Shanghai, Mar. 7.
Whether it is spring in the alr: that has revitalized the social fabric, or the number of people who, for some special reason or other, had to. bbe honoured, so many things have been happening within the past week that it has indeed been a full one. feature of the activities for this riod is the number of large functions which were just for the Joy of entertaining one's friends, indicating a degree of optimism "and hopefulness not noted for a long time.
The Spring Holidays, or Chinese New Year, seemed to give a tremendous lip to things and those who think that the Infectious gaiety of those days ended with the official holidays will find that it has gained momentum instead. " Sandwiched in between with birthdays, weddings, and the usual gestures of hospitality, "spring" parties are still being given, and celebrations of the time-honour-fed festival have not yet ended.
Large and Enjoyable One of the largest and most enjoy~ able affairs held in the past several days was the Chinese New Year Party given Inst night by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pan to about 100 of their friends. The setting was the spacious family residence in Avenue Joffre, where a sumptuous Chinese buffet' was served for dinner. The entertainment consisted of various ard games and music. Among those Invited were Gen. Wu Te-chen, the Mayor, and Mme. Wu, Dr. Wang Chung-hui, newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mme. Wang, "Dr. and Mrs, Wel Tuo-ming. Dr.
Wong, Ambassador to Washington, and Mrs, Wang, Mr, and Mrs.
ul, Mr. and Mrs. Russell. Sun, Mr. and' Mrs, Tong Shoo-yi, Mme. Wel-Hngton Koo, Mr. and As. Jabin Hsu, Mr. and Afrs. Tsuyoe Pei and others. Entertainment Signal noted arrival in whose honour many parties are being arranged is Mme. Wellington Koo, wife of the Ambassador to France, who flew from Holland to Hongkong and came the Fest of the way by. steamer. She arrived last Wednesday morning and. after uw few weeks stay will return to Burope.
On the evening of her arrival, Mme. Koo was welcomed at an me timate dinner given by her sister, Mrs. U. Y. Yen, and Dr. Yen, in the latter's residence. "Only close' friends were invited. The next night, Mr. and Mrs. K. C. Li were her hosts, others present at the dinner party. included Dr. Wang Chung-hui, Miss Soumi Teheny, Me. Ernest Tong, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sun, and" Mr. Denzil Ezra. To-morrow, the latter will give a dinner in honour of Mme. Koo, A Happy Ever 'A happy occasion was celebrated royal fashion last Wednesday when Mrs. Elsie Tce Soong gave a buffet dinner party in honour of her husband' birthday. About 150 guests came to offer their congratulations to Mr. Soong, popularly known Oily", and. to enjoy the games and other entertainment the thoughtful hostess provided for those presen Moenaahten, and Mrs. A. J. Hughes were noticeable in the assembly.
Shadows of Departure Shadows of their impending departure are already falling athwart the path of Sir John and Lady Brenan the form of farewell parties which have already begun. 'The first was their own informal reception for the Consular Body on last Friday week' then, of course, they were doubly uesis of honour at the dinner and dance of St. David's Society and will be also at the St. Patrick's Society Ball.
'M. Bauder, the Consul-General for France havea dinner in honour of Sir John and Lady Brenan on Wednesday evening the following guests Iso attending:=-Commandant Aman-ich, M. Bar, Sir Louis and Lady Beale, Mr, Breal, Mf. Brionval, Of and Mine. Cochet, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Davidson, Captain and Mrs. J. G. A. Dundas, Me. E. 1, HallePateh, Air. and Ars. G. E. Mitchell, Col, Perretier, Mr. and Mme. Sadcc, Mf, and Mme.
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