…ner took us in an auto to the Castle Hotel. Then I called on Chinese Consul, gathered up 9 letters & 12 post-cards at the S.S. office, shopped with M. while C. & J. viewed the scenery in the Hudson Bay Company's store. Auto ride & cab & car later - more shopping & insurance business by H.H. alone. Mildred & I went to see a movie so I slept house in our 2 room apartment. Ther THURS. DEC. 20, 1917 Wea We went aboard the Empress of Asia at about 10:30, Dick & others seeing us off. Had to stay on the dock & wave farewell until showing our palatial quarters! Such a grand boat, richly upholstered & complete in every way. We sailed at 12 or a few minutes thereafter and stopped for a short time at …