Dairen, June 12.
Mr, R, MeP, Austin, HM. Consul] here, plans to leave for "Mukden early next month temporarily to fil the vacancy to be caused by the pending departure on home-leave in England of Mr. P. D. Butler, Consul-General, Mr. L. H, Whittal, formerly of Dairen and now in Osake, will take over Mr.. Austin's duties here.
Undoubtedly one of the most spected and popular foreigners in this community, whether oficial oF civilian, Mr. Austin's transfer is being widely regretted here. 'The Dairen Club will in particular feet the loss of his leadership, for he hal fiven it his tireless support and attention for a number of years, The local consular corps will lose its dean and the Amateur Dramatic Society' Mts director. It was in this latter capacity that Mx. Austin recently made a triumphant farewell bow to the local community, for the drama~ tie evening he sponsored at the Con cording Hall was generally voted th finest show foreigners here had pro-
At the recent election of new offieers for the Dalen Club, Mr. Austin graciously declined any' nomination, let alone a unanimous wish that he continue og vice-president, which in the ease of the Club is 'a position equivalent to the post of executive! director. Members of the Club surmise that Mr. Austin's action may. mean he does not expect to return to) Dairen after temporarily relieving} Mr. Buller at Mukden.
It fs further surmised that Mr, Austin may soon be promoted with headquarters somewhere Wherever Mr, Austin may go, however, he will, arty with him the fond wishes of his numerous friends here of various nationalities, all sorry that he must eave, but happy over the thought} that a man of: his calibre remained Jong enough to make lasting friend. ships in Dairen. Mrs. Austin in her own right will share the admiration and affection of the community here,
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