THE NANKING BRANCH, At an enthusiastic meeting ut British residents of Nanking, held at the residence of Mr. Bertram Giles, H.M. Consul on Thursday, February 25, it was decided to form a Igcal Branch of the Patriotic League. The meeting was ably presided over by Mr. Giles, acting in an unofficial capacity, and his very 10- quent address explaining the purports of the League was greeted The following members were eleoted to serve on an Executive Committee:—Meesra Grove, Macoun, Ritchie, Dew, Gillingham, Charleton, Lankester and Mrs. "Molland. Mr. Grove, Engineer-in-Chief of the Nanking-Hunan Railway, was elected President of the Branch, Mr. Bertram Giles, H.M. Consul, Honorary President, and Mr. G. O. Dew, Hon, Secretary and Treasurer. sum of over $5,000 was subscribed on the spot and when further contributions are received, it is expected that this amount will be largely in The meeting closed with hearty vote thanks to the Chairman and the singing of the National Anthem,
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