China War Chest Aid and Goodwill Mission Aims Los Angeles, Sept, 20.
Eight members of the Chinese troupe of artists and prominent social women under the leadership of Mrs. Ernest H. S. Tong, whose husband is counsellor of the Kwangtung Government, arrived here today and were received by scores of newspapermen end photographers.
The troupe which will tour the United States on a goodwill mission. and for raising funds for Chinese war relief agencies, reported that the 26 days spent in travelling to America were the most enjoyable after the turmoil in China.
Mrs. Tong said her party hoped to appear at leading universities, women's clubs and private homes for the next four or five months.
While Mrs. Tong did not wish to discuss the war in China, she perscially believed that the spirit of the Chinese would be a big factor in the ultimate victory.
Newspapermen were stunned when they learned that the visitors, without precedent, showed no interest in Hollywood's studios.—United Press.
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