Christmas night the Germon Y.BLC.A. held 2 most enjoyable reception and entertainment. As the rooms on Carter Road were not large enough, the lecture hall and other rooms in the second storey of the Chinese Asseiation on Nan-King rond were used. Refreshments were served 280 Germans, and with Mr. Kampmann in the chair, a delightful programme was carried cut~-addresses by Messrs. Domay and Traub, recitations by Messrs. Rchn and Wohllcher, solos by Messrs, Pfannemiiller and Witt, duets by Misses Dieterbe and McDonald, as well as several pieces by the male chorus of sixty voices under the direction of Mr. Vogt. Representatives were present, not only from the German army, but also from H.LM.S. Jaguar and Geier, and the two German torpedo-boats lying off Shang hai.
On Wednesday evening the Chinese Association building was elaborately decorated with flags, greens and trees, and 152 members sat down toan & la carte, dinner, After justice had bern done to a bountiful repast, Dr. Chauncy Goodrich, of Peking, as toast master, ushered in the feast of reason. Of the four Chinese gentlemen who responded to toasts three had been educated in American _universities, The Chinese spoke in English, and the foreigners in Kaan Hua, Mr. W. W. Yen, B, A., spoke with fine diction of "The Significance of Christmas." Mr. S.
New, in a remarkably forceful speech, sketched "China in the New Century." Dr. W. E. Macklin convulsed the house as he retold the story from Chinese history of the " ltvolution of a Monkey." Mr. S.K. Dzaro prophesied as to the future of the work of the Young Meu's Christian Association im China, and Mr. C. S. Chang responder fittingly ta the sentiment "Glad tidings to all people.
The Inst toast was given in Chinese. "The overflowing cup,"" and was responded to by Mr. 'T. D. Wong. A surprise was, however, in store for the unsuspecting General Secretary. Mr. Wong finished his well roundel periods by presenting Mr. Lewis with a silver loving cup, on behalf of the members of the Chinese As-8 mn. As the beautiful souvenir was handed to Mr. Lewis three cheers and a tiger were given with a heartiness which left. no doubt of the sincerity of the sentiments involve?.
The music was one of the distinguishing fextares of the croning. The St. John's College Band, of thiricon performers, played six. selections. An orchestra of five Chinese musical instruments, played by members of the Association, was really a delightful addition to the evening's pleasure. Mention must he made of the hard work in preparation which was done by Mr. Beech, Acting Secretary of the Chinese Association, and thanks are due to the ladies who so generously assisted him, 26 French mails with an average of 33} days, against 33% in 1899, 33} in 1898, 33} in 1807, 33} in 1896, 36in 1895, and 1904, 36} in 1893, 36 in the three previous yenrs, and 36} in 1889. german mail on Thursday or 31, days. Friday 5, 32 45 Satunlay 5, 33
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