The annual examination of the cadets of the Nanking Naval College began on the 17th ult.under the supervision of instructors of the institution, together with the Captain of the Kingching, who was invited by the Commissioner to preside over the examinations. The branches in which the students were examined were English, mathematics, target-practice, muvigation, and others, The object of the examination was to decide which students should be allowed to continue at the school. On the whole the students have made remarkable progress.
Cuma's Coan Wearru,—The Shenpao says that at the request of the gentry and merchants of 'I'atzekee, a plice 20 miles distant from Nganking, the provincial authorities have deputed the Nyanking Prefect to repair to the latter place and prospect the coal mines, which are represented to be very rich, Rowranps' Karypox.—A soothing cooling, emollient.milk for the skin. Tr prevents and removes freckles, tan, sunburn, redness and roughness of the skin, soothes and heals stings of insects, eczema, prickly heat, and all irritations, produces soft fair skin'and a lovely delicate complexion, Tt is warranted free from any lead or mineral ingredients, and is perfectly harmless to the most delicate skin. Bottles 2s. 3d. and 4s, 6d. Ask for Rowtanvs' Kauyvor, of 20, Hatton Garden, London. 2b Maw Reports,
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