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FAREWELL FUNCTION | ADOPTER DAUGHTERS A NIGHT OF TERROR

PRESIDENTATION MADE TO

MR. D. H. PAUL

of the Mr. J. P. Way. president Theosophical Soeloty, who presided at the function, made Mr. Paul a fare well gift on behalf of the members,

which took the form of a Rolls razor. Mr. Way said:

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There was an Interesting function

The Hongkong Anti-Multani Society at the meeting of the local Theosis urging upon the authorities

The terrible experience which theshe and her two, daughters phical Society yesterday afternoon necessity for enforcing registration of perienced at the hands of her when members gathered for a farewell all adopted daughters. It has sent tea party, the guest of honour being the following letter to the Secretary husband's alleged murderers, was At 2,30, 5.20, 7.20 & 9.30 p.m the Society's vice-president, Mr. Denis for Chinese Affairs:

related by Yip Choi, continuing H. Paul, who is leaving the Colony

Bir An Chairman of the Anther evidence" before Mr. W. for Home. Mr. Paul has been con- Muitsal Society, I have the honour Schofield at the Central Magistracy nected for some months with the Far to submit to the cunsideration of the yesterday afternoon, when East Aviation Company, having pre-Government lows of my Committee vinusly been in the Royal Air Force, respecting the necessity of passing milial proceedings were continued nut of which he had to be invalided legislation for the compulsory against five men, Pun Kam-choi, following an accident.

gistration of adopted daughters in the Ho Wah, Ho Yau, Pan Tak and Colony.

Lau Choung, accused of the mur- This Society has always maintained der of Hau Wan-fal at Chuk Ko that the evils arising out of the Wan village, Lantau Island, Multapi system are so intimately can- September 2 last year. nected with the practics of adopting | Mr. W. J. Lockhart-Smith, female children, a condition peculiar Prior to the time when our Bro. perhaps to this part of Chinn, that Assistant Crown Soliciter, Denis notified me of his coming de- they new to be atineked 10 con:

duted the prosecution, and Delee- We have tive Inspector A. II. Elaten wAB parture, I was patting myself on the nexion with each other. back that we had such a capable and repeatedly urged the Hongkong Gov presont for the Police. efficient brother to take the chairnment to deal with the two pra-

After her husband had been blems simultaneously, and far back during a most critical period of our

of her Lodge's existence.

as in 1932, we submitted a set of struck and dragged out Being in my position I feel his suggested regulations for this pursight, related Yip Choi, about ten departure very much although I know pose, a copy of which is herewith men entered her hut and began to that his thoughts will be with us

attached.

ransack it. She was seated with Since the enforcement आई helping through

the her two daughters at a tablo dur- upward our

Female Domestic Service Ordinance Ing struggle.

requiring the registration of Muitsai Feeling sorry in att altogether sel- in December, 1920, sotelent time has fish point of view because our loss elapsed for the formation of impartial will be another's gain. Bro. Denis

judgment us to its effectiveness in the will be an inmense naset to some suppression of the evil trole is youne Lodge in England as he was here girls. Our close observation of its Knowing confidently that wo Are working during the past few years evolving spiritually and that "What has only served to confirm our view ever is, is best," who can tell that the

In spite of the vigilance of in- lodge there needs him even

more sectors and prosecutions before the 'thing we du-although I must confess Magistrates, it has become alivious that we need him badly enough. that without its natural colorary, the I know that it is impossible to ex-registration of adopted daughters, the press in words all that we feel in our Aết of 1990 will not put an end to henris' for our dear brother and to the traffic in young girls, more Wrisis Tied With Hair thank him sufficiently for the services particularly in respect of the warst he has rendered,

class of offenders, those who

Describing how she and chase them not for domestic service, two daughters were tied up, wit- but for reaving up as recruits for sly

ness said that she was bound to a prostitution. The abolition of re- gistered bills he made this tree with her hands behind her

exily as Ten Chu Fa; and those her wrists.

Iterative trade, known col. back, and her hair used to bind up Her daughters were toqually engaged in it uy be trusted to make trussed up in a similar manner, use of every means in their power, and the three, of them were tied including legal aid, to evade the proto one tree by the gang, who used visions of the law. A way of escuelang new ropes they had brought now lies ready in hand, for it our

always open to them to chim These with them. The gang said they ill-fated children as their adopted were going to take herself daughters. Ter children are as her daughters to sell them rule well fed, clothed and hooked after, Chinese territory, and threatened and may even be given some modicum

to kill them if they shouted out. of education, to enhance their eon-

Ho Wah gagged her with a towel, and her tavo daughters were also gagged with pieces of cloth. Be- fore she was gagged, she said she felt cold, and the gang brought out a quilt which was thrown their heads. The men said they must go and find her son, and then left.

I am sure you will excuse me if I take this opportunity to appeal to ench one of tts to give our whole hearted support to the Lodge, because the ideals of this Society are our idents which must be upheld before fore results are forthcoming. We all de sire to do something to better world conditions and we are privileged to da a little part in this important work by coming here and upholding deal of Brotherhood.

pur.

I think it is the aim of all lodges that everyone

ne should contribute little

entre

are towards its Activities: Pspecially

in preparing short talks of their v

an experiences or any Impor-mercial value, when they renci tant passages of ideas they have had recently, so as to add to the interest aitable age. In these circumstances, a conviction under the Act of 1920, of the whole. Please feel that your specially when the delinquents are effort is very urgently required, defended by elever counsel, may be I also wish to thank on and all, well-nigh impossible. especially our guests for their hearty support in making this afternoon happy little gathering one which we would do well to hold at least once a year.

In

the ransacking. She re- cognised all the defendants by the light of five lamps. Ho Wah came up to her and anid, "there must be more money than what we have found." Tung Kwal also and someone from inside the hut up and said the same thing to her, then shouted out, "if there is more money than we have found, tio her up." Ho Wah and Tung Kwai then tied her up.

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and In

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We, as a Suriety, raise ne objection whichsoever to the practice of adopt ing children. It is recognized the warld over. We are aware that the Government, in its desire not to Witness said that the gang must Hrn, Denis, for the unselfish and interfere with Chinese domestic life, have been there for several hours. admirable service you have rendered may feel reluctant to pass the necrs: About 7 a. two Hoklo men came our Lodge especially for the mannersary legislation; but we wish to point from Cheung Wan and released in which you have stood by us through out that cases of bona fide adoption all the perplexities and problems, we have nothing worse to fear than them. She then noticed that tho offer this little taken of remembrance visits at rare intervals from a tactful top of the tree, to which they had --carrying with it our love, test

been tied up, had been cut off. wishes and a deep sense of gratitude

One of the Hoklo men took her to that comes from the bottom of our

see her husband. She thought he hearts.

was dead. His body was behind her hut, and there were bruises all over his face. She also discovered later that her money, comprising $210 in silver and $270. in banknotes and three gold finger rings, were all gone.

Mr. Talall's Remarks Mr. M. P. Talati als spoke. He said:

On the occasion of the departure of our worthy and genial friend Mr. Denis Paul, 1 take this opportunity of expressing to him our sincere regarda and esteem and our deep appreciation of his untiring zeal and devotion and the keen interests he has so whole. heartedly taken for the welfare of this Lodge and for promoting that spirit of unity and brotherhood among સ members.

We see with heavy hearts the un- fortunate circumstances which com- pel him to leave us, but Mr. Paul with his inner realization of that loving Divine Power for good attained that courage and cheerful spirit with which he is deterniined to overcome all obstacles and win his

and way for a bright

prosperous future career..

and discreet inspector, and in this work, whether in respect of mutual or adopted daughters, note others should ever be employed.

As the inw stands to-day, the pro- visions of the Act of 1929 have failed to stop an evil traffic in human lives, and we bring our views before you for your careful consideration and we beg ynu, Sir, to convey them to the attention of Itis Excellency the Ofleer

Administering the Government.

I have, et2,,

(d). WONG SUM KAN. Chairman, the Anti-Muitsal Society,

Enclosure Suggested regulations governing the registration of adopted daughters submitted to the Hongkong Govern-

Reported to European

lying

She then left with the two Hoklo men for their hut at Cheung Wan, and that same afternoon saw what looked like a European's boat sail- ing in the hay towards Chuk Ko 1.Time-limit: A period of six Wan. With the two men she left reached the months is prescribed for the registra-in a sampan and tion of every adopied daughter infboat, where she told the European Hongkong.

what had happened. Later

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has 2. Certificate: At the time of pointed out to the European the registration, all deeds of sale or of dead body of her husband, purchase or certificates of presenta asked him to inform the Police, tion should be surrendered for can-

and

await cellation. The Secretary for Chinese and she stayed behind to Affairs, having satisfied himself with the arrival of the Police. Prior While heartily endorsing the senti- the status of the girl, will larue an to the murder, they had a fishing ments of affection and gratitude ex-. oficial.certificate of adoption.

spear in the house, but after the pressed by Mr. Way, I have always

aphs and finger-prints: murder she did not notice whether found in Mr. Paul a truly genial Every

daughter who report it was in its place outside

the heart to serve and to help in every for registration should furnish two door. She had never seen it since. good cause pertaining to the well-photographs of herself, as well as two being of his friends and that spirit sets of finger prints; one to be placed

The hearing was adjourned, of tru

true friendship is thus so nobly on file with the Secretary for Chinese after further evidence, until this expressed.

Affairs, the other to be attached to afternoon. the certifiente,

The keynote of Thestuphy in love and service, and by practising it we realize our unity with God and His entire creation which is the goal of our existence, and thereby attain that highest state of happiness which is peace and harmony of mind and soul.

and

4. Treatment: At the time of re- gistration, both the guardian and ATTEMPTED ROBBERY adapted daughter must be present. The Officer in charge then solemnly unjoins the guardian to treat the

adopted daughter as if she were her JAPANESE CASHIER ATTACK- our child, and not to ill-use her na

ED BY THREE MEN

at

It was 14 years ago that with such a muitsní or neglect or maltreat her sublime aim in view this Theosophical in any way. Soriety was founded in Hongkong byponsible for the up-bringing of money which he was taking to a bank 5. Education; The guardian should Japanese cashier of a large sum of An unsuccessful attempt to rob a our late most esteemed and revered President Mr. Manuk, for gathering her auopted daughter in accordance was reported to the Police yesterday. nen of all nations and all religions with her own social states in the The cashier, Nakao Yoneo, aged into one brotherhood to make them community. free from ignorance, selfishness

4. Penalty:

10, employed Messrs. S. Kato & Whenever it is die Co., No. 16. Queen's Road Central, strife, and to lend them to that covered that the adopted daughter is left his office nt 2.60 m, yesterday. mightier understanding of vine being used as a muiteal, the guardian Ile went to catch the lift on the second Truth and to take deeper interest in liable to heavy fine; while imprison floor, and onrried in all that is noblest and best in ment is inflicted on any one who uses packet of money containing $1,8

his right hand a nature, and this unique institution hor adopted daughter for immoral will ever remain

permanent purposes. emblem of his most noble and self- 7. At the expiry of the period for sacrificing work."

registration, any one found guilty The acquisition of this vitally im-of buying and selling of girls should portant knowledge given us a clear be Haie to heavy fine or imprison Insight that Mind is the greatest | ́ment,' The go-between of force that directs all the activities of transaction should also be liable to our lifo. so it is necessary, to guide overe penalty.

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While waiting for the lift, three MR, MA YUK-CHAN ACQUIRES Chinese, who had been hovering near- by, approached him, and one of them produced an envelope with an ad- dress in English and asked in Punti,

shut" "the cashier took the note and

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'AMERICAN SHIPOWNERS LOT FOR $71,000

REJECT MEN'S DEMANDS Property in the centre of the city

San Francico, Sept. 5. WAS auctioned by order of the Shipowners here have flatly reject- mortgagcos at Messrs. Hughes ended the demands for changes in the

afternoon.

present contracts and have written Sok in one

Note: With slight aitaration In examined it, he was suddenly struck Hough Ltd.. yesteru property con-letters to four of the men's unions it with wisdom and discrimina the wording, the above buggested regula; over the head with a blunt weapon, alsts of houses registered in the pointing out that adherence to the and that true happiness denotes durable possession of perfect good tions are almost identical with these An attempt was then made to snatch Land Office as Section E of Inland existing agreements must be discussg- without any mixture of evil, ur the submitted in 1929,

the parcel of banknotes. Yonco gave enjoyment of pure pleasures unalloyed

ashout and ran up the stairs towards Lot No. 1401, together with all ed and agreed upon before new de- with pain, or a joyous state in which

the third floor, and was pursued for messunges or tenements, erections mands can be considered. our duties are performed lu com genial friend happiness and pros. a few yards by his assailants, who and bulllings thereon, now known as formity with the Laws of

Attention is drawn to the eight pority in his new sphere of life, and disappeared by the time the cashier Road Central. The property is leased which is allegedly in direct violation Nos. 178, 180 and 182, Des Voeux ships at present held up by the men, We pec, Friends, How Wonderful pray that the Divine Providence may reached the other floor. our lives would be when we attune spare him long with perfect health

for a term of 76 years from March 7, of the pact United Press. Socing no

of the robbers, our higher self with that mightier and vigour to continue his sublime Yoned went down to the second door 1900, with right of renewal for a Intelligence whom we call God and and laudable work with success in where he reported the matter to his

further term of 76 years.

on a a bid of $1,000 the property_wan His most glorious croation,

Man

that glorious cause of world's right employers. Nothing

The area covered by the houses sold to Mr. Ma Yuk-chan of No. 0 was stolen, whom He has created in His image cones, brotherhood and peace

totals 1,815 square foot, and but Yonco ustained a superficial cut.

the Wing Wo Street for $71,090. and likeness.

Mossra. Te'o and Hodgson were FC. Felshow also spoke in over the right ear. A half brick, annual Crown rental is $10.54. We feel it our duty to express our praise of the departing member; and wrapped in newspaper, was found by

Bidding commenced at $70 000, and solleitors for the mortgagees, sincere thanks for all the good work Mr. Paul in accepting the gift thanked the entrance to the second floor lift Mr. Paul has done, and we all now them all for their kind thought and shaft. -

Printed and Published for the Proprietors by FREDERICK FIRUT-- "bid farewell and sincerely wish our the kind things they had said.

No arrests have no far been inade. FRANKLIN, at 1 and 8, Wyndham Street in the City of Victoria

Hongkong.