Mails.
STER
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT,
MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Notices to Consignees, To-day's Advertisements.
STEAMAHIT SAGHALTEN.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEIGS,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL,
The Co.'s Steamship
Laertes, Capt. RAWLINGS, will be despatobed as above on
CONNTUNEES of Cargo from London SATURDAY, the 23rd Instant, at Nood.
Tumise Labourdonacis,
from Havre ox. 8.8. Tamie, and from Bordeaux ex 5.8. Fille de Dunkerque, Marie, Verbeckeners and Pt. Leroy Lallies, in connection with the above Steamer, are horoby informed that their Goods-with
at their risk at the HowOKONG & Kow.
Through Bills of Lading issued for BATA, the apoption of Opium, Proustry and VIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTIN.Valuabled-3re being lauded and stored ENTAL AND AMERICAN PORTS. LEON WHALT & GODOWN COMPANY'S,
at Kowloon, whence delivery may be ob tained immediately after landing.
THE
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, antess Intimation is received from the Consignees before Noon To-Day (Wednesday), the 20th Inst., requesting it to be landed horo
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,
HE Starship ROSETTA, Captain C. QADD, carrying Kor Majesty's Mail, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, (connecting at Bombay with 9.9. PENINSULAR, which Vessel takes on her farge for LONDON, vid SUEZ CANAL, loving that port on the 21st OCTOBER, 1893), on THURSDAY, the 28th September, at Noon, aking Pae-bofore WEDNESDAY, the 27th Instant, or they nengers and Cargo for the above Ports.
Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for Franco, and Toa for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a atesmer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for London, &e., will be conveyed vid Bombay.
NESDAY, the 27th Instant, at Noon, will be Goods rematzung unclaimed aftor WED subject to rent, and landing charges.
All Claims taust be sent in to me on or
will not be recognised.
All Damaged Packages will be exarniond on TrESDAY, the 28th Instaat, at 3 p.m.
No Fire lagurause has bowellenda.
(4. CITAMPRAUX,
Agrick
Hokong, September 20, 1993. 1631
Parcela will be resolved at this Office To-day's Advertisements
until 4 p.m. on the day before sailing. The contents and value of all package are regitized.
Shippers are particularly requested t note the tomme and conditions of the Com pany's Bills of Lading
For further Particulara, apply to
H. H. JOSEPH,
Shaperindradent
P. & O. S.IN..Co.'s theo,
"Hongkong, September 14, 1893.
1606
GYMKHANA.
Tis notified for information that Per-
mission has been granted for Event No. 5 io OYMKHANA PROGRAMME to tako placo inde the TRAINING TRAOR Hans an Wong-nei-chong Rocreation Clesund.
A. H. THOMAS, CAPT.,
Hun. Secretary. Hongkong, September 21, 1893.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
1646
to the
Occidental & Oriental Steam-THREE will be NO COMPETITION
SATURDAY, nwing Ship Company.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND KUROPE,
VIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
AKD
ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTINO STEAMERS.
PLA INLAND SHA OF JAPAN AND
HONOLULU.
PRATONED SAILINGS FROM HONGLONG.
CYMRIANA.
ED. ROBINSON, Bon. Secretary. Bangkung; Heptember 21; 1398: · 1644-
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIF COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS
STEAMSHIP TACOMA, FROM TACOMA, YOKORAMA
AND KOBE.
(18K above Stoarnor having arrived, Oon-
signons of Cargo are hereby requested
to send in their Bill of Lading for counter- signature, and take immediate delivery of
Bashe (via Nagasaki, THURSDAY, Sept. 28. thetr Gouds from slongside.
Kobe, Inland Sea
and Yokohama)...
Belgic (via Nagasaki,
Kobe, Inland Sea, and Yokohama)......
Oceanic (viz Naga
at 1 p.u
THURSDAY, Oct. 25. at 1 p. m
sati, Kobe, Inland Tuesday, Nov. 14.
Sea, Yokohama
and Honolulu)....
at 1 p..
THE Samskip GAELIC will b
dospatched for SAN FRANCISCO,
má NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND BEA and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, the 28th September, at 1 p.m., sonmaction being made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai.
Stoothers of this line pass through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN and call at HONOLULU, and passengere are allowed to break their journey at any potal on rente.
Through Passengers Tickets grauted to England, France, and Germany by all trans- Atlantic lines of Steamwita, and to the prin-
cipal uities of the United States or Canada.
Bates and particulars of the various coutes may be obtained upon application
Special rates (first class only) are granted to Missionarios, mombore of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to European officials in service of China and Japan, and to Government officials and their families.
Cargo impeding the dischargo of the Vessel will be handed and stored at Con- Berial and expones.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, September 21, 1203.
U. S. Mail Line.
1036
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
For Fraight or Fasage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, September 21, 1803
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
Destinatica
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Pesselo
Psiphoni... Haiphong (a). Japan.. Hamburg and LondorfElas (8) London, v. Suez Canal Laertes (a)..
******** Ancona (5). London,.Poris of Uall Kaisow (a).. London, . Marmilies.Formosa (3).. London & Ports of Call Rosetta (a) London
(Shanghai (5). Manila, via Amoy...de
....Ydeneang (s).. 1603 Maraeilles.. Saigen. Melbourne (s)..
N'sski, Kobe Ybama Denbighshire (8).. Now York, v. SuezCarial Port Albert (s)... New York, v. SuszCenal Pathan (8). Now York Troenan.. New York...Joba R. Kelly. Port Darwin, &e......Taiwan (e).. S. Francisco, v. Japur Gaulic (8).. B. Braucisco, v. Japan City of Paking Shanghai
Malwa (8)... Shanghai,
Peiyang (8).. Shanghai.
Java (8).. S'pore, Bavro&'bur Daphné (s). S'pore, Harred 'bur. Kriemhild (8).. S'pore, Ponang & Ott Catherine Aptar Surabaya,
Hupeh (8)..... Swalow, Amoy & Tło | Phales (9).. 1642 Swatow, Amoy & Tso 8rmosa (8)..
Cieutsty Kwaiyang ( Vancouver B.C.dmpras o. Japan Victoria (J.), Toms (6).... Yokohama an Hoga Balloon (s).
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI
The Co.'s Steamship
Formosa, Captain HALL, will be varduspatched for the above Parts ou SUNDAY, the 24th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co., Dewral Managers. Hongkong, September 21, 1893.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERUES MARITIMES.
STEAM FOR HAIPHONG (DIRECT.) (Taking Passengers and Cargo for TOURANA & QUINTION.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Haiphong,
Capt. GALLETT, will leave for the shore Parts cu SUNDAY, the 24th Iostant, at 2 p.m. Fur Freight or Passage, apply to
G. CHAMPEAUX,
Ayent. Honghong, September 21, 1892
FOR YOKOHAMA AND ITOGO.
The Steamship
Rellana,
1041
Capt. F. JEGEK, will be despatched for the above Ports on MONDAY. the 25th Instant, et 4 p.m.
This Steamer kas superior Accunmuda. tion for Firet and Second Clam Passengers and carries a Doutor and Stewardres.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
-Agenta: Hongkong, September 21, 1893.
1637
THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
LIMITED.
FOR LONDON PIA PORTS OF CALL
The Co.'s Steamship
Kaison, GRAY, Commander, will be despatched us
J
above on or shoat the 25th Instant.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agrasta. Hongkong, September 21, 1893.
1049
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, ROTTER DAM AND HAMBURG. (Coy at NAPLES for landing Possengers.) (Taking Cargo at through rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL AND BREMEN.)
The Stearnship
Kriemhiu, Captain TH. FORck, wit he despatched for the
VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND abore Ports on FRIDAY, the 29th Instant,
HONOLULU.
PROPORED Nailands From Honokane. City of Peking (via)
Nagasaki, Kobe, THURSDAY, Det! 5, lalaud Sea and at 1 p.. Yokuhatua)...--.. China (via Nagasaki,
Robe, Laland Sea, Yokohama and Honolul)
TusanAy, Oct. 17,
at 1.
Pery (via Nagasaki, SATURDAY, Nov. 4,
Kobe, Jaland Scu
and Yokohama)...)
at 1 p.ut.
at 4 p-c.
Tois Steamer is superior Accatamods. tion for First and Second Class Passougura and carries a Doctor and a Stewardosa.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, September 21, 1893,
1639
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship bellona, Dapt. JAEGEL, 118 7. S. Mall Stounship CITY UP]
having arrived from the above Ports, PEKING will be despatched for to and in their Bills of Lading for counter- Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested SAN FRANCISCO, NAGASAKI, signature by the Undersigned, and to take KOBE, INLAND SEA and YOKOHAMA.iliate delivery of their Goeds from
alongside. ON THURSDAY, the 4th October, at 11
Optional Carge will
forwarded unless p.m., taking Pusungoga and Freight for notice to the contrary ve given before Japan, the United States, and Europe.
NonD TO-DAY.
Passengers who have paid full fare, ru onabarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year, will be allowed a discount of 10 per cent. This allowpace does not apply to through fures | HONOLULU, ad passengers are allowed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
from China and Japan to Europe.
Steamors of this fiue pass through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and call at
All Farool Packages should be marked to to break their journey at any point en route. address in full; and ame will be received
at the Company's Office until 6 p.m. sa day previous to sailing.
Gemanlar Invoices to accompany Cargo dostlund to points bepand San Francisco, In the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Col leotor of Custoona, San Francisco...
For further information as to Frsight or Prange, apply to the Ageasy of Ch Company, No. 72, Queen's Road Control,
J. & VAN BUREN,
Agent.
Hongkong, September 6, 1893.
WINDSOR HOTEL, (in Cununiaught Buildings),
........... QUEER'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
Any Cargo impeding hor discharge will be landed into the Godowas of the Hoxo- ONG & KOWLOON WHaur&Gonowy U., L.,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods Through Passage Tiekots granted to remaining undelivered after the 28th Instant England, France, and Germany ny at will be subject to rent. trans-Atlantie lines of Stoscuors, and to the s All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods principal cities of the United States or are to be felt in the Godowns, whore they Canada Batas ray bo obtained on appli-will be examined on the 28th Inst., at p.m. cation.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents. Hongkong, September 21, 1893.
any
First Class Passengers have full choice of of the Overland Routes, including CENTRAL PACIFIC,SOUTHERN PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, NORTH- KRN PACIFIC, and DENVER and RIO GRANDE RAILWAYS. They can also
Agents,
Date of Leaving..
Managerios Maritimes Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. Showan & Co... About October 1. P. & O. S. N. do...... Sept. 29, at noon. Butterfold & Swire...Sept. 23, at noon, Arahold,Karborg&Co. About Sept. 25. P. & 0. S. N. Co...... About Bupt. 24. P. & O. 8. N. Co...... Sopt. 23, at noon P. & 0. S. N. Co..... About October 10, Jardine, Matheson&Co Supt. 23, at 4 p.xo. Messagories Maritimes Oct. 4, at. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. About Sept. 23. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. September 26. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. Septembar 28, Showan & Co.. Shewan & Co..... Butterfold
noon.
Quick despatch. Quick despatch. Swire... October 3. lo. & 0. 5. & Co.... Sept. 28, at 1 p.. (s)....(Pacific Mail 8. S. Co.. Oct. 5, at 1 pm.
F. & 0. S. N. Co...... About Sept. 25, Siemson & Co...Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. P. & O. 8. N. Co...... About Sept. 30. Siemaon & Co... Sept. 22, at cosa. Blommen & Co.Sept. 26, at 4 p.m. (8).... D. Samoon, Sons &Co. Sept. 23, at noon, Butterfield & Swire... Sept. 26, at 1
at 8 p.. Douglas Lapraiz & Co
Sept. 24, daylight. Dougins Lapraiz & Co. Sept. 22, at noon. Sattorbield & Swire. Sept. 23, at noon. (s)..aindi Pde R Co. Oct. 4, at noon.
Nor. P'ie S. & R. Cos Sept. 29, at noon, Siomasen & Co..........Hept. 20, ut 4 p.m.
fo-day's Advertisements.
FOR SHANGĦAL
The Steamship
Peiyang,
Capt. R. KOCH, Will be despatched for the above Port on TUESDAY, the 26th lost., at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, September 21, 1893. 1838
Not Responsible for Debts.
Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor
Owners will be Responsible for Dobe contracted by the Officers or their stay in Hongkong Harbour ---- Crew of the following Vessels, during
CENTENNIA, American ship, Capt B, J. |Colcord.--Order.
GRONAL FRETON, American ship, Capt EL Murphy.-Jardino, Matheson & Co.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. September 20-
Tacoma, British steamer, 1,661, J. Hill Tacoma Augnat 22, General.-Dot- WELL, ÜARUILL & Co.
Doner, Garman str.. 1,200, E. Grund. mann, Bangkok September 13, Rico. LAUTS & WALKER.
Deprongs, British steamer, 1,057, G60. Anderson, Pangkuk Sept. 13, Koh-i-chung 14. General-Yees FAT HONG,
September 21:-
Presler, Chinese etgamer, from Canten. Daphne, German steamer, 1,956, T. Voss, Hiogo September 14, General,-BIEMS & Co.
Bellona, German atoswer, 4,000, F. Jaager, Hamburg and Birgapure Sept. 16, General.-BreMSSEY & Co.
Formose, British steater, 680, T. Hall, Tunai Sept 17. Amoy 19, and Swatow 20, Guueral-DorGLAS STEAMSHIP Co.
Gen, British str.. 1,327, W. Ward, Bangkok Septembar to, Rica -DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.
Formosa, British steamer, 2.613. E. P. Biafup, Shughsi September 19, Gunura). -P. & O. S, N. Co.
DEPARTURES.
September 21-
Priyang, for Canton. Soghalien, for Shanglai Wolf, German gun bout, for Swatow. Adelio, for Bingkek. Pisang, for Fondrew. City of New York, lor Amoy, &c.
CLEARED Kuyong, for Tientsin.
Shantung, for Sonrabaya. Thales, for Swain. Arechie, for Saigon.
neze.
PASSENGERS.
AKUTEN
Per Tavenue, from Tacoma, Dr and Mrs Beveridge, Mr B. 6. Whualler, and 26 Chi-
Per Donar, from Bangkok, 72 Chinese. Per Denaweregs, fruan Bangkok, 36 Ohi
nese.
Per Bellona, from Singapore, 400 Chinese. Por Formosa, Irom Tammi, Mr and Mrs R. Aguado and 2 children, and 165 Chiness. Per Formosa, for Bombay, Mr Jadd; for 1640 London, Me and Mrs McDonald.
travel the CANADIAN PACIFIC VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
over RAILWAY, ou payment of $10 in addition 1669 to the regular tarif rate,
Particulars of the various routes can be nad on application,
Special rates (first class only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services,
THE Prin Hole Lerpofore sarried on to European officials in service of Ohi
WINDSOR HOUSE has now been
and Japan, and to Government officials and their families.
Removed to CONNAUGHT HOUSE.
Cuisine under European management. Each Bod-room has its own Bath-room.portation to Yokohana and other Japar Hot and Cold water. Passenger Elevator to all Floo
Charges from 6 por day upwards. Special Rates for Families or Perusnent Boarders. Offices and Rooms to let Un- furnished, and Booms with or without Board by day or month. Apply at the Office, No. 37, 3rd Floor.
1534
Hongkong, August 23, 1892.
-COLLEGE- OF MEDICINE FOR-
CHINESE.
DISIDENTS in the Colony would
, materially ald the SENATE of the
Through Billa of Lading issued for trans- Ports, to San Franciscu, to Atlantis And Inland Olties of the United Staton, vin Overland Railway, to Havana, Trinidad, and. Demerara, and to ports in Mexico. Central and South America, by the Com pany's and
connecting Steamers. Freight will
be recoirod on board uti p.m. the day previous istanding. L'aros Packages will be received at the offices unti
W
Aerated Waters.
ȚATER.The Water used is absolutely pure, Steam Plant of the latesi and most powerful type. Supervi
sion. The whole process of manu-
facture is under the continuous supervision of a qualified Englisk Ühemist.
DEZACTED.
Per Fidelio, for Bangkok, 20 Chinese. Per Uity of New York, for Naganski, Mr T. Matsuo; for Yokotams, Mr G. Gregory and servant, Mr Chator, Mrs Chas. Ser mour, Mr D. MasHafie, child and ser-
тап,
TO DEEART.
Per Thales, for Swatow, 350 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For BANGKOK.—
Por Tuichiew, at 9.30a.m., on Friday,
the 22nd inet.
For SWATOW, AMOY & TAIWANFOO. Per Thales, at 11.30 a.m., on Friday,
the 22nd inst.
For SINGAPORE....
Por Doplow, at 11.30 a., on Friday,
the 22Ed inst.
For STRAITS & CALOUTTA.-
Per Catherine dpear, at 11.30 am, on
Saturday, the 23rd inst.
For TIENTSIN.-
Per Kuriyang, at 11.30 a.m., on Satur
day, the 23rd inst
[No. 9569-SEPTEMBER 21, 1895.
MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Neon.--Thales leaves for Swater, &c. Noon.-Daphne leaves for Hamburg, de,
General Memoranda. SATURDAY, September 23:—
Neon-Meeting of Shareholders of The Douglas Steamship Co., Ltd., at the Company's Offices."
WEDNESDAY, September 27-
Goods per Steamer Singhalien unclaimed
after Noon subject to rent. THURSDAY, September 28:-
Goods per Bellona undelivered after this
date zabject to ront. SATURDAY, September 30:-
Second Call of $18.75 on Shores of The China Sugar Redning Co., Ltd., dae.
Quotations. HonaKONG, September 21, 1893. OPIUM-Now Patus, cash,... 547
Old
cash.... 540 Now Bonares, cash, 556 Old
cash, 317 Now Malwa credit, 561/70 Allowance, Ostties, 1/1 Old Malwa, credit, 680/90 Allowance, Gatties, il Persian, Oily, New, 800 Allowance, Cattien, 1 Persion, Paper tied 500/25 Allowance, Oatties, 1/1
EK
Exchange.
BONGRONU, September 21.
On London
Baut, Wire,
**
13
On demand,
» 30 days' sight,
Credits,
4 months' sight,
....
Documentary, & mouths'sight,
Ou Paris-
On demand,
Credits, 4 months' aight,
On Berlin-Demand,...
Ou New York--
Ou danand,
SAI
Oradita, 60 daga night,
On Bombay-
Wire
For SINGAPORE & LONDON.-
Per Laertes, at 11.30 am., on Saturday, On Caloutta
the 23rd inst.
Far HAIPHONG.—
Per Hanoi, at 1.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 23rd inst.
For AMOY & MANILA.-
Per Yuenseny, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 23rd inst
For FOOOHOW.-
Per T'aiguas, at 5 p.m., et Saturday,
the 23rd inst.
For HAIPHONG,--
Per Haiphong, at 9 am,. on Sunday, the
24th inst.
For YOKOHAMA & HIOGO,-
Per alone, at 3.80 p.m., on Monday,
the 25th inst.
For SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMA-
KANG & SOURABAYA.- Por Dupe, at 2.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 20th inst.
For SHANGHAI.-
For Peigung, at 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 26th inai,
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA, Pur Ancona, at 11.30 a.m., cn Friday,
the 29th inal
For SINGAPORE.—
2/64 2753
2,5
The publication of this issue commBANÍSZÁ at 5.45 p.m.
The China Mail
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1893.
TELEGRAMS.
ĮSUPPLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL.'}··
(Fia Southern Lane).
INDIAN FINANCE.
LONDON, Septembar 20. With regard to the reported sala by the Indian Governmen of Five Million of Treasury Bills, it has been ascertained that the Indian Office in reissuing a carlain amount of Government debentures which were declined
at
The ainety-one. amount will depend upɔn the sale of coun- cil drafts. Only a small amount has been. irmed thitherto, nothing like the Fire Mil- lions contemplated.
Typhoon
THE TYPHOON, On the 20th at 3.50 p.m. hoa oulerod the coast soar Foochaw. At 5.40 p.m.-Red North Qone taken down, On the 1st at 10.32 am. : Barometer rising alightly. Gradients gentle, Sen smooth. Weather Gng."
ANOTHER DEPRESSION IN THE CHINA SEA,
The Spanish Consul has sent us the fol- 254lowing telegram which he has received from
Manila :--
MANILA, Sopt. 21, 11.5.m. There is a depression in the China Sea.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PASSED SUEZ CANAL.
3.09
... 3.17
... 2,50
... BOL.
... 61
1044
1944
SID
On domand,
Wire,
++
HI
-
***
1944
On demand,....
On Shangha
On demand,
78
30 days' sight, private paper, Gold Lent, 100 line (per tal} Sovereigns (Bank'a boying rate)
... 733
$41.80
$ 7.97
A. S. WATS
VATSON & Co.
LIMITED.
Vegetable & Flower Seeds
SEASON 1893-94.
THE FIRST SHIPMENTS OF OUR SUPPLIES OF
GARDEN SEEDS
OUTWARD BOUND:-Willow Branch, Ang. 18; Byres, 22; Alberta, Paking, 20; Polyphemus, Sept. 1; Preusse, 6; Niobe, Clyde, Thisbe, 8; Glenartney, Ningchow, Priam, Sydacy, 12.
HOMEWARD BOUND:Caps Comorin, Sept.
1; Pembrokeshire, Tencer, 5: Palinu rus, Colombo, 9; Kintuck, Frigga, 13.
The F.&O... Halero, with the Exo- EJSH MAIL OF Aug. 25, left Singapore on Tuesday, the 19th Sept., at
and may be expected here about 9 p.. on Sunday, the 24th Septembot. This paoket being replies to letters dangatch. ed from Hongkong on July 20, The P. M. Co.'s steamship City of Peking
with the American Moil of the 2nd -Sept., loft Yokohama on Wednesday morning, the 20th Sept., and may be expected here on or about Tuesday, the 28th Soph
The P. M. a. Olung, with malls, o loft San Francisco for this port, via Yoko- homa, on Sept. 12.
The C. P. E. o. Empress of Ching left Vancouver on Sept. 10, for Hongkong.
Thos. s. Denbighshire left Singapore on Sept. 15, and may be expected here on or about Sept. 21.
The d. 8. Wingsang, from Calcutta, left Sin gapore on Sopk 18, and may be or pected bere on or about Sept. 22. The China Mutrale. s. Fakling, from Glas- gow and Liverpool, left Singapore on Sept. 19, and may be expected here on
about
Sept. 27.
or
The N. G. I... Giuse, from Genos, left
for this season have arrived, and we are now prepared to book orders for prompt or The Per Krimhild, at 3.30 p.m., on Friday, forward execution. Comploto Catalogues
the 29th it.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PAOKEY.-
The British Contract Packet Rosetta will he despatched on THURSDAY, the 28th Listant, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries be. suficient to only state the numbers of the yond, via Brindisi; to the Straits kinds required. Settlements, Netherlands India, Bur.
Bombay for this port on Sept. 14, and may be expected here on or about Oct. 1.
P&O. 6. a. Jace loft London fer this port on Aug. 20,
with concise directions for sowing can be We are afraid the condit'on of the Ficter obtained on application or will be posted Emanuel, notwithstanding the amount of to any address. In these Catalogues the paint expended on its exterior, cannot be seeds are marginally numbered in English considered satisfactory by the new Com- and Chiness, and when ordering it is quite madere. As the new Sunior Naval Offer comes here as a stranger, there need be no discussion whatever as to bis responsibility in the matter, for he is, za innocent of any possibility of blame as any one
The same, however,..., cannot. be said of his predecessors. As this fine, roomy old ship has not been docked
rash, Ceylon, Adon, Egypt, Malta, Orders from one person, of from $5.00 to and Gibraltar.
$10.00, allowed 20 per cent, discount; The usual hours will be observed in closing over $10,00, an extra 6 por cont. -
the Mails, &c.
www.
HOURS OP CLOSING THE
ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS,
When the Packets leate at Noon.
CLAY'S FERTILISER.
can be.
for nearly ten years, her condition can be imagined. Wars a friendly pic-nic
A high class Fertiliser for pot plants and of the members of the Sanitary Board?
for vas in the Garden generally; it supplies held on board, the Naval Authorities might The following houts will be observed ins glosing the Mails for Europe, &c., by the natural nourishment to the soil and assista then be assisted in coming to some conclu. English and Froach Fackets, when they the process of assimilation, thereby aiding sion as to what are the sanitary conditions loave at Noon. The Money Order Calico the plants to attain their full size, vigour, will be closed at 5 the day before.
8.00 4.4.-Posting of Prices Current and and beauty.
Viraders cenach.
(Prices Current nad Circulars may however be posted up to 10 o'clock if they are fed in bundles, country by country, with the addresses all one way).
10.00. Fegistry ceases. 10.30 A. M.-Pesting of
Newspapers,
Books, and Patterns coanes. 11.00 -Mail closes.
Sold in Tina containing 10 lbs. each...81.50
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...$4,00
RANSOME'S NEW PARIS'
LAWN MOWERS, The best and chespeal raschines in the 11.10 a..) 16th 10 cents late fee up to marke. Kept in atook and supplied at 71.30 A.Br., after which hour they may Manufacturer's prices.
Lars Lertas may ba posted (from
be sent on Board with the same Late Fee.
Lattors Parools, &c., for Kowloon
FERMINGER'S
noersary to good health.
We have no doubt the Naval Doctors are bibased with
enough common sanse and a auticient | knowledge of sanitary sciones to be ablo
to lead the Naval Authorities to a clear, and accurate comprehension of the situa tien, But blue tapa is almost as stiff as rod; and probably the scandal will go on as merrily as before unlean our local Sani- tary Board be called in as an arbitrator! The actual truth about the old ship in wo believe, that sho has been sorely in need of cleansing for the last ten years, or more. Certain people who know little about the old Victor croak about her being rotten and only
Polat and steamers in Harbour may be MANUAL OF GARDENING hung together by a few copper bolts;
posted in the General Post Office up to 11.30a.m. and 3.30 p.m.
Letters from Kowloon Point may baj
FOR THE TROPICS..
but we are not far from the mark when we
posted in the Lotter Box which has been This work in alike interesting to the that this ancient place of marine archl. tecture could obtain a new lease of life and a placed in the Police Station Compound up student of botany and practical gardessr, fresh reputation for 'sweetness' and sunitary to 12 and 4 o'clock.
and comprises a large number of plants qualities by a thorough cleaning and dook- Local tales will be charged,
To avoid robbery, seadete of letters from which for the convenience of referemos are ing for a week or two. We have hoard a Ta British steamer Devawongse reports:Kowloon are requested cancel their arranged in separate groups and are headed rumour to the affect that the oak-bullt Hed moderate and variable winds, and tine stamps by writing the word stamped across with their ordinary and botanical names. clear weather, with smooth sea,
The British steamer Fornosu roport Taursuito
Amoy, moderate N.Ely breeze and Goe weather. Amoy to Swatow, mode. rate S. W'ly and N, Wy breeze and heary
THE PRODUCT.-Wilf bear compariswell. Swatow to Hangkong, light 6.Wly
and Wastarig breeze and fine. Stonuse iu
them.
Covors containing Bank Notes, Jewellery &c. should be registered..
There will be no Sunday delivery,
PEAK DELIVERY.-Letters, do, will
THE CULTIVALION OF
-FLOWERS, VEGETABLES, FRUIT
TREES, &c.,
traft was clogged up or patched up with cement some time ago at a large coal, and that this rather excessive expenditure has absorbed all the available funds for necessary, sanitary, improvamsain.......... That may be trun
5p, same day; all Parodi Packager, Bou with the Waters made by the most Tampai, Cass. Steamers in Atioy, Fung be delivered by the 13 and 3.30 o'clock practically dealt with, and Pruning, or not, and goes for what it is worth. But
should be marked to address in full; var noted makers in England.
of same is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany. Cary destined to points beyond San Franciscu
in the United States, should be sent to the
COLLEGE by forwarding to ho Attor Company's Offices in Susted Ravelagu, Dakin, Cruickshank &
MEMORIAL HORFITAL
(1), (finas Jars (for museum purposes), (2) Ilustrated Papers and Books for the "Etudent's Reading Room and Library
Address to
JOHN C. TROMSON,
Hon. St. to the College, Hongkong, Februszy 25, 1891,
sddressed to the Collector of Customs at Sar Francisco.
Company, Ltd.
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
1649
For further information as to P and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 12, Queon's Road Urntral. J. S. VAN BUKEN,
Agent. Hongkong, September 21, 1993.
shan, Port Albert, and Chiyeen. Steamers in Swatow, Kosong, Para Chom Aloo and Trams only. Correspondance and Parcels Grafting, and Manuting thoroughly or Chang Chew.
for the Peak may be posted in the General plaiced.
EXPORT CARGOES.
Per B. 8. Fantahun, sailed 19th Sept. For London, 8,919 borea Ton, containing 187,499 lbs. Secuted Capar, 237 cases M. D. P. Shells, 10 bales Waste Silk, B40 bates Canes, 870 cases Preserve, 25 sacks Boy, 240 asks Preserved Giger, 20 osaks Bris- tles, 233 pkga. Crackore, 7 boxes Blackwood 673 Furnitori.
Post Office up to 11.30 am or 8 p.m., or
in the Lotter Boxes in the Cars till time of Departure. With regard to letters from the Peak additional Lotter Boxes have boun
Price $7.50.
the health of the headquarters of our paral strength hero must be protected; and, cement or no cement, the old vessel which seems likely to carry the Commodore's Flag for some time to come must be turned into...
affixed to Police Boxes at Magazine Gap, A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.mething else than a farer den. Com
by Peak Church, and at Mount Keller, which will be oloured at 13.30 and 4 p.m. Locs! Ratas will be charged. No Bunday delivery. Sundara are requested to cancel their Stamps by writing the word Stamped Boross them. Covers containing Bank Nates, & should be registered.
modore Boyes han already created a favour able impression as the Senior Naval Offcor of the Station, and we think he is the matt for such an occasion. à cure in auch a'case 1550 is no cure if it arrives too late.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
ESTABLISHED A.D., 1841.
Hongkong, September 4, 1893.