The Archive · 1928

The Port a Dumping Ground

for the Wishorssn Shanghat over "other "Wandering

neighbouring shipping centres is the practice of utilizing the Settlement as a dumping ground by various outports for such of the clan as appeal for aid. It is felt that as city is the largest port in China men's diffcultios can be settled nding them here and cons quently the usual facilities for handling deserving cases are greatly overtaxed.

Easily the first port of call in the Settlement for the newcomers is the Hanbury Institute and Sailors' Home where the deserving recei complete attention from sleeping quarters and food to new clothes.

Under the capable direction of the hon, manager, Mr. J. H. Inwood, the men are well cared for and, working on the slim appropriation that he does, those quainted with the facts marvel that he is able to accomplish so much. The building can accommodate 72 men with sleeping quarters,—but facilities are provided—whereby many times that number can be fed,

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