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        "content_text": "# Enclosure.\n\n173\n\nJa. 10.\n\n## FINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\n(dis) Victoria. For improvements to the drainage and sewage of this City.\n\n+\n\n+ Bovemus to Secretary of State No 127 of 10 June 285, 1886.\n\n### PRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.)\n\nthe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nJony MACPHERSON Price.\n\nFRANCIS BULKELEY JOHNSON,\n\nFREDERICK STEWART.\n\n### ABSENT:\n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (Sir George Phillippo),\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (EDWARD Loughlin O'Malley).\n\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER. HONGKONG. 21st\n\nI have satisfied myself by frequent personal inspections of the necessity of the above-mentioned works and expenditure.\n\nI have the honor to be,\n\nJay Rova\n\nYour Lordships'\n\nMost Obedient,\n\nStumble Servant,\n\n5. Bowen\n\nMinutes,\n\ns.ors. Desp.\n\nGas\n\nHead Gardener,\n\nC.SO.\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE,\n\nWILLIAM KESWICK, (on leave).\n\nThe Committee meets this day according to summons.\n\nThe minutes of the last Meeting of Committee, held on the 14th instant, are read and confirmed.\n\n### ESTABLISHMENTS.\n\n#### Government Gardens and Plantations.\n\n(1). Read:- Secretary of State's Despatch No. 66 of the 11th April last, intimating the appointment of Mr. ALEXANDER BREMNER WESTLAND as Head Gardener in the Botanical Gardens of this Colony on a salary of $800 per annum.\n\nThere being no provision made in the Estimates of the current year for this expenditure, the Committee recommend that the sum of $457.61 be voted, being half pay from 13th April to 27th May, and full pay from 28th May to 30th November 1883.\n\n### SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENT.\n\n#### Works and Buildings.\n\n(2.) The Committee take into consideration several letters of the Surveyor General, noted in the margin, recommending that votes should be taken for the commencement this year of various Sanitary Works forming part of the scheme of Mr. CHADWICK:\n\n(a.) Central Market:--For the acquisition of 13 lots of ground, on which shops and other private buildings have been erected, which lots are required for the purpose of extending the area of this overcrowded market. Estimated expenditure $150,000.\n\n(b.) Causeway Bay:--For the reclamation of Causeway Bay, which is a fetid swamp causing much fever in the neighbourhood. Estimated cost $30,000, of which $15,000 is asked to be voted on account this year.",
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        "content_text": "428\n\n(Finance Committee, 21st June, 1883.)\n\nPAYMENTS AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATES FOR 1883.\n\nREQUIRING LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY.\n\nof 1883.\n\nESTABLISHMENTS.\n\nGovernment Gardens and Plantations.\n\n6. Salary of Head Gardener (Mr. WESTLAND) from 13th April to 27th May, on half pay, and from 28th May to 30th November, 1883, on full pay, at $800 per annum........................................\n\n  \n    4121 of 1882.\n    $457.61\n  \n\nSERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.\n\nWorks and Buildings.\n\n  \n    Reclamation of Causeway Bay,\n    $15,000.00\n  \n  \n    1516 of Issa, Reclamation of a Swamp at Yaumá Ti, Public Dust-bins and Privies, Dust-carts, &c.,\n    $43,158.00\n  \n  \n    151 of 1889. Improvements to drainage, &c.,\n    $46,550.00\n  \n  \n    \n    $104,708.00\n  \n\nRoads, Streets, and Bridges.\n\n  \n    1882. Compensation to P. & O. S. N. Co. for removal of their Pier in 1878 when constructing the Praya Wall,\n    $800.00\n  \n\nPassed the Legislative Council, this 20th day of July, 1883.\n\nARATHOON SETH, Clerk of Councils.",
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        "content_text": "No. 10.\n\nFINANCE COMMITTEE.\n\nCOUNCIL CHAMBER,\n\nHONGKONG, 21st June, 1883.\n\nPRESENT:\n\nThe Honourable the Colonial Secretary, (WILLIAM HENRY MARSH, C.M.G.)\n\nThe Colonial Treasurer, (ALFRED LISTER).\n\nJOHN MACNEILE PRICE.\n\nFRANCIS BULKELEY JOHNSON.\n\nFREDERICK STEWART.\n\nABSENT:\n\nHis Honour the Chief Justice, (Sir GEORGE PHILLIPPO).\n\nThe Honourable the Attorney General, (EDWARD LOUGHLIN O'MALLEY).\n\nPHINEAS RYRIE.\n\nWILLIAM KESWICK, (on leave).\n\nThe Committee meets this day according to summons.\n\nThe minutes of the last Meeting of Committee, held on the 14th instant, are read and confirmed.\n\nS. of S.'s Desp. No. 66 of 1882. Head Gardener,\n\nESTABLISHMENTS.\n\nGovernment Gardens and Plantations.\n\n(1). Read:-Secretary of State's Despatch No. 66 of the 11th April last, intimating the appointment of Mr. ALEXANDER BREMNER WESTLAND as Head Gardener in the Botanical Gardens of this Colony on a salary of $800 per annum.\n\nC.S.O. 1501 of 1883.\n\nResumption of land for\n\nThere being no provision made in the Estimates of the current year for this expenditure, the Committee recommend that the sum of $457.61 be voted, being half pay from 13th April to 27th May, and full pay from 28th May to 30th November, 1883.\n\nSERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENT.\n\nWorks and Buildings.\n\n(2.) The Committee take into consideration several letters of the Surveyor General, noted in the margin, recommending that votes should be taken for the commencement this year of various Sanitary Works forming part of the scheme of Mr. CHADWICK:-\n\n(a.) Central Market:-For the acquisition of 13 lots of ground, on which shops and other private buildings have been erected, which lots are required for the purpose of extending the area of this overcrowded market. Estimated expenditure $150,000.\n\nC.S.O. 4121 of 1882.\n\nReclamation\n\n(b.) Causeway Bay:--For the reclamation of Causeway Bay, which is a fetid swamp causing much fever in the neighbourhood. Estimated cost $30,000, of which $15,000 is asked to be voted on account this year.",
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        "content_text": "Office or Individual\n\nDate.\n\nSubject.\n\nName.\n\nDate.\n\nSubject.\n\nHome Office. 21 Aug. Past of Governor of Victoria Gaol.\n\n10 Mar. Defence of Victoria.\n\n30 Apr. Supply of carbines to the Volunteer Corps.\n\nWar Office\n\ndo.\n\ndo.\n\n15 May Kowloon Gardens.\n\ndo.\n\n19 July. Defences of Hong Kong.\n\ndo.\n\n28 Nov. Riot at Canton.\n\nEastern Extension Telegraph Co. // San. Kommission to Land New Cable.\n\ndo.\n\n27\n\nIrb. Adhesion to Telegraph Convention.\n\nKew Gardens. 22 Mar. Appt. of Mr. A.B. Westland as Asst. to Supt. of Botanical Dept.\n\nCo\n\n1 Apr. Meteorological Obs. 26 June\n\n#\n\n11 May.\n\nEast Extension Telegraph Co.\n\nAppl. of Mr. J. Russell as Judge of Supreme Court. Appt. of Mr Figg as Asst. at Observatory. Additional Postal Agencies in China. Cable with Shanghai.\n\nKew Gardens. 2 June. Botanical & Afforestation Dept.\n\nNat. Assoc. October 18\n\nRepeal of CD. Acts.\n\n#\n\nRepeal of the Contagious Diseases Ordinances in Hong Kong\n\nEastern Tel: 17 July Joining of Telegraph Lines at Kowloon.\n\n23\n\n#\n\nCable between Tonquin & Hongkong.\n\n2 Aug. Telegraphic communication between Hongkong & Canton\n\ndo.\n\ndo.\n\ndo.\n\n21\n\n$\n\ndo.\n\n18\n\n$\n\nD.\n\nPermission to land Cable at Hong Kong from Tonquin.\n\nBowen, Sir G. 10 Jan. Aide-De-Camp for Governor.\n\nBrown, D.G. 17 Sept. Post of Governor of Victoria Gaol.\n\nChadwick, O. 6 Apr. Tidal observations at Hong Kong.\n\ndo.\n\n24 May.\n\nCleaver, J. 4 June. Retirement on pension.\n\nDoberck, W. 10 Jan. Appt. as Director of the New Observatory.\n\ndo.\n\n12 Feb. Appt. of an Assistant for the Observatory.\n\nDoberck, W.: 22 Feb. His position as Director of Observatory. 4 Apr. Pension of Assistant at the Observatory.\n\ndo\n\ndo.\n\n18\n\n#\n\ndo.\n\n19\n\n#\n\ndo\n\nHouse allowance & Civil Uniform.\n\nD-\n\nMay Appt. of Mr Figg as Asst. at the Observatory.\n\nDouglas, R.K.: 22 Nov. Progress of Mr. Cadet, Swithin in Chinese.\n\nFobes\n\nJ. 19 Mar. His Pension.\n\nManning, Charles. 30 Dec. Letter from Bishop Raimondi re: treatment of Chinese criminals.\n\nShaen, W. May Repeal of Contagious Diseases Ordinances.\n\nHothersall\n\nSharp, E.B. 3 Oct. Resignation of Offices of Crown Solicitor & Queen's Proctor.\n\nAdmiral\n\nAgents\n\nPage",
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        "content_text": "C. O.\n\n5030\n\nRECP\n\nREG: 24 MARC. 540\n\nRoyal Gardens, Kew.\n\nMarch 22, 1883.\n\nSir,\n\nIn reply to your letter of March 3 and previous correspondence on the subject of appointing an assistant to the Superintendent of the Botanical Department of Hong Kong, I am desired by Sir Joseph Hooker to recommend for the post Alexander Bremner Westland,\n\na native of Scotland and now a gardener in the employ of the Royal Gardens.\n\nWestland has been previously known to The Hon: R. H. Meade,\n\nColonial Office.",
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        "content_text": "coming to Kew\n\nfor.\n\n3\n\nge, years\n\nin the\n\ngarden of the Duke of Rutland, Belvoir\n\nCastle\n\nunder a well known horticulturist,\n\nMr Ingram, and has shown himself\n\nduring the time he has been at Kew\n\nboth intelligent and capable.\n\nThe term Sir Joseph Hooker has\n\nmentioned to Mr Westland as likely\n\nto be granted\n\nare a\n\nsalary equivalent to £150 a year, free quarters and a\n\nfree passage to Hong Kong.\n\nam, Ser\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\nW. T. Thiselton Dyer\n\nDRAFT.\n\nW. T. Thiselton Dyer Say\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Johnson 28 Mar. 341. De Robeck 29.\n\nMr. Wingfield.\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\nMr. Meade. 30\n\nMr. Herbert. Sir R. Herbert.\n\nMr. Ashley.\n\nLord Kimberley. Lord Derby.\n\n5321\n\nM11.0. Hongkong\n\n5030\n\nSin,\n\n38 March 1883\n\nIn reply to your\n\nletter of\n\nthe 22nd\n\nI am directed\n\nby the Earl of Derby to\n\nrequest you to inform\n\nSir J. Hooker that he\n\nis prepared to appoint\n\nAlexander Bremner\n\nWestland to be Head Gardener\n\nUpon reviewing the original text and the output, I made some corrections according to the given rules.\n\nHere is the corrected version in HTML format:\n\ncoming to Kew\n\nfor\n\n3 years\n\nin the\n\ngarden of the Duke of Rutland, Belvoir Castle\n\nunder a well-known horticulturist,\n\nMr. Ingram, and has shown himself\n\nduring the time he has been at Kew\n\nboth intelligent and capable.\n\nThe terms Sir Joseph Hooker has\n\nmentioned to Mr. Westland as likely\n\nto be granted are a\n\nsalary equivalent to £150 a year, free quarters, and a\n\nfree passage to Hong Kong.\n\nI am, Sir,\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\nW. T. Thiselton Dyer\n\nDRAFT.\n\nW. T. Thiselton Dyer\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Johnson 28 Mar. 341. De Robeck 29.\n\nMr. Wingfield.\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\nMr. Meade. 30\n\nMr. Herbert. Sir R. Herbert.\n\nMr. Ashley.\n\nLord Kimberley. Lord Derby.\n\n5321\n\nM11.0. Hongkong\n\n5030\n\nSir,\n\n28 March 1883\n\nIn reply to your\n\nletter of\n\nthe 22nd\n\nI am directed\n\nby the Earl of Derby to\n\nrequest you to inform\n\nSir J. Hooker that he\n\nis prepared to appoint\n\nAlexander Bremner Westland to be Head Gardener\n\nCorrected minor errors such as \"ge, years\" to \"3 years\", \"The termo\" to \"The terms\", \"am, Ser\" to \"I am, Sir\", \"W. I. Miselton Dyer\" to \"W. T. Thiselton Dyer\", \"38 March 1883\" to \"28 March 1883\" (assuming it is a typo), \"Sin,\" to \"Sir,\" and added or removed spaces where necessary. Also, corrected \"for.\" to \"for\" and \"is prepared to appoint Alexander Bremner Westland\" (kept as is, assuming it's correct).",
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        "content_text": "## PS \n\nI would suggest that a copy of this despatch and of its enclosure should be transmitted to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.\n\n## SMB.\n\n## Enclosure \n\n### FAREWELL BALL TO ADMIRAL DOWELL AT THE CITY HALL\n\nThough organised upon very brief notice, this Ball proved one of the most successful ever given in this colony. Scarcely more than a week elapsed from the time that the gallant Admiral expressed his preference for a ball over a banquet, before the event took place, but nevertheless nothing was found wanting, and the arrangements last night were as complete and the decorations as good as if the Ball had been premeditated months before. The reasons which influenced the leading residents in Hongkong in taking special steps to do honour to Admiral Sir W. M. Dowell previous to his departure for England need not be gone into here at any length, as they will be found fully set out below in the address presented to the gallant officer at the supper and in the speeches which accompanied it. His former association with the colony, services rendered in past times, and the effective manner in which he maintained the honour of England in those seas during the late Franco-Chinese and the Anglo-Russian crisis have been deemed fully sufficient reasons for this mark of esteem. Admiral Dowell's connection with the Royal Navy commenced in 1839, and probably his recollections of Hongkong are not the least pleasant among his many and varied experiences. His sterling and genial qualities have rendered him popular both afloat and ashore here, and the Squadron and the community here alike regret that his stay in these waters has been so short.\n\nThe general Committee for the Ball was a large one, and was appointed eight days since at the preliminary meeting called by the Chamber of Commerce, which body has been mainly instrumental in bringing about last night's gathering. The Committee comprised the following gentlemen: Mr. Justice Ackroyd, Mr. G. C. Anderson, Dr. P. B. C. Ayres, Messrs. E. R. Belilios, J. Bell-Irving, S. G. Bird, C. D. Bottomley, C. E. Bowles, E. Barney, G. de Champeaux, C. P. Chater, D. R. Crawford, J. B. Coughtrie, A. Coxon, G. S. Coxon, H. L. Dalrymple, W. H. F. Darby, Victor Deacon, W. M. Deane, W. Durran, N. J. Ede, W. H. Forbes, H. Foss, J. J. Francis, D. Gillies, M. Grote, H. A. Herbert, Dr. Ho Kai, Mr. H. Hoppus, Hon. T. Jackson, Messrs. R. R. Jukes, B. Layton, Lee Sing, Lee Tak Cheong, Hon. A. Lister, Messrs. J. H. S. Lockhart, A. P. MacEwen, John Macgregor, A. McClymont, A. Molver, E. Mackintosh, J. Melville Matson, A. McConachie, H. M. Mehta, G. E. Noble, Hon. E. L. O'Malley, Mr. A. H. Percival, Sir George Phillippo, Mr. L. Poosnecker, Hon. J. M. Price, Mr. W. H. Ray, Mr. A. G. Romano, Capt. Rumsey, Hon. P. Ryrie, Hon. F. D. Sassoon, Messrs. Hormusjee Setus, A. F. Smith, Capt. Steibel, Hon. F. Stewart, Messrs. A. G. Stokes, A. P. Stokes, J. Thorburn, Wei Ayuk, A. Westland, T. H. Whitehead, H. E. Wodehouse, and Hon. Wong Shing.\n\nThe hard work fell into the hands of gentlemen endowed with plenty of energy, and the result of their efforts must have been very gratifying to them, as the City Hall was made to look most charming in every section, and all the arrangements were so well devised that the affair passed off with the greatest éclat and without a single hitch. The working sub-committees were composed as follows:\n\n| Committee | Members |\n| --- | --- |\n| Decoration Committee | The Hon. J. M. Price (Surveyor-General), Captain R. M. Rumsey, and Messrs. A. Coxon and J. B. Coughtrie |\n| Supper Committee | Messrs. A. McClymont and J. Macgregor |\n| Dancing and Music Committee | Messrs. C. E. Bowles and G. S. Coxon |\n| Address Committee | Messrs. MacEwen, Mackintosh, and Francis |\n\nMr. J. Melville-Matson, who kindly volunteered to perform the very onerous duties of honorary secretary, was indefatigable in his exertions, and in the time at his disposal he accomplished wonders, being doubtless greatly assisted by the experience gained by him in a similar position last year on the occasion of the first St. George's Ball in this colony.\n\nThe heaviest work fell upon the Decoration Committee, who achieved a signal success. Mr. Price, with the resources of the Survey Department at his command, undertook the lion's share of the work: the entrance hall, staircase, landings, ante-room, and St. George's Hall. St. Andrew's Hall, the Theatre (Supper Room), &c., were in the hands of the other gentlemen, and by this division of labour two distinct styles of decoration were apparent, giving pleasing variety.\n\nCommencing with the approach to the building, the exterior was brilliantly illuminated by a large gas star over the entrance, and several powerful patent standard burners. The entrance hall disclosed a most attractive vista up the grand staircase. Every column was closely wreathed with spiral ropes of green leaves. On each column was a large gilt shield hanging from three large gilt tridents, and on the face of each shield were either the initials \"W. D.\", or Admiral Dowell's crest, a lion rampant. Round the base of each pillar was a bed of pot plants and shrubs. Passing up the stairs, the stone balustrade was covered with green wreaths and silver sprays, pot plants were placed on either side all the way up, and as far as the first landing a 64-pounder conical shell stood at each side of every stair, making a most effective border. On each of the three large windows on the first landing was a large round gilded shield, with a deep green border, on which were respectively the letters W., M., D., Admiral Dowell's initials. At the head of the stairs stood two brass howitzers mounted on a carriage, and the space of wall around was filled in with pot plants and foliage. On the pilasters all round this landing were similar gilded shields and tridents to those below, being Admiral Dowell's initials or crest, these being surrounded by sprays of bamboo leaves. On the wall spaces between the pilasters were gilded anchors, and above these were round targets in red and gold, with a green moss edging, and a fringe of bright cutlasses, on which were either the crest or monogram of the guest of the evening. From the level of the bottom of the windows to the top of the stairs was hung a wreath in small festoons, and in the centre of each festoon a silvered palm leaf, which had the appearance of the inner side of a marine shell. All the devices were well surrounded by sprays of green foliage and plants.\n\nSt. George's Hall was not profusely decorated, but it was treated with great taste and effect. Festoons of green wreaths depended from the head of each pilaster, and at the top of the pedestal of each was placed a small bank of moss and ferns, from which sprung graceful fronds of maiden hair fern. At the north end there was a large mirror, which was surrounded by pot plants and foliage, and in each doorway was suspended a basket of flowers. 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        "content_text": "# \nall the greenery were silvered palm leaves which sparkled in the gaslight, and had a very charming effect. The most noticeable feature of the adornment of this hall, however, was an array of shields over each door. On each shield was emblazoned the name of a vessel in which Admiral Dowell had served during his long naval career. By a somewhat remarkable and convenient coincidence, Admiral Dowell has served on just as many vessels of the British Navy as there are doors in this hall—16 in all—so that there was a fresh name for every shield. Commencing with the earliest they were as follows: \"Druid, 1839 to 1842;\" \"Blenheim, 1842 to 1843;\" \"Racer, 1843 to 1845;\" \"Eagle, 1845 to 1848;\" \"Excellent, 1848;\" \"Albion, 1850 to 1855;\" \"Rodney, 1857 to 1858;\" \"Barossa, 1862 to 1864;\" \"Euryalus, 1864 to 1865;\" \"Leander, 1865 to 1866;\" \"Britlesnake, 1867 to 1871;\" \"Hercules, 1872 to 1875;\" \"Black Prince, 1877 to 1878;\" \"Revenge, 1878 to 1880;\" \"Mirobtur, 1882 to 1883;\" \"Audacious, 1884 to 1885.\"\n\nThe ante-room was adorned in a somewhat similar manner, save that there were none of these shields, but on the walls there were instead the large gilded shields and tridents as described above, which were surrounded by sprays of hamboo leaves. There was the usual array of seats of all kinds, and the pink globes of the gas burners had a pretty effect.\n\n## St. Andrew's Hall\nSt. Andrew's Hall was decorated in a somewhat different manner to St. George's Hall, and was in its way also very effectively treated. The main decorations were at the east end of the room.\n\nOver the central window flags and foliage were grouped artistically, in the centre being the flag of the colony and that of Admiral Dowell crossed and linked together with a true lover's knot, on which was inscribed the words \"Should acquaintance be forgot.\" Beside and below this were devices representing the sailors' badge—the Crown, the Anchor, and the Wreath—the crown in gold and jewels, the anchor in silver, with a rope winding round, and the wreath in green leaves. Above the flags was a star composed of cutlasses and ramrods. At the opposite end, the fireplace was concealed by pot plants, shrubs, green moss, and other foliage, mixed with which silvered palm leaves glittered in the light, and the sailors' badge was to be seen here also. A very noticeable feature in this room was an array of round shields, covered with red cloth—one on each pilaster. The shields had a border of green moss, and Admiral Dowell's monogram was very chastely executed in the centre. Beneath this, at the top of the pedestal, was placed a bed of moss and flowers, and at the base there were pot plants. A green wreath hung in festoons all round the hall, looped up at the top of each pilaster, and from each festoon depended a circle of green moss, in the centre of which was some device—a crown or an anchor. The gas standards were treated lightly with moss.\n\n## The Theatre\nThe entire Theatre—stage, stalls, pit, and dress circle—was converted into a supper room, tables being laid to accommodate 408 guests. The catering was done by the Hongkong Hotel Company, and the tables were most tastefully set out, while the viands and wines were all of the best quality. The table for the guest of the evening, H. E. the Governor, and party, occupied the front of the stage. There were two tables behind this, and all available space in the pit and dress circle was utilised for the same purpose. Pot plants were placed on the front of the stage and below it, and also all round the front of the dress circle. The pillars were wreathed with green leaves, and the arches below were similarly ornamented.\n\nThe verandah was dealt with in much the same way as on former occasions, being closed in with matting, carpeted, and provided with seats.\n\nThe Decoration Committee were greatly indebted to Mr. Westland, the Acting Superintendent of the Botanical Department, for the ready and most valuable assistance he gave in the provision of pot plants, flowers, &c.\n\nThere was an unusually large provision made for the ladies, and in consequence the card room was relegated to the library, where there was very ample accommodation for whist players and smokers.\n\nOver 500 guests accepted the invitations sent them, so that there was a very large gathering, which included His Excellency the Governor and Miss Bowen, with Lieut. Bowen and Lieut. Breeks, A.D.C.s. Admiral Sir William Montagu Dowell, K.C.B., Vice-Admiral Vesey Hamilton, C.B., Major-General Cameron, C.B., with Mrs. and the Misses Cameron, The Chief Justice (Sir George Phillippo) and Lady Phillippo, Commodore and Mrs Morant, the Hon. P. Ryrie, Hon. T. Jackson and Mrs. Jackson, Hon. F. D. Sassoon, Hon. Wong Shing, Colonel Walker, R. E., Colonel Crawford, R. A., Colonel Foster (Northamptonshire Regiment), Dr. Hungerford, A.M.D., Lieut.-Colonel Murray, O. S. D., Lieut.-Colonel Le Mesurier, C. & T. D., Major Cochrane, &c., &c. Admiral Dowell arrived at about 9.15, and was received with all honours, and shortly afterwards His Excellency the Governor and party were received at the entrance by members of the Committee.\n\nThe first dance, a quadrille, was led off by His Excellency the Governor with Mrs. Cameron and Admiral Sir W. Dowell with Miss Bowen, and dancing was sustained to the end with heartiness and spirit on an excellent floor.\n\nThe following was the programme of the dances, which was played by the Band of the Northamptonshire Regiment:\n| Dance | \n| --- | \n| QUADRILLE | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE POLKA | \n| LANCERS | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE | \n| POLKA | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE | \n| Supper | \n| VALSE | \n| Dances | \n| VALSE | \n| GALOP | \n| LANCERS | \n| round | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE | \n| HIGHLAND SCHOTTISCHE | \n| VALSE | \n| POLKA | \n| VALSE | \n| VALSE GALOP | \n| Britannia | \n| Los Sourires | \n| Estudiantina | \n| Tout à la Joie | \n| Olivette | \n| Bid me good bye | \n| Myosotis | \n| Ionian | \n| Venetia | \n| Fraises Ecrasees | \n| Gretchen | \n| Thine Alone | \n| Jolly will we be to-night | \n| La Mascotte | \n| Happy Thoughts | \n| Fedora | \n| Royal | \n| Gloire de Dijon | \n| Les Grenouilles | \n| Je t'Aime | \n| My Queen | \n| Our Last Waltz | \n| Queen Victoria | \n\nThe presentation of the address took place immediately after the supper. At the table mentioned above at the front of the stage, the chair was taken by the Hon. P. Ryrie, and the party at that table included, besides the guest of the evening, H. E. the Governor, Vice-Admiral Hamilton, Major-General Cameron and Mrs. Cameron, Sir George and Lady Phillippo, and Commodore and Mrs. Morant.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN**, after supper, proposed the health of her Majesty the Queen.\n\nThe toast was drunk loyally, the Band playing the National Anthem.\n\nThe **CHAIRMAN** then proposed the health of the Prince and Princess of Wales and the rest of the Royal Family.\n\n49",
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        "content_text": "163\n\nWestland, the Head Gardener, who has been in charge during Mr. Lawrence on leave of absence, is now on leave, and all work is being carried on by Mr. Ford.\n\nI have called the attention of the Police & Magistrates to paragraph 36 of this report.\n\nIt appears that the small fines inflicted by them on persons who are prosecuted for cutting down or destroying young trees are insufficient for the purpose of protecting the young plantations. They have ample powers, being able to award a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) and imprisonment, in default, with or without hard labor, not exceeding three months, or to order fourteen days' imprisonment without the option of a fine.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient, Humble Servant,\n\n...\n\nMay",
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        "content_text": "off the leaves and branches of the plants. They appear to attach some importance to the plant as a medicine, and despite the vigilance of the Forest Guards, they succeed in keeping the plants in an almost leafless condition. Even in the Botanic Garden, where the plants are protected by iron tree-guards and wire netting, they have killed several plants by persistently defoliating them and wrenching off the branches.\n\n32. 10,000 young Camphor trees were raised during the season in Kowloon nursery, and will be planted out as soon as the weather is suitable.\n\n33. Preparations were made in the nursery at Shau Kei Wan for raising a similar quantity of Camphors next summer, but Camphor seeds are very scarce this year, and the price has risen four hundred per cent. I have therefore decided to sow the ground with Pine seeds instead.\n\n34. Upwards of one thousand young trees have this year been destroyed by grass fires. We have not been able in any of the cases to ascertain the cause of the fires.\n\n35. The Forest Guards made twenty-two arrests during the year; twenty of the offenders were fined or sentenced by the Magistrates to terms of imprisonment. The fines varied from five dollars to fifty cents and the terms of imprisonment from three days to three weeks.\n\n36. The number of arrests is very inconsiderable in proportion to the actual damage done to the plantations. The Forest Guards have frequently complained of being intimidated by bands of wood-cutters. The villagers at Aberdeen are notorious for their wood stealing propensities and the Forest Guards dread having to enforce their authority in that quarter. A few months ago one of the guards, while trying to arrest three men who were stealing trees from the enclosed plantation at Aberdeen, was attacked and severely cut about the hands with a knife. The men escaped.\n\nThe area of planted land is yearly becoming more extensive, and the trees, as they increase in size, are becoming more valuable, and consequently more liable to be stolen. If wood stealing is not already a profession in the Colony it is likely to become one. This consideration points to the advisableness of repressing the destroyers of our incipient forests with a strong hand. A coolie who is fined a small sum for having cut down a bundle of small trees has no reason to consider himself harshly dealt with. He may have been cutting trees with impunity for six months, and in this case he will probably have philosophy enough to look upon the fine as a kind of tax, and simply return to his wood-cutting vocation with a resolution to be more careful in avoiding the Forest Guards in future.\n\nBut the loss to the Government will not be compensated by a trifling fine, if the Colony has been ruthlessly deprived of what might have become valuable forest trees at some future date.\n\nConsidering the extent of the ground now planted, and the difficulty of walking over it, it is not surprising that two Forest Guards find it difficult to repress tree cutting. Both the men are Chinese and are consequently more likely to be intimidated, or induced to connive at an offence which it is their duty to repress than, for instance, Indian watchmen.\n\nIf it is agreed that the plantations should be more effectively protected, I think it would be well to increase the number of Forest Guards, and endeavour, as far as possible, to modify the danger of the men being improperly influenced in the discharge of their duty by employing Indians instead of Chinese as Forest Guards.\n\n37. The planting operations for the year are tabulated as follows:-\n\n  \n    TREES PLANTED\n    \n    SOWN IN SITES\n  \n  \n    Pinus sinensis,\n    342,802\n    Pinus sinensis,\n    167\n  \n  \n    Aleurites vernicia,\n    40\n    Aleurites vernicia,\n    30\n  \n  \n    Bamboos,\n    1,069\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Bischoffia javanica,\n    847\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Camphor trees,\n    55\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Cedrela Tuna,\n    21\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Casuarina australis,\n    190\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Cork Oaks,\n    16,408\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Eucalyptus, 14 species,\n    4\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Ficus retusa,\n    2,354\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Melia Azedarach,\n    18\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Ligustrum lucidum,\n    204,838\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Albizia julibrissin,\n    5,000\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Paulownia fortunei,\n    573,176\n    \n    \n  \n  \n    TOTAL\n    \n    \n    \n  \n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nSir,\n\nYour most obedient Servant,\n\nA. B. WESTLAND, Acting Superintendent Botanical and Afforestation Department.\n\nThe Honourable The ACTING COLONIAL SECRETARY.",
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        "content_text": "# Revised Financial Estimates for 1886.\n\nEstel\n\n8. Statement of probable unexpended balance of\n\nAB. Nestland\n\nHead\n\nVolis\n\npr\n\nPublic Works\n\nName\n\nEnclosure 5.\n\nSchedule of Applications for Increase of pay\n\n  \n    Office\n    Salary per annum\n    Allowance\n    Length of Service\n    Remarks\n  \n  \n    Inspector of Schools\n    $2,400\n    $288 for Conveyance & Gardener, $800. Quarters\n    14 months\n    Recommended increase of $600. See Orig. Dept. Memo 312, 422nd Sept. 1886.\n  \n  \n    \n    \n    \n    3 years & 8 mths.\n    Recommended increase to $960-$1,200 each year till maximum worth of $1,200.\n  \n  \n    Wolleck, Harbour Department\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    2o Clerk, Reg. General's Office\n    $1,920\n    $240 personal allowance\n    1st January 1884, 28 years\n    Recommended $240 personal allowance. $240 de 1960. Pente postume chur for 12 $24 per month \"Newform.\n  \n  \n    Chief Inspector of River Police\n    $1,440\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    H.J. Machado\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    S. Northcote\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    I. Germain\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Clerk, Govt. Sec's Office\n    $960\n    Rey+ @ $15 per month for 5. 12.07 @ $12 per month. Nuciforme\n    5th July 1868, 8 years & 7 months\n    Recommended increase of $72 p. a. rising to $1,200 same as class Police Officer.\n  \n  \n    Clerk, Supreme Court\n    \n    \n    1st October, 1883, 6 years 1 month\n    Recommended increase to $1,080 per annum.\n  \n  \n    Master of the Chinese Division; Pantai Schools\n    $240\n    Quarters\n    1st February, 1876, 11 years 18 months\n    Recommended $48 per annum increase.\n  \n  \n    Ho Young\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Griverse Registration Clerk, R.ZO. 11\n    $240\n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Shep!, 12. rot. Dept\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n  \n    Chas. Ford\n    \n    \n    \n    \n  \n\n9. Statement of Extraordinary Public Works-\n\n10. Statement of Premium Land Sales-\n\nFrederick Mework\n\nActing Auditor General\n\n11th October, 1886.\n\nG. de Alunda Aastio.\n\n3. Clerk, Govt. Sec's Office.\n\nGo. Ray H.J. Rodrigues\n\nClerihew\n\nR. Grimble\n\nInspector of a fixences\n\nClerk rtt oher; Supreme Court &\n\n...\n\nWe recommend also that contingencies should be reduced from $200 to $100, and that an allowance of $240 be provided for extra clerical assistance in the Council Office.\n\nHongkong, 30th July, 1886.\n\n(Signed) M. F. Narsh,\n\nF Stewart,\n\nCol; Secy. & Auditor\n\nTreasurer's",
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        "content_text": "Enclosure\n\nHONGKONG.\n\nNo.\n\n351\n\n87.\n\n12775\n\nREC?\n\nREGE 29 JUN 87/\n\nREPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE BOTANICAL AND AFFORESTATION DEPARTMENT FOR 1886.\n\nPresented to the Legislative Council, by Command of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, on the 29th April, 1887.\n\nBOTANICAL AND AFFORESTATION DEPARTMENT, HONGKONG, 12th February, 1887.\n\nSIR-I have the honour to submit the Annual Report on the Botanical and Afforestation Department for the year 1886.\n\n2. The Superintendent was absent on leave during seven months of 1885, and from the 1st of January to the 2nd of June of the year under report. Mr. WESTLAND deserves credit for the efforts which he made to maintain the efficiency of the Department while Acting Superintendent.\n\n3. ESTABLISHMENT.-I have much pleasure in recording the good conduct of the Head and Second Foresters during a period of trouble and trial when their characters were put to a test. The Head Forester, Mr. Lo AQWAI, was the first apprentice taken when I instituted the system of Garden Apprentices about twelve years ago. He is now the most valuable Chinese in the department.\n\n4. A Temporary Clerk was employed for six months to assist the Acting Superintendent and the Permanent Clerk.\n\n5. In consequence of the dismissal of the Permanent Clerk, an examination was held by the Government for the vacant post. Mr. S. MOOTIAN, being the successful candidate, received the appointment. He has applied himself assiduously to his duties, and has given satisfaction in every way.\n\n6. As usual, there have been a great many changes in the Staff of gardeners and labourers. These frequent and unavoidable changes are very detrimental to the state of efficiency which I am anxious to see attained. It is impossible to get trained gardeners to fill vacancies as they occur; men who are engaged are, as a rule, ordinary coolies chosen on account of moderate intelligence, good character, and activity. The ordinary and special duties required of them have to be learnt after the men come to us. All the operations of the gardens have to be daily and constantly supervised, which absorbs nearly the whole time of the Head Gardener. Such fairly good Chinese gardeners as there are can obtain $7 or $8 a month, and the men, of course, are unwilling to come to us for $6 a month, or even for $7 (which are the highest wages paid by this department for gardeners), as they know that here the men have to work harder than in private service, where they have very much more of their own time. There is, however, a prospect of some improvement, as provision has been made for an increase of a dollar a month each for a few posts in the department, and this cannot but have a good effect.\n\n7. Provision has also been made for the appointment of a Carpenter, who will be fully employed. By this arrangement, the profits hitherto made by the contractor will be saved, besides securing much greater convenience in always having a carpenter at hand to attend promptly to repairs and other work.\n\n8. An additional Forest Guard will be employed in 1887. This increase was much needed, as the patrol of the whole island, with the great increase in number and size of trees since forest guards were appointed six years ago, needs correspondingly increased vigilance from the protective staff.\n\nBOTANIC GARDENS.\n\n9. FOUNTAIN TERRACE.-The improvements long projected, and referred to in my Report for 1884, were commenced in the beginning of 1885, by removing from the western end of the terrace trees which were neither very ornamental nor useful, or which were represented adequately by specimens of the same species in other parts of the Gardens. They were not in keeping with their position.",
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        "content_text": "on which to hang the lanterns, and which, in consequence of Sunday being a dies non remained until Monday. These fixtures were thus unsightly for the whole of one day and parts of two others. The lanterns also necessitated the attendance of a number of men. To dispense with the unsightliness of the lantern fixings, the attendance of men on Sundays, the expense of the lantern illuminations, and the circumstance of the lanterns being subject to extinction of their lights by a sudden shower I had the honour to propose the introduction of gas for the purpose of illuminating the two terraces and entrances. The proposition was approved and the necessary vote for carrying out the work was placed at my disposal, when gas was at once laid on and the requisite fixings were made.\n\n45. At the request of the Colonel of the Regiment a Wooden Platform two feet high and 28 feet in diameter was constructed for the use of the Band when it performs in the Gardens.\n\nAt present there is only one situation where this platform can be placed. It has to be carried and put in position on Saturday, where it remains until Monday. When it is not in use the appearance of the platform does not add to the beauty of the terrace. It would be desirable to find another place for it, if this can be done without interfering seriously with the effect of the music, where the platform might be planted off from view.\n\n46. AL FRESCO FETE.-In November a large Fête in aid of the Alice Memorial Hospital was held in the Gardens on two nights. Very extensive preparations in the way of mat structures for theatre, fancy work stalls, refreshments, bar, and other things had to be made. I believe there were about 6,000 people admitted to the Gardens on each night. Considerable damage was done to the grass turf, and most of the flower beds which had just been filled for the winter season were so much trampled on that they had to be replanted after the fete was over, some shrubs and plants in pots were also destroyed. The staff for some time after the fête had to be withdrawn from their usual occupations in order to get the Gardens into respectable order again.\n\n47. HORTICULTURAL SHOW.-The Annual (15th) Flower Show was again held in the Gardens. The space required for the exhibits was greater than it previously had been. These shows have been productive of the greatest good in the cultivation of vegetables, in which, as is most desirable, the Chinese take more and more interest, which is a proof that to them the industry is a paying one.\n\n48. It would greatly enhance the value and interest of the shows if exhibitors would have each plant carefully and conspicuously named.\n\n49. A new interest was attached to the exhibition last year by the award of Silver and Bronze medals-called Belilios Medals-and Money Prizes provided for by a handsome Endowment Fund which was generously placed at the disposal of the Committee by Mr. E. R. BELILIOS.\n\nIt is hoped and expected that these prizes, which will be offered every year, will still further stimulate horticultural enterprise in the Colony.\n\n50. OFFICE. Since my return from leave I have devoted much time to the institution of an improved system of office work and arrangements, which were urgently needed, and of the working up of arrears in both ordinary routine, and correspondence. Improved furniture and conveniences were pressingly necessary, and they have been obtained. By these improvements work is greatly facilitated, and much time is saved.\n\n51. In consequence of the absence of the Superintendent for half the year correspondence, especially foreign, has not been so great. The average number of letters despatched from the office for the year was about 1,500, of which one-third was foreign correspondence.\n\n52. In addition to the general Administration of the Department the Superintendent either writes or drafts all of the Correspondence, directs and supervises the Forest work, and attends to the keeping and progress of the Herbarium with the aid of native assistance only. In both office and herbarium there is room and necessity for more skilful assistance than that which is available, as it is impossible to entirely keep up with the increasing demands of important subjects which are continually pressing for attention.\n\n53. The time of the Head Gardener is entirely taken up with the management of the native staff within the Botanic and Government House Gardens and the execution of the manifold operations therein, and with the sale of plants.\n\n54. HERBARIUM. More and more interest is being directed to the Botany of China, and it is a pity that this institution which in many respects is so conveniently situated for research in important and interesting subjects has not the means for extending and more completely fulfilling the work which still remains to be done in bringing to light the botanical treasures of the Chinese Empire. However, I acknowledge with pleasure the aid which the Government has so generously placed at my disposal so far for botanical research. Valuable results have been obtained for some years past, results which have met with the hearty acknowledgment of eminent scientific men in England, and the last year has, although there was so little time for scientific work, had a large share of good results.\n\n55. In this work I have to thank the Rev. B. C. HENRY, of Canton, for a large package of plants which he collected and dried during a journey across the island of Hainan. I named such plants of the collection as were known to me, and submitted the remainder, to Kew Gardens. The result of the investigation there proved the collection to be of unusual interest, and of richness in new species.\n\nCareful and intelligent travellers like Mr. HENRY are able to render great and valuable services to botany while on journeys undertaken for other purposes. I should always be glad to receive collections from travellers and also to give such advice and assistance as might be needed in indicating the best methods of collecting and preserving the specimens.\n\n56. To the Rev. E. FABER I am also indebted for a fine collection made in the neighbourhood of Ningpo and Shanghai. These plants are of much interest, but they have not, for want of time, been yet fully examined.\n\n57. Mr. WM. M. COOPER, Her Majesty's Consul at Ningpo, is also entitled to best acknowledgments for botanical specimens and information of much interest which has been communicated from time to time, as well as for consignments of seeds of useful plants.\n\n58. Mr. WESTLAND has been successful in the discovery and collection of several new plants on the mainland and islands close to Hongkong, on a few occasions when he was able to get away from his duties in the Gardens.\n\n59. The year has seen the commencement of the publication by the Linnean Society of the \"Index Flora Sinensis\" or an Enumeration of all the known Plants of China. This establishment has been of much service in contributing to Kew Gardens material and information for use in the production of this very important work.\n\n60. By the death at Amoy in June, of the late lamented Dr. HENRY FLETCHER HANCE, China lost not only its most learned and courteous botanist, but also the rich collection of dried plants, and an extensive botanical library. I at one time hoped that part of the herbarium might have been secured for Hongkong, but instead of this being so, the whole Herbarium has been purchased by the Trustees of the British Museum.\n\n61. There is immense work to be yet done in China, not only in the discovery of a vast number of plants which it is certain are yet unknown to science, but also in the introduction and collection of information on plants used in medicine and domestic economy. In the advancement of such work, this Department, with increased facilities, could render still more important services.\n\n62. LIBRARY.-My visit to England afforded a good opportunity to procure a number of books which were required to augment the library of the Department. With the aid which the Government was good enough to place at my disposal this opportunity was not lost.\n\n63. Following is a list of the titles of works, including the periodicals which are taken, that were added during the year :--\n\nA new Species of Cycas, Dyer.\n\nBalanophoreæ, Griffith.\n\nBotanical Magazine for 1885.\n\nBotany of the Voyage of the Herald, Seemann.\n\nCommelynace et Cyrtandraceæ, C. B. Clarke.\n\nCryptogamic Plants, Berkeley.\n\nDescriptive and Analytical Botany, Lo Maout and Decaisne.\n\nDr. Cantor's Plants, Griffith.\n\nEarly European Researches into the Flora of China, Bretschneider.\n\nEnumeratio Plantarum Chinæ; Bunge.\n\nFerns of British India, Beddome.\n\nFlora Adenensis, Anderson.\n\nFlora of British India, Parts XII. and XIII.\n\nFlora Capensis, Harvey and Sonder.\n\nFlora Cochinchinensis, Loureiro.\n\nFlora Japonica, Siebold.\n\nFlora Japonica, Thunberg.\n\nFlora Javica, Blume.\n\nFlora of India, Roxburgh.\n\nFlora of New Zealand, Hooker.\n\nFlora Vitiensis, Seemann.\n\nFlowers, Fruits and Leaves, Lubbock.\n\nForest Flora of British Burma, Kurz.\n\nForests and Moisture, Brown.\n\nGardeners' Chronicle for 1886.\n\nGardens of the Sun, Burbidge.\n\nGeographical Distribution of Ferns, Baker.\n\nGeography of Plants, Daubeney.\n\nHydrology of South Africa, Brown.\n\nIcones Plantarum Sponte Chinæ.\n\nIcones Selectæ Plantarum, Japan; Kaempfer.\n\nIllustrations of Natural Orders of Plants, Oliver.\n\nJournal of Botany, Vols. IX and XXIII.\n\nLatin Dictionary, Smith.\n\nLing Nam, Henry.\n\nLes Palmiers, de Kerchove.\n\nManual of Botany, Balfour.\n\nManual of Timber Trees, Gamble.\n\nMemoire sur la Famille Melastomacées.\n\nModern Forest Economy, Brown.\n\nNomenclature of Japanese Plants, Matsumura.\n\nOn Nepenthes, Hooker.\n\nOn the Movements of Climbing Plants, Darwin.\n\nPen Ts'ao Kang Mu.\n\nPeruvian Bark, Markham.\n\nPlantæ Davidianæ, Franchet.\n\nPreparation and Use of Rheea Fibre, J. Forbes Watson.\n\nReboisement in France, Brown.\n\nRemarks on Guettarda, Griffith.\n\nReports on Insects Injurious to Plants, Whitehead.\n\nResidence Among Chinese, Fortune.\n\nSea Weeds, Greville.\n\nSelect Extra-Tropical Plants, Mueller.\n\nSocial Life of Chinese, Doolittle.\n\nTea Districts of China, Fortune.\n\nTernstroemiaceous Plants, Champion.\n\nText Book of Botany, Sachs.\n\nWanderings in China, Fortune.\n\n64. The parts which have been published during the year of the \"Flora of British India,\" the \"Index Flora Sinensis\" (several copies), and some parts of \"Icones Plantarum\" have been generously presented by Mr. DYER, of Kew Gardens, for which donations I have to sincerely thank him.\n\n65. I have also to acknowledge with thanks, the various Reports of the Indian Forest Department, which have been generously contributed as they were published.\n\n66. In addition to these I am also indebted for various Annual Reports and Papers of the numerous Indian and Colonial Botanic Gardens with which we are in correspondence.\n\nPage 354",
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        "content_text": "## QUESTIONS and ANSWERS for the information of the Committee of the Legislative Council to enquire into the cost of living, &c., in the Colony.\n\nName of Officer: **AB Westland**  \nPosition in the Service: **Head Gardener**  \nDate of Appointment: **April 1883**\n\n### ANSWERS\n\nI have not included Allowance for Chair Coolies in this return, because that allowance is entirely disbursed for the interest of the Government in the discharge of my duties; in fact, the allowance is not sufficient to cover the expenses incurred for conveyance.\n\n### QUESTIONS\n\n1. When did you enter the Service?\n2. What Offices have you since held? (Give the dates of your appointment to each Office, and the emoluments attached to each.)\n3. When were you appointed to your present position?\n\n### ANSWERS (continued)\n\n3. Head Gardener from April 1883 till June 1885 at $800 per Ann. Acting Superintendent of Bot. & Affle Dept from June 1885-1886 at the rate of $800 per Ann for four months & $1408.1, Ann for eight months.\n\n4. What were your Salary and Emoluments in the following years?\n   | Year | Salary and Emoluments |\n   |------|-----------------------|\n   | 1874 |                       |\n   | 1879 |                       |\n   | 1884 | $800 per Ann          |\n   | 1889 | $1200                 |\n\n5. How much had you to pay for house rent in the following years?\n   | Year | House Rent            |\n   |------|-----------------------|\n   | 1874 |                       |\n   | 1879 |                       |\n   | 1884 | In Quarters provided  |\n   | 1889 | Had no house of my own but lived in a private family & a boarding house which cost me, including ... $75 per month. Had an allowance of $30 per month for quarters.\n\n**Charles Ford**  \n**20.6.89**",
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        "content_text": "255\n\nafter due enquiry to a request made by Mr Westland just before his departure, that he might be granted 4 months' vacation leave instead of 3½ months.\n\n2.\n\nIt appears that last July Mr Westland obtained two weeks' sick leave on medical certificate, which he spent in the Colony at the Peak. The leave was officially recorded in the Audit Office as vacation leave, and accordingly on his recent application only 3¼ months were allowed him. As however his application for the leave in question was treated as an application for sick leave, which it seems it is not usual to deduct, I consider that the full 4 months' vacation leave may be granted in this case, and I shall…",
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        "content_text": "be obliged if you\n\ninstruct the Crown\n\nAgents accordingly.\n\nwill\n\n\"The amount of half pay leave will consequently\n\nbe 8 months.\n\nonly\n\n3.\n\nI enclose\n\namended\n\nclose an\n\npaper of\n\nparticulars.\n\nEnclosure\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient\n\nHumble Servant,\n\nS. Hernig\n\nDRAFT.\n\nHoughton No. 84\n\nThe O.A.S.\n\nMINUTE.\n\n1. Mr. Froude & Man 1 Mr. Fourfeld 10 May\n\nMr. Wingfield.\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\n→ Mr. Meade.\n\nSir R. Herbert.\n\nBaron de Worms.\n\nLord Knutsford.\n\nYou 7874\n\n266\n\n13 May 90\n\ndesh: No: 77 of the 25th\n\nof March last, stating\n\nthat Mr A. B. Westland\n\nhas been granted four\n\nmonths vacation leave\n\ninstead of Three and a\n\nhalf months as\n\nstated in\n\nyour despatch No: 61 of the\n\n12th of March last.\n\n3\n\n4",
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        "content_text": "DRAFT.\n\nGor: 7874\n\nThe C. Agents for the Colonies\n\nMINUTE.\n\nMr. Fronde may\n\nMr. Jairfeld\n\n10 May\n\nMr. Wingfield.\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\nMr. Meade, 107\n\nSir R. Herbert.\n\nBaron de Worms.\n\nLord Knutsford.\n\n[illegible text] in 7874/7\n\n[illegible text] trong\n\n[illegible text]\n\n257\n\n12 May 90\n\nGentlemen,\n\nWith reference to the letter from this Dept. of the 23rd ult., I am directed by Lord Knutsford to inform you that the leave of absence with full salary for 3½ months granted to Mr. A.B. Westland by the Govt. of Hong Kong has been extended to 5 months, to be followed by",
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        "content_text": "by 8 months leave on half salary instead of 8+ months. We hardship affers of\n\nI am therefore to instruct you to issue Mr Westland's Salary in accordance with amended certificate Enclosed herewith.\n\nDecanato Ru\n\nB&L(X)-572-6000-10-89 Governor.\n\nDate. No. 28 1890 25\n\n(ast previous Paper.) 2505\n\nBettzi Trong trong\n\nNo. 7875 (Subject.)\n\n258 DESPATCH.\n\nREC? C. O. 7875\n\nREC 28 APR 30\n\nDeath Mr J. Carneirs Refarts on 16 Jan's M. Meade\n\nA detary (Minutes.) on our par in approving pension\n\nPalty? subsequent Paper. 939 2\n\n28/4\n\natomu 257 28.4\n\nPage 271\n\n1\n\n1.",
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        "content_text": "216\n\nTHE CHINA REVIEW.\n\na petiole 3 to 6 lines long. Stipules, minute, fugitive, easily observed on young branches. Flowers, small, on stalks 3 to 9 lines long, bright yellow, arranged in rather dense terminal and lateral cymes; bracts, few, linear. Calyx, small, persistent, very deeply cleft; sepals, about 1 line long, acute, imbricated. Corolla, rotate, 8 to 9 lines diam., tube 3 to 4 lines long, surmounted by 5 equal lobes 2 to 3 lines long, inner surface of tube marked with red spots. Stamens 5, inserted on base of corolla tube and alternate with the lobes of the corolla, exserted, but shorter than the lobes; filaments equal; anthers lanceolate. Ovary stalked, on a short gynophore, tapering into a style 3 lines long, two-celled, containing many ascending ovules in each cell; style bi-cleft, each division being again slightly divided into two spreading stigmas. Fruit, a brown, dry, oblong, inflated, membraneous capsule, about 1 inch long, having two opposite deep furrows running from base to apex; dehiscence, septicidal. Seeds, very small, furnished with reddish-brown, reniform and imbricated wings.\n\nThe above characters were observed on a specimen gathered on the hills overlooking Mirs Bay, at the back of the city of Kowloon in the Kwangtung province, and on another growing on Mount Gough, on the island of Hongkong; the description of the fruit is taken from specimens gathered on the Canton West River.\n\nGelsemium elegans may now be seen growing in the Hongkong Botanical Gardens.\n\nHABITAT. This shrub grows sparingly in Hongkong, but more abundantly on the hills of the neighbouring mainland of China (Champion, Wright, Wilford, Hance, &c.). In November, 1885, Mr. Westland found a large number of specimens in full flower, climbing round trees to a height of about 12 feet near the Eastern base of Tai Mo Shan.2 It has\n\n1. Flora Hong kongensis, p 229.\n\n2. This is the loftiest (about 3,000 feet) of the hills on the coast of China immediately opposite to the island of Hongkong.\n\nalso been observed growing luxuriantly on the banks of the West River, about 120 miles from Canton (Ford), near the district of Lo ting, and in ravines on the island of Lantau, opposite the mouths of the Canton river (Westland). In the Pên ts'ao (Chap. XVII) it is declared a native of the provinces of Chekiang, Kwangtung, Kwangsi, Sze-chuen, and Yunnan. According to Bentham, this poisonous plant also grows in Sumatra, being probably identical with Zygopteris sumatrana, Blume. It flowers in October, November and December and matures its seeds in April and May.\n\nIt differs from the N. American species1 of this genus in having smaller, scentless, flowers, larger leaves, and smaller fruits and seeds.\n\nPARTS USED, &c. - The root is the only part of the plant used in medicine. As met with in the native drug-shops in Hongkong under the name\n\nM.: Hu muan ch'iang;\n\nC.: U mun k'eung, it consists of thick pieces of the underground stem with or without portions of the true root and rootlets attached.\n\nA piece of the root in our possession exhibits the following characters. Cortical layer, thick, easily removed from central woody portion, externally of a brown colour, wrinkled, marked at intervals of from ¼ to ½ inch by transverse cracks, extending about half way round, and as far as the medullary layer. A section of the latter shows the medullary rays stretching through the yellow woody portion in a manner similar to that displayed by the root of G. nitidum.2\n\n1. In the South. E. States, G. nitidum, Michaux, the source of the eclectic remedy Gelsemin) is known as Wild Yellow Jessamine or False Jasmine. We prefer to avoid the use of the terms Jasmine or Jessamine in the case of the China species. These names ought to have distinct generic significance, and should be applied only to plants of the genus Jasminum, with which Gelsemium was formerly classed. The value of popular botanical names will be seriously impaired, if their indiscriminate use becomes general.\n\n2. Syn. Bignonia sempervirens, Linn; G. sempervirens, Aiton; G. lucidum, Poir. This species is figured in Bentley and Trimen's Medicinal Plants, (1880), Vol. III, No. 181,\n\nNOTES ON CHINESE MATERIA MEDICA.\n\nWhen cut with a sharp knife, the central woody part shows a waxy section.\n\nThere is every reason to believe, that, in the majority of instances, supplies of this drug are brought from the hill sides only as they are wanted. In but few shops can specimens be seen. This fact will possibly account for the scarcity of the plant on the island of Hongkong: the careless collector doubtless destroys a shrub each time he gathers the drug, the root being the only part sought for.\n\nCHEMICAL COMPOSITION. - The active principle of this drug is due to an alkaloid which was first isolated in the Government Laboratory in the course of an enquiry ordered by Her Majesty's Coroner in the early part of 1884. This alkaloid is new to chemical science, and its discovery adds one more to the list of the STRYCHNINE OR TETANUS-PRODUCING GROUP OF ALKALOIDS. Its most characteristic reaction is the production of a deep violet colouration when in contact with oxidizing agents. If the alkaloid is present in very small quantity an observer might confound the colour with that displayed by Strychnine and Gelsemine under similar circumstances. In such a case the observer should apply side by side the same reagents to the alkaloids of Strychnos nux vomica and Gelsemium nitidum - a practised eye will at once note the difference.\n\nThe following table shows at a glance the different colours produced when manganese oxide and sulphuric acid are applied to---\n\nThe alkaloid1 of Gelsemium elegans.\n\nGelsemine.\n\nStrychnine.\n\nA deep violet colouration, changing to a rich green, which latter tint is more marked at the edges.\n\nA damask-purple colour, changing rapidly to and one of a rich purple hue.\n\nA deep purplish-violet colour, finally assuming a cherry-red tint.\n\n1. Pharmaceutical Journal, (3), XVI., p. 95 and 496; also Hongkong Government Gazette, Vol. XXXI, p. 344.\n\n217\n\nThese colours are all evanescent, but that displayed by the first mentioned alkaloid is more lasting than the others. The alkaloid of G. elegans is not associated with gelseminic acid, and unlike Strychnine and Gelsemine (P), it will not bear the action of sulphuric acid at a temperature of 100° C.\n\nThe publication of other chemical features of this alkaloid is reserved for a future paper.\n\nTOXICOLOGICAL NOTE. - In cases of poisoning by any preparation of the root of G. elegans, no difficulty should be experienced, in detecting the active principle in the contents of the stomach, provided, first, that the victim had not vomited to any extent after receiving the dose, and second, that death had ensued within a few hours of the administration of the poison. The method adopted in the Laboratory of the Government Civil Hospital is a modification of Stas's alkaloidal process. The viscera is treated with about twice its weight of absolute alcohol, acidified with tartaric acid, and digested for a few hours in a flask at a temperature of about 70° C., cooled and filtered. The filtrate is evaporated to the consistence of a soft extract, and treated with successive quantities of absolute alcohol and water, so as to free the alkaloid, if present, from as much extraneous matter as possible. The necessary evaporations may be conducted at a temperature of 100°C. The extract after the last alcoholic treatment is now dissolved in a little water and filtered, and the solution (acid) after being well washed with ether until nothing farther is removed - is made slightly alkaline with ammonia, and immediately shaken with a suitable volume of ether. The ethereal layer, which now contains the alkaloid, is removed; and this treatment having been repeated, the ethereal solutions of alkaloid are mixed, and divided into two parts. The first half should be evaporated\n\n1. Pharmaceutical Journal, (3), XVI., p. 642.\n\n2. This washing of the acid solution with ether ought never to be omitted.\n\n133",
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        "content_text": "267\n\nNo objection to the extension of leave for six months on half salary granted to Mr A.B.B. Westland.\n\nI have adopted the rule relating to applications for extension of leave quoted in the despatch under acknowledgment, and have, with the advice of the Executive Council, added a proviso to the effect that in cases where it is necessary to refer to the Governor by telegraph, the applicant must refund the cost of the telegram sent in reply.\n\nI enclose a copy, as printed in Enclosure 3, of the Circular I caused to be issued for the information of the Service on the subject for 1891.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant,",
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        "content_text": "## DESPATCH\n**C.O. 550**\n\nDY be transferred to permanent staff - the Fixed Establishment of the Surveyor General's Dept, Hugh his Lordship has \n\n`WB & L (121)-16857--8000-7-01`  \n**Governor. No.** sker 382  \n**Date.** 1891  \n**& Sec**  \n\n**Last previous Paper.** Balon  \ndecided to approve that recon... Als tran for will J Hength Rm Den 35.10 Zel.  \n**Enc. A.0.** my Jl.. HongKong  \n\nNo. 5 be (Subject.)  \n\n**Returns for June & Left** = -10  \n**Next subsequent Paper.** lov 8796  \n\n## (Minutes.)\nMr. Fanfield  \nSee also 566  \nIn accordance with desp. in 16202/91 of desp. in 19579/90, I presume will be upheld on 566, ? Say that W. Ford the Supt. the Gardens, while acting for Mr Westland his subordinate officer, ought to have drawn full pay, I not only his own W. Westlands, but add any of already that he need not be made to refund anything cease drawn but must drawing any more after... \n\n**REC? REG 11 JAN 32**",
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        "content_text": "## The Surplus Cadre\n\nMr. W. Westland, an officer of the cadre, during his leave appearing, drew half of the officer's salary in addition to his full salary.\n\n2. I do not consider it fair to the officer deputing one of his subordinates temporarily performing the duties of another subordinate, to draw any portion of the salary of that subordinate officer.\n\n3. As stated in my despatch of even date, C.R.O. No. 108, which allows an officer, while performing the duties of another officer, to draw full pay of his own office and the half pay of that other officer, refers to two posts in different departments. However, I do not desire that W. Ford should be called upon to refund in the present case, in which he is also temporarily performing the duties of another officer.\n\nThis is a case under S. 97...",
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        "content_text": "# Contents\n## Volume I\n### 1891\n\n| Date | Subject | Office, etc. | Reference |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 13 Jan. | Expences in respect of seaman W. Mann of the \"Anna\" | Board of Trade | `0.0129/253` |\n| 20 Jan. | Exams. for masters' Certificates |  |  |\n| 11 Feb. |  | India Office |  |\n| 4 Aug. | Mr Westland's appt. under Port of ... | Treasury |  |\n| 14 Feb. |  | Foreign Office |  |\n| 25 Feb. | Supply of Subsidiary Coin |  |  |\n| 7 May | Lease of marine lot no 20 |  |  |\n| 29 May | Supply of Subsidiary Coin |  |  |\n| 25 June | Securities of H.Kong + Shanghai Bank |  |  |\n| 12 Jan. | Funeral honours paid to a French... |  |  |\n| 23 Mar. | Appt. of Chinese Consul Jaman |  |  |\n| 18 Apr. |  |  |  |\n| 8 May | Proceedings agst. H.K. & Shanghai Bank |  |  |\n| 2 June |  |  |  |\n| 30 June | Appt. of a Chinese Consul |  | #1 |\n| 8 July | Destitute Italian lunatic |  |  |\n| 23 Sept. | Proceedings agst. H.K. & Shanghai Bank |  | #1 |\n| 25 Sept. | Exportation of Arms to China |  |  |\n| 28 Sept. |  | India Office |  |\n| 12 Dec. |  | Treasury |  |\n| 14 Dec. | Exams. for masters' Certificates |  |  |",
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        "content_text": "# \nOffice, 40. \n\nDate \nAnbject. \n\n\nOffice, 40 \nDate. \nSubject. \n\n2 \n\nrade \n\n(Foreign Office 19 Oct Communication with San Rock lighthouse \n\n* \nShow: Smuggling of Arms into China \n25. \n+ \n16 \n78 \n$1 \n21 \n4 \nArrest of persons on French Mail Steamers Exportation \narms to China \n5 Dec. Case of French Mail Steamer \"Djemmah\" \n\nHome Office 12 \nWar Office 10 Prison Warders. \nEngagement of 10 \n12 Feb. Military Contribution \n126, \n4 \n真是 \n1 \n#1 \n邦 \n\" \n1 \n11 \nn \nTransfer of certain land at Belcher's Point \n24. Military Contribution gapt Defence Works \n21 \nhand for \n13 \n24. \na \nbarrack near Belcher's Point \nCorrection of map of Hong Kong of 1845 \n6 May Military Contribution. \n20 \n4 \n10 \nBr \n16 July 120 \n(Prisoners \nAppl. of Mark System to Court martial \nDefence Works \nMilitary Contribution \nWar Dept. Lands \n18 Aug Officers and men lent for survey \n131 \nMilitary \nContribution. \n5 Sept. Military hands and Buildings \n5 \n26 \nExpenditure on Defences \n7 Sept. Military Contribution \n26. Soldiers Quarters, Stanley \n\nPost Office 7 Jan. Establishment of Chinese Branch \nGalenarche \nObservatory 23 \nmercantile marine \nService Avedon, \n31 \nCol 96. \nof appt of Chief Assistant at the Observatory Sunday labour. \n\nAudit Office 6 Feb Estimates for 1890 \nPost Office 14. \nAppt of Mr Travers as Postmaster General \nAudit Office 24 Feb Accounts of Supreme Court Registry. \n13 Apr. Regulations under Merchandize marks, \nTymch \nPost Office \nPostal Agencies at Chinese Ports \n\"O \nCustoms \nmembers of leg. let 24 \n4 \nIncrease of salaries \nAudit Office 28 \nGovt House Furniture \nlenofficial \n1 \nIndia \njact \nasury \ny May Supplemental Votes passed in 1890 \nChina Favor? 13 \nAudit Office 28 \nMilitary Contribution \nClerk to Local Auditor \nPost Office 26 June Chinese branch of Athong Post \nand \nH. Kong Shanghai Bank 30 \nSecurity agst note Issue \n\nB. of Agriculture 16 July Trigonometrical Survey \nAudit Office \nOffice \nKew Gardens \nBr. mercantile \n28 \nStore Yes of Water & Drainage Dept. \nMr Westland's Appt. under Govt of India \nby dug appt. of Asst to Supt. of Botanical Gans. \nmercantile marine Officers 19 \nOrdnance Survey 22. \nAudit Office 78 \nB. of Agriculture \n4 \nSunday Cargo Working Hours \nCost of Survey \nEstimates for 1891 \nAuditing of Supreme Court Accounts \n\"Agriculture Sept. Trigonometrical Survey \n10 \n14 Oct. Base \nmet. Police \nInstitution of Civil Engineers 19 \nof Constable Henderson \nThe late Mr Samuel Brown \nTrinity House 28 Nov. Selection of Lighthouse Keepers \nAudit Office 18 Dec. \n\n## Audit Expenditure, 1890. \n| Office          | Date        | Subject                                                  |\n|---------------|-------------|---------------------------------------------------------|\n| Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank | 19  | Security agst note Issue                                |\n| Brown, DC    | Feb.        | Rev. W. Jennings' Health                                |\n| Butter, jm.  | 22 May      | Resignation Brown, orch                                 |\n|              | 19 Oct      | Health of Mr. R. Drury                                  |\n| Cramp, J.    | 25 Mch      | Appl. for home appt.                                    |\n| Campbell     | 11 Dec.     | Appl. for advance                                       |",
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        "content_text": "# Individual.\n## Date\n## Subject.\n\nDawson, Comas W. | 25 May | Sunday Labour\nDes Voeux, Sirch. W. | 24 | Sunday Cargo Working Ordce. Resignation\n | 18 June | \nDeane, WM. | 10 Aug | Retirement\nDeane, wm. | 25 | His salary\n | 1 | This salary\n | 10 | Sunday Labour\n126 | + | \nDawson, Comar W. | 4 Sept. | Sunday Cargo Working Ordce.\nDes Voeux, Sir G. W. Dawson, Comar W. |  | \nDiney, F |  | Appt as Asst. Engineer, P. W. Dept.\nDeane, wom | 15 Oct | Pension.\n(Police |  | \nDempster, Maj | 2 Nov. | Appl. for appt as Capt, Supt. of\nF |  | \nbrwny, F |  | \nFleming, I | 2 | Appt. in Public Works Dept.\n | 5 May | Leave Salary\n\n## Individual.\n## Date.\n## Subject.\n\nPlummer, J. J. | 29 Jan | \nRobinson Sir W. | 24 Aug | this departure\nRumsey, RM. | 16 Dec. | Seat in heg. Ecl. for Head of\n |  | Appt. as Chief Asst at Observatory.\nHarbour Dept. ndia |  | \nSeth, a. | \" | 6 Jan. Status of his appt.\n |  | Increase of his salary\nSargent, htGent | 24 Apr. | His grievances\n | 30 May | \nasury | 18 June | (Police\nSmith IS. | Haug. | Appl. for appt as Capt. Supt. of\nSutcher, WJ. | 24 | Appt. as Asst. Supt Botanical Gane.\n\" | 8 June | Sunday Labour\n10 |  | \nGordon, majhent a | 30 | +\nWebb, alms) | may | Smuggling of Opium into China\nWright, GHB. | 26 | His salary\nWebb, a. (mP.) | 14 July | Opium Smuggling\nWestland, AB | 20 Lis | pension rights\n\" | Jamaica | apph for appt. as Inspr. Genl. of Police\nSupt. of Police | \" | \n | 22 July | 29 Oct. | \n130 | } | \n* |  | \nAppt. as Capt. Supt. of Police | 5 Aug. | Appt. under Gart of India 7.\nResignation | (Victoria college. | Police\nWright, G.H. | 13. 3 Sept. | Criticians of Inspr. of Schools on lice\nWodehouse, HE | + | \n#1 | + | \napply for appt as Capt Supt. of | 30 hoo. | Report on Fire Brigade\nHastings, WCH. |  | \nHughes, | 26. | \nLenderson, J. | 28 Nov. | Measurement of Prisonero\n | 15 July | Appl. for appt, as Capt Supt of Police\nMy sept. | merchandize masto | Regulations\nHis son, Constable Henderson | 23 | \nJennings, Read W. | 4 Feb. | Pension\n18 |  | His successor\nJameson RM. | 3 apl. | Salaries of masters of Victoria College\nMarch, Sir W.H. | July | Military\n |  | Military Contribution",
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        "content_text": "D & 1(x)--12400-6000-2-97 \n\nOffice or Individual. \n\nIndia \n\nDate. \n\n1891 14 Aug \n\nLast previous Paper. \n\nNo. 15951 \n\nHongkong \n\nNo. 16455 \n\n(Subject.) \n\n**DOMESTIC.** \n\nMinute: Rec'd \n\nReply: Sent \n\nW. Westland appt. at Agra - \n\n(Minutes.) \n\nW. Meade \nfw. auf. 18 Aug. Agents 18 and 19 \n\nSubsequent Paper \n\nCopy of \nMeant to be drafts \nto Govt. for inf. with reference to despatch \n14795 d. 7. \n\nA copy of letter from W. Westland (on 15813) \nto \nlast par. of letter to him (on 14795) Agents for inf. & guidance with ref. \nto letter on 14136 L. 7. \n\nA draft to the Govt. with wide but not complicated \nJnl 915/5 15 Aug",
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        "content_text": "## DRAFT\nAkany 16455  \n19  \nDasor.  \nStongking  \nno. igl  \n\n### MINUTE\nIndexed  \nMr. John 17 Aug  \nMr. Graham 17  \nMr. Wingfield  \nMr. Bramston  \nX Mr. Meade  \nSir R. Herbert  \n207  \nBaron de Worms  \nLord Knutsford  \n\nC.O. to Kew 11 Aug. [m130137](draftoverleaf)  \n\n18 Aug. 91 Treasury  \n\nWith reference to my desp 1719, I have the honour to inform you that M. A. B. Westland has been appointed to be Superintendent of the Taj Gardens at Agra, permanently. This is an office held directly from the Govt of India, and that M. Westland will retain his pension rights for his service.",
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        "content_text": "## Gentlemen,\n\nIn Hongking stated in the letter to him of 29th ult of which copy was enclosed in the above mentioned Why desp? W. Westland will continue drawing half pay until he leaves England for India, provided his departure is not deferred beyond the 11th proximo.\n\nI enclose a copy of a letter addressed by my direction to the Director of Kew Gardens, asking him to recommend a candidate suitable for the post at Hanging which has thus become vacant.\n\nIndexed 18\n\n### DS Aug. 91\n\nWith reference to the letter from this Dept. of the 15th ult, I am directed to inform that M.r B. Westland has been transferred to duty in India, and that he will continue drawing his Hongkong half pay until he leaves England for India, provided the date of his departure is not deferred beyond... \n\nTreasury `KO`",
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        "content_text": "## C. O. 15629\n**RECP**\n\n**DOMESTIC.**\n\nRay 30 JUL 91\n\n12409- 6000 2-91\n\nDate: 28 July 1891  \nHong Kong.\n\nNo. 0.\n\n**Subject.**\n\nM. a. B. Westland\n\n361\n\n**Previous Paper.** 4795-\n\n**Subsequent Paper.** (Minutes) See m 15013\n\nReports his appt as Supt of the Jay Gardens at Agra",
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        "content_text": "363\n\nThe ... was therefore led to look for a suitable man among junior employees of some of the Colonial botanical establishments.\n\n3. I ultimately offered the appointment to Mr Alexander Bremner Westland, Assistant to the Superintendent of the Botanical Department at Hong Kong, he was appointed to a post on the recommendation of Kew in 1883. Mr Westland is now at home on leave and, as his health had suffered somewhat from the climate of Hong Kong, he had expressed to me his wish to be transferred if possible to some other appointment.\n\n4. The Secretary of State for India in Council having been pleased to appoint Mr Westland, the post which he has held under the Hong Kong Government will become vacant.\n\nI am,\nSir,\nyour obedient servant,\nW. J. Simpson Dyer",
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        "content_text": "## Proofread Text\n\n--ferred to a permanent appointe aut held director from the boot of India, he would be allowed in the rewel give? on titling to superann on his ultimate retirement a pension from Hong Kong of his pensionable complimenti kan. funds at the rate of t. for each completed year of pensionable service in that Colong; br that the nature of the appointment he is hold and the terms in which it is made, sauld be definitel Jahmited to the Lec) of state here before he accepts & Schould be niclined to letter hardens of the India Office know this, as Thave a sting opinion that me Department or Got ought not to be regotiating for the services of another Sep. in thout the latter's copigance - or Gov Refervant of A \n\nBut you had better make the first that he has been serving in Hong Kay with a clasin tion Jo. #taperannuation; &Haye Ithink we have in one or two cace allowed office transforex from Hory Kay a portion of the climate tran \n\nعلام \n\nTreatment: I would say nothing about it, as I believe the minute in question did not authorize such and the Molinen Regulation, only give Officen transferred from their service the simple one Sixticht rate; grave question whetler the Carlier one feloger Mould give more, except tirn otheigh in cases where a man has really given to me Employer H. best part ofthe man's lifetime (an in Dr. O'Brien's m's case). \n\nMr Meade JAN 23/7/91 Draft submitted according & gu/25/μly \n\n4674 Royal Gardens 2004 Kew July 189. He 22 JUL 91 661 \n\nI have honour to My Lord request mouth on Director an extension of half pan. nexpectfully leave for: I have been nominated by th 9 Kew Gardens for a situation under the Indian Gort which ton would be promotion I am afraid a my present leave would expire left I would finish Indian Office. I neg otiations with to \" would also be greatly, sty if I could be furnished with any paper or information as to how a & this branes my pens sort would effect my The Bt. Hou Lord Hunteford Senatory of State for the Colonies \n\nI have the hone My Lord Caus monk Shedient to AB Westland Boranie & Forest & Hony Mong",
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        "content_text": "## DRAFT\n\nW.A.B. Westland\n\n662\n\nAsking 74795\n\nDe Jul 91\n\n**MINUTE**\n\nMr. Johnnn 25 July \nMr. Fanfield 257nl\nMr. Wingfield.\nMr. Bramston.\nX Mr. Meade.\nSir R. Herbert.\nBaron de Worms.\nLord Knutsford.\n\nfor comm 15643\n\nIn reply to your letter of the 20th, I am directed by Lord Knutsford to inform you that he grants you leave of absence with half salary, pending the decision of the question whether you should be transferred to India, but such extension must not exceed...",
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        "content_text": "WB & L(121t)--15264-6000-5-91\n\n## Office or Individual\nWistland A. B.\n\n## Date\n1891  \n5 Aug\n\n## Last previous Paper\n229  \nTOLO  \n11 Auston  \ndo.  \n16455\n\nI think I should fill 9.7.  \nStongtong  \nNo. 15-813  \n(Subject.)  \n664  \nC.O  \n15813 once of  \nDOMESTIC  \n- 6 AUG 91\n\nAppt offered him in India  \nFurnishes particulars\n\n## (Minutes.)\nW. Meade\n\nMr Round to see  \nSee also 15.229 from which I think we may assume that the that hard K.had aff is \"held directly from assinted to his retaining claim & \n\n...  \nSyr Hong Kong Fundefor Riservicetion on the assertion appointment  \n11 thi\n\nAny how we must acquiesce  \nFord \" womenption Rath, hope his going to India, Fast New & select & recommend his place at #king. permanat one thild diveth from Grot \"Sanyol.\n\n## Next subsequent Paper\nW 1595 Kew น  \n76640  \n8 fill  \n? Ask bit. Westland at what date he will start for India, in order that it may be decided when his H. King pay should cease,\n\n## W.9.6/8\n# & ask Kew to select his successor And inform for... Ifwan 24.6/0 T10.",
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        "content_text": "# Letter from W. Westland\n\nIn letter & Kew I have put the salary as it appears.\n\nThis is for H Keny Est. For 1891.\n\nW. Westland was appointed in 1883 at $800, & his salary was raised in 1887 to $960, with yearly increments of $120 to follow until $1200 was reached.\n\n## Particulars of Appointment\n\nI have the honour to submit particulars of the appointment offered to me, as requested in your letter of 6th Aug 1891 (15813).\n\nI would be superintendent of the Taj Gardens at Agra with the supervision of several outlying gardens. The salary is $1,200 per month rising to $1,300 in five years, with free quarters.\n\nMy prospects of advancement in India would be very much better than in a small department like this.\n\n## Closing\n\nI have the honour to be,\nSir,\nYour most obedient Servant,\nA.B. Westland\nBotanic & Forest Dept.\n\n6 The Cretan\nRoyal Gardens\nKew\n5th Aug 187... \n\nC.O.",
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        "content_text": "## 338\n\n\nDRAFT.\n\n\nAking\n\n\n15813\n\n\n666\n\n\nIn Under S. ft.\n\n\nJo.\n\n\nX\n\n\nSumediate W/\n\n\n**MINUTE.**\n\n\nMr. Johnan dary Mr. Graham\n\n\nMr. Wingfield.\n\n\nMr. Bramston.\n\n\nMr. Meade. 10\n\n\nSir R. Herbert,\n\n\nBaron de Worms.\n\n\nLord Knutsford.\n\n\nDrafted for\n\n\nG\n\n\nWith reference to another letter from Miss Westland, Assist. 6th Luft. of the Botanical Dept. at Haughey regarding his proposed appointment to a similar post in Inding, I am directed by Lord Knutsford to enclose copies of correspondence with M.A. Is. correct.",
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        "content_text": "## Draft\n\nSir,\n\nIn reply to your letters of the 5th instant, I am directed by Lord Knutsford to inform you that you will be allowed to continue drawing half pay up to the date on which you propose to start from England to take up your appointment in Hongkong, provided that it is not later than the 11th of September.\n\nI am to request you to move Viscount Cross & cause him to enquire whether the post in question, which is now understood to be that of the Superintendent of the Tay Gardens at Agra, is in fact a permanent office held directly from the Govt. of India, as this point affects your ultimate pension rights from Hongkong.\n\nDRAFT.\n\nA. B. Westland  \nBy MINUTE.\n\nMr. John S. Any  \nMr. Graham  \nMr. Wingfield  \nMr. Bramston  \nMr. Meade  \nSir R. Herbert  \nBaron de Worms  \nLord Knutsford.\n\n10/4  \nTo be sent when replies come.  \n3 Draft  \nW  \n15813  \nHKay  \n667",
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        "content_text": "Sups of the Botanical Dept. at Hongkong, which will be rendered vacant by the proposed transfer of M.A.B. Westland to a post in Indian.\n\nThe salary of the post at Hongkong is $800 per annum, rising by $100 till it reaches $1200, with a allowance for Quarters. In case a candidate is elected, he will be provided with a free passage out, and he should be given to understand clearly that salaries in Hongkong are paid in the silver currency of the Colony, the exchange value of the dollar against sterling being of course variable from time to time. If he wishes to remit any portion of his salary to England, he will have to do so at the market rate, but for the purposes of the payment of leave salary in this Country, the dollar is...",
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        "page_number": 674,
        "title": "CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891",
        "content_text": "is now rated at \n4/-, & for the payment of pension the dollar is rated at 3/8 both sums being in sweeps of its funct \nthe silver Valine. \n\n`WB & L(1210)-15284-6000-5-91` \n\n## Office or Individual\nWestland AB \n### Date\n1891 \n### Hong Kong \n#### No. 15951 \n**(Subject)**\nResignation \n\nI Aug Submits \n### Last previous Paper\n15/1 \n\nTo 1.0 \nTo New \n11 Aug 191 \n15013 \n### subsequent Paper\n164550 \n\n- ashes if it may \ntake effect from date \n\n**(Minutes)**\n## DOMESTIC\nC. O. \n`15951 File 8 P10 UG 91` \nbe allowed to: \nexpiration leave. \nM.heade \nI think we may \nlet him \ndraw they half pay till he leaves England for India, provided that date is not later than 11th Sept? (the date of expiration of her leave, not counting the Extension granted provisionally on `14795`) \nbein \nI submit red ink amendments according & in draft in `15813` \nSu/10/8 \n10/8 \nRm 10",
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        "page_number": 675,
        "title": "CO129-253 - Public Offices & Others - 1891",
        "content_text": "c/o The Curator  \nC. O.  \n671  \nRoyal Garden  \n5:51  \nRew  \nRECR  \n(10 AUG 31  \n7th August 1891  \n\nMy Lord,\n\nI have the honour to inform you that, having accepted an appointment as Superintendent of the Jaj Gardens at Agra in India, I now wish to formally resign my appointment as Head Gardener in the Botanical & Afforestation Department in Hongkong. My leave on half salary expires on the 11th of September next & I do not expect to leave for India before that date.\n\nI have therefore to respectfully inquire if my half salary from Hongkong can be continued till the expiration of any leave on the date mentioned in this letter, or if it ceases on the date of my resignation.\n\nI have the honour to be,  \nMy Lord,  \nYour most obedient servant,  \nA.B. Westland  \n\nThe Rt. Hon. Lord Knutsford  \nSecretary of State for the Colonies  \nLondon",
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        "document_key": "CO129-254 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1892 [1-4]",
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        "title": "CO129-254 - Governor Sir Robinson - 1892 [1-4]",
        "content_text": "576 \n\nSuperintendent of the Botanical Department had been allowed to draw in addition to his own the one full salary, half of salary of his subordinate officers during the latter's leave of absence, and to state that your Lordship's instructions as to the strict observance of the rule against such practice have been noted for future guidance.\n\nI may mention that the rule appears to have been relaxed in the instance referred to, in consequence of the impossibility of finding another officer to do Mr Westland's work during his absence and M. Ford's having been put to expense through illness caused by the extra work thrown upon him.\n\nI have the honour to be, My Lord,  \nYour Lordship's Most Obedient Humble Servant, Wasin Robigey",
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        "document_key": "CO129-265 - Public Offices & Others - 1894",
        "page_number": 47,
        "title": "CO129-265 - Public Offices & Others - 1894",
        "content_text": "# No. 19 OF 1894\n\n**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**\n**HOME DEPARTMENT**\n**JUDICIAL**\n**Police**\n\n& P  \n977  \n1894 44  \nC.O.  \n9874  \nREC  \n\nTO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE H. H. FOWLER,  \n`(REGE 7 JUN 34)`  \nHer Majesty's Secretary of State for India.  \n\nSIR,  \n\nSimla, the 16th May 1894.  \n\nWe have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Lord Kimberley's Despatch No. 15 (Public), dated the 15th February last, requesting to be informed whether any, and, if so, what special regulations are in force in Burma with regard to brothels; and also whether the oppression of the inmates of brothels which is complained of at Hong-Kong and Singapore is found to exist in Burma, and, if so, how it is dealt with.\n\n*No. 264-1-T.-20, dated 11th April 1894.*\n\n2. In reply, we beg to forward a copy of a letter* from the Chief Commissioner of Burma, with enclosures, from which it will be seen that there is no special law in Burma relating to brothels. The further reports referred to in paragraph 5 of the Chief Commissioner's letter will be forwarded to you as soon as they are received.\n\nWe have the honour to be,  \nSIR,  \nYour most obedient, humble Servants,  \n\nELGIN,  \nG. S. WHITE,  \nA. E. MILLER,  \nH. BRACKENBURY,  \nC. B. PRITCHARD,  \nJ. WESTLAND,  \nA. P. MACDONNELL.  \n\n138/94  \n**RECEIVED**  \n**INDIA OFT**  \n5 JUN. 94",
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        "document_key": "CO129-265 - Public Offices & Others - 1894",
        "page_number": 458,
        "title": "CO129-265 - Public Offices & Others - 1894",
        "content_text": "## 450 \n\nCopy of Letter from Bombay Agent to Mr. Gwyther \n\nWith reference to your letter of 8th ult., I saw Major Scott at the Mint after his return from leave and he told me that he had suggested to Sir David Barbour and Mr. Westland when they met in Bombay six weeks ago the same idea which occurred to you, viz., the coinage of a British dollar for Hongkong and the Straits at the Bombay Mint. At his suggestion, I telegraphed to Mr. Westland asking whether he could say if the Indian Mints would be prepared to do the work if required, and enquiring what would be the seignorage, but I am yet without reply. In the meantime, Major Scott has furnished me with an estimate of the seignorage, based upon my estimate of the amount likely to be tendered for coinage during the first year. I put down ₤3,000,000 worth as the amount likely to be tendered, which I guessed at, as $200,000 worth. I daresay you will think my estimate is as near as can be guessed. A great deal would of course depend upon whether the Mexican Mints are more active and upon the popularity which the British Dollar would become in China and the Straits. This estimate of Ato 23 per $1000 appears to me to be a full...",
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        "page_number": 460,
        "title": "CO129-265 - Public Offices & Others - 1894",
        "content_text": "452\n\nCopy of Letter from Bombay Agent to The Honourable J Westland C. J. C.\n\n3 Jany 1874.\n\nI have the honor to confirm my telegram to you of this date as follows:-\n\n\"In the event of Hongkong & Straits Settlements adopting British dollar or yen of similar weight and fineness to Japanese silver yen, would Indian Mint be prepared to coin and if so at what seignorage?\" I mention that before sending you I had put the telegram to Caster here, who suggested my applying to the Mint for the information desired.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-269 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1895 [12]",
        "page_number": 50,
        "title": "CO129-269 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1895 [12]",
        "content_text": "## MINUTE. 16 Dec.\nMr. Ellis 16  \nMr. Praisen 16  \nHong Kong  \nMr. Fairfield,  \nX. Mr. Wingfield,  \nMr. Bramston,  \nSir R. Meade.  \nBarl of Selborne.  \nMr. Chamberlain.\n\nDRAFT.  \n458  \n021458  \nHengkeng  \n16. Dec  \nInfrequent  \nHee Mayely  \n48  \nS  \n\nSignified the m's appeared of  \nTelegram to Governor  \nto Governor signified  \nKingston Jamaica Westland  \nClarke  \nTinge ble  \nX  \nhong her beachte  \ncaster  \nchief Justice of  \n\nover leaf  \nAmate  \nof pointact casterbean, Jamaica Tirspustice of  \nChapebies.\n\nSexty need 2 W 16 Dec 95  \n4.45 hom  \nto be retoma  \npers  \nDesp.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-269 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1895 [12]",
        "page_number": 302,
        "title": "CO129-269 - Governor Sir Robinson & Public Offices - 1895 [12]",
        "content_text": "# No. 83 of 1895\n\n**GOVERNMENT OF INDIA**  \n**FOREIGN DEPARTMENT**  \n299\n\nTo  \n**SIR**,  \n**INTERNAL**.  \nTHE RIGHT HON'BLE H. H. FOWLER,  \nHer Majesty's Secretary of State for India.\n\nSimla, the 1st May 1895.\n\nWith reference to our Despatch No. 63 (Internal), dated the 22nd March 1893, we have the honour to forward for the information of Her Majesty's Government, a copy of the correspondence marginally noted, showing that the Nawab of Basoda has again received our permission to visit America.\n\nFrom the Agent to the Governor-General in Central India, No. 2521-6, dated the 29th March 1895, and enclosure.  \nTo the Agent to the Governor-General in Central India, No. 1235-1, dated the 16th April 1895.\n\n2. The Nawab also proposes to visit Australia.\n\nWe have the honour to be,  \n**SIR**,  \nYour most obedient, humble Servants,  \n(Signed)  \nELGIN.  \nG. S. WHITE.  \nA. E. MILLER.  \nH. BRACKENBURY.  \nJ. WESTLAND.  \nA. MACKENZIE.  \nA. C. TREVOR.\n\n**INDIA OFFICE**  \n17 MAY. 95  \n33  \n1",
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        "document_key": "CO129-273 - Governor Sir Robinson & Others - 1896 [10-12]",
        "page_number": 611,
        "title": "CO129-273 - Governor Sir Robinson & Others - 1896 [10-12]",
        "content_text": "To \n\nNo. 96 OF 1896.\n\nGOVERNMENT OF INDIA.\n\nFINANCE AND COMMERCE DEPARTMENT.\n\nPENSIONS AND GRATUITIES.\n\nF 2084 1896 607\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE LORD GEORGE FRANCIS HAMILTON,\n\nHer Majesty's Secretary of State for India.\n\nNo. 9391 REC\n\nSimla, the 15th April 1896.\n\nRest 4 MAY 36\n\nMY LORD,\n\n5811195\n\nWE have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Lordship's despatches No. 229, Financial, dated 26th December 1895, and No. 9, Financial, dated 16th January 1896, regarding the grant of a pension to Mr. C. V. Creagh, C.M.G., in respect of his service in the Punjab Police.\n\n9. In reply to a reference we made to the Accountant General of the Punjab we received a letter, of which a copy is forwarded for Your Lordship's information, in which it is stated that Mr. Creagh did not render so much as one complete year of pensionable service in India. He is not therefore eligible for any pension from Indian revenues.\n\n3. With reference to Your Lordship's remark that no arrangement appears to have been made in regard to Mr. Creagh's Indian pension at the time of his transfer to colonial service, we transmit, for Your Lordship's information, extracts from correspondence on the subject. In a letter to the Government of India, No. 651, dated 30th November 1866, the Government of Hong Kong enquired whether the Government of India were willing to allow Mr. Creagh, who was then an Assistant Superintendent of Police in the Punjab, to take service in Hong Kong without prejudice to his position in the Indian Service. In reply, the Government of India stated that they could not allow Mr. Creagh's service in China to count as service in India, or towards pension, but that they would not object to the retention of Mr. Creagh's name on the Police List of the Punjab so as to give him the option of returning to the Punjab Police within a limited period of, say, two or three years. The Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong, writing to Mr. Creagh on the 30th November 1866, informed him of the purport of the communication to the Government of India of the same date and then stated-\" It is, however, very probable that this request may be one impossible to comply with, and you will then have to consider whether the prospect of £400 per annum here, with quarters, offers a sufficient inducement for abandoning your career in India.\" It was finally arranged that Mr. Creagh should receive the first vacancy that might occur after his return, should he come back within five years, with restoration to the rank and position he would have occupied in case he had remained.\n\nWe have the honour to be,\n\n[MY LORD,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient, humble Servants,\n\n(Signed) ELGIN.\n\nG. S. WHITE.\n\nJ. WESTLAND,\n\nJ. WOODBURN.\n\nM. D. CHALMERS,\n\nA. CADELL.]\n\n7574\n\nRECEIVED\n\n2 INDIA OFFICE\n\n- 1 MAY 1896",
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        "document_key": "CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7]",
        "page_number": 188,
        "title": "CO129-323 - Acting Governor May Governor Nathan - 1904 [6-7]",
        "content_text": "CONFIDENTIAL.\n\nHongkong.\n\nSir,\n\nC.O.\n\n27150\n\n187\n\nFast 1 AUG 04\n\nGovernment House,\n\nHongkong, 2nd July, 1904.\n\nThough not strictly within my province, I venture to make the following suggestions because the matter being one that affects British Trade Interests in the Far East touches the Commercial interests of this Colony.\n\nThe Inspector-General of the Imperial Maritime Customs is a very old man and it is obvious that he cannot remain much longer in harness.\n\nIt is essential to the interests above alluded to that his successor should be an Englishman. During the 21 years that I have served in the Far East I have become acquainted with all the leading Members of the Imperial Maritime Customs Service. In my opinion there is not one who is fit to succeed Sir Robert Hart, and I have reasons to believe that those in the Imperial Maritime Customs Service who have the interests of that Service and of the Empire of China most at heart will agree with me.\n\nIf His Majesty's Government is determined to press for an English successor to Sir Robert Hart, has it selected the man it will put forward? I venture to suggest that a man of tried financial capacity who has had oriental experience, such as one for instance as the late Sir James Westland, would be the most fitting selection. What is wanted is not knowledge of the Chinese language but the brains to carry on a great and intricate ...\n\nTHE RIGHT HONOURABLE\n\nALFRED LYTTELTON, K.C., M.P.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c...",
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        "document_key": "CO129-465 - Public Offices & Others - 1920",
        "page_number": 661,
        "title": "CO129-465 - Public Offices & Others - 1920",
        "content_text": "# National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children\n\nIncorporated by Royal Charter.\n\n**Patrons:** Their Majesties The KING and QUEEN.\n\nAll communications to be addressed to the Director: ROBERT J. PARR, O.B.E.\n\n**OK, LIMITED**\nCentral Office:\n- Branch). \nAddress: WESTRAND,\nTelephone No.: \n(Two lines).\n872 GERRARD\n\nAT THE HEAD OF YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE: M./41120.\n\n40, LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON, W.C. 2.\n4th November 1920.\n\nC.O. 54587\nREC REG 5 NOV 20\n\nSir,\n\nIn view of the statements in circulation affecting the welfare of children in Hong-Kong, would it be possible for Mr. Claude Severn to give me a brief interview, before his return to the Colony?\n\nIt would be a great advantage to get first-hand information.\n\nThe Secretary, Colonial Office, WHITEHALL, S.W. 1.\n\nI am,\nSir,\nYour obedient Servant,\n**Director**.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922",
        "page_number": 438,
        "title": "CO129-478 - Public Offices & Others - 1922",
        "content_text": "MINUTES.\n\nMINUTES NOT TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE.\n\nCh.F.3.2.6.\n\nTelegraphic Address, \"Wilan, Westrand, London,\"\n\nTelephone No. Gerrard 500.\n\nREPLIES TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL QUOTING 0.\n\nFy/18611 Sir,\n\n18110 London County Council.\n\n431 County Hall, Spring Gardens, S.W. 1.\n\nRECEIVED JUN 1922 COOL OFFICE\n\n7th June, 1922.\n\n27484 RECT REG: 3 N22 With reference to Mr. H. J. Raad's letter (No.18611/1922) of 28th April, regarding the selection of a member of the staff of the London Fire Brigade for appointment as Superintendent of the Hong Kong Fire Brigade, I am directed to inform you that the Council is prepared to recommend Sub-Officer H. T. Brooks who has applied for the position. Particulars of this Sub-Officer's qualifications and service are enclosed.\n\nThe Under Secretary of State, Colonial Office, S. W. 1.\n\nI am, Sir, Your obedient servant,\n\nW. Waddington Assistant Clerk of the Council.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-488 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1925 [1-7]",
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        "title": "CO129-488 - Governor Sir Stubbs - 1925 [1-7]",
        "content_text": "## QUESTIONS.\n\n## ANSWERS.\n\n7. Do you consider him a fit and proper person to hold a responsible appointment in the Colonial Service?\n\n7. I can only say I know of absolutely nothing to render him unfit for such an appointment.\n\n8. Are you aware of any circumstance tending to disqualify him for such an appointment?\n\n8. No.\n\n9. Is he, as far as you are aware, free from pecuniary embarrassment?\n\n9. Yes.\n\n10. The Secretary of State will be glad to receive any information which you may have to give respecting the candidate's character or qualifications in addition to what is contained in the answers to the foregoing questions, particularly as to whether he has shown any special capacity for \n(*) command of men. \n(b) organisation or administration of any kind.\n\nMy connection with being, as stated, has been wholly in the sphere of religious activities. In these, he has appeared to me to show ability and capabilities well above the average. I should imagine he would be a good organiser limited only by lack of opportunities! I regret my lack of observation prevents my saying anything definite. For the past 3 years he has lived far away to see anything of being at all.\n\nSignature \nCE. Desborough\n\nOccupation, Professional Qualifications, &c....... \nRetired Civil Servant (26 years Assistant to Inspectors General, Office of H.M. Woods re) & Preacher of Harm...\n\nAddress..... \nLONGBOROUGH, \n\"PT\" WESTLAND ROAD. \nWATFORD (HERTS) \n(formerly of Ocledale, Mayour bead Cumpar by dude it \nTEL-FORMBY 286, \nROSELANDS, 442 FORMBY.\n\n6th August 1925.\n\n**RECEIVED** \n-8 AUG 1925 \nCOL OFFICE\n\nThe Private Secretary, \n(Appointments) Colonial Office, \n38 Old Queen St. \nS.W.I.\n\nSir,\n\nIn reply to your letter No.33607/25 of 5th inst. I have much pleasure in saying that Mr. Daniel Eland Wood is very well known to me. He was under my direct Command for a period of over 3 years in Gallipoli and afterwards in France and Belgium. I have the very highest opinion of Mr Wood's moral character, intellectual abilities, physical constitution and powers of endurance under the most exacting and dangerous conditions.\n\nI have never been called upon to bear testimony of an individual in whom I felt more confidence, in recommending for favourable consideration for employment in the Public Service.\n\nIn discipline, leadership, tact, initiative and industry, Mr Wood is a man who can be depended upon in every respect.\n\nI am, \nSir, \nYour obedient servant. \nG. Hindray \nRegional Medical Officer. \nMinistry of Health.\n\nDate 31st July 1925.\n\n`M1/244` 13057/1320 2000 9/24 B. & S., Ltd. Op (01/827) 28663/1423 2000 3/25 B. & S., Ltd.",
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        "document_key": "CO129-510-2 Appointment of teaching staff for Hong Kong 9-2-1928 - 30-10-1928",
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        "title": "CO129-510-2 Appointment of teaching staff for Hong Kong 9-2-1928 - 30-10-1928",
        "content_text": "31\n\nThe Candidate named below has been interviewed by the Selection Committee. Further information concerning her will be found in the accompanying Form of Application.\n\nEducation\n\nMiss Mabel Riley\n\n\"Westlands\", Holmside Avenue, Gillingham, Kent.\n\n29 years. Date of birth 23rd August 1899.\n\nUniversity of London, Royal Holloway College, 1919-1923.\n\nB.A. (2nd Class Classical Honours).\n\nExperience\n\nLoughton High School, 1924-26\n\nAssistant Mistress, Classics.\n\nChatham, Day Technical School, September 1927 to date.\n\nAssistant Mistress (Head of Commercial Department since May 1928).\n\nChatham Technical Institute,\n\nShorthand Mistress, Evening Classes, Winter Session 1928.",
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        "content_text": "FOR\n\nEducational Appointments in the Colonies.\n\nC.A.\n\nNo. 1.\n\n32\n\nFORM OF APPLICATION to be filled up by persons desiring Educational Employment in the Colonies. It is requested that this form may be returned in a cover marked “C.A.” to The Secretary, Board of Education, London, S.W.1.\n\n1. Name in full:\n\n2. Address:\n\n3. Age last birthday, with date and place of birth :-\n\n4. Married or Single (Number and ages of children, if any):\n\n5. Health (past and present) :\n\n6. Father's name, nationality, and occupation (State whether living or dead) :—\n\n7. Permanent domicile of candidate's family:\n\n8. Post and approximate salary desired:\n\n9. Duration of visits or residence abroad:\n\n10. Names of districts abroad of which the applicant has special knowledge :-\n\n11. Particulars and dates of any important appointments, e.g., Headmasterships or Principalships, Administrative posts, University Professorships, Lectureships, or the like, for which the applicant has stood or is standing:-\n\n12. Athletics (a) experience in organising games; (b) proficiency in athletics:\n\n13. Date of application:-\n\nMatel Ribey\n\nWestlands, Holmside Avenue, Gillingham wit\n\n29 years. August 23rd, 1899. Huddersfield\n\nSingle\n\nVery good.\n\nArthur W. Riley, English. World Merchant. Living\n\n24 Bambridge Road. Huddersfield, Yorks.\n\nAssistant Master (Graduate) in the Education Department of Hong Kong. £300 per annum.\n\nMember of the Examiners Board the Kent Education Committee\n\n1927-1928\n\n(a) Games coaching at the Loughton High School. (b) Hockey, tennis, cricket, net ball, swimming gymnastics and country dancing. Member of Royal Hillslege in Hockey\n\n28th September, 1928.\n\n(R1915) Wt 24478B/5393 2,000 2/28 H & SP Gp 112\n\n[OVER]",
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        "title": "CO129-515-12 Proposal to establish local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in Hong Kong... 15-3-1929 - 13-5-1929",
        "content_text": "# National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children\n\n**Incorporated by Royal Charter**\n\n**Bankers:**  \n| Bank | Branch |\n| --- | --- |\n| BARCLAYS BANK, LIMITED | (Charing Cross Branch) |\n\n**Patrons:** Their Majesties The KING and QUEEN.\n\n62\n\nAll communications to be addressed to the **Director:** WILLIAM J. ELLIOTT.\n\nTelegraphic Address: \"CHILDHOOD, WESTRAND, London.\"  \nTelephone No.: GERRARD 1550 (Four lines).\n\n**Central Office:**  \n| Address |\n| --- |\n| VICTORY HOUSE, LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON, W.C. 2. |\n\nAT THE HEAD OF YOUR REPLY PLEASE QUOTE `Org.6529`.\n\n6th May, 1929.\n\nDear Mr. Gent,\n\nEnclosed I have pleasure in forwarding a few points on the lines of your recent conversation with Mr. Mehew, which may be of help in forming the Hong Kong Society. The leaflet is, of course, only a suggestion and is merely sent in accordance with your wishes and for the purpose of indicating one means whereby publicity can be directed to cases.\n\nIf there is any other direction in which the Society can help please let me know.\n\nI need hardly add what a pleasure it would be to see you here, one day, if you care to peruse our books and papers and official forms relating to various types of cases.\n\nYours very truly,\n\n**Director**\n\nG. E.J. Gent, Esq., D. S. O., M.C.,  \nColonial Office, Downing Street,  \nS. W. 1.\n\nEnclosure",
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        "document_key": "CO129-524-6 Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children- inauguration of Hong Kong Branch 22-1-1930 - 22-1-1930",
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        "title": "CO129-524-6 Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children- inauguration of Hong Kong Branch 22-1-1930 - 22-1-1930",
        "content_text": "23844 (North)\n\nDOWNING STREET,\n\n12th April, 1930.\n\n68\n\nDear Mr. North,\n\nMr. Southorn has told us that you are intending to examine the methods of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children during your leave, and has asked us to assist you if you should desire it.\n\nWe have had consultations with the Society from time to time, and could give you a personal introduction to the Director, who has told me that he will be delighted to help.\n\nI hope you will be able to call here as soon as you are in London.\n\nR.A.C. NORTH, ESQ.\n\nYours very truly,\n\n(signed) G.E.J. Gent.\n\nPage\n\nPage\n\nCopy.\n\nNo. 139.\n\nOrig: on pf 23844. (Nord)\n\nR\n\n7 APK we\n\nOOL.OFFICE\n\n5\n\n9\n\nMy Lord,\n\nGovernment House,\n\nHong Kong, 7th March, 1930.\n\nI have the honour to report that I have granted to Mr. R. A. C. North, Cadet Officer, leave as shown on the attached certificate.\n\n2.\n\nMr. North has recently been engaged in the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs on work in connection with the protection of children and with the mui-tsai question in particular, and he has been authorised by this Government to take any opportunities that may offer during the course of his leave in England to examine the methods of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. If he should have to make application to Your Lordship in this regard I shall be glad if the necessary facilities may be afforded him.\n\nI have the honour to be,\n\nMy Lord,\n\nYour Lordship's most obedient,\n\nhumble servant,\n\n(Sd.) J. T. SOUTHORN,\n\nOfficer Administering the Government.\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.,\n\n&c.\n\nPa\n\nPa\n\n124\n\nTHE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.\n\nTELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:\n\n\"CHILDHOOD, WESTRAND, LONDON!\"\n\nTELEPHONE: GERRARD 1550\n\n(FOUR LINES.)\n\nVICTORY HOUSE,\n\nLEICESTER SQUARE,\n\nLONDON, W.C.2.\n\nApril 11/1930.\n\nDear Mr. Shun.\n\nMany thanks for letting me see the enclosed cutting from the \"Hong Kong Daily Press\" which I have read with interest.\n\nWith it I found a copy of \"Child; Euarchin\" containing a reference to the formation of the\n\nYours sincerely,\n\nPage 11",
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        "content_text": "# THE CHILD'S GUARDIAN.\n\nAPRIL, 1930.\n\n\"This case appears to me to be a striking example of what can be done when the opportunity arises. From all I hear the boy is likely to be set up for life and his future now is a very bright one.”—(Branch Hon. Secretary.)\n\nThis note, at the foot of a report received from the Doncaster Branch, reflects the views of an experienced Hon. Secretary. It does something more—it emphasises the \"helping hand\" of the Society and its far-reaching effect in cases which would appear at first to offer little prospect of anything except the ordinary routine with its uncertainties and difficulties. Yet there are many men and women in this country to-day, and many abroad, who owe all their happiness and success in life to the protection afforded them by the Society, for the simple reason that the right step was taken at the right time. Each case has, of course, its own special features which have had to be dealt with, but the outstanding fact is that when the Society holds out the \"Helping Hand\" it does not withdraw it until its work is accomplished.\n\nThe particular case that prompts these comments has also had a very happy ending, or rather beginning, for no one can foretell what has been opened to the boy who, through the vision of an Inspector, has just entered upon a new life in a new world. The facts are not only interesting but peculiarly valuable as a demonstration of the extent to which the Society, under its Royal Charter, can go in helping, and affording protection to, those in need.\n\nHere was a boy of thirteen who was seen by a vigilant Inspector in the main street of a northern town. He appeared to be alone—deserted and uncared for. His very appearance gave the impression he was homeless. To employ the more expressive description of the Inspector, \"the lad was standing as if lost.\" He was standing by an old perambulator covered with a piece of old canvas. When asked where he came from he told the Inspector he had walked from a town ten miles away, and that his mother and sister, aged 18 years, were travelling with him, but had got on a 'bus. All he could do, said he despairingly, was to hope they would find him.\n\nWhen the Inspector asked further questions, this is what he was told:-\n\n\"I have been tramping for nine years. I have never seen my father but the man my mother lived with left her some time ago.\n\n\"I have only been to school when we have been forced to go in the Union. I don't know my tables.\"\n\n\"What have you had to eat to-day?\" asked the Inspector.\n\n\"Two pieces of bread and margarine and a drink of water on the road,\" came the answer. On this fare he did a ten miles' tramp, and still proposed making for a city miles further on.\n\nThe perambulator was searched and found to contain a piece of canvas, some old clothing and a blanket—the bed-clothes of the family when they slept under hedges! Such had been the boy's lot from four years of age. For some time the Inspector and the boy waited, but as the mother failed to put in an appearance the thirteen-year-old tramp was taken to a place of safety and given a good meal. Asked if he would like a good home where he would be cared for and educated and given a chance to become a useful man, he looked at the Inspector as if it was all too good to be true, and then, with an eagerness born of anxiety lest the dream might not materialise, he said,\n\n\"Yes, I should be glad.\"\n\nA few days later mother and sister were found, and the Inspector then told the woman the great wrong she was doing her boy by exploiting him on the roads and making a vagrant of him, and offered, if she agreed, to find someone who would adopt the lad and give him a chance in life. She raised no objection and the family thereupon entered the Institution to await developments.\n\nThe next day the Inspector obtained a good home for the boy, who has since been adopted through the Court. He is now attending a Borough Council School, and is leading the normal life of a happy boy, and has left behind him for all time the weary tramping of the high roads with all its consequences.\n\n\"I am glad to my heart you saw me that day,\" he told the Inspector.\n\nWho knows what the thirteen-year-old tramp may yet become?\n\n## THE LOOKING-GLASS BALL.\n\nMany will have seen notices in the daily Press concerning the Looking-Glass Ball in aid of the Society's funds which is to take place at Grosvenor House on the evening of Monday, April 28th. The Lady Aberdare is very kindly acting as Chairman of the Ball Committee with the Hon. John H. Bruce (Hon. Assistant Director to the Society) as Vice-Chairman.\n\nA delightfully original idea has been devised for the ball, guests being asked to come with their own reflections. There are to be prizes for the best of these. How often have we seen two people bearing startling resemblances to each other? On the 28th April these likenesses are to be brought to the pitch of perfection by the guests at the Looking-Glass Ball.\n\n\"O wad some power the giftie gie us Tae see ourselves as ithers see us!\n\nOn April 28th it will be difficult to know which is the reflection and which the reality!\n\nThose wishing to buy tickets for the ball may obtain full particulars from Victory House.\n\nA father was so impressed at the change for the better in his home that he asked the Inspector if he had any fee to pay for his visits. He was told that the Society's reward was the knowledge that the children would have a happier time in the future than in the past.\n\n## National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.\n\nIncorporated by Royal Charter. PATRONS: THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN.\n\nCentral Executive Committee.\n\nChairman: The Rt. Hon. The Viscount ULLSWATER, G.C.B.\n\nVice-Chairman: F. P. WHITBREAD.\n\nDeputy Vice-Chairman: C. H. STJ. HORNBY.\n\n[List of Committee Members]\n\nHon. Treasurer: Sir G. WYATT TRUSCOTT, Bt.\n\nHon. Auditor: R. R. CHALE.\n\nDirector: WILLIAM J. ELLIOTT.\n\nConsulting Director: Sir ROBERT PARR, O.B.E.\n\nHon. Assistant Director: Hon. JOHN H. BRUCE.\n\nAssistant Secretary: F. J. MEHIW.\n\nBankers: BARCLAYS BANK LTD. (Charing Cross Branch).\n\nAuditors: GÉRARD VAN DE LINDE & SON, Chartered Accountants.\n\nCentral Office: VICTORY HOUSE, LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON, W.C.2.\n\nTelegraphic Address: “CHILDHOOD, Westrand, LONDON.\"\n\nTelephone No.: Gerrard 1550 (four lines).\n\nOrganising Secretary in Ireland: CAPTAIN STOREY, B.A., M.B.E.\n\nDublin Office: 20, Molesworth Street.\n\n## The Gift.\n\nIn memory of happy associations with her child, who recently died in her eighth year, a mother bore the cost of a tea in connection with a meeting of the Society in the north of England. Those who attended, however, were asked to give their usual donations, which were handed over to the Society in remembrance of her loved one.\n\n## The New Film.\n\nWill friends kindly note the special reference, elsewhere, to the Society's new film? Valuable propaganda and substantial financial results followed the exhibition of the old film in various parts of the country. With the same co-operation and influence of workers for the Society everywhere, its successor, now ready for circulation, should prove an even greater source of revenue.\n\nThe criticism very often made of the old film was that it left too much to the imagination. This has now been overcome by the reproduction of crippled children actually walking, as found by the Society, followed by equally striking living pictures of the same cases after successful treatment.\n\n## Ireland.\n\nIn the recognition of the value of the work of the Society and whole-hearted acceptance of its activities as a powerful agency in the protection of children, Ireland continues to furnish an outstanding example.\n\n## Safety in Cinemas.\n\nThe disaster at Paisley which, on December 31st, brought in its train the deaths of seventy children, has moved the education authority in whose area it occurred to seek legislation providing that in future only non-inflammable films shall be shown to audiences composed mainly of children.\n\n## What is a \"Sufficient Number\"?\n\nBut there is another aspect of the safety question which deserves the close attention of all concerned. The Children Act contains a section relating specifically to \"Safety of children at entertainments,\" in which it is provided that \"where an entertainment for children, or any entertainment at which the majority of persons attending are children, is provided, and the number of children who attend exceeds one hundred, and ...\n\nPage 28\n\nPage 29\n\nPage 27\n\nPage 52\n\nPage 17",
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        "content_text": "66\n\nAircraft:\n\nSir W. G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft, Ltd.\n\nA. V. Roe & Co., Ltd.\n\nWestland Aircraft Works.\n\nSaunders-Roe, Ltd.\n\nCierva Autogiro Company, Ltd.\n\nAero Engines:\n\nArmstrong Siddeley Motors, Ltd.\n\nCirrus-Hermes Engineering Co., Ltd.\n\nAccessories:\n\nB. S. A. Ltd....................\n\nS. Smith & Sons, Ltd.\n\nTitanine-Emaillite, Ltd.\n\nReynolds Tube Co., Ltd.......\n\nMonarch Engineering Co., Ltd.\n\n...Aircraft Equipment.\n\n.Aircraft Instruments.\n\n.Paints Dopes, etc.\n\n...Seamless Steel Tubes.\n\nEquipment.\n\nAircraft Materials.\n\nBruntons (Musselburgh), Ltd.\n\nBrown Bros., Ltd.\n\nThos. Fintons & Co., Ltd.\n\nFlying Schools:\n\nAir Service Training, Ltd.\n\nTechnical Agents:\n\nAircraft Materials.\n\n..Aircraft Fabrics.\n\n.Hamble, England.\n\nBritish Aviation Insurance Co., Ltd.\n\n5. That as evidencing the size of your Petitioner's operations and the volume of business done during the last twelve months, British aircraft and supplies have been imported by your Petitioner both into Hong Kong and China to a total sum in excess of HK$4,500,000.00 (conversion from sterling being at present rate of exchange).\n\n6. That your Petitioner is desirous of calling attention to the following short history of Hong Kong Flying Club:\n\n(a) The Constituent Meeting of the Hong Kong Flying Club was held in December, 1929 under the Presidentship of His Excellency Sir Cecil Clementi, G.C.M.G. In the course of his speech at that meeting Sir Cecil Clementi said in part:-\n\n2",
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        "content_text": "## Correspondence\n\nNoted in Nominal (I) 283 of 6/3/37\n\n1. To N.L. Smith  \n? Wait for reply.  \nSecurity to system  \n7. Rayes  \nthis in hand in the  \nwith a/auss require  \nTo  \nCLEVERLY  \n2  \n3.3.37\n\n2. To  \nN. L. Smith  \nCref, comment.  \n? Whether  \nthe Cleverly that  \nthe presentation of  \nthe trowels would  \nbe gladly  \nthe ecclesiastical  \nCharles  \nwithout  \nmake  \nthe Bishop  \naccepted by  \nthe formal offer should be made to the District Grand Master to respectively  \n?  \nadd that col. bee  \nIn H. Smith would  \npackage  \nher Sent.  \nglad to undertake  \nthe delivery of the  \ntrowel he was her to send  \nP. Rayes 12-15  \nthem  \nCorrespondence with in Cleverly  \nattached.  \nI now  \nattach  \nthe  \nletters  \nfor the Bishop &  \nher. Drafts also  \nEnclosed  \nse quether corresa  \nNow butly Want 16/4/5  \n19 aten",
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        "content_text": "## \nTo O.S. Cleverly \n\nO.S. Cleverly \n13.4.37 \n15.4.37 \n**DESTROY UNDER STATUTE** Cous letters to go with Hong Kong Growels.\n\n5 to O.S. Cleverly \n\nO.S. Cleverly \n**DESTROYED UNDER STATUTE** Encloses two letters. \n16.4.37 \n10.4.37 \n\n7 to N.L. Smith (wyz letters) \n19.4.37 \n**DESTROYED UNDER STATUTE** \n\nT.U.M. Wood \nC.A. In \nwhich \nLeached m \nPally \nBrant \n23 \n4 \nami \nN.L. Smith \n3.4.24. \nReports letters enclo. in 7 were transmitted **DESTROYED UNDER** trowels which went separately States recipients have acknowledged receipt. \nO.S. Cleverly has heard direct from the recipients of the Growels.\n\nPut you \nP.I. Roger \n10/f. \nat nu.",
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        "content_text": "53807/37 \n\n**N.L. SMITH, ESQ.**\n\n\n7 \n4 \n\n19th April, 1937. \n\nDear Smith, \n\nThank you for your letter of the 17th March regarding the two trowels which Cleverly is presenting to the Cathedral and the Zetland Lodge respectively. \n\nI now enclose two letters from him addressed to the Bishop and to Mr. Duckworth which we should be grateful if you would have delivered with the trowels which are being separately packed up and despatched to you personally by the Crown Agents for the Colonies. \n\nYours sincerely, \nS. H. COWELL",
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        "content_text": "53807/5 \n\n16th April, 1937.\n\n## 5 \n\nDear Cleverly,\n\nThe inscriptions on the two trowels are as follows:\n\n(1) \"This trowel used on laying the first stone of a Masonic Hall for the Zetland Lodge at Victoria, Hong Kong, on the 1st of February, 1853, was presented by the Brethren to Chas. St. Geo. Cleverly, Surveyor General, by whom the building was designed.\"\n\n(2) \"Presented by Sir J.F. Davis, Bt., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendant of the trade of British subjects in China, to Chas. St. Geo. Cleverly, Esqr., Surveyor General, on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of the Church of St. John \n\n## O.S. CLEVERLY, ESQ. \n\nat",
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        "content_text": "at Victoria on the 11th day of March, 1847.\"\n\nBoyd has given me your two letters which I now enclose for your signature and we will then have them sent out to Hong Kong for delivery with the trowels.\n\nYours sincerely,\nGFIG.",
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        "content_text": "# \n13th April, 1937.\n\nDear Cleverly,\n\nYou will remember that you discussed with Gent the question of the return to the authorities in Hong Kong of the two presentation trowels brought back from the Colony by your grandfather, Mr. G. St. G. Cleverly, and that Gent promised that the Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong would be consulted.\n\nI now enclose a copy of a letter from Mr. H. L. Smith, from which you will see that in both cases your offer is very gladly accepted.\n\nWe would propose therefore to have the trowels packed here and sent in a Colonial office bag to N. L. Smith. We would also suggest that you should let us have two letters \n(1) to The Right Reverend the Bishop of Hong Kong, \n(2) to F. F. Duckworth, Esq., Masonic Hall, Zetland Street, Hong Kong,\n\nand we will send them under cover to the Colonial Secretary, H. L. Smith.\n\nC. Cleverly, Esq.",
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        "content_text": "Yours sincerely,\n\n(E. J. BOYD)",
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        "content_text": "# Colonial Secretary's Office\n17th March, 1937\n\nDear Cowell,\n\nI have consulted the Ecclesiastical and Masonic authorities here on the subject of the two trowels which you mention in your letter of 3rd March and in both cases the offer is very gladly accepted.\n\nThe exact designation of those concerned is:-\n| Designation | Title |\n| --- | --- |\n| (a) | The Bishop of Hong Kong (he is acting as Dean in addition at present) |\n| (b) | The District (not Provincial) Grand Master for Hong Kong and South China |\n\nI will of course gladly undertake safe delivery if it is more convenient to send the trowels in a single package.\n\nYours sincerely,\nN.L. Smith\n\nH. R. Cowell, Esq., C.M.G.,\nColonial Office,\nLondon.",
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        "content_text": "## Dear Smith,\n\n3rd March, 1937.\n\nGent by Air Mail (of Friday 5th March)\n\nThe Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary at 10 Downing Street, (i.e. Cleverly) is a grandson of C. St.G. Cleverly who was Surveyor-General in Hong Kong circa 1850. There have descended to him various trophies, etc., which his grandfather brought back from Hong Kong, and amongst these possessions there are two presentation trowels, as follows:-\n\n1. A silver trowel with carved wood handle bearing the following inscription:-  \n\"Presented by Sir J.F. Davis, Bart., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Hong Kong, His Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the trade of British subjects in China to Charles St. George Cleverly, Esquire, Surveyor-General, on the occasion of laying the foundation stone of the Church of St. John at Victoria on the 11th day of March, 1847.\n\n2.\n\nThe two trowels are in the Cupboard in Rm 64  \nN.L. SMITH, ESQ.\n\nPage 10  \nPage 11",
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        "content_text": "## \n\nA silver trowel with carved ivory handle inscribed on the blade with the following words:- \n\"This trowel used on laying the first stone of a Masonic Hall for the Zetland Lodge at Victoria, Hong Kong, on the 1st of February, 1853, was presented by the Brethren to Charles St. George Cleverly, Surveyor-General, by whom the building was designed.\" \n\nRound the blade also are inscribed Masonic symbols. On the ivory handle the names of the chief officers of the Lodge and a representation of the laying of the foundation stone and of the completed building are inscribed.\n\nCleverly has told us that he would like to present these two trowels to the authorities concerned, and he asks whether it could be ascertained informally if such presentation would be acceptable to them. He presumes that the offer should be addressed in due course to the Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral, and the",
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