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Climate.

Clothing.

Cost of Living etc.

The winter climate of Hong Kong is

usually dry and bright, with a keen North Wind

when the Monsoon is strong.

The summer climate is hot and somewhat damp, but not actually unhealthy.

Winter clothing should be such as could be worn on a mild winter day at home, Many people feel the cold of a Hong Kong winter almost as much as at home. Summer clothing should be obtained in the Colony where it

is fairly cheap.

It is impossible to give a satisfactory estimate of the cost of living in Hong Kong, because so much depends upon the tastes and habits of the individual. But the following information is taken from a Handbook on conditions and cost of living in Hong Kong compiled by the Colonial Government from records up to 1925:-

"The Cost of hotel accommodation for a single person varies from $145 to $250 a month, not inclusive of drinks, electric

fans and fires.

Boarding House accommodation for a single person may be put at $125 to $200 a month

Wages of Native servants vary from

$12 to $30 a month".

Other expenses would include laundry (say $10 a month) transport (say $15 a month), clubs, and holidays spent outside the Colony.

The entrance fees to the best social

club