special tin was given on April20 at the American Club by the Amer-{ean Chamber of Commerce in honour of Mr. C. H. French, who was formerly associated with" Messrs. Andersen, Meyer & Ca, Lid. retired from China during the week-end.
The party, which was attended by past and present directors of the Chamber of Commerce, was presided over by Mr. W. H. Plant. Mr. C.
Franklin, in' presenting an in-Seribed silver elgar box to the guest of honour, made a brief speech culo ising the splendid work done in the past by Mr. French.
Mr. French, who has been president of the Chamber on six different occasions, responded briefly thanking his colleagues for the handsome token of their esteem.
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