Nanking, May 28.
The Royal British Navy, having on the occasion of his Majesiy's Jubtles Invited all nationalities in Nanking to a dance on board HMS. Berwick, both the French and Italian navy's have this week been generously returning hospitality.
On Monday afternoon a tea and cocktail parly was given at the French Embassy In honour of Admiral Estevan, and in the evening the Admiral himsel¢ entertained on board his Mayship the Primauguet, Any big. social gathering in Nan~ king. is always of particular Interest. because not only are British, American, and Chinese represented, bot also a very large number of other nations, including, Japanese, German, Russian, Polish, Italian," French, Dutch, Swiss ete, and though English usually the' prevailing tongue, owing to the apparent inaptitude of the Anglo-Saxon to acquire foreign tongues, on this occasion French and allan were more in evidence. Luck-the day was the cootest we have past, which made both the embassy garden party, and the dance in the avenin? All the more enjoyable: Comparisons are odous. but in any casein would be lime ult to say which of the two'
dances was the better, Needlew this being no gala' year for France as for England, the externe! luminations were noi so_ brilliant those of INS, Berwick when the Whole ship was outlined in elect Tight, But apart from such. outward signs, there was equal oMeiency ax regards refreshments, band, floor, and general arrangements, all of which were of a very high standard, and Unquestionably everyone spent an exceptionally enjoyable evening,
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