Ningpo, Feb. 24.
The Ningpo Famine Relief Association, now the most active organization receiving support from all quarters in Ningpo, and working with energy and etticiency, came into existence last October through the efforts of Mr. M. Thomas Tchou, President of the local ¥.M.C.A., and a number of local organizations both Chinese and foreign. Amongst others it comprises the Y.M.C.A., the various Christian Missions, the student body, the local Chamber of Commerce the Christian Fellowship Club, the Education Association and the Woman's Club.
Most of the people being unaware of the appalling famine in the north, it was necessary to launch the movement with a brisk campaign. This had the desired effect; towards the end of the second week subscriptions principally from the general populace began to flow in.
To stimulate public enthusiasm, Mr. M. T. Tchou suggested having a flag day, and thus about 10,000 little flags made by students were sold in the street. By the end of the third week of the "campaign," the funds reached $4,000, and they
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