A wealthy citizen of Hankow just opened a large piece of ground as a park, opposite the Chinese race-_ course. It is called the "Park of Ten Thousand Pines," and is laid out] with pavilions and pools, and roads upon which people may'enjoy a rur motor. Needless to say this is not a purely philanthropic venture, but is expected to be quite little source of income to the enter-rising originator.
Wuechang has also' been favoured lntely by the opening of three public gardens, Three open spaces, two! within the city and one outside it have thus been converted tot ublic use by the order of Governor Hsiao, 'These parks are much appreciated by the people, especially' on big holidays like Ch'ing Ming. when the spring flowers are beginning to come out. It is pleasant to see this introduction of a western, idea in China, and also to notice, that it is being encouraged by one: of class of officials who are not: always given credit for taking any. thought for the welfare of the people.
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