A double celebration: will be under way for the Portuguese Company of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps on Sunday when the "Mesquita" Day and the Dual Centenary of the Independence of Portugal are observed at the new grounds of the Clube Lusitano in the Route Vallon extension.
The festival will start at 530 p.m. ud is expected to end at about 8 pin. Distribution of prizes for rifle and light automatic competitions will also take place, while Long Service Medals will be awarded to some members.
Among those expected to attend are the Portuguese Minister to China andy Mrs. H. E. J, de Lebre e Lima, Mr:
J. A. Ribeiro de Melo, the Portuguese Consul-General; Mr. W. J. Keswick, the Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council; Colonel J. W. Hornby, the S.V.C. Commandant; Major G. H. Mann; Major H. S. Bartley; representatives of Companies of "B" Battalion, S.V.C; Brother Anthony, Headmaster of the St. Francis Xavier College, and presidents of various. Portuguese associations in Shanghai.
The celebration will wind up with dances and entertainment by amateur artists of the Portuguese community.
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