Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Undersigned has received instruc Lions to Spil by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 20th January, 1891, at 4 p.m., at his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,
SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising:- TAPESTRY and PLUS-COVERED DRAW ING-ROOM SUITE
MARBLE-TOI CENTRE and SIDE TABLES, CHUMBAY GLASS86, and Pictures,
GLASS Book CASE-with Deak, WRITING TAULES, and Books.
DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD With Glass JACK,
CHEPFONIER, WHATNOTH, CROOKERY, GLASS and PLATED WARE, and DINING-ROOM Cairn.
DOUBLE BRASS BESTEAD, WARDROBES with GLASS ROOKS, CHEST OF DRAWERS, MATULE-TUN TOILET TABLES and WASTE. STANDS.
2 PLATE GLASS SHOW CASES.
To-day's Advertisements. To-
THE ORINA SHIPPERS'. MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COM- PANY, LIMITED.
FOK LONDON,
The Co's Steamship
Pokking,
R. H. MACHUO, Com. WORTETADA KUCruander, will be despatch- ed an above TO-MORROW, the 20th Inst., at Noon,
For Froight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agrits.
Hongkong, January 19, 1891.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY; LIMITED.
FOR TAKOW (DIRECT.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Haiphong,
40
Captain HARBI, will be Brdospatched.fer the above: TO-MORROW, the 20th Instant, at 'Clock p
1 DOUBLE-BARRELLED FOWLING For
PIECE.
1 JINRICKSHA.
1 TELESCOPE, by D. LATBAIK & Co.
1 COOKING STOVE, with Corru
BOILER and UTENSILS.
$0.,
&
&c.
TERMS OF SALE,--AB Customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, January 17, 1891.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
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THE INTEREST and Resronsinatry of I Mr. NISSIM DAVID EZEKIEL in our Firm CEASED on the 23rd Decembar, 1800.
EZEKIEL & JOSEPH. Hongkong, December 31, 1890.
WUndersigned will carry on the
171TH Retoronos to the above, ibo
BUSINESS under the Style of JOSEPH & LEVY and Liquidate all Outstanding Accounts of the above Firm,
E. H. JOSEPH. 8. B. LEVY.
Hongkong, December 31, 1890.
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To-day's Advertisements.
BANK HOLIDAYS.
HONGKONG JUBILEE.
HE Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business at 1 a'Clock on THURS. DAY and FRIDAY NEXT, the 22nd and 23rd January.
For the Chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,'
C. F. ROWBAND,
Manager, Hongkong. Chartered Bank of India, Aus tralia and China,'
For the
T. B. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. For the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation,'
T. DE BOVIS, Acting Chief Manager.
For the New Oriental Bank derporation,
Limited,'
E. W. RUTTER,
Manager, Hongkong.
For the Comptoir National d'Escompte de
Paris,
L. GLENAT, Acling Agent, Hongkong. Hongkong, January 19, 1891. BRITISH MERCANTILE MARINE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION.“
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President: CAPTAIN SAMUEL ASHTON, A.IN.A.
THE QUARTERS of this ASSOCIATION are now situated at CoLLeur Quan- BEBS, just above the Daily Press Office.
3
-
For Freight or Passage, apply to
THE CHINA MAIL
Advertisements.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG; PORTS IN TUE LEVANTE, BLACK
SEA BALTIC FORTS}"
ATRO,
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON & SOUTH AMERICAN POBTS
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PARNDEER AND LUGGAGE.
B-Carge can be taken on through Bills of Lading for the principal places in Russia.
N
Business Notices.
MEN. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping
HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY, LD. Daylight Hailong lasaves for Stow, fa
PREMISES O COMING DOWN.
Great Clearance Sale
COMMENCES
MONDA
NEXT,
JANUARY 26TH.
SPECIAL The STORE will be CLOSED on THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY NEXT, to prepare for
the above Sale.
DEPARTURES.
January 19
Presto, for Tourer Triumph, for Hoikow. Frejr, for Hojhow. China, for Saigon. Deuteros, for Saigon.
DOUGLAS LAPRANK & Co., SUNDAY, the 15th day of February, Haitan, for Swatow..
General Managers,
Hongkong, January 19, 1591.
1891
at 11 am the Company's 8.8. BAYERN, Captain J. MEGELL, 131 with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECI
and CARGO, WEL leave this pork as above, tulling at GENOA.
STEAM TO. MANILA VIA AMOY,'
The Steamship
reussen, for Europe.
¡January 19:
Kang Bing, for Bangkok. Avochte, for Griani.
Shipping Orders will be granted till ungche, Chinese exciser, for Canton. Noon, Cargo will be received on board
Ningchow, for Shanghal. Nanzing, imti 4 p.tn., Specio and Parcels antiliveredule, for Nagasaki. Captain Hooo, will be p.m. on the 14th February. (Parools Smith, for Swatow. despatched as above TOare not to be sent on board; they must be Ashington, los Whampoa. MORROW, the 20th Instant, at 3 p.m., left at the AGENCY's Office). Contents and Kaifung, for Whampus, instead of as previously advertised.
Valse of Packages are required. This Steamer bas superior Accommoda- tion for First-class Passengers.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, January 19, 1891,
FOR SHANGHAI.
The Steamship
Lyremoon
108
MMA, Captain C. HEUERMANN,
will be despatched for the abare Fort on WEDNESDAY, the 21st Instant, at 11 a.m., Instead of as previously notified.
The Steamer has sploodid Accommodation And carries a Doctor and Stewardess, For further Particulare; apply to
MELCHERS & On,
dyents. Dragkong, January 10, 1891.
123
DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, LIMITED,
CHEMISTS, da
PHOTOGRAPHIC GOODS.
CAMERAS. For Freight or Passage, apply to "THE DAKIN," Strong, Light, Best
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Workmanship, with Double Exten- sion Conical Leather Bellows, Double Swing Hongkong, January 10, 1891. 127 Back, Reversing Back, Rising Front, Circu-
lar Cut Front for rapid changing of Lenses folds into a vorg small space, Rack and Pixion focussing.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
The Three Double Dark Slides have aj
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,spring catel locking the shutter firmly.
The Co.'s Steamship
Namen,
Double hinged Focus Screen.
Altogether as good a portable Camers ag any Photographer need want.
Capt. GOBDARD, will be The Tripods supplied with ibe Cameras despatched for the above are of the most improved type, being port- Ports on THURSDAY, the 22nd last., stable, rigid, neat, and of good enbstantial Daylight.
For Freight or Fassage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & O»., General Blasingers. Hongkong, January 19, 1891.
135
DOKAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
*The Co.'s Steamship.
Palinurus, Captain JACKSON, will be deepatohed an above on
125
THURSDAY, the 22nd Instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, January 10, 1891.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
STEAM TO-YOKOHAMA, KOER AND NAGASAKI (Passing through the INLAND SEA.)
Tho Co.'s Steamship
Geural Werder Captain M. Ecort, will leave for the above Porta
Ail British Masters and Officers calling at on or about the 24th Instant.
or residing in this port are cordially invited
to make free use of the Association's Rooms and to communicate with the Seoretary about any matters which they deem expe- dient, either in their own interest pr that of the profession generalis
Membership Cards will be found on the table,
which those desirous of joining the Association can all in at their pleasure.
Members of the Liverpool Association or of the Federation of Shipinasters and Officers of Great Britain are admitted as honorary
membern
ORDINARY MEETINGS are held at
COLLEGE CHAKRERS, EVERY SATURDAY, at 9 p.m. All British Masters and Oleern are cordi. ally invited to be present at our. Moctinge,
CHESNEY DUNCAN,
Hon. Secretary, ! sjo. The Committes, Hongkong, January 12, 1891.
TO LET
131
【OUSES 'at the Prax and at 'BELILICS
HTERLADE
ROOM and SHOP No. 6, 'BraconsviELN ARCADE, Queen's Road,
GODÓWNE in DODDELL SIREET.
Apply to
BELILIOS & Ca
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Hongkong, January 19, 1801,
THE CHINA SHIPPERS „MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COM- PANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEWPORT, LIVERPOOL AND
SINGAPORE
--
For further Particulare, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents Hongkong, January 19, 1891.
NORDDEUTSCHEE LLOYD,
NOTICE.
129
STEAM TO SHANGHAI,
The Co.'s Steamship
Boym Captain J. MERGELL,
will leave for the above place about 24 hours after arrival with the outward Gorman Mail,
For further Particulars, apply to
MELOHERS & Co. Agents. Hongkong, January 19, 1891-130 DOBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND NAGASAKL
The Co.'s Steamship
Agamemnon Capt. WILLIAMS, will be despatched an above of
TUESDAY, the 27th Taslaki
For Froight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, Hongkong, January 19, 1891. STEAM TO STRAITS AND BOMBAY. Calling at COLOMBO f sufficient inducement ofers.)
126
The &0. 8. N. Co.
Steamship
Lombardy, Captain J. F. JEPSON,
quality.
ENGLISH LENSES. (TAYLUK, TATLOR, AND HOMSON.) EQUAL TO RO95. 25 PER CENT. OFELFEL
COMPLETE SETS, including Camera as above, English Lens, 3 Double Dark Slides, Folding Triped, and Canvas Carrying Case.
Hall Plato.
$65.00, Whole Flateni
285.00 Dry Plates, Bromide Faper, Dishes, Sun- dries and Requisites of all kinds.
****
All at very moderate prices.
Nos. 22 & 24, QUEEN'S ROAD. CENTRAL.
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CLEARED,
Haiphong, for Haiphong, Else, for Swatow.
Chusan, for Kobe.
Straits of Belle Isle, for Manila. Haiphos, for Take. Hailoung, for Swatow.
PASSENGERS.
ARHIVED.
Per Verona, from Yokohama: for Hong. kong, Mrs Merriman, Mrs Goodrich, Mr D. D. Dick, Mr Li Po Chong, Mr and Mrs Wing Yea Woh, Massta J. B. Fisher,
Wong Fook Kong, Lee King Shing, and 6 Chi newe; for Singapore, Mr I Dongel; fux London, Sir Edwin Arnold, K.C.LE., Mis Arnold and maid.
Por Ningchow, from Singapore, 90 Chi- neae,
Per Zafiro, from Manila, 173 Chinesv Par Nansing, from Manila, Capt. Talbot, Mr and Mrs Pereira, and 03 Chincso
Per Haiphong, from Swatów, 100 Chinese Per Normanby, from Sandakan, 97 Chi-
nese.
DEPARTED.
Per Prensics, from Hongkong: for Sin gapore, Mr Co, Mesars Mei Ah Wah, Ying, A. Kock, Mab Bok Hing, Mrs Mai See, Mts Cheaug See, Chop See, Mrs Young
Glego Ses and family, and 20 Chinese; for
Mt L. Madame Berthe Lauri, Kattar and sorvant, Mr and Mrs Kretzschmar, 4 chil dren and maid; for Southampton, W. Batz, R. Baimer, G. Scott, G. Goustand and W, White;
; for Bremerhaven, Lieut. Low You Kwang, Lient, Chow Tin Foi, Lieut. Tung Sui, and Mr Law; for Bremen, Mr Johannes (zen. From Shanghai; for Genoa, H.E. Minister Hall and fandy suite and servant, 40 peas in all, Mr and Mrs Lindhol and children; for Singapore, Mr Sutt From Japan: for Singapura, Mr Muthesius; for Genoa, Mr and Mr Theod. Hake; for Bremen, Miss Antonio Sismors, and Mr J. P. Nielsen.,
Per Trjr, for Hoihow, 200 Chinese. · Per Huilan, for Swatow, 3 Europeans,
Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor and 300 Chinese,
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contrasted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
B. P. CHENEY, Amotican ship, Capt. O. E. Uumphroyr. Russell & Co,
John Bailey, American bargentine, Captain F. P. Shepherd-Master.
LANDSKRONA, British barque, Capt. Jas: W. Boyl-Jardine, Matheson & Co.
Onze British borque, Captain A. V. Brown-onsalves & Co.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Zafiro reports: Had strong wind and high sen from N.E.
The British steamer Nancing reports Had strong monsoon and rough sea.
The British steamer Haiphong reports: Loft Fooohow on 4th January, with medo- rate breeze and cloudy weather; and orri- ved Amoy on 14th. Left Amey on the 14th, with light N.E. winds, and fine clear weather, and arrived at Swatow on the 16th.
Left Bunfor
Swatow on the 17th, and experienced
STERLING, American ship, Geo. W..Good-moderate Northerly winds and pleasant win.-Russell & Co.
weather throughout to port. Steamers in Foochow Enertes and Sin Dansing.
The British steamer Pakling reports i Had light Northerly winds, fins weather and smooth sea.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
January 17, 1891 :-- Ningchou, British steamer, 1,796, H. L. Allen, London and Singapore January 10, General,AENHOLD, KARBERT & Co
· January 18 :---
Metfoo, Chinose steamer, from Whampoa. 1 mega, British barque, 480, A. Brown, Amoy January 16, BallestGoNsALTES &
Co.
Kuongcha, Chinese cruiser, 3,000, Capt. Yu, Foochow January 16.
Ching-ven, Chinese cruiser, 2,500, Capt. Yib, Fooshow January 16.
Ting quen, Chises oraicer, 7,985, Capt. Leu, Foochow January 15,
Chin-yes, Chinese cruiser, 7,335, Capt. Loo, Foochow January 16.
Verona, British steamer, 1,878, F. H Seymour, Yokohama Jancary 10, Mails and Geporal.-P. & 0. §, N. 00.
Editard May, American barges, 850, D. Mahary, Honobain December 21, Kerosine Oil-RUSSELL & Ca
Zafiro, British steamer, 675, A, W. R, Cobban, Manila January 16, General BUSSKÓ & Col
Nanzing, British str., 309, J. Hogg, Madila January 15, at midnight, General.— JARDINE, MATHESON & Ca
Haiphong, British steamer, 1,120, H. 4. Barrie, Forchow January 13, Ausoy 14, and Swatow 17, General--DOUGLAS STEAM-
THE Company's Steamship Ningchowe,
having arrived from the above forts will leave for the above places on WED- | shir Co, - Consigness of Cargo are hereby informed NESDAY, the 28th Instant, at Noon. that their foods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOWLDON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, Tamura, Kowloon, whents delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sent in to the Office of
EL WOODIN
Superintendent. P. & 0.9, N. Gu,'s Offico,
Hongkong, January 19, 3691.
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HONGKONG LIFLE ASSOCIATION...
COMPETITION will be held on
་
the Undersigned, before Noen on the 24th A SATURDAY NEXY, the 24th Inst., Instant, or they will not be recognized.
All brokas, shated, and damaged Goode at 2.30 p.m., when a SPOON will be Shot for at each of the following Ranges 200,
gate
Pakling, British steamer, 1,010, Mac- hugb, Shanghai January 15, General- | ARKHOLD, BARBERO & Co.
Clare, German stoomer, 674, C. Christen son, Haiphong January 14, General.-A. B. MARIY
Kaifong, British steamer, 997, T. Gyles, BCITSEEISED & SWIRE Wahu January 13, and Swatow 17, Rice
January 10--
The British steamer Taiwan reports i, Variable winds and fine weather to Basilan
Straits; thence to port, fresh monsoon.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close- For BWATOW-
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For SINGAPORE. ---
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Por Hesperia, al 3.30 p.m., on Wednes
day, the 21et inst. For NEW YORK VA SUEZ CANAL
Per Guy Mansiering, at 3.30 pm, on
Wednesday, the 21st inst
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA Per Verona, at 11.30 am, on Friday,
the 23rd inst.
For AUSTRALIAN PORTS
Per Guthrie, at 3.30 p.m., oo Wolnes-
day, the 28th inat.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PAUKET. The French Contract Packet Sydney. will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 29th January, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places be- yond, vid Marsclear to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, the Australasian Colonies, Pondichery, Madran, Calcutta, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. The usual hours will be observed in
closing the Mails, &
HOURS OF CLOSING THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS, When the Packets lease at Noon. The following hours will be observed in closing thn. Maila fur Europe, &c., by the English and French Packets, when they leave at Noon. The Money Order Office will be cleand at 5 the day before.
8.00 Posting of Prices Current and
Orenlars ceases
(Prices Current and Circulars may
however
r be posted up to 10 o'clock if they are tied in bundles, country by country,
with the addresses al
OrG ∙10.00 AM
10,30 A-Foating of Newspapers,
Booke, and Patteras ceasa..... 11.00.-Mail class.
LATE LETTERS may be posted (from 13.10a.m.) with 7 cents late fee up to 11.30 AM., after which hour they may be sent on Board with the same Lata free.
Noon,
adding leaves for London.
f.No. 8737JANUARY 19, 1891.
3 p.m-Naring leaves for Manila, &c. 3 p.m. Hairhong, loaves for Takow.
Anotions, 2.p.m.-Auction of Household Furnitare,
"&c, at Mr J. M. Armstrong's,
Meeting 9p.m.-Meeting of Victoria. Preceptory
and Priory,
Miscellaneous.
9am.Artillery Practice,
The E. & A. S. 8. Co.'s steamship Guthrie left Port Darwin for this port on the 12th Jan, aud may be expected here on or about the 22nd Jan, The Glen Lino e. Gleneagles, from Now" York, left Bingapore on Jan. 15, and may to expected here on or about the 22nd Jan, 2
The Ben Line steamship Blendedi, from Antwerp and London, loft Singapore on the Jan. 36, and may be expected hera on or about Jan. 23. The O. 8, Co.'s 6.1. Ayamemum, from
Liverpool, left Bingapore on Jan. 17, and may be expected here off or about Jan. 24
The Union Lines, a. William Branfoot left Singapore on Jan. 17th, and may be caposted here on or about Jan. 24.
for this port on the 10th Jan. The P. & O. s. Canton left London for
this port on
the 20th Deo.
Goods per Hulsany undelivered after this The Pa, Gualtor left Bombay
date subject to rent.
BT APPOINTMENT.
A. S. WATSON & COM- PANY LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841. MANUFACTURERS OF AERATED WATERS.
CR Naw Factory has been recently O
refitted with automatic Steam Ma- chigory of the latest and most approved kind, and we ore wall able to compete in quality with the best English Makers.
The purest ingredients only are used, and the utmost care and cleanlinese are used in the manufacture throughout,
LARGE BOMBAY SODAS.'
We continue to supply large bottles as heretofore, free of Extra Charge, to those of our Customers who prefer to live them to the ordinary sizes
Tena will be a geme of Polo at Chaseway Bay at 130 p.m., on Thuesday (to-morrow), bko 20tk instant.
Denise the week ending 38th January, 1891, 145 European and 2,000 Chiness visited the City Hall Musonin
THE O. 9. S. Coʻn in. AgamaRON, Liverpool, left Singapore on Saturday morn- ing, and sy be expected here on or about the 24th instant,
from
The Superiulendont of the P. & 0. 8, N. Co. Informs us that the P. & 0, 6, a Fekin left Shanghai for this port on Saturday, the
17th ins at 2.30 p,m.
MEARS Git, Livingaton & Co. inforta us that the Ben Line steamer Bented, frou Antwerp and London, loft Blogspore for this port on the 16th inat. Taz Garrison Practice dance fixed for Tauradsy next (22ad) will be postponed till the Thureday following, on account of the Jubileo Festivition
COAST PORT ORDERS, whenever practicable, are despatched by firat steamer leaving after receipt of order.
For Coast Poxrs, Waters are packed SIR Edwin Arnold, K.C.T.E., and Miss and placed on board ship at Hongkong Arnold base at last tarn themselves away prices, and the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties when received in good order.
Counterfoil Order Books supplied on application.
Our Registered Telegraphic Address in, DISPENSARY, HONGKONG And all signed messages addressed thus
will ressive prompt attention.
The following is a List of Waters always kept ready in Stook ?— PURE ABRATED WATER
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
POTASH WATER
SELTZER WATER LITHIA WATER SE
BARSAPARILLA WATER
TONIO WATER SEA
GINGER ALE
GINGERADE.
No Creditgiven for bottles that are dirty,
from Japan. They arrived yesterday in the Verona on their way to Europa.
We hear that a Jubilee alamp is being pre- pared, to be used for three days. It is the ordinary stamp with the following device on it 1841 Hongkong Jubilo6 1891.*
ي مبنية
A convey of 23 junks left Hanoi for Loo- kai with about $80,000 worth of goods on the 13th instant. The convoy is protected by a war junk armed by the Custome,
It was mentioned in Union Church yestar day that the Congregation would co- oporate in the service in St. John's Cathedral, and all the members were invit- ed to attend.
ADMIRAL Balon left on Baturday after.
Lotters Parcels, &c. for Kowloon
or greasy, or that appear to have been used suca in the Alacrity for Singapore, whore Point and stenusers in Harbour may be for any other purpose than that of con- he will hand over the command to Admiral posted in the General Post Office up totalning Aurated Waters, as such bottles are Richards. The Mercury left at the same 11.30 am. and 3.30.p.m.
never used again hy na..
... A. 8. WATSON & Co., Imp.
Letters from Kowloon Point may bá posted in the Letter Box which has been placed in the Police Station Companhd op 2991 Hongkong, China, and Mania, to 12 and 4 gieol.
Local rates will be charged.
To avoid rabbery, sendors of letters from Kowloon are requested to cansol their stamps by writing the word stamped acro them
Covers containing Bank Notes, Jewellery &c. abould be registered.
There will be no Sunday delivery.
Exchange.
HONGKONG, January 19.
On London-
Baak, Wire,
On demand,
*
30 days' sight,
· 3/4
4 months" sight, Crodilo,
#1 Documentary, 4 months sight, 3,6 On Paris-
On demand, .... Credits, 4 months' sight, On Berlin--
On demand,
On Now, York
On denied, Credita, 60 days sight,
Op
ombay
བ་་
On N
Wite
9.46
2901
Од
On Shanghal
On demand, ***
9201
220
On demand,
73
30 days' night, private paper, 72% Gold Leaf, 100 and
$30.10p. taes
Per Mise, at 11.30 am., nn Tuesday, the Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate)8 0.76
20th inst.
For
STRAITS & LONDON.→
Per Falding, at 11,30 am, on Tuesday,
the 20th inst.
For HAIPHONG-
Per Haiphong, at 2.30 p.m., on Tuesday, the 20th Inst., ipstead as previous- ly notified.
For AMOY MANILA.
Per Banting, at 2.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 20th inat...
For HAIPHONG.
- Per Clare, * 6 pm., où Tuesday, the
20th inst
For SWATOW & BANGKOK-
Per Somdetele Phra Nang, at 8.30 am.
on Wednesday, the 21st Inat, For STRAITS COLOMBO & BOMBAY,
Par Melpomene, at 10.30 a.m., on Wed
nesday, the 31st inst
MAILS BY THE URIED Braten Packet →→ The United States Mail Facket Chino will
be despatched on THURSDAY, the 22ed Inetant, with Mails for,Japán, Boa Francisco, the United Steles, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, do, which will be closed as follows
y
|0.15 PM Registry ceases.
0.90. Post Office closes, but Correa
poudoncs may be posted on board the Packet, with Late Fes of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.
PHAR DELIVERY. Itters, do,
be delivered by the 18 and 4 'clock Trans are to be left in the Golowns, where the 500 and 600 Yards, Seven Shots at each
faiwan, British steamer, 1,168, Framp. only. Correspondengo for the Pask may will be examined on the 24th Inzt, at ip.the
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and the Competitor making the highest aggreen, Pasvorm (Java) January 9, Sugar-be posted in the General Post Office up to | 11.30 am. or 3.30 p.m., er in the Letter my Goods remaining in the Godowas afus fited to 5 posto dio Comppotitor to aku sosthi Mers, Japanese steamer, 1:100, 136xes in the Care til sine of departu
the three distancer being BUTTERFIELD & SPILS, ptional Cargo will be forwarded unless more than one distance Spoon, Entrance A. G. Spire, Japan Januery 7, Goal-Bir notice to the sontrary be
begiran before Bill of Lading will b
24th Lost will be subject to rent
10 a.m. To-Day.
be countersigned by ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, January 19, 1891.
327
Fee, 50 Centa
A Launch will leave the P. & 0. Fier at 2.15 p.m. to coover Competitors...
O VIVIAN LADES, How Secretary. Houglong, January 19, 1891,
TERFIELD & SWIRE. -
Normandy, British steamer, Bid Ch Grifin, Sandakan January 13, General BUITERTIBLO & 3win;
Avrington, German str., 809, 0, Zindal, 194 Wuhe January 14, Bice. -SzzMISEN & CO.
"in"
the
departure...
General Farcals for the Peak may be posted Fost Office only up to 11.30 am, of 5.50 p.m. - Local Rates will be charged. No Bunday delivery. Benders are requested to Canool their Stam by writing the word Bramped scross them, th
Covers containing Bank Notes, B., should be registered."-
General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, January 21 :---
9p..Jubilee Public Subscription Ball. THURSDAY, January 22
1 p.m.-Local Banks close. FRIDAY, January 23-
1pm-H.K. Jubilee Athletic Sports at
Ron Course
1 pat
at-Local Banka close. Claims against the Fordsworth must be sent in to Messrs Russell & Co., on or before this date. Aft Gooda
per
Melpomene undelivered after this date subjust to rent.
SATURDAY, January 24 --
Goads per Steamer Fraeuaddy unclaimed
after Noon subject to rent. 2.30 h.--Dompetition of the Hongkong
Rifle Association, itaque Goods, per Niger undelivered after
thie date subject
to reat 9pm.-Meeting of British Mercantile
Marine Offers Association,
Monday, January
11.30 am.leeting of Shareholders of The West Point Building Co., Ind., at the City Hall.
Noon Meeting of Shareholders of The. Bongkong Land Investment & Agency Co., Ltd., at the City Hall 4pm-Meeting of Shireholders of The Dairy Farm Co., Ltd., at Company
Office.
TUESDAY, January 27
480 p.m.-Meeting of Members of The Hongkong Jockey Club at City Hall Tavesday, January 28 -
Transfer Books of The H.K. & Kowloon
Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., closed from this date to 7th Prozimo, inclusive FRIDAY, January 30
Noon. Meeting of Shareholders of the H.K, O&M Steamboat Co., Ltd.j at No. 16, Bank Buildings, Quesu' Bond Central SATURDAY, January 31 —
pas. Performance at the City H
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time for the same destination.
Or the 4th page will be found a description of part of the match, Hongkong Sings por 0. The Singaporeana mede 156 'u the first fanings; and, as the Hongkong“ learn won by an innings and five runs, they must have made a very good score.
On the 17th January 1891, at Exoma, Grest Malvern, England, the Wife of A. SHELTON HOOPER, of a Daughter,
The publication of this issue commenced are made
at 7:15 pm.
The China Stail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1801
TELEGRAMS.
MZEE Melchers & Co inform us that the Norddeutscher Lloyd Company's steamer Bayern, Captain J. Mergall, carrying the Gorman Maile, dated Berlin, the 23d Deo., laft Singapore yesterday (Sunday) morning, at 7 o'clock, and is due here on or about Friday, the 23rd instant,
A MEETING of the Chiness Chamber of
·(From L'Indépendance Tonkinais.)
Commerce was held at the Tung Wah Hos THE FRENCH LOAN,
pital yesterday, The retiring office-bearers PARIS, 12th Jan.
were re-elected Mr Ho Mui, President, The loan, which reached 860 millions, Mr Les Sing, Treasurer, Mr Fél Tak, was covered seventeen times. It was isopod Vice President, Hon. Bo Kal, Secretary at 92.65 for 3 per cent, making the infer and Treasurer. It was resolved Elist the est 31 per cent. The French and foreign foundation atone should be laid on the press comment favourably on this striking 18th February, and that the Governor be manifestation of France's credit.
invited to perform the operation. Delo
FRENCH PROGRESS IN AFRICA..
gates were elected from every trades guild Dispatches from Senegal announce the and from the compraderes of foreign ärms capture, by the French forces under Arch. to collect additional subscriptions in sid of nard of Noro, the last fortress of Ahmadou, the building fund. This important success assures French We have no doubt that a large congregation authority on the right bank of the Banegal will be present in St. John's Cathedral on and in Western Sondan,
(From Singapore Papers.}
THE AMERICAN SILVER BILL London, 8th Jan. 1891. It is expected
Wednesday to join in the special service in commemoration of the Colony's 50th anni vorsery. The words of the whole form of zor více have been printed for the use of all pre-
at. Washington that the Bill for the free sent. The Committee are right in requiring coinage of silver will pass the Benate, but people to be in their seats by 9.30 a.m., sa that it will be rejected by the House of all confusion must be avoided. We unders Bepresentatives, in which caso it is probable that no financial bill will be passed this
BRBSTUD
stand that we meats have been appropriated by the Committee, roept those mentioned in the Bon. Secretary's notice, so that seat. holdets will merely have to go to their ovs LOCAL AND GENERAL. PASSED SUBZ-VIVAL,
seats, and visitors, not being seat-holders, OUTWARD BOUND: Strathaven, Dec. 13; will be accommodated with seria by officers
Athens, 19 Niobe, Sarpodom, Sten-
tor, 10 Bombay, Cenartney, Jan. told off for the occasion. The Cathedral is 2; * Tellus, Caledonien, 6; Nestor, Bee- boing very tastefully decorated with flags mun Collingham, 9; Canton, Patrochus, and flowers, the arrangement for the pro- Stratieven,
HOMEWARD BOUND Altonaer, Dec. 18, cession befit the occasion, and, with a ful
Bentenue, Oceand, 23; Clyde, 20; Krí- congregation, the special service will fitting. sot, Jan. 2) Titan, Yorkshire, 6 Daly inaugurate the commencement of « new, zentry, Glamorganshire, Melbourne, Mirzapore, 13.
The P. 20. 3. §. Peshaicur, with the Eng-
*
and, we hope, better period is the existence of Hongkong
hah Mail of Dec. 19th, laft Singapore do
on Wednesday, the 14th January, at A COMPETITON for the Long Range sub- 8 pm, and is now due. This Packetscription Handicap Challenge Cup and brings replica to letters despatched Range Spoons was held on Saturday lust, from Hongkong on Nog.f13th.
The Norddeutscher Lloyd 8 8 Compa- and resulted in a win for Mit F. W. Cross
-by's seamship Bayern, with the Gas" with # total scoza of 52. Mr Woodin zyn MAN MALL of 23rd Dec, left Sing the BUG yards spoon with 1 points, pore on Sunday, the 18th Jan, at 7
am, and may be expected here on and Mr E. Robinson that for 000 yards or about Friday, the 23rd Ju
with 34 points,
Eleven anbscribers compsted. Appended,
Vancouver, left Yokohama for Hong- Fong via ports on Jan. 17.
The Canadian Pacino Batavio, from
The Union Lane 8.4. Alderley left Singapore
are the six best scores
on Jan 13, and may be expected here Mr W. Cross on or about the 18th Jan,
Yards: Yarda, Paints,
800 900 adica Tetal. 26 27
MEL. Woodin, 41
20
eraton
28
be
eported hare on or about the 50th Lt Parsa, RN.
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LA Haswell, K. 34 13
The D, D. R. stasier gaa left Gingapore Mr B Robinson 35 soraich 57
on the 12th Juv., at 6 pm, and may Mr. Maun