I returned from Simatan on the 6th instant. Whilst there a great many cases were brought by Malays against Malays for abuse. In one case no less than six summonses were issued and all the parties, who were females, were closely related. The reason of the abuse appears to have originated in a dispute between Siti (f) and Kaka (f) as to the lawful ownership of a certain fruit tree, buah mengkala. The fruit tree case was settled and both parties were fined small sums for the abuse.
As a result of a recent examination of the boys attending the Government Elementary Lay School a prize giving took place at the School House on the 11th instant. All the parents of the pupils and a number of friends were present. Full particulars of this have already been forwarded to Your Highness.
Referring to the case of Ampuan Haji Bujang vs. Pangeran Jarudai mentioned in last month's report, I I received a letter on the 13th instant from the Hon'ble the Resident informing me that "the fine of $22.14 was imposed on deft: by Haji Bakri T.K. of Rembungan had been remitted and that plaintiff has been fined 15 reals in the Datu's Court Kuching." All parties concerned were informed of this decision.
On the 22nd instant I left for Santubong where I had been invited to spend Christmas and returned here again on the 28th instant.
During the early part of the month the upper river was in heavy flood.
The trade returns for the month are as under.
Exports Imports
Lundu $1,981 $6,144
Simatan $1,416 $3,262
This is all I have to report to Your Highness on this occasion.
F.F. Boult
Assistant Resident
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