The six canons of perfect painting. ing were contrast withthe six methods to. be avoided And in this, "comparison the tential qualities of good paintings were clearly described, He said that the vast amount of available literature inthe Chinese language, on their paintings made it possible to proceed with accuracy in judging particular paintings,—but' for the average person it was the correct) spirit of approach which was most eceanry 0 require in order to appreciate or understand. One. had! fe view these. paintings from the View-point of "the "highest. and noblest in Chinese life arf literature and not from" that of the dul routine of life which surrounded one.
At the conclusion of the lecture andthe showing of illustrative sides a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the speaker.
Although less picturesque wards from the roof of the great size and density of the Photo by R. V. Dent than the Bund looking south, the view of Shanghai north-"North-China Daily News" building is most imposing. The city and the fine buildings rising in unexpected quarters are an ever-fresh surprise,
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