The Archive · 1937

FIFTY YEARS

'The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has for—Atty' years been working to relieve distress "In Shanghai. That is to say its latest report is the fiftieth of the series although actually the organization itself was established here in January 1881, The report shows that during 1936 the Society spent $2313. In weekly rants, $2208 in monthly grants and disbursed 'a further sum of $247 on sundry benevolences such as alms to destitute foreigners and contributions. funeral expenses Tals modest endeavour Included also a collection at Christmas time to During Mr. A, P, Nazer's absence from Shanghai, Mr. N. EH. Kent, of Messrs. Algar & Ca, Ltd., 60 1 kong Road, will be in charge fautairs, Mr, J. R. L, Calder, Mess Noel, Murray & Ca, Lid., 100 Cantor Road, has been granted power attorney to act on behalf of Messrs. Nazer & Martin, salting on dune river ports, are result of an -aceidi the vessel and her cargo have veer brought back to Shanghai and a General Average will be declared, Sound. cargo is being forwarded destination per. s, Siangwo, sailing on June 22.

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