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4. There are ten boys at St. Louis Industrial School.
5. The funds of the Club on 31st December, 1931, amounted to $466.69. Each boy is expected to save a proportion of his income, the total of such savings during the year amounted to $507.72, an increase of $210.88.
6. During the summer months the boys went swimming at their leisure. At the Police Annual Aquatic sports held in September, 1931, five boys entered for the Messengers race and the first three places were again secured by members of the club, YEUNG CHEUNG being first for the third year in succession.
7. Hot baths are provided for the boys at Police Headquarters during the winter months.
8. Games, Drill and Gymnastic classes were held twice a week during the year at the Chinese Y.M.C.A., except during the month of April and for the summer vacation when the classes were suspended.
9. Members of the Club now regularly attend the educational classes held three times a week at No. 40 Hollywood Road. Their progress is considered very satisfactory by the Teacher.
10. At the request of the Honourable Inspector General of Police, Dr. Douglas Laing of the Education Department gave a course of four lectures on Hygiene to members of the Street Boys' Club. The lectures dealt with the elementary rules of cleanliness and health. The boys showed much interest in the lectures, and a considerable number of Chinese Police Constables voluntarily attended each lecture. A letter of thanks was sent to Dr. Laing.
11. In August, the boys at St. Louis Industrial School were taken to Macao for Summer Camp, free passage tickets being generously supplied by Hong Kong and Macao Steamboat Co.
12. Several small improvements for the benefit of members of the Club have been carried out at the Club Premises, which remain at No. 40 Hollywood Road, 3rd floor. Through the kind interest of Mrs. Southorn, a quantity of pot plants were given to the Club, which the members greatly appreciated. Police Sergeant Fung Kam remains in charge and resides on these premises. He maintains discipline and attends to the welfare of the members. The conduct of members remains good.