Presentation of Insignia by H. M. Minister An impressive ceremony took place on Thursday in the drawing-room of H. M. Consulate-
General, the occasion being the presentation of the insignia of the K.C.M.G. to Sir James Jamieson, H. M. Consul-General at Canton. This was performed by Sir Ronald Macleay, x.c.M.G., H. M. Minister to China.
In addition to H. M. Minister and Sir James Jamieson, tne number -present included Mrs. G. H. Stitt, his Honour Judge Sir Skinner Turner, Admiral Sir Arthur Leveson, K.c.B., Mr, Barton, 0.M.G., his Honour Judge Peter Grain, General Macnaghten, OMG, D.S.0,, Captain Alington H. M. S. Hawkins, Messrs. H. P. Wilkinson, G. S. Moss m.pe., H. J. Brett, Stark Toller, C. E. Whitamore, J. C. Hutchison, J. Bradley, A.
Campbell, A. G. Mossop, H. N. Steptoe, A. B. Long. J. Clark, C. W. Glass and R. Wood.
Sir Ronald Macleay recalled that in the Honours, List issued at the New Year His Majesty the King was graciously pleased to confer the honour of K.C.M.G. on Mr, Jamieson, the Consul-General at Canton. Mr, Jamie son was not at Home at the time, and consequently had not been able to attend an investiture. In the ordinary course the insignia of the Order was sent out to the Minister with instructions that he should if possible deliver it personally to the recipient, not by way of an investiture, but in a formal, official and ceremonial manner.
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