Luncheon in "The Dome"
Licul.-Col, J. E, Hume, of the ist Battalion. The Loyal Regiment, Major 3, Lindsell, his Second-in-Command, and' other' officers of the regiment were the guests at an informal luncheon on Nov, 20 of the Royal Air Force "Association of Shanghai in 'The Dome." 'They were welcomed by Mr, J. E, Badeley, Vice-President, who said' that he hoped the occasion marked the beginning of a valued ucquaintaneeship, and that the asso ciation would be glad to welcome them as visiting members. Conclud~ ing, he called upon all members to drink a toast to the Loyals, "a name for a fine regiment."
In reply, Lieut.-Col, Hume thanked the association for its welcome, and a that he himself felt particularly ble to visit "The since he happened to have the honour of belonging to the R.A.F., though not as a flying officer. He was, not going to make a speech; he had een told he would not be required by their president, who had probably heard him speak before and thought "the Jess T said the better Claughter)." Aga matter of fact, when he entered the club and saw the aeroplane practice bomb (camouflan-Ing a belly hanging near the head of the table, he felt, it to be rather ominous," and wondered whether it was made to drop when a speaker began to talk too tong! He concluded extending an invitation to all members to visit their quarters in Great Western Road,
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