Photo by Alfred Joseph Smith 



PAI^AUNGS FROM THE^ HII,I,S 



The Palaungs wear a loose jacket of some dull color, faced with scarlet or bright blue 

 velvet. The tribe to which they belong may be known by the width and color of the stripes 

 running horizontally around their short skirts. Rich Palaungs wear loose belts — broad and 

 plain — of solid silver in addition to many cane girdles. It will be noticed that the camera 

 did not make them feel very happy while posing. 



for the full enjoyment of the journey. 

 The small fees he distributed for the 

 menial labor he ordered instead of doing 

 was no doubt a fair offset, at least to the 

 dishonest extortion of the average Ma- 

 drassi, and his dignity, honesty, and uni- 

 form courtesy so endeared him to us that 

 our parting was one of real regret. That 

 **boy'' stands out as one of our happiest 

 memories. 



For a more extended journey, involv- 

 ing .the necessity of leaving the water- 

 ways, some provision must be made. A 

 bedding outfit will be needed, and the 

 same which would in any event be pur- 

 chased for India will suffice here. Then 

 such supplies and cooking utensils as will 



enable one to do his own catering (fresh 

 eggs and chickens may be purchased en 

 route), and In addition to the "boy" he 

 would have In any event, a cook will be 

 needed. A Mugh cook Is the best If ob- 

 tainable. Some mosquito netting should 

 not be overlooked. 



WHY ME:aT is DIFFICUI.T TO OBTAIN 



Thus equipped, an extremely Interest- 

 ing journey may be made. For Instance, 

 through the Shan States northward to 

 the ruby mines or the oil fields, thus pass- 

 ing through the country of several Inter- 

 esting peoples. If the luggage be In con- 

 venient sizes (not exceeding 50 or 60 

 pounds each) for packing on mules, and 



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