The first anniversary of the Special City Government of Shanghai was observed with due cere-many on October 16 at the Civic Centre, Kiangwan, Mayor Fu Siao-en being host to hundreds of foreign, Japanese and Chinese guests. Kiangwan, Hongkew and roads leading to the Civic Centre were bedecked with five-barred flags and emblems. Several speeches, including one by the Mayor, and a parade of City Government Police comprised the formal ceremonies, following which were entertainments and refreshments for the guests, with gaily kimono-ed geisha girls serving—N.C.D.N. Photographs.
Mr. Miura, Japanese Consul-General, makes a speech. At the right of the picture is Mayor Fu Siao-en.
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