And what about the parties? They are legion, There will be numerous Pre-Christmas tiffins to-morrow. One will be that of Mr, and Mrs, Ralph B, Gotch who are having a group friends in to enjoy Christmas Pudding before the novelty has worn off Making up the informal party wilt be Mr, and Mrs, Reginald Vane Yarrow, Mrs. H. M, Cook, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. and Mrs, M.D. Scott and Miss Molly Millard.
Fathers and mothers are having a dimeult time sandwiching last minute shaping excdrsiong In between tifin, tea, and cocktail engagements, 'Many families are having Christmas Eve celebrations. One of the many Christmas Eve parties will be given by Mr. "and Mrs, U. 8. Harkson' who will hold open house for the members of their family and their friends at this time.
Miss A. Viola Smith, U.S, Trade Commissioner in Shanghai, will give Christmas Eve tea at the American Women's Club from 4 to 6 pan.
'Engagement books are Alled with Christmas Day" happenings. One of the largest Christmas night parties will be that of Mr. and Mrs, 'A. Henchman who will give what prom-Ages to be a very jolly dinner party. Guests Will' attend in fancy dress.
and Mrs, Walter McCann have arranged a dinner for the same eve-hing, as have Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bordwell, Mr. and Mrs, 0.-G. Steen. Dr. and Mrs, Essen M. Gale, Mr. and Mrs. George McCarthy One of the very largest holiday attics will be given by Mr. and Mrs. Norris G. Wood who will be hosts to several score friends at a Christmas if) Bye dinner in their Htungjao Road mulled over a fire, to a score or more friends whom they have invited to drop in on Christmas night.
The list of Christmas Day events oes on and on. A few valiant souls will continue merrymaking on Boxing Day, Mr. Denzil Ezra will be host at one of the several I affairs planned for the day after Christmas and Mr. Gerald Tyrrell also will give a party.
Out-of Town For Holiday much for the stay-at-home Shanghailanders.. Literally hundreds are leaving, or have left already, for Japan, Hangchow, Hongkong, Manila -or on' house boat or yachting trips.
Si Tai lake is the destination of a shooting party composed of Mr. and Mrs, W. R. MeBain, Mr, W. J. Keswick, Bir. and Mrs. N.W, Hickling and Group Captain and Mrs, Willock. The members of this party are keen shots, goes away for. shooting each year.
Hangchow, always popular, is a favourite Christmas spot for" many other Shanghailanders. One Hangchow for the Holidays party that is being arranged will include Mr. and Mrs, Loos Williams, Mr. and Mis. P.
Caicina and Mr, and Mrs. LB. Andrews, Mr. T. B. Brown, Sr, whose ocean going yacht was completed early the fall, will spend Christmas sea, Among members of his party will be his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Kent. the former Marie Brown, of Hangchow, and Mr. and Mrs. T. B, Brown, Jr.
Festivities Continue But parties will continue even after Christmas Day comes {0 a close. Next week-end is Aled with still more revelry. Mr. Eduardo Vazquez Ferrer, the Spanish Consul-General, and his two charming daughters, Miss 'Matia and Miss Carmen Ferrer, will be "at home" to their hosts of friends at cocktails. Mr. and' Mrs. A. L. Bassett, also, are entertaining friends a cocktail party on the same eveing.
And then comes New Year's Eve, the one night in, the year above all
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