POUNTNEY, Arthur Meek (SINGAPORE.), B.A.; 2nd Assistant Protector of Chinese; b. Dec. 30, 1873. Educ.: Oxford University. Cadet, Federated Malay States service, 1897; studied Chinese at Canton; Assistant Secretary, Chinese Affairs, 1900; Secretary, Central Census Committee, 1901; Assistant District Officer, Kuala Lipis, Pahang, 1903; acting Protector of Chinese, Selangor, 1903; acting District Treasurer, Batu Gajah, Perak, 1903; acting Assistant Protector of Chinese, Singapore, 1903; acting Protector of Chinese, Perak, 1904; appointed 2nd Assistant Protector of Chinese, Singapore, 1904; Magistrate at Singapore. Address: Singapore, Straits Settlements.