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only after some little correspondence that they were delivered. 

 Fortunately, my breech-loader and revolver were locked up, and 

 the three old muskets were undamageable. 



61. Adjoining the Residency grounds is the Mission School. 



The buildings, which are all of teak, 



The Bev. J. e. Marks's S. P. G. include a pretty little church, school, 



Mission School. ^ misgion house , The Anglo . 



Burman class of design has been observed throughout, but the 

 amount of comfort and style displayed in all respects, more 

 closely resemble the modern type of architecture met with in Bri- 

 tish territory, than what one would expect to find in a foreign land. 

 Judging from the number of boys, chiefly boarders, the institution 

 seemed greatly appreciated by the people, and in a most flourish- 

 ing condition. Among the scholars were some lads from Moulmein, 

 late pupils of the principal (the Keverend Mr. Marks); their appre- 

 ciation of his kindness, and confidence in his tutorship had induced 

 them to flock up here to complete their English education. Service 

 is held in the church throughout the week at 6 a.m., when all the 

 boys, both Christians and Buddhists attend. The prayers are read 

 in the vernacular, which is understood by all. An English service 

 is held twice a day on Sundays for the benefit of the Europeans, 

 the pupils also being present, many of whom understand English. 

 It was noticeable how well-behaved the boys were, and what atten- 

 tion they appeared to pay to their books ; but this may be account- 

 ed for, however, by the whole community being of the one sex. On 

 one occasion, when I had forgotten to take a prayer-book, a little 

 fellow, not over ten years apparently, stepped forward and handed 

 me his ; carefully pointing out the place and returning to his seat 

 in a most quiet, orderly manner. The only peculiarity in the ser- 

 vice I noticed, was that, when the prayer for the Koyal Family was 

 being offered up, His Majesty the king of Burma was also always 

 mentioned. Considering the interest he has apparently shown in 

 the maintenance of this institution, and the very handsome sums 

 he has given towards the erection of the church and other buildings, 

 this addition to the usual form of prayer, perhaps, does not seem 

 out of place. 



62. According to arrangements already made, the day after 



my arrival I was introduced to His 



introduction to His Majesty the Maiestv bv the Resident. The hour 



Kino; of Burma, and what trans- • Y -1 j> xi i. • -1-1 



pired on the ride to the palace. appointed for the reception was 11 



a.m., and a fearfully hot ride we had 

 to the palace, which is about a mile and a half from the Residency. 

 Whether it is considered undignified to be seen galloping up to the 

 palace gate, or whether it is the established etiquette to be accom- 



