HOSE, Charles (SIBU), F.R.G.S., F.Z.S., D.Sc.; Cantab.; Resident of the 3rd Division, Sibu, Sarawak, and Member of the Supreme Council; b. Oct. 12, 1863, Willian, Herts,,s. of late Rev. Thomas Charles Hos>, Rector of Roydon, Diss, Norfolk. Edtic.: Felstead School; Jesus College, Cambridge. Entered the Service of H. H. the Rajah of Sarawak, 1884; was made Office r-in-Charge of lUram District, 1888; Resident, 2nd class, 1890; made large collections of flora and fauna of Sarawak, discovering many new species, and explored mountainous regions in the far interior; ascended Mt. Dulit, 1891, and discovered a remarkable similaiity of the fauna of the mountain to that of the Himalayas; in recognition of his scientific work was made a Knight of the Prussian Crown, 3rd class, and has received several orders and medals, both British and foreign, and the degree of D. Se. from the University of Cambridge, 1900. Decorations: Several medals, British and foreign. Publications: Works on the mammals and birds of Borneo, and several papers in the journals of the Geographical Society and the Anthropological Institute, and articles on Sarawak and Brunei in Kncyclopsttdia Britannica. Recreations: Captain of football at Felstead, and played for his College in cricket and football, also played tennis and put the weight. Club: Savage. Address: Sibu, Sarawak, North Borneo.