Community Join in Elaborate Ceremonies at Hongkew Park; Consulate Reception Shanghai, Apr. 30.
WHILE all Japanese and foreign warships in porte were dressed throughout the day in honour of the o¢casion, Hongkew was en fete yesterday as celebrations of the Japanese Emperor's birthday were observed by all Japanese naval, military and civilian personnel in the city.
Opening with a broadcast of the National Anthem at 7 o'clock in the morning all Japanese res idants paid'a silent salute to the Tokyo Palace in their homes, offices, or on the streets.
A mass gathering was held following the broadcast at the Shanghai Shrine, From 9 to 10 o'clock Japanese anicers and civilians gathered at the Japanese Consulate-General where homage was paid to the imperial por~ rails. Those unable to attend the Consulate service joined a. similar ceremony at the Japanese schools in Hongkew.
At Hongkew Park, beginning of 10340 a.m, athletic contests, including wrestling, fencing and judo events were heid until 2 p.m. Simultaneous with the athletic contests there was an archery contest, also held in the park. Allended by thousands, the sports culminated in a grand march past of students of the Japan-Girls' High School, all of whom were carrying national flags. A military band rendered special music at the gathering from 2 to 4 pin, Lieut. Gen. Rikichi Ando, turned in salute to the Imperial Palace at 11 S'clock this "morning in honour of the "anniversary of the Emperor's birthday.
Prior to the military ceremony, Japanese civilian residents gathered inthe court of the Japanese Consulate-General at 90 o'clock to hold a similar ceremony under the direetion of Mr. Katsuo Okazaki, Japanese Consul General.
The City of Rams was gaily be-Rising Sun Mags.
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