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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 1928.
HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE Chan and providing that no buriala shall take place there, except in that gemetery, This setting apur: af ceme A meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Fleries could die under the Public “Council was held the Concil Chambar Health Onlinasta.but there_is_na.proper
yesterday,. There were present ! ---
provision fur making by-laws for the His EXCELLENCY THE Chunson esir 5overnment of any cemeteries set apart.
Land, of course, the executive authority!
R. F. STURM, K.C.M.GO..
His Excunesty thi: Officer is CoMMAND or gaus Troms. (Major-Genová) Sir Jouk FOWLERK.C.M.G., ISTO.).
Hon. Mr. A. G. 31. FierHER, CMCH
CBE (Colonial Secretary).
Hon. Mr. 3. H., Krye, K.C., CRE
(Attorney-tieneral).
야
Trenter).
Hon. Mr. E ganas B.E. (Seero
tary for Chinese Afair.
Education).
Don Mel & A. Tusisa (Director "of (Director of
Hon. Mr. 9. Te Că
Public Works 1,
Hon. My, H. E. Pollock, Kat Hon. “Mr. P. H., HOLYOK. Hon. Mr. Cha Sage sos Hon. Mr A. R. LOTE.
Hon. Mr R 1. “Komen vt.
Mr. S. B. 1. Allora na
·Councils).
AEMENT
Hon. Mr. A. Defy.
MANOTES
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the
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ASTOR HOUSE SUED.
ALLEGATIONS OF
DISTRESS.
ILLEGAL
TAILOR'S CLAIM,
The Astor House Hotel, were sued in i
BRITISH EMPIRE
EXHIBITION;
DETAILED PLAN OF THE HONGKONG, SECTION."
The plan of the Hongkong Section of the British Empire Exhibition has now the Summary Court yesterday morning, een revived in the Colony. A restan
hetore His Hoamar Mr. Justico: „Šieni -
the Puldie Health Ordinance is "pertz, for improper distress. The plain-lai alta, roughly 15,00 square feet Sanitary Board which does not in tiffa in the case wers Mr. W. P. Simpand, the building plan, designed by Mr. fin extent, has her allytted to Hongkong, se, a tailor, and his wife, Mrs. Simpson. W. Bird, who int present in Ess
fact function in the New Territories. The___thin____provision is wuutained_in Clauses 3 and. 31
Chise deals with a si, kentied Nutamthe band, makes excellent and effectivy we
claimed as damages was 81.000.
the procedure on satisfaction of mort-
age. The prevent section 46-requires | 1. Brewer (instructed by
Plaintiffs, were represented by M. N.
Mr. A. เ Arcali), whilst Mr. F. 6. Ynas epu hete the ease, for the defence.
Mr. Brower stated that Mr. Simpson
I rented a rum in the Astor House Hotel.
it to
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of the area.
The principal buildings abuton a publie routi and occupy nue of the longer
An antenotic
sides of the rectangle.
The winates of the let meeting west if he has any "ras to, think that that was usually paid by his wife, and asked, ed by a verandah ten feet wide.
-approved at signed.
FINANCE
For Mrs M1: MESSER: -0.1.E. (Colonial that the receipt of satisfaction endorsed on the mortgage must be signed in the presenes of the "Land" Dheer.
That is
frontage is presented to the rol, but, very inconvenient brems th Land!
of course, the principal storative effects Offer may be away from his office in edit for the purposes of an offic
are reserved for the facades within the other part of his district and, if that and workshop. He did not have meils Dominating all is the Chinese provision was strictly adhere in the there. But he and his wife used
restaurant, a large building with typical f parties might have to wait all day or sleep in at nights occasionally. The rent
Chinese of and til ernaments, Ու javen go"away and emme back next day! was payable in a-lvance every month, andļeither side are parilions for exhibits and 45 a matter of fact. "I understand the the money was usually tendered by Mrs, beyond these the entrance and exit sloop. provision is not followed strictly and the imp on her husband's behalf. He ways, simonted by tovers of ClauesE section propride to repical the provision took the room ever on the 10th April, Pandit etares Beyond the doorways are, Clerks of making signature in the presence of the¦ and it'was Mrs. Simpson's custom to pay un vase, an office building, and in
Land Officer necessary.
It makes the the rent on the sixth day of every the other the space which will be! receipt malursed on the mortgage offers month. On August . 3. Vi mai cecupied by the model of Hongkong? tive on registration by the Land Officer, te pas his bill for the month of August, tangle are cupied by Chine shops,
ager of the Listel asked! Mr. Simpson. The remaining three sules of, the rec That gives the Land Offer the opportu. Mr. Simpson, who was anwell at the similar to those za Queen's Road. These nity of making any necessary enquiries Fine, romlindra! Mr. Yas that the money buildings have two storeys and are front- him to wait till she arrived Mr. Vas pressed for the anoney, however, and Mr.ture of the general appearance of the Edithcult to convey in words a pie- Simpson told him he did not think he Hongkong Section, but perhaps the lay had enough to pay till he saw his wife...
it is-statéri that the He band the anger his pass book, will be clear and en examining is the latter stated visitor, on entering, wees on the right The COLNA NECHTARY secutebol, and that there was enough money standing the whole Colony. On the left will be the models of Hongkong Island und” of the Bill was real a first time,
to plaintiff's cralit" for him to pay. Un the pavilion, probably containing the two willingly, Mr Simpson wrote the man Th ArrouSEY ENERY proposed the uk a cheque for the necessary amount. Dockyard exhibits. Before him be willi second remlins of thể tin logitated An! The nige day the cheque was returned have a general view of the Chinese shops, Ordinater to prevent certain feandulent refer to draw." This was right, left and in the front, all gay with transfees of birinesses.
done because the plaintiff's balance at signboards, flags and gilding. Continu the bank was not large enough to meeting to the left, the visitor's attention wil the chepts, Mr. Vts showed plaintiff the battracted at once by the handsome elaque, and Mr. Simpson and he would facade of the Chinese restaurant, to Who the next day arrived, however, M. stairways which are importans features make the deficit good the pest ity which access will be afforded by two of the general design of the building. the room could not be usel because adopted give the distinct advantage. he had gone to hospital." Mrs. Simpson,
The shape of the site and the lay-out
of her husband's illnes, locked the door that visitors will really see, direetly they and gave the key to Mr. Vas for his safe enter the grounds, what the Hongkong custody, Oh August 8th or 9th, when Section has to offer them in the way of the typhoon signal was hoisted, Mrs. interest and entertainment and they Simpson went to Mr., Vas and asked him 4511 then be able to procved at once to for the key of the room because she the "particular, exhibits which specially wanted to bring in some furniture off sitract them. the verandah in case of a gale. Mr. Vas
would accept full responsibility for the I think it furniture in the roan The Apesex-GesieBAL: „
On August 15th, 3Ir. Brewer continued, s single a wimplify the lay relating to the must be an occupation; stat
Mrs. Simpson went to the hotel again registration of births and deaths. It is
with the intention of getting some clothes
transaction is suspicious. Clause 5-con tains a esential antidiunt and The Coresty, SARETRA, by comma & confrets an obvious mistake" i of 1.E: For GovEngus. laud on the table, the principal Ordinance.“ the Report of the Finance Tetonuicted' S. Erand wased that it be azloptent.
The C7 postal Tulasikan seon bed, znil '
the motiore www-agreed to.
PAPERS.
The COLONIAL, SECRETARY, by command co! U. Tae (ovkuson. "laid, on the talibe
it
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The Colesist Srezervar seconded, and regulation ite Coungil under the the Hill was read a second time. Waterworks Ordogner, E96a; and regula. On the motion of the Armasey nitions mindes by the Governor-in Comaril GENERAL, the Council, went into Com-Simpson's illness had become whese and
muuter the Dangerous Drugs Deluge,mitter to consider the Bill clause by 19g). The regulations, had been published bellus. On Clause 3.
tin dhe Ginmammarat Napride of Detoler ath. | The Hon. Mr. A. R. Lows said: "May "BIRTHS & DEATHS REGISTRATION ask whërher basiness "gans the
* sale of one bale of goods!) AMENDMENT ORDINANCE
H.E. Tur GoretXOR : "Business" The Arroaser-Gesexaş, moved the first ading of a Bill intituled An Ordinaine Brans any trade or cocupation, other to me the Births and Deaths Rugis of than a profession; carried on with a view refused to give her the key, and said he
to fruft.”
Aration Ordinance. 1806.
· He said: Thix Pill proposes to amend ;
das serd on the law contained in Ordinances. No. of INO. That Ordinance is not well drafted, and in some parts it is very difficult to ascertain its meaning with certainty. it in some respects" foljoà - ed the English Births and Deaths, Registration Act, 1874, but some of the
transaction.
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THE HARBOUR SWIM
THIS YEAR'S ENTRIES.
Eatrics for the annual harbour swim.
while be was in hospital. Again Mr. Vas refused her the key of the door. On which is being held under the auspices The term is the 15th of the month she went thereof the Victoria Recreation Club. huro.
again and tendered $85 in notes, the rent closed. The entries are as follows:
due up-to-date,
Mr. Vas refused to
Harbour rue for Chinese on October
The Hon. Mr. A. R. Low: There is mud false teeth to take to her husband which is to take place this month, and nothing to explain that. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL very difficult to define and always" will e. But it must be something more than nature of a continuous occupation.
single transaction, something in the
H.F. THE GOVERNOC: I may explain provisions taken from that Act were that this law does not originate with the tiff were not given, any notice, Ou Shing, Leung Wing Tak, Pang Kau aulopted without proper ensiderations apparently, of the conditions of this! wishes of the General Chamber of Com
Colony, and there are uther provisions in S
which would be useful here. Further."
necept it, and said the matter was in the 15th-1. T. Shin, Leung Sat 11. hands of his solicitors. On August 31st Yeang Ping Kwai, Leung Tit Sang. Ip the defendants distrained upon plain. Kui Ying, Chan Kwong Shing, Song Iu No inventory was given aml the plain, Leung Soi Tak, Lai Size Chiu, Ip Tuen tifla personal belongings in the room. Tak, Wong Kam Fan. Tong Wing Kwong.
Hotel, and even then they were not told That their goods: find been distrained mores and the Chinese Chamber of Admittanc. to the room was rinsed commerce, who have discussed it very them. It was not till September 2rul that thoroughly, and this is the form on which plaintiffs knew their goods had been die they have both agreed."
that Act which were not adopted and the present practice is not in accordang, in all respects with the Ordinance. but it has been found convenient, and the Bill proposes, besides making the amendi ments and alterations to which I ̧ hives! Just referresh to bring the law, into agree- The ATTORNEY Gigsta moved the third
Clause was then approved and the Bill passed the Committee stage without ninendiment.
On the Council being resumed, -
Bill
ment with the proceglure which has leading of the Bill. worked out in practice in course of years. The COLONIAL SECRETARY seisoned, the Mist of the provisions of the Bill are third reading was carried and the very technical and 1 do mt think I ured passed into law recordingly. refer to them. in detail. I beg to move the first reading. •
THE ADJOURNMENT.
H.E. The GovERNOR: The Council The COLONIAL SKRETARY seconded, and will adjourn until Thursday next at 2-3 The Bill was read a first time.
NEW TERRITORIES REGULATION AMENDMENT ORDINANCE
The Atrouser-Geskrat moved the Grst
1.10.
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Lai Chit Man and Leung Sa Mar.
Harbour race for ladies on October 17th.The Misses Doris and Phyllis Hunt, Muriel Blundson. Molly Ground-
trainee, and then is was inentioned to Harbour race (open event) on October
water, G. Kapray and D. Witebell. Mr. Simpson usually by a friend who 15th-D. Lyan, A. May, E. A. Noronha, ad seen in the newspapers that their Gunner Melade. B. Assumpcao. B L greds bad boeg old, Ou August 31st the W. Dunnett, C. B., Easterbrook, A. W. Tillery. V. Ramsay, full rent of the room was tendered, and Busschaert, even then plaintiffs were not informed of Gesano, Kojima, Bombardier Wood, and the distraint,
Soejuma.
With regard to damnges, Mr. Brewer said them were certain doenments and patterns in the room belonging to r Simpson, which were of vital importance to his work. There were missing when
FRIGHTENED GIRLS FATAL FᎪᏆᏞ..
POLICE.
they were allowed in the room. and they SHOP FOKI „DETAINED BY THE were not on the bailiff's inventory, Pre- sumably they had not been sold, but the fact remained that they were missing.
As the result of a mui tsai's death a re-entry to the room the defendant sign Rand Central is at present being detain
Mr. Brewer contended that in refusing foki of a dried meat shop in Quech's
fed a re-taking over of the premised_by_the_police pending investigation If the re-taking over of the room was as to whether his actions were in a mea- "done rightfully then the defendant was, süre responsible for the girl's death
in fact, terminating the tenancy. If that The foki, it appears had been instruct were so then the rent was not due fered by his master to keep a watch on 4 the rest of the month. If the retentity of meat which had been placed of the room were done wrongfully, tha the roof of the house to dry, there the defendanta were committing a tree
having been number of thefts for some sake of work in aid of the buildings; this would be a breach of contrnet.
Daring his watch the and would aber automatically determine as previous. the tanney. In any case the distraint if was seen to come on to the roof through the trap door and to walk in. was illegal.
ST. PAUL'S GIRLS SCHOOL. ruding of a Bill intituled An Ordinance SALE OF WORK FOR BUILDING
Yo Kiend further, the New Territories
Reguletion Ordinance, 1910. -
FUND.
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Mr. and Mrs. Sinon gave evidener, the direction of the meat, The alert Mr.A. W. Hu, bailiff, stated that he foki blow his twistle, which had the effect received instructions to act on an order if startling the girl so much that she of distraint, and he went to the plain lost her balance and fell off the roof tiffa' room in the hetet for the purp into the street below: Death was in of noting on the order. He did remem, stautaneo her swing some paper patterns there, bui these »were yönsidered of nå”value, and destro
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# said: The provisions of this short Fund of the St, Paul's Girls' School wne 3 fall into three classe.." In the first commenced at the school yesterday after" placs, it is proposed to give the Gover | woon. The sale will be continued to-lay noria Council power to make rules, to af to-morrow, and judging by the suc -inke effect within the New Territories Cess of yesterday should be the result of considerably augmiting the find for with regard to what I may call public which it was held The opening cere- health nud sanitary matters. The Gover-mony was performed by Mrs Fletcher, wife of the Colonial Secretary Hong Mr. Bar-in-Council is given the samo power A. G. M. Fletcher, C.M.6.). 16 make rules in the New Territories as After his wife had declared the
I suggest that this remark was' netu Exilener was given by Mr. M. A. Vasted by motives of spital-No. the Sanitary Board has to make by-laws open, the Hun, Mr. Fletches, congratu
Resuming in the afternoon Mr. Vaux in respect of the old Colony and New lated the school un the fine display of Manger of the Astor House Hotel, whit
work. He sincerely hoped ther efforts stated that plaintiffs engured room No. in his closing remarks described parts of Kowloon. It seems desirable in view of would be attended by the sinceras they, the Hotel at a monthly road of 1r. Simpson's, evidence as highly im
This probable, the growth and development of the New deserved, and that the bling Fund $10,80, to Ingram in advaner
staan was not pail for the month of
Mr. Brewer, in his closing speech, went not in fle Territories to extend this power to that would benefit considerably.
The Bishop of Victoria (shop Dup. August, and plaintiff was
wver at of the ground fovered in his area." It has seen found that the absence puy, on behalf of the school, thanked Hotel, and so the goods worn disterined.
Simpson had, suffered, in ullition of any power of this kind is inconvenient, Mrs. Fletcher for oprzing the sale, and With regard to the incident of the ebeque ng speech and pointed out that Mr. Mr. Fletcher for his attendance. Through book he denied that he ever saw the other things, many person discomforts. The second class of provisions is contain. Mr. Fletcher he took the opportunity of plaintiff's pass brok. On the day follow. I had lost his false tooth and spectacles, ed in the new paragraph a proposed to thanking the Government for the sites the man whom he knës to be a plain ringnet olber things, whilst on the buni be added by Clause 2 to Clause G of the had provided, and for their promise of clothes detestin care to the Hɗ! for ne side he had Ibat cloth patterng which
a donation of $20,000 on condition the the purpose, be grial, of taking Mr.; it, taken over 20 years to collect. principal. Ordinance which gives the school could raise 2200,000. His felt con- Simpson away. Mr. Simpson had pre Governor-in-Council power to set apart fideut the sale wont be a success, viously told witness that she find asked cemeteries in the New Territories other The school was deligirifully deoarate the police to remove her husband to the than Kowloon and power to prohibit interne, and presented a very plossing
for the occasion with coloured lights and untic aayium.
Mr Brewer: You made a remark about burial or deposit of remains in any appearaner. The school girl airo, arte latio berlom: do you maintain that spezified places. For example, it is in delicate articles they madis for the sale is any untruth it came from the mouth to be congratulated on the dainty and that is a truthful romark-Well i dere tauded to make, ander this power, and that they found a ready asle is not dry. Simpson.
ale setting apart a cemetery in Cheung to be wondered #1,
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Asked by his Lordship if Mr. Simpson had a spare set of false teeth, Ma Brewer, after consulting his client, snic that he had not and added that up to that mom he had been put to the inconvenience of doing without them. Brower's speech, said there were many Jis Lordship, at the conclusion of Mr. points he would have to consider. He would therefore reserve his decision.
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