SHANGHAI, The inaugural meet of the above Institute was held the Temperance Hull. Lhe proc commenced with a tex, for which the Hon, Seo., Mr. J. R. Rogerson, had in the name of the members, issued a large number of invitations, upwards of 150 of which were accepted. The tables were prettily ornamented with flowers and other decorat the many Jadies bein, At the conclusion of the repast, th in the form of an address nicely got up on vellum, to Mr. J. M. Robson, gineer of the steamer Ningpo, who is a liberal benefactor of the and to whom, so far, its success mainly tobe due. Owl of their profess nor the Presi ud by Mr. 0. P, Blethen receiving the testimonial on behulé of Mr, Robson The Cnaimray, in his opening address, gave a brief history of the origin and Progress of the Institute, which he said how consisted of 41 professional members and 12 honorary members, among the latter being some of the foremost memborg
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