Prone Oun Oww Consearoneet Soochow, Apr. 4.
Yesterday the children of Soochow Jwere astir carly. They had been hearing for some days that "Chile dren's Day" war on the way. The programme started. off with the Mayor and the Commissioner of Education appearing at Teongsan Hall address a popular gathering on the importance of the day. Following this the Mayor made a tour of inspection of some of the children's homes within the city.
Afier lunch he was to receive Jactegates from the children themselves and this is a new departure The little folks will begin to think that those in the high places are taking notice of them and making a place for them.
The Kong Hong Institutional] [church ce-operated with the programme and was busy all day fvaceinating. Also there was given in the afternoon a programme by children for children. The building wac lied to capacity. An exhibit had been Jarranged of clothing, reading matter, toys and things children had made. Rather striking to see that the young, generation even in its play is planning and building implements of war. Some of the model aeroplanes built were well executed. The city band added to the enjoyment of the chil~ dren. attending. the church by giving, Jo number of selections.
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