On recount of the approaching warm season, the bathing beach adjoining the premises of the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club, and the one in Kennedy Town' have! been opened for the use of the general public. A fee of 10 cents per person is charged for, admission to the former, and 5 cents to the latter. The bathing beach at Stonecutter's Island will also be available for swimmers on the 15th instant. This is one of the best} swimming resorts as there is little' current in the bay where the water, smooth and clear. This pebbly shore being a few mites from the city can be reached by ferries, and a time table has been arranged for this purpose. The return fare is 30 cents. Hongkong residents: have the advantage of salt water dips, for there are several nice and sandy beaches in and around the Colony most suitable for aquatic versions.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.