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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2nd OCTOBER, 1886.
Through the courtesy of the Colonel and Officers of the Northamptonshire Regiment, të Band of that Regiment has played in the Gardens generally one evening every week since the beginning of the year, except when prevented by the weather. A large and appreciative audience generally attends to listen to the music. At first, there were no lights; afterwards some Chinese lanterns were supplied, but, when there was any wind they were blown out. It is proposed to erect seven Gas lamps in the part of the Gardens where the Band plays. They would only be lighted when required, and it is estimated, that the cost would be about 60 cent a night. The Colonel Commanding the Regiment has also represented the necessity of havin a movable Platform for accommodating about 50 Bandsmen. His Excellency thinks that the Council will not hesitate to vote the small sum asked for in aid of an entertainment which" appears to be deservedly popular.
Government House, Hongkong, 28th August, 1886.
The Acting Colonial Secretary moved that these Minutes be referred to the Finance Committee. The Treasurer seconded.
Question-put and passed.
PAPERS.-The Acting Colonial Secretary, by direction of His Excellency the Officer Administerin the Government, laid upon the table the following papers :-
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No. Despatch respecting the German Mail Steamers.
1886
No. 1
No. 1
No. 1
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40 1886
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Correspondence respecting a proposed Lighthouse on Gap Rock or its vicinity.
Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government on the
Estimates for 1887.
Correspondence respecting the eviction of Squatters at Kennedy Town.
No. 1 Despatch respecting the recent scarcity of Water.
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QUESTIONS.-CARGO-BOATS.-Mr. MACEWEN, pursuant to notice, asked the following question :--- What conclusions have been arrived at by the Commission which was appointed by the
Government in November, 1885, to enquire into the Cargo-boat question?
The Acting Colonial Secretary referred to Mr. RYRIE who was the proposer and Chairman of the Committee.
Mr. RYRIE addressed the Council.
Mr. MACEWEN, pursuant to notice, asked the following questions:---
Squatters at Kennedy Town.-Is it true that no proper legal steps were taken to evict the
Squatters at Kennedy Town?
Is it true that no arrangements.were made for housing the people before pulling down their
shanties ?
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Is it true that many of them are now houseless?
If such is not the case, to move for papers shewing that the Government did take legal steps,
did make previous arrangements, and that none are now houseless,
The Acting Attorney General replied, and laid upon the table, by command of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, copies of correspondence on the subject (paper No.). MOTIONS.EUROPEAN INTERPRETATION DEPARTMENT.-Mr. MACEWEN, pursuant to notice,
moved :-
That a European Interpretation Department be established forthwith, and addressed the
Council.
Mr. RYRIE seconded the motion and addressed the Council.
The Acting Attorney General addressed the Council.
The Chief Justice addressed the Council.
Mr. WONG SHING addressed the Council.
The Acting Colonial Secretary addressed the Council.
The Treasurer addressed the Council.
Mr. MACEWEN then gave notice that at the next Meeting of Council he would move the appoint- ment of a Committee to consider the question.
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LIGHTHOUSE ON GAP ROCK.-Mr. MACEWEN, pursuant to notice, called for the Correspon between Capt. McLEAR of H.M.S. Flying Fish and the Government, with the minutes thenon, respecting a Lighthouse on Gap Rock or its vicinity, and wished to move a resolution on the subject.