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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 17TH AUGUST, 1895.
Central Market.-Certain papers-which had been circulated to Members-having reference to the shops in the Central Market requiring caretakers in them during the hours the market is closed, were laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
The President addressed the Board and moved-
That for the present one caretaker be allowed in cach of the shops, other than the live fish shops where four are
necessary, during the hours the market is closed to the public.
Mr. EDE seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
The President again addressed the Board and moved-
That the request made by Mr. Dennys, solicitor, on behalf of the shop-keepers in the Central Market should,
in the opinion of the Board, be refused and that further correspondence on this subject be declined.
The Acting Colonial Surgeon seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Washermen's Tanks.-A letter-which had been circulated to Members-concerning the traiuing of certain streams and the construction of tanks therein for the use of washermen, was laid on the table.
Cholera. A letter-which had been circulated to Members-having reference to the prevalence of cholera in Sin- gapore, was laid on the table.
Cholera.-A letter from H. B. M.'s Chargé d'Affaires at Tokio concerning the increase of cholera in Japan was read. Bubonic Plague.-Reports-which had been circulated to Members-having reference to the case of bubonic plague which occurred at Macdonnel Road, Kaulung, were laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.
Insanitary Dwellings.-Two reports-which bad been circulated to Members-by the Acting Medical Officer of Health having reference to certain sanitary defects in various dwellings, were laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
The Acting Medical Officer of Health addressed the Board and moved-
That the owners of the houses hereafter specified be served with the usual notice to cleanse and lime-wash them within seven days. Houses, viz., 1 and 15, Mi Lun Lane; 1, 2, 9, 12 and 14, I On Lane; 8, Shui Hing Lane; 2, Wa Hing Lane; 2, Un Wo Lane; 1 and 3, Ui Hing Lane; 2, 2A, 9, 14 and 16, Kwong Un Street East; 4, 6, 10 and 12, Kwong Un Street West; 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6, Kau U Fong; 1, 3, 7 and 9, Kau Fong South; 3 houses in Stavely Street; 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, Tung Tak Lane; 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Ezra's Lane; 1, 2 and 3, Tsun Wing Lane; 3, 5 and 7, Po Yan Street; 6, Pound Lane; 7, 13, 15, 17, 19, 29, 33, 35, 43 and 45, East Street; 6, 8 and 16, West Street; 53 and 55, Lower Lascar Row; and 9 and 11, Sam To Lane.
Mr. EDE seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Report. The Surveyor's report--which had been circulated to Members-for the quarter ended the 30th June, 1895, was laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.
Reports The Assistant Surveyor's reports on the condition of the house drains of the houses in Blocks 52, 53, 54, 55, 65, 66, 67 and 143, were laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating covers read.
The President moved--
That the owners of the houses situated in these Blocks be called on to execute the works recommended in the
Surveyor's reports in accordance with the Ordinances and bye-laws governing such works.
The Acting Colonial Surgeon seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Water-Closets. An application--which had been circulated to Members-for permission to erect additional water- closets at the Sailors' Home was considered.
The President moved-
That the permission asked for be granted.
Mr. EDE seconded.
Question-pit and agreed to.
Urinal. An application--which had been circulated to Members--for permission to erect a urinal at 13, Gage Street, was considered.
The President moved-
That the permission asked for be granted.
Mr. EDE Seconded.
Question--put and agreed to.
Mortality Returns.-The returns-which had been circulated to Members-for the weeks ended the 20th and 27th July, respectively, were laid on the table.
Licences. Twenty-four applications for licences and renewal of licences to keep swine were laid on the table. The President moved-
That the licences applied for be granted.
The Acting Colonial Surgeon seconded.
Question--put and agreed to.
Adjournment.--The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 15th day of August, 1895.
Read and confirmed this 15th day of August, 1895.
HUGH MCCALLUM, Secretary.
FRANCIS A. COOPER,
President.