Whilst on his way with two collea gues to make an official Inspe the property of the National' Child Welfare Association in Jukong] Road on March 14, the—Rev, Andrew V. Wa, jceneral secretary of that organization, war axsaulte by couple of Japanese marines wh Mr. Wu vleabu atthe' time, wax accom pa by Maura I, C. Chen, secretary Bh executive commie of the as lation, ander keane xaperintendent of the Hiemes He Na fo and make an. inspection Tukong Road wae those. he and iene had too by. way of Fort Phothing Road, at the entrance. to pare was examined. On|" agai ined and inside, the past was:
permit was handed to this, however, as they the railway junction at 80. p.m., three Japanese marines approached, and, it ix stated, struck Mr. Wu and Nis riesha coolie with their batons. After some delay Mr. Wu and his were permitted to puss. he is one of the most capa) reliable men in A steady and but one wh perhaps because of his merlest apd retiring disposition, hax of yet had opportunity to manifest their fullest measure his powers and capabilities.
bidding Mr. Brett farewell, from the bottom of our hearts we, his fellow members of St. Patrick's ish him a happy. and hhealthtat holiday. And we hope that sometime in the not distant future [China will sec him back again, in Some other capacity. doing, ashe. has always, done, his best for. His Majesty's Government and for us.
An extremely witty speech was made by Captain Inch. the Vice-President, which was a true example of Irish humour at its best. 'Mr. Brett, whose health was toasted, replied thanking the Society fectingly for the toast and the" complimentary remarks expreenil ky the. Rondon, appropriate replies were made bythe Presidents of the sister [societies of what, the' President of Be, Patrieh's so: aptly termed. the
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