One of the most pro ing of these youthful offenders is a Ind of 16 years released on January whose parents are dead and who refuses to return to an uncle in: Pootung. This.youth, besides being able to read: and: write Chinese has: quite a fair knowledge.of music and is able to play the harmonium, Ho, with-another youth of 20 years: who appears to. be absolutely: friendless has' been taken speci: care of by the society's representa tivo in: his own home. It is hoped means may be found whereby: these and others like them can get suitable employment.
'The most hopeful' material for the society's efforts. is, of course, to be found in these.' young first offenders, who may be saved: from further crime, and made usefitl members. of the community before they become hardened: and habitual criminals A recent report from London of the Discharged Prisoners. Aid Society show that there are Si special societies of this king. at work in England and' Wales,, by means of, which over 30,000 discharged prisoners, of all "ages, and both sexes, are assisted annually,, without respect to creed. This work is regarded in western countries. a "an insurance policy against crime. We, therefore, appeal with confidence: to the' Shanghai public: to: support-this local: effort ina: worthy" manner,-s0-that the: work here: may': ie efficiently: carried: on.
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