Memorial of Dedication by Japanese Grey skies only added solemnity the reverential ritual performed at the Shinto Shrine near Hongkew Park' on Thursday morning at ten when the first ceremony. in the Japanese Autumn Festival was held, Attended by a large gathering of adult and school children, the ceremonies commemorated the dedication of the Shrine one year ago when the veritable spirits of the Kam! (Gods) of Old Japan were brought to Shang-[hal (0 Yeeewwe the worship of their people.
Aller the flag-raising at 730 a that day, quiet preparations went fon within the grounds of the Shrine. There flower "arrangements have been weed in tribute to the gods, and an elevated stage has been built where the ancient" "No" dances were presented during the three day fox. rival which culminated on. Satur day.
It was in a setting bound to impres the most casual observer that thi memorial to the dedication took place. A guard of some dozen more uniformed men ranged along the street near the Shrine, and ority those with permission, might enter witness a part of the religious cere. monies of the oldest religion Japan,
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