'A "Better Homes'? Campaign The Shanghai Young Women's Christian Association located at No. 1ia Quinsan Road is entering upon its fourth autumn' season. The beginning of activities after the summer points to an enlargement in every department of the organization. The growth is attributed to the increasing popularity of the local Association among Chinese women who are making constant use of the hostel as they pass to and from the Settlement. During the summer months 30 women from various localities made the hostel their abiding place while in Shanghai. The total number of women accommodated during the year was Among those at present in the hostel are students recently returned from European or American educational institutions and students passing through Shanghai on their way to attend schools. There are beside students, Chinese women who are employed in the Settlement to whom the hostel provides a restful and secluded home where they can live near their work and still come under a home-like environment.
Under the head of general activities of the Association come several of the most important departments which have developed under the guidance of Miss Johnston and Miss Sawyer. The social service department which was organized last spring is the outcome of a suggestion made by one of the prominent committee members of the local board of directors. This department, which will conduct a "better homes" campaign in December, is doing exceedingly good work with Chinese mothers who are working out a plan for the care of children. This will be one part of the "better homes" campaign.
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