(3) Yesterday I planned to go on a special excursion to see the world famous Hangchow Bore which occurs in its greatest magnificence only twice a year. As luck turned out me had our first rainy day so on the 3d of this steady drizzle enveloped the land and sea scape. However I braved the weather as it was now or never and when I reached the RR station at 6:30 A.M. found the 2 brave souls with whom I had arranged to go writing for me. One Thos Harlan of Hartmann's Co. t a B. Constantine (carped) affiliations, another American came along Conway of the Standard Oil Co. & very