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In the 25 cases in which the family income was ascertained this was found to average $21.56 per month. In four cases there was no income whatsoever, and in a further eight cases the income was $12.00 per month or under.
The Committee, while recognising the danger of indiscriminate relief, have felt it necessary to allocate certain funds in order to make provision for relief in urgent cases where there is dire poverty. Relief will be made in kind and no money given.
The problem of obtaining proper medical attention in cases of tuberculosis which require lenghty institutional treatment is one which presents the greatest difficulty.
Specimen Cases.
Plaint No. 4.—The child concerned was a girl two days old. The father had three daughters by his first wife and five daughters and two sons by his second wife. Though the father's income was good he neglected to supply adequate money for support of the family and on the birth of this baby quarrelled with the mother and threa- tened to give away the baby.
The Inspector visited the family on five occasions and reasoned with and advised the father.
The parents are now reconciled and the child is thriving.
Plaint No. 6.-A five year old girl was found to be suffering from disease in both eyes.
The father was out of employment and the mother, who was a carrying coolie, was too busy to take the child to hospital.
The Inspector persuaded the father to take the child to hospital, accompanying him on two occasions, and after a month's medical treatment so assured the condition of the child's eyes is much improved.
Plaint No. 9.-This plaint concerned a boy baby aged nearly two years.
The child was suffering from malnutrition owing to improper methods of feeding.
The Inspector advised the mother and secured the provision of suitable diet and the child is now putting on weight.
(Plaint No. 12 dealt with a similar case with a younger child- with like results).
Plaint Nos. 13, 14, 15 and 16.-All these plaints concerned children who were suffering from trachoma or other diseases of the In all these cases eye, and who had received medical treatment.
both parents were employed for long hours and pleaded inability to find time to take the children to hospital, and in all cases the inspector took the children to hospital and secured treatment for them. The cases will be supervised and continued treatment ensured.
Plaint No. 2. A girl aged 13 is suffering from tubercular disease of the hip and spine.
The Inspector secured her examination by Professor Digby who states that she requires at least three years' treatment in a sanitorium for surgical tuberculosis.
The requisite period cannot be spent in the Government Civil Hospital owing to lack of accommodation.
Efforts are being made to secure proper treatment and in the meantime the Inspector is supervising the case and trying to keep home conditions satisfactory.
Vice-Presidents.
The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, K.C. The Hon. Mr, W. E. L. Shenton The Hon. Dr. R. H. Kotewall, C'.M.G.
The Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes
The Hon. Dr. S. W. Tso, O.B.E. The Hon. Mr. J. P. Braga
Sir Robert Ho Tung Mr. Li Yau Tsun Lady Pollock
Mr. Fung Ping Shan Mrs. Kotewall
General Committee.
Mr. Ho Kom Tong, O.B.E. Mrs. S. W. Tso
Mr. Ip Lan (huen Mrs. Minet:
Mr. Tong Yat Chuen
The Hon. Mr. A. C. Hynes Mr. Mok Kon Sang Mr. B. D. F. Beith Mr. Wong Kwong Tin Dean Swann
Mr. Wong Mau Lam The Rev. L. Banchio
Mr. Kwok Siu Lau
Mr. Shaw
Mr. Chan Heung Pak
Mr. Cock
Mr. Li Jowson
Mr. Coppin
Mr. Li Yik Miu
Dr. Kirk.
Mr. M. K. Lo
Mr. McPherson Mr. Ng Wah Mr. Forrest Mr. Ng Shing Kwan Mr. Leung Pat Yu Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg Mr. Tse Ka Po Mr. Prior
Mr. J. D. Bush Afr. Lo Hoi Tung
The Rev. R. H. Wells, O.B.E. Mr. T. N. Chau
Mr. B. Wong Tape
Mr. Hung Hing Kam
Mr. Ho Sing Chau
Mr. Wong Tak Kwong
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