Hospital has received 544 in-patients and that 49,911 out-patients have been treated at the dispensary. 200 destitutes have been received and cured and vaccination is supplied gratis. These figures and facts speak for themselves as to the benefits conferred by the Hospital and it must be a satisfaction to all supporters of this institution, for the charities that heal, and soothe, and bless lie scattered at the feet of men like flowers. (Applause.)
THE WORK OF SANITARY REFORM.
I look to you, gentlemen, to assist the Government in the work of sanitary reform upon which it has entered by explaining to the Chinese community that however irritating interference may be it is all in their interests and for the purpose of conquering this plague of which the Chinese working people have been the special victims. Again I congratulate you upon the good work that you have accomplished and I pray that He in whose hands rests the fate of all people may make this new building a blessing in the future to the poorer members of the Chinese community of Hongkong. (Applause).
PRESENTATION OF A SCROLL TO LADY BLAKE.
Mr. Ho TUNG said--Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, before this distinguished company disperse, I have to perform another very pleasing duty in connection with this afternoon's proceedings. On behalf of the Directors of the Hospital I have to ask Lady Blake's kind acceptance of a commemorative scroll bearing the Chinese inscription of which I will now proceed to read the translation:
"Presented for the gracious acceptance of Lady Blake. Your Ladyship, virtue's own model, is to Hongkong as the sunlight for lustre and beneficence. Your benevolent spirit and fair deeds of charity are as the breath of the spring to a wide domain. A worthy help meet, ever using great talents to further the good work of your husband! As the leaves of the citron and the water from the fresh spring brought healing to the myriad families, so will the extended relief afforded by this hospital be enjoyed for ages to come. Not alone are the Directors of this hospital grateful for this boon, but the benefit conferred will be held in lasting remembrance by all who will derive therefrom health and long life. Blessings extended to the fragrant sea! (i.e. Hongkong).
"THE DIRECTORS OF THE TUNG WAH HOSPITAL.
23rd November, 1899."
Lady BLAKE having expressed her thanks cheers were given for His Excellency and her Ladyship, the Chinese band playing and crackers being let off as the party left the marquee. The Company then retired to the Reception Hall of the Tung Wah Hospital, where refreshments were served.
After the glasses had been charged H.E. the GOVERNOR proposed the health of the Directors coupled with the name of Mr. Ho Tung, at the same time expressing his great satisfaction with the way in which the Directors have been conducting the affairs of the hospital.
Mr. Ho TUNG, on behalf of the Directors, responded, thanking His Excellency and observing that the Directors were pleased to learn they had given satisfaction to the Government in their work and that they would continue to do their best to further the interests of the hospital.
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Hospital has received 544 in-patients and
that 49,911 out-patients have been treated at the dispensary. 200 destibules have beau recoived and cured and vaccination is supplied gratis. These figures and facts speak for themselves as to the benefits conferred by the Iospital and it must be a satisfaction to all supporters of this institution, for the charities that heal, and i soothe, and bless lie scattered at the feet of men
like flowers. (Applause.)
THE WORK OF SANITARY REFORM.
I look to you, gentlemen, to assist the Govern ment in the work of sanitary reform upon which it has entered by explaining to the Chinese com munity that however irritating interference may be it is all in their interests and for the purpose of conquering this plague of which the Chinese working people have been the special victims. Again I congatulate you upoù the good work that you have accomplished and I pray that He in whose hands rests the fate of all people may make this new building a blessing in the future to the poorer members of the Chinese community of Hongkong. (Applause).
PRESENTATION OF A SCROLL TO LADY BLAKE.
Mr. Ho TUNG said--Your Excellency, ladies and gentlemen, before this distinguished com- pany disperse, I have to perform another very pleasing duty in connection with this after- noou's proceedings. On behalf of the Directors of the Hospital I have to ask Lady Blake's kind acceptance of a commemorative scroll bearing the Chinese inscription of which I will now proceed to read the trauslation:
"Presented for the gracious acceptance of Lady Bluke. Your Ladyship, virtue's own model, is to Hongkong as the sunlight for lustre and beneficence. Your benevolent spirit and fair deeds of charity are as the breath of the spring to a wide domain. A worthy help meet, ever using great talents to further the As the leaves of good work of your husband! the citron and the water from the fresh spring brought healing to the myriad familws, so will the extended relief afforded by this hospital be enjoyed for ages to come. Not alone are the Directors of this hospital grateful for this boou, but the benefit conferred will be held in lasting remembrance by all who will derive therefrom health and long life. Blessings extended to the fragraut sea! (ie. Hongkong).
"THE DIRECTORS OF THE "TUNG WAH HOSPITAL.
1. 23th November, 1899."
Lady BLAKE having expressed her thanks ohsers were given for His Excellency and her Lalyship, the Chinose band playing and creo- kere being let off as the party left the marquee. The Company then retired to the Reception Hall of the Tang Wah Hospital, where refresh- ments wore served.
After the glasses had heau charged H.E. the GOVERNOR proposed the health of the Dires- tors coupled with the name of Mr. Ho Tung, at the same time expressing his great satisfac- tion with the way in which the Directors have been conducting the affairs of the hospital.
Mr. Ho TUNG, on behalf of the Directors, res- ponded, thanking His Excellency and observing that the Directors were pleased to learn they had given satisfaction to the Government in their work and that they would continue to do their best to further the interests of the hos pital.
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