The Council sanctions publication in June next of a return of house assessments, similar to the land schedules, and the omission of details hereto under this heading in the annual report for the futare.
Court of Consuls, The Senior Consul notifies the Council that the representatives of Great Britain, Holland, and Sweden-Norway have peep elected to serve on the Court of Consuls for the current year.
Shanghai General Hosp'tal.
A similar communication is received, notifying the election of three Consular representatives on the Board of Goveraors of the GoneraljHospital. The report of this institution is submitted, together with an intimation from the Secretary that Messrs. McLeod, H. Keswick, E. J. Hogg, and Dr. Paulun have consented to serve as Governors, if elected at the impending Ratepayers' Meeting.
Volunteers.
Annual Inspection—The date of this annual function is fixed for the Ist April.
Upon the appli and Honorary Secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, the Council sanctions special geant of Tls. 500 to be expended in overhauling the natural history section of the Museum.
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