Front Our Oww Conssroxomst Changsha, May 8.
The big gun belched forth black smoke and 2 mightly blast rent the air, at just five minutes to twelve on Monday, May 6. It was from HAMS. Cockchafer, announcing the arrival of Governor Ho Chien and some 75 other guests of the community.
The "silver celebration. of His Majesty's ascension to the Throne was duly honoured here.
'At' leven o'clock all British subfects gathered on the lawn of the British Consulate and there the service was held. Following which representatives from all Nations resid-Ing in Changsha assembled on the deck of the gunboat. Then three short speeches were given; first by the Consul, Mr. Burdett (in Chinese); secondly, by Commander Barrett (in English): and the last was given by Governor Ho Chien. Each "speaker Wished to His Majesty King George most brilliant and successful reign.
The ship was beautifully decorated with flags and banners.
Mr, and Mrs. G.G. Hamp gave 1 farewell garden tea to their friends of the Community on May 6. They are being transferred to Peiping.
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