Auctions. POSTPONEMENT.
H
PUBLIC AUCTION,
HE Undersigned has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction,
ON
Intimations.
THE CHINESE INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED.
NOTICE in given, thent an EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the stare-named Company, wilt be Held at the Company's Office, No. 39, Qucan'a Road, in the city of Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 10th day of March next, tain Special Resolutions providing for the at 3 p.m., for the purpose of passing cer following alterations in the Constitution The whole of the HOUSEHOLD and Articles of Association of the. Com and OFFICE FURNITURE, &c, company; viz. 7- prising-
FRIDAY, the 14th February, 1879, at Noon, at the Residence of Messrs W, PUSTAU & Co., Praya,
7
Green Rep-covered Drawing-room Suite,
Blackwood Carved Sofan Blackwood Carved Marble-top Centro Tables, Side Tables, and Tea Foys,
Gasaliers, Gas Brackets, Engravings, Mirrers, Clocks, Carpets, and Hearth-
ruga.
Extension Dining Table, Sideboard, Whatnots, Dinner, Dessert, and Break- fast Sets, Glass-ware and Plated-ware,
Bedsteads Wardrobes, Couches, Chairs, Davenports, Glass Book-casea And Books.
Office Deska, Shelves, Pigeon Holes, Paper Presses, Book Staude, Copying Press, Cap-boards, de.
1 PIANO, by B. HARTEL:
1 Patent Fireproof IRON SAFE And,
1 6-Oared BOAT, with Qars, Awning, do.,. complete.
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to bo on view on and after Mon- day, the 10th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE-As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, February 10, 1870.
THE
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NOTICE. HE Undersigned has received
structions to sell by Public Auc- tion on the Fremises, on
SATURDAY,
the 22nd day of February, 1879, at Noon, if not previously sold by private contract, of which due notice will bu given,
1.-That the Business of the Company be in future, managed by a Board of Directors and a Secretary instead of the former and Genoral Agents as heretoforo. 2.-That-if in the opinion of the Directors the Business of the Company in any year be such as not to Warrant the Payment of Interest at $12 per cent, per annum on the Paid-up Capital, they may during such year reduce wach Rate to such lower amount as they may consider desirable for the Interests of the Company. 3-To enable the Directors if a necessity
shall arise to pay anch Interest or any part thereof out of the Reserve Fund. 4To provide that when there shall be
profits applicable for dividend the same shall be divisible as the Share- holders in Meeting shall determine. 5.That Fourteen Days instead of Thirty
Days notice may be given of all Meetings of the Company. 6.-That Cluse 147 of the Articles of the Company be expunged, leaving future changes in the Regulations of
THE CHINA MAIL.
Intimations,
"HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL·
SOCIETY.
To-day's Advertisements, HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY.
ROYAL
CITY HALL,
THE MBE above SOCIETY'S ANNUAL EX- THEATRE
HIBITION OF FLOWERS, FRUIT, VEGETABLES, &c, will be Heid TO- MORROW, the 13th of February, 1879,
Gates Open at 2pm. Band will Commence at 3 p.m.
ADMISSION...
50 CENTS. Tickets to be bad at Messrs LANE, CRAW-
W. M. B. ARTHUR, rond & Co.
Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, February 12, 1879,
NOTICE.
MRS
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TRS, J. F. POSE bega to intimate to the Ladies of HONGKONG, CANTON and the COAST Pours that on the 1st MAROH she will OPEN & DRAPERY and DRESS-MAKING Business in the Premises lately occupied by Messrs. Ross & Co., next door to the Bongkong Hotel, Queen's Road.
All communications to be addressed to Mrs J. F. Ross, as the Business will be conducted on her sole account.
Hongkong, February 1, 1879.
Notices to Consigneee.. FROM LONDON, AND PORTS OF CALL.
mai
THE S. S. Radnorshire having arrived, Consigness of Cargo are hereby in-
HONGKONG.
FEBRUARY 18xu, 1879. OTICE is hereby given, that no Not for Performance of "H. M. S. PINAFORE" To-morrow Evening, will be Sold at the Door of the Theatre and that no Parsons will be ad- mitted inside the Theatre without Tickets. The Doors will be Closed on commence. ment of the Overture.
G. B. EMORY,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, February 12, 1879. FOR SWATOW AND SHANGHAI.
The Steamship
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ARRIVALS,
[No. 4868. FEBRUARY 12, 1879.
Feb. 11, Fottung, British steamer, 288, S. W. Goggin, Swatow Feb. 10, General,-- KWOK ACHEONG.
Feb. 11, Maharajah, British steamer, 994, Clark, Saigon Feb. 6, Rice and Wood. -SIEMSSEN & Co.
Feb. 11, Pernambuco, British steamer, 643, Hyde, Saigon Feb. 5, Rice,-MEL CEBRA & Co.
Feb. 11, Philippine, British barque, from Obefoo, General WIELER & Co.
Feb. 12, Lee Yuen, Chinese steamer, from Canton,
Feb. 12, Kwangtung, British steamer, 875, Punchard, Foochow Feb. 9, Amoy 10, and Swatow 11, General.-DOUGLAS LAPRAIA & Co.
Feb. 12, U.S.S. Ashuelot, 1370, Comr. G. H. Perkins, Holhow Feb, 10.
Feb. 12, China, German ateamer, 68, Ackermann, Shanghai Feb. 9, General. SIENSBEN & Ca,
Feb, 12, Paul Revere, American ship 1736, John Mullins, Yokohama. Feb. 3, Ballast-CAPTAIN.
Feb. 12, Sunda, British steamer, 1020, J. Reeves, Yokohama Feb. 6, Mails and de-General.-P. & O. 8. N. Co.
"UHINKIANG," S. MORR, Master, will be spatched for the above Ports To MORROW, the 13th Instant, at Noon..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. "
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FOR AMOY, TAMSUI & TAIWANFOO.
The Steamship
THAI ĐÔNG"
Captain Goops, will be de- spatched for the above Porta on SATURDAY, the 15th lnstant, at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & Co. Hongkong, February 12, 1670.
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Feb. 13, Glengyle, British steamer, 1984, Quartly, Shanghal Feb. 9, General. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Feb, 12, 8 80 p.m., Hwai Yuen, Chinese steamer, 984, 0. Wilson, Shanghai Feb. 9, 2 m., Heneral.-C. M. S. N. Co.
Feb. 12, Raj inattianuhar, British str., 933, G. T. Hopkins, Bangkok Feb. 2, General,-YVEN FAT HONG,
DEPARTURES,
Feb. 12, Ete, for Whampoa 12, Penedo, for Saigon. 12, China, for Canton. CLEARED.
Fontenaye, for Callao.
the Company to be made as provided formed that their Goods are being landed | FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. | Atalanta, for Boibow.
for by Ordinance No. 1 of 1865,
NOTICE la hereby also given, that a Second. EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above Company, will be Held at the saure Hour and Place on MONDAY, the 24th day of March next, for the purpose of Confirming such Special Resolutions as may be passed at the First mentioned Moeting..
Dated this Third day of February, 1879.
By Ordor,
J. BRADLEE SMITH, General Agent. .
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE ORIENTAL SUGAR REFT NERY, situate on the Praya at Wan- chat, now in completo working Order
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. And capable of refluing 600 picule of raw Bugar per day. The Property comprises all that valuable piece of ground situato THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEET at Wanchai, Hongkong, abutting on the ING of SHAREHOLDERS will be North side on the Praya, and measuring Bold in the Office of the Company, Club Chambers, on MONDAY, 24th February, thereon One Hundred and Sixty feet, on 1879, at 3pm, for the purpose of receiving the South side on the Queen's Road, and the Report of the Directors, together with measuring thereon Two Hundred feet, a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, on the East side on a close registered in 1878; and for the election of Directors and the Land Office as Marine Lot No. 42, Auditors. and measuring, thereon Five Hundred and Four feet, and on the West side on & close registered in the Land Office as Marine Lot No. 64 4, and measuring thereon Three Hundred and Eighty-two feat, containing in the whole 68,200 square feet, or nearly two statute sores, all level ground, registered in the Land
Office as Marine Lot No. 40, held for an unexpired term of 979 years from 1863, with the valuable lessuages and Build- ings thereon, which were especially built for the purposes of a Sugar Refinery according to Weinrich's Patent and other approved processes, with the valuable new Machinery, Plant Fixtures and Also the sole right Fittings thereon. and benefit of the Patent for Refin. ing Sugar by the Weinrich Process, obtained from the Government of Hong- kong by WILLIAM MCGREGOR SMITH for the term of Fourteen Years from the 28th day of May, 1874.
There is an abundant and unfailing supply of fresh water on the Premises, ample for refining over 2,000 piculs of Sugar daily.
The whole Property will be sold free from all obarges and Incumbrances save the Crown Rent and Taxes, subject to the conditions of Sale, which can be inspected at the Office of the Under- signed,
For further particulars and conditions of sale, apply to WILLIAM HENRY BREBETON, Solicitor, No. 29 Queen's Road; Messrs SHARP, TOLLER & JON-- SON, Solicitora, Supreme Court House; and Messrs STEPHENS & HOLMES, Soli citors, Club Chambers; or
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 8th day of Feb, 1879.
ant
The Trauafer BOOKS of the Company will be C OSED from the 10th to the 24th Instant, both days included.
By Order of the Board of Directors, D. GILLIES,
Secretary
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„Hongkong, February 6; 1870. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO
STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
or $2.25 per SHARE, declared at the Ordinary Dalf-yea ly Meeting of Share holders held This Day, will be Payable at the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on and after FRIDAY Next,
THE DIVIDEND at the RATE of 8%,
the 31st Instant.
Shareholders are requested to apply at the Office of the Company for Warrants. By Order of the Board of Directors,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary. Hongkong, January 29, 1879.
SPANISH STEAMER LEYTE. TENDERS are desired for the REPAIRS
of the above Steamer, now in the Port of MANILA and Damaged from collision and stranding.
Such Repairs to include everything neces sary to replace the Leyte in her class on loyds Reglater, and to be made under the supervision and to the entire satisfee- tion of Lloyde' Inspector,
Copy of Survey on the Leyte is in the handle of Messrs RUSSELL & Co.
For further Particulars, apply to
PEELE BUBBELL & Co., Manlia, Agents for the Leyte, Hongkong, February 10, 1879.
DENTAL NOTICE,
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ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI HORGKONG on the 1st of April next. Hongkong,, February 10, 1879.
FLEASE NOTICE.
D during the Summer Months, leaving
Intimations. HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS STORAGE, GODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at
Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CLASSER. H. SCHÜREN begs to advertise BODOWNB, under, Euro, can.eupervision; that he will leave this Colouy for
M 408 VESSELS Dieederged alongside the EROE on or about the 8th of March nexty. WHARF, on favorable Torms, with quick and that therefore no Photos, can be taken
by him after the 28th of February despatch.
£013 Hongkong, January 13, 1979.
HUTCHING S Hongkong, November 20, 1879. my20bega to announes to the Community of Hongkong that be will be able to supply BEEF, MUTTON, &o, Not Responsible for Debt Jeither the. Captain, the Agents, nor from 1st October, and trusts that they may
grant him their support, Owners will be Responsible for any,
SHOP WELLINGTON STREET, Opposite Debt contrasted by the Officers or Crew the Cathedral. of the following Vessels, during their elas
in Hongkong Harbour
MEYER & Co.,
Proprietors.
FONTENAYE, British ship, Capt. Goo, B. Taylor-Arnhold, Karberg & Co.
F.
Hongkong, Beptember 20, 1879,
NOTICE
ROM the 1st of October, PALTIC, German steamet Capt. HernRDS EASTLAOKE will receive
sheim-Biomasen & Co.
HAKON ADELSTEIN, Norwegian steamer, Captain Or Barge-Ainhold, Karberg & Co.
BEETHOVEN, Gorinan barque, dept. R. Hafe-Melhors & Co,
8. B. ALLEN, American barqué, Captain Taylor. Meyer & Co.
TRINGVALLA, Danish steamer, Captain Molsen.Meyer Co.
ARAKKULA) British barque, Captain Thos, Barcon, luster,
PATIENTS at ble now DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL
Hongkong, September 28, 1878,
MOORE & Co., *VARIETY STORE" NEWS AGENTS AND TOBACCONISTS. No, 42, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, September 10, 1878,
at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowns, whence and from the Wharf er Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless applied for by the Consignees by on 11 s., Fo-morrow.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 18th Instant will be subject to rout.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be counteralgued by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, February 11, 1879, fel8 FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
ཀ་
TELACTAVIS, LLC, from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are THE S. B. Arratoon Apear, Capt. A. Bi hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and to take immediate delivery' of their Goods.
Cargo Impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risks and expense,
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents:
fe14 Hongkong, February 7, 1879. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
8. B. AV A.
NOTICE, YONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8. Copernic, from London, in sonnes tion with the above Steamer, are hereby
landed and stored at their risk at the Com pany's Dodowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
informed that their Goods are being
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unisse intimation is received from the Con algnees, before To-DAY, the 8th Instant,
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by at Noon, requestlug it to be landed here. the Undersigned.
Gouda remaining unclaimed after SATUR- DAY, the 15th Instant, at Noon, will, be No Fire Insurance has been affected.
L. HENNEQUIN, subject to rent and landing charges.
Aolg. Agent. Hongkong, February 8, 1879. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. UNSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to sond in their Bills of
Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and take immediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
п
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
L. HENNEQUIN, Actg. Agent.
The Steamship
"KWANGTUNG," Capt. PuroasED, will be de spatched for the above Porte
Chinkiang, for Shanghai. Yesso, for Uoast Ports,
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED. Per Geelong, for Hongkong: from Buez, For Freight or Passage, apply to BUNDAY, the 16th Instant, at Daylight.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Mr and Miss P. Irivan, Mr Kadoma, and fel8 Rev. Joseph Darmanin; from Penang, Mr Hongkong, February 12, 1879.
W. McGregor Smith, and 12 Chinese; from Singapore, 2 Corporals, H.E., and 52 Chi note-For Yokohama from Southampton, Mra Watson and 2 native servents,
FOR NEW YORK VIA SINGAPORE AND SUEZ CANAL The Steamship
"OYPERENES" expected from Shanghai To- morrow, will have immediato
despatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agente
Hongkong, February 12, 1879.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, will sell by Public Auction, in their Sales Rooms, Preya, on
FRIDAY,
the 14th February, 1879, at Noon,
Waterlow's Blue and Cream Laid Let ter and Note Paper, Foolscap, Blotting Paper, Envelopes.
An Invoice of Glassware, consisting of Wine Glasses, Tumblers, Decanters, etc. Tea Cups and Saucers, Chintz, 1 case Mouth Organe, Iron Safes, etc., eta
Also,
20 cases quarts De Lony's Champagne, a good Wine.
3 Opossum Skin Rugs, etc., oto, eto,
f14 Hongkong, February 12, 1879,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ELEGANT AMERICAN AND ENGLISH MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, OLEOGRAPHS, GLASS WARE, PLATED WARE, PIANO,
THE
*C., - do.
HE Undersigned has received in structions from H. S. LORING, Feq., to sell by Pablic Auction, on TUESDAY,
the 26th February, 1879, at 2 p.m., at his Residence, United States Consulate, Arbuthnot Road,--
The whole of the ELEGANT HOUSE- English-made Mahogany Drawing- HOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising: room Suite.
American-made Cabinets, with Glass
Doors,
Blackwood Tables, Handsomely Carved.
Ex "Yangtoé."
Blackwood Carved Marble-top Tables. AHHJ (in cross) M10 (underneath)
Crystal Gasaliera, Gas Brackets, Car- No. 4041, Messrs Aldridge Salman &
pets, Hearth rugs, Engravings, Oil Paint- Co., 1 caso Alpacas, from London. HR (in diamond) No. 213/15, Messze Rossinge, and Chromos.
& Co., panes Hosiery, de, from London.
Hongkong, February 1, 1879.
To-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
|
American Bronzes, Statuettes, and Ornaments.
English-made Mahogany Dining-room
Buite.
English-made Mahogany Telescope Dining Table.
American-made Oak Sideboard, Hand- somely Carved,
American-made Walnut Dining-room Chairs.
Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Bots,
Glassware,
American Plated-ware, Double Brass Bedstead, Mahogany Cheval Glass with Marbletop Stands, Marble-top Toilet Table and Washstande Lady's Wardrobe, American-mado Wal- nut Wardrobe with Plate Glass Door.
Office Desks, Writing Tables, Books Shelves, Clocks, do.
By order of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CLUB LUSITANO, with the sans tion of a majority of the Share holders given in General Meeting.and 1HE Undersigned will sell by Public
Anction, on
SATURDAY, the 1st March, 1879, at 2 pm, on the
Promises, Lor 1.All that Piece or Parcel of GROUND, being portion of Inland Lot No. 125, measuring about 6,400 equare feet, with a Frontage of 81 feet, more or less, on Elgin Terrace. LOT 2The MATERIALS of that por tion of the Building known as the LUSITANO THEATRE, being upon the said Piece of Ground. Lor 3.The GAS SUNLIGHT, BRACKETS, PIPES, andother GAS FITTINGS, and SEATS in the said Theatre.
Conditions of Sila and Patticulars of the Property may be obtained upon ap. plication at the Ufice of the Undersign. ed, where siko & Plan of the Promisez may be seen,
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctionser Hongkong, February 13, 1879. mal
A COTTAGE PIANO, by Jon
do. BROADWOOD and Soxs.
&c., Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Monday, the 24th Instant
TERMS OF SALE-As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer, Hongkong, February 12, 1879. fe85
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS,
Fob, 11, 9.16 pm, Gustong, British steamer, 1189, C. Fraser, Bombay Jan. 21, Galle 26. Penang Feb, 1, and Singapore 3, 4p.m., Malls and General,.-P. & 0.5, N do,
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
Shipping.
Daylight-Yesas leaves for Coast Porta 7 a.m.-Atalanta leaves for Boihow, de. Noon-Agean leaves for Takao, dze. Noon-Chinksang leaves for Swatow, de.
Miscellaneous.
Flower Show.
Amusement.
9 p.m.-Opera by the H. K. Choral
Soolety at the City Hall,
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Established A.D. 1841.
香港大藥房
A. S. WATSON & Uo...
FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS
OF
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI "SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLIAU, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDIUINES.
MANUFACTURERS OF
Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonio Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Barsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Manufastory je under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
CSTM The publication of this issus comineneed * 8.45 p.m.
THE CHINA MAIL. HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 12, 1879. HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL EX- HIBITION SOCILTY. "ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW,
The weather was perfect for the Show, if it has not lately been all that might have
Per Kwangtung, from Coast Porta, Mr been expected for the exhibitors. A Flower and Mra Abendroth, Mr and Mrs Me-Show under any conditions is held by many Kenzie, Merers Farmer and de Souze, 2 to be even slower than a Regatta; though it must be conceded that, apart from the European deck, and 273 Chinese,
Per China, from Shanghai, Mr and Mrs utilitarian iden involved in such exhibitions Adams and family.
Per Tottung, from Swatow, 174 Per Pernambuco, from Saigon, 41. Chi neee, and 8 European deck.
Per Has Yuen, from Shanghal, 50 Chi- nose,
Per Rajunattianuher, from Bangkok, 88 Chinese.
they have given us in Hongkong a much Per Sunda, from Yokohama, Mr and Mrs better class of vegetables than could for Center, Mr L. Low and Friend, 9 Chinese, merly be obtained-there is a real pleasure and 8 Distressed British Seamen.
in admiring well-cultivated flowers and Per Glengyle, from Shanghai for London, plants and a refreshingly agreeable sen- Mra Campbell and 2 children, Merera Rey-ation in glancing over an excellent selection of finely-grown vegetables. That these en- nell, Gilbert, and Loob.
Chinese.joyments have been rendered possible at the Public Gardens this year, and that the Show is so creditable all round, spite of unfavourable weather, are considerations which speak well for all concerned - exhibitors as well as the hard-working The Committee and sub-Committee. plants, flowers and vegetables were arranged on a matahed erection upon the main ter race of the Gardens, and it would be diff- cult to find anywhere a more appropriate or more convenient space for such a display. There was, of course, no bazaar this year to add its liveliness to the scene, and the Show-man was on the grass-plotlu imagination only and in the mind's eye" by means of a certain photograph which forms one of the literary and artistio treasures of the Colony.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close- For TAKAO, HIOGO, AND YOKO
HAMA,
Pet gean, at 11.30 a.m; on Thursday,
the 13th inst.
For SWATOW AND SHANGHAI---
Per Chinkiang, at 11.30 am. To-morrow,
the 13th just,
For SHANGHAI,
Per Lee Yuen, at 8.30 p.m. To-morrow,
the 13th inat.
For SAIGON.
Par Hakan Adelstein, at 8 30 p.m., on
Thursday, the 19th inst. Per Olympia, at 4.30 p.m., on Thursday, the 13th inst., instead of as previous ly notified.
For HOIDOW AND PAKROI;~~
His Excellency the Governor and Mrs. Hennessy, owing to their visit to Canton, were unable to grace the grounds with their presence and the attendanes generally was rather thin, though the day was most enjoyable. Amongst these present were The Chief Justice and Lady Smale, Mrs, Snowdon, Hon. C. May, and Mr Hayllar, Considering the splendid weather it is
Per H.M.S. Figilant, at 5 p.m., on somewhat surprising that the attendance
Thursday, the 13th inst.
For STRAITS, COLOMBO, SUEZ, AND
LONDON.--
Per Glengyle, at 11.30 s.m., on Friday,
the 14th inst.
For MANILA.-
Per Mariveles; at 1.20 p.m., on Friday,
the 14th inst
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, AND
CALOUTTA.-
Per Moray and Arraloon Apcar, at 2.30 p.m., on Saturday, the 15th inst. For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW.— Per Kacangtung, at 5 pm., on Saturday,
the 18th inst.
was so small. It is to be hoped it will be larger on the second day of the exhibition. -The Bond of the 74th Higlanders played the following aelection during the after noon;
March,.........Maid of Orleans....>Cowen. Valse,....Spring Flowers,.... Bousquet. Salection,.......Don Pasquale,......Donizetti. Valse,Casino Tanze....Gung'l Selection,... La Belle Hellens,...Offenbach, Galop,............ Tantzwerber,..... Secat.
Of the Show self it can fairly be said that it far exceeded general expectations, and may be regarded as an average year. Exhibitors will persist in holding off antil the eleventh hour, and it was not until early this morning that the materials for MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACENT.— The Britan Contract Packet Malina, anything like a fair exhibition were gathered will be despatched on SATURDAY, together. The show of Geraniums thin the 15th instant, with Mails to and year is probably the best that has ever been through the United Kingdom and seen since these annual competitions come Europe sia Brindist or Southampton; menced, and therefore the finest the Colony. to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, has ever produced these brilliant dower, Barish, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, generally a prominent feature in the ex
hibllen, were really magnificent on this. Malta, and Gibraltar. N.B.This Packet carries no mails for the occasion. The honours of this display are Australian Colonies, E. or Africa, divided between Mr B. Diokle and Me A, G. Homano, the former being the nor for Mauritius.
largest and most successful exhibitor
Rres are this year fees HALLS BY TUR FAENUH PACKET. —-
the season. The French Contract Fasket Fangled will than these exhibited last year, and Mr tepatoled on SATURDAY, the Romano's yellow Rose carried of the 22nd instant, with Malls to and
Indeed, in regard to flowers prizo. through the United Kingdom and especially, the Judges appear to have rung Europo, vid Naples to Saigon, tra to the changes pretty much from Dickie and Ro Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, O. you, mane, to Romsko and Diokle-East Point India (vid Madras), Australia, New and Fokfoluth are evidently commendable Zealand, fasmania, Fiji, Aden, Sey soils, and with care and cultivation appear ohelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Suez,
dences appeared of the former greatness of and aler ndria. This is the best equal to producing anything. Several ovt. opportunity for forwarding Corre another East Point exhibitor of last year spondence to E. Africa, the Cape,(Mr C. S. Taylor); at present in England,~ which augured well for a closer competition. St. Helen, aud "Ascension, MAILS BY THE CERES STRAITS PACKET. with the two giants mentioned had not the The Australian Contigot Packet Brisbane, few thousand miles of distance intervened. will be despa ched from Hongkong, on Probably the beat Dahlia that has ever been SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, with grown in Hongkong was shown to-day by Mails for Singapore Thursday Izland, Mr Dickie, who took both the first prised. Cooktown, Cleveland Bay, Boron for this class of plants in pots "the good Keppel Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Tas being a splendid sulphur yellow specimen. mania, New Zealand, Fiji, and Mal plant on the uppermost row. Mr Dickie bad liketrise the best of three. Chrysanthe bourne. Correspondence cannot be Registered after mums, and a special price was also awarded to Mau-tong-du for a most peculiarly marked and strangely coloured Bower in this class. The Camellias have this year fallen short of former years, owing probably to the fact that they are nearly out of sea- son, although it must be remarked that several exhibits of this class-rotably the second prize for 8-looked as if a few) days sunshine would have brought the
onded buds into full blooan show of Azaleat was zo very poor that thoy scarcely deserved a prize; but that of Orchids is the best for many years paste Amongst the Ferne phoya wera ena pot al
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