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Payment of wages where liquors are sold.

Recovery of fines and penalties.

As to licenses not completed or issued before commencement of this Ordinance.

ORDINANCE No. 11 OF 1844.

Licensing Public Houses, &c.

32. (37.) And be it further enacted, that any master or other person employing journeymen, workmen, servants, or labourers, who shall pay or cause any payment to be made to any such journeyman, workman, or labourer in or at any house in which any of the liquors as aforesaid shall be sold by retail, shall forfeit and pay for every such offence, a sum not exceeding fifty dollars, to be recovered in a summary manner. And be it enacted, that fines and penalties herein mentioned shall (except where it is otherwise specially provided) be recovered before any Magistrate of Police sitting singly, or any two, or more Justices of the Peace, in the manner provided by Ordinance No. 10 of 1844, entitled "An Ordinance to regulate summary proceedings before Justices of the Peace, and to protect Justices in the execution of their duty." [Repealed by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858.]

33. And be it further enacted, that until the said first day of July, every license hitherto issued in Hongkong shall be deemed and taken to have issued, and shall have the same force and effect, as any such license issued under this Ordinance, and all and every person, place, matter, or thing, shall in respect of, or in relation to every such license, be subject and liable to such and the like laws, rules, regulations, provisoes, conditions, powers, jurisdictions, fines, forfeitures, penalties, and proceedings, as hereinbefore provided, with respect to licenses issued, and all other things directed in respect thereof, and by virtue of this present Ordinance. [Repealed by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858.]

[New Sections 38 to 40 added by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858. The whole Ordinance except sections 38 & 39 repealed by Ordinance No. 21 of 1886. Sections 38 & 39 repealed by Ordinance No. 21 of 1887.]

SCHEDULES TO WHICH THIS ORDINANCE REFERS.

(A.)

Form of application for a License to keep an Inn or Public house with certificate of character.

in the

TO THE HONOURABLE THE CHIEF MAGISTRATE OF POLICE OF HONGKONG.

I, A. B. (state the trade or occupation) now residing at Colony of Hongkong do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply at the next licensing meeting for a license to sell, and retail ale, beer, and other malt liquors, or wine, cider, ginger beer, spruce beer, brandy, rum, or other fermented, or spirituous liquors, in the house, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situated at (here describe the house proposed to be licensed, specifying the situation of it; the person of whom rented, the present occupier, whether now licensed, and if so under what sign) and which I intend to keep as an inn or public house. I am (married, or unmarried as the case may be.) and I have held a license (if before licensed state how many years)

I further give notice that I propose C. D. of and E. F. of as my sureties to enter with me into the required recognizance.

Given under my hand this day of 184

We the undersigned householders residing within the town of

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42 Payment of wages where liquors are sold. Recovery of fines and penalties. As to licenses not completed or issued before commencement of this Ordinance. ORDINANCE No. 11 OF 1844. Licensing Public Houses, &c. 32. (37.) And be it further enacted, that any master or other person employing journeymen, workmen, servants, or labourers, who shall pay or cause any payment to be made to any such journeyman, workman, or labourer in or at any house in which any of the liquors as aforesaid shall be sold by retail, shall forfeit and pay for every such offence, a sum not exceeding fifty dollars, to be recovered in a summary manner. And be it enacted, that fines and penalties herein mentioned shall (except where it is otherwise specially provided) be recovered before any Magistrate of Police sitting singly, or any two, or more Justices of the Peace, in the manner provided by Ordinance No. 10 of 1844, entitled "An Ordinance to regulate summary proceedings before Justices of the Peace, and to protect Justices in the execution of their duty." [Repealed by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858.] 33. And be it further enacted, that until the said first day of July, every license hitherto issued in Hongkong shall be deemed and taken to have issued, and shall have the same force and effect, as any such license issued under this Ordinance, and all and every person, place, matter, or thing, shall in respect of, or in relation to every such license, be subject and liable to such and the like laws, rules, regulations, provisoes, conditions, powers, jurisdictions, fines, forfeitures, penalties, and proceedings, as hereinbefore provided, with respect to licenses issued, and all other things directed in respect thereof, and by virtue of this present Ordinance. [Repealed by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858.] [New Sections 38 to 40 added by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858. The whole Ordinance except sections 38 & 39 repealed by Ordinance No. 21 of 1886. Sections 38 & 39 repealed by Ordinance No. 21 of 1887.] SCHEDULES TO WHICH THIS ORDINANCE REFERS. (A.) Form of application for a License to keep an Inn or Public house with certificate of character. in the TO THE HONOURABLE THE CHIEF MAGISTRATE OF POLICE OF HONGKONG. I, A. B. (state the trade or occupation) now residing at Colony of Hongkong do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply at the next licensing meeting for a license to sell, and retail ale, beer, and other malt liquors, or wine, cider, ginger beer, spruce beer, brandy, rum, or other fermented, or spirituous liquors, in the house, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situated at (here describe the house proposed to be licensed, specifying the situation of it; the person of whom rented, the present occupier, whether now licensed, and if so under what sign) and which I intend to keep as an inn or public house. I am (married, or unmarried as the case may be.) and I have held a license (if before licensed state how many years) I further give notice that I propose C. D. of and E. F. of as my sureties to enter with me into the required recognizance. Given under my hand this day of 184 We the undersigned householders residing within the town of Page 10 Page 11
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42 Payment of wages where liquors are sold. Recovery of fines and penalties. As to licenses not completed or issued before commencement of this Ordinance. ORDINANCE No. 11 OF 1844. Licensing Public Houses, &c. 32. (37.) And be it further enacted, that any master or other person employing journeymen, workmen, servants, or labourers, who shall pay or cause any payment to be made to any such journeyman, workman, or labourer in or at any house in which any of the liquors as aforesaid shall be sold by retail, shall forfeit and pay for every such offence, a sum not exceeding fifty dollars, to be recovered in a summary manner. And be it enacted, that fines and penalties herein mentioned shall (except where it is otherwise specially provided) be recovered before any Magistrate of Police sitting singly, or any two, or more Justices of the Peace, in the manner provided by Ordinance No. 10 of 1844, entitled "An Ordinance to regulate summary proceedings before Justices of the Peace, and "to protect Justices in the execution of their duty." [Repealed by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858.] 33. And be it further enacted, that until the said first day of July, every license hitherto issued in Hongkong shall be deemed and taken to have issued, and shall have the same force and effect, as any such license issued under this Ordinance, and all and every person, place, matter, or thing, shall in respect of, or in relation to every such license, be subject and liable to such and the like laws, rules, regulations, provisoes, conditions, powers, jurisdictions, fines, forfeitures, penalties, and proceedings, as herein- before provided, with respect to licenses issued, and all other things directed in respect thereof, and by virtue of this present Ordinance. [Repealed by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858.] [New Sections 38 to 40 added by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858. The whole Ordinance except sections 38 & 39 repealed by Ordinance No. 21 of 1886. Sections 38 & 39 repealed by Ordinance No. 21 of 1887.] SCHEDULES TO WHICH THIS ORDINANCE REFERS. (A.) Form of application for a License to keep an Inn or Public house with certificate of character. in the TO THE HONOURABLE THE CHIEF MAGISTRATE OF POLICE OF HONGKONG. IA. B. (state the trade or occupation) now residing at Colony of Hongkong do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply at the next licensing meet- for a license to ing to sell, and retail ale, beer, and other malt liquors, or wine, cider, ginger beer, spruce beer, brandy, rum, or other fermented, or spirituous liquors, in the house, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situated at (høre describe the house proposed to be licensed, specifying the situation of it; the person of whom rented, the present occupier, whether now licensed, and if so under what sign) and which I intend to keep as an inn or public house. I am (married, or unmarried as the case may be.) and I have held a license (if before licensed state how many years) I further give notice that I propose C. D. of and E. F. of as my sureties to enter with me into the required recognizance. Given under my hand this day of 184 We the undersigned householders residing within the town of Page 10Page 11
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Payment of wages where liquors are sold.

Recovery of fines and penalties.

As to licenses not completed or issued before commencement

of this Ordinance.

ORDINANCE No. 11 OF 1844.

Licensing Public Houses, &c.

32. (37.) And be it further enacted, that any master or other person employing journeymen, workmen, servants, or labourers, who shall pay or cause any payment to be made to any such journeyman, workman, or labourer in or at any house in which any of the liquors as aforesaid shall be sold by retail, shall forfeit and pay for every such offence, a sum not exceeding fifty dollars, to be recovered in a summary manner. And be it enacted, that fines and penalties herein mentioned shall (except where it is otherwise specially provided) be recovered before any Magistrate of Police sitting singly, or any two, or more Justices of the Peace, in the manner provided by Ordinance No. 10 of 1844, entitled "An Ordinance to regulate summary proceedings before Justices of the Peace, and "to protect Justices in the execution of their duty." [Repealed by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858.]

33. And be it further enacted, that until the said first day of July, every license hitherto issued in Hongkong shall be deemed and taken to have issued, and shall have the same force and effect, as any such license issued under this Ordinance, and all and every person, place, matter, or thing, shall in respect of, or in relation to every such license, be subject and liable to such and the like laws, rules, regulations, provisoes, conditions, powers, jurisdictions, fines, forfeitures, penalties, and proceedings, as herein- before provided, with respect to licenses issued, and all other things directed in respect thereof, and by virtue of this present Ordinance. [Repealed by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858.]

[New Sections 38 to 40 added by Ordinance No. 7 of 1858. The whole Ordinance except sections 38 & 39 repealed by Ordinance No. 21 of 1886. Sections 38 & 39 repealed by Ordinance No. 21 of 1887.]

SCHEDULES

TO WHICH THIS ORDINANCE REFERS.

(A.)

Form of application for a License to keep an Inn or Public house with certificate of character.

in the

TO THE HONOURABLE THE CHIEF MAGISTRATE OF POLICE OF HONGKONG.

IA. B. (state the trade or occupation) now residing at Colony of Hongkong do hereby give notice that it is my intention to apply at the next licensing meet- for a license to ing to sell, and retail ale, beer, and other malt liquors, or wine, cider, ginger beer, spruce beer, brandy, rum, or other fermented, or spirituous liquors, in the house, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, situated at (høre describe the house proposed to be licensed, specifying the situation of it; the person of whom rented, the present occupier, whether now licensed, and if so under what sign) and which I intend to keep as an inn or public house. I am (married, or unmarried as the case may be.) and I have held a license (if before licensed state how many years)

I further give notice that I propose C. D. of

and E. F. of

as my sureties to enter with me

into the required recognizance.

Given under my hand this

day of

184

We

the undersigned householders residing within the town of

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