As a complete surprise, a group of children arrived in ranks carrying. paper banners with suitable inserip: tions, and were introduced by Bri. B. Morris as representatives of re: fugee children who came to convey their thanks to Mr. Aall by a special y then sang a song in Chinese illustrating it was pantomime. This unexpected scene left a great _impression on these present. Deep, emotion was 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, wore: Dr. Alfred Sao Ko Sze, Hi Chairman ofthe the Rev.
Father Jacquinot,. C. Yang, Ar. G. W. Boissevain, Brig B. Morris, Mr, Kwan Chun-chih, Mr, Yuan Li:
-H. Plant," Mr. John vier, Mr. GE. ud many others, 'Mr, N, Aall leaves tomorrow in the my, Marechal Joffre for his new post of Norwegian Minister to Brazil, and yesterday's reception Wa his' last Gilieial iunetion in this city, where he leaves many friends whose best wishes will accompany him over the Presentation to Mr.
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