On Saturday evening from 9.30 to 10.30 p.m. there was a pyrotechnic display on the river in front of the French Bund, which formed part of the programme in connection with the reception to Admiral Brille and his officers by the French Colony.
The Reception was held in the grounds of the French Consulate, which were beautifully il-Iuminated for the occasion. A large number of people availed themselves of the kindness and hospitality of their French neighbours to be present. An excellent p: mo of music was "rendered by the band of the Montcalm, which was greatly enjoyed, and refreshments were provided on a most lavish \scale, as-was done a short time ago when the German community entertained their Admiral and his officers.
The Montcalm and four torpedo-boat-destroyers left this morning for Shanghai.
Still no Rain.
In spite of the prohibition to kill pigs for three days, and the prayers offered up at the temples by the local officials, with the exception of one slight shower there has been no rain for a long time. The country needs it badly.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.