Spring comes to Japan tiptoeing along a path of pink petals as the cherry blossoms bloom and ive that Impression of unblemished beauty which artists strive to copy but nature produces prodigally. Blessed by the sunny weather of recent days Shang. hal Is able to share with those of the Island Empire this feast of beauty. Although some of the public exhibltions of cherry blossoms in bloom have suffered from the hand of the vandal yet the picture is not altogether spoilt for in scores of gardens and enclosures this exquisite harbinger of sunny days and blue skies and the earth giving of her boost In the eternal cycle of creation 4s appearing in its best array. The Cathedral grounds boast of two or three trees which add refreshing colour to the drabness of the busy and unpoetic central district. Along Hungjao Road and other residential istricts where those who scorn the life of the fat-dweller prefer to seo 9 stretch of verdant lawn and flower beds outside their drawing room windows cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the usual heavy rains of this part of the year have not dimmed their fragrance. Another feast of beauty which Shanghai enjoys is the annual cherry blossom viewing party. which Mr, and Mrs., Urabe give at their residence in Route Pere Robert,
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