'A reception for men only held at the residence of Mr. J. W. 0. David~ son, acting Consul-General for Great Britain, was the oMelal. manner of celebrating the birthday of His. Majesty George VI on June 9. The King's birthday did not actually fall on that day, but on December 14 last Year. As. this was only, two days After his accession to the throne, the birthday celebrations were postponed Until after the coronation. The guests fat the reception Included mem~ bers. of the Consular body, naval and military "officers of various nationalities, and others. The health of His Majesty was proposed by Mr. Davidson and drunk by the guests, at 12 noon, Among those-noticed at the reception were Sir Allan Mossop, Sit Louis Beale, Dean A. C, 5. Trivett, Major F, W. Gerrard, Major J. Lind-
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