'The eighth annual meeting of the National Child Welfare Association of China was held in the Sun 'Yate sen Hall, National Commitice CA, on' January 30, when Dr.
Ht. "Kung, President of the Asso-Glation, was in the chair, The meet: ing opened with a brief survey of the work of the Association, by Dr. Kung and an expression "of thanks all those who had shown theme selves to be sympathetic with this work during the past year, Dr, Kung emphasized that the Amdamenial aim of the association was to work for the general development of the public health of Chinese children. "their iueaton, and the education of thet parents through proper methods so that the children would not be sub-ceted to maltreatment and suffering.
Dr. Kung also stressed the point that every country paid special attention to the problem of child welfare, which made such a distinct contribu: tion to the building up of a strong race, Speeches were given by Mr, Pan Kung-chan, Commissioner" of the Bureau of Social Affairs, and Dr. Li Ting-an, Commissioner of the Burea of Health, and reports on the work of the Association were submitted by Mr. Jabin Hsu, general secretary, and Mr, Ling Kong-hou, hon, trea The work of the Association will bbe greatly developed during the enrrent year, according to, the programme for 1937, which "Was discussed at yesterday's meeting. The Programme includes the establishment of a Nanking Child Welfare Demonstration Centre, the construction of Associntion Headquarters, the suppression of cruelly 16 children, the establishment of juvenile courts the "relief of destitute children, the promotion of child health, the exten-Sion of the education of parents, and the promotion of mental hygiene 'The following emeers were elected for the ycar:—President, Dr. H. H. Kung; Vieo-Presidents, "Dr, Lo, and Mrs, stilton "J. Helmick treasurers, Messrs. Ling Kong-how and J.-H, Sun; members, Mrs, W. New. Mr. L. D. Clo, Dr.' Li Ti Mr, Andrew V. Wu, Mrs, C. 8. Frank n. Mr. H.C, Chen, Ors, New Yung kee, Mr. S. U, Zsu, Or. Hsiung Hsiing As, Herman 'C. Liu, Dr. F. Yen, Ins, Huang Sul-fonj, Mrs. Li h-4a0, Dr. TH. Li, Miss Hilda Yen and Atiss E, of, Binder; reserve members, Mrs, H.C, Mel Mire: Hsiung MsicUng, Miss 'T, ¥. Zia,'and Mrs, Whitney.
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