Bungalows "have suffered, those occupied less than the amply ones. The same applies to public buildings. The library, in constant use for church services and its normal activity, the American School occupied in part by the community hospital, and Rederoft with its school are little the worse for the ordinary wear and tear of over two years, The frosts found out the weak Spots in the church fabric, but with funds in hand these were soon remedied. The auditorium has suffered most. Leaks became all {oo assertive during the 1936 season, and in the winter half the roof was covered with, galvanized iron, it being decided to flo the ether half out of the earnings of 1937.
Later it was decided to use all the available funds to pay off debentures, and the roof has been leaking ever singe with lamentable results. Insurance has been paid with borrowed money, and of course no interest has! been forthcoming on the debentures. The claims on this small community, largely depending for a livelihood on seasonal letting, are many snd ce an appeal is made to old friends of former years to help in the emergency. Contributions can be sent to W. Rowley 77A Kuling treasurer.
Travel Facilities Two or three families have so far come up for the summer. Restrictions seem to be lightening. and maybe! even yet some of the hundreds who Took longingly to the Hills, and who badly need the rest and inspiration, may find the way open. Soa word. In season, Travel facilities from Kiukiang are rather primitive. Fail ing a motor ear, which the Japanese military authorities - or—Consulate Kindly place at the disposal of travel-Jers, there are motor trucks 10. be hired for ¥.18 oF 20 to carry people and their belongings across the plain. There are also rickshaws at times.
Failing private arrangements with] friends, a phone kindly sent though the good offices of the Japanese Con~ sulate, will sometimes bring chairs and coolies to Lienhwatung to. meet visitors, Being sent by the local Welchibhui. "But tike the food supply it is somewhat uncertain if any oproach to luxury is thought of. " Most the sophistication and. artifeiality of Kuling in the later days has gone, fand life. has to be more primitive, which also has ite advantages. A warm welcome awaits any who may be fortunate enough to get the requisite permission and transit.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.