It is commonly supposed that most philanthropic institutions both within and without the International] Settlement, and especially hospitals, are the result of foreign assistance and enterprise.
The Red Cross Hospital for summer diseases, which has just reopened its doors to patients, is one notable exception It is actively and almost entirely supported by the richer Chinese, and during the last two seasons has treated as many as 6,000 cases, of which last year 900 were extremely grave ones.
Wednesday was fixed was for the annual visitation of patrons. Dr. H. C. Patrick, aln., who is one of the most prominent foreigners interested in the institution and frequently gives his professional help to inmates, conducted visitors round the hospital. Among the guests were included' Dr. Mary Stone, Chang Tuli-chee and Ching Po-king, of the Shanghai and Commercial Savings Bank.
The hospital does its good work under the auspices of the China Red Cross Society. Accommodation is now available for 9 first, 11__ second and 170 third-class patients. For the special treatment of serious cholera cases several additions have been made to the surgical apparatus required for the performance of the operation for transfusing saline injections. The building has been renovated and is painted throughout in white paint.
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