Lunt, marine superintendent of the China Merchants S. N. Ca., broke the usual bottle of champagne and christened the vessel, an electric button was pressed and loud cheers arose as the ship gained way on her rush into the water.
Following the ceremony refreshments were served in one of the company's buildings.
In proposing a toast to' the success of the new ship and her owners, Mr. John Prentice, who presided, gave his hearers some details in regard to the ship and presented Mrs. Stedman with a gold bag for her kindness in christening the vessel. After Captain Lunt had" responded on behalf of daughter, Mr. Fu Siao-en-representing the owners, thanked the Shanghai Dock & Engineering Ca., and wished them every Mr. W. 8. Burns then gave a brief reply of thanks.
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