The ceremony was followed by a state luncheon given by the Chatrman in honour of the Ambassador.
Chinese etiquette did not permit Lady Kerr or any other woman to be present at the luncheon.
Sir Archibald Kerr spent this afternoon at {he British Consutate-
The entire party will then proceed to Haiphong, in French Indo-China, by means ofa narrow guage railway from Yunnanfu, and from there by steamer to Hongkong.
Toking part in today's presentation ceremony were Lieut-Col. W. A. Lovat-Fraser, Wing Commander Ht. 8. Kirby, Mr, ¢. E. Whitamore, British Consul at Hankow, Mr. W. DB. Allen, Mr, W. G. C. Graham, the Ambas at's private secretary, Mr. E, W. P, Mills, the British Consul, at Chungking and Mr, G, W. Aldington, the Vice-Consul—Reuter.
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