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lawsuit after one of them had tried to keep the temple and its profits for himself. The eight fongs, or branches, of the Tai clan take it in turn, for periods of one year, to manage the temple which, it would appear, has had a not inconsiderable revenue from worshippers, especially in the past. The present manager has a brother, and his next turn in charge will be 16 years from now.
Hong Kong, 1970.
JAMES HAYES
K
K
20"
4-11"
9"
Granite Slab
(from example found on Ap Lei Chau)
Wooden Stand
(from verbal description)
K
Handle
(from verbal description)
FIG. 1. Calendering equipment used by a dyer on Ap Lei Chau.
(See the following page)