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B. O. Work.
39. Testing Drains.--Fees amounting to $40.00 were collected on account of additional inspections of drains necessitated by carelessness or negligence on the part of the parties concerned in the carrying out of the work. This shows a decrease of $90.00 compared with 1914.
40. Modifications.--Written modifications of various sections of the Ordinance were granted in 61 cases under the powers conferred by Section 264B. This shows a decrease of 41 compared with 1914.
41. Applications and Appeals to the Governor-in-Council under Section 265.--There is nothing to record under this heading.
42. Cemeteries.--Work in connection with forming new terraces, etc., to afford additional grave spaces was carried out in the following cemeteries:
Mount Caroline (Sections A & B).
Kai Lung Wan (Sections A & C).
Han Pui Loong (Sections A, B & C and Plague Section).
Kowloon Tong (Sections B & C).
Sai Yu Shek (Section A).
In addition, various paths were surfaced, roads formed and other maintenance works were carried out at Mount Caroline, Kailungwan, Kowloon Tong and Chai Wan.
Work in connection with the laying out of the first section of the new Chinese Cemetery at Aberdeen (A.I.L. 78) for permanent interments was completed at a cost of about $25,000.00, the whole of which was defrayed by the Founders. In addition to this, the construction of a pier for use in connection with the Cemetery was undertaken, the estimated cost of it being $3,800. The pier is 115 feet long, the main portion being constructed of rubble, faced with squared stone, set in cement mortar. A timber T-head, with landing steps, is provided to enable launches to come alongside. The contract for the pier was let to the Tung Shing Firm, who were also the contractors for the laying out of the cemetery. A survey of the laid-out portion of the cemetery was being made but had not been completed at the close of the year.
43. Theatres Regulation Ordinance.--Twenty-eight licences were issued under this Ordinance during the year for the holding of various public performances. In some cases, the licences were for performances in buildings specially erected for the purpose, in some cases for existing buildings which were altered as required prior to the granting of the licences, and in other cases for performances in the open air.