THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH NOVEMBER, 1893. 1133
Dresden Sanitary Convention.-A minute from the Honourable the Colonial Secretary forwarding correspond- enee respecting the Dresden Sanitary Convention--which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes attached thereto read- was laid on the table.
The President moved,-
That the receipt of this document be acknowledged, and that the Colonial Secretary be informed that the Sanitary
Board is of opinion that it is unnecessary for this Colony to take a part in the conference.
Dr. Ho Kai seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Refuse Tea leaves.-A letter from the Honourable the Colonial Secretary concerning refuse Tea leaves from Chinese Tea Houses-which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read—was laid on the table.
The President moved,-
That the receipt of this document be acknowledged, and that the Honourable the Colonial Secretary be informed
that the Sanitary Board is of opinion that it has no power to deal with this complaint.
The Colonial Surgeon seconded,
Question-put and agreed to.
Maimed Animals.-A letter from the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon requesting instructions respecting the slaughter- ing of maimed animals outside of Slaughter Houses—which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circu- lating cover read-was laid on the table.
A discussion ensued.
The President moved,-
That the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon be called upon to report how many cases had come under his notice within
the last 12 months.
Dr. Ho KAI seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Pig Sties.-Correspondence respecting the inspection of Pig Sties by the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon-which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover and attached thereto read-was laid on the table.
A discussion ensued.
It was agreed that the question stand over until the next meeting.
Leave of Absence.--An application from the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon for 14 days leave of absence--which had been circulated to Members, and the minutes on the circulating cover read-was laid on the table.
The President moved,-
That as a letter from the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon had been received, requesting to be allowed to have the
dute changed to the 25th November, 1893, that these papers be re-circulated to the Members of the Board.
Dr. Ho Kar seconded.
Question-put and agreed to.
Adjournment-The Board then adjourned till Thursday, the 9th day of November, 1893.
Read and confirmed this 9th day of November, 1893.
A. H. RENNIE,
Acting Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. ---No. 411.
The following Notice is published.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th November, 1893,
F. H. MAY,
President.
G. T. M. O'BRIEN,
Colonial Secretary.
NOTICE.
All persons intending to apply for Seamen's Bearding House Licences for the year 1893-1894, under Section 17 of Ordinance 26 of 1891, should send in their applications in writing to this Office on or before Thursday, the 23rd November, stating accurately the position of the house.
Before a Licence can be issued, the applicant will be required to produce the consent of a Police Magistrate.
R. MURRAY RUMSEY, Retd. Comdr., R.N.,
Harbour Department, Hongkong, 7th November, 1893.
Harbour Master, &c.
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