To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.
FOR SHANGHAL, -
I
The Steamship.
THEATRE
• Nigro,
Capt. Tu. KÖHLER, will beton slurpatched for the shavo, Port TOMORROW, the 23rd Inst, at 4 p.10.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Business Notices.
ROYAL HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY,
LD.
The people's popular plaço of Amusemont. GLORIOUS AND TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS
of the Rongwood and Only
(LATE THE HALE & HOLTZ 00-OPERATIVE COY., LTD.).
SIEMSSEN-&-0.TANLEY OPERA COMPANY TOYS.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong, Ducemiyr 22; 1880, -
2205
THE SOOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR HOIHOW AND BANGKOK.
THE DOXATORS OF MIDTH AND Music,
TO-NIGHT,-
MONDAY, December 22nd, For positively the Last Fine in Hongkong, . THE EVER SUCCESSFUL BOKLESQUE IN
3 Acry or
LALLA BOOKE.**
The Company's Steamor LALLA ROOKH '—'LALLA ROOKH.'
Sonuletch Phra Nang, Captain R. JONES, will despatched for the nhovo-Porta-en WEDNESDAY, the 24th
·Inst., at 9 a.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
2200
YUEN FAT HONG, Agents. Hongkong, December 22, 1800, DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
•
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Co.'s Steamship
Haiphong, Captain BARRIS, will be despatched for the abova Porte on WEDNESDAY, the 24th Inst., thi Daylight, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
2196
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers, Hougkong, December 22, 1890. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITKO.
NOTICE. Mr. H. STANLEY has much pleasure "in announcing that he has made arrangements for the Re-appearance of that Groat Artist Siguer MAJERONI, who will on
TUESDAY,
For the Last Time in Hongkong, Austin the part of Corporat Simon in
THE OLD CORPORAL'
WEDNESDAY, December 24th, THE BEAUTIFUL PANTOMIME OF 'SLEEPING BEAUTY,'
ON
'HARLEQUIN BAILOR PRINCE AND THE FAIRY SILVERSTAR. NEW SORNERY, New Duesnes, NEW TR.CS, ETC, ETC.
PRICES AS USUAL--82.90 and $100. Military and Navy half-prico to Back Seats
only.
*
INEXPENSIVE
FRENCH
DOLLS.
BONBONS.
CONFECTIONERY.
AND
FANCY GOODS
FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY, LD.
37 & 39, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
2208
Beltran, Manila December 15, Genoral.
To-day's Advertisements. BRANDAO & Co.
ZETLAND
LODGE.
No. 625. Nurgency MEETING of the above A LODGE will be hold in the FREE- ARON HALL, Zetland Street, TO- MORROW, the 23rd Imtaut, nt for 3.30 p.m. precisely. VISITINO BRETHREN ST cordinily INVITED.
Hongkong, December 22, 1830.
YOTIC E.
Lyeemoon, Gorman steamée, 1,238, G. Heuermann, Shanghai Dec. 18, General SIEMSSEN & Co.
Pekin, British steamor, 2,133, P. Harris, Bombay December 6, and Singapore 17, Mails and Genom!.-P. & O. S. N. Oo.
DEPARTURES,
December 23
Sachsen, for Eprope Brindisi, for Yokohama, Faisang, for Whampoa
Dece
ierstein, for Whampoa 3199 Haitan, for Coast Porte,
Tainan, for Foodbow. Norden, for ton
Kutchinotza. Cosmopolis, for Haiplanng. Lacio, for Whauipon,
December 23 į Ficciola, for Kohn, Frejr, for Hoitov, Hsin-y, for Whampa. Abyssinia, for Kobo and Vancouver. Benfomond, for Nagaanki. Activ, for Hoihow. Kaifong,
Box PLAN opon at A.M., at Messrs.UGGESTIONS as to the Form which a PERMANENT MEMORIAL of the KELLY & WALSH, LTD.
JUBILEE of HONGKONG should tako arę T. EMPSON, Manager,
invited by the JUBER COMMITTER until Hongkong, Desember 22, 1890.
the 3rd January, 1891, after which date no further Suggestions can, bo promised enter
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
22nd
tainmont
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSULTSFFICES will be CLOSED for the be scdressed to the Undersigned at the
The Co.'s Steamship
Hailong, Captain ROACH, will be despatched for the above Porta on THURSDAY, the 25th Iost., at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, December 22, 180.
2214
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
Cyclope Captain Nisit, will be despatched as above on
FRIDAY, the 20th Instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, December 22, 1830.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
2201
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND NAGASAKL
(Passing through the INLAND SEA.)
The Co.'s Steamship
General Werder, Captain M. EVEL, will leave for the above Porta
on or about the 27th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents,
Hongkong, December 22, 1890.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
STEAM TO SHANGHAL
2219
The Co.'s Steamship
Pretissen, Capt. W. REMKARTEN, will leave for the above place about 24 hours after arrival with the outward German Mail.
For Freighter Passage, apply to
MELOHERS & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, December 22, 1890.
HE Undermentioned INSURANCE Transaction of Public Business on THURS DAY and FRIDAY NEXT, the 25th and 20th Instant.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents,
Canton Insuranes Offee, Ltd.;
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
N. J. EDE, Secretary, Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.
W. H. PERCIVAL,
Agent, North-Chinn Insurance Co., Ltd.
W. H. RAY, Secretary, China Traders' Insurance Co., Ltd.
H. HARMS, for the Liquidators, Chinesa Lúsurance Company, Ltd.,
(in Liquidation). RUSSELL & Co., -
Agents,
Yangtze Insurance Association, Ltd.
JAMES B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary,
China Fire-Insurance Cory Ltd. ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents, Singapore Insurance Company, Ltd. ROBERT BAIRD,
Agent,
The Straits Insurance Co., Ltd.; The Straits Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. Hongkong, December 22, 1890.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 21.
2207
THE following Particulars of SALE of CROWN LAND BY PUBLIO AUCTION,
to bo hold on the Spot. on MONDAY, the 29th day of December, 1800, at d pan., are published for general information.
By Command,
W. M. DEANE, Acting Colonial Secretary, COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Bangkong, 13th December, 1890. 2198
Particulars of the Lotting by Public Auction Sate, to be held on MONDAY, the 29th day of December, 1800, at 4 p.m., by Order of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, of One Lot of Orown Land, in the Colony of for a term of 999 years, Hongkong, 2213
together with the Erections and Build- ings thoroch known as No. 8, Polica Station.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Telamon, Captain JACKSON, will be despatched as above on
SUNDAY, the 28th Instant.
Fur. Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente Hongkong, December 22, 1890.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
2202
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSEE.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Laertes, Captain Seats, will be despatched as above on
SUNDAY, the 28th Instant.
Particulars of the Ext.
Registry Locality.
No.
Boundary
Mesaro-
Est
6. E.
Rs . £t.
ft.
Station
Inland Street,
Lot (Taiping-
1 No. 1245
Azmal Kent
G
shan) 108 109 35.0 30.0 3,294 40,0300
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN,
SUEZ, PORT SAID,·· BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG. PORTS IS THE LEVANTE, BLACK SHA & BALTIC PORTS;
A187 LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS.
SOUTH AMERICAN 2303 GALVESTON
PORIS.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenti Hongkong, December 22, 1890.
OHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
The Co.'s Steamship
Changsha,
It is requested that Communications may
HONGKONG CLUB.
By Order of the Committes,
2209
F. E. WODEHOUSE, Don. Sec., Jubilee Committer. Hongkong, December 22, 1800, JALDBECK, MACGREGOR & Wine and Spirit Merchants, 13, QUEEN'S ROAD.
CHAMPAGNES-Best Bravda CLARETS-Choicest Vintages. SHERRIES, FORTS, BURGUNDIES,
HOOKS and WHITE WINES. Specially Selected BRANDIES and GINS. SCOTCH WHISKIES-BULLOCH, QAPS
& Co.'s.
IRIBE and AMERICAN WHISKIES. LIQUEURS and BITTERS. Bottled ALES and STOUTS. APOLLINARIS-ROSBACH and BELL-
THAL MINERAL WATERS. Hongkong, December 22, 1890.
2210
for Whampoa.
CLEARED.
Insphong, for Hußphong, Mereo, for Baigon. Ајет,
for Yokohama.
| Tonhar for Satot. Fushen, for Shanghai.
Tai Yick, for Knichinotzu. Ningpo, for Shanghai. Dona Bartola, for Yap.
-PASSENGERS.
ÅRRIVED.
Per Haiphong, from. Swater, 42 Chinese. Per Taichiore, from Bangkok, Mr Bom- manarjev, and 8 Chinese,
Per Zafiro, from Manila, Messrs Turnor and Hulo, and 192 Chinese.
Per China, from Saigon, 293 Chinese. Per Hesperia, from Singapore, 240 Chi-
nese. lene,
деее.
་་
DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, Jacobi, Ma Thompson and maid, Mr. U.
WE
LIMITED,
CHEMISTS, de
PURE WINES.
E beg to invite careful attention to the following eclection from our Wine List, for we have succeeded in com- bining purity and excellence of quality with moderato prices.
SHERRY.
Por Triumph, from Pakboi, &c., 16 Chi- Fer Verona, from Kobe: for London, Mian Evotis, (2) Milases Lewis, Mr R. Rees, Miss Edwarde, Miss Hopkins, Major Wood, Messrs
Honby. Smith, Dr. Hallier; Mr
Me T. Thompson and servant, Scott,
Dr d-Mra Anderson and P-infants, General -and-
Sir A. Johnson, Mr Kanakole, Miss Tap son, Désers Spencer, Roper, Tai Bai, 1 Chinese Lady, Mesere Hok Sing, Ah Kam, and Chao Foek; for Hongkong, Mr Wool ley.
Por Fekin, for Hongkong : from London, Mira Hancock and 2 daughters, Mr and Mrs
J. H. S. Locklitet, amah and child, £1.K. Sir G. William Des Voeux, and Lady Des per case per bottle Voeux, 2 servants, Governess and nurse, VINO GENEROSO.---k
nativo servent and man servant, Bise wine,
Saunders. Mr and Mrs Fraser, generous round green seal $0.00 $0.00 VINO DE PASTO-1 mediam dry wine with
delicate flavour, red seal $10.00 21.00 AMONTILLADO-a higa
„§14.00 $1.25,
s natural wine for con- noisaours of Shoiry, yeline sext.........
..$12.00 $1,10 tin- DELICIUSO-the very
est sherry rocurable, G years in botile
Superior quality... ..$10.00 $1.00 Invalid Port, gald seal $12.00 $1.10 Old Tawny, soft and mature,
Black seri
$14.00 $1,25 Specially selected cli vint-
.$20.00 $176
age
PORT.
BURGUNDY, BEAUNE-A full-bodied Red Burgundy with airengthening properties $14.00 $1.25 CHABLIS mellow White Burgundy, finoflavourand bouquot........
$14.00 81.25
CHAMPAGNE. AVIZE-a well rostured,
specially elected dry wine $18.00 $1,75 LEMOINE VIN-KRUT
-
CUVEE ROYALE A
**
Supplied regularly to the Prince of Wales, Honse
ef Commons, and the chief clubs in Londos &c. $22.00 $2.00 Per case of 34 pinin823.00 $1,00
We are Rola Agents is China for the Sale of this splendid Fine.
TELEPHONE NO 0",
Nos. 23 & 24, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
SHIPPING.
*ARRIVALS. December 21, 1890
O. W. Duggan, infant and child;
from Brindisi, Mr Van Gonsalves, and Mr Grace; from Naplez, Liontenant Mil- per, and Rev. W. Daffus; from Bom bay, Mesars Wisemau, Mahomed Ninajee, Allimahomed:
athe from
Τ
from Singapore, plomba. Seb-Insp
J. Matheson; from
9 Chiness i Mr and Mrs G B. Roach and
infant, and Mr
Dawson. For Shanghai: frem London, Miss Rad- ford, Miss Turner, Miss Porter, Miss Eleo May, Miss Pook, Miss Rayner, and Miss Sange, Messrs B. Gompert and Houlston from Brindisi, Mr Yokmakiff and Pastoff For Yokohama: from Singapore, 1 Japancae. DEFAKTAD
Por Sachsen, from Hongkong for Sin- gapore, Miss J. Laurence, Mi R. Tanoss, Miss J. Deane, Mr T. Lestrange, Mr and Mrs T. Weinberg, and Mr. Wong A Koe; For Colombe, Mira Carrall for Bremen. Misa
Afsta
Schmidt. Frozz Shanghai :: for
H Genoa, Mcasts
From Yokohem Cornichie and G. Suhr.
for Genes, Dr. S. Tore, Messrs & Kashimura and J. Schmucker. From Nagasaki: for Port Said, Colonel L. Baikoff; for Gonon, Mr Scholtz and family. Per Prejr, for Haihow, 100 Chinese. - Per Amoy, for Shanghai, ↑ Europeans, and 10 Chinese
Per Kuang Lee, for Shanghai, 40 Chinese. Per Huitan, for Swalow, Mr Chan Les Choy, Mra Clifton for Anoy, Mr. C, E. Mehta, ad Miss Gaskell; for Foochow, Mr. and Mre Warren.
Per Abgasinia, for Vancouver, 2 Euro- peans, and 99 Chiuere,
To Depart.
MEMUS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. 10.m.-Frigga leaves for Hamburg, &c. Noon.-Teheran loaves for Boibay, &c. Noon. Mmmuir leaves for Sydney, &o.. 4 p.n.-Ninggo loaves for Shanghai...
Meetings.
4 p.m.--Mecting of Shareholders in and Subscribors to the City Hall, in Library. 5.30 p.m.-lecting of Zetland Lodge,
Amusements.
9 p.m. Performance at the City Ball,
WINES AND SPIRITS.
BY. APPOINTMENT,
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.) HONGKONG.
WE invite attention to the following old cellent qualityand good value for the money. landed Brands, all of which are ex-
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PINARO SUEZ CANAL
(No. 8716-DECEMBER 22, 1890.
ARRIVAL OF HIS EXCELLENCY TAL GOVERNOR.
His Excellency Sir G. William Des Ourwan Bousu Laertes, Palinurus Voux arrived here by these Pekin this
Wordsworth, Manctie, Nov. 45 Le
nos, 28; Anchises, Denbighshire, Krafternoon. His Excellency, accompanied Jalil, Pingency, Dec. 2; Bushmills, by Lady Des. Voux, lauded at Teddor's Diomed, Saghalien; 9; Alderley, Strath.
Wharf at half-past five, a salute from mea HOMEWARD BOUND--Northern, Nov, 21; uf-war in the harbour, annonasing tho gp- Polyhymnia, 25; Tintshire, 28; Dopack, prosch of the Governor's lunch, Victorja. Dee. Glaucus, Glenfruin, Thorndale,
6; utenor, Dardanus, Elektra, 9; At the wharf Sir Williani and Lady D38 Natal, Aglaia, 12.
Voux, both of whom appear to have bonofit..
The Norddeutscher Lloyd S. S. Compa.ted greatly by their visit to England, were By's stesinalip Preussen, with the GE welcomed by a large assemblage of rò. MAN MALL of 25th Nov, loft Singa sidents representing the Services and the pore on Sunday, the 21st Dec., at 6general community. A guard of honour p.m., and may be expected here on from the Argyll and Butherland High- or about Friday, the 26th Doo. landere was drawn up on the Praya, and The P. M.-S. S. Co.'s . . City ofio de the band of the regiment played God save Janeiro left San Francisco for this port the Quean' and throw hearty chesra ware via Honolulu on the 29th Nuv.
raised. The route to Government House, by way of Wyndham Stroot, was lined with THERE will be a game of Pole at the Happy police. Valley at 4.10 p.m. to-morrow.
THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Mussus Melchere & Co. inform us that tho
A meeting of the Logislativo Council "was Nordd. Lloyd . s. Preussen, crying the held this afternoon. Theco were present:
German mail dated Burlin Nov. 26th, left-His Excellency the Officer Adosinister Singapore yesterday, the 21st instant, at Ging the Government Hon. F. Fleming
Hoth, W.
M. Deano. Acting Colonial Se cretary Elen. E. J. Ackroyd. Auting At tarasy
Gonoral Hop. H. E. Wodehouse,
Mitchell
Registrar Generali
The same being specially solected by our P.m. London Home, and bought direct from the mont tioted Shippore, its imported in woud don, loft Simpa poze yesterday, from Mont After Colonial Treasurer, lion, N. G. atul bottlest by garsolves, thus enabling us dan, left Singapore yesterday morning, and Hon. P. Ityrin, Hon. U. P. Obater, Hon. supply the best growths at moderate may be expected here on or about the 2803. J. Keswick, Hon. Ho Kai, and Bve. prices,
-In ordering it is only necessary to atuto the namo and quantity of Wine or Spirit wanted, and initial letter for quality
to
desired.
Orders through Loen! Post or by Tele- gram receive prompt attention. PORTS. (For Intalils and general use,)
Perdo Per Bot.
A Allo Douro, good quality,
Green Capsule.
B Vintage, superior quality,
Red Capsula
O Fine Old Vintage, superior
quality,
D. Very
Bluck Seat Cop.
extra superior, Violet Cap-
SHERRIES.
wine, Green Capsule
$10
.
inst.
Tus 0. S. 8. Co.'s Enertas, from Liverpool, loft Singapore on the 10th inst., afternoon, and may be expected here on or about the
20th inst.
This Manager of the New Oriental Bank Corporation, Limited, has to-day received $1.00 telegraphic information from his London 1.10 office, that the qual half-yearly dividend, at the ralo of 0 % per annum tree of income tax, has been declared payable on 15th
1.25
January next.
1.60 We would remined our readers that to- | morrow (Tuesday) orening Signor Majereni repeata bis due performance of The Old Corporal,' at the Theatre Royal. Owing to
. G 0.60
solo
14
Fino
in Old Vintage,
sule (Old Boitled) .
18
A Delicato Pale Dry, dinner
10
1.00
|
B Superior Fato Ory, dinner
wine; Grupu Soal Capsule 7.50 0.75 his approaching departure for Australia Manzanilla, Pale Natural Sherry, White Capsulo
Natural
Sherry,
Red Seal
Capsule
10
1,00
Vory Superior Old Pals
Dry, choice old Wine,
12
CC Superior Old Dry, Palo
Whito Sent Capsulo
E Extra Superior Old Pale
Dry, very finest quality, Black Seat Capsule. (Old Buttled)
CLARETS.
. 14
1.10
1.25
this is the last opportauity that the people of Hongkong will hare of witnessing this distinguished artist in one of his most powerful impersonatione,
A COOLIE who was seen by Police Serge Witchell atcaling soul from a godown at Wanchai on Saturday night attempted to get away, and as he would not stop when called on a bullet from the Sergeant's doz revolver caught hits on the leg and finished the race. The ballet was extracted in the Civil Hospital yesterday.
Per Case. Per Case
1.dox. Quarts. Pints.
A Superior Breakfast Claret,
Red Capsule
T. H. Whitehead, and Mr F. A. Hazeland, Acting Clerk of Councils.
The appesoem, alia! MEMORANDUM. His Excellency said the object of the meeting, was to consider the two reports of
the Finance Committed. He would be. gind to hear from any unofficial member any suggestions with regard to the addon- dun they wished to add to the report.
Mr Byric said no objection was raised to the rapits of the Binance Committon, but
had a memorandum
eigued b by the un- official mambors to presant which he asked His Excellency to kindly forward to the His Excellency was Secretary of State. pretty well aware of its contents, and he did not think it was necessary for him to read it,
His Excellency-Do you wish to lay it on the table as a public document with the request that I should forward is to the Secretary of State ?
Mr Kyrio-Yes.
dum.
алм
ALE
101
tho
B St. Estephe, Red Capsule, 4.50 5.00 THE Colleen Bawn' was performed by all members of this busid attach to the
C St. Julien D La Rost
BRANDY.
11 12.00 Per doz.
Yours,
His Excellency assented to this courso and asked the Clerk to read the memoran- The text of the memorandam will be found in another part of the paper.]
His Excellency-This document is now. laid on the tablo with the view of ita being transmitted to the Secretary of State. I feel sure that the Government will be very happy to submit to the Secre vf State any opinions flint the usein mombore of this Council may I think however desire to express. it is incumbent on me to make a observations in regard to the document that just buen read. It is one that refers to all important subject. I myself have had becasion more
than once to state both writing g and in words the importance that $4 $4.00
whether
thoy be official or unofficial, 7.50 the Stanley Co. on Saturday night before finances of this colony. It appears from
a fairly good house. Mr Staules appeared what has beel
read that the unoficiala are Case. Fer But as Myles No Coppalten, a part in which he not altogether satisfied with the system that has hitherto been pursued fin laying the is very successful, and won the lion's share financial statements before them. It has A Hennessy's Old Pale, Red
of the homoara. To-night Lallah Kook' been hinted in the document that in former Capaulo
$12 81:10
will be performed; and to-morrow evening works in this colony was not so great, the when the cost of carrying on public B Superior Very Old Cognac,
Red Capsule
14 1.25
a repetition of the very successful per supplying of details may not, have been a formance of The Old Corporal, with necessary; but that now, when the Govern 18
1.60
this ntond doing Signor Majoroni is the leading part, will meat purpose, as they intend
year, that a very large eam of money shoulst bo given. On Wednesday evening, be spent in public works, it would be better Christmas Eve, the pantomino of Theil further details were given and if the Sleeping Beauty, for which elaborate matter were submitted to the Council in
somewhat different tlun it has bera
way 0.75 preparations have been made, will be submitted of late. Since I have prosided over this board, I have done my best to in form the members, in so far as I could, of A MEETING of the Jubileo Committee was the expenditure of this colors. Shortly held at the City Hall on Saturday, the 20th after I assumed my present acting 1
1.caused a uemorandum to be sont roun 0.75 Dec., at which Sir James Russell presided. all the members, informing them of any It was decided, upon the motion of the vote that it was intended to bring before the Council. I took that because
step Hon. J. J. Keswick, that no ceision be or I thought that members should know, rived at with regard to the form which the some time before being asked to pass a for which permanent Jubilee mmorial should take Tote, the amount and the purpose f
the vota is required. The Estimates for the until the community had had a farther op present year ware brought forward, at all same way they portunity of considering the matter, and it orents to some extent i was arranged that the Bonorary Secretary are brought forward in former years, but
believe I did this yea
year what has not been 0.76 should invite suggestions to be received altogether the custom ja former years I 1.00 not later than the 3rd January. A pro speak under corrention on this
minute, before the Connoil laying a this
the this point-in when. gramme of festivities appropriate to the no.the Estimates were brought forward. In 1.10 casion drawn up by the Hon. J. J. Keswick, toast the members of the financial condi
ero I did almost this, I believe
O Vary Old Liqueur Coguar,
Red Capsulo
D Hennessy's Finest Very Old Liqueur Cognac, 1879 Vintage, Red Capsule SCOTCH WHISKY.
Thorne's
Japsula
Blend, White
B Watson's Glenorchy Mei-
low Blend, Blue Capsule, with Name and Trade Watson's Abeloar Glenlivet,
Red Caceute, with Naud and Trade Mark
D. Watson's HKD Blend of the Finest Scotch Malt Whi
Thiskies, Violet Cap-
E Watson's Very
ors Old Liqueur Scotch Whisky, Gold Cap sulo
sule
IRISH WHISKY
A John Jameson's Old, Green"
Japanie
B John Jameson's Fino Old,
Green Capauls.
"Juhu Jinnesou's Very Fine
24 2.00
8
8
0.75
10 1,00
12 1.10
8
10
Old, Green Capsule 12 GENUINE BOURBON WHISKY,
GIN.
fine old, Red Capsule, with Name
A Fine Old Tom, White Csp
sule
B Fine Unsweetened, White
Capsule
C Fine A. V. H. Geneva. RUM.
Finest Ola Jamaica, Violet
Good Leoward LIQUEUESTE
Per jaz, for Yokohama, 1 European Per Haiphony, for Haiphong, peans, and 30 Chinese,
Euro-
2116
Per Meren, for Shanghai, 100 Chinese. Per Tangshan, for Swatow, 60 Chinese, -Per Fushun, for Shanglisi, 150 Chinese.
2286
Ningpo, Germau atearser, from Whampoa Namyong, British steamer, 013, W. Smith, Penang via Singapore and Heibow Dec. 20, General.-BAN MOU & Co.
Haiphong, British steamer, 1,120, Harris, Swatow December 20, General. Borate STEAMSHIP CO.
Taichio, Brit
British str., 862, R. Unsworth, Bangkok December 14, General.-YUEN FAT HONG. Zafiro, McCaslin, Manila December 18, General,
-BUSSELL & Co.
China, German steamer, 1,097, P. Vo N.B.-Cargo can be taken on through Bills | Saizon December 16, Rice and General.
of Lading for the principal places in EDVARD SUBELLHASH & Co. RUSSIA.
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUOGLGE
N SUNDAY, the 18th day of January, f. E. WILLIAMS, Oom 101, at 1: R., the Company's mander, will be des patched as above on TUESDAY, the 30:18.3. FREUSSEN, Captain REINKARTEN, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE Instant.
The attention of Passengers is directed and CARGO, will leave this port as above,
caling at GENDA. to the Superior Accommodation offered by
will be granted ti Shipping Orders
this Steamer. First-class Saloon and Cabins Noun, Dargo will be received on board are aitnated forward of the Engines until 4 p., Specio and Parcels until Second-class Passengers are berthed in tho Poop 4 Refrigerating Chamber ensures on the 17th January. (Parcels the supply of Fresh Frovisions during there not to be sent on board; they must be
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POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:
For YOKOHAMA, KOBE & NAGASAKI Fer djax, at 8:30 am, on Tuesday,
the 23rd inst.
For HAIPHONG.
For
Fer Haiphong at 11.30 am, on Tuesday,
the 23rd insŤ,.
& CALCUTTA, -- STRAITS Per Wingsong, at 11.30 a... on Tuesday, the 23rd inst, instead of as previous- ly notified. For STRAITS & BOMBAY,
5.25 0.50
produced.
was adopted by the Committoo as a basis; infarm
the
mere to
10 1.00 and a sub-committee, consisting of the Hon. tion of the Colony than has been done bere- tofure. The Gatimates were in due course J. Keswick, The Hon. O. P. Obater, submitted to the consideration of the Fin 4.80 0.40 The Hon. Ho Kel, Lient, Go!. Gerrard, anco Committee. It appears that shortly discuss the doticiates, the members wore fot satisfied with the manner in which the tis
They cussions were being conducted. thought that they had not sufficient oppor tunity of stating their views in
in Doanection with the different matters referred estimates; and they brought forward a pro- INFORMATION WAD received in Singapore on posal tha
that the estimates, instead of de- the 18th just to the effect that the P. & O. ing
Considered the Finance Committee,
by cargo steamer Hongkong, which loft Singa-should be considered in the same way as the pore on the 15th November and went estimates are considered in the Straits Set- ashore on the Azalia Buck near Porim in tlcents. I was most desirous to meet the Red Sea, had become a total wreck. the wishes of the unofficial members, and
Lieut. Anson, RN., H. W. Dick, Esq., atter that Commitles began together
4.50 0.40 B. K. Leigh, Eaq, with power to add to the number, was appointed to complete the programme in detail for submission to the
· 12 1.00
•Capsule Island $1.50 per Gallon, public meeting shortly to be convened.
Benedictine Maraschino Duracoa Heering's Cherry Cordial. Chartreuse
Dr. Siegert's Augustura Bitters, e.
The publication of this issue commenced at 8,40 p.m.
The China Zetail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECELICER 22, 1890,
TELEGRAMS.
(From Singapore Papers),
MONEY CRISIS
THE HONGKONG CRICKET TEAM
in the
when they proposed that spacial com mittee should be formed, consisting of certato number of official mem FOR THE STRAITS,
hers in connection with all the unofficial The Team to be despatched on Thursday members, I at once stated that I had no next to Singapore, for the purpose of maid- utjection to that course; but I warned the taining the Cricketing reputation of Hong Council that I thought in following the kong, has at last been decided upon. It system that was had bu not been an easy insiter to airange, pora there sight be a
aad the Hop, Secretary. (Mr Travers) de matters in pri oteo to in Singa
British steamer, 675, A. M. K. Per Teheran, at 11.80 a.m., on Tuesday commercial crisis iv. America, many failures Bhic, R.E.. has been chosen by the Team i open doors. It is trito that I expressed my
December 22: Kaifong, British steamer, 995, T. Gyles, Wuhu November 17, Rice-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
the select committed would not Kit
of discussing
if discrisseu
in.
the 23rd just.
Per A
serves credit for the pains he has taken to Finance Committee, would be discussed in got the strongest teau possible elected for public. It was afterwards stated that
the
special committan the trip. It may be romarked that General had declined to allow Barker has taken great interest in this to
formul remember any format reque
requeas being sporting event, and has aided the complas do not remera doara. I must say that I London, 1 th December. There is a tour of the team in every way. Mr. E. M. made to me for this committee to sit with
1216 their Captain, and a better choice could opinion For TIMCR, PORT DARWIN, THURS- have taken place, money is stringent and
DAY
ISLAND, COOKTOWN, stocks aro depressed. A financial crisis is not have been made. It will be readily adopter hat if the Singapora, syctem were"
isadmitted that the very beat men cannot with p
with
spen doors, and I suppose that it CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE. BRLS feared in London, and the Cabinet are dis always be available, for a month's leave was concluded that I would not allow this
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.cussing the situation.
public. Bates ba at 11:30 am, on Tuesday,
London, 11th December. The feeling but the Team on this occasion is a fairly committee to sit in Alenmuiry
ordinary retimates 23rd inxt,, instead of as previous with regard to the Gnancial situation in strong ont, and purhaps the strongest that after the of ly notified.
America is much more confident, zeveral has ever been despatched from the Colony sidered the heu, member on my right sug
special committee
tee should For SHANGHAL
measures, all dirosted to ineressing the eur. All Hongkongites will join in the hope that gested that this aper rency and relieving the stringency of these Cricketing representatives wil give a att ju publlo. I then said that I'did not feel
instifed!
allowing that's and I money, hate been introduced into the good account of themselves in the matches
the importa to be played in Bingapore. The name are that the importa Senate.
as follow
E. M. Elair, RE (Captain). 0. S. Bart U. G. Boyle, RA A. T. Campbell (916).
I
from
Subsequently
heen cope.
the
estimate,
erkidered in Fivanse
extraor
adopted.
the
·Hesperia, Gerinan steamer, 1,186, L. For Fushun, st 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday, Madsen, Hamburg November 1, and Binge-
Per 23rd lost
Ningps, at 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday, pare Droember 14, General.SIEMSSEN &
the 23rd met.. Co
steamer, 674, J. Braha, For AMOY & STRAITE →
Per Azmyong, at 4.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 23rd mat Hor SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUL
Per Smith, at 4.30
p.1- the 23rd inst
Triumph, Germans Pakhoi and Boikow December 21, (eneral.
EP. SORELLHASS & Co. Alfuir, British barque, 399, Muaro, Cebu December 4, Sugar. Hides and Bones
STRANDING OF A P. & 0. STEAMER. London, 12th Dec.-The F.& 0." Com pany's steamer Nepal has stranded on our Tuesday, Plymouth beenkwater; the accident co- carred during s dense for, the cargo has
entiraoyage. A daly qualised Surgeon is it at the Aqzirey's Office). Contents and WIELER & steamer, 1,876, F. E, For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW—been alred.
carried.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents Hongkong, December 22, 1890.
Value of Packages are required.
The Steamier has splendid Accommandation and carries & Doctor and Stewardess: For further Particulam, apply to:
Verona, British)
Seymour, Yokchama December 13, Maile and Genéral.-P. & O. 8. N. Co.
.........
Fushan, Chinese steamer, from Wham- poa-
Yunnan,
inan, British str., from Whampoa 2211 Don Juan, Spanish steamer, 654, D. B.
MELCHERS:
Igento. 2204 Hongkong, December 22, 1890.
&
Ca
For
the
23rd
pm, on Tuesday, inst, instead of as proviqus- ly notified. W
For HỖIHOW & BANGKOK. –
DURING the week ending 21st December, 1800, 199 Europeats and 2,168 Chinese
Per Sondatch Phra Nang, at 8.30 4.1-visited the City Hall Museum.
on Wednesday, the 24th inst
Captain Cardon, B.A. S. L. Darby. Captain Dunn. Lammert
Dr Lowson, E. A. Kam..
T. S. Smith;
Sergeant Clarke (zapiro),
Qurporal Eise, R.E. (spare man),
Committee, which course was
to the select committed sitting in for two res
consider it
reasons. The ono was that this procedure would be contrary to the practice with regard to special committees Alsewhere, for I am not aware that in any place a special committee sits ·ta iss decision with open doors, although my take cridence and bear witnesses ja public. The other reason for my Bot acceding to this request was that I did not think, bearing in mind the position I sm 30, that I would have been justified in mak-