Thanks to the kindness of those who have helped in money and in Kind the stof was able to give most enjoyable time to all the members of the hospital community, In this compound, including staff and patients, we have about 300 persons, and these with friends and relatives, collected in the various wards on Tuesday, December 27, to witness the clever work of an' expert con-{jurer, and later in the' evening all who could attend gathered in the O.P.D. Hall to enjoy a cinematograph exhibition. A special meal was provided throughout the hosital, and each patient received small gifts, while the children. in their ward. thoroughly, enjoyed a Christmas Tree and the presents distributed by Santa Claus, On Christmas Day, small gifts were given to each member of the Chinese stof.
His Honour Judge G. W. King returned to Shanghai on the 0.8. Malwa which arrived here on Monday. Judge King, as is well known, was for many years Regite trar of H. M. Supreme Court and whilst Home on leave was appoints Judge of Supreme Court for China, In a brief interview on Monday afternoon with a representative of the "North-China Daily News", the Judge said that he had returned mach improved in health and was commencing his duties at once, Ho travelled to Marseilles and embarke ed on the Malwa at that port. The tip across the Channel was a very smooth one but after two days? out from Marseilles, wireless reports were received to the effect that gale was raging in the vicinity of the latter port and. presumably also the Channel. The trip out was quite enjoyable, rough weather only Ibing experienced for a short while. On board were Mr. and Mrs. P. We Massey, Dr. A. ©, Bryson, Mr. de Courey. of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation who is relieving Mr. Lil. B. Roe, Sube manager of the bank here; and Mr. RE. 8, Gregson of Messrs. Platt Sudge King was met at_ the wharf by Judge Sir Peter Grain and proceeded to the latter's re= Sidence where he will reside unfit hie is able to find a suitable house, Also travelling on the Malwa og far as Hongkong were Six Henry Pollock, K.C. the Bishop of Honge ong and Archdeacon Swi Tine Shanghai Provisional Court and offices will be closed to business on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 28, 24 and 25, ree spectively, on account of the Chinese New Year's Holidays.
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