P^ai lou in the courtyard of the Hall of Classics. — An atmosphere of neglect, decay, and dilapida- 

 tion rests on the temple, creating in all observers a feeling of sadness that so much beauty is left to 

 perish 



One of the buildings of the Confucian temple. —Weed-grown tciia.i , 

 falling walls are now characteristic of these splendid temples 



luuibliiig stuirwa\s, and 



