The "Glorious Fourth" America's great national holiday, falls on a Monday this year, so that loca: Americans will find themselves with a long weekend for the celebrations The American Community of Shanghai has now drawn up a programme of events for the day, including the annual ball and polo games, the dis-lay of fireworks and the annual Fourth of July Ball"
At 830 a.m. on Monday, July 4, the flag-raising and regimental parade of the Fourth U.S. Marines, assisted by other American defence units, will be held on the Polo Field of the Shanghai Race Course. As usual, this ceremony is open to all and American flags will be presented to the children attending this ceremony with the compliments of Mr. Frank P. Lockhart, U.S. Consul-General, and Mrs. Lockhart.
From 1130 am. to 1230 pin. the U.S. Consul-General will hold an official reception. at the Columbia Country Club for officials and other guests; admission to this will, be by invitation only. From 1230 p.m, to 130 pin,, the American Club will hold its ever-popular Open House to club members and their guests.
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