Beginning the actual proceedings, the Marine band marched past and countermarched Into position, where upon the colour party formed at the far right and moved fo station in front of the Feviewing stand. Com. pany colours were presented, after which each standard bearer and his escort returned to their respective companies. "Present Arms" and a rill" manual followed, each unit vieing with the other in smartness imd precision. Missing were the flashing bayonets, which usually characlerize Marine parades, but this was explained by the fact that com-hat packs were worn, Owing to the Intense heat, they were empty in stead of being filled with the usual 85 Ib, of equipment and clothing.
The March Past reflected American Marine procedure—nothing spectacu. jar, but rather precision, drill and unity. As one man they moved off, rank by rank, and finished as such, again proposing the toast. The re. ception rooms on the fifth floor of the American Club were crowded to capacity but this only added to the enjoyment of the festivities. Refresh. ments were plentiful and during the course of the reception, an excellent tin was served.
The baseball and polo games the Race Course filled up the time between the mid-day receptions and the evening's entertainment. Local radio listeners were then provided with a treat when a programme presented by the American Junior Chamber of Commerce entitled "You Can Defend America" was broadcast 8.15 pin, Listeners-in had ample opportunity of hearing this presentation conducted In the novel "March of Timo" style, as the programme was transmitted from four of the local stations.
And members of the local Ameri. can community and their guests ad-tourned to the Columbia Country Club at 9 pin. to participate in the final function of the day a supper ance—and this proved to be a gay climax as the celebrants were in high spirits right up to the last dance.
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