'To witness this' mass of age and intermingled, as a dream Uke a trumpet. There was a Joud echo of a new national iam which had captured the throng. But the new spirit of love of na: lon was not of that stupid. sort Which makes: prestige. something (0 be worshipped. asa olden cal Slogans and which words abounded, and were reminiscent of the many stresses and." misfortunes. which have befallen the Jand in past years. Now the. all wept" forth:—"Revive the' people": "Support. the Gover ment"! "Get back our 10st terrliory find a solemn appeal {0 be loyd to "The: star of National salvation" in whose honour the great pageant had been stages.
China, to-day, is seeing the fulament ofa desire expressed by another fnclent nation, when they signed for change of leadership, "That iso may be like all the nations." This is an age when the bugle nolo predominates, and the very air" Breathe is militarized, Bui one of the most pleasing paris of the great demonstration, and which goes a fong way to prove that China is stil 2 peace-loving country, was the sec-{ioh, Jed in the procession by the old lime Chinese trumpet, the lama, gore fand. cymbal. These mu seal instru ments. speak, of feasting, friendship find Joy, and as this part of the Procession passed it created a pleas-stir and was warmly applauded. the University Library, a most Interesting exhibition is open to the ublic. One of the' most - valuable Eolleeions of literary" treasures are fon view. A casual survey of these fSriginal manuscripts of famous 1her-ary works lis the mind. with admiration for many of China's scholars, Sages and leaders. It Is a rare treat {orspend a few hours examining this Valuable collection of literary fore.
Hengchow has been held in igh rekmown for its gardens. AN this lime. of the year" chrysanthemums reach their' splendour, In various Jeentres some magnificent "specimens freon view and it is a feast to the eyes to see this array of beauty. The "lan" ower, is on the topic of much debate among lovers of gar~ dens. This peculiar flower opens and closes several times 2. day and likened to. the enveloping clouds Which mysteriously" appear and dis perse_ without wareing, from which ICderives its name.
Bank clerks have gone Into a uniform dress of deep blue. This is nother instance of mass transform= Stlon, "A. volunteer "police. force also in the. making. Young men, Sressed in a khaki uniform are taking practical training on the. streets the city. Each volunteer is attached {oan experienced officer and they seem to be giving a good account of themselves. Hangchow is stirring these days.
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