361 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND SEPTEMBER, 1876.
No. 162.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
The following Report from the Ilonourable CHARLES MAY, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, for the half year ending 30th June, 1876, is published for general information.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th August, 1876.
[No. 15.]
J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.
FIRE BRIGADE DEPARTMENT,
HONGKONG, 28th August, 1876.
SIR,I have the honour to give hereunder a Summary of the Fire Brigade Reports for January until June of the present year, for publication in the Government Gazette.
Parades and Inspections were held on the 31st January, 2nd March, 11th April and 4th May, at which the Government Engines (Steam and Manual) were present, also the Chinese Associations' Manual Engines; all were duly worked and found in order. The general Equipment was examined and ascertained to be in a satisfactory condition.
The Manual Engines of the Volunteer Brigades at "Yau-ma-ti" and "Aberdeen" were also inspected and worked on several occasions.
The Engineer of the Brigade has duly forwarded his monthly Report of the Engines and at his recommendation the Steam Engines had needful repairs done. In the month of June, No. 1 Steam Engine was thoroughly overhauled.
Fires whereat the Engines were worked occurred on the 12th March and 3rd June, which were fully reported.
The heavy continuous rains for several months of the period included in this Report materially interfered with the regularity of holding Inspections fortnightly.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient Servant,
C. MAY,
Superintendent, Fire Brigade.
No. 163.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, until Noon, on Wednesday, the 13th September, 1876, for the making up and supply of the undermentioned Winter Clothing, for the use of the Hongkong Police Force, viz. :—
More or less.
(20 Fine Blue Cloth Suits for Inspectors and Jemadhar.
275 Blue Cloth Suits for Europeans and Indians.
341 Serge Suits for Chinese.
150 Turbans.
340 Chinese Hats.
550 Pairs Chinese Shoes.
150 Pairs Chinese Stockings.
Blue Cloth, Buff Facings, White Lining, Buttons, Hooks and Eyes, Mohair Braid and Mohair Cord, Serge for the Chinese Force, and Cloth for Indian Constables' Turbans only will be supplied from the Police Store.
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 $100 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sun shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.
Form of Tender and any further information can be obtained on application at the Office of the Captain Superintendent of Police.
No Tender will be received unless sent in the Forin required.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st September, 1876.
J. GARDINER AUSTIN. Colonial Sovretary.
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