'Appeals will be made for dona tons, both in lump sums, and in the form' of monthly subscriptions, and the ce-operation of all Clubs' and other organizations in raising funds will be welcomed. Special "appeals will be issued from time to' time, and Sub-Committees will in due course be formed to deal with vane fous phases of the Fund's activities, 'The allocation of the monies. raised will be determined in' accordance with the needs of various organiza ons in Great Britain. working. for the care and comfort of members of His Majesty's Forees, and it is prob= that in the. fast instance. the British Red Cross Society, whose tivities are of such far-reaching id. vital importance "will be" the to grants to this other "agencies, special appeals wilt probably be made from time: ime." Although it is realized" that conditions in Shanghai today are in way "comparable to. those pre vailing during the Great War, owing stagnation of trade, and. the "un= favourable exchange, the Committee fs confident that all' sections of the British community will. recognize ud to the utmost of their ability TulM their obligations to those who are engojed in the active defence of made in due course, but, in the meantime British subjects are invited to send contributions to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. G. I. Stacey, c/o the" tong ind Shanghai Bank. "All "com ing the Fund should be addressed to Mr. Lo Brae British Central War The Bund.
The Constitution has been so drafted ax to allow of all possible Glastieity' in the operation. of the. Fund, the aim of which Is to eo= ordinate British tinanelat support to essential war activities. Subscribers who intimate a wish that their eontributions should be earmarked. for larly special purpose will have their Wishes acted upon as far as possible. The Committee Is confident that the Central British War Fund (Shanghai) will be generously supported by all Britons in this. port.
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