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No. 144.
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH JULY, 1878.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Return, received from Mr. HENRY DICKIE, of the quantity of Spirits distilled by the China Sugar Refining Company, Limited, is published for general information.
Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 10th July, 1878,
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th July, 1878.
Proof Gallons. ... 4,103
J. M. PRICE,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
following Report from the Honourable CHARLES MAY, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, tarter ending on June, 1878, is published for general information.
By Command,
J. M. PRICE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
nial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th July, 1878.
FIRE BRIGADE Department,
HONGKONG, 12th July, 1878.
R-I have the honour to forward to you, for submission to His Excellency the Governor, the srigade Report for the 2nd quarter of 1878.
The usual Parades and Inspections were held on 9th May, 11th June, and 9th July, at which the Government Steam (excepting No. 1 Steam Engine at the two latter mentioned, being necessarily absent for repairs) and Manual Engines, as also those of the Chinese Volunteer Associations were present. All were worked from the sea.
At the last inspection in July), No. 2 Steam Engine worked satisfactority t and then it was found necessary to draw the fires, because of a defect in the Stea put this in order by 7 P.M. the same evening.
20 minutes the Engineer
The Fire Ladders, Hose, Extincteurs and Implements were all found in good condition. The Engines, Hose and Implements at Shau-kí Wán, Yau-má Tí and Aberdeen are in good working order.
The Government Engineer ma le monthly reports of the state of the Engines, both Steam and Manual.
On 1st June, the No. 1 Steam Fire Engine was taken to "Sand's Slip," to have a newly con- structed boiler fitted, and a thorough overhaul of the Engines, as per instructions conveyed in C. S. O. 173 of 22nd January last, and the work is almost completed.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
The Honourable J. M. PRICE,
Acting Colonial Secretary,
&c.,
&c.,
&c.
C. MAY,
Superintendent, Fire Brigade.
STAMP OFFICE.
T' above Office being now provided with a 3-cent die, Books of Receipts, Rent Collectors' Books, &c., can be stamped beforehand in the same manner as Cheque Books.
can also be stamped if required.
Loose receipt forms
ALFRED LISTER,
Collector.
Stamp Office, Hongkong, 19th July, 1878.