The membership of the Sports Section has somewhat declined this year, owing largely to the fact that certain of its keenest: members absent on Home leave. Financially, however, it has had a suecessful season.
The report of this section shows you that, for those who care to avail themselv'se of the chance, many opportunities for playing games of different kinds are arranged by this, Scetion—a practical answer to the criticisms levelled at us (perhaps in ignorance) by those who complain that the Association neglects the young women of Shanghai, whose heart is set on playing games. dui this winter, the Musical ith Mrs. Peebles as Chairman
Section has numbered 132 members. Throughout the season it hag given 11 fortnightly concerts at Headquar-tors—the arrangements for each pi gramme being undertaken by different members of the Committee.
These concerts are always very much appreciated, and well attended; and our sincere thanks are due to the many artists, who have contributed towards ' these very pleasant gatherings.
The Library has now over 90 names of subscribers on its books, and during the past year has received many gi literature, for which we are grateful.
On the departure of Mrs. Roberts on Home leave, Mrs. Edwin Wood was erected Chairman of the Art Section, which has a membership of 90, although by no means all of these teke an active share in its doings.
The Dramatic Section has had another very active year, and the Association again owes much to its energy and enterprise. I have to acknowledge its handsome present of $1,700, which has been placed to the credit of the Endowment Fund, and will be a most welcome addition to our somewhat limited capital.
Tu addition to the money presented to the Endowment Fund and various gifts to charity, the Section paid $200 to the House Committee, and was also responsible for the gift of the handsome brass pots with ferns that are now decorating the lounge and tea-room.
The Needlecraft Section, with Mes. Lewis as its Chairman, numbers 39 members, and can also boast. of a busy year.
This is the first time that the name of the Hospitality Committee has appeared in the Annual Report. Last year we were told of the new branch of activities, organized and carried out by the Recreation Com-
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