MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, At the Mesting of the Council held in the Board Room, No. 23, Kiangse Road, Shanghai, on Monday, the 18th April, 1881, at $,80 a.m.
Present:—Messrs. R. W. Little (Chairman), Fredk. Bridge, H. R. Hearn, Geo. J. Holland, H. Lester, H. Moses, and the Secretary.
The Minutes of the previous meeting are read, confirmed, signed by the Chairman, and passed for publication.
Cash Statement, for week ending 16th inst., is submitted, and cheques for sunfarkham ling along the Bank accounts are signed.
of the Soochow Creek.—H.E. the Cowit de mea having represented to the Council that for the protection of those driving along the road, to and from the house he now occupies, it is necessary that a fence should be constructed along the bank of the Oreck, it was arranged that Mr, Secretary, Musi Shanghai, 18th April, 1881.
Dear Srr,—I pavo to acknowledge receipt of your favour of 13th inst., which has been submitted to the Council, and, in reply, Tam directed to aay that they agree to Mr. Aubert' claim for loss of pony, fa, being referred to the arbitration and determination of Mr. Mowat or some other fit person, Tam, dear Sir, Yours faithfully, Secretary. To A. Mynuncx, Enq.
Lotteries—Inusitania Toilet Club Sweepstakes.—The following correspondence with the Consul for Portugal is ordered to be published Shanghai, 13th April, 1881, Smm,—I og to draw your attention to the enclosed prospectus of a lottery for the Chinese, organised by a Portuguese subject, Mr. d'Eucarnscio. This is similar in plan to t one organised by Mr. Martins last year, caused a disturbance, anyouare alvaro, and gave a great deal of trouble to yourself it will fool saudi obliged by your plan and specifications for bridge, with estimate of cost, to be constructed either hero or in Euroy they will be glad to contribut their half share of the expe Tam, Si Your obedient servant, R. F, Trorvurw, Secretary. To J, Boxaseav, Esq., Secretary, French Council, Shanghsi, lo 21 Avril, 1881.
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