NARRATIVE OF THE CELEBRATION Zbe 3ubUec coc HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY ®uecn Victoria, Empress of 3nbfa PRESIDENCY OF MADRAS SIR CHARLES LAWSON' Dilrgnit sf Lkc He*r*nN* l<* G#*r+*r 4/ *? klrnniaatcn TO HER 3IOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY Queen Victoria, empress of 3nt>ia. IN IGKt.N 01 THU MJYAtTV 70 TMK THRONE, AND TUB DEVOTION TO HER MAJESTY'S PERSON AND FAMILY OF HER ttUftOPKAN, HINDU, MO H AM MED AM, AND OTHER SUBJECT3 IN f!)c yrrsrtjrun? cf /Habra®. PREFACE. Him a population ilmort ns numerous ns that of the United Kingdom, Madras may yield in importance to other portions of the British Empire j but in reflect to the grateful appreciate of the Weeing* which have, under Providence, flowed from Her Majesty's beneficent sowndgntj, she claims to be second to none, and her people have rejoiced at being afforded, by the auspicious completion of the fiftieth year of Her Majesty's reign, an opportunity for giving enthusiastic ex- pression to the feeling, towards Her Majesty which animate all their hearts. Not, however, by race, by creed, or by caste, but as a great multitude united by a touching emotion, did they do what they could to pay homage to Her Majesty ; and they cherish the hope that it will be a source of gratification to Her Majesty to posses, the tocrarxe which this Volume afford* of the affcciion of Madras for the Mother of her People. Never btfore waj an Address of loyal congratulation to a Sovereign adopted by one hundred and nitvayooc towns on behalf of thirty-one millions of subjects. The harmony which produced this result in die Presidency of Madta* is attributable to the amiable charactering* 0 f the people, the diffusion of education, and the sympa- thetic administration cf the country during Her Majesty's reign. The Compiler having most respectfully submitted that it would be exceedingly gratifying to the people whom lie had the honour to represent, to posses* a facsimile of the signature which He: Majesty inscribed at the head of her reply to their Address, Her Majetty war graciously pleased to accord to him her permission to introduce into tin Vein me that token ot her appreciation of the loyalty and attachment of her subjects in Madras. Prtfatf: viii The portrait ol Her Majesty which forms the frontispiece was engraved for (he Illuilraltd Sporting and Dramatic Navs, from a life-like photograph recently taken at Windsor Castle, by Mr. Alexander Bossano, of Bond Street, London. It has been inserted by permission of Mr. Bassano, and of the proprietors of that journal. The sketch of the Madras Address Casket was engraved for the lUuitrahd london Nnot from a photograph by the Ixindon Stereoscopic Company, and is also republished by permission. The narratives of the celebration were in most instances communicated by the Honorary Secretaries of the Jubilee Committees whose proceedings ate re- counted. The exigencies of space have necessitated condensation, but the reports in their present form give a faithful account of the measures which were taken throughout the Presidency to observe the Jubilee in a way that would impress the s% n : tVrnr.ce of the event on tire minds of the present, and on the memories of the rising generation. The Appendix contains n concise notice of the Madras Presidency, extracted, by permission of Mrs. Duncan, from the ...te Mr. George Duncan’s Geography of India. This a followed by a series of sketches illustrative of the progress of Madras during Her Majesty's reign, which were contributed for the purposes of this record, by Colonel F. 11. Tyrrell. M.I., Colonel W. M. Scharlieb, I V.G., Surgeon-General G. Bidic, C.LE , Mr. T. Venkaswnmi Rao Dcwan flahirfur, Mr. H. Bradley. C.S, Mr. K. W. Barlow, C.S, Mr. G. Hamnett, C.J.E.. Mr. H. Farter, B.C.S., Mr. F-. Dowsoo, Captain W. L. C. Baddelcy, RE, Major W. H. Conker, R.E., Mr. F. N. ThoTowgood, M.l.C.E, Mr. J. P. Davidson, Mr. J. R. Hunter, Captain J. H. Taylor, R.N.R., Mr. C G. Douglas. Mr. M. A. Lawson, M.V, Mr. J. Stcavcnson, B.A., Mr. H. S. Thomas, CS, F.Z.S., Mr. H. T. Ross, M.A., I. LB., Colonel T. Weldon, M.S.C.. Colonel W. S. McLeod, M.S.C, Rai Bahsdur Rnnganadha Mudelliar. M.A., Mr. C. Michie Smith, B.Sc., Captain 11. D. Love, U.K. Mr. N. R. Pogson, C IE , Archdeacon J. F. Browne, B.D, the Rev. W. Rclton, M.A, the Rev. E. Sell, B.D.. Bishop Caldwell, D.D., LL.D., Buhop Sargent, D.D., Archbishop C’olgm, D.D., the Rev. E. H dc Silva, Mr. F. Gaimford, B.A., Mr. Ahmad Mohinddin Khnn Bahadur, Mr. V. Ramiengar, C.S.I., and Mr. T. Govinda Mcnooo. To these gentlemen the Compiler begs to offer publicly as he has already done privately, his cotdial thanks for their invaluable assistance. Lg*DOX. lit sil 1SS7. CONTENTS. r»it DEDICATION * PREFACE vi THE MADRAS PRESiDENClAL ADDRESS *i PRESENTATION OF THE ADDRESS. TO TIIF. QUEEN EMPRESS »» PRESENTATION OF A COPY OF HIE VOLUME TO THE PRINCE OF WALES wit PRESENTATION OF A COPY OP THE VOLUME TO THE PRIME MINISTER, xx. REPORTS OF THE CELEBRATION IN THE MADRAS PRESIDENCY.— Madm (Citr) Adirair.fntrv.m |Tac AUiur jGcdavcr.; Alvir-Tirro^ari ( T ioocv A mib|Mir*in (CofevtfQ AinhuAirudram (Ttnnmity) . Animrur iTownl AncwJipiram (MaUhar) Ar.jto*. . . Ajcoc [N*ctE Ascot) . . Ariyalur (TrichhotxJii Arkioatn (N<*rth Aittt| . Aiut do. Arvpjkohj CMadon) . , A*ca(GanjimN Atoiik** iK<^nocd> . . . . Atur iSflltm’ B*3»r*d» :C«n ftm\ IW«ni.CalIr‘|Kuri/>0l' BapitU (Katm) . . follAry (Tovo> . . BcrHuntm Ku+Hlt (KistfiQ} . . BhidrachiJjin (God*v4 • 34 3 - 39 39 «i . 41 . 4* . 43 4J <4 :: 2 47. 2d. A • • So . . 5 * . . *i . . 52 • - Si . M Chicftccfc . . Dr^b SW* gfiltfr*] DtomnaM (Ceknbatuic) Bhang agal* [Souh Corur* L’haniovarjm f Arantapw) rimiicol (Madura) . . . . Kilims fCoArcri) . . Erode iCocrobctort} Qmjan IDitfrkt) Giau** (.South Arcoi) Cootv (AmntBpv) Cudft'** (Nilc»ri«! . Gidival* (KStm) C«am do. . . Hartasibnlli i'B«IUvy) . . Hbduror (Antattjar) . Ho*pct iBelluy} .... Hc«ur ^Sileta; Idiiyingoii {Tiaamllyl t.c.r • 5» Co 62 4*5 : 51 **S . (S V ?t 74.^ 74 ?•* 7* . 77 . - 7 » 4*5 90 Contents. REPORTS OK THE CELEBRATION IN THE MADRAS PRES(DRNCY^*rt.»**tf Itk*piH (Ntlkn) tepyapetu (Kbtaa) . . . . (CoJdacaM . . fftytnfeaodi Snobpurara (Tkk&.) kaxltppffi (ChWiptf) . XoliMitii (North Arocr) .... KaUak'jrtht (Scu& Arax) . . . Karktl (Sooth CftDin) . . . Rarer (Coratelrtv) Kmrgodo ($ 0 «h Onare) . . Kodoikoio! (Modem) .... K<«£avisu]rraa)orc) . . . Kollmll (Coinbatoce) fAOI I • 9* ! • 9* 92 . 116 / 93. 22** sl Porfakimidi {Ginjira) Patnkot* (Tanpro) . . P«*jn% (Kcreoot) Peiukcotlk (AaaftU^Jt} , Periftkctam {Madura) . . . Pitiazmr (Gedoveri) .... Pcllaxhi -Coimbatore) .... k'oICK* {North i\rp)l) . . . Pot am iMaiitkiO ..... Poornmiiltt(Ctiinglepu) . Pn>*Uttr iC&iiicohJ . . . PuliMgudy (Tinne»eJI?) . . . PuUaw^tfCwJdapah) . . . R*Mkk* {Udlvyl . . . . , Ra^mcidre (GcrtaverJ) . RatKbwdrmr (Godaven) . JU»n*d (Manure) Ritipeit (North A root) • . Reartie (Kauri) Royochoti (Caddapab) . . . . swUp«(a«^p D t) Salon (Town) . . Sinkaianairar Cotil {TinncvcU/) SatjMingiSam (Coiiatotore) . Shivajpmj»rM»dnr») . . : • Kcliuloi and Mvlri (Trick. Kcrobhikoaum (Toniore) . Kuadijur (South Cum) . . . Knofoodl Xsppum (North Arcot.i Xon,>* (T*wn) . ... K^hi^orambo (Malabar) . M^|T«n“ nUPa,) . Muiuntoddr (MtlOor) . . (T.ichinoprfr) (Trkhioop^,) Munloie (Souk Chiun) K»6>eri (Mal.bu) .... Maaouradr (Scrub Arcotl Mwitijarem (KlfUn) . . Morovmm Md or (Madara) M«t?»palu7*w> (Coimbc!ore> Mold (South Cnnare) Nmtkal (Sden) .... Nu>diiu iCoddipah) . . Naadfol (XsTDOof) . . . N*reyan*«rem (North Arex) . . Nmfuum (VUamataa) Nazareth (Tmncrelly} . . . Ne*i?aicm{T*a>xe) . . . Nefiore |T<*ro) 103 . . 10$ . . 105 13 . # icS . I to in, * 2 ^ . • itt . . 2261 MS.^ . . no . . no . . 1 #1 iU.aH . . 1 *> •a, & Shiyala {Tin! ore) Sholingax (North Aiooc) . . Sivapn fTwtcreQj) .SripfMmbodir iChintfenu) . , Sriraietm iTriditofoly) SrXWlptfar (Tltnevdlv) . . . St- Tbxnos MwnC (Chinglepit) 582&"8EL.: : ; Otnalur {SaVm) . . . Ociaountni (NflgWl) Ocffote (Ncttoro) Oucktertony Valley |Ni\riris) . . PaknU (N fibre) PaHrnKOttth (TiriKvcly) Palanl |Mofixo) Pi*rSaut (Hi la tor) Palladam (Coimbatore) . Palmuftir {North Arctt) Hamhaa Lilian.) Panrvci (Saith Artct] Pararakodi iModnra ^anmathi (Salem) . I 3 *» 22W - • • • *2 . . 137 :: \ll 13% T3&M . . 103 . . K4I . . t 4 I . . U2 I4i «6>v • 143 T*a£i£beif; do. • . Tir>xe (To'A-n; Tntko (Godnnri; ... TaHkhmy (Mohhtr) Ticncvelly (Town) . . . Tjrokoilnr 'Souh Aroot) . 7lrum»icxiim (Mrdure) Timjuri (Nreth Arcotl . TUupom (Salem) . . Thupotar (Madera) . . Tiraholi do . . . Tiravadamirudur (Tao>are) . TlreTarcamaJal (S>uh Aron) . Tiranlir (Tonjore) . . . . Titt&kidi (5?uh Arrot) . Tranqurhar {Tanjort) Trirher^ode (Siiem) . Trichinopolf (Town) .... Tutioxin (Tinnerelly) . . UdamalptC iCnhueeol Udici (ScAth Caruri) UsOunpitti (Midm) . . . UttxrrtfTalhr (Chirgleprt) CnitMts. REPORTS OF THE CELEBRATION IN THE MADRAS PRES]DENCY-i***/uW) Uttaakna (Safer) Vilkm iTtafea) . Vanyinvbodl (Stitt*) Vayilri V#d*mUm |Tirjor«; Vdkte (North Arc«) Vccukondih iKiaoaJ Viamatam \T own) . A ata* SUftr. VliUftt^nm (Vqafipatxm) Vrtdbtmlttk {Sort* Artfos; Wtkiapet (North Atom) . Wahwid (Kalahari . . Watidiuiuh {North Arco<| YcfCMdiS^em) Ti.iainiiun ( Alleppey Cb«g»wr Co: lay an Er&eri isA Nejoor Kajmi PvilUm 300 , 23 dr . . 201 103 , . . 203 • . 203 . . 20* (Tranncoie) do- da da r da da da da da da da Otar Station* d fc tnc:Liffl (Cccbin) . TriAooc da . V tract; lay da Ftdaicci (Trlc^sop-oly) Sandor flown) . . . 221 , 3364 . . 224 . . 214 225 , ALLUSIONS IN THE NARRATIVES 227 HER MAJESTY’S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS THE MADRAS JUBILEE HONOURS **> THE RELEASE OF PRISONERS *J« SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE MADRAS CENTRAL JUBILEF. FUND 232 THE MADRAS PRESIDENCY 235 MADRAS JUBILEE RETROSPECTS:— Madras Army . . . . - . . .257 NUpri Horticcatoff* 2S j Volantotr Movement 241 FUh Ctniag . XledloJ Dept/ttrea: 243 Ff*rl Fiahife “7 SS2E3S*. S Sait 248 Jtflf m Emigrates 252 E ddtail an *9* Rt&tnlkQ Pc 4 t Ofoc* Ralhm . . Madra* Httaor Irritation CoaaKAie Manse Forts try C xnrftnna Agti-HcrDCiitoral Society , . . ANNALS OF MADRAS DURING NUpH Hortcilcme F Uh Curing . . . Petri FUhtri* . . . . lattice Police . Jmk Education - Uoirmitr Tecbnio .1 Edtcation . . . Oitfenalory Fa fronts Anglican Church . . . G»p*l Pxoptgatlon Society Ck «di Missionary Society Minsccs in Tinnmily Rcnrai Catholic Prcgiess . Mtibammolom Tramncofe Ccdiia QUEEN VICTORIA’S REIGN OFFICIAL PERSONNEL OF MADRAS 353 Tki Madras Presidential address. xii TO HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY, Victoria, OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND, QUEEN: EMPRESS OF INDIA. May it please Your Majesty : W E, the undersigned, representing gour JJtajestg's subjects of ever)' race and every creed throughout the Presidency of Madras, do unanimously desire on the auspicious occasion of gour JffcijiltgB Jubilee, to approach gour SJlajtstg with our loyal congratulations. gour glajtBhj’s assumption of direct Sovereign supre- macy over the Empire of India is accepted as the most glorious event in the annals of this ancient land. In Madras it heralded the dawn of a new era of progress and pros- perity. Education has been encouraged and sanitation promoted ; roads have been made, rivers bridged, railways opened, telegraphs constructed, and irrigation extended; a system of local self-Govcrnmcnt has been introduced. The Madras Presidential Address. viii industries have been stimulated, and the resources of the country largely developed. During the fifty years of gcrur Jfiajtafs’B reign the Presidency of Madras has conspicuously enjoyed the blessing ot tranquillity, the result of the wisdom and impartiality which have pre-eminently characterised gout Jgajffltg'B Government. The even tenour of events in this Presidency was disturbed in 1877 by a famine of unprecedented severity, which evoked from gout JJlajtBtg's subjects in the United Kingdom a response, unparalleled in its munificence, to the appeal made for help in our great extremity, gour JJTajtBtg's personal sympathy on that occasion is not the least of gonr gBajtstg's many claims on our gratitude. In profound thankfulness for the noble words of gout ISajtulg’B Proclamation that in our prosperity is gotu gUjfstg'a strength, in our contentment gour | 0 aj»Btg '5 security, and in our gratitude gour |Jtnjt*fg's great reward, we earnestly pray for the long continuance of gour Ulajtaty's beneficent reign, and for the welfare of gout fflajutj and the Royal Family. With sentiments of the deepest loyalty and attachment we subscribe ourselves, gour IBsjtstg'B most obedient and devoted subjects : Tht Madras Prt.idtn/ial Addrat. xiv row* JIONATOSIU City of Madras. -Robert Boorttc ; P. P. Hutchins ; G. M J. Moore ; C. A- Lawson ; J. Colgan ; F. Madras; P. S. Ranusawmy ; P. Chcottal Rao; Arthur Collins; T. Madava Row ; C. G. Mawer ; and 354 others. Adiranpatnam W. Montague Stone ; M. Subbaraya Pillai. Adoni { Biliary).— D. Ananthaya ; W. Peddao Chetty ; N. Venkob* Row ; Bellalli lyappa ; Badahawib Sultan ; H. Gurupaddappa ; S. Baralingappa ; M. Lutchmayya ; V. Muddappah; See. Alamor {Gadavery ).— Sankamamachi Naraaia ; V. Ramayya ; B. Vencaukiiahnayja ; B. Subharayudu ; B. Narayud.i; M. Nagayya. Amilapttr {GeJtrvtry }.— K Venkata Karasaiah ; C. V. Krishna Row ; and a few othcis. Anantapnr (/hkvt/ajnr).—&. TcpciumallChetti ; C Audikeaavulu Naidu ; V. C. Copals Charrlar ; P. Subta Row ; G. Bandappo ; K. Venkattsawny Cbetti ; V. Venkata- sawny Chettl ; H Sitaratna Aajengo {ifaiiiar }. — D Kuriyan ; Bagavathi Ranven ; Narayanan Pulpan ; George Gomer ; Domingo Antony Pereira ; Ahamad Aliar ; S. Velaklhum. Arcot {Norik A'tol). M. Krirhnasawmy Iyer; S. E. Camul Singh; A Vuriharaja Moodelliar ; A. Padmanabha Moodelliai ; Hayee Mohjeen Ghattali Sahib ; N. Dora- sawmy Iyer; P. Vjj'aragba«a Charlo; Sc. Ariyalar ( Tilthlvip-ly).— H . S abba ray a Aiyar; A. Sami Ayar; K V. Rungacharry ; T. Sadasiva lycr ; S. P. Ragunatha Doray ; A. Cbengalvaroya Raja ; Balakrjtna Ptllay ; Dorcsawtny Qtetty ; Sc. Arkonum (A* ddc*n ; C. H. VcnkatacheUem ; P. Veerasawrny. Bfcadraehellum {Gcdsvtrj).- P. Trumal Rau; K. Sadastva Rau; V. KriKnamurty Niiduj Y. Rangaiah Naidu; S. Katnayya : K. Rwnaaawy Naidu. Bhavani (Cet‘»iMer/\—T. Appagiah ; B. T. Sangaranarayana Chetti ; T. Karuppi Chetti ; Puilayir Pillai ; Patubi Iyengar i Velayuda Chetti ; Gurunada PiUai ; G. Veokataranga ChtttL Bhowanagiri (.Few.'* An Wj.— R V. Rongadu Ayar ; B. Slreencvasa Row ; Dsvanaga Pilla! j Rajagopal Pillai ; Shaik Kadur Sahib ; M. Krisnaiantny Ayar. Bimlipataru \Viugap*Iaw)*-\\ Anantha Row Puntulu : W. J. Evan* ; W. A. P. Grc«»- ficM i T. Kipjxng ; T. A. D. MacDougall ; R. Minto ; R. p. O'Hcarn ; D. G. Robert* ; K. Ramadois Puntalu ; &c. Bobbill S. Runga Ron. Rayah of Bobbin ; G Rangar.ayakulu ; A. Ramakrlshnayya; G. Narasimhaswamy; T. S. N any ana; S. S. Subiahmanyam; &c. Bodynyabanar [HaJura).—' T. B. Kamaraja Pondia Naiker ; Veliia Ronther ; J. D. Sylvester ; M. Kumaruswarai Cheity i S. Peerana Roather : E. Seymour ; B. M. Vatadaraga Aiyar ; &c. Calioat WaU (to).-"'. S. Cana ; D. Maneckjee ; C. M. Rarachan ; A. Subha Ron; W. I. cgan : F. R. Wilkinion ; Mar. a Vikrama Zamcdn Mshatajah Bahadur; C. Kunhi Raman Menon ; Cannanore y/a/uAtr).— S. C. Sarkies; W. P. Sehoenthal; E. Gadsden; Maneckjee Dassabhoy ; B. DRojario ; O. Kovanvoo ; C. CoonjM Ellaya ; L B. Rego. Chagalitarri (Kurnvf).—\. Lutchrruna Rov ; B. Venkoba Row; M. Patcha Saib ; D. Soobba Row; B. Venkata Seen ; M. Venkataaubhaana J.Garadachalam ; A. Raja Row. Chatrapur (Gfli»/ow).~H L Howell ; J. Hargrea*** ; J. Norman ; W. Venkatapiah ; D. Streenevasa Row ; S. L. Narasinga Ron ; C Poomayya ; D. Ver.kata Sawn. Chioacole (GunyW/r).— P. Sutyanarayaiva Row ; T. Venkat Ron ; T. V. Siva Row ; P. J. Foa ; S. Gooooiah ; V. Guraviak. Chidambaram \Seufh Ar;ot).—:. Varaha Iyengar i p. N. Ramacbandra Ron ; Ambala- vana Pillai j Syed Sha Majinuddin, Parch Jahagirdar; V. Malhari Row; G. A. W. Velloms. Chingleput (CAiHgttfv/).-Zrua C. johnwon ; Abdul Gham Khan ; C. Valoidim ; P. StreencTiia Chairy ; Mir Seiajud:n ; M. Bhasbica Charlu ; V. Ragava Ckariu. Chingleput Sury Iyer ; P. Pamauwmy Iyer; C. V. Ramanuja Chariar ; M. Ratnanaja Cbarriar; N. Streenevasaragavacharry ; Rathna Cbetty : Muthwansny Cbctty. Chirala (A'rVval— & D 'Prater; X. Venkata Row; M. Ramayya; Mwr Kanymoddeen ; R. Venkata Subbiah ; P. Venkat aratnamc s D. Sadasiva Row ; fee. Chittoor (/Vhr*A Arcafj.— T. S. Narasinga Row; V. Gopalacbamar ; Z. S. Anthony ; N. Sreenivasavarada Charry ; C. V. Sreer.irasa Chari u ; C Masilamoney ; V.D. Arena- chelia Mocdr. Cochin (.lAr/rf/wr-;— George Bnmton; N. Black; J. H. Boyer; J. E. Winckler ; M. A. Plate! ; Mani Maai; Krishaasawiny Iyer; A. F. Sealy; Dharsev Khetsy ; G. Bade- noch ; E. H. Black ; 4c. Tnt Madras Prtiidtntial Adiras. *vi TiAVN* Mx.:cs Coccnoda {GaAmtry).— W. A. Happell ; V. M. C. Rama Row; T. H. Baker; G. Vcnca- taratium; J. M Bryce; G. H. White; Y Janaleramiah ; G V. Kmshnaiya ; M. Ramannah ; B. Vencataratnam ; Sc. Coimbatore (C1. Venkatareddy Jaghirdar. Xalahaslri [Ntrik Anal}.- Rajah Mutihoo Venka-appah Naldu Behador Varoo ; Mjsere Tirevcnkaw Charlu ; Rajah D. K. Thlmnianayanin Bahadur Varoo ; D. Ramaraya- r.im Varoo ; P. Sashachcllapalhe. Karasnl Carara).— Andar Syed Hyder Saib ; K. Rama Heggade; K. Anamlia Kampti ; M. Mnndappa Baugera ; V. Rama Row ; X. Krishna Row ; B.Raghuver.dra Row ; H. Annappaya ; J. B. Loho. Karur [Calmialcre).—A Dav.d Pillai ; M. Muthuviranna Chelly ; Polly Ramler ; T. S Subba Row ; Henry Lillie ; N. C. Kuppanaiyangari ; V. Vurada Raju Mudcliar ; A. Krishna Row. Kodavaael [Tarjerr ).— Kaliyanaramier ; S. Swaminalhier ; Alaguur.gaiyangar ; Ranaba- drachaxriar; R. Sreenirara Iyengar ; Annasami Iyengar; Samicadier ; T. Subbier. Kollogul {Cctm&alort) . — M . Sashachcllura Naldu ; Rahimloilah Abamed Sei ; Ram* Chetty ; Malum Seshtdri Chelly ; C. B. Franks ; P. A. Pi re* ; K. E. Sukbaruyer ; D. Ramakr.shnaiya ; &C. Kotagherrr (Mft'mi:— W. L. EdmiKon ; F. R. Griffith ; Fitx Roy Sherman ; J. H. Strange ; M. J. Redmond ; D. S. Appaji Aiyer. KuliUlai ( 7 ritkinepety). — V. Krlshnasawmy Aiyar; M. S. Narayanasawmy lyar; P. Moses Pillai; V. Rer.gareihnam Iyer ; S Annamalai Pillai ; K. Aaizulla Saib ; V. Niialcania Iyer; R. Knsisamacharyar. Kullakurchi (/South Arc*f).—T. Badrachrllem Pillai ; V. Krishnasawmi Aiyar ; P. Subba Row ; C. Duraisawml Mudeiiar ; V. Vydaianadha Mudeiiar. f XVIII Ttu Madras Praidauial Addrus. TOW* IWN4.108IK Kamhaconam [Tanjerr).— G. Ramasawmiah ; S. Seshayya ; V. Krishnaier i P. Thambl- sawmy Mcodellur; A. Kamalmga Chetiiar ; A. C. NarayanAMwm? Iyer. Kundapnr (iVa/ffAir).— RRamayyaj N. BabuRow; Nagappa Holla; D. Vencaia Row ; and P. Venkatianunayya. KangondikaDam (A W4 Aral).— X. Narrninsanmy Moodelliar ; G. Kistnasswmlah ; Y. Allkban ; S. Govindarajulu Naidu ; V. Davwegamaney Pillai ; P. C Subramuh ; J. Bhagavunthi Row ; S. Soobbaroyadu Xurnool {Kumaclj. — A. Subba Row ; H. Saint M. Rencnotrc ; C. Somisundra Sacri ; L. Chandulal ; Madam Soobbanah Chetty ; Mobomcd Abba? Ailykhan ; K. Nanu- nasawmy Naidou ; &c. Kuttnparamba (Madebif ).— Kottnl Uppi Haji ; Parapravin Kun)l Ahmed Haji ; Rande- puiayll Kunjl Kuppat ; Konal Kanjalikuiti ; Ottapurayil Pakkar Haji ; NinkiUry Kunjamboo Nambiar; &c. Madakasira (Anantapur). — M. Vijayragbavulu Naidu ; M. Narayana Rau ; Bunder Nanjundapta ; Jills Dasanna. Madura [MssdUra).—'£. Turner; 1, Narasiniha Child ar; R. Venkawsalyer; Ramasawmy Cbeliy ; T. Sevakiraiah ; R. Venkoha Row ; T. Wtir; John French ; M. K. Rama- sawmy Aiyer ; &c. Madurantakam [CkixgUpul).--]. Rhenius Pillai ; M. Sanjevi Naidu ; Moothoobauboo Reddy; C. Kutnaiasawmy Mudaliar; D. Kesax-ulj Naidu; See. Malapuram [Malabar).— S. Raniiah ; A. A. Visvar_wh ; K. M. Naraina fflenon ; V’. Faramaswara lyar ; L. Ramunni ; M. Kunnar ; Kalappada Munian. Mananloddy (Ma/alor).—'T R. Richmond ; P. Hethel Sooben Pottur; L. Raraarhandra Iyer ; Vamoolh Numbier ; C. F. Wilkins ; M. Krishna Nair ; J. W. Wooldridge ; &c. Mangalore [Sou/A Caama ).— Manjoyya Kegads ; T. M. Rama Row ; Amirudeen Saib ; W. Amoe ; N. Shtva Rau ; T. Koniappa ; N. Ooondu Row ; K. Natna Cheui ; J. C. Coetho; Hadgec Ayoob Noor; Mapjeri {Malabar).— T. Manavikraman ; T. Narayanan Nair ; Kaianamulpad ; Tena- yancheri Eliad ; K. Sankara Paaikcr ; Ahamad Cumkai ; K. Kunholcnkulli ; N. 1C Cbamu MeaDn. M&nnargudi iTan/bre ). — Sumbasiva Iyer ; Rajappa Iyer; N.Gopalakr.thivamitiaCbeltUir; R. Naiagausawmy Naidu ; Gopala Iyer ; Mabathava Chclliar ; Th;iuv»ug>dalha Iyengar ; Singaravelu Odyar. Maeclipalam :AY//«n&— R. Sewell ; C. A. Bird ; J. V. Subburoyadu ; F. L. Haleman ; G. D. Wybiow ; J. H. Fletcher ; W. G. Peel ; C Nagoji Rau ; A. Subbarayudu ; Nawah Haesan Alikhan ; &c. Mayeveram {Toa/or/).- T. A. AUga Pillai ; Thiruveugadasa.mi Pillai ; T. Duiasami PUlai ; T. G. Sunthaiesa Iyer ; Sivarnma Chettiar ; Sved Abdul Aril : D. Krishna Row. Mdur [Madura).—:. Kristna Row ; B. VcncaUlriManaiengSr ; M. Tirumalai Pillai ; A. Vythlingam Moodelltar ; George Rowland ; Kadaikani Maniogaran ; T. Vcncata- ramaiah ; Gunj&awmy ; &c. Metupollum {Coimbader^.— D. B Gamble ; V. Rungasawmy ; C. S. Rang* ; T. N. Soobrayaloo Naidu; D. Samuel; J. Ephraim; S. V. Raimcbendram ; T. A. Mootoo- giah Pillai ; Sitaramier ; &C. The AiaJrm Presidential AJJrtu. Ml TOW# KO#4TOUES Mallei {South Cantira ).— Paulldh Kalapta Shell! ; Bhadrachary ; D. Hanum Biari ; B. Kamli ; Vode Pujari : P. Rainalcriihnanja ; M. Bhavini Ron. Malta pot {Tanjmy—V.W Lakehmantami Naidu, Bamako! (5, item). T. N. Suha Rumiya Sasiri; T. Ramaiwami Iyengar; S. T. Venka- tajathier ; P. Subramanya lycr; N. Nuraniwu Pillai ; P. Aiyavtcr j P. Rajagopala Qiarriar ; Venkauranu j See. Kandy al ( KnniM/).~-C. VencaUjugca Row ; K. Seshadri Aiyengar j P. Sambayya ; Abdulla Sail ; P. Krnhiuma Chany ; L Subba Row ; Hanuraanta Row ; V. Verxata R ow ; Mammuth Khar* ; Ac. Narsopur {Gedixir/}.- F. R. C. Carr ; C Siewart ; K. Vencatachalara ; C. Pattabttra- majwa ; Y. Naraiioga Raw ; K. Subba Kao ; A. Kri«nayya ; C. Rungiyya i Thomas Hccfis i S. Sam basin Row ; &c. Nauipatam ( Viz 1 gap. 1 t. 1 m. —V. Jsgaonadham ; G. Vijaya Raciaaiuny ; C. Mangaya ; T. Appals varawy# Chetty ; K. Koonnaya. Nazareth {Timn'eii /).— Arthur Margoschis; Xloscs Koilpillai ; J. Canagarayan Chettiar; David Perianayakam Pillai ; P. l’eier Samuel ; Y. V. Jacob ; V. Simoq ; J. Vedomu-.hu ; A. Abraham. Xegapatam (7aBy.tr/).— Charles E Crgbior. ; P. Rutaasabapaihy Pillai ; M. Canapaihy Pillai ; J. Adamson ; V. Chinnarnuicar j V. Srinivasa CUartu ; M. A. Copala Iyer j XL Mulls Chetty. Nellore (AW/orr).— L A. Campbell ; H. M. Ilhatnlulla ; Syed Davood Alikhan ; A. Venkaya ; Joseph Smith ; P. Rama Reddy ; 1>. Downie. North Arcot (North Arcet).— W. H. Giemny ; Rajah of Kaiahauri ; Zemindar of Plm- ganur; Jaghlrdar of Aroee; Shree Mahani ; Rajaraioa Moodelliar ; Slu a Kaji ; Ha/rat Sayyld ; Rdchmudin Khadir ; Ac. Nnndalore (CudJafiah ).— Roddy Yogappah ; C. Aiumthachartu ; A. Knsiaiah ; T. Venkeisawmy Naidu, Omalnr (Sititm).—S. A. Subnunanl Aiyar ; C. Ranaswaml Alyai ; Pacha Miyan Sahib ; Venkauppa Cheltiyar ; A. VcnkatachdU Mudahar ; Aiyawimi Sastri. Ongole (Nei/ort).— W. J. Tale; X. Vcncala Ruagachirlu; V. Ananda Row; John Evcnll Clough; Gurram Pitchayya; Aha.-r.id Hussain Saib; D. Marfcandayya Saadi. Ootasunund (Niigiris).— H. Prendeiga-I ; C E Plunkett ; Jacob Samuel ; Dadabhai I.duljee ; Abdool Rahiman Hajee ; Fakeer Mohamed Sait ; W. E Schmidl ; Cod Mahomed Sait j &c. Pakala (AWA»/).— J. M. Mitchell ; D. Hainan ; V. Subba Slow ; Hochur Pitchaya ; S. Raghav* Reddi ; S. Ramalinga Rcddi ; A. Veeranna ; A. Bhadraya ; A. Covinda Row ; J. Venkata Subbaya ; &c. Pallndan (Coimkaton).— C. Seetha Rami ah ; Mahomed Sibgathulah Chidak; Appa Naikenpa-.-.y Ganga Naiker; Rangisaiuudram KorraxaMmy Goundan ; Muthusiray Goundan ; See. Pal ghat (ifa/aku ),— Sekaii Varna Valia Rajah; C S. Swamir.atha Paltar Kaiakar i Syed Ismail Khan ; V. P. D'Roaario ; O. Ramin ; T. A. Ramakri&hna Iyer. Pnltcanair {North Area/. K. Kruhna Row; E Venkataramub ; Gaetal Lingayya; V. Ramasami ; C. Appasawmy ; Gopila Kridmi^ia. n Tfu Madras Pmid/ntial Address. 7 nvra SIONaTOUES Palni {Madura',. — H. C. Haten ; J. Samir) Filial; C. Runga Row; S Goanniah Sahib; T. Krishna Row ; Krtshnaiawml Naidu ; Ramanathan Chetiy ; Chcthambiram Chetty ; Ac. Pambam {Madura ).— John P. James ; C Raja Remain Pillar ; Patrick B. Gibbons ; J. E. P. Sled ; A. S. Penagapan, Mudelliar ; J. Vcakatroyloo Kayudu. Pan run (Soutk Arcol).— M. Parthavuathy Raju ; M Ramaswaml Iyer; A. Sivakahma Mndeliar; P. Coopaosawmy Odyar ; D. Vcnkat Row; M. Subba Row; Maiil Rama; B. Nagapoa Holla ; Ac. Paraaathi (Sa/rm).— P. Raja Gopalacharyar ; A. Mnkti Cbidambora Mcddliar ; T. Rama Seslti Aiycr; C Maaiekam Muduliyar ; T. Mahomed Kasim Sahib ; Venkata Rama Redciar ; Ac. Paramakudi {Madura J.— V. Cooppaosawmy Iyer ; M. Xagalinpun Pillai ; G. T. Anan- thanarayana Pillai ; V. Xlohanarungum Naidu ; S. XJahomed Hus “an ; Malurmvar Saib ; Ac. Parla Kimidi {Gtnjam ).— Sri Sri S. Gajapnty; W. Taylor; M. Srinivasa Rao; P. Jagannadham. Pararatipore tyiiagafiatow). — E. A. Eiwia; M. Xi&senkooko ; V. A. Naraslmluraj ; K. Namlmha Row ; A Appadu ; S. C White; C. S Morton ; N. Jay* Rao ; K Seshagiri Row ; Narayana Bakshi ; Ac. Pattikonda (.Kurneol).-).-V. Dhondu Row; N. Venkojee Row; T. N\ Govinda Rajulu Naidu ; M. Govindafawny Filial ; P. Varda Chariy ; S. K. Anna PiUai. Pondalar J. W. Mbchin; J. L. Large; H. Punnet; H. Lyon; AW. L Smith ; A. Brown ; C Brown ; A Monte-lro ; W. J. D’Cost* ; J. R. D'Lima ; G. Tower*; A. M. D'Lima. Ba] ahmmdry ((Wror^).- Ahmed UBakhan Amiruddin; B. Gavanauz; R. Harris; Kamanru ; Narayatuia.iwny ; Rungs Charriar ; Scihagiri Row ; Subba Rio ; Sandara Rao ; Venkanstibba Row ; &c. Bamaohendrapar {Cadaver/). — S. Niraaingiier ; B. Ra&ialioguwarappa ; Rijah K Raruchendnrju ; G. P. Watch. Baicnnd {Madura).— P. Rutaatwamy Diver ; P. Slragaaiuswamy Davet ; T. Rijarara Row ; G. Puiditbocey Diver ; Spencer A. Sltatie. Ranipet {Norsk Areal).— C. Balikistna Moodelliar : R. G. Morrison ; V. Rangaaatha Row ; A. Soobrananya Iyer ; A. Ranoogipala Chettiar. Bepalli (AYr/na).— K. Aaandarow j P. V. Hactimanta Row ; K. Nageswara Row ; B. R.unaswamy. Boywhotc {Cuddafi.ik).—1. Srenevasa Row ; A Ramanuja Charry ; C. Subbuoyalu Naidu ; C. Nagt Reddi ; Y. Ranlah Cbeity ; Nagi Reddl ; S. Michael ; C. Moh.- yaddoen Khao. Bales. {Sa/m). — C. Prichard : J. Bertho ; M. Sury*""i.-tliy Pillai ; T. Appajee Row ; P- Venkstaramaiyya ; W. Virasami Ayer ; K. V. Lakshaian Row ; R. C. Narayanasanu Nmdj ; & c Bandar (/W/ar/J.—R Vitthal Row; J. F. Firth; Bala Sahib; K. Abdul Rahim ; Venkata Row ; Bhctna Row. f i nkirnnr koil ( TimntU/.—Q . Mulucda Row; T. Ramiaigsr ; Vcnkttuim Aiyar; & V. Sankaranarayana Aiyar; S. Subramania Pillai; Suriyaturayaca Pills); S. TiruniliiVolundu Pillai ; 3cc. Sattanapallc t.Kttfna ).— Raja Vasiredi Veocata Lakshml Narasimha Xaldu, Bahadur Macao Sultan ; K. Sri Ramulu ; V. Subrj.tna.-y am ; Mahoney Rahamatuila ; C. Buckings vayya. Saty emangalam (Catmtotort).—]. Rimuaroiah ; Kamashi Sastri; Venkitarama Cbctty ; Hanjappa Chetty. Seragonda (Madurai . — T. Venkata ramiah ; Perianna OcdyarTaver; M. Abgirisawrey Naidu ; S. Sankara Iyer. K. Pattabiramiah ; E. Cavary Pillai ; M. Krishna Row, A. Narayan* Chcttl ; Sc c. SiTOgiri {Tinnevell/.—S. V. P. Chinnatambiyar ; Senthajikalai Pandiyan ; A Ganapithy Ayer ; and Sccnavagi Ayar. Shiyali (TWybrsJ.— T. Audir-srayatu Chettv ; R. Chakrapani Row ; K. Seshaiya ; B. A Sundram Pillai ; S. Vadamalal Pillai ; Ramanuja Charri ; R. S. Suod- rappiar. XXII Tfte Afadrai Praidaicud Address, TOVtX SCCXATOKIK5 Sholingnr {North ArteCj.— P. V. Kangachsiiar ; K. Naraslmha Chany; C. Snbbcah Naidu ; N. Vencau Row ; M. Ba^chendra Iyer ; A. Vanda Chany i C. S«).— Rajah V. Venkau Ramarow j Rryah V. Ra-nalriSna Row; Rajah V. I.. Vcnkayyama Row ; Rajah G. V. Subtm Row ; K Venkatarayanim ; K. Ramayya ; M. Sitaramavya ; Sic Tittakudi {Soar* Anal). A. Veniatalcrijhniah ; T. Shimrooogam Piflai ; T. Kumara- »wami Pillai ; T. L Ramasawmy Pillai ; Periarhamby Muddy ; Kaudar M«ra Hosian Rowihcr ; Ac. Tranqnebar ( Tanjnri).—\c l’amprrrian ; A S. Daniel Pillai ; M. Appasawmy Cietty ; A Pakyam Pillai; N. W. Subharaida Naidu; A. S. Ay»M-my; Ranmawmy Naidn ; R. Vajudeva Naidu ; Ac Trichengode [Saieui ).— Poramasiva Coundan ; C. S. Chockalingam Pillai ; C. Ramalioga Iyer ; Y. Sc.hachellaai Iyer ; T. Athmaram Datay ; K. C. Arunacbellara Pillai ; R. Mahalinga Ayer ; Ac Toticorin (TtmewJfy)r-J. a. Sharrock; R. Caldwell ; P. Iyempervroail PilUl ; P. Soobaraya Pillav ; J. B Roche ; a A Phlppi j Ac Udunalpet (CeiWaArrv).— T. Ramaiawmi Iyer; K. Veaciiakrishnier ; Syed Deavan ; Syed Fakurdeen Sahib; V. Mooitea Pifiai ; Ramier; Raioaiaumy Pillai; Rama- sawmy Chetly ; Ac Udayarpftloiynm (Trieii **/*/,).— Zcnrindar ofUdayarpalaiyam ; K. U. Kalakka Tbola Udayar ; Chidatnfcara Redder ; Ac. Udipi {Scutk Canara ).— A Culler worth ; K. Ganapaiya ; K. Kri-hna Row ; G. Gascoyne ; K. Sanrappa ; G. Ritter ; HaH Harum Sher : Mankl Haswn Sahib ; G. Mobedm Sahib ; Puma Acharya ; Ac. Uwliunpalli (\r2 prepared, and offered for Her Majesty’s gracious acceptance. The meeting thereupon unanimously requested the following gentlemen to form themselves into a Sub- Commit tee for the purpose of nuking arrangements for the celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee throughout die Presidency of Madras on New Year's Day, vix, : — The Honourable Mr. Justice Brandt, the Honourable Mr. J. A. liny son. Rajah Sir T. Madhava Row, K.CS.I., the Honourable Mir Humayun Jalu C.I.E , Colonel H. McLeod. R.A., Lieutenant-Colonel VV. M. Scharlieb, M.V.G., Mr. B. H. Chester, M.A, Mr. P. Sn Ramasawmy Mtidelliar C.I.E., Mr. Vijurangam Modeller, Dr. MokScen Sheriff, and Mr. Lawson as Honorary Secretary. This Committee held its nrst meeting on the *8th September, and resolved to address a circular letter to the Collectors and Judges, inviting them to co- operate in concerting measures for the celebration of tltf Jubike in their Districts. This initiative was cordially responded to at Stfem, Ootacatnund, North Arcot, Pennukonda, Cumbum, Mangalore, Kurnool, Trichinopoly, Chittoor, M cream, Trichengodc, NcIIotc, and elsewhere. The Committee uas led, however, to apprehend, from communications which reached it from various quartern, that the is? of January would not be as convenient a day for the celebration in the Mofuwil as it would be in the City of Madras, since numerous public func- tionaries would then be absent from their Districts spending the Christmas vacation elsewhere; and, at its second meeting, it was resolved tltat. before proceeding further with the scheme before the Committee, it was desirable to ascertain the wishes of the Government of India as to the choice of a day for the celebration. A communication was thereupon made to H.E. the Right Honourable Sir M. E. Grant Duff. G.C.S.I., Governor of Madras ubo expressed cordial approval of the Committee’s objects, arxi undertook to make the proposed reference to H.E. the Earl of PufTcrii, G.M.S.I., & c, Viceroy and Governor- General of India. The Madras Government accordingly enquired by telegraph City of MMm ] if tht Prtudauy of Madras. 3 whether it would be in accordance with the wishes of Her Majesty, and the intention of the Government of India, that the celebration should take place on the ist January. The Government of India replied that it knew nothing about the date fixed for the Jubilee, but “ thought it very doubtful that it would be so early as January ist." Shortly afterwards the Municipal Corporations of Calcutta and Bombay resolved that the question of celebrating the Jubilee in those Cities was a proper matter to be taken up by the local authorities. The Committee therefore invited the Municipality of Madras to move in the matter ; and that body agreed to do «n. PROCLAMATION OK THE JUBILEE DAY- A bait the middle of January the following letter was addressed to all Local Governments and Administrations by the Government of India : — " He Euellency thr GovrrnonGmrul In Gcand! having liken into comldfrellon ihc lojnl itoir* of the pro|Jc of India that. In the fiSksh tear of the reign of Hei Majetly ihe Quick Fmprett, their derceioo :o her pereoa anil 'Huaw should le menlfotod ihiouglniui the Empire no * i|*ciatly appoint;! U17 « public rcjaiflrg. and having regard lo the conditions of the whkh arc adverse to the Section ix titt purpose of the annlmmry of Her Majctty’s liirth, or that of Her Acccuicn, is pleased to designs:* Wtftoctday, the ifith of Febuary, for adoption ihrw, c hoot falsa is the day of Her Majesty's Jebdre. The 16th of Feheuary will lie obwrvod as a holiday n all fwWic offices. The officii! ett cs>‘>nial by which the occis>>n will he clUtlngublMy.l will be %€y\nXfiy notified. In oiher respects His Excellency the Governor* G«*«l in Council oonfideatly lwv«i to the discretion of the local Government* ar*l Administrations acn r% in conceit with the people under their charge, nnJ more especially to the deep and miflccted lenity of Her Msjoi/a «uljccte v the mwiurt*, which shall be nndcr aken to cekbrote the day of Jubilee w1:h approprlitc hooowv Hit Excellency in C<*xncil if » wired tbit the executive authorities may on ihl* OCCttkm ttlely yield the initiative to the spontaoeoas ocicn of Monicpil Councils and of the community at larje, ami that the unanimous voice of the Empire will gratefully tender to Her Majesty the Qottn £*tprert a homage vunhy of the noble charity of hei life, and the jcstice LEil benevolence of hre reign/* Shortly after the publication of this letter the President and Members of the Municipal Commission, and about two hundred ocher citizens of Madras, addressed a requisition to the Sheriff, asking him lo convene a Public Meeting to concert measures for the celebration. In pursuance of this requisition the Sheriff convened a Meeting at the Banqueting Hall, which was held on tl>e *4th January, and was very largely attended. His Excellency the Right Honourable Robert Bourke, the new Governor of Madras, having complied with the invitation to take the chair, said "Sir Moilhjri Row, say colleague*, and Gcntlcaen : — 1 1 give* aoe great pleasure to Set so numorom an assembly vO this Mission. I am »juuc cetta-n that there is imt one fatty; in 4 CeUhra/ioH o/ tht JxbUtt of thr Quttn Emfrm [City of Madras. the trait* of all prevent, ini tMl is l hat Modus should show her loyalty to Her MajMy, nnd shoald celebrate the Jub&e cf bet reign in a flitting du»i. (Cheers.) Muirs*. Ihcaifih by so meant the weakliest of the communities a Indii. though ihe osn&M, I r.tn sorry tony, vie ■ith the great wealth of Bombay and Calcutta, yet Madias has alwiy* shown herself In Ihe van in the praaocicn of every object COOMCtBd with edncalioe and clarity, ami wo know that these two objects hue always beta meat dear to lit heut of Her Imperial Majesty. (Hear, hear.) Now, gentlemen, I am quite acre that we have only one object in view, and tin! is. tint In folebmliiig the eve nr, we shill do 10 in a way which will not ccly be pirating and atirficloty to aurtelica, but ibo pinning and creditable to the great body of people in thil Presidency. (Cbraro.) We alu> with lo ibow, not only to Indii. but to foreign nationr, to tbe Colonisr, to ilie Urn tr.1 Kingdom, and to tbe Queen herself, thnt we ire ocling in a manner worthy of this greol coatioo. (Hear, hrar.) Thi* Ii not an occasion when tbe chairman need descant on the great progret* tint haa bee* mode In India l>y the Brito.1i daring the reign of Her Waje-ty. TM. i. oat an occasion for entering upon any d&cu&>an of that Lind, Ixvaute whit we are anxious to show upon thir occasion it, thit ii i» ax only cf '.he public works that base been dc«e dining Her Majesty's reign that we ire w proud, but that we arc prooJ of being ruled by a Sovereign wbo, by her own prrumal t irons, has recormmded herself lo ber subjects. (Lond applause.) And therefore, grtulemrn, it wonhl he ratio inappropriate. I think, oo this ocouion, to s|*i\k of there grvat adiaorrs .n civil mi km which have mirkrd Her Misty's reign, Oertlunen. I observe that in cme of the Rraoiationt 1 .hall haw the honour of patting to you presently, rwltlon Is made of a Ccciatiuee which will be appoints]. I lo,* you wlJ appoint a ihurroghly leteesentative Cod* mince, so that every person wh» has on opinion on the subject of tie celebration of the jubilee will hive on opportunity of diking hit influence felt. (Heir, hen.) 1 trio: that the deliberaliocs of that Committee will b* himosiout, and thnt it wil apply all its rtergiet to extraning fir«n Ihe pockets of its friends is Block money ns possible. I hope tbit its labours, in that diieciwo, will be as diffused an powble If you begin with a pec* Governor. I K*g you will not forget the rich Vakil i and if you do not t|«ue the rich Vakil, yew mint «<* spin Ihe liberal Zesdndor. (Laughter.) I have oo doubt, however, that .ery little persuade* will be necessary ; bat if any is nre-drd, 1 am sere there will tie on shot Committee taoo who, being noted for iheit eloquence, will lie able lo char® out of the pockets of the atm penuricas sae moeey than we anticipate. (Hat hear.) I iball cow call upon your old friend, Scr T. Mndhava How to move ihe hr* rnolulion." (Prolonged appdiuse.) Rajah Sir T. Madhava Row, K.C.S.I., in moving ihe fit si Resolution, Mid : “ I agree with His Eicellexy that it is gratifying to -re w> laige an assembly in tlir. Hull on soch an occasion. Thrd it n circumstance which ivuifoi tu ihe foil appreciation of the impodnwe of ibe present occasion. (Hear, benr.l The Jahilre tube celihtatrd It ihm of a Sovereign Indy, wbo holds the sceptre of a migtily Empire— aa Empire which ri one 'f ibe largest, the mn>l populous, and the most prrospsmws that the world has seen. (Heir, hcor.) It is in Empire thnt enjoys the Westings of pare, order, liberty, and security beyond the dreams of nnlkpilly. Itrilish rale has been the salvalR* or lr.Ha, aad India is the tightest gem in Ihe K-ilWs Crowe. (Hear, heir.) Ev**yboly it iwiro of Ihe lmme»e *preg"e» India hns rtioda during it* last fifty yeirs of Her Mrjfsty's beneficent rale. Hi. E.cellency ha well said th.y ihe present occmcca was not the oca-ion on which to recount the history of thit heneieent re^n. .td I may venture lo siy tbit nny one who undertook In wriie a ldstrey of that reign would lore to fill volants. It is no wonder then thnt we regird our Empceu with feelings of profound loyalty, love, devotion.* nod gratitude foe ihe many benefits of InalcaUU* value that have come lo India durisg her rule. In Ibe whole of Ibe werid's factory , I hoc fcss not been found i niler preclalmleg. as Her Majesty his done, to C»» of M ndrna.] in tit Prtiidtnty , BatcU Sahib, Copal Najar, Gosinda Chetty. Haji Ismail Saje*. Iy»«a Iyer, Jtgga Rao Piliai. KUinwimi Chettiar. Kuppasanu NCdn, Kistu Dess Ba'juucraodra Dan. Sashachellam Chetty. Mahidev. ChcUy, Hap AloraV Sayet. Kusal Dm* Khan Don, Ntxberuraal Chetty, Putney Aaly, PermiMiida Dxs. Attends Dots. BajaraihnaCheitur. Ruoaimga Plltty. Ranucheadra Ro- Snheli, KaigiaV, CliMiy, Snnkara Niir, Sankara Menon, N. Sohrarmniem, Soesroiedram Chettutr, Thulkitli CP*l'y, M Verarachaiah, nr»l WiJJee Laljee Slit. Archdeacoo Browne, Captain II. D. Lore. Messrs. PL U. llatell, the Editor of the Mxitin Hntld, Rev. P. Rajagopaul, Mabamtd Momiarlhaa tor., Iloji Moulvte Zehoon.o.lea Khan Bdr., NttuKrten Khan 1 H-., Naaar AlH.hu ililr., MaluHood Ebodullah Khan B:lr., Anwsnidin Khan Bdr, Abmrd McAidcio Khnn Bdr., AUlu! Ali Khan Bdr., A Mil Ghinl Khan Bdr., Hoo.vua Alikbnn Bdr., Mahomed Mahan Khan Saih Bdr , Sherfwrf Dowlah Bdr , Mira Perore Hccsain Khan Bdr., Haji Patera Saiti Sayed, Hajee Alxluilih Tatcha Saib Sayed. Mesrrs. F. G. K. Brinson, J. Carr, D. Grant, T. W. Lning, A. Cham|«o, J. .Short, P. S. Rainosaarmy MoWliar, P. Ranganahda Msdelliar, J. D'Rcaario, MaricLaa Mwdelly, Manila yarn Slngara Chan?. Mooru^aaa Koadely, Kriihnaramy Naidu, Puglia Moodelly, Arnica- sawmy Moodelly, Beaumont, Vecraeoiti Petty, Ra»S Eraaia Do.., Burnet laid. Gopal Dos*, Dhunnottl, Augurchund, Vullab* Duo, Krana Dos*, ilulamocgandi Doss, Na»ah Naraimrxd Dovlah, RonMonmjah JWr., Mahd Moonmaar Khnn Bdr., Ghuforn Gluyaae Khan Bdr., M.W Mahmood Khan IUr.. Nahiawd I shay SoHli. Atalul Jhaia Khan Mr.. Halu Sudrat Uttm Khan Bdr. , Moltidcen Ahmed Sr.hed Bdr., Haji Chatter Ahmed Sabeb Bdr., V. Mahd Ghonse Sobih, Vellto Ctldtra/im t>J tht 5,000. His Excellency then proposed “ Thor this meeting records its grateful thank* for the munificent donation which the Sheriff ha* l*en kind enough to announce to us on this occasion." Mr. J. H. Garstin, C.SI., Second Member of the Board of Revenue, seoonded this Resolution, which was carried unanimously. Three hearty cheers were then given for Her Majesty the Queen Empress, and the meeting dissolved. The General Committee held its first meeting on the 27th January. His Excellency the Governor presided, and the following Executive Committee was appointed : — The llononabte Mr. C. G. Muter, the Honwnblo Mr. P. P HuKlUos Mr. G. G. Arbotlus*. Rajah Sir T. Mvdhnvo Row, thr HonuuratJ. Mr. J. A. Boyson, ihe Venerable Archdeacon Biowno, |tl>, Mr. V. Raimengvi. C.S.L, Colonel C. J. Craning. Mr. C. A. Liwson. Mr J. W. Ilandley, Colonel T. Weldon, Coloael Carter, Hit Highness the Maharajah of Vtiiuugram. Mr. Hajee Mohmacd AbljlU Bndthi Sahib. Mr. V. Kriahniro Chariot. Mr. C. Yethcrajula Kudu, Mr. P. S. Ramnsawmy MudcUiu, Mr. R. G. On, Mr. C L. Chambers, Mr. J. Mr. Teogarojn ChKIyar, Mr. Rairasowmy Chmyjr, Mr. Mir A*«iruddio Saih, Mr. P. Aaub Gloria, Mr. P. Somoosooodmn Chettyar, Mr. B. II Ch«rr, Dr. Mohide.a Sheriff, Mr. E. CMUhcfl. Mr. S. R. Taiihilk Mr. P. Ron £ atuM. Moddliar, Dr. I). Il.^.a, Mr. P. Vijumnga Mndellior, Mr. W. M. Sdurllal*, the Honourable S. Subramunya Ijur, Mr. Soondrem Smtr/, Mr. J. A. Jon**, Mr. C. Mlehle Smith, sol ibe hev. P. Rojngopaal. His Excellency indicated three objects for which tlie money subscribed might be appropriated, namely, the Local Celebration, a Prcstdcncul Memorial, and the Imperial Institute of lasndon. He announced that the Government of Madras had Oily of Madras! in th* Pmidtncj of Madrai. 7 resolved to subscribe Rs. ro.coo toward* the Imperial Institute, and he expressed the hope that the Government might he able to subscribe to the Presidcncial Memorial that was selected. Mr. Lawson then alluded to tire tentative steps which had been taken in September to cany out the idea of the adoption of one Address for tlsc whole Presidency, and proposed : — “ That the Executive Committee do place itself in communication with Mofnssit Committees, and do act as a Central Committee for an Address of loyal congratulation to Her Majesty from the Presidency of Madras." The Honourable Mr. Justice Muthmawmy Aiyar, C.I.K. seconded the proposition, and it was carried unanimously. The Executive Committee met immediately after the General Committee meeting had dissolved, and unanimously invited the Honourable frit. Hutchins, the junior Member of Council, to accept the office of Chairman, and Mr. Lawson that of Honorary Secretary. It was resolved that the Preutisncul Memorial should take the form of a Technical Institute foe the benefit of the entire Presidency, and fcc called the Victoria Technical Intitule. A Subcommittee, with Mr. G. L Chambers as Honorary Secretary, was appointed to give effect to this resolution. Another Sub committee, with Mr. B. IT. Chester, M.A., as Honorary Secretary, was appointed to arrange for the local celebration. A third Subcommittee, with Mr. Lawton as Honorary Secretary, was appointed to draw up an Address to Her Majesty. On the following day the Chairman addressed a circular letter to the Collectors and Magistrates of tint Districts, inviting their co-opcration. The office is addressed lost no time in communicating with the chief towns in their Districts, and a Urge number of Jubilee Committees in the Mofussil immediately signified their intention of accepting the Central Committee's projiosals, and of making a contribution to one or more of the objects for which that Committee had invited subscriptions. These Mofussil Committees sul*ec|uently communicated reports of their ptocccdogs to the Central Committee. The Technical Institute, the Local Celebration, and the Address Sub Committees liad meanwhile been at work The draft of the Address which was submitted by the last-named Sub-Committee to the Executive Committee was approved, and it was accepted by the General Committee on the «th February. It was then telegraphed to the mote distant Collectors, for communication to local Committees, and despatched by post to the Districts comparatively near to Madras. It was eventually adopted by one hundred and ninety-one Committees in as many towns, as an expression of the loyalty of the thirty-two millions of Her Majesty’s subjects in the Presidency of Madras s CtMratie* of the Jubilti of ihi Queen Ewfmt ICHy of M&dnu. THE OBSERVANCE IN THE CITY OF MADRAS. The kite of the City of Madras was ceied in (he >«it ibjj to Mr. Kranrii Day, Chief of Ihu Ew India Cowfuay'* aeulemrat st Armigano. by the Rijih of Chindrig.ri. Tl* factory which Mr. Uiy founded m mxl« vabjtdinMe to the Chief of [Untie La Jira ; hut ia the jar 1653 it ®>de independent, and nim«d the Presidency of Feet St. Georfe. The Fat wia blockaded hy Datxl Khin. a general ia AtuungMhe'a wee. in IJOJ : nnd igoin in IJ41 by Mihrittos. In 1746 it «M» bombarded rad ciptmed by thr. Frauds tinder L» Boudwtmis Two years ifterwards it -ns re'lored to the British by virtue •£ the Treaty of Aii-tvCbapellc. In 1758 it was besieged by the Frvaeh under Lally. After t»o itumth. the bsleaguered ganiwa was relieved by a British fleet. Ifj«k* All threatened the town in 1769 ind tjfta. The town, with its tribute, now cover* nn Orel of tweasy-wvai wpan mies. It contain. a popul.ihra ef *05,(1411, cerapying *», IW ho.*. Of llirdm there Ur 315,507 i of MobiremeUas. 50.29s ; xa 1 of Chrhflail, 39.631. The Earopenn* number 3,005. and the Kuma&t 12,659. There arc 493 males to 507 female.. The town » the «at of the Government of Madras dining the cco! tenor- It ia the haul quarlen of the Eastern Division of the Madras Amy, and of many military i&l civil Depiitmeacv The High Coast of the Presidency is permuenlly ! - ; «i»l nnmrrces mceeing-hnuscs, mitt ton scbiol rooms, Ac. There tnr 495 educations! imlitnticaw in the town, with »6, JJ« pnpilt Over twenty-tour per cent, of the total population ca.fi read and -rite. The death-rate end the birth-rate average -by;: 40 per nstllc pet annum. The forum has declined considerably since the blesccg of on ibendant supply of good water —ns conferred span the lo-n. Msdras holds tbe third plice in commercial imponince to India, The annul value of its imports «r*d exports amounts to abcut nine millions sterling. The irrimn draw hath* to trade of in open roadstead are being osxrcoaie by the construction of an (r-.io.ol hirtewr, which wdl cost absut one million tsierling w’ben eompleted. Madras Is the rsatrra tsnatinut of thr Madras nnd South Indii Rtil-ny* ; nnd the t runic roids of the Piraolcucy ennvoge upon it, RELIGIOUS SERVICES. St. Georoe's Cathedral.— A t 7 o'clock on the morning of the 16th February, there w»? a Celebration of the Holy Communion, at which portions of the Olficc appointed for the Anniversary of the Queen's Accession were used. At is o'cleick there wm a grand Chorsi Service, when a lar^e congregation assembled. Among those present were His Excellency the Governor and Lady Susan Bourkc, C l. ; Major Genera! A. C Johnson, C.B., commanding the Eastern District, several of the Judges nf the High Court, and numerous representative* of the Civil and city Of Midi-la ] i* tlit Pr.siJe/uy of Afodrai. 9 Military Services, of ilie Mercantile Community, and others. The service com. menced with n Processional Hymn, “ Now thank wc all out God," which was wng with great heartiness by the choir, numbering about thirty voices, and congregation. The Cantide. “0 Lord, our •Governor," took the place cf the Vtnitt ixulltmus Domino, and Psalms xx. xxi. and ci. wetc chanted in place of those for the day of the month. The Lessons were Joshua L i-io, and Romans xiii. Ganctt in F was the Service selected for the Canticles, and the SuBtages and Collects appointed for the 30th of June were used. The Venerable Archdeacon J. P. Browne, B.D., preached from Eccles. x. 17. In the course of his sermon he said “Oa the 8th Jcly 1S37 there was laid to rest la the Royal «»ull of S. Owe- dispel, Windsor, the nati remains of WdHan IV., known toe In hlitofy u ‘England’* Sailor Klnc.' Amt before the great offerer cf the Royal Hoiscbold broke their staves cf oflee. mi the Alr<.., of «hkli these were tbs conducing w-ordii— ‘Let u* hieibly beseech Almighty Ccrf to Ursa anJ pnripvr with lung life, health, anJ honour, aad all worldly happiness. the most high, mat mighty, and must excellent Princess, our Sovereign Lady Victoria, t»v, by the Grace of God, of the Unltol Kingdom of Great Britala and Ireland Queen. Defender of the Frith, aw Screreigu of the a*A noble Order of the Outer. God Save Queen Victoria,* Nearly fifty years hire pused away since then, and the graceful maided of eishtren has drawn close 10 the three score and ten years of the iloys of man t psatod through a long lift, la which Ihe pares! joy mid bitterest sorrow havt had their aily.ted port. ond yee withal the prayer has been amwered, usd we, my (m'thren, assembled in God’s house on this morning of Jubilee ccmmemoroihK. are Iter: to acknow- ledge the goodness and mercy of God s and to raise oar Tt Dtn<* of gratefnl praise, that the fierce light that beats opoa a three* has bran bsiglit with the rays of Dirine favour. which trews '.hat as a ccntrr haa short fotth far and wide. Those ikw ilety It has ban to ultnH apt* the Queen In matters of bro.nrs. have noticed that Her Majewy, ia a person writ nwl is the con dm of affairs. is wont to keep clately to th: pica t at isste, and to speak cf nulling but what is illicitly connected with the matter before her. But whenever there is on excep- tion to this rale it arises freoi Her Majesty's aoxiom dr-ire to tratke some inquiry *)o« the welfue of hrr rabveits, to rsprrts hrr sympathy with this man’s sorrow, or that mnn's bervaramr-* ; to a-k what i- the iautt Utelligencc about this cLauUr, Or that stlfenng. and what cast tie fue to re inly cr uiusge it ; thus showing, urrionsccusiy, that she is indeed the mother cf her pnojde. feeling the deepest interest in all that concerns them, whim irsyect of perm ns, from the highest to the loses!. Oar Queen’s reign must fee all fotuie bi-tcry be the symbol of piegicv, There have nerer hero fifty yean in which progress was w> vast as It his Urea trader her. Come wAat may, the protons whiih has been mad- ia die Iasi half centniy musl he regarded as Ibt hey imt symbol of -halerrr progress tray lw ia store for a ia the fulnre i and the Quesn hertdl 1 * 00c who standi almost atone la the whole Une of English SovKOgas— and sore of I-m lutva hea revered and gnat— foe the utroordinuy peraoml affection whiih haa clustered around her Throne ind Cenett Still more, -he hi. identified herself so much with the «u, moral, and rrifcia* pngre* cf the natlow that aimsu every great morement has hern carrinl forward under the shadow cf Hrr MiaeKy, and she his hereelL occasionally by word, and cucaskmilly by bee presence, C CfMmtiem of the JphiUt «/ the Qtettx Emf>nu [00701 nt.dri.. 10 heir or tint gi gret iiimulm to It. Amt any Imlnu memorials whlrfe will remain flora (h,i Jjbiltr (winmemnneian will Ue memoiiih of uraiveDcra ictWity nod Ueiiingi during tlie reign of ■ Quern ul»m Ilia Oiurcli ul rarlou love* »1 lioH'Xjr* more than any ulbsr Sovereign who hui on- nM. • Not ua:o ui, nol onto us, O Lord, bit unui Thy nnrae j;ivr glory, for Thy tnary and. for Thy UniV’s uie 1 • By TVk King) rrign and Prince* decree juitkr." Gol Save the QttfO." At the conclusion of the sermon the Collect for the Queen, the “ supreme Governor “ of the Church, war read, fallowed by tlie Benediction. The choir and congregation then united in a very impressive tendering of the National Anthetn. The Hallelujah Chorus from t|ie Meat a ft, performed on the organ a; a concluding voluntary, brought the service to a close Roman Catholic Catmudrau- Pontifical High Mast, at which the Mast Rev. she Archbishop Colgan officiated, win hold at 7 .01., in the presence of a very large congregation. The Deacons of Honour were the Rev. Messrs. Tctr.ttre ar.d Walsh, and those at the altar were Rev. Messrs, de Silva and Mitchell, the Very Rev. T. Mayer having the duties of Assistant Priest assigned to him at the Throne and Altar. A Special Mass prepared for the occasion was effectively Sting by the Cathedral choir. At the conclusion ci the Mass the Benediction of the Holy Sacrament was given : and after the Gregorian Te Drum intoned by him and taken up by the choir had concluded, he sang the Vehicles, and brought the rervite to a close with the Special Prayer assigned in the Roman Ritual for Her Majesty. St. Thom* CathedraI (Portuguese Catholic Mission at Mylaporc). — At 7.30 A. u. a Solemn High Man was celebrated in the St. Thomd Cathedral by the Very Rev. J. 11. Gonsalves, assisted by two other priests, at which all the clergy were present. It was fallowed by a Te Drum sang alternately by the clergy anil the choir, and by the Benediction of the Moil Holy Sacrament. At the conclusion of the service the choir sang “God Save the Queen." St. Mary's Cmircii, Four Sr. Georgr.— T he first Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving in this the oldest Protestant Church in India (completed in rfiSo), was held on the evening of the 15th February, at 6 o'clock, and ns numerously attended- Major General A. C. Johnson, C.B., commanding the Eastern District. Colonel Westby, commanding the Bedfordshire Regiment, other officers, and a large number of soldiers, were present. His Excellency the Governor's Band played orchestral accompaniments to the Hymns, the Anthem, and the Chants, the Psalms alone being sung to the organ accompaniment. The Service com- menced with the Processional Hymn, “ Onward, Christian Soldiers," sung by the choir, who marched from the vestry to their seats followed by the band and the City of Madraa.] fu iht Prtiidenty Dtum was sung at the end of the service. Another Service of Thanks- giving was held at 7 o'clock on the morning o( '.he tyth, when special prayers for the Queen “ere used. Tm Kixk. -A Jubilee Service was held at 11 a.m. on the 16th. The service opened with a Jubilee hymn, by die Dean of Wells, and closed with a Jubilee version of the National Anthem by the same author. The T Dram and Psalm t \xix. and xxi. were also sung. The Rev. J. N. Ogilvie delivered an address on the life of the Queen Empress in relation to her home, the British nation, and the Church. There was a large congregation feesent. Tt'CktR's Cbitrcii. — T here ns a Special Jubilee English Service at 7.30 on the 1 6th, conducted by the Kev. J. \V. Foley, M.A. It was followed at S.45 by a Tamil Service, which was conducted by the Rev. Samuel Paul, who preached a short sermon. -Several of the prayers for the aoth of June were used. The tervice ended will: the chanting of the V Dtnm. At 10 am. a Children's Service was held, when all the school children, al*out ago in number, attached to the church, were present with their banners. The service began with an opening hymn. The Litany was sung, and the Rev. S. Paul preached. The service ended w ith the is CM’rativn oj lie Juki! ft o] titt Qutta Emfms [City or Kadra*. singing of the /irn/Jictus. Immediately after the service the children were marched to the church compound with their banners, and tong a tong composed foi the occasion in honour of tire Empress, the Viceroy, the Governor, the Bishop of Madras, the Church Missionary Society, &c After that sweetmeats ire., were distributed. Three hearty cheers were then given by the children. Sr. Francis Xaviir’s Church — A t 7 a.m. the Rev. Father T. Doyle elebrated a Special Mass in honour of the Jubilee, at the conclusion of which a Tt Dtum was sung. The church was well filled. At noon the Eurasian school children attached to the church were treated to a dinner. The native children attending the Native Convent School of the church were also treated to a dinner of cutty and rice, fruits, kc., under the superintendence of the native nuns. The children then gave three cheers for the Queen Empress, and three more for the Governor. Perampore Railway Church. — At 7 a.m. there was a celebration of the Holy Communion with special Collect, Epistle, and Gospel. The service opened by the singing of hymn 165. “ O God, our hdp in ngets past," and after the Prayer for the Church Militant, the Prayer for “Unity' was offered. Hyrun 166, "All people that on earth do dwell,'' was sung at the close of the Communion Service i after which, at 7.45, Matins, as appointed for the 20th day of June, was said, and was followed by a sermon preached by the Chaplain, the Rev. C. N. Baecly, who, taking for fi* text Rom. x.ii. 1 — “ Let every soul bo subject unto the higher powers ; for there is no power but of God ; the powers that he arc ordained of God,"— dwelt on the subject of loyalty, and alluded to the mo't notable events in tire reign of Her Majesty. Baptist Chapel New Town.-- A Jubilee Service was held at to a.m The service was conducted liy Mr. R. E. Mackenzie, one of lire Deacons of the Church, who prcnchcd a sermon appropriate to the occasion. MrtHODisr Episcopal Church.— The South India Conference 01 tire Methodist Episcopal Church recorded the following Resolution:— “ The Sotfh India Coifcresce ol the Methodist Eplreopol Chur* usembled at Madras in February, 1SS7, under the presidency of Bishop Niede, are leodndeil thnt this year is the fiftieth of Her Majesty Victoria’s ret^n, the year of Jehilee. and deem it facumhsnl to plate on record, and to erpress to AIia«hty Got their preonad stow ol (lie e»n». ordinary blcssiwjs enjoyed rv'ee this reigo by the wideif-eiteodel realms amt people; over whom tier Majesty ha* sway. W« fieri Specially cslied up>n to male mention uf the enlarged rpCBiur* of civil anil religious liberty, the political i»t wefts! reforms 1 r& amrlinia- •loo, the diffusion a&d promulgation n( Vm.wle.lce, the multiphtalke. ot educational (iciUties, all terming to further the opportunities ol raiVinc known the Goewl of tire grace cf Gcd to mMkiad. \V« Irava it to oth« 10 dwell upon Ihe mamOoes *>|rd- Lieutenant of Lothian ; while the Members of Council, the Chief Secretary* And a few other office:* of Government appeared in diplomatic uniform. Among the Native Princes present were His Highness the Maharajah of Vixianagram, the Prince of Pudoocottah, the fCumam Rajah of Pitta pur, and the Minor Zemindars of fUmnad. His Excellency and Lady Susan L’ourke ascended the steps* and took the scats of state provided for them. The Honourable Mr. P. Hutchins, Chairman of the Executive Committee, then stepped forward, and said : — M You EXCIUJXCV, — The depotoDon before Your Excrilerey comprises nearly alt the members of the £*o:im*e Jubilee Coum&tew fur thh City, which bM also appointed .1 Central Commutes to ocmccrt tnoiemvi with Our follow subjects in the Province* in r the due celebration of Her Mnjwty’i Juuili*. Prc wta»lnl ; a system of local self-govcrnr-runl h u* been introduced, imlusincs have Ucn uimnlotcd, ark] the tewiras of the o*JDtry largely ikvcfropcsl "During t>w fifty ream of Your Majesty** reign the Presidcncyof Madras has conspicuously enjoyed the hlec^ag c l tranquillity, the result of the whdart and imioitialily which have i*e* eminently characterised Ycur Maje*y*« Gw*rnment. " The even tenonr ur fUMt *•» thta PnMkleaey wt* itfc tu r b w d in 1X77 by a (amine of unprocc- dented severity, whkh evoked from You Mojc.:y's subjects In tire United Kiagtom a response, unparalleled in it* nnimdceace. to the appeal trade fur help in cur great extremity. Your MajoXy'a personal sympathy on that uceisico is no: the least of Your Majesty’s many coins ca oar gmtUude. "In profuonJ thinifulcess ior the able words of Yoar Majesty's PrrclntnaLca that iu our City of Madras. | in Ike rrrsiJuut of Madrar. pcosptiky it Your M amity's streagth, In m content matt Vour Majesty's -icurity, and in cm gnliluda Ycir Majesty's great reward, we earnestly pray lor lb? long continuance of Your Majesty's biMBcont reign, *iul lor ih« welfare ol Your Mie.ty ml eh» Royal Family. ••With minimal* uf ih« great honour that it hat fallen to my lot as Gotemor <*f Fort St George to receive this lemirttibie mid nwnuwabl. Addm. Ii hat ban my *i»H to do H> in miiS n way, and in tnch partitions that ill daur* of the coma mil; can participate in the ctrcminU. In the name of on Gracioa. Fo»«r*fgn. the Queen Eoprew, I beg to think the peopl? of thii Presidency, Eoropton mil native. of every cn>ir and ;:«*!. focthi hearty expnnaiun of loyalty • fieh their AtMicw contain. It Hi. been yntnimnudy agreed to by the people of this Prtsidencr, fiom ihe Chilk* Ltke to thr Co*.! of Malikur. Ilitj worthy portion of thnl if? nut >r-! harmnnii*. clients cl Thanksgiving ntich ths day rotunds Irani lie Khybtr P*» to Cape Comorin. It is in thorough accord with tw~- praym «bich race strati** Ifrs morning have been orfered np from church, tfc&fie. and temple lhro»gl.e nctnowlerigwenls on you part will cement more eiotefy than ?»•' the hrari.of the Rriii.h prop!* to thetr fellow- tab; ecu in India. Your AddnrM allude, to the peaceful triumph. of the |<«t which have marled the leign of Hrr Majesty. Depend upon it the triumphs of the futorc will he no lot ootnpievoot. "Ihe progress of the Victorian Era is not ephemeral. Great « the bene* I* at. which lhal wigs ha. conierred upon Indij. they are r« coly tillable in themselves bal »r» valuable aV. for the wide foundation they have laid lx future prosperity. Education, railmoli. telegraph, sanitation, water- ■ apply are prolific pirirl. and will he produniie of numerous Hctrirtg> yet unbwtv But if our protperlty here is siia to increase, if the ccetdiiioo of ihe tniBxmt -ho arr .tin terj feat is to be ameliorat'd, the loyal people of Mblru know fail “ell that ihii ran only he attained by the maintenance of that Paramount Power who** juit ami vigormn rule m India a the only -tararve* ih? (onplrt have iji jij the rrnmtw of the strife, misery, and oppressive, which th* page of History painfully recce ds. May these whose duty it is to serve the Qneen Enrpr?«> i» India, both is Celebration of the Jubilee of the Queen Emf/fit [oily of In igh as well as raboidinole ofisee, ever remember this jubilee day. Mny «• rwcollect ibe devoted loyalty displays! upon this ikoiWc by onr native Mlnw-ni^cl*, *ml any tfcfc thcmght inspire us all '.o do cur best to promote their welfare. knowing thl In dcvot«C outadvea to that object wo ir« folSIiag the wishes of onr augmt Sovereign. ! Hear, hnat.) It U a great pleasure to me opon thU occasion to acknowledge ihn munificence ef m.uy individual!, not only In Madras, bat tkreagkcal the Frvileeicy — who have .ubteribed lug* sun* bxh to lh> celebration in their differed lw.lii.r>, nnd to various useful objects which they have at brut, and which they wish to nwtoatv with the name of onr Sovereign. 1 think we may well be protrf of enr Prcsjiwvcy, not only hr the munifnvrro of tb*ir giflt, bit alio foe th« taatiaMM Iiy which that rrtniOceace was prompttd. Lar®r -»ra luvo alio been collectt>l. and have Ixctt given in feeding the po« tbit day. We are all tit* trappier for know itg lliul their want* Java iiien supplied : and voile Ibe benevolent have not forgotten the poor, the Qocen on her Throne hai nee been unmindful of the pdaonor and the captive. She has determined to eaercise in a liberal spirit her prerogative of mrny — that attribute • which becomes the throned Heonreh better than his crown. ’ Thu great altntiatc will be ewrosed in this Presidency with no rfas»td hand, and 1 am glad to irdim you that orders hate gone cat to-dny foe ibe relen.e oC mors 1H1* l.Soo pfaaen. (Hear, hear.) It his also been determined to partially trmili lit neutron:. of more than 2.J00 others. (Hear, heir.) Her Majesty liai alio tax fur gotten the p x* debtor a class with which we ill sympathise ; and 1 am happy to lay that all riv-J debcors owing Rs. tec. or less, will be released this day throughout ths I’ residency. lad the decrees under which they are eon fried will be satisfied 001 cd the public funds. Tlieie is another prerogative of the Qscen that has been oaniWd on this O'railofi , and 1 am suic you will all be gild to hear that one of the 6 m names I have to mention is the ramav of that dtitlngabhad Maharajah whose family and property hive been for *■ long a time connected with the Presidency. The Maharajah of Viiiaiugram doc not depaod on his own inriits alcae fee recognition by the Brill.il Government, but he Inheiits loyalty to the Three- through a Icn; line of ancestors, and in ac&ianting that he is appointed a Knght Commander of the Indian Empire. I can say that the honour has been worthily bestowed {Applause.) The neat name I have to mention b that of an old friend to oil who hare livrd in Madras for many yens. I mem Mr. M»!«r. (Hear, hear.) 1 am Hire H give- joa *> mich pfeaStM to hear, us it does me to announce, that Her Majesty ha. hren plusol to confer opto him the Comfungmhlp <1 the Star of India. There is oee ttvxe same I should like to mention, because he is a very olil friend of yours, end a ftiend of ah who have taken put tn the adminisiralion of this Presidency daring rr.vny years. 1 mein the name n( Mr. Chsf.sal Ran Pnntalu, which Hi. now become a ImuieViU worst among you (hrar, luar), a&l from what I Have heard of him t can uy molt truly that three is no more devoted servant of the Crown in this brunt Unt— tcroprun or native. I have not quite exhausted the list. There is one gintiemin known in Madras wbo has subscribed roost ironifirently to its chanties for a long time, and who has ccce forward on this ccetWtnn with hi* usual liberality. He hi* not only fed the !«•». bo has sobsciibed a large wm of money, bach to the Imperial fauiuce »nd to that Todinksl Institute that we hope to recibli.h in Madras. I am happy to be able to announce that in fultre Mr K > 101*1 w my Moddllar vill be known to as ts Sir Rirasawj-y Modrlliar 1 applause:, he having received the title of Knight Dachelor. There are native titles, all of which will t« guarded to* mcdow ; but I need not detoin yon this evening by going through the nomei ; I will coly mention that one gentlcmm has been trade a Rsjib. three have been nude Dewin Bihadutv, thirteen Ran I la tailors. ltd three Khan Bihidors Her Majesty has nluv tfaighf it wefl to inlrretce a system of giving literary title* tn thnw persons who have done good ir-vice to the eau*e of litrretiirw in India. There will I* fair gentlemen In this Rralilcntj to whom will be givin the titlo of Maluimnliopidhyaya., and three others the title of Shams- al-LTema. 1 propose now, well ynur (ennistlon, tint we shall sing that great N itlceal Anthera which conveys to every Driiah subject, no Cltr of M»dr»9.1 in /At I’miJt’ui of AMrai. ■9 milter what hi* creed oc nee may be, in beautiful ociJ eipreatve uardiv iW; •auimunb of tloa Itijwky to the Throne which we ire met htre to crlctcslc." iLoixl ap p si u tcy. The National Anthem was sung by a special choir, under the direction of Mr. St l^gcr, Organist of the St George’s Cathedral, accompanied by the Governor's Band, under Mr. Stradiot. The second verse was sung as a solo by Miss Edith Lawson, Three enthusiastic cheers were then given for Her Majesty the Queen Empress, and three more for His Eiceilency the Governor. At the conclusion of the ceremonial of the presentation of the l'rcsidendal Address, Lady Susan Eoutlce planted a mahogany-tree in the Park of Government House, near the Hall, in the presence of a large assembly. His Excellency the Governor gave a State Banquet at Government House at 7.30 I’M. in honour of the Jubilee. Lady Susau Bounce, C.I., and Lady Eva Quin were present. The guest* included the Honourable the Chief Justice and Lady Collins ; the Most Reverend the Archbishop Colgan; the Honourable Mr. C. G. Master, C.S.I., Senior Member of the Council, and Mrs. Master; the Honourable Mr. P. P. Hutchins. Junior Member of the Council, and Mts. Hutchins ; the Honourable Mr. Justice Kctnan, Q.C., and Miss Kcrnan ; the Honourable Mr. Justice and Mrs. Brandt ; the Honourable Mr. Justice Parker ; the Honourable Mr. R. VV. Barlow, Collector of Sea Customs ; the Honourable Mr. J. A. and Mr*. Boyson ; the Honourable Mr. H. J. Stokes Acting Chief Secretary to Government : Mr. H. S. Thomas. First Member of the Board of Revenue, and Mis* Thomas; Surgeon-General Irvine, Array Medical Department; Surgeon- General G. Bidic, C.I.E., Madras Medical Department, and Mr*. Bidie ; Major- General A C Johnson, C.B., commanding the Eastern District ; Mr. J H. Garttin, C.S.I., Second Member of the Board of Revenue ; Mr. J. Grow, M.A., Acting Third Member of the Board of Revenue, and Mrs. Grose; Mr. F. Price, Acting Revenue Secretary to Government, and Mrs. Price: Colonel A. R. Kenney Herbert, Military Secretary to Government ; Colonel C. J. Smith, R.H, Consulting Engineer and Local Secretary to Government Public Work* Department; the Venerable J. F. Browne, B.D., Archdeacon of Madras, and Mrs. Browne; Colonel C. A. Carter, Controller of Military Accounts, Madras ; Colonel T. K. Guthrie, Inspector-General of Police, Madras and Mr*. Guthrie ; Mr. H. O’C Cardoza, Acring Superintendent Madras Surreys, and Mrs. Cardozo ; Major G. M. J. Moore, President of the Madras Municipal Commission ; Mr. W. A Wiilock, B.A., A ciing Commissioner of Salt and Abkari Revenue, and Mr*. Willock ; Mrs. David Duncan, wife of the Acting Director of Public Initmction (absent on tour); 30 Celebration of (it JubiUi of tit Quito Em fun [city or soum. Mr. C. A. Lawson. Honorary Secretary Madras Central Jubilee Committee, and Mrs. Lawson. THE DECORATIONS AND ILLUMINATIONS. During the day the Mercantile Houses and Government Offices along the North Beach Road exhibited a brave display of bunting. The ships in the harbour were also gaily dressed, the Win/tkot, Mantra, Gan Drummond, and Goa/fara being decked out from stem to stern, the last-named being especially noticeable with her flags in a “rainbow" from her foremost awrung stanchion, over her mast-heads, to her nffml, right aft. The Royal Standard floated from the Master Attendant’s flagstaff ; and the offices of the Mes*ageiies Maritime* and the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company looked especially gay, the former with the tricolour arranged around die balcony, and the latter with the well-known flag of the Company flying from the mast head, and at each yard-arm, surrounded with other flags. The flags of the various Consuls added to the attrac- tiveness of the scene, while the Sailors' Home was appropriately decorated wi;h the Mercantile Marine ensign and Jack surrounded by commercial code flags. The Custom House was adorned with the flag; of all nations j the Union Jack flew a: the head of the Pier; and the titan crane* on the breakwaters were gaily decorated. The Chamber of Commerce ar.d the Madras Mail Office were tastefully decorated with flags, festoons, and rosettes. Shortly after 7 p.m. the beach illuminations commenced, the 1*051 and Telegraph Offices bursting into bold relief with red, blue, green, and white lights burnt on the portico, and at the various windows of the two central and side towers The front of Messrs King and Cft’s premise* was lit up with brilliant white lamps, and the Stamp Office was tastefully illuminated, the building being outlined. The central space between the columns of the verandah displayed a medallion transparency of Her Majesty, with a Malta Cross and a double triangle on either side, each forming a very effective star. The lamps used gave a mellow light that was very pleasant to the eye. An hour later the High Court, Custom House. Harbour Board Office, and Harbour Works buildings were illuminated, the three last named with plain white lights, outlining the buildings. The general effect along the beach was at this time incomplete, the mercantile firms (which hnd been munifi- cent donors to the Jubilee Fund) having decided not to illuminate for prudential reasons connected with fire insurance. There was, however, one exception to this rule. Messrs. Gordon Woodroffe A; Co.’s office was mod tastefully decorated with festoons of Chinese lanterns, pendant from the various pillars of the upper and Ottrof Mbtru.i in Inf ftoaJmty cf Madtot. : i lower verandahs, tbcii nch colours and soil, subdued light giving a most charming effect Several of ihe Dutches’ godowns were also illuminated, and the Government Workhouse at Rojapooram made a brilliant display. Id tbc Harbour the C/an Drummond exhibited light* at her mast-heads and yard-arms ; and the Mon»a was illuminated in the most approved nautical manner, the whole of her masts and yards being dearly defined, while red and green side-light* were displayed at her mast-heads and in her tops. The electric light, brightly shining along her rail, revealed the long outline of her hull to great advantage. The steamer Clan Mathnon wit illuminated from stem to stem with coloured and electric lights. For Dearly an hour rocket*, Bengal lights. Sea, fallowed each ocher in quick mcccssion. Not the least interesting of the various fireworks was the “ Holmes' Patent Water Signals," an improved life-buoy appliance for siring life at sea at night. At 8.30 p.m. a red light burM forth from the titan crane, on the north break- water. It was answered instantly by another at the south, and a third from the wave-breaker near Clive’s battery, whilst others simultaneously burst forth from the whole length of both arms of the Harbour. The eScet was marvellous, and the view from the T end of the Pier was very beautiful A fresh hr cere threw a considerable surf on to the beach, and this, reflecting back a warm roseate hue, was lovely. The ships stood out in el early defined relief, each tope and block being distinct. The Beach Road which, but a moment before, presented dark gaps, cor.tras.ng strongly with the brilliant appearance from the Pie: of the illuminated buildings, leapt into vie* clear and bright ; and from Carlton House at Royapooram on the north, to the Fort on the south, each building was defined in every detail with a delicate pink hue, while '.be illuminated buildings sparkled as though covered with myriads of fire-flies. Suddenly blue lights took the place of red along the arms of the Harbour, and the pink was turned to an appearance as of brilliant moonlight. Each house now stood out like a while marble place, cool and cxlm; then the lights on the illuminated building* grew dim, though still sparkling; and the Telegraph Office, distinct in every detail, rc-assumed it* com- manding prominence. The surf sparkled snow-white ; while the wares, as they rolled in before breaking, reflected the most delicate shades of green. Upon the Mount Road. Mess-s. Simpson and Co. exhibited three transparencies, one, the Royal Coal of Arm., flanked by the Mayo and the Ifalhouue Coats of Arms, with the names "Mayo" and “ Dalhouse * beneath. Messrs. Franck and Co.'s buildings and gateway* were illuminated with white and coloured lanterns. Messrs. Nicholas and Co exhibited a fine transparency, which occupied the whole Celehvtim /«/ the Jubilee tf tie Quern Rmfmt [city of Madr>.. : : frontage of their premises ; in the centre was a full-length portrait of Her Majesty, with the motto “ V’rvat Regina " in large characters ; and underneath the transparency was a row of light*. Messrs. T. Owen and Co illuminated their premises with lamps and Chinese lanterns. The arrangements for the illumination of Messrs. P. On and Sons’ artistic building by gas made on the premises were very elaborate, hut the gas disappointed expectations. Messrs. Moses and Co., Syed Cassim and Co., and Syed £sack illuminated their premises with lamps. Messrs. W. Hawes and Co. displayed monograms of the Queen Empress, wish the Prince of Wales’ plumes above, in transparencies. The Oriental Bakery was illuminated wills lamps and Chinese lanterns. Thu Mootlii Mahal, the residence of the Kumar a Rajah ot Pinapur, were illuminated with lamps ; and blue lights were burnt at intervals on the roof. Messrs. Duff and Co. illuminated with lamps, and decorated with foliage, the motto, “God bless our Empress." Messrs. C Poaoosawmy Moodelly and Co.’s premises were well illuminated. Mr. Ebtaliim Adamally used tumbler lights of various coloutr, besides Chinese lanterns. The East India Art Manufacturing Co. showed an arch of lights. Mr. Framjre 1'citonjee llharagara had lamps distributed over his premises, and the front of the building showed the wonts "Inform Empress we are happy." The Guardian Press had a portrait of the Queen, and lights The proprietot distributed copies of the JnbJce version of the National Anthem, printed in gold. Mes'rs. Misqnith and Co exhibited two transparencies, with the Royal Coat of Anns, and a Crown. The Hindu Press and Andhrafrakeuika Office, on the Mount Road, was brilliantly illuminated with lanterns, and blue lights were burnt at intervals. Messrs. C. Appacooty PilUy and Co. illuminated with lamps, and had a mono. “God blest the Empress of India." Messrs. Rodgers and Co. had a transparency of the British Lion, foliage decorations, and a airing or lights. Messrs. Vest and Co. had a transparency of the Royal Arms, and the motto, “ God b!c« our Queen ; Long may she reign.” Messrs. Deschamps ar.d Co.'s illuminations were very effective v.itli lamps and Chinese lanterns. The building was decorated with French and English flags, and Roman candles were burnt at intervals. The building occupied by Mr. G. D’Ar.gelis was excellently illuminated, and showed a transparency of the Royal Coot of Arms, with the motto, '* Seeluti < faze a te Grande Regina! ” At each gateway of Messrs. Spencer and Co.’s premises wav erected a castel- lated arch, with two towers to each, surmounted with six bannerets, and a string of flags across, with the Union Jack in the centre. At the apc« was a large star with a portrait of the Queen Empress, and cadi angle cf the arch was furnished with a Britannia shield. Each archway liad a motto in large white letters on a red ground, City of Mndrhs- ) in tkt PrtiidiHiy of Aladra r. one being " May Her Glory never wane," and the oilier “She reign* in cur hearts" A crim-on and gold curtain, or valance, ran (lie whole length of the building, with flags and bannerets at every point. Surmounting the whole there, were planted two Urge flags with the name of the firm in the centre. The verandah of the upper (loot was hung with a curtain of red, white, and blue. Colouied lamps were profusely used for illuminating purposes, and in addition lamps were placed an the margins of the two large mottoes on the arches. On the second parapet of the main building was a large feitoon of lamps. On the portico were two son-lights ot great brilliancy, and three others in the gables of the adjacent store. In the compound there were erected two large beacons, and on the summits of these 'nurtures blue lights were burnt at intervals. At the top of the building was the motto Long live Victoria the Good." Messrs. Waller and Co. illuminated their premises with lamps, and displayed the mono •• God bless the Empress of India." Messrs Eirrie and Co. had lights, and the words “The Royal Jabi.'ee, i US?— God bless our Empress," painted on their windows. The Madias Stable Co.’s gateway was decorated with foliage and flags. Mr. Chendra Khan Lallah illuminated his hou« with lamps of various descriptions. Means. Higginbotham and Co.’i illuminations were very effective. As the premises stand away from the road, only the gateway and bindery portions wete illuminated, for which purpose white and coloured lamps wctc liberally employed Across the gateway in large letters were the words “ Royal Jubilee Year." Over this was a transparency of the Royal Coct of Arm*, and underneath was a transparency of the name of the 6 mi. To the right, and s little below, was a portrait of the Queen Empress, and to the left that of the I'rincc of Males. There were also two large flags over the gateway. Messrs. W. E. Smith and Co. exhibited a transparency of the Royal Coat of Arms with the motto “God bless our Queen Empress.'’ White and coloured lamps were used for illuminating j«tpo«cs, and the premises wete decorated with Hags. Messrs. Norton and Co- exhibited an oil-painting of Her Majesty. The premises were illuminated with lamps, and decorated with flags. Mr. C- Chamberlain had light*, and the motto “ The Queen Empress : Constitution and State for ever.’’ On live top of the Eastern Castlet Messrs. Addison and Co. had placed a large Hag of the Waterbary Watch Company, formed of a combination of the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripe*. The frontage of the building was illuminated with small lamps, and there was a tiring of lights along the boundary wall Mr. Hughes exhibited two transparencies, one a liken evs of the Queen, and the other a likeness of the Maharajah of Vixianagratr- Coloured lamps wete artistically used in the illumination of this building. Ctlibralicn of tht Jubilee of tin Quern Empress 'cit, of MaUr... Messrs. Runganathum and Co., and Garni!, Camille and Co., conjointly illuminated their premises with a very p telly effect. A Urge number o( lamps were used, and numerous flags, including the Royal Standard, were planted on the top of the building. The pillars were draped wish flags. In the verandah was an oil painting of the Royal Coat of Arms, at the left upper comer was the Star of India, ant! at the right the Royal monogram. On the shield were the words, “ Queen Empress of India ; ” and above, “ Mar peace and happiness surround her in life.' Groups of foliage plants were arranged with Chinese lanterns. Messrs. Rungce Laid and Ca, Moothea Pillay and Co, Ostheidier and Co, and Archer and Co. decorated their buildings with flag* and illuminated them with lamps. The gateway of Nawab Mira lloossiin's residence was very prettily illuminated with devices picked out with lights, and on the compound wall Chinese lanterns were placed at intervals. Plants were also placed on the walls contiguous to the gates. The Begum's residence opposite was also illuminated. The Ameer Mahal Palace, the residence of the Prince of Arcot, ami the Shadee Mahal, on the Triplicane High Read, the former residence of His Highness’s ancestors, and now occupied by His Highness’s nephew, Ghulam Mohummed Gbouse Khan Bahadur, were beautifully illuminated. The entrance of the Agti-Horucultural Gardens had a transparency with the words “ Vivat Regina I " The gateways of some of the private residences in Tcynampet were also illuminated. Many places of business and private residences on the I’conamallee Road were decorated and illuminated. Ar each of the two gates of the Survey Office, opposite the Kirk, was erected a handsome triumph *1 arch, at the top of which was placed a crown of white lights. The house of Sir P. S. Uamasawmy Mudclliar, C.I.E, wss decorated with flags and bunting, and some thousands of lamps were used in the illumination of it The boundary walls were covered with small lamps, and the compound looked bright with Chinese lanterns suspended from the branches of trees or placed on the ground. Mr. V. Ramirngar, C.S.L, alio illuminated his house in a very tasteful manner. Looking towards the town from the summit of Government House Bridge the view was charming. The road was defined on each side by strings of lamps, and in the distance were to be seen several brilliant beacons, and the illuminations of the Central Station, and the Madras Medical College. The Chemical Examiner to the Government had ihe letters “V I.’ - and a Star of India worked tn gas jets placed or the top of the Medical College building on the south face. The roads round the Fort and Esplanades were lit with 6tnall lamps on bamboo poles at intervals, and all the approaches to the Island were illuminated. Turning into City of Mtdnii ' ik Ihr IrrtiJeacy «f Madras. Esplanade Row a bright avenue was entered, with strings of lanterns on each side. The illumination of the fine Grecian frontage of Pacheappnh’s Hall wav seen to grot advantage. Meurs. West and Co. had their premises well illuminated with many btajw ; a triumphal arch was erected at the gateway, on which was exhibited a transparency, which showed a portrait of the Queen, and the letters “V.I.“ Messrs. Fisher and Co. showed the words "God bless our Emptcss" in a transparency. Mr. Mocartoom had a transFnrcncy showing the words ‘‘God bless cur Queen Empress." Some of the shops in the Broadway were also illuminated. The Madras Times Office had an attractive transparency of the Royal Coat of Anns. Several of the native residents in town had their house* lit op, and numerous religious processions passed through the streets at night, in honour of the Jubilee. The Government made a grant for the illumination of each of the Railway termini in this Presidency, but in consequence of there being very little time for preparations, the Madras Railway authorities decided upon deioting all their attention to illuminating the Central Station. A ball of light, four feet nine inches in diameter, was placed above the top of the centre tower of the station, with a crown of yellow lights at its base. The centre tower was outlined in white lights, and all the architectural details of the building were picked out in colour®! lights- The green lights at the base of the building gave way higher up to red lights, which were surmounted by white lights. Besides the illuminations, the building was decorated with over 500 flags. Large flags were placed on the summit of the central tower, and on the tops of the side turrets, and to each pillar along the upstair verandah flags were fastened. On the eastern portion of the Island, within the fireworks arena, a magnificent arch, about 40 feet in height, and bearing many lamps erf all colours, had been er«ied This was lighted up at 8 r.M. The arch was surmounted by a richly- jewelled crown, below which was the word “Jubilee and immediately underneath this was the inscription. “God bless the Em pees*" The letters “V.L"and the dates “ 183;— 18S7," were shown on each side. THE FIREWORKS The eastern corner of the Island was reserved as the site for fireworks. The immense maidan afforded accommodation for the purling of over a thousand carnages in such a way that the occupants obtained a good view of everything that took place. More than 50, coo people found standing room in front of the carriages. The South Beach and Marine Villa Roads were also covered Celebration ef the Jubilee of the Queen Empress [ci«j of M»dra». j6 with spectators. His Excellency the Governor with hi* guests viewed the scene from the roof of Government House. The Island is reached by three bridges one near Government House, another near St. Mary's Cemetery, and the third opposite the Wallajah Gate of Fort St. George. Each of these bridges was brilliantly illuminated by beacons towering to a great height. The summit of each was encircled by hundreds of lamps, and long lines of light ran from top to bottom. To add to the effect, blue, red, and green lights were burnt con- tinuously from dusk to midnight, on the tops d the beacons, and on high pole* placed in conspicuous places The Mount Road, from the Wallajah Gate Bridge to the Mount Road Bridge, was liocd on each side with piles 30 feet high. These were surmounted by the flags of all nation*; and festoons of lamps extended from pest to post, mi that the whole roadway was flooded with light. The other roads on the Island were marked off by lamps at short intervals, which not only served as gaides to the crowds of spectators, but also added considerably to the general effect A novel feature in the evening’s illuminations was rhe lighting up of the Cooum riser by a fleet of catamaran*, whose ow ners burnt lights of various colours while paddling round the Island. The countless lamps that bordered the river were reflected in the water. Although the hour for the commencement of the pyrotechnic display wns fixed fot 9 F.M., a very large crowd assembled at sn early hour in the evening, and in order to keep their attention occupied several large fire balloons were sent up at 8 o'clock. At 8.45 r.M„ an Imperial salute of 101 detonating shell* was fired Shells were firu exploded, followed by a feu de /ole of crackers ; then 34 more shells, and a second feu de foie; and thirdly, the remaining 33 shells, followed by a third feu de joit. The display of fireworks now took place. The set pieces were divided into sixteen sections, and the firing of each division was simultaneous with the discharge of maroons. When the set pieces were concluded, there was a grand sinullaneous hurst of maroons immediately succeeded by the discharge of a large number of Roman candles. The word* " Good night " were then suddenly displayed in letters of fire from the top of an arch, and the crowd gradually dispersed. Citr* Mtdr&a.l in the Presidency of Mairau 27 CONCLUDING PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE. The concluding meeting of the General Committee was held on the afternoon of the sjrd March, tS$ 7, in the Banqueting Hall, Madras and was largely attended His Excellency the Right Honourable R. Rourkc, the Chairman of the Committee, presided. The proceedings were marked throughout with great enthusiasm. They commenced by the Honourable Mr. Hutchins, Chairman of the Executive Com- mittee, requesting the Honorary Secretary to read the Report of that Committee. Mr. Lawson then read the following Report >— *EPO*T or 7KB IXfCtrnVB COMMITTEE, ,# To His Lxcklltkct mi Chairman, and Tin Mt-vorr.s or the Madras Csxisu JoniLKC Covmittil- T he doty of receiving axk! publishing nura’.Uei of the cfiebct’.ico of Her Most Gracious Majesty’s Jubilee in the provinces cf the Presidency of Madras hiring new beer. talbLed, it devolves apco the Executive Committee to Mbmic a Report of the manner in whick it has obeyed the inttnuaions it rec ««v*d co the ajth of January from the General Committer, to * place itself in o>mmin5:«'rc be invited for the tapeml ToftiMte of LondcA, aa wall ns for live expwni* of the loral otlebfalioc in Madras On the fellow n* day, the 3$ l» January, n eireuUt fcflrr was adtlmtil by (he Chairman, on liihalf of the Committee, to the O-ikvtu*. of Districts, soliciting them to make It known to Dfclricl Jtbilre Comml:re*i that the objects sihich the Excessive Committee det.T ed to prorate Included local rejoicings ; an Address of CongrsauYatlon to Her Majesty from the whole Presidency ; the provision of 0 suitable receptacle for that Address; tbe ccmp-ltticn of n Narrative of the celebration of the Jubilee for Her Majrey's ioformuico ; the Victoria Technical IraMirote ; snd the Imperial iMtkutr. The Diuriet Committer were at tb* omr time iarited to oaostouiiiaxle u* tbe Executive Cotitriltoe AttOOTitt of their preceding* for publication previous to their bdxg (diced on record in the McokhwjI Volume. '• The fraures cf the ceieteatxc at the Presidency town sais: be so well known to members of tbe General Committee that there ran be no nratsion to make more than a jxiwing alluvion to them. The appropriations that were cade for special pup^e f by tubteribert to the Jirxilec Fund afforded the Executive Committor n guide to the wish** oS the public as to expenditure of an ephemeral ch« meter, and jmtfifted tbe rrai oft able ootby that was lncmr*L The demands on the resources at tbe Committee's disposal were diminished by tbe liberality with which many firm and private iodxrehals illuminated Mr premivw ; ond tht chargu foe echool tnsiti and for fodlag and ckdlung the pare was rfitccvet by the oi*rlfc*J!lon cA the Government, and the liberality of Ramaiaamy Muddliai, Mr. Cunnlah Cfcctry, and other gerukstea. Thus it was that 5 . $20 *:hool eluliren were entertainoi. ar*3 sj.oo poor p«ple were fed in this city co tic Day of Celebration. A pyrotechnic display uLr.ably condoled the proceedings which owed their suocez in 1 very greet measure to the 28 Celebration of the Jubilee of the Queen Emfrttt [city of Kidraa. indefatigable eneTgy wfckb was Hi* played by Mr. B. H. Chatter, the Honorary Secretary, in carrying ou: the withes of the Local Celebration Snb-Ccmduef. "The response of District Committees to the overt arte of the Execute Committee wos gratifying in the extreme. Tile inlervil that elapsed between th« receipt cf the drcilxr Utter and the date fixed tor :be celebration was very brief, but the Districts tied with oat another la the e&ergy of their preparation*, and the cordiality of their co opexaUon with the Madras Ccwxmittee. The CoDcctwi of District* gave their hearty sipport to the lecil efforts that were mode to honour th« cccarioa ; bit, in conform ity tlth the wishes of the Government. they scrupulously ibatnineri from the exorcise of an official influence that might detract ftos* the spontaneity of th« proceeding 44 The iredci uf acknowledging Divizc blessirgt. uvi of showing homage to the Sovereign, that are tlae-bonoarnl la I&io, were followed :n most of the coe hundred end seventy-six towns 1 w h*ch hftvs bren placed In communication with the Executive Committee. House; and streets were decorated ; aalites were fired ; public prayers tod thanksgiving were offered :a places of worafeip ; die pox were fed and clothed ; children were frosted ; mnss meetings were held; processions were formed ; xuu** of honour were shown to Her Majesty's pxlrait, or to her Standard ; odes were competed, ord recited ; ted the festivities concluded with iUunnwiont arvd firework*. In every inttxncr, so fir as the Executive Committee b nwure, all classes of the community wnired traditional tiitfneneci, led associated is the most friendly manner in contributing to the success of the day. " It b not possible to arrive ot even an approximate idea of the nunber of people who tcc 4 | sort In the cclebcttico throighors the Presidency. Some towns have coromunicoted rough estimates of the crowds that were attracted by kocnl proc«d:ng% ; bat qcjte in mnny hire omitted to do so, and hive confined themselves to very general statements* It ir, however, abindaotly evident that unonully large numbers wm collected, alike in small w in great town*, and tV-at the aggregate must hare been enonnow. Vet from nil quarters Ml 1*»D received tl» aewrance that the proceeding* were conducted in the mc*t orderly, as well a* in the i*M entiasUttlC manner, at*1 not an accident oorarred to mar the happiness of the celebration. "The acceptance by one hundred ltd twrc:y*cine T Distrkt, or local Comauttreu. of the Address of Congrarulatvco which the Executive Committee proposed for adoption, has conferred vpCCl thU Prettdeaey the unique distortion of harieg united it in expression of grateful homage to Her Majesty. In now submitting that doroment fee ratification by the General Committee, the Executive Coafittot tray be permitted to si y thic is is proud of briag Men initramental in conoertirg so remarkable a tesiitnony to the loyalty ind hirmcay thu prevailed among the thirty-two millions of Her MajcKy’s subjects in Souther Indio. "The District Committee* hive no: been content with contributing towards the carrying oat of the Presidential memcrial* mvntionsd in the programme of the Krecotrie Committee, but hire, in 1 lorge number of cases resolved to iroure 1 pennaxutt local memorial of Her Majesty e reign and Jubilee. The< kdl teemceial* incfcde thaleen Cbuttrinii. or Chouluie* ; niae bmps ; eight wells ; eight reading kook ; six town hulls ; six scholarships ; fire bospiua, or dapenaaric* ; five tanka ; four technical institutions j three libraries ; three mweniw ; three water pirxlils ; two mulct* ; two sch»l prires ; two tnKets ; two feusttrm ; a playground ; a tope ; a temple ; 1 Jubilee House ; a Victoria Lodge ; 1 portrait of Her Majesty ; an Agricultural College ; 1 provident fund ; a deck towet ; land for a pore-house ; e ganien j a flight of rteps ; 1 temple door ; the diversion of a ririw to biir\j water to a town ; the improvement or the water supply of anciher town j a memorril 1 The number aacaeted eventually to 205. * The number Increased :o 191 In the three weeks that followed the presentation of this Report. citrorHkdru.' ii- lh> Pttsiitaty tj Madras. JO irte ; a tennis nun ; a Badmiatra ccort ; i gone ; Ac. ; anil tit icMoli, one club, and one public tall have been ic-nnir.ed In honour ol Ho Najaty. Kit Higlrnm the Miharajih of Trirannirr has tuhier-Do: Ri $0,000 ix a memorial at Trovandam which ha* yet to be tclecled, and hat tern a gererout contributor to the Mad rat lattice Fond. Hu Highness Ihe Maharajah of Viaiinagraa made a [aiDtcly donation lo (bn M«bw bd< 1 (be Imperial Imitate. ; and, ia farther celeteat: co of :h« occasion, d.votcd a larga mm toward! Ihe maintenance U temples, the ruppett of pecc famiiia, and the erabdlishmcnt nr fc«xh temples and mesqses oa hil ealalc, ‘e.idet romittir* nearly rc'ir lahht of ancon U revenue die by hie rjoet. Wkh similar mnnificence Hit Highr.e** the Rajah of Venhuagbeny ha* enolribitei Rt. 10.000 to the Committee fund, lobe divided pyaajy between Ihe iwo leatiiutei, "The cordial co-openiiee of District Ceoimilteei nt to largely eonducire to ihe succesa of the crietealion, lhal the Executive Coamitlee desires to rooted It* gttlcfnl >cloow).dgier.ts of ihe auinance it ho- received from Ibe Chairmen, Hcoonry Secrxarin, ami other Member! of these ttmalllni, att well at it* ■turn appredaticc of ihe support that Ihe demooslraliun met with free* Ihe public nt Urge. The kt*™ioige that on m> oeroorabfe an osoaicn the Pres-dency of Madras acc|ultted itoelf in a minuet worthy of ita reputation for loyalty, will, tho Fjerative Cosmlltec Italians, be a tonroe of tmneml satisfaction. " I* a mich pleasure that [he Eaeauite Cotomiuee anuoitncet, both lhal the Pretldency ol Mad rat it now ia a position lo make a iuhatantlal coaUiibxtioo to the Institution ia the Mctropolit of the British Empire which ho* commended ttntlf 10 Her Majoty a* a peculiarly appropriate tnemwitl o( hr- reign, and that Ihe ootunenre of Her Ma«ty» Jahllee ha. bellowed upon the Presidency the nurfetu of a fund ia supplying a groat want ia the daotlcrul system of Ihe oruetry. The ComaOee ectetiira the confident expeatlloa that the eehxtion at a PrnideDciiJ Jubilee Memorial of tbeaehrma for o TecLciol laaltotc will be peculiarly agreeable to the General Committee, lie Isveloptatrc of tho tapcattM nntlmtaklng «at delegated by the Eieoniv; Committee to a Snb-Commitlee, which hat recently been gmstlj enlarged, and Ibe acceptance of ihe office of Hccceary Secretary of that Committee by Mr. 0. L. Chamber! it a guarantee thn no point ar experience will be spared in speedily make the Victoria Institute on accomplished success. " The Pmidenciol Coiket, which hat been designed by Mr. R. V. Chisholm. late Architect to Ihe Gorenmenl of Madia, will be cxcori.il !iy Metara. P. On and Sant of Marina. Every e«ait U being made to complete II hv the 151b May, In view to it* brixg lendertd for Her Majesty's gracious acceptance by the aitt June, the dale on which the Jubilee wilt be celebrated in the United Kingdom. "The Memorial Volume win he vaey hamUomaly primed arid toned b, Maain Macmillan a»d Co., of London, ami will be e-.clo.ei in a silver ard sandal wood box of much srti'ric beauty, now- being made by Mr. Framjee Penonjce In Madcu. It will commence with a copy of the Pretideacal Arid re.' j than will Kmc the Barrui.aa ol local erfehealtoas ; and the book will condudc with an Appendix, cotealning a retreapaa of prpgma .a ihe Preridrncy of Madras during Her Majesty’s reigv, and ether matters of true re* to the student of the hltiory of Madras. It will be lUuitrated by photograph*. A facsimile copy of Ibis Imperial quarto Volume ~BI be presented to ■he Secretary of Slate for ladU, to H.E. (he Viceroy of India, arul to H E. the Governor of Mad rot ; and other copiea, withoot photographs, will be prewnfed lo each of the Jubilee Committees in ihe Mofuisii that has orortributed not less Ibin Ri. SO lo Ihe fen Jr of Ihe CeMrrJ CoimnlUee. A! many gentlemen who hare taken an intciril in the reienl celebration of ihe JabQee may lie giad to pccoet! a recced of ihe eveof, it is prepowi lo hatrua Mrs-.—- Macmillan and Co. lo publish the same matter a* will appear in the large volume in an octavo niifee, faederwety 30 Celebration of the Jubilee <•/ the Queen Empress (ctirof Madrua. priced. Any peofit arising hem the sale of this edition <»ll be given to the Victoria; Technical Ir.tfttute, Maim ‘‘IT* ratnirijxiooe that hare bran marie to tha Kind or which the EeKutlvf Committee hot hail chaiB* aiDCwat to tho vay hunihoiiw »im rt K.. 1.48,023. to wttilft additfcas ue likely to be made. Tbe Appropriation to t he Imperial I mutate liii leer, Ri. 62.428 ; to the Victoria Technical Institute Re. 56.824 I and to the Victoria People's Hall Pi 1,005. The expenditme on the local celebration w>< R« 11,579, aid Pi 3,000 are hold In ruarve to be applied <0 rajdclng* on the »t!a Jane. Th« coll at the A .Mr..., Cnkrt, ami Memorial Volume I. raiimled at Hi. 8, CO! Tin ctfee charge far stationerf and ttampa la Rs 328. and iot clatcal -iilttar.ee Ri <0. The J-her.P i bill for advertisements, the uic of chain, stationery, and pouige ii Ri 265. The Mail Frrvs has declined to make a charge for printing. A halaorc rent aim of Ri. 4 , 551 . the appropriation of which wCI be duly notified." The Honourable Mr. HuratiKS then said : "You* ExcetU'CV AND GeMLlMBS,— ‘ There ii ccte point which ootid not be leached upon in tha Kepxt which wa- oxnpiled, and had to he read by the Honorary Secretary, hot which I, a. Chairman, find U a pleating oldigatioo to bring pnwrinrotiy before this Committee. Erery one who read; hrs jVii/ and who dors e/x ? — can hear iiulnnmy to the prrti.tca’ energy and ability with which Mr. Lawsco ha-, during the put two meat lit tabooed to u lain oar eiv.huiiaitn, -ml to promote unity ami omptnilon tbrtaghom the Presidency ia rtftrence to the Jabilee. tlient, hear.) No one cm know. ai 1 do, how mush w« am it. I»bt*d to him. The Velum? ii entirely hi* own idea, anil hi* own prifcetnance, and I truit it any prove a gratifying nicer-., a> I am wire hr deserves it ehottld be t Pieces* in every respect ftpplatae). frcoi within twenty-four horn. of the fu»t tmxting or the (itnKul Cc.mr.itti* when he enabled me to tend roiod circikn to oil pul. it the Presidency, down to the peeve at Boiwa of lb ratling the R.pcrt, I have feued hi* assistance invuluble. I!e in grudged neiihcr ha time no* hi. talent. ; neither the colamti* of hit paper, ter the rewarcc* of hit eiublitcraieot i bat hnt la-rub: J them all freely co rive gieat ctiyop. ue have hail in view. {Cheer*.) He ceriai-ly destwe*. and I nm lire be *111 receive, year very cordial thanks, and biearty ipprobairca." (Aiyiiura.' Mr. H. S. Thomas proposed, and Mr. P. Ruiuttvut Ctttrrv Rai IIahaDUR seconded, that a hearty vote of thanks be given to live Executive Committee fo» their labour*, accompanied by congratulations on their success The proposition was put 10 the meeting hy 1 1 is Excellency, nnd carried amid applause. Mr. Adah proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be given to Mr. Hutchins, for his personal efforts as Chairman of the Executive Committee in carrying our the various portions «f the Jubilee demonstration. Mr. Runcanadha Mudeluak Rai Bahadur seconded the proposition, which was put to the meeting, and carried with acclamation. Mr. H WHINS moved, “That the cordial thanks of the General Committee be given to Mr. Lawson for his great and valuable services” Tbc proposition was seconded by Colonel Guthrie, and carried with much enthusiasm, The compliment was acknowledged by Mr. Lswaon. City of Midru] in tki FmiittU) of Madras. 3 In compliance with the proposition of Mr. Adam, seconded by Mr. Aranda CharLV, it was unanimously resolved to invite the following gentlemen to form themselves into a Committee for the celebration, on tbc 20 th June, of the conclusion of the fiftieth year of Hex Majesty's reign, via.: — Uenttnant-Cofcacl C. M. J. Moore: Sir P. S. Ramasawtoy MudclUar, C.I.E. : J. Adorn ; E. Norton : R. G. Orr; \V. V. SchorSeb : B. H. Chester : P. Somci.nit.-um Chetty : C. Teihcragooioo Naldu Rat Bahadur: P. Anan'in Chari* ; C. V. Sundran Sastri ; M. Verstaghuro Chamnr ; M. Ahbcve Naldn, Si. (.Vktuju ,Mfy r-UrJ, Messrs P. Runguh Nridu; P. Thesgoroya Chatty: H«j«e Mahomed Ismael Seif, Ccwa-jee Edolgro Pond) : C. V. Cunnlah Chetty ; and 0. Mahntov. Ch«ly Sir P. S. Rajiasawmy Mudeluar proposed that the Report of the Executive Committee be adopted. The Honourable S. Sgbmamakya Aiyar having seconded this proposition, it was pn: to the meeting by His Excellency, and carried sum. ten. His ExCBLitotCV then 'aid ‘'Gr.vrirMt.',— Tee Executive Committee have crowned their week upon thi. ncaiion l.y bringing to the notice of If* General Cccroittee >11 they lave doee. If yon look both et the proceedira* we *1 mu in thia Hall, t do rot mink that anyl-dy cun help feeling lout the proceedings have been must remarkable, and that they -til make a tossklmiUe mark in the fctttcey of Modus. The Report which we hs »o>; ioi Schools, ionic for IlcMpitxk, «nw for Dispensaries. iooic fccTcAnicnl ImtilvdoaN wm for School Ptin-i some I a Fountains, wane for Agiicnllsral Colleges tome for Tempi* IVura, wme fee the direnwu of water lo I -mat, mine lor tho improvement of Ihe water supply of lonais «r>d tome for ihc remming of School! urn! pshllc If an j of three great men whose prelralu adorn thii HiD, aid o ho live) tome «i»ty, array, or n fcurdred yron ig\ were lo hear that lh« oxanurlij of Mult* had Joined in on« body for the purpose of pronoiaig object! like three »>' linvc jail listened la they would Imagine that the Millennium tad arrived, and certainly Ital the oralry they knew in their time wa» very dilrerent to whit wc now Sw] around n I do r«< think any gttaler bntnnce of the pogitw mule by the country ro«H tare been exhibited by the natlre* thw the promotion of those object- by which the people of Mntlrm have celebrated this JssMIne. They may be aid lo be Muaratlve of all the f!c« cue thanks and acknowledgment* lo Mr. Hit (hint nnd Mr. Lawsun, and to ihe maniSter.1 dnnets who fed the pxc in this eliy on the diy of Ihr celebration. We have also done what «se can to expra, nur ihanks to ihcee muniheant gentlemen who hare fed the poor throughout the Presidency. It is prcorec-d lo send reur AddrcK aol Book homr. I am -wry that 1 cannot presem then myself in peiK*. There if, ho.cvu, a genUram who ii gong home, to! who would take ihc Address with troth approptinreness to ihe So.ri'.ry Of Stair. 1 refer lo Mr. line the Ilcoreary Secretary, and T am sore if we request him u this meeting lo Like the Addrts* borne, a m i if he undertakes lo present it lo Ihe Secretary of Sutc. wc shill all be very pleased. (Cfaecra) Some time ngo I was asked lo inderlaie lo present it myself, and if you will alfow mr lo ilelryji’.c Ital dity, 1 shall be mosi happy lo delegate it lo Mr. Lawson, and X feel certain that it will he rrerired by tr» Sr ere lory of State w.*.h great satisfaction. The Ailch-eii wo.U have much greater importance attached to it by being rent by n special oessecgci than If lx were meanly lo he transmitted by me. Under ifcoro ttccBmilar.ee* I take th: litcity of asking Mr. Lawton lo under- take the duty. (Heir, bear.) X on sure we shah all he glad lo see him on his return here again, and if he likes lo take the opparunpy of telling us what to* happened with re«(«t lo the Address WC shall lie very grateful to bum. I hope that wtat he will do for in will t* a happy lerminslion of ihc good work which he nnd his collector. Mr. Hutchins, are o^aged ia. I hope also lhat whit lia* 1-kon plsev with respect to ihe Jubilee will be a good example to thox who may lake part in (■bile ■ (Taira In future, not only to the governing, but also to the governed. The experience whfoh wc have gained upoe this ooa-ko wil! teach us all. that if we codeavoar to carry the ptopls ef this Presidency with & we shall always And them loyal and devoted to the ifcverciga and the Crown." (Great applause.) Mr. Somasundrak Chctu proposed a vote of thanks to His Excellency the Governor for his conduct in the chair, for the courtesy he had shown during the celebration of the Jubilee, and for the kindness he had evinced since his arrival in Madras to all classes of the peo|de. (Applause.) The Honourable Mr. SvbraMANYa At var seconded the proposition, which was carried with applause. H‘i Excellency the Cfcaiman having acknowledged the vote in cordial terms, the meeting terminated with thtcc cheers for Her Majesty. Clly»fW»dTM.l in tht Pttiid/’K f f/ Madras. 3 »" THE CONCLUSION OF THE CELEBRATION. Monday, the aoth June, the fiftieth anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty, was observed as a general holiday throughout the Presidency ; and there were great rejoicings in the City of Madras, which were realouily directed by Colonel G. M. T. Mcore the Chairman. Mr. B. H. Chester and Rai Bahadur P. Annnda Cliarlu the Honorary Secretaries, and the other members of the special Celebration Committee. The Royal Standard W3S kept flying ar the Fort flagstaff from sunrise to sunset, and an Imperial salute was fired at 6 o'clock in the morning by the Royal Artillery from die saluting battery. The tow n assumed a gala appearance from an early hour, and the weather was propitious. The decorations on the Mount Road were effective. Messrs. Spencer and Co. had their premises surmounted by Urge flags, banners, bannerets, and lines of streamers. Messrs. Ruoganadam and Ca's premises, and several small shops on the Mount Road, were decorated, some of them displaying mottots expressive of loyalty to the British Crown, as "God bless the Empress," “Cod save the Queen," “Long may she reign,’’ “Viva* Regina," and the like. Messrs. Roberts and Co., Messrs. Ponnoosawtny and Co., and Messrs, Huff and Co, had floral arches erected in front of their buildings, on the faces of which were inscribed various mottoes. Messrs. Hawes and Co., and the Guardian Pras exhibited transparencies, which, when illuminated at night, looked remarkably well. In front of the premises of Messrs. P. Orr and Sons, and Messrs. Move* and Co. there was a pretty arrangement of 11 Union Jacks." Venetian masts, from the tops of which streamers floated, lined the roadway ar short intervals from the Government House bridge to the Round Tannah. In the U'allajah Road, the Hindu Office and National Pteis, the Mttilim Prtst Office, and the Mohammedan Library were decorated. On approaching Black Town, from the Mount Road side, the premises of Messrs. \V. J. Kales and Co. were seen to be decorated with about two hundred large flags and a number of small banners. In the Broadway, Messrs. Calls and Co. the Madras Tints Office, the Volunteer Guards’ Club, Messrs. T. AroonachdU Pillai and Co, and several other houses were decorated with bunting, and had mottoes placed over the entrances. The Steamer Offices on the Beach were decorated, as also were the Custom House and Master Attendant’s Office. The vessels in the Harbour were dressed with flag*, and the Royal Standard was hoisted at the Master Attendant's Office all day. On Esplanade Row, the premises of Messrs. Fischer and Co. and other firms were decorated. E j>A Cdrbration of the Jubiltt of litt Quart Erupnss (CiiyofMxinu. The poor of the city were fed in large numbers at thtee centres by Sir Savalay Rarnajuwmy Mudelliar, C.I.E., on behalf of Rajah G. N. Gaiapau Rao, of Vixagapalam. About 4,00c poor men, women, and children, assembled in Manickim Moodelly’s garden at Tondiarpeet, anil cooked food and sweetmeats were distributed among them. About 4,500 people were fed at PereamattOO, in Chengalroya Naick's Orphanage. The Mohammedan poor of the city were also fed at the expense of the Rajah. Over 4,000 people assembled in the compound of the Great Mosque at Triplicanc, and each of them received a measure of pilau. Owing to the season being the Ramaaan the Mohammedans had to fasr from sunrise to sunset, except in cases of absolute necessity. The Mohammedan poor therefore assembled at 3 o'clock in rhe afternoon, and food was distributed among them. The food was not esten on the spot, but each person, after receiving his dole, retired, to partake of it after sunset. It was close upon 7 o'clock before the distribution of food was over. The Rajah also made arrange- ments to have prayers for Her Majesty offered in all the temples of the city, and the devotees were fed, and presented with new cloths and small suras of money. The Jubilee Committee made grants for treats to various schools and to several charitable institutions in Madras, such a« the l'riend-in-Ne«d Society’s home, the Monegar Choultry, the Famine Orphanage, the Civil Orphan Asylum, &ic. A J ubDee Service was held at St George’s Cathedral at 1 1 o’clock in the forenoon, His Excellency lord Connemara and Staff being present The service opened with the processional hymn, 379, “ Now thank we all our God," and the form of prayer appointed foe the 30th June was read. The prO|«r Cantide was sung instead of tbc V>*iu, and the proper Psalms were «., xxL, and ci. ; Te Drum and Jutilatc, I’orter in D. The Anthem selected was "The Lord is my strength" (Xovello}. Immediately before the Benediction the National Anthem was rung. At the conclusion of the service the Jubilee Hymn by Dr. I’himptre, Dean of Wells, was sung. The Rcvds. Alexander Jones, B. Gibson, and J. Brittain officiated, and Mr W. D. St. Legcr presided at the organ. At St. Matthias’ Church, Vqxtry, there was full choral celebration at 7 o’clock in the morning, followed by a solemn T Drum. The Res'. W. H. Hobart officiated. Special Sen-ices were also held in the other churches. In the Roman Catholic Cathedrals in Armenian Street and at Mylaporc, High Mass was sung, followed by the Te Drum, after which lire Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was given. The Very Rev. Father Mayer officiated in Armenian Street, while at St Thomd, tit* Bishop of Mylapore conducted tire service. City of Madras.) in the Pmiitney 0} Madras. 3« UXVEILIXO OF THE Qt'EES'S STATUE. In February the Sheriff had mrimated that Rajah Gajapiti Rao had promised to present the City of Madras with a bronze Statue of Her Majesty, as a Jubilee gift. The statue— « replica of ore at Windsor Cattle— was executed in London by Mr. Boehm, with permitsion of Her Majetty, under the rapemrion of Hia Grace the Duke of Buckingham and Chan dot, former Governor of Madras. Her Majetty is represented as seated on a high-backed Clair of State, wearing a small crown on her head, and bearing a sceptre in her right hard. The static is pUred in the centre of a small plot of ground opposite the south entrance of the Senate House, and to thenotthof the road between the Senate House and the Reveuue Board Office. At the foot of the statue, on a basement of granite, with polished panels (erected under the direction of Honorary Assistant Engineer H. Stephens), is this inscription: — Vktccio, Qtcen Empress India. Thu «u?ue ■» erect*! in tocu of Hct loyalty, respect* ntrf ixJinfr*iiuft of Her M man) virtue* by « faithful iub>c t, kijih Coday Nomen Gijijotec Pao of Sree Gcdiy Fac2y Vingapautn, Aod pretested to the City cf Madras in memory ion nf H or \U\m\y'* Jnbilse. Unveiled by The RSfcV.t Hoo’bk the Lxd ConTHmarx. Connor of Fcrl St. Gtor^f, Jvmt jo, r8Sy. The ground in front of the statue was covered with a carpet and red cloth, and the Chepauk compound was gaily decorated. An arch wax erected ft the west gate of the Chepauk grounds and another stood close to the small bridge that spans the Buckingham Canal in front of the Revenue Board Office. This latter arch bore the inscription u Ix>ng Irve our F.mpres.%" on its west face, with a painting of the Royal Ccat of Anns above it, and the inscription “ Victoria., the Light of India," on its cast face. Venetian niasta, from the tops of which large flags floated in the breeze, lined the roadway on both sides from the west gate of Chepauk, up to the Beach Read ; and the South Beach Road from the non bridge to the Presidency College looked very attractive. Strings of lamps were placed along each side of these roads. Opposite the Cricket Pavilion there wax a grand display of bunting. The Revenue Board Offices were also prettily decorated A Saracenic arch was erected at the gate lending from Government House into Chcpauk, and over the top CtMntfion of the Jubilee. ef the Queen Rmfrest [Citrof M.dr.« lid of this arch ran the inscription "The People thank their Governor." Two arches, built after the fashion of the old rock-cut Hindu temples, were placed on the roadway in front of the statue, on either aide. The inscriptions on these arches were God bless the Empress of India," and “ 1-ong live oar beloved Sovereign." A guard of honour, consisting of ion rank and file of the Madias Volunteer Guards under command of Major Sherman, with band and colours, paraded in review order opposite the statue. By 5 f . m . several thousands of people were present. The terraces and verandahs of the Revenue Board and Public Works Offices wctc crowded. While the people were wailing the arrival of the Governor, pamphlets giving a short sketch of the life of Her Majesty were distributed. Messrs Galas tTy Brothers distributed over a.oco copies of the Queen's photograph among the crowd, while the Hindu newspaper circulated an “ Extra " containing a poem in Her Majesty's honour. His Excellency the Governor, armmpinied by Mr. J. D. Rees, Private Secretary, Major Stewart Mack curie, Military Secretary, Viscount Marsham ar.d Captain Wingfield, A.D.C.s, and escotted by the Body Guard undtr lieutenant Kerrich, arrived at the Government House gate leading to Chepauk at 5.15 p . m ., and was met there by a band of native musicians, and a large number of |*o pie A procession then formed and marched towards the place where the statue was erected, the musicians preceding His Excellency's carriage. His Excellency was met at the west arch by Colonel Moore, the Chairman, and the members of the special Celebration Committee. The Guard of Honour presented arms, and the band played. Hia Excellency having taken his seat on a gilt chair placed at the foot of the statue, Sir Ssriliy Ramatawmy Mudelliar addressed His Excellency as follows : — "My Loan.— In the .ib*m*:e of R*i>\ Gnjnpiti Ri", the duty of nddirsaing your Lord-hip co this occaiiun havdoolred upon ire. While I ctmiiilet it * rery great kofuui rn Ik allowed the privilic* of Uk in? rich an im|.:rianl put in lhi« CToning’i ceremony, I regret, sod I have to doubt that nil l*»w prewr.l hvt" aim wgrtt. ihit circmmlances over which he had no osatrol aliotld have pvvoMod that gentleman trio. bedim pre-ent on «ch an asapklcui ixcosot ot the celchrarlunof the JnbiVu ri Her Mott Graciou- Majcily the Queen F.mjcrwof India. My Loid, the nunc «f Rajah Go da/ NaraiaiM Gajopali Ran it very familiar to Ilia iviidteci of M adrift, both Ean>,»-«n ami Natire. He "it a member of the Legitlntive Council ot Ifch Pieixleocy foe reveal yens. ami look an active pin in all the peblic mo<.nenl« connocled with U. Anilirg h.rnidf of such a ears opportunity nt the Jubilee of nnr belo>ed Sovereign, the JUjth bat oodertaken. at hit nun mi, to get out from England this Stiiloe of Her Imperial MajeWy. through the kindness o! lilt Grace the Duke of Ikxktaghua and Chanda*, arxl with Use kind pemev-Ke of Her Mojeity, ml 10 preent the same to that City of Madras. The Rajah coohl nol hare selected a meet a|f«Of.lal« object a* ■ tithule from a fnithfnl ami koal mhject to undoubtedly die moil beloved of all mcnanhs to the face of tlic raith, 0= whole dominion the inn ne*n l "V'® 13 “"7 *•»? liti.-ml h-or.cd and liberal-minded grallr-Kn of tnda. and among* them the donee of this munificent gift »ul ever hold in honcurabln [dare. And in choking you, Sr. as ho rejucscntaiivr lo-dny, be his done well in octcciir^ one co whom Madras is already unlebtr.1 icr many g(M fWB gift*. M&dra* h» ever heed prc-omir.ent a la loyalty and devotion to Her Mo«i Gticiooi Majesty, «r/.l her image and iht Memory cf hageod week* ,.re already grtien on all cor heart. ; yet are we none the >.« grateful to have this fasting trcnrarial in oar midtt— a m-mceiel which wiS he handed down tonnbcm ueoBittais, and he an ilxdlng testimony of the sympathetic liberality of Rajah Gcday Nanyara Gnjapstt Kao. It U need lea lor tx to dilate rpon the opera- tion* connected with thjsmtllisrauy. I a.*, certain I am eoly giving nproaon to the thought of all hearts uheo I siy that In none of Met Majesty-', world-wide dcuvltifloc la. she trore loyal onl dewitol lubjcm thin in this City ami Presidency of Madras. 1/ag may »ho he .pined to rule ever the nh«o ihc has bound to Iteerelf by the strong feeds of undying affection. It nou only irina'm. fc. us. So, to accey* at yw, hand, this statue, nnd to teg you to convey the grateful thank* of the titirrm of Madras, Sx his generam and la .-si ntirome gift, to Rajah Goday Narayaaa Gajnpati Kao.” His Excellency replied: — •“ 1 ctn assoreyou that It hs-. xfltadnl mo t»* mxt extreme gratification to eeme down from lire Mill, to unveil (Ills Statue, and to take par. in thcanclficial and spxuarrecus far.lvities»h«h the good people cf Madras have thought fit to peepare in conmraaamtxo of the ocesplc-.ior. of the fifths I jeer of Her Majesty’* reign. It is a time cf ycu at which the Cncris of low are taking their hflitlay, and when merchants and piufitsVmil men are away, alien many niiirc geatlemea Sol it to* hot to remain at Madras, anil when the fiavi-intornt of the country cm be lucre effectively eimilur.s-d in a mol elifinte. It ii line (a re nut suijoiung tint we mbs nany faaailiar facer (hat are generally preset t on puUle nceuious, ami i twill tint H.F- the Viceroy eiercUol a wiie diwretion ia Using the date of the official Jubilee at a time when the greatest Timber of prt*on*, offscinl and UBflficiaJ. cstld attend the celebeatico. Thai ceWiratio*. «c :ru oil glad to rs-inrcihet, la this PresidcKT. vis condntted with hrillaw success, and in a measure whith did groat credit to the FrcideniT, and made us al! proud to he oiDiertcd ulth Mulras. From a tcltgram la the papers I observe tint the Trim- of Wales fait eipeissnl blmislf mudi gratified with tie imciraf ihnwn by the Presldenry In the In penal Institute ; and year rvsjieettsd tounsiran, Mr. C A. Isiw-m, h*i been vray c mildly received by the Secretary of Sutc, and I underatand that the Address and Ibe Casket which youi Ctkbratwn of tho Juuiitt of tht Qu&n Emfrtii (ct«yoiM»aicing. No more opfeojnato ceremony could lia.v tom chosen to farm the central event af tills rcmurkahlc masioo. Onr official Jnhilee prochil.-ncl to the woihl by one unanimous Addie* that mlllforu of people y>incd with the roil of India in excreting theli loyalty to the throne, nnd this statue of Her Majesty will le a hiring symbol of the respect aid affection enter- la'oed for the perse® of the Sovereign by the people of Madras, and of their oitniratioa of those great qualities and virtoes which have adorned her life. At the official JiViee we were reminded of the great progress thr nalioo bad made daring the last fifty ye ire We dwelt on the great farts that oar knowledge and onr power hid expanded ; oit lattrater* had l«t*n beoughl within ihe math of the poor and humble ; our commerce bail iaorensed ettormotply, and our romna of ttnstnwilcstlion extioied beyond the imagination of the la*l generation, while the limits of the limpirc hid vastly n adsewd, and w» thanked Almighty God far the Meetingi which had attended the reign. But to day we arc brought ficc to lace with Hie vety imtge of our Sovncign ; and by the generosity of an eminent ftifow -satyect, and lie genlu. of adMiicabtd artist, are viral ly tsmindod of the personality of tint Q.'eeo who reigns ia love over the hearts ol her reuntlni subjects. She la no stranger to her pfsiple, for ro Sowteign ever laid bare foe the bcoell: of her children the detail, of her poiiate life tn the way the Qxco has dome. We know from he* private Journal, art only what she la In Ccssncll. it times Utx«. Ax a work of art, 1 believe t: nay be mid :o p met-, great merit. It is the work of a etan of genius, Mr. Boehm, who hu the (epaCatiuo of tttiagoiic of tho eminent arthta Is :be Eoplre, ami I think the generous IXe*x nay be congratulated upon tho rare that hu been taken In the excutioo of his wishes. His Grace the Duke of Baekcghim, who ccn-inues to tile the greats it itvrreit in everything connected with this Presidency, Km been most anxioes that It should arrive safety, and receive a worthy site. Tie will be roost glad, 1 am sue. to trad tie eeauat of this ceremony. I hope the inblic will feci plrasol with the locality relectoi For myself, 1 tlilnk tho front deoli lightly with it, id that it wilj be rand for nod protected, not only as a work of art. but a* the Wattle of her who, from the dsy she assumed the crown, determined to be goed.” The 9jn of Sir Sivalay Raraasjwtny Mudelliar now presented Hi* Excellency’ with a bouquet of flowers in a handsome silver holder. Colonel Mcoce read I be following congratulatory telegram to Her Majesty, which had been adopted by the Madm and Mofussil Committees, and despatched to England : — *' We, yernr MalcsiyV lojil aabjret" in Ifcn i’n-— lenrj of Madras, Imrnhly desire to offer unr congiataUticc* to voir Majesty on the firiluli university o 1 your Maeity's Aneutiii to the throoc cf this Empire. Thit jenr Majesty ir.iy be Mewed with 1 Mg hfe ti the Seattle* priyer of you Mijeety's loyal, affectionate, *oi devoted ■.ubjicls." Colonel Moore then taid : — "Vova Kxcnuxxcv, LaMES, »xo Cavrr wtex,— ' inure jk remnim w>* duty for me to l\>u have made to Ikcwiilicsof the Committee for the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of Hei Moit Grieloui Majesty's accnora to the threme. in laving the cool and p4*nsiDt be>jVl« incur which Her G rackms Majesty has been pleased to bestow upon yew, and to capias the hope Uut yoi and L(dy Connemara may tons be ajoird tn enjoy ’.luxe wtG-tncriol hooves. In the mine of ’.he Cooimi.’iew and of the (goplc of Madras, I thank Vom Excellency f at performing this CTtemcny." Hi* Excellency thanked Colonel Moore for the cordial term* in which that gentleman had spoken of himself and Lady Connemara, and said that he sincerely hoped that the honour that Her Gracious Majesty had been pleased to bestow upon him would give Lady Connemara and himself more power and influence for doing good It would be his utmost endeavour, as long as he was Governor, to show 3 ** Cdtkratlon of thr futile* of the Queen Empress (ciiyof K«dt«« that ho was noi altogether unworthy of holding the place which Her Majesty had been kind enough to confer upon him. After the ceremony was over, Urge crowds of people collected round the statue and remained there till darkness set in. The roadway was then lighted by strings of lamps on either side. The illuminations on the Mount Road were very good. The roadway from the Ronnd Tnnnah to the Government House bridge and the Napier Park gate was lit with strings of little lamps, on both sides of the road. The Maharajah of Vkiinag/ain's Fountain at the Round Taonah was brilliantly illuminated with a large number of variously coloured lamps. The roads from Government House bridge to the Fort, round by the west as far as the Broadway to the north, and the Central Station bridge to the west, were made bright with small lamps placed on poles fixed in the ground. The Chepsuk grounds and the South Beach Road were also lit up. A few places of business on the Mount Rond and Wallajah Road were Alumina ted. In Black Town Messrs. Ealcs and Co.’s premises were the centre of attraction. Over 2,000 bmps were used in illuminating the building, and the artistic arrangement of the ted, white, and green lamps (the Austrian colours), produced a grand effect. Several other places of business in town were illuminated, ns also were numerous private residences. The native inhabitant of Black Town generally had their premises lighted as during the Karthigai festival. In Mylaporc, the St. Thomd Cathedral, the Roman Catholic Bishop's residence, the Seminaty buildings, and numerous other buildings were illuminated. The proceedings of the day concluded with a musical entertainment at the Banqueting Hall, which was honoured by the presence of His Excellency the Governor, and was attended by about 500 person 1 in th Praxd/ney of Madras iS THE CELEBRATION' IN THE PROVINCES OF MADRAS. ADlRAMPATNAM (TANJORE). The population of Adirampstsnm, "The City of the great hwo Rem*.' aili It* fcomlcu. ii 9 . 3 S 5 . " r "hoti about tev-n-eightlu are Molnomolar* ami Ue rntalfvdfs Hindi*. Thtie ote *!*o a ft* Niti.o Chmtiant. Tl« mh»l>ilant> ore largely engeted in tea fiiherit!. Tre only £oru(«uti In the town *i* the OSca* a! the Salt Department. An eitentive nit m«r«h la the vicinity preeliKr* s»li of mpniir quality. The (own [-u™ a Loral Union Baird (recently foimnl.X the Chairman of which la ihe Satorimccden; of See Cuitoma. Rioe in very ojaiidemllr n() <d the Mluhm Middle School. Brridra there there ace two Girl.' School*, the M irate ami the Local Food, and two Km.lt t ••item Pritnt.17 SchoolN Coceo-nm. Uriel But, paddy and other graini, fraio, &c„ are (spotted tai^cly. Ceora-nu oil ii produced here. Various elodu are mairifrctured. faktlrr CtmmiUn.— Memrt. KOXKOXIM VumcaTa Xaiasasa Pemu-, Cierfw.ru, G. JAOANADA Raid PDKrALD ; IVANKt VejiKATAAAMAYVA ; Peal VlSSATVA ; IrVAOAKI lUVIA- BHADtVDtr ; Kaba tcoAVYA; Kamoukla lUlAYA Naiiso ; Boo: Temayva; and fifteen others. On the morning of the t6th February rice and money were distributed to 150 poor people, and cloths were presented to 60 lame and blind persons, in a Pandal which had been erected in front o: the temple in the Agrahtram. The Pandal was beautifully decorated. The chief residents of the town met there at about 1 p.k., when there was a tuuteh, and a distribution of fan safari At 5 P.tt. prayers were offered in all die temples for Her Majesty’s health, prosperity, and long life. At ; pm. there was a torchlight procession of the gods, and as it ]*o«eded fireworks were let off :.t inteivals. O'er 5,ccc people from Amalapunun anti the adjoining villages took part in the precession. These were two nautcb partira at night The whole town, and all the villages in the taluk were illuminated as on tlie Deepavali festival. The procession returned to the Pandal at 1 ».«., when there was another nautch party, followed by a distribution of fan safari. A grand display of fire- works followed, and the festivities wound up at 4 ,vm. At about 3 p.h. on the 17th the people again met at the Pandal. A nautch was held, fan safari was distributed, ar.d the proceedings closed at 6 p.m with hearty cheers for Her Majesty. The permanent Memorial of the event is to take the form of a “Chuttram.” The Presidential Address was adopted. ANANTAPt k {TOWN). Aruuitapnr, or cire atrarat-ly Han* Aiar'aparattt, »»• OfigtraBj ratted Anuttraagmm. It «m bull A.n. 1 J64 by Chik kappa "Jdeyar, Oe«»n to the Rajah of Vljijnnagar. to whom the rite granted in cooo.Vraikn of tnillur rervkei, and in 060-0 frarily it realised til Ilyder All Coll«t<* ->* rfaored lo Gooty. Is iSS* the DiMiKt fi BelUiy wu divided MIO I'M', and Anmupur beoune the Head Quarters c f a District of that nine. Il lira 63 mBra (o the sooth-flMt of Bri’auy, «ad coouins I.IJ3 houses, with i popiUtion of *,907. namely Hindi- 3,4*. Mohunmedift* 1 , 407 , mi ta ‘Chiiiliinn Reus (ho Hmd Quntera of the IHXri a it Engineer's O ire, asd a Traveller*' Bungalow. There ii also n Distrirt Board. • T-luh Baud, and Municipal CouBCiL There in a large np«n -pore in the heart of the town tailed Robertson Square, with a bcmtiful ManUpam in its cratra. Rice, enttoa £oo!i, gran, and vqjeio&ra form the chief nrticlra of oemaeree. JntUu Ommitt*.— Me***. R TarnuruAi Cmxn, Clain*a* ; F. A. KicHOUOff ; T. K. Thomson . CttMts JaCOson : S. Kandava Pillac i S. Vbdoji Row ; A. Dcscacheua MtIDlLLIAR s B. HANUMAXTHa ROW; and thirty-four Othart. A large I'andal had been erected on the sate of the proposed “Victoria Jubilee Park," which is to be the local permanent memorial of the happy event, A programme of tlie festivities had been circulated by the Committee, both in English and the vernacular of the district. The inhabitant! of the town and district were invited to take part in the festivities, ami they were requested to observe the 16th February as a local festival, and to plant a tree, or a number of trees, to be called the “Queen’s Tree,” or the 11 Queen'i Tope," respectively, in commemoration of Her Majesty's Jubilee. The streets were decorated, and arches covered with evergreens were erected in many places. At 7 »» a deputation of the Committee waited on Mrs. Nicholson, tlie wife of the Collector, atvJ requested her to lay the foundation stone of the proposed Park. She consented, ai»d was conducted in procession from her bungalow to the entrance into the town, near the bridge on the Bellary road, where the party was m« by a band of native musicians, and about a, 000 people. Oppoiite the Collector's Office a large Pan dal bad been erected. Here tbc pcocession halted, and the Presidential Address 10 Her Majesty was read, and adopted. It was then handed to Mr. F. A. Nicholson, the Collector and Magistrate, as Hct Majesty’s chief representative of tbc district. The Police presented arms and fired a fra de foie, and the people gave three enthusiastic cheers fo* Her Majesty. The National Anthem— of which many copies had been distributed — was then sung by the boys of the Schools. Tbc procession continued its march, and arrived at the Pandal at the site of the proposed Park at 8.15 am. The ceremony of laying tlie foundation stone of the Park was performed at 9.15 a m. by Mrs. Nicholson, after which she planted the first tree, amid loud chcciing. The children of the Girls’ School sang a Telugu song, and some Pundits recited Canarese and Tamil verses, which they had composed in honour of the occasion. The Head Master of the Municipal High School gave a beief account of tlie many An)*n|0.| in tit Pmidemy i‘f Mudim. 37 blessings that bad been vouchsafed lo India dunng Her Majesty's reign, after which there was a distribution of fan ivfari, dowers, and rose-waier. At ro *.m. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson were conducted home in procession as far as the Collector’s Office, where the assembly dispersed. The feeding of the poor commenced at 1 1 o’clock, and upwards of 500 people were fed, and most of them were also supplied with ciotha. At noon Special Services were held in the temples, and .soon after praiaiami were distributed. At 3.30 km. there were sports which attracted a very large crowd. Prizes were awarded to tlje winners. At 6.30 km. sweetmeats were distributed to the chfldren of all the Schools and at 7 p.m. there was a grand display of fireworks. Tbc town was prettily illuminated at nightfall The prayers and processions in the temples continued till very Ute in the night. The sports were continued on the 17th, on which date the local Thcowphical Society fed the poor, who numbered about the same a* on the previous day. The proceedings throughout were marker! by great enthusiasm. The local permanent memorial of the occasion— namely, the “Victoria Jubilee Park." will include a Reading Room and Library, a Playground, and a small Economic Museum of the District. It is also intended to provide a large reservoir of water for bathing and swimming purpose*, and to construct one or two large wells for drinking purposes. The site of the old Fort, adjoining Robertson Square, has been selected for the Park, and the Committee hope to have the Park opened on the 10th June. ANJRNCO (MALABAR). This town is situated within the Nil It* SUM of Travaocore, bit ii under British jurisdiction, und is included in the District of Malabar. It »»• once • (J** of acsidrittUe mercantile import- ance, ba a am* coly a fishing tairo. A Sut-M^im.tc U stationed here. The Emi IwSia Company occupied the Tie by prnnira&s of * patty loeal ChWt aed erected a fortified Factory tier* in 169 J. The ch*f cf the Factory w,, a>o wood In Council in Boeibiy. Robert Ormr, the Indian Historian, was bom hue in 1718. hrs father lie inn * phjUdaa '» the Company's service. At 6 o’clock on the morning of the i6lh February a Royal salute was fired in the Cutcberry compound. The feeding of the poor commenced a little after & » “•, and nearly 8 poor people were entertained. Mr. Runyan, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee explained to the poor before their repast, why they were fed on that day, and why there was cause for rejoicing. At 4 km. the people assembled in a grandly decorated Pandal, which had been erected at the beach, opposite to St. Peter’s Church. Mr. Kenyan read aloud the Presidencial Address to Her Majesty, both in English and in MalayaUm. He explained in both languages the importance of the Jubilee, and enumerated the blessings India had derived during the long reign of her good and noble Queen. The Address was received with hearty cheers. A Cflrbratit/n if thr fut.il" of thr Qunk Emprtis I Artot. procession was now formed, which marched from the teach to the site lixed for the erection of the “Victoria Jubilee Chnttrsm," which will be the local permanent memorial of the happy event The Anjengo hand headed tlie procession. On arrival ai the scene the foundation stone was laid by Mr. Runyan with much ceremony. Fifty guns— a gun for each year of Her Majesty's reign — were then tired, and the precession returned to the beach, where arrangements had been made for sports. The {ports, which afforded much amusement to the assembled crowds, commenced at 4.15 P.M., and lasted for nearly two hours. At S P.M. there was a display of fireworks. Three Native dramatic performances, — one Christian, and two Kathakali dramas, — were provided. Mote than 5,000 persons were present to witness the theatricals. Sports were held on the following morning at the beach. At 4.30 p.m. a small regatta took place, which created great excitement. Soon after 7 p.m. there was a grand display of fireworks on the beach, which wound up with the filing of fifty guns from the Cutc-herry compound. Dramatic performances then commenced. The town was illuminated on both nights ARCOT (NORTH ARCOT). A tent, • tow of rtmU hhtoiitsl interest, lies on ihe -cu’.hera tnnk of thr P«Ur Rivet. Il vat nnce the aplnl of the Culture ir-ler the Nabobs of A rest. 5 «n» of iU rained bulMliigi bear wiinet* to iu forma greaine* The town "n> oocopwd by Cliro to 1751. The following putt* office., Sc., me tested litre and Clw. T.lnl OUcberry; ORos of I lit ln.pretor of Police D. P. W. Suf-rvteor 1 Local Fund Over.ni ; Suh-lt^-lru 1 and Koreiter. The town contains * MhlclU School, and ir-erel N cental aol other School. ; a f«nl Fund tl.prir.ary 1 xtd Union 08 te. TV pofulaikm nnrobcu six,, it 10,000, cce^ijlog chiefly V* Hindis aril Mohammedans lace i. the piinelpal article U manufacture. On the 1 6th February obuhakami were performed in nil the temples, and prayers were offered in the mosque* for Her Majesty. From 10 to 3 o’clock nearly 1,000 poor people were fed, and too of them were clothed. At 4 p.m. a public meeting was held in the School House, which was admirably decorated for the occasion, and a native band was in attendance. The proceedings opened with a nautch, followed by a musical entertainment An interesting narrative of the life of Her Majesty was then read aloud in English, at the close of which the National Anthem was sung. Mr. Kama! Singh, Secretary of the Jubilee Committee, then made a short speech iu English, and dwelt upon the innumerable bench:* the |*opIe of India had derived during the long reign of Queen Victoria. Mean. Soondriah and Vijia Ragava Charlu, explained to the audience in Tamil the meaning and obligations of loyalty, and why it was that they were invited to celebrate the Jubilee in honour of Her Majesty. The school children were treated to fruits and sugar, and alms were AtkODUB.I in tht PrttMtnn of Maims, 39 distributed to pool Brahmins. At S p.M. there was a distribution o i flo were and fan safari, and rose-water was sprinkled. The whole assembly then formed a procession, and, headed by the Tahatldar, marched through the principal streets of the town. Every house was illuminated, and fireworks were lei off at intervals. The proceedings terminated shortly before midnight. They were characterised by the utmost enthusiasm. Tire Presidencial Address was adopted. ARIVALUR TRICHIKOPOLYh By io o'clock on the i6th February the town had been elaborately decorated, and sot ml processions of Hindu gods, accompanied by large crowds, went around the town, which presented a very attractive appearance. Rice was served to the poor. In ihc evening tbe Hitt of the community met at the site chosen for the •‘Victoria Jubilee Choultry," the permanent memorial to be erected in this place. The foundation stone was laid amidst strains of native music, and cheers fee Ihe Queen Empress. A bottle was placed underneath the stone, containing current silrer and copper coins and a paper with the following record : — " On Wednesday ihe i&h Frbiuuy, 1SS7, In the fiftieth jar of Her Majesty Queen Viaorli’s reign, this fojndatko Uco- of ihe ‘ Victoria Jubilee Choultry ' is liii The hnmMe fcuildlsg om •Hia foanfalion l« I'.oign^l to m.vk the deep loyalty of the people, and the grateful appradaiinn ol tbe ninAold blesunjs they enjoy under Her Majesty’s beogn sway. May the Cod of «tl nulou and creeds bless Her ond Her Royal HouseboU with lot£ tile and piMpeiliy, and He: wide Empire with peace nnd ecnlBUtncst." At the conclusion of this ceremony, sandal, sugar, and betel were distributed to those present The company then marched in procession Io the Kothandnra- maswami’s temple, where there was a musical entertainment and lianquet, provided by S. Prasanna Rcgunatha Dorai AvergaL At the same time service was performed in ilie Christian churches, which were beautifully decorated. There were pro- cessions and prayers in the Mohammedan mosque. At to P.M. the temple processions began, and the town was beautifully illuminated. Tl« gods of the two important Siva and Vishnu temples went together in procession. The festivities continued till 1 ».«. On the same day the construction of the “Victoria Jubilee Tank" ai JeyamkondashoUpuram was begun, and the foundation stone was laid of the “Victoria Jubilee School,” ai Kilapdur. ARKONAM (NORTH A ROOT). The rtwnc town c t Arbewsm A Ihe cSrtf jnction on Ihe Mndru Railway, .rrt ti» northern (trams of the SoLtli Indian Railwij. Its population b 1.110 ; of ulas 2,575 *re Hindui, 419 Celebration of the JubiUr of tht Quern EmprtSi 40 ilohimntdi»; and aa6 ChrUtUoa, Inclosing Europeans and Eanwuu. Tie town conUi:.. the station tuiMingi nl tht Madras and Sooth India Rnilway COapmiM, Sub-Magistrate's and Sab- Registrar's Oflicra, Police Station, Pat O&e. Choultry, Ac, Mtokm St&ool BmUafS, » Mosque, i Ch’nch, Ac. Edocsbon is entirely in tbe hand* of the SottloM XlisDra, which maintains a first grade Middle School with 106 boys, a large Primary Stliool with 154 boys, and a Gills’ School attended by 6* girls. There i. al.o a Block Srftool for atatara masters under the envision of the Tele£r>j>h Engineer of the Madras Railway, -ho resides here. The Rail -ay Workshops *»I Olhoea £ire work to abere a South of the popufotion. rtgr.colnre and iss-rrtiamllM farm the chief occupation of the remainder. Th. town Hi* 00 kcal manufactures. Rice, d nsts. and indco are the principal exports. Salt, liqtor, pi«e goodi, and keresinc oil are the chief imports The town assumed a holiday appearance on the 16th February. A large and handsome Pandal had been erected in front of the Choaltry ; and arches were placed at the four entrances into the town. Tlie streets were decorated with flags and tkeranam ; and the bouses were whitewashed, decorated, and illuminated. At 6 At* a band of musicians played at the Pandal; at 6.30 am. the Railway Volunteers paraded, fired a feu de jote, and then marched to the rifle range, where they competed for the "Jubilee Prizes ’’ for which a collection had been marie among themselves. At S km. a special Thanksgiving Service was conducted at the Protestant Native Church, and Mass was said in the Roman Catholic Chapel. At to o’clock musicians marched through the streets of the town. Between to am. and 1 p.m. above 8co poor people were fed, and some of them also received cloth*. At 3 r.M. the teacher* and boys of the Middle School marched in procession from their school, with music and banners, bearing the mottoes “Vtvat Rigirta it Impcritrix'' "God bless our Gracious Empress," Ate On the way they were joined by the teacher; and children ?>f the Primary and Girls’ Schools. On arriving at the Pandal, where the chief residents of Arkonam were already assembled, the Middle School hoys sang a Tamil lyric, which wo* followed by a Mungalam , sung by one 0/ tlie native gentlemen present. A procession was then formed, with the school children in front, headed by the band. At 3.30 p.m. it started from the Pandal, moved on in good order over the long iron bridge that spans the Madras Railway and Sooth Indian Railway lines, and arrived at the military camping ground, where preparations had been made for sport* and fire- works The sports commenced at 5 p.m., with much enthusiasm, several local gentlemen having offered extra prize* The school children took pail in the sports, which included chatty race, all-four race, three-legged race, wheelbarrow race, tug- of-war, &c. At 6.30 r.M., after sweets and fruits bad been distributed to the children, the boy* of the Middle School sang the National Anthem, the whole assembly standing. The fireworks then commenced, and lasted till 8 o’clock. There were upward* of 3,000 people of all ages present. At the conclusion of Anpakota.] M Ihi PrenJencj) of Madras. •(> the fireworks ibe procession was reformed. and, returning by the same route, halted under the triumphal areh between the station and the town- After giving three hearty cheers for the Queen Empress, the assembly dispersed at 850 p m. The Presidential Address wan adopted and signed. ARNI (NORTH ARCOT). Arni hoi > popolaiko of 4.81 J, ra*.ly, HlnA* 4,177. Mcfcammedan* 536, Chr-iinrr. ill, and “ other*” jj. It was f.nxrly »n Uipcotant mlUtuy siuxo. It was itormul 1 17 Clive in 1751, after he rad reprised Raja S*hih from Aron ; and in 1782, trader h* wall-. Sir F.yr* Conte defend the combined fort mi of tally anil !!). W. P. Sub- Dtirioaal OfScr, and the DUlrtcl Man -IS. 4:., with a Si.it* Tsmpla In the north -wen ecmer. dedicated to K)!..k.. Jubilee Cmwitar.— Messrs. M. D. MamKam P(UAV, Cbeurem; the Be*. V. S. T»»Lon, Sardary; MamuMBD Bu»a>i Sai» r AnbalaU Sami Naicui* ; Vmravm NaKKei; Pare a u Peiuual Kaicke* ; liAiumoMAi Pruat; M oniAUUO Piii.ai ; anti fosr other. At daybreak on the r6th February- the town assumed a very gay appearance, being dressed in flags anil hunting. Thera name ami festoons overhang every street. A large number of the poor were fed in different places. Triumphal arches had been erected in the main streets by the people of different castes. Each of these arches bore an appropriate inscription in Tamil A spacious Pandal had been erected in front of the Police Station, where a large number of people assembled to do honour to Her Majesty. A portrait of Her Majesty was placed in a conspicuous part of the Panda), and was decorated with garland* of flowers. Native music played. The Rev. S. Taylor, the Secretary, made an interesting speech, in which he dwelt on the good government of Her Majesty, and the benefit* derived by India from it Three cheers were given Tor Her Majesty, and the meeting terminated with a distribution of sandal, betel, and sugar. The Ptesidencial Address was adapted. ASKA (GANJAMJ. 71 . 1 * town, with 3.909 inhabitant* is the head-quartan of the ZcmliulSry of the «a« name. It possesses a Subordinate Coat, a Police Slot .on, Pat Ofttc. Se. It lies in 1 fertile nail of tcuntry, planted for t»e boh port with «sjar case. The total «upr-wwks of Mr. Mtnckin «tploy aheol !,«■> hands. All the toi«t Improvements in nuthiwry hare been lauoduced from Europe. Rice and cloths were distributed to 50O poor persons on the t6th February. Mr. Maluqdar Sundara Row fed t.ooo ryots. Special prayers were said in all the temples, the Roman Catholic church, and in the Mohammedan mosque, all of which were brilliantly illuminated. The home-owners illuminated the streets. In a large Pandal erected for the occasion, a lout 5,000 people assembled, and Messrs. Viswanathaiyar, Gopalrow, and Jagonadha CItoudati addressed thn meeting in F.ngiish, Tclugu, and Oriya. The Prcsde tidal Address was read and adopted, and the Police fired three volleys, after which fan tutari. fruits, and scents were distributed ; and cheers were given fee Her Majesty. There was a grand display of fireworks, and na inches were held throughout the night. On the ijth the Queen’s portrait, in a beautiful frame of artificial (lowers, accompanied by the temple gods, was carried in procession with music through the streets. A large crowd followed the procession, after which nautchcs were held. Several prisoners were released from the Subsidiary Jail. in i fie Praidtncy »/ Madrat. 43 ATMAKUK (KURNOOLJ. The populasloo of this town ii 3.498; of whora a.515 are Hindu', 83 ; Mussulman*, loi 16 Native ChrKilMk There >re > Deputy Tifcsfldars Offer, and tiro 1 ceil f und Veraocalar Schools, tor beini! HIkIo, and the other Moiimioedan. The town carries on a teak trade in grain and limber- JttUltf Co*tmUUt.~Meuri P. St'08> R»0, CAoi-Mwn : R- Kosrtt Atv.vn. B. A., SeiO aey ; )!»)! KlIAJA Husmix S*lll»; XI. SU(»aBaYA WuDtlUA*! T*. Kama Rao ; Knin* Sr.xo ; I'natATVA; Nagi Kintii; SaiaikaTa ; Sasjui Reuon Makomio Mixam Saiiii ; nod Mamumid Kasin Sahio. The whole of the street* were dressed with evergreens, and Hags were displayed on which the word* "Jubilee," "G, and J35 Chritliins. 'Die town has » Fort which was owe of some importance, as it CtUbratim ef thi JubiUt ef I At Quttn Emprtts (Ballrada. 44 comm luid i lb* pa« fron Salem 10 Sankaridraj. T*e diirf trails of ihe place a in paddy, ■Mdi b e> polled in lirsr quantities lo Salem. The loon contain* the ulltoa of a TitaBi/, a Ssb- Registrar, a Fuitu k anger. a Local Fool Overtur, a Po.ie Impertc*. a Sob.Fonm6i-.er; and there ii n Lwil Fund Diipemary, betide* a Travel ten ' Bungalow, and a ipneioot Chutirara. Inn said ting it carried on lo a sail! eiienl. There »ie two Indigo Kauorta Can-making x\o giver employ item lo roiny people. There it ■ Leedoa Mason School, n Grani-(n-AIil School, loo Pnl School ono Girl*’ School, nnd one Mohammedan St tvxL Jut/ fir Co « mtt : n . — Kakaca 5a«»pa7HI Modbusai, Chain *** ; D . Dawood Kiia.n Sakio, StmUry; Ac. A Public Meeting, attended by about 700 people, era* held in the afterr.000 of the 1 6th February, at Nabi Saib's Choultry. Invitations had been issued 10 ihc managers of all the school* in the towns lo attend with their pupils ; and the latter were arranged in front of the assemblage. Mr. Kaluga Sahapatlii Mudelliar, Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, who presided, explained the object of the meeting. The Presidential Address vrr* adopted nnd signed. After several loyal speeches had hcen delivered, three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress, sweet- meats were distributed to the children, and Bowers and pin tupuri to the adults. Cloths were distributed to the poor, and the gods were carried through the streets in procession. On the morning of the rjth, the scholar- of the London Mission School were assembled in the Taluk Cbtcberty compound for field sports, at the conclusion of which prites and sweetmeats were distributed. A Thanksgiving Service was afterwards held ia the Mission Church. BALIGUDA (GAN JAM 1 . Advantage was taken of the presence of Mr. J. C. Horsfall, C.S. the Govemrxtnt Agent, and three Police Officers (who had arrived on their Hill tour a few days previously) to make the celebration a success. Proceedings commenced at 7 a m. on the 1 6th February with a parade of the Maliah Police Reserve. The Presidencial Address was read by Mr. Horsfall and adopted, after which a ftu dt jote was tired. The rest of the day was given up to sports and festivities. Archery, tug-of-war, putting the shot, high and lung jumps, and races followed one another in rapid succession. The Khonds were by no means skin- to enter into the Joyful spirit of die occasion, die chief difficulty being lo confine the entries for each event within reasonable limits. A race in which nine elephant* took parr was an imposing spectacle. At surnet a huge bonfire of nearly 10,000 cubic feet of wood, blared forth on the neighbouring hill of Morani, the name of which was dunged to “ Mnharani" in honour of the diy. At the same moment tome hundreds of Khond “ braves," win, had been priming themselves since noon, at a feast i// /At Pnddntty cf Madras. 45 provided for them by the Sub- Magistrate, burst into the Reserve lines, and commenced their national war-dance. The quadrangle covers some five acres of ground ; on three sides arc the lines of the Reserve, and on the fourth is a stockade. The whole was illuminated by innumerable oil lamps and Bengal lights. In the centre there was a fine bonfire, though a mere reflection, as it were, of the one on the hilL On one side there was an excited crowd with fireworks showering in their midst ; on the other some two or three hundred dusky warriors clad in flowing robes, their heads adorned with bisons' horns and peacocks' plumes, brandishing battle-axe* and hows, and gesticulating, shonirg, and dancing to the strains of their own weird music. “ Three cheers, and three cheers mote ” for the “ Great Maharani," led off by the Agent, and taken up enthusiastically by the crowd, brought the day's rejoicings to a dose. On the i jth rifle matches were held on the “ Range," which is one of the meat picturesque in the Presidency. The chief event was the “ Queen’s Prire* for picked shots of the Reserve. The prim was uon by a Khond, one of the few hill-men in the Police Reserve, who shot remarkably well, making two-thirds of the “highest possible." There was again a large concourse of spectators who were considerably impressed, as few of them had ever seen what could be done with a “Snider" at long distances, their previous expcr.coce being limited to the *' Brown Bess." The Jubilee had a double significance in Khondistnn, as it was in the year 1 S3 7 — the year of Her Majesty's Accession — that Captain Campbell arrived above the ghats for the purpose of suppressing the “ Moriah,” or human sacrifice, though it was not tilt tome years later that a regular Agency was estahlislscd for that patposc. The fifty years have, perhaps, made a greater change in the Maliahs than in any other part of Hrr Majesty's dominion*. At the beginning of the period the whole tract of country on* almost unknown to Europeans, and “ Mcriah ” sacrifice prevailed. Now the country has been opened up by numerous roads while carts can go as far as Baliguda itself. Schools have been started, and Police-stations established in many places. A Special Assistant Agent, three Magis- trates and District Munsiffs, are stationed there for the administration of criminal and civil justice. BANGANAPALLE (KURNOOL). Hie St*tr of BanRsnipalk in the Kuraod Diiliict hi-, nn irea of 255 sqnnre biles, sad a popakuion of JO, 745, of whom four-fifths arc llindos, ami nearly one-fifth arc Mcfiumicedaas. It contains sirlj-fiwr towns and village*, of which Bwignnspoi-e is the capim! (population 2.822}. Tar annual revenue nmniirt* to abort £22,500. The eslile *as gnued in the seventeenth century by Ihc Kmpcrof Atreagreh to Mohammed fcg KGan, the cleat son of his VUier, In nhoee trealy it 46 Ctkbrafion t/ thr JubiUt tf thi Quitn Emfrtu [B*p»«u. remained for three R.n.r.ocni Tbt Chirf dfal without m*> heir in 1747, 'h« > r '“» "< Hyderabad bestowed ihc estate npon ihe ancestor «f the presret Nawih. In 1S00 the •anrrMiiy ■m iranifened by the Nltom to the Britah Goverumret. In cunsnptence cf lotnl diilortanee* the estate wu odmairtered hy the C Hector of Cnddapah from 1S25 to 1S4S. In th. litter yexr aitminidratira powers were giren to tho Chief uooa whom the title of No*xb wx« confused in 1836 on the occasion of the vt.il uf lift. II. the Pf.tcc of Wait* to Madia.. Tloe Jubilee was celebrated in this State with the greatest enthusiasm. All the buildings in the town of Bangsnapalle having been previously whitewashed, the festivities commenced by a banquet given on the 16th February, by the Nawab Syel Fane Ali Khan Bahadur, C.S.I., to the Mohammedan population, which lasted until a. jo r.M. At 3 r «r. ihc Nawab held a Durbar, which was attended by all the nobles of the Court, and the representatives of the agricultural community. At 3.30 a congratulatory address was read in English and Hindustani, and received with cordial cheers. This was followed by prayers in the Durbar Hall for the long lifc and prosperity of Her Majesty the Qaeen Empress. After this followed the release of eight prisoners from the State jail, and a reduction in the sentences of four Olliers. This was succeeded by a salute of 31 guns from the ramparts of the Fort, and a distribution of attar and beteL From 6 e.n till dawn of the following day, Ihe Palace, public buildings, and the houses generally "ere illuminated with coloured anil plain lights, *rhtl« fireworks, music, ar.d dancing continued during the night On the morning of the r;ih, a distribution of food was made to about 8,000 persons, including visitors to the festival from the outlying districts ; and at night similar feasting look place, and there was nnotlier display of fireworks. During both of the celebration days prayers were oflerrd in the temples and mosques for Her Majesty’s long life and prosperity, anti « distribution of alms was made among the poor. The Nawab defrayal all the charges IIAPATLA (K1STNAJ. Tie pcycUtien of Bapxtla is 6 ,<& 6 , oospoicd or Hindus. M dun Ml am. in! 150 Chriitlans. lUpitla «»» contlituled a Uniou undo the Local Iknrdi' Act, end a Panchxyel hid been appointed. The Poncfcaycl ccosiiu of two oBelal oral fair non-officiil members The town con- tains a TnhiiWir's Office, a Post Office, a Dinner Mamiffs Cant, an Axinuit Engineer's Office. »>-l a Local Fund Diipensiry. There ure a First Orade Local Fund Middle School, three Vcmxcalxr fclranratxry Boy. 1 Schoolt, an American Iuthtran Mission GlrS.' School, an Ameilvin Bapriti Mvssicei Girls* School, a Mohammedan School, and n Boanlmg School. CflimiMv.— Mean. Varanasi Subb*u*k»ak Pv*TAi.tr, It. A., BL, Cdm-wan; Masciiaixa Jagannadiiau, aid AKNAVAtAI"U PtIKI>AHIKO)UHUDU,/Mar Santariu ; VaMVRI Rakassa Pu.vrALio ; Katha S.vhaiatiii Piuav, B.A., BC.E. j Mahomsiad Faziaua Saib : VfcutiiNOt Tuohaia Row; Viniauuh Vrnkata Lamhmi Naiammua Row; Rev. E. Bctt-AOn ; and twroly three others. Bellary.] in /hi Pmukrty of Madras. 47 The celebration was of a roast gratifying character. Spacious and handsome Pandals were erected in different parts of the town, and the street dccoTAtiona, with appropriate mottoes in English and Tclugu, were all that could be desired At night an the 16th February the streets were illuminated with numerous lamps, and there was a grand display of fireworks, exceeding anything that had previously been seen in this town. Speeches were made in the evening in English, Telugu, Hindustani, and Sanscrit, and the Preaidendil Address was adopted and signed. The festivities were prolonged until midnight. It was resolved to pay over the balance of the subscriptions that remained after defraying the expenses of the local festivities to the District Committee at Masulipatam, for the proposed Industrial School and Museum at Bezwodo. There were Jubilee celebrations in almost eveTy village of the taluk. BELLARY (TOWN). Bdkiy it ih* chief to»n of the Baflny Diitrict. It h*i a pcpditloa of 53.460 : of vhoai 34,636 are llbdm. 15,06$ XCohMhmwfan*, 3,566 Ch rating and 190 belong to other religions. It i% :h « herd -quitters of t Brigade of the Mulra* A mj, ar.il of the Collector »t>d Judge of the Db- tn Bakaih»m D. Asraham; M, Abraham j E niAHiM Sait Bakamjr; Kakllm Sahib Khas Sahib; Gadicy Emax Sahib; and thirteen others. At 6 a m. on the 16th February there was a parade of the troops when ifu it hit was fired, and cheers were given for Her Majesty. The ceremony of opening the 41 Victoria Jubilee Garden," one of the permanent memorials of the Jubilee in this town, was performed at 8 a.m. in the pec?encc of a very numerous assemblage. The dittribution of aims to the poor commenced at 9 a.m., at the Prince of Wales's Choultry. Over 1,200 people were presented with cumbbes, cloths, and money. Between 3 and 6 p.k. sports, including wrestling, racing, and a steeplechase, u~- town I* Um henl-jraners of (he Gsi»>nn Diilrici. It |,ss 1 population of J 3-599. occupying a.973 homo. There ait Hindus. t,*oi MotumuneJias, and <<«5 Christians- It mnfrxxw public builthngi. It c*rh« on a lir^e 5 *j$v trade ; and *s1k ckrtli U murcfic- iiici here, J. 0. HoRSFAlX; C. I- I*. Cuumixg ; CoLoxfct. G. MURRAY ; Mr. F. J. V. Miaou* ; Dr. J. L. Vaxcktzkl ; Main. F’Xizoirald ; O. V. RamaYYA Pi/ntai.u ; R KajaUNOAM SMTXI ; nnd thiry-four others. In the morning of the 16th February prayers were offered in the Protestant and Roman Catholic churches, in the mosques, temples, and mutts. In the afternoon athletic sjorts were held for the College and Town schoolboys, and prizes were awarded. Sweetmeats wae given to the boys and girls preseut. The Municipal Town Hi'. I was gaily decorated, and there was a large meeting of people of all classes held there. Mi. Thompson, the District Judge, presided. The Presidential Addtess wig rood in English, Tclugu, Uriya, and Hindustani, and a volley was fired by the Town Police after each reading. It was then adopted with acclamation, In the evening gods were carried in procession through the town to the Esplanade, near the Municipal Ofike, accompanied by two nautch patties. There was also a grand display ot fireworks. Attar, camphor, garlands, and Hvcnder were distributed to the European and Eurasian ladies and gentlemen present. There was a large crowd. The town Police and Municipal establishment had a nautch party, and distributed pan sufari and attar. The main street, in which the Post and Telegraph Offices arc situated, was beautifully illuminated, and 10 also were many houses. On the evening of the ijth cooked rice, with dholl, vegetables, Ac., wai distributed to about 3.500 people. BEZWADA (KISTNAJ. Itowidt (WU^IO the lurctn.ot pface imting th« towns of the Krena dim'd. The populatlem i» 9.338. c'cipciting 7.605 Hindu, i,!?4 MoW-redsni, and 145 Christians; oiUeis, 2. It o*taim indent Btxidhi* temples and llmdu pagodat nl B «lt uchtrrfopeal iotccest. It lies on the left lank of tbe Kutni ti.rt. and is surroiodol by hilti Use Amcoi owui rutted here .scu*.s Ih; swied rivet I. a sauce ol minllold bteuinRt. The tdegnph wires Irani Mji1-u 6. Cilcutm ire tarried across the Kistai frees hill to hill in . -in-le spin, the lodges; yet erected .ny.W, Eerwadi it the head-iuir.crs of the SapetlniarHng Engiwer, of rise Lactuiivc Engineer, of the it I/it J’rtiu/eK.y of Madras. ■J9 Hraii-Auiflint CoUretM, »nJ iho Total lilsr. It contain! »>vral piblic cdictt, and a OUjrtiury, a library, a Rcadlac room, and the D.P.W. Weriohopt, The Taluk Btiarrl mo- ivs of twelve tr.cmbcn, of whom fear air otficiali. oed E»c ire neo .officials. T&e Bcioada I'ulie comiu> of nitre members. of whom (our are olbrMts, "ml eight ntm-cricinli. Tie educational iosiiW.ioBi are !ha Church Minion High Sdionl, awl tint Tlu&tlc Primary School. There are many Resells grant Venaca'ai primiry nhcoh There it alto a Cattc GW Scho.1 maintained by the Church Jltwiminry Society, The town it celebrated hr let ancient monument!. insenjuic®!. temples, and cavet. It is U-j a place of pilgrimicr In a fe» moot In it will become the ternrinot of Ibe Nium’a Guaranteed Railway, axel of the Briar; Kittna State Raiiwa;. In cim.r^uno ol In ri'ir.g imro-tince, tutd the rapid incette cf its population, meoiarei have teen taken to citcod the limit* cf the town. and to form a new Peftih, to be railed after the IVce cf ftsclinghom and Chandna, Governor cf Madras from l8jj to 1880. /.Wrr Cmmrfx.— Met-.ra P. R.vacii.-nsa Row, ; G. I>. Wvaaow ; C. II H BORLTO* 1 W. J. Be Mo* ; the Rev. F. N. Auundu. M.A. ; the Rev. Mr. Atkimon , Meun. P. Virsasao MV Naido, Row Santa; Meti Shamsuossji Sam a; M Ethurajoiu P lLLAV, Row Sam* ; and twenty-four rtUrs. The Jubilee was celebrated here with great enthusiasm by all classes. Early in the morning of the 16th February, Thanksgiving Services were held in all places of worship. At 8 am. a procession cunt pared of the members of the Jubilee Committee and other gentlemen, headed by the Head-Assistant Collector, and preceded by musicians, left the Tahsildar’s Cntchcrry, and visited two of the important temples in the station. The proceiaion, with Hindu music, passed a mosque at which Moslem service was just then being conducted There was no desire expressed, or attempt made to stop the music, thus proving that all race and religious prejudice had been laid aside for the occasion of the loyal celebration. From 9.30 to to a.m. cloths were distributed at the Taluk Cutchcny to 50 men and women who liad been selected for the purpose on the previous clay. At noon 500 poor people were fed. Three prisoners were released. The streets were decorated with festoons of green leaves. The Tahsildar's Cutchcrry, which had been selected for the public meeting, was specially decorated and fitted up for the ceremony. At the chief entrance was erected a grand arch, which bore m gold letters lire mottoes " God save tire Empress, ” and “ Long live the Empress.'" On the record tower of the Citrhcrry was hoisted alarge Union Jack, and on each side there were rows of banners and bannerets. The interior of the Cutcherry was also prettily decorated with flowers. At the head of the hall a picture of Her Majesty and the Royal Family was placed on a throne wrought in purple and gold, surmounted by the Royal Coat of Arms. Evergreens were placed at the foot of the throne. Native music played throughout the day at the Cutcherry. The members of the Vuayanada Berwada Sabha went in jfoctittOQ through the streets, distributing Tclogu circulars, printed on yellow paper, having the ends dipped in saffron and a'tar, inviting the population to illuminate their houses. H Crlrbralion cf l/tt JubiUe of tkr Qutf* Enfrtu inUruk^un 5 ° The procession arrived nt the Talrnldir’s Cutcheiry at 3 p.m., when the sport* began. There were flat rices, bucket race*, tick races, egg and spoon race*, and tup-of nar. At the dose of the sports the people repaired in large numbers to the Cutcherry. More than 4,0=0 people -etc prerent. At 5 p.m. the Presidency I Address was read in English by Mr. P. Ramachandra Row, Acting Head-Assistant Collector, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, and was enthus'astically adopted. Translations of it in Telugu and Hindustani were also read. A Sanscrit address, composed by the Virayanada Sabhi for the occasion, was read, and meet favourably received. After a performance of Hindu music. “ God save the Queen " was sung by the European ladies and gentlemen of the station present, to an harmonium accompaniment. A /<« < it pit was fired by the police. At nightfall the hall was illuminated with chandeliers and globes; and the compound with lamps, torches, and coloured lights. The arena in the compound was crowded with eager spectators who had assembled to witness a native dramitic performance. A display of fireworks followed, which lasted till about 10 p.m. Refreshments were provided for all who chow to pot take of them- Beacons were lit on the hilli. Some of the offices and a few private residence* were illuminated. A nautch and native music party were held on the following day. In the unanimity and enthusiasm with which the Jubilee was celebrated; in the perfectly spontaneous character of the proceedings ; and in the loyal ardour with which all classes demonstrated their attachment to their Sovereign, Berwada did herself signal honour. The permanent memorial is to take the form of a "Technical Institute and Museum," in the new Buckingham and Clundos petlah. HHADRACHAI.AN (GODAVERTp 7 h# popilxiion of BhaihtthalAm tt 1,301, consiitir^ of Rrihtnint, [IayIam, Smlr**. to I Mclmmmsiiani ; the Sedras predooiiute. Tbt jungfe villages of the ultk ire inhibited by aixJ Reddies. Edocatioi is projressin g. There *re »booi fifteen Primary Vowtuhr Sihoolt, both Govr-amcr* aad Mittinn, In dilfcrcnt pirn of the lakfc, a Government Second Grade MfcSdt* School. Twbiltt Ccmvntta. -Mcttn PATO^tv Tihumala Rao PONtALU, Chairman ; K. Ramasattmt NaIDU. S ft Mary ; KaDUKT SADASIVA RAO PONTALV J Y&SAM RaJCCIAK NaIDU : led CtfECCA Mamxyam. The town assumed a gala appearance on the rooming of the 16th February. The streets and houses were prettily decorated. In the forenoon food and cloths were distributed among the poor and helpless, and the Koyas were treated in honour of the occasion. A beautifully decorated Pandal had been erected in front of the Government Middle School. A meeting was held here from 4 to ri p.m. There ytctc over 500 persons present, and addresses on the family, history, and good Bho<* *n«i!icrr» .] in On PraOauy ef Madras. S' government of Hct Majesty, were delivered in English and Telugu. The Pxe6idencial Address was adopted and signed. Native music was played at intervals. Then followed a dance by a number of Koyas. At the termination of the public meeting there was a mutch, after which the whole assembly took part in the procession of Rama, the god of the town. The festivities wound up with a fine display of fireworks. A “Choultry " is to be erected as a permanent memorial of the Jubilee. BHAVANI (COIMBATOREI. The pspoUtirn of this town is 5.030. of whom 5.672 are Hindav There are fuor Rcsulti pant Schools in this towa Carpets and cloths of an exodlmt kind are mnoufuctared here. The principal trade ii in carpets, cloths, and grain. On the morning of the 16th February the town presented a very bright appearance. A tastefully arranged Pandal had been erected in front of the Taluk CatcJierry. More than 550 poor |*ople were fed, and a few of them were presented with cloths. Prayers were offered iti all the temples and mosques for the long life of the Queen, and the prosperity of the British Empire, From 2 to 4 p.m. a Durbar was held in the Taluk Cutcbcny building, wit ere over i,oci ryots and merchants had assembled to do honour to ller Majesty. A singing party was held, ar.d sandal and betei nnt were distributed among all present. At ihe Durbar an address on the administration of the British Government was read by Mr. Dhondu Rao, and the Durbsr terminated in the offering up, by the whole assembly, of a prayer for the prosperity and long life of the Queen Empress. Tire Presidencial Address was adopted and signed. A: 4 p.m. a portrait of Her Majesty was taken in procession on an elephant, with great pomp, thiough the streets of the town, followed by a body of Police Constables in uniform The procession relumed at 6 p.m. The Hindu gods and goddesses were taken in procession at 8 p.m., followed by a large crowd of people, with music, fireworks, Are. The Mohammedans also went in procession from their mosque, w hich was prettily illuminated. On the morning of the 17th cloths were distributed to the poor, and at noon a Durbar was held. At 5 p.m. a distribution of sandal and fait safari took place. A prayer for tire prosperity of Her Majcsy was then offered. Addresses appropriate to the occasion were delivered. The permanent memorial of the Jubilee will take the form of a “ Reading Room." BHOWANAGHERRY (SOUTH ARCOT). Early in the morning of the 16th February people of all classes met in tire office of the Sub-Magistrate, in front of which a Pandal had been erected. An arch bearing Cdtbntitn «f lit Jnbiltt «f tit Quttn Eafras [Btmii P »i»m. 5 s the inscription, “ G«d save the Queen Empress," had been placed at the entrance, and native muse played. The assembly then went in procession through the streets, visiting the Local Fund School and the Mohammedan Girls' School lot the purpose o f treating the boys and girls to refreshments. At the former School thete was a grand demonstration of joy. A brief account of the benefits of the British administration was read to the people amidst shouts of applause. Sandal and fan lufiari, sugar and fiowen, were distributed to the boys, and to the people assembled Tl\e Presidential Address was adopted and signed. The streets were ornamented with festoons. Children of all classes were treated to sugar. In the temples of Vishnu, Siva, Piliyar, and the village goddess, abisMakam and arthantu were performed, and in them and in the rocoques prayers were offered for the prosperity and continuance of the Qaccn’s reign. An uliavam was organised for Vishnu. The image was carried with great pomp to the hanks of the Mullipollsm tank. Here hundreds of poor were fed. In the evening there was again a gathering in front of the Sub-Magistrate’s office, where sports were held. There was music and dancing. The streets, houses, and offices were splendidly illuminated. The image of Vishnu was carried in procession attended by a large crowd from the tank to the temple. A display of fireworks ensued, and the rejoicings were brought to a close by the people shouting " Victory to Her Majesty the Queen BIMLIPATAM (VJZAQAPaTAM). This import ceded by the Dutch to the bniUlt Government fat (lie y mi 182;. Tie population is 9,528. divided thus i— Hindus. 8,737 ; Vchammedus. y,xts — > Town Softool and 0 Middle School. Thor are eigtu Results grant Schools Large quoultiw of gincelly, indices nlgur. rapi«ol. tureoin. ■yral-luans, and .^ttgery ;rt exported. Gunny doth! ue manulaaured. Vaitcos kinds »uwr- drunw were beaten and trumpets sounded at intervals, throughout She day. The l»resent market of Bobbili is in a bad state, and the construction of a new one in u convenient locality has been under contemplation for a long time. The Rajah took this opportunity to erect a suitable market, and named it "The Victoria Market. ‘ He also remitted arrears of revenue due from the ryots to live extent of a lakh and a half in honour of Her Majcity. BODINAYAKANUR (MADURA). The town stnUmcni in 1 501 ; the F mich .u««ded them in 1722 1 the I.M1I1 followed In 175s ; sad the British in 1780. "he town k»«* it. nice to "calito.” The populaiioa is tfc- 57,003, eanpowd ehiefly of Naira. Tletv *nd Mopish 1. The tuple exports art coffee, gi-ger, pepper, eanUmom., mi. vooiea, coppenh. Ac. The chief anci«l residents are the Collector of Malabar, the DMlriet Jwlc*, ih' SopentteideM of Police, the Diitrict Surgeon. the Chaplain, the Port Oftcer, the E»ei»llvr Engineer, the Loal Fund Engineer, the SEperinteadcat of Telegraph, the Forex Officer. A.-. Foe some years put (detachment of Earopean troop* has been station*! at the West Uiil Bimcii Calicut is the hetd-q«art*ra of the Malabar VefcmMr Ritn. There is a Municipal CoodtU, m n i h t l lt f of «i« reminded, and tighten e'rclpl Councillors, uippoeting 1 Hospital and Dispensary, a Leper and Small pM HospiUl. ai well as several school*. A! 6.30 a-m. on the morning of the 16th February there was a simultaneous parade of the Head quarter Companies of the Malabar Volunteer Rides, under the command of Major Logan (Collector of Malabar), on the taaiJan near the large tank of Calicut, and also of the detachment of the Royal Fusiliers stationed at West Hill Barracks, under the command of Captain Dense. The parade attracted a large crowd of people. A fu do foie and Royal salute were followed by three cheers for the Queen Empress, and the National Anthem was rang. The Volunteers and Regulars then marched to church, where a special service was held. From 9 a.M. to noon, the distribution of rice and food to the poor proceeds! . At 3.30 r.u. between 7,000 and 8,000 people met to witness the sports. There were pony races, walking matches, sack races, obstacle races, high jumps, and long jumps. As the evening drew in, the Mananchetra Tank and the Municipal Garden on its northern bank, were beautifully illuminated. On the four sides of both tank and garden is a wall of open stonework, along the whole length of which, as well as on the arches, lights were placed. The town generally was very prettily illuminated. The residence of the Collector was bright with lamps. That officer entertained Heads of Departments at dinner ; whQe the District Judge, Mr. F. H. Wilkinson, was, in another quarter of the town, promoting brotherly Ct/tbrnfitm of tht JnWu of l/it Qatta F.mfrtu [Canntnorc. 5 ^ feeling m President of the Kerala Masonic Ledge, at which Europeans, Eurasians, Naim, Tiers, and Parsers sa: down to a Jubilee dinner. For the multitude there were native theatricals and music at various Piindalson the tank utaidan. On the ijtlt. at 3.30 p.w., there was a regatta, which was a source of much interest to Urge crowds of people who assembled on live beach near the pier. In the spacious compound of the German Mission House, and in that of the Government College, the juvenile portion of the Calicut community was entertained with sports and a treat. A banquet, in honour of the Jubilee, was given at the Malabar Club. The festivities were brought to u dose by a display of fireworks front the beach and pier. The Presidential Address was adopted and signed. CANNAXORE (MALABAR). Oiitktncffc U ii small sci.]>aft towx» la ibe north of Miiihxr. It wet one of the c&r)ie«t settlements of the rortngxifcw^ and W«co de Gacn trail! 1 Fort here, which it Rill in cxisjmkc. and mode Cmntncrc the ceatrc of the pepjfcff tr&de. The towa nfitewird* kU into the hand! of the Dutch, irrl tho, l»y prrchwe, became n powMioo, *i>:! the **/ A/aknl Beeby, t. Mohimtne^Un female nJer of the Lxccidivcs. Moch trade wn* cirrad on wr.h Amhjn, Beagnt. nnd the LAoendivee, la 1774 Ilyder Ali subjugated the plice. lc 179?, 07 :he treaty of SeriegnpoUra, it caroe under the DtttUh power, and was made a cantonmem, a zA until tho beginning of the cnrrtnt year it was the headquarters of one of the Military Pinrio:-. of lie Madras Pretiiieoey. TTw nfiain of the loan are zdminbtcrcd hy a Municipal Council, co rw'rrting «r qptotD members twelve nf whom nrc cleacd by the people 'Hie population it *6,386, turociy, 10,656 If 11,617 Mohnmmednni, and 4,113 Chriviaiw aivl «1 <*ees E. GAtttMh ; W. G. B BftoWNB; A ANNA&AWMY IVtR ; B. D'RoSAklO; MAMQKJBX I’assahkoy : Hajee Abiool Ramies ; L. B. Reoo ; W. P. Gricmox ; c. Ch»«o Cooxcir ; ■sd sr ren others. A spacious and l>eautiful Pandal had been erected in the centre of the tnaidan % and bore numerous appropriate inscriptions. Booties were built all round the plain, where a fair was held The whole town was decorated with flags, inscriptions, and evergreens. Festocos were hung in every street. At 6.30 a.m. on the frith February the European Detachment and the Native Regiment paraded in full dress on the i«oida> r. They fired a /tu dt joie^ gave three hearty cheers for the Queen Empress, and then marched just the saluting point. S(>ecial services of Thanksgiving were held nt 7 a.m. in the Roman Catholic Trinity Church, and at 9 a.m. in the Basel German Mission Church, uhere prayers vierc offered on behalf of Her Majesty and the Royal ChBcalniBrn.] •* /•'( Prcidfcn of Madras. 57 Family. At to o'clock rice waa distributed simultaneously at two localities to nearly 3,000 poor people, including children. At 3 r.n. great numbers of people of all castes and creeds began to pour in from all parts of the town and the suburbs. All were in their gala dress. The Pandal aflorded accommodation to about 5 co persons, and between 1 r.oo= and 14,000 persons were on the malia* to witness the sports, before the spons commenced, at the request ol the Jubilee Committee and on their behalf, Mr. T. Zccharias, Had Master of the II. M. High School, delivered an interesting address in Malay akin on the importance of the occasion, after which three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress. The National Antliciu was then sung, both in Malayahm ami m English by the children of the Hinda Girb' school. 'Hie Presidential Address was* adopted and signed. The sports now commenced and lasted till 6.30 p.m. The Band of the nth Regiment M. L was in attendance. At ; p.m. the illuminations commenced. The whole •own as well as the Pandal was beautifully illuminated During the night various entertainments were provided for the masse*. A Malayahm drama, entitled Kathakali, was enacted. The prcteedbgi terminated at midnight. At 3 e.n on the following day the Pandal was again filled with people, and sports were held. At 6 o’clock the National Anthem was sung os be fere : and the town and Pandal were again illuminated. At 9 PX mine 18, coo to 30,000 people assembled to witness the fireworks, which lasted nearly an hour. Another MaUynlam play was enactcxL CHAGUUCURRI (KURNOOL). TliU it * »m»il tow* »itatt*d »t ifcc wxiibcnt extremity of the Sirrel Tilnk atxt the Xalfemala half. It b She of the Sirrel Talqk Cutcherry. Sub-Re^istrAr's Offioe. Pc*t Cf&r. cud Lac il Fond Dispenrary. There ore smnl L»1 Fond School* T>* population nombra* 2^55, iadodiog 1,788 Hindu* and 1.067 MohnuntdaM. taSigo it on* «f the principal snick* of the trade. Weiring if carried ox to a itnxll rate ot. Jttfito Cmmittff.—M iw A. LtTICRMANA Row, C&uiVrar ; D. ScnnA Row, Smtafy; B VLNK *BA Row; VUftAlAWMT XaIDU ; M. VzXKATAXAmASSMtlAROW Naidu; V. Ccopooswaut Naid? ; M. Patcua Sam tu ; Mndaliapaiai Venkata Suobaxxaii ; Bisau Vkkxata CltrrrY ; in»i two o&ers. The procession of the Kisaviswami god, with music and n dancing party, was conducted through the principal streets of Chagulmurri by the principal inhabitant* and merchant* of the place. Prayers were offered in tbe temples and motqaes for the welfare of Her Majesty. About 350 poor were fed, and sweets were distributed to about 70 children of the village, including those belonging to the Local Fund School. The Mohammedans went in procession with banners and music through the priori jxil street* The temples, mosques, and the priori pal street* were 53 Cilebratioa tf the Jubiltt cf tht Quern Empreit (auewools. illuminated at night Betel leaves and nuts were distributed among all those present in the temples after the prayers had been offered. CHATRAPCR (GAN JAM). Ct.i'n[u-, the h*u»I roiidenrr ol the Collrcttc :t. a Town Schrot, a Girls' -School, a Local Fund Noraul School, and a Mohammedan SchcoL The '.own his long tecs noted for its cotton BaauSutums and erpccally for its modits. /ubiia Cvmmi/t*.— Meun B. R»JAUJ(0*M Saint, Ctairmsn ; S. Conn: art Pcirratir, Surifiry ; P. Soiutajcaiavana Row j V. Gdiaviah P 0 X 7 ALC i Sat Pkalakaic Makamti ll*jtN»r.Avasaiasu Bavaji; P. J. Fox; Jammaz. Mahomed Sahib j and eighteen cthecs. Very early in the morning of the 16th February a band of native musicians marched through the streets. About 7.30 a.m.. a Urge number of people assembled at the school play ground to witness the gymnastic performances of the rchoolboys. Pr?cs were awarded to the successful competitors. A grand Durbar was then held in the High School hall, when there was a very large gathering of all classes of persons, including several Europeans The building was tastefully decorated. Above the President's seat was suspended a large portrait of the Queen Empress, with a portrait of the Prir.ce of Wales on (he right, and of the Princes of Wales on the left of it ; and below Her Majesty's portrait, which was adorned with garlands of Rowers, there was a Urge picture of the whole of the Royal Family. The walls were surmounted with various inscriptions in large golden characters, the most prominent among them being " Dti Gratia," and " Vhat /Regina." The OhUMOl*.] in the Pmid/nc/ of Madras. 59 proceeding* opened with ihc singing of the National Anthem in Telugu, to an accompaniment of music. Mr. Evans, who occupied the chair, made an interesting speech, which was cordially received. Mr. Gunniah Punttln, Secretary to the Jubilee Committee, read an address m which he gave an excellent account of the life of the Queen Empress, and alluded to the many blessings of her reign. He then called for three cheers for Her Majesty. The call was enthusiastically responded to by all present. This was followed by the reading aloud Tclugu and Sanscrit verses, composed in praise of Her Majesty by the School pundits. After this the Prcsidenciai Address was read in English by Mr. G. Mukundarao Naidu, B.A., of the local High School, and translated into Telagu by Mr. B- Rajaiinga Sastri, RA., Head Master of the High School. Tire Address was adopted and signed. Songs were sung wishing health, prosperity, and happiness to Her Majesty. The Chairman made a few concluding remirks, after which three hearty cheers were given for Her Majesty. Votes of thanks were passed to the Jubilee Committee for their energetic exertions, and the Durbar terminated with a Royal salute fired by the Police. Ax noon the people of the Assistant Engineer's OHicc distributed aims at their office. From i to 4 r.M. Timmaraia Venkatarao 1’untaln, a landed proprietor, fed 1, coo poor people, and a large number of other jxiot Hindus and Moham- medans were entertained at diflerer.t places. Another meeting was held in the Durbar Hall, which was also very largely attended. A pundif addressed the meeting, and read some panegyrical verse* in Sanscrit. Then a Mohammedan poet and teacher of the school recited Jubilee verses in Hindustani and Petsian. A Native entertainment followed, and continued till 4 r.M. The people then moved to the front of the building whete races and sports were held, until 6 in the evening, when the schoolboys and girls were treated with sweetmeats. The Polii* fired a fru dt joit, and the people dispersed. At 8 p.r there was a grand torchlight procession of the god* accompanied by music, nautch parties, 8nd fireworks. More than 10,000 people were present The procession passed through the main streets, and arriving at the High School building at 1 a.M. went round the large play-ground. Here a brilliant display of fireworks took place, winding up with the firing of a Royal salute. Almost all the streets in the town wete gay with flags and festoons, and many private houses and premises were decorated with evergreens, garlands, and flags, the last-named bearing loyal inscriptions such as " God save the Queen,” and “ Long five the Empress.". Somegentlemcn had erected beautiful Panda!* in front of their houses. At night the roads were lined with small lights on both rides. The Assistant Engineer’s office^ Telegraph office, Hindu temple*, and Mohammedan mosques were illuminated, as also were several private residences. Calibration *• Dr. Lancaster made a short speech. The girls theo dispersed, and the rest of the party moved towards the Pandal in front to witness athletic sports by the students of the Government High School The whole party, with a Urge portrait of Her Majesty in front, then marched in precession with music towards the Hospital, where Dr. Lancaster had arranged for the distribution of fruits and sweetmeats to the boys. After dusk there was a grand display of fireworks. The town, temples, and mosques were prettily illuminated. There were processions of the gods from the Vishnu and Siva te«n|Jes at night, and they did not return till i *.M. The festivities continued throughout the following day. The Vaishiuva sect of the community arranged for a picnic at lravanun, a village about two miles from Chittoor. In the afternoon there were lurthcr rejoicings. A meeting of the Collector's officials was held at Grimes pett The inscription “Hail Victoria "in letters of gold on crimson cloth, glittered over the entrance. The proceedings commenced with music, which continued for a short time, after which Mr. V. Krishnama Cliarlu made an excellent speech. Mr. Noras inga Row addressed the audience in Tdugu, and the meeting terminated with a distribution of sandal, pan lufstri. Bowers, fruit, and sugar-candy. The whole party drove to the Asso- ciation Hall, where a treat was given to the boys of the several schools in the town. Ink-bottles, lead pencils, and slate pencils, supplied by the Collector's officials, sweetmeats supplied by Mr. C. V. Srinivasa Chariar. B.A., and fruits and sugar supplied by K Subbaiys Chetty, were distributed among the schoolboys, who numbered over a thousand. Silk caps with gold embroidery were distri- buted among the boys of the Jamkhani Dramatic Company. The Mohammedan paction of the party then separated to*conduct their procession round the town. Half an hour later the rest of the party, chiefly Hindus, went in procession in the opposite direction, and having met the Mohammedan procession at Bhcema Row's Choultry, joined them. The united party then proceeded towards the Association Rooms, where the Mohajnmtdans gave a cordial reception to the European gentlemen and ladies of the town, ii well as to the Hindus. Some native music followed, after which the Europeans retired. The Hindu and Mohammedan gentlemen altcndcd the Taluk Cutchcrry, where tire Talaildar distri- buted fan mfiri, flowers, fruits, and betel leaves. After supper a nautch was held Cochin.) ix thf Prttidincf of Madras* 65 at the Association Hall, and continued until midnight. The Preaid enciu! Address was adopted and signed. COCHIN (MALABAR 1 . The pepnlMioa amount! to 15,698; com pttti* Cariitian!. 8.360 ; Hiid« 4,383 ; Mcbam- wl.m, a. 9 *a i awl «her religions 13. TV town rwnio* 16 Boys' tnl 4 Gifli ScboOfc ; ot the !ore«, tiro «ic wholly miinUdned by the VimOrljality, the rr-rjfvler being lid-.l Schctli. It a titimjted that .boot 1,110 poplU utend thoe iwtilut.um. Lnal SriTGoTtnincot -a . here i» l»«$, ind ii noiking sotit&ciatUy. The averse incase of the Munkipelity fee the put fi« yean hn t«*n R% 17,600 per annum. which a apended on I-iblie Worts. KJuoiloo, Sinitn- tka Medical Sen-keg, «d other sere* There ii n large Import inJ expor. (rule. Rice i.t- 1 paddy, cctloa r-xxL, drop, IWjaici, meti.li, weds Ac, are reported The tonal v.lic or the import Irwle Is .bout Rs 54,40,00 Cocoa-ait oil, iuir yarn, coir 6 lire, coir rope, and copprah. coSie, pepper, ind gicgei air Uigf-y ihlpjed to European and Indira pceta The tot.l «nnciil ‘•lor of export! nay be |ranami overhung every street, and some very effective decorations with mottoes appropriate to the occasion were displayed, and illuminated at night At neon the clemency of Her Mott Gracious Majesty was made known to the' prisoners in the Jail, and aoo male and ta female convicts were released. The afternoon was talen up with athletic sports in which all classes joined, and which gave much amusement to crowds of people. During the sports a Fancy Barsar was held in various Ct/elra/ion of the Jubilee of fit Quern EmprtSI tents tint had been pitched oci the ground. In tl-c town i.cco poor were fed, and Rs. 2oo worth of cloths were distributed among them. In the evening the town was brilliantly illuminated, the effect at the Chavadamman and Kanr.iparameswari temples, and at the three native Banin, being exceptionally noticeable, while spacious and brilliantly lighted I'andals had been erected at various placet. The Police Office, the Post Office, the Magistrates’ offices, and public buildings were brilliantly illuminated, as also tire private residences of several native gentlemen. On the « 7th there was a continuance of the afternoon amusements of the previous day, and the festivities wound up with in entertainment arranged by Colonel Psclcunee, consisting of some very well-arranged tableaux, and some songs which were listened to with much appreciation by a large audience of all classes The final tableau of Britannia was much applauded, and “God save the Queen" was sung with great fervour by the whole audience. This ended the Jubilee celebration, which was marked by the utmost loyalty and enthusiasm on the part of all classes of the population. COIMBATORE (VILLAGES!. The event was also worthily observed in the villages, and reports of the celebration were received by the District authorities from forty-one places. A few cf these reports were daubed with saffron paste to indicate the happy- nature of the news they conveyed. They stated that feasts decorations, illuminations, and payers in the various temples mosques, and churches were the order of the two celebration days, and that the Jubilee waa observed with universal rejoicings and great enthusiasm. At Kalumsm, Mr. Kaniyur Kristniiyer, a wealthy landlord of the taluk, gave a splendid fen si to the village Brahmin community, and held a grand service io the ancient temple of Siva, from whence the god was taken round the place in processor. COONOOR (NILGIRJS HILLS). The population of Comxor Is 4 , 77 $. divided tins r— Euro peie?, Etonian., and Native Chtinuss, 1,164. Hindus, 3.247; Mohismtdons and ctbercittM, 367. Jut Her Csw 91 iftrt.—LiN tenant -Coloael W. N. Carey, Ckaanmn; Mr. A- Atuv ; Rev. J. M. BUNDOK, LL.D, ; Rev. Fk. J. DtNI! ; Rev. J. GflAINM; Mum N. G. Benson ; G. N. GROVES j L 'V. GUY; Cohod f. C. KfiYUX, C B. ; Coton.l K Ttcxen; Dr. G. L Waikm; •nd others People of all castes and creeds took pan in the celebration. At o ivu. on the rfirh February prayers for the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty were offered in all churches mosques anil temples. Sweetmeats were profusely distributed among the school children of Wellington and Coonoor, followed by the feeding and clothing ot ■] in rk/ Prtiiittuy t f Madras. 69 several hundreds 0! poor. Al 2 P.lt. a grand precession of Hindus and Mohammedans, with ban nos and different kinds of music, started from Coonoor, and proceeded to Wellington Rice-coarse. Colonel Carey, Chairman of the Munid|iality, read the Prcsidcndal Address, which was adopted amid enthusiastic cheering. This was followed by the reading of a Tamil translation of the Address by the Deputy Talialdar. Tamil verses, composed in honour of the occasion, were sung to music, and an English translation of the same was read. The proceedings concluded with three enthusiastic cheers for the Queen. The assembly (hen adjourned to an adjoining open place, where sports were held tinder the management of Colonel F. C Kcyscr, C.B. At about 7 km. a grand display of fireworks commenced. and large bonfires were burnt on the tops of sereral of the hills around, Almost all the Imaarmen and shopkeepers decorated their premises with bunting and ferns ; and several triutnplial arches had been erected at different places, which were prettily illuminated at night At Wellington, near Ccoooot, there was a Thanksgiving Service in the Garrison and other churches at $.30 A.M. At 11.30 a Urge concourse of the ladies and gentlemen of the neighbourhood arrived at the barracks to witness the trooping of the Queen’s colours by the troops in garrison. The barracks, which had been tastefully decorated for die occasion, looked very pretty. They were decked in foliage, and here and there a Union Jack, a banner, or some scroll of parti- coloured paper with a suitable motto displayed, relieved the dark green of the background. At 11.35 Colonel Kcyscr, the officer commanding the station, rode on to the parade-ground, where the troops had been drawn up in Inc, under the command of Major Daly, of the Royal Fusihera. Having inspected the men, Colonel Keysei gave the order to proceed with the trooping, which was very well performed by the various guards, after which the troops fired a/ende •oil. Three hearty cheers for Her Majesty, led by the Colonel, were given. The parade was then dismissed, and the Officers entertained a [any at tiffin. Then (he Good Templars, Foresters, and exher Societies marched in procession with the children of the place, and a negro troupe. A native procession of School Children and others arrived soon after, and these sang the National Anthem in the vernacular. Along the route triumphal arches had been erected. At the entrance to the Racecourse * halt was made, and the President read the Presidency Address to Her Majesty; the Tahvldar then retd a Tamil translation of it, and copies of it, printed in the vernacular, were distributed. Sports then commenced, while the children and native poor were entertained with a feast. The band of the Royal Fusiliers performed a programme during Celrbratwn cf the Jubilee cf the Queen Enfren (Cnttdalor*. 70 the afternoon, whilst a negro troupe did much to enliven live proceedings. A dusk a capital display of fireworks took place, and on every peak a bonfire celebrated the joyous occasion. The barracks at Wellington were also illuminated, and a bonfire in the barrack square lighted up the surrounding hills, while the band played. The last event of the day was a Jubilee Ball given by the Warrant Officers and Sergeants of the Royal Fusiliers. About 9.30 the guests commenced to arrive, and dancing was soon in full swing, to the strains of the Regimental Band. Tne ball-roam, which had been tastefully decorated, looked reiy pretty with the colours of the Regiment, guarded by two sentries at the upper end. A large number of people from Coonoor. Wellington, and Ootacamund were present. About 250 persons sat down to supper. The health of Her Majesty was drunk with the greatest enthusiasm, followed by throe ringing cheers, and the National Anthem was sung with great spirit. CUDDALORE (SOUTH ARCOTJ. CuddalcCT it Ike hr*d-qtuiten of the IH«nct of South Arc*. It eompri*? within it! hmit» the rciuiiiu cf Fort SoiiW D««vt, • pliw* ol much Importance in the lut century. The booty of CwfcUore in the immediate ffcioUy of the Fort wis fo^deU by the Eul India Company in nSSa. and wai one of it! earlier! Mtikmenu on the Camatic call It cceaairn a popolalion of *3,545 ; of whom 39,997 "• Hindui, 1,983 Mohammodani, aad 1,510 ChriwauK The Hindo s->P a,,! ' eo ouuprues Urge numbers of Brahmitn, traders, weavers, arai (ttiiermeti The educatiniinl wain, of the town are supplied by *7 euaWnhmerlt. in whi* J.J05 bo>* »ml giili are under in.lrwuon. In these establishment! are mclidol a College -durating fee ifce L'nlvmity F. A. Eaomlution, two High Schools educating tp to ll« Matriculation uA five Middle Scion*. The remainder •re Primary Scbxfs. The unilai’rt* of the town U unde* the charge of a Council consisting of twenty CoaocilVot*, who clod tlirir own Chairman. Of the Coundlon cce half are eleieed by the ratejoym; arrl the othtr half *r« appointed by Government. Only fire of the Coonculon are Olhiiata The pruitirril article! of expect are groend am, refined sugar, and ram ; the (rinripal Imjcots are eoal and palmyra rafters The ta cm noticeable local manufacture is that of patunpcocL JuMa Creuurffre- Messrs. II. P.G01U10N, Ciairmc* ; A. B. FoaruKR, and M. Aiumuca P tu*4 StrrHane ;; J. Hun; T. M. HuRSKAU.; J. Laxshmikanva Row; Dhyanayaga H tuiSLlKB ; R. E. NORSOR; Sorgecti-Maioi A. H. I.iaN'C.wbu. , Hajabit Mahourd MURatt Mabxars ; and fonr others. From an early hour crowds of |>eople were seen hastening to the spacious wit Han at the New Town. At 6.15 am. on the 16th February a salute of 31 guns was fired. The day’s programme included British and Indian sports, open to com- petitors of all claves of 1 ler Majesty’s subjects. There was much excitement during the flat race. Rations were distributed to poot Europeans and Eurasians. The best descriptions of mutton, beef, potatoes, and bread procurable were provided gratuitously. The native poor assembled at various parts of the town, and were Oad4apah. . '« tht Prtsidauy of Madrat. 7' wrvrd with rice, and presented with sufficient money to give them a good day’s meal. At a special service in the Roman Catholic Church, after the Ti Drum had been sung, & hundred voices composing the choir for the occasion sang the National Anthem ; and at the Anglican Church, ar the conclusion of the sermon, the National Anthem was sung by the entire congregation. At 7.30 p.m. all the buildings around the plain were lit up A transparency showing the word* “ God bless our Gracious Queen, Long may She reign over her devoted Subjects,” was wry prominent The Roman Catholic Church and College were excellently illuminated At the Old Town, several private residences were prettily illuminated, and the transparencies "God bless our Queen,” "God bless our Queen Emprew,” and “ Long live our Queer. Empress,” were marked by much taste. At 9.30 p.m. there was a grand display of fireworks which lasted for an hour and a quarter, after which the great crowds of people cheered and dispersed. The Presidential Address was adopted and vgned. CUDHAPAH ICUDDAPAH). Cuddupnh, the chief town of the IJUtrict c 4 the rame name, is situated eight miles from the river Pesmr, and a cn the teeth western line of the Madrmi Railway. It hoi a ccnaldemhle trade to cottco. indigo, rice. ghee, -emetic, gun. 4c. 71 sera U a Municipal Council ccedwtcg of ilxteca member* TV population it (8.9S3 ; c t wtson lt,n6 arc Hindu* 7,1-3 Mohammedans, and 496 Chrinkaa*. It it the he ad-quart on of the I>«tict aad Session Judge, the Collector, the Head Aniitaot Collector, the Police Super-nteOiltit, Potrict Forett Officer, Eaeorttve tenter, Diwrict Medical and Sanitary Officer, District Mui«IIT. and teieral Other official* The principal bulldmc. an the Court Hour. the Collector's Cutcbmy, the P«t Office, the Jail, the Municipal Diipeosuy, toi the Mucirijel High School Usee* am a High Sobad. a Middle School, aad t«o other School! where the Vernacular is principally taught, a Nxxal School under the iiu.nageB.ea: of the Local Fusrf Board, and a School es-ablUhtd by the London Miukn ter the education of Ote g.rU In EaglUh. Thera are two Church*. for Protestants. a=d one far Roman Csihclle* JMa Ctmmuttr. Messrs. L Mooar, Ciarmax ; M. W. ElUOT, Smrrtarj ; A. W. B. Hioci.ss t C. J. Johnston ; A. P. Elliot, Dittrict XuwafTj H. C- H*»s.v ; »r. M. Iyasawmt Piilai 1 Mews K. SssHiaH Chettv ; AUDI. Xaxak Muu Sahib ; K. Scsmaii Cnitr ; and twelve other* The morning of the 16th February was ushered in with »/t» dt jeii fired by the Railway Volunteers. At 8 *.«. a Jubilee Service was conducted in Christ Church and in the London Mission Chapel Thanksgiving* were offered in all the mosques and temples. About 3,000 poor people were fed and dothed in MuthiaJ Sastriar’s Chuttram and in the Poor House attached to the Civil Dispensary. From noon to 3 p.m. there were numerous processions, the chief among them being that of the village official* with trumpets and drum*. The grandest was the public procession at 4 p.m., from the Post Office. It numbered between 4,000 and 5,coo persons 7? Ccbb ration nf the Jubilee ej the Quern Empress fcombum. who marched with flags and banners, and a native band playing English airs. First went tom-tom beaters and trumpeters; nest came a la^e assemblage of village officials ; (hen a native band ; and following the bind were the leading officials, Municipal Councillors, and chief residents, headed by the Acting Collector, Mr. Gabriel Stokes. The piocession slowly wended its way through two of the principal streets in the native quarter, and then entered the High School compound, where a spacious and gaily decorated Pandal had been erected, under the direction of Surgeon Iyasawm y Pillay. The procession was received at the entrance to the Pandal by a Police guard of a hundred men, under the com- mand of Colonel Wilton, the Police Superintendent. When ail were seated, Mr. Scokc 9 , the Acting Collector, rose, and. after a short speech, read the Presidential Address in English. Telugu and Hindustani translations were after- wards read, and the Address was adopted with cheers. The National .Anthem was next sung with a musical accompaniment, Mr. Tussaint, of the Forest Department, playing on the Church harmonium which was lent by tbc Trustees of Christ Church '1 hen followed the recitation of Sanscrit verses composed by Pundit Bhasihachailu in honour of Her Majesty. After the rcctation the Police fired a Jen dr jeit. The Collector called for three cheers for the Queen Empress, and right loyally did all those piesent respond to the call. At about 6 i.m. there was a performance by some Mysore acrobats, which lasted till about 7 o'clock, when the nautch ir. the Pandal began. At S TM. there was a grand display of fireworks in the plain opposite the High School, and at its termination, about 9 p.m. all returned to the Pandal, where fan safari was distributed, and garlands of fiowets were placed round the necks of the ladies and gentlemen present. Dr. Iyasawm y Pillay proposed three cheers for Mr. Stokes ; and Mr. Higgins called for three cheers for Dr. lyasawmy. These cheers were given very heartily, and the festivities terminated at 10.30 by the band playing the National Anthem. The Municipal Council made a grant for a fountain in connection with the Cuddapah water project, which will be called the “ Victoria Jubilee Fountain." CUMBUM (KURNOOL). Cumbnm i* ao old town, with x population of 7,1701 of whom 4*691 art Hindus, 3 , 4 ?l MohfimnKilans and 8 Christians. There k one Local Fond School here. Tae chief experts we indigo* j«*K**y, *n»l dtp*** ; the chid inpoits are salt, t chore.', coccM SUNCM ; D. SkNIYASA Row ; H. B- AOPW ; D. Jaccanatma Row Pintaiv ; C. KtlSHNAUWMY Aiyai ; HOOSSAIN Khan Sahjb ; ao.I Alt x>»ctan*u*' ffi Prttidency of Madras. J3 A large and beautifully decorated Pandal had been ctcctcd in the compound of the Deputy Collector's office, with a triumphal arcli, covered with green foliage, having over the entrance the inscription "God save the Qneen" in large characters The Pandal and the compound around were crowded with alxiut 4,000 people. All the lading Europeans; and Natives of the sratioo were present During the day prayers for Her Majesty were offered in the churches temples, and mosques in the town. About j,ooo poor people, including Hindus, Mohammedans, and Native Christians who had come in from the neighbouring villages, were fed; nautches were held ; native music was played ; and acrobats performed At night there was a display of fireworks. Tbe Pandal and the compound, as well as the road leading from the office to the town, a distance of about a mile, were prettily illuminated. Tie house in the town were whitewashed and illuminated by their owners, and the day was observed as a high festival by all classes. Dancing and music were kept cp til! a late hour in the night There were also sports and aerobatic performances on the 17 th at 4 c.m. at the conclusion of which. i! fiir was fired It was decided to erect a " Eountaui ” in memory of the Jubilee. DACHEPALLE 1KISTNA). The celebration of the Jubilee in this town was a great success. A large and handsome Pandal was erected, where the people assembled in large numbers. A Royal stluie of 3 1 guns was fired; several speeches were delivered extolling the virtues of Her Majesty ; and odes com|>osed for the occasion in honour of the Queen Empress were recited. The Presidencial Address was read and received with enthusiasm, and was signed by a few representative!. Prayers were offered in all the temples, mosques, and churches for the w elfare of the Queen Empress, and the prosperity of the British Empire. Poor persons of all castes were fed, and cloths were presented to some of them. In the evening there were liorse-races and other sports; and at nightfall the town was pettily lit up, the illuroir-itons in some portions being pnriicuisriy effective. The Hindu gods were carried round the main streets in procession, with music and nautch girls. Tlv- procession was headed by a portrait of Her Majesty placed in a ricldy decorated palanquin. Fireworks were let off at intervals. At the conclusion of the procession, which was very imposing, the people were entertained with dramatic performances, and thete was a distribution of fan safari. The festivities concluded with the offering up of a universal prayer invoking Heaven's richest blessings on Her Majesty and the Royal Family. 1 74 Ct!eira/i'^ Of la e*e 7.999 are Hindus Si8 ire MoLumedaoi ii»1 5* lio’on? to other raitee. The town rcctnins « I>polp Tahi&Hr's Office, * Snl-Rr» Htadnt, l,S>J Muoitlraw, *o 3 X 6 Chcutiinc. Thrre ii a Local Fad Middle Sc'otJ. whicl tiw two reently »l*il to the Standard of > High School. There are is Reiult School* Three ii a Union FBncSnTS furmed under die Provisions of the New Leal Boixb' Act. The atapll commodities «« paddy, toUow, and ugu-eaoe. Dyring u-i sat anted oa ettMfvtly. CsmmitlH.— Moki. llltlCUl RAO, CAsirMB* ; T. A. StIUKMUOA SCKDBAM PlLLAl, Slmfary ,• V. Sanaa RaO, II. A. 1 N. K. NUAUPPA PlU-AI. B.A. i Z. BAUAVEX- KATABAMA NxiDU , M_ S. VxXCATABAUAXA IlHOX J MtClIAl PllXAI 1 RaUACHAXDBA NaIDO ; M. MnarxuiCA s*lt:t : and several othcik The baraars, the streets, and lanes, were adorned with rfyraiumi. A large Pandal had been erected in front of the Taluk Cutcheny, at the entrance to which was a triumphal arch, bearing, in gold characters, the words “Long Live the Empress of India," both in English and in TamiL At sunrise two prisoners were released, l’rayeis and Thanksgivings were offered during the forenoon in all the Hindu temples and Mohammedan mosque* More than 3,000 paupers of all daises were fed Alms were given to poor Brahmin* The members of the Jubilee Committee went in procession, headed by a small body of Police, to the spot where the memorial Well was to be dog. Toe first sod was turned by the Chairman. The procession then moved towards the Local Fund School, where the boys had already assembled- Sweetmeats and fruits were distributed to more than 1,000 schoolboys and girts. At about 3 p.m. a public meeting was held in the premises of the Taluk Cutcheny, which was specially decorated for the occasion On a dais which was adorned with flowers and garlands, a photographic portrait of Her Imperial Majesty was placed, and an able essay on the great benefits of the British rule to the people of India was read by the Sub-Registrar, the purport of which was explained in the vernacular by the Taluk Sheristadar. Sanscrit verses in praise of the virtuous rule of the Empress, composed by a learned Pundit, were read before the assembly. CtMralmi of the Jubilrt of the Quota Enprtli (oa»m>vu.m. -6 The portrait of Her Majesty was then placed in a beautiful palanquin, and carried in procession. Over 1,000 people followed it. The town was beautifully illuminated at night. The illumination of the Taluk Cutcherry compound was very attractive. The festivities concluded with a grand display of fireworks. Tnc Presidential Address was read and adopted. The permanent memorial in commemoration of the Jubilee i« to take the form of a Weil, which b to be called "The Victoria Jubilee WclL" A Tennis Club has also been started in honour of the occasion, under the designation of 11 The Victoria Lawn Tennis Club.” DHARMASTALA (SOUTH CANARAV This is a ami!) town. fortT-*i« miles from Maagakce, containing a Tcaple. which is visited bp pilgrims from different puu of India. This ancient place of worship, dcocated to 5 hiva. rmmbm in votaries by millions in son: hero India. To *11 who visit it pecviiinm arv >H|ip!irt gnUi*, nre- spective of carte, and whatever may be the length of time for which the .ipjdiel are reunited. Time are no Governmcat Offices here eiccpc a Poi^e linUte. The Jubilee was celebrated here on the 16th and i;th in grand style. Invitations hid previously been issued throughout the taluk. There were not many Government officials present on the occasion, most of them having gone to Mangalore to take port in the Jubilee festivities of that town. In the morning of the 16th nee was distributed to a large number of poor people who had come in from the neighbouring villages. Abi;haiam$ were performed, and special prayers were offered for the king life of the Queen Empress. About 600 Brahmins were feasted in the temple. At night the temple premises were illuminated with thousands of lights, and there was a torchlight procession of the gods, followed by a display of fireworks. After the pupa was over, sugar, dates, and fan uifiari were distributed among the people who had assembled there. The same ceremonies were repeated on the 17th, but the illuminations at night were on a grander scale. About 6,000 people took part in «be festivities. The expenses were borne entirely by Mr. Manjaya Hegdey, ilie manager of the Dharmastala Manjuiuth temple. DHARMAVARAM (ANANTAPUR). 'll* population of ihli town Is 5,916, rood Wing chiefly of Hindis There ore a few Moham- medans, and native Christians, and cce Etot !r*lm_ He town hssbwo made a Union tadsr the Loral Beards' Act. The chid mnnofieteres are silk and cotton drths, and nwjh blanket. ; rcuitfry paper is also manufactured in same pans of the taluk. The town trades in nik arrj bilk* doth* chiefly with Madras and Sale*. JvHt* C+r*miiUf. — Mesin. H. lUOAVINOIA Row, Chain*** ; p. VrejasaWky Xaidc, SmUrj; R. CopAiACHAktAk t Ha>uma.vima Row ; J. S. Smith ; T. Naka^iuha Chaklu ; T. PcuiAH; c. Vekkatakaviak ; A. K. J«va>a Row; L* Dasaita C HETTY; and fan others. in Iht Prciidtnry cf Med rat. 77 Dln^lrol.l On Jubilee Day the people gathered in large crowds from all pans of the taluk. AMskakams and arthanat were performed in the Hindu temples, and prayers were ofiered in the Mohammedan mosques that Her Majesty might be blessed with long life and prosperity. The poor were fed. At 6 r.K. the town was decorated and illuminated as at the Kartekai festival About 4.0M persons of all castes and creeds assembled in the Pan dal that hid been erected on an open maiden. The Prcsidcncial Address was read and explained to the audience in Ttiugu ; it was then enthusiastically adopted. A Pundit recited in Tclugu verse the benefits of liritish rule. The people cheered repeatedly. This was followed by a musical entertainment, and a display of fireworks. At 9 P.m. the assembly dispersed, aftCT the distribution of pan ivpari and fruits, with loud cheers for the Queen F.m juris. Sweetmeats were also distributed among the schoolboys. Later in the night theie was a procession of the gods of the chief temple, followed by a large concourse of people. On the 17th the poor were again fed, and the most indigent of them were presented with cloths. There were sports in the evening, and prizes were distributed to the successful competitors. Sweetmeats were again distributed among the children. The permanent local memorial will be cither a “ Chuttram ' or an “ English School"— both much-felt wants. DlNDlOUL (MADURA). Dindigcl b the thief town in the northern part of lln Midursi District, and ibe hrad-qnnlrre of a Sob-Collector. It t» nearly 1,000 feet above ica-lml. Ii i> bull to Ibe eat! of a hug* ptrasie bouldar min* ohreplly on ih. tooth tide to x bright of rSs feet At the summit Is an abandoned Temple, the lower put of which it If. sow parts very findy cured. Tbe top c( the rock is strongly fortified. >D the acmaible put. brir C g corded by a huge «one wall of French cccuraoicn. Hyder All's inllii* are inscribed over the principal gateway. Coamrading the roods leading to the tooth, D Indig cl was long considered an impottant xrilimry pal Tbe p niton «• withdrawn •bos! twenty yean ago. The populatioo in I. t w.it i«,«Sr. There is >■ oM-ttlahbthed Pro- tenant Mission it week in Ibe town, connected wilh which arc a Hotpltal and 1 Diprasary, which are largely retried to. There is a Normal Scbsol fae ibe Imlnlt* of Chrittiin Teaches. There are ton Middle Schools and ooe High School JMta Camilla.— Mews. C. H. Moons tv, Chairman ; G. S. HiCStV, Sr/rUtry: ]. E. Evans; Rev. Da. E. Cittsrat, M.D.; Messrs. T. Hum ill ; W. You NO ; ABDUL Kabim KHO ; Ml* Sultak MoHlDitJi ; C. SH£a*S ; SOVDBAM ITSR Raoavkndba Row ; and other.. At daybreak an Imperial salute of tot guns was fired, and immediately after- wards tbe church bells began a lively peal, and then the old Rock reechoed the strains of a band. Scon a peoccsiion, headed by an elephant, went round the town, most of tbe leading native officials accompanying it. The proceiicn caine to a halt near the Rock, where a Durbar was held. At 9 a.m., the Sub-Collector, 75 Crhbralion of the Jubilee oj the Quern Empress (more. Mr. C. H. Mounicy, took the chair, and opened the proceedings by reading, amidst loud acclamations, the Presidcncial Address to the Queen Empress, which »is adopted. A Tamil translation of the Addict* was read by Mr. Anantharoyana Aiyar, and intoned by the students of the C.V.E.S. Normal School ; the large audience listened attentively, and gave marled symptoms of their cordial appreciation or the tribute of k>y*lty to their Maharanee. Then a pupil of the Hindu High School stepped forward, and expressed, on behalf of all the schoolboys of Dindigul, their loyal devotion to so good and noble » Queen. The Schools of the town and surrounding villages were present, and s»ng “God save the Queen” in English and Tamil, with much heartiness. Sweetmeats were distributed among them. Garlands wete placed round the necks of the chief persons present, and, after a few of them had signed the Address the Durbar terminated. 1,700 poc* persons were fed, and some of them received cloths. At i F.M. a very successful programme of spotts was begun. Towards dusk the illuminations on the town-side of the Rock presented a vety pretty sight. The Kerd. Dr. Chester's Hospital, that Post Office, and the grounds of the C.V.E.S. Normal School were illuminated in a particularly attractive manner. The existence of the town is imperilled by lack of water, the nearest source of supply being four miles distant. The improvement of the supply is the fust object towhkh the Jubilee Committee propose to apply the funds collected. If it he possible a “Town Hall” will also be erected, to commemorate the Jubilee, and will be named after the Queen Empress ELLORE (GOD A VERY). ThU bxoutie raMroce of military penriooere is one of tV municipal town* in the Ci*t««iy «&1 it b 40 miles from KimfipMam. In popoUlion i» IJ.OfS. It i. the betd.qtuteH ci ibt Head Awiiixni ColUtlftr, And cuntx.ai a Sibaniirute Judge’s Coart, Munsiffs Conrt. Govern- ment Tcfcgmpk Office. Post Office. TaWMart Office, tod I/xJ Fnrrf Engta**/* Office. Tl.mt arc aKo »i Church M‘*do* Sock*/* High School, three Hindu C**C Giitf Scbcttls, t«o Moham- medan Girls* School*, and one Chiutaa GirU* SdtooL Tie town is celebrated for its cupel*. Jui&t Mean. L. CMilur, CAairvuM ; E. KACHArfcSAAiASArrnY RaoSam, SmUry; Sm Rajah Vxnkatkamiah ArfAiow Bahadur ; Sri RaJam VEMATADar ArrAtow Bahadur ; SRr Rajah Vcllakki Vikka7A Krjshnarow Bahadur ; A. Sivabama KKiSHA av a B. A. ; and Iwenly-lhree others At 8 o'clock a.m., Thanksgiving Services were held m ail the churches, temples, and motques of the town, after which the poor of all religions and castes «erc fed. At 3 »».m. a grand procession with elephants, horses, flags, banners, and music, Started from the bungalow of the Head Assistant Collector, Mr. L, C. Miller. The procession was headed by that geodeman and the principal officials, and ocher residents, and was followed by- the masters and boys of the C.M.S. Erod«.J in the Prtiiitncy cf Maims. 79 High School. Alter proceeding through the principal streets of the town, which wete gaily decorated, the procession entered, at 5 p.m , the spacious grounds of the Fort The Fort was beautifully decorated with flags, banners and arches, bearing suitable mottoes. In the centre of an enclosure, under the shadow of the flag England, there was an ivory throne, and upon it was placed a portrait of the Queen Empress. Flowers were strewn upon the throne. The ceremony concluded with the reading of the Presidcncial Address in English, Tehigu, Hindustani, and Sanscrit. The Address was adopted amid the loud and prolonged cheering of the multitude of about 15,000 people who were present. The rest of the day was spent in various amusements, including the performances of acrobats and musicians : and the festivities terminated with a magnificent display of fireworks which lasted till midnight. At night the whole town was illuminated. ERODE (COIMBATORE). •nil riling towa hi. 1 pipiUilon of 9,1*4 ; Of whom 8 , 3]8 are IlMm, 1 ,084 Muhammdl.es and *y> Christians. It is the bcnd ^uitns of the Sub-Collcuc, ul ot the Assiaant-Snpein tfofcnt cf Police, Coimbicore District. It contains a Dlurirt M anal's Court. > Taluk Cwchmy, the Office of (he D. P. W, Sib-Divpior.il Officer. A Tihik Bend is estlbGilnd fcera. Tb« dlucalkmri inalt.lliai Irelu.lc « n.li.i H^h School. Inchaa *p to lh« lUndanl of Ih. Matricula- tion Eiimlcuion 1 a BUianil Middle Scftcct teaches up to the standard of the Middle School Elimination ; a local Ford Nor mil School, training c? for tie Upper Primary Eusiniliotd j a Manldpil Ccmbiocd Sjstm School . a Municipal Grrli' School 1 a London Minrxi Sclw.1 ; n Mohimuirdin School ; and many other Primary School! utriev ihe Re-rJn «y«M>n. Erode !i ent of the two junction vt.twwi of the Matin* and Snjlli Indian Railway.. It ceadnaa a luge :r*Je in i*RKVTi oMIcb, turmeric, ctiiBirs, paddy, and other grains. JmMm Cimniltit.— Mews. V. A. liBonnt, Ci*irm«» ; K. R. L.xiHtx.va.avarta lYM, &*m t*rj; I. Dciasawmv Pru.ni; Quasi* AuavuddiiS SntB; P. KdiTNA Rao; T. L. K A BAS I SI ; *a«t twonly-rfito «hen. A public meeting was held in Erode at 8.30 a.m. when about 5, coo people were present A plootograph of the Queen Empress decorated with garlands, flowers, and jewels, which is intended to adorn the walls of the Municipal Hall, was placed in front of the spacious Pandal that bad been erected, and in which the meeting was held. The proceedings commenced with the singing of the National Anthem. The District Munsiff, Mr. Dorasawmy Pillai. was unanimously voted to the chair. Mr. M. Venkatarama Aiyat, B-A-, the Head Master of the Native High School, Erode, addressed the meeting on the importance of the occasion. Other speeches followed. The people formed a procession and marched, headed by the band, through Ihe main streets, and returned to ihe Pandal. Food and cloths were distributed to about 1,500 poor people. The pagodas presented a Celebration of tht JubUu of the Queen Emfrtii (Oanjam. gay spectacle, all being splendidly decorated and illuminated. The gods were anointed with holy water, and obiiAa&am were performed. A procession of the gods, tastefully decked out in rich cloths, with jewels and garlands, with silk hangings over the vehicles, then started, followed by the Brahmin pritsu, who sang hymns. The procession, which was headed by dancing girls, met, in the heart of the town, another which had set out from the Municipal premises. A native band played tbc National Anthem, and the rear of the procession was brought up by the officials merchants, vakils, and nura-vidar*. Sweetmeats fruit, flowers, sandal, rose-water, 6c c.. were distributed to the boys of the various local schools. At evening lights were lit in all houses. There was a fine diipiay of firework', and sandal fan tafari, Arc., were distributed by live Deputy Munsifi. A musical entertainment was given, and a nautch was held. The proceedings terminated with three hearty cheers for Her Majesty. All classes of people cordially cooperated in making the cekbrar-on a success. The Presidential Address nas adopted. GAN JAXl (DISTRICT). In (1.5 HUtrkt the JihQee «*as sent bodily oUnrol by all daan of the people. The follow- in* dewtiption of the cdeboilco in wrtnin lownn *f jilln to n\tty town ond luge village in the DUtrict. T« I’reiidcncu! Addror -m ttlopUd by (be Dlurtet Committee. Biridi —The festivities commenced with the holding of special services, and the offering of prayers to the gods and goddesses in all temples for Her Majesty. Food was given to Brahmins and the poor, nnd the latter woe presented with new cloths. A Panda! had been erected for the occasion, and was decorated with festoons ar.d plantain trees, and lighted up with lanterns and torches. A dramatic performance was given in this Pandal all night. The festivities wound up with a display of fireworks, the firing of a feu dejoie, and the invocation of blessings on Her Majesty. The outlying villages in the Zcmindary also observed the occasion in a very loyal manner. Bodiiam.— T he Jubilee was celebrated at Boddam, and a: Parlakimedi, where the Proprietor resides At the latter place a Pandal had been erected, and furnished with a canopy, under which was placed a portrait of tht* Queen Empress, set in a richly embroidered frame. The hall was well illuminated, and hung with boards on which were inscribed mottoes in English, Telugu, and Uriya, expressive of loyalty. A number of persons, including a few Europeans, asscmblod, and an address wa- read in English and Telugu, and three cheers given for the Queen Empress- Thu nas followed by a recitation of Sanscrit verses composed for the in tht President? of Madras. occasion: a musical performance ; and the singing of a Telugu version of "God nave the Queen.” The distribution of fan safari, Ac. wound up the fcitiritiw. During the day special services were held in two temples for the health and prosperity of the Queen E m pr e ss, and the gods were carried through the streets in solemn procession followed by Brahmins chanting Vedic hymns. At Roddam the poor were fed, and at ParUkimedi proems were given to them. BtiDARASiNOL— The o«ra*x>n was celebrated liy special illuminations and offering* in all temples in the Zemindar’s fort and the tahik. Food was distributed throughout the taluk. Chixna Tooncam.— 1 The day was observed as a holiday; and the blowing of conches and the beating of drum* resounded from an early hour. Special savins were held, and prayers were ottered ir. the temples, which were illuminated during the whole of the ensuing night. Danta.— T he day was kept as a high festival at the two proprietary villages of Danta and Suldhantam, and about 500 people were given a heart) meal. There were also illuminations, music, and a display of fireworks. DavAiutoout-HuxD.v— Tire Jubilee was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Food was distributed to the poor and peasantry, numbering about »,ooo. Special services were held, and prayers were olTcred for the Queen Empress in all the temples, which were well illuminated. Dharakote. — The Coun of Wards having made a grant for the local celebration, the Brahmins of nine Agrahoram- were sumptuously fed, while rice and money were distributed to the poor, as well as to tome distant connections of the Zemindar’s family who are in indigent circumstances. The fori was illuminated, and there was a display of fireworks, &c. Prayer* for Her Majesty were offered in the temples throughout the taluk, which were also illuminated. Everywhere there was general festivity. GopALroRa.— Rice and dhoti, sufficient for two substantial meals, were dis- tributed to about too men, women, and children, each adult being in addition paid one anna, and each child six pees. In the evening the pier was illuminated, and fireworks and coloured lights were shown. The children of the Hindu school were treated to sweetmeats, and these of the European and Eurasian school were entertained at tea. IcHAiom- Tnc Jubilee was celebrated in this town with great rejoicings All the temples and mosques, and very ninny private residences, were illuwim^ed. Special services were held, and prayers were offered for the Queen Empress. * he Hindu gods were carried through the town in solemn procession. acci>wir Bn ' e '* CtUbration sf the Jtfoiet 1/ the Qua* Enfrtu 8 1 nautch panics, and native hands. There was a display of tire worts. Uncooked rice, and money, were distributed to the poor and infirm both on the 1 6th and on the «7tH. Offerings were given to the Hindu gods. Jaiuda.— B rahmins and the poor were well fed, and the Jubilee was celebrated with a randy of demonstrations, among which were musical concerts and dramatic l‘ as a holiday, and illuminated their houses. Pkaiapaciri.— Some time ptevious to the festival notices had been circulated in the taluk of the intended celebration of the Jubilee, and the people were invited to participate in the festivities About 4, coo people assembled at Podamvi on the r6th. Prayers, iic. were offered in the sixty-five temples and mutts, which were all illuminated About 1,500 poor, including Uriya brahmins, wete fed. and to 1 -o cripples and orphans cloths were given The toon and the Zemindar's Fort were beautifully illuminated. A Panda] had been erected in tbc main street, where a large multitude assembled ; and, after an appropriate speech in Ur.ya had been delivered by the manager of the estate, three cheers for the Queen Empress were called for, and enthusiairically responded to by the assembled crowd. A pyrotechnic display, which brought the proceedings to a close, followed. Russelsondah.— Ablutions of the gods, offering in the Hindu tempos, and 1 dinner to Brahmins formed parr of the day's proceedings. Food was distributed to coo poor periotic Four Pnndals were erected in different parts of the town, under one of which, in the middle of the town, were nsscmliled the native gentty, and an address was read explaining the chief features of Her Majesty's reign. The address elicited expressions of profound satisfaction. The whole town Oinr«* I i n /hr Pmidnty 0} .1 faJw. 83 was illuminated and tlie Hindu gad was taken aioand it in pcoceswan, accom- panied by torches and blue lights, &c, the Khonds joining in. There was a display of fireworks. About 10,000 people assembled to witness the celebration. In the Mohammedan mosques the poor were fed. Tn all temples and mutts under the management of the Temple Committee prayers for Her Majesty were ottered. Santa Lueshmipcham.- The Jubilee was observed by feeding the poor and illuminating the villages, and by ger.rral festirity. Serucada. Tnc Jubilee was celebrated by feeding the poor, by offering special prayer* and rice offering, dec. to the god*, and by illuminating the Fort and die town. The outlying villages of the taluk also celebrated the Jubilee. Sowdasi. — The feitival was observed by feeding the j>oor, and by illumiiuticns at night Talasamudium.- The town wa* adorned with festoons and illuminated; special services were held m the place* of worship, and offerings were given to the god. Tsckai.y.— ' T he Jubilee was celebrated by illuminating the Foil and temples, where offerings were given in honour of the occasion, and food wa* distributed to the people. CINGEE (SOUTH ARCOT1. Tbs town was c*ce known is E151 jih. hat It So* been re-mmed Ginger, after the finvMt fonrtM in infinity. The Fortmi vu formed of three Wrc^ty fcnifitd hi!!», (aunlel by -sti- ff driomvallntiM, andoting in me* ff o»cr seven nil*. in eircrafcrenc*. The fortiBcitiorfl ire aid to hite been ecmaancwl in ibe jnr l«a by a Governor of Tsnjnre. Gicgee then lieeuae a urat^V-il of the V^iynapr King*, ft —sit aimhra-n by tie Meiammebn King* of the r>ecaa in 156*. In 1677 Sinjl «xompli*hol tb« aptureef the foil In (6|« ibr ptsre »u tended by the irwie* of the Emperor of Delhi. The sege it «ii to hove lutes) *lght yaiv In 1750 the French, under Bruy. captured Gzgee. It ipfl it wsr woed by tbe Brtllih. In ijSo it »» «urm>Jirol to HysJer Afi. The forlldcuioM ire tow u ram. The local celebration consisted of illuminations ; the offering of prayers for the Queen Empress in the temples, mosque*, and churches; and the feeding of the poorer classes. The gods from the Vishnu and Siva temples were brought down to the river in precession, when AfamiagafjJi was performed. At night there was a grand torchlight processor, which was attended by large crowds. At about 7 a.w on the 17th the gods were taken hack to their respective temple*. Thanksgiving Services were held in the Jain temples and in the Roman Catholic church, which was decorated and illuminated In almost wry boost hymns were sung in praise of Her Majesty. Pathta was performed in the Moslem mosque, and CeMrafm i of tht JubiU< of the Qu'tn Emfrta *4 many poor Mohammedans were fed. At 5 in the evening there was a great gather- ing of rich and poor people from all parts of the Division, when a sketch of the life of Her Majesty was read by C. S. Knstnnshma Aiyangcr, and the people cheered enthusiastically. This was followed by a display of fireworks, which lasted for about an hour. Sandal and pan mpari wctc distributed. The Presidential Address wa* adopted COOTY (AKANTAPUR). Tbe population U 5,J7J, *n:l foduiU* Hindut 3,749, Motummolifta 1,587, Chriitim 37. Ths town p >•!»/> a fomttt of flttl luer^Us built la the eul/ pert of tWsiitmth wntiry, which iMicea Mahratu nrorgMd. It wUeqoeatly fell into the bond! of Hytier Aii. and puscd to the Eofillih by a treiry with the Nuam. who hid captuitd it after the fwU cf Tippa. There b a European cecr^texy in which (or 1 time the body of Major- Gexeral Sj Thom** MtZTO, K.C.R, Govera* of Mrnlrx*— who died here in iS27~reUed before its removal to Kor, St. Ge.regc, Modrtv There is a large Choultry, with a beautiful Well bail: z> memory of Sir ThotM* Memo, to muk public gratirole for his aterai oration. formerly travellers w»e fc! in tbe Choultry. The endowment has been utilised in erecting; tbe prestsr. Mur.ro Dispensary building, and in partially •Jjj^irltc^ it This is the hnd-quartm of the Gotty Division of the Aninupur Dbuxt. Die town attains n Deputy Coltettoris Office, n Dncrict MunwrTs Coin, and a Tahriliar'a Office, Uiidei reveral other mitor offices, a taadoo Mrazco School, and a Sanscrit School. There are wverai A5*>:iarions ia the town engaged in prorootir^ the political, social, and rdig iou# Improvement of the ptopfe in the District. JM to Cmmitffe*- Mews. P. T. kAjAGoru.* CMAttAft, Rao BAHADV*, Ouirmam ; P. Kesata Pillai, Rao SaHis, Stentas ? ; T. KamachlmL'i.a Row, R.A., B.L. ; T, Keuhxa* MOOATHY lYENOAK, B.A. J S. RaCMAVK.MMIA Row ; J. SlUUVASA RowRaoSaKJI ; A. OHKU Km an Sahib BAHADUI ; and twelve others. The Jubilee was celebrated here with great enthusiasm and success. It was announced before sunrise by the filing of musketry on the Fort ramparts. The town put on a gala appearance. Her Majesty’s photograph was carried through the chief streets with music More than two thousand persons of all castes, creeds, and orders were entertained with sumptuous meals a: the Munro Choultry. Prayers were said in all the temples, mosques, and churches. Sport* were held in the evening, and prizes distributed. At 6 O'clock a mass meeting was held, at which Mr. P. T. Rajagopxila Chaiiar presided. Mr. P. Kettva Pillai read the ITcsidendal Address, and said that under Hct Majest/s beneficent reign the Indian people had derived many rights, and obtained various blessings. Mr. J. Srinivasa Row read a Tchtgu translation of the Address The Address was then accepted in a very loyal manner. Mr. $. Vusudcra Rao, 13. A., announced that it was proposed to establish a “Memorial library'' at the Sanscrit School in honour of the Jubilee and that efforts would be made to open this Library on the aoth June. Mr. P. Krtshiuma in thr PraM/ney of A/jJrat. 85 Chany recited a Telugu ode composed for the Jubilee by himself. Mr. Ramzchen- drapah also recited some verses of live National Arnhem, which was sung in Telugu by the Christian ladies and the London Mission School girls, the audience standing. Euihiuiastic cheers were given for the Queen Empress; for the Marquis of Kipon, the late Viceroy of India ; the Earl of Du (Term, the present Viceroy of India; Mt. Bourkc. the Governor of Madras; Mr. Nichoteoo, the Collector of Ananupur : and for the Chairman. The proceedings ended with the firing of guns. The children were given sweetmeats. The gods were taken in procession round the town. GUDALCR (NILGJRIS). Tit chirf town of the X*mb»!»ko: imshsm. cousins 1.769 InhibluoM. It it :he centra 0 4 the e: 5 « U-iistry of S»lb- 4 »t Wynui A Sub-Mspsratc it nation rl h«e. The pint* wro rrinsfemd from Mikbu to the Nugiri* in 1X77. At 8 a.m. the Roman Catholics attended Divine Service in their church. The Setvice commenced with a procession around the church, formed of the priest and congregation. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary was chanted during the ceremony. On the procession entering the church. High Mass was celebrated. At the close of die celebration the officiating minister delivered an appropriate sermon in English. The Ti Drum was then chanted. At 1 1 a-m. the native Protestant Christians assembled in their church for service. About 6.30 v.M. the Post Office, Roman Catholic Church, and the Hospital premise* were illuminated. About tbc same time there was a display oFfireworks at the PuK Office. At 7 p.m. the Roman Catholics again assembled in their church, when the Benediction of the Ulesscd Sacrament was said. This was followed by the sir.gmg of “God save the Queen ” in English. After this, there was a display of fireworks in the grounds of the church and of the hospital. GUDIVADA (K 1 STNA). This is n pUce of great antiquity, owl ixmtttm liurraaliS Boldins! remains. Its fopahtloa nnroVscx 4,04 s. JnHUe Conrmtta.—RAIW Kawaoaka Vbcxata Naiasimhakao, Chairman . Mosrs. DnOXADl'LA SOSHASADtll NA1DO, Old VaTTCH VrS KATAllI MlAYYA S»il»r, Jtinl Stmfaria I BHAVIH8*rri MAtllKYAK; W. C. Dc MolGA.V J C. Raouavai.vs PtOTALC; V. Ijrsmmaii Rau Potmi.U i F. C. ROMOVE4, and «hcr» A large Pandal had been erected in front of the Anjenaya Temple, m the centre of the town. The chief street was decorated with elegant arches, over which the flags of different nations fluitered in the breeze. The pupils uf the Local Fund Middle School marched in die early rooming, accompanied by their teachera, to the Crlrbration of tht Jnbiltr of thr Qattn Em firm [Guntur. Sr’, temples, singing the National Anthem. After sets ice the students were feasted. Some 300 poor people were fed. A grand mass meeting was held at the Pandal in the evening. A nautch then took place, and two plays were acted, after which the gods were carried through the chief meets of the town in procession. The festivities wound up with illuminations, and a display of fireworks. To permanently commemorate the Jubilee the Committee made a grant for the establishment of “Victoria Scholarships" in the Local Fund Middle School of the town. The Fresidcncial Address was adcpte large hood cotton pietei, tnd four ei! petses. The mirctnndl.e bulea cither to Berunda or Cherulu c* the Ciail. The popiluion is t^,!>*6, iaclndiag 14.706 llladui, 4 , 6 t>) Mohanrmefans 314 Christians, and 7 othm. The Town rantalns the following School. — and Class MiMloo Cottar. Municipal High Schcot, T.otal Fnnd Normal School, Hindu Ar*lo- S merit School. Municipal Anjln-Himlustatll School. throe Night Charity Schools, several Resells grace Schools, sod two GlrU‘ Schools. The Muietpi: tody is formed of four official and twelve non' official Cencelitorv Juki la Ctmmitlrr.— Mown. J. E. SlIAW, CtaVnan ; W. BhavaxacdablO, Srar/erf ; K. Mbutuxjavaiax FtlNTALC I C. M. MtlLUAtV i R. V. Cl U-: Scrvaxaravaxa Kav POSTAL t} [ C. VtNKATACHALAU PtTXTAU' 1 L G. I.IKKAV ; G. VtXXATAPrAVVA, C. C. HaV; I). Cablikr, and twenty-eight others. A magnificent Panda! had been erected in the compound of the Sub-Collector's house. The proceedings commenced with an official reception at the Pandal, at which all the officials, the Municipal Councillors, and meat of the leading inhabitants of the town were present. Mr. C. M. MulUly, the Sub-Collector, addressed the assembly, and proposed the adoption of the Presidcnci.il Address. The Address was then read by Mr. Singaravallu Mudelliar, the Chairman of the Municipality, in English ; after which Mr. B. Raghavacharta, the Taluk Sheristadar, read a Tclugu translation of it. The Address was then received with cheers, and signed. Mr. Ramaehendrayya, B.A., a Native Christian, then read an address on behalf of the Native Christians. Addresses were read by Mr. Mustin Sheriff on behalf of the Mohammedans, and by the Rev. Mr. Unar.gst on behalf of the Lutheran Mission. After these were concluded the Joint Magistrate called up 61 prisoners, and released them. "God save the Queen "was played; and an Imperial salute and fa * dr jdr were fired. Then the European community went to H m lie PrtriJmty , { Madras. »ni.] *7 the Lutheran Mission Chapel, and engaged in a Thanksgiving Service. Similar services were held in all the temples and mosques. From u to j r.M. 1,375 poor were fed. The evening was devoted to the treating of school children. Sports were then held. One of die most interesting sight* of the evening was the trooping of the children into the compound where the sports were held, with tanners flying ; and the pretties: right of all was afforded bp the giris of the Lutheran Mission School All the schools had a treat of sweets and fruits, separate wings to the Panda! being set apart for the girls and boys. In addition to the sports there were acrobatic performances. The people dispersed at 7 p.m. The illuminations commenced as soon at it was dark. There was' a dinner at the Club. The fireworks began at 9.30, and the evening concluded with a grand procession through the town. A fine painting of Her Majesty, in a richly decorated and illuminated frame, was carried in the centre of the procession. It was preceded by all the European officials and non- officials ; while the leading native officials and non-officials, a Police guard, and musicians followed. The town was illuminated. The procession was a most enthusiastic and successful one ; it was entirely native in its idea, and it continued up to 1 a.m. The festivities were continued on the following day. A theatrical performance was given by the Guntur Hindu Theatrical Company. HARPANAHALU (DELLARVj. The pepuhtion of HsrptaikalS T.U'< t* ;o,6io ; of whom 66.R-6 ore Hind:*. 3.63s Wctammedins. 7 Christian", and 1 73 of oihn c*ret The town cf Harpinflhalli was formerly the seal of a follgnr, who resided in the fort which Is now falling tuo min. He popslauon is 6, $36. including a Jain colony. Caaarese a the p remit! tg tongue. There is a t.oml Kind Middle Sihcoi, whne English, T.lugu, and Cannrrse are taught. Tae-e are lever. Pi.l School* where C anarne is taught. Thou K also » Caste Girls’ School, preaHed o-er by a Brahmin Head Mistietl, -hire girls are taught Carareee as wrffl as knltilig end sewing. CnmUief are abundantly manictuied in almost all the villages of the taluk. Jmb/m Cmmian.Stmn. Couxoua Ctiac Row, Cialntaa ; V. Kodasdaiama Aiva*. Secretary ; If. Rama Row j 1. Bhommavah; BprtMASANA Row'; M. Mltca 17AM ; & R. VoSUAi-rAH ; AiaSUPPAM ; and H. Vf.'KOlA Row. Almost all :he houses m the town were whitewashed, and the streets were decorated with lioranam, or string* of Rowers. Money was distributed to the priests of the Hindu temples and Mohammedan mosques, where prayers for the long life of the Queen Empreis were offered at noon. From 7 a.x. to to p.m. eltolam and rice were distributed to the poor of all classes and cloths were given to the most needy. In tire afternoon about 6co boys and girls of the different schools were treated to sweetmeats. Sports of various sons were then CtlciiraliiiH ej the /ubi/ee «f the Queen Empress (Hiudupur. held, and acrobats and rope-dancer* performed. At about 5.30 p.m. the Presidential Address was read by the Honorary Sccicury in Kngliih, and explained by the Tahritdar in the vernacular to the collected audience ; it was then adopted with acclamation, and signed by representatives ol all classes. A grand procession was now formed, which, headed by a band nd grte. The toluc produces country panics ud fi&e bulls. The Rraornt Depil ol the Cavalry and Artillery la Madras ii foot miles from this town. The staple food of the people is rr^gt. which is very '"II**/ grown here. The Taluk Heard »kt &insUtB-.csi last April, nntl the Union Ftnuhsyet lest SepCemliE. JMIm Om-i/to.— Mrstrs. H. Scar* Rao. Chirm an; G. VkKKATAlAUA Cmtttt, BA, Stfrtvy; P. A. Rauasasmiv Iy«* t Korn* Roxe»rpA Cuttri ; V. R*w*ctst.'i>*A CHSTTt ; Hadaui Soar* Row; Khaji Fahiwa*) Sahib; T. Sihovasa Row; Kustii'A GocNaea ; RMMUKOIAH ; Nc.'JArrtAM ; and for others. At daybreak on the t6th February the cleanliness of the town, the festoons of fresh leaves and flowers placed at intervals on the roads, the houses decorated in the Oriental fashion, the triumphal arches exhibiting in glittering letters the words “God save the Queen Empress,* “ Long live our beloved Queen," “ Happy Jubilee of Victoria;" and the activity of the leading inhabitants of the place, gave promise of a gala day. A large number of persons went to the temple of Rama, in the Fort, and, after the offering of poojahs, the deity was conveyed in procession with music to the site of the new temple. Two Pandals, exquisitely constructed and beautifully decorated, gave shelter to the great concourse of people who had assembled there. x Ctl/bratitn of thx Jubtltt of the Quart Emfrtis lldllruncndi. 90 S*aku, or the initiation ceremony for the new temple, which is to be one of the permanent local memorial', of the Jubilee, was then performed, and hymns were chanted invoking the aid of the Divine Being in the erection of the building, and thus to perpetuate the name of the Queen Empress in the town. Mr. Subta Rao, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, explained the object of the festivities of the day. Divine service was held in all places of religious worship ; and prayers were offered by Hindus, Mohammedans, and Christians for the health, prosperity, and long life of Her Majesty. At Doon an 'Imperial salnte of 101 guns was fired by a body of Police constables. Sweetmeats and other refreshments were distributed to the people freely. Three hearty cheers were given for Her Majesty amidst rapturous applause. In the evening all the churches, temples, mosques, schools, and many houses were beautifully illuminated. The Post and Telegraph Office exhibited the inscription "God save the Queen" in glittering letters. The festivities of the day culminated in a brilliant procession of the principal gods. The Presidencial Address was adopted. On the 17 th there were spotts of various kinds lasting for a number of hours. At night there wai a musical entertainment. In addition to the new "Temple" to be erected to Sri Kothundaraniaswarai in commemoration of the Jubilee, a Scholarship, to be called the " Jubilee Scholarship " is to be founded ; and the Chudanathaswarui Temple is to be renovated. ID.MYANGUO! iTINNEVELl.Yj. The 1 6th February commenced with the firing of a Royal salute of 31 guns after which the hells of Holy Trinity Church (S.P.G.) sounded forth a Joyous peal, and a hand that had been engaged for the occasion struck up lively airs, and attracted a large concourse of people to the Church Street. This croud was soon joined by the clergy and the choir in their robes, and the members of the Chutth Council, and an imposing procession was formed, headed by the hand, and the school children carrying gay coloured banners. This procession passed through the principal streets of the village, and then entered the grand Gothic Church, which had been very prettily decorated. Here a solemn Thanksgiving Service was held, the officiating priests being the Rev. Messrs. S. Gnanamuttu, M.A., D. Pakyam, and P. Swamiadian. At the conclusion of the service the National Anthem was sung in an excellent manner. At noon another salute of 31 guns was fired, and at 1 p.m. a treat was given to the school children and the lace women, and one hundred poor people were fed. In the evening there Were public games, races, athletic sports fencing, &c, and the Kolattam performance. Iahkpatll.1 in the Prttiietuy cf Madras. 9 < At 6 p.m. the 11 Victoria Memorial Lamp “ in the centre of the Church Street, which it to be the permanent memorial in this town of tlie Jubilee year of Her Majesty, was lighted amidst the general acclamation of the people, who had assembled in large crowds to witness the ceremony. At 6.30 p.m. there was a grand illumination of the streets, and the church. At 7 p.m. there was a precession of the clergy, the choir, and the people round the church. Evensong was then said by the Rer. D. Pakyam, and an appropriate sermon was preached by the Res*. S. Gnanamuttu. M. A., on the personal history of .the Queen Empress : the brilliancy of her reign ; the military, naval, and commercial power, glory ar.d prosperity of the British Empire ; and the many benefits conferred upon India by British rule. Tl* National Anthem was again sung. At 830 p m. an Imperial salute of tor gun* was fired, and the Kvlattam was resumed by the young men of the village, who from time to time raised cheers for Her Majesty, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Prime Minuter, the Viceroy of India, the Governor of Madias, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Metropolitan of India, the Bishop of Madras, Bishop Caldwell and his family, the Dutrict Magistrate, the District Judge, the Snb-Colleaor, and the Head Assistant Collector of Tmnerelly. This entertainment continued till the small hours of the morning, and the rejoicings wctc brought to a close by the Rev. S. Gnanamuttu calling for three cheers for the Queen Empress The call was vociferously responded to by the large concourse of people. The Presidential Addrets was adopted. ISKAPALL1 OJELLORE). This itiM' It tituMed "bout ihirtren miles to the roith of the I’ennir river, »oJ ebout iweaty-two rilei north-out of Nellorr. It hot a population of ebout i,«o; Hindis pie ponderate- The rtrroumlinj; hsmleti are cbitSy occcpced by boatmen and 6.b<-m«n. The Inbebiuc/r are chiefly occupied in the maiiefulun of tail foe uippty to the interior of the District. The tora is the htad qnsilcn of two 0 «c«t. of the Salt, and one Officer of the PuLUs Works Department. On the occasion of the Jubilee celebration the Salt and Public Works Department officers raised a subscription among themselves, fed their subordinate establishment?, and arranged for sports, fireworks ar.d illuminations, on the nights of tlie 16th and tyth February. On the morning of the 16th the Salt Contingent was drawn up on three sides of a square, and a short Address in Telugu, setting forth the purposes of the celebration, ar.d the benefits the people had derived during the reign of Her Majesty, was read to the men, who then fired a feu de je it. At 4 p.m. the men of the Salt and Public Works Department establishments met on the ground prepared for the 6pcrts. The enclosure and entrance arch were gay with bunting, leaves, and flowers A tent, gracefully festooned with garlands of flowers, had been 92 Cddrati.m of Iht Jubilet of tht Quun Bmpreti [j pitched for the accommodation of the ladies present The sport* were continued for two evening), terminating with a display of fireworks, and three ehccr; for the Queen Empress. The road from the $al: Factory to the Salt Officers’ quarters was illuminated on both night*. The Prcttdendal Address was adopted Great enthusiasm prevailed. JAGGAYAPKTTA (KISTNA). This preopero** town ha* a popalatioa of 10.07;. divided is follows Hindu, 9.B0S, Mehatmnedani 851, and Christians 13. Twenty-Sv* per cent of the knhafallaau »re engaged in trade anil waving. Under the r.ew local Self-Government system, JaggoyaptUa bin heoxtc • Uokq. It contains the Deputy Tohiildar'. Office, a Loo! Kami l>.»p Hindu., 1,111 Mohammedan^ (ml 5 Christiana. There h > local Fund .School In tk* Iowa, besides three Ptal Schools. The town forms port of the Proddatir Taluk, and the scat of the Union Paachayel It is the centre of a luge trade, the chief article* of commerce being indigo and cotton It is 12$ miles fjeen Muddhinar Railway Sution, with, which r. is connected by a very good metalled raid, ccastroc'.cd during the Urt ft rainr, It exports to Shnlcpur the course cotton doth that is n i nti ictarol to a coariderahle eitent both a the town and the odjoinirg villages. /■hi* ComnUUf .— Mean . PULLOK SUBBA Rau GA«tr, Chairman ; V . Ratra MnosittAi, Srmtttr ? ; Pavadala Pahthasaiathy Naido ; Wahourd Jaher Hussain Saii ; Rama- swamt Ivar i Marwadi Xaal Chord i Gaiiio Sauj Gandics-ta Naraira Row; and Svid Abbas*. Early tn the rooming of the 16th February the foundation stone of the " Jubilee Choultry" which bore a Tclugu inscription, was paraded in procession through •! in lie Prrsidenty of Madras. 93 the principal streets preceded by native music, and followed by nautch parties. The procession was attended by the Chairman and members of the Jubilee Committee, by officials, merchants, and all the influential ryots of the toon and adjoining villages. On reaching the temple dedicated to Siva, on the banks of the Femur, the procession stopped. Then the Secretary made a short speech, and the ceremony of laying the foundation stone was performed by the President amidst cheering by the assembly. Three enthusiastic cheers were given foe Her Majesty the Queen Empress, and the meeting terminated. The feeding of the poor then commenced and lasted till r p.m. The poor of every caste and creed, amounting in all to 8oo, were fed, end roo of them wete presented with cloths. At about i p.m. a treat was given to the bojs of the Local Fund School, several of whom recited Telugu verses in honour of Her Majesty. At 1 p.m. there was a performance of legerdemain, which affoeded great amusement to the assembly. Pundits recited Sanscrit verses composed by them in honour of the Queen Empress. A singing party was now given, which continued to amuse the assembly till 6 i-.m. Then a meeting of the members of the Reading Room was convened, and it was announced that the name Of the Reading Club had been changed to that of the “Jubilee Club” from that date. At 8 p.m. a nautch was held, and afler that there were several dramatic performances. Prayers for Her Majesty were offered ir. all places of public worship throughout the day. The Prc‘idencj.1 Address was adopted. The town was illuminated as on the Karthiba festival days. On the 17th, at about 8 p.m. a naotch party was given, and at jo p.m. the people went in a procession to witness the fireworks which took place on the bonks of the Pcnnar river. The assembly then returned to the Local Fund School Building, where three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress, and the proceedings terminated. JAYANKONDA SHOLAPURAM fTRICHINOPOLY). /» titer Cemmilla. — Messrs. A SuskOYa Arcaa, Chaim r« ; Manikam PiiLAT ; Bunco Smell ; StfBtAMAM Cmctti, and Vedvurasu RaU. The Jubilee was celebrated with much Ida!, and all classes cordially cooperated in doing honour to the occasion. The town presented an unusually bright appear- ance on the morning of the t6th February. The streets had been swept ; the houses whitewashed ; ihoranams had been hung over the streets ; and several Pandals and arches bearing mottoes expressive of the loyally of the people had been erected at several places. Prayers were offered in both the temples on behalf of the Queen Empress, and blessings were invoked on Her Majesty and the Royal Family. The poor were fed in large numbers, and a few of the most needy were presented with 94 Crltbratbn of tht JutiUt of tJu Quuk fimpras n.iivb-.iri. money and cloths. Salaics were fired, and music played throughout the day. At night the gods were carried in procession with torches and musk, through the illuminated streets. 'Hie festivities continued for two da)S. To permanently commemorate the happy event a “ Well " has been sunk to meet a long-felt want. This was opened for public use on Jubilee day, and it was named the “Victoria Jubiloc WclL" The road leading to the well has been widened and repaired, planted on both sides with mango and jack trees, and named the “Victoria Jubilee Road.” A drinking Water Tank, called the " Victoria Jubilee Fresh Water Tank," is being dug. KADAPPERI (CII1NGLEPUT). At the north entrance of the large Siva Temple two large triumphal arches, coveted with evergreens, had been erected on the 1 6th February, bearing appropriate mottoes, the chief among them being, “ May God bless the Queen Empress of India.” An utfavam was arranged for in the temple, and prayer; were o tiered by the Brahmin priests for Her Majesty’s long life, health, and prosperity. The poor were fed. At about 4 p.m. a grand procession started from the temple, with musicians ant! dancing gitls, and proceeded to the Taluk Cutcherrv, whence the procession organised for the whole of Madararuakatn trtis to start. After passing through some of the principal streets, this procession came to the temple, which was brilliantly illuminated. In the Pandal that had been erected in front of the temple there was a tola! lam per- formance, which lasted about half an hour. After witnesting this, the procession went through the other street*, all oi which were bright with illuminations, then pasted Madurantakam, and returned. The following day there ’wa; a totallam performance at the temple, which was followed by a mutch. Sandal, pan safari, and flowers were distributed among the people. KALAIIASTRI (NORTH ARCOT). KaUKutrl Is the raplul of the Zmimlari of 7J6 square miles of the 'ome name. Its population U 9.955. of whom S.6S7 a>r Hindu, i.ipl ire McSatwiednni, ltd $o ire Christum. It is situated on the right bank of ihe Smamoniukki it the extremity of the Nagmi hills. It amnios • Deputy Tiheildur’s Citchecry, i Sub-Registrar*! Office, a Civil Dispensary, a Police Station, ond a Sub-Post Office. It has a fiaous temple. Urge brain. rod extensive seburbs. It Is much resorted to H7 pilgrims. Gxd cloth is manufactured here. JMUt Cow wiV/w— T he Rajah Of KAIAHACTVI. CMrman ; Me. M. Tixuveshata CKAEUT, SmrtHrji THE FIRST PUKCE ; Messrs. DastAEA Raha NaVaHAM Vaioo ; Pan agaxty SElHACHEUAPATIt Nayanak; Mouneevenkata Soosa Navanami V. RAMAUWMV Ivu, B A. I aid five others. On the 16th February about 500 Brahmin; and roo people of other castes were fed in Ihe Agraharam dote to tlic Palace of the Rajah, and cloth; were distributed KaUakorcht ] iu tht P'tiidoxcf of Maditn. 95 (o nearly i.coo poor people. Prayers were offered in all places of warship foe the Queen Empress At 3.30 p.m. His Highness held a Durbar in the Lutchmi Vilanm Hall of his Palace, which was attended by his brothers and other relatives, alf the officers of the station, members of the Lutheran Mission, and other gentlemen. When His Highness took his seat a salute of 21 guns was fired. The Presidential Address to the Queen Empress was read to the audience, first in English, then in Telugu ; it was then adopted, and signed by His Highness and others. Three Pundits recited verses composed by them in honour of the occasion, e> tolling the virtues of Her Majesty. A performance on the w u, and a naurch followed. The Durbar closed with enthusiastic cheers for Her Majesty, and lor His Highness ; and by His Highness eapressing a wish for the long life and prosperity of Hex Majesty and the Royal Family. Another salute of 21 guns was fired. The Rajah then went in procession through the chief streets on his State elephant, attended by a large retinue, and followed by his brothets on elephants, and his friends in coaches. On his return to tire Palace there was a grand display of fireworks. The churches temples, and mosques, the palace, and other buildings were tastefully illuminated. The gods were taken through the streets in procession. KALLAKURCH 1 (SOUTH A ROOT*. Thu heai ijanten of 1 tsl ah of lire tame mu hu * jojialailon of 3,555. divirto-l n follows 1— Hindu i.x>2. Mchaasoduu 344, and ChltatMm 9. JhSHm CmtmJut. Mercs. T. Bax»iracii2.llah Pilla:, Cbrirmam ; C. Krimckaswami AiYak, Stcrdary; P. Suhia Row ; Haiakstu Huiiaix Au Sahib j K- iMsiKitACiiAkBiAR ; C. DORASAWMY MtDtLL-.Ai.; T. MOTHCSWAUl TlLLAI ; VvriUANAlWA MVDCLLIA* J and cthen* Before dawn on the 16th February guns were fired, and everybody rose culy, and dressed in holiday attire. At 10 o'clock about 200 poor people of all castes and creeds were fed. These people then flocied to the south gate of the Taluk Cutcbcrry, which was very effectively decorated, and where a portrait of the Queen was exhibited, to receive new cloths. In the afternoon a Durbar was held in the Cotcherry, which was fitted up for the purpose, and a musical entertainment was given. Prayers were offered for the long life of Her Gracious Majesty, and pan supari and fruits were liberally distributed. AbiskaJtarxs having been performed in the temples. Her Majesty's portrait and the gods were carried through the streets in procesiioo. The streets were decorated with foliage, and overhung with tformams , and several arches, bearing loyal inscriptions, were erected at several places. At night the whole town was illuminated. At 3 p.x. on the following day there was Cthiralim ej tht Jubikt of tb< Qaun Emfreu 96 another large musical party at the Cutcherry, and another procession with Hci Majesty’s portrait. KARKAL (SOUTH CAKARA). The populntio* of Kartal li J,»a, COMlUlne c 4 2,717 Hindus. 379 Mcfamvaofcns 2*0 CtnMani, nml $6 othan. The Keokiai Brahmins form the majority. The prlnopal trace n in ike, cloths, ami simlolwooi oil. A colossal granite figure erf Baddha, called Gam mate Raya, "hoot $0 fee in bright, and a Jaia temple called Chalii-WookhfeBastl. are the chief object - of attiaetton. The town uauint a DiMrxt MtraifTa Court, a Bepoty TahsildarS Catcheny, a Scfc-ReglUrur’a Office, a Vihcr Station, a Cl»U Dlipcatory. a Loral Fund Middle School, and an K^mtsajy School. JttMla Ctmmirut— Messrs. Andar HVDU S.MB, CA/ormoK ; K. KAMA Hkgcaiii. Sortfor/: A. Krishna Piiui; SaxxaFMYa; SuttNAtPAYA ; E. KatSHNAVA; M. Makgesii Kao ; Imam Said , and save* others. The Jubilee day — the 16th February— was announced before sunrise by the firing of native guns. From 7 a.u. to noon rice and money were distributed among the poor of all classes ; and cloths were given to the infirm. In the afternoon a neat was given to the boys and girls of the elementary schools in and about KarkaL Races and sports were held in the evening. The broad toad in front of the Anantha Shayuna temple was thronged with people, who joined enthusiastically in the festivi- ties. At 6 p.si. the crowd marched in processor with music to the Travellers’ Bungalow, which had been decorated for the purpose, and rosowater was sprinkled and fan safari distributed. The National Anthem was sung by the boys of the I .oral Fund Middle School. On the maida* in front of the Bungalow there was a beautiful display of liteworks, after which the procession passed by torchlight through the illuminated streets, and proceeded to the Temple Tank, where thanksgivings and u/iavaai were performed :n the name of the Queen Empress. The town was decorated with festoons bearing mottoes such as “ God Save the Queen " and “ Long live Queen Victoria,” in English and Canarese. The Presidency Address was adopted. KARUR (COIMBATORE!. Hie pew at lows of Kirn beau do marks of grot antiquity, but » town beuiag the nunc, and lilvated near :h« present rite, was known lo the Rom«« In tha sworn! century, ai ifce cifitil of the CHeia oc Kerala Kingdom. which extended to the western cast ; and Roman coins hue hoco fault hoc it different periods. It •» ceded to the British in 1790. It has a Talek Cut cherry, a Diitriel Mwwff* Court. a Sub Repair's Ofbre, ami * Municipal Dbpenury. The population i. 9,205, dhtribilrd is ialtoui ■— Hindus S.IJ6, Mohammedans 755. and Chrieiani ifi. Tride s iariki! oo in train, gbre, oil, afnoo, chillies, tobieco, saltpetre, Ac. Cattle of good breed are to be hid in the uWk. Monirijol affaire are omdorted by twelve ConncOlore. The Municipality miintaU* n High School. 1 Conduced School, and a few Phi School* There s also a private Srhool which teicbes ap to the Middle School Standard. Con- .1 in !h' Presidin'} ef Afadrar. 97 »do»lilc progra* I. U 3 t£ stale b femilc olmaikm. TRrre nrr two Cos’ Sihooli, ocx hrtongi'.j* to the Wciiciun Miuioa, tiA the other to the hUatelpalUy. The Wesleyan Mii,>o lus .u Industrial Schwi JuKJ* CtfwwiAte— Mas*. A. David PlLLAt. Ciiirrtiui ; T. I_ SCMA Row, Sorter,; Kashm Sakip ; lli» R». Mr. UnU | Mm. NarammaK CllirrvAt Kcppaxa AlYEKCAa j Mutki; VtjlA.'A Chettvm ; PvnY Ramaiyar ; Padxakaiih ; Ckinnawa Mi'diuiii : Samiasiva Aitaa ; and thicr at Son. The streets of the town were swept, watered, and adorned with festoons on the >6th February. Four triumphal arches had been erected, bearing appropriate mottoes at the corners of the chief thoroughfares. All the public offices, and QtAny of the houses in the town were decorated. Guns were fired in rapid succession in the temples. A ' thanksgiving Service was held in the Wesleyan Mission Chapel at 8.30 a.m, and prayers were offered in the temples and mosques. The schoolboy* and girl*, numbering about 700, were mustered in the Railway compound, and marched in procession to the Municipal High School. Each School carried its own banner, and a band marched at tltc head of the procession. The " Union Jack " was carried in front of the procession. On reaching the School compound, the children were marched into the spacious hall of the building, where the leading inhabitant* of the town had assembled. Mr. David PiUay, the District Munsiff, took the chair. The Rev. Mr. Little, of tho Wesleyan Mission, addressed the audience in English, and alluded to the chief incidents in the life of Her Majesty. Hi* speech was translated into Tamil by Mr. Pathamanabier, the Chairman of the Municipality. Verses in Tamil and Sanscrit, composed in honour of the Queen Empress, were recited, and three cheers were given for Her Majcay. The school- boys and girls were treated to sweetmeats, oranges, and bananas. About 3,000 poor persons were fed, and 300 cloths distributed among them. At 5.30 p.m. two corner-stones of a new Gills' School that ia being built by the Wesleyan Mission were laid, one by Mr*. Little, and the other by Mrs. David Pillay. The boya and gitl* of the Orphanage, accompanied by the Rcr, Mr. and Mrs. Little, Mr. and Mis. David Pillay, and other*, marched to the spot in procession from the Mission Bungalow, with banneis and a band, headed by the Union Jack. On arrival at the scene a hymn was sung, and a prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr. Little. The ceremony of the laying of the stone was then gone through. The National Anthem was sung in Tamil ; and after the benediction had been pronounced, three cheers were given for Pier Majesty. At 9 p.m. a large portrait of the Queen Empress, decorated with flowers, was carried in procession through several street*, accom- panied by a band of native musicians, and firework*. This continued till about midnight, when the National Anthem was played, and the Police fired a Jtu drjoit. CtUbraEon oj the Jubtite oj the Quttn Emfrtss [Kumodi. 9 3 A naulch now commenced, which did not terminate until 2 o'clock next morning;. The Presidential Address wax adopted. On the 17th February, at 1 p.m., the people assembled again in the schoolroom and were entertained with music and singing. At 4 p.m. a Luge crowd of spectators repaired to the Fort glacis to witness the sports, which lasted for about three hours. The sports comprised tut races, hurdle races, sack race, tug-of-war, greasy pole, See. They were followed by a grand display of fire- works, which lasted till about xt.30 r.u. The festivities terminated with a nautch. and a distribution of sandal, flowers, and pan lufiari. On the evening of the 18th the people assembled once more in the school-house at the request of the Moham- medans, when an address in Hindustani was tead, together with a Tamil translation of it Mr. David Pillay, who presided at the meeting, referred to the benefits con- ferred on the Mohammedan communitysby Her Majesty’s Government, and thanked the Mohammedans for their large contributions towards the Jubilee celebration. The proceedings closed with a nautch, and three cheers for Her Majesty. About io ( oo 3 people took jnrt > n the festivities at this town. The Committee intends to establish a " Reading Room and library " as a permanent memorial of the Jubilee. KASARGODK (SOUTH CANARA). This wiport ii nbonl JO tnflre to tbr -imth of Mangalore, It wia the louthemanoi point of the ancient Tula™ Kingdom. lu population, rumbaing $.000 scull, c Wesleyan Mission School the procession stopped for a few minutes at the request of the Catechise, who offered up a prayer for the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty. The procession halted at the Deputy Tahsildar's office, and x 01 crackers were fired. The flag was then taken cut of the palanquin by the Chairman, and suspended to a tree in front of his office, amidst the joyful shouts of the people. The assembly now sat down, and the Presidential Address was read and explained by xhe Chairman, who dvrelt upon the tranquillity, justice and freedom that India had experienced during the reign of the Queen Empress. An address in Sanscrit was delivered by a Pundit He contrasted the present state of India with regard to 100 (Miration cf the Jubiitf of thf QtUtn Emfna (Ko«a«».errr. education, sanitation, irrigation, registration, and local Self-Government with the state of things in day* of old. Then there was a distribution of sandal and flowers, and music was played. The company dispersed amid shouts ol applause. On the following night there was a grand nautch and musical performance. It is estimated tliat over j.ooo people took part in the festivities. KOLLKGALL (COIMBATORE). The chief lowi of a taluk nf the ume ranre. It. pojuUtlau U 8.461, of whom Hindu* aaatet 7,951, MuhratucJin. 493, urd Chri.tiw* 18, The Jubilee was celebrated here with much enthusiasm 00 the 16th February. The Police held a parade, and Gred a Jtu it joit. Abithaicms were performed in the Vishnu and Siva temples, and prayers were offered in the mosque* both on die i6lh and t;th. The gods were earned round the town, which was gaily decorated and illuminated. There were grand displays of fireworks on both nights which attracted immense crowds from the town and the adjoining villages The boys and girls of the Town Schools were treated to sweetmeats and fruits About 400 poor people of all castes were fed and clothed on both days Some tree) were planted by M. Sishachellam Naido, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, in the “Victoria Tope," which is to be opened in the north of the town as a permanent memorial of the happy event. The Presidcneial Address was adopted KOTACHERkY (NILGIRIS). Kotaghmy, tht favourite reiidente of the Maiqui* of Djlhoaw, Gorrmce-Ceneral of India, b 00 111. ratem AAf of the Nilgirt plateau. It I* about 6,500 fee; above the tea, and hai a very Mlutciixu climate. It wn. friended in the year l8ja The popelalim * 3,691. It rontiiia 0 Port Ofeie, Polite Station, Court How, a MuniiTa Corn!, u.t three Char the (one far ill denomination., one Buel Million, uxul one Roman Catholic). Mot U the Euro peon reel de til- are proprietors of lei r*a:« in the ncighhourtoil In the Ballon n a Urge K»i village, Thu Kotai are a Bunly rate, »i» lire by working in iroa. They do a little cultivation. The llailr^u Uye by cultivation, and keep cattle. They am in n prraprroo. Cwidilroa. On the dope* below Kot*cherry are jungle tribes. JnbOtt Cukrnim.— Mean*. W. L. Edmixstox, CAairmam ; T. Bastiak, Snnfry; F. R. Grirrmr : Goo la* Hqosais Saii; and Af-paji Ivsk. Two Urge and two small Pandals had been CTCCted in the llaraar Street on the 1 6th February, and arches had been constructed at the gateways of each of the large Pandals, bearing the inscriptions “ Long lire our Gracious Queen,' and “ God bless our Noble Empress.” A large number of European* and Nat ires were present, including coffee planters, officials, and merchants. About 1 50 poor Hindus, Moham- medan*, Native Christian* and schoolboys, were fed at noon. Prayers were offered KrOOT.; In !kt Pnsidattj oj Madras. 101 in all the churches, temples, and mosques, for the continuance of Her Majesty's reign. A Kota's band, the bandsmen being Badagas, was in attendance. Sports of all kinds were held at 3.30 r.M. There was a display of firewcrks_and a large bonfire at night. Tl>e Post and Overseer's Office* and the Police Station were handsomely decorated. A good many Todas, Uadagas, Kolas, Eroolcn, and Curumbers came from a long distance to take part in the festivities. The streets were crowded with spectators. Numerous buildings were illuminated after dusk, and the festivities continued till midnight. On the following day there were sports near the District Board Overseer's Office, and a display of fireworks at night. The permanent memorial will take the form of a "Town Clock." KROSt’R IKISTNA). Krosa bis a popilatka of 1,912 ; of aheni 1,588 are Hindu". 265 MolminnrliUM. awl 59 Chriiliaas. It coatairo a Tahiti and Taluk Maghimte’* Office*, a Sbeitauiar MagoCretr’a Qffia, » Polio* Impostor** Office, 1 SobReghimr. Office, a Potior Station, a Sub-Pott Office, and a Local Fund Middle School. The prihapd trade is in cotton, oil seeds, indigo, cuahoo, cicJnm, laiijj, rot train, Mark enun, 4 c. JnMtt Crmmitrer .— Rajah Vassiiiddi Vbkkatacakshmi NaRMMHA Naidu Bahadui, CAtiman ; Chiiumaiiiila Buvciciracmayayva Kaido, Srcr / faiy / ««m Xoiupasa Sai Kamuu; VCLAOAM'OI Si'ia.sMAMVASt : Maudmio AmiiiL Kariih Sahib; Mahombd Rahumtuila Sahib ; and othen. The celebration un die 16th February passed off exceedingly well ; all classes of the community showing the utmost loyalty. A )eu Jr fait was fired at 6 a.m. From 7 to 10 am., all the temples in the station were 05101 far worship. Thanks- giving Services were held at ri a.m., and were attended by the local officials and others. From noon to 3 p.m., about r,ioo people of all castes were fed. Many of them had come in for the purpose from the surrounding villages. At 4 P.M., a grand precession started from the centre of the town, and passed along all the chief streets. At about 5 f.m., the procession arrived at the Pandal which had been erected for the occasion. Theranam and fags woe stretched orei the Pandal and streets. Attar, rose-water, lavender, fan supari , cardamoms, doves and mace, • ere freely distributed. At 6 p.m., the Pandal was brilliantly illuminated, and at 9 r.M there was a nautch Shortly before midnight there was a grand display of fireworks. About 4.030 people took part in the celebration. There were great rejoicings throughout the taluk. In every village and hamlet special sen-ices were he’d in the templet ; tkaranom were suspended in ihe streets ; and the day was observed as one of great festivity. IOI CddmUion of Ou Jubiiu of thf Qtutn limpras (Bombhak KOL1TALA1 AND ML’SIRI (TRICHINOPOLYj. A procession of Ihe Hindu gods went round the to»n an the 16th February. Bonfires were lighted on the Ramagheri and Thirusangy hills- The Pachamalai and Kollimalai Mountains, about fifty tnilcs off, were splendidly illuminated, and could be seen for miles around, the jungle haring been set on fire. In the bed of the river Caovery Urge Pan dais were erected for the purpose of the joint celebration by the two town*. More than 700 persons of all castes and creeds were fed, and about 150 were clothed. From 5 to 6 in the evening, pens, pencils, plantains, and sugar were distributed to the school cliildrcn. Later on refreshments were served to the gentlemen of both towns Music followed. The rejoicings continued till midnight, when the assembly dispersed amidst loud cheers for Her Majesty. The Presidencial Address was adopted. KUMBHAKONAM CTANJORE!. KumVnkonun is car of live mat indent and sicitd towns in the Presidency, and U wrath reuitol to by pilgras. It w» fonaaly the aaptil of the Chela Kingdom. It it «*■<* criebestoJ for in laming. It is 6 MwnltlpU lawn, with S<\0>S inhabitants i of wfcxn « 7 , $o» tut KLtlss. I .228 me MahtmmtiLvW, 908 »re Chriuimt. anil M nOdeSorf. » |«-r irnl u( the U.mltn ore Brahmin*. It i, the scat of cce of the most lecoeufnl CuU«J« io the Madina Presidency There are thite High Schoali. JtMltt CvMvdtUt . — Messrs. T. Ganafati Iran . Cdrarmaw; P. Tiiamdiswami MudUua*, Srar!i<7 ; A. C. NakavakmwaMI IVE* i S. StslIAYVA , K&IQBtASWAMT Naido ; Scnpa- JtAAAVIA lv»p. j SlTASWAUT ODIAA i Ac. The 16th February was a day of unprecedented enthusiasm. The prominent features of the Jubilee festivities were their spontaneity, and unolBdal character. At daybreak a salute of roi guns was fired. Between 8 and 10 am., over 500 poor people, male and female, were presented with cloths. Over 3,000 people of all classes of the population — Brahmin, Sudia, Mussulman, Christian, and Pariah — were fed in the various places of public wotship and in the choultries- In lire evening a troupe of acrobats performed a series of exciting feats before a large and admiring crowd. The Post Office and other public buildings were tastefully decorated, and festoons were hung over all the streets. The illuminations at. night were very striking. The Mahamakam and Pattamarsai Tanks presented a most picturesque appearance. Lights were placed upon the steps of the tanks, on the four sides, and the reflection upon the rippling water produced a magnificent effect. At about 8 p.m., a grand procession started from the Mahamakam Tank, and went through the main streets. A richly caparisoned elephant, with a howdah bearing Her Majesty's portrait, led the procession. There were the usual other Kand»For.] in the P'tiid/nn °i features of an Oriental festival, as flags, dancing girls band, music, &C. Sugar- candv and fruits were distributed. At the commencement of the precession, the Police presented arms in front of the portrait, and fired a feu it feu. The crowd that followed the procession numbered about 15,000 person*. All the resident Europeans were present. The procession having arrived at the Porter Town Hall, the Presidcncial Address was read, and explained in Tamil by Mr. Krishtuutwami Aiyar, and adopted with acclamation. There was then a grand pyrotechnic display, and the festivities coded with a salute of tot guns. The pnmanent memorial will take the form of “ Wells.” KUNDAPUR (SOUTH CAXARA). KcodipEr is tic cost north: rn taluk is tic Wot Coavl Disrit-.s of thf Madras Flcridencj. TV PortugKsr built a fort here in the 161k century. The town mi oteupied by the Britah in IJ99. 11 his a populaorn cf 115.113 s of wbntn 107,959 are Hisdns, 4.3JJ are Mohamcedans, 2,482 are Chhaians. and 540 are untlusiiied. T'/t Hindu’ ire mr-ily cultivator* of land i anil tboe are several wealthy merthaats, who carry cts trvlc with Bombay, Mywire, Bellary, anil else- where. The town is the hosl-qauWrs of n Head Aswslint Collector. It contains a Taluk Cntcbmy, 1 District Mmmfi's Court, a Taluk Boar-!, a Lscal Plod Sdxol. acd vailons piaces ef worship. Jutikt Ctw-U’fo —Mem? MAV1L RaMAIVA, Chatman: U. BAIU Row. Seer* sey: T. Sadashiva Row j Naoappa Hci.la ; Assam a Snrrri; Suak Ruut; SiraHAuiiurrA ; and Aflctn ulfcers. The Jubilee was celebrated in a splendid manner on the 16th February. Shortly after x Ml- the Taluk Cutcherry was crowded w:lh about 5, coo people, dressed ;o their holiday attire, invitations having been sent throughout the entire taluk, and fcni« having been made free by arrangement with the toll-formers. Tnc Tahsildar, the District Munrifl; the members of the Taluk Board, the Roman Catholic vicar, vakils, landholders, merchants, traders, Artisans, &c., as well as all the schoolboy* and schoolgirls of the place, were present, and were accommodated with seats. The Imperial Coat of Arms, beautifully executed, was brought into the Cutcherry with much ceremony, and placed in a prominent portion. A Kind of native musicians was in attendance, and played English tunes at intervals. Then the Tahsildar read the Canarese translation of the Presidcncial Address, the whole company standing. The Address was received with enthusiastic eheets, and wxs signed. The Mysore musicians played the National Anthem, and a salute of 33 guns was fired. All now resumed their seats, and two prisoners wore brought forward, and released by the TahuTdar. Jubilee songs, both in English and the Konkani Lingnage, composed for the occasion, were sting by some schoolboys and schoolgirls, and were received with loud applause. The people were treated to sugar and fruit ; lo 4 CtUbration of thr Jubiltt of /A/ Qmn Eot^r/is [KtnuUpur. rose-water was sprinkled ; and garlands and bouquets of beautiful and fragrant flowers were distributed. A nautch party followed. At 3.30 p.k., about ico poor children were fed, and sweetmeats were distributed to about joo schoolboys and schoolgirls of the Primary School and the Local Fund Middle School. A jeocession was formed under the spacious Pandal lhat had been erected in front of the Cutcherry, and, led by a band, marched slowly through the principal streets of the town. On arriving at the esplanade in front of the Local Middle School, the piocession halted, and the people sat down. 900 poor people from the sur- rounding villages, who had been invited to he present, had assembled there. Each poor person received one seer (equivalent to two English pounds) of rice, and a quarter anna ; while the blind, the lame, and the very needy received twice that amount. Races and sports of various kinds followed, including wire walking and rop* dancing. The sports and the distribution of alms continued until j.30 p.m., when another salute of 31 guns was fired, and the assembly broke up. The nhoie town was by .this time illuminated with small open lamps, placed on bamboo poles. At 7 o'clock all the Government offices, temples, mosques the Roman Catholic Church, and several private buildings and the principal streets of the town, were illuminated, and there was a display of fireworks. Special prayers were said, and evening service was held in all tiie places of worship ; while from the two principal temples of the town public processions of gods went round the streets. An unique feature about the two Temple processions was, that although the gods started from temples belonging to different, and, at times, antagonistic castes of Hindus, yet, on the present occasion, the people forming the procession marched with torches and music in common, their religious differences being temporarily sunk in honour of the Jubilee. The procession* returned to the temples about 10 i.m. Two native Dramatic Companies performed the same play in sight of each other in contiguous stages which had been erected in front of the l aluk Cutcherry. This " double play " was witnessed by upwards of 7 .coo persons, and continual until sunrise the nest day. Similar arrangements had been made for ilTuminations, prayers, services, and processions in all the principal temples, &c.. throughout the taluk, and the Committee received a report from each institution that everything had been properly tarried out In memory of Her Majesty’s Jubilee the Kundapur Recreation and Debating Club will, in future, be known as the “ Kundapur Victoria Jubilee Union." The permanent local memorial will take the shape either of a local “ Victoria Jubilee Memorial Hall," or a scholarship to be called the •• Victoria Jubilee Scholarship," available to those candidates of Kundapur Taluk who prosecute their studies in the Technical Institute ai Madras. Knrnool.] in tht Pnsidauy of Madrat. 105 KUNGUNDI KUPPUM (NORTH ARCOT), Krnigimdt Buppnm, meanly oJInl Koppim, IncoSw the whute of Xotliapirts, Kooritali- polite, onl Roblmon's and Stewort’i I'.tUi It h» a papulolian of 2,874 pno ui, dittdoi timi : i, j 4J Hindut, 321 Mohamsedani, in! 10 C'hilslius. Ja£j;iom, coriander, gmjc'.'v and kanooga oil lords are atenrivdy cultivated. The paWic ofiicei are the Deputy TahuHar’i Cotcherry, the Pori Office, the food Tied Middle School, Dir pen-ire, Special Sufc-Rrgietror'i Cftre. Riil»»y Station, Fom< Ruga, &c, and a Police Suttee. There are two and a temple. JnMu CmnuJUi.-~y.aan. C. Najiayakaiaw my Muoen.ua, Cithnan; GlODOO Ki«Jri»'CNDR!*it, Sfjrrrjry; Eiurr Allecxas Sahis; Chinnasawmy Iysi ; Goyindaha- JCOI.OO NAlDUi N. JaUANXAIUM PltlAt J SOOStCAMASYYA IYIB J OOd DAVA4t»AVA«T PlLlAt. Mote than 100 poor people were fed at the Zemindar’s Chuttram on the tfilh February. All the public official* of the place, together with a large number of merchant*, tradesmen, artisan*, and others started in procession from Kuppum, when 1 s guns were fired. On its way the pcocesf.on was joined by the boys and girls of the Local Fund School It stopped at the SubMagii'rate’sCutcherry Hall, when a salute of 27 guns was fired, and the schoolboys and girls were treated to sjgarcandy and plantains, and were entertained with jugglery and other amusements. At night all the public edicts and streets were lllumirited, and the streets decorated. At the temples and mosques the day was obserred as a festival and special prayers were said in them for the Queen Empress. Cloths were distributed to the poor. In the Cutchetty Hall, there was a musical entertainment, followed by a nautch, which lasted till ir r.M. The Presidential Address was adopted. The festivities were continued 00 the ijlh, and the proceedings terminated with hcatty cheers for Her Majesty and the Royal Family. KURNOOL (TOWN). The chief town in the Diatria c t Kuuooi. It i!i=di an a icit d land at the unction of the Hariri aad Junuahtudra r.ieis. It has a population of 20,320 i ol whom 9,995 are Hindu*, 10,007 ore MohafTsi.cilam, 320 ire Chilitiani, and J belong to other religi-** It » the head-qaiiteis of the ColUctor. the Judge, and Diitriet Court* The old Fort -u diimantled m 1865. Some mnabrre of the family of th* late Nawib reede in the Palace. On the 15th and 16th February, the chief street in the baiaar, a mile long, was gaily decorated, and mote than twenty one triumphal arches, bearing inscr.pt ions expressive of loyalty and gratitude to Her Majesty, with wishes for her long reign and prosperity, were constnicied by the townspeople at their own cos!. Meet of the shops and houses in the street were whitewashed, and adorned with flag*, festoons evergreens, and plantain trees. Garlands of leaves were suspended at Celebration of the Jubilee of the Queen Emprae | Kurnool. :c6 short intervals, and ornamented the Municipal Office, the Hospital, and the Town Sub-Magistrate's Office. On the 16th at II A.M., prayers for Her Majesty'* long life, and the continuance of her reign, were offered in the principal mosques and temples. Between 9 a.m. and 3 r.n, 1,150 of the poor people in the town, 466 of whom were Mohammedans, and the rest Hindus, Mainland Madras, were fed. The principal residents and merchants of the town met at 4 p.m., at the Municipal Office in the Knmool Fort, where they formed themselves into a pro cession, and proceeded tu the Town Sub Magistrate's Office with music anil dancing. The procession was joined by the Collect!*, the District Judge, the Superintendent of Police, the Executive Engineer, and Other gentlemen of the place. More than 5,000 people of all classes of Her Majesty's subjects took pan in the demoasuation. At the Jumma Musjid a Mohammedan merchant of the town read an address of congmtulaiion in Hindustani verse, and handed it to the Collector. A second address was read at the Cloth Merchants' Baraar. The procesnon reached the Sab-Magistrate's Office, which was already crowded, at 5.30 p.m. The office was very effectively decorated. Mr. Kough, the Collector, was voted to the chair, and made an excellent speech. Mr. Somasundra Saury. Deputy-Collector, then gave an account in Telugn of Her Majesty's life and the chief events of her reign. Mr. Sulun Mahomed Sahib gave eloquent expression in Hindustani to the loyal sentiments of the Mohammedan community. Mr. Subha ShaMri, of Mannekuiita, a Brahmin Pundit, sang a few Tetugu verses composed by himself in honour of the occasion. Mr A. Sabba Rnu, the Chairman of the Municipal Council, seconded by Mr- Vencoba Ron. Municipal Councillor, and supported by Mr. Sultan Mahomed Sahib, moved that the Proideocial Address be adopted. Tbc Address was now read in English, Tdugu, and Hindustani, by the three gentlemen above named, while the audience «oo«L It was then adopted with acclamation. Three cheers for Her Imperial Majesty neie given, and the police fired a feu dtjau. The proceedings terminated with a distribution of pan mpari and Bowen, and Ute sprinkling of rose-water. At 7 s-.m. the precession was re-formed, and proceeded through the bazaars, which were illuminated, to the Queen's Park, where after a display of fireworks and mutch, the crowd dispersed at 8.30 ml On the 1 7th there were sports, exhibitions of athletic skill by acrobats and wrestlers, donkey and bullock races, and dancing. These events came off on the maidan in front of the Collector's bungalow, between 3 and 6 p.h. Five large tents were pitched ft* the accommodation of the European and Eurasian community, and the native gentry of the town ; while two tows of benches, each a hundred yards long, with a space of about eighty yards wide between, where the performances were exhibited, provided scats for a portion KatlApartmba.] ik Iht Presidency cf Madras. IOJ of the assembled spectators, whose numbers exceeded 2.000. The proceedings of the evening closed with a bonfire of tar-bsnels kindled on the Esplanade, before dispersing, the Collector thanked Mr. A. Subba Rau, the Chairman, and Mr. II. St. Rencontre, the Secretary of the Jubilee Committee, for the indefatigable real which they had displayed in the organisation of the celebration, and congratulated them on Use success that had rewarded their eflorts. Three hearty cheers were then given for the Queen Empress. KUTTAPARAMBA (MALABAR). Kuttapanaha has a population at 56,555 pmniu; of *to* *4.862 « Hindus, 11.660 u4 j} «re nadmided. BeUdrs the Depoty T) the Jubilee of the Queen Emfirai ro5 MAOAKASIRA (ANANTAr-URV. TTi« popuUlico U abwt 4.S<*> Hiada pr«>!«aiiia!e. but live in perfect bamcey with Ik* Kiiilent Mohammedam. The system of Local Sra-GoTernment vi. lately introduced, «xl U walking Bell. Trade it flourilhiog. In the forenoon of the 16th February, the poor of all classes were fed in Urge numbers. At i P. m. there was a public meeting, when about 1,000 people were present. An interesting lecture in Telugu on the origin and rise of the British Empire in India, war read by Mr. M. Vijiaraghavalu Naidu,Tahsildar- Another Address on the same subject was read by Mr. R. Gopala Rau. A short poem in Telugu. composed for the occasion by Mr. M. Karajan Row. Sub-Registrar, was read and explained to the audience. It "as so interesting that the assembly insisted upon having it read twice over. The Presidential Address was then read in English, Telugu, and Hindustani by Messrs. Vijiaraghavulu Naidu, Culur Sreenivasa Row, and Kalandar Sahib, re- spectively. Mr. Nunjunda Sastnilu, a Sanscrit scholar, then recited some Sanscrit odes. Music was pUycd at intervals. The meeting terminated with three loud cheers for Her Majesty. At 6 p.m. the god V meat aram ana was taken in procession, attended by about r.oco people, with dancing, musk, itc.. through the streets, and on its return there wax a Uixplay of fireworks. The streets through which the procession passed were illuminated, and were overhang by festoons at short intervals, and all the houses were decorated. On the following day, at r p.m. there was a musical entertainment, which lasted till 4 p.m. Over 2,000 people were present. Books, sweetmeats, and money were distributed among the schoolboys and girls. At 5 p.m. Her Majesty's photograph was taken in procession with music, dancing, fee, and was followed by over 4,00° praons. There were illuminations and fireworks as on the previous day. The permanent memorials include the “Queen’s Jubikc English School," " Queen’s Jubilee Giris' School," and “ Reading Room." A “ Temple" is to be erected to the goddess Lakshmi in Vcnkataramanaswamy's Temple by Mr. M. Vijiarghavulu Naidu, under the auspices of the Theosophical Society. MADURA (TOWN!. The population of this importr.nl (own 1. 75.80;. Abus'. S7S p a cent, of lie puliation are Hindu", 91 p*r cent, ar* Mchammedani, and yi per ecu'- are Christians. Among the Hindu the Brahmin" mimUrr 5,921, and total atour 8 per cent, of the entire population. There are over 70 School" in the loan, ineUdlng f^rfc ire onckt instruction. About 35 7 per cent of the rule pepek- lion, ami 2*5 pet cent. U the ferrule population ore etfsettoi The atTair? of the town w mt£»gal MUmn.] M Mr PreridfH/y of Madras. !oq bj a Munlrtjol Council, which ceciitt the fcr.»f-itiul*r. of the Ti>~ldat of the Ulok, and hm i Sub-RrgiKrttr’* Office, a PotWo Stnlfon, and * Ixrat K.f .1 SrrowJ Cl*-* Dfcpeniuy. The |-o]uil.ition cf the town, together with iheshrceritm of KMlapperi, It 4,511, lonMulng ci* 5 y of Iyengar Brahmin There are » few Mohammedan*. Ttse «*irf occupation of the inhabitum ii agricnltwre. MrdBrantalam a the ini of the local Union, wtahliihod under the »Atii« Boini' Act. TV- institution i* presided ow hy the Shennaiiir, iwifled hy -it nan -oft: 1*1 ntemtrr* called FanchayMdan. The loan ha* three Schools i two of (hem (nor for Imp, the otter for girt? are oinngtd by tie Wesleyan Mission 1 the third, called the Hind* High School, was founded by a f » nntire gentlemen. Jtfkt Co wwi««r.—Vr~.. S. Rurstra PllAAI, Cioirmt M. SaK|EEV 1 JfAlOU, Srrrf/ory; Rauanada I VIP, B.A. i Aswasawmv l.EI ; CKAXABAWUY PlU.AI, B. A. i and UMAPATiH MllDEUIA*. At dawn an the 16th February an Imperial wlutcof 10 « guns was fired, and from an early hour the whole town assumed a gala appearance. Every house was deco- rated with thoronamt ; numcroui flags were pbced along the streets, and near the public buildings ; and several triumphal arches had been erected, bearing appropriate mottoes, such as "Got! bless the Empress of India," “ 1-ong live Her Majesty," &c In the Si»a and Vishnu Temples abithakamt to the gods and goddesses were performed, and arckamu were said in Her Majesty’s name. At noon over 700 poor people of all denominations wore fed, and present* of money were given to them. In the evening Her Majesty's portrait was carried in procession in a richly- gilt car decorated with the choicest flower*. The procession was formed as follows : — tom-toms first ; then a body of police constables in two rows, under the orders of a head-constable ; neat the band of musicians with the dancing-girls attached to the Vishnu Temple ; then the scboolbojs, nearly a hundred in number, of the Mission and High Schools, with their respective masters; followed by the Taluk and other official*, zemindars, shrofiienxiars, mirasiriam, and the leading merchants of the town ; the Siva Temple musician; cajnc neat, and immediately behind them was the car. About a, 000 people of all castes and meeds took part in the procession. The procession started from the Taluk Cutcherry, and passed through the chief streets of the town. At the Siva Temple the Dunnakurtas received the whole assembly under a decorated Pandal, and entertained them with a performance of the Kelatltm dance by the temple dancing-gins. It was nine o’clock when the procession returned to the Taluk Cutcherry. Cheers were given at short interval; during the precession for Her Majesty. A grand nautch MsnratoJdy.] i r f iu tfu Prtlidencj of Madras. followed. All present were then treated to a sumptuous repost, alter which fan iupari , garlauda of flowers, and sandal were distributed, and rose-waier was sprinkled. At night every house, hat, cottage, and barair was illuminated, as also were the towers of the Siva and Visamt Temple?. Her Majesty’s portrait was eventually installed in the Court-house of the Taluk Cutdicrry. The Presidencal Address was adopted It -as resolved to erect a “Choultry " in commemoration of the Jubilee. MALAPL'RAM (MALABARV. Tti* town kai ■ prynlnicn of 6,501 ; of whom 5.865 ue Mohinunnku., 1,124 are Hindus, an* JI4 are Christum. It is jo mile, from Calicut A Special Assistant Collects* t>d a DeraihaKot of Brit* troops ue uuionol hoe. As the sun shone out bright on the morning of the 16th February, it wa 3 seen that flags and bunting adorned every eminence in and around the cantonment. At 7 a.sl the Detachment of the and Battalion Royal Fusiliers in garrison paraded. A J Sob-Repstrar's OSre. a Hospital, and a unal) PaMk School ; and, co the adjacent hills overirajiting the town, arc the bnngalows uf several Europeans, eai the CluK Its delation is 2,558 feet. It is the head-qunrten of the Talak of ’ffjnud, which has an area of 956 iqnrc miles, and a population of 88,091, roans) mp of Europeans, East Indians, hairs, and Brahmins. The soil is gctnslly of food (jollity, aad ainual the whole area is salted for cultivation Magnificent virgin forests in the vicinity (urnUh a large quantity of cardamons. TV-re are also many ojttie and cinchona estates here, awl several pepper gardens. The cultivation of coffee wai begun about fo years ago, oral the area now nodre eultira- tion is tbatf Jftcco acres. Cinchona »«< iKrodocol about 15 year* sane*. Oa the eastern sate II? CMnthn *f lb. Jubiitt the Q* buxbomc rewDM. Game Ii everywhere plentiful. rind in tpcu vtrircy. JuUm C < mnitfie .~ blr . Underwood; Colonel Wouldridoe j Mr. T. R. Richmond; Dr. Ilrwuo.v ; Mean. Wnxixs; C. Pudimcomm; A. CKA 7 HP, T*V-iM*r; S. R*kacise.'d»a . J. L. Kazan o ; Sc. The Jubilee was celebrated at this nation on the 16th Febtuary in a brilliant manner, and the greatest enthasusin rrai displayed by all sections of the community. Every house was decorated, many of them very prettily ; and there was an Imperial salute of 101 discharges of dynamite. A considerable number of jemmis, ryots, and others had arrived from the surrounding country, and they continued to (lock in during the morning till the little town was crowded with visitors, who paraded the streets, admiring the decoration*. The morning was devoted to religious services and friendly intercourse. At noon three processions were formed on the three principal roads at the outskirts of the town, and these, beaded by bands of music, with flags and banners inscribed with appropriate mottoes, marched to the place where a large and well decorated Pai.dal had been erected. Conspicuous among these was the procession of local School Children gaily dressed in white with red sashes, each bearing a small (lag or device ; they inarched :n excellent cede.- to the music of their band, and displayed the “ Union Jack ” and other flags. They were loudly cheered on their arrival. The number of people assembled was about a, 000, consisting of no less than sixteen different castes. Mr Chathu, the Tohsilriar, addressed the people iu Malayalim. and in an admirable speech, which elicited frequent applause, he explained the objects of the celebration, and said that it was incumbent upon all present to show on this occasion their loyalty and devotion to their beloved Sovereign, under whole rule the people of India had experienced many years of peace and prosperity. Mr. Wilkins spoke in Malayalim in praise of Her Majesty, and of die great advance that India has made during her reign. Colonel Wooldridge alluded to the virtuous life of Her Majesty’, and the deep interest she had always taken in the welfare of her subjects. A move was now made to the site of the proposed '* Memorial Fountain," where a deed of gift of ihe land to the town was executed by Mr. Wilkins, and Mrs. Wilkins performed the ceremony of turning the first sod, after which three clieeis were given for the Queen Empress, and live National Anthem was sung by the whole assembly. The company then returned to the Pandal, where pm t apart and altar were distributed, and money and cooked rice were given lo abaut zco pcor people. In the meanwhile the native bands played, and various amusements were provided. Al 3 p.n. the assembly marched in procession, with banners and bands playing, to the maidan to witness the sports, “•“••'or*.] in the Presidency of Madras. ««3 consisting of races, jumping and acrobatic feats, &c, which occupied the time till dork. At night a torchlight procession paraded the streets, and fireworks of various sorts were exhibited, and coloured lights burnt. The day’s proceedings were brought to a dose at 9 km., when about 3,000 persons again assembled at the Panda!, and, in a short address, Mr. Wilkins, an behalf of the Committee, thanked the people for their hearty co-operation, and tlie good-will and harmony they had displayed, after which three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress. The Presidcncial Address was adopted. A “Jubilee Drinking Fountain " is to be the local permanent memorial of live happy event MANGALORE (SOOTH CAMARA). Mangalore !s ill* diirf town in the diwrio of Sooth Conor*. It is also a military ttUbo. aryS a uaf«t with couldenhle tnAr It teem an Er«l«h passmioo in 1799. under the Partition Trenty of Mysore between the Encllah, tte Nloun, and the Peiahw*. It is picturesquely K-aated on the ease side et a backwater, upuucd bora Ibe «* by a i|ii: of sand, nnd formed by ibe ocm- fisenew of two risers, which reply themselves into iht in bj 1 .in^te iitln. Il« popglatioo is ja. 099 , «*ww*i»C of 18.590 Hindu. 5.896 Moha mmed a n s. 7,568 QirttiUns. amt .,5 J.ies, Parris, Ice. The Chriilian pepdAtica coosics chiefly of convert* from various Hindi cites a few Europeans and Hermans, the latter tiring chiefly the d««*ndflr(i of ibe early Portuguese. The M u nirtf ia &y is aanagnl by a Council of twenty Mtnten, of whom three -feerthr are elected. JMu CrniMr/M. — Messra. J. W. Bsst, Odrmau f W. ARKOT usd N. SHIV* Row .feint Sfenuriri ; P«v. F*. J. C!*«i« ; Messrs. F_ B. Palmir ; T. M. Rama Row; V. M. Feihahmx 1 Maxjesbwa* Baiannaya ; HaJU Abbuuaki* Saib ; Bah Aasv Baarv ; and thirty attwn. Thousands of people were seen esrly on the 16th February hastening to the maidan which, with the splendid Jubilee Pin dal that had been erected on the eastern fide, with the Union Jack flying high over it, presented rut imposing appearance. The Pan dal was beautifully decorated with evergreens and bunting, fkc. The inscription "God save the Queen Empvera ” was stretched across the centre arch in golden letters, and surmounted by a crown. The Panda! was crowded with officials and non-officials, both European and native, including representatives of the Judicial, Military. Revenue, Magisterial, Police, Educational Medical, Marine, Public Works, Salt and Abkari, and Forest Department* ; the Roman Catholic and Protestant clergy and laity ; Municipal Councillors and Vakil*, merchants, and landlords and the members of the Jubilee Committee. Several ladies were also present. The total number of people present exceeded 10,000. Tltc proceedings commenced at 7 a.m. with a parade of the 31st Madras Light Infantry, when a feu if jet'e was fired, and three hearty cheers were given for Her Majesty. Mr. N. Shiva Row, one of the Joint Secretaries of the Jubilee Committee, then stepped Q Celebration erf the Jubilee erf the Queen Empress |H»nr»lor*. "4 forward, and read the Presidential Address, which n; adopted with acclamation. The Collector received it, and replied in a fen - appropriate words The school children now snog " God save the Queen ” in Canarcsc and English, after wh:ch three load cheers were given for Her Majesty. A public meeting under the presidency of Mr. licit, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, was now held in the Pandal “to consider what step* should be taken to induce the people of this District to co operate in the permanent commemoration of Her Imperial Majesty's Jubilee by the erection of the Victoria Technical Institute at Madras, and the Imperial Institute in England." It was resolved that subscriptions should be collected throughout the District for these Institutes, and for a " District Scholarship " in the Victoria Technical Institute, and that the District Munsiffs and Tahsildars should be requested to form Sub-Committees in the District to asv.it live Mangalore Jubilee Committee in raising funds for the above purpose. liberal subscription* were made on the spot. The meeting dissolved with a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and three cheers for die Queen Empress. At noon Thanksgiving Services were held in the Basel G E. Mission in South Canari, and in the St. Paul’s Church ; as also in all the Roman Catholic charcbcs and chapels in the Diocese. After service another fra de joit was fired by the troops, and an address was read to the Collector, describing the numerous benefits th®C Kristians of Canara had received during the reign of Her Majesty. A large space in front of the Pandal had been fenced around with bambeos, striped white and blue, from the top of which there creamed white and red flags. The Pandal was flanked by tents, and three more were pitched on the other side of the enclosure. Of the latter, one was reserved for the accommodation of Christian ladirs, one for Hindu caste ladies, and the third for Euratitn ladies. At about t p.m., people were wen coming in from all directions, and before 3 o’clock the space round the fence, the Pandal, and the tents were crowded, about ao,ooo people being present. Sports of various sorts were held, at the close of which the prizes were distributed to the winners by Mrs. Best. Shortly after sunset there was a pjrotechnic display. The fireworks were very effective, the marcons especially eliciting repeated applause from the crowd. The whole tuaidan was lighted for nearly an hour with innumerable rockets whirligigs, fountains of fire, Bengal lights, blue and crimson lights & c The out- skirts of the tnaidan were illuminated with lamps placed on pasts, and lights blared from the top of St. Paul's tower. The Post Office, the Bank, the Bawl Mission Book Depot garden and the Union budding, were splendidly illuminated. The Jubilee was celebrated right loyally by all the Catholics of Mangalore— a tody of high -caste Natives of India, of Mahratu origin, whose ancestors were in the Presidency of MaJnu. Monsilore.) »'S converted to Christianity in the 16th century by the Hr it Portuguese Missionaries. Though owning Portuguese surnames, they are in all respects essentially natives of the soil, keeping up their native speech, and preserving their traditions and customs to a very great extent, and associating on the roost familiar terms with their Brahmin fellow-countrymen. A grand evening service was given in St. Aloysius* College Chapel, in honour of the Queen Empress. Invitations had been issued to all Europeans of the Civil and Military Services at well a* to the clergymen of the Basel Lntheran Mission, and the principal native residents, with the ladies of their families. Intimation had at the sime time been giren that all of whatever creed were welcome. The front of the building was beautifully illuminated at 3 km. and presented a magnificent spectacle. At 8. 1 5, Mr. J. Stuirock. the Collector of the District Mr. J. W. Best, the District Judge, Colonel Stevenson, the Officer commanding the troops, and the leading European and native gentlemen arrived. The Bis bop of Mangalore, surrounded by the clergy and seminarists, knelt before the brilliantly illuminatod altar, and intoned the hymn of St Ambrose, which was caught up by the choir in the gallery above. The Benediction of the niessed Sacrament was then sung. The choir also sang the National Anthem, after which crackers were fired, fireworks let off, and an Imjicrial salute of 101 guns was fired. After the service al^ the people witnessed ; display of fireworks in front of the church. Three cheers for the Queen Empress were proposed, and a thousand voices most heartily responded to the ca!L Three more were given for the British Nation, as also for the ladies and gentlemen who represented it in Mangalore. The new Anglo-Vernacular School for Girls, elected by the Jesuit Mission in the Hindu quarter of the town, is to bear the name of Hex Majesty. Mr. Emmanuel Lobo, the son of a gentleman who pceientcd the site occupied by Sc Aloysius' College, has made a donation of Rs. 500 to the Institution as the nucleus of a fund fora “ Victoria Jubilee Scholarship.’ On the following morning a, 74« P 00 ' people were fed m the Pandal ; the adults received two measures of nee and an anna each, while the children received half as much. The rice which remained after the distribution was divided by the Committee between the Basel Mission Poor-house at Balroauh and the Roman Catholic Poor-house at Jeppoo. In the afternoon sports were held at the Bunder, and were witnessed by about 30,000 persons. The programme included boat races, swimming nu.es, and climbing the greasy pole. Then* were 58 entries for the swinm ;.»g ra<- c which was splendidly contested. At tbc close of che sports an Impcr.il mlute of iox detonating shells was fired on the sea-shore. At about half past ', r». all the ladies and gentlemen and the people who had assembled at the I -r 't* Crhbration of thr fubiltt of tht Quten Emfna [Mangalore. 1 1 6 witness the sports started in procession from the Marine Office, with rows of lighted torches on each side, besides blue, rod, and white lights, and passed through the bazaars and streets to the Mangalore Club, and the Union, which were decorated and splendidly illuminated for the recej«tion of Europeans and Natives respectively. The streets were illuminated by small oil lamps in rows, and by globes hanging from the roofe, and wali shades attached to the walls of the houses along the sides of the streets. There were also evergreen festcoM and triumphal arches, while over the entrances to several houses and shops were appropriate inscriptions, such as “ God save our Queen Empress," “ Heaven rain' blessings on our Queen Empress," “ Long live Queen Victoria, Empress of India," in gold and illuminated letters both in Cana rose and in English. As the procession passed, prayers were offered in the mosques and temples on the way. The ladies and gentlemen were invited to enter the temples to witness the ceremony of offering prayers. The temples and mosques were decorated and illuminated. About 25,000 people took part in the procession. A banquet was given in a Pan dal that had been erected on the tennis-ground of the Club. The posts were covered with green leaves, and a chain was fastened from poK to pest, from which were suspended beautifully coloured and variously duped Chinese lanterns and glass globes. Over the ceiling the flags of all nations gaily waved at every motion of the wind while “ Union Jacks ” were placed at the two ends. A number of Chinese lanterns were also suspended from the boughs of the trees on one side of the Pandal; while on the opposite side, in illuminated lcttcia, was the inscription u Our Queen’s Jubilee. lxt us rejoice." At the banquet the toast of “ The Queen Empress* was proposed and drunk with loud cheers, which were heartily taken up by the natives in the “ Union " close I7. During the dinner, the military band played at intervals. When the dinner was over, a deputation of the representatives of the native communities marched in procession, headed by the band, from the Union to the Club, and placed garlands round the necks of several ladies and gentle- men sprinkled rose water, and offered attar and pan safari. Then four schoolgirls sang the Canarese translation of the Address to Her Majesty, to a musical accompaniment. Mr. Manguishaiya read several Sanscrit poems which he had composed in honour of lire Jubilee. Pamphlets containing the poems, with English translations, were distributed to the ladies and gentlemen present. This was followed by the singing of a special hymn by the German Seminary Mission fcoyi “ God save the Queen " was sur,g in Canarese, after which the Europeans present look it up in English. Three loud ebeers were then given for Her Majesty, and the deputation retired. Mustior*.) /« the /’r/iiJ/ittf of Madras. »'7 Over the entrance lo the "Union,” the mono "God bless our Country and Euptesi," in gold letters on a crimson background, was placed under the arched signboards. Flags were planted on each side of the passage leading from the gate to the flight of step* at the western end of the building. Caoarese and English mottoes, such ns “God save the Qoccn,” “ Long live the Queen,” were placed all over the walla The tennis-ground was tastefully decorated with festoons, posi 3 covered with fresh mango leaves, and sugar-canes. A chain was pissed round the four principal post* in the comers, to which were hung, at equal distances, glass globes of various colours. Seats woe provided for boys on benches assigned separately for the several school*, and arranged outside the tennis- ground The place was beautifully illuminated with row* of lights, one above the other, and the front verandah showed lights in white and red tumblers. The people having assembled, four native girls rang a brief biography of Her Majesty in Canarae verse, composed for the occasion by Sajis Ramakrisknaya. Mr. U. Manguishaiya read a brief sketch in Sanscrit verse, composed by himself and by Mr. Putli Balappaya, of the Queen's life, and the benefit* India had derived during her glorious reign. Printed copies of the poems were distributed Then the assembly, numbering about 5,000 persons, loudly applauded the girls and the poet. This was followed by lire firing of crackers by schoolboys who had been supplied with them foe the purpose, ran tufari and attar were distributed to the whole assembly. The Europeans in the Cub drank the health of the Queen Empress, and gave three loud cheer*, which were responded to with gTeat enthusiasm by the natives assembled in the Union. The latter then went in procession, headed by a band, to pay a visit to the local representatives of Her Majesty. On then return from the Oh, the band played the National Anthem, and the assembly dispersed. The most striking circumstance which marked the celebration of the Jubilee was the keen interest evinced in the event by the most ignorant of the district people. This was in great part due to the energy of the German Missionaries, Messrs. Hoch, Diet, and Chriuanuja. who had published an admirable biography of Her Majesty in a largely circulated Canaicse magarine, the * Chraisla Sabha Patra." Mr. Diet had moreover given a Malayalim version of the essay in a Malayaiim magazine, called ihe •' Krralr. D. Duncan, M.A., DSC, the Acting Director of Public Instruction, presided, and a large number of the residents of the town were present The Municipal Town Council resolved to sink a “Well" in honour of the Jubilee. It was also resolved to establish “ Scholarships " to cr.ible students to proceed to Madras and prosecute their (Indies in the Victoria Technical Institute. At the concluding meeting of the General Committee a vote of thanks was unanimously ottered on the proposition of Mr. J. Sturrock, Collector of the District, to Messrs. W. Arnot and V. Shiva Row “for the very valuable services rendered by them as Joint Secretaries, and for the great trouble taken by them in making all the arrangements which resulted in making the celebration of the JohOre in Mangalore the great success that it un- doubtedly was." The Committee appointed the leading men of the various castes and sects as Subcommittees for the collection of funds for the Imperial and Technical Institutes, and it is hoped that Ks. 20, coo will be received by the 30th June. MAXJEKI (MALABAR). Mrajoi lr the chltf town af the Enud Tolik. the pajrslatlOO of whkh is 206. 14 J It contains a Tnhiildnr'i Cautwoy, DtstWt Muntiffs Coort, a Sat>-Rczis!r»r's OSce. * Middle Schjk, a Dapecsary, and other r4Rcr*. /itffAv The Elia Rajah o» NilAMSOO*. CMairmam; Messrs. T. Nabavaxan Najb, Stirifaty i c. KAMASamWA Patis* ; K. RAMUICM ; N. K. Chahu Meson ; M. Aimed G utOKAi; MAKjtat Kaiasamuli-ad ; TESAVAXCHcat Huad; KVXHOLIX Ktrrr; and K. E. Krkhsax Uxxr Nat* The celebration commenced at 8 a.m. on the i6ih February, when the inhabitants collected at the School-house, which was well decorated. All the public offices, the Hospital, arid live Bazaars were beautifully decorated with evergreens, palm leaves, fee. The police paraded in front of the School, and fired a ftu dt jtu. Acrobats per- formed several interesting feats. The compound was soon thronged with Hindus, Mohammedans, and Christians. The local chiefs, Karanamuljiad Avergal and Tenayancheri Eliad, arrived in palanquins, attended by their retinues. A pro- cession was then formed. It was accompanied by elephants, musicians, and acrobats. It was met by another procession at the Hospital gate. Both pro- cessions then moved on together to the site of the proposed “ Memorial Tank," and stopped at x spacious and beautifully decorated Pandal that had been erected M ianllpate.es. ' in the Pruxdtntp / Madras. "9 od the mauian. Mr. N. K. Chamu Menon exploited the object for which they had me: there The Prejsdencial Addrest was then read in English and Malaya) ira, and adopted. The Karanamulpad, assisted by the Sub-Registrar, then cat the outline of the proposed Tank (which the Committee hope to open to the public on the roth June), and after giving three ringing cheers for Her Majesty, the procession returned to the place where the peer were to be fed. The Hospital was prettily decorated. In the afternoon a bore a,ooo peer people, chiefly Chertnars ar.d Pulayas, were given a hearty meal. At night there was a native dramatic performance of KaihaPafi. On the 17th the schoolboys were treated to sweetmeats and tea, after which they gave three hearty cheers for Her Majesty. A ■' Portrait " of Her Majesty will be placed in the School-home. MANXARGUDY (SOUTH ARCOT). This thirl town or * taluk of the mme n»m« lot apopclstxm ol 19. ; of whom i8.r;7 art Hindus 6*3 are Mohammedatu, 323 art Chilians. amt 166 art nnetraMad. It bu 1 Pagoda, and i. the wrai of a WeaUyin Mhtioa. A Luge trade Is envied on In IcciUy made doth and Drill war*. The streets and Lines were thoroughly swept, festoons were hung up, and at night the whole town was illuminated. All classes were fed, and the really destitute were clothed in honour of the occasion ; special prayers for the Queen Empress wctc offered in aft the Hindu temples, Mohammedan mosques, nnd Christian churches; processions wen: through the streets with a display of fire- works ; a musical entertainment was given in the Vishnu Temple ; and a brief sketch of Her Majesty’s life in Tamil was read at a public meeting. It was resolved to give a prise to be styled "The Queen's Jubilee Prire,” annually, to distinguished lads in one or more classes of the Local Fund School. Fruit, sandal, sugar, and pan supari were distributed. MASULIPATAM (KISTKAj. The population of this eeapsrt i« 35,056 ; of whom 30,377110 Hindur, j.tSS areMahunmedins, and 39: ire Christians. The town contains ill- Colleetw's Office, District Coast. Office of the District Superintendent of Police. District MuneiiTi Court, Port and Sea-Conoras Oft.ee. Taluk Catcherry. Magistrate's Office, Poet Office, Telegraph Office, District Registrar's Office, Local Fund District Engineer's OSce, » largo Haglcal, two Dispensaries, a Subsidiary Jail. Sc The Municipal Cor.Mil conests of sixteen Councillor*, Of whom four are officials sad twelve non-officials, -e'en of ihe Inner being eleeled by the ratepayers. The Educational Imitations are : the Church Misoon College, colied the XcbJe College, which ten (fees up to the F. A. Stiadud : the Hindu High Schxt t the Total Fond Training Sehool i the Chun* Mistloo Society’s Training School ; the Mu&dpal Middle Sch»!; the Janrpet MBdlu Seh-.il ; lira Results Scfcrxis co the crxnbinel system ; thiity.niac Results Schools tor Boys 1 eighteen Girls’ School* co the Resells sjsou, most 120 Celebration of the Jubilee of too Queen /imprest [w**uitpnti«n. of wblc h ore in diarpt of the Lowto* Minion ; n Municipal MobtmaodiB School ; *nd nine ind^ficoi tchofllft, TU town export! rk«, dhoti, *nd oit-Mfe. IC fc famoas fee k* chintrw and <*rpet*. Jubiiee CauMittft.—ll&m C. A. Bjao. CAdSrmau; Avyaxrc Vrxxata Sumubatudu Puxtalu Aid Ra/amala Kagaik usmakam Naidu. /hW Scfre/sjut ; k. Swill; PALAKUkti Srilamvlu ; Kcvvam Nakasimka Naidu ; NAWAB Haman Ali ; Cakmei Hackman ; M Cm. J. IL Fletcher j and other* Te is impossible to overrate the loyalty and enthusiasm displayed by all section* of the community in the Kistna district. At Masulipotim, the capital* a signal-gun was fired at 6 o’clock an the morning of the 16th February, and was followed immediately by a salute of 31 guns at four different places in the town. Ac 7.30 a.m. a Thanksgiving Service vrx s held in the F.nglish Church, which was hand- somely decorated, and where was hung tlx: Royal Standard, which had been worked m silk by the English ladies of live nation. From noon to 3 p.m. 1,500 poar people were fed in several places, arid the generosity in this respect of the Zemin darni of Davi was conspicuous* She also distributed doth: to 100 people amongst the most needy and infirm. At neon aowds began to collect in the principal square, and on the arrival at the decorated tent of the principal Zemindars and European and native residents, a Municipal address was read, followed by a recital 0: verses, competed for the occasion by the Chairman of the Municipal Council The girls then Jang a mane t alarn % and camphor was burnt before the portrait of the Queen Empress, which was decorated with strings of pearls, and garlands of flowers. A procession was now formed. After an advance guard of police came bands of musicians, and a large body of apearsmen, with the Royal Standard carried on an elephant ; a body of dancing girls and peons followed ; then came Mr. R. Sewell, the Collector, and Mr. C. A. Bird, the District Judge, on a large elephant, richly capariwncd ; followed by the chief inhabitants of the District on elephants, in carriages and palanquins, in the following Ofdcr: — the Nawab of Masulipatam with his sons, the Zemindar of Mukhtyab, the Zemindar of Wuyur Pargana in Nun-id, the Zemindar of Telaprolu Pargana in Nuzvtd, the son of the Zemindar of Tsallapxlli (Devarakerta), Raja Durga Piasada Naidu Bahadur Garo, of TaallifKllli, Raja Venkata Ramalir.ganna Bahadur Garu, ofTsalbpalli, the ex-Zemindar of Gurata, several European gentlemen, members of the District Jubilee Committee, members of the District Beard, members of the Talak Board, members of the Municipal Council. Behind these came several camels, the ridcis of which earned standards, and next came a large body of policemen. The procession, which was accompanied by dense crowds passed under several triumphal arches, conspicuous amongst which was one with four towers, that had been erected by the Municipality near the in ttu Prtsidouy cf Madras, 1 2 MunsifTs Court house. Numerous wreath* and tkaranons were hung across the principal streets* which were gaily decanted with Gags, and filled with crowds of spectator;* After halting for a few minutes under a Par.dal that had been erected by the Zernindami of Davi, who caused flowers to be strewed over the Royal Standard, and camphoT to be burnt before it, the procession arrived at the M unsifTs Court-house at about 3.30, where it passed betweeu double lines of spearmen, a guard of honour of police being drawn up, who presented arms to the Royal Standard. The scene at this point was very effective. A State prisoner was brought forward, and the Collector announced that Government had been pleased to order his release. The procession then advanced up the hall, which was crowded. The Court house had been handsomely decorated, and converted into a Durbar Hall for the occasion. Conspicuous over the dais was a Royal Crown, and a Star formed of bayonets. The procession was headed by a Jemadar, in full uniform, bearing the Royal Standard, ail present standing, and the National Anthem being played. The Collector oprned the proceedings with a speech, which was afterwards translated into Telugu. 'Ihe Prc*idencial Address was then read, adopted, and signed, music being played at intervals. The Nawab of Masulipatam now presented an address on behalf of the Moliammedan community, which was read by his wci, Nawab Suleman Ah Mir/ a Khan Bahadur. The addresses of the Zernindami of Davi and tlie Municipality having been received, the Zemindar of MukhtyaU spoke a few' words in Tclugu. The Rajah* Raegayya Appa Rao Bahadur and Stmhadri Apf* Rao Bahadur of Kuxrod then announced that they wished to perpetuate Her Majesty's Jubilee by founding two *• Jubilee Scholarship; ” for boys reading in the Hindu High School at Masulipatam. The Collector made a short speed*. The National Anthem was sung by the boys of the Training Institution, and a Royal salute was fired by the police, followed by ft fiu de jvit. On tbc maidan near the Court-houic spotts were engaged in until dark. At 7.30 P.M. the members of the Club entertained at dinner all the European* in the town. The Urge Club-room had been beautifully decorated by several ladle*. At the conclusion of the dinneT, Mr. Bird propoied Her Majesty’s health. The toast was drunk with enthusiastic cheers The whole town was in a state of festivity at night The native houses were lit up as at the Dipavali festival The chief streets were illuminated at the expense of the Municipality. The large houies, especially the residences of the Europeans, and the public buildings, were uniformly lit up along the roofs and verandahs by lantern*. The illauiinatxoos culminated at the Court-house, where the principal residents were received in a handsome Pandal erected, and Liatefully decorated by Colonel Halcman. A very effective torchlight R Celebration of the JMUi of the Queen Empress 172 procession took place, consisting of ill the elephants, horses, camels, spearmen, and other members of the Zemindars' retinues that had taken part in the proccxKon in the middle of the day. The scene being brilliantly lit by coloured 6ra, made a beautiful spectacle, reflected as it was in the waters of a &mall lake in front of the Pandal. Then followed a display of fireworks, and the evening's entertainment concluded with the return of the procession in the same order as before. It is estimated that, including spectators from surrounding villages, nearly 50,000 people took part in the celebration at this town. 'Hie utmost loyalty and enthusiasm pre- vailed throughout On the next day several entertainments were given. Three hundred native gentlemen of the higher castes assembled at the Makaravara's Choultry, breakfasted together, and were afterwards entertained by nnutches. In the afternoon a very large crowd assembled to witness an exhibition of acrobatic feats and sports tn Rotcitsonpelt Square. In the evening the Europeans of the station were entertained at a grai vd banquet in the Durbar Hall, which was given by the «me native gentlemen who had organised the breakfast to their countrymen in the morning, The hall was lit up by the light of numerous chandeliers, and the effect was heightened by the happy disposition of mirrors about the room. After the dinner a nautch was given, and Sanscrit verses were sung in honour of the Queen Empress. On the night of the 19th a banquet was given to the European community by Rajahs Rangayya Appa Rao Bahadur and Simhadri Appn Rao Bahadur of Nuxivid, after which the company went to the theatre of the Hindu Theatrical Company of Masulijorara to witness a performance of the Sthmtola. The local permanent memorial will take the shape of a “ District Museum/' with a 44 Technical School " attached to it. MAYAVERAM. Mayaveram i* a pichtrttque town. with the rim Cuittsy nmning llrojjh iu lift populaik* ifc 23,044 ; of whom ar,933 ire Hfodo), 4K4 are Mohammedan*, and 62 7 ore ChrUtfeuu. In affti n *r* man^rd by a Municipal Cofywation COft th tl n f c4 iS Oinollon, Uw*-Tc«ict)n ol vIpiii an elMUd, ar*l oie-fwxrth nmnicated by Government. \Y ruling U the dlfcf tool inriirttvy. The chief Educational InMltetioo * thr Maa ki ftt l High School, with J05 pop* on it» rolk. Two other 8oy»* Scbotdi, a GltV School, art maintained by the Municipality. There an: BKrre than M Remit* Scbc^s and the uoc number of olbrr Sebert* in \U town. The Mompdity main- tain* a Hotfrft*! ttIM the Wihwar Hospital. JMft T. A. A 103 A PlLLAt, Charms* ; T. KRISHNA ROW; PAT7A- MUXCALCM NAIAVAKA5AM! I\TR ; THUCVIKGAOACHAMA* ; K. LiKJHMAXA IV«t J T. KorHONUARAMA IYER ; T. DtiRASAMf PltLAl ; and eight otben. The celebration at this town on the x6th February was a complete success. In the eirly morning sports were held in the High School compound. Guns were fired in the in the Presidency of Maim. I2 3 precincts of various Hindu temple* &$ well is near churches, mosque* &c. The toun was beautifully deaxated with evergreens and festoons. AHskakam, pvfaks. and worship were performed for the welfare of Her Majesty. From 9 a.k. to 3 p.m. about 4,cco poor people were fed. Between 4 and 6 in the evening the 14 Victoria Lawn-Tennis Court " wnx opened. Thousands of people representing the various sections of the town community were present. The schoolboys were then given a treat. Late in the evening a grand procession started from the Tennis Court, and proceeded slowly to the High School building with torches, music, firework* nautch girl* te. The procession halted in front of tbc High School premise* where the Presidencial Address was read and adopted amidst loud and repeated cheer* while the Police presented arm* and fired a salute. The pupils of the High School gave a series of performances ; and congratulatory speeches were delivered in English, Sanscrit, and Tamil The boys then acted the Court Scene from Shakespeare** Merchant of Venice . Then followed tlie dia ri btlion of fruits, sugar, flowers, and fan fufiar$\ and the sprinkling of rose-water. Alt public offices, the High School, the temple* churches, mosque* and many private houses were illuminated. Great enthusiasm prevailed. MELUR (MADURA). Tbe population b 3,587. An America Mission hit er.nhlishH ci Ergikh Glrh' S d six cches. Early in the morning of the 16th February tbe town assumed a gay appearance. Hoiae* had been whitewashed, festoons and evergreens had been placed on the road-sides and in front of the houtrs, and preparations for tlie illuminations were completed In all the temples, mosques, and churches special Thanksgiving Services and prayers for Her Majesty were held Meals were provided for upwards of r,aoo poor persons ; cloths were given to about So of them ; and a larger number received small presents of money and sugar. An 0|*n-air meeting -ns held at the Travellers’ Bungalow compound, which »a* well illuminated, to which aliuotf the whole of the people of the town, and a number of the people from tbe other villages of the taluk, proceeded with music, accompanied by schoolboys dressed in gay clothes. More than i.oco people were present. The Tahsildar, Mr. C. Kristana Row, was voted to the chair, and explained to the assembly the object of the meeting. Other speeches followed, all of which dwelt on the virtues of Her CtMra/ivn of tit fuititt of the Quan Emprai |NaIkl. 1 , 4 Utjcay the Queen Empress. The schoolgirls then sang the Kunttni 1 ‘altu , a poem composed in honour of the Jubilee by Mr. Scott, of Madura, and ibe American Mission Hoarding Schtxil boy* sang at intervals. Then followed a display of fireworks ; and sandal, llowers, ruse-water, and pan inpari note freely distributed. The assembly then row, and " God save (he Queen " was sung. Three hearty cheers were then given, and the nsrembly returned to the town in procession with music and brilliant illuminations. The Picsklcncial Address was adopted. NETTAPALAIYAM (COIMBATORE Hi* town of McUi|ni.iij=m i. Uc Revenue head- quorum of t D:np: i< trade in Nt\pri coffee aed to. Agriculture ii carried on to iccje eittri. Ikitq; thr terminus cf the M .virus Railway, nod fceein- n nmlwnw fur riuicei farm *11 ports of India to die Swiiiarlutn, the town Ii rapidly Inerertag In population. It paiessts i«is. Ai S o’clock in ihc morning of she 16th Feb mar) a procession, attended by a large number of people, including most of the leading men of the toxn, the Police, and tbc children of four schools, started from near the Police station, and marched in procession, headed by two native bands, to the Pandal that had been erected for the occasion near the Mission Town School On its way the procession passed beneath a handsome triumphal arch, which bore a Mahratta inscription on each face of it, meaning “ Success to Her Majesty the Queen Empress.” Soon after the procession had entered the Pandal the Police force held a jaradc, and fired n/eu dfjaie. After the parade the childicn of the Mission Orphan Girls’ School sang the National Anthem in Cana-w, the whale assembly standing. Three hearty c beers were then given for Her Majesty. At the request of the Jubilee Committee Mrs Ott and Mrs. Ebb presented to the school-children, over aoo in number, a copy ol a C-in.irrsc boot, entitled "The Queen’s Jubilee." Rice was distributed to about *50 i>cor persons. A special Thanksgiving Service was held in the Easel Mission Church, and prayers were offered in the temples for Her MjJdty. The evening festivities commenced by about 3,000 people assembling near the Mission bungalow, and moving thence at sunset, in procession, preceded by two bands, towards the PandaL As the procession wont along, ted and blue lights were burnt at intervals. The whole of [he roid from the Post Office to the Pandal, a distance of a furlong, was illuminated by small kerosine lamps fixed on poles placed on both sides. Three beautiful triumphal arches bearing appropriate inscriptions, had been erected on that road. The decorated Pandal presented a charming appearance when i: was lighted up. As soon as the procession reached the Pandal Mr, Mundkur Mangali Rao mace a speech in Canarese, and proposed three cheers for Her Majesty the Queen Empress The cheers were enthusiastically given, and sugar and fan atfari were distributed to all prerent. Rose-water was freely sprinkled, and sweetmeats were distributed among the school-children. A display of fireworks followed, after which there were gymnastic performances. At 9 o'clock the assembly returned in procession at fir as the Post Office, and then disjcraeiL 'Hie Presidential Address was adopted. Ii6 Celebration of the Jubilrt of Ike Qtu/n Empreu NAMAKAL (SALLMy Via town Is bti-1 in much bower by Hindus as the troilitionil abode o( Vniau. The yopa'uioo is 5.147 l cf whom *,5*0 »re Ilcdro, jSt arc MohammcdaDi, sod 26 arc Christians. Tnc local Taluk lloud ot four official ami nine noo-ofbdal UMabtn. The MaitMloo of the town to u»S. Rajagotala Cka»iak, M.A., B L. ; P. Aiyavaivas 1 07AKKARAI STBIXIYASA lvxi J PlCDU ScBBAMAKYA IVBP ; N. NAtASIKMA PlLLAY ; S. T. VenKAtAfAtai Iy£« ; tztX K. Strati Rao. Over 800 poor persons acre fed and clothed between 8 am. and 6 p.m. on the 1 6th February. Prayers were offered in the temples and mosques. A proccssiun of the Hindu god* started from the Narusimaswami temple, followed by n large concourse of people with Hindu music, and a Police escort. The procession halted at the Mantapam at 9 am. The children of the Girls' and the Elementary Boys' Schools were collected in the I-itetary Institute, whither the assembly halted for a few minutes. Here the Police mustered in force, and fired a fru dr foie. The proctstior. and the children then inarched to the Middle School house, with Hindu music playing, beaded by a body of police constable*, who fired a volley occasionally during the march, and followed by a great number of all castes and creeds. As the party entered the school house the boys shouted "God bless the Queen," “Cheers for the Queen Empress.” There were recitations and dialogue* by the boys of the Middle School, and the girls sang several appropriate songs. The children were afterwards treated to sugar and fruits. Three enthusiastic Cheers were given for Her Majesty. The party returned to the Literary Institute, and rhen dispersed. In the afternoon there wctc abiikakami and anhanas in the temples for the prosperity and long life of the Queen Empress and the Royal Family. In the evening the party again met at the Literary Institute, whence they proceeded with music to the top of the Rock, where a sumptuous repast was provided for all. At the some time about ice poor Brahmins, and an equal number of Sudras. were served with food in the Runganadaswami temple by T. Ramaswami Aiyangar, the Secretary of the Jubilee Committee. After sunset, the rock, the town, and the temples were illuminated. A: night the effigies of Runganadaswami and Narasimaswaml were carried again in processon with musk. That was folio-wed by a pyrotechnic display. The Prcsidencial Addreis was adopted. In commemoration of the Jubilee a “ Library," in connection with the Literary Institute was opened. NudyvI.' in t/u Prtsidemy tj Sfadrat. i*7 NANDALUR CmmM*.— Messrs. C. VEKKATA Jacoa Row, CMrmaa ; K. Swhadki Aivavcai. S«T,/*ry; G. CittwiiAi Roy a NAtDUj P. Saubsya ; K. KkUTNA Row ! C. Vi JAVA Raoava- Chari ; and otbm. At sunrise on the 16 th February tom-toms were beaten through the street* of the town, announcing that a distribution of food was to be made to the poor of all classes. The feeding continued from 8 o’clock -ill sunset, amid shout* of " Long live the Queen.’’ About a.coo ptnons in all were thus fed. At 1 1 a.m prayers were offered in all places of nonhip for the long life and prosperity of the Queen Empress. AH the houses, temples, and public buildings were decorated with festoons, /Atranami, and flags. Several triumphal arches had been erected across the road*. The most prominent of these was one in froat of the 128 Ctlfirtfien of the JubiUt of tht Quten F.mfras fNaray»n»*Bram. home of Mr. C Venkata Jagga Row, C.S., Head-A*»tanl Collector and Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, bearing the inscription "God save the Queen" on one side, and - Aryavarta rejoices on Jubilee Day " on the other. At night there were illuminations. The streets were lighted with lamps placed on poles planted on both sides. Shortly alter dusk, the Hindu god, Mahanandiswara Swamy, was taken in torchlight precession along the public streets, from one end of the town to the other. The cfligy was beautifully adorned with Hovers and valuable ornaments. A dozen dancing-girls danced in front as the procession advanced, and music was played. All the officials and die leading inhabitants of the town were in aitendance. There was a grand display of fireworks when the precession reached the western end of the town. The procession relumed to the temple at half past one o'clock. Early on the following morning ihc pupils of the several schools assembled at the premises of the District Munaffs Court, and were treated to sweetmeats. At 3 km. there were sports, constating of hurdle races, chatty races, donkey races, tug-of-war, &c. The sports continued till sunset. At night a musical entertainment was given in a grand I’andal, which was splendidly lighted Three Sets of dancing-girls were in attendance. Several songs were sang in Telugu as well as in Hindustani, the girls dancing all the while. Slokas in Sanscrit and Hindustani, and a few sUnxas in Tamil, wetc read by pundits, in praise of Her Majesty. Pan sufari and sandal were distributed to all. More than i,cco persons were present. The entertainment terminated with a grand display of fireworks. The Presidential Address was adopted A " Town Hall " is to be erected as a permanent memorial of the Jubilee. A "Portrait of Her Majesty" will adorn the building. NARAYANAVARAM (NORTH ARCOT). Tat popeliOon of It* lour impartial plates of the division of Niroyunvurim is :s fcOoas Konctinagir, 5,874 ; N*f»y*n»nnu«, 3.9IJ ; Nogin. ?,$<■$ ; Put I tor, 2^91 ; rcul, 14.843. There ts 1 Local Fund Prirary Sdicol bah or NarayinnviiBm and or Pnltoor, am! at Knrvitinngir there is a sthcoJ nuinUiccd by the Zemindar. At certrdn se** o'clock, when sweetmeats were distributed to the boys and girls ot the various Sdiools in the town. The timo between 5 and 7 p.m. was occupied by athletic sports on the Parade-ground. Prixes were awarded to the winners. At night a dramatic performance was given in tht* Pandal. It commenced at 9 o’clock in the night, and continued till daybreak. The Piestdcncia! Address was read and explained to the audience, and adopted amid hearty cheers. Attar and fan safari were then distributed to the Native and European gentlemen. The festivities s Ctbhration cf tkt Jultfce cf tkt Quna Emfrtn in»«peiv wound up with a display of fireworks. Is was resolved So establish a “ Reading Room' in commemoration of she Jubilee, and to call it the “Queen's Reading Room." NAZARETH (TINNEVELLY). Kamitth is : imill town cf o>er i.ox> ianWatils, .ill of -I™ ire Chris tin tU of the Church of England. It s the hesd-qiarKn cf a Minin 1017 .if tlit S P.Q. It cootaim o Church, « P<« Oth co, » DisptiMiry, * High School, Mkkll« Sellout, Primary SchcoU, Oiphtxug*, mi a Norm*! School far (oiniiHi Mirtmcc. At. Let., trial Technic*! School jiretores the Gorrrninew Examination «n Draulry uA Carpentry. Native clot hr cf coot! material cue woven. Tfiiloiiag, bbcVaiuiiii'j work, ix!Lm wjL. and I&c*fnal.2i2£ oic the m 36,52s are Hindis, n,«nS ore Mcfcamcndani, and 5,04a are CI.ri.liuB There is a conridersble expan and imparl lade. TV ifeief educational uuriusioos arc a Je.aii College, and a CoCege taiin-iined by tb; Wesleyan M The j-.ale of (ecale edimukin It «ry Milirfoctury, owing chiefly to tbc laknn of lb* Weiejw Minion, there heiac nine Giili’ Sflicol. wilh opwaida of 520 girts ander looiKiioo. The number of boys under inarudicn ia Scbooli reo^>r,Uol by the IM[ar*- msm cf Eduial«i k opusnfc of 1 . joo. The town hi-, tart the benefit of Lctal Self Government utet 1S65, with elect oral privileges. JuUta CtmmiUee.— Mem. C. E. Caioirrov, CUPta. ; P. RsiNASABArAntY PitiA) o»l T. K. Aknasami 1ve», Joint Smtaria ; P. Ottvw ; P. Stsmpahooiu Naidc ; M. Cana- PAItn PlLLAl ; J. Twice ; Rev. W. H. FlUMAY, M. A. i Mr « S. BRUCE ; Rev. T. E. DaryaiX ; and Kv*Qtr-focr oihtx*. The rooming of the r6ih February dawned with the firing of guns in tbc various churches, mosques, and temples in the town, and with an Imperial salute of tor guns both in the principal Hindu temple, and also at Nagorc in a famous Mohammedan mosque at that suburb. Upwards of 3,000 poor people were fed in the course of the day, at the expense of Messrs. M Gmapathi Pillai, M. T. Bava*a Karat her. Athecm raywn Iyer, and R. M. S. Nagappa Chcttiar. At 3 !•.«. a grand procession started from the Railway Station, and marched to the site of the proposed memorial •• Park," headed by the South Indian Railway Volunteer Corps with hand. All corporate bodies in the town took port in the precession with appropriate devices and banners. The members of the Freemason Lodge, “ Prudentia,” marched in the processor, with their insignia. A grand Pavilion h=d been erected on the Park naUtut. The procession arrived at 4 <*.M Upwards of 400 Schoolgirls, who hod been arranged in a gallery in the pavilion, greeted the party on its arrival by singing " God save tlie Queen.” The memorial none of the Park was laid, the ceremony being per- formed by the Freemasons, headed hy Worshipful Brother W. J. Hooper, from Trichinopoly, who had been delegated by the Right Worshipful the District Grand Master of Madras for the purpose. After laying the stone, Mr. Hooper addressed the assembly, and dwelt u|x>a die vast progress the country had made duiing Her Majesty's reign. Mr. Crighton, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee, made an appropriate reply, thanking Mr. Hooper and his brother Masons for their kindness in coming to Ncgapatam, to officiate at the inaugural ceremony. At the conclusion of the ceremony tbc Volunteer Corps fired a feu it Jeic, and the band played tbc National Anthem. The Pagoda authorities then r'ade over the ground of live Park Celebration c] tie Jubilee cf the Queen Empress [Nall or*. > 3 * to the Chairman of the Town Council, after which there was a distribution of fan lufari, limes, and garlands. Three hearty cheer* utie given for Her Majesty- More than ic^coo people witnessed the ceremony, anil the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. Before the meeting disponed, Mr. Crightoei, at the request of the Municipal Chairman, declared the "Victoria Industrial School" of the Municipality open. The meeting then broke up. The people again assembled at 9 p.m. to witness a grand display of fireworks. There was a roost effective illumination of die kailway jmanKes, the Post and Telegraph Offices, the European quarter*, and the house* of several native gentlemen. The Presidential Address was adopted. On the evening of the 17th upwards of 7,500 Schoolboys assembled in the pavilion, each school marching to its place with colours and hand. Sports were then held, ami prizes given, after which the boys were treated at the espouse of Messrs. Frank Oliver, Annasomi Iyer, StrccTamoolu Naidu, and Kupchan Loll. late in the evening of the tame day there was a grand procession of the god ami goddess of the large Hindu temple. NELLORE {TOWN). NtHotc li n man of considerable lulqulty, slrurot 10S mile* north of ami 15 mile* from the hay of Bengal. Its pop.lulon i- 37,505 ; of thc« a>, rj8 an Hindus, 4.673 an Mohtw- mei's 700 are ChHlIfan*, :,t>l 5 are jtcbwAed. The town i- the beari-qqartms of the District CcJiecior, t lift tin Judge, Se^wrioteodenl of Police, District Engineer, and Civil Surgecc. There are four Municipal Scbxh, a Normal Schcol, 0 Hirydn Matriculation School, o Malncduion School bekegirg 10 the Free Church of Scotland, a Rrtnnn Catholic School, and several Hindi and Moiremcdin Private Schools. The American Baptist Mrrioo has a P071' School, a Girls' S< 4 *»!. and on Udiflrial Sdiool for hoy* and girls. A comidcraMe Untie is carried as in rice, collco. iadi^o, cholom, jlggay, ngl. and other grain.-. The loan being on the della cf the Pennir, the chief jBodncl of the ntrroiodinj country is rice. JuUttt Gswnfr/a.— Messrs. L. A. Cakitou., Chairman ; Rev. D. Dowser. D.D., Se/rremy; Mom. A. Vduva PusrAi.u ; Sven Aixisiian lUtum* ; I. SAnAiin.su soak Naidii , \V. G. Ukdmwood ; 1C. Montai.v ; II. M. BitAneUA Sahiii Baiiaduk ; Captain C. B. Hemisrmk, R.E. i and Mho*. The celebration of the Jubilee on the 16th February began with religious services in places of worship. From 10 a.m, till 1 p.m. there wn* a feeding of the poor in three pans of the town, at which 3, coo persons received a substantial mcaL At 4 p.m. there was a mas meeting in the Cutcherry Square, where, for two hours, sports took place. Then followed the reading of the Proclamation of 1858 in English, Tclugu, and Hindustani. The "Union Jack” was hoisted, and a salute fired. This part of the programme closed with the singing of “ God save the Queen.” A treat of sweets was given to the children of the town by Mr. A. Vcnkaya Gam. In the evening there was a display of fireworks and an illumination in liit Pntuauy tf Madras. '33 of Ibe lowa The Nellorc CTob gave a dinner lo the British residents ai the hoove of Mr. C A. Bull. The Presidential Address was adopted. On the 17th. there was a Garden Party, given by Mrs. Lome Campbell, the wife of the District and Sessions Judge, to the Europeans, Eurasians, and a large number of native gentle- men of the town. Tennis, badminton, ar.d archery were engaged in until dark, after which the Rev. Dr. Downie gave a stereopticon exhibition of views of London and Windsor, and a number of the places on the route between England and India. At the dose of the exhibition “ God save the Queen ” was sung. The illumination of Mrs. Campbell’s garden and bungalow was very picturesque. The Committee decided to erect, as a permanent memorial, a “ Victoria Hospital for Women," at a cost of about Rs. 15,000. There were celebrations at Vencatagiri, Ongole, Chundi, Udayaglri, Kavili, Gndur, and other small towns of the Nellorc District The most notable of these was the celebration of the Rajah of VcncaUgiri. This consisted of a feeding ot the poor; a festival at each of the two temples; a procession in which a portrait of Ha Majesty was carried on the howdali of an elephant gorgeously decorated for the occasion; a grand meeting at the Town Hall, at which the Rajah made a speech, in which he dwelt on the glories of Ha Majesty's reign, and the great benefits that India hid derived from it; a naotch ; and a display of fireworks. As a permanent memorial the Rajah proposes to erect a “ Jubilee House ” at the Veneatagiri Railway Station, for the use nf travellers. OMAT.UR (SALEM). Oro hu It the nuac borae by a null group of villages ten milts tn die nc*lh-wcit of Silent. There > 31 «ges comW of 628 hcoto, with a pofalation of about 3.CC0 ; of whom about aco are Mohammed*-?, and the rest Hindu*. It contain a Deputy TahtWar'a Cutcherry, a Travellers' Bungalow, a Post Offioe, and a Local Ford Middle School of the third Rrsde. /mu'ii Cmninn. —Messrs. S. A. Sohauaxya AlVA*. Ctainun ; C. Ramaswaky Arvaa Swntarr; Atv»a ; GovivoA Cuxm ; VaxtCAraSUttairAB 1 V tXKATAPPA CHerri ; KlISBKA Cheto i and twelve others. The people of Onulur celebrated the Jubilee on the 16th February in a very loyal manner. Abithjtans and pujak t were performed in all the temples, and (stayers were offered for the continuance of Her Majesty’s reign, and for the long life and happiness of all the members of the Royal Family. The Khaai and Mullah of the Mohammedan community offered prayers in the mosque. In the evening the villagers, including the school children, assembled in the Local fund School House, where sandal flowers, sugar, and part mfari were distributed The L/xal Police Force, which paraded in front of the premises, fired a feu dt joie. »34 Celebration of the Jubilee of the Queen Emfren looucMound. The decorations were all that could be derated. The meeting opened with speeches delivered in Tamil, in which the blessings of peace and prosperity which had been enjoyed by the various nationalities in India under the benign rule of Her Majesty weic alluded to. These speeches were received with great enthusiasm. After that, sugar, fan eufari, tec-, were distributed among tlie assembly, and the meeting terminated with three enthusiastic cheers for Her Majesty Then a grand pro- ceision of the Hindu gods, attended by * large crowd of people, issued from the Siva and Vishnu temples, and it was past 10 p.m. when, after going through the principal streets, it returned to the temples. The Presidcncial Address was adopted. The local permanent memorial will take the form of a “Water Pan dal." OOTACAMVNU (NILGBtlSJ. Ootitrannmil, ttic chief l own of the Slight District, is the summer bad quartets of the Midi** (lOrtienKiit, Hit the peimanent held quarters of tbe Madias Amy. It a sitoste on the wotem liop: of the Dodibttta Range. and its elcat«i ■»rit» from 7 , 1 Jo feel above «n-l»vd to 8.6** <««• Tlte principal building- ire Goremm-n- Home, the Coondl Chimlwr, Secretariat Oltlces. the Co«rts and Officer of the Co 3 ector nml Mii'ulrate and of the Stib-Judee, St. Tlimni’s Church, Sc. St.pfxn'i Church, the Pt* and T.U^ph OlSci, IlrceVi' Manorial SAool. Public Lffirary, ami Omcrmund Club. There lr alio a Botaniol Garden. The town in conitituted i Minidpility in iSitf. The (xpolition U n.JJJ, classified as fallows .—Hindus 8,011, Mcbnaaiptuw l.JfU, Christiani 3 , 9 Ja Tbc chief educational Institutions are the Liwrevce Asylum, and the lintels’ Memorial High S-rhe-l. The fonrer b intended for children of British Soldiers, mi the luter is *n efleiint Middle Ota SduxJ, sad -a. fimtxM in memory of the Sr* Comatlfsloner of the Neileherrj IlilK There .re EteutiUry Srhnol. of various cln.«* m*"vwrV/«. — Lint. -Genera! Sir Habrv FaENDEBOAST, V C., K.C.B., Cialmeu ; Messrs. C. E. Plosxbxt, Stmtarj I_ R. Uttaiooi ; Caneml Morgasc ; General WOSOK , Cclrael Li AIDE! ; Messrs. M. A. Ltwsoa, M.A. ; flooe M Altov id SAIT i EncurK i MARtirirACHEi.iA MCDEL1.IAR 1 nod others Not only did the residents of the town unite in the festivities on the t 6 th Feb- ruary, but many people came in from the surrounding villages, including not a few representatives of tlte Hill tribes. The grand display of bunting and banners shown by the Murrcc Brewery Company attracted much attention. Two triumphal arches were erected on the Commercial Road. The fin: was between the Alesandra House gate and llombay Hall. This a: first glance appeared to be a sholah trans- planted in its entirety from one of tlte adjacent hill*. A triumphal arch was also erected over the Library gate. The proceedings commenced with an impressive Thanks- giving Service at St. Stephen's church. The members of the Freemason I-cdge, “Faith, Hope, and Charity,’’ attended in full costume. The National Anthem was in Ike Pm id/ icy cf Madras. I iS heattily sung ai the conclusion of the service. The special service at the Roman Catholic church was also a lull choral one. At the mosque there was a special service at 9 a.n.. at which the leading members of the Mohammedan community of the town were present. The Hindus met at their temple, and the other religious sects did honour to the occasion. A Review Parade of the Volunteers took place at the Hobart Park at noon. The head-quarters companies marched to the Park, hesded by the band, playing the Jubilee march. On arrival there they were formed into line, arx! with ranks opened they received Lieutenant-General Sir Harry Prendergatf, V.C-, K.C.B., the reviewing General Officer, with the usual salute. After the General had inspected the men a feudejoit was fired, followed by a Royal salute and three cheers, led by Sir Hairy Prcndcrgast. The Volunteers then marched past in column of companies. After tbc inarch past, line was re-formed, and the General expressed the great happiness it afforded him to be present on such an auspicious occasion, and complimented the men on their soldier like appearance. Several stanzas, composed by Himself, were rend in Tamil by Pundit Venentarama Aiyangar. An Address on beJIalf of the Mohammedan community was presented by Munshi Syed Fackioodccn Sufi. At u.30 money and clothing were distributed to 150 Hindu and 50 Mohammedan poor persons At the Friend -in -Need Society’s workshop, the European and Eurasian poor received small gifts. A procession of school children, of all classes and creeds, and numbering over 800, then took place. The Nazareth Convent Schools were remarkable for the various costumes of the pupils ; there were the boarders in brown, the day scholars in couumes of their own, the native girls enveloped in while clothes, and the boys all neatly dressed. But for gaiety and variety of colours, the Hobart and Kaadal Schools bore awry the palm. The banner of the St. Stephen’s Girls' School was prettily wrought, and besides the name of the school it had on it the words, “ Victoria our Beloved Queen, Long may She reign." The Brocks’ Memorial School, the Ootacamund Grammar School, the Baptist Mission, Wesleyan Mission, and Kaity Schools, were well represented, and with their many handsome banners, some made expressly for the occasion, they formed a very interesting feature in the proceedings of the day. At 5 o’clock the children were assembled to partake of refreshments. “ God save the Queen “ wjs then sung. The sports now com- menced, each event being well contested. The crowd that assembled to witness these sports was unprecedented in Ootacamund. Besides the usual items of high jumps and long jumps, &:c., there were a tug-of-war for Ted as and Badagas ; then followed two dances, one by tlve Tod», and the other by the Kotos, which appeared to be the most entertaining portion of the evening programme. A flat CtUbratnn of ihr Jubiln of the Qtuen Emfras [OncoU. nice for Badagas and Tod as respectively were lie next two events, and were well contested. A Hat race between a Toda and a European resulted in the latter winning by several lengths, thereby gaining a purse, presented by General Faunce, Quarter in 3 Ster-G encral . Sir Harr)- Preidcigast assisted in directing the spoils, and Mrs. Orr distributed the prizes. The display of fireworks at the Hobart Park, which commenced at the conclusion of the sports, occupied a short time, and was very good. There were four bonfires : one on the hill behind St. Stephen’s ; a second on Snowdon Mill; a third on Elk Hill; and the fourth- -the largest — on Dodabetta peak, lights were artistically arranged on Rreeks’ School, the Municipal Office, and the Post and Telegraph Office. The illuminations and decorations in the town were varied and numerous. The following firms illuminated their premises . — Messrs. Spencer and Co., Smith and Co., Oakes and Co., Mar- chant and Co., A boo Mahomroed and Ccc, and Esooph Sait. The Hindu and Mohammedan community held a musical teirie at Bombay Hall The leading members of both communities were present. Pundit Ver.kataruma Aiyengar sang his stanzas, and received much applause. The proceedings of the day were brought to a close by a Ball at the Assembly Rooms. The Prestdcocial Address was adopted. It was resolved to obtain as a permanent local memorial of the Jubilee a full-sired " Portrait” in oils of Hct Majesty. ONCOL* (NEI.lOREp Th« town oi Oa&k a the capital of ihc northern Talofc of tie Ncllcce District, and is filmed ■beet 7 J ir.il» mxth of Kelioee town. Its populate* it 9 ,Joo, enmp^e-J is follows Hindus 7,556, Muhunmcdus gaj, Christians 717 i and others 4 - The ’.own lies in the tnUM of I he itch Wide codec soil country’; on 1 lie south and wen of it ue low rocky hills, which a***in 1 Inige quantity d iron or*. It il coaneetal with Modus by tie Ileckicgham Co cal I>» town b noted for the lire i»i twwuy of Su cattle. It contains 1 High School bekmgir.K lo the Aneiitnn fliptat Mission, * Gills’ School belcnglic to the sic.; Mission, and a Maoicifal Middle School, besides CBmcroas Priearj and Phi Schools. JubJa Ctmmllt/f. — Messrs. W. J. Tale, CMrmm; V. Amkiu Row PlIsillO, Setntoy ; N a throat VawcATARUNGAcitAiav ; K. NAMStBAWAtLA Ctttnv ; Rev. W. R. Mapiwv ; Mcun. Tiivzkg.da Phlai ; ami Auamsd Huawot Sahib Bahadur. The Jubilee was celebrated with much enthusiasm on the 16th Fcbtuary. Prayers were offered in all places of worship for Her Majesty. A handsome and elaborately decorated Pandal bad been elected in a toj« near a Hindu temple, outside the town, and thither the Queen’s local representative (the Sub-Collector) was, on the afternoon of the 16th, conducted in precession The “ Union Jack " lloited over the triumphal arch which adorned the entrance to the Pandal, on which was inscribed a suitable motto. As the procession entered the Pandal a in the President} of Madras. 137 fra dt feu was fired, and the people cheered. Then cloths were distributed to the needy, who had already been fed in tire morning. The Presidential Address was read in English by Mr. V. Ananda Row, the Secretary to the Jubilee Committee, and in Telugu by Mr. X. Venkata Rung* Cliarlu. It was then adopted. Sanscrit and Telugu odes were recited The company, which must have numbered over 3,0=0, then witnessed the sports, which lasted till sunset. A nauteh followed in the now brilliantly lit PandaL The people then marched in procession through the chief streets of the town, and eventually proceeded to the Sub-Collector’s bungalow, where rhey gave three cheers for Her Majesty. Gymnastic feats, sports, nantches, and singing occupied the afternoon and evening of the 17th, and the proceedings wound up a little before midnight with a bonfire on the hill opposite the Pandal, with fireworks, and ebeers for Her Majesty. The balance of the Jubilee subscriptions will lie devoted to the " Improvement of the Water Supply" of lire town. PAKALA (NELLOKE!. A ftudcjoit was fired at dawn cm the 16th February by the .Silt Contingent, and after prints had been awarded to the best dressed peons, several sheep and a quantity nf rice, provided by the Inspector, Mi. Mitchell, were served out to the Factory establishment and three Preventive parties. Rations were also distributed to the registered coolies, as well as to the poor of the place. In the afternoon, just before the sports began, another feu dr fm wr.s fired. Tire re were hurdle, sack, three-legged, cheroot, pick-a-back, cooly, boys’, girls’, and women’s races, as well as “ bull in the ring,’’ and other sports, with a tug of war, “ Peons wwi Coolies,” which was won by the former. There vat a torchlight dance by Brinjarie women; native music and dancing girls; and a display of fireworks, concluding with three cheers for the Queen Empress. In the village, and after the fireworks, there was a procession of gods from the Hindu temple. The Presidential Address was adopted PALAMCOTTAH (TINNEVEIXY). Thii town u the held -quarters of the Collector ef tho DHtnct, The i-cpalilloo l» 17,96a ; o( »fec« 15.098 are Htados. 865 we Mofcimtwilam, amt 2,001 are Outturns. 1 : comains an Aegto- VeroKulu School. • Siys School of theCM.S., a Herding SJkoI ta Christian toys aid girt*, aid a Train iru School forChnMian girli. A crowd of nearly 10,000 persons assembled on the race-course to witness the sports. The sports- programme included pony and horse races. A ftu was given to school-children in a tastefully decorated Pandal on the maidan. The T Celebration o/ the Jubilee ej the Queen Empren [Filial. 138 principal residents of the district, including the Zemindars of Estiapuram, Oothu- nialai, and Sevelpatti were present. The Presidencial Address was read, adopted, and presented to tlic District Magistrate. A good display of fireworks followed. The principal roads in Palamcottah and Tinncvdly, and the streets and houses in troth the towns and neighbouring village*, were illuminated at night, as also the public buildings. At the principal places of worship special services were held. Gods were taken in procession in several Devasianams. On ibe 17th an address on the benefits of British rule in India was delivered at a large public meeting at which the District Judge presided. A nautch was held at night. Enthusiastic cheers were given for Her Majesty and the Royal Family. FALAKI (MADURA}. The p^nJuloo (it Dili louu It 13.513, urf I hit of the whole talok it 171.515. The plice U noted tor ihe teaplc of Tbtedijuixopini Swunl, which is io«Ud to by pilgrim* Cron nil port* ol India. The town »o lately coai&utod into a MarJdpiWy. Their Is tUo 1 Local Hoard with three Uniom. The chief ocCopntiooa of the people are cultivation and trade. Weaviig a ih« only minufuctur*. The Ainencnn Mivion Inw orlnWjfsed a Girh' School. There b 1 Scliry Roolti Schorl la the town aided by the Municipality, and wtnl Ramil* System School* in the talal aided hy Miicipal or Local Fundi J«M* CVnwr'WK— Rev. H. C. HAUK. Chairman . Mean. T. GbaiMIAH Sami, J. Samuil PttxAt, ud C. Ritkoa Row, /«»< Surntem ; Sithamkaiam Crwmw ; T. Kiistka Row j C. SuaaiiArxa ; amt tie oihrn. Early in the morning of the i 6 :h February the town assumed a gay appearance. "Hie houses bad been whitewashed and adorned with flags and banners; and thora- name overhung the streets. The Navaranga Mantapam in front of the temple was tastefully decorated, and a beautiful Pandal had been erected there. A small Pandal had been put up at the entrance to the Municipal Office, with a triumphal arch bearing the inscription “ Long live Her Majesty the Queen Empress of India." Abishakam and pujaht were performed in the Hindu temples of the town, and special services were held. Prayers were also offered in the churches and mosques. At noon about 3, coo poor of all dosses were fed in different placet, and about 150 of them were presented with cloths. In the afternoon sweetmeats were distributed to about 7,030 schoolboys and girls.. In the evening there were magical performances and athletic sports. At night there was a grand illumination of all the houses, temples mosques, churches streets, and tire Rock. The Post Office, Municipal Office, the Talult Cutchcny, the Municipal Dispensary, and the Police Station House, as well aa the Jubilee Mantapam, were beautifully illuminated. At 6-30 p.m. a large rutmU-r of gentlemen and ladies assembled at the Navaranga Mantapam. A Pal (haul . 1 it !ht Prrudmt) (■/ Madras. »J9 portrait of Her MajeKy was placed in an elevated position, and was adorned with garlands. The Rev. H. C Haven who was voted to the chair, made an appropriate speech. Mr. Subbu Runga Naidu gave an acconnt in Tamil of Her Majesty's life, and the chief events of her reign. Three hearty cheers were then given for the Empress, and sandal, flowers, fan safari, kc. were distributed to all. At about 8 p.m. the portrait was placed on a howdah mounted on an elephant, beautifrilly decorated for the occasion, and taken in procession through the four chief streets of tlic town, attended by about 5,000 peojic, including several European ladies and gentlemen. The dancing-girls who danced in front 0 1 the portrait sang the " Kummipatta," a poem composed in honour of Her Majesty by Mr. Scott, of Madura. There was then a grand display of fireworks which occupied more than an hour. On the return of the procession to the Jubilee Mantapun, at about 11 t.u. the party broke up. The Presidcncial Address was adopted. On the evening of the 17th gymnastic sports and races were held and prise* distributed ; and at night there were theatrical |>eribtraar.ces. A “ Victoria Jubilee Lamp ” has been erected in the town in commemoration of the Jubilee. It was lighted on the night of the 16th with much ceremony. PALCIIAUT (MALABAR). Falghoot. Ibf largest inland town in Malibu, ii situated is the pp fora*! by the greet <1 tip ration of the Wntem Gt»is. through which the rriraid fends its wiy :o the west omii utiou the Pe n fa o u i. Tbc tora w«s once the tot of 1 K.i|.h, bat Uamn wbjeo to Hyder Ali of Mysore, for whom a fort built htrc by French engineers. The fort wo* apuml tiy the timhh ir. 1700. The popalalSoo fc 36, J39 l of whom are Hhrius. 4.85s an? Mohammedans, and i.o&i are CbmiuAJc Thr majority 0/ the pai|sU arc trader atd agtiralittri**. r» 4 !y n cultrated on a large ocalc in the nrightonrhooi. The town is DXed for its grist mats. It ha; a brj# inland tr»dr. Tbw is a Municipality of twenty Cocnedors, of whrnn fifteen are elected by the people, and lire xracninftscd by tie Cowmwnt Jmbilt* — Messrs. V. P. DK Ro2AK2». Ckairmtn ; T. A. Rakakriskna IVU and Okdiw Ram ax. Joint SattUrUi ; C. S. Swamjxadma Tutte* Kakxakai ; K. P. Aciicta Menon j T. C. Ewwoithv ; Rev. !I. Hacuma.sk ; V. Rama Stmt i as>d others. People, not only from the town and the taluk, but also from distant places* had gathered together 00 the occasion. Several leading chieftains, including the Second Prince of the Zamorin family, the EJla Rajah of Nilarnbur, Kolhr.godc Ella Nambidi, and other* were present. At 6 am. on the 16th February an Imperial salute of 101 kathanas (a gun used in temples) was fired from the rampant of the fort, and the Jubikc Parade of the Volunteers, which immediately afterwards took place, con- cluded with three enthusiastic cheers for Her Majesty, and the sinking of the National Anthem. The European and East Indian community attended the Jubilee CddraHon of tkt Jubilir of t/u Qum Emfrtn rP»lU*K!B. 140 Sernce in the Roman Catholic church. At 10 A.H. rice, cloths, and money were diuri bated to s.ooo poor. Beautifully caparisoned elephants, the largest of which carried a life-site portrait of Her Majesty, formed port of a procession which started nt aliout 4 p.m. from the Jubilee Pandal that had been erceted in the vicinity of the fort, where a large number of Kuopeans ani natives had assembled, and passed by the English church, the Big Il.uaar, and tbc Sulunpetta, returning to the Jubilee Panda! at about 7.30 p.m. About jo, 000 ixroplc were on the masJan to witness the cctcmony. The procession presented a brilliant sjtmdc, and red, blue, and green lights were burnt at intervals. When the portrait of Her Majesty was taken into the Pandal three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress, and the National Anthem was sung. A display of fireworks brought the festivities of the day to a dose. Tbc Presidential Address was adopced. On the following afternoon a large number of European and native gentlemen assembled in the Jubilee Pandal, and the space around the Pandal was crowded with people who had met to witness some races. Shortly after dusk there was a grand display of fireworks. Three cheers and three arpui (the native way of cheering on the Milalur coast) for Her Majesty Ltought the loyal demonstration to an end. PAI.LMUM (COIMBATORE). PJU-iim is the hmd-qaartmof or* of il.r ucu important Taluks in the District of CoimUuore. The chief prudnoions o! the ulcV ore os' ion, tob*c:o, end dry grain*. JuW,< &*«///«.- Mean. C. Sranu RauaiYH. Cbai' mo* ; SlIGAIHVIXAH Chiba. Stc ’ aor ,; HawkcwahYha Rao; Ramasajayak Dcva ; Sy amhulSaiy; Kuppak Chsttivas ; Palani CHerriVAR; Govisda R.tO; MA'iKinreiux Kiish.sa Rao; Daoa Sahib, and Maxooon Sahib. The town was decorated in a variety of ways from early in the morning of the 1 6th February, and in the evening it was brilliant with illuminations. People of different castes were fed, and a money distribution was made to indigent Moham- medans. In the temples and mosques special thanksgivings were offered, and blessings were invoked for Her Majesty. In the afternoon a treat was given to the schoolboys. At 4 p.m- almost all the male population of the town and of the adjoining villages attended a public meeting that was held in a large Pandal in the Temple compound. The assemblage was immense for a town like Pilladam, for no fewer than 1.000 people were present. The police paraded in front of the Pandal. Mr. C. Scetha Ramaiyer Tahsildar was voted to the chair. The proceedings opened wirh an address in Tamil by Mr. S. V. Seetharamaiyer, B.A., who explained the object of the meeting, described the blessings enjoyed by the in tht Pruidensy ef ifadrat. U« Indian people under the British rule, and alluded to the virtues of the sympathetic snd benevolent Sovereign who adorns the British throne. The assembly then shouted “ Long life and prosperity to the Queen ar.d Royal Family." There was then a singing party, and when that was over, sandal, fan safari, plantains, and sugar were distributed to all present. The assemblage then went in pro- cession, accompanied by music, to the Market compound, to witness a display of fireworks, which was preceded by a Royal salute by the police. The procession returned through the principal streets of the town to the original place of meeting, where, after hearty acclamations, the crowd dispersed. The Presidential Address was adopted. PALWANAIK (NORTH ARCOTX Tbs town of ('ateamlr Hindi shout a, 5 CO fret atore the wo-WI. Before the opening J the railwiy to MKOpilliein, M >u msrli iwHcMd toby FsropMn prntlemen <1 lie neighbouring districts during the hot weather. The populstom il 3 . 6 J 9 . Of these J,#J 5 are Hindus, 709 Motus.nedufi, 95 Chriituai. It coouint a I/K*l Knurl Sdwd. The American Mflsioa hu alio auWished a School here. BetHm this. there are three Pul So U<£» (purely Tehsu). There h a splendid Lxa! Fund Dt^onary « this sUllm. Pnlmam* mu. rreootiy eoouilutrf • UtUn ruder the Leal Boards AcL This town lindrs In wjjr, ^gg:nd *4 ChrUtUm. Th«e ore two Church w, one bdoosieg to the Brpdit Miuko, urn! the uter to the Uthoiui Minion. A GtaU' School it train! si noi hr the Biptirt Mitsco. There arc, betdo, a Gottnnct* Girfc' School, ind 1 Local Feed MiddM Schcol Tor fcoyi. The oScti of the Deputy Tthiildar and Sub-Magiilratc. Pdee Inijuctoe, Sab-Sq^Hnr, Tdrth Oeneer, i&i Sub-Poctmav.ci are Iceuel ia the to«n. Ground nut* arc Urgcly cx^ rtcil. JtMUc Mc**v >L i’ALruA&AKADV Rawc, CUirman ; M- Ramais*a>ii Iy*i* S«T*T>y; A. SiYAKOLA^DKft Mldxi.ua*, B.A. ; P. KumJUMI Odavaj. ; J. A. Kan i>ay a * JU.A: ; A. 5*&l.H|VA&A CtiA>!MtLAir< ; ArtJ Other*. At dawn on the 16th February salutes were fired in honour of Her Majesty. Early in the morning, service was performed in the Christian church, and abilAaAami, offerings, and arjanai were offered in Hindu temples. In the Mosque polhiah was grandly performed. At about 10 a.m. the feeding of the poor commenced. In the gedewn attached to the Choultry tn the heart of the town, upwards of r.ooo poor people were served with food ; and food was served to more than 1,000 mendicants in the Pnsiden ej oj Madras. *43 in other centra. A number of gentlemen were entertained in the Choultry. The Public Others were beautifully decorated with evergreens, festoons, the Union Jack, and banners, and with the inscription, "God are our Kmpress for another fifty )B»« ” At about 7 p.k. lire illuminalioni were complete, and the town presented a brilliant appearance. The people thronged everywhere. Guns were fired at intervals, and there was a musical performance. At 8 p.v. die A ri chandra Naukam gave a dramatic pcrfonnar.ee, the play selected being one which illustrated the principle of honesty as being characteristic of Her Majesty's reign. The play continued until daybreak. The Presidential Address was adopted- PARAMAKUD1 (MADC’KA). Ttu* U % lows with a pcpalfttioo of $.822, tensiitin^ my*:l j of w«Avr». Ir k&s for miny ytum fccca ibt act: of ft Dutric: Mumlrf, mui Lllcrly of t Sz>kezL:rzr Alva. There tre ft number of Schools aflbeding clemeatury education is Engl -sh izd Tumi, tie highest cf which is the Eaglbh Middle School. There is ftko ft Civil Dltpcns lj miauinec out cf 1 »mJ Fu&k. The weftviig cf c tftco *J>d s3k cloths with lace holders is carried on to acocsiderxhle eitent. A Unica has been formed mainly for unitary pzrpx f, icxl is working sitisfnctorily. JMtt Committee . — Messrs. V. CoufooswAin AlYAft, Chairman ; MOHAJTA Rlhca NaIDC j MAHOMED HUfSAIX MaLCMYAK SAIB J M. NaGALINGAM PtUAI ; 0. T AK ANTWA If ABA Y AHA PllLAI ; Rahaiikoai; L Naoaswamv Aiyar ; Vkdavuxi Sastwiai.; *ud *gbt otkere. Early in trie rooming of the i6th February gay fUg* were displayed in different parts of the town, and over all the public offices as well as from the tops of trees. Ttoronom were hung across the streets, and particoloured paper bmps wtie ap- pended from the tops of long poles. Thanksgiving Services were held in honour of Her Majesty at Christian, Hindu, and Mohammedan places of worship. Temple guns were fired at short intervals throughout llic day. About 500 school children of both sexes marched in procession to the place where the puhlic meeting was held. A large crowd was present, and the proceedings were very enthusiastic A Tamil addrets, explaining the importance of the occasion, was read, and different sorts of cakes were distributed among the children. Prizes were distributed to the pujxia of the English Middle School About 3&0 poor Brahmins were fed at the Chuttrara and the Vishnu Pagoda, and about as many of other castes in a tope on the banks of the river Vaigai. About too were also clothed. At r.ight the temples and tnosques were illuminated. The higher classes took part in a public feast and a dramatic performance. The Presidential Address was adopted. PARAMATUI {SALEM). Thii to*® Km a pcgmlfttxa iMmtcnag 2 , 815 . 1* » the head-quArtc* of the Deputy Tfthsildftr and Sub MsgtitrUn, of thr Impede *c4 Poller, ar*i of the 5f*eUl Sub-Ki^rar of As«uraj*«* U4 CMratun of tki Jukiltt of Ihu Qutm Emfras Eaglieh edncalian n given la local fund School* The chief oecojntion. of the people *re «glicolirr», weaving, and nansy-leadiBg. A goal trade ii carried cei in ooitco. jaggery ud Mlljittre an mnnaficiarel. Paddy, ptauiiiu, a&i tobacco ore largely exported. Juiilm c»i»arr« — Meun. A. MnsriCHtDawfcaa*, B.A., CMrma*; T. Ram*' LIKA Aivaa, and C Rama Row./efer&rottrier; C. Mamika Mvnn.UA*; T. Mahombu Kasim Sahib; Cwbdamiaxa RisDIYab ; GUIUMAOIU Cbbttiyai ; Vxxkaia Rama Riodivar ; Kaja Kayvsda* ; and eight ethers. The celebration was announced to the public by beat of tom-tcen. Tlic Dharmnkarthas of the several temples were requested to offer prayers for the con- tinuance of the beneficent reign of Her Majesty. A large Pandal had been erected on the site of the proposed “Victoria Ixxlgc," which is to be the local permanent memorial of the Jubilee. It was elegantly decorated with foliage, garlands, banners, &c In front of the Pandal was a triumphal arch, on which were inscribed, in bright colours, the wotds, “Long live our Gracious Queen Empress.” Two oilier arches and a small Pandal were erected on the maidan close by. The streets were adorned with festoons. Abiihukami were performed in all Hindu temples, and prayers were offered in the temples, mosques, and the Roman Catholic church. More than 300 poor people of all castes and creed, were fed. Two “ Water Pandals " had been creeled, one by the Jubilee Committee, and the other by the people of the town, in commemoration of the occasion, and water was seised to all dosses of persons. Sugar und fruit wire distributed to schoolboys and children. In the afemoon athletic sports were held. Over 2,000 persons assembled to witness them. A public meeting was then held, at which Mr. P. Rajagopala Chariyar Avergal, M.A., B.L, Deputy Collector, presided He opened tlic meeting with a speech, in which he gave a sketch of the life of Her .Majesty, and of the advantages India had derived during her reign. Prayers for the continuance of tlic reign of Her Majesty were then offered, and the Chairman proceeded to lay the foundation stone of the “ Victoria Lodge." A parchment roll had been prepared by Mr. A. Muktichedambara Mudelliar, the Chairman of the Jubilee Committee. It bore the following inscription '• 16th February, 1SS7. Foundation itoac of ll* •Victoria Lodge,’ st Paramv.hi. Nimokol Taluk, Silem DiMriit, erected in enm-sOToretion U the cslebiitlea of the Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen Victoria, bid by Mr. P. Raja Copiln Clmriysu, M.A., B.L.. in the pretence of Mean. A. MuklKheduabtii MadeUisr, B.A.. Sub-Rc£«tr»r,and Chrirrran Jutibe Committee ; C. Monika Modeller, Depot? Tafc-iVi.r ; T. Mahomed Karim Sahib, Injector of Polite ; Mr. C. W. W. MirEo, Datrict and Setiions Judge 1 and Mr. Coorga M10 Walton, Collector and Di.trut Migiatrate.' This record was signed, wrapped round a newspaper, and placed inside a bottle, tegether with several of the Queen's coins and an ingot of gold. The bottle was IHrUktmUl.] in tht PnsiJmiy ,'f Mairat. US placed in u cavity of the stone on which the foundation stone was placed When the foundation stone was being lowered four seta of native pipers and other musicians played. A salute of tox guns was fired, and ibe President declared the stone to be “ well and truly laid." The Presidential Address to Her Majesty was then read, and signatures taken thereto, amidst enthusiastic cheers. Nautchcr followed, and sandal, flowers, fruit, and /an lu/ari were distributed. A good pyrotechnic dspla? followed. Prayers were offered for the Queen Empress in the Vishnu temple, and the god* were taken round the town in procession, followed by a large crowd of people. The first day’s festivities closed with the singing of the National Anthem by the Dutch girls. On the following day sports of various kinds were held, after which there was a musical entertainment Sandal, flowers, fruits, and /an lu/ari were distributed, and repealed cheers were giver, fee Her Majesty. The Jubilee was celebrated in several of the surrounding villages with similar enthusiasm. PARLAKIMTDI (GANJAM) is the chief town of the large inJ htipiiuat 2emlcdtfy at ibr same name. It h pktuTwqoefy stu&'.cd m one of the rc«t beautiful valley* in Ioda. The population ts jo,Si2; of *h» 10,621 m* Hindui, l88 are Mchimm^iacs, wvJ 3 ore Christians. Mats and boikets arc nudf, hoi ixhcrwttc the article* of wanufattur* irv { eW. Thf town is essentially agricultural, the wsmmndiui; taDct* ykidioc uit abctxiancc of gr*U^ 'Jhe cduaiiul ed, and arches and Panda lx erected In several places with bright banners bearing mottoes expressing loyal wishes for the health, happiness* and long life of Her Majesty. The town presented an unusually animated appearance, brightened by the natural beauty of the surrounding seen cry. In the forenoon of the 16th February a breakfast was given to all the poor in the town. Ever}* one who asked for a meal received one. The Uxnc, the blind, and the dumb were also presented with cloths. The Zemindar gave a doth and a piece of money, varying in value from i anna to 8 annas, to every poor ptrion in the town. In the afternoon there were iports of all sorts, including, foot races, chatty races, egg-or.-spoon races, tug-of war, donkey races, and fencing. They were followed by a nautch and musical entetUinmcnt There were special services in all the temples and muttums, and a peoccssion of the Hindu gods* with the priests marching in front chanting prayers for Hot Majesty. At night the principal streets and roads were illuminated, as well as the Palace, the Post Office, and several private residences. There were several display* of fireworks in different places, the best display being in front of the Palace. The town and the surrounding valley arc u 1 46 CeMnHien (f tht Jukiiu of the Quten Emprtu [PwimUr. overlooked by a hill about 6co feet above the plain, and on the top of this a large bonfire was lighted about 9 p m. At the house of Mr. Jagannatha Ro* Puntalu an address was read by his son ; and a Pundit sang to bis own music a Telugu version of “God save the Queen." The Presidential Address was adopted. PATUKOTA (TANJORKh The population a 4677 ) of whom 4 , 1)4 -re Hindus, 25X Mo&unmadaM, ead 145 Christians. Both edorsdan anil trade »re iraprorins- It tontaloi in ancient (oil JaMte C*«w*v.-Mt*«s. Svea Khad*« Padshah Sak«» BaHADIU, Carman; VtN«i-:inm Chet-i iar, Secretary. VesKertAMA Ivin ; Pama.awmy Irea; Mutra*)»« Jvrj ; Rama CHUXDBt Ron- ; Cciir.via Ivu ; SkiNIVaia Piuav i rad otlur.. The chief buildings of the town were decorated, and about 300 i«ror persons were fed. Sweetmeats were distributed to the school children. There were grand processions from the temples and mosques both in the evening and at night. A ma s s meeting was held, speeches were made, the Presidential Address was read and adopted, and pan supan was distributed. There was a display of fireworks. PKAPUU.Y (KURNOOLI. Tic J*t.ilil«n lit tlii* town n 3.392. enmpridns Brahmin Kamil**, KttW, Bdig", Jangnnu, Chiiniiss. nod Mohommoliii. There are I»o Sdiooti, la whtrh Telugu U taught. A ttcaiti- xbia tr»iS« *• c&rrkd on m grain, cloth, Icithrr, JuitUi CemmitUL— Mwn, Sr in Majaiuau, CMrmm; X. Paxcka.nadam Pillay, Secretory i R. IaKsMIKaIAWO Pouiau; ; N. Vr.AOACKMIAS ; D Kotiuko.awa D»va*a; Y. KaiSHIAm ; Chixka Subamsibi, aadothm Almost aU the inhabitant* of the place assembled at Nagannah Chcitram in the afternoon of the ifch February, and acre treated to music. A Telugu translation of the Presidential Address was read aloud, and adopted, and the signatures of a few representative gentlemen were taken to it The people gave three hearty cheers for the Queen Empress. There was a liberal distribution of sugar and pan safari. About 1 25 poor people, the majority being Mohammedans, were given a substantial meal. The town presented a gay appearance ;. thonmamt overhung even- street, and during the night all the temples, mosques, and street! were decorated and illuminated. Prayers were offered for the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty. The Moham- medans carried a Jubilee banner in procession, and invoked blessings on Her Majesty. The Hindus assembled at the temples of Siva Vcerabadra, and Kasiva Swamy, and thence carried their gods in procession with music through the streets. These processions commenced at 7 r.u. respectively, and continued till us. A “Chuttram “ is to be erected in commemoration of the Jubilee PenokowdA.i in tkr Pnsidfsuy oj Madras . '47 PEHUKONDA (AKANTAPORE). This town belongs to the civil district at Mhry, >nd to the revenue • High School in »hich Sirncrit i. taught. There ere thirteen Prianry School., inriwding one tor Girts. There is nUo a Night Sdco! 11 - affairs of the town are ieoVH "Her by a Taluk H cirri of twelve members, It ha* Union, and : c€o: 5 . At s preliminary meeting held at the Victoria Mahal in the For. of Pitta pur, on the nth February, the Rajah of Pittapur, who pr elided, laid M Ladiu AND GENTLEMEN,— 1 tiank the membem of the Jubilee Ccmr-:tfe, and al» oar Collector Bahadur, fc* hrmg d«n*e rare opportunity of showirg ay deference and loyalty to Her XIoit Grecioc* Mijsst) Q^eea Victoria, whose tenement role ttanda motchk** in the whole hittoiy of Bbiratfi Varcha. Neither the ancient Hito Kingi =or the Later Mc&am- modan Emperors coald hivp any idea o' the immetuf peice and prosperity brought home to as by the British rule Rai>sjs telegraphs, ceun navLgaiion were not eren dreamt of by tbe ancients. No GoTnr.irent in the hbteay of IndU has dealt ruch impartial justice even to the poorest dtssei withost the ieut disUcction of caste, cot car, cr creed. Konaer Kings were one ind aJJ wlfish, nnd coral fcr the uel&re of their own roe* and of certain claw only. But Her Maj^ty has tTea'ifd this cany coloured races of Her mighty Empire with tk> nwe difference than what a mtfher weald oboerre among her nanifold children. England and Indb are her twina As it bus pleased Providence to link tegethe* these two ccuntries, I call apon all educated natives who owe their ri* and livelihood to the British Goremaent to rbrgct all different of reirgko (for th# truths inc^katM by the Vodos and tbe Bible are the same) ond join with one veto to iauto the choice** blefcing* of live Almighty apnn oa gltulDm Emprtu and her iilastrioui dynasty. x-d may war xa\ rtlxclllce oner lUtuib ihe pure and plenty of her golden rale I It oely remain, for me to a»V you, Cmtlrexn, to prove ynuiar'ici worthy of the name of Hindat by obwrving tbe !«h Fel-marv ai tbe day of jour greitew rejoi«ng. iM by joinirg with i prompt and cotu'mI mln:l in anydetroaara- lion which the ConimktUe may dccjlc upon in hector of the cccr-xian. A word imee to add that you, ay Hindu brethren, dwuH act In tile least hesitate to entertain Europeans cqaiHy with our Hindo brethria, for cur SaUxa» do not at ail Metre loch adiltcrenceof treatment, and unanimously proclaim that to whatever cited or rue a gneit be*:og> he ihooH !»• treated kindly, and fod without prejudke u fir u drcimraoca will allow, ond thus the gf.p row tinting heewcon the European and nat.xe races may gradually disappear. In concluiion 1 peopose that 'Cod hie* Hu Mainly, and Iccg live aa bd»vo! Emptesa’ be cur watchword String the whole/* 1 ' " The following Jubilee Committee wii then elected:— The R*r«n o» Fittatur, Conran ; Meows. A. VittK.vrA Naiasixca Row DSWAX. and T. Jacawuaohau. /cople collected near the Pandal, among than being the Rajah of Tcninulasheni lCotta and the Valia Jaroihingal Thaogal, who were accompanied by large retinues of musicians- athletes, sword-bearers. palanquins, horses, and elephants. These, with several other influential gentlemen, having taken their seats on the dais, Mr. Sankara Mcoon expressed the pleasure he felt at seeing such a large body of persous assembled to do honour to the Queen Empress Mr. T. Viidhjanadder delivered an addict* in Malayalim, in the course of which he described the benefits of the British rule. Mr. Ktishnan gave a short sketch of the virtuous life of the Queen Empress. At its conclusion a deafening shout of applause for Her Majesty hurst forth from the assembled multitude. The Rajah, the lccal Head of the Hindus, and the Thangal, x Ctltiralif n tf Iht JubiUt cf tht Quun Bntfras [Poonauiiee. *54 the local head of the Mohammedans, sat side by side on the doii. and thus illustrated ore of the beneficent effects of the British rfgimt. There were also a few Frenchmen and Germans oil the din/. Athletic sports were held in front of the Panda), and were witnessed by about 8,000 people. Tnc chief road was beautifully illuminated at nightfall with coloured bmps and Chinese lanterns. A procession nf elephants, defied with front-pieces of gold and silver, and accompanied by music, started from the PandaL and made n circuit of the town. At 7 p.k. there was a grand display of fiteworks, consisting of rockets, red lights, blue lights flowerpots, mar cons, whirligigs. &c. 'Ibc fireworks being completed, a native dramatic trou|ic gave a performance in the Pandal, which was witnessed by ahout 3,000 people, and continued till daybreak. On tbc 1 7th several prises were awarded fur beat races, swimming races, jumping, &c At night there was a magical pe/fomunce in the PandaL Tlic Presidential Address was ado|Ae»L In commemoration of the Jubilee an annual “ Prize " will be given at the Girls’ SchooL POONAMAMKt fCinffGLEPtm. The town of Pwinmsllee hes 0 nt 7,670 ; of whom 6 ,t 63 are Hindis, S14 ore Mohamowdam. and are Chrwlionc What U :ermn! the “New Toon " Inn bera turned into ■ Military Station, and aflonfe » convenient retreat to pen»:ned Bwcpeuu led Eurmiam In the New Town arc the Cintcmnveu' M'filltrata'e OScr, ().• SuS OfBoe, the Sub-Jall, tte Deputy Tr.tnil tint's Office, the Suh-Ki-ji-tnr’r Offif*. the IVn Ofloe, and the Souch Minion Middle Select. In the Old Town are the IftKrxt V.imvf i Coon, the Load Fund Dispeninry, the Normal School, and the M.-.-xei Girls’ SciotC. besides the two important temples :f the town. Them k a ComlneeM VtfOl for Britlah troops. It ii said that the Old Town was ceee a flower g»nt*o, and tlm it wa* turned after the eolieii “ Valli Thayar" who was fc*a »3 amidst the (lower lira ; for Poonumllte i> the enntraoted form of Poovirenthavalli, thy is, “Vaffi who eiistod amongst the flowers." Poconmnlle? is noted for the (lowers whit* grow in In.iiriioe* in »r.l aronnd the town. The chief irdw»rie> of tire town are reetaa .pinning and weaving, and Ilia manufacture of indigo. ywii/w Cnmiti*. — Mmtt. Chklupa Naiker, CUirmna; Kmviwasakuv Iycr, I! .V. S.,rrtoty ; T. SVBSAMAPIA IYBRJ C. DANUSYtiTHAPAHI IYI.R ; S. NaIUHVM ltaxOAl ; At nor i Mudauai; p. S. R«aoXAntA Nayavai; Suwva Praxasa Row Midaliar; SrilMVASA SWAUIAR; and font othcri. On the 16th February the streets were decorated with tkevanam:, and with flags bearing inscriptions, such as “ God bless tlie Empress Victoria," “ Long live Empress Victoria," " May the Biitish Empiic prosper," *• May llie British Empire last long," and “ God save the Empress.” It having been announced on the preceding evening throughout the town and the surrounding villages, that people would be fed at the Vishnu temple and at the Fannyatha Amman Kovil, vast crowds began to pour in from a very early hour. About r.coo people, male and female. Proddjunr.) u the Vrtsidnuy of Madras. 1 55 itctc fed with nee and carry at the Ponayatha Amman KoviK Besides this a large number of people were fed by tiic Cantonment authorities About 300 Brahmins and other caste Hindus assembled at the Vishnu temple at noon, and joined in oftcring pujak to the gods for Her Majesty; they were also fed. The people of the town assembled, dressed in holiday attire, at about half past 5 p.m. at the Siva temple, where the Presidential Address was read by Mr. N: Kmtnaiawmy Iyer, and adopted, amidst deafening shouts of acclamation- Mr. V. Kristoama Charrur's HiOory t>J tht Quttn F.mp’tst in Tamil, was then read aloud by Sawmy Govinda Naidu, die Head Matter of the Girls’ School, and several copies were distributed amongst the people. Sugar, fruit, sandal, lietelnut, ri> Pcniat la ll>: Cadd spab Diana, ll eoolaiot a Distrait MunsItTsCoun. a Tihsildar'. Coteheny, Sjt>.Rcgsliu'sOfii«. > Civil Diepeiwry. a !‘o.t OSce. a Pe*re Stnljin, and tf* ofbres of the Viet-Proulenr of tbe Taluk Board md tic Uaion Poaduyetr. It i« also the head quarters of the Toice tn-twcdir, the Forester, the Local Find Oierseer, the Vaccinator. and the Revenue Inrpcctor. 1>*rr ire 6,510 inhabitants, a luge number of whom ire pcofiluUy egagrd in the iiuiKo »od cotton trades. There are 4 ,SjS ; Hindro > 1,667 Mohammotans, and IJ ChrrtUre JMtu Cmmitt*.— Mw.. S. Soma Row PumaIII. Chairmm : M. V. Kauakshi Row, Header. SorrUr , B. Tumi At. a Row I’uxvaw j H. Rawavva; S Ramayya CB*ni*»: M. DhusmalixoaM Piulai ; Raj is [ham rttlAI i C P. GuRuursnn Shastiua* ; C. SaHKAHi mat lur utbeis. In the morning of the 16th February 4,000 poor people of all castes were fed. and the most indigent uf them were supplied with cloths. All public buildings und houses in the town were decorated by day, and illuminated at night The Reading Celebration oj the Juidl/r of tkf Quun Emprni [Pollmmpctt. 156 Room was decorated with picture* and portraits, conspicuous among tlvc latter being one of Her Majesty. Over the entrance the words “ Cod blew our Empress, 1 * and “ 1/ing live Victoria," were inscribed in large glittering characters. All the Hindu temples, mosques &&, in the town were illuminated, and prayers were olfered therein for tl* ioog life and prosperity of Her Majesty. There was a grand procession in live evening of live 17th, in which people of nil castes and creeds took part. It passed through the thoroughfares attended by a land of musicians, and preceded by a portrait of Her Majesty. It reached the Reading Room at 6.30 p.m., where a nautch was held. Then Mr M. V. Kamakslii Row explained the word Jubilee, gave a brief sketch of the life of the Queen Empress, and detailed the various advantages derived by the people of India during her Majesty’s reign. The meeting concluded with a distribution of pan safari and sugar candy, &c The Presidencial Address was adopted. Mr. Narayana Sublxarayanigauri Subbayya Clictti, a merchant, presented the Committee with a large building, to establish a 11 Reading Room ” in commemoration of the Jubilee. PULIANGUDY 1 TINNBVEU.Y). This town hat 1 pupalatlM of <>,401 ; ot when J.for lie Hindus, 714 are Mohammedans, ml 8s are Chrwiam. All classes of people assembled on the 16th February on the Nambpr Paratufaa maid/in, uhcrc two spacious Pan dais had been erected for the distribution of food to the poor, and there was a neatly decorated Pandal in the centre of the maidan. In the two former food was distributed to the poor until 1 o'clock. Rice was distributed to such of the pxioc as could not take their meals in the sheds. Sports, athletic feats, and jugglery followed. At 6 p.m. loud and prolonged cheers were given for Her Majesty. Theatricals were performed at the maidan on the night of the r6th, and in Trikundiyoor Choultry on the light* of the i;th. Subscriptions were collected towards the erection of a " Hospital,” which is to be the permanent Jubilee Memorial at this town. PUU.AMPETT (CUDDAl'AHp The jnprbtion ft tbit town i. >,341, uxol of whom >r. Cloths, noted far ihiir fine tester*, are raniffKtsnd to a coniidowble Ctuxl. Tier* W • luge trade in iadlgo and tohxco. There is elementary Plal Sdtcol here. The loeaJ affair* of the to»n ire mirccod by the Tslak Boird- /uh’/er OtuwiV/r— Me*ro Fikbaiav littosnu Ron. Chairman; Ninkum Vekkoju Rof tiu Jukile/ oj (he Queen Emprtii [Ram»tti*n* l»< Ude cf “ Sctluipoihl,” which n*.,t (he t-oidisa of the ucied " Scihu " o« Rail bridge. Crowds of Hindu pilgrims from all paria of Icdi* to the saertd shrine nt RnmosweTatn continually pan through Rarontd. The Zeoundary, or* c( \U Urgctt coUlft in the PrYvJcacy, h M (iremit tifrttr Gom¥nv*nt aaaigement. the ZemMs* bring a minor *ndcr GontrmiU wonUhip. ami reviving hin education *x Madras The populaitoa la 10.5:9, mode up d 8,552 Hindis, 1,693 MohammoAom, and 294 ChrUthru. Ramrud to chiefly an agrtctfcuril town, with no trade or msnuftetore worth mentioning. It ii the scat of a Taluk Board aufcr the Lccil Beards Aa, and i» the head^auters of a Hcmd-Amstact Collector and an Assistant Soperiol cadent of Police. It i» alw an important static* in the S.P.G. Hmekm DiUJid, and his a Hjgh School, two Giri** Sc**oto, an Olphinagt, Oftdnn Imlu»trlale Presidential Address and spoke of the great benefit* which the people of India had derived during Her Majesty’s reign. The Address then explained in Telugu by the Tahsildar to the masses, and it was adopted. Another salute was fired, and cheers were given for Her Majesty, A nautch was held, mask played, and the school children were treated to sweetmeats. The National Anthem was sung both in English and Telugu, amidst the loud applause of all those assembled. At night the town was illuminated. At 9 o’clock there was a brilliant display of fireworks. On the morning of the 17th, a garden party was held, and the people of the town were feasted. At 3 p.m. there was a pro- cession of the gods of the temples, which passed through all the streets of the village. During the night the Kuchipudi Brahmins acted the well-known popular play " Bkatratati" and the proceedings, which were very enthusiastic throughout, then came to nn cod. ROYACUOTL (CUDDAPAII). The tc 4 *n of Ropchoti b Btutted in & hlUy tract of country. Ii btt a population of 4, 367. The chief fwrxre the town is a wreom with beautifal coconut *r*d mcngri repes on its bonier The town his a large Hindu temple, to whkh pl^naa r«oit dartre toy*. The puUk offices Mode the Taluk Office, SuKRcgwia^i Office, Pc£kr Marion. Office, and Local Fund Hoeptal. faHSee Ccmtuif/te. — Messrs. T. Saimvasa Row, C**bm*; C. Mokiyadpccc Khax. Stcrtiary ; C. SUBSAlAYALU NAIDOl CMUJaWfAMJ: NaGI RlDDl, and Othtt*. On the 1 6th February the poor were fed, and prayers were offered in the morques and temples. At about 2 p.m., people from ail parts of the taluk began to assemble in the Civil Dispensary compound, where a Pandal had been erected. At about 5 vm, Mr. W. H. Welsh, Sub-Collector, arrived, and was received with loud cheers, and the filing of a fm d< fat by the Police. Garlands were presented by Mr. T. Srinivasa Row, Tahritdar. Sports were held, after which Mr. S. Michael Pillay read the Presidential Address to Her Majesty. The Address was interpreted in Telugu by Mr. A. Ramanuja Chariu, and was adopted with cheer*. The Chairman mode an appropriate speech in which he referred to the great services which had been rendered to India by Her Majesty’s Government. The Sub- Regi«:rar then thanked the Chairman. A nautch party followed, and at its close there was a distribution of fan sufan, sugar candy. &c. A display of fireworks brought the festivities to a close. In commemoration of the Jubilee a “ Well * b to be sunk in the northern part of the town. Salem.] in the Prtsiitntf of Mn bat SA 1 DAPET (CR 1 NGLEPUT 1 The town of Soldo pot co-tniru i population of 4.917 Inhabit**!* j of whom 4,655 lie Hindu*, 199 Mohammedans, ond 65 Christians. It has a Government High School. 1 Lrcal Fund I'tlroary School, aid > Girls' School maintained by the Wesleyan MLvioo There is also the Motlros Agricultural College, which is attended by stodents from all puns of India, this beieg the only institution cf the hind io the coon try. Tfc* town has been cnnoite.e-l 1 Uaon under the Local Boards Act, and it the be*d-qtarterj of the Taluk and District Boards, aid «u owe bmtn* for its dyeing ami wiu.h« manufacture bit these hare been supplanted to a large eitut by the 1571010 • lion of cheaper bfcnc* fnm England than ran he produced locally, JutoUt CtmHtiU Metire. f. C. JOKKSOX, C*turman; V. Raoav* ClUllAi, Snrt/ary ; Rauttna**; Vatkiuxsa Mudciua* ; Bt'ju*n«A Raoj Vab«d*ba;uio RfDtiiAi ; and twenty one oiten Earlyon the 16th Februarya tana of native musicians marched through thcjwinci- pal street* of the town playing lively tune*, and it was announced that the poor of all classes would be fed at the large Choultry m the Ba«aar Street. Accordingly more than t.ooo persons of all classes assembled at the spot. The feeding lasted from 1 1 A.M. to 5 PM. In the evening the temples, mosque*, and other large building* of the town were illuminated, and piayers were offered in ail places of worship for the long life and prosperity of the Queen Einpresi. The Ptcsidencial Address was adopted. At noon on the 1 jth a grand musical entertainment was given, at which the whole of the people of the town and a few gentlemen from Saint Thomas’s Mount were present. In addition to the bandsmen who had come the previous day, a set of pipers, who had been brought from Conjeveratn, and a few dancit g girls who played upon the tana, were in attendance. The entertainment lasted till about f> r.M, when a grand procession was formed. A large coloured portrait of Her Majesty beaded the procession, being conveyed in a Victoria Phaeton, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and drawn by a pair of handsome I'egu ponies. The procession, with music and dancing, marched slowly to the Vishnu temple, where there was a Urge crowd. The procession left the temple at 8 p.m., and returned to its destination at about 9.50 pm. The streets through which the precession pasted were crowded, and overhung with tAoranam. It it proposed to found a Jubilee Memorial ‘'Pure,' to be awarded to the students of this Distnct at the Technical Institute in Madras. SALEM (TOWN). This is a well built town with 50,667 InhablUKsi of whom 44,614 Jte lliodtu, 4,«9 *« Mohammedan*. asd 1,384 nr* CMMbni. It is the chief town of the District of the sww nme. which has «n are* cf 7.483 squire mite*, ind a p cpu U tio* exceeding two milliecti Thru are the following Schools in the town : l»* Salem College, educating =p to the First la Am Standard, the London Maaxra High School, the Government and Mission Girls' Schorls, and abort twenty nice i6 t CMraOea cf thr Jatiitt of tht Quin Smpms 'Bait Elcmeiluy Sck&fe f<* Boy* ltd G-irh. A large Indt is rinsed on in rra j uxJ the principil InporU are uit, lotncco, ool nitron Native cbxhs erf •try good quiiity, and l e diia Seel good', aie largely muufuUlnd. JuUUi Gammbtv .— Menu. C. PllTCBAKQ, Ciai” io«r ; C. Vi/iayaxacwava Cmaiiiai •n.l T. Nabasixoa How, ffawarySaraarfa; V. Kistn.mawmv Ivej ; Durao ; A. Digxiiu ; MlDd.lt OM i MACKtXZlBj S. MaMTATALIEI I THAXANSI.no ; lid twenty six cchea. A special Thanksgiving Service was held it Christ Church early on the 1 6:h F eb- ruary, and prayers wete offered up in the principal mosques and temples for the long life of the Queen Empress and the prosperity of the British Empire. At 9 a.m. the feeding of the poor commenced. The Mohammedan poor were fed separately, and there was a liberal distribution of rice and cuny to the Hindu poor at Aroonachcllam’s Choultry. Races and sports were held in the Judge’s compound. At a pm. the road from Salem :o the r coder vous was so filled with people that riders and drivers found it difficult to wend their way to the sports ground. At 3.45 the compound "as crammed with people. The sports continued till about half-part six. In the evening there was a special service in the temples, and a procession of the temple gods. The I’residcnoinl Address was adopted. At 7 o’clock the next morning there was considerable excitement near the College, whrtlicr the boys and girls of the different schools had been summoned. At about 8 o'clock the children marched in precession »ith dags and banners, headed by the hand, to the Jubilee Pandal near the Reading Room. A large number of spectators were present. The chfldrcn sang a Jubilee ton; composed for the occasion in Sanscrit. Plantains oranges, and sugar-candy were then distributed to the children; ar.d sandal, rose-water, and fan lopari to all. The Jubilee song was again sung by the pupils; and three enthusiast* cheers were given for the Queen Empress. Then followed the distribution of cloths to the poor. In the evening, at about 8.30, the Pandal presented a very gay appearance. It was beautifully illuminated. A large crowd had assembled there to witness the fireworks. At 8.45 there was a naatch. This was followed .by singing; and a performance on the saraiat. A few English airs were played by Saradhamba of Salem. Performances on the violin and rtoui followed. The National Arnhem was sung in chorus, the audience standing. At about 1 1 p m. the fireworks began. On the archway over the gate leading into the compound in which the Pandal had been erected a transparency with the words "Long may She reign," was exhibited. At the conclusion of the fireworks the native band played, and three cheers were given for Her Majesty. The proceedings were characterised throughout by much enthusiasm and cordiality. The subscription list has not bs yet been closed for the permameut memorial, which is to take the form of a “ Maikct” with a Clock Tower. in tht PresiJ/H/y r.f Madras. SXyHBHBKnlnm.' > 6 5 SANKARAKAIN.AR COVIL (TIXNEVELLVj. ■n« li S.2,2; of wham j.679 s,e llmjiw. « 55 Mobmsolan*, »nd 7S CfutaUn.. Thoc an two Encllih fehoiln which train kcy> 6 . lU Mioitc ScVx.1 E« IEm alion ( and ic.cr>l Rial &hool.. Hie tens U garwced hy a •• Union Panchj.nd.” the aajoray of -hue member, ate loo-oftealv Ttere i. al-o a branch Maht aro .Sal*., cotob ting of ahnut Sn member* Rough detht and bell-metal vends of .cry good ucrtmwahip .or rnsnsfattufed. TTio town contain, a celebrated temple, which is largely mated to by pilgrims during the A*ditVip»a fe.li.al. On the i6lh February the streets, hasurs, Public Offices, Chuttiams, anil Muttums, and many houses, were decorated with evergreens and fettooiv of Bowen. At about 2 p.ic. about 500 people of all classes and creeds wcto fed in the local FiindChuttnun, and cloths were distributed to the very needy among them. Bananas were given to the school children. At about 6 p.u. the whole town was illuminated. The Sankaranaiayana Swnmi temple was beautifully decoiated both ir.fidc and outside, and was well illuminated at night. The Magasonai Tank within the temple was prettily lighted up, and the reflection upon the water was very attractive. The temple tower was dotted over with small lamps, and stood out brightly m the datkness of the night. In front of the temple a large and decorated Pandal had been erected, at the entrance to which there was a hardsomc triumphal arch, bearing an appropriate inscription. The god and goddes within the temple were accrued with jewels aod garlands. At about S i\h. a procession started from the Chuttrain, accompanied by music, and followed by a large number of people, and proceeded to the temple. Special prayers were offered for the long life and prosperity of the Empress, and arthanas were performed. The party then proceeded to the Pandal in front of the temple, where the Presidential Address wa. read, first in English, then in Tamil. The Address was received with great cheers. Sandal, betel nut, flowers and garlands were distributed to all present. Then the whole party moved in procession tound the town, the Addrest being carried in front, with native musicians playing English aita. A nautch followed. and the festivities terminated at midnight with enthusiastic cheers for Hex Majesty. The illuminations were repeated on the 17th, and there was a singing party at 7 p m., which was attended by a very large gathering. It continued until 2 o'clock next rooming. SATYAMANGAI.AM (COIMBATORE). Tiu town ht. j.B«2 inhabitants, It oxit.in. a Native High SdvxO, od the Loc.lca XfUion Middle School. Theic a a l.uial Boiu-.l omsisiUg of three edVcial and niot nun*aBclcl nemteii. Juiila Crmmiaa.— M»*tX N'CNAKUII SUNPRaMA'V, Cidinvcit: I*. S. B*»‘nw»i Aivab, Snttxtr,; I.iia Mete S*utn. »VVf-Cd.ri>*w»; Sahib Kma.N SaHI*; Ro»01ab Naidoj Cajc j V. V as kata Sea ha j asd a few «har*. Celebration of the Jubilee of the Quern Emfirru |ShW>*cni|a. i66 A Panda I was erected in honour of Her Majesty, and in this a large number of people assembled to take pan in the festivities. More than i,eoo poor persons were fed both in tire town and in Gopicbettipolliem attached to the taluk. The proceedings included thanksgivings and prayers according to class and creed, a singing patty, and distribution of fan tupori. After that there was a procession attended with fireworks, A salute of rot guns was fired. A nautch followed, and continued till a late hour. A Reading Room was opened bearirg tbe name of the "Victoria Institute,” in commemoration of the occasion. The Presidential Address was adopted. SHIVAGUNCA (MADURA). Shtagusgi, 2* mites to the 67 The people of all castes were very enthusiastic in (heir manifestation* of loyally to Her Majesty. On the following evening the crowds again assembled at the Hall o! St. Joseph, and there was a singing patfy from 4 to 7 P.M. At the close of the meeting prayers were ottered foe Her Majesty. The temples were profusely illuminated, and Thanksgiving Service were held. In the Chnttrams of the Zemindar, ar.d in those of Nattukottai Chctties more than to , coo people were fed in lionour of the Jubilee. The Zemindar has undertaken to commemorate the event locally by erecting a handsome “ Lamp " in front of hit palace. The Committee has resolved to put up another “ Lamp ” in the most convenient pan of the town. SH1VAU (TANJORtj. Shijali contain! a popSktioo of i.190, and hai a large Siva Umjte. iad a Vision lecnpte oi JODC OOtf . JMtf Mt««r& Adixarayaxa CuxrruR, CAai'mia * ; K, S&rtAtYAM, Tate&lir, At 4 R. Cwukkrapani Row, 11. A.* Sib iU^uuar, Sscntsrut; Sahakayaoa Muobujaa; Xm*t*a*am< Vastad; cOttru Large crowds of people of all castes and creeds were fed in the rooming of the (6th February, in the Choultry’ at Kyenlangery, a suburb of Shiyali town. In the evening there was a grand procession, in which all the local eifeerr, several rich Mirasidare and Vakeels, and abcut J.coo other persons took part. Portraits of the Queen Emprei*. the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Ducliess of F.din- burgh, and the other Members of the Royal Family were placed in an ornamented palanquin at the head of the procession. On the way the procession halted at the “ Victoria Badminton Court,” which was formally opened. The party then assembled in the Native High School, where the Presidential Address to Her Majesty was read, and explained in Tamil to the audience. It was then adopted. A Sanscrit Pundit now offered a prayer for Her Majesty in prose and verse. A musical entertainment followed, which terminated with a distribution of fan safari, sandal, rose-water, and flowers, 61c. There was another music party on the afternoon of the 17th. Special Services of Thanksgiving were held in the local temples, chutehes, and roesques, belli on the 16th and 17th. SHOLINGHUR (NORTH ARCOT> The proceedings on the i 6 th February commenced with the erection of a "Lamp Pott - in front of the Vishnu temple. The foundation atone was laid by Mr. P. V. Rungacharriar, District Munsiff. The post beats the inscription : “ Let justice be done. The Victoria Jubilee Lamp, fixed * 6 th February, 1837, by the people of 68 Ctitbraticn of the Jubilct of tht QattH Embus* Sbolingliur.” This inscription is ia English on one side, and in Telugu on the other side. AHshakamt were olfered in the temple, which was crowded. At 5 r.M. a procession left the temple with music, and * Brahmin lit the lamp On the Lamp Post amidst acclamations of joy, the air resounding with shouts of “ Long live the Queen Empress." The procession of the god was acotmjanied by musicians At night the whole town was prettily illuminated. At to a.u. the Mohammedans, accompanied by music, proceeded to their mosque, and offered up prayers for Her Majesty. The festivities terminated at midnight with enthu- siastic cheers for Her Majesty, for the Viceroy, and for the Governor of Madras. On the 15 th the day opened with the setting up of another Lamp Post in front of the Siva temple. AHshuktms were performed at noon, and in the evening the lamp was lit with ceremony. There was a procession of the Siva god on the night of the 17 tit, and the town was again illuminated. The Presidential Address was adopted. A “ Reading Room " is to he erected here in commemoration of tl.e Jubilee and it is intended to open it on the a«h June. SlVACJIRl (TtN.NEVEILY: Early on the r 6th February every house had been whitewashed and decorated as on mairiagc occasions, the street* were neat and clean, and lantern posts had been fixed at intervals of ten yards in the chief streets. Before S *.m. a large number of the poor from many parts of the country poured into the garden where arrangements had been made for feeding them. Several thousands were fed, and many of them were presented with cloths. At about 4 pm. a grand procession went round the town. The Zemindar was seated in a howdafa, placed on a large elephant. On another elephant was seated an officer who carried the Sanscrit and the Tamil verses that had been com|>osed in honour of the occasion, ar.d which were to be read aloud to tire assembly. Tlie procession went tound the chief streets, its deni nation being the house of the Zemindar on the northern side of the town. At the request of the Zemindar Mr. H. Ramayana Sastriar read aloud and explained the meaning of the Sanscrit verses. The Zemindar’s Revenue Inspector read the Tamil verses, after which a Tamil address was read. Music was played at intervals. The schoolboys of the Primary School* sang in praise of Her Majesty. Sugar and sugar-candy were distributed to them, and sandal and betel to all the inhabitants of the town. The procession then went to the principal temple, which was illuminated both inside and outside, and presented a very grand appearance. Pajah and archana were performed to the gods, and a large assembly prayed for the prosperity and long life of Her Majesty and the Royal in the Pfraieniy of Madras. 169 Family; and for the long continuance of British rule in India. The procession then passed through several streets, and returned to the place from "hence it had suited. The streets and several of the house* in the town were illuminated at night. After supper the inhabitants attended a music party at the Zemindar's house. The Pretddcncial Address was adopted. The Zemindar spared no pains to make the celebration a success, the entire cost being home by him. He also mace large contributions for the proposed Technical Institutes at Tinneveliy and Madras, and the Imperial Institute in England. SRtPERAUBUDUR (CHINGLEPDT). The pepohtlrat is 5,091, matt of u.Virn depend upon agriculture ns » r*am of lirellfccoL Loral Setf-Govwnmenl -« iMrofacod lest >v:ir. ami a Board of Puduyetdan scjerlniraJ the uniuirm of lb« to-a. TTic Free Chiutfc Mooton las a School here, which icacScs ep to the Uppa Primary Standard. About 7 co poor Hindus of all castes, arid 300 Mohammedans, were fed at noon on the 16th February, and during the evening about 500 people of all castes and creeds went round the streets in procession with music, and then proceeded to their respective place* of warship, and offered up prayers for the continuance of Her Majesty's beneficent reign, and for tlx; welfare ol Her Majesty and the Royal Family. During the night the temples, mostpies, and several private residences were illuminated, and there was a musical entertainment uhich lasted till midnight. The Presidential Address was adopted. It ^ proposed to erect a building n commemoration of the Jubilee, to be called lire "Victoria Jubilee Hall" SRIRAWGAM (TRKHINOPOLY). Srinnjim b, si lulled co die island bstuvrn dir ucitd river Camery and *1 branch ihe Cole* rooo. The [opibikm a 19.773. corahti#s >9.543 Hindus. 61 Mohoroewdiutt, 169 Native Chrisliocs Ac. A Girls’ School, ord si* Combined Sysrem Srbcoh, »rr m.aililned by the hlmirapaliry, a»l Results grunts ore piid li> wirn Private Sdioois. There h a Vishnu ahrlne in Srimagim, Woo.ts by ihe come of Sci R«»*^afldh« .S.umy CovJ, to which pilgrimage* ore nude from all jails of India. He Municipal Board contius of Mitten Councillor. In ihe forenoon of the 16th February i,6co poor of all classes were given a subKantinl meal, and 410 poor persons received cloths. The boys and girls of the poor schools were also given b treat, and sugar-candy was distributed among them. They »etc also presented with new cloths. The school children, headed by a native hand, marched in procession from the Pagoda to the Hospital, accompanied by a large crowd of spectators. The temples and gopurams in Srirangam and Jambookeswara were illuminated at night, and the goda and goddesses w«c decked 1 Celrbtotien of tht Jobitu of the Qaten Emprtn [srivtmpotar. 170 wiih costly jewels as on festival occasions Hundreds of people worshipped there and prayed far Jler Majesty's long life- In addition to this the Chairman, Mr. Kratniengar, caused ftojahs to be performed in the temple* of Srirangam. Janibookesmira, and the Rock Fort. T«o Rhngtvatas went round the four chief Cluttui Streets in Srirangam singing sacred songs to a musical accompaniment, followed by a large crowd. The Presidential Address was adopted. The Municipal Conncil has resolved to construct a " Flight of Steps ” on the east of the Natuvakal Bridge as a permanent memorial of the Jubilee. SRlVILt.lPUTUK f -"limn i-,«l nre I y$J Mohnnundlan*, »rrt 4S1 ChrMijr-. Their nratwn Sclmoh in whidi ErglMi r taught, lrii 0 few Veraicshr Pint School!. Thr Uninn r>achijct nynMin am iilely falnd'iind. The chicfimonfKtBra are weaving nml wmkfcg In fwU-mtui. JttU/i C ^ Mo / iJM .— UUtii . Sbu Riixga Cuaiiai, Cav»>w>« ,• Sakkaga Tyib, II. A., Sitrrt.rry . & Vistaxatoa lrr*. B.A j M. SnuNunuw Piluv; R. Axantoa Ramin, 11. A. ; V. SlXCAU Lr.vcAG: Axxaxcar TUmWAIW I m:\c.a I: ; Samcs KlIJlIXAUXGAG i SUXMAXIB* ! and !e» others. Almost every jurt of the town was decorated on the 16th February with fcitoons, and wiili arches bearing mottoes which expressed, in the vernacular and in English, the loyalty of the people, such as “Cod sire the Queen Empress," “ Long live the Queen Empress," “The Matchless Lady," "Aunrlal's Blessing for Ever," “Peace and Prosperity,” and "Honour to the Viceroy." Many houses were adorned with festoons and Mom (drawings on the floor in white powder). The first part of the festivities consisted of a splendid procession tli rough tlie streets. About 400 School Children, with their teachers, inarched at the head of the procession, fallowed by a large concourse of people, including all the officials of the place and rich Mirasidar*. As the procession advanced, large crowds joined it. The girls who were all neatly dressed, sang several songs, composed for the occasion by a Tamil Pundit named Tirunarnyan Iyengar, in praise of Her Majesty; while the boys, led by the Head Master of the Hindu School and Secretary of the Jubilee Committee, Mr. Sankara Iyer, B.A, and by Mr. Paul Peter Pillay, Head Master of the Local Mission School, shouted out at intervals joyful exclamations similar to the inscriptions on the arches. The procession started ar 7 a m. from the residence of the District Munsifl, and after passing through several streets it stopped in from of a temple, where all the people joined in a prayer invoking blessings on Her Majesty. Here the children were treated to sweetmeats and fruit. About 11 a m . poojahs were t Thom*.- Mount.] in Ibt Prtsultncy of Madras, •7 performed in the temples. At * o’clock the beating of the large temple drums and the booming of guns announced tlx: commencement of the public meeting at Kallyuna Mantopam. A salute of tot guns was fired. Ora 1,000 people, representatives of all classes, castes, and creeds, assembled there. The Chairman and Mr. R. Anantha Ramier made excellent speeches, and several Pundits recited Sanscrit slokas and Tamil verses composed by them In praise of Her Majesty. Some profcsiional singers entertained the assembly uith several songs, after which Messrs. GopaUwamy Theethachariyar and Paul Peter POlay addressed the meeting, and impressed on the people the necessity of starting a local memorial of the day. They suggested the diversion of a stream from the neighbouring mountains to be called the "Queen Empress Jubilee River." The suggestion was unanimously agreed to, the feasibility of the project being reserved foe future consideration The Presidencial Address was adopted with loud cheering. Then the National Anthem was sung in English by four Christian gentlemen present , the whole audience standing. The meeting was brought to a close by the distribution of pan mpari, the copious sprinkling of rose-water, and the playing of music Three cheers were given foe the Qneen Empress. The party broke up at 6 o'clock. Half ar, hour later the people again assembled, and went round the town in procession, led by the high officials and followed by a numerous train. The pagoda elephant, which carried presents of cloth and other ankles of worship for the goddess AuruLal, alio marcher! in the procession. In front there was a Urge body of athletes displaying their dexterity to the great amusement of all. A body of dancing-girls preceded tlie elephant, and as they went on they sang the glory of Her Majesty. Almost all the houses in the town were illuminated. The procession finally returned to the temple, where prayers were again oficrcd. Divine services in Christian churches were conducted till laic in tlie night. The mosques were illuminated. In front of the temple a native circus troupe gave a performance. Over 1,000 jxxar persons, men, women, and children, were fed. ST. THOMAS’ MOUNT (CHINCLEPUT,’. St. Tborovt' Mount ii 1 cantonment nine toiler from Foct Si George. Thuni u a hill about 050 tet high, with * Poetnr*cie church and signal union for moil •tenner’ The’* are e>lmii>e Barracia whiefc umiI to he U* headquarters of ike Eos India Ccapary'a Artillery, and are now u~aliy occupied by Balteiea 0/ Rojal Artillery. ITte tuticn ccextsnv a contma&otn Church and a fane Me* Ho-e. The I' and Q Batteries of Royal Artillery fired an Imperial salute of 101 guns at 6.45 a. m. on the t6th February. Special services were held it all churches. At 4 r.M. a treat was given in the South Batrack square to 1S3 European and Eurasian Ctl&ration vf lit Jubiltt ef lit Quttn Emprai (Tidpitri. 17 * School Children, with a substantial ten. The widows of 53 European and Eurasian pensioners were presented with Rs. 2 each. On the 1 ;th, the Royal Aitilleiy held Regimental sports on the General Parade-ground at 4 km., which lasted till dati, when there was a display of fireworks from the roof of the north bamcks, which war witnessed by an enthusiastic crowd assembled on tlie Parade-ground. The Presidential Address was adopted. TADP.ATR 1 (ANANTAPUR). TwJpMri U HtuMcd 00 the binki of the river Fcsr.ir, with a pajmlniios of 8,585 ; of whom 5.97a are Hindu), 2,559 Motommodim, and 54 Cbriviini It ni:i< l»" l:r£« »od beautiful Temple*, and a laiee Mosqoo. a Load Knwl Middle School, four Prirnaiy Sibocf* fci Hindu, and t.u fio. Mohnmmtdans, a Hilda GirV Schoot. and a Mohammedan Gilts’ School. The unitniy •naiigeneati cf tic plice arc directed by a tool fund Union, u>d tbe medical wants of the pcopl» aie supplied by a Lceai Find Diapuuaiy. Cocoa, choltun, gram, dhol, liqaoc, and other nri.clre an- lugely caponed. There ire t»o Colluit Pie*et and a latge Dntiilcry. Tmtpalri ii noted foe He excellent doth that it munulaaires. Jutiln a«rulf.'«. Meats T. Wails, Ckairtta »; M. Gor«ft Row Pomtaui, Smitaiy; P. Sasiinau Xaiiiu ; W. KkltTNA Row; A. OoMMAtKHAR Saiii* Baiiaeih; N. Cicortovi. Row ; Y. Art-A Row. and twentj otben. At 2 f. m. on the 16th February a procession of people of all castes, creeds, and ages, went through the barasr from the Post Office to the Jubilee Pandal opposite the Travellers’ Bungalow, where a large crowd awaited its arrivaL The Panda! was decorated with lings and festoons of various descriprions, and the inscriptions displayed were expressive of the loyalty of the people. A porttait of Her Majesty was placed in the centre of the Pandal. Sweetmeats wctc distributed to pupils of the schools in the town. Sports of various kinds, such as tug-of-war, foot races,’ long jump, high jump, side jump, donkey race, three-legged race, sack race, chatty race, &c., were held. The Presidcncial Address was read and explained in Telugu, and was unanimously adopted. A few Telugu tUnm, composed by a local Pundit in honour of the Jubilee, were sang by the school children in a very” hearty manner, and cries of " Long live the Queen," " May She be Happy and Prosperous," were heard from all quitters. The ceremony tciminatcd with three hearty cheers for Her Majesty. In the Hindu temples abistwlumi and anha«as were offered. In the mosques pathiah and Kuwlectk were grandly performed After sunset the town was illuminated, and presented a brilliant appearance. Mr. Oomroarkhan Sahib, the Tahsiklar, fed the paor at his own cost, and there was a display of fireworks in front of die Taluk Cutchcny. On die following night prayers were again offered in all places of worship for the welfare of Her Majesty. The foundation stone TuHiMrrr.] in Hu Prisidtx/y of Madras. «73 of the local memorial, “The Victoria Jubilee Choultry," will be laid or. the aoth of June. TALIPARAMBA (MALABAR). Taliparamlo i« (boot !t»t • jojnlittoo of 8,363 i of »h«n 5,900 ire lliodos MM Mohammedans. and 25 Christians. Ii ctmtaias 1 Ditlifct MunsiS's Com, a Dcpsty TahtiHir and Second Cliss Migiwnues Cetcfcetry, 1 Sob-Regiilnr’s OfS«, a Sub-Post OP«, and three EWmoitary Vcraaofar Schools. Pepi75 and clothing of nearly 10.000 of the poorer inhabitants of the town. 124 prisoners and two aril debtors were released from the Tanjnre Jail. At 3 p.m. the sports were returned, and continued for several hours to the great enjoyment of thousands of people. A grand procession was formed at 6.30 km. to take a portrait of the Queen Empress placed in a howdah on an elephant, round the town, and ir.to the Palace. All the houses and thoroughfare* u-ere brilliantly illuminated a* the procession pawed. At 10 o'clock a public meeting was held in the Durbar Mall of the Palace, when the adoption of the Presidcncial Address to Her Majesty was proposed by Mr. T. Saminada Iyer, and carried with acclamation, the Palace band playing the National Anthem. The Address was signed by the Ranees and many Others. The proceeding* terminated with a nautch dance, fireworks, and the distribution of fan safari and flower garlands. Great enthusiasm was dUplayed by all classes of the inhabitants throughout the day. As a permanent memorial ot the happy event it has been determined to erect a local "Technical Institute" or an ‘‘Agricultural College." Subscriptions have been promised from all parts of the district, amounting to Rs. 33.000. TANUKU (GODAVERYL The population of thl* place 1» 3,07a, oxupreed for the man pan of Hindui, among "tool fdnctticc ha* made coe*iiimiW« pragma There are wri! School*, Juidft CanraUtr. — Mom. t_ C- M1u.11, CJouauia; A. Rau»ch»dia Rao, Sanhtry ; R. HAjrcMANrH* Rao ; V. Vuatabamiaic ; HAXiin»*rtta Rao ; K. Vxskatiamiau ; Aboou Kkadu. Sahib, The 16th and 17th of February were red-letter days with the people of this Iowa I-arge crowd* poured in from the neighbouring places to take part in the rejoicings. At about 3 km. on the 16th. more than joo poor people were fed. and several were presented with new cloths. Sports were held, and proved a great success In the evening a nautch was held in the handsome Panda! that had been erected for the occasion in the centre of the village. At night there was a grand precession of the gods round the village with music, &c., and fireworks were let off at intervals The Presidential Address was adopted. As memorials of the Jubilee, it has been rcjolved to erect a "School Houie," and to make a grant to the “ Poor Fund Association," lately started here with the object of distributing rice once a week, and cloths twice a year, to the poor who are rendered unable, by bodily infirmity, to earn their livelihood. TRLUCHRRRY (MAI.ABAR). The population of Talllcheny it :6,*:o-co»prliluc Hind**, 16.456 ; Mohunmrcans, 9 . 1*9 s lai Chiiitim* and When, L765. There ut two High Schools, namely, the Brenncn ZUlnh Cehtralion of the Jubilee of the Queen Emfrvn [TaUiehcrrr- 176 School under Municipal msnigcmcnU »sd IM German B».:t MiaKcn I’lrun S:hool under the muugemunt of Gtnnin MiHioosr** ; two Middle Schools, the liiuueng*! Middle School under Munlci[nl mrageinent, 10I the Ronua Cothollc Boys’ School in rhirge of the Recan Cuholtc Vic«i there *re «!*> aba* twenty ViE»ge Sdrob, too Nigh: Sihcob foi the me of the labourer and artisan da>; ; and a ameo ! mode Normil Sciod. Ibere are throe Gitli’ SAoiJe. TV* MunutpiUty wis lacrodotol in January, 18S6. and in J*!v, iMj, th« deceit* lystrai earn* Ihto force. The present strength of the Oun.il '« eighteen. A Urge tr*k in cotfee. pepper, rice, cardamoms, copn, timber, gingelly seed, ginger, is! arnd.il wood 11 tarr ed on. Tltere are three OA^nitig yudi btloagiag to European merchina, where totfee becughr from the Wynud aril Cooig o Ctred for capon to Europe. The jetndpil articles of capon ate eullw, pepper, rani* morns, and ginger, auvUlvood, timber, aid gingrlly .red. The chief orudra cf impoet are rice, gums, tuaber, tohscro, and piece gooie. Cein.Uttt.-Y, am. H. Srwst.i, Chirm; A. F. LBMBBLB, Strrt>'*> j: E. SBUHAX I R. Tatiixu j KAUAI AUMMTK ; and Mt.ral others. Early in the morning of the 16th February High Mass wa» sung at the Roman Catholic church, and after the Te Dtum a Royal salute was. fired by the constabulary, After the service the Tcllicherry Company of the Malabar Volunteers marched from the church to the rno Man, where they paraded in review order at 7 a.h The Boys of the several Schools in the town also marched in procession, with music and banners, bearing Jubilee mottoes on them, and took their stand on the western side of the motion. The “ Union Jack” planted in the centre of the maiden fonned the saluting point. A feu de foie was A ted, and the Volunteers " marched past.'* Three cheers for Her Imperial Majesty the Queen Empress were then called for, and were heartily given by the crowd. “ God save the Queen ” was sung by the Volunteers and the Boys of the assembled Schools. The Volunteers now matched back to the Fort A native procession, with a J ubilee banner and native music, marched round the loan, and the people gave expression to their loyal feelings hy shouting and cheering as they marched along. Next came the boat-race, which caused much excitement. This was followed by the sports of the schoolboys, at which the boys of the German Mission ar.d Parsec High Schools distinguished themselves ; and then came a foot-race for Volunteers. Just as the sports were over the members of the Kuthupitumba Sub committee came up in proces- sion, bearing the Royal Coat of Atms and banners on elephants, accompanied by music, sword-playen, dancers, &c., and were cordially received at the Pandal that had been erected on the motion, by the members of the Tcllirherry Committee. Jubibcc songs were then sung in Malayalim by some men of the Kuthupjratnba party. Three triumphal arches, bearing appropriate mottoes, and numerous banners, spanned the road crossing the motion, on which were erected booths, pandals, and tents for the accommodation of spectators. Native music was played throughout the day. A ttcat. was given to the patients in the TbuKTCUy.' in th< PrtuJnuj r/ Madras. >77 Hospital. From i to* p.m. there was an entertainment of native rumic in the Brcnneu High School. A Sanscrit song composed for the oceanic* was sung by a diraegnisbed Brahmin musician. At a p.m. the Moplahs assembled at the Odathil marque for a Thanksgiving Service, after which they marched in procession round the town with elephants, muuc, &c, the Mopbh merchants joining with the Kutliuparainba party. Several of the leading residents, Europeans and Hindu*, accompanied it. Rose-water and flower* were sprinkled over them as they passed through the decorated streets. On the return of the procession to the maul a a the Volunteers drew up in review order, and three cheers for Her Majesty were given by the whole assemblage. Then followed acrobatic teats, Moplah gymnastic exercises, rope dancing, wire dancing, traptze, &e. The sports conttnued till dusk, when all the buildings round the maidan, and the maidan itself, were grandly illuminated. The Club, the Bonk, Travellers’ Bungalow, Taluk Cutcherry, the Mosque, and several private house* facing the maidan '•ere tastefully lit up. On the sloping bank of the Bastion, which forms the western limit of the maidan, the word “ Victoria " was written in letters of fire. The fireworks commenced at 9 o’dock, and were followed by two native dramatic performances, which lasted till 3 o’dock in the morning. Rice and money were distributed to 3,604 poor persons in the Fort on the ljth. Sports were again heW, and the Regimental Band from Cannanore played at intervals. The maidan and the surrounding houses were illuminated at &30 p.m, tn the same manner as on the previous day, and at 7 p.m. there was another display of fireworks, which dosed the day’s proceedings. At a rough estimate, about 15,000 persons took part in the festivities here. Everything went off with the greatest order and regularity, the croud teing exceedingly good-tempered, orderly, and enthusiastic. The Presidencul Address was adopted. The local memorials will take the shape of a “ New Market ” and a “Clock Tower. ” TINNEVELLV (TOWN). Tb. popoUtiwi of the sdjoininij town. Titewvdly and PdauKoWh is 41,18$ of whom 88 per ami »r* Hlndtn, 9 p*r cent- Molaamnlai.., ..ml 6 per cent. Chrirttam. The large pr>p*tion of Christian is die to the etktfiee io the District for spwirds of a century of numerous MUtinn agencoea. Tae nambec cf ptrsons coder instnsrtioa io the to«n is 2 .i 5 d males ir>d 720 females The E f ogres* in fecuJe edocaticn has brra rapid. The Pockle School nt Tiaoevefiy, the Osborne Memorial Homa, and the Sarah Tec«er Fwn*S* Training School at Fakmotttah are :be principal uaiiluliM for iprli in the Distort. Higher rdaertion h imported in the Hiodo Ccdlrge at Veetamghitaporam, ami the CHS. Coflr*e at Tinncelly. The oumbtr of Primar/ SAocAi in •he two towns » tMrtyoae for bos* and fuerfon for tfrU. A Mua*if*»l Council Us Vn* «*- tf lUtfoi for cadi cd the Unit*, cowling of sixteen and twelve Councillor* n» jwctbdy, thrr* forth* of the members being elects! The principal exports ire cotton, ja£grsy, rer. bloaktts, :w CtlAratun of /he Jubilee sf the Queen Emfrest ITnn.MUT 7 * cofie, anc spices. The prinppil imports sm piKC eoota, dllc, gram, p*pp«. cocoanut, ipi«*. •agar, piper. 4 c Tie principal tsuahetum *m doHu.'Uuikcei. man, copper vrueli, 4 c. JuUIh CewniUee— Mean. J. LeE-Waikm, Claieman: RaWAKBISHKA Arvsa. Seentvy i J. C. lluGKtMs* ; Rich: Rbv. Buho? Suodi; Rev. V. W. HakoubT) Rev. R. Walker ; Da. H. Hvde ; Miuk. R. C. Lowiy ; B. & Sr ernivas* ; Krcsiiva Rao ; Krishna ArvER, ar*l «bm. On the morning of :he rdth February ihc road from Tinnevelly to Palamcottah presented a very lively appearance. Arches had been erected beating appropriate mottoes and inscription!; and numerous flags were displayed. Some benevolent persons put up temporary water Fnndals for the use of wayfarers. At about noon great crowds were seen hastening to the race-course at Palamcottah, where a commodious T-shaped Randal had been erected, the frontage of which presented a very attractive appearance. The whole course was liberally decorated with flags. Sports engaged public attention from a to 6 ?.u. Mrs. Lec-Warncr, wife of the Collector, then distributed the prires to the winners, in the Pardal. About i.ooo Boys and Gso Girls belonging to lire several schools and colleges marched in procession to the Randal preceded by elephants ar.d the Union Jack, and accompanied by music. Sweetmeats were provided for them, and a set ot acroliats exhibited their skill. The Presidency! Address was read co the assembly by the Honorary Secretary of the Committee, amid loud cheering, and was received by the Collector, who was seated on a dan surrounded by the principal District Officers, the Zemindars of Ettiapuram, OottOoculai and Sevalpatti, and a great many non-official residents of the District. Then followed the recitation of Sanscrit verses composed for the occasion in honour of Her Majesty. There was also a distribution of flower*. randaU rose-water, and fan lufarL At nightfall, two huge bonfires were lighted on the top of hills near Palamcottalu The fireworks began at ; p.m. The principal roads in the town* ar.d the four-mile road from Tinnevelly to Palamcottah were illuminated. The goputams of the templet, the kiosks of the mosque*, and the steeples of the churches were traced in lines of light. The shopkeepers and the house-owners had also illuminated their buildings. During the day upwards of 3,000 poor people of all classes and creeds were fed. Special services were perfoimcd in the churches and in the several temples o! Tinnevelly and Palamcottah. Tne Hindu gods were also taker, in procession through the principal streets. It is calculated that altogether more than 10,000 people took part in the festivities. At tbc conclusion of the proceedings enthusiastic cheers were given for Her Majesty and the Royal Family. On the 17th, an address on the benefits of the British rule in India was delivered at a in tfo 1‘ruiivttj of Madras. '79 large public meeting, at which Mr. Hughesdett. the District Judge, presided, and a nautch was held at night The Jubilee was also celebrated in the several stations in the District of Tinr.evclly. The poor were fed. the streets and the temples illuminated, and special services were performed. The following are among the towns in which the celebration took place Srivillipajttur. Tcnkasi, Srivaikuntham, Trichendur, Nanguneri, Sbetmadevi, Satur, Virudupati and Olapidaram, as veil as in other towns whose proceedings are recorded elsewhere in this volume. The permanent District memorial of the Jubilee is to he the “Victoria Industrial Institution” in tbe town of Tinnevclly. TIRUKOILUR (SOUTH ARCOT). TlrukoCir hu i population of inhobiltntt : Hisiss nedommate. The tc»o COM aim two Middle MhMli a Ncoo.il School, vernal L«.l Fuac Schools, end oirocroos iod.e.iu>ti Schools. The iSiln of die town are tookad .ftp bj a Local Board and Uoioo Panchajet. The people ore generally engagod la c^iliulmrc. Tf-rr, are i»o «ugar factories Id the pine. TaKn Rev. A. Tml», Ckairmtn ; Mmre S, Cn<.'-na»i.KH.»t« Ml'PHL- UAH, Sttrtiwj , K. Strati* Row Fum-aur; V. Nasi*** Row; J. A. Majoribakics ; S. SeaVAII ROW; V. S»im*s* ROW; *nd iBcoty eight cell Cl At daybreak on the 16th February, a aalutc of 50 guns was fired. Sports ar.d races were held at 7 o'clock and hundreds of poor persons were fed. In the evening a large number of people met at a Pandal that had been erect©! opposite the Court House where an entertainment was ptovided. Her Majesty’s photograph was taken thence in procession through the main streets, which were decorated with festoons and triumphal arches. The streets were illuminated at night, as also were the public office buildings and several private houses. ITaycrs for the long life of Her Majesty were offered in all placer of worship, by all classes of people. A musical entertainment was given, at the close of which sandal and fan supari were distributed. The Prcsidettcial Address was adopted and signed. The festivities wound up with a display of fireworks, and three cheers for the Queen Empress. On the following day a nautch was held, and the people were entertained with music and singing. 1 he Jubilee is to hr commemorated by “ Scholarships ” for the two Middle Schools d Tirukoilur and KnlLikurchi. TIRCMANGALAM (MADURA). Tbe populiUK.no/tbh tout. I* 5.4S0, coniitlisg of MohwMnedam, Shanirs, end other Ilicdnt. It hat * Tituk Cut cherry. Taluk Boirl Office, Uoioo Office, Foa Office. RjJuay S twice. Native Middle School, an American Miwioo School, asd a Local Foil DJpeaary. CMratrdn ef the Julilct of tfu Qmn Emfrt's [Ttmpatl, The 16th arid 17th were days of great rejoicing, Tivc whole town was prettily decorated, and at night was Illuminated. Special sciviccs were held io the temples and mosques for Her Mow Gracious Majesty. The poor of the town and of the adjacent villages were fed- In the American Mission compound the schoolboys and schoolgirls were given a splendid treat A special service was conducted in the American Mission Church. 'Hie Presidential Address has adopted. The permanent memorial will tale the form of a “ Lamp P<»t ” which it is proposed to complete before the aoth J unc. TiRUPATl (NORTH A ROOT). TinjjnJi i% * j^;uc of antiquity tad dcxfcalcit tolhc e n Hnjnrat) awdtr she luperrtMon of the M unidpitiiy, £01 m.tnULi.,1 l 7 Hi. M.hnnt T!u.e is also a lll.liict Con t A considerable (rode Is 1 -riled on In rice, Ir-'^o, >iggery, uni raggi amt cl otis. At Upper Tiruplli, on the 16th February-, Garuda utciarern was performed ; and at Loner Tinipati the gods Goviisdifajsawami anil Ratuaswami, followed by a number of Ahras, were taken to Alvar Thlithum, a distance of two mile? to the north at the foe* of the hill, which U the place where there is a constant waterfall for the greater pari of the year. On the Thinhum there are two temples named Alwar Kovtl and Kapileswarar Kovfl, connected by picturesque mantapam*. It was there that the gods were placed for the day. At 3 p.m. men of all castes ar.d creeds, about wo in number, were fed, and sandal and f*n sufari distributed The Sri Mahunt went to the place at alxmt 4 o'clock m the afternoon, and made money presents to a great number of those present. At about 6.30 the gods were brought bads to Tirupati in a grand torchlight procession, with the .Mahur.t seated on a stately elephant behind. The procession na % attended with fireworks and went round the town. The gods were taken to their respective temples, and the Mahunt was escorted to his Muttum. The same festival, with a similar distribution of food and money, and with a similar procession, was repeated at Alumdumangammah's temple at Trichanoor on the following day. The Presidential Address was adopted. The festivities on both days were performed by the Sri Mahunt at his own ccat. One-sixth of the public Jubilee collections has been reserved for a permanent memorial. TiiupMor] if P'rudiniy of AMrai. 8 TIRUPATUR (SALEM). The populated :< iht Iowa of T.r.j«i«r k N,Jj8; of whcoi 8,686 nr* Hmens. 5 ,«K 8 ore Mchir-mstaui. izd 104 tie Chriilisra. Tirujaut « ■ Municipal town, am! i hr hmilijaaiUr. of ilir A«s«nl Cedlretor, and of I he Assistant SupatlitfcBdcai of Poller, Salem DturUf. Ii has a Taluk Bwni unwished o.oi .7 ihe recent fcheme of Local SeU Govenment. It ecotaint a Mucklpol School which traiTm up to tbe standard of the Middle School Essmination i a Local Food Noiinal School tiolnlrg *p f« the Upper Primary Enminaifei ; a Municipal Mohir.medaa Pirajjy School; a Girls’ ScSoof of lie Lcofcui Mi«itm : ami wvrs Primary School, under Ihe Resuht ejMetu. A large trade ii canted cc in ji^ory, dholl, rice, and olhci Crjla. fuiilm Ci'nnrifhr. — Menu C- Axnauat.ai CitrrriAa, fiaf-M". C. Rociviaua M llDIU-tAB, and R. V. KARTMIKtYA PlLlAV, JuM Sn’MlUt ,• OiWOR SoOtlA ROW | K. V Kaithuiya Piuav ; C. Pisvmai Nadar ; 7. T Rakoa Chaiia*, b.A., ikL. i C Kuppiah Ga»c ; L. Rat aji Row, ami ai» olhm. The celebration on tbe «6th February commenced with the offering of prayers for the Queen Erapiessin all place* of worship. The Hindu* marched in procession to their temples with mu»c and the beating of drums, and performed arehanai in the name of He: Majesty. At xo a m. about t.ozo pcor Mohammedans and Hindu* were fed. About 500 Braiimns were enterrmned by Mr. Perun-.d Na people, including the spectators from adjacent villages, attended the celebration of the Jubilee. It was resolved to construe? a “Reservoir" in the name of Her Majesty, and n commemoration of her Jubilee- TIRUPATUR (VI A DURA). TV population of ihit town h 4.62S There uc no European or EiliaUftn iciMcuu. The Mohaicu*daa* farm about one third, anil the Native Christians a «eiy urall (ract»& of the whole fOpalitiea. The r&t are Hindus, chiefly Bfahni'ts The chief ryots anil merchant* of the plore ore M aha mined aru. There i* an Anglo- Vi fix Majomld Auxulasl On the 1 6th February ahrshakauu and fujah were performed in the temples, and prayers were offered in churches and mosques. The different sections of the community met in the early morning, at a place selected for the purpose, and marched in procession, with musk, to their several places of worship, and offered prayers for the long life and continued prosperity of Her Majesty. They then returned in the nme manner to the Zemindar's bungalow in the hc&tt of the town, and after the playing of musk for sciraitu t the occasion being one of exceptional public rejoicings. Between 7 and 8 p.m. there was a splendid procession of the goddesses of the Siva temple, accompanied by about i.ooD jHiople. Between 9 and 10.30 p.m. there was a singing and nautch party, at the conclusion of which flowers, sandal, nnd /e Ixoal Fund Overseer, orA an Inspecting School T\ru»fc »m * m a ui .j M Praiduuy oj Madras. 1 83 ^ ^ ^ ^ "*“«*• It contain » School aided by a grilt (torn U» Ual Fund i a Srailary A-soauinn ; « I«(*l Fund DU^ctuary ; nod a Poa Office. About 300 Hindu*, rich and poor, young and old, were feted at noon on the 16th February, at the Chuttram. At 4 '« a meeting was held in the Sub Magistrate’s office, which was attended by a Urge number of persons of all classes. It was opened by a Pundit, who dwelt on the blessings 0; the British administration of India under the reign of Her Majesty. The Presdencul Address was adopted. Music and singing followed, and the meeting terminated with the distribution of sugar and pan 1 atari. At 7 P.M. oiiibata/ns were performed in the temple, which was profusely illuminated, and the streets were decorated with Aeronauts and lights. At about 9 p.h. the god and goddess were taken in procession in Sishaba Vaianam, as is done on sacred and pious occasions. The procession was attended by about i,ooo people, who had come in from the outlying villages. There was music and dancing, accompanied by a display of fireworks. The Jubilee was also loyally celebrated in the towns of Aruppukotta. Pal am patti. and Palavaatham. TUtUVADAMARUDUR ftANJORQ. The population of the town i< 10,809. liKltnlr- Brahmins, Sudrar, Kitive Chrwlmu, and Mahtamnl.ini. Then are two Anglo-VsrnKular Pi»l SduoW A Union Panchsset hu been established w*ln the I«.l Bo»rd< At!- It eonllws cf ilxtotm memtxn. ''raring a canted on to k Urge «>ient. Faddy » nienaively edilratod. Jni r'.rv<-.» IviA’CAt. SttnUry; Covi.nui.ui P:uui ; S. R. K>i*m.«auaCKa*(AI . K. M. Swmvuuoo Naidu j b'AItSA Ivt« i SaUINACAI«AI. 0.0 d lereril CtllCTS. At daybreak on tlw morning of the idth February an Imperial salute of ioi guns was fired. Pujahs , aUshaiams, &c., were performed in the Hindu temples, and special services were held in the Christian and Mussulman places of wotship. Between 10 a.m and ; p.m. 600 people of different castes and crccdB were fed, and 50 of them were clothed. The Presidcncinl Address was read and adopted amidst much cheering. At about 5 P.M. a procession starred from the principal Hindu temple, accompanied by music, the British Standard being borne in front. .After pissing through the chief streets, which were prettily decorated, the procession reached the Committee Mect-.ng Hall at 6 p.m. A musical entertainment was given heie. The assembly dispersed after the distribution of pan safari &c. TIRUVANNAMALA 1 (SOUTH ARCOT). This town is -lulled it the ftx* of 1 hilt at ihe miuc name, riling to afccut 1,700 feet nbsre the lerel at lltc sea. It commas • popnUUco of 9,57a mhibilaDli, distribiterf m fallow* 1— Ctlikratitx of the Juki lee of the Queen Empress [Tl mnlnr. Hindis, S.39S ; Mo^arnaudtru. 1,147 ; Ch.jitinni. 31 ; and others, id TV pwple arc mostly Agrxultunl. TVre U a Middle School teaching up to the L^wei Fairth Chw under the unnacai.a RaJaK; and sixteen others. At daybreak on the i6th February a salute of 3 1 guns was tired. The town mas beautifully decorated with arches and festoons* At jo a*m. afafutkam, artkantis, &*v 1,213 ik Mohomir^hns and 71 are Chrhuias and ahm. \i u o«ed for a Siva Tempi* *hxh in much resorted to by Hindu l’tlgrhns. It has a MunsiTi C«irc, a SubMi^istisic's O * PcJxc Sution, a Poll Oft:* a LouJ Fu*d DupsnsAiy, a Lcei.1 Fund High Sthcol, an Elonenury Sctol, and a Reading Room. It is tat hcid-^uartcrs of the Local Fund Union, of the Police Imjtfetcc, and of the Sapenscf of the Local Fund Pahlx Works DeputmcnL JMee Ctmtittt .— Xfwn. Krikhka^avu Moodau, Cknirwott ; A. Nabavanasami Ivejc, StiTtttry ; N. R. Naiaumiu Anna, B.A. ; Magasimuclu Raja; and Dokaaami PlLlAt. On the 16th February prayers were said and offerings made in the Hindu temples, in the Mohammedan mosques, and ir.the Christian church ; and food was distributed to the people on a liberal scale. The Siva temple was grandly decorated. Abishahatus were performed to the village deities* At 2 p.m. the chief inhabitants assembled in the Munsiffs Court House, and at 1.30 they started in procession, accompanied by music and by dancing-women gaily attired The procession went towards the TittAkdl.J in (he Presidency of Mad ns. ■8S temple, whkh it entered by the western gateway, and proceeded up to the Thousand-pillared Dome, which had been decorated for the occasion. The chief servants of the several religious institutions attended with prasadoms from those insntations. The proceedings commenced by the District Munsiff delivering a short address in Tamil on the blessings of British rule. Sanscrit and Tamil verse, invoking the Almighty's blessings on the Queen Empress, and praying for he? long life and prosperity, were recited. Then the audience were entertained with rau?JC on the t tw, and two dancing-girls sang some songs. The police fired a Jen de joit, and a Royal salute was fired daring the proceedings from the temple athirradm. The Presidential Address was adopted amidst cheers, and k was signed by a few representatives. Sandal, betel, fnaiu, and sugar were distributed. At night the people were emertiined with music and Ingram. On the 17th lha fopuram o{ the Siva temple was again illuminated. A grand musical entertainment was given at the School premises, when 44 Rule Britannia '*• was played on the violin, and the peoptc shouted 41 God bless our Empress.” Sansen 1 verves, composed for the occasion, were recited, followed by loud clieer* for Her Maje£y. A processiwi went to the Vishnu temple at Madapuram. The company separated after refreshments and the distribution of pan tn/ari. In commemoration of the Jubilee, a sum has been inverted at 6 per cent, interest in goad landed security for the purpose of awarding an annual prize in Sanscrit, called u The Victoria Jubilee Sanscrit Prise," to the student of the Local High School who, in passing the Matriculation Examination, obtains the highest number of marks in Sanscrit A Library, ailed the u Empress Juhilec Library/* in connection with the Reading Room will be established. T1TTAKUDI {SOUTH ARCOTl The popuUtxo of Tittakudi town is about iM adudinf Bnferini, Kxhstrhs, Vysias, Sodra. Mohammedans, and Tuithu There ire aboat JC*> wreven, wb: namfacture a cmr.fi doth. JmbiU* A VESKATiKKISHNIAH, Ckurman; T SllVNMCOIM Fniar, SvrtUry ; Sanyas i Piuai ; T. Kitmaiasawiiy HruA* ; Natakaja PotAt; Vknratascoba D iKsnrrAR ; Ku.\x:a Ml'ela Hussain kowrwri.. uxA Ave o:ht<*. The celebration passed off very satisfactorily. All the houses in the town were decorated, and at night illuminated ; and prayers were otTered in the temples, wluch were aho illuminated The gods were carried in procession through the chief streets. About 850 poor of all classes were fed on the iGth and 17th February. There were sports during the day, and nautches and dramatic peifomanrc* it night Bonfires were lighted vn both the night*. The Prcsidcncial Address was adojxed. The gods in the several temples were arointed and adorned. The processions B B CMrathn of th: JttViltt of tfu Quttn Etnfnss \ rrait-jucbtr. were conducted in an imposing manner. attended by music and dancing-girls. Many of the village heads and leading inhabitants of outlying villages made thcmsrlves conspicuous by their cordial cooperation. The proceedings were meat enthusiastic. TKANQUEUAR (TANJORE> Ttc poptlitfan o! ih* nli! Dir^h lemr i« «ftlhiaif»l 11 5.oco, aboil ihrte-fc*itth« of whom au> HUov the rot arc Motummn* 1xn«, V:iiiv*» ChrUttins. l^c town li the scat a( a Second Gride College teaching up to the F. A. Standard : h also contains a High School, n Middle School, and *crerj] Primary Schools for hop and girk The 1-^lp^iT UvtAfcIVcal loitlwnin Miainn h«* opened an Icxhatnat loisitr.um where c&rpmciy. liiuAtmkh* uork. saving, and other handicrafts are taught. Fah coring, v string, dyeing, and silt ■nnufiiaore ire the mo« impo*unt of the locil iodastrie*. There ate sewn! ueallfcy mtrehuit* w*o trade *kh Mwritw, Seyvbede% the Straits Settlements ind tkewhere. The town, with thr -Durban tillages, ka* tecemly been conn Hated n Major Union, wkh 1 Punchiycc of thirteen uembcis to manage Its aJblrs. /MW Cwnii/cf— IUV. K. Pam ran* 1 1 w, CAtlrnuu; Da. E. A. Moans, / Mew*. N. W. SUIIBRAVALV NaIDU l A. 5. OaSICL PlLLA! ; C. At fAJAWMt CMCTTIA* ; M. 1>. MNSjuiwn* PctxAt; A. PakVaU IMimi. and icreul o*.hcn At the eastern end of the moi/aN t opposite the old Court-house, a spacious Pandal had been erected. It wart tastefully decorated with crctgrccns, festoons, lustres, globes And fancy articles of various descriptions; and an excellent portrait of Her Majesty occupied the most prominent position. 41 Long live our Empress " was the motto placed cser the entrance- Flags of divers colouis were planted round the cipknndc, and on both sides of the streets* The proceedings opened with the bring of an Imperial salute, upon which the “Union Jack ' was Hoisted on the flagstaff of the masdan, The band played the National Anthem, end the Police and Salt Contingent presented arms. The bells in the churches and temples rang merry peals. A bond of T&njore musicians was in attendance and played aim at intervals. After the firing of a/ru dijeii there was a parade of the Police and Silt Force on the matdan. The farce marched along the chief streets with music. At 8 a.m. on thr i6ih February Services of Thanksgiving were held in all the Christian churches (three Protestant and one Roman Catholic), wheru appropriate sermons w'ere preached ; and prayers were offered in the Hindu temples and Mohammedan mosques foT the continuance of the rci#n 0 f Her Majesty. In the forenoon rice and money were distributed to upwards of 1,200 poor person* in •* Dancsburg Castle/ 9 opposite the madatu Each person received 1 mens are of ri:e and half an anna. At 2 p.m. about 6co children of the different schools in a\e town marched in procession to the Panda] with banners Hying, and with min sic. They were treated to sweets of various kinds. Sports were then held, each event drawing many competitors. After dusk the western gate of the Fort, and the town, were illu- 7*lchtn*o«U.; tN iht Prtsfimy *f AMivt. 187 initiated. The Pm dal wis brilliantly lit up. At 7 km. a portrait of Her Majesty was placed on a handsome new carriage, and taker, in torchlight procession accorn panied by English and Native music, songs, and fire works. The procession went through the main street?* and returned to the Panda). A short account of the life of the Queen was then given in Tamil by Mr. Paky&ra Pillii, and was listened to with great attention. The students or the Evangelical Lutheran Seminar} sang the National Anthem in Tamil to a harmonium accompaniment. Pan sufari was distributed among the people. A mutch party followed. Refreshments were supplied to all visitors. The festivities wound up with an excellent display of fire- works. At to. 30 km. the band played “God save the Queen," when three hearty chccra were given for Her Majesty and the crowd dispersed The Prciidenctal Address was adopted. It was resoived to found a prire to be called the “Victoria Jubilee Prize," to !>e awarded annually to the boy who stands first in the Matricula- tion Examination in the Tranche! tax and Poraiyar schools. TKiclIENGOPE (SA1.EM1. TricbfugrMJr U tha lead -quarter* of the Tahdldar, the Deputy ln»j*r.or cf Schools, the Sab- Rrgi'lnr ixd the Police J«»*>*clor. There irt two 5 i»a Tcr.plcs. A Uak.n was recently estab- lished )**•* under the lx*w! Ba»r< 1 * Ad, and there if a Miser Hospital, There U a l.ccat Fund Middle School teaching ap to the third standard, n Mohammedtn Priauxf SebaoS, a Caver nreent Girls’ School, two Primary School rnder the Resells lystecn, mj fo®r oilier Private School*. Trkhengode is noted for it* nadalwcod halls, and a good trade it nboe* ul ccttoa h carried co. The population is of whom 5.61047c Hindus, 273 Mohjmvrxdant* and 6 Chrimuu. >Mfcr frmitofvi— Main. M. U r.nnxOKN, Ctottmen ; C. S. CkOCSAUSCaU PULAT, Amftfiy;. C. Kav.vUXOi Ivn ; M. Cia&ffAKAXAVA Ivkxgax; Gum* Kma* S.uii» bAHADUK. ; S. rAkAMASIVAGOlUCDSP ; MahaUXGA Iyl* ; SgiHACXIILl^M lY£P. ; YlSOAIaTIIY Cm hi ri Ait. and fcve cabers. The forty- pillared Mantayam (oj pavilion) opposite to the Kylnsanadasnnri’s temple was tastefully decorated, and a Pandal had been erected in front of it. At the entrance to this Pandal a triumphal atch had been put up, bearing the inscription, •* lying live our Empress.’' In the morning of the 16th February the members of the Committee attended the Mantapam in full dress. Some of the Zemindars of Pok- kampalay am and Puthoor took part in the rejoicing. Money wax given to the truster* of the temples to bat* abiihakami and prtjahs reformed, and prayer* offered for the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty. The chief resident* of the town took their seats on the beautifully nutted and carpeted floor of the ManUpaxn, and large crowds of people collected around. There was also a very large gathering of mendicants. From 6.30 to 7 A.M. there was a parade of the Police Force in front of the Pandal. Fiom 7 to 9 o’clock cloths were distributed to poo 7 people. This CeUbration of tht Jubiltt of thi Quota Emprcu mchmopoi y. fSS was followed by the feeding of a large number of poor people! The member of the Committee, numerous Zemindars, officials, merchants anil others, accompanied by a great concourse of people who had come in from the surrounding villages, went in procession with music to the place where the feeding took place. At to o'clock the people went home, and re assembled a? the Mantapam at r p.m. The proceedings began with a short musical entertainment and the beating of drums. The Honorary Secretary brojght a portrait of the Queen Empress from the Reading Room Hall in grand procession to the Mmtapam, and placed it on an elevated pedestal that had been prepired for it, while all the people stood up. Two Police Peons were posted on the right and left side of the portrait with drawn swords as a guard of honour. From a to 5 p.i L there was an entertainment of vocal and instrumental music by dancing girls and vocalists. The portrait was taken back to the Reading Rcom at 5.30 p.m., with much ceremony. At night there was a grand illumination of the temples mosques and houses in r 11 the streets. The Maniapain «as also beautifully lit up. At S r.>L there was a nautch, which terminated with a liberal distribution of betel-nut, sandal, and the sprinkling of rose-water, and with three enthusiastic cheers for the Queen Empress. The party broke up at 1 am. The Ptesidcnciai Address was adopted. From 6 to 7 p.m. on the following day sugar and plantains were dwibuted to schcolbr/ys and gals. The Zemindar has promised fo give a house for a “ChuJtram * in commemoration of the Jubilee. TRICIUNOFOl.Y (TOWN). Triddnoply, th< houi-ijuirtcn of the District of the *ime notuc, is sliuotoi an the sc*ihero tank o l the Cfcavcry, at a <1Ur&r>cn of ataut 56 mites from the se& at u* wam! poiwf. The most Important fcalurt in Kbt town is the Reck In centre of the Port, riling abruptly nut of the pJain to a heifihe oi 273 fret above tie l«rl of the Mreet a: :u foot Upon it U a Siva Temple, and at the top is a small Temple dedicated to Gaiv-sa. The rcoulit^n b £4,449. Hisah* number 71,996, Mchamiredszrs 1 1.993, tod Chtisiains ond alhen atk). Ihere in a fair sprinkling of F.aropcacA The town peuews two First Grille Colleges— the S.P.G. and the St. Josef* V- n Nations.! High School, under primly nUive imnagemeM* forty-five Middle and Prlsary Schools with a ^trrr^th of *,413 pupils, and cfovn Girl*' School*. Trlchinopoly h the sent of n Municipality, a District Board, and a T*kk Boird. T1* chief matvafacicre in the lawn is that of cigar*. There u also a considerable trade in gold nd silver jnt cilery. JM * 0. D. I R viii, CA * irm*m ; W. P. Austiw ; Colokkl J. ff. M. Barnett : Major A C. Smith; tub R*v K. Prkmt; Mstirt T. M. Swaw.vatha Iyer ; W. K. Herrs; Ma job D. H emu ikc; the Rev. H. A. Wiiaiaib ; the Rev. Father Sewell; the Ktc. R. S. Boulter, and others At 6 a.m. on l he 16th February the Volunteers and a detachment of the 4th Madras Pioneers were paraded- The troops tired a fu dt pit, the band played “ God u»e the Queen " ar.d the troops marched past. At 7.30 there was a Thanksgiving TUtlcorln.J in the Prra&'ncy oj Af/tJras. Service at St. John‘s church, which was well attended, and to which the Volunteers were marched. At the conclusion of the service the congregation, led by the choir, sang the National Anthem with much heartiness. Thediy was taken up with feeding and clothing the poor; and a number of prisoners were released. There were rejoicings and festivities among the Native Christian boys and girts in the S.P.G. Boarding Schools, and cloths were distributed to poor children. In the afternoon a Gymkhana meeting was held on die racecourse, and the Sepoys of the jth Madras Pioneers had two hours of sports and foot-racing. The Rock was beautifully lighted up after dark, and looked like a fairy picture printed in soft mellow light, upon die dark moonless sky. The Teppacolum at the foot of the Rock was al air Schools connected wrh tb- French anti Cnanue Musioas, .ad a .mall Hindu ScfccoL Two Wired girl, art tea* educated by the S.P.G., oad a Normal School for training Sehoolmbtrc-cc* ii *crm to M opened. Tne Roman Cathode Mts.ioni olio lc«ti a number of glrli C«tco and palmyra "it£ai arc largely exported. A salute of 31 guns was tired at sunrise on the 16th February, and the town and shipping assumed a gay appearance, the latlcr being dressed in bunting. The College 193 CiltbratioH t/tt Jubiltt 1/ the Quern E (udunuipm. students hoisted a red ensign, gave three cheers far the Queer. Empress, and sang the National Anthem. Thanksgiving Services wen. held in the English church b)' the Rev. J. A. S (tarrock, of the SI’.G., and in the Tamil church by ihi Rev. D Samuel, B.D. High Mass was said in the two Roman Catholic churches. After the early services about 1.300 Children from all the Schools, went in procession round the town, headed by a band, and carrying banners. Sweetmeats and fruits were subsequently distributed among them. Some r,ioa joor people were served with rice. The Volunteers paradol, and fired a feu de foie. A public meeting took place in the afternoon in the College Ilall, which was beautifully decorated with flags and flowers, and wits crowded with vision. All dassei were well represented. The Chairman explained what steps lad been decided 00 by the Executive Committee, nnd then the Secretary read the I’residencial Address to Her Majesty. This was received with acclamation. The Right Rev. Ill-hop Caldwell delivered an excellent speech, and was followed by Mr. lyemperumul 1 ’illai, and the Rev. I). Samuel, II. D., who spoke in Tamil. Glees were sung by the College choir, and native instrumental music was performed. Mr. Lauras* Tamil translation of "God save the Queen " was then sung with great heaitincss. Three cheers were given for Her Majesty ; and the meeting terminated with the distribution of betel, &c. There were gymnastics, sports, and a display of fireworks nt night. The permanent memorial is to take the shape of a "Storage Tank" to keep the town supplied with water throughout the year ; and a tablet bearing an appropriate inscription is to he put up in a prominent position near the tank to commemorate its origin. UDAMALPKT (COIMBATORE*. The populate of this town rs 8,6:7, of whom a llilnl no enga^! in ecnuioiie, anolhet thinl in tgslculiare, nnl the reminder in hnmtimfi*. Time »r«r » Latal Fund High Sdraf. a Primary School, and Guls'Siivxl, hordes several rroxllrr Fill StfcoU There is a Civil Dispeasuy whioh, wuh the High School, bns now com under the minaetmoat of the Talak Booed. JuMte Cr-oi«ff.— Messrs. T. Rawasawmih, (Wm*.; N, Kaxuasawmv Munei.lJAf, HA., Stttelarf . R. R.\>iACIItNO*IEfc ; A. VSMtATASUiMAB ; C. DeVAXAJUlU NaihoO; B. C. Ramasawmv Ivu. awd sixteen others. Invitation*, by bent of tons tom had been made to the inhabitants to have their houses whitewashed, and the streets cleaned, to erect triumphal arches and Paisdals at intervals, to decorate the town profusely with /fceiantpu, and to illuminate it at night. At daybreak on the 16th 1’ctwuary an Imperial silutc of 101 guns was fired. The members of the Jubilee Committee and the leading inhabitrnts proceeded to tlse High School leemtses where the boys and girls were assembled in holiday attire with their teachers A treat to children formed the first of the festivities of the day. A large Udamslpot.] in Vie President} oj Madras. concourse of people had assembled to witness the distribution of sugar-candy, plantains, and sugar to the children, who, on receiving the good thing*, shouted, “Long live our Empress," at frequent interval*. The gentlemen present now formed a process' on, headed bp the peons and da’uyets of the public office*, and marched towards the Local Fund Choultry where meals were being prepared for distribution to the poor. It was about to a.m. by this time. The party passed beneath beautifully decorated arches and tharannns to the temples of Siva and Mari-Amman, and there offered their prayers, with nppropiutc ceremonies, for the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty and the Royal Family. Abithakams and ar/haneu were performed in the name of the Queen Empress, Special Thanksgiving Setviccs were also held in the churches and mosques of the town. The procession retraced its steps to the School Hail, paying visits to the mosque and Bajvriai Matam, on its way, and the people returned to their homes at about 1 1 A-M. The Tahsildir gave a feast at his house to nearly 400 Brahmins ; about 200 Naidus were entertained by the Jnspicetor of Police ; about 150 Sivitcs had a repast provided for them at the house of Mr. Muniappa Pillai, pleader . and about 500 Chcttirt were treated by Mr. N. Ramalinga Chet liar. As many as 1,335 poor people of all caste* were fed. The people afterwards rc-asscmblcd in the spacious School Hall, where a band of musicians was in attendance throughout the day. The Hall wn» prettily decorated A triumphal arch with Sowing pennons had been erected at the entrance, on which was traced io golden characters, the inscription “long live our Empires! Victoria." In the midi lie of the hall was placed a ChWra Vimr.nu m (a representation of a vehicle in which the gods arc carried in procession). It was adorned profusely with Sowers, and inside it were placed portraits of Her Majesty, and of the Royal Family, The Hall was crowded. Sandal, pan su/utri, flowers, and rose water were distributed, and Hindu song* were sung. The Police Force presented arms in front of the portraits, and went through a series cJ manmuvres. after which they fired a feu dt joie. At 7.30 t-w. the Hall was brilliantly illuminated by lights of every description, and was again aowded. The Chairman of the Jubilee Committee having taken his seat amid load cheers, the rolice again stepped forward, and presented arms. A paper, setting forth the principal events in Her Majesty's life, and alluding especially to her motherly and womanly virtue.*, and her solicitude lor the well-being of the millions of her subjects, was read in Tamil, by- Mr. T. N. Subbiar, of the Local Fund High School. This was followed by an Erglish address on the same subject by Mr. Rajagopala Chari, B.A, Mr. Sycd Mnkhdoow Sahib read a short essay in Persian on the blessings that had been derived by India during Hir Majesty's reign. Two Tamil verses, composed by Mr. Muniappa Pillai, Celebration of the Jubilee of the Quern Em/ mi L«JdI|»l. iOi a Tamil Pundit, were recited. The Head Master of the School, Mr. Ramxsawmier, then read aloud the Presidcncial Address, and a Tamil translation thereof, xnd explained how it was proposed to be placed at the foot of the Throne. The signatures of the Chairman and three other non official gentlemen of the taluk were taken with the unanimous consent of the assembly, who cheered loudly, and etied, •’ Long live oar Queen Empress." The portraits ol Her Majesty and of the Royal Family were then placed in a beautifully decorated pil.-uiquin, and carried in procession through the principal streets of the town which were now illuminated. The cronxl was immense, many persons living come in from the surrounding villages. The procession started at 10 Mi, and blue lights were burnt, and fire- works let oT at intervals The “ Victoria Jubilee Lamp," which had been erected by the Inspector of Police in front ol his house in commemoration of the event, was greeted with acclamation. The procession returned at 3.30 a.m. to the School A beautiful display of fireworks then took place on the open space in front of the School Pan sii/ari \ra s distributed ; and the people having giver, three enthusiastic cheers fot Her Majesty, dispersed about 5 a.m. 'Ihcy rt-aa. milled in the School Hall at 4.30 r.it. on the 17th, to witness the dittribution of prizes to the deserving girls of the school. In the course of the jeoceedings the Taluk Sjieristadar, speaking in Tamil, extolled the British Government for the benevolent character of its institutions, and expLiined, by a Sanscrit ilokam, the divioe right of Kings to (he homage of the people. Some music followed, after which fan iu/ari and Sowers were distributed, and the festivities terminated n ith chects for Her Majesty. The permanent memorial will take the form of " Prizes” in the Girls' School, which in luture will be known as "The Victoria Jubilee Girts' School." UD 1 PI (SOUTH CANAKAj. Udipl it a imra cl tone imjK*tioce. 36 mile* from Mangalore, h contains a T iV - ,Mii 'i Cmchcny, 1 Div.rict ManaiffsCotn. » ReiMrxr't Office, a Ofinr. a Diiptowry. and a Middle RcHsol. ' The Haw! Mitioo has a Seminary tad Oijtaai^ here. The principal inlic mrriM on it in rim, oil, eoowrom, ftc. /ul tier C Vttamnrfhir U a rkli ogiicdtunil :owa with a population of 7,305. Of the'« 6,$03 **< Hiadts. 105 >Iofcuwno 3 aiu, till yyj Chrkbiw. The Wed cyan Minion ha an Anglo VtnwmUr Sjs oj*S there ire rtoxe than hiJf-t-donB P»*1 Scbwlf (Tamil aiul Tdugv), reosivtag jrinti from the Local Fund. A few scrub* Uttirxmdlur oonttiluUd a Union erdw the Local Beards Act Wesviog i* carried on to tome extent. Jubilee Committee-— Me ««. T. ALWAl Pillav, Chairman; T. Thvlasixuau Mudsiliae, Secretary; A. S. KeUHXASAWVY R Split VAE; S. PGMXITSAWKY PitLAY ; A. KaNXAIYA NaIDV ; C IlDlAlFA MuostUAR; A. Raxgaiyae ; ACKA TiEtTMALA! AlYEXOAR; w. ArYADt’BAr Kamo, o»d eleven orhm. Poor people of all castes and creeds began to pour into lire town from an early hour on the morning of the r 6th February, and collected :r. three places. The manager of the Vishnu temple had the hundred-pillared mantaptm cleared out, and a throne for the reception of the god in the evening, was erected on the platform. The Jubilee Committee ltad a large Panda! erected on the eastern bund of the Utah a Mahadevi Tank. The weavers of Uttaramallur constructed a handsome Panda! in the form of a manUpam c*i a maiden opposite to the Sub* Registrar's office. At about $ a.w. the gods left the^r respective temples, and proceeded in procession, with umbrellas, nuw, and tom-tom. to the Pandals provided for them. There aNshakams and prasadamt were performed, and prayer* were offered foi the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty. The people were then made to sit in rows, and sandal, pan supar:\ rice, ghee, dholl, broth, vegetables, and cakes were distributed. Over 1,300 people were fed. Temple guns were fired from 3 r.M. at intervals of five minutes. At 7 RM. the geds and goddesses were taken in pro- cession, large crowds following them. The temples were beautifully illuminated. The festivities wound up with a grand display of fireworks. The Presidencial Address was adopted. In honour of the day a Ontttravn, now under construction, has been called 14 The Empress Victoria Chuttrara" A granite slab bearing an appropriate inscription in two languages will be placed in a eonspkruous part of it. UTTENKERE (SALEM). Uttcnkere being an adjacent taluk, and a part of the Head- Assistant Collector's division, a small aum abutted for local celebration from the Tizupatur Jubilee Fund was contributed towards the feeding of the poor, and a treat for school children at the town of the same name About r.ooo poor were fed m the Local Fond V«ai7*xab*4l.1 in the Prtsidtficj of Madrjs. •95 Choultry. Meetings were held on the evenings of the t6th and 17th February, all the official;, and neatly all the inhabitant! of the town being present. Speeches were made in English and Tamil, and the National Anthem was sung. The Preiidencial Address was adop«d. The local Police paraded, and fired a ft* dr jtir. Oranges, sweetmeats, and bananas were distributed to the schoolboys, and cloths to the poor. Sandal and pan tupari were served to the audience, A procession went round the town with dags and muster VALLAM (TANJORE). The festivities on the 16th February included the distribution of food and cloths to 500 poor people of all nationalities ; a musical entertainment ; fireworks ; and Thanksgiving Services in the mosques, temples, and other religious institutions. The feeding of the poor occupied a considerable portion of the forenoon, and after that »as over, the Deputy Talisildar, accompanied by all the members of the “ Union," went to the Collector'! bungalow, and conducted thi Collector, Mr. E. Gibson, In procession to the handsome Pandal where a musical entertainment was to be given. There were more than t.oco spectators ; the Pandal was crowded, and many persons had to stand outside. When darkness set in there was a display of fire- works, a: the close « which tbc Deputy Tahsiidar placed handsome garlands of flowers round the necks of the Collector, the chief local representative of the Queen Empress, and the other European gentlemen present, A ftee distribution of sandal, Sowers, pan tupari, and the sprinkling of rose-water concluded the proceedings. The Presxkncial Address was adopted. VAN1YAMBAD1 (SALEM). The popnlMseo of thii town is 30,468. Bnide; ten or eleven Retulu System Primary School;, there i; the London Minion School, texhing op to the Middle Schocd undent. The sinitatica of the (ova is looked after by a Municipal Ccund of twelio meealie-s, of wheen three aredEdab. /mtila CarnmUta.— M«m. C. Sooravpa Chaiiap, Cinaman ; Narahsga La la and Stid Ada* Sauib Baiiacui, /dm Santana 1 Mipoakasa Xinzol-Asipk* S*m» BaKA&VR i J. XL St'YISHAStlAMUTTU PlIXAt ; NAIVASAl JaHIS SAM a lAttAPUl. and other;. Early in the morning of the « 6th Febniary rice was distributed to i,cco poor people of all castes and creeds, in a spacious Pandal that had been erected for the occasion. Each adult received half a measure of rice, and half an anna in cash, while each child received half as much. In the afternoon the children belonging to the Results System Schools assembled in the London Mission School- At 2 C/ltbraiion of tkt JubiUt of Ihi Qaim Emfrtu [Vtdamiom. 196 o’clock the boys roarebed out in procesrion. Each School carried a banner, which had words of congratulation to the Queen Eaipicss inscribed in goklen letters upon it. The procession was headed by a band of native musicians, and accompanied by hundreds of spectators. On the arrival of the procession at the Panda! each boy received a small packet of sweetmeats. The boys were then drilled, and at 3 o'clock sports acre held, and Mr. Soorappa Charur, and Mr. Naming* Lab Mittadar distributed pri/a to die winners. A very large number of spectators were present. Mr. Sawshamuttu l'iliai read the Presidential Address in English. A Hindustani inns latino of it was then read by Mr. $y a gymnastic i>erfo!mancc. VAYITRI (MALABARX Vayitri is tb«nKi* important town, o txx to M&nantcd dy. in the Wyiuud. It L the centre ot the affn ImlaOiy, ind his a (xpzlizion of $, 779 * con«i*ting of Hindu*, McoxnKDC'iira ami Chrittians. It fcu a Deputy Tahslidai’s Office, a District Mraiffo Court, o Sib* Registrar’s Office, and a oxnbtaei! Fast and Telegraph Office. There is a Club for Europcw pkutcra ot Tukctc on llio Uok* of a lake. Jute* Camwrifi*. - W. E. UNDER wood, CW^yu ; 2% A manta Tatter *niih of Negitattm. The population in about 2,cco. Tbc** i* a small •chool which tcichi* up to tbc Fourth Standard. The *ITiir* of the toua arc muagoJ by a Unluo Pa&chay97 The bell* at the teiuplc chimed at 5 a.m. on the 16th February to all the worshippers to offer their prayers for the long life of their Sovereign. When the prayers and fujaht were over, an Imperial salute of 101 guns W8S fired front the temple swivels, followed by a feu dr foie fired by the local Salt and Police Contingent. The assembly then moved to the handsome Pandal that had been erected for the occasion, where speeches were made by several official and non- official native gentlemen,- all of whom gratefully acknowledged the benefits the country had enjoyed under Her Majesty's rule. The speeches were received with great applause. A singing entertainment followed, and Jubilee odes composed for the occasion were sung to a musical accompaniment. Money and cloths were distributed to 300 poor people The meeting broke up at noon, after the distribution of sandal and fan safari and the sprinkling of rose-water. In the evening at about 5 p.m., the Mohammedans of an adjacent village, Thoputhorm, entertained the public with single-stick, double-stick, fencing, and other athletic feats. At S P.M. there was * torchlight procession round the town, preceded by musicians and dancing-girls. The precession liaised at several places, and gave frequent cheers for Her Majesty as they moved along the illuminated and decorated streets. The procession returned at 10 p.m. to the Jubilee Pandal, and a grand display of fireworks followed, which lasted till it p.m. The 1‘resiilencial Address was adopted At 3 p.m. on the 17th, there were sports, and at 9 p.m. there was a nautch party, which continued till close upon midnight. Great enthusiasm prevailed throughout the proceedings. VELLORE (NORTH A ROOT}. The population c/Vrfkren 37.491 ; of when 37, «9 »c Hindu., 8,396 are Mohammedans, ■ml 1,686 ore Europeans, Eurasians, sod Native Christiana. The Sdioeis arc numerw. They Include several Misskn SrW~ the Hindu Unlcn High ScfexL the Native High School, .lx Mueirlpal Schools lor all erects, and one for Mohammedans especially, Ibe Government Girls' School, and several small Sdsxia which receive grams from the Manic qulitj. The town cu.les on a very jrgr trade in r ice mi other grains, Jojgery. ond indigo. The prinapal Industry -n Vellore Is the miking o< Irrass utensils. Woollen pile carpets and catoo dhurries ire manufactured in the Central Jill ; tbe fonwr ore in great demand *ot only in India, hut also Id Europe. JuSUa Cttmioet.— Messrs. G. W. PAWCRTT, Cteirmta; R. PiMtcarotr, SmUrf; C. E. SAUnaow; Sodxamama SaSTIIAk, B.A., ILL. ; V. D«s«mcliA»t.U : C. Navasima- chaiia KortAii ; Susatui MAJOR Shaik IIasoon RAtira; Sobah.vi Ahmed KltAX, and thirty-one olhora. The festivities commenced on the tGth February by a Parade, in the Fort, of the Sepoys attached to the depots of the 15th and tjth Madras Infantry Regiments, end the details of other Regiments in the station. A fa dt fdt was fired, and Crhbratien cf the Jueiltt of tkr Quten F.usprtu [V.smkoiuU. three hearty cheers were given for the Qiieen Empress. At tlie conclusion of the parade, a Thanksgiving Service was held in Sl John's church. Between 9 a_m. and 3 p . it about 4,000 poor people were fed; the Mohammedans in the Horereth Mahkahn, the Hindus in Kandintja Choultry, and other castes in Messrs. V. Doorasawmy and Co. '5 compound in the Officers' lines. From 3.30 to 6.30 r.M. there were sports on the parade-ground, and at live close of the meeting Mrs. Fawcett presented the prixes to the successful competitors. After dusk the temples and inaiquts, the parade-ground, tire fort, the hill, and all public and private buildings were brightly illuminated, and at 9.30 there was a grand display of fire- works. The Family Guards of the 3rd, sell, and aSth Regiments, each consisting of one Native Officer, one Havildar, and it privates, fed the poor in their lines. The depots of the 17th and 15th Regiments had a feast in their lines, to which they invited the Guards of the other Regiment* There was another display of fireworks on the night of the ijth. The Presidencia! Address was adopted Two of the Hindu members of the community -Messrs. Nathamuni Moodely and Vecrasawmy Moodely— placed R». 500 at the disposal of the Committee to erect a “ Water I’andal " to be named the " Jubilee PandaL" The foundation stone was laid by the two donors on the t6th with some ceremony. Subscriptions arc now being raised to erect a “ Town Hall" VE.NUKONDA (KISTNAJl The jopslulnn of th* t :ua of VcnnioiiU Is 5.63S : of whom 977 are Mohcmmwlom, 3 nr* CVafioni, and th* remainder are Hindus. IT* town contains the Gtner.l Depul; Collrxioi** OfW, Taluk Cutdiew;, S«VR«i,i ra r'. OflVee- Office, Railway Sob Drriion 0*«, Railw.y Te-pjph Office, a Loo! Fond Dispr-wiry. srvi a SuUidmy Jalh The edtcatioonl Irwli-tlnns are r— The Ucil Far-! Middle Schoa! i S«e R«»lt» Schrefc tor Bays ; a GWV School 1 and two indigenous 5dttofc. The town b fnmons for its cupel* The Jubilee was celebrated here on the 16th February with great enthusiasm. Prayers were offered in the temples, mosques, and churches. 1 ,ooo ponr people were fed, and doths were distributed. At night the houses wctc lit up ns at the Dipavali festival. The prindpil squares, streets, and the Venukonda hill were illuminated. The General Deputy Collector's office compound, and the Taluk Cutchciry were decorated in the daytime, and effectively illuminated at night. There was a display of fireworks. Shikaries filed a f/v at wV and petfotmed native military manceuvtes. A native drama was played by the Ellotc Theatrical Company to a large concourse of people, including several European gentlemen, in a 1'andal specially erected, and decorated for the purpose. The Presidential Address was adopted On the night of the 13 th there was a second display of fireworks, anil the native community VI z h ffi po. lain. in th* Praiitniy of Maims. '99 of the town and of the surrounding villages, met again in the Pandal to witness a dramatic performance. A ” Jubilee Choultry ” is to to erected in the new Sooriaron Pcttah, to permanently tncrooiialisc the event. VIZAGAPATAM (TOWN). VlagapoUm, the hud-t^uten of the Dijlrirt of the ant r.amc, eooliist a populatim of 30,191 (OtiU. T hew are dlvxlwl thus: 16. >64 Hindoi, 3,606 Mohimmoiar.t, 1,389 Christian!, *t >4 }i cdirra. lie educalio* of the town i> apply provided for by the Hinda College, the Loodeo Miuico High School, St. Aloyviui School, St. John's School, wrcral Prinviry Scbrcu, a Xonul School, four Guts' Stimuli, a McAuasKdan Bsyv’ School, and a Girl>‘ School. The Municipality enjoy* the right to elect lu own Cbirtran, and three-fourth! of it! mrabm The town fcii a iist- cUu Cl.ll DUpen«ry, a Roman Catholic Ophinige, a ProlWnnt OrpHinign, and a native Poor Home. JaJCT, KiogHly reolr, ryratelaini, hide!, dual) grey cotton piece-gwl^ hum* and Urroeilc are largely Opoctc& The chief article! of impcet are apparel, cotton t»hc, p>r«Scu? of Local Self-Governmeai has b:tn successfully intnsiocoi. The town is rising in commercial impoc* Uixe. Rice, gfageUy seeds, indc* myrabolami, Uxm, be, jute, nnd uihcr aitidcj nre largely export©! There ii a* erttixfre mariici, erected by the Hzc Malmajih of Vfcxtaagrttt In mrmiry of the rffll to lcdU of H.R.H. the Prince of Wiles. These ore tLrc© native Ranks Artiric* mide of ivory irA herns, cmhioidcry, carpets, furniture. lice, cips. pcccelain, native musical instruments, kc. % are nunafictnrcd. Juiiltt Cmm{tut.—U*3us. Rai Bakadu* Sxi P. Jaga^-nauma Rajl* Sahib. Chairman; A. VxffKATAKOW Pchtalo, Santory ; K. Icama.NjA CM amah. M, A., D.L. ; V. MADHAVA Row, M.A. ; K. Naiatanaswasu Kaido i P Sattiah ; Aoa Sy£i> Mahomed Sakioi V. Venkata Kiishxam \3 Ajir, and dt*n?n others. Early in the morning of the i6th February the festivities began with a salute of 101 guns from the bastions of the Maharajah^ fort. Between 7 and 9 a.m. Divine Service was held in all the temples and mosques for the prosperity of the Queen Empress and the Royal Family. 1,500 schoolboys and girls of the town and cantonment were treated to Benares sweetmeats. Country sweetmeats and sugar were distributed to about 3,000 children of the town and canton merit. Under the orders of Hot Highness the Maharar.i Sahib 5,000 people, of whom 3.000 were Rajputs, 500 Brahmin*, and 1,500 other castes, were fed, and doth 9 were distributed to the most necessitoui. A grand Durbar was held under a spacious Shamiina that had been erected on the maidan in front of the Fort. A very large gathering of people assembled there. The Dcwon, Rai Eahadur Sri P. Jagannadha Raju Sahib, took the chair Approprintc speeches were delivered by Mr. C. Subbiah Sastri, District Munsitf, Mr. K. VcnVammah Puntalu, and others. A ahon sketch of Her Majesty's life was read, lwih in English and Telugu. Verses in English, Sanscrit, and Telugu were redted. Mr. V. Jagannadha Rao Puntalu, the Divisional Officer, then read the Presidencial Address, whkh was adopted amid enthusiastic dicers. Verses were sung iu praise of Her Majesty, and Native music was played at intervals. A mutch then followed , at the close of which fan rufari, attar, garlands, &c, were distributed. In the evening there was a grand procession in /it Pmidtnty tf Madras. roi Vrldli*ch»lHm ] of the Maharajah’s State elephants, camels, horses, carriage', troopers, infantry, and band. A very large concourse of people attended. There were fireworks and other illuminations at interval*. A State elephant, with a golden howdah upon it, bearing the portrait of the Queen Empress, headed the procession, followed by the European and Native officers of the Regiment on elephants and in carriages. Other gentlemen followed in carriages. The Police and Sepoys lined the road on both sides. The precession was a mile Song. It started from the Shamiana at 5 p.m. and went towards the Fort gate by the Industrial School to the cantonment, passing through which it entered the towr. near a triumphal arch on the main road, near the Maharajah’s Dispensary. Thence i? proceeded through the main road of Swetapettah, and after stopping a short time at the Clock Tower, it moved on to the open space near the Big Tank, where there was a grand display of fireworks at half-past 8 o'clock p.m. The firework* were followed by a Native musical entertain- ment in the Durbar tent, which continued till midnight. On the afternoon of the 17 tii from t to 6 p.m. there were athletic sports, rociog, wrestling, long jump, dtc. A large number of people witnessed the sport*, at the conclusion of which they gave three cheers for the Queen Empress, the Viceroy, the Governor, the Maharajah, and the Maharani Sahib, the mother of His Highness. At night four dramatic performances were given in various yarn of the town end cantonment to crowded audiences. There was a bHlUant gathering in the DuTbar tent, which was splendidly decotatcd and illuminated. In commemoration 0! Her Majesty’s Jubilee the tops of almost all the principal temples and mosques are to be plated with brass sheets, and to receive certain improvements at a cost to the Maharajah of Rs. 10, coo. His Highness also made a munificent donation, in his mother’s name, to the Imperial and the Madras Institutes; devoted a large sum towards the maintenance of temples, aDd the support of poor families ; and remitted nearly four lakhs of revenue due by hi* ryots. Rai Bahadur Sri P. Jagannadha Raju Sahib, Dewan to His Highness, presented land valued at Rs. 1 r.oeo, and yielding an annual income of Rs. 6©o, fee the benefit of *5 families- via : 6 Brahmins, i» Kschatrias, 6 Valama, and one Eaniyan. VRIDHACHALAM (SOUTH ARCOT|. Vridhaitalam U 38 oi.'e* sowh-wMt of Coddalore. T:e population is 7 . 147 . <*®P <*ed let '.he ■dot! |*n ct Kinds*. The town include! 1 lorje lobirb. called Fudapei, TahMMar’u Coicheny, Snb-Jnil, D D 202 CtltbnUo* of thr Jabiitt of thi Qut/n Ewfrf.it [Walajaprl l>.snc: Mursffi Court. Local Fuad liotpul, Sul> Rcgiilnr i Office. Middle School (or Boy*, Glrli’ School. Pc« Office, Lulhrran Native Minion Chipd. a iimII Mooqoe. and two irge ChottiMft. ya«rivC.*m«viUn -Mmts K. f u'tuK. Ckairaan : C. MuitCKn Pi (.LAY ; C. R*kan;out Kaidu ; J R Kaii Row ; V. Mimjzdu»*A Pnnv ; DoiumwMY iYf #, nod uiSm. At an early honr on the r Glh February large crowd* congregated to take part in the festivities. Prayers were offered in the five Hindu temples for the welfare and longlife of Her Majesty, and the god* were taken round the town in proewsion. The poor of all classes were led, and some of them were presented with cloths and money. Sport* of various kinds were held in the forenoon, and prixes were airanicd. There were other procctufons in the evening, and at night the streets and temples were brilliantly illuminated. As darlcnw* set in there was a display of fireworks, and several bonfires were lit. after which tliece were nautches and dramatic perfotmances, which lasted till past midnight. The pout were again fed on tbe following day. The Presidcndal AddieH was adopted. WAI.AJAPKT (NORTH ARCOTT WaVjxpet hoi a populmlon ol 10,587 i of -horn 2.566 are lliodni, 803 Mohuimotaar, and iS Chriciie.. Il >.*1 » Municipal Council, and ,1 ifc« btulcmrto* of iho T.lulldu anil Police Tn»j«Mtnr. A IX-pcniAf, 2nd a High Scfcol are nndcr the mr. nigcnwul rflhe MunKlpolily. Silk Wiaving, CBffiM inking, ami dyeing ate cairiol cetoi ccciid;r»ble ex leal. Silk dcclii usuficmrcil here *rc rauch valued for their durabtiiiy. /Met £uvm V. BaMUARA Cba*LV, CAairmams & Swami.natka Aiyaa. S ft r dory ; T. SllMYASA Row ; A. Ra/aR 01*HNA MCDBLUAft; Ra» 3 AXAIHA Row 1 SOMDIRA Row, tnd ten other*. Almost every house was snore or leas decorated, the moK attractive being the Post Office, which was particularly well embellished. In the rooming of the t 6 th February 50s poor were fed, and to about ioo of them cloth* were distributed. At 4 P.M. the leadi rrg men of the place met at the High School house, and witnessed a gymnastic competition among the boys. Two ocle*, in Tamil and Tclugu, composed in honour of the occasion, describing the principal features of Her Majesty's reign, were sung by boys, and cheers were called for, which were responded to very heartily. The boys were then gi%*en sweetmeats, sugar* candy, toys, A procession was formed with tom-tccns and made, which passed through the prin- cipal streets of the place. It eventually reached the Jubilee Par.dal which hod been erected outside the town, where several European gentlemen from Ranipet joined it In the centre of the Panda! was placed a portrait of Her Majesty. A nautch was held, and tlttn the whole assembly adjourned to the adjacent open w.nfltw.nh 1 >b the Pmidrnty cf Madras. 103 spare where a good display of fireworks took place. The 1'rwideneial Address was adopted. The permanent memorial of the Jubilee will take tile form of a *' Public Hall " with n “ Reading Room *' attached to it. WACVANAU (MALABAR). Anj*iijKn>ui Is ibe chief town of the Walrenad taluk. The population o| the atnihont of Anuitipir.iii and Pednlalaxuuu. 00 the Feeders of which Het M>]e«ty'» JuHke wuafebfUed, is jj,S(o; of whom 7.401 ue Hindus, $.459 Mohonnocdsnl ;«u*t or whom arc Mcplahs). and to Christians. Argjli|«irim cot aim a Tahsildai's Cutcbtny, * District Muruit’s Ccoit. a Sub- Registrar's Office. 0 Leal Find Middle School, t Load Fund Supervisor's Office, a Leal Fund Overseer s Office and a Post Office. Bcid*. the Middle Scho-J there are ii« Elementary Sdooli for boys, aide! by the Local la cl. The loan trade chiefly in paddy, pepper, ginger, and timber. JM In Kvxwcnm R»j.vi:, CAiir*/**; KRISHKa Vaoisr K*st Iv»R irA PADtOARacarATHiUiovixnaN Nat *, Jam Sar.iaria ; Kavmsibaih V.sdakaii. CnarpOM N»r*i Vvdvnath» PUTT**; Naravaxa PcrrtR ; Tuans KaotijAMsOO; VESOAUL Ravax M tXON, and ten othos. Pujahi were performed in three temples for the prolongitkm of the happy life and reign of Her Majesty. A service was held bv the Native Christian*, and a momUttk was offered by the Mohammedans to the same effect. Rice, cloth*, and money were distributed to the poor from 7 to 11 .s.v. on the 1 6th February. A treat was given to the schoolboys, and to the prisoners in the Sub-Jail. Theatricals, gymnastics, and fireworks followed. The Presidential Address was adopted. The town was well decorated and illuminated. WAKD 1 WASH (NORTH ARGOT). Ward! wash is a historic town ie the liittrict of North Areoc, with 4, t$o lobabitants ; of when 3,339 ire Hindus, jtx; Mcfeinsrwdons, ja Christians, and 50 Jan*. Nearly OM-founh of tie in- habitants are oercbiaci. Tie loci) products nr. gronnd rat seed-, Indies. tholum snfl rice. The chief mstffectores ue mati, m«l kln«2i oauon ck:hcol, where bo»i *ind gir!* ire coder btftnxcuca. At 3 P.M. on the 16th February about 500 of the inhabitants assembled in the School playground, Mr. V, Subramarr-ah Sastriar wai voted to the chair. In opening the proceedings, he ipokc at lengtlt alout the advantage* of British nrlc, and the duty of showing gratitude to Her Majesty. Then the life of the Queen Empress in Tamil was read. The Presidential Address was resd by Mi. K. Gopalacharriur, Taluk Sheristadar, and was received with much chewing. Scvciai speeches were 204 CtltbratitB «/ the Jubiitc o) Hu Quitn Emfrvil |Y»rei»«t nude in Tamil and English, after which sandal, sugar, and fan safari were distributed, and the party went in procession «o the Temple. At 9 o’clock there was a good display of fireworks, and a procession of gods. The festivities continued until midnight. The assembly dispersed with cheers for her Majesty. YERCAUO (SALEM). I'M populitioo of the Shevoroy IiiEs ii (0,513, cfcbfly ci>fni»e&, ii shotted at Ike snmhweuein comer of the Indian peninsula. Ii possesses nn area of 6,722 square miles, occipied by a copulation of nearly million. Mure llm jo per cent. of the inhabitants are Christians. Secession lo the Rnj goes by the female line The turning jwfcil In Ihe history of IK* -State was ronleir-eiratseciis with the assnmplian o' the direct Gorercmcat cf India by Hci Majesty ihe Qum. Sleet thru, the beorfirent moral inflneDce of ihe Paraooanc Power has heta icactsingly (nought to best 00 the ezcciiix, ard a vut laptovewnt has liken (dace in the adiainbliatk® of oflaira. Opprwix moaopollra have hum abandoned ; taaioous petty and vexatious taxes hove teat swept away ; Kngluk an! Vemteubn school* have been founded tnrcughuut the country, with a Central College al the capita) j hospital* have been established ; a sound system of Police hn» h«n ntabhibtd ; Public Works hare teen promoted ; ihe solnrira cf pnWk itrvaeti hex Urn increased ; the tone uvd efficiency of the ptbli: service have been railed ; Ifee i.!miniit ra- tion of Civil atd Criminal Justice hae been improved i the nsriprocil raecalloa of da-iees between the Travancore and HriUsh Gottis ha. I«" "nnfnl ; irrtfilion ha. beat eitcnJtd ; land assess ultra has been equitably readjusted , trade U> upended ; an! the fmancei nave otiainod a ccuditxo of tamh prosperity. The total iocoste of the Stale twenty years ago was 42 laltis, against an cipendi- turc of liih. i in 1SS4 S5 the revenue war 6*iJ lakhs. atd the expenditure war 65 lakhs. Taking the raxtme derived from all sources — land, customs, eiciie. nhkari, opoisr, ‘alt, and Mamie, — and it Bt bnad that lh« incajence of tavation in Travancore M Rs. 1, against Ra. 2-j 6 _n ike Madias Prr.iifenry. TalOl* land revenue only, it i. R» o-tl-l, againu Rs. 1*4 to Madras TRIVANDRUM. Thi* town U the Capital of Traioncorc, with a population of 41.173. 11 '* ,he “‘ usl P lace o( residence of the Maharajah, aid the head-quutett l*heii an unintemiitp! and ui»bi.kea price ; and under its protecting shelut, the riling Chief, of :>«* (cuc'.ry, aodiflnrixd t» the Sear of inraiton fron with cot. 01 ol mention from within, hive (wen able 10 deiwe their lime and attention to (he wo fire if their tuljacta and to the moral and mulct iii advafcroent of then States. I am hippy to learn tknt You* Hlgtuus* hoi 10 readily taken the opportaoity afforded hy this loipiiioai occosoa to show year jinl apiuecation of the great brae li:* yoa hove experienced nnder the benign an! leneicent rale cf Her Ma,e*y the Queen. I *38 Ctltbralhn of lh« JtdnUt of Iht Qu/tn Emfirtss iTrtrondrum. on (mure yea that i: ii oar Groiioai Saver cigri’i desire to extend to you, oa all oca«”mi, her --,m tymputhy I'd keerly assistance, lo support ycur aalboriry. enhance y«T penoml (enable radon. and lo maintain unbroken the oordiil rduions which bare U >11 timr. .nblittol between Her Majesty's Government rod Year Hfgbnera I desire lo expert" I Hr high a>tu»Wr»!;on which I entertain for Voir Kighress, ind to rufcecribe myself " Voor Highness's rinceie frleoi. {Signed) “Demux, " Viceroy tad Governor General of India. “ William, the jnl Fabrtury, iSSy." After the Karerta had been read, tlie Viceroy's salute of 31 gun* was fired wtih a fru dt joie after each instalment of the pins, the National Anthem being played; and three cheers were given for Her Majesty the Queen Empteta. His Highness the Maharajah then, through the Dewan, addressed the assembly as follows: — “Mu 1?A>XYNG70K, LaDISs and Cmu«t«,-I "ted hnrlly ••• how grateful I am for tin kimSy arraranres of good»3! oo-Aaintd in lh( letter which I hove juit had the honoar of receiving from Hi« txcvllency ihe ViceeoT, »nd for hi* ipprecUtion ol my humhle efforts to celebrate thii day in a 'dinner befitting the oeraiim. t liii Jtcpreieatihre, my friend here, to omm-y to Hit Kxtcllenc/ my warmest icknowlotgmmU. II hai plrusod the Almighty to extend to half ■ tintary 4 reign it once beaedceit and glorious. and while we nnite in Oumktgirug for thii greol mercy, m likewise pray thit He mar vootlisade to prolong it to the icinge*! *pm "■ are jixly ptcrod ®» together to honour the lady who ccenmisds onr highest adm-raton and respect To impreia the occasion on th* miod, of ail my wtpeett, I hive thii d»y remitted rsrtain Oman of revenoc. Nor have tlie.riiivg genetabon, ror the poor Ism forget ten. while a few cooricti go free to bless the day. All Inda riugi to-day with a Irrg -drawn ihcut of ‘ ft w la Xtmr ' which the Himalayas will catch op and edvo to the ccuntnes beyond, till all the worW lean it. and heiring, will know that Princes and people are united in coe -trung bond of loyalty and uftecaan to their beloved Queen, We jcia in the cheer. “ Christa* and Hrtvln rod Moslem are we. Yet all of us one, in nor cheering for thee, “ ViOxit. •• Long live Victoria, Queen of Ecgbeal. Kapre* of India." Trtvsatfram. 1 in the Prrsidenfy of Madras. At the conclusion of this address, twelve convicts, one of whom was a woman were released, and the following Proclamations were read in MaJayaliro to the people assembled outside the Hall *• Proclamation *v Hib HlOKHKS Sai Patmanarka Dasa Vancjii Bah Rama Vasma K lILUHXllARA KlRITAPATI MAKNFTY SUITAX MAHAIAJA »A)A ilAIIADUl SKAMSHBV. JANG, Maharaja OR Tjatancorr, luuol under date ike 4th KumbJwm i(Al " Wbwrrai by the Prodsatlion tailed on Ik* Jlh Kaifcsdsgom 1059 tin Icijks c£ A fee of a pft COIL on «m£ iramfeis of Pandim Pmon land. wa* r»lir«|aU!io4 by I be Slate with e*f*>e cade* Ike rule of Her >Jc*l Gracka* Majesty. Thr. m!e is sjr-rc.ymon* with jaitfct and heDereJencc, uith liberty and toleratxc, with the snp^ceroco of vice. nod the elevation c 4 \4rtue. Hers is i mme wW Jl can make the tyrist crenbV on his throne of nkszule, yet ser>d a worm glow into the h*&/t of the lowly entuger, from ber sympathy with the pxe and the suffer^. When we wi-h and pray far he/ long reign and happiness, we wish and pray for the continuance cf peocc nnd pro*f*riiy to a large pomce of the human race. Let as then drink to the health of our liege Lady whom all respect id admire ; let us drink to the health of Victccia, Qaeen of Englind, Express of India. Long live the Queen Empress. * The Ioa.it was. received with hearty cheer*, the Bind ploying the British National Anthem. After the Dinner there was a splendid display of fireworks, which was witnessed by several t Howards of spectators. At 4.30 P.M., on the 17th, there were rope dancing and acrobatic performances in the Public GardcD, witnessed by a large assemblage composed of all classes. At 7 p.h. Mr. and Mrs. Hannyngton had a dinner party at the Residency to which the European society of Trivandrum and the visitors fretr. out stations were invited. The Resident proposed Her Majesty's health, which was responded to with hearty cheers, the company singing “God save the Queen." Mr. Hannyngton next propound His Highness’s health:— “ Mah ahajam. PtiKCrs, Lames and GBirTUMl*,— We have jolnoJ la whfcing to Her Majesty the Queen Enprras of India. continuance of He and happiftltt. We have In car midst this evening. in the person of Hit Higimen the Malonjih ef Tiawneow, one of lici Majesty's mw loyal allies. U*!*> Her Majesty. protection, tawnred with tin friomMup and aided tij her advice, Trarjoew*! hold, no con pontloa sawing lie Slates of India. The oiraslcn of Her M.jrUy'a JuhCee hn aCinled to the people of Tiavancote u oppanonuy cf eape&sirg their loyally nr.d nffcctiun for llutr Mead, counsc&ir smd protester, lm this offxatanity they hAve rot been dow to gm«j>. The whkh arc keing ro&3e, not in the Capital ilcce, but throughout the Scale, testify to the ronliU feeling with which cur Qoecn is raided by the people of Tramncoje. As the him’t'k representative of Her Majesty the Empc«i in tbii State, 1 decre to exprtt* to His High nets tbe Mahimjnh porsccally, and to the peopie cf Tra.ancore in the pcr-cfl of lh«r in the Pmidtncj of Madras, ?ii Maharajah, my grateful appreciation of the loyal demanitiuioat cf cor. fide no: and alfcction which hsve tern tendered thronjVn: the Swe to nr Mi Wren and Qieeo, and I Oesirr. gentlemen, that yw join me in Riving three chren for llie Hitmen the Maharajah ol Tranneaie, and In drinking to hie health and pwpartty, nod to the prosperity and happiness of nil people.'' The company received the toast with cheers, and His Highness acknowledged the compliment in appropriate words. At 9.30 p . vc . tbc Public Garden and the Museum were brilliantly illuminated under the direction of Colonel Ketchcn, the Honorary Secretary. The whole of the western facade of the Museum, and both the northern and southern ends of the building were lit up, several devices and monograms being conspicuous. All tbc road* had lights on both side, and cadi terrace was illuminated. Along one, in large letters from end to end, were “V.RJ. 18S7. Jubilee. 1887. V.R.L" The lower gardens and the upper and lower lakes were lit up. The Chinese Pagoda in the middle of the latter was illuminated from its base to summit. Chinese lanterns were suspended from numerous trees throughout the garden*. Thousands of people visited the gardens. A dancing platform was erected near the Band stand, and dancing wa* enjoyed by many from ro y.u. to 2 *.u. Refreshments were laid out in a Pandal. The Maharajah, Mr. and Mrs. Hannyngton, and the party at the Residency visited tbc garden on their return from the dinner. The same evening, His Highness the Maharajah gave a dinner to the Mohammedan community in a pavilion erected at Chingara Thope. It was presided over by Mr. Syed Abdul Khader, the Stables’ Karbari. The troops received a bonus of two cays' pay, aixJ the Band three days' pay. On the morning of the t6th February the peer were fed at the expense of the State at four diflerent places at the Capital, and in the towns of Cottayam, Alleppey, Quilon »nd I'ulpnnabapuram, under the supervision of Government officers. Funds were provided for a tteat to the boys and girls attending tbc public and private schools at Trivandrum, Nagetcoil, including Kotar, Parachatay, Neycor, Quiloo, Cottayam. and Tiruvcllah. On the tat'a, three of the Schools in the suburbs of Trivandrum connected with the London Mission, assembled at the Mission House, and received a couple of cloths each, after which fruits, cakes, and sweets were distributed, songs were sung, and the Public Gardens visited under the care of the teachers. On the afternoon of the nth, fire other schools, comprising nearly roo children, were assembled and had various games. " God save the Queen " was sung in MaUyaltm by the Boarding School children. Prircs of picture books, dolls, fcc. were 213 CiUb’aHen of /hr Jubilte of /At Qnttn Emfirr,/ [Trlr.ndr.im. distributed ; and cakes, fruits, ar.d sweets were given to all. Each of the girls attending the Zenana Mission schools received a present of money, as it was found difficult to arrange a treat for the different classes attending those schools. The students of His Higknea's College, she High School and Preparatory School, as also the pupils of the Government Girls' School in the Cantonment, and of the Roman Catholic Convent School, asremllcd each on its own grounds on the afternoon of the 19th instant. They had games and races and other sports, up to a late hour in the evening, when refreshments were served, and cheers were given for Her Majesty «hc Queen Empress, and for His Highness the Maharajah —"God save the Queen” being sung by all. At the College there was vocal and instrumental music, and Dr. Hnrvev delivered an address appropriate to the occasion. At the Convent School there were magical performances, and an exhibition of the magic-lantern. His Highness die Maharajah and other members of the Royal Family, the British Resident and Mrs. Hannyngton, and several ladies and gentlemen were present at the sports in the College. Treats were also given at Trivandrum to the Roman Catholic Parochial Boys' School in the Cantonment, to the Mohammedan School, to the Grant-in-aid English School', and the 2,669 toys and girls or the Vernacular Schools. At the ouHtaiton*, the Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Syrian Christians, Hindus, and Mohammedan boys and girls, numbering about to, 000, were entertained. Funds were remitted to the London Mission Hospital at Neyoor, to the Archbishop's Hospital at Vcrspoly, to the Women's Workshop, and to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Trivandrum, and it was suggested to the Managers to provide a treat and a supply of clothing to the poor of those institutions, but they were left at liberty to utilise the funds in any. other way they considered best. The Maharajah contributed R*. : 0,000 to the Imperial Institute in London, and Rs. !,ra to the Victoria Technical Institute proposed for Madras. Rs. 50.000 are set apart for a local Sate Memorial, which will probably take the form of a School for the training of Hindu females as midwives and sick-nurws. A contribution was made to the funds being collected for a Reading Room at Neyoor, to be called the "Victoria Reading Room." A contribution was also promised to the funds being raised by public subscription at Allcppey to build a Charity Hospital in commemoration of the Jubilee. The people of Trivandrum decorated their gates on the Jubilee day, and illuminated them at night. A public meeting, called by Mr. T. Kama Row, the Deaan, was held at the College on the 1 ath, to concert measures for forwarding a respectful Address of Congratulation to Her Majesty, to reach her on the soth June, AlWupty ' in tht Pwidtnty of Madras. and 10 lake ocher measure* lor commemorating the s«h anniversary of her reign. The meeting wa- largely attended, and was presided over by Mr. J. C. Hannyngtoo, the Ilritish Resident. During the evening of the t6th a meeting of Hindu Ladies was held at the Palate of Her Highness the Junior Rani, at her invitation. Her Highness, on taking the chair, addressed the audience on the subject of Her Majesty's life, and explained the importance of the occasion. Her Highnes»'s address dosed with a prayer to Sri Padmanabha to bless Her Majesty with long life and prosperity. A letter from Panappiilai Lekshmy Kallyani Pillar (Lady of His Highness the late Rama Varma Maharajah, G.C.&L, C.l.E.) of sympathy, Arc. was then read. It was unanimously resolved: — “That an Address (in Malayalim with English translation) be prepared expressing the feelings of the deep love and loyalty which the female section of the Native community entertain towards Her Imperial Majesty and be forwarded so as to be presented to Her Majesty or. the aoth June ensuing." And:— "That as the institution of a permanent local memorial to perpetuate the remembrance of Her Majesty's name amidst out community is considered highly desirable, funds be raised fur founding a Model Girls' School in Trivandrum.'' Her Highness the Junior Rani, Mrs. C- Krishna Pillai, Mrs. A. Covin da Pillai, and Mrs. Chinnama of Kilakkeiroaddetn, were empowered to carry out the resolutions of the meeting. Mrs. T. Kunhiraman Nair and Lekshmy Pillai then addressed the meeting, extolling the greatness of Her Majesty and the appropriateness of a homage of the kind proposed being paid to Her Majesty. Sandal, rose-water and fan safari were distributed. The meeting dispersed after thanking Her Highness for convening the meeting, and presiding at it — (From the Traoatmre Governmtnt Gazeth Extraordinary.) AI.LF.PPKY (TRAVANCORE). Alleppey ii tbe priotipil »ca port town in TrsvaKnre, and b» « pcpularlca of 35,754. There is ■ l%h1h«u« 1 15 feet high. lighted by a revolving light, and an troa screw pile pier. A European gentleman « cupel the j.»itkm al ilii» port of CoaunrreUl Agent to ibe T reran axe Goreramrcr. The town contain a Palace, Zdlah and MetailTi Courts, > Jad, Civil and Charity Hospital.-, a lHvtric* H*h School (EoglUli), a District Vernacular School, Schools of the Church Mwwwaiy Sodcty, a Coovrot School, a Remao Catholic Beys’ School, a TbcoV^iral Seminary, a Prol-cant. a Syrian, and two Roetan Catholic churches, and several nooiies and pngedaa. The European and American inerihanu wetted hoe hare large warehouses and ctond the o&£i Hindu topiet, arc «ntircOj hull of gri&i'.c. Chengnnur has a population of about io.oco, the rD*y>ntj' beinjj Syrian*. At daybteak on the i6lh February a salute of kathinos was fired in the Church compound. The boys of the Sahotkra Vidya Sail were fed at the expense of the Sadachara Sanghim. At 6 p.m. the Most Reverend Mar Dionysius, Syrian Metro- politan of Malabar, I it Id a Thanksgiving Service, assisted by seven Katthanars. After service he proceeded to the District Cutcheny, which was tbc chief centre of attraction. On his way he passed through the principal Syrian Street, which was tastefully decorated by day uith tho'onami and palm-leaf arches, and splendidly illuminated at nrght with torches, lamps and blue lights. Fireworks of various Cott»iy*a ) in ttu Pnssdenty of Madras. 2I 5 descriptions were displayed all along the way. The Metropolitan, attended by a Urge number of clergy and laity of the Syrian community, was received in the CutchcrT)*, which alio was well decorated and illuminated by a large concourse of people. In a short speech he explained the term Jubilee and its application to the occasion. Then followed a musical entertainment, in which three Brahmin Bhagavathas toak the lending port. At the conclusion of the entertainment flowers and fan su/ari were distributed. COTTAYAM (TRAVAKCORE). ThU it the httd-quartets of the Dew An M&ar of the Northern Druskm. and c4 the Church Misiiunnry Socles hi Trxmnorfc. It b olio tbcftcot of tfceAag&cnn Bishop of Trxmncore oml Cochin, and of the Syrian Xfetiepo^ kk) gixk cstoMiihed by the Cha/ch Mvotaoiy Society ; the Syrian Metropolitan'* Theological Seminary, Corcmraenl and aided School*. Of «ecte*t*fttical iaiUUagt there are the Pio-Cathcdral, tfher Praewsot churches, a Syrian chord*, nr»d a Ro04l and Naroar.] in tki l*reiidency of AfcJras. **7 meeting. In the cotusc of his remarks, he mentioned that in Tntvancore there had been but one Sovereign who had reigned over 50 years, via, Chara Odea Manthanda Vurma Kulasckhara Pemmal Rajah, who began his long reign of sixty- two years in a.d. 1382. An Imperial salute of 10 1 guns was fired, the brass bands played a lively tunc, and the ceremony of laying the comer stone of the Reading Room was performed by Mr. Chattertoa A bottle contxning coins in circulation in British India and Tnvancore, a copy of the last issue of the Iraiaiuarf Tima , and a paper containing an account of the ciicumsunces under which the building was erected, signed by the European and Native gentlemen present, was placed in a cavity underneath the comer atone, which, on being placed in position, was declared to be *• well and truly laid.* The National Anthem was then sung by the School Children in English, Dr. Fry, Medical Missionary, accompanying on the harmonium. Mr. N. Pulpanaba Pillai now addressed the meeting. A salute of 2 1 guns was fired in honour of the Maharajah, the bands at the same time playing. The School Children then sang 44 Cod bless the Maharajah 0 in Tamil, with harmonium accompaniment, and Mr. S Narayana Pillai made a suitable speech. The following telegram, having been approved by the meeting, was despatched to His Highness: “Comer Stone Emccl Reading Room jwt bid. The inhabitants of Emed Taluk and school children of Neyoor Mission District tender their loyal good wishes to His Highness the Maharajah, and grateful thanks for the kindness shown by His Highness to them on this joyful occasion/* A prayer was then offered, and the Benediction was pronounced by the Rev. J. H. HackcT. Acrobats now came forward and performed some feats. The Rev. Mr. Hacker distributed hundreds of copies of a specially prepared Jubilee Tamil Tract, which were eagerly, received by tbc people. At dark the town and market were illuminated At 9 p.m. a display of fireworks took place in front of tbc Taluk Cuteberry, which was witnessed by a large crowd A Native Dramatic Company then gave a performance. At sunrise on the following day the church bell summoned all to prayers, after which the children of the Neyoor Boarding School wctc formed up, and, headed by a brass band, escorted the colours of England and Travancure to the place appointed for the assembling of ail the School Children of the Mission District, a second brass band bringing up the rear. The place appointed for the meeting was to the north of the populous village of Teruvancodu. At half past seven o'clock a procession was formed. Forty-seven schools had assembled, numbering over 2,000 chiidnm, with several hundred Native Christiana, the whole forming a line of more than one mile in length. The procession passed through the F F 9l8 CdtiratioH of f/it JubiUt of tht Qut/n EmPnn town of Teruvar.ccdu, and returned by the road to the north-east cf Emccl town. Here large crowds were assembled. It was juxi at this point, the only one oil along the route, that the whole line of the procession could be seen at one time. The bright coloun ol the children's clothes, and the ninety-four tanners and bannerets, including the Union Jack and the Standard of Trarancore, formed an imposing spectacle. The procession passed through Erneel, and reached the Taluk Cutcherry, where a large band of native drummers joined the procession, taking their places in front of the Union Jack. Skirting the Market the procession passed along the main road, and entered the Minion compound under the triumphal arch. The flags of England and Travancore were placed in the centre, and the banners and tannerets grouped round in order. Acrobats performed some wonderful feats ; and sports for the children, with prizes for the winners, brought the festivities to a close. The expense of the entctlainmcnt to the school children was borne by His Highness the Maharajah. About 5,000 people of all classes took part with the utmost goodwill in the festivities. NAGERCOIt. (TRAVANCOREj. Thr popolnlkm of iho town U 1 6 , 53 V It Is the hn*Haincis of the I^oJan Minion Sxicly In South TraranoMC. The Intthulkins i ad-ode the Zilbk and the MxnofTs Courts, the Civil Hospital. High School, London Mission Seminary. Printing Office. District VmucnUr School, amt «veml other Schools mostly belonging to the London Mriron Society. aBel by the Govcimnent. It is tin >e»t of the bee tmunifacture in Tnrineore, the -nrki-rs twine Native Christian wctcen. The morning o ( the 1 6th February dawned with tltc ringing of church bells, and the beating of the drums. At 6 o’clock a procession was formed by the Seminar)’ and Town Boys, who paraded through the principal streets, clad in their gayest attire, and with banners and music. They were met by similar processions from other &bool». They returned to the Mission grounds, and were feasted there to the number of 1,000. The pupils of the Sitkar and Roman Catholic Schools alto formed in procession, and partook of the treat prepared for them. Thanksgiving Services were held in all places of worship. The town was gaily decorated during the day, and illuminated at night. There wn also a grand display of fireworks. All the public otfiecs and buildings were decorated, and private individuals vied with one another in evincing their loyalty by decorating and illuminating their premises The poor were fed in Urge numbers. PULLAM (TRAVANCORE). The Ili-Jiop of Traranrorc and Cochim held a Thanksgiving Service in his Cathedral at this town on the 16th February, and provided a treat for the school Sfaeueottali.' in the President}' cf Madras. 219 children and the poor. On the 17th he gave another treat to the children chiefly belonging to the Puiayer caste, in the out-station schools. QUILANDY (TRAVANCOREI. The Jubilee feirivities passed off very satisfactorily. At 8 am. on the 16th February a salute of 101 guns was fired. Between 9 A.K. and noon nee was dis- tributed to the poor. In the afternoon the undermentioned nobles, accompanied by a large retinue with music, and caparisoned elephants, were received at the decorated Pandal by the Kletlath Raniar Nair, viz. : Puthalath Aval, Punathal Avail, Kuttali Nair, Kolpithex Nair. Tondipunattil Nair, Vydiaragath Kuttassnji Arangatt. and Rumunna Kidavu. There were acrobatic feats, native music, and plays at 5 The National Anthem was sung by the German Mission boys and girls. Subsequently there was a native procession through the town- It returned at 7 r.n. by torchlight. There was a display of fireworks until 10 p.m., and native theatricals until dawn. QUILON (TRAVANCORE). The town is the ‘eK-qautm of the Devin Peithoir of the DiHaon. Ttir feiii.li Sabudiary Force u itnlkced hne. There ore * Polure, » Rroieoty, Zllloh sod VI ■mill's Court*, DWria J»il, Civil Hoipilal, En^Wi and VonietiUr Could Sc}**, Scbcols bde®ga« to the Leedon Vtiaco, a Convent School, hioU Ver acdu aided Schools, a Prcttstont and three Room CtuhcCc Chur (ho. and 1 Cectoa-Spinmg Mill. The poptluioo a IS.5S8. Thanksgiving Services were held in all places of worship. The public buildings, private dwellings, and streets were gaily decorated, and illuminated at night. The poor were fed at convenient localities, and the children of all the schools had a treat given them. SHINCOTTAH (TRAVANCOREI. This tow* ccouim . ToIwMm'i Culdteny, a MatuiTs Ceoit. > Civil He»r«*l, aAd English and Venaoalar Schools Hi* yaiwiful trade U in tiaber and grain. Ttw pfublion S 7 .$Zi. JmH hr Cemviil.w— Mmn. A. PtRAroriRUMAl PlIZAV, B.A., Chairman; VlSWAHATHA ]VM, Salary; K. Ko»,TX>l MtN os. B.A., B.L. ; RONOAXAnilA Pisaav; TVBB ; N. SUXDBOW IVS« \ SoOBBAWANtA IVXJt ; SUXOBAIIXOAM PtUAV, and NaLCHADA- LtVOAVt PttSAY Special pujahs were performed in the temples on the morning of the itich February, and prayers were offered for Her Majesty. The principal officers and inhabitants met at the school, and addresses extolling Her Majesty's reign were delivered, after which an Imperial salute of 101 gttr.t was fired. The poor were fed. All the streets and houses wese decorated and illuminated. The village deity was taken in 220 CtUbratim of thr JubiUt of the Quttn Enprcii (ErnacoUom. procession through the principal streets with much pomp- After the procession there was a mutch, followed by a display of fireworks, native music, actolaalic performances, and a distribution of /tow sufari, flowers, and sngar. OTHER STATIONS fTRAVANCORE). The Jubilee was celebrated on the t6th February at these out-sUtions : Paravoor, Shertally, Moovathupulay, Meenachcl, Shodupulay, Shovalay, Augasteeiwarem, Cal- culan, Velavcncode, Nayattunkary, Panchalay, Sherangil, Neduvengaud, Kottarakary. Pathanapurnro, Cunnatoor, Karunagapally. Kartigapally, TirurdU, Chenganooc, Mcavclitrary, Ambalapoolai, Vycome, Etturuanaor, Changanacherry, Moovattoopu- lay, Counathunanid, Alengaud, See. In all these places the poor were fed ; sports and other entertainments were provided during the day ; and there were illumi- nations and fireworks at night. The ZOlah Judge, the Munsdff, and the Acting Tahsildar at Paravoor, instituted a medal called the "Jubilee Medal " in one of the local schools. THE STATE OF COCHIN. The protected S<»t« of Cochin lies between Brits* Malator on the north and Trarancore oa the «uth. It has .in area of 1,361 uv=irc mild, mare than two- third* of wliiih »c uniter CtJllia- tion. It contain* • population of 600,178 souls; d whom 4 J» 3 »» Hmdm, 136,361 are Chrutius, 33.34s are Mohammedans. am! 1.149 are Jews. The Chrirtiaos f™ 13 per lent, of the whole population. In the nriglihoann- Sute of Travsncore the proportion b, m Ih» boen already remarked, upward* of 20 per cent, bur ia tie Medial Pre*i« 4 »rKy j;cnf- rally, ir it only rj per cent. The Rajah claim to hold hii leeritnry re right cf descent from Chertm.n Penman!. -hogorerno! the whole country of Kcmtam alwnt the hegtaning of the nisch eentury of the Chralan rru. The Mamimnkluiayun law. i.e. I he right of inheri-anc* throrgh the female line, gtvems the ruceewieo to the Throne. Duirg Her Majesty's reign He Courts of Justice have been constituted, and Procedure Code*, bised on the tine' of thn British Indian Codes, have been introduced Sate Education has been inlrednced and feet end. A Police Peace hat been organised on the system obtaining in the Madias Presidency ; the Reparation of Awinmn lias been brought into peaetke ; the Department of PuMlc Works has openoi several hundred mile* of reads, constricted many bridges, cur personal consideration, tutJ to miintaln unbroken the ccedinl relatkos which Itav* at al! liana wbcisttd between Her Majesty’s Government and Your Higiresi I remain, with ranch ccofMeration, “ Voa ainrare friend, 1 Signed) ‘‘DtirruiiN, “ Viceroy and Governor Central of India. “Fort Wiiliira. the 3rd Febwary, l88j. H The Kamta having been presented and read with the usual honours, His Highness the Eliiah Rajah, or heir-apparent, rose and addressed the company on 222 Celebration of tht Jufoiu of tko Queen Rmpreti fTrtcboo r. behalf of his Royal brocher, the Rajah. Hi* Highnas gave eloquent expression to the universal joy that prevailed throughout Her Majesty's Indian dominions on the memorable occasion of the Jubilee, and gratefully acknowledged the many in- estimable blessings and benefits which the Cochin State had derived under her benign rule and piotection. His Highness also took occasion to pay a graceful tribute to Her Majesty’s domestic virtue*, the purity of her life, and the bcncficcncc and justice of her reign, nod concluded with a request tliat the sentiments of unswerving devotion and attachment to Her Majesty's august Person and Throne, which have always animated the ancient House of Cochin and all its members, might be conveyed to Hb Excellency the Viceroy. The Durbar ended with the distribution cf attar and garlands* His Highness the Rajah telegraphed to the Viceroy and Governor General : — "Please accept my warn and sincere congratu- lations on the Jubilee of Her Most Gracious Majesty’s happy and beneficent reign- All my people rejoice with me.” Illuminations of unexampled splendour followed. The lageon banks of Cochin, Ernacollutn, Beothooxthy, Ramantlvoorthy, and Ilalgliantty were brilliantly lighted up* The island of Dalghautty, on which the Residency is situated, was illuminated again i>n the 17th February. A brilliant pyrotechnic display took place in front of the High School at jo p.m., to witness which the Resident, the Elliah Rajah, several of the junior Princes and many European and native gentlemen had assembled. A* a permanent memorial ot the Jubilee a School has been established at Ernacollutn by the Rajah, under the designation irf the 11 Victoria Girls' School;" and the Park at Trichoor has been designated the 44 Victoria Jubilee I*arL” Grants were nude for giving treats *0 the children of the State schools, as well as of the private and aided schools. Derides providing for the celebration within the State itself, His Highness made a donation to the Imperial Institute in London, and to the Technical Institute in Madras. TRICHOOR {COCHIM. The populetka cf Tricbcor is 104,69s, corBpnwr* Hindi**, Muhammadan*. nm! Chmtinnc The town coouias. in addition to two Sirisar Inuiuuktt for toy* xarf girls, three other* Wprkftt by Mi-sica ageacy. It in alto the war of a gitat Sxu^ji Vedic School fee Nembicdui KinhmicA. Cut tittti K>n U the dikf u©.nipois>a of the people. Trxiboce caiT.e* on a luge tilde ia psddy, tissber, Uuatoc*. iic. Jubilee Messrs. C. Tj a U venkata Chakaiar, B.A., HI.., CArirvutm; K. NAXAVA.XA ME KON, TohriVlir, Secretary ; A. SaxkaRIah, R.A. ; J. C. KOHSXOIF; T. R. Rawa T lSMAKOOV; P. R. tlRN*I.T; J CltANOV; A. P. SfJD&AMAXYlAl. B A ; CoVlStDA MxKOX ami fuur others. The Garden*, in the centre of which stand* the Hannyngton Mantapun, was the centre of attraction on the 16th Febru&ry. The grounds were prettily laid out, and TrUhoor.] in !he Prcsidenty «f Madras. »*3 the Mantapam was very artistically decorated A spacious and well-decorated Panda! had been erected in from of the Mantapam. Over the entrance to the Pan dal the word “ Jubilee " was conspicuous. A magnifirent arch had been placed at the Western Cate bearing the inscription “ God saw the Queen Empress " on the one side, and the word “ Jubilee ’ on the other. At 6 a.m. the small detachment of the British troops stationed here paraded in review order in the Residency grounds, and fired n fru dt feu. The troops then gave three cheers fw Her Majesty, and the cheering was taken up enthusiastically by the crowds that had assembled. The troops returned to their barracks, and the crowd moved on to the Promenade. At 6.30 a.*, the Gardens an7. of whom zSl.So? ire Hindu. The toon of Ptdulxe. tiu > po|wUlioa of 15,384. Tbc Rajah noeim indepeofeot jmisdktioe. stbjttt to ihe odsice of the Madia* Governincc*. He mnioUini a military force of 21 eavalty, 116 infanuy, aod 3.260 nitric, tetidc. aimed lemnll As the Pudukota Slate wa-. in mourning on account of the late Rajah's death, no local rejoicings had been arranged for the 16th February, but the l)ewar-Regent postponed the odebration to the 20th of June, by which date the period od mounting would be over. He arranged, however, for the offering up of prayers on the 1 6th February fot the lcag life and prosperity of Her Majesty in all the temples and mosques in the State (about 100 in number), and he subscribed for i,occ copies of Mr. Krishnama Charriyar's Hietory 0/ the Emfrtst for distribution among the people in all the villages in tlic Pudukota territory. He further subscribed Rs. 3,000 on account of the State, and Rs. 500 on Ids own account, for the Institutes in Madras and London, and for the celebration of the Jubilee at Trichinopoly. The Presidential Address was adopted. in the President? of Madras. ”5 THE STATE OF SANE HE. SANDUR (TOWN). Thas is the capital of the Saodur State, which h*« nn srca nf 164 square miles, and consist-, ol two nage* of hills with *2 intervening valley. The tract lies within the British District of Bdlary. The town » sit :ated thirty miles to the wot Bellary. On one of the highest h Jls. Rarzaadrcg, a Sanitarium his been formed for European troops serving at Beilin*. The mean elevation of the Tilley above the sen is 1.500 feet, and of the hill-ranges, 5.000 feet. In fiscal mattm the Slate «jo>* cccadecable independence. The chief exports from Sandur are cbolam, tobacco, betel, jr^rery, pulse, ofl-seed, timber, and firewood. J**U*e CrmmiMit.— Mean. H. II. RaiiaCHKXOKa VxmtAL Row Ghoiiadk. Kajah of SicdoT, Chairman; J. G. F:«th, Dewin, territory ; A antra Kaiijm ; aa».l Vuccata Row. A dome-shaped Pavilion, neatly covered with cloth, and ornamented with paper of various colours stamped with patterns in gold, and surmounted by a golden umbrella, had been constructed in the Palace* yard, and alongside of it, on a tall flagstaff, floated the Union Jack. In the centre of the Pavilion was placed a chair covered with brocaded velvet, to represent tbe Sinhlmn, or Throne of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen Empress. A little before 5 p.m. on the 1 6th February ihc poar of the tow n, who had received an invitation to attend, began to arrive ; and after they had been arranged in rows, tbe Rajah, dressed in purple and marcon, distributed alms to iot adults, and $6 children, in the presence of a large number of people, dressed in holiday attire. After a short interval the chandelier and coloured globe* in the Rtviloa, and the rows of lamps 0x1 posts at short intervals, which extended from the Palace down into the chief bazaar, were lighted, and, every one standing up, the Rajah read the following address in Marathi (his native tongue);— '•TO* dny, tW 1 6th Ftfcrary, ha* been appointed by the Governor Geoewl of India for the ttktatioo or thoJwHk* cd Her Most Majeay, Qiwon Vittorio, Empr«s of India, this Wag «ht fiftieth yew of M Daring the 6fry year* thu Her Mtfwty Urt occupied the throne of Oral Britain, India htt twjoyol the innumerable Unefitt which bar* hw conferred by her jest and brnign rale ; w»«l t>* rarirnn tribe* and people of thi* grot oxmtry hare lived together in p r.u* and amity. Ami nirca the ha* Ubn tali* under her own control and rnjeogement, now oiuriy thirty yeans mi r country bu wa.Je great itrkl* ia wJ*c*Jkm. and commerce bat toon largely developed by tie raihOods, wh»ri*hing OJwdition than they ever attained to More. It Is. therefore, r^bt arri j xoper that we, the inhabit lots of the Sardur Stale, shouUl, on this day, grate- fiiHy acknowledge tbe benefits cookcred npou q* by oar Most Gucioas Empress, Queen Victoria, and earnest ’-y pray that tbe great Creator may prolong Her Majesty* life Ice many years, xoi bestow 0 C CclcbrrJioK oj tfu Jubilu of ike Quun Emfras [SaoJur. bappimt and prosperity a joa all bar domio>a^, and eTcry nc«l«d fckttlflg upon lx* Royal ♦elf and her Family.'' The English version of the address was read by Mr. J. G. Filth, the Dewan ; and the Canartsc version by Mr. Abdul Rahim, the Head MrasbL Then the Dewan with his wife and three children sang “God save the Queen.'* The trumpets, drums, and clarionets now sounded, and shouts pealed forth ot 41 Afakarani Vidoria-avara jaya ! Victoria M aka rani -yavara jayat (Victory to the Empress Victoria !) Two pr-joners were rhea released, and attar and betel-nut havin’ teen distributed, and rose-water sprinkled, the Rajah and his brother, Hala Sahib, who was in his police uniform, followed by the people m crowds, proceeded to an open space outside the town, where a good display of fireworks commenced at about 7.30 p.m. and lasted till 9 p.u. On the iSth, the Rajah wrote to the British Political Agent .— " III i£tn«w)nt|iin£ j\>ii letter, dilol 151!! K« binary, I IS’, I find my>rif amble to nprew ny «l.nj of detppaUcodeloe Ike tow done me 11 wstouif* « with (hr e.pmilo* of joyfulum fell ihioufitort (he Brltlih domintou on (he oomtlon of the eelebniion of the Jubilee ol He Mijeity ike Qieta EmpeiM of India, ro who« gftctooo lair I iml all ill. olber ind«- pendent States in Ltd a ire t laltr obligations so gre« u :o firmly etfibLiO la mir hearts the priadfdn of loyalty to tier tluouc, and la»c to her prtson. Mi/ 1 therefore be£ permitted to join with the other Prince* of Indio in presenting &« humble cc*m rat ulc&ati to Her Mom Graciout Maj«wly Queen Victoria, Empress of lada, and to assure Her Majesty th ax no prayers mete fervmt or eorne^t than mine have been, cc will be, offend np to the A 1 eighty Create* fox the loog life, h.t^inew, and prosperity of Her Gracicc* Majesty anil tlie Royal Family.” (■ Ike Prrsi.'my rf Maim. arfij SUPPLE ME NTARY. AMBASAMUDR.AM (nXNtVKUY). A musical entertainment m given on the aoth June in the upstair hall o/ tire Tahsiidu's house. Pan lufari was distributed to the assembly, and loud cheers were given for He: Majesty. The whole assembly then went, with music, in procession to the site of the "Jubilee Reading Room,” and there the Sir.gampathy Zemindar, who hid generously promised to provide a budding for the Reading Room, and a Recreation Ground, laid the foundation stone of the former, and pan lufari was distributed. The streets were illuminated. At about 8 h.m. a procession of the temple god took place with music and fireworks, a large number of persons taking part in it Tbc festivities terminated about 1 1 r.M. AXAHTAPUR (ANAKTAPUR) The Anantapur Theosopbicil Society celebrated the conclusion of the Queen's Jubilee year on the evening of the soth June, when rice acd money were distributed to poor people of all castes. A Thecaophical (omyrsawnt was held in the home of Mr. B. P. Narasimmiah, Vice-President, to which a Large number of people were invited. The social gathering was brought to a close with the distribu- tion of sugar-candy, almonds, sandal, (lowers, and pan in pari. ANGADIPOBAM yaipolian Estate. At 4 p.m. the local gods were carried in procession to a grand pandal that had boon erected for the occasion near the bund of the “ Victoria Jubilee Fresh-water Tank,’' which is to be the permanent memoriil of the Jubilee in this place. In the absence of the Collector of the District, the ceremony of opening the tank was performed by Mr. H. Sobbaraya Aiyar, the Deputy Collector, who eulogised the labours of the Committee. The procession then passed through the streets of the town with music and dancing, being headed by the Deputy Collector. The street* were decorated, and several triumphal arches bearing appropriate inscriptions had been erected. At «o A.M. 1 public meeting was held under the auspice* of the member* of the Young Men’s Reading Room, at which the Deputy Collector presided. After a report Ivad been read by the Honorary Secretary, the Chairman offered a few words of advice to the member, a subscription list na* opened, and a proposal was set on foot to erect a permanent building for the Reading Room. The Chairman and other influential visitors subscribed literally for the purj»se. When the new building lias been constructed the name of the Society will be changed to "The Victoria Reading Room, JayankoodaShoIapuram.' 1 Flowers and fan sufari were distributed at the close of the meeting. KODAIKANA 1 , (MADURA*. A special Service of Thanksgiving was held in the new Church at ^od-iicanal. Pulncy Hills on the morning of the roth June, when 3 congregation was present. The Right Rev. Bishop Caldwell of 'nnijj vc ||y > w ho officiated, preached the sermon. After origin of /ubilce*. the Bi*hop said " Soon >tl«r our Qufcn come to the throne, in iS*o. uben the was twmtycoe pan of agr, she an* hippily unitlcd «c Prince Albert, ifterwudi cillcd the Prince Consort, *»b> did mere to prcexee the hunnar, .Kfilotis, ami hippioeu U the Queen, mi not of the Qoren only bet cf the »l»de cuitniy, than inj other person coaH hive done He wis the Immder of the Greet t Slhn of 1851. of which all the Eihihitrani that hire since taken pUee in i 3 pom of the hwn the ootcome But he rendered eminent —nice to the country and the world iu ,vv(t‘ rpiitnenl of life. The rtfisiraeot and cultare which now picviil were to a peat ntem owiovjrlf >ii itflocwcB I ccusilcr that lie occupied the ’tty tint place among all tbs iMMr’, ami prince* FngiiaS ha* ever w«n. K.en King Alfred 1 think como. .cou.1 One H H Cr/ciialuK of Ike Jubilee of Hie Queen Emfren ''MiiUtiiirtim. ::6A gicit rtaioiteristie of Queen Victoria's reign has been hci loynlty to the CocxilalUxa. She has never set ter own opinion « things and her own judgment abom thoac of ter Minium awl Parliament. Soe hoi bsco strictly a Conititulional Sen, -reign, ami In thii respect she his Merited her imsedial* pr^lurt-on. especially Ckvtk* tba Third, whose obstinacy lost Aaerica to England— If leJcrii that can I* ailed * V« which prosed eventually so grot a gain to the world. Another charttUriitie of Her reign has hten the purity of her permenl character, irdreled in the purity of let Coin, as compared uieh the coins of former sovereigns, arvi the pnrvy cf her great officers of Slate, not one of whom iluirg Ira long reign has ever been accused of bribery or comtpaion. Her consistent profession of religion has also dore moch t& promole religious ife and Chrrlinn virtues throughout the country, own amongst those whose rrlgxn* cstod differed from lirr own ; and with the profession of religion a higher tunc of iioisli his at*. prevailed wherever her Inflame esteoded. The Qiein's chief personal chcnaeteiiuic hat been theayracothy for the scffeo ng she has iloayi displayed. Sire take, ue know, i warm Interest In cvctytHng in which her people are uutrv-i.il, and males herself acquainted with everything lha! passes. Em whit I chiefly rtfe to. and chiefly arltnire, i- flic ready and Ivearty sympathy of the trlcgnnr.of uadokaoe she and. In every pert cf the world, m *:>on as she hem of any disaster. This ha- greatly cede a red Ires not only to the English people hut to nil people of every rice and creed throi^hoat the wvrid- I tired UK My anything of the ur,paialUlul pragma rr.ide during th* Queen's reign in nliseatlso, ia everything that tends to promote the corofart and wrifaie of fhe psopie, in aU the Miracts. nnd in all the fine aits, at they are called, in which the Queen has proved herself no mein prcAeirnt. The Victor ton Era will b* inown in futore ages as the era of progress. An Imperial Institute r. abxit to he est.nUi.lied in England for tbt petpcfunl exhibition nnt promotion of all the Iminslria in the world, and this will, I hope, prom to be > worthy enmmern. nr’lHn cf the Jubilee we are ralthrsling this day. In this chore h, recently ereeio.1 for the bitter petfomianti of the worship of the Church of Eagbod, 1 cancel bat ral! to mieri the wonderful rcn.al of faiih, Church life, and Christian seal which has token place during th* Q teen's reign, coedal!. In tk Church of England. In .wry great motrment there b sure to he n ptnporlion of paroaa wire bring dnenriit on a good muse by their nirraut, fit even hy wandreixfi off in a wrong direr tson, and ®* "d episcipol mwos thremghout th: world, man tse a muvemeni for wliich — shoal! Ik , h,niiui“ aml ,0 * “iidi the reign of Quern Victoria will always be remembered. 1 trust tint there giK.I W— '"1 all Ibr othtr good works, serial, moral, and religions, which have di.uigm.liei this reign, will nS dimicrih or larigwhlt a« live goes on, he will go on from year to year, from century to ceetury, o»ciB*lly locrouiog in rimlier nnd improving ra cnteUenoe nr -1 froitfalncss, till the time arrives when it shall he apparent in all ifa. fulness of mcirsirg that ‘the ennh is th. I-urd'. and the fulness thereof,’ run "heft, the Juhilo* 0< •« it was brought back to Mar.jen in procession, with tom-toms and music, and i rat ailed in thu School halL jj64 Calibration of the. Jubilee ej the Queen Empress N»ud»ul. WETTAPALAIYAM (COIMBATORE). On the morning of the joth June apedal service* were held in the I-ondon Mission Church and other places of worship for tire long life and prosperity of the Queen Empress, and at 4 l'.H. a large procession of schoolboys and the general public passed along the main rood. A portrait of Her Majesty was carried in front of the proccsrion, and hands 0 1 native musicians and Eniln dancers were in attendance, "llie procession reached the Jubilee Panda!, which wn 3 decorated with diflerent inscriptions and mottos At 5 o’clock the Police fired a feu dt jek. Races, sports, Sec., followed, and continued till dark. A display of fireworks then took place, and the people were entertained in a refreshment booth, and fan safari and Cowers were distributed. On the following morning a treat was given to the school children, and money was distributed to about 400 poor people. MULKI (SOUTH CANARA). The fiftieth anniversary of the Accession uf Her Majesty the Queen Empress of India was celebrated here with great trial. Special services were held in honour of the day in all Hindu, Christian, and Mohammedan placet of public worship. A public meeting was held at 2 r.M. in the Hall of the Town School, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion. The proceedings of die meeting commenced by the Chairman explaining the event which they had met to celebrate. Mr. M. Mukunda Rao made a speech in Canarese, after which the Rev. Mr. Eble. of the Basel Mission, offered a prayer in Canatese at the request of the meeting. The fujarits of the Hindu temples distributed sweetmeats, &c. {Jraiad ), in token of the services held in their temples, and recited Sanscrit verses, invoking the richest blessings of the Almighty on Her Majesty. Two Canarese songs prepared for the occasion by a poet of the station were sung. One of the songs consisted of a prayer for the Queen Empress, while tlic other was a brief description of the celebration of the Jubilee of Her Majesty in India. After the singing there were performances of various kinds, and a Mussulman musician entertained the audience with some music on the laranf. Sugar, fan safari, and sweetmeats were distributed among those assembled, and rose-water was sprinkled. Fragrant sticks were burnt in the hall all the time. A native band was in attendance. The meeting dispersed with three beany cheers for Her Majesty, and a vote of thanks to the Mission Agents for the use cf the hall. NAHDYAL (KURNOOLJ. This town was decorated on the seth June with festoons, palms, &c. Prayers in the several temples ar.d mosques for the long life and reign of Her Majesty were Ooekl.rlonr V^l»x.] in th* Pnsiisntj tf Maim. oScrcd in the rooming, and in the evening the sacred buddings were beautifully ilia, ruinated. A nautch was held in the premises of the Local Fond Normal School Hall at night, at which the chief inhabitants of the town were present. Tire Hall, which was brilliantly lighted, was crowded Three sets ot nautch girls danced, and several Hindustani and Sanscrit songs were sung by amateurs. An English dance followed, arxi cheers resounded from all parts of the building. The telegram to the Queen Empress adopted by the Committee at Madias was read and oplaincd to the audience in Tamil, Telugu, Malnyalim, Canarese, Mahratti, and Hindustani. Tbe telegram was approved. T he Chairman, Mr. Vencatajagga Row, then made a speech, in which he pointed out the marked advance Kumcol had made of late years. Sandal, flowers, pan safari, and rose-water were distributed, and three cheers were given for Her Majesty. NEGAPATAM (TANJORE-. Tbe fiftieth anniversary of Her Majesty's accession to the Throne was observed on the aoth June in a roost befitting manner. Mr- Pedro, of the local Bank, made arrangements to hold a Jubilee meeting in his HalL There was a very large gathering of people of all classes. The chair was taken by Mr. R. Morris, the Head Assistant Collector. At the close of the meeting the National Anthem was sung, the whole audience joining heartily in it. ONGOLE (NELLORE). Sports of various kinds were held on the aoth June, in which the boys and girls of the school took port. After the sports prizes were distributed, and the school children sat down to an excellent treat provided for them. At night a Panda 1 erected opposite the Municipal School was illuminated, and here, at 9 o’clock, a meeting was held, with Mr. Moberiy. C.S., in the chair. There was a large gathering of people present The Chairman made a speech, and read the proposed Madras congratulatory telegram to the Queen Em pres*. The telegram was adopted with acclamation, and the National Anthem was sung. Three hearty cheers were given for Her Majesty, a ftu it jsit was fired by the Police, and a display of fireworks followed. The proceedings terminated with a nautch, and the distribution ol pan safari. OJCHTERLONY VALLEY (NILGIRIS). The aoth June was observed in a very k>ya! manner by tl>c planters of South- East Wynaad. The chief event of the day was a Jubilee service held at Laurisi on Store by the Rev. A. W. L. Smith, Chaplain of the District. Most of the planters and their families from Neddivottum, Gudalur, and the Valley attended this service, i?6r.v Ctlfbration of thf fttbilu of the Qut/a Empfta (Wnukonda. in which they joined most heartily. The offertory, which was a very handsome one, was for the completion of the Chtirch at Gudalur. The National Anthem brought the service to a close. PALCfUUT (MALABAR). On the ecth June the bazaars acre decorated, and tarings of leaves were sus- pended at intervals across the reads. In the evening there was an illumination. A special service, conducted by the Rev. W. Dilger, of the Basel Mission, was held in Trinity Church. The attendance was good. The musical portion of the service was most creditable to Mrs. Dilger, who presided at the harmonium, and to those who volunteered their services as chorister*. The church was profusely decorated with crotons, palm-leaves, fetns, and flowers. After the service, three trees to commemorate the Jubilee were planted by three ladies in the church compound. The Rev. \V. Dilger (who lad already peached an eloquent sermon suitable to the occasion) made an appropriate addreM: alter the planting of the trees. The com|uny separated after having sung the National Anthem, and given three cheers for tlie Queen Km press. PARAUATW (SALEM). The fiftieth anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne was celebrated at this town on June aoth with great Mat. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held in the “Jubilee Hill " in front or the “ Victoria Ledge,” which was rapidly approaching completion. Native music played all day, and prayers for Her Majesty's long life were offered in all the temples. A treat was given to the school children, and over joo poor persons, including the labourers employed in the construction of the “ Victoria Lodge," were sumptuously fed. x\t night the public offices were brilliantly illuminated. Pan safari was distributed. Great enthusiasm prevailed. PENUKONDA (ANASTAPCR). At daybreak on the acrh June a salute of 31 guns wa* fired, and al 7 o'clock a meeting was held in Ramasawmy's temple for the purpose of opening a Choultry which a citizen of Pcnufcond.i, Mr. Etigowny Hanumiah, has established as a per- manent memorial of Her Majesty's Jubilee. The Choultry is situated within tire precincts of the temple, which was beautifully decorated. A large gathering of people witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Mr. B. Madcod, the ftcad Assistant Collector, who made an excellent speech.. Mr. H. Krishna Rao, the District MunsiS, also addressed the meeting. Other speeches were made in the vernacular, and the village priest performed the Hindu ceremonial o! worshipping the god tit Prtsidcx/y cf Madras. u6u Ganaisa, and breaking a cocoanut. The Chairman hating declared the " Jubilee Choultry" open, sweetmeats and mangoes were distributed among the school children peesent. The assembly then marched in precession, headed by music, to the plot of ground adjoining the Fort ditch, near the northern entrance to the town (measuring about two acres), which Mr. H. Krishna Rao had resolved to present to the town for a Fruit Garden. Mr. Mackod performed the ceremony cf planring the first tree — a grafted mangoe — in the “Jubilee Park.” Cheers were given for Her Majesty at frequent intervals. A pro- cession then marched ro the house of the Head Assistant Collector, where the school children were feasted. The poor were fed during the day. Spans were held in the afternoon, and at 7 r.w. there was a grand procession of the temple gods, with native music. The procession halted at the northern gate of the temple, where the Memorial Lamp was lighted by Mrs. Mucleod, and the people cheered. RAMNAD (MAPURAI. Early in the morning of the ?oth June the Minor Zemindar held a State Durbar, when the usual presentations were made. At 10 am. about 700 Brahmins were fed at throe different places erected for the Smaithas, Vaishnavas, and Madhvas respectively. The poor -01 the town were liberally fed in the Estate Choultry. Later on services were held in the Protestant and Roman Catholic churches, and prayers were offered in all. the mosques and temples throughout the Zemindary, the Minor Zemindar attending the service in the great temple in the Palace. At 3 P.w. a procession left the Palace under an Imperial salute of 31 guns. Her Majesty’s portrait, decked with flowers, was placed in the State howdah on the Stale elephant, which was beautifully capariwicd. The elephant was preceded by all the ancient insignia of this State. On the right rode the Minor Zemindar in full uniform, bearing the Royal Sword; and on the left rode his brother, also in full uniform, bearing the Royal Standard, hoisted on a lance. The Palace band and elephants preceded the procession, and the high officials of the State brought up the rear. When the provision reached the gate of the Magis- trate's office a halt was made, and a "Jubilee Lamp," erected by Mr. Henry, the Head Assirant Collector, was formally declared open. The company reached Lakshmiporam at 3 p.m. The portrait was taken out of the howdah, and was carried by die Minor Zemindar and Mr. T. Rajah Ram Kao to the Chuttram gate, and placed on a lace carpet under a canopy, supported by four silver posts. The Palace Dalayars, with swords drawn, took up positions in front of the picture, form- ing a guard of honour. Sports were neat held, and prises distributed to the Ctltbrahcn c whole place was illuminated. The illumina- tion of the tank >U especially excellent. The hundreds of Lamps around it and the illumined hoars produced a charming effect. Music was played on an ariston. The Minor Zemindar rose, amid much applause, and addressed the large assembly. Mr. Kotaisaumy Timer, the Suh- Division Zemindar, next delivered an eloquent address in Tamil, and the Head Assistant Collector made a speech. Sweetmeats ■Acre next distributed to the school children, and attar and fan safari to the audience. Everybody present then stood up, and the National Anthem stas sung by the Church Choir, the Zemindar and others joining heartily in the hymn. A banquet was laid out in tents for (he European guests, and at 9.30 P.st a grand display of firework* took place on the bund of the tanks. The proceedings closed with three hearty clwers for the Queen Empress, in which the multitude of people present joined. RAN 1 PET (NORTH ARCOT). At 8 A.&L on the Joth June the inhabitant turned our in large numbers to witness the ceremony of opening tlx- new Reading Room, the foundation stone of which was laid on the 1 6th February. The Rev. Mr. Conklin presided on the occasion, and performed the cxtcraony of declaring the Roam open. Cheers were given for Her Majesty, foe the Collector of the District, for the Assistant Collector, and for the Chairman. A liberal distribution or' garlands, fan safari, &c. and the sprinkling of rose-water followed. The meeting terminated with the singing of the National Anthem. SHOEING!! CK [NORTH ARCOT> During the roth June ttbiskakamt were performed in the Hindu temple on the hill, in the name of Her Majesty, and there were great rejoicings in the town. 'Ihe poor were fed, and at night the gods of the Vishnu and Siva temples were carried round the town in prccewtion, aeo.tii|xinied by Hindu music and dancing girls. At tire conclusion of the procession, the District MunsitT made a speech appropriate to tl>e occasion. The proceedings terminated with three hearty cheers for the Queen TADPATRI IANANTAPUP). Early on the rath June prayers few the long life and prosperity of Her Majesty were offered in all Hindu and Mohammedan places of worship. About 500 poor people were fed between 9».v.and 1 p.m. Tic streets were decorated with fcaoons. Ttrlpalur. ) in !ht J'rriidsuci tf Madras lity A meeting ris held in the Taluk Cutcherry at a p.m., and was largely attended, Mr. J. Balls, the President of the Jubilee Committee, taking the chair. The portrait of the Queen Empress was placed in a prominent position. The proceedings began with native mustc and singing. Then Mr. Vjjiaraghavutu N'atdu, on belialf of the President, addressed the meeting :n Telugu on the blessings of Her Majesty's administration, and was followed by Messrs. Chcngal Rao, and the Rev. Mr. Williams. The Jiub-PosimaMcr, Mr. Jafler Hussain Sahib, addressed the meeting in Hindustani. The Madras congratulatory telegram to the Queen Empress was read in three different languages, and was unanimously adopted. Garlands and fan sxfari were distributed, and three hearty cheers were given for Her Majesty. The portrait was carried inproecssou at 6 p.m. through the town, accompanied by muon and dancing. The procession returned to the Taluk Cutcherry at 9 p.m. TANJORE {TANJOREJ On the aoth June a public meeting was held at the Reading Room. Tanjore, at which Mr. S A. Samiiutha Iyer presided. The Chairman spoke of the manifold blessings showered upon India during the reign of the Queen Empress. A Jubilee Memorial Library, for the use of the public, was inaugurated in connection with the Reading Room. The meeting terminated with three cheers for Her Majesty. The Volunteers held a title meeting at the range. A large tent was pitched on the ground, where light refreshments were served. Filing commenced at 6 a. sc, anil ceased at noon. Several small money prizes were competed for, after the distribu- tion of which three hearty cheers were given for the Queen Empress, and the National Anthem was sung. TIRIPATUR (SALEM DISTRICT*. A public meeting of the inhabitants of the town was held at 5.30 p.m. on the »cth June, and was very largely attended. Dr. C. W. W. Martin, the District Judge, presided. After the meeting was over, a procession, in which the leading men in the town took part, and attended with music, marched from the Post Office to a tent pitched near Boopathiroyans tank. On arriving at the latter place, Dr. Martin laid, with the usual ceremonial, the foundation stone for the improvement and extension of the tank as a permanent memorial of the Jubilee. The guard of honour presented arms, and the assembly cheered. An Imperial salute was then fired. The Chairman having resumed his scat, a Jubilee portrait of the Queen Empress was taken round, and shown to the people, who saluted it. Flowers, pan iufan- and rose water, &c., were distributed. A vote of thanks having been passed to the H H a CMratien 0} the Jubilee of the Queen E/ufreu (Vellore Chairman. three cheer* were given for him, and ibe proceedings terminated with ihrcc hearty cheer* for Her Majesty and the Royal Family. TRICH1NOPOLY (TRICHINOPOLV). By permission of Lieutenant-Colonel J. I-L M. Barnett, Commandant of the 4th Pioneer}, Subadar Major Mahomed Baig Bahadur of that corps made arrangement* with the rest of the native officer*, all non-commissioned officers, men and public followers who heartily and unanimously co-operated with him, to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee on the aoth June. The buildings occupied by the Regimental Girl*' Schools and Reading Club were set apart for this purpose, and decorated with Rags, festoons, Si C A magnificent I’andat was erected in front of these building*. The whole place was illuminated at night The Queen's ‘‘Jubilee Portrait 'was set up in the Centre Room. There were present the Collector of Tridiinopoly and almosr all the European gentlemen and ladies residing in this town, the regimental officers, both European and native, and some pensioned native officers. The officers and regimental guest* took their seats in the Pandal, after visiting the rooms, at 10 p.m. There they heard the benefits of Her Majesty’s reign described in English by the Regimental Schoolmaster. The translation* of hi* remarks were also read in Hindustani, Tamil, and Telugu. 160 rank and file, who paraded in review order under a native officer, cow fired a feu de foie and gave three cheers, after which a few men were pot through the bayonet exereire. The officer* und guests drank the health of the Queen Empress, garlands of flowers were distri- buted, and rose-water sprinkled. The gill* attending the Regimental School sang a song praying for Her Majesty’s long life and prosperity. They were accompanied by native music The regimental band wa* in attendance. Some of the drummers disguised themselves as ncgtocs, and played a farce. Tncn there appeared two men and a boy in Burmese disguise, and amused the assembly a great deal. The assembly then witnessed some gymnastic performances. A brilliant display of fireworks followed, which lasted till midnight, when the band played "God save the Queen,' aDd the assembly dispersed. VELLORE (NORTH ARCOTk The zerh day of June was a day of universal rejoicing with the people of Vellore. Festoon* and evergreens graced the principal building* of the city, while private residences were decorated in humbler ways. At daybreak a thanksgiving service was held in the Foit Church, a large congregation being present. The Hindu gc*aix on festive coiisions. Diitrihtfvn of nqar .— This a not a necessary put of every rejoicing, bat forms a foatcre of the ceremonial it berths. Krtk lau (a wont Kt! cm the western eeaart, and AlAmxaui (a word ured ca tic e&zar. coast) mean the same thing. An iroi talc is attach©! to a block of wxd. The tube is charged with gun- powder, with eiay over it, well rartmed in. This b taken atent during a pr«**ric©, «x fe*t»- xii], aid at short tetamk thw gunpowder b set tire to by the man la charge, and gems off with a krai report. AftwiroAMt-Whcn a god is taken in pcores- ska, mamarxff^ is a halt mark by the god in whit are called rxxnta/M. or open atone atnre- tores, resting ca Hone pillars, or In booths erected fcc the occasion. I: U considered very men- t^riout on the pan cf i person :o get the £*3 1 real at hi* tosw, or t srs person oo grt the £>d to r booth. During the stay, , Catering* ire axdc to the whch u ctnemll* brief, offerings ir go?, ltd feed, friiU, ini ffpwas ore i^eribated to the i&scsibjed crowd. MnfyiHStyam. —Tern word literally r quest of death It is the h<**e-na®t of tbc Zemindar of SJ^aroouUa la tire Vimgtrwtam Distrtct. Hu capita! la caLcd Mi^wnjaya Nog amor, or the dty of Mrityanjayo. P.i* I a fori — Pan is the betel lei:, and mfari is the areci net. The natives of India chew this with lime It 3ny be slid to hr apart of thrir dity fiiod. No Ubuircr «n do hfi waA well srchuit a. \Vfhen one friend gees to see mother, it is etiquette to give /jn f *A jr> »he visitor before he ka\es tic house. There is so rejoicing of ity kind in Ivfw at whir+i the dntrihaeion of f*n ntt Arm a a means the rwfl< (often ilttoi wxh gold I which coven the toliest pikrt cf the temple. ami THE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS or HER MAJESTY THE OUEEN EMPRESS. The following is the lot of a telegram from the Right Honourable the Viscount Cron, G.C-B., Secretary of State foe India, to His Excellency the Right Honourable the Earl of Duffenn, G.M.S.I, &c, Viceroy and Governor General of India, dated London, ared February, 1887?— “ I am commanded by Her Imperial Majesty’ the Queen Empress to inform your Excellency that she ha* been much touched by the manifestation of Loyalty to her Throne and Person which has been evinced by all classes of her subjects in her Indian Empire in the celebration of this fiftieth year of her reign, and by the numerous messages of congratulation which have been communicated to Her Imperial Majesty. The Queen Empress desires you to assure her Civil and Military Officers, and the Princes, Chiefs and People of India, of the deep interest and affection with which she regards them, and of her heartfelt wishes for their prosperity and happiness." JUBILEE HONOURS CONFERRED IN MADRAS. The following appointments were announced in the Gnuttt of India on the i6th February, 1887 THE STAR OF INDIA HU Excellency tbs Grind Master of the Most Exalted Order cf tie Star of India h poised to aco^u>cc that Her Majesty the Qoceo Kapron cf India hx* been gmku *iy pleased to mike the following appointment* to the nifl Order TO nr COMTANtOJC. The Honourable C Lai lea Gilbert Master. Modus Civil Service. Member c t the Council of HU Excellency the Goroscr of Fort St George. M. R. Ry. K. Sheshadri Iyer. BA. B.U, Doran to Hfe Highnoi the Maharajah of Mjvotc. THE INDIAN KMPIRF- Her Majesty the Queen and Kmjxw* «»f India baa Ue* gnckmUy pleased to make the Mowing appointment* to the Me* Krnxen: Order of Ac lodfen Empire r— 70 BE XMOIfl COMMAhDEk. HU Highncw the Honourable Pxuiajiati Aaand* Gajapiri Ra* Maharajah of VUiiarcram. and Member of the UgUlaUte Crnmdl of HU Excellency the Governor of Fort St. George. TO BB COM TAJ.’! ON. M. K- Ry. Mb ChtomI fto- Ptnialo Guo, SopeOnwiMBitf ol SuajM u>d St.tioo.ry, UMih. PERSONAL DISTINCTIONS. 70 ni KBsottr lArrmoi. Htr Majesty the Qorcn and Empeeis of India bu been ffitftted to wofrr the b occur of Kaighib»d cc the nndermenbDned gentleman : — M. R. Ry. P. S. RasAswami MadeOlir, C.1B, Sheriff of Madras. TO ax MAMAUAUOPADKYAYA. HU Sicelkocy the Viceroy ami Corer nor General U pleased eo con&r the title of Mill am- hopadhyiya ujoo the following gentlemen ai a pesacual dUttOttfon j— M. R- Ky. M. Ra*u StoiyUr. M. R. Ry. T. Srikrshm Titichiriyar. M. R. Ry. S. SrimAn Pariwra Alit/hisecgan Bhuitrx. M. R. Ry. T. VcaUtn JUngacbariyir. TO BE ‘MARS-CL-ULAMA. Has Exceflecy the Viceroy and Owmor-Crocral U pleased to confer the title of Shaanil- Uhaa upon the following gentlemen 11 a personal dUu^etka *— Haji Mitlvl Bokr-od dm Sayy>d Mnhhammid Khidcrl. Hafir MilM Wad LatfulU. Maulavl Tamiish Khan Bakadv. K H b Jubilu Honfiuti Conferred in Madras . 230 to pc ha;a:i. His Excellency the Viceroy end Goferecr Gaxttl U pleased to c gentlemen the tele of Rajah is a pcrvral distinction r— The HcmocnKe T. Rami Row* Member of tbe Legislative - Governor of Fort St George, and Vakil cf tbe High Court, Modus. up:a the underm rationed Council of H« Excellency tbe TO PE DIWAPT XX HM>IA. Hh Excellency tbe Viceroy nod Gowrcor-Gemrral is pleased to confer upon the undermentioned gentlemen the title of Dcwin Bobidar 1* a pencnnl dinction j — M. R. Ry. T. Venkaswixni R ow, Firs* Auiitaaf Revenue Secreurur, Madras. M. R. Ry. J. Lakshoikncto Row PunuJv, Deputy Director of Revenue Settlement, Modus. M. R. Ry. P. Srinivasa Row Giro, Jtrfge of tbe Court of Small Cause*. Madras. TO BB BRAW BAHADUR. His Excellency the Viceroy tod GovesuocGeneral is pleased to confer upon the (indcrwcntttnad gentlemen tha titl# ot Khan Bohtdnr is 1 perenoal e!istf->:i >:n j— Mahomed lihak, Sahib Bahadur; Assistant Paymaster of Carnatic Stipends GhslArn Mohacaned Hiiiir Sihib* Inspector cf Police. Madras. Haji Mahomed AWuIli Bidsfca Sahib, Merchant, Modnr. TO IK Ul 1AHADCK. Ha F.icrilracy the Viceroy ind Gc Terror-General is pleased to confer upea the enderrentionrd gentletAtn the tide cf Rai Bahadir is 1 perscaol distinction Tbe Honourable S. Subrahmonya Alya*, I.L, Member of the Legislative Cornell cf ILs Excellency the Governor c 4 Fort St. George. and Vakil of the High Court, Madrua. M. R. Ky. Kunguudh* M*fcMar, M.A., Profeawc of Mathetnntim, Coltege, Madrid. M. R. Ry. P. Rxmuvratni Chrttiv, VbPmWnU of thr Madras Mmriopality* M. R. Ry. P. Rajaratnam Mu&ILbr, Sh«ri*w 3 sr of tbe Hoard of Rcnvroe, Madras. M. R. Ry. P. Ar.andn Cbariu, B.D, Vakd of tbe High Court, Madras M. R. Ry. Kodi Norayunaswaml Kaido, Inspector cf Police. Madras. M. R. Ry. Nalliri Jogganttha Row runtnlo. Deputy Ccdlector, Madron M. R. Ry. V. B&sbyem Iyengar. Vakil cf the H«fc Coin, Madras M. R. Ry. Arcnt Dhonakoti Moddliar, Madras. M. R. Ry. K. Kunjan Menon. Subordinate Judge of Tellicheny. M. R. Ry. Adaki Sxdonana Row, Deputy Cdkctor. Madras. M. R. Ry. T. Stbramanyi FilUi. Assistant Bugiaecr. P.W.D., Madras. M. R. Ry. S. Ayyaswuni Shazri, Tahrildir of KumUaaiuia. The following notification wui published in the Lembn GautU May, «88;:— THE PEERAGE. the 13th to na i»bon dp rnr itxittb arsonou. WkUtkaU, May 10, 1SS7.— Thr Qumm In been pleased to direct Letter* Pntent to b« ju»n 1 under (be Grot Seal of the United Kingdom of Great BriUin ui-J Irdsoti. grutiitg the d«aity of a Baron of the *■>] Urutrd Kingdom onto the Right Honorable Robert Goreroot of the Presidency -/ Madru, and the bein msle ofhii body hofnlly begotten, by the name, ifjte, and title of Bare: Conaem.iru, of Connerara, in the County of Galway. The Rdr ne of Pritentn. The following notification was published in the Ltndon Giutte of the list June, 1S87 : — THE INDIAN EMPIRE. The Qnten ias been pltawd to make 00 the occasion 0 f the cc If billion of the completion of the fiftieth pen of Hci Majesty's riigo, tbe foOtral&g aypoinlxfnt to the Most Eminent Onler of the Indian Empire, vie. : — TO U ICttfCMT OXAUD COMVA.NDM. Tbf Right Honourable Robot, Lord Connemara, Goremor of the Presidency of Marini The following notification was published in the Lend** Gavtu of tbe 8th July, KNIGHTHOOD. TO BE KNICRT BACKEtO*. Wimii* CaitU, Jmm 30, 1887. — ' Tbe Quern was this day pleased to confer the honost of Knighthood on Charles Allen Uwioo, Esq., of London, In the County of Middles,., Eoglsnd. and of Madras, b the E«t India THE RELEASE OF PRISONERS. GllriOj, GO!** J C IfiL Mr Trru^tA Mac*, tU SUv. JoU. ... » 1‘lUi. Xr. l .C ja br**s Ctf M Unvi C. I- H. . am X> ol. Mr H M w Lavatth. d>e Rcr. R. P. . . . » tJjct. Mr. £. H : Eamt I«vmrn fuwur Fxjiiikt P. W. Axe Olrt lumur Tunwri Ace'tS F.ni(MrCinr4U«& c... „ Swl.,& GzKTtA K«aCH& a .V *« ft! (to Mm . ni*4 L 1 Gcnan; Pu.1 lu\ixt Octrj. Mr. T. . . . . «co Sul™. Mr. W. j. A. ... . *ji &>U na «MiUkCV.. . . :o %£?&&& t&M. '3 T »?ir. CajiiUJ. H !♦ r*fly», Mr. 0 . W. . 9 7«J ITotfet Mr. HcrrySulfrmj nt n«r.;»i, CiLrxl 1 U^* . u i>wrvrro*i. Wr.f. N. . .. 5c n»;*2C7>*« M*u«r tf. . «k 11rj>»ii.?t»M4.Wcr . iyc nr4pd!nr.M««TkJ*HWm r« 7K* UthtMjlh vf u*d««**4 Mr. A. J. ... . Vxm A*ne*r. Mr. CU/In E. P. r}? T#tS*«Jafc Nu4* Mr. C. The Qufcn Emp ret/s Jubilee FwuL *:>4 Wonh Kku 5 fs 2 afc* . to M»UW i« Afcoi *5 TUomlly t*» S. tu.o>\ . fcw N. Artos . *79 S«l«n . . IM £* Arm! . xr« TMtstiikU . TinirKly. . 7 r*iaJw. . . 7 «p*i 7 tu*i« . . . TnwranUi 7 .!Okt*tl . . . VVtte*» , . VrttocWkn Y«lt 4 *d ABSTRACT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURE. *«• iAi** APPENDIX. THE MADRAS PRESIDENCY. Th* Madras Precedency ecrndi from Cart Comorin in lit. S* 4 N., to the northern eiUtmciy of Ganjim In lit. :o’ iS. aai from E. long 74' g to ig. Bar-lay, the N’asBii Dominions, •ad Bengal brand ce the north, and iu eastern, sualhera. and western tide* lie fotincd by is ■hMK onbrefcaB lint of sra-o-aa nearly o^oo milw h Itacth. ]i- gnarttl Irngth U alosi 950 mOea, and k. pcate* brwdth abjut half that dirunc*. it hu an arte of 141,000 *(tiu* tadt*. The cirrnte it hot ; hotter (cn tbe "hole) lhon any other put of India. Mote rain fMIt wt tic west toait than eti the ttf, Soma diitricts, a* Coasbatorc, there in tic tan brought by hah 1 moosnors. while thote which a 14 fa : ramrod end separated from the tea hy ranges of mountains. at Bel lory. ett tbe ieu t rain of ail Oa the Malibu Croat, where tie at— -0* oh no it zMa, tie meon tempera tote it yS* 5„ rail* Rldot Icwer than 68 1 F. or Weber than SS" F ; on the Cotonou del const thf aimm tenperarare it 8*’ F., riling occasionally d urine tbe bo: rrascc, to more than KW* F. Alor* the .out lie s« »««tes ? which «t In sbcrllv after noon aleot! throughou lie year, do umth to modtrata the inopimi.re bon ere occurs in several place*, bat In ibu- dan:e in South Arret and Milabir ; copper cec in Nelleec and tbe Eastern Ghats; magoMi* In Salem; and ult ia obtained froo the ten by cmporitue. Rice it grown throughout tba Presidency, bit esnecially in the alimol grourals of Ocdavcry, Krutois. Tonjora. Malabor, and Gutara. Mike, Ballet, and irgi are tbo every- whtra ciklvated ; to ako are ad-seed*. tobacco, and tutu-cue. Alui* tie ecu' and in cebrr tardy tract! ccocnnut and othti palms arc c«a I sively grown. Cotton ii giowi mostly in Cn!- 1 danih. K-arnoo), Bellary, ard TinnawSy: tndoo 1 in Caddapah and Kdlora ; ro«w eo tie Palnais, Shevaroys, and Nil Bril ; tea and dnehooa on tbe Ndgiris; and peccer and arianotut on the western com Meet of tie bEls ire covered with fortati producing drop, dyes, and prat, aad aome very 4 ae kindi of umber, itch at teak, rioi, cfoci-wcctl and tondal-wnsd ; while enaCM, limes, margoes, piinlnini, pto ud othet Indian built are peodcced aiwoo everywhere Elephants, ripen, cheetsbt, heart, ud bfcon fre- quent the forces ; deer are me! with ia all mil ; monkey* ud jackik ire nameroo m the educated errantry ud in towni j hards, tnaVes axd ether rapt Jet are feued in all placet : as are crow*, kitea, and teller lordi, and mmqBtoet and other iatKU. Fuh U plcoufai in the rivera and liccu the ce«it ; oten are aomtnut. iad are kept for ilmt'J pirjotcc; buffalo ci theep, goats uni poiltry »'« jHrai'auoo ctcecds 31,0x1, wx The great bulk of the peopk pivfeu the limit religioa Braheiim are nonimi*, etproeliy ic the district of Tanjorw. Brahmin tamcle. may he seen in every town in Swtbfrn Inaa, bat those of Toniore, Srimaim, trd Madira ire (specially renowned. Vlofiatnoedma, 1.90c, ccc io number, ira (ewer in peopbrtuei to the papBaiion then in the north of Itdia. All Euoptant ud their dcsceodtrlt, nod tnary natnta, rsfecially in Tmnevel!;, are Ckrritiani The prmcipaJ lan- guages ice Tamil, Triispi, Malayallm, and Cana- me These languiret are all »oty close!-/ allied, u/d are classed a "ilraridan,' front Dravira. the ar«ricu name of a tract of 0x1 ran nearly con- terminous with that now occupied by 'be Tamil race. Education is rapidly eiteiding. Kfailras h»> a Ulltnily, and there ire Ccilegra of the h*hl&«, salt. and -belli fur limr. On the hi stern Oort the shallow pans cf the Cochin *• boekinttr 14 ha* beta deepened. ani an txcc&m chonael cf com- nonicalMa ex»-t* G* erarly xo cites, alcog whtdi the rich p*da4« of Trarwocore ard Malabar are MMpttted. The Madras Railway ms aotfh-wret by Slim arri CotmUxore to Dcyptre on tbe MaJnbaa 0*4, a distance of y.6 adei. At Coimbatore a shut line brand** ofT to Mctajnlfam nr or the f.jo: of the XOgir*; n |afera{>«, eja miles from Madras. Lucii^s line dktrg& to LangaW. n diilnnre cf 8 a mile* ; a»J at Atkorum, 42 niitm frc«n VU'ra*, another lire branches Mih*wa* by CoAUgoh xt*l GoXty to the town of R;.»:hur. in the fe tiles alley of Rucfnir Push, where it joins tU line bon Motolav. The 9>Mih Indian Railway extends fro® Madras ;hrai»h Taajore and Trichinopdr to Tureen n ir#i Tinoevelly ; and freon Ki^apaUra to Znde Innctxo c a’ the Uan. A light lev: of railway rti n i r g frees Chinglecoi to Coo- Jrrtrar*, and t Unit Co Aikunim. sertes to con- mu tl » t Madras kiA the &uth Indian Railway The chief irapxts are cotton. wwlUn and hard- wire goods. mznufacttred tneuR b talc*, wins*, spirits* timber, ami berse* The espxt* include «Mon, ftHJir, tottm, Indigo. rice, bide*, jlggrey, axaazut-ci!, oil- ca rt l ux ^ps, ginger, ami repper . The greater part of the ti*ie i with the Uar.ed Kiogdoa . tbe rest with Bcraber, Calcutta, rt> 3 other Indian ports, Cejloo, Sir^apore. France, Mauritm* ami Au-tralin TU p^ets though n&rverouft, are by mi neans well ad&jitol Gx ojitiwrrv tor harboars axe few. The clivcf poets axe ttirallpitam, VfaappAOm, Coomida, MfkrdiptCaa* Madras* Poodichenv. NqptfkUUD, Tvtioxin, Cochin. CnlicuU cherry, Caaninore, and Mangalore. TU Prtridoncy U Kistna. NeJlore, Mod« Chix^bpot, Noitb Arccc, Sooth Arcot. Trtchinoncir. Ttniorc. Madura, Tar^'^lly, Cofidxpoh, Kurx>xi. Belli: y, Anamapur, SaJera Ccetacotore, tbe KBgim, Malabar, xml Sooth Camrt The twenty-two DMcifc are «b)rcf to tU d ml control of “Tv Governor cd Mainu txa Couoril ;* J^oir u under the sirpsrinteodecoe of the Go'/eraor’i Age^t li Vingipatam . Tramucore, Cochio. and Poiikco, arc t*M by their itspoctive Rajahs, sio.ect to the intcitenc* of tbr British Go\>-mTr/.th»r< xtH the nstore of the ri-note, they are Ur from to'mg in the an.»oifcn- nble sure in wfckh the p»pdc of odder cwnirrs a^xild b: cn the saaic po^ incomes. -fUtractoi > permission from George Duncan’s Gta r n tf t y /mVas. MADRAS JUBILEE RETROSPECTS. THE MADRAS ARMY. Till Army <4 the Presidency of Foot Si. George, formerly ciiled tbs Coast Army, and nor. knowa as lie Modus Army, hat seen many viensttede*, thosgb but tittle arrive »"!(, dicing tbt filly 'em that Her Majesty has reigned. The Honorable fast Irdi» C Milan; 1 . Kama co lie Mntlut EiuMniwm comi*ised in 1S37 1 Brtflrlr of Hmr Artillery, Ur.i Btfullnnsof Foot Artillery, and two BnlUlroas of Infantry, all Europeans i eight Refluent* of Cavalry, a liocp cf Horn Ariakry, and ■ Huti.lko of Foot Artillery (Colm-JuiM) ; and fifty two Regiments of Nitive Infanlry, organised In single l-_-|alon- Thor* «n IfiMf ,t fnrpsof British Engineer efeere, who an one) the Derailment of PtrJic Works. aid filled the Military Engineering |xU undo Ceivrrn (rent, besides offering the native corps of Sapper* and Minos. The whole- strength ct the Array was o«cr 50,000 satocs nnd IwyostW-. and it va« olheered liy neatly l,coo British eficere. There oncers bad paued tbroirgh Compiny’t Military COBegc al Addixombe foe the Fnginrrr. aid Arlillrry, or had l«rn appointed direst to the Cavalry or Iiiirlry by the nomination of sui Fiat In la Direr tee. AH prnmolixi was by pun seniority, six) even enttunges front one regiment to another vert nee allowed ; bo! promotion war w-dow lint pirn, were eoideup i» twin and regiments to bey out renior e«in-v-a *)««»n uf prune purchase Ural was aUoved by the Court of Directors. Of (he Inrue body or oflitxn not one haif wc.e serving with the troops ; Ihr rest wstrr nbwrhed in th« nroblfatUms s*afT, civil, and political appointment, which nte newositly rem»i ed in [min from smaig the regimental officers for tlute is nnbotly clteUilUlthtm. When the regimart ih ordered on field servee. nil the oficers rtjoiwd it ; injl the first blot of tire system «*. that -hen an oficit was promoted to LxuKoant-ColOind, he pertoree obtained the cecarouwl of s Regiment. Thus miry men who h«d teen all thrir liver In the Cotnrriissui.it, If* Pay Departnenl, or in Civil employ, were lhnr*t 010 the e-.irjuir ch of Regiroents whrn elderly wen, to 1 he grrot detriment of the Army ; l*t rht claim. U seniority were lotted on as so sairrd that an oltcerwas hirdly wtnhrl rid, or passed over, even-hen rcuufally tnfit for hie port Dfteera ceold only obtain Irair to vWit England once during their whole service, when rhey aruld get tluee y«or>' furlough, one year alrou* of wUch «mtr. The discipline of the Eurepren troops -as gcud, theugh they were not « mart gencally H H c Maim Jubiitt Rttrotputo. [Miulr.. Army *38 Queen's Regiments They «n dressed id equipped jn* (he tame is the holler. only wr-ini* while suits am! while cip-corers ia ihc hot weather. The sepoys were dimed In :fcc same way, o«ly i» itifcrk* nmlcrii, and with the exceptxc ol (heir bed nnd fcctgcsr ; far ihc farmer (hey wore * hlsric-virmshed top-hwy cap. an! for the Utter Ifie Kent Artillery, Sappen, awl Infantry wore lanilaU The Karofwar* wen lodged in trarraoks on tb: ground door which would nowadays not he thoaght sunl enough fai .i.Ues j and (he sepoys lived in ihalched hits which were ofttw buret down daring lie hot weather. All (he Police week of (he Presidency w is performed by Ihc troopi Tbr military main gnird. answered (he purpose of police tbaneahs ; while dteadunenU of aepoys guarded the juts, estoste 1 the chiin-pirr^s id ameyd Irmwire in tnmilry cuts f>w» place to place. Tie Hoop* were armed with flint lock, imooth burr m asked Seven regiments of -Valiw lufir.try hnd. however, Ri6e Compurirs. the Light Company «f (he regiment beiig dressed la gtiwti, and am ml with tun-grooved Brnrrtwlck rifiet w.lh beleJ tall. There were no rifle* among llie European tnuya. There were Veteran Corps both fat Europeans ini native*, into which the superannuated men were entiled to do garmro dnty in the luge townm The great object of Go'crerwnt in ibcoe day* was to Veep dodo the non-effective lilt*, am! one-fourth of the total nn other of oBcer* and sepoys k«p* m the roll* were oely fit foe the pensScn Ik. A wpoy ocrald only cfa..:o hi. pcisioa alter potting in forty yuan* •crrice, and then hid to be dcc'urd enfit by a McdKnl lloinl When Her Majesty auaffldnl (ha Throne a trdUuis w.rfaro w>< tiling waged by Mod™ troops •r'-n'l the ffill tribe* rhr.-g|.ris of the mniketi, and the sepoys had to Veep the CMn&c pikemcn off with their bayonets, anti! they were reKiitd by a battalion of Marine, born Canton, armed with pwrcuuk* aucJufa Captain, now Colonel HiAfraH, Honorary Mde-dc-Camp ta the Viceroy, to m nn nd ed the Company. The 14th Raiment also wot, granted t! ■ raecto “ Tt/jar** Wafaktr," c* '* Ready and True," far I u alnerliy in volunteering far f.erign ('nice oa thb utcuion, at a llnre when native troop* were aril! paocutd of a Hrtng peri ml ice ijiitut crossing the “Kali Pa*i " (Uack witee) in (he “Jila Janonia ’ (lixaig cofan), « ship. The Madras troops Itok a prominent part in all the opersticcs in China, indirllng the seaming of 1 ’ (tigs iirgfan ; isd tiir Regiments which send in the war, inddieg two Ccarpicara of Sappen. v. -• |«rn.tled to wtor the Chinew fragen ni a badge, with the word " Clana “ on (heir colours. At (lie .-lmiii time in a her Company of Madras Sapper* took part in thecompieK of Sciode. and seivnl Jdrr Sir Charles Napier at the Iraltlesof Moeannr and Hyderabad The Ni 'ah of KurniMil Iwing iui[ieeteil of rnolitat.ng rdwlfinn iguiwu the Company, n Field Force fro* Secaditabod in.citd am! Captnred Ksrsrol ia 183Q, id dk.p«rae-l thr Arabs and Rchillas whom the Nawib hs*l aiieaibld tbae. Kurnool waa ir.nrao! to the Eriii.li duriniose, and the N iwsb mlrd hit day. aa a State priscoer at Bellary. In 1S44 a rebel! fan uni place •raongit the Southern MahratU chirftainK which woi qor 3 ed hy 1 FlrM Force cf com land Madras and Bombay troop*. The hill-forts of Punnlla, Powughur, id lliddeighu were stunned, rmt without (-117 less, and Babajre Irekn, one of the chief ftcentora of the rebellion, wus shot <<*d by a -epoy Of the Palaircottah Light Infantry is h- trid to CK his uay out through the fact gateway of Pi-nila the Madras Army waa tvx agoi; cir.pljicd in ioMliliLei until 1851, when Madras Army.] Madias Jutitre Rttresptds. *39 Ihe In Madras Fosrlieix and a nurobrr of Native Infantry Regiments were despatched to Rangoon, Basrein, and Martaban to comcvrnce the Seoond Bcrmcse Wat. The Madras Army tore the chid brant of the operations, milting in the conquest and annexation of Pegu : and, far several yean xflet the peace, from fifty to twenty battalioas of Madras Infantry remained to girrirm the con- quoted province. Madias troops were also constantly called cm front time to lime to garristet Per, sag. Singapore. Labuoo, and even Hongkong, as the British garrisons of those placet were withdrawn owing to the strew of operationi elsewhere. A Madras Infantry Regixent formed part of the garrison of Aden co its lint occupation in the reign of Met Majesty, bet was relieved in lb>6 Uy a natie Turks against the Russians. The heroic Sir William Neill, of the Madras Fodleii, was a staff office in the Contingent t and Arnold of the 3rd Madras iPilaarcnttohi I.ight Infantry, with several comrades, was kill el while leading the Terks on ngoinst the Rusvars in Ihe indecssjvf conflict at Gairgevo. A Company of Sappers and the let Madras Fusiliers formed port of tie field Force sent, under Sir James Oanam, to Both ire. ia 18(6. to ootrre the Potion Shih into the star.doim-nt cc Herat ; and the Fosiliera had no sooner relumed lo Madia* liua they were hurried off to Calcutta co the first news of the ait terse of the Mutiny of I hr Rents! Sepoy Army. Coda Neill the “ Blue caps " took the chief par: ia Ihe battlra which rrc-»e>oI Campore, and relieved Lucknow, where their trove ccraminder, whose statue now Manila la the chief ihororghfsrc of ihe City of Madras, feli it the moment of victory. Many of the Madras Native Irccps were also sent, some to Bengal, where they served i-air-t Kcoer Singh anil the Dlaopae mutineers ; others to Central Indii undec General Whitlock, where they drove the Renpl mutineers from their position at Banda it the point of the bajeoet A thin) MndfW Euro|iein Regiment hod teen raised far the Company shortly before, ami this new Regimwst now went through ia ‘‘baptism of fire" at Baida. Imraivlmtely afterward! took place the rapture of Kirwwa by W'hitkrk’s column, consisting aim oil ewiirly nf Madras troops. fit* booty taken from thn Rajah of Kirwce's treasury, ami divided ansoeg the troops, surpawed any rapture of prite on rrcord. The Madras troops everywhere displayed Ihe most rxcelleot spirit during the Mutiny, nor was there a single instance cf fisioyalty nm ergs’ them, nor ft mlaoraduct, with o.« unfort mite euup- lfon. The 8th Regiment of Cavalry, when ordered for service, refined to natch onle— the old rotes of licld bum, which had bra in force prericos to 1836. were restored. Misled by tome design- ing iwn, they hoped to make capital out of the neccssilier cf the criw. Bid they were at 001c disjointed ard dmrrae'., uai the regiment “is soon afterwords dnbuvfod. Madras Sijperv served with Sir Hope Grant's Amy «l thr csplnrv of Pekin in I Sin. and In 186’, under Sir Robert Napier, at the storming and bunting of King Theodore's straw thatched sticegbold co the Moir* of Mogdnia. Many Madras trouts itnvi in t8;8 oad 1879, in Afghanistan, in the two cimpiigts which preceded and followed the no pier or Sir I.miis Cavugnnrl 1 and several Madras Infinity Regiments were despatched in 1 18 a lo Egypt to tako part m the operariocs against Arabi Pasha. The Sappers took part in the actios at Tel-el Kiblr ( nnd a cent pony of Sappen also li/sgfc: well nl the battle at Tcfreb. where two of their ofTiccr- were kiUel, and the third wounded ; and Madras Infantry Regiments were afterwards employed to garrison Soakio. In the war in B-ratih tn 1886, Madras troops composed the chief portices of lb* forces which effected the dnwnfsll of King Theehiw, and the onaexaticn of his donrioion*, and the wliole Iask of gaulswilng the new acoaaton to Her Majesty’s possosiens will probably devolve eventually upon the Madras Army. An unfortunate chapter ia llvt history of lk« Madras Army is row reached. After the Mutiny, ihe European portion cf that Army, who had done so moth towards gaming its laurel., was drafted into the British Army. Meat of the officers went over with them lo the Brills's smite 243 Madras Jubiltr RrtrcspHh. (Madron Army. TV Madras Army wn tlvm tmnrferred from the rate of it* Company to that of the Crown. A. a U^c reduction in the fora of the oath* wMnry was demanded by the situation, Area nun regtmeau of Madras Cavalry and twalv. of Infantry wrra disbanded between tSdJ oid 1*64, while in Bengal new Ir.it. raised during the Mutiny were embodied ns regiments. The surplus ohceu lrd non- cumiaiidoiK.1 officers of the disbanded Madras regimens were dr«f!«d into the remaining regimtMs with the effitef of patting a scop to nil promotion, owing to the eutnlmr of scptmumcraries to be aVcebed ; and tie Army ir. col y now rreorerleg from the eflcels of this st*gmtinn of proBOtion. Moreover, in 1 88?. just a. it had recovered, a fresh reductioo of eight mote Inanity regiments “X made, reducing the total iwuihre to l>u regiments of Caralry and thirty-two of Infantry, or to little man thin half the foraer strength of the Army. Besides these rtdeclione, the Madras Arav, tfcoegh no faalt was to be found with it< foireer eeganfaatiua, was re-otganixd 00 the pattern ct the new Bengal Army, and the Britih offitrrs, rrrao.ol from the ctdrea of their regiments, were formed into a separate St«? Corps- Tbs ntiout bia tended to dracroy the motnal knsw- ledge and sympathy between tht British otucer and the sepays which teemed the chief heid of the former on the adections of the latter. As the nntnher of the Feglish officess is now restated to a few hundreds, tbs ngjataH are always under officcspi, and fc.is rare to find in English office* who has been more than two or three years in the same regiment. The Native Artillery was disbonded by degrees "flsr the amalgamation, the rren being pensioned, or transferred to the Infantry. The Veteran tnltalioos were aim broken up ; x few of tire European Veterans, however, stkl survive, and are foemed row into a single Company, lie&«e 1S50 the ffintlxk raraket had been enlhely replaced by that tired by menu of the percsssion cap ; rnd et the same lime a showMer-bolt and wira belt were substituted for the cross-belts hitherto worn. Alter the Mwtiny * lighter smooth bore musket was substituted for the “ Brown Bets ; “ ltd in 18JO lire Eafirld ride was fasted to the Midras Native Army ; and, five years later, was replacad by the Snider breech lander. On the isrueof the rides to the Army, the okl Ride Com- panies were atoUibed, with their distinctive dress and appointment* The txablishroeist of an annul Po&e force alba the Mutiny rcUered the Army of the petty and harassing police dulir. wkkh It (centerly had to perform ; and the ciwicc of railway otnmiinicatton made the noremonl of troops from point to point so much mere rapid and easy Hat the rcdasol Amy continued to garrison the same mended area that it bad done heffiew- Mranwhile o great change had come over the lair of the officer*. On the establishment of the Stafl Corps Rcgitmntal nflk"s went allowed to break Bp the messes and bands, and to divide the proptrty ; the old regimental life was destroyed, and comrades of B lifetime were scattered ill over the Army ; hence newt of the officers took to matrimony, to make new homes for themselves. For a long time U wai difficult to find an unturned ceffiter in the Madras Staff Corps. New fotoigh regulation., introduced in 1854, gave the officers more facilities for visiting Europe, and these facilitiea wire encoded by fresh furlough rales Iteood in iS 68 , 1875. and 1886. Many dritlnguished offieris have held rhe post of Commnnder-in-Chxfoftlte Madras Army •Inring Her Majesty's rtigtu At the time of her acce-srco the commaerd was held by Sir Robert OCalfagtam. Sir Peregrine Maitland was afterwords Commander in-Chicf, and be w*. •ueotoded by Sir Hugh Gongh, afterwards Viscount Gongh, of SolUj renown. At tbo time of tie Mstiny, the chief command wn held by 1 Bengal officer, th* present FieM Mamba! Sir Patrick Grant, who wn aurcidrd by .fir Hope Grant. Lately il has been held by three distingirsbed officess In xcmsiuo. Sir Neville Chamberlain. Sir Frederick Roberts, ard the fate Sir Herbert MarpSerson. The present incumbent is Sir Charles Arliuthnol. Durirs Sr Frederick Robcrta'i tenure cd cdhce many reforms were introdrted into the Mailra. Array. The drew win altered from the European pattern to the nitree style of dress wore by the new Bengal Army, to tire great inmate of the comfort, and tfac great improvement of the appearance of the men , a »jU*m of mewire was intro- Voltmtter Monmwxt.] Madras Jubilu Rttrcxpals, doced ; and wnrw mn$* to dlminith the number of the £simK?» miding in tbe lines ftlwtj? & peit drawback to tb# « fluency of the Madrid *f pov. The :ny and perwioo of the sep^y have l»een Btth Improved within the \ utf Hiy yen* ; hi: the imfcovrtaeot bai do! kept poo: with the »t*:r*a»c wealth and comfort omco£ the civil p^polatfon* and there «« raoee difficulty experienced In procuring eaitnhle recruits to keep np the Army to a strength of 2 $,ccc to-day than there wee In luyiv- it at 10,000 (if lj yeans ago. In oimtatka, it may he laid (Hal lh» Madras Army. i» its only days, materiaBy contributed lo (hr building :p of the Indian Empire. IB Tetiogi arpjys were tat only natire troop* wbo f«gbt oarltr Clive it Pltaey. a&d utdrr Wellington at Awaye. In Inter time*, wheo gnatd'rng tem'tork? compass'd only by the inviolate we, It ha’, perforce, bare contented to re it upon iti bnrek But it it ever ready to renew Its youthful fame, and (o meet Her Maji-ly's in-oire any where, on the tank* of the Hehnand, an the land* cf SuJein, or on the eonSnre of China. The unswerving loyalty of the Madras tepoy It the tome tow at It a at in the time when he «*. vainly temptol by the emisaarks of Tippoo, or in the dirk day- cf the Mutiny of the Bengal Attny. THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT. In the month of June of the year lSj 7 , when Southern India »b startle! by the news ef the Mutiny of the He eg cl Army, the cilUeru of Mitlres ofteied to tale op arar in sjppotl cf the Government, an! m aelMefcm*. land Harrit, the Governor, railed a meeting in the Banqueting Hall, which wai largely attended by Eaopcana, Lfist Indiana, avl Native, and mulled in the Inmnliate feraalinn of a Volunteer Brigade, ccnti-tlng cf civalry and Infantry, cf which CcdonvJ Car! lew war appointed the Colonel Comnaalcnt. Within a week cf cniolmeru. lime assembled cm the Ivlard, to receive arms, cnmnn.tioo, and aocoulremeats, $j 6 men for the Infantry, and 95 rarn foe the Civalry Volunteers The Governor, Isa tuE, and a large nusiber of the InhabilaoU of Madras were present. The Cavalry was formed chiefly cf Jadges of the Sudr Adolut, Secretaries to Government, merchants and barriuen. The Infantry, with the exception of the gentlemen wltdad tor eommiwtone, cerasrBt*! irninly of the working classes of the city. Captain G. B. Roberts «f (be 7th Light Cavalry, -a. appointed Conmandant of the Volratcrr Cavalry Guards, with the rank cf Major ; with Veterinary Surgeon T. Pritchard of the Governor’s Bcdy Giard oa his Adjutant Major A. C. Silver, of the «lh Regiment N.I.. who lfterwards became Military Secretary to Government, wu appointed Commandos! of the Infantry Vcianteef Guards with the rank of Lieut mont-Colonel, wah Captain Drnry, of the 26th N.L, ond Lieutenant H. P. Hawker, of the 44th N.I. mow Commissi 77 Genera! in Inauj, a* hia Adjutants. Lord Hints accepted the po-ition >1 Cotnnander in Chief. Colonel Silver proved a mM effiaeat commending officer of the Infantry. Tn use lus own word-, he Bayed with Ihe Regiment long eeoogh to we it muster double the number if the Calcutta Voluatem, who were nfttranuds raiand ; trim to **« it number os crony rifle* is the whole of I hr other Volunteer* In ladle |«it togrlhtr ; and lastly to sec it the only Volunteer Regiment In eaUreKc In India. In fact, when he Wt the Regiment it hod developed into a highly disci pined body. B«h Ca.aliy aad Isfantry comtamly took pais with the regulars in Brigade exercises and sham fights which were very firoior.t a these sinrixg times ; sad during the Mohinatn, the Cavalry Gaardi famished night patrols, while the city brittlec with psjrrtr formed of the Infanlty Guards in variant localities, where their presence wis calculated to wtabliih confidence. U«e Infantry Regiment was presented with ooloars oe the rah of March, 185S. Tlii* ceremony wns eerie d oat with great /fiat in the presence of the Governor and his VtJlT, and the whole of the trcop* composing the garrison. The Chaplain of Vcpery consecrated the Cxirer*, and Lady Rawlinwm (wife of Sir Christopher RnwUnstm, the Chief Justice) presented than to the Rtptomt. u: Madras Jutf/rt R/trespUls. The Vduitecn met i-i tin Banqueting Hall c* lie yah of Much, 1859, to preset! Lord Haifa with 1 farewell addreu. Sir Chnrlra Trevelyan. the new Gov mtr, who wn proem. olDded to the fact that (he body o:«r*toi moldy o' East Indians, "1 class," be sold, "which, uniting many of (he charxlrtkeio. of (he European ind (hr native, (ra our iolerprcur, sgeol. u»J help- mate in working cat theucoierfu! resosiceiof this pent coieitry.' like hl» Immediate prodteeunt, lie new Gotanot evinced a very lively interest in th« Volunteer*. Major Robertson ».< .uroeeded in the cooimr.nd < i (hr Cavalry Corps by Major Rai<«», of (ho GorereeoT fcdy Guard, ll>e beau Ural of a Cavalry officer. But tbr Vcdrateer* ml Malm, scelrty In gererai suffered a terrible abode by the death of this officer. WMo riling akeg a public road his h«se fell with him, ltd in the fall Major Rnikes untamed a ojtouairaoa M Eu'lgn in 18A0. In reo)gt.!ioc of this oflioer'r long and failhfal senxe the Madra. Goverarr-nl last joar omfcrred up:® him the honesty rank of Colocel. The nert officer who n I imn. ooo nflican aojuired 1 miliiary trailing, while Irani 3,«©to t.cro men pwved thtrugh it. rani*. Tim Hiagalntn VoluOlecrs case intoeiislmc. rit 18&8 i the Kitgiri Volunteer, in October i8jS ; the Duhtfa Own Volunteer Artillery at Mwdras, In 1859 ; and the South led in Railway VotaOea Rifle Corps » Angrat 1SS4 l» 'he SpritR ol 1SS5 when Medical Dtp •1 Madrm Jubilte Relmpttti . *43 the Rraiaiu were at Penyieh, and a declaration id war by England aas conultred a certainty, the Co*crmn>»t of India called fee Reserve Volant ecu, and committee* were nominated to act at the principal centre*, while Collectors of Districts were urged to do niat they coaid. Ia the City of Martroa silnm 400 twn — mcitly old Volaneeen, and teen “ho had served in one service or another — sent In their ti ores, aal a scanted ccmpsny of «0 to JO gentlemen was attached to the Volunteer Curds. In the provinces vruiovs Vc&mlaen corps »'r« f«med. Tie Godavery Rife Volanteen wa« reo*ituted in June 1885 : the BeOary Volunteer Rti« in July t»8j ; the Coimbatore Volunteer Crepe, the MaJolor Volunteer Rilii*, oe»l tie Madras Railway Volunteers it August iWj ; the Vlwgapatam Rifle Vobalom I- October 18S5 ; and the Yereaud HO, Vohalem la fehroary 1SS6. The Madias Corps has now jeo mm is its rules. THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. Tie Madras Medical Deparcmest was organised on a regular system In 1 ySfl. It amis ted it Sral of on e-catilishmeot of Smgaat, and Hospital and Regimental Matw— equivalent to Assistanl Surgerav sad was administered hy a Bused, consisting c 4 a Physician General, aM a Chief, and Herd Surgeon with a Secretary. The designation, of tie two Ust niaied member* of the Ccord were sikeeqncstly charged to those s«l during the utteontlng jcais a great Impetus ns given to the developoent of Hospitals by tit Local Famls and Towns Improvement Acts. 1871. In e8j3 them were 93 DUpecsarles with 416, 1 16 out- patients ; in tSB* three wore 175 Ditpeovirie* ami 1,538,576 att-pattems ; and in 1885 there were 307 Dispensaries arel 1,895.93* oat-patients The money for the maintenance of these ioMitulfccn is prnvilol porl!y l>y Mnnkapaditie* and partly by leal Bcarda, aid one gratifying teniae 0 f the organisation la that the people we ciger to taerease the nnmher of Hospitals wbenewt lesda will permit. W 1th suit on cnormnu Increase In numbers the difficulties of administration Itarv of twaisc been very greatly enhanced. Scattered as tlrese hospitals are all over the Preeidtncy, rod often located at reiBcte and mntcesiblc places, it woiH of course be imjcrabk fee the Sregoon-Gentrol to visa them all in person, and the inrpectioo of ibe minor institutions has therefor, to he en treated to the Civil Surgeons, on Whom then depeirio to a large eurat their MCOtwfnl working. It wUi tins be seer, that what with medical, and wloi with sanitary work the dutica of the District Medicil officers have of late become >«y onerous and important. In fan much more so than those of rao* Plailutcy a|/»jTdi^-iiU. To get on well ntih the local onthorliy merit tau and judgment are required ; while 10 govern his lubardiiiotct will and tinpir- confidence, the Ditritt Medics! Officer moil hare stroee administrative qualities, and be at the same time a good-all-rond men. But slthongh the rise in number ud importance of rin) Hcejrinls iiws bsearo great and rapid they nly as yet make provision fee a mere frocsion erf the side por, and it will he the doty of the Medical Deportment to promote their irreltrplication .indconrolirfale their wlmimrfmion. Fee the accornmo- datian of In patients there were in 1S85 a irtsl of 5,371 Mr. of which 3.039 were fce male*, and 1,332 f:r females. In the same tear tha numherrrf Haiptuls In any one District ranged fron 5 la Trichinopoly to 37 In Tcnjare. Ot‘ the 307 iostBuriucs opened, 32t were provided with banding* specially erected for them. and 86 with ordinary bosses rented for the pirpeec ; a hit very Credit- able to local authorities, ns bricks ar>; nsoetar ore expensive investments. The recan cad erf treating each puient in Mofussil Dispensines m 18S5 was ccriy Rs 0 5.3 THE SANITARY DEPARTMENT. Darirg the earlier years of the Brit rib occi potion erf Southern Indis very little attention wars paid to sanitarium, and the slim of military encampments were chiefly ilMensinnl 1 1 the it«.'.itii* of war. For 1 king period the heavy aiekmtt and mortality which aftcucri It oops d.l net sit net much eccire, as they were bedims] to he doe to the loot italic hardships erf service, arvd to an ex- hravtiag climate ; bat the exigencies of the groit wars of 1S56 to 1858 awoke attrition to the heavy k«*s. ruclnslve of those ia bottle, whitk were taking place in the Army. The result of lies was •h« appointment In 1859 of a Royal Comtnraioo to enquire into everything connects*! with the health of European ant Native troop* in India, and to submit recommendation* for the prevention of ilisenst One outccoie of this invctUgilloB was the appoint mint, in 1864, in each Prcadency of a Siaitnry Cnmmisscn which embraced Civil. MollaL Military, and Engineer Officers. The duties of this body were portly consultative and partly ndmlnlstmtlve. am! were brcodly defined is follows! — vlr. "to <- : re ldvtce rxd asstreance is all mulcts relating to the public hoslth, inch ar the selection of now Uationi, and the sanitary improvementso: deicing stations end hiusaix ; to examine now (dares fur horrockt in.1 htnpiilnls ; to advise on the lsysrg out of Cations arrf biuur*; the sanitary Improvement of isatrse towns ; the prevention ltd mitigation of epidemic direases, and, 8 *ulUry Department.) AfaJrns Jubiitt Jtdmpeds. *45 gwndly, lo cccrdio * a**<*n! avmighe cn the sanitary CttuliU.m of tha p>?ul&ika, Europe** ami Nstivr, ami lo report on lh* prov*W*ro, came, ±iui ttftin* of preventing tirln*** and cliitfaw." TV Siniury Comnuwion In fc* original fc*m MsiciJ till l$d$, wb?o If wni atoll the 4 » and it* dutir* *cre J $ am ran- ' rad mitt aUb- li.Jiaxiiu Pit Sanitary CominiiaioOer jxew'sce no exsvuliw JOWB*. but Is ihr recognised adtfwr nr CovrnuMM, MnnicijulitiM anil Loral Bo*"?' on >11 -uUtai) mictert. He iho connote. inspeda. anil uo MunlcIpAlItta. Jaili, Lnnatic Aiylums, Dlipwraiits. Sc! village, arc inspected by the Deputy Sammy Cmmnoiicnci and Drtric o&eera, nml I hi former officer tiu in addition the «faaig» Ol mrcinatte®. A« ropnl* pracliral unimki* I hi cmlinil ittpiremenu r-1 t»W llna luve !ee* ihe clanuig tloa dilTn* in nmnnuJ comity. Among the teal population the Dwnrt Muilepalilira Town All raoho the rcyiiiralion of hlitlw and cltt.hi cao.pu!*»ry in the areta 'Reeled liy u* All, and >pllon. .'46 REVENUE ADMINISTRATION. The Rom- Administration of |X< Madras Presidency during tie pi« I"'" <*K»iy andcr- gec« several material change! In 1837 the Revenue Strrey did not call! Lairl nsrewmenla acre thro. and were tee twenty- live yearn 1 tur. Sued on the ohd villsce "venue aotoonls the field men. in which were obtained fnrm menazements, very roughly Uin with rail or rate-, by ignorant, untrained, and often interested men, who were to* miller efficient ennlraL The obtained in tho manner were aunroily bnt approxlmnlk a> to treth. The rcccedi on whkh the Reran Administration was dependent for its fact, (omitted fur (he rw* purl cf bridle* of palmyra leaf strips, which were sealed volc-ies to tho European dwrict c&xn, and usually had to be interpreted by the village Kcoontmt, wfo cold m»*» them rapport nny cue he wished to esprase. In 1S5J Captain Priatlry commenced an experimental Survey ; and » f«» jean after- wards n general Suivey of the PreCdcncy war onctioued by Covert mat. Now, In 1SS7, obool IOQ.COO square nits here been owned ; fifteen of the twoityune IK-trir?* In tho fics>Jo:y have been completely surveyed ; and cnmidenMe pro-re-s hi* loco mule in for> cf the remaining District! The results aimed nt at»l ohuired are Km oiuh tillt-r, a map on a cofficently bfge retie („VjJ to ibvw the bwreiiry cf erery property ; »n area ll-t, gi-ieg the ixercet area in acre', uA ccnti ef every field : nnd a rrgiaer, nembsod to curmpml with map and area 1st. anti giving all infnrnata:: regarding the name of owner, the nature of tenure nnd mUlratian, and other particular] fa erery field. Small idle maps (one inch to » mile) *k compiled from tbe village mips and polished by talcis, which vary frern *» to Too ojnar* mile. In rartoc. Ccmleneil sheies of the ce-mtry are also compiled, and ewrtunlly iKOrpOrttod In tie Reived A tire Sheets 0/ India. The system. and the renilti obtained, hare been eulogised by Her Majesty's SeereUry 01 State in the following term " The iciotific accuracy and pro dr. on with which the viHige m*p» lure teen rcrutrretcl reflect great credit 00 Colonel Priestley aod hb B«(T, and furnish conclusive proof of tb-eSKieocyuf tbe Madras Rerente Surrey ; the work ifide>-1 it «jutc on « par with anything that has bees executed in Europe.” Many important advantage* hare nr creed both to the Administration and to the people from this Survey. Nuiro-n ol scrioie boundary dispetn ol long sanding fare now once for all bore teltlcd— disputes which for geo- retires pan hod been feitile s cones cf litigation, fend, and eren bkedsied. Ami light hre been lliiown in dark places where it was mud) needed : many cues cf great hardship and injustice hare been disclosed, whins tiih and Influential landholder. had been too lightly assessed, often at tbe exjenre of their poorer migh'iouii Now, the v.llage maps and register plate the poor cultivator fceyord tho power of the unicrapatoaa petty officer, aal every European District airhceity has at hand tho means cf ascer- taining Re himself the merits of evmy lard case that miy come before him. Con-ifcrable progress hn« ato let* male in Ibr companion of onobinnl topcgyapalcal maps of the ceoir.tr y. Until recently the only general map. of India areilnUe woe the quarter-inch Ordnance sheets, which » ere mloccd from sorreyi made in the poind iSooto 1830. These snrveys were carried cut rapidly ami roughly In tie fare of many diffiroiim i and «.r alteration, hue taken [flaw since those days. Sheet, revised to date from the material provided by the Madras Surrey arc now being iKor| to prevent the spread of contagious diseases among cottle ; a Veterinary Hospital oBs opened in 1879; and a class for the instruction cf students in Veterinary sconce was established in 1S8?, in oxraeoian with the Agricultural College. At the same trine, n system of cattle disease Inueoion unde? competent Jlreaiua thruagheut thr comity was organised. Two other subject, which have recently engaged the attention of this Department are pony- breeding and •xperi mints In en*ili«*, in view to providing an abaxliice of Reserved green fodder for agricultural (trek. Forwt Ceawrvnney was iru initiated In 1S3S, when its direction was entrusted to Dr CSeghorn. In iSBj this Department *M placed on an "fir lent and expansive footing by adequate protective legislation am! executive organisation, and It serins sufficient to say that the forests of Madras, from their beneficial influence on the climate, and ee economic conditions, have a hopeful future. Under the rules recently named, loins on cosy terms rniy be obtained from the Govern- mml Treasury for the Improvement of land as well as to meet agrarian MCttdtiM. Fee the construction of wells, which arc cf great importance as serving to mitigate the effect* of drxighr, they may be obtained ta specially Sheml terms Thr Madras Famine Cod* gives minute instpjc- tiuns as to the seasirei to he taken fo* toe prevention, ns well as relief of iii«tn-tf- During the famine of lSjfi-yS, the total Slate outlay was.— On relief wnrVs. >S 6 } lakhs; and «t gratultcoi relief 170! lakh. ; total, J 5 J lakhs. Duriag the hc^ht of the famine, the number employed daily ra relief work* rcee to as miry as 1,070,1x0; nnd the number admitted to gmtsitoos relief 10 l.fo0.«O An important immure carried mil in teatuetiew with die administntion of fond revenue ia the settlement of loam, (tenurv. hcM wholly or partially free from the payment of itTcnnr), whereby srearity of property and validity of till* liar* hum uured. Madras JuhUu Rtirosftcts* [a ait. *48 Whilst. ax ,-ilovi- shown, tbs Intaseses of the tgnmlnrol clanes ra direct relation to the Stole hove received ever; possible attention, th»? cf ilic tourxry of Zemindars. Inaradar*. ami other private landlords h*«e not been neglected. The c*/!y legislation to regulate the relation of ion !• lord and tenant not having t*en fatind to 1* afcsfactaiy. If wo rmiscd in l%5. ami father Impeovisxoss, which cinervcecc thnwcil to hr necessary, arc embodied is a bill now nlxiBI to he before the Government. Sint* the dismreesy of j>ld icefs la :hc Wpaa.1 in 1S65, the development of the mineral retoarcc* of the Presidency has rccoived ccusidcrxVe attention. License* to prowct and trine in Government land me granted on It'-eral turns, u.i nil uncertainty a* to the ptoprrieUry rights of the ijnt to mineral protects in their holdings has men removed by the declaration that thow products hsla*' 10 the landholder, subject only to tie payment of 1 special amenment when mine? are *'*ked. A miDcnlagist hu recently lee* appointed to fccspucl ami lepcetco all Icealll** whkh show indxationa of Dm ««i-»«nre cf mineral wealth. Tim system of Goremment Fish Cuing Dqw* rev-maty intrcdnml, under wlirh -ah wwd fur curing fhh I. exempted from the poymeett < 4 duly. »i* proved hlglly lucceWal, During the yrar 1SS5-S6 m less than 27.000 tons of .ell-aired, wholesome fix- woe added to the food supply of the coxnt/y. The Peoil Fishery co the Tinnc*clly Caul. wh*h fur seme title hix been In an uniiluinttccy condition, has recently formed the nbject of imv>t|citioo. Furthw measures for die mote complete revival of the rodostry are undeT cnnsxlemtinn. During llie past half century several important aiccscies hnvc been carried out ic view to improving the eftcimcy been deferred from want of ftrds to meet the increased «Mt mvoised. Nccw-itlrlnndirg that progress was, at intrtvaU, arreted by tbe calamitous vltiutluni 0 1 drosght and famine, tbe revere* eOtittie faroish abundant proof that in the fifty years of Her Majesty’* reign the Madras Presidency has nttnined to a atale of pcc«erity hitherto tnkeown. Taking the dates fee which ittticia are available, it nppeirs that the population increased from nbeut iij millics in 1S51 3 to about 31 nillicns in tlWr. The area occipied for ngricoHsre under direct settlement with Government itcrea'ed tvtlwwn : 8 S 3 4 nnit 1884-5 from nliunt IS to 184 millions of acres; and the nursbrr of holdings umlsv suili settlement from about lj million* to over 34 million*. The total lam resent* collections increased from abtrat 3 J 4 lolrats of rep-se- its I 8 S 3-4 <" 470 Ukhi ia 1885-6. It is. hmrerer, the other muiks of revenue. <-i., tall, ahkari. and Kemps, winds fsraish a surer iede* to tbe material progress of the txentry. Tl>e revenue from these three sources baa. dnritg about tl« «m« period, impeovtd as follows !— Salt, from 45 to 144* lakhs j Aliul. from J!toSo 4 lokhs ; and Stamps, from pi to 59 lakh* At the tame true, the loumls of trade hare been advanced by the abandonment of tie nonopetir* nf tobacco, pepper, betel. Ac., and of the motorpba tains on trt-Ua and peofessice*, » abo by nrringements made with Travnnoore and Cochin to soenre free unde between thcec Stntc* and Erilrsh territory. SALT. Fifty yean, ago Salt was a Government monopoly in Madras, upco which a duly cf 14 anma per maurcl was raised, and which yielded a revenue of 36 U’.lit of rupees The odiriairtratlcn was ■kit I Madras JubiUt Rt(roife the Beonl of Rcvtooe. For nearly t»«nty yenri Grikrtors (ml ttor Head Artaw* »m allowed > commotion of 1 per owl. ami i per cent. mpKOttl;, on the re-renne ajUeCtciL Foe upwind of fiflcMi jean lb-re were no changes in ibe (dnlnitbuta, 1m! the duty was raised to Rs. 1-8 in l8«. and reduced is tSaS to Re. 1 per mound, remainirg unchanged fill tS$l. In 185a Ibe Coart of Dircclure suggested the appointment of a separate c&orr for iht charge of Abkori ood Sab. bat the Board of Revenue held, and lie Gavemmeat of Madras agreed, thu it would be better to improve tre status of the subordinate establishment, and to appobit a separate Unrovenuatcd Anisin; to aid each CoBectoe in sal: administration. This nggtM -on was not imaralialel} carried ant citcp* at Madras, where a radii UntovcBanted Arabian! tna 1 rawgeed lo the CeUwtor. la ether Dbtricta the Had Assist!*! Collector transacted meet of tbe ait ndminislratioo *»tH 186a la thu yeu the Baud of Revenue began to s n thu some such measure ns tb« proceed by th« Court of Dlrreion, ia 185a, “a* Mcetnry, and wggninl the appointment of an Inspector General. This propoesl, however, «»• never r*rrie.| out, bu a special Deputy Colkcor fet Sell was placed under the orders of every Collector acep< those c< Cohnry and Malabar. A Salt Deputy Collector was rut«seqoer.ily sanctioned for Ccdavery, and in 1875 a Deputy Collector for Salt and Sea-Customs was oppxnted to Malabar. Tbe ininflirieocy Of the inboidiiate establishments was first pointed out by ibe Commissioner in eba-ge of the Northern M« In 1S54. and in iBfa a general revoke o! establishments was undertaken by Mr. Felly, a member of the Board of Revenue, which was brought into eBett in t86j, tad remained in fort* onlii Ibe tcgar.lsainan of the Salt Department between the yearn iSyS ax«d 18S5. During three change* the rate of duty w»i gradually raised lo Hs. 1-5 in 1&61, Ri 1-8 in tS«, Rs. 1-1 j in 1U9. Ra l-S In 1S78, a*1 s^ain re!aet»l to Ri. a in ittt In i 8 y 4 the Madras Salt Cat. mission held its trajniiy. Alter going wry folly into every qsalbe connected with tbe administration. visiting factum" in rau* parte of the Presidency,— with tbe assistance of a special aiuljst. Dr. HaiSett, and tbe reports of Dr. Ratios, who h*l been eegngrd for nmrly five years cramming entry factory is tbe Presileecy.— iti ttrrlusicos anil rccommetdUiotB were generally approved by tile Lccal and Sspttme GoverarrsenU, and tbe Secretary of State. Tbe EKM important suggestions made by it were tbs ocrrstitnlioo of a Salt Department, under a se (orate bead ) Ibe (btditka of Ibe casta salt worts in the inland districts ; tbe establishment of a prrremtivr force ; and tbe introduction ce tbe eioise spten. Tbe first of ttesc raj2estiocs >a carried oil in February 187S by tie apptcatnenl of Mr. H- W. Bliss, C.S., to be Cunimissiooer of Salt Revenue for the Fieri den or. From tie tit of July of that year the Collectors of districts ceased to hove nny ooneerc with the salt revenue. The present Silt Department was then gradually orgar.wsl t»y the Cammissteoer, sptdri attention b-isg pi id to the subdivision into circles of the Dtaricu, each of which had prevkuCj been aider Deputy Collectors. An officer eolilled an lusjwlee was placed in charge of «soh circle, hil rank heirs practically the seme to that of a Deputy Collector. The organbotkm of the Department as for as the Madras Presidency is coucvtocI wu pticlknlly completed in iSSs ; bat the «alt revenue of the province of Onsw has ante bees placed radar the Cccrmissioner. and the idditioml oibonlinua laabllchirent required is noC >r*vc be cmuJcrcd is tbe tflect «j*on th# conwimer or the conges which hive been iatrerfowd durioy tbe Imi IMyyma* Oac irap^ctant cl^ngc wi& lie gntit icrfuctlcn in the nember of silt kciorics in lit Prttltlcmy. In 1855 there wert no to* K K a§o Madrai Jubilee Relroifetls. (au«. lh«n m " Hatfo* ta l 8 j 6 that* hid torn reduce! 16 S 1 ! and m the present dale ihnre nr* not more than «& factories. The 6 el imprauiaa foxa tb«e fgurcs maid naturally bp that the ficililies for obtaining licit flit lie! been ft«ily ditniahhcd ; hat this is n« tbc case. The im|«oveaent. in oisncnunicatireiv coosequcM on the eitcauco of railroads, canals, and node have really pineal flit faccorlea within much euier rench ol the popolatica generally than they ever acre before. The faoortB nh»:h have hreo doted were chiefly those eoulh of the Kina District, the altcralions in the Northern Cirran bong otaspiratively fra. Numctoas small faetoria hue been dosed in Velleee rad the Districts sonth of Chinglepit hot the Bickingham Canal in the former, and the Sooth Indian Ridway in the latter, hire Had' inter; oirse comparatively cheap and easy. Oc the West Coast the abolition of the local factories las drool a source of the supply of very inferior salt, which his been replaced by Bon Icy flit, which can be aaponotl all ilor* the eouL The principle* upon which the tdectfoc cf fretoelca fur atolmon wis mode, presided sufficiently for l»ul supply i the peity fictcries which acutely paid their »iy, those difficult of access, aivl those which ptcduccd notorioisly bid ol: wrw abolished, while mimfsctm his been aoere.tritei in the neighbourhood of menni of rommunlcutoi Previously to the otganisitioa ofihe present Sole Deportment, the factories were placid in the charge of ill-paid subordinates, who could he hut indifferently supervised by the Silt Deputy Cdlectoes ; and the Collectors themselves hiving little time to it tend W thii branch of their dutlet, there wis a general tendency to look ipan the Department nerely ai a mens of profiting revenue, little ooasidaation being paid to its working as affecting the people greerally, or to h raider questions, such is :hi* cf the distr-tulion of silt, fr om which difgei to the revenue might be apprehended. This his been entirely altered t the statu of officers io charge of fictorlet has been greatly improved ; ind o coreril review of the cperitioos of tie Drjartseut in its breeder aspects is made by the Ccemissioner, and emloiied in his annual rfpoiU. The peeventice force which hu been organised for the prcdectxo of the revenue bos bom most soccestfal in its opecotfoes freer the point of view of the authoritin. Tt s supposed that there is a tendency to wort the law hanhiy, nnd that the people are baraseed. Of coarse the jMOser cleaves were meet free before there was sny preventive force, or before the intreaSoctfon of the amended law forbidding the possession and ure of salt cuth. The l«w which prevents » |K>or litiouer or fohmuan from helping himself from the stores of spontaneous «lt which he Sods eaCtide hi* door is consequently animadverted upon. But to those who are txgniont of the sanitary condition cf the surreaadings of us ardinuy nuive house, it is a mute: for consideration whether a law pre- venting the ue of what is collected there is not a highly itlutary one. Few of three who speak of the harshness of the laws are aware that eicepC in swamps and places where sea-witer collect! and evnpont.es. spooiacetos soil is rarely fond in n form fit fire human consumption, ind that scores erf rail ire not available outside every nitive hone along the coast of the Presidency. If it wne so the sail law would be ncrecessary, ind a preventive force useless i the pxr peasant would rat hi- riot in his hick yard, and supply himself with silt from ibt tuifacw. Effloresced salt eaieh rareiy contains more than 6 or 7 per cent, of salt. Illicit uJt hM to I* collected tr*d prepared by a long pmoess «if lliiviulra amt boiling, so that a man tanner commit an offitnee iguifOt the wit laws owing to a ind den temptation crowd by a natural craving for a neceseary cf life. Every ouch oilmen is premeditated, and cirried cot with more or less csrelc! preparation. The fundamental principle of Ibe preventive force is that no peracn shall be arrested under the salt laws without bring hcnnglrt before m Irsptctor. Inspector! are men erf goal education and poMii.B, drawing wliries ranging from Rs, *}0 to Rs «oo per mensem, nnd ire supposed to be the cqeaa in position of Depntj Collectors. Inspectors, and no othere, arc empowered to release the pence* arriBtcil aller an enquiry, when treh persons ire inhrm or children, or when they are fire*, offenders, with respect to a quantity of nit no: decoding oat seer, or when they have committed an salt] Mains Jubilu RttmftOt. * 5 « offence through Ignorance or InadveRenct, w when then i» not nffiritot evidence against them. It it found that about 8s pet «nt. of the relcsAcsfall under the wtuad held ; to! aith-rngh at dm releases tinder the fourth hod w«tc owuaon. the law it now generally udetKcod by the tubordinattt, and only ahoot t pwr otnl. of the release* fall under il. A. toon at a perso: it arreaed It U the duty of the nth let making the irrca to tend a rcjK.it to hit immofiatc superior. and to take the person to the 1 upset or. If he t.- within ten miles, or, if not, to the nearest Peike Statloo. The officer in charge of tho ration can release the oSender on hail, c* forward him in custody to the Inspector. The report teat by the Officer making (he arret: it b a printed fair, and It it. carefully compared with the cocterfoil, *p ihu U ia Impound* for a peon to huih up a cat: after it hat otoce been reported. Ktwjr care M taken by the Government to enable the tilt lawi to be wceied with at little harshness at It compatible with the safety of the revenue. Tbe excise tystem *u lint ixtrodueed into the factories of South Cutara in the season cf I&78-J9. In iSSlSj it was introduced into the Tuticortn focfcefa*, and hat ,iuce been extended. «4h the exception of six factories, to the whole of the Prcaidency. Under the monopoly system the mxonficlnren were recalled limplj to manelaetar* -alt which they delivered to Government at foxed rates, tbe uh being stored, and told at 3 annu pee maund by Govemrotob Under the excite tystem tbe mnvdaauren are b»Bd to keep «p all tbe weeks in each beta 17, which are connected with the m a n u f a ct ure, noeaga, and protection of the alt, the Government merely superviitng uoragr awi sales, and gr-iniing the lait, while the manaficruiers make their own inu la disposing of it. It was hoped that the or- system would benefit the Konuiaomrcii, who would get better prices for the soli, ami alw the public, who through competitiun irtong nonufociurrrt would otxaln a Utter quality cf salt at a cheaper price. So for from this being the case, the qcallty cf the excise salt )iat ahowa ro improvement, while prices have risen almost eveiywbeie, in use places to at much as Hand t« annu per tnasnd. Th; matrafectnreis os n body hue not talBdent capital to enable them to execute tbe necessity works befete manufacture is oammentrit, and to wait fee their remnneratico until their salt is stored and scCd. They have therefore been coaiiwlled to place them seises in the hards cf capitalists who give them advances, and who hare teally taken the place of Gonrc merit under the maropoly system. Tbaae cun hiring found it emu to combine than to cc.sr.pcl*, and hirin’ been wilted try a soeceastoo of bad isuoos foe marvsfietore, bare been able to force the price of taht ep to an anpcecedcoted figure. The escis* lystcm has had birdly n fair trial »p to the pttaant time, and there I* very little Jowl* that the presort prices most rail ; hot it is tcsrucly prctable that thay will ever go down generally to the price under tbe monopoly system Tbe qaility has also teen found, if anything, to have deteriorated. Thil is limply the result of the enanriacturer. studying the market Salt is wild to th* dealers by weight, and retailed by them by measurerettt. It n thrr-fire their ohjea to got tbe lightest rail they cam, and light tall is, is a rtle, bod talL Weighment was intredwed in iSj 3 ; measurement was Mfcetitwted for it in 18*6 ; and veighmert wos re-established gradcally between 1857 end iSfd. A Committee is now discui'-ng the pouibUity of Insisting upon 1 standard quality ot salt. On* of the most satisfactory of the operations of the Salt Department is the exteaaket of the fish-curing industry, T*u yt»r* ago e<* of the cuenl fish t count'd In the Pr ct ni eec y was portly serv-dried. a:d pertly salted with sill earth frequently containing not mere than from J to 7 percent, of salt. Upwards of 135 yards have now been opened along tbe coast, and salt U sold within them for use in foih curng at 1 price just sufficient to cover its cost, and tbe co-l of conveying it to the yard. In the official year 1885-86 nearly v$o,cco inlands cf fish were cured at tho* yards. Financially th* Salt Deportment has justified iu oistcr.ce in the last fifty yean. In 1837 the total amount realised was 36 iukhs of rupees ; in 1S86 St was 134 lakhs. The increase in the con- sumption ol tall vstca the rtccganiunon of 1S7S hoi been 17 lakhs cf coords, and tbe increased oxeum psion within the Prradetu.> u aboot 4 lb»- per held cf tbe population. If tin hu Madras Jubiiet Retrospects. .'Emigration. replaced id equi: quantity cl the unwholcwne illicit mil tint -■>* lanrerly uicc. tJ* reorganfocl Deputment ha* done gool war*. EMIGRATION. TT* preisu wt? regulated r/ncm of emigration a the Preodewy cf Madrn hii come into ct*tcnre daring Ibe reign of the Qjmo Empeeu. Ip 1831 darery wu akofeked throughout the Britiih Colonics. xoi Imlcccnmui Iwgin to be Srid cot to Ubiurem to emigrate from Britiih India. It ex bo! ramtll iBpj, bouever, that 1 legal muctmcnt uai pot sol to sHord checks again* Her M»je-ty’« Indian atftttl being decoyed »«ey tsder lalsc pretence, oad also to eniare them a comfceutCe voyage, and prelection after anlraL Faitbec enoamcnli, designed to iraprore Ike condition of emigre me, were paired from tine to time. Mounliio was the lint Britiih Colony to attract Indian labour, and It U KlH tic fi and iMl the lust conventions were signed with Framer. and Indian emigres,!* proceeded undo it to Kftinlco (Bouricol, Gnidalccpe, Martinique, asd French Galana. It mast hare been a Urccg inducement that fint led the agricultural classes of the Fresldency to cross th> ocean, pint, bet the stories of wealth to be acquired in foreign bids were doable* made alluring. Proaimity » Ceylon, moreover, to whioh p&ic the Tanulisna of Southern Indian had for a long period previously been icciistoraod to cross, doubtless led to lemger voyages being u&dertaltn. In titrrs ol widespread agrculrurai distress there is sometimes a ruih to emigrate, when famll c^-wnieliaes whale hamlBS" go tbcoad i but sa:h ceouiocs are happdy rare, and at timea— ra spite ol the considerable indiceraents oStreS— emigrants come in slowly, and it is often diScuit to complete contingents. Fanigrelfc* k always an oatwl fee the criminal who has trade hi. first slip, and (ret. the eye of the Police apon him. Many soch emigrate and prosper, instead of becoming habitual oflrndera, and peopling the Jails, or erUgrallng hvofenurily to the Andamans. So does many a worn in under a dead at home, begin a new life* in a new ocontry. Family eqcabbkf, «pnlsk»n from cute- the Utter especially— odd their quota to emigration. EcLgrznts to British Colonies ore embarked by the Frotector of Emigrants at Madras ; and tb»- tea French Cokcio by the British Consular Ageat «t Pondicherry. The system for the British Cokxo» is as fcilowi. The Emigrv.icc Agent applies to the Protector fee licenses for recruiters — the Limber ask*! fee heir*; regelated aoxolhg to the reqtddtkos for labour from the Government cdtUs Crfony which ht repracou t ^p«e*in wha* district* of tb# Pravdency he inuttn them to •one. O© bring the recruiters tfered thaw*!*#* over the a«Uct»:l V which arc spacious eadwore* o:mtninicg barrack*, and a hospital. Hera focri and all necessaries of good qralky are oburdantly sup-plied to tb* emigrants. Madras Jubilee Rtirospeeti. 5 53 The depots are pmodicnlly inspected by llic Protector, the MatJcsl I rupee I or, and the Depcc Stgeon. the two loir;: being Government o liner, erf high ps.itioo. Tb* emigrant* are examined by the Medsml Inspector k to ‘.heir fitness to undertake the voyage, nod by lb* Depot Surgeon u to their ability to labotr. end rejection* 67 Ihrte cAeers, igatait which there i* no appeal, are r~-arnt. AD the emigrant* who are pawed have to appear jienooslly before the Protector, by whore liar terra* of their agreements are again minutely explained to them, and their willingne** to embark i» anertaiaeiL Sailing -hipt are nearly always med foe the eonveyane* of emigrant* frea Madrai, though her lx breach erf otatraci. Hut soch refusal* are not frequent. tx-d prcnecitioc* ore still n»e rare. An anLcable arrangement is either come to with the Agent at the depot by those who change their mind, the Utter paying the expense* ; or, If they are pa open, they ibiecod prior to the date erf embarkation. When all the emigrant* have been inspected, leave to embark i* given, and the sea betwoen the teach and the ship u soon dotted with the mire ah boat* into which the emigrants ire put — sixteen to 0 boat. A* scon as all are on beard, the Protector sign* the nominal rolls, the , or Ini mat, to or in movable properly , wdU; all «her documents ac* tejube.1 to be registered. For fegtstrsixei purposes the Madras Presidency — which contains an area of 138,985 square miles, ssd a population of 30,832,448 — as divided into 22 distracts, and 232 sab districts, the districts being conterminces with the limits cf the Revenoe Cdlectorate. The sab districti arc siao, is a rale, co-exlrnsse with the Uriahs and the divisaxa of Depot/ Tnhsildais and Sob-Migta rales. The Deportment is administered by 22 Registrars, 332 special and official Sub-Registrars, and 20 Probationary Sab .Registrars, under the control of an officer, designated Iospectce-Genera! of Refi^tratloev. The Regret rar- sre located at lie hori-quartcre of the District, and are paid by fixed salaries, varying (mm Rs. too to Ki 500, aad by a commivoon of 20 pet cent, on the amount of fees collected and recalled by them during the month, the maximum being fixed at Rr. 5a for all Registrars, except the Registrar of Madras, who is alio wed Rs. teo a month. The special at*d official Sub-Registrare, ed whom there are 3:6 and 16 respectively, are locate:', at the Taluk sad Sub- Divirion wtationi. The special Sab-Registrars are distributed into seven classes, ot grades, end are immnaraUil partly by a fixed salary, and partly by commisEco. the former ranging from Rs. 30 to 7 J, ard the latlre bring at the same rat* (Rs. 50) as thit allowed to Registrars generally. The Pmlatiotory Sals- Registrars, wlo are Unhandy gradutes, are poid Rs. 20, a*»d there who arc undergraduates and matriculates Rs. 15 a month. The retabiidiment- of Spccrai Registrars and Sab-Rcgtsuats ore paid pertly hy salary, and partly by a commission of 19 per cent, on the gross BecUlratlon ] Madras J»bilrt R el roj ft els. , SS coBectiwin remitted Into the treasury. The caciil Sab-Reglstrart receive a oommission of 20 per rent, u peroral remuneration on the fee* they renal, nnd 2* per cett. foe their e'tnblishmeots. The tpeeiil registering titficera ore required to obtain a practical knowledge of their wort In the olbce of lb- Distort RtRistfur hefore entering upon their ditto. The nnnei.it atetrart statement shows the results of the works.'.* of the Department in Mid no sBte tie AO win introduced Scfi'.a ufarwre sr : Aixt*Z*r* t*f4 M S»5 1*> *»>!• *$3TV» «44»yfe *.wj «m«i ja.rr* ri'£ 3I iuStS .. *>•*) •f'A.J „ W4W .,0-1 1-0 „ l-l-i .. I-I-T .llHi The ‘urplns of receives over etpraditur* wi« Ri 75,531 in 1*73*74 i R*- 3t.io* in '03 *4 : and Ri 1 TV. IJ9 In 188586. The aggregate vim of the tranwcliotts was 6} cruets in 187J-74, IlA crates in 1883 84, end ia,V urccj In 1W5-&6. It was remarked by the Isle Cavern oe of Midro, thit by mrani of registration " the reralort of the people 3 very gt rally L-cr«md ; • seat* of tecure pcenvWn, which rome highly eni«;ht»ned countries might well envy, i t being regendered ; »hil» the Intom* of the eomrianity * greuly benefited. and is likely to be more serf more breefiled for year* to amt. - Anydis&voit with which the Regiurauw law might hare been vi cored npjo its Enl intridottkvn in India, is cwoeqwooi 0/ tbe stringent provisions which * amtiioed enforcing a tnmrwhsl minulr dmoription in Bntnira.nts relat.n* to inmovabU properly, dwippranx! upon its attuning its two great olj-ci, vil ditcoanig- lng forgiry and false csjjreee, snd erraling s traMwtrthy record of till* 10 iraswable property. Rtgritrauco offices have beta, and are being, established in antra eunvenient to the inhatttsits of tbe country to facilitate reccutse to registration ; notices have teeo, and ore being, freely cl related among them, pcfnttrg oat the advantages of registered ma non-eegiserei documents ; and the special registration oiircrs, who devote thcii whole time aoi attention to cspudluj the tositwss ot the Dtpartrrent, strive to rake registration everywhere popular, by preventing untircesury delays and obstructions, ir,d by rendering the procedure as simple as posable. The instruments that ue now no* commonly registered are wills, gifts, deeds of adoption, ncthoeitots to adopt, settlements, [units:: and main ten u>:e deeds, sales, mortgages, perpetual leasee, agricultural nnd non-ugricJtural leases, awards of arbitration agreements, bonds, &c. 7b* Sipreme Government, in its review of the Administration Reports of Registration of tbe wreraJ provincra for the year 1 >80-81. remarked '—“Tbe steady progress which lakes place ie toe development of registrati* in tbe Madras Presidency apposrs to the Govemoeot of India to be cWcdedly satUfnttoiy, *"d lbs Governor General in Council ctwcora with the Madras Goveoimart in the view that every such eri.cntrai a a matter fee coigraMbltca, ns implying greater ae curdy of till, oad diminished litigation, laompcmwd by rmlucret S rate eap-ndltore 00 law and Justice." Again, cq the Reprets for 1 884-85. the Supreme Government su'd t— "To begin with the Madras Presidency, tbe progress which has been so marked during tbe psut few years his been folly maintained. The financial remits are ilso very satisfactory, the income of the year hatisg rUen to nearly 74 lakhs, sbowirg on increase of 19 per cent- above the kghesl rtvenne obtsined In any year sire, the organisation of the Department." Moira i Jabitu Rtlrosfutt. 'Pont 0*ce. 2s6 POST OFFICE. •' II li hereby reacted that the exclusive itch! of conveying letters by pxl Item place so place a il hi e the territories of the fail India Cora cony shall be in the GoeemorGeDCral of India in Coai»ciL” So ran lh« presMani of she Act of 1S37 ; and, 10 qnote the wards of 0 well-hnown aolhorily on the ndmiarstration of Ihe Pen* Ofl«X "Until iSj; Il wos 1 pocilire privilege to be allowed to send private Iritro by lie Government Dak 1 ' Hum schedules were aciexed U> ihli Ad showing Ihc rates « inland posing', and * was recced " thal the full postage shall be pa»1 either on receipt, or on delivery, it th* optic® of tie sender, and thal, J the thing uaveyol be transferred from a Peer Office in one Presidency to 1 Post Office In inrtbn Prt&iiencT. no addltbail charge shall be made on account of rech transfers." Postage was collecied in cash, aid the fee >u regulated according to the dimace to width tie article hid to be carried. The krwtu fee was oee anno ; and this « >* charg*! for carry trg a letter not eiceedi-g one tola in weight, or a neuapaper a« exceeding three and a half toU* In weight, a ilistatce not eicwding *> railed For cs crying the same letter 5 03 miles the charge ■« nine i liras, and for t.*oa miles one Pipe'. Tlic highest charge :n a newspaper net exceeiing there ami a half tolas In weigh; was three anna*, and this uw> imposed when the distance exceeded •» miles. Thus, while that scicdale of rates war an feree, the prauge duty on a letter sent from the City or Madras to the head-nartera cf the Cennns District, a distant* of ortr JCO edits ""la* than ele.cn anras, and that too altboagb the letter might not weigh more than hilf a toU ; and on a letter from Madras to Tincere-ly, 1 dislance of over 400 mile*, the charge wmld be eight annas. Scheibers to a Moduli newspaper residing in Calicut w»ild le required to pay this* annas p.ugc co each copy they roes red, and six anaas if it exceeded three aod a half tolas in weight. In tie cai of letters, when the weight exceeded coe tol», but did noc exceed two tedas, tbr charge was doobled i and for each additional tola, or friction «.f a tola, tingle pottage was wJdtd. The postage fees on panels were peoportionately heavy, and Ibe sciedule to this AK makes no refoiente at all to parcels eiceedlng dco tolls, oe > 5 lhe. in weight. Tbo duty on a parcel of that weight if tarried jeo miles was Rn »}, and if cart In! i.oco miles Rs. Jli. Toscil commuaxations even wader these cnaiStim* were not very w idely extended, IS only main line, connecting places of important* la the interior with the scat of Goveramere were kept open. Post Oflvrrs in the interior of the Pnaifcncj of Madras were with a few ciceptkcs under the charge of the Collectors of Dhtricti ; and the management of the whole was In the hands of a leal PwlmaUerGenaal who acted rolfr the control ol the Local Government. In Ihe year l 8 jO a Postal Ccmmhaisn was appointed in India, and iU refer, which was published ia the follower year, led to the. f-fct®’ of th* Act cf 1S54. ■ le ' rb 7 >** Act of t»d 7 repealed. FroriBcc was tor the fir»l tin* made is the use of p.*lagc suaips ; rates of pwUge were fixe.! witbaet reference to the dioance to wltKh an article was to 1* curled. except in the era* of [or cels, and ihe whole of the ptreal ajiwsgemeats in India were placed under the control *!ei of (cetiRe fee official correspondence were at 6n4 the unit u for ordinary ccrrespccdcnce ; hut remark oble reduction: hire sisce beta mule, xtA at the pNMM tlew a weight not acceding ten tolia an l- sent by foil fee tat asm, and only cue anna etna b charged 6n every idduiccal lea tolas up to fetty toll* Since the year 1854 the devdoptnect uf the Pc« Office in the Madras Presidency has proceeded with grc*l rapidity. In the year 1856-5? th.miih -ere being carped over a diuance of y.SySI rules ; In the (tar 1H5-S6. the distance ow w hich they -ere curried by the several mode* of conveyance wa» 10,259 miles. In the former year they were carried ceily 65 mile* by rail, ohiie m the Inter year they travelled over 2, 1 54 miles by thu means i and from thii K may be understood how much the time in transit most have (*tn reduced throigfioxt the greater pan of the Preeider cy. I» the year 1854 only 150 Post Officer had been ealnhlidied la the Preeidency ; in i860 the number had risen to 165 ; at the dose of 1871-72 there were 560 ; at thr dose of iS 5 >Bi there were 71 ? i end on the 1st April. 1886. no less than 1,065 oft *^ “ere open. In spile cf thii raped increue, however. 'X is aaU only in towns and very large village! that offices have been esubliihed , but. in coder to proi-le greater facilities ele-bae. 614 l«U-r lows bod been [diced In ootlytng villages bet: re lie dot at 1885 -S6, and 476 village penmen bail been appsnied -hose duly it la to clear those letter boars i=d deliver oniefes in rnral Ir.iUs. Since the 1st April. lSSfi there has been a farther increase in the number of Post Officci in the Presidreey; and there is now an office fee every ill squire ntCes cf conetry, and for every 26,715 cf prpcilatioo. By coovening sqoaie miles Into square kllucaetrec, the (xnal rystem of the PreOdi»ry Id reaped to area and populatRo may be eoaifured with those of comtrits is the aestera world* Roughly speaking then lime U fouul to I- one c&ce to every jeo square kilometres. la Great Britain thaw ia on* office to acvry 18 equate kilometres. ar>; «\vry 1, 161 of population ; in Germany one to every $> •quite kiloo-trev and every 2,6 of population ; and in Sweden cse office to every 215 square kilometres, aad every 2,311 of pcyifalijn. The ocanlry where the development of the Post Office Bud closely tv-emties that which has been reached in Madras Is Greece, which has one office to every 295 square kUomrtrei, and cvsry 9, 205 of l-tpsilatca. In Egyjc there are J.522 square lifctneirea, and 4a, 807 uf pqulariun for each office. The wiaber of officers, done* and others employed in the Deportment in the Presidency has rf increased is the same ratio as the mimb-r of officers ; xoi, as will presently appear, the Increase ia this respect is insignificant in ccttiparisun with the vast expansion in the work of the Past Office that has taken place The number employed os the 31st March, 1S70 -is 5,134 ( on the 31st March. 1B81. it hid risen to 5,289 ; >nd on the corresponding date in 18B6 it wu 6,495. The camber of inides, incloding letters, newspapers, parcels, and bed: nnd (attorn packets given cut far delivery tn 1856 57 was 5.818, WO; in tSyt yj it was 13.922.227 t in iMftSi It »>c 26,451,680: and in 18B5-86 the ntnbei but in crowd to 38.633. 26p Drring this period the a amber of letters rote from s.coftoco to 33,000, c*», aad of newrpipert from 601. txo to nearly 3.OJO.COO. 1* L Afadras Jobiitt Rtimptdt . * 5 * The u* of Iclirri end Forei.pi Foe! Cirds »« iatroducad In July, 1S79 ; aid k may be IntenwlEg to mentxc thu the rahm given trot for iWivety tlulng sSSj-Sd was no lea then S.523.219. These ate included in the 3 J.ooO,«o of letters. In the ruler foi (he tnnnngctnent of the Post OBee which were tint itmoi in l*SH '' dUcKed tbit "in order to protect n. fer u fnsalUe the puhhc mads from the clients of n^.lwry. offleen in chiTge of Poet Offices shall not Inowlnjly receive coin, bullion, preckM -looes, or Jewels for <1 (ranch either by letter oe banghy,- but from the lit January. 1S7S, the Itwiratcc of Holered letters or perc.di, the contenu of which were valtibk, was introdured. The insurance fee wu at fint 8 rasas |>er cent., hot U was sinrequeetly reduced to 4 only. In the year 1884 85 there W.rr 14,169 rc^oteied letters tecairi in the Mid nil Presidency, the insured ralue of eiveh was Hi. 6,103.623 ; 10*13.071 parcels. the imrrred ralue of which *u Rs. 5.879,5*1. Hie l&urenie fees reel lied ua rat ted to Rs. 31.417. and olthoojh the fee i« » iroall. ■ conoderahfe revenue hos been derived from t hi. lro.in.wc Who: b mail utsf.ctnry of all in ro.ar.-t-. « w 1th the worfcng of Ibis sjtlem H to did that, In spite of the ceraptatkro that it rosy to offer, it lus ltd to to few fraud* on thi pert of postal ow/Ay*. lodging, however, trorn whu is sited rn paragniph 57 of the Direct cr Coer el’s repert on the oprruicei* of the Po--. Office for the .war 1885 86, there would appear to besrxxe danger of the .y-tem being cccntionilly elroiol l.y semleri cf lusurel attkles who desire to cbeet If* addressees, and hold the Peel Office rtspnmihle. This they cm et lean endeavour to do by enclosing ccotetts other thin those which they declare. To. .eluc payable business was introdrcol froor DKrmbse m, 1877. and la*, like the ether prfcKiinl branches of Post Office work, p«*d through 1 rnpid development. During the pair 1S7S 79 there Wire tot articles recent! in the Presidency for de-patch, Ur* dcchued value of oaxh was Ri 1,595. in rS8i.82 tho aiaher of articles hid risen to 1.1,19s, «•» valoe <* "h- by the Post 0®c« being R*. 410.985 On the lit January, 1880, the Money Otdrr Dqurt-r»nt ws. uansferred :o the Pea Office, nnd his since drown reroaiibfe powers of reperrat. In lSto-81 tho umber of money orders istied in the Pretdrecy wa 218,597, and their r«he R*. 5,542,507. The ordere issued in 1882 83 were 565,361 in number, and their value Rs. 8144,427 1 “M* «" 1885-86 the number had r«m to 511,814, ltd the value to Rfc 11,168,596. The number rad value of paid orders inmtuwd at tires sue rate, the Ogarev for 1885-86 brio- 555,052 orders, led the axiwant paid cm them R*. 11.650,927. ihls rapid growth is r» doubt due to th* gresier facilities which the !'<■< Office .fiords In comparison with the Treasury flep.rtrncnl, with which the management fccm.rly MUd. Post OSces ire much nrae aaMnm than Treasuries, and much more easy of ««*“, and arrangement* have been trade whereby lb* Foil Offi te transmits the money order from the (ffice of issue to the office of payment, delivers tU amount through n peatman to the pwyre, an! obtains an acknowledgment of payment freo. the fetter for tbt « tisfsetion of the remitter. The penaice of deffiwsing th* moat of the order to the joyre at his rwidrero hai not yet been widely introduced in outlying village* i hat the number received tor payment in such places is not consaireahl*. The Pom Office Savings Panic was estahlirhro! from the 1st ApB, 1SS2 ; and at the dote of the year 1882-83 there were 4 jt 6 accoints opto with a Iodine to the credit of drpowors of Rs. 2.60.741. On Die 14 April. 1SS5. there were it, 1 19 account* 05*0, the balance of deposits being Rs. 13.46,871; and co the 1st April. 1SS6. lie nccncnt* hrol irvctcased as number to 20.609. and the balance ot adit of the depositors to Rs. 19,23,012. Slue* the due Ion mentioned nil account* in tb» District Savings Bank have been transferred to the Fc*t Office, nnd the numl-wr of acuoent* and th* balance of depot-.! bare in consKprence inreraao! enccmcoaly. In R«Jc 318 of 'be Mi,« P.^l Ga a* it ts intimated thu " the objocl of Gorernmen: in esuhiiahing Port Office Savirg. Bask* is to preside a ready manat for the deposit cf savings, and so to encourage thrift ; " ltd from the foregoing Madras JtMUt Ritrosprits. , S9 poniciUn it wotld .ppenr that a cotwitrable degite ct mcim has bea utalned toward, the fulfil sent »l, Moanl Road. Minnugodi, Mylapore, Mjwcr, Naff-ire, Ntrguabawlaa, PalgfcU, Pamnalo-h. Pcoiuimallco, Pudukoeah. Rcmnad, Salem, Saidapet, Sow carpet t, St. Thames Mount, Tan-ore, Tinipnti, TiBnijaebar, Triihinopoly Fort, Triplicjse, Vaniyombidi. Vepcry. VirwdnpMi, Walnjnnagir. anti Worior. The mtmlrerof mtnngvs of all (lutes trnnrmittei from the difecent cflice- in the Madrai Divide® advanced from 23,394 in fie )-tr 185S-S9 to 287,919 in 'h« y*« 1885-86, and the val*: from R.. 46,46; in the forma to Rs 6,2*051 in the latter year. VVhro thrtclrgraph »«.fn»t introduced into In d ia the Cgtiah. were totnpoted and reed c-T by tlte >lgh( and left ddectiom of a magntt placed within teverai (oovol'iticor of cop|>er wire. Shotly I doer 1S57 the Meete-vctem wit intradwew), a«l trailing by -our.1 from tin: laps of an clortxo magnet U now ariversal in Iadn. Fortretly there «o» hot one vydent of wording, that u f-y the mtllnary open ctrrent •, now in tie Ceotml Teh*;n>|* oflice ut Madru tdrculu ire worked by ordinary open circuit, by throagh Circait. by closed circuit, by donhle comrnl 'login working, by doable t-orn.nt (•nplex acciing. and by quntlntplex wwiriivg. Formerly all InUrtuplIom were repalrol ly line r»oer»> A fanlt cecomd between two Macicoa. ay tco miles apart, and > man wat tuned bom each mol, and iad to etamine every inch of the line until the fail! ntu reached. Hie two men having met, repaired the frail, ami returned to their ret pee live sta iica New oil the lines are tested twice 1 itccith to see that they are in gw! eloetrital older, and whenevir a faalt ocora it is easily localised within a few yard- of the piscc ; a mnner is ordered o«t to the epc*, and the Occident is areally rcpiirod in a few hour.. All the -igo.lt.rv have to jovt an entrance nammatie® in general eleittcnury olrcation. and, after nine tnccchs to a yen of technical education, they have to put a final eunuf>t.uu. Public Work*.] Madras JubiUe Rrtrvtfixtu 261 PUBLIC WORKS. la !ke yeir 1837 t>* KMC ut Ftblte WoA* In th* Pr*ildwcy of Moil ras »«s thw •«* Of (U Mc« 0 «o «id • „ a ir*» al .\tA 4 rtf^nlicoi of tV tr.rrw of ir U M m* »«>»ad catajhlioi. • Itu*, u 1 Gmwifctftol*, r„ c»rir».r f cu if tl*y ar* nit m 4 t the *try fim U uvrilM. aul ttai In r**e lm*u!»xi. it » il iku mjwry n*ir»? w it* pk)i;>* oc 3U«S*4 in; « ** CWW nuituly ttpta »kar :Ur* $£ tg ar-«sa w 10 !rc,, ' ,lto - ,to h - *- *-" im ^ vr% uum Or IrrtfMbt h>» Crrliiriy *»>• rracdoi cco-itin! uf **»n. ukp IS- U (feie liii been in nr*t •imlv* ar.J iiMtttutuhk cxt*,ti\t*rz. icolir di tt* r*/ t* ihz ta»ll T iK«r m »U ixNrdMi. *ul in other* Oc to lh* fclwa{K »> le ctami. ar4 *;TV«*t> ihe os entry o*ec< ai«K 4 nUt ta'SCiM orri Rt*ctut AUatmat, rr! it ir UApuattv etnan (W totkn^ vl *v»J inWu ih* InteatlM »M CimtOTOXO'.* ^ itr«?r«4 to* «Mk tU euttly d«yn(Wtt itj«i ihf Ico! /*:*» U fa> nrtvjn ut 4 dutit* ix thar cxi th»* vxr-ft.** of :►#<* me sc ut run •» rcc nutt b« «nfi«d ii r>*f,l ; 1 ii rum by bffiM, u* 1 h* g*+l U>ly of U* v« v lj t»ux be x-.«hsuj tU»l fre.lfbl Atd Mlhr.e Cu«racr.a?c»i«*. ia>riiMit r£ it* of tsr* ti th iMxft , oren in I.miui v^-*n. A.a Mtfir.c UMDuuwm. ur*e.u«»« tf it. <4 it* CtffMvy rnt*l cw»n.« «*> Ahrrx al ut nil of Cjr-iu»Ur A |A>,i k ahr>^ ft l»(Al b*r k- lh- kruvUdfQ, ini T>.* VfiHm imJtr which *.hii lamentable condition of afhiri <»a:iao;tl h*d bom gnvltially evolved frr«x) ihtf w>«h. ia the early days of BntUh rule, every Col^tor wx* hi* o«n EtgitMcr, »nd, lb uUilioa to coOxtioK ' h * rccauc. c.poulnl mnully. «vtl»oI piof.iUoiu.1 HUKluce. owddcnbl* UI« ca Iho ap-kwp an! impiowmcnl o( Ihe *ork» from which the r*»cntie »• dolvnt Ihmi(jh ln[imU) i( mu be admilic-J tha’. il< Colkctora^wto *«ie refouiblt for ihe rcirnuc ihnulil C*, h»vr much to uy to the uorki upc which the roenue depended, yet, ki m amount ct icil will male up tn w.tnt of fnfntionnl training it followed that the wane or money attracted attention, and (rum time to time efforts were mad; to Lii the CoUcCoe. by *|i|»x»tmis ” Superintend enti of Tank Krpiir., - But for many yenra the rramtei of the U-tcr cficer* »a too limited to he of any partial h.nefit ; and h >u not until tSj} tbit the whole Presidency in divided Into three disiKes each awio the charge of a “Cnil Engineer, " with > snitable estalibshmru, tnl the whole placed oi-ice the oattrul of an Enginecofli: fnr back as i;S;, and which was responsible for the superintendence of the fotlifiatkne ^rnemtly ; of thr rowds, bridges and public ImiHingv, both Civil and Military, nt lb. Pmkluuy town ; tc^ji-.her with all Militiry (and Civil up to 1S3S) boliling* in the province" ; in; roods and brijgra in nntorrents. The erginwring works under the Brard'wcre dhtrioatrd is ten ilmoxn, cotrei|*snding with tbe divisions of the Army. Five of thew dirisions weee ccmtrcllod by Sopetintendcrg Engiseerr, with executive odiceru, a suitnb-e estaKis hm ea t of oveeveer Srrjesota, Sc i and in tbe retraining ire, the execution of works was undertaken by the Commanding, or Staff Officer. Thus it will b* teen lint fifty year. Metros futiUt R/troifedt |PnbUc Work*. 362 ago the conduct of Pdile Work* in the Presidency of Midrat oat divided between ■ Military Woric* Burns and the Public Work* proper. Thla arrangement drf oat week wills aad in 1S3S the imptetinre of the "Miranv;*' Department to tbc ttrvtror of the country, tod the necessity cf itrenmhrring » « to enable it to cope eflrcecilly witk th* -nut an>Mxt c£ week dcvrfrzzg rpon lt f bcc*mr r* notice the benefit* to be der.reil by the Sate from the systematic and Judlcion* eapetufiture of public money In the promotion U piWic weeks. The Commission also rccomme&lrd the rcahlisb* tatm of eee Drputrarnt dvr lie einngemtet el nil Public Works, Civil or Military. At this, dale the entire cost of the Pabli C Week- Esublishmonl wn si lakhs per ar.num, and tbc expenditure on W'teks lit lakhs. The propoola of lb* CommiMion >n«ohv*l an r urinal ehatge of neatly rjJ Uklis fur establishment, and nn inr.ai. expenditure of *8 llkba After modi discussion, tbe new establish- mtot wire santtHO-d for tbe year 1S3S, and thus, for the fii« time io iu Jmlory the Department, at 1 whcJe beans* an exeentire Department. In otnsequerce of the Mutiny in Bengal. the ixpesditore on Public Works wan moth restricted, and a ccosidesable tort of the Public Work* mUblishmM itneticoed la i8j8 ns discharged in tbe year I$ 5 » Is tS 4 o doubts arose at to whether lb* opr“io wa. not too elaborate, and in l »>3 the question was referred to a Committee upon whose mximmcndatlont aorne radical cbugB in tbe executive were made. In tjjo. in cotueqaeacc cf the duBculty of nnlatnining the minor irrigation works, a Commisslnn wa* assembled to consider the eipedxncy of fuithtr mugavv-itiin, Bit it was net cntil 1872 that peattical effect was given to Us recommendations The prindpal charges were tbe appointoent cf twenty-one District Engineers in direct caoitinlcalioa with the Chief Engineer. The cost of the new estiblisatncat was set down it 2tJ lakhs. Thl* orgntiimlsxi -as succeeded in t8;8 by the Superintending Engineer system ; the Presidency beep divided into fire circles, rich under a Superintending Engineer, and 39 Ececutise diiblon*. In 1879 considerable reduction! Wi re imdc in the Extcutrrc Scaif, is cocsequeace of financial pram* caused by tbc famine ; nod the nimdair of circnlire dmstccs was reduced to 29. It ccing found I hit with the iacreowd areas thus given to retch division, the suff cf the Department was do longer equal to the wock cipcctcd front it. I he grrstr. part nf the Public Works in tbe local Fand Circles were haidrel orer to the L*cal Fund Boards for execution by (heir own agency. Tbe consequent rreinakra in the con- tribitioo of the Local Fund* to the owl of tbc Public Works eaibllsliment, anointing to aboil 5 i lakhs, together w ith th. (ir,inciil pressure then eusiine, involveel a Mill farther redaction in lSSo8 i *l>rn 15 "Hem of the Eogineer EsnblUhaent. and 79 tipper *nlmrd*»ut were retired. Bat in the year tSSi brighter times dawned npto the Depatmmt, whkhntlmttuxl ofa large ircrew Pobllo Works 1 Madras JubUtt Rftrosptrts. *63 in the esahliihment, ml the Proadrsuty wes re-nrr lrged biio sit Superintending teginen' circles, sibdividei loro 30 creative divisions ; which, with the excision of alteration* made from tine to lime in the October of division** U lie organisation now In force. Hnripg thus outlined the m u 4 formcCce cf the Public Wort* Depctrtirwu!, »ml briedy sketched it* organisation, it 00', y remain* to monlion > few types of iu work. The most Important of the Public Works of the Madras Presidency-ceber then those of Irrigation— itiy (e divided into three dines, *it. : Coiomuiiiatloas, Hartwics, and Buildings With 1 few exceptions no works of the first cfnss remain uodar the Department, nnd the eccepticos rtfer-ed to will, as toe a ns they ire completed, 1* bund«fl user to the Local Fred Boards concerned. Up to 1 rery recent due nil the bridge* In the Presidency town were maintained by the Depirtineot ; but they hire now been hwojtd over to tie Municipality ; ard in future yen* it h not probable that any roads ce bridges "i'J be ronMrKted by the Dcputaent, excepc In case, where the Local Fund Beards ore mbit on scootat of the expense to nnleitike the work. With re^ud to Harbours, tbe works at Midru *'• destribed on nnccha page. The pier u Gopslpore is 1H0 alluded to, nnd il is merely iseorssiry to aiM that i: will be completed daring the pet-sent year. The improvement of tbe Cocanuta harbou by means cf lengthening the groynes at the mouth of the Ccciiidn river, has lately ergaged the attentioo of the Depart mutt, but II is probable that the idea of extending them will b« ebaodooed iu las-eur of dredging cm the bar. The wore at tbe Paamben Pnst have, dner 1S79, been carried on by the Marine Department, but prior la that date they were ussier the Department, and cotri-toi chiefly of blasting and dredging to make 0 passage fcff cowling wrli Tho harboUIS of Mnrgakee and Negepalnm hav« also been considered, bnt they preset* aceelingly difficult problem and their ia tp ro seraeot is at* likely to lie atlempUd foe some lime. The Ciua Mllsgro dun at Cochin gave rise to some uneasiness two years agu, hat ll.: rerolial neasires taken bad the desured edect. To loro now to tbe dm of " BaikBnp,” It mast be admitted tbit in proportion to i!i atae anJ importance the Madras Presidency has few modern buildings of architectural importance, bit within the last ten yron much In* been dear at the Pr es id enc y town ud at OcUeamaad to Improve matters. Axecg the largest and mewl impxtaat UfiUry buildings constructed by the Department may be mentioned the Military Convalescent Dept* at Wdl^gcou ceiling t ;4 UJu ; the Law trace Asylum at Ootocamucd, S| Inkbs ; Fa-fly ^imters in Fort St. George and Conasnore; Barracks at Fort St. George, Ca n aa n ore, St. Tho-ras j . Meant. Bangalore, and Beilary, and many othe Military landings c ( vuriou* description*. It may he added that most of the bonding . mimed abtnc were conpteud with little demotion in out from the estimated amour*. Among the Civil haild- ir£i. the most iwpxtan' that hate been coosiructcd of late years are Government Haase. Oottca- munc, the Postal aed Trie graph OBro*. Madras, the Senate House of the Madias University, the Presidency College, tbe Lying-in Hospital, am! the Ophthalmic HospfciL With these, and many other baildicgr, tie name of Mr. K. F. Chisholm, late Coeaalting Architect to the Govemncr.t of Madras, will be hoooiirsKy handed down to piatority. From this brief sketch of the Pep*elrr*nr, it will be seen that since t8j?, whr-a the reproachful words of Sir Arthur Cotton were written, much ha* been done to ensue tbe p«b!ic work* of the Presidency being carried on in a systematic manner. Tne result has been most tatlafactcey. The main limes of road, and thocaands of miles of era. rend, have been metalled ami bridgwk, and (sttce 1879) lumled over to the Local Fund Boards, who year by yen are improving tbe "Ccnimunlta- Ilona" hv tuning new reads and repairing existirg «*-; liras leaving the Public Week* Depart- rant free to devote more attention to the subject of " irrigation." Tbe difficrity, however, of the ■ p-krepof lie minor Irrigation works stall ccotinuer, and in 1S83 it was fotrnd necessary toentrasa the work of obtroiing hydraule information and preparing islmaies for there work* to a separate Madras JuiiUi Rttnifrtls. [Railway*. J 64 branch of the Department known as the "Tank Maintenance" Kheo*. Unfortunately, owing to financial prnair*. nearly the whole of the esaublUhment for this work tod to be .bo! I shed at the commencement o f (to. year, aad for tome time it wai feared that the scheme would have to he held in abeyance fur an iivdediite period. It is now, however, coctraplitoJ to teoramcnce opeiouxa open a modified wale, for there can be no qcration of the great impxtano* of carrying out the repair, to these mioor works (which iorlude 3 l. 6 «S Ultra) in n systematic manner and upon stientific (rieciple* Tha retrospect ihould not to doled wilboy inentiun of the Corps of Madras Engineers, the ulh-.cn of white tore frcea the enriitet day* Him a peoro.-er.t part in the puble worki ci the Presidency ; *o roach *: that a Civil hiitwy of tha turps (the Military hiatcry ha. already been written) would be alcou a complete history or the Ptblic Work. Drparimsnl RAILWAYS. Althcegh tome prc^rTO had teen slide with die conitructioo of Ruluuy. ia England at the time of Her Mayrity’i aawkm. It woi n« until rcrenl yein iftet thu event tbit practical itepi were taken for their ictralictlar Into India. Sotc of the earlier. Indian Railway Conrpinlei wire tamed in London ta 1S45. to: ihe proecon food it impossitde to ruse the nocmtaiy fie* witho.it the asrirU---oe of Government. Thii led to the ndopcica of what u l noun as the "guarantee" system, under which lines tie mice throrga the fcutnrae&talily of Companies » ho receive from Government a guarantee of 1 certain rite of IaiereB npcc the capital expended, the rate helng at tint 5 percent, with Jul! the larplui proliti beyond that figure. The direct p.Munlmy intttws: which, aider tha amtng.-menl. the Government hai in the nioceo of railways, lavolml the no: fully for tome luperririoa and cooteol, whlrh u provided fot in the owtatta. and It eaerclw .1 in England through a Government Director, .ad in India through the Ccnsclt-ng Englceeia for KaUwayr. The VI ad rai Railway Cotnpsoy originally tanned on Ike 8th July. 1S45. “• <*J«I toing the oxatiuclion of a line from Minimi to Ariel The Company was dxwJved In the following year, and k was root antil the Eut Itriiati and Great Jcdion Pcnlrr.il. Railway Companies had oVainol a guarantee of fotereU that the sab-wcl of a raJoay In the Madia* Pretoieocy wat revived, lo l 8 p)!h* Madras Company endeevccired to obtain term* simJxr to thee* (n <» to Cudilipah and Ilrilarj. The p-cteat Midnu Railway Company wae formt .1 in iSja, and hi firtt omtiact uas for the construction of an experimental line from Madru towardi the 'Vw C«n«t. 'Hie (inealco of the general system of lintd wu still aiwt'.le-i, tot tto arrival of an Agent la Junauy 1S53 rendering a CoaunKixmenl neceauiry. the Government of Icdia ibortly «fter«ardi directed that 1 Irne fmen Madra. at fir as Mutral to 1! coce cnnilractcd, a» the belt line for a n citeoilnn of the railway in any direction that further surveys night show to be deiiraKe. Tto first sod was turned on the 9th Jine, but before noth pregreu had toen made it wai agrre-l that the line ihould he mended to the \V«j Coast. A nxitract for thii perpase wai extorted in tSjJ. A fimhrr contract for the Boliwaya.) Madras Juiilu Rtbasftth. t6 5 construction ct lie Konh-WM Line wat entered into in August, 1858 TTie flrd seethe, iron Mu! mi to A not, wm opened lie traffic 1 miles m Unglh, wai trantdarrad to tha Soithrm Mahratla Compnj, n that the total length cd the Mid nu Hallway l» at pneent 8}l miles. Called h now beisg sabstitutod for Beypore as the western iambus, ind tall oaten si 00, 5 mile* in lorgth, wijl I* opened towards the end of this year. A brooch, a* mild keg. from Pdgiut Station to the loan ii al» under ccceBa-tka. The South Indian Railway, which a also " guaranteed,” consists of amain line fron Madra.to Tutcorin with Ecancho fron Chir*>epil to Arhonim, fhx» Villnpnrm to Giagi titer, wh«r« it joins the 1‘ordicherry Railway, fron Tan jure to Negapstnm, from Trschiropoly to Enal*. and fron Msaayichi to Tlnneselly. The first portica of the amlmillttg was on the 5’ 6” gauge from Nega- patasa to Erode, bit when the eitcrolom to Madras ial Tuticaln »err rnncticned, it was deter mined that the entire system should be on the metre gtaje. Tic line fron Negapatan to Erode was conewnced in Miy, 1859. !>y tie Great Southern of India Hallway Conimny, and completed in December, i86l. The line from Aifcaum to Conjeertram was coaaoeaad in March, 1804, by the Indian Tramwny Company, one was oraspleted on the f 6' gauge u May, 1865. The Carnatic Railway Cceapwwy took o*e» the latter, aid entered into a contract In 1870 tor ita exteomn to Cuddalore ; hot in July. 1874, tie two tndertaVingi were amalgamated, Older the title of the South Indian Railway, and the whole system is now co the metre ga lie, the coivenlmi of the Ntpyatai to Erode section having been completed in Doresnber, 1870, and that of the Askcoans to Cenjec- senna Motion in July, 1878. The litre from Trkhine^wly to Tatianin was compacted in January. 1876, ad that from TaBjoie tn Madras in July, 1879. The Focdicherry bra;, eh was c£«Md in December, 1879, and the Chingiepit to CcajeeTerxm section on the 1st January. iSSi, These being aatil quite recently the only open lines in the Madras Presidency a few ramirlii may now l« made as to their financial results. Unlike M of the gutraotred line* in other part, of India, the Madras and Sirrah Indian Raiiwtiys, thoogh crmpwntivrly cbetqdy cord meted, haw near f«M tha guaranteed inrerat, a result due to the o*r|nrathcly small traffic which they cco' nnt«d The chief causes assigned for this nre 1— The geographical charusrr of the caantry -treed, lying x It does whist tie narrowest pad of the pen, orals ; the absence of leading staples of traffic, and of any great trade centre on which they mig?* concentrate from a long distance ; nnd the poverty ud simple habits or the southern people. The same will probably be tne of any futnr* eitena'oai. Tie capital of the Madras Railway is 10/, millions sterling, of which Sj miilhmt bear Interest at 5 rer cent. The line has ecet £1 2,15c pet mile. The capital of the South lodiati Rai!- wsj a 4 millions, ant the line has cost i&.Soo ter mile. Up to the erd of 1885 the gmranteeil intern; of lire Midraa Railway amoemted to 1 >1 minions, while the sat profita reseheil ernly t( mil - lions, leasts* a h.h*e of 0 ] millions to be mat free* the rewrvura id India, in aiinion to the eipenditora <•» land whiih was given free. The intern! and profits of the Sooth Indian Railway arc 3 J, u-Ulons and tft millions respectively, lenvingn balance of 1/, nulioiis t^acs 1 . lire Stale. Mach list beta arged against the fact of th* Madras M »l 366 3/nJnu Jahilu Relrw finis. (Madras Harbour. Railway pttaiag at a distance- free* Iho large town. of Ana. Vellore, Salem, and ralghnt. Vat live Ukat iliiluitci irulhi that lost null hue no appccciahlc ettect on the geex's! remits, and it It ■jontlonahlc if 1,5*0 mile-, of railway canid hate been liid in the Mid rot Prewlanry whsch wcold h»'e yielded traffic nrecdiag in any degree that earned hy the existing Uic*. The Madras Railway not* piys nearly 5 pci cent., and the South Indian, excluding abooimil tullsy which ii now brag inclined, may he expected to p«y 4 per ccnL The wwk done by then line bra inerciicd lately of lit. years. In 1885 the Madras Railway ramsd Si mlllfB of ju-wngm 'n > ici-age distance of 45 mile. i&d 646000 tins of (jxda a dbonie of 155 miles; anil the South Indian Railway cintol 6i million* of passengers no ssxrage ilajuite of 36 miles, u.l 584.00 uo- of goo )< a ditlnuce of ; J iniks. The grow earning, of the two lino during the same yens were 76' lakh* and -IS', l«Un respectively, and the nrr profits nmounted to jij laths, ir.l 15J lakhs. About 99 jut rent. of the jnssergers trarel thhd dan. Kate* have been g rally redieoJ. and the linte are performing th* proper fenetion in dentoping the rewtreo of the 1‘ioitkccy. Although the Government has every jus r 10 male op a large deficit (lit 1885 this war £075,0x1) three tan be no doobt tbit the advantages la UapnwBl and cheapened administration, and in the development of the connliy, far outweigh the ehugo thus Incurred. A ratable hnteaee of the use of railways was furnished damg the famine of 1876 78, when, ss stated by the Viceroy, the ru.uiys sasod Soottera India As to c< her lines in the Madras Fictitlmy, it may le mealkmol that the only open leigth is a portion of the Swthcen Mahratla Railway from Bdlsey to lluipct, 40 mile*. A* already stated tin Company otn» ovnt the Inarch of the Madron line, which will be converted to the metre gssge to nHord cconettiun with the railway under corwiurtinn by the State from Gontnknl to lleivido. Tte litter to- a length of 3 79 miles, and I* iies«ned to convey the surplus pradocc cf the Katna Delta to the aspired active portions of Bclluy, Aniatipnr, and Cuddspih- A rimrlir line. 86 miles long, on the metre gunge, a beng mode freer. Tirepnlito NrilOre In connect the ilovr-nmaH distrias with the Penrair Delta. This line end n pxtkm of the farmer, known i« the lMtaiy-KUtca, will he opened doting the present year. In order then they may fulfil thrfr ohjeel rtictrJani me re>]iired from Ganlnkil to lliodopar nod Banpsloee, and (torn Tinipod to Dtarmavorom. A line is «l» projected freer* ViUujoram lo Pool (mar IlamUchcrel erres*^ the Madras Railway at Vellore, to untv} tie produce ,,i.hed In December 1875, it wti roolved to connect the mine of the Princr d Wain {who was then in India) with the undertaking. Accordingly, on the JC»h of that month, with all due ectetnony, and In the presence of a very luge number of the inloh-tnrt. of Modra-, HH Boyal Il*hnc*. laid . Memorial Stone in oosMatmoraSioii of tiro comrnrneemnU of the aodmakiiig. In Jan any 1S76 work -w began in euaen.Mr. May being ably lasted I,, Mr. Beardm.ee, “S» Itad amvtd ia the p re virus Novemlier from Enghnd. Tot north surf hank win pi-hul out «P> 3 ly Into He -urf. In May, Mr. May died in the ffty eighth yen of hr. age. Thit threw the responsibility of * great aioont cf week upco Mr. Beard mere, wha did eiecUcnt .civic*. lo the Wowing Aigust, Mr. F. N. Thatowfiood arrived, and took command of the works, which hid by thii tioc teen brought into n goed vase of eflicicocy for a prefer MM at construction. But the advance cf M&d to senwoid uuh the progress of the pirn catsed much apprehension, and the Govensme-* triegraphed to Mr. lirkc* to vr.it M*lr» to repat what wot going o:. Thit he did in Ocsobn 1876, when he allayed many of the fen ir the puhlir mind by showing that the sand ic <0 mul at.ee wsu only temporary. Front December 1876 until April 1877 the pro grew at the north peer was regain, but In April the Mono (ewndatinc wa* foand to be burial with sand ta one night. This hindered progress to such an extent tbit, from Much 1877 to January 1S7S, an advance of only 58 fro! ■« made. This slow rate of peogress rertvod « much afarw., and tbe nerd for economy in pxblir expenditure was 10 press. eg, that hid U nut h*ea for the Duke of Buckingham and Chandas. who wis then Governor, the works vrcnld probi’Iy hue been discontinued by the Government c i Indio, trooo afterwards, however, the work at beth piers wen: on briskly, and in 1 8b) a rate of advance was attuned which ii not known lo hire been ojaxlkd before in any deep tea work in tbe world. In the raking mooli* of that year 1 lergth of 1.135 ol north pier, and 1.4x0 feet of the south juer ww bulk. In October 18S1 the Hubotir wav nearly an sccompllihed ho. The water that it unclosed was -mouth ; and sailing ships of large sire, and numbers of smaller native craft anchored inside with com feet. AH seemed well The pic hml, wrm reaeheil, and wme hall completed. Moorings on a comprehensive scale were beUg pnl down, and were paid for out ol the aving* gainrd ir tbe coostroction of the Harbour, « cheaply hid it been Vailt. Mr. {now Sir MounKmrt) Grant D;ff, the new Governor, Iswpeaed the works on November 7th, and »ai led to lope that on* ofhr* 6rst acta in Madras would be to 0|*n the cheapest lutibCnr that ever was made. Bui £ve days nfter this inipettion the two pien of the Harbour, which had taken nearly six years cf bird work to build, and had cost the health and the lives of many men, were destroyed during n stcem, flora the (ml work of each inn outwards, thus leaving the spore between the two pirn Marly open to the sen. This caaoJ a complete stoppage to the works, which hid, *p 10 this due, COJ Rs. 58,06,4 !«. and hid swallowed tp in cecmruction 13,301 concrete Uockv of alronl ay tom each, be-wlre c, 3 )i, plot *o to le protect ed by a ''wjre-l*mk«r" composed ft random Weeks of jo lorn weight each, joloi up against the wall ; ami finally, each pier was to rrueive a wild capping of connote about six feet deep. The ciutaiKO aba was to be reditol to 450 feet, Unrad of 550 loot a* Ut the or®n*l design, Rot thi* 1 teilgr. did not meet wnh approval nl Mains, where u strong dtaoe oat exptessed for an entritiCo at the &nth'Cir. coraer instead of opjxnatc the centre of the harbour area. A Committee »« funned in Matins, of which Cipcain Taylor, R.N.R., Master Attecdint, Coloael Sutkey, C.B., Secretary to Cowrnraent P^dic Weeks Drjnrtmnu, Mr. Tbuowgotri, Capttfa Marshall. Assistant Muter Attendant, and Mr. Beanlmor* were >cmt.n ; and they die* ap a wheiue for closing the cistern entrance, and farting ok to the ccctfieist. Tlie matter win again icfraied to Lcoion, hot the Home Committee declined to alter it* edition. While tfcb wdnme was passing throagh the pr«»«. Captain Taylor wa. iui£. k id in Ivavdon in erdensuenag to induce that Committee to modify hi riewl in .IrVrencr to Madia* opiraon. In Aigcst iSSj the new design was 111 limit ted to Mr. Parks* f« approval, nml lie prepared a detailed estimate for it amounting to Rs. 45,90,051. Tliia eilimu. same Uen operation on January IK. t88e, eince which date the expenditure has been about 19 lakhs of rupees. The week of rvKnralion is now guing cn with fair eapidity, comidering the nmoimt of material that hoc to b: wed np fen every yard ot adva&us, a» not only hot the regain pier to be built, ha each season's work ba* afterwards to be protected b y a uteen of jo-tc* blocks in the wove breaker At this due there have teen about jeo feet of the ^ew south pier built, and 4*1 feet cd the north pfef. A norm of conridrrablc violnnt* in November 1886 did na damage to the work*, m a may be hoped that the present design will |ra« cufficinuly wrong to resin a first dm cyclone. On Jane lit, tSSd, the vorii were transferred to the cwtirnl of the Harbour Trust Board, which hoi jar been constituted. The Harbour covets an area ol ahon no ocra, of which 130 naes contain a depth of water from three tn eight fathoms and *0 acres cf 1 let* depth than three fathoms. Silting up hail been prophesied from before the nioewncement as a sure thing, but periodical surv.y., carried oat with pent nonracy of detail, distinctly Amt that on olnrm need he felt on thia head. The depch at the eawm entrance is the same as It wi» at Hut open eleven years ago Bat sand has entered the Harbour to tome exlew. it the south sr rat comes, ultbocgh here Ihe depths are vtnsble : ns, for Viatance, shallower =1 1886 than in 1883. hat deeper than in tSp* at in this last-named year nml was driven m (rota the wids ewtera gap, and wa. afterward, washed out ^iio. TV periodical striryn show beyond ejection tint no straws tilting has occurred in the llaibwi as a whole. To the scurh the sand has steadily adsnneed ; but oeTrapwding almost exactly in area to the land C»iwd to the moth there Hu been as encioachrent to tU atmh, showing tint the Hartenr, viewed as one t.ge groin., ho* brought atxot the results always ubscrralile with groyne where soil travel* parallel (o the line c< cow. Tin total expenditure on the work, Including the Best coostrcetlon, lisa P«bm between destruako and recanuractfen, and the rccoaslructioi to dale, hns been Rs. 84,93. 1 ' 7 . and to (ooifdeee the desgn ai now ceeilrmplnle.1 win take ibm! Rs. 26.51, coo more, so ttai nearly one million .IvrlingwiU have been spent befce. ail v. completed. The comtructioa of the lUrtour has been an inlucu. undertaking, railing for much phyracal endurance, and tisce the first block was ut la IXo-mbct 1876, of the .Hole of the executive staff, itcJsding .'ojcuictivf ogitir drivers, tbc pritcipsl ocniraama. feireiucn, and oihcrs In rcspomiUe (Krsli, three ooly remarna cee— o-imely, the icevent Supertatendent. Mr. Thnro.good, who ua. prcicnt at the sethag of the fcu Idoek. The rest have either died, or left the work on accoura ol ill-holih. IrrtgaUo*.) Madras JubUtt RttmfaU. {69 IRRIGATION. The net rash during the far! fifty years of tbe wort of '.he Tohic Wods Depart moot in Ae antler of ordinary irrigation work*, that Is, old native works, inch ns tanks and dianaelr, oiy he •u-no.i-i**! »< tedious. A prat number of works hire bees kept in good repair, and others greatly improved ; bn the condition of the hell of the* la In the year iSSj mah what H was n 1837. Oa the otbtr hind, moth vwlusld* InictnialxQ hu been collected at the owl of much time and trouble, and it reeordtd in a convenient ship*, and millets haw generally beat pat In train fix the steady and oontla.eus repair and ap-keep of thii Important dan of works oa scientific prtrclpto. It may reasonably be heytd Ihervfcve that the reviewer of fifty year* hence will be able to record great sad u triform pregrpo If. to the mulct of ordinary inigation woke, the pecgTtM may not be considered nltiBethev satisfactory, in the conception and cxrtnlka of works that ue great In an Engineering put: d .tew. and loccenfnl beyord measure aa poeuniary Investments, and u a soiree of wealth nod prosperity to the oosntry, the fifty year* dace the Accession of He* Majesty ha«e been am fruitful. Among tho most ruocraaful and .mpertant may be mentkoed the Ccforoccy Goda.ery. and Klitna A nic oil, which, constructed aciots the riven of the Mine namra, ensure the irrigation <4 itte three greu dellai of the Preeideacy ; the Nellare, Stiemikonthins, P.ilu, and Pelisriorii Anicrts, beill reu^ctivtly aerm the Pennairio NoBor* IKwriet, the Tossbiapaml in Tlnnewelly. and the Polar and VelUnr in the North and Sco’.h A rent District* Tb- enumeis taking ofl from these latter mirots feed veries cf tank*. all old nati«e work*, the >uppj to which, now fairiy ceitnin and sufficient, war in days praxdcos to the anirotx moil prifartoaa and variable. Tcese works therefore may be considered productive. that It they give in 00 toe cases a .cry large, and in r.ery case some percentage of return on the oatlay incurred. Amcog Inter works tbe S wg sm and Hirer Projects may be mentioned. Neither of these is yet filly completed. The former consuls cf on anient ncrosi the Pcoaair rivet to N viler. Dirtrict, bttow the rant** Nelfero anient, and iiinteraded to roofer certain the irrigatic® under eilstlcg tanks, aod ala> to greatly extend it ; while tie Utter is > sebenve for the improvement of the apply of water to a timbre «f eaisting tanks by roatructiog an anietit icrou the Pennair rivtr. in Salem Din riel. TSi fangnm Project, which shook! lie completed in 1889-90, ia calculated to giro a return U 5 pee cam. on tho total capita] outlay ; while the Btrtr, wliich a now nearly complete, will, it is expected, pay 6 per cent Of the works mentioned, the roast famous arc the peat delta works of Tenjurr, Godavery, and Kisina. and some description of these may not be on: of plat*. The Caovery delta system is virtually of native otigln. The delta differs in ooe not linpxtoat anti essemtia! particular from the deltas of the Godivery and Kistna While in the two lister tbe Irrigate® and drainage channels haie to a great extent to be artificially constructed, in the Grove rv delta, on the contrary, the pnmercos deltaic branches of the riser form In themselves the oatnral .ourcra of Inigation oral drainage. 71 ii» stent ial difference may explain why even Urdu the erosive tVyrntr the delta of the Caavay was a thrnirj district, while the district! of tlx Godavery and Kistna were miserably pcot. Tjnjcvn carre into the pwsetoon of tbe English about the year iSon, and at that Ume the inigation was carried cm by rots in lb* Hulks of the rarinw rivers of tbe delta. This system, defective in Itself, was mdfved itUI more Hi by the pneartooa natcre of the supply available. The fill of the Coleroce, which braKhtrs from the Caovery. is for grater that that of the Utter river, and consequently there wss always a teedesxy far the Celeron to draw off too much water, and fee the Can very to silt op at in head. Tbe prevention of this was a source of roettuM trouble and anxiety to the officers of the district. It »a» not till 1*36, when, a! the Instigation of Captain (now Sir Arthur) Cette*, the Upper Color** Aaici! w*e boltr, that all fear, on this bead were set nt i?o Madras Jubiht Rttrmftdf. (IrrliratUm. rest. Since that tlxve improvements in the shir* ci regulating week-, dike*. ami embankments have been steadily carried oal ; and quite lately tbc construction of the Cenery arr.1 Vennar regulators tray be uM to litre practically ensured the safety of the defcn ignit'd future floods. These regulators bailt across the Cautery, and its main branch Ihe Vennor, in eonneetio* with tint Grand Anient,— an okl native sarpios wort, which hns bren much improved,— allow of lb* supply during floods being so distributed Set /veer, the Colcroon, the Cnrery, and it. several branches, that the dritn need never rcoeire note nntec th;-. it CIO with safety dispose of, » danger to which it hid always been exposed since the construction of the wlcut, which, while It clfrra uilly pcerented the possibility of a tco scanty wpply created the opposite evil of 1 too e.ewslse one. Seme idea of the success of the Cioveey delln as n faiaociol Investment rmy be £ithcred from the reltmi of 1885-86, which giro the total oatlny on new worka nnd improvement! as Ks. 16,59,254. the arei ini Rated as 905.284 acres, and the pfttamtage of ore revenue on outlay as 385*. Next ia Older of ige came tie Gaiint) llrfta Works, which were oomincscal early In 1817. The desirability of throwing >’ anient aertu the ti»er hid first been btoaght to the rccice ef Gore rn meat towards tbc claw of the list century by Mr. Topping, a Ctril Engineer, tot t» Mft ■ere takes in the milter till 1844, when the rapidly dtera-inj rorenae of the district, a»J the poverty of therj«s Iral to the project being agnin taken op In this year Si" Arthur Cotton Mtailtoi 1 general reps’, foflmsoJ la 1845 by a more complete one, togrelurr wlilt detailed estimates for the anient, and approximate estimates for the system of dtatmcU In eooaeeuon with iL "IS* project reccired the approval of the Court uf Directors, and the oxratrucilon of the wort was oxnmenced etrjy in 1S47. Th. total outlsy iacarred to the ewl nf 1885-86 was Ki 1.21.67,097, the ire* irrigated 555,908 acres, and the percentage of aet rvronuc nn onlay was to >» : the project aill, it is exprotad, l«= fall/ completed in iS$? nl a out of R*. 1.30,32,653, when the nn* under irriga- tion will 1*612.000 aces, and the percentage of nut rcre-aa; on outlay 127 The Kistna Delta Works, which coins ten in coder to the Godnvery, were commenced in 1852, when the construction being in a poverty-stricken stnt», with a Steadily declining revenue. Shnl- hnly With the Kistna. This district, no" cne of the richest ami most thriving, was, pterion to the construction cf tbe inicut. one of the very poorest In tire Presidency, and mflrred very severely In the famine of 1833-34. A naiceable feature of the work, de-nilol is their ccoitrtclko solely at the cast of Government. This system, with in oncomitin! evils of grunts varying in ocotcdincc with the state of tie Exchequer, explain- why many of the works were so Iccg in hand, and why the actual outlay in erany coses was much in exress of Ihe original estimated cost It appears to justify the view that a more liberal policy on the part of Government In enowraging their execration by private entciprise would have giveo better casks. The KumoOl Caml. however, Ihe one tolitary example in this Presidency of a large irrigation work curitxl out by a Company uoder Govern- meat guarantee, ty no means rapports this idea The Company, known as rhe Madras Irrigation ml Canal Company, for the execatws of the Tongsbodm Project, ** the scheme was then railed, waa linoiporato! In 1S3S and the regular contract den: wot signed in 1S63. In tSdd the Company I rrl ration ' Madra* Juki!,. RtlmfKtlS, waa already insol red in muswtary iroablc*. aol from that |*r*xl lo if8j. (be year o ( thi (reader cf •he Canal lo lb? Secretary of Suit for India. its hbtory wia one long record of financial diffictltiei coding b evesrud failure. Since in transfer. the work hu been a lodig -;»oil»iiuu to the Government, and when the largo capital already rank ii ceemsered K h lo be doubted whether the works can ever be laomeretive. The works above alluded to may be generally dined aa peedoctisv j that «. mr'o the oalby on which «u in the first inttmee justified by the mare or lea Inrge peicereoge of return expected. The occurrence of the limine of 1876-78 first eampefloi ihr aeceptamr of the neccv-jy of protective works, that it, works which, though not luificiently remunerative to JwJify their being daseo) at productive, ore still calculate? to be a preventive of famine, and lo goard ijtitw a fume heavy expenditure In relief lo lie people. Of this dais of woik, only one, lire RuthkVlya Project in the Ganjam Daniil, has at yet been examented. Suctioned in iffij, the ;«clirairona for com- mencing work were undertaken towards the end of iSSj-ftg, tod it is expects) thst the year 1891-95 will tee !c completed. The scheme Is to atibwe (he waters of (he Mohanoddyand Rtc'nkhulya riven for the purpow* of irrigation and navigation. The net revenue aaiapited oa tie compfetioa of ihe week* I* 5 per rent, ea ihe total oifstal outlay. . Among the schemes not yec pat in hu>) trey b: instanced the Keryar Project, which hat received tho sanction ctf the Secretary of Sate ; it is a scheme for diverting, by the construction of a (bun acre® the Peryar, the wxtere of that river Into tie Madura Dk'rict, a district which at present receives bit a scatty (apply from either nontxc, and In lie Inst famine was acosg the locnlities which suffered most severely. The Project li to take six years to complete, and cm ccoplficct is calculated to pey 7*8 per cent, rel revenue on total otf lay. It may therefore be fiirfy dsssed as pr-dnetive 1 but in addition la this, xs hnpxetiace u a prorec- live work eanoot be overestimated, os ill saccmsful oration wculd convert tb* lamu dl.trict of Madura Into a verkablr garden. The Tir^italn Project 1* • scheme iar giving the Cant 00 ton* of Kellary a gc«l supply nf water, and at the same lire eat ending lirigatWre in tlw dUtricL The Mareudahuiy Project U designed lo improve lie apply lo certain tank. In the Salem District. The laid two Project*, though filly worked out a* regards inv.-uifiliem, tan not yet teen uretkmed. Other tapasUM Project* hate been luggretel and invuligued, bet lb* want of funds hu Indefinitely fouponn) tbeir ooeutkre. Turning from irrigation works proper, some mention should he made cf the liaes cf water TOtmunimlkm in the Presidency. In the two northern dtltas the main fines of Canal are atltaed both fur oavi-ulen and irrgnlioa, bat until the last few years, these deius, though connected u*W eich other, hul no connection with the wash of the PresHeaty, arc it was not till the limine of 1876-78 thnl the importance of water communication between the north and semth was fully realised, and that an attempt was made lo improve and eitend the East Cout Canal, lo meet the fresh -oarer high-level Canals of the Kistna Delta. The East Coast Coaal, or, as it is now called, tie Ducking- ham Canal, m hoaco r of the Dale cf Buckingham and Chanda, Governor of Madras, 1875 to iS8o, Is a salt water Canal, and to some extern tidal. It wa* begun » long ago a* 1801, hut up to tire ,an 1876 78, the total expenditure upon H only about Si Itkbs cf repoe*. In tht year* mentloood, lbs Canal was uken sip at the instance of the Duke « a famine reUsf -ork, an) sn cx(*ndltsre of » lakhs wws InurToa. Since that dale improvements have been cam si out Mouldy and canttfreomfy, and at lh« present time there is very fair through cm nan kalian ’relweeo Madras and Pedda Gonjam in the Kisiro District. At this point the Bicxingham Canal we«ts the Khlita high-level fresh-water Canals, sad is. through them, cosnrae) with the Gcdarery system, thre corning up triffc with the sea-poet of Coennoda. Hie completion estimates lately mctlcnef amount to nearly 100 lakhs, and it is exacted that the wesk* will be completed in 1873-04- Until this is the case, nnd the Ca n al hr* been fully protected from river-floods, it cannot be ercsUerei in altogether safe mtstns of enmmunkitson. Its value, ns a cheap neons of Iranspoet, is altcody Madras JtliiUt Rttnsfub. [Commerce. * 7 ? recognised ; ii prospects in the future are w) favcorable ; and bp connecting the City cf Madras, or the hcidquarteis of the trade and railway syMca id the Prmideacy. with the deltas of the Codnruy, Kama, ind Ndlore, it will be simply srn-af-ist-Ie in tiinra cf hm>. Oa tie West Const alio the subject oi water communvratsm ie rterivlng »«h attendee. 7Se benefits to he derived frcn erpe&dirare tc « large sale air. however, not so obvious a* In the die c f the Hading hem Cana! i fcr already Ccchin hni very gvod water ccremrefcarion with Tilefacot. a town limited twenty miles from the Madras Railway Marion of Sheennoor. Free Tui, another tfatioa on the same Ime, there ii aha a acrinoxis line of canal to Cochin. Poriioas. howoset, are ax excavated to foil depth, end in consequence the traffic is diverted to Tricknor. Euimote. fc* i Banning this Intter line have been prepared, inti the wo* will no douU be pal in hand wfxn funds ora be spued. From the above brief efcetch. it will readily b* admitted that whatever may he the shortcomings in regird to ordinary irrigation work-, the fifty years Mkb Her Majesty's accession fence been marked by progress that hu ■rawrislly itn|*ov*och wealth hod (wee bit swy |iartially dev doped, Kassaiily have been otutolr-mble ; bat a retrospective glince darken* a rate of peogrw* fat greater than them cimsidentio*. alone wuild siggest. Hus markable pr cpU B may be attri bated 10 a (table ord good Government, under which that confidence, to wcetsary to the ra-ploymeU of capital and the eotnurogeracnt of aMorprMt, hiu turn preserved ; to the opening ip cf the country by railways, roads, sod canili. by means of which iLstrlrK. even the mint remote. hate found Li outlet foe their products, the denud fix which bis pocvijssly limited by keil tcquliemrriu ; to acre extensive and Eat rapid means of commnnicition liy tdqgnph and past, whereby the inlanc trader obtains infotmolxo in a jew It con which previously com [iliil ai rainy days, or weeks, in trunsmissian ; to the introduction of, and improvements in marhineiy, the tftcl of which on production hut been the more marked, seeing that whit Buie »n* previously la use was cushions and defective: to the Simula given to cnlTce and tea pismire by European reictpiic ; and to such stimulating influences as cheap freights, brisk compctitkm, marine ^UKraphiae, &*. Tbv eapxt trade of the Presidency filly yean igo was valued «! two croret of rupees (two miPioni stirlitfi, a*l Ihe import trade at cce crore and thirteen lakhs of rupees : now, the figures no eleven and teveo crorei respectively, tbes -bowing tbit tho import trade is ab>it -i< times, nnd tho «>i>ort trude five and a hill times as much as it was It is paIMft tint lha greot expansion of trade means a oxrespm»lin« Intrea-e in the uradlh of the country. :n ihe mutcrul prosperity of its inhobilants, in thr field fix Ike employment of the laheur, usd ia the ability cf the peodxer to employ it. Not only hi- there been a rtmukabie increase in the productions cf lb» 1 'residency, and consequently of «U power to import foreign commodities, but new indmtrim have coma Into existence, and trade has been mote dislribacd thrMgbc*« the iolcrior. Tims, whereas, fifty years a^o. the great centres of commerce were ccofinnl to een-poett, where almost delusively the European merchants were established, now the igvnlt, and *i:mciracs ihe chief ertices cf those merchant-, ue to he foood scattered over the Presidency, including remote counlry districts, which, if (■ solely available &fly yarn igo, of pudiloary wtneh it row kugrly employed in spinning, weaving, the preparatkx and |ixkev; of raw coUon, the cleaning of coder. *c. Intbemreconnoe- Uon m«y he roroiionrd iflc complete irvolfioo of the shipping tr-.lt The tuffc by tea of the Ptesriency. which was carried 1 b i 8*3 by stiling ships, aggregating *bcmt t^ao tom luiden, h now almost entirely oameytd by Uetmn, inouslly aggregating i,7CO,erlod andtr review amorntol to rely a little over Rs. ICC. 1x0, whilst the eipxt but yr»r w*» • afoot 1: sboct R. 1.85.00,000, equal to abeut 13 milUtea sterling. Thw export of csl seeds hu lieen comparatively of modern growth, the annul value of castor and gingelly seeds lesm cad, about Rs. 33.cc.cco. The vo.se U sugar, and other saccharine matters produced, has Inetcaiid fifty- fold, vie. from Rs t,co,ooo to Rs. 50.03/*: O. Tea planting was commenced within the last twenty yens, hat as yet the total value produced has rtf. eicecded Rs. 3. 50,1x0. Tcrtirg to imparts, it Is remarkable that natuithsunding the development of the mill imlulry, the quantity of manufacture! cotton annually beooght into the Ptwsdescy from Europe is maintained, whilst the total import of 1837 is insignificant (empire! will) thu of modern yean ; thus the buying power of the popdatioo must have increased, a foci which testifies to their prosperity. The valor, of yarn now imported is foots Rs. So.cx.ooO to Rs 93.00,000 agaast about Re. 9, < 0,000 in 1841. But It ia turioss to find that at that time the importation ef what are inown as Manchester tools, och as cotton cloths, Sc. amounted to ecly Rs. S/x.oco : whereas now the value ruches from Rl 1,50.10,000 to Rv a, 01.00,000. In bygoee yeart the annual value of machinery imported did not exceed Ri 3,coo or Rs. 3,033 1 year against Rs. S.CC.COO to Rs 30.oa.coo. T he u.e of wrought Iron hsa increased from Its. 3,03.000 to Rs. jC5CO,o» The eaubltshcent of Urge manufacKrix^ tndustriex which form so important a feature l» the pragma of the Presidency, cootpraes coflte waiis. cotton presses, rotten and woollen mills, *)g»r fauuriro, and itco feundrtes. There are la the Presidency, at the present time, upwards of twenty large cotfee -oris empfoylt* stoat 7.033 hinds ; tbbty large steam factories for pressing and gmnlng cceton, employing about 3,003 hands ; and ten spuming and. weaving mills employing atou 4.033 hands, bmkles othem proyected, c» in cooree of aemnetxo. The local manufacta'lug Industrie, here enumerated are coaly the luges: concerns, and to theca teas: he added an enormous i-.onbtr of oat ire otihliihtx.sQts, iadudiBg ucreries, ell mills, rite mills, 4c., winch have cesne into casiteotc dorlng the half century ; ft N *74 Madron Jxbiltt Rtlmptfts. 'Commerce. there give employment to many Ihotouxh of hands, "nil largely cuolTibeta lo the nilic* of trvle, the loCNOM of ■lifch i» -•> market! » chtretterrstK of the age The inlcreit* of Madias trade hue let a sedulously guarded ir»i peotD«oi by the Chamber of Commerce,— *a asscoatic© of mer keenly alive to the importance of ojMr.mg slam axnnuinicithin between India* port* The jtvprovcmee.t of the navigation of rivus, -ml the exlcnilon of Irrptta -ho cngajnl lu altcotu* from tUre to lime The Chamber h»i intonated Itself greatly In tb; improvement cf tbe port of Madras. On the l?th SepemStr, l&sg, Ita Cltairtnan assisted die Governor and the Commis-dtr-in Chief tn screwing down tbe fK pQa of the Strew Tile Pier. Between 1869 and tS;2 projects for mitigating the natural ditadranugr* of live pent by react of a breakwater, or of a boot hart-cur, were exhaas- lively doiceraed by the Chamber ; and m 187J the Chamber gave at* general support to the reheat of Mr. W. Pirlres, C.E., fee the cosstraciion of ibe hsrtonr (referral lo elsewhere) >1 an estittutad cull of a little mare than half a million sterling. The development of ihc railway eyvtrm in Southern India •«. watched by the Chamber with ranch sympathy, and the important* of eeooamglng traffic by tow clarget and reasonable conveniences was on nsray OCtaiiOnt adswued. The Improvement of amhceaeea was a subject that che Chamber couidared from time to lime, as well a- the dcsltahllily nf red .sling pon chuges to the fewest pcartaaUc acnle. The Chamber has olwiya advoenled judxious thrift in che expenditure of tlx Government, ond adusei core 6ee recourse by the State to tbe labour mnrVeto cf I*-i= and EagW ; tut * has not sympathise! with the ptliey that woold illiberally revs .aerate gojJ work in India. It d-atpeoved of tlie (elinqulilimcac of the import duties on Mou (belter goods on the ground, that India wu not In a potitaai to make the men free of revenue, aoi that us revenue nitisl be la- 4 , lh» duties alford irf only Her Majesty’s stbjects in India, but also the wbjectv of Ni'ivv State- that are peoceccel ty Her Majesty, the opportunity of contributing insensibly to the cost ef the nJui.r istration. le ha: been epptsed to the interference cf the Government with the ordinary c-perntxctt cf trade ; and, as sxo at that industry had largely engaged privat* rater- pri-e. It deprecated the ccctinuaue of the connection of tbe State with dodom cu.tivatico. M«rin«.' Madras JubUu Atlnspatt. 275 Tlit Chirr, ho tu steadily nu.lmi.nti! this, In 1 country detrely peculated by relatively poor people, the Postal and Telegraph cbirgei riieald be low in csnpirison with the charges obtaining la the Uaied Kingdom. and it ha. lad the laririKtron cf teeOg tliu principle reeognlnM » regird to Praia! him. The Chamber identified riself nih the Madras Eihildrion of 1854, and took an aca«e interest !a the .theme for Ptovinciil Eihibit«ei. as well us In tbe •iiocsm nf perlalwal Exhibititos In Europe. It acted is 1863 u the reepient for public subsciipeiout for the hnisilin Cotton Wen vets' Relief Fond, and collected Re. 75,500 ; in 1870 it cmilirly collected R>. 12,775 for the Sick and Wounded in Wir Fund ; and n 1873 it rereived Ri. 12,473 ,or «h* relief of sailors shipwrecked, and of families bereaved by the Madras (.clone. The Chamber had the bononr, in 1859, of cc-mnranicarirg its loyal cmgraiulatknt to Her Majesty on her assumption of the direct sovereignty of India. It reforms! Her Majesty that R hailed "this arapiriiwsevrat Mtheprwjiise to lb* ooantry of an era of enlightenment and prosperity,” and it prayed that her Gorerarmcnt of her "Indian Empire may be distinguished by the blessir^s of peace, and by Ibe advance of dviUiatico.” li>e Chamber submitted an Addretl to the Earl of Mayo, the Viceroy Designate, on hi. arrival in Midrai in 1869 ; to the Man|nit of Ripen, Viceroy of India, on hi* arrival in 1K4 ; and to the Earl nf Uuriseis, Vtroroy of India, e'j.s hare been established, so that tech the host aad West Coasts arc now lighted thromiort. In 1&39 a light wns established at Cochin, the lighthouse being bmlt on the bastion rf the old Fort to the fcoith of the harbonr. It was improved in (8>S to a 4th ccdcr white fixe! ratailki;«ric light, siaible foe fifteen miles. In l8a* a ligkihcuw was built at Mangalore, 01 a hill shove Ihc town ; and in 1S70 this light was changed to a 4th order dioptric white filed light. vktbfe for fotrteen miles. In 1843 a l£ht was exhibited nt Csnnnnore from the flagstaff. and in 1S50 it was improved 10 1 6th order dioptric fited red light, end transferred to a •mall (olamn crested on the For ram port, visible for from six to eight miles. In 1S45 the light house ar Tulicor.n was hush, arxl in 1874 a 4th dioptric fixed white light, visible for fotr.icn miles was exhltiltcd. In 1846 a Ighi was exhibited at Nigapatam, and in 1S70 it was improved to r. 4th order (Impute while toed light, visible for fourteen miles. In the sime year {1R46) a Ughthoaae waa hailt .1 I ’an in Sen cm a sandhill ah^it 001 mile nut of the northern channel, ail the light was chisged to a eatadioptrie, with fixol light of the 41a order, In i860; it Is visible far fourteen miles. In the year 1847 a light wasexhibUe! at Cal»:«. which was convert ed in 1870 tot *:h order dk>pl'ic fixed white light, visible for fourteen miles. In tSiQ a light was exhibited on the top of a bw>c hailt cn Saotopilly Hill, three quartern of a mile iiliad. to warn vessels oS the tinngeroua reef inowp as tbr Saotopilly Reels. The light w*. ebaoged to a «lh order dioptric fixvd whilu light in 1871. visible fur fourteen miles, ami it v. substitutes] in 1 885 by a and order dio(*ric fixed white light. In the year 1857 * : ‘ghl w “ "reted nt Point Ihvt, two mike north- wed of the Point, aad it waa improve! in 1870 to a 4th order dioptric filed white tq^d. lu 1855 a lighthouse wa. eonilrictcd at McoapolUem, in the Nelleee distrlt*., to warn sepals ofl the Armij-hot Shoal. The Ugbt wns charged to a 4th eeder dlooetie white fixed light in 1870, visible fur fourteen miles. It was again convened to a flashing light in 1SS1. In the year 1859 1 red light -as exhibited at PulicaL TSe Ughtbtusc is boil: near toe beach, toe column having while asd Stock bis»ia Tbe light is intend*! to worn vessels off the Puixat ShmL It waa Improved in 1870 to a «ih order dioptric filed light, and in 1880 the colour of the light waa changed from red to white. In i8;i a 3rd class light, visible ten miles, was exhibited at Gopoulpore from the white flng>taff. at a guide to vends making the asehongc at night. In the rear l 3;5 a 144b; was temporarily exhibited ot Mattia to worn serais off the Crocodile Rock, and in 1S83 a tit class dlcfs h»«e b-en laid dour, i: Coo x ala. Viadiu, Pnnmben. Cochin, »nd Cali cot. A sew.ipbxe hat been Bl Madrat fix notifying tit tint to the shipping by in electric curreot from lie Obwrvatory. Tide gorget have been eftnblithed at Cocooidi, Madras, Negape. (am, and Cochin Arrangements haw been rnuti for recntdlrg meteorological observation! at the portr of Gopaulpir*, Coronado, and Calico!, In ttcnRiic with tin Meteorological Department of the Government cf India Pilot* hare been appointed at Mndtta. I'aotnfcen, Keeinkarai, and Cochin. Steamers have bees tuhcbihed for running between porta ca the Coromandel Cwt and Rangoon. A cyclone code hat been established, and ilro > ey.tem of telegmphi'g bad wvathtr warning* to tie different carports far lie ieformatioQ of Upping. Coronado .ltd NegnpaUm have been v.ppliod with IViotmaa ami Bruce drodgm. UgWative crocUoenta b.ve been pasted rotating to Indian Merchar: Shipping, for the regi.lnlkn of votult, for the protection of native passenger, by tei for tie management of boau and cnUiaarams, for the teatavaiiey of port* sad eoCeCion of port duet, for enforcing qaariattsse. &c. In lhort, every year bat witnessed aorne impcovmeat in the dirretno of affording facilities for the advancement of trade and covi gotten in the Presidency. FORESTRY. Fifty vein ago “ Forestry” wot unknown in the Maxim Pre*lden:y, nor wu It anti twenty year* later that a recognited " Foreit Department * vtl Inouuted. It i* true tier, in tHoy Governnent made an attempt at con tenancy by «UUi In want of folds, and owned aoene of the test sites foe planting that owi-d h*«e been selected had the wlole area been available to choose from ; and in this accident, probably, originated the idea of Mr. Conolly's enterpdre. Fee the first reir or two, there much diSenlty in setting seed to germinate, and -aricui experimmt. went tried ; hat in 1845 Dr. Roxburgh 1*0 weed the true method, which w.th itx alight modifier tian Is atll IbUowfdi and. in I Sat. Mr. Cccolly having raised 50,1x0 health) plaais, was able to report that his experiments were loicctafully concluded, awl to add 61 acres to toe }t which hod been planted op to dnt« It is mtUnchciy to have to add that Mr. Conolly was assassinated at Calient by Moptah fanatic* in 1855, a few days lifter be had received intimation of bis well-deserved protnecion to the Council of Fost St. George. In iMl the Nilunbsr ttmutiooe, by this limr eovesirg aa area of t.613 acre*, valued at *0 lakhs werotraradetred to the regular Foic.t Deportment, and, in the Sve-and-twenly yens which ha\u since elipsed, have been enlatged I9 about l.pco aces, and tn«y BOW U set down in round numbers at 3.6*1 acres. They have ox fron first to list (1 r , op to the beginning of the ofliaol year 1SS6-7) including ootlay in acquiring fresh sites, allot Ka. 7,28,100, and hove yiekled a revenue of Rs. 7,31,112 derived frox saplings thinned ait, and from the better cl awes of timl*r felled for deareneo. Assuming that rrsalis Kling operalfoni may begin in im, when the firat piloting will «w aim forty year* old, it has been calculated, after allowing lomrexind interr-J at 4 par cent for onpireJurtis-e perods, that a clear profit of R& 4,23,11,810 will eventually be realised. Retire Ing to tha Forest Dijartrr.mt at the openirg of its career in 1S36, wt find It began with the forests of AoBBmlai in tU Countable* DUtitcc ; with Sigur end Mndumalal in Malibir ; and with those of Sriem are! Nath and South Consul. By t&Sl it hid taken in liand the Wyniad andChenat 3s* air feeens Id Malabar, the Madun, North Arote are? Cid-iipoh foea.li, and .Deluded the Australian Pkatadoss an I Clncboia experimenta on the Nilgim, as well aa the Teal Plantations it N limber. In the following year the forests of North Camra were transferred to Bombay; whilst those of Bedim patli, Bhavani tad Ccdlrga) in the CoimbUore District t Gumsm and Suada is Gasjem. a&d the Kurnool feres t< wen- under ore-errancy. At Dr. Cleghoen’s retirement la 1867, the forests of Scoth A rent and Tintevelly bid been added to the li.t ; and the Golcoodih Hill tracts, which liad been for n rlort time under the Depwrtraent, were hicded over to the Collector. When reviewing Dr. C leghorn's administration of tie Department during its lint eleven yenra of exlatenco tie Gosera- roeBt, in October 1S67. particalariy noticed “She attention paid lo the vaathy Important subject of feel r denes with reference to the present and piroirecliv* needs cf the Railways, to the proportion of the more snfooblc l to?- of timber, ns leak, red ■andere. and sal. in suitable localities, and the aasrstince rwnlerol to District office re tuwaids the mat tdianugeoni empfoywnt cf the local l&wling funds." Of the financial pniilloa the Government remarked tint " the dticate gain to th* roM.n.j Madras JukiUt RttrotpftU. '79 S!«e by the latent. of (he Department tranti to R«. 1S.58.05S, while . moot ratable puMic pnrpeity has been brooght tcder ccoiervancy ) t he vast (I ster rewurce* of the country hive been caro- fully develop ; and the future literal! of the Government lui of tie public hint been protected (mo rek! which are daily assuming greater magnitude, but wbrei, unul o*ai|ar>:irely recoit years. had Kireeiy attracted attention.” Referrlr^j to the toroid* of tattle red hereunto complained 0 f In icrcuJ Dfakricts, the Government observed tbit "the subject is one iha! will be duly weighed (n connection with the prowaol ittroductiou of the Forest Law, which ii tinder cansida&ttoei « " detnol the primary object of eautnincy as "the development of the source of supply, and the careful protection of tbcec source* from w« 5 tc|"andrei&uked that "» Urge iracne, although It ray he, and doabtless often ii, a utiifutory indicaticn of the aCsantigra of ecooomital adrsiahr ration is a corapiraareiy iceondory owwidcration.* lining regard to ill that has since tiuoftred words each os these ore very signi 4 c*JlL Coiaaei, then Copula, Beddome, racceeded Dr. Clrghon «• Commie, and held that appeentssent until 1S7J, tih.ni " rt-orgarwatfan " took place, by which Farad admmaruian was committed to the Bond tf Rrannoe, end CefletTors w ere Invested with the responsibilities and authority cf Distrfel Ccciervalot*. Local Fora! officers thus became the Cofleaiir's Asaaants, wide the Conservator become " Impevtce of Forests,” and uai oremitutoJ 1 genera! idvher on Fore-t affairs to Goreraiwnt, the Board, and Collector. When this otmrrttl free* ojvraticas hid everywhere developed, and dividual chargo hsd In be riuiinjefl Plantation* led ftel reserves htd progressed, and the Deputtamt wo- strong theno! by the adduitai of several now officers lo 1S76 control was once more plreol in the hoods of the Consm-de. « head cf the Department ; odeen were put a charge of T-fehicc^y and the Upper Ooiavrry, -hJ.1 teller, submitted special report! on the Bell.ry, Kl.ien, and Neflnre jungles. A Deputy Cooservalur -as atw detailed on apecul doty for the «l»kt of merred foe&u. and by lots oral* preliminary proposals were (reared for the Cuiuibolorr, Tinnevelly, and Madura Diultfi, anl 1 banning was effected in Salem. Effects meanwhile continred to be directed toward! the ilrrehipmcot of revenue, and 1 more efficient ecmrol generally. but the absence cf a (been l*w. the piueity of officers, and otter dlfliniliif* proved wrior- impediment!. Colon el Beddcme retired re Uerarntrev, 1881, after 1 Deportments! service of Iwestywur years, fc-rteen of which were pnarvi as chief. Dtriog his tenure of o£ce the tee fits of the Presidency were iborcoghly eaplwed ami -reported cm. and valuable cnatributjone were code lo the public knowledge cf their eemtmic «-.iluo and bolnniral itUcrr’l. He was the utthor of the well-known fieri Sfi WrVo, as writ ■> of a tfinlud work *1 the ferns of Southern India, besides being a rururolist of no metre rtpriusun. The financnl ranits of hie term X ofhcc amnnted to a net profit fa favour of Oavcruseni cf 9 1 liklia, which wo lesa by 8J lakhs thae that which duungr^led the adasinUtraik* cf Dr. CJegh. rn. This is easily rap lamed. The Department a: frit confined U 9 tlf to the chief Umber yielding freed, of the Presidency, usd in those days the receipts from North Ciniri and the Ai aiv .i l ai- were very considerable. The extension of opemnets to less remuneratUe tracts; the heavy cut Is 1 oa pdintaticos. and foel resents, irrcontlng to nearly 6 J lakhs ; the transfer of North Canoro to Bombay | uA the ibalitices cf the Indian Navy, which hsd been a large pur closer of AttimiUi limber, all conspired to reduce the annual surplus. The price of labour h id also risen, whilst the necessity for capital oatlay producing no direct or immediate return grew with the development of the Departmrat. Lreotcnict-Cclcoel Campbell Walher now leer mo Conservatoe, and the year which followed his n sa e *r pticn of charge wis remarbabie foe » aeiira ef e renls which heralded the app roach of a new m to the hosiery of the Depirtmrnt. It wlxncssrel lire adsent of Sir McunUtaort Grant Diff. a Gustrnor keenJy lntercted in the progres. of Foewry, and (he arrrsnl of Sir D. Brindii, Inspecior- General of Foresls to the Government of India, who ni direned to dteoH and arrange the Madras Juki* Rdrvfrds, [Forestry. 280 introduction of iDagrcedcd reforms. After several months occupied by the Impecioc-Gencra; in visiting some cf the moce important Forest Distorts, Committee* wese appointed to dbruis legal* nnd Other treasures of reform. A draft Act, with a oxaprebensire icport on Forest legislation in the M&dras Pressdeecy, was subedited in Mir 3 arvd another report os to the futxxe relations of Cm 3 *ad Forcn Oftcera was tuhmitted in June. In St^ember the Inspector General bid his proposals for reorganisation before Govenxsent, together with a Lnirxid forecast for the next fire ; otyJ before the red of the year the Act hid become law, and the reorganisation an accomplished fact. At the beginning of the official year jmt OMictoderf, 1,628 square miles of “Reserved Forests " hid been constituted under the Act, wikh with those aheody 11 reserved " artdsr previota orders pres a total of 2,737 squre miles. “ Reserved lirds " hid also been notified i^der the Act to the cr eot c£ 7 ,<*b square miles, while leased nnd other forests covered 1,311 squire mllei. The total irei placed uider the legal control of tlie Department was thus 1 i,to8 sqcare tnllo, wliich Government appears to conUdrr sbe/a: as much ns the requirements of tho ccaittty are likely to demand. Much of wur*c remains to be dune in the way of transfers from resesved lirali to received forests, hail in bxh circle* and in most Districts this is being K caddy accomplished. Demarcation nironJy follows resrrv.it inn, and this ton has annually progressed, the length of boundaries laid down dur.rg 1 986 bring upwards of 3^00 miles. The sihjrct of forest surveys hi* not been overlooked, though, as yet, most of the work done in this direction hu been pexfor;r*d by the Madras Survey Deportment, Inst prop-seal* are now under cooperation for the fortration cf 0 Special Forest Sancy Party. As r^irA the all. Important wotk of fire p*ote«ri:o, it apeeintha: at the end of the fire season of i&B, an ucx of 1.4S3 squire tula hid been attempted, and 1,445 *qvfire miles successfully maintained. In this conncctkin, however, Gorcmment justly marked, that until reserved foresu ore settled, demarcated, oad frailly set apart, pn^ress xnuit necessarily be craxipimtivcly limited. Grazing nhonlri be capable c* proffocin^ o n Arable revenue without oppressive taxn on, but It k at present aonwthiog of a wxral qumtfon, the solution of which, as the Board c£ Revenue s*>s, “lies a: the baton* of all forest cowrrartcy in thh Prcstdacy," Under the head of “ Police" the perccwige of convictions obtained seems to warrant the belief that compU nu ar# not generally bil except on good gruandi. Reads are being extended in all directions ; tramway laid down ; sad ntr^ioui MMiflga for the accommodation of all ranks •rotted, a work wfetau which no aitequ*!* napcrvision i* pmblr. As regards natural reproduction tb< e fleet or protection on the forces !** bem most farourably apparent ; and under the head cf artificial reprcdoctk.n It may be noted that no thin 1S.657 acres nre classed as pla stations, 30,760 screw t* tope*. and 1.043 acm taculiaral operatons, which meins the re-stocking of blank area* in foreris w il^tinguidied from regular plantations. Financial remits have more than j (Kitted Ifct forecast framed in 1882. Receipt* have rltee from abent 9 lakba in 1882-83 to nearly 12 lakhs in t 885 -$ 6 , the snnxit surplus averaging a bait *| lakh*. Expenditure for the same period has been ui the race of shout 8 lakhs per annum. Much, too, has Uen done U late yean ra the way of experiments with vukxa excel cs. The n»r».t mar krai oKocss has ooeitrcd in the case cf the oihoguiy troe, which is doing well In both drclcw, ar»J particularly u Kelnmbur. where the ceira rubber tree bis also been ihorcwghly •’•tahli-hcd, nnd where the ipecacuanha plant and gum bamtoi arc also thriving. Kvtafyflus ritnlvs/M * -aid to be fairly satisfactory at moderate heights, bit no variety has ye! bran (IlMVtrtd suitable f or growth on the plains. Cccifen and ompies froa Nest hern India arc cowing op eo the Nilgirii, and m a iaUa heop aod the edible date i{PU*U dadyi/cra\ Uxh pmmrvc well ia the Smithrrn Circle. Amongst other da’.ics Forest Officers have found tiuw to iMltl at ensilage experiment?, aral in mnkizg the represencatire colleaitins whcli have cnahl^d the Depirtraent to crar pete with hoanur it the vuiois Exhibltkau held « s tho Continent, in the Colceaes, and at CLnchimv ] Maims Julnlet Ketroipms. Calcutta, Edinburgh and Lccdce. Mud useful information has alto been ontr-Wm! un rods sabjects as apkuliuc and mice! lure, and a complete collecticc It ahou la hr undertaken tor iho Conrad Mjsci.il at Madras illustrating tbe sericulture cf the Frcaiilrnry by specimens U rjas cooices. larva ami the Irrscs ca which the insect .feedi. A De(wtmmtal Muwuio hit been ilartcd In Madras, wlwh already coctiint an lnlnMlng and v-.luaUt oNtrcrknof tiinbtr«peciuicn. and sample* Initiation In 1856 hu not advanced “fay leap. and bound.. " II tee ywr, subsequently Ui progriwi was fitful and focluating, th» lull— If find! (here hr— dor* no* nil, or nearly all, rn* with the Department. Recalling the prwnising beginning indfcatrl I j the review of opera lions up to the date of Dr. Ckghorn't retirement in 1867, already Tic'nl, when Government rod the Coninvator were apparently ia perfect accord as to the essential lines and chief objects oi a lures t policy, it may weB be nsked why. for the next fifteen years, the Deportment vis left to slrire In rain foe legislation, urging its peraccunr imptotance, and the futility of expecting permanent resalts vithoul it. and stall snore, why it is thit Madras, practically first in the firlil of forestry, won the laet to pansies own Forest Law. Happily the treasures adopted in iSSi are now prosed to tan beets the forerunners cf a snbstaitinl scceai CINCHONA. Dr. Royle, who for many yran Rxatiis! to the Covrrrment of India, wit the firit -ho gave sctxrcs attention to the introdsetke nf llw emehooo jilaal from its nati.r eoantiy, South Anserito, into India. In Juno, 1S53, la a report on t!x aul-ect, he wrote :— " Among the sut rariety of medial drop produced In vorfoa* porta of the wceld, there U ikc one, with probably the single exerjeien ol opUun, whloh M more valaiUe to man thin lie qeluloa-yfeldlng eirwhioa. Its utility and employment (use leen grrally inerrawd r.irx" itu’ active principle has Iwen seporatod a the fora of quinine. So greatly l"-****! ha* the corewsipt.ui increased, urn) so little care has teen bestowed npoo the peraen-xticn cf the natural fosmb, that great fcara base been entertained tbu the supply mlghi altogether erase, or to oUairabk otdy at a price which woald piace it tcyooi the reach of the man of the raentmnily." And in the same report le sail •— '• The probability of entire viocew iu the cstlimlion cf the cinchona tree in Indin seems to admit of hardly any doth!, If ordinary care is adopted In the Wkction of Suitable Realities. I myself recommended thd miasure, many year* ago, when treating of tie limily ol plants to which the ednehcoa beicags. I Interred from a companion of soil and dlmafe, with lire geographiial dfc- trifcution of cincbonaceou. pU.-vs, I Vat the quinioi-yirhling cinchona Bight be cultivated on the llcpes cf the NcJgbetrlre rad ..f tbe Souther. Hlrr-rlay... in Hue ure way that I hod inlmo! that Chinese tea plant- might bo cultivate in the Northern H-e-olayas.” D>. Rojle'i itciimmcndaUoia, although apyaoved of, reaiainid In abeyance until tSjg, when the inarming demand for the cinchona drugs coailiiiiod with ihtir constantly increasing price, forced the ssbjrat again upon public aUentioeo. Indred. things had ccene to sect a pass, that it •cornel almost certain that in the otuire of n very few yrars tbe whclcoole cesmictica of Urea which cm gxr>g on in America wouH reduce the supply of bark to almost r«hing. Under these cirri msances it was determined by the Covemnent that step; shaild he imme- diately token to obtain plnnts a=d seed cf different species of cinchsctt for tra«miak«s to India. Fortonatcly. the Gorenm-nt was aVe to secure the nctise sympathy of a geatknan to whom the cinch con -growing eocr.tries were well known, for he had passed rr.-ab time in trasellag through them, studying tbe longurge and habits of the natives, and, although re* a trained Uxani*:, hr hod nomheiess made hfoncelf acquainted with several of the species iu their livirg state. This gentleman was Mr. Clements Mukhara. a saJur, a schulir, and atchitokfifc*, who. m December. 1859, hisiig been entrusted to carry cut the urdtiuking, rcowedod to South America for the 00 Madras Jubiltt RitmftOs. a &2 purple of organ ainj an e.peditioti into the Iwertcr. Wilh him o-r* assxiatoi the following persons, who.® oamn deserve to be hell in moth regard by all who have benefited by the cheapen- in K of the fcrer-alliying alkaloid. , Mr. John Weir, Dr. Richard. Spr*e-t.uly dtocrilxd by Mr. Markham ei is eminent houritt. usd r&ca intrejoj e.plnrtr-Mr. Robot Cross. Mr. Prichctt, and Mr ledger. These gentlemen, with the eaceptfoo ci Mr. Ledger, had rrairol imtructlcos to act under the ciders which ibould be given to them by Mr. Markham, and that gentleman, in gmtefnl testimcoy of the value of the assistance which ho trad received from them, wrote as follows — " The early aoccera cf the eo terrene musty depended upoo the selection of qualified agentt, end to thll r-ipec; I aa> moat fortunate. No cne engaged in linpdtont work ever had mere aide, loyal, nnd dblntmtfed librarere to assist him.” Alter n aeries of adventures, ofto. attended with such danger and great diseemfort, it* first consignment of piont*, combtlag of Sr.c-tV.rJra w«. despatched from Guayaquil on the and January. tS6t. under the superin- tendence of Mr. Crow, to England, nnd from thence thry were tmmpoited, by the Red Sea. to Madras. Here 46J of them irriro; in good condition. These were taken to the Nilgais IliLte. the lieaallful district pros-musly wlectod by Dr- Royle. as most probabdy Hot to which the different earielie, wunld tirive best in India. Tor the hardier kinds, Mr. Markham wlrotsid a site near liar top of Uodabttto, lie highest rounded knob of which * Moot S , 7 oo fret .love the level of the wo ; while, fee the more tender dccriptioos, be werie.1 a tract of renntry about N.djmt««— a small Toda slllige on the edge of the hlllr facing the west, ot in deration of from 5,500 to fi.cco f«t. The plant-, on their arrival, wire delivered to Mr. W, G. Mcfror, who for some time pre- viously had heM the appointment of Suporintendfei of the Government Gardens at OoL-uamurto ; and it was to his core that tbo npid and eewemou* Increase of the [Aar*. was chiefly doe. Easy as it is now found to propagate and raise the different kind. << cintfcoi. it ought never to be footer, that this a the result of the ioteUigence which Mr. Mclvor brought to beer upxc their cultivation, at a time whm nothing about the tree was known, and everything had to be discovered by experiments. Shortly after the introdnaion of these pfar.tr tofo lodla, plant, nnd wed of other kind, of cinchona were forwarded by those of the eollKtcet who realised tehied in Acerici for rather ciploratlon, and their laboura have remind in furniahing India with the foUowis« .pottos, and an innumerable number of vanetiss Cimt'Hi Ofiuira/ii, C. Suuirabra, C. CalUajc, C. liJp'iana, C.Jazmi/a, C. Santa F, C. SAW*, C. Vi*y the raltivation of eiachota wsa proved likely to he Koeewfal cn the Nilg ris, several private gentlemen epeoed oat ostalus of their own, nctably Mr J. \V 8. Money, who is proprietor of estate- at Ihtvasboli nod We 3 beck, besides owning others at Kar- Uiry, sad the greet Ossingtcs estate. These estates have prosed eminently advantigeooi to thaw who hold them. Many others have since been opened out, out only on the Nilgiri plateau, but also on the Wynaad and other lsiU tracts. An Mta of the e.tent to which the product.™ of cinchona liark bar been increased tluiirg the prut q tuner of a centnry may be gathered from the following statement or prices realfced for Renewed Crown bark:- - 1877, 131. 5.A s :SjS, toi. iU ; 1879. tus. ; 1880, 10- y. ; iSSt, ir. 11Y. ; and 1SS1, 5.. 7* In the year iSSj, the price of ail kinds of bark fell rapidly, till at the present lime, to. M. per pound mny be taken as a good price This rapid decline was largely due to the mormon area of land which had been plaited w Ith cinchona in Ceylon during the previous dearie Large Dentation cf coffee had been Aerl-HortlfuHursl Society.] Madras phi!" Ft l resell !. dreiroyoi by l eaf diwue, bat, with characteristic energy, the islondirs, proa ling by experience gained U Madtu, replaced coffer with cinchona and ‘.cl. THE MADRAS AGRMIORTICULTURAl SOCIETY. Aim ml ccetai with the icgn ol Her Men Craooia Majesty, and fostered and caconrtged by Ike peace which hit .hared he throe* in lie Carnatic, has been ihc ptasperom career of the Madias Agri-Hoit Icalttral Society. To the enthaiioiniof Dr. Robcr! Wight.— the eminent betanwt, and aalhnr c/ Itmr P!o*ie'*~ Mir Orimta/ii, whkh la to thU da. the rtavdari werfc of the kind, a^d a monument that will atdaie while litnriei exist, — the Society to a great extec* owes its Stag. On the t}th of July, 1835, at a well-attended meeting of Kali re and European gentlemen held at lb* College Hall, it wu inaugurated. Two days later the first Committee of twelve met, and it wa. announced that Sir Frederick Adam, the Covcrwr, had accepted the invitation of the Society to become its Sr it pay on, the HornraraUo Mr. John Stiliin, tbe Junior Mcaber of Council, being its 6ra President, and Mr. Bayne* its first Secreta^. A little kler the Nabob of the Carnatic and Sit R. Palmer, the Chief Justice, were irvited to become Vke-Patreos. In 1836 the Society was in otcupatxa of the land which now forms the larger portion of the Ornamental Garden on the Xfaint Read. Micros. "Thu »*i then," we read in Dr. Bidie's Report, "the only spot available ; it wns very ill- lulled for horticultural experiments. aal the Society v as long embarrassed by eipetses connected with lit Improvement " The Society has once or twice since been embarrassed, notably im yean ago, when the sited in which the Office an] Committee brrioesa was com! acted was turned into what it is now.— a horse filled with bnutlM and fcaiftani (tern ; the Ofice wu transferred to what wm till then the Superintendent's boote ; a comfortable boeve was built for the Superintendent in the Experimental Garden on the eetu side of the Cathedral Road ; and the Red Hills water was carried throegh the Gardens to the native beta All pecuniary difficultica were, however, from time to time tided ever by a mail extra pant from Government ; by the liberality of the Sodety’i bankers ; or by the real of the Secretary fee the time beeeg enabling tbe Society to lave the pay of a professional Superintendent, aid to let bis hose at a monthly rent The buys of the Society are now in a fairly tloariihing crcdittoo. In 1837, at I bn time of Her Majesty’. AKmoioa, the week of the Society waa m fall awMg, and very t*«*4fa] effect 1 were being mile to improve by the diitribatno of bstter teed tho daw of coctco groan is tbe various districts of the Presidency,— efforts whidt ripened their fruit when the American War closed the ports of :be Scmhem States to the buyers at Liverpool. Manchester, and elsewhere. In the sure year won* lea plant. reraised from Chma were forwarded by the Society to Mysiie ard the Neilgherry Hills, and it is believed that tome of these very plants atBI survive in the neighbourhood of Couroor, so '.bat NeSghcny tea, one cf the matt impccant ptoducts of Southern India of the present day, it now alio celebrating its Jubilee. The following year a wpplyof Mauritius sugarcane wot obtained through the Beard of Revenue, propagated, and rahseq&eoily distributed Frier to and durtig the yeti 1840, when Mi. Glassnn opened lhe first coffee plantation in Wynaad, the Society straggled to grow coffee profitably in Madras aid freely dUtributed it in plant, and seeds to more favourably situated pUees. During the next few yean records are found of the l-.itroductlc« of European ard Wes: Indian frail trees, smne of which doubtless still thrive, or have been dispCoccd by their descendant*. or by tuperioe varieties. More than one spccscs of mulberry was introduced to feed and im prove the silkwcenui, and wonderhl stride" wore node in the (talliiatxa of Indigenous and foreign calinary vegetables now classed generally, and consumed e«*o by tbe poor, at " country vegetable*" In 1844 an attempt was nude to introduce the use of grata as coifiTe, and a valuable collection of Australian seeds reached the Society. In 1S45 M *i°' sir Walter Scat, of II.M.'s 15th Human (the eldest soa of the “ Wimrdofthe North"), then stationed jR., Madras JuhiUt RftmMK. lAgrt-Mortieultoral Society. US IlnngCcce, was «bet»d a aen.1*. of the Society. In 1850 lac Society IttCteMfully 10! u cue of grafted icirtgo plant* 10 Sir WlOkm Hooker zt Kcw ; and iceds of the vmrabta tartalee gins. the rtapde food of Mul nu hones, m trannsiUrd to Australia end the Cape of Gocd Hope. In l8jj the Society til hugely engaged in rad distributing ™l numbera of the Catuarina for planting on the and done* on the coast ooeth and moth of Madia*. t>J« the ware* ef atroo.1 the whole fid supply of the town-the power which nsro. the railway ergae and the .plnat.s mill, cooki the rids mini his^oct, and the poof avnnl Me. It U possibly ln.iik.ra to select a few item* of good work iota ni thaw mentioned above, bat it 1> necessary, as to do acre than mention the Sodety’f eaferimcnU with einci«ia and ifWn, fnrits and Bowen, drag. and tanning mi!er.nli, ihre pfanr* and dje stnfls, enrols and forage jdrau, would ill many (ages The Society ’1 nurseries now coauln t-V-asands cf inch |danU 4 x distribution. The work of the Society l» tcenc in span the seme* from every garden and hedgerow in the arte at large at Pant which goet by the name of Madrra Town ; and many of the eomnioact plants of the roadside are foreigner that were dUlrnratod, If nor or^iniily latroducul by the Scotty, within the la* Shy years A atroll round the Society's Gordrae, 1 billed in ones: tbcugli they are, » one it uncrating iaterot. On ercty tide are haodreda of jpeciei cf the mott awful rad beautiful of treffeal flam ; creepers, and hertocecot plant* in rurfc ramjMut growth and luxuriance of leaf andjtlowet at are wen only amxlil the warmth of the trip let. Indigenous plant!, which theegh dcebtlew abundant felly year. .go iu the immediate neighbourhood, are now, owing to the nwdt of the woodcutter. to the scarcity of feel, to the eacemnui iacr*i*c of pcpil.tion, and to the >oraeity ct gait*. rarely to be teen within many a telle cf thr lown, are cuefally peoerved, eod propagated. Every step in the Omn- intccti Garden will .mfold »o new beauty to the treclorer. 7 he not* mahogany, from tbe Wert Indiet ; the Ikhee and the dkapytos from China ; Iht Morel 00 Bay chcsrnut ; the •>g»u' nramari* frotr Anrtralia ; the giant talipot from Ceykm ; the graceful date fium Arabia; the italely cabbcge palm from Bind ; the huge twohah, and endless others arc to be seen. Shrubs tea are not kegotlcn, rich 01 the handsome South Stn Itiands trotoo, with its quaint forms and inriqpitxo* ; the butter-cnp-Uke oeh.ra, once common but now rare in the jungle* frond Mxlro ; jafrutc* and bvgeedas of many torts ; and the »w<*l-»eentcd gardenias and rartuos. But apace forbids further drlails. Of the illntntaa tames that have hem connected with the Society much might he said. Since the Scciety was foiodni each nceesuie Cowtnor has accepted the potilion cf ratreo, and in bier years cf Patron and President j Commt&drrs tn^hief. Chief Justice*, and Members of Ceuwil have «lim borne off** i high officers cf Stale hare served co it* Committers ; and dUlioguUhol hotaniMs hare ucekel «s in ScentariM. Wallich, Hojlo, Wight, Rotlmrgh, Llodley, Thwiitra, the Hookas, Trimen, Sehamhuigf, Veo Miller, Cleghurr. and immy others hare beat it* axutrlbotais, Nor should the terrices cf the paefcuional gardeners, who from ttuic to time hove been in charge of the Cardens, be forgo ten In 1S53 Mr. Jaffrcy wis sen: cot to the Society from the Caledonian Hortienltaral Garden, Edinburgh, nod did good work for lozi yean, ust£ he obtained a better rngt gemrui at Bangalore, aftrr he lad ccctributed to the science cf gardening his well-known buoUrr, IlinU fa Amato* Cardnuri in Madras. Ha aw Miocradod by Mr. Robert H Brown, tbe author of the uutful Mamtfoii *f /it Trot, Sinli, and Hrriatomt Fi'auti /mine in 1*1 Strin/i Cardens and th iWtg.hVi.rW */ Madras. Mr. Denham. Mr. Henry, Mr. Storey, and soma ot hart came cut from England in their turn, tod nftet dcog Sikhful week left the service for better piU .op-iimtmmls. Tlte Society h« ibr Ihe lot! four years had the benefit of the oeiiiuscc cf Mr. J. M. Gletton, who ■** seer out by tbe Secretary of Slate to 1SS9 to work at the Government cotCoo c.pcrtasenU in Ctotnl India, and who, beside* the ragnlar dttiei which he has loyally ckschirged. bis co»p,led rad jublithad an tdmireble CataUp* of NllClrl Bartlealtar* J Madras Jabila Retrospects. ftonti iu tii Agri-h'crtitullnnl Snittj’i Garden i. Mifrar, avi is row engaged cc other useful lilomry work. WILGIRI HORTICULTURE. Die hceUcultanl WablWhment in Ootncamirod, known is the Government Botanical Garden, was first ate oa fool in I he year lR* 7 , daring the Governorship of the Marco is of Tweed dale ; and riie lint gardener— appxnted on Hie recoin mend alion of Sir William Hooker, and Dr. Royle— was Mr. W. G. Mclvor, who received h» early training *1 the Royal Gardens K«o, and eventually chained much celebrity os Superintendent of the Government Cinchona Plantation* U for thw manner In which hr hu laid it oat." In 18*8, Mr. A. Jamiesce. the present Curator, arrivof at OoUcsiattd freer Kew. to assat Mr. Mclvor: and la lljl, as the latter gemleaua’a time was fully occupied in fostering the new Cinehtcu Pla n t alien. Mr. Jamieson was made Superintendent of tie Car del in Mr. Mclvor's place. To hie rite pcesent beautiful stale cf tbe Garden is chirfy doe. The whole of the kraer Gudsn hts been laid on in a very taterful mam re, ltd hu been planted with many rare trees and sArahs. Die upper port of the Garden alio, which adjoins the new Government House, has been tram- fermod from an unsightly scrub into what will be, in a few years more, "hen tbe recently plumed trees have grown ap, a h«utiful pork. Many plants of medicinal anti economic value base heea inuc>: iced] since tbs esuNishmeul of tbe Garden, such as Ipecacuanha, jalap, digitalis, rhubarb, cinchona, mahogany, various hinds of pines, box. creca. mai^oaecn, litdl, various kinds of trees jteidmg iadia mhl-r, Ac Most of these have been distributed to different pans of the country, atd cany of them may b« now regarded as quite aarundUed in India. Besides tbe present Garden at Octacsrannd there are b-aneh Experimental Gardens it Counter. Burliar, and Kulhatti. Tbe one at Coonooc (Sim's Park) rivals in heiuty the Garden at Ootacn- mand ; is m situated in a ratine whxh lies between the upper part cf Coonooc and the Wefflngtoo Race Caine. It i. wall pothed and reoded. and eensbat ef re* portion which ii Lid oat as an oreaasenul garden, and oaeains many beautiful trees, especially pines and eucalypti ; and of another portion, which consists of sholah trees, that have been left tn their natural nodltfnn. Nurseries site, fee the propagation of the indigences trees of the niighbcurhool, have been recently made. The Park is named afire Mr. J. D. Sim. C.S.I., tbs member of the Council cf Fort St. George, K where instigalion it was founded in 1873. The Garden at Bnrliu is situated almotl at the baton of tbe Coonooc gloat. at an elevation of abwt i,8» fret shore sen level. The tern- pirnture 1 * very high. The soil is rich, ami the average rainfall conekkrahle, *3 that many plants Mad/as Jubilu Rtirn%f«li. (Hub Curias jSA can I* crown there, which will net tliri«e in the higher dilution* of Oatitamund tod Cooooor ll i, there that the cco». raangOSUen. and litchi fruit pout free!/ ; bn! unfortunately, th« climate is matt unhejllhj, and lh* icIuhiunU of the piece Sofia math frees fever of • nw *l«u- hot ildiiipiico T>.B Gsnlrn wai acquired ty Gorernmcnt in tS;a ; but long before that t.me ll hid been stocked bjr Mr E. H. ThmMi. the Collector of Cciichitore, whli many rue and ootlc trees of ornimer.tal « eoonumie inter lit. The only other Garden in possession of Gorvrnmcnt on the Nilgiri Hills is the one at Killuul, nod this it is proposed to obondoo. os ihe conditions U toil nod climnie >lo not ddfcs aulhdaitly from those which exisl Bt Cccne-sr to mike its retention adsinbio ; toe it is inteeuhrf to opto oil inUeid a new ganiee neir Gudnlar in Scwth-Ewt Wywwnd. All these Gi.-d fisbenes useful fur pcovidinj «h jlevi-ae sale foil axhlsg is necesxuy hut cheap n£\ to the fish-corere." But how to gise cheap sale to the fei-cir ert srsihout imperilling the sale monopoly was the dignity. To menace the silt monopoly wis oit of :br question, for chough it is a tax on a notes stry of Ufe. it Is .n e&cs an wfmitrriiml and irxtl/cvt poll-tax, and is such it cantsiViad b the ftt*&acy of Madras aloe* 132 lakhs of rupees cf rtveme in the year 1S85-S6. A wiy o»t of the dilemma wax, however, band in the following ocroprc*»i*. It mu tattled that enckwrw might be cwrtrwcted within which ewnopoly *ilr might he zc id to fish-curei* at its actual cxet price to Government, and fret of the Goveramenc mcoopcly tax, on the one condition that it should be used by them within the endosare. This propcsil was siccticewd in July, 1874, and these endorixes became curingya/ds into which Government salt jussed index police guard, but out of which no salt pissed again except in the form of salted fish. There propoul* were aaiKtfoiMtL In 1S76, the year in which the fish-caring yards were fust opened, only 324 tost; of fi»* were cured in the whole Presidency, whereas in the twelve months eodieg with Septets bet. i8S6, 28.553 ioasof fish were aired. Hits already no mean quantity of whole&ane animal (ocnl » thrown into llio matUet at a rare so cheap as to be wUdn the purtluuing power c 4 tlie poorttf. But tho rate at which the advance his been side is a tamer still wxat full of hope for the future, tlw resoles of eich y«r hiring nrarly dcuM* 1 the mu*i of tin year, till, in the list six months of t8S6, x* compared with the mtlar *eu*c* rtf ih* pftwfc* year, there wws an advance of 957 toosof fish cared. Acd «c< in quality alone, Uit in quality aH>> is there Burked improvement. There is every pro-pset, there fere, of this iodtxlry growirg rapedly to dimensions «ch os to make rt worthy of taking high rank among the useful advances that have been nude in tie Presidency of Madras daring Her Majesty’s reign. Ccocorrently with the growth of this industry, the fishing doves are prospering. rod their presperhy is calculated to tell again on the harvest of the sen pithexed hy their inmcislig caplt&l, improved appliances, and stimcUtod energies. Gres: hoi been the benefit of the iocrcatt to the fish food supply of the ir.i|l*Mra. of whom over 92 per cent, on urinal food— whets they eia gel iL PEARL FISHERIES. Near tie vutiern extremity cf the Presidency Ses Tulicorh, co the Golf of Minaar, in which is a Pearl Fishery, worked on the southern shares of the Gulf by the Goremmexrt of Ceykm, and on the northern shores by the Government of Madras. It enriched the Kings of Ceylon in the days of Marco Polo, who his recurdai many qualm legends co the subject. Bit considerable scientific progress has teen made since Marco Polo's time In exact knowledge of the habits of the oyster. The earlier researches of 1S57 were xiadc at the mstarax cf the Ccylaa Government ; and those of 1884 were conducted under th* order* of the Madras Govcrarnmt. The mture of tbr»* ?ra to 702 ousters a squire yard. Apart fmm study ing the fish, attention ha* also teen given to tlx made of fiihlrg. Hitherto pearl oyster* have been beoi^ht ep from the fc-xtem of the sea in exactly the same way oa they wire in tho day* of Marco Polo. Descending with tho aid of x large none hitchod to coe toe, and nithoat my diviog dre*s it is natural that in 8 or 9 (itbcms of water the Oay of tho livrt nt the kdtera is usiolly less than a minute ; and a few pearl oysters hurriedly picked up are Madras Jubilee Re/rtifeiti. |Ju»tUe. j8S thrown Into a small ml attached so hica Lem hurried «'•> more tkoronjh ptding U to be eapeaed of men who in Eutopcin diving diet* ran stay down fu. hoots together ; trad mpertntru in this direction .re being nude, in view to **ert»inirg the toil means of meeting mns ecocanx-ally Ibe many prartlral difficulties with which the |«*ltha Uajtroondcd. wco » the prevention of the theft of pearls, the aninteoanre of cede. amxgu the luge numbers i wmblnl U n fishery, the giving to each divev in individual Itimalu. to ciertca by n 171(001 of poymant tiy shires. aid the provWon of suitaKe IxwM end g«r m "Aden! number* to complete the fiiherj within the sheet time la which the anther allows of its Van* cordncted. The two list filberic* ccodnrted by tbe Madias Government 71 el clod in lido Kt. 2,;o.J?6, itrl In 1S61 Rs. l.» 9 ,a* 3 : wbi> the Ceylon tidier/ from 1W0 ;o 1884 yielded an aggregate of Px 30.73.lll, Madras in limes put hat that been hi behind Cr>loo in tbe peofitahleness of hr. Pearl Fisheries. The primary reason for this lie*, howmer, In the natural adrontnge* of Hi* Ceyfon pu.itiM. the penri oysters preferring theiootiern side of the Gulf of Mnnrir on aecnnnt of the fee tOie of the Island of Ceyfon (*1115 sheltered freer the strong current which. iwceplng down tho Bay of Bengal, torn- westwards roand the wrath of Ceylon, and then northwards uxo the Gulf of Minor, Impmging directly on the Madras akfe of that Calf, while the Oeyte lide it sheltered. But any deficieDdes it Madras in pearl -feberj revenue have been ir a Urge ireasur retosjed by her uniting with ha refill fisheries n fishery foe the bolj shelf, rallr.1 the Chant It is the TmimUa fymtx of niwralids. Th« fisJwry U not followed la Ceylon though the shell fish r.re wry .buxliat three, but cm the Madras side it has been Mped from almost nothing to about Ra. 23.00* a year, and nrvlrr present management » calculated to yield a slissdy annual revenue of ahout the sunc asout, as well as to be Ibe train -f g rural of the diwrs on whom the working of the Pearl Fisheries is depend rot. JUSTICE. In 1S37 the aclinic of judicial tdmimuratwo in Madras was substanl hTy I’nt which had (cm feauulcd In tSco by the Statute 39 and 40 Georgs III. tip. 79 Hiis Statute, tesidra authorising the esubllahment of a Saprsaie Court of JwtotBre, tnd u Court of CommfesieMn fee lie recovery of Small Debts in Madras, empowered the Govern* and CotmtO at Fort Sl George to frame re{ for the enablement of Courts in the Mofussil. Tbe Court-making Regnlalicce “ore )u»nl chiefly la tSk>2 and lSt6 ; and by sS.jr. the judicial machinery foe the whole Protidemy war »o ttgilar working order. Eich railage bsd then, as now, its Civil and its CriminI Cotrt. The headmen was, by rirtue of bis offer, at once the Munslffacrf the Magistrate Aa Munufl, he had (rawer to hear ear! determine, of his o«n enthority and without appeal, suits of money (except for damage!) or other persona! property, not eioeedrag Rs to in value. As Migietrate, h« hul power to try Cl— of I trivial nit are, rack a" abrai.e tinging* anl petty naniitts, and to confine oBroders in the •ii-ipr choultry fn a lime not cicosd.q; 12 hours. He was ivx liable to be called on to amwer for his cool act aa Munsifi except <0 a charge ct corruption, or of eiceedi^ his powers, and then only before the Zillah Judge. Between ike Villsge and tlur ZilUh Court! cure those of tbe District MuniiSi, of wlmm there wore, in 1837. raore thin tco, each txeriisisg Civil jorisdictiea over one or more revoke talnqs. They uwre erapowerr*! to dinptne of all hinds of raits tgiiast natives, their pecuniary yirisdiction bring Umitnl, to the ism: of suit- for bnl eternpl from paying rent to Comment, to those of Ka 100 or leas in value, aol to those not oceedmg R». l.ow in value, i> l.ht case of otbrr litd or atceey mts. In petty suits of not over Kt v> In vsJue. tbei< decisions were final ; an) the MtinsilTs iheraselvre were graded in three classes, paid Rs. 140. 1:5, and too per rsrnsta irspectively. l! || >1 not follow, however, that if tic subject-matter of a suit exceeded the ordinary jariilitlinn of He Village M nnsiff, tho pirlin wire hound to jormey to tbe Dbtrict Mundfi’s Gcmrt. The ReguU.'.ic nulbonsed Village Mu mi F, at of Minora 10 dctetuinr salts up to k* too in value, ml (o tnmewn Village Ponchoyets fee fee dlsponl, with the cccseot cf the panics, of til win refcnwi lo them, without linicaticet as to value, and without app«»l Similar principles governed the drersvn of tuiti by Darin Panchtye!', TOmmtrenbk, where b>!h pirtte dotted that form of trial, by the Isjstritt M ciiff To these Village end District Pjachaytti. wMch o moisted of not U*< than five rot x-ore than eftv.a respectable inhibiUMl, Collottort aloo hoi power to refer lea dfdsioa in vale*, to their Registrars, or " Prglilera * *- they were then termed. Another Regulation authorised the appcdutmenl of Am Want Judges with separate jerfc- diction over puts of ZHUK \nt with the write powca* 1. the Zillnh Ccrorts themselves. inchodkg the |«w«n to box .ppeila from UUulci Msmitu. Aoxher Regilntion empowered the Zillih Judges to refer will not oieediag Ra 7,500 In value to their raiive law cUtcem, the Sudder Amirs, who* dee sleets in apped iron Dratritt MomirT- were final in many Yet another Repilntiurr Mthoriied the establi-oxent of Native Court- ululer Principal Sodder Amins wch the oarre pew era «. Anittnnt lodges eaarpi feat tiny wet* birred from hearing appeal 1 from the decrees of their own Sadder Amins or of any Eoropsin efheer of GoTernment. The Prindjnl Solder Anoint, AssBtaro Judge*. ind zjuh Judges, were ilw Crimiail Judges within their Civil junsdiclkms. Om ill this collection of ZilUi CoaraTuid their auxiliaries werw ptnosl feur Pros nielli Conn, each manned by three judges. On the Original Side th*v dltpotra! of wilt estxed.n; Rt. 5,o». hut no a- ceedmg Rs. to,ooo in vafee, or of *pv -nil- traawdtted to them by the Solder Caun ; and ce the Appellate Sulr thrir powers eiiraded to special Appeolr from thr Appelli'o Docrwi of A'rirtsot if 4 Zillih J«, it well *• to regulir appeals from the orginil dteiriom of thru* Coats In Criruoi) mitten the Provincial Coons were cOMtiWMd Coart- of Clrcnlt for thedltputal of Scubas elites, bat the Senior Judge hid ilwnj* la remain at hn*l qautera. and -n competent, undei certain restriction 1. to eicroM all the pawm of the foil Canrt. Abote the Povrincial Ca-irts was placed the Sodder Court, known on fit Civil Side as the Sadder, ami on hi Criminal SIAc it the Fou] Adnwlot, and consistiig of a Chief and three Poltno Julga lelated from the Civil Service. Tteir original business compri-ed «iil» of R». ro.oco tn value aad upwards wilboi*. limit, and they eieecsed regular ir/1 •peritl ipjoellite puwera in respect of the eeiginal and appellate deciees, revpeetiTrly, of (ha Piov.ndal Courts. The Foujdori Adawhit alone had the power of pawing cw]iiul wntentea. and of revising and iimidling the ho|hi«. of all Lower Crtcnil Coons. Sich, In oatline. freo the Vill.gr up to the Snider' Ccufi was the scheme of Mofbsul justice la 1B57. In the Presidency town, the Court of the CcauniiiKeis fee the Recorerj of Small Debs had jurisdiction in c.eey lulls up to the >-aI»e of 170 p.jodas ; and crowning the whale judicial edifice, both Mofuull ud Madras, was the Supreme Coart of Judicature, Hamstring of 1 Chief Jtutinr and two Barmter Jtdgei srich fell power* In Civil, Criminal. Admiralty, and Eccle- siastical Juriidictlcc. wb jea ccly to fee linilation that ta cues where the value eiceeied Rs ro.txo an appeal layto the Qoeea in Council. In the ally year* of Hrr M> jetty’s teign the tendency of jndkwl changes has hern towards P P Madras fuliltt Rilrt'pf/U. * 9 => simplification, and the refaction of the nuraercus varieties cc intermediate Court* wfeWl characterised (he >chsnc of I&J 7 , *tdle the expansion of litigation under the tmdkvot Ufonce of evenly administered Justice had neceoitaied a cec&'.mtly increasing ci'.ensxm of the power* of surviving Court*. 1 : i 3 the Preroocial Count were ebolisfed. and the Civil and Sudan* Jud^e replored both the Zillah aid the Provincial Coots. By 1845 the exigencies of the wilder tram cf the Northern Circus had called into exiitente the Special Agency Com. In 1S50 the Madras Coarl of Small Causes was established, and in i860 similu Courts artel in •arkra Mofussil towns only to disappear again in 1879. By 1857 the Police Magistrates’ Courts in the Presidency town hnil been established. In 1H1 the Sadder Amin dimpptared, and the present High Court of Judicature replaced both the Sudder and the Supreme Conns. In 187S the principal Soddee Amin devefeped into the modem Suhonlinite Judge ; and the Courts of District Monti**, Salordtaate. and District Judges, were placed peetty nearly on their present footing. The teries ofCivil and Crierienl Procedure Cede* which bugan in 1*5; great!" simpliied the disposal of batinem. The oliting «h au of Judicial administration comprises a chain of Count wnentifimUy arr»i«*il, an! highly appredaud, as 1 whole, by the lawgeieg puUd. At the lose of the pyramid, •> to there .till coolinue the Village WunUS*‘ C<*u. but with pjwen extended, in their ordioary Jtmsdicion. to rails of Rs. to, and. os abitrators, to suits of R« »o In ralue. The Village and Disttirt Punch ayels still edit, though no: much used. The Dvriic Munsifft nomher led, classed ia four grades, ranging tram Us. 41x1 to Rs. jaj per ttam Their jurisdiction eitends to su-ti cc Rs. 2 . 500 tn value, ond wi 3 e all of than hove the power of Small Cause Courts ia money sets up to Rs. jo in value, some hare been cotrtated with inch power* «*p to Rs. lex* ond others zp to Fs. 300 in rnlue. The Hales of the Sisbcnlionte Judge*, like that of the Distrkt Mmeofls, hos been nirod, and they now ramber fourteen, graded in three clreao, paid Rs. Sax 000, anil joa per mensea. Their yariitictbo rn original mite, like that tf the l>r/.aa Judges, is aoGmlled •* to vatae ; .mil they are empowered to dtole •nth appeal. ag>aliiat th: decrees cf District Wun~Ds o. may Ire refrered to them ty the DtJrlis Judge. An appeal treat the crigiaal decree* of Sohordinote J.dge. lie* in every case. In subs of Rs. 3,000 aid upwards, circa to the High Court and ia other run. to tire Distract Jcdgt. Ail the Subordinate Jjdges and some of the District Judges hove been invested with the pawns of Small Cause Court! ra wets not exceeding Re. jeo In value. All Ollcctoes and tbeir Assistancs constitute Revenue Courts for the trial of rent mils between landlords aid tenants, and their decrees arc appealable to tbe District Court. In Canjani, Viaagapotam and ■Sndavcry. Special Agcrey Courts exist for tbe “tiler tracts side by tide with the tegslar Cairt*, with a similar system of oppeal. Two separate StraJ Cause Court* *urvive at St. Thomas’ NOW and Canna>aie to meet cutoametx exigences. The District Courts of which there air twenty in tbe provinces, have ulitnited original Jurisdiition, subject to regular appeal to the High Conti, where also the right of seo»d appeal against the appt-'itr d verves of both District and 5 u>«*r derate Judges uu« lies, i&d ia freely exercised In the town ol Madras, the Presidency Court of Small Causes, cowering of a chief am! two Jofgee, has jurirdlrtion In money salts op to R*. 3 , 0 Co in vain?* TurninK to the Criminal «dt, \U Village Magistral* coOtiMe on the fcunc fatting in i$J7. All other Uxp*nXM ire dxwnj thr^^kc-^t the Pnr^tncy t* hr*, lacornl, or third dot* SOfktntfi according to the power* conferred on wch cIi*i their oh n decii Km we, m tun, appealable to the Settees Court. Ihen latter Coutta aive fill ctimmilpauen, subjeitonly. in the cite af cip.tal seiue&CGw to confirmation by the Hijjh Court, 1 zA subject to appeal to the nine trirmal. In Midrat, tbe Preo5«icy Mlgfctutcs HU the uUce o£ fint diss Magistrates in the Mofuuil, and the High Coort. in in crimiaU prwiictloa, tftkiSt th« 0 ^ the Scsstcas Com. Tl< High Coart. which thus coasutntes tbe »i»«i of the cxbting Police.] Madrat Jubilee Rttrospuk. *9 judicaU system, al present consists o! « Chief Jasiitc and fair HuUoc Judges. of whom two are Buristera, two Civil Servants, and on- a Native Judge. It esetrire* all Ik* pro • Subordinate Jwlgc* of 740 wits, 13,750 ‘null cantos, •nd i, JOO appeals ; the Diitriel Coin, of 3*0 so.-!., and 4,75“ appeal, i tb-.Preiid-ocy Small Cause Court of J7.750 «"s i and the High Coirt of 370 so Ha, 1S6 in.olvoncy caees, 1*0 regular appeals, and 1,050 second epfeals. to ssy nothing of an Immense amount of r-vi-iorol and eniieellanetina Wn-M. The wort: of all clasu* of Conrt« Inetm-m year by year, and it is not'e-.ois that no ileiortrorat of the State command* tuih putilic confident among the natives of Soathem ladla as the administration of Justice. POLICE. When Her Majetty awemlol the throne the only organised Pcfkc in Madras was the Presidency town Police, which wm then trader the able management of Mr. Edward Elliot TYm gentleman wa» also In Iti time Chief Magiitratr, Chief Jadge of the Court of Requests (euheeqoently Court of Strall Cain-*\ and Chairman of the Bench of Justices, os well as Superin- tendent of Polite, lie easir into ofBre on the (4th Fefarrary. 1834. and held the post till the 15th. Aped. 1S56, a teres of twenty-two jrtin. Hi*, force retained tee (id names of Jaiaador, Daretgoh, Dur&dnr. and Peon; ami them ire many person still alive 'who speai with the hghest respect ar«l idwirUkm of the good services rendered hi those days by the Polite coder thr-.r able chief. In the rural dUbfcia Police dulks were dependent oa such fitful attention as they oofld reortir from tie Hotso oKcr*. who «*re abo 11 Heads of Police." The peeas aad ether subor d inates were employed Intlisatenitily on beth revenue nnd police do tire. In the three Presidency town* the. Police, the Ju it ices of the P-ooc. and the Judges of the Saprelcw Courts wen gov-mol by the EngH* practice and procedure in criminal matters. The Polkeof these (owns was administered chiefly by " Regaiatioos.* In 1856 an Act was posted for " rnjilaring tbs Police of Ih* to»?» of Calcutta, Madras, tod Bombay, nnd the sereral stations of the battlement of Prinre of WaW bland, Singapore, and Malacca.' 1>.is A a consolidated all the Pol are law ; conititoled the Police Forte 00 a footrig with the Metropolitan Police in England and Ireland ; and altered the drsigMlion of the Chief at the Police (ran “ Saperintendect ' to “ Ocmssutowter.” The City Police Pcdke lut done eacidlenl work hoc* In Kith. The program mule hu been Bendy. Crime will always ciUt in tome sfoipe, but the charactee cf crime in the Madras Presides*)’ has lees ren-Shly affected. Ihe Government in rerieuiog Oic la*l Adminnlrulioa Report cf the Mid rat police, which deals w.th the twenty -file years’ eililence ol (he loro; in at present orgoniied, atatti that, ‘‘with three cicerelona. all dtcutbancra of the pstdir prate hare been effectively dealt with by the police without extraneous naatue ; docilities have ■iecretsrd by 82 per cent. ; torchlight doroity has tern nearly stamped oa altowanra. A police ofUcr aaw now c’tra La pessicc uciil he ha* completed thirty )«*!»’ KH» at which time, and frequently Hurt before, the hard work hi ha* undergone has worn him os!. D&rit« the iate Jubilee edebntims the jofke alcce were an daty, whiit the hoSiaymoken enjoyoi themselves. Hut at all litre! anil ia all vcathei. the poiretaun moK he aloat. White othet* »'*ep or fee*, the cootUlle Inborn. At each Italian where the Jubilee .» kept the poMcc rtemfally gave the material assista n ce withou which it would not hare tees pufciblo to any out the programm**. Ia the City of Madras. which ... ,« frit for two day* in Kcbmasy, 15,000 oot* profit were f:d in fosr ditferent porta of the town, at tome plsees the feeding beieg ooatitMed from 6 itt. to dstfc. ij.axs people atteaded at the Park at Gownmcat Home lo witness th* pnblie preseoutioc to H E. the Gotcrnot of the Pe&alotclal Adltew to be nbmiltcd !o Her Mott Griciota Majesty. Tterc were ilutnlnaltoi* Ibrosgheu tire City, and a display cf f. reworki on the large plate known as “ the 1 ti led” at night. Besides tbe crowdi of foot passe n pm. all kinds of vehicles thronged the reads end streets. Yet nether in the City nor Uinncbem the -••tie Presidency «m an atclietu ni in offcncu repotted a- hating o«urn*J to that, in every tense, auspicious ectasoon- ThU »« a tnott gratifying tcttlmony, not only to the discipline and orgmiu- the of the Poll™, but ale to the piw tewpre ami dodlily of the imiltitudes who »-n( forth to do h otto or to their Sovereign Lady the Empress of Irdin. JAILS. The fire prstiktl mrarsm of IVio Reform in Indii may he sod to hive beret iaielatrd with the Queen's ncces-an. Consequent no a mmute or» ten ihortly iftet Ins anlval In :he county by Mr. (afterwards Lord! Maturity, a. a Xfauhet of the Law Coroeittsico, a Committee wat appoint ed. and iu Report was tukwwtted In 183S. The slate uf Prisco d«lpllne that then prevailed ussy be lodged from the fiet that Lord Maeaulty aaid of the peisooera m die Alijere Jail, near Calcutta “ It la only > few month* tine, they lotrdcied tlie Sep«intanding Vagtatnue. At pre.ru » vhitc. can enter the gate* without danjer." Such being the «atr of afltdn tl the seat nf the Supetme Gowrnmont, the Condition of MnSred Jailt may t« imagined. It«e rot tnpartanl Hep wot the appointment ef an Inepwtor General of Jafli in each Fruslnea. In 1S55 an Inapertor General ef Prisons •» appoiued in Madm, to whom was ent rmled lbs ii«io 4 tet»n of regulate** for the better roseograient and discipline of Jots, and the general KtalnHlntion of the fhportment. At that time. Jnitswere m the immediate charge of the Judges of the District Courts, who hid frequently not only to puss a lentencc of deotb upon a fellow-creature, but to «e it amid out. The executive charge of tie Jail urn. as might he expected, not felt to be a platin' duty, in *uny Instances the real administration wai IrS to the jailers, 1 elass wholly nnfrtled for the it* 5 ori.iUU(tcs thrust on them, and the discpline of the Jails was of the InxeM ceder. In 1864 Sir John ldwicnre, the then Viceroy— who as an old Bengal Civil Sarant was thoroughly aeqaiurd with the ssbjeu— pointed oot that the tell twaa-ire of impmiement conteatploted by Ihe Report of th* Commlrtce of 1838 had never been tarried out, and that wltiist hat little progress hsd been made in tbe Improvenent of the piiunere, or pees rat too of crime, the leu of life amongst prisoner! contimed year by year to be very grat. A Ccounilte* »*. thin appealed by his Government lo wpcrl anew, and Its rroimmcadir ikms generally endonri tkeee of the Committee « 1838. In tbe Madras Presidency tbe diSculties of Jail tdm'mistralton were |»obably at tbtir highest during the yean iSfro to 1*65. The Intradtmices at this peric.1 of the Penal Cole, simultaneously with the atrotloclkm cf (he tie- Police on an nrginised sjaeus. so disturbed 18* airmail dtaet. list Ihe Jails were fiCed lo osrrffowlng, and the irudequaev of tht raisling sceommolnlion lectme Mo dr at Jubiltt R t /ras'd i. jg« apparent. There were ot that lime 6.S» prisoners In Jails llu: on. ctjoMr of aciwtimedirting onl, 4,«^o it lh« trocribri standard cf spice ; ud for yean she annori noeuill/ was addon Iw. i>d vru often more, Ihii 10 per cent of ifce avenge strength of prisoner, or ten lire. the mortality in jails ia the Uailod Kingdom This, in eSect meiat that impnBXJsenI in India entailed on offeadere risks to rife wUth the law never contemplated. The high rate of ncrtality was etnibatod to overcrow diag. bid ventilation, lha want of Salutary wrxri'gementi, o-fickocr of prtsonil dennli- ness, imperfectly cooked tend. and defective dietaries. In February, tS 6 $. Mr. Rohde. C.S* the first Inspector Gerera) of Prisons, and Mr. R. S Ellis, C.B., C.S.,tSe first President of the recently appointed Sanitary Commission, wee (trailed to consider and report what nMSticnal prison iceoaumsdnutia was required. and what measures ought to be tales to improre eiisting Jails. and the system cf Prison management generally. la April, 1S65, they Mbmitied thstr Keperi. together »ith a set of Rales, for the better superintendence and management of Jails. Thru propotala acre gctnally approved. The necessity of Centra! Jills fee priaometa sntenred to a Ira exceeding cor year had already been recognise:, and a protxotticc to build lire Central Jails ant adopted. Jails of this eiasa had iodeesd been craiireneed at Coimbutcre and Rijahmnmlry. These Jails were originally intended to accommodate (I40 and 6JJ osoricts respectively : hut, owing to tha want of Prison acccenojlitkj. It tu determined to ratrnd them so as to aficcd room far 1,040 convicts rreh. The crectkc of Ceatral Jails at Vellore, TticMocpoly, and Caraianore sms also determined np», and it -a. arranged that w« of the eu-Urtg District Jail, tbculd be improved, and that others should bet rebuilt 00 better principles and mare healthy sites, as means became avsilaWe. The Sessions Judge, were to- relieved of the execuure charge of Drtfric; Jail., which -ere placed under the Civil Surgeons, and special o&tess were apptjitoJ to tire charge of tho Central Jids. The Penitent isry it Madras which wu under the exclusive muagrmrot ef the Cctnirisstcoer of Pcucc, was placed endre lie gsorrai npervisiem of the Irspectcc General. In July 1872 It u*. nude a Central Jail, and a sponol olfirar w« appointed to stptrintend it. In iS!d the new Jail Rdes were introduced. Convicts bail up to this ter* been granted a fired quantity ef grain, while a." regards their ocher rniilcs of food and firing they ware aUtmed 0 small sam duly to preside them aelves therewith The resilt cf this system was that so long as the nice of money remained what it vat illy cv silty years pecricusly. the snm allowed an fixed ; but afterwards, as the valie of money changed, thi» fixed allowance was buely sutflclent 10 purdtase wit, ecndrmrcts, and wood, ind left nothin; foe tegeuble or animal food. Fixed drat scries, drawn »p by Dr. Cornish, the then Sanitary CommiMcmer, were adopted when tbe new Roles, were inlrtaSaresl, and with slight altera- tions these suits hire bees in force up to the present time The chief charge effected by the new diet arses was the sahaliutlon of thefam and ragi foe the more luxurious, but lei. nutrition, ike hitherto issued. and the fixing nf Hie amount of nnir-al food, vegetables, and court imersts. The ccororrcnt metreres thus adopted fur the issjcovcmenl of Jad accommodation, tie nafcvteaeot of cleanliness and swittry iirangemeau, combined with the radical change in the nystem c f feeding the convicts, had a mutual tllca upon Ihe sickness ia Jaii, and lie mortality which had in 1865 been 1270 pun of remission uas sanaionei! for Central Jail, in li? Maim Presidency, whereby well-behaved and ixdnatnoos ocovicu were enabled to diminish the length of their ntUncca by periods »0t exceeding a certain fixed limit. Two yean ugo the lystea heretofore in fccre ta the Presidency *» modified in Koxdanie with Revised Rule, on the itibject issued by the Govrrnraeot of Udia for all Jaffa In litlU. The new tehee* differ, rt detail, ud b the period, of .rmisritm clc unable. from that which eu before in fore* ia this Presdency, Ipt the cfej«CU aimed at are the tame. In 1885 a Reviled «t of Hula for the mnnigetsent axd scperintendeoc* of Jail* in the Madras Presidency were prereribec by Hi, Excellency the Governor in Council Three Rule, cotuiuute a carefully prepared Cede, In which are embodied all the regulations relating to Jail, and jnil manageoent that have from time to time tea pasted. They are partly based on the recommendation, cf the JaS Conference. Up to the end of 1871 it wa, the practice to p*l all convict, in the Madras Preiiichcy in iron,, with the reception of covin ■emr.it. It «rx, then drcanuDcd that convicr employed intia-aurnUy in Central Jail, ihonld be relieved from fitter, three mccths after admission, provided they conducted themselves well for that peritd. FetMra were, by the Jad Code of 1S83. discontinue! :n the care of oil oonvkts in Central Jail, sentenced ether to rigorous or dople Imprison meat, their use being resosrd for cases where a priwarr i, rales*, or whirr there ii tnaion to beliere that he contemplate ewape. With the eompbtfoa of Central Jaffa manufacture, were btrodwood, ud later became intra- mural The whole of the clothing lor U* rootlet, thrmtelvt* it made In th* >ili, while other public deportment, olio receii-e large roppliri from jaffi. Carpmtar f and MaikaeaVt work, carps ■caving, tent making, and other industries are earned on, a ,y«!cmarlc n>r*hc«l cf working being followed, and taalc, ripely exacted, definite induitriea bring proscribed for given Jail,. In 1865 the cub receipt, on eccc-uu of manufattcre, amounted to R,. « 4 ,JOfi, akacw, in 1878 the earning, or profit, paid into the Trcaiury, after adjuitmrnt of adraoev, amounted to R, 1,71,1,5. Fee the lari few yrare there ha. bees a daninnifoo of recripti. dsirfiy owig to the refaction placed on manu- facturer, tot this restriction hu been withdrawn, nnd the convict new contribute, considerably toward, the owt ef ho koep and caitody. Th* estaKishincnt ofyfrb, until 1 recent dote. consisted of the warden, or doeWinary « 5 cen, while the safe ciotody of the ecovieti wa entrusted to the Police. In 1885 die Poliw were relieved of the doty of guarting cettain Jills, which duty wa, undertaken by a warder guard. Lai: jar, a eompretiKMiv* tcbeuie for thegnarding of all jail, wta rabmltud by the Impede* General, in accordance with which the gnaiding of all Jail, '» jerfurmol by warder guar.li. An import*** feature oxnreted with the dnripfot and guarding of Central Jaffa is the employment cf ronvitu who perform all the curie, of free warden, and take their turn of •entry duty by tight. Pritonera are thus gradually prepi red for liberation, taught re If- raped and the valne cf continom* good cmluet Many other mitten in connection with i»E adrnlnt*- t ration, iucb a, qoeeloni cf the ly-teo cf confinement, empfoyiceai, punshmeot. edncaiion, and refcromtltm of the convict, have received attention. It may he well to mention that the cellular , i-stem hu been added to some cf the Madia, Central Jail*, and that convict, ire required to pass certain fixed period, la cclla before being poreed iafo asiuOati®, a talutary Improvement both on dlstsplis- ary and aaaltary gnwada. In ccc-wction with the subject of jail adminht ration d that of recfolroine the jurena* criminal. A Refoematoiy School ho, been recently sanctioned by the Madras Govern- mat. Thli Schxf wsD be shortly opened, and ii is hoped tbit the mow ber«ficial effect, which hare been found to resJt from the ejvem in England am! France may he expsieoced in India, or that the juvenile ciminal osy be rrecuid before he devekfe into on inotlaimaUe “jail hird." There are now in the Madna Preiideocy 7 Central and tS District Jail, under the control of the Inspector Genera! cf Jaib, who also exact,*, inpervincm over Subsidiary Jaffa Central Jail, are in charge of ipecinl oSceas, as alio nre the Dbtria Jail, of Tanjore aad Tioneretly, which were built a few yrtrs igo on the ccihikr system AU other Disuict Jail, are la ccatge of Civil Surgeont In Madras Julila R ft mate’s. (Cdoc.Il on. Central Jail. are coalined |Mm wW wd to ngoreus imprisonment for period* exceeding cne yrar ; In IMurlt* Jail. !>*•< wl.iv- ween res do not exceed cce year ; in SubsMory Jail* tlioM whOW sentence* do not c*ccol thirty days. Al I he clow of the yeti 1SS5 there «ere 7,316 prisoner* In the Cera.nl, Ul(ir.it. and Satudhry jail* of the PreiKlrocy. lire MaJesj’s clemency van exirmlol lo the convict* on tb- cc-nsion of the cclehratloa of her J obilje by the release in the Mil™ Presidency, on the 16th Pchruarj. of 1,505 males and 175 females, who were thus aWe to join in the reyxiemp of the period. Of those who still remained in Msdtsu Jails a, 167 male, ud 53 females received partial rerais*ion uf their wntrnrea is honour of the event. EDUCATION. No re inspect of the progressed Madras iho.ll fail to recced the great ndieretretiU In the field of edoentton dtuiag Her Majesty's regn. Eleven years before the commencement of that reign Sir Thomnt Monro canted an Inquiry to be made into the Ware of edtxation in So* hero Indio, and reowded his views in a mlnate which gave the first imptlse to edicotioo in the Presidency. Under his auspices, fourteen Collcctcruc and etgMpoc* Taluk Schools were opened in l8a6, with a «h.>)l at Madras for training Teachers. Bo! these school. had to be abollshod » 1836, foe preood inefficiency. The Madras School let trahung t.acher* wa. craivertnl into the High School, which nflermud. developed into the President Cttirge. A few Missionary todies were meanwhile Krivirc against seriots difficulties to irripirt etemmliuy kwiwldge, chiefly throigh the medians of the vressnrel.r l.ngntges. The only other edocmicnal age ocy in 1*37 “«* indigreous /‘ra/ichwl and fattm/a, in which no attempt was raid* lo train the intellect, hot »U that was aimoi at was to food the memory with a string of weeds, of which the teacher lirw the meaning Httie better than the pnpll Between 1S37 aid 1854, the year of the Sts greet educational despatch, little psrcgrera was mode. The General Awensldy’* Institution, itirted in 1837, g»«e birth to the present Free Churrii Institution and Madias Chriilttn College, the Chinch of Scotland Institution, which criy this yen has bren n.J: a College I and the Free Church Mission Schools at Cceyeveram, Ncllcee, and Chingkpit. The Church Miwsonary Soricty and the Society for the Propagation of the Go-prI conmeoced those iahxns whlrh hare rinre provided the Drtricts of Tasjore, Trichlropofy, Madura, nnd Tmoeveily. with many escelVet Scbwfe aid Ccdteges. The Lcetdon ir»d the Woslcjan Minion Societies and a few Roman Catholic bodies were doing tbrir shire of the gooti work. Pichcappah's Central Insure tiou at XIadrra wa. opened in lS|3, and the branch schools at Conjcvmtn and Chidambaram in 1B46 and 1S50 itsgwctmdy. Tbs first Ih'rectre of Public Imtnteilcm, Mr. (now Sir Alexander), Arbuthnot, reisirV.nl that "at the eranawnremrat of the year 1854-55, with the exception of trifling suras expnvlnl in the District* of Ch og'epil, No-ih Anxit. Nellorr, ami Tin- jure, and on the maintenance of a fc» clem notary schools la the hill tracts of Gnaiain, the operations of Gorernment were confined to the Collegiuc imtitution nl Madras, and to the two Provincinl Schools at Rajahmuadry amt Cnddllore." Th- total nsobtr of pupils under instruction in lSj 4 was less than 35, o»- The .r>ligcmm* icVols W; to shifl for themselret elitniaHbtd in numbers, nnd, if possible, deteriorated tn quality. The despatch of the Co«it of Directors of the End India Company of 1S54, which k often referred to a* the ednenticoal chnrtcr of India, hid dress, nmong other thing., on the maintenance of 'he existing Government Colleges anti Soho's, ml, if mcesmry, the irertme of their nunitrr ; on th« establishment of tew Middle Schools ; on raisra-ed allentvw to Vernacular Schools foe ctracutary c-hicibon j and oa the introduction of & system of grant s is-aid to be admirecerwl at the principle of a strict religious retnribty. Th: fint Graot-ln-ald Cede wa* luiied in 1855. The ptot'Mer* of thi* Code being found to he uni ort,nblo, a revised Code was luuel in 1S58, in wtilch the cotuliUoat Maim Jubiin Rrfrcifvrfs. *97 u rtgsrdt uUiy graMi wrre drfisfcely pre«rtb«pifeot of aidrtl eioradoo mainly by iti literal provitioni in mpr-J to uliry gniiti and bj the intrcrfuotioo of the fyitem of fayireM hy remit*. The nmoont of tthiy grants rate free* Ri 1,31,171 ia 1S6667 to Rt. 1,47,587 in 1870-71, and the total etpeoditure o» grants-in aid from Rt. 1,11,171 to Ra 3.64,491. Tee retoiu *y*lem war, lie '-e’er, only jnrtialiy wc««ful. at the ttiedudi pretcrlliot »*rt andsly high, aid fciter, «rao in a ring'e tnbj«l, •** held lo&liallfy for a grant. A new tcbtme for remit* graali mu itmid in 186S, and the fan that the role* of tSS8 were belter ttiUtd to the ntedi of the omnlry Ihm the roW. of 1865, - P"> y fd by the Create in the amotsf 0 < remit* grant* from R*. H-* 9 > * 186S-69 *< R». 78,176 >“ 1570-71. The tihjMned table thaw* the progren in geneal eduotla dunag the period under review r— Y«*i. GovranfixT. Kcw-GovcaMMUtr. F*« Imccmt, Cftttft Exm©ir:i*. S* P19.I1 5 P u?*k. GorvmoL Co*w raot N»-C<~«ut>«!. - »> 4 . 0 * iV JU icvfp Rs IWIO KcieC*,^ Rxieei.la; 119 91(6 m ?S*fc& .-».*« m *.$5*«*0 „ratf sixfold. Tie number cf Girls* Schools xra from 59 to 1858-59 to 138 in 1870-71, with an increase in the pends fron I.SS* to icviKj The* schenfc were entirety rader agencies aided by Government, aod all that Gitranm: directly did to er> 0x1 rage froole edacatka was to open a Feoale Normol School at Madras to i8;o. The real KCewoithy features to the history c/ this period are the cordial co- operation cf roam gen c/ aided tostitetfens with Government in promoting the growth of education of all grid*# ; the marked rire to the fic fitcomt, which it an unerring ixrfcx of a wide and wrand appreciation c 4 the value of •ducatio* ; and the eflbcU made by private U-Jiw to promote ftmale education* which as yet waa In ita infancy. The legislative metres bearing on cdoeatioc dxrirg \U decade 1870*71 to i88>8f, were the Madras Local F«* 4 s Ad and the Town* 1 Impcovrawnt Act, which were passed to 1871. Tbs formrr Act provided foe the maintenance cf elcsrentary schools, either wholly, or by means cf graces- in-aJd, fee (he iosfottke of ^hooli, for the repair of school-houses *** for the training of icacien. A special Ux, known as the Hoisc Tax, was levied in (he •• anions'' into which the rural puis of the Presidency were divided, ard cdocftticcil expenditure was the fine charge 00 the proceeds of this Ux. The Toera' rmpeovement Act contained siraiUr provisions to regard to towns, with the eaentkl difference of the absence of a special Ux, ami the cxHtme only of a pesmisaoe to apply Municipal funds for educational purposes. The bcu»e*Ux hod to be abandoned at the end cd the year 1S72 73, is k met with considerable oppceltko ; xnd tbe espendirure co educibcn wax trace 1 ant charge oc the cce -third landless also levied under ibis Act. It was coo* cempkted by this change to secure for educational pzr jK tez aberat eight lakhs and a half of Local Fund revenue- But different Local Boards mirifeszrd different degrees of interest ia educa&a, and there were instances ia w-hkh fends, belonging of right to education, were diverted to other important par poses, such is the cuintezonce of hospitals. The main feotire of this Act, as has teen well pointed out. s thxt 44 r reccgxbes the aJl-imjoHttrt principle of weektog through the people in small areas cz districts, asd that it ccostititcs in each a Local Ikord, composed of cdicial xnd 2 > m jz, oSdal residents, similxr to character to those contemplated in the Ei^liih Edocabo: Act tSyo^ with scccahot similar powers and responsibilities." Q Q Madras Jatoltt Rttrosfuts. j ,3 In SH73, Government annourced in ioteidKO to "replay for pur poem of elementary edocnlion some portrai of rite for* hitherto d«roced to higher eduuton. and cilled upoa the Director of Ruble Inunction to Mgptt u»yi and meuiv Thai nflicer frcpoied that salary grants ihould fcw radioed all round. Revised rules for rcsdts grants went i>«ued In iS;; ( which raised the standard* an/A> Kir^M ^ nr.tia — ~ s^.139 Kitamiiai s.sjt — ~ w.otj CO«f»_. M. M — ••• t» Mi -« .. ti The number of .ihooli row daring the ten years by o\w 150 per err'... and the number of •cWm by t< aoo Govcmmen: College. Goiernment ototribute.1 Rt 1,25.435 10 lu own Collie, and Ra 39,774 to aided Colleges. The fee inicco In Goiernment Colltge was about 28 per eenc. ol the grots espeiillt-are on them, while in ater GovcrtnunC College! k wra 32 per cut. The total mirier cf secondary achcob far toys was 596 with 28.724 pupils, ml that feu gitli tfi6 with 1,648 pupils. The number of primary schooli for Jtdoeatton.) Mairat Jubilit Ramptih. *99 boy* was 14.159 with 565,0$! pap ill, tad that for girls 579 with 3 0,293 pupli*. There were *S Norm! Schools foe Mailers. 11 ice Mlscreun, and 14 iprcU! and T«tniral schools, oontolaing t,i55> 366, aid 810 students respestuely Of iho 15,587 institutions above re wired to, 141 under Defonmenul monigemeat, 1,318 sere mnder Ixval Bauds or Committees, 9,i*« wera aided teseiWioni, tad 4.95* "«« acaidol tMUaUoo* Comparing the t«il sunMr of popih with (lie t-cal population of a school -going age, it appears that |6'6 per cent of ihe boss ar,l 11 p« cent, of dm girl* weie under Itarjclkin, oe in other wools one boy ou of evecy lit, am! cine girl out of every forty-dvr received insl textual. This result can fc* peoperly gauged only when it is remembered that the population of 1 school -going age in the Pr&olraey coed*!- of 2, *91,733 boys, tad 2,338,341 girlt. Taking the staihtfoa is regard to the triers! leading ttetioas of the community. « the toys and girl> of a chool -going a^e, among Native Chris thus 51 and 52 arc cent respectively were under instnetko ; UDMg Mahnmedaai 20 and l‘J per cent respective*)' ; arnrg Brahmins 74 and 9 per cent. respectively 1 nnto-g Voisyas aod Sndras 17 am! 2 per cent, rwpriliuely. The tc*al amount of school fees was Rt, 12,83,000 in 1SS4-85, It. abaci 31 per cent cf the gross expenditure, a against Rt. 8,23.020 in lSS0-8t. The granta-ln-ald rrem prcvincial Curds rase from Rs. 2,35,0*1 in tSSo-Si to Rs. 3,66,0*1 in 1SS4-85, and tho local atwirot cf grants from “ pahlic foods " from R*. 1,40.700 to Rs. 7.44.0*. The whale lasoitt ei pended on educatke was about Rt 42,04000. Of tl-~ tbotC 10 per cent. »a» devoted :o collegiate olueattoo, 66 per cent, to secondary and primary educate*. 7 per ten;, to training and technical whoefe, and 17 prr cent, to directicc. inspection, Univenily, buildiees and ether charges Out of the arreu;: spent on edoeatieo from Provincial funds. 16 per cent, was applied to collegiate ed2cation j 39 pa cent, to seoordacy and primary education ; 12 per cent to trailing ard technical schools ; 23 pa cent, to direction sad inspection ; aad the rr-rair-cg to pa cent, wss spent on holldlsgt, scholarships, atvd apteral gram. Local Fund expenditure os secondary and primary education wt* 7 and 62 pee cot. reepo.-tiv.ly of the total Lexal Fund expenditure on pcUx instrn: tiocs and 31 and S3 [•' <•«*■ <* M«»icipsl evpt-diure. These farts show that the bulk of the expenditure eu education fnun local Funds gor, to uppnn ptinaty edocatxm, and that Municipalities in iuwr» rncoimge both secondary and primary eduealioa. It appears from the foregoing summniy chat the whole educntiowl machinery now at warl in the Presidency cf Madras came into eawrace daring Her Majesty's reign. At the (wgimvoi of this ptrtod. there was ro School oe College in the whole Fresideexy for impirtrc owd Inuroelion At present there are 30 Colleges ird 743 Seeocduy Schools. The Pill schools are meshing roam for Anglo- VetniccJii md V muscular Primary Schools, of which 14.299 eiist. The agency required for prosotiag the spread of edotatica h secured by means of the Trailing College established recently, and the Normal Schools for Masters and Mistresses in various parts of the errantry. There has been, jeir after yrur, a steady progress in the nunsher of candidates cementing themselves for the seven! University Examinations, df the graduates In Aits of the Madras University, over 1. 500 are Using at the present day, and a good many of there are uraloahtedly exracvty ahetseficial influence co oil around them. The Heady increase in the number of pipils, and In the revenue from irhool fees ; the interest and ardour evinced by Municipal and Local Eoartistnukingupthe manigrtornt nf secnctdxry and primary schools, and in eurounging the growth of educnlxn by mean- of graots-in-alil ; the spirit cf sef-help and self relance which has led to the establishment nf Colleges and High Schools in all |xsrts of Ihe country by local bodies and by enterprising indnidtahs ; the egrets made hy Misriccary Ltd let to o» tune the most efficient secular traraetfoo possiUe with the religioaa Ian ruc- tion which it is thrir avowoi nlijott to impair ; the attitude of religious neutrality minnionl by Ccv-rament, and the deviated policy of Government to eaoonmge the diersicn and development o< education of ill grades, are sure plnfces of nn edeciticenl fc.ure brighter even tltnn the psst. This sketch cannot be better rondockd than by bringing together testimony of hgh authority is Madras Jubilu Kttroiprrts. [UnlTanslty. 300 ■eg aid to the value of the ecictioo gives b be College? anil Schools of the Presidency. Colccel MftCifecali D.reetjr of Piblic Iostroction, wn*e in 1873 t— " Even htBtil* criticism can hardly deny that, In this Presidency al less, educate*] Hindus sit filliot iroioitas: cficet anxiod os in an ioecraraUe and creditable manner ; that a higher tone n bwing difTuied by them through the p»Wic tenure j thot. in integrity and (nfthfirlaMS, they ware! imimo rurally al>ore the men of the p«'t generation ; that many of them are driving with tuices-. todllfo* the blessings of edscation orrm tbeer cour* rymen ; orvd that the nembra of olutated lflnduiwho can he pointed to at having brought dishonoornn the training which they have received L amgalarly small.” In an address delivered at the Convocation of the Madras University, Mr. Porter, former Principal of the Ktmbakonara Cotloie, observed that " the eortier pupils of oa schools have reach nl O' pure! the prime of life, and many of thro now (old high posts in all the depart meet of public life. Among these are men wince names are widely known among tltelr ccruitrymea. ltd who are honoured where they are known" Of t he later pupils he acid I belreve it is generally admitted tfcoi, especially b method and regularity, sad I believe also in the tone of morality, the pi tile unite has rosily Improved . 0 Sir Charles Turner, late Chief Justice cf Madras, summed up the results of the higher riocnlioo b these words : - •' Modern India has proved by eunplre that arc knows to, and bonoorrd by, all in this assembly, that her sees cin qualify themselves to b*4d th-ir own with the b**t of Kuropwn talent in the Council Chamber, on (he bench, at the ber, and ir. the mart." lies Highness the late Maharajah Kama Varna of Travancore, a highly competent and disinterested judge, stated it as his profound coavicticc. that " the native portion of th« Government service and of the bar has immensely improved during the post feety year*." There Is no lick of other esvdmce to the same effort. bat this will sifixe. No account of tie great and gKC work done in the field of education in the Presidency of Madras car. be complete which 0r.1t- to pay 1 triha'a of adoiratlon and grolltwde to Eyre B. Powell and John Andersen, to Kdmuvl Ihnmpson and Gnpal* Kao, to Wdliom A. Poeter and William Miller. The Uboars of those edscaticeiri* and other* have enabled Madras to stand second to no oher part of the Empre of India I" grnmd intelligence, In the eEciency and integrity of its public servant", and in a loyal appreciation e (, avl heart frit potitade for, the benefit- of British pile. Mcntlcc should atua be made of lira la portlet aksst" rendered to the cause of nlaeulnn by msay hern, cl ran ladies who hove occupied positions of influence In the Pretidenry since the eri«atlonal policy of the Govctmeoa was formulated. The names of Lady Trevrlyin, lady Denison, lady Napier. Lady Grant, Lady Hahart. Lady Rohenora. lady Cboeaberlain, Lady Mary Grenville, Lady Grant Duff, Lady Turner, Lady Connemara, Mrs. Frere. Mr*. Ilalrympfci, Mrs Sim, Mn. Powell, Mrs. Rideout, Mr*. Cornish, Mrs. Carmirhad, Mbs Gell, Mr*. Firth, Mrs Donald, and other*, are held in high honour in Marina, for they are intimately .notated welt the develop- ment of wwtitutbs. for the proumtloa of the moral, intelloclad, and phywral welfare of the women ond ehildreei of ladia. THE MADRAS UNIVERSITY. The Madras University doles b»sk only to September 1857 ; brat though not yet thirty year, eld. It haa retched a stage cf growth which in many cf the elder Universities was nee reached till they had attained a mich greater age It was preceded by what was called the “ University Board ” In connect tin with the Covrensrent High Scfcoot wMeh developed into tin Prattcm y College. The Institution of (hr. Beard wan part of a comprehen-ive xheme yeopMcd by Lon! Elphitatone foe the devdlopmiat of elocatrca-a srfwma which inivdred the feematioo of n Uni-ravity of hlndrao. In fact, the Presidency College, Or rather the “ Htfs Sehcol," vu often known a. the Madras University, ar.d the oh! " proficient*" cf that school still rank ns graduates The University was CnWcralty.) Madras Jubilti Rdmputt. 3 ° tttiHishcd. according to the preamble o' the Act 0 f Incorporation, •' for the better eccoaragesoeat of Her Mojeny's rubjecK of all climes axd denonintiona within tho Prealdtncy of Fan Sc. George, Sid other puts of India, tn the pursuit cf a regolnr and literal coat* of education." This bettor encotragrvrent to be given by " ascertaining. by means of examination, the pHKM who have acquired peoBdcncy in different branches of I.lterotire. Science, and Art, and of rewarding them by Academical degrees as evidence of their respective attoiameces, ud marks of hmoar proportioned thereunto." Thai the UnirasUy wu iwtitiited simply ai an raonuing body of the typo of the I/omton University, bo It dlffw* fron the type in one ewntial feature. The London University concerns itself only with the queaco "Can the candidates pa« this evaminatton ? “ and asks no questions as to previous citation. In Madras, on the other hand, the University demands from all candidates for degree, proof that they hare rcndved tlicii edacatian at affiliated mttitotlon*. Thia li a point cf great impeetanoc, far it not only gives Ihr U niversity a real control of the collegiate eloratioa throughoa the Prwdeniy, but a iso insures that the candidate* for drpos ara wen who have had an opportarily of learning tomething more than can be picked sp from books. Stxdrat hfc hsa not yet reached n high state cf development in Indm, and perhaps it oil I be well if some of the aides of itodent life with which the EngBth stwlrnt * familiar are never developed ; taz in the btge* colleges there is springing up a feeling of comradeai.p, and a desire for united action, which h always a hopeful sign. The fiat Matriculation F.tamitation was held In September 1857, and the firs Degree Elimi- nation an the following Ferrary. At '.hat time there wts 00 ei a g ar at lon between the Matricalatice and the B.A. KiamHuiont, lb. Pint An. E.. miration not basing hern lasiltutcil till 1863-64. For tom years alter its institution the candidates wore Mat In for the F. A. Eaaiumulco cco yeu after they had matriculated, and for the B.A. F.iamir.aiioo three years after passing the F.A. Enum- ration, bat this was soon foaxd to be an enutiifactory arrangement, and the F.A. Examination was then male to divide the College coarse into two oqual ports aa at present. At the 4 nt examination, In 18 jS, only two cardldatM reorivpl the B.A. degree, heeh of them from the American Mission Seminary in Jaffna In the following yrar the number inctravtd to eight, of whom seven were from the Presidency College, and the e»hrr was a private Student. In tS6o a Dovctoa College Uidrnt pare his appearance «s the list, and in the following year Kumbs- kooam College obtained two pocces. Fee a good many years the Presidency and Kumbalcoaam Colleges Mat up almost the whole of the camlkdalra It was only la 1S6? that graduates began to appear in the lilts from the Free Church Mission Institution, whldv row, as the Madias Ckristiiu College, takes a peominent plaee every year. In that year there were 40 graduates, a great I nervate on previous years. In 1876 the gradrates cf tic Univcrsicy were 11 Masters of Arts, 418 Bachtlces of Alts, 3 Mi*rn of Law, 91 Bachelor, of law, 2 Doctors of Medicine, 4 Bcohelcc* of Medicine ltd Masters in Surgery, 1 Licentiate cf Medicare and Surgery, and 12 Bachelors cf Civil Engineering. Ten years Liter, in 1 886 , the numbers were as follow* 1 — The rapid spread of University education through the country il well llluffrsted by comparing th-r itaUulet given In the Syndicate's repost for 1874-75 with those foe 1885-86. In the former yrar I** Madras Juftitl fietroifir.fi. (Technical Education. rntnbvr of candidates presenting tbeatrsrlve* hi the MntrioifoftQ, rinl in A**, aril Bachelor of An Examination* were 1,947, 355, and S 3 mpoaivcly i ic the litter yvnr t'cy were S.S«. 1,380, and 485 twpectivwly. The SenMO House, which foans one of the chief architectural Ocnjmenls of Madras, was begun In 187* and completed in 1879, »l * om of Ri. 1,89,729. Toe Cbemoellorahip of the Untrascy is always held by (he Governor ix rfiiir. The Vice-Chancellor is usually a Judge of l» H*-h Con*, hut there is no nfcooUte rale on Ihis subject The 1 « of Fellows cl the University txnuirs the names of a number cf distinguished men who have helped to tsrake the history cf Mrense during the last thirty years, Of the Fellows named in tie Act of Iorwpotitlon only one, Mr. J, T. Fowler, d now in Madras t of the elites some are del d, while others are enjoying 1 weU-eonsed rest after a life of cam err. work. The financial cocditico of the University las greatly Improved of late years, fee in 1874-75 Govexcmest bad to pay mote thin Rs. 11.000 towards the la addition to the anoint received from fees. Sx, whik in 1885-86 the Uiiivcncy was aoc only self mpporlmg, bit hod n balance of over Ri. 19 , coo on Iho year’* trairsaetiom. Though by a> means rich ia erdownwnu, the University h» at present Rs. 57,9*1 fended eaptfa! ta providing prices ltd scManhipe, anil some ndiii lions are made almost eveiy yeu by person l Interested in education so tiwl there is gord reason In hops tlral in lia respect, too, it: University »dl scon be a tie to make a good apprnrams. With ewr-iocreastig educational faolltks. and dcsltaj with an ewr-wideoiog range c f •uhjects, thr University of Madias shoald yeu by year exercise a sore powerful influence for good in tin- P tendency. TECHNICAL EDUCATION. Three year, pr.ee to Ho Majesty's aceeaslon, a Government Surrey School waa wfahlisied at Fort St. George, wtch the object of training men foe service in thr Reviouo Depaitaaent A (piaster cl a cencuty luer the growing needs of the Ptblic Works Department trader nl spocicd traln.ag for its suhcoiina-.es rndjprasnhle. and Co;'n Winecom, of the Madras Engincas, was charged with the task of converting tba Sumy School fcicti a School of Civil Engineering, t v < boildingi which formed the old Pilacerftbe Carnatic twing placed al Ids .Uspisal for that purpose. In 1859 the students under training as Overseers numbered aJovt fifty. In 1S61 a special das* was formed to train Draftnr-tn sal Sere ejv.es for tie Public Works Deportment ; and in 1862 classes for Engineers were established, which were open to conraisicncd officers of the Atmy. is well *< to native arid ether civilian* of liberal rdotuica Hus tnstitMloa was now krown as the Civil Engineering Collide, arri it began to tod up candidate fee the Eusiinatioa for the Univosity degree of Bachelor of Civil Engineering as early is 1S65. The College, however, conferred its own d-plomns and certificate* « Asaiitant-Engaieer, Scpervisor, Oversea, Draftsman, and Surveyor, <0 the resells of thr (nil Examinations which were held by unpaid independent Rinmincra Under the successive ndminiscratfom of Colonel Ca.-.-i.U-’o, Major Edgocaw, Colonel Rogers, and Captain Love, all of tbe Royal Eogineere, steady ptegress was mode, the rraniber of popib under instruction usually avenging 150, valid: a gradual rise in the •tarriud « education vas e Toe tod. Dsrig lb: last twenty years, the institution has consisted of a Collegiate Bcarch, educiting vodergradiates of Ike Marina, or other Indian Universities, to the standard required for an Assistant-Engineer In tb- PuNie World Deportment, the ourrse being aebptad alas to mere the demands of the degree of Bachelor of Ciw'l Engine mi: eonfrr.ol by the local University ; and a School Branch, training students of all classes for the rariosn grades cf the SubordhnCtr Establishment cf the Pablic Weeks Department. The latter comprise* an OwmW data for the education of European BOB-COBS' nvissGned officers and soldier*, and dvillini of all rates, to tbe esniird reqnired for eppa subordinates ; a Draftsmen's cl»W ; and a Survey**' ciea*. Tire courses <1 study, which oltufol Madras Jvbiiu Rdrmfttii. 3°3 far each da* over « period o( two yenra, were mode as pciciiril as possible, lid Included ■ oeaider- »hle amoral of work in the field. Ie t8&s H wit rrsliied (hit the time hod armed when the CiiU Erginterir^ CcCegc at Madias ahodd do mete than subserve the purposes of a single Gomrnmrat Drpantroeat. important as that Deportment mkublrdly ia. A Committee was appointed to cannier how the imtitntka might be mad* core generally aiefnl j and it su'tmitted reports In iSSt and 1SS3. recommending the fcemntico of a clue of Mcchiticnl fcngUeers, .id the introduction of a practical trai l ing, both in workshop* and co works, for seodroei erf the Engineers' and Subcnlitsates’ dine. It tdvised also ihoe the period of thexetinal slvly shook! be increued t that several new mbjeca should be Introduced ; and that all emakttSou •hon’d be conducted bj 1 Baud of paid Ewntnen It «» not. bowerer, urail 1885 that orders were finally iuied reconstituting tbe College of EagltKering on the fcacii recommended by the Ccomttee. At the present date the tenodtDlcg Iim been only partial. Additional buildings, however, at* in pcogrru, and raaetioa h cipected abcctly to a substantial i serrate In the Staff One appointment to the Engineer eelsblishtnent of the Pehlic Works Deport- ment rs now guaranteed annually by Government to tbe most diitiigsjhed student of the Engineer d«*a : and the whole of the Mtoedmate establishment is recruited ficai the College. Use renaming ps^cd men generally foi employment ns Overseen. Drsftsmen, or Suneycr* in other Government Dr port men to, In the Railways, and order Local Fund BH.rrf>, and Municipalities. With the »tew of enceangirg advanced irucrnction in So esc* and Art in this Presdcccy, arrangements wire rode hy the Madras Government in lUKto bold eximiratiees in a great variety of technical sabjtcts. Such of them « are connected with Engineerieg ltd with Dttsrarg ard Painting may he to seme extent token up by itadrcu of the College of Eiginrenrg, and of the School erf Arts i bur, in the ahsccce of a Technical Institute, where mstniclxa. can be coaseytd, M h onrrason- aUe to cipret that th« .r.mical.eu in subjects relating to sciatic iadaJric* -SI be large!? attended. This want if is now in ceotempinliim to supply by the inauguratlee In the town of M idea., far the benefit of tbe whole Presidency, of a Victoria Techtical Irwkute, In commemoration of Her Majesty'. Jubilee. Tomb this object tbe pobSc his liberally suUcnUd. THE MADRAS OBSERVATORY. The Madras Observatory, stirred in iy?j. besides being the cldeit colonial crtabUtacnt erf the kind, is to this day the cdy Government asirocamlcal ntnerntory la India. At the con rrencement of Her Majesty's reign, it was under the charge of Mr. TVmmi Claanllf Tiyloc, who bid then been engaged for nearly sewn yein w/th the ncresuiry obwrvahom for a catalogue of II.OIJ Gird ,,Jn . “h*-h was completfd in the year 1847, Until very recently this great work remained onsorpiued, as the most extensive of its kind yet accomplished. The observations were taken by native assistants, with a transit instrument and n moral circle, both by Dollond, and the Astronomer's whole time and mention being given to |»waal raperiatrodmee of both observations and cal editions, the remits, including also oamexoui positixB of the sun, rrcoa. and old planets, were published by Mr. Taylceln levra quarto volume* A reprint of his Cewral Catabpie tf rf-rrrf Sur t is now cilkd fcr, as loon as other more pressing dntie* will permit orf its being nndenaken. Prom iSjo to 185a the OhsetvaMry was under the care of Captain W. S. Jacob, orf the Ikcotay Ergaircre. who, not contented with mere saperrisioB orf ordinary rcor're work, aid finding no instrument in the place adequate for the higher el*« of research he deeirw' to carry oat, privately purr hosed an excellent 6*-ineh oquoroiul teMeopu free* Mews. Urrtuu. ami Seorear- of Pans. Tire turner*** measurtsntnta orf double atara and of the uleilitet orf Saturn marie wdh this inrtru- Afadnu Jub>tu Rtlnaftets. ’Obawrvatory. 304 els' would alone have raised Captain Jacob's name lo tlic first rank imceigsi pisiilial lUionomcn ; (rl beites miking all t)r ohutrvukins himself. he subsequently and lh«m for elaborate theoretical investigations, published in the At.# an 4 / Mi Keyal . 4 nnw:h lSj$, chiefly due to that aNe cffico, remain on hand, a-nlting final w!o:ti.in sj».I publication. The Obserratcey -it uiiilor the direction of Major J. r. Tennant, K.fc, daring a ray trochlesceae period of taremmul ttanktUK. in portion, of |SJ 9 ami rSria Hourly mngnaienl and tneleor:<ral e*~rr.uU>M were recorded at Madras from March 1H41 to March tStii ; the resslts at ten years nf the former tod tietees yean of the latttr hariry bean printed, In five quarto volumes, nnd three mote await puUicaticc. The prrsent Astronomer, Mr N. R, Fcy«»,tMk charge in lS6l, and rpwduy initialed a new order of pursuits. tin then not alt.mptod ar any public Ohsemtory, in England, ur any of Iter aioaics. Within thm months of hU arrival, a mince planet, the 6jth of the group revolving a orbit' between those of Mara and Japlter, was foand by Mr. Fcqwn, and being the fist dKOTcry of the kind made in thia quarter of the globe, was named “Aim." Another planet, fcrot-1 la February 1M4. and announced m "Sappho," proved, e« calculation of iu cebk, lo be n rr-dis- covery cf “Freia," which had burn completely lost, owing to imufidea! obserrmtoea cc the occasion of it. discovery at Copenhagen In 1862. Another planetar* candidate fw the oa no of “ Sappho " *»* provided by Mr. Fopm in May 1J64; followed by “Sylvia,” in May iW>\ "Camilla, - In November 1S6S ; and "Vera‘ In February 18S5. A easel. in December lSj), ar«l Kraal new variable Of changing stun are also on record os Madras disooreries. The new line ef diroorery, ecsrirvrnccd in l86l, vu DX pirmitted to interfere In any way with the steady ratlin* of *uU.« OtMrvaiiOM, ever the dm dviy at a pubis: Observatory. An ercWWot meridian circW by Meter*. TroighWo and Simms, of London, was applied early is 1848. hat owing lo frequent change, of Aslreo'-aers it was still untended in 1861. and could not be got into effiexnt working order until May iS6j. A (ircfilly selected oitakgoe of cnee 5,000 stars was ondei observation by the native rus trams with this instrument up to the end of 1885 ; the realm of nhsch, bmed upon 57.07* complete obieivriioni, are mw (wing pabUihsaJ in a series of amt voltmtn, th« first of which iajust ready fur issue. A fine new equatorial, with an S.i»eh object-glass, was sou cut by the sttne makers at the tod cf 1865, anil wai mounted and In use by Jane of the following year. This. «r>: the smaller e, aitoral. previously meld need os prccured by Captain W. S, Jacob in 1 850. have been in constant use throughout ft* a variety of purssitl. Tie planet Mir> w a» under ojaervalicn foe abut a ronth at each of e%it oppositions between i 85 » nnd 1879, foe Hivesttgotlan uf the unuast c 4 solar parallax, or, in ethre .m(<, the delerssnufon of the true mean d ia a r . ee of the lun free the earth. Celouial distance, are measured hy astronomer* on two sciica. The smaller standard is the earth's equatorial dlarnen j the larger one, the euth's mean distance from the sen. Tire libturs of the varfou geodettcal surveys famish the vilue cf the smaller standard in miles, but the relations between the two natural standards a only obtainable by the meet refwd prctc-sis of the litrcouiner ; by means of transits of Vents, which recur to pairs more than a century apart | by Mors in opcciticn, wluclt can V npcueil a! interval, of (weity-flvr munihs, I -it to llm M bisamugr at only three oppositions in each suoxuivc perkd uf seiaaotn year. ■, anil by other awthodi of lev. accuracy. Famine*.] Madras Jvkilti RttrotfuU. 305 Telegraphic drte-miaalions of the diffe-ene* of loogitode or time between the Madras Obretvatory oed selected station* at Pcasdichciiy, Singapore, Avusathi in Coimlotoir. Jaffna and Colombo i* Ceykm, Karacbi. Muddapur In Bcugal, and Bo other. were made between the years iSdq and 1175, ti* -emits of v > star pastimes* -educed to the yen- tqco, hate olio been in bond with the equatcuali, and are fat advanced towards completion. Comal phenosseno, such as edipaos of the sno and moos ; eccnlutionsof planets and fixed star* ; Jupiter's saicllitm : praitfom of comeu an.! minor panels not observable in Europe ; ami a few southern doable seara, have adso received attracted. It may he of interrat to mention that the BoKoeting Hall. Madras, at srhich their Royal High nears. the Dale* of Edudmrgh aad subsequently the P.-cnce cf Wales, were entee- t*ined, on the occasions cf thdr visits to Moilm, wu built at tire beginning of the century i& 3 er the supeilntendonce of Mr. J. D. Goldirgfcom, the first Madras Astioonmn, who onsalv Civil Architect to the Honourable Eat India Company. FAMINES. (The following sketch of the Mato-y of Famines tn the Midru Presifeocy is taken from the Mi 4 r11 prohibility some hue been altogether forgot ten, the object of Indian historians being c*ly to record iU Icirrana. of • dyvsa-ty. Even regarding thuse famines which took place at the end of the last cenlaiy in territorial administered by British olheers the inform at ice is too •Canty to enable the arm oc the degree of the calamity to be now defined. In Madroa tySt owl 178a wire yi an of wvtrr scarcity, cssad mainly liy the cesnrtntfau of the war with Hyder Aly, bet partly alia by Ciocght. In 1791 a severe drought aliliisnl the aanhtrn drat riels of the same Presidency ns well as Hyderabad and tSe southern districts of Bombay. and in 179* the famine there *“ intrae*. It was tins occasion that rtlief-woeka were first opeDed hy the Madron Covcimsent far Ibe tappoil of those alfoe.d try the lamine. In 1B01 there was a failure cd lain, sercre in the Bombay Piendency and in Hyderahsd, partial in the nocthem di.it.cta of Madrax; this wie followed neat year by famine in the former rase and by saucily in the latter. In iScO the-c was a wldespcead failure of rain in the Mai 5 ra» P-raideniy, e-peeially in the Camatic, and in the pans eronid Madras, tbosgh the nnnhem or Deccan district! were Iras heavily visited j or.! derny; the winter of l»Cfi Olid the early pen cd 1S07 tire distress caused hy this drought became vv-y aevere. This was the firai occasion on which there is dl.tinct evidence of 1 fact which, as shewn by laUr and more arcerate ohservstico, has characlcrlsed *11 mbcpjDcnt famines in India Large crowds cd emaeioied people, that is to *ay, Harked into the town ef Mad rat, atlrao.il thither by the existence of a cbarilahle associatixn, and in the expectation of ©btnlnltg gratuitous htlp wither* any limit. Tlier* w.. mch discuoaion as to the peeper racist res to be taken by the (eotcrnmnu on the occasion of this famine, some advocating the opt airs of works to ghe employment to the people dot* to they homer, others advocating the importation of grain by Govrraoent into the interior i the farmer was done to a certain extent, but the mortality among the rattle prevented the latter coose. The Gcverroient at first dedtied against any inter. feroK* with private trade, but ia the end they rooceiv.d it mcexary-lo purchase, gciranteeing n minimum price to importers ; when the famine came to oa cod in 1807. large stocks were left on hind under the guarantee aaJ hul to be dajx«d of at a less. Use priadpfe of non inletfemtcr K R Madras fubiUt Kitrosfsct^ 306 with Hide jseviauily declared by Madras woe fcUoaed by the Gavcmmiu tf Bombay is 1812-1 J, “ben toother draught occurred, entailing fiuniM in Gotaerat n 4 the adjoining count rie*. In *nb*eq'setu racily of 1*04-25. which, though vot 'cry wtute, mended m» ncady the whale of Baabiy and ibe north put of the MadiU Preeldiocy, (he time i^ettka way! again. In Madias the Gorernnira! proclaimed their intention of not interfering directly with trtde. hi! offered a boanty eo grain im peeled from a distance to tbe JWimttd loenliey. On Ihu occasion ibe droaght vailed Midrai in 1813, Bombay in 1814, and the Korh*WmMra Prostates in sSa$. The Madras Presidency »ai the scat of the not great famine, thit of 1833. On thin occasion the BMthen diatricts watered mart, and especially the Goontoor district, in which the mortality wi« to terrible that the famine 00. known a* the Uoantcoe famine. The totnl population severely aSected wa» about five millions, and lb* *r« about. 38.00 square milet. On this cenon lb* Goverrmect were taken by suyrwe, ««i the sevraiiy of the Calamity mu ryot recognised til! too Lite Vety little was done to relieve di.trco except by the distribution of gratuitous hoi ia Ibe towns to which the nfirm from ttarvaiico tfccked. It wu Mtimatai that *©,cco persons died in Gxctccr oat of a jopwklion of 500,000. and It uat many year* before the falling 08 of th* lard seven* was e Paced The adjacent (cuts of Bombay (that is, the Southern MaHratta coin try), of Mysore atri Hyderabad, "l» shared ia the obrjity, tboagh to a less degree. The droaght of 1832 is the Sxilh was followed by drought in Upper ladst in 1833, which produced scarcity hut not (amine in the Nceth-Weslern Provinces. In 1854 a famine, serare, though limited in area, vitited tie acethera part at the Madras Pro sllerxy ; hut its ntemity wm confined to the Boll ary district, and the math part of Hyderabad, an area of about 31;, coo square miitr, with a population of sheet three millions. The ralnfi-1 of 185: hid been light, and that of 1853 was extremely dchcceot. The harvest was reckoned at only half an average crop. Relief wei administered only by means of pahlic «ccii ; hut abandon! employ- ment wfct thus given \ to snnefa so that crowds t intense along the coast In the districts of Ganjam and Orissa. The area severely affected in Madras was about 43,000 -quare miles, with a population of about six millions. The Government had now become familiar »«h the winUxgs of famine and the steps necessary co meet it. and were prepared to initiate the tseiml machinery of relief works, rcllef-btusea and public subscriptions. Bat the dutres was not very prr.nouncol, aid sn all probability would base pissed on with little notice had net the rainfall of the following year alio, 1*66, bwn so lace as to cause general sianx, and so AfaJrai JuMkt Rtlnsftdi. 3=>7 iniulloent &> lo prodcte • .try Inferior crop, li vai noi lUI Jun« or Jely that Ihr mod «f relief P M " 4 »8> *"'*» ■«* opened in cambkmUa numbm, wider civil o*c m Price* km to in eurwxdnmy hd*bl, 10 u>i 12 lb. pci rupee lor tic* bring not uacotnmce, while *l co reUef-wo*, were nerei luge ml avenged only u.ooo daily fee fifteen month! Graroitcos relief wai j\v*n to 31.000 pence* dally for tlxtren monthi, mainly is the form of rooked fool and in reiiei-hcuHs. managed to a large extent on the lyitoro introdaerd by Sir John StracSey and made brown by Colonel S.ird Smith'* report. In Ginjm aloof »«* there evinced any extreme didike to thii form of relief, and there only by the tVoU and more respectable cWca, to »b«n tmtookd food «« acsotdlngly gives. The pnlmgMto* of dlureu. doe to tlteueoed More of rain, eaued the relief opeiaUom to lent on till the next aanvow vet in. in June 1M7 ; the etitrre expendtiar. erooenttig to .tout II Inkbi of rcpeei, of which two were contrihnted be the iMbUc and the rot fell on tbr Government Not much is known is to th< mortality; hot the P rofea f e i duration of high pctce« mx* hire tcM severely cn the population ; and there are indications that the number of death* in the la* tu mcctis of >866 iaoeised by about 45o b «o, or wsi doable the usual avrTagt Th? great ft/nit* in Southern India, of 187678. ws* b. respect ef the area ord population affected, and the duration nod intensity of the Mm, the nv*t Important rsilomlty c 4 It* kind rspcrieac&i la British India since the beginning of ihe ccntary. The failure of the summer rains of 15 ^ aUmj+j over obont half of the Madras Presidency, the ilUlte* brief nn« intwwc in the »«** tmet, ce that lyleg abvre the Eastern Gfcaati, which *dSc**\ in 1853 icd 1 a 1854. The scarcity was felt with gmit severity otct the wbcie of Mysore {except tbtddDy traces that lie along the Western Ghauts), tbr southern bilf cf the Hyderabad State, and all tie Dectan districts of the Bombay Presidency. The irei thus aifoccai was abcct aco.oco aqure miles containing a population of 36,000, cro Like most widespread famines, this famine was caused by drought, but nc< by the drajght of a single season cc of a wa^le year. The harvests of 1S75 had bees indifferent, espeeioUy ia tbr Ceded District* In 1876, the mih-wt't monsoon, or summer ntns, on which the northern districts are lately depended, proved very deficit ; and the acsth-east monsoon or column rains, on which the tmohtm nod eastern district* almost entirely rely foe their cultivation, failed still more completely. Except in the deltas of the Gcd*Tery and Katno, the total rainfall of that year scarcely nnywbrre exceeded tea inches os compared with on average of about thirty. When the tnoooxm failed a October, 1876, it was recognised that a tweUe*tncr^hs* famine was at band, and inevita&e. In 1877, the south-west mnnsccci failed a second time, and tbe distress was gradually intensified throughout that year. Relief was not obtained nnrii Norember, 1877, when the sortb-«Mt ssonsoon at ks t gave a sufficed rain-sopply, and tbe crop* of the coming season wm nutirrd. Tb# ar*a in Madras seriously a&cted by famine was estimated at 74,000 square isfles, and n pofmlitxoa of i6.tr \r pralblo lo obtain a complex record of the low of life culled directly «wi indirectly by this great raloralty, bsl probably w.rly foil millions of prestos periled in that tinner. In icine Urge traett of country half the population temporarily disappeared. In the famine arm *fS per mile of popula- tion -ere entered in the recant eraius as having died under the B«irral beading ef "Other ctraa," while in the non-famln. era only 85 pee mile were 10 entered. The fallowing detailed statistics, though imperfect, will give a general rooreption or the character of the calamity, nnd the mern-i adopted to sllfviate It. In Bdlary diitrict oaethird of the inh.hlur.ti were in receipt or relief, and cue-half of the UckI fell temporarily o«t of colti-alkm. In one week of Sepembrr 1877, a grand total of 8,3*1,69! fences received -Goorrnrorai relief, of whom 708, >5$ w "c employe'! on works **d 'he reit were relieved gratuitously, file mortality la Madras City durxg the year 1877 wan at the rate cf 116-7 jo thotraod. At one relief camp in Soiem district, dttrirg May 1S77, 746 persont died out ol aa average alrength of y.cco. The expenditure n Mailral Presidency on ic count of famine during the two »«nr. ceding March 1S7S is ccfcially ttfimaMd at shoot 6:41 lakhs, to wtxh muet lie «44ni low of revenue, alrait 191 Ukh*. the total experdilwe thns beiag aboct Sljl lakhs. TV amours- snlwcribed by pniote charily, chiefly at the londe* Mansi cr House. for the whole- famine area ruicVtd a tolal nf />,ao the greater portxr. of which reached Modem. This sum »a» ilUtritiutvl through the agency of load committees, principally in pursuing seed grain, pkugi cattle, ami other permanent iiesettaiies of liv.ng. tod in rapportra- tho-r who for various reasons lay heyoewi the me eh of Government tehrf. The fund was masacml by a central committee at Madras. FavonraN* nine in Seemlier 1877 led to a rapid decline in tbe number <4 persons dependent on State relief, anti tills dimiution steadily continued daring the m at three ninths la January l8;3 however prices b-tgan again to rue. and towards the beginning of March fresh works hid to be started in Brllnry nnd North Arvot. Relief operations may be -aid to have teen finnli)- brought to n tkee in Oct ode r 1878. THE ANGUCAN CHURCH. A irriew i)ai*nj with the work and pregres. of the Anglian Brandi of the Catholic Church in the Madras Presidency (hoeing the past fifty year- divides itself trader two heads 1— the Church, In its minietratinna to the European pupulntico , and the Cbtith in its Missiceiary (hander toward* the people of the land. It wos within the iimlti of the future diocese cf Madras that the East led-a Company Sr* ratxbliihed itwlf in into ; Ini far silty years there was no visible token that the British sailers hod uny rdigicc nt oil 1 and it wra not until 16S: that tie first braiding ia India foe Divine wwship. occotding to the rites of tie Anglo-Cuholi: CJmrch, was opened m Feet -St. George. In cue of the enrheit clutter* Of the *• English Company trading to the Fast Indies," beurng date tbe Sth September 169^ 1M1 provision was cade “ Aid we do hereby will nnd appoint, that tie said CerafBoy hereby erUlli*. and tieir successors shall constantly rraiaain, a minister and schoolmaster in every garrison ami aopaior factory, which the some Comoro)- ce that succasurs shall hive in the East India, a India, t4 aforesaid, shall be obliged to learn, within one year after their anisnl, the Portuguese language, ind stall apply themselves to I ram the native language of the coxntry where they shall reside, the heller to enable them to ii struct the Gcnioco that thill be the seeraati ce slaves of the mint Company, ce of their agents, in the Protestant The AntUetn ChurcK ] Madras Jmltt Retrospects. 3°9 r*ug;ca~ Hie suppl) MiLcter*. or Chaptaatf, a the eirly day?, inths to !mt« been propor- ixced to rhe w of the Jmml gpnUoiu or Utiofic*, tnd the Chif£im* %y appoint*! were pketd co a feeding with the Military Officers of the Comp* tv’* *fc?vioc. In 1836 the cumber of Chaptais? ranctioned was 23. In 1854. 35 regular ChApUioi were allowed, and a proeiiion wm «de for mperacmtmri« if retired, while four yean Uux tie number wis ioermi to 40, which number remains unnltenrf to the, present date. The history of the las! fifty yew n cimost the history cf the Ephoapate in the Diocese of Madras. It was but two jean tefocc the accession of the Queen Empress that the Anglican esubthhment in India was strengthened by the dmdon of the vise Diocese of Calcutta. Tiur diocese then indedsd Ceyico, aD Brilwh nibjVcts withio the luaits of the East India Company, and in islinds nonli of the eqaatcc, nnd all place Ur.uetn :!»e Cape of Good Hope aoi Mtgellui's Straits. New Scoth Wales, and its dependencies— an Area which since then has beta subdivided into thirty Bishopric*. In 1835 the Pre&dctcy of Madras. with the Island of Ceytcc, was constituted a Bishop’s See ; and. on J—e 14th, the Venerable Darnel Come, then AwMmcm of Calcutta, was oicsemted irct Bihop of Madrts. His Episcopite was bo; a short one; for he Iinded in Madras ca the 24th of October, 1835, and died on the 5th of Kebrcary 1S37. The friend of Henry Martyo. Thonusec. Brown, and Bcchaaan, himtfef cmirtrn: ktnc4ig the Chaplains of the East India Comp cry foe hii raU*;c«*ry real, hi* career if short, wt* «cAl, and the hetcUfal mirble stune by Weeks to his memory in St. Geo**’* Calhodrai, Malra*, as wall is the Grammar School m Black Towa. Madras, whkh bears his Dime, are testamoiaes to the affectionate regard in which be was held by all ciimr*. On the 20th of Jane, 1837, the See of Madras was vacant, but in the reoccds of the Archdeaconry, there is the acknowledgment of a loyal Address from the Archdeacon and cier^y of Madras on the occasion of Her M*ic*y’« Ac « wn to the TVoae, which Address was very gracso.ii’y received by Her Ma;t»ty. Bl.hop Corrla’ft surccsvjr was the Right Rrr. J. G. T. Spencer. D.D.. consecrated I9. Thomu Deiltiy, D.D.. who wu cxcereratrd a: Lambeth :nd December, 1849. IntUflcd u M'llm In J February, 1S50, and died a: Madras an the fch Maiifc. 1S61. He «" followed by the H«ht Kr>. Frederick Cell. D.D., cos* Ciuted 29th June. :S6t, and initalled at Madras 37th Noreober, itel. fcihop Cell is the petti! occupant of the See of Madras, aid his Bishopric cowers more than half the period nnder retie*. The fcoBdlng of die Bishopric of Madras noc only stimd op itrerw in Cbaich -ori. hnt was instrammal In aaniog nr» astocies uad institationt In tSjS !»» Sceirtira were founded, «fckh have dont, and continue to do, fic-d work in the Dceeee. About the ytor 1845 * was see on foot by the Chaplain of St. Matthias’ Vepery, on the basis of the Pastoral A»t .Sodrtj In England, to meet the tpliilei) wants of the Europeans and Eneiish-speaking people throsiglmut the Pretidenci. nol piueidol for by the EsahlishmenL At this lime the Chaplains octet few, arc their week «-aa confined to the Coveentnent centra, whilit the Missionariee wtc- alnex adusively engaged In erangehiinc the name pefuUrinn. To meet these spsrihal wants the Madras AdStioaal Clergy Sxiely and the Vidus Diotaan Church Baildiig Society oeie cilletl Into oBle&cc. To the latter may In allrihsitcd seme of the best speeioas of ecclesia-i iotl architecture in the Diocese, and u lipetus that wu glyen to Church building ta general There are few stations at the present date which do nut psweaa eltha new ce taiored chnches in mom MMON worthy of their porj* **. Madras Jubitu RetrMftuti. ;oo«p«i Propigitton society. 3 '° la 1S3; there were ecly sis church* 10 the Anglxin Chants in the town ot Madras i they now number Itertwn. Of ihe new churches hull! wiltiin (he In* fifty (c.r. us lie Presidency it may he siBroienl to mention, Bcfiruro, Trlnsulgherry, Chuddetgbil, Wxlrair. Riyir.mundry, Dowlisshuenm, Ccoonlj, Bcrhampoce. N cl lore, Kurcool, Coddipih, Chldasr, Mysore. Madura, three in BirjoV**, Coimbatore, Salem, Ycreaad, Cconoor, two it OotKUMad. Kaagleny, bendes the seven il ready mentlonod In the City un!s it Wellington . The work of the Adelitkmil Clergy Society his been to supplement the work of the GoTerr.Eer.t EuiUlabinca;. Closely connected with this work hit been that of the Coloaltl and Conlioentel Church Society. In ocramccriiairm with the Vepery Pircoral Ail Society, and with the cord id m [port c i the Bishop and cicrgy, tie Scciety corrrreomd work in 1850 by sending a liy sgent to help the Chaplain of Vepery, end 1 clergymen to moel the wants at the large D'uiriw ironed Chinudripetta ard Mount Send. Christ CWli -n hnUt in 1S51 under the Ccocr.teee ounces, and wns opened on the l*t of JiMnry, 1S53. The presrautbn was secured to the Colonial oed Continental Church Sccwty. In tS6i the M ideas Additional Clergy Society end the CokmlsJ and Contra citnl Society were amaljucited. rad unci! 1S67 the feikiwixg stations were aided with clerical or l«y help 1— Christ Chnrch, Madm, JcAn reriera’s, Sl Molthias' Vepery, Fori Sl G eorge, Pulicat under St- GoMge's Cathedral, Bangalore Fart, C«hin, Shewsrvy H-ls, Cannanore. Wynnsd, Nell ore, and KuracoC Since then the Ceraoiltee hi- been padmlly relieved of its responsibility, and at the peered time the only nations worked in connection with it ire Midrai in) Cochin, the Heme Society ccntribulirg nil atonal grant at R*. «.ooo, end providing outfits aai paaoge for the clergy sent to -apply those (data. The Add! Loral Clergy Society was resuscitated io 187J. and ho- at the prrs.M time a clergymin in the Wynsad, rad ot Xndura, and hope, shortly to place owe at Nclloee. Ihe liberality of Ike shareholder- of the Madras Rrriwny Coapsay mi>v*« (ho Hi, hop to employ three Ctririilns wbxe d«ty it s to travel orac the priTscijnl lines, and devote lie -hole a ! their lime to the spiritual wants of the rw/d-r/i of the Com|isny. Boole* these Chaplains, eitinc ec the regular establishment, or providal by Local or Hoes* Fund', Govern- meat pants ia aid provide f:< c'ergyrocr. it the fulh>wlng itaiiaa, who, in idditica to thtir own regular duties, giro English rorvir*M to tbuw -ho rrn_lr* them .-St. Thomd Madras Tnojotbnt, h’egacotam. Tanjore, St. Thotnai' Oc» r— Trfchliopolcy, Eroogalore, Ariyalar. Solem. T injure. VerflupuraiD, Ccextaocoum, Caremdagidy, Anlcada, Negopatam, Nacgoor atd Traraqacbar. Tkiri Pima™ : Mctyalpid, Kaliapad, Kumool and Nandlil ; Scconderabad j Bangalore ond Oovxe; Madras o»nrliing Vecery, Egroore and Si Tboraf, uid CirJdalorc. j The First Droioo »C1 be Dated erf in Hotter page. In the Second Division there are now (iSeen Native clergy, atd 5,367 ChrotlMN of -torn a, TO “< communicant*. In ihe Third Divaiic there are five Kalive elergy, and 7,994 Cliristiare, of wluw 3 ,e Church ii learning to becore mote self- •op poling, and It paomlus In lira to become entirely independent of help horn England. The Eeungalorc Mes&xi, which was con.romcfd la 1830. acl was teemed into a distinct m twice ia 1843. ti >n «U*ot cl the old Uoooa oraSUilioJ in that town by the venerable Dr. Swartz in 1 Jd6. For fourteen years tie Rev. Dr. H. Bower was returned in the Society's reports as "unaltachnt," h« semcet having hero IrirArrod to the Madras Auxiliary Biolc Society fee the revision of the Tamil b.cdr. This work occupied hit whole time and attention fee thirteen years. The work which was commenced m Mirth 1S58 was completed in April 1S71 ; and Dr. Bower’, sorrier* wot then ogagid for the table* of the TamU Prayer Boot He woi afterwards apeccntod to the Trlchkopcdy Mission, where a good deal of his time was spent in cluing the Prayer Book. After leaving Trlchiiaopaly he took up work first ia Tinncirlly, and afterwards in Madras, and died in 1885. At Trkhlaopoly and’ Erungaloic the Society has Boys’ and Girl ’ Bouding ScWs. heakle* numnoui (Xlicr .chads. The Tsnjoce MUalon, which at one time was In a aery flouilihlng condition, having four European elegy, tire Native clergy, aryl coe European layman wceking la dlSereeit diltricti at the a»me time, unfartumte.y became gradually weaker. Of htr, bnweaer. the Miv.ro ho ban placed 00 a much mor« satisfactory foaing. and there are now fire Native clergy, indwiang one at NangOOr. The Vediarporana Semina.) -as closed in 1875. and the Mholarahipa and grant, utariael to it were transferal a few yrara later to 1 Trainlag Inslttution at Tarywe. The Coddalor* MroUoa dare-c f»r lock, the eddrat tombatcoe In Old Town beag dated 1683. The Miedon haa had truth property bequeathed to it. The lltag.Vxe M«*ion is mainly a Native Fastomte with an out-station it Oosocc*. Salem is also s Native Pastorate. The Telugu Missions of the Society commenced nboat thirty three year. ago. The pioneers erf tb* Mlsafao gave all their time to preaching nnd coaverdcg with enquirers, to texfi-.ng the congregations, to bedding sthoolrotms and prayer hocses, A Boanliog School wa. soon Waited at Mutyalpod, b which yoiTtf non are trained to to Teochcra and Schcclmt-trrv Tie Padre! valley is now ocespied by the Kalapad Misiica. This valley is separated from the plain in which Mutyalpod lies by extensive ranges of lofty hills, and by yanjlc some thirty mils broad, abounding ia tiger and cbecta. The -otk has been very successful in this valley, and specially in ibeCuntbum 3 u Madiai Jubitit Ritrcipttli. (Cfcanh xtistonary society. Til nh- Where ill 1S61 there were but four congregitioal am! »!*:: jco recent converts, there are now 49 congregations and 5.066 ccas-erts, of whom 1,57* u> luprlsel. ini the rest catreliumcitt. It fin its BaariUag School far training Nathe Teacher*. At Nandlel the S.P.G. hire juri opened » Training InBltatwa (at Native Teichecs, of uico it it hoped tome will in time enter the Ministry. St. Thomas’ Minion at Secunderabad .» fint 05rr.nl b j the S.P.G. in |S|* There. to lour prior till station!. Or, Seeanderahe), Chudderghaut, Hobs rare, and Trioulghmy. Secuotera- bail being the brad station cl the Minion. The difficulties of the week in this Minion ire arath grratet than elsewhere owing to the different language! rpoken by tire people. It it quit* » common thing to find hoys in one schcei speaking Hinduitir.i, Telnga, Tamil and a little EngliA. In the town of Madras there are non three Districts r— St. Paul’s Vcpcry ; St John's, Egmjre ; usd St. TWf. the Vepery Mission is prnly supported hy (hr Geriche Paid, being tbe interest upon a seen -A R*. 77,500 left by the Re*. Mr. Gericke for the henrfit of the Vcpcry Mkaoa, and tbe Negipitam Mission. A Handing School, bcirirg the mine of the Gcrirfce’s i load, is oaupisd by thirty hoys meet of whom ate stndeats at the Veprry High School ; and every yeu scvrrni avia- tions hive to be refired for win: of oaxnntn^hlion The Vepery Mission Auxiliary Assoanlioa of which one object is to nect the ipicitml and tempera! want. of the mission rod congregation, hu been in existence (or thirty-eight years and ha. greatly helped In the working of the mission. The educational instcutions of the S.P.G, are the Tanjore Collie, tin Trxhincpcly College, tbe Vepery High School. md the Nandial Turning Institute*. The Vepery High School was rri raised to a seond grid* College 1S65. Fee twenty seats it contiored to 1* the only To*! ilation in TlfcMnopol, aSonl.trg Instruction to this slandacd coder European man.gc- ment. The College u.s raired to the ffret grade In 1B3. AD three laKitnticne hare bees wceldng very •ucveufitl’y, cm of n Madras, and, thongh for many yesrs it had to straggle against prejudice, it is now a popular School amongst Mohimnedus. Fifty years npo there were na Ckorch MU.IQIUT7 society .1 Madras JubiUt Rftresputi. 3'3 Native Clergymen » (ho Mission ; tie Ageoto numbered Ift ; (he Native Christians 800 ; the Schools 16 . and tie Scholw* Spa Now there ares Native Ctegymen i SS Apnte j l,J 4 » Nallv.ClaUdans; a; Schools ; and 1,452 Scholir*. Mr*. SatthUrndham, and (lie wises of (hr other Fw 01s c«upy tbeir time ia Zenana sl-itlng, and In (hi* way thousand* of girls anil •iinro aie tneght in srhooli. and in their homes. The -eric of the Society in Tra.-mcor* csnn.eeool is 1S16. The object of the Minion »ns to benefit the Syria Cbnrch, not by interfering «ith ka liberty to ordain rites and e British Re- silient « TrcTandrum, t«i a greu Isccre.t la this movement, and l)r ptuonl College at Cottnyam ls>Kely owes its endowment to his imlacofc. For a time (he plan ptopaaol uoriced •'ell. Fit in iSjj, the year of Her Majesty's Accession. it was fonntl ncce*»ry to change the pciiry hitherto pitted, and from that lime tbe Mmioa ioi icted iodependnatly of the Syrian Cbrreh. No attempt is trade to withdraw Syrians from their own ancient Church. hut if nay prefer to join |F» Anjlicin oxnmuaic* they are waived. Some (honsandi of Sjtian* have thus joined the Mission, ar.1 a con- sideioble number hss* bren erdainrd hy Anglian Bishops. This has happrttsd withut any weakmim of 6ierdly feeling boa era the Syriias and the MiMiorarlei In fact, there is mot* ondUUty row that each body vorhs independently thon when there *0 on attempt «t ro-opwraiinn One effort of rim wert of the Mission has beer, to eocoirage a small reforming party in the Syrian Church itself, but of late yrnrs this psrty hot lost rather th-vn gained grosnd. The priKi|«l .ration of the TrjviiKore Mission is CoHayam. a place in a b-antiful sitaanon. •hoe thttv arc a Colltge, a Divinity Scb»l, a Mission Bros, and Girls' Seb-ok. Alleppie is the K. Koshi and the Re». J. Calry sum appointed Archdeaows* of the new Di«c*. Fifty ye.™ ago there wee in this Mission 6 Kropran MtaMOuis. no Native Clergyrrci, ; 63 Native Agent. ; no Convert* : 54 Schools ; amt 1,836 Scholaiv Now there art 8 European Missionaries; 15 Native Clergymen ; 148 Ageni. ; 19,74* Christians and Catechamtas; 131 Scbosi. ; 3 , $37 Scholar*. These, ns in ether puts of the Society’s Minions in South India, th* system of Church Coiacils ha. beec introduced, aail the con- grogationi are bring trained to sec the oUig-.ico they are uadcr to s.ppori their own native pasloi*. Tlie Telssa Mission c# the S.ckty was commenced la 1841. 1 : was the snleot with of Dr. Corrir. fctt Hilltop of Madrat, to s:e some mission -or 1 , amongst the TeWgtw bol ha died In iS}6 bsfccs) anjehing Conld b« done. Others, however. «•>» up the cause. *>1 a nai of/2,o» was raised b>- Civil and Military offiotr. tx the purpose of fcuciing a Minion School In Masulspatim. Im iS|t, the Rev. T. T. Ncble, of Cambridge, and the Rev. H. W. Foe. of Orfonf, arrived. Tnc fetmer at once opened th« scbtol sow well Vdowp as the Noble College, the utlvei devoted himself to esangeltstie work amccipt the people. Mr. Foi rerosiped in tbr M-sslun coly three or four years, nod, recording horse, died in i?y Scowl Oapel, srut Rigby hoy* contribute lo tbe Iua.Ii o f the C'tncs »ntl spt.rts club in the NcW« CcOege. A orMdrrjblc number of Brahmin* have, through the imtnxtion received in the Noble Cdi-gr, tweorne Ckristlan*. aed several of them ire now ordained Minions rid. The iite Rev. V!. Rntnam win one of the meet prominent of there. He wag baptised in 1S51, onlitneti in iSis. and died in 1886, after a moil useful and eaentpl ary life. Before be became 1 convert, he invited a lt*iy, Wt* Darling, to teach hia wife. This a at the lira Mlem|t at Zensaa work in tbe locality, nnd feu yean after nothing norecculd ho done. Now tier* i. * Urge number of C»ae Glrli' Schools in Masuli- patam, and the -Ilf culty A not to gee puplb tot teseber*. MMslipatam U a principal station of tho Church of England Zenana Minion, and Ha year vorse J.$OD Hindi Mire and girl* received instruction there There arr alio a Training InitllutMi for Agents and Schcoltnasten, and as eaoeilem Boarding School foe Girls— the Sharkey Memorial Scbtol— which owes its present High position to the labours. of Mr*. Podfield. A ccniert horn Ulia>, the Rev. Jani Ali, after a success- ful career at Camtwidgr, i. new crewed In a Ml-ilon to Mohammedans In CHcntu. Tbr l'rinei|>ali of the Noble College hive beeo the Revs. R T. Noble, J Sharp, K. N. Hedges, and C. \V. A. Clarke, tbe present inoaabeot Of the Rugby-Fat-Mistcre, the Rev. A. W. Boole <*as afterward! consecrated 1 Bishop in Jatun. The Rev W. G. Peel is the pretest Mailer. The Telega Mnica his hitherto botn confined ro the Kuna and Godivery Colfoetoretes, though within the Hr! year or two some ttntion in the Ninm's Do* Inlara hive been formed. Atrmremcnt? are bring made to occupy Kainmarrett » Hie centre of a vw Mission DUul In 1857. the Rrv. W, F. N. Alexander, Trinity College. Dablin, amred. Hi* work hiu beet In Ellcce, 1 station opesoi in 1854. He still remains at bis post, as vigorous a ever, to that District atone there are sow 1,45; Chnsdans, ir.d 638 cilerbiaens. The Bislop of Madras In HI* rrernt tour OMfirmod a$c person* in this district alone. Two large churches, rod minerals school building*, bear uitne.* toMi. Alc.sodrt's practical skill and foresight Toe Mission in Berwick was commenced in aSsS. T>«rO is a C «d High Sciod thr.o, from wiirh s*roal Brahmin converts line hern aide. Connected with Si* Mwconls l)«t anther page. Il is only within the hast twtuty yean that much peogret* in the directlio of edaciting Hindi « Mnmlnioi girls in Eciana. In, been snide. The yarn#* of all th« Societies engaged in this work In Southern India r. lUl Inure ns the Church of England Zcsarus Mi. .ion. Il works it connection with the Chunk Mlnkaary Society. Is is now in ihe tooth yen of it. aisicnce, ud hat tt week in Jodis. 77 tady missionaries, with 4S Eurasian aed Eurcpun weivtanlr, and 3*9 Mitc-womra ami teatheu. Of this body there ire at work ia SoWh India «o !«. than a English Udits w—.ral of whom are honorary workers, 13 assistant's, oral 147 Bible- women and leeches, lit* following are the chief stations DummcgtiJec. EUcee, Beawada, Mawitipiun, Madras, Owacacuac, Trick**, Trevandmm, Pahmrxetah, and North Tinxevdly. Aid a aba given to wwfc earned on by voltmlary htlpers u JiggwpeU, Atnaloeur, Pocomailee, am! Cottajam. Ihangilore or Mysore mil «i*o he cccnpkcd u’a new station. The later, returns show that 1,093 heuaes are regularly iialted, ted that there are to scVjofa with 2, $45 pipils. Toe income of the Sacety in Exfiluvi is /2j.oco, of which .Inol /5.0M t» -pent tn the Diocese of Msdru. P* sum c< £l.$co ruael In the Misskms thcroseires is 1 good evidence of th' appre«*rtlon that reaMents ia ladia have of the week done. The Bishop of Madras a th« Pnjtfcknt of lie Local Committee, rr>: the Arcbfcion the Vice President. Tire Rev. H. Arden, M.A., •» the first Secretary, and baa teen euoceeied by the Rev. E. Sell. B.D. Tbe foliowine MiW mmie. h..e arsed x. Secretaries to the Cho-th Misdonsry Society tn Madras, during the last fifty vv.rir— Tbe R«v. J. T.citr, BD. ; T. C. Rr«ltid, B.D, i J. Mealy, B.A. ; W. Knight- M A. ; x>A P. S. Rojtton, V A. (now Bishop of Mauritius); Mr. T. J ford, now Chief Jvstxe cc Singapore ; the Res*. W. Gray, >!. A. ; J. Barton, M. A. j D, J. Barry, Ll.A. i D. Finn, M.A. ; A. J. Hard™, M.A. ; and F- Sell, H.D., the present holder of the cdf>*. MISSIONS IN T 1 NNEVELLY. The S.P.G. Mission in Tn&rwlly may be said to date from l8?o. when the Mm. already commenced by Swattr, the most memorable nt« in the history of the Prototant Mitilnn. In Scuthera India, tcck tr. otganiwd ahijw ty ike formation c t n sresll congregation, at PaboiCMU under Swnrtt's superintendtsate. He waafoitowo! by Jacmcke, Rcnea. anc Ition, German Mb- acearles, thm by Carnmea, who hod been td noted 1! Bishop’s Ceflrgr, Calmtta. He was 1 nan of much energs, and has left his mark in Tinnoveliy. There !s a brief raiment on record of the Strength Of Ihs Hnnsrelly Mission in 1S31 : tnptised mnobm nf congregatloni 4,352, children in schools 2159. The number of girls in the schools was only 6 . Tint waa a day of very small things. Three are at fervent. In oonncctic® with the ram. Mission, 566 reuptgatfoon t m embers of congregation, »S77, d whom 29.656 ore lofIMd, the rest being carechrmens Children in school nunucr 8,517. of "hem 2,4:5 0 re girls. This inctelct Hsmn.d. In Misfon Colleges and Schools there are 425 boys ; there me 416 giris in (raiding Khrol* Th-s everything connected wiib the M^aico hta increased tenfold during th« fifty yean of Qreee Vldork’a :e«{n. In the l egicing of the jear 184s, tbe Miziccs m Tinnev.lly r.e.lvol a r«t fieri Btshup S fewer, tb; cut vint they had 4V« reteived fror a Bishop. Towarl* the clo,o of the sasae scu the Rev. R. Caldwell, afterward, Biaiop Caldwell, arrived in Tmnnclly. He commroceil bis laboora at Idaiyungtidi, which b Mill mtdrr ha special care, btr. for some year* [oU he has made Taticorin hit heul^ianeu. In 1843 tin ItwttBloo wsa aencerued at Sawycrptnam by Dr. G. U. Pope. 0 name which will always be remembered for the uainisg np of Mission ji6 Madras fubilet Relr&sfitdi. [Mlaatona la TUsaeveUy. Agcats. This rupplitsl » want which hid long l«i felt Most of the pnpiU, as *xo as they left were employed in the M»»;« »* Catechists and Schoolmasters. whilst student* of superior attain- menu were drafted to Madras to SbIUWi Gardena, where they enjoyed the advantage of being trained by the Re*. A R- Syninoria, one of the hesr educationists Southern India has sera. After Dr. Pop- It*, the Itnlttutlnn tame omle/ the rare uf variocs Priodpia, the ehUf of whom woe Mr. Huxtnbie, i.'ter»nid. lli-bripol Maminas, and Mr. Brolhttton, who* attainments and chnracter ■ere commemorated at Cambridge by '<< foatr 3 aiicQ of an Oriental Scholarship tearing hii move. During the Principalship of Mr. Sharrodi, the present heal of the College, the College Depart- ■neat war transferred to Tutlcorln, a much more Important place than Sswjcrpiram, in accordance with a recommendation of the perrenl BM»p «f Calcutta, -ho visited Tiauevelly a. Metropolitan In tSSl. It hat since been ia»d to the rank of a College of the fiat grade, teaching up to the it. A. Hand aid, and yews by year ll la growing In eficieney. It hat now the advantage of haying a Wrangler at Vine- Principal. It war thmugh the effona of It it hop Caldwell, alter whom the CcUege 11 turned. ttut the large and commodious College bcildliga were purchased rtr/l prcrratol to tie S.P.G. A specially of the College * the prominence given in it to Christian teaching. It may fairly be described re the moat dlstinolvcly Christian College in the Presidency. Almoit every College anti High School m the Presidency has received its Christian Master* from Sawyer* pa ram, or Tntienrin. A Girls' Hoarding fvchocd was ocetiornced at Idaiynngndi by Mrs. Caldwell in |8«, followed by similar rehooii :n ocher places; ihc then also introduced lacornnkirs *r»«!git I he Booten, a branch ol induury which peoved a great success, aed is ctrrie! on to the l*&cnt day. This hu provided »xt»ld« *r»plcymcnt for hundreds of naive wotien, eepeciCly wiilowi. The Metropolitan of India. Bishop Wilaon, vidted Tlarevrily in 1841-4*. In lSjy Ht.hop Caldwell, who had been consecrated al Calca.ua at AwiUant to the Bishop of XIadms, waa cornttisslanad to mpervise the S.P.G. Missions in Tinrw.vdly rod Rarnnad. The number r atiainusents. To begin with ibe northern distract, in Tferwvrfly. There are two of these, Pulhlnmpaihrr and N’agnlapurasn, both tnder the rapermtendwceof Bishop Caldwell Pulhixm- puthuf comprises live pastorates. lad Nagalapuratn si«, each of which It usder a Motive clergyman. Tutlcorln toon is nndcr the Rev. D. Samuel, B.D., Native Chaplain both to the Bishop of M virus ami Bishop Caldwell, FndukMtai and Sauyerpiram are under lb* care of the Rev. /. A. Sfctrrock, with three Native clergyaen 10 assist him. As Principal of thn CoHtge he has spiritual charge of Ibe College alto, which with its affiliated redacts samben OJJ pops fa- Idalyingocli, with its six l-s.torato, am! Radapuram, with three, are uadrr the care of Bishop Caldwell, whan residence is MlaatoaalBTtaamnr.] M/rdras JaMff R/lrosf*/t>. 3 17 divided between Mnyangutfi tad Totknrln. Thr dass of 7; candidal* fur ordination lately held I T Biahop Caldwell for throe monthi was HrVl >1 Idaiyaagudl. Siatcen of tho-c candidate. •« acoepced by the Madras Committee and ordained, The Ordination of citron «h»y exceed 56,380, Tltcn licit vesc 186 eumuiani- cinjs cdy : now there are 1 1,965. In l*J 7 there were 3, 1 1 C hoys learning in the Mission Vernacular Schools. and 10 English -aa tmghl anywhere, crept a little in the Palarocottah beardir* School ; now there a re 15,514 pupUs, of wfcos* 3 , 3 an are gWa. When, forty yean ago, the Zillah Judge was called upon hy fiuvoramerr to mile a mure tf the Cheteiani emptowd in his deportment, he coild mention noly cot man, the Court sweeper ; and it waa notch the aaroe in the Magisterial and Revenue Department's. Since then there tare been a Deputy Coliec.ot (now pemionedX a head writer io the Court, fire Conrt Yak As, a Deputy Tahtildar, three Sab Rnjlsirrus, a Police Inspector, several writers in the Collector’s Office, five Overseen in thr D. P. W. end Petes; Department, besiiea many ochrr Tinnevefly Christines employed in nwpoSablc olfrcea In ocher pails of the Presidency. There nre also a great number of Chriitiau. employed a a auboniicatcrs in the Police and ocher Government departments. Many Matriculalei, F.A.’i, and 8. A. Cradnatet ate employed in Colleges and High-Schools. Edncaiioa his advnnced with roped strides. The mans of citllere, M fju graluitooily supplied by the Missionary Societies. ini snbsojuauly esjeouraged by grants from Covrioment and Local Bauds, has aeivid to show how capable the converts are of mental cultaro, aud the recocdi of the Madras University filly hear oat this isMrtxin. Large schools of industry aro now the only devdevata required for the •atemion of material progress. Another appliance has hewn intnufncol within tho last few years which effrets meat pleasing results, as it brings Mitrioo work int.i touch with the dmnntie Isle of the Hindus. The Zenana Mission ladies find acre* to the homes and fr.mil m> of respects!* Hindus, and thus, besides their direct tencriag, they ealend the knowledge of ro ailing, M*fl««ork, and in some coca marie. They arc received kindly, am! tire tucm frleedly relations e«ot Ixtwero the parties. By moans of this agency many Hindu familira tww know far twee of Engirt* civilisation and literatiirr, runnevs onri cmcotns, thnn they nsnl to do. Rfgaidirg prepress general:) in TinKCvclIy, bishop Sargent wr/is:— “ Having come to this District a little more thnn fifty year, ago, 1 cm veoch for the materia! progress that has teen attained. Wherever one pes it is pleasing to see hew largely cub i mica hss been ojtonded. Almctt every hit of arable land that eonld be made productive has been hronght under culture, and o.vwrahip has brew ao thoroughly defined by the recoftli of the Rereme Settle- ment that litigation in such marten has greatly diminish od. The people feel greater aecnrily in Ihrir right ns to landed property than they ever did before. Even in larger towns pic*a-bus!t heutW were very rare, ewiag to the fact that men were afraid to let it be seen that they wet* in poeromon of vuhable property, and bail the metis* of living cosforiibly,— for run cf diooity were then of ccmtMlt notoriety. Now, snbgaatial and mpecttUe liotnes ate to be seen ca all 3 >8 Madras Jubtiu Riircr.fr>» eomldiriMe improve' mail in this way. Fifty yeaisago It wss hardly Mr tint even a respectable n*litr litavrilcd i» any •chicle tut a common can, with a cover of matting, and witbxac sprirgs. Now there ere dccect- loAIng coaches on all tie main reads fat travellers, and men cf Importoocc move nkcut in the towns in well-built bov bundles on springs, drawn by good bullocks, and carriages with hones are ucd lsy rrM a few. In short, the people hue not only imptuved tleir wteicly possessions, lot they feel so secure in their lets** that they ate no t afraid to show when they ate oen of saiaarcc. and to emulotv one another in drmonstnitioni of peospericy,” ROMAN CATHOLIC PROCRESS. The Catholic Church la Sooth India has mad: milled ptegress during tlte period embraced m tile Qseen's reign. The appointment of V liars Apc&lnllc, whose authority and jurodictkei were confirmed by the Ball .tfn.'M /Vwc/oreof Gregory XVI. in iSjS, gave an Impetus to (hi* pre^ra*. n it brooght in an influx of mtafcaaiies. who ancompuded tic Prelates so appointed Hie Abbe Diboil said, in his examination hefore a Committee of the ltonse of Coin son. on the ijr-l June, l8jJ. that the native Catholic eooveia U all Asia might he eelmated at t,aoo,oco ; aad of tbne. he added, one half, or were to be found in the Pcnimmli of I ndfa. 1 here wire govtmod by fra Bishops, and an equal mator of Vlrars Apostolic— that ». Bishops laving a titular See in some ether imrt of lit* Clmrch The distribution of CathoGo, KOxriing to his estimate was, along the cent! from Goa to C»|* Comocio, csciidirg Travanmre, 3J^OCO; in the Provinces of Mysore, Madura, and Carnatic rao.coo ; and be placed the other 150,000 in the Island of Ceylon. The Af*Jrai Ca/Mtt PirnWy of 185S gives the Catholic population of Ceylun, according to the Government census ol 1 8 to, at 150,000 : and if tha bo taken from the total given by the Abbd Duboi*, it bring" the Catholic popalatioe of South India to aboat 4(0, soul* in that year. Ccmpiritg these fignies with the SMrtt Dimlo-y xc 1M7,— which is compiled Sorts rettems receive! from the Bishops and Vicars Apostolic of Sooth fadii.— it ts found that the total number of Catholics ia South India and Ceylon in 1SS7 a I.Its.690. Deducting the fgurre givers foe the Vicariates of Jaffna, Kandy ml Colombo, viz., 107,672, there remains 1 tceal cf 904. «S fee Scoth India, which shows an increase of 454, <*8 in the half century. It appears on the suite cnthccity that there were tn 1S55 in South India 11 Bishops, 526 Priests, and 619. 1 73 Catholics ; IH 1S65 there were 8 Bishops (two 0* three Sees being vacant 1. 554 Priests aid 674.51s Catholics ; arid Is 1875 there woe to Bishops, 630 Priests, tod 792.391 Catholics ; whilst in i?S; there are 14 Bishops, S55 Priests -(of whom 41*6 ore native*), and 9*4.998 Catholics. Of the 496 rat ire priests, labouring in the different dioceses of Sooth India, 349 are cf the Syrian rite, and belong to the Archdiocese cf Verapoiy iCochlo). The number of places of Divine worship according to the Roman Catholic ritrol, scattered over Scuili India, is 2,292 la 1SS7. Besules these there are the diocese* of Saint Thomi wul Cochin (axludjo* Cranganore) directly Suflixg.in Sees to Geo, witch bare been recant, the former roc* t8l8, and the latter time 1816, and which, ococeriing to n census taken in lS3t, have Jo Minions, 62 dispels, and 29,07} Chri-risnr, and 47 Missions, in Chapels, and S2.775 Chmtinns respectively. The number eff clergyma ministtvlr* to tlietu may be set down at 105. whole 3,041 children are in attendonce at the schools aadcr their chugc. Tb: coicsia-licil govemieg body has, during this period, vistly increased. In lira of the few Vicars Apwcdlc, who were enlrtsted with this work in 1837, there are row in South Indii, after the establishment of the Hierarchy— which took plate 11 Bangalore cn the 25th Jumry last, by Monseigneur Agliandi, the Papal Delegate— thlM Arehtiishcf* (Madia*, PondidHtry, an! Verapoiy, \ and seren SuCngaa Sees, with 11 Bishops (namely Hyderabad, Viugapttun, Mangalore. Coimhatare, Mysore, Trldaioopoly, and Quilco). Catholic Prone** ) Madras JuMIu Rttrcnf/ds. 3'9 Trichinopoly has had the unique privilege « Right R«v. Mary Lphrera af the Sacred Heat, Ihe lost named, cc his Iruulalioa to Mangalore, in l8jO, bet eg succeeded by the Right Rev. lldephonsus of SL John Baptist, wb: governed it till the anival cf the Right Rev. Ferdinand Rc*si, has coadjutor, who »as appointed Adminhtrator ApnColic under the Hierarchy. The Capudto Fathers, Ephruim and Zero, mbo were the foarden of the Moiras Mkiico end the 61c mwrowirirs from the Froptgaida, anited at Madras in I< 4 *. The Cajrechina conUnucd (heir lahwn in the Madras Missko with varied «*u*» until 1S3& Tope Gregory XVL deemed that the interest of religion demanded the appointment cf Vicar? Apotfolic. The Madras Vicariate 3?o Madras Jubilee ROmfeels. [Roman Catholic rrotn— was c railed by a Decree in l8;r. and oemfirmed in 18J4. The Right Kev. l ie ledto de Alcuuan, nominated Vicar Apostolic ad imrrim ol Madras cn Jth March. 1833, teo'e charge on the sals August, 1834, fron ibt Very Rev. Fre John Baptist, the 1st! Prefect rerned from Deormber, 1840. to May. 1841. whso he was raised to the Aceftiepcsorpal dignity, and (misdated to Calcutta. The Madras Mission was tbr* provisionally administered by the Very Rev. Dr. William Remedy until the nrtival of Bivvop John Fen nelly in Fefcroary, 184s. It was in tbe time ef tbr latter prelate tbit the meet marled progNM was made in the Presidency Town and in tbe Vicariate generally. Much prejudice had ti> lie lired down, and much up- hall work done, in urging the claims of Catholics to be placed on an njaal fooling with tbefc co red Igloouis of olhee denomlaatacm Bishop John Fenselly died much lamented in January. 1 868, after Caving labcuaol In the diocese fur twaiity^h yean. The administration then devolved oa Bishop Stephen Fennell j. by ha appointment In July, 1868, to succeed his brother, aed it was characterised by 1 very steady and sensible paegraa. The good work (enhanced in its difncnltfos fay the Famine of 18778), which he oondocaed very nnobcroosely, he left at his death, 3 id May, 1880. to be largely tugmcxlod and advanced by the present prelate, the Most Rev. Arenfahhnp Joseph Cclgnn, who was. till tbe 25th Janaaty. 18S7. llnhop of Aurrtiopolis oml Vicar Apostolic of Madras, nnd was pecootec to the ArthiepuKopal dignity under the Hierwsfcy. Vlowirg the progress cd Catholic week in the Presidency Town it appears that, after the Capuchin* had handed over charge of the Missfoa to the Vicar Apostolic, them were very Ian elementary Ergluh school* ami still fewer Vernacular Schools foe the edoculon of the rtsiig generation. The Madras CalAcdU Sipnisar of 1838 smtes that. “ since Dr. OCxrvw'a airlval. no less than 14 schools have been cscaUnbod e in Vepeiy, one in Royapcocam, one in Kilacheri (Chinglepal Dfttrict), arel-meln Frianghipur (KiWno District). Too: of these Ccwrentn are Tamil, and two Telugu ; they hare about 4C0 nati.e chiHreo in reguJn attendance. There were in the Madras Vicaiiite In tSS6 twenty-two Tamil Schccls for boys and girls, and ■iiteen Telugu Schccls with 1862 children in aitcrdancc. besides the four entire Ccenvnl SdicoK In 1837 there was, in the Presidency Town, only cee Orphanage (with 15 inmate*) fee Eurasian boys supported fay a small subsidy from tic Capoeira Funds. It was enlarged, and a Military Mot»Bino. during the perk.! of that dire calnmlty. Name Otjinni^H,— if n few wmU ones anpportrd by pirate bcnevoltmee are e>erpad, -*erc re knows before that period. Orphanages »*r" Opened to 1877 in mow of tho Vicariate* Apostci.: of booth India, and lave lawtinied to te kept up errr liner froia the tescoices at the disposal of the varioia MisWans. There are low in all the Catholic liiiaie* of Soath India, fcxtj-iix nephansges. mpporlkg -id •bearing 2.914 children. There ire now five Catholic College* affiliated to the Madras University, ltd fourteen Seminaries with 1,104 «hodi, anrl 14.7*1 children under iMlnetna, antler the matugetnen: ud control of the r (waive Biihops in South Indio. Thee ire nchnive cf the figures given fce St. Tbomi a id Cechia Of the "her Tt;«.se* U Soath India, those affording the highest educational odvonugc* arc Trichinopoly, Pondicherry, and MaagrioCT, they hirrirg the largest MuUithmenu for thi* parpa-e. The edwation of Europein *>! Eurasian girl* in <« the Yicarinsr* b entrusted to European Nuns, bet Pondicherry has the prc-cmineue in haring b«o tire fira to open ccasrannitio* of Native Christian women for the training of youth, the first consent of Native Carmelite Nana having been opened in I74 8 - In Trichinopoly ssd Madras alone have attempts been trade 10 farm arannniliei cf Norite men for the edoolion of beys. Madras, Trichinopoly, arvd Virip;«ra have European montts engaged in (ducatnn under the saperrision cf tbfir roperis* clergy. In the Madras Diores* three wen. In 1S35 fourteen Mtewniry hrad-quaitera, with 41 churches atd chap.'s, served by !J prie-ts. In 1887 there nre twenty-rig* Uiuiraary dritrict* (scsen in Midru and twenty -on, waiter scsen years end'd yeh September list. It has not been pr^ihlc '0 ascertain the ruspettioe figures trader lfc*M bends in the other Dioceses of Sonlh India, tart there is every reason to believe that the progress has hero equally rapid ia tho fifty yean under notice, THE MOHAMMEDANS OF MADRAS The first Niwih of the Carnatic who «w plated on the mx->od under British au-picc wns Nawab Arim-ad-Dowlah, who -us faulted at the beginning of the present century '‘7 l ' : " a,d ; Lord Clive, the Go.erm.r of Madras. Hit Higi-eo diet! In 1818. and -as -.cccilcd by Nawab Arim I ah, who reused fot six ye.rs. Dyies in 18:4. A.im Jah was succeeded by hi* -'ant son, Ghofam Mahomed Gfais Khan, during -base minonty his uxcle. rrince AM Jah. was Regr-.t On the accori™ of Queen Victoria to the Bri.rsh throne the Reg"* bell a D»bir. arri gave a atlervdid honqu.t at the Cieposk Palae. m the City of Mmfiraa. The ocnuxrs -ns one of great rejoicing an*** the Mohammedan* of Sosthem India, and no ..ncc that tins* they have proved themselves loysi .ubjeua of the British Crown. There -»r. .bailor festivliies in Chqtank to the occasion of Her Majesty's marriage In August 1S4J Gltulam Gbo«S Khar, was installed a. Nawab cf the Carnatic by John, Lori Elpbrastooe, Governor of Madraa. He married fusily in 1847 Her Highneta Nawab Khoir-vs-na. Begem Sahllw, and secondly In 184S Aram-UtWlfa licgorr, SahlU. In .S55 he died witboot rssoe. and hs title and mnsntri Bchmted to the Crown. HU Beg«m* -ere granted a moBlWy alkrwnnce of Ra. s»,cco, .ed Ra 4-«o respectively. and they inhorited the greater portico of hts je-rS and property of the value of up-ards of 25 laldis of rapes. The crediloe. uf HU Ilighnesa, bo-eve, complain'd to Govumment, -ho. after T T 3 ” stadnu Jttbiht RtlWlp/ltl. |Hat>mmrd>oi of Madras. iiuiitxlcg inquiries iaio (he affairs ol the NewaVk family, ckmiI I he property to be wld by pnb6e auction. TV Government purchased the Chcpiuk Pahce for aba* (luce lakh*, and converted it into ’.he uresml Cull Engineering College. The Senic* llogvm's stipend was in 1859 reduced lo Rs 6,ao. At pucrent (he too lodie* on: sear neighbarre In (he Cfcy of Madras, the one ratidlag in the UmiUli Bagh (Me Lean's Gardens!, ami the oilier .n tbc Iduhk i lram ( Weed’* Canfcns), clow to the Madras Chb. Prince Arim Jah 1101*’ claimed the inuinud and title ol his late nephew, *a! ha claims were strongly urged in Piriumcru. In 1S71 a orsuceomise was effected between the Prince and the iben Secretary of Slate far India, when Lord Napier .ol Kttrick wia Governor of Madras, -hereby the title of " Prince of Arcot ” was fallowed upon Ills Highness. Hus was the fir* «c«p m imall tottery of Artillery, aoi a body of omred Guards He was also declared to be entitled to a personal solute of 15 guns. On his death, which took place In 1S75. the stipendiary allowantc was tedneed by one-half, and the titlr of Prince cf AisH devolved by potect upon hit odea ion, Ptittce Zohirud-Dowlib. who had the honour of being recent by Insstatxin .it the Imperial assemblage it Delhi in 187? foe the I 'rati amotion of Her Majesty as Empires, of India, nnd of being created in the tome year a Knlgl* Grand Con minder of the Star of India, lie died ia 1&J9. and mceoeded by his next brother. IntirnmolMnllt. ’.be prevent Prince of Aim*, who resides in the Amir M.h» Palace, Pj croft’s Rood, Roinpettih The other wo sons cf the First Prince of Am* died. The title now carries with it an allow**# ol Rs 7ft 000 per annum, while Rs. So.ao a )e»r Is paid towards the mninteruwe of the other mem lets of the Areal family. The pm**! Prince cf Arcot has net beer, in the enjoyment of good health for the put three yvan. Ilia nephew Prince Mahomed Munnnvar Khan Bohidir is the ne.t heir to the title. The only neither, of tire Carnatic family who have visited England *« 'he late Hyder Jung Bahadur, nnd Hafir Srnlrul Islam Khan Bahadur. They enrii resided In England for a peered of ten yenn, and had the hrmonr of being presented lo Her MtJmiy. The titter gentleman i> now in Madras. Shuf-uLOarniB, cousin to the Fieri Prince of Arorf, -x. created n Knight Cotnnt tndcr of the Star or Ir.Ua. and he was (he lint Mohammedan naa.Inalod to tire Lcgisl.tire Cornell »f the .Governor of Fart St. George. After him Mir Humnyia Job llahjvJur, the greot«rar.d®n of T«m Sultan, wit appointed to the Legislative Council. This gentleman has hid 0 «at in Ore Council for .rreril yens, haring been re appofttlod by Govenmesu ever/ second year. A few jeon rgo he was created a Companion of the Order of the Indian Eopire. Several Mohammedan gmtlemcw hare had the titles of “Khan Bilmdur ’ aid ” Khia Sahib' bw.tcwed on them fnim fr» lo lime. The Prince cf Arcot’s grants were iKrarmod about the time of the Mutiny of the Bengal Army, and fears were emeitrincd dial the men would revolt, flut throughout that very frying period (Ire Mcfcunmcdus of Madras remained loyal to the British. Except a few isolate! distnrlxtnn-s between Hindus mid Moh.mmr.Un-, and fanatical .femur in Malabar, lh» Mohammoiint of tie Madras Presidency have her* peaceful robjoefa throughout Her Majesty’s tripe As toedecriion. they have teen less quick than the* Hindi brethren to take advantage erf the opportunities »«bnkri them by the State Fifty yw.re ago vary few Mohcasmodins were acquainted with Emllih ; in fan, a dislike prrvailerl among «hom to Icrunio' that language, and employmwe '0 the public service was considered by the Iwiter do.** to be undignified. The llofcammrduis hod no public imti’.a- ttrets in l 8 j 7 t ami the first of the kind that was started was the Mofc.mmoim Lilcary whitfj was c^ enirl in 1850. This institution receives on annual grant of K*. cia from the Government. Travaocore.j Modrat JaWte Rtlrafals. 3*3 Shculy aftcrwardi the Madrara-i-Aram wis eunhltsied— ibe fin! llchamnvMon School in Mndnu —by the Nonoh o f the Canulic. When Henry Vetr. local Hubert, lecanse Govetne* of Madr**, he gave ro-ctal ittcnlna !o Mohammedan educatico. mi citwd several MehaBsiccUn School* io te erublisbed In rfveral dillricU. A Inrge number of Mohunnedan School" «>■ « dedng good work. I he Mupl.ihi of Malaliu ore v*r 7 enterpeineg t ruler-, bur are, vs ■ rile. Indifferent to rdKatlco. A special Mopl.h Injector of School, -or recently apponled by Go.ar.mmt. to encourage lie people to Mini their rii&’rrn to K&ool. With Ihf numerous Inducements offered by Gcornmenl. nnd with the variou. Schofarahipo established far their benefit, the Mohammedans of the Mnr! ran Presidency *111, U h hop..!, lx aide to oocapcsc -ith Iheir Hindn fcllow-sobieil. an nor. equal term* than ihey on* do 'Ihe Presidency peialocd the first Mohammedan Graduate In Arts hi 1S71, Mahomed Oomar, nho obtained employmcac in the Gnvwment Stciehuiar. There are tow fourteen Mohammedan Graduates In Madras, ami three are studying for ibe B.L. Degree. Older* have recently been prwd by the GaicramriU direct irv ihermploytnatf of qu.liliod Mohammedans in Ibe public Mt-dne, w « to give the aemraily a fur .Hue ir. tho ariaum-tralton of the ©tunny. A Mohammedan (Jrvltatr 3 no* Ibe Hrad MaMercf lk« Madrtua ; several Mohammedans have obtained the npfceol- ■ent of Sub-Regi.irar ; wine fill the office cl DcpUy CollrJa: ; coe la a Presidency Magwralt ; coe hni be:n rated lo tho gride of Hurraory Sargeon ; one is a Sab Engineer ; and t»o are Aniitnnt Engiaeen. Thrro are tcicrul Mohammedan Ap-xhcoanei. IlapttaJ Aawstanu, Suprrvrtir*, Fcraten. asd Overseas, and .1 cranparainely large aamber have farad employment in the Revenue PiUKh of the servin'. In the Military Department there lie a large number who are Snbadar Vr.ion. and a few hivr obtained Commission* as Jemadar:. In regard lo trade the Mohiirxirdis, are by no means btcl.rrard. In 1876 ibe first Mohammedan Arvociaticc, styled the " An)n tcan i lsUaJih," was Honed a! Xfidrai. Otbm follco.nl, and one of these dried. tn October, 1S85, an Industrial Scfeccd in which boyr are taught carpentry, weaving. eeshrartery, and oiler handicrafts. A few raccihs ago a Central Mohammedan Assotsatioc was UMugmaltd, a hvcli Hal fui Ui ob>:a Ihe improvement cf the Muslim comrranily. McAaauaedaa Aaaxiatlnn* have bcoa maUttl«d In Slieo. Trithmopoiy, Chillocc, Vinppvam, Riaavradiy, and other |dat« Tho Ant Mohasaaedan newipaper in Soolbetn lodi* •» CW/tra nhkh *m -luted atoat l8tj Tills uai n weekly joarnal, rad wu pnale-J in I lio.U.'.aiL Since that tune sever >1 oeher Hmdudanl weekly papers bare here founded, nnd in 1*8} ibe lint Moham- medan newipnpes In Eng Uh, ihe .‘.GiAw H irate, came into eurteoce. Thil alio wat nailed ai a weekly, but ii now a trl-wwkSy paper, under the editorship of Mr. Abroad Molilod-din Rian Kvhadir. TRAVANCORE. Tiaranccee, Ihe c«! impoitant Native Stoic tob^ctr to the aolhorey of tla Government ol Madras, it •initcd V. ihe toith-wwnem onrer of ihe Indian Peniiwla. ll hw an area of 6,73a square mite If the hnli, brciwaler*, nnd u rearm, ere rate ratted from this lhae remain about 4, coo rqtnre mite of oilliraled area loe alicul half the area of Waits), aid this Is control with a network of water commummlatc* nul roadi sich as etiils in do other par; cf India. Acceding lo the latest ceniur. Travancore hnr a peipolailca of nearly 3 J millions which give, an avenge deesiiy lot the whole otantiy of 337 to n rquare mile. Ttiere art seme por.icca cf Ibe cnuniry where the papulation to a square mile is as high ai 1,318, 1,170, and 1,135- More than a fifth of the population c (OAuZi tU Clafiitiini. X'aJrai Juklltt RtlrospUtl. cTravaoeore. 3*4 The Royal Hour of Tnvinrote it «n aneenr dyniay whiih cmtixed W»er«igu fomt fee 10 me eentiriei over a v*rj limitod UKt of ecumrj ; hoi for ihe law century and a lull K hat iefioed over the area oxn;r- J r« (be fin* Code erf Regulation! ever adopted ar>i pronrfcwBl in Travucoie ; that thii detcribed Ihe eoiulUalRo, powers. and prcceduie of tk* CHI and Criminal Court, ta he eaUbliifaed : and that. Mi order lo curry ooi I line laws. and to place a qualified person on ihe Bench of the Appral Come, a Mta.iT from ihe Malabar DUoict to invlloil Ihroogh ih* Ritldent. and appointed Jsdge of the Appoa] Court It may he coccloded theietr.rc ihai at tbe time referred to, there were no independent judklal trihonili, but that the executive offcciali eaereiied revenue, pel Me, and jwlieinl fleet iont Whether it was yostic* or Injuitice they adminiitcrod, it had one merit— that of being iwir. and deetdve. It appear* that h iSjo a rKh ind infliental native of Mbdni was appointed by the Mahuojth "fourth judge of the Appeal Cout," and. at the lame time, •• Supmtendrnt of the Royal StaWei.* Tnerr were no pohhe nhxii c* hoipiuli ; nn attention paid to Pabtic Works i and the condition ol tbe finance! wk wretched. At the beginning of i8t? the pnhlic mawy wn empty ; the uhulea of Ihe ottcixl eitobltohmenti were in an ran ; the revert* deigning ; the State ™ drifting into insohemy ; and annexation war iaieiinent. Tbe Rev. Mr. Muccr. erf the London Minion, in hii //Vat Li/ri * TVww-dre, puLlubed in iSSj, stale. thal " toco arc .till .live who remember whit Travaxeore l-cnr thirty yean ago— who Stood If then hi the lowest depths of mmole, opprewr*!, and corexplion prevalent among all grad** erf aecircy.'' Sine* the year 1858 oppreulve mcoopoixi have bren .buidooed 1 horta of perly nod vnatlcui Ui» hare been .wry. away ; EneUaa and Vertinoilar School! have hero rounded throughout the oxttilry, with a Central Collie at tie capital ; Hwpiuh hive been eitabHvbed i fable Wocki have t»n found and extended ; the Hilaries of public lenonti have been incrcwd ; tb: tone and eSciercy of the public ictvIcc lave Urea railed i the •dmlnlumlian erf Civil and Criminal Ju.tice hn been improved ; llw rtciptoeal execution of doreera between the Travaotore and Bntidi Coot*, haa teen allowed ; trade hai expanded l and the finances Lave attained a uue of n.neh proaperiry. Within the bit iu yean, a t. during the f*iaw erf the late enlighl.aed Maharajah, the prdkial miehinoy woa farther strengthened and impeored; a mind .y*«t» erf Police m» etabliihrd ; thedifioent grade* of Crimed Ceo.ti uete receoilrariH ; the te.enue eilaUnhrirnit were improved ; the odd irrigation lyWeta in Soul Travanox* nm ro'oied and exterded ; nre.1 a -yitematic sitvey nrri Kttlement «a. MaugurUed. whkh, by ircnr«; a proper demarotion cd properties, nn secarate ergiUTatinn of tiOo, and an eqaitoble .djastmen! erf tie bid r-wnito, promiies to prove of'artits bentfit to the State. Since the acenxlon of the pttrenl Mu'.irajah, a reform of great prxoiol valor hai Urea Initiated in comirciou with the lettbrnent, v,r.. the ■bolitiun of (lie Vrithi irevke-an ardent Inuitutiai ani'cgou. 10 whu was calltd the prerefitlve of purveyance in olden tima in Europe— under whith a coniidcaUe proportion of the agiiiallurnl populaliui »ai bond to find wppliei of <*grt»H« .ol labour at cetuin fiaod raid, greuly be-Vow the rdr.fi pneo, fce the uie of teligkms and chariublc iiutiluiuni, and of the Royal fctrwhuld. A few lutiinei will mow better than inyCving tint css he said the bwnefioal adranoe which Im been made by the State J*« twenty yem ogu. or in 1864-65, the number Cochin.] Madras JubiUt Retrap«li. 3*5 of coigi*al Civil mill in all ibe Ccuiti of ibe Slue nos 15.59S, of the value ef iSJ lakhs of np««, whereas it is new 33,388. of the vile? ef upwards of 31 lakha. If progressive litigation li • neentary mall of the increasing wealth ami prosperity of > country, the above figures 1 ml loir the progress made in this liiirctioi U Travxneoie. On tb- olher hand, under tho head of Criminal Jnxice. where 571 curt, in wh_ch £96 (iriwni stood charged with cnines, were committed In 186465 to the Sessions Conn, in iS&«-Ss only 139 case., rilToi’lrig 3»f< penjni, went before tlux-e CwO, sbowirg how much ihc rfliclescy of the Police and Magiitrecy ho ircreiied in Ihe intetlcr. The total expe&Ltute co educaifon fmci patilic fundi in 186465 •mta Ri. 35.000; il a now Ri. 3,17,543. The end re expendiure on Hospitals and Dispenreries was only Ri. 35,000 twenty yean ago, utcicai it ii now not much abort of a lakh of rapeei 1 and against 3.12S patients treated at the pihiic expense In 1864-65. there were in tSSj S; 111,531. Anterior to the year 1S60, Tiiviniorr had n) IVpaitmtnt of Public World. In toe AdmicStration Report for 1665 66, which U the earite-1 pulilodiod ream! available, »e are told that the country had king been without an organised and wienlifailly quafiiied agency to cany 00 puUic works The reavm waa twofold ; firstly, the Impxtance of public works wai not realised, and wcordly, tb* pahlie finance* warn lo inch a UMe of depresiion that the State could not aflond to make any outlay In tin* daectiuo. In 1564-65, the expenditure on public worki wai Ri. 4.38,310 Mow it rs nearly to lakhs. At the former date, there were scarcely :oo milts of good road in nil Tntvancore — now t litre are 1,151 miles o: it The value of the export trade tail expend from Rs. 44.6b.3J* to Rs 106,31,337 in the same period. Where the Strkar Port carried 435,154 private and official covert in 1S64-65, It now rants a million of covers. There wai no regiuratioa 0/ u&mncct at the rice itfened to ; bat, according to the latest Administration Report, more than 70,000 insincere., of the aggregate -aloe of >31 Ukhs of rupees, passed through the Regatralioc Office! in 1884-86. Lully, whereas the total income of the State twenly yeari ago was Rs 43,1 1,140 agiinst an expenditure of of 40^7,734, U was Ra 66,78,703 against ks. 64,90,846 In 1884*85. Tiling the ret mu* drrivod fiom all sources— land, customs, excise, abkaii, opium, salt, and stamps, It Is found that the incidence of taxation in Travancote is Rs. 3, against Rs. 156 In the Madias Presidency. TakwR bod reverne only, H is Rs. 0-1 a- 1 against Rs. t-8 8 in Madras COCHIN, The chief physkaj fratcre of this State is the backwater, or lagoon, which rans through the greater pari of the coin try. It has an area of 1,361 square mOes, mote than' two-thirds of which are under oillhatko. Accr-niing to the census of February, tSSt, it cootam a population of 6C0.71S souls. Th* aseruge density of population per square mile U 441, tut in some ports is as high as 1,430. The populatxa consists of 419,3x1 Hindus, 136,381 Christians, 33.344 M ah conned am, and 1,343 lews. The Christians that form 35 per cent, af the whole papulation, whereas in Travancoie the proportion is SO per cent., and in the Madras Presidency generally it is only 1*5 per cent. As to the Jews, at is alleged that ic.cco refugees arrived at this part of the Malabar Coast abrcl A.D. 70, or shortly after the fall doaolatlon of Jeniufom. 7, coo of these refugees are supposed to have settled down at a place called Mahodnmjatns, now Cr*BB*nore. Here their industry, thrift, and docility wesred for them the respect af the loml chiefs. They evrntwaDy obtained a grant of ratios, privileges, and bail It engraved in Malayallm upon a copper-plate witch is sdU in aistcr.ee. Tho actual age of thU phu has not two deteewlmrl, bat U ii gewrally supposed to be at feast one tboirand yeais obi. The community at Cranganore wax periodically Increased by emigration from Spain, Juilei. and other ports, and the coJony continued undbtubed until the sixteenth century, when it wai sufcgetxed to much oppmtieo by the Portuguese, and eventually, In 1565, the Jewi fled lo Cochin, and sued for the Rajnh‘i protectlom ThU he immediately gara, and he allotted them AfaJras Jubilee He/rvifiec/t. .Cochin. a cte for « row settlement. Treir rmmbcre ‘are steadily dininisbrd since then. liny governed the "We oxnciy of Kenilrrm, indnding Travracore ini Milabsr, as Viceroy, ahont lie trgi tiring of tlw ninth century of the Christian era, ud afterwards established hirrrelf ns an iodiperdenl ruler. The MirrumahknUyam law, i t. the right of inheritance tbrwRh the ferrule line, govern the witxmico to the throne. There are no authentic record. a. regard. tVs genaral hhtory of the country, or the derails cf the ulmlrvwt ration *wil tSfij, Id which year, lor the (iirt time, the wceking of the Government was regularly recorded srvl published. Du. -in* the drat half «< the fifty years since Her Majesty's accession, there were no properly constitutes! Conns and the period does oce niipear to have been recarkaUe for any administrative reforms. Of State education, propirly to callrd, there sal wc, The Table Weeks Dcpartuem was In iu Inf racy, and no I ruining o| ary importance owed i:< eustenoe to in The PoUce officers of the time nerdwd bath Police and Magisterial functions. Though the Judicial Department lad its origin is eotly is i8jj. with two tilah Courts ami in Appeal Coart for the whole Su.tr. the laws and regulation, which guide, 1 k wvreaf tire m.-r prrr.itire kind. The Court of the period see by no mom. independent- Even the -WcUion. of the Appeal, or highest Coin in ranters judicial, were altered, <* set aside, hy a mere coder from the chief of the Executive. It ot no! until rSfij rhit a Mur-aTs Ccurx was ettablirtod ri the land. The inconeesietvcr iriwt* (tom the want of tribunals cl the latter description had bum so gnarly (ell in 1851, that the TaMkUr of one cf the Tolitls was specially empoacred to leu uvd di.p*e of Ci.d Suits to tire vakx of Rs. tco In 186a. however, four Munslft’ C cures war established to meet the increasing demands ol I'clgoUs.n, and idncv that yrnr there hue been stray other thnngn, of a roost important rad teneficiil character. At futr an reproved method cf pnxetaw in Civil cases was introduced, and at the preseas lime there are in farce Civil and Criniral Frocrdan Coles hosed co the lines of lire British lad, 11 Cole*. The Judges have been caietelly .elected, and a weS edurated ird competent doss cf men now occupy the botch. The Par hat likewise been improved by retiring pleaders to qualify themselves by pitting -pecml As n token of recognition of the improved eficcncy of the Coefcin J ndlcal Service, tie (lovernmcn cf laiii li^ auelitrocd the eiecutvxi of the decree. *J«l 8a- the duty at the Siflar ports being equalised with those obtaining in the Brits* Indian porta. The roidstrod at Nairobi, 6ve mile* north cf Cochin, hiving hern found to afford safe anchorage to vessels during the aoath- west monsoon whets the western const general y a laaMenilxe to chipping, a poet was opened there it, |86 j, nml experience ha. proved It to be Savoemtte to corararrm m th« worst periods of the yeu, It mmlilw AUeppey in bring protected by a mod hank, whuh ensures comparatively tmocfh water within (he protected area daring the height of (hr moiswon. It may be mcnlfoned that within the mccory of man C«hin has hod no experience cf draught, famine, or (food. -those ftuiifol causes of greot calamity in abet pans of HtbfatfM. The dimnte h moist, bat brallhy ; the conditions of existence are primitive, hot agreeable ; the food supplies aie large, and rriitlvdy cheap ; ar.d the Governmoot i. pacertal and sympathetic. These attrattitms acconnl for the arrival every yeu of aboal 8,C*>0 immigrints from lee firoured Iccalrties : nnd they hav* Kid much to do with the merrare of life yetra, ar (he rate of rS6 per annum, of the totol population of Ihe State Tbn rate of increnw has no parallel in Europe, and It promises to double the mimbrr of the Rajah's subjects in thirty-nine yean. The tendency of the population to coiltc in town*, and the steady mciease in town* of the proportion of tiled to thatched bosses, have been very Barked of late years THE ANNALS OF MADRAS DURING QUEEN VICTORIA’S REIGN. iSj- — Prcchnuiton hy the Woitai Government ot 251V Aupuil, dial ike frfiCTM Akxudriaa Vlctorli bid "become nit lawful and rahtfol Urge Lady Quern -! ili>- United Kingdom of Gres: Britain tad lrriunl, ti*l cl the British Tcrritor-ei In the K1.1 UAn *— Esostiaso- cent of ihc Outer of British India for N stive officer*— Bn: M archly at M.dr-,1 -holiili-l. - Sul on 1 Home Madras tsut&,W— Sir Robert Comvn b'cire Chief luruie.— Dr. Sreorer ireulf'il IIKvp of Martas, r-ui Chief, arrived Augw ti iSlJ.-Pnxteiwrii's Central College established nodtr tn cede, of the Snjiretne Coon.— 'I tie Mtioiois of Tweeddale K T., sirired 24th Septembee, nr.i usatrod the Wot oSces of Gtnrraot and Cotssiaodtr ra-Chiri— The Hmfrit/m, the first P. A 0 . Company'* sttsimet wen in Madras. arrtvol-The first Madras Eeg'reers raised to the rank of a Fnrilier eorm.— Sir R. Ccmjrn, Chief Jratre, rtsiped, and succeeded by Sir Friward G.n*«r.- SiBlf mulCy in the Doton ; a compiry cf the iJnd Regiment refuim* their iay— Rills granted to thr ftnallra of the men Icel in the GtlnrJtt .— Great file in lllatk Town. —Storm «t Madras in Notemhra. •S| J— An ti-t&ri* in&niatlon filed in Englind Og.i-K Mr. ArthiMd Huiifai, Into Resident 01 Tnnjore. for receiving fintci He -n* cem- viticl in 184]— llurrictae on tl< Madia, Cow in May ; M«raJ «cmls fcat. Thr nm Rink often s, July I— Bridge eievted icion il*Ti»- be«|..eny hy SeJxt«oum MooddlLnr, u a co« of Ft. 50,0x1— Men^risls mummed to lotdcnfnr iheemNoymoi! ofafisserain lid». -1110 Lyincin-Hceralil. Malms, eslnldltbrd — Mi. Conolly, Collector a Mnlsbu, .010- irenced the Teak riutotions ot NcllunW.— Ndtherry Hills retransferred from the Malnliar to tl» Ccemtntcrc Dblrio. during Qvua Victoria's Rcipu 329 Tiz Annals tf Madras kataramlah. and Eterajalco, on Ui ncd Mi* skmaxies by the Madras mfthyt or y of Us Fttt Cbnrch of Scntkmd, Nor. 26.— Wesleyan Central liKtitutfcn established at Roynpettab, Mains. y.vim Medical ColVge ooaftitat*U College.— Deinchnunt nf British troops qiai (Mfd at Xlala^oorara. Malabar, to overawe Mo 4 iaiu.— Xloocah outrages at Ccttittoor. tS;2. — Midrib Edit Indian Emigrate Society formed, Jan. L — Brc»x»?^ ox: of the Burmese War ; cmt*ukat>on of the Midros Br-gade, in March.— Foundntko stone of tb* We-leyin Mis* f k* Chapes Royarwttah. laid by Mi. FL FUylt ff, May l. — Admiral $t. Mko, Gowrw ol Food^herty, arrived. fc! Madras.— Trinity Chcrch it Bimjnlorc opened for Dnine Service, Jnly as —The ttnl Miadr* oral the Sapper* aud Mlncra carried at Madras fee ktn^xc.. Sep:. 7.— Great thunderstorm at Madras, Oct 17 — Dinr*r giv*t> *» thr East Indian /mferapta hv Sir W. Puisne Indian *mm»U \» Sir W. Button. Puisne Judge. Nov. 4. Filty-fcmr East Indian emi grams emhukei at Midnw for New South Wales. H*c ia-Cx!l»nt drScnce of Fc ga by xtajor Hill, ist F mailers, against the atuck cf the Bn'Bev:, Dec 5—14- — FcjT^ annexed, Dec. 20.— Contention of On* Church in 1'adra., Dec. 22.— Mophlt Oitngf* at Malta* nore, near Tdlicherry. l85.S— Dfxtnjction of the ship Gwrm ffif 85.x — Destruction of the ship Cnv/w Hi? gm$m by fir* in the Madras Rc*d., Jan. 2 1 — Defeat of x«ox> Burmese by Cajcain Resax near Limeni. Jan. 50. — Rangoon and Basscin ieebreri fror jirta. Feb. I. —Wei lie# on Toxi- mordxl Meeting In the Kteooettnp Hall at * aimed at and a Field Madras. Feb. 15.— Brigadier Arcot fro* Hydnabtd. to comnand a Field Form la^aiUed in referent to an apprehended Insurrection. He captaicd 112 Kohillai at Fodoni. Fch 27 — Native meeting in honwr nf Mr. Georg* N.*!c* in PauVippah* Halt, and Fixeucll Ball to Mr. and Mrs. Noctcn in the Bu*yretir$ Hall, March 5 and 7.— Dinner to Mr. Norton xi the Club, Marrh 11 —Opening of tl>» Exhibition it Madm. MaxcA ic— Disut/cui calc M great lost of life ia the Madras Reads, tl>» Exhibition it Madm. MaxcA 1*— Dimt/cui S tic ltpS great lost of life ia the Madras Rcudi, arch 27 —Railway commerced nt Madra*. J«rx ^ — Orrduwaic ofxhc Gudan^y ciiseti much direst, and a sisfcrraco for several days of crmaunimtjrm between that part af the country asd Xfailnrt, A Fin: anni* erioiy cf t)»e Xfadrai Hindu “i* it — Defcctfixg So:it2. 27. — Ort- inony at Koya^oo.*^ cf peeentir^ reward to the boauaen f^i tJieu sers-kes in cbe Itte storm. Ncrr. 16. —Sir Richard A rvvrenc lr« Xf»<]n* Do:. 22.— Drought ia the Crdixf l>*ir*u.— Central School ef the London Mission ofxnetl nt Slick Town, Mndras.-XIc^iah Outrage Act .54— £>ctrx TekgraTh «*»t«klcd hrt# Madras and P.Hmut»aJ!«, Jog. 21-Fatal ••iiidrnic xaong the Bo^ghcTs in the NeiL gacmcu. Jaa.— New Church at Cuonnnr 00 a- secrited by Birhop Dtnhry, Mwah S.-Srr Henry Puttingtr rtsiprml Aped 24— Mr. Dinfcl FI licet bttcmes Provincial Govenwe.— Lord Hurls assumed crf 5 yrami of torcare.—Petinon cf the aOeced emtx’.-.yramr of tore arc.— Petiiton cf the Ex* India m to Looi Harris, Jnlv 16.- F'romier deties bxtweco the Ni»m s and British Cmitorie* aWixF^d, Aug. 8.— Arrival of the KiU 74 d*y« from tix Lixud. Sexc. 8. — (Jtnetal Amen assumed conLXjnd of the Metros Army, Sep.. IntrrKlariwn of oniforro chmp jx> 4 t xgr — Suh*tiU!lon of tl»e Bengal for the Madias Import Tariff: Oct. l.~ Serloaa Hex r>xs ia Madras. Not. 9 *** 10 — FaaiaeinBellanr.— Meetiag in Pauhorax^ H Hall to fervard the viewed the Palxtouc i uod, Dec. 15.— Gotcitcneut Cirrent RecoMs thrown oyto to the poblie.— Cwpitch rocmed from £** India Com|rany. urgiin; the extensor «>f « duration in Indrt. P amotion of the Edaca- lion Department, Madras. — PatchtsippaVs Branch School op»^d at Chldamturaa. — Tea Serd importe.l into Madras flora Chim« forexper^bentaloilttvationcci the Ncilghen'r*. 1855.— Discovery of the CKltTJ^reha tree by Coteiel F. Colton In lie Wvnrrtd. Jia. 15.— Mndra* Exhibition openod t>>- Ixod f{arti«, Feh. 3a— Unco^naotod Civil E r^incer* ftp- pointed Feh. 21.— Mr. A. J. Arbuthnot ap- pointed fust Director of F>ibk< inilnKt»m f Xfxich IX-— Mc^lihs in Marabir i iul» * Hall, toodopta p«it»c»r to iFw Horse of Commons, April j — Swinging Lst.val At NeBftW abolished. — Moffehi in MaTftbir lrarre«i.— Flnt fc»v motive cf tie Madras ReUwny larded, Jirc 14. — Madras Medkal CoUege recccnisoi \f the Royal College of Suireons. Ang. 9.— Xlahoined (ihoise. Ncwab cf the CnrmtiCL dird wisUxit isste. , wit fccut belli, oral his Sate lapsed to the Tsai India CccBM&y.— The Madras Uni- remcdcJlfd.— Tri* Rev. Mr. Andersen of the y C. of S. Mivfen School, a datimohed triMtKnid, died -Mr. Conrily, CoBoxor u| Mngfen te, murdered in tV of h* ho«« ai Calicut by MopUh finttic*. 1 i Harm laid the feiodatioft none of “HiniiScho>*'«loDgxt^:«. tk« Church Ml.«o, 7 Sclav a I.-D,nr*r pea to twinra. 1 Anson the Mvdras C>ih. on h*n rfeyurtuie to atvcvie the chief cumtrond in India, Jan. J— Visit cl Ixnd Conurg. Governor GensriJ. to Madras. Feb. it- Opening of the Nmial Sch&dln Madras. March 6.— Agnru.tu- nJ Exfcikotion opeaeil at Madura. AprjS.-DU- tartoiui in Kiir«dy.~Prgu Medals prwercid to Madras Fusilier* by Luff Hank April «— New. race m d in Madras c/ the obolktott of the CanutkMi*»d. iadofchep$n:D. y.-Selecrion cf the Lai Bock at BarvaJora a HortialtaTal Garden. Talr.— Toniore Fort ccop*d by the Kx 4 India Ccmpony, Oct. J&— E^.e« Uncosvn anted Depity Ccl- kccces appointed, Nov. f j — Dispxit between the people of Tmvancora and Cochin r^twciing the ewgcriy of an idol. Nov.- -Crest! Gale or Madras. Nov. IQ — Creation of the Madras Fomt ConscraiiiKv X>e£&rtixjeiij. Dec. I. — ' Capeare cf the iStcedy rebel chief Dundi Shrenah, Due. *5. I&y.— Railway Iron Arcot to VrfVxt corned, Kay 7.— Madras Exhibition timed. May 16.— Coon cf IXmrtora sanctioned meriem cf ire© screw pile Pxr at Madras, Jut*: u.— Onto Isssed {cocsccuea on the ootbreak cf the mutray cf the Bengal Native Anny} vest rain *« the ctpmsion of opiaisa by the Press of 2nd*, Tuiy 2.— Voltntecr Corpc Act passed. Jnlv «>.— FonsotKo of a Volunteer Rifle Cora* in Madras »»Mlic«»d, July 20.— Muti acu* oindoct of 8th Madras Light Cavalry. Aug. 18 —The rtfloeM disbanded, Dec *— Umissiiy of Madras iworyoraied, Sept. 5.— Fourteen inches of rain fdl in Mfelra* on ccc day, Get 25. — Riair; in the Dhtrwar Dtaritf jwaed by the Tthiildar of HurpinhoUj ha Bellary.— Imargcnta inarched ty«n Ramaxdroag;. west orejtakeo by British traoca at Ccppoi. and dispersed. tSsS.-CajOit Bid*, blaster Attendant si I Madras, died, F«b. 2^— Flrrt e^tinlnttion for tie d^rte of B.A. hold hv Madras Uahasiiy, Fob. Great gale it Madras, May Cedars presented to the Madras Infantry Volunteer Guards by Lidy RawJ.naso.May ia— The Rajah of Sbxajore. who >ud been tenter*: ed to tram- portauco for life, ihot Hmwlf with a molvtr rn the read wa Secundeiabid to Chinglopvt, May :|.— Railway from Velloce to G-jdcyatum opened May ik— 8iu'> wu drank wUh blane, Oct. xz. -Public Woth* and Revenue Sadia Company to the Crown.— Sraxe Rail at Madras to coouDenKirote the ossueicakA of the Omnuttst of India by trie Qwa. with re- yxangs 01 the Isini>L Nov. Grain riot and plundering at CocwUcomm. Nov i6.~Cco seerackin of Sl Ihula Chuck, Vtpevy, Nov. jR — Coptain Hare, Comxrnndirit «h Regime^ Infantry Hyikrabad Contingent, shot by a Sepoy, Dec. i.-Kiota 1: Tinneaxlly in coow- oience d it* reststxnce offered by a mob to the body of a native ChrUt’ran pmirtg a \xc the tfreec ; suppe eased with the loss of ten live*, D#c if atd n .— Tht Lawrence Anfam founded at Oota^uund.— KurtnoE, hiil»rai<» administered by 1 Comcnis^'xer. coxAituted a irpirate Cnilivtflrate, with the addition of cer- tain tract* from Cudiatah ts»i bellary.- A Phntttica cf Australian Trees o^nerx-ed nwr Wrilirrtoo. NriVheiricH. iSjo.— MctammedaL and Hindu penlkmea of Slr/dras rave a farewell eswertiinrent to 5 er Moiras gave a farewell wertainrent to Sir Chilaz^hL-r Ravjliscm, Keb. 9.— Sir Hemy Dandson, new Chief Jusw. arrived — Reteznco Madras f*utn nctrit tervioe in Bengal of thu ia Madras Katilien ; public hobdoyg^ren in tlieir hox»a?, Feb. aa.— Tcrty Uwvenanted Deputy CeUedoca appointed for various district, u. Madran Muck 25.— Sir Chnrle* Tre.elyia arrived as Governor, March A— Hh Miswte on the mludicA if cfBcUl conespcnderKC palikled Apnl J. — Hi* Mirmte cn the In?m question irard May i^.— QW.onc* of a General Day of Thaffcktffvfag for the rc^toratson of ceicc in Indio. July 28.— lira* *crtw pile cf the Madraa Firr twned by Sir Choate* Trevelyan, Sept. 17.— Sir Charles Travel 711 comoruiicated to the Prwa peopmnli foe a Mvskipality, Vxc, 26.— Dcpitch itcrivcd The Annals cj Madras fio» the Secretary U SeM reaffirming the eiucuxcdl pcJxy eipxindni in the L. I. Ca's Despatch of I S54. —The bairdories U the EKstrktsof Gunur, Ri£ihraun:lry, ind Miiuli potam read ustoJ. and :onw ted into the present Districts of fustna and Godaveiy. itto.— The Governor ctf Maine visited Pondi- cherry. Jan. 9.— Conpktion of the railway todge onr the Palu v. Kctlcaixingly, wt-kn delayH the opening of the line beyozd Gniit* turn, Jan. tJ.—Ein Spake at Salem. Jan. 1;. — Opening of the railway line* to Amboar, Jan. 16. -Mr WiUon announced an Io:on>? tav, Aug. !.— Sir Henry Waal Uaraietml from the GoftraorsVip of Ccyloa to that of Math*. ; he &ni 7 td July 5, and d>?d of cholera on Acg. 2. ~ Mr. Mcocieid bgoiu le carat Provisional Governor, A«j. 2 ; public meeting heid 22 Madras to petition the Oocei to conirm him is Governor. Aug. it — Native Testimonial pre- setted to the 1st Madrtt Fusiliers, Aug. 4.— The Infantry Volunteer G cords converted ado Licur** Ux, and Texaco? tat, in the Vicm^al IxgUUtivc Cmmctf. KtK 18.— Addres* pm- >cn:c*l to Mr. J. B. Ncrtc* by the Native Aw* ci*: ion. if 1 Paichiuf.ynh'* Hall, >Vb. 1 K —Minify 1 troif* embarked for China, Feb. 28.— Pahlic cycling in Black To wn to ccuwder the qoc4tu** ed san/.ax* retort 1, Fch. 2S.— Raitbqaakc at Chondia^*ny, Much u .— $a Charles Tic* velyan published his liaise c^icslng Mr. Wasco's scheme cd uxitiaa, March 31, Death of the Right Rer. M. F. Lcbo, Episcopal Governor of the Bishopric of Myfapore, April 1 1.— Native meeting convened by the Sheriff at PStcheappah’f Hall. Car the pt r?xn of etodng a petition to Parliament on the wVjeet ol the Ra^h **J Ranee. of Tanjore. April I a— Sw pjn.k« for two y**t* of Mr. Charles Rewde, Ag»< to the Go»cr» at Vi/ngajnUm, April 26.— Pohllc mcette oamri t 7 the Sheriff; at PiteheapMh's Hall to take into cMtfataaifc* * enures ot sanitary reform, April 26.— Tfdta and Khiiiuts conferred by Sir C. Tirol van on two Nome Officials, Meson. M. KingadMrln and V. Virvna, April 27.— Sword belt from and V. Vim Her Majesty presented to the Maharajah of Transom, May a — A loot ion rf the Garrison Er^eenhip* May 4.— Native ptfitioo adopted 'In Mirim ■*»**« the or* taaos, May 16.— Railway from GuriMtum to Amtur opened Jaa 16 ; fra A in bar to Vtajysafcidl, KeU 1 ; s *4 fn.01 Vanlvamtodl to Tlfipatur. Miy 23. the rtca 1 of Sir Charles Trevelyna h&owa in Madras, Jue 3 . llis Minute on the Report of the Com* missionen eti the systems of J i>:liccture to the Madras Prewdency pohlishH June 16.— Fire, well addressee presented to him, Jrae 2J — He left Madras for brglnnd. Jine 24— Mr. W, Moethead Provisionsl Cov^rnitr, June 8 to JtJy 5.— Pbrtraite of Her Maj^ty presented to the Zeinl wfarof Shevigungn and 10 a FoU&ir m the Iriiitlnopoly by the Collector of XSaJfis, m tf*e name of Govetnmorx, July 10. -Pwsen’.a’.ion cd two eises of «i»ci piite to the xst Regiment U Madras Fusiliers by the tnhi b tr ir es ot M Liras, in recornitico of the gnl- ty presented co th , May 2— Abxrtioi its May 4. Native inhibcunts ot MlIios. in recognition of the gal- lantry cf the regimen: dchng the Mutiny cam* paign, J aly 1 8 .— income :is cime into coeratka. eelmuingly, wtkh The Ir.untrr Volunteer G cards converted aito irx beyozd GaSit- n Light In fen try Rcgiaen:, AcgusL— Passir^ at Salem, Jaa iy. of tSe 1 Bill fee abolishing Vxnl Etaopetn Army * oot, Jtn. in I*rtii. Aug. t6.— Cinch^ia intredroed into •me lav, Soathem Indii b j Mr. Cements Markhun, /icmgal Avgust ; calti«nt>:o commenced cn tbe Neil* w pnj- g berry Hills, Oct. in— Rifle Club formed in ve Aw- Midra\ Sept T^e Anns' Act a^i the -Xt:»ilf*H Sr. amp Ad enme into cosrabon, Oct. 1.— Onfer — Pahlic imtd disbanding the $th, 6th. and yth Regi* qoc4tic4s m»nt< of Light Cavalry, reducing the i&akc at atrts^lh of Infantry Regiments, Oct. JO.— Irs Tre* Canai* divided Into two Distrirts, Ncdh ird log Mr. iketh Canara, the fnrver kriru tramferred to Death the Bombay Prt*idcv:y, (XtoUr.— ' The town Episcopal or Midm transfer,*! for ailrr ini.tmisx psirtx^. re, April to the Chh^kout DUtrfct. October.— Sir Htnry Sherin a: Dirids:o. Chfcf Juatice of Madras, dlrd, Nov. i^jdng 3.— Pepper mcmop^T afcdtsbol hy the Travan- of the cere Oovemo-it. Nov. ay.- Btadraehdlam 2— S«w* and Rekapilly tahshs coded hvthe Nitons, and t Rwdo, attached to th: GodaveiY Distr^t. Nonraber. m, April 1861 —Sir Chads Trepan's defesKe pitohod. I »«rifr, Jan. 17.— Tluf inhabitants of the Mrkras Pre- idsrrais^ Utency hrtd a public mminr, ond submitted fcderfv hrCd a public meeeing. ond submitted a pti/.lon to Foramea: prayng for refcam in the m>ic at admin«Urh« the Goveraincir. of India. Jan. 19.— Famine s Tntvsmcccr, Jan. 26.— Railway from Tincotur ro uisenol. Feb. t.-Memurul Had, Madras, eommencft!. FcK 16.— The Bishop of Malms tssoed a cir* culu :o the clergy of the diocese inviting sub* script km for the tciief cf suferers from dreught in the N W. Provinces avd Tmvino:ee, Feb. lA— Sit WHIM Dunnca freo Ta-mmin arnsol is GowrrKir, Feb. | 3 . -Public mWClflfi held in Madras fee firt^.e r.U ef in X. XV. Pro- vince* ard Tiavaeca:e, the Monoambtr W. Morebeid in the chair, Feb. 18, -Roma Vui- mih, first Prince ofTravancore.opeiedaFand. with a s3tb*cripticn of Rs. :.o». for ccescniing n goldrn throne to Queen Vicccm, heb. 23.— Diyorturv of Sir Patrick Gr«<, Owindcr- in-Chkf, FcK J 7 -— Railway frun Aritocam to Nigaii. Bill into ihe Hone of Corgmotn foe refoniUrallrg the Cornells a India ; he alto tnliodoctd • Bill fee nrnilgaiMtirg Ike Sucrow and Soddei Ccurl>; and another lo&rarod the liw relating !adrxt in the f\tbU Wik4c« J n . 10.— Nev L^aJkihrc Council mmlilnl foe the fir* lirae, Jan 21— Kumrcc-ieen Khan, ant of ihe MjtOrt Priscef. sea:e»:«d to t-v^en ytun’ iraifrjoriaiwi foe forgeir. Jin. Jj. — Tbe Aiwenit* mcc. 11 taingnnhai frc doiroytni* leveml yilla^ef, Feb. i.«- Address cf ct&dolrcc* to ih« on the detih of the PriOa-e Cooiort a;lopfod, Feh. 4 .— Uh licenie tax obandoned, and th* money coilectn) ordered to be relxmoi. sK dental ion from the M&dnu Trader Awoci*- tion held An Intervew with Sir W. Dent** \n claim reptese^uion x the new Council, btc their re^jaest wu not entertained, Fet>. 21.— North Carw* TOwSerred frota Modras to Bom* ltiy ; Sailor and Snbfcrlpor* tnmfmcd frc>e S?uh* We* line cf tie Madras Railway compiled by tile opening of the line lo BryjKtr. May 12.— Minute published by the Gmcnmumt of India abolhhlng i Unxrvcnanted branches of the Serrlcc, May 27.- Tie right of adupiicn cncifexei 'ipcc tbe Chief* of Travarcore, Ccxbic. Fccdoo:ottah, and Sun door, Jar* it —Mr. Brocks, the Goverrcen PrWate S:«ttary f waylaid and robtod near Ccumbatore, Jwly «.— 334 Tir Annals oj Madras The Madras Nans'* Awociiticn pCUd Radiomen: reverting the alleged vttinkn of Indian treaties’ A gener ll onler published it Calcutta actb:niinr t grecc reduction is th* ladan Navy E strtdB&saX, July i^-Tre Mid ns Chamber of Commerce hew t meeting in lid of :b* dslftned Lanasihirc operatives K .— Afatition of the Supreme and Sutter *»>- opocrfrfc of the High C mm of M»St*s Azguit ife-Th« >'4641 India Ccm- amf.il/ of Midffti heii a public raerthg la Patchcippah’j Hall to petitu*i Pariament gainst their delusion from the highc brazihcs of the Indian Meriicil Service. August 2l— The Trcrchan g axes cf GovermicT.: House erected. A meeting cf the Pcrtupese Cttholi:* of M*4ras hell in BUct Tows in wppott cf the Pop«*» Coocwdal. Sep*. 3 X— Imrignnticet of Ifct Nonml School. ScfO. afi. — Madrat (’Juairr of Comrtartff prvxnuod an oddr&* to Mr. Ining, the Faunas Ui&^cer, ca hla ictiiexrent. OeL t.—PihSc mcetila -a the Barrqoetirg Hill in hoocar cd blr. Marc- he*!, Ocx. i — The Rajih cd Tr&uiooce contributed Bi. yooo u t donatfon to the Laneaduev Rtli-f Fnrri. Otf 6.— A l at Madras iooeT» shows tlus popilntion of Midrib to t# 450.0:*^. Much 14.— Meectnf heVJ it ;t»e Binquccing Hill to ttomtulite the Qtseea os ihe mm!;. *.* of the !v. 10c cf Wales, April 1-Dupky of fet- weeks cc the Island a hccoor of the mcjiiage of che Prince of Wild April 16.— Dr. Gell. Bishop nf Xladras, held hr. fir* nrilAtKO and dekreroi c dterge to the clergy, April *J-~* Public Weeks Derartmeat. Madras. itwramsocL AHoliBoa cd thelndiic N*»y. May I.— A ^te given at the expeew! of Governmeil is hangar of tbf rsr.rrrige or the Prince cd Wilts to the children of Pniesinni and Roimn Catholic Poor Schell, May I4.-TU ResKeatint of the piivate pro peaty cd it* Tauy.ac Ratal Fwiily txmpict sd. May i&-The baryte Maktmd N?utf4A«/ wrecked rear : Pier, May 19. — ScTml new* Arroslrnr^ m {(10 pain- decl arrived in Madras fu the pcotrction of the Fort.— A Bill for the redaction of the ino>mc- III hr « glit forward by Sir C. Trewlyin, Miy 23 — Arddiiihtp Sihsh, t be Ccermivir/ ap- pclnted by (he Poc* to giw effect to the P.irtu- £oac CcAcnrdu (bed ax O^ttimuDd. June 6 . —The Madras Eoccuiot Act pissed, Jtic a— Sir W\ r^enisoa pcopo»i the lUnionneni cd the Grind Jurr system. July u.— The case of Prince Atm Jah. chimant of the Nawahship of thu Csmatic. » 4 pin bco ig ht Wore Pirf^- meat by SuFii^ny X ef ly, A 4. —The Secretary of &ue ruled that In future •shUnd zwamries shoail be supfikd by Cover rut< ot at u:e! price, Aug : 5 --fi«ie,al Sir J. L CiMwdi, Mmlm, Frcusoen, t>ec«: f Arg. 24. —A eftock ctf earthquake felt ax Thnccmake, Sep!. 4.— 1heVcr>* Kev.Lord How ard arrived at XlodrosSrtt. 5 .— A grand enter Uiinmrnt jrirtc to Mr. H. K. Cfcwtfc, traffic ni 3 Mg»rcf!>» Madras Railway, Se^e. 8 .- 1 T< aWp aWw I Wt Alfred wrecked eft CaUngiyoUm, Qcl r. - An Occi- dent on the Riduay U^wecn Avjr.ial) a^l Ecode, CX:l 6 .— The comtrxtlon ofn Picraaa&a the Bnpoie Hutoor xtwtwced by tfae Secre- earyof Mate, Or!. 1 — Aierrre pic at Madras: the ihip /Wvfwi and eight Uh***# wrecked. Out. 1^— Ihe o*iei rvrtioooUiC" r«dvj»lhe CocmOr Ghiul u actioned, Od. 2>— A Krlnn? muirain proialrar jimiri^vx the cuttle in Kc<- nool, dcsxrcying the* In large numbers Oct. 29.— Two ysskIs driven ashore on tie caait of during Qtt«n VuiwUi Cocte, thirteen live* M, Oct.pX— Tb? Pintos of Bombay inscribed SU &»/*» to alleviate che distress among the M*fm* native weavers. Nor. y.— Shurfcol-CMmrah PaliadnTaproir/.&i 0 member of the MdiM Ler*Utnv Council, Nov. t8. Tlie Metrc^xiliLu*. A Icrfn delivers* h'w first risiutiuo duirtc U St Grume's Cathe- dral. — The Earf of Elgin. V >:*r»y xxA Govnt/x- Ceneni! of India, died* m Durm«ri in the O.iw*'! «>y xttsG V alley, Nov. ax -The Honwinble Sir K Nnpicr, K.C.R appointed to*c< as Gover- nor-GeseriL pending t >e arrival of Sir \V. j Denr/rr. Nor. 23. — Ice Company tfurrni in BnngaXc**. Nov. 25. — Si r W. Dtrosoi <111- tnrVed for Calcutta to asvjrae the oftev cf Governor-General of India pro Un : the Hcmcwv able Mr. Miltby apposed Actir* Govern* cf Modras Not 77.— Sir W. Denison acted at Gov»m:r*‘»trerol ktr seven week s, fro a Dec. a,— TbeTranque>cir Fort ordered to be itxed to t>* Kroad* Dee. 8.— The murderer of the btc Mr. HorsVy of Uie Madias Cavil Service c*|Xcr*d, Dec 31. Govrenment A\cob* Dbtiilcrv aholuhfil. Jan. r.— Thirty -erv coarcs 00 thar «r*j fron hulcm to Muir*. to be tiaaspcstcd, rote apoi lU Polio; gvxrd; *tn were shot dew!, eight wtre terifusly w^jmlM.oine were retake n, ind the rest escapod, Jan i—A ihock cf writ- c^ake fdt oiTrurhioop^y, J*n. 5.— A diode of eastbqoike felt at SiLem, Jin. 7.— Sir John Lawrer.ce.thenwlyappotntftl (hwn nnr.G'iurral of Ivydit nmed off Madras. hot did ixx lied, Irn 8. -Sir W. Denison returned to Madras iron Calcutta, and resumed the oificc of Governor of Madra.% Jan. lS.— Death of the Rev. J. Pcweieiyxoi the first native cf S* India nd* Dcra>«c.iy try, the first native cf 5 * India ad- mired to Holy Orders b the English Church, Ian. 30. — A piWx Mdu of inhabitants cf ilad/to. Sir W. Drm*un in the choir, adopted an Addresi of oaigiaiuUtoo to the Qotem on the birth of a sco to the PHncwnf Wabs March I.— Tbe title cf ‘•Maharajah" ennfmed m a fwr- scc-al distinction on (he Ra/di of Vimwmi. March it. Fust meet cf the Hockey Club> March 2$. -The Didcrs Hmncitariod, March 24. — Ab&iion of tlic I.ceiiMu. and reilunhin of the Jncon£-f jx uclCtstoss tariff, April 1.— Fcemxtinn of the Sanitary Commiisxrc with Mr. R. S. Ell 2*C. S . w President, 1 cA Dt. Mont- gomery is Secret tr/, April 7.— The Hcrfbfe G. Ditchmcniriu Chrtty tcok ha sett iso member ofthc legislative Cccscil, April? — TbeMt/lnis PtuDsrmonk Soerely started, April 9— D«- tAnimfM «f the 1 8th, 4**! 4 $rd, ond a* Repmcnti cf Madras Native Infantry, April zx — Introduction of Kr»b in flic Pycvrr. arrf cHthem>s May 4 —SinfT Corj* nd(* puMiahid. May 35. — A imifosm aiojulard of wc^btt and mrosoivs inl^«s ond «ausrilo- O^xning of fr* Mirim Hignticn and Carol Company s Mam C*o:tl at KunvpoJ, At«. 17-— The Ranee kutkoma Nmcl.iar ».«nnod pwas- wxi of the Estate tad Pal ux cf her father the IsEctrar ZetnpiAt of Shlvagu-«a, ? )« In Cdcrtia, grent l‘A*of life, and cafcunllir* among the Oei. nx—F urn! opened in Mwdraa for the relief of the stfere», Oct. 15.— The Frenis ship Pitre Ann* 5 trji/kd on the beich at Mad rail Oc;. IS.— \m at MuoUmUm cf •boat >*.n& Diwiric?, tad inuniktlcn^ in Ccsddiloec; Not. i6.—Doaucuv'e cjMlone at Madras J$th Nov. ; ore ship went to sea xzA was iy^ heard cf egoir* : six were abandoned at tee; four were lisvnstoL — Avricnltiinil Exhi- Ktion at Opmuvt, Nov. jq.— “Editoes' Room - epeifd in (he Covemnimt Oft:e, Dec. 1. i.V>5 — Tiw Ac* came Into operation J an. 1. — Transfer of tie Hoomui Feral frum Mad m toM>*ora, Jan. i.- l hc Mrmriii Hall cceap’xt^i and c«r«r»plimentarT dfcucr to Ccdoael tj Shrtiff of Micro'. rc the Madras —Sir W. Denrtl't letter on Noth* Agricul- ture pufcfaM, Aprtl r.— RailWAT trom Aiko- rur to Cwjcvtraai «xned. May S.— The Warrant Grade iratitutoi. May tS. Total sub- •criptiom r.4 the Misulipium Relict Find, Ri. 3,60.00a, May 20.— Gmindu Nnick’s Fri- nary School formally opened by Sir CcJky Scothnd, Mie 22. -Sir iitt'Lcrd Le Mirchin!. Ccrar;.nd«-in Chief. UTivei May 2j~T«Jti iti. nial warned to Sir Hope ani Lady Grant, May 2&— Oimjdimentarr dfcacr to Cokflel Impel!, Shrtlff of Micro'. ae the M.v*ras Club, in cdehratinn of the fiftieth anni- of the victory at Witerlocv June —Shock of eartha Aike felt at CormhiUcr, Ira if.— The ctlrer* of Madras taen>»nn1is. Phillip* as Treiidcrt, arxl Mr. C. A. Li^son is Secretary. Sepi. I — RaKtviy fn>m Reddipifce to Coddiroh o«wl Sept. f.-Mcrder of CapL Gwlnrt* <0 l«*ni the JUrrUl In the Madras Rends. S«|*. 3.— Kent Recoin Act poacil, SepL l*— Towns Imfwverocm Act posaed. Oct 14 — Oder foe the rc mgutution of tie Xtdrm Army jemmdeited. Oct 24. -City of Mvin* Mimlfifclity Act cum? into operation. Nov. 1.— Permission given by the Msdraa Govra mnea! to Mr. Stereo 10 search for $:M m vinous juit* cf the Preside sxr, Nor. IS — MniLcAl Commis»:n appointed. Nov. it — Srrfoi* drought in Madras, Coddi jah, BelUry. !A»d Kurncoi. November.-— A rising of t>« Khrol* in Ganjam took pfnee uni wx»n suppressed, ta November.— JUifwiy line c*mrd to C jddfliuh, Dec. 6. UA.— Mutiny Act wme imo force in Ir^H, Jan. 1.— Death cf Mr. fy.eele, RrtJ Judge of the Small Cause Coon, Jan 21.— Porcweil lull *n honour of L*dy Drniwn, Jan. >x— D^aih- antes ami ins i>- Khrob. in Gin- tn *xpp r,«.i, I January.— PaMic raoiitg si M.drit :o pmiol unirat the cn'pQ*il appnaptlailoc o( « pco-.ica of ihf Park by t'c Mid... RniUay Company fur tht nt- C«fil ml Tcminiu. Feb. j. T(< pro- t« »a. Miccufub— Famine In Gamin. Feb- rjary- — AniraloT the Fliu Pilnce ofTmincxe in Mii'ri., Feb. 15.— Tic MopUh Riiflh of Omnnic Ji.tiitJ of iJ toooicry osincixos bilhmo atcoiiled bun by Gcwerenum hi il- o«n?ieily i* three immfeT, March j— An idling jo&enicd 10 llie Ucc. J. B. Norius ] by Ok Hindu, un hU in*uidiiifi OeiuaUiv lo Knmoe, Mirdi 6 A OralUin SdlJirJlip fcumlol by Ibr He®. ShurfOol Oiiranl. Urdu- dir. Mirth IO— Firewrll ilir?*r ji.«n in I— ion of Sir W. DeniKir. by ibe Midri* Hunt, Mirth i&— Mohammedan iddrr-.oo.nutl I* Sle W. 11, niton, Mini* >x-Sir W. DenUon tucetole.1 it CxtriKu ol Miln- by lurd Napier, M 11 1)1 J7,- Ileiorture ut the (oimtr lo Europe, Murh a- D(Krc«in Tae>c«e. Muth- — Stab of lulii PJnilen, Aaniiioi iuruul. April 4.— New Pnaldaey Cdlrve iHiiltlinj. begto, Apia 15 — Indna Cumrunie.' Aet, lb« lntfcin Poa-Olhec Ati, and the Nuiu C0an.1V Manlike DiawdaOtB All tarne 1M0 upouito. May I I lit ti. very cV a new clam I by Mr. I'oi'-ji. Cover (iimil Atliotuuiiu, and riinied by lam "SyWn,'' May jli. -Athict'cn of ibe 11: Ap.d at ibe camn.rntcinenl td the oflcnl year in lolia, lune j— Freteniaioa a a Teai- monial 10 the Right Rev. 1-r. J. FenneSy 1.— Rirdro line from Cudd-pih lo Mu- daoei ti;eunl. Aug. I. — TFe uTn:Hnop^y lo Caro « circned, Dec J— Cotonel Temple, fWenl of lie Madru Maosipal Bianf, Cupola Hope, ai>I ivaMUKiMailier. drownei •a lie river Atlyar by the upieuiig of a hoM. iWr.-^&ood C. A. Daiv>n iroinrcd Prrsi- dcr.t ci the Ma Jrss Municipal Btnrd, J« 6. — Xnisv f/ddrc-4 ptNrtel lo Him Muy C»r- C :cr, Ian. |8L— Opening tf the MoraUsd norail if i9 at ChiOgfrpftC Jnn. fit. — Arrival in Madras cf tbs Ma>nraj*h (X Tr*»»r^rtt, Ian. 29-— The MahunjU Invc-kd by lx«l KipSer. Aiih the G C.SI. Ihc H.:r»:orithC 7 . Pyx^, March ** —Intiudncrion c< a license tax. April 1.— Scttlwfttm cf H.IL Prince Arim frifs *fain : 4M*ooo for the pi)ni**:oc his debts, andaa taeoal alio wee granted of /15.OCO. Her Mreiiy ccnferrea on him <>4 trtle of Trine* of A root. Apra 8.- Fast* c ,n Oris«. April* — r lrcuell c.nrwrgrrco to Mr. J. C.Colc- m*n. by the T iuV* Av*x*knka. April 9 — Mi'lr »5 Petitk* retire the License la*. April ta— Rviectxo by the Madras Bank of the nropr^Ml amalgamatiM of the Presidency kunUp April fo.-D eyer.i.™ of ®he Rklrt Res. Dr. J. FermtUy, Roaon Catholic Bishop of MtthiMO Korr*. May^-llta Rnah of Veo- latiftm tftabUthw* « Relief Ha*** for the rcor of Madras, Jane l.— Lad Napier rijittd rendtehmy, June y.— Volrxc thurKbr*«*m m Rjiinukircog, June ix— The Ttales' Auoui- ;»on pctirixxd sgatatf the sew Municipal Ml, June 18.— Cera*ay of opening tie' Chifta Like, or Napier Caw!, Jrly i.-Mwy frees Kanir to KodumoU op««ol. July L— Mates tnroxial presented to the Goivrorarnl min?! tbe Municipal Att,Jte-Kw Central Station, opoonte the G«*ni H cepiul gate, commenced, Jay 8 -Improved ttrre idoped it the *»£re*ttcn of Mr. Pogscn, July iOw— Mates Manxlpd Bell passed beo Uw./ily i 3 .~PutU naetirg memorialised the Viceroy against tb- Munlcipal Act, J0I7 33.— MiJce GeoKii W. A. McCIm>srty apffc 4 n?rd to jiKcecd Sir Gnspsrd Le Murthtni ta ConrnandeT-in-Ch^f of the Madras Army, July 2£ — Riot* at VePccc, July 2S and ** — Ayjn rtinm' of a Cotmnitte# 10 re- pcet opon the it \*»« .cw . . cf t>* Cast India A»oc-.a:»on, co. — Dwith of Ih 4 Right Rev. Dr. J. ** ' .. 13.— Murder of Mu. Mnc- of the late General MacDorcill ibay Army, at CXcicanicrad, b)' r*r borsekeecer, Feb 4.— IV. XYyllie bofinthoi /x.oco to the dtr of Madras cn behalf of tint 3 ck poor, FcK ix-Ffte ot Trichs «oo 3 y to ccfcfccxte the junction at Erode of the Great Soothtrn of Iidh RiiP#*y with the Sooth. West line of t>* Madras Railway, Feb jS.— L ord Napier lefi XUArm tut TravunoM rad Cocbin, FoIl 20, and retimed to Mndrra March *- £ mide hy Archdeacon Dedtiy to the for funds Jdt a xil of bells fee ihe •rl, Feb. 2S.— Dntms in Cuddopah, Mitch.— Retirement cf Mr. talk* Holloway, March 31. — Dc*n» tax ocoliwod. Awfl J - Re- organisation of 1)* Subordinate .\fixi.fal Depir meet, May i.— Congratulatory addrasa to the Qum. on tl*c #**pc of H.R.H. the Duke cd Fdlabvrgh from the or.tmrc mode on life ot Sj^ioey udoptoi a: a nibbe mectirg in Mates, May 15.— the N rig terry Hills const itwerd a *ep^n:c Distrct, May zi — Lord Napkrbiiihr fcurxlaticc flene cf the Sewite Hoot* Clcjiaak. May ax— The Vt*y Kw. Dr. S. Frrnri!) ap- pointed Rcrran CulWk B.riop of Mailr&s in ftKarsreotohUtaiSn, Jaaci.-Theesublsh- ment at Maxlm> of o Model Female Normal Sch«X>l by the Maharajah cf Vixiarjgran. sanc- txmed \y Governmece, June 4. — Tn r Madras Mint greatly rethced, June 5. —Wreck of the French buoue S*nnt itervard ra the Madia* Roads, cajsh/grc;/. dredge to tbe Madras f ter, Taxed.—' The duress in the *c%rTai «Ji>irkraof the Presidency alln>v;d, in cunH^aeJift cf abiodint rain haring fallen, Jutus — The Vapory Hospital X X Tftf Anxah of Madras ©xivi rtcil into t New Civil Female HtKptto), uul ao mile cct-puUtU treated there fe it rnre. Inly 4 1 Swoui tioois La Orissa. July c.— Mr. ?. W. Breeka. C.S., appointed tb* riret Com»m*ix*r of the Neilgfa-rriei, July 6. — Offio of R evenm Secretary to C.ovfrareent created. Mr. DalyeU ap^mnted the ftret huum. beat, July 7.— Farewell dinner to Mr J. I. Friaxfin. the Superintended of Mnrir*. July 16.— AmaWnalicn of the Vcpery and Rny*- iwttah Police Courts Jnly to — ' T)*t Colur Bratge on the Bailor* branch of the Madras kailwuy v M y — Establishment cf a branch of d* Chwte/ed Mercantile Bank « Cocaruda. Feb 1.— Ofice of Comoilin* Archi- tect to Madras GcwrmTwnt crotod, Feb. 1.— IMV k Work* Commlwon aKotntod, Feh t. —Henry Thoraton sentenced to doith tor the of Captain 1 'ige of tie barnoe L<** t in Madni. Feb t, nt*i executed Feb. II.— Morrwni erected la Trkhinoooly to the memory cf Mr. Rccald McDonnell by the native emmuaky of tbe district, Feb. if — law of the f»nndtfi^ Frederick of Holstein in Madras. Apnl 3 — Hr.mcoic Sxkty foraed ot Oatacatnurd. A|»ril 1$ —The Senate of the Madras University reacdixxl to establish Ux Unlvmity Pn.fc *wi.r- ships, April 24.— Tie Maharajah of Vbiana- gram timed Madras in ApriL —Abtcisamcv. gram visited Madras in April.-- Aboftloomev. of Kumool m a Military Sutk*. May «.- Death cf Mr. C homier, Jodge of Salets, May to -Archer y Club ostabliahol at Ocrisoamnrd, £ .— Foandeelng cf the s.s. CA*iu\ 1, in a in tie Bay of Bengal May 21.— Fhst ay A^ri HonicMnral ExhiCtiion. May 24 — Thr Irdtta Article^ d War rnm* iKo opmtloo, June 1.— The armament U F«ri SI. Gouge roiiced, Jor»e i.— Lie a tenant ur/d Adjutant Brooking of the 35th N I. sbx on Veptiy Parade Grr^ond by a Hav^.ir, who ( t m adn td sa».ldir t June 7— Brigadlir Omni Wiiie, C.R, C.S.L. Military Sccrottry to Gm’eran.eot. created a K.C.B , JuneS. -The British bar^ve Airxwnbr wreritvo wmo mill* tu the south of Madra*. Jaly ^.-Railway Iwe openoi from Todp*Jri to Gooey. Aug. 1.— The d enclitic* of the Clia&Vput Fort sniKtionnl, Aor- A— Gowmmm.! **iiciirvwil lb.- croctko «.f a .crew pile pie: at Calicut. Sep*, t.— Shock U carthqrake Wt at Ncikire, Sept. 10— The Indian Volunlacre* Act arvl the Makvi Jail* 1 Act foxed, ^ 3a— Layir^ of the fooraU- iko stoic of the Trevundrum CoBegev Get. 1. —Madras Equitable Avwaaoe Society’s Act cane into oiwratkrt. Oct. IV— Tlie Maharajih of TcaiaaeoM prohibited the ihoocfcjr of will ckpharus in teniccmes. CMt. as. — Deja^rture of the Right Rev. Dr. S. Fennelfy to Rc^c. Oct. 23.— Dmih cf CoVrorrl J. E. Rohcrtwm. A ijtf air-Grnciol of the Madras Army. N,re. 7.— TTle Rajih of Cochia createtl a K.C.S.L, Nor. 9.- The owning of the Soe* Canal, doith tor Ac vriV. Nov. 21.— Ktpkoion of a &4-j»o«r:dcrc^- spot, Nov. 22. Fun Sc. Qtmty klllrtg a gumr . n the ov. 22. — Soldiers’ Industrial Exhibition nt the Banqueting Hall. Nov. 2*.— Arrival in Madras of Sir Sejmuur FitngrrxVd, G^yrernoc d Romluy, Dae. 3.— Iiepariiire d Uni Najocr fcivl Sir Scjmour FiugcmM :o Colaiiu »o he present there daring the viiic cf the Duke d 27.— Clcaiiv of the Madras —Report of the Midru B present there daring the vxsk cf the Jhikc cf Edinburgh. Dec. 4. i8?a— Abolitim cf tbe Mcontetl Polia, Jan. 1. — The Geotral Stamp Act cad tbe European during Qx//n Victoria' i Reign. Act era into force, lut i.-!«r.— The HMa Willi Act came imooperuion. Sept. 1.— Armal In Madras ct the Right Rrr. Dr. Milraan, Mcliopcditan 4 Inin, Sept. 2.- The Indian troops mmBod with Snider rifles. Sept 14.— Tbe net# Frtoch Republic prodaixtd at Pondi- cherry, Od. 7. Tbc Madras CbxmUr of Cot- roerce nndmook to collect aubacr^eiciifc on behalf of the National Fund for the aid ct the rick and waimfcl ra the Franco- Prusrian War. Oct. ly — CniKcrauca of St. Thomas* Church or Oxocemtod by tbe Metropotitei «*f Indin, CRL 16.— Inundaifon » Coo^iad*, Oct. 2a— n>f Chryiir Rrilge on the North West Lne 4 tho Madras Railway waslieJ away; the Rev. Mr. ai^t Mn. Ssynrxirand others lest, Oct. at. .am, Nov. Mr. 4 i*l Mrs. Seymxsr and others lest, Oct. at. —Violent c>clone a: Viza^apstam, Nov. 6. — Openirtg of tbe St. Tbsme College. Nov. 9.— kislw^y btu from Gooey to Tccngxbi»dia opecod. Htc 12. -The Submarine Cable be tween MuilriH arvi Singanxe completed. Dec- jn. -Return cd Bisbop I'enndly treto Rome, Dec. 31. 1871.— Sufcmrire cmblo txiwcczi Perang txA Msdras opened to tie robH:, Jan. 3.— De^ narturt of Central McCfcveity to Europe on luilcu^h'j Maiox-Gineral Sbnbnck actsai Cran- mtndcr-ii Chief of Msdras for thre. nmntha, from Mirth 2 — Opening of tbc Madras Rail- way to RaiCbur. March 15.— Ruluay from (iuruakal to Vlraair opeoea, Jan. 10; from V'tfQpui to Be ixiy, Much 1 ; osd froen Twn- C tdra to Ra»:hur function with i>*> G LP. March 15.— U44 4 the Reamer Tilty ofl QiiUodv, March 2a— Debar at the Bine . o«- Ing Hull and Prince Azim Jah present by Lord NifSer with tbe J^tttrs Patent ccmferrirg CQ him aod hw rKtroxv the title of Priaca of Aw, AprJ I G. I- P. Railway op«eil to Raichmr, Aprd 15.— Geastal MeCleietty re- signed the commaxd 4 tie Madias Army in acaequeice of illbcilh. and Wa; .-Commeaccovenc of the General Census of India, July 15.— Bur>th^ of a eost-ircc 24 pounder ot S:. Thoma%» Mcunt. killir« one gunner and wounding .Ku- ril others July *6— Trar*f« of the Military Male Orphan IK to the Lau Asylum it Goucinund. Aig.— Mutiny amcog tbe Secoys at rccdicheay, Sept- 1.— Keenan- batica 4 tbs I). P. W. Madras. Sept. 12.— Lord Napser fikd a aiit again** the AthfnawH ami Daily Van foe defoliation, asking the danragea at Ra. 5 , cko, Sep: 29.— Reduction of Devsv^per postage to ^ anna r#:< exceed eg ten The Annals of Madras tolaht weight. 0<2. 1- — V!-. /. 11- None® terigutd i he Ad*cc*>* Gcna~*bip. anil iixcccilo: Vf Mr. ] D. Majoe. Not. i— N ative of fu*w»ll to Mr. Ncetoa. uri a Scholar- «ip bunded in hU bxmir at the Gator** Nov. 7.-K»ft»ixi a: the Cunjowlrr M.mi- Itctoiy, five toei IciTlrd, Nov. il — Aiiivil ol M. Faroe, (he n:oal Governor of M»i™.— General ‘llianhi spring Day thr^huii IbSiLr ihe iaio«ejy of ihe Prince cf Wate. Feb. 2;. A public meet- •hj at Madna adopted on oddrei-. of oxaiaienre (0 Lidy Utso, SUrcb t.— F,i nine in Giojun in Mav. late, July, and Aicad.— Eieente* at Pal Bilir of Shir. AS. the nitdetcr of 21. — The title of Dxtoe ol Divinity ( in- ferred on the Re. H. Bower, of toe S P.G., Inn* 6.— Death of Mr. itreelca, CommiMioner of the NMMenlet Jcne 8.— Mr. CucVerill ntiirolnod Commissioner cf the Neiteherrl**, June 0.-IL M.'a 21a Fusilier, 2nd Battalion and No. 7 Battery. ;th Bri^ide K.A, (laialol al lioierninen: Home to receive the Tcuimonlali aubactiboS Ice by the pablc at the Uauace of the Cumber ol Caavorre, tn rioynltion of gallant aerricee rvmleral duiBg the late cvcbne, Juue 10 —Native pobSc outline ot Madras to mnnomJUr Che Secre :aty of butt ngiia* the Murage Bill roomily passed in the Vioero/f Council, Jam i;.-Extensivef -^yof Gotem- rrnal current? nolo-. June 2.J Major T. Weldon deputed to trace out the culprit*— Ant** of VcDcatBchetlvuiifv, the Mlryod forger, m Tito* > omfe April 1;.— Mr S«*h*ya $**:ii appointed Dema of Trararieorain saecffsion to Sir T. Midava Row, May 1. — Praiiil cyclone swept over Madras; nrarly oil the shipping was drire^ uhoret and wrciucd, aid the pxr wsi ajjain broken, May i— Lcrd Northbmck spumed the «>nir of Viceroy c.r ladia, May 3. I^r Maharajah cf V'uiinagrun apfulntfil ir^mhri of the Vtcwcy’s I^liUxive Couadl, M17 ^ -Greit rto>is at Vri-cie, an J Vae, cf ihxit i.oco lis’es. May 3 — Major the Hoa. R. B:urle a placed Pc «- miaer Ger^raJ of Madris in wcw^on to Ccf. A. C Prar* \Uy 6 - Arrival ec 17. 1S73.— Tiro tr- four per*-.^rt kft Caktfta, o.— Klrc or S^i^a, Mohbtr cum, iw.i ! u« Lai iS^hooK* tcrot do*n ; oti natal loss j Likhs; Jon. 14— K«v. John Tucker, C.M.S.. diod Jan. i6.-Sbocl« «>f earthquake espemoeed at Bimlijwtnm aaii Vun^iittum, I in 24 -— Tha Margin or Stadani and Lxvl Lrwishaiti arriced ot Madras from Cevlin. Jan. r?.— Nc . t Railway Sratlan succcefaJly lighted by SfW* chc Cxi'nof>3er*i t Chief ar> 1 ocher, be; up rre^ent. Jaru 28. — fairwclJ hall to Col cod Raxherfcd by lbs officer* of thu I. V. G., Jan. m. — M anns Water Wotfc* Tow n L V. G., Jnn. >9.— Madiif Water Wocka Town Srhetne opesorl to the iabbc by Coloori Jfenivsn. Jan. J I Marine Kalluay lioe Sir T. Midan Row installed os IVnan f/ lodero. Pub. z —Lord JloUir. lecnroed 10 Madrftafrom Calcutta, FeUy.— l>r. Blicklock dioi at Call lour, Tea 11.— Great UUo f«< livii at Kuinhaconui, pjgrims pre- sent, 2 persoc-. killei under lb: u heels of the during Queen Vutertii Rtign. 34 Cir, Feb. u.— M biros llimuiy Csr pint's Prospectus issued in Load an, Feb. i 3 — Napier W.iicr Pandal opened by it* Han. Mr. X. S 1:11b, C.B., Much i.— Madras Civil Court*’ Art ckm t v.o operatic . March i. Government ordered the pibScatioa 0 / MumoIs of tlw lXrtrkts cf tfca FrctidflftCft the lianorarjora to 4k apilmto be KOccir*** each, March 14 . rfiarf* **n i of 41 Tc Co —Genet*! H. Fritdi favouratdy nutietd In O. O by H J. tbs Com* tuauler^a Chief of the Madras Amy. Much 2X— Indian Income Tu aboUahed, March 31. — Cectral Sinucn, MUni Railway, which 00c /icevw opewd to the public, April J.— Bishop Effcwm of Mangai** ilci, April iy Mtthmcac of it* 43rd Foot ; 7 Moolahs tram ported undcc lU Act, Sept. &-Cobnd R. S. WSUort offer to oeonpilc a History of the Madras Aicty accepted by Govern* men:, Sept. 15. — Mad.ti Female Normal School pror/^iaced a failure, the Director of Public lottnicixo desired to draw up o new scheme for consideration c/ Gusvrn* meat, SepL 17.— Bishop of Madras «< oa fool m Additional Clergy Fund to vippxt fi»o Missionaries, Sejc 20.— Opening of tot Kaahao bridge mu Kxaprce, length l,3» fart, re t 10 Tikhs. Sept. 22.--Oepkant Prttcrratioa BJ1 {Madras} c-mr into operation, Otf. r.— Cosmopolitan Clob, Maim, opened (X % t. 6.— TinuDola Kixk i Palace ot Madam ‘truck hv lightning, Oct. 7.— Kistrvs Viaduct opened, length 1.293 yards, oxi (4 lakhs, Gil 9.— Ditch era' Strike in Madras, Oct. 17.— Slight Moplah ditturbince m Native Cochin, Oct. 22. —Fi»: xd of South Indian Railway tun*! at S:. Th>aas' Mer of Magdala left Madras Sen Uaogalore, Jaiu 12. — Volcanic aciica a: Aidinki, Ncllcee Drtuict, Jan. 13.— Axitu J ah, the first Trince of Aroat, die! Ship Mm f Eotpirt :xi ire ar Cochts, J n. 14- — Shack of osrtbqaakc experienced m Salem at P .M. 9 laa 20.— Shocks of esrth- ncake frit at Namakul and FoanaortUV balra Distfirt, fan Jl. — Baithaoake nt Ongole, Ncllore DUrirt, jan. 31.— MopUb riel in South IVavuuiore, Feb. £ — Marriod Women'* Frc^erty Act and Kck:i* 4 !i^ Art pfic*<»l, Feb. 24 Cotsecxatka cf ubhop Chevalier as Vior Apostolic of Myrace, Marca 1.— Famine Rebef Meeting, Madras. «b- xripdons Xs. J.io.ccc, March 2.— Faa:nc Relic/ Meeting at Cochin, subroriuticos Hi. is. 003, March 9.— At a meeting of the Madras Municipality the fcnposil to e#ect Commissioners by papdar r*r ua< reCcmuicndfNd Jo Govern- ment, March I!.— Gov.‘rr>»t*t uude a grant of Re, to l>r. Cc*ni«i. Sanitary Com mis* eioncr. k» rtcognltkit 0/ U * labour « m conneu kin with the Madras Census, March i6.~Oovmv ueui cl Madias pa.-rc ordetv far rco*giJ wrecked off Cocimdm May 9.— Flxrfi on the railway line, 1 rains delayed. Forthtr rw-organiantton in \b* D P. W. upper grade* ordered, XU/ i3 — Tf 3 :ptr»iirc at XUdra^ tor^ dcgioc* in the ihadr— Fire at CoxuU, 200 bairn. May Asaockikra of Ihndua fairacd in Madras to tnOMiags tUo* nuniage, Jnnt 4 — Railway accident at Papagni bridft, twa Ino Imt; Jane 15.— Ni«sceu of 12 * cicw of a Chltiagorg biig kwi in :be Biy of Bcogjil. landed at Coehla. June 30.— Amclgamuion ol the Great 0.— Fire sen system introcicsi at S:. Matthins* Church* Vcpery, Aug. f. — Tlie Bank of Madras pcietoci voted / 3 ,ooo as gratuity to Mr. Mclvw, Tkt A ami ft rf Maim the retiring Secretin' »od TRantrer, An{ j. — IY< Her. Mr. Hi.-dot ccasccn’ed Vicar Aprololic of CoiinUtore, An «J-C»Ae <* Civil Procedure olcndcc lo the Mndra»Co«l d Sun’! Cmta. Ar.f ri-Mu Cooiwlais 5 jri»n BUSop. died »' Trivuicore. S«p». - Vftiy Siugoto Ceoerei C M. Du* Matrai teiv-ir, die.: in Biisuh, Sij*. si — Mahoc^d AW Sahib appointed Migiunie U Polite. Sept sr -Heavy ik™)* In Hci-orU. »itrj oia ib: K 7 V.ro auiiul 19 tt- 1 , Sept. 1;.— M&iios Iaterjatiaro! la Content begin ontreriom. Sept * 9 — Mr.T. 0. Clirire. Se: i:« Megiitreie, retired Ala A pch!ic wrvxe of «j yean, Sent. JO. —Thirty Cdoiea cf Madru Army retired under new Mr, )8 on tom- K m, nrrd is to wnreeiis Oct. *— lUitco of Khueeu to the Mahuajih ot Frieratulen of Khueeu to the M»hu«Jih of Vitiutigrim. Oct. It.— Heivi raint in Madroi. great damtge to railaay lino, nuhi celaycd. tiato and resign io.nO'. Ucl it -Heavy 6 Md» in Kelker, Penruir rote 19 feet ib»e the anicut. caning muth d^mge to the twn, Oct. sj.-CycVx* to Coamda, 18 live* to*. Oet. > 6 . — (lit: loicnr.il School oittiol to Madras Nov. z.-r*rw«l f K.K 27. -Maharajah Majority Bill pitted is Viceroy** Coined, March 2.— Mr. Tarket* Horfccw ( 6 : Mcdna wncikccd by the Secrrfary of State, Xlnicn 6. -Pijc! JuWee Pnxe^n in Madras. Mirth I5.—Exln» Native Keglraen? from Maiiras erdered In Btinrah owlrt* to MWoa 10 M»nda- lav, March 10.— Fare^U addren pratensed to Mr. Fnvcll. 1 he retirrg Dirto* of Public Instruction, by the Native ccmmnniiy of >I»!acdo?uld ap- pealed to succeed him, March 23 — Zrotra MchaTne*ir: School epened by Lady Hotart, March 24— The Prino/w of Tanjore am«od ai Midras. Apcil Str X. J. A tVcthnot ap- pointed mrtrber of t>* V^oy^i Ccuaal. Aycil 24. — M«!har R*o, tx-Guloy^ar cf Barcda, arrived at Madias bv special tniiv aid was interned at Dovetcn liaise. April at. — Henry Veie, Lend Hctnn. died. April 27. Mr. W. Robmsio, Senior Memter of Council, nettd as Govern:* kr serep tsewbs — P*iW;< fnntral of Lord Hc^xnt, during which an acruicnt cccnrnxl nt WalUJih BrWw nr>d 5 lives were k^l in the Cocwj, April 2a-Ouibrn»lc « Tricl.inopily Jail, 6 convicu wcvodcL ApAl aS.-Hlgh Court** Prvc»d»re Hill oar* ato operate May I. — Age ft.r esndidale* ctarrinc the Chil Sen Ice rated to 25 yean, May 7.— The Du We cf and ChAnd^i accepted the Govttnors2up of Madria. May is. -Cc6e* duty abottshed tn Trirtniore. Mar 13.— T^e Gown- meet of Midras ainctioned tocmitkm of a Civil Medieji* Service, Moy — Eairtbauace at Tirocatur. Salem Dritritf, June l.—Sfcrer«ry of Stale y*«*d orders for the admhwon of tiaiivca Wo the Indian Civil Strricv, July 16.— Udy Hoturl le* Madrw (o, Europe, July •Ihr Madras Harboar \V 0 rki utcmcneed, Aug. 3. — New Jury iw.ra. mtstxliKssd Jmo Madias lllgb Cant Sttaars, Ac*. 9.- Moiras Govern- men: sancti^ed new degree of LM.S. in the Unhvw.v, Axg. at.— South Indian RsDwty line fromTrkbiacpoiy to Madura, and line frcca Trkhinupoly Juno:ioo lo Tricbioop^y Fort, opened, I.— Ship JfTdOTuL bt4t MuUi fS. Catara) wii>. 40 l*vo, Sep !. 2.- Major lie HasouWuk E. R. fcourle, P cot- master General of Madras, resigned S
— Mr. \\ . R. Robirmn, Fxoviwal Governor cf Modris, orated K C.SJ., Nuv. 9* — Sit F. P. Himes, Cc»mwandc!-*kc, Dve. 9 ; ** pcacsiul vfth ft litlde by Tamil Clirr 4 una of TiftncvtUy ai MiAiyncfu ; fMvr-‘*ed in the lust pAssengei L^in f/om Tuti- o:riu;o Madura; reached Tricfceac^xly, Dec. ii : left the following dayj received bynl vi'eloicie in Scrutbern Di«rict% and readoetl Madras Dec. l> — Memorial rtcce of lha Httbonr laid by the Priare, Dec. 15.— State Bonn net riven by ibe Poke of Buckcrmum in the Bonncei-ap Hall to Ihe Prinor of Wales, followed by a Pal! in ih< Princw*# hwo Jr ni the Mari™ Club. Dtc. 16.— Tbo Mice of Waka at the Children '« Felcat People's Pari ; and puh lie enierticrnent to the Prince at Koppuram during Qu/ix Vutoriat Jtrign. Tftmlii,*. ,}jfn Address of Werur* »*■ P^ntol, Dec 17.— The Prints Ull 61 Cal mu. Dec IS.— Farewell dlimo la General Hum ai th. Mvin.' C!tb; vul Sir NeriSJe Ctamhuliin fiutlol Cammindeiin Cfairf ind number «' Moilru ConKfl, Dee. II .— Lcnl 1 lutings died u T«nj«e; lull m Cttaul Mesrf. .1 BirgiWe. Dec. n— Arrual In Nidus Jf ir \V GtruirT, Gaicnor at Cejlra. m m U to Calcutta, Drc t\. r« mtt :o Calcutta, Urc. t\. i3;& — Drocgbt a BelUrr. Cu.Mapsh *»*d Krf- lcr<, fUiiwjy fr«n Moiur. to Tsiicccln K ft! to the ptbTtc Tan. i.-M adras Munj Btixf in!..1 MeitepMi. Ian of lotlU. Oct. 6.— CvcIaO" at Vlarapuan. timi lilts las;. OcL T.— Ship !«*' AW «nndcd»f Berbia'iin, Mirosl Gits ImU Od. S— Tlie Dil* ul lloctMffcam *td Chanda* ■ml Sir N. OambnUIn arrirfd u t!w And*- mini. Osl i).— Th: Gavcmor't Bod; GnaM left M*dru for tbt Dt&i Comu, Oct. 10.— DiRtcw rtporltd m l«rUof liclloiy, CoddOBlb. and Nr! km ; one lull td n|ect Kinclloncd on ar ««W of relief -call, Oct II— Op*n«* nf Iht Hohut School at Olacim rul. OtL 19 — Grain rimit Eliott. Oct JO.— Sptoal metting of MtJru Eicailiit Council In to. n* cl leu •ich nfpttheicrim of famine, Oa. s» — Earlb- S et »l SttoiVrata^ Oct. 15.— Pabllc m«t- Mld al lljfigt'-ircco iccotn! of the dlOQght. t*a*. 2.— The Du.lt of Bicllnglum anil On ides uid Sir N. CrombteUIn retimed 10 Madras from icur tn Binunh, No*. S— ' The AjTKnltUril Collie* Saidapet ofitotil, Nov. jo-ranhunlc ai Chlcntolo. Nor. ;i.- Syerial Sen. tea co arroent of I be fimlie. Nov. 30.— The Pr.ictn c/ Tanprc jjrivti at Mu'.rx n full to Delhi. Dec J.— The Dukt of Docltirclum and Chanilot Ml Mail™* Re Calruiu r» to l-lhl, Dec 16— The Mad cm Municfpalkr [uototed ^ainsi lie Junolon Cull Wmi to he cnnicil oil 'if tlie Modus Govtm.oc-.t as fimtn: relief Biesoare, Dtc. »— Ccdlision ce. Madras Rail* ■ay, ten Bits lost. JTvf t'"tlvr perovii »oundi.vl, Dtc. 15.— Atliktsi of loyal coocraiuhlloo tflted 10 Her Imperial Milnty hy the Manid- nilay el Madras, Drc si .— The tllmliu of Madras adopted tn Addict co Her Majesty, Dec. 30.— lew rainfall in Madras for the yew wts onl>- 21 inches 1^7.— rrocUmstkoof the Awimpdonofthcciile of Ern|>rc» of India l»y Qurtn V icxona ax the ! m* mria: XiutnUn^t at Delhi. The Ordef of the Indian Empire forrded. Jar*. I. * Roil way non Tlndiv*ift.fa to Coddxlore opeewd, Jan. I.*— The Dstriets of Bcllxry* Kumool. Cuddapah, Kistnn, Nettcce, North Arro:, Snlrrn, Madura, Colraharnriv Tnnjorc, nod Tri- ehinopoly, with an area of sqam mi?e». aad a popalxtion :e m and Sir R. Health Drcort- Troiplt ai Btllaiy; Specul Health Deceit- mrtsi sppniniol in Madras on a :coa& of in* ctftMd death rate, Feb. ir— Railway from Tanjore to Miravma opened, Feb. 13.— Re- ductions in Ordnance Depots in the Presidency ordered. Feb. 17.— The aieTOn of rrtentkn of the Nci^herry CcmuMcu welled. Koh. 18.— The Vhenf* despatch acknouled^es sers'.ce* of Madras Covi-mm^n! in resoecc to famine, Feh. si. — 1 mg( rtvente cn account of famine in the Madras Pieaxlenc} estimated at <£1,170.000. Feb. 22. -Right Rer. Dr. Caldwell S.T.G.. and Rlx*hc Rev. Dr. Sargent, C.M.S., cot secreted at Calcutta as Mmtoovy Efetow in Twaerolly, Much II. — 5 Sl|hl dfcttxb «*f Miuojj the KhomU in Caniam, March 7 . —The Madras Government cmlen»2* transfer of retain •nets of Xlalfthtfto the N rilgherries. March 8. — New Civil Procedure Bill received the assent cf the Viceroy. March *x~Opr*i Ltd Regis* tratxc Acts rad Presidency Magistrates Act ©me into cwratvon, April I.— The Government of Wh IU*Hd wmplhnntary order *b»e Re«olntion cf the Govern- rami of India prokihlli^ ofTiCtt* in Civil employ from cx^kdveOy mm^ialliine Gnv'ernmet: cn any scbyect, July 7. Madras Ta»ine grae:* up to due aco la^hs. affairs repeated to be very critical, July ia— Double linecc Railway from I ocii!, and Mr. William Dighv as hon lecntarv, Atr. II.- The Maharajah Hb.Vir held a pnhlic treciing and rob^criboi Rs. 4 ftO» for Mndra* Famine Relief Fimd. Aug. t— Public mwtui: held at Madras to peCilSoa Guvcmroent iQp\n*] dc«uig the Seoicr Deprtnunt of the Medlutl CoUtB*, Aug. xa— JXtibl* line or Raalwayopcn »o Arknmirr, Ai^. *7 —Q*xtiUcf /wisu Ka ra published it. khxlras "ft ^ fcetk the famine policy to !* uk^eil hy tU Govommex. Sept. 3 .— Go* eminent at France sanciicccd rcc, cod inn a for famine relief in Pcmli- chrny, Sepe. 4.* -Msdmi Govenmeoc «nc* ticeod the estohlishmets: ct Provincial College at Rajatr, :zdrj t Sept. 7-— The Duke of Rjcfe- ingh»*i held a omferencc nt Erode with th? CotiecKrt Of Cckrlntcee. Soler? v T in^ore, and TrichinojWy, Sept. 29.— Meeting U Calcutta to raise subicriptioni fo the law of Limitalk®, Ocl. I.-Th* \ r n:en»y mAh suiT^J ft, coo to th« Madras Fatnin* Fatal, OcL 6 .— ^ 6 .cco teecsTod fnxn Australia for the Micros Famine Fund, Oa. 9.— Madras Goa cm mtt t sinukced Ra. 4 55 >y sweejw, Nnv. 3. — Triq^rim d©pucbeil hy Fas ii* Relief Cummitiec 1 Sir Them© White, Lord Miyor of Ixodor % * Von lordAlp’a exemois tave b ocgic me’ liberal & si from all qouten. :hit LKfer proven fi\>:, 44 ifcmiics Dec i.— Madras Famine gra*:s from public iu&» to .:*te Rs. 4. ^.2^.627 Dec. 1— Ac a meetiig of Midras Municipality it was agreed ox to accent Mr. Clarke's Dram- ege S chore, Dec 19.- -here re floods in Tinuc- a 5 ly in December.-* Large estenskm of Lord Mayo's Dotra'ijalivatko Schetrr. re floois in Tinttc- esfensko of Lord during Quren Vutoria'i Rrign. i 8 ? 5 — Contiaonre of famine. Ihe mmbtn on relief ooiL. Aueliated greatly. linking id u.oxi in J»Y— TK boith InJiin Railway line from Siyili toCo!av*e opener!, Jw. H.E. lie Hnnco of An» inrentd I7 tk. Duke of Ka.v%sa?4! oc Xaluby, the Nawab ce BonMnicallc, and Mr. Seshyx Sxstri »tih lb* C.S.I.— The Duke of Rucirgfcnra appointed GC.S.L. Ton. !. - 4 J 9 . 66 ? power the hnnli of the Suit, Jan. 4 -HaMk meeting at MaJrra io Ibst* the ™«b Nalkm fur ((licking the fooiise-urkkca iu Saiibern lailxi, Jan. r 3 -PAN: mcctisg Ly Mtive cancunliv, Madras to xetickc Putix- aest on Civil hctvkc ruto, Jnn $>.— Sub- scri(*»os to Madras honne Relief Fund ceased, Jm. 31. The tmomts rexeised were; from the lord Mayer of London, 57A Ukiu ; from Laiicsuhtre, lakhs : from Ycekshire, 2 lakhs : from SoiihxA, 4$ hkhi ; from Australia ax>! New Zealand, 5* IftLMjfroc Mnritfci. Natal, urvd Gibraltar, f lakh ; froa In*., 3 Ukfe. Total R* B1.c3.j92 -Sir Andrew CUrkr, Puhlie \Vorx 5 Minister, arrived u Madias, FA 1 —Mr. Blis* appointed first Si* Commit attributable directly cc tidlvectly io famine iu Madras anil Myvira in 1S77-7& mx rp£iif*nr.ry Older ark trow •edging the vi i tier* of military officer* during tlie fundee, July 27.- -South Indian Rahway extended to Madras Town. July Mr. Fawcett presented Madras ard Bengal petitions to Parliament in respect to taxstioo. July JI-— ' TVaranCtaO GavetrimwC by peo damn Ion ordered vaedru- lien to be generally xiopted by the people, Aug. r*.- Sir N. Chiarterlain left Moiras for Peshavur, Aug. 16.— The South Icdim Rail- way Ibe fn>m Poeto Novo to C*jdaa>luram ooefterf, (\-t. I.— New ArW Ad came into optrukm.OcL K— Cjclrmeat Vtagapaua and and BlraLattam ; three English ships wredeed. 4 xni twenty lives te, Nov. 5. — GoTert-mcot of Madras owe red troops to the Afghan front iir. Nov d— The Native Prices in Northern India < 4 md 3.OCO fofrftry, 1.000 CtraltV. 11* i 13 guns to insist in the Afghan eapedidco, Nov. 13.— The Order cf the Crown of India presetted to the Princess of Tanjor* by the Dnkc of Buckingham, Nov. 14— Relief mea- sures in Madras Town Mopped, Nov. 2%.— Famine Relief Wo*k» Lx Mj.wf dosed. Nov. 3c.— Meeting in Madras to raise funds for the relief of the shareholders of the Glasgow Bank, De:. 2.— Soccers aed Miner* left Bsnnlon fur Peshavur, iW 5— Sir W. Rofcimoa laid the foundation Vot* cf tU RoIosm Park. De* 6. — (iuvrritmeril of Madras ordesod famine fcotta to be stopped. Dec. 7.— Iodlin Council resolved to increase the Native Indiin Army by IJ.oco men. Dec ta— Public uourriog ic December for three weekx in Maim for th* Priocrn Alia? of He»c ltam«t>dt, from Dec 19.— Many Native Chiefs sect letters c/ coidcdec:e to the Queen cc the death cf the Princesa. iSto — Colonel W. S. Drover. Acting Inspector Ceneral cf Police, arri Mr. J. H. Garstis, C.S., Additional (Fam:a«) Secretary to th 4 Govem- BXlt, received the C.S.I. fce sen ices ddtf thr famine, nul were insestoi bv the Duke of KiKkngtam 11 Banqueting HaD. Mr. N. R. Person, the Government Astroooner, the Honourable T. Mettmmi Aiyar, a Jconc- tiim«d. May a.— Madura and Ttaoerally romral by cedec cf GovtTnmvnt from the lii: cf fimice dIRite May la-l^oUodiMnt ty tt^ Qxcen Knmre* of tX< Order of the Crown of India (for Udiea). l-id) XI ary Grenrillc, Udy P«- tinror. I ariy Nawer a^d Ettrick, UJy Mary Hobart, and Lady Detiiscm appoints thereto, May 24.— With uvoortbfe monaooo rains ajn- niltanl auec.:ions were rc««oi m tic saniile niltvrjd opetxttons were rcaumoi m t^r ataile of the year.— 2cd,C penons on relief n the Madras Presricucy, J«“ 19.— The nonality l Tkt Annals *f Madras Dtputaent, appointed C.I.E., Jia. I.— New M iliu Man] civil Act conn into occritkc, Jin. r. — Formation cf the " Duke'i Own” volunteer Artillery it Miranu, Jia. to.-Mr. j alike C. A. Timet, of the N.W.P. High E ce C. A. Timer. of -be N.W.P. High n, appifnted Chief Jeuite of Madias, in woresiioo lo S 3 W. Morgan, Jan. 15. and knighted March 20.— Moiras Government ilcc^md :o accept peopcub for the Neilgherry Railway, Ji-_ tS.-?ir Neville Chambaliin marred to Midrai from Cilcotli, Feb. 18 — Opi-zoi of the Mid mi Fine Am Eahihitioo, Much 7.— Ennore Regatta, Much 10.— Oot- break of 1 rtbcllkm in to; Zeonodary of Rumpi In Much. Insargencs lei by levenl petty chlefi Vieoroas atasuei taken by Gmm- mart. The distuihance subside! in November. — New Stamp Act came into operation. April 1. —Lady Mary Grenville laid the foaodilkm- aone of the Hospital Wards. MoneguChoBlsry. April S.— Famine Relief Fond Committee! dissolved in April. Tee total number of pet- ami relieved daring the famine Voted to have been 11, $95,341 ; niroent eipeoded Ri. 7J.TO.0n> ; coat of anbnaOtratioo ki. 40.043.— The Mod™ Mcsfoipolity bo:ime a ienii elective asscrrMy in April, »-/d 16 membej were elected by lallot.— Sooth Indian Mratoenry Conference slnrted at Bangalore in l8t8. met at Ootnramund. Th. Mahuajih of Vijinnwrim (Vejwra* Gapral-. Rao) dwA It Simlo, April n -NeiigSerty Gome foil coned aeo law. Sir CHiarlr. Tnrtnc left Mndrai to ortcod the wain t* of the I*« Com in I like, M ly 6— Cyd»» pm«d over parts of Sosthttn Into, and many ship. were wrecked on the Western Coin. May tS.— Public meeting at Madru to petitleo Parliaracol fee the abolition of Import duties. Jcne 2— Thunderst<«m at Gootcor, l lives Voa, June to — The Prince of Sw, C C.S.I.. «n of Prmce Atm Jab. the Firat Prince of Arcoe. died at Madras, lane 16. — Tltf Hackney Carriage lod PcJire Anteod- irwnt Aai came into 0per.1t ion in Madras J une 17.— Amended Municipal Bill (awd, urn- 2>.— Pw-cirdi tntroirced Wo India, aly !.— Soath Indian Railway oye*«d at Tut- jure, July 1.— Railway from Chidiabiram to Colo icon opened. July 1.— ' The Rumto rebels wink the steam tag iiamnxl in (he Ucdasery, Jcne 2— Thundemortn at July 15.— The Rev. John ScwnchUy oeaucrated Art! Ilnhop of Trarraewe and Cochin. July 25-— Release in A Heart of 1,204 frisenets in ttvml put* cf the PmJdmoy, "ho hod been convicted of offences arising liotn the famine. — Rnlei for admitting Native* Into I be Civil Service pufcfched, A«g- 1*— Muder of Sir Laois Cavagnari and tic Brtlih Embassy ia Afghanistan. Sept, a.— Madras creeps ordered to tic Afghan FrartUr, Sept- 2> — Two RogimenU (d Madras Infantry, the 14th and the 25th, iolunt««rvd for Afghanistan, Sepe. 11. — Cwipiliory Vaccination Bill introduced aco the Viwvny’i Council. Sept 50.— Association set on font in Mirth for pcovtlsag Eurasian aad Anglo-Indian pox with the mein; of enjrrating to Britith Cefooie*. Scheme wea unsueiWui. Motnter meeting -os held on the jth of Oct. to consider ib* oaodrtion of the Kiinvan and Ar.glo-Irdim poor ; imbed in It* fnrraatka of the ” Earaaiin and Anglo- Indian Awxirtion of Soathrm India. — P. U O. rt earner WiuWilaii rtranded off SoiIta, 0(t it.— Aoddett oa the Madca* Railway near Coiniu-papect ; it five* lost ind 4.3 pctMiru awndvd, Oct. 31.— Cyclone posted over part, of the Nellcee District, Nov. 17.— Pondicherry Kranch Railway opened, Dec. 15. —Kail way boa Vilhpuran to Grege* opened. Dec. it— Madras Moniriiolity aerated Mr J. A. Jcce, Drainage Scheme. Ertab&hment cf M u ild p alt lto In PondlcVer^, Ilee. 17.— Hect nc light eahlblied at Po^,’. Puk by M. Vents, a French electrician. -hi« tui »-ai curchased by the Municipality for Ri. 7.0M.— Three baiterie* ke Arauring gun- erected eo the beach at Mo'iai. tS&>— Further cedas passoi for the idmiuion of Natives into th* Covenaotoi Seriioe, Jan. 1.— The Metrop-ilitan of Ioiia anivod at Madras. Ian. 2!.— Telegram reciirad from the Lord Map* d Dublin liking far abecriiaiom to relievethe dirtira- In IralimL [•-- 23.— Meetieg at Ihe M* dm. Uub in eonncalun wilh tho Irai distress Jani 2&— Sir Andrew Clarke, Public Works M Inliter. iniveii a: Midra* Jan. 2-$.— BWto|> Sjoechley test il led at Csxuyam, Feb. I. — Public meetlnr at Mod™ to raise trade foe the Irrdt dhereis, Feb. IO— Meeting at Hyilur. ahiil for the tdief of the Irish dietrea, Feb. 15.— Brifidier General F- Jekfc, Adjutant timcral of the M ideas Army, d-d, Feb. 2i— llte Metro- politan of Irvin -ell Midra* for Calcutta, l’oh. 2S. — LXeuing *.— Midm Governirent oetieted the odmlszco of private rodents Into tie Medical Cakge, .Wed Depirtmesr. Aag. iH— Sir Frederidc Robertt ippoestol Coamatder- ir-CHief, Mulrii Army, to inccetioa to Sir N. ChiBierkin, Skc. 5. —Royal siluto tired fit M 11 i try ScetioM in hOOWr of Ccaend Robetrs* •aterr, it Kuviihu three days previously, W. ti.-A Kjrrr el OatKuitnvl Seek. 7— Mr. EDI* appointed Crcsus Cotno.iolontr tor a- IniU. Sept. 10.— Mr. V. Ramlomr an. panted Dea.n ef Tnvtncar. Sett iS— Mr. W. P. Adfiin, M.P. irarinied Govenne of Midru. Sept. afi—BiOfrcnanr of St. M.rrb Church, Fen St. Gore, cri.Vlwl Oct. *S. — The Re«. Mr. Sluri damned U NecapUam. Nov. !.— Votive met 1 if fceM Bi Innorir uf the Duke of fr;cVirohiro, Nov. 8— Sr Nrv-lie Chunbcrlnin'i o-det paUishri ■deeming tie Mn!rv> mom thit lervrd a Afrhnuiun, Nov. ia.— Heivy mini nnd ioods in Voitherr. districts ; Ion of 7 tin* to the Madras Horbatr, Nov. at.— Mr. Ruiguutlu Saw? •ppanted Member of tie Legiduitr Council, Nov. JJ— The Bill to abolish the Neilghory Cctnmiuka pined ire tie Legiilwive Coc&rif, Nov. 27.— Mctamivedas Encertiinment to tie Duke of Rcelingkim, Nor. 20— Eurasian iddrtum prevented to lie Dike of Ricking!.™, Dec 14.— Naitw Enaertalnment given to the Duke of Butkligham at Puehroppii’s Hill, Dec. 15. -Tie S. L Riiwy lint opened Iron Cfcinslepc; to Conjeveiui. Dec 16.— Arrliil of Mr. W. P. Adam, the nev Governor of Madras; ifce Dike of Buckingham revered, and left Madras fee Esrope Dee. JO— Mohaaordao address Of weleomr prewnM to thr Gosnttor, ISr^-Tb* Sooth Indian Railway line 6cm Matl>«*< Jinok* to Tcnevelly opened. J«- 1. — Midas Municipal iddito presented to the Governor, Jin. 14.— Opening of thr first KXttcn cf ifce Myseee State Railway, FeK 1.— Sir N rvillc Clumberitin embarked foe England, Feh. 3— Industrial Scbcol opened at Pondi- cherry, Peh. 14— Madns Field Ginei Av sedition esrahliihcd, Fell 17. — Firewutks c'i'»iun 1: Bmcikn, 14 H'«* ion, Feb. JS— Sir Frederick Roberti creoted a Bnroost, March a.— Mulnt Firm .Arts Eihibili' o openol. March 4— Ike S erow Race of Ttjvanecr- apjoiated to the Order ef thi Crown cf Imlin. March 5.— The Press Commlrikeserihip of India aboliihid. March tft.-ChamamjerKlr. Wcdivai, ufepud tun of the kte Mahnmjah KrulxUii, Wcdiyat, instilled it tkc tenrn of Mysore as Maharajah, by Mr. Aditn, Governor of Midras. os bebilf of tbe Viceror, Mink 25. — Earasiin deputation wiitn) no liie Govcencr, March It— The Kc-r Dr. Johnson. Bishop cf Cilruru ail Metropolitan of India, visited the M ideas Ilcideoty in Maicli— Probate aid Administration An enme into operulca, April I.— Mr. W. P. Adorn, Govanor of Misiru, died at OMieuiund, Moy 14. Tie Honourable W. Hudlmkes, Seioor Member of Ci«ch intro doted, Juw jn-DqiutulcduflheEnaainniod Anglo- Indian Aimaauui allied ca the Mihuu jit of MvKie, July 29 -Much arncicn given to tbe ntirifeoas iWiieo of Mysore ore! Wymad. In Jnly fattyfoir Mrnitg Com|tMi*s, “th » fonir.il carnal escecd:r« five n.lliuns sterling, “roe in cjiilsner —Mr H. K Wlvan a^oinud to the Madtai Ceuncil ; Mr. Davalson, who !i*< teen proviscoolly ippaBied, rcrnterl to Chief Seoetuvshlp, Aig. r— Mahiroiih of XI, sore irccected Kclar Gold FicMv, Sept. 3.- W itiun of Ind a returned by ccnras it «,9t8 in 1*81, Ja*.;5i.«l in 11171, S tfc. 9. — Crtrtj* t tit mi ihou ihr.t lb# Midtt* Prwlilfticy hfcfl 1 popoluidD of >0. Sconce, being a dccreu« fcomtqTKfli on ibj fait famine) of 2*4 pei cent. 3 z coapu^l wiili t5» aoracf 1S71.— Inilallalioa of tlic Mahi- rajob of ViaMugraio. 0:1 19— Mr. Giant Duff arn^vJ fn.m F.r^and, tad ai-amoi office J 4 Cwikt of Malm. Nor. Office Satlrgi Jlanki cccTod, Nor. 11.— Stocm of scene v&cf :e u xrcia i ; casteTS irm of rhe llaxt^ra Works aubel awry ; t»o hopper har^es fcdcre^ in the harbem, soil 15 liv«* Nov. lx.— Rducrl win of m»tag * intnxlixtl, Nor. 15.— Mcbnmmflan detwution a^ituil on the new GortRMT, Nov. 19 — rielnia Robs.ts Bui. G.C.B., VC., Uok Ms itti os sctccki MembcT c i Cyancil, Nor. — Sham i^cht r x Palttrmm, Sir F. Koberts fewest, TU:, 9.— Oj^nirg of tbe The Antals c/ Madras 34 ^ Agnoiltrml College taiMrgy, Saiunpet, l»y the Co CT*d, July I.— InitnJlOtwtt of 1SS2. -Address presented by the NUgtri Wanting Rev. Dc. Scndnn *• B&k* of Hugo*!, July and Minis* Association 10 the trtrrerour, at 2.— Madras trwp*, the 4th. wh, and 3 lit Derain. Ton. 12.— Repeal of the Ftri an Ver- Real vicnti, ordered to Ko^t July Comet owrolar ftw Act, Jan. 19.— Ocvrio? of the (of i$l?) riw&w at Madras, July 24— Rfots « Telephone Exchange at Mad™, Jan. tZ-T>* Sfebm wieffi o* of dtspttes between Hindu* Nilprf Cxmiuinn abolish**, and a Collttfor* ami Mohaimrwdans. July 28. —ComecrMiim nf ate e*ab?tshcd, Feb. W. R. Baxter, lstiicp Colgts. at the R.C. GathoM, Madrat, M.P., arrived at Moiras, Feb. 2. -Hindu Aag. 24— Fcematxn of a Tc<*1 Ateincocc awl Mohammedan dejutation wnitoi on L«goe at Madras Sept 4 — * Th# Maharajah of Mr. Baxter at Cui air to deprente Indian Mywre tonwd the fint wd of tl»e Haegnlare- ecclcsiattlcal expenditure, Feh. 4.— Form ad on T»oxkc»x Railway, S*pL it.-lawrol uhucs of *J>e Indian Laaneolicxtioo Sacietv at Madras, fired in h*^v:or of the swot 1 of the Beitah Feb. Ij. — Indian Times ar*i Negotiable lfiV.ru in Egypt, Sept. iS.-T4e Edusitioa Cxx rtrxe Acts came in operation. Match 1.— be^on its sittings in Madras, fta. Admiral Coer Joors aimed at Madras Mirth y 4. cknod on Oct. 18 — Tbe principal olenden — Fabhc meetly at Madras to aTrar^e for the in the Salem riots sentenced, «nme to im- erection of a Town HaS, March 1^— Cc&mtl miiomnMl in Indin, and others to trans- Dyer, Depuy Adjttm General of the Maim pomdinn to the Andaman*, Oct ai— Dvpa- Army. dud from the res alts of an accident, uUo* of number* of the Ml dm ChamWr March 10.— Aboliticoof Isap^t duties U Indio, of Couimen* waited on Major Ituing, March 11.— Madras Mteritulitv voted an the Finance Minister, at Gocernmeut Ifoate, a»Mr«s to the Quran, March 2.4— Post O Coe Nor. J>— Mw. Grant Duff bid t;* foamUtinn Savings Banks eitabilihol in India, ApriUl.— rtone cf thr feemuia nt Robeson Park, Dec Earthquake shocks at ftupifere, Oww, ami 22.— DefttUtlk* of Tmivioebai mcrchxcKs Oottooouind, April l*~Cofond Ofcotl and waitot cr. the Gormx, Ike 2j. Madame Bkvauky, Theo^Vtsts. uriried at i»3.-Tbe Madras JniB* Act. the Madm Fomt Madras April 23. -Dnjm usutd for the re Act. the New Code of Cr^ul I'WoxIurc, > aad rrdictioA *4 the Irrfise Army, aUeratioos in the Tain Service cn the Mmliu April 2S.— Sir Ashley Eden, iau Lfotenant- Railway, and rolaced otwea the S I. Ru?wr.y tjotonnr of Bengal, arrived a: Madras April <»me into c^ratfoi Jan 1 -Mvnuxn Light 2&-Thc Indian Ceicpuiof Act came into HptMs CTntm&tt ?d, Jan. 8.-Pre*entnticn of the J*>r of — The Matiarajah of Travancore creited a India to the Maharaja «f Trmworf, Feb. t. ^ S.C.I., ml Mr. W Hodlestoo a C.S.L. -Afrlwn War MftUb jww i ld In 1!.. - M«y 24.— Prohibition of luUeriw ordered by the and Miners at Bu|ilort by Sir K. koUriu. Corerarocexof I&dia. Xlay 31 — MM nu Preri- Feh 3.— Nawib Vtr SiJar Jnn/. G.LSI, dcn:y reo>vering from the elects of tV 1»* Prime Miniiter of Hy^abad, died, after ha^rg fftmint Gnu 4 rewnne amcunteil to oS* held that offcce for thirty yenre with crcnt dU- akhs; and K ro« erprndiure to 73© Ukhs. tir^i.m, Feb 8. — Bill mroluced fth. «j ly learing 0 s^plan of 2>, Ukhs, May.-New Mr. flberU Low Mcmlwr. »r:u or« Kurqieon British ordered tube uvaed, J«e 6.- Hnncanry Grwdr subjects to Native Magifirites; this cxritol of Assistant Knginrers created Jane 1— New much oipositrxi Ejiroceam in ih 0 Qoutnti^ Rules mSxrod, June 16.-- Heav> Madras Presidency, as chcwhere throuchnm floods ta the Can very and Colcrcco. Jcne iS.— India. Tire proket wti modified in noeeufci, Congratulauey addreastt preserved to the Very and the tight of Strewn British wbiecti 1,. Jf cr : J; ^olRar. m ta bri^ appointed coed by a t try % the majority of wtuMxhall K. L. Htthop of Madras June aj.-Conserra. o:f Pr«;|>eny Act. Indian .State to entire rale, died Ian. ax ; **cct*lol Kliments Act. and PmUency Exan Cawe I iy Mr. Sesludii Aiyar, another n»ti%c ..f The Annali tf Madras W 3 tei an ftddrea of coxdo'encc to the Queen. April IS.— M Mires New Prat nnd Telegraph Oflkt iluiliLtg* evened, April 26.— ComjqUiry Vaccination Introduced. Mu u — Aixko Uwigbt by Mr. Vpnghaya Chin of Silas ««*!•* the Secretary cf 5*Jtf for Rs. ics<«» dimfcgfs far *21^cti wrccgful rc«anl from the office of MisfcipcJ Commiscioccr ; Mldm High Coot awarded him Rs* ICO damages, and costa, May a, —The Oritntsl Bank Cccpccition sniLcndei pijiuczc, May $ - The Maharajah of Mysore crcttcd G.CS.L and the Rnr appednted to the legislative Council. Madras, Nor. id— Ail prbcotvv in the A ad a corn aid m India crawled «uh llh« Salem riots of July, 1882, rtvelvtd afr« cardan, Not. *y— Lord Radatcdi arr.ved a Madras, cn x pre« rhing tcur. I'cc. IQ— L«d Dvffcrin arrived io Calcutta. rod took kia sol m Vkervy cf )*ba, Dec iy Mr. Jamc* Dura* h'« Mill at Quilnn. Trav.-jore, opened hy the Maharajah, Dec l&— PabBt Corfrrena* cf the Madras Mahatma Sablia, Dec 2a— Public meeting to dtKost the lhndt Widow Marriage Que-ainn, 188 $. r<*« Town H.ll .1 CemUcomw »»* oinnri Jin. 17 It "*» daipol ** * acKKoklc/ihocrncrt KiKlard I1.M1.W. A. Porter, k* tinny years Principal of tke Ccrofcc- 0:0111 College.— Mr. Gmnt Daff, Governor of Madras p*VA x Stale visit to the Gcvermc of ScaAkhurytt Pcculic lurry in Fr**ua ry, staying there for three days.- Lced Reiy, Gcvetnor .1 Bombay! arrived in Madras cc a vha to the Covrmx. — The Stod eels' Home, erected by the Rtv. Dr. W. Mllet km the use of B uM| indents tHadirg tbe Madras Christian College, ctrened March t.— The fwadaixo sttmeef tht Jenkins' Sctecl. Roytpriuh, laid m the petseKc cf the Rev. K. R. Jcnline, Secretary to the meeting at Madra* to petition Pariiaaurnt and the Viceroy against the removal from Madras of the *rbt cf Government to Ootacanravi. and of the Military Attoonu <>««♦ to Bangalore, July j-D.-crict MnnWcolliJes Bill and the Loral Fund Bill pawed a the Viceroy’s Council. Jtly II. -Government deputed ColoneC WeVdco* Chief Presidency MlgUlrata, to prcoted to rmn«ve'!y to inquireinto charges brought aga«M Mr. A. J. Bre.kn AikinsoD, of the Madras CinI Serrice. Acting Co^caor of Tumevdly, of haring borrowed money in the detract. The inquiry hr^n on the nth )tly. Mr. .\tkinson was event utlly r*niu««l fron the serrioe.— The Banoakore Toomkut Railway opened, July l$> —Tr^ Madras Huh Com refused to graxt Mr. John Wallace, fonrerly of the Modm Cud Venice, p in on a tew throrgh the East, March 21. *wy of t new nlnt>« by Mr. Pog^c, •rent Aitnmiimrr, March — T»o ah erected m Mardi In Madras to lb* cf the late Colonel W. S. Drescr. onifrisstccer of Tolice. — An Atsocia- m Madras feemed a? n raWfc April II.— T 1 »c Madraa Momud In- Cnnised in April — Ccfcnel fi. R. C. Bradford, C S. I., Madras Staff Orp* «pp<«Mot K.CA 1 . ; Hep. SargraMfencral K. liny, Mn- dnsEaU&hhn 'retuoa). Mr. G. Han and Mr P. S Ruuouwmy Mnkllkirappcdracd C.ll* f a» J«**e d— Separate Badwar V* Rcgimest. Id cMinrcllon with the Madras RiiV way CoxpaTiT. fiermed, June 25. — Nit Chub Turner, C.I.L, Chief justice, resigned l«ne k yQ —The Jubilee of British Sargent, k . M S„ cek- Iratcd at Palameoiuh in July— Ser Fro* I crick Robrra resigned the cmtmnnA ccirjcd to the comrrond of the Mndiaa Auuy, Jvrt'nt Queen Vidori'i Reif*. Niwnbtr.— In ixcir:tka wllh (hr gawrii ■'..ikn « t>* United KingtvH tfciee Nniirt A&Mihihn* in Cnlcut'.a, Madras, aod Bom hay nur iVw rolire dd«nioi. Mem. Mrsmobua Gban:. Hekm Rainwtmy MudrfUor, *td N K C^indcrarW respectively. iu Knghnd In order to in lures: the elcctcr. of tt»c L*iuc:l Kirgdnm in upartan: lad.m qardoru. — Sir Arttur Collins, Q.C., arrived. tod watt won In aa Chief Jortsoa, Nov. j$ — Lady Bufferin tnacfonkd a fund for ^applying medial aid to women of I ados. A movermru f. x prov- ing medial Aid fee native wo«»»n wi» »s I rotated in Marins by the active support of Mro. Grant Duff. C.L, under codecs the Vl&cm* Hospital for G osfca and Caste Women was tinned. Towards I >«c iemitutkes the Rfkh uf VcnkittiW mhwn^l Rs. and tie M*h»r*nh of Vhlmmm R& Expe- dition fitted crcc m Madras for acroce la Upper JOstmih. tie o»msrd berg ccafmed on Major Gescml Him* Prc&tergast. C.B.. V.C., an officer cf the Royal {hie Xohra} Engineera. A large pxxtfcn of the force oxjistod cf Madras native roginwntf. Get***: Prenderga* anfred in Rancor on Nov. 7, ca^uvd Minhln on tbr IJiK readied Ata on the icth, occupied Mandalay cn the 27th, and actrj.tnl the pcrvraC surrender cf K*ag Theebiw cm the a^h The King, bit two f^aeens. adA safety were »mt to Madras, w>?r# they tubed 00 Doc 15. C««ral PrvMerga»t received the K.C.B.-M. Rkhfttd, Governor of PccuK- cherry, pad the return State vfait la the (loveriKC of Madras cc Dec. 14. and remalnrd (rur days I©6.— XJr. H. E. Sullivav, *m’»cr cumber of the Marina Exeojlhv Council, cnot-d a C.S.I., Jin. 1.— Mr. Grant Duff p*xl a S< 3 »« visit to the RA>ah cf PtduAcea an the 1*1 Feb.. tad suyeil there two day*.— Mr. C. $. Crete, Collector of Madura, rospendo^ by Government for one yror fra tbe 4th Felt, for alleged irMihordioaGon, rn hiving broach: to the naire if Government that Mr. SMlivin, oix of its members, ua ocMried in c*rtaa imyulnr lmd tranuccions. He peutiootd tbr .Seer t- tary of State. and was eventually rciriwtocrd, the jKnui of his smponboa being ollcwed to otunt towards pemn, nnd fall silnry bare pail in nnraroto him. Mr. Solli'an resigned a l)ec — Madras Use Art* Kohibftfea opened, Feb. 17. — Opening:/ the Kobinum Pone Fernery, pro- oentei by Mr. A. Dtaa&kcci Mudalliar* Fab. so. - Me Chrshobn, Coroiung Architect to he Government cf Madras, recrod frxa the public senvx in Feb He was ncceeded by Colond J. U L Mcnot, who, however, died •tionly ebmrneA in Mvlluome. -A wv ^bcoJ for notifleufoa U>unl \/y Go»emm«vw in Feb. cnosei rren a^Utron thrc*igbo«Jt the Presi- dency. PuWk mwtingi wrre held, .snd in May the GtfHxnmeac w»t!id»rw the mxifioat^v.— A Finatee Comn;ctee far ihe rodocGonof e»j*rndi- ture, formed in Feb. by the Govranmau of India, vliito* Madras, and advised numerous retreochiwnti.— EoM l>i«crin, Viceroy. Lady DsSerin, o&i Sir frnforkk R^xrtt arrived *n Madras on the nt Marck fn>a Mandt?ay, and after a Hay cf two Cays left fur Ca!ct*U.-Sir Herbert Macpbnvno awnmed ooeamad of tSe Madras Army, March I -The Nina orrwxi at hlidias on a visit to tlm Vicsroy, Mini 2.— Anftlgaoot>» of District and Po* Office Savings Bonks, April L-Opcning of t ix Wanral exteaiian of the Nimm's gtaroHwx I State Rtilwwy tc^k pi we « 1 April 3 — Thcohtw, ««-King of Bumih, was ‘ remold fmm Madras to RtfnapiMrry, Avil to.— knmtheodr* Tondiwan, Rajak cf tbidikoo. died in April.- OMniftf wi left Madras to assume the chief ccsnma^l In Burmah, Sept. 2.— Lady Grant DaffUid the foindatbrn i\KM of the new Goshi Hospital at Chcpuik. Sejx. iH.—lb# Pope isroed an Encydicii Letter, in Sett., e-ta Wishing the R, C. Hierarchy in Iblk. -Tire lteTiry-Kbiro State Railway sram Gaatakal :o Nandyftl OMSl, O*. 9 —Sir Herbert Macpher- *atdfcd of ffver whew retianirg from MatKUtav to RnnPOD^ Ocl >x-Priuc# Lock Napteon visited Modras in Oct.— Sutra or Malro*, Nov. 9 *— Great encroachment of tbe sen to tlie o:rJi cf the harbxir in Nov.— Sir M. E. Gtara Duff vacated th« effiro c( GuvdBCr, Dec. 7. Mr. RcUar Buurke, late M.P., arrived Dec 7, and twined the cs«o« of OcAvrmr, Dee. A— Sir Chutes Arbichn it late Commumlc .avChitf, BD3^ay,inived mXlblras.aui ii--n*5 — Spied ofRcioon Catholic Birhops U Sarehcni Iidii met Mcc- Hlsnenv Agliardi it Ringilw, and the Ron an Catholic H imrefty, e-u?Ljrd co r>« t„n» 0 f the Lor.ccrdit. ox piblttlyreoduned, Jan. at. r Pnnce F.edcwl Ucpold of Prussia in.ml it Madras, Jon. a;.— The Pablic Servile C an - na tion emu-u-nted its sitting at Ma- dras. Jin. jt, aai cloved them >T*v 11— Eurasian Atkins* cf Wtlorme pre*nl.-i| to the Goveenor, Feb. i«.— The Ccutorary ef the Military Female Orphir- Asvbmcclebm.d, >eb IJ.— Celebeatlon of tho Qnecn'i Jtlilec Ihronghoil tbe Piesideec; of Marin*. - The Hcocurahle C. G. Master. Member of Cornell, mid Mr. K. Sbeshidn I,«, Dewin of Mysore, apacated Csmcanlon. of the Slur of Infra; the M.hu»»h odViiiansgrim. and Mr. R. A. DUyell, C.SL Out Madra.i. M.m^ of Ifce Coucd c* Infra, appointed Knight. Cccs- miadetcftbe I oils a Empire; Mr. P. Chanlsal Re* Pantile uppolmad CcmpanRa of i>« Indian Encce; ind Mr. P. & Riaiu-ev MuiUllixr, bh«riffof Mbdnu, avreinted Ktui Rael^lor, Feb i6.-The Hu,™uHe p. SnllUun, A -luxate General of Mail™ Feb. at— The Earl and Coumns ef arrired in Midus ou a riot ta tbe Mareb 1. Tbe porluil of the late Mr. Adsai nrmtiied in the Banquetii* lt.il, Marca I.- Jhc Fuiiko Commission Ixo^h- it, Ubcrirs loaelos., Mirca |S.— Jubilee Ar.i-J.^virr of a CW' Griti-nr Sch^d, .Vitrx.eHe- Msnfl SJ. — Order, arrived In Midu. from the Seoetuy 0/ State fc< the immedlue during of the Gunpo-der Fr-rtory, bit the eee- oiltoi of three ordtis rvu iiopended, March a> — Kr-orgvaeitiol xl. June jo. OFFICIAL PERSONNEL OF MADRAS. 1837 to 1SS7. THE GOVERNMENT. Tit* Coimou or Pour St. Cemoj. gagStfJttWBajftci ::: Th. Riilr. HonTfc Sir Chulu Ed-ud Ttmlyu, K.C.B. ... H . Etodlcx/ Ki Hear Want. C.CM.G. ... HU R.<*Bran Cofcad fe Wilton Datoon. K.C.D. ... ... Tht Rvbt HotiTJe Funciv Lera Naplo. K.T Th» Right Hurt*. Htnrj Vo, Lot! Hobart •*» Ctanda, C.C.&.I., C.I.K. The RfeM Hon'bk WX, m P.-Arti. ... ... L he JM* g-Jk Mouimoti Elphlnsione Crui DnB. G.CS.I Is. Right Ifaatdt Robert BeuA*, Lora Ccewmui, G.cLe... AHVK1U KAMI 6 i± Mu. 1S37 24 ti Sept. 184* ph Apr. 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