98
1900 of 1983.
increase of
Fire Brigade.
(3.) Read:-Letter No. 12 of the 15th ultimo, from the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, recommending an increase of $15 per month to the salary of Assistant Engineer WASSENIUS.
$15 WASSENIUS.
per month.
€.5.0.
1169 of 1882. Fitting
The Committee find that WASSENIUS is an old officer of the Brigade, that he gives his whole time to the Brigade and that his present salary, $55 per month, is very small as compared with others of his relative position outside the Service.
The Committee further find that a saving of $40 per month has been effected in the Establishment of the Fire Brigade by Mr. LEIGH's accepting the combined offices of Engineer and Assistant Superintendent.
Under these circumstances, the Committee recommend an increase to WASSENIUS' salary at the rate of $15 per month, with effect from the 1st January last.
SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.
Works and Buildings.
(4.) Read:---Letter No. 20 of the 10th ultimo, from the Treasurer, suggesting that the Treasury Clerks Offices in the Treasury be fitted with gas. Estimated cost $100.
ces with Gas, $1
CS.O.
1342 of 1883. Breakwater,
The Committee finding that these Offices are very dark in the rainy season, and that it would be more economical to use gas instead of oil lamps, recommend that the amount be voted.
(5.) Read: Letter No. 115 of this day, from the Surveyor General, asking for a vote of $55 $16,115.60 to meet bills falling due on account of the works in connection with the Breakwater at Causeway Bay.
The Committee finding that the amount asked for is the unexpended balance of the $100,000 voted for this service, which has lapsed into the Treasury, recommend that the sum be re-voted.
The Chairman adjourns the Committee sine die.
W. H. MARSH,
Chairman.
The above Votes passed the Legislative Council, this 8th day of June, 1883.
ARATHOON SETH, Clerk of Councils.