The American Community of Shaighai met at the Columbia Country Club yesterday evening, to welcome Mr. Clarence E, Gauss, American Ambassador to China, ata reception sponsored by the American Association and the American Chamber of Commerce, Shortly before six, o'clock there began an almost endless stream of Americans. who filed past the recelving line consisting of Dr. R. J. Me-Mullen, Mz, C, E, Gauss, Drs. Me-Me. J." Nichols. Acting Pres-and' Vice-president of the American Chamber of Commerce, and Mrs, MeDonnell, ang Mr. R. 3, Phillips. President' of the Sunlor Chamber of Commerce, who acted as
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