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PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.
VOL. XXIV. No. 1728 #ETA=T&ATZEAT
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON-F ALGAR, 11, Clement's Lane,
New Advertisenients.
UNION DOCK COMPANY. OF HUNGKONG AND WHAMPOA. LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW HE Ordinary Annual Meeting of the
Lombard Street GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GOLDEN & Gorca, 121, Hol born Hill, E.C. BATER HARDY & Co., 4 Old Jeury, E.G.
ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTUR, Mel bourne and Sydney.
Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the Company's Office, in the Hongkong
Hatel building, on FRIDAY, SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta the 18th day of December next, at noon, to generally: WRITE BAUER, receive the report and accounts, and efect Francisco
Directors for the ensuing pear in the place CHINA-eatou, DROWN & Co, Amoy, of those who retire in conformity with the
GILES & Co. Feochow, THOMPSON & provisions of the articles of Ma- By Order of the Board of ma, C, KARUTH & CE
Arrivals.
Dec. 18, Colima, from Whampoa, Dec 16, Ingebury, N. German schooner, 183, Plastner, Nagasaki, Dec. 9, General.
EOWARD SOBELLASS &Co,
Dec. 16, China, North G. steamer, 642, Mulier, Shanghai, Dec. 13, General,
SIEMSAEN & Co.
Departures.
Dec. 17, Columbine, for Canton. 17, Gipsy, for Saigon.
17, Racehorse, for Bangkok. 17, Chloris, for Bombay,
Passengers.
200
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 17TH DECEMBER, 1868. 100 +
New Advertisements.
HONGKONG HOTEL,
HIS HOTEL will be conducted under a new arrangeusent comirencing on the 1st of December. The Changes for Board will remain as follow
in only,
$15 a Board, 840 a month. Tilin month Dinners only $80 a month. On Breakfast or one Tiffin, 80 cents. One Dinner,
mer; $1.25.
to
Thero is an excellent assorthiant of wines for sale at moderate prices.
The Charges for Lodging will be very The
ably reduced Booms are offered į
dodgets! JOHN INGLIS $23,450, 40, Acting Secretary casional Visitors are charged $4 a day flongkang, December 12, 1868. de36 for their Rooma with or without board.
There is an ample supply of Bathrooms, and Gas is laid on throughout the house,
Hongking; November 28, 1868
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED
NOTICE.
LL Ordera for Goods Supplied to of
The Company will not undertake to pay
Order.
tf
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given that a GENE-
Auctions.
H. B. M. Gunboats HARDY" and
DRAKE" will be
BY
ED
AUCTION,
at the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, on
TUESDAY, the 9th February, 1800, (unleas previously disposed of by private agreement).
The Hardy is of 283 tons and 60 h. power. The Drake 238.
40
13
13
The following are the articles to be split with each vessel, viz
With the "Barby."
***Hell complete italiani
No muste or yards.
:. 3. Anchors,
1124 Fathons Cable.
PACIFIC MALT STEAM SHIP
COMPANY, A
THROUGH U. S. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK, THE Stoamer China, Capt. E. R. WAISAR,
1
will be despatched for Tokohemia and
San Francisco, on the 16ili Janváry," 1800.
A Steamer will leave Shrug har onl about same date, conirecting at Yokohama with above-named steamer
Passengera ticketed through to California,
Awnings.complete, with Iron Stan Mexico, Central and South America, the
Actions
Davits for 2 Bosts.
1 Dingy, 14 feet.
4 Vars and Awning..
Duwaton's Pumps (1 complete),
A work, done for the Hotel must be aigued by the Secretary of the Company,NERAL MERTING of the SHARE engines by Mesers: MAUDSLAY, SONE: AND A pair of 30 Hores Power high pressure for any Goods Supplied without such BOLDERS of the HONGKONG HONEL JOM FIELD, in fair working order. A set of 3
PANY, IAMETER, will be held at the Comboilers, considerably worn but repairable By order of the Board of Directors, paug's Hotel, Queen's Road, Hongkong,
Spare Geur. on TUESDAY, the 29th December, 1868, at half past Two. P.M., to receive the Re- for Directors *fport and Accounts and elect Dir
the ensuing year.
C. L NGDON DAVIES,
Necretary, Hongkong, November 27, 1868..
NOTICE.
LL Persons baving claims against the A Estate of the late JOHN CLARE, de ceased, Acting Assistant Surveyor General, are requested to send in particulars of same ARRIVAD. Per Ingeburg, Monsta Gold on or before the 1st day of December;
next, to amith, Labin and 3 Chinese.
Shipping Reports.
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The North German schooner Topsburg, from Nagasaki, reports the first part passage had strong N. W. breeze and brary
sea; the latter part moderate, N. Er mon- Boon till arrival,
The North Geratan steamer Chini, from Shanghai, reports fine weather and light N. E, monsoon all the passage down. On 15th inat, at 4 pm. passed steam-ship Dou- glas off Breaker Point; st. 7. p.in. passed steamer Japon off Puita Brança,
New Advertisements.
AMATEURS THEATRICAL
PERFORMANCE,
CLUB LUSITANO.
NDER the distinguished Patronage of
UNDE Excellent, the Major General
Commanding in China and Japan.
The Officers of the Garrison will perform
ON
Tuesday,
The With Insbes
AF THE
LUZITANO. THEATRE,
· Miss RILY O'CONNOR.
A New and Original Barlesque founded on
the Great Sensation Drama of the COLLEEN BAWN,
And the Laughable Farce
TO PARIS AND BACK FOR $5. Plan of the Theatre at Mesars LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Boxes, $12; Stalle, $2. Doors open at 8.30; Performance to commence at 9.
Hongkong, December 17, 1868.
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GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, will sell by Public Auction, in their Bales Booms, Queen's Road, on
FRIDAY,
18th inst, at Noon,-- Their usual largo. assortment of GOODS, namely:---
(Account of DENT & Co.'s Estate.)
2 Auchors, 2 Iron Lamp-posts, 1 Chain Cable, a number of Davits, 50 Largo Letter-boxes, etc., etc.
An Invoice of superior Ilats, Ex "Dunkeld," including all the newest shapes.
48 Cheddar Cheeses,
A number of fine Engravings.
25,000 Lefaucheux Cartridges.
About 50 Yellow Metal Rods, size
15/16.
A few doz. Men's Flannel Pants.
hides English Sole Leather. Octagon Clocks.
"
Ete,
etc.,
etc.
And any other GOODS that may offer. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lotr, with all faults and errors of description, at purobaser's risk on the fall of the hammer
Hongkong, December 17, 1868, de18
FOR FOOCHOW The A1 German: barque
RICA," Capt. DERLICH, will have immediate despach as above. For Freight, apply to
"SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, December 17, 1868..
F. 1. HAZELAND,
Solicitor. Supreme Court House. Hougkang, November 20, 1868. de31
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, beg to call attention to their new GOODs for the Season, received per recent arrivals,
For Christmas Tables. Mince Meat, Muscatele, Figs. Raisins, Crystallised Fruits, Currants, Plam Paddings. Rich Cakes, Dessert Biscuits. Orange, Lemon and Citron Peel, Fricusées de Grenouilles
Pork Cutlets, Truffled Sausage. Whitebait, Venison, Salmon. Truffles, Vanila, Bonbons. Prunes, Dessert Fruits.
Rose Water Crackcra.
Chedilar, Albert and Stilton Oheese.
A Boar's Head.
Krig's Champagne,
Glenlivat Whiskey. Ports, Sherriss, Bass. Liquenza in great variety.
Oilman's Stores of fret rate quality.
&c., do.
For the Children,
A splendid assortment of Toys..
Christmas Tree Ornaments. Games and Books of Games. Illustrated Gift Books.
Rocking Horas-Dragées,
A Child's Swing.
For Christmas and New Year's Gifts.
Faria Statuettes. Perfume Casca.
Dressing Canda.
Writing Cason. Flower Vases
Richly-bound and Illustrated Books. Stereoscopes, Slides and Boxes.
Fancy boxes of Baubous.
Photographic Albums. Cigar Magazines and Cases. Pipes and Cigar Tades.
e.,
In General New. Stock,
Eporting Gear of all kinds. Shooting Coats and Boots, Racing and other Saddlery and
Whips,
Mantelpieces, Grates, Fenders and
Irons.
Overland Trunka, Railway Valises Croquet Sete, Athletic Gent. Perfumery and Brushes. Wall-papers in large variety. Sbest Lead, Stern-plates. Electro-Plate in good selection. A large lovoice of Standard Works, Novels, Books on Athletics, & Fashionable Collars, Ties & Scarves. Carpets, Rugs, and Curtain Sticks and Umbrellas. Tweeds, Coatings and Flannels.'
And,
HONGKONG HOTEL:
HAIR DRESSING SALOON. PEN from 8. A.. to 8 r.at.; Sundays, 12 L or any Gentlemen who may feel the necessity of having any tansozial operation performed.
W. P. MOORE.
Many other seasonable GOODS. Hongkong, December 8, 1908, jans Bongkong, December 1, 1888.
of the above Mesting
At the conclusion of
An Extraordinary Meeting will be held to consider the advisability of attoring No. 33 of the Articles of Association.
da28
By Order of the Board of Directors,
O. LANGDON DAVIES,
Secretary. Hongkong, November 28, 1868.
Entertainments.
73rd REGIMENT THEATRICALS
BAND AMATEUR SOCIETY.
G. J. BURNE
BY the kind permission of Lieut.-Colonel The Members of the above will perform
at the
GARRISON THEATRE, North Barracks,
ON
WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, The 16th and 18th December, 1808, The Grand Comic Operatie Extravaganza,
BY
Muenry A. HARADAY and F. LAWRANCE, Entitted KENILWORTH,
OR
E QUERN, YE EARLE, AND TE MATDENNE. Queen Elizabeth, Mr. E MALONE. Earlo of Leicester,....Mr INGMAN.
MAGILL. Miss LOTTIE Amy Robsart...
Mr F. W. BARTLETT, Mr T H. BARNARD.
Walter Raleigh,.. Tresillian,
Dake of Busser,. Janet, .....
Varny,
Mr W. SNOW.
ByaGirlof the Period! Mr F MACKEY.
Wayland Smith,...Mr J. BULL. Michael Lambourne, Mr W. BEDFORD. Tony Foster, alias Mr T AKPREWA.
Fire the Faggot,
Giles Gosling, Mr T. HARDING.
To conclude with the laughable Farce in one Act, be
JORK COURTNEY, Esq., Entitled
THE TWO POLA'S Colonel Burapus.......Mr. G INGMAN. Jack Bump -q++++ Mr T ANDREWS Thomas Polt,....... Mr J. BULL. Peter Polt
Mr W. O. WEITIAM, Mr FW. BARTLETT Waiter.Täyt Jaimes,... Mr O, HENBY. Caroline Leslie, Miss M. HARDING. Miss Aurelia Fitz |
Miss AMY SNOW.
Oplinder Cover,
Cross Head,
Eccentric Ring,
Piston and Rod,
Propeller (brass),
1 in No..
Rod connecting, complete, 1
Feed pump rod,
Bilge do.
Slide
Guide blocks,
do. do.
With the ** Drake." Masts complete.
Yards do.
Rigging do. Anchor.
100 Fathoms Cable. -
Awnings complete.
"Davita
a for 3 boats. Dungy, 14 fest
2 Ours
7 Downtou's Pampa.
22.
All standing Suits, but square foresai A 40 torse Power high pressure engine by Mesars. PERN AND SONS, in good work- ing order.
The boilers of this vessel have been taken Ouk.
Spare Gear. Cylinder Cover, Eccentric Ring (brase),....... 4. Piston.
-42
do Rod,
umber block brüANJE,
Propeller (brasa), ...
Rad counceting, complete, 1
Fed pump. rod, ...
Bilge do do.
Slide
do.
Guide block,
1 in No..
1
11
patr
in No.
A. H. PRICE, Naval Storckeeper! Hongkong, November 27, 1803 foby
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
COURT OF DIRECTORE. Chairman,-GroBER JOHN HELLAND, Esq. Deputy Chairman-GEO, F. BEARD, Eaq. W. H. TORES, Esq. James B. TAYLOR, - SOLOMON D. SASSOON,
Esq. WELLAN LEMANN, JAB. P. DUNDASSON,
JOOST, Esq.
Esq.
Esy.
JULIVA MUNKA, MB, RICHSUDROWETT, Keq And
E. R. BELLOS, Esq.
herbert Nibble,.. Betsy Boodle, Miss LVOY BEDFORD, Mars,
„ELLEN QUINLIVAN. Orchestra by the remainder of the Band. PRICES OF ADMISSION,
Hongkong,
Reserved Seats,
........$2,00
0.20.
Front Seats, monotonic 3.00. Back Seats,
Tickets to be had from) Manager at Murray Barracks and at the Door of the Theatre on the Night of Performance.
Doms open at half past 8; Performance to onnmance at 9 precisely Manager,
---T. H BARNARD. VIVAT REGINA..
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION. 10WRA. & Co. have received instruc- Btions from A. H. PRIOK, Beq., H. M. Naval and Victualling Storekeeper, to sell by Public Auction, at the Naval Yard, Hongkong, on
TUESDAY,
29th Dec, 1868, at, 11 o'clock a.m.,
The undermentioned condemned and unserviceable Naval, and Victualling STORES, viz: --
About 56,000 lbs. Biscuits.
Managers,
Vioror Karssek, Esq. Chief Manager. Shanghae, ...DAVID MAULEAN, Esq. LONDON BANKERE.London and County Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED
Current Deposit Accounts at the rate
Atlantic States, and to England or France, both via New York and by lines from Pa- nama and Aspinwall.
Heturn tickets issued at a reduction of 10% upon the whole amount for the round voyage.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUE.
Shipping,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The N. German barque
** ALBATRÓSS"
Capt. OUKEN, will have quick
For Freight, apply to
despatch as above.
t: AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, December 10, 1868.
FOR NEW YORK, The 1 British ship
Capt. LANSDOWN, will load hure Zand" at Whatupes, and, have
quick despatch for the above port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Cou Hongkong, November 12, 1858.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American barque
STERLING" (BUILT IN 1866.) of 463 Tuns Register, HARDING,
Connections are insun at Panama with Master, having the greater portion of her Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Cen-naigo ongaged, will load here, and or teal and South America, at Aspinwall with Whampon, and have only despatch for the the Royal West India Mail Line, West above port. India and Pacific Stormy ship
For Freight, apply to
(Limited)
and the "French Transatlantic varion And, at New York, with the
Hines to Europe. Tickets issued for the following Steam-ship Lines: Cu- nard, Inman National, General Transat- New York and Havre Steam-
NOW
ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet
York
and Banner Steam-ship Co., and North German Lloyds.
Favorable
arrangements have been made for through passengers and freight to Ame rica, from Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, and, from Swalow, Amoy and Foochow
Through Bills of Lading given for Ports of Mexico, and on the West Coast of Cent tral and South America to as far as Valpa
to New York, raiso,
Liverpool, Southampton Franch
and St. Nazaire,
Freight to United States payable in ad- Fance
in Mexicau Dollars, or on delivery
in American Gold Coin with 8 per cent ad- ditional, at shipper's option.
For further information, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent,'
shipping.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA (Direct.).
HE P, O., S. N. Co. steam-ship
SULTAN,"
OLYPHANT &00, Hongkong, October 20, 1868.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. To follow the Marie."
The British ship
GOLDEN HORN," Captain Rios, will have early despatch for the abors port.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, December 2, 1818.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The A 1 British ship
"ROBLIN CASTLE," JAS. ALEXANDER, Master, of 644 tona Kegister,
For particulare, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 05 Hongkong, November 21, 1868, deal
FOR NAGASAKI." The A1 British schooner
"OFTY OF NIAGARA,” MITONELL, Master, having en gaged the larger portion of her will meet will quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
will learn for the above place at Noon-on-Hongkong
FRIDAY, the 18th inst.
W.. MACAULAY,
Superintendent Hongkong, December 10, 1868.
de18
inetant.
The Diamond Line S. S.
"UNITED SERVICE," will leave for Shangbai, on
port. Sunday morning next, 20th
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED,
Jeż1 Hongkong, December 16, 1868.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW,
The Steam-ship
“KHÔNG TUNG” Captain PTTMAN, will have immediate despatch for the
above parte.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPHAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 10, 1868.
FOR YOKOHAMA DIRECT,
The steam-chip
SHAFTESBURY," Captain Arrain, will leave this for the above port, ou Sunday morning next, the
20th inst., at daylight.
For Freight, &o.
LANDSTEIN & Co. November 28, 1868. **
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The N. G. barque
BA“ MÄRIK”
Captain KLENCKE, will have prompt despstab for the above.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1868.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
The first class French ship "LA PLATA"... JCEIN, Master, of 444 tons re
gister.
For particulars, apply to
FREDERIC DEGENAER
Hongkong, November 2, 1868.
Notices to Consignees,
B.S. “T. 4. GIBE," TROM SINGAPORE, PENANG & CALCUTTA, CONSIGNEES of Cargo by, the aboya- named steamor are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme STEIN & Co.
diate delivery of their Goods. Cotton will bo landed and stored at ship's expense but dě200 Hongkong, December 16, 1868. -
shipper's risk in Mesas MORGAN LAMBERT Co.'s Godown Marino Lot 63," and delivery may be had any time prior to the
to
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA
The British steamer
of 1 per orat per annum on the daily on Tuesday, the 23ud
balance.
Ju Fixed Deposite ---
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum,
6
53
"
4 per cent.
13
5
11-
21
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
per cent.
32
"
"
Credits granted on approved Securities, and overy description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the! chief Commercial places in Europe, india, Australia, America, China and Japan.
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager. Offeos of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, June 17, 1848
LOTTERY.
TWO DRAWING-ROOM SELF-ACTING. ORGANG, THE above are very fine Instruments, end at Ornament to a Drawing Room A quantity of Biscuit Dust, Flour, Run, Raisina Sloth, Caudles, Staves, 100 chances at $5 each. They are on view Headings, Iron Hoops, empty Cases and on the premises, 56 and 60, Wellington Tins, Iron Tanka, Implements, old Iron, treat, up to the date of drawing-24th December, 1868, at 1 o'clock p.m., provid (east and wrought,) Leather, Glass, Buxing the lottery be filled up. ting, Steel, India Rubber; Sacks and First prize, large Organ: second, amall painted Rags, Iron Chaks, Lignum Vitae, one.
F. DA CUNHA & Co. Crockeryware, Sheeting, Blue Cloth,
Hongkong, December 7, 1868. Cotton Drill Blue Serge, Blankets, Wrappers Beds, and Soap,
Also,
A Galley and a Barge
Etc., Etc., Eto, TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivory
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
BELLEVUE HOUSE, PRIVATE BOARD AND LODGING ESTABLISHMENT, Hollywood Road, No:6, next to the HOTEL D'EUROPE, lately Mrs VINTON'S.
CHARLES F SEABURG.
Hongkong, December 16, 1866, de29 Hongkong, December 8, 1868.
TA, GIBB,"
CupE: GARDNER, will be des- patched for the above ports,
inst., at 2 r.M. Despatches will close at 1 .. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BB LIVINGSTON & Co. GIBB, Hongkong, December 14, 1808.
FOR SAIGON.
24th inst., after which date Godown rent will be charged.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 14, 1888. del
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HE following esses have been landed and stored at the risk and expense of the Consignees, who are requested to tako de22
immediate delivery.
The North Germau barque “JOHANNA MATHILDE” Captain Losse, will have quick deepatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
"STEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, December 11, 1868.
FOR SINGAPORE,
The American Barque
"DESPATCH," Captain JONES, will bave quick deepatch as above..
+
For Freight, apply to
"JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong; December 9, 1868.
FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT.) The British Barque
"MELROSE," Captain KINDRED, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Fussage, apply to
JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1868.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. The A1 British ship KEDSP
tf
of 552 Tons Register.
For Particulars, apply to DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
Hongkong, December 4, 1868.
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ExBoogly, 31st October, 1988. VC 827
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ExImperatrice,"
Giaume
"4th Dec. 1868.
1. case Paper,
C. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent,
Hongkong, December 9, 1868.
"WHITEHALL" FROM LONDON.
HE above named vessel having arrived
in harbour,
Consignees of Cargo are
T
requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their floods. Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, November 23, 1858.
**ROSLIN CASTLE" FROM LONDON, YONSIONERS of Cargo by the above- named Vessel are requested to send in thoir Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves sel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, Hongkong, November 20, 1868,