Mrs. Gull next went on to speak of the work of the different sections of the Association, Gardening. Sports, Literary, Musical, Ar Dramatic, Needlework, Entertai ment, all had shawm great activity. The receipts of the tea-roons for 11 months amounted to $796, and the expenditure to $603.25. Reference was made to gifts and loans which had helped to enhance the comfort of headquarters. There were now 739 books in the library.
At the conclusion of her address, the Chairman presented the names of Lady de Sausmarez, in recognition and distinguished service to British interests in Shanghai; and Mrs. W. B. Billinghurst, one of the founders of the Association and its first Chairman, for honorary membership, and the Association unanimously confirmed them.
The report of the Hon. Treasuier, Miss Cardwell, which included the accounts of Headquarters, the Social Service Board and all sections, having been previously presented in printed form, Mrs. Simms simply nade a brief financial statement, and the report, accounting for $24, 562.56, Was A revolution that the Association': financial year in future shall close on December 31 instead of as heretofore on February 28, proposed by
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