Mr, Maze has referred to that very important body, the Whangpoo Conservancy Board; in a few words he has sketched out the admirable work performed and has alluded to the importance of the work still to be done, It is no exaggeration to say that the ques-is one of vital importance for this port and that the prosperity of Shanghai is largely dependent on what has been and what remains to be accomplished by the Whangpoo Conservancy Board, and I feel confident that you will afl agree with me in seconding most heartily the hopes expressed in this connexion by the Shanghai Commissioner.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I will now conclude by asking you to join me in renewing the expression of our good wishes for success and prosperity to Shanghai's new Custom House.
Refreshments were then served, for which part of the' ceremony the old firm of Messrs. Caldbeck Macgregor was responsible with its usual efficiency,
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