Us Growth Since 1192 bean accused in the pact of having though. one la ted, ratory. indy ie ins seas evidencer, tu Shanghai day's annual meeting with reports of the local Gernian This club isn well organized and flourishing organisation, which bee gen in 1921, The annual meeting for 1926 yas made the occasion of 8 partial review of the last five year's activities by the retiring president of the club, Birs. R. Laurenz. Reports were also given by the club secretary, Mra. A. Hartmann, by the treasurer, Mrs. Priedemann and by Mrs. 1. Krueger, head of the Civic Department, Of so much interest is the sturdy and natural growth of an organization which now counts about 150 German women of the community among its members, that other of Shanghai's elubwomen will undoabtdiy be interested in hearing portions of the reports which were made.
The first meeting of the club was held on September 26, 1921, according to Mrs, Lauren2's report. About 20 ladies were present as well as Pas~ J. Mueller, who was much interested in seeing such an organization get started for German women here. At that time it was decided to form a simple association which would devote itself to charitable work, helping the needy in the community. An executive committe composed of Mrs, R, Laurenz and Mrs. E. Leon-
The dues were optional, the meetings quarterly. But after a year the necessity for a closer associntion was felt and in October 1922 the present constitution was adopted, This has for its object, first, helping of the needy here and as far as possible in Germany, and secondly, bringing into closer touch and ¢o-operation all the German women in Shanghai in social, intellectual snd civie matters. Meetings were to be held once a month with a programme to consist of lectures and musical features. The success of these meetings seems to have been assured from the start, being grounded as they were in charitable intentions and combining what may be called a national trait in the love of music.
Those who have had occasion to hear some of the concerts held at these meetings know how delightful this portion of the programme always ES
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