On Tuesday afternoon the Chinese passenger-steamer Ping-an was launched from the ship-building yard of the Tang Yue Hong, Tungkadoo. The obristening ceremony was gracefully and effectively performed by Mrs. Noel Ramsay, and immediately the bottle of champagne was broken against the bow, the vessel glided down the way without a hitch and in " few secon: was afloat on the Huangpu. The Ping-170 feet iv length, 27 feet in breadth and 17 feet in depth. She has two decks, on each of which there are cabins for the wecommodation of both foreigners and Chinese. All the cabins are handsomely furnished and are fitted with lavatories and electric light throughout The new vessel is owned by Mr. Chun Liang-yue. of the Tung Yue Hong, and was modelled and built entirely by Chinese a:.der his own superintendence. and was 1 rinched without any assistance from for-igners. The engines and boilers were built by Chinese workmen from mater.al imported from England. We uncrstand that the s earner has been surveyed and passed by Lloyd's Survesor.
After the ceremony of launching, light refreshments were served and Mr. Chun Liang-yue thanked the c: many for their attendance on such a wot day. Mr, Brodie Clarke asked thave prevent al from
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