JOHN BULL AND HIS ISLAND. XVIII.
THE FRENCH COLONY-PRANOJE HOCIETIES. There are about thirty thousand French people established in England, and the
umber is increasing every day.
Twenty years ago-not more-our com- patriots living in this great city know little or nothing of one another.
It was sufficient to announce yourself as French to have the door of the French Embassy closed in your face.
Every man is more or less wars in a foreign land. When he is on the Continent, the Englishman shuns his compatriots-at loant he does not seek their acquaintance. Who are thoy at home? he says to himself. This feeling no longer exists in London among the French colony, now largo, indus- triaus, compact and united,
of finding out, in this great maze that we live in, a certain · porzon- whose spine. they are kind enough to give L. In this way, a provincial town coun- eillor appealed to me a short while ago, to inform him what had become of a certain Mim Gordon of the Untied-Kingdom, whom he had the oxtroms pleasure of moeting at the secside. In the are manner, a worthy family lately asked me to give them some news of a missing mombo who, said they, bad enlisted in my army, and was serving in the colonies néo-Irlande ise,
The French National Society has given rise to another Society no less ussful · T
of Trond mean the National Society teachers in England The professors of French language and literature in the Universities and great Fublic Schools are men of high attainments; bet outside these
Mails.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS PUSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR
THE CHINA MAIL
Intimations.
PATRONIZED BY THEÁRISTOCRACY AND ELITE, RXTENSIVELY ÚRED IN THRÁMY AND NAYT, AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE CHADING MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS.
Y. Protected by the Royal Letters Pabad, dated October 11, 1889. 1.. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE,
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA,DH COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS. NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND FORTS OF BRAZIL, AND LA PLATA;
LONDON AND ANTWERP.
ALSO
THE SAFEST RELIABIL CF PHOS.
Hongkong Rates of Postage:
transit.
12 (No. 6524-JUNE 21, 1884
POST OFFICE NOTICE: Unclaimed Oorrespondence,
15 Jun 21, 1684.
Leim, Pap
1
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& Co.
2. The following cannot be transmitted: Parcols insuficiently packed or protected, or liable to be crushed (as bandboxes, In the following Statements and Tables) Opium, Glaas, Liquids, Explosive sub- the Fates are given in cents, and are, for states, Matches, Indigo Dyestuff, Ice, Lotters per haif ounce, for Books and Mont, Fish, dau, Fruit, Vegetables, or whatever is dangerous to the Mails, ur Patterns, per two prices,
Newspapers over four ounces in weight likely to become offensive or injurious in All You Woy
Alton, Herbert J:1 sro chuigód as double, troble, &c., as tho case may be, dat such papers or paskets of 3. Parcels are as a general rule forwarded Anderson, Tokt. 1 tegd.Larkin
Astle, J. W. R. 1Lianco, D.. Newspapers must not be folded together as Packet To India they are forwarded by Bind, 3, 1 papers may be sent at Book Rate. Two by Private Ship, not by Contract fail Arnold, les Addis Levy Fred. B. ona, uor must anything whatever be inserted the P. & D. and Indian Mail Packets only, Barrett, W. R. 1 sxcept bond fida Supplements. Printed to Ceylon by P. 50. only. No respon Batohalános, Flo: 1 mattar may, howev, he stclosed, if the
untess Registered, and then only to Bein Belm whols be paid at Book Rato. Prices One parcel, opted with regard to any Besley PREPARATION eat any be paid either as Newspapers or the amount of $10.
Benson, A. F. Benett, E. F 4. The public are cautioned not to con
Blue Donald found these facilities with a Farcel Fost to Europe &c., which does not exist.
ABD ONLY
PHOBOS.
THE zemarkable offency of Dr. Bright's Phosphodyne is now well known
Books
London a French selves confounded with hundreds of impos-/and C, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, throngoout the Globe, and is acknowledged music, &c. The churgo on them is thesamo
Bosides the Franch Boneyclont Society, the French Hospital, and several accia tions of more or less importance, in 1890 thera was founded National Society, reckoning at the present time nearly a thonяand members.
Jextract the following from its statutes:- A clever young professor in London hnd The growing importance of the French the tappy and patriotia lden of grouping tu
in London, the large interesta repre-gether all the French tracurs really worthy eolany
of the name, and of luring an association Hented by it, have created the desire for an organisation capable of uniting its various laving for aim, firstly, to develop and ins elements and binding them together into a compact whole, and of kooping alive among ita homburg the oxalted sentiments of patriotism and humanity.
toms of all rations, not excopting Franca, above places. who call themselves teachers of French
I. A society for the benefit of the Frouch residing in England has boon formed and denominated the "Société Nazionale Française."
IL. Its special aitu in to create relations of ostem and friendship among ita mein. bera by giving them facilitica for becoming known to each other; and its general at is to defend the interest of the colony and to study philcaophical and maral questions. between those members whose tantes ur occupations are aimilar, three sections have been formed -
1884.
grent institutions are to be found arabers ON THURSDAY, the 26th June, 1994, at Noor, the Company's S. 8. of taluted louchert, who, through not occupying positions that bring them into no- SAGHALIEN, Commandant HOMERY, tice, have the mortification of seeing thom-with
will leave this Port for the Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Morenilles, and se. copted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Urdors Nonate, will be granted until prove the touching of French, and to sprand Cargo will be received on board until 4 a knowledge of the language in England:p.m., Specin and Parcels until 3 p.m. en (Parcela are not and secondly, to catablish a fund for provide the 25th June, 1834 ing aged and intime members with pecuniary to be sent on board; they must be left at
Our gent
Victor the Agency's Office.) afsistance and pensions.
Contents and ralue of Packages aro re- Hugs is Honorary President of this young Society, and the names of our severts and quired. most flustrious literary men are to be found For further particulars, apply at the on the list of ite Honory Committen, An Company's Office. English Honorary Committee is in process of forurtion, and everything seems to promise a brilliant future for this suberesting associ ation.
6
The mendor of any Registored Article on paying an extra foo of 8 conts.
The limit of weight for Books and Com- may accompany it with a letum Receipt
morial Papors to Foreign Post Offices 4lba. Patterns for much offices are limited to 9 ounces, and must not exceed thead dimensions 8 inches by 4 inches by 9 inches.
It is necessary that the following rules bo strietly observed,
1. No Letter or Packet, whether to be registered or registered, can be received fur Tostage if it contams gold or silver money, jewels, precious articles, or any thing that, as a general rule, is liable to Customs duties.
This Regulation prohibits the sending of Patteria of dutiable articles, unless the quantity sout bo so mall as to make the sample of no value.
2.
3. This limits of weight allowed are as follows:--
Books and Papers-to British Officos, ó lbs; to the Continent, &c., 4 lbs. Patterns to British Officos, 6 lbs. if with, out intrinsic value; to the Continent Sze., 8 oz.
Brigg, E, A Brooke, Mies
Jeania
Linday, Chas S. 1 Mastellen, W. T. 1
2
1.
75
Manitoki, J. V. 6 Marshall. F. J. 1
1:rogd Malher, H.
1
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1
1 isga Mitobel, R.
Chibido, Wo1
Nathan
1
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81
Mramowitsch, Kanz, Leon
2
L. 1
Pagdon, K. Yrs 1-
Paita, Capt
Paul, Edward
Podgrelt, W. 9. 1
1
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1
Par, Monsieur 1 Phillips, Chuo. Mes 1 Plarn, H.
Placa Pedro, 1. '1 Porter, Miss Bagöünio, Win.. 1
Neil, Richard Notion E. T. Nicolson, P.`H, 2 Clin Abrang 1900 Noll, Clamans 1 Comstock Harry 1 · Norville, Goo. Cotton opt Dalltel, Hong,
Dalzial, Ma Danenberg, Destrous, B. F. 1 Eins, S. B... Ewes & Co. Fields, Miss Freideas, H. Golead, Mr. Ghika, X. D. Gibson, Miss Gomes, M. A Gould, Cha. Graham, R. W. Graham Tom. Hanush, Jau Horsey, G.B.4.1 Bill, Wo. Hoofioh, .
•-1 Formandos, Robt. 1 ⠀⠀
1pard Rhodes, Geo, IL &
Richarde, Aribar Robinann, C. Eaman Mal
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Icard Mangokusai
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1 rogd.Selwaria, J.
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2 2rgd.Schuldreich
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Shang, Rabow 1 regd.
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2 Shopperson, W. 1
1
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Commersial Papers signify such papers as, though Written by Hand, do not bour the character of an netual or personal corrs spondence, such as involens, deeds, cupied by the first medical men in Europe to be as for books, but, whatever the weight of the most efficacious medicino bitherto disa pasket containing any partially written covered for Weak and Shattered Constitu- paper; it will not be charged long than lions, Nurycas Dability, Aversion or Inca- ants. Phints, pacity for Study. Ludigration, Female Com- Flatulence, Lavor Complaints, Pimples, Impoverished Blood, and all dis Startboca of Breath, Paine in the Head, cases caused by a long residence in tropical clinates, for which iron, crury, iodide of potushi, c. are given in various forms, of on to the destruction of the patient's health. The beneficial effects of Dr. Bamont's Etusphodgue are frequently shown from the first day of ita administration, ky a ro-
Countries of the Postal Uxion. markable increase of nervous power, with a feeling of vigour and comfort, to which the
Tho Union may be taken to comprise patient Las long been anaccustomed, entire- ly overcoming that dull, inactive, and sing- Europe, all foreign possessions in Asia, Japan, W. Africa, Egypt, Mauritius, ali Acting Agent.al disposition which many perous exper-merica, Marico, Salvador, Brazil,
976ence in all their actions.
Dr. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODINY.-The only Paru, Chili, Venczucia, The Argenting Jasics, Trinidad, Guinne Ropublic, by Her Majesty's Registrar of Trade Marks. Beware of counterfeit Phosphotyres and all Danish, French, Netherlands, Portu: contents of such correspondance loat while Kersers.D.A. L. Turners
passing through the Post, to the extont of Klidowachter, worthless imitations baring similar names; guess and Spatish Colonies.
Wah Young, regd. pol. Countries nor in the Union.-Tha chief | $10, in cortain cases, provided --
Moutier
Wilom, C. H. ical profession. Being prepared from countries not in the Union are the Aus
Wong Chan Thai '7 1. That the sender duly observed all the Klingfeld, W. 1
Kwong Man Shing 1 rgd Yu Kee Obsolete Formulas, they are absolutely un-tralasian Group, and S. Africa,
conditions of Begistration required, Postage to Union Countries.
2. That the latter was securely enclosed reliable, and iu solde cases positively dan-
in a reasonably strong envelope. Dr. Butcher's PHOSPODYNE is sold only General Rates, by any zouto z in Cases at 10.64, by all Chemists and Letters, Fatont Medicine Vendors throughout the Post Cards, Globo, Full Directions for uso, in 16 Lan-Registration, Navepapers, guages, accompany each caso..
Books, Patterns and}
2 conta por 2 2. Comm. Papers, There is no charge on redirected curre
L MARTIN,
Hongkong, June 13, 1884.
Indemnity for the Loss of a Registered Article
Tko Peat Ofloó is not legally responsible for tho safe delivery of Registered correspon- Kao Lee
11. In order to facilitare intercourse colony would appear at first sight to be an Occidental & Oriental Steam-eticine of that name granted certificates Honduras, Bermuda, Labuan, Hawaii, with derco, but it is prepared to make good the Kenroy, E.
2.
Ship Company.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS
Although all the needs of the French tisfied, thore is still another which makes itali felt: it is the want of a French bynie Our compatriots in London are obliged to
they are in no way recognized by the me- commercial section for the study send their children to Euglial schools Many of them have married English women, and the hybrid iesne of these marriages i all but lost to France, and even incapable for the most part of speaking French. Parents begin to feel concerned about this state of things, and think that a your conz bining the advantages of a French educa tina and English training, would respond to a need which is felt more and moze every
of commercial questions.
A scicatific and literary section for the study of the progress of science and
literature.
3. An artistic section concerning itself with the fine arts, and able to give a special attraction to the general eetings of the society by the help of the talent
which some of its members may possess.
This
TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND 80UTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE, VIA
AND
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
gerous.
CAUTION ASK FOR
socicly is destined to render vary short, confidence is restored, pai ed for San Francisco, via Yokohama, DR. DRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE,
Eroat service. What, cannot be done in- dividualy can be done collectively.
triotin has shaken off its lethargy, the French Colony in England, which in cresce every year in number and import ance, will cre long be a little power capable
Material interests will not be the only unes protected by this nzsociation. The French National Socialy will keep alive in the hearts of all its members the lovu and of playing a part of the first order, to the remembrance of the mother-country, too! proft of Botli France and England. soon forgotten in this land where every one tiven for himself and to himseli. French National Society gives frequent entertainments, sometimes a bull, at other times & concert or a dramatic performance. Those accial gatherings make those who join in them forgot that they are in exile, an
th The
exile none the less sad for being voluntary They are in France once more in this spirit
Let us hope, however, that they will not be too exclusivo, but that they will con- tinue to study our good neighbours, the English Maury Fronc people in England carry their horror of everything English
I know une who has a ridiculous extent.
in this lived nearly twenty yes
country, but who boasts of not knowing a word of English. I know others who, ou the con- trary, delight in disparging our dear coun. try whenever they have an occasion; who havo altered their names to make ther appear more English, and whose only regret is that they have not red whiskers.
Both courses are equally to be avoided. The mission of the French who live in England is a doable one: it should be theirs
to make France known to the English, whu, with the exception of avale who tra vel, know it not they have also to unke us better acquainted with England, hither to a closed letter for us.
I will tell ya what Now, listen well the Standard Geographies teach English boys and girls about 115.
Government Notification.
No. 56.
HAKBOER DEPARTMENT.
The following Hals regarding signalling at the Beak are pablished for general in formation.
By Commate,
FREEFOX STEWART, Acting Colonice Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Offico, Hongkong, 17th Felmuary, 1883. NIGNAL STATION, VICTOLIK PEAK, WINGKONG,
1823 Feet dor Na Level.
1. The Union Jack will be hosted at the Maat Head when any vessel is being signalled.
The Commercial Code of Signals for all Nations will be usel at the Station.
3. All Sigula mule by vessels in the Offing will be repeated.
4. When Signaling to Men-of-War in the harbour or so l Offing, White En aign will ba hoisted at the Flagstaff, and at the Mast Head of the Mau-of-War
D. When a Stumer, or the smoko ole
Steer, is righted, the Compas learing at the Yard Am, and Distans off at the Mat Head, will be listed. If, when the vessel is made ont, she is not a fail Stem cr, the Vessel's Distinguishing Flag will be
TELE S. S. OCEANIC will be despatch- WEDNESDAY, the 2nd July, at 3 p.m. Connection being made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shangliai and Japan ports.
All Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; and same will be received at the Company's Office, until o p.m. the day previous to Railing.
who
And do not be persuaded to take any
stitutes.
10 cents per & oz.
3 conts each,
10 cents,
2 conta each,
Cheap Beds and Possibly Dangerous Suspendence within the Postal Union. Agonia-A. S. WATSON & Co., Hongkong.
A. S. WATHON & Co., Shanghai,
"SULPHOLINE LOTION."
N External Means of CURING SHIN RETURN PASSAGES-Passengers,
There is DISEASES
scarcely y have paid full fare, re-embarking at San eruption but will yield to "Sulpholine" in a Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) few days, and commence to fado away, ever within six months, will be allowed a discount if it seuns past cure. Ordinary pimples, of 20% from Rotaris Fare; if ru-embarking redness, blotches, sunt, roughness, vanish within one year, an allowance of 10 % will as if by magic; whilst, old, enduring skin be made from Return Fare, Pro Faid Re: disorders, that have plagued the autorers tum. Passage Ordons, available for one year, for years, however deeply rooted they may will be issued at a Discount of 25% from be, Sulpholino" will auccessfully attack Returu Parc Tease alloicances de not apply them. It destroys the animalulm which to through fures from China and Japan to cause the unsightly, irritably painful Europe.
aductions, nad always produces a clear, healthy, natural condition of the skin. "Sipholino Lotion is sold by most Che- mists. Bottles, 23. 91. Made only by J. PEPPER & Co., London.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo destined to ports beyond San Francisco, should be sent to the Company's Obices addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Francisco.
For further information as to Freight and Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 604, Queen's Fond Central DLIVER PILLS (without Mercury).
Ayant.
F. E. FOSTER,
Hongkong, June 16, 1884. -
Insurances.
1000
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED,
Tatt
AGENTS for the above Company are
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, November 5, 1883.
855
- LIVER COMPLAINTS. KING'S DANDELION & QUININE THE BEST REMEDY FOK BILIOUS. NESS, STOMACH DERANGEMENT, FLATULENCE, PAINS BETWEEN THE SHOULDEES, BAD APPETITE, INDI GESTION, AUIDITY, HEADACTIE, HEARTBURN, and all other symptons of disordered liver and dyspepsia. Acknow lodged by many eminent surgeons to be the safest and mildest pills for every constitu tion. In beson, at la. 1d., 28 d., and 4. d. Sold by Chemists throughout the
France (Character).-in France, the bstituted for the Comas Signal, audit THE Undersigned having been appointed workl. tradesmen leave the cat of their will be kept fiying until the Siap anchom prepared to BRANT POLICIES on MARINE business to their wives, while they them- The Distance Sigust will be kept up fiftena RISKS to all parts of the World, at current selves are at cafes, promenades, or other inttes after the Steamer is made out. pisces of anusement... 'Liventions- 6. If the Steamer is a regular Mail ness is a prominent characteristic of the Steamer a tan will be fred, and a Ball over nation. Every third mother is unmarried, the English, French, or American Ensig and overy third child has a stain on his
with the Distance off at that time, will b birth.*
shown at the Mast Had The C Upen the principle that everything which Signal and Symbol will bo hauled down is printed must ho true, children swallow The Ball and Enaign will be kept up unl all these incongruities iko zo much gospel the vessel anchors. The Distance Signal is with such materials that their heads will be kept flying for half-an-hour, and raatoited. This is the result: I extracted changed at bach successive half hour to show the following from the easy of a National the Distance off at those times. When the School child, which examiner had the
the
NOTICE.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY.
THE Unders are prepared to acost
Risks on First Class Godowns at
NORTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, May 19, 1881.
indiscretion to show me. I keep the style is betwent Greer, Island and per cent. us premiaru per annum.
North Point of Hongkong the Distans intact: English trade is honest, but Frouch Signal will be hauled down. If the Mail is far from being so... The depreda Stanmor is not in the Harbour when it is tions committed overy night on our coasts too dark to distinguish flags, a red light will by Froach corsaira conpel us to keep, tabe exhibited at the West Yard Arm, ora groat expense, a whole. army of enant-i light at the East Yard Arar until he
green guarcia,
anchore. We are not rich farther advanced in
7. River Steamem will not be signalled.
France. . A postarintveral hd The approach of other Stewners from Macao spokon of a young English who or Canton be made known by showing was going to settle in Australia, wrote to the National, or House Flag and Symbol me one day: What he is going to settle
nt Yard Arni.
in Australia Can it be possible? Going If a Flag showing that an Officer of to live with savages ↑
high rank is on board an inevasing vesel, a M. Blanchard de Farges, French Consul-atmilar Flag will be shown above the Ball, General in London, în a very clover speech or the Flag alone will be hoisted at the that he made at the Congress of French Mass Head.
teachers, held in the month of January, 9. The approach of Men-of-War and Sail- 1883, expressed himself in these termsing Vessels will ho notitied by their proper Gentlemen, I will not allow myself to be Symbola and National Colours, or Hoge drawn into the subject of politice, which Fags, at the Quarter of the Yard, or at the would be out of place hore, and which are Yard Arm
neither to my taste, nor exactly within my Nate.The Distances of vessels will be i province; but I will say, or, rather, I will estimated from the Peak, ah will be made repeat, without quitting my own department, by means of the Numerals which are attach- that if we know all our European neighbours ed to the letters in the table of Flage.
as well as we are knowu is them, wo should spare ourselves many disappointments, or, at least, many a false step. It is a fact of
which I receive ample proof every day, and
if it will not be trespassing upon your time, I will with your permission, szplava mý moaning.
H. G. THOMSET, N.,
Barbour Munter, iks.
Money Orders. 1-Money Orders are exclunged with Gentlemen, every Foxel rail bring the following countries :--- me dozens of business lettres. These lotters
Ceylor.. sometimes drive me to despair, because,
India though I have every desire to give satisfae
put Japan.* tion to their authors, they themselves put it out of my power to do so by calling upon New South Wales. United Kingdom,
me to perform impossiblities,
Fort Darwin.
South Australia. Straits Settlements. Tasmania.
Victoria. which prove
Western Australia on the part of most of them an utter ignor. Queensland
-The Hongkong Post Office also ismer ance of England, ber institutions, and customs. Some ask me to use my private orders on Shanghai, and vice versa.
3.The commission is as follows-fa-
authority, and take vigorous proceedings cording to the currency the order is drasu against a defaulting debtor or a swindler:
wife, husband, daughter or son, just as it Up to £2, or 310, or R. 20, 0.20 cente
others call upon me to restoro a missing
in)
had a brigade of policemen at hand to collar them, and put them on board the French boat by force, without any more ado.
The greater number set me the task
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£5, or $25, or R. 30,..............0.40
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£7, or $35, or 700.60
£10, or 350, or R100,......0.80
R150, 81.00.
-No Order must exceed £10 or
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(less drawn on India, when Histo
This quotation, X. will adat, mms have limit), nor will more than two such orders
taken zway the breath of many an English resuler be sugd to the same person, in favour of of may book. I think, however, that two English- paper, including the Daily News, might as well the same payos, by the same wil.
5. Suas not exceeding $50 may here have taken it for granted that I was giving a
athlal quotation, instead of insituating that it mitred between the Forts of China by was more or less a fabrication of my brain. The means of Postage Stampa, kubject to a first part of the quotation is to be found in charge of ono per cent, for cashing them, Comondil's Geography, and Diascondin Mackay's. or Money Ordera can be granted on Parti These Sooks bare, 200 through over shantred where there are agencies of the Hongkong editions, and are in una prerywhere. I feel con Post Office. vinced that, in exposing each vile teaching, "I shall have every fair and right-minded. English. paa on my aide.Mix O'FZzi
* Na orders ou fayan are issued at the Kribb Fost Office, Shanghai,
938
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
PEPPER'S QUININE & IRON TONIO DOUSES and develops the nervous ener gies, enriches the blond, prometes appetio, dispala languor and depression, for- tation the digestive organs. Is a specific remedy for neuralgia, indigestion, favers chost affections, and in wasting diseasca, The whole scrofulous tendencies, frame is greatly invigorated by Pepper's Tonic,
the mental faculties brightened, the constitution greatly strengthened, and a re- ture to robust health certain. Bottles, 32 dosos, 48. Ed. Sold by Chemists every where. Made only by J. PETTER & CO., Loncluti.
Postage to Non-Union Countrien. Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, and Fiji, vie Torres Straits, Letters, 10; Ro- gistration, 10; Nowspapers, 2; Books and Fattore, 2: Via Ceylon, Letters, 25 Ro- gistration, 10; Nowspapers, 2; Books and Patterns, 2.
Natal, the Cape, St. Helena, Ascen aion, Bolivia, Letters, 25; Registration, 10; Newspapers, 5; Books and Patterns. 6.
LOCAL, POSTAGE.
and the Philip- China, Tongui, rect (d), Cochin-
for Hongkong, Japan, Siam di-
Genora! Local Ratos" Macao, China,
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cents
Post Bocks, Par-Newspapers
"per 3 of each.
Letters Dards
cels and and Prices Regis
per 2
Pallares
Current,tration.
cents.
cerds.
cents.
Shrinis, E.
Smith, B. K.
1
2 Somerville, D. 1.
1 regd. Stansford, Mr
1
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Tong Hang
DETAINED.
1
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1 regd.
1 regil.
Chinese Address, fihal, 1 leitor, & conis is pay.
Bangkok, do, ão.
Da Do.
Votoia, 8.0, 1 letter, 10 cents
3. That application was made to the Postmaster General of Hongkong immedi ately the loss was discovered, the envelope being invariably forwarded with such appli-tv. J. C. Thoma, cation unless it also is loat,
to pay.
1 papar, 3 cents to pay.
New York
For Merchant. Ships.
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4. That the Postmaster General is satis tied that the loss ecourred whilst the corres pondence was in the custody of the British Postal adicinistration in China, that it was not caused by any fault on the part of the Aliabad -0° › 1 L C. Wado 3 sender, by destruction by fire, of shipwreck, Annie Lelo
Lady Harewood or by the dishonesty or negligence of any Ashington, 6.4.1
Lothidr Ben Lerik, Ba1 Lucis person not in the employment of the
Вешенке, 38. 2 regd-Macedon Hongkong Post
Birth, .*. 5. No compensation can be paid for mere Bonale Lanie damage to fragile articles such as portrails, Capen, s. watches, handsomely bound books, & Carondelet, 1 which rich their destination, although in Chrysalite, B. a broken or deteriorated condition.
Post Office.
Chair, Jinricksha, and Boat Dartmouth
Hire.
LEGALISED TARIFF OF FARES FOR CHAIS,
CHAIR BEARERS, AND, BOATS,
IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG.
Chairs and Ordinary Pullaway Boats.. Half hour.....10 cts. Hour 20 da Three hours...6D ets. Six hours....70 cts.
Day (from 0 to 6), One Dollar.
Macedonia
2
Martta
1
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Mcaya
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2 Modena, 8.B
Montorosa, 8,
Cicero Clyde
Colberton, 8.i
Naghan, 3.B
Darotlo Käentope Ellvanizere, s. 4 Ele
1
Nanaimo
1
Nanshram
Nestorian
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Nycoya
Forest King
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9. Oppsser
Frank Carvil
1
2
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PG. Carvil
Plantain
14 Platypus, tisí 1 Rambler
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TO VUSTODIA FEAE,
- Single Trip,
Four Coolies,
81.00
Thres Coolios,
Two Coolios,
0.85 Horcajes -0.70
Foar Coolies,
Hospor, E...
8
1
Ingeborg, a... Iolani, s..1 ...$1,50 Jowallan Brame 1
1.20 Joseph Arblb, s. 2 1.00 Koguren, sa.
Return (dirent or by Pokfu Lam).
Threo Coolina, ........ Two Coolies,
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Rookhampton,1,2, 4- Backres
Seramenta Barale Higrót Suuthors Crosa. Timone
Tankins, 8.6. Unloc
1 Viking, se. Yanwath
West Awazilian 10
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Books, etc. without Covers Aponde.
Belleft
20.60 Br. Medical Journal
0.60 Corriere della sera.
0,40 Curielo da India
Courier.
Four Coolies,
Three Coolies,
Two Coolies,
Retum (direct or by Fok-fa Lam).
Die Puss
Four Coolies,
...$1.00
Dimancoliest
Three Coalios,
0.85
Electrical Review.
Two Cooties,...
10.70
(d, Fix Singapore, 10 cents.
Detwon Hongkong, Canton, and Macao more than three hours. exits.
Field
Gazelto da Portugal.
Local Delivery.
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Hull News,
The Return Fare embraces a trip of not
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Juricksha
1. All correspondence posted before 5 TARAZACUM & FODOPHYLLIN..
p.m. on any week day for addresses in AIS fluid combination, extracted from.
Victoria will be delivered the same day, medicinal roots, is now used instead and generally within two hours, unless the of blue pill and calornel for the sure of delivery should be retarded by the Contract Quarter of an hour or less, dyspepsia, biiousness, and all symptoms of Maia,
Half an hour, congestion of the livor, which are generally
Invitatione, &c. can generally be no hour, pain beneath the shoulders, headache,
appetite, ferrad tongue, dis delivered within Visteria at the private Three hours, posable fa greeable taste in the morning, giddines, houses of the addresses rather than at disturbance of the atomask, and feeling of places of business, if a wish to that effect general depression. It is the safest medi-be exprazsed by the sender, otherwise all cice. Taraxacum and Podophyllin is a correspondence is invariably delivered at 14 faid made only by J, TEPPER, Bedford the nearest place of business.
Laboratory, London, whose name in on every label Bottlea, 2x Bd. Sold by all Chendiste.
THE Undersigned, Aurres of the above Company, are authorized to Inance against FIRE at Current Rates
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1882.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
LOOKYEE'S SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER
ALL darken grey hair, and in a few Wust completely bring back the ma
(FIRE AND LIFE)·
CAPITAL, Two MILLIONS STERLING.
tural colour. The effect is superior to that HE Undersigned are prepared to grant produced by a direct dye, and does not TULE
Forces against the Risk of FIRE on injure the skin. Large bottles, is d. Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Lockyer's is equal to the most expensive Goods on board Yeasels and on Bulls of hair restorer. Yussels in Harbour, at usual Tora and Conditions
Proposals for Info Assurances will be re- ceived, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.
LOCKYER'S SULPHUR HAIR RESTORER
TS the best for restoring gray bair to its former colour.. It produces a perfectly
If required, protection will be grantes on autural shade, and is quite harmless. Vala first class Livea up to £1000 na Singic able for destroying sourt and encouraging 1755 For Rates of Fremiums, forms of pre-rowth of row linir. Sold everywhere. Foals or any other information, apply to
Lifts,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Agents, Hinglang & Canton. Hongkong, January 4, 1867.
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Fire Department. Policies issued for long or short periods at current rates.
Life Department. Policies issued for sums not exceeding £5,000 at reduced rates,
~HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, July 25, 1872.
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