From THE "NonTH-CHINA Dary Ne' or JUNE 25, 1870
From Hongkong:—We are glad to learn that the P. & O. have reduced their first-class fare home from £120 to £108, and the second-class from £10 to £59. A suggestion is added that some improvement in second-class accommodation is needed, to enable the P.
to compete with the first-class in Private steamers. Mr. Hart arrived in Hongkong from Poochow op the 22nd instant. An endeavour is being made fo raise funds for a new chancel for the Cathedral. The "China Mail" says: Weather prophets predict a violent storm on the ensuing change of the moon, which takes place on the 29i. The prevailing weather certainly seems to ive some colour to their forebodings being what is technically termed "typhoon breeding." Whether it comes or not, no harm can transpire, from being in readiness, getting typhoon bars handy, and seeing that bolts ahd locks are secure, The gusts from the southwest have been very heavy for the last few days, and several capsizes are reported in the bay: two this moming though happily without loss of life or sérioüs injury So humble door among Thy many mansions Some sheltering shade where sin and r thru Heavens green expansions The river of Thy peace There, from the music round about me stealing Fain would 1 lo the new and holy song And find at last, beneath Thy trees of healing The life for which T long.
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