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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

THE BENEVOLENT : SOCIETY.

| MR, R. SUTHËRLAND'S APPEAL

FOR MORE SUPPORT,

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1929.

founders of the movement and their names, in vlow of the splendid work they did and which is still being continued, are all well worthy of mention. They | arc-Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Dalrymple, Mrs. Layton, Mrs. Mackintosh, Mra. Hartigan. Mra. Just, Mrs) The need for more support for Brodle, Mrs, Hirst, Mrs. Forbes, Mra. Ede, Mrs. Keswick, Miab the Benevolent Society was strong.

Sexton, Mr. Musler, Mrs. ly emphasised at the annual gen-Inchbald, Mr. Brodie, Mr. Hirst, cral meeting, which was held Mr. Herbert, Col. Chuter, Capt The St. John's Cathedral Hall yes- Rumsey, Mr. Ede, Mr. Wise, Hon. terday afternoon, with Mr. R. Mr. B. Layton, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Sutherland in the chair. He was

Just, Mr. Noble, and Revd, Mr. W. supported by Mrs. Alabaster (Pre- Jennings, sident).

After reading the annual report, Mr. Sutherland," in proposing the adoption of the report and state- ment of accounts, said:

Ladies and gentlemen, The report just read in so [full of interest and detail that it would seem almost superfuqus to add anything to it: BL we are a changing community and the following remarks, I trust, may in any case be of interest to now-comers to the Colony,

Another year has gone past and I has been a period when un- fortunately even more distress than usual has become apparent. No less than 141 persons have come before the notice of your Committee and have received assistance in some shape or form, On the other hand, it has been a

Minute

Our Committee, I would say, for the benefit of those who may bo new-comers, is composed entirely of ladies who meet, as the report has explained, at the City Hall twice a week to receive and to distribute clothing, and twice decide a month to discuss and upon cases on the Society's Books. When the actual numbering of the caces commenced, I do not know, but it le noted in the Book before me that the last case indexed is No. 1,856, This Minute wonderful Book representa record and a perusal of its pages discloses an interesting, but and history of want, suffering, and some few cases, human frailty, while at the same time it modestly sets forth in business-like manner terms, the well and concise considered treatment meted out to

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Committee. It further discloses train of thought in which com monsense, and a full realization of

responsibility in handling other people's

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can you let me know how much it will come to in old shirts and trousers?" Neither can we say to the Principals of those schools who have done so much for us- "Please, how much do we owe you for fees, and we would like to pay. in collars and socks." No! you will see that is quite impossible, therefore we must ask for money and, like Oliver Twist, "we want more.""

We are deeply grateful for the donations from Clubs and private individuals, and the annual grant of $1,000.00 from the Hongkong Government is a welcome stand- hy; it makes us feel we have their sympathy at our back, and while some of us think possibly the grant might be larger, we rost content with the feeling that should the call of necessity arise, they will not turn a deaf ear to our repre- sentations..

Thanks,

The Report read has already conveyed our thanks for valuable assistance rendered by various people and organizations, but ! am asked to particularly record our thanks for assistance we have received from the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain Superin tondent of Police, and his Depart- ment. In dealing with many casca, an you can well understand, it la difficult to always obtain re- Jiable information-information

know how to act; in this respect Mr. Wolfe has been exceedingly helpful, and

has lightened the

inhours of the Committee very

year in which we have been better applicants by the members of the such as is essential in order to 10 supported by the community in the way of contributions, for which I now express our hearty thanks. Laat meeting when I had the honour of addressing you, I think the ground was pretty fully

the covered and

and alms ambitions of this Society, which bas been in existence aince 1889, were adequately dealt with.

The Accounts,

The Accounts, which will be shortly justed 10 you, are encouraging, And show better results than those of previous years, but you must not be lulled into a sense of false security by the cash balance shown of some $1,500, as our Treasurer informs me that this sum and further moneys are already earmarked to meet school fees within the next few months.

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considerably.

It is a pleasure to once again record our thanks to the Press of Hongkong; without their ald our work would never receive the publicity which is essential to all would not pay the Society to "hide such undertakings as it certainly

its light under a bushel."

We have during the year had

several changes in the executives

money in at oncu apparent so that those who are good enough to contribute, and whom I hope will remain mem- bers and Induce others to become so, can rest assured that all offer ings, whether in cash or clothes, will be dealt with in the most efficient manner possible. Course, it is difficult for some people to quite grasp the inner workings of this organization and

of the Society and our thanks are its financial responsibilities, would, therefore, ask you

particularly dug to Mrs. Nisbet, realise

our late President, who has left that while clothes, blankets, elc., are most welcome, for Home and who did excellent and while

work for the Society. Mrs. Albas- We are extremely indebted to those who send them, shortly and has had to resign. ter, now our President, leaves they being the means of effecting Only those who have been closely urgent and temporary relief, the

with her associated I do not know that foundation of the Society must, by

can fully

accounts which calls for explana-bedded in a strong financial poasho has been connected with us, there is anything further in the force of circumstances, be firmly appreciate the energy and interest she has shown during the time tion, but I take this early tion. We have, for instance, some in all capacities-including Secre opportunity of recording a very | 20 odd children at school; we are sincere vote of thanks to Mr. entirely Hampden Ross, who has been of great assistance to our Committer in preparing the balance-sheet and in auditing the final figures. Mr. Hampden Ross is a busy man and the Society is very grateful.

Unfortunately, although our financial position is somewhat better, we still have the difficulty of limited membership to cope with. Last year it was painted out that this Society took upon ita shoulders all eng of distress ether than Chinese and Portuguese, who have their own kindred Societies to appeal to. It is really

tary and President-she will be responsible for tho necessary fees, and having started great loss. Mrs., Cock, Vice- their education, it would be un- President, also retires and we thinkable to terminate, it through we much to her for successful lack of funds, so you will see that efforts in par interests. Mrs. our future responsibilities require McElderry took over the Trea- the fast careful consideration and surership during Mrs. Shellahear's thought..

absence, which helped very com- siderably. Mrs. J. H Hunt throughout the summer resumed her post as lion. Secretary and notwithstanding indifferent health, carried on nobly until by Doctor's advice she was obliged to resign. Her good work is by no means forgotten. Mrs. McCormack has now been elected Secretary and we extend to her a hearty

Steady Income Needed. To meet all our requirements we must have a steady income and this can only be done by enrolling more members. One of the most. difficult tasks. of your Committee is that of obtaining employment for those who find themselves

a moat difficult thing to com-stranded in the Colony, in many welcome; she will, we know, re-

cases through no fault of their ceive

the able support of Mrs. own. This leads sometimes to Sheldon, who has replaced Mrs. heavy outlays for repatriating Featherstone as Assistant Secre deserving cases, and I would encetary; to the latter our best thanka more ask the co-operation of all are due. in the Colony to extend a helping hand to members of the Coin-

prehend why we only have some 72 members as annual subgeribers. According to the last census taken, I think there were about some 17,000 people resident in the Colony, other than Chinese. This Agure, of course, includes our Portuguese friends who, 45 already mentioned, support their

own charities, but of this 17,000 there must surely be somewhere about 5,000 Europeans who are eligible to become members of the Hongkong Benevolent Society. While I do not wish to reiterate the remarks of last year, this opportunity must not pass with out again impressing upon you that this association is the "Hong- kong Benevolent Society," not the "Ladies" Benevolent Society", and there is no other body, either official or private, which carries out the same class of relief which is given by us,

mittee when approached in this

connexion.

We want $12

only means $1 a month, from all a year, which

It is a small sum but it means and every person who can afford it. great deal when it brings comfort, health, and a brighter outlook on life to many who, without its aid, might sink and go to the wall, and the East, as we too well know, is a bad place to go downhill.

The New Prealdent,

As regards the position of Pre- sident during the coming year, I you that Mrs. Beuthorn, who has have much pleasure in informing

over a year, has kindly consented ntrendy been on the Committee for to fill the post, and knowing as we do her capacity for work and her keen interest in the welfare of the Colony, you will, I know, share the views of the Committee that the appointment is one which cannot satisfaction, but be regarded with the greatest

whom I knew very well as to why Some time ago I tackled a friend he was not a member of the "Benevolent Sociuty" and his reply WAR amusing and somewhat typical. He said, "I am not member but I told my wife to send ́, The Inaugural Meeting.

down a lot of old clothes to you From the First Minute Book the other day." Mark you, every which we have here on the table such contribution is most welcome, it is recorded that the Inaugural but we must point out that our meeting of the Society was held responsibilities and our commit in the house of Mr. Just on the ments are on a cash basis. Far 18th September, 1889, under the instance, we cannot go to Steam- Chairmanship of Mr. A. P. Stokes, ship Companies, when we have a of Messrs. Johnston, Stokes & call for a passage Home and any, please note. Master; the following ladies and “What is the cost of a 2nd Class | gentlemen présent were the passago to England please, and

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that as a result of last year's Now I would like to mention

meeting, I received several very kind letters regarding the Society and its report, but in some cases the communications were not ac- companied by the essential cheque or Compradore Order and as no doubt this was merely an over- sight, I hope that this passing re- ference will be quite sufficient to prevent such an unfortunato occurrence this year: will friends

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