Mr.A. Wrrcnt,—" Vice-President Rev. 0. E. Darwen.
Mr. A. W. Burkicn, Mr. H, E. Honsoy.
Mr. A. Fixer.
Mrs, Rem.
Mrs, Borxrut.
Mrs. Berner, Mrs. Swautey.
Poare.
The Chairman, Municipal Council.
Council Room, Shanghai, 4th February, 1904.
Sm—I am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday's date, having reference to the constitution of the Committee forthe Thomas Hanbury School and Children's Home during the coming year and, in reply to this communi. cation, am to state that the Council is pleased to learn that the affairs of this institution continue to be in a satisfactory condition and will make the usual annual grant in the Budget for its support.
Of the names of ladies and gentlemen submitted by yourself as willing to serve on the Committee, the Council selects Mr. F. 8, A. Bourne, Mr. A. Wright, the Rev. ©. E. Darwent and Mr. A.W. Burkill as representing the Municipality.
Iam, Sir, Your obedient servant, P. Braxp, Secretary. A. Furer, Esq., Hon. Tronsurer, Thomas Hanbury School and Childrens' Home, The meeting then adjourns.
The following are forwarded for publication with the foregoing minutes:—
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.