Swiss National Day was quietly celebrated by the community in Shanghai yesterday. A reception was beld by the Swiss Consul-General, Mr. E. Fontanel, at the Consulate for the two hundred Swiss residents in Shanghai.
The reception was from] 630 to 8 p.m. only nationals being present. The Rotary Club commemorated the occasion by a tiffin at 12.15 p.m. Mr. E. Fontenal being guest of honour. Mr. A. von der Crone made a speech in which he reviewed the history of Switzerland. pointing out that, although the country is made up of many nationalities, speaking several languages. it has always been organized fairly in various cantons He mentioned the League of Nations, which had its head at Geneva.
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