University of Nanking - Linguist Yearbook (Nanking, China)

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WHAT SHALL l TAKIQ 115 WHAT SHALL I TAKE? Who can describe that lost feeling which comes over one as he attempts to list the articles of clothing and equipment which he prepares to take to China? We have not forgotten how we debated with ourselves whether we should spend a small fortune laying in a supply of ivory soap, whether it really was necessary to buy the heavy wool clothing, and whether or not it was foolish for us to take up space in our already over-filled trunks by putting in our tennis racquets. So, as we are now, able to sec for ourselves just what is difficult or easy to get here in China, we should like to have you, who are coming out, profit by our mistakes. In the first place there is one important .thing to be considered, namely the location of your station. lf you are to be in one of the larger cities such as Shanghai or Peking you will find that it is posg- ible to buy foreign-made goods. If however you are to be in a small inland city which has little use for imported articles, you will have to bring a supply of such things as soap, toothpaste etc. with you or, as is frequently done, you may by mail-order, obtain these things from the nearest large city. The advertisements in this book, and we urge you to look them over, will give you a fairly good idea of what may be purchased in the large cities or ordered by mail. Briefly stated, bring every thing that you have on hand and would use at homey But be sure to include the following classes of articlesg FOR YOUR HOUSE: Matresses, bed springs and pillows tBed steads may be had in China advantageously. This applies to furniture as well.l Table linen tLuncheon sets are best secured herej Mirrors: Frames are satisfactorily made here Piano and Phonograph and a big supply of good records. China ware and cooking utensils. All personal things such as books and pictures. flirames are advantageously secured in China.j MISCELLANEOUS: Steamer rug. Unbreakable thermos bottle. First aid kit. Small hammer and penknife. . Mosquito netting for beds. Typewriter, if you expect to use one, but the standard typewrirel-5 may be purchased in Shanghai. Personal musical instruments. FOR WOMEN 3 Heavy woolen clothing, summer clothes may be had quite inex- pensively here but variety of materials is limited.

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THE LINGUISTU Then bring along some new style clothes, Some dresses, thick and thin, And don't forget to put in hose, A dozen pairs, drop in. A word, about these self-same hose, They will not always wear, Almost before the owner knows 'l'hey'll spring a leak or tearg So why not bring along with you If you would have the best, Some bulls of darning cotton, new. The amahs willldo the rest. Now, other things you'll find quite high Toothpaste, tooth brushes, soaps, Pins, buttons, thread--one needs must b You'll put these in, I hope. Another thing that you should mark, Though you may think it strange, ' A pair of glasses, colored dark, They'll helpkeyou get your range. 1 Now shoes the Chinese try tofniake, i And often they succeed, ' But bring a lotg it's,no mistake, You'l! find for them a need. And hair pins, bring them out with you, For they cost money here, But buying hairnets, a very few, You can get them,-never fear! If,you're inclined to have some play Bring tennis racket, shoes, For sometime in your busy day These things you'd like to use. Books, magazines and things to read Are always in demand- 'Twill truly be a kindly deed To have such things on hand- In short, bring everything you own And all your friends donateg What you can't use, you'll surely loan No matter what their state. But after all is said and done, I tell you this true- There's really nothing' neath the sun, That will count as much as YOU. N. C. M. u y

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116 TI-IE LTNGUISTH Rain coats, rubbers and overshoesg These are hard to get here. But the Chinese umbrellas are cheap and serviceable. Bathing suit. Hats: QShanghai and Pekin are about the only places where they may be purchased- and they are expensivej Shoes: Un most places shoes can be copied and made at a small cost but if you have trouble with your arches it is best to bring a good supply of well fitting shoes.j Stockings, woolen- tSilk stockings can be secured herej. Tennis racquet and shoes: Both thesearticles and good balls may be purchased here. Subscription to your favorite style book. Notions: thread, needles, pins, buttons, elastic and ribbons, snaps, FOR MEN: Heavy woolen clothing, underwear and overclothing. But suits may be made in China at lower cost than in America. If, however, you are fastidious about a fit bring a few suits along. Summer duck suits may be secured advantageously here. Field or hiking clothes, including your favorite hobnailed shoes. Raincoats, rubbers and overshoes: These are hard to get in China. Shoesg See the list for women. Wading boots for duck shooting. A good supply of woolen socks. Shotgun: Good duck, geese and Chinese deer shooting may be had in most parts of China along rivers and in the mountains. Rifle: Wild boar shooting may be had in many parts of China. If you have a rifle bring itg but it will be necessary to secure a permit from the Chinese authorities through your consul to import it. Some delay will be caused unless you writc ahead to the Consul of Shanghai, China, for a permit so as to take it with you. It takes time to get this permit CFrom one who knowsj. Army camp cot. ' Bed roll for out door use, with tarpaulin etc. Tennis equipment, but good racquets may be purchased in Shanghai. Excellent.opportunities for tennis are found in most foreign communities. , Neckties, collar buttons, collars. Felt hats. Camera if you have one. Films and developing service are to bc had here. I A Chinese Feast is a Royal Gorge as long as the Colorado. ln China. when one asks- the number ol children in the family, llle reply only includesboys, for girls are not considered worthy of mention. ' '