Foochow, May 8 On May 6, the 25th anniversary of the accession of King George V to the throne, was celebrated by British Nationals' with great enthusiasm. At 8 am. officers and sailors of H.M.Ss. Duncan, Daring, and Diamond landed to participate in the ceremonial raising of the flog at H. B. M. Consulate. At this occasion the children were delighted with the part they took in helping to plant a_memorial_ tree. HEM. Consul, Mr. S. Wyalt-Smith, made a short speech and presented each child with a medal, and a picture of their Majesties King George and Queen Mary. At 11 am. all the British community as well as other foreigners attended the Thanksgiving Service in the cathedral.
At noon a reception was held at HM. Consulate attended by General Chen Yi, the Governor of Fukien, Wei Tee-long of the Foreign depart ment, the Commissioner of Civil Affairs, the Chief of the High Court. the Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, the Superintendent of the Marine Customs, and other naval and military officials, the American, French, and Japanese Consuls. Mr. 'S. Wyatt-Smitly made a few remarks translated by Mr. C. V. Cheng. and then the Governor of the Province, General Chen Yi, followed with a short speech congratulating His Majesty. General Chen Yi's speech was translated into English by Mr. Chen Huan of the Fukien Government.
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