. Journal of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 32.—Ban Kim was formerly a snake. He was the son ofSam Wei (No. 2) and the younger brother of Hap Hai () and Guan Kiat (No. 19). He led a retired life. Ban Kim was born again as Eng Seng. Stake on Ban Kim,Eng Seng and the five dragons when you dream of a rich man,much money, collecting rent, a pair of gold flowers, a tortoise,a slave burning a coffin, or putting out a light. 238 HUA-HOEY 33.—Cheng Li was a turtle. His house of business havingbeen burnt down he turned priest. Cheng Li was born again as San Wei. Stake o
. Journal of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. 32.—Ban Kim was formerly a snake. He was the son ofSam Wei (No. 2) and the younger brother of Hap Hai () and Guan Kiat (No. 19). He led a retired life. Ban Kim was born again as Eng Seng. Stake on Ban Kim,Eng Seng and the five dragons when you dream of a rich man,much money, collecting rent, a pair of gold flowers, a tortoise,a slave burning a coffin, or putting out a light. 238 HUA-HOEY 33.—Cheng Li was a turtle. His house of business havingbeen burnt down he turned priest. Cheng Li was born again as San Wei. Stake on Cheng Li,Sam Wei and Yu Li when you dream of being carried in achair, a corpse in a well, cutting timber, creatures of the sea,murder and blood, a chair coolie, a marriage, a chair, balingwater, a spirit-shop, a fire, or a turtle. HUA-HOEY LOTTERY. 239
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