1877-03-09

Intimations.

EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE

DE 1878,

THE CONSUL for FRANCE has the honour to inform those Persons who wish to take part in the intended Exhibi- tion, that they will find at the Consulatz all Information and Particulars they may require

For the Consul

G. BOULOUZE, Vice-Consul, Hongkong, December 18, 1876.

Not Responsible for Debts.

Netter

Tether the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Oreo of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour :-

STAR OF CHINA, British ship, Captain E. B. Blakor.-Douglas Lapraik & Co.

NEHEMIAH GIBSON, American barque, Captain D. Bradford-Arnhold, Karberg & Üo.

Boxiro, German barque, Captain J. F. Wesenberg. Biomeson & Co.

ALDEN BESSE, American barque, Captain E. Noyes,Rozario & Co.

TYBURNIA, British ship, Captain Robt.

Golden. Meyer & Co.

FORMOSA, German 3-m. schooner, Capt. G. Schweer. Melchers & Co.

WANDERING MINSTREL, British barque,

Sugar, 6 cheats Persian Opium, 31 boxes Prepared Opium, 140 bales Hessian Cloth, 60 pkgs Tea, 1 pkge. Silke, 100 rolls Mat ting, 860 Empty Quicksilver Flasks, and 2,781 pkgs, Merchandise. For New York, 2 pkgs. Merchandise, and 10 cases Silk.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS,

MAILS will close :-- For SATGON.-

Per JEDDAH, at 9:30 am., on Estur-

day, the 10th inst.

For SHANGHAL-

Per PELHO, at 11 am, on Saturday, the 10th lust.; late letters received from 11.10 to 11.30.

For SINGAPORE, SUEZ & LONDON,

Per PATROULUS, at 11.30 am, To

morrow, the 10th inst.

For SAIGON.-

*

Per Schooner FORMOSA, at 2.30 p.m.

To-morrow, the 10th inst.

For SHANGHAI,-

THE CHINA MAIL.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.

Noon.-Pes-Ho leaves for Shanghai

Auction.

Peel Stroot,

Police Intelligence. (Before James Russell, Bay) March 9, 1877.

LAROBNY.

Lo A-po, a coolie, was charged with steal- ing two pieges of calico from the basket of a woman who was carrying it through Gough Street. Two months' hard labour.

(No. 4271-Manch 9, 1877.

yards; Gloyer having managed to keep third place.

1, J. Johns, H.M.S. Audacious:

2, J. Ruse,

3, Glover,

-Time, Smin, 35fe00:

4.WATER BUCKET RAGE.-1st Prize, $3; 2ad, $2.50; 3rd, §1.75.

with a few exceptions, as those followed in ancient times. They never sink shafts, and as the water gains on the miners the mine is abandoned. No mines can be worked without special license from Noon-Sale of Ground and Property in the Government, and foreigners are ex cluded from any and all participation in this particular industry. No foreigner can hold a sharo in a mine, or lend mo- ney on the security of one. The right to work a mine, also, does not belong to the owner of the soil, for in Japan pos- The proprietor of the Sun Hop oattle Lan, session of the surface does not carry with First Street, Sairingpoon, was charged with it the right to the mineral wealth below. sending to the laughter House a diseased This belongs by law to the Government, ballook to be slaughtered. P. C. George Ray stated that he was on duty at the who exact from the worker of the ares Slaughter House, and at 6.40 p.m. on the well known, does not constat so much in a varying royalty, and a surface rent of 7th, the defendant brought a diseased bullock speed as in bringing in the most water, onu yen per eighteen thousand square to be killed, but witness discovered it to be but it is quite necessary that all the com- feet for all mines except iron and coal, suffering from pneumonia, and took it to the

Nearly Ready.

"THE CHINA REVIEW," No. 4, Vol. V

Annual Subscription, Six Dollars and a Half.

China Mail Office, Hongkong, March, 1877.

THE

DISEASED MEAT.

J. Green, H.M.S. Audacions. Pte. Davis, R.M.L

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Sullivan, 28th Regt. Kerras,

Hazelett, 28th Regt.

The criterion in this race, sa is probably

which pay half the sum. The ordinary Central Station. The defendant usually petitors should run. Sullivan, Green, and land tax is also charged to the miner. brought his oattle to be slaughtered at 4.30 Hazelett were the only three who came The Japanese are no doubt gradually or 5 o'clock p.m., but on this occasion, he forward, and Sullivan went away with his came after dark.-Inspector Orley proved awaking to the advisability of working that the snimal was in an advanced state of load manfully but quite uamindful of the Per NESTOR, at 8.30 p.m. Tomorrow, HONGKONG DISPENSARY, their mines after foreign methods, but pneumonia, and was totally unfit for human ducking he was giving himself, which con- considering their rapid progress in other food.The defendant said he did not know sidering the heat of the day, was not to be directions, it seems exceedingly strange the animal was diseased. The animal hind that so little has been done for the deve been working at sugar grinding at Toong-wondered at; and consequently although lopment of mining enterprise in the koon.. Fined $60, or two months' hard he came in first he bad discharged about

the 10th inst,

For HAIPHONG,-

For Schooner TULLOCHGORUM, st.

3.30 p.m., on Monday, the 12th inst.

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET,——

The English Contract Packet TRAVAN

OORE will be despatched with the Mails for Europe, &o., on THURS. DAY, the 15th Instant,

The following will be the hours of closing

the Malla. 4o. —

Captain Wm. Sivewright.--Siemsson & Co. Wednesday, 14th.-

MYSTIC BELLE, American ship, Captada David Plumer-Siemssen & Co.

ORANGE GROVE, British barque, Captain A. Longmuir.-Vogel, Hagedorn & 05.

ROSIKA, American 3-m, schooner, Capt. C. W. Hansen-Arnhold, Karberg & Co.

TULLOCHGOBUM, British schooner, Capt. 6. Masson-Chinese.

To-day's Advertisements.

despatch.

FOR LONDON.

The British Ship

**ANGLO SAXON,"

O. HARRINGTON, Master, will load hero and hive Immediato

For Freight, apply to

MHYER & Co. Hongkong, March 9, 1877,

છું.

BHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

March 9, Nestor, British steamer, 1414, Webster, Liverpool Jan, 18, via ports of aall, and Singapore Feb. 28, General.--- BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

March 8, Normandy, British steamner, 1000, Reddel, Sydney Jan. 27, via East Austraian ports, and Singapore Feb. 28, General.-GIEB, LIVINGSTON & Co.

March 9, Duna, British steamer, 852, John Steele, Liverpool Jan, 0, via ports of pall, and Singapore Feb. 27, General.- GILMAN & Co.

DEPARTURES.

Mar. 9, Peng-shou hai, for a cruine,

B Macgregor, for Shanghai.

9, Thales, for Opoktown.

9, Tanais, for Yokohama.

9, China, for Canton,

9, Bonito, for London,

9, Canton, for Newchwang.

9 H.M.S. Sylvia, for a cruise.

9 H.M.S. Growler, for a cruise.

CLEARED.

Norna, for Sestow

Jacobine, for Takow,

T

Nehemiah Gibson, for Cebu, Preste, for Tientsin.

Nestor, for Shanghai.

PASSENGERS,

ARRIVED.

Per Nestor, from Liverpool, ézo., Mesars Drew and Archibald, Miss Algar, and 99- Chinese.

Per Normanby, from Sydney, Messrs O. Delisenhammer, F. W. Powell, and For- longer. From Singapore, 1 European, 214 Chinese, and S Natives,

Per Duna, from Singapote, &c, 17 Chi-

DEPARTED.

Per Hesperia, for Shanghai, Capt. Nelaon, and 120 Chinelo.

Per Macgregor, for Shanghai, about 100 Chinese,

Per Thales for Cooktown, 400 Chinese, For Canton, for Newchwang, 3 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS,

The British steamer Nestor reports: Bad strong NN B. winds and heavy spa up to Paracels, from thence to port had light, E.N.. winds and fine weather.

5 r.M., Monoy Order Office closes.

B P.M., Post Office closes except the NIGHT

Box, which remains open all night.

Thursday, 16th

7 A.M., Post Office opens for sale

Established A.D. 1841,

香港犬藥

A. S. WATSÓN & CÒ, FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS

OF

country.

'FOND OF FOWLS.

with stealing eleven fowls from the Yow- Wong Law Sheung, a coolie, was charged

maktee Station, the property of Inspector Cameron. He was seen to go to a drain and hide the basket of fowle.

Resident foreign engineers labour. with efficient foreign assistants are now, nines, and a number of Japanese stu- wo believe, employed at several of the

donta have been sent abroad to study mining, whilst others have begun a simi- lar course of study in their own country; DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSEET Requi-the Department of Education, indeed,

SITES, TOILET REQUITES, ENGLISH, AMBBIOAN, AND FRENCH PATIENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS

OF

of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonio Water, financial prospects lie in her mineral

Posting of all correspondence.

10 A., Post Office alones except for Late Letters. Registry of Letters ceases, (10.16 4.8., Letters may be posted with LATA Fax of 18 cents extra Postage till

to

11 A.., when the Post Offles Closes

entirely.

(11.30 A., Letters (but Lettore only, |

addressed to the United Kingdom Pia Brindisi or to Singapore, may be posted on board the Packet with Late Foe of 48 cents extra posinge, tu

to

11.60 A.M., when the Mall is finally

closed. Hongkong, March 2, 1877.

mo15

22.M. Registry of Letters ceases,

2.80 P.M. Post-Office closes. 2.30 P. M. Correspondence for Japan or the United States only may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 12 cents extra Postage until

2,50 F.M. when the Mall is finally closed.

Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

"The publication of this issue commenced at 7.55 0.m.

THE CHINA MAIL.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1877.

proposes to establish a mining college in connection with the university at Tokio, Sir Harry Parkes expresses an opinion in his report that Japan's readiest and largest means for improving her present deposits, but he points out that a great deal can also be done to develop her grain pro- duction and trade. We append extmots from the reports of the Consttle at Yoko- hama, Nagasaki and Hiogo, showing the position of trade during the year at these places -

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hard labour.

Three months'

NAVAL & MILITARY

ATHLETIC SPORTS. These Sports were commenced this after-

noon on the Cricket Ground, under the patronage of Major General Sir F. Colborne, and Vice-Admiral Ryder. The Com mittes consisted of :-Commodore Watson president), Lleat. Col. Dickins, 28th Regt, (vice-president), Commander Sal- moud, Lleuts. Graves, Godriob, and Pike,

NAGABAXI-Consul Flowers reports that comparison of the trade of this Fort in., Mr Hynes, Ldent. Col. Hall, Pa., 1878 with that of 1874 shows a decrease of Major Burton, R., Captain Ducat, 28th, 6583,572, the total value of imports and Dep. Com. Baker, Asst. Com. Kernaghan, exports being $3,684,893 in 1878, against and Lieut. Walker, 28th, hon, secretary $4,217,965 in 1874. As regards imports, a

half of his load. The other two were more sareful, in fact Hazelett almost walked in. The result was undoubtedly in favor of Green.

1, J. Green, HI, M.8. Audacious. 2, Pte. Hazelett, RM LI

8,„. Sullivan, 28th Regiment, 6.-ONE MIZE FLAT RACE.-Open to Men of the Garrison. Presented by W. M. Morgan, Esq.-1st Prize, $10; and, $5 Brd, $3.50.

Sergt. Close, 28th Regt. Trumptr. Murphy, E.A,. Gunr, Carroll, BA

Pte. Murphy, 28th Regt.

Brown,

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Guar, Vengy, Gan Lasour.

Pte. Dimmery, 28th Regt.

Callaghan,

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Averis,

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Cooper,

Hagan,

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Gunt, Appasawity, Gun Lasoar..

Pte. Jackson, 28th Regt.

Twelve came out for this raca. Pte.

Jackson was entered by mistake for Thorn-

great decrease in both cotton and woollen Capt. Colomb, M., Col. Dickins, and Col, goods is apparent, the import of these Hall noted as Judges; and the Startersley. They kept well together the first staples having steadily declined since 1873, ware Capt. Ducat, 28th, and Commander leas and Thornley took it very easy for the round, but here they began to spread.

and this decrease in very inadequately

manufactures. Consul Flowers says "The

merchants to buy their goods in the larger

worse for the exertion,

1, Pte. Thornley, 28th Regiment, 2, Sergt. Close,

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The United States Mall Packet ALASKA Her Majesty's Consuls in Japan, which importation of mixed cotton and woollen John and Lady Smale, Major-General Cok forward and secured a good lead, which he MAILS 17 THE UNITED STATES PADKEY. THE Commercial reports for 1878 from counterbalanced by a slight increase in the Salmond. Amongst these present were Sir first thres rounds, when Thornley dame will be despatched on TUESDAY, have recently been issued in their usual import trade has continued to show very borne, Admirals Ryder and Rogers, Mr Jus maintained to the Anish. Callaghan bad the 20th Instaat, with Malls for form of a blue-book, again afford us any unsatisfactory results. The competition tice Snowden, and numbers of the leading nearly out him out at one time during the States, and London, which will be thing but a satisfactory account of the between the Mitsubishi Company (native) } residents. The weather was hot and any last round, but he put on a spurt and shot Japan, San Francisco, the United.

closed as follows -

trade for the year in that country. We and the Pacific Mail Company has kept have the old story repeated that Japan freights very low for the greater part of thing but bracing, while # must have to the front again. Close meanwhile let is being yearly drained of an immenes the year. This has enabled the natives rendered the more prolonged muscular out and was getting well to the front, but amount of treasure through the imports markets, where, it in preamed, a better efforts very hot and uncomfortable work too late to get more than second place, which far exceeding the exports in value, selection may be obtained, and to bring indeed. The Band of HMS, Audusione he secured in good style, looking little the and that the only remedy for such their purchases down to this part of the was present during the afternoon. a ruinona state of affairs to the country at a nominal expense. Another

By kind permission of Admiral Hogers country is to more fully develop its cause of the dull state of affairs is to be natural resources. A comparison of the traced to the fact that a number of the and the Captain and Officers of the U.8.8.

5. Pte. Callaghan, selling piece goods in vory small quantities the Ground at 8 p.m. to-morrow, as well as Time, & min. 114 see. returns, shows there is a balance against (of six or ten pieces at a time) to the coun- for this route, and if not fully prepaid Japan of no less than $12,000,000, try people. It is natural to infer that this the Band of H.M.S. Audacious.

which she would have to pay in trea. course has materially interfered with the sure, Nor does the country exhibit trade of the native denters. It has prevented mo20 signs, year after year, of improving in them from buying except in small quanti-

this respect. On the contrary, in the MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.- returns beforé us the imports show un The French Contract Packet ANADYR increase of nearly 22 per cent, on those

The three gentlemen who had entered for will be despatched from Hong-of 1874, while the exports show a de-

The Sports were opened by this race, which this race all cleared the hurdles in gallant kong on THURSDAY, the 22nd crease of 10 per cent. on those of the

came off punotually at the time advertised.style, and it was merely a question of Inst., with Mails to and through previous year. We are, however, cau.

Private Somers was handicapped 16 yards speed. Walker took the lead from the the United Kingdom and Europe, tinned in these returns against assuming vid Marseilles; to Balgon, Singapore, that the import trade with Japan is in-

HIOGO AND OSAKA-Consul Annesley on account of age, and Wells was allowed first, followed by Barry-Garforth being a Batavia, Galle, Australia, New Ze land, Tasmania, Fiji, Aden, Say/oreasing to the extent that these figures reports that the returns show à decrease a start of 10 yards, the result being a dead very good third. By their appearance it was

Correspondence must be specially direcfest Laports and exports, as set out in these smaller Chinese merchants have taken to Tennesses, the band of that vessel will be on

will be sent by British Packet. General Post Offics, Hongkong, March 8, 1877..

ties." The export trade of the twelve months Mr Flowers considers on the whole to have been tolerably satisfactory. Though the total values do not show an increase ($2,159,403 in 1876, against $2,342,799 in 1874), the yield of some of the principal articles of produce has manifestly increased,

$4;

1.-Bors' RAON.-200 Yards-1st Prize,

2nd, $2.

G. Goulder, H.M.S. Audacious. J. Welle,

Pte. Somers, 28th Regt.

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1, Goulder and Somers, dead heat. 3, Welln. Time, 284 so01.

in the business of the two ports of heat between Somers and Gouldar. $8,849,487 as compared with 1874. This a diminution in both the quantity and value considerable falling-off had been caused by of the goods dealt in. The total result of the trade of the year had proved most dis- astrous, and the value of property bad in consequence greatly depreciated,

2.-PITTING THE SHOT,--1st Prize, $5; 2nd, $2.50.

chelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Suez, might be supposed to denote, or that the and Alexandria. This is the best productive power of the country is on opportunity for forwarding Corre: the decline to such a degree. A large spondence to E. Airloa, the Cape, proportion of the foreign goods included St. Helena, and Ascension,

in these returns, it is pointed out, has been sold at a loss to the importers, and although the production of Japanese silk and tea in 1875 exceeded in quantity that of previous years, it was exported at lower values The following table shows that for four years the total foreign trade of Japan has ductuated between $44,000,000 and $50,000,000, and that the aggregate of 1875 is $3,000,000 less au increase of $207,351; woollens an increase best cast, 23ft. 6in., and Hunt second, than in 1872 ---

Letters may also be forwarded to INDIA by this Packet, but can be paid only as far as Ceylon. The postage to Ceylon must be prepald. Such letters should be marked Faid to Galle only; they will go on from Galle as unpaid, following will be the hours of closing

the Malls, Wednesday, 21st Inst.--

The

6 P., Money Order Office closes. Post Offics closes except the Nioxт Box, which remains open all night,

Thursday, 22nd Inst.--

YOKOHAMA --Consul Robertson reports that the value of the trade for 1875 was as follows:-Imports $21,963,909, exporta which is an increase of $5,125,788, upon the $12,466,780, showing a total of $34,420,639, value of the trade of the preceding year. in imports-Cotton manufacturos oxhibit

Gunner Smith, Bia.

Hunt, K.A

Pie. Grady, 28th Regt.

"

Quinn, 28th

It

Pte. MoNamory (a post eritry) made the

7.-120 YARDS HURDLE RADE-10 Flights. 1st Prize, Cup; 2nd, Cup.

Mr. Barry, H.M.S. Audacious,

Mr. Garforth, H.M.S. Audacious, Lieutenant Walker, 26th Regiment.

evident that hurdle racing was anything but easy work with the thermometer at about To dog.

1, Lleut. Walker, 28th Regiment.

$8.

2. Mr Barry, B.M.8. Audacious.

3, Garfortb,

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8.-TUG OF WAR-1st Prize, $16 ( 2nd,

28th Regiment versus Royal Marines,

H.M.B. Audacious.

Royal Artillary versus Blue Jucketa,

H.M.B. Audacious.

The Army were successful in both in- stances, doubtless owing to their being more 8.-Lord Juke.-1st Prize, $6; Ind, at home on terra firma, which, considering

of $1,656,719; mixed cotton and woollen 23ft. 5jin. Exports. Total an increase of $188,171; metals a decrease Imports. 1874 $26,188,441 $24,204,682 650,482,973 of $86, 631; arms and amunition an inoreass 1878 27,444,058 20,850,904 48,105,072 of $26,178; miscellaneous, foreign, an in- $2.60.

20,001,687 44,226,228 crease of $2,840,170 miscellaneous, local, 18,034,890 47,481,987 an increase of $306,488. In exports-sik shows an increase of $129,720; silkworm-agg sards a decrease of $260,304; ten a decrease of $29,599.

7 A.M., Post Office opens for sale of 1874 84,223,629 Stamps, Registry of Lettere, and 1876 20,467,067 Posting of all correspondence.

10 AH, Registry of Letters canses. 11 A., Post Office stones except for Late

to

Latter.

As we have previously hinted, Sir Harry Parkes suggests that to ameliorate this state of things the natural resources of the country should be more fully developed. It will be recollected that

11.10 A.M., Letters (but Letters only)

except thoss to and through duž a very valuable report on the mine- trailia, may be posted on pay ment of a Late Fee of 18 cents extra postage, until (11.00 .M., when the Post Office Cross

entirely.

The British steamer Dund reports: Had bad weather in Channel, left Holyhead on the 8th Jan, had strong Westerly and N.W. winds to Port Said, where we arrived on the 24th, reached Bitez on the 28th, thenos to Galle light winds and fine weather, thenes to Achsen Head strong monsoon and high sea. Arrived at Singapore on Feb. 23rd, and left again for Hongkong on the 27tb, and had strong monsoon and Hongkong, March 8, 1977. heavy head sea to arrival

The 8. S. Normanby reports: Loft

Bydney at 8 pme of the 27th Jan.j on the General Memoranda, Roads, and left again the lat Feb. Thence SUNDAY, March 13-

29th at 11.20 p.m. anchored in Brisbane

had light . E. winds, and on the Brd an- chored in Keppel Bay at 4.40 am. Left agalu at 8 05 a.m, and had strong breeĉe with heavy confused sea, Arzived at Bowen at 4:30. p.m. of the áth, and left sgain at § p.m. "Townsville on Fab, 3thj 6.80 p.m., and Cooktown § p.m, of the 8th, Left Cooktown on the 8th at 2.18 p.m., Arriving at Somerset next day at 6.45 a.m. Things experienced strong N.W, winds with heavy squalls to Cape Jacki, then trong Westerly winds and dark blondy weather Passed through Saporalr-Struite on the 90th at 5 am, and on the lat Baad Bowran Island, basing strong WE W. winds and dark squally wosther thence to Bingapore strong N.N.E. wind And Ine westlier, Left Singapors on the E8th Feb., and thence to port strong N,N.B, winds and cloudy weather with heavy head see

CARGO, N Par Ottanto, dalled 3rd March, 1874- For Yokohams, $,612 bags Bugar, 60 cases Castor Oil, 27 pkgs. Manils Hope, and 197 page Merchandise. For-San Francisco, 12,070 bags Rice, 280 laga Torne, 189 begi

the

Daylight. Leonor Isaves for Coast Porte. MONDAT, March 19:-

3pm-Sale of Household Furniture, at Rev. R. B. Kidd's Residence, Albany Road. Goods per Hesperia undelivered after this

dáte subject to rant, THURSDAY, March 18

DoNaval Contract Tendern diese for the supply of Frovisions, Koon-English Mall leaves for Ports

of Call and Europe.

Goods per Pe Ho undelivered after Hoon, subject to rent and landing charges.

Claims against the Hongkong Photogra Fatbar, Match 18:--

phia Co, close after this dais.

Noc General Waship Sale by Meute

Lane, Crawford & Co. THESDAT, March 20:-

8p.m.-American Mall leaves for Yokes

baina and Ban Fransso

MorDAY, April

SPOssidental & Oriental 8. 6. Bale Steamer leaves for Tokohama and Gas Franciso,

LOUAL AND GENERAL.

ral wealth of Japan was published last I may be noted that the departure of the year from Mr F. B. Plunket, of the P. M. S. 8. Alaska from Hongkong has British Legation. He showed how rich the country was in mineral ro- bean postponed until the With inst, sources, and how little had been done to

develop them. In almost every portion Tan Viceroy intends shortly to make a tour of Japan are found ores of same kind, of inspection over all the streets of Canto and although thete la scarcely a distriot in which there are not traces of mines but in view of their narrowness, he has having been worked, yet most of them reduced the number of bearers who are to bave been abandoned, or are worked in a carry his chair. The proper number of en very slovenly manner. In April 1878 for a Viceroy's chair is eight, but he contents it is onloulated that there were in Japan himself with four only on this occasion. 1,858 mines for which working leases. had been obtained, but the total yield

R. Finfeld, H.M.8. Audagious, W. Butter,

Guns. Vongy, Gun Lassar. Pte. Flanagan, 38th Regt.

Kearns

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dunt, Appasaway, Gun Lascar. The six competitors who had entered for this matok, all came forward. Pinfield, Butter, and Flanagan all went over 'the

line. Vengy was the first to make a clear jump, Kearns, however, covered this, but it was not allowed, sa he fell on a second trial, however, he managed to clear it t but Vongy being allowed another trial, ont him out,

1, Guar. Vangy, G. Î., 18ft. 8jin.

2, Pte. Kearns, 6th Rogt., 26ft. Bin.

4-0 Mint FLAT RACE-Open to Saflors and Marinen-1st Prize, $10; înd, 601. Brd, $3.50.

E. King, E.M.S. Audacious. J. Johns, # J. Rase,

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Pis. Meare, H.3.L, Infantry,

Keato Gilbey twill, HM, Audsoleus.

Jack's knowledge of rope-hauling, was some- what vexatious; but they took their defest in a very good-humoured manner, not- withstanding. The final tis, which took place at the close of the day, resulted tu the 28th team taking first prize.

1, 28th Regiment. 3, Royal Artillery.

9.-HALE MEZE FLAT RACE-Open---116. Prise, $35; 2nd, $7; 3rd, $3.

8. Barr,

HMS. Audacious. Pte. Lewis, ..II) 19

Tomlinson, ...1., H.M.6. Horat.

Thornley, 28th Regt. Dimmery,

Bergt Clors, 25th Regt. Pte. Cooper, Bagan,

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Peasant

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Jackson,

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Averlo, 3814 Begt

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Of the eleven entries eight came out. They started very well together, Oloss an

usual going of easily. They stringed off before the first round, Thornley being third, running easily. They continued to run pretty moth in the same position for the

of the mines in 1874 was only 3,687,273 The ceremony of the ordination of a Des con by the Archbishop Gregaris took place ren. Of all these only one bad a shaft, at Singapore on Feb. 11th in the Armenian namely, the Takashima doal mine, Church, Hill Street, in the presence of the the rest being worked by adits, or mere Armenian community and a number of Uponings, and the water pumped out other residents The ordination service by means of bamboo pumps. One mine began about a quarter past dve o'dlook, and was said to have as many as 300 aditaufturgy had been read; the right Reverend taking the lead, which he continued to Thornley and Close hotly contested for the several portions of the Armoni a A very good start was effected, Buse Brst two rounds, but on the last round The Takashima mine les fair tostance Archbistiop entered from a al é dont dres- of what may be obtained through foreign at is gorgeous robe and wearing & bril increase the drst two rounds but here the lead, and Clone distanced his rival by two machinery and skill !—-in 1889 its yearly liant mitre, having in bis left hand a crom others began to pull forward, and Glover or thres yards only, and won a tight rate | output, was about 85,000 tons, in 1874 and in his tight the emblematis afobk. The (s post entry), the had been a considerable Thornley being second. Thornley is a new it was 72,428 tops while last year it was warden of the American church, Mr F. A reported to be yielding as many as 786 Seth, was then ordathed a Denson, the core distance behind and last but one, same arrival and a really good runner, especially tons per day, which would give any consisting of kneeling store the forward and ran late second place, which In a long rass. rearly yield of about 200,000 tons. The Archbishop, shnointing with oil, consects however he did not keep long. He tau -1, Bergt.. Close, 28th Regt

top, bestowal of the Archepiscopal blessing, value of the daily output was then and Investiture with a deacon's silk band. computed at 5,000 yen of which His Grase the Archbishop then delivered 3.000 were not profit. The Japanese shore address and stamised him at work their mine on the same mathoda, | with his Venedistien,Singapers Times,

like a ship in a dea-Way. On the last round- Russ leat his lead and had to give place to Jebas, who came in a minuer by 10 or 19

9, Pte. Thornley, 11-14 →→ 3, Pto, Averte, ja /ime, amin) 900,

No. 4271-MARCH 9, 1877.]

10.-HIGH Juar.-1st Prize, $5; 2nd, $2.50,

Pto. Earl, ..L.I., H.M.S. Hornet. Gunr. Hay, R.A.

Pto. Sullivan, 28th Regt.

37

Tookle,

11

Guor, Vongy, Gun Lascar.

Pte. Brown,

T. Brown,

Suter,

28th Rogt.

Corpi. MeManus.

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Guir. Appaaawny, Gun Lescar. Some very good jumping was displayed. All cleared the first jump 4 foot 4, hat at 4

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THE CHINA MAIL.

unless a Chinese rag-picker sees it, and you can thus always be prepared to realise, a small profit by an exchange.

Farmer.

after which he will give an exhibition of his marvellous fancy shots, consisting of the following, namely:-Twisting balla into middle pocket; fording six shot; double forcing six shot; twisting balls into all the pockets; sanon round the hat; canon into one, two, and three hats; canon off the table on to floor; steam-engine canon off wood- work; canon on all the pyramid balls;

door to hand him the note he wished de- responded to his volca or his whistle, and livered, he was knocked down by a man he trained them to perform a number of who drahed in with a fire extinguisher on tricks quito inconsistent with their nature

Struck down with a Trusting these few hints may not be his shoulders, and then picked up and and early habits.

overpowered" by two policemen. Ware- painful illness the old man keenly felt the sown on barren ground, we sally forth to houses and banks are rendered burglar loss of his companions. He used to exclaim practice what we preach, and will give proof by wireu much in the same way that I know I should be better if I could but farther instruction when our pupils shall they are rendered fireproof. Nobody can see my children; I know they will die if I have recovered from any little physical enter safely unless he carries the owner's cannot see them." Tender hands nursed indispositions arising from injudicious koy. Should he steal in usbidden by some him, and he was dressed and put into a endeavors to proft by this lecture.Prairie celebrated one canon, striking the ball window or door, when the premises have chair in order to be wheeled to the gardens been vacated, and nobody is at home, the and look for the last tims upon his "chil. telegraph office at once hears of it, and dran," but the exertion was too much for despatches two policemen to the front doorhis strength, and the attempt had to be and two to the back. They have him abandoned. The old man was a great always made it a point to have a chat with of the safe.

him on Sundays. But the Prince carried his consideration further, for amongst those who visited the keeper of the seals at the last was the heir to the British Can ae much be said of other throne. Keepers of the Seals ?

INCREASE OF SUICIDES.

length of table and making it stop dead; semicircle twist canon, showing the effect of side; celebrated canon off four cushions; wonderful snake canon round 16 tumbler glasses and two decanters; and several other on a plato for the time df from six to seven minutes.

feet 7 Earl, Hay, Sullivan and T. Brown previously called at Somerset. Captain before he has found out the whereabouts favourite of the Prince of Wales, who To speak with French exaggeration, all the fancy shots; concluding with spinning a ball.

i

THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE.

a better word, I ("Centaur" in Whitehall Reviews) may call "society," no man is more popular than the Royal Duke.

Suicide has, in fact, become an absurdity, world is committing it. Old men ant babes, and loving friends and youths, and maidens gay, are all rushing to relieve their minds by euicide. It is no laughing matter. enlisted in the line" the orime was com When Lieutenant Luff and Ben Battle paratively rare. But now, only do respect- able newspapers recommend it under some fine-sounding title like "Euthanasia," but, though they do not practise on themselves, Some of who know no better to try it. the recent cases show a trifling with human life which is shocking and strange tapeople who were not born under the advanced lights of this generation. A boy last week drowned himself in his bath because, as he said in a letter. which he was quite sane enough to write, nobody would care to live if "one they loved would not speaks to them." On Monday last a barmaid threw herself into the Lea because she was told to wash a floor. On Friday week a farm-labourer jumped off a Thames steamer because

SMALL-POX IN QUEENSLAND, There has been a regular soare through out Queensland and New South Wales in regard to small-pox, and quarantine regu- lations are now most strictly enforced in the ports of both colonies. The Quoousland Government have issued three Orders in Cuncil upon the subject, by the last of which all vessels arriving from Singapore and Chinese ports are required to obtain admission to pratique at all Queensland ports of call before communicating with the shore, and no persons are allowed to quit such vessels until pratique is granted, notwithstanding such vessela may have Johnson of the 8. S. Mecca, which vessel failed. Four feet sight was cleared by arrived at Cooktown, from Hongkong with For the extinotion of fires a very complete Teekle, J. Brown, Suter and Appasaway one sat of small-pox, has written to the organisation exists in every American elty, Cooktown Courier complaining bitterly of from New York to San Francisco. The Vengy made a somersault over it, but was his treatment by the authorities. There operations of the New York brigade were disqualified as he touched the ground with was no authorised quarantine station at shown to the rifle teams at the time of the his hands and failed to clear it on another Cooktown and the Mecca was kept over late contest at Creedmoor. Though men- Dine days under an armed guard, five miles tion has been made ahore of precautions trial 'being allowed him. Brown and Ap-north of Cooktown with 426 Chinese pas- for the prevention of fire, it may be believ pasaway failed to clear four feet nine, sengers on board with not a breath of aired that they have not yet become no com. And Teekle could not manage four feet ten, to roliere the stifling atmosphere, in a space won as to render fires impossible, They In private life, and in what, for want of the induce a vast number of young folk

190 by 28 feet, resembling the Black Hole ocour very frequently, and at the time of of Caloutta, waiting for orders appointing the inspection oight had been recorded on a quarantine station from Bisbane, and the sheet for the current 24 hours, Dis- then had to go 600 miles southwards to persed about New York there are Keppel Bay station. The penalty for the alarm boxes. They are usually to be seen The moment a fire is breach of quarantine regulations is two on lampposts. years of imprisonment with or without a discovered the policeman on the beat lize. The Cooktown magistrates fined barrios to the box and inserts a key. Wires connect the boxes with head-quarters, and Captain Torrance of the E. & A. 0.6,

The city la provided with 40 Somerset fifty-four guineas on the 16th the mere insertion of the key telegraphs au January for a breach of the quarantine alarm, rales, but the flue has been remitted by stations or places where fire engines are As soon as the alarm is Government. Captain Balfour of the E. maintained. and a. s. a. Brisbane has been fue £100 received it is sent on to the station or by the Sydney magistrates for taking his stations nearest to the seat of the mischief, vosel into harbour with small-pox on There are 900 men and 200 horses in the The result of the Veteran's race was board. The result was one or two cases of service. It is wholly kept ap by the cor- une disease in Sydney and oases are report-poration, and costs more money than (as again in favor of the army, Pte. Masseyed on board H. M. S. Wolverine and Sappho the information has not been audited and found orrect) I should like to say. The landing a good winner, with Mather second, in Sydney harbour,

pressure of water in the street pipes is not and Parker third.

suffolens to throw a stream to the tops of the tall houses, and a set of forge-pumps operated by steam is therefore part of the outft of every station. So that not a moment may be lost, the horses stand ready harnessed in the stables at the fire stations, the water in the engine-boller is kept hot town. If this country has ever to go to war And, if anything in the way of argument is

which however was taken by Suter; Teakle thus getting second prize.

1, Pte. Buter, 28th Regiment.

Teskle," 25

31

11.-VETERAN RACE.300 Yarde Flat Race. For Men of 17 Yoare Service and over.-1st Prize, $7; 2nd, $3.50; 3rd, $1.75,

Corpl. Parker, 28th Regt. Ple, Massey

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E. Quow, H.M.S. Audacious.

Pte. Mather, 28th Regt,

Hagan, 28th Regt.

1, Pte. Massey, 28th Regt.

3, Pte. Mather,

3, Oorpl. Parker,

-Time, 143 seconds.

12

51

H. Pintield, H. M. 8. Audacious, E. Wheeler,"

21

J. Ruse, H.M.S. Audacious, J. Whittle, H.M.8, Fly, This was a trial of strength, the quantity of accoutrements carried being anything but amall and we pity the poor men who are compelled as a matter of necessity to carry such a burden for any length of time. The esult was in favor of Pinfield, who won by a few fest,

900-

lie dressed in the upstairs room reads to descend at less than a moment's notice. For our entertainment several parties were hurriedly summoned downstairs in the course of the evening, and two or three So thoroughly are the engines called out. horses trained, that the instant they hear the gong they rush from their stells to their places in front of the engine. Al signals are transmitted by telegraph, and the sigual which alarms the men also dis connects the halter on the horse's head, and leaves him free to run out.

Those who have been his guests, or who have met him at the houses of others, or during his annual tour at Hombourg, slike speak woll of him as an affable, kindly mannered, genial gentleman. He has but one enemy in the world the gout--and that enemy seldom fails to pay him a visit once or twice in the year. Hence the regular visit he pays every autumn to Hombourg. The Duke was born in 1818, and is now, therefore, fifty-sight. Ho can hardly be called an old man, although he is certainly not a young one. But no one who sees him taking his afternoon ride in the Row during the season would believe that he was within fifteen years of his real age. He sits his horse as well, and, although not a little stouter, looks as firm on horseback as he did some forty years ago when be was a supernumerary lieuten aut-colonel of the 17th Latours, need to dive every night of his life at the regimental mess in the Royal Barracks at Dublin, and was the life and soul of that gay garrison

Quotations.

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CAMPHOR, QUICKSILVER, ' SALTPETRE,

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Exchange.

Bauk, on demand,

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felt hungry. And the anomalies in the administration of the law are ex- Bombay, amplified by the exonse usually made in Caloutta, these cuscs. The intending self-murderer Shanghai, demand, when brought before the magistrate is excused because he was drunk, and, having Bar Slivor, 17, dwts. B., been lectured, is discharged. If he assaults Mexicans,

Gold Lest, *** *** or kills anyone else while drunk he can make no defence, and is committed. Yet English Sovereigna, a coroner's jury admits the exouso, and Australian Sovereigns, ..... the temporary insanity of drunkenness is Discount,... sufficient to secure a verdict which obliges a clergyman to read the service, and give the body of the deceased Christian recognition.

by means of a communication pipe from ait would be unlikely that the Duke would wanting to convince coroners and their jaries would alike preclude him from active pursue, it would be found in the law of service. But no man is better-nay, none insurance. Though in most cases the com- so well-qualified to direct details from panies are cautious in refusing claims, & home to the loaders of troops abroad. The recent decision rules that a man who kills manner in which he has guided the affairs himself in the delirium of a fever voids his of the army for the last twenty-one years policy whereas, if the fever kills him, it is sufficient guarantee that he would do so holds good. The plea of temporary insanity properly in the event of real work. He is te only recognised so far as it enables a jury earnest, zealous, an excellent judge of what to allow Christian burial and civic rights. bis subordinates ought to do, and never The law may be too hard; but, as admine spares himself when work has to be done. istered, it is too easy-Saturday Review. As I said, he takes every year a month of six weeks' holiday; but during the rest of the year he is hardly ever less than five or THE BURNS STATUE six-often eight or ten-hours at his desk

The ceremony of unveiling the statue of eack day. In personal pluck he is not wanting, as those who were at Inkerman Burun in Glasgow took plate on Jan. 25. where he had a horse shot under him- A prossesion, estimated to number 23,000 It can vouch for. But perhaps where the strong, started from the Green at noon. Duke shows better than most men is in his was three miles long. Bands played, ban- atter absence of vanity. This or that ners were waved, and the city belle rang, Secretary of War, this or that general The procession marched through Irongate, officer or colonel, gets praised for what he Arglye, and Sauobiehall Streets to George has done in the service. But on the man Square, where Lord Houghton unveiled the who has really made the English army statne. The weather was splendid, and the what it is, who has done his duty for more day was observed as a general holiday. than twenty years, and never taken credit The spectators were estimated at 100,000. ·

Lord In performing the ceremony, to himself oven for what he has done, little

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Hongkong Bank, 25 ex div.-

.K. Fire Ins. Co., $525 ex dlv. Chine Fire Ins. Co., $154 ex div. Union Ins. Sostaty of Canton, se20 Ohiness Insurancs Co., $205 North Obins Ins. Co., Tis. 875 Yangtane Ina, Association. The 610 H.K. & W. Dook Co., 40 B.K. O. & M. 8.-boat Co., $18 dis shanghai Steam N. Co, Tis. 95 Hongkong Hotel Oo., $52) dis Chinese Imperial Loan, £99

Temperature.

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SOME AMERICAN NOTIONS. (Australasian:) "Como to New York with us, and we This is an will show you some spots." elegant phrase, used by ladica as well as gentlemen, and it explains itself. There is 12.-200 YARDS FLAT RACE HEAVY no better place than New York to ascertain Marching Order. Open to Blue Jackets what mastery the Americans have acquired reservoir under the floor, and the firomen take the field. His age and his health of the literally suicidal policy they now China Traders' Ins. Co., $1926 only. 1st Frizo, $10; 2nd, $6; 3rd, $2,50. ever electricity. It is their humble plavo, at work night and day. We seen to be coutent if we have one telegraph office in the midst of the city, open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In New York, telegraph offices aro to be found in every hotel, and almost at every street corner. The hotel offices close about 9 or 10, but the street offices are like the New York Post-office, always open for the transaction of business; and, in order that they may be kept open to some par- pose, the night rates are made half of the day rates, The extent to which telegraph wires are now used for the prevention of We fires and burglaries is remarkable. have in the centre of the city of Melbourne, a watchman at the summit of a high tower, to sound an alarm as soon as he sČEA a blaze, but fires never come under his notice until they have made some headway. The 13.-3-LEGGED RACE.-1st Prize, $4; business quarter of New York is efflolently, though no completely, ramified by telegraph 2nd, $2.76; 3rd, $1.75.

wires, and an officer, seated at a deak, knows from the face of a board in front of him the state of every room in every large warehouse or shop under his charge. The apparatus is simple, and not very expen Each of the premises ia connected with his office by telegraph wires, stretched over the roofs of the houses, and if so smail a thing as a newspaper took fire he would at once be apprised of it. The agency is maintained by private enterprise, and not under public management, like the fire brigades. For a moderate annual subscrip- tion the owner of a warehouse has his promises connected with some central atation, and a thermostat is placed on the wall of every room, The thermostat con sista of a strip of metal, in partial com- munication with the telegraph wirs. One of the effects of heat is to expand metal.

1, R. Pinfield, M.S. Audacious. 2, J. Russ,

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Brown,

28th Regiment.

Bive. H.M.S. Audacious.

Pie. Keurne,

T. Brown,

12

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15

E. Piaffeld,

G. Sibley,

T. Gilbey,

T. Leuch,

J. Brister,

J. Gilbert,

F. Henderson,

D. Boyd,

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A false start was made, and Privates Brown and Pople had a race to themselves, but they did not discover their mistake until they nearly resched the goal When a second start was effected, a good race

ensued, when the successful competitors came in in the order they stood on the en- tries.

Sam

39

2, Prta. Brown and Pople, 8, R. Finfield and G. Silbey, Audacious.

A scratol hurdle race took place between a few Naval and Military officers, in which five competed. When the last hurdle was passed, a dead heat seemed imminent be tween the two leaders; but Mr Lingham Fell, and rose barely in time to secure second place.

1, Mr Lodwick, H. M. 28th Regt. 2, Mr Lingham, EN

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FASHIONS FOR 1877.

Affections are cut close, are worn by old and young, and are equally becoming to all. They are useful for every-day wear, for hill climbing and roof-sealing. They come mostly in the old decided colors, and are worn long or short to suit the taste or non- venience of the wearer.

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Shipping Intelligence. HOME SHIPPING.

The following is corrected from the latest London Papers ;—.

DESABTUBRE.

Dec. 4, Bonclutbs, from Cardiff to Hong-

king.

Dec. 17, A. E. Vidal, from. Hamburg to............

Hongkong.

Dec. 17, Carricks, from London to Hong.

kong.

Hongkong,

When we had examined one of the central stations we were shown the modus operandi, As soon as the alarm was sounded three horses dashed from their stalls, two went In front of the engine and one in front of the hoes-reel. We had been warned to stand out of the way of the animals, and were glad we had got into corners, for from the haste with which they came forth they evide tly would not have had time to avoid obstacles. Simultaneously with the appear- ance of the horses seven or eight men speeded downstairs, hurriedly buttening up their Jackets in the descent. Each man at once went to his place. The harness was quickly adjusted, and when the word or no commendation is ever bestowed. No Houghton said To you the figure I am "ready" was called watches were compared, one ever thinks of saying a word in praise about to reveal will be nothing new or and the time found to be between 11 and of the Duke of Cambridge when army strange. It will be the recognition of a 12 seconds. The horses were taken back matters are spoken of. The reason is plain friend of your childhood, the greeting of to their stablos, and the operation repeated, enough. It is because this Royal Dake one of whom the memory in ever fresh, and but the first time was not beaten. Then never thinks or dreams of praising himself, with whom your associations are ever dear. Tale, your friend and poet, will look with we were shown how speedily an engine

kindly and grateful eyes for generations to Sept, 17, Palestine, from London to Hong.

kong. could be brought to the scene of a fre.

HINTS ON UMBRELLAS.

come on the tides of men who will traverse An alarm was sent to a station a quarter of

As the rainy season approaches we con- the busy streets of this multitudinous city: Oct. 6, Woga, from Hamburg to Chefoo. a mile distant, and at the end of 2m. the engine appeared. This one was propelled ceive it necessary to give our ansophisticat. From him they will learn a lesson, hardly Nov. 12, Lima, from London to Hongkong. ed readers a few directions as to the proper taught by the images of the leaders of by steam, not drawn by horses. The num- ber of steam propellers at present in New

fence and offence, The first operation which Scotland may well be proud. For, Nov. 18, Hydra, from Cardiff to Hongkong.. York is six; they will ultimately supersede management of that useful article of de armies, or rulers of nations, yet one of Nov. 13, Rurik, from Cardiff to Hongkong. in amount of combustion suficient to raise borses, Fire-engine horses cost about £80 in the umbrella business is the procuring through his difficult and may be faulty life Nov. 17, Eliza Shaw, from London to

Shanghai the temperature of a zoom to 130deg, or apiece. They are splendid animals. Very the wherewithal to operate. If you cannot he never lost the manly endurance, the 140deg lengthens the strip of metal, and little time elapses before ponies learn the procure one by good square borrowing of a simplicity of manners, the spirit of fraternity Nov. 21, Ameries, from Cardiff to Hong-

kong. puts both ends of it in communication with drill. If a new animal does not promptly friend who is to go to the country next she ever teaches to her sons, and which has 1, Prta. Koarne and T. Brown, 28th Regt. the wire. Thus the operator's circuit" respond to the signal a whip is suspended day, you can try buying on credit, con-enabled them to go forth conquering, and Nov. 28, Western Chief, from London to

Hongkong. is completed, and a battery started into at his back, sad the telegraph apparatus feeating one from the hotel racks or store still to conquer, in the battle of material astion, with the ringing of an alarm-bell, not only loosens the halter, but lets down doors. If that neither gets yon an umbrella life, in the conflicts of intelligence and skill; Nov. 28, Madura, from Cardiff to Hong

kong, the whip smartly on his haunches. Steam nor county gaal stock, buyer 30, we would and to spread to the farthest confines of and an alteration of the faco

on some lady our earth the name and fame of Robert Nov. 28, Hannah Law, from Cardiff to annunciator at some distant station as the power has so many things to recom advise that you call

mend it of which economy is the prin acquaintance, and just as you go to leave Burps."

Hongkong, apeedy results. To despatch a man with a

The Lord Provost, on behalf of the Oor- Nov. 28, New Era, from Cardiff to Hong- fire extinguisher, or if necessary to call up oipal one-that the adoption of steam beg her not to trouble herself to arise to

to become general. let you out, throw a bit's worth of broken poration of Glasgow, accepted the status.

kong. the fire brigade in then a small matter, propellers is eure One of the advantages of the s, stem is the only objection to them is that they candy in her lap, and hastily walk off with that the exact whereabouts of the fire are sometimes frighten horses in ordinary her brother's parachute.

Having raised your umbrella com known, and time is not wasted in an attack vehicles, but this is not regarded as of very on the ground floor windows or doors when great importance. The third experiment mercially, we will now instruct you how to on nut of the mischief is anounced to be took place in Broadway, opposite the St raise it bodily. Watch until you are in a at the top of the house. Most of the Nicholas Hotel. Siguals were sent from an crowd and then force the slide up suddenly. public buildings and almost all the large alarm box there to head quarters, and By careful practice in this manoeuvre, you may get so expert as to raise at one motion hotels in the United States are furnished transmitted thence to two stations. with thermostats and wires, and that is ongines appeared on the ground in 2min. two or three hats, your umbrella, several what is meant when they are declared to and min. They had each travelled over tempere, and perhaps a muce.

In lowering your parachute be careful Honor is beginning. to be considered a G. Goulder, H.M. S. Audacious, and Private be fireproof. Each of the rooms is in 400 yards. The hose was connected with

direct communication with the office on the the street main, and water thrown to the that it overlaps one or two ladies' hate; a somewhat antiquated goods, Several large Somers, H. M. 28th Regiment, was not run ground floor.

level of six and seven story windows. No little strain on their head-gear from the houses are selling out below cost, preparatory Several experiments were over again, owing to Goulder declining to mado to show visitors box promptly the fi-e-bells are rung. They would be of no pointe of the umbrella ribe generally opens to going out of business, as there is no Dec. 20, John Nicholson, from New York

A fragment of service in a city of the dimensions of Now the gates of conversation, and you may profit in it," they say. Large stocks have metal strip did its work. paper torn from a nowepaper was lighted York; but the engines carry balls to warn thus get acquainted with their opinion of accumulated on their hands, as they found

few purchasers for even the finest quality, Dec. 27, Undine, from London to Shangbal. and hold near to one of the thermostats, people to clear out of the road, and they man generally.

To carry an umbrella gracefully and to some apparently heavy dealers have failed Deo. 20, Ulysses (str.), from Liverpool to Within a few seconds, the heat had make noise enough to route the inhabitants expanded the metal, made what electricians of the blocks they pass through. Carriages the best advantage is one of the high arts, entirely, and closed up for want of capital.

Shanghal, (at Singapore, repairing). Generosity was much worn at the holiday Dec. 29, Causan, from Cardiff to Hong all the connexion," and raised an alarm. which don't immediately go to the side of and must be regulated according to sur

It is not an imported goods, but of Of course in spite of sgncies like the the road are pretty certain to be run down, roundings. If it is wet and dripping, held season.

Jan. 4, 0 R, Bishop, from London te Automatic Fire Alarm Company, large for the engino-driver had but one object the point in front and downwards, so that home manufacture, and comes in all prises

Hongkong Intellect is much cought after at certain Eres occur, not, however, on account of to reach his destination speedily and he will drip on the lady just before you. If and grades. any defects in the system, but because whips bis horsed along at a canter the there is a short fat man close behind you No. 68. At 3 p.m. on the 24th February universal patronage is not, accorded to it. whole way. Steam-driven sngines, though who seems in a hurry, it is a nest coup d' shops, where it is supposed to be found Jan. 11, Windhover, from London to Prisoner No. 68 was getting shaved in the

Bbanghal lower yard of the Criminal Frison when the The great cor flagration in Chicago began they travel at the same speed, do not seem reat to give your whalebone weapon a quick Ashoddy article is often palmed off

to maintain an equally reckless pade.

whip under your arm and stop short to upon choppert, a quality with a cotton back deceased came out of his call and struck in an outbouse.

Electric bells are employed in the publie

shake hands with anyone you ace ahead, and satin figure. "But those really destrous Jan. 12, Woodhall, from Hamburg to Hong. him with a hammer four or five times.

It will assist the fat man wonderfully to of purchasing, can always find a genuine The prisoner No. 55 then fell down and offices in the colony to inmition merengers The Americans

Get out of his hurry, and by this timely article, and it is within the means of the Jan. 12, Hope, from London to Hongkong, talled out for assistance. The cry hem de into the great man's room.

| Jan. 16, Gryfe, from Cardiff to Hongkong. In a modest dwelling in Frederick Street, mechanics! application to his abdominal pour

Fraud, though not as popular as it was brought the European sentry to the spot use them to fetch doctors, policemen, or who saw that the deceased was just about fire extinguishers from remote blocks. St. John's Wood, died a few days since an region save him from an attack of the gout

kong. to give the finishing struke on the head of Few persons in the States an afford such individual who for many years filed the or spoplexy. Don't be angry if he does last year, is occasionally worn de a stylis Jau. 18, Batavia, from Hamburg to Hong, No. 55 when he fired and shot him. He an expensive lutury as an errand-bag, ofice of "Keeper of the Seals" with dignity double up over the point of it, and knock by those retiring late bankruptcy and at fore doing so the sentry valled out Nan.unle they are able to provide him with and efficiency. The history of England you down by his momentam, but calmly the reception of creditors by their two pet Jan. 28, Glenlyon (str.), from London to

Bhangbaf (left Singaporo Marth 8.) | ti **Nant, but this instead of making constant employment all day long. What tells of other keepers filling more dis ask him to apologies. This will convince per cent, debtors

Orthodoxy is not so high or strait an-Jun 25, Viking (str.), from London to him desist made him brandinh his hammer people do, therefore, is to mi te terms with tinguished places in society, but it is no him that it was a pure accident, and make

China and Japan. telegraph company. The company keeps exaggeration to state that the subject of him feel much better. Or you might watch former seasons, nor buttoned so closely In a defiant manner at the same time using-

Heresy is very popular, especially when abusive language to the Sentry. Verdiet staff of boys, and lets them out at the this brief notice was to the full as popular your chance, drop it on your shoulder, and

The uniform as any of his predecessors. The Hesper of step down from the serb and give the tall work with white neckties. Justifiable Homicide," At the conclusion rate of about 7åd, an hour.

Creeds are not so much imported ar at of the inquest the jurors signed the follow the lads wear is a guarantee of trustworthi the Seals referred to was the genial old man behind you a chance to bite it or ing reqummendations the under peso, Ope signal sounded onte, indicates Frenchman so well known in the Zoological gouge it with Ble oye Theas are very one time, but are home-made, which caus sigued Jurore at the Coroner's inquest held that No. 255 wante a messenger, and a boy Gardens, and the seals were not emblems interesting experiments, and assist you in a great variety:—" Briced-brao," Scribner: this day at the Criminal Prison, and that immediately starts off to attend his enm of high office and authority, but the grace. calculating distances and velocity

16 is a very convenient corn plaster, alto, Should the signal be made twiceful creatures that occupy the pond in the the cause of death of Prisoner No. 88 was from a gun shot wound received at the they understand that be wants the doctor, Elysium of animal life in the Regent's and if planted on your nearest neighbor'o hands of the European Sentry on duty and ther hasten to find one or if three Park Everybody in the habit of visiting corns, la productive of large crops of whilst the deceased was inflicting blows times, that some burglar has broken into the gardens was familiar with the cheery expletives and prayers over the left his house, and that he is in urgent need of old Freshman and the objects of his care shoulder. It is well in this last horticultural with a hammer upon the head and body the services 1 a policeman. When a house He had been in the naty, and had seen experiment to select a small man, or your of another prisoner No. 68. We have much pleasure in recommending the sentry is first connected with a telegraph office, it" forsign parts," and being particularly well feld of labor may be too extensive, and above mentioned to the notice of his supe- is necessary for the inmates to master the up in the matter of soals and Walruses, he you not be able to fully complete the tier, for the prompt manner in which he signale thoroughly leat the wrong persons was pelected many years ago to look after experiments

To protect your capital from the inroads has acted, otherwise serious consequences should appear. It is related of a lady in the wants of such members of those familles would have arisen. We also recommend New York that, ansions to finger the new. as might find their way to the gardens of speculators in the parachute bustiers, is prisoner Hyles for the manner in which hey, she undertook to calls messenger He liked them, and they very son regiere might be well to brass two or three of the and when her husband went down to the rated the sentiment. They invariably sibe; it is not then likely in bo mojosted peted on his part."

The dead heat in the first race between

compete with his rival.

The Straits, (Singapore Times.)

An inquest was held at the Criminal Prison on Sunday, the 25th February, by A. W. V. Cousins, Beq,, on the body of a male Chinese prisoner named Ung Ah Chong

mons.

"KEEPER OF THE SEALS.”

it

Isis more than probable (says the Ballarat Courier) that we shall shortly be afforded another grand exhibition of billiards as Craig's Hotel, Mr Eoppers having received overtures from the English champion for the appearance of his brother, Mr Herbert Hoberts, champion hand stroke player. This gentlemen made the enormous break of 1777- at Driffield, in Yorkshire, in April last, and his evening's programme consists of 600 up, Boberts giving 300 points, He will also play 14 cemons, Air Boberts giving 49 start;

Doo. 18, Channel Queen, from Cardiff to Dec. 20, Chinainan, from London to Hong. Dec. 22, Sopais, from New York to Hong.

Loog.

kong.

Dec. 39, Ino, from Greenock to Swatow.

to Shanghai,

kong.

kong.

LOADING FOR GINA AND JAPAN FORTS.

At Condon:—Sisamorz via Buss Canah Radiforshire, Loudoun Castle,

Glenartney,

Balling Fessels, Forward to.

Belted Will,

City of Aberdeen. Penrith. Antwerp, Daphne. Commissary.

Osak Albert Victor. At Liverpool. Antenor (str.) Azamempon (sis.) Glaugus (str.) Caller Qu. Robert Benderson, Frederick Pil

debfold At Glasgow. Gleneagles.(str.)

Insurances.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

HEAD OFFION—HONGKONG,

GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Balgon and Penang.

Bisks accepted, and Policies of Insurance pranted at the rates of Premium current at -The above mentioned Ports.

NO CHARGE FOR POLICY FARM,

JAS, B, COUGHTRIE, Secretary.

Hongkong, November 1, 1971.

LANCASHIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY,

(FIRE AND LIFE.)

UAFIEAL,-TWO MILLIONS STEELING,

[IHE Undersigned are prepared to grant Pozums against the Risk of FIRE on Balldings or on Goods stored therein, on Coal In Matahoda, on Goods on board Vemols and on Hulls of Vossels in Har bour, at the usual Terms and Conditions. + Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- ceived, and transmitted to the Director for their decision.

If required, protection will be granted on first class Edves up to £1000 on a Bingle

Life.

Mails.

STEAM FOR

Singapore, Penang, Point de Gallo, Aden, Suez, Malta, Brindisi, Ancona, Venice, Mediter- ranean Ports, Southampton and London; ALSO, Bombay, Madras, Calentta, and Australia.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTÁL STHLM

THE FREMSUNG COMPANY'S Stew-thly TRAVANCORE, Captain BARRATT, W!!] leave this on THURSDAY, the 15th March, at Noon.

For further Particulars, apply to

A. MoIVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, March 2, 1877.

U, S. MAIL LINE

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP

COMPANY.

THROUGH TO NEW YORK, via

mo15

For Rates of Premiums, forms of pro-OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHINⱭ posals or any other information, apply to

AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Agents Hongkong“ Vasion,

1867. Hongkong, January 4,

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,

THE Undersigned, Agonts for the above Company, aro prepared to grant In- Surances at curront rater.

+

MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company, URCHESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

NOTICE,

BE U. S. Mall Steamer ALASKA, be despatched for San Franelser, via Yokohama, on TUESDAY, the 20th March, 1877, at 3 r.m., taking Passengers, and Treight, for Japan, the United States, and Europs

Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of Lading are issued for transportation to Tokohama and other Japan Ports, to Ban Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, and to New York and Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS

A Stormer of the Miten Blahi B. S. Com pany will leave Shanghai, via the Inland den Porta, about samo date, and make clore connection at Yokohama.

At New York, Passengers have selection

POLICIES granted at current rates on of various lines of Steamor to England,

Marine Risks to all parts of the World.

In accordance with the Company's Articles of Amodation, Two Thirds of the Profits are distributed annually to Contributors, whether Shareholdoze or not, in proportion Bo the mett amount of Premia contributed by gnch, the semaining third being careled to Beserve Fund,

OLYPHANT & Co., General Agents.

Hongkong, Apil 17, 1873,

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

The Undersigned are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $45,000 un Buildings, or oh Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Promia.

NORTON & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, January 1, 1874

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Incorporated by Royal Charter and Sperial Acts of Parliament,

--

ESTABLISHED 1809,

CAPITAL £2,000,000.

THE Undersigned, AGENTA at Hongkong TE

for the above Company, are prepared to grant Polleles against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Bellding, or ca Merchandise in the samo, at the Umual Rates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent.

GILMAN & Co,

Agenta....

Hongkong, July 6, 1876,

THE LONDON ASSURANCE.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER of

His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1720.

!

THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-

Merine Department, Policles at current rates payable olther here, in London or at the principal Ports of ludis, China and Australia,

Fire Departmen

Polletes Laaned for long or short periods at

gusrent rates. A discount of 20% allowed.

Lif's Department Folletos lamed for muze not excooding $5,000 en romonable terms,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co,

Hongkong, July 23, 1872,

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY,

Tot Instructions from the Board of Underdgard Agents aro in receipt Blactors authorising them to leste Policies to the extent of £10,000 on any one first class wick, or to the extent of £15,000 on adjoining risks at current ratsa,

A Discount of 20% allowód,

HOLLIDAY, WISH & ON Hangkong, Jususiy 8, 1876.

MANCHESTER FIKE ASSURANCE. COMPANT OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON,

• MAČUN

MIKE Undersigned anyo been appointed. Agenta for the above Gatipany at

France and Germany.

Freight will be received on board until Parcel Packages & p.m. 19th March, will be received at the office until 5 p.m, same day; all Parcal Packages should be marked to address in full; value of sAMIS is required,

For further information es to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agoney of the Company, No. 16, Praya Central.

RUSSELL & Co., Agents.

mc20 Hongkong, February 20, 1877,

Occidental & Oriental Steam-

Ship Company.

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND

CAR UNITED PASSENGERS FOR

STATES AND EUROPE,

Wie

KOILOKKKOO HI

CENTRAL and

UNION PACIFIC AND CONNEUTING RAILROAD COMPANIES

AND

ATLANTIC STEAMERB.

E s. S. "BELGIO," will be des- Tatohod for San Francisco via Yoko hama, on MONDAY, the 2nd April, at 3 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europe.

Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai,

Freight will be received on Board antli 4 p.m. of the 1st Proximo. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5p.m. same day all Paroel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.

Return Passage Tickets available foz 6 months are laust at a reduction of 30 par sent, on regular ratos.

For further information as to Freight or Paisage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 87, Queen's Road Central.

G. B, EMORY, Agent. Hongkong, March 3, 1877.

To Let.

TO LET.

sp3

TO, 3, PECHILI TERRACE, ELGIN STREET, Nwith Immediats Possession,

Apply to

LAND, ORAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, February 7, 1877.

TO LET.

Terrace, at present in the occupation THE House No. 7 Upper Mosque of A B. Juantor, Eetj., Gas and Water laid on.

Apply to

Î `G. LINSTEAD. Hongkong, February 28, 1677.

#

TO BE LET.

THE PREMISES No. 58, Queen's Road, at present in the occupation of the BOINED COMPANÝ,

TURNER & CU.

Hongkong, February 6, 1877,

TO LET. OUSE No. 7, Cains Road, lately occu Hey Mr PARKER

House No. 10, Albany Road, at present oscupled by the Ret. B, H. Kind,

House No. 11, Ceymour Terrace, at prò, Bent occupied by Mr N. J. EBB, Turnished or Unfurnishe

DAVID SASSOON, SONA & UL. Hongtong, February 18, 1877.

TO LET.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Inumations.

HONGKONG.

Intimations.

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,

PENANG.

Ohs. J. GAUPP & Co., desirous of receiving DESIGNS

WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,

38, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,

CHRONOMETERS,

&o,

$o.,

Carefully Repaired, Cleaned and accurately rated under guarantee.

All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable rates and with despatch. Hongkong, May 1, 1876.

it.

· NOW READY." PENG-SHUI; or, THE RUDIMENTS or NATURAL SCIENCE IN CHINA. By Dr. E. J. HITRI One Volume. 8vo. Price,

$1.60.

BUDDHISM, ITM: HISTORY, THEORY AND POPULAR RELIGIOs, in three Lectures. By Dr. E. J. EITEL Second Edition. One Volume: 8vo. Peldo, $1.50.

Orders will be received by Meurs Lane, Crawford & Co.

Hongkong, July 31, 1873,

Now Ready.

THE OHINA REVIEW,

VOL, V., No. 8,

JAE Municipal Commissioners of Penang

for & TOWN-HALL. This Building is to be erooted on the ground on the east side of the Kaplanade situate between the latter and Duke Street, and its boat is not to ex- ceed $30,000.

The Commissioners offer a PREMIUM of $400 for the best and most saltable Design with Specifications; and competitors have the option of forwarding Tonders for carry- ing out the work,

The Designs, accompanied with sil docu- monte, are to be sent to the Municipal Office Penang on or before the 1st of March nezt. For further information apply to the Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners at Penang.

D. O, PRESGRAVE,

Municipal Secretary. Penang, Municipal Office,

The 31st September, 1876.

FR

NOTICE,

THE CHINESE MAIL.

TIROM and after the Chinese New Year's day (February 17, 1874) the Chinese Mail will be issued Daily instead of TEI- WEEKLY as heretofore. No change, how- ever, will be made in the price of subscrip- tion, which will remain at $4 per annum,

The charges for advertisements are now assimilated to those of the China Mait, The unusual success which has attended the Chines Mail makes it an admirable

Annual Subscription, postage included, medium for advertisers.

#6,50,

padevā

CONTENTE.

Hesays on the Chinese Language, (Continued

from page 83,) Establishment of American Trade at

Canton,

Chinese Intercourse with the Countries of

Central and Western Asia In the Ti teenth Century, Part L (Continued from page 132,}

The Beater's Song. The Law of Inheritance.

Short Notices of New Books and Literary

Intelligence.

Notes and QueriCE

Books

Validity of Chinsso Marriages, Money Loan Associations.

Beon Cake as & Manure, Pidgin English,

Weuted, Exchanges, do.

China Mail Office, Hongkong, January 10, 1877.

AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER, by appointment, to H. E SIB ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOS OF HoxGnose; and to

I. 1. H. THE GRAND DUKH ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly Arnaria CLUB, TAS on hand the Largest and Best Hollection of Views of China, Pho tographle Albums, Frames, Cases, do, of assorted sizes, Photographe enlarged from C. D. V. aize to life size and coloured in oil. A new apparatus for Photography has been received from England: he is prepared to take Photos of Buildings and Interiors at the shortert distance.

Hongkong, July 17, 1876.

HONG LISTS.

Circular, large sheet.

THE AMENDED HONG LUST

in English and Chinese, con- taining the Names of all the most important Companies, Institutions and Mercantile Houses in the Colony,

Friec, 25 cents each; or $2.50 per dozen,

At the "China Mall" Office.

THE HONGKONG CHINESE MAIL.

THE Circulation of THIS PAPER bas Toca vozy much extended.

The tol. lowing are some of its Agenta:-- Macna-Man Chuen Shop, Canton-Blog Chuon Native Fost Office, Luen Hing Street; Chul Houng Low Hotel, Laen Hing Street; Kwong Tin Fat Shop, Yan Tsaf Street; Mr Bit Chuen Fan, Tung Wen Kwan; Yoon Kong Shop, In front of the Provincial Treasuror's Yamen; How Yuen Shop, Small Market Street, New City; Yeo Cheung Photograph Shop, Honam; Kwal Heung Shop, Sin Choong, Bonsm

Swatowo-Sui Cheong Hong; Woh Bhun Loong Hong

Amoy,Chita Choong Hong, Mook Kek

Street.

Feschou, Mr. Yu Ching Cheong, Foo- chow Arzenal; Mr Lem Kwok Chlog, Marl.

time Custers.,

Shanghai-Me Ng Ching Bhua, Marl- time Customs; Mr Ho Yue Chuen, Marl- titas Customs; Mr Chan Sing Hol, Messre

The Conductors guarantee an eventual It is circulation of one thousand copies. already, the most influential native journal published, and enjoys considerable prestige at the Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Penang, Caloutta, San Francia. Do and Australia.

For terms, o., address

M CHUN AYIN,

Manager.

China Mail Office,

17th February, 1874.

W. BALL,

OBINA DISPENSARY.

TMPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,

DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

REQUISITES, PATENT MEDE CINES AND PERFUMES.

Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention.

PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

* Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 18, 1876.

THE CHINESE MAIL.

TERMS OF ADVERTISING IN TAS Chinese Mail,

p

BONGKONG: MARKET PRICES, - Corrected to Saturday, March 3, 1877. At 1100 Cash,per Dollar Mexican.

Far Highout. Leseci.

Butcher Meat. Bacon, English,'.

. lb...

·

ע

Vark,

[No. 4271-MARCH 9, 1877.

Celery, English, Cucumber, Chilles, Dried,

12

Mixed,

Ourzy Staff, English, Egg Plant, 460 400 Garlic, (bulb) dried, 300 250

Ginger, 160 140 Greens, White

Ame, Sugar cured, Foochow, Beef, sirloin and prime out, oy. 100 150

catty Beef Corned,

>>

Roast, ,,Soup,

Steak,

"

Bullocks' Brains,

catty

"

40 30

70

100

80

70

40.80

50 40

40: 30

20 30

10

60

15

10

bunoh 15 10

750 850

37

Winter courte

20

#

"

00

21

80 150 140

"

150 140 Green, Sprouts 150 140 Green Peas, in akell, old ́ ́,, young. 19 Horse Radish," S'hat, "

15

10

•

60

40

30

800

per set 60 50

Tongue, fresh, each

"

Lettuce, Chloess English,

20

*

head

dorned

51

"

Hoad,

Heart,

Feet,

Kidney",

Tall,

Liver,

脊索

J

275 250 820 800 Mint, ,600 500 Mushroom, dried, 160 140 Onions, Bombay

Trips (undressed), `catty 50

40

Calves' Head and Feet, set 600 400. Han, Amerloan,

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Ohlness, English.

Mutton Chop,

Pigy Chitlings,

180 170 Squash, bottle 140 120 Taro (U Tau)

140 120 Tomatosi,

bunch 10 5

20

15

12 10

20 15

90 20

25 20:

35 30

120 100

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80

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180 150

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50

Groen

20

00 60

11

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Parsley, Cainese,

50

100 90

97

catty

80

60

English, Potatoes, Macao,

catty

40

Sweet,

Pumpkins,

900 280

Radiahos,

180 170

860 840

Scallions Shalots,

180 170

17

Sexamuni,

1)

Log, Shoulder,

+ 2

80

+

1

20

D

Liver,

+

#

60:

Catty

60

50 Turnips, Salty

20

"S

"Feet, » Fry,

Head,

100 80

4

English

each

10

110 100

*

Chinese.

catty 15 10

90

80 Water Lily Roots,

+ 21

21

Heart,

60

50 Water Crea

"

Klanoyn

80

TO Yame,

"

Liver,

, Ib.

100 80

Pork Chop,

catty

150 140 Aleurites,

+

bunch 20 catty Fruits,

catty

Cured,

500 400

1. Leg,

1+

160 140

11

Fat or Lard,

Shoops' Hoad, and Foot, sot

"

Heart,

г

ench

Kidneya,

15

80. 70 Cocoanuts

..

91

∙1750 1000 Corranis,

Vool,

· enity

Poultry.

Capons, Docks,

mity

17

Eggs, Hen

• doz

100

"1

Dack Balt

-100

"

120

"

Fowls, Glooze,

. catty

180 160 Loquats,

120 110 Mangoes,

"

Partridges,

Sucking Pign,

magkr Pheasants, Canton, live, pals

Pigeons, TWO a character for the first 100 Quail,

Odenton, and one cont a character beyond the first 100, for first insertion, and Snipe, half price for repetitions during the first Teal, week. Subsequent weeks' insertions will Turkeys, Cook, be charged only one half the amount of the first week's charge. Advertisements for half a year and longer will be allowed a Wild Duck, deduction of 25 per cent on the total amount, and contracts for more favourable terms can be made.

"

Efforts have been made to establish Bream, Agents for olroulating the Chinese Mail in all

Carp, the porta and in the interior of China, all the ports in Japan, in Saigon, Singapore, Codfish, Salt, Penang, Calcutta, Batarla, Manila, the Crabs, Phillippines, Austraila, San Francisco, Peru

Outtle Fish, and other places which Chineso frequent,

Hon

Fresh Fish, Large

When the Hut of Agencies is compten aus, it will be published. Agents have been Hels, Congor places, and in important ports more than File Fish, already established in most of the abovs one agent has been appointed at each. CHUN AYIN,

Manager. Hongkong, February 23, 1874.

AH YON, SHIPS COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE,

No. 67, Praya West.

- SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF

COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES

Of the best quality and atthe chortext notice.

Hongkong, May 1, 1876.

WASHING BOOKS,

ور

180 120 Apples, Dried

# Californian, 110 100 Bananas, fragrant Punti,

-Common 840 320

50 40 Chestnuts, new,

140. 120

11

Datou,

200 180 Figa, Dzied,

120 110 Ground Nuts,

Lemons, Elshoes, Dried,

-M

| Loong Ngan, Dziod,

800 280 Olives, green, Punti,

Oranges, (Coolie) Chang $2.00

Water Chemute, Canton

ވ .

20 80

80 60

250 160

40

25 20

100

50 40

400 850

200. 160

800 400

500 400

40 20

120 100

200 180

400 200

50

50 40

200

bottle

750 500

40

100 70

60

40

80

27

Shanghai, dead

#

1

each

800 750 130 120

"J

Sweet, Sun-wooy,

160 140

D

(Mand.) coolle

40

30

#

60

"}

(Mandarin)

120 100

"

"

. each

120 110

11

dark-skinned

80

160 150

Papaw,

92

150 180

• vatty

760 700

Pears, Nanking,

180 120

#

500 450 Pears, Chefoo,

120 100

esch

860 800 Pine-apples, Puntl

Plantains, common

Back. eatty

60 60

80:

20

Bombay Ducks, now per hundred 350 300 catty 100 80 80 70

fragrant

40 80

Pranes, Dried, Fumelces or Shaddock, each

bottle

800 260

80.

60

11

lb.

180

Raisins, Muscatel,

catty

200 120

17

⚫ bottle 1b.

760 600

200 160

90

80

T

100

Saleabury Sooda, Fak-kwo, catty 90-Sugar Cane,

80 70

• stick

25

20

13

60

50

Tamarinds,

60 catty

80..60

Walnuts,

110 100

130 120

Small

90

Frogo, Garoupa, Herrings,

80

160 140

Miscellaneous.

Allspice, Chinese,

+ "

**

140

English.

*

Barley,

80

70

ploul

1600 1800

■

"

smoked

box

$1.00

Bran,

Live Flah, Irbators, Mackerel, Mango Fish, Mullet, Oratorag

. calty

140 120

Butter,

picul lb.

1500 1400

800 500

80 70

Candled Orange Peal, bottle

750 700

A

Lemon

750 · 700

80 60 Capore,

260 220

160

Charcoal,

ploul

1080 1000

Cheese, American,

Ib.

400 850

Parrot Fish, Perch, Pomfret, ProWDE

Cinnamon,

catty

800 950

#2

180 150

80

70 Cloves,

#

700 800

Coconut Oll, Coffee,

bottle

180 160

Ib.

280 200

"

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