We have received from the Missions to Seamen in Shanghai, an extremely interesting copy of their auth annual report and statement of accounts: In view of the length of the reports of the Chaplain (the Rey. T. Hall, s.a.) and the Committee We are compelled only to publish extracts but in doing so it is necessary to say that the remainder of the report is indeed very encouraging, The Committee announces that owing to local conditions and the Chaplain's state of health, they obtained sanction of the London Committee to his taking Home leave earlier than was anticipated. In his absence, Miss J. M. Robinson is proving a most enthusiastic' and energetic organizing secretary; she devotes many hours to looking after the comfort of the visitors, which is appreciated The manager of the Hanbury Institute reports that di 1925 the} following men of various nationalities were accommodated:—America, 70; British, Naval, 84; British, Mercantile, 134; Brazilian, 3 Norwegian, 16; Netherlands," 5; Portuguese, 1; Polish, 1; Russian, 1; and Swedish, 11; " total, 331. During the year, 11,401 had temporary sleeping accommodation and 22,984 meals were served.
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