More than a hundred members of the British community of Shanghai attended the cocktail "at home" held on board H. M. S. Kent on Thursday evening. The function was in the nature of a farewell to Admiral Sir Frederic and Lady Dreyer, who left for Hongkong next day.
The farewell reception given by the Commander-in-Chief and Lady Dreyer was duly held but the host and hostess were absent owing to the death of their very close friend, Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Jellicoe with whom Admiral Dreyer served no less than six times and was on the terms of the warmest affection, Admiral and Lady Dreyer were greatly affected by the news of Lord Jellicoe's death which came as a sad blow on the eve of their departure from Shorghai.
The gues were taken to the ship small boats which left the French Bund Jetty from 630 pam. onwards. The flagship was ablaze with lights for the occasion, probably the last appearance of Sir Frederic and Lady Dreyer in Shanghai for they are to stay in Hongkong only until January when Sir Frederic will be relieved of his duties by. Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Among the invited guests were:
Sir Frederick and. Lady Maze, Sir John and Lady" Brenan, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. 0. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs, A. G, Mossop, Judge Grant Jon Mr. A.H. George, Mr. and Mrs. J.
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Steptoe, fol. Hammond Smith and the of the Royal Tnniskilling, Fusiliers, Major E. Ainger, Major and Mrs, J.T. Ford, Mr. J. R. St.
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