Kuling, Aug. 31.
As lite so-called Kuling season rapidly drawing to a close, it ma:
terest Shanghai readers to know what has happened at Kuling this summer. Our visitors have chiefly been from Kitkiang. both from' mission and business circles—permits having been obtained through y the courtesy of the Japanese Military Authorities Kiukiang; although the length of stay has varied very much, he average has been about three weeks. There were only two direct visitors from Shanghai, who seem to have had no difficulty in getting their permits, and we trust will encourage others to come up in the future. Locally permits were issued for visitors to go to the Lion's Leap, Paradise Pool and the three Waterfalls, through the Liaison Officer, who is very courteous and obliging.
One of the special items this summer, has been the Community Picnics at the Bathing Pool every Saturday afternoon, giving an opportunity for a good swim and social chat, before partaking of a Wight supper—theie picnics have been well attended Wy the Community, being quite international in chara The local administration is the Estate; we the buildings in the stream ha recently been repaired and other attended to. important work There has been a good dea sickness both in the Valle Outside this year, a Chinese [and foreigners.—Mr. E. Baker cently passed away, having been sociated with Kuling for over 20 Civil Engineer; a few Mrs Grant died rather she was better known in where her husband manager of the Central China Post for many years.
Local shopkeepers complain that there d merchants very little A new, very mild and mellow blend of choicest Empire and exotic Pipe Tobaccos Packed in double-covered tins to keep the tobacco always fresh.
Mild, Medium and Full Obtainable at
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