The routine of those staying in [Shanghai seems to be: mornings, one fof the swimming pools of the social clubs; afternoon, bed; later, bridge teas, tennis and pleasant sittings on cool verandahs. Men residents are getting some good tennis just now, and after that the order is for a swim, general conversation with cool jdzinks, dinner and the cinema. Cinemas are crowded at this time be-Jeause of the cool atmosphere therein but it is surprising how soon one gets used to a temperature. In one of four big hotels this week, those entering from the street felt positively chilled, yet a glance at the thermometer told one that the temperature was 82°. It was unbelievable, for in temperate climes, 62° would lbe considered a good heat.
"There are still numbers of social affairs afoot, and during the past fortnight there have been several garden cocktail parties of big dimensions. However, "no names, no pack drill," for folk' seem {o have developed a (terrible aversion to having their names appear in print.
Of interest to their many friends in [Shanghai will be the news that Mr. land Mrs, Terrace are returning to) Shanghal—Mr, Terrace to resume his position in the British Omice of Works, They were transferred to the home office rather more than couple of years ago, as they then [thought for good. They liked Shang.
The Countess's contribution concerning herself is very frank, as all who have read this lady's previous Writings will well believe. She has been a good deal criticized in respect of her literary work, but most will confess that they love reading what she has to say. She has the happy crack of telling us ordinary things ina very readable manner.
was Harold Begbie who, in com~ menting upon her work, remarked that Mrs, Asquith, as she was then, was truthful' buf not accurate—a description which, when you come to think of it, applies to most women. 'Many of us endeavour to be truthful, but with' the best wilt in the world very diMleult for us to be strictly accurate, which trait seems to annoy our mon associates a good deal, Inher recent book the Countess lbiandly announces, "Had birth con-rol been fashionable in my youth T would never have existed but so could say many of us. Apparently she was an ordinary average' child. in many respects for she tells Us that she rebelled against authority, loathed lessons, and though quick in some subjects was half-witted over fathematies and was born with an impenitent impatience" from which she still suffers.
"Among the contributors to this work are: Marjorie Bowen, Dr. Elizabeth Sloan Chesser, Lady' Londonderry, Dr. Maude Rayden, Miss Edith Picton-Turbervill and Miss Sylvia Pankhurst. 'This book is recommended to women' readers.
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