To-day's Advertisements.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT),
The Spanish Steamor
SALVADORA,”
Captain LARRINAGA, will be despatched for the above Port
on MONDAY, the 25th Instant, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
Hongkong, August 28, 1879.
DEPICTURES,
Aug. 22, Chase, for New York.
22, C, Chinese gb, for Canton. 28, Philip Fitzpatrick for Blogo.
Canton.
23, Clap sai, Chinese g.b., for Canton.
28, Yottung, for Swator.
23, reklub, for Canton,
23, Damante, for Manila
23, Chinkiang, for Shangbat.
an25
28, ity of Tulio, for Yokohama and
San Francisco,
"FÖR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA AND
RIOGO.
The British Steamoz
GUY MANNERING,"
28 Emuy, for Amoy.
CLEARED.
Faladin. for Saigon. Hazel Holme, for Chinhon.
Capt. C. MANN, will be deKicangtung, for Count Ports. spatched an above on W&D Atalanta, for Hoihow. NESDAY Next, the 27th instant, at Da Hai Fuen, for Shanghai.. light.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,
Agents.
Hongkong, August.23, 1879.
2027
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Por Indus, for Hongkong: from South- ampton, Dir L. E. Kellett; from Penang, Mr Drummoud, and 7 Chinese; from Singapore, 63 Chinese.-Far Amoy: from Penang, 4 Chinese; from Singapore, 53 Otrinete For Shanghai: from Southamp- deton, Mrs C. Lewis and infant.For Yoko- bama: from Calcutta, Mr A. Steppan.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Steamer
**CHURRUOA," Captain BAROA, will be spatched for the above Port on WEDNESDAY, the 27th Instant, 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, August 23, 1879.
au27
AGENCY IN COPENHAGEN, TESSRS L. V. BUNDRUP & Co.,
MR
Per Glaucus from Shanghai and Foo- chow, Rev T. G. Silroy and Chinese nar-
vant, arid 20 Chinese,
THE CHINA MAIL.
MEGOS. FOR TO-MORROW.- Shipping.
6 am.-Atalanta leaves for Hoibow.
Ports,
MEMOS. FOR MONDAY. Shipping.
4 p.m.-Salvadora leaves for Manila.
General Memoranda. TUR-D&T, August 20 :----
of Call and Europe.
Noon-English Mail leaves for Ports Noon-General Weekly Sale by Mr G.
R. Lammert, at his Sales Kooms. WEDNESDAY, August 27 :~~
Daylight-Guy Mannering leaves for
Shanghai &c.
3 pm. Churruca leaves for Manila. THURSDAY, August 28 :-
Goods per Sindh undelivered after Noom, subject to rent and landing charges. Goods per Patterdale undelivered after
this date subject to rent. SATURDAY, August 30
Noon. Olaf leaves for Port Darwin, &c. SUNDAY, August 31 :—
Goods per Guy Mannering undelivered
after this date subject to rent..
A
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[No. 5032-August 28, 1879.
Mr. Wodehouse: And the roof of the Theatre also wants repair.
Mr Dannys: It has been repaired. from time to time.
There was no other business.
THE ANNUAL REPORT/ Report to be submitted to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in and Subscribers. to the City Hall, to be held at & pan. on Saturday, the 23rd day of August, A.D). 1879.
The last Annual Meeting was held on the 24th day of August, 1878.
Committee.The Hon. C. C. Smith re- signed his sent on his leaving the Colony, and the Ron, W. H. Marsh has consented to set on the Committee. No other changes have occurred in the constitution of the Committee during the past year.
State of the Building. The building ge nerally may now be considered to be in a more lasting and hatter condition than it has been for some years. The ravages of white ants during the last year and more especially during the last six months have been almost entirely confined to the upper portion of the building, and con- sequently the expense of repairing the damages done by these destructive insects has been materially diminished.. A large atractare like the City Hall in Hongkong must always necessitate considerable ontlay from time to time on repairs, and though as above stated the building is in a better for some time past, yet funds are urgently state as regards stability than it has ter needed in order to keep the Institution in a presentable condition. It is now four years since the building was coloured and as soon as fauds permit it is intended to have the whole building coloured inside and out, and to have the external woodwork, which suf fers greatly in this climate, thoroughly renovated. The heavy expenses to which the Committee have been put daring the year in obtaining and substituting iron columns in place of the wooden oues lately standing in the Theatre and Museum have
| by the Naval and Military Gazette, to fish shop, now the east end of the Rue de ecoasionally been very low: but they had the effect that Carey had been sentenced la Parte de l'Est, which is the southern- always got along. Last year there had to be shot, but that Lord Chelmsford, most street in the Concorsion, running been extra payments for repairs, some not caring to be responsible for the from the city moat on the West to the $1000, this year it was hoped there would Band, or Qual de France, on the East. not be so much, although the building was 23go chun), Chinese guubost, for 10 o.m.-Kicangtung leaves for Coast carrying out of this sentence, sent Carey Both sides of the etreat, were ablate. The badly in want of a colour wash.
home under arreat, so that the case may surrounding property was all of Chinese be dealt with by the Field Marshal construction, shops in the front and dwal Commanding-in-chief. Then comes the ling houses or store roomg in the fear, and telegram to the Times of India, dated it can be readily imagined that the excen London, 4th August; which shows that stre beat of the last month had rendered the buildings-as inflammable as match- public opinion there was greatly moved, wood, and that the flames spread with a warm debate had taken place in the rapidity which was, to any the least, amaz House of Lords, and papers bad been ing A fresh breeze from the west, car asked for and refused by the Govern ried them from one building to another, ment, as the sentence had not been con- in an easterly and northerly direction, firmed by the proper authority. That the city moat and wall being to the south the unfortunato Captain, whose record The Brigade and Engines could not, for a considerable time effect any perceptible of past services is by no means insignifi- diminution in the large area of flame, which cant, will die the death of a coward, we borned everything before it with a crackling do not for a moment believe; although fierceness and forced those bent on arrest he may be dismissed the service with Ing its progress to retreat step by step as it disgrace. We cannot help thinking that advanced. About nine o'clock the flames, Captain Carey, although, blameable in in an easterly direction, had reached that he lost his presence of mind, at the the Presbyterian Mission Chapel, which io ita tura encombed to their fury. The dritical moment, is being made
French Police Station escaped in some scape goat not only for his superiors miraculous way, for the heat near it but to an enlarged and rather unhealthy mast have been most intense. As an sentiment as to the divinity that doth illustration, a large quantity of furniture, hedge" royal blood. It is only right cargo, and a lot of miscellaneous articles, that the officer in question should be saved from the burning buildings, were punished for unsoldierly conduct; but stored near the river edge for safety, and these ignited and were all consumed. the fact that one of the men who was Egery exertion was then made to cops with killed on that occasion happened to be a the fimes in the north, and, the wind Prince ought to have no bearing what again lulling, they were brought under
As the Bombay control about eleven o'clock, and half Gazelle aptly puts it, if Carey had been an-hour later the majority of the engines The extent of the conflagration to day, killed and the Prince had escaped, would received orders to roll up their hose We then have heard anything about a (e quote from the A. 0. Daily Nars, of want of pluck, or of reprehensible de- the 15th,) can be best raslised from the French Police Station. From this point as far as the eye can reach in a was erly directin, that is, as far an the city wall nothing is to be seen bat patches of dilapi dated walls, charred beams, and smoking bricks, among which the ruins of the Prea byterian Mission Chapel are the most con- spica us; then along the Bund all tho property is destroyed as far as the China AMONG the passengers booked at home for Merchants Company's godowns, the high fire-proof wall of which forms the northern
The Theatre-Immediately after the last godowns, extend further north to the Rue Fohkien, the southern boundary being the Annual Meeting the Committee decided that, city moat. To even approximate the damage although no immediate danger was appre is simply impossible, and at present only a hended, yet in order to be on the safe side. rough idea of the number of houses de- it would be better to immediately order ont stroyed can be given. The estimate, from from England sixteen iron columns to rậm a reliable source, is that no less than 1,200 place the wooden ones in the Theatre Gal- shops and houses have been entirely cou-ery. The wooden pillars had been so sumed, but as to Insurances we could obtain badly attanked by white ants that their no reliable information.-Literally the removal would have become an absolute whole area of property, except the China necessity before this, fer not only did they Merchants' Company's godowns and the
cease to be of any use as supports, but they front premises of the Procure des Missions acted as an easy means of stent, for the dos Etrangeres, bounded by the Rue Takon, white ants on their way to the roof. These (opposite the Tientsin Wharf,) on the north, iron columns arrived in the S. S. Teviot, in the city Moat on the west and south, and February last. The ooat of the columns in- the Bund, or Quai de France, on the west; cluding freight and all charges, was 3915.91. THE action in which an employé of Messra has been reduced to ruins. Later official The expense of putting them in position in Kensington, THOMAS BLACK, of the P. & Meyer and Co. (Mr Sheppard) seeks to re returns give the number of houses burned the Theatre has been $376,
Per Malacca, from Yokohama, Messrs Ritchie, Plutt, and Hornby, Uspt Boysen,
1 Japanese, 1 Distressed Seaman, and 7 Chinese,
THE
Per Sarpedon, from Straits, 320 Chinese. HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
DEPARTED.
Per Fottung, for Swatow, 230 Chinese, Per Emuy, for Amoy, 300Cainese.
Per City of Tukio for San Francisco, 2 AGENCY and COMMISSION MER-Europeans, and 122 Chinese; for New CHANTS for DENMAKE, NORWAY and York, Mr Cari Vogel, SWEDEN. For their services as Agonts and Representatives for First-class Houses in all Branches. Highest references at com. mand. Address Absalonsgade 7, Copen- bagen V.
August 28, 1879.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
su24
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.
THE Undersigned will sell by Public
Auction, on
TUESDAY, the 26th August, at Noon, at his Sales Rooms, Peddar's Wharf,- 230 half obesta Foochow Powcheong
Tea, 2016. each.
160 boxes. Stearine Candles, heavy
weights.
3 casks Brass Wire, assorted sizes. 3 bales of White Cotton Waste.
15 frames Brown Sheathing Felt.
1 case Load Pipe.
An Invoice of IRON WOOD- SCREWS, assorted sizes and numbers, from inch to 2 inch Brase Locks, Brass Bolts, Brass Hooks, etc., etc.
TABLE LAMPS, Glassware, Candle- sticks, Cutlery, comprising Peuknives and Razors, Dog Collars, etc.
25 casks Each 8 drz. Pints Guinness'
Stout, by Burke,
2 cases Magenta Dyes.
30 cases Quarts Norwegian Beer.
20 cases Pints Norwegian Beer. OLD TOM, Whisky, Brandy, Bitters, Claret, Assorted Liqueurs, etc., ect.
An Invoice of MORTON'S OILMAN'S STORES, assorted,
15 barrela Prime Mess Beef.
10 cases Borden's Condensed Milk.
30 drums Hubbuck's Turpentine, Hubbuck's Assorted Paints.
An Invoice of CROCKERY-WARE, Comprising: Dinner Sets, Tea and Cof- fee Sets, Toilet Sets, Metal-covered Jugs, etc., etc.
Indian Rubber Sheeting, Bee's Wax, Flower.
20 cases Sir Burnett's Malt Vinegar. And a Variety of Other GOODS. TERMS.-Cash on delivery.
G. B. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, August 23, 1879. an26
Not Responsible for Debts.
A7either the Captain, the Agents, nor
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers' or Oran of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:-
AGNES MUIR, British ship, Capt. James
Lowe Meyer & Co.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Craiglands reports: Nagasaki to Formosa Straits, moderate to
Established A.D. 1841. 香港大藥房
A. S. WATSON & Co.,
ever on the matter.
gertion.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, Tas delivery of the English mail was begun at 9.35 this morning. The mail was landed
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS
OF
at 9.30.
strong winds with cloudless sky; thence to DRURGISTS' SUNDBIES, NURSERY REQUI". Hongkong are Mra MacIver and child, and roundary of the ruins, which, behind the rendered it impossible to undertake this.
port light 8. W, winds and clear. steady.
Bar.
The Spanish steamer Salwadora reports: Fine weather throughout.
The Chinese gun véssel in-tan reports: Fine weather with light southerly aira.
The British steamer Glaucus reporte :
Fine weather throughout the pass ge. On the 23rd inst. at 7 e.m. spoke the Jasie
McDonald of Peterhead.
The German-steamer China reports:
Left Shanghi at 0.15 am. on the 19th inst, arrived in Hongkon on the 23rd at hazy weather first part of passage,atter 2 pm had string southerly wing and part calm and light variable winds; Hine weather and fog for 8 hours in the Formosa Channel.
CARGO.
SITES, TÖILET Requisites, EngiISE, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES.
MANUFACTURERS
of
Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarasparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision, Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
DEATHS.
On the 12th July, at 14 Longridge-road,
O, Company, aged 52 years.
Mrs McGregor, from Southampton Sept.
18,
It is now stated that H. E. the Governor is expected to arrive here on the 26th, from the North-We may note the arrival of the new Governor of Canton, with bis suite and following.
i
THE Russian barque Kaloja came round this morning from Aberdeen, where she has been in dock, for inspection.
Per German barque Feline, sailed 30th On the 12th July, Adelaide, Widow of cover $8,000 for wrongful dismissal will be July, 1879-For Hamburg, 1,431 cases the late Lieut.-Colonel E ST JOHN NEALE, heard on Wednesday, before the Chief Jus Gallente, 300 pkes. China Foot, 600 cases.., H.31.'s Minister Plenipotentiary attice and a Special Jury, in Original Juris
amphor, 100 pkgs. Tea, 66 pkgs. Canea, Quito (formerly at Japar), and Daughter 50 casos Preserves, 20 cases Essential Oil, and 1,099 pks. › undries.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close-
For SWATOW, AMOY, & гOOCHOW.
Per Kwangtung, at 9 am, on Sunday,
the 24th inst.
For SHANGĦAL—
the 24th in t.
of the Its Hoary Sewell, of the Madras diction. Civil Service, aged 55.
at 8.40 p.m.
at 991.
THE CITY HALL.
•
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.
much-needed outlay.
Per S. S. Indus, on Monday, the 25th HONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1879. THE steamer China, which arrived berang, and the minutes of last annual meeting top of the wall. Although there are abund-
Inst. Registry ceases at 10:45 am. Mail closes at 11 a m. Late Lotter
received from 11.10 to 11.30 with 18 cents Late Fee. Paid Correspondence may then be posted in the moveable box on board the racket.
For
Per Brisbane, at 1.30 pm, on Monday,
the 25:h inst. (12 bent rates.)
BRISBANE. SYDNEY, MEL BOURNE, &
For MANILA.---`
the 25th just,
...
the 25th iust.
this afternoon, brings nows of & Bertous
accident to the steamer Cheefoo. Cap. tain Ackermann reports --
The part
With the exception of slight attacks made upon some of the Gallery window skirtings and, the western stair-case, the interior of the Theatre has escaped almost entirely free as regards white ants.. It is regrotted kowever that these pests have mustered in great force in the roof of this part of the At 2, Broadway, Hongkaw, on the 35th Or the berth at Hamburg on July 15th, holdere in and Subscribers to the above by the interior of the walls, as they could The Annual General Meeting of Share-building. They appear to have ascended of August, MABY ANN OSBORNE, the be- loved Wife of D, J. Macgowan, Esq., M.D.
were following-Hakon Adelsteen Institution was held in the Library, at not use the iron columus for the purpose.
The Hon. W. In one case a trail was found leading into (Norwegian a.), for the usual route of 3 p.m., this afternoon,
Keswick presided, and there were pre- one of the iron columns from the top, but The publication of this issue commenced the German Company's steamers; Nicolai, gent: the Hon. P. Ryrie, and Messrs the insects appearing to think it impossible Kroeger, for Singapore; Aurorita, Thomsen; D. Sassoon, D. Buttonjee, H. Hoppius, and to obtain communication with the ground Popa, Bannan, Carmelita Ida, Ketels, and Wodehouse,
by this means, after descending the pillar Per Hwai Yuen, at 9 am. To-morrow, THE CHINA MAIL.Livingstone, Maack, ali for Hongkong. The Hon. Secretary, (Mr H. L. Dennys) for some distance, reascended and trans- read the advertisement convening the mest-ferred their trail to the woodwork at the ant signs that the insects have not yet which were approved.
The Chairman said the report, as usual, left the building, there can be no doubt THE melancholy incident of the Zulu
gave such very full particulars of the City that by cutting off their old favorite mode Hall and of the Library that it was hardly of nacent by the wooden pillars they have War which cut off the youthful French
necessary for him to take up the time of greatly decreased in number. The oracks ex-Prince Imperial seems likely to cause
The in the arches under the stage and in the still more discussion. Lieutenant (now "On the 21st of August, at 4 p.m., when those present with any remarks. Captain) Carey's connection with the passing Ocksen Island, observed a distress iron pillars in the Theatre had now been gallery ceiling that caused some slight unfortunate mishap is a sad illustration aigual hoisted at the Lighthouse flagstaff, placed in position, adding undoubtedly to anxiety some time ago have not reappeared, aud shortly afterwards two gaps were fired, the stability of the building, and being although an exceptionably wet summer has of inexorable Fate, and it would appear Sant a boat on shore, and received a lot or also an acquisition, so far as ornament heen experienced, and no danger from this that this officer may become a ruined from the lighthouse keeper, stating that on
was concerned. There was really no sub-source need now be apprehended, RTAJA
A letter was addressed to the Secretary man partly on account of the rank of the 19th iust, in the moring and during jeet for remark in the accounts, except that Per Salvadora, at 3.30 p.m., on Monday, the youth whose death bas so greatly foggy weather, the S. 8. Chef o ran on the the Chinese Community had responded very on the 28th May last by the Surveyor- moved the Royal House and people of rocks and got off again on the afternoon of liberally to the application made, giving General, calling his attention to the condi For SINGAPORE, SUFZ, & LONDON.England. The young Prince was killed he 20th, with her fore-compartment full of $1222 to the funds. He hoped this would tion of one of the brick piers of the wall on
For Gaucus, at 5.30 p.m., on Monday, on the 1st of June; we have heard that water. Nothing was known as to where be continued the present rear. Many had the Eastern side of the stage.
t'e steamer had gone to, Mr Burrow, an announced that their subscription would be referred to was stripped of its plaster and a Court of Inquiry had been held into examiner in the Chinese Customs, still re annual, Mr Dennys had taken great pains looked at by the Hon. Mr. Price and Mr. the circumstances, and that upon this a maios on the Island, with five firemen of to imprees upon the Chinese the objects of Alford, and it was evident that a crashing Par Sarpedon, at 4.80 p.m., on Monday, Court-martial was ordered to try Captain the Cheefoo, and 85 Chinese passengers, who the library and museum and to show how had taken place. It has been replastered Carey on 12th "for having misbehaved await a steamer going North to take passage great an advantage was secured to the and carefully watched since, and although He heavy rains have been experienced no fur- ther movement has taken place. The orack before the enemy on June 1, when in com to Shaoghal, which is their destination. Chinese here by its maintenance. mand of an escort," having galloped away Lammocks, passed the steater Yungching,
On the 22nd August, at 2 p.m., off the begged to move the adoption of the report.
Mr Wodehouse seconded the motion; is one of many years' standing and caused when the Prinos and escort was attacked, and informed her about the survivors on which was carried.
a good deal of anxiety to the Committee and not having attempted to rally the Ocksen Island; and hope that Captain
In answer to Mr Wodehouse, the Chair- about four years ago, but as no material escort, or to defend the Prince. To this Wallace wil succeed in taking the men
man stated that the normal annual expen- enlargement has taken place, in the opinion diture was $3,600; the annual subscriptions of qualified persons no further action in the Captain Carey of course pleaded not from their Island prison."
did not entirely cover that; they had the matter is at present necessary
It is to be regretted that the Amateur guilty; indeed he had before stated that he did not consider he had any autho- TAP Straits Times of 16th states that income from the Theatre and the Ball room
the Telegraph Company's steamer Sherard as well. Last year a special effort had been Dramatico Bociety gave no performance in Per Churruca, at 2.30 p.m., on Wednes. rity over the escort, which really was Osburne, taking advantage of the favourable made to get mere annual subsoribers, and a the Theatre last season. The Choral Bo very material point. It would certainly monsoon, leis on that afternoon for Hong few additional members had been secured. ciety gave two representations of "H"M. was in virtual command of the party; pore-Saigon Hongkong Cable.
urgently sent round. They had been dun- but with these exceptions the receipts of ning a little too strictly shortly before, and the Theatro have been wholly obtained from while it is also alleged that the Prince selected the halting place which the FEFREEING to the appointment of the Hon. it was thought inadvisable to press the travelling companies. The income derived This year it might from this source, it is gratifying to say, is Court of Inquiry held showed a "la G. Pullippo to be Chief Justice of Gibral-matter further then. mentable want of military prudence," tar, the Singapore Times says "We may have to be done. The Committee had no considerably larger than that obtained dur- mention there need be no doubt whatever data on which to give any estimate of what ing the previous 12 months, being $2,420.50 So ere rema ks have been made at home that the post was offered to, and has been
The Library. This part of the building and finally issued the order to mount. on the point. On authority we may state might be expected from these subscriptions: as against $1,363.60.MER on the muddle of authority which is thus accepted by, Mr Philippo. Mr Phillippo
has undergone a thorough search lately, it is pleasing to note is almost entirely fre revealed; and the Pall Mall Gazette says will, doubtless, receive the honor of Knight
from whits ants. As stated in previou that "like most of the other military hood before departure from England for
reports it is thought that the smoke and light under the floor of the Library are the operations of this unfortunate war, was a his new judicial sphere."
obief reasons for the wooden pillars that support the St. Andrew's Hall being com paratively free from white ants, while wooden pillars in the other parts of the building have been so badly eaten by these destructive insects.
For AMOY AND SHANGHAL—
the 25th inst.
For BANGKOK.-
Per Dale, at 6 pm, on Monday, the 25th inst, instead of as previously
notified.
For SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA, AND
HIOGO.- Per Guy Mannering, at 5 p.m., on Tues.
day, the 26th inst.
For MANILA.—
day, the 27th inst.
a
HAZEL HOLME, British barque, Capt. 3.For PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, *ppear from the evidence that the Prince kong, to repair some defects in the Singa- The subscription list had not, however, been 8. Pinafore" and one of Trial by Jury,"
Wm. Millican.--Vogel & Co.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Ang. 32, Craig'ands, British steamer, 709, Smith. Nagasaki Aug. 15, Coal- RUSSELL & Co.
Aug. 23, Indus, British steamer, 2109, 8. D. Shallard, Bombay Aug. 4, Galle, Pe- nang, and Singapore 17, Mails and General, -P. & O. 8. N. Co.
Aug. 23, Farped n, British steamer, 1591, John Kea, Liverpool July 5, via ports of call, and Singapore Aug. 16, General BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE)
Aug. 23, Salvadora, Spanish steamer, 616, J, M. Larrinaga, Manila Aug. 20, GeneralREMEDIOS & Co.,
Aug. 23, Norden, Danish steamer, 778, F. Boysen, Mauila Aug. 19, Ballast SIEMSSEN & Co.
Aug. 23, Husi Yuen, Chinese stramer, from Canton,
Aug. 28, 4n-lan, Chiness gun veszel, 221, Godail, Canton Aug. 23.
Aug, 23, Charruca, Epanish steamer, 878, R. de Abaroa, Manila Aug, 20, General REMEDIOS & Co.:
Aug. 23. Glaucus, British stgamer, 1647, T. 8. Jackson, Shanghai Aug. 16, and Foo- chow, GeneralButterSTELD & SWIRE.
Aug. 23, China, German-steamer, 648, Ackermann, Shanghai Aug. 19, 0.15 am., General --SIEMSSEN & Co,
Aug. 23, Malacca, British steamer, 1709, H. E. Smith, Yokohama Aug. 16, Minits and General ---P. & Q. 8. N. Cổ,
notified.
SYDNEY, MELBOURN, &o — Per Olof at 11.30 am, on Saturday, the 30th inst., instead of as previously For COOKTWN, BE*SBANE, SYD.
· NE; MELBOURNE, &3.- Per Brisbane, at 11 30 m., on Saturday.
the 30th inst. 12 cents rates,
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. ---
The Brit.sh Contract Packet Bokhara will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 26th Instant, with Malls to and muddle from the first." This is of course. On Saturday, August 9th, the Governor of through the United Kingdom and apart from the question of Captain Hongkong, H. E. Joha Hennessy, had a Europe vid Brindisi or Southampton; Carey's failure to help the Prince. The farewell audience with His Majesty the to the Straits Settlemeria, Batavia, Daily News correspondent suggests one Mikado. His Majesty presented the Go- Burmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, or two pertinent points. He says the vernor with a suit of armour, a sword, and Malta, and Gibraltar.
quastion has yet to be answered several rolls of silk broosde, N.B.-This Packet carries no mails for the as to who was responsible for the
Australian Colonies, E. or S. Africa, nor for Mauritius,
Prince's departure on so unsafe an
GREAT FIRE AT SHANGHAL expedition; apparently General Lord
Particulars are to hand this afternoon of Chelmsford was ignorant of it. Again, much of the responsibility rested upon the great fire at Shanghal, of which we had (Taken at Messrs Falconer & Co.'s Premists, Colonel Harrison, and that officer was telegraphic advices several days ago. The
Temperature,
Queen's Road) HowGxoxo, August 23, 1879. BAROMETER-- 9 A.M...u
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Do.
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The list of one year never applied fotant succeeding year; there was such a constant change going on amongst the residents.
Mr Wodehouse thought if more annual subscribers could be obtained, the Hall might be worked successfully.
Mr Dennys, in reply to Mr Wodehouse, stated that the total amount subscribed in 1877 was $1,618; from annual subscriptions, they had $400 odd,
The Chairman thought the only way was to keep the list going pretty frequently.
Mr Hoppius: Or get the firms to sub- scribe!
The Chairman: Many of them have not authority to do so.
The number of readers during the year has been slightly less than during the pre- vious twelve months, 2838 having visited the Library during the year 1878-1879 4. against 2400 in the year 1877-1878.
Hon. Mr Ryrie thought as the concern
The following gentlemen have contributed was becoming more and more a public insti- tution, a Fablia Library and Museum, the books to the Library during the last twelve Government might fairly be asked to give months, in all 27 volumes having been pre- something more towards its funds. The sented:-Rev. A. B. Hutchinson, Mr H,
actually a member of the Court-martial conflagration took place in the French Con- that sat to try Captain Carey. There cession on the 15th, and it is said to be, in Government merely gave just now an allow-L. Dennys, 9; Mr J. M. Jesus, 2; Mr R. C. considerations appear to justify the
remark that Captain Carey becomes the extent of its destruction, unparalleled the scapegoat to save the reputation of In the history of the Eattlements. About those higher in command." The latest twenty minutes to six o'clock in the mora mail advices did not give the verdict of ing the alarm was rung at the different the Court-martial, although it had been Police Stations and with commendable announced that Captain Carey had been
sent home either to be tried in England, alacrity all the brigades turned out and or that the sentence might be carried were speedily on the spot. As far as could
they gave nothing towards the Museum. Macnamara, 12. g ance which paid the salary of the Librarian; Wilcox, 1; Dr. N. B. Dennys, 1; Mr H. F. As in former years the proprietors of the He thought the Government might give in addition the Curator's salary. How much Daily Press, China Mail, and Government Gusetts have to be thanked for being good was that?
Mr Dennys: $40 a month.
enough to give the institution free copies of Mr Buttonjee had just been about to their respective papers. had brought forward, make some such remarks as Hon. Mr Eyrie The Chairman said they had been going
out there. A rumour, however, is given be judged; the flames had originated in a fun for a good many years now, and they had
The Museum--Has sings the date of last report been greatly improved by the sub- atitation of Iron columns in the place of the sight wooden pillars that nad to support