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Annexe B.
STREET BOYS' CLUB, ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1932.
The membership of the Club is now twenty-five as against twenty-four in January, 1931,
2. During the year two boys were allowed to resign on obtaining permanent employment, four absconded, and one boy was dismissed for misconduct while employed as a Police messenger. Five boys joined the Club, four of whom were recommended by the Police Magistrate and one by the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children. Three boys have obtained permanent employment as messengers. One is an apprentice tailor in the employ of Messrs. Tung Hing. Eight boys earned a living by hawking.
3. There are ten boys in St. Louis Industrial School.
4. The funds of the Club on 31st December, 1932, amounted to $2,485.82. The Club is much indebted to the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau for collecting and forwarding subscriptions amounting to $2,500 for maintenance of the Club. A generous donation of £50 was received from Miss Stephen, Peking, through Messrs. Deacons, Hong Kong. Each boy is expected to save a proportion of his income, the total of such savings during the year amounted to $519.83.
5. During the summer months the boys went swimming at Kennedy Town Bathing beach once a week. The Police Van was used to convey them there. At the Police Annual Aquatic sports held in September, 1932, eight boys entered for the Police Messengers' race and the first three places were again secured by members of the Club, Yeung Cheung being first for the fourth year in succession.
6. Hot baths are provided for the boys at Police Headquarters during the winter months.
7. Games, Drill, and Gymnastic classes were held twice a week during the year at the Chinese Y.M.C.A., except during the months of July and August, the summer vacation, when the classes were suspended.
8. Members of the Club now regularly attend the Chinese and English classes held three times a week at No. 40 Hollywood Road. Their progress has been fairly satisfactory.
9. The Club premises still remain at No. 40 Hollywood Road, 3rd floor. Police Sergeant, Fung Kam, remains in charge and resides on the premises. He maintains discipline and attends to the welfare of the members. The conduct of the members was good. Acting Sub Inspector Armitt efficiently supervised the Club during the year and devoted much time in the interests of the members.
10. On several occasions the boys received boxes of cakes and fruits through the generosity of Mrs. Southorn, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. T. H. King and Mr. Deakin. Shuttlecocks were also presented to the Club by Mrs. Murdoch. These gifts were greatly appreciated.