As you are doubtless aware, the Mission has been carrying on its good work on this site since the days when the Concession was first leased; they obtained the three lots on which their property stands in 1869. For many years work was largely confined to Chinese patients, to women in distress, education of children; but during the last dozen years or so the accommodation for foreigners has constantly improved until, in one building which we shall presently inspect, the community is favoured with hospital facilities which Dr. Barrie, our Municipal Health Officer, states are second to none on the River.
You will find on the ground floor two first-class wards for single patients and two third-class wards, each with three beds. On the upper floor are two first-class wards
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