Who's Who in the Far East/BALL, James Dyer

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BALL, James Dyer (HONGKONG), M.R.A.S., M.N. Ch. Br. R.A.S.; Civil Service; b. Dec. 4, 1847. Resident 43 years in China, of which 30 have been spent in Govt. service in Hongkong, mostly in Supreme Court; has held office of Sheriff and Registrar General, as well as other positions; is J.P., and commissioner appointed to take oaths, etc.; member of Hongkong Civil Service Board of Examiners. Publications: Author of a number of works dealing with the languages, customs, manners, and religions of the Chinese, such as "Things Chinese,"" The Pith of the Classics," " The Religious Aspect in China," "Cantonese Made Easy" series," Hakka Made Easy,"" How to Write Chinese," etc. Address: "Fernside," Mount Kellett, Peak.