Major-General Wilsone Black, 0. B., who left here.by the P. & O. steamer Coromandel on the 24th inst. for home, had a good send-off, A large number of the residents went off to say good-bye, and many more would have been present had not rush of business at that time prevented them. The Chinese presented a handsomely got-up address, the Hon. Ho Kai officiating and making a neat speech in praise of the gallant officer a just and able administrator. General Black, who was much touched at this evidently unexpected demonstration, made a feeling and characteristic reply. General and Mrs. Black take with them the most cordial wishes of the entire community for their future welfare, GENERAL GASCOIGNE, who arrived here by the incoming Eogish mail steamer a few hours after the departure of his predecessor, has already settled down to work. He took his seat and was sworn in as a member of the Legislative Council yesterday, and this morning he inspected the King's Own Regiment, which was paraded in full uniform on the Parade Ground. He will also inspect the other sections of the Garrison, I understand, after the New Year holidays.
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