The annual report of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Shanghai branch, for the year ended December 31, 1921, states Members.—There are at present on the roll 21 active members; one resignation and three admissions were recorded.
Relief—Our poor number 40 adults and 28 children whose weekly grants come to 208 catties of rice and $22.50. The monthly grants for house rents, fuel, etc., total $65, In this amount is included our contribution for the support of a few orphans at St. Xavier's College. It will be observed that rice has cost us a considerable amount this year, due to the high price asked by dealers, who on no account would give a reduction. This matter is having our close attention and we are trying to devise means to obtain rice at cheaper rates.
The general meeting held on July 4 was presided over by Rev. Father Savory, s.J., and the collection that followed yielded $520.53, showing an increase of $105.28 over last year's figures.
Christmas Collection.—The popularity of this collection brought in a handsome result and the amount received exceeded that of last year by $96.61. The usual distribution was made to the poor for their Christmas, and contributions were given towards Xmas tree parties for the poor in the Holy Family and St. Xavier's Schools.
Accounts.—Our receipts show an increase of $2,851.55 over last year's figures, due to the handsome donation of $3,000 received from the Shanghai Race Club.
Charity Entertainment.—Under this heading we may mention that a juvenile entertainment promoted by the little Misses Julia and Geraldine Remedios brought in $35, While the amount is not considered large, however, public appreciation of the efforts of little children should be given in order to encourage the little ones to do acts of charity to the poor.
Thanks.—Ihe committee wish to record their thanks to the Shanghai Race Club, the Social Charity Fund, the subscribers to the Christmas collection, the Municipal Council for remission of taxes to the poor, to Mr. P. O'B. Twigg for lowering the cost of medicine supplied, to all members, subscribers, benefactors, and friends who have given pecuniary help, clothing, ete., and who have otherwise shown interest in the work of the Society.
The accounts showed an income of $5,701.88, and outlay of $3,272.15, leaving a balance in hand of THE committee of the Foreign Women's Home acknowledge with thanks the gift of $4,000 from the Shanghai Race Club towards the funds of the Home.
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