Two rickshaws, with shafts fastened together and drawn by five midshipmen, were ready to take them to the United Services Club, where the reception was held. ' Five more "snotties," as well as a party of sailors, were roped to the back of this unusual wedding conveyance, a sensible precaution, for the path leading down fo the club is somewhat steep. They were preceded by a band of Royal Marines who also played at the ception.
After various toasts, three cheers were given, followed by "He's a Jolly Good Fellow," sung so lustily that the picturesque root of the club seemed In grave danger of being "raised." The bride cut the wedding cake with her husband's sword; and, in the happy, friendly atmosphere enjoyed all, each guest felt the sincerity of the welcome given them.
'As Lieut-Cmdr. and Mrs, Benton left' for the bungalow where their honeymoon is to be spent, a fusillade of crackers could be heard, to the great delight of the many Chinese onlookers.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.