571
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH JULY, 1894.
Drain opening near Kowloon Point.-A letter from Mr. AZEVEDO Concerning an offensive smell emanating from a drain opening upon the foreshore near Kowloon Point—which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read-was laid on the table.
On the motion of the Acting Director of Public Works, seconded by Dr. HARTIGAN, it was agreed,
Madden
That a letter be addressed to the Government requesting that the complaint be enquired into with a view to the
abatement of the nuisance if it is found to exist.
Bowrington Canal.-A letter from Mr. A. G. GORDON complaining of offensive smells emanating from the Bowrington Canal-which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read—was laid on the table.
A discussion ensued.
Mr. LEIGH moved,-
That a letter be addressed to the Government requesting that the complaint be enquired into with a view to the
abatement of the nuisance if it is found to exist.
Mr. FRANCIS seconded.
The Acting Director of Public Works proposed as an amendment,——
That the matter be referred to the Board's Sanitary Surveyor for a report.
The Captain Superintendent of Police seconded.
The Board then divided on the amendment-
Ayes.
The Acting Director of Public Works. The Captain Superintendent of Police. Surgeon-Major JAMES.
The President and the Colonial Surgeon did not vote. Amendment lost.
The Board then divided on the original motion-
Mr. FRANCIS.
Mr. LEIGH.
Dr. HARTIgan.
Dr. Ho KAI.
Ayes.
Noes.
Mr. FRANCIS.
Dr. Ho KAI.
Dr. HARTIGAN. Mr. LEIGH.
Noes.
The Acting Director of Public Works.
The President, Colonial Surgeon, Captain Superintendent of Police, and Surgeon-Major JAMES did not vote. Motion carried.
Water Closets.—An application for permission to erect water closets upon Inland Lot No. 27 (Robinson Road and Peel Street)—which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read--was laid on the table.
A discussion ensued.
The Acting Director of Public Works moved and the Captain Superintendent of Police seconded,—
That the permission asked for be granted.
The Board then divided--
Ayes.
The Acting Director of Public Works. The Captain Superintendent of Police.
Noes.
Mr. FRANCIS.
Mr. LEIGH.
The Colonial Surgeon. Surgeon-Major JAMES. Dr. Ho KAI.
Dr. HARTIGAN.
The President did not vote. Motion lost.
Adjournment.-The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 5th day of July, 1894.
Read and confirmed this 5th day of July, 1894.
EDWARD A. RAM,
Acting Secretary.
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
President.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 268.
Notice is hereby given that Messrs. J. C. JOHNSON & Co., of 4, Eastcheap, London and Newcastle- on-Tyne, England, have complied with the requirements of Ordinances 16 of 1873, and 8 of 1886, for the registration in this Colony of their Mark as applied to Portland Cement; and that the same has been duly registered.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd July, 1894.
J. H. STEWART Lockhart, Acting Colonial Secretary,
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.