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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
HARDING WOULD
PEACE BY
SOVEREIGN STATES
Would Effect Tranquility of
Nations Without Interference
of World Super Power"
PRESIDENT DEPARTS FROM
COMMENCEMENT DAY TALK
Dwells on Fact That u. S. and
Canada Live Side by Side in
Perfect Understanding.

WNsiilNGToN. June s-I'rcsid.nt
Harding delivering Il commencement
address tod"y AT American University
here. found "a" subject of world
P.ac" occupying So prominent i place
on tn" 3-"gram tina, ne was prompted
I" d"rar, from his prepared manu-
script and I"clarc for tn" prcscrva
ton "f p"Ir" by Sovereign states.
withou; tho interference ol world
super power"
The Presidents remarks followed
IN address by Newton w RoweI *.
g, "f Toronto. Canada. VINO suggested
that tho best contribution North
America could n,akc T." Civilization
was for men ON this side "f tho
water +" stand together behind Tia.
movement FOR peaceful settlement u!
international disputes Another
speaker who touched ON tho quosti ~,
~ p"acc was i j. Jussrrand tho
discussion developed such - trend
;ha' Bishop John w Hamilton. tho
presiding chancellor. referred - tho
gath"ri'i" ~ a peace conference
Flags of Nations Inicrtwinch.
Nn added tpGch o! ;hc same charac-
ter was given ny tho singing "f
song which appeared. on the com
mcnccmcmt program under the title Of
"au international anthem" and
which. rendered TO the tune OF
".lmcrica.' aud Cod Save the King"
rccouutcd how two nations by the
sea. two nations great and FREQ. ono
anthem raise Hcforc the singing
began. the American. l:ri,ish ANA
French flags had been raised ,ngcth"r
over tn. outdoor speakers platform
Il iu not thlnE could lot tho
occasion pass, said thc president IN
beginning his address. "without'~iv-
inR assent TO many OF the appropriate
nnh appealing things just uttered by
Dr Row,ll | liked his oppression
hat American aud Canadian ih"als
are in common. anr. when hc sru',"
ahou, the North American c"ntr.bu-
,jou ia prcs"u,-dal civilization aud
Ia tho world. d; occurred To me that
examples of tNo great peoples iiv!ng
side by side In peace. Ia confidence.
ami in mltuAl understanding. IS
ahout tho finest contribution tnat TWO
nations could givc to the world
Il have said. on many occasions.
that II All thc nations of tho earth
were a. homes, ai.d a. umscliish as
CONTINUED on PAGE :. Col b
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
FEDERAL AGENTS MAKE
BIG dope" HAUL HERE

several hundred dollars worth of
dope" WAS seized 10y Federal agents
yesterday In u raid on - room at
Fifteenth and Franklin streets. Peter
Lacy, rs years old, was arrested and
after hearing before United states
Commissioners l'lcgcnhcimcr. was re-
mandcd TO the Iicnrico County Jail in
default or $2.io0 bond.
The dope" conhscatcd was. wrap
ped In neat packages ready for sale
The raid was conducted ty w T..
Turner, George Wickham and Bryan
and a. +. Wade.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
rnrmcr Killed h,sligl.,nins.

RlI'IEN. MISS, Junc S.-Whilu dis
connecting the telephone wires Of
his house az a prccau,ion against
tho building being struck by light
ming. William Smith. aged 80. farm
or and cotton Einncr living near here,
was himself struck by lightning dur
ing an electrical storm late Tuesday.
dying few moments later.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE
TO u. S. COLLEGES
FOR PART IN WAR
Reform in Curricula Is Advo-
Gated by DR.. S. p. Capen at
University of Richmond.
WOULD FREE UNIVERSITIES
OF ALL SECONDARY STUDIES
Degrees Awarded on Final Day
Of Commencement at
Westhampton.


: 'hP"n In. -. director Of tho
American Council Of Education. VAS
the prnciu.I sneaker an INC mai
duy-s ,,r...r,, -, r
"' ''' IN
N''SIN "i Nichin"rd MI Chrcn
lnud.d American I.tcral arts colleges
for ibcir war ro.nrJS b,i .,id ,b.,
y.,,ns,rp,.,,,, AND ,-.,, .,.,. ,,,..,,,.,
.
~ '' ~ "'"'' "a UNI
,'"i'N ''"'h'h- ~ 'he '"iI"S "t
i"''"I hf's IN. SuidinE prinSip'" IN
winch should hc the eventual cdmceu-
tratiou In secondary institutions of
all strictIy scconiarv studies aud
freeing of Tho ,,,l,,.. f,, ,b. ,n-...,
,r bi,.b.. I,,.,,i H.
,I -
~ va 'H' '""'
'i' '""' 49, "'' ""ld 1h!t 'hl3 ShouId
u" s""Eh' "E groups "l institutions
an" not ny Ion" schools
Mr. 'ap.n continued ny saying THAI
means must b. devised to ,.g, IN.
.:,paciiy ana a.hiry.m.nts a., s,,.
,.n,. az, i,,, .I,..,..d ,t, .i.
''' -'>',' ~ "'"" II"
"""'' ''S'' \ F'""J'S'ih.ht "i the
''iI"S' cnrricuIa 5" that socia!
sciences would hc made the core %
modern liberal education is also
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
HARDIMGS ENTERTAIN
WORLD WAR WOUNDED
Icy Associated rrcss. !

WASHINGTON. June S.-Amcrica $
wounded Of the world war from hos
piials near the capital were enter
tanned today by President and MrS
Harding at garden party upon the
south lawn Of the Wniic House
They came in hundreds by auinm,o
hilc and army truck and. to the mus. c
"T airs played by the marine hand
we're pushed in chairs rr led in sin,,is
file past the President and Mrs
Harding. who stood To greet each one
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
DENBY ASKS SIMS
If LONDON SPEECH
is RIGHTLY QUOTED
Secretary of the Navy Is of Opinion That Situation OF
Great Deicacy" Has Been Created by
Admras Address

LONDON, June N.-Rcnr- Admiral
>orintrd rrcSs correspondence late to-
might ON his return from the thcutcr.
and said he had not received n mr>-
snEr from Srrrrinr! of the Navy Den
by. He. therefore. was unable to
make n statement.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
SEES DIPLOMATIC SKIES
CLEARING is TO S|LES|A
Paris Dispatches Indicate An"lo-
French Breach Over SilcSia
Near Healing.
LONDON Is LESS OPTIMISTIC
britain Determined to Continue
Firm Stand for Adjustment uf
Polisl,-Gcrmau Territorial Qucs-
tious u. plrbiscitc Decided.
LEY As,ncintcd rrc,s.I

BERLIN. June S.-'Thc british COM
mundcr in Upper SiIcsin has received
~ definite undrr;akipr from General
Won Horsrr. head "f the German de-
icnsc forces, that he viii refrain
from nu. f,rwDrd movement. This
nSsurnn"c was the outcC.nr OF recent
AnElu-frcnrh representations 10 the
German nutho-itirs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
No Yellow Peril, DR.. Tehyi
Hsieh Tells Richmond
Advertisers.
DECLARES HIS COUNTRYMEN
SWEAR BY UNITED STATES
Oriental Republic Stands on
Threshold Of Renaissance,
Delegate Says
Tribute To nEKBEKT HOOVER
Efforts To Relieve Stricken People
Have tcmrnicd Two Coun-
tries In Friendship.


'' ''' '''''"
''''. ana mat emma STANDS npon the
threshold ot a HcuaIss;tnc. which
,,m d,..ot, an ,,
'''i'"' ~ 'ii'"''t 'P''hh't
ana mystery. dnI inAi II" awakening
ot the proa; giant. VINO ~ already
moving ia his sicsta and prcparinl.
10 ,r.4,, ,b, b,,, ,or H.
-
'"' '''"fhh't th'r' pr I"hyi lisi"h.
special d"l'Gat" II the 'hiu"s"
Republic. thrilled aud .nthuscd a
large catherine az ,nn,nh.r .f ~
utcbnor5 ,a,.r,,. .,,,n -,
'''"' .'''''' '' ~
"'th'hohh iio''l'
Or Hsich discussed tho Relations
'oC China ana America #. va. in.
,rod,ccd H., Nt.v.r ,trsl,, h
sou,co MIN , ,
,o ~ ,i
'P'''h "'N''' f.hE'Ish 'hhh most
-Nht; sans and "a man "h" could
piece nc Chinese situation h.for"
suTi.nce better than almost uuy0nc
rs . r-a,iil,tc az r.tprr5Iy .,d
f t
,'''''' r. ''''' ." '"o
"''' ''"''" "'''. ]" "th'T parts "'
'n' "nrI'' ~" speaker proved ,hA
hc us waii i:a ou h.s subject
.,.-nr b, tinted states.
tcccrCiuy Ie ~, eminent t,htn,
u.n. p.. ls, 2.,,biir ,e ,r. t,
49,.
49, 80 '''''"" 90 't' '"I = H''"'
r'''' ~ """" l's '"'a ''""shlp l" ~"
NAlifd SITE" ~ ~h"Nn ~ ils trn"
l.ght ~. .aid IN" proplo of his
country literally 'F""rc by the
Uuiicd .;taI.Y" ana That .ycry mov.
tav,rs fmrynv.,,.,, go ,t,.
49,, -
, ''''' -
''"'"s :" - '" ''' 20 'i'""t''
''' 'h'h'N" .'H- ihS' mat 20 max"
ihc best VI E1.iiah E.'m uow there
is movement On Cont witch ha.
,rdc ~ -n,.,,
..t.
80
"-' "'''' '"' "'P'''"' VII %"
longer man the English al.
r5aa.t IT." Illustrated the ditiicuI
tics mc, with ~ tho Cntna,nar In
mastering .h.. I:nviisb t,r..u,r no
49, n,,
''S 90 "'''H an"
H'i"iINS 81 phrases some "i thrn
'"uSeh inHch laughter tie explained
That Tho letters of tho chinese al
phahe' ~ many Instances repre-
.cntcd in character vim, ,h,y NOM,
for Instance. nc said :, letter lnuIti,,a
!II.., IAN man and tuo women o,
,,u ,ho o,,,r ehor,
,,
'''
~ "' can s'' away from mil !
'"''H". Hh" ~" Sh'hker' -" w!li !
i'"Sh an era Wh,cn WI ~ '.A some.
CHINA iu,o :, mndc,n r,,.rn,, 80
r.Il llN, human lpinL.. e A
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
Ming pctcr Of ScrhIn M.

LONDON. June Skiing Pctcr OF
Serbia is seriously i'll. according to
a dispatch to tho Daily Man from
belgrade. Tile dispatch adds that
Prince Alexander, tho regent. has
been urged by the ministerial council
In return home from France. where
he is on a visit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
NNCiIE.sTEH Gl hRniNN
COMMENTS on ADDRESS

lIt Associated l'r'SS.
MANCHESTER. ENGLAND, June S.
~ ,nhri the caption "Admiral Sims
ph- Manchester Guardian
ruhliShod an editorial regarding tn"
'indiscr"tion of his little outbreak
yesterday" In the American admiral $
luncheon address before tho English
Speaking Union. The cditnri., says:
Among tn" many points forgotten
hS the DISTINGUISHED American sailor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09

Norfolk s2.iO. Ocean View 1855. Va.
Beach s3.25 L. t., every Sunday. Lv.
Broad st. Sta. Sis and . a. M,-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09

HlRMINGiiAM, ALA. june S-A
somthhomnd Frisco Kansas city and
passenger train wt: par
tially dcraIed and tho engine turned
over, when II struck a COW near Sam
osct. late today. No one was injured.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
CLEVELAND. ONO. june S

woman. said by police To he the ac-
tual procurcr Of the slaNers OF Dan
t.. kaber. Lakewood publisher, who
was mystcriously stabbed TO death in
his home nearly two years ago. was
under arrest here today and was 10
be questioned by Prosecutor stanton
as II her knowledge al thc crime.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
ACCUSED OF MURDER,
TRIES TO KILL HERSELF
IBy Nssoclatcd rrcss.

NEW NOKk. Jure S.---Wcak fr0m
loss rf blood after sh" had ja!h0d
q nail file into her wrist. Mrs. Eva
kaDcr. OF Lakewood. ohio, accused
OF murder IN conncCti"u with her
hIshand. death. was carried into
court late Today and rcmandcd To The
iomhs prison 10 await rNtr3dition I"
OHIO.
y matron 1T tho Harlem prison. to
which Mrs kabcr was taken after
her arrest here saturday. found
blood flowing from her cell shortly
after midnight. lnycs, iEation showed
she had attempted suicide,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09

Standard of Excellence. YORK
RIVER LINE, RALTO., $40 z. NJ.
daily, Elk. Sun.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09

Special Fares on Certificate for vari.
Gus occasions. Ridge Crest. Black
Mountain. Lake Junaluska. Land OF
the Sky. Through sleeping car daily.
Southern Railway.-Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09

c. & O. Excursions every Sunday.
S2.i0 round trip to Old Point, Buck rOe
and Norfolk, S2s5 willoughby and
Ocean View.--.Adv. ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09
The Weather

fnrtiy cloudy .ndny, tomorrow un.
settled, probnbI local thunder
showers.
foE weather report see Editorial rasc.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-06-09

China, according to the speaker. is
rot bankrupt. lie referred touching
" to the splendid work the Amcri-
ans had done in relieving the dis
;rcss in some of the provinces. But"
l.c said. China is not accepting this
as decd of charity. cnina is no
'cngcr baly, but Its financial forces
are hound together. ana for every dol
lar sent in relief. that dollar is met
dollar for dollar. The Younger men
are getting together for their govern.
Continued on Page >. Col. %
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continued on Page ., Col.
Evening star., 1921-12-09
Heavy All-Wool Sport
Mackinaws, $6.98

The generous, double-breasted model that looks so
wintry 1t is belted of course has convertible collar
that can be muff1ed up around the neck when the
weather is very cold. Muff and side pockets-everv-
thing suggesting "keep-out- e-cold' idea Nattv
overplads in green, brown, gray and heather Sizes
to II years..
Evening star., 1921-12-09
GAL[AUDET NEEDS
INCREASED FUNDS
Wages of Employees at In
stitution for Deaf Declared
Below Current Scale.

The most pressing need In connec-
tion with, the Columbia institution for
the Deaf-more familiarly known as
Gallaudet Colleges an increase in
the. appropriation for current ex-
penses, to be applied to salaries of
employees. many Of whom are receiv-
ing less than current wages, accord
ing to the annual report of the tnsti-
tuition for the fiscal year ended June
30, made public today.
"This Is true" the report says. lin
spite Of the fact that large share
of the employees are specially skilled
In their work, all teachers having. at
least, high school and normal train
ing, and many OF them holding college
degrees.
Repair. Needed.
Another pressing need is increased
allowance for repairs to the buildings
and grounds OF the institution. which
may be conservatively estimated at
addition of s.2 acres Of land. adjoin-
ing the institution. which will com
plete the grounds up to the boundary
Of West Virginia avenue and Mount
Olivet road. For current expenses the
total sum of $124,O00 has been asked:
purchase of land, $4,000, and for in
stallation of refFigerating plant
$1,000.
One hundred and sixteen students
representing the District of Columbia,
Canada and thirty one states were in
the advanced department of the col
lege during the fiscal year. Forty
three of the fifty-three students in
the primary department, known as
the Kendall School, were from the
District.
High Standard Of Health.
Special precautions were taken dur
ing the year to maintain high stand
ard Of health among the students and
pupils. Weight charts were kept
throughout the year. The milk from
the farm dairy was frequently tested
for bachteria. Mixers were subjected
to careful physical examination, and
all students and pupils were required
to be vaccinated against smallpox and
innoculated against typhoid. No
deaths or cases of serious illness oc-
Cured during the year.
The total receipts reported by the
disbursing agent for the fiscal year.
including a balance of $7,509.07, were
$3.50, ,908.0S. The total expenses for the
year reported by the disbursing
agent were $1so.so0.s5. 4
Evening star., 1921-12-09
GIVEN PRESIDENTS PHOTO
/, Graduate of John Eaton School
Presents Picture.

An autographed photograph of
President Harding was presented to
the John Eaton School, Cle5hia nd
Park, yesterday by Miss Ruth jones.
a graduate of the school last June, IN
behalf of the June d92D graduating
class.
on the picture was written by
President Harding the following mes
cage: ITO the teachers and pupils of
the John Eaton Public School, Cleve-
land Park, with all good wishes from
one deeply interested In public schooi
work. Warren G. Harding"
Miss Jones delivered a short ad-
dress of presentation. Master Philip
Herrick of the present graduating
class Of the school answered with
speech of acceptance. Ben Connolly
acted as master of ceremonies.
Evening star., 1921-12-09
.Gldren's
Stockings

Two special numbers
to help you in your
Christmas selections
of course, practical in
keeping with modern
parents ideas of teach
ing children thrift.
Boys Black Cotton
Stockings-Serviceable
Qualities, particularly
suitable for school and
hard wear. Pair, 35c;
3 pairs, $1.0o. /
ChiIdren's Lisle Hoo
siery- Black, white
and tan; perfect weave
and fine finish, in sizes
6H to 9H Ex- S0o
ceptional value .oOC
First Floor
.
Evening star., 1921-12-09
Water Babies

Mothers, you must not
miss these darling little TOYS
that have a mission more
than merely being novel.
They are made of fine sani-
tary rubber sponge that
floats. When baby is in his
bath, these toys will amuse
him and keep his mind oc-
cupied. They are made in
all possible animal and doll
shapes and sizes, ewes of rub
Der. and SO on. Nothing to
soll-sanitary as baby should
have one. 39c to $l.25,
Evening star., 1921-12-09
One Doll Says
"Mama''

And there are many sizes
of this cunning doll. They
are all neatly dressed and
moderately priced. $3.o5 to
$1,000.
Evening star., 1921-12-09
Novelties

-for every baby use. Rat
ties, Record Books, Hot
water Bags, Teething Rings,
Carriage Clamps, Robe Bows
haven't room for the doz-
ems and dozens of useful
and pretty things, but gift
seekers will be glad to know
that prices range from .z5c
to $3.50.
Evening star., 1921-12-09
Plenty of
Dressed Dolls

Such a variety-any little
girl can indulge her liking
for a certain type of doll.
and Santa will be pleased at
the prices, too. $1.OO to
$4.95.
Evening star., 1921-12-09
Bubble Pipes

are such fun, and the kid
dies don't have to use an old
clay pipe, but these attrac-
tive pipes that make the big
gest bubbles; and tell Dad
the price is only 25c.
Evening star., 1921-12-09

-Snappy, servieeable
shoes Of gun metal and
brown calf; lace style and
welt soles, Of coursei
Sizes 10 to 131s, pair, SAILS
Sizes 13H to 6, pair, x.zS
Girls stylish and Com
Portable shoes, in, brown
calf !; lace shoes with. soft
tops Of a lighter shade.
Sizes 81 to II, pair, zSs.SS
Sizes llIs to g, pair, AIS
Second Floor.
Evening star., 1921-12-09
Dolls Toilet Sets

lust like regular sets with
the useful toilet articles
like one sees on Mothers
dresser. The set complete,
75c, Csc and $l.OO.
Evening star., 1921-12-09
Au-WOOl Suits With Two Pairs
of Knickers
$lO.98 and
$l2.75

Just like getting two suits for the
price of one. The two pairs of knick-
ers do the trick. Serviceable mix
lures in the new patterns and color
effects. The coats are Norfolk model
with belt and yoke back; knickers
lined, and the entire suit tailored in
the best journeyman manner. Sizes
7 to 18 years.
Evening star., 1921-12-09
of Every Kind
Sure, Dolls Can Walk!

We can prove it. Just
come in tomorrow and
watch these little ones step
out, just like a real child
learning to walk. Priced
$1,000 to $500.
Evening star., 1921-12-09
AssIGNED 10 DUTY HERE.

Capt. Henry L. Wyman has been de-
tached from command of the cruiser
OLYMPIA and assigned to duty in the
bureau of engineering. Navy Depart
Evening star., 1921-12-09
Sturdy Mackinaws
and Suits for Tom.
Dick and Harry

NO cake eater clothes for me- says the live American
boy who insists upon mother coming to Lansburgh &
Brothers to look at the line of real boys wearaes and
this is what they'll find for tomorrows special selling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
Dollar Purchases 37 Per
 Cent More Than Formerly
* #

TIT7 HE rise in the purchasing power ll of the American dollar is equivalents to the wage earner and salaried man of an increase in his pay envelope. That is an actual fact and should be so regarded
 The dollar now is worth 63.2 cents in comparison with the purchasing power of the dollar in 1913. In June last, according to the department of labor, it was worth 45.6 cents. The dollars purchasing power has in- creased 37 per cent since last June.
 The meaning of this is that when man leaves the cashiers window with his pay envelope he can purchase with it's contents 37 per cent more of food, clothes and the like than he could have gotten with thes same money last June. This is especially comforting to the salaried men and women who bore the brunt of the high cost of living with the smallest extra allowance with which to meet it.
 Plain facts like these cannot be ig- nored. They must be considered in the readiustment of industry and transportation. Corporate enterprise can no more afford to pay in one kind of dollar and earn in another than the individual.
 Where men got more because liv- ing was high, they. must recognize that living does not cost what it did. Those who presented that plea with the most force are bound by it in the process of readjustment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
 LUKE M'LUkE SAYS

If girl happens to be built that way she doesn't try very hard to conceal either her pride or her figure.
 The fool who imaglnes that. he is a good judge of human nature has a lot of hard bumps coming to him.
 Papa is so proud of the fact that the first baby is the living image CT him. self that he swells up like a poisoned pup. But the seventh ba5y can look like Sweeney for all papa cares.
 The trouble with the girl who has a hole in the toe of her stocking is that she feels that everybody else knows it.
 If he does happen to kiss her after they have been married for 1c years. she returns the kiss with about as much ardor as she licks a postage stamp.
 The reason a woman never feels cold in clothes that are new and flimsy is because she would If they were old and heavy
 Another strange thing IS now a man who wouldn't have anything to do with secondhand furniture CT secondhand clothing will go and marry a grass widow.
 Go to strangers for charity and go to friends for advice, and you will never want for either.
 I ne olo-Iashloned man who used 10 get the jimmies from drinking rye juice now has a son who gets the jacks from drinking raisin juice.
 You may not believe it. But saint is as big a liar as the rest of us when he is making love.
 We do not know. But we do know that no patient is ever out of danger so long as he has good ng trained nurse.
 --vright. 192l)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-14
PLUM BLOSSOM TIME IN JAPAN

From The Moons Birthday'' by Eliza
 zine ~
 N Yoshino is synonym for the
 A\ cherry blossom. and thousands of S S-s pilgrims go there in April to view the "ten-thousand-trees-a so is Tsukigase synoym for the plum blos- som, and it's two miles of blossoming trees along the banks of the Nabari- gawa are as renowned in the empire But, though ones imagination may take fire at thought of that scene and make him eager for the pilgrimage, there is the March weather to reckon with, and the pilgrims are not numbered by thou sands at Tsukigase. The government railways put out blossom wreathed post duced rates. and shops and booths and news stands are flooded with plum blos- som post cards. For me there was also the reminder of familiarity with the works of the great painters who have depicted the ume-with Korin's impress sionist, conventional plum blossoms and the moon, with sesshiu's strong sepia branches in the snow, with Kano Yeito- kus famous red plum tree branches stretching across a great gold screen. and with Hoyen's exquisite wild plum branches and the nightingale. s
 Tsukigase has had vogue for something over 1000 years. To attain this home of the gods, the we'll spring and eternal fountain of poetry. the dilettanti of the Nara and Kyoto courts used to be car ried in lacquered norimono. or trudge across confused mountain paths. that they might reach the evergreen gorge of the Nabari-gawa at the time when it's banks were getting ready to be wreathed in clouds of pale plum blossoms.