Perfect weather. and a hundred willing boys ensured the success of the first appearance of the health campaigners under the direction of the local ¥. M. C. A. on Saturday.
Flies, that struck terror to the hearts of strong men and made the children laugh and clap their hands: mosquitoes with. proboscis long enough to reach half way across the widest bed and strong enough to puncture an elephant's hide; and rats big enough to swallow ' Cinderella after they had borne her to the ball; were striking features of the parade. These enormous wild animals were kept in check by brave young men who held them in leash with strong bamboo poles so that an eager public could get a safe look at them.
Then there was a garbage box big enough to hold as prisoners all these thoughtless people in Shanghai who throat trash on the streets; and a fly-swatter, carried by two young Samsons, that made all the flies along.the line of march hunt the dark corners.
The procession was greeted all along the way by cheers and questions "Swat the fly;" "Bliminate the mosquito" "Battle against these enemies of mankind." These and similar mottoes emblazoned on banners were carried' in procession in the afternoon and again 'n the evening.
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