The British commander thanked the men for their splendid work in Shanghai, especially mentioning their arduous duties along the perimeter, which they had manned since their arrival in the city. He wished them the best of luck in Tientsin and stated that he felt sure the Battalion would uphold the traditions of the British Army in their new quarters.
Following Major-General Telfer-Smollet's departure, the pipe and drums of the Seaforth Highlanders marched into position at the head of the parade and the Battalion marched off in companies to the swinging Scottish music. Large crowds followed the soldiers along Nanking- Road and into the Bund to as far as H. M.
Consulate, where the salute was taken by Sir Herbert Phillips, H. M. Consul-General, who was accompanied by Lady Phillips, Major-General Tel-for-Smollet and Col. Hornby.
As the parade marched over Garden Bridge Seaforth and Japanese sentries presented arms and the pipes and drums of the Highlanders returned to the Racecourse billets, after playing the departing troops pa the saluting base. Curious crowds Japanese and Chinese watched the progress of the Durhams through Hongkew, and shortly after 2 p.m. they swung into the Shanghai and Hongkew Wharf where they were halted facing the gleaming white sides of the Lancashire.
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