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Fong-Chur

A mysterious operation practised in China, in osophy, Logos.) the disposition of buildings, and particularly of tombs. If someone should chance to build in a position contrary to his neighbours, so that the corner of his house faced the side of a house belonging to someone else, the latter believes that the worst of misfortune will befall him. Longstanding feuds may result from the unfortunate action. The remedy consists in placing in a chamber a dragon or other monster in terra-cotta, facing the corner of the fatal edifice. The terrible gaze of the monster will repulse the evil influence. Incense is burned before the dragon, and

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