The National tribune., 1891-07-02

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THE FLOWER BOAT.
were stuck in an around. Their faces were
chakcd white over the natural brown tint
Handsomely embroidered Jackets of silk, satin
and Grape over longer gown which came 10
the knee ol lowered silk, in every shade Of
the rainbow, wide pautslets of slli, of various
hurs, bare feet, and curious lCaiherand SIX
Shoes completed their costume.
The anton women OF the lower classes DO not
Cralnp and reduce the size Of their feet, so that
one seldom sees the hobaIuH, small-iOOt woman
outside the mansions Of the wealthy officials
Whcn dancing or walking, these boat girls turn
their toes out very much, which gives them
"A strutiiug gait, while they swing their arms
and show their wrists covered with bracelets
Ia their ears they wear very heavy gold and
jade earrings.
The Governor amused himself by long talk
with several Of rs regarding our Impress sons
OF China and its customs, besides many questions
about oar own country, and expressed himself
as very anxious 70 visit America. During Jul
ia the music
FIREWORKS WERE EXPLODED,
and the scene on the river was charming as
their bright light illumircd the sky The
moon now conveniently rose, and as We lay in
our chairs ont on the open deck, and watched
the river will It's lights and shades, its flashes
and ripplcs, while the wiegj aad ear spiitting
music and the smell Of opium iloatcd on the
mir, I doubt 4 one OF Us sighed b be a Ccics-
tial. il that was what was called amusement
We were called 10 the saloon 10 witness a
representation Of play. The proper number
Of ugly devils and timid maidens, OF murder
Gus pirates aud ValOrous maudarlus, came upon
the stage. and il noise and swagger are good
acting iH China il was 1irst-cllss troupe.
The guests gave every evidence Of appre.ia-
ti0n even the foreigners; Int j confess that
taking advantage ol my position in the rear
aud the shade, dropped of TO sleep, aud only
Ipuaned CONSCIOUSNESS when tho grand Inaic,
with all the drums and gonas fairly shook me
awake.
Large pla'cs of nuts and dried fruits, orau yes
and l.omr.rmairs, were placed hnlore Us, and
s7m-sto WAS served in lste cups. At this
point the
DEcoEUM OF THE PARTY
ceased the barriers Of rank were overturned,
and the attendants having vanished the flower
4 girls became part 81 our party, joining us in
our plates Of sweets spping sam sho from our
/ cups and uak nE themselves perfectly 40 home
/ with all d. was rather amusing Tor two of ns
/ who sat near the interpreter. for be kindly
/ offered % translate our various plat.tudcs aud
/ their pert answers.
soon saw hy their actions aud manner 81
speech that they belonged 10 the class Cl fallen
MuIfls a8A lliAN NliG now blHt NJ ar -4llt'I.
method 0f concealng vice under tIe gul5c oi
/ innocent pleasure. The Governor, no doubt,
+ WIS On'y doing what be considered h0spiHLlo,
/ bat when Told the Captain lac was exceedingly
angry, and had he been able 10 speak the YER
uacuiar ] am sure he would have put big bee
4 in his bonnet
/ The rest Of Us being younger were more
amused an offended, aud kept our opinions
70 oursel YES; but il broke up the party, as in.
] r.Is. al
/ duties for the coming day. aud politely regret
ted the necessity Of returning 10 the ship al
once. when satisfied OF the Captains deterni-
nation 10 go. the boat was allowed 10 drilt with
/ the now-iaiiug tide aud we were soon near
enough the ship 10 hall and order boat sent
/ 10 us.
Ia the meantime the fun was kept up fast
I aud furiOusiy. A game Of tag aud another %
/ blind mans buff was going on in the saloon
and ali over the boat, The girls
DIsPLAYIEG THEIE ACTIVITY
4 in way that surprised me. They ran, turned,
twisted as actively as boys, aud when caught
were as bard % hold AS eels
our two youngest officers had Just recovered
from the effects DI the dinner, aud had entered
with zesi into the games much 20 the Govern
og's pleasure. So when we left for tie shiT
they remained behind on the l0wer-boat, in
4 tending, they said. 20 soc tie sun rise lt was
fully tSo days before ! recovered from th,
flavor Of the oysters, aud not 10 ny dying day
eball ] l9raet their taste.
Good reader, Il you ever have a chance d
escape 4 real Chinese dinucr, do -; do not le
curiosity Iuveis.e you into partakng Of
Chinese menu. Let nc repeat IL, 10 reirest
your memory:
Rice ball with red sauce tea; bot napkins
Oysters suu1ricd, I2-moulas-oid tea bo
uapkus.
Sam-sho.
Roast pig, onions, ristachio; sam-sho.
Bicue dc ner stswod HOrmsJ tea.
/ Eggs 100 wears old.
Ducks, sludIig4, dipped IN oil.
/ Edible bLrds-Hcst soup.
Boiled fowl, with lus.4es complete.
More pig.
Bamboo sprouts.
4 Mushrooms.
4 Pork balls
Sweets. preserves.
1 Pain boiled rice.
a. Intervals tea sam-s,ro and bot napkins
Read this menu over before accepting Lh
/ dinner invitation.
Ito D. c9ntiaurdl