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The formulary of the oath, written on large sheets of yellow paper, is now laid upon 

 the censer, and incense-sticks are distributed to all members present, old and new. This ce- 

 remony is called the //Distribution of incense." ( x ) 



These verses are then recited: 



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This night new incense is blended with the old incense; 



In a peach-garden Liu, Kwan and Chang pledged fraternity. ( 2 ) 



The brethern have faithful hearts and loyal spirits : 



Since the ancient times their names are perpetuated and reuowned in the world. 





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Since we have entered the Hung-gate and seeu the written oath, 



The faithful and loyal brethern are widely renowned; 



With a sincere heart they pledge fraternity together, 



And in the City of willows they take incense-sticks in their hands. 



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The incense is now offered to the Gods, the members taking each their first blade of gras s, 

 which they stick in the ashes of the censer. This verse being recited in the meantime: 



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