'A large and distinguished inter national gathering attended the ception at H. M. Consulate-Generat 1130 am, yesterday. Not only did members of the British community attend In full force but diplomatic, aval and military offlelals of ettler nationalities were present to toast the:
'Owing to the Inclement weather the annual military parades which were to be held by the Ist. Baitalion Seaforth "Highlanders, "and the Ist. Battation Durham' Light Infantry, were enneelled, but the day was oh: served asa general holiday by all the British forees in the city, both naval Officially the King's birthday is on December 14, but as this date follows hhis accession to the throne by only: two days, it was decided to celebrate the occasion on June 9.
Many Shanghai Britons, who listened to the Empire broadcast last night, were filled with pride as they heard the martial music of the scarlet coated Guards, on parade at probably England's greatest and most spectaular military funetion—the Trooping of the Colour. The King, attended by other members of the Royal Family, was presen: ut he parade, ind as he rode on to the parade Ground) amid the cheers of the thousands of loyal subjects gathered there, hearts in exile beat with a resounding pride to think that they were, indeed, his people.
After the King's Colour had been trooped, His Majesty led the Brigade back to Buckingham Palace In accordance with time-honoured ritual Here he took the salute as the Cold streams, Grenadiers, and other regiments in the Brigade marched past.
Although. Shanghai cannot boast of such magnificent spectacles, the day friends and among them the British official, naval and military community was well represented. Brigadier-General E, B. Macnaghten, president, proposed the toast of the King, which was drunk with acclamation, Guests at the "Dome"
Flags of different nations hung around the room lent a touch of colour tothe "Dome," where the Royal Air Force Association of Shanghai lis reception in honour fof the Royal birthday.
Many guests were present, neluding members of the various naval and ullitary forces stationed in Shanghai, and of the Consular service.
The toast of "The King" was proposed by Mr. J. D, E, Shotter and was followed by the playing of one verse of the National Anthem, Among those present were:—The British Ambassador to China, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr and Lady Ker Sir Herbert and Miss Phillips, Sir [Alan and Lady Mossop, Major-General and Mrs. A. P. D. Tel(er-Smolfet, Wing Commander and Mrs. A. 5. Kirby, and Brig. General E. 8. Macnaghten.
Ambassador "At Home"
In the evening the British Ambassador, Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, a1
Shanghai, June 13.
Japanese troops patrolling the' Shanghai-Hangchow railway area on [Saturday captured an 38-year old [Chinese guerilla who did not know that Nanking "had fallen, the [Shanghai "Nippo reported yester Jday. He elsd. was blissfully ignorant for the reasons which impelled him. to fight Japan or of the identity of The youthful guerilla was captured at Slashihchen, about 32 kims. south of Kashing. He gave his name, Jas Ho Yun-sheng. his native province es Hupeh. His guerilla unit, he told the examiners, was led by one [Chien Min-chung and comprised 150] men. These were said to be armed with 85 rifes and five trench mortars. The unit, he said, formed Jo part of the 62nd. Division, com manded by Gen. Tao Liu, otherwise known as Tao Chung.
The division, 4,000 strong, was! said to be waging guerilla warfare fu that area,
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