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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28TH SEPTEMBER, 1895. 1049

Well.-An application for the review of a notice which had been served to close a well at Tung Lung Lane was

considered.

The President moved-

That a sample of water from this well be sent to the Analyst for analysis.

Mr. EDE seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Disinfectant.-A report--which had been circulated to Members--by the Analyst on a sample of a disinfecting fluid which is prepared locally, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.

The Vice-President addressed the Board and moved—

That a limited quantity of the preparation known as crude carbolate of soda be obtained at once with a view to

its sole adoption by the Board for disinfecting purposes.

The President seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Contractors.-Twenty applications to be placed on the revised list of contractors who are known to be capable of carrying out drainage works in a proper manner were considered.

The President moved-

That the names of the following contractors be placed on the revised list, viz., Messrs. Tam Ho, Lam Kee, Tsu Chong, A Kiu, Tsang Tung, Foo Sik, Tsang Sin, Ngai Yung On, Lee Kee, Tsang King, Tai Loy, Lam Mow, and Chan A Tsan.

Mr. EDE Seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Central Market.-A petition-which had been circulated to Members-from the shopkeepers in the Central Market praying that the market be kept open up to 9 P.M., was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.

The President addressed the Board and moved—

That the petition be transmitted to the Honourable Colonial Secretary with the particulurs as to the additional

cost for the favourable consideration of His Excellency the Governor.

The Vice-President seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

The President re-addressed the Board and pointed out that if His Excellency the Governor favourably considers the petition it will be necessary to amend bye-law 5 of the market bye-laws made under Ordinance 17 of 1887, and if the Board concurred he proposed to submit for His Excellency's consideration a bye-law giving the Board the power to fix the hours during which any of the markets in the Colony shall be open to the public.

The Board concurred.

Mortality Returns.-The returns-which had been circulated to Members-for the weeks ended the 31st August and 7th September, respectively, were laid on the table.

read,

Floors.-An application for exemption from the provisions of the bye-laws governing the concreting of floors was

The President addressed the Board and moved—

That the applicants be informed that the Board regrets they are unable to accede to their request. The Vice-President seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Fruit, etc.-Certain papers--which had been circulated to Members-concerning the sale of fruit and vegetables elsewhere than in a public market, were laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.

A discussion ensued.

The President moved--

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(4) That the Board is of opinion that the regulation of the sale of vegetables and fruit strictly in accordance

with Ordinance 17 of 1887 is of the utmost importance.

(B) That this Bourd is of opinion no premises should be licensed for the sale of fruit and vegetables outside the

markets without reference to the Board.

(C) That applications should be mude in the first instance by the persons desirous of obtaining a licence under

section 22 of Ordinance 17 of 1887.

(D) That in the opinion of this Board some fifteen shops should be licensed in the City of Victoria, West of

Centre Street, and some thirty shops in the district situated between Centre Street on the West and Aberdeen Street on the East.

Mr. EDE seconded,

Question--put and agreed to.

Defective Drains.-A report-which had been circulated to Members-by the Surveyor concerning the re-draining of Nos. 281 and 283, Queen's Road West; Nos. 168 to 172, Praya West; and Nos. 1 to 18, Sung Hing Lane, was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.

The President moved-

That the owners of these houses be called on to submit a combined scheme for the drainage of these premises. The Vice-President seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Adjournment.--The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 26th day of September, 1895.

Read and confirmed this 26th day of September, 1895.

HUGH MCCALLUM, Secretary.

FRANCIS A. COOPER,

President.