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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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286 184 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. Page 305 Page 306
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286 184 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 cele- bration 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. Page 305Page 306
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184

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 cele- bration 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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