Vlll PROCEEDINGS 



the technique of Chinese Painting known as the "Mustard 

 Seed Garden" — K'ai-Tseu-Yuan Houa Tchouan. In the 

 death of Rephael Petrucci, Sinology has suffered an irrepar- 

 able loss. Upon his departure for England Dr. Stanley, who' 

 will be greatly missed, presented to the library many 

 publications — pamphlets on Natural History, from his own 

 library. These will be a great addition to our shelves. 



The library has been greatly used both by members and 

 non-members — the latter may not, of course remove books 

 from the library, but are free to consult the shelves as 

 much as they please — a privilege which is certainly appre- 

 ciated by a number of people. 



I would call the notice of all who use the library to the 

 fact that the five remarkable volumes published by the 

 Shinbi Shoyin Co. in Tokio, dealing with Chinese Paintings 

 from the earliest periods — have been placed in the library 

 on temporary loan. They are kept in a tin-lined box and may 

 be seen upon application to the Assistant in charge. All 

 those who are interested in Chinese Art are advised to study 

 these beautiful works. 



During my absence from Shanghai in the coming 

 Summer Mrs. Cecil Maguire has kindly consented to fill my 

 place. 



The staff remains unchanged Mr. Woo and Mr. Chao 

 having ably performed their duties during the year. 



This is the 13th annual Report which I have the honour 

 to present to the Society. 



The Honorary Treasurer's Report. 



In the absence of the Treasurer, Mr. A. C. Hynes, the 

 Financial Statement for the year was read by the Secretary, 

 and is printed herewith : — 



