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FRENCH CONVENT. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. More than ordinary interest was manifested in the annual distribution of prizes at the Freneli Convent which took place yesterday afteraono, The ceremony was largely attended, there being present in addition to H.E. the Governor and

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH, 1909.

can bonet there is none greater than the silent devotion of those noble ladies who seek no public honour and are content to devote their Hves day by day, year after year, to the auostentatious trisk of cheering the lives of the destitute and ministering to the helpless and hopeless a teaching their pupils by exampla the high and noble standards of the Christian

· FRENCH..

1st prize for French, Marte Trombetta: 2nd Jeanne Jagoral; 3rd Graziella Cunia Prizes were awarded to the following:

Alice Kraenther, Madeleine Trombette, Graes

Murray, Mand White, Winnie White, Louise Chapman, Marie Rosario, Carmen, Marty, Elisabeth Bouche, Andrés Bandet, Vera Danen-

نائم

PARIS LETTER.

[WRITTEN FOR THE “ HONGKONG

DAILY FREES."]

Paris, February 12, 1909. KING BOWARD THE PEACEMAKER, For Frause the settlement of the Morocco

| years' study with Regnier Coquelin endet omrried off the first prize for comedy, and made a highly

· successful debut at the Odéon in the comle rôles of variona alaasis pieces. Then he entered tho Comédia-Française in June 1868, where he played side by side with his brother whose xoptation was by that time established. The younger brother had the misfortune to pass

Captain Mitchell Taylor, A.D.C., Sir George faith. The legions of France have marched berg, Dorothy Murray, Dolly Capell, Freida Question, so far as Germany and herself are away in a private lunatic asylum at Suresnes, and Lady Errington, Admirni and Madame under streaming banners and to the sound of Davies, Eileen O'Sullivan, Gertrude, Bouche, concerned, carrisa more weight than King close to 8. Cloud, wherein he had been an inmate Berrin, Lieut. Audouard, M. Gaston Lisbert martial music to many a glorious victory. Vers Davies, Olive Augustini, Kattie Gaertner. Edward's visit to Berlin. It does not, however, for some time owing to his mind having given

French Consul, His Lordship Bishop Pozzoni, the French, Italian and Spanish fathers, as well as the Christian Brothers from St. Joseph's and moy ladies. On entering the visitors noted

the quaintly dressed Chinese children standing

Cross. Bylvia Xavier.

Your banner is the sign of the Your music is the voice of gratitude of those whose sickness you have alleviated. Your victory and your reward in in the conciones

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MUSIC.

Prizes were awarded to Winnie McNeil, Evelyn Rocha, Jeanne Jagorel. Winnie White, Ripsy Manuk, Jessie McNeil, Crasialla Caniac, of work bravely done and bravefy supported day and White, Sylvis Xavier, Marie Trombettu,

the ties which unite our nations together.

follow that such a soothing and important event has escaped her notice. On the contrexy, apart from tes pleasure it has given the French to learn the enthusiastic reception accorded to Leon Roi Edward" and his charming Ques they view the visit as crowned with success

·way.

CATULLE MENDE.

Tragedy succeeds tragedy with appalling rapidity in this unfortunata country. The French poetical-world he lost one of her most brilliant sons by the terrible death of of M.

in a cloistered way, while in the schoolroom after day and your after year. I spoke too of Louise Chapman, Florence Simmons, Alion in advace. That soli, a visit on the part of Catolle Mendés, whose boily

itself stall European children claimed attention

War found

by their proity dresses and bright faces. Part. There is no closer ties than the existence of this Kraentlier, Madeleine Trombetta, Dorothy His Majesty was necessary in the cause of peace mutilated almost boyond, recognition in s of the school-room was outtained off for the French Convent in the British Colony. These Marroy, Mabel Cotton, Doris Wilks, Freids the fat that the visit of King Edward to

are the ties which bring us closer together and which teach us that there is no distinction of

(opplouse).

ano Ito. Darien Bad

The programme which followed was very entertaining. There was a drams in four nota

larger children song the National Anthem, and nationality in the common cause of humaDentitled "The Reverse of the Medulin which petual maintenance of aniversal penos, of } for the cause of the accident is that having fallen : Hte EXCELLENɛython distributed the awards the parts were taken by I. Tennent (Countess | self toĝo so keon a promoter. The differences the platform, and opening the door, fell out and

ceremony, and this was beautifully decorated.

When tha gabernatorial party entered, the afterwards gave the chorus Over the Stars." Then Father DE MARIA, read the report of the Inspector of Bohcols.

His Lordship Bishop Fozzont addressed the gathering. Speaking in English he said It is my first duty to express on behalf of the xverend Mother Superior and Sisters of the Convent their sincere thanks to your Excellency for your kindness in consenting to preside at the distribution of prizes to the scholars attend ing this school. I have already had the pleasure of welcoming you at the opening of the Calsaire, a work of charity, and now I am happy to see you here again for an educational purpose, Your

INFANT CLASS,

as follows:

Prizes for gentleness-Trono La Cardunar, E. Rochs

Willig Lyaughi; for smiling, Emile Landan. Julia M. Van Horps; for readiness, Harry Landen, Benny Gallagan; for encouragement, Jos Cotton, Willis Ramsey: for writing, Bobby Reel, Kathleen Spencer; for politeness, Minnie Me Graup; for application, Patrick O'Brien for sums, Rinalde Danenberg; for reading. Maggie Lysaght and Rode White: for writing. Alice Danenberg: sums, Abdool Rajahu

Eunice Boulter; application, Mubel Masso reading, Dick egg; neatness, Julia Tavares; reading, Vern Davies: spelling, Mercia Danen- berg: arithmetic, Charles Rosselet; reading and arithmetic, Alda dos Remedios.

admite of no doubt. Equally gratifying in railway tunnel at St. Germain. Strange to say the famous poet, dramatist and proef. Berlin has produced no ill-feeling in this writer always believed that be would meet with countr-which is also all for the pera horribly violent and. The only explanation

whichhe British Sovereign has proved him sleep decessed thought the train had arrived at Erard), E. Boanas (her daughter Isabel), B betweg Great Britain and Germany hare was killed on the spot. M. Catullo Meaden wat Robertson mo. Morrill the Governos praatially speaking, very little, or nothing to born in 1841 at Bordeaux and came to Paris at (Philipps the maid), W. White do witFrance. So long as the Entente Cordials an early age. When only 18, he was editing a Ellen the housemaid). Ct. Murray (Mother which King Edward and President Loubet review, and before long one of his poems cost Alarum the Farmer's wife), and M. White (Jan tourod, romains intact the rest is but of hins a mouth's imprisonment at the hands of the ther shepherdess). Misses W. White, E. Rocha, and J. Jagoral took part in the Bal Enfantiu, onary importance for the French. The authorities who have since become more accus

an initiative poet, turning ont verae which while Misses W. MeNoil, J. Jagoral, and J. latte know enough of King Edward by this tomed to literary license. He began ne a poet' McNeil gave the Mazurka des Traineaux.tindo feel convinced that the improved and There were two action songs, a swing song, sed relations between Great-Britain and might be taken for that of Victor Hugo. He French song, another chorus and a recitation, feduany so shly fostered by the "Royal went on to novels and to perversely clever little the effect of which was to give the visitors acemaker" will not in any way prove detri storios, always graceful and delicately fash very agrocable inipression of the attainments of ental to French interests, Nothing would ioned. The stage welcomed him as a libret reverend mother Superior and Sisters of the fould by his brilliant diplomsey and there is ing. In spite of his 69 years, M. Mondès was an ardent worker. As dramatic critic of French Convent. ---

bu telling what he can do bring about s Fapprochement between Germany and France"

"Le Journal" his ripe, scholarly style and his Such a master piece would be the crowning fund of anecdotes served to make him one of the chef-d'œuvre of his life-time huge a task widely-road contributors of the Paris Press. He enjoyed the friendship of Victor requires time and tact, and is not matter Hugo, and was the esteemed collaborator of of impossibility.

Bally-Pradhomme, Francois Coppóo, and Theo- phils Gautier. A daughter of the latter became

Excelleny's great personal interest in and keen encouragement, Blanes Danenberg; reading the young people under the charge of the live King Edward greater pleasure than if he tist, while he was a critic as kindly as charm

com-

I STANDARD A.-

1st prize for reading, orthography, dictation, penmanship, politeness and order and 2nd for application, Gertrude Bouche; 1st for applica- tion and for dictation, orthography, arithmetic, penmanship and politeness, Andree Baudot; 2nd prize for reading and 3rd for penmanship, and orthography, Freida Davien 3rd for reading and arithmetic, May Murray; 1st for arithmetic, 2nd for order, 3rd for dictation, Kartoon Rumjahn: 3rd for reading order and politeness, Firdos Rumjahn.

1. STANDARD B.

CANTON.

ETROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT].

March 18th. HOW THE OFLIM LAW IS ENFORCED.

It is as open secret that opium can be bought at almost any prepared opium shop in the Cit without the production of a license. After the talk about earnestness in putting the er down, this state of affairs is simply scandalon Somebody is making a good "squeeze" in opium business or there must be a sad lack energy displayed by those entrusted with duty of seeing that all the opium decrees enforced. One wonders what the police doing, as they have repeatedly receit stringent orders to arrest and punish offenders.

THE MOROCCO SETTLEMENT -

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his first wife. M. Mendes's father was a Jew while his mother was Catholic. At the age 21 he published his first volume of veres, called Thilomels," which was so wittily described by Ste. Beuve as "honey and poison." He shortly afterwards want to Germany as a student at the University of Heidelberg.

In the case of

DOCTOR ADVISED

USE OF CUTICURA

Patient's Arms and Hands in Fearful State-Burning and Itching were Unbearable No Rest Nightor Day -Five Months of lutense Torture.

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HOPELESS CASE OF

ECZEMA SOON CURED

"Six months ago I used some greeti dye, and I think some of it must have

got into a small out on my right hand. Boon I began to suf- for intenso pain, first In my right arm and ' then in my left. I tried several reme- dios, which only RESERVAted the aras, until I decided to consult a doctor. He said I wna suf- fering from eczema following poisoning. By this time the Rama Waro swollen and in s fearful state; in fact, so bad that I was ren- dered almost helpless. Needless to say, I obtained no rest night or day, Thu burning and itching were unbearable, I followed the doctor's directions, but obtained only temporary relief, and the eruption extended from both shoulders to the finger-tips. I feit quite hopeless. and regarded everything with" very little faith. However, acting on the doctor's advice, I started using the Cutteurs Soap, Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent Pills. I am pleased. to say instant beneficial results were forthcoming, and with a continued us of the Cuticura Remedios I was from from the intruse pain after five months of torture. Mrs Florenon Whitting- bam, 75, Oakfield Terrace, Cattedown Rd, Plymouth, Devon, Nov. 13, 1607.

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PROPOSED ABOLITION OF WORK- HOUSES IN ENGLAND.

Rude is Fall. Kur Towns #

The French are right in orediting King Edward with the amicable settlement of the Morocco question. There is no doubt Hi, Majesty was largely instrumental in bringing about such a desired object. The fact that an agreement Bas been reached on all questions by Germany and France is extremely satisfactory The agreement is the final result of old negotia. tions; had it been possible to bring them earlier music he was a fervid Wagnerian. The number to a movessful conclusion the result would have of his works--poems, novels and playe—ia been all the more welcome, The Fressol ars unusually large, and bears the impress of a rura delighted at the removal of the stambling block, and diversified genius. At the moment of his and well they may be, for on more than one tragic death he had completed a historical

The report of the Royal Commission on the Thenew wooden Licenses were taken out by doccasion it threatened to develop into a drama, "L'Impératrice,” which was to have bean Poor Laws and Relief of Distro w isted a few of the lower classes who obeyed the ler belli. That terrible spectre is now happily produced shortly at the Théatre Réjans. Another last month. It is a volume of 1,250 pages, and of the law. The middle and upper elesgone, and the era of France-German misunder point in the character of M. Mendes was his contains a majority report of 640 pages signed. their daily smoke standing with regard to Morocco has closed for duelling propensity. He frequently remarked memorands of reservations on partionlar points. by 14 out of the 19 Commissioners; some are indulging in. impunity.

good After negotiations which began as far to his friends that “ when I think of my death, by dve Commissioner who have signed the The public opium divans have been clel, backes the summer of 1907, but which were I have a vision before my eyes of a horrible end majority report; and a separate minority it is true, but clandestine smoking of opu interrupted several times by moments and I fancy I shall disappear in a catastrophe such signed the majority report. It is expected report by foar Commissioners who have not among all classes in still in full swing, ande

of frave tension - such, for instance, as that as the burning of a theatreor a railway accident." that the evidence, inching the reports opium laws are ignored, What is the upfit regard to the Casa Blanes deserters the After many years of successes it may be said of of special investigators will necupr ap- holding Opium onferences if the Chise tw countries have come to a frank and cerdini deceased that his work wanted bat one slament wards of 40 volumes and 40,000 pages. The majority report is divided into nime Authorities show such leniency in the applicon agement on the delicate matter. This declare of distinction--that of mastering originality. parts, dealing not only with the existing Poor of the so-called stringent lawn Zus the •angpresor

tin is all the botter for being very simple. The The death of the unfortunate post has made a Law system which is subjected to detailel of opium smisking Easy ga

ty Governments mazurs sich other that it is groot gap in all Parisian circles of men of criticism-but with unemployment, charity, and Aar intention not to infringe upon the inte lettern. After Coquelin aine, followed his the reorganization of voluntary effort, invalid- insurance, and miscellaneous subjects. ing it is reported that a party of petty officKrity and independence of the Bhereofian brother, then came the death of M. Catalls There are, in all, orer 250 recommendations.

*Empire; to safeguard freedom of trade; not to Mendes Who is the next? Death has been tried to get into the theatre without ticket arithmetic and application, 2nd for permana free fight. Fandemonium reigned for a whi

lat prize for geography, domestic economy. A quarrel ensted which soon degenerated in purse or encroach upon either in their favour extremely busy of late in France with its dread for in favour of any Fover whatever anfal seythe, cutting down right and left the ship, and 3rd for order, Fook Chi,

economic privilege. More especially France brightest flowers. pledges herself not to hamper German commer Germany on her side pledges herself only to parse scenomic interests and not to hamper

let for dictation reading, orthography com- position, geography, domestic economy, and 2nd for application and politeness, Folly Capell; 1st for Christian doctrine, application, polifenoss and penmanship and 2nd for orthography and geography Edward Pereira, 2nd for Christian doctrine, arithmetic and penmanship and 3rd for reading, dictation, domestic economy and appilcation, John O'Brien, 2nd prize for reading, composition, domestic economy, needlework and politeness, Isabel Allen; 3rd for domestic economy, geography and Christian doctrine, Frank Dixon 3rd for orthography and domestic my Bertie Simmons: 3rd for composition and penmansmp, va O'Sullivan, at for arithmetin and needlework, Madeleine Train, betta: 3rd for Christian doctrine and geography, Sarah Cotton; 1st for order and 3rd for writli metio Alice, Kraentler.

appreciation of all that concerns duration in Hongkong is a matter of such common know, ledge in the colony that it is no surprise. tliat despite the numerous calls on your time, you have been able to devote an afternoon to stimulate interest in this School. The report hav of the Inspector of Schools, which Just been read, is not quite so fatter

we would wish but the ingas ments are capable of some explanation. The Reverenil Mother tells me the teaching staff lars taken the criticisms into their earnest consideration and hope that, with the addition in the personnel introduced sines the last examination, greater efficiency will be secured. A factor which operated against better results last year is explained to me in the fact that the staff was numerically below that Which could satisfactorily teach the number of children attending the School. Two teachers have since arrived and have taken up dution in the school. One of them has taken up the duties of head teacher. She is a French sister and has been in England for the required couras of stody, where she qualified and was granted the usual certificate. If there is anything in a same wemay expect inch from her, ne her name Sophire, means wisdom, (laughter and applause). Her popularity in the school is demonst. considerable increase in the number of scholars, some more than last year, the number having increased from sixty-five in 1906 to 85 in 1909, I regret to say that, owing to fail- Jug health, the Beverend Mother has been ordered home by her medical adviser. Wishing her a good passage and a speedy recovery, I hope that on her return she will find that the school is in the ranks with those classified in the first grade of the Government grant-in-sid schools. Again I have to thank Your Ex- 1st for Christian doctrine, composition and fighters were severely injured and daring t celloney and gentlemen for your kindness in politeness, 2nd for geography and needlework, panic that prevailed many of the crowd being present to-day.

3rd for reading, orthography and penmanship, HIS EXCELLENCY then addressed the gather Florence Simmons; 1st for reading and ortho-ing for rapid bait received minor injuri

Women were trod upon sad their clothes ing. He said-My Lord Bishop, ladies and graphy, 2nd for composition, domestic economy gentlemen, it la just about a year since I had and application, 3rd for Christian doctrine and The Police were powerless and wore the the privilege of opening the daughter institu- geography, Carmen Marty, 1st for order and clear out on finding that they were out-numbe will seek to associate their people in the under. personnel Yet while number 225 cost 505,000

Happy 2nd for dlstation, reading and orthography The Theatre owners are reluctant to dip takings on which the latter may obtain con-

Christain doctrine and politeness, nesilowork police guard to prevent disturbance. st and application, Elisabeth Bonché: 1st for theatres hero, as penmanship and needlework, 2nd for arithmetic and order: 3rd for domestic economy and politeness, Zaithoon Rumjahp; 3rd for geography and arithmetic, Luck Kee.

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tion of this convent Valley and I hope and believe that during the past year those destitute people who there accomed by you, in that home have found it a happy home in a happy valley, took the occasion then to review briefly the objects and the scope of the work of the French Convent in Hoogkong and for the benefit of those who may perhaps chance to read my words who are not entirely familiar with the work will just tell yon in a few brief words what this souvent does. It receives Chinese foundlings to the number of some 1400 or 1500, and out of health and vigour who would otherwise in all probability have died in the streets. It receives about 100 Chinese adults in its hospital in addition to the large number of outpatienta to whom medecine and treatment are supplied. Its doors are open to aged and destitute women,

IN STANDARD.

III. STANDARD.

1st prize for Christian doctrine, Ist for grammar, and 2nd for domestic economy, Jeanne Jagorel; 1st for arithmetic and let for parsing, Marie Trombetta: 1st for geography and 1st for application, Graziella Canine; 1st

BRAWL AT THE HO-NAM THEATRE. During the perfonisace on Wednesday even

find the theatre was closed. Over 20 of t

the latter usually

advantage of the situation by filling the with their comrades and friends who natur pay nothing to get in, at any rate to the the

owners.

CANTON-HANKOW BAILWAY. - G

Minister Tai Hang Chi and the Cantonese ocials in Peking have called co 72 Trades Guild and the Charitable Institus here to inform them that there must's Government Bureau in Canton for sub-

accept the situation. The telegram statet this kind of supervision is exercised in allen

se

clal and industrial interneta in Morvoso, whilst

FRENCH TORPEDOES.

with regard to the construction of two torpedo The Eclair publishes some curious figures boats, known as 225 and 226. The two resreis from the same conditions, and by the same

The root idea of the recommendations in respect. of the administration of the reformed Poor Law is the transfer of the functions of boards of guardians to a new local authority, called the Public Assistance Authority; wbleh is to be a statutory committee of the county or county borough council. This proposal is supported abusas under the existing system. The proposal by a severe indictment of misnisnagement and of the Commissioners archive the abolition of

the particular political interests of Franco in were constructed at Toulou, the same yard, the general workhouse and other swooping

that volcanic country. Finally, both countries

tracta.

changes. The subject of distress due to them ployment is very fully discussed, and various preventive measures are suggested. The min- franes, the other cost 526,000 francs Natural-ority report, which is signed by Prebendary Russell Wakefield, Mr. F. Chandler, Mr. C. home of reform which would break up the Lansbury, and Mrs. Sidney Webb, presents a Poor Law, abolish boards of guardians, and transfer their duties to existing committees of county and county borough connoits.

Worth noting is the fact that they explanations are called for, but such as are agreement was signed in Berlin a few minutes furnished are far from mtisfactory. Thus the after the arrival of King Edward and his consort motor of the 225 cost: 90,000 francs, while that

THE BROTHERS. VOQUELIN.

The death of Coquelin cadet coming so soon

of the 226 was pat down as costing 130,000 france; the two motors, however, are identical,

Both reports agree: to abolish general work-

give separate treatment to the aged, the weak, the able-bodied unemployed, and the loufer; to detain the vagrants in oolonies; to institute labour exchanges; to discourage or prevent boy The majority recommend insurance against

laboar,

that number about half of them are restored to for domestic àsonomy, and 2nd for composition. tending railway affairs and to pursuade to On being finally told the truth, he rapidly particularly as he has discovered fifteen or Unemployed Act of 1905, and the abolition of

Mabel Cotton; 1st for reading and 1st for spalling, Dorothy Murray: 2nd for Christian doctrine and 2nd for arthmetic. Ada O' Brien,

IV. STANDARD.

conatries

after that of his distinguished brother-in. leg. The director of naval construction in his report houses; to abolish the boarda of guardmens; to than e fortnight is particularly sad. However, Yocoelt method of hook-keeping has very few, if any, expected he would survive the ben presented for the torpedo boats 225 and terrible shook considering his critical state of 226: this manner of proceeding is inadmissible." health. When Coquelin aine died the doctors M. Picard, the new Minister of Marine, who dared not impart the sad news to his brother. why 21,000 francs has thus been wasted, unemployment and invalidity, the repeal of the succeeded M. Thompson, insists on knowing

wasted away and died. It was his death blow sixteen analogous cases. The irregularities in distress committees. The minority recommend The score affection which existed between the the accountancy Department of the French nutjonal labour market, the completion of the a national Labour Minister to organise the two brothers has seldom been equalled; it was Admiralty, which have their origin in the process began under the Unemployed Act, and This the shareholders of the Compafill touching to the extreme. The majority of attempt to conceal the waste of public funds, as a Government subvention to the trade unions no doubt accept, on the condition howepat people will no doubt remember the pathetic revived by the difference in post of these two mujerity would disfranchise all who receive instead of insuranceagainst unemployment. The 1st for arithmetic, history, and hygiene, the Bureau will not interfere with the wg manner in which Coqueliu, cadet disappeared boats, were already denounced in the Senate in relief, other than medical, for more than three Germaine Brision; 1st for Christian doctrine of the Company, as the merchants the from the stage. In October 1907, he was play- to children, who are blind or lame or destitate.geography, and spelling, Elfrida Dizon; let | Railway Board of Directors appear to itsing at the Comédie Française in: "L'Amour 1907, M. Picard is more than ever determined to months; the minority would permit them to go through with his plan of reorganisation of retain the franchise. Both condemn relief able to manage their own affair, with the Valle," when he was attacked by neurasthemia. the Naral Accountancy Department and workkiren by shelters or food distribution, assistance of the officials. The Bureataly It showed itself by his unwillingness, and finally in the arsenals. The seleme will, when finishge, duty is to see that the merchants carry the his obstinate refusal to appear on the stage. be submitted to the Council of Ministers, and undertaking scoring to the terms the A year ago his depression and melancholy then laid before Parliament. agreement,

and also to give every since had increased to such an extent that he was 1st for composition, geography, history, post that may be required, for face, placed in charge of a well known doctor for application, Rosy Bosnas lat for Christian

the buying of land, furnishing guete, treatment. Of late Coquelin cadet's health doctrine, arithmetic, parsing and analysis etc. Et & evident that its functions it be appeared to be greatly improving, and it was which I may congratulate you of about thirty neatness. Evelyn Rocha; 1st for spring restricted to much matters if the Eureanasin hoped he might recover, though he still showed

for geostapy: tained, in use will it be allowed to afere per-cont. I am very gind also to congratulate and grammar, and 2nd

a strong inclination to be visited by his old miles in 55 hours in arctic weather. The snow you on the increase of your staff and sincerely Evelyn Van Langenbergi 1st for items with the management of the Companyfairs friends. Still he would recite monologues, and in soune places was 10 to 12 inches deep. In hope with you, my lord, that you will earn next and bygiene, and 2nd for history, Bertzia-

even looked forward to re-appearing am the stage, spite of this, the riders returned to Rheims in Circalart have been distributed by Self- The death of his brother-who was seven yours

perfect condition. year the full grant in the higher grade of Robertson; 1st for reading, and nework

They are received here and taken sare of. It for reeding, and penmanship and 2nd gram has about 170 little orphans who are maintained mar, Bertha Sternberg; 1st for needlework and and educated within these walls. This is the 2nd for spelling and penmanship, Louise charitable branch. Today we are privileged Chopmuu

to visit the educational side. In this building. there is maintained a school for European chik ren who number as we have just heard from his Lordship-soine 85 papile which is an increase on

Y. STANDARD

-MISCELLANEOUS,

government schools (applause). We were all and 2nd Christian doctrine; EUsborne i Government Seciety convening aleting older than himself-brought about his sudden

2nd formatio, and

VI. STAÉD.

Superior will be compelled for reasons of health grammer, Mary Manuk, to go home and I join with you in earnestly

he, geography, reading, hoping that her health may be restored and that 1st for Christian de

ithmetic, Grace Murray; she may soon osme back again to the work drawing and phy, parsing and analysis, who has so successfully prosecuted for so many 1st for orship, and neatness, Mand White; years. It was my pleasant task the evening hygists, Pammar, needlework, and Zud for

subjects.→→

sian War and the Siege of Paris, Coquelin cadet 1. To obtain evidenes and get wises to received the legion of honour. Like his brother, prove the former Macao boundary.

('oquelin cadet he was originally intended to

A REMARKABLE RIDE.

The French_rmy counts some brilliant men in its mildat. In company of a corporal and two troopers, Capt. Audibert, a member of the general staff has just accomplished a remarkable

ride. The four men rode 190, kilometres or 119

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PRINCESS PATRICIA.

THE EUMOURED BETNEOTAL TO THE COUNT OF TURIN..

the well-to-do to co-operate by personal ner ice

Throughout the report an appeal is made to

in the relief of the poor and especially to set the poor a good example. Increasing extravagance in dross, the craving for amusements, and the subordination to frivolity of the serious side of life are stated to be habits responsible for muel pauperism and distress If reforms in these directions is to be effective "the lead and example should come from above."

Evidenco is given to show that the city bred population is degenerate and that the employ- od are usually from the city-bred class and not from the country.

A curious fact is that Mr. harles Booth, the well-known authority upon the social conditions" of London, has signed neither report,

The majority report is signed by the following, some of whom add, conditional memoranda-

Lord Geergo Hamilton; Dr. Kelly, Bishop

who are said to be ill-treated in Jaya

2. To discoDER the situation of things follow their father's trade, that of a baker; but Princess Patricia of Connaught, sło, with the Government Board: Sir 8. B. Provis, English The Naples journal Mattino states that of Ross: Sir H. A. Robinson, Irish Loes!

local Authorities here to go into the dion of the bakehouse to the Conservatoire, Coquelin Naples, proceeds to Egypt shortly to meet the Bradford Guardians, Dr. A. H. Downes, Por The Board of War in Peking has died the whereas the elder brother passed directly from Duke and Duchess of Connaught, is now at Local Government Board: Mr. F. H. Bentham, -the delimitation of Chinese w

waters and the

expedition in America.

Mr. C. 8. Loch, secretary, Charity Organisation Chemin de fer du Nord, or Northern Buil-

The Mattino adds that a marriage between Society: Mr. J. P. MacDougall, Scottish Local call on Admizal Li Taun this affron to

Comm. 2. H. Volpicelli, Consal-Gral forway Company of France before enter the Princess and the Count is now certain, as the Government Board; Mr. T. IL Nuna; Rev. L. Italy in South China, has arrived hand willing M. Regnier's class

the school objections of the English royal family to the Smart, Professor of Economy, Glasgow; Mr. K. Phelps, Oriel College, Oxford; Mr. W. in

match, dus to the projected Abruzzi-Elkins Beraard Bosanquet; and Miss Octavia Hill. discuss some important matters.

where French actors are trained. After thres alliance, have been removed..

before last to welcome Admiral Perrin and the tat ford composition, Wiunio White; 1nt Province of Kwanglang and to dray'a man cadet spent some time in the service of the Count of Turin on returning from his hunting Law Medical Inspector: Rer. T. G. Gardiner:

officers of the Franch fleet. I took cocasion then histomposition, history, and politeness, and in responding to a toast to refer to the glorious for for orthography, Ida Tonnent; 1st for

appals of France and to the common ties which rithmetic, and 2nd for geography, and drawing bind our two nations together. Among the Ripsy Manu deeds of heroism, which the annals of Fr

for same as soon as possible.