THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND MARCH, 1895.
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Leave of absence.-An application-which had been circulated to members-for one year's leave of absence, - from Mr. J. R. GERMAIN, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
It was agreed to inform Mr. GERMAIN that the Board was unwilling to loose his services at the present time, but that if his health renders it necessary that he should take leave, his application would be transmitted to His Excellency the Governor for favourable consideration.
Central Market.-A letter-which had been circulated to Members-from the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, recommending the appointment of an Overseer for the new Central Market when it is opened, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read. It was agreed that the Board recommend the appointment of an Overseer, and that Mr. LADDS be requested to furnish the Board with full particulars as to the entire staff required for the new market.
Overseer of Works.-A letter from Mr. R. F. TownSEND resigning his post of Overseer of Works was read. It was agreed that the letter be forwarded to the Honourable Colonial Secretary with a recommendation that it be accepted. It was also agreed that Mr. J. R. CUNNINGHAM be appointed Overseer of Works in lieu of R. F. TOWNSEND resigned.
Basement Floors. Three applications for permission to let basement floors for human habitation were considered. It was agreed that the applicants be informed that bye-laws regulating the occupation of basements would be passed shortly and would be duly communicated to the applicants.
Barracks.
Small-pox.-The Secretary reported that a case of small-pox had occurred in the Married Quarters, McGregor
Adjournment.—The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 28th day of February, 1895.
Read and confirmed this 28th day of February, 1895.
F. H. MAY,
Vice-President.
HUGH MCCALLUM,
Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. - No. 77.
His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint ALEXANDER MCDONALD THOMSON to be Acting Colonial Treasurer and Collector of Stamp Revenue during the absence of the Honourable N..G. MITCHELL-INNES or until further notice.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Ilongkong, 2nd March, 1895.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Acting Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.— No. 78.
With reference to the above Notification His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint JOHN GERALD THOMAS BUCKLE to be Acting Assistant Colonial Secretary.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Acting Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1895.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 79.
The following Returns of the Average amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation and of Specie in Reserve in Hongkong, during the Month ended 28th February, 1895, as certified by the Managers of the respective Banks, are published.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1895.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHAKT, Acting Colonial Secretary.
BANKS.
Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,.........
AVERAGE AMOUNT.
SPECIE IN RESERVE.
1,463,101
800,000
5,425,969
2,500,000
ΤΟΤΑΣ,....
TOTAL,..........
.$
6,899,070
3,300,000