Irving left here on the 2nd instant in the steamer China for Shanghai en rowe for home. On the Ist inst. the St Andrew's pecee of which Mr. Bell Irving was the President, met and presented him with a silver quaich, designed and supplied. by Mesers, Falconer & Ca. The bow} rests upon stand formed by four silver dragons, and there are two solid gold shields, one bearins an inscription and the other St. Andr coat farms, The quaich. is adored with the following lines Come fill this up with barley bree, As generous as your mind, And join us in the generous toast, "The whole of human kind." souvenir of his connection with the Society.
Mr. Bell Irving greatly appreciated. this Mr. Bell Irving'sseatat the Board of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank has been already taken by Mr, J. J. Keswick, and the nine gentleman will no doubt replace him on the Executive and Legislative Councils.
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