To the Editor of the "Nouru-Cuina Dau News."
Sit,—I am desirous of obtaining: information as to the history and date of "The old man of eighty-two." He is said to be a certain Shih Liang Hou (7 uj) well known as an histovieal personage, who was still studying at this age, and lived, T believe, near Hangchow.
There is also another man Wanj Shih Chun (EFI) who some historical significance as a henpecked husband, about whom T am trying to get some information, If any well-informed reader can give me any information through the colunins of your paper I shall regard it asa great favour.
Tam, ete., 7
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