proceedings, those present mixing together in threes and fours, or even larger parties, and finding tables with the exact accommodation they required. Around the room were massive chiffoniers and sideboards, while at one end was a large and beautifully executed oil painting of His Majesty in Coronation Robes, facing another of similar size of Queen Alexandra.
"Among those who accepted invitations to be present were Messrs. Abdoollaly Ebrahim, E.M. Hazeland, V.G. Gordon, J.D. Kinnaird, G.P. Lammert, E.O. Murphy, C.A.D. Melbourne Tarrant. Mr. Farmer and his co-partners were there and made everyone at home. Host Farmer occupied the chair, and when the good things provided had been attacked, submitted the loyal toast which met with greetings so loyally and enthusiastically given in Hongkong".
Mr. W. Parlane proposed the toast of the "Navy, Army and Auxiliary Forces." Mr. A. Shelton Hooper in toasting success to the King Edward Hotel, touched upon the sufferings of Hong Kong by reason of a want of proper hotel accommodation. W. Farmer replied on behalf of the firm.
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proceedings, those present mixing together in threes and fours, or even larger parties, and finding tables with the exact accommodation they required. Around the room were massive chiffoniers and sideboards, while at one end was a large and beautifully executed oil painting of His Majesty in Coronation Robes, facing another of similar size of Queen Alexandra.
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"Among those who accepted invitations to be present were Messrs.Abdoollaly Ebrahim, E.M. Hazeland, V.G. Gordon, J.D. Kinnaird, G.P. Lammert, E.0. Murphy, C.A.D. Melbourne Tarrant. Mr. Farmer and, his co-partners were there and made everyone at home. Host Farmer occupied the chair, and when the good things provided had been attacked, submitted the loyal toast which met with greetings so loyally and enthusiastically given in Hongkong".
Mr. W. Parlane proposed the toast of the "Navy, Army and Auxiliary Forces." Mr. A. Shelton Hooper in toasting success to the King Edward Hotel, touched upon the sufferings of Hong Kong by reason of a want of proper hotel accommodation. W. Farmer replied on behalf of the firm.
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