A public dinner was given by the Governor on the 10ta. All the members of our party were invited to dine at the Club or two Kuang. Again our friend Shen Taotai had made admirable arrangements. Several of the higher officials were deputed to meet us, and a splendid banquet was prepared. The tables were laid out in foreign style. in order that nothing might be wanting a special deputy had been sent to Shanghai to procure the necessary furnishings, wines and champagne. The menu was as unique as the occasion was rare:—Bird's nest, shark's fins, stewed pigeon, stewed fish, fried pigeon eggs, tried' chicken, pineapple, shell fish, awabi (Japanese),—lichee, peas, bamboo shoots, roast duck, roast pork, puddings, fruits, " coffee, etc. Some of the supplies came from Singapore, others from Europe and America. After the banquet the guests were photographed to commemorate the occasion.
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