Auditor's Report on Distribution. of Over $15,000
In connection with the Christmas fund for the Shanghai Def Force, we are asked to publish the following certificate issued by the honorary auditor:—
[have audited the accounts of the Hon. Treasurer of the Shanghai Defence Force Christmas Fund, and certify that the total collections amount to $13,440.90 and Tls. 990, which have been distributed pro rata between the separate forces, according to the numbers in each as supplied by the respective commanders, Payments were made to each force commander by cheque December 21, with the exception of the Japanese, to whom, on his request were handed special gifts purchased out of the fund, The expenses in connection with the fund have been paid by, the Committee.
Sad, Matthews, re.
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