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Q-You measure it up yourself?
A-Yes, myself.
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Q-Not by an overseer ?
A-I don't have one now.
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Q-When you had an overseer, did you trust him?
A-Not in any of these measurements.
Q-Then you have an overseer for private street improvements A-Yes, I have one for that.
Q-Who measures in that case ?
A-I go myself to measure all these works.
Q-How many overseers have you altogether?
A-I have only one man.
Q--European?
A-Yes.
Q--What diploma have you as a Civil Engineer?
A-I belong to the Institute of Civil Engineers as an Associate.
Q---Where did you study?
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A-In Hongkong.
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Q-And how did you become a Member of the Institute?
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A-I was recommended by Mr. COOPER, when he was out here, and Mr. CHATHAM.
I was learning to become a Civil Engineer, and they recommended me. They thought
I was a fit person, and my papers went home.
Q Did you pass any examination ?
A-No, I did not pass any examination.
Q-Is there any examination?
A-Not for a studentship. Now, if anyone wants to join the Institute as a stud- ent, he has got to pass an examination.
QDid you join as a student?
A-Yes, I joined as a student, and was transferred to be an Associate.
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Q-When were examinations introduced?
A-Last year.
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Q-So you could not have passed an examination when you joined even if you had been prepared to do so?
A-Sometimes at home they had an examination, but it was not compulsory. If you served under a member of the Institute, and if that member wished you perhaps to become a student, you were generally allowed to become one.
By Mr. Shewan.-There are some in this Colony who have certificates or diplomas ?
A-There are a few draughtsmen who have got nothing.
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Q-Are there any who have?
A-A good many have the same certificate.
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