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At the conclusion the following resolution was unanimously carried :--

"That the local Sikh Community begs to offer their best congratulations to His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong for the achievement of victorious aspect of the war by the Allied powers, and enforcing crushing condi- tions of the Armistice upon the arrogant enemy, and that thereupon the Community heartily rejoice."

I shall be greatly obliged if a copy of the above resolution could be laid before His Excellency the Governor.

The Honourable

The Captain Superintendent of Police.

I have, &c.,

BISHEN SINGH, Hon. Secretary.

Services of Thanksgiving were held simultaneously in St. John's Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Cathedral, and the Union Church at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, the 13th November.

The Unofficial Members of the Legislative Council arranged a public meeting at the City Hall in the afternoon of the 13th November, at which the following resolution was passed :-

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That this public meeting of the citizens of the Colony of Hongkong desires most respectfully to congratulate Your Majesty upon the victorious prosecution of the war which has been waged by Great Britain and her Allies in the interests of freedom and right and to assure you of their loyalty and devotion to Your Majesty."

This resolution was sent by telegram to His Majesty the King, and the following reply was subsequently received:-

"The Chairman, Public Meeting of Citizens, Hongkong.

"The King thanks the citizens of Hongkong for their loyal message, and takes this opportunity of expressing his appreciation of the services they have rendered in the defence of the Empire. Private Secretary."