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Hongkong, June 8, 1898.
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EOTHEN MARK LODGE-No. 2GL.
REGULAR. MEETING of the EUTHEN MARK LODGE will ba held at the Freemasons' Habi, on WED NESDAY, the 30th Instant, at 5 for 5.30 VIRITING BRETHREN 174 cordially INVITED to attend,
Hongkong, December 23, 1896.
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2411
ONINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
TOS. 2 and 3, STEWART TERRACE
NT PRAE)
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J. W. NOBLE:
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Intimations.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
1748
accordance with Ordinance No. of 1976, the Under mentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transection of Public Business, on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the th and 26th Instant, respectively.
For the Chartered Bank of Indis, Aud.
tralia and Chisa,'
TH. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. For the Hongkong and Shanghai Bans
ing Corporacion,"
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. For The Naitonal Bank of China, Limited,'
GEO. W. F. FLAYFAIR,
Chief Manager.
For The Morcantile Bank of India,
Elmited,'
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager, Hongkong.
FOR SHANGTAI,
Destination.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as "Loading.
Fezala."
Australian Porta ................... Guthrie (1) .............. Australian Ports Tainan (8) ................... Premda & Ports of Cali Bayura (6) .......... Japaniona Verona (4),........ London, r. Ports of CB Kaiser-Lind (8) London & Ports of Cat: Pakiing (6),, London,. Suez Canal Hector (z). London, . Suez Carai Achilles (4).............. Londen, v. Sues Cana: Glengarry (6). London
... Palawan) Loadou.................................. Sunda (1).................
Maulta............................... Zisßro (1)............ Miles, Havro & L'ton. Dordogne (5)................. NewYork v.SuaxCana: Radley (6)... NewYork, v. Bozana Radnorshire (8)........ NewYork.v. Suez Canal Cassius (8).... New York, v. Suez Canal Polyphomas (s).. NewYork,.Suoz Canal Port Adelaide (g)... New York. William B. Smith.
P.
Agenta
Date of Leaving.
Gibb, Livingston & Co. Des. 24, at 4 p.m. Butterfield & Swize. Jan, 1, at 4 p.m. Norddeutscher Lloyd. Jan. 5, at 9 a.m. P. & O. S, N. Co...... Jan, at noon.
O. 8. N. Co.....Dec. 31, at noon. Holiday, Wise & Co., About Jan, 17. Dusterfeld & Bwire... Dec. 24, at 8 p.m. Basterfield & Bwire... December 28. Jardine,Matheson&Co About Jan. 4. P. & D. S. N. Co......Dec. 26, at noch. P. & O. 8. N. Co...... About Jan, 13, Shewan, Tomes & Co. Deo. 28, 4 p.m. Mesageries A Maritime December 24. Shewan, Tomes & Co. Dec, 27, daylight, Dodwell, Carlil & Co. Dee. 24, at noon, Siemssen & Co.....End of December, Butterfield & Swire Jacasty 16, Dodwell, Carlil & Co. About Jan. Carlowitz & Co. Quick despatch. Arahold, Karberg&c. Quick despatch. Butterfeld & Swice... Des. 29. 3 p.m.
30.
New York... Penobscot. Sandakan and Kudat.. Deucalion (4) ................ 5. Francisco. v. Jupa Gaulic (3). O. 6, B. Dec. 29, at noon. 22998. Francison. 7. Japa of Peking (a)...... Pacific Mail S. S. Ou. Jan. 7, at noon,
Oiy San Francisco..........Matterhorn.
Melchers & Co. Quick despatch. San Francis:0
Shewan, Tomes & Co.Quick despatch. Sumbar.. Shanghai
Ohing Ping (6) Carlowitz & Cu... Doc. 26, at noon. Shanghai.gu
Poiyang ()....... Giemsaon & Co. Des. 24, at 4 p.in. Shanghai........... Szechuan (8)........ Butterfield & Swire...Deo. 24, at 2 pm.
P. & O. 8, N. Co......About Dec. 27.. Shanghai.......... Rotta (s),
P. & O. 8. N. Co... Dro. 28, at 4 pm. Shai‚N'k: ̧Kˆbổ&Y'ma FormnORS (1),
Siemssen & Co.........Dec. 30, daylight. Sporo, Havre & Oceana
Douglas Lapraik & Co.Dec. 25, daylight, Stor, Ainvy & Falow Haitan (3)
Dodwell, Carill & Co. December 29. Tacoma (Wash.), &e... Victoria (1) Vancouver (B..). Empress of China (e).. Canadian P'fic R. Co.. Jan. 20, at noon.
The Co.'s Steamship
Szechuan, Captein will be were despatched as above TO. MORROW, the 24th Instant, at 2 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
"BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
di vendi. Hongkong, December 23, 1896,
DEPARTURES.
December 23.:-
2007
Salie, for Europe, &c.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON, FIA SUEZ CANAL,
The Co.'s Steamship
- Ifector,
Captain Bann, will be duspatched as above 10-
MORROW, the 24th fastant, at 3 p. mi.
For Freight, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Avents. "Hongkong, December 23, 1896.
B686
THE CHINA & MANIA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR MANILA (DIRECT).
The Ca's Steamship
Zafro, Captain COBRAN, will be dospatched for the above Porta on MONDAY, the 28th Instant, at 4
For the Banque de L'Indo-Chine, Hong-p.m.
kong Agency,
M. LACAZE,
pro Manager.
For the Bank of China and Japan, Ltd.,'
Hongkong,
OHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager.
For the Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd.,'
NAO. KADEKELA,
Hongkong, December 21, 1896.
Agent.
2592
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS,-
THE Undermentioned INSURANCE OFFICES will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business, on FRI- DAY and SATURDAY, the 25th and 26th Intaut, respectively,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, Canton Insurance Office, Ltd;
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. N. J. EDE,
Scoretary, Union Insurance Society of Canton, Iad.
L KENNARD DAVIS,
Acting Agent, North-China Insuranos UP., Ltd.
WY. E. RAY.
Secretary, Olins Traders' Insurance Co.,
Ltd. SHEWAN, TOMES & 0,
Ages, Tangleze Insurance Association, Ltd.
GEORGE L. TOMLIN, Acting Secretary. China Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.. WY. MAOBEAN, -Manager, The Straits Insurance Co., Ltd. Hongkong, Desember 10, 1898. 2673
H
KELLY & WALSH, LTD.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
ENGLISH-MADE JEWELERY from J. W. BENSON of Lodgate Hill and Bond Street.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS—for all ages. HANDSOMELY BOUND GIFT
BOOKS,
BOXES OF WATER COLOURS and MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS.
WRITING CASES, CARD CASES, FOCKET BOOKS, &3.
CHOICE MANILA DIGARS ENGRAVINGS, by FAMOUS AR-
TISTS.
CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARS OARDS-a Splaudid Collection.
ART CALENDARS.
LATTE AND OTHER DIABIES.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED. Hongkong, December 19, 1895.
EYE-SIGHT.
NOTICE.
2678
N. LAZARUS, Deulist Optician, of
M London and Ostcutts, may be con- Kload for HP UTAULER An thì HỒNG. KONG HOTEL (Room No. 159):
ONLY
UNTIL
SATURDAY NEXT
Kr LÁZARUS supplies his AFECTA, CLES only after test of the right,
ADVION ERER
This Steamer has superior Accommoda- tion for Passonguts.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, December 23, 1808.
2634
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Stoumukip
Achilles Captain Haver, will be espatched as above on
MONDAY, the 28th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, December 23, 1896.
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POST OFFICE NOTICES,
MAILS will close ---
Empress of Japan, for Shunghat and San Fhe SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.—
Francisco,
Far Haitan at p.m., on Thursday,
the 24th December.
Phra Nang, for Swatow, Mathilie, for Foihow. faisans, for Swuto Taichi for Bangkok. Taicheong, for &moy. Benlamord, for Nagasaki. Onaang, Ine Singapore. Chunshan, for Bwatow,
PASSENGERS,
ARRIVED.
Por Gului from Kobo, Hon. Mrs Sugden, Mr and Mrs Samura
Fer Eaton, from Coast Parts, Mesars L. Saldter, A. Gansberger, J. A. Jenkin ao, Ni Chit Sui, and W. Diercks, Mr. E Pollock. Europeans, and 127 Chinese.
Per Paoting, from Chinking, 6 Chinese... Por Taksang, from Ubloklang, 2 Obinete.
DEPARTED.
For Taisheong, for Amoy, 12 Chinese. Per Phra Nang, for Swatow, 4 Europeata and 4 Chinese.
Par Mathilde, for Holbow, 50 Chinos Per Taisang, lor Bwatow, 20 Chiness. For Teichow, for Bangkok, 2 Europeans and 10 Chinese.
Per Empress of Japan, for Shaagba Meters Litton, C. M. Adaurou, and bliss Kobe, Mr J. Motsumoto; for Naons; fur Row. de C. Wetherall and Vancouver, Mra child for New York, Mr.Chin. Shing Pan, sor and daughter, Mrs Chin Jim and daughter; for New Glasgow, N.S., Maura II. and N. MacDonald. From Yokohama: for Vancouver, Mr C. Wright.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.
Noon-Radnorahira leaves for Now York. 2 p.m.-Stoskrien leaves for Shanghai, $ p.m.-Hector leaves for London, &
pm-Peiyang toaves for Shanghai. A p.m. Guthrie leaven for Australian
Porta
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Quotations.
HONGKONG. December 23, 1896, OPIUM--Now Fatna, cash.... 706
cand, rott Carb,... 697 Bien Brare, CẢNH, VI New Malwa, credit, 780 Allerauce, Tels... 20/38 Die Malys, credit, 700/800 Allowance, Tsels,... 0/34 Paraian, y, cash, Allowance. Tsels.... Poting, Paper zind 600/850 Allowance. Tarte.... 16/48
$1
Exchange.
Horxona, Decomber £3, 1826. Un London-
Documentary, 4 months'
2/1 2/1
Bank, Wire, not
"
On dejnaud,
11
4 months night, Credits, 4
30 daya' sight,
H
... 9/11 ... 2/14 ... 2/1
+
sights,
Credito, 4 reonths' sight,
$.57 2.72 2.16
....
On Paris
On demand,
On Berlin-Damand,.
On New York-
On demand,
Credits, 60 days' eight...
On Bombay
Wiro,
On demand,
... 1651
On Calcutta-
Wire,
口
+
demand,
... 100
* 1654
168
On
Shanghai-
On demand,
For MANILA.—
Per Zafira, at 3.30 p.m.. on Monday,
sho 28th December.
80 daya' aigat, (private paper)
728
Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per tool)...
848.60
Sovereigns (Bank's buying rata)
8 9:30
For SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOME|Silver (per oz.)
2014
Hongkong Register.
& YOKOHAMA.--
Per Formosa, at 3.30 p.m., on Monday,
the 28th December,
For SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA,
VICTORIA, 3.0., & TACOMA.—
Per Fictoria, at 11:30a.m., on Tuesday, Barometer
the 29th December.
For KUDAT & BANDAKAN...
Temperature Humidity
Wind...
Per Deucalion, at 2.30 pm, on Tues-Direction of
day, the 29th December.
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA Weather Por Verona, at 9 a., on Friday, the Rain
1st January, 1897.
For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY TOWNS- ISLAND, COOKTOWN, VILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.-
Per Tainan, al 9 am, on Friday, 1st the
January.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & BOM-
BAY.
Por Llibro, at 11.30 a.m., on Mon.
day, the 4th January.
For SINGAPORE.-
30.37
63
BIRTH
Wednesday, Dressman. 28, 1800
At Yam, Kobo, on the 15th December the Wife of A. R. COLLINS,-of a Boa.
LOCAL AND QENTRAL EY
STEAMERS PASSED: SURZ CANAL: HAGSABUTPLIED ZUHÖUGH MEUTAR.)..
...d
The publication of this issue, commenced WARD BOUND-Balmoral, Nov, 20th at.6.40 pitt
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1898.
IN A harbour like Hongkong, which swarms with stearn-launches, it in scarcely possible) to have too many safeguards to life. Con- sidering the number of those handy little steamboata which flitaround in these water
night and day, it is marvellons that so few accidents take place. The mishap which hotel tha Policet pinnace a week, or two | sioco may be setdown sa unusual, but wo| can quito realise that its occurrence should lava aroused the Police to a sense of their duty. So far, therefore, the ground for tho rocent raid upon steam-launch owners in justifiable but the mode of raiding is | decidedly objectionable. Without a single note of warning, a regulation under an old law is suddenly unforced, summonses are issued, launch-owners are called up before the Magistrate, and comparatively large Enes are imposed. In one case on Tuesday, a small launch which has been plying in the harbour for eighteen years was pounced
·
Benia, 24th; Oscar, 27th; fedus, malheus, Doe. Ist | Frigga, kihi¦ ̈ Olen- farg, Keemun, Natal Romney Henglo 8th: Tantalus, Glamorganahare, 11th - Manila, Niobe, Bullmouth, Shanghai, Mogul, Ceres, Jens-Meinich, Biojun Ma- ru, 15th; Melbourne, Priam, Denisch Sarpeton, Adour, 18th Oanfa, Prins Henrich, Vindobone, Tellur, "Band, HOMEWARD BOUND-Helen Biclanare, Dec.
Int Ceylon, 2nd; Glenshial, Hertha, #th; Mencione, Oceanien, Bih; Dorothea Bick- Mers, Port Philip, 11th; Teucer, 22nd."""
Mada
Tha M. M. Co.'s a. s. Sydney, with the FRENCH MAIL, of the 20th Noreraber,
left Saigon on Sunday, the 20th Dec.s atam, and may be expected here un or about Wednesday, the 33pd Doo. This Packet brings replies to lattera despatched from Hongkong on 14th Oct.
The P. & C. Co.'s. a. Rosita, with the ENOLIER MAIL of 27th Novembar, leth Singapore on Monday, the 1st Dery at 1 pm, and may expected hare on or about Saturday, the 28th Dec. This Packot brings replies to fatters despatched from Hongkong on Oetor
ber 22nd.
The C. P. F. . . Brpress of China aztiro
At Yokohama at 2p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21, and left at 11 a.m., the 22nd. The P. M. s. s. Oily of Peking, with the
Duc, for Hongkong
apon, and the owner fined fifteen dollara, on the ground that he had neglected to put up The acreons to his side-lights. For eighteen years past, screens were manifestly not re- quired, or the Police authorities as allevents had omitted to do their duty. Bat the opportunity of collecting Light Dues in this particular form could not be misted,
What we contend is this. It would bayo Previous on data açon date at | heen a very simple matter to have adver- daratap. 104.31. $$.09.
tised the enforcement of this ancient regu lation, and to have fixed a day for having the order carried into effect. But this is not the oficial way of doing things, and the inconvenient and the clumsy expedient of hauling respectable residents to the Police Court is the only mode adopted for calling
30.40 90.61
40
47
98
18
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open air temperate in this Lowest open air temperature on the findin
F. G, F100, First Arsistant, Hongkong Ohaarvatory, Den. 23, 18M.
Temperature.
(Taken at Meurs Falconer &Co
Premixer, Quzen's Kondj Horоzona, December 23, 3806,
9 AM
30.36 1 F
30.28 SO.20 47
Per Glengarry, at 30 p.m., on Monday, THERMOMETER-94,5........
the 4th January, 1897.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PAOKKI --- The United States Mail Packet Aaelic will
10
bo despatched on TUESDAY, the 29th December, with Mails for hang hai, Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolula, Pera, &o, which will be closed a follow-
.. Registry common,
M. Post Office closos.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH F’ÁORET,----
Per Sulasie, from Hongkong: for Saigon, Moara Ong Kn Tiang and E. Hewat, and 4 Chinese; for Singapore Mesara H. Hart, W. Gibson, A. Mow, W. Guing, and Tas Jon Tek, Mrs Derrich, obild and amah, Mra Vincent: 2 children and servant for Batavia, 1 Chinese; for Darrelles, Messrs M. Boyd Bradon, L Henry, 2806 Tdelos Royes and servant, and Rev. Rey. From Yokohama: for Salgon, Manors Lepere and Tanesarmand; for Singa pore, Mcsare Whitlache, Eglao, and Dyo; for Bitario, Mr Cuciboriteh; for Colombo, Mr and Mrs Ourtina; for Mar- illas, Miss Wohlgemuth. From Shangbal: for Singapore, Mrs M. Stewart, Mesa de R. Lazs, W. R. Burton, and Y. Haw for Jurz. Mr and Mrs Planette; for Part Sald, Mr Ant, Tabbah; for Marseilles, Masses Coogan and Jan. Wilson, Misses The L. Foulana, T. Gatangs, Lepivard and Le Boulch.
ORINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,
The Co. Steamship
Teiratk
Captain Ramsay, will be dospatosed on FRIDAY,
the lat January, ut,4 pm,
The attention of Passeagers in directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this earner, First-class Saloon la situsted forward of the Engices. A Rofrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage. A duly-qualified Surgesa in carried, and the Vespol in fitted through out with Electric Light,
The British Contract Packet Kaisar-i-Hind, will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 31st Dad., with Malls for the United Kingdom, Kurope, and countries be yond, aid Brindisi; to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands Ludia, Dur. mah, sylon, Aden, Egypt, Maits,
and Gibraltar.
usual hours will be observed is alosing the Mails, &.
Per Onsang, for Singapore, 317 Chinese.MAILS HY THE GERMAN FACKEL. Por Chunchen, for Swatow, 856 Chinese.
TO DEPARY.
Per Hongkong, for Hilphong, 60 Chinese,
SDIPPING REPORTS.
The Gecon Contract Packet Bayern will be despatched on TUESDAY, the bib January, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe and countries beyoud, via Zrindisi; to the Strike Sottlementa, Batavia, Burmah, Coylon, India, Adan, Egypt, Malta, &&
Registry comes at 7.30 am.
KABOMETR
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4 F. (Wot Bulb) ? Aum. 40
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the attention of launch-owners to the sud-
den revival of an old law. This disregard of the feelings of the public is to be regretted, There is a wrong way and a right way of doing things, and we venture to say the Polica hava takou, the wrong course on this peession. Truly we are a much-governed community, and we are long-suffering with it all. But it does seem to be a remark. able circumstance that the authorities so often fail to display that consideration for the community which they ought to do. Ually courtesy pays best, even in the face of $15 fines. In his despatches to Mr Chamberlain on the Sanitary Board ques tion, the Governor maintains that there is less friction in carrying on the administra- tim of chal dirartly through fry. ernment departments, but we venture to advance the present instance as a fair sam
AMERICAS MA to the, 1st Dec. leaves Yokohama on Wednesday, the Dec. 9rd, at daylight, and may be expected
on or about Thursday,
the Slat Dea.
O. & 0.8, 8. Doris, with mails &c., left San Francisco for this port a Honolulu. Yokohama, Taland Bea Kobe,
Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the The P. M. x. Chius, with mái đe,
10th Dec.
left San Francisco for this port via Honolula, Yokohama, Inland - Sea, Kobo, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 19th Deo.
The N. P. Co.sn. a. Hympia, from Toons, Steamers Expected.
has arrived at Yokohama and sails on the 18th Dec. for this port via other Japan ports.
The
6.5. Okunang from Calcutta and Straits, left Singapore for this port on the evening of 15th Dec., até o'clock..
The O. M. Co.'s B. B. Chinguo, from Gisa-
منان
gow and Liverpool, loft Singapore for and may be expected here en or shout sport on the afternoon of 17th Dec, the 23rd Dec
The P. &.0. Co.'s «. «. Formoen left. Sig. gapore for this port on the 21st Deci, at noon, nad is expected her about, i p.m. on Sunday, the 27th De6. The N. G. Ital. steamer Letimbro faft Bombay on the 6th Dec, and may be expected here on or about the
the 28th Dic.
The E. & A. steamer Australian, from Sydney d., left Port Darwin on the 16th Dec., for Timor and this port The 0. N. Co.'s steamer Changaus, from
Australian ports, left Thursday Island on the 16th Dec, for Manils and thin. port, and may be expected to arrive here on or about Friday, the Int January, 1897.
Lentext, Advices, The s. 8. Lichining, from Calepita Jatk Kingapore f6c-fles port on the after- noon of Deo. 22nd.
New York A. S. WATSON & Co., la of Government by departments, and of
LIMITED.
CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
MANUFACTURERS
OF
Aerated Waters.
the friction that is act up through neglect of oiling the executive wheels of adminis tration, with a little commonsenso and consideration for the public.
Ir is a matter for congratulation that the Directors of the Tung Wahi Hospital have
met the Government half-way in the maste ter of improving the condition of this essentially Chinese institution. There can be little doubt that the more enlightened unsinbers of the Directorate have for years realised, the abaninte necessity for improve.
The N. P. a, silk ex Macduf arrived in
the 16th Dec. Tha 0, & 0.58. Regis, with mails, which left henge Nov. 24th, for San Francisco, via Shangbai, Kobe, Iniand Scity
Yokohama and Honolulu, arrived at her destination on the 21st De. The P. 4.0. Co. a 8. 8. Mazzym left Sini
gapore for this post on the 22nd Dec,
Ham- The D. D. R. steamer Senta, from
borg, left Singapore for this port an the 22nd Dec., and may be expected Hem ut or about the 28th Des
A
at DOOD.
Tax detailed programme of the Amoy Races in issued. The Races will be held on the 6th, 7th and 8th January next.
dited
ment in the Tung Wah. We shall not hers H.M.3, Centurion arrived to-day having refer to the duty whiet we think fall upon. Left Singapore the 17th Dece theofficer of the Governmontin this connos German eridser Trots left for Manila yeni
Duck to
OUR ARBLIND WATER Faoroby with the best English Machinery, embody:
The mail closes at 8 a.m. Late Lattoring the latest Improvements in the trade.
The Koirish stermer Guthrie reports : From Kobe, at 6-pum, "Dee, 17; famed Moji, at 3 pm. of the 18th Tarnabout, at 1.10 p.m. of the 21st inst. Breaker Point at 8 a.m. of the 22nd last, and sirived Hongkong, at 7 pm. of the same date.
ate, | till 6.30 a.m., with 19 conte extra pastage, 1803 Experienced fresh N.W. tn 8.E. winds, with moderate aes to the 19tis inst. ; thence to the 2nd, strong N.N.R, winds and high following ses, with doll, elendy was thor, and ocensional showers, throughout
Letters, parcele, &., for Howloon Foint and
For Freight.or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, December 29, 1896.
The Purest Ingredients only are used,
Not Responsible for Debta.
Stentoers in Hubour may be posted in the and the utmost Care and Cleanliness ex- General Post Office up to 11.50 .z. and 8.850 sad in the Manufacture throughout Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor the passage; from Fedra Banco Rock to p.m. Letters from Kowloon Point may be posted Chemers will be Responsible for any port, fresh N,W. wind with rising se. in the Letter For which has been placed in the Debt contracted by the Officers or Crus of The British steamer Halley reports; Police Compound outside the Charge Room ap the following Vessels, during their stay in Strong N.E. monsoon.
to 12 and 4 o'cloca, and in the Pillar Box at the Hongkong Harber
The British steamer Baiten reports Wharf. Local Rates will be charged. To avoid FORT SUAT, British ship, Captain Foochow Amny, light variable winds, robbery, senders of letters from Kowloon are re- Vanstone---Standard Oil Co.
and fine clear weather. Aaey,w, Swato, gated to cool their stamps by writing the frush Northerly breeze and olear. Swalow Bank Notes, a, should is registered. No word stamped across them. Covers containing Captain W. W. Hardy, Order.
STANFIELD, British barque, Captain BO-Muster...
→
The Water used is proved by reposted analyses to be Absolutely Pure,
1
For Coat Fokis, Waters are packed and placed an board ship at Hongkong prices
tion, although we have contended all along erday, The Kaiser came out that reforms in the Tung Wah ought to day. have barn effected gradually during the last twenty years, and they might have boon THE Japan Advertiser contradicts the state- thus ne saly more scally brought about, ment that Billy Watere, ex-Prime Minis but at the same time more thoroughly at Mr Water is at present in Yokohama→ ter of tile. Formosan Repubus, is dead.
complished. The Colony owes much to
the efforts of Mr Fung Wachten, who and dong wall, has done a great deal to bring the Chi-Tas Hon. Trezaurer of the Alice Memorial noce into ling with the proposals of and Netherste Hospitals beger to asks the Government, Luto the great Li Hung lodge with thanks the following dras find auch difficulty in overcoming the old- day, the leading Chinese in Hongkong ullen to the funds of the Hospitals -
FRED. P. LITCHFIELD, American barquer to Hongkong, strong N'ly breeze and fine. Bunday delivery,it be delivared by and the full amount allowed for Packages fashioned notions of their friends, and, as
SHIPPING.
ARETVALS. December 22
Steamers Fuochow: Hoeshin nad Yike Latiars, B., for the
Wil-sang. Steather in Amoy : Gerstania.
Guthrie, British steamer, 1,498, W. & McArthur, Kebe Dec. 17, General-G1
Decomber,23)
LIVINGSTON & Uo.
Peiyang, German str., from Canton, Fungeking British air, from Canton," Rackley, British stemmer, 1,984, M. D.
The British flagship Centurios toporta: the 12 and 8.33 o'clock trams only. Corros- Fine weather, with light N.Ely bespondeuse and Parsals for the Peak may be posted and Emption when received in good order. In the General Post Office up to 11.30 am. or 8 ill aftor peening Parasols and Macclesfield.. or in this letter boxes in the care till tie Shoals; then strong N.E. winds, with a heavy sea, were encountered.
of departure. With regard to letter from the Feak, Pillar böxas have becer pisoed at Yingasias The British steamer Tukang reports: Gap, Victoria Gogh Mount Belle, Mount Gough, Song Northerly gale, and very high son and Plantation Bead, which will be cleared ai
-12.80 mxít á. pati, brought Strong Fly And N. Wly gala, and high following
The British, utesmer Lelaking raportar
POST OFFICE NOTICER MAILS will olɓse:--
Tallack, Amoy. Dec. 31st, Tos Sarwad; For SWATOW, SINGAPORE & JANG-
Towing & Co.
Per P. U. C. Klar, at 8.30 mm, ca
Thursday, the 4th December.
Haitan, British str., 1,183, J. S, Bosch, Pocahos Deo. 19,- Amoy -21, and Swatowanie 22, General-Douglas STEAMSHIP Oɑ.
For SHANGHAL➡
Quarto, German steamer, 1,146, II. Johannsen, Moji Dec. 37, Coal---Wielxx & Co.
British
chanting, Bell, steamer, 1,050, Gries. BUITRHILLI & Swee
Centurion, British flagship, 10,500, Spencer H. Login, Singapore Dec. 174 Paksang, British teamer, 377. R. A Benny Chinking Dec. 17 Hion and Nut
JARDINE, MATKESON & co Drinking, British steamer, 1019, E Purkis. Wahn Dea. 20, Gonosal.--JanRIVE, MATHESON & CO at Vicha
Sydney, Frenck wkr. 3. G. Aubert, Marseilles and Sugen Det. 20, Mills and General MzusADERIRE MARITIMES.
ME
CLSABED,
For Bhanghai
(Room No. 198). »P449 Venge, for Maalia,
General Memoranda. FatDAY, (Christmas Day) Dec, 26
·Insurance Cläces alone. Local Banks clean. Kowloon Customs Bce closes, Saturday, December 20—
8.30 p.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge.. pg Local Banke close.
Insurance Offices close..
Per Wosiung, at 9.90 .., on Thursday, SUNDAY, December. 27
the 24th December.
́i Gooda per Marquis Bacqushem undell ver
Per Szechen, at 1,30 m, am Thared after this date subject to rent
day, the 24th December
For Yunguhing at 2.90 pan.) on Thurs
day, the 24th Desember. Par Payang, et 3,80 p.m., on Thursday,
the 24th December,
Par Uhing Ping, at 9 mida on Saturday,
the 20th December
For HAIPHONG.--
ay the 24th December Par Bungkong, at 11,30 am, on Thur
For SINGAPORE,
-- the 24th Decem for SWATOW SHANGHAL
TUESDAY, Doch ber 59 →
11.30a.m.-Extraordinary Meeting of George Fenwick & Co., Limited, et ide City
Noon, Meeting of Bhareholders of the
• Hongkong High Level Tisor BJ CỔ, Limited, at the Registered Offices of the Company 88, and 10; Queen's Bloss Central H
Wednesday, December 30 1-
5130 pto.ooting of Rothen "Marz
Thursday, December: 81. ----
Koop Meeting of Shareholders of the Per Canton, 13.30 pm, on Laursday,
Punjon Miding Company, Limited, al - the Gu's Office No. 0, Praya Central. WIN THUREGAT OOR TOWN TOWNS. BRIDAY, (New Year's Day), 1887 S VILLE BRISBANE SYDNEYZO MELBOURNE
V-Kowloon Customs Gilos closse
Interest: Warrants of 45 no Söares of Tus
Pawnbrokers Guiklio
200
wo kave said, many yours have been wasted observe that ocnedemble progresa, hag daring which no efforts were made to throw been made with the works being erected at Western light upon the Chinese darkness.North Point by Mrs. Meyer & Co. for Counterfoil Order Books expplied on ap- Now, as every one will admit, the Chinese their Heroes Depot The bottom of one of the two large storage tanks van inwered on to the "resting fan sites other wa Lear, vill bo rosny ki
pilostion,
Our Registered Ta graphio Address in "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG "
And all signed manager rddreaand thus
will caosive prompt attention:
The following is a List of Waters always kept ready in Stock - PURE AFRATED WATER
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
POTASH WATER
BELTZER WATER
LITHIA WATER
HARSAPARILLA WATEK.
TONIO WATER
GINGER ALE
GINGREADE
No Credit giren for Bottles salt took
used for any other purpose Maz oratsthing Astuted Waters, as such Bottle
ATSON
The works are strong and substantial, moki ars, to understand, being infried ont to plans by Menara Leigh &
Dircoters have done the right thing in ap pointing Dr Chung to be the resident, be in the Tung War Hertal.. DU has experience, and his preecos ought enture an entire inaunty froin all mis taken both of treatment and of registrati of ones. This last is one of the cart portent of all the points in connection tão existence of the Tung Văn. Erg since the first Plagas autoreak, two and a Tis half year ago, this point has been pro- minently before the minds of ovary, one
- under their, mujkavision, Ebo tanka aro
baing arocted by the Hongkong
ampus Beer Company D
Sessions, vera, rea
ther
the Bapreme Court, before Bà
Carrington
who took an interest in the Tung Wah | Mr Francis, who appeared Hospital. With Dr. Chang in residence, in a case no suo indent as that which shocked) was DERY the compinunity in 1894 could possibly take | Women place. In ought not to have com any ko, pub has foot Directi
to- provans