Shorn of Its customary colour, duly 18 Quatorze Juillet was "nevertheless tattingly celebrated yesterday in Shanghai when the local French com munity took part in three separate ceremonies. This year's subdued observ ances were held in accordance with the wishes of Marshal Philippe Petain, Chief of the French State.
'M, Henri Cosme, French Ambassador to China, was' the central figure In two of the functions as he placed wreath on the Monument des Morts at the Pahsienjao Cemetery and pre-Sided at the salute to the French flag at the, French Consulate-General. In the remaining function of the day, M, Roland de Margerie, French Con-Jsul-General in Shanghai, was host local French residents at the Consulate.
The first observance of the fall of the Bastille, 182 years ago, took place at the Palsienjao Cemetery. The Monument des Mort: was draped July 14 Message to Gen. de Gaulle
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