Nanking, June 4.
'A fairly large gathering of the male members of the British com munity and of other nationalities assembled at the British Consulate here on Thursday in response to the invitations slut out by Mr, B. Giles, c.3.¢., our Consul, for the reception held in honour of the birthday of King George. From an early hour H.M.S. Gnat, and the Chinese men-of-war in harbour dressed ship, and as the hour of the reception (11.30-12.30) drew nigh the main road in the vicinity of the Consulate was lined with the local soldiery and police in expectation of the arrival of the Chinese Military and Civil Governors, Towards noon the guests began to arrive and were received by Mr, Giles. Among those present wer E. Field marshal Li Shun (Military Governor)
ud E. Chi Y (Civil Governor) and their respective—suites Consul J. K. Davis (the Japanese Consul and staff, Mr.E. ©. Gill manager! and Mr. J. J. 1 (Local manager) International Export Ca., Mr, Ro H.R. Wade, Commissioner of Customs, Mr. J. Sterling, Postal Commissioner,' Commander Hartford, H. M.S Gnat, Messrs. Vesty A. R. J. Hearne, R. B. Avies, J. Alston W. ©. Dodds, FG. Harvison, E.R' food, Craggs. Captains V. Stapleton-Cotton and O. E. Molland, D. Issaieff, LB. Loucks, Dr. L. Satchwell-Smith, Dr. W. E. Macklin, Rev. J. G. Magee, Messrs. G Daniels, 8. G. Adams, G. N, Oliver, F.
Rasburn, Hyde ' Lay, Islay Drysdale, F. W. K. Galston, Int. Mudes, 6. E. M. Olive, W. H. Tipton, 90S H.C. Taylor and W. H. Jackson After the arrival of the Chinese Military and Civil Governors, a party of the bluejackets from the Gnat marched past, Mr. Giles taking the salute. An adjournment was then made to the reception room where after the toast of The King thad been duly honoured, lunch was served. Then tolley felicitous speeches by the Military Governor (which were read from an illuminated. scroll and translated by the Chinese Advisor) These were followed by a cheer from the Chinese officials present, Mr. Giles responded, the reception dispersing after 1 p.m, Tae Anxvat Strawserry Festtvar-
The Annual Strawberry Festival of the Nanking Association was held on the 28th ultimo on. the lovely lawn of Dr. and Mrs, J. B. Williams: it was numerously attended and proved to be one of the most enjoyable outdoor functions held here. Dr, and Mrs. Williams were ideal hosts and in conjunction with the Committee of thi Association welcomed the guests as they arrived, sparing no pains in making li comfortable, Everyone brought their own supper, strawberries, ices and coffee being served by the Committee. This was followed by a business meeting; reports ¢f the various branch activities of the Association were read and adopted, " vote of thanks passed to the outgoing Committee
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