THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20тп SEPTEMBER, 1890. 921
Extension of Leave.--An application for extension of leave of absence by the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon for the purpose of visiting Tokio to see the manner in which the Vaccine Institute there is conducted was considered. It was agreed to recommend the application for the favourable consideration of His Excellency the Governor and also to recommend that the travelling expenses asked for be allowed.
Licensing of a Cow-shed.—The correspondence on this subject—which had been circulated to Members-was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read. It was agreed that the Superintendent should at once institute a prosecution against the owner of the cow-slied in question.
Nuisances.-Letters from the Manager of the New Oriental Bank and Messrs. ARNHOLD KARBERG & Co. complain- ing of bad smells in the vicinity of their offices were read. It was agreed that the complaints should be referred to the Surveyor to furnish a rough sketch of the premises in question showing where the drains are and for an expression of opinion as to the cause of the smells complained of.
Mosque Junction Dust-bin.-A letter from Mr. HOPKINS again complaining of this dust-bin was read. Mr. EDE moved,—
That the bin be closed as soon as possible and that a letter be addressed to the Honourable Colonial Secretary
recommending its early removal,
Dr. CANTLIE seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Mortality Returns.-The returns for the weeks ended the 23rd and 30th August, respectively-which had been circulated to Members--were laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.
Report. The Superintendent's report for the mouth of August was laid on the table. It was agreed that it be cir-
culated to Members.
Drainage of Hongkong Hotel.-A memorandum on this subject by the Honourable O. CHADWICK, C.M.G.— which had been circulated to Members-was laid on the table, and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
A general discussion ensued.
Mr. FRANCIS moved,—
That the Hotel Company be informed,—
1. That the Board have no power to grant their request, section 64 of the Health Ordinanec absolutely prohibit-
ing the connection of water-closets with public or private drains.
2. That the Board are prepared to recommend to the Government that the Hotel should be allowed to connect with the public drains as recommended by Mr. Chadwick provided the whole of the internal arrangements of the Hotel as regards water-closets and urinals are constructed to the satisfaction of the Board.
Mr. EDE Seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Adjournment -The Board then adjourned till 4.15 P.M. on friday, the 19th September, 1890.
Read and confirmed this 19th day of September, 1890.
S. BROWN, President.
HUGH MCCALLUM,
Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 393.
The following Notice is published for general information.
By Command,
W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th September, 1890.
POSTAL NOTES.
1. Postal Notes of the values named below, payable within three months at any Post Office in the United Kingdom, or at Constantinople, can be obtained at Hongkong or at any British Post Office in China (except Hoihow and Tientsin) at the following prices, which include Commission ;-
1/-... 1/6..
5/
10/-
20/-
28 cents. 42
$1.40
""
.$2.80
$5.60
All money orders on the United Kingdom for even sums not exceeding £5 applied for at Hongkong or Shangliai will be issued by means of these Notes.
He If this is not done the note is
2. The purchaser of any Postal Note must fill in the Payce's name before parting with it. may also fill in the name of the Office where payment is to be made. payable (within three months) anywhere in the United Kingdom, or at Constantinople. Any Postal Note may be crossed to a Bank.
3. Postal Notes should always be forwarded in Registered Covers. If this precaution is not taken NO ENQUIRIES WHATEVER will be made as to the loss or alleged loss of any Note.
4. Postal Notes issued in the United Kingdom are not payable in Hongkong or China. GENERAL POST OFFICE,
HONGKONG, 20TH SEPTEMBER, 1890.