Following the example set by Hongkong, the gentry and wealthy merchants in Canton have also organized a bazaar in order to aid those who have suffered from the floods. The bazaar was formally opened on Wednesday. Thousands of people were present and there was great enthusiasm. It is estiwnated that the sum received on that day was over $10,000. Madame Chang, wife of Viceroy Chang Jén-chun, of the Two Kuang provinces, who was also present, showed much interest and paid $1,000 for a large, fine drawing. There is no doubt that a Iarge, sam will have been collect ed at the end of the bazaar, which will last about three or four days, or until all the articles on show have been sold.
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