Hundreds of Chinese were re-patrioted after the disbandment of the Refugee Camps, when many wore eft, without meang of livelihood. Others were "rehabilitated", being given small sums of money in order to set up in some trade, and support themselves thus.
'A. most important branch of the worl of the Army, mentioned next by the speaker, has been the free distribution of rice to the need; "With the closing down of the Refugee Camps many of the Refugees returned to Nantao. Hongkew and Chapel but found life very hard and precarious," he said. "The distribu. tion of rice was one way of helping them: This method has proved to the least expensive as practically all the money donated was spent on direct relief. Tickets were distribute ed to the people in their homes and each ticket enabled the recipient (0 Secure from a shop 5 catties of rice, This method of relief is still being carried on from four centres and any friend wishing to support this! work may do so by mentioning the same when contributing to the Annual Appeal. $22,100.00 hasbeen spent on this work from the amount donated to the Appeal last year."
Tu dealing with the question of the Refugee Camps the speaker said that, The Salvation Army has, under the auspices of the International Relief Committee and the Shanghai Relief Association, managed the largest camps in the city. Thee we oF-provided the funds for the maintenance of the camps. Since the out~ break' of hostilities 68.100 refugees have entered these camps and never id this vast army of refugees go without a meal. Thirty-seven and half million meals were prepared and distributed."
The Rice Bus Brigadier Morris went on to describe the activities of the Rice which tours the city taking hot n and vegetables to those compelled to end the night on the streets. Evi ually it was found that the distribution was best made from one contre. Chinese coming from miles around to receive a share in the food. Altogether $10.00 were spent on this service.
In conclusion the speaker told of the success of the new Beggar Camp. During the first month of operation 1200 beggars were received at the camp, and after undergoing certain examinations were placed in huts. Rehabilitation work is proceeding very well in the camp, many of the inmates being taught useful trades. 50 that when they Leave the camp they will be able to fend for them-Selves. "It is hoped that this camp will rid Shanghai of one of its great est social problems, Owine to shortage of domestic flour necessitating the use of more expensive imported flour, together with higher cost of Labour, an application from the bakeries for permission to increase the cost of family bread from 50 cents to 56 cents per pound, has been approved by the 70 Ccuneils on the under~ standing that the price will be readjusted 1f and when conditions improve.
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