The coincidence of the King's birthday with the first working day of his ign led to the sensible decision t0 dispense with formal celebration. So His Majesty's ships did not dress for! the occasion and. in Hongkong the Parades first ordered were cancelled, although a general holiday was observed by the Colony. Here—in Shanghai the British troops held 9 birthday parade which was attended ty|by the ~Consul-General andthe Brigadier.
Informal salute of the day was forthcoming in many British Me stitutions. Tu fact British Shanghat Tanders took the occasion as justify-Ing a series of pleasant family parties where the health of the" King was duly honoured. The lead was given at the Consulate-General wiiers Sir John Brenan informally entertained British civil, naval, military and alr officers for the occasion,
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