Kite-flying is a sport for old men, boys look on. The game of checkers or draughts is played with 360 men. Shop signs are set on end. White is the universal color for full mourning. Men make women's head dresses.
Women row heavy boats on the canals.
A Chinese compass needle points to the south. In addressing a person, his last or surname is first written, and his first name last. The seat of honor at the table is at the left of the host. Fashions in fine clothing never change in China. Thieves are required by the Government to be organized into companies or guilds with elected heads, with whom the Government and public may treat.