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New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11454, 26 February 1923, Page 8

For thoroughness in regard to funer. al arrangements the Chinese of Wellington gave an example yesterday, on the occasion of the interment of a compatriot at Karori, Motor-cars and taxicabs innumerable followed the remains to their last Testing-place, and when the vehicles emptied tneir living freights in the cemetery, such a collection of Celestial humanity surely has seldom been seen in the capital city. The servioe was conducted by a youth-ful-looking Chinaman in a white vestment edged with black, and the mourners—old, middle-aged, and young—all had pieces of white ribbon pinned or sewn on to their left sleeves. There was much talking and gesticulation in the assemblage, and the rites were carried out in the national manner. The prayers were read in Chinese, and from lighted sticks at the side of the grave aroeo clouds of incense. When the prayers were finished, handfuls of rice and money were thrown into the grave, accompanying the earth, which was shovelled in by the grave-diggers, and on leaving the scene packets of sweets were distributed lavishly to all and sundry, Europeans as well as Chinese. “Futurity is our great concern.” —Mason. Headers need have no concern regarding the risk of catching colds or developing bronchial trouble if Baxter's Lung Preserver is kept handy. “Baxter’s” is an invaluable specific for summer chills, being remarkably penetrative. Ensures lasting relief always. As a dependable, building-up tonic, "Baxter’s" is unrivalled. Get a large bottle now. 2s 6d all chemists and stores.—Advt. Lieutenant-Colonel ‘McKenzie, M.C., of the Salvation Army, conducted a harvest thanksgiving service at the Vivian street Citadel yesterday, and tonight, in the Citadel, will deliver a locture, “With the Anzacs in Action, or Gleanings from Gallipoli.”-