of adventure made him one of the most picturesque personalities ever te represent Great Britain in the Far East. While in Shanghai he played a prominent part in the social net political life of the community' One of his first acts on assuming foflige was to instal Mr. Goodwin Judge of civil cases and Me. Fraser. his law secretary, as magistrate, reserving all heavy and appeal cases, eivit and criminal for" his own hearing.
Present Incumbent The incumbent today, Judge Alkin George Mostop, A.A Lb, a8 summed office officially: en "December 24, 1093, after a quarter of a century of experiences in China. "Bora on Suly 30, 1807, His Lordship was educated at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and was colled to the Bar at the Inner "Temple, November 17, 1908. Alter practising law for some years the. was appointed Crown Advocate Weihaiwei in April, 1913, and con Ainued in that capacity until April 24. 3916. when he became Crown Ad= Yocnie. "The same year he became Acting Crown Advocate in China and on the retirement of Mr. H. P. Wile Kinson, he. was appointed Crown Advocate, October 27. 1925, and held hat ofice for eight years.
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