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the Pension Minute so that his pension may be at least
£1,000 per annum. It is however not in my power to make
any recommendation based on Sir Henry's services in other
Colonies as the records of these services are not available
to me and as any special rate of pension granted on account
of them would not come from the funds of this Colony.
3.
Since Sir Henry entered the
service of Hongkong in June, 1904, he has twice acted as
Chief Justice for an aggregate period of nearly 11 months.
Both in this capacity and as Attorney-General he has
carried out his duties efficiently.
4.
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I take this opportunity of mention-
-ing that the Hongkong Volunteer Reserve Association,
established at the end of 1904 and now with over 240
members forming a useful addition to the defensive
strength of the Colony owes its success largely to the
popularity of its Chairman, Sir Henry Berkeley, and to the
energy with which he has conducted its affairs.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
Whathan
Governor, &0 ..