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[This half-sheet to be torn off, filled up, and returned in the envelope sent herewith.]

STATEMENT respecting

Mr. W. E. Crow, an applicant for the post of Dispenser to the Government Civil Hospital, Hong Kong

QUESTIONS.

1. Are you aware of any circumstance tending to disqualify him for the appointment which he now seeks?

I am not — On the contrary, I believe him to be eminently qualified for the post he is seeking.

2. Are you related to the Candidate? If so, what is the relationship?

No

3. From what circumstances does your knowledge of him arise?

He was my pupil in chemistry.

4. How long have you known him?

Since April 1, 1882.

5. What have been the places of his education?

This is a matter outside my knowledge.

6. How has he been employed since his education was completed?

He worked at practical chemistry under me patiently, perseveringly, intelligently.

7. If he has been employed under you, will you state the nature of his duties, and how he discharged them?

He was my pupil in my chemistry class daily for ten months. He worked to my entire satisfaction.

8. Is he strictly honest?

Yes, unquestionably.

9. What has been the state of his health since you have known him?

Very good.

10. Do you believe him to be free from pecuniary embarrassments?

Yes

Are you well acquainted with him?

Pretty well.

Is he sober?

Yes

Is he diligent?

Very diligent

Is he truthful?

Yes

Signature: John Hurst

Occupation, Professional qualifications, &c.: Pharmaceutical Chemist, J.P. for the Borough of Louth, Lincolnshire

Date: Jan 28, 1883

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[This half-sheet to be torn off, filled up, and returned in the envelope sent herewith.] STATEMENT respecting Mr. W. E. Crow, an applicant for the post of Dispenser to the Government Civil Hospital, Hong Kong QUESTIONS. 1. Are you aware of any circumstance tending to disqualify him for the appointment which he now seeks? I am not On the contrary, I believe him to be eminently qualified for the post he is seeking. 2. Are you related to the Candidate? If so, what is the relationship? No 3. From what circumstances does your knowledge of him arise? He was my pupil in chemistry. 4. How long have you known him? Since April 1, 1882. 5. What have been the places of his education? This is a matter outside my knowledge. 6. How has he been employed since his education was completed? He worked at practical chemistry under me patiently, perseveringly, intelligently. 7. If he has been employed under you, will you state the nature of his duties, and how he discharged them? He was my pupil in my chemistry class daily for ten months. He worked to my entire satisfaction. 8. Is he strictly honest? Yes, unquestionably. 9. What has been the state of his health since you have known him? Very good. 10. Do you believe him to be free from pecuniary embarrassments? Yes Are you well acquainted with him? Pretty well. Is he sober? Yes Is he diligent? Very diligent Is he truthful? Yes Signature: John Hurst Occupation, Professional qualifications, &c.: Pharmaceutical Chemist, J.P. for the Borough of Louth, Lincolnshire Date: Jan 28, 1883 Page 316 OVER
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sober?

truthful?......

to all these matters he

[This half-sheet to be torn off, filled up, and returned in the envelope sent herewith.]

who is an applicant for

but. W. E. Grow.

the port of lefs thecary to the Epary ment land Hospital, boykong

Hendlace to the Herping up the Stock -refellere the duties to

8. Is he strictly honest ?

entire satisfaction

Yes Forfantly

STATEMENT respecting

Yes

diligent?

9. What has been the state of his health since you have

known him?

Very

Vwy good

Are you well acquainted with him?

Zeit few.

10. Do you believe him to be free from pecuniary embar-

rassments?

1. Are you aware of any circumstance tending to disqualify

him for the appointment which he now seeka?

Signature

I am not — On the conta Ibelive him to to eminently qualified for the post the in seething for

Occupation, Professional qualifications, &c.

Address

John Hurst

Pharmacutial Chomut J. P. for the Bongh of Louth, Lincoln hin Joy 282 1883.

QUESTIONS.

Are you related to the Candidate? If so, what is the

relationship?

From what circumstances dues your knowledge of him

arise?

How long have you known him?

What have been the places of his education ?

How has he been employed since his education was

completed?

f he has been employed under you, will you state the nature of his duties, and how he discharged them?

ANSWERS.

ho

316

Jes, as my pupil

He was my

Jupil in

my chanistry from ten to fin daily for ten months.

Suice Act 1, 1889.

This is a matter outside.

knowledge of

Woo

with

only

And

lin.

Completed

today.

He worked at practical demisty

-patiently

under me

Kerseveringly, intelligfutty

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