THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST SEPTEMBER, 1894. 763
Mortality Statistics-The returns for the weeks ended the 4th and 11th August, 1894, which had been circulated to Members were laid on the table.
Wells. A letter from the Honourable Colonial Secretary concerning the existence of wells in the City which are in a condition injurious to health-which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read-
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On the motion of the Captain Superintendent of Police, it was agreed-
That the matter be referred to the Permanent Committee of the Board.
Central Market.-A letter from the Honourable Colonial Secretary forwarding the plans of the new market, and inviting observations thereon-which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read-was laid on the table.
On the motion of the Captain Superintendent of Police, seconded by Mr. FRANCIS, it was agreed--
That Mr. Leigh, Surgeon-Mujor James and Dr. Ho Kai be appointed a Committee to report upon the matter. Overseer at Sheep and Swine Depôts.-A letter from the Honourable Colonial Secretary enquiring as to what would be a suitable salary for an Overseer at the new Sheep and Swine Depôts--which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read-was laid on the table.
On the motion of the Captain "Superintendent of Police, it was agreed—
That the Government be advised that $70 per month would be a suitable salary for the post in question, and that
it was recommended that four Indian Police Constables be detailed to act as watchmen under the Overseer. Report. The Acting Superintendent's report for the half-year ended 30th June-which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read-was laid on the table.
On the motion of the Captain Superintendent of Police, seconded by Dr. HARTIGAN, it was agreed-
1. That the report be printed and circulated to Members.
2. That the drafting of a new bye-law dealing with the misuse of house drains be referred to a Committee
consisting of Mr. Francis, Mr. Leigh and the Colonial Surgeon.
3. That a letter be addressed to the Government enquiring whether any steps had been taken or were likely to be taken in the near future with regard to a recommendation upon the subject of the improvement of laundries which was forwarded to the Government on 21st September, 1893.
Report. The Sanitary Surveyor's report for the quarter ended 30th June, 1894-which had been circulated to Members, and a minute on the circulating cover read-was laid on the table.
Imported Meat.-A letter from the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon recommending an amendment of the market bye-laws so far as they affect the importation of meat-which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read-was laid on the table.
Á discussion ensued.
The Colonial Veterinary Surgeon, who was present by invitation, answered some questions addressed to him by Members of the Board.
On the motion of the Captaiu Superintendent of Police, seconded by Surgeon-Major JAMES, it was agreed--
That the letter be referred back to Mr. Ladds with a request to submit a recommendation for the improvement
of the inspection of meat before it is exposed for sale.
Licences. Twelve applications for licences to keep cows, two applications for licences to keep goats, and forty-six applications for licences to keep pigs, were laid on the table.
The licences were granted.
The Plague Bacillus.-A letter from Dr. CANTLIE upon the subject of Dr. YERSIN and the plague bacillus- which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read-was laid on the table.
Dr. AYRES addressed the Board and read a letter from Dr. LoWSON upon the same subject.
Water Closets.—An application for permission to erect 2 water-closets upon Inland Lot No. 514, (No. 9, Queen's Road Central)-which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read-was laid on the table.
On the motion of Mr. FRANCis, it was agreed-
That the permission be refused for the present.
Urinal.-An application for permission to connect the urinal at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Institute with the Govern- ment sewer-which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read-was laid on the table.
On the motion of Mr. FRANCIS, it was agreed-
That there is no objection to granting the permission if the requirements of the Sanitary Surveyor are complied
with.
House Drains.-The Sanitary Surveyor's reports upon the condition of drains at Rheda and Westbourne Villas; Nos. 2-14 (even Nos.), Wellington Street, and Nos. 1-10, Wai Tak Lane; Nos. 8, 10, 12, Upper Lascar Row; No. 16, Praya Central; and Nos. 108-110, Jervois Street-which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulat- ing covers read were laid on the table.
On the motion of Mr. FRANCIS, it was agreed-
That the Sanitary Surveyor's reports be adopted, and that the owners of the houses in question be called upon to
redrain in accordance with the requirements of the Public Health Act and bye-laws made thereunder. Nuisance at Kowloon Point.-A letter from Mr. AZEVEDO complaining of a nuisance arising from the keeping of pigs near Kowloon Point-which had been circulated to Members-was laid on the table,
On the motion of Mr. FRANCIS, it was agreed-
That Mr. Azevedo be informed that he is at liberty to take any legal proceedings he thinks fit to procure un
abatement of the nuisance alleged to exist.
Adjournment.-The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 30th day of August, 1894.
Read and confirmed this 30th day of August, 1894.
EDWARD A. RAM, Acting Secretary.
F. H. MAY, Acting President,