10.-COUNCIL AND ASSEMBLIES.
Executive Council.-The Honourable W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police was admitted a Member of the Executive Council.
Legislative Council.-The Honourable H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master was confirmed in
his appointment as a Member of the Council.
The Honourable A. P. MACEWEN was nominated by the Chamber of Commerce in the room
of the Honourable T. JACKSON, resigned.
The Honourable J. BELL-IRVING, was appointed in the room of the Honourable W. KESWICK,
resigned.
The Honourable C. P. CHATER, was nominated by the Justices of the Peace in the room of
the Honourable F. D. Sassoon, resigned.
Sanitary Board.—Mr. STEWART, having been appointed Colonial Secretary, his place on the Board was filled by Mr. LOCKHART, the Registrar General.
The following Acting appointments were made to the Sanitary Board during the year:--
Dr. JAS. CANTLIE, vice Mr. N. J. EDE, on leave.
Mr. W. E. CROW, vice Mr. H. MCCALLUM, on leave.
Board of Examiners.-There was no change in the constitution of the Board during the year. Medical Board.-Dr. JAS. CANTLIE, was appointed Acting Secretary vice Dr. HARTIGAN, on leave.
11.-CIVIL Establishments.
The Honourable W. H. MARSH, C.M.G., (now Sir WM. MARSH, K.C.M.G.) Colonial Secretary, retired from the Service on the 25th April, 1887. The Government was thereupon administered by His Excellency Major-General CAMERON, C.B. until the arrival of Sir G. WILLIAM DES VEUX, as Governor, in October, 1887.
The Honourable FREDERICK STEWART, Registrar General, was confirmed in his appointment
as Colonial Secretary, and
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Esq., Assistant Colonial Secretary, as Registrar General. Several changes occurred in various Departments consequent upon Officers going on leave of absence.
12.-OFFICERS WHO HAVE GIVEN SECURITY FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THEIR DUTIES.
The validity of the sureties of the various Officers was duly enquired into at the end of every quarter, and found to be satisfactory.
13. PENSIONS.
The following Officers retired on pension during the year :---
Sir WM. H. MARSH, K.C.M.G., Colonial Secretary and Auditor General.
C. J. WHARRY, M.D., Superintendent, Government Civil Hospital.
J. J. CHAPMAN, Head Turnkey of the Gaol.
JOSEPH CHRISTO, First Class Assistant Turnkey in the Gaol.
TARRAH SINGH, Second Class Guard in the Gaol.
BEDELL LEE YUN, First Interpreter in the Magistracy.
HERAH SINGH, First Class Guard in the Gaol.
MARY COLLINS, Matron of the Gaol.
THOMAS F. GREY, Inspector of Police.
1 Chinese Police Constable..
8 Indian Police Constables.
4 European Police Constables.
14.--EXPENDITURE OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS.
The amounts paid during the year on account of the Establishments were:-
Payments in Great Britain in Sterling money, Payments in the Colony in Local Currency,
£23,444.15.5
..$
656,988.05
15.-FOREIGN CONSULS.
No new Consulates were established in the Colony during 1887.