took place last week in connection with the Jaying of the foundation stones of the new English School which is being erected on the opposite hills and which is to be managed by the enterprising agents of the English Friends' Mission, Four stones were laid—each by a juvenile representing the four Protestant Missions here. Fortunately the weather was most favourable and Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, who planned the arrangements for the day, have been gratified by the success which 80 completely crowned their labours, It is hoped that the building, which to begin with will be of commodious dimensions and capable of almost indefinite extension, may be finished some time this year.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.