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office, and for all particulars they a,ply down at my office

A certain time is stated and tenders are then sent in to the Colonial Secretary's office. When he has received the tenders they are sent down to the Banitary Board. In connection with the small stores contractor last year I made five or six elaborate statements showing that the mau Han Hing was the

best touderer.

'77 2:- How long has Man Hing had this contract ↑

1771

Ai-

Since 1900.

+7722:-

But in the man whom you know as Man Hing, in hư Man Hine,

That is presumably a Hong name and chop ?

1772

A:-

I know him by sight. I don't know his name.

1778 0:-

Would you know it if I gave it to you?

1773

A:-

I don't think I should.

'7742:- You don't think it is Lung si Sang? (Au Sui sang) 1794

A:- I have heard it on one occasion. I know him by night.

778:- Does he come with his Bills and get his money ?

A: Yes, and if I have any complaint to make he will come up to

the office. I had one complaint against him in connection

with coment. He did not supply it properly and I at once

took that from him and got it from the Green Island Conent

1775

Coy.

177628-

Is it always the same man ?

1796

A:-

Always the sane man frog the Man Hing.

177788-

And you always look upon him as senior partner - ?

1777

A:-

I look upon him as being representative of the Man Hing shop

Fung Wa Chup :-

How many years has this Man Hing had the contract ?

1778

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At-

Since 1900.

Year after year?

1779

A1-

Year after year. I don't think it has been changed within

the last five an six year be

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