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100 per cent. It seemed to him that the Government were partly to blame for this. For stalls in the Market six by three $75, 850, and $70 | per month was charged, and when they took this into consideration they must admit that it gave the stall-bolders a plausible reason for raising the price of food. He noticed that the cost of the Western Market was about $1,000, and that the rents derived from it amounted to nearly $24,000 a year, which was sufficient, to pay for the market twice over. Mr. Ladds remarked with regard to the Central Market there was a large unsatisfied demand for vegetable stalls. In another portion of the report he said that in consequence of the crowd. red state of the Market the so-called hawkers of vegetables had been largely augmented and he went on to say that they throw their vegetable refuse into the drains. This he could vouch | for himself. It appeared to him that they were giving these hawkers an excuse by not pro- viding them with proper accommodation in the markets. Dr. Hartigan mentioned one or two other matters to which Mr. Ladds referred in his report, and complained of the little notice taken by the Government of the recom. mendations of the Board. In conclusion be
proposed that the attention of the Government be called to the greatly enhanced prices of food stuffs in the colony, and that the Government be requested to find a remedy for the same. Mr. OSBORNE, in seconding, said the price of food stuffs was an important one for the colony, and more especially for the poorer classes of Chinese, whom it was their business as far as possible to protect. Dr. Hartigan laid great stress, and rightly so, upon the small results that the Board effected. It seemed to him that they were continually fighting the air. They came there and talked and made recommends. tions, and yet as far as the results were con- cerned they might just as well be silent and not come there at all.
The amendment (was put to the meeeting and carried.
PROSECUTIONS BY THE BOARD'S OFFICIALS. The VICE-PRESIDENT, in the absence of the PRESIDENT, proposed:-"That the Sanitary Board hereby depute, in accordance with sec.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
on plague and overcrowding and the discussion on the buildings on Marine Lot 10 A, Praya
Reclamation (laying out yards and lanes at the back) were postponed for a similar reason.
THE BOARD'S STAFF.
A letter was submitted from the Acting Colonial Secretary stating that His Excel. lenay had recommended the appointment of three additional inspectors but he could not see his way to recommend the appointment of an assistant Medical Officer of Health.
PLAGUE AT RANGOON,
The following telegrams were submitted :- "One case of plague discovered on steamer Kasara, arrived at Rangoon 8th March last from Calcutta.”
"One case of plague discovered on board vessel arrived at Rangoon 12th March last from Calcutta."
THE HEAlth of tHE COLONY,
The death rate for the colony for the week ending March 10th was 22.6. against 216 for the previous week and 21-21 for the corresponding week last year.
The vote for the succeeding week was 23 against 264 for the corresponding week last year.
Dr. CLARK aunounced that 2,245 rats had been destroyed in the city during the fortnight, which was double the number destroyed during the previous fortnight.
Mr. OSBORNE That is very satisfactory.
THE PLAGUE AT MACAO. The deaths in Macao for the week ended March 4th numbered 44, including two from plague, and the following week 53, including eight from plague.
in Macao. The returus for this year show 4, 3, Dr. CLARK minuted:-" Plague is spreading 2, 5, 5, 2, and 8 deaths per week.'
MESSRS. LEIGH AND ORANGE ASK A
QUESTION,
The following letter, dated March 27th, from Messrs eigh and Orange, architects, was sub- mitted:-
"With reference to Ordinance No. 34 of 1899.
clause is intended to apply to corner honges clause 7 (a), we should be glad to know if this which have windows on two fronts, and if so will the Board exercise the power under clause
obliged if you would place this matter before your Board and favour us with an early reply, as we have a number of such houses in course of construction."
tions 2 aud of Ordinance No. 6 of 1900, In-7 (c) and exempt corner houses? We should be spector Lancelot Ernest Brett. Inspector John James MoMichael, and Inspector Charles Wal- ter Brett, to institute summar/ proceedings before a Magistrate against any person con- travening any of the provisions of th⚫ Public Health Ordinance, No. 24 of 1887, or of any bye-law duly made under section 13 of such Ordinance, when so directed by the Medical Officer of Health."
Mr. OSBORNE seconded.
The VICE-PRESIDENT also moved that Mr.
J.J. Bryant, assistant Sanitary Surveyor, be degated to institute similar proceedings with the consent of the Secretary of the Board.
Mr, OSBORNE seconded.
After some discussion it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. McKIE, seconded by Mr. FUNG WA CHUEN, that the motions should be altered to read "When so directed in writing by the Medical Officer of Health."
NOTICE TO OWNERS.
On the motion of Dr. CLARK, seconded by Mr. FUNG WA Chuen, it was decided.—That advertisements be inserted in the English and Chinese newspapers calling the attention of owners of house-property in the 'colony to the requirements of section 7 of Ordinance 34 of 1809 with regard to the provision of backyards for all existing domestic buildings and to the fact that these backyards must be provided before the first day of June, 1900."
Mr. OSBORNE announced his intention of later on proposing a resolution to the effect that the provisions of this law be put into force vory gradually and with as little hardship as possible to the persons effected.
ANOTHER GROWL AT THE GOVERNMENT. The next item on the agenda “A reply from the Government concerning the public urinal at the western end of the Cricket Ground." The item had, however, been crossed off. Both Dr. Harrigan and Mr. OSBORNE strongly objected to this and were for insisting on the reply being read, but they ultimately agreed that the matter should be left over for a fortnight in the absence of the President (the Director of Public Works). The consideration of papers '
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On the motion of Dr. CLARK it was decided to reply to the ffect that the Board would con- sider special cases on their merits.
A BUGGESTION TO THE GOVERNOR,
On the motion of Mr. OSBORN 4, seconded by
Dr. HARTIGAN, it was decided to recommend t His Excellency the Governor that the Council and Legislative Council should not be fixed for the day on which the Sanitary Board meets, as this prevents the President of the Board from attending.
A GHASTLY DISCOVERY AT
KOWLOON.
AN INDIAN SOLDIER FOUND MURDERED.
A number of men connected with the Hong. kong Regiment made a ghastly discovery while at work on the police Range at Kowloon the other day. Noticing a most obnoxious odour, evidently proceeding from a ditch close to the range, the workmen commenced to turn up the earth on the spot whence the smell proceeded and they soon came across the body of an Indian soldier, tion was, however, afterwards established by a too far decomposed to be identified. Identifica charm, worn round deceased's neck, which was recognised as belonging to Fakir Khan, a private in the Hongkong Regiment. There were unmistakeable sigas of foul play on the body, there being no less than five bullet wounds in the lower region of the abdomen, the bottom of the back portion of the cranium fearfully shattered, besides knife wounds on the calves and other parts of the body. Information was at onos conveyed to Colonel Retallick and the Police were informed. Mr. Gomperts, noting Polios Magistrate, went over to Kowloon on the 24th inst, and held a postinortem examina- tion, but the date of the enquiry has not yet been settled.
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THE THEATRA On Saturday last the Dallas Company gave their second performance of A Runaway Girl, and scored a notable success. The Company has improved wonderfully since the opening night, and on Saturday everything went with through, and a regular procession of bouquets out a hitch. Encores were frequent all the way
orossed the footlights. The whole caste did so well that it is difficult to pick out the individual names for praise. But undoubtedly Mr. Dallas himself made the piece move faster than any one else. As the jockey Flipper he gave a splendid instance of his remarkable versatility. and we liked him even better in this part than as Wun Hi in The Geisha. With Miss Florenos Peel in the "
" 'Piccaninnies Bong be made. the hit of the evening. In every way his perfor. mauce was excellent. Miss Madge Grey had little chance for display as Lady Coodle, but she gave a hint of what she can really do when she gets a good role, such as we shall see her Miss Muriel Alleyne made au- in to-morrow. other successful appearance as Winifred Grey, and sang as charmingly as ever. Miss Florence Peel played and danced with wonderful " go and vivacity, and was repeatedly recalled. Miss Rossie Blair was inimitable, and ber "Society song was one of the triumphs of the night. Nor must we forget Miss Hetty Peel and Misa Ethel Hardare, who as Dorothy Stanley and Mrs. Creel acquitted themselves admirably. Mr. Percival put a lot of good work into his repre- sentation of Guy Stanley and his singing waA excellent. Mr. Munro made a hit as Brother
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Tamarind, Mr Ferroli as (reel caused us ti regret he had not a larger part, and Mr Her- maun was a very entertaining Lord Goodle. The other parts all were in capable hands, and the audience showed a very evident appreciation of the evening's amusement.
The company made on Monday, the 25th inst., its first and only appearance this season in Hong kong in Captain Marsball's witty comedy His Excellency the Governor, which has lately
been revived at the Criterion Theatre. The presentation of the piece was most satisfactory to both actors and audience. As a variety from dialogue was a pleasant diversion. and the musical comedy Captain Marshall's brilliant
and A Runaway Girl was more than matched success achieved by our visitors in The Geisha
by their triumph in the now piece. Our only regret is that there is no time for them to repeat His Excellency the Governor before they leave. Without an exception the artists took parts admirably suited to them, and the result was consequently excellent. In Mr. Allen Aynes- worth's part of the Governor of the Amandaland Islands Mr. Houry Dallas added to his re- putation and presented a fine picture of the perplexed official. Mr. Ferrell as the Cabinet Minister was as delightful as aver. Miss Madge Grey, seen at last iu a part more worthy of her talents, scored an instantaneous success and quite explained Mr. Carlton'ı infatuation. Miss Rosie Blair was a digni- fied and freezing Mrs. Bolingbroke --- A wonderful contrast to her Curmanita, Miss Ethel Hardaore was an excellent Ethel Carlton. As Captain Carew Mr. Percival had a part which suited him down to the ground. Mr. Bertram Hermann as Baverstoo's, the Pri- vate Secretary, was one of the hits of the evening; his acting and appearance in this amusing part was quite startlingly good, and
he won the hearts of his sud ence if he failed
parts Messrs Laurence Derrick, Stephenson, to capture that of Ethel Carlton. In smaller Hall, Phillips, and Munro were capital. Every one felt quite sorry for the sentry who was kept so long on his beat with no evidently heavy of the Governor's staff was much admired, a rifle. We may mention that the evening dress
It was reported in local mandarin circles, says The North China Daily News, that the Empress Dowager had recently issued a secret circular decree to all the Viceroys, Gover- nors, and Provincial Commanders-in-Chief through out the Empire, ordering them from henceforth to place their respective armies under the supreme command of Jung La. This is to prevent the above-named high_officials_from joining any movement of the Reform Party against the present dynasty.
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