The Archive · 1898

THE BANQUET

by about two hundred and fifty persons: the held their annual meeting on the 5th inst. General and his officers formed the majority of those present, though a little handful of Britishers were also there, as well us quite a few of the local officials and prominent Chinese. The healths of the Japanese and Chinese Emperors were respectively drunk, and three cheers were given for Queen Victoria. An Orchestra had been got together for the occasion but we were given to understand that it was not com-Betenttogiveus our "Cod Save the Queen."

ut the good feeling towards England was evident throughout' the proceedings. At night

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