The season is well on. Quite a number have arrived, others are expected daily, and chairs and coolies are much better arranged than last year, and cheaper. One physician, perhaps several ill spend the summer here, ho thermometer has been making desperate efforts to get out of the eighties. The nights are cool and pleasant, light covering being necessary. The canals are deep enough for houseboats all the way to Sangyaopu. Afternoon teas are the most popular " social function." Those who are watching wei men have long hours of daylight to hasten progress. Americans celebrated The Fourth with flags, firecrackers, and picnics.
5th July.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.