In speaking of the B.W.A. magazine editor, for the attractive periodical she produces, The Advertisers' Exhibltion has become~a regular annual event, Demand for space by exhibitors hag been greater than ever and it wa: with regret that owing to lack of Yoom several applications could not accepted.
"The profits from the magazine fare one of our sources of income. this year they-have amounted to $1,113."
Relations of the B.W.A. to other organizations in Shenghai including {the British Residents Association and The Joint Committee of Shanghai [Women's Organizations were described, Mrs. Ford mentioning that the chairman serves os a member of the former and that the chairman, Mrs. J. S, Whitney, Mrs. N. A Viloudals, its. W. A. Ix Pardoe, Mrs. Huck-step, and Mrs". Colter represent the association on the latter.
'Reelprocal relations with out-otjiown organizations such as the Victoria Lesgue In London, the Women's League in Peiping, the [British' Women's Association yokohama, the Sydney Women's Club, and the Tientsin Women's Club, also were mentioned.
Thanks to Helpers Before proceeding to the reports of the sections Mrs. Ford took the opportunity to record the grateful thanks of the association to Messrs. Lowe, Bingham, and Matthews, the auditors, to the stewards of the Race JClub for their donation to hea quarters, to the press for publicity, and to the retiring members of the executive committee. In closing she also am retiring on the completion of three years' service on the executive and T would ike to say on vacating the chairmanship which it has been my honour to hold for the past year, how greatly I have appreciated the unfailing support I Ihave always received from my vice-chairman, Mrs. J. 8. Whitney, and the members of the Executive Committee, from the sections and com mites and from individual members lof, the association, "Tam quite sad to be leaving the [chair which gave me this opportunity of working with you all and which T have so enjoyed.'
In the absence of Mrs. D. Mac-Gillivray, the chairman of the Social [Service Board who is {il in hospital, Mrs. Adam Black read the report fof that department. She painted a isod picture of present conditions in Shanghai. The report informed members that the Social Service Board was formed in order to have lan organized group of women to investigate cases of need and to show friendship and sympathy in various ways. Mrs, Black sal "In view of certain criticisms we take this opportunity of making the statement that only women and [children of British nationality receive Ihelp from our board. This nation tality has sometimes to be confirmed by the producing of passports registration or marriage certificates, No case is over helped without a lquict and careful investigation, Whenever it is found that an ap-[plicant is not eligible for help, an fettort is made to pass on the case to some other organization.'
Women Assisted Community."
Among Interesting facts concerning the association Mrs. Ford announced that during m two-weeks survey con-dueled in December it was revealed that 716 members used the rooms in the Headquarters at 12 The Bund and that there was an average of 60 a day, excluding Sundays, the largest number. on any one day being 72.
The chairman also touched briefly upon the various meetings and recep ions held during the past year and thanked all. those who aided in the success of the different programmes. Among the outstanding events she named the annual garden party which wag held on the King's birthday at the home of Mrs, G, E. Mitchell, She mentioned the part played by, the association In the jubilee celebrations and the good work done in connection with {he Shilling Fund which the fous empire societies were raising for a presentation to His Late Majesty King George. "With the kind help of The "North-China Daily News" in publtelty and Fecoiving contributions were able to send $4060, This ineldentaly was the largest amount sent by any one society," she said.
Armistice Day activities, the annual service, affairs for distinguished visitors and departing members, end the During the past year, the report revealed, assistance was given to 39 women, many of whom were mothers of small children. School fees were paid of partially paid for }20 children and the monthly grant $25 was pald to St. Joseph's Orphanage to purchase shoes for British orphans. Coal, rent, hospital land food bills also were paid. Members packed and distributed 35, [Christmas hampers. Hospitals were visited weekly by two members to bring cheer to the British Navy, merchant sea-faring men or an Indigent Briton in need of friends.
The board sponsored three jumble sales during the year which added '$1,168.75 to the funds. During the lyeer the board opened a knitting de~ Jpartment and in July organized a picnic for less fortunate children.
Members learned yesterday that 1935 saw successful accomplishment for the Hospital Aid Department which Is under direction of the Social Service Board. Altogether a total of 8,920 articles were made and sent to British hospitals in the interior of China.
In closing Mrs. Black thanked all individuals and organizations who
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