Chinese Funerals
Herbert Allen Giles
Of all their cherished ceremonies, there are none the Chinese observe with more scrupulous exactness than those connected with death and mourning.
(more…)An Easter With Parepa
Myra S. Delano
When Parepa was here she was everywhere the people’s idol. The great opera houses in all our cities and towns were thronged. There were none to criticise or carp. Her young, rich, grand voice was beyond compare. Its glorious tones are remembered with an enthusiasm like that which greeted her when she sung.
(more…)An English Funeral
William Austin
The most humorous sight which I have seen was an English funeral, performed in the most fashionable manner; for you must know they perform funerals here.
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