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THE FRENGH FLEET'S, VISIT. o WARSHIPS BERTHED AT PORTSMOUTH. [PEESS ASSOCIATION.] LONDON, 10th August. After the review of the French fleet King Edward lunched aboard the battleship Massena. Responding to the toast of his health, proposed by Admiral Caillard, His Majesty said he hopad the French officers and men would be satisfied with the welcome given them by their comrades of tho British fleetDense masses of spectators for miles, despite rain, watched the subsequent berthing of the French ships, where no foreign warships, except a few American, had ever berthed before. The enthusiasm increased every hour. The Prince of Wales presided' at the Admiralty's banquet to Admiral Caillurd and his officers at the Royal Naval barracks in the evening. VISITING SAILORS ENTERTAINED. (Received August 11, 8.20 a.m.) LONDON, 10th August. The Mayor of Portsmouth enteitained three thousand French sailors. LUNCH AT GUILDHALL, (Received August 11, 8.35 a.m.) LONDON, 10th August. . One hundred French officers were entertained at a luncheon at Guildhall. Six hundred others guests were present. The entire route was lined with flags, and great enthusiasm was manifested, the streets being crowded.
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Evening Post, Volume LXX, Issue 36, 11 August 1905, Page 5
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189CABLE NEWS. [BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. — COPYRIGHT.] Evening Post, Volume LXX, Issue 36, 11 August 1905, Page 5
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