occupied conspicuous positions on most of Shang-dings yesterday in commemoration of Empire Tay. warships and merchant vessels were dressed, and local observances included a parade of Boy Scouts, Girl Guides Wolf Cubs and Brownies, who, later, attended a service at the Holy Trinity Cathedral where they were addressed by Dr. E. C. Gauntleti, chak, eho. The celebrations were organized by the United Ser ociaticn.
The observance of Empire Day commenced wilh the annual flag rais: ceremony in the grounds of H.M. Consulate General, where over Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Wolf Cubs and Brownies were drawn up in parade formation awaiting the arrival of Mr. Herbert Phillips, H.M. Consul-General. Promptly at 8 am. Mr Phillips arrived on the parade ground, and the Union Jack was slowly raised to the peak of the Consulate ug a helping hand to old people. on of you were evacuated to Hong-ug then, How many of you rome mi ber the kindness of the British sailor:
Lastly a idler is unselfish. That are in Shanghai today tecting 3 In conclusion Dr. Gauntlett gave an example of a Britisher's unselfishne rather than be a hindrance to his colleagues. What finer thing could th be than Capt. Oats's unselfishness on Capt, Scott's ill-fated expedition to strains of flagpole by two Sea Scouts to the pipes and drums of the Ist. "ce. Polar regions, Knowing that be fike pol
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