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His Excellency added his thanks for

the kind references Dr. Crull bad made to the participation of the British community in the rejoicings of the day, and the speech was received with hearty applause.

At the conclusion of the speech the Band of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, which was stationed on the lawn, played the German National Anthem and a salute was fired on the

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On the façade of the German Club had been placed a large W. surmounted by a crown, picked out in ekctric bulbs and the illumination at night was very effective. The grounds of the Club and the building itself were also illuminated by red Chinese lanterns. A very success- ful banquet was held at the Club last night.

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