English has been at Whampoa, Its object is to train cadets for the Government Civil Service. About 50 lads have passed the preliminary examination and avo entered upon their studies, A company has been formed for the manufacture of paper in Canton. The machinery has been purchased and preparations are being made to erect mills and factories. It is well known that Chinese paper is made from bamboo Cotton-made paper will be ch The company are very sanguine it undertaking.
Another indication of pro, the establishment of a machine printing-office in 18th ward, where the proprietor seems to be driving'a brisk trade, The trionnisl examinations for Ka Yan will be held in about three. weeks, that is on the 13th of next Chinese month who: they enter the Examinasion Hall, Great preparations have been made and students are flocking in.—China Mail.
Ast September.
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