The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-21

the light garments OF the receiving women
with the dark, rich robes OF the Chlnese
prince and his suite was an effective one
Eight members of Company ID, under
Lieutenant Dawson. were detailed 10 keep
the stairways and hall clear for the prince
and 10 direct the moving procession during
the receiving hours, and the uniformed
guards added to the picturesque decoration
OF the building.
One of the prettiest parts of the reception,
which was witnessed only by the commit
tees. was the presentation Of Mrs. Moy Kee
10 the prince. Mrs. Moy was accompanied
by her husband, who, though ne nad not
received an invitation TO the reception, an
nounced his intention OF accompanying ner,
because Chinese women are not accustomed
10 go out unattended, and Mrs. Moy would
be at loss what TO do If left alone Mrs.
Moy brought an immense bouquet or MOWERS
to present to Prince Pu Lun. and the en-
trance of the quantity attired Chinese man
and woman. carrying the cluster OF bright
mUeh very the of
prince and his suite Mrs. Moy unfurled
her gorgeous fan, keeping her face
entirely hidden behind its folds. She walked
around the room, guided by her husband,
TO the dais where the prince stood. and so
soon she reached it she began an elab-
crate series OF bows and kow-tows, TO which
the prince replied with other bows and
kow-tows just a shade more elaborate. FL
nally little Mrs. Moy went down upon her
knees, presented her bouquet TO the prince
and began to pour out little speech 10 MN
TO which he listened with the gravest atten-
ton and courtesy. That ended. she arose
to her feet again and a second series or
bows and kow-tows took place, after wn1cn
Mrs. MOy, beaming and smiling, the ran
furled. was escorted TO the PLATFORM by her
husband, where she held a reception of her
own.
The Chinese are not allowed to look upon
the face of royalty, which explains Mrs.
Moy's keeping her fan before her eyes up
to the moment of her presentation.
The volume containing the year books OF
the fifty-one societies affiliated with the
Local Council. which was presented to the
prince, was compiled by Mrs. William e..
English. 1t was handsomely bound in white
kid, the title was in gold, and the book was
tied with purple ribbons, the yellow, white
council. On the first page was engraved a
dedication, written by Mrs. Ovid Butler
Jameson, which ran as follows: ITO his
Imperial HighnesS, Prince Pu Lun: The
this record of their work. a message from
the West to the East. The message from
the East TO the West of wisdom, art,
science, was the fruit of the tree OF
life; the golden fruit that grew in the Gar
den of the Hesperides. The Local Council
of Women believe that all who seek the
truth. working for the betterment of the
world, are of one heart, one thought, as
the multitudinous stars are of one universe.
Although the women of China are on the
other side of the world, divided from us by
seas. by language, by customs, their hearts
must respond to the same call of humanity,
the call of the races to be lifted into high
er spiritual existence, to make the world a
fit place for the children of man, who are
also the children of God. To the men and
women of China the Women's Council sends
greetings, for there is neither East nor
West when the hearts of the world beat to-
gether seeking peace, purity, holiness and
wisdom"