Union Jacks occupied prominent positions on many of Shanghai's buildings, ships on the river proudly flew the White Ensign, merchant vessels were dressed over all, and large and distinguished international gatherings were present at the receptions given in honour of the occasion.
Owing to the inclement weather the annual military parades which were to be held by the Ist. Battalion Seaforth Highlanders, and the Ist. Battalion Durham Light Infantry, were cancelled, but the day was observed as a general holiday by all the British forces in the city, both naval and military.
Oficially the King's birthday is on December 14, but as this date follows his accession to the throne by only two days, it was decided to celebrate the occasion on June 9.
Many Shanghai, Britons, who listened to the Empire broadcast last night, were filled with pride as they heard the martial music of the scarlet coated Guards, on parode at probably England's greatest and most spectacular military function—the Trooping of the Colour. The King, attended
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