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extended and include provision for filtering the whole of the water supply. The works consist of an intake from the stream below the Paper Mills Reservoir; three filter beds having a combined area of 240 square yards; a covered service reservoir capable of containing 74,500 gallous; 0.95 mile of cast iron mains 3 inches in diameter; 8 public fountains, distributed throughout the village; and an overseer's bungalow. In accordance with the terms under which the Paper Mills Company were granted permission to construct their reservoir, a supply of 60,000 gallons per day may be drawn from this source for the public use free of cost.

(iv). Sewers and Water Mains, Kennedy Road Sites.--With the progress of building operations on Kennedy and MacDonnell Roads, it became necessary to extend the sewers and water mains to this district. This work was accordingly undertaken and completed before the end of the year, 0.47 mile of drain pipes and 0.67 mile of water pipes having been laid.

(v). Drainage Works at Mongkoktsui.-The property hitherto known as Kowloon Farm Lot 12 having been converted into Inland Lots, operations were undertaken for laying it out for building purposes and for extending Station Street from Yaumati to Mongkoktsui. Con- siderable drainage works were necessitated and have been provided with a view to the future requirements of the district.

(vi). Drainage Works at Yaumati and Hung Hom.-A great sanitary improvement has been effected by properly concreting and draining a number of public lanes in Yaumati and Hung Hom into which slops are frequently thrown from the kitchens of the Chinese houses abutting on them.

(vii). Drainage Works at Tsim-Sha-Tsui.-Provision has had to be made by the construc- tion of new or the extension of existing sewers in various parts for the drainge from new houses. The drainage of Robinson, Kimberley, and Observatory Roads has also been much improved.

(viii). Drainage Works, Hill District.-By arrangement with the owner of Rural Build- ing Lot No. 11, the drainage from the house recently erected on that lot has been diverted from the Pokfulam Drainage Area and connected to the sewer in the Peak Road. Small extensions of existing main sewers have been made where found necessary.

(ix) Re-drainage of Public Buildings.-The Markets at Hung Hom and Shaukiwan, the Police Stations at Stanley and Shaukiwan and Police Station No. 7 in the City have been re- drained. Similar work is now in progress at the Western Market.

(x). Removal of Old Drains, &c.-The old drains, which are being dispensed with in consequence of the Reclamation Works, are now in course of removal and, where necessary, new and improved drains are being constructed in their stead. In several instances, the old drains ran across private property, but, in the construction of new drains, this is avoided by following the public streets.

42. Isolation Hospital. The buildings, consisting of the hospital block and detached coolie quarters, were handed over to the Medical Department on the 24th April. The hospital block contains 2 general wards (4 beds in each-119 square feet per bed) and 2 private wards (2 beds in each-119 square feet per bed) attendant's room, 4 bath-rooms, &c. and is surrounded by verandahs 8 feet wide. The coolie quarters, which are situated on a lower terrace adjoining Eastern Street and are connected with the main block by a covered way, contain accommodation for 10 attendants and coolies, besides kitchens, wash-house, drying-room, ironing-room, disinfecting-room and store. The buildings are of Canton red brick with granite dressings, the hospital having a base of stonework 2 feet 6 inches high. The site is enclosed with an iron railing, 6 feet high, with separate gates for access to the hospital and coolie quarters. Since its completion the hospital has been diverted from the purpose for which it was erected and used as a lying-in hospital.

43. Extension of Station Street, Kowloon, &c.-As already mentioned, the conversion of Kowloon Farm Lot 12 into Inland Lots admitted of the extension of Station Street to Mongkoktsui, and an excellent road has now been formed as far as the northern extremity of that village. Much yet remains to be done in bringing into shape the boat-building establishments in this neighbourhood; and it is hoped that it may be found possible to undertake this work in the near future.

44. Taipingshan Improvement.--Very satisfactory progress has been made with the laying out of the Resumed Area. Most of the lots are now available for the erection of buildings, and a contract has been entered into which provides for the formation of the whole of the remaining lots. It is hoped that the work will be completed by about the middle of 1898, with the exception of the surfacing of some of the streets and lanes, which it may be considered prudent to delay until after the houses have been built.

45. Forming and Kerbing Streets.--The work done in Kowloon includes kerbing and channelling in Kimberley, Observatory and Robinson Roads, and forming an extension of Market Street, Hung Hom. Considerable improvements have been made by concreting the footpaths and relaying the side channels in the villages of Yaumati and Hung Hom. The footpaths underneath verandahs had in many cases been allowed to fall into disrepair and, by arrangement with the various proprietors, the relaying of these footpaths was carried out by the Department at their expense.