Time was, when with the exception of the hardy southerners who migrated to various countries, the home-loving Chinese rarely went outside his native _provinee, let alone visita fa "foreign land. All this has changed, however with the introduction, of new and fast modes of transportation and internationalism developed by the un~ lly of sports in all branches." China has moved with the times, and the educated portion of' "it has become decidedly travel and sport cone scious. To many of them, the World Olympiad to be held in Berlin this coming August has proved a lodestar, and will be the chief lure for a visit to Germany's capital, followed by a tour of other European countries extending over several months, The fact that the National Government has sent a large delegation over 00 athletes to compete inthe various events has has proved an added incentive. And so the rallying ery, "On to Berlin!", has gone the rounds of Chinese social" circles A Charming Tiffin vith, Bang How and Miss and informal luncheon given on Fre low were ea-hostesses at a chain
day in farewell to Mrs, George Pitch, who, after' a vist to" Tsingtao, will reside permanently in Nanking where her' husband "has been' traneterced, The affair took place' inthe How residence, Vu Yuen Road, and the honoree shad the pleasure of meeting friends of long sanding, several of whom' ad been very "actively. og: located with her in Joint Commies Actin and "Work mong those. Invited were Mei Chang tin, "rs, Alice Chung, Ins H.C. Mei, tes, W.8, Pues, Emory Liuecock, 'Mes P. W. Kuo, 'Men no, Mss' Marian Plich, and oer'.
Dr. Tai's Parties The charmingly internat dinners being given by Dr. T. C. Tal in his residence are becoming increasingly popular. Last Wednesday's affair was exception, the host's genial, "make yourself at home" hospitality and an atmosphere of bonhomie created by the bringing together of congenial spirits, making it a most enjoyable Sceasion. Perhaps the beautiful French drawing room, in vhich the host received his quests, had some thing to do with it, for any' reserve melted in such delightful surroundings.
The delicious Chinese dinner was served in the oak-pannelled dining room, the party later adjourning to the cheery sun parlour for fruit and demi tasse. The spacious garden then came th for its full share of atten tion, the inviting tree-shaded paths proving irresistible for an. atter-dinner saunter. The beautiful maggolia trees, which are Just flowering, were greatly admired, as this garden Possesses some unusually fine specimens.
After this refreshing interlude, the broad terrace proved a delightful place to lounge in, especially when the artist, Mr. Ben' Silbert, who was tone of the guests, held his audience spellbound by the tale of his adventures in the fascinating, but little known, country of Laos, So vivid were his word paintings, that It wax with diMeulty some of the more adventurous spirits were restrained forming an expedition at once! Dane~ ing then concluded a most entertaining evening.
'Among those present were Mr, and Mrs. Edward Kwong, Dr, Ruth Weiss, 'Mr.' Ben Silbert, Miss M. Fichman, Miss Tai, who has just arrived from Peiping, and Mr. Tai.
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