Weihsiwei, Nov. 19.
Yesterday afternoon an interesting function took place on the island, when, through the kind invitation of Mrs. Cavendish, the residents of and mainland were invited He singled out for special pr: and thanks Mrs, Cavendish, by whose tact and good sense many difficulties were overcome and everything moved with smoothness and in an orderly manner, so that they were quite prepared to cope with a large number of wounded mea, had such+ come. Thanks were also due to Mra. Phelips for her splendid work in arranging classes to instruct those who had offered to help nurse the sick and wounded, and to Dr. Muat, of the Colonial Service, for hie willingness to render service at all times.
At the close Fleet Surgeon Clark called for three cheers for Mrs, Cavendish, which was responded to heartily, and the company separated, Colonel the Hon. Win. Cavendish, having how finished his work here as Base Commander, is leaving at once for England, having offered his services to the Government. quantity of work sent by the British women of Shanghai to Weihaiwei for British men at the front, The residents of the mainland had the Alexandra launch kindly placed at their disposal by the Commissioner to convey them to and from the island.
Quite a large company availed themselves of the opportunity thus afforded them to inspect the numerous and varied collection of garments at the Naval Canteen. The guests were cordially received by Mrs, and Miss Cavendish, and after being shown the work done, all were loud in their praise, not only of the workmanship displayed in the make-up of the warm and serviceable garments, but also in the quality of the material used, which reflects great credit on those who sent such a generous gift, There were some 3,000 garments of different kinds on view, and they are to be forwarded to the Homeland to the Queen's Guild and probably some other Society. The consignment already sent to the troops at Tsingtao was greatly appreciated by the men, and Brigadier-General Barnardiston sent his warmest thanks on behalf of the troops, adding that the goods arrived just in the nick of time. This must be most gratifying to those who spent money and time in providing the articles.
After inspecting the garments, all adjourned to the Island Hotel where tea was provided. After tes, Fleet-Surgeon Clark, n.x., tookethe opportunity to thank all those who in any way rendered service to the Government during the hostilities at Tsingtao. He first of all touched upon the large amount of work entailed in organizing and equipping the various establishments where the wounded were to be cared for, as provision had to be made for a large number, although fortunately they were not now needed, as the casualties were comparatively few.
Weihaiwei Day by Day.
We are glad to welcome back from leave Mr. Crudge, who takes up his new duties as Financial Assistant to the Government. Mrs. Crudge and child are to arrive a few days later.
Farmers are far behind this year in the gathering in of their crops. Sweet potatoes and peanuts in many places are still in the ground, the heavy rainfall year being the main cause of this backward state of things. I hear the rainfall, so far, just touches fifty inches, while last year we had only nineteen inches, Beans are being threshed indoors as the threshing floors outside cannot be used as they are so wet.
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