University of Nanking - Linguist Yearbook (Nanking, China)

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PACKING 113 ATHLETICS AND Spoars. D Athletics and outdoor sports are common forms of recreation for foreigners in China. And the Language School students have been glad to avail themselves of the excellent opportunities for such games as tennis and for hunting. To most of us it was quite a surprise tg find deer hunting within three miles of the center of the ancient: city of Nanking,-much nearer than we were accustomed to in the Hoinelands, A thirty minute ricksiiatli-ide or an hour's walk takes one from the University center to pheasant, wild duck or geese shooting or deer hunting country. And 'during the game season venison, pheasant, duck and geese were very common articles of food on our tables, The Chinese hunt very little and then only with the most primitive of guns. PACKING 5 I were coming to China again 'HQ And had my clothes to buy, ' lg. I wou1dn't have to chew m ,L I , Y,PeU, 'G And think, and think, and Slgllj J J And then not know just what to choose ' Or what to leave behind- No precious time 1'd have to lose In making up my mindg . For though I've been out just a year And still have lots to learn, I've found some things are very dear While some the Chinese spurn. And others, every store will sell- The price is moderate too- So all new comers might do well To glance these pages thru. First, let me say that when you sail The world's not all behind. 'l'here'll be folks out here without fail, And they'rc by no means blindg They may have gazed on Chinese styles And even tried them too, But they're not living in the wilds, So they'll relish something new.

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1122 Tl-lli l,lNGUlS'l ' wrath of jesus at the desecration ofthe sanctity of the holy te1nple and made l'lim take a scourge and drive them out saying 'fllily l ather'S house is a house of Prayer. As we pass down the crowded streets of thc city we see enacted before us many times the story of the rich man revclling in his plenty and the poor scabby beggar Lazarus pleading on the door step for bread. XVe realize anew why jesus said the poor ye have with you always. Many customs too, are identical with those of Palestine, twenty centuries ago. The servant is sent out to inform us that the feast is now prepared and we are invited to come for 'fall is ready. Wine is still an important part of the wedding feast. The Chinese man of today has very much the same attitude toward woman as did the apostle Paul. As of old, every oriental man feels he must have sons, even though it means he must take unto himself several wives or concubines. The Bible speaks of hiding tl1e treasure. The oriental has no other way except hiding or burying his treasure. We can see the man wrapping his talents in a napkin, for here everything of value is wrapped in a square cloth or napkin for carrying or safe keeping. When jesus could no longer struggle under His cross,a passing Workman was commandeered to carry it for Him. So in China, when troops are moving or necessity arises, any available man may be commandeered into service. The most precious idea of Christ as our mediator is one most natural to the Chinese. The Oriental idea is always that a middle personality should act for one in all matters of importance, and that Christ should intercede for us at the Father's throne is a realistic idea for the Chinese. , With the Chinese naturally familiar with Bible times and customs, is it not possible that this developing, thinking, living Church of China today in this twentieth century, may give to the past interpretations of the Bible new richness and life? I. M. L.

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THE LINGUISTU Then bring along some new style clothes, Some dresses, thick and thin, And don't forget to put in hose, A dozen pairs, drop in. A word, about these self-same hose, They will not always wear, Almost before the owner knows 'l'hey'll spring a leak or tearg So why not bring along with you If you would have the best, Some bulls of darning cotton, new. The amahs willldo the rest. Now, other things you'll find quite high Toothpaste, tooth brushes, soaps, Pins, buttons, thread--one needs must b You'll put these in, I hope. Another thing that you should mark, Though you may think it strange, ' A pair of glasses, colored dark, They'll helpkeyou get your range. 1 Now shoes the Chinese try tofniake, i And often they succeed, ' But bring a lotg it's,no mistake, You'l! find for them a need. And hair pins, bring them out with you, For they cost money here, But buying hairnets, a very few, You can get them,-never fear! If,you're inclined to have some play Bring tennis racket, shoes, For sometime in your busy day These things you'd like to use. Books, magazines and things to read Are always in demand- 'Twill truly be a kindly deed To have such things on hand- In short, bring everything you own And all your friends donateg What you can't use, you'll surely loan No matter what their state. But after all is said and done, I tell you this true- There's really nothing' neath the sun, That will count as much as YOU. N. C. M. u y