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You will observe that some additional lamps are proposed in Yau-ma-ti as well as some minor alterations in the positions of the existing lamps, also

That it is proposed in the near future to extend the system of gas lighting to the village of Monkoktsui immedia tely north of Yau-ma-ti, in which village it is. anticipated that the first instalment of lights would number 10, further

It is proposed to extend the system to the village of Hunghom and erect lamps on the road skirting Hunghom Bay.

All the present lamps in the village of Yau-ma-ti, viz., north of Austin Road and all new lamps to be fitted with the Welsback burners "S" pattern,

I shall be obliged if you will furnish me with an estimate for each of the above proposals and the rate at which your Company will be prepared to maintain and light the lamps.

I have considered your proposal for the Peak District as shewn on the plan* returned herewith, and am of opinion that the positions of the lamps are too far apart. I estimate that about 100 lamps fitted with the Welsback burners "S" pattern will be required, and I shall be obliged if you will be so good as to furnish me with an estimate of the cost of erecting these lamps and the rate at which your Company is prepared to undertake their lighting and maintenance.

A reply at your early convenience will greatly oblige.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

FRANCIS A. COOPER, Director of Public Works.

FRANK COLLINS, Esq.,

Secretary,

Hongkong & China Gas Co.

SIR,

(Secretary, Hongkong and China Gas Co., to Director of Public Works.)

HONGKONG & CHINA GAS COMPANY, LIMITED,

WORKS, WEST POINT, HONGKONG, 8th July, 1896.

I have the honour to address you in answer to your letters dated June 17th, and July 2nd, 1896, numbered 287 and 333 respectively, and I beg to return to you the plan marked B.

Proposed alteration of position of lamps in Yau-ma-ti.--The Gas Company will undertake the removal of the 17 lamps to the new positions as indicated on the plan B for an inclusive sum of dollars one hundred and forty-one ($141). The lamps in question are numbered 2, 4, 6, 9, 16, 22, 23, 24 and 25 which will cost $5 each, and 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 and 18 which will cost $12 each.

Proposed additional lamps in Yau-ma-ti.-The Gas Company will undertake to supply and connect piping ready for lighting to 19 new lamps, furnished and erected by the Government, in positions as shewn on plan B for an inclusive sum of dollars one hundred and seventy-one ($171). If the Company supply and erect the posts, cradles and lamps complete, an additional charge of $30 each lamp would be incurred.

* Plan not printed.

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