Dr. R. E. Cameron was the recipient, at the Country Club yesterday. of a handsome silver salver inscribed with the names of his colleagues and friends of the medical profession, many of whom were present with their wives at the farewell function. In making the presentation, Dr. E. L. Marsh said.
"We are here to wish Dr. and Mrs. Cameron Góğ-speed on their departure from Shanghai and good luck in the cld country. It is also an opportunity to present them with a small token of the affection and esteem in which we hold them, and we hope that it will rot be long before we shall each have the pleasure of seeing it in use in their home in England.
"Prior to his arrival in Shanghai. Dr. Cameron served in the Royal Navy during the War, which is in itself a worthy record of service well here with the hope of peace from war being assured to him. If such were the case, he has been at least thrice disillusioned during the sixteen years he has spent with us.
"However, his outstanding abilities and popularity soon brought him success and compensation in his profession. His persistent cheerfulness and his personality assured him of that special relationship with his patients which has as much faith in the doctor as in his remedies. There will be a great many besides ourselves who will regret his departure and that of his charming wife.
"Such an ideal of family social relationship as constantly evidence in the home life of Dr. and Mrs. Cameron is an inspiration to all to enjoy life its fullest and best.
Dr. Cameron, I ask you to accept this souvenir from your confreres. We genuinely regret your departure and sincerely wish you and Mrs. Cameron bon voyage and the best of happiness and good fortune in the future." neron expressed his warm appreciation and those of Mrs. Cameron and gave some entertaining reminiscences of his life as a general practitioner.
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