Hangchow's celebration' of "The Double Tenth" reached the summit of excellence. This feast day has now become a theme of perennial interest, even to the man in the street. The demonstration took place on the West Lake with a brilliant array of uniforms and flags, and in an atmosphere of sunny galely.
Representatives of the military, scholars, merchants and civilians in every. walk of life, gathered in a. monster mass meeting to do honour:
hurly-burly of events. On this occasion, the platform was clear of the fog of prejudice and ill-feeling, and the special speakers seemed to lack that exuberant. Tush of words, 50 common in demonstrations of recent Years. Noisy patriotism gave place to quiet and reasoned eloquence which, nevertheless, was attended with an Immense force and feeling. The crowe took on a youthful aspect, quivering with vitality, eagerness and intelligence, and there was an overwhelming charm about the Scouts and the. Girl Guides whose uniform lends it-'Self to neatness and alert appearance The populace were primed up for the event by the. usual run of patriotic slogans, such as—The Dou-bie Tenth is the anniversary of the glorious revival of the Chinese peo-lo. "Compatriots! Arise, Let us put strength and recover our lost ter-Fitory." "We're all in the same boat emulate the virlness of those who have gone before": "National affairs are in the swirl of dificult waters: let there be no uncertainty of a united front" "Keep the feast with the spirit of alarm: don't rest content with the quiet of your own lakes and hills. Keep an eye on our ancient gardens in the East. We have still {ong weary road to tread."
in the country places, these annual jubilations have cooled considerably. mainly because of the confused and troublous times. Moreover, money tight, and in some official circles back pay still runs up an account. Many Of the farming class are facing the menacing shadow of want, due to the recent Unprecedented drought, and in many quarters instead of giving reign to mirth there 1s an accumulate ing store of discontent and unrest. People puzzled with the complex phenomena of modern ways of life. PHow can we stand against it." said a sorrowing peasant, the other day, "Military, "bandits, "kidnappers, ood, drought and ' famine." As now, in the south-west of the province, a stern struggle is being en-Acted against a rabble that fights with the Ast of lawlessness. A_ recruiting sergeant, in charge of a fine lot of country young fellows, said the pre= Sent enlisting season simply booms.
The Hangchow Missionary Association opened its series of meetings tu Brand style. The send-off took place at the Postal Commissioner's resid-fence, hard by the West Lake, and there was a fine assembly. Tea was served in the garden supervised by the hosts—Mr. F. L. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver. and Mr. and Mrs. Fairclough. The special feature of this Arst gathering was a warm welcome to Miss Ball, a distinguish-fed visitor from San Francisco. Miss. Ball is an experienced teacher and lecturer, and a specialist in Oriental Art, having made it a life-long study and for which she is a powerful leader. We were told there was Very much more true art to be found the Orient than in the Occident, and, in Chinese art there was a dis" tinct contribution to be made to civization. Tt was interesting to hear that some of the greatest designers Of the world were to be found in.
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