To-day's Advertisements.
2nd DRAWING,
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.
ST.. ANDREW'S HALL, HONGKONG.
Chinese Imperial Government Loan 1877. THIS EVENING,
NOT
(OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in conformity with the stipulation contained in the Bonds of this Loan, the following numbers of Bonds to be paid off at par, of the 31st of August next (1878), when the Interest thereon will cease to be payable, were this day Drawn at the Offices of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COR- FORATION, situato No. 31, Lombard Street, in this City, in the presence of Mr WILLIAM NICKOLLS, Asting Accountant of the said Corporation, and of the undersigned Notary.
69
.
NUMBERS OF BONDS DRAWN.
the 26th August, 1878.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
GRAND
FASHIONABLE
JOHN
ENTERTAINMENT.
Under the Patronage of HIS EXCELLENOV
POPE HENNE 83-Y, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG,
MES, HENNESSY,
AND SUITE,
THE CELEBRATED TRAGEDIAN
AND
ELCIA
will appear
9864 11273 12885 14402 MR. BOOTHROYD FAIRCLOUGH 9670 11395 12896 14507 The Talented Young Prima Donna 9894 31802 12913 14592
MISS
MAY 9705 11318 12925 14544 9719 11388 12041 14552
12954 9734 11345
14568 9747. 11358 12969 14577 9750 11373 12080 14599 9779 11387 12097 14604
:
IN
the following Programme,
BEING A SERIES OF DRAMATIC RECITALS
and
13036 14605 13053
14660 OVERTURE...
.MR PANIZZA. 13065. 14684 "BATTLE OF IVEY" (Recitation-Macau 12081 14692
lay),
MR B. FAIKCLOUGH.
40 MJO FERNANDO" (Song" Favorita"}, MISS ELCIA MAY.
THE RAVEN" (Recitation-E. A. Pos),
MB H. FAIROLOUGE.
YES, WE MUST PART" (Song-Daughter
of the Regiment), HIS ELOKA MÁY HENRY V. TO HIS ARMY AT HARFLEUR"
(Beditation Sbakespeare),
Mr B. FAIROLOUGH”
An Interual of Five Minutes.
Part II.
ROYAL,
THEATRE
CITY HALL,
HONGKONG.
ON
ports of call, and Singapore Aug. 19, Gene- Tal-WM. PUSTAU & Co.
Aug. 25, Khedive, Britlah, stoomer, 2092, J. D. Steward, Singapore Aug. 20, General -P. & 0. 8. N. 00.
Aug. 25, Ferntorer, British steamer, 700, Mackle, Amoy Aug. 28, and Swatow 24, General BuN HIN CHAN,
Aug. 26, Fuyer, Chinese steamer, 950, A. Croad, Shanghai Aug. 21,, Gendral,- CM. S. N. Co.
Wednesday Evening, Aug. 26, Cebu, Spanish steamer, 350,
1,140 Bonds Nos.:-
1675
78
1601
4 1624 3226 4880 6445 8053 24 1633 3235 4858 6469 8066 32 1643 3250 4870 6471 8084 46 1662 *207 4878 6493 8020 3281 4808 6501 8111 3300 4906 6522 8122
91
135
1603. 90 1713 3320 4932 6047 8149 117 1733 3839 4955 6661 8165 1749 0348 4965 6572
3308 4917 6532 8137
8181
9704
11899 180IT *14628
141
1761 3373 4974 6583
8105
9814
11415 13082
14641 OPERATIC SELECTIONS
159
*1771 3388 4986 6597 8206
9817
11425
Part I.
173 1783 3391 5011 6620 186 1801 3404 5022 6626 5040 6643
8219
9842
· 11445
8234
9848
11466
203 1809 3424 218 1826 3434 5054 6657 8272 227 1843 3407 5068
8748
9369
11478
9876
6674
8281
9895
248 1863 3470 5074
6080
8292
9901
262 1876 3473 6086
6697 8303
9932
9934
J
610
656
672
10871
10884
750
2366 3071
768
3377 2977
8702 6536 7187 8805 5698 7208 8820
10395
812
105
2000
5605
TOIR
Rani
12006 13611 10105 12015 13623 10419 12029 18837 1/4"
19067 199
14709 11500 13107 14717 13124 11509
14733 11529 19135 14744 * 269, 1882 $490 5110 6718 8819
11645 13162 14759 286 1900 5507 5115 6722 8331 .9041 11559 13186 14780 800 1015 3518 5126 6746 8851 9956 11667 18186 14798 810 1920 3593 51ö1 6756 8360
9978 11681 13193 14810 1935 8549. .331-
5168 6700 8394 9086 11505 13218 14815 1948 343
8562 5175 6777 8390 10302 11611 19217 14086 960 1970 3677 5194 6800 8405 10017 11622 13236 14840 875 1081 8597 6197 6807 8418 10027 11835 18249 14867 381 2001 3009 5222 8820 8440 10044 11661 13259 14877 297 2016 *B618 5236 6838 8451 10068 11665 13278 14892 416
2030 3638 5230 €847 8460 1.072 13690 19201 14905 427 2040 3054 6264 6863 8481 10087 11692 13311 14923
"BRIDGE OF SIGHS" (Hood), 442 2051 .3067 5277 6881 ·8490 10099 11711 13816 14929
Mr. B. FAIROLODUH. 455 2082 8673 5282 6899 8409 10116 11721 18329 14941Y HAPPY BIRDS" (Song-F, Tumbert), 487
2082 8686 5802 6009 8518 10123 11735 13350 14059-
MISS ELCIA MAY. 481. 2094 $700 5820 6918 8540 10148
11748 19863
14970SHAMUS O'BRIEN" (Recitation-Le Fanu), 491 2108 8722 6827 6939 8845- -10156 11768 18388
MR B. FAIROLOUGH. 518 2110 3734 6938 6948 8568 10171 11776 13389
"THE POWER OF Love" (Song" Satan- 528 2189 8750 5362 6961 8572 10186 11802 13402 15014
ella), 2143 84)
8762 5372 6978 8588 10197 11805 13418 16083 882 2161 3769 5386 ·6089 B508 10207 11818 13427 15047. 681 2178 8789 5301 7014 8814
10924 11835 13448 16054 582 2198 3800 5408 7017 .2881 10295 11846 13463 15077 599 2204 8816 6439 7081 8652 10255 11871 18470 18080 614 2215 3832 0405 7040 8604 10264 11876 18489 15105 029 2227 8844 5450 7034 8868 10278 -:11889 13498 15109 2244 3859 3465 7080 8091 10303 11913 13515 15133 2263 3806 5481 7090 8700. 10314
11928 18638 16147 2270 BĐ – 5188 7108 8716 10310 11929 13542 15161
A Plan of the Hall can be seen at Mesra 074 2284 8908 5510 7116 8728 10385 11947 18555
15175
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, where Seats can 2307 093
3919 5520 7127 8798 10352 11857 18567 15177 be secured. 703 2312 8928 5544 .7147- 8754 717 2380 3940 5647 7168 8760 731 2343 B960 3561 7176
11481 13009
11975 18585
16201
11987 13596 15208
15239
15238
PAIDES OF ADMISSION: Front Seats,.... Back Seats,.................................
82. 81.
.4
Doors Onan at 8 20 Performanna Cam 4031 5039 7240 8840 20461 12078 13679 16294 624 2437 4037 6600 7260
N.B.-No Ladies admitted unless accom. 8664 10476 12088 18702 15307 panied by a Gentleman. 8272443 4049 5664 7270 8881 10492 12107 13715 15320 849 2450 4085
5684 7287 8897 10503 12117 18726 15381 865. P472 4086 5689 7296 8907
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Miss ELCIA MAY. "NIGHT BEFORE WATERLOO". (Recitation -Byron), Ma B. FAIRCLOUGH. FIANO SOLO. MR PANIZZA. "CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE" (Ro. altation-Tennyson),
MR B. FAIROLOUGE,
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DUNCAN MACALLUM, Agent. Hongkong, August 26, 1878. CRICKET.
August 28th, 1878,-
TBIRD NIGHT
܀
OF
THE ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA
T
AND
OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY.
Jachuzagari, Manila" Aug. 23, Cloneral- RUSSELL & Co.
Aug. 26, Carisbrooke, British steamer, 945, H. Wharton, Singapore Aug. 17, and Salgon 22, General.-Bus HIN OBAN.
Aug 26, 8 sm., China, Gorman steamer, 646, Ackermann, Shanghai Aug. 22, 5 am, General-BIRMSSEN & Co.
Aug. 26, Meca, British steamer, 678, Morney, Penang and Singapore Ang. 19,
On this occasion will be produced the Popular General.-GEO. B, STEVENS & Co.
COMIC OPERA
Aug. 26, Lizzie Perry, British barque, "La Fille de Madame Angot."
1122, Pitman, Antwerp April 19, Goneral -MEYER & Co.
MISS ELCIA MAY
as
CLAIRETTE.
Further Particulars will be published. The Company will proceed with their Repertoire.
Tickets to be had and Seats secured at Mesara KRUSE & Co.'s, where Plan of the Theatre may be seen.
No Advance in Pricea
PRICES OF ADMISSION : Dress Circle or Orchestra
Stalls
.... TWO DOLLARS.
ONE DOLLAR
Pit
Ladies unsecompsaled by Gentlemen cannot be admitted.
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S. DE LILLE,
Manager. Hongkong, August 26, 1878. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"NAMOA,"
Capt. WESTOBY, will be de. dela, upatched for the above Ports TOMORROW, the 37th Instant, at Noon, instead of To-day.
For Freight of Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, August 26, 1878. auky
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO, The Steamship
COMMONWEALTH," expected abortly from Blogā pore, will have quick de
apatob for the above Ports..
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
MEYER & Co., Agenti Hongkong, August 28, 1878.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
15424T HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB-
au27
HE Annual General MEETING of 15430 will be Held at the HONGKONG CLUB, TO 15456 MORROW, the 37th Inatant, at 4.30 p.m. GENTLEMEN wishing to join the Cricket 16471 Club, which includes Lawn Tennis, are re- 12275 13879 15491 quested to communicate with the Honorary - 0063 10676 19279 18897 16505 Secretary, 1035 2638 4246 5864 7476 9076 10690
18297 13904 15522
SUBSCRIPTION: $10 PER ANNUM, 1040 2658 4267 5876 7490 9097 10708 12308 13930 15583
WILLIAM HYNES, 1050 2068 4280 : 6891 7493 0156 10721 12324
18983 15548
Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. 1078 2687 4295 5890 7543 9115 10726 12385 13949 15667
Hongkong, August 26, 1878 1084 2702 43uZ 5917 7033 V131 10744 12361 13967 15572 1100 2703 4318 6924 7537 9146 10756
FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO. 1,2369 13978 15680 1110 2725 4330 6938 7650
The British Steamship 0161 10770 12378 13994 15610 1127 2741 4342 5954 7561 0172 10786
"STRATHMORE," 12394 14012 16611 1138 2751 4367 5978 7580
ROWELL, Master, will be de 0185 10798 12406 14015 15627
spatched for the above Porta -160 2763 4869 5980 7599 9201 10817 12424 14031 16641 TO-MORROW, the 27th Instant, at 5 p.m. 2174 2784 4392 6996 7607 9214 10827 12435 14049 16656
For Freight or Passage, apply to 1188 2797 4401 6008 7049 1286 10830 12404 14087 15668
WM. PUSTAU & Co., 1195 2814 4412 6044 7632
7
$246 10851 12463 14074 15681
Agenta. 1207 2827 4433 6048 7646 9257 10869 12478 14094
Hongkong, August 26, 1878. 16704 1230 2832 4447 6055 7609 9269 10888 12492 14107 16713 BRITISH STEAMER STRATHMORE, 1246 2846 4455 6071 7674 0285 10906 12505 14123 15729 1761 2862 4477 6081 7689
ROWELL, Master, FROM LONDON, 9301 10010 13631 14237 16746 PENANG AND SINGAPORE, 1274 2872 4483 Bug 7702 9313 10925 12531 14175 15760 2286 2897 4801 6111 7727 0528 10958 12055 14167
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above 1292
15787 Steamer ate hereby informed that 2806 4510 0145 7730 0340 10952 12002 14414 1816 2926 4024 6140 7747 9804 Loun8 12674 14187
15795 their Goods are being landed and stored at ** 1328
2082 4040 6163 7707 9674 10979 12693
their risk fo the Godowns of the Under- 14198 18518 1336 2014 AD61 6161 7774 0353 LIDUS 12000
14224 16826 2007 .45,8 6180 7708 9202 11006 14841 14282 16841
$47 14020 13080 14241
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1871
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6103 7801
1578
2984 4008
1896
3007
4616
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9434
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THE BRITISH SHIP LIZZIE PERRY, FROM ANTWERP. VANÍUN BOS of Cargo by the above. named Vorsed are requested to send in their Bille of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signeer' risk and expense.
MEYER & Co., Agents Hongkong, August 26, 1878
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Be2
Aug. 26, Thales, British atosmer, 809, J. Pocock, Saigon Aug. 22, General, DOUGLAS LAPRAIE & Co.
DEPARTURES.
Aug. 25, Fontenaye, for Nagasaki.
26, Bianco Pertica, for Nagasaki. 26, Bua Pan, for Bangkok. 25, Ta Hongkong, for Bangkok, 26, Fujew, for Canton.
26, H.M.S. Moorhen, for a cruise. 26, Esmeralda, for Amoy. 28, Albay, for Hollow. 26, China, for Canton, 26, Taiwan, for Away, to 26, Glausus, for Shanghai,
OLEARED,
Namoa, for Coast Ports. Charité, for Tientsin. St. Anne, for Quinhon. Carisbrooks, for Bwatow, Jessie Jamieson, for Qutuhon. Bir Harry Parkes, for London. Yottung, for Swatow.
PASSENGERS, ARRIVED.
[No. 4725.--August 26, 1878.
Per Esmeralda, from Manila, Captain Harvey, Messra A. O, Jones, R. Colquhoun, B. Baenziger, D. A. Barretto, and D. M. Ácsbal, Rev. M. Gulas, Colonel Don Pedro Gonzales, wife and 2 sons, Misses Jobita, and Viatoris Arrequi, 1 European, and 120 Obluese deck,
Por Martha Breckelmann, from Qalakon, 8 Chiness.
For Strathmore, from Straits, 48 Chinesa. Per Ferntower, from Amoy, de, 180 Chinese.
Per Fayeu, trom Shanghat, 1 European, and B1 Chinese,
Per Carisbrooks, from Singapore and Sat- gon, 100 Chinese."
Per China, from Shanghai, 20 Chinese, Per Mecca, from Stralis, 4 Chinese, and 2 Japanese.
Per Thales, from Salgos, 1 European deck, and 36 Chinese.
DEPARTED. For Glaucus, for Shanghal, 1 European, and 117 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS. The German barque Martha Brockelmann reports: Fine weather and fresh monsoon throughout.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Noon.-Brisbane leaves for Brisbane, do. Noon. Namos leaves for Swatow, o. 6 p.m. Strathmore leaves for Yoko-
hama, do
Auction.
2 p.m. Sale of Household Furniture, &a,
at No. 12, Hollywood Road.
Meeting.
4.30 p.m.-Meeting of the Hongkong
Cricket Club at the H. K. Club.
General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, August 28:-
4 p.m.-Panay leaves for Manila 4 p.m.-Emuy leaves for Amoy, do
THURSDAY, August 29:-
Opera Bouffe at tho City Hall.
City of Baltimore leaves for London on
or about this date.
SATURDAY, August 31.--
•
Noon.-French Mall leaves for Porta of
Call and Europe.
2 p.m.-Sale of Property, Inland Lot
No. 89, by Mr Armstrong.
MONDAY, September 2
2p.m.-Sale of Household Furniture, dia,
at Mr Huffam's realdenus, Court,"
Ball's
9 p.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge. Goods per Strathmore undelivered after
this date subject to rent.
THURSDAY, September &
Noon-Mecca leaves for Cooktown, &a. WEDNESDAY, Beptembar 11-
9 p.m.-Occidental & Oriental S. B. Co.'
Steamer loaves for Yokohama and San Francisco,
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
Established A.D. 1841.
香港大藥房
A. 6. WATSON & Co.,
FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS
07
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI BITES, TOT REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES MANUFACTURERS
Any
07
Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water, Gingerade, Fotama Water, Sarsaparills Water, and other Aerated Waters, The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
...
Get The jublisation of this issue commenced at 7.20 p.m.
DEATHS.
At Tientsin, on the 8th August, James 8. DUNCAN, native of Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. Aged 30 years and 5 months.
At Shanghal, on the 19th fast., THOMAN Malfronte Jubank and of Ms and Mai
Left Manila on the 22nd. Had light vari-DRYNDALE, aged six months. able winds and fine weather throughout the passage.
The British steamer Khedive reports: THE CHINA MAIL. Experienced light Southerly winds with fine weather.
The British steamer Ferntower reports: Moderate S. W. monsoon and fine weather throughout the passage.
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weather with a very light moosoon, TH
HE Undersigned has received in structions to sell by Public Auction,
ON
MONDAY
the 2nd September, 1878, at 2 p.m., at the Residence of Mr F. S. HUFFAX, "Ball's Court,"——
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising:-
English made Walnut Drawing-room Suite, covered in Green Rep.
Blackwood Marble-top Centre Table, English-made Walnut Whatnots and Occasional Tables
Chimney Ginases, Gasaliers and Gas Brackets, Lamps, Carpets, Heartbruge, Clocks, Vases, and Ornaments,
Extension Dining Table, Whatnots, Card Table, Sideboard, Dinner, Dessert, and Tea Sets, Glassware, and Plated Ware.
English-made Mahogany Wardrobes, Cheval Glasses and Toilet Glasses, Iron Bedsteads.
Blackwood Marble-top Washstands, Bookcase and Sundry Books, Plants, &c. Marble-top Toilet Tables, Desks, Glass
BROADWOOD and Son.
One COTTAGE PIANO, by J.
10.,
&o.,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, August 26, 1878.
signed, from whence delivery may be ob tained.
Consignees wishing to take delivery of 16851 their Goods from the Boats alongside the 7813 9431 11012 12040 14205 1000 Wharf are at liberty to do so. 7829 9446 11080 12001 1$200 16880 Goods remaining in store after the Bad などふる~。 7801 9482 FLODE! 12876 14290 15802 September next will be subject to rent.
TERMS OF SALE--As customary, -7007 406 14076 ·12089 1.205 16818
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Catalogues will be issued, and the 8063 4000 0207 7873
11094 -12708 14316 15920
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless whole to be on view on and after Satur 1449 3004 4010 6480 7501 0193 111.7 12/20 14881
written notice to the contrary is given by day, the 31st August. 1034 1464 8070 4686 0208 7009
Noon To-day. Dazu 11129 12727 14340 10953 1476
-WUX
400
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by Boys 1930 952Z 10183 12745 14351 16988 3006
Ws. PUSTAU & ̈ ̃ ̈¤‰., $700 #ta 7928 ÚÍÇ -IL107 -14707 14367 16978 4722 6334 7940 Vavi TLIGI
Agents, 14772 14988 18002 2526 3130
Hongkong, August 26, 1378." 4701
b340 708J 956J
11177
47,80 14405 16010 1834 8144 4701 Sub8 7972
117- 19830 14417 16021
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY, 1841 3102- 4774 B374 7487 3606 11306. 12814 83442316024
The Spanish Steamer 1566 317A 4770 6368 .. B002 9817 11218 12833 14437
*EMUY," 1071 $185 482 6401 8020 9020 11209 Po46
BLANCO, Master, expected To 14658 1689.
21815- 6421 BUBO
morrow will be despatched as 9626 11449 12204 14466 1699
above on WEDNESDAY, the 28th Instant, 3216 4826
at é p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.. Rongkong, August 28, 1878. AU$8
LAUD
1507
فران
Countersigned,
Disco 6041 9658 11262 ·13887-
For £100 Sterling cashy —- £119,000.
For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
W. W. VENN, Juntor,
Notary Public,
3. Pope's Head. Alley, Cornhill, Z.C.
1448%
WH. NICHOLLS,
Acting Accountant,
LONDON, 128 June, 1878.
FOR LONDON.
The Steatoship
"MIKADO,"
ke2
Captain Basonar, expected here on the 2nd Proximio, and bering the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have immediate despatch as
sbove.
The Mikado has Good Accommodation for First-class Passengers.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & C...
Agenta, Mongkong, August 8, 1078,
Not Responsible for Debts. Yeither the Captain, the Agents, nor No
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Ores of the following Fessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
ELAWTHORN, British barque, Captain C. Mead. Wigler & Co.........
CENTENNIAL, American abip, Captain J. M. Bearse-Butterfield & Swire.
BALCARRY, British barque, Captain
Robert Kinmond.Slemsson & Co.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS
Aug, 24, Martha Brockelmann, German barque, 488, Kiath, Quinhọn Aug. 18, Balt. METER & Co.
Aug. 25, Esmeralda, British steamer, 895, Calien, Manila Aug. 19, General-HUSSELL & Co.
Aug, 25, Strathmore, British steamer, 1888, John Rowell, London July 19; ris'
HONGKONG, MONDAY, august 26, 1878.
The Chinese ateamer Fugew reports: The Government Gazette of Saturday Strong B.W. monsoon to Chapel Island, contains two announcements of consider. from thence to port light winds and fine able intarest. One is the notification of wasther.
The Spanish steamer Cebu reports: Fine the appointment and swearing in of Mr Hayllar as an unofficial member of the The German steamer China reporta: Had Legislative Council, which appointment Hight variable, winds and squally weather is to hold good "as long as the Honour with heavy rain throughout the passage. able J. M. Pries shall hold the office of weather with light S.E. winds throughout tion of the Governor to make this The British steamer Afecca reports: Fine Acting Colonial Secretary." The inten the passage.
The British steamer Thales reports: appointment was reported some three Left Saigon. at 7 a.m. on the 22nd inst. months ago, and it seems a little singular Passed Cape St. James 1.80 p.m. same day, that the installing of Mr Hayllar se a arrived at Hongkong at 5.15 p.m. on the been so long delayed. There was, we be Cape Fadaran at 6.30 am, on the 23rd, and provisional member of the Council has O. Co.'s steamer bound South. In Saigon: the rules and regulations of the colonial 26th. At noon on the 25th, passed a P. & liave, no necessity for the delay, as under S. 8. Pernambuco.
service His Excellency is empowered to make provisional appointments to any vacancy in our legislative body, and Mr Austin being absent from the Colony a vacancy must be held to exist on the Council, although as a matter of fast the Surveyor General represents there both himself and the Colonial Secretary, To-mor-Doubtless Mr Hayllar did not receive For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.-hia services as a legislator would have his appointment earlier mainly because Per Namoz, at 11.30 am. To-morrow, been very little in request during the the 27th inst., instead of as previous-last three monthe, few or no meetings of BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MEL the hot weather in June, July and ly notified.
the Council usually taking place during BORNE, do-
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. For SWATOW.-
MAILS will close-
Per Yothing, at 9.30 am. To-morrow, the 37th inst, instead of as pro- viously notified.
For SWATOW AND AMOY.-
Per Carrisbrooke, at 11.80 a.m.
row, the 27th inst.
For
Per Brisbane, at 11.30 am. To-morrow, general experience in the Colony ought
the 27th just. 12 cent rates
Angust. His legal knowledge and
For SAIGON AND STRAITS › ETTLE able in the consideration of the various to render his services particularly valu MENTS-
Per Ferntower, at 6.80 p.m. To-morrow, ordinances brought before the Council, the 27th lost, instead of as pre-and there is every reason to believe that viously notified,
his appointment will be viewed with favour.
For YOKOHAMA.-
Fer Strathmore, at 4.80 p.m. Tomorrow, refer is the notification that Mr F. S. The other announcement to which we
the 27th inst.
For BANGKOK.—
Huffam, Deputy Registrar of the Supreme
Per Dale, at 880 p.m, on Wednesday, Court, Surrogate of the Vice Admiralty
the 28th inat, instead of as pre-Court, Registrar of Joint Stock Com For SAIGON-
viously notified.
panion- and Official Assignee in Bank ruptcy, has been interdioted from offos Per Quinta, at a p.m., on Wednesday, by His Excellency the Governor. Fol- the 28th inst, instead of as pre-lowing this notification is another stating viously notified..
that a warrant was issued on the 17th Per Jata, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday, the Haffam on a charge of felony and instant for the apprehension of Mr Blat inst
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,——
MAIL BY THE FRENOR PACKET.
The
French Contract Packet Diemnak wil who shall give information that shall that, he having absconded, a reward of $1000 will be paid to any person be despatched from Hongkong on
SATURDAY, the Sist Inst., with lead to his arrest and conviction. It is Malls to and through the United well known that Mr Huffam is in Mano, Kingdom and Europe, vid Mer and the offering of the reward of $1000 seilles; to Saigos, Singapore, Bata pretty clearly demonstrates the correct- Tia, Galie, Australia, New Zea-ness of our statement on Saturday that land, Tasmania, Fijl, Aden, Soy the Government here has applied to dielles, Réunion, Mauritius, Suez, the Masso authorities for his rendition, and Alexandria,. This is the best
opportunity for forwarding Corre and have received a refusal. It is very spondence to E. Africa, the Cape, probable, however, that this refusal is Hongkong, August 17, 1878
8. Helens, and: Ascensión, merely a formal ous, rendered necessary
or advisable on the part of the Mar
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