The Archive · 1926

Our Hongkong Letter

King's Birthday Celebration:

Chinese Take Part: More Canton Refugees: Professor Hinton and Leading Journalist Leave: Paul 1 Chater's Wil ows Hongkong, June 6, The King' Birthday was oh ed here with customary dignity. the morning, a military purade—composed of units from the Royal Marines, Royal Navy, Royal Gar-

Regiment, 5/2 Pui the Hongkong Volunt Defence Corps—was held at Happy Valley, and passed under review of the Governor, Sir Coeit Clementi. The irn-out formed an impressive sight including about 2,000 men and numerous officers from various units, Shortly after 9 am, the royal salute was given, after which the Governor inspected the troops. A large crowd fof spectators gathered outside the race track. At noon a salute of 21 guns from the Navy echoed! throughout the Island. A reception was held at Government House at! 9.30 pam the number of guests' present far exceeding the usual number, The Chinese residents were not left out in this celebration. A foh lantern (that is, paper fishes ith Nighted candles inside) process jon wa organized by them and proceeded from the western district; House Cai through the procession passed. Mr. Ho Kon tong, well known local magnate, did mach for the success of this moving exhibition,

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