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Benevolent Society Had Busy Year

Government Grant Incroased

Annual Report Of Activities

The annual general meeting of the Hongkong Benevolent Society will be held in Messrs. Jardine Matheson's Board Room on Friday, March 4, at noon. Sir Atholl Mac- Gregor will preside.

THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY,

carunt relief. It must, however, bo continued the pracilee, begun last borne in mind that, to be of real use, year by an anonymous donor, of sup- the education of a child must go on plying shoes for children. When for several years. At the present there are none in our cupboards to fit, time, the Society is helping to educate wo give instead a chit to a local firm 57 children in the following schools, where the child is fitted to suitable the directors of which have our shoes. sincere gratitude for the concessions which they have made in the matter of fees! The Diocesan Boys' School, The Diocesan Girls School, St. Canossian Joseph's College, The Institute. La Salle College, St. Mary's School, St. Louis Industrial School, The Maryknoll School, St. Paul's Institution and French Convent.

Relief Expenditure

This year there were 70 new cases and many old ones returned. The amount spent for Relief

At the Benevolent room, 11 fes House Street, we receive gifts of clothing on Monday and Thursday

oraines. For the convenience of Kowloon residents, the Y.M.C.A. very kindly allow us to use their club as

collecting depot, and Messrs. Kuyamally & Co. also very kindly receive parcels for us in Hongkong.

During the year a male Committee of representatives of was formed larger various organisations to co-operate Society. than usual, probably due to increased with the Commilice of our Inck of employment, and the fact that Due to numerous departures of mem- formerly bers this Committed was disbanded we now get cases which were cared for by the General Charl- for the summer, nad since then, be- connec- cause of unsettled conditions, it has ties Organization. In this The manual report of the Society tion, the Benevolent Society feels not been re-organised.

keenly the loss of Mr. T. Mitchell, this will be accomplished within the statest

who did such spiendid work that coming year.

was always so organization, and

This has been a very busy year for the Society. As the following figures will show, the expenses under some hendings have increased,

on

resources.

willing to give us his time and help-

DS

It is hoped

dis-

PRESS ASSAILS

HITLER

FEBRUARY 25, 1938.

Strange Views Upon "Culture And Humanity" CHINESE SLAIN

lankow, Feb, 24. The very Influential Chinese daily paper, the Ta Kung Pao, in an editorial to-day demanded that Herr Adolf Hitler give a satisfactory ex- planation of the phrase, "culture and humanity" in his announcement, "I an element of regard Japan security with regard to culture and humanity,"

40 Japanese Planes Lost At Taihoku

Chinese Aviators Roport Succoss Of Daring Raid Test Flight To Tokyo

Hankow, Feb. 24. The Chinese air raid on Talhoku, Formosa, yesterday afternoon was The To Kung Pao angrily and im-offelally announced by the Chinese patiently states that "Japanese troops military aviation headquarters late The Christmas dinners this year have killed hundreds of thousands in last night.

scato Nanking alone, even disarmed

Taking advantage of tho fine wea before. More than fifty soldiers. Does Hitler explain security ful advice. He was our greatest aid were given on a much larger

und humanity

facts?ther, several squadrons of Chinese with these in Anding work for the unemployed than ever one planse of the work which is be-inners, complete with cooked meat

or chicken, groceries, vegetables, Japanese troops rape and kill women planes, it was stated, flew to Talhoku coming more and more difcult.

their butler, jam, fruit, and pudding-also, everywhere, while European warriors to bomb the Japanese air base there. smaller parcels of food to the single traditionally respect women.

destination, the The Arriving at village Chinese airmen sighted come forty Japanese troops foot every pensioners on our books--were tributed on Christmas Eve; also toys, under thele occupation. Does Hitler planes on the airfield, where several mean that all these facts indicate that Kusoline storehouses are niso situated. Japan is an element of security for They rained scores of bombs on these

and saw objectives,

Immediately warm clothing, and other gifts.

Thanks to Helpers

culture and humanity?"

Primarily Hitler furnished new ex-huge dres bursting up from below.

The rald, which lasted about 20 which are different from those given

by surprise. After the raid, the by German philosophers of the past. minutes, took the Japanese entirely We want to tell Hiller, we Chinese are Chinese ralders circled over the air- not angry at Germany's recognition of netd trying to ascertain the extent Manchukuo, but we cannot help being of damage, bul, as it was then en-

Hitler's ridiculous Impatient with statements eulogising the Japanese. irely obscured by fire and smoke, comrade. Japan, never fought the

All Chinese planes returned to Furthermore, Hitler's anti-Bolshevik they were unable to do so. Bolshevik, but is fighting China and their bases safely.-Central News. has killed innocent Chinese."

1934 Expenditure

1903 3030 1037

Apart from monthly allowances, Bellef .... 7,347.53 8,189.14 0.434.35 9,704.55

which Mik

171.00 343.54 325.13 20.60 there are numerous things

300.00 Рамайся...

14.00 2.050.27 503,40

come under this bending. such Rent $31.39 071.50 01050 1,142.00 Education

3,443.41 4.700.05 4.497.25 0.193.70 hospital expenses; provision for young Once agala we have been able to children where the mother has to go meet the increased demands on our into hospital; fresh milk delivered During the year we re-families; false teeth; cod liver oil and dally from the Dairy Farm to needy

The Committee wishes to include ceived generous contributions from

money, tinned many clubs and associations, also, the malt; and of course many cases of special thanks to all who so generous-planations for culture and humanity

in-real hunger where a few dollars are ly gave us gifts of usual Government Grunt was

while the case is foods, blankets and toys and to the Hongkong Hotel Management for so creased from $3,500 to $1,000 by in- given at once cluding the $500 formerly allocated to being investigated,

The room which the Society main-kindly preparing the cooked meats, the General Charities Organization. Miss Violet Capell's contribution of tains in Kowloon as a lodging for and chlidren hos $240 from her dancing display was destitute women the only entertainment donation, and again been almost continually oc- we feel very grateful for her loyal cupled, and has, at times, provided

shelter for two families at time. support.

ate.

The work of the Society depends and donations, and to those who have very largely on regular subscriptions our deepest However, on December first We should like to point out that helped us in this way

we were confronted with a badly deplet the whole of the funds entrusted to gratitude is due. We would like to to all those who have honoured the ed treasury und, the disconcerting the Society have been dispensed in convey our appreciation and thanks realisation that unless very substan- benevolent work with the exception Society with "In Memoriam"

dona- tial help was received we would be of the sum of $350.50, which has been tlons, and we nie very grateful to the unable to pay the usual monthly spent on printing, postage, necessary allowances or meet emergencies. additions and repairs to the furniture following for their invaluable ass- the St. George's Society: the St. Something had to be done and so in our room, and the payment of the tance: the Hongkong Government; appeals were sent all over the Colony, wages of two coolies--the latter Andrew's Society; the St. Patrick's by Radlo and letters to the Press, to amounting to $7.00 per month:

Society; various Clubs and Associa- tions who

made generous Individuals and to firms.

grants;

V.D.M.A. and the ponse

spontaneous

The number of people who appeal Cathedral Christmas Tree who helped generous, we could almost forget our anxiety and hurd work-for we could to us for clothes, without asking for with toys and food at Christmas: the Anish 1937 with a balance large) Ananekil assistance, continues to in- Police for their willing co-operation assisted and advice; the charitable organisa- enough to carry along until the 1938 crease. Also, this year we

In Intel in supplying clothing for Government Grant arrives

the tlons who have collaborated in many Scandinavian Refugees. We are of our cases; all those who have help- April or early May.

The heaviest expenditure has been very grateful to those who responded ed us with gifts of clothing, and with to our appeal for money with which to buy clothes. Mr. on Education and has been increased so generously

The Committee clothes, both by sending clothes and Hampden Ross for no kindly auditing this year by $1,000,

the purchase of the accounts, and the Press for the feel that this is constructive work, by donations for and of far more lasting than warm woollles. This year we have privileges they have allowed us.

was 50

The

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res- and

Scandinavian Refugees

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have

WAR WITH AMERICA?

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ASKS A QUESTION

REPRISAL EXPECTED

Hankow, Feb. 24.

for the

The paper continues: "We want to usk the world's great man Hitler: Do you consider that there actions

Early Japanese reprisal of the Japanese troops are for the security of culture and humanity? If Chinese air raid on Formoon yester you sull have a conscience you should day is predicted as a result of a Ja- not have said so. If you insist upon panese scouting plene visiting Han saying so then we get the new ex-how this morning, circling high above! plannilons in the German language the aerodrome and taking pictures. The plane, which was flying at a for the terms, culture and humanity,

"Japan is killing innocent Chinese high altitude, escaped notice by the people who have never understood, observation posts en route here, but three Chinese pursuit planes quickly what Bolshevik is and the killing went up when its presence was dis- cannot be said to be an anti-Com-covered.. munist action. Is Japan conducting

According to the Chinese pliots ar ant-Communist campaign when rendering millions of Chinese home who participated in yesterday's visit less and starving? Hitler wants to Formosa, altogether 21 Chinese to help

ahead, Japan, Ko

but bombera engaged in the rald, please don't use such phrases as Before bombing the Chinese planes culture and humunity. Japan's milit- circled above the aerodrome to ob- ary campaign to conquer China is not serve the whereabouts of the Japan- an anti-Bolshevik campaign. Hitler ese planes and hangars, also if there hould not ignore the honour of the were Japanese planes in the air or Chinese people like that. We regret A.A. batteries on the ground. the traditional fume of culture."-United Press.

POLICY

German

RED

Feb 24.

Apparently the ruid was a com- the picte surprise, for throughout Visit not a single A.A. gun fired nor did a single plane take to the air.

The Chinese raw dense columns of

The insincere foreign polley of Ger- many towards China was greatly de- smoke issung from the airfield where plored by the Shanghai Federation of it is stated that at least 40 Japanese Cultural Organisations in a manifesto planes were destroyed and the han- Issued to-day in regard to Herr Sars set on fire-Reuter. Hitler's announcement of the recogni tion of Manchukuo,

The Reich's latest move, the de- claration averred, is only the action of the Nazi Parly and cunnot re- present the true attitude of the German people towards China,

AVIATORS REWARDED

Hankow, Feb. 24, Flying ofleery who took part in the aerial bombing of Formosa will be. commended for their gallantry.

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A check-up of the raid showed way that the Japanese had threatening for information

ed to send 100 bombers to Hankowual This action, It predicted, will even- that about 40 Japanese

warplanes

European civillsation, as it serves as estimated at $30,000,000, The wire-

as to the ne- number of planes -brought The latest news about this

tually have far-reaching effect on were destroyed, the toss being to-morrow as reprisals for the re-down,

cont Chinese successes, including matter stutes that the Japanese-lost- a camouflage for Germany's ambition] lens station near the airfield yesterday's rald on Formosa. to annex Spain, Austria and the was completely demolished--Inter-

Butkan states.

"We," it declared, "will never recogulse that the Northeastern pro- vinces have been detached from China and will urge our Government to

national.

HANKOW FEARS

Hankow, Feb. 24.

10 machines, including two bombers In the course of their journey be teen Hankow and their base.

This is in connection with another unconfirmed report that states that a Jone Chinese bomber flew over The populace is expecting another Tokyo at a tremendous height yes- Japanese raid dally, but it is thought terday as a sort of lest night and that the Japanese will probably wait for better weather conditions, on the redouble its efforts in the resistance Mild apprehension was felt as a returned to its base safely.

The port itself has become thor- assumption that bright sunshine is against Japanese invasion so as to result of a crop of unconarmedį

to come.-Router regain all lost territories."-Central rumours circulating in Hankow to-oughly air conscious since last Fri- the safest time

day, the most alarming of which day's Japanese rald, everyone gleam-Specta!.

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