1928-09-08 — Page 7

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1928,

THE CHINA MAIL,

PICTURES OF LOCAL INTEREST

Here are three snapshots of "life" AN ALL-ROUND-THE-YEAR CRUISER, WITH CHINESE RIG, SEEN IN ALL PARTS OF THE COLONY'S WATERS AND ELSEWHERE. aboard the "Dorothy II," one of the Chinese rigged cruisers of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club. In the centre is a group of the "crew," taken amidships, being (left to right), the boatswain, the skipper, and the boatswain's mate. The photo, on the left is of the "Dorothy II" in full sail, as seen from the side; that on the right is as seen from another angle.

JOURNEY THROUGH SOUTH CHINA.-- The first of a serica of photos taken by Dr. A. Cannon of Hong Kong, who travelled through Tongking, Kwangsi and Kwangtung during the strike and boycott. Above is the Customs statiori at Langson, just inside the Gate of China, at the Kwangsi frontier. From here Dr. and Mrs. Cannon proceeded by various modes of transport through much of unknown China. Other pictures below.- (All photos strictly the copyright of Dr. A. Cannon).

A turtle weighing

TURTLE HUNTING IN HONG KONG, A SPORT WHICH SELDOM BRINGS SUCCESS.. A TURTLE WEIGHING 225 LBS. WAS CAUGHT RECENTLY BUT NOT MADE INTO SOUP. IT WAS RELEASED. 226,lba. was caught on one of the neighbouring islands which are included in the Colony of Hong Kong. In the photo on the left is seen, in the background (left corner), the launch in which two Europeans went out. On the sandy beach is seen the remarkable track along which the turtle travelled. A good idea of the size of the turtle can be obtained from the picture in the centre with the hauling gear, tackle etc. Note the hole made by the turtle's "fin." On the right are further traces of turtle life. Near the "hole" on the bench are the places where turtle eggs are buried, at the foot of a rocky cliff. The turtle was put on the launch, taken to Hong Kong, weighed and then set free in the harbour.

AT DONG-DANG.In French Indo-China, Dr. and Mrs. (and Cannon on Customs' motor vehicles to enter Kwangsi. ̧.

MARCHING TO CHURCH PARADE-A detachment of the 2nd Batt. King's Own Scot- tish Borderers marching up. Garden-road.--(Ying Ming).

HIGH UP THE WEST RIVER.The "French" bridge at Lungchow, where Dr. and Mrs. Cannon stayed a while.

HONG KONG'S' MOUNTAIN HOMES A group of residences spread out on the sides of the Peak in charming surroundings.

VISITING CANADA The three daughters of the Rt. Hon. J. Ramsay MacDonald, the first Labour Premier of Great Britain, who have been visiting Canada with their father. The photograph, taken aboard the Canadian Pacific liner "Empress of France shows: Joan, who is a second year medical student; Ishbel, eldest daughter the youngest mem ber of the London County Council; and Sheila, the youngest, who is still at school

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