Worship is not a prominent feature of Chinese religious life.

The good Chinaman comes once a year at least, perhaps oftener, and burns a bit of perforated paper before his Joss, in order to show that he is not forgetful of his deity.

This bit of paper is about six inches long and two inches wide.

He also puts printed or written papers in a machine which is run like a clock.

Well, this is an easy way to say prayers.