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39. Testing Drains.-Fees amounting to $90.00 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 an increase of $70.00 as compared with 1916. 203 drainage inspections were made during the year.
40. Modifications.-Written modifications of various sections of the Ordinance were granted in 62 cases under the powers conferred by Section 264b. This shows an increase of 10 as compared with 1916.
41. Applications and Appeals to the Governor-in-Council under Section 265-Applications for modifications of various sections of the Ordinance were made to the Governor-in-Council in 7 cases, 4 of which were granted, certain conditions being imposed in 2 cases.
42. Cemeteries.-Work in connection with forming new terraces, &c., to afford additional grave spaces, was carried out in the following cemeteries:---
Mount Caroline (Sections A and C).
Kai Lung Wan (Section A).
Kai Lung Wan East (Section A and Plague Section).
Chai Wan (Section A).
Hau Pui Loong (Section A and Plague Section).
Kau Lung Tong (Section B).
Sai Yu Shek (Section A).
In addition, various paths were surfaced, roads formed and rainstorm damages repaired, whilst other works in the nature of maintenance were carried out at Mount Caroline, Kai Lung Wan, Kai Lung Wan East and Hau Pui Loong.
A new survey of Kai Lung Wan East Cemetery was commenced and was nearing completion at the end of the year.
43. Theatres Regulation Ordinance.-Forty-three 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 licences; and in other cases for performances in the open air.
A sum of $1,540.00 was derived from fees paid in connection with the issue of licences. This includes the following cases in which the nominal fee of $1.00 was sanctioned by the Governor-in-Council:-Helena May Institute; St. Stephen's Girls' College, Caine Road; and Reading Room, Kowloon Docks. The foregoing places are in addition to those mentioned in previous Reports.
B. O. Work.
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39. Testing Drains.-Fees amounting to $90.00 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 an increase of $70.00 as compared with 1916. 203 drainage inspections were made during the year.
40. Modifications.-Written modifications of various sections of the Ordinance were granted in 62 cases under the powers con- ferred by Section 2646. This shows an increase of 10 as compared with 1916.
41. Applications and Appeals to the Governor-in-Council under Section 265-Applications for modifications of various sections of the Ordinance were made to the Governor-in-Council in 7 cases, 4 of which were granted, certain conditions being imposed in 2
cases.
42. Cemeteries.-Work in connection with forming new ter- races, &c., to afford additional grave spaces, was carried out in the following cemeteries:---
Mount Caroline (Sections A and C).
Kai Lung Wan (Section A).
Kai Lung Wan East (Section A and Plague Section).
Chai Wan (Section A).
Hau Pui Loong (Section A and Plague Section).
Kau Lung Tong (Section B).
Sai Yu Shek (Section A).
In addition, various paths were surfaced, roads formed and rainstorm damages repaired, whilst other works in the nature of maintenance were carried out at Mount Caroline, Kai Lung Wan, Kai Lung Wan East and Han Pui Loong.
A new survey of Kai Lung Wan East Cemetery was com- menced and was nearing completion at the end of the year.
43. Theatres Regulation Ordinance.-Forty-three 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 licences; and in other cases for per- formances in the open air.
A sum of $1,540.00 was derived from fees paid in connection with the issue of licences. This includes the following cases in which the nominal fee of $1.00 was sanctioned by the Governor-in- Council:-Helena May Institute; St. Stephen's Girls' College, Caine Road; and Reading Room, Kowloon Docks. The foregoing places are in addition to those mentioned in previous Reports.
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