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24. The Force was maintained at its full authorised strength, namely:— 5 Head District Watchmen, 6 Assistant Head District Watchmen, 26 detectives and 103 uniformed men.
25. During the year one member of the Force died and five were dismissed. Recruits were obtained for the six vacancies.
26. Inspector E. J. Ellis remained in charge until 29th October when he proceeded on leave prior to retirement. He was succeeded by Inspector E. G. Post.
27. The Force has, as in previous years, specialised in matters affecting the Chinese community, and the work during the year has been satisfactory.
A total of 1,214 successful prosecutions was brought by the District Watch Force, which shows a decrease in the number of cases in comparison with the year 1937, but this is largely due to a considerable number of uniformed District Watchmen being engaged on special duties such as the following:—
Accompanying vaccinators on a door-to-door campaign during the small-pox epidemic.
Protection of refugee camps.
Work in connection with civil inquiries, the volume of which showed an increase.
28. Comparative figures of all cases for the last three years are attached (Table VIII).
29. Discipline was good. There were five dismissals as compared with six and three in 1937 and 1936 respectively and twenty-nine departmental reports as compared with fifty-two and forty-seven in the same years. One first class, two second class, and four third class medals for long service were awarded, and two men received special commendation.
TUNG WAH HOSPITAL AND MAN MO TEMPLE.
(Tables IX to XIV).
(ORDINANCES 31 OF 1930 & 10 of 1908).
30. The following gentlemen served on the Committee for 1938:—
Mr. Chau Shiung,
Mr. Lo Min-nung,
Mr. Yeung Wing-hong,
Mr. Wong Chi-po,
Mr. Lo Hin-shing,
Mr. Wan Wan-ching,
Mr. Lam Pui-sang,
Mr. Tong Yick-tong,
Mr. Hui Lap-sam,
Mr. Hong Kang-po,
Mr. Fok Tit-yu,
Mr. Fung Wai-hin.
31. A detailed report on the medical work of the hospital, by the Visiting Medical Officer, will be found in Annexe B.