46. Mr. Li Yau-tsun resigned in June and in September Mr. Tang Shiu-kin, M.B.E., was unanimously elected by the members of the District Watch Committee to represent that body on the Chinese Temples Committee. This is a fitting occasion to pay tribute to the sterling assistance and advice which Mr. Li Yau-tsun has always so willingly given to the Temples Committee and (prior to the formation of that Committee in 1928) to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs in all matters pertaining to temples.
47. The Committee met three times at the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs.
48. The following contributions were made from the Temples Fund during the year 1934:-
$19,000.00 to the Chinese Public Dispensaries Fund.
$17,000.00 to the Tung Wah Hospital.
49.
$500.00 to the Children's Playground Association.
$500.00 to the Society for the Protection of Children.
STAFF.
SECRETARY FOR CHINESE AFFAIRS.
Mr. A. E. Wood went on leave from 24th March to 23rd October and retired on pension on 24th October. Mr. N. L. Smith acted as Secretary for Chinese Affairs during the period of Mr. Wood's leave and was appointed to the substantive post on 24th October.
March, 1935.
N. L. SMITH,
Secretary for Chinese Affairs.