Weihaiwei, June 4.
His Honour the Commissioner gave an "At Home" yesterday in honour of the King's birthday. Fine weather prevailed, so there was a large company of officers from the ships in harbour, also Vice-Admiral Sir A. Duff and Miss Duff. Most of the residents on the Island and Mainland were also present as well as the visitors staying at the hotel. Guests were rceceived by Lady Lockhart and Sir Jas. Lockhart on the lawn, where tea was provided and' lavish strawberries and cream and ice cream. Tennis was indulged in all the afternoon and much enjoyed. The ladies present were few compared to the large number of men who attended the At Home.
A_ royal salute of 21 gums was fired by all the ships in harbour and on the streets bunting and flags were displayed and the ships were dressed as usual on such occa-fons.
IMS. Alacrity arrived last Sunday and the flagship H.MLS. Hawkins on Monday morning.
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