The Archive · 1938

New Year Gifts

The club participated in a Chinese New- Years party for wounded soldiers remaining in Shanghai. Mrs. Ann Chou reported. Combining with four other women's organizations, and several men's associations who asked to join in the movement, groups representative of the participating factions visited all 12 remaining hospital units, and distributed gifts of warm clothing, including hand-knitted vests, warm gloves, shoes etc. to the soldiers. They were also given $2 in red envelopes. The member were told how much the men enjoyed the surprise visit, and how they appreciated the thought more than the gifts. It was stated that the men showed fine morale, and high ideals, Mrs, Ling announced that a drive for new members will be initiated very shortly under the chairmanship of Mrs, P. C. Yang, Since hostilities began, many women have left Shang hai for other parts, but also many women from other districts are now resident in this city. Possibly, they would like to join up with a women's organization, but have not been approached. All members are urged to invite as many new members as possible to join the club, for there will shortly be a large amount of activity going on, and more members will be needed to help share the burden. Any friends wishing to join. but who have net so far been approached to become members should get in touch with the club.

A letter from Dr, Baker of the Red Cross asked for volunteers to assist in operating 2 Bureau o Missing persons, It was d that the teachers of the Free School, who are now only teaching for a half day, should be asked to donate their services for the other half day Also member: wishing to serve the re ces, and help reunite families uld register their names and amount of time ova' lo with the club secretary

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