Following this address the "Stil" was sounded by the buglers, the time being 11 o'clock, and the two minutes silence was observed. For the first time in years, all trafic on the Bund and round the Consulate grounds was held up, and this made silence more impressive. On a given signal at the end of the "Silence" the Guards of Honour presented arms, and the Last Post and Reveille were sounded, following which wreaths were laid on the Cenotaph by representatives. of the various countries present, the so-doties and clubs, led by Sir Meyrick Hewlett. The service was then brought to a close by the singing of "Por all the Saints", the pronouncement of the Benediction, and the playing of the national anthem. The landing party then formed up on the Bund, and led by the band, marched past the Consul-General, who took the salute.
Following the service the members of the Zero Club were at home to all the ex-service men, and naval and consular officials, after which a goodly number repaicthe Hankow Club. where the' auction of "curios", postponed from the day before, was successfully carried through with the handsome sum of over. $800 realized for the Haig Fund.
In the afternoon, a rugger match was played at the Race Club against 4 team from H.MS, Capetown and Aatter a good game the club were victorious by nineteen points to three. This effort secured another $100 to the Haig Fund. At night the United Services Association held the annual dinner and over 50 members and guests were present. Mrz Lambie, the President of the Associa fon, in the course of his speech announced that the sale of poppies the Saturday morning realized over $1,500, the sale of wreaths another $750, and he fully expected that by the time all money was received, the handsome sum of $8,500 would be realized. This once again creates @ record, last years; figure being a little over $3,100.
He welcomed Captain Bludgen of, HMS. Capetown and expressed re-fret that this would be. the last Sceasion that the OG. would be present on account of his early refirement, and he wished him good health and long life,.a wish which was fully amplified by those present. After the dinner an improm! concert was enjoyed, the programme being helped by some of the ship's company of H.MS. Capetown who gave a foretaste of talent which will Probably be more publicly exhibited
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