It is said that a German gun boat ran down a junk several days ago, one boy being drowned. Tt was characteristic of the Chinese boatmen to declare that they had three thousand dollars in money on board.
Two Local Fvents.
'Two events of local interest have just occurred, the Athletic Sports and the closing exercises of Miss Robinson's Boarding School. On Tuesday' afternoon, beginning at five o'clock, the Chivkiang community gathered to witness a very interesting pro. gramme of sports by differe: t. members of the community. Tt was particularly pleas. ing to see the hearty and friendly spirit which animated all,: lmost everyone taking part in one way or: uother. The missionary pulled off his gown and raced across the een with the Young men of the Customs, and the children and ladies found some. thing to do or enjoy. The children's races were very enjoyable, and the donkey race exceedingly funny.' At the close prizes distributed to the happy winners. The s perfect. Let us hope that more of these friendly social gatherings, in which mutual acquain-
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