Typical Scenes at a Gathering of Ricshamen: the Xmas Gift Parcels The, Shanghai Mission to Ricsha-men is not altogether a fashionable piece of philanthropy. For reasons which require no elaboration, the ever-open door of the mission at its homes in Dixwell and Alabaster Roads is seldom passed through by foreigners anxious to get_a glimpse of the under-world; and thus it is that the work goes on in comparative seclusion, under the watchful eye of the Honorary Director (Mr. George Matheson)—the only foreigner in constant attendance—all concerned being content with the modest publicity given to the mission at Christmas time and the consequent accretion of funds laying the foundation of another year's work, The generous measure of support given to the ricshamen's fund this year is evidence that no strong appeal is needed in commending it to the -practical sympathy of all.
It is a work demanding everything save emphasis upon its necessity.
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