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ADVERTISEMENTS.

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HONGKONG & CHINA GAS COMPANY,

LIMITED.

WORKS AND GENERAL OFFICE, WEST POINT.

Fitting Department, Hollywood Road, corner of Cochrane Street.

GAS SUPPLIED AT $1 PER 1,000 CUBIC FEET.

REGULATIONS OF THE COMPANY.

The Company supply Meters, which may be purchased by the Consumers, or lent to them at a monthly rental. The Meter is to be kept in good working order, and not to be unconnected without permission having first been obtained from the Office.

The Meters will be examined and adjusted monthly, and the Company's Officers are to have free access at all reasonable hours to examine and inspect the same together with the fittings.

Any Meter receiving damage beyond fair wear and tear, to be repaired at the expense of the Renter.

The accounts will be rendered monthly and interest at the rate of 12 per cent. will be charged on all remaining overdue beyond the expiration of the month in which they are rendered.

The account is to be paid according to the Meter's registered quantity, as the Meter is moved by the Gas itself passing through it, and cannot indicate a greater quantity of Gas consumed, than the quantity so allowed to pass through it. As no deductions can be made, the Renters are solicited to watch the Index of the Meter weekly, or as may be convenient; the consumption of an Argand, Bat-wing, or Fish- tail Burner will not usually exceed 5 to 6 Cubic Feet per hour of its use. In the event of the Meter ceasing to register, notice thereof is to be given to the office, a new Meter will then be forwarded, and the charge made for Gas during the previous period, will be proportionate to the previous months.

Renters wishing to discontinue the use of Gas, must send a written notice of that effect to the Office.

In case of removal, the incoming Tenant is requested to see the Company's Receipt to the previous Tenaut up to that date, or to retain the unpaid arrears in his own hands; also to give written notice to the Office of his intention to continue the Gas before he commences using it, as in the event of not doing so the new occupant will be held responsible for all accounts due by the previous tenant.

The accounts are collected monthly, and the Engraved Receipt of the Company can only be recognized.

Upon breach of any of the above Regulations, the Company are at liberty, without previous notice, to discontinue the supply.

If, without the Gas pass through the Meter, any person should surreptitiously procure a supply, clandestinely increase it, or supply any other person with Gas, such proceedings will subject the party to a Prosecution.

Fittings erected by the Company will be kept in a state of efficiency for 12 months from date of completion, provided that such repairs only become necessary in the course of fair wear and tear.

All letters and complaints (which must be in writing to ensure attention) to be addressed to the MANAGER, Office, West Point.

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