Holidays Chinese banks and commercial and industrial houses are scheduled to reopen for business to-day after observing a four-day Lunar New Year holiday. Many Chinese shops have already reopened, but many others preferred to do so to-day after welcoming the arrival of the God of Wealth and Kitchen God, a superstitious ceremony which took place last night.
The increased population in the foreign settlements has enabled practically all Chinese banks and commercial houses to make profits, and according to Chinese reports yesterday they have passed the Settlement day uneventfully.
New Year crowds continued to throng the streets yesterday and all amusement resorts were filled to capacity by celebrants. Chinese children are awaiting the celebration of the Yuan Hsiao Festival, which falls on March 5, or the 15th day of the First Moon. On and before that day sweet.or meat balls served at banquet tables and New Year lanterns of various descriptions which are already on display will be bought by children.
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