Shanghai, Apr. 18.
It seems to be the season for farewells. "We have just seen the parture of two distinguished government officials in the persons of Dr.
H, Kung, who heads our Delegation fo the Coronation, and the new Chairman. of the Kwangtung Pro-Vineial Government, Gen, Wu Te-chen now we are in the midst of honour ing and bidding Godspeed to. an. equally notable personage. Dr. C. Wang. our Ambassador to Washington, and Mme, Wang.
Every moment has been Aled since their return last Friday morning from a visit lo Ningpo, Dr. Wang's birthplace, will continue to be until their departure on Wednesday. On the afternoon of their arrival, Dr. and Mme. Wang were the guests'of honour at one of the most delightful tune tions arranged for them. Tt was a garden party which had as its seiting Jthe beautiful Yih Garden in. Kisngwan, the six Joint hosts being Mr. 8S. U, Zau, former Vice-minister of Industries, Dr. F.C. Yen, Mr, P. K. 'Chu. Business Manager of "The China Critic", Mr. "T. T. Wu, Manager of tie Shanghai Cement Works, Mr, Hsu Chiching. Manager of the' National Commercial Bank, and Gen, Chang Tse-kiang.
Although the sky was overcast, it did not prevent. the guests, who numbered about 200, from exploring the spacious grounds and admiring the beauties of what is probably the finest Chinese garden around Shang-hal, And at this vernal season Tooks Its loveliest with gorgeous peonies, which we regard as the queen of flowers, in full bloom, and living green and owers everywhere. The fragrance of exquisite blossoms which literally" covered the many peach and cherry trees, the silvery brook which ran under quaint bridges. and mirrored picturesque tea pavilions. fu its waters, the tree-shaded walks and hills, the rock gardens, all combined to make it a veritable place of enchantment in which to partake of delicious refreshments served, EXhibitions of Chinese' boxing" were also given.
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