The Archive · 1934

CHANGSHA NOTES

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The Novermber meeting of the Changsha Women's Club was held at the home of Mrs. Greene, of "Yale 'The meeting was an entertainment in the form of two one act plays. 'The frst was entitled, "The Silk Hat", and the parts were acted by Mr. Sawyer, Dr. Greene, Mr. Farley, 'Mr, Walke and' Mr. Campbell.

The second play was, "The Servant Problem". And the scene was in the dining room of Mr. and Mrs. Rugh, with Miss Nurilous playing the part of the "maid".

After the plays light refreshments were served to the 100 members and guests present, The American community of Changsha celebrated their national thanksgiving holiday last Thursday.

As usual there was a religious service at 530 pin. This was very efficiently conducted by Mr. Ulmer, of Kueichow. Speciat music, both vocal and instrumental, was render~ ed. And the congregation arose as the Proclamation from President Roosevelt was read. We have much to be thankful for this season, both as guests in this country and as citizens of America, Political situations seem to be improving in many parts of the country and marks of the depression are being lifted in many sections.

At seven o'clock a dinner was served in the social room of the Hunan Bible Institute, to 60 Americans, both residents and guests, Present in Changsha on this day. This was interspersed by appropriate toasts for the occasion. Mr. Hugh Farley, the toast master, announced several musical numbers during the dinner, including a stringed quar-fette, vocal and piano solos, ete.

After the meal a play was given, "So, this is Paris," which was acted by Bfteen members of the community. Tt depicted a scene from the Seige of Troy, and the capturing of Helen the Princess.

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