Tokyo, Dec. 2.
A programme of events was arranged by the Japanese Cabinet today for the celebration next year of 2,600th anniversary of the Accession to the Throne of Japan's first Emperor, Jimmu.
The programme will include, according'to a decision reached by the Cabinet, special Court "services and celebrations in the Palace on the St. Andrew's Day haggis party of ihe Shanghai Engineers Club, held at noon yesterday in the club library. The Scottish members of the Club were hosts to other members and their families at a pleasant function in which the true Caledonian spirit was exemplified, Mr. A. Braid, president, "piped in" the steaming haggis which had been prepared in generous quantities under the expert direction of Messrs. J. Findlater and MeCallum. Mr. A. M. Buchanan was in charge of the serving of refreshments.
Appropriate toasts were proposed by Mr. Braid in the course of the reception.
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