Amendments are dealt with as follows :
Where the amendment consists in the substitution of words, the
original words are printed in italics and if the substituted
words consist of only two or three words they are also
inserted in brackets ( in italics ) immediately after the original
words ; where they consist of more words the reference to
the amending Ordinance is only given.
Where the amendment is general the reference is usually at foot
of the section .
In all cases of repeals and amendments references are given to the
repealing Ordinance at the foot of the Ordinance or sections or in their
appropriate place in the body of the section.
In some instances marginal references to the English Acts from which
the Ordinances have been taken have been added , in other cases and
especially in more recent Ordinances these references form part of the
original marginal notes to the sections .
Obvious errors in print have been noticed marginally and occasionally
explanatory foot notes have been added which of course are not authoritative.
Where Ordinances have been affected by legislation or regulations,
& c. made under Ordinances too late to be inserted in the text of a volume
but prior to binding up they will be referred to or inserted in the addenda.
ANDREW J. LEACH.
Hongkong, December , 1890 .