H a deep realization of what the survival of Great britain, her Colonies and Dominions stand for in the world's march of progress and "in its application to the British Commonwealth of Free Nations, in the words of Mr. A. H. George, H. M. Consul-General here, did Britons in Shanghai honour the Empire in the 4 various observances which marked the celebration of Em; in Shanghai yesterday. his speech at the Flag Raising ceremony Mr. Geo! that every day the justice of the cause for the British Empire and their allies are fighting, becomes more clearly recognized.
The facile, peacetime comple which marked the celebrations prior to the outbreak of the war w2s suhstituted by an intense admiration of what Mr. George described as the courage and endurance of the people of the British Isles under the most merciless aerial bombardment any country has ever had to bear," This wrs a feeling also shared by members of allied and other communities here.
The Flag Raising ceremony in the Consulate grounds was followed by an "at home" at the Shanghai Club and a gymkhana (report on sports page), one of the largest held in recent ye*rs at the Race Course. Radio station XICDN was a keen participant in the cbkservation of the day amd began brordeasting scout tunes and special announcements connected with the celebrations. from early morning The Jews of Shanghaj in their various synagogues. including the new one on Route Tenvnt de la Tour, devoted special prayer services vesterdav at 8 a.m. in observance of Empire Day. At the Seymour Road Synavoeue Mr. D E, J. Abr*ham led the prayers which were said in both Jewish and English. This meeting was conspicuous also by the attendance of girl guides dressed ju their smart blue uniforms. The preyers were of a communal nature and embodied an appeal in the Divine for long life to the Kino and Queen, the preservation of the Empire and for a speedy end to a victorious war
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