Potty larceny from cargo of steamers... 662 welling houses 17 compounds 21 godowns 100 Creating a disturbance 145 Obstiiting id exalting Police 43 Committing a nuisance.
Unlawful possession 25 Miscellaneous Fire Department.—There were two fires, both off the Concession, which were attended by the Council's engines. Part of the Chinese police, have been organised and regular tilled, to the satisfaction of the Superintead ent, for this service.
Gemetery.—The iron gate, ordered from home, has been placed in position. A gardener has been employed to look after the graves and general condition of the ground.
Bungalow.—This has been frequently used during the year and the ordinary up-keep attended to.
Municipal Buildings.—The Council retain the use of the premises on part of Lot No. 41.
Local Post Ofice.—Tho establishment of the Imperial Chinese Post Office having rendered it unnecessary for the Local Post Office to be continued, it has been decided to close it.
Diamond Jubilee.—Acting under the authority of the Special Meeting of Landrenters held on the 14th April, Go mittees were formed, one for reception and decoration Brposte, conalstng of Mest. Stuart Smithy ey, J. A. Ingle, and G. E. J. Gardiner; and one for carrying out the scheme for the erection of a permanent memorial, consisting of Messrs, Whistler, C. W. Gordon, and A. f. Greaves. 'Phe expenditure of the Reception and De-ceration Committee amounted to Ts, 3,356.75 and embraced a special Service held' at St. John's Church on the 20th June, a congratula atory telegram sent through Lord Salisbury to Her Majesty the Queen on the 22nd idem, the laying of the foundation stone of the Victoria Hall, a public luncheon followed by a dinner to the sailors of the men i port, @ public reception at the British Consulate in the evening, and the decoration and illumination of the Consulate and the Municipal Office. 'The scheme adopted—that of a Public Hall—has been carried out and a suitable piece of ground secured on a 21 years' ease at a rental of Tls. 200 per annum, with the option of a further seven years on notice being given before the expiration of 14 years, ata rental to be arranged. The estimated cost is Tls. 10,000 and further provision will have to be mide for furnishing ete., which may be estimated at Tls. 3,000. A' special account with the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation has been. opened to provide the necessary funds. The Council take this opportunity. of expressing their satisfaction at the able management and uniform good conduct of the police force during these celebrations.
H. Wutstier—Chairman.
A. E, Revsrut—vice Chairman, W. Gonpox.
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