Agreed, “Gffiat a thanksgiving service be hem in the Drill Hall on the day of celebration at 11 o’clock in the forenoon; that the various choirs be asked to combine for the purpose of rendering the music ; and that the ministers of the various denominations be asked to conduct the service.”

Agreed, 11 That a procession be held in the afternoon, the school staffs, together with Messrs J. Har ris, Troup, Mackie and John Ebbett be appointed a sub-committee to look after the children.”

Agreed, “ That a torchlight pro cession be held at night ; that the Friendly Societies, Fire Brigade, and local bodies be asked to take part; and that Messrs Burnett, Tay lor, G. T. Hall, McKibbin, L. Ham bliug, Barkwitti, E. B. Grinlinton and Haslemore be a sub-committee to make arrangements for same.” Agreed, “ That the evening term inate with a concert in the Drill Hall.”

Agreed, “ That Messrs McKibbin, Grant, Hall, Lawrence and Steven son be a concert committee.”

The Mayor was thanked for pre siding, and the meeting adjourned.
Rebellion in China.
CAPTURE OF THE TAKU FORTS

FIVE GUNBOATS ENGAGED

CHINESE SURRENDER

SERIOUS NEWS

FOREIGN LEGATIONS CAPTURED.
Hongkong, June 19,

News has been received that the Chinese laid torpedoes in the Taku river, and massed troops around the forts.
The foreign Admirals thereupon sent an ultimatum to the Chinese to with draw the troops before two o’clock on Sunday morning. At one o’clock in the morning the guns from the forts unexpectedly open ed fire.
