British Community's Reception in their Honour at the Town Hall Edward and Lady Pearce were guests of honour at ai recept: on held in the Town Hall on Monday afternoon and arranged by the British Societies by way of public recognition and appreciation of the knighthood conferred upon Sir Edward. Arrangements were very capably made by the reception committee. composed of Messrs. A, C. Clear, Vice-President of the China Association (Chairman), A. Campbell, President of St, Andrew's Society. W. Trenchard Davis, Vice-President of St. George's Society (who attended also as representing the British Chamber of Commerce), J. J. Dunne, President of St, Patrick's Society, and the Rev. Evan Mor-President of St. David's Society. Mr. C. R. Slowe and Mr. W. H. Etterley were responsible for the decoration of the hall, which was simple but decidedly effective and made a most charming picture. The central portion of the hall was enclosed with arches of graceful bamboo, and wisteria and in the centre of this space, set apart for dancing, was a prettily decorated bandstand which served also as a platform for the formal reception. The far end of the hall was admire ably arranged for the service of tea, and in a corner under the gallery Mr. Etterley had arranged a very charming floral drawing room in which Sir Edward and Lady Pearce received visitors—a numerous company and very representative. The attendance included a large number of ladies, among them Mrs. E. M. Gull, representing the British Women's Association, from whom Lady Pearce received a pretty bouquet of pink roses. The B.W.A. were responsible for the whole of the refreshments. which were excellently served, with several ladies helping as waitressed.
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