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spread it abroad as much as they could. In that way the Chinese gentlemen would come to see the benefits of Western culture and they would be more ready to send their girls to school. He was very glad the other day to admit two Chinese gentlemen into practice as solicitors at the court, both of whom had been in England for some time, and who had been at a large public school-Cheltenham College. One of them had gone beyond the public school, and had taken his degree at the University of Ox- ford. He thought that was a very good example to follow, and if the men followed that example —and a number of them did so by going to Queen's College-and getting an English education there he did not see why the girls should not do the same, because Chinese gentlemen must bear in mind that as their sons became imbued with Western ideas they would not be satisfied that their mothers and sisters should remain ignorant of these ideas. He put it to the Chinese gentlemen in the colony that if they wanted their sons to be highly educated and get some of the benefits of Western civilization they must make up their minds that the women must also share in the same degree, these benefits. He con- gratulated Mrs. Bateman on the large gather- ing and the successful result of the examination, and he was quite sure all who were present were pleased to see the happy girls so nicely dressed. He hoped those who had not got prizes would strive to get them next year, and those who had got them would endeavour to get better and higher prizes.
At the conclusion of his Lordship's address several pupils gave an enjoyable entertainment.
The following is the prise-list :-
1st Class-Composition, Eliza Moore; Arith- metic, May Hunter; Grammar, Lizzie Olson, Geography, Ethel Long; History, Jane Quin- cey; Dictation, Eliza Moore, Reading; Ida Armstrong; Map Drawing, Madeline Quincey; Attendance, Lizzie Olson; Highest Marks, Eliza Moore, Needlework, Louisa Heang.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Drill.-1st, Alice Lesbirel; 2nd, Kitty Abra. ham; 3rd, Elsie Lang.
The Head Mistress begs to offer her most sincere thanks to the following gentlemen for their kind subscriptions to the Prize-fund : Hons. E. R. Belilios, J. J. Bell Irving, Dr. Ho Kai, H. E. Wodehouse, Messrs. Byramjee, Victor Deacon, H. L. Dennys, H. Dann, Fung Wa-ohan, D. Gillies, F. D. Goddard. J. D. Humphreys, Ho Tung, Ho Amei, T. Jackson, Mowbray Northcote, A. Gomes, W. Tarn, Wy Ping, Lau Wal-chun, W. Quincey, Ho Fook, Yeung Wai-on, Kee. Fai-shan, Wai Sun,
Thek.
We are requested by Mrs. Bateman, Head Mis- tress of the Belilios Public School, to state that a prize was given to the first class by Sir John Carrington for diligence, aptitude, and good conduct. The prize was awarded to May Hun- ter. A prize was also prsented to the second class by Mr. G. J. W. King and awarded to Rosie Kennett.
THE GOVERNOR'S THANKS 10 THE JUBILEE COMMITTEE. The following correspondence is published in the Gazette:~
GOVERNOR TO CHAIRMAN, JUBILEE
CGMMITTEE.
Government House, Hongkong, 14th July, 1897. Sir,-As the representative of the Queen in this Colony, I have the honour to request you, in your capacity of Chairman, to convey to the Jubilee Committee an expression of my high appreciation of their valuable services in connexion with the recent commemoration of the Sixtieth Year of Her Majesty's Reign.
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celebrated in a manner worthy of the great occasion. I accordingly desire to tender to you my cordial thanks for your great assistance in securing that result.-I have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient servant,
WILLIAM ROBINSON, Governor. T. Jackson, Esq., Hon. Treasurer, Jubilee
Committee.
TREASURER, JUBILEE COMMITTEE, TO GOVERNOR,
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking ·
Corporation,
Hongkong, 15th July, 1897. Sir, I beg to acknowledge your Excellency's despatch of yesterday's date, in which you have had the thank me for the services honour of rendering as Honorary Treasurer of the Jubilee Fund.
I would wish to point out that in the collection of funds I was ably assisted by the Chairman, the Honourable C. P. Chater, Mr. H. N. Mody, and Fung Wha Chuen; these gentlemen ligh- tend myduties very considerably. I would also like to place on record the very kindly recep tion we met with at very house we called at, and the very hearty manner in which all classes of the community subscribed towards celebra- ting the Sixtieth Anniversary of Her Most Gracious Majesty's Reign.-I have the honour to be, your excellency's most obedient, humble servant,
T. JACKSON.
To His Excellency Sir William Robinson,
G.C.M.G.
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'GOVERNOR TO HON, SECRETARY, JUBILEE.“
COMMITTEE.
Government House, The befitting manner in which the historio
Hongkong, 14th July, 1897. Sir, I have the honour, as the representative and memorable occason was celebrated in this Colony reflects the greatest credit on the Com-
an expression of my appreciation of your ser- mittee generally and merits my grateful of the Queen in this Colony, to convey to you acknowledgments. To the Chairman, the
Committee, in connexion with the commemora- metic, Annie Parker; Grammar, Annie Parker; tary, upon whom the greater share of responsi- tion of the Sixtieth Year of Her Majesty's 2nd Class Composition, Ella King; Arith- Honorary Treasurer, and the Honorary Secrevices, as Honorary Secretary of the Jubilee
Reign. Geography, Ella King; Map Drawing, Elizability and work must necessarily have fallen, Turner; History, Elliza Turner; Dictation, tty special thanks are due, and it is my inten- mon to convey an expression of my gratitude Rosie Kennett; Reading, Rosie Kennett; Needlework, Annie Parker; Attendance, Rosie sio each of those efficers individually.I have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient Kennett; Highest Marks, Rosie Kennett.
ervant,
WILLIAM ROBINSON,
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The excellence of the general arrangements, for which you must necessarily have been in a great measure responsible and towards which your previous experience as Honorary Secre- tary in the memorable year of 1887 doubtless largely contributed, was worthy of the great occasion and tended to ensure the successful
3rd Class Composition, Daisy Mather; Arithmetic, Jenny Madar; Crammar, Letitia King; Geography, Emma Legge; History, Letitia King; Dictation, Mande Graig Read The Hon. C. P. Chater, C.M.G., Chairman, celebration of the unique event.
ing, Maude Craig; Needlework, Johorah Mohammed; Attendance, M. Craig, D. Mather; Highest Marks, Letitia King,
Jubilee Committee.
Governor.
CHAIRMAN, JUBILEE COMMITTEE, TO GOVERNOR.
4th Class-Writing, Rosetta ‘Ahwee; Arith-
Hongkong, 20th July, 1897. metic, Alice Lesbirel; Grammar, Kitty Abra- ham; Geography, Rosetta Ahwee; History, Lily Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge re- King Dictation, full marks all; Reading,ceipt of your letter of the 14th inst., in which, Hilda Lang; Needlework, Nellie Olson; Atten- dance, Kitty Abraham; Highest Marks, Hilda Lang..
5th Class-Reading, Bessie Kennett, Writing, Lily Heang; Grammar, L. Heang, H. Esmail, C. Quincey, B. Kennett; Geography, Cecilia Quincey; Diotation, Helena Esmail; Arithmetic, Alice Vanstone; Needlework, Lily Heang; At-
as the representative of the Queen in this Colony, you request me, in my capacity of Chairman, to convey to the Jubilee Committee oiation of their valuable services in connexion an expression of your Excellency's high appre- with the recent commemoration of the Sixtieth Year of Her Majesty's Reign.
I shall have great pleasure in making known my colleagues on the Committee, the flatter-
I accordingly desire to convey to you my grateful thanks for the manner in which you discharged your onerous duties.-I have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient servant, WILLIAM ROBINSON,
Governor. The Honourable J. H. Stewart Lockhart, Hon.
Secretary, Jubilee Committee.
HON. SECRETARY JUBILEE COMMITTEE, TO GOVERNOR.
Hongkong, 16th July, 1897. Sir,— I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your Excelleney's letter No. 98/G. of the 14th instant from which I am pleased to learn with the commemoration of the Sixtieth Year of Her Majesty's Reign were regarded as satis- factory.
tendance, Lily Heang, Bessie Kennett; Highesting terms in which your Excellency is pleased that the general arrangements in connexion
Marks, Bessie Kennett.
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6th Class-Reading, Georgina King; Writ Ing, Minnie Sutherland; Arithmetic, Frederic Hyndman, Dictation, G. King, R. Neubrunn, M. Sutherland, E. Rodger, I. Ramsay, O. Hyndman, 0. Humphreys, Full Marks; Need- lework, Annie Mann and E. Rodger; Highest Marks Ina Ramsay; Attendance,, Octavius Hyndman.
7th Class-Reading, Hannah Rodger; Writ- ing, Ah Yuke; Arithmetic, Ah Yuk, Chow Lan; G. Young, J. Madar, C. Kia, M. Peter- son, Parker, I. Norna, E. Hyndman, P. Quincey, H. Rodger, full marks all; Diota- tion, Ah Yuke, Chow Lan, J. Madar, B. Walker, M. Petersen, E. Parker, I Norna, E. Hyndman, A. Neill, P. Quincey, E. Agaback,
to refer to the services of the Committee, and I shall not fail to convey to the Honorary Trea aurer and Honorary Secretary the special thanks accorded to them.-I have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient Servant,
C. P. CHATER.
To His Excellency Sir William Robinson,
G.C.M.G., Governor, &c.
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With respect to my share in carrying out those arrangements, I was very glad to be able
to render assistance on such a memorable and
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auspicious occasion, and I am much gratified to find that any help I may have given has with your approval.-I have the honour to be,
J. H. STEWART Lockhart, GOVERNOR TO HON. TREASURER JUBILEE sir, your Excellency's most obedient servant,
Honorary Secretary, Jubilee Committee. Excellency
Robinson, Sir William G.C.M.G.,
COMMITTEE.
Government House, Hongkong, 14th July, 1897, SIR,-As the representative of the Queen in this colony, I desire to convey to you my hearty acknowledgment of the valuable services rendered by you, as Honorary Treasurer of the
a full marks all; Needlework, Ida Norna; Jubilee Committee, in connexion with the
Attendance, Elia Hyndman, Patrick Quincey; Highest Marks, Ethel Parker; Reward for Diligence, Mary Davis.
Infants, Nancy Sutherland, A. Vanstone, full marks all.
Recitation-Bessie Walker,
recent celebrations in Her Majesty's honour.
The generous response of the community to your appeal on behalf of the Committee is a gratifying indication of the loyalty of this colony, and enabled the commemoration of the sixtieth year of Her Majesty's reign to be
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&c.,
GOVERNOR TO CHAIRMAN, JUBILEE COMMITTEE.
Government House, Hongkong, 14th July, 1897. Sir, I desire to convey to you an expression of my appreciation of the able assistance which, in your capacity of Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, you afforded me as the represents-¡