Occasion Celebrated by French Community France's national day was observed on July 14 with all the verve and style of former years. On the evening of July 13 many of the Public buildings were illuminated and the French cruiser Primauguet was resplendently outlined ropes of lights, while hor searchlights shone over the French Con-
'The' first, ceremony take place 7.80 am, was the Falsing of the flag French Consulate-General. " Detachments from the military and naval forces formed Guards of Honour in the courtyard and many prominent off-cers from the Army and Navy were present, At the sounding of a Salute by the buglers of the Primauguet, the French Consul-General,' M. Meyriex, stepped on to the balcony and acknowledged the salute of the Guards of Honour. Another call was sounded by the Duglers as the flag slowly rose to the top of the mast, At 8 o'clock the review of the troops commenced. These. were drawn up, in hollow square, Koukaza Gardens facing the avenue, where stands had been erected for the convenience of the guests, providing also a cool shade. Shortly after 8 o'clock the colour party carrying the colours marched up the avenue with an escort, with an a companiment from the band, and took its place in front of the parade, 'The inspecting officer, Vice-Admiral Berthelot, Commanding the Naval Forces of the Far ast, accom panied by his staff, then made his round, of inspection of the troops which' were composed of military: and naval forces, Police force, Volunteer Corps of the French' Con-
slow march. session, white the band played The inspection concluded, the presentation of medals and decorations followed. Gallant officers were
these fell out from their respective the recipients of decorations, and battalions and drew up in front of the main stand, accompanied by the colours. The decorations were bestowed by Vice-Admiral Berthelot, who shook the hand of each after pinning the medal on his breast.
At the end of the presentation, the Admiral and his staff moved to a position in front of the main and the troops lined up for the march past. The band led the column up to the saluting base where it turned outwards and halted opposite the stand to play the troops ast. French and Colonial troops Taarced past in review slang ative Se toy pause, "A detach hen of the Prenth Police flowed, Wearing black sted "helmets and carrying, batons, "lore troop sue ceeded "here ah then the French The rate' lie past in hai fire waggnay thie rane helmets Drhuiat™ in the sunshine 'After these came. the armoured cats ooking most formate. Three Shall pkipbet tanks brought up the of the whole pect aac he halting base' they tare there "turrets "and: dipped thet runes towans' the Teviewoa the day, the meet notable being. the Many receptions were held durin
tteently'nt the conche Conabiate lenetal of 1" e'hcke Representa tives from i te naval and {avy freon, and Consslar Body a Shaghal tore precent aid rested Beyer on arrival, ar well vall Planch subjects and Ghat friends. The main reception halls tore: backed bya ange gathering, finish overowed® on Ye the vera! nhs and bulonies 'This year the Consal-Geperal mate' no gpesch but proposed the {ena of the Bench Republic which wrens ron wit the veosomary Nonours amid the murmurs of "Vive At 12 clock the Cercle rane gains inh nee premises nm Rowte Vall "opened for the casion, wat at home to, visitors, "A forge number of people ensembled here etoreeuingon tothe recep than being hed i otto atthe Corea" Sport "Frangaing, where Chroughoo the oom of the Upper for Mronged's mulitade of people all "natonaien, dam tees Phere of gulp aid Rolday pire pervaded he pace.
Koukaza Park was again the scone of activity in the after li noon when sports were held which Provided much enjoyable entertainment, At nine o'clock many of the main public buildings were illuminated which brought forth crowds of sightseers. Throughout the day vessels. in the harbour "dressed ship."
The finale to the day's celebrations, had its setting in the French Sporting Club at" dinner" and Acconpinc to the Chinese newspapers, the Shanghai District Magistracy has drawn up plans for a network of-telephones bette Shanghai and the surrounding villages, the cost of which will be borne in equal proportion by the rit and village authorities.
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