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Show Post-script: In a few cases we enclose this extra paragraph. It is long indeed since we have voiced any appeal. The "depression" has hit us with tremendous force, for three China banks , in which were considerable trust and personal funds, have lately closed their doors, and little is expected from the wreckage. We complain not at all for ourselves, but it happens that Mechanic Chi, who came on a two year agreement, was to be paid from these funds. He is a fine assistant and mechanic, seeing to the upkeep of sewing machines, clocks, typewriters, etc., making hospital iron beds, manufacturing bath-tubs*, attending to plumbing, electric wiring, etc. Without him there is no one to do these things except by bringing in workmen from 12 days away. Our thought is that some will appreciate the chance to take a day or a week, or a month of his salary. The cost is one dollar a day (U.S. money) including proportional cost of getting him here and back to his home. There could hardly be a more practical and rewarding investment. Personal checks on any local bank or U.S. postage stamps are easy and safe to send by ordinary mail. We sincerely hope and pray that all his working days for the two years will be provided for. Mr. Chi is understandingly expert, and the cost per day is remarkable low. Yours with faith, Emma B. Tucker Francis F. Tucker (Address) Chaotung, Yunnan „ CHINA. Nov. 1935. |