On Saturdsy ovening, a dinner held in the M Qlub, Shanghai, the, occasion bein; nf thering of men from the four North m' Countjes of England for the, purpage, of becoming better scquainted with, qna another and possibly forming an -Astociati tion.
Blechynden occupied the chair and Mr. W. Bell the vice-ch Thoro was a very good muster. A who would have liked to: have present wore kept away by force of circumstances.
Dinner over, the Chairman rose and ably proposed the health of His Majesty, King Edward, which was duty honoured. ring mauner and referring to. the patriotism which was due from them to their, mother country and counties, An occasion of this kind was, be said, very necessary. to bind those coming from the different counties in closer bonds of friendship than they would per otherwise. Belf-reliance strong point in a North Countryman, but leaving that.out of the question there could be nothing better than the formation in a short date of an Association. The Chairman then went on to remark that " communication had been received from Mr. J. R. Twentyman regretting his inability to be present owing to his Into accident, bat also expressing the wish that the evening would be pleasantly spent. He therefore suggested that s letter should' be sent to Mr. Twentynan expressing the' feelings of those prosont and wishing him a speedy was flushed, a double gooseneck screwed recovery.
Me. R. A. Qrd proposed the toéat of the Navy and Army, which was responded to by Mr. Hall, M.
The next toast, that of the Ladies, was given by Mr. William Bell and replied to by Mr. A. L. Blechyaden.
Messrs. W. Bell, C. Boll, Brankston, Ord, Tate, Thursfield, and Capt. Craven contributed songs toward the eveniog's amusement, the accompanist. being Mr. Mansfield. "A most enjoyable evening was brought! toa deo by the singing of the National Anthem.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.