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22, Queen's Road, Central

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THEOSOPHY

The World Conferenca of the T.8. in India, Dyrømber 1925.*; will be the abjecs of this week's public lectaze of the Hongkong Lodge The Theosophical Society, 7, Duddel Street, on Thursday Jummary 27th, at bpm. Lecturer Mr. M. Manuk. The Meeting is open to the Public.

SANITARY BOARD.

QUESTIONS BY UNOFFICIAL MEMBER:

Water Examination and Rabies.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1926.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE PARTY.

- YESTERDAY'S INFORMAL

PROPERTY SALE,

VALUABLE LOT OFFERED YESTERDAY.

ENTERTAINMENT,

Reserve Price Not Renched. Yesterday afternoon His Excel-

A valuable leasehold property, Janey Sir Cecil Clementi and Lady Marine Lots Nos. 245 and 246, Mr. N. I. Smith presided at n

Clementi entertained a large mume

on which stands the premises oli meeting of the Sanitary Boarder of people at a garden party

the Chen Kwong Company, Ltd. | Des Voeux Rond Central, Was yesterday afternoon."Other mem

held in the grounds of Govern-offered for sale by Mr. L. E: Lam- hers present were Dr. W. W.

was mert at his salus, ruoins yesterday: ment House. The function Pearse, Dr. W..V. M. Koch, Dr.

allicial, but it was carried out in afternoon. The reserve price not J. C." Macgown; D. S. W. T'so

Ex-being reached, the property was every way infornially. His Mr. Wang Kwong-tin and Mcellency and Lady Clementis wet withdrawn, but not until the bid-

guests, whe G.S. Kennedy Skiplan (Secretary come the

nu- ding had passed the quarter Others present were Dr. A. G. M1vered between 1,200 and 1,300, saj million dollar mark.

afterwards Sir Cecil was 8022 Severn and Mr. D. Davies.

moving about the grounds renew- ing old acquaintances, especially among the Chinese guests, and meeting and making new friends.

Pursuant to notice, Dr. Koch ásked questions concerning water supply and the prevention of rabies. His first question was? (1) Is it the case that the bacteriological examination of the Hongkong potable waters is made Unly once a month?

(2) Is it not advisable that Such examination should be made at least once a week?

(8) Can and will the author Lies concerned, take steps to have this done?

Ir

Question of Staff.

The Chairman said so far as the first part, of the question was concerned he was authorised to say that the reply was in the affirmative. The examination was made once a month. "In regard to part two, a weekly examination

On arrivi quc3ls were received at the main entrance to Government House by A. D. C.'s and were es- corted through and presented to Sir Cecil and Lady Clementi at the opposite entrance, leading to the

tables gardens. Tex ranged over the lawns and the drawing and. ante-rooms were thrown open for the use of guests. An army of waiters attended to the needs of all.

were

Marine Lot No. 245 consists of 2.240 square feet, and includes No. 119 Connaught Roud, Central, and

No. 237 Duk Voeux Road. The second int contains an arca of 2,228 square feet and is the site of No. 126 Connaught' Road, Central, and No. 239 Dus. Voeux Road, Central.

Opening the bidding at $200,000,- Mr. Lammert announced that the minimum bid acceptable would be $1,000, which was the first amount offered. A sum of 39,000 was the

interested next increase made and although there were only two parties in the bidding the price was soon taken to $271,000, by Outside in the grounds the band leaps of $1,000 and sometimes as] H.M.S. Hawkins played appre-much as $4,000. The reserve price

was not, however, reached. ciated music, and in the ball room alcove the band of H.M.S. Hermes earned the plaudits of those who ook advantage of the opportunity to dance on a very excellent floor.

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Buffets were established in would have advantages. In re- gard to part three, the question of either wing of the house and cator excellent. increasing the stuff of theng arrangements were Bacteriologica! Institute was un- der consideration by the Govern ment. Without such increase it would not be possible to make the examinations more frequent.

has

most enjoyable afternoon was hent by both foreign and Chinese guests. The informality of the oc- anion was commented on withi pleasure by everyone, and all no doubt hope that this welcome fea- Dr. Koch said, he thought itture will mark later official func would be very advisable for the tions when the temperature Government to increase the staff gone up above the pleasantly warm of the Bacteriological Institute level. There was no doubt whatever that the question of water supply ought to be attended to much more than it was at present. Examination once a week, he thought, would not be any too often.

"

were

Among

noticed those H. R. K. Prince George, Vice Ad-) miral Sir Alexander-Sinclair, K.C.B., M.V.O.. Major General C. C... Luard, C. B., C.M.6., thei Dr. J. C. Macgown said he Bishop of Victoria, Commodore agreed with what Dr. Koch ha1 A. J. B. Stirling, "C.B., Colonel) said. They knew from reports Russell Brown, D.S.O., Sir Henry that often the water was not satis- Pollock, K. C., and other members 'Sir factory and had to be chlorinated. of the Legislative Council,

Henry It was possible that the water

Gollan,

W. Mr. W. the Rev: Fr. might not be satisfactory the day Horne,

L. after it was examined, and did that Shad, Fr.

Robart, the mean that they had to run the Hon. Mr. E. R. Halifax, C.M.G. chance of pollution lasting a

and Mr. A. 0. Lang. The Consu- month?

The Chairman remarked that if

the water was found in any way defective, action was taken, and that was followed up by further Qualysis and examination..

Rabies Outbreak.

The second question was: In 'view of 'the' returrence of rabies from time to time in the Colony. and of the proved efficiency of Antirabic Vaccination as a pre- ventative, would the authorities consider the possibility of insist- ing upon such vaccination for dogs previous to the issue of Пселяе?

The Chairman said he

Was

lar body was well representedri Among the many Chinese guests were Sir Shou-son and Lady Chow! and the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotowali

The A. D. C. to His Excellency," Capt. C. H. Steele, M.C.. was pre- sent in his official capacity, and ussisting him were Mr. H B. L. Dowbiggin, hon. A. D: C. Captain: G. E. Swinton, M. C., lafe A.D.C., Mr. L. H. V. Booth, and Mr. B. R. Forster and Mr. G. R. Sayer,

resent and past private, secretury to His Excellency respectively.

along the Praya, the dog' 'jumping into the harbour. It was fished out, drowned, and was discovered

authorised to reply that the mat to have been suffering from rabies. tor was receiving the careful Enquiries were made as people attention of the Government. He were reported to have been bitter.. thought it would not be out of but none of these people could be place to make a statement on the found. The second case was in rabies situation. He had seen Wyndham Street. The police se- that one newspaper had reportedured the dog, and dogs it had that there were three cases in one heen in contact with were caught day. That was not so; there were three during a' weekend.

No Cases Since April.

There had been no cases sinec

The third case was in Des Voeux and were still under observation.

Road, and the Colony Veterinary Surgeon secured the dog himself. It was killed. The whole situa-. tion was receiving careful atten- last April until quite recently tion and it was only fair that the three cases appearing in a week public should know there was a ir. Hongkong. The first case was definite outbreak.

Marine Lot No. 68, comprising No. 39 Des Voeux Road and No. 71 Connaught Rond, Central, was withdrawn from sale.

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