Owing to the lengthy programme! arranged for the evening, the toast list was brief, only that of—Our Guests"—being' submitted. This was proposed by 'Mr. A. W. Sherif, of the General Committse, who' in welcoming the guest. spoke of the excellent spirit' of—ce-operation existing between the various Protant Churches in Shanghai.
On behalf of the visitors Bishop Gowdy and the Rev. Gordon Poteat responded in happy vein, the former congratulating Union Church on ite various activities and on the spirit, displayed. He was glad to see ma Mfested here in Shanghai the things which should unite rather than divide the Christian Church—and he felt the churches in the homelands might find in such a gathering something they might well emulate, He would describe the Union Church as church of the highest rank."
Dr, Poteat spoke of his happy association with Union Church, and of the inspiration he had received from its Minister, who, he regretted, was s0 soon to leave Shanghai.
The Entertainment During the evening songs were given by Mrs. Umpleby and Mr. David MeGavin; Mr. Diarn con: telbuted two interesting monologues: while the losing item was an am ing operetta, words written by Int, Herbert, of "Punch" fame, presented by Mr."and Mrs. Moodle, Mrs. Peccane, Mrs. Dorothy Huntley-Davidson, Miss Phoebe Tuck, and Mr, John Lee.
Before the company dispersed Mr. Newsham warmly thanked all who had contributed to such an enjoyable evening, making special mention of the work done by the Service Committee, and especially Mrs, Harmon and Mrs. Train, in arranging the reatly admired' decorations,
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