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It will be seen that most of the time is spent travelling, but a whole afternoon is at the disposal of the visitor at Pootoo.
The vessels dock off the point and large sampans, capable of _accommodating 40 or 50 passengers come alongside and take passengers to the landing stage at the foot of the pailou. There was some talk of securing a motor boat to take off passengers, but nothing in this direction has eventuated, Needless to say when there is a storm brewing, these sampans disappear from sight and take refuge round the corner of the bay, but in ordinary Those who go to Pootoo next month will witness a most imposing spectacle for there will then be 2 great pilgrimage. Thousand of pilgrims will crowd the sacred {sland from all parts of China, all going there to worship, for the' 19th day of the 6th moon, August 4, is the birthday of Kuan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy.
There can be no question about the interest attaching to the island. There are temples innumerable, yore of very fine quality. There are plenty of hills to climb, many caves to explore. One can fish to on¢ neart's content. There is an excellent beach for surf bathing and beautiful scenery all round. There are a few shops, where cigarcites can be obtained but, as stated, none where meat is available.
Speaking of surf bathing, one must. exercise considerable care because there is a strong under-current at Pootoo. It is advisable only to yo out to where it is less than five feet deep and those who venture further do so at their own risk. A number of lives have been lost through recklessness or lack of care on the part of the swimmer. This is a ieee of advice which should not be ignored.
'A. visitor who returned from Pootoo a few days ago tells us that everybody is friendly and will give help in any and every way possible. The people are most courteous, and the monks are not lacking in this Chuan Shan (Chuanshan 8. N. Ca., Nantao Bund).
This is the fare for a round trip and includes passage from Shanghai to Ningpo and Pootoo, and vice versa, good accommodation and food.
Should one desire to travel Chinese saloon, one will find things very much cheaper. Fifteen dollars. should be ample to cover the round trip, Accomodation, of course, is not as good as first class. There 'a dining room where Chinese food is served.
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