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“...number of strong wooden pillars. The foundations of the House
are chiefly of stone; the walls of brick, well built, and very substantial. The beams, rafters,
door and window posts, upper verandah pillars and railings, and other essential parts of the
wood-work, are all of a strong and very durable timber called Murbow, and which is proof
against the attacks of the. white ants. The plank and other materials are esteemed as good as
any the colony affords. The tiles for the pavement were brought from China; the other bricks,
tiles, lime, &c. were manufactured at Malacca;, and are esteemed good. The locks, hinges,
and part of the nails, are of European manufactory, and the other parts of the iron work,
though very inferior, are as good as could be procured. The stair is built behind, and clear of
the verandah; but another is wanted in front, as soon as the Funds will admit. The pavement -
is well raised, and the lower rooms are secured against damp, and white ants, by prepara-
tions oEcharcosd and...”
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“...attention of the friends of this Iristrtutiom .Another stair case is wanted;
the oilhgx)f the timber is not finished;; small'acause-ways about the Building are yet to be
made; andzthe b dance in hand will scarcely .be. adequate to > the expense of these, not to
speak of painting
The College Library, is yet very small, and the-supply of books both-.Chinese and Euro- -
pean, far from being adequate.- A small museumAs in contemplation, for the depositing of
such of the antiquities and curiosities of China, and the neighbouring countries, as. may tend
to illustrate their literature, history, and manners; or the, works of the great Creator. Though
tome aid for.such a collection may be expected from individuals possessed of Chinese, Malay,
and other curiosities, yet, it is hardly ta be expected that this canjje sufficient; recourse to
purchase will still, be unavoidable, or. some of the most neeessary and useful articles will not be
procured. The pUn of the Institution embraces the cultivation of...”
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