Entertainments.
· HONGKONG SMOKING CONCERT CLUB.
TRE First CONCERT of the SEASON
will be held in the THEATRE ROYAL, City Hall, on SATURDAY NEXF, 29th Instant, at 9.15 p.m. ***
J. D. LAPRATK Hon. Secretory.
Hongkong, December 26, 1894,
2100
"To-day's Advertisements.
D'ARO'S BIJOU THEATRE, NEW RECLAMATION. GREAT SUCCESS
Ur
FRANCAISES, (MARIONETTES),
EVERYBODY DELIGHTED,
ROARS OF LAUGHTER.
NEW SCENERY,
NEW SONGS,
NEW COMICALITIES. ELECTRIC LIGHT EVERYWHERE, BUFFET BARS,
Doors open Every Evening, at 8 pm. Commence at 9 p.m.
GRAND MATINEE,
SATURDAY, 4 p.m.,
CHILDREN HALF PRICE. Prices of Admission: • Private Boxes (per soat)......$2.00 Stalls das
2nd Class... Gallery
1.50
1,00
0.50 Non-Comtatnioned Offers and Men of 8,31. Army and Navy half-price to Pit and Gallery.
SEPARATE PLACE FOR CHINESE Ladern.
BOOK YOUR SEATS CARLY.
AT KELLY & WALSH'S.
Misna E., N., & M. D) ARC, Sole Proprietors.
....Stage Manager,
W. D'ARU........***** E. C. CLITHEROW
...General Manager. Hongkong, December 27, 1894.
NRW YEAR HOLIDAY.
2118
IN Recordance with Ordinance. No. 5 of
1875, the Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public. Burinom. on TUESDAY, the 1st January, 1895.
For the Chartered Bank of India, Aux-
iralis and China,"
A. MARSHALL,
Manayer, Hongkong. For the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
For the Bank of China, Japan, and the
Straits, Ltd., Hongkong,
CHANTREY INCUBALD,
Maaayer.
For The National Bank of China. Limited,'
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
-----Chief Manuyer.
For the Mercantile Bank of India,
Limited,'
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong.
For the Banque de L'Indo-Chine, Hong-
kong Agency,'
E. MAYER,
Manager.
2116
Hongkong, December 27, 1894,
INSURANCE HOLIDAY.
HE Undermentioned INSURANCE TFF will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on TUES- DAY, the lat January, 1895.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents,
Canton Insurance Office, Ltd.;
General Mandyers,
Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
DOUGLAS JONES, Acting Secretary, Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.
- W. H. PERCIVAL,
Agent, North-China Insurance Co., Ltd.
W. H. RAY,
Secretary,-- China Traders' Insurance Co., Ltd.
SHEWAN & Co.. Agents, Yangtaze Insurance Association, Ltd.
JAMES B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary,
China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Wx, MACDEAN,
Agen
The Straite Insuniuce Co., Ltd. Hongkong, December 27, 1894.
2117
STEAMSHIP NATAL,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. 1ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London and Havre ex Steamship Cambodge, and from Bordeaz et Steamship Cambrai, in connection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods-with the
of Opium, exception
Treasuro ard Valuables are being landed and stored their risks into the Godowns of the DONGRONG & KOWLOON WHARY & GODOWN COMPANY, LD., at Kowloon, whence delivery may be ubted immediately after landing.
At
Optional Cargu will be forwarded on, unless
Intimation in received from the Consignees bafore Noon To-Dax (Thursday), requesting B to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by tha Undersigned.
Goods remaining anclaimed after Taves- DAY, the 3rd January, 1885, at Noon, will be subject to rent, and landing charges.
All Claims must be sont in to man on or before THURSDAY, the 3rd January, 1895, or they will not be recognised,
Alt Damaged Packages will be examinad
| To-day's Advertisements.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, THERE will be ARTILLERY PRAC. TICE (de) for door Kowloon Dock Battery, in an Easterly direction, on SATURDAY Nexr, the 29th Instant, between the hours of 3 and 5 p.m. All VESSELS and JUNKS ATO CAUTIONED to keep out of the line of fire.
By Command,
Destinatio
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loa ding.
Versets.
(a)<
Bremen & Portab Jab[Gera (6).............. Japat.......Vorona (5)................... Kobe and Yokohama. Stratheak (6).. Londos & Ports of Call Peninsular London, v. Suez Canal Pafinurus (8). London, s. Suez Canal Glenartney (0).. London, v. Marseilles. Formos Manila.....
Romeralds f Manila
Sungkiang (a). Maranilo v. Saigon Salazie (6)............ N'aaki, Kobé & Y'hama Breconshire (6).. N'aaki, Kabát 'hama Bamouthshire (s) New Logana Angerton (a)... New
A. Nickels.
Port Darwin, &c....!.. Changsha (8)................... 2119. Francisco, v. Japa Peru (e)....
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Acting Colonial Secretary, COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongtong, 27th December, 1894.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEKIES MARITIMES.
-PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANQA18,
FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
The Co.'s Steamship
Natal, Captain VERRON, will be When he despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), the 28th Inatant, at Daylight.
2108
For Freight or Passage, apply to
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent, Hongkong, December 27, 1894.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAL
The Steamship
Kaifong
will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 20th
Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD &
Já gerada, Bongkang, December 27, 1804,
by
WIRE,
2113
Franciaco, v. Jupa [Dceanic (1),.............. San Francisco. Kalfor
Sierra Mirauda.. Shanghat****Bartlei
Kalfong ().. Shanghai... Pekin (8).
¡Sutlej Shanghai
Shanghai and Kous.... Java (0).. S'hai, N'ki, K'ba&Y'ma Natal (s).. S'pore, S'rang &'baya Ardgay ().. Stow, Amoy & 'chow Balloong (4). Vancouver (E.C.;. & Empress of China Victoria (B.C.), &c,....... Sikh (5) Yokohama....
Kara (6)
Apts.
Dateo Leavin
Norddeutscher Lloyd. Jan. 7, at 3 p.m. P. & O, S. N. Co...... Jau. 4, at noon, Butterfield & Swire... December 29. P. & 0, 8. N. O............. Jan. 3, at doon, Butterfield & wire... January 3, Jarding, Matheson&U. About Jan. 3.
&O, S. N.
N. CO...... About Jan. 22.
at 6 p,m.
Shewan &
5
Butterfield & Massageries Maritime: Jan. 3. at noon. Messageries
Carlill & Co. Dec. 23, at noon. Dodwell, Carlill & Co Abou: Jad,
5. Cartill &Co. About Jab. 5.
Dodwell,
3,
despatch.
Biomasson & & Co. Quick Butterfield & Si
& Swire... Jan Pacific Mail & C. ¡Dec. 29, 0. & 0. B. S. Oc.... Jan. 8, daylight. Shewan & Co.
Quick
despatch. Butterfield & Swire... De 2 2.
29, daylight. P. & 0.8. N. About Jan
¿About P. & O. 8. N. Co,.... P. & D. S. N, Oo..... About Jan. 3. Messageries Maritimas Dec. 28; daylight.
Matheson&Co Bec, 31, at 4 p.m. Douglas Laprajk & Co. Dec. 80, daylight, (8).... Uanadian Pig R. Co., Jan. 28, at noon.
Nor.. P': S. & R. Oos. Jan. 1, at noon. Butterfield & Swire... Doc. 24, at 4 pu
fo-day's Advertisements.
HONGKONG RIFLE A8800IATION. SATURDAY, 29TH DECEMBER, 1894, AT 2.45 1.M.
"(OMPETITION-Long Range CỤP and
SPOONS
Ranges-700 and 800 Fards. Shots-Ten. Entrance Fee, 80 Centa.
G. K. MOORE,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, December 27, 1894,
2114
Dakin, Uruickshank &
Company, Ltd.
DOUGLAS STEAMSLUP COMPANY, HAVE JUST RECEIVED A CONSIGNMENT
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Co.'s Stetuushtip
Hailoong,
Captain Roach, will be despatchod for the shove
Ports on SUNDAY, the 30th Instant, of Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
· DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, General Managers. Hongkong, December 27, 1994.
FOR SINGAPORE, SAMARANG AND SOURABAYA,
The Steamship
Ardgay,
2120
Capt. D. SMITH, will be despatched as above on
MONDAY, the 31st Icstant, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta.
2111 Hongkong, December 27, 1834.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND
YOKOHAMA.
The Steamship
Monmouthshire wili be deepatched as above .on
about
OF
SATURDAY, the 5th January.
For Freight or Passage, apply.to
DODWELL, CARLILL & C«,^
Agents. Hongkong, December 27, 1894.
1
OF
Ilford Dry Plates,
471/1, 10 × 8, 10 × 12,
and are offering the same at
POPULAR PRICES.
P
Sensitized Albumenized
PAPER,
pl., in tine.
CHEAP AND RELIABLE,
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer sang reports: From Ohinklang to Hongkong, clear to moderate cloudy weather; moderate N.E. mobsoon and light East sea.
The British steamer Sikh reports: Bad stormy weather on the Pacific, "five weather from Japan South..
The British steamer Chiyuan reports: Rad strong Northerly and N. W. winds, and following sea.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:---
For SWATOW, SINGAPORE, & BANG-
KOK.
Per Para Chom khao, at 7.30 aĐỐI, ĐỘ
Friday, the 28th just.
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA Per Breconshire, at 11.30 am., on Friday,
the 28th inst,
For SAIGON-
-MEMOS, FOR TO-MORNOW.
Shipping.
Noon.---Breconshire leaves for Japan. 5 p.m.-Esmeralda leaves for Manila.
Amusements,
p.m.-D'Ard'a Fantonhas Francaises, (Marionation), on the Now Prays Re- clamation.
General Memoranda. SATURDAY, Desember 29:-
Nominations for the Hongkong Derby
сково,
2.40 p.m.-Auction of Household Furni
turo, &o, at No. 1, Victoria View, Kowloon.
2.45 p.m.-Competition of the Hongkong |
Rifle Association
5.30
LogMeeting of Bethen Mark
MARRIAGE.-
Thursday, December 27, 1894.
Tux delivery of the Fronok Mall wan begün at 11.30.
The P. & O... Adea left London for
On the 15th Nov., at Christ Church, Hampstead, by the Right Row. Dr. Moule, Bishop in Mid China, assisted by Arch deacon Moule, father of the bridegroom, the Rev. Warren S. MOULE, to "AGwas this port on the 25th inst. Lor, eldest daughter of Mrs. Henry Wright and the late Rev, Henry Wright. The P. & O... Pekin, from Osloutta,
DEATH.
loft Singapore for this part on the 28th. inak, at 10a.m.
On December 14th, at Yokohama, Mr. LOUIS SAMIE, Scorotaire Archiviste du Con- sulat de Frange.
:
Tu Monmouthshire loft Singapore
The probiscation of the issue commented Fosterday, the 26th inst., and is due bere
on or about the 3rd of January.
at 6:40 p.m.
The China Mail.
BOROKORO, THUMDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1895. Goods
Gera undelivered after this LOCAL AND GENERAL. por date subject to rent.
0,15 p.m.-Hobgkong Smoking Concert
at the City Hall.
TUESDAY, (Now Year's Day), 1875-
Local Banks closs.
Insurance Offices cleas.
Kowloon Customs Office close.
Quotations.
HONGKONG, December 27, 1894, OPIUM-Now Patua, eseb,... 830/834
Ola
cah, New Banares, cash, 822/825 Old
cash,
12
IJ
**
+2
71
Now Maiwa credit, 670/680 Allowance, Taols,... 8.16
Old Malws, credit,. 690/710 Allowance, Tacis,.. 8.16 Foraian, Uily, cash, Allowance, Tauls,... Persian, Paper tied 750- Allowance. Taels,...
Exchange.
HONGKONG, December 27, 1804.
Un London-
Bank, Wire; **,
On demand, 30 days" eight,
4 months aight,
Credits,
2
+
Documentary, 4 months'sight,
Oo Paris-
Per China, at 4.30. p.m., on Friday, the On Berlin-Demand,...
28th inst.
For MANILA-
Per Esmeralda, at 4.39 p.m., on Friday,
the 28th inat,
For KOBE & YOKOHAMA
On New York
On demand,
Crodita, 4 months" sight,
On demand,...
Credila, 60 days' night, On Bombay-
Wire,
On-demand Ar
Por Atrathesk, at 1.30 p.m., on Saturday. On Caleatis
the 29th inat.
VISITORS AT HOTELS.
Mr J. Kingborn Mr.. Kirkwood
HONGKONG HOTEL,
Miss Elle Adair
Miss M. D'Arc
Miss E. D'Arc
Miss N. D'Are
Miss E. D'Aro Mr W. J. D'Aro Mr W. N. Begg 31 F.
Buyer
8. A. Baylee. "M.Ar
Mr W. Blayney.
Mr H. W. Bray
Dakin, Cruickshank & Co., Mr W. J. Canter.
FICTORIA. DISPENSARY,
BONGKONG.
SHIPPIWA
ARRIVALS December 27 t
Mr Otto Linan
Mr and Mrs Monico Livamoga and 3
childrea Mr Lopez Mr B. L
Lyn)!
Mr H. McCallum Mr MoMillon, Mr J. McWilliam Mr F.. Meyer Mr 'T. Mitchell
3r E. C. Clitherow Mr J. de
Navarro Capt. and MerCombeMr W.
Partits istrikt And
Mr Dallas
1616 Mr R. B. Douglas.
Miss Nellie Drum
Natal, French steamer, 4,085, Terron, Marscilles November 26, and Saigon Deo. 23, Moils and General,-MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
Erang, British steamer, 1,127, G. Payne, 2107 Chiakiang December 23 2.30a.m., General,
-JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
CHINA. NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
The Co.'s Steamship
Changsha,
O. ANDERSON, Commdr.,
will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, 9h Proximo, at
3 p..
The attention of Passengers is directed
to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. First-class Saloon in situated, forward of the Enginos, A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage. A daly-qualified Surgeon in carried, and the Steamer is fitted through- out with Electris Light,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, December 27, 1891.
2112
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR SAIGON. SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALOUTTA, ADEE SUEZ.
PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN-AND
|
Sikh, British steamar. 1,735, James Row loy, Tacoma November 23, and Yokohama December 15, General-DoDWELL, CABLILL & Co.
Peik, Norwegian ateamer, 638, Jacobson, Chinxiang December 22, Goneral.-CAR- LOWITZ & Co.
Chiyun, British steamer, 1,177, C. R. Null, Shanghai and Sealow December 26, Geuers1.-C. M. S. N. Co.
Mr W. A. Duff
Mr C..N. Edison
Mr G. Fenwick Dr. D. Galran Mr Dudley Godfrey Mr F. Gonzalez
M F. M. Gonsalez Miss M. A. Greene Mr. J. Basén
Mr C. A. S. Beria Mr H. R. ilears. Mr A. H. Hewitt Mrs Judgins Mr Antonie Igra 31. Jad
Mr S. W. Parkins Mr.L. D. Phillips MrE. E. Flomacher Mr Potter
Mr. E. J. Richardson, Mr W. Bobinson
Mr C. Rombach Mr F. E. Shein Mr Spitzal
Mr P. Sürhaus Mr W. Tarn Mr R. S Thomson Mr W. B.
Vanderlip Mr E. M. Vermilye Dr. Wolfs
Mr and Mrs Whiley Miss Mabel Whiley Miss Young
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL. Mr F. H. Bell Mr Chantrey Iochbold Major & Mra GarosttMr Q. Malsch
Botfield, R.A. Mr Alfred Manger Mr Hart Buck Mia J. Howell May Dr. and Mrs J. Can-Miss F. May Mr and Mrs CharicsMr and Mrs T. A. ths and child Mr H. E. Meyerink
Cohen
Morgan, child and
Burso
W. J. Rotch, American ship, 1,654, J. LM: J. P. Congrefe Bray, Yokohama December 12, Ballast Me Henry Crawford Mrs Spry CAPTAIN.
Mr and Mrs E. A. Capt. A. Tillett
Bewirt
Mr H. E. Tonkins MrCharles Holworthy Mr J. Y. V. Vernon Mra H. Humphreya Mrs Vernon
and 3 children
Hulstein, Garman str., 1,100, J. Bruhn, Saigon December 21, Rico and Paddy, WLED & Co.
2
DEPARTURES.
December 27
Te Li, for Canton. Esang, hur Cantan.
Formen, for Swatow. Lyermoon, for Shanghai. Deuteroi, for Bangkok. Airlie, for Shanghai. Chien, for Canton. Feik, for Canton.
OLEAKED.
| Marie Jebsen, for Moji,
PASSENGELS, ARRIVED. Fer Natal, for Hongkong: from Mars
WINDSOR HOTEL,
Mr Jean M. d'Aranjuðirs Lee Ma d'Aranjo and 2Mr E. G. Lisbo
children
Mr L. Ludeke
Capt. Boucherie
Rev, Bir
Mr A. B. Macdonald
Campbel
Mr F. D. Maciend
Mrs Campbell
Mr O. Manicus
Mr
r M. Curlés
Mr E. H. Derrick
Mr E. Dubiaco Mr.W.
Mr is. Engelhardt Mr. M. Espuel
یه برای بار
Mc E. Gerard Mr A. de Génoux Mr J. O. Gourdin Mr A. F. Greig Mr J, H. Hall. sailles. Dr. and Mrs Dobierck, Mr and Mrs Mr John J. Hear J. Machado and children, Reve. Curbel Capt. Hunt, A.5.C. and Aubane. Moers Guodwin, Viaconat Mrs Huet and Max Bornkessel; from Colombo, Mr
Capt.
Kofod and Mr Aviy from Singapore, Lo Kong,
Surgeon)
Wolfe, Messrs Nah
BLACK SEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA, Capt. Soon Wolfe, Miss
MARSEILLES, LONDON,
HAVRE AND BORDEAUX ;
Seng,
Lim,
Mr
M. W. Moraes
Major.
Jor. Nepoun
Mrs Nepcau
Pellizier Mr F. W. Bapp Capt. J. S. Reid
Mr Salvador Remon
Miss Scott Capt. Thomsen Capt. Toulmia Lious-Vol. Villa
Capt. R. B. Welman,
S.L.L Mr W. Wheeler
TRAK HOTEL.
Mr J. E. Macrao Mr G. . Medhurst
Me M. G. Allen Hoon, and 4 Chinese, Me Abramowitch, Mr Mr J. G. Bucklo Hailpere, Mr Alexandra Starrock. Mes Al Mr J. A. E. Chaudetsjur and Mrs G. K.
udet Moure Kim, Mr Horit, and Me Loo Dreyfus; Mias One from Balgos, 103 Chinese. For Shanghai: Capt. Von Corbach Mr J. L. Prosser on TRUESDAY, the 3rd Jan,, 1895, at 3 pm PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA. from Marseilles, Mr G. Baker: irons Go. Mr H.
Crombie
Mr J. Rankin No Fire Insurana has been ofooted."
Roy. Froc. For Nagasaki: from Mr R. P.
Dipple Singapore, 5 Japanese For Yokohama
Mr J. P. Dowing from Marseilles, Mr W. C. Bayne, Mr Mr D. Farquharson
Mr W. 8. Harrison pore, Bir A. Sarkies
Mr Goo. Holmes Mra Guo, Holmes Mr Morton Jones
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent
2100
Hongkong, December 27, 1894. NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
STEAMSHIP SIKH,
FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, VOKU.
HAMA AND KOBE...
IN WEDNESDAY, the 9th January,
lombo,
ON 1966, at Noon, the Company's B. Lory, and Me Foutanier; from Singa
Steamship SALAZIE, Commandant PAUL, with MAL-PARSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above places.
Oargo and Specia will be registered for "Landon se well as for Marseilles, and ac ocpted
in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Farope.
Noon Orders will be granted |
Cargo
will be received on board until 4 E above Steamer having arrived, Con. Specte and Parcel until 3 p.m. co signees of Cargo are hereby requested the 8th January, 1895. (Parcels are not. to be sont on board they must be left at
Agency's Office).
to send in their Bills of Lading for counter signature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongsideg
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Co- algner' risk and expense.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.. Hongkong, Poember 27, 1804.
the
Contents and value of Packages are re- quired.
For further particulars, apply at th Company Os
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent
8118! Hongkong, December 27, 1804,
Per Esang, from Chinking, 4 Chinese. Par Sikh, from Tacoma, &. Mr Martin Landis, 45 Chinese, and 58 Chinese,
Per Chiynen, from Shanghai, G-Dr. Peterson, and 164 Chinese.
Per Boistein, from Saigon, 96 Chinese.
DSTARTED.
Mr Sandelando Mr and Mrs Senson Mr F, H. Singhek Mr and Mrs A. Find
lay Smith & family Mr A. G. Stokes Rev. and Mrs Vallings
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Wild Force Per Nürnberg, for. Tokobams: from Weather Genoa, Dr. T. Taubol; from Hongkong, Rain Meseta H. Adam and You, For Hingo from Hongkong, 1 Chinese.
Por Formosa, for Swatow, 100 Chiness. Per Eyecatoon, for Shanghai, & Escopeats,
60.Chinese
and
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For dirtie, for Changhai, 9 Buropeana
Highest open als temperature on the meth Lowest ODER Bir retuperature on the 16th
EO, FIGG, First Airistank
Hongkong Observatory,
Wire,
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On Shanghal
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THE Empress of China, from Vancouver, arrived at Yokohama at 8 am, on Wednes day, the 20th..
We are requested to state that the dopar- tare of the .. Natal is unavoidably post- poned for a few hours.
PASSED BUEZ CANAL.
Lord Randolph Churchill, of whom Renter Outward Bouin :—dyr, Nov, 13; Bene-
dick, 20; Niobe, 23; Tenuserim, 27; telegraph intelligence to-day, laft Bombay Manmouthshire, Strathazon, Crester. for England, accompanied by Dr Keith, Maria Valerie, 30; Olenfalloch, about the end of November, Isleworth, Dec. 4; Anchises, Wavering, 7 Tercer, Albingia, Benmohr, 11; Arthur Head, 14; Achilles, Oolong, 18; Glenears., Ve HOMEWARD BOUND:-Trocas, Nov. 2; Tels machus, 20; Hents, Monda, Dec. 7; Folute, 18; Sydney, 21.
Fello
Folie,
21.
Mason C. Farobse, who paid a visit to, Hongkong recently in the transport Jumne, i Ese been instructed by the War Office to go on by the same trooper to England,' ar his foreign service is to shortly expire,
The O. & O... Oceanic, with msila, &o, Tar P. & 0). Co. an. Sutlej, with the from San Franciscs to the 4th Dec, outward Englah mail, Jeft Singapore for and Honolulu to the 11th Dec, left this port today, the 27th instant, at 7 a.m.,
Yokohama at
daylight on Dec. 27th,
for this port, via Nagasaki, and
be expected here on or about Jan. 1" and may be expected hard on, or «bout -
The P.&O. Co.' ..
ward ENGLISH MA, with the out. Tuesday next, the let Jan. 1995.
en the 27th December.PROFESSOR Ben Tayler announced in a
for this
For
loft Singapore
at 7., and may be expected hera on
1895,
Times that he intended giving a variety
or abou: Tuesday next, the 1st Jan.recent issue of the Pelin and Tientsin The P. M... Oity of Rio de Janeire, with smoking concert in aid of local obarition, Haits, So. left San Francisco for this Boxing, of course, figured as an item fú port, viz Yokohama and Nagasaki, va Dec. 13.
the programe,
The N. G. I. B., Bormida left Singapore for
this port on Dec. 2, and may be ex pected here on or about Dec. 28. B. 8. Chelydra,
from Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, left Singapore for this port on Deo. 20, and may be expected here on or about Dec. 28. The Chine Mutual Co.'s now steamer Copack, from Glasgow and Liverpool, left Sin- gapore for this port on 22nd instant, and may be expected here on or about 28th inst. The O. 9. S. Co.'s e.. Orestes left Binge-
2/01
2,84
The
2.60
2.06
40+
50%
188
1881
188
188
.... 74) ... 75 150.00 Gold Leaf, 100 fine (per ta Sovereigna (Bank'a büying rats)... $ 9.70 Silver (per dz:)
7**......271d.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS, FROM the lat January, 1805, the Bob
Boription to the CHINA MAIL will be
as follows:-
2.50
For the Quarter...........$7.00
H Month...... CHINA MAIL OFFICE,
Hongkong, November 27, 1894.
THE
Hongkong Dispensary.
pore for this port on Dec. 23, and may be expected here on or about Dec. 30.. The D. D. R. 8. 6. Lawang, from Haw- burg, left Singapore for this port on Dec. 24, and may be expected here on or abunt Dec. 31. The s.. Arrago, from Bombay and Ports of call, left Singapore on Dec. 25, and may be expected hore on or about Jan.
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Tae ransom paid for the release of Madame Chaillet and her daughter from the hands of Annamuse pirates was about $90,000...
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The Hiogo News is responsible for the statemout that over forty Barristers at To- kyo are reported to bo now in custody on charges of fraud, forgery, &o. Rather a bright selections these legal practitioners. A Madrid tolegram, dated December 10, says that the million pesetas, duc as Melilla war indemnity, were taken on board the Spanish transport Legaspi st Tangier to be
A HIDROGRAPHICAL notice by the Admienity states that a careful consideration of the
various reports made respecting the exis tence of dangers north-east of the Pratas, combined with the reports of the surraying officers when searobing the locality, foods
to the conclusion that the reported dangers of the Bossack and Dorothea aboals need and they have been accordingly expunged. no longer remain on the Admirally obarts,
AN onting arranged by the members of the Independent Order of Good Templars took plaas on Xmas Day. The party left Murray Pier at 11 a,m, for a cruise round the island, lavobing at Stanley, where a visit was mide to the Cemetery. It was goticed that some of the graves are sedly out of repair. The ei venit of the island was completed by 3.45, and, at 6.30 p.m., a ten was provided at the Soldiers' Institute, Queen's Road, follow- ed by a Concert. Both were well attended, the whole day proving a decidedly Merry Xoss to the party.
A PARTY of Royal Marinas, coneisting of one colour-sergeant, one sergeant, four corporals, unu bugler, and fifty men, under the com- mand of Capt. Charles Louis Shubriok, left Chatham yesterday (says the Overland Mail of the 23rd November) and proceeded to Tilbury, where they embarked on board the P. & U. steamer Ballarat for Hongkong. On the 11th Dec., Sir Arthur E. Havelock. It is understood that the detachment is rs- B.C.M.G., Governor of Caylon, laid the quired as a guard at the British Consulate memorial stone marking the commence at Seoul, ~The order was quite unexpected ment of the extension of the Colombo at the Chatham Division, and was not re- Harbour Worka. It is intended to conceived until Tuesday. - struct a now broakwator.
Bas Received by the S.S. SYDNEY, and conveyed to Spain.
from offier Sources, THE VERY LATEST NOVELTIES
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CHRISTMAS CARDS
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Taz public will be pleased to. learn the
NEW YEAR CARDS, Я recent mesting of the Shanghai the Government is taking setive steps to Municipal Council, telegram from Colascertain by means of its own officials the comprising
Clarke, Hongkong, was road by the Chnic actual state of matters at Amey and Toog JAPANESE and ENGLISH CARDS,
was to the cffect that 850 Leo-Metford kun, from both of which places we, havo rifles, and 70,000 rounds of cordite cart been informed cases of plogue baro oci hand painted and of Artistic Designs;
ridges for the Shanghai Volunteers bad | curred. De Jordan, Medical Officer of JAPANESE VIEWS; VIEWS of been shipped by the Tuisang.
Health, leaves by the first steamer for HONGKONG and Types of NATIVE We hear (onya the China Gazette of the 21st Amoy, and Sorg. Capt, Westcott, A.M.S.
CHARACTEL,
Also
Further Supplies, Ex 8.8. DOMBAY and
B.S. CANTON,
Doc) and we have good reason to beliers leaves for Canton to-night en route for our information is correct, for we bare Tungkun. Dr Westcott takes with him seen some papers in connection therewith, Me T. Quincey, of the Registrar General's Department, as interpreter. At the pre- that Mosera Lovís Spitzel & Co. have com- plated all the preliminaries for the launch,sent time, when the public are approhan lag of a new Chinese loan of £10,000,000 sive of another outbreak of plague and of Wholesome Confectionery sterling in London, through the landing Eng. further interference with the trade of the
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Tish Suance house. Memars Spi zel & Co. Port, it is satisfactory to note that the Gorornmont is showing activity. If it is still hold the Impérial deore authorising this loas, and in addition, we understand, will found that plague unfortunately exists on the mainland the Government will strength, offor the Customs as security. The terms
Delicious Sweets. Thoso abipments include :——
aro por cont., and the period of the losen its position in any sanitary reforme and ÜLDBURY'S SPECIAL CREMES,
20 years. The loan is being negotiated precautions it may deem necessary to D'ABRICOTS, JORDAN ALMONDS, CARAMELS, direct by Massie Spitzal & Co, in London. institute; if the reports of plague are ocially contradicted, the fears of the PRILINES, CHOCOLATE, OFFTERS, DESSKET Mr Spitzol is now in Hongkong in connec-
general cununity will be allayed.. Chocosts, BUTTER SCOTON, ALMOND ROCK, tion with this loan business. ESTON TOFFEE, ASORTED TOFFEE, Fax's THE new premises occupied by the Char- CHOCOLATES, MIXED BONBONA, NotroArtered Bank of India, Australia and Obias, TANGERINE, BIGBURTS, ORANGE PASTE Rolis, &c., 40.,.-
together with
FANCY BOXES which are very suitable for SEASONABLE PRESENTS to Libres and CaILDREN,
And
FRENUK CONFECTIONERY
Faux about seven o'clock last night till an *** early hour this morning the sky to the west was warmed up' with good wishes this of the Colony was vividly lit up in a man- forenoon, by a large number of residents, ser to suggest the occurrence of a serious fro who had been invited by the Manager (Me | at...no great distanca from the Coloos. A. C. Marshall) to look around the offices Many conjectares were rifs as to the couse. of the new Bank. We have already given of the illumication. We learn from various a brief description of the building, and sources, and the information his dean everyone who has inspected the new Bank confirmed on inquiry at the Kowloon office officçe will readily admit that the Branch of the Imperial, Maritime Chiness -- of the Chartered Bank in Hongkong has Customs, that a large jook named the now been settled into pramises worthy of Kong Tai, bound for Cantoa from the ŝpancial Institution of which it forms Hongkong, caught fire beeldy the Cus- The firs park The main office is handsome and toms Station at Capsuimoon. spacious, and Compares favourably with broke out at:7 p.m., and sa the junk vag anything of the kind in the Far East, ex-loaded with 7,000 cases of kerosine oil, in cepting perhaps the palatial offices of our addition to general cargo, she burned fiersely very own Hongkong and Shanghai institu- for searly sight bours. When last seen by tion. The arrangements in the boxement, the Customs officials she was drifting out to for the treasury and the movement of ses by the Ship Pass.- No loss of life is re- FRUIT JELLIES, PARISIENS, CRYSTALLISEN
mga bullion, ara es complote as can possibly be ported. The Customs officers stood by in the APLICOM, CHERRIES, GREENGAGES, 10 made ad altogether the Chartered Bank Kopane plazace and a gig, but would rens
people are now housed in as comfortable der no vesistance in consequence of the rapid- and business-like style as any similar bank spread of the fire and the intense heat ing fastitution in the East. The numerous from the burning cargo. The Custome visitora drank to the nunsess of the Bank pontoon had to be towed away into safely, and its popular manager, and to the from We understand the Colonial Ficating Engine and profitable circulation of the contents of west to lead acidianos, but the "Jook 1950 the roulle during the coming ye
war berund help before her arrival,
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CONSERVEE
from the very best Paristan Houses,
including-
LABGE ÅSORTMENT,
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED,
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841. Hongkong, November 17, 1894,