The appeal made by Mr. FF. Harris for further support to the St. Tichon's Orphanage deserves "sympathetic consideration, food that even at a time when every come munity is feeling acutely the economic strain of an unprecedented upheaval sponsors can be found to champion the claims of an institu. tion which particularly evokes compassion by reason of the helplessness of the proteges within {ls walls. There is better reason for insisting on attention to the plea for the Orphanage: it makes a valid contribution to the economic welfare of this city by. taking pains to see that children who might other Wise grow up to be a burden on its finances bre, €0 far ae charitable endeavour can compass "it, ally to play their ropes life around, them. 14 pities if this Orphanage which has done such useful work as the result fof the practical solicitude of residents of Shanghai had to succumb to the ills of the moment. The appeal should therefore meet with generous support.
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