The Archive · 1937

Rousing Welcome Extended

H.MS. FALMOUTH VISITS FOOCHOW

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Foochow, My 6. "The Foochow winter season. which began brilliantly in October 1936) with a dance given: by HIM. Consul and Mrs. Stockley, in honour of the visit of FINS. Duncan ended impressively, with the official programme arranged for Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Little, C-in-C. China Fleet, 'At 3 pin. on April 29, HIS, Falmouth' flying the C.in-C. fog, arrived at Nantal. This wes a matter of special Interest to Foochow residents, at it was the first occasion that the Falmouth has made the journey up the Min. With: the exception of ELMS. Grimsby which' moored off Naniaj last November, not one of the years.

HIM. ships had done so for seven'

At 4 pin, Mr. G. ES, Stockley, HM. Consul, pold his oficial call and at 630 'p.m, HM: Consul and Mrs. Stockley held a reception at the Consulate for "Sir Charles, Lady Lite, att aod otters of, HAC mouth. This admirably function was attended by the leading memberg of the British community and brightened by the many uniforms as well as the pretty frocks of the Among. those present were: Mrs. Gordon Lowder, Mr. and Mrs, Scott Morris, Mr, and Mrs. Alison, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. F. G, Walker, Mr-and Mrs. Lloyd, Bishop and Mrs. J. Hind, Dr, and Mrs, Dymond. Mr. and Mrs.'Shelley Brand, Mr, and Mrs.

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