Anotions.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
No. 39.
HE following Particulars and Condi Tous of SALEof CROWN LAND by PUELIO AUCTION, to be hold on the Spot, on MONDAY, the 24th day of February, 1896, at 4 p.m., are pablished for general information.
By Command,
Entertainments.
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HAL L.
THE CHINA MAIL
To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.
THE HONGKONG AMATEUR H
DRAMATIO CLUB
WILL DIVE
A THIRD PERFORMANCE
OF
'TRIAL BY JURY'
ANI
'Creatures of Impulse,
THIS EVENING, (SATURDAY), 22nd Feb., Commencing at 9:30 p.m. precisely. TICKETS can be obtained at the THEA THE ROVAL, on and after Saturday, the 15th February, at 9.50 ..
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary, COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OYFICH,
Hongkong, 8th February, 1896, 371
Particulars and Conditions of the Latting
to be by Public Auction Balo, so he held on 1896, at 4 p.m., by Order of His Br.
Booking Office-open from 9.30 a.m. to cellency the Governor, of Three-Lots) of Crown Land, at North Point, in4 p.m. Except on Race Daya, whon it ciuses
at Noon.
the Colony of Hongkong, for a term 999 years.
of
Particulars of the Lots.
Registry Locality.
No.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
No. 40.
THE following Particulars and Condi
LAND
PUBLIC AUCTION, to be held on the Spot, on TUESDAY, the 25th day of February, 1896, at 3 p.m., are published for general information.
By Command,
"ONGKONG VOLUNTEER JORPS.
Cours QXDERS FOR WEEK ENDING
20TH FEBRUARY, 1896.
FIELD LATTERY. No. 347,-APPOINTMENTS--The fol- lowing extract from Government Graelle of 8th February, 180, is published for in-
formation
Government Notification, No. 35. With reference to Government Notifica-
ilon No. 22 of 23rd January last, H.E. the
has been pleased to appoint UND STEDMAN, Ea, M.D.,
0.
142
to be Surgeon Lisutonant in the Field Rat
of Hongkong Volunteer Corps,
the Supernumerary to the Establishutout, S. Q. 7.2.06.
No. 348-RESIGNATION-No.. fauner W. DUNCAN has best permitted in rezign on
on Jerving the Colony, died 18.2.96. WEDNESDAY, No. 349. DRILL 26th Instant, pt. Gun, Headquarters,
Flein Clothea DAY, 20th Instant, Route March and 7 p
No. 300-GUN PRACTICE-SATUR-
Perform-quieters at 2.15 pm. sharp.
Practice at North Point. Fall is Head-
PRICES $3.00, $3.00 and $1.00.
The Public art Reminded that NO CHITS WILL BE TAKEN at the Booking
Office.
LAVE TRANS 16 Mintes after
Hongkong, February 22, 1896.
ADCO,
950
6.30
p. n.,
Uniform-Serga, helmets, and side artas. Transport will be provided (if necessuzy} for Dock Detachment,
No. 851-GUN LAYERS' EXAMINA-
INDO-OHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIIITED,
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
The Cu.' Stormship
Wingsing
Capt. S. WILDE, will bo despatched as above on
TUESDAY, the 25th Instant, at 3 pan.
For Freight or Passagu, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, February 22, 1896.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
FOR SHANGHAI, JINSEN AND NAGASAKI.
The Co.'s Steamship
Nagato Muru,
414
Capt. T. S. KENDERDINE, will be despatched for the above Forts on or about the 27th Instant, at 5 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, Hongkong, February 22, 1806.
417
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA
FOR BOMBAY, VIA SINGAPORE AND COLOMBO,
To-day's Advertisements, rios WEDNESDAY, 26th inst., at(Culling at PENANG if inducement offers)
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONGKONG.
IN BANKRUPTØY.
No. 10 or 1895.
NOTICE.
Za the Mutter of KWOK PO SHAN, Deceased, tatoly carrying on Business us Cattle Dealer and Batcher at No. 78, First Street, Victoria, Hongkong, ander the Firm Nanes of KAM HING and TSUI HING.
J. H. STEWART LOOKHART, A rod and is PAYABLE
372
Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 8th February, 1890, Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Auction Sale, to no hold on TUESDAY, the 25th day of February, 1806, at 3p.m., by Order of His Excel- Lenny the Governer; of One Lot of Crown Land, at Wanchai, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 99 pears.
Inland
Particulars of the Lot.
South of
Est Wandbei
Boundary
Mirasure
menia
F
1 No. 1,658 Band
60
60,3000 000
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned has recoired instruc
Tons to Sell by Fablic Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 25th February, 1806, 230 p.m., al his Bales Rooma, Queen's Road,
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.,
(For Sundry Lecounts), Comprising :-
TAPESTRY with PLUSH-COVERED DRAW ING-BOOM SUITE.
BLACKWOOD TAELEA and STOOLS, BEVELLED GLÄKS OVERMANTELS, PRO- TURES, CARPET and Rous.
GLASH BOOK CAREs and Writing Tables, EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD, DINGER WAGGONS
CROOKERY.
GLASS and PLATED WARE, DOVTLE and SINGLÉ Iron BedsteadO. WARDROBES With BeverLD GLASS Dooms, CHEST OF DRAWERS, DRESSING TABLES and MARBLE-TOP WASHISTAMIS,
TWO JINDIOKEHAR
&.
&c.
TERMS OF SALE, AS customary,
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, February 18, 1808.
3.80
Hoad quarters at û p.m., only the under- mentioned who have been selected by 0. U. Field Battery
will be examined :- Uniform Sergs and Caps.
No.
118
Corporel H. MoPHA
No. 3 Corporal J. H. W. ARMSTRONG. No. 4 Guanor W. F. BAMSET,
No. 153 Gunner A. Brown.
W.DEAS.
No. 100 Gunner W.
No. 148 Gunner J. GILCHRIST. No, 135 Gunner H. HOMEY No. 119 Gunnot J. HENDERSON, No. 159 Gunnot J. A. INGLIS
No. 107 Gunner R. RUTTEL
No. 106 Gunnet W. STEWART. No. 106 Gunner G. WHITE. No, 352-SIGNALLING-At Head- quarters, MONDAY and WEDNESDAY,
o p.m.
Á" MACHINE GUN COMPANY. No. 355.-DRILL-There will be a Pre- minary Muskotry Instruotion Parade at Beadquarters on FRIDAY, 28th instant, at 5.30 p..
DIVIDEND of $12 PER CENT. Insat application at the LAND OFFICE on and after TUESDAY, the 25th Instant.
ARATHOON SETH,
Trustee.
Hongkong, 22nd February, 1896.
LAND OFFICE.
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF CHINESE PORCELAIN,
Uniform-Khaki Drill, helmets, puttion, 421 carbines, side arms, and pouches.
SILK EMBROIDERIES AND CURIOS.
THE Undersigned has received instrus- ties to Sell by Public Anction, ca
SATURDAY,
the 29th February, 1890, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at his Bulus Rooms, Daddell Strert,-
(Having jual reneised from the North),
A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF OLD CHINESE PORCELAIN AND
CURIOS,
comprising :—
MANY RARE and VALUABLE SPromess at MING, KANGHI, YUNGODING, -KIENLUNG and HER PORCEL JNA in FIVE COLORS, YELLOW, Arroa Guren, Blue and WHITE, IMPERIAL ANd DJBER DECORATION
BLACK and WHITE, REs and Wat Blck and Whura HAWTHORNS, RARE SANG DE EEUF, &c. &c.
JADE ORNAMENTS. BRONZES, CARVI 09, PARIS ENAMEL. PORCELAIN SCREENS, SNUFF-BOTTLES and OTHER CORFOS.
A VERY TINE LOT OF SILK EMBROIDERIES, 26., &c., &o. Catalogues will be issued price to Sale. On View from Friday, the 28th Febrasty.
TERMS OF SALE, --As customary.
GEO. T. EAGIMERT,
Auctioncer. Hongkong, February 22, 1896.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
No. 304.-RECRUITS COURSE OF MUSKETRY-SATURDAY, 29th inst.,
at Police Range, Kowloon (any Member wishing to fire may do uo).
Muster Now Peddar's Wharf at 2,30 p.m.. sharp. Froe Ammunition.
Uniform, Khaki Drill, helmets, pultios, carbines, aido arms, and pouches.
NOTICE. Applications frem Gentlenes desirous of joining the Corpe should be sent to VOLUN TEER HEADQUARrxas, when a copy of the Regulations, &c., will be sout, and any in- formation afforded.
By Order,
I
GORDON, CAPTAIN, R.A, Adjutant, I.K. V.C. Hongkong, February 22, 1896.
416
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR AMOY, FOOÙHOW & SHANGHAI
Tho Steamship
Kingan Captain Peres, will be despatched on TUES-
DAY, the 28th Instani, at Daylight, For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Agata Hongkong, January 22, 1896,
412
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
The Steamships
Frigga, Capt. F. Jacen, will be despatabed for the above Parts on TUESDAY, the 20th Instaat, at Koon.
The Co.'s Steamship
Hiroshima Maru, Capt. ANDYINEN, will bo tenpatched for the stove
Porla on FRIDAY, the 28th Instant, at bp.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
NIPPON YUBEN KAISHA Hongkong, February 22, 1896.
418
GLEN LINE OF STEAM PACKETS.
FOR LONDON PIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
Glenfruin, Captain Dix, .., will be despatched as abore on or about TUESDAY, the 3rd March.
For Freight or Panago, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, February 22, 1896.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. February 21
415
Hongkong, Fronch str., 742, O. Bastian, Haiphong February 19, and Hoihow 20, General.-A. R. MARTY.
Fobruary 22:
Nanyang, Gorman atcamer, from Canton. Loksaag, Britisk: steamer, from Cantou. Tritos, German str.. 1,190, P. Cornelsen, Bangkok February 12, Rice and Timber, TUNG KEZ & Oo,
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For CANTON,--
Per Poway, at 9 a.m., on Sunday, the
23rd inst
}
For SAIGON.-
Por Genmunia, at 9 a.m., on Sunday, the
23rd inst.,
For SHANGHAI.—
Per Singan, at 9 a.m., on Sunday, the
23rd last.
Pors. s. Rosetta, on Monday, the 24th instant. For Shanghai-Registry Cerses at 10.45 a.m. Mail closes at 14. Late Lotters received from 11.10 to 11.30 .., with 10 centa Late Fes. Moveable box on board
till time of departure. Eziza Postage
10 cents.
Per Foochote, at 2.30 p.m., on Monday,
the 24th fast.
Per Nanyang, at 3.30 p.m., on Monday,
the 94th inst
For SWATOW & SHANGHAI. —
Per Estug, at 5.30 am, on Monday,
the 34th lust.
For AMOY, FOOCHOW & SHANGHAT. Per Kontu, ai 2.30 p.m., on Monday,
the 4th inet,
For SHANGHAI & CHEFOO.-
Por Aweilin, at 30 p.m., on Monday,
the 24th inat.
MEMOS, FOK TO-MORROW. Shipping.
Daylight. Hailoong leaves for 'tow, &c.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1896.
20-The publication of this imus commenced Tuu Royal Packet Navigation Company of at 7.35 ..
Batavia, anys a French contemporary, in« tends to establish a line of steamers running between Balavia, Singapore, Salgon, Hai.
The China Mail.
| phong, Hongkong, and Japan. The round trip will take thirty olght days; twenty- HONGKONG, SATURDAY, VEDRUARY 22, 192afght vessels will be employed on the line.
LOCAL' AND GENERAL
PASSED SUEZ CANAD
Os Sunday morning, between 0 and 10.30 ✔clock, tho efcam-launch Daypring, carry.
10.30.
DurwAND BOUND: Ashdown, Januarying the Bethel g, will call alongside any 21; Dorothea Rickmers, Mektra, 28; russel haleting the answering pennant, to Kriemhild, Baluzie, 31; glain, Carmar convey man ashore to 11 a.. sorrica at St. thenshire, Priam, Feb. 4; estig Peter's (Seamen's) Churok, returning about Glenshic!, Pingsucy, Australia, 7; Shang. hai, 11; Toenka, 16. HexSWARD BOUND:Haberojsk, Jan. 7 ; Monmouthshire, 14 Matuson, Euplectela, 17; Maria Vaierit, Bengloc, 24; Ceylon, 28; Mertha, Scandia, Feb. 4; Gerda, Polyphemus, Romulus, 1k.
A PETITION from La Société des étudos. coloniales et maritimes of Paris' on the sub- ject of telegraph cables has boun referred to the Ministers of Commerce, Foreign Affairs, Colonies, War, and Navy, The petition The P. & G... Rosetta, with the ESGLIED suggests the allocation of a certain sum
MAIL of Jan. 24, lett Singapore on
Bfalls.
Monday, Fab. 17, at 4 p.m., and may every year in the Budget to serve na a sub- be expected here about a creation or as a guarautes for the interests of Sunday, Feb. 23. This Pocket brings existing French telegraph lines or ces pro- replies to latters despatched from Hongkong on Doc. 19.
pored to be catablished for the purpose of conneoling the metropolis with the Colonies, Mr Franguis Delanele has reported on the petition that it merite datul consideration. It is unhappily true that the whole of the oxisting telegraph oables throughout the
The G. & O. . . Coptic, with mails, &c., from San Franciscu to the 28th ulte., via Honolulu. has arrived at Toko- hama, and was to leave for this port on Wedrenday morning, the 19th instant, via Nagasaki,
Daylight.-P. M. S. S. Go. e Str. Peru The P. M. . . City of Rio de Janeiro,
leaves for Japan and San Francisco. a.m.-Excursion trip by Honam to Macao.
MEMOS, FOR MONDAY. Shipping, Noon.-Rosetta leaves for Shanghai. “ 4 p.m.-Nanjang leaves for Shanghai. Auctions.
4 p.m.-Austion of Crown Land at North
Point.
Meeting,
with maila, &c., left San Franciaos for this port, via Nagasaki, on the Gh instant
Tho N. P... Hankow left Tacoma for this port, via usual ports of call, on Feb. 7. The N, P, .. Co.'s .s. Strathcot's left Ta evma for Hongkong, via usual perte of call, on Friday, the 14th inst.
Ateamers kapected, The 0. 8. 3. Co.'s s. 8. Dardanus, from
Liverpool, left Sluga pora on the morn ing of Feb. 16-expoated, bore about Saturday, Feb. 22.
9 p.m. --Mooring of Eothen Mark Lodge. The s. 8. Arratoon Apcar, from Chicaste, left Bingapore for this port on Feb. 18 Miscellaneous.
-expected here about Feb. 25.. The a.. Glenorchy, from London and
Reanming of Diocesan School and 'Oz
phanage.
Goods per Stenmor Ernest Simons un- claimed after Noon subject to rent.
Cashmage.
HOVORONG, February 22, 1896.
Un London-
Bank, Wire,...
On demand,
Budaya' sight,
Credits, 4
... 2/2
2/31
4onths' sitat,
3/23 2/25
... 2/23
2.74 2.80
... 2.13
Documentary, 4 months' sight,
On Paris-
On demand,
Credits, 4 months" sight, On Berlin Demand,... Oa New York-
On
dowand,
Uzedita, 60 days' sight,
On Bombay---
On douand,
On Okloutta
Wire, Do
314
*
Keemun, British steamer, 1,985, G. L.
donand,... Gaade, Glasgow via Liverpool Jan. 3, and į On Shaugher- Singapore Feb. 15, Geucral-HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO.
Cus, Chinese steamor, 1,882, Jenssen, Shanghai February 19, Baliast-CHINEK. Smith, Chinese steamer, 763, Morious, Shanghai February 19, Ballast.-CLINESE.
Cosmopolit, German steamer, 651, A. Holz, Swatow February 21, General,- DOUGLAS STEAMSHIT CO.
Kereipang, British steamer, 1,062, L Dawson, Bangkok and Koh-ai-ohang Feb. 14-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Frigga, German steamer, 1,295, F. Jäger, Hamburg and Singapore Feb. 14, General, -SIEMSSEN & Ɖo,
DEPARTURES. February 23-
Chushan. for Silgon, Progress, for Takau. Sishan, for Swatow. Benlydi for Baigo
Zafiro, for Manila. Leksang, for Swatow,
Thin Stanaior has superior Accommoda-Sabine Rickmers, for Amoy. 424tion for Fires and Second Class Passengers und ourries a Doctor and a Stowardcas.
For Froight or Possage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Qu.. Agenta, Hongkong, February 22, 1806,
THE Stimship Friggo, Capt. J. Jtiers, 1 having arrived from the abova Porta, Contaignons of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Rilla of Lading for counter- signature by the Undersigned, and to take Undersigned bare received instrueimadiate delivery of their Goods From
PUBLIC AUCTION.
tions from
MEBBLA GILBIAN & O
Lloyds Agents, to Sell by Public Auction,
ON
FRIDAY,
the 28th day of February instaut, at 18 o'clock Noon,
(Unless previously disposed of by Private Contrac}, On Board, THE BRITISH SCREW STEAMER BONNINGTON
of 1,331 Tons Register-zs she now lies ic
this Harbour.
Fa One Lot, comprising the HULL, MA CHINERY, MASTS, FIrisa9 and FURNISH... INGS, CARLES and ANCHORS, &c., &c.
TERMS OF SALE. One third of the Pur charo Money to be paid on the fall of the hammer and the remainder within one wook from date of Sale.
..
The Vessel and everything pertaining therote to be at Purchaser's risk immediate ly after being koooked down.
For further Particulate, apply to
HUGHES & HOUGH,
duationicera;
GILMAN & Co.,
Lloyds Ajents.
or
Bougkong, February 11, 1696
NOW ON SALE
INDEX
TO TXI
alongsido.
Optional Carge will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before
pm. TODAY.
4
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the HOND Kosc&KOWLOON WHAHY & GODOWN Co.,Lo., and stared at Cousignova' risk ant expende.. No Chains will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining
red after the 29th Int -nudelivered. will be subject to reut,
are
All broken, chafu, and damaged Goods
the to be left in Godowns, where they
will bo examined on the 20. let, «E3 p.
No Fire Insurancs has been affected,
SIEMSSEN & O
Agents,
Hongkong, February 22, 1996,
THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
420
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,. FROM NEW YORK, GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL.
HE Company's Steamship Keemun
THE having actived from the aboro
Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- 330 formed that their Goods are being landed at thoir risk into the Godowns of the HONG- KONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN CO., whence delivery may be obtained. No.
Cladima
affür the Goods
left the Godowa, and all Ulaims must be sent in to the Oifics of the Undersigned befors. Noon on the 2nd Maroh, or they will not be recognized.
Kowloon, will be admitted a
CHINA REVIEW
from VOLUNGA I TOXI
List of QTIRIJUICKS.
§¡—ARÍKULEN.
B- Reviews or Boogs
-LIST OF AUTHOR-RAYIRED.
Parco,
منها
50 Onters
To be had at the China AT Office, Kasam KuLLY & Wat, Messto, Las, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong; and Mosers EZET & WAMH, Shanghel,
are to
3 p.
All broken, chafod, and deranged Grods. to be left in the Godowns, whore they will be examined on the 20th Instant, as No Fire Insurance has been efected, and Goods remaining in the Godown after the 28th Instant will bo aubject to rent,
By
Optional Cargo will be forwarded un- less notice to the contrary be given before 3.p.m. TO DAY.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Op,
Agente Bangkong, February 23, 1800,
CLEARED. Leo Fok, for Bentow. 422 Prospor, for Mji
OHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED,
FOR SHANGHAL
The Steamship
Bonchow, Capt. BLAosavske, will os despatched on TUES.
DAY, the 25th Instant, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Pussagu, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hougkona, February 23, 1896.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAL
The Steamship
∙Kallas,
391
Capt. SOMERVILLE, will be despatched on TUES DAY, the 25th Instant, at 3 pin.
For Freight or Paisage; apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agante.
i Hongkong, February 22, 1896.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIGHTED.
FOR SHANGHAI.
The Steamship
Wuhu, Capt. VAUGHAN, will be despatched on TUES
faitoong, for Swatem Chittagong, for Saigon. Romafts, for Singapore, Peru, Nagasaki
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED,
Por Hongkong, from Haiphong, 26 Chi-
neao,
Per Tritos, from Bangkok, 3 Chiness. Per Kermin, from Singapore, Mr Davies, and to Chinose.
On dorcand,
Lat
:::
30 daye sight, private paper Gold Leaf, 100 fine (per taxiy Sapereigná (Rank's having rates Silver (por az) ...
K
Straits, left Singapore for this port on the afternoon of the 18th iant., and may be expected here about the 25th
inat,
The P. &... Formosa leit Singapore at 8 a.m. Fob: 20-expected here about Feb. 27,
Tho N. G. L. §. i. Latimbre left Singapore on Feb. 20-expected here about Feb.
*7.
The P. & O, e. s. Brindisi left Bombay for
this port on Feb. 15.
Latest Advices." The Express of Japan arrived at Naganaki at 7 .m. on Feb. 21, and felt at 3p.m. for Hongkong, via Shangbai.
world are in the hands of foreigners, and in
pase of war theso cables, no doubt, would operate against France, The communi- cations baween Frages and the French Possessions of Obook, the French Indies, French Indo-China, Madagascar, Hempion, Now Caledonia, Baint Pierre, and Miquelon are in the bands et English companies. Poor France, whose Colonial enterprise is more mythioal than real, has good reneon to fear the consequence of war upon her Foreign possession, and not all the cables in the world will avail her much if she continues, with the patulence of a child, to bait more enterprising and more powerful nations. There is a limit to national as well as in-
dividual endurance and children get
spanked' when they are naughty:
CAPTAIN Payne, of the Hecate, ban gone. home to bring cat a bow steamer. for the Ocean Steamship Company, and Mr Walte, the late Chief, has been promuted in the command.
Clare
The striking fast that 'Admiral' replied to the toast of The Navy, Aray, and Reserva Feroes, at the annual banquet of the Royal Scottish Corporation, does not seem to have received suflicient recognition in the East. Here The Times of
report gallant admiral's after-diazer performance: Admiral M'Claro, of the Imperial Chinese Navy, in replying for the Navy, invited the you Government to take to heart the lessons of
the Yala battle and the siege of
Wel-het-wei
UKION CHURCH,-SUNDAY, YÊB, 23. 11 a..-Voluntary, Where'er
walk, Handel; Hymu, No. 17 (More- Sm Hymn, No. 368 (Ouns- cration), Lowry Hron, 125
They can not depend too much upon the
(Nativity), Lalier; Psalm, No. 29oy guns, as in ble opinion speed and (Double Ubant), Soapar; Anthere, quick-firing guns were the essential elements of success is aaval Warfare. Only 16 heavy come let us Worship, P. Novello; of ou Voluntary, Andantino, Lemare.
180
160
180
THO
... 734
G
P.D
148 00
$800
3155.
A. S. WATSON & Co.,
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
Wines and Spirits.
ALL these aze molested by our Loudon Honse, bought direct at first hand, im. ported lu wood and bottled by ourselves thus saving all intermediate profits, and enabling us to supply the boat growths at
MODERATE PRICES.
PRICE LISTS, with Full Details, to be had on Application.
Andente, Batista
abota struck the whole Chinese feat at the battle of Talu, while 251 ahota from quick-
seeing the combined fleets of topsis, France, Anthem, No. 7 Lord, for thy tender
prefer war he
to mercies sake, Farrant; Hymn. Nollag against all odde-(Cheers.) Wah
country's join his 306 (St. Jude). Vincent Hymes, No.not traded the stops by which this distin have 469, (Tallis's Canon), 'L'allia Vaica. tars, Harvest Festival March, Hill gaished gentleman attained his rank of admira, but whatever may be said about right place.-Japan Mail. his epaulettes his heart certainly is in the
m: Voluntary, Ham, No. 129 (Mosoa), Giardini firing guns struck ads ship alone. After
Bymo, No. 108 (lettuce), Dykes;nd Gene said that in the event of
WESLEYAN METHODIST CHUROR (WANDHAI)
SUNDAY, FEBRUART 23. 10.30 a.m. -Hymus, 868, 680, 703, 708. 6 pm-ymas, 831, 315, 289 2341
Psalm, UX-CXIL Proacher-Rev. Dr Wongon.
THERE has been a good deal said during the last day or two about the telegraphic service to the Cape, and about the possibility of a message reaching Dr. Jameson. In a very
Газакіна ра
GENERAL Dodds embarks at Marseilles for latereating article is the Jangars andser
Tenkia about the end of March.
qulokeat onlar are given of the
Du record. Bame geare at a telegraphio svires in the Albert
ago, at a
Tan only change in our here List is Hall, a feature of the evening's
| Judo-Chinus, 858 buyers.
was the nonding of a message to Tubaran
13
Perla, and back
back. A sending and a ready-
THE annual Athletic Beating will be helding instrument had been put up is the bill
on Saturday, the 21st March, under the ausplaes of the Victoria Recreation Club.
AFTER our reporter left the Courss, the numbers is the Gymkhana Stakes were altered, giving the second plaes to Blusgrein, instead of Chance, as stated in cur report yesterday.
TRE Indians to whom the Hon. Justice Wies taught a salutary lesson on money-leading And interest-obarging in the Summary Court yeaterday were Gun Lancars, and not men of the Hongkong Regiment.
ad connected with the wires of the Indo European Telegraph Company. This line crossed the Channel by uable to and then
by South Russia,
Caucasse, Armenia, and Forsia, to Teheran. At Teheran wire was Jolasd to a second lisa che the company, returning to London by the same route. The lines were cleared for the experiment, and, at a given signal, tha key of the sender was pressed by the Prince of Walce. The instant that the button of resiver, The current had been to Persia the instrumect was touched, click went the and back!
We do not know who is responsible for the expansion of Euter's telegrame in Bangkok, saye our evening contemporary; and we ORE of out Haiphong contemporaries states may say that for the last mouth or so no ona that there is every likelihood that M. de ie. But we have seen some very fanciful
For, Quropos, from avtor: Mr G. W, PORT aftur Rumoval should be rested a Laneman, the requlied Governor of Indo- and to thage may, parhaps, be applied
Knox, Me SE. Capt. Patterson, and-71-Chinese
Pie Frigga, from Singapore, 92 Chinare.
DEPARTED.
Por Chunahan, for Saigon, 10 Chinono. Per Sishan, for Swatow, 60 Chinese, Per Benledi, for Saigon, 12 Chinese. Pur Zafiro, for Manila, 2 Europeana.
TO DEPART 2.
Per Heiloong, for walow, 11 Europeans, and 100 Chinesa.
Per Chittagong, for Saigon, 12 Chinese. Par Peru, for Nagasaki, 3 Europeans, and 20 Chinese.
SHOPPING REPORTS. The German stommar Tritos raports: Very hard N.E. massoon to whole passage, with rough seo.
The British steamer Keriun reporta Left Singapore Saturday 1st February, at 6 p.m. Arrived Groen Island on 21st, at 6 p.12. Experienced very strong N.E, winds, With a very deafy soo, from Singapore, to port.
The British stoniner Kursiyang reports: Left Koh-i-chang February 14th, with light winds from N. W. and fine weather to Palo Obi) from Pule Ubl to Ladrones, strong gelo from North to N.E, with very high son; thenos to port, fresh bread and ́410
showery weather.
DAY, the 25th instant, at 3 p.m.
For Fraight or Pastage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Agents. Hongkong, February 22, 1898. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
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The German ateamer Frigga soporta Had a heavy monsoon with heavy turbulent all the way up, from the North-East
three days had current
mouth before use. When required for China, will be elected to the Chamber; once the term expanded. Telegrams applied drinking at once it should be ordered
to be dented at the Dispensary ba-Caloties as soon as he expresses his willing foro being sout out.
a deputy, be will become Minister for the with those lo will long ago
reas to accept offies, for even his enemies in the Chamber are convinced of his hoseety, Nous surrons......
by Reuter's
Jusal a
agent will bear com- parison
papere, as the observing reader have notioed; and, as it is named that the Bangkok rasid- SHERRY.—Excellent Dinner and After
intelligenes of the average ent can do any needed expanding," hetking Dinner Wines of very superior. Vin-
fe added, practically, but the Gary Con läges. All are true Xeres Winea,
jauctions. H.M.E. Pigmy goes out on Monday meruing however, that a word undergoes serious It very frequently happens, CLARET.-Our Clarets, including the for her steam trials; and the flagship Cen mutilation before
bing us, such de, s
say, lowest priced, are guaranteed to be turion leaves for guzzory and torpedo buciaugstums being mount for Caayed- and pot same famous. South African. the genuine product of the juice of the praction on Merday ferendon, returning Chief as we in our simplicity imagi
Imagins. Wa grape and are not artificially made again on Friday, H.M.S. Swift has coms about wrestle with leviathuus of this nature, from raisins and currants, sa is general down hers for survey pending another som and frequent prolgating of the telegraph ly the one with Cheap Wines.
Bas rendered o
az prematurely gray. mission. The Pioner, leaving ou Monday, We
We hope shortly
services of a to engage the ser sompetition winner, BRANDY AV our Brandy is guaranteed takes the plase of the Swiff at Froshow, and missing-word
ner, but antil
prora too much
office
to be pars Coguno, the difference in will return about S0th March. The Alacrity local telegraph olark will
then it may consigually happen that the
price being merely a question of age will be fixed up by the S0th March. The for us. The spesimene of his binders that and vintage.
Humber in now diseburging stores brought we have already collected fill a large album, WHISKY.-All our Whisky in of excellent down from the North,
and we hope some day to publish them as new jokes, Bangkok Timer. quality and of greater age than most VESSELS IN THE DOORS-At Evwloon On Topular' Piano, handsome, full toned, brands in the market, The Scoron Kong Bang, Oborria, Namos, Coloma, Tai-strong guaranteed wear, $336/386.-W; WHurt marked 'Z' is universally popular, and is pronounoud by the best local congoisseure to be superior to any other brand in the Hongkong market.
FOR SHANGHAI AND OBEFUO.
of Paracels, first
We only guarantee our Wines and Spirits against us about mila an hour, nitor that to be genuine when bought alrest from us Thy Sturmabip
liitle ourront in but favour. It seems as if in the Colony or from our authorised Koikit,
the Frigga cannot be seen by large #tea Captain Hannis, will be mere, u wo passed the Prins Heindrich | Agents at the Coast Ports, despatched on TUES-on 21st January, the Preusit au 28th, both
DAY, the 25th Instant, at Fp.m..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents ARD Hongkong, Tebruary 28, 16,
Bremer Lloyd steamers without their show-
ing their flag, although we had the diag
Aring, Bath steamers were only three knots A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED distance from. For this croat politenean
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY....... we showed the signal Thank you, but 812 | god ng angwert
Hoogkoog, Tanuary 1, 163224
cheong, H., S. Alecrity, Solent.
Coiropolitan-Ou Sang, Martha, Aberdeen-Sion.
Robizano & Co.
The Health and Vigour of an individual le» pend upon the quantity and quality of the Blood; When the tissues have been at work, there are BAORALE and Brinsmond's Planus have no thrown into the blood waste products, and i rival for tone, strongib and appearance datained in the lead they infonce nutrition chene bo not eliminated bat (through any canes) W. Robinzon & Co.
systeme kro built up, and from which we derive Tas Blood is the soures from which our our mental as wait as our physical capabilities
[and functon” gud fosily produce organie digu fuls, Stars, Ecses, Bad Legs, Sala and Bleed - Humanitarian. In cases of Berga
Disences, Pimples and Borer, of all kinds, the eflects of Clarks's Blood fixture are marvellous, If the blood is diseased the body.is discared.
Thousands of wonderful opres havs been affected Suffers from Serofula, Scurry, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin mul Blood Discuzes, Pimples, and fit. Clarke's Blood Mixture is sold every
where, at Be Bil. por bottle. Beware of worth.. Sores of any kind are solicited to giva. Qurke'e value. Thousands of wonderful euros have basp wxht-fared Blood Mixture a trial to tomb Ite logs imitations and abstituten. efected by it. Fold everywhere at 3. toad for the climate Planes Regulsed W. KOBINSON & Uo,'s Pianos aro gútraña bottle., Beware of worthless imitatione end end,