The send-off was not formal and the departing Marine officer arrived with Col. Howard and walked straight to the jetty where he shook hands with the many friends that had gathered there to wish him bon voyage. Even the customary guard of honour had been dispensed with, although the Marine band was present and rendered military music, climaxing it with "California, Here I Come" end "Auld Long Syne."
Col. Peck was honoured at several functions and was presented with a silver tray by the Marine officers at the American Club.
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