had been announced at head-quarters, To this all the Japanese officers, the mandarin and a fow of the more influential of the natives, and the: only two: European men. in the neighbourhood had been invited. The two latter being rather curious as to a Japanese banquet, at the appointed time found themselves ina gaily adorned room well filled with guests. The tables were spread with white cloths and covered with good thin; But in vain was a seat looked for. The guests probably numbered about three hun-red and all stood while they ate and drank.
A great many flags adorned the room conspicuous among which were The Union Jack and The Stars. and Stripes. The proceedings commenced by the General rapping for order and in a brief speech propostig the health of. the Emperor, which -was drunk with honours. The cheers would have done credit to 2 company of Britishers. After this what I presume was a eulogistic poem written for the occasion was read aloud. Then the guests commenced at the many good things provided for them:
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