A Highly Enjoyable Christmas Party The Christmas party held by the Cathedral "Men's Club in thole quarters at 21 Kiukiang Road last. Wednesday night was an unqualified success, The club room and adjoining rooms in the Church House were all thrown together and tastefully decorated. "A very' large number. of guests came and enjoyed themselves to the full. Games were indulged in, musical chairs, general post, and 0 on.
There was a very fine programme. "The Three Durbs" were in top form and most generous with their encores, and even then it seemed impossible to satisfy their audience. Both Miss Peach's and songs were greatly Mr. Norton Bell of "Neolithic Man,"
And then how shall one describe the refreshments; they were good, very good and Mrs. Dainton, M: Peach and Miss Robinson and th assistants showed themselves to be past masters in catering. After the refreshments came the pulling of crackers, and we would like to be allowed to thank Messrs. Whiteway, Laidlaw & Ca. for their, very generous gift.
Then a speech from the Dea in his inimitatable style and all joined in Sir Roger de Ca. yerly. It was not known that the Dean could dance Sir Roger well asthe can make an after dinner speech but he can and does. "Auld Long Syne" brought a delightful evening to a close. Congratulations must be given to Messrs. F.'W. Weaver, H. G. Farndon and A. A. Mortimore, the sub-committee in charge of the party and especially to the indefatigable secretary, Mr. Weaver, Tue Chinese press says that Lic i-wan,. a notorious bandi been captured by the local authorities and that steps are now, being taken towards apprehending other members of his gang.
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