The Archive · 1936

KING OF DENMARK'S BIRTHDAY

Reception at Cathay Hotel Attended by Officials The Danish community in Shangial joyously celebrated the G6th birthday anniversary of their ruler, King Christian X, on Sept. 26 in union with Danish subjects in all. pasts of the world, 'There were two onl: standing events on the day's programme, namely an official reeepuion held by Mr, Paul Scheel, Consul-General and' Charge d'Affaires of Denmark, and a dinner and ball, at the Cercle Sportif Francais, for members of the Danish Associawot in Shanghai (Det danse Sumfund), The official reception was held at The Tower, Cathay Hotel, from 11.30 am. to 12.30 noon and was attended by a large number of consular and diplomatic representatives, military and naval officers, Chinese Government and SMC. officials and members of the Danish community. Mr, Scheel und Mr. M. G. I, Melchior, Vice-Consul, received the guests, and Mr, Scheel proposed the toast to the king, after which an orchestra played the Danish anthem, "Kong Christian Stod ved hdjen Mast'

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