A numerously signed farewell address was presented to the Hon. W. Keswick at Hongkong on the 16th inst. The ceremony took place in St, Andrew's Hull, which was filled with the hon, gentleman's friends admirers, and never has a more numer-or enthusiastic yethering assembled in Hongkong on any similar occasion, Lhe attendance included members of every race represented in the Colony—European, Indian, and Chinese—and a sprinkling of ladies was noticeable.
Mr. A. P. MacEwe made the presentation, and in doing so said—Sir, as soon as it became generally known that it was your intention to take your departure—I trust I may not say final departure—from Hongkong, a wish was expressed by your numerous friends and a large section of the public that in recognition of the many valuable services you have rendered to this Colony, some public notice should be taken of your departure—(Applause)—and it was decided at a large and influential meeting of the committee held for the purpose to present you with an address and to ask your acceptance of a small testimonial. With reference to this address T mention to you a fact, and I do so because I think it isa matter which will be most fully appreciated by you, and that is,
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