Japanese military. an last ight, referring to the wounding of two Japanese photographers, attached the army, and a woman in the arm of Mr. Jiichi one of the wounded men, action the operation lasting one and one hours. two passen. the plane burst into flames American Community Observe National Day Reception and Dance The American community in Shang-bai will celebrate today the anniversary of George Washington's birthday, the chiot observance. being reception at the Columbia Country Club where the American Consul. General, Mr. Clarence E. Gauss, will receive members of. the American community in Shanghai.
The day will be observed as a general holiday by all Americans in the city -and the offices of the US. Consulate-General and those of many American business institutions will be closed. No special celebrations are being organized by the members of the United States Marine Corps in Shanghai although they will observe the day as a general holiday.
Last night at the American Club a Washington Birthday Ball, at which were present the leading members of the American community in Shanghai, took place. Included in the list of raiders guests were Col. J. C. Fegan, commander of the Fourth United States Marines, who brought a party of 53, including. Admiral H. E. Yarnell, commander of the United States Asiatic Fleet, Mr. C.¢E Gauss, U.S. Consul. General Judge M. J. Helmick and others.
Tu honour of the occasion the club was tastefully decorated with American flags and many multi-coloured baskets of flowers. Music in the ballroom was provided by the Fourth Marines orchestra while there was also music on the first and ground floors of the building, which had been converted into lounges and id, sitting out places.
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