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DEAL DIRECT.
Telephone Central 4881.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1929.
MUI TSAI PROBLEM ISSUES.
(Continued from Pasg 9)
Sir, Since our verbal exchange of views on the subject of_en- forcing registration of Mui Tani, I have duly transmitted to you a somewhat exhaustive report on the question at issue.
re-
BATHING PAVILION.
SOUTH CHINA'S BUILDING AT
NORTII POINT.
The first permanent bathing pavil- len to be erected in the Colony is the now building of the South China Athletic Association now being con structed at North Point. It is an ambitious scheme, providing accom modation for hundrede of bathers, and South China are to be congratulatod upon their enterprise.
Considerable limo has clapsed enabling you to examine the de- tails of the report and tho suggested regulations for gistration, and the Society would be grateful for a reply, indicating whether or not the Government is In a position to assent to the pro- posed measure for checking slavery in Hongkong.
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Judging by concrete complaints of ill-treatment, my Committee and I have every reason to believe that cruelty to, and purhase of Mui Tsal, continue unabated and stronger measures should he adopted to put an end to the ovil,
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In the past bathers have been con- tent with matsheds, but South China, in view of their experience of typhoons in the past and the constant recurring expense, have decided that both from the point of view of economy and of henliha permanent structure is to bo preferred. Their new bathing pavil is being erected on cemont con. provide crete columns and the plans a very pleasing dosign and ample ac commodation for the members.
Facing the Shaukiwan Road, the new club will have a frontage of 150 feet. There is a spacious entrance, which leads into the main hall of the Club, on the right of which is the The dimensions men's dressing room. The heart of the whole matter, of the room ara 82 ft. by 25 ft., and you will tell me, is to convince on the one alde are some 200 lockers
which the bathers can place their the Government of cruelty beyond clothing when in the water and on the need other ten frosh water shower baths. any reasonable doubt. "I scarcely reiterate what is already it in estimated that 159 men can use set forth in my report ou that the dressing room at the same time. ncore, except to remind you again women's dressing room is on
The that our Society is at once con- the left side of the entrance and is fronted with a twofold difficulty, slightly analler. Here are provided First, to obtain the real co- eleven cubicles intended to necom- ordination of effort between the modate one bather each and eight Secretary for Chinese Affairs and larger cubicles in which two ladies can be accommodated. The large of dressing room is Society to ferret out
Is 44 ft. 19 ft. and
by True enough, your as- there are showers.
cubicles sistants have spared no pains to in the dressing room afford accom- investigate all easen brought be modation for 75 lady bathers, fore them. The trouble
On the harbour side there is les, however, in getting hold of the spacious verandah the whole length right Mui Toni upen the informa- of the building enclosed by iron rail- tion supplied by anonymous let extension bridges will be erected run- inga. From the pavilion two bamboo ters. More, often than not, thening out into the sen, The length of mistress resorts to substituting these are 150 ft. and 120 ft. Thera a normal girl for one who bears will be Roparated by A pool about 50 the actual marks of cruelty, yards wide, where will be provided Second, the extreme diflculty of three jumping boards of the type in establishing convictions in court use on the Repulse Bay beach. for cruelty, as cases are not The cost of the building is $20,000 further $9,000 will be usually brought to our notice and until some few days after the necessary to furnish it.
ture WAS designed by Messrs. cruel birching and Inhuman Clark and Iu, architects, and the con- chastisement of the Mui Tsai.
tractors are Messrs. Hanley and Co,
САНСА
So far as regards the buying and selling of Mui Tsai, there in not the shadow of a doubt in our mind that the trafficking goes
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The struc-
When the bathing season is in full swing, there will be available a fleet of twenty sampans enabling bathera vals between swimming. to indulge in rowing during the inter-
on all the time. This leads me The building, is expected to be com- to bring to your notice a completed and in use about the beginning
plaint Indged at our Society re-of June.
cently. The alleged facts of the case are as embodied in the state- ment attached. It is earnestly hoped that you will be good enough to examible further into the card, so that the girl may be restored to the custody of the mother.
I would appreciate a reply at your convenience, as I am desired to render a report at the next general committen meeting. Yours faithfully.
Hon. English Secretary.
THE WATER SUPPLY.
DR. KOCH SAYS IT IS NOT
UP TO STANDARD.
The water supply question came up for discussion at a meeting of the Sanitary Board yesterday, in connexion with a report from the Government Bacteriologist on the supplies for the months of April
and May.
Dr. W. V. M. Koch having com- mented on the condition of some of the water, which, he said, was not up to standard, the Chairman (Mr. W. J. Carrie) said that he understood that, in every chao where the supply was not up to standard, the Government Bac- teriologist at once informed the Water Authority, who would then take such measures with the Me- dical Officer of Health, Engineers and other people concerned as would bring about the desired re- sulta. Beyond that, he was afraid
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RIFLE SHOOTING.
OPENING OF THE CHINA COMMAND MEETING.
The rifle meeting of the China Command (Hongkong Arca) opened yesterday on the Kowloon range when, three events were fired off, To-day 11. E. Major General Sandilands, General Officer Commanding, will present the prizes to the successful competitors.
The following were the results you- terday!
Soldiers' Chub Challenge
Con (British) open to individual W.O's, N.C.Os, and men of the British Re- ular Army in Hongkong.-Pte. Belm, K.0.5.B. (72 points) 1, Piper Taylor, K.O.S.D., (76 painta) 2.
There wore three practices in thin ovent, and the highest score at 300 yards in Practice was made by Piper Taylor and Pte. Hall of the KC.O.S.B., who tied with 45 points. In practice 2 over 200 yards range Fr. 58, or with 16 points each. Langford and Pte. Belm of
Four-tled for honours in
3, practice the range being 500 yards,L/C Robertson, SLL L/S Palmer, R.E.; Signalman Turner, It.E. and Lieut. Swayne, S.; each scoring 19.
In the Command. Championship, Ple. Belm and Piper Taylor of the K.O.S.B. Look first place yesterday.
Event was open to all ranks who bad not competed in Event 1, and the Valunteers, and Pie, Stewart of the K.O.S.B. was first with 36 points, L/C Gardiner of the K.O.S.B. boing second with 33 points.
the Sanitary Board could do no- YESTERDAY'S SOCCER. thing, but if Dr. Koch so desired,
he could bring the mattor to the attention of the Water Authority, who would then give his expluna- tion,
DEFEATED GENERAL.
REPORTED TO BE GOING TO DAIREN.
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THE UNITED SERVICES
JUNIOR FINAL,
Playing on the Soskunpoo ground, 1.MA. Bruce boat the RA by three goals to nil yesterday, in the United Services Junior Final.
Rain came on just as the match was due to start and for a time the players found it hard to obtain a foothold. Exchangen were oven. After twenty minutes the Bruce took the lead through Brown, who beat Lawrence with a shot that kept low. The Gun ner made stremicus efforts to get on terms, but were a goal down at the interval.)
Shanghai, May 14. A Japanese report. from Kirin states that General Chu Yu-pu in- tenda to proceed to Dairen. The Dairen police are keeping a close
Early in the second half Lawrence watch on the coming visit of the Gunners cleared the free kick. At was penalised for carrying, but the defeated Chinese lender. It is the other end Taylor and Allen sent very probably that General Chu in shots, but Findlay was safe in tho will be prevented from landing, sailors' goal, Nan Chung Pari
DES MOINES AFFAIR,
STUDENTS OBTAIN A COURT ORDER.
Des Moines, May 14. By obtaining a Court order, the students have forced the University to reopen.
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Evans put the saflors further ahend, taking the ball from a rebound from corner flag and beating Lawrence with a
the
a fast cross shot. The Gunners rafiled, and both Roed and Taylor tested Findlay with good tries,
the issue beyond doubt
whevet
put
he converted a pass from Dobell, giving the Bruce a three goals lead. In the closing minutes the Bruse failed to score from a penalty, Law. renco stopping the spot kick taken by Rowell,
To-Day's Final.
Today at 5 p.m. the RA. and K.0.8.B, will contost the United Ser Classes have proceeded in a moat vicos Senior Final on the Bobkunpoo orderly manner Reuter's Ameri ground. The referee will be M.A.A. can Service.
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