An admirable beginning was made with the Coronation celebrations.
Shanghai by the Royal Society of St. George in Its successful entertainment of well over a thousand patrons fof the Ball at the French Club on Moy 7. Mr. and Mrs, E. S. Wilkinson fand their coadjutors are to be warm= Ty congratulated, 'This was splendidly reinforced the next day by the Over seas League and the British Residents' Association, Taking advantage of the fact in his own person, Mr. W. J. Hawkings, the fortunate owner of one of Shanghai's most. delightful and spacious gardens, combines the Hon. Becretaryship of the League with the Chairmanship of the Association, those organizations were able to command the grounds of "The Limit" at Hungino for a party attended by the Jeading representatives and an impressively large proportion of the British community In' Shanghai. Arrangements were effectively mad? with the precision and sense of im fagination which Mr, and Mrs. Hawkings always appear to be able to mobilize. The party was thoroughly enjoyed by all and set a fine standard {or the various functions to be held during the present week, Yesterday the British Women's Association, under the leadership of Mrs. J.T Ford, show. ed. their appreciation of King's weather {nthe grounds of the British Consulate~ General and in the evening children and their parental or other appendages were privileged to have first taste of the quality of the Naval and Military Tattoo at the Racecourse. Shanghai has become Coronation minded, to use the current phrase, and it is hoped that, in giving them~ selves up to enjoyment of the ocean slon, British residents will not omit to notice with gratitude and satistac~ tion how amiably their fellow-citizens of other nationalities are enduring the visitation—indeed, if the signs are rightly judged, showing most cordial sympathy with British rejoicings on the auspicious event. Glowing testi-many to this. spirit. was remarkably afforded by the Municipal Orchestra which yesterday afternoon gave a eréwded and appreciative audience a gala performance In honour of 'Their 'Majesties' Coronation. This inter national. courtesy will surely be accepted with deep gratitude by the British community asa notable gesture of friendship from Maestro Paci and his gifted musicians.
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