"MOTHERS' DAY."
— CELEBRATIONS IN JAPAN. The first observance in Japan of " Mothers' Day," inaugurated to coincide with the birthday of the Empress, was observed on June 25 as a general holiday, especially in the girls' schools. throughout the Japanese Empire. There was a ceremony at the Palace at noon, at which the Regent and his brothers paid their respects and congratulations to Her Majes >. The observance of the new joint celebration, which appears an with the full .recognition of the Imperial claim is uomewhafc puzzling to tn Japanese, but the inaugurators assert that "Mothers' Day" will become increasingly popular because of its significance in connection with the birthday of Her Moinstv* who is regarded with special respect reverence and affection throughout the Empire Her popularity far - exceeds »hst of the Emnresse.s and Do-.vagers v. !»o preceded her, "possibly became of her courage and known sympathies and humanities. Hence -the inauguration 01 " Mothers' Day."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19405, 13 August 1926, Page 11
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