Prize distribution took place this afternoon at the Victoria School, with Bishop Raimondi in the chair. Mrs Marsh distributed the prizes, and among the guests were the Hon. F. Flowers, Colquhoun Secretary, Mr Granville Sharp, and several relatives and friends.
Before the prizes were awarded, Bishop Raimondi said: "Ladies and gentlemen, before the distribution of prizes takes place, allow me to say a few words. First, I wish to thank Mr and Mrs Hanlon for their kind invitation. There is not a more noble work than that of educating youth, although I confess it is not an easy work."
He continued, "Proper communications are the key to developing trade. Mr Colquhoun's, in his paper to the Chamber of Commerce Journal, suggests that a railway from Rangoon to Yunnan is feasible and would greatly benefit the trade between Burma and China."
The distribution of prizes then followed:
Sixth Standard
- L. Leiria: For History, Composition, Grammar, Arithmetic, Reading, Translation from Portuguese and French, a book "Wordsworth's Poetical Works," presented by Dr Stewart.
- F. M. Britto: For Dictation and Reading, "French and English Dictionary," presented by Bishop Raimondi.
- Kasa Yung: For Translation from French, a prayer book, presented by Mr J. M. Mello.
- M. d'Almeida e Castro: For Composition, Geography, Arithmetic, Drawing Maps and Needle Work, a Takestand, presented by Mrs Trender.
- M. d'Almada e Castro: For Drawing Maps and Needle Work, "The Arabian Nights," presented by Mrs Hanlon.
- A. Gomes: For Geography, Arithmetic, and Dictation, "Set Help" presented by the Sisters, for Reading, Dictation and Arithmetic, "Horas Marias," presented by Rev. Bishop Raimondi.
- A. Radke: For Geography and Reading, "Mandalay to Chyantal Deto," presented by Mrs M. C. Rozario.
- A. Talaim: For All subjects, "Household Amusements," presented by Mrs A. G. Hanlon.
- F. Konfiance: For Reading, Grammar, Arithmetic and French, "Life of Was Sington," presented by Mrs A. G. Rozario.
- Tega Sing: For Dictation and Arithmetic, Ink Stand, presented by Mr C. A. Mello.
- J. de Aguiar: For Arithmetic and Writing, a pencil, presented by Mrs J. Mello.
- M. Cha: For Arithmetic and Spelling, Ink Stand, presented by Mrs M. C. Rozario.
- Mrs Marsh: For Distributing prizes to the pupils.
- Mr Hanlon: For his successful entertainments.
Fifth Standard
Fourth Standard
Third Standard
Second Standard
Special Prizes
CASE OF THE "JOHN D. BREWER"
The judgment in the Consular Court of the United States Consulate at Canton, China, December 15th, 1888, was delivered by Charles Seymour, United States Consul, acting judicially.
The case involved complaints by Walter Jacelyn and Dennison P. Moore against Alfred Johansen and Harry Rolands. The judgment was that Alfred Johansen was guilty of violating the ship's rules and gross misconduct, and was discharged from further service on the Barque. Harry Rolands was also found guilty of gross misconduct and was discharged.
ROUTE BETWEEN BURMA AND CHINA
Mr Colquhoun's paper to the Chamber of Commerce Journal discussed the prospects of extending trade between Burma, the Shan country, and South West China. He suggested that a railway from Rangoon to Yunnan would be beneficial, and that the region was rich in mineral resources, including gold, copper, lead, zinc, tin, iron, and silver.
The advantages of this trade route were stated by Mr Colquhoun: "The rich portion of Yunnan, especially in the South-west and West, has been described, and the want of communications commented on. These countries yield products, vegetable and mineral, peculiar to each district."
OPium CULTIVATION AND MINING
The article discussed the opium cultivation and mining in Yunnan, and the potential for British industry to tap into this market. It was noted that the Chinese mandarins were not encouraging the development of mining operations, and that the region was rich in mineral resources.
MINING OPERATIONS
The article highlighted the potential for mining operations in Yunnan, with the presence of coal, copper, lead, zinc, tin, iron, and silver. It was estimated that ten men were required to work a ton of coal, and that the laborer's wages would be higher in mining than in other industries.
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