K 5
Samples purchased and sent to the Government Analyst :
Brandy. Rum. Whisky. Ale. Port. Sherry. Gin.
3 6 4 2 2
All the above samples were certified to be genuine with the exception of two samples of whisky purchased from the Sun Co. and Sincere Co., these two samples being deficient in the amount of higher alcohols. The two firms were prosecuted and fined $20 each.
One sample of whisky purchased from the Nam Hing Lung was found deficient in the amount of higher alcohols. The firm was prosecuted and fined $25.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
16. The following prosecutions were instituted under the Traffic Regulations, (Notification No. 359 in the Gazette of the 6th December, 1912), since repealed by Notification No. 141 of the 7th April, 1916-
Proseen- Convic- Withdrawn. Discharged. Remandex. Result. tions. tions. 2,512 2,411 46 54 1 $8,031.50MENDICANTS.
17. Forty beggars were dealt with by the Magistrate, and three who were sick were sent to the Tung Wah Hospital. 377 were sent to Canton as follows:---
How often sent away. Canton. Total, Once, 328 377 Twice,... 37 Thrice. 6 Four times,... 5 Six times, ... 1Page 195
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