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New Year‘s festivities can last up to a month, Wang explained. One custom is to send the God of the Kitchen to make a report to the Jade Emperor about the famiâ€" lies‘ behavior over the year. On the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month (Feb. 13 this year) the God was sent on his way. He returned five days later. Family members must return for the New Year‘s celebration, Wang continued, and everybody tries to wear someâ€" thing new on New Year‘s Day Chronicle Staff The Year of The Dragon, which began just after midnight Feb. 17, is believed to be the most propiâ€" tious of the 12â€"year cycle of the Chinese calendar. The dragon is the most powerful animal representing the cycles and it was believed that Chinese Emperors were descendants of dragons. For that reason this year is believed to be one in which changes and spectacular events will occur. The Shin Shin restaurant in Waterloo was one of many celeâ€" brating the New Year. Barbara Wang, manager, said their banâ€" quet was sold out, as patrons paid $200 for a Chinese banquet â€" soup, appetizers, specialty dishes like Crispy Duck, Shin Shin Sizzling Fish in hot plate, and General Tso‘s chicken and deâ€" PERM COMPLETE ... only 4. 203 KING STREET SOUTH WATERLOO (Close to mutuar us . 745â€"1 PARKING AT REAR OFF JOHN STREET Waterioo, Ontario February 17, 1988 1987 Financial Statements s b) elect Directors c) appoint Auditors and to transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. The one hundred and eighteenth annual general meeting of the policyholders of The Mutual Life Assurance Company of Canada will be held at the Head Office, Waterloo, Ontario on Thursday, March 17, 1988 at 1:30 p.m. to: a) receive the Report of the Directors, and review the Sylvan works. Most of our reading or math students improve their basic learning skills gy a full grade level* after just 18 weeks (two hours a week) of instruction. Call now to arrange diagnostic testing â€" without further obligation. *One grade equivaient score, as measured by a n sm‘ nationally normed standardized achieverment test a *# 95 King St. N., Waterioo We help children master (at Young) ththucs of Iegmug, The Chinese New Year most important festival Your child can do better in school. We‘ll prove it. Mutual Life of Canada ANNUA_ ME TING COMPLETE HAIR CARE FOR LADIES IVY BEAUTY BOUTIQUE 745â€"1962 Barbara Wang, manager of the Shin Shin restaurant, was one of the many celebrating Chinese New Year, which began at the stroke of midnight Feb. 17. Couplets written on red paper decorate doorways for good luck. Red envelopes with money are given out; this is believed to be when they visit friends and fami ly. ©1988 Sylvan Learning Corporation GLENN E. BIER Secretary YOUNG DRIVERS OF CANADA DRIVER TRAINING 579â€"4800 Next Course Starts March 5â€"Sat. only YD not available in local NVOLVO â€" The Chinese New Year is the most important festival among Chinese. Kung Hei Fat Choy! â€" wishing you good fortune in the coming year. lucky for both receiver and sen der. Bev Conquest photo Lease rate based on 48 months, $1500 down. Tax and licence extra Julie Ward WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 1988 â€" PAGE 13 746â€"3837 Would you like to study abroad? All expenses paid tor one academic year, including travel, tuition. room and board. plus some extras. The Rotary Foundation Program for worldwide study is now seeking applications for scholarships You can quality if you are * A graduate * An undergraduate * A secondary school graduate with (a) 2 years work experience in a specific vocation; (b) 2 years experience in journalism, or (c) 2 years experience teaching the handicapped * Interested in continuing your studies outside Canada and the United States Would you like to know more? Come to an information meeting on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at the Rotary Children‘s Centre 828 King St. West, Kitchener (opposite Kâ€"W Hospital) or phone 579â€"3850 for application ftorms This program is sponsored by the 5 Rotary Clubs of Kitchenerâ€"Waterioo THE ROTARY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM We‘ll send your best wishes for you 730 Glen Forrest Blvd. at Weber St. N Waterloo, Ontario