Various funitions have been arranged for the celebration of the King's Jubilee in Shanghai. It is understood that the official programme will be announced in the course of the next few days. The Royal Society of St. George has decided to hold its a ual ball on May 3, as part of the celebrations. The Shanghai Cluband the Zero Club will be at home on May 6, the actual day of the Jubilee. 'A morning service in the Cathedral, children's fete in Kisochow Park the afternoon of the great day and an evening naval and salutary tattoo on the Racecourse are also being arranged. The early publication of times and other important details is expected, The decoration and illu mination of British residences and offices have been commended to the community generally and it is gather~ ed that a good response to that Invitation will be forthcoming. AS Jubilee day is only fortnight hence here is not much time to lose and engagement books are being marked accordingly.
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