Entertainments.
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HALL.
THE 'VICTORIA DISASTER.
Owing to the Grass Success achieved by
HE VICTOR EMANUEL'S
VARIETY COMPANY,
The Company have decided to give ONE MORE PERFORMANCE,
TO-MORROW
- (SATURDAY), the 19th August, When NEW JOKES and SONGS will be
introduced.
On which occasion the House will bo open at POPULAN PRICES.
Viz:-To Dress Circle, 81; and to other parts of the House, 60 Centa.
No Half Price.
Mails.
U. S. Mail Line.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND BONOLULU,
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.
Peru (via Nagasaki,
Kobe, Inland San SATURDAY, Aug. 20.
and Yokohaman)...
|
City of Rio de Janeiro
(via Nagasaki,
Kobo, Inland Sea THURSDAY, Sept. 14.
and Yokohama)...
City of Peking (vin
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements.
REMINDER.
THE ENTRIES for the GYMKHANA MILE HANDICAP CLOSE TO-MOR. ROW, 18th Inslut.
A. H. THOMAS, CA,
Hon. Secretary Hongkong, August 16, 1803.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
Destination
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Fascis.
(5)..
Bramon & Ports of Call Oldenburg (8). Havre and London.......... Spondilus (6).. Japan. Verona (3)... London,.Party of Usli Kaemun (8).. 1445 London, v. Suez Canal Cyclops (s).
London and Hamburg Monmouthshire London, v. Marseilles Bombay (a). London & Ports of Callitaverna (8)... London.REA
Danton (o).. Manila, vis Amoy....!
Esmeralda (8).. Manila. Marne les. v. Salgon Salazie (5)..... Nanki, Kobe'hama Sagami Maru (4)....... NowYork,v.Suez Canal Argyll (s)..
Fashng Suey.. New York.
Freeman. S. *** Now
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSU). The Co.'s Steamship •.
Fekien, Captain Davis, vill to despatched for the above
Nagasaki, Kobe, TEURADAY, Oct. 5, Porta on SUNDAY, the 20th Instant, at Inland Sea and at 1 p.m. Yokohama)......
TH
11H U. S. Mail Steamship PERU despatched for SAN will be FRANCISCO, vid NAGASAKI, KUBE, Doors open at 8.30 p.m. Commence at 9p.m. INLAND SEA and YOKOHAMA, on
Late Tram to Peak. Hongkong, August 18, 1893.
Mails.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
SATURDAY, the 26th August, al 1 p.m., 1437 taking Passengers and Freight for Japan,
the United Staio, and Europe.
Stamera of this lino puss through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and call at HONOLULU, and passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point en route.
Through Parsage Tickets granted to Bcgland, France, and Gerupiny by all trano-Atlantic lines of Stonors, and to the principal cities of the Uated States or Danada. Rates may be obtained on appli-
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ALEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID,
NAPLES, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORFS IN THE LEVANT, BLACK
SEA & BALTIO PORTS;
LEAO, LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTUN, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON & SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS,
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL 42 SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PARERNORS AND LUGGAGE.
N. B.-Cargo can be taken on thringh Bill of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA.
i
cation.
First Class Passengers have full choice of suy of the Overland Routes, including SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, NORTH. ERN PACIFIC, and DENVER and 110 They can also GRANDE RAILWAYS. travel over the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY, on payment of $10 in addition rate. to the
regalar tariff Particulars of the various routes can be and on application.
Special cates (first class only) aro granted to Missionaries, members of the Narai, Military, Diplomatic, and Oivil Services, to Burapean officials in service of Chin And Japan, and to Government oficials and their families.
Through Billa of Laching issued for trans- portation to Yokohams and othor Japan Poris, to Sar. Franciscu, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via
purts in
ON MONDAY, the 21st day of August, Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidad,
Ooptel and South America, by the Com- pany's and connecting Steamers.
1893, at 3 p.m., the Company's B.S.d Demorars, sci OLDENBURG, Captain R. GATUEMANN, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPROTE, sad CARGO, will love this port as above. calling of NAFLES and Gesca.
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noop, OD SATURDAY, the 19th August, Cargo and Space will be received on board until Noon on MONDAY, the 21st August, and Parcels will be received at the Agency's Office) until Noon on SUNDAY, the 20th August. Contents of Packages are required. No Parcel Rosvipta will be signed at low than $2, and Parcels should not exceed Two Feet Cubic in measure- ment.
The Steamer has splendid Accommodation and exeries a Doctor and Stewardess. Linen can be washed on board. For further Partiosises, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, July 28, 1893.
NOTION.
1318
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCA 18,
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, GALOUTTA, ADEN, SUEZ,
PORT SAID,
MEDITERRANEAN AND
Fysight will be received on board until 4 am, the day previous to saillug, Parco Packages will be recaised at the office unt 5 p.m., sane day; all Parcel Pausages should be marked to address in full; value of see is required.
Conanlar Invoices to accompany Uargo destined to points beyond San Francisco in the United States, should be sent in the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes. addressed to the Collector of Customs at Sar FIGLICISCO.
For further information as to Pornage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company No. 72. Queen's Host Central. J. S. VAN BUREN,
Agent. Hoogkong, August 9, 1893.
Intimations.
HOTEL, (in Connaught Buildings), QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONO.
WINDSOR
Daylight.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Manegers, Hongkong, Angust 18, 1893,
1452
INDO-OLNA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALUUTTA.
The Co.'s Steamship
Chelydro.
Captain R. Cans, will be despatched me above on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd Fast., at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Gaural Managers, Hoogkong, August 18, 1893.
1442
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo & Passengers of through rates for NINGPO, CHOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)
The Co. a Steamship
Áger, Capt. WILLIAM, will be despatched as above on
THURSDAY, the 24th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRK,
zlginta. Hongkong, August 18, 1603.
1441
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
Cyclops, Captain Asqvira, will be despatched as have on
SATURDAY, the 26th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & STIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, August 18, 1893.
1440
SBTER LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
The Steamship
Monmouthshin, Captain CCMINO, will be despatched as above on or about WEDNESDAY, the 30th Instant, 1988 instead of sa previously advertised. For Freight or Pawange, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL' & Ü....,
Agents. Hongkong, August 18, 1898.
THE Private Hotel heroiufore carried on
Tin WINDSOR HOUSE has now been
Removed to CONNAUGHT BOUSE.
Cuisine under European management. Each Bod-room has its own Ball-room. Hat and Coid water. Passenger Elevator
to all Floors.
Charges from $2 per day upwards. Special Rates for Families or Fermanent Boardere Offices and Reums to lat UB- furnished, and Rooms with or without Board, by day or month. Apply at the
Пongkong, August 23, 1892.
BLACK SEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA, Office, No. 37, 3d Floor.
MARSKILLS, LONDON,
HAVRE AND BORDEAUX:
PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA.
ON WEDNESDAY, the 23rd Auguet,
1903,
st Noob, the Company's 6.8. BALAZIE, Commandant PAUL, with MALLS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above places.
Cargo and Speels will be registered for Loudon as well as for Marseilles, and a cepted in transit through Marseilies for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be grantei til Noon,
Cargo will be received on board until s Speale and Parcels antil 3 p., un The 22nd August, 1803. (Parcela are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office)
the
CHAS. J. GAUPP & Co.,
1334
Not Responsible for Debts.
1317
iller the Captain, the Agmis, nor Onners will be Responsible for any Delt certracted by the Officers or Crea of the following Vessels, daring their stay in longkong Barbour
FUNG SUY, Hawaiian barque, Capt. D. Maheny,-She won & Co.
GALVESTON, German bangus, Captain H. Jakobsen.Wieler-& Co.
GEORGE STETSON, American ship, Capt. E. L. Murphy-Jai diue, Matheson & Co.
v. Japan Porn (8).. S. Franciso, v. Japan Oceanic (1)}.. Shanghai......
Ningpo (s)... Shanghai........... Resotta (5). Shanghai, via Amoy...Agarcemnon (e).. Shanghai Kob&Y'ma Hankow (s).. 'pore, Penang & Otta Obelydra (8), Swatow, Amoy & PeuiFolien (a).... Sydney & Melbourne Changsha (8)... Vancouver (B.O., & Empress of India Victoria (B.O.), &c....Vioteria (5).
DEL'AKTURES, August 18:-
Cape Colonne, fur Hongay. Priol, for Singapore and Hambrg. Ask, for Hoilow. Alwine, for Hoitow. Names, for Bratow.
Cape Corin, for Hawcastle N.S.W. Hoxguy, for Singapore. Krok for Canton, Saat 1soph, for Aroy.
PASSENGERS.
ARRITKU.
Agente.
Date of Leaving.
Norddoutaphor Lloyd Aug, 21, at noon. Showan & Co....... About August 21. P.&O. S. N. Co......Aug. 19, daylight. Arnhold,Karberg&Co. About August 24. Butterfield & Swiro... August 26. Dodwoll, Carlill & Co. About August 30, P. & O. 5. N. do...... About August 24. P. & O, S. N. Co...... August 31, at noon- JP. & O. 8. N. Co...About Sept. 14.
Jardine, Matheson&Co Aug. 19, at 9 p.m. Showan & Co. Aug. 19, at 5 p.m. ..Mesageries Maritimes August 23, at noon. Geo. R. Shovans....... August 19, at noon. Dadwall, Carlill & Co. About August 20. Shewan & Co.......... Quick despatch. Showan & Co....... Quick despatch. Pacific Mail S. S. Oo.. Aug. 20, * 1
pw. 10. & C. £. §. C... Sept. 5, at 1 pm. Siemeson & Co. Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. IP. & O. 8. N. Co......About Angust 26.
Batterfield & Swire... August 24. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. About August 19. Jardine,Matheson&Co August 23, at noon. Douglas Lapralk & Co. aug. 20, daylight. Butterfield & Swire... August 25. (s)...Canadian P'fo R. Co. Sopt. 6, at noon.
Ner. Pfic S. & t. Cos.lAugust 29, at noon,
Per Hanoi, from Haiphong, 7 Chinese. Per Chebra, from Calautta, Mr Crom- bie, and 842 Chinesʊ.
Per Rusiyang, from Snatow, 125 Chi-
Hese
BEPARTED.
Per Frink, for Singapore, Z Europeans, and 11 Chinese.
Por Nada, for Swatow, 2 Huropeans, and 250 Chinese.
Per Ask, for Boibow, 12 Chinese, Per Aar for Heihow,180 Chinese. Per Hangoy, for Singrpore, 193 Chiness. Par Haint Aph, for Amey, 620 Chiness.
SHIPPING HEPORTS.
The French steamer Hanoi reports: Fine and clear weather, Easterly wind, and quiet 904.
The British steamer Chelydra 1sports: Left Calcutta August 2nd, experienced | strong &.W. monsoon and heavy spa in Bay
of
Bengal
; arrived at Penang on the 8th, Singapore on the 11thaft Singapore 12th; experienced moderate S. W. wind, and fine clear weather to port.
The British steamor Keiyang reports: Had fine weather throughout.
EXPORT CARGOES.
Per American ship Iceberg, sailed 14th August: From lobgkung to New York: 12,058 rolls Matting, 655 bales Strawbraids, 400 casa Saigon Cataia, 84 pkgs. Rattans, 50 carky Sny, 34 cares Essential Oif, 21 cases Blackwoodware, 12 cases Pith flate, and 595 pkge, Merchandise.
Per British ship Habitant, sailed 15th August-For New York, 19.260 rolls Mat- ting. 2,444 half-chests Tas, 1,034 boxes Tea, 53 pigs. Rattanare, 434 pkgs. Ratten Cores, 33 enxes Blackwoodware. 20 cases Lauters, end 19 pkgs. Merchandivo.
Par 8. S. Surat, aniled 17th August:-- For London, 285 bales Waste Silk, 134 hales Pierced Cocoen, 40 bales Raw Silk, 8 cases Silk Piece Goode, 5 cases Woodwore, * cance Chinaware, 4 cases Sundrin, 137 boxas Tea, containing 2,877 lbs. Cougou, 13 bows Tua, containing 1,638 lbs. Scented Sik, and 10 cases Bilz Piece Goods. Orange Pekoe. For Franco, 542 balos Kaw
VISITORS AT HOTELS.
KONGKONG HOTEL,
Mr P. E. Heezmann Mr W. G. Allen Mr and Mrs G. F.Mr T. Mitchell Armstrong & chid Mr D. Palembe Mr J. Benavides Mrs F. W. Phillips Mr and Mra G. Catsoy Mr and Mrs C. H. B.
Pickford
Chronometer, Watch & Clock Makers, VICTORIA DISPENSARY. Mr H. S. Cook
Jewellers, Gold & Silversmitha.
AUTICAL SOLENTIF10 AND
METEOROLOGICAL
INSTRUMENTS.
VOIGTLANDRE'S CELEBRATED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPICS. RITHIE'S LIQUID AND OTHER COMYASALS, ADMIRALTY & LARAY CHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS,
Buglish SILVER & ELECTRO-Plated Wake. Christote & Co.'s ELECTRO-PLATEK WAR, GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY in great variety. DIAMONDS
AND
DIAMOND JEWELLERY, a Splendid Collection of the Latest LONDON PATTERNS. at very moderate prices. 742
To-day's Advertisements.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
R. SASSOON'S CUP and SPOONS
1394 the 13th Inst. Rauges, 200 and 300 yards.
Time, 2.45 p.m.
ED. ROBINSON,
Hon. Seercury. Hongkong, August 18, 189
THE HIGH SCHOOL, ST. PATRICK'S HAL, CARDEN ROAD.
Mwill be Shot for TO-MORROW,
Cantants and value of Packages ro re-. quired.
For further particulam, apply at Company's Ofca.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, August 10, 1893.
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP AND RAILROAD COMPANIES. PROFOSED SAULINOS FROM HONGKONG, 1893, (BURJECT TO ALTERATION). Victoria............. | Tuesday August 29.
m............................ Khursday | Sept. 28. og.............. | Thursday Oct. 19. Victoria.......... | Thursday Nov. 9. Taco Toonday | Doc. 1. ĐỂ ANH | Tuesday | Jan 201 THE Steamabip VICTORIA, Capt. J. FANTOR, B.N.R., sailing at Noon, nu UESDAY, the 29th August, will proceed to VICTORIA, B.C., and TACOMA vid SHANGHAI, INLAND SEA, KORE and YOKOHAMA,
1446
THE CHRISTMAS TERM will Com. metros on MONDAY, 21st August, at NINE A.M.
For Special Prospectus and Revized Seale of Fees, apply to
1447
THE HEAD MASTER. Hongkong, August 18, 1893. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED. FROM CALJUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
---
Aerated Waters.
WATER
ȚATER.-The Water used is absolutely pure. Steam Plans of the latest and most powerful type. Supervi- sion.The whole process of maDU- facture is under the continuoue supervision of a qualified Engliza
Chemist.
THE PRODUCT.-Will bear compari- Bon with the Wators made by the most noted makers in England.
Dakin, Cruickshank &
Company,
Ltd.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
August 17:-
Mr Hy. Crombit Mr E. H. Derrick Mr A. C. Grewood Mr Hy. Gittins
Mr F. E. Shean Mr. Mr & Miss Sloan Mr E. Sutcliffe
MOUNT AUSILX HOTT..
Mr John Andrew Mru Bartlett
Beattio
Mr S. S. Benjamin Mr Yon Bozo's chit
dren and nurse
Mr H. E. Hogsball
Mr Hart Buck
Mr and Mrs C. C.
Ocher
Mr Cochrane Mr J. B. Coughtrie Mr E. J. Coxon
Mr and Mrs J. T.
Hamilton
Mr and Mrs Shelton Hooper, nurse and children
Mr E. E. Hyees Mr & Mrs Carl Jant- 200, nurzuwd chil- dren
Mr Morton Joves Mr & Mrs J. Kramer Mr W. Mathieson Mr H. F. Mayerizk Mr and Mrs Harrison Rev. J. M. Morton
Dakin
Mrs Van Nierop
Mr and Mrs H. DentAdmiral Eury Palissor Mr Alfro J. Faston Mr L Suidier Mr C. A. Fulchor Mr Taylor Mr 0. Gschwind
Mr Wickham
WINDSOR HOTEL
Mr. F. Boulton
Mr L., Clarke
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For ILOILO.--
Per Continental, at 9.30 am., on Satur
day, the 19th iust.
For BAIPHONG,---
Par Hongkong. at 11.30 a.m., uu Satar-
Jay, the 19th inst.
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA Per Sagami Nam, số 100 at,
Saturday, the 19th inst.
For AMOY & MANILA.---
Per Yikang, at 2.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 19th inst.
For SWATOW & SHANGHAI.
Por Taksany, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday, the 19th insk, Instead of as pre- viously notified.
For SHANGHAL-
Por Ningo, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 19th inst.
Por Fuskim, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 19th Inst.
For MANILA. ------
(No. 9524.-AUGUST 18, 1898,
MEMOS. FOR TO-MURROW...
Shipping. Daylight-Forene leavon for Japan.. Noon-Jagami Maru leaves for Japan. 3 p.m.-Fiksang loaves for Manila, &c. 4 pm.-Ningpo leaves for Bhanghai. 5 p.m.-merahlu leaves for Manila.
Meeting, Noon-Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Cor- poration, at City Hall.
Amusements.
9 p.m.-Performance at the City Hall. Miscellaneous.
2.40 p.m.--Competition of the Hongkong
Ride Association. Entries for the Gymkhana Mile Handicap
close.
Gocds per Tartar undelivered after this
date subject to rent,
Goods per Orion undelivered after this
date subject to rent.
General Memoranda.
SUNDAY, August 20—
The publication of this dance commenced at 6.30 p.m.
!!!
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, PRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1893,
TELEGRAMS,
(SUPPLIED TO THE 'Onisa Mall.') (Via Southern Line.)
CHOLERA.
LONDON, August 17, 1893. Cholern is spranding alarmingly in Austria and Galicia
EXTREME HEAT IN EUROPE. The heat in Groat Britain and tho Continent is intenso..
RUSSIAN RESTRICTIONS ON SILVER
An Imperial Ukase has bera promulga
| ted olosing the Russian Mints to the coinage
6.30 p.m.--Kwong Hoi loaves for Canton.of diver, and forbidding the importation of Goods per Gienfruin undelivered after all foreign silver coion.
thin dato subject to rent,
MONDAY, August 21-
9 a.m.-Opening of The High School. Sp.m. Moeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong & Whampoa Llook Co., Ld, in the Company's Offices. 3.50.-Meeting of Shareholders of Dakin, Cruickshank & Co., Ltd., at Hongkong Hotal.
floods por Chelydra undelivered after |
Noon lauded.
FRIDAY, August 25:-
Dividend Warrants of Chios Sagar
Rofining Co., Ltd., payable.
Exchange.
HONGKONG, August 18.
On London-
Bank, Wize,
Or demand,
30 days' sight,
4 months sight.
Opidita, 4
Od Paris
Documentary, 4 mouthe' aight,
On demand,
Credits, 4 months' sight,
For Esmeralda, at1.30 p.m., on Saturday. On Berlin-Demand,.......
the 19th inst.
For SAIGON, --
Per Dolatrin, at 4.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 19th inst.
For SINGAPORE.→→
Par Lennox, at 1.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 19th inat.
For SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUL --
Per Hokies, at 5 p.m., on Saturday, the
19th inst.
For SINGAPORE.
On New York.......
On deraand,
Credits, 60 daga
H
sight,
2,0%
... 2/6
8.00
3.18
in 249
60
194 1944
Wire,
++
On demano,
194 1942
On Shanghai--
On demand,
***
72%
$41.00
On Bombay-
Wire,
On demand,...
On Caloutta--
30 days' sight, private paper,
Per Dener, at 4.30 p.m., on Tuesday, Goll Leaf, 100 ans (per too!)
Bovereigns (Eapk's buying rate)
the ad iust
For STRAITS & CALCUTTA.—
Per Chelydra, at 10.30 am., on Wednes
day, the 23rd inst.
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PACKET, —
The Goranu Contract Packet Oldenburg will be despatched on MONDAY, the 21st Instant, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe and conn- tries beyond, w Brindisi; to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmaz, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Maita. &c, &c.
Registry cenges at 1.4.5 p.nz.
The nail closes at 200p.m. Late letters till 2.50 p., with 10 cents extra postage.
MALLS BY THE FIENUM PACKET. ---- The French Contract Packet Salazie will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd Instant, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places be- yond, vid Marssilles; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Caylen, the Australasia Colonies, Pondiobéry, Madras, Calcatta, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar, The qua hours will be observed in
closing the Mails, &c.
Registry coasts.
-
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. ---- The United States Mail Packet Pera will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 26th Instant, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Pora, &c., which will be closed as follows 0.16 P.M. 0.30 F.LL Post Office closes, but Carros pondonos may be posted on board the Packet, with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Fastage until the time of departure.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET, The British Contract Packet Ravenna will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 31st Inatarit, with Mails for the Duitol Kingdom, Europe, and countries be- yond, via Brindisi; to the Straits Settlements, Netherlanda India, Bur- mah, Ceylon, Adon, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar
The usual hours will be observed in closing
the Mails, .
A. S. WAT
$ 8.05
ATSON & Co.
LIMITED.
CUEMENTS BY APIUENTMENT.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
MANUFACTURERS
VE
Aerated Waters.
OUR NEW FACTORY has been recently retilted with automatic Steam Machinery of the latest and most approved kind, and we are well able to compete in quality with the beat English
Makers.
The purest ingrediants only are used, зud the utmost care and cleanliness are exer. cised in the manufacture throughout.
BOMBAY SODAS
We continus to supply largo bottles as heretofore, free of Extra Charge, ta
those of our Customers who prater to have them to the ordinary size. COAST PORT ORDERS, whenever practicable, are despatched by
First Steamer leaving aitor receipt of order,
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PASSED SVEZ ÜANAL
DorwaRD BOUND:Crown, Moidusa, Juns 30; Balcarrea Brook, July 4; Kara, 14; stran, 18; Kriemhild, Samoa, 26; Mount Tabor, 28;
·August 4; Moyue, enavon, Exion,
Gera, 8. HOMEWARD BOUND-Gerda, Joly 25; Laertes, Pingsney, Agapanthus, 29; Glenfallods, Aden, Aug. 1; Trocas, Flintshire A Benvenue, Dimed, 8. The N. P. s. . Victoria, from Tecoma, left Yokohama for Hongkong, via Kobe, Ao, on Aug. 10.
The ME. M. Co.'s steamship Melbourne, with the FRENCH MAIL of July 21, Jeft
Singapore on Wednesday, August 16, at 1p.m., and 1 may be expected here on or about Wednesday, Aug. 23. This. paoket brings replies to lottars do- spatched from Hongkong on June 14 | Thư 0, &0, xa. Oczunic, with maila da, left San Francisco for this port via Hono. lulu nad Yokohama, où Ang, L. The O. P. E. s. 8. Empress of India left
Vancouver for Hongkong on Aug. 8. The P. M. Co.'s steamer City of Ris de Janeire left San Francisco for this port via Yokohama, on Aug. 10,
The 6.5. Hankow loft Singapore on Aug. 18, and may be expected hors on or abont Aug. 19.
The D. D. R. me. Daphne, from Hamburg,
left Singapore for this port on Aug. 14, and may be expected here on or about
Aug. 20.
The China Mutaal 8. & Canfa, from Gas- gow and liverpool, left. Singapors on Aug. 15, and may be exported here on or about Aug. 21.
The O. 8. S. Co.'s steamship Agamemnon lett Singapore on Ang. 16, and may be expected hore uu or about Aug. 22. The N. G. I. . . Bormida left Bombay for this port on Aug. 9, and may be ex- pected here on or about Aug. 27.
Tuu
P, 20. B.B. Canton left Bingapore for this Fort Aug. 17, and may de expected here on or about Acg. 23, The P. & O. a. e. Formosa luft Bombay for
this port on Aug. 16.
Ta antries for the Gymkhana Mile Handi, eap close to-morrow.
THE Band of the Spanish mua-pf-war Reinu Christina will play during dianer, and after- warde in the grounds, at the Mount Austin Hotel to-morrow night.
BEFOLE Mr Wodehouse at the Magistracy this morning, Tung Yau, 66 Queen's Road East, was charged with keeping a Chinene dog without having a license. He stated that the dog belonged to his master, who was at present in Singapore. A fine of $1 was imposed.
Tax Band of this 1st Simupebire L. I will play the following programme at the Officera Mess to-night, commencing at 8 o'clock --- Orcriua....Bemiramido..........Resins Faucers..... Dural Reminiscence of Vindli Valse Farewell Balotion Patience
...Sir A. Solligan. Mazurks The Layor and the Biel' Hewitt.
Buccions. .......Ghodity.
Holle.
SPEAKINg in the House of Commons in a debate on the Army Estimates, more parti-
cularly with reference to length of service on lereign stationa, Mr Campbell Bauner- man, the Secretary of State for War, stated. that he had received a report as to the par- cuntage of invaliding and of death in the first, second, third, fourth, Gifth, end sixth | years of foreign service, and the figures, of
For COAST PORTS.-Waters are packed that report, which were founded on actual and placed on board ship at Hongkong fact, did not bear out the complaints prices, and the full amount allowed for made of the extreme effect upon the health MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAIL-Packages and Empties when received in of the medical staff on foreign service. The
WAY Co.'s PACKET, ---
The British Contract Packet Empress of
good condition.
West Indies, Bermuda, China, Straits Set- Counterfoil Order Books supplied free tlements, Coylon, and Mauritius, all of
India will be despatched on WEDNES DAY, the 6th September, with Mails on application. for Shanghai, Japan, Canada, the United States of America, and countrica beyond, uid Vancouver, B.0. The following hours will be observed in closing the Mails, &c.-
Registry closes,
10A.M.
Rev. and Mrs Markle 11.30 a.. Post-Office closes, but Corres- pondence may he posted on board the Packet with the Late Fee of 10 cents! extra Postage, until time of departure.
and child Mr & Mrs Geo. Erkley Mr G. Morrison Vico-Corsa: P.Gavan-Mr L. Prudra
niles
Mrs Pottera
Rev. and Mrs Green Mr C. Rodwell Mr A, 13. Harris
873 Mr&Mrs Geo, Holmes
Rev. C. Joyce
Kris, Norwegian steamer, 1,104, D. LINE, MATHESON & JO Hagenan, Hongay Asg. 14, Cual-Ja
August 18: Fushan, Chinese steamer, from Canton. Sirateur, German stoainer, from Cantur. Through Bill of Lading issued to Japan, Fanfic Coast Points, and to Canadian and
Hanoi, French ateams, 736, ME. United States Points.
Consulat Invoices of Gueds for United Company's B.S. Chelydra having Moutails, Haiphong August 16, General
arved from the above Ports, Con-A, H. MARTY.
States Points should be in quadruplieste;signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed Chelydra, British'steamer, 1,574, R. Carr, and one copy must be sent forward by the that their Goods will be delivered from Calcutta August 2, Penang 8, and Singapore
teamer to the care of The Fraight Agent alongside.
12, Opium and General.-JARDINE, MATHE. Northern Pacifio Bailroad, Tacoma, Wash. Cargo impeding the discharge ar remain-
SUN & CO. Farcels must be sent to our Office with ing on board after the 21st Inatant, at
Kiyang, British steamer, 1,057, Outer katiem russked in full by 6 p.m., on the Noon, will be landed at Consignees risk und bridge, Swalow August 17, General, Kay previous to sailing.
expense into Godoros at East Point.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
For further information as to Passage or Traight, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkang, August 10, 1899,
1305
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, August 13, 1899
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Mr Alb. Laber Mr H. Mazzedaj Mr T. Mochizaki Capt. J. W. Nelson
Mr John Fender
Mr James Datzal
Birs Farmer
Mr Flayortero
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Me G. Harman
Mr P. Hormot
| Mr B., Hgszün
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And all signed messages addressed tinus will receive prompt attention.
which were called unhealthy and in which the period of service was only four years, had been more healthy during the last ten years than stations not treated with that exceptional indulgence.
The avointion of the dance appears to be in perfect accord with the toudency of the times. This tendency is toward a greater freedom in the exercise of all watters that
The following is a List of Waters always appeal to the sensual instinct. The public
Letters Parools, c., for Kowloon Point and steamers is Harbour may bo posted in the General Post Office up to kept ready in Stock:
11.30am and 4.30 p.m.
Letters from Kowloon Point may be posted in the Letter Box which has bean placed in the Police Station Compound up | to 12 and 4 o'clock.
Local rates will be charged,
PURE ASHATED WATSE
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
To avoid robbery, renders of letters from Kowloon aro requested to cancel their tarHA WATER stamps by writing the word stamped across
tkami.
Covers containing Bank Notes, Jewellery &to, should be registered.
There will be no Sunday delivery,
PEAK DELIVERY.-Lettere, &c., will
be delirored by the 12 and 3.30 o'clock
Trame only. Correspondence and Parcels
for the Peak sy be posted in the General
POTAH WATER
SELTZER WATER
-BARKAPARILLA WATEE
TONIC WATER
GINOEL 'ALE
GİNGERADE
LEMON SQUARE
RASPBERRYAPE
No Credit given for Bottles that look
taste is for something voluptuongthat delights the animal wenses, and herce it is that the danseuse krops abreast of the times by in- dulging in various forms of terpsichorean. exorcise that are calealated to anthure the passionate male biped. This subject is fraught with material that should be inter- eating to any student of human nature who finds pleasure in tracing the conditions that arise in civilised. communities, or the cause То and effoot of fade, customs, and habita say such student it, no doubt appears that civilised man is gradually returning to the conditions that prevailed in ancient times. When Orid sang his lovn versus the ancients derived pleasure from diversions that bare ainos been regarded as highly improper, but wo of the present day are asserting by our Condot that it is our belief tling the wid Romans were a very intelligent 7900
Post Office up to 11.30 9.1. or 3 p., vr dirty or grey, or that appear to have people, inasmuch as they knew how to enjoy
in the Letter Boxes in the Cars till time of been used for any other purpose than that Departure. With rogard to letters from
the Peak additional Letter Boxes have been of containing Aerated Watere, as such alized to Police Boses at Magazino Gap, Bottles are never used again by us,
by Peak Church, and at Mount Kellet,
which will be cleared at 12.30 and 4 p.m. Local Rates will be charged. No Banday
life. They appreciated female loveliness,
and doted upon curtain styles of dancing
that have since been scnsidered indecent, but which of late years. are again coming inta favour; all of which indicates the di rection in which we are drifting. It is evident that the veil has been lifted, and that this fin-de-siècle generation has began to reallas that life is worth living, whils fanaticism is on a back seat.-California 505 Farid
Professor Bera & valet delivery. Benders are requested to cancel A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED
Mr G. J. M. HarmanMr D. Staith
Mr U. G. Stuart
their Blamps by writing the word Stamped Baross them. Cover containing Bask Notes, & should be registered.
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