1144 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH NOVEMBER, 1890.
Complaint A letter from Messrs. DENNYS & Mossor complaining of offensive odours from drains adjoining their offices was read. It was agreed that an inspection of the premises in question be made and a report thereon submitted to the Board.
Aberdeen Paper Mills.-A letter from the Architects regarding the drainage of these mills together with a minute by the Surveyor on the same subject was read.
A discussion ensued.
The Surveyor was present and gave information on the subject.
Mr. FRANCIS moved,-
That Messrs. Danby, Leigh and Orange be informed that the plans as submitted-so far as the drainage of the premises is concerned-are approved but that the question of outfall is reserved and the buildings will not be allowed to be occupied till a proper outfull for the drains is provided to the satisfaction of the Board. The Acting Registrar General seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Motion-Mr. FRANCIS addressed the Board and withdrew the motion of which he had given notice and instead thereof moved,-
That the Board adopt the Committee's report on over-crowding and forward it to the Honourable Colonial Secre- tary with a recommendation that the Government commence taking steps as soon as possible for the abatement of over-crowding. Further, that the Board will be glad to know as early as practicable which, if any, of the methods suggested in the report the Government is prepared to adopt.
The Colonial Surgeon seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Mr. FRANCIS moved,-
That a vote of thanks be given to the Committee for the able and exhaustive report they had made on the subject
of over-crowding in Victoria.
The Colonial Surgeon seconded.
The President addressed the Board.
Question-put and agreed to.
Mr. EDE addressed the Board on behalf of the Committee, and thanked Members for the vote which had just been passed.
New Slaughter-house and new Sheep and Swine Depôts.-A précis of the papers on this subject— which had been circulated to Members-was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
A discussion ensued.
It was agreed that the question stand over till Mr. LADDS'-return and that the papers referred to in the précis be eircu- lated to Members.
Improvement of Dusting Service.--A report on this subject-which had been circulated to Members-was read and discussed.
Mr. FRANCIS moved,-
That the report be forwarded to the Honourable Colonial Secretary with a recommendation that the proposals contained therein be adopted and that authority be asked to expend the money required to give effect thereto. Mr. EDE seconded.
Question--put and agreed to.
Adjournment.-The Board then adjourned till friday, the 14th day of November, 1890.
Read and confirmed this 14th day of November, 1890.
S. BROWN, President.
HUGH MCCALLUM, Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 478.
It is hereby notified that Her Majesty has not been advised to exercise her power of disallowance with respect to the following Ordinance:-
Ordinance No. 15 of 1890.—An Ordinance to amend the Law relating to Fraudulent Marks on
Merchandise. By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th November, 1890.
W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 479.
Under instructions from the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, it is hereby notified that any Public Servant indulging in the practice of gambling, or visiting Chinese Kowloon for the purpose of gambling, is liable to dismissal from the Public Service.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th November, 1890.
W. M. DEANE,
· Acting Colonial Secretary,