Seldom if ever has Independence Day been celebrated ju Shanghai with greater festivity. The weather was all that could be desired, sun-riy but relieved by a refreshing breeze from the South. All the principal hongs hoisted flags and there was a good display of the Stars and Stripes in the Nanking Road. The streets were made joyous by large numbers of American men-of-war's men, some in motors, some in carriages oF has, and nearly all displaying the American flag.
The reception at the American Consulate was very largely attended. The building had been very prettily decorated with bamboo foliage palms and flowers; the Shanghai Boy Scouts formed a guard of honour trid stood smartly at attention Town Band discoursed an excellent programme of music on the balcony. The guests were received by Mr. W. Roderick Dorsey, Vice-Consul in charge, assisted by Dr. F. E. Hinckley, District Attorney, and members of the Consular Staff, among whom was Mr. F. W. Hadley, sufficiently recovered to take part in the proceedings although still on crutches. Among those present were members of the Consular Body, the Municipal Council, the Police, the Volunteer Corps, the men-of-war in harbour and all the principal business firms. Refreshments were dispensed in an inner room by Mr. F. M. Darrah, the American Postmaster, and special arrangements were also made for the entertainment of wives of
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