2
Entertainment.
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HALL
THE
Intimations.
ST. GEORGE'S BALIA
Destination
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Vessels.
Australian Ports... Guthrie (3). Bremen & Ports of Cal Bayern (2)
Ta Meeting of the Members of A Former Couimit ace of Br, GEORGE's Batt, held at Government House on the 4th Jostait, H decided to bolů a Sz. GEORGE'S BALLON 22ND JANUARY, 1897, if a entficient number of Englishmen Sub-Robe and Yokohama.. Idsumi Muru (e)....
Kobé and. Yokohuru.. Engoria (5) London,.Porte si Qall Kaisar-i, Hind (8) .......... London, . Stez Canal Agamemnon (s)..
... Bunda (6).
HONGKONG AMATEUR THAMATIO cazibed.
CLUB
will give Two Performances
'CHARLEY'S AUNT,'
ON
SATURDA Y, the 10 December, 1895, MONDAY,
the 21st December, 1806.
Preceded anch Evening
BY
'CUPS AND SAUCERS,"
Doors Opon at 8.30 p.m.
Performance at 9.50 p.m.
T. SERCOMBE SMITH,
Hon, Secretary.
London.
From To-day and for Foarteon Days afterwards, SUBSCRIPTION LISTS wil be found in the CUs and other places. Due Notice of any further action will bolanile, via Amoy......Sangkiang (o)....
Esmeralda (e)... Manila................... givan.
Marsailles, F. Saigon (Salazio (8). Millea, Havre & Lion. Dordogue ((a)........ Nagasaki & Wla'atok Michael Jebsen (6)....... NewYork..Buszmal Redley (e).........ral 2401 | NewYork,v.Sucational Radnorshire (8).... New York, v. Suezüstal Cussins (8)..... New York,.
William R. Smith... Ponobacab cen
St. George's Ball Provisimol Committee. Hongkong, December 5, 1896.
To-day's Advertisements. Now York..
PUBLIC AUOTION,
MHE Undersigned will Sell, by Public
T. Auction, on
A late Tram will leave for the Teak 15 FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
minutes after the fall of the Curtain,,
TICKETS can be booked at tho THEATRE LOYAL between 10 a.a. and 4 p.m., on and after MONDAY, the 14th December.
Hongkong, Decembar 10, 1:40. 2437
Auctions.
CHRISTMAS SALE OF WINES, Etc.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
the 18th and 19th Decembar, 1890, com- mancing at 2.80 p.m.,
at this Sales Rooms, Zotland Street, No. 2.
A LARGE QUANTITY OF ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
PRESENTS...
Comprising -
8. Francisco, v. Jaya City of RiodeJaneiro(s) 8. Francisco, v. JaponGaelic (8)... San Franciso.... San Francisco..... Shanghai
Matterhorn Bambawa..
Nanyang (6)... Shanghai...............
Chibli (8) Shanghai...
Whampoa (s). Shanghai........ Rosetti (#).......
Agents.
Dute of Leaving.
Gibb, Livinston & Co. Dec. 31, at 4 pin, Norddeutscher Lloyd Jan,,5, at 3 am Nippon Yasen Kaiela.Dec. 18, at 5p.m. Dodwell, Carill & Co. December 18 JP. O. s. N. Co......Dec. 31, at noon,
Butterfield & Swire... December 22. P. & O. §. N. Co.....: About Jan. 10. Batterfiold & Swire.Dec. 19, daylight. Skewan, Tomas & Do Dec. 21, at 4 p., Mesenzerios Maritimes Dec. 23, at noon. Messageries Maritimes December 24, Malchura & O.........Quick despatch, Storan, Tomes & Co. About Dea, 22 Dodwell, Carlili & Co. Dec. 24, at noon. Semsson & Co..
... That of December. Carlosita & Co.....Quick despatch. Arnhold, Karbarg &Co.Quick despatch. Paciño Mail 8. S. Oo Dan. 13, at noon. 10. &.0. 8. S. de.... Dec. 29, at noon,
Melchora & Co. Quick despatch. Bhewan, Tunes & Co. Quick despatch. Siemason & Co. Das. 19, at 4 p.m. Hattorfeld & Swire...Dec. 18,
e. 18, daylight. Batterfield & Swire...Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. JP. & O. 8. N. Co.....About Dec. 87,
December 19.
Shanghai and Kobe... Marquis Baoquebents)Sander & Co...... Dec Sporo, Odoo & Bay Hydaspes (e)
& 0. S. N. Co..... About Dec. 18. Spare Cmbo & B'bayiroshima Mara ()... Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Dec. 18, 6 p.m. Singapore and Jars Germana (8) Lants, Wegner & Co.. Dec. 18, daylight. S'pore, Penang & Ctia Arratoon Apcar (s).....D Bussoun, Suna & Co. Des. 19, 3 pa Swutow, Amoy & Teui Formosa (6) Tucanu (Wash.), c... Viotoris (8) Vancouver (B..), & Empress of Japan
Douglas Laraik & Co. Dec. 18, daylight. Dodwell, Valill & Co. Desember 29. (s)..Cinadian Pic 1 Co.. Des. 23, at on.
FERFUMERY. Toss in great variety, PIPES, To-day's Advertisements.
CIGAR and CIGARETTE HOLDERS, OPERA GLASSES, FOLDING and STANDING MIRRORS,
THE Undersigned will offer for Sale by LEATHERWARE, Wateurs, OLOR, DOLLS,
Public Anction,
SATURDAY,
JAPANESE TKA DEL COFFEE SERVICES.
A TINE LOT of FRENCH PASTE JEWEL LEKY, ETC., ETC., Ero.
Also:
1 LANCASTER PROTOGRAPHIC AFFARATUS with Turror, 2 FLENCH LIN, Day PLATES, PRINTING Frames and CHEMICALS,
the 19th December, 1896, commencing at 2.30 pm, at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Street,-
A QUANTITY OF GOOD WINES, SPIRITS AND MALT LIQUORS complete.
estuprising :-
CHAMPAGNEN, SPARKLING WHITE BUR- GUNDY, FRENCH LIQUEURS ASSORTED, VER- MOUTH, BRANDY, BRRY, Powe Hock, ÜZARET, VINE SCOTER WHEY, GRIFFINS SPARKLING ALE, in QUAKES and Pints, FILSENE BEEx, Etc.
Ets.
File
Elc, The above will be put up in Suitable Lots
Catalogues will be issued previous to the Salo.
On view from Friday, 18th December. TERMS OF SALE,--Cash où dolivory. ·
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 12, 1296. PUBLIC AUCTION.
2020
THE Oudersigned hic lesion, of to Sell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 22nd Dec., 1896, at 2.20 p.m., at hia Sales Rooms, Quoon's Road,
AN INVOICE OF JAPANESE CURIOS, FINE ART OBJECTS, IVORY
AND WOOD CARVINGS, BY SPECIAL ÁRTISTS, Comprising:-
- IBOX CIGAE, MAren and other BoxES Isa with SLVER and GOLD.
CARVED SILVER DRAGON-INCENSE BURNER, ONE HANDSOME WOOD CARVING HEPIE. SESTING CHƯON, THE WARRIOR.
GOLD LACQUERED WARE HANDSOMELY DECORATED.
IVORY CARVINGS by SPECIAL ARTISTS OLD and MODERN SATSUMA HANDSONGLY
DECORLIKD.
Kavre, IMARI, Inano, Kerasi and SAT- BUSIA VASES, JADS, PLATES, INCENSE Bun ARE, T and COFFEE SRTS.
Gord and ILTER INLAND Boszes,
· ENAMELLED WAKE.
EMBROIDERIES & EMROIDERED SCREENS, &c., &u
And
at tho zamo time,.
a Clock and an Axzrore &c., belonging to the Estate of the late Captain J. STEWART.
TENO of SALE —As Customary,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auelizacer. Hongkong, December 16, 1836.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
2500
THE Undersigned har received instruc- tions to Sell by Public Auction, at hig Auction Rooms, No. 67, Queen's Boad Central, at 3 o'clock p.m., on
WEDNESDAY, the 23ril December, 1896,-- THE VALUABLE LEASEHOLD
PROPERTY
known as "MYRTLY BANK' Situate at the PR, in the Colony of Hongkong, and Standing on RURAL BUILDING LOT No. 81.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer
TWO-THIRDS of (ha PURCHAS¤ MONEY may
Lors No. 1 to 350 will be Sold on Friday. Lory No. 351 to 700 will be Sold on Saturday,
On viow from Phaereday, the 17th Just, TESS OF SALE:--ä Customary.
PAUL BREWITT,
Auctioneer, Hongkong, December 17, 1896.
2641
PUBLIO AUOTIÓN HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.
THE Undersigned has received instruc-
ttuna to soil by Public Anetion, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 23rd December, 1839, commencing at 2.50 p.a., at FarK VIEW. KOWLOON, the Rosidance of Captain Woon200, of the Hongkong Regiment, ROUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising - HALL FURNITURE, DRAWING Roox FRNITURE, OVERMANTELS, Waring and other Tables. ORKAMISTS, BRASS FENDERS, IRONE, CURTAIN POLES. ., CARPET, RUGS, &o., SIDEBOARD with BEVELLED GLASS, DINING TABLE and Chairs, DISNER WAG- GON, EMBROIDERED SCREEN, DINNER and DESERT SERVICES, ELECTROPLATE and GLARS WARE
PANTAY REQUISITES, PUSKARS, &v., Szo. DOUBLE IBOX and Bess Mouse Ben- STEAD with Mattresses, WauprOBZ with BEVELLED GLASS Dova, MARKLETOP WASK- STAND and TOILET WART, DRESSING TABLE and Grass, Dewi ni Draweez, and Sus- DRY BEDROOM FEDNITURE and Requieres.
Bathroom REQUISITES. Pors and PLANTS.
&0., Spe.,
&o. Catalogues will be issued previous to Sule. On view from Tucoday. 22nd Dor. TERMS OF SALSA Customary.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer, Hongkong, December 17, 1896.
NIPPON YÜSEN KAISHA.
--. -יי-
2569
JAPAN ROMDAY-LINE,
MONTHLY SERVICE,
(Under Mail Contract.) FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. The Co.'s Steamship
Idxumni Marth Capt. J. CURow, will be sparedespatched for the aboré Ports TO-MORROW, the 18th Instant, at 5pm, instead of as previously advertised,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
|
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
J
FOR MANILA (DINÉCT).
The Co.'s Steamship
Esmeralda,
Captain TAYLER, will bo despatched for the above
Port on MONDAY, the 21st Instant, at 4 p.m.
This Steamer has superior Accommoda tion for Passengers and is fitted with the Electric Light.
For Freight or Passage, apply tu
SHEWAN, TOMES &.00.,
festeral frangers, Hongkong, December 17, 1808.
2658
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
FOR MARSEILLES, BAVRE AND
LONDON,
(Without Transhipment.) Calling at SAIGON AND SINGAPORE.
The Co.'s Steamship
Dodoranc
Captain A. BLANC, will leave for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 24th Enstan
For Freight, apply to
GDE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, December 17, 1896.
STEAM
COMPY
DEPARTURES, December 17 :--
Priyang, for Canion, defo, for Canton.
ille, for Europe, &c. Bellona, for Yokohoma. Namsa, for Bwatow,
Progress, for Haiphong.
Spartan, British cruiser, for Manita.
Whan Tai, Chinead man-sf-war, for Saigon Yamaguchi Maru, for Singapore and Co-
tombo.
Bruco, for Shanghai and Japan Foria. Gingyle, for Singapore and New York. Arosa, for Nagasaki, o.
ame
CLEARED,
Clara, for Heibow,
Formont, for Smatow.
Chh, for Shanghai..
Sendai Maru, for Shangbal Tiekla, for Singapore and Hamburg.
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Per Benledi, from Fuccbow, 15 Chinese. Per China, from Saigon, 313 Chinese. Por Taiseng, for Hongkong: from Shang- hai, Rev. and Mrs Bondbold and coo, Capt. Reffo, R.NR.; from Swatow, Mr Hassloop, Birs Foukon, and 152 Chinese.
Per Inyruban, from Touron, 2 Europeus and 25 Chinese.
Per Triumph, from Hoibos, 50 Chiness.
DEFARTEL
Per Rohilla, from Hongkong: for Singa pare, Misses Bolithe and Wauchope for Olorabo, Mr Phillips and Major and Mrs Jackson for analia, Miss A. Goodsell, Bonne H. T. Safford and G. W. Woeka for Brindisi, Dr and Mrs S. I. Darrin, Mir 2560 and Bra Brack: for Tandon, Mr A. E. Outlier, Mrs C. Ootting, Mins A. Erwin, sud Mr A. B. Johnson From Shanghai: for Brindisi, Mr H, A. I. Macray; Fr Landon, Meska Souter, A. Muoro, and G. R. Barry. From Yokohama: For Calcibo, Hn. J. F. Price,
Per Boyer, for Shanghai: from Genon, Mosers Ang, Buller, K. Lippmana, A R Colquhoun, Basald, C. Edler, and A. Kappen, Me Datting_B03 servant; from Naples, Mies Anna Brance, and Mr D. Hay from Southampton, Rev. and Mra Spacham sad child, Mres A. L Couais), Rov. H. Robertson, Dr R. Wolfendale, Mesers C. J. Southey and Moffat, Misses Sprague, Stockford, and M. H. Davis, Dr antire Tilley; from Hongkong, Mr J.
STEAM FOR STRAITS, OBYLON, AUSTRÁLJĀ, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bilia of Lading issued for BATA- | Jissen.
VIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTIN- ENTAL AND AMERICAN PORTS.
THE S.S. KAISAR-I-HIND, Captain QL. DANIRE, carrying Her Majesty's Medie, will ba daapstabad from Alie for BOMBAY, 40, on THURSDAY, the Stat December, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Ports,
Silk and Valuables, all Oargo for Franco, and Tea for London (under ärrangement) will be traanaipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct Marseilles and London ; other Cargo för London, &c, will be conveyed vad Bombay.
Parcels will be received at this Offes unil & p.m. on the day before sailing. The 2489 soatgate and value of all packages are
required.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, December 17, 1896.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
JAPAN-BOMBAY LINE.
MONTHLY SERVICE,
(Under Mail Contract),
remain on MonTGAGE for One Year ac FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO AND Por Cent Interest if required.
BOMBAY..
Further Particulars and Conditions of | (Calling at TUTICORIN on the Homeward Salain be seen at the Orators of the Undersigned.
THE HONGKONG LAND
INVESTMENT & AGENCY Co., LTD.,
5, Queen's Road Central..
K. W. MOUNSEY,
Solicitor,
51 and 68, Quson's Road Central
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer, 57; Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, December 24, 1830. 2892
EYE-SIGHT.
NOTICE.
WE N. LAZARDS, Oculist-Optician, of Mendon and Calcutta, rasy be con-
Voyage.)
The Co.'s Steamship Hiroshima Moru,
Capt. G. SHIMADZE, Wil "be" despatched for tho
shove Foris TO-MORROW, the 18th Day" at 5 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to:
2376
NIPPON YUSSEN: KAISHA, Hongkong, December 17, 1998. OBINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI.
The Co.'s Steamship:
Chikli,
Captain Newhouse, will be despatched as shave
aulted for SPECTACLES &f the HONG-TOMORROW, the 18th Inst, at Daylight.
KONG HOTEL (Room No. 159),
ONLY FOR A FEW DATS MORE.
A great proportion of cataract and dis onses affecting phone advancing in fife ocour to those having some deficiency in the con straction of the eye, the many years of Dye Strain ending in serious forms of Classes specially adapted in yoush dianase,
to those requiring them mare and preserve the sight?
Constantly recurring headaches, spells of dinous when reading, werk byce, the foi- ters raaning together any of these symptoms inuicate a deficierer in the form of the sys requiring Glasses only to curtout nod cure.
M. LAZARUS, aroplex bie SPECTA Creed only alsor Canting the sight:
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERTIELD, & ¿WIRE,
2554
Hong Kong, December 17, 1888.7 OHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA PIA AMOY,
Co's Steamship
Sungklang
Captain C N Dorr, will be despatched
on BATURDAY, the 19th Istant,
UTTERFILD OBTIRE
Per Hohenzollern, for Tokohama: fraue R. Lero and H. Berna; from Colombo, Mr Broman, Dr Weiport; from Genoa, Mossni
P. Strebat; from Hongkong, 3 Cainess. Bremen: for Hingo, Mr O. Tute. mind.
Per Gangyle, for Singapore, 3 Europeans.
TO DEPART.
Per lara, for Hofhow, 12 Chiness. Per Formous, for Swatów, 150 Chitons. Per Chika, for Shanghai, 10 Chineze. Per Thekla, for Singapore, 12 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS,
ports: N.Ely moderate breeze, and fine The Japanese steamer Hiroshina Maru
clear weather throughout,
The British steamer Taising reports: Firat part, moderate to Fresh N.W. and Nly breeze, and fine; middle, fresh tɔ mo- derate monsoon, and same weather to Srator ;.thonos to post, moderate to light monscon and line clear wasther..
The German ateamer Schine Rickmers ra.
Shippert are particularly requested to parts: Floe moderate weather. note the tarma and conditions of the Ocan-' pany's Bills of Lading,
For further Partlouilars, apply to
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent,
P. & 0. 8. N. 06.4.Dflow,
Fongkong, December 17. 1896.
SHIPPING.
2861
ARKIVALS. · December 17: Nanchang, British stry from Cantonm Will, Brideh str., fromx Canton. Nontong, German str,, from Centon, “ Pestan, British steamer, 5,125, Hocken, Batoum. Nov. 1j‹ Petroleng.-ÅRNEOLD KARDERO & Coy:
Benledi, British steamer, 1,491, R. Far- qnbar, Foodbow Dac. 14, General --Gusa, LAYINGSTON & Oộ..
POST OFFICE NOTILES, MAILS will close:-
For AMOY MANILA.mes
Por sungkang, at 1.30 am on Fri
day, the 18th December.. For SINGAPORE ¡¡Per Bentedé, at 11.30 am, on Friday,
the 18th December.
For SHANGHAL—
Per Whampoa at 1:30 p.m., on Fridayį
the 18th December.
Per Nanyang, at 9.30 p.m., on Satur
day, the 19th December...
For AMOY."
For Germania, at 5. p.m., on Friday, the
18th December.
For SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE YOKOHAMA, HONOLULU & SAN FRANCISCO.
Per City of Rio de Janeiro, Registration
· at 10 May
Am., Letters 26 11. a., on Saturday, the 19th December. (Supplementary mail on board till time of departure, Extra Foo 10 conta
Petrarca, German ateamer, 3,252, L. Schall, Moji Dab. 12, Coal WIELER & Co.
Independent, German steamer, 921, S. for Abronkiel, Katchinotza, Dee. 11, Coal.— WILLER & 06.
Chise, German ateamer, 1,114, P. Voza, Saigon December 12, Balt and General SIEMEN & ¤ò;.
Haroahlung Baru, Japeness str., 2,083, F. G. Shimača, Mail (Japan) Deo. 15 General NIPPON TDIEN KAISHA.
Tawang, British steamer, 1,508, W. B. Bawer, Shanghai Dec 19, and Swator 18, Gegërs} ===JARDIFE, MATHSON & Lo
Inspradan, Gorman xtr., 894, J. Diodrich, sen, foaron Deo, 34, General,-K20 & do
– Sabira Biokmann, German immar, 108,
Ja asudare, Foodhor Dec 15, EMAS.
KOLD, KARO
HAIPHONG. —
Per Hano, at 11.30 am, on Saturday,
the 19th December,
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL
GUTTA REGISTRA
Per Arration Apear, al 2 p.m., on Satur
day, the 1966 December
For MANILA
Fer Emralda, at 3.39 pm on Mon-
day, the 31st December.
For EWATOW & BANGKOK —
Per Phranang, as 8.30 am
day, the 2nd December,
on
MEMOS. FOR TO-MUKROW. : Shipping. Daylight, Chihli lanvas for Shanghal. Daylight. Former leaves for Stow, &o. p.m.-Whampoa isaves for Shanghai, 5 p.m.-Hiroshima Maruleaves for Bom.
bay, &c.
Auctions.
2.30 p.m.-Auction of Christmas and Now Year Presente, at Mr Paul Browiti's.
Miscellaneons. Transfer Books of The Canton Insurance Office, Ltd., olosed from this date to S1st December, inclusive. Goods per Glenogle undelivered after
this dato subject is rent.
Quotations
Hosono, December 17, 1890. OPIUM-New Vatna, cash,... 700
Ola 39
cash,... 700 New Benares, cash, 095 Old
1
11
}}
New Malwa, oredit, 780
Allowance, Taela,
20/38
Old Malwa, credit,. 780/800 Allowance, Tuola,... 0/32 Persian, Vily, cash, Allowance, Tuels,... --- Persian, Faper tied 600/650 Allowance. Thels,... 10/48
Exchange
HONGKONG, December 17, 1898. On London-
2/14
Bank, Wire,
X. 2/14
11
On demand,
+
30 days' sight,
2/1
4 months" sight,
2/1
Credite, 4
2/2
12
Documentary, 4 months' sight
2/27
On Paris-
On demand,
2.88
Credita, 4 ninthe' eight,
On Berlin-Damand,...
in. B.73 fer. 2.17
On New York-
On demand,
514
Credita, 60 days' sight,.
mbay-
+
Wire,
... 1664
167
F
*** 100
On Shanghai..
On demand.
****. 717
30 days' aight, (private paper) Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per tacl)... Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) Silvor (per ox) ...
721
$48.00 $ 0.25 50d
On demanil,
On Calcutta-
Wire,
On demand,
Hongkong Register,
Barometer Temperature Humidity Direction of
Wind
Previous On date afjún dato at [apatip.m. 10a.m.
30.06 30.15
4 pami
30.02
72
87
6
67
77
79
ENE
Force
0
4
Weather ...... Raln
O
Highest open air temperature on the 38th.. Lowest apes sly temperature on the 10th
F. G. Fica, First, Assistant, Hongkong Observatory. Dec, 17, 1836,
A. S. WATHON & Co.
i
Q
LÍMITED.
CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT..
ESTABLISHED 4.2, 1841.
MANUFAŬTURERS
Aerated Waters.
Ous AftarED WATER FACTORY i fitted with the best English Machinery, embody ing the latest improvement la the trade.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1895.
BIRTH. At Isadalo, Kowloon, on the 18th Das, the Wife of W. d. Bow, of Daughter,
MARRIAGES,
On the 17th December, at St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, by the Rev. R. F. Cobould, MA., JAMES TORY, eklest son of the late T. H. Douglas, Esq., Morningside, Edinburgh, to MARY Lous, third_daugh ter of the Rev. John Macgowan, of Amcy, China. No cards.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL. STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL
(BUPPLAND, THROUGH LAVTIL) OTTWABD Bousu-Bentomord, Nov, 13th; Bulmaral, 20th Senta, 24th Formosa, Oscar, 27th; Afedus, Prometheusi Syd- ney, Dos, lat Frigga, 4th Genfurg, Kemus, Natal, Romney, Benglee, B Tantiqua, Glamorganshire, 11th; Manila, Niobe, Bullmouth, Shanghai, Mogul Cares, Jons Afeinich, Riojn Mara, 15th
On the 7th Dec., at St. Andrew's Cathe- dral, Singapore, by the Venerable Arch-HowARD BOUND-Ado, Jawn, Nov. Joacon Perham, ARTHUR JAMES SISSON, Solicitor, Singapore, eldest son of William John Sisson, Wrexham, Denbighshire, to GERTRUDE MAY, Joungest daughter of the fato Willian Michell, and Mrs Michell of Heatheroft, Brixton, and Holywell, B'lint- shiro.
17th; Brait, Kaison, 20th: Maria Fa- lorie, Elizabeth Richanera, 24th; dryyli, 27th: Helen Rickmers, Doo. Let Ceylon,' 2nd Genshid, Herthi, 4th; 'Menelaus, Occunten, 8th Dorothea Rickmers, Port Phzip, 11th.
Mais.
The publication of this imue commenced The P. M. 2. 5. City of Peking, with mails
at 7,00 y.ni.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, DECENBER 17, 1896.
Mucu has been said and written about the treatment of the Fire Brigade men by Superintendent May and by the Magistrato. As to the case itself, a great deal has been brought in that was irrelevant, but of course a counsel possesses the privilege of dragging in anything in defence of his clients which may, in his opinion, better his case. Upon the question of the wrong- doing of the meanbers of the Brigade, the fret as to whether the Superintendont wan
present at the fire or not, has no bearing whatever. Indeed, the line of defenos adopted by the learned Q. C. was, in our opinion, more suited to a jury than to the Magistrate. That the learned Counsel was instructed to attack the Superintendent, we do not for a moment belove. That
&c., left Sen Francisco for this port via Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Na gasaki and Shanghai, on the 1st Dec. The C.-P. R. a.s. Empress of Chiria left Vancouver for Hongkong on the 8th Doc
Steamers Expected.
The Austrian Lloyd's a. s. Marquis Buc quehem left Bingapore for this port on the afternoon of Dec. 12th. Tax 0. 8. S. Co.'s steamer Myrmidon, from Liverpool, left Singapure on the afternoon of Dee. 13, and may be expected here on or about Friday, the 18th Doo.
The P&O. Colux Maxagon left The s.8. Causing, from Calcutts and Bombay for this port on the 10th Deo.
Straita, left Singapore for this port on the evening of 15th Dec., at 6
a'clock.
The C. M. Co.'s str. Chinguo, from Glas gow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 22nd Nov,, and may be consi-“ dored due at Singapore
or about on the 10th Deo.
The N, G. Ital. steamer Lelimbro left Bombay on the 8th Doc., and may be exposted here on or about the Bath Dee
The
Captain Hastings, the Magistrate, would Fisve strongthened the caution and re- primand which he gave to the defen- dants, had he first imposed nominal penal. The ties on
WO SID decidedly convinced. There can botto
the
men,
pos
that
Latest Advices.
N. P. Co.'s.. Olympia, from Tacoma, has arrived at Yokofiama and sails on the 18th Des, for this port vin other Japan porte.
Monmouthshire, which left here
on the 10th November, arrived in Portland on Dec. 16, and is expected to leave again on the 22nd Dec.
sible objection to a Magistrate caution-Ar a Marine Court held at the Harbour ing and reprimanding persons brought Master's Off to day before Obamander hafore him,or, ател for
R. M. Rumsey-Charles Johnson, seninan, matter, turning the bouch into 8
was charged at the instance of John Henry centrs of moral homiletics-but a do- Vanstone, master of the British ship Fork fondant is either right or wrong, and if he is
Stuart, with wilfully disobeying the lawful. let off with a caution or reprimand (mintis a nominal penalty), the question might be demands of the master on the 12th and 16th December. The captain said sinco caised whether the Magistrate doos or does the arrival of the ship in the harbour not denude himself of his right to viution or
defendant had bean twenty-nine days in keprimand.
hospital, and he was discharged from the hospital on the 9th. He came on board Eat right about five o'clock in the after- neon the worse of liquor." He red two days, and on the third day said his kno was swollen and he could not work. He was given light work on the main hatobway Ha refuged to do this,
From an administrative point of view, we are of opinion that Mr Superintendent May was unwise to let the case go to the Magistracy. Considering the character of the members of the Fire Firgule, and the special airounustunees of the case, anyone looking at the facts would say at once that a small fine and a Don't do it again! would lure bean suficient to have main tained the discipline of the Brigade.
It is well known that the men of the
sud
came on board, he was examined sad cer on Tuesday, when the doctor tined as able for light work. The dufand
go to
ant, however, samt ho would rather defendant te gaol for ten days, with hard gol than work. Commander Bussey sent
labour.
Brigade are the best, men of the Police Forso, and it is also well known that in a climate like Hongkong the savars discipline of Homo forcés: canot be suc- cessfully applied. We do not for a mo- THE Annual Meeting of the supporters of munt say that Mr. May should have passed the Ladies Benevolent Society was held the fault with which the three Fire Brigade the City Hall this aftercion, Mr T. men were barged. They were in the Jackson presided, Amongst those prosent wrong, in the atriotest sense; but there were Mrs Master, M. Black, Mrs Haw were several extenuating circumstances, kins, Mrs Goodinon, Mrs Forbes, Mts. not the least of which was that their May, Mrs GO. Cox, Mrs Ritchie, absenta was an exceptional case and the Mrs Michaeleon, Miss Anderson, Ber. men were of much character and ability RF Cobbolt, Rey, A. Ir Capt. G. that would have fully justified a lan-( Anderson, de. The Chairman said ient view of the fault being taken the Committee of the Society had the is geneally admitted that a police pleasure to again meat, kome of its supe man's life in this Colony is not a pecu- porters and to give au secount of ther larly happy one and it might perhaps the stewardship during the past year. It was advisable, for reasons of expediency, to very gratifying to find that the funds were hold the reins leniently, instead of applying in such good order, notwithstanding that a the regulations with the hand of a mur. sum of 31979 had been disbursed in 1990 tinot. In the interests of the Colony, we an sgummat 61205 in 1895. Instead of bring. trust that the Captain Superintendent of ing forward, a balance of $853 sa on tho Police will deviso como means of removing last occasion they now brought forward the this impression of due severity, without bandsome ence of $1,488.27. The impairing the offciency of the Police Bootety was indebted to the Ballad Concert Fores or of the Fire Brigade. We for 8408, and the amount of subscriptions know full well the interse which Mr and donâtirus was $280, more then fast May takus in his dutice, and the zeal year, showing that the public appreciated and conscientions energy he bringe the efforts of these godd ladies who darotod into their performance. The may not be their tirze to carry on this very necful in. above taking a hint. The rod may be stitution. The number of cases dealt with suited for the back of the child, or the during the past year was ban ngainst 48 in Counterfoil Order Books supplied en ap-coolis; but it may well be spared, by a 1890, and as Le had said the amount dis- wise discretion, under certain circum-bursed was rather move. He could only pliostion.
Nanoba, "when man of experience and hope that those good ladies would cunt que, lang and honourable mice are the sub to give their time and attention ects of Bagellati
..
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arcised in the Manufacture throughout.
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The Scoretary of the Punjon Mining. Ca. (Limited) advises us that he has reosited to following telegram from the mine
* The roots are froded. The mill standing idle for want a of firewood
is
There
has been a loss of three days. The flood. is subsiding. Expect to resinde operation in the course of a few days.
Tan French Bisters wish to return itinka for the support accorded that st Monday' Bazaar. The sum realised $1800-TAI; - however, rakker below the uretage ut form- 42 DEZEMIN, ROD the deficiency 18 counted far by the spares attendance of gen
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containing AsÉST Walden, MA Buch Bottles
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SHANGHAI, KOBE YOKOHAMA, ASAV
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of the Sométy. He could assure the puhlia that every application for assistance was carefully locked into, and that the money was never given to worth proposed the adoption, account. The Rer. A. Hif the meeting passed the Anderson made a few remarka the work of the Committee, motion
rion and Ms CoromaTke