The Hon, Secretary has the pleasure to present accounts for the year 1903, showing a balance to the credit of the Society of $272.54.
During the year two shows were held, each of which was well attended. The concerts given in the evenings proved an attraction, and the best thanks of the Society are due to those who kindly gave thei i ud to Mr. Arthur] ridered in classifying and arranging the exhibits.
It will be noticed from the Accounts that the amount of $624.75 was distribut-od in prizes, @ fact which should go far to dissipate the idea which appears to prevail, that the prizes offered by the Society are merely nominal Subscription to the Society is only $3 por annum and each subscription admits one person to both of the Society's shows hold during the year, both in the afternoon and evening.
It is proposed to hold the Spring Show during the latter end of May, and the Hon. Secretary (Miss M. A. Proctor, 3 Weihaiwei Road), will be pleased to receive subscriptions for the current year.
Shanghai, 11th April, 1904.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.