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Colony may be of the best ;; but we are will seldom fail to coramined large very much mistaken if parents do not audiences when open-comedy is per continue to judge for themselves, with formed.
As wa gare a detailed sketch of this out say regard to outside opitions, to the propriety or otherwise of sending argument of Il Barbiere when the comedy their boys and girls to Enrope or Ame was produced last year, it would corre rica for their education. In view of the no useful end to reprodued it here, fact that the boys' school is' nut a tri- especially as the demils of the thorough- liant anccess, it strikes an outsider asly amusing dot must be perfectly well remarkable that the Bishop should pro- known to the majority of open-goers.” pose the formation of a girls' school. We may repeat however that I Bar- Apart from the unfair way in which blere was first produced us the Theatre Bishop Burdon, perhaps unwittingly, Argentina, Rome, at the Carnival in ignores existing advantages for the tui-1816, where it achieved a marked tion of little girls, there exists really success, and for the past sixty-four years no field for a school such as that pictur-it has been constantly repeated in all ed in His Lordship's imagination. It parts of the world to approving an is satisfactory to note that the Com-diences. Rossini'e master-piece is ex- mittee do not appear to have enter ceedingly popular in London, where Daylight-Namea leaves for Coast Ports. tnined this proposition; and it is to season after senson it holds its own fairly Noon-auction of Sundrien at Naval be hoped that such an iden, if pressed against all rivals both at Covent Garden upon their attention, will be carefully and old "Drury"-and we well remem- Yard. 3 p.m.-Occidental & Oriental S, S. Co.'s considered before being carried into ber Patti's great achievements as 'Rosina Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San practical effect. Considering the aum- at Her Majesty's on the occasion of nur
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In almost every respect last night's re- presentation was an unqualified triumph for the leading members of Signor Cagli's troupe. The Rosine of Signora will invariably be scat Home by parents M. Vela was one of the finest sketches able to do so. We Love already ad- which even that accomplished artiste has nitted, when remarking upon the yet show us meinently clever description of character, Public School, that a trial of the instinctress in every
tntion was right and proper; but we she fairly excelled hereself as Dr Bar. fail to see the necessity of straining tolo's sprightly ward. Nothing possibly after the unattainable, as if it were a could have been better flinn the noble about or a thing to be secured Signora's thorough appreciation of the comic scenes with Figaro, and the at any price.
Governor Hennessy's speech was a representation from beginning to end marked contrast to that which he ut- was a perfect study of the part which No-Tenders for Repairs to Roof of tered a year ago in the same place, in. deservedly elicited the warmest approval Per Kang-chi, from Auihow, o, 30 Chi-TUESDAY, January :-
The prima 198 Verandaha received by Naval Store which he confidently looked forward to from the audience. keeper.
the pleasure of approving of a large quite equal to the vocal requirements of WEDNESDAY, January 5-
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out at the time, it was not admis-luetto with Almaviva Coutre un cor che sible under the grant-in-aid scheme.accende auro," but the introduction of His Excellency was consequently less Godfrey's "Mabel" waltz music, in the pronounced in his remarks on this singing lesson scene, rendered by branch of the eabject than formerly: he Signora Vela with all the charm of now hopes that the Secretary of State voico and facility of execution to which will modify the rule as to attendance allusion has been made in former during the year, and expresses an opi-critiques, and which readers her style nion that the Government ought to so acceptable, was unquestionably the support such a school in proportion to hit of the evening, the house rising to the expenses incurred in establishing it. the singer, and vociferously insisting on This means that the hope of obtaining an encore, a compliment the fair singer a large grant is as far off as it as last graciously acknowlodged by repeating year. So far as the 200 attendances the chanson. Signora Perelli, although during the year are concerned, this con- apparently suffering from the effects of ccssign would not be reasonable as recent illness, gave a most praiseworthy applied to schools for European children. impersonation of Bertha, Rosins's go- This we have admitted when discussing veroes, and sang the solo with so much the grievances, or alleged grievances, of taste and musical correctness, that the the Christian Brothers; but even if the audience very heartly applauded her point were conceded, sad the attend efforts. The comprimarin is evidently anees reduced to say 180, the addition an experienced actress, as well as a ip the grant, in the case of the Public cultured vocalist, and we doubt not that School, would not be so very great.her absence from many of the operas The want of children is the great where her services would have been available but for illness, materially REqui-obstacle to be overcome,
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Turning to the romarke medo by Sir denoted from the general effect of John Smale, we are utterly at a loss to these performances, The character of discover tas drilt or sigificance of much the good-natured barber, Figaro, as that he said. Surely Ilis Lordship was played by Signor Bergamasobi, is too rather infelicitons in the attitude be well known in Hongkong to need any assumped on this occasion. While the extended notice here, Bufice it to say community is doubtless pleased to see that last night's impersonation was quite the Governor taking a more general equal to his previous essay in the same interest in public affairs, and gratified part-conspicuous fur finished acting, not for the first time) presided over known, Figaro, Figaro, sung in the that is. Excellency hetually (though and artistic vocalisation. The well. a prize presentation in a Protestant Signor's very best style, was, as usual, The dashing school, there is so pressing necessity to rapturously cheered,
go into raptures over the incident. Almarien found an able exponent in Again, when the Chiaf Justice, on bo- Signor Gozolini, wlis, in a character the 15th Dec,,at Focchow, the Wifehalf of the Protestant section of the much botter suited to his abilities than of C. DawXIEST WEEKS, of a Daughter.
community to which he belongs, spoke anything he had previously attempted,
| 455 The publication of this issue commenced teeble efforts on behalf of education, success. He acting was natural and
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in on upologetic sort of way of their scored a legitimate and well-merited reminding His Excellency so touchingly generally graceful, the scene where he of the fact that the Protestants werd represents the drunken soldier especially only a minority, the question naturally being a good specimen of comedy acting suggests itself whether Hia Lordalup entirely free from exaggeration. Signor held a brief trots the Committee of the Gazolini was warmly applauded for his Pablie School, or from the Protestant areful rendering of Ali, che d'amore," community generally, when he so bore but this gentleman's singing would be AFTER mature consideration, we are himself before the Hend of the Executive. grently improved artistically, if he would constrained to confess that the utter It is very certain that, in a Crown give up the somewhat awkward habit he onces of three of the loading "powers Colony belonging to Protestant Eng-has of throwing up his right ans and that be," on the occasion of the Public laod, there is no crying need for thus generally distorting his body at every School prize day, do not improve on apologising for our existence, and the high nute, Slynor Bagalol is erually acquaintance. We have all along feared net is none the greater because the efficient in tragedy or domedy; that the Hongkong Public School would most ample toleration is accorded. to all thoroughly industrious, painstaking, and not be a striking success, und it is now worthy followers of other creeds. But conscientious ortiste in everything he being discovered that its name is rather it is a novelty that is strikingly out of attempts, who by dint of hard work and too big for it. There was certainly one place to find a leading official, and an sheer merit bus inade himself one of the most gratifying feature in the display of old resident, setting himself up as the most popular menbere of the company Saturday last, and that was the good mouthpiece of the Protestant com-with the Hongkong public. As Baalis, results of the instruction imparted to manity, and using language such as the comic music-master. the Signor was the boys. Even this pleasant considera- that recorded of this Chief Justice on exceedingly funny, and his fine bass tion is somewhat marred, however, by this occasion. In this case we think voice was lend to mush advantage in des the knowledge of the fact that Mr Sir John Smale failed to express the No? Udetemi, e tacete. The clever.
Sutton, the teacher, is not in the position feeling of his Protestant fellow.residents; buffo, Signor Ruatolo, as an excellent he expected to find himself the big and lus failure is all the more surprising and most amusingBartolo his im names and titles of Public School St. inasmuch as he bolds a position which personation almost, although not quite, The British Contract Packet Kashgar Paul's College, and My Lord, the fully justifies him in displaying a manly, equalling his famous Crapino, whilst will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, Bishop, having evidently misled bim independent and fearless attitude towards hus singing was generally meritorious, the 29th December, with Malla to and
It is no use blinking the fact that a the Head of the Executive of this Signor Bocelli worked hard as naual, through the United Kingdom and Europe vid Brindini; to the Straite lack of children is fatal to the complete Colony, Settlements, Batavis, Burmah, Ceylon, success of a school. Bishop Burdon, who India, Arlen, Egypt, Malta, and Gib, bas usually a very happy manner when raltar. This is the beat opportunity addressing his friends in public, admits for forwardin Correspondence to Man that the want of children cannot be
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but it must be heart-breaking work for one man to do the whole of the chorus singing, and we arropatinise beartily with the secundt faboson having to undertake such a thankless role. The whole of the performers were called to the fooli
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Hongkong, Dovember 15, 1880.
Not Responsible for Debts. Tether the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Fessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
ANNIE, S. BALL, American barkentine, Captain C. H. Nelson. Wieler & Co.
CATHARINE, German brig, Captain Bully-Arubeld, Karberg & Co.
„CrvIALE, Gorman barque, Capt. Nissen.
Slemsden & Co.
HANTA, German ship, Capt. R. Moleen,
胖可法在偷十三內創-P&0. Co.
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FIORESOR NIGHTIngaze, Be bqua, Capt.
A. Molutare.-Arnhold, Karborg & Co.
Shipping Ordere will be granted unti Nouth.
Cargo will be received on board until 4 p.m., Sprole and Parcela until 3 pm, an the 4th January, 1881. (ParcelaTM are
not to be-cent on board; they must be. loft at the Ageney's Office).
Contents and value of Packages are re- uired,
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, agent. Hongkonr. December 25, 1880.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS
Australian Colonies,
MAILS ar xas FERNUR PACKET-
The French Contract Packet Ozus will
he despatched on WEDNESDAY,
financial position of this scholastic ven- the City Hall last night, in Rossint's Betore concluding this ture; but it is abundantly clear, with celebrated comic opera "Il Barbiere di take the opportunity day twenty pupils and only eleven Siviglia. The popularity of Rossini's Signor M. Vels, Here
passes under the Grant-in-nid, the charming work, together with the re- Penati, on the skilful mann School oust mainly depend upon the putation acquired by Sigant Bergamaschi all matters pertaining to the arch
the 5th January, with Malle to and voluntary subscriptions of the public for his previousappearance in the character have been conducted from the through the United Kingdom and its existence. In the face of this state of Figaro, attracted a larger attendance of the season to Ita closes Por the first Jumpe
vid Naples; to Saigon, Straits of things, it is to be feared that ultimate than we have seen lately, and we should time in operatio history Settlements, atavis, Borban, Uytou,
Madras, Galentta, Aden, Egypt, Malte and Gibraltar.____
the Australasian Colonies, Pondichery, success is doubtful, and it is upon this mugins that the whole sagson has we have had an orkestra ground that liis. Excellency the Go- proved sufficiently remunerative to name, and we have no vernor and His Lordship the Bishop Signor. Cagli to induce that enterprising athrming ust's great deal proceed to read the fathers and mothers and eminently wide-awake impretarze which has attended the amongst our community a lasson upon to pay us another visit the first favor- sentations is due in no the excellent conduct! the up-bringing of their children. Now able opportunity,
The usual hours will be observed in closing
tho Mails, dro.
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jab
Dec. 28, Gleniyon, British steamer, 1873, R. A Donaldson, Shanghai Dec 16, and Foochow 21, Tea,JARDINE MATHESON &
Co.
Dea 29, Elcana, Spanish steamer, 617, 0. de Portuondo, Manila Doo, 20, Geaaral. REMEDIOS & CO.
Deo 25, China, German steamer, from Canton
Deel 23, Newchwang, British steamer, from Canton.
Dec. 23, Augusts, Franola barque, BGD, A. Beroar Nagsak D 18, Goal-JAB DINE, MATKATIN GLO.
HOURS OF CLOSING
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
The following hours are observed in closing Mails, dra, by the British Contract Packet -- Day of Departure,
NOON-Money Order Office doses, 4.M-Registry of Letters case, Posting of all printed matter and patterne ceLETE, 3P.M.-Mails closed, expept for Late
Lettora
Benit
the Governor and the Bishop may be Although the members of the present Signor Vela, ably supp very able men in their way; but it is company have spored several legitimate Egord and not so certain that their advice to futhers successes during the season in the higher word of prot and mothers will have the slightest class of tragic spern (“La Forna del lins filled the weight with those to whom it is here estimo" to our way of thinking, being, with zeal and discret so gratuitously tendered. Indeed, the through Signora Genoliai's splendid slight difference we had remarks of the Governor concerning the singing and realistic acting, the most teman, onent the existence of an allegod tide of parental perfect performance of all the operas with all other advan mismanagement, if comprehensible at produced), there can be little doubt that our duty to the all was scarcely compamentary to generally they are more at home in pelled us to write family men bere or elsewhere. Such an operas of the buffo plass, such as in various char alarming abnouncement will surprise Crispino e la Comare" and I 3.19 P.M.-Lettere may be posted with many, and puzzle not a few. But the Barbiere." The greater surges which
Lato Fee of 10 cents until boys and girls of well-to-do parents will bure invariably attended the produc- succes 3.80.F.Mwhen the Post Cce closes be shipped Home now as rendily and as tion of the two comic operas samed wish
entirely, you steadily as if no specches had ever been above, as compared with heavier pieces, zon 3,40 Pi-Lato Letters may be posted made at St. Paul's College on the sub may fairly enough be taken as
on board the packet with Late
good
Fee of 10 cants unt time of ject. The intentions of the administra proof that this, or in fact any or Fo
tive and ecclesiastical Heads of the travelling company of average merit departure.
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