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to keep the girls under the eyes of their mammas, It would be a mistake to

LOCAL AND GÊNERAL

send the girls bone as long as WB We ate informed' by the Agent of the could provide a remedy here Per-Austro-Hungarian Lloyda Steam Nav. Co. sonally, and as the representative of that the Company's steamer Mars was to the Government, he could promise his leave Singapore this afternoon. fullest support to a movement for the

establishment of a girls' school. He he▲ Naval Regally, with ton events, wili lieved a very good work had been done take place on Thursday nost.

Que race, by the Bishop in establishing this school for Canton fours, is open to members of His Lordship was about to take his leave of absence shortly, say in three the V.R.QA months more His Lordship bad been in China now for many years and had done Ir in notified in the Gazette that Her an immensity of good work in China; Majesty' Principal Secretary of State for and he (the Governor) could speak the Colonies has been pleseed to confirm from his own personal knowledge and the leave of absents for eight months, with from the official returns which lie had sean, as to the good work His Lordship salary, which was granted to Mr OL had affected in Hongkong. He trusted Tomlin, let Clerk, Surveyor General's De that when the Bishop of Victoria and partment. Mrs Burdon visited their friends in England, they would find many of them. interested in the good work they had been carrying on, and willing to assist them to carry out further the work they bed bara engaged in. To conclude, be must congratulate these young ch tlemen whom the Bishop had called the future lords of creation. They mightaspire to become leading merchants heré, or Government officials, and he hoped with better salaries than some of his official friends here and elsewhers enjoy Thero might be somethium prosaic 14 alluding again to the report of the Government Jnspector as to dietation. and arithmetic. But be saw before him, at the present moment, managers of Banks and Directors of Banks and some

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THE CHINA MAIL.

VICTORIA. REGATTÄ.

All

tants.and purposes out of the race, and several lengths between his opponent and Station No. 3.Mr Leatherbarrow's Cut-stolen, the ton-dallur notes, and about About 200 yards Train the winning point himself; after this however the daysoiser | ter Sunbeam, 7 tous, White, Red Cross, thirty you are in possession of the sathor TWENTY-FIFTH MEETING.

the orew pulled up, the Irish boat thus win took such an eratis course that had bls Ware, 21 tons, Blue, White Star

Station No. 4. C. V. Smith's Cutter ities, ready to be banded over to the pro Becatar; the remainder of the money had Patrons Excellency JOEN PORKing énally. Time 8 m. 20 sen ---A couple opponent at this time put on a good spurt Station No. 6-Hr Forbes' Cuttar Naomi, been spent by the criminal prior to his Hess, B. O.M.G. ****

of sailing boats. during this race, a lected be might have got to the front; but the 30 tons, White and Blue Triangles.

arrest Cases of this kind tend to create Station No. 6-Mr G. Ferguson's Cattera feeling of confidence in the integrity of the course for their crulling ground, so as to Mayflower oventually notified her steering Iris, 2 tons, Yellow, Red St. Andrew's native tribunals, which is very conspicuous place themselves directly in the fairway-of-and won the race by several length Time, Cross

try its absence at present. We trust that the competing boats

21.15.

Biation No. 7-Mr H. Dickie's Catter by adopting a similar line of conduct in Ariel, 13 tons, Blue with White Anchor. future, Japanese officials will demoostrale Mr Duaman.....

Station No. 8. Mr W. Dunman's Catter their desire to administer the laws with Kitten, 1 ton, Red

firmness and impartiality, even when forsigner happens to be the party ag grieved.

Five Patrons:- Hii' Excellency Vice- Admiral Coore, O.B., R.N., His Excel Jency.Major-General Doxoran; Dommodore SMITH, R.N. Fornes, Esq., A. Molver, Eng., Colunel Stewards-Hon. w, Keswick, H. de O. HALL, R.A., Captain CLSTELAND, H.M.S. Iron Duke, Lieur-Oplonal Genres, 27th Tankillings, H. Borries, Eng.

M.

Committer:-T. JACKSON, Esq., (hair- men), E. L WOODIN, Eaq, M. GROTE, Esq, W. HYMES, Esq., DR CLOUTH, Lieut. Commander ANNESLEY, R., H. J.

A. BANKETT, 27th Regiment, Lient.- TRIFY, Beq. A, F. MoEwEx, Kaq, D. GILLies, eg., BEART, Esq... BLENNERRASSETZ, Esq. (Hipn excretury),

Judges. P. McEver, Esq., R.N., and B. J..H. Taire, Esq. We would call special aftention to the ex

Umpires and Starters-Rowing,-W, tra performance of the Italian Opera Com. Heh. R. LYALL, Esq. Yaouts,

E. BEART, Esq. Sailing Boats,-- pany on Monday evening, when Signor E. BURNIB, Eq Bergamaschi takes his benefit. Nothing Judge of Sailing Bass;Lieut. Com need be said here as to the Signor's claims, mander ANNELY, R. N. ⠀ as they have been freequoutly poluted out in these columna. The opera chosen for representation in “Il Trovatoré,” : and "Signora Uanolini will assist the Siguor In the Aria and Romanza from Un Ballo in Maschera" in the interval. We trust that there will be an especially good house on this coastou.

We learn that the Shareholders of the Club Lnuitano, at the general meeting that took place last night,

SECOND DAY, DAY,

THIRD RACE-For House Boats Giga pulled by Chinamon. Distancs, One Mile. Entrance, $3. First Prize, $16; Second, $5. Winner of Sevanth Race on first day exclude Time for Care,

6 seconds per Oar. White, Red and Yellow.

Station No. 1-Police Boat, Zulu, Blua,

Station No. 2.---Commissariat Boat, Scar- pio, Magenta (winner, excluded),

Station No. 3-Police Boat, Glasgow, Red, White and Blue Pennant.

Station No. 4 Police Boat, Avon, Blue and White.

Four boats atartád, the Cameronian taking the place of the Scorpion, excluded by yesterday's win. A bid start was made, as the boats could not be made to get into las. The Zulu, six oazed, got the lead be- fore half the distance had been covered, and retained it to the end, but as she had to allow 12 seconds for her two sites ÖKTE,

she actually won only by about 8 seconds; the row being a good second, Cameronian third, and Glasgow last.

Time, 8 tainuter, 40 seconds.

Mr: Blenderbassett,

The yacht race to-day was a bandicap, SAVEETH RACE-Cap presented by the and arranged it a rather peculiar manner, Members of the Hooxkong Club. To the time allowsace belag given at the start be rowed in 5 or 6-Oared Royal. Naval

Gigs or Whalers, by Officers of H. M.'intend of at the finish, as usual. Unfor Fleet in barbur. Time for Vars, toastely, owing to the want of wind at the 6 seconds per Oar. Distance, One Mile. time fixed for the start, the time allowance Entrance, $10. Station No. 1.-M.S. Fictor Emanuel.

Mr B. W. Wright, R.,, No. 2, Mr H. X. Browne, No. 3, Mr J. J. Stuart,

T. Winterbutton,

Nos

Stroke, Mr E. A.

Cox,

Caphewington,

Station No 2.-H.M.S. Curacoa

By

Mr. Morrissay,

No. 2, Mr J. Fox,

No. 3, Mr W.

Lyne,

No. 4, Mr. Fraser, Stroke, Mr Spearman, Cor Mr St. John. Station No. 8.-Scratch Crew, Officers

H.M.S. Vigilant and Modeste, The craich crew consisted of Menses

did not amount to much. The smaller and slower boats, even with the long-time allow ance, got a very little distance before the scratch boat, so that practically tho starts were nothing to what they would have been in a decent sailing breeze. The boats wore bandicapped as follows i--

Kittens

Pinafore..

Sunbeam Marie,

b. start

.40 m.

30

2013 ...15 m.

·Ariel..

Naomi, ...................Scratch, There was very little wind even for some Springtion, Niblett and Harvey, of B. M.S. time after the Serate boat started, but Modeste, and Messrs Murphy and Thomas eventually a breeze. prang up from of BM'S. Vigilant, and they took the the North, and the frie and the Naomi bird position. Soon after the start the want to the front. The driel was the first kept it to the end, being run hard, how was rounded thus,

NOTES FROM SZECHUAN.

Tuesday, Nov. 9. but reassuring-serious troubles are Advices from Kusi obaw are anything appreheaded at Tung-tzi Hsion, and other places where the Koh lao, Secret Society, has been at work lately, the officiais it appears-have been stirring up. hornet's neat, which may cause them soine pain, to pacify. The Tang-ta Magistrate is reported to be ■ lucre- lover, and passionate Honour and- glory-hunter, who will do anything to obtain his coveted prize. He is there fore execrated by the people, who ought to love and obey him, so there is not much of a chance of obtaining pesor whilst be rules unjustly at Tang tă Baton. There was ramour in town last night that a dispatch bad arrived requesting the authorities here to guard: the frontier of the province, to prevent the Rebela, over 10,000 in number, from crossing into this province, as the autho rities in Koei-chow were going to exter

rohte between Kuei-yang Fu, Chung-ch'ing, is unsafe for traffic. I have not heard if troops are being sent to the front.

of the leading members of our mercan-jority the members forming the Committee for both ashore and float, and greater Founrì Bacı! American Cup." To be Cracca's boat took up the lead and to tack for the Green Island mark, which miaste them. If a declared that the

Saturday, 18th December, 1880. The weather to day was rather more favourable for the full enjoyment of the Regatta, as, although there was not much sunshine, there was at least no rain, and the air was much less bleak than yesterday, This change for the better evidently had ro elected by a large ma800d result, in the attendance of specta

inforest in the various events appeared to be prevalent among the computitors them solves, The International "Challenge Cop, which was one of the principal events of the day, was won by the Irish crew in the Thistle, thua taking their turn at soor- iug a win with the English crew, who pulled off this event last year. The Ladies' Parse, the-blue ribbon of sculling races, was won, somewhat to the surprise of the experienced ones, by Mr W. Daumar, and immediately after the conclusion of the race, the winner received this prizs from the hands of Miss Warry, the cere mony of the presentation taking place or board the Sands. In thanking the

the ensuing year, the showing the appre ciation of their good management, as well as their popularity. The Committee is composed of

tile community, and he asked them whe-of this year, to continue their services for ther a creditable excellence in arithmetic and in writing from dictation were not qualities which more than any other they would desire in those they would select to ist them in their business, These were the foundations un which these boys might build a substantial superstructure.

-Sir John Smala asked permission to express his gratitude to the Governor, balding the convictions which he did, for presiding here to-day-his gratitude

General Management Mr J. & do Ra. medios, Chairman; Mr. J. P. da Costa, c; Mr. C. Danenberg, Treasurer: Mr F. J. V. Georgi, and Mr J. L. S. Alves, Dirootora.

Finance Committee Mr M O do Iza ris, and P. A, da Costa.

Auditor-Mr A. F. Alves, and A. A. dos Remedios..>

The Club Lusitano, which is now one of the elderly institutions of the Colony, in to be congratulated upon its contioued prosperity, Aud upon the

thoroughly satis it appears to ful

rowed in Canton Fours. Distance, Oap Mile. Entetice, $10,

Station No. 1.--Sylph, Black and White. evor, by the Vieler Emansel's Whaler. Row, Mr W. Danman, ...10st. b. The scratch crew were ont of the race be- No. 2, Mr A. B. Tomkins, ..10st. 5lb.fore half the distance was done, being left No. 3, Mr. W. Richards,..10st, Glb.

The Curacoa had to Stroke, Mr J. Sampson,.....11st. Cib, hopelessly behind.

CoI,

Mr H. W. Sampson,.. Sat. 3lb.allow & seconds for an extra oar, but after Station No. 2.-Thistle, Green and Buff.

making that allowance won by ning ascunda. Jlow, Mr A. J. Murray,...10st. 10lb. Time 11.58. No. 2, Mr Mayne,12st. 12lb. No. 3, Mr Lawford,

12at, Slb. Stroke, Mr J, A. Bennett,. 11st. 3b. Cox, Mr A. J. Lewis,..... Bet. 9lt. Station No. 3. Victorin, Light Blue.

Bow, Mr E. McKenn,.....JOst.. 11ib, No. 2, Mr-E. Blades,. 10xt. 1016. Mr R. Leigh, 118, 1b, Stroke, Mr A. K. Travers,....13st. lb. Cox, Mr A-ti,

... Sal. Olb. This was one of the chief events of tho

No,

EIGHTH RACE-Members' Cup,"-pre- sented by Members of the Victoria Recreation Club. For Four Oared Cutters, Distan Ono-mile-and-a- ball, Entrance, $10. Winner of The -Ohairman's Cup" excluded.

Ariel....

Pinatore,

....31. 27. A

3h 27m 30soca.

..3h. 84m/ Wave...........

34.40m. Marie,

.3h. 40p, Funke,

55, Kitten,.............not timed, On the reach to the Chung-bus mark the Naomi could not oaich the driel, although there was a good sailing breeza; and the mark was rounded,→

Ariel,... Naomi,

3b, 43m. 15ress. 3b. 44m. 50secs.

7m. 30s38.

Pinafore, 3. 69m. Wareth. Soc. Marie........la, The wind got lighter as the yachts pro- 10st: 11b.ceeded eastwards, and the mark at the Sacda No. 2, Mr A. B. Tomkins,.... Wet. 516.

Station No. 1-Thistle, Black and Blus.,

(excluded as a previous winner).

Mr W. Dunman,

Bow,

and that he had no doubt of others for the kindliness with which His Excel lency bad treated the efforts of others who parried out their object, the ad vancement of education, according to their own method and for their own purposes. He could never enter a school but he was impressed with the idea that the boys of to-day are the men of to-morrow, good tustrágoment of the: Directorate now fal language, remarking that the prize before the race came off. After a good station No. 2.-Fictoria, White and Black Every by ought to know that every-re elected for the next four,

Factory

manber in

in which fil the objects of its establishment and, maintenance. This success is doubtless owing in part to the many advantages. which the Club af rds, and also to the

"

fair prudenter the winning oarsman ex-day, and a great deal of diversity of opinión Presed his thanks in the usual grace an expressad na to the probable winners

was an honour hard to win, as all honours should be to be worth the winning.

Ono of the most interesting and amusing

Fort

start the Cambridge colours came to the front, and held their position for about half the distance, when the Sylph (black and white) crop up and passed them." Tha Victoria put on a spurt, but could not get up to the quarter of their antagonist, whose

crew were rowing in good form and with a

thing he imbibed and maile a part of Tax recent meeting of the American Oriental himself at school was either so much Society in New York (Oct. 28) was made good to bless the world and be a credit especially interesting by the presence of Dr. events of the day was the Man-of-War fa after life to bitself and those cen- Murtin, president of the college for instruc-boat race, for which no less than on nected with him, or so much evil to tion of Chinese young men in European samo to the start, owing no doubt to the Curse his future. He had always been languages and knowledge at Peking. Dr.number of Meu-of-War vesels, both Eug -impressed so strongly with that idea that Martin made two communicatiuus; one on tish and of other nationalities, at present lie never entered a schoolroom without he took a much rore favorable view than

the Chinese worship of musestors, of which in this part.

Mezclient ships, one only put in au ap had done much to save China from idolatry pearance from among the many craft in the and hierarchical despotism, and that any arbour, the interest in this form of spars objectionable element in it might be left fu apparently being famited to the representa meat out under the influence of an accepted tares of the navies, Christianity, instead of being by positive

There was scarcely enough wind to-day attack the

the strongest obstacle in the Way to make much sport for the yachtsmer, but another on new, Borras of considerable interest in the event wa especially in the

men affor former

Fachs raus, the largest number we

feeling that be was going into a sered that of most missionaries, asserting, that it ing to sailing race for open boats belong steady awing. The Thistle was by this time

place. He congratulated the boys who had won prizes, and said that they would always have an additional value to thein considering that Uis Excellency and presented them. They must also re-

carrying the news of their achieventents Buddhisra in in the various departments of the school,

ot

No. 3, Mr C. W. Richards, 10st 6lb was rounded thus, ---- Stroke, Mr J. Sampson, ......11st. 61b. Coxi Mr H. W. Sampson, Sat. 3lb Bos, Mr A.

1016. Murray, 10916 Mu. 2, Mr J. L. Armitage,...10st. 91b. No. 3, Mr Featherstonbaugh, 11at. 716. Stroke, Mr J. A. Bennett, .... lat.

....Flat. 3lb. Cox, Mr A. J. Lewis,... Bat. lb. Station No. 3.-Lei, Magenta and Black.

Bow, Mr E. McKean, .... No. 2, Mr Blades, No. 3, Mr B. Leigh,

Stroke, Mr A K. Travers, Cozy

Mr A-chow,

10st 111b, 10st. 10lb. list, 1lb.

13st. 3lb.

.... Bst. Olb.

Only two beata started for this race, Mr

Ariel,..... ... 81. Nuorai,

4h. 33m, 30secs. Finnfors 43. Ware,.....4.. GI

Marie,

Bunbeam,...5h. 8m.

The beat up Regalia Bay was slow, but the Ariel took advantage of a light wind which sprung of, and the mark wat roanded sa followe

.5b. 7m.

5h. 12m. 30403 ..5b. 25m.

Ariel, Nagini,. Pinafore,

WUDE..!!

..5b. 41m.

Bot timad .......uct timed

.....not timed

Marie, Sunbeam, Kitten

On the run back for the winning mark

Thursday, Nov. 11

and

This morning at daylight gave a read- ing of 521 in the inner courtyard, of niy house, and there was a little hoar frost on the hills outside the city. Me John Wilson, of the Scotch Bible Society, started for Cheng-tu Fy, the capital of this Province, this morning, on another tour of booksolling; this makes his third this year, and he has disposed of many londs of Bibles and other religions books. Travelling expenses are however very great, as the books have to be carried overland by coolies who only take about 100 lbs. each as a load for which they havo to be paid 320 cash a day, at which price it is rather difficult to obtain them,the coolie Honge stick out for 360 cash each, for the more they get is for themselves, as the poor coollen who work are so much in the power of the Honge that, they dare not take a job cheaper than what the Hongs take, and then they have to pay the regular Hong. kuoi, which amounts to a fifth of what they get, and no dependance can be placed on the men thus employed, sz they are are to give a lot of trouble when not engaged by the Honge

We English residents here are now reduced to three, that is Mr and Mrs Nicoll of the "China Inland Mission," and myself. Mr Riley of the China Inland Mission is away on a trip amongst

five or six lengths astern, and had no cuanes of winning, their rowing being very Sagun's ore being disqualified as the inilifferent. A grand struggle was readinners of the Chairman's Cup" yester- towards the finish by the light blue, but in day. The two boats kopt well together for vain, so the Sylph kept her distance and early half a mile, when White and Black member that when the letters went hung, Christianity and China, in which, evutended by the capital faid of starter The Coxwain in the Victoria had been lead won by a couple of lengths or so. Mhaving to gybe over, but she was too far who appear to take an interest in the won by halt a length. Time, 0 m. 6500 drew ahead, and gradually increasing their the Ariel lost some considerable time by the Wu-shan, hills, whichis preaching to their friends and relatives ut homie notable assimilation matry, is believe that has entered as soy Regatta changed, Mr Caldwell having superseded 11. W. Sampaʊn took the place of the China abend, and got her gna at 5.37.42; the salvation of their poor immortal soul

much joy that would mean to those Prof. 8. Wells Williams, of Tale College, if the Quloby for years, rather. better the China boy entered in the programme.

to whour they were dear although they were far away. He spoke feelingly.

this, subject, because his own grand children had carried away, as some of

to Christiao doctrine.

past; The Grand Staud WAJ read an article ou Fu-s, held by many to be s Chinese; he alowed by the circumstances conclusion of the races the prizes were pre- FIFTH RACE.-For Men-of-Wat Cutters,

western America known to the filed thun on the previous day, and at lue of the origin of te

and by the sented to

to the various

varione winners by lisa Dare. surroundings of

of the

that the

"these buye had hope to-day, more prizes was destitute of gay plays band of the 3-Indurkillings, by the

to a choice selection of musto pa

Distance, Ono Mila. Haffanoe, First Prize, $20; Second, $10, No

time allowed, for Uara.

Station No. 1.-.M., Victor Emanuel's Station No. 2.-H.M.S. Caracoa's 10- Oared Cutter, Blue and White..

Station No. 3.-B.I.G.M Ship. Cyclop's 12-Oared Cutter, Black, White and Red.

Station No. 4.-U..8. Alerts 12-Oured Culter, Mohawk, Blue,

Station No. 6.-B.M.S. Lily's 12-Oared Cutler, White.

Frase RAGE-For Gige pulled by European Nun-commissioned Officers and Mug of any Regiment or Cope in Garrison, or by Europosa un jord of the Bance Force. Dietands, One Mile, atrauce, $1. Firet Peiz, $16 Soon, 35. Winner of Sucond ass on first day. Station No. 6.-H.I.C.M. Peng-Chou- and Outrigged Buste sided Hur's 12-Oared Cutter, Yellow, Station No. 1.-Polles Boat, on, Blús and White.

Station No. 2-Police Boat, Glasgow, Red, White and Blue Pengunt.

Station No. 3.--Royal Artillery, Gunner, Blue (excluded as a winner),

Station No. 4.Pulice Boat, Zal, Blue, White, Red and Yellow.

coz, entered on the programme, for the Leila; and Mr Travers' orow rowed in the Thistle on this ocasion instead of in the Leila, with no satisfactory result."

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SAILING RACE. For all open Boats, Chinese excluded. Entrance, $2. First Prize, $20 ; Second, $10. Station No. 1.-Mr Speechly's Whaler. Station No. 2.Mr MoClellan's Whaler Dumfrice Lass.

Station No. 3.-Mr Leatherbarrow's outter

Hydra,

Station No. Captain Palmer's Whaler. Station No: 3-Victor Emanuel's Gig. Station No. 6,-Mr Cooke's Susie. The six boate started well together at

Station No. 7.-H. M:8. Iran Duke's 10- Oared Catter, Admiral's Flag.

Station No. 8.-H.M.S. fron Duke's 12-1.25, with a light breeze from the West

ward. After passing Stonecutter's Island, Jared Cutters Admiral's Flag

Station No. 0-.M.B. Vigilant's 10- the wind drew to the north-west, freshening Dared Cutter, Hed... Oared Cotter, Blue and Gold.

Station No. 10.-I.M.S. Modestas 10- to a good steady breeze, and the boats drew | away for the firat mark boat off north side

Naomi mot being able to get up to the mark till 5.49.1; the Pinafore and the Wave not being timed.

Canton,

Dec, 16,

The Society of amateurs gave their second entertainment of the season at Concordia Hall last evening to an appréciativó audience that included the effera of H. B. M. S..

is being listened to by many persons,

according to the Christian Faith.

The Missionaries of the China Inland Mission, like the Roman Catholic Mis monaries, have adopted the Chiness cos ture as being more convenient in many. waya for airoulation amongst the native in the interior; like the Roman Catholfor they are doing a vast amount of good work in spreading the Gospel throughout the land, and sowing the seeds for a good harvest at some future date,

In spite of their drear they are anbject to many petty annoyanoes and Persentions, very trying to their calling, and which they endure patiently for the sake of their Master

Kestrel" and several ladies and gentlemen from Hongkong. The play was entitled "Peacock's Holiday," a fazoical comedy a London life, in two sets, by Mr Herman Mr Wilson and myself are the only Merivale; and never did performers mere Foreigners in our own costume, and we zealously interpret au author's purpose or

are of course subject to a certain amount.

disuce. This might sound like lavish praise more fully propitiate a discriminating en-of annoyance also, from the evil disposes

cind paraission of Cole Weddes and the than they were able to curry home, forth, discussed the origin and date of the from time to time during both days of the The veteraa Egyptologist, Professor Bey- Officers of the Regiment, was present, and this school a grent deal was due to tisk now in process of erection on Central sporta, treased the spectators at the Stina Cutter, Red and White Cross. the gentleman who had come out from Park. He pointed out that its current cons England to carry on the school, and whnection with Cleopatra is purely tanciful, had brought about such a result in such and regarded it as first set up by Thothies a short time. It was very seldom that ILL., nearly 1,900 years before Christ, and the right man was found in the right further inscribed by Rameses 11., 200

years place, but so far as this school was con- ister. Interesting contributions to Biblical cerned, he believed the right man was exegesis and Eastern ceremonial were made from the Syriac by Prof fans H. Hall, of in the right place. Whether, consider Philadelphia.... Pref. Whitney, af Now ing his merits, Mr Sutter was in the Haven, discussed the methods of transliter right place, was a question to be looked tion of Sanskrit in use among schulare, with at from another point of view. They the design of atributing toward the must take the selfish view of the matter Ruification of their present variety. Mr. and say that they were glad he was the Perry, of Columbia College, read extrasty master of this school. He had ogain to

from su exhaustive discussion of the god Indre as he appears in the Hig-Veda, express his satisfaction at finding, and Further papers were offered by Diss. Ward his gratitude to His Excellency for, His and Hibsel, Profesors Short and Whitney Excellency presiding over the proceed Mr. Rookhil, and others.

Only two boste started for this race, the ings on this, the first prize-day of this. The institution over which Dr. Martin Avonand the Zule, the latter being asixoared contests of the day, the exortions of the lowe

This formed one of the most interesting of Graan Island. They rounded as fol- school. He had the liveliest satisfaction Issued last gearle first printed calendar gig. The Gunner which was entered was disrespective coxswains to encourage their

presides is called the Tungwen Colloge. It in finding His Excellency as Governor in Chinese and English. From this wo learn qualified by being a winner yesterday, and grow not being the least amusing feature of this Colony giving countenance to those who were carrying out the edges, that, founded in 1861, it now numbers the Glasgow did not turn up The two A thorough good feeling appeared to exist"

students, with sight European hundred tional purpose put in suspe, and so suc- profesnots, of various nationalities, and one boats got away well together, and a very between the opposing teatas in spite of the cessfully carried out during the last Chinese, besides an auxiliary corpa of good race ensued, but at about half the diversity of their nationality, and contrary Taking nocth-steely course, the boats no shade of meaning or phase of feeling twelve months by bis Lordship tho antive instructors. The Bishop; it was highly satisfactory to instraction is eight years; three are devoted distance the stroke of the duen appeared to all expectations not a foul occurred, himself and to that section of the cominu- holly to the acquisition of Laropes to be pumped and the Zulu got de, although the large number of ten competing nity to which he belonged to find the languages, the remainder to scientific and cided lead, which was increased gradually Governor giving his countenance to the medium of those languages, but chiefly of till at the finish she came in about seven general studies, followed through the efforts of the minority in this Colony, English, for which alons at present the lengths ahead of her opponent. A good who, although they were the minority, course i

se is completely organized. The succes were carrying out honestly and earnestly ful students are placed in the line of official tide favoured the pace, which was re- their purpose; his Excellency was doing promotion and put to so as interpretere, markably good, the mile being done in 8 what all should do,countenancing and like. They are supported by Government

translators, attachés to legations, and the minutes, encouraging those who, however widely from the start, and begin soon they differed from himself in religious monthly stipend, which is gradually matters, were doing their best according creased scoording to progress made. There to their own views to carry out an - is a foreign library of 1,360 volumes, besides.

full course of

receive

Zulu...

·Avon,

PIONEER.

Quotations. HONGKONG, December 18.

New Palau, czek.... 635

Cooke'a Eusis, ser Bydra Speechip's whale,44 Palmer' whaler, Victor's kig,.......

.3.GL .3.5B

......4.08 4.12

were there not ovidence at avery point of thorough and genial study that had led to personal adaptiveness in the several parts and unity in the ensemble. Rich as the play is in incident illustrative of selfish motive and human passion, by the contrasta of ignoble instinote and absurd conceit with manly friendship, generosity and true love,

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then carried a fresh leading wind towards escaped delineation of actors or recognition boats appeared at the start. All got away the Chong Hue mark boat, under all plain of apestatora. fairly together, but before they had got far,trean Cooks's Susis and Leatherbarro's would discover faults of rendering or inade- rail A spirited race here took place be We, doubt, indeed, that Mr. Mariyals the superior numbers (14) in the Hydra, the cutter passing the Susie tu good quacy of presentation, whether in the male Duke's outter began to tell, and she worked" into the leading position the dirt's fuis, and inaressing her lead to the second or female parts, or in the scenery, were he to Moharak being her most dangerous anta

mark boat. They rounded Chong-Hos in came to this remote spot of Earth; and we the following order :---

equally believe that the contributions of our gonist. The German Cyclop's untter pat ona spurt at about half the distance, and

musical "celebrity" would be a gratifying eventually ran the Mohawk hard for agcond

surprise to the distinguished dramatist.

(A hill of the Play is enclosed.) P.S--After a succession of charmingly

doubtedly good and productive work in text-books and Chinese books, and a printing SECOND RAGE. -- Interactional Race, place. Some very hard palling was exhi the cause of education. Ho, begged to affice forma part of the establishment. A propose that the boys convey their list is given of works burned into Chinese best thanks to His Excellency for from western tongues for the use of the being present here to-day and presiding over these proceedings.

Bishop Burdon seconded the proposal, and asked the boys, taking their time from him, to give three cheers for the Governor, which the boys gave like rest good Britishers.

The Governor then, at the request of the Bishop, announced a recess of three weeks; and the meeting, which was á most hearty and pleasant one through- uut, then broke up

Law Notices.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BONGKONG. Monday, December RO,

Before the Chief Justics at 10 o'clock; IN URIMINAL JURISDICTION. Dessinber, Bessions.

IN BANKRUTKY.

In the matter of Daraimdass Dayomull, Bankrupt, (Lank Examination of the Bankrupt

In the matter of Ip Long Chai alias Long Ki, a Bankrupt, (Last Examination of the Bankeppi).

institution was founded and is maintained mostly by its instructors. The under the enlightened patronage

of Printe Kang, uncle of the boy-emperor. It is, of course, impossible to tell to what it will lead; but it is likely to prove an important agency in helping to break down the thick

Wall of Chinese exclusivenges. New York: Nation,

Police Intelligence. (Before the Bon. Ng Choy.) Saturday, Dec. 18 STRAGGLER.

Piter Blunington, 50, a stoker belonging to B. M. & Modeste, admitted being a straggler from his ship he had twenty four hours' leave to some on shore, but gat drunk and did not return on board He was ordered to be taken on board his ship,

Leatherbarron's Hydra.............. 15 Cooke's Susie,

.417 Speechly's Whaler440 Palmer's Whaler...................... Viator's wig,

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Challenge Cup," with presentationbited by several of the other area but prizas given by the Merchants and

none were able to some up with the Front all their kites, and with the wind 7-8th, to-day was ushered in by a rain On rounding for the run home they bright days xines the brief storm of the Steam Navigation Companise of Hong- kong. For Four-Darod Danton Cutters outler, whica came in a length free the Susis soon crept up to the Hydra, storm, which still continues; but without Distance, One Mile. This Cup to be abend of the Mohawk the Cyclop's boat and after a pretty race with her, again much force of wind, as yet. won two opagecative yesra before being being shout four lengths behind the latter, took the lead, increasing the distance to finally held. Entrance, $10 Station No. 1.-Thistle, Irish, Green and tional point of view, in the order: England, the winning mark in the following order

Thus the race was Anished in an intern the winning mark. The two leaders passed Bow Mr J. A. Bennett,...11at. 3lb. America, Germany, Time, win 8 ods. -No. 4, Me Featherstonbaugh, Hat: 1lb.

Cooke's Su5.08 No. 3, Mr B. Blonnerhassett, 1260.216.

Iron Duke's cultor................

Leatherbarrow's Hydra, ........5,09 Stroke, Mr A. K. Travere, 13st. 15.

The atliera boats not timed.- Coz Mr H. W. Sampson,.. 8st. lb.

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Station No. 2.—Leila, English, Blask and SATA RACK--"-Ladies' Purre" For Single SAILING Rac --Bac Baillog Shipe' Boats boing oblo to antion a caso WMH

Blue,

Bow, Mr W. Dunman,10,

Station No. 3. Mr.A. B. Tomkins, Well, Pink and White,

Pair selling Boats. Une Mile, Ea No. 2, Mr. W. Richards, 10. 61.

trando $5, No. 8, Mr R. Leigh,.......11st 1lb. Station No 1-r W. Danman, Lady Stroke, Mr J. Sampson,.... lat. Sib. Love, Magenta and Black.. Cox, Mr. A. J. Lewis, Bati Blb. A splendid s'art was allested, and both crews appeared to be pulling equally well antil about 200 yards from the starting Fong & Shun, 25, bricklayer, was conpoint, when the Bow in the English bast victed of stealing a quantity of the piping caught a grab and thereby put his boat from the promises of the Hotel de l'Univer

Lady Golightly, Blue, White Maltese Croas Station No. 3.Mr B. M. Blennerhassett, Station No. 4.Mr J. Sampson, Asegui, Black and Blue,

Only two started, Mr Duaman, in the in Wyndham strest on the 18th inst; and fully tea lengths behind; a spurt was Afaylower, and Me Blannerhauett in the two previous convictions being admitted by however put on which brought them up Lady Golightly. A good stark was effected, the defendant, he was sentenced to be imprisoned for five months with hard with their adversarius at about half the and both kept well together for some time, labour, and to be exposed in the stocks distance, when the same woodent occurred but before half the distance Mr Dunman for two hours at the scene of the offence. | sgala. After this the Zoila was to all in- gradually crept ahead, and soon after put

The race for sailing ships' boats was again

anster) having been entered, on woh day: failure, one boat only (the Agnes Mutr'a

There was consequently no rice.

three-

New Benares, usah, 635

cash, 890

New Malwa, credit, '715

Allowance, Taale ........ Old Malwa, credit, 730 Allowance, Treis ..... nominal,

Exchange.

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demand, Shanghal, demand,...

30 days' alght, Gold Leaf, 991 dne 22 Sovereigns, ....

Shares. Blangkong Bank, 71 % prem,

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Union Ing, 8oo. of O'ton, 11,500 per share. China Traders' Ins. Co., $1,40 per share. North China Ins. Co., Tia. 1,195 per share, Yangtare Ins, Assoa, Tla, 785 per sanzo, Chinese Ins. Co., $300 per H.K. Fice Ins. Co., 4900 per share. Ubins Fire Ins. Co.. $255 per share. (L.K. & W. Dook, 18 % prem. ales, Cosmopolitan Dook, par, nominal, 2. K. Ú. as Bebout Co., 325 premi S'hal

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Hongkong Gas Co., $60 per shar Hongkong Hotel Co., 479 per share.” China Sugar Ret, Co., 4182 per share,

Do. Debentares, 8pt, prom. Unipesa Imperial Loan of 1874, nominal,

ADAS

1 al 1877,- Temperatura.

We have so frequently, referred to the unsatisfactory condition of the Japanese Original Courts, that we feel pleased in in which only. Entrance, $3. First Prize, $20 Our readers will recollect the olroumstances

eubstantiul justice seems to have been

done, Segund, $10.

of the robbery committed on board the Mitan Bishi Company's steamer Takasago

ten dollar bank notes, and some other pro.

aru, when Mr Buncher, the third (Taken at Meters Falconer & Co.'s Premise, engineer, lost Afty or sixty paper yen, t

perty. We published the particulars on AOET BIOS-For all Yachts. Eutrance, evident an attempt had been made to set the 29th of set month, and mentioned at the time that, from appearances, it was 15. Time for Tonnage, First Prize, the rossol on fire. A complaint was made THEKOM Cup presented by the Victoris Ko-to the local anthorities through H.B.M.'s creation Clab, value $00 Bedond Auting Consol, and the thief arrested and Prize, $20 (if four yachts start). tried. Yesterday (Nov. 29th) a letter was Station No. 1. Mr Carrow's Catter Pin- received by Mr Aston from the Kobe afore, 1 tons, Red, White Cross.

Jadiolal Court, stating that the man had Station No. 2-Mr Grote's Catter Marie, been sentenced to three years' imprison 20 tons, Name In Burges,

ment with hard labour. Of the property

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