The management of temples by temple-keepers has seen significant improvements under the supervision of the Secretary for Chinese Affairs. A noteworthy case is the large and popular Kwun Yam Temple at Hung Hom, where the accepted tender was $3,680 compared with $1,850 previously when the Temple was under the control of the local kaifong. The Committee agreed to make a grant of $100 per month from the General Chinese Charities Fund to the free school maintained in connection with the Temple—an excellent example of how Chinese charities will benefit by the proper control of temple revenues. Regulations were also drawn up for observance by temple-keepers in the care of temples under their charge and to safeguard the worshipping public against excessive charges by temple-keepers for joss-sticks and other paraphernalia.
STAFF
Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
33. The Hon. Mr. E. R. Hallifax acted as Colonial Secretary throughout the year and the Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North acted as Secretary for Chinese Affairs with the exception of the period March 12th to March 26th when his place was taken by Mr. S. B. B. McElderry.
Chief Assistant to Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Mr. T. W. Ainsworth acted as Chief Assistant to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs from 1st January to 12th March and Mr. R. A. D. Forrest from 18th March to 31st December.
Assistants to Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
Mr. E. H. Williams continued as an Assistant to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs until 18th October when his place was taken by Mr. J. S. MacLaren.
Mr. R. R. Todd continued as an Assistant to the Secretary for Chinese Affairs throughout the year.
Emigration Officers.
S. I. O'Connor reverted to the Police Department on 6th September and was succeeded by S. I. Russell.
Sergt. G. Haywood reverted to the Police Department on 20th August and was succeeded by Sergt. McKay.
Inspector of Women and Girls.
Sub-Inspector G. A. Stimson continued to act as Inspector under the Women and Girls Protection Ordinance, 1897, until February 2nd when he proceeded on leave and was succeeded by Sub-Inspector W. R. Chester-Woods, who reverted to the Police Department on August 25th and was relieved by Sergt. E. G. Post.
R. A. C. NORTH,
Secretary for Chinese Affairs.
May 4th, 1929.