An appeal to members of the Royal Asiatic Society and others to keep alive the splendid work which had been accomplished since its inception in Shanghai, was made yesterday evening by Dr, John C. Ferguson, a past President of the Society, when addressing members and their friends at a soiree held in the Society's headquarters, Dr, Ferguson referred to the present requirements of the Society and the need which existed for placing it upon a permanent basis by the granting of an endowment.
After being welcomed by Mr. A.
C. Sowerby, President of the Society, Dr, Ferguson spoke ôn the aims and accomplishments of the Royal Asiatic So Shanghai, he said, had always loyally supported the Royal Asiatic Society from the time of its initiation and he was sure that the community understood the purpose of the Society.
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