Columbia Club Scene of Farewell Reception Admiral and Mrs. H. E. Yarnell were entertained at a reception given by officers of the Fourth Regiment of the U. S. Marine Corps and their wives yesterday evening from 6 to 8 at the Columbia Club. Col.
J. C. Fegan, Commanding Officer, in making presentations to Admiral and Mrs. Yarnell described the great admiration and respect in which the Admiral is held by members of the regiment and expressed regret that his speech should be one of farewell. He then read a message from the regiment' and concluded by stating that Admiral Yarnell would be remembered in Shanghai for many years to come.
In answering Col. Fegan, Admiral Yarnell reminded the guests of the trying times they had al] experienced during the hostilities and said that without exception every task performed. by the forces during the trouble had been brought to a successful conclusion. He stressed the importance of decisions which various Marine officers had been called upon to make from time to time without the opportunity to seek advice, and stated that where patience had been necessary patience had been exercised and where firmness had been required the officers had shown no hesitation in carrying out their duty.
Music was furnished by the Marine bard, The newest candidate for title of "meanest man" is the youth who robbed three Wilkes-Barre bootblacks of 80 cents, their total earnings that day. Not only that—he made the three 12-year-old boys shine his shoes after he took their money.
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