Playing at Shuttlecock with the feet.
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"Near to the afflux of the Tchang-ho with the Cha-ho, river of floodgates, or imperial canal, is a splendid octagonal pagoda : it consists of nine stories, adorned with projecting eves, and it tapers with a remarkably gradual and graceful convergence. From its basement to the edge of the waters, the grounds slope gently, and this pleasant area, being reserved for the recreation of the citizens of Lin-tsing-choo, generally presents a scene of mirth, although not always of morality.....Around the groups engaged with absorbing earnestness in games of chance, the more cautious, but not less interested, are seated, relieving their anxiety upon the pending bet, by the pleasures of the chibouque.....the sport of shuttlecock, certainly a healthy recreation, is pursued with a degree of enthusiasm which it is seldom known to excite in the western world. There it is strictly limited to the youth of both sexes, and in some resigned to the gender exclusively ; but, in China, the most muscular men amongst the labouring classes seem to feel inexpressible delight in the sensation it produces. No battle-doors are employed, nor are the hands generally of any service in the game, save to balance the players body during its rapid movements : the shuttlecock is struck with the soles of the feet, sometimes unprotected by any covering ; at others, however, wooden shoes are permitted, and the noise which these cumbersome accompaniments contribute, is considered an accession to the mirth. Five, frequently six persons, form themselves into a circle, for the propose of playing at this active game ; and whether shoes be permitted, or hands occasionally allowed, to aid the feet in preventing a shuttlecock from coming to the ground, the least successful players fall out of the ring in turn, until the number is gradually reduced to one ; this one is, of course, declared to be the winner of the stakes, or the pool, or the object played for, whatever it may happen to have been." (Allom, 1842, v. III, p. 32-33).
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China : in a series of views, displaying the scenery, architecture and social habits of that ancient empire / drawn, from original and authentic sketches, by Thomas Allom ; with historical and descriptive notices by G.N. Wright (London : Fisher, Son & Co., 1843), v.III, facing p. 32.
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Wright, G. N. (George Newenham), 1790?-1877
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Ohinemutu pa on Lake Rotorua.
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Verso in pencil: Ohinemutu pa on Lake Rotorua; on mount in ink in Dr Hocken’s hand: View from Orakau Maunga-Tautiri, with natives digging in the foreground. Ohinemutu pa on Lake Rotorua. T.M. Hocken. The morere or swing. A favourite game. Given to me by Dr Shortland & probably drawn by him. Dr Edward Shortland, M.D. F.R.C.P. was an eminent person in early N.Z. days. He was brother of Lieut. Willoughby Shortland, Governor Hobson’s Colonial Secretary, & a member of the well known naval family of the name. He was born at Lipson house, near Plymouth, March 20th 1812 & died at Colguill, Plymouth, July 2nd 1893. He took his degree at Cambridge & came to N.Z. in 1840 acting as Private Secretary to Governor Hobson. A good linguist, of great literary ability & fond of travel he soon identified himself with native affairs & was for a time Protector of Aborigines. In 1842 he started the Kareri Maori newspaper for the benefit of the natives. He was much associated with Bishop Selwyn & Chief Justice Martin. Of great value & interest he wrote The Southern Districts, New Zealand, The traditions & superstitions of New Zealanders, How to learn Maori, & some papers in Maori. T.M.H.; label: Na Te Hakena Tenei Tiki.
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Original in Hobson Album, ATL; Dr T.M. Hocken
1840
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Morere or swing.
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Margin below image in ink: Morere or Swing; verso in pencil: Morere or Swing; on mount in ink in Dr Hocken
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Original in Hobson Album, ATL; Dr T.M. Hocken
1840
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Maori game of poi.
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Lower left (l.l.) - l.r. in ink: Maori game of poi, by J.J. Merritt [sic].
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Dr T.M. Hocken’s Collection.
1846-1850
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