FIFH AND CATS
SHRINES ERECTED
Curious objects are singled out for dedication by shrines in. Japan, according to Mr. A. P. Whitehead, of Wellington, who returned today by the Makura from Sydney from a tour which embraced that country. For instance, said Mr. Whitehead. the fish caught in the Inland Sea were subject to quite an elaborate shrine at which people worshipped. Also, a shrine had been erected for cats that had been slaughtered primarily tor the purpose of providing skin boxes for musical instruments. Other shrines, of course, had been erected to commemorate more serious subjects or events.
Mr. Whitehead was very impressed by the industry and courtesy of the average Japanese. He and his party were treated with great respect and hospitality by those they came in contact with. The up-to-date hotels with their westernised ideas were also a pleasant surprise to him. He noticed little of the officiousness that one was led to beileve existed in Japan.
The cheapness of motor travel in Japan was commented upon by Mr. Whitehead. He, his wife, and daughter travelled, in a modern American car driven by a chauffeur from 9.30 in the morning until 6 o'clock at night for a cost of about 355.
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Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 127, 25 November 1935, Page 12
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204FIFH AND CATS Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 127, 25 November 1935, Page 12
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