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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH DECEMBER, 1896.
Water-Closets and Urinals.-An application-which had been circulated to Members-for permission to erect water-closets and urinals in premises now being erected on Marine Lot No. 275, was laid on the table.
A discussion ensued.
Mr. N. J. EDE moved--
That the application be granted subject to the conditions specified by the Surveyor in his report on the application,
and that the work of erecting the closets and urinals be carried out to the satisfaction of the Surveyor,
The Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
The President did not vote.
Backyards. Certain papers and plans-which had been circulated to Members-concerning the space for a backyard which it is proposed to provide for buildings about to be erected on Marine Lot No. 278, was laid on the table.
The President addressed the Board and moved-
That the Board has no objection to the proposal made by Messrs. Palmer and Turner.
Mr. N. J. EDE seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Roasting Carcases of Swine.-A petition-complaining of a nuisance arising from the roasting of carcases of swine in Nos. 5, 10, 12 and 52, West Street, was again considered.
The President moved→
That no further steps be taken in the matter at present.
The Vice-President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Wells. An application-which had been circulated to Members-that notices to close two wells be reviewed, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
A discussion ensued.
The President moved-
That the applicant be informed that the notice to close the well at No. 578, Queen's Road West must be complied
with.
The Vice-President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
No. 4, Shelly Street.-A correspondence-which had been circulated to Members-having reference to certain proposed alterations to house No. 4, Shelly Street, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
The President moved-
That the applicant be informed that the Board regrets they are unable to grant the request made. Mr. N. J. EDE seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Defective Drains.-The Surveyor's report--which had been circulated to Members-regarding the condition of the house drains at Block No. 32, was laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.
The President moved-
That the owners of the houses mentioned in the report be called upon to carry out the works recommended by the
Surveyor, such works to be done in accordance with the law governing house-drainage works. The Medical Officer of Health seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Public Latrine.-A report—which had been circulated to Members-concerning the need for a properly constructed public latrine at Aplichau in lieu of a dilapidated structure now existing there was considered.
The President moved--
That the report be transmitted to the Colonial Secretary and that at the same time it be urged how necessary it is, in the interests of the public health, that the construction of public latrines in suitable localities be proceeded with at as early a date as is practicable.
The Vice-President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Mortality Returns.-The returns for the weeks ended the 7th and 14th November, 1896, respectively, were laid on the table.
Depôt for Poultry.-A correspondence-which had been circulated to Members-having reference to the proposed depôt for poultry, was laid on the table and the minutes ou the circulating cover read,
A discussion ensued.
The President moved-
That the Colonial Secretary be informed that the Board has no further recommendation to make regarding the
Poultry Depôt beyond that contained in their communication No. 215 of the 12th November, 1895, The Vice-President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Drains.-A correspondence-which had been circulated to Members-having reference to the proposed plan of drain- ing buildings now being erected on Inland Lot No. 26, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read,
The President moved→
1. That Mr. Danby be informed in the sense of the President's minute, dated the 14th November, 1896.
2. That a copy of the correspondence be sent to the owners of the property for their information. Mr. N. J. EDE seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
A confidential meeting of the Board was then held.
Adjournment.-The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 3rd day of December, 1896.
Read and confirmed this 3rd day of December, 1896.
HUGH MCCALLUM,
Secretary.
FRANCIS A. COOPER,
President.