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the mother land might become so burden- some that she might call or invite the colonies to contribute a fair proportion. They could not be asked to contribute unless they possessed some sort of representation. This would give rise to Imperial federation. Again, à great war in which the very existence of the empire was at stake-such as the war between France and Germany in 1870-would bring Imperial federation about. Last of all, it might be left to the evolution of time, if the Con-
tinental powers would only given them
breathing space. England was in the best possible position to combat with this enormous question. Its constitution was flexible; it did not run on hard and fast lines. Whatever constitution was built up England must be prepared to make sacrifices to bring about Imperial unity, and the growth of colonies which were destined in future time to maintain large populations would have to be taken into consideration. It might not always be that the British Islands would contain the greatest numbers of the Anglo-Saxon race; but what could they do in the meantime ? He thought that a colonial nobility would be a great inducement to cement the empire to- gether. If they had an Earl of Sydney, an Earl of Ottawa, if favours were scattered more freely among the leading colonists who were prepared to devote their intellect and their time rather for honour than for wealth it might do much to bring about federation. greater facilities must be given for communica. tion, such as the provision of an exclusive cable running through British territory; quick lines of steamboats subsidised by Government, either by the colonies or the home land; fre- quent conferences by the leading statemen of the colonies with our statemen at home; and the diffusion of literature dealing with this all important subject.
Then
At the conclusion of the lecture the CHAIR MAN thanked Mr. Jones on behalf of the an- dience, and complimented him on his very able address.
LONDON COLLEG. OF MUSIC.
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Second Class. Ella King (B.), B. Waddel (E.D.), Mary F. Rodger (E.D.), M. E. H. Duncan (E.D.), M. Parker (B.), W. J. Clerihew (D.), C, E. Hastings (D.), R. Kennett (B.)
Junior Pass Section. First Class.-E. Angell (I.C.), A.. A. Alves (E.D.)
Elementary Section.
First Class.Mary Hopan (I.C.)
The Belilios Medal for girls is awarded to M. Hunter; that for boys is not awarded, no candidate having reached a sufficiently high standard.
Prizes are awarded to F. Shaw, R. Ley Kum, E. Angell, and R. Kennett.
ALICE MEMORIAL AND NETHER- SULE HOSPITALS,
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
The annual meeting of the Finance Commit- tee of the Alice Memorial and Nethersole Hos-
pitals was held at the Alice Memorial Hospital on the 30th March, there being present the Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, C.M.G. (chair man), the Rev. T. W. Pearce, Mr. G. Murray Bain, Mr. A McConachie, Mr. Wong Shing, Dr. J. C. Thomson, Mr. A. Mackenzie (trea- surer), and Dr. R. M. Gibson (medical mis- sionary superintendent and secretary).
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN,
The first business was the election of chair- man for the ensuing year.
Mr.
URBAY BAIN, in proposing the re- election of the Hou. J. H. Stewart Lockhart, said they might go round among all the officials in the colony and fail to find a better.
Dr. GIBSON seconded, and the motion was carried with acclamation.
The CHAIRMAN, in returning thanks, testified to the great help he had received from the Finance Committee.
THE ANNUAL REPORT.
The annual report and statement of accounts were then submitted. The report was follows:-
As
During the year there has been a large number of out-patients, the number at Nether- EXAMINATION RESULTS,
sole Hospital being in increase of last year, The results of the examination held in while that of Alice Hospital is rather less. November and December last in connection The out-patients in the former consist of with the London College of Music are an- nounced. The candidates in pianoforte playing to know that we are gradually gaining the con- women and children only, and it is encouraging were examined by Mrs. Bathgate, formerly of fidence of Chinese women-a class most difficult the Royal Academy, London, and Messrs. G. to reach. In this Hospital there are five wards, Grimble and A. G. Ward. The Theory papers viz., Large ward for chidren, a female medical were examined by Dr. Arthur S. Holloway. In and surgical ward, an eye ward, obstetric ward the following list, the schools to which the can- and isolation ward. The in-patients are on the didates belong, or their teachers, are denoted by whole very grateful for the care they receive, letters placed after the names thus:-Belilios while many of the Hakka women greatly ap Girls' School, (B.); Diocesan School. (D.); Mr.preciate the rest and comfort. One in-patient E. Danenberg. (E. D.); Mr. F. Danenberg. (F. D.); Fairlea, (F.); Italian Couvent, (I. C.); been thought hopelessly blind, but
was a Hakka woman who for ten years had Victoria English School (V.); Mr. A. G. Ward, mitted, operated on, and her sight partially (W.)
restored. The children in the Hospital are mostly sufferers from tubercular boue disease, while in the out-patient department we have constantly to refuse admittance to cases of tubercular lung disease; we earnestly hope that in the near future some special hos. Honours.-M. Hunter (B), F. Shaw, E. Kingpital may be erected in Hongkong for care of (B), M. Parker (B), F. Moore (F), A. A. Wil such cases, many of whom could be cured by
PIANOFORTE PLAYING.
Senior Section.
First Class.-C. Logau (F.), E. Angell (I. C. Second Class.-S. Mehta (E. D.) ·
Intermediate Section.
son (A).
First Class. \. Benning (F), Eliz. Kingsley (IC), H. Schmidt (F.D), B. Waddel (E.D), A A. Alves (ED, B. Scheppelmann (I.C), Lizzie A. Parlane (F.D).
Second Class.-G. H. Wilson (W.), A. Lee Lun (I.C.), E. Lewis (V.), C. E. Hastings (D.), W. J. Clerihew (D.)
Elementary Section. Honours.-R. Kennett (B.), N. Rozario (I.C.), Eliz. Best (I.C.), Mary Hopun (I.C.)
First Class-Emma Kingsley (I.C.), M. Guterres (I.C.), E. C. Hurley (I.C.), M. C. Sutherland (F. D.), Letitia King (B.)
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aside from active work for a time they should hear of that peace within the heart which Christ alone can give. It is a pleasing sight to see in the Alice Wards men reading books and tracts reason to believe that many have thus been dealing with the Christian religion, and we have helped towards the Christian life. The power of Britain lies not in her warships and armies bat like lives combat the evils within her borders, in the men who by their righteous and Christ
daughters accepting Christianity. so China's salvation depends on her sons and
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death from Plague of Dr. Ü. I. Kai, House In March we sustained a great loss in the Surgeon at the Alice Hospital. His was a most devoted and earnest life. Dr. Wan Tun Mo was transferred from the Nethersole to the Alice Hospital to fill his place, and Dr. Chan Kun Shing, who graduated recently with houours, has been appointed House Surgeon at the Nethersole. Both are earnest Christians and thoroughly capable men,
"There are at present twenty-one students studying medicine, most of whom reside in the Hospitals. On Sunday mornings and Wednes- day evenings they have classes for Bible study.
Mr. Alex. Ross, on returning to England, resigned the office of Hon. Treasurer and Mr. Alex. Mackenzie kindly undertook the work.
"I wish to record my cordial thanks to those who have been associated with me and have so materially helped in the work of the Hospitals, also to the many friends who have contributed towards the needs of the sick and suffering.
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In the Nethersole Hospital, a clinique for women and children only is hold twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 11 a.m., by the Superintendent. The number of cases dur- ing 1898 has been: Now cases 494, return visits 490, making a total of 984.
"In the Alice Memorial Hospital, out- patients are seen by the various members of the staff as follows: Medical and surgical cases daily at 10a.m.; eye diseases on Tuesdays and Fridays at 4.30 p.m.; dental diseases on Thurs. days at 4.30 p.m.; vaccination on Mondays and Thurdays at 2 p.m.
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In the out-patient room, First come, first served' is the rule, a series of numbered bamboo slips handed to the patients as they enter securing that no preference shall be given to either race or religion. Before the con- sultant for the day arrives, all new cases, are registered and provided with prescription papers; and on the arrival of the medical officer on duty he is assisted by three students, who act as interpreter, olerk, and dressor respectively.
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Having passed under due examination, the. large majority of the patients either carry their are on duty, and there receive all needed medi- papers to the dispensary, where three students
cines free of charge; or enter a small room for surgical purposes adjoining the consulting room, where they are attended to as their cases may demand. Such patients as have need of hospi tal treatment are passed directly to the wards, in the Alice Memorial Hospital or the Nether- sole Hospital, as may be desirable.
the out-patient consulting room, but cases of
“Admission to the wards is usually through
accident and acute disease and patients bearing notes of introduction from subscribers to the funds are admitted to either hospital at all hours of the day and night. No obarge is made for medicines, clothing during residence, bed- ding, attendance, &c., and only a very small proportion of the patients are able to pay for. their food.
"Miss Stewart and her Bible Woman do much good among the women and children by instructing them in Christian truths. Specially interesting is the Sunday service at 11 a.m., when all patients who are able, as well as former patients, assemble in the children's ward to listen to the evangelist. Mrs. Stevens's furlough falls due in March when she will return to England for a well-earned rest, and the ladies "In the Alice Memorial Hospital men only of the mission will carry on her work.
are received as In-patients, and the three wards, Among the out-patients at the Alice Memo-Medical, Surgical, and Ophthalmic, have accom. rial Hospital are men and women of many races: modation for fifty-three beds. In the Nethersole Chinese, Japanese, Indians, Portuguese, with Hospital there are three wards for women and occasional Europeans. The majority, however, children with an aggregate of thirty-five beds. are Chinese of the coolie class, many of whom The work done in the In-Patient Department suffer from diseases directly due to the severity may be thus tabulated:~ of their work. Their lives are trying, and we In-Patients remaining in Hos. are thankful that God has given the means to pital on 1st January 1898 31 relieve the sufferings of this class. After ad- In-Patients admitted to Hos- mission to the wards they often change com. pital during the year 1898 453 pletely in appearance due to rest and good food.
Total number treated First Class.-M. Hunter (B.). 8. Mehta To such, peace in this world has little or no
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meaning, so it is fitting that when¡they are set Of these there were :—
Second Class-Daisy M. Mather (B.), L. Tregillus (V.), R. Watling (I. C.), M. Craig (B.) Edalina Lawrence (I. C.), P. Rozario (F. D.)
THEORY.
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First Class Ruby Ley Kum (W.)
Junior Honours Section.
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