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inquiries being made at the Customs, it was found that
they had been imported in the ordinary way.
It was eventually agreed that in view of the
provisions of Section 20, paragraph 2 of the Opium and
Narcotic Drug Act, these pills should be located and
seized under the Customs Act, which has since been done.
In view of the strength with which the Narcotic Act
was being administered on the Pacific Coast, it was not felt
that any of the Chinese drug stores would be at all
reluctant in having matters handled this way, but on the
contrary, would appreciate same.
Translation of Chinese writing on the envelope.
containing pills is as follows:
"It can be used if it becomes moistened and moulded.
"Recently people who imitate our brand, have endeavoured in doing so by all means. Consequently,; paper wrapping is being used, and it is convenient to carry. In addition it has a photographic trade mark to avoid imitation. Gentlemen who patronise are
requested to see that it has the photograph of Chun Hing succeeded son of Yuk Sang.
(Photograph of Lun Chun Hing)
"Medicine Trade Mark.
"Patrons are requested to make clear that there is photograph of Chun Hing on in order to avoid from buying mistakenly another brand of medicine which will render no result.
"Store situated at Sing Ping Street, Fatt Shan, Kwong Tung Province.
"Agent, Lum Yuk Sang,
Duck Hing St.,
Canton.
"Kwong Tung (Province)
Lum Yuk Sang.
"Dragon's Saliva,
Cure of Opium Addiction Pills.
"Twenty cents package.
"Swallow/
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