ANTI-MUITSAI CAMPAIGN
ACTIVITIES OF HONGKONG SOCIETY REVIEWED AT ANNUAL MEETING.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
"2. According to the annual ¡roport of tho 8.C.A., pubished three months ago, the total num-
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1934.
SCOTS VOLUNTEERS.
ber of registered multsal had | CELEBRATE HALLOWE'EN AT been, reduced to 2,726. In other
COMPANY DINNER words, of_the_number originally registered 1,573 have disappeared * "Hallowe'en" was celebrated at j from the regiator. This great the Hongkong Volunteer Head- reduction was attributed to de-quarters last night by one of the partures from the Colony, restora-largest and most distinguished
WHY WORK MUST BE CARRIED ON. tons to parents and relatives, to gatherings which has yet been held
A review of the work of the Anti-Muitsal Society of Hong kong during the past year, was given at the fifteenth annual general meeting of members held at the Chinese Young Women's Christian Association at Bonham Road last evening.
The report shows that whilo much good has been achieved in conjunction with the Multsal Registration. Department at the Secretariat of Chinese Assairs, much more requires to be done before the evil is finally eradicated. The difficulties in the way of total abolition were agala 'Instanced by spenkers at the meeting.
A musical programme was ably, reported. For example, this Society rendered by atudenta of the jalone dealt with no less than 21 Young Chung Girls School anditeal cases. Inst year, not to apeak of those passing through other hands.
others,
Mr. Wong Sum-kan took the chair, and latroduced the spenkers,
Secretary's Report,
marriage, to liberation, on the multaal coming of age, and death,, hut was it not a result of owners failing to report changes of address as well? Many owners did this with the intention of evading periodical Inspection, 50 that they might exploit their slave girls.
under the ausplees of the Scottish Company of the Corps.
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Singing" and Bird Songs at
Eventido (Erie Coates).
Symphonic Rhapsody on 1 Pitch my
Capt. H.R. Forsyth, O.C. of the Company, presided and among the many guests present were:-Mr A. S. MacKichan, Chieftain of the St. Andrew's Soulety: Lt. Col. H.B.L. Dowbiggin, O.C. the long- kong Volunteer Defence Corps: **3. At first this Society pro- the Hon. Mr. A. D. A. Macfiregor, posed that the Government should Chief Justico; Mr. A. L. Shields, legislate for the registration of Capt. A. H. Potts, Major J. C. Mac- both the mutant and the adopted gown, Lord Douglas Malcolm [child. In view of the difficulties Douglas Hamilton, 2/Lt. G. E., C. of differentiating between the Moutrie, Lt. J. R. Way, Major two, the government thought it N, C. Parkes, Capt. J. S. Rodriques, wise to have both registered | Li, F. W. Ross, Mr. W. W. C. Shr*
Lonely Caravan" (Coates). under the same name. It was wan, Capt. W. Stewart. Mr. G. G. S. Eric Contes and Symphony Orch. The Diculties.
possible
Tegard
adopted Thomson, Mr. H. W. Bonner, Mr. Delibes in Vienan (arr. Walter). children as muliaal before the J, C. Dunbar, Sergt. Deans, Mr.
Orchestra Raymonde, "Though it is stipulated that term for registration had expired; F, J. Hayden, Mr. K. S. Morrison. What's Next? (nre. Finck). wages should be paid to all but after that period, even true Major H. M. J. Macintyre, Capt.
Herman Finck and his Orchestra. In the absence of Mr. Wong muital, and it is leglainted that muitsni had to be called adopted G. P. Maclean. 2/Lt. G. E. C. Pignoforte Solo--Dante Create Soo-tin, the Ноя. Chinese-treatment of any
kind in children in order to evade the Moutrle and Capt. D. W. Nortlack. Pinnofurie Solo-Pierrette
(Chaminade). Secretary of the Anti-Mulisai criminal, yet many cases have law. So it is not wise, after all, The huggia was piped in in-
(Chaminade). Society. Mr. Mak Mul-sang was been reported of unpaid and -to let the two come under the traditional style aml a true Scots
Una Bourne, called upon to read the annual treated muttual compelled. same category. The reason I selection of dishes provided the||Song-If I were King (Cosław). report. After making a brief re through threats and punishments, this: The adoption of children Rio Fare
Sang-Nichtvo! (Nothing Matters) view of the work done in the to tell lies before visiting Inspec-is not illegal and will therefore Following the Loyal Teast, Capt. (Pucen), Propaganda Week, held between tors. If this Sonlety did not exist long after the banishment Forsth
Dennis King (Baritone). proposed the toast of the 23rd and the 30th of Septem- exist, who would listen to their of the multaat vil As many "Our Guests and reviewed the Violin Solo-The Dance of the ber, Mr. Mak stated that during complaints? This Society helps have tried to evade the provisions activities of the Scottish Company Violin Solo--La Clochette (Paganini).
Goblins (Bazzini). the year-September 1933-October, not only the multani but also their of the Muitsal Ordinance under during the year. He pale tribute
Alfredo Rode. 1834-no fewer than 24 cases had
parents, Alhough they know the pretence of adoption, is it not to the assistance of the South Selection-Words and Music. been dealt with by the Anti-that they can have their daughters necessary then to have all adopted Wales Borderers instructora and
Debroy Somers Band. Multani Society. Of there ten
the back without payment, it is by no children registered, if this sur-noted with gratification the im-Vocni Ges-White Horse Inn cases were of cruelty.
mens DRAу for these simple vival of barbarism, the muitsal proveunt of the Company's per-) offender was convicted, in four country folk to find out that the system, is tot he ended at all? formances in machine gan opera the owners were warned. In proper procedure is to approach | evidence was wanted to prove the the S.C.A. There should there-1
"a. Tu eflect complete alli-44 at the moment thigh some of
Bon, The Company's strength wo offence. There were five cases in
tion In Hongkong, it is society of this kind to| Fore be
athem were on holiday. Alari which the owners had failed 10 give them the necessary advice.cessory
JATE Anti-
Mr. MacKlehan in reply with pay wages and one case of owner] Besides, our countrymen in Hong-Muitsal
movenient in Macan, that he was an ex-member of the falling to nellfy change of
Canton, and the Interior f kong, as a rule, do not like to go address. During the year
Hongkong Scottish Company and Thy: Chinent National In recalling his membership he to court as witnesses on behalf China. muitsal had
Hiberated of a maitani who has been ill-fevernment has, banned slavery salt he remembered the Termin- through the mediation of thin treated. For this
in any form; but owing to the tion of the Company in 1915 and reason, they society.
celuctant la giving fact that China is large and its various vicissitudes. He was By let the Trumpet Bray!
authority et anted, as Mr. Huang sao Hon glad to note that its enthusiasm -Early this year, Mr. J. D. Bush, Information to the the Hon. English Secretary of thest the place. If they niraply Tell the Chinese Minister of the Interior, was still maintained and that the (a) Baw, Row, ye. Lower Middle Society, was offered a position attrae story of the case to this gave me to know when he was in Saots Company had always stood
Sits Yat Sen University, Suciely, they are relieved of all Hongkong, this decree of th Canton.
(b) The Law is the Tru He accepted the post, responsibility. The existener of National Government has becois for the rights of Seulsenny In the
Embixliment, The programme was intersperej and as a result was prevented by this Society then, ertrages our dead letter. This is quite true. his frequent absence from the eitbens to report and indirectly But, in my opinion, If there had with songs and dances, the pro My Well-Loved Lord.
George Baker and Chorus of Men, been an organization like the gramme being "Scots Wha har" Colony from rendering his valu. helps to give better protection 10 Anti-Maitsal Society in the Daung by the Company; "A Bagpipe)
Winifred Lawson, Derek Oldham, able services to this Society and the muitsal.
Durrell Fancourt and Male Charus, terior of China, something might selection," song by Angua Deddles, Jherully AH he had done
"Another aim of this Society la have been dune, In previous years. His absence was] tu gdylar the owners of snítsai,
Sword Dance "Strathspey" by the
Winified Lawson and Mixed Chorus. keenly fell by this Society and it if they condescend to consult us.
pipers, selected songs by the Com- (b) Spurn not the Nobly Born, pany, and a pipe selection by the WAS then
anas to the proper proposed that
procedure they Assistant English Seerotary, should take In oratiop their
"he is now up to us to propole pipers. Mr. J. J. Ferguson war should
the activities of this Society, to accompanist. elected. be
in con-afnve girls, sequence, Mr. Y. K. Chan was co-i
'carry on propaganda Work, and to
the
been
four
ale Father
Propaganda Work.
Our attitude towards the Regis
opted by the Executive Committee, "As Hongkong is a big com, arouse the sympathy of the public.
For the year under review, mercial centre, many people from our honorary legal, advisers were Mr. in Shing 19, and Mr. Foter Sin.
Our honorary medical ad- visors were:--r. 1p Tai Ching, Dr. Sin Lok Shang, Dr. Ma Lok, and Dr. Chau Wai Cheung.
year.
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BUCEPAN
Mr. Young's Speech.
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Far East.
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TAIT'S CARNIVAL.
the interior of China are passing tration Order is that the anti- through the Colony very day, multani movement has met with into trouble the approval of the Government. ket They often through ignorance of the law. It is still too early to say whether | PATRONS CAN DRIVE WITH In so far as the Muitsal question the movement Is a success.
Is concerned, this society also nect
as naviser to the pubile.
Faur Paints,
"Now J wish to dwell four important points:
been registered?
OUT A LICENCE
There. Is one place in the Enst "As we all know, the maitsa where one can drive without a leence, jsystem is deeply rooted in the old where there are no traffic police to civilization of China. 11 cannot pail one up and demand name and bis erndirated in a short time. #Enddress, and where one enn break all remember, the
Arst Englishman (the rules of the road to the heart's whre condenined sinvery was John content. Westry, the great preacher of the "Where" mu may well ask, "is this 18th Century.
Taft's Eutopin?" At In 1774 he publish- Manila Carnival all this is possible un est a book unsparingly exposing the
greatest riding device ever
One case
motorists'
+
Big Wheel, a
The annual membership cam- paign of this Society was as ustal organized and unched at the beginning of the year. Over 100 members were registered,
Concluding Mr. Mak wished that? 9: titated that there were the Government would soon take; 1,239 maitsat on the register on steps to legislate for the registra- December 1, 1929. The netual tion of the adopted children, with a number of initsal in the Colony the exis of the slave system. | brought to the East-the “Dodgein": view to eradicate the evil system. should by no means be so small. Thirteen years afler this, the twenty small cars, under the control In the absence of Mr. J. 11, Harsh, | Arcording to an older report, It Anti-Slavery Society was founded. af their own drivers. These tars can
there were The successor of Wesley was be driven around over a smooth sur the Hon. English Secretary Mr. Was estimated that
Jhan 8,000 muitsal Y. K. Chan gave a summary of more
In William Wilberforce. After a
tave 50 by 80 feet, each car having the cases dealt with by the Anti-Hongkong. No doubt. in course straggle of 16 years the Abolition a reverse gear no one can drive either forwards or backwards. There is n Multani Society during the mist f time, many have deinrted|Bill was finally passed by the
deal of bumping; of course, but that from He said that the Anti-permanently
Hongkong: English Parliament in 1833. does not matter,-It is part of the Muitaal Movement would not be many have been restored to their Since that time, one hundred and fun. Bach car in surrounded by a
parents and complete
many have been one, years have elapsed; but the big rubber buffer, so one need not get the "Anti-Bound-Feet Movement, married; but, on the other hand, Anti-Slavery Society continues to frightened of a mash up". started at Amoy in 1874, if that quite a large percentage of ban an evil custom by legislation Slide, Merry-go-Round, and a new
is it not equally safe to assume exist. It is clear, then, that toval this season
Other riding devices with the earni supporters failed to bring their countrymen's aense, of shame into the muitsai ia Hongkong have not alone should be a very stow prorile called the Leaping Lenn,
Clas. We must fight to the end."* Good side shows new to Hongkong include the notor-drome, in which n motor-cyclist races a baby motor car DAY.BY DAY N EWS IN BRIEF around the wall hair-raising exhi Mr. S. C. Yeung, a former chairman, add, "The Anti-Mailsał PROE IS A VIVE NOT ONLY DREAD-
bition; the ever popular Hawaiian the great Absulon of typhold inporteds Hula dancers; Society has passed 13 years since į.
DEPILY MISCHIEVOUS IN HUMAN WAS reported to the local health with his magic show; living statues, its foundation, but, despite The ¡SOCITY, BUT PERHAPS OF ALL authorities on Thursday.
vaudeville show; Tarzan, the ap fact that propaganda work has OTHERS, THE MOST INSUPERABLE, BAR
man, who performs with snakes, and been carried on year after year, TO REAL INWARD IMPROVEMENT.- The Government is inviting tenners various other freuka and shows which a great number of our countrymen Mrs. E. Carter.
For the demolition of Reuniex Milis, go to make up the carnival. Junk Bay, and for the occupation for October 31, on the ground opposite They open their local season on are still indifferent to this noble
of humanity. Why are The and Licensing Sessione w osite the Western Market.
a period of five years of the pier ap-the Feninsula Hotel, Kowloon, It is Indifferent? It fa simply to be held on November 7, at 3.30
hoped that before the end of the Ono party, as a rule, durs | puni.
sengon here the very latest amuse- not keep muitual, so the welfare |
4 ment device which Mr. Tait has just of these youngsters is of no con
will arrive. This is a captive flying hurght from the Chicago Exhibition cura to them. They little know
machine, an which one can actually that, it is the duty of everyone
the Hongkmur learn to fly. to fight for the couse of hamanity.
The big free net for this year's So long as the muitsal system is
Notier is given that from Monday,
carnival is the world's clumpion high tolerated, it is impossible to November, the provision of diving der instructions from the Secretary partner. This
His Excellency the Governor, un diver Feejny Riggins and his lady poor girls from rafts, guard boats, etc.. 1 Bepulsy of State for the Colonies, has been entirely new for Hongkeng, and being protect those
will being sold and ill-treated, and weBay will be disemtinued for the win-pleased to recognise Mr. Charles of an aquatie nature should prove a be something cannot even say that our own ter months.
Hoover, provisionally and pending big drawing children will not be forced into
the issue of His Majesty's Exequatur, formance no- charge is made except
card. For this per slavery if such a system prevails.
It is noted that at the expiration as Consul General of the United the usual gate admission of 20 cents All evil systems, it allowed to
of three months the name of the Far States at Hongkong. exist, will sooner or later aflee will, unless cause is shown to the Eastern Building Company, Limited,,
for adults and 10 eents for child- Top society at large. It is our duty contrary, be struck off the register fallowed by a teu party, was given An excellent literary programme, to put an end to them.
and the company wil "Thore is another party who
by members of the Literary Society of the Institute of Commerce, of the regard the Anti-Multšai Society His Excellency the Governe hos Hongkong Chun-Shing Commerical as a social superflully, assumint aminted Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell, Aerdenty yesterday afternoon. that legislation has already made provisionally, and subject to Several sturients contributed speeches the aystem Illegal, that all inuitsal Majesty's sure, to be temporarily towards the programme, while Mr. C. an Unsficial Member of the Legisla S. Kwok, the lion. President, and Mr. havo boen. registered and tive Council, in the place of the Hon. Y. C. Li, lón, Director, alan nidress? The new "Cheèro" Club will be periodically visited by inspectors, Mr. Win Henry Bell, who is the stulents. Speeches were and that wages have been paid temporarily aiment from the Colony by Mr. Yow Yin-young, who spoke on ber 8, by Lady Peel, wife of H. E. mada opened on Thursday, Novem- to them. All these, in their
The Effects of Unemployment: Mr.the Governor, at 4.30 p.m. opinion, mean a great success for The Hongkong Government 1 per La Hon-ehung en "Postina": Mr. G. the. Anti-Multsal Society which ceat. Bonds are now ready for de R. All on "Regular Exercise is personal invitation to the numerous It will not be possible to send a should cease to function as its vors, Holders of allotment letters Reneficial to Our Lives; Mr. Chan generons subscribers who have en- alma has been achieved. There is should tender those in exchange for Kwan-lion on "Suerts": Mr. A. Rabled the Committee to place such a momo_truth in their argument; Bonds at the Head Office of the Hong-Kitchell on "Hobit and Mr. ilo Kok- but they should also note that porntion of at the Hongkong Offee Mankind." "Musical items were ren- the Service men in the Colony, but. kong and Shanghai Banking Cor-keang on "Science is a Blessing to fine institution at the disposal of dnade of 11-treatment, and of of the Chartered Bank of India, tered by Messrs. Lo Hon-chung, A. I all friends are cordially invited to traffic in children are still being Australia and China.
Kitchell, and Kwok Pul-yu.
the ceremony and will be welcomed,
they this.
Is Excellency the Governor It is notified that Dr. J. P. Felly Lieutenant J. K. Bousfield to the approved of the promotion of Second resumed duty as Port Health gerank of Captain in the Army Service October 24. and Inspector "f Emigrants
Can Corps Cure
Volunteer Defence Corps.
will be dissolveil.
THE "CHEERO” CLUB.
ALL FRIENDS WELCOME AT OPENING CEREMONY
(Stolz). Selection-Ball at the Savoy
(Abraham).
Light Opera Company,
Drury Lane Theatre Orchesten.
Close Down,
2.15 p.m.
1-7 pm. Chinese Programme. 7 p.m. London and New York Stock and Commodity Quotations.
7.05-7.27 p.m.
Excerpts from "Iolanthe" (Gilbert and Sullivan),
Cinsnes,
Chorus of Men.
Chorus » Men.
(a) Nay, Tempt me not.
(c)
My Lords, it may not be. Winifred Lawson, Derck Oldbarn, Darrell Fancourt, 1. Rands, George Baker and Male Chorus. (n) When I-went to the Bar,
Derek Oldham and Mule Chorus,
George Baker. (b) When Darkly looms the Day,
W. Lawson, N. Briercliffe, D. Old- hain, D. Fancourt and Male Chorus, 7.27-8 p.m.
Musical Comedy and Film Songs, Selection The Cat and the Fiddle.
New Mayfair Orchestra. Song-Three Wishes, Song-Let me give my Happiness
to you?
"Jessie Matthews (Soprano). Selection-Rose Marie (Primi).
New Mayfnic Orchestra. Vecal Gen C. B. Cochran's 1030
Light Opera Company, 8 p.m. Lent Time and Weather Report. 803-8.22 p.m. A Jazz Piano Recital
Revue,
by the late Rale da Costa.
1. Just one more Chance.
2. The Queen was in the Parlour.
3. One Minute to one.
4. I had to change the Words, 6. True.
6. A Thousand Goodnights, 8.22-8.40 p.m.
Peer Gynt Suite, No. 2 (Grieg.
Op. 65).
New Queen's Hall Light Orchestra conducted by Georg Schneevoigt. 1. Ingrid's Kinge,
2. Arabian Dance.
3. Return of Peer Gynt.
J. 1 Squirr
4. Solveigs Song. 8.40-9
p.m. The Celeste Ociet. Perpetuum Mobile (Weiser, art.
Crooke). Valse Caprice (Rubinstein, arr.
Croake).
Second Movement from "Symphonie Pathetique" (Tschaikowsky, arr. Robertson).
ITT
Gavatte, from "Mignon" (Thomas), Scene de Ballet de' Berint,
W. Sear).
9-11.30 p.m.
A Relay of the Hongkong Hotel Dance Orchestra from the Hongkong Hotel Room Chy courtesy of the Management).
9,30-11.m. Reuter Press. Bulletins, London 1 1. Stock and Commodity Quota inx.
10.30 p.m.
Commodity Quotations, followed by Renter Press Bulletins, Rugby Mid- day Press News, Further Landon und New York Stock Opening Quotations.
11.30 p.m. Close Down. SUNDAY'S PROGRAMME,
..
10-11
A Relay of the Service from St. Joseph's Church.
Order of Service.
1. Holy Mass.
(a) Kyrie.
(b) Sermon on "The Kingship of Christ" by the Rev., Father Bourke, SJ,
(e) Offertory-Lauda Ston
(Chudana),
(d) Sanctus, Benedettin and Agnus
Del.
(e) Voluntary:
2. Benediction of the Blessed Snera- ment,
(a) Salutaris.
b) Tantum Ergo.
(e) AdorenUA.
11-12.15 p..
A Relay of the Service from St..
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