Madame Quo recently returned to China after a four-year sojourn in England and thus had ample opportunity to study the people andthe conditions of a country in which she found herself an honoured guest. Sensible and capable was how. she described Englishwomen. In general, they lived quiet lives, were excellent housewives and mast economical. The Jearn the best in English culture and customs, Mr, Quo Tal-chi, upon his appolntment by the Chinese Government to the Court of St. James, took immediate interest in the welfare of Chinese students in England. With the passing of time, this interest "has only grown keener and he is actively Astociated with the clubs and other activities planned to make the lot of the students happier.
'An Interesting observation made by Madame Quo was that the average Chinese student' went abroad too early. In her opinion, she consider-fed that much more benefit would be obtained if students frst graduated in China and then went to foreign Universities for post-graduate work. They should learn more English before leaving China as well, In this way, a student would be better pre-pured to get the most advantage out his" studies. "Another important factor would be the reduction in oxpenses for then three years' intensive work would be sullelent for anyone of normal intelligence. Also, too many students were being sent at tone, making it very dificult to place them all- advantageously, English people, taken asa whole, were reserved' and conservative, but once their friendship had been won, it" was of sterling worth and lasting.
Moving, as she does, in diplomatic circles, Madame Quo's'time is. taken with constant entertaining and entertainment, The difference between the way royalty and ordinary society entertained, she found most Interesting.
'To relieve the strain put upon them bby the demands of the' social seasons of which there are two a year, Madame Quo and her husband make frequent trips into the country. She thinks the English countryside very lovely and refreshing and enjoys these rustle ramblings greatly.
It Was So Beautiful Madame Quo, herself, has been presented at Court, and' noticing an excellent photograph of her in Court Gress, together with her husband, the writer asked for a description of her gown as being of interest to women. It was specially made in China and, regards the fashion, was moulded on the simple lines of the Chinese long gown. But made of lustrous, white satin exquisitely embroidered with black and white flowers as only the Chinese know how to embroider, was one of the most beautiful and Joriginal ever seen at the British Court, A matching train, ostrich feather fan, diamond tiara ahd ostrich feathers In the hair' completed a perfect ensemble. Madame Quo summed up her own experience in one expressive phrase, "It was s0 beau-
When asked how the modern Chinese woman compared with the English, Madame Quo thought that no such comparison could be made for she considered the former a composite of all countries Insofar as the adoption of occidental ideas was concerned. One's ways were naturally coloured more by the country with which one came into most contact.
Welfare of Chinese Students The average Chinese student in England led a quiet life, according to Madame Quo, Their social contacts were more or less restricted, mainly owing to economic reasons, ich was a great pity, since then L_was not so easy to meet the class. of people from whom one could who studied very hard in Shanghai and who has lately joined the Vic Wells School of Ballet after training"
True Daughter of China Madame Quo received the writer her comfortable and charming drawing room furnished with select= ed foreign furniture and Chinese redwood." As she spoke, a soft-footed servant served a Ningpo delicacy always eaten with the coming of the Chinese new year, which proves that world-traveller and cosmopolite though she may be, Madame Quo is, fa'tetie daughter of' China and' loyal to its fine traditions, Her native Province, as will be guessed, Is Ningpo, which also gave birth' to General Chiang Kal-shek.
Being a chilly day, this refresh ment and the fragrant Jasmine tea which accompanied it, was more than acceptable, Tu such a cheerful atmosphere, the delightful hospitality of Madame Quo, made the writer forget it was a "business" call and put her in the happy position of a favoured visitor, To complete the picture, the seven-month old son of Madame Quo made his appearance which revealed another facet of her Kindly personality. As a diplomat's wie, as a world traveller, as a keen student of humanity, she never failed hold her hearer's attention—but as mother, she captured the heart entirely.
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