London, May 5.
"This might be called 'Chinese' Year' in London," said Mr. Quo Fair chi in a speech some weeks ago. There is certainly more "China" interest in this year's Royal Academy, than I ever remember.
First, of course, there isthe portrait of the' Minister himself, 1 have an idea, but cannot confirm it, that Marquis Li Hung-chang, in his splendid yellow robes ant peacocks feather, hung in a now far-off Academy. But Mr. Quo Tal-chi is Believed to be the first Chinese Minister to appear at Burlington House. He wears a bronze embroldered gilke gown; the background faint. ly, suggests Chinese gardens and Pavilions; altogether a very attractive picture and excellent likeness, of which I am told, the Hanging Committee thought highly.
Then there is a portrait of Denton Welch, in grey flannel trousers, yellow pull-over and bare feel: I have not seen him for some years, but T should think it must be a very good likeness. Mrs. Dorothy Roberts has two attractive Chinese portraits, tone of an actor.n gorgeous hed dress, the other of a young girl in simple gown of palest grey silk.
Lastly, in the Architectural Room fs Mr. G. L. Wilson's design for the new Wayfoong building at Hongkong, which left me feeling like the Queen of Sheba, and wondering whether they will really have room for it on the island and what the Peak will Took beside it.
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