PLEASANT SUBURB. 
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^Ye entered the temple, and as we stood before 
the altar we missed the mild, benevolent form of 
Buddha, Avhich we were accustomed to see gilded 
and of colossal size. We beheld instead, however, 
placed aloft, a monstrous horrid mask with goggle- 
eyes, a iDcndulous red nose, and a hideous grinning 
mouth. On either side of this mysterious ogre-like 
face were female masks, with regular and pleasing 
features. Araki, a j>roud man, and a sceptic, threw 
down a few coins and strode out, apparently some- 
what ashamed of his fellow-countrpnen s absurd 
idolatry. 
After leaving the sacred fane we proceeded to a 
pleasant suburb, where we rested in a famous tea- 
house, perched on a rocky angle which commands 
a splendid view of the calm blue waters of the 
Bingo-Nada. Like all these favourite places of 
resort, this tea-house was a light and elegant 
structure, Avith a terrace in front, and charming 
gardens all around. A priest AAns kind enough to 
invite us into his dwelling, Avherc vn Avere indulged 
Avith the sight of tAVO dancing girls, famous for their 
