The funeral took place last Friday afternoon from her home, 34 Yuyuen Road, of Madame Kang Yuwei, wife of the famous Chinese monarchical reformer.
Ceremonies at the home were of the old-fashioned style, visitors paying their respects to the lady by bowing before the coffin which was placed in a mat-shed in the front court. Here and in the guest room were hundreds of scrolls from former students and admirers of Mr. Kang, including several from the Imperial Manchu family and one from President Li Yuan-hung.
There were present several hundred Bhests, among whom were
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