America was all out at Mokansnan to celebrate the glorious Fourth The moods of the weather, however, were grey and unresponsive, and the mists of the valleys gave us of their best. The Fourth of July is synonym mous of Independence, and it would have taken more than the vicissitudes of "wind and weather to damp the ardour of a jolly group assembled {o honour the 60h anniversary of 4 declaration which established them 4 mew people and a new world, 'The Mokanshan Assembly Hall re sounded. with the spirit of cheer and food will. The typical generous hospitality was again manifest in 9 bountiful' supply of "Eats" and everyone was welcome, It was a pleasure to be "present with this Jubllant throng, and they drew out four smiles and good wishes a, once gain, the seal was set to "a pledge of no little friendship" with the People of other nations.
Te is on such an occasion os this the mind visualizes "the historical setting of those brave men who went forth in pursuit of life, Uberty and happiness, Never was there a nation that could boost of sucha group of men of genius round its cradle as the United States. Tt has been said that if we could stand in a line all the Presidents, the two who were the tallest in inches were also the Greatest—Washington "the. English aristocrat and Lincoln the plebeian American.
The Greatest Presidents They were the greatest because they had. the rarest of all human qualities; the more power was given them, the more unselfish they became. Historical reflections of Independence Day wing the thoughts to that beautiful manor in Northamptonshire, the home of the Wash-Ingtons. Tt is surprising so many American tourists to England fall to visit this delightful spot. The quaint Little church, where some of the ood old Enulish stock are buried, gravestones of the Washington family can be seen, with their coat-of-arms and a miniature Stars and Stripes neatly portrayed on the tomb. 'This charming countryside. is the ancestral home -of the: greatest 'American patriot who, in turn, became one', the ne Leaders history,; Both" asa mili with a glowing. "of enthusiasm, Unswerving in rectitude of" action and speech and never" drifting from the meatal moorings and inward resolve.
'A letter of is, which recently came to. light, gives rather musing" insight into his. character which "would Brook no batting.
Washington knew exactly what wanted, and, in writing fora. neve pair of "trousers, the. terms and Phrases in which he commissions his fiend to order the garment are incisive and. well chosen, "I. shall {hanic you for reiterating my request that they be made. roomy" in. the Seat... the gesture enclosed is the fize T would have, not what. they ould be brought. to by stretching." ffere's a hint fo the men-follo when Visiting' their tailor to adopt the Washington manner and trinness.
Not so Many Visitors The opening of the Mokanshan summer season, is lacking in. the {sual thrill and vigour. 'The regis list, tration of visitors, Iam told, is unusually small, for this time of the year. 'The only things that seem to be" triumphant are the hydrangeas, and they" ate. certainly 2. pleasure and a joy to behold. Everything rise just' speaks of dripping rocks!
id. misty mountain tops. Generally, this period, the village street, called, "the shady il" hums. with life and business, but lite Is doing' ju the elements of commerce these dajs."A. shopkeeper. put it tersely in this way, "the political situation bad: the weather is bad: our luck 1 bad." and he ought to know, for his shop sign proclaimed." our' reputation for" trustworthiness Is known throughout the world."
'Guests are slow in. taking up residence this year, and almost at every turn the eye' meets the sign, "To be let" One Chinese house owner has hazarded an announcement in English—there Is a pretty comfortable residence. Rooms and furniture are perfectly well. But Iso is swimming pool, tennis court and plenty flowers. We shall be lad to let you have right charge,
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.