An interesting evening was passed at mat., when a party of Mansfield, who ing Amoy after his second term of office there, on promotion to the post of Qonsul-General at Canton, to meet them at a farewell dinner at the Amoy Club, Some thirty-five men sat down to dinner, Mr. Bowra, Commissioner of Customs, who wan in the chair, in proposing the health of Mr. Mansfield, mentioned the appreciation in which his services were hold by the community. A genial, tactful Consul, always ready to listen to peoplo and do wi could for them, on pleasant terms with his colleagues, a sportsman, and.a strong supporter of the Race Club, a kind and hospitable host, Mr, Mansfiold's departure created a void which could not easily Mr. Mansfield, io reply, sai quite overcome by the feeling dit at hia leaving the place. In all the ports in which he had served, he loft -Inone with greater regret than Amoy, had exceptionally pleasant his consular colleagues and the whole community.
Mr. Kruse, on behalf of the German community, in 8 well-expressed speech suid they too regretted the departure of Mr. Mansfield, who had been courteous and friendly not only to his own nationals, but to all others.
Mr. Uyino, Consul for Japan, Dr. Merz, Consul for Germany, Dr. Lupton, U. 8. Vice-Consul, and many other gentlemen of nationalities other than British were among the hosts at the banquet, w! pronounced to have been & success, and a well-deserved compliment to Mr. Mansfield.
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