A large crand of Russian and German friends gathered yesterday afternoon st the D.KK. Wharf to greet Prince Louis Ferdinand, grand-on of the ex-Kaiser, and his wife, he former Grand Duchess Kyra of Russia, as they arrived in the s. Deiren Maru from their tour of North China and the Manchoukuo.
Russian Scouts lined up on the wharf, where a crowd of well-wish-among whom were Mr. Eh. Meizler, Dr. R. Betz, Gen. Isakoff and others, were already assem-As the vessel came alongside hart at about 2.15 p.m. the dished visitors were seen om the upper deck, and as soon as the gang-weys were laid an excited crowd of greeters, cameramen and reporters rushed the ship saloon where the Royal couple were presented with numerous bouquets of flowers by various representatives of local Russian organizations and gave a short interview to their many well-wishers.
The Princess complimented. the Russian Scouts on their smart 2ppearance and after the interview the visitors inspected their Scout guard of honour who cheered them lustily as they left by car for the Cathay Hotel. They are leaving today for Europe in the inv. Victoria Due to the briefness of their call in this city they were unable to make of the Russian churches and attend any of the receptions which were planned here in their honour.
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