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Q-We must build this extra reservoir and have catch-waters and get more men and we will be fairly sure of having water ?
A-Yes, I think so.
By the Chairman.-Have you anything to suggest to the Commission that would be of use to it in its enquiries in addition to what you have told us
A-I don't think I can add anything further.
SEVENTH MEETING.
COUNCIL CHAMBER,
Monday, 6th January, 1902.
PRESENT:
The Honourable J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, C.M.G., (Chairman).
The Honourable JoHN THURBURN.
Colonel L. F. BROWN, R.E.
ROBERT GORDON SHEWAN, Esq.
G. C. C. MASTER, Esq.
E. D. C. WOLFE, Esq., (Secretary).
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J. ORANGE, sworn
By the Chairman.—Mr. ORANGE, how long have you been in Hongkong?
A-Nineteen years.
Q-And when you first came out to Hongkong, you joined the Public Works Department?
A-Yes.
Q-How long were you in the Public Works Department?
A-I was there seven years.
Q-In what capacity were you employed in the Public Works Department?
A-I was appointed Assistant Engineer and was detached for the construction of Tytam Waterworks.
Q-And most of your time in the Public Works Department was spent in connec- ticn with these works, was it not?
A-Entirely.
2-Afterwards, you left the Public Works Department and set up in private practive in your present firm-Messrs. LEIGH & Orange?
A-Yes.
Q-I course of your private practice you are brought into intimate relations with the Puc Works Department?
A-Yest