On Wednesday, Now Year's day, S.G. Myr. Paris and the missionaries of the various orders represented in Shanghai, Licutenant Cslonel Valette and the "-licers f the Fr neb garrison, the commander and staff of the raiser Bugeaud, and others were received at the French Consulate by M. Ratard (French Consul-General) "The ree option was held in he large salon, and was largely att Tu the course che speech of welcome, M. Ra'ard spoke the unity existing: amongst all classes of Frenchmen in China, and especially _in Shanghai, for their common good. He alo referred to the excellent work em ducted by the French Municipal Counc in promoting the interesta and prosperity of the Concession, and concluded remarks by asking them to jain with him in pre-outing an address t+ the President of the French Republic, the head of their country expressing their devotion to, and ardent wishes for, the prosperity of France.
About half-past twelve o'clock the recep ion came tw an end, and M. Brunat propose! cordial vote of thanks to M. Ratard for his kindness.
In the evening the mem-rs of the French community presented tiwir respects to M. and Mme. Ratard.
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