mission or our plans - The border of Burma where some fighting is now in progress with the reds who raise trouble. Japan into China was reportedly but to be near Bawo or west of Teng - yu - tsui (near) Mao - Li - Yen where one wish to go. One of the merchant to whom Evans gave a check for collection was quite friendly & insisted on shaking hands, a European custom never used between the Chinese themselves. (23) Today is Chinese New Year & a general holiday for a fortnight - The day is celibrated by feasting, drinking, giving gifts to the children corresponding to our Christmas. Jewell & I went to the city with Wu at noon. The place was rather quiet but the children exhibited new garments & toys. Paper rabbits on wheels were a favorite toy, also masks gaudily painted representing monkeys.