London vid Bombay, July 4.
Bir Matthew, Nathao, K.c.M.G., Into Governor of Hongkong, was entertained at a banquet by the African Society list night. A distinguished company was present.
Sir Godfrey Lagden, K.c3.,, who presided, in proposing Sir Matthew's health, paid a glowing tribute to the brilliant career of the new Governor of Natal, and udded thnt all present were proud 10 think that.
ch a man was chosen to follow the footsteps of so eminent and tinguished a Goveroor as Sir Henry McCallum.—Reuter.
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