It is untrue that the fair on the Double Tenth is not to be held. Soliciting of subscriptions began on Monday, and from reports $23,000 has been gotten, To this must be odded $20,000. which Mr, Hua Tsz-tin donated. The committee is. after '$100,000, and such enthusiastic "sup= port is being gi merchants it The seems it can be collected in the metropolis, and outside districts need not bbe called upon for contributions Orders have been placed with paper factories for coloured streamers and different kinds of decorations, and extra help has been taken on to get all ready before the Double Tenth.
'A petitioner has asked the Gavernment' to permit him to open three dance hahs on October 10. It he gets permission they will provide entertain= ment for the, three opening days of the far.
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