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friends; on the other hand, they had prospered side by side, and he trusted that such would always be the case. (Applause.) This joint prosperity spoke volumes for the success of British administration---(hear, hear)--and in that administration Mr. Lockhart had had a large share. His career had been one of eminent usefulness to the Chinese community in Hongkong, and, as Mr. Fung Wah Chun had justly said, from Mr. Lockhart's intimate knowledge of the language, literature, history, and customs of the Chinese, no wonder he had been called a perfect Chinaman. (Laughter.) His services for the Chinese community in the Colony were of the highest order, and he would be missed very much, Weihai-wei's gain would be Hongkong's loss, Mr. Ho Tung concluded by again thanking those present for the great compliment they had paid him.

Mr. WEI YUK, who also responded on behalf of the Chinese community, spoke in a similar strain, and was followed by Mr. BREWIN, who proposed the health of Dr. Ho Kai. The latter responded in suitable terms, and the playing of the National Anthem brought an extremely enjoyable evening to a close.

The Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart leaves for Weihaiwei on Wednesday next, proceeding as far as Shanghai in the Empress of India, and thence in H.M.S. Talbot, which has been placed at his disposal by Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge.

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179 friends; on the other hand, they had prospered side by side, and he trusted that such would always be the case. (Applause.) This joint prosperity spoke volumes for the success of British administration---(hear, hear)--and in that administration Mr. Lockhart had had a large share. His career had been one of eminent usefulness to the Chinese community in Hongkong, and, as Mr. Fung Wah Chun had justly said, from Mr. Lockhart's intimate knowledge of the language, literature, history, and customs of the Chinese, no wonder he had been called a perfect Chinaman. (Laughter.) His services for the Chinese community in the Colony were of the highest order, and he would be missed very much, Weihai-wei's gain would be Hongkong's loss, Mr. Ho Tung concluded by again thanking those present for the great compliment they had paid him. Mr. WEI YUK, who also responded on behalf of the Chinese community, spoke in a similar strain, and was followed by Mr. BREWIN, who proposed the health of Dr. Ho Kai. The latter responded in suitable terms, and the playing of the National Anthem brought an extremely enjoyable evening to a close. The Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart leaves for Weihaiwei on Wednesday next, proceeding as far as Shanghai in the Empress of India, and thence in H.M.S. Talbot, which has been placed at his disposal by Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge. Page 180 Page 181

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179 friends; ou the other hand, they had pros- pered side by side, and he trusted that such would always be the case. (Applause.) This joint prosperity spoke volumes for the snecess of British administration---(hear, hear)--and in that administration Mr. Lockhart had had a large share. His career had been one of eminent usefulness to the Chinese com. manity in Hongkong, and, as Mr. Fung Wa Chun had jastly said, from Mr. Lockhart's intimate knowledge of the language, literature,, history, and customs of the Chinese, no wonder he had been called a perfect Chinaman. (Laughter.) His services for the Chinese coI{- munity in the Colony were of the highest order, and he would be missed very much, Weihai- wei's gain would be Hongkong's loss, Mr. Ho Taug concluded by again thanking those present for the great compliment they had paid him. Mr. WEI ON, who also responded on behalf of the Chinese community, spoke in a similar strain, and was followed by Mr. BREWIN, who The latter proposed the health of Dr. Ho Kai responded in suitable terms, and the playing of the National Anthem brought an extremely enjoyable evening to a close. The Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart leaves for Weihaiwel on Wednesday next, proceeding as tar as Shanghai in the Empress of Iulia, and thenes in H.M.S. Talbot, which has been placed at his disposal by Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge. Page 180Page 181

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friends; ou the other hand, they had pros- pered side by side, and he trusted that such would always be the case. (Applause.) This joint prosperity spoke volumes for the snecess of British administration---(hear, hear)--and in that administration Mr. Lockhart had had a large share. His career had been one of eminent usefulness to the Chinese com. manity in Hongkong, and, as Mr. Fung Wa Chun had jastly said, from Mr. Lockhart's intimate knowledge of the language, literature,, history, and customs of the Chinese, no wonder he had been called a perfect Chinaman. (Laughter.) His services for the Chinese coI{- munity in the Colony were of the highest order, and he would be missed very much, Weihai- wei's gain would be Hongkong's loss, Mr. Ho Taug concluded by again thanking those present for the great compliment they had paid him.

Mr. WEI ON, who also responded on behalf of the Chinese community, spoke in a similar strain, and was followed by Mr. BREWIN, who The latter proposed the health of Dr. Ho Kai responded in suitable terms, and the playing of the National Anthem brought an extremely enjoyable evening to a close.

The Hon. J. H. Stewart Lockhart leaves for Weihaiwel on Wednesday next, proceeding as tar as Shanghai in the Empress of Iulia, and thenes in H.M.S. Talbot, which has been placed at his disposal by Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge.

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