Pleasing manifestation of Anglo-French cordiality was witnessed at the French parade ground in Rue Lafayette yesterday morning when the First Battalion of the French Colonial Infantry in Shanghai honoured two British subjects, Lieut.-Col. J. E. Hume, 5.0, Commanding Officer of The Loyal Regiment, and Mr. Eric Davies, chief of the French Special Police, the latter being made honorary corporal in the regiment, Mr, Davies and Lieut-Col Hume, above, are seen receiving their honours from Major Margueron, and (below) Lieut-Col Hume, with his adjutant, Captain Gibson, Col. Perretier, commander of the French Garrison, Major Margueron and Mr. Davies are seen inspecting the battalion, Afterwards, Lieut-Col. Hume presented regimental souvenirs to Col. Perretier and Major Margueron,
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