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Matlees to Congignacs.

FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

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HE S. 8. Arratoon Apcar, Caplain A.

B. MACTAVISH, having arrived from. the above Porte, Consignees of Cargo by: her are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for sountersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' riak and exponse.

Consignees are also hereby informed that any Claims must be made immediately, as aono will be entertained after the 13th Instant.

D. SASSOON, SONS & Co., Agenti. Hongkong, December 5, 1879.

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BRITISH SHIP BELTED WILL,

FROM LONDON.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme- diate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Oo., Agente

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Hongkong, December 1, 1879.

BRITISH BARQUE PAMPERO, FROM

ANTWERP.

JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above

Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge of tho Vensel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.

AKNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, November 18, 1870.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE,

if

R HEINRICH EBELL retired from

Mour firm on the 22nd August last,

and hs INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY therein CEASED from that date.

HERTON, EBELL & CO. Hoihow, November 15th, 1679.

OUR

UR Businos will in future be carried on under the firm or style of HER- TON & Co. Mr LOUIS JÜDELL is

authorized to sign the firm's name.

HERTON, EBELL & CO.

Hoihow, Pakhol and Haiphong,

November 15th, 1879.

NOTICE,

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THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr C. BRAUN in our Firm, CEARED on the 23rd September A.C.

Mr C. STIEBEL is authorized to SIGN our Firm.

REISS & Co.,

Hongkong, Shanghai, Yokohama, Hongkong, Cctober 3, 1879.

NOTICE.

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Intimations.

THE CHINA MAIL,

Intimations.

ICTORIA REGATTA. NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE

TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 10TH AND 20TH DECEMBER, 1879.

FIRST DAY,

Friday, 19th December, 1879. FIRST RACE.1 P.K.-Junior Sculls.

Bingle Pair Saulling Boats. Entrance $5.

SOCIETY,

ESTABLISHED 1797. FOR FIRE INSURANCE EXCLUSIVELY.

Head Office, Surrey Street, Norwich. London Office, 50, Fleet Street. CAPITAL......

......£1,100,000.

For

THE

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

Dec. 5, Moray, British steamer, 1427, Butcher, Calcutta Nov. 20, Penang 25, and Singapore 29, 6 p.m., General.JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Dec. 5, Cheang Hock Kian, British str., 956, F. Webb, Penang Nov. 26, and Singa pore 28, General.-BUN HIN CHAN.

Dec. 6, Diamante, British steamor, 614, RUSSELL & Co,

ME 08. FOR TO-MORKOW

Shipping

No. 5122.-DECEMBER 6, 1879.

advantages of the scheme. All the Pro testant schools have been enjoying these Daylight.-Namoa leaves for Coast Ports. privileges for years without demar, and RELIGIOUS SERVICES-

have thankfully acknowledged the assist- ance thus obtained; and although the S. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL-The Right phraseology used in the Code will now Reverend Bishop Burdon. Morning Ser-be slightly altered, this fast will not in vice 11, Evening 5.45. Boly Communion the smallest degres affect the posi on the first Sunday in the month.

tion of the Hongkong Public School: Military Service-Ber. J. Henderson, one way or other. It is therefore dif officiating Military Chaplain. At 8 a.m. Gicult to understand why Mr. Hen Morning Prayer, &o. Boly Communion

nessy: laid ភ្ល much stress upon.

Distance One Mile. Prize, undersigned, having been appointed. Thebaud, Amoy Dec. 6, General-on the second and fourth Sunday in the the deletion of those two words, unless

Brokers Cup." Open to any one Port, are prepared to leaus Policies of In- Agents of the above Company at this who has never won a Sculling Race insurance against Fire on the usual terme. China and Japan. SECOND RACE-1.30 P.M.-For Gigs pulled

BIRLEY & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 19th November, 1879, del9

by Europaan Non-Commissioned Of- cers and Men of any Regiment or Corps In Curtison, or by European Mombers of the Police Force. Dis- tance Ona Mile. Entrance $1. First

Prize, 815; Second, $5. Outrigged Boats excluded. TRIED RACE-2 P.M.-The "Chairman's Cup," for Four Oared Canton Cutters. -Distance One-mile-and-a-half. En- trance $10.

COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.

W. added an Extensive MACHINE SHOP and other APPLIANCES to the former Advantages of those Docks.

E. SPRATT & Co. have lately.

The DIMENSIONS of the Doox are:-460 FOURTH RACE-2.30 PM.-For Men-of-dinary Tides, 21 Ft.; Spring Tides, 24 Ft. Fest, on the Blocks; 92 Fest Wide; Or- War Gigs and Whalers. Distance One Mile. Entrance $1. First Prize, $15;

Office, 20, FRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG. - Second, $5. Time for Qara, 8 seconds Hongkong, October 4, 1879, 40080 per Oar. FIFTH RACK.-3 P.M.Senior Sculls," Cup presented by the Parsse Orm- munity. Distance One Mile. En- trance $5.

SIXTH RACE.-3.30 e. M.-For House Boats

Gigs pulled by Chinamen. Distance Que Mile. Entrance $1, First Prize, $15; Second, $5. Time for Oars, 6 Foconde per Oss, SEVENTH RAGE.4 P.M-International

Race. "Challenge Cup"-presented by the Merchants of Hongkong-for Four-Card Canton Catters.

To be

won two consecutive years before being held. Distance One Mile, Entrance $10.

SAILING RACE-For Men-of-War's Boats, any rig. Entrance $2. First Prize, $20; Second, $10.

SAILING RACE-For Sailing Ships' Boats only. Entrance $2. First Prize, $20; Second, $10.

YACHT RACE-For all Yachts. Entrance $5. Time allowed for Tonnago,. 15 seconds per ton. Cup presented by the Victoria Recreation Club.

SECOND DAY, Saturday, 20th December, 1879, FIRST RACK-1 P.M.For Gigs pulled by European Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of any Regiment or Corps In Garrison, or by European Members of the Police Force. Distance One Mile. Entrance $1. First Prize, $15; Second, $5. Winner of Second Race; on first day and Outrigged Boats ex cluded.

SECOND RAOE.-1.80 P.,For House Boste Gigs pulled by Chloamen. Distance One Mile. Entrance $1. First Prize, $15; Second, $5. Winner of Sixth Race on first day excluded. Time for Dars, 6 seconds per Oar. THIRD RACE.-2 P.M. Merubers' Cup," presented by Members of the Victoria Recreation Club-for Four-Oared Can- ton Cutters, Distance Que-milo-and- a-balf. Entrance $10. Winner of "The Chairman's Cup" excluded. FOURTH RACE,-2.30 P. M.-For Men-of- War Cutters Distance One Mile. En- trance $1. First Prize, $20; Second, $10. No time allowed for Oara.

FROM the 18T OF OCTOBER FIFIR RACE 3 - Ladies' Puree,"

EASTLAUKE will receive his

PATIENTS at bis now DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN's Road Central, over the MEDICAL HALL.

Hongkong, September 23, 1878.

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned has established him- self at the Premises formerly occapled by LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co., Peddar'a Wharf, as

AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER

AND

COMMISSION AGENT.

All GOODS intrusted for SALE will be fully covered by FILE INSURANCE,

G. R. LAMMERT,

Hongkong, July 1, 1879.

NOTICE,

For Single Pair Soulling Boata. Round Stake Boats and back to Flag Ship Entrance $5. Open to anyone who has never won a Sculling Race in China or Japan previous to this Meeting. SIXTH RACE.-8.30 F.MGerman Cap"

-open to all Membera and Honorary Members of the Victoria Recreation Club, to be rowed in Canton Fours. SEVENTH RADE.-4 P.M.-Race between

Distance One Milo. Entrance $10.

Oticers of H. M. S. Iron Duke and Officers of H. M. Fleet in harbour. Cup presented by the Members of the Hongkong Club. To be rowed in 5 or 6-oared R.N. Giga or Whalers. Time allowance, 6 seconds per Oar. Any number of Boats on either side allowed to compete. Distance One Mile. En- trance $10.

+

FIGHTH RACE.-4.30 PM." American Cup," open to all Members and Honor. ary Members of the Victoria Recreation Club, to be rowed in Canton Fours. Distance One Mile. Entrance $10.

THE Undersigned have been appointed Decor For all open Boats, Chi-

OF UNDERWEITERS.

R

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

ECORD OF AMERICAN AND FOREIGN

SHIPPING.

"

Agents, ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Rongkong, Sept, 3, 1879, Sae80

Intimations.

LOST.

PARCEL of MANILA LOTTERY

A TICKETS er Zomeralda from

MANILA, November 11th, containing the following Numbers, for the December drawing

28 Tickets,.....No. 1,940 @ 1,962

2,623,, 2,645 3,768, 3,790 4,397 4,410

19

88333333***

5,848 19 6,196,

29

29.

#1

20

22

38

24

19

$4

32

7,790

1+

8,479

24

# 9,081

24

*

24

5,870

6,219

7,813

8,602 9,104 10,471 10,484 11,496, 11,519

The Manila Government have been noti- fied of the Loss, and any Prizes which may be drawn on the above Tickets will not be paid.

The Finder will be suitably Rewarded, if necessary, by Returning the package to the Undersigned.

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 29, 1879,

$

LOST.

A SMALL Black and Tan

answers to the name of “PUNCH”

Emall white spot on breast. 65 Reward will be given, Address: No. 12, Praya Esat. Hongkong, November 18, 1970,

nese excluded. Entrance $2. First Prize, $20; Second, $10. YACHT RADE-For all Yachts. Entrance $5. Time allowed for Tonnage, 15 seconda per ton. Cup presented by the Victoria Recreation Club.

L. B. FRIEND, Hon. Secretary, Victoria Recreation Club, Entries will be received by:-Meaara H. E. WODEHOUSE, E. BEART, W. HYNES, Captain ANNESLEY, R.N,, Lieut. J. A. BENNETT, 27th Regi; or to L B. FRIEND (Hon. Secretary).

Hongkong, November 26, 1879.

ORIENTAL HOTEL.

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E. J. F. SHUSTER begs to announce that he carries on from his' Date

MR

the above Establishment, as a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL The House is now being Tro ROUGHLY. RENOVATED and RZ-FURNISHED,

Me SHUSTER hopes by strict attention to Business, and by supplying the BEST of LIQUORS, to merit a share of Public Patron- age. The house bas AMPLE ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS, who will meet with every comfort The Table will be of the Best and the Charges strictly Moderate. The Proprietor will be at all times. ready to supply Pio-sio PARTIES and to provide DINNERS For PARTIES of Six and upwards on very REASONABLE TERMS. THE BOWLING ALLEYS ARE TO BE RE-LAID.

English and American BILLIARD TABLES

TIFFIN AT ONE; DINNER AT SEVEN. WINES AND SPIRITS

OF THE BEST QUALITY.. - ORIENTAL HOTEL

J. F. SHUSTER, Proprietor. Hongkong, November 6, 1878.

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

"DOUGLAS,"

Capt. Youse, will be de- spatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 10th Inst., at Day- light.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 6, 1879.

NOW READY.

PRICE, $1.50.

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. Deo. 6, Kottung, British steamer, 286, D. MoDougall, Swatow Boo. 5, General. - KWOK ACHEONG.

month.

UNION CHURCH,Morning Service, at he meant to convey the impression that 11 A., Afternoon, 6 r.M.-Divine Service

a further modification of the scheme was la Chinese, 2-3 F.M. every Sunday, with in train, by which middle-clase schoola Dea. 6 Alice Reed, American barque, communion on first Sunday of every month, can be assisted by Government in pro- 878, J. H. Killeran, Newcastle Oct. 11-Rov. Dr. Chalmera.

portion to their expense and not by their Cosl.MELCHERS & CO.

ST. PETER'S-SEAMEN'S CHURON-Rev. results. There is one other point in thin J. Henderson. Service at 5 PM, every

sight of

Dec. 6, Endymion, Britlah ship, from Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, at connection which ought not to be st Whampoa. A. H. Taylor, Amoy Dec. 5, General.month at 11 AM

A.M. All seats free. Morning Prayer and Dec. 6, Glenfalloch, British steamer, 1418, Communion on the First Sunday in each JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.

ST. STEPREN'S MISSION CHURCH-Rev. J. Grundy, and Rev. Lo Sam Yuen. (All Services in Chinese) Morning Prayer-Litany, Ante-Communion, and Sermon, at 11 A.M. Bible Class, at 3 P.. Preaching, at 6.30 r.m. Holy Com- munion, 1st Sunday in Chinese month.

BERLIN FOUNDLING HOUSE.-Service in the German language, by Pastor E, Klitzke, every Sunday, at half-past ten A.,, in the Chapel of the Berlin Foundling House,

DEPARTURES,

Dec. 6, Belle of Oregon, for Manila.

6, Peshawar, for Shanghal.

6, China (Ger), for Shanghai, 6, Atholl, for Bwatow, 6, Teheran, for Europe, da 6, Margrethe, for Touron.

CLEARED.

Diamante, for Manila. Namon, for Coast Ports. H. Printzenberg, for Maalla. Dale, for saigon. Cheang Hock Kian, for Swatow. Hainan, for Holhow.

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

Per Moray, from Calcutta, &c., Mrs Beaumont, and 334 Deck.

Per Cheong Bock Kian, from Penang and Singapore, 250 Chiness.

Per Diamante, from Amoy, Mr and Mrs *COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW," and 276 Chinese desk; for Manila 220 men Johnston, child and servant, 2 Europeans

By E. H. PARKER.

Can be obtained from KELLY & WALSH at Shanghai and Hongkong, at LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, and at the China Mail Office.

Hongkong, December 6, 1879.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

THE Undersigned will sell by Public

Auction, on

TUESDAY,

the 9th Des., at Noon, at his Auction

Sales Rooms, Pedder's Wharf,-**

2 bales Scarlet BLANKETS. 1 bale Green

do.

2 bales Brown Pilot Cloth.

Tweeds, Flannel, Serge, Wopi Mite, Wool Scarves, Undershirts, Thawer, Socks, etc.

8 casks Soda Crystals.

5 cases Loaf Sugar.

and 20 boys,

Per Fottung, from Swatow, Messra Storer, and Moxham, and 103 Chinese,

DEPARTED,

West Polat

ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, Garden Road. In the morning, Masa at 8 o'clock.

MEMOS. FOR MONDAY. Amusement.

3.p.m.-Operatic Performance,

THE

The Government will not interfere in any way with the stipula tions of the existing code "without six months' previous notice in the Gazetta” As nothing has yet appeared in the Gazette on this subject, the present scheme will remain in force until say Roman Catholio friends (whose scruples the middle of next year; and our are alone affected by the change) may not be able to avail themselves of the aid under the differently-worded scheme until the latter half of next year.

although regarded by those present as The remarks made by Dr Eitel, somewhat premature, are not so unim- portant as might at first sight appear. It may be true that the demand of the school must in a measure govern the supply, but it must not be forgotten that the position taken up by the school will also influence the demand, If the facilities of the School be not well known,

HONGKONG DISPENSARY, and those facilities do not include any of

Established 4.D. 1841.

香港大藥琇

A. S. WATSON & Co., VAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WROLESALE AND RETAIL DAUGQIETA, IMPORTERS

..OF.

RITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRINGE PATENT MEDIOINES, MANUFACTURERS

the higher branches, the tone of the institution or its standard, as Dr Eital

calls it--will not be successfully main tained. Some light might with advantage have been thrown upon this point had an which had been sent for. It will cer idea been given of the class of teacher tainly be one of the first duties of the Managing Committee to issue the fullest information regarding the advantages to be offered to parents in the education of their children; and the raising of this point by the Inspector of Schools_was not by any means out of place. If one of the objects of the institution be to save parents the trouble and expense of Bending their children home at & com-

Per Teheran, for Singapore, Messrs Wil-DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY Requr. liamson, and Lewis; for Bombay, Mesars H. Cooverjee and nativo servant, and R. S. Mogra; for Southampton, Mr Kirkwood; for Brindisi, Mr Oliver-From Shanghai: for Bombay, Mr D. S. Saul; for South- ampton, Mr A. Smalth; for Brindisi, Messrs A. Mool. and J. G. Murray,From Yoko- hama for Southampton, Mr G. Thomson.Soda Water, Lemonade, Toule Water,paratively early age, thes something.

-From Manila for Southampton, Mr R. H. Gore-Booth,

Per Athell, for Swatow, 284 Chinese.

TO DEPART.

Per Dale, for Salgon, 67 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS,

OF

Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparille

Water, and other Aerated Waters. 67 The Manufactory `iz under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

The British steamer Moray reports: In China ses dae weather till 1st Dec., at since when fresh monsoon and bead Ben;

The publication of this issue commenced without aiming at anything like a Rugby, 8.35 p.m.

in the southern part of the soa, had a strong E CHINA MAIL. southerly current, On the 7th inst., spoke

40 doz. Day and Martin's Shoe Black-S. B. Paladin steering S.S.E.

ing in bottles.

10 cases Sardines in tine,

20 cases

do. in tins.

10 cases Green Peas,

An Invoice of Morton's Olman's STORES, comprising: Muscatel Raisios, Currants, Jama in 1-lb. tins, Marmalade in 1-lb. tins, Chocolate and Milk, Fige, Table Salt, Table Vinegar, Salad Oil, Pickles, Olives, etc.

5 cases English Hama, 15 kegs each 25-lbs. Butter.

- 10 canes Borden's Milk.

40 drums Hubbuck's Pale Bailed Oil.

1 cask

do. White Lead.. 3 barrels Beef 100 Ash Oars, assorted sizes,

2 bales Calcutta Cotton Sewing, White Turkish Towela, Braces, Thread, Huckaback Towels, Revolvera, Car- tridges, Envelopes, Glassware, Candles, Gilt Buttons, etc.

30 cases one star Hennessy's Brandy, And a Variety of Other GOODS. TERMS.-Cash on delivery.

G. R. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

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Hongkong, Dec. 6, 1879.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE 3: S. Moray having arrived from the above Porta, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send In their Billa of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Gooda,

Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, December 6, 1879. do18

Not Responsible for Debts. Neith

Jeither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour;---

HAZEL HOME, British barque, Capt. J. Wm. Millioan.-Vogel & Co.

OBERON, German barque, Captain S 8. Schmidt.-Arnhold, Karberg & Co.

PALMA, German barque, Capt. Binge, Melchers & Co.

HONGKONG, German 8-masted schooner, Captain Carl Dom. Wieler & Co.

PRIRO, German barque, Capt. Seekamp. -Siemisen & Co..

PRIMUS, Russian ship, Caplain Th, W, Bergman.--Order.

UNDINE, German barque, Captain F. Kruse,--Melchers & Co.

MOSES B. TOWER, Amerloan barkentina, Capt. C. Hall, Jardine, Matheson & Co. ATHoLL, British steamer, Capt. Thom son,-Geo, R. Stevens & Co.:

ALICE REED, American barque, Capt. J. #1 | B. Kllbosu, -Melchers di Co,

The British steamier Cheang Hock Kian reports Experienced moderate monsoon and fine weather with strong current to the S. W. throughout.

The British steamer Diamante reports: Had light N. E. monsoon and fine weather throughout.

Light N.W. winds and fine weather.

The British steamor Yotlung reports:

ports: Fine weather threuzhout.

The American barque Alice, Reed The British steamer Glenfalloch reports: Fine weather throughout.

CARGOES.

Per British barque Glamorganshire, sailed 18th November, for New York -2,000 bales Hemp, 1,250 pkga Fire Crackers, 941 rolls Matting, 600 half-cleats Tea, 460 cases Saigon Carsia, 30 cases Chinaware, and 15 cases Gamboge.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DEC. 6, 1879.

course of formation.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. [SUPPLIED TO TAN **CHINA MAIL.”]

more than the A. B. C. of elementary teaching must be absolutely assured to the public. Mr Keswick remarked that be "had no doubt those matters would settle themselves as soon as the school was formed, and it was seen what class and age of children composed it." But the object, as it seems to us, ought to be to supply all the materials of a good middle-class school, and thus draw the more advanced children who would other wise be sent to England. We take it that, so soon as the capacity of the Ae is but too frequently the case, what ages that may be within the reach of

teacher has been ascertained, the advant falls from H. E. the Governor is some-parents should be at once made known. what difficult to comprehend or analyse. Every confidence, we believe, may be His remarks at the meeting of the Public placed in the Committee for in this, as in School-which might have been of the other matters, attending to the best in most unambiguous and straight-forward terests of the institution so hopefully in re-kind-are not only contradictory but are calculated to mislead. Probably Mr. Hennessy's desire to encourage the Com- mittee overcame his recollection the real terms of the grant-in-aid scheme. His Excellency reminded the monied men present of the necessity for keeping (Per E, E, A. & C. Telegraph Co's Line) up the subscriptions for the school, be- cause aid would be given to it in proportion to the expense and the success that attended it, that is, in proportion to the amount of money subscribed by the public and the results of the teaching in the School." While we trust that the necessary funds of the new Public School will never be lacking, it is highly desir able that no misunderstanding should exist as to where they are to come from. There is nothing whatever in the present

LOCAL AND GENERAL scheme of grants-in-aid to justify any The next FRENOS Mart may be expected here grant to any school "in proportion to its expense, or the amount of money-sub- scribed by the public."

We take it that, upon the most favourable average results The under Class IV. of the grant-in-aid scheme, twenty passes might count for $200, and thirty passes for $300. Standard III. of Class IV., and $300 the best date tablets we have ever seen, Supposing 30 pupils were to pass under MESSEE De Souza have now ready one of were handed to the Managers, a fourth part of that sum goes to the teacher.

The week days of ezoh week make a shest, Algebra, Geometry, Physical Geography, with half a dozen lines for appointments; and the Natural Sciences are laid down the Sunday has simply a line for date. as special subjects, for progress in which Every day is given under the two styles of a small grant for cach scholar is allowed. reckoning (Chinese and English), and the he despatched on SATURDAY Nothing is said of Greek and Latin ; and the 18th December, with Malls to and it is significantly added in clause 24 of whole constitutes the most really serviceable through the United Kingdom and the Code that "no grant will be made for date blook produced in the East, answering Europe, vid Naples; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, plon, any subject not specified in this code." as well all the purposes of a diary. Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Bem known among school managers for We hear that H. E. Sr. Graça, Governor of bay, Aden, Bues, and Alexandria,

Fer German barque Magellan, sailed 2nd December, for Hamburg-5,610 boxes Casais Lignan, 14 boxes Chinaware, and

100 boxes Merchandise,

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close: For SWATOW AND AMOY.---

Fer Cheang Hock Kian, at 9 am. To

morrow, the 7th inst.

For SINGAPORE, SUEZ, & LONDON.- Per Glenfalloch, at 9 a.m. To-morrow,

the 7th inst. SWATOW.—

For

Per Fotlung, at 9.80 s.m., on Monday,

the 8th inst.:

For

SAKI.

HIOGO, YOKOHAMA, AND NAGA. Per Nugata Maru, at 5 p.m., on Friday,

the 12th Dec.

MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.-

The French Contract Packet Amazone will

The usual hours will be observed in closing

the Mails, do.

General Memoranda. TUESDAY, December 9

Although it has been pretty well

LONDON, December 3. ARRIVAL OF YAKOUB KHAN AT PESKAWUR. The Ameer of Afghanistan has been con ducted to Peabawur.

A CANADIAN MISISTER TO LONDON. The Dominion Government appoints s Minister to London.

on Tuesday or Wednesday next by the M. M. steamer Anadyr, which lett Singaporə on the Srd.

next AMERICAN MAL may be looked for here on or about the 14th instant by the P.M.S. City of Peking, which left San Fran cisco on the lith nit.

months past that some change such as Macso and Portuguese Minister for China, that now announced by Mr Hennessy

had been agreed upon in the Grant in Japan and Siam, will proceed to Peking in aid Scheme, it would appear that the the beginning of April next for the

purpose Governor has but lately received definite of either retifying the old treaty or asgo- instructions on the subject. The excision tinting a new one. The Fortugness here of the words "seqular" and "ele anticipats that, being backed by others of G.mentary," however, in itself cannot be the Foreign Ministers, Sr. Graça will be said to make any misterial difference, 88, successful in at least securing a treaty whatever form of expression may be

Noon-General Weekly Sale by Mr R. Lammert, at his Sales Rooms, 2.30 p.m. Meeting of the Legislative

Council.

WEDNESDAY, December 10-

Daylight-Douglas leaves for Coast

Ports.

9 p.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge. FRIDAY, December 12--

4 p.m.-Crusader loaren for Port Darwin,

Cooktown, Co.

used, the non-religious character of the under which the autonomy of Macao will be Grant-in aid scheme muat remain intact, recognised and admitted by Chine What Mr Hennessy means, when he

says "Every school in the Colony can WITH regard to the recent telegrame con- now obtain a grant-in-sid provided the cerning Ireland little note seems to have results stated by certain approved stand been taken of the statement appearing in ards are cortified by the Government the last home papers to the effect that Mr Inspector of Schools to have been attend Parnell appeals to Irishmen abroad for ed by teaching," is, that so soon as the funds for the purchase of landlord's rights, phrases objected to by the Roman Catholic Bishop have been removed, and that it is believed that Government le Noon Bowen loaves for Port Darwin, nothing will stand in the way of our preparing an indictment for passages in his

Cooktown, do,

Roman Catholic breskrem shaving intakes

RATURDAY, December 13

Daylight-Miten Bishi Mall leaves for

Yokohama via Kobé.

Noon-French Mall leaves for Forts of

Call and Europe, M