HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
GENERAL
BILLS GIVEN FIRST READING
FIVE BILLS
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
MEETING
Supplementary Budget Of Over Seven Lakhs
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TOUR GENERAL BILLS, amending respectively the Registration of Persons Ordinancs 1934, the Merchandise Marks Ordinance 1890, the Bankruptcy Ordinance 1931 and the Dentistry Ordinance 1914 and a Bill "to authorise the appropriation of a supplementary, sum öf 5774,321.44 to defray the charges of the year 1937." were given Arst reading at a meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon.
His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, presided, and those present were:-
DENTISTRY AMENDMENT
The fourth Bill, called the Den-
tistry Amendment Ordinance, pro POLICE OFFICER
vides far the further amendment lof Sub-section (3) of section 5 of the original Ordinance, as amend- Jed by the Dentistry Amendment
Ordinance 1928, as follow
(1) by the substitution of the Following paragraph for paragraph (b) thereof
MARRIED
MOTTRAM-WALSH
A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Joseph's Church, (b) has ceased to reside in the Garden Road. yesterday when Colony and has either not returned, Miss Tessie Walsh became the or has in writing notified the Dir-tride of Mr. Charles Mottram, of ector of Medical Services of his the Hong Kong Police Force. intention not to return to the Co- The Rev. Fr. Brooke officiated.
ony for a period of five years,
Given away by her brother-in-
(1) by the insertion of the law, Mr. J. Bryant, the bride was fallowing paragraph immediately charmingly dressed in white after paragraph (b) thereof;- satin gown with a long train,
(bb) within 3 years of the send-She carried a bouquet of white ing to him by registered post at arum les.
his address on the register of a Mrs. Bryant WOS matron-or Services, Inquiring whether he has man were discharged by Mr. J. letter by the Director of Medical honour and the duties of best
ccased to practise or has changed F. Scott. his address, fails to return an an- swer to such letter.
Objects and Reasons 1. By section 5 (3) of the Den.
His Excellency the General Officer Commanding, Major-General A. W. Bartholomew; The Colonial Secretary (Hon. BIr. N. L. Smith); The Attorney General (Hon.' Mr. J. A. Fraser); The., Secretary for Chinese Affairs (Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North); The Colonial Treasurer and Financial Secretary (Hon. Mr. Sidney Calne); The Director of Public Works (Hon, Mr. R. M. Henderson); The Hon. Sir Henry Pollock: The Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson; The Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau;, The Harbour Master (Hon. Commdr. G. F. Hole, RN. (retd): The Com-istry Ordinance, No. 18 of 1914, the missioner of Police (Hon. Mr. T. H. King); The Director of Medical Services (Hon. Dr. P. S.- Selwyn- Clarke); The Hon. Mr. Stanley H. Dodwell; The Hon. Dr. Lk Shu-fan; The Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields: Deputy Clerk of Councils (Mr. T. Megarry),
power of the Director of Medical Services to remove from the Dental Register the name of a person who has ceased to reside in the Colony lis Umited to the names of persons PERSONS REGISTRATION actment in question with the word who have "ceased for a period ex- The four Bills were introduced "country" seems to indicate atending over Ave years" so to re- by the Attorney General, the geographical meaning such as side. Hon. Mr.. J. A. Fraser
town or district.
A.
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2. This provision has resulted in
connexion with
After the ceremony a reception was held in the Gloucester Hotel when a large number of friends. attended to offer their felicita-
tions.
LOCAL MEMORIAL MEETING
Chinese Chamber Of Commerce Foregather
A memorial meeting marking
a
The first called the Registration 3. It is consequently considered the retention on the Register of of Persons Amendment Ordinance probable, that a false statement in the names of persons who have the first anniversary of the Sino- 1938, provides for amendment to a declaration to the effect that long severed all
Japanese bostilities was beld the original Ordinance by the ad-certain goods were made in a cer- Hong Kong.
yesterday at the Chinese Chamber dition of the following section in-tain factory or on certain premises 3. This substitutes a new
of of Commerce when Mr. LI- mediately after section? thereof would not be covered by the pres ent paragraph (b) and adds.
Sing-kui prepresided, before a new Notwithstanding anything definition so as to justify prosecu- paragraph (bb) to section 5 (3) Stage gatharing. contained in section 20 of the tion under the penal provisions of the principal Ordinance, making
The meeting opened with 9 Magistrates Ordinance, 1932, any the Ordinance.
better provision for the removal three minutes' silence after which complaint or information in ro- 4. The object of this, Amending therefrom of the names of persons the assembly bowed to the Chinese spect of any offence under this Bill is to remove doubts by Insert- who have ceased to reside in the National flags and to the names Ordinance may be made or laiding the words "factory, premises," Colany and do not intend to re-
of those who have died for their within two years after the com- before the word "place" in section turn, or who cannot be traced, and
country. 3་།... mission of the offence.
2 1e of the principal Or- thus enabling the Register to he
kept up to date.
Objects and Reasons
Owing to the provisions of sect lon 20 of the Magistrates Ordin-
dinance.
BANKRUPTCY AMENDMENT The third Bill, called the Bank-
LOAN EXPENDITURE After the Financial Report, for
Mr. L Si Sing-kul addressed the gathering saying that July 7 marked the first anniversary the Sino-Japanese bosillties.
Since then," said Mr. Li, many
of
ance, 1932, a person who commits ruptcy Amendment Ordinance 1938. the year 1937 had been passed un-lives, homes and factories have an offence under the Registration provides for amendment of Section animously. of Persons Ordinance, No. 3 of 15 of the original Ordinance by the Colonial Secretary, seconded by the jakese bombings.
on the motion of the been ruthlessly destroyed by Jap 1934. cannot be proceeded against repeal of sub-section (2) thereof Financial Secretary. "the Hon. Mr. after the expiry of six months and the substitution of the follow-Caine said: from the date on which the offence ing sub-section therefor:
Those who were lucky enough
their best in helping China to to escape these ferrors should de fight against Japanese terrorists.
China as whole, is a much
"There are three resolutions in was committed, unless informa-" (2) No person shall be appointed my name relating to loan expendi tion has been laid or complaint Ufficial Receiver or Deputy Official ture which are Inter-connected and made before that time.
Receiver uniess at the date of such propose, with your permission, to more united nation than she ever
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NEW DESIGNS
IN EXQUISITE COLOURINGS
RANGES INCLUDE
PRINTED
LINENS
CRETONNES
ARTIFICIAL...
VILLAGE
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WEAVES
TAPESTRIES, REPPS,
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NOW ON DISPLAY
IN OUR SHOWROOMS
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The House of Quality & Service
Cases have occurred in which appointment he is a barrister. ad- address the Council on all of them was before. If every Chinese man RECORD SCHOOL
allens who have failed to report vocats, solicitor or proctor
their intended departure from the member of the Colonial Legal Ser-necessary to deal with three mat-duty, then it would be impossible or a together. They have been found would help China by doing his Colony, in contravention of section vice or has successfully passed theters.
fect....
Objects and Reasons
ENROLMENT
in the attendance
2 (2) of the Ordinance. at Police (examinations required before ad-
for Japan to conquer China. Mr. Headquarters. have, on returning mission of a barrister, advocate. Audit has pointed out that the au-
"First, the Director of Colonial Li concluded...
"Owing to the unsettled condi- to the Colony after the six-months solicitor, law agent or proctor.
thority of this Council has never cluded the meeting.
Cries of "Long Live China" con- tions in China during the latter period, been immune from pro-
been obtained for the actual ex
part of 1937, there was' a marked secution, the offence not having. 1. Clause 2 of this Bill amends penditure on the Shing Mun Gorge sentation of two Chinese scrolls peans to the more secure confines Mr. Lau King-tsing made a pre-influx of both Chinese and Euro- come to the notice of the autho-the principal Ordinance, No. 10 of Dam in 1938, which exceeded the with slogans to the Chamber while of the Colony, accompanied by a rities within the prescribed time. 1931, by substituting for sub-sum authorized to be advanced in 20 pieces of rare Chinese curlos sharp rise
Clause 2 of this Bill. by inserting section 2 of section 75 thereof a that year from the surplus balances valued from $30 to $200 each was figure of educational institutions. a new section 7A in the principal new sub-section corresponding to of the Colony in accordance with presented by Mr. Chou Wol-wun The maximum enrolment in all Ordinance substituting а
two-section 2 of the Crown Sclicitors this Council's resolution of March of Shanghai. The proceeds from classes of schools reached the re years for the six-months limita-Ordinance, 1912, as enacted by sec-is, 1936: and a similar excess the sale of these curlos will be cord figure of 86.993," states the tion, is intended to cure this de- tion 2 of the Crown Solicitors Or- was incurred in the expenditure on donated to the War Relief fund.
dinance. 1912. as enacted by the Airport in that year. MERCHANDISE MARKS.. isection 2 of Ordinance No. 31 of The second, called the Merchan-1935, but omitting the words "law excess in 1937 over the amount au
"Secondly, there was a,similar dise Marks Amendment Ordinancs jagent." rendered unnecessary by thorized to be advanced for "th's 1338, provides for the following the Solicitors (Scotland) Act. 1933. work by the Council's resolutions of
(23 and 24-Ceo. 5, c. 21). 2. Sub-paragraph (H), of para-
2. Under old sub-section (2) only jexcess was due, not to an increase September 20. 1937. This latter, graph (e) of sub-section (1) of barristers or solicitors are eligible in the expenditure, but
The funeral took place yesterday section 2 of the Merchandise Marks for appointment as Omelal Re-failure of receipts from the sale or Liang. wife of the Manager of the to the afternoon of the late Mrs. T. Kai Ordinance, 1890, is amended by ceiver. By this amendment the plant belonging to the loan works Bank of Canter, who died on the Insertion of the words appointment may be held by a per-to come up to the amount esti-Tuesday. "factory. premises," before the son who is or who has successfullymated to be credited from that word "place.""
passed the qualifying examinations source. for admission" as a barrister, ad-
amendment:---
Objects and Reasons
'FURTHER CREDITS
FUNERAL OF MRS. T. KAI LIANG
the
The late Mrs. Liang who was 38 years of age, spent most of her life in welfare work. being especially noted "As it happened. sufciently International Women's Reller As-
in the activities' of favourable offers for the remaining sociation of which plant were not received during the founder and a remainder of 1937.
member of but further Standing Committee.
Report of the Director of Educa- tion for the year 1937. tabled in Legislative Councli yesterday.
Y.M.C.A. ACTIVITIES
of activities at the European The following is the programme
YMCA. for the coming week:-
Sunday: Discussion Group in the West Lounge, 9 pm.
Whist
Drive in West Lounge, 9 p.m. Monday:: Servicemen's 1. By section 2 (1) (e (11) ofvocate, solicitor or preetor, or by the Merchandise Marks Ordinance, a member of the Colonial Legal. 1890, it is provided that the ex-Service,
Tuesdays and Fridays: Badmin- pression "trade "description" means 3. It was necessary to appoint the
ton and Mixed Swimming she was а any description. statement or Official Receiver to act as from
the Thursday: ARP. Lecture In the other indication. direct or indirect 25th May, 1938. In another legal credits aggregating over $30,000
West Lounge for women, 11 am. as to the place or country in post during the temporary absence have been received in the current funeral parlour shortly after 12.30 nic. Launch leaves Police Pier, 3 The hearse left the Brown. Jones" Saturday: Launch Bathing Pic-. which any goods were made or of the holder of that post, and to year and it is possible that stili pm, for the Yat Bit Ting. Ken- p.m.
jappoint to carry out the duties of further sums will be received inter nedy Town, where a short meme- 2. In statutes the word "place" Official Receiver another member in the year, so that the excess in rial service was observed. is generally found in conjunction of the Colonial Legal Service who 1837 is more apparent than real. with other words which give it a was formerly a soliciter but who Secretary of State for the Colonies to the remains at Mrs. Liang, and hoi, Miss
"Lastly, with the approval of the of people paid their last respects Ten-shing. Madame Liu Cheng- colour and control its interpreta- has relinquished that qualificatioh tion (lee "Place" in Stroud's in order to be called to the Bar.
and the concurrence of members the room in which her coffin was Cheng Tek-yue, Dr." Irene. Ho. Dr. สน Mak Lau, Mrs. Judicial Dictionary). So that al- 4. For the reasons given in the
of the Finance Committee," it has though the word if it stood alone preceding paragraph the operation been decided to charge to the loan with oral tributes and wreaths. Au Tip Kung-check, M. Y. Tang. placed was occupied to the utmost Y. T. Tsang, Messrs. David W. K. might apply to a factory or pre-of this Ordinance is expressed to
account the cost of the semedia! mises, its conjunction in the en-take effect from 25th May, 1938.
Among those present were Ma- Fok Poo-tsof Ho Kom-tong, S, M. (Continued on Page, %) dame Kum Kal-hau, Madame Wu Chên and Ho Bal-lal.
produced.
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JAPANESE PLANES BOMB RAILWAYS
Canton, July 7.
The Canton-Hankow and Canton-Bamshuf 'Rall- ways were raided by Japanese planes this morning. Points bombed on the first line included Tingtak, Kuntien, Laltung. Pakong and Yuentam.
One of the bombera is reported to have been brought down by Chinese anti-aircraft batteries near Tingtak. The wreckage of the 11-fated machine has been located, but the pilots who descended by their parachutes have escaped Chinese military authorl- ties are combing the countryside for them.
The raiders falled to reach Canton (Central News),
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