Before making his speech, the Commandant asked all present to rise as a token of respect to the late Major W. E, O'Hara. The Commandant then made the following speech "Gentlemen,—It ig my pleasant duty to propose (he health of our Guests of Honour—Mr. Liddell. Mr. Godfrey Phillips and Major Kenneth Bourne.
"To our great regret. Mr. Keswick is not with us, as he has pushed off for Home to work in the service of his country. I know Tam also voic~ ing your feelings when T say that our "best wishes will follow him where he may be. Had our annual inner been held at the usual date, prior to the Ratepayers' Meeting, Mr. Keswick would have been able to attend, but we would not, lin that ease, have had the honour of entertaining Mr. Liddell, now Chairman and Civil Commandant,
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