The gods were dragged about the streets, then placed in a heap. _A fire was made and 100 of the deities went up in flames.
On the following day, other temples were visited. Not a single house of worship in' Paoshan or in the countryside escaped notice. The /gods were taken out and smashed lup. after which they were burnt.
The damage is said to be considerable. far nothing has happened, but the people, most of whom are of the superstitious class, are seething with wrath so the authorities are taking all precautions to prevent possible trouble.
Meanwhile, meetings have beea held to discuss questions with reference to the disposition of the monks and wna.
Christm:
'There is a rumour that the Sergeants' Incas has also sent along a hogshead of beer for Inter consumption by the men, so we will leave them to their own evident enjoyment of what they have and what is to come. One camp more or less typical of another—the Scots Guards introduce certain regimental customs; the R.AS.C. trumpeter calls the men to the meal with "The Roast Beef of Old England" on the trumpet; but over all that bhouhemic, that good: [which even triumphs over feelings to infuse sincerity wishing the Platoon Sergeant Merry Christmas"; that deform tion to have a "real" time, and damn the rate of exchanj Promising List of Entertainments On the company order board is Promising list of all those entertain ments arranged by clubs, Christian organizations, voluntary workers at. the British' Forces Recreation Centres etc., while only the Orderly Corporal can tell you the number men who are "on pass" and accepting numerous private invitations to spend their Christmas la Shanghai homes. Nor must we forget to mention the gifts in money and in kind, wich which local hhonxs, clubs, and individuals help to. make the Christmas of our defenders the best that is possible, Another notice which catches the eye on the order board is the Special Order of the Day which embodies a special message of greeting from the General-Offieyr-Commiandin: and the Commanding Officers, to al ranks below this appear copies of telegrams sent to and received from. His Majesty by the General-Officer-Commanding on behalf of all ranks in the North China Command with special reference to His Majesty's health and the anxious hopes for his complete recovery.
At the hospitals a quieter but! none the less cheery atmosphere prevails and here the more robust cases go through a similar round of feasting, visits from senior officers: with their ladies, and Yes!—in many cases from. ladies. who are not, accompanied. So the visitor comes home to his own fireside with a lot to think about and with the cheers at one particular billet, commanded: by a, very, very, diligent officer, still Finging in his ears since former, efforts became mere whispers compared to the applause which greeted the C.0's announcement that there would be ao kit inspection on Thurs. day.
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