THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF KWEICHOW 



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We saw a monk going round genuflecting before each and 

 burning incense in proportion apprently to the importance 

 of the deceased. This is done always twice a day. Budd- 

 hism seems to be much more prevalent than Taoism or 

 Confucianism in Kweichow. All the notable shrines in caves 

 and important temples that we visited on the roads were 

 Buddhist, yet it is said that no Miao has ever been known 

 to adopt this faith. 



Our hospitable friends Mr. and Mrs. Pike made all 

 arrangements not only for our stay, but also Mr. Pike took our 



