CHAPTER V.

The Harbor of Hong Kong. Love of Country. War Rumors. The War Steamer “Saginaw.” The Cold Weather. Position and Name of the Island. The City of Victoria. Sedan Chairs, and my first Excursion in one. Miss Wilson’s School. Prince Albert’s Death. “Chits,” and “Chit-Books.” Confirmation by the Bishop. The Bishop of Victoria. The Camelia Japonica. Society. Horses and Equipages. “Happy Valley.” The Race-course. Races. The Cemeteries. Forms of Chinese Graves or Tombs. The New-Year’s Festival 114-131