Shanghai. Apr. 24 IMhouxh, in view Of conditions, it wa decided not to hold the usual St, George's Day: was celebrated Shanghai yesterday by the Royal Society of St. George (Shanghai eh) in much the usual manner with all the spirit that oes towards the proper celebration of the ishman's National Day. This ov nin special service wilt be held th Moly Trinity Cathsdral, observance of St Gear rue's Day started og usual with of a wreath on the War there Jscems to be but little daylight ahead, Dut if we "stick it out," T have no, doubt that at the end of this unhappy. struggle, we shall be better off than we can foresee or hope at the Tam sorry to have touched on the black side of things as there are' Jquite enough pessimists days Mem ional at 845 oan, by the presi office and 'a past president; this ceremony was performed yesterday by Mr. T. G. Drakefora, the present president, and Major Ford. Also present at the Cenotaph were Col. J, W. Hornby, commandant of the S.V.C.. Messrs, 'W. J. Ward, 'A. Ik. Gorge, C. C. Todd. B. F. Harris, other committee and ordinary overs of the soci hn the afternoon, 9 special party english children was given at the tinge with, with ent The bers of the society were ad Initted free, but Useie parents oF those wh companied them were required to hn the the most importa ant event of the day' an informal prion, followed We are, Lot us hope that they all, times, sce some of their own 00d points and. for only our nit Honal peu Task you memory" of Sal fand to the continued usefulness Englishmen and Englishwomen in the world of tomorrow. We have a past to be provid of, may our future be worthy' of it, Tadliex and gentlemen "ta, England."
Following reception, a cold fet was while' dancing. which staried as soon as the recep ion came to rose, lasted {iil about midnight, oth the reception and the ca musie was provided by the band of the Durham Light Infantry,
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