Blaker were guests at the monthly luncheon of the Royal Society of St. George, Shanghai Branch, on Feb. 25, 'The luncheon was the' last held under the presidency of Mr. Reader Harris, whose term of office expired that evening and, on the motion of Mr. ES. Wilkinson the Committee unanimously expressed its appreciation of the able man-her in which Mr. Reader Harris had charged the duties of president and wished him a pleasant furlough, Mr. Reader Harris expressed the Committee's pleasure at having Sir Louis as their quest and extended their congratulations on the honour which had recently been bestowed on him.
The President, in welcoming Mr. Baker, referred to the great assist ance which he had rendered the Society in auditing their annual accounts.
Sir Louis Beale and Mr. Blaker: suitably replied and expressed their appreciation of the honour which had been paid to them,
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