The date set. for the deparruce of Governor Yuan for the north is the thst or 2nd of the During the interregnum. between his going and the arrival of the new Governor. the seals are to be again held by the Treasurer, who was Acting Governor during H.E. Yuan's period of mourning Dr. Hayes's College opened on the 13th with 91 student further examination is to be held soon f those who did not reach here in time for the forme i or who for any reason were unable to be present.
19th November form of salutation tention cannot be questioned; therefore jay not be out of place to adopt it here. those who may be suffer from bad Ith can be speedily relieved from their by the aid of Holloway's Pills and Vintiment. They are equally wood for the old, young, or middle-aged. For weakness, lassitude, fever, diarrh measles, croup similar complaints, these me ines can-be equalled divesses, sores, ulcers, scrofula and old wounds. they have effected cures in cases declared hopeless by eminent medical men. Full directions the use of these remarkable remedies are given to purchasers, We cordially welcome all you gentle-the Hronourable Consuls, their gsictants, the Commissioner, the Mishop Bose the Archdeacon (Wolfe) and also Mr. Usewo from Amoy, and ghedly note that all these harmonies indicate the diy relations existing bette Whereas the civilisation of all nations advancing dug after ud also their friendly terms have been increased in dealing with foreign countries, and whereas China, after the negotiation of peace, must try her best for the promotion of her politics und for her success, we hope that help will be lent by our friendly: countries; and, by that help, we hope that our commerce and mantifactures will be improved and our people and converts will live together barmonicusly and that all nations unite in one sentiment to maintain peace. We drink the cup to the long life of the Severe and Presidents, and the merit of all you Honourable Consuls, Assistants, and the Comuissioner, and also the sttecess of the Bishop and the Archdeacon."
The arrival in Foochow, on Wednesday last, of two of the most distinguishes representatives of the German Government in China, wax made the occasion of som very pleasant receptions at. the German Consulate. The German Minister, Mamm von Schwarzenstein, arrived Raiserin Augusta and Admiral ann, on H.G.MLS. Hertha, Cap-
As ELE. the Germs orth from his official tour of the Southern China, having, visited the Viceroys of the at. Tientsin by the ber his vi "wus limited to two days. An opportunity was given the community to meet these distinguished visitors, at two entertainments given at thy German Consulate. the firt being a dramatic entertainment on Thursday fternvon, when the fairy tale of "Snow White" sas produced by members of the Consul's family, assisted by two or three others, in the large banquet hall, to the rear delight of the assembled company. The participants did themselves great credit and the costumes and setting of the piece were very beautiful. On Friday afternoon a garden fete was held, at which the company of about two hundred persons were charmingly entertained by music furnished by the splendid baud of the Admiral, all the members of which are i The selections were from the best composers, and elicited great applause, especially the overture to "William, Tell," " Cavalleria Rusticana," and " Lohengrin." The house and grounds of the Consulate were thrown open to the guests, the Consul and Mrs, Siemssen receiving on the lawn, where refreshments were served during the entire afternoon. Among the wests were many missionaries from the several societies having representatives in Foochow.
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