Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION
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OLD OBINESE PORCELAIN, EM- BROIDERIES AND CURIOS.
To-day's Advertisements.
NOTICE.
THE Annual MEETING of the SHARE
TRADERS AND SUBSCRIBERS to the CITY HALL will be held in the LINARY of the City Hall, at half-past Twelve o'clock, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), MIE Undersigned will Offer for Sale, by the th day of January instant.
Pabic Auction, on
H. L. DENNYS, Secretary. Hongkong, January 8, 1897.
SATURDAY,
the 9th January, 1887, commencing at 2.30 p.m. at his Sales Rooms, Duddell Atreet,-
(HAVING JUST ARRIVED FROM PEKING),
IMPERIAL KUANG-TUNG LOAN or 1894.
Destination.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Paasola,
Australian Porta,...amahirs Mara Australian Porta..... Australian (2)...
Ansoba (e)... Japan.........
Xnhé.
***Faugang (e)..... Kobe and Yokohama.. Miike Mara (8). London & Porta of Cal Paklinj (3) London,v,Ports of Call Gauges (5).. 44 London, v. Baez Canal Pyrrhus (4)... Landen.................Sands (c)...... Logden, v. Marseilles, Borneo (s)..... Manila, via Amoy......8ungkiang (1). Mareilles. v. Saigon.. Tamise (s).. Nagasaki, KobeYaTauinius ()....
A VERY FINH, LARGE AND VALU PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND FANT PRINCIPAL Waki, Kobé & Y'hema Omi Mare (s)..
ABLE COLLECTION OF OLD
CHINESE PORCELAIN AND CURIOS.
Comprising:
RARE SPECIMENS OF MING SANG DE Bour, KANG YELLOW and WHITE and BLACK and WHITE HAWTHORN, VA, FINE BLUE and WHITE, FIVE COLOUR, BLUE and WHITEHAWTHORN and OTHERWISEDECORAT ED VANKA, JABY, PLATES, QUTY, Bows from the Ress of Kasani, YuNG CELING, KIENLUNG, DOWN to NOKE MORLUN TIMES, FISH OLD IMPERIAL CLACHLY on YKLLOW, APPLEOKERN, ko.
PAKINO CLOTRONNE, FINE PERING SNUFF. BOTTIPA, JADE.
KANG CURIOR.
PORCELAIN SUKEnna and other
AU EXCEPTIONALLY Goon Lor of SILK TAUROLAKLIZA,
comprising -
...MANDARINA' and Ladies' CoATH, JACKETS,
(Third Period).
JOTICE is hereby given that the WAB
RANTS for Tateroit on, a re- Payment of Part of Principal of, the Bonds of the IMPERIAL KUANG-TUNG LOAN or 1894 will be ready for Inge on the 13th Instant, at the Urice of the IMPARIAL MARITIME OCATOK, Canton.
B. E. BREDON, Commissioner of Customs.
CUSTOM HOUSE, Canton, 8th January, 189,"
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED
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FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.
The Co.'s Steamship
Sawykiany, Captain C: B. N. Deov, will be despatched as
PETTICOATS, HANDINON, PEKING BROCADRE, above TO-MORROW, the trustent, at
Rod OTHER EMBROIDERIES.
Ostalogues will be issued previous to Sale. On view from Friday, 8th, January.
TERMS OF SALE :—As Customary,
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer,
Hongkong, January 4, 1897.
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PUBLIC AUOTION.
PE Undoraigned has received instruc
tions to Bell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 12th Jan., 1807, at 2.50 p.m., at his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,~~ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &, (For Sundry Secounts,) comprising -
UNIMSON PLON COVERED DRAWING ROOM SUITE.
MARBLETOP CENTRE and SIDE TABLES. BEVELLED GLASS ÖVERMANTEL, ELUTURES and ORNAMENTS.
CARPETS and HEATH RUGS.
EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD with BEVELLED GLASS, DINNER WAGUONE, GLASS BOOK CANE, WAITING DESES WRITING TABLES..
CROCKERY, GLASS and PLATED
WARK. Dovac-and-SINGLE-Jaòs Berstrada. DOUBLE and BINOLE WARDROBES, WARD with ENVELLED GLASS Inons, CHEAT of DRAWERS and MARRLATOP WASE. ETANDS,
BONDS
ONE LANOLSTER PLATE CAMERA.
ONE UNDXHWOOD PLATE CAMERA, OKE SULTANT,
Etc., Etc.. Etc.
TAX OF SALE:-As Customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, January 8, 1997.
Mails.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES. FAQURBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS,
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STEAM FOR SAIGON. SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALOUTTA, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, MARSEILLES, MEDITERRANEAN AND -BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE AND BORDEAUX;
10 a..
For-Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRF, Agelte. Bougkong, January 6, 1897.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
20
The Cow Steamship- Tantalus,
Captain Han, will be dus putobed TO-MOR-
100W, the 9th Instant, at 4 p.1.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
*BUTTERFIELD & SWIE, Agents. Hongkong, January'8, 1897,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWANFOO.
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The Co.'s Steamship
Thales, Captafa DOUGLAS, will e duspatched for the abov Porta on TUESDAY, the 12th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Maungera.
Hougkong, January 8, 1897,
COMPANY, LIMITED.
Agents.
Date of Ledring.
(a)...Nippon Yasen Kaisha. Jan. 19, noon,
New York, F. Buez Canal Polyphemus (s)... New York, P.Suez Canal Port Adelaide (s)...... New York.......
¡Ponobscot pre
Gibb, Livingaton & Co.fan. 31, at a,. ..P. & 0.5 N. Ca......Jan. 15, at monu.
Jardine, Matheson&Co Jan. 12, at 4 p.m. Nippon Yasen Kaisho. Jan. 24, at noon, ...Halliday, Wise & Co.. About Jan, 14.
P. & 0.8. N. Co. Jan. 14, at noon. Butterfield & Swire... Juntary 14. P. & 8. N. Co...... About Jan. 19. P. & OS. N. Co...... About Jan. 23. Butterfeld & Swire... Jan. 9, at 10a.m. Messageries Maritime Jan. 20, at noon. Butterfield & Swiro.....{fan. Pint 4 p.m. Nippon Yusen Kajaba jan. 15, at zoon, Bottorfald & Swire January 15. Dodwell, Cartilt & Co. About Jan. 90. Arnhold, Barberg &Co. Quick despatch. Pacife Mail S. 5. Co. Jan. 26, at noun. 0. S. 5. 0, Jan. 16, at noon, ..0.
Malchers & Co. Quick despatch. Shewap, Tomos & Co. Quick despatch. Jan. 9, at 4 p.m. Giornogon Ăn Độ...
8. Francisco, v. Japai JChica (e), 9. Franciaco, v. Japar Dario (8)... San Francisco.......Matterhorn. San Francisco Sambawa...... Shanghai Loong (s)..
P. & O. S. N. Or...... about Jan. 19. Sunngbai...Mirzapore (a) .....
P. & O. S. N. Co...... About Jan. 13, Shanghai and Jupe..... Shanghai (0)........ S'hai, O'iou, J'een, Nhi Sendai Maru (4) Nippon Yusen kuisha. Jan. 10, at noon, Shanghai Kobe & maRamorganshira (a)....Dodwell, Carlill & Co. About Jan. 18. Singapore & Boobay.. Peshawur (8).......P. & O. 8. N. 0...... About Jan. 19. S'pore, Puang& D'bay Marquis Bioquohem(s) Sander & Co........... January 14. S'pore, Penang & Ctte Kataong (a). ** S'pore, S'rang 87baya Hupah (4) ..... Stow, Amoy & Fcton Nanoa (a)..... Swatos, Amoy & Too Thales (8)..... Tucoma (Wash.), So... Olympia (2). Vananaver (B.0), Empress o China (s.. Canadian Plek. Oo.. Jan. 20, nt scop, Victoria (3.0.), c....Mount Lebanon (a)....Shuwan, Tomes & Co. January 16. Yokohama................(Amara (8)...Jardine, Matheson&Co Jan. 14, at 4 p.m.
...arding, Matheson Jan. 15, at 3 p.m.
To-day's Advertisements.
TO LET.
Butterfield &ire... Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. Dougins Leprails & Co. Jan. 10, daylight. Douglas Lapraik & Co. Jan. 12, daylight. Dodwell, Carill & Co. Jun. 13, at noon.
EXPORT CARGOES. Par... Achilles, axiled 31st December: -For London, 650 pigs. Tea (na particu lars), 506 cases Prosorras, 20 cases Essen- tiel Oil, 21 case Cigars, 8 onssa Effects and 12 pkgt. Sundries; for Liverpool, 1 case COACH-Wood Oil; for Glasgow, 12 pkgs. Efecte.
Per .. Cassie, Bailed 81st December; for New York, 30,785 rolls Matting, 6,563) packages Tos, 154 enses Essential Oil, 29 Cases Blackwoodware and oases Chinaware.
LARKSPUR, UPPER RIGSMONY BOAD HOONS, TENNIS COURT, HOUSE and STABLING. Apply at House, Hongkong, January 8, 1897, INDO-ORINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR YOKOHAMA (DIRECT),
52
The Co.'s Steamship
Amata, 10 Cap. W. E. Kiwe, will be daspatched as above
00 THURSDAY, the 14th Inst., of 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,.
General Managers.
Hongkong, January 8, 1997.
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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
The Co.'s Steamship
Katsang.
Capt. Gee PITNS, will be despatched an abura
un WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instant, at 3
p. 1,
50
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
·FOR KOBE (DIRECT).
bu
The Co.'s Steamabip
Fawang, Captain Monora, will be despatched na abova du TUESDAY, the 12th Justaut, st 4 pin,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Manageraja Hongkong, January 8, 1897.
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NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,
JAPAN-BOMBAY LINE,
MONTHLY SERVICE.
(Under Mail Contract)
FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA
The Co.'s Steamship -
Mike Muru, Capt. P. H. GONG, will be despatched for the THURSDAY, the 14th
aboro Ports on - 4389 PORTS OF BRAZIL & KIVER PLATE tant, at Noon,
N WEDNESDAY, the 20th January,
TAMISE Captain REFUFFEL, with MALLS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Pert for MAR- SEILLES via Ports of Call, without Transhipment.
Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marvellies, and ao! pepted in translt through Marseilles for the principal places of Hurope.
Shipping. Orders will be granted
Корп
Carge will be received on beard an:il 4 &.. Specie and Parcels until 3 p.m. on the 10th January. (Parcels are not to be sest on board; they must be left at the
Agency's Office).
Contents and raide of Packages are re- quired.
For further particulare, apply at the Company's Office.
GDE CHAMPĶAUX, Agent. Hongkong, Jangary, 6, 1807-
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
NIPPON YESEN KAISHA. Hongkong, January 8, 1897.
416
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, (UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE
AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT),
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, KURRACHEE, ADEN, SUKZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENICE, FIUME AND
.. TRIESTE.
(Taking Cargo at through rates to OAL CUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LKVANT" and ADRIATIO PURTS). (Also to NATAL EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH & GAPE TOWN), The Oo.'s lawship
Marquis Bacqushev, Capt. G. Oosranzo, will be despatched as abore un THURSDAY, the 14th Instant.
Cargo will not be repaired on board after For further information as
to Passage and Freight, apply to
BANDER & Co.,
Agents
To-day's Advertisements. 3 p.m. prior to date of sailing.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship Briggn, Captain F. Jazz, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignoes of Cargo are hureby ze quested to send in their Bilis of Lading fir countersignature by the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside
Optional Cargo will be forwarded, unlear -notice to the contrary by given before
TO-DAY.
1.0.0
Any Cargo Impoding her ducharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Hors- KONG&KOWLONE WHALINGODOWN CO., 120, and sideed at Donalqueus" risk and expanse. No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Gedowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 19th, Jane
be meject to rent. htt
All bruken, chafed, and damaged Goods ara to be left in the Godowns, where they will be axamined on the 14th January, of
No Fles Insurance has been affected.. SIEMSSEN & Co
Ayunti,
Hongkong, January 8, 1807.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,
JAPAN-AUSTRALIA, LINE,
MONTHLY SERVICE.
(Under Arail Contract)..
FOR NAGASAKT, KOBE AND
YOKOHAMA
The Co.'s Breamslip.
Oint Mars,
For Freight or passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General ManI/PENG, Dongkong, January 8, 1897
SHIPPING,
ARRIVALS,
January 8:-
Taisang, British str., from Canton. Kaljon, British atr., from Canton,
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Kater, German flagship, from a oruise. Thales, British atoomer, 820. Milroy, Taiwanfoo Jɔn, 4, åsnay 6, nød Swatow 7, General.DoUGLAS STEAMPHIE CO.
Avara, British steamer, 1.656. W. E. Kent, Japan January 2, Coal,-JARDINE, MATHESON & Uo.
Ask, Danish steamer, 654, B. Ergom, Pakhoi Jan. E, and Hollow & General A. R. MARTY.
Haitan French steamer, 355, Uoepel, Pakhai Jan. 5, General,-. R. MARTY.
Nanyang, German steamer, 983, R. Lehmaun, Chinking Jan. 3, Bico and General-Sumasex & Co.
Progress, German str., 667, P. Brandt, Haiphong Jan, B, Rice.-A. R. MARTE.
Dorio, British, str., 4676, H. Smith, Bon Fernciron via Japan and Shanghai, Jan. 6. Malis and General-Q & 0, 5. 8.
Du
Koningin Wilhelmina der Nederlander, Datob ernisar, W. J. Derz, Saigon, Pak hol and Hollow January 0.
Jaly, French oralser, 4,800, Pillot, Manila January 6,
DEPARTURES,
January 8 Sachem, for New York.
| Kachidate Maru, for Kutshinolzu.
Nurd, for Singapore, Chene Tai, for Swatow. Kolgan, for Shanghai. Tordenskjold, for Saigon.
CLEARED. Strathalian, for Hongay, Sungking, for Manila.. Tanerid, for Kobe. Namos, for Swalow. Friggn, for Shanghai. Changana, for Tokokuma.
PASSENGERS.
ABRIVLI
Per Thales, from Taivanton, a $4 Chinese,
Per As, from Pakhol, 29 Chinese. Per Heilan, from Pakboi, 5 China. Per Nanyang from Chirkiang, Chinesa
DRFARTED Por Kachidate Maru, for Kutahiniotes, 10 Chinese.
Per Nord, for Singapore, 12 Chinees. Per Bong, for Bestow, Mazara Hart 1 Buck and GH. Potte
MATO DEPART.
Per Sunghiang, for Manila, Metars W. Paschey and W0. Keay."
Per Name, for Swatow, B. Horoposes and 250 Chinees.
www
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close :—-
For AMOY & MANILA:-
LEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
Shipping.
10 ..--Sungking leaves for Manila, &c. 2 p.m.-Hupeh leaves for ourabaya, da, 4p-Loongmoon leaves for Skaughai. 4 p.m.-Tantalus leaves for Japan.
Auctions.
2.30 p.m.-Anction of Old Chinese Por
eclaio, Embroideries and Curios, den, at Mr Goo. P. Jammert's,
General Memoranda. MONDAY, January 11:-
Dividend ou Chares of the Paujom Min-
ing Co., Ltd., Payablo. TESDAY, Jonuary 12:➡
2,30 p.,-Auction of Household Furni ture, &c., at Mr J. M, Armstrong's, WEDNESDAY, January 201—
Opening Meeting of ⋅ Odd Volumes."
13
Quotations.
18
Hoax, January 8, 1897. OPIUM-Now Patus, osal... 680
Old
cash, 680 Old
cak.... 667 Now Benarca, cseh, s71/700 New Malwa, credit, 7022 Allowance, Thels,... 48/63 Old Malwa, credit,, 780 Allowance, Tuela,... 24/40 Persian, Vily, cash,. — Allowance, Trels, Porkian, Paper tid 500/580 Aliniranen, Tauls. ... 32/6£
Exchange
HONGKONG, January 8, 1897.
On Lendan
Bank, Wire,
13
On domand
19
30 days' sight.
4 months sight,
Credita, 4
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On Paris--
On Berlin-Demand,..
Oa New York-
DEATH.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1897.
H. M,S, Alagrity, with Admiral Byller on On the 30th December, at the General board, returned to Singapore from Sarawak Hospital, Singapore, WILLIAM GAL- BET, late second Engineer, n. a cate; on the 28th Dec. aged 28. youre,
1
Tuz Undaunted Ebony Minstrel Troupe'
The publication of this time sommenced gave a variety entertainment at Nagasaki
off the tifint. 01 6.50 p.m.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 1897.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL
ABUYPLIED THROUGH REUTER.)
SinGarone is taking preliminary steps for the celebration of the Queen's record reign on the 30th Jane next. A public commit- tea will be appointed to co-operate with the Government in carrying out the amenge
ๆ
ments.
Tax remains of the late M. Armand Ilona.
UTWARD BOUND-Balmoral, Nov. 20th; head have been sent to France for inter- Oscur, Sith; Medium, Doc. lab; Clermont, per the M. M. steamer Salaric. fary, Keemur Homney, 8th Manila, During the stay of the Szlasia in Singapore, Brilmanith Maul, Ceres, Jens-Mei- nich, Kiojun Hani, 10th Melbourne, the flags on the Government Offices and gi Prium, Diomed, Burpedon, Adour, 18th; mon-of-war, he also the Consular Bagg, woro Daufa, Vindobona,
a, Tellus, 22nd; Depack, respectfully hoisted half-mast, ti Bennor, Caledonien,
Canton, Kirkdale, Normaniale, Glenartney, Cowrie, To-sonnow afternoon, on the Happy Val- 2801; Japan, Kriemhild, Nestor, dafenor,
Maria Rickmers, Obi, Patralus, Silkley, in the fr round for the Hongkung Jan. 6th; Damien, Jan. 5th.
Football Challenge Shield, the Hongkong HOMEWARD BOURD Helen Rickmers, Dec. Fastball Club will play 12ti Company, 1st; Ceyler, 2nd; Glenshiel, Hertha 4th S.D., H.A. Kick-off at 4 p.m. The Club Menelous, Oceanien, 8th ; Dorothea Rick mere, Port Philip, 11th; Teucer, 22nd; team will be:-J. R. Gillingham, gól ;. E.- Geria. Bentoirtich, 28th; Henest Simons, H. Beazley and H. Pinokuey, Lauka; II. Jan. 6th; Sachsen, Jan. 6th.
W. Shade, H. W. Looker (Captain) and W. H. Pryco-Browno, IMLI, halven i
Munts.
The P. & O. . . Mirapere, with the E. C. Rowcroft, H.K.R, M. H. Logan,
ENGLISH MATE of Deo, 11th, left Einw.Y.R.; W. D. Mayaon, A. D. H. Gray-*** gapore on Wednesday, the 6th Jan., at
Tho
ap.m., and may be expected here 507, A., and A. S. Auton, forwards, on Tuesday, the 12th January, at Referee Mr J. Henderson.
4 p.m.
This Packet brings replies
to letters despatched from Hongkong Wrzu reference to the reported sppoint on Nov. 5th.
Imp. German Mail s. 5. Prine Hein.ment of Mr. Greville, Consul-General at crying the Garman Mails with Budapest, to be Eritish Minister at Bang- dates from Borlin of the 14th Doc.,kok, a local paper says:- it is not uenal tó left Colombo on Friday, the 1st Jan.,
ruby, be axpected here on or about Tuesday, the 12th Jan The F. M. a. a. China, with the AMERI CAN MAIL, Of 19th Dec., leaves Yoko- hama on Friday, the 8th Jan., at daylight, and may be expected here on or about Saturday, the 16th Jan, 168 The O. &0. s. 8. Belgic, with mails e, left San Francisco for this port on Dec. 29th, via Yokohama, Inland Ses, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai.
On demand,
... 2,67
Uredits, 4 monthe sight,
... 2.72
* 2.16
On demand,.,
612
On Bombay
Credits, 60 days' sight....
5.3
Wire,
160
On demand,
Wiro,
A
:
On demand,
CA
*
On Shanghai-
Ou demand,
&
Per Sunghiang, at 9.30 am, on Satur- On Caloutta
day, the 9th January.
For HALPHONG.---
Per Hongkong, at 11.30 am, on Batur-
day, the Uth January.
For SINGAPORE
SOURABAYA.-
ן
SAMARANG
Pex upth, at 1.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 9th January.
For SWATOW & SHANGHAL-
Por Tasiang, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 9th January.
For SHANGHAL--
Per Loongaon, at 3.30 p.m., on Satur-
day, the 9th January,
For NAGASAKI, KOBEL YOKOHAMA,
Per Tantains, at 9.30 p.m., on Satar-
day, the 9th January.
Por Arcond, at 13.30 a.m., on Friday,
the 13th January.
For SWATOW, AMOY & FUOCHOW.
Per Namet, at 5 p.m., on Saturday,
the 9th January.
For SINGAPOLE, PENANG & CAL-
CUTTA
Per Kutsang, at 2 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 13th January.
MAILE BY THE BRITISH PACKET.-
The British Contract Packet Gauges will
be despatched THURSDAY, the
166
...
781
30 days' aight, (privato paper) ... 731 Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per taal)... $48.6 Sovereigns (Bank's buying rata) 3.30
29. Silver (per oz.)....
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Hongkong Register.
Previous Ca date niʊm ¿ate af daya tap. 10 s.o.
| Tao Empress of Indio left Vancouver on
the 6th Jan., for Hongkong.
Steamers Expected.
The N. P.K. 3. B. int Mure loft Thars
day Island for this port on the 21st Dec, and is dus hore on the 11th Jan. The Ben Line steamer Bonglos, from Ant- werp and London, left Singapore on the 4th Jan. for this part. The F. & S. . Co. B. s. Shanghai left Singapore for this port on the 4th Jan., at 4 p.m.
Barometer... 29.98 Temperature Humidity
20,08 20,98
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F., Fiod, First Aesistant. Hongkong Observatory, Jan. 8,1897.
14th Jane, with Mails for the Did A. S. WATSON &
Kingdom, Europe, and countries bs. rond, cá Brandiss; to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, Bard inal, Ceyla, Adem, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The aunt hours will be observed fu
alosing the Msils, Sta.
MAILS BY TE UNITED STATES PACERS ---- The United States Mail Packet Doric will
bo despatched ou SATURDAY, the 16th January, with Mails for Sheng- hai, Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Pera, d which will be closed as follows:- 10A.M. Stegistry ceases.
11 A.M. Poul Office closer.
1
LIMITED.
Co.,
CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
MANUFACTURERS
Aerated Waters.
8.
a. Catherine Apear, from Calcutta, Test Singapore for this port on the
afternoon of Jan, .
The r.. Glamorganshire left Singapore on the 5th Jan, and is dus hore on or
about the 19th Jan,
Thes. s. Glenfary, from London and Straits, left Singapore for this port on the 5th of Jan.
The P. & O. s. B. Peshaur left Singapore for this port on Tuesday, the 6th Jan., at 6 p.m.
*.
The C. M. On's steamer Chingtis frôm Au- stralian Porta Taft Phul Devin anthe 4th Jan, and may be expected hero on or about the 13th Jan.. The C. M. Co.'s . 8. Dopad, from Glas
gow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 26th Dec, and may be consi dered due at Singapore on or aliout the 4th January, 1997.
The N. P. S. Cole ohartered stearner.
Macduff sailed from Tacoma for Yo kohama on the 2nd Dec.. The . . Annethshire left Victoria for Yokohama and China vin Houolulu on
the 30th Doc.
The N. P. S. Co.'s. s. Braemar left Tacoma for this port via ports of call, un the 1st of January The P. & O. a. a. Brindisi leit Bombay.
for this port on the 3rd Jan.
Latest Advices.
The O. & O. 8. B. Coyle, with mails, &c., which left hanc Dec. 10th, for San Francisco
via Nagasaki, Kobe, Ioland So, Yokohama and Honolulu, arrived at her destination on the 7th JAD
move members of the consular staff into the diplomatic this is a puzzle for the solution · of which we must wait. Mr Grevlile, too, does not appear in any book of referemos sal - Consul at Buda Fest at the beginning of this year, Me R. Millbanka being. Consul General, and Dr Brüell, Consul. [In this connection, however, it may be pointed out that Major Sir Claudo Maxwell Macdonald, now British Ministor at Fek ing, was Consul General to the Nigor Coast Protectorato prior to his promotion to China-Ed., C.M}
We learn from Indian telegrams that the p Daily Chronicle stated on the 22nd Dec. that the Germanwarships Arcona and Trene had been ordered from Hongkong to Mani- is, and that Germany was acting in agree-"
munt with the other Powers for the protec tion of her subjects. Why the Powers should take measures for the protection of their subjecta in scarcely clear. There is not the slightest danger so long as Manila. ja garrisoned by Spanish troops! We am informed that prior to the arrival of II.M.5. Spartan the British Consulate at Marila was guarded nightly by bluejackets from
Dophum and thab a steam pinhado patrolled the Per As Seror Naval
Oficer on the spot, Capt. Willoco pas a etop to these precautions, being entisfied there was nu immediate danger.
We are about to enter on the era of civilian- fion by barrel organ 1. For some time, as ja well known, the Russian Government has bean sultivating the acquaintance of the King of Abyssinia, King Monelik, tho annihilator of the Italian array and, røv ¿ following up former advances, the Car, To learn from a St. Petersburg telegrain dated 23rd December, hins sont a band of Russian musicians and also a quantity of instruments, including an organ and piano to King Menelik, (The maker's name is not given ↳ If it is true that inusie soothes the savage beaat, we may hope for a speady
OUR ARRATED WATER FACTORY is ficted The D. F. R steamer Niche, from Hamn-reformation in Abyssinis. The next Fing
MAILS BE THE CANADIAN PADI RAIL- with the best English, Machinery, sunbody.
WAT Uo's PAKET, ANTARA
The Canadian Pacific Mail Packet Empressing the latest improvements in the trade.
of Chire will be despatched on. "WED. RESDAY, the 20th January, with Maile for Shanghai, Japan, United Blates, Canada, did, which will be
follows:
closed
10.00 AM Registry osanen. 11.00. Post-Office-closes, but Curres- pondence way be posted on board the Facket, with the Late Fee of 10 centi extra Postage, until the tires of depar tare
BOURN OF LOSING KÜN ENGLISH AND FRENCH MALLS. When the Packala louve at Neon The following hours will be observed in cloning the Maile for Europe, di, by the Beglish and French Packets, when they eave at Noon The Money Order Office, will be closed at 5 the day before,
8.00 1.1.-Posting of Frises Current and
Circulars ceasca.
(Prives Qurrent and Circulars may however be posted up to 10 oʻaloak If they are tied in bundles, country by country with the addreases I
One WAY
10.00 ---Registry desse 10.30 Pesting of Newspapers,
Books, and Patterns cessez 11.00
Mail closes,
DE LATE LETTERs may be poited (from
11.10 4.15.) with 10 cents lats for up to: 11.80 after which hourthey may be sent on Board with the same Iste
MONEY LATTERE—The Past Omes dealins all responsibility for unregistered Letters containing baik aptan pult, or jewellery, and, where Raglalation has been neglected, wILL MAKE 20 MEQUIRED, The winged Loans of such luttane (Post Guide, Fur 60)
The Purent Ingredients only are used,
and the utmost Care and Cleanliness ex aroited in the Manuféctush throngheut..
The Water bred is proved by repeated Analyses to be absolutely Pure.
The
burg left
thathapore for this
port on
and may be expected we will probably hear of is that King here on cr ̧
about the 14th Jan. Menelik has accepted the Presidency of a Austrian Lloyd's 3. Marquis Bac queen Jaft Kole for this port we Majl on the afternoon of the 7th Jan, Toond concert of the Hongkong Smoking Concert Club will be held on Saturday, the 16th inst.
Dress Reform Association, that ho has abandoned his gaiters, coral necklace, and silk chapeau and adopted the frock cont of vilisation, and that he has been leaving his pastaboard on the European menarche.
H.LS. phigenia conmissions at Ports. Our special characteristic of the Japanese mouth on Tuesday, the 10th inat, to is their fondness for art, and it has been. relieve the olus on the China Station, I said that, by mane of their artistic produc For Coser Poxca, Waters are packed and and may be expected in Hongkong about tions their claime as a nation have been re- placed on board ship at Hongkong price, the third weak of April. The Iphigenio is and the full amount allowed for Packages of the same class as the de and Empties when received in good order.SERVICES will be resumed at St Peter's Seaman's Church, West Point, on Sunday Counterfoil Ordes Bucks supplied on ap next. Morning prayer (with Holy Com plication.
Our Registered Telegraphic Address la
DISPENSARY, HONGKONG,”
And all sigued messages addressed thus
will rvosive prompt attention.
The following is a List of Waters always
kept ready in took PURE AFRATED WATER
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
POTASH WATER
SELTZER WATER
LITHIA” WATER
BARSAPARILLA WATER.
TONIC WATER
GINGER ALE
NGINGERÅDE.
No Credit given for Betties that look
SHIPPING REPORTS The Britich;" steamer Thalia reporte Taiwanfog to Amoy, moderat. Nel mons soos and Ans. Amor to Bestow light 5.1. maricon, and hegy, Swatow, to Breaker Folut, light N.. wind, and thier
VERITE NECK.-Correspondenca mau be re foga: Brocker Point to Hongkong. Izhi to moderate N.. monsoon and fee. Steamere gered for all Tests Slip mills op to £46 Caple 0. Young, will be in Lang. Esilen, Velon Cheang Caeso, incisa bofore the tits for closing for the despatched for the above and Subine Rickmers, saling abips Naruminio,nghai on a contract is up in a quar dirty or greats, or that appear to have heen Forts on FRIDAY, the 18th Instam, at Sabastian Bach Ann Bertha, Christina Americe, and Canada, do, ap togan hour based for any other purpose than that of "Nelleen Atlantic Cura Baduyan, Reyn, fore; Jar Lidian, northern Faddo, and Lorre containing Aurated Waters, an sich Bottles Noon.
This Steamer in atted with Superior Bisubsthy Oszka, and Luoia Steamers in gelis me, my lo half an hour before, an Paxerger Accommodation and lighted uratow Banchi and Cheang Chap Bigotricity throughout 4 daly qualified Doctor is carried.
For Freight or Famers, apply to
NIPPON TUSSEN KÄISHA,
Hongkong, yenuatTB, LEUT.
ler of an hour before; for malla for Purope,
acs kerer pied again by un
The Britishstas maramars: Isparta | Light to modente vinde, to Torosbout || Noraz Datamazs. Separate Roses have
cognized amongst the nations. The managers of the Nippon Kissen Kaisha Steamship Co., keenly susceptible to every means for pro- moting their interests, haveinssted a "Hand- book of Information for passengers and shippers by the steamers of the Co,, in municas) et il a.m., and evening prayer at which they have combined, the resthetical 6.30 pm. The Tuesday and Friday with the practical. The povere era exceed- meetings will, for the present, be continued at, Kowloon Institute,
ly tasteful, the design being a from dis
play of blossora and lost, and the book is
The Band of the West Yorkshire Regi¦ bound in a unique manner with white sile
ruent will play the following programine of music at the Officia" Mest, this even ing:
Overt
tape. The contents of the book comprise
history of the Company, which like other nimilar Japanese concerns was originated un dor and is carried on by Gotaniment sub- Winiarbotom Fidly. The ships of the Company were largely Wall Die Bchwabenlen Geir employed in the Government serios, no less than £ity steamers being amplayed fin
Beiration
A Emory who was recently employed by transport service during the war. The J. Tätsm, Hongking Butabery, bab who, successful issue of the war gave a parked on December 10, after scllecting sscounts, impulse to madtime enterprise, and the amounting to over $300, absconded by the Company found it necessary to increase Berman steamer Fachom to Singapore,
MBK NEMOST of stearoare, dhey have i and was afterwards arrested and brought wresant their Hit of sarvioss in recent swart becoma beaks to Hongkong, was to-day sentenced with sach rapidity that they
[ement.
and from theems to Bhaskar Point, variable been provided for pooling Ostreapotičenver A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, W. winds and done fog. From Breaker Peint the Town, Kowloon and the Peak. The Bozsa, TER HONGKONG DIPPHILABXA 15 Hongkar Sinh 23 he who and which are under the Window at the last end of the
verskon
Yerendah fuống Queen's Bende
1847
to sla" months, linoris
the principal porta"
Lada Lang Tang, H.LG.ME Handy, Triumph
Cosmopolitan – Kurichang, Baskow.
dsball.
TBC & Co., Fimo and Musical
presállats and experie, Ware NEW PLAND ad Organ Repairing Material Dedcell Ehi Chow and benkinore “ust to band I sad kan lavert