In her opening remarks Mrs. Gain referred to the unexpected retirement from China of Mes, Whitney, former Chairman, last October, following which the Ex her the one ing her to the position of Chairman She pressed regret at the absence of Lady Ghovie Kerr, who had tent for Chung King to Join ter husband. and wel comed her as Hon. President of the esoelation in place of Lady Phillips who had left for home.
Dealing with, war Work: the Chair~ man stated; "When we returned 10 Work after the simmer recess. the War Ju Europe was already a feet and we all Zelt the need of doing what Wwe could to help. A. meeting Was held at Headquarters on Septem= ber 21 to discuss ways and means and L have to report a record altend~ tance, Mrs, "Whitney presided and several members with previous ex perience in the last war gave their leas a3 to lines along which work should be done, Our first considera~ Hien was of course the raising of funds with which to supply "the necessary materials and Lady Afossop Was invited to chair this committee.
special word of thanks is de to the. Finance Committee for their untiring efforts in this, direction and T have. asked Lady Mossop to give you'n report on their work, this she will do Inter.
"Other committees formed under the chairmanship of members of the Executive Board were the Knitting Committee under 'Mrs. Potter, the Red Cross Committee under" Mr Crowther, the Prisoners' of Wat Committee under Mrs. Laycock, Reid Cross Work England, ton.
With the arrival of the hot weather T expect a certain falling off of workers but I would remind you tal area Icag way from the seal of Activities and garments and comforts made during the next six months will be those used next winter. T hope you Will do sour best to carry spite of our Shanghai supine Besides work "one in Shanghai man of the outports are also working for tte cause and we are glad to be able assist. them with the purchasing Mnaterighe wand the. packing ard [Syme ork We Rea articles. yeh ich for them in most cases present great. difficulties.
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