Mr, James Neil was the proud recipient of a gold mede) awarded to hig stall at the Better Homes' Exhibition, at the Metropole Hotel fon June 22. The presentation was made by Mr. E, F. Harris, who said that a slanderd was set by the winner ofa gold medal which nad to be main tained afterwards, The promoters of the exhibition considered that the chocolate manufactured by James Neil reached the standard of excellence meriting the presentation of a gold medal, Presentations were also made to the two Hell Drivers, Messrs. Acton and Oldfield, for the large part which they played in the success of the Exhibition, and to Mr. 5. H. Fox, manager of the exhibition. The Shanghai Waterworks and Linotype Machinery were awarded prizes for their stalls at the conclusion of the exhibition. A vote. of thanks: was accorded. Mr. F.C. "Millington for his large share in the running of the exhibition, Mr. Walter R, Clouth who recently celebrated his 40 years in Chi
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