(China), Ld., extended lavish hospitality to "the many who went t© congratulate them upon the opening of their splendid new building in Szechuen Road, on Wednesday day. Bamboo arches were arranged over thie entrance to the building and British and Chinese flags flanked the lift, as well as garlands of greenery and flowers. On the 5th floor, in the large sales office, numerous tables were set_ forth with light refreshments. Flowers and garlands were everywhere and: a large number of congratulatory scrolls in the exquisite Chinese ideographs were hung about the room A table in the centre of the room bore many silver shields and plaques, expressions of good will from up-country agents of the firm. The rooms were thronged throughout the day with representatives of the leading hongs of Shanghai and personal friends who attended the "housewarming." A
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