(1) It is with extreme regret that_we learn of the death of Sung Shen, late President of the Board of Punishments, who in the fulfilment of the various duties he was called upon to perform, since he entered the public service, as a graduate of th Hanlin, has always displayed great diligence and capacity. When some time ago he applied for leave on the score of illness be restored to health and long euntinue to were in hopes that ere long he would enjoy our favour. Now, however, he has We hereby ointer the posthumous rank of passed away and we are deeply grieved. Grand Guardian of the Heir Apparent on the deceased and have issued orders that a p'o lo ching pei (a brocade coverlet) be sent to spread over the corpse. Tsai-lien, attended by ten officers of the Imperial Guard, will perform the libations on our behalf and all rites customary on the death of a President of a Board are to be strictly observed. A grant of Tls. 500 out of the Privy Purse will be made towards Uefraying the funeral expenses and al penalties the late officer may have incurred are remitted. His son, a Senior Licentiute of the first class, is hereby appointed Senior Secretary of a Board and when he comes of age will be appointed to one of the Boards in order that he may make himself acquainted with his duties.
(2) Kuei Pin (Prince Jui) is hereby appointed an Imperial Chamberlain,
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