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CHINESE TEMPLES.

ABUSES IN NMANAGEMENT.

CINEMA NOTES.

FORLORN RIVER.".

ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS. A WESTERN PICTURE AT THE

THE PROPOSED NEW ORDINANCE.

The Bil for the suppression and prevention of abuses in connection with Chinese temple was read in first time at the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday after- noen on the motion of the Hon. Sir Shou-sop Chow reconded by the

Hon. Dr. Kotowall.

Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow said:-

Sit,-I beg to move the first rending of a bill intituled An Ordinance to suppress and prevent abuses in the mangement of Chinese temples, and in the administration of the funds

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Forlora River" has been made from a Zane Grey story, and deals with the adventures and misadven-| tures of Captain Jack played by

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Captain Jack is a figure in the Robin Hood tradition, he has been cheated out of his cattle ranch, and, at loggerheads with society, be comes the leader of an outing, band

of cattle thieves.

OBITUARY.

MR. ABDULLA BIN SUFFIAD.

NOTED MOHAMMEDAN LEADER

With the passing of the late Mr. Abdulla Bin Sufind, the Maham- medna community of this Colony had lost one of its most able and respected leaders. · · The 'deccased was held in high esteem not only by his co-religionists but also by the European and Chinese communities. He was born in Hong Kong and had a host of friends, who were pre- sent to pay their last respects at yesterday's funeral

The late Me. Suffiad was parti The story, which is well told and cularly well-known in local legal circles. He began life as a clerk moves quickly, gives an opportunt the Central Magistracy in 1989. nity for plenty of spectacular riding A decade later he was made clerk to the Registrar at the Supreme

af Chinese temples. My Chiness and shooting, in which Hott Court. In 1903 be. was promoted pears as a picturesque and hand- some figure. The love of the hero to the position of second clerk to and Ins, the daughter of a promin- the Court and also clerk to the

Puisné Judge. est rancher, is cast in the roman- tic mould. For Ina's enke Captain Jack determines to leave the coun- try and

start

however afresh

services:

anofficial colleague and I have given notice, in accordance with the Royal Instructions and the Stand-

The deceased was a most tactful ing Rules and Orders of this Coun

and able official and his promotion came rapidly, for three years later cil, of our intention to apply for

and clerk to the Chief Justice. this bill. The bill is so fully ex-humbly. News of her capture by he was made chief clerk of the Court The late Mr. Suffad servedl under plained in the Objects and Reasons, the outlaws brings him galloping

back over hills and dale, down pre-five Chief Justices-Sir John Cor- which were published in the Garette cipices, and through rivers to her rington, Sir Williama Meigh Good- of the 23rd March, and which were

rescue. He rides into the outla man, Sir Francis Piggott, Sir Wm. camp and fights a terrific battle for Rees Davies and the present Chief reproduced in Chinese in the Wa

ber. Just as defeat seems inevit Kau and other newspapers, that I able, the Sheriff's posse arrive and Justice, Sir Henry Cowper Gollan can deal with the matter in a very the attention of the outlaws is all of whom greatly appreciated his Mr. Suffind retired in 1923 an general way. The first point which diverted to this new danger. Cap- tain Jack is recognised by the I wish to make is that the bill will Sheriff as the late leader of the pension after being in the Govern ment service for 30 years. During not interfere in any way whatsoever outlaws and shot down. The final his connection with the local Courts, scenes however shew him pardon Mr. Suffad had earned the gratitude with genuine Chinese religion. On

ed and invited to his sweetheart and appreciation of all legal prac the other hand, it will tend to

Forlorn River is a wholesome out- prevent religion being made

door story which we think you will tioners. As a mark of tribute to source of private gain, and it will, enjoy, the characterisation is good the deceased's unfailing tact and throughout. Jack Holt pleasant courtesy, the Hong Kong Law So I hope, go far towards preventing and virile and Raymond Hatton ciety made a presentation to him in

open court on his retirement. the misuse of religion by adven- very amusing as the down at heels Henry Pollock and Mr. G., K. Ailette Marchal who Hall Brutton spoke to his sterling turers who prey on the more ignor hobo Joe.

plays heroine is not well known but qualities and the good work he had ant members of the community.she is a pretty girl and an excel-performed both in the Courts and Some of the so-called, temples lent horsewoman, against which this bill is aimed are moved about from place to place when the dupes of each locality. have been dealt with by the keepers. One object of the bill therefore is

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AN OLD CARNIVAL REVIVED.

"THE CONTRA-DANCE."

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An annual function" of former years, namely an Easter time fancy dress dance, is to be revived on Sunday by the Sociedade Juvenile

to every member of the Society.

Sir

The late Mr. Suad was also very popular among his colleagues, who also made him a handsome presenta

He wa tion on his retirement. deeply interested in the welfare of young Muslims and was a fountain of advice and guidance.

Since the death of Mr. F. Areulli. the late Mr. Sufiad had been held by local Mohammedans as their leader. He was always to the fore in any charitable and social work which would benefit his co-religion- ists. His advice had been constant- ly sought by the leas educated class of Mohammedans and no matter how humble their position, the late Mr. Suffad never turned a deaf ear

THE NEW FELIX FHAL The latest Felix cartoon, "Felix in Blunderland," will form part of the new programme at the Queen's Theatre on Sunday and Monday when the feature film will be the to assist genuine Chinese religion mystery comedy-dramaWhisper. by helping it to get rid of advening Wires.” turers who use it for their own selfish, ends. The second objeit of the bill is charitable. Certaisi tan- ples which were originally establish- ed by sections of the community or. the benefit of the public have fallen or are falling under the control of private individuals, who use the profits for their own benefit. These individuals, who have thus on croached on the rights of the public, or whose predecessors have thus encroached on the rights of the public, can have no claim na against the community to continue or Carnival. Those taking part and had been in excellent health to usurp the revenues, of these will march from the President until a few days ago. He died yen: temples. Buch temples will be brought under the control of the Apartment, Mongkok, to Homun terday morning at his residence at Ordinance and the profits will be ti, from whence they will proceed No. 16, Leighton Hill Road,

The Funeral. nad for the purposes of Chinese to the Orient Tobacco Factory for

..... The funeral took place yesterday charities in the Colony generally | On Easter Monday the Contra-

Mohammedan afternoon at the Of course the revenue of each Dance" will take place at Lyemua Cemetery. Happy Valley. Almost temple will be applied in the first Villas: The Orchestra of the Socia the entire Mohammedan community Castance to the due observance of dade Juvenile will supply the music the customary ceremonies and the for both the "Contra Dance" and turned out to pay their last respects, maintenance of the temple build the Fancy Dress Dance. This will There were also present several members of the local legal frater- ings and temple properties, and

be the first revival of this old timenity and members of the Suprema wly the surplus will be transferred Portuguese Carnival since the War Court: Among those present were: to the General Chinese Charities The Easter Sunday function is by Funds provided for by the bill.

invitation only, '.

Committee Of Control,

Mr. Suffiad is survived by his wife and son. The latter Mr. A. G. Suffed is employed at the British at the Orical-Tobacco Factory in American Tobacco Co., Ltd., and Nathan Road, Kowloon. Prior to to them and other relatives the the dance which starts at 9.30 p.m. deepest sympathy is extended.

The deceased was 58 years of age there will be a "Contra-Dance"

the dance.

the Chief Justice (Sir Henry Gollan), Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., Messrs. F. C Jenkin, C. E. H. Beavis, D H. Blake, Leo d'Almada, H. K. Woo, M. K. Lo, M. W. Lo and E. Nash,

The main operative provision of the bill is that the revenues, "funds.

Approval of Chinese. investments and properties of a);

I only wish to add that the main

Floral Tributes. Chinese temples, except certain ex- cmpted temples, shall be under the principles of this bill have been ap

Amongst wreaths sent were from control of a committee which shall proved by the District Watch Coa be known as the Chinese Temples mittee, the Tung Wah Hospital Sir Henry Gollan, Mr. Justice J. Committee and which shall consist Committee, the Po Leung Kuk B. Wood, Mr, C. D. Melbourne, Mr.. of the following persons:-(a) The Committee, and the Kwong, Wah F. C. Jenkins, Mr-Eldon Potter, Chinese members for the time being Hospital Committee. The District Mr. D. J. Lewis, Mr. F. A. Perry, of the Legislative Council; (b) Watch Committee is a body which Mr A. 8. Banker, Mr. Lo Cheung representative of the District Watch is not known to the statute law, a Shiu, Mr. O. H. Wao, Mr. A. P Committee appointed by the Glover distinction which I understand it Bungey, Dr. F. H. Kew, Mr. D. Bor from time to time on the shares with the Cabinet and the Davies, Mr. J. H. Gelling, Mr. nomination of the District Watch Prime Minister, but I believe that H. A. de B. Botelho, Mr. C. F. its advice is regarded as of great Garcia, Mr. J. L Bocha, Mr. M. J. Committee; (c) The Chineze weight both by the Government and Gaan, Mr. M. F. de Farin-Neves, bess of the Sanitary Board for the public. The members of the Mr. M. M. Remedios, Mr. Mda time being who shall have been ap pointed by the Governor; (d) Theres other committees are chosen Silva, Mr. C. G. Anderson, Mr. Chairman for the time being of the by the community. It would be 0. A. S. Hues.

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. d'Almada Board of Direction of the Tung Wan dificult to find stronger evidence of Hospital; (e) The senior member the support given to the principles Remedios, Mr. and Mrs. H. Chẳng, for the time being of the Committee of the bill by the leaders of the Mr. and Mrs. P. Sequeira, Dr. and of the Po Leung Kuk;) The Chinese coramunity in this Colony. Mrs. Y. K. To, Mr. and Mrs. E. Secretary for Chinese Affairs. beg to move the first reading of Mow Fung, Mrs. G. T. May, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lay Mr. and The bill provides machinery by this bill.. which this control can be made Hon, Dr. Kotewall I beg to Mra, T. X. Duc, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lang, Mr. and Mrs N. Van effective. The exempted temples, cond

The Attorney General: I rise to Tuong, Mr. and Mrs Y Abbas, Mr. list of which is contained in the Schedule to the Ordinance, are tem-support this measure. Both the and Mrs. Akbar, Mr. and Mrs. 8. principles and details of the BM. Mayer, Mr. and Mrs Ying have been fully considered by the Wing Chan, and Mr. and Mra Leo Government who desire to associate d'Almada e Castro. themselves fully with the Bill and with what was just been said by die hour member who introduced it.

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and the Misses Mary, ples which were originally establish ed by private individuals or parti

Madeline and Father Xavier (daugh cular families, and which are still

Mestre Johnson Stokes and The funeral of Me Francisco Q., ters).

Among Wreaths sent were from maintained by the dexendants of

Master. Messrs Lo and Lo, Messrs B. Xavior, a member of ar old the original founders, and are man- aged, unobjectionably, though, of

To and Hodgson, Messrs. Hastings, Portuguese family took place at Tony Stella and family, Stephen The Bell was read a first line Denays and Bowley, Mesra Wil the Roman Catholic Cemetery, and Mavix Louis and sisters Mr. course, the profits go to the private

kinson and Grist, Messrs. Leo Happy Valley, yesterday afternoon, and Mrs. Choy, York, Mr. and Mr owners. One of these temples is the

OTHER ORDINANCES. d'Almada and Nephew and staff. Mr. Xavier passed away on Wed A. C. d'Assis, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tin Hau Temple of Tung Lo Wan,

Mesars, Woo and Nash, Clericalnesday at the age of 88. He had son Lee, Master J Lima Lee (god- which was catablished 180 years ago The Ordinance to amend the Staff, Colonial Secretariat, Hong at one time being the master of a child), Mr. and Mrs. Joseph. F. by the Tai family. The Governor in.

Mr. and Mrs. Li Yat Choy, Mr. Council will have power to add to Pensions Ordinance, 1882, the Ordi- Kong. Bailiff Department, Supreme Chinese-owned steamer flying the d'Astis, d would draw attention to the fact tion of the Secretary for Chinese Members, Q.C.C.Barge number Later he held a position under Matilda Fang, Mr. and Mr Wm. this Schedule in any proper case. Dance to provide for the incorpora Court, General Committee and Fortuguese fag and running to

Macro and Kwong Chow Wan. and Mrs Chan Kit Fong, Miss Affairs; the Ordinance to amend There were also a large the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, of wreaths from Chinese colleagues Alesers.Butterfeld and Swire & His Marr and family, Mr. and Mrs. 1923 and the Ordinance to give of the deceased as well as from last appointment was with the Peak Sue Ying. Mr. Heary Marr, Mr. elect to the change in the name members of the Chinese community Signal Station. The and family, Mr. E. B. Hamson, and style of the office of tire by whom Mr. Suad had been held Chief mourners at the funeral Mr. C. Boong, Mr. N. F. Tea P.C.M.Ŏ, were ill read a second in high esteem,

were the widow, Mesara Tony and Eastern Extension Telegraph Biephen and Louis Xavier (sons) Co. local staff, and third time and passed

(Gontinued on next doluma).

that all Chinese temples whatsoever will have to be registered under the Ordinance when it becomes law. This is ab obviously necessary pro vimon to which no exception can be - (Continued on next Column)