In bidding you farewell, I venture to express the hope that the friendly and cordial rela. tions hitherto existing between the Municipal Council and this office may always continue.
Thave the honour to be, Lives on the bountyof the public's ursa, [squitethehaughty personage once more.
Yet greets that public with a smothered curse With scowls that speak of anything but pleasure Dauntsill-advised invaders of his leisure; From outward signs of courtesy exempt, Treats their just protests with a fine contempt Does little, strives to make that little less, And leads a life of cultured uselessness, Such is the happy Consul. Such is he That each aspiring sub.should wish to be.
Your obedient servant, P. J. Hoonss, Joux Macorecor, Esq, Chairman, Municipal Council.
Shanghai, Ist April, 1891. the receipt of your letter of f yesterday's "date Six,—Ihave the honour. to acknowledge informing me you bad handed over charge of Her Britavnic Majesty's Consulate-General to Mr. R. A. Mowat.
Tre-echo the desire expressed by you that the friendly and cordial relations hitherto existing between your once and the Municipal Council may always, continue and T avail of this opportunity to make acknowledgment of the courtesy and support which' the Council has invariably received from you during your tenure of office, T have the honour to be, Meetings.
Your obedient servant, Chairman, P. J. Hoonts, Bsq.,
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