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THE CHINA WAY WEDMINDAK

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WEDDING

MANY BILLS ON TABLE

Legislative Council Meeting

FIXED EXCHANGE FOR THREE MONTES

At the meeting of the Legisla tive Council yesterday the follow- fing Councillors were present:

His Excellency the Governor (Sir Andrew Caldecott Kt, C.M.G.. (CRE); His Excellency the Gen- eral Officer Commanding the

Troops (Major General A. W. Bartholomew, C.B., CMG CBE, DSO); The Colonial Secretary (Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North); The Attorney General (Hon. Mr. C. G. Alabaster, KC, OBE); The Acting Secretary Affairs (Hon. Mr. W. J. Carrie); The Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. E Taylor. C.MG.); Hon. Com- mander G. F. Hole, R.N Re-

for Chinese

Mr.

Accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt for the first time during his campaign for re-election, the Pre- sident swing west from Washington on a record-breaking campaign tour last month, which took him through 13 States, provided 40 stops and included 18′ official speeches:- Left to right are Secretary of Commerce Roper, Mrs. James Roosevelt, President Roosevelt and his wife.

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exempt from the tions of the Colony.

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to the DAIRY FARM OFFERS

CO-OPERATION

Hon. Mr. Dodwel

Speech

URBAN COUNCIL MEETING

Dysentery Outbreak Discussed

BATCH OF MILK CONTAMINATED

Questions relating to the current dysentery epidemic in the Colony

THESE ROTARIANS DO SOMETHING

Worthing Botary Club mem bers and friends have adopted Gateshead snemployed and have found work for 100-men beside formulating

schemes to help the distressed

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were asked by Dr. Li Shu-fan and were of the amoebic and how by Dr. RA. de Castro-Bastor at yesterday's meeting of the Urban the latter how many were due to ¡many, of the bacillary type and of Council when the chairman stated the Flexter bacillus and how in his reply that the source of the many to the Shiga bacillus, outbreak had been traced and steps Question: What is the incidence, were under consideration for 3

(a) European adults,

(b). Chinese adults, (c) European children, (d) Chinese children.

regular inspection of the Colony's of the disease among: milk supply in the future with an jeye to preventing a similar out- break originating from that source. .The questions asked by Dr. Li Shu-fan, and the replies given, were as follow:

Answer: The incidence of dia- ease being unknown it is impos- sible to plate what is the incidence Question: Has the source of the among adults or children whether recent outbreak of dysentery been Chinese or European red? If so, what and where was

Milk to Blame the origin?

Question: With a view to-con- trolling such diseases of epidemic Auswer: The results of the in-nature is it not advisable to make vestigations so far made appear to them notifiable?

indicate that the source of the out- break was a batch of milk which,

Answer: For the reasons al- in some unknown way became convisable to include "dysentery" ready given it is ordinarily inad- taminated just before or

tired (Harbour Master); Hon. Mtion of the levy, if any, and of the, A Bill to give effect T. H. King (Inspector General of Widows' and Orphans Pension change in name and style of the Police); Hon. Dr. A. E. Welling-Contribution, if any, or of either, offices heretofore known as those ton, CMG., Director of Medical the remainder of the salaries of of Director of Medical and Sani- Services); Hon. Mr. R. M. Hender-all public officers in the Hongtary Services and Deputy Direc son, (Director of Public Works); Kong Government Service, which tor of Medical and Sanitary Ser-1 Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson; Hon. Mr. are expressed in terms of sterling, vices. PRETTY CATHEDRAL 2. Braga O.B.E. Hon. Mr. whatever their amount, shall be

I (T. 1. Cam Hòa.

A Bil to amend the Merchant S. H. converted at the rate of is. 344d. Shipping Ordinance, 1899..

during “EFUMAN FRAILTY”

among the notifiable diseases Dodwell; Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson; to the dollar for the months of

the process of bottling Hon. Mr. A. W. Hughes; Mr. D. MOctober, November

A Bill to provide for the regis

Question: Which type of micro-break the question of making dy- With regard to the present out- and Decem-tration and inspection of nursing McDougall (Deputy Clerk of ber, 1936.

At yesterday's meeting of the organism was considered respon- Kemsley

sentery diseases temporarily noti homes and maternity homes. for Legislative Council, after H. Esible for the infection? Councila). -Beever

In moving the following resolu-purposes connected therewith. in moving a resolution. "That tion, "Resolved pursuant to section

The Governor had made his state

Answer: The Shiga haccilus fiable was carefully considered A Bill to amend further the

the dysentry outbreak, Question: Has there been any the known factors into consider

(and it was decided that taking all At St. John's Cathedral yester-the rules dated November 4, made of the Hong Kong Government Midwives Ordinance, 1910.

ment on the Hon. Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell systematic medical examination `day morning, Miss Marjorie the Chief Justice, under Sex-Service (Levy on Salaries) Or- A Bill to amend the Defences said:

made of the dairy workers, with

ation compulsory notification Beever became the bride of Mr.tion 32 of the Supreme Court Ordinance, 1986, that with effect from (Firing Areas) Ordinance, 1986. John Alan Kemsley. of Messrs.dinance, 1873, Ordinance No. 3 of the 1st day of September, 1936,

As Chairman of the Dairy the view to detecting possible would serve no useful purpose to provide G. N. Haden, and Sons, Ltd. 1973, be approved" the Attorney the salary of John Williams Walk edition of the ride for a revised Farm, this matter is of such grave sources of infection, before and ar and would hinder rather than as

The Rev. E. W. Beines officiat-General said that these new re-den, Temporary Gymnastic Instruc-a revised edition of the Regula-/concern to my Board and myselfjafter the recent outbreak? If the sist investigation..

Question: Has the source of in- ed, whilst appropriate music was xalations set a scale of fees for tor, shall be

that I trust your Excellency willjanswer is in the negative, what

were the reasons if any?

Ifection been traced to any article rendered on the organ by Mr original actions where the amount operation of section 3 of the said

The following Bills were read a permit me to say a few words...

No. Medical Examination

of food or drink? If so, will the in dispute was less than $5,000, Ordinance," the Colonial Treasurer second and third time and became

The Dairy Farm have always the scale being less than what

said:

taken the most rigorous precautions Answer: No systematic medical Chairman give details of the ori- law: The bride is the daughter of Mr. was normally allowed in original) and Mrs. G. S. Beever, of Green (jurisdiction cases.

The post of Physical Training A Bill to amend further the to ensure cleanliness and prevent examination of dairy workers win of the epidemic?

Answer: The results of investi- Instructor which was created this Coinage offences Ordinance. 1865, contamination of any kind, and made prior to the outbreak Ar- of the Burner Report, is tempor- Ordinance, 1985. year to meet certain requirements A Bill to amend the Currency their record in this respect over rangements are being made for gation so far made appear to indi- a period of more than 30 years (dairy workers who assist in the cate that the source of the out- [break was a batch of milk which, ot the ary and non-pensionable, and the A Bill to amend the Stamp has, I feel, been such as to entitle production and bottling

fair hearing before milk to be examined with a view some way not yet discovered, present holder was offered and ac-Duties Management

Ordinance, them to a The bride was given away by

blame is attached for the recent to discover whether or not there became contaminated just before her uncle, Mr. A. Brearley, Mana- The Colonial Treasurer moved cepted a net salary to include all11911.

be a carrier engaged in the processor during the bottling process. In adjourning Council sine, die epidemic.

Milk: Samples ger of the Chartered Bank. She and the Colonial Secretary second-allowances which, he was given to

the His Excellency the Governor, said I am given to understand that Question: Is the present sale and

Question: Does there exist a wore a powder blue morocain en-led the following resolution which understand, also included semble with navy blue accessories was agreed to:

amount of the salary levy. The that it would possibly re-assemble the investigation made by the production of pasteurized milk un-

that in der (a) licence (b) Government system for the regular bacteriolo- and carried a shower bouquet of Resolved pursuant to section 2 necessity of obtaining the consent on December 9.

gical examination of the milk sup- (4) of the Hong Kong Govern-of this Council to the exemption Following the Council, a meet- some of the cases of dysentery re-bacteriological control?

Answer: The present sale and ply of the Colony similar to that ment Service (Levy on Salaries) (from salary levy was unfortunateing of the Finance Committee was ported, the milk came from other

(a) -If the answer is in the af- undertaken by Miss Joan Brearley Ordinance, 1936, that after dedue-ly overlooked, and the resolution held the Colonial Secretary presid- sources than that of the Dairy production of pasteurised milk is adopted for the drinking water?

Farm Am I in order, Sir, in en-not made under licence and is not

under Government bacteriological firmative will the Chairman fur- were quiring whether this is a fact?

nish particulars of the method of Just as the Dairy Farm have control

Question: Is there any safe bac-examination? always welcomed -inspection by

teriological standard established by (b) If the answer is in the ne- the public of the Farm, and Dairy, they now court the fallest Government for (1) raw milk (2) gative will the Government con- sider instituting such system im-

Lindsay Lafford.

Boyd, Fenary Bridge, Huddersfield, The Colonial Secretary second- whilst the bridegroom is the souled, and the resolution was agreed of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kemsley,to. Thrifts Hill, Theydon Bois, Essex.

pink roses.

The duties of bridesmaid were

Government Salaries

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which I now ask you to accept is ing. designed to implement the offer Votes totalling $510,109 made to this officer before engage-approved.

who wore a salmon pink gown with navy accessories and carried Peak Road. African daisies.

The honeymoon is being spentiment. Mr. A. R. Butcher was best at Baguio, P.L. The bride's going- The Colonial Secretary seconded:

away ensemble consisted of a and the resolution was agreed to. At the conclusion of the wed-green two piece costume trimmed

Bils Passed ding ceremony, a reception was with for worn with a brown hat. The following Bills passed held at Charter House, No. 17, shoes, bag and gloves.

Ithrough their reading:

man

NOTICE

In connection with the Dysentery epidemic we beg to advise that from the 15th inst. and until further notice all Milk and Cream supplied by this Company will be Pasteurized.

The Medical Authorities are satisfied that Pasteurized Milk be taken with impunity and thoroughly approve this precautionary measure.

TRIBUTE TO MR. W. H. BELL

Services To Colony Appreciated

“CHEERFUL SENSE OF DUTY"

Government disclosed

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our and the prepared to co partenzized milic?

Answer: No bacteriological mediately?

operate with the Government-in

“Human-Frailty”

Answer: No, routine bacterio-

every possible way in whatever standard has been laid down by steps may be found necessary and Government for either raw milk logical examination of milk sam-

or pasteurised milk a

pies was being carried out by the desirable in the public interest.

Question: If the answer to ques-Bacteriological Institute. When tion 5 is in the negative, will Gov- outbrecks of disease occur which erament take steps to provide for may be due to contamination of HE. the Governor: I wish to

the bacteriological examination milk," samples are submitted for thank Mr. Dodwell for his offer to periodically of all milk on sale, analysis as part of the general. co-operate. I was quite certain with the view to controlling and scheme of investigation. Tributes to Mr. W. H. Bell, for-that it would be made, and I may safe-guarding the purity of the A scheme for the routine exam- merly a member of the Legislative say that I sympathise with the milk?

ination of milk samples is under Council, were paid by His Excel Dairy Farm in that I believe that Answer: A scheme for the roo-considerations tha lency the Governor (Sir Andrew they have throughout done their tine examination of milk is under

Question: What additional pre- Caldecotty and the Hon. Mr. J. J. best to ensure that the milk sup consideration

cautionary..., measures- does the without infection and Paterson, at the meeting of the ply was

· No Notifiable Disense

Government propose to take to Legislative Council. yesterday: without blemish...

Dr. Basto's questions and the prevent a repetition of such m The last remarks of my state Chairman's replies were as fol-toutbreak of dysentery, or other Sir Andrew Caldecott said:

ment just now referred to the low:

acute intestinal diseases? Before proceeding with our, or fact, for it is a fact. however lam- Question: What is the total der of business for to-day's session entable it may be, that whatever number of dysentery cases for the ther or not additional measures Answer: The question of whe- I desire to express and to place on precautions are taken, neverthe-months of October and November should be taken to prevent further

THE DAIRY FARM, ICE & COLD STORAGE CO., LTD. record our sense of the deep loss less there is room left, such is the this year as compared with the outbreaks of dysentery or other

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which this Colony and its Gov-human frailty of employees, forjaimilar period last year? -

acute intestinal diseases is un- ernment have sustained in the de- the invader of death to creep Answer: Dysentery not being ader consideration. Any decisions parture of Mr. W. H. Bell.

through the ramparts.term applied to a single disease of arrived at will be communicated

The answer to your particular specific origin but one covering a to the Concil

Although impending retirement

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dictated his resignation from this question I think, Mr. Dodwell will number of diseases having one Moby Applications Refused Connell in July last, Mr. Bell can be found in the report of the symptom in common but having There were eleven applications tinued to serve on the Executive Director of Medical Services different origins, the nature of for licences including applications Council until he left us last month which has been laid before this which cannot be determined with for eating houses, food It was a great disappointment to Council this afternoon. It is inout careful bacteriological exam-tories and laundries, all of which him, and to me, that the date of Paragraph. 14, sub-paragraph 5 nation, Epidemiologists generally were refused

"Of the 23 cases taken ill on No-are of opinion that dysentery Those present at the meeting his sailing preceded the recent visit of our distinguished friends vember 8 and 9, all had consumed should not be included in the list were: Mr. P. R. Todd, Chairman, from Canton because the achieve-mik derived from one dairy of notifiable diseases. In serious Hon. Dr. A. B. Wellington, Vice- ment and maintenance of friend Hon Mr. Dodwell Could you outbreaks caused by a particular Chairman, Hon. Mr. R. M. Hender- liest business relations and closest whether in any other cases organia notification may assist con. Hom. He, W. I. Carrie, Hon. personal touch between Tong apart, from those on November Benquiry and control, but except in Mr. T F King, Mr. F. C. Hall, Kong and Canton wis 3 matter al- and 9, the milk came from any such circumstances notification Dr. E. de Castro Basto, Mr. L.

other sources 2

confases rather than simplifies the C. F. Bellary, Dr. Li Sho-tan, Mr. jways very near to his heart.

Hon. Dr. Wellington: Some 50ļissue, sz

A et Arrnili, Dr S N Chan, Mr. Nobody can have had an adviser cases of dysentery altogether were ... Figures (Not Available WNL Tan and Mr. B. Wong with greater alacrity, to help, more recorded, and in some of these. Dysentery not having been "in-Tape common sense to bring to bear on milk had been received from an- cluded in the list – of notidable The usual mont

problem, better humour, or other dairys pape disesses, Agures showing the total tabled. Imore lively and cheerful sense of it does not mean that the 50 mumber of cases of fine occurring)

than Government so happily cases got the infection from milk in any particular period are not): ssed in Mr. Bell

It is only that the milic: seemed to available.

do you,

be the common medium of infecQuestion: How many of the tion, in a number of cance cases were of bacillary type: think everybody knows that how many were ambebic? sy the majority of people drink Dairy (*) Of the bacillary type Fazend, and they have Spot many were das to Shigwgba

40 and how many to "Elexné's

total number of dilyn

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NOTIFIABLE

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