On the eve of his departure for a holiday at home, Captain William Dobie, of the Yuenfah, has received signal proof of the esteem and respect in which he is held in Shanghai amongst the people with whom Uusiness has brought him into con-tut, On Tursday night, 23rd ult. at 46, Kinnyse Road, the residence of Mr. D. J. Abraham, he was presented with a silver ten set and tray, and an address encased in silver casket, by Me, Abraham on behalf of several firms. Captain Dobie, who suitably thanked the donors of the gift, has also been the recipient of numerous presents from business men During his career in Shanghai he has done much to farther the opium trade of the port, and has earned the respect of all who knew him. 'The address accompanying the presentation was couched in the following terms—''Captain Win, Dobie, R.S. Yuen-fah, We, the undersigned' firms, who have had for so many years your kindly ce-operation in the course of our business, are very pierised t" have this opportunity of expressing our thanks for, and appreciation of, your uniformly courteous conduct towards us. We have much pleasure in presenting you with this small token of our regard. We heartily wish you bon voyage, the happiest conditions at home for your well-earned holiday, and safe return'in the new future when we we shall gladly welcome you back, Shanghai, 23rd April, 1901."
(Signed) Tara & Ca Tauatr & Ca.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.