Shanghai, Jan. 13. THE Russian Regiment of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps paraded for the last time as a military unit at the Race Course yesterday mor!
in a ceremony which was attended by many officers of the S.V.C, and friends of the Regiment.
'The salute was taken by Colonel J. W. Hornby, M.C., S.V.C. Commandant, who reviewed the unit. A cocktail party was held after the ceremony in the Russian Regiment Officers' Mess when presentations were. made to Colonel Hornby, Major G. H. Mann, Major H. S. Bartley, the S.V.C, Officers' Mess, represented at the ceremony by Major Z. Y. Chen, and S.V.C. Sergeants' Mess, represented by Corps Sergeant-Major J. A. Tibbie.
'Others present included Major F. A. R. Leitao, 'Mr. D, E. Harbottle, Captain C. P. Saveloff-and officers of the No. 3 Volunteer Company, and members of the S.V.C. Headquarters' permanent staff.
The Russian Regiment fell front of the stands at the Race Course 1130 am, the Regimental Colour was ceremoniously carried out, the Regiment standing to attention, while Colonel Hornby took the solute,. The 8, V.C. Commandant then inspected the Regiment.
Following this ceremony, the Rey! ment marched past the saluting base, first by. sections and then in fours, after which the Colour was carried back to the bitters.
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