University of Nanking - Linguist Yearbook (Nanking, China)

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86 TH E Y EAR theln interesting natural phenoulena, whieh the Buddhists, whose sense of an effective setting rarely falters, have converted into shrines. Ill one a tiny pool lies hushed under its arch of rock. We saw emerge from it a gray, thin-bearded priest, in his hand a hasket, for he had been straining its clear water of fallen moss-leaves. lfrom. one you can elimh up through the mountain to a tiny high oriel, and look across the paddy fields to where the Yangste serpentines its yellow length. The view was worth the hike, but strangely enough, eold roast duek. buttered hread. and hot cocoa get their share of praise. Getting Material for the Linguist, November twenty-ninth. Turkey 'Day and a Holiday December fourth. Keen Memorial Library Day was observed today for the first time, Many of us who have had f1'i0lldS ill the Language School had looked forward to fellowship with MF. KGCH. Though that could not be, we have felt his spirit present in the school. c0l1V0.Y0Cl to IIS by the students who knew him, and the faculty who were his Comlmfllolls- We therefore appreciated the opportunity given IIS to aid in furthering his ideals for the institution which he founded. Dr, Bowen told us during

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THE LING UIST S5 November twenty-second and twenty-third. Dr. Karl Rcieheltfs two lectures on Buddhism in China gave us more enlightening facts to add to the store acquired on our trip to Pao Wah San. November twenty-fourth. Before the bell rang at eleven o'elock dismissing us for the day, the Sound of horse hoofs on the drive, and thc tapping of the ricksha bells told us that our convey- i aucos had arrived to carry us to Shen Si Men. There we Were to begin our hike to the Twelve Caves. There eouldn't have been a more perfect day, clear, cold, with a crisp wind blowing from the west. For- eigners were not an everyday occurrence in that country be- hind the hills, for every doorway was crowded with curi- ous eyes, and the children called after us, Foreign Devils, Foreign Devils. The twelve caves are famous in this province for having sheltered the wife of 21 former emperor from the piercing rays of the summer sun. VVc found

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THE LINGUIST 87 the service of the morning, the history of the Language School and of the personality around which it grew. Mr. Gillette spoke of Mr. Keen as a friend. 31450 was pledged toward the fund. The committee was ready with il list of books to bc ordered immediately. Future classes will also have the pleasure of helping to establish this growing memorial. December sixth. The Linguist is beginning to seem a reality. Today the staff had a Satisfactory husincss meeting, followed by a most satisfying 'tChinesc Chow at the University Middle School. Pete Richardson had consider- able difficulty in manipulating his chopsticks, resulting in writer's cramps and an unappeased appetite. but we have faith in his ability to improve, if enthusiasm has any merit. December seventh. Some of us took part in the original play 'fUncle Remus and Aunt Jemima at Home, given for the benefit of the Nanking Foreign Hospital. The Community Center was crowded with the town's four hundred foreign- ers. They had been told to expect a good laugh, and they got it. Aunt Jemima, a typical blacky inammy, was giving Uncle Remus a buffday dinnahfi The conversation of the guests was full of local hits which were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. Some of Uncle Remus' remarks which he accompanied on his guitar follow: Doctor Bowen wanted to have some fun. So he got him a dawg, an' he got him a gung All day long hc shot an' shot- Onc magpie was all he got. Doctor Hoover got him a dentist's kit. He hung out a sign an, on it writ. I'll fix yo, teeth without any pain ',- .Brudcler Annanias come to life again ! Of all good razors you can bet De best- of all hit am Gillette: lf it wasn't so barberousf' hit'd be funny- He shaves you clean an' takes yo' money.