The inauguration of the Belilios Public School for girls, which took place on the afternoon of the 18th instant, was a memorble function, As I mentioned in a preious letter, Mr. Belilios has erected this school at his own expense—it cost $30,000—on asite presented by the Government, and on this occasion he handed it formally over to the Governor. There was a thoroughly representative gathering on the playground to witness the proceedings, including the Admiral and General. The acting Director of Public Works having in a short speech in which he complimented Mr. Ram, the architect, on his work, stated that the building had been completed and furnished in a manner befitting the promise made by Mr. Belilios when he undertook to present it, the Inspector of Schools (Dr. Eitel) then made a lengthy speech, reviewing the history of education in the Colony, and concluded by informing His Excellency that the donor wished to hand the school over to the-unrestricted control of the Government. Sir William Robinson, in a neat speech, very fluently delivered, expressed the pleasure he felt in taking over welcome a gift and assuming the responsibility for its maintenance. He went on to eulogise the Hon. OK. R. Belilios for his munificence, and hoped his liberal example would be followed by other wealthy colonists. Then came a surprise.. Her Majesty, the Governor said, had been made acquainted with Mr. Belilios's liberality in the cause of education (this is not the first gift of the kind) and had bestowed upon him the Companionship' of the Order' of. St. Michael and'St. George. "Mr. Belilios then
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