There were no official observances of King George VI's birthday yester-@ay with the war in Europe not being conducive to any form of celebration. in Shanghai.
Consular receptions and other official functions, which have usually been part ar parcel of the celebrations on the day Bet aside for the observance of the King's Diethday, have all been done sway with for' the duration.
The British Forces stationed here have always been the most enthusiastle In the celebration of this day but the traditional review of troops and the usual three cheers given for His Madesty went together with the army units that left Shanghai.
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