I hereby certify, that with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of Government, leave has been granted to The Honorable Sir John Smale, Chief Justice, for 6 months' vacation leave (2 months in Europe on full salary plus 4 months on half salary).
Government House, Hongkong,
8th April
1881.
I hereby certify, that The Honorable Sir John Smale has received Full Salary at the rate of $12,000 per Annum as Chief Justice up to the 10th April 1881, and that he will draw his pay whilst on leave through the Crown Agents.
Acting Colonial Treasurer.
NOTE.-Officers proceeding on leave of absence are requested to observe, that they will not be enabled to receive Half Salary in England unless this Certificate is duly filled up and signed.
I hereby certify,
That the above leave was granted to commence on the 1st of April and end on the 10th of October 1881, on the ground of ill-health in accordance with Regulation 136, it being applicant's intention to retire from the service.
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