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1. STEWART NOTED CIVIL SERVANT

One of the most distinguished men in the Hongkong Civil Service last century was the Hon. Frederick Stewart, who served here from 1861 until his death in 1889, and who was one of the two Colonial Secretaries (the other being Mr. W. D. Barnes) who died while holding office in the Colony.

He was also a Chinese scholar, and was much liked by the Chinese populace, towards whom he was ever sympathetic. He served in various departments, and in every one, whether educational, legal or administrative, gave complete satisfaction.

It is interesting to find his name commemorated in Stewart Terrace, in Gough Hill Road (on the Peak), which was the first honour of this kind; while the Government a few years ago, when naming the new roadways on the Praya East reclamation after distinguished Civil servants of the past, included Stewart Road.

For a concise summary of the Hon. Mr. Stewart's career I cannot do better than give the report of his death from the Hongkong Telegraph.

In its issue of September 30, 1889, that paper published the following:

"After a few days' illness, the Hon. Frederick Stewart, LL.D., Colonial Secretary of Hongkong, died at his residence, Arbuthnot Road, at ten minutes past one o'clock yesterday afternoon, death resulting from an attack of pneumonia. Although he had been confined to his bed for several days, no serious result was expected until Saturday afternoon, when dangerous symptoms set in, and notwithstanding the unremitting attentions of Drs. Atkinson and Jordan, he gradually got worse until the end came, passing quietly away in the presence of Mr. A. Seth, Clerk of Councils, and Mr. F. G. May, Private Secretary to the Governor, who had been with him throughout Sunday afternoon.

"Dr. Stewart was educated at Aberdeen University, where he graduated M.A., with first class honours in intellectual and moral sciences, in 1859. He came to Hongkong in December 1861 as Inspector of Schools and Headmaster of the Government Central School, and for about fifteen years he filled these positions with such success that his name will ever be closely identified with the progress of education in this Colony. As Coroner, and afterwards as Police Magistrate, Dr. Stewart gave the utmost satisfaction both to the Government and to the Community, and when in 1883 he was nominated to succeed Mr. Jas. Russell as Registrar General, the appointment was received with unanimous approval. With a seat in the Legislative Council, Dr. Stewart, who was immensely popular with the Chinese, was enabled to do some useful work, and after the retirement of Mr. W. H. Marsh in 1887, he was appointed Colonial Secretary, having on several occasions previously acted in that capacity.

"How admirably Dr. Stewart filled that responsible position is universally admitted, and his loss will be greatly felt by the Executive as well as the public. During the absence of the Governor on two occasions, Dr. Stewart acted as Administrator, and it was more than likely that the illness which caused his death was contracted at a dinner he gave to the officers of the Brazilian cruiser Almirante Barroso at Government House about ten days ago.

"The soul of courtesy and amiability, Dr. Stewart was popular with all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was a ripe scholar, and a cultivated gentleman. The University of Aberdeen conferred on him the honorary degree of LL.D. in 1879.

"The remains of the deceased were laid at rest in the

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1. STEWART NOTED CIVIL SERVANT One of the most distinguished men in the Hongkong Civil Service last century was the Hon. Frederick Stewart, who served here from 1861 until his death in 1889, and who was one of the two Colonial Secretaries (the other being Mr. W. D. Barnes) who died while holding office in the Colony. He was also a Chinese scholar, and was much liked by the Chinese populace, towards whom he was ever sympathetic. He served in various departments, and in every one, whether educational, legal or administrative, gave complete satisfaction. It is interesting to find his name commemorated in Stewart Terrace, in Gough Hill Road (on the Peak), which was the first honour of this kind; while the Government a few years ago, when naming the new roadways on the Praya East reclamation after distinguished Civil servants of the past, included Stewart Road. For a concise summary of the Hon. Mr. Stewart's career I cannot do better than give the report of his death from the Hongkong Telegraph. In its issue of September 30, 1889, that paper published the following: "After a few days' illness, the Hon. Frederick Stewart, LL.D., Colonial Secretary of Hongkong, died at his residence, Arbuthnot Road, at ten minutes past one o'clock yesterday afternoon, death resulting from an attack of pneumonia. Although he had been confined to his bed for several days, no serious result was expected until Saturday afternoon, when dangerous symptoms set in, and notwithstanding the unremitting attentions of Drs. Atkinson and Jordan, he gradually got worse until the end came, passing quietly away in the presence of Mr. A. Seth, Clerk of Councils, and Mr. F. G. May, Private Secretary to the Governor, who had been with him throughout Sunday afternoon. "Dr. Stewart was educated at Aberdeen University, where he graduated M.A., with first class honours in intellectual and moral sciences, in 1859. He came to Hongkong in December 1861 as Inspector of Schools and Headmaster of the Government Central School, and for about fifteen years he filled these positions with such success that his name will ever be closely identified with the progress of education in this Colony. As Coroner, and afterwards as Police Magistrate, Dr. Stewart gave the utmost satisfaction both to the Government and to the Community, and when in 1883 he was nominated to succeed Mr. Jas. Russell as Registrar General, the appointment was received with unanimous approval. With a seat in the Legislative Council, Dr. Stewart, who was immensely popular with the Chinese, was enabled to do some useful work, and after the retirement of Mr. W. H. Marsh in 1887, he was appointed Colonial Secretary, having on several occasions previously acted in that capacity. "How admirably Dr. Stewart filled that responsible position is universally admitted, and his loss will be greatly felt by the Executive as well as the public. During the absence of the Governor on two occasions, Dr. Stewart acted as Administrator, and it was more than likely that the illness which caused his death was contracted at a dinner he gave to the officers of the Brazilian cruiser Almirante Barroso at Government House about ten days ago. "The soul of courtesy and amiability, Dr. Stewart was popular with all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was a ripe scholar, and a cultivated gentleman. The University of Aberdeen conferred on him the honorary degree of LL.D. in 1879. "The remains of the deceased were laid at rest in the Page 170 Page 171

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1.STEWART NOTED CIVIL SERVANT One of the most distinguished men in the Hongkong Civil Service last century was the Hon. Frederick Stewart, who ser- ved here from 1861 until his death in 1889, and who was one of the two Colonial Secretarks (the other being Mr.W.D.Barnes) who died while holding office in the Colony. He He was also a Chinese scholer, and was much liked by the Chinese populace, towards whom he was ever sympathetic. served in various departments, and in every one whether educational, legal or administrative - gave complete satisfaction. It is interesting to find his name commemorated in Stewart Terrace, in Gough Hill Road (on the Peak), which was the first honour of this kind: while the Government a few years ago, when naming the new roadways on the Praya East real amation after dis- tinguished Civil servants of the past, inoluded Stewart Road. For a concise summary of the Hon. Mr. Stewart's oareer I cannot do better than give the report of his death from the Hongkong Telegraph. In its issue of September 30, 1889, that paper published the following: "After a few days illness, the Hon. Frederick Stewart, LL.D., Colonial Secretary of Hongkong, died at his residence, Arbuthnot Road, at ten minutes past one o'clock yesterday afternoon, death: resulting from an attack of pneumonia. Although he had been confined to his bed for several days, no serious result was ex- pected until Saturday afternoon, when dangerous symptoms set in, and notwithstanding the unremitting attentions of Dra. Atkinson and Jordan, he gradually got worse until the end came, passing quietly away in the presence of Mr.A. Seth, Clerk of Councils, and Mr.F.G. May, Private Secretary to the Governor, who had with him throughout Sunday afternoon. been "Dr. Stewart was educated at Aberdeen University, where he graduated M.A., with first class honours in intellectual end moral sciences, in 1859. He came to Hongkong in December 1861 as Inspector of Schools and Headmaster of the Government Central School, and for about fifteen years be filled these positions with such success that his name will ever be closely identified with the progress of edwetion in this Colony. As Coroner, and afterwards as Police Magistrate, Dr. Stewart gave the utmost satis fection both to the Government and to the Community, and when in 1883 he was nominated to succeed Mr. Jas. Russell as Registrar General, the appointment was received with unanimous. epproval. fwith a seat in the Legislative Council, Dr. Stewart, who was immensely popular with the Chinese, was enabled to do some useful work, and after the retirement of Mr.W.H.Marsh in 1887, he was appointed Colonial Secretary, having on several occasions previously soted in that capacity. *How admirably Dr. Stewart filled that responsible positionTM is universally admitted, and his loss will be greatly felt by the Executive as well as the public. During the absence of the Governor on two occasions, Dr. Stewart acted as Administrator, and it was more than likely that the illness which osused his death was contre:ted at a dinner he gave to the officers of the Brazilian oruiser Almirante Barroso at Government house about ten days ago. "The soul of courtesy and amiability, Dr. Stewart was popular with all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was a ripe scholar, and a cultivated gentleman. The University of Aberdeen conferred on him the honorary degree of LL.D., in 1879. "The remains of the deceased were laid at rest in the ૫ Page 170Page 171

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1.STEWART NOTED CIVIL SERVANT

One of the most distinguished men in the Hongkong Civil Service last century was the Hon. Frederick Stewart, who ser- ved here from 1861 until his death in 1889, and who was one of the two Colonial Secretarks (the other being Mr.W.D.Barnes) who died while holding office in the Colony.

He was also a Chinese scholer, and was much liked by the Chinese populace, towards whom he was ever sympathetic. served in various departments, and in every one whether educational, legal or administrative - gave complete satisfaction.

It is interesting to find his name commemorated in Stewart Terrace, in Gough Hill Road (on the Peak), which was the first honour of this kind: while the Government a few years ago, when naming the new roadways on the Praya East real amation after dis- tinguished Civil servants of the past, inoluded Stewart Road.

For a concise summary of the Hon. Mr. Stewart's oareer I cannot do better than give the report of his death from the Hongkong Telegraph.

In its issue of September 30, 1889, that paper published the following:

"After a few days illness, the Hon. Frederick Stewart, LL.D., Colonial Secretary of Hongkong, died at his residence, Arbuthnot Road, at ten minutes past one o'clock yesterday afternoon, death: resulting from an attack of pneumonia. Although he had been confined to his bed for several days, no serious result was ex- pected until Saturday afternoon, when dangerous symptoms set in, and notwithstanding the unremitting attentions of Dra. Atkinson and Jordan, he gradually got worse until the end came, passing quietly away in the presence of Mr.A. Seth, Clerk of Councils, and Mr.F.G. May, Private Secretary to the Governor, who had with him throughout Sunday afternoon.

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"Dr. Stewart was educated at Aberdeen University, where he graduated M.A., with first class honours in intellectual end moral sciences, in 1859. He came to Hongkong in December 1861 as Inspector of Schools and Headmaster of the Government Central School, and for about fifteen years be filled these positions with such success that his name will ever be closely identified with the progress of edwetion in this Colony. As Coroner, and afterwards as Police Magistrate, Dr. Stewart gave the utmost satis fection both to the Government and to the Community, and when in 1883 he was nominated to succeed Mr. Jas. Russell as Registrar General, the appointment was received with unanimous. epproval. fwith a seat in the Legislative Council, Dr. Stewart, who was immensely popular with the Chinese, was enabled to do some useful work, and after the retirement of Mr.W.H.Marsh in 1887, he was appointed Colonial Secretary, having on several occasions previously soted in that capacity.

*How admirably Dr. Stewart filled that responsible positionTM is universally admitted, and his loss will be greatly felt by the Executive as well as the public. During the absence of the Governor on two occasions, Dr. Stewart acted as Administrator, and it was more than likely that the illness which osused his death was contre:ted at a dinner he gave to the officers of the Brazilian oruiser Almirante Barroso at Government house about ten days ago.

"The remains of the deceased were laid at rest in the

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