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Sir Wyndam Deedes, on Keren Hayesod Mission to Poland, is Honored

January 6, 1927
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(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)

A reception in honor of Sir Wyndam Deedes, former chief secretary of the Palestine government, was given last night in the Jewish Students’ Home. Sir Wyndam is now visiting Poland in the interests of the Keren Hayesod.

Polish Foreign Minister Zeleski, Minister of the Interior Skladkowski and other government officials headed the list of 200 prominent guests who attended the reception.

Deputy Isaac Gruenbaum and representatives of the Kehillah, the Jewish merchants and Jewish women’s association, delivered addresses.

It was stated here that the English Minister in Warsaw was instructed by the Foreign Office to consider Sir Wyndam Deedes as in an official capacity.

Sir Wyndam called on the Polish Foreign Minister and Minister of the Interior. During the conversations, Zionist matters were discussed.

A delegation of the Jewish labor party, Bund, expressed a desire to be received by Sir Wyndam for informative purposes. He has promised to receive them.

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