This unusually heavy expenditure has necessitated an overdraft in current account with the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank of Tis, 820.89, The promised donation of the Shanghai Library "conditionally on its being thrown open to the public free of charge during the year 1879," has not yet been paid.
Appended is a list of Loans, Grants, and Donations to Public Institutions now outstanding Loans bearing interest at 5 per cent. per annum.
Shai Rowing Club... Tls, Do. Cricket Club... 5 Do. Base Ball Club.
New Lyceum Theatre 1 Shhai Museum sevssoe yy 1 Do. Bowling Club. 5 Do. Public Band...
8,250.00 Gnaxts not bearing interest.
S'hai Public Band... Tls. 2,050.00 Tents and Stands for Flower Show...... Tls.
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