​Francis, Walter, I.C.S., Secretary to Government of Madras, (Revenue Department.); joined service, as Assistant Collector and Magistrate, 1890; acted in various capacities including that of the Superintendant of Census Operations, 1900; Superintendent of Gazetteer Revision, 1902; became Collector and Magistrate, 2nd class, and served in Anantapur, Tinnevelly and Malabar districts. Publications: Gazetteers of Bellary, Anantapur, South Arcot, Madura, Vizagapatam, and Nilgiris. Address: Madras. Club, Madras, India.