nct Pelham Warren, scoompanied by P. & O. 8, Delhi on Tuesday.
fies Warren, Shanghai the Sir Pelham Warren's association with China has extended over 80 many years that it is difficult to believe that it will be brought to conclusion by his retirement, after a long and honourable career, from the Consular Service, The burden of all the farewell speeches made daring the past three weeks in his honour—to the same effect, and no one who has enj his personal acquaintance or has paged into official relation with him will fail to echo wish that Shanghai will see bim back in ite midst again before long, at least on a visit. Sir Pelham Warren's reputation, however, has been built up no less upon the shrewd and capable performance of his official duties than upon the social side of the Consulate-Geners! during his tenure of office. His long experience of Chinese officialdom had equipped him with instinctive knowledge of the right way to approach each new sitastion, and there can be little doubt that many of Shengbai's political problems ould have attained an easier and readier solution, if they could have been left in the bands of Sir Pelham Warren for adjustment, In patience, perseverance and inscratability of expression he was the match of sny mandarin, and there can have been few of Chios's officials who were brought into touch with him whose goodwill and confidence he did not win, outline of Sir Pelham Warren's career has already appeared in these" columns and does not call for recapitalntion now. A familiar figare, esteemed and respected, passes from Shanghai, to enjoy, wi be hope for many years a -earned rest, and all who have known him will voice the wish " An revoir." With Sir Pelham is leaving also Mies Warren, who has presided over the social life of the Consulate-General, and shares with her father an rally wide esteem, popularity and friendship.
The members of the Shanghai Football Clab on Satarday presented Sit Pelham Warren with a prettily designed rette case, The presentation, of the honour yon have done us our President for a namber of you have attended as many matcher s possible. The fact that football has gained sach public favour in Shang-is in no small measure dae to you. You have always played the game, you have never been offside, jand no one has ever spoken of foul play (boar hear). We are very sorry indeed that you are leaving us, and we wish you to accept this slight taken of one esteem. In conclusion let me add another football phrase, You, sir, were
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