HOOPER, William Edward (SINGAPORE), J.P.; Magistrate and Registrar, H.C. and J. Dept.; b. 1858; in. 1885, Agnes Cathrine Niven. Educ.: The Abbey School Beckenham, Kent. Arrived in Singapore, 1881; Acting Consul for Norway and Sweden, 1884; appointed J.P. and visiting Justice, 1885; appointed member of Labour Commission by H.E. the Governor, and received letter of thanks for services, 1890; elected to Municipal Commission for Tanglin Ward. 1890; joined Municipality and was appointed Registrar H.P. and J., 1892; appointed Census Officer for Town District, Singapore, 1901; appointed by H.E. the Governor on Committee to enquire and report on Detective Branch, Singapore Police Force and received letter of thanks, 1902; all powers of Police Court extended to Registrar, H.C. and J.'s Court, 1903; appointed Deputy Acting Coroner, 1905; was Master of Lodge St. George, 1152, in 1887-8. Clubs: Singapore: Sports, London. Address: Gilstead Hill, Singapore, Straits Settlements.