Transocean learns that the As the British Ambassador approaof Honour, the com-Salute" rang out The Guard presented arms, and as the band played the first few bars of the National Anthem, the Colours dipped in salute. After taking the salute, Sir Archibald proceeded to inspect the Guard of Honour before entering the car placed at his disposal azd driving off to the British Consulate.
Here, there was a brief pause in order to allow the various guests invited to arrive from the Customs Jetty before the British Ambassador went through a similar ceremony of taking the salute and inspecting a Guard of Honour furnished by the Durham Light Infantry, Sir Archibald and Lady Kerr, the official welcoming party, and those attending the reception then proceeded to H. M. Consulate-General where Sir Archibald had his first opportunity of meeting some of the many people with whom he will come into contact during his stay in China. For the time being, Sir Archibald and Lady Kerr will be staying in the Cathay Hotel
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