A few days since Lord Charles Beresford was here for a few hours on his way north, He is reported to have expressed himself as well pleased with the new British posses: sion, especially with the harbour, It is expected that he will spend a little longer time in the place Inter on.
THE SAILORS' INSTITUTE, A Sailors' Institute has been opened Liugkungtao. It has a cheerful and indi ing look about it and seems to be well appreciated by many of the men, Mr. and Mrs. Mudditt, formerly working as missionaries among the Chinese at Shihtao, are in charge of it. Such work among " Juck ashore," from many standpoints is a very necessary and important undertaking. Those running the place seem well suited for the work and will likely make it a success, They deserve the good will and gratitude ofall who have the best interests of the men at heart. From the first Capt. King Hall, of the Narcistus, Senior Commissioner the taking wer of Weihai, has taken a lively interest in the Institute, and is seen there among the men at times.
17th October.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.