THE CHINA MAIL.
CELEBRITIES AT HOME,
· DAFTÁIN SHAW IN WAYLING-STREET. (World.)
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rivalled promptitude and duah, method and precision 1
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taking up his new appointment has given but it by no means follows that the present
the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, occur in the
AN EXTRAORDINARY DUEL. « rise to the report in Hongkong, or it may Mission will find that it has so easy a task
A curious duel was said to have taken course of a year from sixty to ninety cases bo that the report is a precursor to the as that which foll to the lot of the Burlingame
Thoy bere almost all been mallom, have of injury, some of which are very serious, place at Lemonsville, in the lower Missouri, appointment being cancelled and Mr. Plunket Mission, or even to the Chung How Embassy.
undergone a similar training to their chlof. and a year rarely passes without cases of Two gentlemen at "Crick's Farm" desired to remain in the Straits. Ho is not I heard in a quarter which ought to be very In the centre of a vast web, skilfully and Captain Shaw thinks he can train any death. Yet there is no provision for the Pittsburg, had an unpleasant difference. to blame for the delay in proceeding to Hong- well informed that even now there is some patiently woven during the last fifteen young, active, courageous man into a fire-widows of men killed in the performance Neither of them could shoot smart,” and kong. He has been detained by important doubt whether the Embassy will be received years, sits the architect thereof the be man in time, but it takes a long time to of a noble and perilous duty a plece of neither could fence; so a neutral waspou duty in Perak. He may be said to have in any other form than for the especial object neficent spider whose fly is a fire fig. drill the landaman, while a sailor will learn economy the more extraordinary as the was declded upon. It was the rifle. Twenty dono nearly all the work of the Commission with which it was originally appointed, that, North, south, sast, and west of him extends his work in a couple of months. The cost of the whole Brigade is but little over rounds of ball cartridge were given to the appointed to inquire into the circumstances namely, of making an apology. I take this to the uttermost limits of the region mariner has the trick of handiness; he is 70,000 a year--no very great sum for the combatants. They were placed on opposite of Mr. Birah's murder. He was, we believe, statement with some reservation, as I happen ruled by the Metropolitan Board of Works qulok and clever at climbing, and stands protection of the large area ruled by the banks of the Missouri. The duelists by mainly instrumental in getting up the to know that it origiantes in a direction-a network well planned, parefully ex with comfort on narrow ledges and corners Metropolitan Board of Works.
down, and soon began rapidly firing at evidence against the Maharajah Lelah and where the wish might be father to the ecated, and protooted against the possibility awful to the unaccustomed eye. He is Besides his active work in keeping bis each other across the water. The seconds, his accomplices, and making out the ease thought; but some probability in lent to it of breakage by extraordinary precautions also quick at learning the triaks and turns Brigade up to the highest pitch of efficiency, after having given them proper signale against Sultan Abdullah and other Chiefs. from the last blue book which has been This telegraphic esfety-not, by means of of the various mohantam employed in the Captain Shaw has recently written, literally retired to a considerable distance behind It may occur to an ordinary mind to ask issued with reference to the Margary affair which each station of the Metropolitan Fire Fire Brigade: from the management of between the lights, Complete Manual of the combatants. One of these was Judge why Mr. Plunket should be promoted to it gives no report from the Hon. Mr Grosvenor, Brigade is brought into connection with manual or hand-engines he avances Fire Protection. His pamphlet on Fires in Morton, of Drysburg. The other was Mr Hongkong or leave the Straits at all. He though it is well known that he has sent one every other station, and the whole brigade swiftly to that of steamers. It is curious Theatres, published a few months ainos, Rasaroft, an eminent pig-breeder," The bas spent the best years of his life here, in. Surely it would be thought that at the could, if deemed necessary and prudent, bo to note how quickly the men pick up the will doubtless be read with renewed interest Judge fred rapidly. Mr. Rancroft's shots were more deliberato. At his fifth sbob knows the nativen thoroughly and they present stage of matters this report would be concentrated on any one spot in an in- working of the simple form of electric tele just now, as will his admirable tables of know him, and one would have thought that given to the public through Parliament, and credibly short space of time, is the work of graph In use at the stations. They are fires.classified according to their causes and he shattered Mr Morton's ankle the services of a man of his local experience its boin withheld cannot be without some Captain Eyre Massey Shaw, Chlef Officer especially fond of their engines, and keep the uses of the buildings in which they Judge would not give in, but fired rather and knowledge would have been deemed good reason. The most likely explanation of the Brigade aineo. Mr Braidwood lost them in a high state of efficiency and pollah. have taken place.
wildly. He bound up his aukle, while Mr- invaluable and prized accordingly by the is that the Government have determined to his life on the memorable occasion when the Many of them are good workers in metal, anthorities here and at home. One would ask the Chinese Ambassadors one or two Thames was literally set on fire. Since and all are taught in Watling-street in the imagine that with the prosent dearth of questions with regard to it, and desire to the London has been divided into four workshops there. There was a rosson for officials of experience, caused by absence publish the report and answers that may be great districts, three of which are north of adopting this plan. The ordinary engi- on leave for health, by retirements, and given to such questions simultaneously. the Thames, London south of the river meer belongs to a tradea-union, and even if resignations, with the desperate expedients am strongly of opinion, both from what forming the D district. In the centre of he wished would not be allowed to work for working the executiva departments in hear and what has already been published each district is a superintendent in tele- any hours and all hours, nights and Sun- barely respectable fashion, and notably with in the Blus Books, that His Excellency Kuo graphio connection with evory station within days. He would be at a 1 at all with the present strain upon the strength of the will be rather astonished when he gets face is limit, and also with the central office to his right as to overtime, and he appeal to most important departments of all, the Police to face with Lord Derby. He will certainly Watling street, where Captain Shaw sits in the central body. The organisation of and the Magistracy both in criminal and have to do a good deal more than merely his quiet study, far from the din of fire fire brigade must be strictly military, or civil capacities, the presence of a man like getting round our too easy officials by a little belle, but perfectly cognisant of the condi- rather naval, in system, My men know Mr. Plunket, who has been conversant with Chinese blarney, as has been done so success-tion of every fireman's post in London-how perfectly well that. If they are remise in these departments all his life, would have fully before. Lord Derby on two or three many men, engines, and horses can be answering a call or a "stop" (a message been welcome as rain in a parohed land, ond distinot occasions instructed Sir Thos. Wade brought together within a few minutes at that an engine is not required), or slow not only claimed but insisted upon. But not to bind Her Majesty's Government in any given spot,
in getting out in engine, the offence will The organiser of this mag-Inery, which bo visited by flee or reprimand, and will the ways of the Colonial offies are insoru- any way before they had received Mr Gros- table and not as the ways of ordinary mortals, venor's report. Whatever that report was goes rather better than clockwork, is a tall be written against their names in the This is the service-book, and the result to this Colony, so far as its it is now known to be altogether unsatisfac-square-shouldered Irishan of some forty- book you see? experience has yet gone, has been constant, tory; and presuming that Sir Thos. Wade eight years, but with figure so well set a strongly-bound volume, containing never-ending turmoil and change in its civil has carried out his instructions, the negotia- up that when in his short jaunty-tunis almost a biography of each man since service, to the undoubted detriment of the tions with respect to the Margary business fireman's helmet, and huge frokboots he he joined the Brigade, many of long public interests, and, if all we hear is true, are not yet concluded, but the most important looks no more than thirty-five-a lithe, yoars' service not having a single charge to the discontent and dissatisfaction of all point still remains to be settled. It is not ac ive, muscular mes, and a skilful wielder reorded against them. Badh engine has in the service itself.
to be supposed that under the circumstances of the tomahawk which hange in his girdis, also an account opened against it, showing the Government will be ready to at ones His very becoming uniform in the outcome at once its age, prime cost and cost of accept any kind of apology which the Chinese Ambassador may see fit to offer.
The Philippines. (From the Manila Papers) The "Manila Club" was inaugurated, on Saturday, the 17th February, with splendid banquet
The German steamer Jassandra left Ma. nila for London via Singapore on the 20th February,
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judge and the dying "second" were con-
Rigid as a disciplinarian, the Chief Offloer Rancroft's bullets spluttered and whistled has yet won the bearts of his men by the past him. At length the gallant old magis. confidence he reposes in them when trate effectually returned his adversary's thoroughly drilled. I look to each man fire. There was an affal ors from oreE to do his own work of his own accord, and the water. Mr Rancroft's "Regond" was to do it properly, continues Captain Shaw. hit in the stomach. It was, of coursed But here our colloquy is cut short by a lamentablo mistake; and the wounded slight 'ting' of the bell--no noday alaram, veyed to. Pittsburg. It appears that the but an ordinary ofica-bell--and a message latter, though meatly perforated through through the speaking-tube. A few words the spleen, was cheerful, and read por are exchanged without hurry or excitement, tians of the Scriptures, and “Judge and then the tunts is buttoned severely to the throat, the tomahawk girt on, and the Morton, though in agony, expressed him. helmet donned. The Chief Officer is on self as fully satisfied with the rant of the meeting," Mr. Rancroft also said that everything was conducted “honorably" and that he would give fifty dollars towards the expected funeral of his soon-to-be-da- ceased cond."
active service.
THE LAUFFEDE ISLANDS.
(Cooktown Courier, Jan. 18.) The cutter dda from Lasepede Islands in the Gulf of Carpentaria arrived in port yesterday evening in charge of Captalu Sykes, our local plint, and a boat's crew. It appears that on Thursday morning the Royal Duke, sah., from Somerset, bound
We called down
Taa San Franotaco Newr Zetter thum alludes to a patriotle celebrity - Some weeks ago we paid our respects to O'Dono- van Bossa in this column, mach to the disgust of his admirers here. The Town of much care and thought and long practical maintenance, All is conducted on this
Orier poked unlimited fun at the absur experience. A fireman's helmet, for in- priuciple of accurate attention to and regle to Sydney, with pearl shell, pimed the dity of receiving that windy fraud with a A long rigmorele account of the coming stance, munt fulfil several conditions. It tration of detail, to the end that generall port, and signalled that she had passed a regiment of militia, to say nothing of the "Chinese Embassy to Great Britain" has
must be strong anongh, especially in the eations may be easily arrived at ; for Caputter off Cape Flattery, with but one board of supervisor, though that body's appeared in the Standard I should think comb, to resist falling bricks and rafters, tain Shaw, with all the activity and gallant man on board, supposed to be the master, aberrations of intellect have ceased to supplied by some gentleman connected with and must have a very thick and wellfitting bearing which might have well become one who reported that his crew deserted him cause any surprise. the Mission itself. The writer gives the lining. It must also have sufficient peak of Rupert's cavallers, de, like a very differ and left him to navigate the vessel him-Milesian thunder on our head by im whole of the credit of obtaining the cession in front to protect the face without imped-ent man, the late Mr Buckle, an ardent self. Mr Fahey, the harbor master, ontimating that the O'Donovan was QUE of the right of audience to the Japanese ing the vision, and behind to shield the follower of the illustrious Quetalet. He is bearing this, with that alacrity for which of those loud and ready demagogues that Ambassador. Certainly this is something neck completely from molten lead. The a statist to the backbone.You can arrive he is proverbial, at once despatched Capfattened on the bard-earned pennies of new, as it was usually thought that the chief ears also must be protected without inter at nothing without facts oarefully collected tain Syken in the whaleboat to intercept Biddy and Mick, and that there would aredit in regard to this was due to Sir Thos. fering with the hearing and there are and properly arranged, continuos the Chief the vessel and bring her on to Cooktown, never be any invasion of England sa The entries for the Race meeting of 1877 Wade. The article is worth quoting on this many minor details which combine to Officer of the M.F.B. and facts are easily and yesterday afternoon she was safely long as the Skirmishing Fund' permitted
point, as it places an important matter in a
moored at Henrique's wharf. On horar him to skirmish around the country, and rendor the construction of a fireman's collected with proper method. Down alpsed on the 18th February. There are somewhat unexpected lights and has decid-helmet a momentous affair. Captain Shaw below, as 1 pointed out to you, there are rival we interviewed the guast master, W. live at five-dollar hotels to revel, a 1s altogether 32 horses to compete this year, edly the effect of making the foreign repre- has at last reached something near per just as many hatpegs as there are men, so Sinclair, of the Ada, who reported as fol- were, on the oppressed bat succulent mut sentatives at Pekin look remarkably small-fection, and feels as safe in his helmet that I can see at a glancs how many men lows On the 7th Anguet laat he left ton-shop, and to drink the down-trodden of which 17 are newly introduced and willThe causes which have brought about this when under fire as he can reasonably are out and how many at home, In more Lacepedes for King's Sound, with a crow, but inspiring Holdaciok. Well, to-day tho run for the first time. There are thirtoon change of policy have occurred only within expect, Tight in the waist and hips, and serious mattere the same rule applies. The consisting of the owner, Louis Grinn, Job wires tell us that this pattern patriot is a prizes, vin -Copa de los Novatos, Copa do the last two or three years. During the loose in the shoulders and sleeves, the want of seeing things at a glance, the Biley, and Alexander Healy, and arrived defaulter, the Skirmishing Fand
invasion of Formosa by the Japanese, in tanto is an admirable working-dress for absence of rapid calculation, and the son at their destination on the 10th. On the gone skirmishing for good. Now wall and Filipinas (The Philippines Oup), Gran Copa 1874, an astute diplomist, named Noyeshima, men who are perpetually getting in and saquent firm grip of the business in hand, 13th, while lying off Saddle Hill, the tear the hair on your simple head, Ohi de Manila (The Great Manila Cup), Copa was despatchod to Poking for the purpose of out of windows, and through the panela of has led to the greatest fires of modern times. Owner with Riley and Healy want pron Biddy, and get ready for the next patriotis del Derby (The Derby Cup), Cops de Velo-negociating a treaty between Japan and doors swiftly ripped out with the keen A fireman must see at once not only the pesting for gold, and returned in the sneak thief,
China, besides an indemnity before with tomahawk. When a house is already full of building on fire, but the surrounding evening, greatly delighted with their pros
A sroxy is told of venerable Judge H. cidad (The Velocity Cup), Copa Disputada drawing the forces. This ambassador was smoke, and the fire is gnawing hungrily at houses and factories. He must, as we put pota
On the 16th got under weigh The other day, while holding the Circuit (The Challenge Cup), Copa de los Socios accompanied by a anite of officials, and the staircases, there is no time for picking it technically, know his time," and should for Hidden Island to prospect for pearl Court, he grew weary of the endless tongues backed by a squadron of iron-olad-mon of locks or removing doors. Smash goes the not, by trying to save one house, sacrifice shell, and saw a good patch, but not of attorneys, and calling to a bailiff, said, (The Members' Cup), Copa Celestial (The war. When he reached Poking he announced tomahawk into a panel, tears it out, and the next dozen or the next five hundred, having divers, could not work On the huskily, "Go over to the Hole in the Wall Celestial Cup), Copa de Luzon (The Luzon that he had an autograph missive from his then, head or feet foremost, the fireman as the case may be. It requires a practised 26th got under weigh to return to the and bring me a drink of whiskey" The Lacepedes, and arrived there on the 20th bailiff disappeared, and reappeared shortly Oup), Premio de la Belleza (The Ladies' august master, the Mikado, which he was plungen into the unknown beyoud. So he eye and some decision of character to 008 September. After arriving there spent with an inch and a half of corn-juice in a
bound to deliver personally to the Chinese is trimly yet strongly clad from head to elude on abandoning a range of buildings, Purse), Copa de Prueba, and Premio del Majesty and demanded an audience of his heel for the essence of his work is time; but it is the soundest policy in great con days la refitting preparatory to starting glass, enough for any Christiani man, but Consuelo (The Consolation Stake). Emperor. As usual the Chinese functionaries he must be both swift and strong. Fire is flagrations. If you do not "know your for Cossack, and on the 7th spoke the not a sufficiency for an Alabama judiciary The Government will impose a tax of tried to put him off with a sham ko-tow to not the only element against which he time," the fire will be everywhere too quick captain of the cutter Ballingarry, who said system. Go back," growled the judge, the Dragon Throne, but he was not going must be protected; for he is apt, and for you, and drive you from house to house, it was no une proceeding further. The drink of whiskey. The bailiff disappeared there were no Malay divers to be had, and and tell Hagerty to send me a drink---a one dent per pound on beef or pork flesh to be treated in that manner, and indeed certain, to be drenched with water always maintaining its advantage.
B bold front that the when work. As tons of water are hurled issuing from the slaughter house, towards showed such
Few men live more in their profession owner, however, requested Sinclair to stay
tumbler brimming full. “Ah,” answered defraying the expenses of introducing a prospect of hostilities with Japan, and upon the brave fellows working on the home, and Mrs Shaw and his children-
Chinese Government got frightened at the at a flaming building, cascades pour down than Captain Shaw, for his offos is his and navigate the vessel to the eastward again, and reappeared a second time with a
to search for Guano or other good pro-
drink. But what," wiping with his lips water supply into Manila. The tax will granted the audience, with a promise that lower doors, drenching them to the skin. the elder of whom is a sub-lieutenant inspects. Bailed on the 8th and aroised the wearer of ermine, "that, now, is
en ambassador should be sent to Yeda. Captain Shaw, who on busy nights is all the Royal Navy-look upon Watling about until the 22nd, during which time with the cuff of his coat, did he say?" Through this vigorous policy the British, over London from fire to fire, has in a
street as their natural abode, pending the very rough weather was encountered, in "Oh, he didn't say anything, your honour."
which the Ada lost an anchor and 4 fathoms answered the bailiff, blushing. French, and other resident Ministers et private and particular bedroom of his own construction of a more spacious central
*Ob, yes, Arrived at Roo Island and a sort of blue chamber, from which even office on the other side of London Bridge. anchored inside a place called Dampier's what did he say? Well, I don't like to
of chain.
he must have made some romark. Now, Peking obtained audiences. The result was the throne by eminent statesmen advocating uniforms to change about with after each tuette of Captain Shaw by Count Gleichen, a change in this part of the foreign policy of particular soaking. All is orderly and the centre of a group of agreeable testi cruising a week authored of Camden tell me exactly what he said," demanded the
Harbor. After 3 days' stay sailed on methodical. On the floor is a row of jack. | montals of regard from distinguished per- the Government," &c., &c.
out the bailiff, "he said, 'I sent him a drink like a well-drilled regiment, and over them photographs and drawings of conflagrations. Pagny Island, searching for Guano. There of whiskey at first, I didn't know that the boots standing erect, shoulder to shoulder, sonages. Even this sacred refuge contains October 5 for and anchored under Cham jago. "Well, sab, your honour," drawiod Extensive preparations are being made
hangs raiment without sad, all ready to The dining-room is lurid with pictures of they lost another anchor, and 15 fathoms old fool wanted to take a bath. American for the reception of the new Governor
similar character; ships, like the Bombay of grass warp, and had to leave without General of the Philippines, Señor Morones.
"Regarding the composition of the embassy Programimes and the order for the public and equipment of its members, we are told
short space of time, and other records of 16th was off Melville Island, anchoring off burnt to the water's edge in an incredibly procuring a sample. On the 11th October passed the Trouton Islands, and on the reception are published in different local pas by the press in Shanghai not to expect any very fond of wearing uniform. During the colossal disasters. The study, occupied by Croaker Island on the 20th. On the 26th pers for general information. Señor Mithing grand, or commensurate with the pro-day he is to be found in a ile pas jacket, Captain Shaw alone, storehouse of guel Puig y Llagostera was deputed to hand tensions of the Celestial Empire. On the well thrown back from the broad white maps and plans, recording the introduction the 28th for Wessel's Island; on the 3rd, the new Governor the key of the City in a contrary, it will be inferior in outward show collar, under which peeps a black kerchief of his system into foreign cities, notably November passed through Cumberland Four prisoners were sent to Nueva Ecija embassies to England, some of which were Captain Shaw for nautical costume is not library of the literature of fires-figures, island in the Endeavor Straits, to take in to any of the Japanese, Burmese, or Siamese knotted in saflor fashion. The affection of Cairo and Alexandria, both organised by Straits, cruised across the Gulf of Carpen-
himself in person. Overhead, too, is a on the morning of the 10th February, to be got up, according to the theatrical phrase, to be wondered at when we recollect that plans, and reports from the great cities of wood and water; and, passed through the executed, after being duly tried and non-
regardless of expense But China, like he was bred and born within eight of the Europe and Ameries, for Capt. Shaw is en Albany Pass, purchasing is shart from the tenced by the competent tribunal for their some other Eastern nations, is at present in Cove of Cork. While he was studying for
derate allowance can be spared from the Im- often slipped away for a cruise in his it is natural for a general to think the men high sea, ran down under land and anchored; CAMPHOR, an impecunione condition, and only mothe Church at Trinity College, Dublin, he support with the firemen of the whole world, Mission barque, John Williams or the who have prosted vastly by his assistance. 23rd, in consequence of heavy gales and s the value of which is about $600. One of Penal exohequer to maintain Kwoh Sung-tao, father's yacht; and long before he reached trained under his own eye the best; but on the 28th reached Cape Sidmouth, and | QUICKSILVER, brought the other day from British India,
hie suite, and attendants. Indeed, It would legal manhood had, like the O'Donoghue, the two pairs is of unusual magnitude, appear that one of the qualifications recoma boat of his own. The Cork pachtamen the London chief le not prejudiced against being short of meat, the owners Grinn, SALTFETRE,
mending him to the post is his study of of his day were an dandy dilettante sailors, the foreign inaltations of his own Brigade: Healy, and Riley, went ashore to procure economy, which does not affect in the slightest Every man of them could bear & hand Many of them are excellently drilled, and game, requesting Sinclair to come off for degree his reputation as a man of probity, anywhere in the ship, and many were 50 about their work quickly and method them, when the signal was given by two belonging to an official class where corrup- the perilous ornises they weathered out, sally. Their only defect in want of fires 20 or 30 yards apart, but up to Deo, Hank, on demand, in dames in the district of Tondo. He will tion is the rale. Nevertheless, being a family to the great increase of their manliness resourde. So long as all goes according to 30th, no such algus were risible by Bin 30 days' night,
19 months* sighty in be severely dealt with if found guilty.
man of strong domestic feelings, he has and handiness. By degrees Eyre Massey rule and precedent, they are equal to the
Credits, The German barque Humbolt, and the resolved on going to the expence of bringing Shaw came to think that his vocation occasion t but they want the sator's flexi olair, but on that date he saw large mobs French barque Charite, ure both loading two of his wires of the second degree with
was not the Church; that, in short, hability of mind in the presence of sudden of niggers on the beach. On the Oth, &w timber for Hongkong, the former by Mr him-the supreme lady of his household was born for the sea į but the mercantile and unexpected complications, such as the smoke in the direction of the Kennedy Documentary, 8months sight,.. 4/24 Henry G. Brown, at the province of Jaya- | having recently departed this world to join marine of that day holding out comparativs. giving way of doors, the falling of walls, Kiver, Sinclair who was by himself in the bas, and the latter by Mr Charles German, the shades of her ancestors; so that, in allly few attractions as a career, he obtained and the rapid spread of conflagration under gutter, set esil and made for where he saw Calcutta, ....
koon come into forca.
The importation into the Philippines of gold coins during the first fortnight of
February amounts to $162,591.65, and that that numerous memorials were addressed to Mrs. Shaw is excluded-a regiment of In the drawing-room is an admirable sta- Monument. Next day set sail, and after tell you, sah, your honour."
of silver coins is only $118. The exporta tion during the same period is $7,000 in silver coins,
silver basin.
crime.
Two pairs of eye-teeth of elephants were
and weighed 74 kilograme. Both pairs gave a total weight of 108 kilograms.
A Chinaman was suspected of incendia-
rism for having been found near a house
at the inland of Tablas
A most disastrous boat accident took place at Laguna. The boat while sailing in the river, was suddenly capsired by a strong breeze, and of the eighteen lives on board, only three were saved,
Vessels Loading at Murile, on Feb. 28, Edith for New York, Nordin for Malta, Marivelo for Singapore, San Lorenzo for Hongkong, and Lodogs for New York.
CHINA AFFAIRS AT HOME, (From Our Own-Correspondent.)
London, Jan. 19, 1877. HE. Sir Thomas Wade is at present in London, presumably awaiting the arrival of the Chinese Ambassador, who is expected to
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the allusion which is made to the ladies The most curious part of this effusion accompanying His Excellency. The writer says:
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probability, two real Chinese ladies may be presented to the Queen at the Court of Bt. Jemon's"
to parody the Sootah song are the two ladies
haad at a moment's notice.
workers of every kind, Captain Shaw is not But, like all good soldiers and genuine
certain conditions,
anchored off North Coulbourne; left on
taria; on the 20th, anchored under an
Paper.
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the smoke and sailed up the river for about Shanghai, demand, ..... a commission in the North Cork Rifles; and
ten miles, but although hailing as he went then by degrees dawned upon him that Want of regular sleep is one of the up the river, no response was given. After Bar Silver, 17, dwts. B,
Mexicana, 4* * his true faculty was that of organisation. difficulties which way the donstitution of the proceeding the ten miles he was boarded by The economy of the Ambassador does not The Municipality of Belfast wanted a fireman most anyerely. Men otherwise some natives who came in their oshoes, and Gold Lend very much matter, but who, tell me who military officer to reorganise their polles rigorous and equal to great fatigue attesomb the darkeys after helping themselves to English Sovereigns,
and fre brigade, and Captain Bhaw to k to in time to the utter waarinens Inddoed by everything they could lay their hands on Australian Sovereigna, *** whe, it is proposed, should be presented to that work as a dark takes to water. His broken reati bitt iftsed yokes of perpetual were leaving the cutter and the hat as Discount
* the Queen It is rather a comiesl idea remarkable aliosess in bringing the Belfast work have not found out the soft spot in he left the side, plaked up the anchor
Shares, according to our notions to present two Fire Brigade to a high state of effolency Byte Massey Shaw, who, unshaken by a buoy and struck Sinclair on the head,
wives of any given man to a lady, to say led to his appointment as Chief Officer couple of terrible amidents, still exhibits momentarily rendering him conscious. Hongkong Bank, 29 ex div. nothing of a Queen and it is to be only of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade at unimpaired vitality. Provided he can get On regaining his senses, Sinclair observed .. Fire Ins. Co., 4028 ex div. hoped that if any such idea as this is put the death of Mr. Braidwood. At that time four or five hours sleep out of the twenty the niggers ashore making for the scrub as China Fire Ins. Co., 166 ex div. forward those who are responsible for the the Brigade was complicated body, sup four, he is content to take his rest by hard an they would palt. He at once set China Traders' Ins. Co., $1000 management of such matters will take some ported mainly by the Fire Insurance fees, Innalments. His work appears interminable sail, and by means of hedging the au ter as Unton In Society of Canton, $650 pains to ascertain a little more about the very weak in numbers and appliances, and The morning brings drill, the reception of best he could by his own aid managed to Chinese Insurance Co., $208 status of "wives in the second degree" in without telegraphic communication. Here; many reports and the composition of make an offing. For nine days Sinclair North China Ins. Co., Tis, 878
generally and those of His Excellency then, was work enough for Captain Shaw others, correspondents home and foreign. was compelled to shut himself up in the Yangtze Inn, Aarcolation, TI 650 Kwojn particular
who, like other reformers, was not allowed In the afternoon comes the rodad of in- sabin of the cutter in consequente of the .E&W. Dock Co., 477 dis. A correspondent of the Glasgow Herald to carry out his views all at once; Bit by spectin long drive of forty tiles in a continued attacks of the natives from the H.K. O. M. B-boat Co., Sie die SD-known I may as well say, to be bit he captured! conesssions from the all phaeton to various stations, behind banks of the fiver, but happily a breez Shanghel Bisa N, Co., The 96 Dr Dudgeon-writes to recommend energetic authorities no longer the Fire Insuranderblays of splendid horses. At nightfall he springing up he was enabled to reach the Hongkong Hotel Co., #63) dia. young doots to study Chinese with a view of Companies and the cointy, but the Metro- dons his unifored and is tady to head his mouth and set sail for Cooktown with a Chinese Imperial Loan, 409 obtaining suitable employment in Chiss, politan Board of Workstill the Brigade Brigade wherever his presends may be re- fair wind-anchored in Bathurst Bay on
Temperature. it is to be hoped that this will not have the bas boon brotight, numbers excopied, to quired, leaving always a trusty deputy at the 80th December, and on the 10th Jan- same effect as the well-known "El Dorado" the condition fequired by the mind, we Watling-street. Be maintains the doctrine naty, anthered at the s.uth east of Cape (aken at Muiry Taleonor @ 00, fa Fremituj as to the probable steps that will be adopted article in the Times, which some years ago had almost said, of a martinat Captain that he is always theoretically present with Melville; on the 4th anchored off-Hed when Kuo-tah-jen and his colleague arrive. brought storos of men out to Bhaoghal under Shaw does not object to that epithet. Es bis men, and so far as time and space will Point on the 8th anchored under Ospe It is quite clear that our representatives have the impression that they had only to put in maintains vigorously that a state of die- admit I notitally with them, hogy Matters height of the Bth during BANOWRIERA.M. an appearance and at once obtain employă cipline, under which every man knows his drenched, and perhaps slightly minged nå days. On the tight of
a received instructions to treat the Embassyment the result being that one or two of work exactly and perforts it plinctually, well, at the first fire of the night he fetusan heavy gale, antidst torterite of falu, parted with due respect at the various places where them had to be sent home by the Consul as is perfest freedom. Each man is held to ding of his saturated clothes and chain, and drifted back to Fagle Island, absolutely responsible for his work, and by don a fresh sult; and then Hies off where Sinclair found himself at daylight. they have touched They were received distressed British Bubjects,
I hear that the new Messageries Maritimes a carefully arranged system of retarts and again to take his shats in the dangerous That night again anchored at Cap Flat with all proper honours both at Malta and steamer, which will shortly be launched from reports the position sad work of Boy given work Nob that the danger la apparent to taty. On the 10th got underweigh, and Gibraltar, and no doubt on their arrival at their Dock yard near Marseilles, will be one man at any given time can be ascertained the men themselves, who seem absolutely spoke the schooner Royal Duke; on the Southampton, every courtesy demanded by of the finest vessels that has been seen for to an instant. It may be asked, out of devold of feat, although now and then 11th we boarded by Captain Sykes to the long time. It will be specially adapted for what material are made these wonderful terribly reminded of the perilous nature north of Cape Bedford, who brought the International custom will be extended to them the Chius Trade, and will bars all the most men who possess every good quality of their calling. Among the 398 mes, patter to Booktown safely as 8 p.m yentor.. All this of course is only right and proper, | 15oint improvements,
depatless courage, perfect steadiums, un including the Oklet Oliver, who compose day,
reach England on Sunday next, 22nd inst
Up to the present, no definite information
has been obtainable either official or private
A
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Do.
Cuen's Bead.) Horexone, Mardh. 1, 1877,
80.800
12.2 80.238
TESIMOMETER AMERI
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Insurances.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,” -
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG, -
GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Baigon and Penang.
Blake socepted, and Polleton of Insurance grated at the rates of Promlum current at The above mentioned Portal.
NO CHARGE FOR POLICY FEMA. -
JAS, B, COUGHTRIE, Becretary,
Hongkong, November 1, 1871,
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
3
"(FIRE AND LIFE}
CAPITAL,--TWO MILIONE BYBLING,
THE Under got the Rink of FARM on
Pozioms against Batidings or on Goods stored therein, on Goals in Matsheds, on Goods on board Vessels and on Hulls of Vessels in Hay- bour, at the usual Terms and Conditions,
Proposals for Life Amurances will be re- ceived, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.
If required, protection will be granted on frat olaca Lives up to $1000 on a Single
Lite.
For Baton of Premiums, forms of pro- posals or any other information, apply to
·ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Agents Hongkong & Canton, Hongkong, January 4, 1807,
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
THE
¡HE Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant In. VILERCOW AT Current rates,
MELCHERS & Ú, –
Agents, Royal Insuranet Company.
Malls.
Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE, CONNECTION WITH. THE
IN
CENTRAL and
UNION PACIFIO AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTIO STEAMERS.
THE 8. B. OCEANIC by des
patched for San Francisco, via Yoko hama, on SATURDAY, the 3rd March, at 3 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers Lor Japan, the United States and Europe.
Connection is made at Yokohama," with Steamers from Shanghai.
Freight will be received on Boxed until 4 pm. of 2nd Marob. or anal 60 will be received at the Office unill 5 p.m. same day: all Parel Packages should be marked to address in full; vaine of same in required.
Return Passage Tickets available for months are lasued at, a reduction of 20 per sent. on regular rates.
For further Information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 87, Queen's Road Central.
`G, B, EMORY, Agmé Hongkong, February 20, 1877,
U. §. MAIL LINE
PACIFIC MAIL. STEAMSHIP
-COMPANY,
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA
mc8
OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHLAS AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.
THE U. & Mall Steamer ALASKA,
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY. TWl be despatched for San Francisco
(LIMITED.)
NOTION
Prins Rinks to all parts of the World. In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association, Two Thirds of the Frofita are distributed annually to Contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the net amount of Premis contributed
SOLICIES granted at ourrent rates on
by each, the remaining third being carried
to Reserve Fund.
OLYPHANT & Qơi, Reneral Agents,
Hongkong, April 17, 3878.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
TIHE Undersigned are propared to grant Not Fire to the extent of $45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Promis
NORTON & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, January 1,,1874.
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament,
ESTABLISHED 1809,
CAPITAL £2,000,000.
THE Undersigned, Anzxrs at Hongkong Tfor the above Company, are prepared to grant Policies against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, o bin » Merchandise in the cane, at the usual Bates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent.
y
GILMAN & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, July 6, 1875,
THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED By Royal UHARTEK "
of
His Majerty King George The First, A. D, 1720,
THE Undersigned having been appolated TH
Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Lusurances as follows:- Marins Department,
Pofloles at current rates payable either bera, in London or at the principal Fore of India, Oblna and Australis,
Fire Department, Policlesiasued for long or short periods at Eurrent rates. A disconns of 20% allowed -Life Department.
Folletos temod for sums not exceeding $8,000 en Toxsonable tormo,
HOLLIDAY, WIEX & Co,
Hongkong, July 28, 1675,
MANCHESTER FIND ASSURANOE COMPANY.
¡HE. Undersigned Agents are in receipt
Diresters authorizing them to iste Pollitos -to the extent of $10,000 on suy ous fest cines flat, or to the extent of $16,000 on adiating risk at current raton - A Discount of 20% allowed.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & 05.. Badekong, Jasury 3. 1675.
THE CHINA MAIL.
For Sale.
FOR SALE
CUTLER PALMER & Co.'s
Celebrated
Brands of WINES And SPIRITA. Apply to
STEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.
NOW BLÁDY.
Intimations.
AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, ép H. SIR ARTHUR KENnnedy, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG ;
Od to
HONGKONG MARKET PRICES. Corrected to Saturday, February 17, 1877.
At 1000 Cash per Dollar Mexican,
[No. 4264 –March 1, 1877,-
hilien, Died,
40 85
cally
"O
Mixed,
*180x-00 .60 50
Curry Stuff, Engllik,
80
FAICH "Highest. FormET Cash.
Egg Plant,
Garlie, (bulb) dried,.
50 40
Butcher Meat,
Ginger,
30 20
Bacon, English,
"
Ame. Sugar cured Foochow,
460 400 Greens, White 800-250
12 10
13
Winter course 160 140 Green, Sprouts
13
datty
150 140
90 80
Lettuce, Chinese,
150 140
33
English,
•! por Not
80 80
Miut,···
HLH. THE GRAND DUKE ADEKIS
Beef, sirloin and prime out, oz. 160 380 Green Peas, in shell, old OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly Azazzzia CLUB, Beof Corned,
180 140
young 33 hand the Largest and Best Rosat, PARANG SHUI; or, The RuDICANTS OF
Horne Radish," S'bai, NATURAL HORMONEN OMINA, DH Dollection of Views, of Onlus, Pho
**Boup, R. 3. KITEL, One Volume. Bro. Fries, tographio Albums, Frames, Cases, &c., of
Stook, assorted sises, Photographs enlarged from $1.50.
C. D. V. size to life size and coloured in Bullocks' Brains, DIL. A new apparatus for Photography has been received from England: he is prepared to take Photos of Bulidings and Interiors
BUDDHISM, Ira Hiszony, TazoBY AND POPULAR RELIGION, in three Lectures By Dr. E. J. ETTEI Second Edition. One Volume, 810. Price, $1.50,
Orders will be received by Messrs Lane, Crawford & Co.
Hongkong, July 31, 1873, 7
NOW READY.
A CANTONESE DIALECT, Part I., CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE a to K, with Introduction. Royal Svo,, PP 202-By ERNEST JOHN ETTEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.
Price: Two Dollars and a Half. To be had from Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD KELLT & WALSH, Shanghal
Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Menara
Hongkong, February 8, 1877,
WASHING BOOKS (In English and Chiness.)
WASHERMAN'S BOOK for the ove
of Ladles and Gentlemen, are NOW ready at this OfficePrice $1 each.
Omera Maxi Ofiles."
F
Intimations,
HONGKONG,
U
via Yokohama, on THUESDAY, the 16th hs. J. GAUPP & Co., March, 1877, at 8 P.M., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Forope.
Through Passenger Tickets and Bills are issued for transportation to
of Lading and other Japan Forts, to Ban Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, and to New York and Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS.
A Steamer of the Miten Bish! 8. 8. Com-
any will leave Shanghal, via the Inland Sea Forts,
about same date, and make alone connection at Yokohams
At New York, Pasiengors have selection of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany.
Freight will be received on board until Parool Packages 4 p.m. 14th March, will be received at the oflice until 5 p.m. same day; all Paroel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 16, Praya Central,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, February 20, 1877, mole
For Sale.
BAYLE & Co.
GREAT CLEARANCE SALE,
TN_Order to make Room for SPRING IN GOODS.
|
WATURMAKERS & JEWELLERS, 38, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
CHRONOMETER 8;-
&
Carefully Repaired, Cleaned and accurately rated under guarantee.
All Repairs in the above line dons at reasonable rates and with despatch. Hongkong, May 1, 1876,
W. BALL,
tt
CHINA DISPENSARY. TMPORTER or DRUGS, OHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDŘIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- CINES AND PERFUMES. Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness,
and Prompt Attention.
PRAXA WEST, HONGKONG,
at the shortest distanos.
Hongkong, July 17, 1876.
THE HONGKONG CHINESE MAIL.
The fol-
been very much extended.
lowing are some of its Agents:— THE Croulation of THIS PAPER has
Macao-Man Chuen Shop Canton-Slag Chuen Natlys Post Office, Luen King Street; Chai Heung Low Hotel, Luen Hing Street; Kwong Tin Fat Shop, Yan Kwan; Yuen Fong Shop, in front of the Teal Street; Mr Bit Chuen Fan, Tung Wea Provincial Treasurer's Yamen; How Yuen Shop, Small Market Street, New City; You Cheung Photograph Shop, Honam;" Kwai Heang Shop, Bin Choong, Bonim.
5
Tongue, fresh, each 275 250 Mushroom, dried,
820 800 Onions, Bombay
"
Head,
17
Heart,
ED
Feat,
20
Kidneys,
Tail,
"
826-200
"?
bead
catty
18
750 680 80
600 500
Green
160 140
50
· 40-
Parsley, Chinese,
· 50
19
English,
banch
10
100 90
Potatoes, new, Macao, catty
20 18
80 anity
Sweet,
12 10.
60
Pumpkins, Radiales,
10 16-
dor
30 20
500 400
*300 280
Scallions,
catty
20 15
180 170
Shalote,
40 36 120 100
-Tripe (undressed), antty 5040 Calves' Head and Feet, het Hams, American,
13.
Chinese,. English
Mutton Chop,
Swaton-Sui Cheong Hong; Woh Shan|Pigw Chitlings, Loong Hung
Shanghai.--Mr Ng Ching Shun, Mari- Hime Customs; Mr Ho Yue Chuan, Mari- time Customs; Mr Chan Sing Hol Menara Pork, Chop, Jardine, Matheson & Co.; Mr Kwong Chuen Fook, Educational Mission School ş and Mow Sing Bang Kee shop,
Japon --Me Leong Chun Tong, Munisi« | Bucking Pigs, pal Office, Yokohama,
Saigon.-Wohang Hong,
Veal,
Singapore-Ting Kes Hong Kong Capona,
Fook Sang Hong.
Ban Francisco.-Kwong Foong Tal Hong, The above are some of the Agenciesj others will be published, when they mes arranged for. Negociations are in progress | with the express courlers who carry the official despatches and Peking Gazettes, to circulate the Chiness Mail in the interior of China
Fowls, Cleese, Partridges,
560 840
Sesamum,
90 B0
*80* "*70|| Apples, Dried
100 80
Californian, 180 140 Bananas, fragrant Punti,
-11
110 100 Loong Ngan, Dried,»
Olives, green, Punt, catty Oranges, (Coolfe) Chang
* Sweet, Sun-wosy 31
280 280 Papaw,
13 $10
40
15
100
800 180
180 170
Taro (U.Tan)
Tomatoes,
19:
"
Legy Shoulder,
180 170
140 120
Turnips, Salt,
English:
Liver,
140-170
Chinese,
esch catty
-16-10
60
50
Water Illy Roots,
25 20
Amoy.Chtin Cheong Hong, Mook Kek Street.
Fest,
200 00
Water Creas,
bunch
80 20
11
: 110 100
Yams,
aily
30 20
Foochow -Me Yü Ching Cheong, foom. show Arsenal; Mr Lum Kwok Ching, Maris time Customs.,
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#
Traits.
13
60 50 Aleurites,
catty
I
Kidneys, Lavor,
1500 400 220. 200
outtr
25
Comed,
180 120 39 Common
"
160 140 Chestnuts, new, .
Ningpo,--Me Sung Min Chee, Maritime Customs.
Fat or Lard, Sheops' Head, and Foot, mat
110100 Coconuts
.esch
840 820 Currantą,
bottle
400 $50
Bankoro, Yee Hing Hong.
Chefoo.-Yeo Skun Hong,
n
Heart, Kidneys,
anch
BO 40
ib.
200 160
60 70 Dates,
bottle
500 400
:!
1780 1000 Figs, Dried,
* 500 ** 400.
ostly
· 140 190 | Ground Nuts,
80 25
Poultry,
Lesions,
70
60
exity
200 180 Tchoos, Dried,
Penang.Your Wing Fong; Argus Office, Calctitia, --Mów Bing Company.
Dacke,
400 200
Eggs, Hon.
.doz,
100
60
飲
Duok
100
40
80
Balt
120
140 120
160 160
**
120 110
#
(Mand.) coolie (Mandarin)
40 80
100
80
"
150 180
"
கக
600
140 120
60
Pears, Santoong,.- Fears, Chefoo, Pine-apples, Funti 50 Plantains, common
115 100
H
100
80
Aob catty
60
40
30
Bach
110 100
fragrant
85
80
H
bottle
800 250
eatty
60
50
90
})
ench
700 500
++
bottle 860 800 Balaina, Muscatel,
lb. Salesbury Seeds, Pak-kwo, patty Bugge Cane,
. Atiok
750 600
200.180
00 70
1223
20
catty
60
60
Oodfish, Salt, Crabe, Cuttle Fleb,
90
80 70
200
Walnuts,
100
80
Water Cheanuts, Canton,,
MiscellaneoTES.
60
200
File Fish, Fresh Fish, Largs
180 140
90 80 100 00
60 00 130 120
English.
750 500
Barley, Bran
ploul 1600 1600
ploul
1500 1400
Butter,
lb.
800 800
80
80
Candled Orange Peel,
bottle
760700
”
Frogs,
140 120
+
Lamon
19--
750 700
Garoupa,
160 150
Сорети
950 220
Haddock,
41
Herrings,
80
amoked
box
$1.00
Cinnamon,
Live Fish, Lobsters,
calty
150 140
Oltron
Mackerel,
Hongkong, March 10, 1874.
Now Ready.
Pheasants, Canton, Hive, palt
Shanghal, dead
Pigeons, Quail,
Sulpe Toal,
Near the Canton Stcomer's Wharf, THE OBINA REVIEW, Turkeys, Cock,
Hongkong, July 13, 1876.
PROM
NOTICE
THE CHINESE MAIL.
TROM and after the Chinese New Year's day (February 17, 1874) the Chinese Mail will be issued DAILY instead of TRI- WEEKLY as heretofore. No change, how. ever, will be made in the price of subscrip- tion, which will remain at $4 per annum.
On and after MONDAY, February 5th, We shall offer the Remainder of Oar WINTER STOCK at an immense 6-esimulated to those of the China Mail.
duction.
DRESS GOODS at 15 cents per yard. DRESS GOODS at 20 cents per yard. DRESS GOODS at 25 cents per yard. DRESS GOODS at 30 cents per yard. DRESS GOODS at 85 cents per yard. FANCY SILES! We offer about 5,000 yards at 36 cents per yard, (these are more or less soiled); original price $1.50 and $2.00 per yard.
JAPANESE SILKS! Reduced to 40 oonts per yard.
WOOL SHAWLS, MANTLES and JACKETS, Marked very Cheap.
LADIES', Boys' and GIRLS' FELT HATS, at Half Prics.
FANCY WOOL GOODS, at less than Half Price,
LADIES and CHILDREN'S WOOL and MERINO HOSE, Greatly reduced
The charges for advertisements are now
The unusual success which has attended the Chinese Mail maken it an admirable medium for advertisers.
The Conductors guarantee an eventual droulation of one thousand coplen, It fa already the most influential native journal published, and enjoys considerable prestige at the Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Panang, Calcutta, San France 40 and Australia.
For terms, de, addzema -
MB CHUN. AYIN,
Manager.
China Mail Ones,
17th February, 1876.
VOL V., No. 3. Annual Subscription, postage included, $6.50.
CONTENTS,
Hesays on the Chinese Language, (Oontinued
from page 83.)
Establishment of American Trade at
Canton,
Chinese Intercourse with the Countries of
Central and Western Azia in the Fif teenth Century, Part I, (Continued from page 132,)
The Beater'a Song.
"
Wild Duck,
"Geese, Woodcook,
160 150 Prunes, Dried, 700 600 Pumeloss or Bhaddock, snah 450 400
Amoy,
Bombay Ducks, new per hundred 850 300 Tamarinda, Broamy
catty Oarp,
The Law of Inheritance. Short Notices of New Booke and Literary Dane,
Intelligence.
Notes and Queries
Validity of Chinese Marriages. Money Loan Associations. Bean Cake as a Manure. Pidgin English. Books Wanted, Exchanges, ds.
China Mail Onco, Hongkong, January 10, 1877.
Oysters,
100 dozen CHILDREN'S WOOL and SHIPS COMPRADORE AND NO. 3, PROHLI TERRACE, ELGIN BIRBET, Parrot Flak,
MERINO SOCKS, all Sizes, at less than Half Price.
Beveral thousand Yards of VARIOUS REMMANTS. Comprising: FLANNELS, CALICOS, PRINTS, MUSLINS, STUFF COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH GOODS and Other Useful GOODS, ALS Marked at Prices, which must effect im mediate Sale.
PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES
In order to prevent disappointment, Of the best quality and at the shortest notice. We beg to inform Our Customers and the Hongkong, May 1, 1876. Publie that this Extraordinary, and Un
| precedented Bale must close da February
Esth,
SAYLE & Co.,
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road & Stanley Street.
FOR SALE. (HAMPAGNE, 1674,
to18
MONOPOLE DEETJEN & Co. Hongkong, February 19, -1877, -
HONG-LISTS.
Olrcular, largë sheût. HE AMENDED HONG LIST in English and Chinese, con- taining the Names of all the most Important Companies, Institutions THE Underalgasd have been appointed
Agents for the above Company at and Mercantile Houses in the Hongkong, Canton, Foochow, Shaughat Colony. sad "Hankow, and ero propssed to grant Kksurances at current rassa,
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER
"AND LONDON.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & OL
Bongsong, October 16, 1805,
TO LET. THE House No. 7. Upper Mosque Terrace, at present in the occupation of A B. Jouston, Esq., Gas and Water faldt on.
bottla Allspice, Chinese.
140-100 Charcoal,
70 Cheese, American,
140 120
Gloves,
10060 Coconut Oil,
140 180
Coffee,
160 140 Curry Powder,
90
100%
ploul
lb.
catty
3 a § 1 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 7 8 8 8 8 18 §28888 1
1080 1000
400-850
800 250
- 180 180
700 800
To Lot.
bottle
180 160
. Th
200 200
TO LET,
AK YON,
bottle
500-250
STEVEDORA,
No. 87, Praya. West, SKIFFING. SUEFLIED WITH ALL KINDA OF
with Immediate Possession. Apply to
LAND, ORAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, February 7, 1877.
Porchy
70
Firewood,
pisal
400 850
Pomfret,
90
Flour,
catty
60 80
Prawny Ray Rosch,
***140 120
Gram,
#pical 8000 9750
100
90 lainglass,
pkge,
150
160
Lamp Oil,
catty
90
Rock Fish, Salmon, Canton, Salt Finh, Bhark, young Shrimps,
160 110 Macaroni,
box
1000 750.
120 100 Mace,
catty
bo
120 100 Mango Chutney
bottle
600 800
70
60 Mustard
180 160
100 80
Nutmoge,
Bach
10
Snapper, Snipe Fiah, Holes, Freak Tench Turtles, Small
110
100
Oliven,
picul 1800 1500
.bottle
outty
020 800 **
(ground)
bottle
Piskler,
Asparagus, Bamboo Shoots, k Beans, sprout,
400 400
Rion,
catty
calty
2014
Salad Oll, E
15
Broad,
40
80 Salt, Coarse
THE CHINESE MAIL.
TERMS OF ADVAKEISING IN THE Chinese "Malla
Apply to
T. G. LINSTEAD. Hongkong, February 28, 1877.
TO BE LEL THE PREMISES No, 89, Queen's Road, BORNEO COMPANY.
TWO. cents a character for the first 100 at present in the occupation of the
and one cent a character beyond the first 100; for first insertion, and half price for repetitions during the first week. Subsequent weeks' insertions will be charged only one half the amount of the first week's charge, Advertisements for
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, February 8, 1877.
TO LET
half a year and longer will be allowed OUSE No. 7, Calas Rosid, lately out. seduction of 20 percent on the total amount,pied by Mr PABRZE. and contracts for more favourable termi can be made, A
Infurte bave been made to ostabilah Agents for circulating the Chinese Mai inall the ports and in the interior of China, all the ports in Japan, in Saigon, Singapore, Perang, Calcutta Batario Manila, the Phillippland, Australia, San Francisco, Pern sand other places which Chinees frequent, When the list of Agendes is completed, will be published. Agents have been already established in host of the above pleves, and to important ports more than Frice, 26 cents each; or $2.80 one agdut has been appointed at each. CHUN ATIN, per dozen.
Manager Hongkong, February 23, 1976
At the "China Meil" Oziqa,
Vogotables.
7060 Paddy,
120 100 Pearl Baxley,
80 70 Pepper (whole)
100 80 Sago,
bottle 250 200
11
French from Macao House No. 10, Albany Road, at přeteni | Best Hoot, .
each 12 10 Saneou, Lass & Perrins, bottle 860 200 Othera
200 180 occupied by the Rev. R. H. Kiss.
Brassica,
cally
12 10 House No. 11, Seymour Terrace at p25.
*15* 13 ||
Split Poan, Bent occupied by Br. J. EBE, Furuished Cabbage, Wilta Canton 1) or Unfurnished,
Common,
108 Bugar, China, 30 Taploos, 70 Hongkong, each
70 80 Matad, Turnip, Bob each
DAVID SASSOON, BÔNS & CL. Hongkong, February 15, 1877.
TO LET,
Carrots, Balt THE Upper Portion of Nom. d and 44 Carrots, Freak
Queen's Bows
Caulifower, Celery, Chinese,
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & §à. Hongkong, November 17, 1878.
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Caramberm
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10 Termfosill, Chinese
12
catty
20
40
80
Feach
$100, 170
80 20
80 401
100 70
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360 270
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780 800
100
80
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1000 960
200 150
English Vinngar, English bottle
D. Troksox, Inspector of Markets.
Printed 'and published by Gao, Murray Baarjat The China: Kadi Oslos, No. 3, Wyndham Street, Hongkong,