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the earlier portion of Governor Han-ties that must be mot ord the experiment: nessy's administration of this Island.can be called & marked success. But this To any one who has watched the pro-vory plainness of speech is the best inolo Daylight.--Hailong leaves for Antoy, &ogress of events hers, it must be a peau of alldress, and will, if we mistake not, tond
fur sensation to read a semi-historical
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Tenth Volume of the CHINA REVIEW."
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No, J.-→Vol. X.
-OF THE
narative of some of the inciilents which far more to rossure its supporters than any have taken place, incidents which wore ill-advised-gilding could possibly di Wo commented on severely at the time, and learn that the new teachers are likely to do then slid past to become history-in a well.
small way it may be, but stili history,
might so easily have been entirely Preparations ock "CHINA REVIEW" subject of the sketch, rendered this im-
The Germina atonmer Olympin reports: it Fine weath
weather with light winds and fog. The British steamur Glenturn reporta: Moderate N. E. and N.W. winds and fine weather till off Breaker Point; thence to
thick fog
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The Now Testament in Chinesa Chingay stoamer Thai Xun reports Short Journeys in Sz Chuan. Left Shanghai at noon on 20th; arrived in The Emperor Cheng, Founder of the Hongkang at 1. p.m. on 24th: bad lightnose. Tin fro
thence to
to port caini and dense fog. inveka;
ligonce.
of the gar
No. 5780 January 24, 1882.
Tega Singh, 2nd prize for Grammar and
J.
Smith, 2nd prize for Renting, & book Dictation, a book; donor, Mire Hanlon.
Joseph Smith, 2nd prize for Writing, arr
donor, a Friend.
inkatand; donor, Mr J. F. Alves,
SIXTH CLASS-TRST-STANDARD
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Dictation, a book; donor, Mr J. E. doa Remedios
R. Souza, 2nd prize for Reading, and 1st
prize for Writing, a book; dunar Mrs. Hanion.
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Thoi Tye Hang, Lat prize for Grammar, a
book; donor, Mr. Hanlon.
F. Kaufhain, 1st prize for Music, a music
piece; donor, Mr J. M. Guedas.
Jat prize for Arithmetic, a donor, Mr Hanlon.
F
F.
bonenberg,
Tavazos, lat prizo
prize for Reading, a book
donor, a Friend.
Hyndman, 1st prize for Dictations a
; donor, a Friend.
donor, Mrs Hanlon. donor, Bir
Hanion
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On the 24th, saw Edmund Fees and Fo-Notes and Queries
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at 6.10 am. on Dec. N.W winds ching Townsville at Loft Townsville
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25th Instant
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at Port. Darwin at 5.40 Arrived
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fog came off, anchored, and at 11 a pilot boat came alongside. Thenes proceeded to part, and arrived at 2 p.m.
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H. W. DUDLEY, American barque, Capt. D. W. Dudley,-Order,
HINDOSTAN, British ship, Captain J. BelyeaRussell & Co.
LAUREL, British barque, Captain J. Grassan-Mulchers & Co.
Osgns-Amorlean ship, Captain Benja
Carver-Adinson, Bell & Co. PANAY, American ahip, Captain S. ·P. Bray, Fr. Adamson, Boll & Co.
Rall, German abip, Capt. P. Albrecht.
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SoLWAY, British atenet, Captain Robt. Jarvis-Vogel & Op.
Suzes, Aneriona ship, Captain G. W. Brown-Douglas Laprik & Co.
*W. J. Roren, Aporiean ship, Captain Gea, L. Bray-Master.
WARKFIELD, America. Inque, Capt. W. S, Crowell-Caqitain.
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Jan. 23, 7.30 p.m., Ping-on, British steamer, 574, A. A. MeCaslin, Haiphong Jan. 18, Pakho 20, Hoilow 21, and Maezo 23, General-RUSSELL & Co.
Jan. 24, Olympia, German steamer, 783, | Wagner, Chinking Jan. 19, Rieu-SIEUR
SEN & Co.
Jan. 24, Decima, Gerum steamer, 1151, Peterson, Keshing Jan. 21, Coal- Jardine, Matheson & Co.
Jun 24, Gencars, British steamer, 1409, Duke, Shanghai Jan. 17, sie Foochów and
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Jau 24, Hui Yen, Chinese steamer, 984, Wilson, Shanghai Jan. 20, General, C. M. 8. N. Co.
Jan. 24, Hungarim, British steamor,
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The British steamer Albay Left Tansmi Jan. 18th, Taiwanfos en 21st, Amuy on 22nd, and Swalow on 23rd. in Hongkong 4.30 p.m. on 24th. to Taiwan, light Northerly winds fine weather Tawaning to Amoy, no and light N. E. breeze. Amoy to Sws. tow, fine and 1 light variable airs. Swatow
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HOURS OP CLOSING
THE FRENCH MAIL
and Java,
no far as the Colony and the Colonial We take the following telegrama frontour Office are concerned, A feeling of me- Indian tiles ----- lancholy certainly forces itself upon the
Culentia, Dec. 24-The ship Ellen Stuart, thoughtful mind, when a record each as jute laden, which took fire yesterday, is that now under consideration is pro-stranded opposite John King and Company's sented in all the nakedness of truth; Foundry at Seebpore. The fire has been and this feeling becomes intensified completely extinguished. A suniber of when it is barne in mind that the record iron plates on her starboard side are inohon,
and water in
in running Fredly into her hold. different, had not the persistence of the tow her up to the
boing made to float and Quetta, Dec. 26,Christmas Day: news possible. The stirring events of the as boen received that the new Governar, past year are apparently not fully Sirdar Abdul Rasul Khan, arrived in known to the London writer, although Kandahar on Friday, the 10th December. Tau Yok Cha, 1st prize for Writing, a book; one or two incidents are lightly touched By the express orders of the Ameer he was Chi-upon; but if to that, given in the received with great pomp and ceremony & J. Pereira, 166 prize for Farsing, a book
James' article were added the raison boing paraded in his honour. The MUB-A-Foreira, 2nd prize for Reading, an ink-
salito being and the whols of
fired, who has been acting as
stand; donor, Mr M. C. de Rozario, Governor ainco if some little points that are even now the being evalyed were included in the list almost immediately. Abdul Rasul Khan
book; doner, Mr P. A, da Costa, wallat of grievances, the record would become is said to have geverucavourable
GIRLS. one which could not be easily equalled bad, and has produced a favourable even in the wide range of England's himself strong enough to adopt a liberal and son on the people of Kandahar; if he fools Colonial possessions. We have more generous policy to those who aided with than once expressed sincere regret that Ayub in the recent
he will no struggle, be an official like Sir John Popa Hennessy doubt do much to strengthen the Ameer's should possess in so eminent a degree position and reconcile would-be malcontents the power of introducing the elements to the present rule. There is no news of of diazord wherever he goes; but when importare from Herat, except that Ayub was last heard of in the Persian province of the picture which is now presented in Chain, last this has no doubt been superesd this Colony is looked at dispassionately, ed by later information front and the panorama of the past few yours
Europa. Rangoon, Dec. 27--A tremendous fire is Company's timber-yard. It broke out at 7.15 am, and the boiler burst at half-rast nine. Quantities of timber have been thrown into the river.
On Chinese Onths in Western Borneo Easy Sentences in the Hakka Din Prohibition to hold Civil Ofice in One's
Native Province. The Rise of the Mongol Dynasty in the
His Country. Hung-wu, the Fundor-of-the-Ming
Dyruisty.
A Caution. Chiness Marriages and Betrothals. Contemptible Character of By of the Southors Sung By- wasty
SPECIAL PRIZES,--
Miss L. Leiria, 1st prize for English: His
tory, and Drawing, a book; donery Lady Hennessy Maps, French Translation, and Arithmetic, work box; donor, Mr J. M Guedes
Miss E. Leiria, Ist prize for Composition, Parsing & Analysis, a book; donor, Mr E Drawing Maps, and Arithmetic, a piece Woodin, 2nd prize for English History,
of music; donor Mr J. M. Guedes,
FIRST CLASS, SIXTH STANDARD.
An Organization for Taxing and Corvee is unrolled, sympathy with the Colony raging in the Bombay and Burmah Trading Mias O, Smith, lat prizes for English His
Purposes.
Chinese Cures.
Chinese Conceit.
The Rule of Addressing Superions.
The Corvée System.
The Wisdout of Many and the Wit of
Ona
Une.
The Title of an Abdicated Emperor's
Wife
Weaded Students and Refreshing Be
----
Ban-bute among a Tibetan Tribe, The Ki Dysty of Tungusic Origin. Officers Selected by the Selec-
tion.
A Waggish Emperor.
and is inhabitants must take the first place, while the regret for the central figure is apt to be reduced to zero. When things become so bad, however, that it seems impossible for them to get much worse, they generally mand. This
of
INQUESTS.
who
The Hospital Ward this morning.
15 a natural law, which oven the ou An Inquest was held this afternoon in thorities at the Colonial Office must Victoria Gaul before the Coroner, H. E. recognise; and the "Cry from Hong-Wodehouse, Esq., and the following gentle kong indicates that the time so long as a jury-Mceers G. D. Boning, J.
F. Mardtfickit and J. R. Watts, on the body looked for and so frequently prophesied,
▲-lo, aged Wong
28, a prisoner, when Hongkong shall be ruled over by died in the. another, is not very far distant. It is,
was admitted to thu gaol on at all events, certain that if, upon the the 13th Deceraber on a six weeks' sentence data contained in the incomplete record for stealing wood. Dr Ayres examined the A Prar of Visiors during the Tang and of the London paper, an inquiry should deconsent then and found him in a very fairly be given by the Imperial Govern- emaciated condition, as he had found him
tirice
previously within the inst ment, to what is the community entitled Instead of being placed on peral diet and upon the further developments of the condemned to hard labour, he was, on past few months? It may be that an account of his debilitated condition, given inquiry would not now be regarded as 3.12 extra dist and only required to execute uecessary by the Colonial Bico, iu view as much work as he was able to accomplish. of the documents that have recently the 10th of this month, auffating from He was removed to the Hospital Ward on bronchitis. He had recovered from that
Ming Dynasty
An Error in the Chinens Calendar. The Chinese Calendar. Errata.
Books Wanted, Exchanges, de Hongkong, January 18, 1882.
THE
Established A.D. 1841.
香港大藥泥
A S. WATSON & Co.,
FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Duqunts, IMPORTERS
OF
DRUGOISTS SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQVI SITES, TOILET Requisites, ENGLISE, AMERICAN, AND French PATENT MEDICINES,
·MANUFACTURERS OP
year.
with some
The
tory, Composition, a book; donor, Mrs Hanlon; Arithmetic, and Drawing Misra, 4 pieco of iamusic; donor, Mr J. M. Guedes. Miss C. Gomes, 1st prize for Parsing and Analysis, and 2nd prize for History, Arithmetic and Drawing Maps, a book; donor, Lady Hennessy.
SECOND CLASS FIFTH STANDARD,
Miss J. Berkeley, 1st prize for Composition
Parsing and Analysis, n book; donor, Mrs. Marty 2nd prize for Geography, a book; donor, Mra Hanlon. Miss H. 56, 1st prize for Arithmetic, a book; donor, Mr G. Romano, 2nd
prixo fnr Composition, piece of music: Miss M. Gomes, 1st prize for Geogmphy, and 2nd prize for Parsing and Analysis, a book; donor, Mrs A. G. Romano. Miss A. Loureiro, 1st prize for Rending and Writing, a book; donor, Mr J. H. dos Romedios.
donor, Mr. J. M. Guedes."
THIRD CLASS, FOURTH STANDARD,
Miss E. Ribeiro, fit prize for Reading, Parsing and Dictation, and for Needle- work, a book; donor, Lady Hennessy. Miss J. Ribeiro, 1st priza fom Sewing, and 2nd prize for Paring, a workbox; donur,
Miss M. Remedios, 1st prize for Writing, and 2nd prize for Reading, a bracelot and Miss J. Romedios, 1st prizo for Geography,
book; donor; a Friend.
and 2nd prize for Dictation, and Parsing, a book; donor, Mra Hanion. Mias G. Morgun, let prize for Arithmetic,
and 2nd prize for
and Noodle- work, a book; dozior, Mrs A. G. Romano.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, and to error of State. if H. E. Governor Hen-
and had asked for some additional food, uessy deems it necessary to proceed which was granted; and seemed t
to be im Home, so that he may endeavour to ex-proved yesterday, but this morning at half plain the numerous questions now pend. past five, when the Hospital Warder visited ing, what may be looked for as the on. The Doctor was sent for, at before him, he exhibited signs of extreme oxhana- sutcome of this interesting proceading? ho arrived, at a quarter past six, the The community of this Colony, though soner had died. Daring his whole confine- at one in syropathy on the unfortunate meat he had made no complaints, and yes. relations between it and the Executive,terday was walking about have taken no united action which to other patients. The Jury returned & ver- the authorities in Downing Street could diet of death from natural caures.
FOURTH CLASS, THIRD STANDARD. he understood as a protest against the prisoner's scptence expired to-day.
Miss O. Marty, 1st prize for Reading, Governor's stay here, since the remor Ax inquest was opened this afternoon at
Groomer and Dictation, and 2nd prize able meeting of October 1878. If, how the Government Civil Hospital before the
for Needlowork, a book; donor, Lady ever, Sir John-Pope-Hennessy should be Coroner H. E. Wodehouse, Esq, and thin Miss M. Gomes, Lat prise for Azith actie,
Rennessy likely by any mischance to be permitted following Jury: Messrs H: L. Siemsson, E. and 2nd prize for Distation, Grammar,
on the bodius to return to Hongkong, it is most prob. M. da Silva, and C. Holliday,
and Reading, a book; donor, Mre Hanlon. three Chinamen. The first was brought Mi F. White, 1st prize for Reading, Dic- sendable that the community will then dis-
cover sufficient ground for uttering in ery to the Hospital yesterday morningapparently station and Nasalawork, a
a book; donor, that wril be heard all over the Three stomach pump was need on bio, and the 31is S. dos Romedios, 3rd prize for Arith-
enfiering from Kingdoms.
electric battery applied, but without avail,metic, and 2nd prize for Rending, Dicta- and he died about six o'clock in the even-
tion, and Needlework, ornament; donor, ing. The other two had been drowned
Mr M. O. do Rozario, through falling overboard froin their beats Evidence was not
gone into, and
fub
-
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BIRTH. -On the 24th January, at the London Mis-. sion House, Mrs J. C, EDGE, of a Sog.
MARRIAGES,
On the 10th Dec,
at Trinity Church, Hanover, by the Rev. K, Walters, cousin of the bridegrooms, PAUL GEREARD
HUPEE China, to ELLA LEHNERS, Di Hanover. Fields, by the Rev. W. G. Humphry, B.D., On the 10th Des., at St. Martin's-in-the-
of
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an overdose of opian.
inquest was adjourned
VICTORIA. SCHOOL.
Tho
the
Lady Hennessy.
FIFTA CLABS, SECOND STANDARD,
Misa A. dos Remedios, 1st prize for Read- ing and Writing, inkbottle; dober, MrG,
de Carvalho.
Miss L dos Remedios, 1st prize for ing, a book; donor, Mrs Hanlon
ad
To-Day the S. S. Oceanic went into the We give the list of prize-takers at this Miss M. dos Remedios, 2nd prize for Dicks Cosmopolitan Dock..
We are glad to learn that Police Sorgeant Middle, who was hart at the rooont fire in Quoon's Road, is now recovering rapidly.
THE Nagasaki Vladivostock cable has been repaired, and the Northern route to Europe
B. C. GEORGE SCOTT, H.B.M.' Vice-Con is again open for traffic, aul, Shanghai, Son of W. H. Scott, af Aylsham, Norfolk, and great graudsen of
the late Rev. Thomas Scott, of Aston Sand. TELEGRAMS for Bangkok can go forward by ford, to ADA ELIZABETH, youngest Daughter unit closing at Singapore at 11 am on of the late Colonel S. I. Tickell, Bengal Thursday, the 26th inst. Staff Corps.
West-The publication of this xmase commenced The P. M. steamer City of Takia loft_ San at 7.55 p.m.
Francisco on the 7th instant and may be looked for on or about the 30th inst. Japan Gazette.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, TURIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1882,
school-
BOYS.
SPROIAL THIZE.
A. M. da Silva, 1st prize for General Im provement, a book; donor, Mr J. M. Hanlon
FIRST CLASS, "SIXTY STANDARD.
P. F. Reyes, 1st prize for History, Parsing and Analysis, a book; donor, Lady Hen nessy, 1st prize for Arithmetic and maps, a book; denor, Mr 12. Remedios, inkstand, donor, Mr. C. do Rosario; and a book; Mr AG Romane.
F.
X da Silva,
1st for Geography, Randing and Dictation, a book; donor, Mr J. M. Hanlon
SECOND CLARS, FIFTH STANDARD,
tion, a book; donor, Mrs Hanlon. Miss I. Speechly, 1st prize for Dictation and Arithmetic, a locket; donor, a Frieud.- Miss H. Speechly, 2nd prize for Reading and Writing, a book; donor, Mrs Hanlon, Miss C. de Carvalho, 2nd prize for Arita- motic, a book; donor, Mr. J. H. dos Re- medios.
BISIT CLASH, FIRST STANDARD. Miss F. Tavares, fat prize for Dictation and Arithmetic, and 2nd prize for Reading, a book; dozor, Mrs Hanlon
Miss L Judah, 1st prize for Writing, a
book; donor, Lady Hennessy. Miss Rama Ezra, 1st prize for Reading, a
Iacket; donor, a
Friend
CRICKET.
A match, Fire Brigade r. Club, was play-
i
J. J. Leiria, 1st prize for Geography and-- Arithmetic, a book ; donor, Mir P. 1. da Costa.
1ed this afternoon, when the Club gut beaten
CLUB
Wai Kat, Let prize for Composition and by an innings and 51 runs. We append
Dictation, a book; donor, Mr J. BL | the stores - Hanlon
1st Inaings. T. A. da Costa, 1st prize for leading, Par. ⠀ ⠀------
sing and Writing, a book ¦¦ donor, Lady | §. Hughes, ran out.--- Hennessy,
W. Hynes, b Stebbing, A.K. Travers, bw, b Stebbing,
Stebbing,
A. J. Blake, b Stebbing,
H. Matchett, e&b
R. K. Leigh, e Sudler b Stabbu J. J. Hughes, lbw, St. Croi A. J. Easo, absent,
Tur congregation worshipping at St. Peter's Church, West Point, have decided on the THIRD CLASH, FOURTH STÁNDAKU, erection in that edifice of a memorial to J. Reyes, 1st prize for Grammar and Read THERE was an intense feeling of satis their late Pastor, the Rev. U. G. Booth, ing, a book; donor, Mr A. G. Romano. fection present among residents yester day, spite of the depressing state of the The design selected is neat and chaste, a F. M. Franco, 1st prize for Arithmetic and weather, which ouwiders could scarcely plain Scicilian Marble tablet bearing a
2nd prize for Reading, a book dener, Mrs AG. Romano understand. Sigus of satiefaction had suitable inscription, placed on a slab of 1. A. dos Remedios, 1st prize for GeograA. B. Tomkins, (b) min bean breathed over the pages of the slate to be fixed against the wall, resting
phy and Waiting, a St. James's Guzette, the particular on two granite corbels. It will be 4 fost in E. FX da Roza, lat
M Hanlon 19 subject of congratulation being an article
was reproduced in these columns last orders will be sent home at cace for its headed A Cry from Hongkong," which height by 2 feet 9 inches in width, and evening. This circumstance furnishes preparation.
ground for supposing that the rest
dents of this Colony are more vindictive Ture Pall Mall Gazette says it is rumoured than their neighbours, or that they are that authority has been granted to the more likely than any other community North Borneo Company to fit ont men-of-
to exult over the unfortunate results of
an official's blunders or errors, The war fiying a distinguishing ensign This, in relieved was this, that their cry matter, as these vessels, cruising with com- simple reason why the residents felt the opinion of the Gazette, is a very serious from Hongkong had reached the ears missions from the Company, and fring the of influential persons at Home; and it Company s flag, will ta virtually independ is only natural that any one whose ent of the Admiral, and this illustrates the sufferings have been keen and long-
A Coxon, St. Croix,
a book; dopor, Mrs JP. Etkelatou, (sub Darby)
bStebbing,
for Dictation, and 2nd prize for Grammar, a book; do- nor. Mr 3. M. Hanlon,
F. M. Rozario, lat prize for Farsing, and 2nd prize for Arithmetic, a book; donor, Mrs A. G. Romano,
Wong
. B. Tomkins (sub) Whyte,
2nd Innings
Easton, b St.
Stebbing
A. Rodriguez, Fat pizze for Good Conduct, S. Hughes, hot, Croix,
denox, Mr A. G Romain J. Blake, run out, Fal, and prize for Dictatioli 13. Hughes, Wart and Geography, an inkstand; donor, Jany H. Matchett, Irving Hennessy
R.K. Lagh, batet Croix E. Smith, 1st prize for English, an mk. P. Ethelston (sub Darby
FOURTH CLAMS, THIRD STANDARD A Colon, st. Whyte, bat. Croi stand; donor, Mr. J. M. Hanlon
W. Hymаs, not out,........ P. da Costa, lat prize for General Improve A. K. Tragen, absent, .....
ment, a book; donor, a Friend Extras, !?.. 4 Gomes, 1st prize for Heading an Data
General Memoranda. THURSDAY, January 20
Daylight Albay leaves for Swator, & Goods per Peilu undelivered after Noon, subject to rest and landing charges. 3.Meeting of Sharohulders of the H., C. & M. Steamboat Co., Limited, at No. 52, Queen's Road Per Hungarium, from Sydney & Mr4pm-Meeting of Bhareholders of the continuet alwald be somewhat clated mischievousness of the whole affair. The A. J. Pereira, a prize for Grammar and and Mira Hember and child, and 160 Chi-K, Hotel Co., Ld, at Hongkong when he see glimpses of coming relis Gazette says the whole facts are not as yetWriting, an inkstand donor, Mr LAPKR
Per fini Fues, from Shanghai, Capt.
Croad:
OATMEAL
HOMINY."
OORNMEAL
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR. | nese.
RYE MEAL.
Pe: Albay, from Tamani, de, Moers Chew and By Chew, and 64 Chinese.
DEPARTED.
SPECIALLY SELZŐTED
CIGAR
8.
"Fine New Season's CUMSHAW TEA, in
6 and 10 catly Boxes BREAKFAST CONCOU20 cents p. H. SHIPCHANDLERY of every Description RIGGING and SAIL-MAKING promptly. executed Hongkong, December 8, 1881.
Per Thibet, for Shanghai; from Hong kong, Dr B. Christeinsson, Willard's Com pany, Mr Chung Han, Surgeon B. W Largo, and 12 Chinese from Venice, Res, A. and Mrs Westwater, Dr M. and Mrs Westwater; from London, Dr Focke's amah; from Galle. Mrs Hamsay's ayah.
Por Norden, for Saigon, 150 Chinese. Pat Kuangtung, for Coast Ports, 4 Euro. poans, and 200 Chinese.
Per Esperance, for Quinbon, 24 Chinese.
Hotel
FRIDAY, JABnary 27---
#pm.—Performanos at the City Hall SATURDAY, January 28 ---
tion, a book; donor, Mr J, M. Hastanem
Go Rozarico
Total.
A. Carpenter, bynet,
The writer of the article referred to before the public, but that at present it J Tavares, 1st prize for Arithmetic, and sings & Draven would probably be astonished at the looks as if Lord Kimberley had made a bed 2nd prize for Reading, a book; donor, w hopes that have been inspired here by and retrogado step in national policy.
Lady Hennessy.
ACT3-0. Stabbing, B., gentleman who now represents Her bie brief and incomplete record of the
J da Silva, 2nd prize for Grammar and
Arithmeti, a books slumor, MM 7. Davies Hanlon
E
de O. Forbes, e Tom iE CLASS, BECOND STANDARD 0 Darmor, 2*, H J. Alves, Jat prize for Beading and Gram- F. M. Rords, c & b Hr A. Zatrita, let prize for Parsing and wet Hynde,
mar, a book denar, Lady HennesBTA)
Capt. Stamforth, LJ,
Extras,
Goods por Glenroy undelivered after this
data subject to rent.
Majesty in this Colony. From-ans or Ws would draw attention to the report for MONDAY, January 30
Noon-Fronch Mail leaves for Ports of minor slips in names, it is just 1881 of the Hongkong Public School, which possible that the author of the Cry cannot but commend itself to the favourable Call and Europe
(or rather the echo of the continuous consideration of the community. The MONDAY, February 6
3pm-Decidental & Oriental8, 8. Cory raised here for the last four-and-a-
Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San half years) has never resided in Hongwriter of the report is to be commended for ing, a book; donor, Mr J. H. dos Reme Francisco.
kong, although he has most accurately the honesty with which he has sketched the Kam Yang, 1st prize for Dictation, a book; acquainted himself with the history of real position of the School, and the diffoul........ doner, Mir Hanlon,
p.m.-- Hungaria leaves for Straits, &c.
A. Sadler, hot cut,
Total