The Amoy district is so rich in special industries that our correspondent knows not which to choose for detailed descrip. tion. Therefore he sends a list of all. Even without details or account of method, it is stimulating reading.
Amoy.—Carved olive and. peach stones. some of these are marvels of fine workmanship.—representing boats, monkeys, crabs, processions, foxes among grapes, ete.
Figures of dragons, lions, tigers. and snakes. made from paper, with movable heads and tails.
Changchow. The narcissus (Water Fairy Flower) can be grown only at the foot of the Round Mountain near the city. Though it is exported to all parts of the world—elsewhere it will bloom, but not propagate. Pears are grown here which are wrapped in the fibre of the Chamerops, and thus can remain upon the tree until the 11th month. They are very expensive and antipyretic; they are also regarded as an antidote for influenza.
Bamboo is produced largely around here, and manufactured into multitudinous articles for household use.
The so-called pigskin boxes, really made from hides; very light and strong, are made here.
Preserved milk is made by adding vinegar to milk, causing it to coagulate; a handful is then squeezed out and dipped into salt water, and may then be kept for a month.
Harps made with brass wires, and struck like a dulcimer $9 §R3E Silk and silk velvet
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