I cannot cease from praising these Japanese. They are truly the
delight of my heart.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER.
AYRTON, M.C.
Child-Life in Japan.
Heath. .20
Mrs. Ayrton took a keen interest in the Japanese people and never
wearied of studying them and their beautiful country.... (p. 77)
After her return to England, in 1879, she wrote this book.
WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS.
Our young people will enjoy hearing of the amusements and festivals of
these far-away boys and girls. The volume contains, in addition, child
stories, and an article entitled The Games and Sports of Japanese
Children, by W.E. Griffis.