MINUTE. Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government :
W. H. MARSH.
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The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $368.95 for general overhaul and repairs to Health Officer's Steam-launch Blanche and hire of a Steam-launch while the repairs are being executed.
As this work was represented as urgent, it had to be undertaken at once, without waiting till the necessary money could be voted.
Government House, Hongkong, 1st October, 1886.
The Acting Colonial Secretary moved that this Vote be approved,
The Treasurer seconded.
Question-put and passed.
W. H. MARSH.
The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $510 for laying Gas pipes, erecting seven Lamps and constructing a Platform for accommodating Bandsmen in the Government Gardens.
Through the courtesy of the Colonel and Officers of the Northamptonshire Regiment, the 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 Gardens where the Band plays. They would only be lighted when required, and it is estimated, that the cost would be about 60 cents a night. The Colonel Commanding the Regiment has also represented the necessity of having 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.
After explanations by the Chairman the Committee recommend that the vote be approved.
Supplementary Estimates, 1885.
The Supplementary Estimates for 1885 brought before the Committee are fully considered by them.
Estimates, 1887.
The Committee then proceed to consider the Estimates for 1887.
The Committee are of opinion that the Police employed in the various Departments should be included in a separate schedule under the Police Establishment.
The Committee suggest that the vote for tree planting, (page 24) be raised from $10,000 to $12,000.
Progress reported at Table XIII (page 24).
The Committee is adjourned to Saturday, the 25th instant, at 2.30 p.m.
J. Frederick Stewart,
Read and confirmed this 25th day of September, 1886.
S. G. Bury,
Clerk of Councils.
Chairman,
MINUTE. Read the following Minute by His Excellency the Officer Administering the Govern-
rent :---
W. H. MARSII.
92
The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $368.95 for general overhaul and repairs to Health Officer's Steam-launch Blanche and hire of a Steam-launch while the repairs are being executed.
As this work was represented as urgent, it had to be undertaken at once, without waiting till the necessary money could be voted.
Government House, Ilongkong, 1st October, 1886.
The Acting Colonial Secretary moved that this Vote be approved,
The Treasurer seconded.
Question-put and passed.
W. H. MARSH.
The Officer Administering the Government recommends the Council to vote the sum of $510 for laying Gas pipes, erecting seven Lamps and constructing a l'latform for accommodating Bundsmen in the Government Gardens.
It
Through the courtesy of the Colonel and Officers of the Northamptonshire Regiment, the 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. is proposed to erect seven Gas lamps in the part of Gardens where the Band plays. They would only be lighted when required, and it is estimated, that the cost would be about 60 cents a night. The Colonel Commanding the Regiment has also represented the necessity of having a movable Platform for accommodating about 50 Bandsmen. His Excellency think 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.
After explanations by the Chairman the Committee recommend that the vote be approved.
Supplementary Estimates, 1885.
The Supplementary Estimates for 1885 brought before the Committee are fully considered by them.
Estimates, 1887.
The Committee then proceed to consider the Estimates for 1887.
The Committee are of opinion that the Police employed in the various Departments should
be included in a separate schedule under the Police Establishment.
The Committee suggest that the vote for tree planting, (page 24) be raised from $10,000 to $12,000.
Progress reported at Table XIII (page 24).
The Committee is adjourned to Saturday, the 25th instant, at 2.30 p.m.
$.] Frederick Mewart,
Read and confirmed this 25th day of September, 1886.
Sof A Sett
Clerk of Councils.
Chairman,
Bury,
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