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EDUCATION VOTE, The Governor recommended the Council to vote a sum to $100 in aid of the vote, Educa- tion, Department of Inspector of Schools- Other Charges, Remuneration to Assistant Examiners of Grant Schools.
HONGKONG SANITARY BOARD.
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
Mr. BADELEY seconded, and the motion was carried.
MARKET LISTS,
Mr. HEWETT-I was not here at the last meeting, but sho ld be glad to know whether any report was made by the special committee appointed a month ago with regard to market lists.
The PRESIDENT—The report is in circulation at the present moment.
Mr. HEWETT-May I ask by whom the report was made?
The PRESIDENT-By myself and Mr. Lau Chu-pak.
A meeting of the Sanitary Board was held on May 29th at the Board Room. The Hon. Dr. F. Clark (president) presided, and there were also present-Dr. Pearse, M.O.H., | Hon. Mr. A. W. Brewin, Hon. Mr. W.
Mr. HEWETT-There were three appointed,; Chatham, Dr. Macfarlane, Mr. F. J. Badeley, and one has since resigned. Why was the Lieut. Col. Sparkes, Mr. A. Shelton Hooper.matter not then referred to the Board nuless Mr. H. Humphreys, Mr. Lau Chu-psk. Mr. there was some d faite ruling to the contrary Fung Wa-chua and Mr. G. A. Woodcock that the committee ceased to exist and a fresh (secretary).
committee should be appointed?
A MATTER FOR THE COMMISSION,
Mr. HUMPHREYS-Before proceeding_with the standing orders, Mr. President, I am prepared to auswer any question about notices When I was in Manila you said that if Mr. Humphreys were here you would ask him some questions about notices,”
The PRESIDENT-What I said was, speaking from memory, that I should have asked you to give details if you were here at the ime.
Mr. HUMPHREYS-Well, I am here now, and am prepared to answer any questions you would like to put to me.
The PRESIDENT-As the whole matter has been referred to a commission, don't you think it would be wise to leave it to a commission. Mr. HUMPHREYS-About the notices? The PRESIDENT-Yes, about any irregu. larities in the Public Health and Building Ordinance,
Mr HUMPHREYS-Very well.
THE PAINTING OF THE MARKET.
Dr. Pearse, in a minute which was cirenlated to members, drew attention to the unsatis factory way in which the recent painting of the Central Market had been carried out.
The Central Market should look clean and be clean, but the officers of the Board cannot take the responsib lity of this unless the repairs and renovations are done in a workmanlike manner. Mr. A. SHELTON HOOPER wrote-I presume all such work has to be passed by the Director of Public Works before payment is made for same, Mr. E. A. HEWETT-The market being a Government building I presume the work of painting it was arranged for by some Govern- ment official, supposedly the Director of Public Works. If a complaint as to the unsatisfactory carrying out of the work was made it shouli have been addressed to the Gor rament depart. ment in question in the first instance,
Mr. LẦU CHU-PAK-Why not serve notice at once? In a private case this course would have been followed without referring to the Board.
The Hon, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS-It was surely the duty of the M.O.H. to report a matter like this to me. It would be time enough to report to the Board when he failed to have the matter remedied in the ordinary way.
CENTRAL OR SIDE CHANNELS.
Correspondence relative to the streets running north and south in the central part of the city was submitted. His Excellency had made an inspection of 24 of the streets mentioned in Mr. Tocker's list, and made certain suggestions. Mr. Shelton Hooper, in his minute, affirmed that Mr. Tooker's report bore out his original statement as to the condition of the streets in general Most of the streets running north and south. inspected by the Governor were not those he referred to.
The PRESIDENT-Personally I am inclined to think that in narrow streets a central chan- nel would be the better.
Mr. HOOPER-I would like to ask the Director of Public Works more in his capacity as Director whether he cannot bear out as I have stated that the side channel is preferable to the central?
Hon. Mr. CHATHAM said that formerly many of the streets had central channels, but when such streets were being relaid they were altered to side obannels. Personally he preferred the side chanel, as it kept the street c eaner.
Mr. HOOPER-I move that in the opinion of the Board it is considered advisable that channels should be at the side of a lane instead of in the centre.
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The PRESIDENT-I don't think it is custom ary that when a member resigns unless the quorum is dissolved the committee does not
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Mr. HEWETT-Thank you.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
The annual meeting of the V.R.C. was held at the Gymnasium, Kowloon, on May 3 th. Mr. G. A. Caldwell presided, and there were also present-Messrs. T. C. Gray. E. M. Haz-land, R. W. Pearson, J. H. R. Hance (committee). F. Lammert (hou. secre'ary) Mr. S. A. Setli (hon, treasurer), and a large number of members,
The notice convening the meeting having, been read
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¡June 2, 1906. attention to the two Items "new boats, &o., and bath ". which amount together to $2,035,94, and may be considered extraor- dinary expenditure that is not likely to occur again for some years to come. It is satisfactory to observe that the accounts of the Club's different sporting meetings all show a profit, and I think our thanks are due to the officials responsible for running the sports and regatta with sneh successful_results; this is particularly applicable to Mr. Lammert, our nutiring hon. secretary. I should also point out an unfortunate clerical error which crept into the reserve fund account. In the item interest on $1.768.90, the figures should read Taking $17.698.90; the extension is correct. the summary of the various accounts, the year's working has resulted in a gain of 8243.43, which may be considered satisfactory in view of the membership having fallen from 346 to 293. 1 regret not being in a position to give you any fresh information regarding the new site, but as there should now be some hope of this being handed over at an early date, the matter will be one of the first to receive attention from I don't think there your new committes. is anything of interest that I can add, unless it be that I Am glad to 800 the Magazine has paid its way, for although the account shows a loss of $2.18, I understand there was really a profit of about 820, some small amounts which were collected after closing the books having been carried forward to the current year's amount. I am sure you wid all have appreciated the keenness which Mr. T. C. Gray has thrown into the editorship, but the I think that his efforts in "backing up Club's own little "brochure and making it attractive, are deserving of more support from members than given at present, and I hope many more will do their duty by becoming subscribers. I might just ald that the editor will be only too pleased at any time to receive contributions that may be interesting or instructive. Before proposing the adoption of the report and accounts, I shall be glad to answer to the best of my ability any questions that members may desire to ask.
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The CHAIRMAN proposed the adoption of the report and accounts, as no questions were asked. Mr. SOUSA seconded, and the motion was carried.
The CHAIRMAN recommended the re-election of Mr. A. Rodger as chairman of the com. mittee.
Mr. WHITE Beconded the motion, which was carried.
Mr. BAINS proposed the re-election of Mr. Frank Lammert as secretary. He thought Mr. Lammert had carried out his duties during the past season creditably to himself and honourably to the Club.
Mr. GUINNESS seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously.
Mr. HAZELAND proposed the re-election of Mr. S. A. Seth as hon, treasurer.
Mr. JORDAN seconded, and the motion was carried.
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yo objection. read. Taking the reports of the various sub- committees in their order, and coming first to that of the boathouse, the success of the V.R C. at last season's regattas in inter-club events makes refreshing reading: fire wins out of eight start is an excellent record which has giren much satisfaction to members, and - the crews who so ably uphell the Club's colours des-rve every congratulation. It was unfortu. nate that no crew from the V.R.C. was entered for the challenge events; so far as I know, the splendid new Clasper "four was put in the water only once last season, but I strongly recommend the A class rowing members to commence prac ising in ler at once, so that when the training season arrives there will be oma men who have become accustomed to her ** sit her with some peculiarities and able to comfort--certainly not an eary matter at first-bat ooly patient practice is needed. I hope at the next regatta to see the V.R.'', well represented in the challenge cup races. ing to the report of the bath-honse sub.com- mittee, the new position of the bathing enclosure has been a very great improvement and the cleaner water found there has been much appre- ciated by the swimming men. It is gratifying to note the sn cess that contiones to attend the club's aquatic entertainments and the pleasure that they evidently provide to outside specta tors: the very welcome presence of so many ladies at these gatherings is particularly at tering to the club. The gymnasium, although well equipped, continues to be neglected except by a few enthusiasts, but it is hoped that mem- bers will take full advantage of the sub.com. mittee's recommendation that regular olasses under the direction of a qualified instructor be held during the winter. The report of the bar sub-committee shows a slightly better profit than the previous year, al- though the turn-over was actually smaller; this indicates economy in management which is satisfactory to note. In this connection, I may state that the outgoing committee are leaving certain recommendations to their successors as to the manner in which the cost of refreshments should in future be collected, as the present chit system does not work very well; I have no doubt that if the proposed method is adopted, it will prove more satisfactory to all concerned. I don't think the accounts call for any special comment, but as at first sight the balance at oredit of general working account might be taken as showing a considerable falling off from that of the previous year, I should draw your 'of the cage.
The committee elected WAS as follows:- Messrs. W. Armstrong, T.C. Gray, R. W. Pearson E. M. Hazeland, W. Logan, J. H. R. Hance, M. Molvor. W. A. Crake and T. E. Pearce, while the balloting committee was Mesars, J. W. Daios, C. E. A. Hance, L E. Lammert, R. Henderson, E. Humphreys, H. A. Lammert, H. A. Seth, J. J. Watson, A. P. Nobbs, and F. W. White.
Mr. GRAY, in proposing a vots of thanks to Mr. Caldwell, expressed great regret at losing him on the committee of the Club. He was one of its most active supporters, and the speaker asked the Club to place on record their heartfelt thanks for the service he rendered the Club,
This was fulfilled by a vote of seclamation, and the meeting terminated.
How little China has really reformed judicial proceedings is indicated by the facts in con section with a “cage" execution_reported to be proceeding in the native city at Shanghai. The prisoner who is undergoing this barbarous puuishment is a carpenter whose daughter was Årst cruelly abused and then sold as a slave by bis apprentice. The carpenter in bis fury slow the apprentice after mutilating him in a manner too revolting to be described in print, and the | end of the whole affair is the lingering fortare
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