For a number of years the Navy Y.M.C.A. in ce-operation with local American civilians have observed Mother's Day one week early. This year because the USS, Marblehead will be leaving Shanghai in a few days, the local civilians are inviting American service men into their homes for noon-day dinner today.
The response from the civilian community this year has been much greater than ever before. Invitations totalling just over 200 places have come from 65 different American homes. There are approximately 100 Marines and 100 sailors from the USS. Augusta and the USS. Marblehead who will meet at the Community Church at 12 o'clock, when a large group picture will be taken, after which they will be introduced to their host or hostess who will take them to their homes for a pleasant two or three hours social time.
In many gases this year service men.who come from the South have been assigned to hostesses from the South; the same being the case from who Eastern.. States, Middle-West States, and Western States On We official Mother's Day, May 14, the Navy Y.M.C.A. will observe the day by having a special evening meeting beginning at 6.15. The programme includes several numbers by the Glee Chips ror the American School and the American School Orchestra. Mrs. E. R. Millican will be the Honorary Mother, and responses will be made by R. B. Sheehan of the Augusta, representing the sailors, and H. T. Leper of the Band, re senting the 4th U.S. Marines. At 7 Pin, 40 or more American hostesses will preside at the refreshment tables, where the 250 guests will be served homeside refreshments provided by the ladies of the American community.
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