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OBITUARY ANNUAL MEETING OF CHARLES “CHIC" SALE

LOCAL SOCIETY ··

A fair gathering of supporters at tended the fifteenth annual general meeting of the Anti-Mul-teal Society, which was held on Saturday even- ing at the Chinese Y.W.C.A, pre- mises, Donham Road, when the re- port on the past year's activities was submitted, and the election of new afeers, for 1930-37 was held.

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Mr. Wong Shum-kan presided, and was supported by Mr. Fu Sol-al

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Sale was also the author of "The Specialist," a book which had many sales in the United States, and "Pii Tell You Why."

Married in 1012 he leaves a widow and four chlidren.

Born in Huron, South

Mr. Wong Kam-ying (Hon. Trenṇur- | for, his character parts as elderly er), Rev. Lee Kau-yan ant Mr. men, having a perfect command of Mak Mul-an. Others present in the requisite make-up. He seldom cluded the Rev. LI Siu-kwan. Mr. | appeared in straight roles. Wont Tat-ku, Mr. Yeung Siu- Featured in several talkie shorts, litien, Miss Allee Kwok, Miss Sin he achieved prominence in "When Tal-hing and Miss Cheung Wal-chi, a Fellow Needs a Friend" with The meeting opened with a hymn Jackie Cooper In 1932 and The unt prayers were said by the Rev. Star Witness." His other alms in Lev. Kat-yan. The Chairman then cluded "The. Expert.","Lucky Dog" I made his opening address. He said: | nud "The Great Decision." His We are gathered here to-night to most recent im In Hongkong was hold the annual meeting of this Man Hunt." Spelety, It may be recalled that This Society was founded in July. 1821, and the triguration ceremony Ante piknee on March 26, 1922. Since general ten, uo. less than aftern meetings have been heki, During this period, the members

thi Society have done their utmost for the emancipation of mini-trat, and as a result, a gourt number of these unfortunates have been restored 4) Their parents or set free. Thus Wes 2141 may say that this Sorinty has existed in vain. But was mich re-problems. It is hoped that the Com. ret to mention that there are sul mission will furnish the Home Gov- rnment with the data obtained from a great number of mini-Isal who re

their first-hand information and b mau in bondage through their owu- ers evasion of the law by represent-servation, and as a result the legisla ing them to be adopted daughter daughters will be enseted, so that tion for the registration of adopted thereby avoiding registration, Wr

the mul-tsnt system will be wiped ↑ are strongly of the conviction that, inless adopted daughters are also out, and the vestige of arbets

vanish forevYT. registered, mua-tsut will always re-

Adopted Daughters maria with us and the evil cannot be persadlented. The emancipation of

In the absence of Mr. J. D. Bush, mut-tsel has only been partially

the Hon

the English Secretary, arhieved, and we have still to strug-acting Secretary, Mr. S. S.

Fu, the along to carry on the work.

present bis report. He strongly urged the necessity of enforcing this registration of adopted daughters.

Commission's Visit

The Society welcomed the Mul- Commission when they arrived in Hongkong and oxir representatives lly appeared before them to give

evidence.

At this meeting. 1 wish to draw your alterition to the following mai- Tersc

(1) It is sincerely, hoped that Thor who report cases of

#1- treatment will give amnle details an oho their real nimes.

(2) Members pre earnestly quested to take it their duty fo merjual! the pubtle with oste nins. (3) We sheerely hope that the Government will soon see B1 to pass en Ordinance for the registration of the that adopted daughters, various fraudulent devises so often mni-Isai successfully practised by jowners may be guarded ögainst and

completely frustrated.

May we all look forward to thy day when Mul-End" will become a thing of the past, when these unfortunate auds will, see the light of day and njoy all the blessings of humanity. (Applause)

The antiam) report was then read by the Chairmati, as follows:

This Society has been in existence for more than ten years. During this period, it has not velased in US Vitoris for the emancipation peni-tagi, be the ennnection, W -hould tender our heartfelt stranittade to the enlightened Government of Hongkong who has regarded the in- treatinent of metsa as # serious fence. In the light of the Sup gressive mesures taken against the oppression of mid-tsai, such prae- fire should have been unknown. Hit the facts remmin to show that the law is stiff openly violated. There are eases in which very young mi-tarf, from three to five years pid, have suffered mercilessly at the Punds of their mistresses. From my

awn observation, the greatest

0.

many

enquiries churn, in which were addreased to our representative, This hows that the English Governe. ment much concerned with the

Me Fu said in part: The status of most of the so-called adopted doughters and mui-tal is practically the same. They differ only in mume,

1120 Mul-Qarsh Ordinance

permits the owners of slave girls to 1 ented 'mothers' and the slave girls:

adopted daughters", To permit the existence of such an evil practice is to regte it as legal. The 1929. Ordinater should he further amend-

be

MONDAY,

LEADER HONOURED BY HONGKONG CHINESE

A Chinese luncheon in honour of the visit of Mr. Sun Fo, President of the Legislative Yun, who arrived in the Colony on Friday, was given uf the Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden on Saturday, when the hosts were the Hon. Mr. R. 1. Kotewall, the Hon. Dr. S. W. Tro, the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, the Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, Sir. Hobert Ho Ting, Mr. Li Ynu-tsun. Mr. Ho Kom-long, and Mr. Li Sing- kiu (Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce).

Many Chinese and European officials and business men were pre- sent and hud An opportunity meeting and speaking with Mr. Sun Fo.

After i had been served, the Hon. Mr. Rotewall, who presided, said I was great honour for hini to have been chosen as chairman and spokesmi on the happy occasion of welcoming Mr. Sun Fo.

Mr. Sun Po, he siid, was not only a pillar of the Nanking Government,

of but he was also a good friend Hongkong

harl (Applause). Ile

visitor here | often been

and hari many friends among both the for- eign and Chinese communities, is colneided with the present visit

which happy unification of Chino, was very important to her nearest

our, Hongkong. neighbour,

The speaker wald he felt sure that they could count on Mr. Sun Foto promote the closest friendship and China and en-operation between Great Britain, and between Canton and Hongkong in particular, The

seemed to him to be ↑ future, of Canton and Hongkong bright indeed,

very

The pleasure of the hosts was enhanced by the presence of so many high officials who accompanted Miř. Sun Fo, and some of whom could be counted as very old friends, expressed the great pleasure of the horta in having as their guests

the many English friends, such as Hon. Mr. North, and others 100 mumerous to mare.

na

The fact that they accepted our

invitation at such short nottee and gave up previous engagements

evidence of their undisputable friendship to the Chinese and their

desire to promote keen

inutual

benefit to China and Great Britain," emitirler Mr. Kutewall.

Bemolcation

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NOVEMBER 9, 1936. .

CAMP FIRE RALLY BOY SCOUTS GIVE DISPLAY

Nousing, full-throated choruses, skilful exhibitions of plancering and bridge-building, and various ather demonstrations of Boy Scout ac- tivities were given at the Hongkong Cricket Club on Saturday evening, when the first Grand Camp Fire Display of the combined Scoute, Girl Guides and Wolf Cubs of Hongs konk wh magnißcently presented by several hundred young and en-

husiastle people.

No, time was wasted throughout the whole long programme, every item following on the last without hitch, thanks to the well-organis- ed team work, and it was amply shown that Scouting is by far the best method of making a youngster keen, alert and emeient. -

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When finally "God “, Save King" and "Lights Ou!" brought thoroughly enjoyable evening, to elone, the large gathering of specta- tors left will the feeling that their much needed contributions to the Association's coffers hud not bren Wasted.

The display was under the dis Unguished patronage of the Chiel Scout for Hongitong, ils Excellency The Governor. Sir Andrew Coide- cott, who declared the Camp Fire open from a platform in the infddle i ei tuge semi-circle of Scouts, anel) was then conducted to his seat in Die "Cricket Club pavillon. His Ex- cellency, accompanied hy Lady Cafttreolt and Captain W. J. R. Cragit. A.B.C.. was met on his arrival by the Scout Commissioner, the Rev, N. V. Jalwurd, and other om- vers of the Day Scouts' Association,

Other notables present included Mons. Henry Valtorta. Vlent Apos- tolic of Hongkong, the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall. Mr. A. el Arculli. Mr. M. J. Abbott, the Rev. 11, W. Baines, and Mr. R. R. Todd,

One of the main attractions was the band of the 1st. Bn. The Royal Vistre Rifles, present by kind per- mielin of Li-Col. R. M. Rowell and Officers,

In addition to the local troops and packs, a party of Deep Sea Scouts. under Fleet Scout Master Lowder lent a hot and Scouts from Canton, Chungshan and Macao were also present, the Portuguese giving a song and on instrumental number of their own.

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II. Willams, Mr. G. C. Pellan, Mr. E. P. H. Lang. Mr. Fu Ping-sheung (Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Legislative Yuan). Mr Hu Kem-legj, Dr, 5, 7 Chu | Dr. M Shu-fan, Dr. Arthur Woo, Dr. P. 1. Treung. Mr. Chan Pak-shuen, Mr. Peter Sin, Mr. J. M. Wong, Mr. 1. Y. Tan. Mr. Chan Tit-yat, Mr. Fa |Kam-shing, Mr. Tang Shiu-yam, Mi. Lam Yat-mas, General M. A. Cohen, Mr. Lam Yat-yu, Mr. Au Shu-cho, General Chen Kee-you, Mr. Tal Tak-

so that the rexistration of 'topted ; Sinking lik reply, Mr. Sim Fo said daughters Should

the effected as that

mection wan especially to prevent the nuptious because the reunifications early

4 possible on-tsad from being sheltered under of China hac now come to pass.

remembered, when passion the good mune of adoption

During the first and second inter- through the Colony a little while ago, views with the Mul-tal Commission,thnt many friends In Hungkong which insted nearly two hours and asked whether there would {x three and a half hours eegpectively. fight between the North and Mr. S. C. Yeung, our representative, South, and he then expressed made many suggestions, among them view that theris would not be any was the appointment of a solicitur night. Now that had not only come to take elaine of all prosecutions true, but all differences between the under the in-tai Ordinance, for, North and South had been Spply ngcording to our adeption, the S.C.A. | compound. inspectors have not a suflicient, know- Though China was unified, con-fu, Mr. Yung Koon-mmm.. Mr. Tsang ledge of law. The other suggestions tinued Mr. Sun Fo, she Wax still Parker, Mr. Au Taksun, Mr. Tsoi mentioned in our lengthy Memorani-freing dum to Be Mui-tsia Commission, Din carry to say, I am not in the position to divein«,“

Typical Cases

numerous dileulties: but. ! what with unity within and mutual goodwill without, there would be pence not only in China, but also for all countries

ries having interests in the di not Pacife, and he therefore despair of the situation.

He thanked Mr. Kolewall and the other, hoats for the opportunity they had afforded him of meeting su of the Chinese many representives and Foreign communities, and hi concluded by wishing Hongkong and Cantor prosperity (Applause)

con"

on. Mr. Philip Cockebin, Mr. Yu Cheuksan, Mr. Wong Yiu-tung, Mr. Lau Yak-wan, Mr. Chan Lan-fong. Mr.

Wong Kwok-shurn, Mr. Kan Tong-po, Mr. Li Tee-fong, Mr. L! Kopu-chia, Mr. Fang Toai-tin, fr. Thomas W. N. Tom, Mr. Wong Taor. Mr. Ng Yiu-wan, Mr. Li Shou-nam, Br. I}} La-chuch. BẾN. Fang hiu tong and many others.

Earlier on Saturday morning, Me. Sun Fo, and Dr. Fu Ping-cheung, ne ___companied by the Hon. Mr. R. 1. "Kötéwall," "puid a call on His Ex- relimney the Governor. Sir Andrew Caldecott, and conversed with His same time. The Excellency for Acting Colonial Secretary, Hon. Mr.

Mr. Fu then read a summary of the mi-trai casses dealt with by the Society during the year, as follows: Three reports were sent to the Society. but when enquiriess were made, na traces of the persons con- cerned could be found. One report was sent to the Government by this Safety, and the metal concerned

Among these present were The Hon. obtained freedom and wages from her mistress. Another report was Mr. I. A. C. North (Acting Colonial sent to the Government, and in en-Secretary), the Hon. Mr. R. M.

(Director serience the ui-isal was sent to Works), the Hon. Mr. F Taylor. A. C. North, was also present.

Henderson

Public Leang Kuki nait penally infliefed oni

(Colental Treasurer), the Hon. Dr. the mistress,

A. R. Wellington (Director of Medicar Mr. Sun Fo and party left Hong- Services), the Hon. Mr. T. I King Kong by train for Canton yesterday. (Inspector Ceneral of Police), Dr. J. it is understood that bufare returning Nanking Mr. Sun Fo will first vist B. Mackie, Brigadier H. G. Seth. Smith, Mr. R. R. Todd (Chairman of Karmasi to confer with Generats i

Đ Urban Council). Major R. Chung-Jen and Pei Chung-hd on the Waller. Mr. Staford-Smith, Mr. Fjaliticnd readjustment of Kwangsi.

de to the emancipation of mut-tsni

The Society reerived two reports, thur system of adopted daughters | nut was upsible ta make any en| redord is the transaction

quiries.

A me of unregistered uni-tsa was reported, and as a result the mistress ver punished.

A report was sent by this Spelet:

to the Government, and the mistres ded when enquiries were made

on to emer the Ordinance against t was promulgated; but, fin the ther mind, the adoption of girls as laughters has been more frequently netised by the clover mistresses who find it a means of escaping frum Justire. Thus mul-trai fre kepi under the guise of adopted daughters, This practice has been the direct and adit source of all evils, such as siy prostitution, Cho Chu Fa. pic. ince the registration of adopted aughters is an urgent need, frond. Here

mendpoint of social justice. Fewer Reports

But we regret to mention that there! re members of the community who i holl that the mut-ti system hould be preseryed and that the re- istration of adopted daughters is pendent. In spite of this, the re- orts to this Society have greally fiminished. This is undoubtedly

te to the high sense of duty and he unttring efforts on the part of

There were two cases in which the Government reported that they were adopted daughters.

There was a case in which

lefent vince could be obtain-

was another

* ir which the gui-tsai concerned sent to Pu Leung Kuk by order of the Covertiment.

Mr. Mak Mui-song, a member of the Executive Committee, was ther called upon to address the gatherin lir said:

Girl-slavery had its origin Jour afte ago. In many places succumbed to death after a severu struggle. In others too it emily died

matund death. But the

LEX-

Arice! inibers of nur Associa tion, let us be brave to give a faith- ful responce to the alt of the helpless mui-tsalt

he Government inspectors, who de-muistaní sysłem, I can assure you erer aur highest tribute. llawever, cannot be abolished without dur from the daily news, we still learn efforts, perfect confidence and hat there are several cases in which daunted courage on our part, tirls of an extremely tender age, From three to eight years, have been ppressed by their mistresses. The facts are most bewildering, for as far back as 1920, an Ordinance WHS ussed by the Government for the suppression of the transaction ot mui-trai, and, based on this calculu tion, there should be no mai-tsal under the age of ten. Whence the i-taal hove rome is indeed rid- le. As the Chinese population in Hong Kong is large, we have no doubt that here are many such cases that have not been discovered.

The meeting concluded with votes of thanks to those who had assisted in the work of the Society during 'be year, and to the Y.W.C.A. for the loan of the room where the inecting

wan held.

Light refreshments were

served to the gathering.

Election of Officials The following were elected to the General Committed from whom the officials for 1936-37 will be chosen

Mak

Those who raise objections to the registration of si-tsui argue that at a later date: Rev. Paul S. F the institution would cause disturb ance among the community, their anxiety is unfounded, and their views are prejudicial. In accord ance with the laws of Hong Kong registration is appiled

births, : deaths, the purchase of arms, and even to the keeping of dogs; and cry, against it. Should we regard human beings as inferior to dogs or Rev. Ho Sum-yu, Mrs. S. F. Tsa Mesars, Wong Szo-tin, Fu Saf-1, C. G inanimate objects?

Tso. Messrs. Ng Fook-mun, Chule But Yan-ko, Yeung Slu-chuen,

Mul-gang, Dr. Fok Wing-kun. Dr. Chat Wai-cheunk, Messrs. Male Ju- tungt, Weng Tat-kiu, Ho Hing-chuch Li Ka-fun, Miss Adice Kwok, Mi Sin Tak-hing. Messrs. Wang Kom- ying, Wong Sum-kan. Cheung Kat-

to

reservations as early as pos-et we have not heard of any publishing, J. D. Bush, Lam Chi-fung.

sible. In the Interests of advertisors, we hope to dis- Tributo advertising evenly 20 throughout these months, and, in order to assist us, co-operation is invited.

It will be remembered that not Anderson, Dr. Sin Lok-sung, Mi very long ago, the British Govern- Wong Yuk-mui, Rev. Li Kau-yan ment sent a Mul-isal Commission to Rev. Thang Ki-ngok. Rev. Wong Ol- ane longkong to investigate the existing tong. Dr. (Miss) Kitty Woo, condition of tie mul-tsai system. Mr. Wong Chung-hal.

The Commission had arranged two

Mr. Chan Tak-sang and Dr. Ma

interviews, with the representative Lule were elected as reserve mem- of this Society, Dr. Yeung Shui- bers of the General Committee.

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