To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements. To day's Advertisements.
FRAK DOTEL AND TRÌUNG.COM-
PANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE.
a Resolution of the Board of Direc
Bate
of Del
loving Numbers have been dechired FOR FEITED, therefore are not Negotiable :-- 3219/12.8, 152/631, 2037/12, 2127/2166 21522170, 54/561.35-625x25, 2771/2800 -3490/3505, 380/3385. 227/301, 2816/2825 392/301, 1076/1080, 3141/3155, 3186/3100
By Order of the Board,
THEATRE
1
BANK HOLIDAY, ROYAL Nacordance with Ordinazoo No. 6 of 1875, the Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transactions of Publio Busimas on THURSDAY NEXT, tho Let January.
CITY HALL.
TO-NIGHT,
Under the distinguished Patronage of H.E. MONDAY, 29th Instant,
the GCVERNOR of Hongkong, SIR WILLIAM DES VÕIUX, K.C.M.G,
"Hib....
[] RAND FAREWELL APPEARANCE
SIGNOR MAJERUNI
or
NOTION
J. WHEELEY, Svcretary. Hongkong, Deer mber ! 9, 1800.
22b7
Mr. STANLEY has much piosaura in announcing that he has muule arrangementa for
CUKAN STEAMSHUP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI
(Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for NINGPO CHEFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGISZE.;
The Co.'s Stearaship
Palinurus,
Captain Jackson, will ba despatched us above TO- MORROW, the 30th Inatiunt, al Daylight.
For. Freight or Homage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
yanth.
Hongkong, December 25, 1820,
2242
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI,
(Taking Cargo und Passengers at through volas for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports a the YANGTSZE)
The Co.'s Steamship
Anchisen,
Captain Larage, will be Skadespatched as above TO. MORROW, the 30th Instant, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, December 20, 1890.
FOR SHANGHAI,
SIGNOR MAJERONIS
For the Charterad Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,'
CO. P. RÓWBAND,
Mrowager, Hongkong. For the Chartered Bank of India, Aus
traba and China,'
T. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. For the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank--
ing Corporation,'
T. JACKSON,
CHINA MALLS
Business Notices.
HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY,
MUMOS, FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.
No. 8720-DECEMBER 20, 1890.
LD. Daylight. For loves for 'tow, de
Daylight-Falinuses leaves for Shai 4pm-Anchises leaves for Shanghai, Changshe leaves for Port Darwin, Querns
land, Ports, doo.
1890, FESTIVE SEASON. 1891. TOYS. DOLLS. CRACKERS. CHILDREN'S- BOOKS.
FRENCH CON FECTIONERY.
AND
USEFUL FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS.
Chief Maneger HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY, LD.
He appearance for ONE NIGHT ONLY as the For the New Oriental Bank Corporation,
twin brothers Lewis and Fabien de Franchi
in his Masterpiec
'THE CORSICAN BROTHERS."
Limited,'
Paris,
E. W. RUTTER,
Manger, Hongkong.
This will be positively the Last Appear-For the Comptoir National d'Escompte de ance of Signor MAJERONI in Hongkong previ us to his departate for Australia,
Bernember your last chance of seeing. this Great Artist..
In consequence of numbers unable to gain admission on Saturday Night, there will be One More Performance of the Pan- tomitge
TO-MORROW, 30th Instant,
SEATS...................
..2.0) and $1.00. Box Plan at Mesas. KELLY & WALSH, LD. Doors open 8.31. Uverture nt 9 o'clock.
T. EMPSON, Munager. Hongkong, December 29, 1800. 2241
SALE OF CROWN LAND, STATION STREET, TAIPINGSHAN.
TH
E SALE advertised for TR AFTER-
I. GLENAT, Acting Agent, Jongkong. Hongbing, December 29, 1890, 2252
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB,
*PICK UP' Will he commenced at 11 A.. 00.THURSDAY, the 14 Janu Signs wishing in play will please Sign seir Names, etuor on the List fying on the table in the CLUB ANTE-ROOM or in the ce in the CRCKET PAVILION, on or before 6pm, on Wechreulay, the 31st Instant,
ARTHUR K. TRAVERS, Honorary Secretary.
Hongkong, Deceinber 29, 1890.
269
THE CHINA SHIPPERS MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COM-
PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
2230 37 & 39, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Ilaihow December 27, General.-Meyer & | Had light variable winde and fine weather throughout el Ninspins dense fog lasting Co.
Palinuras, British steamor, 1,336, T. S. 1 hour Jackson, London November 9, and Singa pera December 21, Gepetal,-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
The British steamer Footsang reprita ; Had light variable winds and fine weather. Tl British steamer Ardgren reports: Experienced light South Westerly Pind and emooth sea, fins woathor,
foggy ontside. The British steater
Fokies operi Left Tamsui 24th December, and sex, to N.N.E winds and moderate 2611, and experienced light S. to. N.N.E. winda, over ASSETS RA Ntisi unsettled weather to Swatow. Left Swatow 27th, and experi
nes light S.E. to S. W wind to Single
Ling wey, British steamer, 1,082 J. O. Jiquos, Birkenhind and Singapore Dee, 21, General-ARSHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Anchises, British stemmer, 1,278, Wm.enced fresh Perfect Lapage, Liverpool November le, and Singapore December 22, General, BUTTERFIELD & Swas
Fexing, German steamer, 954, F. Schulz,
fine
weather to Aniny. Left Ar
Meeting.
4 p.m.-Public Meeting at City Fall.
Anctions. 4.p.m. Avetion of Crown Land at Sta-
tion Street, Taipingsban.s
Amusements.
p.m-Performance as the City Ha
WINES AND SPIRITS.
EY ATTOINTMENT.
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED. (ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841) HONGKONG.
Windod Brande, all of which are ex- invito attention to the fellowing old cellent quality and good value for the money. The same being specially selcoted by our London House, and bought direct from the and bottled by ourselves, thus enabling us most noted Shippers, are imported in wood Ho supply tiw beat growths at moderato
pricea.
-In ordering it is only necessary to too the same and quantity of Wine.or
for the purchase of the bullion surplus smoouting to twelve, willion ounces within tho 7ant but not exceeding three million
for free coinsge when silver is maintained monthly purchazo; the bill alŝo provides at par for one year it likewise compriaca provisions for increasing the currency,
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Pasoen Suez Canal OUTWARD BOUND: Wordsworth, Mascutie, Nov. 20 Ari hal2, Dec. 2; Bushmills, D; Leunced, 9 Alderley, Strathaven, Lyle, Priam, 16; Ningehou,
1
Bran foot, Athens, 10 Agamemnon,
Houzwanencaples, Irawaddy, 28,
HOUND:Cleafruin, Thorndale, Dee. 6: Antenor, Dardanus. 9: Aglaia, 12; Chinguo, Mondlaks, Aliouwer, 105. Braunschweig, 19; Benvenue, Desana, Cardiganshire, 23.
The P. M. 8. 9. Co.'s 8. s. City of Rio de Janeiro, with the AMERICAN MAIL of November 29, via Bonolala, left Yoke homan on Wednesday, the 4th Dec., and may be expected here on or about the 29th Dea. D. and
The 0.
The
0. Co.'s B. Gaelic, with the AMERICAN MAIL of the 6th Decomhor, loft Yokohama on Friday, December 28th, at 5 p.m., and may be expected here on or about Thursday, 1st Jan, M. M. Co.'ss. B. Saghalien, with the French wait of Nov. 28, left Singapors
Friday,
December 26th, at 3 p.m.,
on
and may be exposted here on or about Friday, January 2nd. This packet brings replies to lettera despatched from Hongkong on Oct. 23.
Shaughai December 25, General. Srems&N Island: from there dense fog clearing of Spirit wanted, and initial letter for quality The Mogul Line s. s. Lennor left Singapore
& Co.
Foolsang, Britial: steamer, 990, II. W. Hogg, Shenghai December 25, General. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Ardgay, British atcerner, 1,080, R. "Cass, Swatow Docetober 27, General,JARDINE, Matheson & Co
Sikh, British steamer, 1,536, J. Rowley, Kote and Nagasaki December 23, Coal and
SOON, at 4 p.m. is POSTPONTD FROM ANTWERP, LIVERPOOL AND General-Gus, LIVINGSTON & Co., until TU-MORROW, the 30th Inatant, at the same bonr.
COCOTIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
kiengkong, 29th December, 1690
2266
2243
The Strumbip
Legeemoon, Capi.G. HEUERMANN, Wi bedestein for the alore Port on WEDNESDAY, the dial Instant, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, December 29, 1890.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI
The Co.'s Steamship
Pokien, Captain Davis, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 1st Pruz, t Daylight
For Freight or Passage, upply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, December 29, 1890.
3266
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Bellerophont,
Capt. Gurale, will be despatchod as above on
FRIDAY, the 2nd January.
2941
For Freight or Pranage, apply to
FUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta Пlongkong, Diconiber 29, 1800.
MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NAGASAKI AND KOBE,
The Steamship
Blogrd, Captain Jonssos, wil to despatched an above
on the 2nd January, 1891.
For Freight or Passage, apply tá
ADAMSON, DELL & Co¡,
Agents.
Hongkong, December 20, 1890.
22:17
NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE
ITALIANA
INSURANCE HOLIDAY.
THE Undormentioned INSURANCE OFFICES Will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business THURS DAY NEXT, the 1st January.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, Canton Insurance Office, Ltd.;
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insuranco Co., Ltd.
N. J. EDE, Szeretary,
Crion Tuscance Society of Cantons, Ltd.
W. Ḥ. PERCIVAL, Agent, North-China Insurance Co., Ltd.
W. H. RAY, Secretary, China Tradora' Insurance Co., Ltd,
H. HARMS,
For the Liquidators, “ Clinoso Insurance Company, Léd.,
(in Liquidation), RUSSELL & Co., Agerite, Yangtze Jaranco Association, Ltd.
JAMES R. COUGHTRIE, Secretary,
China Fire Insurance Co., Lt. ADAMSON, HELL & Co.,
Agents,
Singapore Insurance Company, Ltd. ROBERT BAIRD,
Agent,
The Straits Insurance Co., Ltd.; The Straite Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. Hongkong, Decembar 20, 1800, 2261
CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP AND RAILWAY COMPANIES.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONDRONE, 1800,
(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION, ) PARTHIA......THURSDAY, BATAVIA......MONDAY,
SINGAPORE.
[[[1HE Company's Steamship Pingscy, having arrived from the abova Porta, Consignes of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into a Godowns of tho HoNOKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED, Kowloon, whence delivery"mas be obtained.
No Chaims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Gorlowns, and ali
Chains mat
unst be sent in to the Orsice of the Undersignol, hefors Noen on the 3rd Proximo, or they will not be recognized.
All broker, chafed, and
damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 3rd Pros., at 4 p.m.
No Fire Lusurance has been offected, and ay Gouds remaining in the Godowns aftur
the 3rd Frox. will bo subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary to given before 10. TO-VAY.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
AENHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Ayenis. Hongkong, December 20, 1800, 2245
Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the gents, nor Owners will be lesponsible for any Debt contracted by the Officera or Crew of the following Vessels, dresing their stay in Hongkong Harbour:-
ALTAIR, British barque, Capt. S. Munre. --Wieler & Co.
BITTERN, British 3-iasted schr, Capt. John Stronach.-Jardins, Matheson & Co. JOHN BAZLEY, American barquati se, Captain F. P. Shepherd-Mastor.
L. HAGEN, German barque, Captain Otto Busch. Wieler & Co.
LOTHAIB, British barque, Capt. Thos. G. Evans.-Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Monoo, American barqnentine, Capt. P. Bosch. Soy Chong.
St. Nreno14s, American ship, Capt. C.
F. Curver.-Douglas, Ispraik & Co.
8th Jap. DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA,
Uth Feb,
BE Steamship PARTHIA, Captaini 直 PANTON, RN.R., mailing at Noon,
60 THURSDAY, the 8th January, will
proceed to VANCOUVER, via INLAND SEA, KOBE and YOKOHAMA.
To
RATES OF PASSAGE.
LIMITED, CHEMISTS, dec.
PURE WINES.
E beg to hvite careful attention to
W the following selection from our
Wine Liet, for wa have succeeded in com- bining purity and excellones of quality with moderate prices.
SHERRY.
FROM HONGKONG FIRST CLASS. To Vancouver and Victoria...$210.00 To Port Townsend, Seattlo, Tacoma $213.00 $220.00 Portland, Oregon
Minneapolis, St. Paul $200.00 VINO GENEROSO.- To Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee $975.00
generous round To St. Louis, Detroit, Cinchmati.....$28 1.00 green szál
Hamilton, Kin
(FLORIS & RUBATTING UNITED COMPANIES) To Winnipeg,
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, PENANG & BOMBAY, Having connection with Company's hail Steamers to ADEN, SUEZ, POET SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, (LEGHORN), And GENOA; all MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTINE and SOUTH AMERI CAM PORTS, up to CALLAO. Taking Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAGDAD.
The Co.'s Steamship
Bormida,
Tu
To
London, Kingston, (Out)ew York, alurdy, But. $290.00
Ottawa, Toronto, Liont
real, New
|
|
December 20:- Nanchang, British steamer, from What
pos,
Choyang, British steamer, from Wham-
poa.
Lochiei, British Blenmor 1,374, Cowan, Batorm November 1, Petroleum-ORDER.
Fokien, British steamer, 509, Davis, Pasni December 24, Amoy 26, and Swa tow 27, General--DovLSE STRAMSTON Co. Activ, Danish steamer, 356, H. Hygum, Pakhi Ilecember 28, Guroral.RSHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Frejr, Danish steamer, 419, C. A. Lund, Public December 20, and Hoilor 28, General-ANHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Sishan, British steamer, 845, E. F.
as arrived jo port.
The British steamer
steamer Fishin reports: Loft Saigon in forenoon of 24th instaat. Lauded Pilot at p.. Bame day; from Cape St. Janes to Paracele, fresh non- 800n; from there to arrival moderate mon- soon and variable wiede, accompanied by fiae clear weather throughout.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For SWATOW & AMOY.—
Per Naushon, at 0.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 30th inst
For SWATOW & SHANGHAI-
Per Choysang, at 2.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 20th inst.
For SHANGHAI.-
Per Ancities, at 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 30th inał,'"
For AMOY & MANILA.
Per Diamante, at 3.30 p.m., on Wednes-
day, the 31st inat.
For STRATTS & CALCUTTA.-
Per
Stovell, Saigon December 24, Rice. Cht-For
XESE.
Lyeemoon, German steamer, from Wham-
poa,
frangchow, British steamur, from Wham-
ради
DEPARTURES, December 28- Edendale, for Kutchizaizu, Teturtos, for Fourabaya, Namur, for Coust Perts.
China, for Saigon General Werder, for Yokoham Preussen, för Shanghain Telamon, for Singapore.aud London.
December 20- Palamed, for Singapore and London. Lienshing, for Whan pos Peking, for Whom post. Fooling, for Whamps.
Phra Chula Chom Kiao, for Swatow. Archos, for Colebes.
Asagan, for Nagasaki. Don Justo, for Singapore. Taichicong, for Swatow Tuisang, for Shanghai. Pingstey, for Shanghai. Hungchote, for Swator,
CLEARED.
Sea Witch, for New York, Nanchang, for Shanghai, Tailce, for Amny, Formosa, for Swatow.
Lochiel, for Yokohams.
vej for Boihow. Palinurus, for Shanghai, Nanshan, for Swatos, Antonio, for Nagaanki Ardgay, for Singapore,
PASSENGERS.
Pir Nanshan, From
Saigon, 26 Chinese. I Tai Lee, from Boibow, 60 Chín:eso, Per Pulimurus, from London, Mr and Mra per case per bottle Nelson and 2 children, and Mrs Vostuen.
Per Pingousy, from Birkenhead, &c., Mr El. Broanield, and 50 Chineao.
..$0.00 $0.60
wine
VINO DE RASTO-
medium dry wins with delicate flavour, ret seal.. $10.00 $1.00 AMONTILLADO high and Washington.
class natural wine for con- Boston, Portland (Maine)8905.00
noissent of Sherry, yellow $305.00
seal...
$12.00 $1.10 $325.00 DELICIOSO-the very fin $330.08
est sherry procurable, $945.00
Terra in bottle
PhiladelpFile, Baltimore,
Haltin, St,..
To Liverpool
Jobs.
To London via Liverpool
To Paris and Bre335.00
To Havre and Hamburg...........
O. GAVAZZO, Maitor, will
be despatchied as atore
on SATURDAY, the 3rd January, 1891, at
Noon.
At BOMBAY the Steamers are discharging
in VICTORIA Dook.
For further Partieniars regarding Fright
and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, December 29, 1690.
MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SHANGHAI, KORE AND
· YOKOHAMA,
The Steamship
Lennox,
2246
Capt. SWINVENTOS, will be despatched as above
to
$14.00 $1.20
PORT.
Through Passage Tickets grated to Superior cally $10.60 81.40 tand, France, and Germany by all tran-Invalid Pors, gold seat.... Atlantic finca of steamers.
812.00 $1.10 Special rates (first class only) are granted Old Taway, soft sud mature, Missionaries, members of the Naval, Spotially selected old vint-
but sot......... ......$14.00 $1.25 Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to
.$20.00 $1.76 officials in service of China and
....... BURGUNDY. Japan, and to Government officials.
Eeturn Tickets. First and second class BEAUNE a full-bodied Red Burgundy, with only-Prepaid retura tickets to Fucific Coast Pointe, and to Eastern and Interior strengthening properties $14.00 $1.25 Points of Canada and U.S.A, will be grant-CHABLIS a mellow White Burgundy, fine favourand ad, available for:--
....814.03 81.25
QUVEE ROYALE As Supplied regolasty to the Prince of Wales, Ho of Commora and tho
chief clubain London &c. $23,00 $2,00 Per cans of 24 pinta
$23.00 $1.00
Болыста 6 months
at 25 per cent. off Return Fare
60 per cent.
CHAMPAGNE. (Times & Per
"of landing | AVIZE- well matured, reckmed from the date
at Vancouver) io cute of re-crabarbution
specially selected dry wine $18.00 $1.76 Passengers to Pacita Coast Points and to LEMOINE - VIN. BRUT Interior and Eastern Points of Canada and U.S.A. not holding prepaid return tickets bat who reembark within 12 months from date of landing at Vancouver will be allow- ed LO
10 per cent off the return fare Prepaid return tickets to European available for 12 Points will by sued av months at double fares (Mexican Dollars)
CARED.Through Bills of Lading issued 2218 to Japan. Pacific Coast Pointe, and to Canadian and United States Points.
CONSULAR INVOICES of
of Goods for United States Points should be
be in quadruplicate; and one copy thust bo seat forward by the steamer to the care of D: E. BROWS, Amis- taut General Freight and Passenger Agent, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, couver, B.C.
nn or about the 4th Proximo.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, December 29, 1890.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND
YOKOHAMA,
The Stoutuship
Denbighshire, Captain Grove, will be datched as above on
or about the 5th Proximo
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 29, 1890,
an-
PARUELS est buscut to our ethics with adereas marked in full by 5p.m. on the day previous to sailing,
For Farther information as to Prasse and Freight, apply to me
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 29, 1890,
2215
Mrs
Per Anchises, from Liverpool, & Snch and 2 children, Mr and Bire: Robert- aun, Messra Spock, Peterson, 11 Constables, and & Chinese, for Hongkong.
Per Peling, from Shanghai, Miss Pawcett,
4 Europeans, and 120 Chinese.
Per Fooksany, from Shanghai, 30 Chiueee. Per Ardhay, from Swałów, 168 Chinese, Per Fakten, from Swatow, 82 Chinese, Per activ, from Pakboi, 7 Chinese. **
DEPARTED.
Per Preussen, for Shanghai : from. Hong- kong, Mesars 1. Strauss, L. W. Moore, O, Sabutto, and 4 Chirere frem Bremen, Mr and Mira Rubstrat. Mesere F. Nissen, F. Idelu, Mrs Harms and 2 children; from Geura, Messrs O. Schroers. Olaf Nielsen; from Singapore, De Baininger.
For General Werder, for Yokohama: from Hongkong, nene from Wang zud child, and 3 Cha Genon, Meara Paul Schrautig and Georg Boldemana, Dr. Mayosa Iwaja, Messra Dr. T. Bako, Mr Darcan McNu Atton, Mr and Mrs Kragh and ↑
and "Tada. For
family,
Per Numea, for Swatow, 4 Europeans, and 150 ChineжS.
Per China, for Saigon, 150 Chinese. Per Taicheong, for Swatow, 120 Chinese. For Taisng, for Shanghai, 1 European, ind 60 Chinese
To Derant. Per Pui Les, for Asuny, 107 Chinose.
SHUPINE REPORTS.
The British steamer Mansion reports:
We are Sole Agents in Ching for the Sale of Left Saigon on the 23rd instant, had fine
this, splendid Wine,
TELEPHONE No. 69
Nos. 23 & 21, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
SHIPPING.
Japan; at 4.30 p.m., on Wednesday, the 31st inst.
SINGAPORE, JAVA, PORT DAR-
WIN. THURSDAY ISLAND, COOK- TOWN, CAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MEL BOURNE.
For Airite, at 3.30 p.m., on Friday, the
2nd January,
For STRAITS & BOMBAY, ——
Par Venetia, at 11.30 a.m., on Saturday;
the 3rd January.
For KOBE, YOKOHAMA & VANCOU.
VER, B.C.-
-Per Parthis, al 10.30 1.1., on Thursday, the 8th January, instead of as pre- viously notified.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. *--** The French Contract Packet Djeninah will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 1st January, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places be- yond, vid darecilles; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, the Australasian Colonies, Fondiouery, Madras, Calcutta, Alex, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The usual hours will be observed in
closing the Moils, &c.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET,-- The United States Muil Packet City of Riv de Janeire will be despatched on FRI. DAY, the 2nd January, with Mails for Japan, Sun Frassinoo, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows:
3.1 T.M. Registry censes. 3,30 P.M. Post-Office closes, but Gorres
pondence may be posted on board the Packet, with Zute Fee of 10 cents extra Postage, until the time of departure.
desired.
Orders through Local Post or by Tole- gram receive prompt attention. PORTS. (For Intalids and genera! use.)
Per dow
A Alto Douro, good quality,
Green Capsule.
Cust. Per Bot.
$1.00
1.10
310 B. Vintage, superior quality,
.12 Rod Capsule
on the 27th Dec., and may be expected hare on or about Jan. 3.
The P. and O. Conteamship Thibet Jolt Singapore on 28th December, at 1 p.m.s and may be expected here on or about the 4th Jan.
The Shire Line a a. Denbighshire left Singapore on the 28th Dec., and may be expected here on or about the 4th Jan.
·
Fine Old Vintage, superior
quality, Black Soal Cap- sulu
14
.1.25
D Very Fine Old Vintage,
extra superior, Violet Cap aulo (Old Boltied).
18
1.00
THE sale of land at Tai-ping-shan which was to have taken place to-day has been postponed till to-morrow at 4 p.m.
A Delicato Pale Dry, dinner
wine, Green Capsule..
0,60
B Superior Pale Dry, dinner
SHERRIES.
vine, Green Seal Capsulo 7.50 0.75
C Manzanilin, Pale Natural
Shorry, White Capeulo CO Superior Old Dry, Pale Natural Sherry, Red Seal Capsule
D Very Superior Old Palo choice old Wine, Bite Seal Capsule
E Extra Superior" Old Palo
Dry, very finest quality Black Seal Capsule Bustled).
CLARETS.
10
1.00
10
1.00
12.
14
Trent will be a game of Polo at 4.15 p.m. to-morrow (Tuesday 30th inst.) en Cause
way Bay Ground,
DURING the wock ending Dec. 28th, 1800, 127 Europeans and 1,288 Chinese visitad the City Hall Museum,
A FRESH draft of men for the Hongkong Police Fores, chiefly from Dundee and 1-10 Abordeon, arrived horg by the ph. Anchises
yesterday,
125 Tac Superintendent of the P. & C. 8. N. : Per Case. Per Case;
i doz. 2 do. Co. inform us that the Company's na Quarts, Pints. Thabet left. Singapore for this port on the
28th inst. at 1 p.m.
A Superior Breakfast Claret,
Red Capsule
B. St. Estephe, Red Capsulo C St. Juliau
La Road
BRANDY.
$1 $4.50
In is officially notified in the Government -4.50 5.00 7 7.50 Gusetts that on and after the 1st January, 11
12.00 1891, the rate of postage between Hong- Per uus.
Care. Per Bet. kong and countries within the Postal Union will be reduced to 7 cents per half
A Hennessy's Old Fale, Red
Capsule
B Superior Very
Red Capsule
Old Cognac,
C Very Old Liqueur Cscuac,
Red Capsule
D Bonnetsy's Finest Very Old Liqueur Cognac, 1872 Vintage, Red Capanle. SCOTCH WHISKY'.
White A Thorno's Blend
Capsule
B Watson's Glenorchy Mol. low Blond, Blue Capsule,
312 $1.10
14 1.25
18: 1.50
Dance.
A NOTIFICATION in Saturday's Gazette an poances the appointment by His Bicəl- Jency the Governor of Lieut. Edward Milnor, Scots Guards, to be His Excel- 24 2.00 Icacy's Aide-de-Camp, with local rank of
Captain
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0.75
Watson's Abelour Glenlivet,
with Nate and Tradó Mark,
8
0.70
Red Capsule, with Name and Trade Murk
8
0.75
D Watson's HKD Blond of the Finest Scotch Malt Whiskies, Violet Cap-
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Bure
E Watson's Very Old Liqueur Scotch Whisky, Gold Cap- Balo
IRISH WHISKY.
A John Jameson's Old, Green
Uspaule
B John Jameson's Fine Old,
Green Capsule
John Jameson's Very Fine
Old, Green Capsule GENUINE BOVEDON WHISKY, fine old, Red Capsulo, with Name
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. ---- The British Contract Packet Sutley will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 8th January, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries bo- GIN gond, vid Brindin; to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, Bur- nh, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Malts, and Gibraltar.
The usual hours will be observed in closing
the Mails, &c.
ECURS OF CLOSING THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS. When the Packets leave at Nooi The following hours will to elisarved in closing the Mails for Europo, &c., by the English and French Packets, when they
A Pine Old Tom, White Cap
atite
10
12
Turas was a large audience at the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, when the pan- tomime of The Sleeping Beauty" was re- peated. The performance gave the utmost sataibction, being in fact so well resolved that Mr Stanley has decided to give one mors repetition to-morrow evening.
1.00 Mazers Adamson, Bell and Co. inform us that the Mogul Line steamer Zennox left 1.10 Singapore on the 27th instant, and ia dun here on or about the 3rd-proximo; and the Shire Line ateamer Denbighshire left Singa. B 0.75
pora on, the 28th instant, and is due here 1.00 | about the 4th proximo.
1.10 Wore Kwa, shoe-maker, an old offender, took advantage of a professional visit to the B. Mogul the other day to help himself to a gold soarf-pin belonging to Mr Lawrie, chief en incor. The thief, on being brought before Mr Wiss to-day, as sentenced to six months hard labour.
10
12
10 1.00
4.50 0,40
B Fine Unsweetened, White
Ospoule
4.60 0.40 6.25 0.0
Finest Old Jumaien, Violet
Capeale
O Fine & V. H. Genova, RUM.
12 1.001
THE unofficial members of the Legislative Council abiertained the Hon. F. Fleming.
Good Leeward Island $1.50 per Giallon.C.M.G., Colonial Secretary, at dinner in the LIQUEURS.
2286
Benedictine Maraschino Curacoa
Chartreuse
Hongkong Club on Saturday afternoon, as
Hearing's Cherry Cordial a mark of their appréciation of the way in Dr. Siegert's Angostura which he presided over the Legklativo
Bitters, &c.
Council, while officiating as Administrator.
leayo at Noon. The Money Order Oilicet priblication of this issue (commenced Among the guests were H. E. Major Go
will be closed at the day before.
8.00 4.r.-Posting of Prices Current and at 7.30pm.
Circulars causes,
10.00
Prices Current and Circulars may (Prices
however bo posted up to 10 o'clock
if they are tied in bundles, country
by country, with the addresses all
one
Feby CEO. 10.30 AM.Fosting of Newspapers,
Books, and Patterns conson 11.00 A.-Mail closes.
LATE LOTTERS bo posted (from
may 11.10 ..) with 10 cents late fee up to 1130, after which hour they may be sent on Board with the same Late Foo.
General Memoranda. THURSDAY, (New Year's Day), 1801-
Local Battle clue. Insurance Offices close,
weather thronghout Steagura in Saigon, | FRIDAY, January 2 :--- Sisian and Fakhan. Docember 26th, apoke But ong, Jaritude 16' 6 N., longituda 110 DE. December 25th, spoke P. & D. s. 8. Themes, lat, 18, 35 N., long, 111 22 E. 2116hames,
The 8
steamer Tai Lee Had fine weather, light S. E. windsors:
Finda
Gooda per Japan undelivered after this
dale subject to rent. SATURDAY, January 8
ARRIVALS. December 27, 1800,- Nandan, British steamer, 805, Joseph Blackburn, Saigon December 23, General.
-HOP HINO HONG.
Decomber 28
mer Pinguey reporta The British
∙atramer. Had moderate monsoon and une weather to 17 N thence: to pirt, S.W. winds and calme. Dicanther 27th: 10 am, spoke Annic H. Smith of New York, lat. 10.30 N., long-111.40 E.
The British steamer Anchises reporte Had fine weather throughout, moderate Tuiscay, British steamer, from Whim.NE vinds to Falo Sapatu thence to port, poa.
light 6 W, winds and calms,
Tai Lee, German steamer, 823, Calender,
The German atgamer Peking reports ;
Noon.Extraordinary Meeting of The Green Island Cement Co., Ltd., at Hongkong Botel
Goods per Preussen undelivered after this
date subject to rout.
Goods per Pingstey undelivered after
this data subfoot to rant
9 p.m.-Macting of Britials Mercantile
Marino Officers Association.. THURSDAY, January 8
Noon.Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong Land Juvestment & Agongy Col. Lad at the City Hall,
The China Gail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECHMERE, 20, 1890,
TELEGRAMS.
THE NAUB MINES.
„ANGTHER CRUSHING.
(Special telegram to the China Mail.") SEGAPORE, 10 là in Izi 19
neral Digby Barker, C.B., Sir James Rus- acll'and Mr Thomas Jackson..
Two chair coulies in the employ of Mr Kelly, broker, wors brought before Mr Wise in the Police Court to-day, charged with causing the death of another coolie in the same employ on Friday last. The caso ia à somewhat remarkable one. The de cessed coolie and the two accused 'seem to have been constantly quarrelling, so much that the defendants one day last week went to their employer and stated that they must leave his porrice unless the other
Mr Bibby reports having crualed 400 coolio were discharged. On Friday mor- ning the deceased left and went to the tons quartz, which yielded 750 ounces house of an uncle where he died that oven. gold, that is a little more than it ez. per ing. Inspector Perry having heard some
tou.
(From the NO. Daily News.) STRANDING OF THE KII MARU.
Takobinia, 22nd Dec., 230 p.m.
thing of the case obtained an order for an examination of the body, which was sent to the Government Mortuary. De Marques found several marks about the chest and
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha's etesmer Kieldes which appeared to have been caused Mars, Captain Kor, tan ch shore at by blows. The futernát organs, however, Omajsaki dating Saturday night, and will appeared uninjured, and the suspicico that most likely, ha a total loss.
(From the Straits Times),-
THE AMERICAN SILVER BİLLİSİ London 19th Dec.The Republican bili
the decenced might have taken poison was disproved by an examination of the contents of the stomach. It was found Impossible to arrive at any conclusion as to
has been Anally drafted and will be pre- the use of death. The prisoners wer sented to the Senate shortly. It provide¤ | remanded.