Stuart said that British' citizens of Ghanghal were at all times proud of the presence of H, Mf forces in and around the city. dna humorous speech, Mr, Stuart said that he had particular and personal reason for cing espleclally grateful to the Seaforth Highlanders for their presence in the city.
had frequently remarked in. the past," said Mr. Stuart, "that certain Chinese in the streets seemed to consider that. there was something Taughable about my appearances in a cit, especially when seated ina rickshaw, In fact. I have found their audible ttterings on occasion most embarrassing. Now, thanks to. the pretence of Captain Ritehie's regiment in Shanghai, the kilt has become the rage, and T pass eyes of} the less discerning for a somewhat dilapidated Seaforth Highlander, remarkable neither for personal beauty nor heroic physique". Suitable reples to the toasts wore made. In the secretary's report read at the annual meeting which preceded the dinner, it was stated that the keen interest shown in the Association' council meetings and the heartening effect of the first public meeting ear-fled the conviction that the study Groups should be revived, and the other. work of the Association resumed.
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