'A large and distinguished gather-_ ing was present at the annual ball of the St. John Ambulance Brigade which was held in the Root Garden of the Hongkong Hotel on April 7. /Sir William Shenton, president of the association, made eulogistic references to the leaders and the work they are! carrying on, after which Dr. Li Shu-fan, the chairman, gave a comprehensive review of the activities of the brigade since its inception in 1016.
'A special tribute was pald to Mrs. Langley, the secretary.
'Among the large gathering were Sir William Shenton, Dr. and Mrs. W. B.A. Moore, Dr. and' Mrs. D. J. Valentine, Dr. Li Shu-fan, Dr. Mal Luk, Dr. "Arthur Woo, Dr. T. C. Yip} and Dr. W. K. Wong. Songs by Miss Civie Yuen and Mr. Li Char-chi, who were accompanied by Mr. J. G. Chan ton, added a pleasing touch to the [evening's programme.
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