The Municipal Service Club appears to be making rapid strides corgeds making itself extremely pop! 3 On Saturday evening, members and friends, ladies being included, to the number of about 100, assembled in the Club rooms to say goodbye and "bon voyage" to Mr. R. J. Harris of the Public Works Department, and his wife, who are about to leave'for home on a well earned holiday.
A splendid little amateur band, under the joint conductorship of Messrs. Webb and D'Arcy Heron, rendered the necessary music in a most able and satisfactory manner.
The evening's official programme was commenced shortly after 9 p.wu. with a one-step, after which Mr. Ling, of the S. M. P., a new addition to Shafighai's talent, sang a song in such a way as to call for an encore. Dancing and singing took turns from thence to half time.
Mr. G. E. Marshall, hon. secretary of the Club, then mentioned that they had gathered there that evening to say farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Harris, before they left for the Homeland. He wished the departing couple a pleasant journey home, and on behalf of members and friends, requested the honoured guests to accept suiall souvenirs of the good wishes of every one present.
rs, Harris's present consisted of avery pretty silver-backed hand-mirror, hairbrush and comb. Mr. Harris received a gold wrist watch with gold band.
After the presentation and the singing of "They are jolly good fellows," Mr. Harris, on behalf of his wife and self, made suitable reply.
Mr. Ling, who is quite equal to many professional comic singers, was vociferously encored each time ho took the floor. Mr. Bert Stormes, one of Shanghai's old favourites, is too well known to need comment. Needless to say that everything he did was well done. Mr. English, of H. M. S. Scarab, is another born artist as far as singing, playing, dancing or talking is concerned, and was encored each time he put in an appearance. Mr. G. E. Marshall acted as M. C. throughout the evening, being well backed up by Mr. F. George.
A very pleasant evening was brought to a close shortly after midnight, after a very hearty vote of thanks had been tendered to the band.
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