Empress Dowager Tsu Hsi Decrees Hundred Dishes at Meals
The Chinese court under Empress Dowager Tsu Hsi once ordered 100 distinct foods served at each meal. Much of the spread rested in gold or silver dishes shaped like the foods they contained.
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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
5
The Chinese court under Empress Dowager Tsu Hsi once ordered 100 distinct foods served at each meal. Much of the spread rested in gold or silver dishes shaped like the foods they contained.
A reader notes that a 4 hour diy on Earth spans February 1 into February 3, showing how time zones shift dates. The observation describes how February dates differ by location, with some regions starting February 3 while others still in February 1.
Local society items describe garden scenes and seasonal imagery, a Mayoral notice, and a church wedding. Mrs Willan S Atkins leads a reception at the Methodist church with Rev Kenneth L Spore officiating. Attendees include Mrs Rae Luck and Mrs Katie VLaske. The Bay View Reading Club meets at Arch Moore’s home with new president Mrs A Heary and a Rebecca review by Daphne DuMaurier. Community clubs, cemetery association, and personal notices appear alongside several brief society items from N Y, Melbourne, and Medina about people and hobbies.
A revival led by Rev. Kenneth L. Spore at First Methodist Church attracts growing attendance. The sermon on the Gadarene Demoni ne highlights sin and salvation as the miracle of deliverance, with Mrs. Spore singing a solo. Spore urges use of talents for God's work, citing Shamgar, Moses, and David as examples.
Evangelist L J Cooper and Ray Walker lead a tent revival at the corner of South Elm and West Fifth streets. The crowd heard an illustrated message on Stop Look and Listen as the crusade continues with plans for a dramatic crucifixion on Thursday. Meantime Tinton Methodist Church reports Sunday services at usual hour with Rev C V Mashipien, and a Sunday school lesson on The World in Which Jesus Came. Prof G A Brown is slated to speak, delivering an inspiring address on lay leadership.
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