During the course of his speech Dean Trivett said—At the very outset of remarks this afternoon 1 would like refer to the slate of emergency in we find ourselves as parties in the war between the British Empire and France on the one hand and a Hilt ized Germany on the other—a war which bears every appearance of developing into a Jife or death struggle, We have striven for peace-—I think we can truly say that no stone has been left unturned by our King and his counsellors to that end—and now war has come, the issue taken with {ull realization of what it' may cost. We each have our part to play. We may be among those who have to stand and wait while others seem to bear the brunt of the struggle. Our part may seem for most of us a small and insignificant one, but God grant we may do it to the very best of our ability, and when the call does come.) answer it with all that we have and are, that we may be worthy of the name we bear ax Englishmen and keep faith with those who die. committee has been ce-ordination of local effort. We were asked appoint a representative on that cor tee, andi were fortunate in havin Jo member of our committee who, by his training and experience, is exceply well fitted to represent us. and. he was duly appointed. 1 am hoping that during the course of the meeting Dr. Gauntlett. will make a short report on the work and aims of led in the assistance of Englishmen waroris ways, uster a balance of $4164 to the Charity Reserve Fund, This is in large measure due to the ber appeal. opportunity of publicly thanking Gordon Morriss for conceiving the of a scheme whereby members were subscribe small amon We also have to thank hi rs with the "North-China Daily New: that all the printing in connection with that appeal was done without a cent of expense to the Society. anight ada that as a result of the 161 was received in dona-approximately 200 memced to contribute monthly amounts, which will bring in $1,000 every. month, This provides your committee with a regular source of Income and enables them to meet the many calls which are made upon the Society by needy English It may Interest you to know that i spite of the generous response to the October Appeal, the us tial donations ito the Society's funds were forthcoming at Christmas time, thus en-ling us to commence the New Year with a handsome surplus in hand, The usual scholarship examinations were held. [shall not do more than refer you to the report. There you will find full details, together with the Satement of our thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who so generously assisted inthe preparation of the examination papers and in invigilating at the examinations, Annual Golf Match T propose, with your permission, to jake them as read, Under the head~ ing of "Celebrations" you will find a full account of the obser of four day last year.
Cathedral, when we with us the 2nd Tam sure you will agree with me that it was the most impressive which hias ever been held under the auspices fof the Society. 1 am also sure that Sou will agree that the ball was one Of the most siecessful in the annals ff the Society. f might further draw our attention to the fact that as a Fesult of that Ball we were able to transfer §1,125 to our charity funds.
Charity Reserve Fund now to the income a to. obey police. signals, 281 with carrying passengers or bulky parcels fo the common danger and 101 with failing to have lighted lamps at night. Fines varied from 30 cents 10 $5. is customary for the chairman at this meeting to refer to the annual golf matches which are arranged between St. Andrew's Society and our own, 1 was unable, however, to be present at either of the matches, and you will therefore forgive me if 1 say tething about them except to. than ie Mr. ILE Reynell and Mr. E. AP. Wood, who made all the arrangements for two very pleasant days of golf, 1 think were greatly enjoyed snd particularly by our Scotch that they carried the cup away with them on both occasions.
1 would like at this point to pay a tribute' to Mr. C. S. Speyer, who, after so many years of yeoman se vice for the Society, retired from the Committee for business reasons July last, He hi reassurer for many, many in addition for the past five years had carried the duty of hon, almoner as well, If we ever acquire a scroll of fame for meritorious service, Mr. Speyer's name should be. inscribed high upon it, for he deserved well of his fellow members, Dean Trivett also, pald tribute to Messrs. D. W. Mortilck, C. A. Mom-ber and 1, E. Roberts. "In conclusion the chairman asked the members of Annual Meeting of Catholic Group Shanghai, Feb, 22
"The Anowal Meeting of the Cathotic Federation. was held after" the Tost Mass on Sunday the 19th. February, the Federation rooms of 225 Rue Bourgeat, Father L, F. MeGreal 8... the President of the Federation was inthe Chair, and thirty-eight mem bors were present. After the Minutes of the last meeting had been passed the Hon, Secretary Mr. Red. E- Price, read a report of the activities of the Federation during the year. These Included the following The collection and distribution of money and clothing in Poor Tell 2 total of $2132.15, Including con tributions from. the Caisse "des Geuvres," the Astociated Foreln Charities, the Federation and private Sonations, "having. been distributed. The cataloguing and. ¥e-arrangement of the Parish Library and the alloa {ion of monthly" amounts. from the Federattor's funds for the purchase of
Woluntary helpers, to "supervise the hok sao "the organization of Library Yon two days a week when oaks can be exehanifed, 'A change of Presidents on the ocea~ sion of the transfer of Father B. Mebonald, $J., from Shanghai and the appolitment of "Father Mecreal fs Parish Priest, 'The Annual Recep= tion on June 25th and a farewell reception "to Father' MeDonald on September 17ih. "The se-opening of the Club Section which was started again in' December about. sixty-eight members cessful season by. the To 5 reported by Mss L. Remedios, The accounts, were then presented by" the "Hon, Treasurer MY.
Blatkie and passed, after which fol: Fosved an address from the President.
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