The funds subscribed by British residents for the purpose of viving a little enjoyment to the Beitish Troops garrisoning Shanghai last Christmas being rather more than was necessary. the balance was employed to erect a Reading and Recreation Room for the Royal Actillery opposite their Camp Nhe balance in hand, however, was les" than the total amount expended, but the deficit has been made up by the Government.
The trouble taken by Mr. W.F. Wingrove who undertook the arduous duties of Hon. Secretary to the fund should be recognised.
The following letters have been handed to us for publication Headquarters, Shanghai, British Contingent, China. 7th August, 1901.
My Dear Six,—As it is contemplated to move the troops, from their present site, to Jessield, T wish to take this opportunity of again thanking the ea munity you represent, for thei liber:
providing funds for a reiding "for the British soldiers garrisoned at ygbai.
"The Reading Room will be taken over in trust, for the British soldier, removed, and re-erect: d at jessfield, for their use, and will eventually be sold for their benefit.
Phe deficiency between the amount subscribed, and the contingent expenses, for re-erecting the room, will be defrayed by Government, Your generosity has provided for the men a reading and a recreation room.
assure you we all much appreciate your kind consideration.
Perhaps you will kindly convey the contents of this letter to those who have been good enough to subscribe.
Yours Sincerely, Gro. Ricuarpsox, Masor Generat, Coma. British Troops, Shanghai. To Geo. W. Nort, Est Shanghai.
Shanghai, 8th August, 1901.
General Georce Ricnanpsow, Commanding British Tcoops, Shanghai, Stm,—I have the pleasure of acknowledg ging your letter of yesterday's date in which you inform me, for the benefit of those members of the British Community who provided the necessary funds, thatas it is contemplated to move the 'Troops (R.A.) feom their present Camp to Jesstiel', i proposed to remove the Reading Room nearer to their future quitters.
On behalf of the subscribers I bes express to you what Iam sure will be their in the matter, and that is their is faction at' any arrangements you may make for the convenience of the troops, and I am certain they will be pleased to learn that what little they have done to add to the comfort of the British Contingent garrisoned here is appreciated.
While regretting that the funds at our dixposil were not quite sufficient to cover all the expenses, Iam glad to know that the Authorities so far recognise the utility of what has been done ws to be willing to defray the balance.
Yours ever traly, Goro. W. Norn.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.