purpose of spiritual, mental, physi- and business girls in the summer. cal and social development for wo- Although the severe typhoon at men and girls of this Colony, and last September did considerable to unite them in the way of Chris-damage to the building. It is stil tian life, and services. This aim in in great demand by schools and mind, we divide our programme of associations for their picnics, con- Work into different departments, ferences and retreats. each under the direction of a com- mittee.
MEMBERSHIP Membership, including junior members, has now exceeded the thousand mark To meet the needs of varied ages and interests, mem- bership has been divided into dif-
and club, berent groups
as the
EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT
beat Lul Si-cheung... 2-0 Chu Wai-chi (8, China)
beat L Chi-ching...... 2-1 Tam Fun-lap (S. China)
lost to Li Wing-shu
Wong Ip-sing (8. China)
beat Lam Chan-sun
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Every month we publish a small DR. L. J. DAVIS WEDS
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pamphlet to encourage literary expression among our members, to discuss current problems and re- 'our questions and to serve as a news hulletin for our members,
GIRLS' WORK DEPARTMENTT
Our schoolgirl members *TC Wah Kwong Clubs for school grouped within seven Wah Kwong girls, the Senior Girls' Club, the Clubs (The Light of China). They Young Married Women's Club, the hold weekly meetings and aim at Senior Members' Club, the Indus-the development of character and trial Girls' Clubs, the Dramatic the training of capable leaders and the witnesses were Mr. F.M. Club, and the YWCA. St. John Under the guidance of advisers King and Mr. R. Stock. Ambulance Nursing Division.
they plan their own programme of
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men's Day Way celebrated on cthers, March 8 at the Lee Theatre and During the summer vacation. was attended by over 3,000 women free summer schools for the poor and girls representing all classes are organised by the girls them- and organisations. Early this year selves. They take prominent part in co-operation with the Chinese in students' conferences and in Y.M.C.A. and the Chinese Manu-relief work. In the Singing and facturers' Uniori, an exhibition of Dramatic Contest held in March Chinese products was held at St. this year, over $800 were raised for Paul's College.
buying medical supplies for the RELIGIOUS EDUCATION wounded. On October 10, 1937, To try and develop a true Chris-out National Day, a mass meeting tian spirit among our members, was convened by the Wah Kwong this department organises Bible Clubs, at Caroline. Hill, and was discussion groups, religious educa-attended by over 3,000 women and tion publicity work, Sunday girls.
Schools, Chinese Bible Women's. WAR-TIME SOCIAL SERVICE- Fellowship Group. United Choirs
COMMITTEE
and services at Easter and al To cope with the increasing Christmas, prayer meetings for amount of war relief work at this peace, and a series of inspiring time of national emergency, we securing lectures by Dr. Stanley Jones: have been fortunate in
Under the supervision of this the services of a new secretary to department, an education tour to be in charge of this department. Canton was organized last summer: Besides the usual work of making many new books have been added bandages," of collecting donations to the library; lectures, debates and contributions from Self-Denial and discussion groups were held Baxes, and of sending medical sup- every week; visits to local factories plies to the war zones, this de- were regularly made; and classes partment is now helping to tackle in Mandarin, muale, hygiene, first the refugee problem Workshops ald, home nursing, and English and, homes for war orphans are and Chinese cookery were formed being established in co-operation and were very well attended.
· POPULAR EDUCATION We have one day-school at Wan- chai for poor girls and this is so popular that every year many have to be refused admittance due to lack of room,
For the factory girls who have not the time nor the means to study, we have three night schools, where they are taught, begider the rudiments of learning, simple "hy- giene, *** handicrafts, - domestic science, citizenship and religious education.
Roeber, at the Registry, Supreme Court. On Saturday.
with other women organisations. Classes in hygiene. In citizenship training, in handwork and religious instructions are held regularly.
The Finance Campaign closed last March with gratifying results. For this we should like to take this opportunity of thanking all our friends, members and the Press who, through their valuable co- operation, have helped to bring our activities to fruitful results."
Dr. Katie Woo, Hon. Treasurer. reported that last year's Income was 315,474f59 and the expendi- Under the guidance of two of ture was $15,067.74 leaving a credit OUT secretaries, they have their balance of $388.85.
Mr. W. Aneurin Jones, Deputy Registrar of Marriages, Omciated,
own clubs, meetings and Sunday Mrs. Blu Feng Huang then ad- Schools. On Labour Day this dressed the gathering. She con month, a big concert meeting, pre-gratulated the Y.W.C.A..on its 18th ded by the Chairman of the birthday and on the splendid work Factory Girls' Club, was held at it had dana. The secret of its the St. John Ambulance Brigade success was due to continuity of Headquarters and over 300 factory loyal services of the staff, the girls were present.
Committees and the Board An- On Children's Day, last April. other, reason was because of the over 1,500 street boys and girls co-operation of its members with- were given a tree cinema show at out whose support little could be the World and the Grand Theatres, achieved. She concluded by wish- when they were taught ample in the Association every success in hygiene..community singing and its future work "safety-first" lessons.
SOCIAL COMMITTEE
Following the meeting, a concert organised by the. Dramatic Club This committee is responsible for was held to celebrate the 18th an- promoting closer relationshipniversary of the Association.
Mt Howard Hording.
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