Telegraph Company.
Signed, sealed and delivered by the sai H.R Hoar, George J. Holland, W. Ward and Heary Leator in the presence of R. 8, Taorpors, Secretary, Municipal Councit Town Band—Appointment of Secretary. The Chairman informs the members that Mr. Nachtrieb has resigned the post of Hon. Secretary to the Town Band Committee, and that if the Council have no objection, it is proposed to appoint Mr. E, A, Fabris Secretary.—Decided to agree to this.
Hongkew Creek—Railing.—Attention is directed to the unprotected state of the Hongkew Bund at the junction of the river and the creek, and it is decided to place an iron railing there, which it is estimated will cost, under Tis, 100.
New Road—Name.—The new road from the Kwangse road to the Defence Creek, between the Canton and Foochow roads, to be called Swatow Road.
Fire Bell at Central Station.—Plan of Bell Tower at Central Station submitted, and report by Surveyor recommending that the bell should be hung at the top of the tower, with a roof over it as a sounding board, instead of being completely closed in as at presont.—Letter from the Chief Engineer submitted, stating that at present the bell is rung with very imperfect apparatus, and that when this is rectified it will be heard much better than at present; now it is hung in accordance with the instructions of the makers, and he suggests that no alteration be made in its position until the striking apparatus has been put in order and fairly tried.—Decided to comply with this recommendation.
The Meeting then adjourned.
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