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Hong Kong Annual Administration Reports, 1841-1941
REPORTS EXHIBITING THE PAST AND PRESENT
therein that might appear necessary. The committee, however, have not yet submitted their report.
Volunteers.
22. I cannot conclude this brief report without alluding to the establishment in this Colony of a corps of volunteers, and although they have been little more than a twelve-month in existence, their efficiency is highly spoken of. On the occasion of the celebration of Her Majesty's birthday, they took part in the parade, and I had the pleasure subsequently to hear the commandant of the garrison express a very high opinion of their appearance and steadiness.
23. This is gratifying, and greatly to the credit of the gentlemen who form the corps, for it is not to be overlooked that they give up to the acquirement of a knowledge of their duty as soldiers the small portion of time which their avocations allow for purposes of recreation.
His Excellency W. T. Mercer, Esquire,
Acting Governor, &c. &c.
&c.
(Signed)
I have, &c.
W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.
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