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real meaning is Chien Ho (M&)- Had Dr. Giles referred to his 

 own Dictionary under No. 1659 he would have discovered the mean- 

 ing, of the "twin swords," which were made by =f JJ<£ and 0. %ft, 

 For explanation of "Chien Ho," See Tsin Shu, &*■ U gg ip f||, 



The Emperor's allusion to the "United Swords" of course, caps 

 that of "Four Beauties," in which lies the whole kernel of the 

 Note. 



That is the happy consummation of the "Four Beauties" and of 

 the "United Swords" enabled the emperor to complete his Note. 

 Otherwise he would not have introduced the swords with that of the 

 paintings. 



I may mention that Chien Ho (fetf^) is a well-known proverb 

 (!&$(. ) a euphemism for a "happy reunion." 



As the lecture on the "Boundary Provinces of Western China," 

 by E. C. Wilton, Esq., and that on the "Early Malays," by Judge 

 C. S. Lobingier, have been published already, they do not appear in 

 the Transactions. 



An obituary notice of Professor E. Chavannes had been promised, 

 but for some reason has not reached the Editor's hands. He much 

 regrets the absence of such a notice. 



The Editor would call the attention of Authors and Publishers 

 to the desirability of sending books early. Only books that have 

 been presented can be reviewed. It is also desirable to send two 

 copies, one for the Library and one for Review. 



