As a complete surprise, a group of children "arrived in ranks carrying paper banners with suitable inscriptions, and were introduced by Brig. B. Morris 2s representatives of refugee children who came to convey their thanks to Mr. Aall by a special Cabinet meeting, The League Assembly held a second ion at 445 p.m, today, and elected a chairman by nominal vote. Ethiopia, although absent, was called among the names of the nations entitled to song.
They then sang a song in Chinese illustrating it was pantomime. This unexpected scene left a great impression on those present. Deep emotion wes written on the face of the guest, of honour as the children sang.
Among those present at the reception, whose success reflects much credit on the organizing ability of Mr. K. Y. Li, Chairman of the General Affairs Committee of "the International Relief Association, were: Dr. Alfred Sao Ko, Sze, Honorary Chairman of the Committee the Rev. Father Jacquinot, Dr. Y. C. Yang, Mr. G. W. Boissevain, Brig B. Morris, Mr, Kwan Chun-chih, Mr, Yuan Li-tung, Mr. W. 'H. Plant, Mr. John Barr, Mr. J. C. Olivier, Mr. C. C. Chao, Mr. K? Z.'Loh and many others.
Mr, N. Aall leaves tomorrow in the inv. Marechal Joffre for his new post of Norwegian Minister to Brazil, and
official function in this city, where Yesterday's reception wag his last leaves many friends whose best wishes will accompany him over the sees,
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