pt a place on the very top, closely shaved. There a long lock of hair is allowed

festivities continue three days. On the third day the hair is cut by a priest, and a lock is preserved in the family. The cutting of the top

royal body-guard, His Majesty appeared and took his seat near the private entrance to the Temple. Then the procession commenced to file past us. It was headed by a number of men with hatchets, and attired in odd-looking garments. Some of these men wore horrible masks and wigs of long, tangled hair. They looked much like apes, and represented wild men. Next followed two rows of "angels" as they are called, these being men dress

and surrounded by nobles and relatives. She sat as immovable as an image, and looked neither t

er favorite slaves carrying all the bea

hough the present given in return is always one of less value. The paymaster of the Ashuelot, hearing of this custom, presented Her Royal Highness with a diamond ring, and received in return a handsome gold betel-box of native workmanship. The captain of the As

provinces all decked in their gayest attire; then two rows of little Chinese girls with painted cheeks and lips, and having artificial flowers in their hair. Closely following cam

e boys, and, finally the procession was ended by a company of

, except that on the third day the "angels" and the l

waters, all took place in a large artificial mountain built for the occasion opposite the Temple

of actors. On inquiry we found they were members of His Majesty

the greatest seclusion. Some are sent into the palace and placed under His Ma