The building was once a hotel, now it is a place of pastime; and singularly under the same roof is a small Joss-House,--for the Chinaman couples his amusements with his religion.

It rather reminds one of those buildings in Christian lands, which, while used for religious services, yet have kitchens and places for theatrical shows and amusements under the same roof.

But the play has already begun.

Indeed it began at six o'clock--and it is now nearly eleven P.M.It will, however, continue till midnight.

This is the rule; for the Chinaman does nothing by halves, and he takes his amusement in a large quantity at a time.