THE
"To-day's Advertisements. Today's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements, Rod, My H. Borier, and 27 Chiasse,
NOTICE. 1
THE NORDEUTSCHER LIGED COMPANY'
NEW STEAMER PRINZ HEIN- RICH will be ON VIEW o MONDAY AFTERNOON, the 4th March 4.0., and Captain B. EAGELSART and the Company's Auzers will be pleased to see the RESID. ENTS of HONGKONG on Board from 3
to 6 p.in.
Cards of Admission can be obtained At the Undersigned.
MELCHERS & Co., Agents.
Googkeng, February 25, 1805,
393
ARMY CONTRACTS, 1895-96," EALED TENDERS, in Duplicate, miil |
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR SWATOW.
The Co.'s Starship
Fokien,
Captain Davis, will be despatched for the above be Resoired up to Noon, UB FRI- DAY. 8tle March, 1850, for the following Port, ou WEDNESDAY, the 27th Lust.; at
Daylight, ANNUAL CONTRACTS required for Hen Mastery's TROOPS at. HoNuXONA,
1.-SUPPLY of PROVISIONS, COAL,
WOOD, &c. 2.-PURCHASE of EMPTY PORTER
BUGSHEADS.
Tenders must be made on Printed Forms,
"In the Auiter of ROBERT FRASER-bieb, together with any further informs: tion required, can be obtained at the BMITH, Deced..
BELLQUARTER PRICE. B. Gariat Buildings, between 10 am. sud 4 p.10. DALLA
JERSONS INDEBTED to the above PERSONS IN DURG by PAVING the AMOUNTS DEE to the SHROFF of THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
0. F. A. SANGSTER,
Acting Registrar
and Official Administrator.
Hongkong, February 25, 1895.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
306
BE Undersigned has received izstrau- tions from 0. F, SANDSTER, EGR Oficial Administrator, to Bell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY
AND
MONDAY,
the 28th February and 4th March 1895, EACH DAY, Commencing at 2.30 p.m., at the Residence of the late
Mr. ROBELT FRASER-SMITH, PADDER'S BILL,
THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &o.,
comprising:-
TAPESTRY with PLcan-CoVeRer Draw- ING ROOM SUITES, CUNEY GLASS, CON- BOLE GLASS, OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, Unнokos, and WATER COLOURS, CAUPETS and HEARTH BUGS,
GABALLERS and Gas-Blackers, OKIPFONIERS, GLASS BOOKCASIB. CURIOS, ALABASTER and AGATE ORSA. MENTE, CHINA VASES, IVORY CARVINGS, &c. DINING
BACKS
MAHOGANY EXTENSION FIDEBOARD with GZARR
DINNER WAGGON.
ENGLISH-MAUS MAHOGANY LEATHER- COVERED DINING ROOM SUITE.
CROCKERY, GLASS, and PLATED WARE, SILVER RACE CUPS. BLAURWOOD INLAID TABLES and STODIA, BLACKWOOD QULJO STAND and Tanger. DOUBLE
BLS and SINGLE IRON BED-STEADE. WARDROBES With Glass Doers, UREYAL LASH, MARBLE TOP DRESSING TABLE, Bori WASHSTANDS.
1 BROADWOOD & SON'S GRAND PIANO,
1 HRINGMEAD & Son's GRAND PIANO.
1 CHICKERING SQUARE PLANO.
1 HARMONIUM.
16 Pocket BILLIARD TABLE, with HALLS, Cuss, &c., Oompleta, by J. BISNETT & Co.
2 TELESCOPES and STANDS.
4 PONT TRAPS.
1 JINRICKSHA.
Alse,
Catalogues will be issued and the whole to bo on View on and after Wednesday, the 27th Iast,
TERMS OF BALE. As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer!
Rongkong, February 26, 1896,
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
CHINESE PORCELAIN AND CURIOS.
THE
992
THE Undersigned has received instrue
tions to Sell by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 2nd March, 1893, commencing at 2,30 p.m., at his Salea Rooms, Duddell Street, (Just received"from the North),
▲ VERY FINE COLLECTION or CHINESE PORCELAIN AND CURIOS, comprising:-
FINE SPECIMENS of VASKS, Dunes, Bowie, Etc., in SANG-DE-BOTE, LIVE DOLOB, BLUS and Warra, APPLE GREEN, BLACK and GoLD, BLUE and GOLD, IMPE-
The right to reject the lowest nr, 207 | Tender is reserved.
HEADQUARTER OFFICE; BA
Hongkong, February 25, 1895.
385
OMFORTABLE ROOMS, with or Muut Bard, at Nu 4, High Street, Bop the Civil Hospital Bath Rooms attached. Good view of the Harbour. Apply to Mrs. Lewis, at above address.
Hongkong, February 25, 1895.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
384
FOR SHANGHAI FIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through water for NINGPO, CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZEJ
The Co.'s Steamship
Dardanus,
Capt. GREGORY, will be dospatched an above on
WEDNESDAY, the 27th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
387
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, Hongkong, February 26, 1893.
STRATH LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR KOBE AND YOKOHANTA.
The Steamship
Strellcarion, SPLATT, Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports at Noon, on FRIDAY, the let Prox., instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, upply to
DUDWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, February 25, 1896, FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE AND· HAMBURG.
326
Calling at NAPLES for landing Passengers
if sufficient inducement offers). (Taking Cargo at through rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, HOTTER DAM, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL AND BREMEN.)
The Steamship
Hertha,
Captain YON BINZER, will ho despatched for the Above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 6th Mareb, at 4 p.m.
For Freight er Passage, apply to
'DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, General ManŞTER, Hongkong, February 25, 1895.
",
391
COMPANY, LIMITED. THE CHINA & MANILA 8TEAMSHIP
FOR MANILA (DIRECT).
The Co.'s Steamship
Zafiro, Captain GERARD, will be despatched for the above Por: on WEDNESDAY, the 27th Inst., a
ō p.u.
This Steamer has superior Accommoda. fint for Pearongots.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.,
Oral Managers. Jongkong, February 25, 1895,
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
389
The Stosunship
Azamor, Capt. NICHOLLS, will be despatched for the above
Ports on MONDAY, the 4th March. For Freight or Passage, apply to
386
TATA & Co., Agents. Hongkong, February 25, 1896. OCHAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
Myrmidon, Captain Bow, will be despatched as above on
the 17th March.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIKE, Agente. Hoogkung, February 25 1896
·SHIPPING
388
February 24- Frejr, Danish steamer. 397, C. L Strand, Pakhoi Baliruary 21, and Hoihow 23, eral. ARNHOLD, KABɛɛKG & Co.
CHINA, MAIL. Mr Cheang Bon Heng, Capi. Long, Mr A. For Shanghai: from Brindisi, Mr. Bruce Robertion from Bingapore, Meters Wen- sell, J. F. Smith and servant, For Tokn. kema: from London. Mr H. J. Smith; from Naples
Ar A. R. Huntsy from Bombay, F. U. Farmer from Brindisi, Mr W. Mis Bold, and Mixe Madoley; from Oulosabo, Capt. and Mrs Brown
Per Maches, from Bangkok, 75 Chiesa. For Tung, from Shanghai, Me E. T. Mill, 1 European, add 16 Chinese....
... DEFANIKI
Per Nuschung, for Shanghai, 20 Chinese. Por Parthian, for Salgon, 10 Chines Par Haitan, for Amoy, Mrs Dunne, and Mr J. B. Fatel; for Fonobow, Me W. F. Wanyon
Fer Merano for Sandakan, Father Poter, Mesars Korcaki and Wilson,
Por Malaces, for Shanghai, Mr. H Byron and 2 Sisters, Sisters Theress and
Conningham.
To Deraler.
Per Progress, for Touroa, 30 Chinero, Per Peiyans, for Shanghai, 15 Chinesa. Per Freyr, for Hoihow, 10 Chinese, Per Hailong, for Swatow, Messrs W. Ferd and Rome; for Amoy, Me Thomas.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Tsinan reports: Had strong NW. gale on Japanese Coast, fine weather, variable wind in China Sea.
The British stounior Beatrice reports: End fresh bead wind and sea throughout.
The British steamer Fakten reports! Had light winds and bazy weather.
The British s'enmer Fukun raporta: From Woosung to Ocksen, had light winds and fine weather, with smooth soo; to Cup Chi Point, had light 8.W. winds and hazy weather; to port had light variable winds and calma and fino clong weather, with smooth ou
The British steamer Coplie reports! Very Blue weather throughout, N.Emon. scon very light in the Indian Ocean, with hot weather and calm res. Passad Singapore 10.30 18th February; and thence to Hongkong, moderate to hight N.E. winds and head sc
The Danish steamer Activ reports: Moderate breeze from N.-Eastward, with hazy westbor, and beary swell running
The British steamer Ravena reports; Had fresh and strong monsoon and fine.
The British steamer Zefiro reports Bad moderate Northerly winds throughout the passage, and fine clear weather.
The British steamer Machete reports: Left Koh-si-ching on 18th February, had fine pleasant weather, moderate, S. E. to SW. winds to Pale Qui; thence to Cape Varella, bad
22nd, eff Three Kings, 6. Strathavarella to port, modo- from Salgon for spoke s Hongkong. Fram rate toonzoon and fine weather.
!
MEMUS, FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Daylight-Halong leaves for B'tow, As. Noon.Ravenna leaves for Shanghai.. 4 p.m.--Priyang loaves for Sha ghai
General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, February 27-
*
con-Auction of Sundries at B, M. Naval Yard.
MONDAY, FYRUARY 25, 1895,
DIETHA On the 15th Insky at 7 Yamamoto-dori, binson and Company...
THANAPOSING and Cabin Pianos, at W.
Icon, Kabe, the Wils of O. Korra, of a 800
At Shanghai, the Wife of Captain A. E. FLAGS of Son. J
THI
were 123 Europeans and 1819 Chinese visitors to the City Hall Museum At No. 12, Minghong Road, Shanghai, on during the week ending Feb. 25. the 20th Instant, the Wile of B. A. BOUZA, of Sou.
MARRIAGES.
Tan L. and O., Expres states that Me
On the 9th January, at St. Andrews', Charlos Denby, jun,, Sebretary of the Wells Street, London, Duncan Bouroux Valted Staton Legation at Poking, was to MACKINTOS, san of the late Enes Mac- leave Southampton for New York on the kintosh, of Daviot, Inverness-shire, to
Mosting of Eothen Mark Lodge LOUIBAT, daughter of the Hon Mr. 28th January in the American Iner Paris. THURSDAY, February 28
Noan, Mesting of Shareholders of The Justice Kokawich, 19 Park Crescent, TBB N... Daily News pablishes a souse",
Green
aland
Cement Co., Ltd., at the Leaden. Offices.ing
Company's
On the 16th February, at H.L.G.M. tional articla opon 'Shangbaža Moni Sup- Goods
Stormes Sydney unclaimed Consulate-General aud afterwards at the after Nost subject to rent.
per
6.30 p.m.-Meeting of Zelland Lodge.
Mesting of Royal Hongkong Yacht Club at the Hongkong Club. FRIDAY, March 1:
Exchange,
HONGKONG, February 25, 1805,
On Lochn
Peak Wire,
On demand,
"
30 days' eight,
4 months' sight,
Grodita,
Documentary, rekat sin' atglit,"
On Paris
Oa demand, ...
Credits, 4 months' sight,
Ou Borlin-Demand,
On New York-
Ou demand,
Oredits, 30 dage sight, Wire, On Bombay-
On
Ou demand, Caloutte
Wire
On demand,
On Shanghai
On demand,
::
30 days' eight, prívalo pajer Gold Leaf, 100 fios (per tal Jorerolgni (Bank's buying rate) Silver (par oz.)
1/11
... 1/11
1/112
2,0
201
2.47 4.52 1.09
1821
183
183
Elms, Shanghai, the residence of J. J. ply, from which we arrive at the con Buchheister, Eaq, by Pastor I, Hack clusion that Hongkong in abla, în ona vas. mann, FREDI. AUGUST GOTTHARD, third pent at least, to give the Model Settlement
a start and bunt it easily, sun of Joba Arnold Ellert, Beg. of Bro- mon, Germany, to CAROLINE EDITH ELIZA BETH, daughter of the late Doctor Falford, of London
Tan silver shield to be presented to the non-commissioned officers of the 1st Batta
The publication of the site commence!lion Shropshire Light Infantry, in recog- nition of their work during last year's at 7.20 p.m.
Plazue, fe, by kind permission, on view at Mesta Lane, Cranford and Co.'s, where it will remain for a few days. A similar shield is also ready for presentation to the Palico Foros.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL. The Empress of Japan left Shanghai for Hongkong on Feb. 25, at 9 am, and may be expected hers about 3 p. on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
It is refreshing to read the Hongkong, por respondent to the N-f. Daily Wears when he trouts of matters theatrical. In his Latest lucubration to our long-suffering oon.
The N. P. 4. 5. Such left Yokohama for temporary he sapiently states that The Ma- this port, vis Japan parts, on Feb. 24gistrate (which the Hongkong A.D.O. ja 1821 The P. M. 3. Fort, with the AMSBICAN going to put into rehearsal) was brought MAIL of February 2, leaves Nagtank out very euconssfelly in London: two or on Tuesday, Feb. 20 (morning), and thrae yesta ago. We are afraid to any may be expected here on or about how long ago it is since we saw this extra- Friday, March 1.
vagant comedy, but it is noscer tan- gears age than two or three since it 'was brought out very successfully in London,"
The D. D. B. s. 8. Oceana, from Hamburg, Left Singapors on Feb. 19, and may be sxpected here on or about Feb, 28, The O. S. 8. Co.'s. Dardan left
$10.00 951.50
...27 fuck
HONGKONG REGISTER,
Previous Un date maj Ön kaleat day stip. 10 ..
30.15
30.23
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Barometer Tomperatare Elumidity Direction of
Wiad....
Force 200| Weather.......
high sea. trong monsoon, with very Rain.........*********]
The British stoamer Taisang roports: From Shanghai moderate Southerly winds, with fins clear weather, and smooth sea to Gen-Tang-ying; thence light monsoon, with amooth. sos, and fine clear weather, to arrival.
Pekin, British steamer, 118, Parker, Amoy February 22, General,-CHINESE.
Tainan, British steamer, 1,450, G. Ram- -BUTTERFIELD & SWIRL say. Kebe via Moji February 17, General.
Lifoc, German str. 1,530, G. C. Blethon, Shanghai fobru ry 20, and Swatu 23, Geb- ural.CABLOWITZ & Co.
Beatrice, British stoamer, 1,442, J. Edvard Saigon February 1P, Paddy, Rico and Meal-DODWELL, CAHLILL & 0.
Fokien, British steamer, 500, W. J. Davis,
This Steamer has superior Accommoda-Swatos February 24, General-DoveLAS tion for First and Second Class Passengers, STRAMBI Co.. and carries a Ductor and a Stewardess.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, February 25, 1896.
Fushwa, British steamer, 1,504, W: H. Lunt, Shanghai February 21, General. C. M. S. N. Oq.
Orange Grove, British barquo, 325, Atkins, 395 Albany, W.A., December 21, Sandalwood..
GILMAN & Co.
Occidental & Oriental Steam-`
Ship Company.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROFT, SIA
AND
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
STEAMERS. ATLANTIO & OTHER CONNECTIN
HONOLULU,
MAL YELLOW, 5-CLAW DRAGON, HAWTHORN FIA INLAND BEA OF JAPAN AND and other DECORATIONS from the MING DYNASTY. THE LENS OF KANG-HI, YUNG-CHING, KIEN-LUNG, TO MORE MODERN DATES. ·
OLD BRONZER, CLOISONNÉS, FINE JADE ORNAMENTS, CARVINGS, BxVRE-HOTTLES, SILE EMBROIDERIES,
And
OTHER CURIOS. Catalogues will be issued prior to Sale, On View from Friday, the 1st March. TEBES OF SALE-As customary.
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, February 26, 1895,
ZETLAND
No. 55.
LUDGE,
20
N Emergency MEETING of the above LODGE will be held in the FREE MASONS HALL, Zetland Streof, MONDAY, the 4th March, at 8.89 for
DA
PROFOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,
1.
Belgic (vin Nagasaki THURSDAY, Feb, 28,
Kobe, Inland Sas
at daylight.
and Yokohama)...)
Coptic (via Naga Tursday, March 18.
aski, Kobo, Ioland Sea & Yokohama) Gaelic (via Nagranici,
at noon.
at noon.
Kobe, Inland Sea,TUESDAY, April 9, Yokohama and f Honolulu)......
1. Steamekip BELUIC will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, vid NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA THURSDAY, and YOKOHAMA, on 28th February, at Daylight, connection being made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghal.
Steamers of this line pass through the INLAND BEA OF JAPAN and call at
9 p.m. precisely. VISITING BRETHREN are HONOLULU, and passengers are allowed to
304
cordially INVITED to attend.
Hoogkong, February 25, 1805. KORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
AND RAILROAD COMPANIES. PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG,
(SUBJECT TO ALTERATIQN).
Bikh............... 1 Tuesday March 19,
to
· CRAWFORD,” sailing at Noon, on their famailios, aid full faro, re-1
THURSDAY, 28th February will proudl to VICTORIA, B.O., and TACOMA,
KOBE
Coptic, British atoainer, 3,744, H. St, G. Lindsay, .N.R., Cardiff January 15, Coal: -0. &0. S. S. CJ.
Pradyce, Norwegian steamer, 1,002, H Borgersen, Saigon February 19, Ride. MELCHERS & Co.
Activ, Danish steamer, 350, H. W. Storm, Pakboi February 21, and Hoihow 23, Cles oral, Piga and Fowls.A. B. MARTY.
February 25-
Pasting, British steamer, from Canton. Priyang, German steamer, from Canton. Ravenna, British steamer, 1,915, Francis Gle, Bombay February 7, and Singapore 19, Mails and General.-P. & O. 8. N. Co. Zafiro, British steamer, 675, Gerard, Masila February 22, General.-SHEWAN & [Co.
ཐཱ་
Maches, British steamer, 095, Ges. Au. derson, Bangkek February 16, and Koh- ei-chang 18, Timber and Rice,YEN FAX
HONG.
Taisang, British str., 1,505, H. W. Hogg, Ohinking February 22, General.-JAR DINE, MATHESON & CO..
DEPARTURES. February 24- Malacca, for Shanghai. Nangang, for Capten. Piston, British gunbost, for Todia, Rattler, British gant oat, for a cruise. Nanchang, for Shanghat. Farthin, for Baigon. Gloucester City, for Saigon. Haitan, fer Swatow,' &c. Tetartes, fer Saigon. Keng Hong, for Singapore.
February 25:
Faating, fer Swaluw. Ethiope, for Moji. Puhun, for Canton. Life, for Canton.
CLEARED. Ifaitoong, for Swatow, &c. Progress, for Touren. Peiyang, for Shanghai. Frejr, for Huibow, Sabine Rickmers, for Shanghai,
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:--
For SHANGHAL-
Par Ravenna, Registration at 10.45 a.m., Losters at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, the 26th Instant (Lare Lottere, 13.10 to 11.30 a..)
Por Feing, at 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 26th inst.
For YOKOHAMA,—
និង
4 p.
30.13
Highest open air comperstars on the 2000 Lowest open air temperaturo on the 24.9
F FIGO, First Assistant.
Hoogkong Observatory. Feb. 25, 1895.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. the 1st January, 1895, the Sub FROM
scription to the CHINA MAI will be as fallons:
For the Quarter...........87.00
Mostb..........
2.50
Singapore on Fob. 20, and is due bere on or about Feb. 20, The aa Kutsang, from Calcutta and Straits, left Singapore for this port on Feb. 20, at 3 p.m., and may be expented here on or about Feb. 26.
SHARP earthquake shook was felt t Shanghai on the 16th inst., about 7 minutes past 8 o'clock. The earth waYA apparently had four undulations and lasted two seconds, being accompanied by peculiar
The N. G. I... Hormida left Singapore sounds with four short intervals between The earthquako. was faltat for this port an Feli, 21, and may be them. expected bore en or about March 1.
Yangtzepos Police Station, the Hongker The Azamor loft Singapore on Febuary Police Station and many other places in
23, and may be expected here en or About March 1.
་"་
Hongkaw, the Central Bell tower, and the
The P. &0. extra as, Manila, from Lon-English Settlement, while it was also felt don, left Bombay for this port on Febby the shipping and at Sicawej. Windows and doors shicok and hanging lamps vib
18.
A courte of tigers have been seen in the rated and people went out to see what was the matter. The shock was felt mers outskirts. of Singapore.
severely in the upper stories of houses than on the ground door. There was apparently a slighter tremor about a quarter of an hour later.
W. LOBINSON and Company for the highest class Piano Tuning and Repairing,
Tas . . Azamor sailed from Singapore for this port on the evening of the 23rd, and
Copies of the 'CHINA MALL may bay he expected to arrive here on or about
vbisinod at the Hongkong Hotel,
CHINA MAIL OFFICE; Hongkong.
Per Carradale at 11.30a.m., on Wedner A. S. WATSON & Co.,
day, the 27th inst.
For SINGAPORE.—
T'er Euplectela, at 10.33 a.m., on Wednes
dag, the 27th inst.
For KOBE & YOKOHAMA.-
·Per Strathcarron, nt 11.30 am., on Wed-
nesday, the 27th inst
CUTTA.. For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL
Per Lightning, at 2.30 p.m., on Wednes
day, the 27th inst.
Per Pe-yi, at 4-30 p.m., on Wednesday, For SHANGHAI & TIENTSIN.-
the 27th just,
For MANILA, -- '-
Par Zafiro, 54.30 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 27th inst.
For SWATOW & BANGKOK.---
For Mongkut, at 9.30a.m., on Thursday,
the 28th inat.
For; KOBE, YOKOHAMA, VICTORIA,
B.O., & TACOMA-
Por Tacoma, Registrative, 10 ara, Let-
For
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1811,
Wines and Spirits.
All these are SELECTED by our LONDON House, bought direct at first hand, im- ported in wood and bottled by ourselves, thos saving all intermediate profits and onabling us to SUPPLY the BEST GROWruz at
MODERATE PRICES.
the 1st prox.
The last of the Evening Performances of Robinson Crusoo attracted annormions house, numbers of persons being unable to obtain admission. We understand the re
·THE P. M. . . Peru, with wails &o, from
ceipts on Saturday night wire over 81030 Dau Frassisen to the 2nd inst., has arrived eandals of the ADO.
at Nagasaki, and leaves tor`siris ***The audience was ur enthusiaatio ad it was morrow morning
VESSELS IN TOG Docks At Kowloon Quiros, Irene, Phra Chom Kino, Castilla, Propontis
Cosmopolitan-Olan han. Aberdies-Strathcarron.
numerous, and all the favourite items were applauded to the eshe. Mis Hagen and Mrs Brown were repeatedly encored, si were also the ladies in the 'Fan' and The Boral tributes 'Spanish dansa, would have filled a good-sized wegzon, and this part of the show was being distinctly
THE Empress of Japan arrived at Shangoverdeue; it would be better, whom such bai at 1 pm. yesterday, and left agato at large quantities of Lowers are sent, for them 9am. to-day for Hongkong, where she may to go to the stago-door instead of over the be expected to arrive about à p.m. on Wod footlights. The Ences naturally formed the nesday. The Silk ex Empress of China subject of the principal topical allusions, oat Mr Caldwell, mounted and carrying was delivered in New York on the 23rd many of which were very cloverly worked instao
the popular colours of Mr David Gillies, was simply immense. Another new festure- was the introduction of the Hornpipe, tar- pitally danced by Me Shelford, R.N., nið The first she lost about four days from Bin- much amorecent was caused by the spr gapore, and the second just as she was guing pearlucs of Japan in the march of al into New Harbour. It was expected she uations. At the fall of the curtain there would be detained a week.
Tax steamer Jopack, Capt. C. de la Perollo, arrived at Singapore on the 17th inat. from
PRICE LISTS, with full details, to be lapas minus two of her propeller blades, tors, 11:00 am,, on Thursday, the had on application. 28th inst, instead of as previously notified.
NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA PORT.After removal should be a month Per Verona, at 11:30 .., on Friday,
before use.
When required for the 1st Mareb.
drinking at once it should be ordered to be decanted at the Disperuaty before being sent out.
For MACAO, TIMOR, PORT DARWIN, ISLAND, COOK. THURSDAY
BRIS. TOWNSVILLE, TOWN, BANE, BYDNEY & MELBOURNE. (Supplementary wail on board till time of departure. Exica postage 10 cents.) Per Feinan, at 2.30. p.m., on Saturday,
the and Marph
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PAUKET - The United States Mail Packot Belgic will bo despatched on TUESDAY, the 2015 February, with Mnile for Japan, San Francisco, the United Stater, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows
4.00. Registry ceases.
6.90 PAL: Post Office olosce, but Corres
poudenco may be posted on board the Packet, with Cute Fee of 10 cents extra Pestage until the time of departure.
جملة
"MAHS DE TUZ Brivion PACKET, —
The British Contract Packet Kaisar-+ Hind will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 20b Instant, with-Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries be yond,vid Brindisi to the Straite Settlements, Netherlands India, Ber- mah, Gerion, Adon, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The usual hours will bo chserved in sloring:
the Mails, &e.
ULARET.Our Clarate, including the lowest priced, are guaranteed to be
were load calls for Mr Mitchell, atago manager; Me Caldwell, who taught and FIELD-Mambal Count Yamsgate, who is deigned the dances; and Mr Biptista, The Pantomime season closed with the now fally recovered from the illnass which the scenic artist. Caused his return to Japan, is said to earnestly desire reappointment to active matice performances this afternoon, which service. Ho is residing in Hiroshima, and was well attended. Many of the youngsters. daily attends Headquarters.
ware invited to witness the entertainment by the generosity of the A.D.0, Com- We are pleased to announce, says our mittee; and the young folks enjoyed! Shanghai moraing contemporary of the themselves fmmonsely. the genuine product of the juice of 18th lost, that there is no foundation for
the reported death of Mr Charles Donty, NEW Piano Repairing Machinery arrived for the grape and are not artificially
jur., as Colonel Denby telegraphed to this W. Robinson and Company, made from raisine and currants, as port yesterday that his son was alive and well. is generally the case with Cheap
Wines BEANDY.All our Brandy is guaranteed
to be pare Cognac, the difference in
price being merely a question of age and vintage, HADNOG OPO WHISKY.--All our Whisky is of excellent
Tax Times to hand by the English mail contains the following curious Renter has our friend bcou misled again 1-
4Yokoh»ron, Jan. 24, Two English women, German woman, and a Chinese woman, who were found in
Tat design for the Memorial Window. lo Captain Vesey has been received by this matt and will be submitted to the C.- mittes at its next meeting. The upper lights are filled with angels bearing a scroll, on which is Greater love hath no mall han this, that a man lay down his life for the Shenlong lighthouse by the Japenes, his friends. In one of the lower lights in were instracted to burn the light as ouel, St. Michael as an emblem of the triumph and were promised the same wages or they of quail over evil, and in the other light is St. Albao, who was a Briton and a soldier, had received from the Chinese."
and who did literally lay down his lifa for friqud; for he oxchanged glothes with Christion print who was under mantence Adusies! Sir E. Fremantle's squadron, left of death and when he had escaped 3t. Alban for Trincomalee yesterday, where she will in civilian dress gave himself up and was recommission and receive her new row martyred on the spot where now stands St. at the top is to be Captain Veray's mono- The gunboat Butter was to have left for Alban's Cathedral. In the smal opening Formosa on Wednesday, bus left yester-
giment being the red and white rose, these day. The cruiser Mercury goes to Bingaram. The badge of the Shropshiro Ka« have been worked in as a border. The pore on Wedosaday. Tarzanaruic news has been resolved in motto of the Regiment: Aveto sp'endore t'em? Nagasaki and Gonoura was interrupted on which appears at the bottom of the window, bughal that the Goreno oable between urge (I will seleo in greater splendour), the tight of the 17th, and was not in order is also suggested by putting the setting satt on the 18th, so it would have been impor-in the background of St. Alban and the rising in greater splendour in the uppse sible for the Japanoss to forward messages from Talienwas to Japan as usual. - This" parts with the angels. It is hoped that the posted (from A. S. WATSON & CO. LIMITEDay partially account for the pients of funds at the disposal of the Committee will
quality and of greater age than most H. M. B. Pigem, uno of the guebeats transferred to the Chius Station from the brands in the market The Scotchiest Indies some months ago, to augment
Whisky marked 'E' is universally popular and is pronounced by the ¿best local connuïeseurs to be supe rior to any other brand in the Houg
Market. Long
break their journey at any point en route::
Through Passengers Tickets granted to England, Francs, and Germany by all trans Atlantic lines of Scentiars, and to tho prin- cipal cities of the United States or Canada. Rates and particulars of the various routes
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED. may bo obtained upon application.
Special rates (first class only) are granted
Per Freir, from Pikhoi, 48 Chinese. Per Lifeo, Irom Shanghai, Mr Ward, And
HOURS OF OLÓSING THE Tasoma.......................' ! Thursday February 28. to Missionaries, members of the Naval
144 Chinese. Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services,
ENGLISH AND FRENOH MALLS, Per Fakien, from
rom Swatar, Mr Potter, European officials in service of China Goverment ofEcials and
When the Packets leave at Noon. Chipess Ma and GO Victoria........................ ]. Trosday | April 93
Por Fushun from Shanghai, 30' Chinese.
The following hours will be observed in Steamship TACOMA, Captain Bond Japan, sud tɔ
Per Passengers who
Orange Grove, from Albany, WA,
closing the Halls for Europe, &c, by the English and French Fackets, whiph they Japan (or
Per detis, from Pakhol, 37 Chinese, (or sice zaraa) within cue year, will Mrs Atidps and child embarking at San Francisco for China or
Par Zafiro, from Mailla, Mesta J. Q.leave at Noon. The Money Order Olico be allowed a discount of 10 per cent. This allowance does not apply in through fares Hill, guel de Vilars Coasteroni, Leidru will be closed at 6 the day before
8.00 4.-Posting of Prices Current and Sainz y
Boneficio G. de la Parra, Ugurlaga,
Circulars death me of Thrice issued to Japally from China and Japan to Europe,
Current and Circulate may and to Canadian and
All Farcol Packages should be marked te
(Prabu patud up to 10 o'doule L'acifo
the Per Band, for Hongkong: from Los United States Points,
ཅ the Min Bich-Melbourne, Miss Rioh-Mel-
Liod in bundles, counter if they Company's Offor Consular Invoices of Goods for United ross la fall; and same will be reddited 7 Europeans, and 87 Chiuse.
in quadroplicate;
by country, with the adirceace off to be genylus, when bought direct from us States Points should be
Themas, R. N., HA. Zaunther, 4. G.
in_the_Colony ue from our authorised Coanular Invoices to accompany large bourne, Sub Lente G. F. Youel, R., and and copy must be at droplists; day orvious to all until 5 p.m
and M. T. R.N...
White, R., Act-Lieuts
10,00 Registry ceas steamer to the care of The Freight Agent destined to polute beyond Han Franche
C. Rimmer, RN B.N. end Ar W. Jamen
of 10.30 .-Posting
Newspapers, Agents at the Coast Forts Northern Pacific Railroad, Tacoma, Wash. In the United States, chould be sent to
Mr. J. Patrals, R. N., Mr Satton and eon,
Books, and Patterns 084508. Farrels must be sent to our Office with Company's Offron, addressed to the Gol address inarked in full by 5 pm, on the lector of Customs, San Francisco.
Mieaars Underwood, O. R. Agner; 11,00. Mail dioses. children For further information to Freight Me RJ B. Bentley, bira Bentley and day provions to sailing.
Brindisi, Mins Biahfoot Wade, Capt. For further ruferniation as to Passage or Pasage, apply to the Agency of th
W. V. Eccles, Mra Ecoles and child, Miss Company No. 7, Prays Central Freight, apply to
Weddersports from Bombay, MJ M jarder from Penang. Mr Chead Chir 184 Song and natire servant frem Bingsport,
SEA,
BHANGHAL INLAND
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents Isnuary 25, 1808,
of the
JS VAN BUREN,
17 Honghou, February 25, 1800
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however
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LATE: LT10) canta late fee op to 11.10.) with
We only guarantee our Wines and Spirila
11.30 M., after which hour, they mayTHE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
be sent on Board with the same late
Hongkong, January 1, 1859,
news from our Spaniel Darkespondent via Farmit of this effective design being married