The Archive · 1916

TREATY PORTS

The Treaty Porte have been very active; indeed more than half of the garments, etc, sent to Q.M.N.G. were their contribution. That from Chengtu received only passing notice last week: all the material for the 66 sheets and 71 pillow cases provided by that centre waa obtained locally, as were also the 45 pairs of fur lined slippers, delightful-looking things, bound to be dispelices of cold feet from such hospital wards as they find their way to. A lot of things came from Mukden, many of them presented, and the ladies of the Chiaotso centre have, sent a good collection made of depot material and a present as well. Besides their own, they forward presents from ladies at Weihueifu and from the Industrial School at Huaikingfu. It is so gratifying to find the Association is so wide-reaching and can be of such service to so many who might not otherwise have facilities for the despatch of their gifta. We are happy to say that, with the exception of the last contribution from Kiukiang and Chiaoteo and bandages from Nanking, all arrived in time to be packed.

Money contributions also are not) Incking, Mukden has sent again, and Weihaiwei sends 8276. Thi from the gentlemen there who, doubtless realizing how much the ladies do with their: hands, have thought it to be their part to assist in furnishing the material sent to them. We may, perhaps, quote from the letter which acoompanied the donation when it was sent in to Miss Stewart Lockhart, the representative of the centre, and which she kindly forwarded.

"Our commanity ip small and there one and all, desire to mark our appreciation of the excellent work done by the These are the contributions from Treaty Porte received during the week Depot Presented, Material.

Ningpo por Mrs. Edwards 38 6 Newchwang per Mrs Mukden per Mra. O'Bri Butler...

Dalay per Mra. Wed-

Hangchow per Mrs. Bristow from Mra. Innocent 15 Koikiang per Mrs, King 48 Chisoteo per Mrs. Danby 37 The ladies of the Canadian Mission Weihueifu and The Industrial School at Husikingfu per Mrs, Mowatt Chefoo, Mrs. Lee Nanking from Mra. Gi

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