The roll of members now stood at 516. including 35 life members, as against 546 for the previous year. The committee expressed deep regret at the loss sustained by the Society on the deaths of Messrs. A. D. Bell and G. Matheson.
The annual competition which took place on October 17, 1936, was won by John Craig Cameron, (boys), and Grace Scott Macmillan, (girls). Grants made during the year amounted to $9,207.41 as compared with $9,173.97 for the previous year, Grants for education amounted to $247.40 as compared with $390.60 for the previous year.
Mr. H. E. D. Adams, hon. secretary, resigned during the year, and Mr. C. B. Blaikie was appointed to the office in his stead. On Mr. Blaikie's departure on home leave, Mr. R. Fyfe was ce-opted and appointed acting hon. secretary.
St. Andrew's Day was again observed by a ball in the Cercle Sportif Francaise, which was well attended by members and guests. On St. Andrew's Day the staff of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Ca, Ltd, again held the Ewo Handicap by courtesy of the Stewards of the Shanghai Race Club. The committee wished to record their thanks to Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Ca, and the hon. Stewards of the meeting for the sum of $1,967.51 donated by them to the charity funds of the society.
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