At the usual meeting of the Sanitary Board, held on the 28th inst., the principal business discussed was a proposal to engage more iatcatchers. After some discu, sion it was resolved to request the sanction of the Government for the engagement of ten additional ratcatchers to be paid at the rate of 3 cents per rat. The Medical Officer of Health said that they were getting about one thousand per week at present. The importance of keeping this class of vermin down to prevent the spread of plague was being generally recognised.
Madame Freed's Concert.
'A very successful concert was given a few days since by Madame Freed, assisted by local talent. Madame Freed is possess-of a fine soprano voice which was much appreciated here, encores being again and again dem "ed and acceded to. Madame Freed has also given a concert in Canton, which was well patronised, also one in Macao, and on the evening of 2nd December will hold one at the Peak Hotel here. Should Madame Freed visit Shanghai I think the musical portion of the community will have a treat.
The Sunken Steamer Skramstadt.
The Norwegian steamer Skramstadt, which lies sunk off North Point, is now on an even keel, the tops of her funnel and masts being visible, and preparations are in progress for raising her, 2 work that will no doubt be entrusted to the Dock Company. The docks of this Company are all full of vessels, and many lie outside awaiting a chance to go in.
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