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NOVEMBER 21869.
For Sale.
FOR SALE. Silver and Copper COINS, on view each day from 10 ..
THOS. HUNT & Co. October 22, 1869.
at the VICTORIA FOUND.
ring Gartens:-
SHEET IRUN, 6 by 2 to 8
13
27
Staffordshire SCRAP. $5 LOOMOOR, of sizes.
trouto 5 inches round,
ON, of all sizce,
er TUBES, from 2 to 34 of
au Blast ENGINE, and FAN
dation to melt 3 tons per hour. 500 dollars.
September 8, 1869.
FOR SALE,
nov8
British Empire, Invincibic
And Ulliera.
MODERATE PRICES.
ICES OF CHAMPAGNES,
etc., ctc, etc.
K&Co.'s Dry MONOPOLE,
ts and, piste, first class Dry
uet Coa Pale CREAM. s and pints, first class Dry
farceaux & Co.'s CARTE
EC, in quarts and pinte, first
9.
re & Fil's Carie BLANCHE,
pinta.
CLIQUOT, in quarto, pinte MOUSSEUX, in quarts and
COLLINS, in pinta.
'n Pale Dry SHERRY, white
on's Fale Dry SHERRY, by dry).
n's Pale Dry SHERRY,
on's Pale Dry SHERRY,
>
in wood and bottle.
RKING & Co., in hogsheads,
tra DUBLIN STOUT, by
, in quarts and pinte.
RANDY, GINGER WINE, TTERS.
L WHISKEY, in glass,
slay WHISKEY, íù glass. RANDY.
pard's OLD TOM,'
3. in and tins.
PATES, in and 1⁄2 tins.
CATINE LOAF SUGAR. ix FRUITS, in Juice and
ax JAMS and JELLIES.
ckwell' OILMAN STORES, ry requisite for Families and
AMS, CHEESE, and Break- in tine.
1BATS, in lb. 21h, dib, 6lb. 8E, GAME and VEGET- bry description.
PEAS. Regulation IME
CKLEAD, PLUMBAGO, NE, etc. etc.
IERT, ATKINSON & Co. Bugust 6, 1853,
FOR SALE,
tf.
contained in the Mortgage
Dretty,
valuable Premises situate in hg, abutting on Queen's Road and partly on the Praya on rmerly occupied by Mézara. ly & Co., and now in the oc fesars. E. Schellbuss & Co. are built ou Marine Lot No. held under Lease from the years, subject to a Crown
annum. The Premiaca are
ry, and the ground compri-
14,400 square feet,
Also,
blo Premises adjoining the estern boundary, formerly in
of the Asiatic Bank, and - Lot No. 614. There Pre- wise held under a Crown Feara, subject to s Crown e per auuum, and the Lot
la of 6,750 square feet.
aluable Property will be sold tion in Hongkong on some tich due notice will be given), sly disposed of by private
barticulars, apply to
TH, AKCHER & Co.,
C. CALDWELL, Est
3rd August, 1869.
es and Lands.
No. 1998. NOVEMBER 2, 1869.]
Houses and Lands.
FOR SALE OR TO LET.
HAT desirable Residence No. 17 Caine Road, consisting of DWELLING HOUSE, with Uut uses and Stabling for 4 Horses attached, lately recupied by The Huble. W. E. ENTE
New Advertisements.
NAGASAKI PATENT SLIP.
THE CHINA MÁIL.
QUOTATIONS.
HONGKONG, 2nd Nocember, 1869.
BIS SLIP is now available for docking OPIUM.
Ships of 1. 200 Tons or under, and all work connected therewith, as also in the SHIPWRIGHTS, JOINERS, BOAT- BUILDERS, SPAR-MAKERS, and gene- The House has been recently red curatedral departments is under experienced Eu- and is in thorough repair.
Apply to
JOHN GERRARD, Hongkong, August 16, 1869.
TO LET.
ti
(With immediate possessione) CIEVERAL Strong New GODOWNS, very
ropeau Superintendence. The SLIP has been meat substantially constructed, in a perfectly land-locked and socure position, and has been pronounced by compétent zu- thority as equal to any existing works of the same kind..
Charge, for three days use of the Blip, Une Dollar per ton, and all labour, mate conveniently situated on Marine Lotrial, de, supplied on moderate terms. For No. 63, between Mesara Joan Brad & Co.'s further information, opply to premises and Messre Gian, Livingston & Co.'s Wharf,
For Particulara, apply to
A. MCLEOD,
At Mesin Gibb, Livingston di Cola
Hongkong, April 26, 1869.
TO LET.
tt
With Immediate Possession. THE Upper and Lower part of the HOUSE ON PEDDER'S WHARF, lately
unpied by
THOS. HUNT & Co. Hongkong, July 16, 1869,
TO BE LET.
17TH Possession from the lat October next, the HOUSE AND OFFICE
W
No. 1, Gough Street, at present occupied
by Mere KIRCHNER BOGER & Co.
Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, June 30, 1889.
LIGHTERAGE AND STORAGE. THE Undersigced will undertake to land
Cotton, Rice, Coals, and other Mer- chandise, in theirown Boats, and to receive the same on STORAGE in First-class Gra hite gedowns; on Moderais Terms,
ROH, S. WALKER & Co. Bongkong, March 4, 1866,
TO LET
WITH immediate possession, the House
and Offices, No. 4, Gough Street, laly occupied by beesra A, WILKINSON &
Apply to
0c.
0
C1BB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1968.
TO LET.
NK FLOOR of a house in Queen's
Road, well situated.
ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, March 23, 1809.
New Advertisements.
LAOU-TI-K
J. UNGWELLIN & CO,
Medical Hall, Shanghai.
And sold by
R
G. GLASSE, Victoria Dispensary,
Bungkung
HAIR
WASH
NOTICE.
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UYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
The Annual Rates for FIRE INSURANOZ o the various classes of Buildings and their contents will remain as follows, until fur ther notice, viz. :-
Detached and semi-detached During-Monuses (removed from the Town) and their Contents.
Other Ehelling-Houses (simi-
larly situated) and their Contents.
OfHessand Gadowns and their
Contents.
per cout.
per cent,
1 per cent.
Other Risks by special arrangement.
The following rates will be charged for Short Period Policies-
Not exceeding 10 days por cent.
Not exceeding One
Boliciter,
Month,
per cent,
tt
Above One Month
and not exceeding
per cent.
Above Three Months
i per cent.
TO LET. mmediate Possession.
Terrace, Elgin Streat,
NE, CRAWFORD & Co.
eptember 29, 1869.
TO LET.
e 1st December next.
tf:
Residence situated above
Read, recently in the occu
SMAN, EB,
rs, apply to
OB. 8 WALKER & Co.
ctober 9, 1869.
ED HOUSE TO LET.
Terrace, ELGIN STREET, nished with good English URE, with possession from
NE, CRAWFORD & Co
ctober 1, 1869.
TO LET. mediate Possession.
DW at Pokefblum.
to
JE, CRAWFORD & Co.
eptember 1, 1889.
MBERS, D'AGUILAR STREET.
of these desirable Onas;
o vacant, and can be had
rms. Apply to GLAS LAPRAIK & US. bbruary 6, 1800,
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and not exceeding Six Months,
Patna, New, $530
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ALFRED ERNEST ALBERT,
The Duke of Edinburgh, Z. G., E.T. MAY IT PLEASE YOUR ROYAL GANES
The Members of the Parsee omiinnity, resilent in Hongkong, desire to approach the sincerest loyalty to the Queen, and of Your Royal Highness with expressions of affectionate regard to Your Royal lighussa, both individually, and as representative of Her Majesty.
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have been a rack by the contrast presented by the peculiar habits and waters of the Japanese and he Chinese. Your reception everywhere has been gratifying, and though the Colony of hongkong is more remota from Lugland than almost any other of her possessius, aid in extent perhaps the least, its residents however yield to none in fer- vent loyalty to the Crown sud warto attach- mout to the Royal Family. We all feel grateful for the visit you have paid to Commuter again tender their warm thanks Hongkong, sus in particular the City Hall to you for tonuring this ceremonial with your presenc We shall long look back The Face residents in the dominions of with pleasure to this auspicione day, and the Queen of England, or rather the Em-earnestly pray that Your Royal Highness press of India as they are proud to style may be based with health, long life, and the great benefits of the enlightened rule eir Sovereign, bave ever been sensible of under which it is their fortune to be placed;To which His Royal Highness read and those who are temporarily sojourning the following reply -- in this Colony feed that they cannot appro- priately allow the present opportunity to Pass without expressing their loyalty and respect; and they trust they may be por rutted to cherish the bups that the heart- felt welcome with which they now groet Your Royal Highness, will be retained as a small item in the happy reculections of Your Royal Highness's travels round the world.
We have the honor to be
Your Royal Highness's
(Signed)
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obedient and humble servants,
D. RUTTUNER.
JENANGLER FRAMJEE HUARY. BATOOJGE PALLANJEK RANJES, NUSSERWANJBs P. ». FerozĘ.
prosperity.
GENTLEME,It is with mingled feelings of g.sufication at the duty which I have been called upon to undertake, and admira tion of the magnificent structure which is before wa, that I bave complied with your invitation to inaugurate this building.
It is my must estuest prayer that this beautiful Hall way realize all the expre tatious of its promoters, and continuo throughout the great future of this Colony a source of permanent and ever-increasing prosperity.
I shall never cease to rejoice that I have bean enabled to visit this distant portion of the British Empire, and to become acquainted with a people of which I shall carry box with me the most pleasing re- collections.
very fine exhibition of enamels attracted! Mr D. Buttunjre next appeared as much attention from His Royal High-spokesman of the Parsee deputation, and ness and those who accompanied him, read as follows:-- they proceeded through the Library and To His Royal Highness thence upstairs to the Theatre. This received unqualified encomiums, which must be extremely satisfactory to the gentlemen under whose care the architec tural and decorative departments were carried out. Thence promenading the ante-rooms the party reached the reception room, when H. K. H. seated himself on the dais prepared for him, and the pri. vate reception for local Officials, Consuls, and Naval and Military Officers of Rank took place. At about 11.45 the public Levee commenced. We subjoin a list of the names banded in, with the remark that no order of precedence was observ ed, and noue is attempted in this list. ... 23.15
23.75 a 29.00 Mesere. Hayllar, J. W. l'earce, A. Zim- 4.60
mern, J. B. Coughtrio, E. S. Sage, R. Dale, 4.58
A. S. Cohen, Hart, B. Rose, S. Hook, A. 9 a 11 E. Vaucher, A. Coxon, S. A. seth, W. Legge, Major Keuuan, Mr. W. Lemann, 16 p. c. disa.. Brien, Bears. N. B. Dennya, A 24 prew.
c. Heaton, F. D. Lalcaca, G. Farkyn, 344 p. c. pre. C. Usuund, W. W. Reisinger, Frank Arm. 60 p. c. dis. strong, W. Park, S. C. Gattierrez, W. F.
Rus-oil,
T. Mercer, G. H. Padday, Dr. Locuhead, Messrs. . P. Chater, Bi. Mur. ray, E. B. Belilius, &. E. Endicott, R. C. Sela, D. Burjojee, J. M. Vickers, J. H. Roberts, C. G. Coutenry Agostinho (i. Komane, J. M. Armstrong, W. Pestonjee, 8. F. Baxay, & D. Gubbay, H. C. Cald- well, 8. D. Snesson, E. J. H. Willcocks, Gilleon, A. F. Chambers, ti. U. Haywood, T. Pyke, J. P. Duncansum, H. G. Jamet, J. bienke, Hoimce Grauger, H. E. Davis, J. Berwick, U. Sharp, F. 4. Quin, H. Hodges, 30.226 F. W. Mitchell, Jr., W. H. Foster, Jr., 30.087 Maclean, Luis de Orbata, A. Heard, W, H.
Mr Smith explained the Forbes, A. Kauffaun (M..), J. Loyor, Jose Sauger, J. Custer, Rev. John Piper, Mesars object of the address; and after each Altre Lister, D. Muncherjee, G. A. Med. Dember of the large deputation had paid Hail, J. W. Wood, W. Selway, J. B. withdrew. This address covered a large fun, T. Griffia Stack, B.P. Kanjee, F. G. T. their respects in their own fashion, they Holland, J. Studd, Rubt. Walker, Dr. surface of eritason silik, and was in the raper, Diessrs G. Crichton, D. E. Cald form of a most claimately ornamented well, I. Larouce, G. M. Bain, Lieut. And illuminated scroll. We will publish M. Whist, surgeon Wilkins, Mr D. Mac & translation in our Overland edition. Macgregor, J. W. Williams, A. R. Belilios, ment Schools) then introduce the depu- Dermott, Rev. Nacken, Mosers John Mr F. Stowart (Inspector of Govern-
whom there were about a dozen. The but it may suffice for the present to state Ales. Falconer, W. A. Wetherall, Lieut. tation of Government Schoolmasters, of
We shall give some further particulara col, Rev. Father V. L. Galiza, Mesare
as to decorations, c., at a future time; Delbauce, E. Bebre, P. M. Usuf, Hev.
address (which was buetly explained by that the building and its decorations Mr Stewart to his Royal Highness) took our visitors a little by surprise re- Berghiguoli, Messrs G. L. Tomin, A. L Agabe, Jr., E. Alford, E. Sharp, J. K. consisted of a roll of red satin with garded as a civico colonial display in a Davis, J. Hart, . C. Cohen, P. 6. Laurie, variegated border, the back being of Alfred Hancock, J. H. dos Remedios, B green silk. The characters were beauti place so far removed from the greater D. de Rosario, kobt. S. Walker, Ales. fully written in gold, as in that from the McLeod, 6. F. Heard, A. N. Blakeman, Chinese Community, but the latter must W. Wilson, A. C. Dulcken, J. Hoss Anton, be admitted to have con more gorgeous E. Arthur, W. Jones (B.N.), Capt. de Lou guerille, Dr. Dads, Messrs. R. Remedios, and costly than the former. The follow
. B. Burrows, Jr., L. G. Petel, Dr. Young, ing is a translation : -- es E. Meyers, Rich. Deacon, N. Pes toujcs, Dr. Adings, Messrs S. Ezekiel, T. G. Lisad, F. I. Heleland, Lieut. Fletcher, Cour. G. Fitzroy (BN), Mr R, W. OFFICIAL LANDING OF H. R. H. Miller (..), Mesers W. H. Emory, Fred, Middleton, Lieut. 2. 8. Smith, Com
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tify to his numerous Pa- trons and the Public generally that his establishment has been 9th Nov., at 11. To and through the Unite Kingtion via Marseilles, engaged by the Committee of to Frange and other Continental the Hongkong Club so as to
Per La Compagnie des Services Mari timca des Messageries Imperiales Steamer TIGRE, on Tuesday, the
India,
Heuders n, Mr G. W. Rippon, Colonel J.
G.
States (in a closed mail to France); place it at the disposal of Hand Com. Crowsby (a.), Mr W. F. Alar to Saigon, Singapore, Galle, Aden, Seychelice, Reunion and Mau R. II. The DUKE OF EDINBURGH, ritius, uez and Alexandria; after and in consequence thereof will which no latter can be received. Letters for Registration will be received be closed to the 'ublic for four- until 10 a.. on the 9th November, teen, days from the 2nd inst. Correspondence intended to be forward-
ed by the vessels of the above compa- ny must be superscribed per Message- ries Imperiales Packet
Money Orders on any of the Money
Order uffices, in the United King dom will be granted until 10.3. on the 9 November,
F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.
General Post Office, Hongkong, Gelober 80, 1869.
nof
DAVID BROWNE, Proprietor. Hongkong, Nov. 1, 1869.
THE CHINA MAIL.
BOX, LESDAY, Nov. 2, 1869,
is hereby notified for general in on that, the Contract betwrun the His Royal Highness made his official ment of Mauritius and the Union entry into Hongkong this forenoon, -ship Company, for the Conveyance ails once a Month between Ceylon and under the most auspicions circumstances rilius, and between Mauritius and and with royal punctuality. The prepa-
baying terminated, the correspon dence for Mauritius will be forwarded from rations for the land of boter made this Ufice in the Mail for Aden, from and carried out adinirably by Captain
whence it will be sent to its destination by
AND 63 OTHERS. The Chinese deputation was next intro- duced by Mr Smith (Registrar General), and the peacock's feathers and peculiar togas of the leading men must have been somewhat of a novelty to Hia Royal Highnes.
AN ODE IN HONOUR OF HIS ROYAL HIGH- NESS PRINCE ALFRED OF ENGLAND.
Illustrious Privasi
Thon art all glorious as leaves of Gom, and
as branches of Goid. Thou art skilled in War: skilled also in
Letters,
Boaven having gifted thee with matchles
talenta,
Stewart, B. O'Hara, Rev. R. 8. Gal laghan, Mr W. B. Olmsted, Captain H. Blansing, Meera D. R. Caldwell, J. A. dos Remedios, A. Lyons, W. Kaya, William R. Landstein, Lieut. II. B. Thou art now visiting may lands, Mears W. Macaulay, B. I. Gazder, J. J.May happy stars shine on all tuy path! Lee, Lieut. Metowau, Dr. J. Knoban, and glory accompanies thy boyl Banner. Franse Keser, Dr. Lees, Lieut. All regard thes with respect, and hid thee Com C. B. Robinson, Musers R. Richards, Mr D. Aulianjao, Surgeon Ra botham, Messrs Phillips, C. H. Morgan,
the French Mail Packets leaving Aden for Thomsett, in the launch, and the avenue Southwell, B. E. Gall, W. E. Riding. Itaanion and Mauritius on the 23rd of each made up of boats, ours, rowers, and flags Mouth.
dressed to Mauritius.
2. No alteration has been made in the presented very lively appearance on rates of Postage on correspondence ad- the clear blue water of the harbor. The 3. As the communication with Natal and Guitar, all the other men of war, and the Cape of Good Hope is thus cut oil, the many of the merchant vessels, wore gaily correspondence for those Colonies, inlcas marked to be forwarded by Private Ship, dressed in bunting; and the Fedder's will, in future, be sent in the Mails for London at the following rates of Pastage, which must be paid in advance, vis- Upon Letters aunt by way
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Marseilles,............04 Newspaper vió Southaut-
pton,.. Newspapers via Marseil-
Irs,...... Book Packets via South-
ampton,.......... 10
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After the reception, the deputations from the Hongkong Community, the Parsee Community, the Chinese Commu- hity, the Chinese Schoolmasters, and the presented; and the addresses therefrom City Hall Community, were in turn
read and received.
Hongkong Community, which is in the Mr T. Pyke read the address from the following terms:
To His Royal Highnega
ALFRED ERNEST ALBERT,
Wharf was in all the glory of its trium phal archway, the pier being laid with crimson cloth. The read to the Clock Tower whatlined by the 75th Regiment,
Duke of Edinburgh, K.G. &c. and an intense crowd assembled bere We, the inhabitants of the Colony of and on every available spot or verandah longkong, desire to approach Your Royal Bighness to offer our heartful congratula. commanding a view of the Prince's dis-tions and weloome upon your arrival at this remote dependency of the Crown of embarkation.
Precisely at eleven o'clock, the hur- It affords as peculiar pleasore upon the
Great Britain.
walconie.
Dear to us the awcot Tong treo, thy love
will abide with us:
All will cherish remembrance of thee, Hare, in Hongkong, royal favours su.round
116.
Our youth, by education, are made talented: Thuy have all the biceings of knowledg
and retinemont.
Royal Prince! Thon bast condescended to
visit us:
We, the schoolmasters, approach thee with
reverence.
Deigu, too, to convey to Her Majesty, they
Queen,
This our sincerest wish, that she may enjoy Fertect Peace, Happiness, Length of Days,
and the Love of All.
[Signed by all the Government School masters in Hongkong.]
Hon. W. Keswick (as Chairman of the City Hall Committee) then stepped forward, accompanied by the members of
I thank you for your kind wishes on my behalf and for the expressions of your loyalty to the Crown, and warm attachment to the Royal Family
ALFRED.
To the City Hall Committee, And thus the ceremonies in connection
with the inauguration and opening of the City Hall were concluded; the clock noon, aurid the cheers of all as rines retiring shortly after twelve sembled sud the simius of the National
tank and genial manner shown by the Authem. it must be said that the open, Prince has made a very strong impres sion in his favor.
centres of civilization.
LOVAL
Ws are requested to state that the Thes- trical performance to be given to-morrow evening, in honor of . R. H. the Luke of Edinburgh, will commence at 8.30 P.M., Lim doors to be opened at 8 o'clock.
AFTER what we have already said regarding the illuminations, thers need not be unch added except as to the general effect of the unitod and univoria edort to make it an undoubted enOCESS. Not only has this desired result been arrived at in the pro- portion which Hongkong might be expected produce, but the result has been such would have done credit to any city in Rurope. Every one who saw the way
bor, agree that only at one or two spots superior pivot of ilumination, and the general effect of all as seen from the Har- in the would is auch an unqualitled success possible.
In addition to what we have already deɛ. cribed, we may notice the Kowlong Police vation Dr Murray'a hense, the ontline of
minor details must be reserved for a future the Gap, the P. & Co letter ** 4." and the red cross over St. Paul's College, as deserving of special mention. Any
isstv.
under 4 rabs from the Galatea and the line of occasion of this the first visit of a Member Committee, and read the following ad-chuess stepped aside and gave place to the
of H.M.S. Gatatea, joined most heartily H.R.H, the Dake of Edinburgh, as Captain with his aftiers in hidding good-bye to år old Admiral's departure from China was miral Keppel. It is a long time since an regarded with so much interest as was that of Sir Heary Keppe's this morning per Salsette His Royal Highness pulled the viral to the steamer, the other care being stroko oar in the boat which tock the Ad- taken by officers of the Galatra,-Comme tore Jones acting as coxewain. When the boat came alongside the steamer, His Royal oz., 20 conte, above 4 uz. and unt ex-boats came swelling along the boat line, Colony to express our loyal sentimenta to To His Royal Highness
of the Royal Family of England to this dress -- Queding 8 oz.; and 20 cents for
Admiral in going on board, and then (tak- additional 8 oz.
and the oara of the various crews rusosubjects and so esteemed and respected by a Son of a Sovereign so beloved by Her
ALFRED ERNEST ALBERT,
ing off his cap) tried,Now, bays, give us Book Packeta vià Marseilles, 14 centu awler 4 cz.; 28 cents above fer and not like a tall fence along the avenue; when other nationalities as is Her Majesty Queen May IT PLEASE YOUR ROYAL HIGHNESS,
cheer." Three itearty cheers were then led off Duke of Edinburgh. by the Duke, which were taken up and couti exceeding 8 oz and 28 cents for every immediately the Duke's boat, with the Victoria,
The City Hall Committee desirs me to Admiral Keppel himself replying with one nted by thosa on board the mail ateancer, additional 8 ounces,
We bog also to express a hope that Your welcome you most warmly to the Colony of cheer more as the steamer was moving, Royal Standard, came up the strait. As Reyal Highness will experience some ples Hongkong, and to convey to Your Royal The incident was regarded with interest F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General,
His Royal Highness stepped on to the sure in finding at 30 great a distance from Highuess the expression of their grateful by all. Admiral Koket and Ris Excellency Jeneral Post Office, Hongkong,
home, how in the space of a few years thanks for the kind consideration you have the Governor were both on board. About pier, he was received by His Excellency ander the enlightened Reign of Her Blost displayed in honoring this ceremonial with half a dozen yachts accompanied the stea- 9th September, 1869.
the Governor, and all the leading officials Gracions Majesty, and under the Blessings your presence. When the first stone of the iner dbwa the barbour; and the Vice-Com- of the Institutions of England, and the City Hall was laid by His Excellency themedore of the Yacht Club (Mr Hawket, by
every
It is hereby notifed, by order of His Above Six Months, The full Annual Rate Excellency Sir Richa Graves MacDon ueil, that henceforward, the rates of Pos tage chargeable on Packets of Printed Papers or Patterns of light weight sent from Hongkong to the United Kingdom when forwarded via Southampton, will be aa follows:
of 1 per cent. ROB. S. WALKER & Co., Agents Royal Insurance Company. Bangkong, September 18, 1968.
SAYLE & Co.j VICTORIA EXCHANGE, }} ( Y ( K ( A G
HAVE RECEIVED KA MAIL STEAMER.
Large Burtiment of MILLINERY,
BONNETS, and HATS, of the latest fashions.
A nice assortment of SILK, MUS. LIN, and GRENADINE, for Evening Wear.
A Ele assortatent of new French FLOW. ERS, HEAD-DRESSES and FEATHERS,
A large assortment of
new THMI- BUNGS and FRINGES in all dolore,
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Kid GLOVES,
in white and colors, all sizes..
Gentlemen's Drab Shell and Felt HATS
Bine and Green GOSSAMERS, &c.
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT,
20. Foucher Road, Shanghai. Bongbong, February 3, 1800,
For Packet not exceeding one
ounce in weight,............... 2 cents. For a Packet above one and
not exceeding two ounces,... 4 ents. and of double these rules when forwarded via Marseilles.
Packets of greater weight than two uinces will remain eubject to the same rates as are now chargeable, viz. :
cents for every four ounces when for warded via Southampton, and 12 cents for every four oauces when for
waried via Marseilles,
prestige of Her name, & Colony su int hur-portant and cons derable as this has arisen shores of the most populous and oxclusive and been maintained in peace upon the Empire in the world.
connected with Hongkong, both British and foreign. The shoutings and rahs with which the Prines was then received by the mass outside the arch.
With sentimenta of loyalty and respec We have the honor to be Your Royal High-
His Royal Highness then read, in a very clear and hearty manner, the fol- lowing reply:-
Prost Governor in February, 1867, none the courtesy of Mr Gore (Me Hawke, by who were then pressut could bare anticiis Rag on this occasion on the fino Amari- are that it completion and formal open a yacht Loit.rer.
A ing would be inaugurated under the gracious anapices of the Arst British Prince who has ever visited the distant Eust.
SOMETHING TO Love. The heman heart, This happy termination of their labore of course, bas its pouting fits; it determines will more than compensate the Committee I to live alone, to tro into desert places, to for the many dilen ties, delays, and dis. have no eniployment, that is, to tore no- appointments with which they have had to thing, but to keep on sullenly beating, contend in bringing the arduous undertak-boating, beating, until death lays his little ing to a successful conclusion.
fuger on the sulky thing, and all is still. !
qualy pleased to accede to our request auri way, shut out from human company, it falls Your Royal Highneer has been graci goes away from the world, and straight- formally to open an institution which we in love with a plant, a stone-yea, it sincerely hope will prove of permanent daudles cat or dog, and calls the creature benent to the residents of Hongkong. Wo darling. Yes, it is the beautifal necessity es already beast of a library recently of our nature to love something-Jerreld. formed, and which, though still not very The Earl of of pompous notoriety works upon the East, and that portion of personally the produce of bis dairy, and extensive, contains several very valuable and parsimonious celebrity, superintenda it especially with which we have most to not unfrequently sells the milk to the do: the museum we trust will soon be village children with his own hands. One filled with choice and curious specimens of morning a pretty little girl presented her the natural and artificial productions of the penny and her pitcher to his lordship for vast Empire, the borders of which we milk. Pleased with the appearance of the are situated, while provision has been made child, he patted her on the head, and gave in the Theatre and the bail room for the her a kiss. "Now," said he, my pretty lass, you may tell, as long as you live, that rous vieitora
you have been kissed by an earl." "Ah," penny thought." replied the child, but yon took the
way must have been conclusive proof! that his reception was cordial and hearty ness' most obedient Servants, in the highest degree. The hurrah com- | monly termed the British cheer was mingled with the more jerky, but not
GENTLEMEN, So awer that I can re- leas hearty, welcome of the Germans, and turn to your address will afficiently convey to yell my thanks, or express the pleasure the "viva" of other nationalities.
I have derived from the manifestations of Amongst those who accompanied the loyalty and affaction to Her Majesty the Governor of the Wharf were--Hon. Queen by which I have been met upon my Acting Chief Justice Pauncefote, Hen, arrival in Hongkong Acting Attorney General Pollard, Hon, which has been afforded me of visiting this For myself I rejoice at the opportunity Colonial Secretary, Hon. C. C. Smith, city, the great Emporium of British Trade Hon H. B Gibb, Hor. W. Keswick, iu China and whe growing prosperity Hon. J. B. Taylor, Hou. R. Rowett. offers so striking an example of what may Dr. Murray, Colonial Surgeon, a large be effected by query and enterpries under number of British, America, and Spanish the influence of free instituti pe
1o your inagnificant harbor the navies Laval officers, and Consular officials, of Great Britain can ride in safety whilst including Mr D. B. Robertson, But continue to prosecute that Commercial amasement of the residents and our pure H.M. Consyl at Canton His Royal activity which, under their protection, Highness Having entered the chair would seem to make Hongkong one of the prepared for him, inrdediately proceeded thost important cities of the East, and to to the City Hall, where troops drawn raise her intrabitants to a high prosperity. up in line, with the Band of the 29th,
I will only add that I shall ever, iske For Swatow, Amoy and Fonchow-Per received him with the usual form on all that promotes the pros Asuf, at noon, on Thursday, the 4th in-lities. Entering the Building he was
perity of this loyal and enterprising com. ionoity, met by the Continittee, who escorted him
ALFRED toound the various rooms. Commencing To the luhabitants f the
with the Museum, where Mr Landstein's Colony of Hongkong
This alteration will apply to Printed Circulars, Price Lists, Market Reports and all printed papers other than Newspapers, as well as to Books and Trade patterns or samples.
F. W. MIT HELL, Poolmaster General."
General Post Offee. Honkong, 13th August, 1869.
stant,
UNDER DESPATCH,
For Shanghae. Per str. China, Imorrow, the 3rd instant, at 4 p.m.
constitute one of the greatest orusinents of The building itself may fairly be said to the City of Victoris," and will long re THREE little boys were disputing as to dound to the honor of the architects by whose father said the shortest race. First whom it was designed and completed. Boy-"My father says, 'Lord, we thank Your Royal Highness has but just arriv. Thee for these provisions." Second Bor ed from visiting Australia, where you have "Androine says, 'Father, bless this food soon what British energy and perseverance to ta. Third Toy-ab but mine's bave sabieved in its vast and flourishing the beat of all; be shoves his plate towar Colouies, and still more recently you post mamma, and say, 'Darn ye, Hill up.'
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