The following contributions to famine relief funds have been received by the Hiongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Previously acknowledged $326,845.97 ©.M.S. Shaoshing Churches, 2nd_subscription $40.81; H. Chatley $10; Jamieson $100; Brunner, Mond Ca., England $2,500; The British Dyestuffs $1,500; Students and Friends, Soochow University $134.50; The Boreno Ao, Ld., district office Sodong $671.42; Wong Dong-sen $20; H. Chatley $18; 'Billiards' $3.60; J. O. P. Beatty $15; F. Oldfield $5; T. T. from San Francisco $10,000; H.
$10; Total $351,874.30.
Previously acknowledged Tls. 108,169.55:—Wm. MacDonald Tis. _50; Theosopiiist Tls. 5.61; Win. A. Hunnex Tis, 15; Total Tls. 108,240.16.
Wonien's Famine Relief Society Thanks to the personal energy of the Dance Committee who worked hard to make-it a success, the dance at the Masonic Hall on the 3rd was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The Hall had been paid for by certain Masons who wish to remain anonymous, and the Society wishes to express to them its appreciation of this kindness in thus making the dance possible. The Society would also like to thank Mr. C. Matthews for his help and advice in arranging the Hall. Mrs. Shadgett, Mrs. H. P. Wilkinson, Mrs. C. J. Scoté, Mrs. H. G. Simms and Mrs. G. E. Tucker were responsible for the decorations and the refreshments, which were ably carried out. Lady
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