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Entertainments.
O IT Y
HALL,
THE VICTORIA · DISASTER.
By kind parmiazion of
REAL-ADMIRAL H. ST, L B. PALLISER;
and under the distinguished Patronage of
KIS EXCELLENCY TAY GOVERNOR; VICE-ADMIRAL SR E. FREMANTLE
K.O.B.;
[To-day's Advertisements.
Kelly & Walsh, Ld.
PRICE,
NOW READY,
MAJOR-GENERAL DIGBY BARKER, O.B., DOLLARS AND
REAB-ADMIRAL II, Sr. L. BURY PAL
LIBER.
THE AMATEUR COMPANY
Or
EM.S. VICTOR EMANUEL will give
TWO ENTERTAINMENTS
IN AID OF TER FUND TO HELP THI WIDOW'S AND FAMILIES OF THE MEN LOST IN FL.M.S. Victoria,
On SATURDAY, the 12th Instant, at 8.15 p.,
AND
On WEDNESDAY, the 16th Instaat,
at 9 p.
The Entertainment will consist of CHRISTY MINSTRELS,
VARIETIES,
and Grand Tadeur of
*THE DEATH OF NELSON:
1.- VICTORY' CLEARED FOR ACTION. 2.-BATTLE OF TRAFALGA 3.-DELTH OF NELSON.
By kind permission of Lent.-Col. RAVENHILL and OreIcEES, the BAND of the Shropshire Light Infantry will manist at each Performance.
PRICES OF ADMISSION:-Drees Circle and Stalls, 32; Rack Beats, 31. Non-Com- missioned Oloses with their Wives and Familes wil be admitted to the Back Beats of Stalis only at half-prica.
A LATE TRAM will ran sach Evening. Tickets may be obtained from Masare. LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., and Geo. Souta, Esq., Naval Yard.
Hongkong, August 8, 1899.
Not Responsible for Debts.
1336
Yeither the Captain, the Agents, nor Ne
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:---
FUNG Sur, Hawaiian barque, Capt. D. Mahony.--Shawan & Co.
GALVESTON, German barque, Captain H. Jakobsen.-Wieler & Co.
GLOBO STERSON, American ship, Capt. K. L. Murphy.Jandino, Matheson & Co.
$2,50,
·Dealization
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loaling.
Vessels,
Bremen & Ports of Cal Uldenburg (0).... Havre and London.... Spondilus (8)......... Kobs and Yokohama.. Cardiganahirə (s).. London, Supz Canal (Hendik (6)...... London, v. Suez Canal Glengarn (8) London, v. Suez Canal Pyrrhus (2)... London & Forts of Call Surat (4)..... London, v. Marcilles. Manila (8). London and Hamburg Monmouthshire ....Bombay (8)................ STERLING Naki, Kobe & Yhanta Sagami Maru (9)
New York, v. Su+z0anal Argyll ()..... New Yorkan wor Habitant
London
EXCHANGE TABLES,
Now York......
New York.......
AT DIFFSAINT RATES,
From 2/- to 3/-
Ascending by One-sixteenth of a Penny.
KELLY & WALSH, LTD.,
PUBLISHERS.
NOTICE.
S.
Foohng Suay. Freeman...
(e).....
Port Darwin, &... Teinan (5). Sarantang &Sourabaya Shantung (s). B. Francisco, v. Japa, Belgic (a).
v. Japan Porn (8)..... Francisco, Shanghai..
! Nanyang (a).. Shanghai......................
Fezhawur (4). Shanghai & Koba......Orion (8).............. S'pore, Havre& H'burg Priok (a).. Stow, Amoy & Fchow Haitan (a)... Vancouver (B... & Empress of Chios Viatoria (B.C.), &c.... Vistors (8)........ 1389 Wladivostock, &o......¡Tartaz (5)..
Aycato.
Data of Leaving.
Norddeutscher Lloyd, dug. 21, at noon. Showan & Co... About August 21. Dodwell, Carlill & Ce About August 19. Jardíne,Mathesond Co August 10, at noon. Jardine, Matholon&Do About August 16. „Butterfield & Swise..... August 18,
P. & 0, 8: N. Oɔ...... August 17, at noon. .P. .0; S, N. Co...... About August 19. Dodwell, Carlil & Do. About August 26. P. & U. B. N. Co.............. About August 24. Geo. R. Stevens....... August 17. .Dodwell, Cartifl & Co. About August 16. Aretold, Karberg &Co Quick despatch. Showan & Co... Quick despatch. Shewan & Co.......Qulok despatch. Butterfeld & Swire... August 12, at noon.
15 Butterfield & Swire... Augcat
0, & 0, 8. 9. 00........... Aug. 17, at 1 pm. Pacific Mail S. 8. Co.. Aug. 28, at I p.m. Siemaken & Co... Ang. 13, at 4 p.m. P. & G. B. R. Co. Aug. 13, daylight. Aust. Lloyd's 8: N. CoAug. 13, daylight. Bicoson &... August 16, at 4 p.m. .....Douglas Lapraik & Co. August 11, at noon. (8)..Canadian Pho H. Co.. August 16, at noon.
Nor. Pfo S. & R. Cos. August 29, at moom. Dodwell, Carlil & Co. About August 13.
Kareshing, Chenisk and Benlerig. Stoamers
To-day's Advertisements in Amay, Thins, Formosz and Cess. Strs.
AND SOUTH CHINA DAKIN, GRUICKSHANK & COMPANY,
HONGKONG
MASONIC BENEVOLENCE FUND.
A
N Emergency MEETING of the BOARD of TASTERS of the above Fund is hereby called for MONDAY, the 14th August, 1893, at 5.15 a'clock at the Ma- SONIC HALL
A. O'D. GOURDIN,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 9, 1893.
U: S. Mail Line.
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HS Second Ordinary General MEET. ING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the HONG KONG HOTEL, Victoria, Hongkong. MONDAY, the 21st August, ut 3.30 1390 of the Directors, and Statement of Accounts for the purpose of presenting the Report to 31st December last,
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU.
PROPOSED SALINON FROM HONGRONG. Peru (via Nagasaki,
Kobe, Inland Ses SATCEDAY, Aug. 36. and Yokohama)...
City of Bio de Janeiro
(via Nagasaki,THURSDAY, Sept. 14. Kobe, Inland Ses
and Yokohama)........
City
Pebing (vin
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 21st August, both days inclusiva
By Order of the Board of Directors,
FRANK W. WATTS, Manager. Hongkong, August 9, 1893.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. August 9:-
1387
Canton, British steamer, from Canton. Hangchow, British steamer, from Crotou. Curtatone, Italine gunboat, 393, Capt. Olivati, Shanghai August 2.
Hailan, British steamer, 1,182, F. D. Goddard, Foochow August 4, Amoy 6, and
Nagasaki, Kobo,THURSDAY, Oct. 5, Swatow 8, Tea and General-Doves Inland des and
Yokohama)..........
at 1 p.m.
THE U. S. Mail Stanship PERU will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, vid NAGASAKI, KOBE,
To-day's Advertisements. INLAND SEA and YOKOHAMA, ve
COMPAGNIH DES MESSAGERLES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANDAIS. FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
The Co.'s Steamship
Natal Captain VEEBON, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 10th Inat, at Noon.
For Froight or Passage, apply to
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent.
Hongkong, August 9, 1893.
1391
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Co.'s Steamship
Haitan
Capt. GODDARD, will be despatahed for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 11th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, August 9, 1893.
SATURDAY, the 26th August, at 1 p.m., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Stompers of this line pass through the INLAND SEA OP JAPAN, and call at HONOLULU, and passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point en route. Through Passage Tickets granted to Eugland, France, and Germany by All trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers, and to the principal sites of the United States or Canada. Bates may be obtained on appli-
cation.
STEAMSHIP Co.
Hanoi, French steamer, 733, M. E. Meuteilo, Haiphong August 7, General.- AR. MARTY.
Menon, British str., 027, B. Branch, Sandakan, B.N.B., August 4, Timber and Rattan. -BUTTERFIELD & WIRE.
Natal, French steamer, 1,984, Verron, Marseilles July 9, and Saigon August 6, Maita and General,-MESAGERIES MARt
TIMES.
DEPARTURES. August 9:-
Taksang, for Canton. Uus, for Europe, &c. Beniarig, for Singapore and London. Kintack, for Singapore and London. China, for Saigon. Morey, for Shanghai. Kaisate, for Shanghai.
Wingrang, for Siugaporo and Calcutta. First Class Passengers have full choice of Bisagne, for Singapore and Bombay. any of the Overland Routes, including Lee Sol, for Swa.ow.
SOUTHERN Mogul, for Foochow and Tacuros. CENTRAL PACIFIO, PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, NORTH-Zafiro, for Amey, ERN PACIFIC, and DENVER and RIO Hongkong, for Haiphong. GRANDE RAILWAYS. They can also Fokien, for Swatow. travel over the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY, on payment of $10 in addition to the regular tariff rate.
Particulare of the various routes can be sad on application.
Special rates (first class only) are granted to Misicoaries, members of the Narai, Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to European othicists in service of China and Japan, and to Government officials and their familias.
Through Bill of Lading issued for teana- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Porta, to Bar Frenaise, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via 1885 Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidad, and Dumerars, and to ports in Mexico. Contral and South America, by the Oom
azy's sad connecting Steamers. Fraight will be received on board until 4 p.m. the day previous to sailing Parce Fachinger will be received at the fine undi 53.m, same day; all Parcel Padares Captain BATT will be should be marked to address in full; value despatched as above on of same is requlrd. WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instant.
UUKAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Pyrrha,
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo destined to points beyond San France In the United States, should he sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San 1355 Francisco
to
For Freight or Pamage, apply to
BUTTERFELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, August 9, 1898.
STEAMSHIT NATAL. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. TONSIGNEES of Cargo London
For further information as Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 72, Queen's Road Central. J. 8. VAN BUREN,
Agent. "Hongkong, August 9, 1803.
1388
Daphne, British cruiser, for Swatow. Yuensang, for Canton,
China, for Amoy, Japan and San Francisco.
CLEARED.
Bangchow, for Swatow. Alone, for Huihow.
PASSENGERS.
ARRTED.
Per Haitan, from Coast Porta, Mes Grant Smith and child, Messra Wanyan, Tam, Goa, Kach, and 198 Chinese.
Por Hanoi, from Haiphong, Mr Estéve, and 4 Chinese,
Per Memnon, fcon Sandakan, Lieut. Howell, S.LL, and 50 Chinese.
Per Natal, for Hongkong: from Max- ceilles, Mir Albert Fabre, Mr Kwong Chong and 4 frisude; from Colorabo, Osptain Gerrard: from Singaporo, Mezara W. A. Wilson, Rocholl, Charn Garney, Mra Oach, Mr and Mrs Chatou and 2 children, Ms Otayok, Mr Siakit and child, and 3 Chinese; from Saigon, Mr M. Lanze, Mr K. Wert- heim, Dr Katch, and 357 Chinese.
DEPARTEIN
· Per Deus, from Hongkong for Saigon, Mr Cham Lin, and 5 Chinese; for Singa pure, Messrs E. BL. A. Essabhoy, C. Vor hair, and 2 Chinese; for Colombo, 13 Chinese; for Batavia, Mr Liab
Yong and 2 Chinese ;-for Marseilles, Mes Otto Wagner, Binder, L. Molano and A. T. y Riyes. From Yokohama: for Saigon, Masara. Onkara, Darró, de Mabille de Brosano, Y. Yamada, and Lambert; for
CONE Gips are and G VICTORIA DISPENSARY. Broara Schalte, amberi for
from Havre ex Steamship Guadiana, and from Bordeaux x8.8. Nantes and Bordeaux, In connection with the ahora Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods-with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Taluables--are being landed and stared at their risk at the Hoxokong & Kow-
K W Kowloon, whanco delivery may be ob tained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo willbeforwarded on, unless intimation la received from the Consigncos before 10 a.m. To-MORROW (Thursday), the 16th Inst, requesting it to be loaded here, Bils of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after WED- HDAY, the 16th August, at Noon, will be subject to rent, and landing charges.
All Claims must be sent in to me on or before WEDNESDAY, the 16th August, or they will not be recognised.
Aerated Waters.
TATER.—The Water used in absolutely
pure. Steam Plant of the intest and most powerful type. Supervi sion-The whole process of manu facturs is under the continuous supervision of a qualified English ...Chemist.
in Swatow, furting, Whanges and Wong. The British steamer Mennon reports a Sailing From Hongkong July 24th, had Hght Southorly to SWly wind, and 6se clear weather to Kadut, B.N.B., with smooth sea; thence to Sandakan S.. Wy winde, light and fine weather; arriving at Sandakan, the latter port July 29th. At had moderate to light breezes, and hot saltry weather. Bar. 20.88, therm. 100. Leaving Sandakan August 4th, bad light variable and equally wentkor, rain and thence to port fine clear weather, August lightning, with amooth sea to Gap Book:
Normanhurst, from Singapore, bound to 2nd, spoke steamer Hau, and steamer Sandakan; and passori. R. Poh A
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
MAILS will close:-
For SINGAPORE & LONDON.--
Per Glenesk, at 11.30 a.m., on Thunday,
the 10th inst.
For SWATOW & SHANCHAL--
Per Canton, at 3,30 p.m., on Thursday,
the 10th inst.
For SHANGHAI. —
Per Kunggai, at 3.30 p.m., on Thursday,
the 10th fact,
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
Per Haian, at 11.30 s.m., on Friday,
the 11th inst.
For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY IS.
LAND, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVIL LE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MEL BOURNE-(Sopplementary Mail on board till time of departure.)
Por Toinen, at 11.30 am, on Saturday,
the 12th inst.
For SHANGHAI -
Per Nengang, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 19th inst.
Fer SINGAPORE.—
Por Frick, at 3.30 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 16th ist.
For NAGASAKI, KUBE & YOKOHAMA, Per Verona, st, 5 p.m., on Friday, he
18th inst.
MAILS BY THE BETTISH PACKET. —–—–—– The British Contract Packet Burat will
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Bhipping. Noon-le leaves for Loudon. Noon.-Natal leaves for Shanghai, &c.
General Memoranda.. FRIDAY, August 11 :—
4.30 p.m.-Meeting of Member of the
Hongkong Association at Hongkong: Hotel.
Gooda per Gisela undelivered after thin
date subject to rent, SATURDAY, August 12 :--
9 p.m.-Performance at the City Hall. SUNDAY, August 13
Gooda per Anisots undelivorod after this
date subject to rent, MONDAY, August 14 +--
Goods par Moray undelivered after this
⚫ data Babject to rant.
Transfor Books of the Dakin, Cruick shank & Co., Ltd., closed from this date to 21st Test, inclusive. TUESDAY, August 16 :---
Transfer Books of The Chins Sugar Reuning Co., Ltd., closed from this date to 25ths Infant, inclusive WEDNESDAY, August 10 ----
9p.m.-Performance at the City Hall. SATURDAY, August 19:-
Noop, Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Cor- poration, at City Hall. Monday, August 21
of Shareholders of Thai 3 p.m.--Meeting
Hongkong & Whampoa Dook Co., Led-,.|
in the Company's Offices,
No. 9516.Adorer D, 1993;
marThe publication of this isïte commenced | Tær Italian cruiser Curtačenia azelrad at 6,36 p.m.
to-day from Shanghai.
The China Mail.
This morning a man was injured on board the American ship Rabitant by a falling apar. He was removed to the Goremment
KONOKONG, WEDNEDAY, AUGUST 9, 1899, Civil Hospital.
TELEGRAMS.
{SUPPLIED TO THE 'China Mail.']
(Via Southern Line,)
FRANCE AND SIAM.
London, August 8, 1893.
Tas morning, at the Magistracy, M; J. D. Humphreys appeared, before Capt: Hastings on a charge, brought by a servant boy in the employ of Mr Sukter, of keeping nai unmuzzled ferocious dog. ⠀⠀ Thê boy was al- tacked by the dog near the Italian Convent,
Tho Stamate are arranging for the and had his jacket torn. He claimed prompt evacuation of the left bank of the compensation. Mr Humphreys stated that -- Mekong River, and are also giving every the tear in the jacket had evidently been in- facility for the French occupation of weed since the dog jumped upon the boy. Capt. Hastings ordered Mr Humphreys to
Chantaboon.
pay 20 cents as compensation, and warned [him to keep the dog under proper control, ~
THE UNITED STATES AND THE
FREE COINAGE OF SILVER.”
Ar the Magistracy, this morning a charga në- Mr Bland, the leader of the Silverites in dealing in intoxicating liquor wilkout have the House, proposes to introduos Bill to ing the requisite licensa was brought. repeal the Silver Purchase Act and against Madame Annie Path, the kooper
abstitui therefore Free Coinage at the of a cofise shop at 15 Graham Street. The **
evidongs was heard by Capt. Hastings,
who remanded the cass till Tuesday. A witness sisted that along with another man he went to tho coffee house and had bottle of champagne for which the woman wish-
ratio of sixteen to exe,
THE CABINET, A Cabinet Council has been anramoned
3.30 p.m.-Meeting of Shareholder of for to-day for the spusideration of public
Dakin, Ornickaliant & Co., Ltd, at business. Hongkong Hotel.
FRIDAY, August 20 :---
Dividend Warrants of China Sugar
Refining Co., Ltd., payable.
On London-
Exchange.
Qa New York.**
HONGKONG, August 9.
Bank, Wiro,
... 2/02
Qa demand,
... 2/6
+
}} 30 'daye' sight,
140
2/01
11 4 months sight,
... 2/6
Oredlis, 4
... 2/01
Documentary, 4 months'sight,
*. 3/6)
On Paris-
On demand,
3:15
Credits, 4 months' sight,
.:. 9,22
On Berlin-Damood,... ...
... 2,54
... $14
***
Oredits, 60 days' sight,
62)
193
199)
193
... 199
724
... 731
240,00 $7.90
On demand,
On Bombay.→→
Wire, ...
On demand,
On Calcutta-
Wire,
On demand....
On Shanghai
On demand, ..
30 days' sight, private paper, Gold Leaf, 100 fine (por tel) Sovereigna (Bank's buying rate)
ATSON & Co,
A. S. WA
LIMITED.
CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.'
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
be despatched on THURSDAY, the MANUFACTURERS
17th Instant, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries be yond, vid Brindisi; to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands Indis, Enz- ah, Caylon, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar
The usual hours will be observed in closing
the Mails, do
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PAUZET.— The Gorman Contract Facket Oldenburg will be despatched on MONDAY, the 21et Istunt, with Mail for the United Kingdom, Barope and coun- tries beyond, vid Brindisi; to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Baeah, Ceylon, India, Adon, Egypt, Malta, Registry ceases at 1.45 p. m.
OF
Aerated Waters.
OUR NEW FACTORY has been recently refitted with automatic Steam Machinery of the latest and most approved kind, and we are well able to compote in quality with the best English
Malcom.
ed to charge $5. They objected, and after THE DEMANDS OF THE RADICALS. leaving $2.50 went to the Central Pollen Station and reported the matter to Inspes. The Radicals are urging the application tor Mann. Poliesmen were sent to the
of the closure to the supply vote if it is
unduly prolonged, and insist upon the shop last night, and a caruit made; but no necessity for Parish Councils, and Emliquors were found on the premises. Short- ly after the woman was arrested; à Fakong ployer' Liability Bill
met a servant boy in Gutzlaff Street near the back door of Madame Patti's coffes
HOME RULE BILL.
The debate on the report on the Bill has shop. The boy had two bottles of cham- pagne and fire bottles of beer. Question.
begun.
ed as to where he was going, ha, asid, the polies had been searching the house, and -- WEATHER NOTICE:
be was frightened to go back with the The following notice was issued from the liquors. Capt. Hastings conunded the Observatory to-day-Un the 9th at 10.33 oss till Tuesday. a:-Dopression is now Fast of Bushse Channel. At 10.42 - Barometer fall ing; Gentle N.W. breezes; Sweatly san; Weather fino.'
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
is the Supreme Court this morning ap- plication was made on behalf of Li Yik Oki, Wong Bu and Ng Wong Shi · for vari order of the Court for the dissolution of the Fuk Lang, carrying on bunisma at
PASSED SUEZ CANAL.
Jorvais Strook The petitioning partneré OrrWARD BOUND:-St. Hubert, Juns 23; wote represented by Mr J. J. Fr. Makers, 27 Crown, Maldata, 30; pes, QC, whoć wu instructed by Balcarres Brook, July 4 Canton, Mr.O. Ewens; and the other partner Bas 7 Tartar, Kura, 14, 4son, 18 Kuk Shan, who owns seven-tenth of the Agamemnon, Daphne, Hankow, 31
Briemhild, Samon, Clanfa, 35; Mount shares of the business, was represented. Tabor, 28.
by Mr H. E. Pollock, instructed by Ma HOMEWARD BOUND:Titan, Oriental, Jane J. C. Wright (of Mr V. H. Deacon's 27; Energia, 30 Breconshire, Julytics). An order was made for dissolu- 14; Glenogle, 18; Prometheus, 21;
Nechar, Ningehow, Saghalien, Thisbe, tion, under certain conditions, on Sad Gerda, 20; Leries, Pingmey, papan November, 1891, but it had been foopera thiss, 28.
tive owing to the two receivew appointed. After
The P. & O. e.s. Peshawar, with the Esa.refasing to take up their dam.
LISH MAIL of July 14, loft Singapore on hearing counsel the Chief Justice issued sa Monday, the 7th Aug., at 6 pim., and order dissolving the partnership from this may be exacoted hora about 3 a.m. o date, with the customary legal restrictions, Saturday, Aug. 12. This packet bring-
replisa to lettere despatched from Hongs and adjourned farther ccuridemtion, kang on June 8. The P. M. S. S. Co.'s 8. . Peru, with the Ar the Magistracy this morning, Capt.
American mail of July 22, leaves Yakc hams for this port on Thursday, Aug. 10, at daylight, and may be expected bere on or about Tuesday, the 15th
Aug. The N. P. s. a. Victoria loft Victoria, B.C., on July 23, for Yokohama, Kobo and Bougkong.
The O. &0. s., Oceanis, with mails &c., leit San Francisco for this port via Bono ful and Yokohama, nang L Tho C. P. . . . Empress of India left
Vancouver for Hongkong on Aug. 8.
The purest ingredients only are used, and the utmost care and cleanliness are exer-The aised in the manufactura throughout.
s. & Cardiganshire left Singapore on August 4, and is due here our About August 10.
Hastings fined Charles Burnham, the ooper of the Eastern Club Blue Buildings, Praya Essi, $150, with the alternative of three months' imprisonment, for selling intoxicating liquors without having license. The conviction wa obtained by Detective Sergeant Gees.
a Saturday the police officer, who had had his attention called to the Club for days ago, arranged with two tailors that they should go to the Club, obtain and pay for refreshments, and play a game of bil. liards. He gave one of the man 60 cents
The mail closes at 2.00 p.m. Tate loitons BOMBAY SODAS. | The D. D. R. s. a. Aglaia, from Hamburg, to meet expenses. The men called at the
il 2.30 p.m., with 10 cents extra postage.
NOURS OF CLOSING THE
ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS. When the Pickets leave at Noon. The following hours will be observed in on the Mail for Pope, o, by the Hoglish and French Packets, when they are at Nuuu. The Money Order Goo will be closed at 5 the day before.
8.00.-Posting, of Prices Current and
Circulars cessus
(Pilocs Current and Circulars may however be posted up to 10 o'clock
We continus to supply large bottles as heretofore, free of Extra Charge, to those of our Castomers who profor The to have them to the erdinary size. COAST FORT ORDERS,
whenever practicable, are dospatched by
First Steamer leaving after receipt of order.
packed
For COASE FORTS.-Waters ATD and placed on board ship at Hongkong prices, and the full amount allowed for
lait Singapore for this port on Aug. Eastern Club, were supplied with two pints and may be expected here on or about of bear for 20 cents, and were playing a Aug. 10.
B. & Arratoon Apcur, from Calcutta, game of billiards whon Detective Green ap &c., loft Singapore for this part on peared on the scene. Mr C. D. Wilkinson Aug. 5, and may be expected here on appeared on behalf of the accused, but the or about Ang. 11.
evidence against hit was too convincing. Out of the fine $25 were handed over for division between the two seamen, who were instrumental in scouring the conviction.
The... Tertar, from Liverpool, Glasgow, , left Singapore on Aug. 6, and may be expected here on or about Aug, 12, 10 N
The Austrian Lloyd's & Orion, tram Bombay, loft Singapore on Aug. 7, and may be expected here on or about PROFESSOR Ser, who is trying to initiate Aug, 13,
if they are tied in bundles, counay Packages and Empties when received in The Glen Line .. Glenfruin, from Tendon the Far East into than mysteries of the Bat
by country, with the addresses all One Way) 10.00am—Hegistry consan 10.30 A.M.PCAMng of Newspapers,
Bucks, and Patterns cossos. 11.00 A.-Mail glossa.
good condition.
left. Singapore on Aug. 7, and may on phonograph, arrived here yesterday expected here on or about Aug. 13. trom Manila and invited representatives Counterfoil Order Books supplied free The O. S. S. Co.'s steamship Kyrmidon left of the local press to a private sconce last Singapore on Aug. 8, and may be night. The Professor explained that be expected here on or about Aug. 14.
on application.
Lewes may be posted (from 11.10..) with 10 cents late for up to Our 11.80 A.M., after which hour they may be sent on Board with the same Late Fee.
Swall; for Colombo, Mr and Mrs Power; for Susz, Masare Leopold Kupeluriser, and Urihom Van Baner; for Marseilles, H.E, Arashe Sene (Japanese Minister), Major Point sud steamers in Harbour may be Lettera Parcels, &c. for Kowloon General Ochiai Toyueatur, Mr Adachi posted in the General Post Office up to Miniechiro, Mr Kaniyama Kojiro, Rev. 2.11.30 am. and 3.30 p.m. Maury, and Mr Alfred More. From Letters from Kewlcon Point may be Kabe: for Singapore, Mr Lu A. Belem pasted in the Letter Box which has been Frota Shanghai for Saigon, Mr H. Dupes; for Singapore, 1 Malay, and Mr Gericky placed in the Police Station Compound up for Marseilles, Me Pierre Grixpoax, Mo 12 and 4 s'alock. Videan and child, Mr Thea. Stephens,
Per China, for Nagasaki, 3 Japanske, and 2 Chinese; for Kobe, Mesars T. F. Harvey, T. B. Canningham, Ah Ling, Chang Ling, Mrs Otargan, Mr and Mrs Lok Kong; for Yokohama, Mesars McKizack, Herdman, Mrs H. Tabor, Mesers Leong Chi Ming, Chue Kin Che, Char Che and Wong Shee THE PRODUCT-Will boar compari-for Ban Francisco, Messrs L. J. Clarke,
Peter Jahnson and Robert Thompson.
Per Hongkong, for Hedhow, Boy, Gan top with the Waters made by the most
salvez, and 13 Chinese; for Haiphong, Mr Quibara, Meenre Yamada, Le Morvan, Mas ter Cretin, Mr and Mrs Niss and 3 children, and 10 Chinese.
All Damaged Packages will be axamined noted wakers in England. on TUESDAY, the 15th August, at 9 p.m.
Ne Fire Insurance has been affected.
G. DE CRAMPEAUX,
dyent.
Hongkong, August 9, 1893.
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The F, & O; a u. Canton deft Bombay for had not had time to get the phonograph
this port on Aug. 5,
into proper working triua but he was able The N. G. L. 8. Bormidy left Bombay for nevertheless to give a series of most inter- this port on Aug 9, and may be ex-eating illustrations of the powers of the pected here on or about Aug. 27.
wonderful apparatus in the zaproduction The P. & 0. Formoss loft Imadoa
for this port on July 14.
of sound. His audience had the plasture
of listening to some specimens of the yout art of the Lion Comique of the blusion!
The following in a Lint of Waters always Tax Express of India left Vancouver for Halls (with all the nowy demonstra
kopt roady in Stock :-- PURE AERATED WATER
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
POTASH WATAK
SELTEER WATER
LITHIA WAZEE
SAKSAFARIZA WAKEN TONIC WATER
GINGER ALE
GINGERADE
LENOX SQUABEL
Hongkong on Tunday morning last.
THE N. G. 1. str. Dormida left Bombay for this port this afternoon, and may be expect ed hers on or about Aug. 27.
:
Taz P. M. §. 8. Pers, with maile, from San Francisco to the 22nd ultimo, has arrived at. Tokohams, and learon for this port to-morrow morning.
RASPBERRYARE MASSES Kely and Wash hare just
tions usually made between the VATION by the Muse Hall andizes) spirited march played by a band, and to a rather mors spirited discus sion between two gentlemen, whip, if the sounds were reliable, seemed ultimately to come to blow. The reproduction of a cer- tain song and danos artist's performance was altost startlingly realistic. Not only were the wants and music of the song distinctly board, but every bast in the danes came out sharp and tras shore the
PAK DIKTAT.-Letters, do, wil be delivered by the 12 and 3.30 'locir Trams only Correspondance and Parcels for the Peak may be posted in the General No Credit given for Boities that leak published a new edition of their Exchange subdued music of the orchestra. The pho.. Post Office up to 11.50 a.m or 3pm, or cirty or greasy, or that appear to hues Tables in dellars and sterling at different nograph is evidently ons of the best type,
in the Letter Bozes in the Cars till time of
le, of course, brought about by the con- tion of it. The Professor intends to give a tinned drop in the dollar. The hope may publio sxhibition sou, and we can assure be expressed that it may not be necamery those who may wish to arail themselves of
Departure. With regard to letters from been used for any other purpose then that rates from 2 to 2), ascending by one-and it was equally evident last night thes the Peak additional Letter Boxes have been of containing Aerated Waters, as such sixteenths of a ponry. The now edition Professor Bars is an adept in the manipula- The British steaner Haitan reports: affixed to Pelica Hores at Magazine Gap, Foochow to Amoy, fresh S.S. W. breeze, by Fesk Church, and at Mount Kellet, Bottles are never used again by us. elear, and smooth ses. Amoy to Swatow, which will be cleared at 12.30 and 4 p.m. calms and light variable aire and cloudy, Local Hates will be charged. No Bunday Easterly swell. Bwatow to Breaker Point, delivery. Sanders are requested to cancel A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED calm; thence to port, moderate N.W. to their Blamps by writing the word Stamped
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, HONGKONG. W.S.W. winds and cloudy; mnooth eas across them. Covers containing Bank 673 Steamers in Facshow, Crown of Arragan, Notes, &a should be registered.
for this enterprising firms to publish the opportunity of hearing a first-class pho another edition of their handy exchange nograph that they will find the enterisip., 500 tables for a long time,
mont a must interesting and amosing one,