The third annual ball of the Shanghai Municipal Police and 8. M.P. Specials was held on February 28 at the Majestic Hotel and proved a most enjoyable affair, despite the fact that the 2 a.m. closing hhour_was strictly observed, but all the 700 who attended had a good time right up to the end, Chocolate, yellow and white, the Police colours, formed the motif of the decorations, while a new and brilliant set of the flags of all: nations festooned the walls. Miniature models of policemen "adorned every table, while balloons and streamers added. to the. generat gaiety. Music was furnished by Whitey Smith and his orchestra, and the popular Joe and Nellie Farren and their ballet troupe performed during the latter part of the evening. Six stalwart Siths stood: fu duty in the lobby and added picturesque and unusual touch to the scene.
Guests were received by, Major Gerrard, ¢. LB, Com ioner of Police, and Mrs, Gerrard, Jat the entrance to the ball-room,
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