The most formal event by which Shanghai arranged to welcome the Australian Rotarians. was a dance libeld on Mur, 18 at the Astor House Hotel. Each of the various nationalities which are represented in the local Rotary Club contributed special numbers to the extensive programme. The affair was arranged by the Shanghol Rotary Club under the personal direction of Mr, W. J. Haw= kins and his committee, and proved to be a great success, set out in many different: directions on "March 13° and were geon about the city in small groups for the most part." Mr. B. Little, hon. secretary of the Rotary Club of Shanghai, distributed a large number of tickets 10 the Race Meeting among the visitors, when he met them in the ship,
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