MITUTES
Of the Seventh Annual Meeting of the MORRISON EDUCATION SOCIETY.
Tax General Annual Meeting of the Morrison Education Society was held this day, Wednesday, September 24th, 1845, at 5 O'clock P. M., in the Society's House, Victoria, Hongkon
Present, Messrs., P. DUDGEON, R, STRACHAN, GRO. PETT, R. RERS, C. B. HILLIRE, M. CROFTON. MORRISON, W. NICOL, JOHN CAIRNS, ANDREW SHORTREDE, T HYLAND, A. L. ENGLISH, J. BROOKSBANK and S. W. BONNEY, Colonel GREEN, Commissary-General MILLER: Captains BURTON and Top Dr. KENNIS Rev, Messrs. STANTON, BROWN, HUDSON and GARRO and the Revd. Drs. LEGOs and BRIDGMAN.
TILE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
they return to their other lessons with additi
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abstract of this most listened to with the utmos sent
With reference to the last muutos explained that while the mos Instructor gave security against the cation being at any time broken off, of bad health on the part of the Te enabled them to make a division of labour, afforded greatly encreased facility for
the number of Pupils, a class of twelve or siteen requiring very little more labour that one of er or eight. An additional sleeping apartment is re quired for this purpose, the present being insuf ficient for those now in attendance. Were this in readinessno doubts are entertamed that Scholars would be found to fill it. All the water also requir- ed for the establishment must be carried up a steep hill, and in case of fire it would be impossible to save the buildings. The formation of tanks would therefore be very desirable. Whilst new TOOMS- for a Library, Dining room for the bora &c., would form a most valuable addition to the comfort of the
The President, Revd. Dr BRIDGMAN, on taking the Chair, remarked that it would be unnecessary for him to occupy any time in specifying the ob- ject and detailing the operations of the Society, as these would be sufficiently exhibited by the Re- port of the Trustees, which had been prepared and was now to be submitted to the Meeting He then after a few brief explanations in behalf of some who had been unable to be present on the Occasioncalled for the Report which was read establishment. In these circumstances it is hoped
The Treasurer's account was next exhibited,
showing a small balance in favor of the Society
The account will appear in its proper place, subjoined to the Report.
The following resolutions were now brought forward and adopted by the Society. On motion of the Revd. VINCENT JOHN STANTON, Beconded by JoNH CAIRNS, Esq.
Resolved That the Report of the Trustees now read, including that of the Revd. Mr. Baown, be approved and accepted, and that the same be published under the direction of the Trustees
On motion of PATRICK DUDGEON, Esq., second- ed by Ronnar STRACHAN, Esq.
Resolved That the course of Discipline and Education formed in this School by the Rev. Mr. BROWN, is highly entisfactory to the members of the Society and Gentlemen present, and that the thanks of the same be presented to him.
On motion of the Rev. VINCENT J. STANTON, seconded by CHARLES B. HILLIER, Esq.
Resolved,That in the estimation of the Bo- ciety the term of Eight years, is not too much time to be allowed for a full course of studies in this School, and the method of the Revd. Mr. Brown, hitherto fallowed in securing the consent of the Pupils parents to that effect, be and hereby is ap proved of, and confirmed.
On motion of UsosGE PRIT, Esq., seconded by
THOMAS HYLAND, Esq.
Resolved-That an examining Committee be appointed by the Trustees, consisting of not less than three individuals, whose duty it shall be to examine the School once every month, and to keep a full record of the same for the use of the Trustees. On motion of ROBERT STRACHAN, Esq., second- ed by JOHN CAIRNS, Esq.
Resolved,That as it is hip ly desirable to enlarge the Society's buildings so as to be able to accommodate at least twice the number of Pupils, a separate subscription he opened for that specific object, and that the Trustees be authorized to proceed with the erection of buildings as soon as the requisite means shall have been obtained,
The meeting then proceeded to elect a board of Trustees for the ensuing year, with auditors.
LIST OF OFFICERS: Patron.
H. E. Sir JOHN FRANCIS DAVIS, Bart., Governor of Hongkong, &c. &c. President.
Revd. E. C. BRIDGMAN, D. 'D. Vice-President.
WILLIAM LESLIE, Esq. Treasurer.
DONALD MATHESON, Esq. Corresponding Secretary. CHARLES BATTEN HILLIER,
Recording Secretary. FRANCIS DILL, M. D.. Auditors.
JOHN DENT, Esq. TW: LA MACKEAN, Esq.
Ma. Brown after apologising for the awkward- ness of being called on to report on his own proceedings and suggesting the propriety of an examining Committee, which was afterwards adopt- ed by the meeting, mentioned the advantages the pupils had derived from having an additional teacher. A most gratifying circumstance was the increasing confidence the Chinese had in the insti tution. Every previous year some of the children had been withdrawn by their Parents, before their education had proceeded so far as to be of much advantage to them. This has gradually diminish- ed and during last year none has been withdrawn. On the contrary Mr. B. related two anecdotes showing the alteration in their gentiments. A Father, whose three sons had successively at- tended the institution, stated that they could not at first understand why foreigners should support and educate their children, without any prospect of remuneration. This was so mysterious that scarcely believe but there must be some they could scarcely concealed sinister motive Now however said he can understand it. My children have learned we can from you nothing bad. The religion in which you have instructed them has made them better. I believe its truth, though the customs of our country do not admit of my embracing it. Another whose son had died, after attending his funeral, warmly thanked Mr. Brows for the attention that had been paid him, though deeply distressed at the loss of his only son, he expressed sympathy with Mr. B. that all the labour he had bestowed had been lost, and asked in case, he should adopt an« other, if he too would be received and educated in the institution.
One of the young men who went to Shanghai with Captain BALFOUR has returned with a letter, expressing satisfaction with his behaviour and thanks for his services. Another has been sent to supply bia place of whose conduct favorable counts have been received.
Mr. Blows then shortly described the course of instruction pursued in the different clases in English, Arithmetic, Geography, composition &c., to which has now been added music. This latter is keenly entered into by the pupils, and after it
the public will show the same liberality they have ever done towards this Institumor.
The examination of the Pupils was next pro- ceeded with Having previously witnessed their proficiency, we were not astonished at the attain ments they have made, though the readmess with which questions in geography were answered, and arithmetical operations performed (including dith- cult examples in fractions) by boys, who a few months ago knew not a word of the language in which these questions were put, was most credit able both to themselves and their instructors. The higher classes showed a corresponding pro ficiency in composition, and the only subject of regret we felt throughout the evening was, that the previous proceedings left eo little time for bring what they could do. For this reason too
essays written by the elder Pupils could not be read, but were merely handed round afford- ing an opportunity of judging of little more than the writing which was generally admired. Several specimens of their musical powers were also af forded, which gave much satisfaction. Altogether we feel justified in saying the whole exhibition was most gratifying to every one present.
RESOLUTIONS proposed and adopted at the Meet ing of the Medicul Missionary Society, held in Hongkong, on Thursday, the 25th September, 1845A. MATHESON, Esq., in the Chair.
1-That the Report just read be accepted and approved
2,That the Meeting disavows the proceed ings of Dr. PARKER, and other Gentlemen in Canton, adverted to in the Report which has just been received, and protests against any resolu tions passed by them at meetings in Canton, be- ing considered as acts of the Medical Missionary Society in China.
8,That the following Gentlemen be appoint- ed Omce-bearers for the ensuing year President. T. R. COLLEDGE, Esq., F. R. S. E., Vice Presi dents, ALEX. ANDERSON, Esq., G. T. Lay, Esq., Rev. E. C. BarDGMAN, D. D., W. LESLIE, Esq. D. MATHESON, Esq., Hon. Maj-Gen. D'AQUILAR, C. B., Hon. J. W. HOLMB, Rev. V. STANTON, T. W. L. MACKBAN, Esq., H. R. HARKER, Esq., A. J. Empson, Esq., A. G. DALLAS, Esq., F. T. Buga, Esq., R. THOM, Esq.; and er officio, the Medical Officers of the Society; Recording Se cretaries, P. YouNG, Esq., and F. DILL, Esq., Corresponding Secretary, Dr. LeGOR; Treasurer, P. DUDGEON, Esq., Auditor of Accounts, GILBERT SMITH, Esq.
(4-With_reference to the proposals for a ge- neral committed in Hongkong, and for local com- mittees at the several stations occupied by the So- ciety-That the office-bearers resident in Hong kong form a general committee of management five to constitute a quorum; and that the local committees be constituted in the same way, three to constitute a quorum.
5. With reference to the proposal that no ge- neral meeting be held twice successively in the same place-That such proposal is inexpedient, and that general or annual meetings be called with the hitherto existing regulations regarding them.
6-That the proposal of Dr. DEVAN, and the plan submitted by Dr. Hossov for management of the Hospital during his absence, be submitted, the former to the general Committee, and the later to the local Committee of Hongkong.
That, as no accounts have been received sub-committee from the late Acting Treasurer, a be appointed, consisting of the Treasurer and Secretaries, to adjust accounts with it.
8-That the Society are deeply sensible of the disinterested and important services rendered during a long course of years by Dr. ANDERSON, and that the Secretary be instructed to convey to him the feelings of the Society on the Subject. And now that be is about to take his departure from this part of the world, that they unaumons- ly tender him their best wishes for his future. prosperity and happiness.
9That the local committee be instructed to apply to the Governor for a lease of the hill on which the hospital is situated.
10,That the proceedings of the meeting be published in the local papers.
Thanks having been unanimously tendered to the Chairman, the meeting dismissed.
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today.
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Mgaram Dyaram, Pullicombe, Manila,
11. C. Sir Nemesis, Com. Russell, Amoy and Chu
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HUMPHREYS & Co.
13 Qoren's Road, Victoria, 29th September, 1845.
8 10 REWARD,
LAST night between the hours of 10. M. and
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who will give such information as
Any person who
will tend to the apprehension of the offenders shall receive the above reward
Victoria, 30th September, 1815.
JUST
FOR SALE.
UST received ex Duke of Portland & Dunifries" und for sale by the tersignad small batch of superior amuɛtillado Sherry, frosh Hums, Checses and Butter,
Also ex Marquis of Bute *
VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR HM S. Agincourt, Lyster, Flag of Rear Admiral
Sir Thomas Cochrane. H. MS Samarany. Sir E Belcher. HM 8. Vesh Captain Talbote HMS Dedalus Captain M-Qahne. HMS Royalist, Lieutenant gle. HM. E. Wolverine, Commander Clifford, H. M. S. hu, Cintain Mundy, H. M. Brig Epingle, Commander Thompson. H. M. Str. Vixen, Comman ler Gifford, H. M. Str. Pluto, Commander Arry. H. C. Str. Nemesis, Commander Russell, H. C. Str. Medusa, Commander Hewitt, HM Tr. S Alligator, King. • FL. M. S. Minden, Master Commanding Welling, ion, Hustland Store Ship Adventure, Repairing,
John Lamont A superior assortment of account Books, Fools.. Antelope (Am), Dumaresq,
Bush and Co | cap Paper, Saling Wax, Waters. Qui sæt, &c. Braganza (Steam Ship), Lewis, H-Gribble Also an invoice of all sorts of Europe Rone. B. Hormasjee, Coates,
Matheson and Un
CW. BOWRA Macvicar und Co. Charles Grant. Piwairn,
Victoria. 30th September, 1815. City of Derry, Were, Deco, Mallory, Douglas (Am.), Sumner, Duke of Portland, Hamlin, Dumfries. Thompson, Eagle (Am), Prescott,- Facorite, Malmgrew, Futta Mombaruk, More, Goselle (Am), Chaze, Jane Prowse, Williams, John Barry, Clarke, Little Catherine; ------- Linnet (Am }, ----- Lyra. Grosvenor, Macedon, Redknap. Marmion, Ewing,
J.
Dailas and Cof
Turner and Co-
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FOR SALE.
AT the Mores of the undersigned a few Ehds Wetmore and Co A of very Superior Brandy-
J. Mateson and Co.
Bush and Cou Dent and o
Order
J. Matheson and Co
MCEWEN & Co. Hongkong, 30th September, 1845.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Dirum, Gray and Co THE undersigned will sell on the 10th October without reserve 2 Lower musta, 2 Top másta, Dent and Coa Lorch well fitted with cabins, admirably adopted W. H. Frankly for pleasure excursions rigging musta, Anchor, Emery & Frazer Chains and Sails complete also a 4 oared Gig, a
J. A. Durran
Palanquin carriage, in lab út 3 Tons of whiting. William Scott and Co
TAOS. J. BIRDSEYE. Turner and Cu
Auctioneer. Turner and Co (67) J, Matheson and Co
Morgues of Rule, Bannatyne, Mor, Baxter,
J. Matheson and Co
Myaram Dyaran, Puiddicombe, J. M. and to Nymph, Horsburgh, Kennedy Macgregor and Co Sen Park, Humphries, Sylph, Mardon ld, Water Witch Reynel William Parker, Stratton, Yamchai (am), Steel,
J. Matheson and Co
Dent and Co
Terms, cash in Mexican Dollars, or Rupees at 227 to one hundred Dollars.
Sale tu commance at 11 AM Victoria, Lat Eletabar-18 15.
FOR SALE.
T the Godowns of the undersigned the following
J. Matheson and CoA articles.
Wetmore and Co
BRITISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPOA.
Arun Balls, Bombay Castle, Fraser, Brahmin, M'Arthur, Caroline, Williams, Carthage, Fox,
Castle Huntly, MaIntyre, Charles Forbes, Wills, Culdee. Campbell, Devil, Furley,
Druz, Ritchie,
Duke of Lancaster, Ballcy, Ellen Rodger,
Fort William, Methven, General Wood, Stokoe, Glenelg, Harvey, Harbenger, Chindligh, Helen, Bayne, Hindostun, West, Inglewno, Smith,
Giliman and Cɔ J. Matheson and Co
Lindsay and Co.
Bell and Co Olyphant and Co D. N. Moody and Co D. & M. R. and Co
Lindsay and Co
Hansen Lindsay and Co Maclean D. and Co Gilman and Ca
J Mat cron and Co
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Marico Stores of all descriptions. Anchors and Chain Cables, Sheathing Cupper and Nails, Rod Iran, Salt Provisions, Bread, Flour, all descriptions of Wines, Spirits and Beer and Porter in Wood and bottle, Navy Duck
HUMPHREYS & Co.
No. Is Queen's Road, Hongkong, 28-h February, 1815.
FOR SALE.
fashionable Blue Victorin Phaeton and a Dark
Red Brichska Phaeton-
18 Queen's Road.
HUMPHREYS & Co.
Victoria. 22nd July, 1815
JUST LANDED.
& dark Branly in cises and wood, supe.
1. Matheson and Co. Prior Court, and Bing Java Coffee u 108 p. Picul
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Also Nautical Almanack for 1843,
HUMPHREYS & Oɔ Victoria, Queen Fland. Lora $13 913
Rocafuerte (Sp), Alva, Saghalien, Junes, Sarah Louisa, Oldham, Sculeby Castle, L mun, Siah Allum, Page, Syria Strayed, Tyrer Ellis, Victory, Full, Wild Irish Girl, Buckton,
BRITISH VESSELS AT MACAO. Isabella Robertson, Kelly, Privatre, Abbott, Kayal Exchange. Fraser, Ruparrell, Pérois, Snipe, Endicotte,
Cobala,
BJ. de Paira C. S. Langrah D. 5 M R. ani! Co. A. & 11. Fuïdorjre A. fleurd and Co
ASERIDAN AT WHASTOA AND Macao.
Edith (Bteamer), Lewis,
Grafia Abbott,
Hastrasi Lovell,
P. Wann, Pralt, Wide (Str. Schorter), Foor,
me, Calambo (August 23d)
Bombay (Aexual 9th) Tage, Blackler,
23, B. M. Ses tithing Caps.8 and 24th inst.
Tunelai, Steel, Whampo
23. Hanlon, Rednap. Wha/poz.
28. Marquis of Bees, Bannatyne, Lasons 7th Jane
and Portmanth 11th.
29, Dagle (Am), Samber. Enton (7th June) 20, Futta Nubarak, More, Bombay (b Aus 27, Maria Lucoda (Dutch)st Macag from Bataria
STOOLIES
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C. W. BOWRA. Ship Chandler General Provision, Wing, and Spint Merelant
20 Queen's Road, Hongkong, Bess to inform captains of vessels resorting to this bet, and the Publie in general that, he is prepared to supply ships with every description of realstores and Spurs falsizes – Ite has also in immediate rea diness Water Bats for sapplying vessels with fresh water, fitted with farce Pumpe Hose &c. &c.
Goods dahl by Austin or on commission Sheathing Capper fund 16 to 28 oz. Anchors and ables of all sizes. Sails nude to order under the management of an experienced sul maker
N. B. Nautical Almanacks, Books and Charts, and a few shperior Chronometers by Murray.
January 7th, 1912
Clyphret sød (o E undersigned in authorized by his Excellency
thestand The Commander ist hier of Her Majeng
P. Showland Fortes is Chion to receive all Parksges ude Wetmore and Cadrement to the Officers or Masson of say Regiment
N. A. Griswold who reap Lave hit the command. -
Itsell and Co
Lowell and Co Matiers, and Co
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Veturia, January 1st. Jets.
FORSALER
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PHILLIPS, MOOSE & G.
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