Invitation to official dinner (Whould appreciate if somebody checks it, thanks in advance!)

Hi folks,
If you happen to have time please check invitation below. My sincere thanks in advance!


"With this message I cordially invite you to join ceremonies dedicated to the public defense of my Ph.D. thesis. The defense is to take place in the auditorium X of ***, on *** of November 2004, at 12 o’clock noon. The official dinner is to take place in *** restaurant at 6 o’clock afternoon. Following the official dinner you are encouraged to join a party that is held in YYY restaurant from 7 o’clock afternoon to 1 o’clock after midnight. The party is meant to be relaxed and refreshments will be available in quantities. The dressing code for participants arriving directly to the party is set free.

I would be grateful if you could inform me by *** of November 2004 if you are coming to official dinner and/or party. I would also kindly ask you to indicate special menu requirements if any.

Cordially,
Biogeo"


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