The members of the World's Chinese Federation will, hold special reception this evening at 8 o'clock, in their Hall No. 562 Barkill Road, in honour of their Excellencies Ting-fang, Chinese Minister designate to the U. S., Spain and Pera, and M. T. Liang, Taotai of this Port, to bid farewell and God speed to the one on his approaching departure abroad, and a hearty welcome to the latter on his assumption of the difficult and important post of Senior Chinese Official of Shanghai and vicinity, All resident and visiting members of the Federation are earnest-
January 22. ly requested to be present at the reception.
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