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I would venture to suggest that Sir FREDERICK ABEL should be authorised by telegram to purchase Show Cases such as those indicated in the photographs for- warded to you by him (the cost of which would not exceed £100) and that, before February next, he may receive a collection of samples of the local industries, with other exhibits, for display therein; and also a sum of money (not exceeding £25) to be devoted to the remuneration of an experienced Officer, whom the Executive Council of the Institute will provide, to place the Collection in order.

I may add that I shall be glad to bring before the Governing Body the names of any gentlemen resident in, or connected with, Hongkong, who may be desirous of becoming Fellows of the Institute. The particulars of Fellowship are shewn in a Memorandum which, together with a Pamphlet descriptive of the Institute, will be forwarded to you by Sir FREDERICK ÁBEL,

In conclusion, I would only add that the warm interest which I shall always feel in all projects calculated to promote the welfare and increase the reputation of Hongkong will at once explain and justify my addressing your Excellency on this subject.

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I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your Excellency's obedient Servant,

G. F. BOWEN,

Representative of Hongkong on the Governing Body of the Imperial Institute.