Tokyo, Apr. 1%, Two Britons who have been in the employ of the Yokohama Specie Bank for more thun 40 years were corated by the Japanese Emperor to-day. The honours were granted in recognition of long and faithful services in the promotion of Japanese trade and banking Mr. F. 1, Sutton received the Order of the' Rising Sun, Fifth Class with Double Rays, and Mr.
Parry, the Order of the Rising Sun, Sixth Class, with Single Ray.
The two Englishmen arrived here fon March 4 as quests of the Yoko-ama Specie Bank. They will sail for London by way of the United States In the my, Tatsuta Maru on April. 28-—Dornei.
"I am convinced that your visit to Japan will, beyond an;- doubl, give permanent inspiration to those Japanese who are suffering physical diticulties. Even if your trip is to be a short one, your contact with individuals and organizations in Japan will promote friendship and goodwill on.
basis of which amicable relations, I deeply believe, will be brought about between the two countries. Because T consider you most fitted to convey the hearly greetings of Amer! cans to the people of Japan, I take {this opportunity to wish you, success in your mission at this time."
This morning Miss Keller was rejccived by Prince Takamatsu, the Jyounger brother of Emperor Hirohito, This afternoon she was one of the 8000 guests Invited by the Emperor and Empress to the annual cherry blossom party which was held after lapse of three years. At the party Miss Keller was presented to Their Majesties by the American Ambassador, Mr. Joseph C. Grew. Guests at the' cherry blossom pany included princes and princesses of the blood, [Cabinet -members, high Government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished education authorities, businessmen, inventors and. social and welfare workers—Reuter.
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