Shanghai, July 15.
The anniversary of the storming of the Bastille, the event that marked the rebirth of the French nation 181 years ago, was quietly celebrated by tthe French community here yesterday and none of the pomp and pageantry the past was in evidence.
For the frst time in the Concession's story, the streets of the French Concession were not illuminated, only official buildings were decorated with flags. The annual parade, Of the highlights of the festival, was also cancelled. Only two short fune= tons marked the day.
'At 830 asin. French diplomatic, military, naval and" civil" omclaly hered in the grounds of the French Consulate, where, despite the rain, the "Saint an Duapeau" ceremony took place, A Guard of Honour, represented' by the French Forces here, was Present on the occasion and Proceedings commenced at. the. pointed time. The flax was raised and the band played the "Mar-Selllaise" while the Guard of Honour resented arms. M. Henri Cosme, French Ambassador to China, then inspected the Guard of Honour. The ceremony was modest and no foreign officials were present.
'AUH oan, M, Cosme received th French community at the Frene Consulate. This, too, but for one exception, was an entirely French affair, Between 200 and 250 persons ftionded the reception. 'The only foreigner invited to the reception was Mr. A. H. George, British Consul-General, who came in an unoletal capacity. "A short speech by the French" Ambassador" was' followed with a proposal of a toast to the fulure of! France. tory Owners War
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