Intimations.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1658.
AN important capture of pirates was effected at Hanoi on the night of the 28th ulto. The atcamer Tigre of the Correspondances Fluviales was proceeding towards the Five Pagodas, when cries for help were heard; on throwing the
WE would remind our readers that the American Musical Comedy and Opera Company will perform Balfe's "Bohemian Girl" at the Theaire Royal, City Hall, this evening.
WATSON'S PRICKLY HEAT LOTION cries proceeded a junk was seen surrounded by Society bas awarded a medal and certificate to
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skin
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A light use of WATSON'S SALINE APERIENT in the morning is also recommended as a deterrent.
A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Rongkom, 8th August, 1888
piratical sampans, and the respective crews engaged in a hand-to-hand fight. A boat from the Tiere was quickly despatched to the scene of action, and without any great trouble succeeded in rescuing the junk and capturing the pirates, |-Tur Peking Gazette of the 20th ulto, publishes a memoriafic which Wu Ta-ch'eng, the Governor at Canton, enters a strong protest against the Board's treatment of Shen keng-yao, an officer Kirin frontier. who served under bits in the delimitation of the The undertaking was of an entirely new nature, which required a knowlege of map-making and considerable tact in execu tionCall the Governor's staff Shen was the one who possessed the greatest experience, and whose services were of most value. It is quite unfair, therefore, that while otliers are rewarded. he should be left out in the cold, and it is asked | that the Board should be directed to reconsider his case. Granted by Rescript.
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·HONGKONG, MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 1888.
TELEGRAMS.
(Reuters)
THE PARNELL INQUIRY,
It has been said that the Devil can quote Latin 16 suit his own purposes. Listen to Brownie" in Saturday's China Snail :--"That about the only negative good point about Sir John Pope toe, the line and in effect said I'm the will the distinguished persifleur of the mis sionary rág explain to the one reader by what system of logic, arguaient, calculation, or what ever it may be called, he makes out Governor Hennessy's vigorous policy in keeping his subordinates in their proper places to be a "negative" action Brownie's" paradoxes are ery much like his scribbling--pap to suckle
Governor. The italics are ours. And now
LONDON, August rath The Bill for a Committee of Inquiry into the charges made by the Timer against Mr. Parnell has been read a third time in the House of
Commons.
THE COMMUNE IN PARIS. A great Communist demonstration has taken place in Paris header by Rochefort Red flags
were displayed and conflicts with the Police occurred dung which revolvers were fired.
(From the Courrier d'Haiphộng.) THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC.
PARIS, July 31st. The-President of the Repúblic has transinitted his cordial thanks to the Republicans of Hanoi for the congratulatory message senthim by cable,
August 1st.
The President has left Paris for his scat at' Fontainebleau.
Admiral.
MONSIEUR ZOLA.
It is reported that M. Zola aspires to a seat in the French Academy,
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·LOCAL AND GENERAL.
THE "Apear" steamer Japan left Singapore for this port yesterday morning and is expected here on or about the 18th inst
THE returns of the number of visitors to the City hali Museaps for the week ending August 12th, are;-uropeans 125, Chinese 1,584; total, 1,700, THE Manager of the E. E. A. and China Telegraph Company informs us that direct Communication with Nagasaki was temporarily restored this morning but failed again this afternoon, the final repairs being delayed by bad weather.
INTERVIEWED in Adelaide, ze the Chinese ques
tio, Cardinal Moran said: "The Chinese in Australia are of a low tribe, the scum of the lowest classes. But," he added, pensively; "only the idle, worthitss men object to them." Aller this, Australians are justified in accepting his Eminence's insults as compliments.
The following decree by the Governor-General of the Philippine Islands, dated 7th inst, is published in the Manila Diario of the St- In conformity with information received from the Sanitary Board, and taking into considera. tion the fact that from the 14th July last no case of cholera nostras has been reported in the neighbouring Colony of Hongkong, I hereby
fools on..
Mr. H. M. Thomsett, acting sub-accountant of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, for rescuing
a Chinese girl from drowning in the harbour about three months ago. It will be remembered that Mr. Thomsett was on the verandah of the Bank building when the cry of "save life" raised, and that he at once rushed downstairs, dived off the Praya wall and succeeded in bring ing the drowning girl ashore in safety. Dr. Canilie sent a properly authenticated report of the occurrence to the Secretary of the Royal Humane Society, with the satisfactory result, above, noted. We heartily congratulate Me. Thomsett on the gratifying acknowledgement made of his gallantry in saving a fellow creature's life.
THR N. C. Daily News of the 4th inst. says:-- Kung, Tactai, with his staff, paid a formal visit yesterday morning to Dr. W, Wykeham Myers, at the residence of Mr. E. Bois, where the Doctor and his pupils have been staying during their sojourn in Shanghai, Mr. A. G. Wood, Chair man of the Municipal Councive His Excellency son assisted Dr. Myers to receive The Tantai said that his visit was intended to Tack hot spiccinien of the wep int nurance which Dr. Myers had initiated, to whom he had much pleasure in giving a private letier of intra- duction to his personal friend, the Haikwan Taotni at Tientsin. in the general conversation which followed, the Tastal expressed his intention of introducing pure water into Shanghai city, and following up that innovation by the introduction of some foreign mode of lighting, and of proceed ing with the improvement of the Soochow Cieck as soon as cooler weather arrived. Dr. Myers' ambulance section, with the bugler, gave His Excellency a general salute when he arrived and when he left; and the real interest in the work which Kung displayed is another proof of the general advance which the country and its officials are making..
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TOTAL WRECK OF THE
LEESANG."
In our issue of Saturday last we published n paragraph from the Shanghai fercury stating. that the Indo China Steam Navigation Co.'s stranded steamer Leesong would probably be floated intact off the rocks at the Lian-ti Shan Promontory during the approaching spring um We now regret to learn that a late-telegrùm received by Messra. Jardine, Matheson & Co., the Company's Agents, brings the intelligener that this fine vessel has become a total wreck. The typhoon which passed over Fort Arthur on or about the 6th inst, completed the work of destruction, and nothing now remains of the Zeesang but battered mass of twisted iron plates and broken ribs. There has happily been no loss of life, as Captain Barrier and his officers and crew had timely notice of the approaching storm, and were therefore able
to abandon the vessel without "confusion or panic.
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The Leesang, when she went ashore, was on a voyage to Chefoo and Newchwang, at which latter port she would have been chartered to load for Swatow. She carrieda light miscellaneous cargo, some of which was got out of her sonn after stranding, and which has consequently been saved, although it is supposed, in the absence of information to the contrary, thata considerable, quantity has gone with the ship. The Leasing was only about two and a half or three years old, waring been built in 1865 by the London and Glasgow Shipbuilding Company, as Govan; she was constructed of mild steel, and was 1697 tons gross. At the time of her stranding she was in charge of her late chief officer, Captain Barrier." who had just succeeded Captain Sawyer, who brought her out from home.
9.-What are the acanings of the following terms used in reference to flowers :--
-Irregular. B-Symmetrical. c-Incompleter
Monæclaus. e-Diacious ?.. 10-What is the name applied to that organ of a composite flower which corresponds to the
differences between composite and other ordinary': flowers,
calyx in other flowers, and explain the chief
1-Describe four different structures of the corolla.
12-Specify four different modes in which stamens are inscrled and state three methods of cohesion of stamens.
13-Describe, the process of fertilization of a dicotyledonous plant.
14-Fill up the schedules with accurate descriptions of the two kinds of flowers placed before you.
Examiner's
Questions:-
CHEMISTRY.
Wiliam Taylor, Esq. W. E. Crow, Esq.
1.-How do you prepare Hydrogen gas è make a sketch of the apparatus you would use; give an equation showing the re-action.
2-An ordinary wine bottle is capable of
holding of the money, about fast stains of pressure of the atmosphere, about 14 mitrogen. What weight of Hydrogen gas would, under the same conditions fill six wine bottles?
3-How would you distinguish sulphate of magnesium from sulphate of zinc P
4-Explain the difference between a I therefore
chanical mixture and a chemical compound. Give examples.
Tartar Emetic. Calorick: Sugar of Lead.
me-
5.Write the Chemical formula for the follow- ing substances :-"
Potassium Iodide. Sodium Carbonate. Ammonium Citrate, Calcium Chloride. Copper Sulphate. Corrosive Sublimate. Antimon Sulphide.. 6-How would you distinguish a solution of“ Chloride of Sodium from a solution of ladide of Sodium 20
Mr. Ortiz to negotiate the sale of the Estrella. I know Mr. McGregor Smith; his brother, J. H. Smith, and Mr. Rapp were partners in the firm of Blackhead, & Co. The ship was lying here in March, 1885, when Mr. Rapp came to for $20,000. On the 30th March I went with him to Mr. Caldwell, to satisfy him about some claims against the ship. Mr. Caldwell explained the matter. On the 14th April the ship was arrested, at the suit of McGregor. Smith, and I informed Mr. Kapp, whom I saw every day. The payment $10,000 was due at the end of the month, but it was understood that whilst the ship was under arrest it should not be made. I made every effort to release the ship through Mr Caldwell, who gave me any information he had, which 1 cominunicated to Mr. Rapp. McGregor Smith wanted a bond for $11,000 as security, and I was quite willing, and had authority, to do so He was a man who changed his mind--he agreed to one thing one day and to another the next. On the and May I wrote to Mr. Rapp, after I had arranged with Mr. Caldwell to give the bond, that the ship was free, and the payment of $10,000 might be made. On the 11th I wrote again asking for the money, saying that the ship was free as far as Rapp was concerned. I wrote next day to Mr. Caldwell asking him to assure Mr, Holmes that things were all right. The moment McGregor Smith found us willing he increased his claim to $15,000. I agreed to give a bond for that amount, but naturally the alteration caused. 8011e delay. On the 27th May the Court ve ne permission to enter into the required security, in $5,000 cash and $10,000 in personal bonds, and I then thought everything was setiled.
wrote to Rapp next day saying that everything was all right, and I supposed he would take the Estrella way that week. The bond had not then been signed, as by it I was to be made liable for claims not only on Ortiz but also on Birchalland Robinson, the lessees ofthe Estrella. On the 10th June the bill of sale was signed at the Spanish Consulate, and a similar document was afterwards executed at Mr. Holmes. Mr. Rapp had previously paid $15,000, in ail, and knew how things were going. $5,000 more was then paid, and it was arranged by Mr. Rapp and myself that the remaining $poco should be IT is stated in our evening contemporary of paid on the transfer. On the 16th June the security was deposited with Mr. McGregor, and Saturday that the confidence in the manage ment of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bankingquested Rapp to pay me the balance of the Corporation, here and elsewhere, is now perhaps any, adding that if JJ. Smith demanded stronger than ever it was," The author of this $3.000 or $4.000 1 should hold him (Rapp) harmless. That day Rapp made arrangements assertion did well to qualify his assertion with
for taking the ship away, but she the word "perhapa". The amount of confidence stopped. There was some talle of al German in the present management the Bank was clearly shown a few weeks since by the ag, Mr. Rapp and I having talked about the observations made-publicly by those who do best way of keeping them off after Rapp took not stand in awe of the modern Council of Ten, possession. We believed that if he got her away it would be to his advantage.. I knew it and privately by the toadies, fuft-hunters, and bangers on who owe their existence to Bank was his intention to take her away as soon as he patronage when it was discovered that the got possession, and we understood that under the German lag no one could touch her. I heard Reserve Fund was to be increased by only one afterwards that they intended to tow her out of the lakh of dollars instead of the three lakhs that jurisdiction of the Colony. Between March and had previously been semi-officially announced; abservations and bread insinuations to be heard trouble; I think he was Mr. McGregor Smith's and it is further evidenced by the disparaging June 1. H. Smith had been threatening some in all public places of resort every day of the tool. No action had been filed, as they wanted to come one at a time. They threatened us with week. The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank is one of the most wonderful money-making to Mr. Caldwell. I was ready to provide for their a writ about the 1st June, and I handed the letter machines of modern times, but the less claim, although we considered it most exorbitant, said about the greatly vaunted management the better-the record is anything but law. and his colleagues of the Court of Directors deposit, $4,000 being for f. H. Smith and $5,000 less, as the astute and clever Chief Manager Mr Rapp knew I was proposing to give security. I therefore forwarded $9,000 to Mr. Caldwell, to know right well. Do we consider "Brownie," for the cash security in Mr. McGregor Smith's the special advocate of the management, to be one of the toadies, tuft-hunters, and hangers-on claim. Itwasthen I wrale to Mr. Rapp, promising who owe their existence to Bank patronaga? responsile unfil he nadenken possession, and lic I hold him harmless. I meant that I would be There is not the alightest doubt about it. The understood that at least if he did not he should future of medical education in the Far East, unless bored in the top of the glass just over the... power of money is great in this colony; a few men are born grovellers, some grovel by instinct, some by inclination, and others again for bare existence. The person who tried to write up the management of the big local Bank in the China Mall probably belongs to the last named class; but in any case he has fully established his claim to the gravelling championship.
cull the following from the Courrier Haiphong" M. Duleau de Vaulcomte, a Deputy for Réunion, read on the 16th June last his repert hafore the Commission appointed by the French Chambers to examine the Treaty of Commerce and Friendship between France and China. It will be remembered that after the conquest of Tonquin two Treaties of Commerce were signed between France and China, that of April 2511, 1886, concluded by M. Cogordan, and the supplementary Trenty of June 26th, 1887, concluded by M. Constans. These two Treaties have been submitted for ratification to the French Chasohers. The author of the Report also gives an account of the Convention celebrated by France and China for the delimitation of the frontiers of Tonquin, and a complete exposé of the commercial situation of France in the Far Last. The Commission approved the Report and authorised M. Dureau de Vaulcomte to lay it before the Chambers on June 17th. We all THE FRENCH NAVY,
know that these, two Treaties have already been Rear Admiral Miot has been appointed Vice- ratified by the Chinese Government; the moment they are takfied by the French Chambers they may be enforced without any further delay," It will be a cold day when the Model Settlement "gets left." Shanghai is really a wonderful place; if not exactly the birthplace, it is at least the home of genius. It is a city of "bosses" as well as the "boss" city in the Extreme Orient It has long stood pre-eminent for its champions in all departments of art and science, and all the ether things that make up life. Its "boss" Municipal Council, police force, parsons, lawyers, diplomatist, share traffickers, frauds of various kinds, race-ponics and jockeys, cricketers, male and female missionaries, etc, etc., have long been looked up to and admired at a distance by the down-trodden citizens and other unhappy mediocritics for which Hongkong is so justly renowned. And now bur respected contemporary the Shanghai fercury has developed the champion ink-slinger in dramatic criticism, who, in his tura, has produced the "boss" reciter of the universe and quite a crowd of "basses" in the musical line. Yes, a wonderful place in Shanghai. There was a smoking concert held IN response to the invitation of Mt. Bavier nt the Lyceum Theatre the other night in Chaffour, managing director of the Sociét connection with the Shanghai Literary and Française de Charbonnages du Tonkin, Thebating Society "boss" institution of its
number of gentlemen, representing most of the kind andour critical calleague of the Mercury leading interests of the colany, embarked yester, not only gave his trunk an airing" but spread day afternoon on board the Company's steam himself in style. Far Be it from our wish to launch Fanny, which was under orders to run suggest that this critic's forle is ladling out jam short trial trip prior to taking her departure for wholesale with a fire-shovel, we rather prefer the mines at Halong Bay. The Fanny was to believe that all the artistes who took part in formerly owned by Chinese who ran her as the smoking concert are musical and dramatica ferry boat, but she has since been thoroughly overhauled by Messrs. Geo. Fenwick & Co, geniuses, whose modesty alone prevents them
and almost entirely renovated, and is now a very from going to London and taking the shine out of Sims Reeves, Santley, Edward Lloyd, Henry handsome, substantial, and useful craft. It s Irving, and other celebrities, and that it is all intended to utilise the Fanny at the Company's pure gospel about the "splendidly rendered" mines for towing and general purposes, and as ariar, the "brilliantly executed" romansas, the the presence of the 'managing director at head "loud and deafening applause," the "vociferous quarters will be necessary for a considerabl encores," the "Touchant style that caused quite a period, and as voyages to and from Haiphong and bush in the crowded house," the "unrivalled Hanoi are likely to be frequent, Mr. Bavier comic singing that elicited such an uproarious Chaffour bas very wisely decided to establis encore that the singer was forced to repeat his his 'hotel' on board the launch. Ver chanson," and the unsurpassable reciter whose spacious and tastefully furnished quarter The Queen Mab's Speech from Romeo and have therefore been provided, so that in poi
of fact the Fanny is more like a yacht thai Juliet" proved a regular paralyser.
a collier in miniature. Shortly after 4 o'cloc! Tite American Musical Comedy and Opera Pedder's Wharf and steamed towards the Cap yesterday afternoon she left her moorings of Company gave a very creditable representation of Sir Julius Benedict's popular opera "The Lily sing-moon, taking the passage inside Stonecutter of Killarney at the Theatre Royal, City Hall, Island. There was a stiff breeze blowing and on Saturday, before a large audience. The big swell, but the little craft bowled merrily along honors of the performance were fairly divided and evidenced that she can both go fast and between Miss Maude Hare (Elle O'Connor) and behave well in a sea-way. After getting fairl Mr. J. F. Sheridan (Corrigau And Sheriah), the started the guests assembled forward ' and M former singing in brilliant style, whilst the M. Grote in a few well chosen sentences pro versatile evergreen fairly revelled in
two posed the health of Mr. Bavier Chaffour an characters which suited bim down to the success to the important enterprise he had ground! Miss Flo, Morrison was an admirable initiated and of which he was the ruling spirit Anne Chule, both her acting and singing leaving alluding in felicitous phraseology to Madam very little to be desired. Mr. Whiffen Cripps as Bavier-Chalfour, after whom the launch hal Hardress Creagan sang the music of the part been named. Amidst hearty cheers Mr. Bavic with considerable saccess, but as an actor he Chaffour responded in that graceful manner s known as "sticks," and proved a pronounced in fitting terms acknowledged the kindness an belongs to that numerous class professionally characteristic of the sons of la belle France, an failure. We sympathised heartily with Mr. courtesy which had always been shown him Whiffen Cripps, but cas quite understand Hongkong, both socially and in his business reli how even the clevercat of men, if handicapped tons. There were loud cries for Boulanger with such a name, could never quite forget their when Mr. Bavier-Chaffour resumed his seat, be individuality. Mr. Imano sang the music of the gallant General did not respond. After Danny Mons with his usual skill, but his acting most satisfactory trial trip, which was great was not quite what we looked for; and we are enjoyed by all on board notwithstanding th afraid we must say the same of Mr. Fisher's turbulence of the "rolling wave," the
fyles No Cappaleen. However, it would safely booked on to ber buoy, about o'cloc We understand that the Fanny, with the Con require something a long way above the average to efface from our memary the impersonations of pany's small launch Chariot-named after M Mr. Edward Farley and Mr. W. Walshe, the two Bavier-Chaffour's son-in tow, will probabi artistes who last appeared in, these characters on leave here for Toaquin on Wednesday under th the local stage. Miss Eva Leamington was an experienced control of Capt. Geo. Wright, late exceptionally, efficient Afra. Creagan, whilst the steamer Greyhound, who was also Miss Vera Patey looked altogether too charming charge yesterday It is expected that activ as Kyrie Daly. We were not surprised that the operations on an extensive scale will be inaug fair Anne Chute pieterred this dashing .Ayre rated at the mines during the present month. Daly to such a six days go-as-you-please lover as Mr. W. Cripps. Mr. Sutch's Father Tom, although a conscientious performance, suffered greatly in comparison with the admirable imper- sonation of Mr. Tom O'Brien. We could not help noticing that the whole of the cast, Mr. Sheridan excepted, exhibited about as much acquaintance with the rich Irish brogue, which is half the battle Le pieces like the *Lily of Killarney," as our old chum the King of Sium knows about algebra.
declare that port clean,"
THE Band of the 2nd Northamptonshire Regiment will play at the Officers' Mess, Murray Barracks, to-morrow evening, commencing at 8 o'clock, The following will be the programme
Marchet me like a Seller fill"......Newton, Overture... Leroc
uber Valetter Nupel"... Lawthius. Selection. Las Cloches de Comerville "...anquente Select Arkado"
Sullivan, Selection."DorothyPen toon one......Collier.
Joum Moran, Dindmaster,
I would be interesting to know what has been the actual head and front of the Surveyor General's offending towards the Ching Mail! There was a time, and not so very long ago, when our Jesuitical contemporary was happy to sit at the feet of and lick the dust from the short sixteens' of the. Gamaliel of the Public Works Department. Tempora mutantur, and row no abuse is rank enough for the honorable gentleman. And Mr. Price treats the frothy falminations of the Judas of local journalism with silent contempt; be knows how harmless they are.
CAN anybody explain what this means 7-That draw a marked line between a time transaction Mr. Justice Leach is (c) evidently careful to in shares and one for cash, especially when the rise and fall of stocks powerfully affects (sic) the question." The reference apparently applies to the Acting Puisne Judge's decision in the case of Dover a Apear, but its menning, to us at -least, is veiled in allegory-in fact, Brownie" bas again been indulging in meaningless verbiage. And, anpassant, may we in all good nature be permitted to recommend to the Editor of our evening contemporary some further study of a cerinin standard work which bears the name of Lindley Murray}
OUR Shanghai morning contemporary of the 3rd inst. says:-Business in tea was resumed yesterday, musters being, freely sent out and settlements booked, everything being done as before the unfortunate stoppage of trade. The meeting between the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and a Committee of the Tea Guild, accompanied by Mr.Drummond, took place about to o'clock when the rules for fire insurance were agreed to, the Chamber undertaking to circulate them for the signatures of foreign merchants as soon as business had been generally recom- menced, in the former way, by the Teamen. These rules will govern thetea trade of the port in future. The teamen acknowledged yesterday that they
had made a mistake in the way in which they The scenely was good to every respect, buf a
SUPREME COURT.
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
was
Still we did not want to let it defeat the sale.
have come and paid the security out of the $9,000 he still held, and only paid us the balance. After the action was brought I did not agree to be responsible for all costs or damages sustained by Rapp, who was a co- defendant; there might have been a defensive agreement between us. Rapp never upbraided. me for not carrying out the agreement to hand over the ship clear. Rapp paid $5,000, and the claim against him was withdrawn. I am positive that when, in April, Rapp and 1 agreed that no payment should be made till the ship was clear, it was not stipulated by him that I should give J. H. Smith security, I did not say to Rapp, on the day when I went to see him to ask him for the $10,000, that Mr. Caldwell had given security to J. H. Smith. I remember saying to Mr. McLeod, Ortia' agent, that we were morally responsible for the removal of the incumbrance. He said that, being agents, we must only accept legal responsibilities.
had
COLLEGE OF MEDICINE FOR
· CHINESE, HONGKONG. :
The first professional examination of this college was held during the past week. The written papers were submitted to the students on Monday August 6th, and extended over the four consecutive days. To a non-professional render the questions seem of a very searching. character, and we believe that they are of exactly the same quality as the questions submitted at the Universities and Colleges of Surgeons and Physicians at home. Not only the Board of Examiners the British examining boards to guide them, but the German element present in the Board brought the important medical educational system of Germany to assist. We would remark, however, that the number of subjects for examination, namely, seven, is much inexcess of what first year's students are subjected to at home. We understand from the examiners, and some of them have been examined in our home universities and therefore are well qualified to compare, that the Chinese students are quite up to the standard of home excellence, and the best of the Chinese students could quite hold their own with the best students in England, We understand that this will be actually tested by and bye, as it is intended to send home the best students for a two years' training. after they have finished here.
education of the Chinese in the north, but we We have seen a great deal about the medical cannot understand a system of education where
done, in the Far East, in thongkong only, and it is impossible to collect a staff of special teachers for the special subjects. This can be whilst yielding all honour to the doctors, who have done so much for education amongst the Chinese, still an individual cannot profess to teach everything, even if he bad the time. The a special university is started, is dependent un tife medical men in Hongkong. Here exertions at all times we have from 20 to 30 medical-men, naval, military and civilian, from whom the teachers and examiners can be recruited,
In addition the important subjects of Botany and Chemistry are here taught by specialists, and military medical work is under the immediate supervision of the Army medical department,
The viva voce examination open to the p blic was held in the St. Andrews Hall on the evening of Friday, August the roth. The examiners sat at tables with models, specimens, bones, plants, microscopes, Bc., &c., before them, and the students had to make the round of seven tables before they had finished their labours. As is usual at all examinations, there were good and bad men; but the readiness with which; seme answered any and every question put to them seemed to reflect great credit on the teachers and honour on the pupil We had not of course the written answers submitted to us, but if they were on a par with the viva-vaca the percentages awarded those students who passed were well deserved. The work done by the students has been made as practical as possible, and the numerous visits made by the students to the Gardens shows what interest Mr. Ford took in
his work.
The lectures on Chemistry by Mr. Crow were fully illustrated by practical work, and the students have been put through a practical course of Chemistry in the laboratory of the College during the summer.
Altogether the work of the College seems to ner, whether as concerns the lectures or examina be conducted in a thoroughly professional man
tions. We find there are seventeen students in attendance at the College But one or two ard absent on family affairs, and others have joined so recently that they are not yet available for examinations.
The Lecturers speak in the bigbest terms of. the discipline of the students and report most many of the puplis." favourably upon the smartness and ability of
Feiric Sulphate. Ferrous."
7. How would you prove that carbon dioxide is given off from the lungs in the act of breathing?
6-Mention the principal tests for Arsenic 7 9.-Describe a simple test for Calome! ? io. What weight of oxygen can be obtained from 1000 grs. of Mercuric Oxide-Mercury zoo, Do cand
PHYSICS.
f The Rev. J. Chalmers, LL.D. Examiners T. K. Dealy, Esq.
8th August, 1888.
-What is inertia 7 2.-A body travelling with a uniform Velocity, has gone 27 ft. 6 in. in 5 seconds, what is its Velocity per second? and how far would it go in 15 7
3-A body has an acceleration of zo ft. per second-Starting from rest (a) what is the Velocity at the end of 5 seconds (b)? How far has it gone?
4.Where is the force of gravity greatest, at the poles or at the equator? and why?",
5-Distinguish between centrifugal and centripetal force,
6. Name the three kinds of equilibrium, and give a chance giver
7-What name is given to the empty space. at the top of the mercury in a barometer and what would be the result if a small hole were
mercury? Give reasons for your answer. for solids and liquids? What is the unit for 8.What is specific gravity? What is the unit
gases?
9.—Name the mechanical powers, Yo-What are the two kinds of energy? Giye, an example of each.
11.-Why will some small bodles, like needles, which are heavier than water, float on its surface? 12-If the pressure of the air were removed from the use of the earth, what would be the
result in (a) solids, (6) liquids, gases
13-What would be the effect 3 gu nir-tight
bag were filled with gas, and placed under the receiver of an air pump, when the air was pumped out?
14 What is the difference between music and noise 7.
And how far would it travel in 23 seconds?
15-What is the velocity of sound in air?
16.What is convection ?
a
17.What are the laws of reflection ? 18-If a ray of white light be refracted through prism, what will be the effect?
19.What is electricity ? And what are the. two kinds ?...
20Is the total quantity of electricity on the earth always the same? Give reasons for your answer.py
ANATOMY-OSTEOLOGY.
(DI AYICS. Examiners Surg. Thompson, M.S.
Dr. Cantlie.
August zad, 1888. 1.-Classify Bones and give examples of each Femur; and the upper two inches of the Tibia,
2.-Describe the lower two inches of the
3-Describe the Sacrum.
4.Describe the orbit, stating shape, bony bounderies, and the fissures and foramins.
connected therewithi
5.-Describe the first cervical vertebra. 6-What is meant by the term Mammalla !! and what peculiarities of structure and functions determine the class attaina
By Mr. Francis-I thought we were morally responsible because it was very hard on Mr. Rapp. We quite intended to give J. H. Smith security, if he would have taken it. I would have given security after the arrest, but Mr. Ortiz obtained the legal opinion that as Mr. Rapp was in possession it was for him to take action. I may have agreed to bear his expenses in doing so; if I did it was to oblige him. Mr. Caldwell also advised me that when once the German flag had been hoisted no-one could touch the vessel, I had some conversation with Mr. Caldwell this moming about this case, and I have read the whole of the evidence in manuscript, and naturally have points. On the 16th Mr. Rapp was not satisfied had an opportunity of considering the various that the vessel was free, notwithstanding the assurances of Mr. Caldwell, Mr. Holmes, and my self, and it was then I agreed to leave the balance of 39,oco in his hands until he was satisfied. He was naturally anxious, there having been so much trouble about the ship. The Spanish captain and crew had left the ship about oth that practically he was in possession. I do not June, and Mr. Rapp shipped a new crew, BO think I was deceiving Mr. Rapp when I wrote to him that all was settled, although no security bond had been given to McGregor Smith, or even permission applied for. I was prepared to give the band at any moment.
I don't think I
1886, that I had forgotten all about it. Before aver told Rapp, on my retum from Europe in
be paid me the $10,000 I certainly told him the ship was not free. I did not tell him, in the presence of Captain Koch, that she was free. I did not go for the money personally because the solicitors would have refused to allow it If they had known. Mr. Caldwell refused to write to Rapp that everything was settled, because the bond had not been signed. I did not write my self on that account. I do not know why the order for $9,000, which I sent for thetwo securities for the Smiths, was not applied. Caldwell said there was not money to meet it he had no right to make such a statement. I certainly did not tell him not to apply it. The 34,000 was returned to me. At
the Spanish Consulate I atteated a paper stating that I bad received the whole of the purchase money, although I had not. It was arranged that he should pay the balance that week;" I do not know why he was allowed to go on owing for two or three years; it was not my business to sue him. We did not feel bound to Pea, and apply the correct names to each organ 3-What are the preparations of Iron P.men" settle with J. H. Smith until he tooke action. and part of the plantlet after germination has tion the doses, We did not deposit $4,000 with Chinese bankers, taken place ?
H Mr.
We can see a great future in all this, and we' are convinced that the energies of those respon. sible for the working of the College will be amply rewarded by turning out properly trained medical men in a few years, more ready to carry the chaos of Chinese Empiricism. healing art and modern science in the dark
BOTANY."
Examiners {Chas, Ford, FLS.
1T. Sampson, Esq. 1. What are the names given to the different divisions of plants in their classification? Place the names in order, beginning with the highest degree and descending in regular order to the lowest.
2-What are the characteristics of
Monocotyledonous plants.. Dicotyledonour
Endogenous
Exogenous
3.-What are, the functions of the root, stem, leaves and flowers 7
PHYSIOLOGY,
Dr. Ho Kal. Examfuari – Dr, Atkinson,
Dr. Jordan, -Classify the different kinds of food and give examples of each,
2.What are the uses of (a.) Saliva (8.). Gastric juice (c.) bile
3-Give the differences between expired and inspired air su
4-Describe the mechanism of respiration.
-Compare arterial and venous blood. 6- Trace the circulation of blood through the heart
Enumerate the valves of the heart and give their position,"
8. Give the composition, specific gravity, and reaction of healthy urint.
N.B.--Six questions must be answered.
MATERIA MEDICA Examiners Pr. Geriach...
4Give the names of the different tissues, Questions E. Niedhardt, Esq.
and state what you know in connection with each,
Name the preparations of opium :- Give
Of what does the food of plants consist the strengths and doses of each by what organs and in what state is it absorbed? -Name the preparations of Mercury 1: and
6-Explain the process of germination of a give the doses, ded
KeypeA4-Give the botanical names of the plants
(Before the Hon. J. Russell, Acting Chand nominate them as security, in the expectation-Give the names and meanings of the from which Aconite and Scammony are derived,
that they would be rejected, and we should terms used in regard to leaves, under the follow. thereby gain a little time, I do not think I Fing heads ?. - expressed extreme annoyance, to Mr. Rapp, at
Justice.)
THE "ESTRELLA”: CASE,
The adjourned hearing of this action wa Mr. Caldwell not having deposited the money.
On the day Kapp took posteisión I did not
had endeavoured to drive the foreign merchants | deficiency of rehearsals was, again painfully resumed this morning paym into the signaturo of their rules, and as is apparent. Mr. Robertson played the accompaní-- Emile Er Melbys was called. In answer § know that it was his intention to try and get out. natural some of them express great dissatisfaction mente admirably, The Bohemian Girl," the Attorney-General be stated pal am a mes of British waters with the manner in which they have been led announced for this evening, should prove a great chant residing in Hongkong, and have beel? The Court, then adjourned til to-morrow fato the trouble,
treat. the trouble
here fifteen years.. Karly in 168) i was naked b|| morning,
a.—As to durationss - division.";
iäsenlon,
8.What is the meaning of the term Infor escence ?«. Describe home, different kinds. ['inñoressence,
What is the dose of lodide of Potassium 6. How much arsenic is contained in Fowler's Solution
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Surgeon Sparrow RN.
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