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MARRIED FLIRTS

(Continued from Page 3.) animation. "Did you stop and speak to him?".

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

NEW DUTY ON:- CONCENTRATED BEER

Katherine shrugged thin shout- ders. "He was much too busy to notice poor little me," she rocked. The Legislative Council, at their "He was all wrapped up in the girl mooting yesterday, approved the with him-stunning looking crea-levying of an additional duty on ture in black, Looked like Parts," heavy gravity beer of one cent per "Hehe has all sorts of women the original gravity exceeds 1,041 gallon, for every degree by which clients for the various accounts,"

degrees. Gypry sald coldly and proudly. The old, desperate sickness was returning. Yesterday why, Tom had telephoned her Just at 11 o'clock yesterday to say he was "up to his ears" in work. And she had belleved him.

The Colonial Treasurer moved the following resolution:

JUNE 15, 1934.

Ordinance to amend the law relat- ing to the protection of Wamon, and Girls," Ho said: The effect of this Bill, introduced at the direction of the Secretary of State, is as follows:

(1) By Clauses 2 and 3 it raises the age of a girl below which, even though the consenta, actual carnal attempted carnal knowledge a mis knowledge of her is ·folony, and;

demeanour, and at and above which either offence, Is a misdemeanor, from 12 to 10.

Further the new Section & fenact- ed by Clause 2) omits the previo that appeared in old Section 5 mak- ing reasonable belief that she was 10 or more sufficient defence to a knowledge of a girl under 16, and charge of actual or attempted carnal extends the time with which a pro- secution for this offence must be in- stituted to twelve months (instead of three) from the date of the offence.

(2) By Clause 4, it raises from 18 to 10 the age at which the con-

miR-

Resolved pursuant to section 39 of the Liquors Ordinance, 1831, that the item "On beer, porter, elder, perry and stout $0.60" in Part I of tho Table to the Liquor Duties Resolu tion of June 80, 1032 (published by "Of course he has,” Sue sald Notification No. 417 In the Gazettent of the girl is a defence on a quickly too quickly. She changed of June 30, 1932), which Part, a charge of Indecent assault on her.

(3) By Clouse & it raises the age the subject with her usual tact and substituted, is act forth in the Liquor

Dution Resolution of October 20, of a girl below which, allowing her they spoke of other things. But 1932 (published by Notification No. defilement la a felony Gypsy felt the knife turning in her 066 in the Gazette of October 21, above which up to

and at or heart. This could not go on! It 1932), be rescinded and the follow demeanour from 12 to 13,

At the the old proviso making was a situation beyond her control. Ing items substituted-On cider and same time It wounded her pride and dignity. porry $0.60; On beer (as defined in reasonable belief that the girl was When Tom came she would have the Ordinance but exclusive of cider 10 or over a good defence to any and perry) not exceeding 1,066 charge under the Section is omitted. to have it out with him.

degrees original gravity, that is to After the girls had gone sheay, the specific gravity of the worts thereof before fermentation $0.00;

The Attorney General moved the glanced over the morning news On all other beer (as defined in the first reading of a Bill intituled "An paper, aceking an escape from her Ordinance but exclusive of elder and Ordinance to provide for levying in troubled thoughts.. A name stood perry) Imported a concentrated Hongkong colonial light dues in res- out from all the others in the col-form, or as ale basis, or malt and pect of certain lighthouses And a umn of personal notes on the society hops concentrate 30.80 with the ad. buoy on or near the coasts of the for Bahamas and Leeward Islands." He dition of one cent per gallon every degree by which the original said: The purpose of this Ordinance gravity exceeds 1,045 degrees," is suficiently set out in the Objects

page.

"Miss Vera Gray of Baston is at the Weylin."

Something ellcked in her bruin. Was this what she had been fear ing all the time? That girl-how she hated her! Gypsy stood up. her little hands clenched. David sat in his carriage in an angle of the house. Sun poured down on kim, a smiling, rosy scrap of baby, hood. She stared at him, almost without seeing.

She had been letting things drift. Well, now there must be a show down! Tom would have to make his choice,

(To be continued.}

CORRESPONDENCE

Welfare of Animals

To the Editor,

Hongkong Telegraph.

The Colonial Secretary seconded, and the Bill was read a first time.

The Dollar Loan Hill,

The Colonial Treasurer moved the second reading of a Bill intituled. "An Ordinance to make provision for

He said: This resolution is neces-and Rensors, thereto. sary on account of the proposed Im- The Colonial Secretary seconded, portation of what is called heavy and the Bill was rend a first time. gravity beer, that is beer in n con- centrated form. Hitherto the duty! on all in orted beers has been at the rate of 10 cents per gallon no regard being made to the original gravity as no beer was imported above 1,066 degrees, generally near er 1,046 degrees. It is evident; therefore, that if heavy ale af 1,105 degrees gravity is imported under the present scale of duties and watered suffer.

down, the revenue will mitteo stage of the Bilt I will move This resolution adds beers three small amendments adding the imported in a concentrated form or name of the Hongkong and Shang ar ale baris or malt and hops c5 (7), 9 and 11. By arrangement hal Banking Corporation to Clausen

centrate to the scale of duties. The

loan of twenty-five million dollars for the garrying out of certain public works, for the redemption of certain Inscribed stock, and for other pur- He said: During the Com- poser."

new duty will be levied at the rate with the two banks they will both of 80 cents per gallon with the nd-manage the loan. I should like to

dition of cne cent per gallon for add that the prospectus is now. in every degree by which the original

ravity exceeds 1,045 degrees. The resolution was adopted.

The Pensions Ordinance.

The Attorney General moved the first reading of a Bill intituled "An Drdinance to amend the Pensiona Ordinance, 1832." He said: The urpose of this Bill is to make cer- inin clarifying amendments to tho Pensions Ordinance 1992.

the press and copies will be avail able to-morrow morning at my offler or at the Banks, and copies of an plication forms will also he available. Applications will be received on the 21KL.

The Colonial Secretary seconded, and the BBI was read a first time. The amendments were approved in Committee and the Af passed through its final stages.

Finance Committee. Following the Council of "pension of the Finance Committee was held,

In Section 2 (b) (i) of that Or- dinance the definition

meeting

are at this able office" was such that it might the Colonial Secretary prosiding, at

Sir-May 1 invite all lovers F animals personally, to see that their domestic pets season of the year provided with AR

adequate supply of drinking water at all times?

have been deemed to make pension- able, the holder of an office declar- which votes totalling $79,222, ed pensionable who was not himself which particulars had been previous- a member of the pensionable estab-published, were adopted.

Under an item for $10,267 for the Attorney General's department, Per- Ham Shenton asked: I would like to ronal Emoluments, the Hon. Sir WII-

in there an increase in the salary know the position in this case. Why of a first clas Cadet Officer by

The further proviso added to that sub-section I gets rid of this anomoly. empowers the Governor-in-Council The amendment proposed by Clause to make regulations for the grant ing of pensions, gratuities, etc., to $10,0007 the dependents of persons who have died in the public service of the have retired from the Service. Colony, as well as to persons who The other two minor amendments are purely formal.

In particular, I would ask thomlishment. to remember that birds in their natural state seek shelter during the heat of the day and that to leave caged birds exposed to the glare and heat of the sun, without proper protection, whi cause suffering. Such birds are pri sonera, unable to protect them selves as they would in a natural state, so please give them at least this careful attention.

I would earnestly appeal to all lovers of animals in this Colony also to assist the Colony's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in its steady and constant efforts for the welfare of

all animals and birds,

Thanking you for your courtesy in permitting me the use of your columns.

The Colonial Secretary seconded, the Bill was read a first time.

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The Colonial Secretary: We are not paying any more. It is merely LONDON-SERVICE- an accounting transaction due to the ed by members of the Council and introduction of a now system, desir- supported by the Secretary of State, that individual officers salaries shall be shown in the department with LIVERPOOL which they are, for the time being, werking It gives a great deal of

DARDANUS first reading of a Bill intituled "An have to change from time to time NEW YORK

The Attorney General moved the additional work, because the officers Ordinance to amend the Marriage owing to others going on leave, but Ordinance. 1875," He said: The it does not result in any further ex- Marriage Ordinance, 1876, nowhere penditure.

Marriage Ages.

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lays down any minimum age of, The Hon. Sir Wiliam Shenton: marriage which is thus the same as The grand total at the end of the PACIFIC SERVICE it was in England up to 1929-14 year is the same? for male and 12 for female, The Ago of Marriago Act of 1020 avoide ed any marriage either party of which is under 10, and the present Hongkong Society for the Pre-Bill (Clouse 43 amends Section 26 vention of Cruelty to Animals.

D. DAVIES, Vice-President.

LONDON COURT.

SIR HOUENT HO TUNGS

DAUGHTERS PRESENTED .

London, June 14. Sir Robert fo Tung's two doughters were presented to their Majesties at last evening's Court.] -Reuter,

FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS

(2) of the Ordinance to secure the same effect,

Further the now Section 12 (a) jenneted by Clause 2 forbids the issue

The Colonial Secretary: It looks more but there are additional say- Inga on the other aide.

Aeredrome Surfacing. Regarding an item for $6,288 for Hornsby motor roller for use at the Aerodrome at Kai Tok, the Hon. like to know. Sir William Shenton asked! I should

whether the Govern

of a marriage licence or certificate where either party is under 30, and the effect of the amendment of Sec-ment is taking any steps to improve tion 1 by Clause 3 is to nullify the the surface of Kai Tak Aerodromo?

consent of a parent, ele, to the

marriage of a child who is under

16.

The Colonial Secretary seconded, and the Bill was rend à first time.

Protection of Girls.

The Attorney Genern moved the first rending of a Bill intituled "An

The Colonial Secretary: They have ordered this raller. The P.W.D. is endervouring to lend them a roller for the time being. The matter is receiving the careful attention of the engineer of the Air Force and our engineer with a view to improving the surface of the Aerodrome.

The Ion. Sir William Shenton: What is the trouble? One of drain

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"The Colomini Secretary: It is want position for the surface?

tion of getting sonie port of com- of a roller. You are not con desing the ques Major Evans.

The Colonial Secretary: It is be The Hon. Sir William Shenton: ing very carefully considered by

By Blosser,

KOMOR'S

clearing

TEA and COFFEE

Sete for 6 Pørsons

Reduced $4. & $6–

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE MCGOOSEY BOY, FRECKLES, AND HIS FRIEND NUÏTY COOK, ARE GOING TO TEST THEIR NEW MACHINE TOMORROW

YES...AND IF YOU ASK ME, IT CAN'T

POSSIBLY WORK ... NOSIREE

WELL, SHADYSIDE'LL BE FOR 'EM, KOOK

LINE AN' SINKER! WE LIKE TO SEE OUR LOCAL BOYS MAKE GOOD, BY CRACKY!!

WELL...I'LL GO TAKE A LOOK, BUT I WON'T INVEST NO MONEY IN 17...I GOT TOOK, JE ONCE, BY A FELLER WHO SOLD ME STOCK IN A COMPANY THAT MADE ONE-PRONGED PICKAXES FOR LIFTIN' MAN-HOLE COVER!

INVENTIONS ARE ALL RIGHT... THE TROUBLE IS, MOST FOLKS INVENT TH WRONG KINDA

THINGS!

I KNEW A FELLER. ONCE WHO TRIED TO GRAFT PINK RIBBON ON RUBBER PLANTS,,

TO GROW LADIES GARTERS!

ILL TELL YOU WHAT I WISH THOSE BOYS WOULD INVENT....A PHONOGRAPH RECORD THAT WOULD EXPLODE AFTER IT HAD BEEN

PLAYED ABOUT SIX

TIMES!!