Then I saw a big drum and a bell, used in some of the processions of the Temple; for the Chinese take special delight in noises, indeed the more noise the better satisfied they are.

During my visit some of the Joss-House attendants were shooting off fire crackers; and I was told that this was an acceptable offering to the Chinese god.

One who was selling small, slender incense sticks, said that you could burn them to drive away the devil, an excellent purpose certainly.

He also said they were good to keep moths away.

Doubtless in the Chinese mind there is a connection between moths and evil spirits; but you smile at all such puerilities.