The seventh annual meeting of the Kuling Landrenters' was held la the Kuling Church, on August 14th.
The Rev. C. G. Sparham, Chairman of the Council, called the meeting to order at 9.30 a.m., and at his request the opening prayer was offered by Bishop Ingle.
The list of voters was then called by the Rer. J. S. Adams, Secretary of the Trustees, who declared an ample quorum present.
On the motion of the Rev. F. E. Meigs, Dr. R. C. Beebe was elected Chairman of the meeting; and on the safety of using the water from the main stream for drinking purposes, and as a matter of fact the Council advises that this and all other water should be boiled before using. It is, however, a point of interest that a medical man now at Kuling, who has had experience of famous Swiss Sanatoria, unhesitatingly declares that whether from the point of view of water supply or of sanitation generally, Kuling compares very favourably with all similar places with which he is acquainted. Further than this, excellent supplies of almost all kinds may be obtained from Mr. J. L. Duff, or from the three stores, one of which is under foreign management. It may also be mentioned that every endeavour has been steadily made to mu prove the administration of the Estate.
There are now standing on the Estate: 135 houses, of which 10 have been built during the year now closing. The Manager has received intimations that 12 more houses are to be built in the immediate future. Every house on the Estate has been occupied this season, and the Manager has had to refuse more than 30 applications for houses, simply because the supply is so inadequate to the demand. As in past years, there have also been many applications' for apartments, or for boarding accommodations, for which at present there is no provision whatever. Applications for new lots are also constantly coming in. All these facts show the urgent need for securing the Extension of the Estate.
The Council has continued its work as last year, meeting frequently during the season in Kuling, and for nine months acting through its Executive Committee, composed of the four Hankow members, who held ten meetings between September and July.
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