Empire Day was celebrated by the British community with children's tea party followed by games, and a cinema show. Thd affair was promoted by the local' ex-Service mens' society, the Sons of Britain, and the invitation was extended to al] foreign children' irrespective of nationality. A truly cosmopolitan gathering was the result, and the departure was voted a huge success.
Decoration Day was observed by the Fleet, a party of sailors and mammes proceeding to the local cemetery, where they fired a salute and played "taps," marching home to the customary lively tunes by the band.
The birthday of King George is to be celebrated at the British Consulate on June 2.
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