On May 17 Norwegians in Shanghai celebrated the adoption at Ful vold, on May 17, 1814, of the Cor tution, which, framed upon the Constitations of the United States} off america, France and Spain, was, in essences, retained through the period of Union with Sweden, until tke present day. Norway, lar¢ seas, had two. important celebrations, apart from her ational day, for in Luly the ninth centenary of St. Dav, with the reopening of the restored Nidaros Cathedral was an event which. aroused. national enthusiasm. Then in November the Silver Jubilee jof King Haakon was duly honoured.
theless the significance of May 17 for 20. democratle—and. success-folly democratic—a people must al trays attract the lively attention 0 Norwegians. Those who, in Shang-ai, make a community which highly. esteemed, were no! remiss jon thp occasion and. thely. fellow litinens of other nationalities tender [congratulations on the event.
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