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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM LETTII, LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
HOE Steamship Benalder, Captain' Ross,
Fokien, British etc., 500, J. S. Wyllie, Tamsi December 19. Amay 29, and Swntow 21, Genoral-Potalas SteamSHIP CO.
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DEPARTURES. December 22 :---
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Auctions.
3.12-Auction of Valuable Leasehold
Property in Queen's Road Central.
прицун
[No. 7200 DECEMBER 22, 19862
The town of Hanoi in Tonkin will shortly | Tan troaty of commerce which M. Cozor- may go out to the Tatile of life, not only - be always on the side of good, and I am very be lighted by electricity. A plan has also don arranged between France and Chins gond scholars but each prepared to exerolae, thankful to have such a pupil in my salisel.
In Form II, tho Conduct prize is won by. Seater Counse.-- In consequence of the Armstrong, a promising and deserving boy beon drawn up for providing it with soveral and which met withso much opposition influence for real goed in the world.
Tonkin will not be submittal to the ratis-special character of the subienia set for Xx who works most conscientionaly ention of the French Parliatient. L'Aveniramination by the Cambridge Syr.dicata we In Form I.: G. Wüllams has given geest have altered in some important respects the satisfaction by his steady perseverance and THB Agent of the O. & OS. S. Do: indu Tonkin says that M. Constans, France's course of study which we laid down at the uniform obedience. forms ue that the steamship Occanit, with representative in Chino, has sutered into beginning of the year. Latin, Frough aud This is the close of our first your'e work
German lusse been tomperarily laid aside, in Hongkong. It has been a year of mach Meetings.
maila &o from Bat Tranglace to the 1st negotiations to secure modifications.
but next term wa simll be able to ressine pleasant satisfaction, and we look forward 11a.m.-Mosting of the Hongkong High-instant, has arrived at Yokolism, and will SA18 Truth A Tory contemporary pub ties. It was to the advantage of our boya etion with one work hare. We have these and the highor branches of Mathenia with great hope to the years to come in con- Level Tramwaya Co., Ltd., no- No. 36, sail for this port on the 24th inst. lishes what purpurts to be a portrait of the that grenter attention should be given touch to encourage us in our efforts and wo Queen's Road Central.
Princess Alexandra of Anhalt-Dessau, who, the more elementary, subjects, and the way wish to assure the Committee, Parents and 8.5) p.m.--Meeting of St. John's Lodge. The mit brought against Captain Drake with characteristic imbecility, is described as is now prepared in the Af,best form for Pupils, that those efforts, will always be Goods par Bantam undelivered after this by the relatives of some of the deceased that there is not the ghost of the shadow of more advanced studies. The subjects taken devoted to the furtherance of the best in
a foundation for the report of an imponding in the school eximiantion and for profterests of the Hongkong Public School, passengers by the Normanton has been
Betrothal betwe
ciency in which prizes are now about to be between Prince Albert Victor and |———
withdrawn out
Aympathy and out of Princesa in question. She i is fa auit-awarded were Divinity, Eoglish Grammar
of
and Literature, History, Geography, Atith and eligible in point of religion theing of
Miscellaneous,
date subject to rent.
General Memoranda. FRIDAY, Desember 24 ---
2. to.-Auction of Chinese Carios, &c.,
at Mr G. R. Lammert's.
Goode per Benalder undelivered after
this date subject to rent. SATURDAY, (Christmas Day), Thes. “25 ---
Local
Banke close. MONDAY, December 27 ;-— .
Local Banks clows.
a
Dar future Queen' 11. I can only r repeat
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C. J. BATEMAN,
Head Master Dec. 22, 1886, Mr Patenau's report was received with
desiro not to add to his cup of zorrow, abis the Byangelical faith); but so are motic, Algebra, Euclid (with a special
in Form ; much applans. amination sa Orthography),
which in trendy everlowing.
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at least half-a-dozen other Princesses
and in the Lower Forma, Divinity, His-
His Excellency shen distributed the herr from the best authority that is the We are requested to inform the common particular wish of the Duke of Anhalt-Dessau, Graphy, Arithingtic English prizes with the exception of the prize for Die
Grammar, Reading and Writing
vinity, awarded to G. E. Lobb and presented jurora who weża gimmoned to attend to,
And his sister, the Princess Frederick Char-
DIVINITI Frizzes given by Eight Rev.
Burdon, which was honded to the les of Prussia, that Princess Alexandra Bishop Burdon This Examination in by Bia Bishop himself in morrow morning at the Criminal Sessions should marry her cousin, Frince Frederick 111. was conducted by
winner by Bev. J. B. Dat, ship. in doing so, addmased a few wonia 30 that their presence will not be required till Loopold, the brother of the Duchess of Tuesday next, at 10.30, it having boan da: / Conarugu It is only the poor. Germannd einbraced IL Sam Kings, 1.x, the receiver on the value of the books ha Royalties who caru în - these days..for the Gospel of 3. Lake Acts of the. Apostles had presented, a copy of "the Bible and an
Your Mortgago
Debenturos of sided to continue the murder caso, to-muga alliance Princesses who can a
könig Hotel Company, Ltd.;
Goods
undelivered after Glongyle par this data subject to rent Goods per Taising undelivered after this
ento subject to rent. THURSDAY, December 30 ;--
9. D. C. Performance at City FRIDAY, December 31 --
Applications for Slures of The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co,
received until this dute. SATURDAY, (Now Year's Day), 1887-
Isso Interest Warrants of S0 per Share of Canton Ins. Offico, Ltd., payable at H. K. & S'hai Bank. WEDNESDAY, January
on Board.
row.
afford please themselves prefer to remain in their own country. Last year we saw Prin
Mr reports as followe
I have
e carefully.
Form
edition of Shakespeare, remarking that anost Englishine would be content to have gone over the paper nothing more in the way of books than give evidence of careful instruction books, some of them very handsomely got
We have received from Meners-Stoite:foktas Eilita of Nassau, probably the creatantni havo muola-plansuro in testifying that these tro, Most of the other prize hero
& Hiret, the Hongkong agents of the Scot. tish Union and National Insurance Co, an ornamental wall calendar for 1887, contain ing as a centre-piece an artistic chramo, lithographia view of Taverlochy Chetle, a beautiful bit of Highland scenery; a smaller and handy wall calendar, and a neat little diary,
of Ludou, had during tan kut fow months and diligent reading. The papera spinup aut all useful and attractive. There hoires in Europe, marry the Crown Prince they two more German Princessos, both very bo judged from the fact that he obtained Lanimert; and a small ornamental mantel- by G. Lubb were remarkably good, e nay were ako, a cricket-sol, presented to Frank wealthy, have inrried in the Fatherland.
206 marks out of 30% Please say to the board clook
PRIZE DAY AT THE HONGKONG
PUBLIC SCHOOL
r
In To
Σ
There
* Collówing boys, ♬ Laminert, Hayward At the conclusion of the distribution, his and A. Wallaco ti continue steadily as they Lordship the Bishop made a short addres have been doing. They are I think promis to the boys in which he exhorted them to ing pupils and The annual distribution of prizas to the work hard, ought to be encouraged to become diligent moholars and trao gontio-
mon. In concluding his address, hu mald scholars attending the Hongkong Public The first prize goes
zoen to G. Loɔb, secondYou are living here in a
deal of School, St. Paul's Colleges, took place this to F. B. Laminert
difficulty You are
are not in England In Form If. the first prize is won or B are Chinese boys here that you cannot help A CORYERFONDENY Raggests that a reward forenoon. The distribution was made by
sher, the escond by La Orawford.
mixing with. Now the Chiness have not Form 1, Garland Williama..
the ideas of Christian nirality ENGLISH GRAMCHAR-In Fuglish Chambon tanght. I am afraid often that our that we have. Noon-Auction of British B.S. Partridge might now be offered by the Government H. the Acting Governor (the Hon. W.
for the discovery of any act of incendiarism H. Marah), and among those who werever I have to report a considerable im boys mix too much with the Chinese boys: in this Colony. Probably there is sufficient present were. E. Major General Camprovement in the Midsummer Examination whom they maot on the streets. I know reason for such action, but the initiative arch, the Minses Cameron Bishop Burdon, In Form m. Thore is weakness still in little of Chinese street, tally and I don't
paraphras Hon. A. Lastor, Hon. A. P. MacEwen, analysis, and some spesona of
want to know any more, and I would be might fairly be looked for from the Lasur-Captain Forter (the Acting Governor's aide this opportunity of impressing on the boys glo word of it. Therefore, I any, boys avoid
ing were not of auch value. I would take r
indeed to think that Borry
knew a sin ance Companies. It is, however, worthy de-camp), Lieut. Somerville (Genaralt the great importance of private reading everything that would be likely in any uf consideration. Another point in con- oren's ate-de-camp), D. Bitel (Government. Many boys, I fear, never think of looking shape or way any word or act-to
Inspector of Schools), Mears G. Churpat a hook except when in school. Yet here your minds
poliuto nuction with firua (accidental e intentional) Sharp, D. R. Crawford, H. L Dennys,
put into their is, that the prosent spatem of alarms is still J. G. Smrizit, B. M. Janzoson, G. Piercy, had they wish to have the power of ex men, Before we separate, I wish to
Dr Fister. Horder, G. Ha the koy knowledge put
His ExcellencyColoral Cameron, ny hands, and if their ideas are ever to expand Lord Bishop, and ladies and gentle- Bateson Wright,
Horspool and others, parents and friends preasing their thoughts in finert language express the satisfaction with which I have listenedio. doubt you all have lis-
23
SUN AND TIDE TABLE FOR,
HONGKONG.
(From The Hongkong Almanack.) DECEMBER
HIGH WATEE
SUN.
Day of Morn.
Aft.
Hises.
Keta.
Munth.
. M.
H. Dr.
17. 35.
8.30
7.82
8.38
[.. 5.20
24
9.30
8.12
6.39
8.20
26 10.11
6.47 8.39
5.21
2
14.53
9.29
6.40
5.21
24 11.34
: 9,61
6.40
5.23
28 0.11 10.22 6.40 0.23
Plats: 3 hra, 30 mins. : at. Sharmeen: 3 hre, 45 mins.
noon
A. S. WATSON & Co.,
LIMITED,
Truth learns that the Emperor of Austria, who is a great smoker, has been ordered by the doctors to give up the fragrant vend..
Majesty was in the habit of smoking twenty cigars daily,
of
School
of
Cam-
B.
HAVING ARRIVED. from the above of Sydney, from Sau Pancisco. AVE Now RECEIVED THEIR They attribute his neuralgia in it. Bis proviously offers two prizes, the work of the
Mrs M. Being, M: T. B. God- Mias Clara M. Boss, Rev. A. A. Bounett, Mr M. M. Kohn and servant,
SEASON'S SUPPLY
OF
good old
of
pre
ΣΟΠ
Fory
bnt also I believe in the quality of the adu cation, 1 baliovo the progress is rather more than in preceding years.
far from perfect. We understand that sug- gestions have been rude for improving
of the pupils. them, but the Government hesitate to act Mr. C. 3. Bateman, the head-master, they taust read. It is sucourage this upon them. Why? We are glad to hear, poned the proceedings by reading the fol- habit of private reading that we stick to the toriod with satisfaction to the very inter-
lowing report
e of books. It is a boy a own fault if It would have been more interesting to shape of hong prizes in the eating addross road by Mr Bateman High water at Whautpos hrs. 30 however, that the Government have a new
Licar). (Hear,
I learned a few days ago pins, later than at Hongkong; at the steamer on the way ont, to be placed it myself and to the Ommittee, if this when he is able to read fluently and intelli- conversation with my Lord Bishop the in
sence addition
dition was very well satisfied with the progress Barrier: hrs. 15 mine.; at the Salt Wanchai Police Station-a change which part of the work and condition of the Public gently he has not every day Gist prize made by this school. Naturally he did mit:
to make to his mental store will tend greatly towards the sateguarding during the present year, could have Form 1. goes to T. Singh-Hig.
the Report
papers go inte details they have been gone into Moon.-Full Moon, 18d. 2h. 16m. after- of valuablo property at that end of the city, aminer. With excup the princesho only wants more thought and do pupils, which shows a coneidemble increase. an be far clusely fallowed by Fritz Land-I understand, is not only in the number of are most thoughtfully and carefully worted, fr Bateman. The progress of the College, of the
and he bion in Divinity for kindly contributed by the Bisling, and inert, who
to have besu first. Form ., B. liberation to bich was undertaken by the Roy, J.
Fishor
comes firet. J. Machado, second Ost, and the examination of a corrected Printers Proof, for which Mr Crawford Forn 1. G. Williains.
ENGLISH LITERATURE. First prize
Bishop Burdon-Most decidedly Hon. A. P MacEwen Inliterature year has been tested by a series of
His Excellency I am very glad indeed papers suited by which I aut for the upper classes and by the play of Julius Cusne, cooset by the Cam lear it. This is no doubt particularly
Loal bridge
was the subject in which the satisfactory to the parents and most credit- once examination in the lower. For was examined. This has been to the abls to Mr and bira Bateman, who have tive once FOR COUNTERSIAŃATENE by the Undersigned, Messrs J. Reynolds, M. Lynch and Thon. CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY | PRALL's latest efforts, a broak of 3,413 with thoroughly examined and tested, woannpaucing G. Tobb as desery. I must confess that on the last occasion
In order that the work may
be more
altogether novel werk. I have great only been here a little over twelve months. Bopa out a fluke, stumpe him 24 tedy to be able to arrange with the Cambridging of the first prize. He has thoroughly when I distributed the prizes here, I beat billieul-maching we have that is to ay, the best machine for repeating
cer Syndicate for an annual examination at the A-der-
coustraction and thought. Mr. Bateraan's aims were A grainmätical const
Tittle close of the Mid-summer Term. This can grasped
but I tain monotonous stroke for the only extend to the upper classes, but it will tho peculiarities of the language employe
at admit now that I Foriod without inaccuracy or breaking
by Shakespeare, and I hope to find him dis-
now that I was min- down. Per contro, John Roberts still re- be conducted in precisely the same plan as tingalahed in the Lined Examinatuma. No
Bishop Burdon-I don't think your Bx- mains by far this best billiard-player, and the local examinations, the first of which NEW CHOCOLATES, there can be no doubt that hun all-round in Hongkong was huld last wool. At that boy has worked burder at this subject than collency is mistaken. (Laughter, your
His Excellona was istaken in thi break of 534, though not so lengthy, was Aivation we presented 11 enalidates, F. R. Lumiort, and to him the second
prize is awarded.
We are indebted to Mr ing them too large, HISTORY The period selected by the Batowin for the introduction here of the Cara- more wonderful, and certainly a far more all of Lom took the Junior Fapare. interesting effort than Peull's. Still, ev The results of the examinations will
April
and Cambridge Syndiontov
oves from the death of bridge University Local Examination Selente. next, and long as the spot-stroke is allowed a remain not be known until
factor in the gand, the position of the though we must not be disappointed is our Edward the Confessor to the death of John.
sult in all colonies where this system
has been champion would be anything but adcure if proportion of failures should to large. In this subject the boys roto wefully deficient of course, as Bateman saya; this re- the oxamina a year ago; in fact, it had boun neglected introduced has best to give a great impetus O account uf. &., &c., &c. be wars cailed upon to dofond it on an or- on being a novelty to all our pupils, and The papers sent up are fairly wall done on to education. I believe that the restilt hare
ditary table against such a man-machine as on
the whole bit greater accuracy is moeded in will be better understood probably it is partly from the short time Poail-Truth
through the syllabas, not reaching us tills and the abfoot, requires very great at nat throughly understood at the 2235 Ar the Regular Meeting of the Iorie Lodgo, of these difficulties wey are a the second to Fritz Lanport Wallace, Fishinonle here has not sent any pupils. I
May, yet we are hopeful that even in spite tention. It is she woak stais ir the highest moment for one of the educational estab
Enir for The first priza ca to hi No. 1781, held at the Masonic Hall, Amoy,mount of passes--humoura we can scarcely
And
Jackson, and 350 Chinese in steerage.
Por Esmeralda, from Manila, 3 Chiness. Per Triks, from Saigon, ö5 Ühiness.
DEEARTED,
Per Namon, for Swatow, Mr E. Shophard; for Amey, Mr C. F. R. Allon.
Ferte, Cousignees of
of Cargo are hereby re- quested to HAND IN TIBIR BILLS OF LADING
TAKE INKBULATE DELIVERY of their
·Goode from alongside. CONSIGNEEN of NALLROD IRON aro particularly to- qucated to TASK DELIVERY from Stemmer IN THEIR OWN BOATS, failing which the Captais wil not he
rospotwible for any mixing of different lots that may ariso trou otherwise disgharging Bune.
Tlio Steamer is bored at the KOWLOONamus. PIERS, and any Cargo impoling her dis-- charge will there be landed into Godowns and stored at Cotiguere risk and expense, Optional Cargo will be forwarded on; un- less notice to the contrary be given bofore
the 17th Instant.
7.10. TO-DAY,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goode remaining after the 24th Instant will be subjest to rent. All Claims must reach as before 4 pm of the 27th Instant, or they will not be recognized.
No Fire Insurance will be affected, Kills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 17, 1986. FROM GLASGOW, LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
2004
S.S. Glenpyle having arrived Tfrom the thing oth, Lousignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, hence and/or from the Wharvos or Boats delivery many bo obtained.
noties to the contrary be given before 2p.ni. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless
To-var, the 20th Instant,
Carge remaining undelivered after the 27th Instant will be aubject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1886.
2412
To-day's Advertisements.
Per Fooksung, - for, Shatigbai, Mr J,
Por Gloagule, for Shanghai, 9 Europene. Per Stentar, for Amny, 100 Olines. Per Do Jana, for Atoy, 100 Chinese. Per Guthrie, for Sydnoy, 20 Chinese: Per Tu chune, for Bangkok, 19 Uhinese,' Par Veloz, for Saigon, 10 Chinese,
TO DEPART
Per Tcheratt, for Jagaanki: from Hong koug, Messra C E. Martin and W. M. Rose, For Yokohama: from Landon, Miss. R. Rambla, Mr Tattletates, Mrs Littlekates, Miss Littlotates, and Mr Walkor.
Por Yangless, for Shanghai, 12 Chinose. Par Rembrandt, for Manila, 1. European. Per Anton, for Hoihow, &c., 40 Chinese.
NG REPORTS. SHIPPING The British seagr Konig Beng reports: Left Bangkok December 12tli, and lud light variable winds and cloudy, he wea- ther up to Palo Obi; from thence to Cape Padaria, light to moderate Northerly wind, cloudy overcast weather with pussing rain- Tualis Basterly swell; after passing
and Cape Padarau on Dec. 15th, fo port, strong gale, chaly overcast weather, will frequent heavy squalls and rain, very high heavy cross head sea-vessel labouring heavily, and thick rainy weather of
Fort
AND
FIRST SHIPMENT
..
OF
FANCY GOOD S
NEW PERFUMES.
New Swaeys,
CUT GLASS BOTTLES, GLOVE AND HANDKEGODIEF Boxes, BASCETS OF CONTECTIONERY,
CRYSTALLIZED Fruits,
CRACKERS,
A. S. Watson & Co., Limited, HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, November 34, 1326.
the
murat
for
preparation
present
The publication of this šešte commenced on the 14th instant, Bro, F. W. Brita was inck-for. In any case, we as puro, of thi, Cooke.second, sa MAMASI MEMANumber of marks,
8.00 p.m..
The Chin Stail.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1886.
TELEGRAMS..
THE DEPARTURE OF THE NSW RESIDENT GENERAL OF TONKIN.
Patus, 26th Nov. 1886.
M. Bihourd, Rosident General in Tonkin, the December 15th to 18th, N.E. winds, will sunbark at Marseilles fm Tonkin on 20th Dec.. N.E. by N. winds. On the 21sting on the 10th December On December 18th N. NE. winds. On the board the Mesageries Maritimes bont laar Doe, N.N.K. winds. PAMod 2 steamer with a green band or funnel, about 30 mílca off Hongkong, on the 21st inst.
The British gun-vessel Linnet reports: lad minderate moanoon with thick rainy weather; from Ocksou right up Hong kong.
The British steamer Folien reports: Left Taman December 19th, and experienced strong monsoon with high sea and cloudy weather to Amoy. From Amoy to the Lammocks, moderate winds and hazy webs DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, ther; and thence to Swatow, fight winds and rain; frota Swatow to port, strong N. LIMITED.
winde with rainy weather In Amoy, stra. Pirates and Mesjon. In Swatow, strs.
Heck Kun und Stochow.
FOR AMOY AND TAMSUL
Tho Co.'s Steamship
Fokica, Captains WYLLIZ, will be dcepatched for the abovo Ports on FRIDAY, the 24th Irestant, at
Noor
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers, Hongkong, December 22, 1886.
BANK HOLIDAYS.
FN accordance with Ordinance. No.
The British steamer Esmerald reports: First with part, strong N. . breeze and overcast heavy, squalls. Soend part, moderato gala and overest with rain, and heavy sea. Year Hongkong, Northerly breezes and thick weather, with continous rain and moderate ses.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
2433
For SHANGHAL-
Per Chi Yuen, at 11.30 am., on Thurs
day, the 23rd inst
of 5
Per Yangiste, at 3.31 p.m., on Thursday,
the 3rd inst.
will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Publio Busince, on SATURDAY, the 25th (CHRISTMAS DAY), añil MONDAY, the 27th Instant (Boxing Day), For the Chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,
R. L. SYMES,
For STRAITS & BOMBAY.-
THE RESIDENT GENERAL OF TUNIS
M. Massicault, Prefet of the Rhone De- partment, has been nominated Resident General of Tunis in place of M. Bourd.
In Form J. Fisher comes first and Cegret to have to site that the competitors for the Government Scholarship have not passed, have not obtained the necessary GEOGRAPHY --First Prizepresented
Therefore there will J
The questions set in the Geo- no Government Scholarship this year. benraphy of compared now brought schoolfellows merely.
Exatainations
has been most beneficial to the candidates. Cheat Britain and the Colonics There will be one given next year instead
installed as Wor. Master, and vested na that the special and definite work necess bis officers
nry for the Cambridge Local
J.W
Each bog's work will be not with that of his Treasurer. W. C. Lewis, Secretary
Bro. J. McLeavy Brown, S.W.
O. S. Powell, R. B. Cook,....
Gut apme
but with that of the thousands, who, at the there are sutur:&figent answers and of waiting until 1983.
Tosuc
T
I hope that thes and steady work.
competitora will not be disheartened bat will presagte her studies with renowed that
greatly regret.Ehat more time could your amise, took thesame papers list week.
I intend to adopt a suggestion to Map Drawing uuring the Deed in these examinations, accurate, de-not be given to (Ditor of Oc Suite and thorough knowledge is absolutely year, in consequated of a
bridge Syndicate to send out the papers ürst remonies.
To the Government Scholarship. to F. R. Lammert Accom to A. Wal
I believe it will be more sa- lace. point best,
and Williama takes the second prize dosi
Wor.
"
R. C. Passmore... Organist.
H. J. Scott,
S.D.
C. U. Best,
J.D.
T. W. Wright,
N. Molle,
+1
**
F. A. Onl
I G..
11
S. A. Kran!,
Steward. Tyler.
+
necessary, generalitics are worthless, and i maps: In form III Hent of oustin that was made to mo, viz. to ask the t
Teakness 19 the result of desultory, less ansvors. The qucations.are
(Ap
the rejection on the ground of general Fern IL. Crawford has lectury to all that this should be: fair, yet at the same time, most completo ARITHMETIC-The First Arithmeticprize i touring to do so. In conclusion I
thoroughly
1 understand that in the weigh-
calony
of
Are I hope it will be a in
they
Singapore they have Tux penaltics of greatness (writes the Lon- testa as to the character of the touch is given by G Sharp, Beq This subject in Form 10-is worthy of much commenda don correspondent of this Manchester Guuring given and the knowledge acquired on. The principles of the solence are to express my hopes for the continued pro- diuti) are enormous, as we know, and at a thing superficial is asked for, nor is of thoroughly geseged and the restness of the fossil primo a credite in lis directors Primrose League concert and meeting held any use if given, in St Pancras Inst week a lady asɔciate NUMBER OF POPIS-When we started work is helily creditable Fritz Lammert brought with her an infant about a month work on the 11th of January list, we had gains the first prize; V. Dodd the second, and to all those who take an interest in i or six weeks old. The doorkeeper politely in attendance 37 pupils of thomo, save sound. In Form I. A. Alves shows great remarks and also thanked him for presiding.
Ir Form II
II Was in first, and J. Alves Bishop Burdon, roturned thanks on be half of the Committee for his Excellency's but firmly refused to admis a child m arma, loft during the year, some for business up- but the mother pleaded that the infant had pointments in the Colony, others for Eng promise in thin subject the suggestion of the Bishop, the boys
ALGEBRA.The Algebra papers wero set three cheers for
His been christened Randolph Churchill, and laad. Wo elesed the Christmas term leat
Excellency the of their own and of
accord Rayo free that he should at ono begin, attending plications for admission have already been ject is evidently oue in which the toys take y
prozess during the th very graterent interest. Tho Conservative meetings. The child did not unde for next form. This is a
threa for Mr Bateman, Bishop and has been must gratifying" and gives year ery during the avering, which we consider fying proof that the schoul is supplying great hop for the more advanced work announcement that the holidays had begun. His Excellepey then made the pleasing ed happy augury for the career on which want, and that our work is valued.
has been thus early launched. I am told ATTENDANUB—It is a; pouLEGO “ much
work is to report cas the puno
abb the 10th January, thoroughly well done, ishile Labb Paddington there have been as as and
attendance of our pupils comes very close for the second prize. regular stom
This concluded the proceedings. bole, Dec. 7 : Cardiganshire, pencation, these Randolph Churchills christotied in. It very rarely happens that auy boya fifting the year and papers were so in those Putty Lar
Evolv Books I and II were read dur are HOMEWARD BOUND-Haere, November 16: the afternoon of a single Sunday and nothing but illness is allowed to inter- with riders, works is in bomo nues Divinity Fort 3, Bishop's prize, G. Defordshire, 19; Port Adelaide, Mas Apropos of the subject of an Iraperial Pan-fere with school-work I am sure that in very wont, and thore lan perdendy H. Lobb second prize, E. B. Laquest
to have proposition by hers while
B. Tisher; second prize, Form 11, first prize, archy, Chingwo, Agena, Antonio, Deo, home paper as follows:--Whion in Germany
this opportunity of offering Juy grateful other hard excellent work was done by Crawford-Fort 1, G. Williaina,
English Grammar Foria first prize, las, 7; Diamed, 14.
What was my natonialiinent on learning
V. Dodd, who going the second, le from the German portal.
kind co
in this co-operation
B Fisher Beconė.
explained that it was his father's desire week with än attendange of 57, and six app is quadratics in Form III This Bab-overnor, General Cameron, three for
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PASSED Suzz- CANAL.
pasian, 26; Bengliz, Berenice, Glencoe, that is ong church in the district of South plansuro to be able to of The first prize is mined by T. Singh whose School will reassible again on-Munday
OUTWARD BOUND:-Deepdalo, Oct. 26; Fax
sendes, Westmeath, 90, Japan, Glen
14.
3
with
respect" wo" compare |
and I take
salia, 26: Harter, 30; Benvenue Glen ay Postage, a correspondent writes to alar söhools, fost favourably the principle is not understood. On the
camemwn; Amphitiste, Glenfin last sumarer Z had genion to write to Indisk to the ments of a boy for eir Fritz Lampert who has the first prizu and Singh socond prize, Fritz Lammert The Yangtse, with the FRENCH MAIL OF Nozo pay only twenty pleunigs, e, not quite tried the experiment of earrying on the probusing stucient in this subject Form first.
nesday, tho 22nd inst., at 11 am
that I
Wo
J. Machado, Form 1, G. Williams,
The lut Pitre Form is English Literaturo. Form, ut; Hon. A wou by Crawford 2nd, by 0.2. MoEwen's price, G. B. Lobb; second Prizo in Form & is so by Guirontas
robturat priza, Frank Lacaciart WRITING-In Form I. U.
23. first prize,
A comes
Car-
is included in the con lessons, that we souming and after fra J. AVBA, 2nd In Forth ICA. Wallace; second prize, Fritz Lammert.
Postal ations, India, as well as un
brings replies to letters despatched England from Hongkong on October 12th.
The S. S. Oceanic, with mails e., from
for this port 20th inst.
1.
опе
4
Consistent
Forin It, first prize, D. Fisher; escond Geography prize, Frank Lammort; second prize, A.
II
The same rate
rate would have been pharged for mor term. It answered thoroughly well and may be expected hers on or about a letter to England. According to the Ger- and the result has been, with the additioun Sanday, the 20th inst. This Packet mina postat
as bulf-hour buth to:
we have given cur og t
the within which circle uniform year 200 hours more tasching than have also bus dorte best.
DICTATION, FOm 11 0. Bitol; 2nd obtain. How comes it that in our beea
been given in former year. Besides this, San Francisco to. the 1st inst., has rogulations there are two classes under the during the term now ended,we have HW Fisher. In Form LJ Jarvathy Pre-Foam, Mr. N. J. Ede's
is one arrived at Yokohama, and will aid general heading Postal Union? And why foar
foar Brenings a week given two hours spe- HEAD MASTER'S PRIZE. There is one
Wallewe.—Form 1, first prize 1. Craw- is the postage to India, Ceylon, Hong Kong cial preparation to the candidates for the prize which has the highest valio sttached foto it lu my own estimation that in the Per Domenico Balduino at 7 pm The O. §. §. Co,'s steamer Priam, from as receive some
, more than double what
pay
Williams. in Cambridge Local Examinations
ford; second prize, G. The general prize for work.
for general improvement and steady Thursday's
Sharp's the 23rd foet.
CONDUCT AND DISULFLING The
aud 1 Arilbinetic-Form 1 Me G. It some explanation of
is my prize, od, and it is not For SAIGON
this behaviour of our bays is London, laft Singapore on, the Iith Until wo
goody
hesitation in awarding to Dead-1
prize, Fritz Losomert second prize, Atalanta, at 2.30pm., on Thursday, Por
first prize, W. Ray; 80- fact we cannot consider it creditable to the often that suriona trascher of discipline ho just, and may be expected here on UT the 23rl just
about the
the 22nd instant.
foresight or business ruanagement of our] secar Thara is, however, one serous fanis Bennett He is a pattur yf diligence; ond prize. J. Alyce Form 7, A. Alves.
and "thorough bord consolentious work. For HAIPHONG.
The O. 8. 8. Co.'s steamship Telemachus, official Barely, with our immense tradio.
Algebra —Form ur, first prize, T. Singh ; SPEDIA Presented by D. R. is not altogether banishad now. In commercial intercourse with ledis, which prevailed to a very great extent, and
prizu, G. Lobb Nrom Liverpool, ht: Singapore on the hain far cheaper or for carour schools at bume, the one thing in which raford, Eaq: Tas subject in whiton
FolidForme y frat prize, Fritz Lam. 16th last,
may
be expected here could Tumor about the 23rd inst
ringe of letters that Germane can do. boya ride themgalvos more than any other boy of Forrn III, competed for this prize mort; arcond prize, Dodd sarda, on Thursday, the
was the correction of a
a priuter's proof, The Union Line steamier Teturtus loft Bai These facts must be well known, but I is their Ince of notious, anderer, it was not The blunders bobili roul and tuaginary were fund second inst.
Reading. Form 11. first prize, L. Craw Bon on the 20th inst., and may be ex-
have not seen them made public, in cones Crap here it was focud at the.com-pomorous ne possible and ebe ccGarrett
alla. Unfortunately, Lowever, it was not
prize, C. Eitel-Form 1, F. here on or about the 24th inst. tion with the movement of
Heato Th
Writing Form ne first prize, G. Wil- stro-Hungarian, Lloyd. 8, N. Co.'s I have chosen India as my illustrating mancement of our work that petty acts of rected sheets were examined both by Mr
Crawford and
competition. and myself. The stomer Fandora, from Triante, left for the sake of the contrast betwian German deceit with regard to
lessons prevailed to Camfor
Carvalho. Singapore on the 18th instant, and may entorprise and var, backwardness" But, of which, un extent, that it was jumpossible to was Tory class for the first prize, but con- liams second prize, J. Alves—Form i, J.- be expected here on or about the 20th course, it is oven more important that rely on a boy's word, and work had to be sidering at only his work in this special
Australis and our other colmes shoild beindividually: nou personally inspected, exercise but his almost faultless dictation Dictation, Forin Taivang, at 2:30 pm, on Friday, The O. 3. S. Co. a sternship Faty sets stond B.
I Love Inferioare, at 5 p.m., on Thurs.
day, the 23rd inst,
For p. Manager, Hongkong. For the Chartered Baul of India, Aus
tralia and China,"
A O. MARSHALL,-
Sub-Manager, Hongkong.
For the Hongkong and Shanghai Banke
ing Corporation,'
JOHN WALTER,
Anting Chief Maniger, For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,
INCHIBALD
Agent
For the New Oriental Bank Corporation,
Limited,"
H. A HERBEILT,
Manager, Hongkong.. Hongkong, December 22, 1680,
Por
For SWATOW,
For
Hail, at p., on Thamlar,
the 23d inst
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA, Por Teheran, at 5 p.m., on Thursday,
the 23rd inst
For
STRAITS
ANE CALOUTT
Per
the 24th inst-
of
instanti.
you
frota Liverpool, left Singapore on the Every one will
that, for agree with
for that the most serious fault is bow discoan-os to Frank Lamuiert and the second to 21st inst, and may be expected here Importal reasons, we absolutely must masin-teusuced by our older boys, and that their G. Lobb
CONDUCT. —The Condnot Prize in Form prize, G. H. Lobb talu the ties between the old houies and the influence in this direction is spreading for on or about the 20th inst
to
Valho
Por Cairagorn, as 5 pm, on Thursday,
the 30th inst,
Singapore on the 20th inst., and may be expected here on or about the 29th inst
first prizo, C. Eital r
1, J. Car
D. B. Cras Lammert'; sexond
Por Iphigenia, at 9.30 am, on Monday-Tho stezahip Japan, from Caloutta, left now. If we continue to exact the present gend. Our aim in our daily intercourse III is a kindly presented by H.E theHead Master's Prize. Kennett
For SINGAPORE-
the 27th inst Fur SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.-
provokingly high tariff apo letters, it is with our pupils is to promote their highest Administrator. It is won by G. H. Lobb: Conduct--Forta 1, H. E The Admin- False policy On the part of the Exchequer interests and to would their characters I have nothing but hearty commendation Fistrator's prize, G. B. Lobb.Form II J
into true Christian nobility, that they to nyard to him. Ha induengo I know to W. Armatrong.-Form 1, G. Williance. It is probably also false economy.
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