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The total strength of the District Watchmen Force at the end of the year was 120 while the approved establishment is 122.
The number of convictions secured by the Force was 371 as compared with 498 in 1924 and 239 in 1923.
Inspector Appleton retired and Sub-Inspector F. W. Shaftain was seconded from the Police Department on 1st March to take charge of the District Watchmen. The work of the detective branch of the Force, which is this Officer's special care, was of a very high order, but that of the uniformed branch left much to be desired. One reason for this is probably the archaic nature of the uniform, which tends to deter likely young men from enlisting. A petition from the Force for a change of uniform was presented to the Committee early in the year; but it was decided to leave the matter over for the return of the permanent Chairman.
The contract for the new Quarters in Yaumati was let in June through Messrs. Denison, Ram and Gibbs, the figure being $21,000 with certain extra charges for piling which amounted to nearly $4,000. Possession of the site could not be obtained before the end of August; but from that date, notwithstanding the difficulties of the labour situation, work proceeded very satisfactorily.
With this practical evidence of the Committee's care for the district in hand, it was felt that the time was ripe for asking the Chinese shops in Yaumati and Mongkok to contribute to the funds of the Force in the same way as their fellows in Hongkong. The call was for 1% on rentals, and despite very adverse conditions, about $2,500 was collected in respect of the last quarter of the year.
(ii). PERMITS.
35. Four hundred and twelve (412) permits to fire crackers were issued as against one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) in 1924, and of these, three hundred and thirty-three (333) were on the occasion of marriage.
Other permits issued were 21 for religious ceremonies and 6 for processions. 120 permits were issued for theatricals, 110 of which performances were held in permanent and 10 in temporary buildings.
MARRIAGES.
Ordinance No. 7 of 1875 and No. 6 of 1903.
The number of marriages solemnised during the year was 159 as compared with 710 in 1924. The number contracted at the Registrar's Office was 24. In 1924 it was 27.
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The total strength of the District Watchmen Force at the end of the year was 120 while the approved establishment is 122.
The number of convictions secured by the Force was 371 is compared with 498 in 1924 and 239 in 1923.
Inspector Appleton retired and Sub-Inspector F. W. Shaftain was seconded from the Police Department on 1st March to take charge of the District Watchmen. The work of the detective branch of the Force, which is this Officer's special care was of a very high order, but that of the uniformed branch left much to be desired. One reason for this is probably the archaic nature of the uniform, which tends to deter likely young men from enlisting. A petition from the Force for a change of uniform was presented to the Committee early in the year; but it was decided to leave the matter over for the return of the permanent Chairman.
The contract for the new Quarters in Yaumati was let in June through Messrs. Denison, Ram and Gibbs, the figure being $21,000 with certain extra charges for piling which amounted to nearly $4,000. Possession of the site could not be obtained before the end of August; but from that date notwithstanding the difficulties of the labour situation, work proceeded very satisfactorily.
With this practical evidence of the Committee's care for the district in hand, it was felt that the time was ripe for asking the Chinese shops in Yaumati and Mongkok to contribute to the funds of the Force in the same way as their fellows in Hongkong. The call was for 1% on rentals and despite very adverse condi- tions about $2,500 was collected in respect of the last quarter of the year.
(ii). PERMITS.
35. Four hundred and twelve (412) permits to fire crackers were issued as against one thousand three hundred and one (1,301) in 1924, and of these three hundred and thirty-three (333) were on the occasion of marriage.
Other permits issued were 21 for religious ceremonies and 6 for processions. 120 permits were issued for theatricals, 110 of which performances were held in permanent and 10 in temporary inildings.
MARRIAGES.
Ordinance No. 7 of 1875 and No. 6 of 1903.
The number of marriages solemnised during the year was
159 as compared with 710 in
the Registrar's Office was 24.
1924. The number contracted at In 1924 it was 27.
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