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FOR SHANGHAI,
ARRIVALS
THE CHINA MAIL.
May 7, Kwangtung, British steater, 874, Young, Foochow May 3, Amoy 4, and Swatow 6, General.-Dovozás Larraik Co.
The Sternship
Niwapo, Captain R. Cass, will be despatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the 8th Instant, ato.
10 am.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.
"10 an-Nagpo leaves for Shanghai,
RELIGIOUS SERVICES —
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL-ROv, W. Jon-
which we give some important and interest ing cuttings in advance of the French Mail. We also give some Tadian telegrams from another source later or faller than have yet appeared here.
May 7.6.30 p.m., Tung Ting, Chinese steamor, 315, F. Dunn, Pakboi May 3, 4.30 pa, via Macao, General--O. S. N.nings, M.A., Colonial Chaplain. Morning THE maximum and minimum readings of Service 11, Evening 5.45 (a short service), the Thermometer at the Harbour Oflice Holy Communion every Sunday, except during the wack onding Friday 20th ulto. the 2nd and 4th in the month.
Military Service Rev. W. L. Groves, were respectively, 85 on that date and 66 Military Chaplain. Parade Bervice at on the previous Saturday. The corres 8 A.M. Holy Communion on the second
May 7, Victory, British brig, from: Wham
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co, Hongkong, May 7, 1881.
pos.
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FOR HOIHOW AND PAKHOY.
The Steamship
"Ping-on,"
Capt. McCAIN, will be and despatched for the above
Porta on MONDAY, the 9th Inst., at 6 p.m...
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, May 7, 1881.
FOR SHANGHAI,
my
(Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, NEW- CHWANG, HANKOW and Purts on the YANGTSZE.)
The Steamship
"Glenfalioch,"
Captain PARK, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 10th Initant, at Noou.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, May 7, 1881.
FOR SWATOW, AMO
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FOOCHOW
The Steamship.
"Kreanglung," Captain Young, will be despatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 10th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LABRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 7, 1881.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.-
The Co.'s Stenship
"I'atrochis,' Captain M. R WHITE, will be despatched on or
about the 12th Instant. AND AMUSING,
For Freight or Passage, apply to Å
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Large Assuntaunt of
FRENCH NOVELS.
TAUCHNITZ'S POPULAR EDITION OF STANDARD.
WORKS, &c.
WORKS of REFERENCE.
ALMANACKS.
DIARIES. SCHOOL BOOKS.
GLE'S SCHOOL SERIES.
PRESENTATION BOOKS,
Etc.,
Etc., Etc..
Rouge's CUTLERY.
ELECTRO-PLATED WARE.
WEBLEY AND SONS' London-made SPORT-
ING GUNS.
Busarx's PATENT PNEUMATIC GUN. SELF-SHOT-EXTRACTING REVOLVERS.
THE PATENT BOTTLE CLIP. TABLE GLASSWARE.
BARTHENWARE.
CAVITE,
THE FINEST STOCK or
FORTIN, and
MEYSIG
Hongkong, May, 1881.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SHANGHAI VIJ“ AMOY, (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for CHEFOO, NEWCHWANG, TIEN- TSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Auchisca,"
DEPARTURES.
May G, Glentyn, for Shanghai.
Mendes, for Annoy and Shanghai Faugh Balurgh, for Amoy,
7. Láng Fey, Chinese ganbant, for
Canton.
7, 4sh, for Shanghai.
Thales, for Coast Ports. Diamante, for Manila.
CLEARED.
Pened, for Saigon. Jant, for Manila.
Cheang Hock Kian, for Swatow. Pernambuco, for Saigon. Ningpa, for Shanghat. Dagmar, for Whampoa. Conquest, for Hoihow, etc.
PASSENGERS. Aruveu.
and fourth Sundays at the conclusion of ponding figures at the Peak (1828 foot) were the Parade Bervice. A Voluntary Service 73 on Monday and 61 on Saturday and
hold in the Garrison Theatre at 7.45
Sunday.
(No. 5568. MAY 7, 1881.
6. As regards the nature of the instruc became a British dependency. Sir Henry
tion afforded in the Schools of the Colony, Pottinger, Sir John Davis, Sir George there, line been a steady increase of late in Bonham, and Sir John Bowring were there the number. Schools that teach English. for early Associates of the veteran Con- The number of scholars learning English in
Government Schools advanced, saler officer; and the great bulk of the real lv, from 661 in 1877 to 053 in 1878, to 813
according history of Foreign intercourse with China, m 1879, and to 864 in 1880, English being including of cours the occupation of Cu- now tunght, not only in the Central School, but since 1878 and 1879 also in the follow ton by the allied troops, formed the every-ing Government Schools Sal-ying pan, day life and routine of the septuagenarian Wan-taai, Wong-sai-ch'ung, Shau-ki-wan who has just quintly slipped away. In Stanley and Yan-wa-ti. In the Grant-in- aid Schools the number of scholars learning deed, the eighteen officers who have at one English advanced froin 203 in 1877 to time or other, from 1843 to 1877, assumed in 1878, to 368 in 1879, and to 435 in 1880. the direction of affairs in this Island had There has therefore been a considerable and steady increase during the last four years all (save the present occupant of Govern in the number of scholars learning English, ment House) come and gone during in both the Government Schools and the Sir Brooke's long lease of office. Whatever Grant-in-nid Schools, the natural result of may be said of the policy of deceased, there Pope. Hennessy gave to the promotion of s attention, which Sir John anwearied atte
the
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UNION CHURCH.-Soldiers' Service, 8.45 A.M. Morning Service, 11 Rov. John THE steamship Lori, which got mahore in Colville-Divine Service in Chinese, 2-2 Sugar Loaf Fase, at the entrance to Banday of every month,RUT, C. J. Eg | damage sustained cannot be fully ascertain, can be no question that he commanded the knowledge and use of the English Langunge 1.M. overy Sunday, with communion on first tow, arrived here to-day. The extent of
ST. PETER'S CHURCH, for SEAMEN, &c.
Rev. J. Grundy, Chaplain. Service at 6 P.M. Holy Communion after Service on the third Sunday in each month, All the Seals are free.
LONDON MISSIOS CHAPE, Quem's Road West-Hongkong Christian Association Service for Seamen, Sunday and Thursday, 7.30 PM
ST. STEPHEN'S MISSION CHURCH-Rev.
ed until the vessel is docked, which she respect and confidence of the high Chineso will he to-morrow. It is, however, known authorities; and his pleasant manner to that soveral platos in her bottom have wards the mandars with whom he came in contact undoubtedly did much towards bean broken or started and the stern pestamoothening the relations between the two damaged.
An inquest was held at the Government Civil Hospital, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, before the Acting Coroner, G. S. Northcote, Esq., and a Jury consisting of Messrs F
in this Colony,
The Pined
7. The work lone by the Government, Central School in 1880 has been tested, the first time since the catablishment of the School (in 1862), by a Commission of dependent Examiners, instead of by the Masters themselves. As Chairman of this Commission, I may be permitted to state here briefly the result of the examination. This examination was conducted on the principles of the that is to say, every scholor" was individually, both orally and in writing, in taught every single subject which had been
him in cach subject. Owing to the had a definite number of marks allotted to paredness of the School for such a searching examination, a niuch brender margin of is customary at the Grant-in-sid Nevertheless, the
譏
J. Grundy, and Hov, La Sana Yuen. (All Services in Chinese) Morning Prayer Litany, Ante-Communion, and Sermon, at Par fenfulloch, from London, Messrs 11 A.M. Bible Class, at 9 F.M. Preaching, Hormam farine, and J. Ogilvy for Hong at 6.30 r.. toly Communion, 1st Sunday Hughes, Lima, and A. J. Gomes, upon the phero which reigned within the yamen of the during the year in his class, and each scholar- kong, and Messrs Brown-and Mitchell for in Chinese month.
Shanghai.
Per Kuangtung, from Coast Porta, Miss Forster, Mr Chamberlain, and 63 Chinese.
Por William Mackinnon, from Anioy, 41
Chinese,
Por Ping-on, from Hothow, 14 Chinese.
DEFARTED.
GERMAN BETHESDA CHAPEL-Service in body of a Chinese male adult, tame un- the German language, by Pastor E. Klitzke, known. Decossed was found hanging to very Sunday, at half-past ton A.M., in the
a
Chapel of the Berlin Foundling House, trec near No. 1 Tank, Robertson Road, at West Point
Labout 2.30 yesterday afternoon. He was ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, Garden Road-
Governments. Of his social, qualities it is unnecessary to speak, as few who have visited the shady Consulate in the Canton City can fail to recall pleasant memories of hospitality, and the bright, cheery atmos English Consul Owing to the proximity of Hongkong to Canton, Sir Brooke was nearly as well known here as he was thore; and hin regular appearance upon all great boy than is
indulgence for
r mistakos was
allowed to each
8. Mass and Sermon. 6 PM. Evening suspended by a waistheit, and whon, first occasions, such as the Pace Wook, was school examinations both in English
Been was quito dead. No ovidonca was looked upon to be as inuch a matter of result of the red the school to lie
Per Diamante, for Manila, Mr E. w.Service, Benediction. Blodgett, and 49 Chineze.
Per Thates, for Fooshow, Mesure George Oliver, A, J. M. Inverarity, and Angior.
Per Glenlyon, for Shanghai, 4 Europeaus, Per Ash, for Shanghai, 1 Chinese.
TO DEPART. Per Penedo, for Saigon, 60 Chinese. Per Cheang Hock Kiun, for Swatow, 200 Chinese.
Por Pernonabuco, for Saigon, 100 Chinese. For Ningo, for Shanghai, 3 Europeana, and 60 Chinese.
Per Cinquest, for Hollow, ete., 36 Chi-
mesc.
SHIPPING REPORTS,
The Dutch steamer William Mackinnon reports Light fog the whole way down; fresh S. W. breeze.
The American atomer Pingon reports; Light S.E. wind with fog till noon on the 26th, then clear weather to
port
The British steamer Glenfalloch reports: Light variable winds and fine weather from Singapore; loft at 7
p.. on Sunday, ar rived here at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
The British "stearner Krangtung reports; Foochow to Amoy, light variable winds and fogs; Away to Swatow, light south-westerly winds and fogs; Swatow to Hongkong, ma- derate
south-westerly winds and fiue wer
ther. Passed Thales off Ninephs, Stre. in Foochow : nil. In Amoy: 8.8.
MEMOS. FOR MONDAY, Shipping,
9 p.m.-Vortigera leaves for Singapore
and Penang.
pm-muy leaves for Manila.
produced as to the identity of deceased: A verdict was returned by the Jury of "fclo de'se."
·Ag:
ay the
practical results below the
of simi course as the recurrence of that festival. It and Chinese, is true that the residents who were wont to lar Grant-in-sid Schools,I greet Consul Robertan on sich occasion confine myself to stating
detailed report of the Commission, and
that this unfavour are now fast becoming a small and acattered able result, puzzling as it appears in view of A CASE was heard before Mr Justice band; but there are still remaining here the fact that the teaching power and dis Snowden to-day, in which a Miss Lewis--and at House a few who will regard the cipline of the school were as perfect in 1880 za over before, can be traced, in my opinion, 6 p..-Ping-on leaves for Hothow, &c. against whom a creditor had in her ab death of Sir Brooke as the removal of one to the following circumstan
sence last year get judgment for some $00 of the most genial and kindly actors in the or sa for dresses, etc-applied for a re-life of Canton and Hongkong during the hearing. The money had been paid into good old times." Court to stay execution. It now appeared that the defendant in the suit had left the Island on the same day as the suit was heard. She had, must have, received the summons three days at least before the case was heard, and she had taken no action to bring it on souter, on the ground that she
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regards both English and Chinese is a system of such rapid promotion from teaobing, the classes are too large, and there one class to another, that at the end of the year acirculy half the boys of any one clasa The China Merchants' S. N. Co. have, ac. have had the same course of teaching dur boy in the whole school is thoroughly cording to the American Exporter, caning any term of the year, and scarcely any tracted for the immediate construction at grounded in the entire course of study Glasgow of four ocean steamships of about through which he ought to have passed to the school plan.sed according 15,000 tons, for servico in a regular line betwean China and San Francisco. These,
As regards English teaching, the time with the steamers now in the possession of occupied by Chinese studies being about the company, will enable the latter to carry half of each day's work, and 8 hours a day Ohooling far too much for the energy of
was leaving. The Judge now held that the on an active competition with the
DRIISIN SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI.se could not be reopened and the petition for a rohearing was disaussed. It may be well SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH,
for departing residents to know that the AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT
harry and bustle inseparable from the MEDICINES.
eleventh hour of their stay hore can be no MANUFACTURERS
excuse for their neglecting to attend to any
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Captain C. JACKSON, will die, Willium fuckinnon, Hot und/oda Water, Lomonade, Tonic Water,petty suits that may be brought against |
be caputebed en crabout
the 18th Instant."
For Freight or Phango, apply tri
BUTTÉRFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents Hongkong, May 7, 1881.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
1.
19.
Clercland, and
H.M.S. Iron Duke. In Swator: Ketung, Seaton, Pakhoi, day H.M.S. Midge.-Europe
The Chinese stemmer Tung Ting reporia: Left Pakhoi on 3rd at 4.30 p.m.; had light breeze and fine pleasant weather through- oxIt Arrived in Hongkong at 5.30 pm, on the 7th.
CARCH)
Per S. Belgic, sailed May 2nd --For The Co.'s Steamship Yokohama, 6,449 bags Sugar, 1,504 bays. "Orestes," Rico, and 6 plge. Merchandise; for San Captain J. K. WESTER, Francisco, 22,300 bags Rice, 30 bugs will be despatched on or 25 boxes Crudo Opium, 19 boxes Optira, 84 bales Cinnamon, 41 osses 1 case Bilk
263
Tea, and 26 plus. Merchandise; for Panens, 200 bags Rice, and 18 pkgz. Merchandise; for San Joza de Gautemala, 1 ense Silk Goode; for Chicago, 92 pkgs. Tea; for Bostan, & cases Silk Goods; for New York, 158 bales-and 6 casos Raw Silk, 4 oases Silk Goods, 934 pkgs. Tea, and 161 pkgs, Merchandise.
About the 16th Instant.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,
Hongkong, May 7, 1881.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship Glenfalloch having arrived THE Steamboo Parts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods-with the exception of Opium-are being lauded at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence 'andfor from the Wharves or Bouts delivory may be ob
CIGARS, and
CHEROOTS, tained.
All Specially Selected.
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN
GROCERIES. FRESH SUPPLIES 'RECEIVED BX EVERY
MAIL.
SMYRNA FIGS.
CRYSTALIZED CHERRIES. FAHN'S FAVORITE BISCUITS. STILTON CHEESE,
FRENCH PLUMS.
Calcutta BEEF.
HUMPS.
ROUNDS.
BRISKETS, and
TONGUES.
Californis ROLL BUTTER.
APPLE BUTTER.
CLAM CHOWDER.
FISH CHOWDER.
Soused PIG'S FEET.
Soused SHEEP'S TONQUES.
Pickled LAMB'S TONGUES.
Gruyere CHEESE,
New York CREAM CHEESE.
CAYTARE.
Carried OYSTERS.
California CRACKER Co.'s BISCUITS:
Cracked WHEAT.
HOMINY.
PATE DE FOIE GRAS.
RICHARDSON AND ROBIN'S Potted MEATS,
Lunch TONGUE.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 3 p.m. To-DAY, the 7th itay.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 14th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
- Hongkong, May 7, 1881.
WANTED.
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PORTUGUËSE BOOKKEEPER for
one of the COAST POETS - Auswers, stating qualifications, giving references and Salary expected, to be ad- dressed at, once to "A. B. C.," care of this Ofice.
Hongkong, May 7, 1881.
TO LET OR TO LEASE.
THE desirable BUNGALOW, known as **CRONEST," at VICTORIA GAP,-With immediate. Possession.
For Particulars, apply to :
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 7, 1881.
FOR SALE. ENUINE PORT WINE. T M. DE SOUZA GUERES well-known
BRANDS, Black Label with 3 grapes @ 818 case of 1 dozen Quarta
Black Label with 2 grapos @ $16) case of I dozen Quarta
White Label & $13 V case of 1 do. Queris.
Apply to F. J. V. JORGE,
at Messrs RUSSELL & Co.'s. Hongkong, May 5, 1881
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
jeb
May 6, William Mackinnon, Dutch str., 734, J. Oreille, Amoy May 5, General JAKDINE, MATHESON & CO.
May 6, Glenfin, British steamer, from Whampoa
May 6, Lorne British steamer, 1034, McKechnie, Swatow May 5, Ballast
PRESENT TRA in 5 and 10 Catty Boxes BUR HIN CHAN
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:--
For MANILA.--
Per Jare, at 9 a.m., on Sunday, the Sth
inst
For SHANGHAL, ---
Por Nigpo, at 9 a.m. To-morrow, the
8th inst SAIGON,~~-
For
Per Penedo, at 9a.m. Tomorrow, the
8th-inst.
For MACAO AND MANILA...
Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters.
The Manufactory is under direct and continous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
PASSENGERS arriving in Hongkong, or any other persons who may desire to con- suht the files of loyal, China, Jajan. American, English, Indian or Austra lian newspapers, are invited to call at the "CHINA MAIL" Office, whore over sixty newspapers, dailies and weeklies, from these countries, are now filed for
roferonco.
DEATH,
March 27, at Arlington-street, Piccadilly, Sir Brookz RODUTION, C.B., K.C.M.G., late Consul-General, Shanghai, aged 73.
The publication of this issue commenced at 8.55 p.m.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MAY 7, 1891.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
[SUPPLIED TO THE “China Mail."]|
Per W. Mackinnon, at 11.30 a.a., on Per E. E. A. & C. Telegraph Co.'s Line.)
Monday, the 9th inst.
For SAIGON-
Per Pernambuco, nt. 0.30. p.m., ou Mon- day, the 9th inst., instead of as previously notified.
For HANKOW.--
Per Glenfruin, at 2.30 p.ins, on Monday,
the 9th inst.
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. —
Per Vortiger, at 2.30 p.m., on Monday, the 9th ingt, instead of previously notified.
For AMOY AND MANILA...
Per Emay, at 3.30 p.m., on Monday; the
9th inst.
For "BANGKOK.-
Per Danube, at 5pm., on Monday, the
0th inst
For HOIHOW AND PAKHOL-
Fer l'ing-on, at 5 pm, on Monday, the
9th inst.
For SHANGHAL
For Glenfalloch, at 11.30 am, on Tues
day, the 10th Inst. For FOOCHOWd liv
Per Gleneagles, at 11.30 s., on Tues-
day, the 10th inst
THE TWO THOUSAND GUINKAS,
Peregrino,
Iroquois,
Donfulang,...
LONDON, May 5,
.1
....2
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The next FRENCH MALL may be expected to arrive here on to-morrow, the 8th. inst., by the M. M. strainer Peiho, which brings London date up to the 1st April.
The next ENGLISH MAIL y be exported to arrive here on or about Friday next, the 13th instant, by the P. & 0. str. Khive, which brings London dates to April 8th.
ORDER OF SERVICE AT THE CATHEDE I—
them, and that, if they neglect those, they will assuredly suffer for their imprudence.
TOUCHING the movements of the Glen
Mail and White Sturenciaco to t
The now steamers may be finished in July, and they will begin making regular voyages in AugustThis is, however, premature no new vessels have been ordered; although, we believe, it is contemplated that some new steamers should be built for the San Francisco lie.--Shanghai Mercury.
any boy, especially in a tropical climate like this, being required of each, there is or too little energy left in the boys said so too little time devoted to English studies, multifarious a number of diverse
subjects us is here crowded into the short space o of time allowed for English thing each day
Chemistry, Geometry, Algebra
Mathematical drawing and
and Merwuzations taught every week to two classes of boys, whom can put a single tie scarcely any of
ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE GOtence into grammatical, not to say
VERNMENT SCHOOLS....
Beli-
English English speaking is still com-
ima devoted to As regards the Chinese teaching of the School, the results were extremely on- satisfactury, owing chiefly to the number of boys crowded into each class, and the semi- method of teaching adopted in this deparungit of the School.
me
have no institution for the training of
8. The Grant-in-aid Scheme has been
further enlarged in 1880 by the addition of
The annual reports on the state of the paratively neglected in the School, in con Requence of the variety of subjects engros- steamers, we may add to the particulars Government Schools in Hosigkong, for the sing the scanty time
year 1880, are published for general in studios hitherto given that the Glencoe is now on her way to Hankow, thero to await the formation, by Ilis Excellency's command, in the Gazette of to-day's date. Mr Falconer, opening of the Tea seRSON. The Glenfruin, Glenorchy, and Glenlyon will also load at Acting Head Master, confines himself to Hankow. The first named, which has come forwarding to the Colonial Barabary, the
I may repeat here the conviction out of dock this afternoon, proceeds to Blue Book and other Annual Returna con- Hankow direct on Monday afternoon; the nected with the Central School for 1880, have often expressed that as long as we Glenorchy is up North ready to go up river; There is little in these that is not already teachers in the Schools of this Colony we and the Glentyon left this port yesterday known in substance to the public. We cannot expect satisfactory results in any of This applies also to the for Shanghai en route. The Glenartney, may analyze thent at a future day. Dr. our Schools.
Contral School, as a mowledge of Chinese which left this for Yokohama on the 3rd Bite's report we find room for in full to-is indispensable in a Master who is to teach instant, nes on the berth there for New night, save the tabular statomouts to which Chinese boys.. York, filling up at Amoy as usual, The we may refor later is report in as
Building Grants. A copy of the revised Gagles, which will load at Foochow follows:-
INSPECTORATE OF SCHOOLA, --
Schedule, as approved by the Secretary of leaves for that port on Tuesday next;
State under date of 17th April, 1880, pub Hongkong, 28th April, 1881.
Hakod in the Government Gazette of th while the movements of the Glenfalloch,
SI-I have the honour to forward to June, 1880, ia apponded to this Report. which goes on to Shanghai on Tuesday, are you the Annual Report on Education and
9. I further append, as a matter of re not yet definitely fixed, The Glenfinlas is the Blue Book returns for the year 1880.
2. The total number of Schools subject to cord, a printed paper giving the details of certain Medical and other Scholarships. expected here on or about the 22nd instant;parvision of the Government amounted to established by the munificence of Mr E and the Glenear we understand left Lon-6 in 1880, as compared with 50 in 1810 Balilios, together with the Bulos and don for this port on the 24th ultimo, to be 47 in 1878, and 45 in 1877. The total Regulations established by the Directory of
the
study followed by the now steamer Glenavon about bumber of scholars subject to supervision the Tung-wa Hospital regarding:
and annual examination by the Govern of Medicine. Those papers were published ment amounted to 8,886 in 1880, as cot in the Government Gazita of 28th “ June, pared with
3,460 in 1879, 3,152 in 1878, 1860.
10. In August 1880, His Excelianoy the and 3,144 in 1877 There has therefore beon a steady increase during the last four Governor appointed a Commission, which years in the general
a font supervision.
of Schools is still sitting, to inquire to what extent and scholars at what cost and under what sircumstances
3. Distinguishing, however, the under Government management from the certain new Government Schools may be Schools under denominational managers, made to take the place of the Central School in giving an elementary e education, to whom the Government gives Grants-in-and further at what cost and with what staff
and furt aid on the basis of Government inspection
two weeks later.
Tax following account, duly coribed; of the average amount of bank notes in circulation in Hongkong, during the month ending 31st March, 1881, is published in the Go zette for general information -
Specie
and
Amount, in Reserve and examination, we had in 1880 in the and organization the Central School may be
Banks Average Oriental Bank Corpo-
∙ration, i
Chartered Mercantile
Bank of India, Lon- don and China Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China Hongkong and Shang-
hai Banking Corpo ration, ...
*
8
348,042 300,000 Government Schools 2,078 scholars as com raised into a Collegiate Institution giving
pared with 2,043 in 1879, 2,101 in 1879, higher education in English and Science and 2,148 in 1577, whilst we had in 1880 in and drawing students from the new sub- 429,878 150,000 the denominational Grant-in-aid Sohpola sidiary schools and elsewhere.
I have the honour to be, Sir, your moet 1,808 scholars, as compared with 1,417 in
1,736,484 600,000 Total,.........$3,872,969 1,300,000
Try following extract from the "general
1879, 1,051 in 1878 and 990 in 1877, obedient Servant, J. RITAL
Inspector of Schools.
Law Notice.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
IN PROBATE JURIDIOTIAN,
(Before the Hon. Francis Shownich, Acting
Monday, May 8-11
058,505 250,000 There has therefore been a steady increase during the last four years in the number of scholars attending denominational Grant- in-aid Schools, subject to Government ex- amination, and an almost continuous, de- orease in the number of scholars attending number Government Schools, although the of Government Schools was gradually in- creased from 30 in 1877 and 1878 to 31 1880 orders" dated April 29th, is published in in 1879, and 36 in
4. But whilst there has been A the flazette by the Governor, for whose in-tinuous steady increase during the last four the goods of T. 6. Linstead, de- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER ZÁSTĚR, * formation it was forwarded by the As-years in the total nutcher of Schools and ceased. Petition of Aqueta Eliza Linstead Matins-Venite, No. 1: Tallis; Prains, aistant Military Secretary, Major Huskisson scholars subject to the supervision of the fur Probate
Turle Nos. 50 and 51; To Deum,.
Government, the population of the Colony Re the goods of Chung Chin, deceased. Herbert in D: Jubilats, Bartishill No. April 30th, with reference to his letter No. has also been increasing, and although the Petition of Chung Fat, for Letters of Ad- 83; Anthem,
They
have taken away 4830 of the 28th idem, of whose contents no sumber of native Schools, unaided end tu ministration, my Lord" (tainer); Hymn, 204,
controlled by the Government, has also Evensong-Paulins, Dupuis No. 32, Monk indication is given in the notification ----
steadily increased, I do not think that wa 53, Magnificat, Dooke No. 107: Nunc His Excellency Major-General Donovan, have reduced, to any apprecishlo oxtert, Dimitris, Alcock No. 117; Hymn, 268; Commanding in Chins and Straits Settle the number of children in the Colony (from Hymn, 210,
ments, having proceeded to the traite Settle-15 years of age) for whom there are no ments yesterday, the 28th instant, on In-Schools of any surt provided. I calculate spection duty Lacutenant-Colonel A. D. the number of such uneducated children in Geddes, 27th Regiment. Assumes command the Colony, for whose miscation no provision Lo Awa 20, chair scolio was charged of the Troops in Garrison: froin that date, is made, to amount still to about 14,000 with assaulting the Police in the exsoution and until further orders.
6. As regards the education of girls, of his duty on the 8th inst. which continues to be strangely neglected PC. Bundes Bergh, No. 509, stated that Per Malacca, at 5 p.m., on Friday, the agent here that the Company's steamer. The announcement of the death of Sir in Hongkong the number of girls in defendant was selling tea in Market Street Khita, with the next English Mail, loft Brooke Bobertson will be received with Government Schools fell from 367 in 1977 a 12 o'clock last night, and has no light
to in 1878, to 170 in 1879, and to 138 or pass 13th inst
Witnem told him several times to Singapore for Hongkong at 6 o'clock this genuine regret by a large circle of his in 1830. The cause of this steady decrease go away, but defendant would bat do so in the number of girls attending Govern- and threw a stage at the Constable, striking morning
friends in China. Our reader will remont Schobis is the natural objection the hit on the back of his neck member that it was a fond wish on the part. Chinese Have to men teaching in and surf Arung, a colle livi
in consonance arket Street, deposed that det of which the Chinese
For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW
Per Kungting, at 11.30 a.m., on Tues
day, the 10th inst.
For SAIGON.
Per Adria, at 4.30pm, on Thunday, the
12th inst
For KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
Per Kokonage Mara, af 5 pm, on Friday,
the 13th inst.
For NAGASAKI AND YOKOHAMA,—
General Memoranda, KURSDAY, MAY 20 -----
Noonen falloch leaves for Shanghai.
Ports
A MAI will leave Singapore for Bangkok at 1 pm. to-morrow, the 8th inst.
WE are informed by the F. & 0, Co.'s
Police Intelligence, sfore the Hon. Al & Fongochy.
Saturday, May 7th
ALLEGED ASSAULT OF A POLICE CONSTLEIK,
Mã &han half a dozen Grounds for Lern of Sir Brooks to make one more visit to Pizutenang (krlech portor to send în amehouse wker of t
•Nooth seangtung leaves for Conat Tamia are being laid out zujacent to re- the land in which he had passed the large their girls to the denominational Girls' solie and nooruseks MDS WON W-mech
May 7, 9am. Pagos, American atrWEDNESDAY, May 11+- WINES and SPIRITS of all Descriptions,m, General ROLE & Co.
375, A: A. McCain, Höijhaw May 6, 3
Noon Tenders for construction of Steam Engine received in Spanish Consulate Goods per Gleniyon undelivered after.
this date subject to rent. THURSDAY, May 12
BAIL-MAKING executed on the Premises.
MAGEWEN, FRICKEL & CO. Songkong, January 28, 1881.
May 7, Ningps, British steamer, from Canton
May 7, Glenfallooh, British steamer, 1418, Park, London March 35, and Singapore May Genital, JARDINE. MATHESON & Cost
Falso
adences at the Peak, showing the great and half of his life, but his strength was not school, which, though abject to Govern-ple who n
It will be seen fromment, supervision and examinetallare Du tin right at the en
o'clock wit growing popularity of the health-giving and equal to the occasion.
taught and managed by Ladies. In these o @witness: onw the the sketch in another column that the Grant-in-id Schools, the number of girls stalk inta slie enjoyable recreation.
house and they public career of the worthy subject of steadily advanced from 343 in 1878 to 431 and shortly afterwards som By the azival of the Glenfulloch, Capt. Perk, this notien was contemporaneous with in 1879 and 561 in 1880. But this nun- the bottom door. W
*ber is still out of all proportion to: ence of the Colony, he having begun number of girls for whose
4 pam. Naglish Mall leaves for Forts of we have to hand, through his courtesy, a the
copy of the Humse New of Aptil 1st, froma | his service in the same year as Hongkone krision ought
Da Calland Karope,
sewa Chinase Constable and
there. They came in and
rested the defendant who