No. 136.
In 1381/57.
13217.392
# GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION
Notice is given to the Chinese Inhabitants of Victoria,
That every one going out after dark, must carry a Lantern :
That from Ten o'clock at night till Gun Fire, any one found in the Streets will be taken up
That any one in the employ of Public Offices, or Private Establishments, who may be sent out by his employer during the above period, must be furnished with a Pass and a Lantern.
A printed Notification to the above effect in the Chinese Language has been circulated fully throughout the Chinese Community.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 16th December, 1856.
W. T. MERCER,
Colonial Secretary.