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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND DECEMBER, 1894.
Inspector Germain.-A letter--which had been circulated to Members-from Mr. J. R. GERMAIN requesting that an increase of salary be granted to him was laid on the table, and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
Mr. FRANCIS, Q.C., moved—
That a letter be addressed to the Honourable Colonial Secretary strongly recommending that the increase of $240
a year which the Board inserted in its draft of the Estimates for 1895 be granted to Mr. Germain. Honourable Dr. IIO KAI seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Closing of Wells.-Reports by Dr. HARTIGAN and the Superintendent which had been circulated to Members- regarding certain wells from which samples of water had been analysed and reported upon by the Government Analyst were laid on the table, and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
A discussion ensued.
The Vice-President moved-
That the owners of the wells mentioned in the list where such wells are used for other than trade purposes be
called upon to close such wells.
Dr. HARTIGAN seconded.
A further discussion ensued.
The Board divided—
Ayes.
Dr. HARTIGAN.
Colonial Surgeon. Vice-President.
The Honourable Dr. Ho KAI did not vote.
Noes.
Mr. FRANCIS.
Mr. LEIGH.
Acting Captaiu Superintendent of Police.
The Vice-President gave his casting vote in favour of the motion. Motion carried.
Closing of Wells.-A letter-which had been circulated to Members-from Mr. FRANCIS, Q.C., regarding the closing of certain wells was laid on the table, and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
It was agreed that a report on the subject be sent to the Honourable Colonial Secretary for the information of His Excellency the Governor.
Lime-washing of Dwellings.-A report-which had been circulated to Members-by Messrs. F. H. May and J. R. CROOK regarding the steps taken by them under the bye-laws made by the Board on the 31st day of May, 1894, to have the dwellings in the Colony lime-washed was laid on the table, and the minutes on the circulating cover read.
It was agreed that the report and covering letter be sent to the Honourable Colonial Secretary for the information of His Excellency the Governor.
Urinal.-An application from Messrs. DANBY, LEIGH & ORANGE for permission to erect a urinal at 16, Praya Central was considered.
It was agreed that the permission asked for be granted subject to the condition that the work is carried out in strict accordance with the provisions of the bye-laws.
Reports.-The Surveyor's reports-which had been circulated to Members-on the condition of the house-drains at Nos. 226 to 248 (even Nos.), Queen's Road West, 1 to 23 (odd Nos.), First Street, 32 First Street, 16 to 46 (even Nos.), Second Street, 341 to 353 (odd Nos.), Queen's Road West, 1 An Fung Lane, 174 to 180 (even Nos.), Third Street, and 31 Pok-fu-lam Road, all in Victoria, as well as 88, 114 and 118, Station Street, and 61, Temple Street, Yau-ma-ti, were laid on the table.
The Vice-President moved-
That the owners of these houses be called upon to re-drain them in accordance with the law governing house-
drainage and to execute the works specified in the Surveyor's reports.
Dr. HARTIGAN seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Mortality Returns.-The returns for the weeks ended the 24th November and 1st December, 1894,-which had been circulated to Members-we re laid on the table, and a minute on the circulating cover read.
Inspectors of Nuisances.-Fifty-seven applications for the six vacant posts of Inspector of Nuisances were laid on the table.
Mr. FRANCIS, Q.C., moved—
That Mr. Leigh, the Honourable Dr. Ho Kai and the Secretary select the six best candidates, and submit their
names to His Excellency the Governor for appointment in the usual manner.
The Vice-President seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Adjournment.-The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 20th day of December, 1894.
Read and confirmed this 20th day of December, 1894.
HUGH MCCALLUM,
Secretary.
FRANCIS A. COOPER,
Vice-President.
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