For the first time in many years Independence Day was not favoured with fine weather. Nevertheless, the "Glorious Fourth" was celebrated appropriately and enthusiastically indoors on July 4, All outdoor activities Were cancelled on account of the heavy rain. Hopes that. the baseball game might be held were dashed to the ground that morning when rain. fell steadily from about a.m, to? am, and then came down heavily again at 10 am, Even the firework dis-lay which was to have been given fat the Columbia Country Club yesterday evening was postponed owing to the weather, Aller the earlier disappointments of the week—the cancellation of the ceremonial parade and the" annual polo match—it seemed that the weather was deliberately trying to spoll the day for at the most. portant event it rained hardest. 'That was at 11.30 am, when the reception given by Mr. Clarence E, Gauss, US. Consul-General, at the American Consulate in' the Development Building, began, The rain poured down in torrents. 'Ladies in beautiful coloured dresses and mea had to @odge the rain drops as vest they could be running from their cars 0 the entrance of the buildin 'The heavy rain also brought about big trottie "congestion at' the Kiangsi and Foochow' crossroads, addition to a large number of cars making their way to the American Consulate, there were many" rlek+ shaws onthe roads at that time, Amerigan Club At Home The second big reception of the day was held at the American Club, and many men who attended the [Consulate reception attended this as well. A cold buffet was served on the fifth floor and music, as at the [Consulate reception, was provided by members of the "Fourth U.S, Marine band. The day was brought to a fitting close with daneing at the [Columbia Country. Club.
Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Little, 'Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, Jett Weihaiwei Ju H.MS. Falmouth on Friday and proceeded to Chefoo where he was the guest fof Admiral ©. V, Murtin, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet, fat the Fourth of July' observances, All men-of-war in port yesterday dressed ship in honour of the day, while the national flag flew. from the buildings of American firms.
Diplomatic and consular officials," Chinese Government and Civic Neaders, and military and naval representatives, as well as members of the American community attended the reception given by Mr. Gauss from 1130 a.m, to 1230 pam.
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