Eton Crops in China.
The Eton crop has invaded China, ,~nd in spite of governors' edicts, schools are being opened cverywliero to tench baircutting (states a correspondent). Tlie modern Chiuese girJ frequently lives independently, preferring lo earn her own living, rather than to enjoy the "advantage" 01 her parents' riches. It is customary for the young Chinese woman to entertain boy and girl friends on an equal footing, and her notebook is frequently rilled .with a list of engagements booked weeks in ad-
vuncc. .She has invaded even the diplomatic sphere. For instance, Miss Souuie Tcheng was a few months ago offered the post of ambassadress to France, a post which, however, slie did not accept.
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 138, 8 December 1931, Page 11
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116Eton Crops in China. Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 138, 8 December 1931, Page 11
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