Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 118, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 October 1904 — A Chinaman’s Funeral. [ARTICLE]

A Chinaman’s Funeral.

When a rich and important Chinaman dies, his funeral is conducted with much pomp and splendor. His friends and relations, instead of sending wreaths, send innumerable banners. These are made of white .silk, with inscriptions beautifully worked in black velvet, and express the senders’ good wishes to the deceased himself or to members of his family for many generations. On Die day of the funeral these banners are carried by hired men, who are all dressed alike for the occasion. After the funeral, which lasts several hours at the cemetery, Is over, the banners are all brought back, and eventually grace the rooms of the late Chinaman’s house.