The usual sanitary precautions have been taken. The regulations are printed in both Chinese ani English. The Council, however, must rely upon the hearty cooperation of householders in giving them effect.
DISPESSARY, We regret to report that the Dispensary Scheme is still in abeyance, but are assured by the Committee that it will be fully inaugurated next year. This cou-ace subscription of '3200, from "a summation was made possible by a
riling resident." It came too late, however, to purchase drugs in England for this summer's use. Shanghai prices would necessitate exorbitant charges for drugs at Kuling, or such a sinking of capital as t" require a further subscription to refurnish the dispensary for next year. By holding the money and purchasing direct from England, the Committee hope to lace the dispensary upon a self-supporting is from the start.
Dr. Clendening of Kiukiang offered to sell his chest of medicine for 22 pounds, but the Committee did not feel justified to thus cripple the fund in hand, Private arrangements have been made with doctors to bring up drugs for emergencies.
MANAGER, Great difficulty has been experienced in getting a competent Manager for the Estate. Mr. T. D. Begy's resignation took effect January 3ist last, and since then the services of Mr. Ridley have been obtained for five weeks, and of Mr. Jones to the resent time, with the understanding that will continue until the end of September next.
That the interests of the Estate have been so well ented for during the past year is due mainly to the unselfish devotion and untiring efforts of our worthy Treasurer, Mr. A. H. Broomhall. We wish here to acknowledge our grateful appreciation of invaluable services during this very 1 period.
Respectfully submitted, On behalf of Council, B. Trrvs, Hon. Secretary.
To last year's debit balance Rest Houses expenditures 3 Office account.
Sundry account Watching and sanitation Roads account.. 157.58 3 Working Capital account 300-00 3} Appropriation to bridge 50.00 Protection account as contra 200.00 Balance due Disp. see con, 307.00 Balance in hand, 27.90
$5,308.87
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