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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH OCTOBER, 1890.

Special General Cleansings. The Superintendent's report on special general cleansings--which had been circulated to Members-was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read. It was agreed that the three general special cleansings a year formerly carried out should be continued.

Mortality Returns.-The returns for the weeks ended the 6th and 13th September, respectively-which had been circulated to Members-were laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.

Drainage of Houses in Kaulung.-A drainage plan of a terrace of new houses on Kaulung Inland Lots 440, 439, 529, 530, 531 and 532, and the Surveyor's recommendation that a public sewer should be constructed with which the drains of these houses could be connected were considered.

Mr. EDE moved,—

That the Board advises that the public sewer recommended to be constructed by the Surveyor be laid down as

early as possible.

Dr. Ho KAI seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Report. The Superintendent's report for the month of August, 1890-which had been circulated to Members-was laid on the table and the minutes on the circulating cover read.

A discussion ensued.

It was agreed that the Superintendent should arrange to have the streets on which hawkers congregate specially cleansed and report whether such a step will necessitate extra expenditure.

The Registrar General moved,—

That the attention of the Government be called to the fact that the non-enforcement of the regulations respecting

hawking is rendering it very difficult to keep some of the streets in a cleanly condition.

Dr. CANTLIE seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

It was agreed that the person complaining of the defective drainage of the premises adjoining 166, Queen's Road East, should be asked to make his complaint in writing.

Bakeries.--Mr. EDE addressed the Board and moved,-

That a report on the sanitary condition of the Bakeries in the Colony be made by the Superintendent. MR. FRANCIS seconded.

Question-put and agreed to.

Notice of Motion.--Dr. CanTLIE gave notice that at the meeting to be held a month hence he would move,—

That a report on the condition of Aërated Water Manufactories, Daries and Food-preserving Establishments be

furnished to the Board.

Sanitary Rules made under Ordinance 7 of 1883.-A digest having reference to these rules—which had been circulated to Members--was laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read. The Secretary stated that by Monday a copy of the digest would be in the hands of each Member.

Abatement of Nuisances.-A letter from the Honourable Colonial Secretary dated the 2nd September, 1890- which had been circulated to Members-was laid on the table and a minute on the circulating cover read.

After some discussion it was agreed that the matter should stand over till next meeting. Adjournment.--The Board then adjourned till 4.15 P.M. on friday, the 3rd October, 1890.

Read and confirmed this 3rd day of October, 1890.

HUGH MCCALLUM,

Secretary,

S. BROWN,

President.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 416.

The following Returns of the Average amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation and of Specie in Reserve in Hongkong, during the Month ended 30th September, 1890, as certified by the Managers of the respective Banks, are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th October, 1890.

W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary.

BANKS.

AVERAGE AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

$

$

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,

1,245,874

420,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,..

1,151,745

600,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

3,258,842

1,600,000

TOTAL,...............

..$

5,656,461

2,620,000