Ever ready to appreciate and render due praise to worth, the foreign community of Soochow gave a farewell tea on Tuesday afternoon in honour of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Clarke of the Imperial Maritime Customs. The gathering was he'd at the hospitable home of Dr. and Mr. J. B. Fearn who #s genial host and charming hostess contributed much to the pleasure of the occasion, The reception renins were transformed into a bower of flowers.
A Presentation, After tha delicious refreshments had been served the unsuspecting guests of honour were decoyed into conspicuous sents and made the recipients of two handsome gold-lined silver rose bowls mounted on carved ebony stands. The bowls were embossed ina beautiful design of bamboo and cherry blossoms, and were the gift of the missionary community of Soochow. The presentation was made in his usual happy und graceful style by the Rev. I. C. Dubose, D. D., on behalf of the donors.
Mr. Clarke' responded with charming frankness and genuine appreciate The Recipients.
Mr. Clarke hag for five sears held th office of Commissioner of Customs at this port and welduu, if ever, has anyone gained such a hold on the esteem and affection of the residents us that held by him and his much-loved wife. Their cultured home hws a congenial und refreshing resort for and harassed worker, and it is with genuine regret we bid adieu to these Kind friends and wish them a happy, helpful home-going.
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