THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 8, 1937.
THE
WORLD GOES BY
By "ULYSSES"
N the hope of obtaining a sub-ferior-mouthed species, many of
Isidy from Government as pu- which are large and voracious (die-
blicity expert for this Hong Kong tionary).
of ours (Pearl of the Orient, Ri-
viera of the East and Paradise of Repulse Bay.
The beauty spot the China Seas), I have drawn up in Hong Kong. Here beauties, in a short guide to the Colony for the various stages of undress, abound. use of tourists. It will, I believe, Together with the moon, Repulse be the standard work of its kind Bay provides a combination no in future.
feminine heart can resist. Recom- mended.
Typhoons. Violent hurricanes in the China Seas occurring especial- Monument, to Mammon. This is ly from July to October (diction-the imposing structure which “do- ary). Considered locally a blessing minates the city of Victoria. Also in disguise and the best excuse for known as Wayfoong. It is rumour- dodging the office. If it blows be-ed that in the coffin-like bulge on fore a Kowloonite gets out of bed the top of the building are buried it suffices to stay on that side of the Colony's overdrafts. the harbour. If one is already at
work, olo custom prescribes a pro- Paddy's Market. A unique monu- tracted stay in the nearest bar. ment to the Colony's business enter- Star Ferry. Funny-looking little prise. Here, through the devilish boats crossing the harbour. Fare, subtlety of the local thieving 10 cents. No chits. Good vantage fraternity, you are privileged to point for observing the local youth pay twice for anything from a pair and beauty, most of which lives in of scissors to a much-jewelled' Kowloon.
platinum watch. If you should lose a bauble or two during your Gripps. A well-known poodle-stay in Hong Kong, such as a dia- faking centre and not, as you might mond tiara or emerald necklace, imagine, an all-in wrestling con- visit Paddy's Market. You can buy test. Here can be seen the Co- it back. lony's elite discussing the latest
scandal on the Peak. No, the wo- Hong Kong Club men you see are not with their hus-on the Praya.
bands.