In the afternoon the annual ball game between the Fourth Marines and the Shanghai Amateurs attracted a large crowd, and this was followed by the annual polo match for the British Fourth of July trophy between the "Cowboys" and "Troopers."
At 9 pin. the sky in the western area was lit up by the brilliant colours of the exploding fireworks in a display especially given for the children, The concluding event of the day was the Fourth of July Ball at the Columbia Country Club, during the course.of which a buffet supper was served. A large section of the American community and their international guests were present at this function.
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