To enable Danish ships to be transferred to the British or French flag, those ships in neutral ports should Proceed (0 an Allied port as soon as. possible. Special arrangements, however, may be made in the case of ships which are already loaded and which find it Inconvenient to call at fan Allied port en route to their normal destination. the same of my brother officers. T'wish to address you our sincerest appreciation and gratitude, "The hearts of us all are with the Allied Aghting forces who are struging valiantly side by side for the Support of a common ideal. (Ap plause).
"United in front of the danger and the saerifee, they earn an equal tribute of wonder and yet I cannot help but state that every day, my brother officers and 1, who are talk-tug with great admiration of the marvels done by the mighty Royal Air Force in liaison with the French.
Air Forces. In some recent tragic events, the British dying crews have won some new and immortal rights to French gratitude.
This brotherhood is one more rea son to be sure of the final success, sure of the solidity of the ties which will unite us in future as they unite Us at present.
"Without any doubt the way will be long and full of trials, but by the: use of our common means, the: Identity of our aspirations, we will be able to triumph over all' obstacles.
"The ancients symbolized Victory the shape of a winged statue. This modernized allegory will shine the sky of our victory in the shape of allied wings fying over the rent of the aggressor. lift my glass in honour of the Royal Air Force, of the Allied Air Forces, of the Allied "Armies and French Veteran Present Just prior to the closing of the meeting, Sir Victor pointed out that. among those present was Mf. J. Em. Lemiere, who has seen three "wars against Germany and who is about celebrate his sith birthday.
Lemicre was on his feet almost before the applause which greeted Sir Vietor's remarks, had died away.
"do not intend to make a speech" 'M. Lemiere said, "but T must say. that T consider it indeed a privilege to attend the meeting of an Associa~ tion which has a president whose name is Victor."
"Among the guests of honour were. Col. Bissautier, Commander Artigue, De la Ferle Senectere and Fleuraut; Captains Bachsclunish, Bouyer, Bou-vel, and Faure; and Lieutenants. Feyler and Trunquier.
Danish ships proceeding from neutral to Allied ports to be transferred will be held to be covered by the British Government against war jand marine risks. After transfer 10 the British or French flag, Danish ships, if they so desire, may continue to fy the pre-war Danish national fag as the house flag, the oMeiat an notincement adds.
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