For Sale.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. VICTORIA EXCHANGE, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
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ZIJE, FOLLOWING
8 ALE
STORES.
York HAMS.
Roll BUTTER.
Topooan BUTTER.
French BUTTER:
EFF'S COCOA
VAN HOUTEN'S COCOA, Picnic TONGUES, MACKEREL in 5tb Tins, RAISINS and CURRANTS. Crystallized FRUITS.
SAVORY & Moons's Now Infant FOOD.
BARNES & Co.'s JAMS.
Potted MEATS,
PATE DE FOIS GRAS.
Swiss MILK.
BORFEN'S
CONDENSED
MILK.
COOKING STOVES. KEROSINE LAMPS.
WINES, &c.
GILBER'S Sparkling SAUMUR, Pts. & Qis. SACCONE'S MANZANILLA, SAQCONE'S Old Invalid PORT.
Old Bourbon WHISKY.
BURKE's Old Irish WHISKY.
Royal Glendee WHISKY,
MARSALA.
&
o.,
&c.
THE USUAL ASSORTMENT
of
Notices to Consignees. To-day's Advertisements.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMFES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEKS.
8.8. BRECONSHIRE, FROM HAM- BURG, ANTWERP, LONDON
AND SINGAPORE, JONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods, with the creep- tion of Opium, are being lauded at their risk into the Godowns of lur Undersigned at Wanchai, bohind the premises known as No. 8. Blus Buildings,' whence and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivary ingy be obtained. Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un loss notice to the contrary be given tofore 10a.m. TO-HORROW.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods ramaining after the 17th Instant, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 17th February, 1886, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Dills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agenta. Hongkong, February 10, 1886.
Entertainment.
THEATRE
THE
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286
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI (Taking Cargo & Pampers at through rates for CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE)
The Co.'s Steamship
Kutsarg
les
Captain YOUNO, will be despatched as shove To MORROW, the 17th instant, at 4 pm.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, February 16, 1888,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
uents.
HONGKONG FLOWER SHOW. THE FOURTEENTH ANUAL EXHIBI
TION will be held in the BOTANIO GARDENS, on
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY the 18th and 19th February, 1886.
ALL EXHIBITS Must be Entered not lator than the 16th Instant, and PLANTS IN FOTS. should be sent in on the 17th Instant
By-kind permission of Colonel Forres and the Officers, the Band of the Northamp tonshire Regiment will play in the Gardena, on THURSDAY, commencing at 3 o'clock, of Ad- and on FRIDAY, by the courtesy:
niral RIBUNE, the Band of the French 319 flagship Turenne will perform, commencing
at the same hour.
THE Undersigned has received instruc
Sivus from Dr. Husgastrono, to Sell by Public Auction, on
MONDAY,
DEPARTURES.
February 16:
Anton, for Hofhow and Pakhoi. Ascalon, for Saigon. Yangfase, for Shanghai. Carisbrooke, for Saigon Atalanta, for Shanghai. Nepard, for Europe. Chipchase Casile, for Whampoa Fushun, for Whatopas. Don Juan, for Manila.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVRE
Per Taichiou, froth Bangkok, 13 Chinese, Por Rosgar, from Bombay, &c, 111 Chinese
Por Frishun, from Shanghai, Miss Finnay, Mrs Lewis, Biru Beiter, Capt. Burr, Mossre E. M. Sang and servant, Rodgers, Foster, Funuhara and 29 Chinese, for Hongkong, and Mr Simpson, for Canton:"
and 20 Pot Signuð, from Pakhot, Mr Tip
A durission:-First Day, $1, Second Day: Chinese.
20 Cents.
On FRIDAY, Sailors and Soldiers in
Umform and Schools will be admifted
FREE,
Tickets for the First Day may be obtained the 22nd February, 1886, at 2 p.m., at his from LANE, ORAWroxo & Co. Residence, No. 3, Murtison Hill,-
THE WHOLE OF HIS
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c,
comprising
ÜLLTONNE COVERED DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, OTTOMAN, BLACKWOOD MARBLE-TOP TABLES and TEA-POYS, VIENNA CHAIRS, ROYAL, and DAVENPORT.
HALL.
HE HONGKONG AMATEUR
DRAMATIC CLUB
Have the honor to announce that the SECOND PERFORMANCE
TOM
of the Season will take place, on THURSDAY,
18th February, 1886, at 9 pm... when will be performed TAYLOR'S COMEDY
ry Agra; entitled *THE OVERLAND ROUTE." Tickets ($2 each) may be obtained from Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, on and after Monday, 15th February.
H. M. THOMSETT, Hon. Secretary.
Hongkong, February 11, 1885.
287
To-day's Advertisements.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.
The Steamship
Cassandra, Capt. HAERIOD, will be V dadaspatched for the above
OILMAN'S STORES, Porta TOMORROW, the 17th Lustant, at
at the
Loveat Possible Prices
FOR
CASN.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, February 10, 1886.
J
FOR SALE.
280
& Co.❜8
ULES M UM M
OHAMPAGNE, Quarts820 per Case of I doz
བྷ་ Pints.821 Dubos Frères & de Gernon & Co.'
BORDEAUX CLARETS AND
WHITE WINES. Barter's Celebrated. Bailey Bree'
WHISKY,-87 per Case of 1 doz QIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Hongkong, July 18, 1884.
NOW READY.
PRICE, $1.00.
1187
4 p..
318
For Freight.or Passage, apply to
STEMSSEN & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, February 16, 1886,- THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Cu.'s Steamship
Esmuralda,
Captain TAYLER, will be despatched for the above Port on FRIDAY, the 19th Last., at 5 p.,.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
General Managerz. Hongkong, February 16, 1886,
COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW Amo
BY E. H. PARKER,
Can be obtained from KELLY & WALSH at Shanghai and Hongkong, LAN, ORAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, and at the China Mail Office
THE
Destination.
322
EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD, WHATNOTE DINNER, Desser and BREAK- FAST SETS, GLASS and PLATED WARE, Du FLEX KEROSINE TABLE LAMPS,
DOUTLE and SINGLE IRON BERSTEADS, DOUBLE-WINGED WARDROBE, TOILET TABLE and GLASS, and WASHSTAND.
dino,
Schedules of Prizes can be obtained from
W. 31. B. ARTHUR, ~ Hon. Secretary Awa
323 Dengkong, February 16, 1888.
Not Responsible for Debts, Jeither the Captain, the Agents, nos
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their way in Honghang Harbour
CARONDELST, American ship, Capt. W. F. Stetson-Messageries Maritimes.
FRÖHLICH, Gerina brig, Captain W
A COTTAGE PIANO, by LUNAU LURERE, Meller.Wieler & O
Era
PLANTS. Erc., Erc., Catalogues will be issued. TERMS OF SALE. —Ás unatomary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer, Hongkong, February 10, 1888,
TO LET.
321
Geonos, British barque, Capt. William Grant-Captain.".
SOUTHERN CHIEF, Avionican ship, Capt. J. Rosa--Captain
TAIOHIOW, British steamer, Captain J. Newton-Yaon Fat. Hong.
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SHIPPING.
ARBÍVALS,
February 16, 1886 :--- Independent, German steamer, 871, A Hasenwinkel, Saigon February 10, Rico and POR-Paddy-WIELER & CO.
COLLEGE CHAMBERS' (late BUTAL DE L'UNIVERS), Single Rooms or Sotres of APARTMENTS.
TWO Furnished BUNGALOWS,
FOOLUM
No. 3, SEYMOUR TERRACE.
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.
324 Hongkong, February 16, 1886.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
YONSIGNERS of the following Cargo are requested to sand in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and to take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
Ex Gungs and Anadyr, YS (in dia), 6/73arku Rat Traps. HTI 45110 Samples.
8 (iz dia.), 4541 diek Iron
6 packages shipped
London to order.
Taichiou, British steamer, 862, J. New ton, Bangkok February 9, Rise & General
YUEN FAT HONG.
Grafton, British steamer, 1,158, Seaborne, Saigon February 10, Rice.-OAPTAIN.
Pearl, British steamer, 705, W. L. Mank, Saigon February 10, Rica-RUN HINCHAN Kashar, British sir, 1.515, F. Speck, Bombay January 27, and Singapore Feb. 9, General.-P. & O, §. N. Co.
Gratitude, British steamer, 1,201, N. C. Wake, Kutchimutza February 12, Coal... M. B. M. N. S. Co.
1,604, A. Fish, Cainese steamer, Croad, Shanghai February 13, General,-0. M
8. N ∙Junie, German barque, 424, J. F. Kroncke, Quin-hon February 1 Salt WILLEN & Co.
Co.
Fet-ho, Chinese cruiser, from Swatow, Signal, German steamer, 86, 0. A fun dewadt, Pakhoi February 12, Hoihow 14, and Micso 16, General:SIEMSSEN & CO.
CLEARED.
Tritos, for Saigon.
at Tantallon, for Nagasaki.. Crusader, or Haiphong. Yoritomo Maru, for Nagasaki. Folien, for Coast Ports, Anchises, for Shanghai.
320 Duburg, Er Bangkok.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent, Hongkong, February 16, 1886...
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Vessels.
Captain
Celebes (s). Sumatra (8). Volgu (8)
de Haan
Bombay, via Straits ..................... Keband Yokohama...... Lmdon, vis Suez Canal.......... Stentor (s) Londen, o., via Suaz Uanal... Cardiganshiro (8).
Esmeralda (5).. Manila
&c., via Saigon....., Djemaah (e)
San Francisco, via Yokohama.. Oceanic (A).... San Francisco, vis Yokohama..City of Bío de
NOW BRADY
San Francisco
Kutsang (6). THE COMMERULAL LAW AFFECTS
Shanghai ING CHINESE with special refer- Shangbai...
Saghalien (3).. Jason (3). ence to PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION AND Shanghai, vís Awoy
LAWB IN HONGKOND.
Svatov, Amry and Foechow...Fokien (s).. BANKRUPTOR
Sydney and Biolbourne, &c..... Whampoa (5). Copies may be bad at the China Mail Sydry and Melbourne, &o.....(Guthrie (2) ..... Office, and at Mesra LANE, OBAWIOED&Victor (British Columbia).....George.n
Cassandra (s) Ce.Price, 75 cents.
Yokohama and Iliogo
THE REPORT or THE TRIAL OF LOGAN AT CANTON that appeared in the China Mail has been printed in PAM- PHLET FORM, and is now on Salo.-- Price, 30 Cents.
Hongkong, October 3, 1883
Notices to Consignees.
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FROM BATAVIA SINGAPORE, AND BAIGON.
THE Company's 9.9. Celebes having ar. Trived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into JAZINE, MATHESON & Co.'s Wet Paint Godowns, whence obsained.
Oago remaining undelivered after the 22nd Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Inammance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON &
Agents Hongkong, February 15, 1686.
309
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
de Temple Edwards.
WR Courtney
Tayler
Vaquier.
TV. Malcolm:
Young
Homery..
Milligan Goddard
Williama
Agents.
Daks of Leaving.
Jardine, Matheson & Co...... February 18, at noon..
Feb, 18, at 2.30 p.m. Quick despatch. Feruary 18,
P. & O. S. N.. O.......... Messageries Maritimes....
Butterfisk & Swirl
..Adamson, Bell & Co...
Russell & Co
Messageries Maritimes,
utterfie Maritimes.
About February 25. February 19, at 5 p February 23, at noon.
0 & 0. 8. S. Col. February 23, at 5 pm. Facião Mail S. S..06 March 4 st 3 pr Rusrail &
rat & p.m. 1-3 Co........... February 17/0 Jardine, Mathieson Quick despatch. Quick-despatch. & Site. February 22,
Feb. Douglas Lapraik & Co..
17at daylight. February 20 at 4 p.m. Butterfeld & Swine.. Rassell & Co..
February 27, at 4 pa Russell & Cu...
Quick despatch w ..february 17, at d p.m.
Grood...
Wm. Grant, Haesloop
sugar!
Biemasen & Co.
Dr.
FEBRUARY 18, 1886.
Cosing Quotakons, Dash
SHARE LIST.—QUOTATIONS.
Paid, PORITION PER LAST REFORT. Last Dividend
Balance fward
Stocks,
Not of Shores
Falue,
up.
Beserie.
4,500,000
BANKS
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. 69,000 $
125 $ 125
For squali
zalionofdin
INSURANCES.
North-China Insurance Co., La... 5,000£ fangtze Insurance Company, La... 8,000 £ Union Insurance Society Co., Ld.... 2,000 Uhina Traders Insurance Co., La. 240008 Canton Insurance Office Co., Ld..... 10 000 8 Chinese Insurance Co., Limited... 1,500 Hongkong Firs Insurance Co., Ld... 8,000 $ China Firo Insurance Co., Ld....... 20,000
STEAM COMPANIES.
K. C. and M. Steamboat Co., L. &,000 8 Douglas Steamship Co., Limitert.20,000 € do-China 8. N. Company, Limited 18, 387 € 81212€ 60,000 shares issued, China and Manila K. B. Do., IA......,500
MINGELLANEOUS
Hong & Whampoa Dook Co., Lal, 10,000 BK. and Ching Gas Co., Limited.
ht
(8 600,000
50,770.22€ % half year 195 % prem., cash
Th. 812,699.35 20 p. a. 300 per shars
for 1884
for Tle. 128 3,059.74 31 1881 430,089.41 831 p ah. /84 8475 200 785.7118% annum 373 486,214.43 10% 285
200
50,000/Tlx. 2015-201£ 1,2509 1253675,000 $
2515 83.338
155,000 $ 2508 508
250$
508 032.609.868. 1,000 8 200 23,711,50 $
647,500 $ 100% 208
1608 708 300,000
508 508 86,764 159 10€ 10 10%
10
100
18,000 $ 3,000 £ 10€ 10€ 9,377.31.12. New Shares 1900 £
125 1258
100-7-10 50 $100/1
Hongkong Hotel Company, IA 112 E DO 100-
3,000 ah istedad
9,000 5 100% 100 Chise Bugar Company, Limite
1,250 $ 100 100% Ics Company, Lamit Hongkong THE 8.8. Cassandra, Captain HamIOOP,
600 250 501 Hongkong Bakery Company, Id. having arrived from the above Parti
7,000 1000 100- Lauren Say Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed Persic The Mining &
Sugar Crimping Go.
1000 $ 50 all 2,500$ 100 all
1080 40,000 $
that their Goods are being landed and stored Selangora The Mining Chai Uz Phetice and/or from the Punjom a Mongiu
at their rish, into the Godowns of
Boata delivery may be obtained. Cargo remaling undelivered after the 29th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left our Godowan
No Fire Insurance has been affected Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Agents, Hongkong, February 13, 1886,
'kong Rope
Dan Ca
Mining Co. Manufactory
M: Gines Manufacturing
LOANS
Chinese Imperial 188
Rates of Int
a 2
279013
Sugar Debentures, 1880.
57003 3189
€00 +
·8%
829
603
BY
90%
cash, buyers
cash
3% for year 22,810.03 D-91 1884130 297,568,67 $30 for 1883.84024:7p 191,060.9988 for 1833 888
your 66, buyers, ex div. 84,022.08% balf
Dec. 31/86 402.22% 12 yearend-6% pren.
ing June3+/85 117:16.7
discount, ash
25 Asunt
183 % promy cas 4,359.013
half year 1527.3.11% and 21% pram., Mich.
$120 per share. bonus for 'e
Old, 8100 per share 2,236.762 13,274,034 % 84
share 535.39810 442 11810 809.093 Z
First year First year Fayable. June16&Dec, 10 March 18
June 30
Oct. 15
June & Daceza.{-
· DEPARTEDI, atvi
Por Zafra, fat Amoy, &c. Mr and Mrs. 3. Zeting and 4 children, Mears H. God-
MOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
Shipping
No. 7035-FYBADARY 18, 1888,
THIS afternoon the match in the Lawn Tennis Clampionship between Messrs Wal.
Daylight-Foden leaves for Cost Portaca and Bowles was played over again, 4p.But leaves for Shanghai when the former wou by two games to
Cassation's leaven for 'hame, &emothing (0-3), (0-1). Goods por Breconshire undelivered after
this date subject to rent.
Auctions, s 9.m.Auction of Hourshold Furniture,
o, at No. Baj Gage Street
Meetings. Noon-Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong Ice Company, Limited, at the Company's office, Peddar's Street 6p.m.-Mosting of Hongkong Amateur
Athletic Sports in Gymnasium.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GOODS
aro now being SOLD OFF at
REDUCED PRICES:
A CONVICTION Was obtained by Inspector Swanston this morning, at the Folion Cour before Mr Mitchell-Times, agninat money-change of Shau-ki-wan who was proved to have uttered a quantity of spa- rious cash. In ten conts worth of cash purchased by a messenger sent out for the parpoes by the Inspector, twotre por sent. -changer ware fount to be bad. The mor was fined fifty cents for each spurious coin amongst those purchased by the Police Tuspector.
Taz Singapore Free Press says the moral to be drawn from the proceedings of the Straita Goverment in connection with the carriage of deck passangers from the Tres-
froy, and H. Robratit (deck). for Mar. Dram AND CHACERES in great variety by Parts of China to Singapore sesins to be
For Nepaud, from Hongkong soilles, Mr E Altora. From Shanghai for Bombay, Mr A. S., Silas; for London, Mrs Crawford Kerr, and Master Solomon,
Por Anton, for Hoihow, 50 Chinelo. For Yangtae, for Shanghai, 10 Chiness. Per Carisbrooks, for Saigon, 20 Chiuose.
TO DEPARTM Per Tritos, for Saigon, 100 Chines Per Crusader, for Haiphong, Mr Legrand, and 72 Chinese desk.
Per Fukion, for Const Ports, 80 Chinese: Per Dubnery, fer Bangkok, 20 Chiness.
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Taichione reports Elad freal monsoon throughost voynun
The British steamer Grafton reports Tilt 12th moderate N.. winds; thence strong Northerly gales with high sea
The British steamer Pearl reports: Had frosh N.N.E
to E monsoons with high confused sea.
The Chinese steamer Puskun reportat Had fair weather and fresh wonsoon throughout.
ORKAMENTAL BOXES.
CHOCOLATE CREAMS.
CRYSTALIISED FRUITS.
And
that such mattor should be discussed in the Legislative Council, as questions pacu. liarly within the knowledge of the unofficial members, and that although Orders in Council under such an Ordinance emanate from the Executivo Council, that it would be well, if wisdom-ware sought in the far- 187ger number of councillors.
PURE CONFECTIONERY OF ALL HINDS,
A. S. Watson & Co., Limited. Hongkong, January 20, 1988.
The publication of this issue commenced af 7.20 pm.
The China Mail.
THE NO. D. News reports the case of a Chinese bill collector in British employ having been assaulted, and arrestad by.
ish Settlement lekin runners in the British Shanghai and carried off into the native City, where ho is still detained. A man
at
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1886.aid to have been one of the lekin ranners.
TELEGRAMS.
(Via Boutheni Line.)
LONDON, 15th February, 1880.
THE UNEMPIAYED.
A demonstration was attempted in Hyde Park yesterday, but a strong body of Police prevented the assembling of the
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For SHANGHAL
Far Hut Sung, at 3.30 p.m., on Wednes-mob. day, the 17th it instead of an. previously notified.
For YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO. —
Per Cassandra, at 3:30 pm, on Wednes
day, the 17th inst.
For AMOY=
THE NEW FRENCH KESIDENT FOR HUE, ML Bert has sailed for Tonquin,
AFFATES IN THE BALKANS. The Bulgarian and Roumelian Reserves Per Celeber, at 11:30 am., on Thursday, who had been on furlough have been ordor-
ed to rejoin their regiments.
the 18th inst
For STRAITS AND BOMBAY
Par Jumatra, at 2 p.m., on Thursday,
the 18th inst
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA
Par Thibet, at 5 pm, on Thursday, tas
18th inat
For SINGAPORE.—
The Porte, in reply to a demand from Russia, for explanations regarding the agree ment entered into between Bulgaria and Tarkoy, expressed the hope that the Russian Government would give ita edhe
Per McBeth, at 11.30 am., on Friday,sion therota, 40ping that Turkey remained
faithful to the Treaty of Berlin. the 19th inst
For SAIGON.
Per Vorlig, at 430 p.m., on Friday,
the 19th inst. -
MAILS BY TRE FRANCH PACKET,
The French Contract Packet Djominah will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 23rd Instant, with Made for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places beyond, vid Naples; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Hurmah Ceylon, the Australasian Colonias, Pondichery, Madras, Calcutta, Adon, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar
The usual hours will be observed in closing.
the Maile, &e
HOURS OF CLOSING
THE FRENCH MAILL The following hours are observed in closing Mails, &, by the French Contract Packet
Day before departure for Saturday if the de-
parture be on Monday)
P.-Money Order Office olocs.
Post Office clones, except the NIGHT BO, which is always open cut of Office hours.
Day of departure
10
Post Office opens.. A.X-Begistry of Letters oeszes.
Fosting
of all printed matter and patterns cosse 114-Mail closed, except for Lato
Letters
LOGAL AND GENERAL.
APARSED BUEZ CANAL. OUTWARD BOUND Marie, December 29
was arrested and taken before the Fronch Consul, but the Consul was of opinion that a conviction could not be supported. The employer of the bill collector has applied to the British Consul, who has reported the Affair to the British authorities at Peking. It is asserted by the lekin runners that the
was arrested in the City,
MERIL
The North China Deals Hong List for 1888, copy of which has been forwarded to us by the publishers, the North China Herald office, differs in no material respont
its predecessors.Who's Who again oc- cupies the principal portion of the book, and the hong lists for Foochow and all the open ports north of that settlement, and Corea, a form's very useful portion of the work: The general information in the book regarding the customs tariff, trade regule- tions, the diplomatic services, events von- nected with China, Chinese officials, weights and measures, postal and telegraph rates, is as varied, useful and carefully compiled sa is want, and the issue may be classed among the best turned out under this title. A lengthy ladies list forms part of the work.
Canton, January 1 Compton, Wladi vostock, Jannary & Elektra, Marsia, Tais morning a seaman named Herman, January 13; Horseguards, Photosí,
Heinze, on board the British barque Ema, January 16 Destation, ratlleven, Formosa, January 22; Glengarry, was charged before Capt, B. Murray Norden, January 20: Pandora, Abftare, Rumsey, Acting Harbour Master, with Jan. 20.; Glamorganshire, Feb. 5 having assaulted James Goodin, u blacks Glenroy, Feb. 9, HOMEWARD BOUND
Denbighshire, Jan-cook, on Saturday evening. It appeared uary 26 Hector, Feb. 2 Claymore, from the statements of the rush that Feb. 6; dexmemnon, Glenlyon, Feb.
Heinzs had been growling about one of
The next FRENCH MAIL per the M. M.
Colo steamer Saghalien, left Singapore his messmates not having had his share of for this part on Saturday, tho 13th in- ten. Goorlia heard the prowla, and goded stant, at 5 pm, and may be expected Hoinze onto an open quarrel by calling here on or about Sunday, the 21st inst
hima chuckle-headed coward. They then O. 6. S. Co.'s steamship Jason, had a fair fight outside the forecastle, great from London, loft Singapore of the ly to the amusement of the assembled crew, 13th ins
will be due here on the and WHY
and Goodin ssema ta
sema to havu got the worst of 20th Icet. The B. 6. Struthern, from New York, the encounter.
1 the 15th
The
loft Singapore for this port on t
.
Captain Bomers, the mas
inst, and may be expected here on or tee of the barque, who was called as a About the 22nd ineteruje witness, said co was not on beard when the The B. & A. 8, 8. Co stengahip Tarina- row accurred. His Worship decided that baba men were equally at fault and dis- missed the summons.
dies left Port Darwin on 13th inst, and may be expected here about 23rd inst wars onions. Chinese householders were TER fined $6 each this morning by Mr Mitchell. Innes for fring cracker.
Ta particulars of the case of the boy Obing Ashing, who aned Mr James Smith, fore- 11.10 AM-Letters may be posted with
man carpenter of Kowloon Do Late Fee of 10 cents antil 1130 When the Post Office closes MESSES Adamson, Bell & Co inform for wagea alloged to be due.
that the 5.8. Strath event, from New York,
entirely. 13.10. Late Letters may be posted
on board the pachet with Late sailed from Singapore for this port gaster- Fee of 10 cents until time of day afternoon. doparture.
General Memoranda, TECRSDAY, February 18
Flowor Show.
Transfer Books of Hongkong and Wham- pos Dook Co., Ltd, closed from this date to the 3rd March, inclusive. 0p.m.-A. D. C. Performance at City
Hall
FRIDAY, February 10 --
Flower Show.
him, will be
readily remembered, as aba deabtless the peculiar decision given by Mr Mit
Innes, when Mr Baith, at the advios of
THE Agent of the Pacific Mail S. 8. Co. Justice Russell, instituted a charge at the informs us that the B. S. City of Rio de Polica Court against his servant for unlaw Janeiro, with San Francisco dates to the 19th ultimo, has arrived at Yokohama, and will sail for this port to-morrow.
fully appropriating two legs of mutton and one goose worth $4.16. It now appears that after the magistrate's decision had been glvan, which mulched the Chinese boy for
It will be noticed from an advertisements sum corresponding to the in another column that plants in pote for claimed, Ching Aaldug, accompanied by Mir the Flower Show must be sent in to-mor Smith, repaired to the Supreme Court and row. The Band of the Northamptonshire asked for a decision on the orginal case. Regiment will play in the Gardens ou He was, however, reminded thats 11 am-Meeting of Shareholders of The Thursday, and that of the Turenne ou had been adjourned for a week, and dhat
if he wished he claim recor Hongkong Bone Manufacturing Com Friday, S pany, Limited.
SATURDAY,
February 20
2p.m. Auction of Old Chinese Porcelains Tan Eastern and Australian Cho steamer
and Curios, doo, at { Mr GʻR. Lanimert's. Son of Shareholders of the
futhrie, which left. Sirespore on the 6th Mooting..
he must
reappear then. Is will be interesting to know, in view of the magistrate's decision, bat what will be the resu fibe ericana, DAM
Laron Sugar Refining Co., Ltd, at the instant for this port, is now overdue, General Agents office.
there is as yes no particular caure for an- if it is persevered-in,
Sp.m.Meeting of Sharehviders of
of the
Chins Sagar Rafning Co., Ltd, at the xiety. It is believed that some slight sos General Agents office spaccident has occurred to her machinery which APICK-UP foot-be Goods per Casandrs undelivered after has delayed her arrival, or compelled her to auspices of the newl
this date subject to rent,
MONDAY, February 22
2 p.m.-Auction of Household Furniture, c. at the residence of. Dr. Hanger ford, No. 3, Morrison Hill Goods per Celebes undelivered after this date subject to rente TUESDAY, February 23 —za
p.m.-Auction of Household Furniture,
roturn to Singapore.
Clab was haid this
| Rucs" Coarse, in. The fro
We hear that the Douglas Steamship Co. Dr. Thomson's side - Full bisk have very generously given each mem
ber of the crew of the Douglas two montha
Captam Young Ins applied to the Har
e, at the residence of 9: G. Bird; bour Master for a Court of Enquiry into Raq., The Rockery, Robinson: Road the Loss of his ship.
aharo
cash, buyers
No date for
3.30 p.m.--Meeting of Shareholders Enquiry has yet bean fixed.
The Hongkong Fire Insurance Cos
$10
Par, nóminsi
AG. STOKES, Share Broker.
Lires quarter, baoke, a sokson Segel baka. Plumbe and Poc
wards, Lyne, Glass, Thepino Breaks, Young, Kennedy and
the
Foot
athe
eutenant Metcalfe's aide full back, thires quarter back, Holworthy and
Quarter backs akan
500
Ltd, at the Company's office, Paddar's Da Dubarek han intimated to us that in well forwards, Fredricks, Me
8pm Meeting of Shareholders of The Chins Fire Insurance Cog Lid., at No 45, Qapon's Road SATURDAY, Fabrnsey 27
Nos Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong and Shanghal Banking Cor poration at the City Hall, WEDNESDAY, March 9
8pm-Masting of Shareholders of The Hongkong and Whanipos Dock to Loday at No, 14 Fraya Central,
future ho will be unable taxau copy of the China Joost Met Bogister for want of a sufficient atst
Dickson Anderson Con
any reduction made in the staff of the Ob nervatory lately, sad would be interest know since when the want beczkia: fal
ister of very little use unless it is aade by
side "rot kis
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