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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST JUNE, 1890.
53.—When it is intended to examine any Witnesses, the Member, or the Petitioner, Examination of Witnesses. requiring such Witnesses, shall deliver to the Clerk a list containing the names and residences of such Witnesses, at least two days before the day appointed for their examination. The evidence of every such witness shall be taken down by the Clerk and be signed by the Witness.
Bill in the Gazette.
54.- Before any Private Bill, whereby the property of any private person may be Notification of Private affected, is introduced. Notification of the intention of the parties to apply for such Private Bill shall be given by the parties, by two advertisements in the Gazette, and two in some daily Newspaper circulating in the Colony, and in one Chinese Newspaper, and by publication of the proposed Bill, once at least in the Gazette. No Private Ordinance shall be passed whereby the property of any private person may be affected in which there is not a saving of the rights of Her Majesty the Queen. Her Heirs and Successors, and of all bodies politic or corporate and of all other persons except such as are mentioned in the Ordinance and those claiming by, from and under them. (Art. xxi., Royal Instructions.)
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL.
55.-The Clerk of the Council shall keep an Order Book, in which he shall enter Order Book. and number in succession the subjects intended to be brought under discussion at each meeting.
56.—The Clerk of the Council shall also keep Minutes of the proceedings of the Minute of proceedings. Council; and shall two clear days at least before each meeting, send a copy of the Minutes of the previous meeting to each Member.
57.-The Clerk shall also send to each Member, two clear days at least before each order of the day. meeting, a copy of the Order of the Day for such meeting.
tees,
58.--The Clerk of the Council shall attend upon any Special or Standing Commit- Attendance on Commit- tee if required to do so.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 262.
Wanted at the Supreme Court a person to fill the office of Third Assistant Bailiff. Salary $480
per annum.
Apply by letter with testimonials, &c. to the Registrar, Supreme Court.
Also wanted in the Botanic and Afforestation Department Clerk and Chinese Interpreter. Salary $300 per annum.
Apply by letter with testimonials, &c. to the Superintendent of the Department.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th June, 1890.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 263.
W. M. DEANE,
Acting Colonial Secretary,
With reference to Government Notification No. 457 of the 9th November, 1889, it is hereby notified that the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to approve the appointment of JAMES ALFRED Lowson, Esquire, M B., C.M., Edin., to be Assistant Surgeon in the Government Civil Hospital.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th June, 1890,
W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. -No. 264.
The following Returns of Deaths for the Month ended 31st May, 1890, are published for general information.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st June, 1890.
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W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary.