Notices to Consignees.
NOTICE.
TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX Q. 8. 8. CO. S. 8. SARPEDON, BROM LIVERPOOL.
HIPPING Orders must be obtained from the Undersigned not later than the 10th Instant, for shipment per Priam,"
} BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE,
Agento Hongkong, January 5, 1876.
ja10
8. 8. EGERIA, FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
CONSIGNEES of Goods by the above
Steamer are hereby notified, that the Cargo is being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence delivery may be obtained
-Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless applied for by the Consigness bafore Noon To-day, the 3rd Instant
To-day's Advertisements.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA,
The P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s 8, 8. "MALACCA
will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the Gwalior with the next English Mail.
A. MOIVER, *Superintendent.,
Hongkong, January 7, 1876.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI. (Taking Cargo at through rates for. NAGASAKI & HIOGO.)
The P. & O, S, N, Óo.'n B. & "GWALIOR
will leave for the above plass! about 24 hours after her arri- val with the next English Mail
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent. Bongkong, January 7, 1875.
STEAM FOR
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by | Singapore, Penang, Foint de Galle,
SIEMSSEN & Co.j
Agents.
jalo
Hongkong, January 3, 1876.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
THE S. 8. "Arratoon Apcar", having
arrived from the abuse porta, Con signees of Cargo by her are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods
Aden, Buex, Malta, Brindisi, Aucona, Venice, Mediter- ranean Ports, Southampton and London;
ALSO Bombay, Madrag, Galoutta and Australia.
PAXINHOLAR AND ORIENTAL STRAK NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-alp KASHGAR, Captain BAKEE, with Her Mafeny's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Vargo impeding her discharge will be Oarge, will leave this for the above placos, landed and stored at their risk and exon THURSDAY, the 20th Instapt, at
Noom pense,
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, January 4, 1876.-.-
Jall
YONSIGNEES of Cargo per German Barque IRIS, WENDT, Master, from Hamburk are requested to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from Alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge will be. landed and stored at Consignees risk and
expense.
-"
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
WM. PUSTAU & Oo,,
-Agente Hongkong, January 3, 1876.
BRITISH SHIP GRYFE, FROM
. LONDON.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Named Vessel aro horoby requested to sand in their Bill of Lading to the Under aigned for countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods....
Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel, will be landed and stored at Con. signeas' risk and expense.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U04
Agents.
Hongkong, December 30,–1875.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
8. 8. AMAZONE.
TOTICE. NONSIGNESS of Cargo per 8-8-
"Indus," from London, in cou- nection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that thefe Goods are being landed and stored at their risk 81 the Company's Godowns, whence delivers may be obtained from MONDAY, the 3rd January, 1876,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless intimation is received from the Con signees, before 5p.m. To-day, requesting it to be landed here.
** Bills of Lading will be counteraigned by the Undersigned.
CARGO will be received on board unt Noon SPECIE and PARCELS at the Office antli 2 P., on the 19th Idem.
For particulars regarding Freight and. Passage, apply At the P. & 0; 8, N, Co.'s Office, Hongkong.
is
Goode remaining unclaimed after Tavas DAY, the 6th Inst., at Noon, will be subject || to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurance has been offected..
O. BERTRAND,
Principal Agents
Hongkong, December 30, 1876.
Intimations.
CONTENTS AND VALUE OF TAGKAGZE ABE REQUIRED.
A written declaration, of the Contents and
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tion of Ordinary Letters, Books, News papers, da., until 2,80 P..
ALFRED LISTER,
Postmaster General,
General Post Cffee, Hongkong, December 28, 1875.
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POETHE-HONGKONG PROTOGRAPHTO CO.,
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N.B.-Mr EVERITT obtained the certificate
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Hongkong, October 80, 1875.
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[No. 9910-JANUARY 7, 1876.
the rest, and now the faster he goes the more was expected it would turn out.
it olinge to him. He divos, plunges and kicks No objection could be taken to the Chinese to no purpose, and soon becoming confused
and worried, returns to the surface, when the population electing a Committee to rsich same process of surrounding him with an- over questions affecting their welfare and other net is gone through. Again he dashed
affanly to become more confused and frighten- interest; but anch a body should be en ed, when coming to the surface ence more, tirely disassociated from the Tang, Wah tired and worried, he is pierced with the Hospital. In fact it is open to question primitive harpoone mentioned, until killed whether it would not be advisable, nudez... He is then towed on shore, cut up, and sold for food-and very repulsive food it looks. all circumstances, to go further, and
We could easily quote more, but the pronounce the members of the Tung, Wal foregoing is a fair specimen of the Hospital Committee ineligible for appoint. ;, "Notes" Starosty inferior in style grement to any other Committee.*** "Thu those by Mr Gubbins relating to the latest exhibition of forward presumption road between Avamori and Niigata. will surely auffice to convince the Govern He mentions by the way a curious philo.
logical fact that in one district as many mont of the bad policy of soknowledging as five different expressions for. "yes" the Committee in any other capacity than were met with, calculated, as he says, to as guardians of the Tung-Wah Hospital." give some idea of the difficulties which stand in the way of `a traveller under- -
standing and being understood by the THE HONGKONG NATIVE PRESS, speople with whom he is thrown into Tify. Chinese Mait gives a tranplation of communication. The other two itiner the letter under the initials of J. 5. on the ary papers are valuable, we can easily subject of Who owns Macao," and pro- belleve, to local residents, but present
little matter for comment. The meteor mises to reply to the same when the files of ological observations are most carefully newspapers referred to in the letter have
propiled and (an unusual quality in such been consulted. papera) most readably put together. The
The Chương. Ngợi San Pa (the Chinese range of temperature at Nagasaki, for the issue of the Daily Press) thinks the anolent Fear noticed was, we observe, from 25,9}
system of conscription for the simny should to 93. Fah,
be revived,
Constructive Art_in_Japan" in a
The Universal Circulating Herald has an fascinating heading, and Mr Brunton has dealt with it very happily. We should article on the reforms of Government much like to quote, but this the limite which Chins/should adopt. The report of of our space forbid. We may note how. over that the Yedo brick would appear tried the other day at the Summary Court, the case of Lum Koons. Thang Shun Yee, to be lamentably inferior to its London.
made cousin. The latter absorbs 1/15th drags its dreary length through the columns of its weight of water and stands on an of this paper. The report, or rather the average a pressure of 800 lbs to the translation, has not up to the present come The publication of this issue commenced square inch the Yedo brick absorbs 1/5th to an end yet, part of the evidence of the 7.30 p.m.
of its weight of water and will only
stand about 300 lbs. per square inch witness for the defence being still wanting. The Hakodate brick is described as the
addressed to the United Kingdom Fio THE CHINA MAIL. best made in Japan, but is for too porous
General Post Office.
CARGOES.
Falue of the Packages for the Overland Bou Hongkong, Jan. 7, 1878.
required by the Egyptian Governiment, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com pany's Agents with the Bells of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themulces responsible for any detention or prejudice which may happen from incorrect
ng on such declaration
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company: ‚Black.Bills of Lading,
Per Thibet, for Londont from Hongkong 17 cases Silk; Shanghal 892 bales and i osse Silk, 667 cheats and 880 half chests Tea Yokohama 59 bales Silk, and 4 bales Waste Silk. To Continenti from Shanghai 238 balsh Silk: Yokohama 69 bales Silk. To Malta: Amoy 89 half-clients Tea; Shanghai
bures Tea.
THE P. &.0. 8. N. Cereserve the Per Brit. ship Laju, for London, on Dec. option of forwarding all Goods ship-31at: Tas, Congou 238,380 lbs., Scented pod by their Steamers for Europe through Capers 14,280 lbs., Scented Orange Pekoe Egypt, elther by Rail, or by Canal the own Steamers, or in vessels employed for Waste Sill, 3,855 rolls Matting, 90 pkgs. the purpose.
Chinaware, 141 packages Earthenware, 80 A. MõIVER, Superintendent.pkgs, Battan-ware, 1 cage Lacquered Ware, P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Office,
1 case Furniture, 86 cases Preserves, 35 ngkong January 7, 1878 120 cases Palm-leaf Fans, 80 bundles (40,000 placea) Canes, 15 cases Camphor-wood Tranks, 70 cases Soy, and 3 cases Carios
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. -Jan. 6, Forcade la Roquette, French bark, 369, Alexandre, Bangkok Deo. 10, Rio LANDSTEIN & Co.
DEPARTURES.
Jan. 7, Bonito, for Bangkok,
Feiga, for Whampoa
7, Fano, for Whampoa
7, Tyburnia, for Diamond Island.
MOLEARED..
Sir amseties Jeejebhoy, for Macao, Canton, for Bangkok, Ninggo, for Canton. Annie Grey, for Saigon., Union, for Manila. Menzner Saigon...
PASSENGERS DEPARTED.-Por Esmeralda, fot Manila, Mr and Mrs-Buchanan, Meers John Fair bairn, Foster, and 29 Chinese.
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS, MAILS WILL GLOIR;—~
For BAIGON.-
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JAN., 7, 185
LOUAL AND GENERAL.--
while all Japanese-made bricks diante. grate rapidly and the mortar used to cement them is almost useless. A paper THE 8.8. Yego osine-out of Dock last even- on Chinese architecture after the plan ing.
of Mr Brunton's essay, would be a valu-
Tan usual Bethel Service will be held on Bunday morning at eleven o'clock on board the Norhams Castle; a launch will go zonad the harbour to collect those wishing to attend.
Brindiai or to Singapore may be ported on board the Panket on payment of a Late Fee of 49 oenta extra postage. -11.30 AM, Posting on Board cesser.
ALFRED LISTER,
Postmaster General. THAT grawing interest is felt in Eastern
matters has been satisfactorily evinced in able addition to our knowledge of the Ws direct attention to our necessarily 120 more than one direction. The founda subject. Perhaps the most widely in condensed report of the interesting and tion of a Chinese disir at Oxford, the teresting contribution to the whole somewhat lively meeting of the Legislative establishment of an annual Oriental con volume is Mr. Goodwin's paper on Ja gress which meets at one of the European panese Legends. He shows some remark Council held this afternoon.. capitals, the numerous notices accorded able coincidences between some of these by the Home Press to the events tran- and stories well known to Europeans, spiring in China and Japan, all go to "Quite recently," he says. shew that the wall of ignorance which Egyptian romances have been discovered obstructed a proper comprehension on in manuscripts of the 13th or 14th centuries the part of Europeans of the countries before Christ, which have all the childish under notice is being gradually destroyed, dicete and the stock incidents of the modern It has long been the fashion to talk in fairy tale. The intercourse which early ex- strong terms of the wilful isolation which is between Egypt, the Western part of Tan Sir Jameetjes Jeejeobhoy goes oves to thing to long-maintained. But it must the Asian Continent and Europe, explains Macso to run between that place sud Cul- at least be admitted, in common justics, ature over that portion of the earth's surface ton. Night service appears to be no more that our own people have ahewn them which we are accustomed to call the West thought of. The maats of the Yotsot have salves little more anxious to acquire that But we should be less prepared a priore to been taken down; and she presenta con- information which could alone enable find European legends making their appear them to form correct estimates regarding remote, and which, so far as it has borrowed,
ance in a country like Japan so isolated and sequently a somewhat peculiar appearance. the populous and industrious denizens of has done so, chiefly from China, itself a the Midde Kingdom. Even sa regards country of which the literaturo is indigenous, Ar the Marine Court to-day, Frank Mar Japan, ready as she was to welcome and and whose legends have not much affinity ters, a seaman. belonging to the British General Memoranda. encourage foreign intercourse and inven- with those of Western Asia.
|ship Carolus Magnats, was charged by Cap tions, the interest felt was, until lately, And Mr Goodwin then gives the tain Miles with absenos without leave and SUNDAY, Jen, 9
but lukewarm. That matters are mend "Legend of Knockgrafton," in which refusal of duty Defendant, who had no Daylight-Doriglas leaves for Swator,ing with relation to both countries is due good natured hump-back gets rid of bis thing to say in defence, was sentenced to
Amoy and Feochow.
to a variety of circumstances. The pos-hump through the aid of the fairies, MONDAY, Jan. 10.—
sibility of war with Chine, arising from while an ill-tempered man suffering seven days' imprisonment with hard labor, 3pm-Sale of Household Furniture, at the Margary murder, has doubtless had under the same deformity gets his own
No. 4, Peel Street.
considerable influence as regards this share of hump doubled. In the Japan THB Arration dptar has brought up this Shipping Orders regarding Optional Car-country. But something is due in both ese veralon, a similar occurrence befalls time a bumper freight. Her friendly ri
go ex Sarpedon for shipment per cases to the efforts of foreign scholars, two men with wens on their faces. The " Priam must be obtained from the Agents not later than this date. who have zealously worked to increase story of The Fisherman and his Wife," the Penguin, having broken down after our knowledge of the resources, manners, given by Grimm, is shewn to be identical leaving Calcutta. The 4. A. was big enough TUESDAY, Jan. 11
and mode of thought of their peoples with two tales called "The Japanese to take in her rival's cargo, also, footing Transfer Books of H., & M. Steam Inthis praiseworthy object two affiliated Stone-cutter and The Ambitious up no doubt a figure in her froight list that boat Co. closed from this date till 4th societies have borne an honourable part. Mice." The stone-cutter was discontent will bear a favorable comparison with the January, inclusive.
We have now before as the latested that he was poor, and wished to be manifests of the Pacific Mail steamers.........We- Transactions of the Asiatic Society of rich, so an angel granted his desire. presume the Venice, advertised for the Japan, fortaing Part 2 of Vol. III. of the Then he was discontented that the King Straits and Caloutta, will take the place of series. We cannot of course pretend had more power, so the angel made him
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 12%---
9p.m.-Meeting of Victoria Lodge. THURSDAY, Jan. 18-
Noon-French Mall legres for Ports of that all its contents are of decided interest a King. But the sun burned the King's this Penguin.
ontaine of circles well- acquainted with face, so he longed to be the stin as being
Call and Ettrope. 9.p.m.-Contert at City Hall
FRIDAY, Jan, 1:
Noon. --General Weekly Bale by Messrs
Lazio, Orawford & Co,. Per PERNAMBUCO, x 8.80 p.m. To Dentation Leaven for London on or about
morrow, the 8th Inst,
**this date.
Priam loaves for Shanghai on or about
this date. ŠATURDAY, Jan; 151:
For SWATOW,-
For RAJAH, at 4.80 p.m. To-morrow,
the 8th-Inst.
**For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW
Per DOUGLAS, at op.m. on Saturday,
the 8th Inst
ETTE'S DIARIES for 1870, in every For SINGAPORE & PENANG,
variety,
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Hongkong, October 19, 1875,
COAL-DEPOT.
Cars by the Undersigned,
L8 of every description supplied to
Orders may be left at the Godowns, Wanchi, with Me J. MAULEHoss, or LEONG AX Yan, KWONGBina, Praya.
LANDSTEIN & Co.
myl
**** Hongkong, November 1, 1876.
KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
Faser (Gormandy.) Hole Agent for Uhine, F. PEIL. HONGKONG, SHARSHAL ÖSLEEP- (Glerday.)
Today's Advertisements.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY, (Calling at Ado'aide if suficient inducement
offers.)
The A1 British Bark'
·S" NOVELTY,"
CIEMBE, Master, will loai here for the above Porta, and will
have quick dispatel
Fur Freight, apply to
RUSSELL'ACO,
Hongkong, J.Aubry 7, 1576
Per MONTGOMERYSHIRE, at 180
p.m. on Tuesday, the 11th Instant.
For SINGAPORE, PENANGGAL
OUTTA. ---
Per Indian Mail- Packet ARRATUON APOAR, at 9.30 pm on Saturday the 18th Inst
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andris
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the Malls, Wednicday, 17th Jan, an
6. Money Order Ofice dioten. Post Office closes except the Krutti Bok, which remains open all night. Thursday, 15th Jank
Am Post Offed opens for sale of Stamps, Registry of Lottofa, shi Posting of all respofidente.
10 4.1., Registry of Letters bealed, 11 A., Post Office loses except for Late
Lettore. 11.10, Letters (but Lettere onlyf
to
addressed to the United Kingdom or to Singapore may be posted th payment of a Lindo Ten of 18 suzit" ektra postage, dhtt 11.30. M., when the Post Of
entirely.
Chots
ALFRED LISTER
¿Postmartie Gaperså idial Port Office, ugkong. Devember 30, 1978.
Noon-Bale of Housshold Furniture, at the residents of 4, Mast. Heston, Esq., Grosvenor Villas, Caine Road. Bp-American Mall leaves for Yoko
baina and Fan Francisto.
the country and its people. But every more powerful even than a King and From the following table it will be observed paper gives useful and often entertain- so on, he becoming in sticoession the sun, that the quantity of drug, to be brought Ing Information to all who choose to a cloud, a rock, and, finally, a stone forward this year, is in excess of that of read it. As might be expected from the cutter again, who had power to out the last year by 2,000 chests. The Indian members of a soviety of comparatively [rookt. The maret (be contented with
OFITIN BALEN,
To be held in 1876.
recent formation, a good many pages are your station) is equally enforced in the Government appears to be calculating upon taken up with topographical, ethnological story of The Ambitious Mice." The larger capacity of the Celestials to con and meteorological papers. Thus we paper concludes with a story called "Asume what it prepares for them with a kind have an Itinerary of two routes between / Retort în Kind,” which oddly resembles of fatherly supervisión :---- Yedo and Niigata, occupying 19 pages— a tale given in Rabelais. The contribu an Excursion into the interior parts of tion is decidedly interesting, and we Fatmato Province, by Captain St. John, hope Mr Goodwin will furnish some Sate
.N.Notes of a journey from Awamori farther notes on the same topic. Alto Singa-to Niigata and of a visit to the mines gether the Transactions form a very at Sada-Notes collected in the Okita. creditable addition to our stook of in ma Ken and observations on the Cli formation on Japanese subjects, and the mate at Nagasaki during 1873, profusely Soolety has our best wishes for its anc Non-English Mall Igares for Porta illustrated with diagrania To deal with cess in the laudable object it has been
of Call and Europo, MONDAY, Jan 24
8.p.-Arratcon Apar leaves for
pore, Penang and Calcutta. Taunsbay, Jan. 20;—
8.p.. Hall-yearly Meeting of share holder of the Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Company, Limited, at the City Hall MoRDAY, Jan, 812
these-first, we may remark that Captain formed w curry out, St. John's paper, though the shortesty is the most generally interesting, and argues
PRESS
much power of observation on the part THE SPIRIT OF THE MORNING of the gallant offler. Here is a des oription of whale fishing with nete which The Press hopen that the sunb-administered is decidedly novel (
to the Tang Wat Hospital Committee on have seen on numerous occasions, the little
I may mention that in the cast of Yeso Wednesday at the Police Cours will have a
On or about Patna Benares Tolat
Chestr Chests Cheria, Istu Th. dan: ±0, 2295..., 1655....3920 « 2nd.....Th, Feb. 3........ 2283........1685....3920 BrdTh Mob 22235....1086........ 3920 4th. Fr April 7... 2285.1885.80 0 Bth......... Th. May ... 2238.1685...........3020
thTh June 7... 22551666... 3330 7th ed. July 6.2285 1686 3920 8th Aug. 8. 22551685, 3930 9th..... Wed, Sept. 6....2230.1880....69(0. 10th...Fr. Oct. 62430...1680...3910 11th.....The Nov. 2... 2280....1830... 3810 19th...Ft. Dec. 12280 1680........ 8910
38,800 20,200 47,000
as following is the Band Programms for this evening! Qulok March, On Scotch Bongs,Babicht. Uverture,............... Die Zauberfidte, Potpourt
Mozart. Conrail.
Olaints against the Estates of Beth Avist.
Seth, Johannes Christian Bobrein, Yon Tony Henry Stroud, Ahyoung, George Muara, Daniel Norton, known and rare species the high-finned salutary effect. "It is, however, much deceased, must be proved on or before bachalot (Phynter Tursio). As soon as thalet to be regretted that the Government has in this distor
are seen, basking about the surface, or lasils the past afforded so much encouragement moving near the coast, which very frequently Torsbat, Tab 1:-
happens during the winter months, several to the Committee, For it cannot be denied 3.p.m.--Oroidental & Ofertal 8, 8. Do'a boat put off in pursuit armed with nets and that if auch a check is that given on
Steamer Ganib leaves fot Yokohama rough iron spikes stuck in the end of long Wednesday by the Magistrates to their Fanfare, outed Magimilian Rossel
bamboos. A nets are rather curious im plemente fa capture these great monsters with, description of those which are employed stessary
And San Francised, Moxndat, Feb. 28-
Claims against the Estate of George Basty Falconer, deceased, must be sent in on or before this date. SATURDAY, April 1
Warrants sgaliist unclaimed Dividende,
Musical Tour through Europe Written for and didi
officiousness" had been administered by
Emperor of Mexico) other officials long ago, the Committee Grand Irish Fantasia, Erin Basquit, Walt... Freties Fuch des Lebone Stratian. would never have venturad di the Bourse |
HOOD SAVE THE QUEEN... W, W. FRAYLIND,
A
The mesh is about a yard square | rize of tops about three Inches. It is made up in of conduct they have latterly adopted-i large squares, each side being 80 of 40 feet to was high time the theoft and self-impor. death Those stares are attached to stance of this Committee were lowered... other ghtly, at the diners; and middle.
Band Master.
Bonus or Interests of Victoria Fire The langur of the whole get is about 200 feet; The Hospital was apparently folinded with A CORLESTONDENT writes to us a foljors i Insurance Qoy to be presented before which is carried in two boats, and on getting excellent intentions, sud if the members of This morning I happened to pass Wel this date.
within distance of the whaler the bod By Juno dom
separate, dropping the net is the go, and Committee had confined their attention to lington Street and saw what I consider to Üldme squifit the Estate of Diederion again nesting on the other side, entlose the the objects they are supposed to look after, be a cowardly and unwarrantable act on Heinsoht, Querino António Guterres Whaler. If this is sticos tully done, and the no one would have found fault with them, the part of a Chinese cookie. He was rolle Martin Carroll, Don Howzed and great bras disturbed, he almost invariably Hetty Boberth, deceased, must be firing the way as he dicke Where though it is very doubtful whether the ing a barrel along the road, and about a proved an be before this date, | aqueja su bet he stalken kreeks away from Hospital is rakily the valuable institution is for
No. 8910
JANUARY 7, 1876.]
country woman of his who was carrying two buckets of water. At the debling in front the Oriental Hotel, the man let go his hold of the barrel and it rolled down the street and struck the woman on her legs from behind, She at once fell down to gether with her load, the buckets coming down with considerable force, were, I imagine, broken. The man not only offered po apology "but laughed, and rolled the barrel on down D'Aguilar, He could have arrested the progress of the barrel when he saw that collision with the woman was imminent, as the barrel was not going down with any velocity, but he seemed to look upon it as an enjoyable joke. A Sith
The Clerk of Council then read the des- patches, copies or abstracts of which will
pear in a future issue.
THE MARRIAGE ORDINANCE.
THE CHINA MASA
Hon. P. Ryrie sald it might be well to ascertain whether the Bishop or the H. then said the Clerk of Council priests had anything to say by way of Louse. He had heard of their refusing would read a despatch from Earl Carnarvon on the subject of the Marriage Ordinance.communion to those who attended the It dealt very fully with the protest entered Central School. He thought it advisable tholic priests against the first draft of the touching on this subject. If the vote was by Bishop Raimondi and the Roman Cato postpone the vote.
H. E said there, were papers on record Ordinanca.
postponed, he would be able to see if it was
Mr Wodehouse having finished reading Policeman was only two or three yards from the despatch, H. E. the Governor said that Proper to lay them before the Gounoil.
it
the place and saw the whole affair, but he took no notice whatever. Is there not an ordinince in the Colony prohibiting the rolling of barrels along the street? If so, the policeman appears not to have known bis duty
INQUEST..
The adjourned inquest on the body of .D. Staith, late Chief Officer of the steamer Ichang,, was resumed this afternoon (7th)" at the Magistracy by Mr. James Russell, Coroner, with the same jury as already given.
Mr Johnson said the man was bere, and Mr Russell asked Mr Johnson if he had produced him
struct. examined into the man's authority to in-
--
ence. In many cases the Colony has fore gone even this small profit, for the sake of securing uniformity or great moderation of the Rates.
should appear, he would be very glad to retire.
Mr May thought it right to mention that It was his opinion the interest Lee Ling had in the matter could not be beneficial to the I am not aware of any instance in which unfortunate woman who was complainant a suggestion from the London Office has His object, he thought, was not been cordially adopted, "nor can any instance be pointed out in which that Office has failed to take every opportunity for affording both wider and cheaper means of communication,
I have the honour to be, Bir, Your obedi. ent Servant,
ALFRED LISTER, Postmaster General, General Post Office,
and to whom the amounts were payable the people. Religion would follow cumontioned, He Mr Johnsen) was instructed and 3, the constitution of a Mized Board tion. They should be taught religion at that the complaint was the servant of for ouquiring into the validity or otherwise home, mincation providing the means of Lac Ling, who was how absent from the of seizures. The metter was now referred engrafting it into children. It was men Calony, but he bad sent a friend down to to Poking and they could not expect Sir strous that the ecclesiastical aid sought by give him the instructions
Mr Russell remar that in a care like Thonian Wade's answer yet; but H. E. Catholica in cases of death, do, should be thought the community ought: Rot to be refused on the ground of persons having this, where a private prosecution was insti- in this case satisfied with less than what he himself availed themselves of non-nectarian educatuted, he thought it necessary to enquire only to get hold of the girl-after the con- into the nature of the prosecution, in order vlotion of the defendant, and this was why had recommended, and he would support tion. He begged to oppose the grant.
H. E said that, if the Hon. member to find out whether the man who initiated so much antagonism was shewn towards
who was of her. the obtaining of those points.
desired it he could propose the postpone the prosecution was one
substance so as to be able to answer for any Mr Johnson said these were only in- To cut down Postal Rates to one half or ment of the vote.
damages that might arise out of the case.ferences which he could not at present ad one third what they are no doubt appears He asked what right the friend had to give mit, He could not asy anything without a very simple and easy reform. For many reasons, I cannot enter upon the diffoultim Mr Johnpor instructions on behalf of Lee seeing Lee Ling.
The case was then adjourned till Wed-by which such a course is surrounded, but Ling
Pnesday next.
I trust I have said enough to show you that Mr Brereton here appeared and said your charge against this Department of that in reference to this case he had ignoring Postal Conventions is not only
When this unfounded but impossible... an explanation to make. dase came on the other day he bad Mr Johnson replied that he had not; he said that he appeared on behalf of the was only told so.
Tung Wah Hospital to prosecute. This he
· The friend in question was then called had found to be a mistake. He had since forward. He gave his name as Lee Shing.seen the Chairman of the Board of Direo- (distinct from Loe Sing of Wo-hang Hong) tors, and he had told him that the instruc He was a friend of Lee Ling. He re- tions to bim did not emanate from the turned from California last year. Les Ling Board, nor were they sanctioned by them. was now in the city of Sunooy. He had They knew nothing about the matter." een him there on the 3rd inst, and came Mr Russell said: Then, you have a dis- down here on the 4th. He had been home claimer-to-make-
Mr Brereton: Yea, on behalf of the Tung about a week, Lee Ling told him that he had received a letter informing him there Wah Hospital, was a law-auit between his woman and his female servant; that he was sick and unable to come down. He asked him to do so for him, and that be was to engage He had a lawyer on behalf of the girl. known Leo Ling while in California, but did not know how long he had returned.
Mr May asked whether Lee Ling told him what relation he held to the girl.
Lee Shing replied that he was told that the girl was Lee Ling's servant, but he did not know whether she was bought or paid by monthly wages. He had seen Lee been there himself twelve years
had brought out another protest from Bishop Raimondi and the prichts, and that the answer to this, which My Wodehouse would now read, closed the correspondencë, It pointed out that the proposeil regulations. in no way interfered with the liberty of conscience of the R. C. Priesthood. It also noted that Bishop Raimondi assumed. in his letter the title of Vicar Apostolic" which Earl Carnarvon, observed could not be conceded to him, and H. E. would of cantae refrain from using that title in correspondence with him.
H. E. the Governor then said that as regarded Bishop Raimondi's, protest it was most improperly worded one. He was
Mr Byrie said he was personally in fa- your of the vota. But he could not aug port it if there was no guarantee that the Bishop and priests would not interfere with the good of other Roman Catholics in this Colony
-" *
The Chief Justice said that in fact the R. C. Priesthood would not tolerate any inter- ference. These things were done by the priesthood, not by the community, to gult their theory of Church Government.
H. E. said the vote could be postponed if it wore moved in the regular way.
Hon. Lowoock moved its postpone ment.
The Col Seg. said that provision might be made for the control of the funds so as might lie on the table for auch of the Council
not come down in the first typhoon. as cared to read it. He would simply
Mr Byrie said he only referred to a a notice some points a specimens of its tone. guarantee as to moral interference. The
Thus, it spoke of civil marriage as cubinage," and remarked that the law was vote was then postponed.
Dr.Wharry was further examined, not going to read it or publish it, but it to have the new church properly built and
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con.
THE COMPANIES' 'ORDINANCE.
not so barefaced" in the amended form as H. E. said that in introducing this Or-Ling eight years ago in California, and had
Mr. May asked if the object of the appll. eation was that Mr Brereton should now appear for these men in their private capa
eity as friends to the girl
He had however found that
Hongkong, December 17, 1875-
Upon this the Courier & Gazette makos. the following comment :—
"Upon repernsing our paragraph we need take, offence, nor can we adinit that cannot find anything at which Mr Idater the passage referred to was incorrect in substance. Mr Lister does not, as far sé we can see, deny that the Hongkong rates to America via Grat Britain have been Mr Brereton replied in the negative. He higher than postar conventions justified; he would not take up the case at all, even merely succeeds in fixing the responsibility If instructed in their private capacity mistaken in his estimate of the portal faci
on the London Office. "Mr. Lister is quite Mesare Lee Tak Cheong and Lee Sinx were lities we enjoy in Shanghat The Chinese known to him to have been members of the Committee of the Hospital, and as they send no mails to foreign countries, and wa took great interest in this case, he thought po the 10 Jost of us, to what he means by the Chinese, receiving houines. The they had come to him as members of the French Post Office makes up mails only for Committes. both these gentlemen were not in office for Yessels under the French flag. Mr Lister is perhaps not aware that a great quantity Mr Russell said this was not an unnatu-of-mercantile letters are bound to go by the direct mail. Asfar, therefore, as our foreign mails are concerned, we are under the ral mistake.
dominion of the British Post Office, and the only approach to inaccuracy in our article was in supposing that the blame rested on Hongkong instead of on London. We can point out an instance in which the London cheaper means of communication, when circular was issued from Mr Lister's office offering to take letters to Hamburgh or St. Fetersburgh at 18 gents, while letters to London by the same conveyance are charged,
the current year.
deposed to the discovery of a gun-shot wound in the mouth, and the finding of revolver bullet in the skull. The bullet had entered from the roof of the mouth and traveried the brain to the back of the skull No doubt the bullet wound was when first drawn. It objected to the Redinance for a second reading he would only the Immediate cause of death, though the gistrar General being constituted High remark that he was pot hare when it was put in the tbrost would have been fatal also. Priest," and added We, (ie the R. O.
Capt. J. M. Rayner, master, of the str. Clergy) shall be bound to condemn introduced. It seemed a subject with ingpo, stated as follows:-1 knew the lickly divil marriage, on tam which the unofficial thembers might well deceased, had known him for 13 years. Be guage, H. E remarked, was most into-
The Chief Justice said he should be glad was a native of Tynemouth, aged about $1 ferant and arrogant The Council might if it was postponed. Several meetings had or 32 years. He came out with me from read the whole. text to improve. Kugland on 2nd October 1878. He came their minds. Again the protent stated that passed since its first reading and not know. Be first officer in the Ningpe. He had been at the naxt (second)"meeting, the Hon. the "ing it would be brought forward to-day he' in California, did. he know the defendant conception had described his intractions sottico has missed an opportunity of affording
deal.
invested in lodal Companies, and the enormous sums, ore might say that ruin and distress caused by such windings up as had been seen were known to all.
Mr May saked this man what money Lee Ling gave him when he instructed him to engage a lawyer.
Lee Shing replied that Lee Ling gave him $25 in notes, and he had paid the money to the lawyer.
Mr Russell asked, when he saw Leo Ling lived then as his wife !
Lee Shing replied that he had been only once to Lee Ling house, and say her there, but he dould not say whether they were busband and wife or not, so far as he
Mr Brereton further observed that he thought it just to the Hospital to make this explanation. It was intended, he be lieved, that he was to appear on behalf of the Chinese community, and be by a mis having come from the Hospital Committee, which the fact of two of the Hospital off cials having coms to his office and evinced great interest in the girl helped to produce, Mr Russell and whenever the Chinese
question."
to China before. He was discharged from Chief Justice made objections but was unprepared to discuss it. But he the Ningpo in September 1874. He then warned by the Oolonial Secretary that if he joined the steamer Tuxsin at Shanghai, proposed any substantial alterations, the then the Glinggle with Capt. Martin, He bill would be sent home a second time wards that he had left the Ichang, but had a fair discussion had been allowed, the anexed that this Ordinance was framed knew. Ho knew by repute that they were wished to do anything, it must be through 30 cents. But we shall take an early EP was lately in the Ichang. I knew siters and Bishop Raimondi felt confident that if bot seen him, I saw him at the wharf | matter would have been settled another to facilitate speculation. It was suggested husband and wife, and they appeared so the proper channel. The Registrar Genera portunity of resurring to this interesting that shares were too large But if reduced to him. He did not know how long they before Christmas, and he told me that he way. It furthermore added that the logat it would slice clerks and lower ces peo-had been living a husband and wife in was expecting the command of the Ichang, as Press, being Protestant, could not help pls to take shares and speenlate. They California, he being in Portland while Lee new steamer was coming out. His habits crying "victory" which proved the neces should increase the prices of shares, not Ling was in San Francisco. He did not were generally temperate, but he would break sity of having a Catholic newspaper (senas lower them. Sir Richard Morgan, who was know the girl, nor did he know that Lee out at times for a week together. Her tion). Catholics would undergo all penalties here when the Ordinance was first read and Ling lived in Kwai Wah Lane, He heard nat in difficulties be had money enough to rather than act against their consolences. pay everything. I believe he was in a state H. E. hat he believed that most of the was looked upon as a high authority at that he had a share in the Kum Cheong Tai When Lee Ling gate him the home, told him that in Ceylon they were Eong. of despondency for having lost his situation. olergy in Hongkong were aliens, chiefly endeavouring to repeal their act, it was so instructions to come down to engage a In the Ichang from dronkennesä
Italians there was not even a Freno injurious. The present ordinance appeared lawyer, he understood that he was to act priest, was there, amongst them?
The Chief Justice said he believed there to facilitate gambling. Be proposed the in opposition to the defendant.
adjournment of the debate. was one.
Capt. David Martin, master of the steamer Ihang, stated as follows-knew the decensed; Le was my chief officer. I had known him for 15 month. He came with
Mr Ryrie said he did not see
Mr Russell Femarked that, in point of fact, the man was asked to come here to prosecute the wife.
was the proper medium between the Chines and the Government,
'Mr May remarked that it was satisfactory to find the Hospital Committee were con tent to mind their own business and had not interfered with things beyond their functions.
The case was then formally adjourned till Wednesday. The defendant was admitted to bail as before.
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION.-
Five boatmen were brought up for un-
me to Bongkong in the Tchang. Be bad this fact for the purpose of saying that he much neolity for the new Ordinance engage a lawyer to assist the servant to lawful possession of mooring rope, &c., bet
H.E. said, Well, he drew attention to been chief officer with me about eight months. did not accept Bishop Raimondi as at all a as the one in force was actficient. He would second the motion for adjournment. On the 28th December last I had occasion representative of the Catholic community
The Colonial Soorotary said be thought to speak to deceased about some work at of Hongkong. He knew several Catholic would be a great pity to adjourn the Canton. He was insubordinate and I had gentlemen whom he respected and esteemed debate. The first reading took place on suspend him from duty, and next as law-abiding citizens, and he felt sure that August 25 and ample time had been afford- morning I discharged him. Ho appeared not one of them would endorse there ed since then for its consideration. The to have been drinking, and I afterwards marks of Bishop Raimondi (Hear Bear).
Hon. member opposite moreover objected learnt that he had been drinking for a week or more. I sent him down is another.The Chief Justice said be bad heard with to the principle of the Bill in toto. He steamer to Hongkong. I discharged him the greatest surprise the statement made could see no reason why only moneyed men at 8.30 am.; and he came down in the by Bishop Raimonds. There might have should be allowed to invest their money in
been some verbal corrections he was de sharan and poor people have no chance. Kinshun. He was a very quiet man and a
The Attorney General said the Hon, the splendid officer. He must have gone out of sirous of making, but as regarded the his mind. I gave him a cheque for his last principle he had never said one word against Chief Justice misapprehended the intention month's pay viz., $76. He told me he had it. In fact he had drawn the attention of of the Ordinance, which was to discourage Bome money in the Bank. The revolver in one of the priests who had signed the pro-director from acting as they had been test to the fact that the Crown Prince of soting in England. Unly one section cold- Court was his. I had not seen him since he Belgium had complied with the Civil be construed to favour speculation. All loft the ship. I had no personal quarrel- with him. This was the first time he had Law in the case of his own mar the others were in favour of intending ever been insubordinate. He never left the rage; and he had brought this for shareholders. If the bill passed, instead of hip as far as i knew he was always atten- ward in Council also, pointing out that ingreasing it would decrease the number of
if Civil Marriage yas tolerated in so Catho Companies." lic a country aa Belgium, it could surely be put up with here. He had taken no point against the principle, which he adhered to in the strongest way. He had never pro- posed any substantial change. ⠀
tive to his work.
James Christie, second engineer of the stormer chang, stated as follows:-The deceased had been drinking for the last three days before the Captain discharged him from the abip. He came down in the Kinahan, and stopped at the Stag Hotel I saw him on New Year's Eve. He seemed to be sober, at least not so bad as he was at Canton. His habit was to drink for a weak or so together, and then he would be alto- gether sober. Be had broken out twice before the last at Canton. He seemed in a state of despondency on Now Year's Eve, and appeared to have been much put out by the loss of his situation. He seemed very sorry for the occurrence. He told me that he had some hundreds of dollars in the Bank. I saw his bank book,
Inspector Cameron said he saw an entry for $100 in the Bank hook. There were $107 in notes in his cash box, and also a quantity of clothes. He handed all these things to Mr Huffam, the official adminis tration. Besides these the deceased had a gold watch and obain
Mr Russell observed that a point of law might arise here. By the old law of Eng. land, the goods of a felo de se were forf, ited- to the Crown,
'F'
The Jury returned a verdict of Felo De Capt. Rayner saked that an order might be given to send the watch and chain and rings belonging to the decanted to his mother.
The Coroner referred Capt Rayner to Mr Huffam,
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,
The Colonial Secretary said that he had said nothing to stop discussion.
The Chief Justice said fair discussion was allowed. Though he would have been glad to meat certain prejudices of the R. U clergy, he never was an opponent of the
Votes were then taken as to continning the debate. Those who voted Yes were :---
Hon. W. Keswick.. Hon. J. Bramaton... Hon. J. G. Austin.
The Noes were ✡----
Hon. B. Lowoook. Hon. P. Byria. Hon. C. May
Hon Sir John-Smale. The Noes had it, and H. E, then stated
bill (Hear, Hear) He hoped that if any that he would adjourn the meeting eine die. portion of this document emanating from When they next met he hoped; the Chief the Roman Catholic clergy were to be Justice would have his objections ready.. printed, it would be printed in its entirety, in order that people might see
Before separating, the Hon. P. Ryrie, on
the way in which the Oatholics statedbehalf of the Chamber of Commerce, begged things the opposite of right,
to express its thanks to His Excellency for his action regarding the Blockade question. He thought the proposals emanating from H-E fair and reasonable. The Chamber thought too that Earl Carnarvon showed a very great interest in the Colony as evinced in his despatch.
H. E. asked if Sir John Smale would make a formal proposition,
The Chief Justice socordingly proposed that the protest be printed with the other papers.
H. E. explained that the Secretary of State's despatches dould not be published. without leave from home; but the protest
sa another matter.
The Chief Justice said that he did not with his remarks, respecting Bishop Rai mondi to be taken in disparagement of him or other Catholic priesta, many of whom were friends of his own. They had refer- once to the matter under dheussion only.
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, H. E, said that to finish off all ecolesias. tioal matters he would read a presis of letter from Bishop Raimondi, asking for s grant of $8 000 to rebuild St. Joseph's Churchdestroyed in the September typhoon
Lee Shing replied in the affirmative, but he could not say Whether the term Nui Yan" (lit. woman) could be construed to be a wife...
Mr Rugseil naked him what instructions he gave to the lawyer.
The reply was that be know no facta The lawyer learnt them from the news- papers.
Mr May the colemanly put it to the man if ho knew whether it was the idea of Lee Ling that, in case he succeeded in getting the defondant convicted, he was to get the girl placed in bondage to him, and to assert an ownership over her.
The man replied that he did not know, He was only sent here to engage a lawyer.
Mr-Russell-aid it was no use for him to talk that way. He must know, after the jest Lee Ling bad in pressing the oase experience of twelve years abroad, the ob
against his own wife.
Mr May again asked if it was not a fact that Lee Ling's object was to get hold of the girl, and observed that be flea Shing) must have known all the facta of the cast
Lee Shing said he did not know that it was Lee Ling's intention to set up a claim for the girl after the conviction of the woman. He knew the Hop Chan rice shop, but he could not say whether Lee Ling was the mester or not. (This man was than closely questioned as to the bona fides of his commission to engage a lawyer)
Mr Russell then asked Mr Johnson whe. ther he knew all the facts of the case that were brought to light to-day.
Mr Johnson said that under the circum. stances the best course to adopt, he thought, was to adjourn the case till Lee Ling dame down. He could not agree to the state mant that Lee Lang and the defendant were husband and wife, without seeing Leg Ling, The girl, Wong Amul, was recalled. Bhe said Lee Ling bad left the Colony some
longing to H.-M. S. Audacious.
The 1st and 5th defendants were called pon to give sosurity in $10. The 2nd and 3rd were fined £5 each The 4th was discharged,
EXANSİVE “BÓBBERY,
Ho Afat, a servant to Mr Francisco An- gelo, was charged with stealing two silver watches, ornaments, money and Other things to the total value of $467, the pro- perty of the complainant. The case was- committed for trial.
China,
SHANGHAI
(Courier & Gazette)
Quotations. Hoxexoxe, Jan. 7, 1876. COPIUM. —Now Patna, oath... 605.
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Old Bakna, redit, 610
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credit,
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credit, 585
Old Benares, casky
credit-
New Malwa, cash, 680 credit, 685 Allowance Tools, 18 a 28 Old Malwa, cash, 680.
credit, 585 Allowance Taela, 28 a 66
CAMPHOR, .. QUICKSILVER SALTPETRE.
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727
25.15 4.92
*** 4.93
6 a 8
The Chamber of Commerce has, we are glad to bear, already taken action in the matter of postage; and its forthcoming report will doubtless contain full partion lare: We should also be glad to find that
Shares. the Chamber has taken up the subject of telegrama: as the impending rise in rates. and restrictions of facilities for coding are Hongkong Bank, 5 per cent. prem. likely to cause inconveniences to trade. It .K. Flee Ins. Co., $540 1, will become almost impossible to telegraph China Fire Ins. Co., $140 ex Int. about small transactions, and we venture Victoria Fire Ins. Co., $69 ex div. to predict that the telegraph companies will 1.K. & W, Dock Co., 96% dis compensated for by the increase in charges. Union Ina. Society of Canton, $650 suffer in a loss of business more than is China Traders' Ins. Co., $1675 Were telegraphing cheaper, a great deal Chinese Insurance Co., $218 ex Interest would be done in the way of domestic North China Ins. Co., Tis, 625 messages. Supposing that the existing O. &J, Marine Ins. Co., Fl. 107 Hines should be unable to work the large Yangtze Ins, Association, Tis, 620 increase of traffic, which we believe would EL.K. U. & M. R.-boat Co. $8 dis. be the result of lower rates, there would be Union 8. Navigation Co.;. Tla. --- room for another cable; in fact a stronger Shanghai Steam N. Co. Tia 79
able would not only be useful, but is Hongkong Hotel Co., $50 dis fast becoming an absolute necessity for Chinese Imperial Loss, £102.5), China, owing to the constant Interruptions of communication.
Our Chamber of Commerce will not be
Temperatura. Honexons, Jan. 7, 1876.
Quem's Read.)
B. E. said that what Earl Carnarvon bad months ago for Sunooy city, where he was written to Sir Thomas Wade on the rubject now. The defendant had been always alone in urging the question of postal re- (Taken at Muiri, Falconer & 06,'s Brombers ought also to be made public, and the Co-living as Lee Ling's wife. She did not form. As will be noticed from our extracta kuow of any quarrel between Lee Ling and from the Hongkong papers, the Singapore lonists should insist on knowing 16.
the defendant, She did not know why Chamber is urging the question upon the The meeting then separated.
Les Ling Interested himself on witness' Straits Government, and the Hongkong behalf, had never seen Lee Shing, and bad journals are endeavouring to excite the never consigned to either Lee Shing or activity of their own commercial represen Lee Ling the care of the case. She only tatives, ran away from home because of ill-treat- ment
Police Intelligence, (Before Both Magistrates.) Jun 7, 1876
ஆம் BREACH OF ORDINÁNUE 2 OF 1875, Wong Asz, merried woman, surrendered
Mr Johnson, from the affles of Messrs breach of the above Ordinance.
of 1874. H. E. gave details of the former to her bail to answer to the charge of acute on behalf of the Tung Wah Hospital.
THE HONGKONG POST OFFICE.. The following letter appears in The Shanghai Courier and China Gaselle-
SIMy attention has been called to an article from your paper, reprinted in the Hongkong. Times of the 14th lost, in which the following passage occurs
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DEPARTURES.
-Dir May then observed to Mi dokülön that he was placed in premissly the samb position as a gentleman was placed the other morning, when he appeared to prose
* Mr Johnson contended that he was not in precisely the same position, but urged A meeting of the Council took place grants and said that, strongly as he had expressed himself with regard to the pro
that the best course to pursue was to ad
"In the second place, we are under the Nov. 20, Banda, from London to Yoko pursuit to netice this afternoon Pre- tent, he thought that as the R. C. soldiers Sharp and Toller, appeared for the pro-journ the sage till Lee Ling came down dominion of the Hongkong Post Office, ham Bent, E. the Governor Bon, J. G. in Garrison would stand St. Joseph's quutiot
Mr Russell asked how Mr Johnson would which has hitherto antirely ignored the Nov. 20, F. H. Drews, from Cardin to Austin, Col. Secretary Hon. Sir John church, the application was a fair one. He
define the relation between the girl and Postal Conventions which Great Britain has
Hongkong Smale, Chief Justice flon, Ohas. May, would be sorry to see the Roman Catholic Mr Tonnooly, the Asting. Registrar Ge Lee Ling 1. Was there a contract of service made with other countries, and perhaps, Act. Col. Treasurer Hon. J. Brimston, community insouvenienced. The grant it seral, was on the Bench to watch the care and what was it nature The girl hald Great Britain does not claim the right to Nov. 21, Notre D. d'Aualliatrice, from Attorney General Hons. P. Ryrie. H. Lowcock, and W. Keswick; and Ale Wode. given would come either from the Colonial on behalf of the girl,
Mr Holmes, at the outset, applied that she was bought and ale was sogarded as impose suck.conventions on her colonies." Cardiff to Bengkong. funds or from that wonderful white ele
a kind of obattel. • The Magistrates could. You will excuse my ebarsoterising the Nov. 22, Alms, from Cardiff to Honge bouse, Clerk of Connoll
the defendant might be allowed to alt down, not however, recognise slavery in English abore se incorrect in substance, and need. kong
a she was not well.
territory, though it might be consistent with legaly offensive in form, fig in the Dook A seat was allowed her
· PRESENTATION TO THE BROTHERS TAUBER.
phant of ours, the special fund,
The Hon, W. Keswick said he was not The minutos of the last meeting having prepared for this application being brought been read and confirmed, a somewhat inter forward today, though aware that one erung episode took place. The Brothers would be made. He thought it was a Taufer were presented by E. the Governor purpuss for which the public money,should with vellum addresses from the Royal not be given, his chief reason being that he Humane Society, in which their courage understood the priests of the Oatholic reli- Buring the typhoon of September 1874 Was gion here were opposed to the unsectarian and liberal education provided for children warmly commended,
by the Colony, Perhaps his information was not quite correct, but it was he thought very near the mark
THE BLOCK ARE.
H. E.: Very near the mark.
Mr Keswick said that we ought then to be careful that the public money was not
H. E. then said the he would have Jari Carnarvon's recent despatches on the Blockade queation read to the Cotinell What he himself had done in the mater embodied three recommendations, viz. 1, those directly under the Hoppo; 2, thay tyranny which would keep ebildren from statement should be published of the tariff the public schools. He felt strongly on the javlable on goods, where it would be levină, subject, Education meant the welfare of
Mr Holmes appeared for the defende.
Mr Russell asked Mr Johnson under whose lustructions he appeared for the prosecution, Me Johnson replied that he appeared on behalf of Lee Ling, the master of the som plainant. Lee Ling was absent from the Colony Just now, and it was during his absendo that all this had happened.
Mr Russell said that then the man was practically prosecuting his own wile.
Mr Johnson did not know that they were husband and wife
Chinese custom,“
ME Tongooby, Protector of Ohlins thought the girl should have some legal sistance, because it would be better than what he could give..
* Mr Holmes was then asked his status He stated that he appeared for the defence
There is a branch of the Hongkong Post Olod at Shanghel, of which persons may avail themselves if they please, Exclusive of Chinese receiving boase, there are three
other Post Offices existing on the same: conditious. That is all that can be said about the dominion,
He would strongly object to any postpones As to ignoring Postal Conventions, I may ment. He did not see the use of any explain that the entire system of Rongkong adjournment, al even II Lee Inng were zatan of Postage to Europe, Anistic Ports here, he could not give any evidence in the by English or French Mail, Africa, America Mr Russell observed that the girl mense, nor outild he throw any additional North and South via United Kingdom, and
light-upon it
Australia by any route, is wholly regulated Mr Johnson said his only motive ir ap from London. The Colony merely imposes toned the defendant only, as her mistress Cing wm her master.
Nov, 26, Cheops, from Plymouth to 8'1⁄2al.
LOADING FOR CHINA AND JANAM PORTH..
At London Steamers via Suca Canak Bengal, Oxfordshire,
Crusts,
Lord of the Inles
Balling
Forward Ho M.A.Dixon.
Tamgas, Ziba.
Esho
Evely
Elverdant.
Ulysses (str.)
~~Manalaus (atz.)
Stentor (tc.)
If it was thought the Grown Belleiter | duller in receiving or delivering correspond Duan Bay,
Glasgow
the suppression of all bruizers excepting given to support a policy of ecclesiastical and had never yet acknowledged that pearing to-day was that he thought the girl a small extra sum, never exceeding Id, per
Mr Johnson said she had. He bad read should have all the assistatos she could letter, and often nos charged at all, for its through the evidenen, and Len Ligg war | gth.
Mails.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARÍTIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTĘ FRANCAIS,
STEAM FOR" SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAIGON,
POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, NAPLES,
AND MARSEILLES
ALSO,
PONDICHERRY, MADRAS AND
CALOUTTA.
N THURSDAY, the 13th January, 1876, at Noon, the Company SB, MEIKONG, Commandant FoACHE, with MALLS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above pisces
Cargo and Spoole will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and so- cepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe,
Shipping orders will be granted till noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4F.M., Specle and Parcels until 3 F.M.; on the 12th January, 1876, (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.)
Contente and value of Packages are re- quired.
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Ollice.
"C. BERTRAND, Principal "Agent.
Hangkong, January 5, 1876,
Ț. §.. MAIL LINE.
PACÍFIC, MAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY,
jala
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING at TozOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,
[HE §. §. “CHINA" will doare THE
Hongkong for San Francisco, vis Yokohama, on SATURDAY," the 15th
January, 1876, at 3P.34, taking Passengers,
and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe,
د:
Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of Lading are issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Forts, to San Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, and to New York and Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS.
Steamer of the Mitsu Bishi S. S. Com- pany wilFleave Shanghai, via the Inland Sep Ports, about same date, and make close connection at Yokohama,
At New York, Passengers have selection. of various lines of Steamers to England, Franss and Germany
Freight will be received, on board until 4 p.m. 14th Proximo. Farcel Paukages will be received at the office until 5 pm. same dayʻi" all Faroel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same la required.
For further information as to Passage. and Freight, opply to the Agency of the Company, Praya West
G. B, EMORY, Acting Agent Hongkong, December 20, 1875.
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Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company. TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPÉ,
IN CONNECTION
CENTRAL
and
TAS
UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING BAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTIC STEAMERS.
THE && "GAELIC will be des
patahed for San Francisco, via Yoko- hams, on TUESDAY, the 1st February, 1876, at.3 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europo..
Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghal.
Freight will be received-on-Board until 4 p.m. of 31st Instant. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 p.m. same-day all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; 'volue of same ls required..AN
Return Passage Tiskets available for months are issued at a rednotion of 20 per cent, on regular rates.
For further information to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company Praya West.
G. B. EMORY, Acting Agent. Hongkong, January 3, 1876,
For sale.
ON SALE.
fel
THE OFINESS READERS MANUAL
HANDBOOK of Biographical, His turba Mythological and General
Literary Reference,
WILLIAM BREDARION MATERS,
Prices 45.
ShanghalimunandinumKily & Co. Hongkong" China Mall” Orrion,
NOW READY.
PRICE $0.00.
HANDBOOK
THE CANTON VERNACULAR of The
OHINE LANGUAGE,
Insurances.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant Polites against Fire to the extent of $46,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Premis.
EDWARD NORTON & Co., Lá gente. Hongkong, January 1, 1874.
YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOULA, TION OF SHANGHAI,
CAPITAL AND SURFtus, -800,000 TARIN,
ما
|--DOLICIES granted-on-Marine Rusks to
MING A Setter of Introductory Lessonÿ
all parts of the world at current raies, This Assoolation will, until further no tice, provide out of the earnings, first for an interest Dividend of 15 % to Share holders on Capital, and thereafter, distr buted among folicy holders, annually, in cash, ALL the Profits of the Underwriting Business pro rata të amount of premium contributed.
RUSSELL & Co,
Agenth
Hongkong, July 9, 1872,
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
(FIRE AND LIFE.).
“UAFIRAL—Two- MILLIONS STABLING,
THE CHINA MAIL.
Insurances.
Intimations.
TAF SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSUR PATENT SLIP & DOOK Co.
ANCE, COMPANY, ADELAIDE
CAPITAL,
£500,000
AND
NOVELTY IRON WORKS
ཛྙཱ་:
No. 32, PRATA WEST.
Machine, Boiler, and Blacksmith's Shop, Iron and Brass Founders
THE Undersigned having be appointed Agents for the above Campany in Hongkong, China and Japan, are prepared to issue Policies of Marine Insurance, payable in Australia, London, Calcutta, Bombay, Mauritius, China and Japan sEM current rates.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, September 6, 1875,
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COM, PANY OF HONGKONG LIMITED,
IN LIQUIDATION,
NOTICE,
LL Famong bolding Warrants against unclaimed Dividends, Interest, or Buns, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their claims will not be recognised,
ADOLF ANDRE,
F. D. SANSUON,
Liquidators. Hongkong, December 20, 1875. apl
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE.COM- PANY OF HONGKONG LIMITED,
IN LIQUIDATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
FIRST Dividend of One Hundred
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant A Dellars (8100) per Share will be pay. Poziolas against the Rink of FINIS on D) the Hongkong and Buildings or on Goods stored therein, shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong, Coale in Matsheds, on Goods on board. VOssals and on Huis of Vossels in Har or and after January 1st, 1878, on which bour, at the usual Terms and Conditions.
day Shareholders are requested to apply for Proposals for Life Assurances will be rewarrants at the Company's Office, 48, selved, and transtalted to the Directors Queen's Road, Victoria, producing at the
same time their scrip for endorsement. for their decision.
If required, protection will be granted on first class lives up to £1000 on Single Life,
For Rator of Premiums, forms of pro- possis or any other information, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Ok.
Agents Hongkong de Caston, Hongkong, January 4, 1867.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
HEAD OFFIOF-HONGKONG,
GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of A China and Japan, and as Singapore, Saigon and Pesug
Risks accepted, and Polloles of Insurance granted at the rates of Premium current at the above mentioned Ports.
NO CHARGE FOR POLICY TEEB,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary, Hongkong, November 1, 1871-
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANOF COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
Torte for the above Company at THE Uadersigned have been.appointed Hongkong, Canton, Foochow, Shanghai and Bankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates,
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1885, -
THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY Rotat ChasTER
His Majesty King George The Büst,
A. D. 1720,
HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above, Corporation are prepared to grant Ikeurences as follow
• Marine Department,.. Polleles at current rates payable either bere, in London or at the principal Porte of India, China and Australia.
Fire Department.
Polletes issued for long or short periods at surrent rates. A discount of 20 % allowed. Lifs Department, Polloles tesued for sums not exceeding 25,000 on ressonable terms.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co, Hongkong, July 25, 1872,
CRINESE INSURANCE COMPANY. (LIMITED.)
KOTIOR.
POLICIES granted at current rates on
Marine Risks to all parts of the World. In nooor dangs with the Company's Articles
of Association, Two Tbirds of the Profits
The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 16th to the 81st Desember, 1875, both days inclusive.
ADOLF ANDRE,
Liquidators. F. D. SANSOON,} Hongkong, November 16, 1876.
jalõ
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE.COM, PANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE. Third and Final Instalment of $200
of the call of $500 per share autho rised by the Extraordinary Meeting of Bhareholder, held on the 21st June, in payable on the 31st December, instant, at
the Chartered Mergantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong.
Interest at the rate of 12 per cent per annum will be charged against the holder for the time being of any shares, in respect of which the above mentioned instalment shall not be paid by the said 31st December.
By Order,
W. H. RAY,
Secretary,
jaid
Hongkong, December 14, 1875.
THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO.
HE Undersigned having been appointed
Agent, in Hongkong, for the above. named Company, is prepared to grant Policies against Fire, on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of £10,000, at the usual rates, subject to an immediate dis count of Ni%
Attention is invited to a considerable reduction in Premia for Life Insurance in China
Life Policies effected during the year 1875, share in the Bonus to be declared on 81st December for the quinquennial period then ending.
A. MACO, HEATON, Hongkong, September 27, 1875.
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Incorporated by Royal Charter and
*· Special "Acts of Parliament,
ESTABLISHED 1800,
CAPITAL £2,000,000,
for the above Company, are prepared JHE Undersigned; Agents at Hongkong
to grant Polides against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, or on Merchandise in the same, at the. ustial Rates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent
GILMAN & CO
Ageriton
Hongkong, July 6, 1878.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
Agents for the shore Company, THE Undersigned having been appoint-
are distributed sunually to Contributors are prepared to grant Insurances at our
whethor Shareholders or not, in proportion on fo the nett amount of Premia contributed by each, the remaining third being cattled to Reserve Fund.
OLYPHANT & Co General Agents,
Hongkong, April 17, 1873.
YANGIEZE INSURANCE ASSOULA-
TION OF SHANGHAI,
HOTION
t
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents, Boyat Insurance Company. Hongkong, October 27, 1874.
Intimations
PILOTAGE-
Undersigned is now prepared to take on large Vessels for Painting ald Re-doppering, also large Repairs to Hulls and Machinery de
HONGKONG MARKET FRÍCES," Corrected to Saturday, Dec. 18, 1875. At1110 Cash per Dollar Mexican.
BROOD, English,
Foòchow,
#
"
Highest. Eurosat:
Gask
Beef, sirloin and prime out, cy, 160 120 Beef Corned,"
matty "Bount
[No. 8910-JANUARY 7, 1876.
Green Peas, young
old
Green Winter Course Lettuce, English
cathy
8 2 8 1 4 2 8 8 8
head
10
.11
Chinese
catty
20
Butcher Meat.
Mint, 400 300 Mushroom, dried,- 200 160 Unions, Bombay
Gregn
bunch
12 10
750 650
20 16
120 100 Parsley, Ouluere, 140 120
English,
catty
30
20
10.
140 120
80 79 Potatoes, Macao, new. GALEY
Sweet,
20
16
14
12
per ket
50
40 Pumpkins,
Tongue, fresh, each
400 850 Scallions,
200 200 Badishes, English
doz,
40
patty
Heart, Test,
2018. 40.80
Kidneys,
Tall,
Soap,
Steak,
A large assortment of Spars and Lumber, Iron and Copper Plates, fron and Brass | Bullocka” Brains, Rods, Pitoh, Dakum and Felt, Sheathing Metal and Nails, Rivets, Screw Bolts, and Wood Screws always on hand. BOATS AND STRAM LAUNCHES Bona
OEDER.
B. O. BAILIE, Manager.
Office, Novelty Iron Works,
PRAYA WEST, Hongkong. Hongkong, July 26, 1875.
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Will be Ready in a Few Days.
THE CHINA REVIEW,
Vom IV., No. 3..
A
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EDITED BY N. B. DANNY, PH.D.
Annual Subscription, postage included,
$6.80.
DOREMOS,
The Folklore of China, (Continued from
page 84.).
The Uhinese Vernaculars, Trip to the City of Leen Chau. Legend of the Building of Paking. Chinese Explorations of the Indian Ocean
during the Fifteenth Century, (Con tinued from page 67.)
An Introduction to a Retrospect of Forty Years of Foreign Intercourse withi China
Short Notices of New Books and Literary
Intelligence.
Notes and Queries on Eastern Matters
Torture in British and Chinese Prisons, Fusang.
Chinese Jessamino.
Bells
The Natural History of China, Red as a Festive Colour. Books Wanted, Exchanges, dio.
China Mall Office. Hongkong, January 8, 1878.
NOTICE,
In the Goods of GEORGE BARTY FALCONER, Ded,
to send" in "Particulars of the same to the
160 110 Shalote,
[60]
50 Spinages
*60 60 Taro,
Tripe (undressed), satty 40 .50 Calves' Head and Fest, sot 500 450 Bams, American,
860
Pige Chitlings,
17
Foot,
"
Heart Kidneys,
Fork, Chop,
Corned,
1 Leg,
+
Fat or Lard, Sheeps' Head, and Feet, set
∙Hearty
180 160
7060
****130 110
180 140 180.140 180 140. 120 110
Chormats, Cocoanutą Currants,
"
Datos, Fige, Dried,
20 18
150 100:
-15 12.
120 110Tomatoes,
50 80
catly 90 70
Turnips, English,
cach
20
fresh
eatty
112 20
"
Salt,
$0 20
Water Lily Roots,
40
Chinese,
200 160
Water Cress,
F
English
400 - 360
Yam
Mutton Chop,
225 220
# Leg,
225 220
Fruits.
Alourites,
catty
Shoulder, Jávory
Almonds,
150 130
Apples, Dried
· 60 · 50
· catty
250 200
California
100 110
200 100
110 100
Bananas, fragrant Punti, catty
40
11 Common
B0 25.
110 100
70 50
Carrambola,
100
60
100
such
60 )
bottle
400 350
lb.
200. 160
bottle
500 400
·500, 400-
100 850
Grapes,
catty
250 200
each
60 50
Ground Nuts,
40 80
Kidneys
8070
Oranges, Sweet Bunwoey
Bucking Pigu,
1800 1200
21 Coolia
80.
20
11
13
Mandarin
80
Veal,
astty
130 120
Foultry
Kam Kwat Mandarin,
60 60
100
Capone,
catty
180 160
Deer, Shanghai,
esch 5220 Lichees, Dried
800 250
Ducks,
catty 110 100 Lemons,
70 80
Dried
each
210 200
Loong Ngan, Deled
250 150
Eggs, Han
dos
-100-
Fears, Tientali,
180 120
Duok
100
31
Chefoo,
100 80
*Balt
-100
Bach
pair
180 140 Pine-apples, Punt 120 110 Plantalus, common 280 250 Prunes, Dried, 800 700 Pumeloes, Canton
Teach
60
Tantty
40 80
bottle Beach
160 140 esch
70 60 110 100
Raisins, Muscatel,
battle 1100 760
stick
200 180
20 16
60 50
100
70:
Miscellaneous.
bottle
260-200
picul IB.
1600 1609-
700 500 750-700
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Against the above Estate are requested Cheeze, Persons having any CLAIMS | Towls, A Undersigned, on or before the 28th Day of Partridges, February, 1876, after which date no Claims Pheasants, will be recognised."
WASHING BOOKS (In Engisch and Chinese,)
ERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of Ladles and Gentlemen, are now ready at this Office Price $1 each,
CHINA MAIL Office.
To Let.
Wild Ducks,
"Geese,
Brean
Nutmeg,
160
140
Sugar Cane,
450 400 Tamarinda,
300 280-Walnuts, new
350 300 Water Chestnuts,
40 =
·40
900
250
*60*40*
200 180 Candied Orange Peel, bottle
750 120
And all Persons being indebted to the said Estate are requested to make Imme. diate Payment
1. B. FALCONER,
Administratrix. Hongkong, December 8, 1875.
Pigeons,
Quail,
Snipe,
Teal,
fe28 Turkeys Cook,
catty
Неп
"
esor
800
Allspico,
catly
110-100 100 0
Carp,
Bran, Buttor,
Codfish, salt
Congor Eels,
60 60 DO 60
Lemon
120
110
Fresh Fish, Large
The House No. 35, Wellington Street, Istély in the occupation of Messrs. Roje & Co
Small
60 60 160·150 110 80 120 110 00 110 200 150
Capers, Charcoal, Cheese, American,
Englab,
200100
plout
1100 1000
400
460
Dutch,
1100
Cinnamon, Citron,
catty
250 200
160 180
Frogy The Dwelling House and Ufloss, No. 1,
Garoupa, Stanley Street, lately in the occupation of Messis DREYER & Co..
Gurnet, The Dwelling House No. 18, Gage Street Haddock, The Dwelling House No. 4, Alexandra Terrace.
Cloyes,
140 130
11
800 260
Cocosant Oll,
bottle
200 150
120
Coffee
260 220
120 110
Curry Powdery
bottle
60020
'B0 70
Firewood,
140 180
ploul
400 860
Flour,
ploul
T
TO LET
With Immediate Possesion,
Crabs,
Dace
Dog Fish,
Dory;
WO Dwelling Houses and Offices, Nos.
14 and 16, Stanley Street, lately in the Eels, occupation of Mess Kaynan & Co..
Herrings, small The Store and Dwelling House, No. 31, Live Fish, Queen's Road, lately in the occupation of Lobsters, Miss GARRETT.
The House and Offices No. 3, D'Aguilar Mackerel, Street, lately in the occupation of Mr F. Mulles, DEGENAER, WAS DES
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 06. Hongkong, December 20, 1875.
TO BE LET. 17ITH Possession on 1st March next, the commodious and centrally situat
W
ea Dwelling House at present in the occupa tion of Dr. O'Barry.
For all particulars, apply to
ROBERT G. ALFORD,
Surveyor, Club Chambers, Hongkong, December 24, 1875,
TO LET THAT Commnodions Three-storied House No, 13, Peel Street, at present in the occupation of Mr P. B. CARL Possion from the 1st Proximo, zdaj
CANON TATA & U.. Hongkong, December 20, 1876.
TO LET
"
130 120
120 110
120 110
Gram,
Intinglass, Lamp 140 180 Oil,
Macaroni
750 2500 catty150
-
100 90
box 1000 900
Patty
800 750
700 800
110 100
100 00
Pickles,
110 100 Rise,
picul 1500 1300
240
・battle 250 200
Oysters,
Parrot Fish,
180 120
Made,
Perch, Fomitet
100 90
120 110
Mango Chutney, Mustard,
180 180
Prawny
Rock Flake, Salmon, Canton,
140 180
Nutmegs,
180 120
Qatar
each pic
10
1700 1800
Oliven
260 200
Pioklad,
800 tin
Paddy
Salt Fish,
ja24
Shark, Shrimps,
80
110*80 70
Pearl Barley,
$200
70
Pepper (whole) gor (ground)
ostty
Skate
*200 -160-
upper, Soles, Fresh Turtles, Small
110 100
batty
· 36 ·· 30.
300
Ja20 Asparagu
400 350
Sage Salad Oll, Salt, Coarse
Fine,
920 · 200
280 180
90 18:
Bamboo Bhoo Beats, sprotity
-1.
19
broad,
French,
40 86 100 80
Best root,
Carrots, fresh
Cauliflower,
•250 70 30 18 10
20. 80 eatty
80 800: 200
Sugat, China, Tapices," Teny Vermicelli, Chinese
#
· 100 - 70
bott
800 $270
100 80
1000900
Vinegar, Engla Preser
bottle #900/180
Astoria Montaj
Celery, Chineis, Chilfe, Dited,
Frnita, Vegetables,
Uuotimbers,
7 ESSBES IOWard bound, can goutte Pl--
lets from Reef Island, from this date.IRST Class STORAGE, GODOWNS, Outward bound Vensely on – SBOURG
A PTER this date, the shove Association | FIRST CLASS PILOT5 by applying to A will allow Brokerage of Thit the Undersigned at Frays Othtral, No, 29. three and One Third per cent. (981) on
The Ellos boats Flag is No. 5 at the Local Risks only,
MASH-HASS,
H; F. STUART, Hongkong, April 6, 1875. .
RUSSELL & C., Arinte
Hongkong, June 3, 1874
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY
B
*for domestic and business purpose.
BY N. B. DENNIS, PL B.
ry
Underdched Agenta are in receipt
of instructions from the Board of
**This Work has been approved as a Directors authorizing them toasatte Pulele text book for the examinations in Chinese to the extent of £10,000 6h tây ôhể lrt by the Government Examination Board of
Hongkong⠀⠀
For Sale at the
SHAEMOHINA MAIL OFFIOL.
an riak of to the Salaht: 61. 215,000 un
A Discount of 20% allowed
adjoining risks st cifrent rates.
A HOLLIDAY, WISH & DE
Hongkong, Januszy 3, 1876,
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
YHINA REVIEW
Golfiblete Set of Vol
Alt Dollars will be paid for the above.
650
No. 1, (2 coples) and No. 2, (1-1867) No. 1 and 2, Vor
Uno Töllar will be given for each of the
Vol. Il
ile to the Publishers,
OHINA MAIL OFFICE.
on the Praya. Apply to
TAYLOR & THOMPSON, Hongkong, November 20, 1875
TO LET.
HOME HOUSES on Padder's Hill.
House No. 2, Seymour Terase, Hours No. Gardah Rosd, knowD AS "Harperville,"
DAVID SASSOON, SONE & Do. Hongkong, April 16, 1873,
TO LET
Possession on the 1st Juntary, 1870.
Cabbage, Macro, Cabbage, White, Canton ently-
gas Danz de Co.'s Central Buia-Egg Flas THE Premises on the Prays known aă | Query Shuf
ROZARIO & 06.
Hongkong, October 2by 1878.
750 800
800-250. 960-200-
800 950 5280
800
Grožek ORLEY, Inspector of Marketa.
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