Cornaby mentioned that when hi China as recently as 1885, and Hankow, the practice of foot-binding was 80 general that after a time it almost gave him "turn" to see a woman with natural feet. Things were v ferent now, It was specially noticeable that the Chinese were themselves taking the matter up very seriously. The native papers frequently had articles on the subject and it would almost be worth while to publish in Chinese a bogus ai tacking the anti-binding mot order to see what a storm of indignation it would raise, Educntod Chinese ladies hind gone the length of writing in praise of natural fect. It could not now be long, with the Court. setting the fashion, before the reform was completed, and the hopeful thing about it was that progress in this direction meant probably for China progress in many other directions aswell. (Applause.)
Miss Warren seconded the motion which was carried unanimously, after it had been supported by the Rev. J. B. Ost.
Mrs, Rox moved a hearty vote of thanks to Dr, Hawks Pott for presiding, and one to Mrs. Reid for the uso of her drawing room. This was carried by acclamation and the meeting broke up.
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