No. 8888-JANUARY 12, 1984)
distanco. In spite, however, of the gallant sparts made by the Title, the Shamrut maintained her position and cams in second-
a
quarter behind the Test, a length and No time was taken, Mr E. Benet acted as
Shamrect
Judge
Lecki
Thistic,
Glass
Stewart
Goodled
Lockhart
Parfitt
Brownlow
Denklau
Phillipps
Fisher Dounison Addia Osborne
G. Caldwell Ope Sampson, Cox. Angier, Cox
instant, shortly after leaving. Haiphong
THE CHINA MAIL.
and a Vesper book, presented by Mr J. M. Flaming.
F. M. Xavier, 3rd for Arithmetic and 3rd for Application, Natural History, pre sented by Mr D. Noronha
pre-presented by Mr H. N. Mody; and a for Map Drawing, Nuttall's Dictionary,
B. Pinto, for Good Conduct, a Prayer
Book, presented by the Brothers, dental by Mr F. Vinceret..
aunted by a friend of the College.
Silva, for Arithmetic, a Pencil case, presented by the Brothers.
tax of coloure, presented by MrP. Doyle.
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES AL will find a savouth class, a superior class follow the good example of Me Balillos. P. Portaria, 3rd for General Improvement, a Prayer Book, presented by the Bro- which is called the special class, in which assure you again that St. Joseph's College
there. ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
the boys are prepared for bigher studies will always be an Institution of which our The annual distribution of prizes at 8t, and qualified to compate when your Ex- community might be proud."
will be pleased to realize that
the Joseph's College, took place this afternion. Celandu, ailea which von mentioned tho. Rainiendi, Mr Drootor, and Gentloans, II. da Crus, for Reading, aur Inhaland, pro- 8. Gutierrez, 2nd for Handwriting and 1st
beautiful There was a large assemblago of visiters, other day at St. Paul's College of solacting received on hearty & welcoins to my first for polling, Pocket Back, Among those present were His Excellmy by competitive uzamination from the visit to St. Joseph's College in last July, several schools in Hongkong, some youths and I derived so much satisfaction from the Governor-who distributed the pri to be sont fiome at the exponse of this what I saw on that pecasion, het I gladly Lady Bowen and the Misses Bowen, the Goverment to pursue their studies at the accepted the invitation of your Bishop to Besides, the rudiments of preside at the annual distribution of prizes, Colonial Seerotary and Mrs Marsh, Geral University,
botany, engineering, physic and other Before performing that agreeablo task, Ergent and the French Admiral
sciences, being taught in the special class, with to address faw words to my young the study of the English Classim and friends, the pupils of this Collège, which i English Composition are caper John Pope the brief nidres which is delivered on
insisted desire them to regard as hupplementary Some years ago Sir Hennoser, on the occasion of a distribution my former visit. I gongratulate all those of prizos, remarked that the Portuguess who have been successful in winning prizes boys wore rather weak in composition:
Bishop Raimondi, in opening the ceedings, sakl:—
pa
ban OLABE
Na Ser, Int for General Improvement, a
Guccies.
T. Loureiro, 2ml for Arithmetic and 2nd for Christian Doctrine, a book “Ungava," presented by the Portuguese Consul; and a Mimal, presented by His Lordship the Rishop.
E. Roberts, for Geography, Brawor's
Composition and Animal Physiology," presented by the Hon. T. Jackson.
Barradas, for Good Conduct and Ap plication, Brewer's Composition," pre Bented by Inspector Lysaught and a. Fancy Inkstand, presented by Mr G. J Gensalven
SPECIAL CLASS. Bellies Scholarships-Master F. M do
Jesus, and Master M. Gomas F. P. Benedics, for English, a gold Medal, prosented by Mr. J. H. dee Remedios.
siology 2 volumes, presented by Hon.
Jackson.
Crabbe P. Assis, for
English
Writing Desk, presented by: Mrs J: 5k 5. Castro, 2nd for Reading and 3rd to Gomed, for Mapping and Drawing, Phy
CAMI Barques, lat for Declamation, a Missal, presented by Mr. F. Vincenot and a Gold Pencil case, presented by Me
R. Belition,
Memory Lessons, a book "Cressy and Poitiers," presented by Mr Jas. Parker H. Lopez, 2nd for Arithmetic, & book
Great names in Enropean history," presented by Mr J. J. Francis
ton, prosented by Mr D. Noronha. B. Medina, Jat for Christian Doctrino, a Prayer Book, presented by His Lordship the Bishop for Goul Ounduct, Prayer
and it will be seen from the following, rê~ | anil now you will be happy to see this good ancreated and now we have Portagues that the uncressful competitors have gain-B.. Rangi lat for Reading, Nuttall's Die. F. and presented by the Brothers,
boya
ad nothing by the struggle through which
ense, presented by Mr E R. Belilios,
an katand, presented by Mr H.
Mady. A. Peres, 1st for Dictation, a Prayer Book,
presented by Mr J. M. Fleming.
TA
Spronynis" and fer's. Micha nies," prestitod by Hon, F. D. Sassoon, J. Braga, for History, Geography sid Arithmetic, Wordsworth's Premis "Physiology," and "Todhunter's Mecha nics," presented by Mr H. N. Mody.
JEA
DENRBAL IMPROVEMENT. Y A. Vichy, book Bendricko, fire
ཆ་ Hunter," presented by the Fortugness: F. France, for Momory Losans, age-F, da Costa, a Prayer Book, prosented by
Consul
Mr J. M. Floming
phy, presented by a friend of the College.
court," presented by the Portuguese Consul. P. Favache,
Googmphy, presented by a
friend of the College,
A. J. Rocha, Animal Physiology," pro
sorted by Hon. F. Stewart.
breeze, the sea rising fast. The wind contin- kong in 1875 to take charge of our schools, sad plonsod at the Whon we contain feld; and that if the dug the whole L. Kantwell, 1st for Memory Lesuous, a I. J. Barrolto; for General Proficiency, Jes
Dictionary, presented by Mr H. N. Módy.
PRÍZYA" FOR CHINESE,
THE stentor Ping-on, Captain A. McCaslin, Your Excellency, Ladice and Chatlonien; which arived here from Hahow and Baithe Directors and the pupils of St. Juha Gollege gratefully grest Your Excellence phong late yesterday evening, encountered coming among then for the second tus
time I exhort those who have failed on the dreadful weather on the night of the 7th Your Excellency came the first tima to visit The good Brothers took up Lic matter auf at the rovent examinations. At the nano E., F. Figueiredo, 1st for Christian Doc P. Sequin, Ist tor Reading, a book “” Mil- :
Irino, un Inkstand, presented by Me A. they found out that the defect was coming Inte scension to try again with fresh spirit Mencariui, Epanish Consul, to thoroughly study the English Language in the lower clasess. Their offorts have young men, nor let their parents, think the Collage, and encourage can go from hol training the boys to composition on the next ocasion. And let not thoso P. A. M. Poreira, 1st for Arithmetic, a
book, presented by Rev. Father Burno. port that those on board were at one time result of your excellent speech on the in-boys who can compete with English boys
tionary presented by the Hon. F. D. portance of studying the Englah, language. in a most perilous positions:-"Loft Baas spouch, I am glad to say, was reprbied. The result of the examination, joined with that, though ther may not have succeeded F. Silva, 1st for Good Conduct, a Prayer
in knowledge of English they They rest assured
Basson phong on the 7th January, at 12.30 p.m.; from the local press into the leading to that held for the two Baliling scholarships in gaining the particular distinction at which Book, presented by the Brothers. and discharged the pilot at 2 p.m. At 5.30 lie newspapers, in India, Europe and mo
to St. Joseph's College, can bear witnessed knowledge; for they base acquired potvern of p. abeam of Jinst Norway Island, all rail.zios. The words which fall from the rqra... / Wiúch the Committee very kindly allotted they simod, they have required much unsful; F: Lópes, lat for Home Taka, a Gold Pencil F. Danenberg, for Map Drawing, a course. Alvares, a hook School days at King
sentative of our gracious Queen are over fore and aft, being set, and a light lavoro į uttered in vain when directed to our loyal to it. Freceived a note from the Secretary thought "and' of application, which may A. F. Osmund, 1st for Regular Attendance, J; Ribeiro, for Map Drawing, "Guide to of the Scholarships Committen in which prove useful to them during the rest of Catholic youth. St. Joseph's College is blowing from the North. At 8.30 pm, conducted by the well known brothers speaking of the examination held by Drthair lives. There is an old story of the wind had increased to a strong N.N.E.of the Christian Schools who came to Hong. Eitel ho says: De Bitul is both surprised father who, upon his deathbed, told bis
knowledge of
ufsons that he had a treasure buried in a cor- Shakespeare, Milton, which at that time were in Wellington ued to increase in strength, when, at 11.15 Street, at St. Saviour's Collega, the pre-sider that the competitors wore all Fortu- fell over they would be sure to find it. guese boys, not sixtoon Fours old, wo es The sca's dug the feld, but no gold was p.m., while the crew were engaged taking in eont College being the third building to look upon it as a very high compliments to there. In the next sorson, however, there the fore trysail, a very heavy squalletenck the for the education
a of our youth. It was St. Joseph's Cellego. It is our conviction, was what to them was the host treasure, ship, tearing away, the part main rigging great relief to us to have been able to and wo think we are right that as long as pbandant and valuablo harvest. That J. Praysler, 1st for Application, a box of i
trust the oncation of our youth to such and causing the mainresat to bronk off a highly distinguished educational lody, a non-English boy has to think is his own was the treasure which their father really fought for ever two hundred years the bathis suind into English he will never write found. So it is with the busuccessful.com-
a good English. We must flank in Eng-petitors is
in this College They have not The main tryeail, main stayanil and overy to of education and has won a golden zo-lie Bmt if we want to write true English. Found the treasure which they sought for, J. D. Osmund, 2nd for Good Conduct, thing connected wont with the mast. The patation throughout the world. The pa- New who we consider that we are in
namely, a prize from the examiners, bus Prayer Book, presented by the Catholic and that the majority, if they Clony, and
Circle. they have found, engines were stopped at once to prevent the ruts of our pupils were highly plowed, British O
treasure of more per- have been born in popila wreckage fording the propeller, while the and tho
Soapliment rough the Press, bly
nut al, of
and study which will be of practical natin Prayer Book, presented by the Catholic na on procuring sich a wald Hongkong and therefore are British sub. manent value, that is powers of thought J. Tangap, 2nd for Memory Lessona, n officers and crew applied themselves to cut-able acquisition. The number of papile, facts and that they will get their livelihood tance in whatever career they may choose Direls.
who were seventy-five when the brothers
Dictionary, presented by the Hon. F. Stewart
stand, prosented by the Hon. F. Stewart. H. Manskey, 2nd for Dictation, a Gold Pencil case, presented by Mr E R. B Hitos. Britte, 2nd for Regular Attendance, a Prayer Book, prepouted by the Catholic Circle.
da Silva, 1st for Writing, a Prayer Book, prosented by the Brothers. colours, presented by Mr P. Doyle. Pencil case, presented by Mr. E. R. Be lilide.
1st, H. Figueiredo, a Writing Dosk, pro 2nd, L. Rose, a book, prosented by the Hon.
anted by Mrs J. M. Gandai. --
P. Ryrie, 2
3rd, A. Loureiro, a Dictionary, prosented
by Mr Noronha vi
of painting, and a box of colours, pre- sunted by Di A. G. Romano.
English composition," presented by Hon, F. Stewart
2ND. CLASS
**Crabb's English Synonyms," presented
Short Say by the Hon. F. Stewart; inga of Great Men," presented by Ir JoFrancis; "Coper's Poetical Works," andBrewer's Guide English Comp. presented by the Hon. F. D. Bassoon. **Grabb's English Synonyma," " Words- worth's Putital Works," and "Imitation of Christ," presented by Mr H. N. Mody J. P. Monteiro, lot for Mathematics and Christian Doctrine, Cyclopaedic Sci- uncu, "English Comption, "Book of Catholic Prayers, presented by Mr H. R. Martin.
foot above the dock, and fall overboard, which is not of to-day but one which benntiva language and from it. Imunslate in wished them to sask for, and which they Longbotton, 2nd for Roeding, & Gold P. Gomes, 1st for Language and History, 4th, F. Figielrodo, "The cities and towns i
our
*
a
A
of China," presented by Me D. Noronta
FOR FRENCE,
C. Hyndman, a Dictionary, peogated by
the French Cons
M. Xavier, & Wring cran, presented by
Mr A. R. Marty, J. Xavior, a Vocabulary, presented by the
J:
French Consul
ting and clearing away the mal and rigk charge of St. Saviour'a College, mas principally from the result of the British to purus in aftor life. When Tlaat nd-|J. Christo, 2nd for Christian Doctrine. J. Xavier, 1st for Good Conduct, Geogr. Xavier, box of colours, presented by Mfr. the steamor to fall into the trough of the lege became too small, and the Mission becomes of the highest importance. More you that every, native Hongkong from J. Aquino, 2nd- for Arithmetio, an Ink
although
DET
burn, ot natu
J.
Ph.
da Cruz, 2nd for Spelling, a Pencil cane, presented by the Brothers. P.Vincenot, 2nd for Writing, a Paper Weight, presented by Chevr. D. Musso
antor proved every year that the ad Euglish. Extra classes, guages than from the esquent lips of your Biskop will P. F. Carneiro, 2nd for Home Tarko, a
A. R. Marty,S French Consul
phy and Mapping; 2nd for Geometry,
Wordsworth's Poetical Works," Phy-
Geography," and "Animal Physio-F. da Cruz, a Dictionary, presented by the logy," presented by the Italian Consul.
L. Castro, Tourist's hand-book,"
ted by Mr A. R. Marty
Tourist's hand-book," presen...
V. Xavier, let for Arithmetic; 2nd for Analysie "Pictorial Records of Remark- able Events," presopted by Mr. D. Nero nia "Cowper's Poetical Works," by Mr. А. Сокой.
J. P. Braga, and for Arithmetic and 3rd for Language, and 2ud for Declamation, "Wordsworth's Werks," "Wolator's all about Bookkooping," presented by Mr A. Jurge: "Cowper's Poetical Worcs," pre- sented by Mr G. 8. Gozon.
The number of the pupils College whime, arokopt in St. Joseph's you here to-day are, I think, of Portuguese Circle, presented by the Catholic M. da Luz, 2nd for Langunge," Worda
Hongkong, whore wo arrived on the avon-place whore we stand. The Colleg was guages, such as Porting and lan-you that I have opened the minor posts in
breeze between the two ports."
wwwwwww
an increase of 3,010,753; or 155,075 copies
daily,
Diverai solo i gusti e gil oppaticí
the whole number; and that the rest are. mainly of Portuguese or Chinese origin.
V. Britto, sed for Arithmetic, an Inksland,
presented by Mr C. P. Chater.
A. Rocha, 3rd for Beading, a Dictionary,
presented by Mr O. P. Chator.
J, E. Figueredo, 3rd for Heins Taske, a Book, presented by Mr J. M. Fleming.
Book, presented by Mr J. M. Fleining
presented by Mr HEN. Mody.
ATIL, CLABB
M.
worth's Works," presented by Mr. P. Obator.
Danenberg, 1st for Beading and Deola- mation, Wordsworth's Works, Frac tice of Elocution," presented by Mr P Chator.
F. Gomes,"
ted by the French Consul,
a
presen
d. Preysler, e Dictionary, presented by Mr
A R. Marty,
J. Castro, a Dictionary, presented by Mr.
A. R. Marty
T. da Cruz, a Dictionary, presented by the
French Consul.
P. Vincenot, a book, presented by the
Fronch Consuli
F. Tavarea, Pocket-book, presented by Mr
A. R. Marty.
FOR PORTUGUESE-The following boys were presented with a prize each by the Rev. Father Bourghignoli 1st Divaion: Lat, J. d'Aquino, 2nd, F. Range 3, P. E. Adams, 2nd for Composition, Cowper's, Pereira, 4th E. Figueiredo, 2nd Division: Fuatiool Works," presented by Mr.C. P1st, J. Fonseca, 2nd, A. Fonsoon, 3rd, O.
Roche, dh, V. Rocha
Chater.
Chater.
Moreover, I intend to propose to the Coln E. da Cruz. 1st for general improvement. J. Assie, 2nd.for Christian Doctrine and J. Tuony, a book, presented by tho
J.
2 Books Cities of the World, presented
by Mr J. J. Francis, and " Arpal Phy
iology," by the Hon. T. Jackson. Luong, 1st for Application, 2 Books,
Natural History, presonted
by Mr D. Noronha; and an Imitation, by the Catholic Circle.
M. Xavier, 2nd for Application, and int for Christian Doctrine, a Dictionary, present ed by Mr. D. Noronha, and a Prayer book, by the Brothers.
J. Medins, 1st for Good Conduct and Hosin Tasks, & Book and an Inkstual, presented by Mr H. N. Mody.
History."Ogilvie's Dictionary," "Holy Week, presented by Mr W. Reiners.
B. Grimes, 2nd for Geography and 3rd for History, Physical Geography," "Ani-
Director and a book, presented by Mrs. F.D. Juodo
real Physiology," presented by Mr W. Alvares, I sat of studs, presented by He Rainers.
F. da Criz, 2nd for Mapping and 3rd for Holy Conduct, Physical Geography, Week," presented by Mr H. N. Mody. L. Castre, 3rd for Composition and 2nd for Handwriting, English Composition," ** Animal Physiology," presented by Mr. A. Beth
G. Gutierrez, Sed for Arithmetic, * Words
worth's Puntical Works," presented by
R. Pinto Basic Master).
CHINESE SCHOOL
2ND CLAS
Leung Ab Hon, for General Proficiency, a Writing Daek, presonted by Mire J. M. Guedes:Wordsworth's Work and "Practice of Elocation, presented by Hor, F. D. Sanso
ging. The stopping of the engines ensed in a short time to 150. 84. Saviour's Col-trade, the study of the English languages dressed you, my young friends, I reminded
whatever raco le may have sprung, is ws, in which she rolled as a fearful rate, bought a second building in Caiao Road,, your Excellency said in your ex-ralised British fubjack, in
which took the name of St. Joseph's Colcellent speech, which you made here some months ago, and repeated again at St. Paul's the danger of the position being increased lege.. At that time var schools were now College the other day, the English, lun. /equally with those of the British race, & BOR and hoir of the British Empire; and that it is uage is die universal laagnage of the world
saliko his duty and his intorest to make by the spar striking the hull of the steamer under the Grant-in-Aid system, alt ander the bilge every roll she made. After that shemo was alrently in force and one who knows English can be under himself masstor of the English language, kong and the public was sisting tip stood in every part of the world he goes to which he will find a powerful aid to sucess more than an hour's hard work, got clear accepting it. It was only in 1879 that St. Therefore, the study of the English Inn in life here and elsewhers; for the English of the wreck and started the orgines ngai. Joseph's Collage was received under the guage most be the special feature; the ee-bagage, like the Englishrase, is fast over- Grant-in-Aid schouse. St. Joseph's College sential constitution of the curriculum of St spreading the workt from one end of it to It was still blowing a gale, and there was a under Government inspection, prospered Joseph's College. But on the other side, the other. I trust that that golden words very heavy sea. Set double reefed fore even more than it did before. The sult taysail and fore staysail and sparker to of the examination held by the Goverment the Director of St. Joseph's College do not which you have just heard on this subject
exclude the study of other Inspector
by the sink into the hearts of you all. Moet ish steady the ship. Nort morning the weather cation imparted by the Brothers was extrent-in-aid moderated and wo arrived in Hoihow at maly good.
aflord opportunity to the Chinese origin. I need hardly remind doabled in a few years, and we were compose to leas 8.30 pm. Left again on the 10th forelled to have this Collego built in this boys to learn music
French, Chithe public service to computitive examin. nese, and this year wu intend to opensation; and that there is an extensive fold ing of the 11th, experiencing a fresh N.E. opened last year by the worthy lats Ad.class for Latin. The Christian Brother of ourable employ went before the native
ministrator,
for Mr Marsh, with a stat of sight
of this Colony, I fed indeed that. lanching Brothers, the mujority of endeavour to comply with all the pose youth members of the Clerical Ntaff in L Sequeira, 3rd for Writing, a. Prayer
sible wants of the bays education are English born, and three hundred pupils, and in gratifying, as far as possible, the Public Obioss, there are now only 12
among 89 TENDETS are invited by the Straits Govon- and ourselves, feeling at that the thesatia. the different people's testos which aru e Englishmen, that is, whout ona-sevouth of B: Xavier, 3nt for Spelling, an Inkstand, E. Figueiredo, 2nd for Conduct, "Cowper's BAWANG
faction of
Catholic Pioty," presented by Mr O- P. 1st, J. Xavior, a book, presented by His ment for the maintenance of a fortnightly litaring during the last 20 years well described by an Italian poet; not than it
three or four hun-
Lordship the Bishop. mail packet service between Singapore and drod Portuguese arul Chinese boys to
A chi piace la torta é a chi i pasticci." Penang, and tice verad, calling at Malness, occupy good situations, which they fill at
To give you a proof of the Christian Bronial Legislature that, in this, as in other for a period of three years, from the 1st present with the greatest advantage to their May, 1884,
families. But St. Joseph's College got there' carnestness in mocting all possible Colonics, a certain number of the most something else under the Grantin-nid wants of their pupils. In July not, six promiring students from the principal cul- Tux Choya Shinbun furnishes some interest-scheme. It was lately credited with eving months ago, I came to the College and leges, shall be sent to England, at the ing particulars of journalistic enterprise in Krown a wealthy institution. To on why wont round the different olasses, when I saw mille expense, there to complete their
is pour to be credited with being rich is
is a great nuraber of little children, five or six education, as members of the legal or me Japan. During last year 299 papers wore very good thing, but the fact is that the years old, in the lowest classes, and undical professions, or as cugineoza or ac- A noble carcer will this be in existence, 127 having been cramouced grant which St. Joseph's College, with its inquiring why they had been admitted so countants and 64 discontinued within that poriad 300 papils, annually received, although a young into the Coliege I was informed that brought within the reach of every youth in parently a large one who compared with tluse little men came strongly insisting this Colony, whatever his ran may be. The gross circulation was 56,661,751 copies; the gmnt which the other denominational upon their being admitted into the Dollege It has always been the wise and generous
clics, with their fover pupils, received, to learn English,
It appears that these policy of England to admit to the privileges can hardly cover a third of the expenses little ones strongly felt the magical power of her own citizenship the clien races anually incurred by auola arga tuilege of that flag which was foating over the within the wide bounds of her Empire: To His Excellency the Viceroy Ho, has, weus St. Joseph's, and, far from having place where, for the first time, they opened the British Empire of the present day may leam, lately given orders for 5,000 troops fund ui one thousand sterling pounds, their eyes to the light. They folt in a word be applied with greater truth the five lines to be despatched from Wuhu, for the pur. St. Joseph's College las not even one thon that they were British subjects and they syplied by Cinadian to the Ronstan Empire
tell you, ounidentially, were proud of it. But unfortunately thoss of ald pose of more fully protecting Foochow it is, I beliore, in debt. People carmot little things did not know, a word of Eng With this view, the Arsenal stoarer Fang leland how we, being poor, sau do solia. The Directors took compassion o
nuch. and imaging that this Collge in the kindly appointed a Portaguess Pas has been ordered to prouted to Waku backed by a very rich and wealthy corpora- teacher to the two lower classce to enable directly after the completion of some necession. I ant afraid they mistook the Corpo- them to understand the lessons which are sary repaira and internal alterations formation, as there is more than one Catholic given in English. The Portuguesa teacher the better accommodation of the troops. It is also reported that some of the CM. Corporation in Hongkong and although is very well qualified. Besides thoroughly
This is the policy of England, which in S. N. Co.'s steamers will also shortly bring they are all one in autter of faith, teh of known his own langurge, Portuguese,
then has the administration of tamporsi which he learnt with perfection down troops to Foochow from the former affairs quito independient of each other. European Jesuit Fathers, he is quite con- British India and throughout her eastern port, but we cannot vouch for the accuracy, Bat I will explain to you the mystery. We versant with English, French and even colonics bas established a free press, toge of the latter rumear-Fouchere Herati..
Lathr are rich in the sense that we are contento obeys will remais, tad te three gears has promoted education among every class Now it is to be supposed that ther with civil and religious liberty; which with what we have. We don't requie ally in the lower clases, nad will now English nativce nure and more largely to the public of the population which has admitted A CHIEBSE correspondent of N.-U. Dsalary and all we ask from the Minist ensugh when they chall pass to the fourth tice in its various branches, and which
be fed, clothed and lodged. Wo hareuot
For class to understand the lessons in English Neues, at Nanking, writes under date of many expenses, nor many bills to pay the and to try their little curappation in Eng. has everywhora pruinoted the extension of Verper Book and nu. Iakatand, presentei |
instance, we have not the bills milinery shop for ladies' dresses. All the lish. The Portuguese teacher attached to local and municipal institutions. I will profit of our sconoray go to sint and the College is ready also to give extra- now proceed to distribute the prizes. maintain
But to car
como to the lessons in Pretoguese any of the boys in principal part, which is the result of the the mporior classes who should want to ceeded with, His Excellency's work boing.
the Kat examination. Every one of you will study it, not interforing however with F. Hazroy R.N., had been engaged by the Corinissioners of Const Defence at Chiang agree with mo that the surest and sat way hours of the Buglish schup. The boys are interspersed with vocal and instrumental ying to teach the marines forpedo practice, to test the pricingy of scholar and the bups in the classes not quite five hours music of which we published particulars - 37.
a school are definite results by Four hours are not enough to teach them last night. The soliolam also performed a and that he would shortly start for
the subjects reqs red by the Grant-in- the scene of his duties. I have how to examination. The grant-in-aid schome in
Aid Seberne in the superior classes. Hall, farce Cherry Bence.... record that that gentleman started for furce in Hongkong, which I belicie was Chinng-ying on the 2nd inst, by the gun-framed on a parliamentary act of Kigland, an hour is taken for the Catechisin as it is buat Chuch Bai. For the Lust number of the work of the most experienced man in the practise in the Catholic Schools but years the Arsenals have nauufactured educational matters, is entirely grounded extra lessons in Portuguese can be given, innumerable quantities of torpedoes and or definite results. Now, before I tell you as it has been offered to them more than result of the last examination I must once, during the long recreation at noon, mabmarine mities, all of which have
been the resu
Se contion you on the master. The standards or after four o'clock, when the school for stored in the Ordnance storehouse. gress is the amount of these torpedoes that on which the boys are examined, which are English is over. Of course in such a case, It sequin possible to know the exact regnied by our Grant-il-aid scheme in the parents are expected to pay a little number: H. Tso, however, ordered from Hongkong, are higher and a great deal extra, but that would be a
thirty Europa odd new patterned torpedoes, the largest being capable of containing 1 1000 of esplosive matter. These and forty milos of submarine cables have also gone
Jamiary Brd
I hear, that a large number of troops will depart ebertly from this for Tai-wui for
the purpose of garrisoning that place. In
my former letter I mentioned that Captain
nay.
schouls
from
to
from tho
the
can use than the standards of the Mission has expended so much for the Grant-in-sid scheme in force at Singapore, education of the Catholic
at Coylon, and I have rasson tu my oven good Father Burgidgnoli veth and our
Leven now i
in London. Moreover, our good Inspector spending money in providing decour clothes
Haec est in gremio victos que sola
recepit,
Humanque genus common mine
fovit,
Matris, o donira titu; airesque
vocavit Quos Domnit
N. Goolant, lat for Arithmetic and Vacation Taska, a Writing Desk, presented by Bir J. M. Guedes.
L Sanches, Lat for Dictation, a Dictionary,
presented by Hom. D. Saguot
A.
Castro, 1st for Memory Lessons and 2nd for Dictation, an Atlas and an Inkstand, presented by the Hon. F. D. Sassoon. Prayer for Cheap Duran
Book, presented by Mrs J. M
Floating.
F. Pereira, 2nd for Good Conduct, a Proper
Bouk, presented by the Brothers.
J. Gutierrez, 2nd for Arithanatio, a Book, #Physical Geography" and Paper weight, presented by the Hon. F. D. Sassuo
the Hon.. F. Stewart.
J Vieira, Ist for Handwriting, “Ogilvie's
Dictionary presented by Mr H Mody
II. Campos, lat for Application, Ogilvie's Dictionary," presented by Mr H. N. Mody.
Loung Ah Now, for General Improvement. a Writing Desk, presented by Mrs J. M. Guedes.
Lara Ah Wah, for Reading and Arithmetic,
an" Atlas? and Wordsworth's Postical Works," presented by the Spanick Consul
Кок
Chan, for English and Grammar,
Tam
Rose, 2 for Application, reparary, presented by the Italian Poetical Worke," presented by Mr N Mody.
INT CLANS
Hau
Wan, for Reading and Spelling, Chinese and English Dictionary: pra- sented by Mr D. Noronha.
Phing Shang, for English, Words worth's Poetical Works, presented by Mr O. P. Jaw Ah Yan, for Regular tehilance,
Chater
T. Modine, for General Proficiency. Bee-
tan's "Dictionary of Universst Infrog tion, presented by the Hou. P. Ryrie and Brewer's Composition," presented by Inspector Lysaught
J. Costa, 2nd for Vacations Turks, Book,
Physiology," presented by Mr W. Rei-J. Jesus, let for Regular Attendance, mers, Consul for Russia
A.
A.
The distribution of prizes was thien pro-
The following is the prize list :-
A. Fons, lat for flood Conduct, & Prayer Bouk, presented by His Lordship the Blahop
J. Fonseca, Ist for Christin Doctrine, a Prayer Book, presented by Very Buy Father Burghignoli.
G. Yvanovich, 1st for Reading, a Book,
E
Marques, 1st for Spelling, Prayer Bok, presented by Mr Vintenot presented by Mr J. M. Fleming
Bock presented by hir E. Vincent
by Mr A. R. Marty.
Alvares, 2nd for Home Tanks, a Prayer Book, presented by Mr A. R. Murty,
Santos, 1st for Mental Arithmetic, a Dictionary, prosented by Mr A. R. Mar- ty, and a purse by Mr J. J. Francis
Anchado, 2nd for Motory Lessons,
and a Gold Pencil, E. Bellios.
Loureire, 1st for Composition and Gue graphy, Guld folds and Mineral Dis tricts of Victoria," presented by His Excellency the Governm; and "Words worth's Poetical Works," presented by the Hua. F. D. Boasson.
+
"Physical Geography presented by Me C. P. Chater.
Len Tat Wing, for Good Conduct, Physi
cal Geography," presented by Mr G. 8. Cuxon.
Chan On, for Arithmetic, Physical Geography," presented by Mfr. G. B.. Coxon.
Book, Away Po Lam, for Hand Writing,
presented by the Portuguese Consule So Ting Kway, for Arithmetic, a Pap
Vesper Book pre putol, by Mr A. RA. A. Silva, Jur Religious Instruction, Weight, presented by Mr.A. Soth.
F Barradzs, 2nd for Mental Arithmetic, a Gold Prucil, presented by Mr E. R. Be lilios.
A. Roza, for Writing, an Inkstand, pre
seated by Mr W. Reiners,
D. Prestage, Ad for Regular Attendance, a Box of Colours, presented by Mr. P. Dayle
White, for Declamation, a Dictionary, presented by the Belgian Conan
J. Raptis, for Reading Cowper's Poetical
Works presented by Mr A. Seth
1st.
W. White, for Mathematics, Popular Scientibo Regrations," presuhted by Mr Jacinto Lanjay and Wordsworth's Fastical, Work, presented by the Hun T. Jackson Good Conduct and Geometry, Crabb'a English Synonyms,
prosenter by the Hon. F. Stewart "a asid "Brevor's "Com- position, presented by Me H. N. Mody; and Animal Physiology," presented by Inspector Lyaught.
GTH-OLAHK
Yong Chang Sing, for Spelling and Tratión
Jation, a Writing Dook, prcacated by Mrs. J. M. Guedes.
Bow Ah Chan, for Resting and. Transla. tion, x Pencil Case, presented by Mr K. R. Belilica,
Wai Ah Kwen, for Reading and Hand Writing, a Dictionary, presented by Dr Hartigan
E. d'Aluido for Donitsition and Analysis, “Ogilvie a Dictionary," presented by Mr. J. DeStay, New York; nad Brewer's T. Moas, 1st for Analysis and Arithmetic, Lam Al Kwang, for Arithmetic, a Diction-
Composition, presonted by Mr A. Cozon.
"The Student's English Dictionary," ary, presented by Dr Hartigan, prosented by the Hon. F. D. Suasoon; Leu Al Kce, for Spelling, & Dictionary, and Wordsworth's Poetical Works,' prosented by Me H. R. Martin provanted by Me H. R. Martin, Maunger Ip Ah Tat, for Application, a Dictionary,
Shing
for Reading Physicst Geography," premated by Mira 3. M. Fleming
by the Chuck Hai to be used at Chiang-ving of Schools acknowledged that the ques and even shoes to the paur boys to go to Rocha, 1st for Aritluutio a Prayer F. Vanderberg 1st for Ortega and J. Frestage, for Campeition and History, Tang by MrJ. M. Fleading. under the superisitendence of Capt. Harveyi tions which he put this year to the pupil school, and it om ho ressonably expected the 1st For: Rogelar attendanco;' an
FIRE extinguishing arrangements on the Bluf at Yokohama do not appear to be in a very efective state, if the following para graph from the Japan Lasette accurately
сотде
Inkstand, presented by the Brothers.
for Handwriting, Tod for Language
Lat fur Good Marks, a silver watch, pre-
of Hongkong and Dhina Das Company, praented
by
Was
HOLL I
ard Cowper's Poetical
à
sented by a friend of St. Joseph's College. J. M. Alves, 1st for Geography 1st for Works," presented by Mr A. Beth,
sented by the Portuguero Coneal, Language and 1st for Memory Leavour, A. da Coste, for Mapa Beth Che Ah Yau, for Arithmetic, a book, pro- 2 books Brave lives and Noble," pre Writing Davis's Dictionary pre Low Al Wah, for Hand Writing, a Book,
sented aonted by Mr Ji. J. Francis; Words-
ing De Hastigan
and Brewer's presented by the Portuguese Consol Eagilah Composition," printed by the Low Ah Fak, for Requine Attendants, Die-worth's Pactical
Hav. Father Burt
Spanish Consal
Book, presented by the Brothers.
Works," presented
by
book
tion: 2nd für Home Tasks and
fst for Good Conduct let for
Hur King Team, for Good Conduct, a Book
presented by the Brothers.
Ng Man Tim, for Eanding, a Book, pro-,
sented by Hon. T. Jackson. Hue Ah Wub, for: Good Cond an Juke
stand, presented by Mr. pro-Chan Ah Fook, for Reading, an Inkstand,
pamented by Mr H. M. Mody. Yung Ab Teem, for Reguler Attendance, a
Faper Weight, presented
From this we can observe the energy and of St. Joseph's College were usually that the parents will pay a little extra. zoal of H.E. Es in the matter of the difficult. Having cautioned yon thus, Bat, Ladies and gentlemen, I am afraid
to tell you the result of the examian I sve intruded too much on your kindness 4. Fils, let for Writing, a Gold Pencil defence of the Southern Porta.
cap, presented by Afr E R. Bellius tion. I will
a fow words: We and patience. I coucfurla by assuring you Bay it in a presented 206 bays to be axhuined; if these all, ut education has always boon and J. Corvath, Ist for General Improvement,
Book, presented by Dr Hartigen. 205, 180 were examined, and only iftoon shall always be the object I have most at failed, giving thus a percentage of 92.. Iheart. I have worked for it for 26 years and M Vas, ud for Good Conduct, a Hartigen tionary, pre onted by Dr. think you will agree with me that the good I have green eld on account of it. To it Christian Brothers have reason to be proud I will devote my last years, My ambitios, A. Marques, 2nd for Christian Thetrine, a A. C. da Rocha, let for atory Lessons; W. Dixon, for Mapping and Analysis, Prayer Book, presented by Very Rev2d for Orthography 3rd for Home The Student English Diationary," of this. In London, I am told, a parentage if you want to know it, is to provide my
Tasks and 2nd for Good Marks, represents the state of affairs there
presented by the Italian Cozeel; and of D is considered as very good.
Father Burghignoli. P We got flock with schools in which not only the
Guld Every boy's Annual," and a Writing ***** Robinson Crusoe," presented by Mr friend
D. J, Gonsalves presented by Mr A, G. Romano, Scallered over the Bluff at convenient a parcentage of more than 31, narly 93 rules of our Church could be complied F. Ronous, 2nd Br. Rot.ba, a distances apart may be seen a number of which we can consider is a great nieces with, but ach a school which should te Pencil case, presented by
W. Lose for Arithmetic
* Dictionary large barrels with the initials V.F.B." But the principal and most imporint feasseand to no other school in Hongkong B. Silva, End for Spelling an Liksten, F.
And Carper's Poetical Work, presonted by Dr F. Fingenot. painted upon them. These tasks have been tune of the reenlt of the last examination St. Joseph's College is growing and growing
Spor Goo Marks, a book **Bvorý sented by Air G. S. Coron, so placed by the Yokohsing Fire Frigado, is that in the highest standard, the sixth, every day: the number daily increasing of 4 yazs, 2nd for Arithmetic, a Dictionary,
presented by the Hon. PT Lobe, for Religious Instruction and and in view of the exceeding difficulty in which English composition is ons af the tas papils, the patronage from all classes presented by Bon F. Stewart.
Rynie; and Ogilvie's Diensuary," pro- Drawing, Brower's Composition and the A. Alves, 2nd for Rognlar esdevor, za in procuring water in an emergener on the prominent subjects, we presented this year, afforded to this achoul in giving
Gust Pencit
sented by Mr CUP, Chater." presited by Me J. G.
presented by Mfr CUSU, Bluf for the 15% of hand engines, chit 10 boys, wure than ever were presented allotting, say schults by the Counaister
J. Pigeon, lit for Arithmetic 2nd for
A Coron gade before, and of these 10, all passed but one, and your larga attendance, testify to the valite will he considerable. The fire brigade Joseph's College was credited before publio that not only the majority, but the F. 1
for 2nd Writing Prayer Book,
Meinory Lessons and 3rd for Languge
B Sour, for Arithmetic, "A Guide to & LEANA, 21
bookWonderland of Work re English Comprising and Colotino's presented by the Brothers.
sented by Mr. J. 3. Frosis; and a Gro- Algebra,
by Me W. Heiners. nient, a Guid Ponvil cass, presented by graplay, prouted by friend of St.
Jenoph's College.
Bagliria, Set, fue Orthography: 2 for ME. B. Belilin
Application, book Lays of wncient Rome, presented by Mrd. J. Fann nud » Googonghy, present by Me Vinceno
having supplied the receptacles, it is earnest ly hoped that Bluff residents, for whoss with being strong in the lowest standards, whole community is satisfied with the edu benefit they are intended, will keep them but the result of the last examination cation injucted at St.
full of water;, a sorsíos of neither proves that it is strong also in the highest Joseph's College is gradollege, F., Danonberg und för: General Improve
becoming the
and
L
J
always temuble not exporte if perfinned by house laudards. Ladies, and Gentlemen, the coturs of learning for our youth, andation P. Marques, and for doud Conduct, a Dio-4. holders, has involving both if andarlaken Directors of St. Joseph's College bok for your Excellaney spoke u
tionary, presented by Chevr. 1. Minsso by the brigade. Notwithstanding the nothing but for fact and you will agria has been remarked among the pupils, number of houses and the large aggregats with ins that the results of tho examination Here in this College our boys started last G. Marques, ard for Christiat Doctrine. 8 value of buildings and contents on the are enough to declare St. Joseph's College year a small but intervaling nowspaper Book, presented by Mrs J. M. Fleraing. Lakstand, Bluff, and the utter hepelasiess of a first ches educational establishment, an in
1 by them. English, written and conducted
A. Rangel, 3rd for Radding, an
be the Spanish Copan adequate protection against fire without institution of which the Commurty tony Here they are contemplating Debating
Sed for Spellings Dictionarys Lome outlay for indispensable appliances; it be proud. But it will surprise you very Society in English and Library with good
presented by the Spanish Consul is feet that when the fire brigade appeat much if I say that I have till now related English books. I account all this as a result
fus aid in the promotion of their good only part of the Brothers work. The of pens Excellency's rouminendation of F. Brangeliste, 3rd for Arithmetic, a Prayer presented by the Very Rev. Father Book, fatentions to adopt soup means for reader Christian Brothers have doun more than studying English sad to your patronages
Burghignoli. ing the Blut pors secure, only two roaidents simply comply with the regulations of the Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank you all with responded, and the manificent sum of TEN grant-in-aid scheme they teach it this St. my whole heart and I send my thanks over Teu dollars Joseph's College auby cte which is ut to Mr Bolilige for his scholarship and to DOLLARS a subsalbid. won't go far, and the practical conclusion is requested by the grant-in-aid athews. The the Committes for having this year allotted that if the Bluf cannot be protected for the grant-in-aid scheine only requires six two of them to St. Joseph's College and in G. Remedios, ára for Writing, a Pencu
# is now! sum it may romain exposed as it i
classes, and in St. Joseph's College pan the expectation that many others night
J. Bauche, Brd for Regular Attendance,
an Inkstand, presented by MV cenot.
case, preasted by the Brothers,
boy'
Fatin Lat for Regine Attendsam, "The Pistresque World,” 2 solarn
resented by Bey. Father Vigano.
Animal Physiot
Physiology
25. Brags for Mental Arithmetic, ***The * Student's English Dictionary" and " Me- she
dusios for Become prosented by Eg. F. D. B
by Mr H. M.
Yeu Al Chau, for Arithmetic, & Paper. Weight, presented by Mr H. M. Mody. Leting Karon that for Application, a Pencil
presented by F. Sassoon.
Fooshow.
We are formed that Ho In Chang, F. Francis, For Home Lessons and History, whose appointments Imperial Commis
Cassell & Bysk, or Sporte," prodenied moner so the Arsenal we alluded to in a
previous issue, took over the soilu eð
that
O. Hyndman for Religions Instruction, utice on Saturday last, the 29th December, *** Bros & Consposition" and "Coumper's | The confiscation, by the Chinese Authoris Work Hi Loadship the Lies of two foreign staan lagabat paying Bishop
Bakween Foochow and Shui Kow, vill be In the recollection of warrendarel Weno 31Patres | Footer from the Anchure that the lanter Hex Pof the bare bos and cape into
J. M. Tavares, and für Orthography, and
2id for Geography; 2books/Bouvizia) C and Invention of, the bath ornicry. presented bij De Marine and Canal Boy preted by the Footguns Com
M. Brand for Good Condit
· Tat for Horne Tasks, Nuttall's Djotionary,
the