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CHILD SLAVERY
“TRUTH" ON THE MULTSAI IN HONG KONG
MR. AMERY CRITICISED
"Truth," in its lasue of February be broadcaat to-day from the Gov-13, has the following:- ernment Broadcasting Station Z.B.W. on 350 metres.
KOWLOON AFFAIRS
YAUMATI MENACE TO HEALTH
BUS SERVICES DISCUSSED
The newly elected committee of the Kowloon Residents' Association Mr. Amery did not give satisfac- held its first monthly meeting in tory or even consistent replies to St. Andrew's Church Hall on Mon 6.30 to 6.30 pm--Programme of the series of questions about the day evening. The chair was taken Chinese Music. (Victor Records continued toleration at Hong Kong by Mr. C. M. Manners, O.B.E.. Pre- supplied through the courtesy off the system of child-slavery known sident. Music World Co.)
A8 mul taal. His attention was The minutes of the previous 7,48 p.m.-Evening Weather Re-drawn to the statements lately meeting having been read and con- port.
noticed in "Truth" to the... effect firmed, the Chairman welcomed the 8 p.m.-Evening Programme. that the number of little girls sold following new members to the (Victor Records supplied through Into bondage is now larger than it Committee: Captain Riggs, Mésars, the courtesy of Messrs. S. Moutrle was in 1923, when an ordinance was W. J. Brown, Lai Im-to, & Co.) Gems from "Alda" (Verdi),
Victor Light Opera Company "Lyric Suite" (Greig).
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra. 1. Shepherd Boy.
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4. March of the Dwarfs.'
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passed to put an end to the system. Tregillus, and W. Goldenberg. His answer was that he could not Arising out of the minutes the deal with those atatements until he Chairman mentioned that the Yau- had requested the Governor to make muti shelter wall had now been on the working of the ordinance. If cleared of the insanitary squatters he had left it at that there would who had previously made the place have been nothing more to say for a menace to public health and a the moment.
(hotbed of disease, the old and in- Without waiting for the report, firm people affected having been Chinese however, Mr. Amery, in reply to absorbed by the various
It was supplementary questions, asserted charitable organisations. that Mr. Churchill's pledge to the decided that the time was now op House of Commons in 1922 "was pertune to approach the Govern fulfilled," Mr. Churchill, at that ment with a view to turning" the time Secretary for the Colonies, wall into a promenade for the pro- promised in the most definite terms vision of fresh air in such a thick- that the system should be abolished ly populated locality. at the earliest practicable date,
Sub Committees \ following sub-committees adding that he expected this to be within a year. In the face of all were then appointed. the evidence to the contrary, it is! Correspondence. The President, idle to pretend that the promise has Vice President and Hon. Secretary, been carried out, and Mr. Amery Bathing Facilities Capt. Riggs, himself made some further remarks Messrs. E. Tregillus and F. which probably foreshadow official Stapleton. Jesse Crawford.excuses for the failure to abolish : Childen's Playground. - Messrs." "My Sunshine" (E. di Capua),
mul taal. He eagerly adopted a W. J. Brown, B. W. Tape and J. M. "Santa Lucia" (Cottrau), Baritone, suggestion that "a considerable Alves.
Emilio De Gogerza "Raymond" (Thomas), Overture,
Victor Symphony Orchestra. "Marina-Salida do Jorge"
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Reinald Werrenrath "Jesmina Dream of Lilac Time," "King For A Day," Organ Solo,
Paul Whiteman & His Concert
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It was Mr. Amery who tried to mittee of the New Territories justify mul tgai as
a harmless Agricultural Show and Capt. T. Chinese custom of child-adoption Laurenson on the Committee of bafore Mr. Churchill, having eatle- the S.P.C.A. filed himself that it was an abomin-
Yaumati Bus Service Letters and plans pointing out able system of child-slavery, ordered its abolition. It is to be hoped, that residents of Hunghom and however, that Parliament will insist Kowloon City at present had to upon the execution of the pledge walk from the junction of Nathan given in 1922. As Lady Astor and Gascoigne Roads to reach the Maria Jeritza. said, the fact that mui tsal has been Yaumati Ferry, which was their ferry service after recognised in China for thousands only available
Regular Service of Fast, High Cinas Rivor Steamers Having Good Ac of years is no reason why it should 6.20 p.m. were placed before the
kommodation for First Class Passengers. Electric Light and Fans in State- meeting. be permitted in a British colony.
rooms and Saloon. The s., "Tat Hing" is fitted with Wirele It was decided to request the
Tham vessels leave Hong Kong for Wuchow (via Samubai, Shlubing, C.S.P. to arrange for Bus Route No.Takhing & Dosing) and return to Hong Kong (vin same Porta) every dys 4 to be extended so as to serve the days Yaumati Ferry Wharf.
{ "Ave Maria" (Schubert), "Memories Of Schubert,"
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Victor Salon Group.! "Somy Boy," "She's Funny That Way," Tenor,
Gene Austin. ] **Dream Of Schubert," Medley
Waltz, Hungarian Rhapsody Orchestra. 1810 p.m.-News Bulletin. "Tannhauser" (Wagner), Overture, Albert Coates & The Symphony Orchestra. "The Mastersingers of Nuremberg,"
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HOUSE PROPERTY THREE CITY LOTS SOLD AT
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TENTH VICTIM
(Continued From (1)
"Star" Ferry Approach The proposal of the authorities Both coffins were placed in one to utilise the levelled-off "island" hearse, that of Mr. Robson being draped in a Union Jack. At the outside the "Star" Ferry as a Monument, the cortege was head-parking place for buses was dis- cussed and plans of the proposal ed by a firing party from the King's were passed to the sub-committee, Own Scottish Borderere under the with a request that they report| command of Regimental Sergeant thereon at the next meeting. Major Parkinson, and Sergeant Other matters including the Barham, of the K.03.B., piped the speeding of motor cycles in Hum
procession to the cemetery, phrey's Avenue, the condition of Members of the Scottish Com- the footpath in Hanoi Road, and pany of the Hong Kong Volunteer the turnstiles at the Star Ferry Defence Corps walked on each side Wharf were discussed and left in of the hearse. The Commandant the hands of the Correspondence! of the Corps (Lieut.-Col. L. G. Committee. Bird, D.S.O., O.B.E.), was repre-
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Though this is an amateur and a pet Band of the U.S. Navy, most of the bandamen were formerly pro- fessional players in Bome of the well-known Jazz Bands in America. The Orchestra is composed of 14 artistes, including two pianists, vocalists and dancers.
The management of the Hong Kong and Shanghal Hotels, Ltd., have engaged the services of Chick Evenson and his crack Jazz Orches-
From all reports a real treat is tra of the U.S.S. "Pittsburgh" to play during the dinner dance on in store for the patrons and guests Saturday and during the tea dance of the Repulse Bay Hotel." on Sunday at Repulse Bay Hotel,
This Band has gained the reputa- NAVAL MOVEMENTS
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Four lots of house property
Chinese "Boy" Burled were sold by Messrs. Lammert Company taking part in the funeral
The Chinese "boy" of the King Bros. at public auction yesterday, was under the command of Lieut. Edward Hotel, Leung Kwan, who tion of being considered
The transport "Dorsetshire" ar- after keen bidding, as follow: Allster MacKenzie. Other officers lost his life in the Are, was also Jazz Band in the US. Navy. It is
Nos. 99D, 99E, and 99F, Welling- of
were Leut. buried yesterday afternoon the en-under the leadership of Ensign rived at Singapore yesterday from ton-street, with an area of about Forsyth and Lieut. Duncan, and tire Chinese staff of the Hotel at Evenson. It has been broadcast in Hong Kong and called later for
and sold for C.S.M. Brown 2,602 square feet:
Sergeants tending the last rites. $162,000 to Mr. Lai Yue-kee. Cuthill, Fletcher and Saunderson. No. 180, Wellington-street, Walking immediately behind the with an area of 723 square feet: hearse was Mr.-E. A. S. Hayward, sold to Mr. Lai Yue-kee for O.B.E, Naval Store Officer, in $52,500.
charge of the department in which No. 360, Queen's-road Central the late Mr. Robson was employ- and No. 47, Lower Lascar-row: ed. Following Mr. Hayward were sold to Mr. Lai Tat-san for Commodore R. A. S. Hill, Comman- $74,000.
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F. G. Hunt, and Engineer Lieut.- Comdr. A. W. Chisholm-Batton.
In addition to a large number of employees of the Royal Naval Yard, others present included Mesara. S. R. Tickner, B. G. Quick, H. Barlow, T. L. Mathias, C. C. Telfer, W. J. Holt, A. J. W. Ashby; 5. J, Heath, E. R. Robinson, C. J. Marsh, 5. L. Mugridge, H. R. G. Beer, W. E...C. Bennett, F. H, Forse, W J. P. Bickford,. H. W. M. Harrison, K. C. C. Sayer, F. Foale, S. M. Flegg, W. T. Hughes, C. E. Jones, W. E. Hollands, A. W. Bliss, J. Smith, G. T. May, F.. Smith, I. H. Witchell and numerous į others.
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