for the larger portion of
year. If the present salary is
insufficient to secure the
services of a thoroughly efficient officer, I earnestly advise
that a larger salary should
be offered; for I know that the
Colonial Legislature will be
ready to vote whatever may be
necessary for this important
object. In these matters a
judicious liberality is the truest
economy.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's very obedient
humble servant,
S. Bowen
Enclosure
106
Government Central School.
Hongkong, 15 January
1884.
I have the honour to apply for
the Headship of Victoria East School,
which I understand to be now vacant.
In making this application,
I have the honour to request
His Excellency's attention to the following qualifications &c. for the post:
(1) I have been in the Hong Kong Bible service for fifteen years and
[To Colonial Secretary]