long as
Executive Council that, as long the Registrar General is a gentleman thoroughly acquainted with the- -habits and customs of Chinese; - the duty of granting these permits for religious
more
ceremonies is much
safely entrusted to him
than to the Captain Superintendent
of
Police. This Officer will be consulted, and any representations made by him will always mest
with due attention and consideration.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble dervant, BIlarsh
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Report on Ordinance 9 of 1886.
I have examined the
accompanying Ordinance, entitled "The "Religious Ceremonies and Festivals __ "Ordinance 1886," and I am of opinion that the Ordinance is one which is
not contrary to the Governor's
Instructions.
The object of this Ordmaner is to regulate Chinese Ceremonies and Religious Festivals.
Except in special cases the Ordinance is not to apply to Chinese funeralo or marriage prosessions thus relieving the Chinese of many formalities which they had to fulfil
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