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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28TH MAY, 1887.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 227.

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The following return from Mr. A. HUMPHREYS, Jr., of the quantity of Spirits distilled by the China Sugar Refining Company, Limited, is published for general information.

Proof Gallons.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ended 27th May, 1887,.....26,136.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th May, 1887.

FREDERICK STEWART,

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 228.

Acting Colonial Secretary.

Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Friday, the 10th June, 1887, for the construction of 500 feet lineal of sewer in Middle Street, between Wittey Street and the Nullah at Shek t'ongtsui.

For form of tender apply at this Office.

For specification and further particulars apply at the Surveyor General's Office. The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th May, 1887.

FREDERICK STEWART,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 229.

The following Hydrographic Notice is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th May, 1887.

FREDERICK STewart,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

Government of China.

FOOCHOW DISTRICT.

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS, No. 41.

Change in Buoy Marks: Niu Ta Rock,

Pagoda Channel, Min River.

Notice is hereby given that the Niu Ta Rock, near Spiteful Island, has now been marked by two new buoys; one is placed on the northern edge, painted black and white chequers; one is placed on the southern edge, painted red and white chequers. Vessels must therefore not pass between these two buoys.

The Spiteful Island Red Buoy has been removed (having been replaced by the red and white chequered buoy, mentioned above), and the Tui Che Rock Black Buoy has also been removed as the Channel is filling with silt.

Approved:

C. HANNEN, Commissioner of Customs.

Custom House, Foochow, 19th May, 1887.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 230.

S. PARKHILL,

Harbour Master.

The following Returns of Deaths for the week ended the 21st instant are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th May, 1887.

FREDERICK STEWART,

Acting Colonial Secretary.