On Saturday afternoon a unique and interesting ceremony took place at the residence of Dr. 8. P. Barchet on the occasion of the prose by some in fluential members of the Chinese ¢ bau-ber of Commerce, and others connected with various Guilds in Shanghai, of a Honorifie Umbrella (Wan San) and massive Silver Uap, as a mark of appreciation of Dr. Barchet's long and faithful services as ited States Assesser at the Mixed Soon after two o'e arrived at Dr.
Barchet's home in the North Szechuen Road Extension, About a score of Chinese musicians playing foreign instruments led the The W.-C. Herald and S. C. & C. Gazette, 255 way; a number of carriages followed in which were seated the members of the deputation. Then came cuoligs carrying the Unbrell. The Tablet end Cup were placed on two huge ornament tal tngtst suc as are usually employed by the Chinese to carry incen
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