Mr, Hikossburo Kurihara, manager of the Japanese 'Sword' 'Makers' Association, which has been engaged in repairing swords used by" the troops, was urged by Gen, "Matsui and Vice-Admiral Kiyosh Hasegawa, Commander-in-Chief of the China Sea Fleet, to establish the sword works in Shanghai, The opening ceremonies were held of 1 pin. on January 30 at the plant, "which ""has been set up ina house in the eastern istrict. Shinto prayers were recited by the Rev. Eikich! Tsuruta, chief priest of the Shanghai Shinto Shrine. Donning old robes, Mr, Kurihara and three assistants started making the first Japanese sword, which will be presented to the shrine, on Kiangwan Road,
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