Volunteer Corps.—Lt -C Bray will temporarily reliugui mand of the Corps on March 22.
Fire Brigade—Mr. H. Upton was appointed Clerical Assistant in the Fire Brigade on three months probation from March 1.
Police Force—In courage in effecting the an armed Chinese, Constal was granted 9 months' seniority la class promotion.
Gratuities of Tis, 35 each were authorized for issue to Acting Sergeant Sadler and Constable Hendry in recognition of injuries received whale in the execution of their duty on February 8.
In recognition of good work in recovering stolen property, a reward of $60 was authorised for issue to Detective Constable (No. 18) Tsang Thien-ling.
In recognition of courage and prompt titude in effecting the arrest of an armed Chinese on February 8, a reward of $25 was authorized for issue to Chinese Constable (No. 1049), Health Department,—Mr. R. W. Barton was appointed Probationary Assistant Inspector with effect from March 5.
Public School for Boys-—Mx. B. J. Wilden-Hart was appointed Assistant Master in the Public School for Boys with effect from March 4.
Six months leave was granted to the following Assistant Master R, Ross from July 1.
Assistant Mistress Mrs. F. L.
Garner from April 7.
Tax Office—Collector T. O'Hare) was dismissed with effect from February 20.
Public Band, Public Performances.—The attendance on Sunday, March 7, numbered 735.
On Sunday next, March 14, at 4.30 p.m. the programme follows
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