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Italian Convent.

ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF

PRIZES.

INTERESTING SPEECHES.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY JULY 23 000

CORRESPONDENCE.

¡We do not acesakrily andoran the opinions expressed

by Correspondents in thla column.!

ETATE OF KENNEDY ROAD:

DEATH OF CAPTAIN ROBSON.

'character of the home’advirons which, in other name of the girl who in each year had distin-| Haybal poltiness and composition, Angela respects, leave nothing to be desired. A rule guished herself most in unselfishness, in | Carvalho_mligious-elastraction and history, of the school: is that, at work as in play, "the integrity, and in tellitaliance, (1, am sorry. Edith McLeod regular attendance, recitatión

PAT NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE, 2/5 English language, and that alone, be the that my “wife is not here to day to pres

and application. medium of instruction. That the measure of sent it herself, for it would have been 111 Standand.Leonor Farias for conduct,

We regral to announce the death of Captain success attained by the school in the past is cu- very great pleasure for her to do so. The application, dictation and geography.⠀ Jean

Robson, of the Douglas Steamship Company, TO THE EDITOS OF THE "HONGKONG Tagsukari.". couraging, is testifiedão by the fact that soma of two names that are engraved on that shield ars | Brage composition, reading, geography (and

Limited, which occurred at Newcastle-on- the past papils are engaged in teaching at pri- the names of the two young Indias who just object lessons.

(Sl−1 wish to draw the attention: of the aÙ- B. Tebilchelnitzky conduct,

Tynn on the 17th ult. Captain Robson was a A large gathering of civil and Daval officiali, vata and public schoolt is such important cen- came to receive small mementoes, Miss Maria composition, dictation and history, Ella pale the gh the columns of your valuable well-known skipper ju Hongkong and Coast Almost the entire Consuler Body, maay leading tres like Hongkong. Manila and Hankow in Rosario and Miss Adela Llorants. I congratubeth Xavier arithmatic, geography, writing paper to the watched state of part of Kennedy ports and was in command of the 1.. Haine residents and the parents of the children at

North Ching. All the schools whereat former late them most heattily on the distinction which and regular attendance, Mary Long at from ibe Union Church for some considerable last. By his death another loss has been Road, particularly that ponion commencing before he proceeded Home on leave la October **tended the annual distribution of

pupils which was held at the lialian Convent prizes to the

Top under the auspices of the Government of itself is merely a plain sheet of silver anders. Figueiredo religious instruction, resitation iarge number of residents who feaquently have lately been most unfortunate in losing Convent pupils are now conducting classes are they have gained. (Applause.) The souvenir metic log spplication, and drie es distance.up. Strangely enough, none of the sustained by the shipping community, whe last Tuesday afternoon. To accommodate all

the respective places. In the past, children of ed with any decoration or any meretricious and drill Sarah Krater reading, compalare the road for purposes of exercise hare \thafgunsts,who must have nombered several

the Convent have not entered the annual pub. device, for it is intended to record the name of tion, geography and history. Carmen . Mar- hundrede, a large matened was erected on the lie schools sports; a saw departure if contem- the girl who, although she may not have shown carents raligious instruction, grammar, object thought fit to seek relief through the medith a regulator principal officers, employed on

the regular rap to Hongkong. It was only of the Press. spacious;ground of the Convent. The érectioa

plated in this respect by the Superioreas and Tit

The object of this corlarday that we reproduced from the brilliancy in her studies or in the arts of lesson." Camilla Castro reading, composition,

N extended the entire length of the ground. Itwas is hoped that our scholars will compete is music and painting, bas, nevertheless, prov. dictation and geography, Hannah Murray respondence is to bring to the notice of the News particulars of the sudden death of Clap prettily decorated with coloured hunting, ever, friendly rivalry at the Happy Valley next March. ad barself to be the most reliable and the Freading, dictation and recitation. Flora Fong Kennedy Road already alluded to is strewn it is an irony of fate that before the lapte of Public Works Department that that part of taia Roberts, of the Gi N, S. 5. Minnesota, and green of flowers and

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As a mark of respect for the deceased officer, the flags of the Company's ships in harbour to-day wore half-masted

Almira Barsdal conduct and order. Clothilde which renders walking not only tortuous bet upon as to record the lot of another popular

attendance Baptista'conduct, arithmetic and dictation,

11: Standard Maud Braga for reading, effectually prevents many enthusiasts from an-goer. The sympathies of all will go ost grammar sed dictation. Clara Passos religios king use of the road, which they otherwise to the relatives of the deceased in their sad

would. In view of the fact that Kennedy bereavement. instruction, reading and recitation,

Road is the only suitable stretch of level Pereira="krithmetic, application and grammar,

morning walk, and also Lizzie Comar grammar, composition and drill, ground for May Meluish dictation, recitation and drill. superior attraction to other places owing Olga Carvalho geography and recitation.to the fact of its being contrally sit Helena Lima arithmetic, geography and reli- uated, this is a serious state of affairs and is a gious instruction. Antonia Chada reading and curious reflection on the powers that be. The Gardner recitation. Mary Choong dictations. Lair Guterres geography Hercie this nuisance and thus enable residents to make authorities will doubticas take steps to remove

matic, Lietie Wilkinson recitation.

a privilege which they have enjoyed for Clara use of Moore arithmetic. Anna Remedios arithmetic.ong time. Thanking you for this iduertion, conduct and sawing.

PEDESTRIAN,

Hongkong, stad. July, 100g.

THE SHANGHAI DOCK AND

ENGINEERING CO..

pients. The pintform, was put up at the larusder review has heen very satisfactory. When were good anough to allude to the establish and of the matshed. It was flanked by the presenting the prizes in October, 1907, 1. lion and I think you said it it a project.which

Iment of a university in term

of commenda Union Jack Burmounted by a large-sized the Governor spoke of the great interest which photograph of the King. In front of the stage The felt in the industrial secilon of the school la have myself very deeply at heart, for I ba the national colours of China, Portugal, and which "the orphan girls are taught a means of lieve that by the establishment of such Italy entered into the pretty scheme of de- livelihood which may be useful to them here- a seat of learning in this Colony we coration, while the electric lamps on the stage

after and by which they may be able to help a could. continus to develop that training of and footlights, besides long strings of electric, little forward, and contribute towards the main character on which I set so much value. bulbs running lo parallel lines for the whole tenance of the school in which they are being This is especially so in the case of the Chinese, length under the thatched roofing leat brl cared for. It is my very pleasant duty to obi tar.if they had to go to Europe or America to liance to the animated scene,

serve, at the request of the Superiores, that complete their studies they would find themaal the value of self-balp and self-reliance. in- Punctually at six o'clock His Excellency culcated upon the children by His Excellency, many templations sad deprived of that counsel ves in nofamiliar surroundings, and exposed to the Governor arrived, and with Sir Free simulated the girls to greater efforts in and guidance which are essential to youth. You duick Teka Min. H, H. For miu ai thà British Consul-General at Canton, and Copt. Let of their input converterilework will be able to continue to look after their Angelina Puerta recitation. Sarah RemediesYours, etc.,

their desire to help the

who have trained in Hongkong, your students F. H. M. Taylor, A.D.C. The patty was re- the girls, foreign and Chinese, without excep- welfare and their parents or guardians will be colved by Bishop D. Pozzoni, Rev. Fr. P. da

tise have done much towards the upkeep of able to see them from time to time and exert Maria, manages of the School, and the Rev. Superiorem. The school children, over four

the very large establishment with its 430 in their influence over them. This is why I con- hundred in number, lined the spacious corridor

mates and its branches throughout the Colony sider a university here will be of special value and its neighbourhood, altogether making to South Chian. Before I sit down. I would like it double" files singing "Exultiam" as the Governor and party were confucted to one of up the large number of Boo dependants. 10 offer one word of congratulation on the vary the class-rooms to inspect a very fine collection Lady Lugard has vary kindly offered considerable increase in numbers which" the of the school-girls' handiwork, after which His souvenir to the Convect, which would parman- maasger of the school bas told as has taken Excellency took his seat in the shed preparato-ently remain in it, and on which the name of the place during the past year, but at the same time moti upright and self-reliant pupil would be ry to the distribution of prize The assembly,

I must add my expression of sympathy in the which was a very large one, included H.E. the graved each your. Names have been submit. great loss you have sustained in the death of Governor Bir Frederick Lugard, H.E. Sir Joo.

led to Hir Excellency: for 1908 Miss Maria ane of your devoted band, one of the ladies who chim Machado, F.C.M.G., Special Portuguese Rezarin; for reg Miss Adela Llorente, To has for thirty-eight years devoted her entire Commissioner. H.E. Ku Erk Chien, Special the donors to the prize fund our sincere oblign-time and abilities to making this institution Chinese Commissioner, Bishop D. Pozzoni, ions are tendered, Acknowledgment of con- what it is. There were many points in that Commodore, Mrs, and Miss H. Lyon, Capt. D. tributions must be made to H. E. Sir Frederick most interesting account and also to Mossein Cinatti, Capt. Wu, Senhor J. Leitin, Lagard, K.C.M.G. CF., D.8.0. Commodore sor's speech. The participation by this school Capsul for Portugal and Brazil, and Mme. Lyon, Sir Paul Chator, C.G., the Hon Mr. E. in the sports of the Colony is, I think, a depar Loiria, Mr. P. H. Tiedemane, Consul for Hewett, the Hon Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.O ture to be warmly welcomed. We also heard, Kossin, and Mme. Tiedemaus, Capt. Almeida Chev. Z. Volpicelli, Mrs. Ho Tungy Messrs.) and I was especially glad to hear, of the con and Officers of the Pasco da Gama, Capt. R. M. Smith, H. N. Mody, R. Shewan, Wtribution made by the girls, of this institution Affreixo and officers of the Patria, Chev. Lysaught, M. E. Machado, F. A. Gomes, to the funds which go to support the school Z Volpicelli, Consul for. Italy, and Mme. E. S. Kaderie, H. Dixon, A. S. Gomes, Jr., and the other undertakings connected with the Volpicelli, Mr. Seoane, Consut for eiu,

Francis Tae Yat, Ho Fook, Ho Kom Tong, P: Italian Convent. I am extremely glad that Secretary to Commissioner. Ko, Capt. Pi

K. Kwok, Sin Tak Fan, Chóa Leep Ühee, S. D. this renewed stimulus, as it was called, is in H. M. Taylor, ADC, Mur. H. H. Fox, Selan, lio Wing, and Simon Tee Yas.

some degree due to the words that I said last Mr. F. D. Barretio, Consul for Mexico, and

tima I addressed you. I with you all söccess Mrs. Barretto, Mr. Von Wieser, Consul for

in the coming school year and I wish you suc Austria-Hungary, Mr. T. Funate, Consul

cess in all the large undertakings that you carry for Japan, Mr. and Mrs. E. Shellim, Rev,

on under the name of the institution in addition to the school itself. I wish the boys and girls a Fr. Robert, Mits Loureiro, Capt. Norton, Mr. T. K. Denly, Director of Education,

very happy and pleasant holiday. (Loud ap Mm. A. J. Berario, Rev. Bro. Christian,

plause.) Director, St. Joseph's College, Res, Fr. Noval, procurator, and Rev. Falbers of the Spanish Dominican Mission, Dr. G. H. L. Fitzwilliams, Mr. L. Berindoague, Mrs. Ho Tung, Miss Hartshors, Cher, and Mis, Francisco Tse-yar, Mr. C. S. and Miss Gubbay, Mr. and Mr. D. S. Gubbay, Mra, D. A. Cordeiro, Headmistrert, Victoria Anglo-Portuguese School, Sisters of the French Couvent and olkers.

The programme opened with a Polka Con certate played on the piano by 16' banda, and was followed by an address of welcome de livered by four girls. The song Welcome" * sung by so little miten was much appreciated as well as the recitation "Grandma's Angel" by Miss M. Malhuisb, whose enunciation was very good. A dust on the piano was given by the two young ladies who were awarded the fint and second prizes, respectively, for music, Misses M. Abwee and E. Felices. A tiny girl (Miss E. McLeod) then recited "Sue Flower's Lesson in charming style. This concluded

the first part of the programme.

MANAGER'S REPORT.

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DISHOP POZZONI'S ADDRESS. Blis Lordship Bishop Pozzoni said-Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, It is pot my purpose to enlarge on the very complete re- port which has just been presented by the Mana ger ou the working of this school daring the past year. I have a much more pleasant duty to perform. That duty is a dual one. It is to give expression to the feelings of joy and gratitude

THE SHIELD

Presented by Lady Lugard

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is a plain plate of silver about 12" x 7" enclos. of the Mother Baperior and of her staff sied in a beautiful blackwood frame so as to be Hinters for the encouraging interest which is made to stand. On it was engraved the follow avinced in their humble efforts by au asing inscription: semblage as large as it is distinguished. During the forty-nine years of its existence in this hospitable Colony never has the Convent on any similar previous occasion, been honoured by a gathering of such high dindiaction as we see met here this after boon.

1909

The Italian Convent School, Hongkong, .

for the purpose of recording the name of the girl who has, obtained pre-eminence each year for While returning thanks on behalf of Integrity, Unselfishness, and Self-reliance." the Sisters, I should be failing in my duly

*** 1908 Miss Maria Rosario

Miss Adels Llorente." Wete. I ta omit mention of my sense of very The second part of the programme opened sincere obligations to you, Sir, for presiding at this function and investing it with the diguity

with a piano selection by Misses E. Figueiredo, inseparable from your high office, To Your L. Comer, L. Wilkinson and M. Gomes. The Excellency General Machado nad to H. E. quarielte was cleverly executed, Miss CAD Special Commissioner Ko I am also very Braga's declamation of "The Little Lion grateful for your presence and also to the large Charmer was given with much expression number of ladies and Reulemen who have "The Four Seasons of Life" was happy been so kind as to grace us with their pressace. combination of recitations, songs, pole, scari 1 am to extend, on behalf of the Superioress, and fancy drills which was cojoyed as much br an invitation to all those who have not yet the forty odd girls taking part in it as by the done so to inspect a small collection of needle. large audience. The "staging" of their drill work, drawing and painting exhibited this af adapted from the kindergarten system was carri- ternoon in ose of the class rooms. The objected out with pretty effect and elicited praise on of this little exhibition is to illustrate the work every band. The programma was brought which has been referred to in the Manager's to a close by the singing of God Save report and which merited His Excellency Sir the King" by over a hundred little boys': Frederick Lugard's special commendation and girls on the stage. when lie last did as the honour of distributing

The exhibition of needlework, drawing and the prizes it this school. Before I have the painting was afterwards visited by the guests, bonour of asking Your Excellency to hand the. The ramask was 'general that the exhibition prizes to the children who have worked for and was one which any school_might be proud al deserved them, I beg you will permit me to call Some exceedingly clever drawings were ex- out the names of the two successful pupils whohibited by the Chinese girls. There were have been awarded the souvenirs so kindly paintings and embroidery which showed high offered by Lady Lugard. Miss Maria Rozario artistic merit, and Miss Adela Llorente will come forward and receive at your hands Her Ladyship'ı prizes (Applause.). I feel sure the teachers, the pupils and all present will feel, bonoured if | Your Excellency will condescend to address us a few words, especially at a time, when the Colony it, if the phrase be permisaible, in the stage of metamorphosis as regards its 'educa- tional movement on the very eve of the founda-

FROGRAMME. The programme was as follows; Polka Câncerius,-Dy P.

Cajanica (16 band). Mites Felices, A. Diorio. P. Fania, A. Llorente, E. Abe rasturi, B. Ellen, A. Bato, S. Munford. Mipses A. Hays, M. Draga, Krater, E. Gibbiaso, and FATIA.

Address' (tilaloge)..

„„Miss B. Elleaga,

by chil dre Accolapaniment im -Reflation, 40

Angel" Mike M, Molhulah, 5-Polonaise, Pièce classique

tion of a seat of learning with which Your cellency's name will be for ever associated in the future Hongkong University. (Applause.) It will surely be an institution that is destined to disseminate its leavening influence throughout the length and breadth of an Empire whose sou and daughters are so much to the educational | 7-Menager's Report... Rev. P. de Maria. system of the Colonial Government under Address. Rev. D. Poctonk

PROMO, S, Delvi

de Chopin Misses. Abwer and

Feliras. 6-Kertation: Eun Flower's

IRILDA

Miss B. McLeod.

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PILL TRADE MARKS.

ALLEGED INFRINGEMENT OF LABELS, --

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"At the Magistmey, this afternoon, the case was resumed, and further avidence adduced, in' which three Chinese merchants are being charged with selling, or exposing for sala, ör having in their possession for sale, medicina pills bearing marks so nearly resembling regie- tered trade-marks as to be calculated to deceive. Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr. J. H. Gardiner, prosecuted; Mr. F. Paget Holt, of Mestre. Brotton and Hett, appeared for the defendants.

1. Standard-Augusta Remedios for religious instruction, reading, dictation, object lensena. Elsa Carvalho religious testruction, dictation, composition, arithmetic. Libavio Noronha geography, religious instruction. Teabel Matias

BUSY TIME AHEAD. dictation, composition and geography, Christipa Ozorio grammar, composition and arithmetic. We have ascertained that in addition to their Goldis. Lawchun reading and composition.uccess in tendering for the repairs which will Molly Gomes conduct, reading and grammar, have to be effected on the American Army tran- Felisa Fanlo application, religious instruction, sport, Warren, particulars of which success are Lily Silbermann geography, religious instruc- | contained in a special telegram which we tion and recitation. Isabel Bantos dictation publish in another column this morning, the and recitation. Adela Farias religious instruc- Shanghai Dock and Engineering Co. have sent tion and arithmetic. Mary E. Farias religions in the lowest bid for construction of six large instruction and reading. Bruna d'Almada launches, tenders for which were recently in- reading and composition.

vited by the Philippines Government. Al though bo formal word has yet been received of Section A-Lindamira Nunes for arithmetic the acceptance of the S. D. and E. Co.'s bid the and dictation. Jennie Bontzen reading and matter is regarded as practically settled, so that object lessons. Alda Leon writing and arithishsonable to hope that the great estab-nephew started a shop in Canals, calling is metic. Delminda Lopes sewing, dictation and lishment in question will shonly be rescund reading. Anizia Lopes sewing, an.hmetic and ing with the clang of the baller-maker's ham reading. Carmen Garcia sewing, diclation and mer, and the profit-yieding tapping of the merry readlor. Nealia Silva reading and dictation. rivelter, an loudly as the most exacting share. Aurea Xavier dictation and arithmetic. Maria holder could desire to bearShanghat Timer, L. Barmadas reading. Eva Tchilchelnitzki object lessons Edith Malamut reading. Bella Maiser dictation and reading Jennis Farias sawing,"

INFANT SCHOOL.

COLONIAL EXPANSION,

HONGKONG HINTERLAND,

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in this case, according to the evidence, the complainant started life as a boarding-bonsa map, and had a very delicate constitution, having suffered from throat disease and asthma. 4 tarian doctor, who attended him, gays bin certain pills which cured bis troubles. Shortly" after that complainant, having secured the pre- scription, started out in the pill business; and in 1899 hs came to understand that his marks Le, Rang and We, were being used by other people. Some time in 1907 complainant's the Hoi Yuen Tong. He made pills practically the same as those made by the complainant the boxes and leaflets were practically the sama Complainant protested agniest this in Canton, and brought the matter before the Canton Chamber of Commerce, ^On investigation that body came to the conclusion that the complain- and was solely entitled to these marks, and found that the rival firm had no right to them at Section B.--Ivy Davis for reading, dictation

all, but they did not grant an injunction because and object lessons, Cybele Guimaraes reading, Presiding at the Hotel Cecil, at the tenth they had not the power. Although the boxes dictation and arithmetle. Lily Wel-ban.rard annual dinner of the Corona Club, on June 274 were very similar, and may well deceive the pub. lug, dictation and arithmetic. Emila Figueiredo an organisation composed of distinguished lic, still there were certain things about them reading, dictation and object lessant. Rosie Colonal officials, the Earl of Crews, after which showed a trader where the box cama Waihin nithmetic, dictation and writing refering in the departmental work of the from and people who were selling the pills Aasia Dillon reading and object lessons. Colonial Ofice, said that on this occasion must have known whether they were selling. Julia Gardner arithmetic and writing, Guilthey were concerned only with the Crown the genuine article or pot. It was quite herosa Ribeiro reading and dictation,

Colonies Dividing these info.tbrea groups, obvious that any trader dealing in these pills Section C-Noel Braga reading and object the Eastern, the African, sad the West could not very well fall to know from what lesson, Joao Ribeiro reading and dictation. Indian Colonies. Lord Crewe spoke of the in- firm the pills came. In June, 1907, the com Luiz Rosario application and writing. Abrahamternational opium.commission at having shown plainant opened a shop at 16, Queen's Road Tchilcheinitzky object Tessons and writing. tp the world what a difficult and complicated West, and put bis nephew in charge. Louisa Isabel application. Jas. Cooper reading question was that of the eplum trade. Sir Cecil In March, 1900, complainant applied under the George Yip Young reading,

Special prizes to the orphan girls:-Andalontenti Smith had presided over that Inquiry Trade Marks Ordinance of 1898 to register the and he wished to take the opportunity of ex- 'Gourd' and the Flying Bats' marks, Ta Crut for embroidery, Sarah Velarde for needle pressing the warm thanks of his office to Sir response to the application a cartlicate was work. Helena Caring for needlework, Lucy Cecil Smith for the ability with which ha duly issued and signed by the Colonial Secre Loo needlework Alim Chaa mbroidery and his associates bad carried the task through.tary, who, certified that the complainant was Akwai Chann facing. Akwai Chann needle Then they found the Hinterland of Hongkong the owner of the marks. In order to publish work, Akiu Leang embroidery. Kay Chaon eager to extend its sphere of industrial this fact abroad, complainant ordered advertise. facing.

'operations by the great railway movement ments to be inserted in five local Chinese Special prize for religious instruction, prer which was taking place in China, the ultimate papers, and that advertisement was, in fact, sented by His Lordship Bishop D. Pozzon results of which must be to bring the civili- continuing still in four Chiness papers. Later Angelina Carvalho.

sation of the West into the beart of that great it was discovered, as alleged, that defendanta mysterious Empire. Coming to the Straits infringed these trade marks, Settlements, they found that a recent treaty After further evidence was beard the case had brought, if not exactly within the confines was adjourned. of the British Empire, at any rate within the Intimate sphere of British influence, a large and important area. The singular success which has attended this country in its dealing with the Malay States, sald Lord Craws, entitles us to hope that these nativa princedoms, capable of great industrial development, will attain In a not less messure of success. I believe that some anxiety has been expressed in some quarters as to what is really the mean- the Pekin Legation, upon the oplom question in Ching. This, it should be remembered,¦ is ing of the treaty affecting there State But the report made by Sir Alexander prior to the we are able to reassure anybody who may be recent Opium Conference in Shanghal nervous on the point, by informing them that bis covering despatch dated November 141 all that we do is to take over by transfer from 1998, Sir Jordan, the British Minister, says Siam such control and influence au Siam here that considering the magnitude of the task, the self-exercined-la toss-territories-and-that-wa-success of the movement for the suppresalon are not engaging on any couras of conquest or of opium has so far been as great as could of occupation.

For Drawing and Needlework.-Alice.Kwak, Flora Fung.

For Painting-Elvira Felices, Mary E. White, Marciana Escaño.

For Music-Mary Abweo, Elvira Folices.

JAPANESE SYNDICATE BOR CHINA.

PROPOSED CO-OPHRATION WITH MESERS.

-PAULING-AND-COMPANY -

OPIUM IN CHINA.

BIR ALEX. HOBIK'S REPORT,

been issued containing a report by Sir Alex A Parlimentary paper (Cd. 4702) has recently, ander Hosia, Acting-Commercial Attache at

We (Japan Chronicle) urá given to under. stand that the formation of the Japause syndi. cala for China will be announced today, the 13th-instant-It will be styled the Krori Kogyo Kabashiki Kalsha (Union Profit Indus trial Company, Limited), sad the authorised capital of the company will be Y1,000,000, of which one quarter will be immediately called,anded the, dianer was Mr. Harry H. Norris, Sir, A. Hosie thinks is beyond question. De- Amongst thoss, Colonial officials who' at reasonably be expected. That the central Go

vernment continues to be sincere and sealous The shareholders will, be limited to about

Malay interpreter of the Singapore Supreme tailed regulations for the issue of certificates twenty leading capitalists of Tokyo and Osaka, including the Mitsui, Mitsu Blabi, Baron Shiba Court, now on leave in England. Sir Cecil to smoken add of licences to shops have been Clementi Smith (who looked remarkably well) published. A memorial recently addressed to ∙at on one side of the Earl and Sir Joku Win field Hooter on the other side. The Straits pasale contained in which were approved on iba Throne by the Board of Finance, the pro».

KAWA, Mr. Okura of Takyn, and Masers. Kumito- imo and Fajita, of Osaka, so that it will really formasort of Trust. The first business ofthecom

pany will be to undertake the contract for the Settlements and F.M.S. were largely repre. October 4, 1905, expresses the oplalon that

constraction of the Kwangtung-Hankow Rail· way. It is stated that so understanding has

unted.

poppy cultivation and opium smoking will be aballabad well within the ten-year period.

whose segis the Italian Convent School largely: 9-Addrest. Sir Frederick Izglede tigh ayndicate which constantly comes into sin, referring to the trada. of that district in is difficult, be points out, to estimate oricii, -

depends for its existence, (Applause.)

which was received with applause, Miss Maris

At the conclusion of His Lordship's speech, 10-Valver, Appassionato, by

Rozario and Miss Adela Llorente stepped for ward and received from the Governor two band. | some bunks presented by Lady Lugard. The young ladies were loudly, applauded by the gathering,

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES, J.Runtimas lores E. Figueiredo, Comar, I Willson, Gomba.. Recitation, The Litig Lion Charmer Miss ). Y. Braxe.

THE FOUR SEASONS OF LIFE". Redtailons, Solo, Pets, Scarl

and Fasoy Drills Ábcoms, paniment ..... The Sub congres Spring

from Tiental.

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Sir A. Hosie summarizes information sup.. plied by British consule as to the program of the anti-opium campaign in the provinces, It' how much has been done, owing to the lack of any common plan of action. The various re ports "reveal a curious mixture of energy and spathy j-butt-ag considerabla, progress:is.. being made, especially in the curtailment of Production Generally speaking, the iconalag of shops and smokers is being enforced. In. ame placas refugees for the treatment of those who have succumbed to oplum and in several pmvinces anti-opium bureaus have been as tablished, one of the functions the latter

Rev. Fr. P. de Maria read the manager's report which was as follows-in submitting the report on the Italian Convent School, it it my painful duty to place as record the death, which took place ou the 14th December, 1908, of Bister M. Alianson, who for thirty-eight year without so much as a single monili's intermis sion, taught with considerable success in the school. During all this time, Sister Allanson Alled the position of headmistress in succession to Sister Bowring, the daughter of a former Governor of Hongkong, and was in turn succeeded upon her death by Sister Tareas, a certificated teacher from the Academy of Milan. It had been Slater Allanson's satisfaction to have equipped many a young lady with the moral and mental training, in their earlier days, which has made them' such useful members in Society, and whose daughters have later become the pupils of the same, beadmistress. This is probably the most eloquent testimony (if any were ceeded) of the appreciation set upon the value of the late headmistress's teaching. On the last occasion when I had the pleasure of pre- senting this report, the average, school attend. ance was 206,67. This has been increased during the year just ended to 342.68, being an increase

COAL MINING in north chINA. been arrived at 'far co-operation between the of 17.37 par cent, The minimum average daily.

company and Messrs. Pauling & Co., who, ac attendance was in the month of July last year,

The Acting British Consul-General at Tien- when it was af0.46, advancing progressively

cording to Japanese papers, represent "a Bri mooth by month until it reached the maximom

conflict with Ispanese interests in regard to 2907-8, states that ouput and sales of the Kal in March inst with 254-34.' This figure remain-

Corkomen kallas The Japanese Govern ping collieries amount to 1,250,000 toas par ed stationary for the next three months gatil

annum. The mines are situated in the neigh mest; }

it is farther stated, has been striving to closed the year in Juce with 281 pupils on

bourhood of Tongsban, some 80 miles by rail conciliate Messrs. Pauling & Co, since the “the roll. That the Convent in fulfilling essen-

outbreak of the Fakuman-Railway trouble, and. tally the charitable feature of the institution

The coal-is-distributed at all points along is shown by the fact that of the pupils at

has sounded the views of the British firm on

the Peking-Newchwang-Mukden, the Peking. tending the school no less than fifty are

the matter of co-operation through Mr. Ogata,

director of the Specie Bank. It was found Hankow, and the Foking-Kalgan railways, from the Orphadage attached to the estab

shment, while thirty par cen, of the_day..

THE GOVERNOR'S ADDRESS."

that the British syndicats would agree to co and is also exported to the coast and river ports of China. A quantity of some 280,090 scholars are admitted free of charge. There

oparis in the construction of the Kwang- The Governor then rose and said-Mon. inno indiscriminate charity in "such odesigner, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentle

tung-Hankow Railway on the condition that tops goes anually to Tientsin for disposal to the work of construction, should be divided ba: / 10.1 consumers and for use an native craft being to lost officials. missions, ss in every case the Superioress is men,-Monseiguor Pozzoni has thanked us in

tween them and that Japan should supply navigating the Grand Canal and other infand satisfied, after investigation, of the parents' very cordisland courteous terms for our presence

sleepers and coment and English rails and always very large proportion of the absolute lasbility to provide for their children's here this evening. am sure that I shall voice

output is taken by the Imperial railways of schooling. The vilabus, approved by the your sentiments as well on my own when I say

englass, Marquis Kateurs and other states» was as follows Director of Education, includes all the subjects that it is wa who are indebted for an

the various steamship lines. The coal is Special Class-Emily Miubinaett for arithe man are warmly supporting the proposal of North Chine, the Peking Kalgan Railway, and fülalling the requirements of the Grant Code, opportunity for being present at this very matic and usedlework.

anca in Connection with the Fakumas Railway and ranges from the infant subjects of a kinder pleasant function and of testifying our appre- hygiene, geography and reading.

Vii Standard.-Maria Gomes for applica.quation, The Chako deshi feurs, however, prades in utilised in steel manufactories, mills, lies in better railway communications. One of garten class to history, geography and hygiene ciation of tire very admirable work which is

that the co-operation of divares elements will locomotives, steamships, for brickmaking and the chief advaninges of opium is that it can be langht in the higher standards up to and in- being done in this institution. I am glad that tion, arithmeile and needlework. Katie Rayi fall at the critical moment. Our contemporary Fel-he River take their coal at the Tongshan than other crops. Where and when communi for household purposes. Steamers visiting tha more easily carried by men over bed 'country' clusive of the seventh stonderd, In addition to Your Excellencies, distinguished representatives mond application, arithmetic and grammar,

also, fear that the new enterprise will end in the ordinary subjects prescribed by the Code, of Portugal and China, two countries which are Adela Klingemann grammar, reading and re- fattening the Mitani sad Okura interests, but wharf or from lighters outside the Taku Bar, cation is cheap the farcier will lose Tittle such extra subjects as music, drawing and on very friendly terms with my own country, citation.

by Elvira Felicar composition, and that lets not likely to do much good to Japan the year, when all shipping business la transact revenue is more difficult. Salf, however, which The river is closed by ica during three months of abandoning its cultivation. The question of painting are also taught in the school while the are Here this evening to witness the work, the | pollieness." Hortensia Baptista árithmetic and French and German languages as well as types admirable work, that is being done_at_this_writing.

economy in general.

ad through Chlewangias, an ice-free port with is a Government monopoly, is to be taxed, and a fair harbour in the Gulf of Chill, connected- frath duty on plus ir to be feriad, as well zi writing have been added in compliance with the institution under the supervision of the Italian · Vi Standard-Rita Elizaga for bygiene, damand which has arisen for such additional | ladies who bare devoted their lives to the geography and application, Bettie Eliss dicta-

by a four mile branch with the Imperial railway, the tax on poppy land, to help to minimize the subjects. One hundred and ten poplis al benefit of humanity. You will see, in fact wa tion, composition and writing. Casilda Car

ofNorth China, It in ighty-five fended

from the Kaiping collieries the music classes; twenty-five were told just now by the manager of the Convent valbo blatory and dictation, Aurer Ozorio drawing and painting; and two French: school, that the majority of the pupils at this seming and arithmetic,

120,000 tons of coal annually, Private lessons in the English language have also institution are of Portuguese and Chinese race,

V Standard Lucy Lawchun for composition

MILITARY PRECAUTIONS DISCONTINUED been given outside school hours. Without and I am proud that this institution has pros and byglane. Arminda Flores arithmetic, dicta

#Tokio, July 16. antering into details on the report of the inspector pered and has grown to its present dimansions tloosad geography. Katherine Krugloff bistory, of f Bchools, whose críticisms have been directed under the fostering cars of the Colonial Govern: elementary science and hygiene. Jennis Law.

A rumber of Korean officers who raised an mainly towards what he has termed the "Enment. When I last bad the opportunity and rence reading and composition, Adelaanitation when it was announced that the hwork of the School, it is permissible to the privilege of presiding at a similar function Librente conduct, writing and grammar. Jose Korean Misletry of War would be abolished, observe that the greater majority of the chiliaid special stress, as the manager in his phine Cunba religious instruction and applica have now canted to show signs of open hostili dras mitending the Convent School are children | admirable spaech fest now reminded us, on the | tlon. Pilar Fanlo recitation and reading, ty. Consequently the military precautions that of Portuguess and of Chinese parentage whose value, indeed, the necessity, of training charad Kathleen Minhisnete application and history are dested ascessary at Soul have been only opportunity of bearleg and conversing: tor as well as training the intellect of

IV Standard,—Mary Mack for application,. the pupila. in the English language, in At school, The Indeed I have to frequently recurred to this acquisition of idiomatic English by such chil- subject to the various prize-rivings in this drág 15, therefore, a matter of great, dificulty. Colony that I am almost afraid my words may If they have not come up to the standard ex seem like andsome relterations On that pected by me fetarcior is a rumored a hope ccorsion i utomland on behalf of my wife

Kaliena benvaried pow which; should be scarded the

Fummerveja Winter...42

Miu Mf. Abwaa. Miu A. Hayas.” ..Miss J. Lawrence and 8 giris, Mija C. Castro and a glền. Miss A. Young and $ girls, ..............Miss P. Saslo and â girls.

GOD SAVE THE KING,

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Two questions connected with the suppris. sion of opium coll. Bir A, Bosle considers, for some attention, ⠀ First, what can be grown in place of the poppy; secondly,how is the revenue hitherto derived from opium to be made good.

Mary EtWhite, co-operation bacause of its political signific" | bitaminous, lamp and slack, and in its various The solution of the first question, he points of

THE NEW ORDER IN KOREA.

milea

HOW QUEENS ||loss of revenge,

distant and exports over

medi

"A concession to work a certain mining hens |'IT has been suggested that students to be fo the north of the' province' of Honga. WAS sent to the United States should be selected by granted by the Chiasse Government in 1898 to || the different provinces or that, the Ministry, the 'Peklog Syndicats, The Boxer rising in of Education should select them by axamiņā” 1900 retarded operations for a year or more, tlou. H. Jung Ching, the President, how and it was not until 1905 that exploitation was eter, is in favour of nokber of these sugges rewarded by the production of coat, Since tions, for by the first plan the unequal standard August futhat year, the daily output from two of the colleges in respective provinces, would shafts has begu steadily increasing unill, in prevent all the best students from being usfected March, 190g it emonated to some dog or you The other pisu, he says, is open to objection grammar arithmetic and history Allen Young Viscount Bone, Resident daaral of Kores, tous, an amount which will increase as develop to that an axmination by the Ministry must be composition, dictation and reading, Cecilia has decided to complete the construction of ment continues. The coal is hard anthracite of At Peking: Where it in hardly likely that fall Rosario conduct; arithmetic and order. Emes might big ronde between. Chinnampo and excellent quality, "Tientsin la Intended to be competent students could attabili. He would, fans Aberastusi elementary sciases, writing Thongan, by 1910 instead of or IVAN the port of axport for thesu minks, the produce therefore, propose that examisalóny skotid be and commerce Marin SA Reddiquen ekistonn urigidally intended, in onder 10 find employ. Seing brought hither down the Wal River and holdy if the chief sorteggae TE SLI famination, geography and hygiendas Amanda), men det indisons, KeJARAN PERLINER, Grand Oklah

discostiamad./es.

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