Shanghai, Mar. 16, recognition of is service to the Consular Body in Shanghai, Dr.'A. J, Alves, Consul-General for Portugal, who is shortly leaving to assume a similar appointment for his country in New York, was the guest of honour at a dinner given by his colleagues in the Consular service in Shanghai at the Cercle Sportif Francais last night.
During the dinner Comdr. L, Neyrone, Consul-General for Italy and Senior Consul, presented Dr. Alves with a gift on behalf of his colleagues in the city, paying a remarkable tribute to the recipient's valuable' work during his tenure of office in Shanghai, nus speech Comdr. Neyrone said: to seize this occasion to thank him There is a saying that "Brevity is and to convey his best wishes. the Soul of Wit" and as it is well Needless to say, he was very sorry known to you that our honoured to Leave Shanghai even for the Great quest this evening possesses a keen White Way of New York City. He Sense of humour and a remarkable would always cherish fond memories itt for funny stories, he will apof this place where his work and Dreciate "ity X am sure, if the fare~ Feereation have been made so pleas Well speech on. behalf" of the Con ant, through the ald of his' many sular Body Is made short and to the kind friends, He would always point? should like to. make that follow the labours of the Consular point a subtle one, but unfortunately Body" here with friendly and sym-Echo of Gallant Rescue Attempt Thave not his" talent for" pungent pathetic interest and with fervent prayers for success in working out
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