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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH SEPTEMBER, 1894. 801

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The following notices have been issued by Mr. FIGG during the month:-On the 30th July at 11.20 a. "the barometer is falling slightly on the SE coast and there are some indications of a depression to the Eastward in the Pacific. Gradients gentle. Sea smooth. Weather fine." On the 2nd August at 11.43 a. "the barometer has fallen considerably on the E and SE coasts and a depression is indicated to the NE of Formosa. Moderate W to SW winds with fine weather probable in this district." On the 2nd at 5.30 p. Red North Cone hoisted. On the 3rd at 10.43 a. "typhoon approach- ing coast probably in the neighbourhood of Wenchow." At 11.20 a. on S coast, moderate to strong W and SW breezes with fine weather." On the 4th at 10.10 a. Red North Cone taken down. 10.47 a. "typhoon entered coast to the north of Foochow during the night and it is probably moving westward at present." At 11.3 a. "barometer rising. Moderate to strong SW winds on S coast with weather becoming unsettled and showery." On the 2nd at noon the centre of this typhoon was situated in about 27°, 123°. It moved westward and at noon on the 3rd was in 27°, 121o. It entered the coast a few hours later about midway between Foochow and Wenchow and continued to move westward in the interior of China. Ou the 11th at 11.15 a. "a typhoon had approached the S coast of Japan yesterday afternoon." This typhoon moved northward in the Pacific at a great distance from the China coast. On the 25th at 11.10 a. "barometer unsteady. Light S and SE winds. Weather fine, but becoming less settled than of late." On the 26th at 10.40 a. "there is a depression in the N part of the China Sea to the S of Hongkong." At 11.7 a. "barometer falling. Moderate to strong E winds with showery and squally weather.' At 4.40 p. "depression is probably moving towards WNW." On the 27th at 10.30 a. "depression appears to have entered the N part of the Gulf of Tongking." At 11.5 a. "barometer rising. Fresh SE winds, decreasing. Weather squally and showery. On the 28th at 10.40 a. "the depression has approached Haiphong." At 11.0 a. "barometer steady. Moderate E to SE winds. Weather showery and squally to fair." The above depression was central in about 18°, 113 at noon on the 26th. It moved towards WNW and passed a little to the South of Haiphong about midday on the 28th.

Hongkong Observatory, 14th September, 1894.

JOHN I. PLUMMER,

Acting Director.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 345.

Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Monday, the 24th September, for the making up and supply of the following Winter Clothing for the Gaol Staff, viz. :--

For more or

less.

For making up

4 Blue Cloth Suits, for Warden and Head Turnkeys. 17 Blue Cloth Suits, for Turnkeys and Hospital Warders. 40 Blue Cloth Suits, for Turnkeys and Guards.

For supply of 4 Caps with Peaks, for Warden and Head Turnkeys.

38 Caps with Peaks, for Turnkeys and Guards.

17

1 Blue Serge Suit, and 1 pair of Shoes for Messenger. 61 Pairs of Boots for Gaol Staff.

Sample of uniform may be seen, and any further information obtained, at the Gaol Office.

No tender will be received unless the person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $50, as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown if such person shall refuse to carry out his tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th September, 1894.

J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 346.

The following Returns of Deaths are published.

By Command,

J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th September, 1894.