LA, Col. Collier in a brief reply "Mr. President, members of the Royal Air Force Association. I cannot express for lack of words how deeply Tam filled with gratification at this friendship ~which exists between us here. I have had the pri vilege of belonging to this associa tion for nearly two yearf.
"Admiral Glassford who was here couple of weeks ago spoke on the subject of international friendship between the British and Americans. Thave not the ability to discuss 50 great a subject, but would like to say something, about personal friendship. The members of this associa tion and other members of the Brit ish community here have given m very fine thing which f will ale ways treasure. ded that international friendship is not worth the paper it written on unless it is.based sincere friendship of the nationals of the countries concerned.
"T thank you again. I wish you all the luck in the world. It has been nice to know you.
Colonel Howard also was one of the speakers. He felt it a deep honour to have luncheon with the members of the association, many of whom he regarded as brothers-inarms and there were also many distinguished members of the association here. It had always been a pleasure to be associated in any way with men in the services who have been through vast "unpleasantness. He concluded by thanking them again for the honour they had bestowed upon him by inviting him to be present, Tae Shanghai Municipal Council has approved the lease of certain, parts of the Municipal Abattoir, including the mirage, killing floors, meat market and cold storage to the Shanghai Livestock Market Company for a period of one year. Inspection of all meat killed will continue to be under the supervision of the Public Health Department,
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