MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
H
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
MA-
A VE FOR SALE
THE MILLOWING
STORES.
-0-
EX AMERICAN MAIL STEAMER.
Sranked HAMS.
Golden SYRUP in Gallon Tine. Assorted SYRUPS
Curio's Table FRUITS, ASPARAGUS.
Queon OLIVES.
Sausage MEAT.
CAVIAR.
Potted MEATS.
MACKEREL in 5lb Tine.
Eagle Brand MILK.
Lamb's TONGUES.
Green CORN.
Baked BEANS.
BRAWN.
4.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT
of
COOKING AND PARLOUR
STOVES.
AGATE IRON WARE COOKING
UTENSILS.
WOFELE IRONS.
CHARCOAL IRONS
KEROSINE LAMPS.
NONPAREIL KEROSINE OIL,
WINES, &c.
SPARKLING SAUMUR, Pla de Qts. O
811 and $32.
CUP CHAMPAGNE, Pis. & Qis. @ $12
and 814.
SACCONE'S SHERRY.
SACCOSE'S INVALID PORT.
ROYAL GLENDER WHISKY. JAMESON'S WHISKY.
OLD BOURDON WHISKY. HEERING'S CHERRY CORDIAL. ASSORTED LEQUEURS.
DRAUGHT, ALE and PORTER. Liv., &a, &c.
THE CAUAL ASSORTMENT
of
OILMAN'S STORES,
at the
Lowest Possible Pricos
FOR OASH.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, July 1, 1886.
1268
Notices to Consignees.
THE CHINA SHIPPERS MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COM- PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
THE
[HE Company's 8.6. Chingwo, having arrived from the above Ports, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk Into the Godowns of Mr, W. Karo Hoans, Kowloos, whence delivery may bo obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sont in to the OFFICE of the Undersigued, before Noon on the 17th Instant, or
or they will not be recognized. No Fim Insurance has been offected, and any Gouts remaining in the Godewan after the 11th Instant be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded un- less notice to the contrary be given before 10 o'clock To-DAY..!
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong October 4, 1886.
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements To-day's Advertisements.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI
The P.&O. S. N. Co.'s
Steamship
Verona
will leave for the above place on THURSDAY, the 7th Instant, at Daylight.
E. L. WOODIN Acting Superintendent.
P. & O. B. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, October 5, 1996:
1903
NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA FLORIO & RUBATTINO UNFRED COMPANIES.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, PORT SAID, NAPLES, LEGHORN, GENOA, AND MARSEILLES.
(Taking Cargo at through rates to all MEDI- TERRANEAN & LEVANTINE PORTS, ODESSA & ALEXANDRIA, and also to NEW YORK & BUENOS AYRES, MONTE-VIDEO.)
Tlus Co.'s Steamship
R. Rubattino
will be despatched se Sabore on THURSDAY,
the 7th October, at 2 p.m
The Steamers have splendid Accommoda- tion for Passengers and carry a Doctor and Stewardess.
For further Particulars regarding Freight and Possago, apply to
· CARLOWITZ & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, October 6, -1886.
1011
FOR SHANGHAL
sheva Port on at 4 p.ro.
The Steamship
Peking, Capt. G. HEUERMANS, will be despatched for the THURSDAY, the 7th Inat.,
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
following Particulars of SALE of
TCROWN FANDI FUSAL to be held at B& Kellsit, on MONDAY, the 18th day of October, 1886, at 5.30p.m are published for general information.
By Command,
1910
FREDERICK STEWART,
Acting Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkang, 2nd October, 1880. Particulars of the Letting by Public Ane
tion Sulu, to be held on MONDAY, the 18th day of October, 1886, of 5.30 p.m., by Order of this Excalioncy the- Oficer Administering the Government of Ons Let of. Crown Land, at Mt, Kuljeta, for a term of 75 years.
Boundary
Mormo
MATA.
DEPARTURES.
October 5
Sagittaire, French gunboat, for a cruise. Idhuna, for Haiphong. Don Juan, for Amey Manila. Elsa, for Amay and Tamai
OLEAKED.
Klyde, for Port Arthur (Coren).
Formion
for Coast Porla,
Grenoud; for Holbow and Palchoi
PASSENGERS. ÅRRIVED.
For Wingsang, from Calcutta, Lieut Dan, Mr Thoa, Stevens, and Mr. Joseph;
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Daylight-Formosa leaves for Stow, Gouda por Steamer Djemal unclaimed aftor Noon subject to rent and landing charges at 1 cont per package por diem. 3 p.m.Hector leaves for London. 4 p.m.-Devonhirst leaves for Amoy, Angers leaves for Yokohama, &o.
GARDEN SEEDS, BEASON 1886,
MOST OF OUR
[No. 7280-Octoben 6288.
experienced by quarantine regulations, The Earl of alkolth, whose dunha afike in Egypt and in Italy. Is is true nocidental shooting is announced in a tele that, instead of the seventeen hours grain in another column, was the hem to allowed at prescut for the transit of the the great Scottish Dakodons of Buccleuch nails by rail, thirty hours are sat down He was only twenty-five years of age. in the new contract for the passage by Canal; but as it was shown, a few
months ago, that a steamer could go Tuz M. M. Co.'s stepnship Ozus, with tho through the Canal at night by the aid text French and Avatmalian nails, la to of us electric light in eighteen hours leave Singapors on Wednesday, the 6th and a half, the difference will not be instant, at 11 am, and may be expicted very packed, while the avoidance of de hare en or about Thuesday, the 14th inst laye by quarantine will be a décided
gain. To ipake up in some measure for This mail brings replies to letters dospatch the delay in the Cann, the six-hours ed from Hongkong on July 29th. stay at Aden will be cut down to three
from Singapore, Mrs Gordon, and 200 Chi-LOWER AND VEGETABLE hours Altogether the time to he oo Tha house papers state that the Ist Bot- cupied in the transit of the mails from talion East Kent Regiment (The Buls) at London to Hongkong, under the new,
Por Glenfinlan, from London, &s., Massa Drosto, Mattag and Fabris, and 30 Chinese. Per Dupuy de Lome, from Singapore, 200 Chineno.
Per Vortigern, from Saigon, 14 Chinese, and woman.
Per Livingstone, frota Honolulu, 190 Chi-
nesa.
SEEDS
are
NOW READY FOR DELIVERY.
Second Shipment
is expected by EARLY. STEAMER
Speciality:
contract, is 83 days, boars, and 16 present stationed at Singapore will leave minutes, which is about one day, or athere in February next year in E. M'e. little tovar, less than the time. at Orontes, arriving at Kurrachoq on 6th presant laid down. For this barvice, March. The Buffs will be roloved by the the P. O. Company is to be Sad South Lancashire Regiment from Na paid a yearly subsidy of £275,000, against the present annual subsidy of
tal
Mr W. J. Saunders, Mra Hatherly and P ANS Y SEED 2870,000, or a saving to the country, TRUTH of the 2nd Bnptembar says: I be
children, Mra D. McCrae and child,
Particulars of the Lots.
For Ferona, for Hongkong: from Lon-
don
Mrs Burnie, 5 children and 3 nurse,
No.
Register: Locality. Bale No.
[ft. st. ft. ft.
1
Itural, ont sido
Bulking of Alt.
$
>
Lol Kellett 725 17,030 42 No. 48 Thu tak
HONGKONG MASONIC CLUB, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the MASONIC BALL, Zetland Street, or TCESDAY, October 12th, at 5.15 for 5.30 p.m. sharp.
By Order,
GEO, H. SWALES, Sceretary. Hongkong, October 5, 1888.
FROM SINGAPORE AND LONDON.
1912
For Freight or Pomage, apply to
STEMSSEN & Co.
THE .S. Glenfinies having arrived Hongkong, October 5, 1886. 1899 from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opiam, are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and for from the
the Wharves or Boats delivery may obtained.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
be
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND ⠀ 16 ·
NAGASAKI
(Passing through the INLAND SEA.)
The Co.'s Stownship
Stettin, Capt. EF. W. WARNKER, will have for the above
Ports on or about the 9th Instant.
For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Apeuta, Hongkong, October 5, 1886,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOT NOTICE.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI
1907
The Co.'s Steamship
Nürnberg, Captain BERDROW, will leave for the above pluce about 24 hours after arrival with the outward German Mail,
For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents.
1908
Hongkong, October 6, 1986. · THE CHINA SHIPPERS MUTUAL
STEAM NAVIGATION COM- PANY, LIMITED.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. (Taking Cargo et 50/- per Tun through to NEW YORK)
The Co.'s Steamship
Ningcho:0, GL CASTLE, Comm'der, will be despatched se
above on or about the 12th Tostant
For Freight, &c, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERO & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, October 5, 1886. 1904 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA.
The Co.'s Steamship
Wingsang, Captain D'STE CROLL, will be despatched for the above Porta on THURSDÂY, the 14th 1891 Instant, at 3 p.in.
STEAMSHIP DJEMNAR.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERTES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
JONSIGNEES of Cargo from Loudca,
Havre and Bordeaux, of
8.8. Medoc, Bomanul, President Leroy Fallier,
in convection with the above Steamer,
are hereby informed that their Goods
This Steamer has superior First-class Accommodation, specially constructed to meet the requirements of tropical climates.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & (o.,
General Managers. Hongkung, October 5, 1886. FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
Glenorchy, Captain GEDYE, will be despatched as above on
with the exception of Opium, Tresor about the 20th Tnatant.
sure and Valuables are being landet
and stored at their at the Company's
at their risk
Godowas, whence delivery may be obtained
immediately after Landing
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless
intimation is received from the Consignees
before Noon To-Dax (Thursday), request-
ing it to be landed hers.
1902
For Freight or Passage, apply to
"JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, October 5, 1880.
1903
HONGKONG JOCKEY OLUB.
THE Annual General MEETING of fill of Lading will be countersigned by TMs of the above Club will
the
Undersigned
be held at the CITY HALL, at L30 p.m. on Goods remaining unclaimed after WED-WEDNESDAY, the 20th Instant. SERDAT, the 6th October, at Noon, will be
By Order, subject to rent, and landing charges at one
cent per package per
diem
Alf Claims must be sent in to me.n of before SATURDAY, the 0th October, or they will not be recognised,
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent
Hongkong, September 30, 1886
1870
J. GRANT, Clerk of the Course.
1905 Hongkong, October 5, 1886. INDO-CHINA" STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.-
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
HE Steamship Wingsang, having ar
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unles notice to the contrary be given before 1pm. TO-DAY.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 12th Instant will be subject to relit.
and Mr. Armstrong from Borabas, Mr Menk Hoi Chong, and Mr Meek Boi Ban; from Pansug, Mr and Mrs Khor Ghea Eng and
2 servants, Mr Lo Eng Hong and sorraut, Mrs Cheah Tok Lee, 2 children and amah;
H.E. Major from Singapore, Mr McLaren, General Camerou and native servant,
W. F.D.
Cochrane, and native aer Major
Lieut. Simmonds, Armourer Sargs Pant Crawford, Mr Fook Ah Hoi, child and native servant, and 5 Chiness; from Ponong and Singaporn, 93 Chinese. For Shanghai, from London, Mir Anderson, Bies Anderson:
in paskote of six-named varieties. FINE SELECTED SEEDS,
Price $1.00.
of £90,000 a-year. A large portion of this reduction has been mado in con-lieve it is not very long ago since the sideration of the contract having been Phanton was disabled while on a trial trip concluded for the period of ten years. by the erasking of a cylinder and the The existing contract is for eight years, broaking of a piston-end. A fortnight back
A. S. Watson & Co., Limited, and the tenders for the new contract the ship went on another trial trip, which
HONGKONG. Hongkong, September 9, 1886.
BIRTH
1742
On the 36th Ang, at Coburg House, Melksham, tho Wife of Lewis H. Murze, Commander P. and O. 8. N. Company,
prematurely, of a Daughter,
MARRIAGES.
were made out for seven and for tou
years respectively. Had the new con- was cut short by the boilers priming. Lust tract been closed for coven years only, weck she was again sent over the measurod the cost to the country would have been mile at Spithead, and again the experiment £300,000 per annum. To consideration ended in the cracking of a cylinder and the of the extended term, the P. & Co. bending of a piston-rod. I do not believe reduce the subsidy asked for by £20,000 that this sort of thing occur in my private e-year. That an arrangement should have been made under which the Inding ship-building yard; cortainly, if it did, that and China Mails will be carried for tee yard would be speedily closed. Why, then, years at a greatly accelerated rate of are our national defences ontrasted to speed for a snm so much less than that establishments which habitually turn out previcusly paid, is a circumstance which should be regarded as very satisfactory; eldest be
and it is to is hoped that Hongkong Mn Thorins Stevine, where extensive
Miss Bacchus, Miss Taylor, Mr Thos Riach, and 2 Chinose; from Rembay, Dr. Goudevia, For Yokohama: from Venice, On the 2nd Sept at St. Matthew's, Mr V. Domemchini; from Singapore, Mr Ealing, by the Right Rev. Charles R. J. F. Deuthill, and Mr Sou Ah Biah. Alford, D.D., lately Lord Bishop of Vio- For Nagasaki: from Singapore, Capt Black-torin, Bangkong, naisted by the Rev. J.G. burn and native servant.
Alford, M.A., Vicar of St. Nicholas, Por Picciola, from Singapore, 285 Chi-Bristol, EOWARD FLEET ALBORD to JANE Par Hector, from Amoy, Col. Walker, ELIZA HELER NATHALUS (NRL), citost Licut. Edmonds, Messrs Downs and Stan field, and 20 Chinese.
nest.
J. Marshall, Mr and Mrs W. H. Wilkinson, Fer Polideyin, From Shanghai, Mr and 1 Chireso.
DEPASTRI
Par Don Juan, for Manila, Mr Theodon. Per fina, for Haiphong, Measra Louis, Thovenin, Iberg and Nicole, and 25 CLI-
певе
Per Elsa, for Auoy, 69 Chinese.
TO DEPART
Per Formosa, for Coast Ports, 100 Chi.
Per Greyhound, for Eloihew, &o., 60 Chi-
nese.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by ( neso,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, October 5. 1886.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE,
STEAM FOR
1900
SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID. TRIESTE, BRINDISI,
SHIPPING REPORTS
:
Madras Stad' Corps.
On the 20th Aug., at St. Mary's Church, den, to ELEANOR MARGARET, daughter of Cadogan-terrace, LORD VAUX, of Hartow
the late Sir Alexander Matheson, Bart.
work of this kind 1"
stantial share of the reduction thus bicycling tour has made him famous, ar shown. One risk which may be said rived here last night from Caloutts in tho the Casal, is the occurrence of a block As most of our readers are aware, Mr to be run by sending the mails through Indo-China Co.'a atramer Wing Sang. such as that which was caused by Stevens some time agù sef out on a four sunken lighter tot so long ago, This
The publication of this issue commenced is a objection, however, which must round the world on his bicgels as * specia? * at 8.1 mi
apply evan now, as the steamers unest for Duty, an American sporting, papor. time their arrival at Suez cia the Canal Be Stavene and socomplished his journey to catch the maile A that port so far as Teheran, whonce he intended to Against this possibility of a break-down proceed by way of Merv, Smarkand and | in the Cazal "route--which event may
The China Mail.
be advanced as an argument in favour of Southern Siberis to Japan, and obtained the Canadian Pacific route, and against the necesary pasaporta for a journey that now under review-it must be re- through Mery from the Russian Minister. mambered that the improvements in the When half way to Menhad, however, he working of the Canal during the last
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, OCTOs 6, 1886.
THE contract now in force between Her Majesty's Lords of the Treasury and the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation The British steamer Tentation reports: Company, for conveying the India and for years have been very grant. Received notice that he would not be silow- Hal N.E wind and fine weather with mo- China Mails, expires on the 31st of sides, it must also be borne in mind thated to go on, Ho then triod the Afghan derate sea throughout .....
January, 1888. No one will question the navigable width of the Canal is to Road and was turned back there also, the The British steamer Wingsang reports that the various contracts, undertaken be increased to three times its present Afghan Government being anable to From Singapore to lat, 10 N, moderate by the great P. & 0. Company have been dimensions, and that a portion of guarentes his antoty. Mr Stevens, don S. W. breese with following aas; thence to
10°
moderate and fresh 8.8. . wind carried out with an amount of care and
that very necessary work will be feated in accomplishing his original scharne, with high sen from there to port strong Echciency which deserves all praise. accomplished by an early date. This
ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG.mderiting towards port.
PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK
SEA & BALTIC PORTS;
ALSO
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, CALVESTON & SOUTH AMERICAN FORTS.
THE COMPANY'S STALMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE
N.B.-Cargo aan te taken on Whrouch Bills of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA
ment but decided upon subsidising the Canadian- Vancouver route as an ol ternative, they will be even more glad to know tint their old and well-tried P. 0. mail route has been secured for another period of ten years.
and N.E. breeze with corresponding sea,
sea, With the experience of half a century will reduce the chance of accident has now come on from Caloitta to Hong. to guide them, the officers of this pioneer to a minimum; and although the kong, where he intends to proceed The British steamer Vortigern reports: Steamer Company have discovered, the British communities in India and the to Canton, From Canton ha - pirposes Lef. Saigon 28th Sept., had light Easterly best means of meeting and fulfilling all For East wera donutless pleased cn- travelling by road to Shanghai, and then winds and time weather to Cape Padaran their engagements, and the result has ough to learn that the British Gaser from Shanghai ho will take the steamer thence to lat 20° N., strong N.E. and B. wind, with heavy squalls and continuad been the establishment of a service heavy rain; and thence to port light N.Ebish, for extent, regularity, and preci. winds and tue weather.
sion, exceeds anything that the world bas yet seed. Use of the chief charac teristice of this Company's policy has been to maintain their vessels at such a point of power and ellmorey that their reserve of strength is equal to almost any demand made upon them; and it is also a fact worthy of remark that the P.&O. feet bas, ever since the Indian mutiny, becue a prominent factor Por Glenfinlas, at 3.30 p.m., on Wodnos in the military power and oven the
day, the 6th inet. for SAIGON.-
FOST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For AMOY.-.-.-.
Per Devimburit, at 3.30 p.m., on Wednas- day, the 8th inst, instead of as pro- viously notified. For SHANGHAI.-
for Japan. His journey through. China may not be the least perilous nor most easy The diffilcnlties with re- part of his tour. gard to roads alone are very great, nothing in the shape oren of the caravan roads to be found in Eastern Turkestan being avail- able. Besides, the people are never to be trusted and ons superstitious or maliciously? OUTWARD BOUND --Colombo, August 27; minded individual may upset the whole of Burspa, 81; Krupp, 7 Benardy, Orion, Mr. Stevens plans. However, we wish him 14 Ayamempon, Pembrokeshire, Teviot, Moray, 17
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PASSED SUEZ ANAZ
naval strength of the British Em-erangin, 21 Bel-boti voyage Life ons bicycle as carried or
pire. The antement, therefore, that
28.
Salasie, Camelot, by Mr Stevens is by no mazo a pienio, and
Per Velax, at 6.30 p.m., on Wednesday, the Lords of the Treasury have once HOMEWARD BOUND-Moser, Laju, Sept. though the expedition is somewhat quir-
N TUESDAY, the 2nd day of November,
1896, at Daylight, the Company' Steamship NURNBERG, Capt. Bexbrow. with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO will leave this port as above.
Shipping Orders will be grunted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 p.m., Specie al Parcels until 3 Fhe p.a. out the lat November, 1830. (Parcela uro nol to bo sent on board; they must be left at the ADRNCY'a Ofice). Contents and Value of Packages are required.
The Company is prepared to GRANT. POLICIES of INSURANCE TREASURE and |CARGO shipped by their own Steumurs
For further Particalare, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agente.
1006 Hongkong, October 5, 1886.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. October 4, 1886 - - Tantallon British steamer, 1,810, S. Partridge, Nagasaki September 28, Coal— TAKARIMA COLLIERY 05.
the 6th inat, HAIPHONG.—
TOOTE nepopred uue of the tenders of the
3:
3. Benalder,
P. & O. Gunpany, to carry the India Per Feejr, ut 4.80 p.to., on Wednesday, and China Mails for a further term of
the lith inst.
For SAIGON
ten years, should be received by every one connected with the trade of India Per Trics, at 4.50 pan, on Wednesday, and the Far East with the liveliest
the 6th Lost,
satisfaction. It cannot be denied that certain possibilities, which were freely. Per Polyhymnia, at 4.30 p.m., on Wed-discussed about a year or more since,
nesday, the 6th October. For HAIPHỘNG.—
For SINGAPORE ---
Por Crusader, at 5 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 6th inst.
For HOIROW & PAKHOL→→→
might have considerably reduced the cost of the conveyance of the Mails to this Colony. These possibilities, how- ever, upon further inquiry, were found
to be calculated to materially endanger
Per Welle, at 6 p., on Wednesday, the the regular and simultaneous working
Gih inst. For SHANGHAL-
Per Faking, at 3.30 p.m., on Thursday,
Confruin, Lydia, 10, otie, we cannot bat admire, the courage, Jakim, 14, Albany, U Develion, determination and physical enăuranoo ex- Glenartney, Iratualdy, Menelaus, Pahibibed in its neomylanmont Mr Stevens trochus, Oder, 23,
has only had ons acident to his ma The next GERMAN MAIL, per the Nord- chine, and that was when some Persians
deutscher Lloyd Steamship Co.'s she broke eleven of the spokes in handling it. mer Nurntery, will leave Singapore to- morrow at daylight, the 3rd inst., and
may be expected here on or about Tax Manalo Hall was used by the frater- Friday, the 8th insta
The Baxt FARNON MALL, per the M. Mily last night for the first time sinon its Oo's steamer Ozus, is to leave Singa renovation, the occasion being a regular pore on Wednesday, the 6th inst., at meeting of the Zet and Lodge, the mother 11 a.m., and may be expected here on lodge of the Colony. There was a largo cr about Thursday, the 14th inst
gathering of the brethren, including a goodly
of the Mail Service in all its branches; The steamship Angers, from Glasgow End number of visitors from the other lodges of Liverpool, left Singapore on the 28th the colony. Admiration and approval were and any saving in coat could never
Sept., and may be expected here on generally expressed is to the improve.
she 4th Oct
the 7th inst
justify such a risk. There is probably
Per Fooksang, at 3.30 p.m., on Thursday,
the 7th inst.
KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
bou
or
not another Steam-boat Company in The Union Line steamer Claymore left Sinments, alterations and renovations which existence that could undertake to per
for satisfactorily the contract now ear-
Per Tratancore, at 3.30 p.m., on Thurried out by the P. & O. Co. and the
day, the 7th October,
Wingsary, British steamer, 1,315, St. For Croix, Calcutta September 18, and Singa- pore 27, General.JAKLINE, MATHESON & Co:
Glennies, British stammer, 1,447, 2. J. Jacobs, London August 25, and Singapore. September 29, Generel.-JARDINE, MATRE- SOs & Co
October 5 :-
Dordt (Holland) August 17, Stores and Kate British steamer, 1,012, Care, Machinery.-JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Afghan, British steamer, 1,439, George Roy, Newcastle (N.S.W.) September 4, Thursday Island 11, Easilian Straits 18 and Manila October 2, Con) and General.
GINU, LIVINGSTON & CO.
Dupuyde Lôme, French 4-masted stearder, 2,602, A. Coup, Singapore September 27,
Vortigern, British steamor,876, J. Brown, Saigon September 28, Bice.—ÁRNHOLD; KARDENG & Co.
Breconshire, British str., 1,320, Waring, Foochow Octuber 3, General.ADAMSON, BELL & Com
For BANGKOK.-
Por Stratheden, at 4.30 p.m., on Friday,
the 8th inst. M For STRAITS AND CALOUTTA.-
Per Wingmang, at 2.30 p.m., on Thurs
day, the 14th inst..
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKORAMA. Per Thibet, at 2 p.m., on Friday, the 15th
Golobes.
Exchange HONGKONA, October 5.
On London-
Bank, Wire,
Un demand,
4
-gapore on the 29th Sept, and may be
expected to arrive here on or about the have been effected during the past few A 6th October.
public have the assurance, in learning The that the same Mail-carriers enter upon their new contract on the 1st of Febru ary 1888, that they have boon hitherto most faithfully served by the present contracture.
So far as we can learn, the new.com- tract is basert upon the lines of the old one, and that, with a few minor altera dous, it is merely an acceleration of the present rate of speed-together with, let it be remarked, a reduction of subsidy. At the same time, it should also be
The
The
from Trieste, left Bingo
building Committee appointed by themother Austro-Hung. Lloyd's S. N. Co's months, under the superintendence of the Amphitrite, the 2nd fust, and may be expected here gantiemen certainly deserve great credit for pera for this port on the afternoon of lodge to see the work tarsied out, and these on the 7th init
D. D. R. steamer Hesperia laft Sings the very thorough and complete monner in pore for this port on the fat Och, bad which they have performed their somewhat may be expected to arrive here on or
onerous task. Outside and inside, the ap- about the 8th Oct
O. 8. 5. Co.'s stenuer Tilan, from pearance of the building has been rendered Liverpool, left Bingapore on the 3rd most attractive. The banqueting hall, nam nat, and may be expected here on the that the old nasightly wooden pillars which 8th inst
supported the lodge room four hare been
THE delivery of the English suail was bagan removed, is at ones handsome and commo-
noted that the speed contracted for on at 3 this afternoon."
3/2
3/2
der the new agreement can scarcely ex-
3/9
30 days' sight,
4 months' sight, ma Credits, Documentary, 4 months' sight, 3/31 On Paris-
ceed in any appreciable degree that H.E. Major General Cameron and Major attained by the Company's vessela du-
ring the last two or three years, So Cochrane arrived here in the Veroja, from
for as the outward steamere are con Singapore, and Colonel Walker in the Hec cerned, at all events, the speed shown for, from Amoy, to-day.
has been almost equal to ibat gaaras-
dions. An entirely new floor of teak trood has been laid down, new skirting and panels of the same material have been in-
troduced wherever necessary, the walls and
wood work have boon repainted in light
and harmonious colours, the floor has been beautifully polished, the pictures and drap-
teed by the new contract. The home-This morning Thomas Masbin, the stewardings have been hung with a good deal of ward mails will be considerably sc-
On demand,
4:00
Credits, 4 months' sight, On New York
4.14
On demand....
Credita, 60 days' sight, On Ben bay
Wire, On demand,
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rates
per hour. Brindisi, to Alexandria,.....11 knots. Sver to Bombay ..11.
"
Suez to Shanghai,
Norden, Danish steamer. 883, Divadnen, Wahn October 2, Rico-Wracan & Co.
Monocacy, American aloop, from Ekscat, Livingstone, German barque, 531, E. | On Steffens, Honolulu August 26, Ballast. --- WIBLER & Co.
Ca demand, On Shanghai
On dematad, in 30 days' aight, Gold Leaf, 100 fine Sovereigns,
Verona, British steamer, 1,886, M. Do
To-day's Advertisements. Trved from the above Forts, Consignees Horns, Bombay September 18, and Singa
OCEAN STRAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Elector, Captain Barr, will be daspatched as above TO MORROW, the 6th October, as 3 pm.
For Freight or Fange, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, October 6, 1888,
31014
of Cargo by her are hereby, informed that pore 30, Maila and General.-F. & 0. 6. their Goods including Saltpatre are being | N. Uo.
landed at their risk into Messrs. JABINE Melita, German steamer, 289, II. Mörsk
West Point, Marnsson & Co.'s Godowns,
Haiphong Oct. 2, General AR. MARIT. may be obtained.
Picada, German steamer, 875, Th. Nissen, Singapore September 28, Ganeral
Bus BIN CHAN.
whence delivery may made immediately, as
All Claims last none will be entertained after the 19th Inst. Cargo remaining undelivered after the 12th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. “ Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong October 5, 1886,
1901
Hestor, British steamer, 1689, Batt, Amov October 4, General,-BUTTERILLED
SWIRL.
Polyhynuaia, German steamer, 1,050, F. Nagel, Shanghai October 2, General, BERMEKEN & Co. -
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2.20 $6,08
METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.
AT&P.M. TO-DAY, Barometer
20.03 Temperature Humidity Direction of Wind Focsa Woather
80
40
Hongkong Observatory, Out 6, 1890,
celerated under the new contract. The of the British ship Galates, now in port, artistic grace, and here, en elsewhere in the present contract gives the following was charged before the Hon. Capt. Thom Hall, the furniture is entirely new. Altoge sett, with being drunk and with assaulting | thee the room has been rendered exceeding the chief officer, John Laing. It appears ly attractive, and no doubt, during tha from the steward's own confession that he enming season, it will be more than obta went on board the a
ship early yesterday turned into a pretty ball rooms or banquet The new contract, which comes into morning while under the iofuence of ing hal Tus improvements which have force on the Ist of February, 1883, pro- drink, and in getting the keys out of been effeared in the Indgs Room itself are vides the following rates of speed 1-
the cabin he appears to have disturbed no Isas striking and cannot fail to rouse per hour the mate. The mate then spoke to him admiration. The foor, once so perilously Brindisi to Port Sald,..........12.50 knots.net Bues to Bombay.12.34 about his misconduct, and was to turn him shaky, now rests solidly on four heavy iron Sqes to Shanghai,120 out of the cabin. From words they came to gleders weighing four and a half tons es hi The route by railway through Egypt blows, which ended in s stand-up light, in Tha doring itself is entirely new, and is will be abandoned under the new von. which the mats got the worst of it. As it also of took. All the ornaments and ap- tract, the steamers guing direct through
The
the Cenal; and this conres bas beso appeared from the inste's own statement pointments of the room have been refur-
that he commenced the fight, and was as bished and in some cases renewed. opted for several reasons. The principal bugbear which will be avoided by this decision is the annoyance so frequently
munk to blame as the steward, Captain canopy has been repsiated in all by Mr Baptista, who has accomplished his task Themsett dismissed the nase