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7. The number of women and girls repatriated during the year was 92.
8. 5 prosecutions were undertaken by this office under the Women and Girls Protection Ordinance, and four convictions were obtained.
(ii) Male Emigration, (Assisted).
(Table V).
9. The figures for the year show an increase of over 31% over the number for 1926.
CHINESE BOARDING HOUSES.
The Boarding House Ordinance, No. 23 of 1917.
(Table VI).
10. Under this Ordinance Chinese Boarding Houses are divided into six classes for the purposes.
11. During the year 16 convictions were obtained for breaches of the Ordinance as compared with 7 in 1926.
Ordinance No. 3 of 1888.
(i) District Watch.
(Table VII).
12. The District Watch Committee met on 12 occasions; the average attendance being 14. The loyal advice and assistance of the Committee (which deals with every kind of question affecting the Chinese Community) continue to be of the greatest value to the Government.
13. The Hon. Sir Shouson Chow, Messrs. Lo Cheung Shiu, Wong Iu Tung and To Sz Tun's terms of 5 years expired and they were re-appointed by His Excellency the Governor for a further period of 5 years.
14. During the year the two members selected from the retiring Committees of the Tung Wa Hospital and the Po Leung Kuk who hold their appointments for one year, were Mr. Tam Woon Tong and Mr. Chau Tsun Nin vice Mr. Ma Chui Chiu and Mr. Li Yik Mui whose terms had expired.
15. At the end of the year the District Watch Force reached full strength consisting of 122 members. S.I. Shaftain continued in charge of the Force until November when he went on leave and his place was taken by S.I. Andrew. The number of convictions secured by members of the force was 606, a number
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7. The number of women and girls repatriated during the year was 92.
8. 5 prosecutions were undertaken by this office under the Women and Girls Protection Ordinance, and four convictions were obtained.
(ii)-Male Emigration, (Assisted).
(Table V).
9. The figures for the year show an increase of over 31% over the number for 1926.
CHINESE BOARDING HOUSES.
The Boarding House Ordinance, No. 23 of 1917.
(Table VI).
10. 'Under, this Ordinance Chinese Boarding Houses are. divided into six classes for the purposes.
11. During the year 16 convictions were obtained for breaches of the Ordinance as compared with 7 in 1926.
Ordinance No. 3 of 1888.
(i)-District Watch.
(Table VII).
12. The District Watch Committee met on 12 occasions; the average attendance being 14. The loyal advice and assist- ance of the Committee (which deals with every kind of question affecting the Chinese Community) continue to be, of the greatest value to the Government.
13. The Hon: Sir Shouson Chow, Messrs. Lo Cheung Shiu, Wong Iu Tung and To Sz Tun's terms of 5 years expired and they were re-appointed by His Excellency the Governor for a further period of 5 years.
14. During the year the two members selected from the retiring Committees of the Tung Wa Hospital and the Po Leung Kuk who hold their appointments for one year, were Mr. Tam Woon Tong and Mr. Chau Tsun Nin vice Mr. Ma Chui Chiu and Mr. Li Yik Mui whose terms had expired.
15. At the end of the year the District Watch Force reached full strength consisting of 122 members. S.I.. Shaftain continued in charge of the Force until November when he went on leave and his place was taken by S.I. Andrew. The number of con- victions secured by members of the force was 606, a number
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