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THE COLONY'S FOOD.
REPORT OF SANITARY BOARD
COMMITTEE...
A meeting of the Sanitary Board was held yesterday afternoon, nailer the
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH,
SING A SONG OF SUGAR. FOUR SOLICITORS BUSY OVER
146 BAGS...
Before Mr. S. 8. H. McElderry t the Central Magistracy yesterday. six were charged with unlawfully Chinese
LOCAL TURF TOPICS..
ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME 'FOR' FIFTH EXTRA MEETING, &
[ST. ARGUS.} Those responsible for the drafting of
1925
GAP ROAD SCHOOL
HON, MR. KOTEWALL PRESENTS
THE PRIZES. "
The Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowall present. ed the prizes to successful students at the Gap Road School yesterday morning. chairmanship of Mr. N. L. Smith, when receiving 14 "bags of sugar valued at the programme for the fifth extra meet-1 the Inllowing members were present: Dr. | 82.900,'abe property of Messrs. Jarding, ing to be held on Saturday, May 30th. Others present were Mr. E. Ralph (În~? W. Pearse (Medical Officer of Health).
and Monday, June ist, have drawn up spector of English Seboots) and Mr. U. Dr. W. V. M. Koch, Mr. Wong Kwong
conditions for Maven events each day, Tin, Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K., and Mr.
whereby every class of pony is catured G. S.
Kennedy-Skipton (Seeratury)
for, Others present were Dr. Severu apal Mri M. Davies (Assistant Secretary),
The first item on the agrada was Jetter from the Government on the sub ject of the provision of a children's recreation, ground at Chatham Road, Kowtoon.
Authorests & tish. Lich. on April 30th The defendants were a mannging partner of the Wing Shing shop, 173. Des Faux Road West; two salesman and two coolies at the same shop and one boatinad.
The Chesham Handicap (mite) "A Mr. Whitehouse appeared for the first and classes can be depended upon defendant and four of the remaining five to attract big welds, provided the handi- were represented by Mr. M. K. Lo.
Täppes does not put prohibitive posts on the top-weights in "B" class. Owners are far more likely to run a pony in A class, with a moderate weight. than they are to start him in "H" with 15 lbs. over weight for inches.
Detective Inspector Murphy said that he had been instructed to ask for a formal remand for a week, so that für The UHAIRMAN Maid that as Dr. Macther inquiries coull be made. Gown was unable to be present through illness the letter would be luid on the
His Worship adjourned the case hati next Tuesday, buil being fixed for three table for discussion at the next meeting daierdants in the sum of $1.000; for the
of the Board.
The CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption.
others in 2000,
Rumjahn.
The Hendinater, Me. La Yak Lum read his report parts of which ran as follows:-
in
ATTENDANCE.—The School was opened for 228 days as against 200 of the pre- vious year. This increase of 20 days is due to the school year commencing December instead of in January as a the case in the proceding year. The aver the year was 141, being 9 less than that age attendanes at the whole school for of 1923.
BUILDINGA-During the year the school top-premises were bombarded by rocks and debris during the blasting operations which were being carried out on Mor- rison Hill. On several occasions rocks
through
the roof and ceiling » have crashed
With regard to the "A" class weights, those with "prohibitive posts are catered for in the Ribblesdale Sakes, since under no circumstances can
Arising out of the same case, three of the report of the l'ommitter or the cargo-boat waren were charged with the top-weight exceed 153 lbs.-in most in and have been even droned into the
proposals in the Estimates for rug.
markets.
..
stances it will be 162 Bes
289 rooms themselves, Fortunately, however, for all concerned, the damage unlawful possession at 53-bags of sugar, Mr. Wose Kwone Tix put the ques-valued at $1,000, the property of Messra.
This event should appeal to Grey Morn was done after school hoars when all the students were away from the premises. tion, arising out of the sub-committers Jardine. Mathes &C. Ltd., which it (163 Tbs.). Dictator Dablia (162 lbs) To avoid any unnecessary danger, pr
taken during further recommendations, as to whether the two would be reasonable to shapes of having Chicago (12 15a), Golden Chrysanthe cautions were jaspectors were recommended solely for been stolen or unlawfully obtained, at mum (13 tbs.), Gry Knight-to mea operations to remove pupils from some the parpos of inspecting houses and Vietorin Barbour on May 2nd. tion tho well up in the handicaps. Of of the class spam drectly facing the kill
as soon as Warning gongs were sounded. Detective Inspector Murphy said that course, other entries will be received us
RGANIZATION.—The Daylight saving The CHAIRMAN said the answer was in he had received an information as to winters of ons rues have to carry only schim which was introduced during the During the affirmative.
where the women got the sugar, except 153 lbs, ant non-winners 150 lbs. In nd-year has been a great success. KOWLOON MARKETS.
that one weho stated that one of the dition, griffins of this year are allowed the summer months, from May to July, the school began at 7 a.m. and closed at Mr. WoNG KWONG Try said that there defendants in the previons case had lbs and subs. lbs." Charcoül, "2p.m. The scheme has become so popular amongst both staff and pupils that I The sugar understandy will not car at the meet- was one item under the heading of Mised the goods on board.
shall be plessed to see some arrangements whereby the scheme may permanently cellaneous, with a sub-heading Kowloon was found on board at a whart at West ing.
The fifth event is a novices rice (1 mile come into operation during the Summer Clity." As the population of Kowloon Poins on Saturday morning. City was now growing rapidly and there fendants and this case was also adjourn of this season. Jockeys who have not had
Mr. Brooks appeared for the three de-165 yards) for non-winners and subs months. wëre not adequate markets in the locality, ed until next. Tuesday, bait being allow more than 4 winuing mounts are eligible, They are allowed 3 lbs. but penalized and most of the people living in the new-ed
Another Chinese was charged with 2 lbs. for each win on the fint. This by erected houses there were Hongkong having in his possession is bags of sugar face should prove people who had gone to live on the Koy valued at $2,020,- and driving sale. Isum side, was it not time something was knowing it to have live stolen from doue? There were he thought, about Jardine Matheson & Co., Ltd.
The defendant is alleged to hare de-
10,000 people living in these new prelivered a eurge to a godown for storage. mises, and there were about. 300 houses, and to have afterwards removed part af
. He is also alleged to have sume con He thought that in the estimates sior neetion with the Wing Shing shop. 1922 a sum of money had been "provided for the building of a substantial market, but up to the present nothing had been
dee, and it was time some step was
The CHAIRMAN said that curiously en- ough today (Tuesday) he had just circulated a paper on the very subject "of a market at Kowloon City, in which members would see that it was propond to proceed with the building early next JET. The kit was ready at last, but the Government was not prepared to go on with the work this year, although the money had been voted.
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STAGNANT NULLARS.
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big attraction.
The last two events-the Waterford Handicap A and B (1 miles) are also certain of big fields, provided the weights are reasonable.
The programme on Monday includes the Park Plate (3 furlongs) for ponies that have started bere at least twice Mr Trask appeared for the defence since January and have not won a race and defendant was remanded until next, this year of five furlongs er under, other subs. Gypsy Theday, Isil being allowed in security than a race cantined to of $1,000.
Love and Pheocrual Dahlia are the only ponies of any consequence that are Jebarred A 7 lb. penalty for winners would have proved more attractive, in place of barring any of them:
Mr. Wong Kwoso Tis then referrel to the mining of nallahs and said there were a lot of stagnant authhs.They had talked much lately about typhoid In Kowloon and inesquito breeding. City there were many vegetable gardens, and though it was ust the policy of the Governicent to kill trade, he thought more attention should be paid to the inspection of nullahs and stagnant pools. The CHAIRMAN said that with regard 10 the training of nullahs certain suras of money were voted each year to different districts and the money was used as re- quired from time to time.
the
"The CHAFIEMAN then proposed adoption of the recomendations.
Mr. Wond Kwoxa is seconded, and this was carried.
THE COLOSY'S FOOD SUPPLY.
The next item of interest on the agenda was the riport of the Committer on-the Colony's food supply, which was as fol lows:-
As regards pork slaughtered at the nin slaughter houses we consider that the applics, but that an increased retiff is desirable. 5-As regards pork slaughtered at the outlying slaughter-bauses of Aber- decu and Saiwanbo we consider that these should continue to be under the control of District Inspectors but that frequent surprise visits should be paid by fully qualified Inspectors of Meas from the maic slaughter houses.
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-We were appointed at a Confiden- Cal Meeting of the Board held on 24th February, 1985, to consider the ensures at present taken for en- suring the purity of the Colony's Jood supply, and to make such re- comuenilations as may appear neces- ary. -We would preface our Report with the remark that, although the Board is empowered under Section 18 (32) of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance to make By-laws for "the Prevention of the manufacture or
adulterated or
sale of consider that, possible,
wholesome
so far as the distinction we should confine nur recommends tions to the question of the whole- someness of the Colony's food
aup plies as against the
necesary the
prejudice of the same time, we would recommed that the Government be urged to take Buch steps as may be possible to increase the scope and eficiency of the Food and Drugs Ordinance so as to safeguard better the pur- chaser of food, drugs and intoxicat ing liquors in the mattter of ada toration.
to prevent adulto
the purchaser. At
HEALTH-The health of the school has
been maintained and very few sick leaves were recorded. I regret however, to say that 48 boys were found to have defec tive eyesight amongst the 140-boys ex- amined by Dr. H. L. Clift in October last. These boys have since been fur ther examined by an oculis and their defrots have been duly treated
STUDIES.-Results of the year's work have been very satisfactory and gratify- In the auuual examination the ing. average percentage of passes of the school I am pleased to announce that was 0.4. 2 of our old boys in the Wanchai School have succeeded in gaining scholarships to Queen's College,
MR. KOTEWALL'S ADDRESS. The lion. Mr. KOTEWALL, addressing the boys in Chinese, said it was 15 months since he had the first opportunity of visiting the school at a similar function- Mr. Raiphs had told
The Walmer Selling Plate (once round) is the fifth event on the card; it is to he hoped that owners will patronize this more generously than has hitherto been a prize giving. the ease. otherwise selling rates are him of the splendid way the school was bound to disuppur from the programme. conducted, and the effective methods The Maidstone Plato (1 mile), for non-employed were sufficient to make, the After listening wincers since January 1st, offers op-school a model school. portunity to a large section or ponies in training.
The June Handicap (1 miles. A -We consider that the conveyance of and: B") and the Folkstone Stakes (one ," beef from slaughter houses to marketsmile consolation) round off an enterpris
ing two-day card. . by motor meat-vans to have been, an important and desirable innovation,
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NEXT YEAR'S SUBS.
to the report of the beadmaster he was inclined to agree with Mr. Ralphs. He congratulated the school on the improve- ments which had taken place-especially in English Mr. Balphs bad pointed out to him last year that the scholars were rather weak in English subjects, and with a view to encouraging, this study he had offered a scholarship for a year for the "boy in the top class who was best in English. He would extend
and we eensider that-this-system-To conversation with Mr-B-D-F should be extended to pork as soon Beith yesterday afternoon, I gathered possible.
We do not consider that a third some interesting details about the ur- Veterinary Surgeon is at present rangements for next year's antscription the scholarship this year. (Applause). necessary, though such an appoint griffins
Mr. Kotewafl then presented the Though no definite price has been fixed,prizes mens may be called for when the pro-it is safe to say that the cost will
The chief prize winners
were as fol. jeeted slaughter-house at Taikaktsui
not exceed $600 fanded in Hongkong, lows:-
ENGLISH-Class : 1st, Leung Kam is created.
A Shanghai Committery Ponsisting of
18 is known, the ponies will
WHITE FROST REFRIGERATORS.
ALL METAL, WHITE ENAMELLED WITH NICKLE PLATED LOCK AND HANDLES. -
CLEAN
Hearty cheers for Mr. Katewall, the" visitors, and the Headmaster were then given by the boys, and this, terminated the proceedings.
SOLDIER OF FIFTEEN.
MARTIAL JUVENILE SENTENCED TO BE CANED.
AND
ARTISTIC
STRONG
AND
DURABLE
EASILY CLEANED REVOLVING SHELVES
RUNS ON BOLLER BEARING CASTORS.
No. 321-$200.00. No. 325-$250.00
8-We recommed that the Board should Messrs. B. Marshall, W. R. Lemar Kwong (Government Scholarship); Class consider the enactment of By-laws chand, J. Paterson, G. Dallas and W.: 1st. Li Ting Yuen Class A: IND, for the regulation of the local manu- R. McBain bave cozanated to select the Wong Luk Min (Government Scholar facture of tinned foods. -As regards imported tinned food batch and Mr. Marshall will take the ship); end. Leung Wing Chin (Kétewall stuffs we consider that inspection necessary steps for their shipment to Scholarship) Class 78: 1st. Leung Wai would be more effective if it could be rench here, it is hoped, in September or Pak: rd, Chan Ki Kwong: Class 8: 1st, October. Each pony will be seen in Tang Man: 2nd Hung Chak Man (Cov undertaken at the time of impofta-
ernment Scholarship). tion in bulk as well as on the pre-action before purchase.
Asked whether any arrangements had mises of retailers 28 present.
been made as to veterinary examination We consider that the existing in- spection of dairies and bakehouses in Shanghai. Mr. Beith stated that Bo definite stipulation had bera laid by District Inspectors is adequate. We consider that some system af down, doubtless the Shanghai com- marking the carcases of pigs should mittee would employ expert advice "in be instituted whereby the sale of case of need.
As far pork privately, "slaughtered roast might be more readily detected; and none of them cessarily be eligible to that regular inspections of the pig race in Shanghai, though it is quite roasting premises licensed by the possible that some of the batch will be
Auction ponies Board should made.
be
Before Mr. H. R.. Butters at the I gathered that there is reason to be consider that the butchers st the Central Market should be given lieve that the shanghai into line with Central Magistracy yesterday, afte
cold storage facilities than no distant date, will fall into line with year-old Chinese soldier of Shanghai,
Hongkong,
ong with regard to the definition who was stated to be the bodyguard of with of "Chico 12.-We recommend that when new of admitted that Shanghai mayling in possession of one revolver and
pouy. At any rate, Mr. Yunnanese officer was charged, slaughter-houses are erected at Ken Beith
there rounds of ammunition without a nedy Town and Taikakisui provi sión should he made for an adequate'
licence from the Captain Superintendent cold storage system, and if possible
of Police. The defendant was found in possession of the weapon on a vessel in. a freezing plant. 14.We do not consider that any, food
the Harbour on Monday. His Worship stuffs besides those already men
ordered that he should receive tioned
strokes with a light cane. require special attention, having regard to the distinction be tween adulterated" and "unwhole some drawn in the second par- agraph of this report, 15.-We consider that the Department re quires six fully qualified meat In- spectors for the duties mentioned in and 5 of this reporty. paragraph 2, and that this number will probably require augmentation in future
13-We
a-As regards beef and mutton we cou
sider that the present system of close
examination before and after Alaughter, marking of carcases, pro hibition of sale, except in markets, and a few specially licensed pre- mises and prohibition of sale of other than Government slaughtered meat to be adequate, but we consider that all the slaughter house Inspectors should be fully qualified Inspectors of Meat:
(Continued on next Column).
the existing private ico-chests.
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alter their rules."
Asked as his future racing plass, Mr. Baith said that when he leaves for Shanghai be intends to take Charcoal to the North, to ride in paper-hunts and possibly race under the Paper Hunt Club rules, if eligible.
Local Option and Grey Morn will both remain hers. The last-named any poss ibly run at next meeting, but the former is not likely to carry ailk before the November meeting.
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SAUCY DAHLIA'S VICTORY. News reached here, yesterday after- noon, that Sir Paul Chater had won his fret Shangbai Derby, by the aid of Saucy Dahlia ridden by Mr, Eric Moller.
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EUROPEAN FINED.
MAN WHO COULD NOT. RECOGNIZE A POLICEMAN,”
At the Kowloon Magistracy before Mr, E. W. Hamilton yesterday, Mr. F. G. Munn, was charged with having Those who witnessed a "Derby trial driven a motor-cycle aegligently and on the Hongkong course, just before the with failing to produce his licence. annual meeting, between Mystic Dahlia Sergt. Hallam said defendant rode (Mr. Moller) and Saucy Dahlia (Chi along Coronation Road on the 18th April Ling) will recollect that good as the time at about 40 miles per hour Defendant. was, Sir Paul decided that the winner, depied both charges, and in answer to Sauey Dahlia, was scarcely good enough the second said that be actually bad the to compete with half bred ponies; and, licence in his pocket, but owing to the in consequence, he decided to keep the fact that the man who accosted him wa pony for the Shanghai meeting. His not in uniforma, he did not think he was Dr. PEARSE seconded, and the report patience has been most fittingly, reward a police officer was carried unanimously. This was alled and a number of his friends in Hong- the business before the meeting.
kong have benefitted accordingly.
16.-We consider that a fully qualifed Inspector shall be in permanent charge of the Central and Western Alarkets.
(Signed) . L. SMITH.
S. W. T80. W. V. M. KOCH. April acth, 19, There were no questions on the report, of which Mr. Wond KWONG TIN proposed the adoption.
Defendant was fined $15: on the first charge and $5 on the second..
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