Presented Shanghai, Mar. 28, At a pleasant social gathering at the Mission to Seaman building in' Canton' Road on" March 25, Capt, FR. Barry, commander of H.MS. Dorsetshire, presented a cup donated by the Rev. F, W. Weaver, Chaplain of "the Mission, fora billiard handicap for the boys aboard the British cruiser. The competition has been in progress since the ship entered port.
Represented at the presentation were a large number of merchant seamen from the s. Barbara. Marie and. representatives from Messrs. Butterfield & Swire's coastal steamers ac_well as many naval men.
'The ladies of the Harbour Lights Guild were in charge of the catering and a generous tea was' provided. Dancing' and games followed, the evening culminating with a sumfluous supper.
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