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concerts, all of the plays, exhibits of paintings, sculpture etc., and lectures on phases of Chinese civilization and history. Itis really a worth while Institute and one which we are glad to join. As an example of what they are doing in the near future we expect to attend the production of the "Circle" by somerset Maugham which the Peking Players is putting on; to go to the exhibit of paintings by two travelling American artists; hear a Belgian cellist give a concert; and attend a lecture on the Chinese Shadow Plays.

Again today I was asked to meet with Dr. Ferguson and he gave me some help on my material for my second lecture on Chinese Painting. Dorothy went too, this time and visited with Mrs. Ferguson and Mary until our conference was over, after which we all had tea to-gether. They were rather busy that afternoon as Dr. Ferguson was entertaining the Silas Strawns and C.T. Wang, Sir Francis Aglen and several other of the noteworthies of the Customs Conference, to dinner.

November 19
The outstanding eventof this day was my second lecture. I had more freedom this time and was pleased to see an even lartger attendance. Dorothy called for Miss James and they came up together and saw me a few minutes before I "went on". The lecture this time completed the discussion of Tang painters in a few minutes and then took up the most important men of the Sung period. I would like to have nothing to do but dig up more material for these lectures and give all my time to the study of Chinese Painting. Next year I shll be much more free and hope to do so some really constructive work. Perhaps I shall give one whole semester of Painting which would give me the time I really need to do the subject justice.

Dorothy and I walked down to the Market of Eastern Peace and poked about until we found a restaurant that looked good. We went in and had a fine Chinese meal and after that poked through the market and came slowly home and to bed. It is always a rest to get away from everything and into the busy fascinating night life of this big city.

November 20.
I have had a good time making the design for some applique to be put on a quilt which we are giving Freida Miles for her baby that is to arrive