KER, William Pollock (NANKING), H.B.M. Consul. Appointed Student Interpreter in China, July 26, 1888; 1st class Assistant, Sept. 27, 1897; acting Consul at Soochow, 1897 to 1898; acting Vice-Consul at Shanghai, 1898 to 1899; employed as Assistant in Chinese Secretary's Office, Peking, 1899; promoted Vice-Consul at Pagoda Island, Feb. 24, 1900; was at Peking during siege, 1900; acting Consul at Wuhu, 1901 to 1902; promoted Consul at Wuhu, April 5, 1902; called to Bar at Middle Temple, June 24, 1903; Consul at Nanking, 1906. Decorations: China Medal and Clasp. Address: H.B.M. Consulate, Nanking, China.