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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER

arn art. Nobody begins with ad- miring the Primitivos; but the more wa advanos“ in knowledge, the keenar grows our. Interests in, and love for, the earlier and parer manifartaliona of the art istic spirit. The natural progress CHINESE CERAMICS.

in appreciation of Chinese cera- In the Old Country we hear mics is from K'ang Hal to Ming. from time to time of the wonder- from Ming to Sung, from Sung ful Chiusse plastic art. Coming to HAD, just out here we sometimes resolve European art WO have to toʻmake a study of it Probably work back from Raphael, or even in many cases the study doos from Guido Reni and the Carracci not get far beyond discovering to Masaccio and Glotto. And that the pursuit is a big and com- just as for some not entirely ung plicated one-to say nothing of educated Westerners the art of being costly. Thinking to show Giotto remains a sealed book, sa

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a practical interest, the "griffia for those who lack sensibility la loiters about native oprio the appe-i of pure, simple form, establishments until the pro- the wonderful productions of the prietor pounces upon him with 1arly dynasties of the Celestial specimeas of the

iuaritable Europe remain valuable curios, Ming Ware. After little treasured perhaps for thair rarity, thaggling, the novice carts home but not for their supreme artistic

bis prize, to learn from somebody

qualities. with a little longer experience that it was "nade in Birming ham "--that is, it was produced on the principle of those Paris art-factories which fabricate Ol Masters. This spells the sad unless the collector is teally an enthusiast.

It is pleasant to reflect that the fits: human bing wao geeins to base ever given special attention to children's books was an Eng lishman, John Nambury, & famous eighteenth century London book- Such as have progressed be. seller. His name is now given to a medal awarded each year by yond the initial stage will find a fund of engaging matter in Mr.the American Library Association A. L. Hetherington's "The Early for "the most distinguished con- Ceramic Wares of China,tribution to American literature published by Messrs. Benn Bros. for children published in the pre- at three guineas nett, so it i ceding twelve months." likely that those who possess John Newsary medal has just themselves of copies must be bean awarded to Hendrik van Loon for his children's Story of enthusiasts indeed.

Mankind." It is a curious fact that one of the very few books which have gone on selling in large numbers quite steadily for

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To give a critical review of Mr. He berington's account of the Po-Ming ceramic ware of China, embracing the productions of the

than fifty years, both Han, I'ang, and Sung dynasties and the intervening periods: to in England and in America, is Little Women," Had Miss atalyse his attributions of certain specimens to particular districts Alcott received twopence a copy or factories; to prove or disprova on every volume sold, instead of his theories concerning the dying in comparative poverty, she would have become, in dollars at origin of problematic pieces,

least, & millionairess. would

require ab amount of expert knowledge to which few Western students or collectors can aspire. It is only is quite recent years that the study of this branch of artistic craftsmanship

On a Chinese Screen" will con- has been methodically pursued. tain some thirty to forty sketches Every day, however, is adding to and stories, written by Mr. rostok government, who had our store of knowledge. But Maugham while actually in Chias travelled repeatedly between such knowledge can only be ac. Only one European writer-Pierre Vladivostok and Mokian, accom-quired by practical experience Loti has done what will be found panied the paris.

and by the handling and comparin Mr. Maugham's new book.

Maj. Gen. Sun, a staff tfficer to Marshal Chang Tso-lin, with a party of escort, arrived at Vladi vostok recently under the pretext of studying the effects of the Japanese

the Siberian port and how to protect the Chinese life and property.

evacuation on

"PRESIDENT MCKINLEY" having arrived from Manila P. I on Sep. 21 consignees are hereby notified that their cargo is being landed at their risk into the It is somewhat signiscant that Hazardous and/or Extra-Hazara general officer of the Vladi- dous Godowns of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Ca.. at Kowloon, and stazed at consignees' risk.

Consigures of cargo must pro- duce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports and Exports, Hongkong, before Bills of Lading will be counter- signed.

Mr. Somerset Maugham has completed a book quite unlike any other book he has yet written

A conjecture is made that the tog of duly authenticated speci- For "On a Chinese Screen not Paris's mission is related to the mens. Chinese literature, it is only gives in a series of word- Possible purchase of munitions true, is rich in books dealing with pictures the rozgnificence and early ceramics, but the language equalor of China, but also more under storage at Vladivostok.

As to the nature of the muniĝis so vague and flowery and

than one penetrating study of the tions, the results of investigation elosive chat little positive in the Europeans to whom by Maj-Gen. Koizumi (Chair-formation is to be gathered from Middle Kingdom" has become All broken, chafed and dames-man, the Commission for in-it Mr. Hetherington is bot of 2 second homeland. Messrs. ed cargo is to be left in the Ge-vestigating War Materials, the those who rely on the research of Heinemann are publisting the downs, where it will be examined (War Office, Tokyo) show them to their forerunners. He has new book. at 10 am. on 26th. just by the be as follow:**

views, new theories, now attribu. Company's Surveyors, Messrs. 127000 rifles : 200000900 rounds tious, and in every case he pres- Anderson & Ashe.

¡of nila ammunition; 300 guas; eats both sides of any debatable 3,500,000 shells; 150 tons gun point, sounding a note of warning powder: other military supplies against jumping too readily at weighing 300,000 tons.

conclusions. He may be taken as reliable guide throuch the pitfalls that beset the collector of pre- Ming wate, who will find the admirably reproduced illustra tions particularly helpful.

All claims must be presented within thirty days of the steamer's arrival here, after which they cannot be recognized. No Claims will be recognised after the goods have left the Godowns, and cargo undelivered on and after Sept. 27th will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.

Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature immediately.

( The above stores have laic there, since the Powers tried to reform the Russian front against Germany by helping the "Omsk izovernment in 1915. A good deal of the immense stock remains unpaid for, but now it is quite not of the question to tell what has been paid for from what has 201-8. Mamhuria Pally Seasm,

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Not spiritualists alone, but a far wider public, will be keenly interested in Murterlinck's new book. In this connection a critic mentions a talk he had with Maeterlinck during the Belgian litterateur's first visit to England, when he was still unknown, even in his own country, though be had already published at least one Mr. Hetherington expresses the volume of plays. He was even view that the preference shown then attracted by and interested in the past by European collec-in the subject of psychic lors for the highly decorated | pheromena, but years were to co porcelain of the Kang Hsi and by before he made say public. Ch'ien Lung periods was "due to pronouncement of his views. the fact that the earlier speci mens have only recently been

The booksellers' lists mention Available in any quantity for Mrs. Sheridan's American Diary acquisition and appreciation is notable work. Novels of the this country." Against this it past season which may be recom- may be argued that the reason is mended are: "Blindfold," "Sea rather to be found in education Wrack," "Spinster of this Parish." in taste and of a steadily-growing "Saint Teresa," and "In London." appreciation of the essentials Amo-g recent memoirs and books af art. The appeal of of travels the following should not the later wares is more obvious | ba overlooked" People These dainty little gentle and immediate. The qualities of Places.""A Brigadier in France." nature laxatives ensure daily reg-Han, Tang, and Sucg pottery are English Prisons under Local too subtle to be grasped by the Government," "The Exemplary ularity, clear the skin of pimples

-uneducated eye. 2 and blotches, cure sick headaches,

These bowls Theatre," "Letters to Somebody bilious attacks. liverishness and and vases and pots bave refice- and "Countries of the Mind." ill-smelling breath. Of chemists, ments of form, colour, and glaze or post free 60 cents the vial, from that revest themselves only with the Dr. Williams' Medicine Coincreasing familiarity. There is, in fact, a parallel case in the 96 Szechuen Road, Shangbai.

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