Chinese Anniversary Celebrations The iith anniversary of the foundation of the Chinese Republis was celebrated on Tuesday by the local Chinese community. Most} Chinese and foreign public and} Private Offices were closed for tha day and little huiness was transacted, shopkeepers giving their ployees a much needed holiday. The five-colours banner of the republic was flown over the doors of most shops, not a few of which were decorated with evergreens and beautiful Chinese lanterns. Foreign men-of-war in harbour as well as the steamers of the Chinese shipping companies and the tramcars were gaily bedecked with Chinese flags intermingled with those of the foreign nations. Crackers were fired off by many of the younger generation who appeared to be greatly enjoying their holiday.
A large number of friends called upon Dr. Sun Yat-sen, as founder of the Republic, at his home at 29 Rue Moliere, to offer their respects. Various street unions held meetings in their own headquarters and at: these the national song. was sung, the Chinese flag honoured and patriotic speeches given. Several student processions took place during the afternoon, and in the even-' ing there was a lantern procession.
General Ho Feng-ling, Military Governor of Shanghai and Sungkiang, and Mr. Hsu Yuan, Special Commissioner for Foreign Affairs, were "at home" in the morning at} jthe Bureau of Foreign Affairs in Bubbling Well Road. Shortly before the formal reception, the Chinese Ca., S. V. C., formed up in the courtyard and presented arms. jas the national anthem was being|on the station for about 20 months. played.
The guests, several hundred in! number, were reosived by Mr. Hsu and Col. Wang Ching-yuan, repre-; {senting General Ho eng-ling, in the reception hat] and here refresiments were served. Among th present were members of the Consular Body and a mumber of local Chinese and foreign officials and business men.
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