The spring Famine Relief Campaign commences in the Public Park next Monday, May 9, and will ran for two weeks. The City Governor, Liu Yiu-chiu_ is very enthusiastic over it, and has enrolled an able corps of assistants who are organizing very thoroughly to make the bazaar a popular and successful money-getter. Rates are low to attract the crowd. Four hundred cash for adults, and 200 cash for children will make it possible for all to get in. Then big extras inside with theatricals, games, certs, athletic contests and exhibitions will add tremendously to the funds. Over 50 storekeepers have rented concessions in the park, and many more are coming, so it will be on a largo%bcale. The spring fair is closing this week, and many concessionaires wil] move right to the public park and get into position for the drive.
Dr. Freeman has just returned from a four months' visit to Chungking and reports the road quiet. Travelling with him were Mr. and Mrs. Butts of Chungking, who will spend a couple of weeks in the capital on business.
Dearx or Mrs. Starrett.
The death of Mrs. Oscar Starrett last week cast a cloud of sadness over the whole community. Mr. and Mrs. Starrett have only been here since Christmas, coming from' Shanghai where they have a host of friends. She left a baby boy one week old. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Starrett, whose happy married life has been short indeed. The Rev. J. M. Yard officiated at the funeral services last Friday, which were largely attended.
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