'Wo who are interested' in the do-Velopment of foreign trade with China and who" occasionally give free roln to our imagination cannot help But be deeply stirred with optimism and enthusiasm over th great oppor~ tunities that we know await us," The leaders of China, thinking of the future of their people, must have a wlorlous vision of the-day to come when this vast country will be-covered by a network of new roads, an Improved and ce-ordinated waterways system, modern" transportation. and commuleation facilities. public ull fies and other great industrial projects, new homes when "full opportunity will exist for the develop ment of the nation's great' natural resources,. What. a field for sound Investment, an unlimited sphere which to develop sound and permanent business relations, We have a firm; foundation to. build -on,. the splendid: men and women who have gone before did their wort well, a K.D.S. Jubilee 'May 21, 'The Shanghai 'Branch of the Intes-ational, Order of. The: King's Daugh-{erg Society, founded by Miss Mabel 'Sansen in 160i, celebrated. tis Jubilee Yesterday' with a garden party held it'the home, of Mrs, OF.
During the afternoon Mrs, Porter, on behalf of members, presented Miss Mabel Jansen with' olor fette on a long chain and two were plane suitcases, saying, "On the Easion of the fiftieth Anniversary of the foundation of the International Order" of The King's Daughters Society in Shanghai, I have been ftiven' the privilege of asking you accept these tokens of our esteem and. affection, We congratulate you on attaining fly yests service and wish you health' and happiness. We hope wwe may continue fo Denett By your Christian guidance and kindly infienee for many" more. years." Miss Milly Evans, the youngest mi ber of the Society, gave Miss Jansen a bouquet of flowers.
Miss Mabet Jansen and her. sister len' Jansen, "were the only two ladies present, who were among the rst members of the Shanghai Branch fof the Society when it was started in 180, Miss Ellen Jansen war the 'Gest. President. 'Miss 'Mabel Jansen Wore two. decorations, one being Golden. Cross of Merit, presented her.in 1931 by Baron de' Weydenthat at that. time Polish Ambassador 10 Shanghai, In recognition of the assistance the King's Daughters' Society fave for the repatriation of Polish nationals who took refuge in Shang-Hal ing the anfu of Ruslan a emall silver cross, the Emblem of gees some years ago, and the other,
the Society, the identical one. which had belonged to the first president of Society, Mrs. Bottome, when It was Inaugurated in the United States.
The gathering was most friendly and. informal. and the picturesque gardeti of Mrs. Hardman proved an {deal setting for the celebration. Among those Indies {attending the Jubilee were "Mesdames " Arnold J.J. Evans; Wi. Weaver, A. Pollock L, Barton and-H. M. Hind, and there were several-representatives from the "Janeen Clrele," a section of the KDS. which ' is for the younger members and is named afler Miss Mabel Jansen, Russian School Fire May 24, The root of a Inigo three sloroyed. foreign styled dwelling occupied by Russian school. House 31, Lane 121 Studley Avenue in the Wayside Disfrlet was badly damaged by a of unknown origin which broke out at a Into hour last night, traditional friendship, mutual understanding based on high ideals, and a ffenuine desire to further and improve Upon the relations now existing, Gentlemen, the future of China wilt bbe very bright indeed: To develop cur trade' relations with this great country, it is necessary that the minds the people' of China and America meet, We must work towards that end.
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