Ningpo. Feb, 10.
The British community in Ningpo had a great honour conferred upon them by the visit of the British Minister, Sir Miles Lampson, who coulled in on his way south especial-to show his personal interest in the affairs of the few British residents in this port.
The Minister, accompanied by Mr, Sterndale Bennet and Mr. Davidson, a former Consul Ningpo, arrived in H. M, 8. Foxglove at noon on Tuesday last and was entertained to tiffin by Mr, and Mrs. J. 1. Cubbon, In the afternoon the Consul and Mra, Prideaux-Bruno were at home to all the British residents who were presented to the Minister, and all were given the opportunity of brief conversation with him.
At night the Minister and his) party were entertained to dinner At the Consulate together with the Captain and officers of H. M, S. Foxglove. Representative members of the British community including the Rt, Rey, Bishop Molony and Mrs. Molony, Mr, and Mrs, H. J. Cubbon, Commissioner of Customs, Mr. and Mrs. N, Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. R, Hi, Ballantyne and the Rev. and Mrs. A. A, Conibear, were present and a very suet ful social evening was enjoyed by all.
The Foxglove left the next morning and itis understood will, call Sri at Foochow, The brief visit of the Mi ter to Ningpo besides) Being a social event of the first Smportance has proved a source, of inspiration and encouragement to the entire community.
Foochow:
Foochow, Feb, 12.
Sir Miles Lampson, the British Minister, arrived here from Ningpo at noon on Friday on board H.ILS. Foxglove. His Excellency motored to the British Consulate accompanied by a Chinese naval escort.
Sortly after his arrival Sir Miles exchanged: calls with General Fang
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