Meanwhile, the shooting of the interned soldier roused the ire of Chungking Government and a protest was lodged with the British and American Embassies by the: Foreign Ministry, asking for the punishment of those responsible for the shooting land a guarantee against the recurrence of similar cases. The Chinese press in Shanghai also bitterly attacked the International Settlement authorities, alleging that the unarmed Chinese soldiers had been machine-gunned and attacked with tear gas bombs. This was denied by camp officials, who stated that although tear gas bombs were thrown, no machineguns were used. Another paper stated that it had been informed that the trouble started because "freedom was too restricted."
This allegation has also been denied and it is stated that the soldiers en-three carried shower bouquets of pale pink gladioli. Anne Blaikie was flower girl in a long-skirted frock of taffeta of a blue to match the matrons of honour made with puffed sleeves and tight-fitting bodice trimmed with ruching.. Bows of ribbon at the waist were mixed with tiny clusters of forget-me-nots and rose buds in pastel shades. She wore a gold Juliet cap and carried a gold basket of rose petals.
The best man was Mr. W. O'Neill and the ushers were Mr. J. T. Johns and Mr. D. S. Ramplin (brother of the bride).
The bride's mother wore a dress of slate-blue georgette over satin made in redingote style with a navy blue hat and accessories. Her sage was of pink carnations.
After the ceremony a reception was held at 7 Great Western Road, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. K. Selby-Walker. The bride went away in a duck-egg blue two-piece ensemble with halo beret to match trimmed with a rust veil, rust gloves and shoes. joyed all the privileges of free men. They were allowed to play games, Chinese plays were staged for them, while visitors were allowed in camp daily.
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