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I entered the Colonial Service in 1865 as a Cadet, and after passing the prescribed examinations in Chinese was appointed Private Secretary and subsequently Public Magistrate and Coroner.
During my first leave of absence I was called to the English Bar, and from July 1876 to January 1877 acted as Attorney General of this Colony.
From March 1878 to January 1889 I acted as Puisne Judge when I was appointed to act again as Attorney General, a post which I held till March 1881.
On my return from leave of absence in May 1881 I became Acting Puisne Judge for the 2nd time, and held the post till March 1882.
In 1879 I was appointed Acting Treasurer by The Right Honourable Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, but in consequence of holding legal appointments I was unable to perform the duties.
In March 1882 however I took up the post together with that of Registrar General and these I have held until the 2nd instant when His Excellency the Governor was pleased to appoint me to the Acting ...