'Shanghai, May 23, Fortunate were those' who got away from the city for the Whitsun holidays, for more reasons than one. It is lovely anyway to week-end on houseboat and just drift lazily [slong placid waters between green Lanks with not a care in the world at Toast, for the time) or to motor to some' beauty spot or mountain height brought so much nearer China's new highways. But coming 5 it did after: the brilliant Corona: tion festivities and before Shanghai plunged headlong into. Chinese American Trade Week and other big functions, Whitsuntide was 2 godsend and a life-saver, Thus refreshed and having had time to draw a breath, social, oficial '2nd "club-minded" elreles participa fed in the many and varied activities of the week with zest and pleasure, 'The most important event was, of curse, the inauguration of the radio, telephone serves between China and Amerieg when Mme. Chiang Kale nek, China's rst tody, and Mes. Franklin. D, Roosevelt,' America's first lady, spoke to each other for the frst time. The most enthusiastic gathering (should be spelt with a capital E) was probably the American Universities Club's annual' prom, followed closely by the Y's Mens' charity' ball, 'The Increasing portance of the Joint Commitice of 'Shanghai Women's Organizations was strikingly shown at he ninth annual 'Club Institute, which was also held last' week.
Annual Spring Prom Decorated with college pennants fand banners, the French Club provided the seiting for one of the joly Hest events of the year when the American, University Club held its annual Spring Prom last Friday. Commencing at pin. with cocktails a well-chosen dinner, abe evening was pronounced an unqualified success fon all sides. With each college Jeupying a special section previously marked off by those in charge of arrangements, the scene presented was a gy one, made all the more merry by the hearty college yells, with each institution trying to outdo the other in the matter of volume trid style, both at the cocktail hour during dinner, With "Maestro" (according to the programme) "Wally" Kwok in charge, the entertainment was diverse and full of humerus titbits which con-
Sderably_ stimulated the enthusiasm of the gathering. Tu between, dane: Ing gave everyone a chance to ¢xpress their high spirits, Minister Honoured An interesting Iuncheon was given by Dr. and Mes. Wei Tao-ming with Mr. and Mrs. LW. Chu as joint hosts. It was given in Dr. Wel's home in Avenue Haig fast Thursday in honour Wang of Di. and Mrs," Chung:
Among those attended were Tang Taal-li, Dr. James Woo Mr. P. K. Chu, Mr. C. Chow, Prot. Li Sing-yang, and several others.
One of the most charming altairs given in honour of the new Italian Ambassador, Signor Cora, was. the dinner given last Monday penthouse apartment of Dr. and Mrs U. ¥. Yen, who were also the hosts, At this enjoyable party were Mrs. right and the barbecue which Dr. and Mrs. Essen M. Gale and Mr, and Mrs. Ivy Riddicle are giving morrow in the Gales' garden.
Invitations In The Mail 'A busy week looms ahead Shanghai gad-abouts won't have a, chance to rest until way past the middle of June, if that soon.
Mr. and Mrs. £. J, Lloyd are entertaining to cocktails on Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Gauss are giving a dinner that same night.
An Ever-Growing List MIN. and Mme. Clu Bus De Warnaffe are entertaining to cocktails on Tuesday. On Wednesday Mr. and Mr David Toeg are holding an "At Home' from 6 to 8 pin. in their garden in Lincoln Road. Mrs. M. C. Guss is giving'a tea that afternoon for Mfrs. J. Fistere, jr, and her mother Mrs. Duane, who" are leaving soon.
Monday Dr. and Mrs, Ofara are giving a reception foliowing the marriage of Miss Dora Ullstein and Mr. George Happer. Mr. and Mrs. L. Sjostedt have chosen Wednesday for their cocktail party.
Mrs. Arnold Dewar will give a tuftin party on Thursday and a similar affair the day following. Mrs. Cecil Sellers who leaves early next month for Manila will give a farewell Tuncheon on Thursday and on Friday Mrs. Dana Nance and Mrs. Robert Kendal] will give a breakfast party in her honour.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Carpenter have sent out invitations for a buffet dinner which they will give on next Friday night in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Seibert (Christina Beck-Friis).
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