Pleasant Gathering at the British Women's Association The "At Home' given by the British Women's Association to Mrs. H. G. Simms, who is leaving for Home; was a very pleasant occasion, although tempered with sincere regret at losing so valuable a member of the Association who has served as Acting Chairman for the past six months. The afternoon was kept as informal as possible in order to allow opportunity for personal chats with Mrs. Simms who has won so many warm friends during her residence in Shanghai. There was no formal reception but the Entertainment Committee acted as hostesses, dispensing hospitality with their usual graciousness. The large committee room, attractively decorated with autumn blossoms, was filled with friends who seized this opportunity to bid farewell to the guest of honour.
On behalf of the Association Mrs. O. M. Green, the. present Acting Chairman, presented Mrs. Simms with a beautiful basket of pink carnations, the gift of the Gardening Department, sent with the best wishes of the whole As—sociation. In a very happily turned speech Mrs. Green expressed the appreciation of the _Association for the efficient and
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