One of the jolly barbecues for which the Columbia Country Club is famous, will take place to-night and many members are arranging parties for the occasion. Some 200 are cxceted to attend, American Army and Navy circles as well asa great many" of the American community here are looking forward to the military ball which is being planned for the night of October 22 at the Race Club. The ball will be a benefit affair sponsored by the North China Auxiliary of the Navy Relief Society.
There is to be a vaudeville programme as well as games of chance, @ancing and a supper served.
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