In the presence of a large and representative gathering of Allied: members at the Shanghai Club during the tiffin hour on Monday, Mr. H. G. Simms was presented by the French Consul-General, M. Wilden, with the médatlle de reconnaissance francaise, in apprecia~ tion of his services to the A Allies milit during the war, when Mr. Simms was a very popular Chairman of the Club.
In the absence of the chairman and vice-chairman of the Club, Mr. E. W. Noel acted as master of ceremonies, and called upon M. Wilden to make the presentation, which he did with an excellent speech.
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