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seen birds more abundant
in the U.S.A. It is a great
contrast to Japan, T Chinese
in the school learned change
their names several times in
life. In childhood they are known
as Little Brother or by nicknames.
Later when they go to a
college they change to their
family name + often graduation
they assume still another name
which sticks in adult life.
The money system is quite
good here. There is big money
such as Hong Kong silver currency
or gold + then small money
or Chinese local currency.
The little money is about 100%?
less than the big but it varies %
is indefinite & dishonest. The
family name is mentioned
first among T Chinese often
follows a middle name showing
the generation usually finally
the given name.
(20) Kellogg + I got away from
Hawchow at 6 P.M. on a
home boat with six baskets apart.