On Friday, December 3, a reception was given at Headquarters for Mrs, Lampson, wife of the new Minister, who was passing through Shanghai on route for Peking. This was well attended by the members. Mrs. J. T. Ford, the Chairman, acted hostess supported by members of the Executive and Entertainment Committees, who, together with the. chairmen of sections and several other members were presented to Mrs, Lampson, Tea w served in the large Hall, and the name of the B.W.A, Mrs, Lampson back to Chin ing her all future happiness and Mrs. Lampson, in a very charming way, responded, thanking the BA.A, for its good wishes, During tea an attractive Programme was rendered by the Section. Mrs. Anne Cameron sang "Wings" accompanied by Mrs. W. Lyle; Miss B. White, arrayed ina pretty costume, executed a graceful Eastern dance; Mrs. Allison sang those well-known songs "If I might come to you" and "The Slave Song," and Mrs. Lyle "Deeper my Love" and "My Ain Hose." Graham amused the audience with a laughable sketch entitled "The Clergyman's Daughter." Thus ended a most enjoyable afternoon.
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