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nection with new building lots were carried out in Hong Kong and Kowloon. The construction of the large breakwater and other works in connection with the Typhoon Refuge at Mongkoktsui was completed in August and a commemoration stone was laid by H.E. the Governor in December. Good progress was made with the construction of the masonry dam of the new impounding reservoir at Tytam Tuk whilst the laying of two new pumping mains and the extension of the pumping station to accommodate the additional plant were completed. Good progress was also made with the construction of extensive filter beds and a large service reservoir for the supply of the Western District of the City. The whole of II. 3 was resumed in connection with a scheme for the extension of the Central Police Station.
Legislation.-35 Ordinances (14 Amendment) passed. The principal matters dealt with were: Seditious Publications (Possession), Estate Duty, Post Office, Asiatic Emigration, Companies, Deportation, Military Stores (Exportation), Declaration of Ultimate Destination, Alien Enemies (Winding up), Trading with the Enemy, and Travellers Restriction.
1916.
(Mr. Claud Severn administered from 6.11.16 to 8.12.16).
Principal Events.-Yaumati Dispensary opened by His Excellency the Governor (25/1). Inauguration of new Catholic Orphanage at West Point (2/3). Sailors of the Royal Navy on service in the China Sea entertained by Hong Kong ladies (18/3). Rousing War Speech by His Excellency the Governor at the annual dinner of Hong Kong Volunteer Corps Sergeants' Mess (25/3). Establishment of a school for study of Chinese suggested at Annual Meeting of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce (28/3). Wreck of the S.S. Chiyo Maru near eastern extremity of Lema group of islands. All