A nhs' old baby narrowly. escaped being burnt to death ina fire which resulted in the demolition of Gwo shops and five Chinese dwelling houses in' Yue Kway. Lee, Canton Road, during the holidays, The fire had' spread with amazing dity and the bedroom in which the chit lay was all inflam Suddenly the roof fell fortunately a beam fell across the bed and this stopped the burning Nood from falling on the—babj The mother's horrified cries ate tracted the attention of the firemen and the result was that after great efforts, the child was brought. out safely. Tt had suffered slight burns, but, in spite of these, she was, ax the Chinese say, Ting Hao (excellent), Tne ships in harbour as well as the Japanese hongs were dressed on Thursday last the occasion being the anniversary of the coronation of Jimmu, the first Japanese Emperor, splendid stiecess which has attended your effort. The result. indicates Kenerosity on the part of the tributors, and greatly cheers and encourages Us. er close on 60 years' Dr, Bar-.rdu's Homes have been privily held cut the hand of help destitute children, and it will, I interest you to know that we eerily recorded sur" 100,000th
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