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Entertainment.
THEATRE
To-day's Advertisements.
DOUGLAS
ROYAL,
CITY HALL
Under the Distinguished Patronage of H. E. Hon, W. H. MAUSII, C.M.G., Acting
Governor.
H. E. Vice-Admiral R. VISSEY HAMILTON,
C.B., Commander-in-Chief.
H. E. Major-General CAMERON, G.B., Com
manding-in-Chio:
THE LEO
A
U. M. 8.
MINSTREL TROUPE
OF
LEANDER,
will give
PERFORMANCE
in the above HALL on
WEDNESDAY EVENING,
5th January, 1887,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WIDOWED MOTHER OF A LATE SHIPMATE, DECEASED.
PaICES OF ADMISSION
Dress Circle,
$2.00.
Stalls-Front Seats,
$1.00.
Stalls-Back Srate,
$0.00.
Doors on at 8.30.
Commonco at 9 pm.
Tickets can be had at Mesars. KELLY & Watsa's, Tomita, where Seats muy be secured.
Mr. C. LETHBRIDGE, A.N., Mannger
Liput. I BLOMFIELD, A... Hon, Set. & Treasurer, Hongkong, December 31, 1886.
24.91
To-day's Advertisements.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Japan! Japan!! Japan!!!
KUHN & Co.
JAPANESE. FINE ART GALLERY,
(Opposite the floweKONG HOTEL).
NOW OPEN
NCIENT and MODERN BRONZES. A IVORIES, LACQUER, SILKS, and BROCADES GENUINE SATSUMA, EMBROIDERED TARLEVAX, QUILTS, WRAPPERS, JACKETS and GOWNS, PHOTOGRAPH 'ALBUMS, BRONZE JEWELLERY, and Hundreds of ELE- GANT and USFFUL ARTICLES.
All will be offered at the lowest possible wholesale prices in Japan.
INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY INVITED.
Hongkong, January 3, 1887.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM LONDON, ANTWERP, HAM-
BURG AND SINGAPORE.
HE Steamship Westmeath, Captain Stormhouse, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Vadoraigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Steamer will be at once landed and stored at Consignees risk and expore, and no Fire Insurance will be effected,
All Claims against the Steimer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 10th Instant, or they will not he re- ocgnieod.
RUSSELL & Da,
Agents.
Hongkong, January 3, 1887.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE S.S. Casawira, Captain HaɛSLODE, aving arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landlod ani abored at their risk into the Godowns of the
Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded un- less notice to the contrary be given beforp To-paz, the 3rd Instant, at Noon.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 9th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Claims will be admitted after the
Goods have left our Godowns.
No Fire Insurance has heen offertad.
* Bill of Lading will to countersigned by
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, January 3, 1897. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR AMOY AND TAMBUI
The Co.'s Steamship
bution,
Captain WYZME, will bo despatched for the above Porta TO-MORROW, the 4th Instant, at 3 p.
For Freight or Passaga, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co., General Manancis. Hongkong, January 3, 1887.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Co.'s Steamship
Named Captain Pocock, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 5th Tast, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passaga, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General ManageTY. Hongkong, January 3, 1887.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
December 31 1980--
TILE CHINA MAIL.·
Alubic. Goran Mamer, 400, Schafer, Tourou Dec. 28, aud Hothow 30, General:
WILLER & Co.
January 1, 1887.:-
Canton, British steaner, from Whampoa. o, Gorman steamer, 390, B. Aeroboo, Pukhoi and Hollow December 30, General.
War & Co.
Melita, Gorman #tennier, 339, H. Marck, Manila December 28, Ballast, WIELE & Go..
Thin, British steamer, 1,109, Clegg, Shanghai December 28; Guneral.-BOTTAR- 5 TELD & WINE
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THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA VEA AMOY.
The Co.'s Stoumskip
Zafra, Captain Tatror, will be despatched for the above | Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 5th Instaut,
at 5 p..
Fur Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & O.,
General Managers. Hongkong, January 3, 1887.
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FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
The Stoanship.
Cassandra, Capt. C. UAESL20r,will be 3.
dospatched for the abova Ports on THURSDAY, the 6th Instant, at
10a.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents. Hongkong. Jinary 3, 1867.
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FOR YOKOBAMA AND EIOGO.
The Steamship
Westmerth, Capt. STONEHOUSE, Will bestched for the
Instaus, at 3 ɲ. n.
above Purts on THURSDAY, the
For Freight or Famage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co., Agenta.
Hongkong, January 3, 1887.
"OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL.
OLEARED.
Sin Kolga, for Fouchow. Elae, for Talwanteo, Tilna, for Haiphong.
Anton, for Huiloy and Pakhoi. Foro, for Saigon.
PASSENGERS.
AARIYHD.
ther; thenge to port, thick foggy weather. Steamers in Amoy Lorne, Foorsang, and Fidelio.
Tho Gorman steamer Neckar reports Experienced steung N.E. monsoon, and high head sea from Singapore to 14° N. T | thence madorato N.E. wind and 300.
The British steamer Dongba roports Had moderate to fresh and fresh to strong; thence light winda and cloudy weather
part of passage.
Per urine, from Pulhoi, 73 Chinesa. For Carisbrooke, from Mauritius, co., 247 throughout; high confused sea through first Chinese.
Per Anahics, from Shanghai, &c., 800 Chinone.
The British stoamer Zee Sang, reports From Woowong to Turnabout, Light N. W.
winds aral fine weather to port, moderate
winds with dense foggy weather from Lam
Per Esmeralda, Troca Manila, 1 Chinese. Per Amigo, from Perang, 208 Chiness. Per Mecfoo, from Shanghai, Mr J. Noil-mecks to Ninepins. sen, and Chiness.
Per Numea, from Coast Ports, Miss Fan. Crisbrooke, British steamer, 473, R. Casa.ning, Moser Aming and Cha Su Yoo, and Maitis November 26, Singapore Duc. 13, 131 Chinese. and Saigon 96, Faddy and Sugar. Soy
Sise.
Far Cassandra, from Hamburg, &o., Mc Jantzen, an 6 Chinese, from Bingapore
Per Peking, from Shanghai, 1 Buropean,
*
Auclasts, British steamer, 1,304, W. P. Lapsgo, Shanghai December 25, via Foo-und 68 Chinese chow, Amey and Swatow 31, Genord- BUTTREFIELD & Swier.
Fastoralda, Bellieh ateamor, 395, T. Ham En,Manila December 29, General -Kos SELL & Co.
Amigo, German steamer, 771, J. Samuel ao, Penang Deo. 19, and Singapore 22, General-BAN MOB & Co.
Meefoo, Chinese stanmer, 1,339, T. War wish, Shanghai Dacembar 29, General.-C. M. S. N. Co.
Surat, British steamer, 1,677, W. J. Nantes, Shanghai December 30, Mails and General.--P&O. 5. N. Co.
Nana, British str., 863. T. G. Punck, Foochow December 23, Amoy 29, and Swa tow 31, General. DOUGLAR SPANSHIP Co.
*January 2:-
Curssandro, German steamer, 1,196, C. Hesloop, Hamburg November 11, and Singapore December 24, General-SEMEN & co
Peking, British steamer, 954, G. Honer mann, Shanghai December 30, Goneral.- SIRMENEN & CU.
Foti, Britial str, 509, J. S. Wyllie, Tamsai December 50, and Amoy Taousty
Gonerai.-DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.
Necker, Geriau steanter, 1,879, E. Baur, Bremen via Antwerp, and Singapore Dot. 27, Maile and General.-MICHER & CO.
Danube, British atr., DGL, Geo. Anderson, Bangkok December 24, Rice & General- YUEN FAT HONG.
Lee Sang, British steamer. 1,092, W. E. Sawor, Wubu December 28, Rice.-JAR- DINE, MATHESON & Co.
Iduna, German steamor, 297, N. Emke, Haiphong December 30. General--A R
MARTY.
Westmeath, British stoumor, 2,095, A. Stonehouse, London November 11, and Singapore December 25, Gevoral-Nusss.c & Co.
Billy Simpson, British barque, 422, F. Brown, Sandakan November 4, Timber.- OLDER.
Thibet, British steamer, 1,671, W. D thudis, Yokuluann December 25, Mails and.
General.-F. & O. S. N. Co.
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Columbus, German slip, 1,731, W. Sower milch, Shanghai December 26, Goneral SIRMESEN & Co.
Janrary 3:
Foolsang, British atenmer, 990, H. W. Logg, Shanghai December 28, General.- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Zufre, British steamer, 676, R. M. Tak bot, Manila December 31, General-Evs- SELL & Co.
Fortigers, British leaner, 876, J. Brown, Saigon December 20, Lic-ARNEO, boKATBERG & Co.
The Co.'s Steamship
Stentor, Capt. EDWARES, will
lespateled as above on
SATURDAY, the 8th Instant.
For Freight or Fange, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, January 3, 1987.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND TOKOHAMA.
Champion, British corvette, 2.380, Capt. Armand T. Powlett, Shanghai Dec. 30.
Kashar, British steamer, 1,516, U. Gadd, Bombay December 15, and Singapore, General.-P. & 0, E. N. Co.
Killarney, British stemmer, 1,060, J. O'Neill, Bangkok December 27, Itice and TimborGITE, LIVINGSTON & Co.
DEPARTURES. January 1:-
Taiwan, for Whauspon. Ficciola, for Swatow and Amoy. The Co.'s Steamship
Trites, for Saigon. Mendes,
Orient, for Doilo. Ouplain Nasus, will bench, for Shangmt. despatched as above on Hilang, for Swalow.
ny, for Shanghai. Chi, for Bangkok. Greyhound, for Hoihow and Pakhoi.“ Jacob Christensen, for Kutchisuzu.
January 2
SUNDAY, the 9th Instant
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Á geuka.
Hongkong, January 3, 1987.
GUEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY.
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Taling Curan it Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHËFOO, NEW- CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANOTSZE)
The Co.'s Steamship
Jason, Capt. MILLIGAN, will be Vepatched as above on MONDAY, the 10th Iustant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, January 3, 1887. THE BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
SINGAPORE AND LONDON.
►NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
YONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and to take immediate delivery. FOR This Cargo has been landed and stored at thek risk and exponse.
No Fire Insurance haa boon effected.
Ex Romanid and Melbourne.
(in dia.), 101/200200 cases Candles
Do.
301/400
from Antwerp, con-
signed to Order.
, DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong, Jabnary 3, 1887.
NOTICE
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Endorsigned, Agenta in China, and Ports in the Straits, for the introdue
tion of the ButsON SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC IN- 'CANDESCENT LIGHTING, are prepared to fur- nish estimates for the lighting of streets, public buildings, factories, houses, &c., &and to execute orders for Plants, and
octrical Lighting Apparatua
This system has already made rupid. pro- greas in Japan, where it is much esteemed for its efficiency and economy. A plant of
75 16-candic power lamps has been in sue- cessful operation for many months at tho
or
The Brilial Steamer
Dented, Captain Rivoch, will be despatched as above on
ahout the 14th Instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, January 3, 1887.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR
4chan, for Singapore and London.
arthe, for Uaiphong.
Peking, for Whampoa.
Lee San, for Whampoa. Mecku, for Whampoa
mine, for Swatow and Amoy. Dympia, for Saigon. China, for Swabow.
January · Foolsang, for Whampoa Tutani, for Joana (Java). Neckar, for Shanghai. Stettin, for Yokoliant. Canton, for Shanghai. Eameralda, for Manila. Decima, for Saigon. Celebes, for Amoy.
Japan; for Singapore and Calcutta.“ 1 Grundee, for New York.
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SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO,
· BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT, SAID, BRINDISI AND TRIESTE, (Taking Camo at through rates to CAL CUTTA, MADKAS, PERSIAN GULF, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC FORTS.)
The Co.'s Stamship
Berenice, Captain C. BEHLINGER,
Office of the Official Gazette, Tokio, ander above on SATURDAY, the 15 Instant,
the management of Japanese, who had only at Noon. one wook's training for the work. These
lamps have been in use on on average 11 and Passage, apply to the Acuser of the hours daily, at a cost of about hali a cant Company, Praya Central. per lamp per hour,
O BACHRAOH,
Macka
SANEN,
The Britishi stenaier, Westment reports: Had strong N.E, winds from Pelo Obi to Gulf, high con feet N.E. wind and mode rate latterly with smooth sex.
The British summor Killarney reports: ad motorate monecon and fine cleur wea ther up to Ladrono Islands, thenes to port had strong breeze and hazy weather.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
Per Fokien, from Tarasui, 18 Chiness, Per Neckar, from Bremen, &c., Consul Ed. Meyer, Mrs E Moyer, Miss Elo Moyor and Mr Ed. Mayer, Mies Labuske, Mr A. and Mra L. Krapfenbauer, Professor Dr.For STRAITS, COLOMBO AND BOM Bauknecht, Dr. L. Busse, Masara P.. Kribbe, A. V, Magda and J. Evans, and 265 Chinese. A
Per Lee Sangu Wṣlu, 10 Chinese. Per Westmeath from London, S., Mr and Mes taborg, and 217 Chinese. Per Bally Simon, from Sandakan, i Chinose
Per Lure, frou Manila, 250 Chinese.· Per Vortigern, Ben Saigon, 35 Chinese. Pur Sural, from Shanghai: For Hongkong, Bou J. Russell,era J. Thorburn, A Faurel, Count ratelli, Lieute, D. A Mills, R.D. and F. U. Dudgeon, R.N., Mesars J. R. Dod R. Parkinson, B. W. Wiclaus, and 20 Chiness; for Suez, Rev. W. B. Palmore Fes. M. B. Chapman, and Mr H. B. McDiniol; for London, Miss Punkney,
Por Thibet, from Yokohama, &c., Mr B. Darskaon, Mra Daison, child and servant, Murs J. V hustona C. Robertson, Capt. and Mra Dove, Meyers Shannon, Shaw Safe, Seaton Kerr, J. Withors, Rev. R. A. and Mrs Davis, 6 childron, 1'infant and nurse, Mt J. Richardson, and 18 Chi-
побе
Par Kashgar, tr Bombay, &c., Mr A B. McKean, and 1 Chinese.
DHARTER
Par Celebes, For Anoy, Mr. and Mrs Daniel Kapulje and 2 children, and 100 Chinese.
Per Neckar, for Shaughai, Mr A. Grave Par Stettin, fo Yokohama, Mesara A. von Maeda, Dr. Hauskiucht, Dr. L. Busse, and Mr Shar
Par Japan, for Calcutta, Mr and Mrs S. E. Levy, child and 2 servants, and 431 Ohi aese, fur Singapor
Por Triton, for faigon, 250 Chinese. Par Toonan, for Shanghai, 10 Chinese. Par Hiniloong, fie Swatow, 100 Chinese. For Olympia, fo Saigon, 12 Chinese. Per doy, for Shanghai, 1 Earopean, and 12 Chintu
Per Chian, for watow, 25 Chinezo. Par Canton, for Shanghai, 12 Chinese. Per Emeralda, or Menila, 3 Eumpenne. Per Decima, for Saigon, 60 Chinese.
ΤΟΥ DEPART Per Anton, for
ruihow, 40 Chinese Per Fere, for Saigon, 10 Chinese Per Surat, front Hongkong for Singa pure, Messrs W. S. Tevis, L. O Kellogg, 1. Davis and Chun Ying Tai; for Penang Mr and Mrs B L.Symes, infant and amah; for Colombo, Mr Fink G. Myburgh ; for Triests, Mr H. S. Kerr; for London, Measts Jesoph Withers, W. W. Wilson, Majar W. Riddel, R.A., Bergt-Major A. Bentor, RE, Sapper J. Richards, R.E., and Private and Mn J. Bocford and infant. Bay W. B. Palmore; Rer. & B. Chapmau, From Shanghai: for Suez,
and Mr HI. II. McDaniel; ip Lourlon, Mian Pinkusy.
SHIPPING REPORTS
The British steamer Carisbrooke reports: From Mauritius to Singapore fresh S.E. winds and fine weather From Singapore to Saigon, strong N.E.gales From Saigon
port, strong mundon and high 60 throughout
The British sleumpr Auchises reports: Had light variable finds, with fine clear weather and smooth'sis throughout.
The British atenior Esmeralda mporte : Had fresh N. E. booze and fine weather, with moderato say throughout,
The Chinose steamer. Mesfou reperis: Spoke Germanship showing Q.D.R.T., of Chelang Pot bound to Hongkeng,
The Britja steaper Novou reports Left Fooclaw on the 28th, and Amor on the 20th alto, with lightonsoon and fine wonthe Left Swatow on the 31at utto., and onco to port light variabie windo and hazy weather.
The British ateur Ecking toports: Hnd aght wind and fine waither with smooth sed to Breaker Point; thence to port douse foggy weather.
The British steamer Fokien reports: From Tanuui to Amgy, bad moderate mon- soon and cloudy weather. From Amuy to Breaker Point Hight wid and hazy wea-
BAY.
Por Pandora, at 11.30 am, on Tuesday,
the 4th January. *.
For AMOY & TAMSU
Po okien, at 2.50 p.m., ou Tuesday,
the 4th iust.
For SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.---
Por finirngorm, at 4 p.m., on Tuesday, 4th January, instead of sa previous- ly notified,
For 8WATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
Poe Name, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, the
4th inst.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW Stipping.
Nosu.Pandot leaves for. Tricate, 3 p.m.-Fokien aayes for Autoy, 4 p.m.-English Masi leaves för Pl
of Call and Eropo. 5p. Cairngon loaves for Austral
Porti.
A. S. WATON & Co., Lt
ARI W SHOWING
THEIR SESON'S SUPP XMAS CONFECTIONERY
AND-
́FANCY "C′O O D 8.
Ediso
A. Small. Asstment, of the Latest CHRISTAS CARD
جمعة
NZ PERFUMES. New SWEETS,
NEW Chocolatný OUT ASS BOTTLES, GLOVE AND ANDKERCHIEF Boxes, BABEETS CONFECTIONERY, CRYSILLIZED FRUITS, CRACKERS,
S&, &c.
A. S. Waton & Co., Limited, THE HONGONG DISPENSARY,
Hongkong, Dember 23, 1880, 2436
No. 1208-JANUARY 3, 1887.
THE Band of the Regiment will play at the Officers' Mess, Murray Barracks, to-morrow evening
A FOOTBALL match Association Rules, wil be played to-morrow afteravon at 415 on the Race Course..
Surat from the North, where bo had hoon.
Min Juetico Russell arrived here in the
on a short holiday, on New Year's Day.
Tum agent of the Austro-Hungarian Lay's
S. N. Co. inform us that the S. S. Berprice from Trieste, left Singapore for this put on Saturday morning,
Messins Jardine, Matheson & Co. isform us that the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company's steamer Wingsang, from Cal- entta, left Singapore yesterday (Budoy), the 2nd instant, for this part.
WE Togrot to note the death of Captain iabet, master of the 8.8. Teviot, who died Festerday morning, Several of the ships in harbour had their flags ha-mast os mark of respect.
have been requested to mention that ro will be boats to convey guests from-
Naval Yard to HM S.Victor Panuel for the dance of board that vassel At Mystie Vi, Kowloon, the Wife of aduesday afternoon Mr. H. E. Devas, of a Son.
DEATHS
BIRTE.
On the 2nd Jaunry, 1887, at the resid vace of Mr. C.oimund, Fast Point, W. Per Iding, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, the C. Nisser, Masr of 3.5. Teriot, aged 46
For HAIPHONG.
4th inst.
For YOKOHAMA & KOBE.-
Per Westmeath, at 2.30 p.m., on Thurs-
day, the 6th inst.
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA. Fer Tabet, ut 6 p.m., on Thursday, the
F 6th January,
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET- The British Contract Packet Surat will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 4th Jan., 1887, with Malls for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries bo- yond, via Brindisi; to the Straits Settle- ments, Netherlands India, Burrish, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, na Gibraltar.
The usual hours will be observed in closing
the Mails, &c.
MAILN BY THE FRENCH PACERT.— The French Contract Packet Yangtse
will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 11th January, with Mails to tho United Kingdom, Europe, and places beyond, vid Naples; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Buranah, Ceylon, Indiz (via Madras), the Australasian Colonia, Aden, Natal and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. The usual hours will be observed in closing
the Maile, .
HOUES OF CLOSING
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
years.
At Shanghai, the 24th December, sud. denly, A. Horija, alias GEORGE POLTTE, aged 41 years.
The China Silail.
HONGKONG, MÉDAY, JANUARY 2, 1887.
Sonar's Gazelle contenda notification
British Minister to Japan annow.
cip that the cholera epidemic has now
celd throughout Japan, ad that the en forment of the Medical hspection Regu- lathe has now been discotiuued
The publican of this isnus commenced. So from recent presvutins having check- at 7.40 p.m.
ed tale of Japanes mathes in Hongkong, (any the N.-C. DN) the demand for themis increasing so hat that the pro- priefe of the factories Kobe are think. ing opening in thi sofhorn colony. A REN from the coletor of Stamp Ro- venue published in faturday's Gazette,·· show that the rent from stamps for November this year over 85,815 larger. thau fo the same math last year, The largest movesse verdon conveyance and probattant letter of ficinistration.
TELEGRAMS.
(SVPAID TO CINA MAIL"]
(Via Suthern Line.)
THE BRITTH MINISTRY.
LONDON, 3st December, 1885. Lord Hartington decird the Pro-L'Aron du Thikh as that the coal mines miership had the leadertip of the House in the Bay of flog, Tokiu, will shortly be of Commons, but haspomined that he will put up E asporing to certain condi- continue to support be Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The leadership of ne House of Commons has been offered to le Geschen.
MR BRIGIT ON BURMA. (meer)
LONOx, 11th December,
tions drain is the Department. M. de Vosior-Lamp eginct, has been appointed by the Rosent Geral. to apportion the different lej ofcoal-found
Tax actio zased apo months ago by Mr Greeley aging the pagkong Hotel Com
The following hours are observed in closing
Maile, &c., by the British Contractions of a corresponent, as stated that he to-morrow. CaptaiDary, of the S. 5.4
Mr John Brigittin reply to the ques-pany will be feard the Supreme Court Day of Departure,
regrets and condus, Lord Dailorin's Camelot, who is a wess in the case, was course in Burma, ich, he says, renews examined de bene esas he has to leave bo-
Packet:-
Noon, Money Order Office closes.
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3
F.M.Registry of Letters ceases, tha old system of come and guilt.
Posting of all printod master and great selfishness of England obscure our
The great ignotape of England and the fore to nonow patterns ceases.
P.M.-Mall closed, except for Latera interests in fi. Extrusion of ter: Messe utild Swire inform us that
Letters
ritory, new market fresh fields, and pro- the 0. SS Co. amship Menelatis, from motions are powell and irresistible fome Liverpool, left Smpare yesterday after-
3.10 p. ar.attore may be posted with
Late Fea of 10 cents until 3.30 ..When the Post Office closes
entirely.
3.40 F. M.-Late. Letters may be posted on board the packet with Late Fee of 10 cents autil time of departure.
Exchange HONGKONG, January 3.
On London-
Bank, Wire
54
On demand,
20
30 days' right,
4 months sight,.
Crodits, 4
Documentary, I months":
Or Paria-
Ou deund, ... Credits, 4 months' sight, On New York-
On demand, ... Credits, 60 daya' sight, On Banbay-
Wiw, On demand, On Calcutta-
Wirs.
On demand,... On Shangha
On demand, 30 daya' sight, Gold Loaf, 100 fine... Svoretzná,
SHARE LISTUOTATIONS.
Paid- POSITIO TER LAST REPORT Last Divicare.
Haxere Balancee.f'uald
¡Nos of Chares.
Fatre,
fongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp.,oh s
INSURA KUES
North-China Dauraney Out, Ld...... 5,000 €
Yanglaze Inseco Company, Ld.... 8,000 € Uniga Idsurance Society Co., Ld.... 10,000) 3 chins Traders' Insurance Co., Ld.... 24,000je Canton Insurance Office Co., La..... 10,00 Chinese Insurance Co., Limited.... 1, Bengkong Fire insurance Co., Ld... 8,000 China Fire Insurance Co.; LA................/20.00 ja Singapero Insurance Company, Ld 40,000 $
STRAWBOAT COMPANIER.
HK. O, and M, Steamboat Co., Lt Douglas Steamship Co., Limited...120,000 $ In-China S. N. Company, Limited 18,387
60,000 shares issued.
31,212 £ China and Manila S. 3. Co., L..... 3,500
SAISCELLANEOUS.
J
£23 2231
***
$31,15 5.97
JANUARY 3, 1887
· Cloving Qu: tatrona,
Cash
Fur al 111,700.34 to June 30, 96109% prem
¡£2 div, 3-year } satum div.
$20000"
Tis, 20 p. 8. 270 per share £ 3. i 40 The 406,139. for 1880
for Tla. 115 259 55,000|3. 480,069.41931 prah. (84 $85.
$ 600187.524.70/20% Vannum $69 ex div.
18,000 $ 494,406.00 10 % for 1885680.
Bales 2,868,830 % for 1886 $180 per share, nomine 289,482.50 837.50 for 865427 228,811.678
256
nauja
50$
1, 2005 28,THE
2508 503, 1,00,000s TAR 3. 2000 700 8 10018 20
Chin Sugar Compeus, Limited..... 9.000 * un
3 103003 1:8 142,70.018
17,000
1151.18
for 1881 188 per ahars
June 30/86
12,850.78% half yani 87% prom.
$47 8%. 4,387.5.37% for 1896 par
6,701.43
1,527.311
Nona
25 discount
half yes $127 % prom, 31 Meh, 1887
and 2 bonus
10% and 3130 per share, buyers
bonus for 4
36. halt
1,821.41
year
June 30 1886 $195 per share 13,451.51 None.
8124 per share, buyers. 141 por share $130
100 50
Lols I 10
100 l
IU
El'kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ld12,500
K.
will be despatched as
China Gas Co., Limited. || 5,1901 £ New Sharea
1,000 €
12/ Bil 10 it
9,1731.2
Hongkong Hote: Company, Lt....
3,000)
1,000 ats. Insert
For further Particulars, regarding Freight
Hongkong Teo Company, Limited.. 6,000 Hongkong Bakery Company, Lal,,..
26
1,125.80 $12
50
000 $
690.66 $16
0
6
Punjom & Sunghie Dua Samatan
Mining Co.****
Luzon Sugar Company, Limited.... 7,00 Perak Tin Mining & Sting Co.
5,0003 (40,000j3
100
60 RU 108
1,094.023 X
1358
M
None
nominal
FOR PRIVATE SALE.
H'kong Rope Manufactory Co., Ld. 3,000
JO13 1534
cash, buyers
THE Entire Contents of a Comfortably
A. S. Watson & Co., Limited..... 2,800
100 ell
First year
187208inter. dir
40 % discount.
FURNISHED FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE
6 months.
$132, boyers
100% 50
% prem.
frantage of greater brillisqoy, steadiness,
8.50 T. 500 a]]
1884 Ai
Hates ofint
B
tear
Apply by Letter to
1884 B 1881
FRAZAR & Co.
Agents of Tuostas A. EDISON,
Shanghai, 27th Nov., 1886.
2313
*J. B12' afo. China Mail OFFICE, Hongkong, January 3, 1887,
279018 31898 Chinese Imp. (Ch. Bank Inan) 1885 27908
500 Call 500 all 600 all
Pavithle, June16&Dec.1 Maroff 15 June 90
ipar
8% 8%
Oct. 10 Jan. 18
A plant of 526 10-candle power lamps is use at the detton factory of the Osska baker Company, and the coat of running
s been found to be less than one-third of
cent per lamp hour.
The total cost of lighting the factory per
Phat is 65,655, Rgainst on estimated cost by
Agent.
Hongkong, January 9, 1857.
H. & M. Ghise Manufacturing Co... 4,000 * 50 l
of $5,000, the Electric light baving the situated on the Upper Levels. Everything HK. High-Level Tramways Cu., Ld. 1,2508 and perfect safety. Thess. estimates in-lost New and Ready for immediate
LOANA.
slide an allowance of 8 interest on cost of nocupation. A Two-years Lease of the ines usporial -1991 the installation, and the usual wear and Premios can also be obtained, if required.
2790$
፡፡
14:
(2 %% prem.
17 prem
82 prom..
is prem.
̈A, Q, STUKEN, #agfi
taficus to many. The millions of India, who are act consand or cared for, will have to bear the burdate these departures from morality and tratatesmanship which will bring calamity and perhaps ruin.
noon, and is defire on the 9th instant.. The CN. Uos amship Taiyuan, from Glasgow, wijl de Singapore to-morrow morning, and file due here on the 11th
THE PRESIENCY COUNCILS. The Duke' of Canaught has been forn- | insti ally gazetted-top Bombay Council; and Sir Charles. Aruthnot and Mr Justice Cenir Hutchins to the puncil of Madras.
LOCAL IND GENERAL.
in reports an act of bratory on the art of M. Klubukowski, director thabloot of the Bexidect General in Wou One of the sisters the Cathete Mion, in leaping from t OUTWARD BOUD Deepdale, Oct. 26; Ves river beaton to sampan near Haiphon
Past Suzz· CANAL.
pasian, 26) Japan, Dec.7; Cardigan-
shire, Dealin, 14, Cyclops, Dar fellinto the far and was being carrin danus, any Musser, 17 Bellona,oby, the cup when M. Klobukow 21: Ocquen, 24
*
HUMEWARD BOUND-Port Adelaide, No-bravely prantato the water and manage vamber ge; Harter, 30; Bentence, tobring the sfer to a place of safety,
gear datorio, Dec. 3; Diomed, 14
Hespert, Orion, 17; Bellerophan, 21: 4 LARGE nuper of Europeans and mang Mellone, Breinschizelg, 24.
thosamde of hirese assembled on the Rac
The Anady, with the Franca MAIL of De-Corse at Stughaf on the afternoon of the combe 3rd, is to leave Singapore for 27 ultimo response to an advertisement Saigo on Saturday, the 1st Jan, a to the effecthat a baloon would be nont 4 p., and may bo uspected here on
or at Sunday, the 9th Jan. This but the solt was a force, and most of Packet brings replies to lettore de- the would spectators naturally concluded sputed from Flongkong on Octoboat they bech the victims of a practical 26L
t
The Picks Mail Company's steamer City pho. Thowever, thu N.-C, D). News her fo de Janeiro loft San Francisc loves, wat the case, asthe disappointmant for Yokohama and Hongkong on the due the arragements for filling the 11th Dec.
The Navigazione. Generalo Italiana Cof
baloon bring downt.
Bbamship Bormida loft Singapore of Tax Right Hon. J. C. Coachon, who has Badoy lost, the 20th Dec, and been of the Leadership of the House
expected here on or about the frå January.
of Coms, is at present without a seat The ten Line steamer Bengle left Sithin the lane of Commons, baring best bre os the 27th Dec, and maybe defeated by the Glads one candidats
pected to arrive here os or aboy the 4th January.
at Edurgh, Ho was recently i The Clan Line steamer Stenogle, frumtionvited titand for Brighton, but refusel
den, left Singapore on the 29th Des., the Aation, and is therefore still- and may be expected here on or jetore the 5th Jan,
Thế G*& A, B, Costeamship Airlie
lelt Part Darwin' on the 28t Des.,
beggan if he accepts the proferred pos
he wit a doubt be provided with
And may be expected here on about at the Tory party by hook or crook the 7th Jan
The Austro-Hungarīgn Lloyd 8. Folsoms sulf-sacrificing member termer Beranie, from Triete, loft will cane formed and offer bie Singapore on the lat instant, fnd may at the same way as Mr Pho be expected here on or about the 8th friend of the Sailor, resignet fo
povi for Sir William Harcourt The 0. S. S. Co.'s steamabb Jasury that litician received the Chancel
from Liverpool, loft Sinjape on the of theExchequer.
instant.
let iust, and may be expcted here
Da or about the 8th inst
Ari Aght took place on horse the The Indo-Chins Steam Naviation Co. Denshire while that vessel wai Na
steamship Wingseng, frog Dalonttssaki arbone on the 15th citmo left. Singapore n the 30 inst... inseveral of the crow revija may be expected here on fr about Alo 6th inat.SIA
njer
whies necessitated Mir boletaire The O. B. B. Co.'s steamsho Afensas,orgia Lospital.
from Liverpool, left hinfapore on the Aero to the N.-C. D., the nu- 2nd ink, and may be expected here bref engineers in the Glenate re on or about the 9th insteg reduced, and vessels starziedie The C. N. Co's steamship arion, fombra now only have while th
Glasgow, will leave Sigapore on the wich previously rated for 4th inst, and may be expected here t
on or about the 11th in
only bre
reforance to a par which t
stion frota We said that It to Shan
The 9 & 0; Co.'s steamer Farm, árom gutly reproduced us. Liverpool, left Singapo on Saprday
Fainielu Shimbio, Brummond would morning for this port ad ill be che, on the Nagasaki affed, the Japp the 8th instant.
ail is requested to at the statem Froorrect Mr Ian is now THE adjuriastion of offre for the custres-sit to the Yok tion of railways in Tarkin has been at his own pleas
ave any Dong journed from lat Jumsary to 1st July." A new form of conditions is being drawn up.
part of the pastry
with the Vaguski
having chased te
inrests of the Chiene