Chengtu, Nov. 30.
This month, the western capital has been famous for a multitude of social functions. The most prominent was the Armistice Day celebration. Representatives of the six of the allied nations united in keeping the day in a Jong to be remembered style. The Union University gave the use of their beautiful administration building and grounds. The Foreign Office and Governor's yamen did the decorating in most gorgeous and extensive fashion. The Goyernor sent the military brass band in new regalia, resplendent with colour, The ladies of the Allied Military Service Association dispensed refreshments to the 300 odd assembled guests, and the Association with the Foreign Office arranged the programme. The whole celebration was under the joint auspices of the Chengtu Military cand Civil Officials, the Consuls of the Allied Powers, and Allied Military Service Association of west China, The chair was taken by Capt. A. J. Brace, President of the latter association. Excellent addresses were given by Liu Vu chin, the General Commanding Chengtu, Mr. W. M. Hewlett, om.G., H.B.M. Consul-General, M. M. Baudez, French Consul, Mr. K. Kunibara, Japanese Consul-General,- Hsiang Chu, head of Civil Department, Hsiang Hsiao-ngai, acting-President of the Provincial Assembly, and Dr. Joseph Beech, representing U.S.A. A foreign choir of over 20 voices sang the various National Anthems—American, British, Chinese, French, Italian and Japanese. he addresses nearly al] bore reference to the significance of the Washington Conference opening on that day. At the close of the programme, the band marched round the campus, playing national and popular airs, while the delighted guests in pairs followed the band carrying flags, and singing lustily. It was an interesting commentary on the day to watch French carrying the Stars and Stripes, Americans cornying the Union Jack, Chinese carrying the French tri-colour, and British carrying American and Japanese colours.
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