The Spirit of Chinese Philanthropy; a Study in Mutual Aid
The book The Spirit of Chinese Philanthropy; a Study in Mutual Aid was written by author Tsu, Yu Yue, Bp., 1886- Here you can read free online of The Spirit of Chinese Philanthropy; a Study in Mutual Aid book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Spirit of Chinese Philanthropy; a Study in Mutual Aid a good or bad book?
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Management and Finances: Association business is taken care of by a salaried Committee of 12 men, who occupy the offices in groups of four at a time. As to I04 T^^ SPIRIT OF CHINESE PHILANTHROPY [104 the duties of the Committee-men, it is required that they shall always keep in touch with one another, and co-operate heartily, for "it is by co-operation that the good cause can be best furthered." The finances of the association are derived from several sources. A part of the funds comes from civ...il officials, but the major part from voluntary contributions. Pub- licity is rigidly maintained through monthly and annual reports. Of the annual reports, it is recorded, one copy is kept at the association office, another copy goes to the District magistrate, and a third is solemnly burned before the local god. At this religious performance, all the officers of the Association must be present, and together they make the following declaration: VVe, the managers of the Life Saving Association venture to come before thee, O God, and humbly represent that owing to the vastness of the waters and the raging of the billows in the rivers of VVuhu, a sudden squall striking the passing craft and taking the sailors unawares will cause ship-wreck and loss of life.
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