Passing to the most important work of the society—charity—the Chairman said 15 or 16 cases had been on the books. Some cases had been maintained, while passages and necessaries were found for others. Minor relief and employment was also found in some 12 cases. Gross amounts paid out were $1,398.50. They ware fortunate in having had refunded $690.29. In this work every assistance was afforded by Mr. Wyatt Smith, H. M. Shipping Vice-Conswl and Mr. E. PF, Mackay. The committee had recently decided that the charity reserve account," to which the amount of £1,682 15s. 9d. was now—standing, as it would always have to be used in China, would serve their interests best if it were converted into local currency and so invested in securities which would earn for the society's funds increased interest. That matter was now receiving attention.
The St. Andrew's bursaries competition drew 13 entrants, which was a greater number than they had had for several years past. On the recommendation of My. Dowie, the recipients were Gladys Pearson $100, Jessie Farquharson $60, and James Arthur $40. As regards the examinations, it was to be hoped that more attention to Scottish history and folk lore would be paid in the future, Cupt. Campbell paid a high tribute to the activities of the hon. secretary, Mr. J. G. Clay, and heartily recommended him to the. incoming committee as a secretary. Their thanks were also due to Dr. H. Couper Patrick and Mr. -Dowie in connexion with the bursaries; to Mr. D. McColl, his staff, Miss Mc-Coll, Piper McLellan and Mr. Etterly, who ably assisted in the organizing of the Caledonian Ball; and to Mr. Webster, hon. treasurer. It was with regret that they had to record the death of Sir Everard Fraser, K.c.M.c., the late Consul-General, Mr. T. G. Smeaton, Mr. A. Paterson, Mr. J. L. Cruickshanks, Mr. D. H. Padkin, Mr. M. B. Anderson, Capt. J. M. Smith, Mr. J. A. Sutherland and Mr. A. C. Rose. During the year 39 members were enrolled. The strength now stood at 744. Refeming to the conclusion of his term of office, the Chairman said he much appreciated the high
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