'The Race Club orchestra played throughout the proceedings, and a the end Mrs. G. S, Moss presented the prizes to the Tucky win 'The Fast hat was seen of the happy and tired children was the" slow' process sion homewards with ico "cream cornets to cheer them on their way.
Wednesday morning came in bright Jand clear, and the river presented a tala sight with all ships dressed. The Folkestone headed the line of British men-of-war, with IMS, Bee, and five other gunboats in two columns, taking the rear. A' service was held in /St. John's Church at 9.30 ain, after which the British children assembled fon the Consulate lawn to revolve their medals "Mr, Mon, 3. MA Consl-General, spoke to them in a appropriate manner. pointing out dheit duties to home and country, 'At 1130 guests began to arrive and were received by Rear Admiral Crabbe, and Mr. and Mes, Moss. and very soon the lawn was a very eolourful spectacle, the ladies' dresses. Infermingling with the blue and gold uniforms of the various naval and Jconsular officials. At noon. the Royal Salute was fired by H.MS. Bee and Folkestone and the toast of the day given by Admiral Crabbe, to which there was a. heartfelt response by' all present. "At the conclusion of toast, Mir. Moss announced that the: following telozram had been sent the day before on behalf of the British Community to Buckingham Palace "Private Secretary. Buckingham Palace London, Please convey to their /Maiestles loyal congratulations. best wishes and humble duty of British Community Hankow. Consul-General,"" fo which a reply was received that moraing "The 'King and Queen are much gratified to receive your message of congratulations on' the cession of their Majesties! Corona no the entertainment with rockets, Mares and set pieces. At the con-Jelusion. dancing commenced on the Improvized floor, and It was strained to capacity, The Race Club orchestra provided the musie. The aver popular Davhne Fraser nnd Ivonne Grant with with Messrs. Claridge and Grossott in full Highland kit danced the rect, and they" were not allowed to away without an encore, The praceedings carried on until well Into the early hours, The Navy had an affair all to themselves, when the. British Tadles entertainment committes provided a buffet supper for 200 mon In the Royal Navy canteen,
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