Two Walnut Trees Planted as Memorial: Picturesque Ceremony at American School 'Two living descendants of Mount Vernon, it is hoped, will remain' in Shanghai for ever to help in forming' a greater physical and historical tie between residents of Shanghai's American community and the homeland, and also to serve as a living memorial to two beloved Shanghai residents, the Tate Mrs. E. 8, Cunningham and the late Mrs. Milton D. Purdy.
The descendants, two small walnut grown from Mount Vernon 4s, were planted on Tuesday (Nov, 21) th an inspiring ceremony at the American School in the presence of several hundred students, teachers, United States Government represen= tatives, and other members of the American community.
While guests assembled on the Jawn in front of the school the United States' Fourth Marine band played national airs. At the close of the bugle call Dr. H. H. Welles, of the American School, welcomed' the visitors who were given a brief history of the trees by Major Arthur Bassett,
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