The public appeal for funds to see the North China Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society through the financial crisis with which it is at present faced has met with considerable success, as will be seen by the list of donations here published. It will be realized, however, that the Society has a long way to go before its present burdensome debt is liquidated. However, the Society's Council is very encouraged by the response the Shanghai community has accorded its appeal, and is optimistic regarding the future. Appeals have been and are being made to various cultural institutions and foundations ' which have funds at their disposal, and it is felt that from at least some of these substantial financial assistance may be expected.
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