Hankow, May 13.
Heavy rain on Monday fight caused 4 certain amount of misgiving for the weather on Coronation day, Many (Chinese lanterns which formed part! of the Race Club decorations were hastily cut down and stowed. under' cover. The following night when all was in readiness again, after a fine Jday, a heavy squall came up at about 11 clelock and once again the lanterns had to be hastily taken in before be-Ing blown away. Heavy clouds began to gather, but they soon dispersed andthe squall died out as rapidly sit had come, The large sign "G.R. fon the top of the International port Co's godown was blown down, But was soon restored to its place on Wednesday morning.
'The celebrations opened in fine weather on Tuesday afternoon when children of all nationalities were entertained by the British community {to sports-and tea. It was surprising where all' the children came from, but they had a glorious time, The: arrangements were in the capable:
Tam desired to express their warm thanks {fo all who joined in these good wishes—Private Secretary.
"The opportunity was taken by many of the friends of Mr. Dupree to con~ gratulate him for the honour bestowed fon him in the Coronation Honours st, by which he has. been awarded the C.BE, Mr, Dupree has done excoliont service in the interests of the British community during the years he has been here, and the honour richly deserved,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.