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Intimations.
ICTORIA REGATTA.
TWENTY-FOURTH MEETING.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
19TH AND 20TH DECEMBER, 1879.
FIRST DAY,
Friday, 19th December, 1879. FIRST RACE.-1 P.M.-Junior Sculis. Fer Single Pair Sculling Boats. Entrance Prizu $5. Distance One Mile. "Brokers' Cup." Open to any one who has never won a Seulling Racu in China and Japan.
SECOND RACE 1.30 e M.-For Gigs pilled
by European Neu-Commissioned Ofli- cera and Men of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison, or by European Members of the Police Force. Die- tance One Mile. Entrance $1. First Prize, 815; Second, $5. Outrigged Boats excluded.
THIRD RACE-2 P.M.-The "Chairman'a Cup," for Four Uared Canton Cutters. Distance Ono mile-and-a-half. trance $10.
Ex-
Intimatione.
COSMOPOLITAN DOORS,
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements.
Not Responsible for Debts.
ROYAL, N
Jeither the Captain, the agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew CITY HALL.
of the following Vessels, during their stay WEDNESDAY EVENING,n Hongkong Harbour
B. SPRATT & Co. have lately THEATRE W. added an Fxtensive MACHINE
SHOP and other APPLIANCEs to the former Advantages of these Docka.
The DIMENSIONs of the Dook are:-460 Feet, on the Blocks; 92 Feet Wide; Or- dinary Tidos, 21 Ft.; Spring Tides, 241 Ft. Office, 20, PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, October 4, 1879.
Batices to lots11286
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
8. S. OXU.8.
NOTICE. ("JONSIGNEES- of Cargo per S S.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation la received from the Con. eignees, before 2 p.m. To-DAY, the 25th Inst., requoatlug it to be landed here.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undoraigned.
Euphrate, from London, in connec tion with the above Steamer, are hereby Informed that their Goods are boing landed and stored at their risk at the Com FOURTH RACE-2 30 Px.-For Mon-pany's Dodowne, whence delivery many be War Gigs and Whalers. Distance One obtained immediately after landing. Mile. Entrance $1 First Prize, $10; Second, $5. Time for Dars, 8 seconds per Dar. FIFTH RACE-3 F.M." Senior Sculls, Cup presented by the Paraeo Cem-
E munity. Distance One Mile. trance $6. SIXTH RACE.-3.30 P.M.-For House Boats Gigs pulled by Chinamon. Distance One Mile. Entrance $1. Firat Prix, $15 Second, $5. Time for Oste, Ü seconda per Oar." BEVENTH RACK-4 PM-International "Challenge Cup"--presented Itace. by the Merchants of Hongkong-fr Four-Oared Canton Cutters.
To be
won two consecutive years before being Entrance held. Distance One Mile. $10.
SAILING RAUE.-For Men-of-War Bone,
any rig. Entrance $2. First Prize,
820; Second, $10. SAILING RACE.-For Sailing Ships Boats only. Entrance $2. Firat Frizs, $20; Second, $10, YACHT RACE. For all Yachts. Entranco $5. Time allowed for Toupage, 15 seconds por ton. Cup presented by the Victoria Recreation Club..
SECOND DAY,
Goods remaining undialmod after WED NESDAY, the 3rd December at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charged.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, A gest. Hongkony, November 26, 1979.
OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL S. S. COMPANY.
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NOTICE.
YONSIGNERS of Cargo by Steamship BELGIUe hereby notified that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Godowns, at Wanchai, from whence delivery may be obtained, on countersignature of Bills of Lading.
Goods remaining unclaimed after the 3rd Proximg will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
H. M. BLANCHARD,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, October 24, 1879.
Saturday, 20th December, 1879. FIRST RACE. P.M.-For Gigs polled by European Non-Commissioned Oficers and Men of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison, or by European Members of the Police Force. Distance One Mile. S. Entranco $1. -Firat Prize, $15; Second, $5. Wonor of Second Race on first day and Outrigged Boats ex- cluded.. SECOND RACE.-1.80 P.M.-For Houso Boats Giga pulled by Chinamon. Distance One Mile. Entrance $1. First Prize, $15; Second, 55. Winner
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
del
8. "TAKASAGO MARU,” FROM
KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above
CVergel are hereby requested to send in
their Billa of Laling for countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
MITSU BISHI MAIL S. S. Co,
G, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, November 24, 1879.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
del
Cargo impeding the discharge or re- of Sixth Race on first day excluded.maining on board after TUESDAT, the 25th Inatant, will be landed and stored at Time for Cars, 6 seconds per Ost. THIRD RACE.-2 P.M.- Members' Cup," Consignees' expense and risk.
-presented by Members of the Victoria Recreation Club-for Four-Oared Can-. tou Catters. Distance One-mile-and- Winner of a-half. Kutrance $10. "The Chairman's Cup" excluded. FOURTH RACE.-2.30 P.M.-For Men-of War Cutters. Distance One Milo. En- trance $1. First Prize, $20; Secoud, $10. No time allowed for Oars. FIFTH RACE-3 P. Ladies' Puras." For Single Pair Sculling Boats. Round Stake Boata and back to Flag Ship. Entrance $5. Open to anyone who his never won a Sculling Racs in China or Japan previous to this Mesting. SIXTH RACE.--3.30 P.M-"German Cup" -open to all Members and Honorary Members of the Victoria Recreation Club, to be rowed in Cauton Fours. Distance Que Mile. Entrance $10. SEVENTE RACE, P.M,Race between
NOTION TO CONSIGNEES.
JONSIGNEES of the following Cargo
are requested to send ta their Bills of Lading, to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo Lian been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Vino Inaurauoc has been effcoted, Ex Amazone.
Madras.
Oficers of B. M. S. Iron Duke and SP, Order, 111 bags Sharp Stones, from Officers of B. M. Fleet in harbour. Cup presented by the Membera of the Hongkong Club. To be rowed in 5 or 6-oared R.N. Gigs or Whalers. Time allowance, 6 seconda per Oar, number of Boats on either side allowed
Any
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, November 21, 1879.
December 3rd, 1879.
Under the Distinguished Patronage of . . J. POPE HENNESSY, C.M.G., GOVERNOR AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF.
0
HARITABLE CONCERT. For the Benefit of the Orphans of the Italian Convent,
By the CHARITY of Signor AUGUSTO CAGLI and all the ARTISTS of the ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY.
Prices of Admission: Dress Circle and Stalls, Back Seats,
..$2. ..$1.
Doors open at 8.30; performance to com- mence at 9 o'clock precisely.
Programme will appear on MONDAY, the 1st December, 1879.
Tickets can be obtained at MOTS KELLY
det and WALSH'S
Hongkong, November 29, 1879.
HONGKONG
ARTILLERY
VOLUNTEERS
ORDERLY ROOM, 28th Nov., 1879. MEMBERS are requested to RETURN their ARMS and ACCOUTREMENTS Into Storo by TUESDAY, the 2nd Proximo.
The Storeman will be at the Orderly Room every day up to 4 p.m. to receive
them.
HAZEL HOLNE, British barque, Capt. J. Wm. Millican-Vogel & Co.
ODERON, German barque, Captain S. §. Schmidt.-Arnhold, Karber, & Co.
Molchers & Co.
CARGO.
No. 6116-NOVEMBER 29, 1879.
connection. The next Cabinet may now
Per S. S. Djemnak, sailed 29th Nov.be relieved from any such necessity. For Continet, 1,044 bales Silk, 144 bales Cocoons, 276 balos Waste Silk, 39 ca50 ALL residents of this utmost British Silks, 20 bales Punjum Silk, 20 cases Silkisle who can claim their birthplace any. Worme-ege, and 1,114 pkgs. Sundries.
MEU, FOR TO-MORED.
For London, 851 bales oil, 500 half chests where in that proud länd extending from Tea, 6 canes Silke, 6 bales Waste Silk, and Johnny Great's to silvery Tweed will, by the time these lines reach them, be pre 576 pkge Sundries.
paring or prepared for the celebration in a patriotic or national manner, of Saint Andrew's Day. Wherever Bootchmen gather and where do they not1-the EBENEZER British barkentine, Captain RELIGIOUS SERVICES :-
8. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL-The Right return of the anniversary day of Sootia's J. Milua-Melchera & Co.
Reverend Bishop Burdon. Morning Ser- Patron Saint intensifies those national PALMA, German barque, Capt. Bloge.vice 11, Evening 5.46. Holy Communion feelings and that Love of Home, which on the first Sunday in the month.. are so characteristic of every tras Scot Military Service-Rev. J. Henderson, and form so admirable a feature in bia officiating Military Chaplain. At 8 a.m. composition. The natural result of this Morning Praye, &c. Holy Communion How of feeling is the setting apart of an evening which in some way or other shall duly mark our passing this important milestone on aur journey; and in almost every case this annual patriotic meeting-absolutely necessary as a safety- valve for the perfervidum ingenium Scotorum which otherwise too long
HONGKONG, German 3-masted schooner, Captain Carl Oom.-Wialer & Co.
YORETOWN, American ship, Capt. J. F. Murphy.-Order.
Perno, German barque, Capt. Seekamp. -Siemssen & Co.
FRIMUS, Russian abip, Captain TL. W. Bergman.-Order.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Nov. 28, Me-li, Chinese steamer, 181, R. Marsden, Haiphong Nov. 24, and Hoihow 27, General-C, M. S. N, 06.
Nov. 29, F. Perthes, German barque, 446, H, Walter, Newchwang Nov. 20, Beans.-SIEMSSEN & Co.
Nov. 29, R. Printzenbery, Ger. barque, 553, Schoneman, Swatow Nov. 28, Bal.
on the second sud fourth Sunday in the month.
UNION CHURCH.-Morning Service, at 11 A.M., Afternoon, 6 F.M.-Divine Service in Chinese, 2-3 r.. every Sunday, with communion on first Sunday of every month, -Rev. Dr. Chalmers.
ST. PETER'S SEAMEN'S CHURCH,-Rev. J. Henderson, Service at 5 PM., every Sunday. Wednesday and Friday, at 11 A.M. All seats fres. Morning Prayer and Communion on the First Sunday in each
or closely bottled up might be "dan- gerous to the peace and good order of the Colony"-is made a double debt to pay. month at 11.4, MI
In no case is this more true than ST. STEPHEN'S MISSION CHURCH.-Rev. here where "the Scotch Ball" is at once 3. Grundy, and Rev. Lo Sam Yuen, the opening of the Season, an opportunity (All Services in Chinese.) Morning for one of those little international courte- Prayer:-Litany, Ante-Communion, and
Sermon, at 11 A.M. Bible Class, at 9sies so pleasing in a small place like this P.M. Preaching, at 6.30 P.M. Holy Com-where people of so many countries mest, and in itself always a most successful ant Nov. 29, Courrier, French barque, 346, munion, lat Sunday in Chinese month.
BERLIN FOUNDLING HOUSE.-Service in enjoyable "aplore," As an Englishman La Porte, Nowebwang Nov. 18, Beana.the German language, by Pastor E. Klitzke, is said never to be happy except when CABLOWITZ & Co.
every Sunday, at half-past ten A.M., in he is grumbling and an Irishman never the Chapel of the Berlin Foundling House, at peace save when he is in a "foight,” so West Point.
is a Scotchman never so much at home as when he is abroad, But where'er they foregather there is no one amongst her many exiled sons who has not in his mind's eye some one corner of Scot land's picturesque domains which above all others he looks upon with peculiar affection; and whether it be
last.-MELCHERS & CO.
Nov. 29, Esmeralda, British steamer, 395, R. Talbot, Manila Nov. 26, General- RUSSELL & Co.
Nov. 29, Yottung, British steamer, 286, ARMS, &c., will be re-issued on SATUR-D. McDougall, Swatow Nov. 23, General.
-KWOK ACHEONG. DAY, the 6th Proximo.
deG
A. COXON.
Nov. 29, Clero Babayan, British barque, Captain-Commandant II. K. A. V.363, Pelson, Newchwang Nov. 17, Beans.
--CHANG Woo.
FOR MANILA,
*The Steamship
"ESMERALDA," Capt. TALBOT, will be de- spatched for the above Port on MONDAY, the lat Prox., at 7. p.m. For Freight or Pasago, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. -
del Hongkong, November 29, 1879. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship
DEPARTURES.
Nov. 29, Ta-lee, for Bangkok.
29, Yangleze, for Macao and Shanghai. 29, Takasago Maru, for Kobe, &c. 29, Djemnah, for Marseilles, &c. 29, Nornamby, for Melbourne, &c.
CLEARED.
Albay, for Amoy, &c. Carisbrooke, for Swatow and Amoy. Ingeburg, for Manila, *** KWANGTUNG,”
Brennero, for Iloilo. Captain ABBOTT, will be de-Jules Dufaure, for Canton. - spatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 2nd Proximo, at Day- light.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
de2 Hongkong, November 29, 1879.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE. THE Undersigned will sell by Public'
Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 2nd Dec., at Noon, at his Auction Sales Rooms, Peddar's Wharf,--- BLUE PILOT CLOTH, Brown Pilot Cloth, Grey Meltons, Tweeds, Buckskins, Fancy Flannels, Blue Serge, Union Flannel, Wool Mits, Wool Scarves, etc.
150 boxes Candles.
10 casks Washing Boda.
PASSENGERS,
AKRIVED.
Per H. Printzenbery, from Swatow, Mra Meyer.
Per Fottung, from Swatow, Menace Welsh and Kirkwood, Dr. Deane, and 160 Chinese.
Per Me-li, from Haiphong, &c, 21 Chi-
ICBS.
DEPARTED.
St. Josera's CHURCH, Garden Road, In the morning, Mass at 8 o'clock,
MEMOS. FOR MONDAY. Shipping.
7 p.m.-Esmeralda leaves for Manila.
Reneral Memoranda.. TUESDAY, December 2
Daylight.Kwangtung leaves for Conet Noon.-General Weekly Sale by Mr G.
R. Lammert, at his Sales Rooms,
Ports.
9 p.m. Operatio Performance, WEDNESDAY, December 3:
3 p.m.-Ooldental & Oriental S. S. Co.'s Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San Franclado.
Goods per Oxus undelivered after Noon, subject to rent and landing charges. Goods per Belgic unclaimed after this
date subject to rent.
9 p..Charitable Concert at the City
Ball.
THUESDAY, December 4:-
4 p.m.-Meeting in the Library of St. Paul's College as to the Hongkong Public School.-
9 p.m.-Meeting of Zatland Lodge. SATURDAY, December 6 :-
Noon.-Maglie Mail leaves for Porte
of Call and Europe. SATURDAY, December 13:
Daylight. Miten Bishi Mail leaves for
Yokohama via Kobs.
Noon-Boiren leaves for Cooktown, to WEDNESDAY, December 24:-
3 p.m.-American Mall leayes for Yoko
hams and San Francisco..
THE
The headlands of the North,
The hills of Caithness wrapped in rain, The reach of Stroma's isle,
The Pentland, where the farious main, Roars white for many a mile,"
or, "the steep frowning glories of dark Lochnagar" and the Grampians, or the Howe of the Mearns (there's Men i' th' Mearns yet); or the wildly picturesque. Perthshire and the Lennox, the Archipel ago of the West, or
"Searba's Tale whose tortured shore, Still rings to Carrievrachan's roar "And lonely Colonsay, "---
that is to him the dearest and the best, there is some one spot to which his heart turns when he thinks of Home, and for the sake of which, or for the dear sake of those left behind him there, he is constrained to
wile awa' an hour or twa" in the com- pany of his brother Scots, as St. Au- drow's Day comes yearly round. This celebration elsewhere oftenor takes the form of a dinner in which haggis, singet sheep's head, Hielant honours, and Mountain Dew, not forgetting the bag. pipes, the pride of the land, bear a prominent part. Here, in Hongkong, we keep in mind the happiness of those whom Nature made after her 'prentice hand she'd tried on Man,” and devote ourselves to a Ball, to which we invite respected neighbours, both Sassenach and "feckless foreign bodies." All this is
Par Djemnah, for Saigon, Mr Roques, Soeurs Benjamin, Rose de Lims and Marie Xavier, Mre MacCraith, and 10 Chiasse; for Slagspore, Mr A. L. S. del Aguila, Mr A. Hague, Mr and Mrs Foster, Mr Putach, Mr Ringrose and servant, Mr Lee-tee-joo Mr Kamniski; for Port Said, Mr Wich- makeff; for Marseilles, Mr and Mrs Ander. son, infant and amab, Messrs P. Diecker- mann, Y. Florent, and Atkinson.-From Yokohama: for Salgon, Mr Guillevis; for Naples, Mesra Riocardi, de Cristoforis, 60. doz. Day and Martin's Shoe Black Marsafs, Grafi, Velini, Vigano, and Gero-
ing.
da; for Marseilles, Mr Dubousquet, juur. and 2 children, Mr Shumosuko, H. E. and Mrs Mori Armori and 2 children, Masera Ikataro Shanidzou, Dajao Shindo, Kinnod- jo Momme, Tanenori Shimata, Tetapiro Ni-. abikava, Kovanichi Kubota, Sasaki, Pous set, W. Cotter, Arisbuki Mori, Buhasiro Yamashski, and Hisajao Myakawa
Per Takasago Maru, for Kobe, o, 2 Europeans, and 10 Chinese.
and servant.-From Shanghai: for Suez, HONGKONG DISPENSARY, very right and proper, and we only hope
10 casks Split Pesa.. 10 cases Sardinca.
100 boxes each 28-1b. Pale Hard Wash
ing Soap.
An Invoice of Morton's STORES, comprising: Pickles, Table Salt, Table Vinegar, Mustard, Salad Oil, Confection-
to compete. Distance One Mile. En- BRITISH BARQUE PAMPERU, FROM ery, Olives, Capers, Lea and Perrina'
trance $10. EIGHTH RADS.-4.30 P.M.-American
Cup." open to all Members and Ronor ary Members of the Victoria Recreation Club, to be rowed in Cantou Fours.
•Distance One Mile. Entrance $10.
ANTWERP.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned delivery of their Goods,
Sauce, Green Peas, Salmon in 1-lb. tins, etc., etc.
Casks of Guiness' Stout by Burke, in quarts and pints; Cognac Brandy, Kin than's Whisky, Old Tom, Ginger Wine,
SAILING RACE.-For all open Boats, Chi for countersignature, and to take immediate Beer, Benekamp Bitters, etc., etc.
Dege excluded. Entrance $2. Firat Prize, $20; Second, $10. YACHT RADE.-For all Yachts. Entrance $5. Time allowed for Tonnage, 15 seconds per ton. Cup presented by the Victoria Recreation Club,
L. B. FRIEND, Hon. Secretary, Victoria Recreation Club. Entries will be received by :-Messra H. E. WODEHOUSE, E. BEART, W. HYNES, Captain ANEESLEY, R. N., Lient, J. A, BENNETT, 27th Regt.; or to L B. FRIEND (Hon. Secretary).
Hongkong, November 26, 1879.
NEWS FOR HOME.
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The Overland China Mail.
(The aldosi Onwiand Paper in China.) PUBLISHED AT THE "CHINA MAIL" OFFICE
IN TIME FOR THE ENGLISH MAT
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Oon- signees' risk and exponas,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, November 18, 1879,
To-day's Advertisements.
CLE
tf
GLASGOW BANK FAILURE.
(LEARING off the present STOCK at a GREAT REDUCTION
for a Few Days Only. BUCHANAN, PEARSON & Co.,
42, Queen's Road. Hongkong, November 29, 1879,
LOST.
TICKETS er
28 Tickets,.....No. 1,940
Turkish Towels, Huckaback Towels, Braces, Cotton Thread, Prints, Socks,
etc.
5 cases Loaf Sugar, small sized
Loaves.
15 cases ench 25 doz. Tumblers,
Turpentine, etc.
2 cases Assorted Envelopes.
2 cases Magneta Dyes in Tins. And a Variety of Other GOODS. TERM.-Cash on delivery.
de2
G. R. LAMMERT,
Auctionser. Hongkong, Nov. 29, 1879. - MITSU BISHI MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA KOBE.-
SHIPPING REPORTS. The Chinese steamer Me-li reports: Light breeze and fine weather throughout.
The British steamer Esmeralda reports: Strong monsoon and high son throughout the passage.
The British steamer Yotlung reports: Fine monsoon throughout. Spoke Claro Babayan and Sunderland,
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For MANILA.-
Established A.D. 1841,
香港大藥房
A. 8. WATSON & Co.. FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WBOLESALE ANd Retail DruQGISTS, IMPORTERS
03
DRUNGISTA' SUNDRIES, NURSERY Raqur SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS
OF
Hola Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water (Hogerade, Fotass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other derated Waters.
The Manufactory is under direst and continuous European Supervision, Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
THE CHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, NOV. 29, 1879.
The removal of so many grievances from Per Esmeralda, at 5 p.m., on Monday, the party of Irish discontents seems to
the lat Dec. For SAIGON.-
the 1st Dec,
!
that the rallying of the Clans and the universal enjoyment of the Scots and their guests will be as unequivocal as on the last occasion, than which no more successful reunion has been held in this Colony since the date of our first charter. But it is as a Memory and an Institution of Home that we cherish and observe St. Andrew's Day. Our common birthplace is dear to us all collectively as our early. common Home, the point where all our happiest memories meet, and to be the scene of that blissful otium cum dignitate which is assuredly in store for those who do well, although, like Aberdeen awe, "its lang o comin." Here we have no continuing city and as amongst the Scotch in all lands there is the same bright hope to go Home some day with that little pile, which growe so slowly, completed at last, to carry back with us there our lares and penates and in the fulness of time to sleep with our fathers. It has been well said that Patriotismis only the Love of Home (the heimweh. of our German cousins) made bigger
The British barque Claro Babayan re-
The loyalty as well as the patriotism of Hubbuck's White Zinc, White Lead, ports: First part of passage light air of The publication of this issue commenced and stronger and more comprehensive,
wind, from Shanghai freah N.E. wied for 4 at 8.10 p.m.
the only integral part of the vast British days.
Empire which has never owned a con- queror has been proved again and again, and amongst the wishes at the national meeting on Monday, none will be more warmly cherished than that of long life to our "gracious Queen," the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, have produced its truly Irish result, and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh They now weep because they have com- and the other members of the Royal paratively no grievance to redress. Mr Family, It will be on the Princess Parrell and his fellow-agitators are now, of Wales's birthday we beg pardon however, taking the most satisfactory the Duchess of Rothesay's birthday course for the frustration of their design.that we celebrate our National Day. It is only necessary, we believe, that To conclude, the children of every and their melancholy end is attained. the While it would be greatly regretted were and if those who come from the "land of life lost over this most recent development brown heath and shaggy wood, land of of the Irish obstructionist programme, the mountain and the flood" partake MAIL OF THE UNITED STATES FACEET one consolation must be found in the fact pretty often of the "stern and wild," and The United States Mail Packet Belgic, will that it will put an end not only to the so- rugged temperament, suggestive of the be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the called national movement for a time, but nemo me impuns lacesset of our coat-of- 3rd Dec., with Mails for Japan, Sanit will open the eyes of the law-abiding arms, they have been none the less able to Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, to which will be closed as follow
from
APARGET OF MANILA LOTTERY TWALKER, die here on or about the Containing from 72 to 84 columns of closely ANILA, November 11th, containing the 8th Dea, will be despatched as above
printed matter.
following Numbers, for the December on SATURDAY, the 13th Dec., at Day- drawing :-
light.
Cargo received on board and Parcels at the Office up to 6 p.m. of 12th Dec. 3768 » 9,790
No Bill of Lading signed under $2 Freight. 4,397, 4,410
All Claims must be stitled: on board $,248 6,870
before delivery is taken, otherwise they 6,198 "+
will not be recognized,
TH
THIS Mail Summary is compiled from the Daily China Mail, is published twice a month on the morning of the English Mail's departure, and is a re- cord of each fortnight's current history of events in China and Japan, con- tributed in original reports and collated from the journal published at the various ports in those Countries.
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,, 11,498, 11,519 The Manila Government have been notl- Subscription, 50 cents per Copy (postage fied of the Loss, and any Prizes which may paid 56 centa.) $12 per annum (postage be drawn on the above Tickets will not be paid $13,50.)
Orders should be sent to Gro. MURRAY paid. BAIR, China Mail Office, 2, Wyndham Btreet, not later than theevening before the departure of the English Mail Steamer.
Terms of Advertising, same si in Dally
The Finder will be suitably Rewarded, if necessary, by Returning the package to the Undersigned.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 29, 1870,
BATES OF PASSAGE.-
To Kose......Cabin $60. Steerage $15.
YOKOHAMA & Do. $75. Da
$20. NAGASAKI...
A REDUCTION is made on RATURK CABIN PASSAGES.
CARGO and FASSENGERS for Nagasakl will be transhipped to the Shanghal Mail Steamer at Kolé,,
For further Particulars, spply at the Company's OFFICES, No. 6, QUEEN'S BOAD CENTRAL
Hongkong, November 99, 1870, de18]
Per Pernambuco, at 5 p.m., on Monday, For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCROW.
Per Kwangtung, at 5 p.m., on Monday,
the 1st Dec.
SAKL
For-F100, YOKOHAMA, AND NAGA-sufficient rope be given to auch gentry, natiountry they are born and bred in
Per Niigata Muru, at 6 p.m., on Friday,
the 12th Dec,
householdera to the necessity for electing make their nation an important factor different men to represent them from in the progress of the world, in scientific those blatant stump-orators. The good work, in education, and in commerce | 2.15 2.x. Registry ceases.
thus effected will therefore extend to the during the last few generations. They 2.30 F.M. Post-Office closes, but Letters House, and while Parliament may be are not so busy here looking after the
(except for Non-Union Countries) may be posted on board the Packet with saved many a disgraceful exhibition, the "bawbees" that they cannot afford, at Late Fee of 18 cents extra Postage Cabinet in power will be left more free least one night a year for a National until the time of departure.
in their movements. This angling for fete. We trust the honest men and Correspondence for Non-Union West Indies the Irish vote is bringing disrepute upon bonnie lasses who meet in St. Andrews (except the Bahamas and Hayti), our Constitutional Government and it Hall here, or anywhere on land or sea Monte Video, Paraguay, and Uruguay was with sincere satisfaction that we on Monday, will have a lichtsome bapp. cannot be sent by this route,
noted the manly expression of Mr night, and prove themselves to be " dea | Fawostó to make no compromise in this ? John Tamson's bairaa
Hongkong, Nov. 24, 1878,