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* For Sale.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. HAVE BECRIVED FOR SALE, En Recently arrived Mail and
other Steamships./
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH
GROCERIES,
FRESH SUPPLIES RECEIVED BY EVERY
Eastern and Californian. CHEESE. Boneless CODFISH.
Prime HAMS and BACON...
Russian CAVIARE.
Eagle Brand Condensed MILK. PEACH, and APPLE BUTTER. Pickled OX-TONGUES.
Family PIG-PORK in kegs and pieces. Paragon MACKEREL in 5 beans, Beau Ideal SALMON in 6th cans, Cutting's Dessort FRUITS in 24 it caus
Assorted Canned VEGETABLES. Pottex SAUSAGE and Sausage
MEAT.
Stuffed PEPPERS Assorte PICKLES MINCEMEAT.
COMB HONEY in Original France. Richardson & Robbin's Celebrated Potted
MEATS.
"1
Richardson & Rebbin's Curried OYSTERS.
Lunch TONGUE. Assorted American. SYRUPS, for Sum-
Juer Drinks."
น
McCarty's Sitgar LEMONADE.
Clam CHOWDER.
Codfish BALLS,
Greon TURTLE io 3 th cans.
C
ALIFORNIA
RACKER
OMPANY'S BISCUITS in 6 tins, and loose. Alphabetical BIS-
CUITS Fancy Sweet Mixel
BISCUITS. Ginger CAKES. Soda BISCUITS. Oyator BISCUITS.
Cracked WHEAT.
OATMEAL.
HOMINY.
CORNMEAL.
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR.
RYE MEAL,
NEW BOOKS,~ 3,000 Numbers FRANKLIN SQUARE", and SEASIDE "LIBRARIES, including McCarthy's" HISTORY OF OURŮVY TIMES," "ENDYMION," and other recent Publications, from 15 cents to 25
centa onch.
HEREKET SPENCER'S COMPLETE WORKS
ON SYNTHETIC PHILOSOPHY. IRVING'S COMPLETE WORKS. HAWTHORNE'S COMPLETE WORKS. EMERBOX'S COMPLETE WORKS. PRESCOTT'S COMPLETE WORKS. EDGAR POE'S COMPLETE WORKS. WILLIAS'S "MIDDLE KINGDOM," GRIFF'S MIKADO'S EMPIRE.”. BANCHOYT'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED
STATES
HARPER'S HALF HOUR SERIES.
Medical WORKS.
School BOOKS.
Presentation BOOKS.
WORKS OF REFERENCE.
ALBUMS of Music, with Words. ALBUMS of Pianoforte Piocca. Sheet MUSIC.
Photo, ALBUMS, Etc., Ete REVOLVING BOOK CASES.
STATIONERY,— For LADIES, and Orice use. OFFICE REQUISITES of every description,
SPECIALLY SELECTED
CIGAE S.
WINES, SPIRITS, BEER AND AERATED WATERS,
CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S
S L
Joux. Moin & SON' FAMOUS HOUSEHOLD STORES.
TEYSSONEAU'S DESSERT FRUITS.
HAVOURY FATE,
GAME PATE
PORK PATE.
OX PALATES.
HUNG (Hambro') BEEF. ̧
TRIPE.
FRUITS for Ices. SHERBET,
COCOATINA.
VAN HOUTEN'S 00004.
Erre's COCOA,
ROBINSON'S GROATS. GELATINE..
Buss OX TONGUES,
French PLUMS.
PATE DE FOIE GRAS
BARDINES,
Hain TONGUE and
Chicken SAUSAGE.
ASPARAGUS.
MACCARONL
VERMICELLI,
SAUSAGES
Entertainment.
Mails.
V.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, SOUTHAMPTON, AND LONDON; ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND« AUSTRALIA. NB.-Cargo can be taken on through Bills of Lading for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF FORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON,
THE PENINSULA AND ORIENTAL STEAM
Order
RAPENNA, Captain E. STEWART, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDÚR uiroet, eid SUEZ CANAL and usual Ports of Call, on THURSDAY, the 23rd June, at 4 pou
Gargo will be received on board until 10 alon •the
clavy of departure. Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Office. until 10 ng on the day of departure.
Fur further Particulars,
regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE,
E app AVITA to the PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM TION COMPANY's Office, Hongkong.
The Contrats and eine of Pusluges t reptizari ho insžectern prior to shipment.
Shippers are partiolarly requested to note the turns and conditions of the Con- pany's Black Billy of Lading.
A. MOTVER, Superintesident, Hongkong, June 11, 1881.
SHI NAIL STEAM
jo23
MITSUBISHI MAJL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA FIA KOBE AND INLAND SEA.
1
s. S. NIIGATA MARU, Capt. TREN, Nbout his 23rd Instant, will be despatched as above on SUNDAY, the 26th Jung, at Daylight.
Cargo received an bonni and Parcels at the Office up to 6p. of 25th Junie.
No Bill of Lading signed under $2 Freight.
All Clabus must be settled on board before delivery is taken, otherwise they will not be recognized.
RATES OF PASSAOL..
R,
THE CHINA MAIL.
GARRISON THEATRE.
AN ENTERTAINMENT will be given by the 27TH INNISKILLINOS, entitled- "The Lass that Loved a Sailor, (H. M. S. PINAFORE"), TO-MORROW & WEDNESDAY, 21st and 22nd June, 1881. Under the patronage of Colonel HALL, I. A., Commanding Troops in China and Straits Settlements; and by kind permission of Colonel Gerber, 27th Inniskillings. Doors open at 8.30; Commence at 8p. in. Chairs 1 p.m. Reserved Seats 81, Front Seats 50 Centa. Tickets can be had on application to KELLY & WALSI's, Officers' Mess Sergeant, 27th Inniskillings, or at the Door out the Night of Performance, or from Color Bur- Nuts of Companies,
PUNKAUS.
Hongkong, June 16, 1881.
Insurances.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY
(FIRE AND LIFE.) CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
THE
To-day's Advertisements. Por City of Tolle, from Ban Francisco, MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
FOR AMOY,
The Sternship
"Diamante,"
Captain CULLEN, will be despatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the 21st Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
je21 Hongkong, June 20, 1881. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
TOR YOKOHAMA.
The Co.'s Steamship
Sarpedon, Captain J. REA, will be despatched at Noon TO-
MORROW, the 21st Instant.
For Freight or Passazo, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, Jane 20, 1581.
jo21
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. je23 (Culling at SINGAPORE, PORT DARWIN
And QUEENSLAND PORTS should sufficient inducement offer, and taking through Carga to NEW ZEALAND.),
The Eastern and Aus tralian Steamship Co.'s Steamer
E Ulersigned are prepared to grant POLICIES against the Risk of FIRE Buildings or on Goods stored Therein, on Gouds on board Vessels and on Hulla of Vessels in Harbour; at the usual Terms and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re-
voived, and transmitted to the Director for their decision.
If required, protection will be granted on hest alias Lives up to £1000 on a Single Life.
"Kenmure Castle"
Mosare FE. Foster and F. Salinger, Mr. and Mrs Horwitz and 5 children.
Per Diamante, from Manila, Dr W. East- lacke, assistant and 2 servants, Mosers E. Caccaldi, S. A Romedios and daughter,
deck, and 280 Chinese.
5 European har, from Bangkok, 03
Per
Chinese.
Per Charles Townsend Hook, from Bang- kok, 260 Chirieso.
For Conquest, from Haiphong, 39 Chi-,
DEPARTED!
nego.
Per Charlton, for Australia, Mr O. Jon- son, Mrs Croll and 3 children, 2 Europeans, and 57 Chinese.
Por Fangtse, for Shanghai: from Bung. kong, hit E. Wirth, and Mr AL
Apcar from Marseilles, Musers Cock, J. W. and Brandt; from Port Said, Don Ramiro Gil de Uribarri (Spanish Secretary); from
Ha Lai Long and servant. Singapore,
Por Hainan, for Huihow, 62 Chinese; for Pakhoi, 21 Chinese; for Haiphong, Chinese,
Per China, for Shanghai, 10 Chinese.. TO DEPART Per Greyhound, for Hoihow, &c., 12 Chi-
nese.
Per Diamante, for Amoy, 280 Chinese. Per Cheang Hock Kin, for Singapore, 586-Chinese
Per Consolation, for Bangkok, 126 Chi-
MORAin
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British stoamer Sarpedon reports: Sailed May 2nd; and arrived at Port Said will leave as above on WEDNESDAY, the on the 15th; luft Suez on the 18th, and 22nd Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Puasage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
-je22 Hongkong, June 20, 1881.
Not Responsible for Debts.. rather the Captain, the Agrats, nov Owners will be Hesponsible for any Dell contented by the Officers or Cree of the following Vessels, during
For Rates of Premiums, forms of pro-their stay in Hongkong Harbour:-- posals or any other information, apply to ARNHOLD, KABBERG & Co., Agents, Hongkong & Canton. Hongkong, January 4, 1867.
AMETHYST, American barque, Captain J. Slocum.Captain.
NOTICE.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY.
THE Undersigned Acars for the above THE | Company are prepared to accept Ricks on First Class Gotowie at per cent, nett premium per annum
NORTON & Co.,
Ayenta.
Hongkong, May 19, 1881.*
THE LONDON ASSURANCE. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTFE OF His Majesty King George The First,
-✪
A. D. 1720.
THE Undersigned having been appointed
ANNA CAMY, American ship, Captain J. A. Gardner.-Borneo Co., Limitoi.
BENALDER, British stenaner, Captain J. W. Buchanan.Gibb, Livingston & Co.
C. D. BRYANT, American barque, Capt
M. Pane-Eduard Schellbass & Co Wal.
C. F. SARGENT, American ship, Captain D. H. Athertim-Captain.
CINGALE, British barque, Captain P. Pringle-Borneo Company, Limited.
arrived at Penang on 7th June. In the Indian Ocean had fresh to strong S.W. monsoon. Sailed from Penang on 8th, and arrived at Singapore on the 10th Left Singapore on the 12th For Hongkong, and here on the 18th. Coming up the China Sea had light monsoon from S.W. and fine weather.
The British steamer Rajanuttianuhar rẻ- porta: Experienced moderate S.W. mon- soon and fine weather throughout.
The British steamer Ningpo reports: Fresh 8. W. monacon and fine but cloudy weather throughout the passage.
Skipping. Noon.-Diamante leaves for Amoy. Non-Surpedon leaves for Yokohama.
Amusements. *** 9p.m.-Perforomanes at the Garrison
Theatre.
THE
No. 5595-JUNE 20, 1881.
aeats, we believe, are taken, and it will be difficult, ovon for those who wish to be prosent on the second night, to find a place. Some secrets have oozed but since the rë hearsals have been going on which tend to make the entertainment all the more wel como. It may be possible to induce those concerned to repeat the performance, and we should very much like to see the enter
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, inment continued after the two-times
Established A.D. 1841,
香港大藥房
A. S: WATSON-& Co.,
FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
• WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS
OF
DucOGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI- SITES, TOILET REQUISITEN, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FESKOR PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS
OF
Soda Water, Lemonado, Tonic Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla
Water, and other Aerated Waters. 20 The Mamifactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876..
BIRTH
DEATHS.
At Hongkong, on tlie 18th June, Jort PATRICK LALOB, Fag., of the frin of Mesare Margesson & Co., Macao; aged 41.
for which it is advertised. Wo are sure that patronage enough would be found to make such a venture a succean,
A NOTIFICATION in the Gazette announces that the Governor has been pleased to recognise Mr Consul Travers as in charge of the German Consulate at this port during tho absence, on leave, of Mr Peter Kem- perman As Mr Kempermann goes to the Philippines, we believe, on his return from Japan, the above arrangement is likely to hold good for some time.
We note with regret the death of Mr J. P. Lalor, formerly of Foochow and latterly of Macao. Deceased came down from Macio to this port a few days ago for medical ad- vice; but it soon became apparent that he was past recovery, and he expired at an early hour-yesterday morning. Mr Lalor
For
On the 18th June, at 12a Prays East, was associated at Fuochow with the local paper there, and indeed, the little Foochens the Wife of J. S. NAZER, of a Son,
Herald owes much of its success, to the At Shanghai, on the 14th June, HENEX trouble and pains he took to give it a place. BROUGHAM MILLER, Barrister-at-law, aged 42 years.
among contemporaneous journals. some time Mr Lalor had taken up his rasi- dance in Macao, where he managed the business of Messrs Margesson & Co; he was also acting British Consul at that port, having succeeded Mr Mortimer Murray, during that gentleman's temporary absence from Macao, Deceased was interred yes terday afternoon in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, his remains having been attend- ed by a fow friends to their last resting. place. Mr Lalor was only in his 42nd
year.
The publication of this issue commenced
The China tail.
The American steamer City of Tokio re-at 7.40 p.m. ports: Sailed from
rom San Francisco May 23rd at 3.54 p.m
to N.N.W., then to June to masterate to June 6th had strong 8th fresh Bast winds and cloudy; and thence to Yokohama light N.W.--Arriving Juno Yokohama June 10th at 5 p.m. Sailed from 15th at
at 10.07 a.m., to Juno 17th had freak S. W. gales and head sea, then to Ocksow sirong monsoons, and thence to Hongkong Arriving June 20th at 7.40 am.. light aire
The British steamer Diamante reports:
HONGKONG, MONDAY, JUN 20, 1881. REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. [SUPPLIER TO THE "CHINA MAIL."]
The funeral of Captain Paul Kupfer, whose
CONQUEST, American barque, Capt. Gen. Light variablo winds and fine west Per E. E. A. & C. Telegraph Co.'s Line death we noticed on Saturday, took place at
W. Howes-Order,
throughout.
The British steamer Charles Founsond C. T. Hook, British steamer, Captain
Hool
reports: Sqnally weather and heavy WH. Bradley-Lien Thy Loong.
the Gulf of Sian, and to Cape rains down FLODDES, British barque, Captain A.
Padran,
thence to port light S.S.E. winds Stroud,-Geo, R. Stevens & Co.
GREAT SURGEON, American barque, Capt. and smooth sea. EL. P. Arbecam-Eduard Schellhuss & Co.
H. H. MOGILVRRY,
American-ship, Capt. Wu, Y. Ford.-Order.
JAVA PACKET, British barque, Capt. A. Hanson-Arnhold, Karborg & Co..
JONATHAN
The British steamer Conquest reports: Left Haiphong at 2 a.. June 18th, fresh southerly winds and aqually weather. Pussed Hoihow at 6 m, on 19th. Arrived in Hongkong on 20th; light southerly winds
Cabin Sleerage. Agoula for the above Corporation are IL R. Costivan Amer. barque, Capt. and fine weather. In Haiphong: sirs.
To Koue.......
2.60 YOKOHAMA & NAGASAKI, 75 SHANGHAI VIR YOKOHAMA,... 120
$15
20
+3
KOBC........ 95
40 RO
A REDUCTION is made on RETURN CABIN
PASSAGES.
CARGO and PASSENGERS for Nagasaki will be transhipped to the Shanghai Mail Stormer at Kobe.
For further Particnlara, apply at the COmpany's Orvices, PRAYA CENTRAL, West Corner Pottinger Strent.
H. J. H. TRIPP,
Agent. Hongkong, June 17, 1891.
je20
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERTES MARITIMES:
PAQUENOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, 'POINT DE GALLE, ĈOLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILIA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES ;
ALSO, BOMBAY, MAHE, ST. DENIS, AND PORT LOUIS.
prepared to grant Insurances as follows:- Marine Department. Policies at current rates, payable either hero, in London or at the principal Porta of Inilja, China and Australia.
Fire Department. Policies issued for long or short periods at ourrent rates.
Life Department. Policies issued for sums not exceeding £5,000 it reduced rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, July 25, 1879. MANCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
ESTABLISHED 1824,
-Siemssen & Co.
KOBENRAY Danish barque, Captain N.
D, S.
Magleby---Wieler & Co.
LOCKIEL, British 3-masted schooner, Capt..
S. Ewan.
-Siemsson & Co. LOUISA, Gerni. 3-masted schooner, Capt. N. Schierloh, Eduard Schellhass & Co.
MABEL
American barque, Captain F. Snow. -Naval. Yard,
MINERVA, German brig, Captain P. Duhmo-Melchers & Co.
NELSON, British steiner, Captain James Thorn, Geo. R. Stevens & Co.
OSPUNSETRE, British steamor, Captain CP. Jonce-Russell & Co.
S.
QUEEN OF ENGLAND, Siamese ship, Capt. 11. Otton. Chinese.
Roar M., British barque, Captain D. Black. Eduard Schellhass & Co.
TIDER, British barque, Captain T. R. Ronnie-Captain."
Sterling, American barque, Captain N. E
Reynolde-Rozario & Co.
Capital of the Company £1,000,000 £ 100,000 of which is paid up Reserve Fund upwards of £ 120,000 Annual Income
$250,000 ??
HE Undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company at Hongkong, Caten, Forchow, Shanghai, and Hankow, and are prepared to grant
Insurances at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 15, 1898,
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Jano 18, Sarpedon, British steamer, 1502, John Reo, London May 2, Penang Juno &, and Singapore 12, General.-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
June 18, Rajamullianthar, British str., Genoral-YUEN FAT HONG.
N THURSDAY, the 30th day of June, To-day's Advertisements, 93, Hopkins, Bangkok June 12, Rice and
01891, at
Noon, the Company's
S. S. SINDH, Commandant LSQUERIDE, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE and CARGO, will leave this Fort for the above places.
Cargo and Specio, will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and ac cepted in transit tlirongh Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Order will be granted until Noon
Cargo
will be received on board until 4 .., Specie and Pareeks until 3 p.m. on The 29th of June, 1881. (Paracls are not. to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office)
quired.
Contente and value of Packages are re For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office..
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, June 17, 1891.
Insurances.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM-
·PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
CAPITAL, FELLY SUBSCRIPT, $1,000,000. Board of Directori,
Koi Moon WAR, Esq., Chairman.. BAN HUT, Esq. Lzona Os, Esq.
K. YIN KAI, Esq. CHONG PANO, Esq." QUAN HOI CHUNE, Esq.
Kwok YIN KAI, Esq., Manager.
THE Company grunts POLICIES
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. INDER Section ba of the Articles of
the Approval of the Consulting Committee have declared an INTERIN BUSES and DIVIDEND, of 18% on Contributions and $178.95 per Share respectively, on account of the year 1880.
Warrante will be issued on TUESDAY, the 21st Instant.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, Canton Insurance Office. Hongkong, June 20, 1881,
NOTICE,
June 16, Uwai Yuen, Chinese steamer, 984, 9-
O. Wilson, Shanghai June 15, General. -C. AL. 8. N. Co.
June 18, Oreghmad, British steamer, D. Scott, Macao June 18, General. ADAIDON, DELL de Co
June 19,7 p.m., Ningpo, British steuner, 761, R. Cans, Shanghai June 16, General
STEMSSEN & Co.
June 19, Eak, H. M. gunboat, 360, Lieut. Commander, Napier, Singapore June 9.
June 19, Tweed, H. M. gunboat, 360, Lieut.-Commander Carey, Singapore June
9.
je22
E EASTLAKE has returned from the Drapes and will now RECEIVE PATIENTS at Lie BOUMA, 30, QUERN's ROAD, Gver the Medical Hall.
Professional Services at Redmond Fees from this date.
Hongkong, June 20, 1881.
UB. MAIL LINE. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP. COMPANY,
jy4
THROUGH 10 NEW YORK, via OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO. THE U. S. Mail Steamship CITY OF TOKIO will be despatched for San Francisco, via Yokohama, on WEDNES DAY,
the 29th June, 1861, at 3 p.m., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe,
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans-
Woo LIN YUEN, Esq., Assist & Stercuryportation to Yokohama and other Japan on Ports, to San Francizer, to Atlantic and
Inland
United States via Over Cities of the MARINE RISK to all parts of the land. Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and World, payable at any of its AGENCIES.
Contributory Dividends are payable to Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Contral all Contributors of Business, whether they
South America by the and
the Company's and Are Shareholders or not.
connecting Stammers.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France,
and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers.
HEAD OFFICE,
1
WOO LIN YUEN, ... Secretary,
No. 2, Queen's Road West,
Hongkong, March 14, 1891.
se14
PRUSSIAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, OF STETTIN.
MEATS.
THE Undersigned having beats sppointed SOUPS, &c. &c.
AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to Grant Insurances against FIRE SHIFCHANDLERY of every Description. at Current Rates BIGGING and SAIL MAKING promptly executed. Hongkong, June 20, 1881.
June 19, Legaspi, Spania transport, Mariano Torres, Manila June 10.
June 20, City of Tolio, American steamer, 5079, Jelire Maury, San Francisco May 23, and Yokohama June 13, Maile and General -P. M. S. Co.: S.
June 20, Diamante, British steamer, B14, Cullen, Manila June 17, General.-Bus-
KELL
& Co.
June 20, Charles Torsasend Hook, British steamer, 902, W. H. Bradley, Bangkok Jane 15. General,KIN THY LONG,
June 20, Conquest, British steamer, 318,
Kang-chi and Ping-on,
The British steaner Cleveland reports: Moderate monsoon and smooth son.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.. MAILS will close-
For HONOLULU via CANTON.—
Per Hesperia, at 7.30 am. To-morrow,
the 21st inst..
For SHANGHAI.—
Per Berialer, at 9.30 am. To-inorzów,
the 21st inst.
For YOKOHAMA.--
Per Sarpedon,
the 21st inst
11.30 s.m. To-morrow,
For HOIHOW AND PAKHOL ---
Per Greyhound, at 5 p.m. Tomorrow; the 21st inst., instead of a pre- viously notified.
For SINGAPORE, PORT DARWIN,
.ISLAND, COOK THURSDAY TOWN, TOWNSVILLE, KEPPEL BAY, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, &c., &c.- Per Kenmure Castle, at 11.80 p.m., on Wednesday, the 22nd inst., instead of us previously notified.
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, COLOM
BU, BOMBAY, ADEN, EGYPT, EUROPE, TRIESTE.--
·
FRANCE AND TUNIS.”
6 p.nu. yesterday from the German Con LONDON, June 17.sulate. The cortege was led by the band The French Government has assumed of the Freya and the firing party. Tho control of Tunisian foreign relations.
THE H LAND BILL.
LONDON, June 17, The first clause of the Land Bill has been passed by the Committee of the House.
coffin, which was covered with evergreens and flowers, was borne by warrant officers of the ship to the foot of Wyndham Street, where it was placed in the hoarse. This was followed by the Consals, the great bulk of the German residents, and a few of Qre British inhabitants; then more.samen from the Freya and the Spanish gunboats. The procession was joined at the foot of Wyndham Street by a detachmentof marines
THE FERIANS IN THE U. 2. Bu
LONDON, June 17. The Daily News publishes a paragraph stating that the British Government should call the attention of the Government of the and a number of British men-of-war from United States to the operations of the Fenian organisation.
THE ABOOT GOLD CUP.
LONDON, June 17. The following is the result of the run ning:
1 Robert the Devil.
2 Petrocel
3 Exater.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The next ENGLISH MAIL may be expected to arrive here to-morrow, the 21st instant, by the P. & O. steamer Ro hilla, which brings London dates to the 20th May.
The Legislative Council will meet on Friday,
Per Police, at 3.30 p.m., on Thursday, the 24th June, at 2.30 p.m.
the 23rd inst.
For NAGASAKI AND YOKOHAMA B. E. the Governor, and Lady Hennessy
Per Sumde, at 5 p.m., on Friday, the have gone to Mountain Lodge.
24th inst
For KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, --
Per Niigata Marusat 5 pm, on Satur-TO-DAY being Accession Day the mon-of
day, the 25th inst.
war in harbour "dressed ship" and fired a salute at noon, and the saxae honour wes paid on shore in the usual manner.
37
Quotations, HONGKONG, June 20. OPIUM-New Patua, caah,...3605
Old
eash,... 595 New Benares, cas,.. Ol
coal. 580 New Malwa, credit, 680 Allowance, Thols...... 16 Old Malwa, credit,
750 Allowance, Taels...... 32
Exchange.
»
Bank, Wire,
*
Demand,
13
30 days' sight,
4
it the might,
3/8
3/8
Documentary, 4 months' eight Indin, Wire,
demand,
T. Handin, Haiphong June 15, General-Shanghai, demand, SHUN HANG.
50 days' sight, private 73
$27.75 June 20, Cleveland, British steamer, 789, Gold Leaf, 99k fine
...85.41 N. Harvey, Keelung June 17, Col. Sovereigns, JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.
DEPARTURES.--
June 18, Cyclops, for London, &c.
19, Auton Gither, for New York. 10, Charlton, for Melbourne, & 19, Kanangtung, for Coast Ports, 19, Hainan, for Haihow, &c.
&c. 19, Fottung, for
19, Yangtse, for Sh
19,
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cruise. 10, Huai Yuen, for Canton. 20, Ningpo, for Canton.
Shares.
We are requested to state that a mail for Honolulu via Canton per Hesperia will be closed at the Post Offee at 7.30 to-morrow morning,
Taz attendance of Jurors will not be re- quired in the Supreme Court until Wednes. day first, at 10 o'clock, when a case of per jury will be disposed of, and the other prisoners will be sentenced.
THE departure of Major-General E. W. Donovan, and the assumption of the com- mand of the Troops in Hongkong and the Straits Settioments by Colonel L. F. Hall, R.A., are notified in the Gazette.
the different vessala in the harbour. All along the route groups of spectators were collected. Among those present were Colonel Hall, R.A., commanding the troops on the station; Rev. Dr. Eitel, Private Secretary to the Governor; and Lieut. Cox, His Excellency's A.D.O On reaching Happy Valley the coffin was borne to the grave, whers Pastor Klitzko rond the funeral service, three volleys reverberated amongst the hills, a short prayer was offered up, and the mourn fal and impressive ceremony was brought to a close
Capain Kapfor, who received his promo- tion to post rank a short time since, joined the Prussian navy in 1856. He was of good family, had independent means in Germany, and intended shortly to proceed home to be married.
It is officially notified in the Guilts that the following telegrant has been recoived from Sir Henry Parkes, the Colonial Se- cretary of New South Wales
"From the Colonial Secretary, Sydney, to the Colonial Secretary Hongkong. Sydney, 17th June, 1981-8mall-por having been introduced here by Chinese recently arrived, this Government has, by Proclamation, notified that Hongkong ande all the ports of China will be treated as places from which all vessels arriving in Sydney will be placed in quaranties HENRY PARKE, Colonial Secretary."
In view of the eminently hostile feeling shown by a section of the people of New South Wales to the reception of Chinese immigrants, the above motion is generally supposed to be directed chiefly against the Chiness passengers, under cover of quaron- tine regulations. If this be so, it illustrates the dogged lotermination displayed by the Australian Colonists in obtaining any result which they may have set their minds to gain. The inconvenience, thus caused to.
and in the
ME E R Beliton has recently purchased, steamers for which passengers have already Hongkong Bank, 99 % presa.,'& [ex div.« Macao correspondent informs us, a nice obtained tickets is very great; Union Ins. Soc. of Cton, $1,825 p. s. buyers little house alose to Government House, case of the Charlton, for instance (which China Traders Ins. Co., $1,700 p. share. North China Ins. Co., Tis. 1,100 per share. Yangtare Ins. Assoc., Ts: 810 p. share. Chinese Ins
Co., $312 per share. H.K. Fire Ins. Co., $1,000 per share, China Fire Ins. Co., 8300 per share. H.K&W. Doak, 64% prem., sales. 0. M. 8-boat Co., 881 prem
291 S'hard Steam Nav., s. per s non China Coast St. Nat. Co., T. 160 phare, Hongkong Gas Cor $82 per share, Hongkong Hotel Co., $90 per sales.
for the trifing sum of $2,000. He intends,left this morning), though every attempt it is said, to spend some money besides to was made to cancel the agreement of pas- make the premises hatatable.
sage, the forty or fifty Celestials stoutly insisted upon going on to their destination, perienced
nominal.
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20, Cheang Hock Kian, for Singapore
and Penang., 20, China, for Shanghai. 20, Lai-ch'ang-ching,
for a cruise.
CLEARED. Greyhound, for Hoihow, &c. will be received on board until 3 Pung Ting, for Hollow, A. Fraight
the 28th June. Parcel Packages Diamante, for Amay. will be received at the office until 5 p.m., Albyn's Ine, for Loile. same day: all Parcel Packages should be Sarpalon, for Yokohama. marked to address in full; value of sama Nelson, fur Saigon.
Consolation, for Bengkok, regular Invoicos
any Overland Benalder, for Shanghai. to accompany Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to t
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED Collector of Customs at San Francisco.
the
Per Barpedon, from London, &c, Mr and For further information as to Panage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Mrs Bevan and 3 children, and 284 Chi- Company, No, Prays Central
RUSSELL & Cory Agente Per Ningpo, from Shanghai, Capt. Hin-
1:23 derman, and 17-Chinbac
MEYER & Hongkong, May 10, 1881, 1871 Hongkong, June 20, 1831.
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postponed till next-day. nece gassengers are to be thus from the shores of British in face of the Treaty, the and inconvenience o
Or the four land lots at Bowrington, adrer. The same difficulty has been tised for sale this afternoon, the first two with the Kensure Caskle, old were purchased by Mr O. P. Chatar for leave to-morrow morning, and #2225 and $9020 respectively, while the third lot (of which the apest price was $10,000) was bought by Chinese for the sam of 810,085. Lot 4 was not disposed of. THE Gastle contains the Bills, read a firet may be avoided in future. There is howe a that even argo laden time at leat Legislative Council meeting, steamer will not be detained theg for the naturalization of Fung Mingshan, us
quarantine at Sydney. This look Wong She-tai, Shi Shan-kai, Pang Im, IP if the people of New South Hin-kwong, and Un Man-to The tended even to sacrifice the tlemen named shall enjoy the rights, of
China rather than rezave the British subjects in Hongkong, but not else- where.
Byer, no AESLIZATION
rece This policy, we should think, mus setract – the attention of
We would remind our readers of the suiter (overnment, as any action contrary in spiri
serial Treaty must be illegal in way