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is principally composed of Chinese. One of China's princi-
-pal cities, swarming with Chinese Officials, lies on the
borders of the Colony. Chinese attach great importance to
ceremonial and to the display of pomp at official ceremoni-
-03.
(3).
A large Garrison of the regular
Army is stationed in the Colony commanded by an Officer of
not less than Major-General's rank. The Colony is also
the Headquarters of a considerable Squadron of His
Majesty's Navy commanded by a Vice-Admiral.
(4).
There is a very large body of
Foreign Consular Officers in the Colony, the principal
Powers being represented by Consuls or Consuls-General de
carrière. Some of these Consular Officers wear exceedingly
handsome uniforms. The Consul for France, for instancewears
a blue uniform adorned with much gold lace and when in
Court dress (as on the occasion of a Birthday Ball or other
special function) appears in white knee-breeches and
stockings similar to those worn with the Blue Civil
Service Uniform.
(5).
It is of course needless to
point out that the full dress uniforms of all Commissioned
Ranks of His Majesty's Navy and Army are very handsome.
They