Although without elaborate ceremonies, Shanghai joined in the nation' wide celebration of the Double Tenth with more enthusiasm Jon Oct. 10 than in the past few years, National flags were' profusely dis played in every sized, and" more shops and factories suspended busi-ress yesterday than on previous occa sions. In Chapel and" Nantao four arches were erceied for the first time In many years. All amusement remakers. sorts, were crowded with holiday
The oficial celebrations of the anniversary consisted of two commemoration meetings, one being convened at the Shanghai City Government by the Mayor, and the other at the Educational Institute by the Shanghai Kuomintang, anda recep lon given to foreign and "Chinese oMcials and civie leaders at the Shanghai City Government, Civie Centre, Kiangwan, Individual com: memoration meetings were held by Kuomintang and Government institu: tions in Shanghai, The meeting held at the Educa-tonal Institute in Wen Mino Rosd, Nantao, began at 10 am. being attended by aver 1,000 representatives from public bodies and official organs. "Following speeches delivered by Mr. Tung Ying-pel,, executive member of the Shanghai Kuomintang, who presided, and sovera} others who stressed the peaceful unification of the country, the gathering resolved fo send a congratulatory message to Generalissimo Chiang Kal-shek, pled iting their loyalty to the Government Yeader "and expressing sympathy for hig. hardships, Gen, Wu Te-chen, the Mayor, who presided over the meeting of the Shanghai City Government at 0 am, recalled the sacrifices by revolu! ary heroes who brought into being Republic and urged the people follow their footsteps in the Mgnt for the rejuvenation of China. For Several years, he said, China did not celebrate its national day because of crises. The commemoration to-day, despite the still existing trying times, was for the purpose of stimulating national spirit for the salvation of the country. He then cited the examples of foreign countries in bringing about their rejuvenation,
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