2.
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the Vagrancy Act of 1824 providing for the punishment of
rogues and vagabonds some of the provisions of which have
already been included in section 21 of the Summary Offences
Ordinance, 1932.
5.
This Amending Ordinance deals with the practice by
making it a summery offence and adding astrology, phrenology,
and physiognomics to the list of subtle crafts, means or
devices set out in the Straits Settlements Ordinance.
Pro-
secution is made subject to the consent of the Secretary for
Chinese Affairs.
6.
I am of opinion that this is an Ordinance to which His
Excellency the Governor may properly assent in the name of
His Majesty and on His behalf.
aldat
Attorney General.