FIRMSTONE, H. W. (MALACCA), Treasury Officer. Educ.: Rugby and Hertford College, Oxford (scholar). Cadet, Straits Settlements, 1890"; passed final examination in Chinese, Dec., 1893; acting District Officer, South Malacca, May, 1894; acting Assistant Protector of Chinese, Singapore, Jan., 1893; District Officer, Public Works Department, Oct., 1896; assistant Protector of Chinese, Singapore, Feb., 1897; acting assistant Protector of Chinese, Superintendent of Indian Immigrants, and Municipal Commissioner for Penaug, Aug., 1898, to Feb., 1902, and from Aug., 1902; acting Protector of Chinese, Straits Settlements, Feb. to July, 1902; acting assistant, ditto,, Penang, Aug., 1902, to Feb., 190,1, and from Aug., 1903; Collector of Land Revenue and Treasury Officer, Malacca. Address: Malacca, Straits Settlements.