The air being so ratified near Lanchow, it was impossible for more than two passengers to be taken up at a time in the plane, so Mr. and Mrs. Scott parted for a while with Mr, Andrew and his wife, Jand flew back alone to Sian. On the way a thunderstorm was encountered and the plane had to make a Jdetour. But the Rashes of lightning were none the less vivid while the Jaspect of a storm on practically the same level as oneself was awe inspiring.
Pilgrims were seen at_ various points of the journey making their Way by slow and painful stages, following the "prostration" method. After each stop is taken, a deep Drostration is made in the direction lof the sanctuary to be visited. Thus, after, weeks, if not months, of laborious grovel the goal is reached and the pilgrim feels assured that merit has been laid up in heaven.
The various types of inhabitants met on the journey were a source of great interest to the party. There were, for instance, the aborigines (Continued om Page 438.)
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