Shanghai, Mar. 21.
Although things have been rather quiet on the social "front" for the ast several days, there has been enough activity to keep women from Slackening down on the replenish~ ment of their wardrobes and to give men plenty of excuses for not com-Ing home' early or missing meals round the domestic hearth, and vice versal For this is a modern age and a cosmopolitan city like Shanghai, With its eros current of international affairs, its various club and social events, there is always something do-Ing to' keep one busy and to add interest to the daily round, As I write this, I wonder where the glorious spring-like days, which lifted the lid off wintry reserve and led me to. rhapsodize last week. and wax lyrical over plum blossoms, temple-crowned mountains, et al, are. Perhaps by the time this resolves itself into print, T shall have been justified Toast, let us hope so and that we Shall experience the unusual phenomenon Gudging by recent perfor-manees) of really fine week-end, Nevertheless, defying sullen and wasping skies, there are, fortunately, sti gay and undaunted spirits who Mterally believe what the calendar says, and so Spring parties, like a certain well known brand of liquid fire, are "still going strong."
Tt Is therefore not surprising to find delightful and vivacious Mrs. 'T. K. King, wife of the prominent shipping man, presiding over one of the jolliest and enjoyable Spring parties of the season. Of course, popular "T.K." was there to assist his wife in receiv~ ing and entertaining the guests and, in' the earlier part of the evening, so. was sweet" Marie, their little daughter, who, by the way, "is the apple of father's eye.
Delicious Dinner The delicious buffet dinner served Included special dishes prepared by the hostess. Card games Inter entertained the guests, those invited including Gen, Wu Te-chen, the Mayor, and Mime, Wu, Mrs. 'Wang Chung-hui, wife of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Miss Soum! Tebong, Mr. and Mrs. 'Tommy Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sun, Mme. 'Tong Shaoyl Dr. and Mrs. U. ¥. Yen, Mr. T. C. Pan, Mr, and Mrs, Richard Pan, Mr. and' Mrs. King S. Kum, Mrs, Edith Kum, Mr. and Mrs, W. H. Chiao, Mr. and Mfrs. K. C, Wong. Mr. and Mrs, ¥.T, Soong, Mr. and Mra, M. Tsao, Mir. and Mrs. Walter Kwok, Mr. and Mrs. Tsuyee Pol, Mr, and Mrs. P. Z. Wu, De. and "Mrs. C, Kuangson Young, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Waung, Mr. and Mrs. ¥. C. Woo, Mr, and Mrs. B. S. Tong, Mr. and Mrs. T. K. Kwok, Mr, and Mrs. PY. Loo, Mr: Bao, Dr, and Mrs, KZ, Loh, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Yang, and others.
'The affair took place last night in the 'Kings' charming apartment in Grosvenor House.
Interesting Visitors Two distinguished arrivals were the guests of honour at.a tea reception and after a brief while there, will continue on to Europe; the "next destinations will be East and West 'Atries, and then they Intend to return "to the United States once more. Following this, they plan. to visit 'South America' and the West Indies, including Jamaica, Barbados, and some of the less well-known islands, Bridge Club's Opening Bridge enthusiasts turned out full force last night for the housewarming celebration of the Shanghai International Bridge Club in. the new headquarters in the SRC.
Mayor Wu Te-chen was the honour-fed guest and among members who booked tables were Mr. John Wai, Mr. M. Diamant, Mrs, Paul Barentzen, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Pollak, Mrs. Poskitt," Mrs. Hertzberg, Mr. 'E. 'T. Hooper, Mrs. N.S. Levy, Mrs.
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