Journal contains a characteristically interesting article by Mr. G. Ko Leung on the "Painted Face Characters of the Chinese Stage," wi appropriate illustrations. Thus the stage finds a link between ancient (China and the modern methods of, stage production which have been tentatively tried both in London and New York.
I. Tracey Woodward continues" his' admirable notes on the Minted Coins of China, and among topics of interest should noted the welcome given to the arrival of Mr. F. H, Schiff, a young Viennese portrait painter' of some merit, and to the discovery of a peregrine falcon on the Bund in Shanghai, Incidentally, the discovery vindicated assailed expert for the Journal generously is its disbelief in Mr. E. S. Wilkinson's statement in his book "Shanghai Birds" to the effect that the perogrifie had its acc nal habitat in Shanghai, It would be interesting to know why this particular visitor selected the new Customs Building for its headquarters, whence it made some most profitable shikar trips, judging by the remains found in its nest.
Mr, Alfred Batson contributes one of his lively articles on travel up the Yangtze and enthusiastically comes to the conclusion that the Gorges must be known before acquaintance with China can be fully claimed.
Editorially, an appeal is made for 'Municipal support. of the Royat 'Asiatic Society's Museen, 'The appeal deserves sympathetic consideration, but it is regrettaisle that its promoters should think it necessary. to fortify it by suggesting a cut~ tailment' of the grant for the Municipal Orchestra. Dog does not eat dog, and artistically minded people should not instigate phills" tines to rob the elect—E.tt.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.