One is so accustomed to look upon the China Hong Listas the authority on names and addresses in China that any omission or inac~ curacy is almost resented. The compiler of the forthcoming edition is, therefore, not un~ naturally perturbed at the magnitude of his task in these days of change and disorder. Un-ike the Telephone Company, who cannot reasonably write off a subscriber, from whom hho answer is received, the Hong List staff must endeavour to find his new address for inclusion fu the next edition; without the willing and eneral ce-operation of the public this is impossible. A appeal, therefore, is made to all who have changed their riged dress, whether in-aiid, em or ether organization to send immediately the now material necessary bring the Hong List up-to-date. A reference fo an advertisement on the front page will show at a glance what is needed and to whom It'should' be sent, ud it need hardly be said that no charge Is made for the inclusion' of in~ formation sent it is to the general interest to make the Hong List a permanent record of the changes which are taking place, especially In Shanghai. Readers are therefore invited 10 five assistance to attain this end as completely possible,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.