Notwithstanding: recent strenuous times the institution has been able to meet all its liabilities s0 far, but there are at present no funds with Jwhich to carry on the work until the end of the fiscal year, January BL next. In all, about '$1,000 is needed, and the Committee sincerely hope that donations covering this amount will be forthcoming before the China New Year Holidays.
Mr. G.'B. Fryer, the present superintendent and' secretary,—is faving for a six months' furlough in January and during his absence Mr. Sam. Hocking will be in charge fs "acting superintendent and sec-
The Christmas season is near, Last ye boys received gonerous gifts from Chinese and other friends, and it ts hoped they will again be remembered this time.
The institution is in need of old magazines and pamphlets to be fused in the writing of text books, A card addressed to the institution will bring a coolie round for any that can be spared. 'Three shoets are pasted together, making a paper of sufficient thickness for Jwriting Braille' upon.
The Institution for the Chinese Blind seems to be doing a good work ahd is well worthy of any assistance or support that may be nite FUNERAL OF MRS, FOLEY, The funeral of the late Mrs. T.
Foley, wife of Inspector Foley, whose death occurred at the Shang: thai General Hospital on Sunday, took place at Building tery on Monday in the pre fa large number of sympathizing friends. The service in the chapel jand at the graveside was conducted by the Rev, A.N. Rowland, af.A., and [the chief mourners were the husband jand parents of the deceased, The coffin was carried to the grave by Chief-Inspector Aiers, Inspector Aiers, Inspector Coghlan, Inspector [Gibson and Sgt. O'Dwyer.
'A large number of beautiful floral tributes.
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