Cav. de Rossi, in proposing the success of Lieut. Ferrarin for the rest of his journey, said that the name of Ferrarin would go down in history together with those of the old explorers. May 2, he said, would indeed be a wonderful date which would be remembered by all Italians in Shanghai. It was wonderful that he could have fought his way over the continents—itself The Chairman then presented Lieut. Ferrarin with a handsome silver shield, and in returning thanks the latter said:— accept with many thanks and am grateful for the beautiful shield which you have so kindly given me. I shall always cherish it. I have been received elsewhere, but I can say that I have never enjoyed myself so much as I have to-night, Your hearty reception touches me. I have done very little and do not deserve such a welcome. I wish to say that I hope to complete nly journey and then to return to Shanghai and make your closer acquaintance."
who new Ttalian Ambassador to Tokio, Marquis Paolucci, then proposed the toast of the President of China,. and Mr. Yang Tebong, Commissioner, of Foreign Affairs, that of the King of Italy.
Kines or tHe Earta.
The following composition of Gerve Baronti was read by the composer herself
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.