Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.-
Tons to mail by Public Auction, on
THE Undersigned has received inattuc
TUESDAY,
the 12th Jan. 1897, at 2.40. y. m., at his Balen Rooms, Queen's Road, BOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &o,
(For Sundry Recounts,)
comprising
CRIMSON PLUSH COVERED DRAWING ROOM SUITE.
MARBLETOP CENTRE and 'SIDE TABLES, BEVELLER GLASH UVERMANTEL, PIZURES- And ORNAMENTS,
Care and BEARTH Rugs.
EXTENSION DININO TAME, Bmoann with BEVELLED GLASS, DINNER Waecons, GLASS BOUL CABE, WETING DESs and WRITING TABLES.
CHOCERRY, CLAWS and I'LATED WARE Doom and SINGLE TROX Bedsteads. DOUBLE and STOLE WARDORES, Wand- BODES
with evELLTE GLASS Daos, CHEAT of DRAWays and Maueror Wasa STANDS,
ONE LANCASTER & FLATE CANERA, UNE UNDERWOOD PLATE CAMERA,
ONE SENTANT,
B.,
Etc., Etc.
TERMS OF SALT;-As Customary.
J.M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, January 8, 1897,
Hauls.
30
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP AND RAILWAY
COMPANIES; -
VIA ISLAND SEA OF JAPAN. THE attention of Passengers is lirested E attention of Pussures is adirosted
Line to the PACIFIC Coier and to the IN- TERIOR and EASTERN CITIES of the UNITED STATES and CANADA and to EVECTE
HONGKONG TO LONDON, $400. Excellent accommodation. First class Tablo. DocTOR and STEWARDESS carried.
HONGKONG TO NEW YORK, $550. The Railroad travelling is second to Lona on the American Continent. Magnificent Soonery of the Rocky and CASCADE MOUN- TAINE, The YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
roato. Passengers to kenere may procond by one of the first class ATLANTID MAIL Likes,
HONGKONG TO TACOMA, $220. Rates of Paasugo to other Points un ap. Elleation,
Special rates allowed to members of Go- vernment Sevnican.
PRUFOSED SAILINUE FROM Hоon.
(SOBJECT TO ALTELATION). Olympia.... 9,008 Tuesday, Jan. 19. Bracuar..... 8,001 | Tresday 1 Fub. 9.
·Tapnya.............. | 2,549 | Tuesday, Mar. 2. Pictoria........... | 3, 247 | Trendny. | Mar, 24 Olympia............. | 2,608.] Tuesday. | April 13.
THE Stootaskip OLYMPIA, Caplain
TRUEBRIDGE moling at Noop, ca TUESDAY, to 390 January, wil proceed to VICTORIA (8.0) 2400MA" (Wash.), A SHANGHAI, KODE and YOKOHAMA,
A2
Through Bills of Lading inued to Japan, Pacific Coast Points, and to Canadian and United Status Points
Entertainments.
HONGKONG SMOKING CONCERT QLUB.
SELHON 1896-97.
THE Second CONCERT of the Sosson
TEAM TURATIE, CITY HA, on SATURDAY, the 16th of Jan- asry, at 9.16 p.m.
The Band of H.A1.8. Zumortalile will be in aliendance, by kind perimusion of Captain- ORRESTER And OFFICE us.
WILLIAM S. FROWD, RN,
Hon. Secretary.
Hongkong, January 9, 1897.
BONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY,
68
SCOTON CONCERT.
CONCERT in Commemoration of the Birth of Rowт Penns will be el in the ST. GE's HALL, City Hall, on
MONDAY, 25th Jan., at 9 p.m.
Booking of Sents will commence on Mox- DAY, the 11th, a Mes ca. W. Romis.ON & Ca's Piano and Music Rome.
Particulars in futuro Advertisements. Bouglong, January 7, 1897.
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIO AUCTION
DK
DİSEFUL & VALUABLE FURNITURE, INCLUDING HOME OF THE BEST Parisian MAKP-ONE COTTAGE PIANO,
BY CHALLEN, Erc.
THE Vaderaigned bas, received instzug-
tious to well by Public Auction, ca
SATURDAY,
the 16th January, 1997, commencing st 2.30 p..
A QUANTITY OF USEFUL AND VALUABLE FURNITURE.
Comprising:- SEVERAL PARTS MADE DRAWING ROOM SUITES URUGISTERED in SILK BROJATELLE and VELVET: LOUIS. X BOUDOIR SOFA and CHAISH LONGE ID FANCY PLUSH, Rococo TABLES and CHAIRS, ETC.
Formon, British atr 074, A. Rabau, Tamaoi Jan. 6, Amoy 7, and Swatow 9, Geral-DOUGLAS STAMSшip Co.
Sunda, British steamer, 2,987, E. H. Gordon, Yokohams Dec. 27, Gonerul.-P. & O. S. N, Co.
Shanghai, Tritish etsamer, 2,163, E. R Dowell, R.N.R., London Nov. 36, and Singuparo Jan. 4, Goneral.-P. & Q. 8. N.
Oc.
Ostar II., Norwegian str., 2,000, Arson- wan, New York Oct. 24, and Singapore January 1, Kerosine Oil and General. STELOMERS & Co.
January 11
Daphne, German str., from Canton. Ancona, British steamer, 1.886, W. D. Badie. Yokohama Jan. 3, Governl.-P. & 0. S. N. On.
Tuin, British steamer, 1,109, Peurco, Shanghai, via Amoy and Swatow Jau, 5, Ganural-BOTTEEPIEL & STEE
Sultberg Germanistexmer, 782 T. Jubvon, Haiphong Jan, 8. Itice-A. IL MAKTY.
Bongle, British str., 2,100, Thomson, "Aurwerts via London Rad Singapota Jaru
General-CIRE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Catherine Aper. British steaner, 1733, Calcutta Dec. 24, Penang 51, and Singa- por Jan. 4, Oum and Gotoral.-Davin, BRONZES. PORCELAIN ORMA-SAHOON SOMS & Co.
émi Maru, Japanese stormor, 1,783, C. MENTH, CARPETS, RUGS, E., Kro.
Young.
Melbourne Dec. 16. Sydany 92, ONE OUTTAGE PIANO BY CBALLEN,
Morton Bay 24, Townsville 27, Thura- erk New, is SPLENDID CONDITION.
day Ixbard 31, 30 tons Lead and Sundries. SIDEBOARD with BEVELLED GLASS, DINNER WAGGONE. DINING TABLE AN-NIEPON YOSEY RA. CHATHH, DINNER and DesekkT DERVISES; BLE TO PLATE, GLASS WARE
CANTON BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, OVER-4 MANTRIK, AMER CAN WALNUT and SATINWOOD INLAID BOOKCASE and DESK, F., Fac.
Today's Advertisements. CUTLERY, PANTRY REQUISITES, E10,
BTC.
ODD VOLUMES? SOCIETY. Change of Place of Meeting and Hour
of Lecture of Hs Exalleney theOF DRAWERS, MARBLETOP Buverner.
hereby gizen that His NEXCELLENT THE GUYSENCH HE kindly conscated to deliver his LECTURE pop Charles Dickens' on the 26th Instant, AL GOVERNMENT BOUSE, at 6 pm., puncta- ally, instead of the Masat Austin Hotel, at 5.20 p.m. as previously advertised.
Manzas may invito vonmlporibers. Ladies aro izvited to attend.
HENRY E. FOLLOOK,
Acting Hon. Etcretary, Hongkong, January 11, 1897. VACUUM OIL COMPANY, HONGKONG.
77
T have This Day Resume Curse of tiCoup any's AFFAIRS at this BRANCH.
A. H. BOTTENHEIM,
• Manage VAUUCH CIL COMPANY,
Hongkong,
Hongkong, Fanuary, 11, 1897,
OLD
FOR SALE,
78
LD HIGHLAND WHISKY,
IN QUAKE BOTTLES, {very fine quality) JOHN WALKER & SONS,
KILMARNOCK.
1891.
HIGHEST EXHIBITION AWARDS. Sydney, 1880.-Melbourne, 1881, Paris, 1882-Adelaide, 1897, Dunedin, 100,- Jamoien, Kimberley, 1892. $12 per case of 1 dozen bottles.
Apply tu
.
. G. ANDERSON, Sole doni, 13, Praya Central, Hongkong, January 11, 1897.
DOCGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
72
Consuler Invoices of Goods for United FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUL
Stator Points should be in quacroplicate,
and one yet he sent forward by the
alexner to the care of The Freight Aquat,
Northern Pacific Railroad, Tacoma, Vach.
IBON and BRASS MOUNTED BED. STEADS and FILINGS, WARDROBES, FLATS and with FLATE GLA48 DUORS. Onear DARBING TABLES, WANISTANUS, and SUNDRY BED- ROOM FURNITURE and ReqUISITES
FURNITURE, BAYHION REQUISITES.
NES and TROSS, SREE RATTAN
Exo., E., ETO. Catalognes will be issued prior to ke On view from Friday, 15th January, 1897.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash on debrary,
GEO: P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, Jasonry 11, 1897.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
FOR SHANGHAI, CHEFOO, JINSEN AND NAGASAKI.
Priapany, German siri, 653, R. Kolar, Cnking Jau, &, and Wasu & Rice,- SM-SEN & Co.
Algia, Clean str., 1,190, I. Witt, Maji Jah., Cru-WIELER & Co.
-Whampoa-Bristol, 1:210. Anderson,-! Chinking Jan. 8, Nuts and Rice-Bur TRAFIELD & SWIN
Patchio. British stanmer, 842, P. S. Primrose. Bangkok Jan. 2, and Aug-hin 4, Bice-TURN FAT BONG.
Kong Bong, Brit sh steamor, 200, F. W Joalin, Bangkek Jan. 2, and Hikon 9, Rice.--York Far Hons.
Afiepore, British eleatur, 2,167, J. F. Jephson, Singapore Jan, 0, Muile and Gen-
L-P. S. N. Co.
DEPARTURES.
January 10
70 | Strathalian, fux Hongay. Numoa, for Swatow, ilaian, for Haihop. Benlawers, for Saigon Doris, for Hollow. Bupsh, for Singapore, Tantalus, fur Nagosoki.
January 11 Rongking, for Daiphòng, Tzstan, for Canton. Taiwan, for Canton. Paiyang, for Cauton.
The Co.'s Ftenmahip
Sendai Mart, Captain O. OLSEN, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 14th Instant, at 4 p.m., instead of as previously adrectised.
For Freight or Passage, apply tơ-
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, January 7, 1897,
CLEARED.
Thales, for Swatow.
Deuters, for Saigon
Faustag, for Knoa,
42
Strathlay, fortmaji.
FROM BOMBAY, TUTICORIN AND
SINGAPORE.
THE Company's "Stearoahip Müke Aluru baving arrived from above, Perts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that their Goods, with the exception of Valuables, are being land d at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARP AND GODOWN COMPANY Lairro, at Wanchat, where delivery may be obtained,
All chafed or é amaged Goods must be lefs In the Gode was and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Com pany, and set into this Office within syven days after the Vessel's arrival, after which Do Claims will be recognised, and foods remaining undelivered will be subject to
rent.
No Fire Insurause has boon effected.
Chow Fo for Swatow.
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Por Canton, from Shanghai, Mr Warwick and 18 Chiness.
Per Miike Moru, from Bombay, &c., Mr *Mann.
l'er Formosa, from Tamai, &c., 37 Chi-
ឆ៨ ឡ
Per Sunda, for Hongkong from Kaba, Capt. Tryers From Yokohama: for L- don, Coudr. T. II. Fisher, and Mr J. Isdale. Frora Shangliai: for Singepare, Men Cunningham and child; for Londen, Messrs
Richards and W. Wiss.
Per Shui, fur Dongkong from Lon- don, Liens, Askinson, N., and Me F. Chishelmen Pereg, bo Chinese; from Siog pore, 180 Chinese, From London: for Shanghai, Mr and Mrs Kerfoot and child, Mass Kerfest, Mr G. Philip, Mrs
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:~
BIRTH.
At Koba, on December 30, this Wife of | G. M. ARAD, öf a Daughter.
For SWATOW, SINGAPORE & DANG- | ——————————
KOK--
Per Chest Fa, at 8:30a.m., on Tuesday,
the 12th January, BANGKOK.-.
For
For Pictiala, at 11.30 a, má,,, on -Tuesday,
the 12th January.
For SINGAPORE---
Par Sundu, at 11.30 a.m., on Tuesday,
the 12th Janusty.
Per Belloms, at 4.50 p.m., on Saturday,
the 10th January.
For AMOY & TAMSUL-
MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1807..
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL
Į SUPPLIED TEROVAR REUERR,) The publication of this use commenced | OxTWARD BOUND-Medua, Dec. lati at 6.35 p.m
The China Mail.
KONGKONG, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1897.
A www days ago our Volunteer Correspon- dent intimated that the Field Battery ser
Ter Formosa, as 11.30 m., oz Tucation of the Hongkong. Volunteer Corps had
day, the 13th January.
succeeded in raising to membership to one For KONE~
hundred, and we learn that the whole
Per Fousing, at 9.33 p.m., on Tuesday.
the 12th January.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & OAL
CUTTA.
Per Kutsang, at 9 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 15th January.
F SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI & KOBE, Per Shanghai at 6 p.m., Wedsas-
day, the 13th January.
W
· Keemun, Romney, 8th; Manila, Bull- manith, Mogul, Ceres. Jens-Meinwh Bojan Muru, 15th; Melbourne, Priam, Sarpedon, Adour, 18th; Oafo, Vinda- boad, Tellus, 22nd; Opick, 26th; Hehe, Caledonien, Canton, Kirkdale, Normuniste, Glenartney, Coterie, 28th. Japan, Kriemhild, Nestor, Antenor Maria Rickers, Ohi Patrocius, Silth, Jan. 5th; Oceanica, 6th ; - Benvenue, Jurg, Piyatzy, Templar,-8th. Homuwann BoUND-Helen Rickmers, Deo.
· Let ; Ceylon; sind ¦ Glenshiel, Hertha, 4th ; Menelaus, Oceanien, 8th Dorothea Rick mar, Put Philip, 11th; Tencer, 22nd ; Gerda, Benverlich, 28th, Ernest Siment, Jan. Uth ; Sachen, 6th; Caverhill, 8th,
Maas.
The Imp. Gorman fail . 4. Prins He
rich, with the Genwas Mail, of the 14th Dec., left Bingapore on Friday, the 8th Jan, at 2 pin, and may bo expected here on or about Wednesday, the 13th Jan.
Corps contains enly 149 of all tanks us against ali authorised establishment of 217 From thies figures it may be inferred that the Machine Gun Company is far below the establishment, and that something is wanted to revive tho interest in this section of the Corps. We understand that at a re- cent meeting of the officers of the Corps it MAILS BY THE BALOI PACKET, The British Contract Packot Ganges will was decided to take measures for raising at be despatched on-THURSDAY, the least another Muchins Gun Company. 14th, Jam, with Maila for the United This activity within the Corps itself is Kingdom, Europe, and countrier be Fond, vid. Brindisi: to the Straumweltung sign of returning vitality, and we Settlements, Netherlanda India, Bur. hope the munayers of the various banka nh, Ceylon, Aden. Egypt, Malta, and the heads of the leading mor-
cantile concerns in the Colony will reui-The-Mures of India left. Vancouver on
and Gibraltar,
The usual hours will bo ohuerred in
-aloving tim Afriku, dan
ly support the personal appeal that has been made to them by Sir John Car rington, the Commandant of the Corps, by giving their assistants every encouragement to join the Volunteer Corps and adequate facilities for attending drill and perfecting themselves in the various weapons we sin- corely hope they may never be called upon to wield. Since taking over command of the Farni-Corps, Sir John Carrington has shown that
31SMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Ehipping. Daylight.-Thales loaves for Swatow, &c. Noon. Fórmasan leaves for S'ten, &a. Soon.-Sunda leaves for London, &c. 4 p.m.-Fausang leaves for Kobe,
Anctions.
2.30 p.m.-Auction of Bousshold
ture, &c., at Mr.J. 31. Armstrong'a.
Miscellaneous..`-`
his interest in volunteering is genuine, and, by his attendance at parades and enthusi- Notice of Optional Cargo por Shanghai to astic interest in the details of both sectiona
be landed in befors 1) ..
Exchange
HONGKONG, January 11; 1897..
IND
Documentary, 4 months' sights,
On demand,
On London--
Bank, Wire,...
208
M
On demand,
2/1
1
30 days' sight,
4 months' right,
2/16
Credita, 4
»
2/14
On Pario-
2.07
Credits, 4 months' eight,
.....72
On Barlin-Demand,...
2.16
Credits, 60 days' night,...
59
Wire
On Now York-
On demand,
Ou Bombay-
On demand,
On Calcutta-
wire,
On donand,
On Shanghai, On dotand,
***
165 1651
105
... 1663
724
73)
30 days sight, (private piper) Gold Leaf, 100 fine. (per incl)... 848.80 Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) $9.30
ya. Silvor (per on.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by Graham, and Dies McKauzle; For Kubo, A. S. WAS
the undersigned,
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
The Co.'s Step
Foravasu, Captain Roos, will be
Hongkong, January 11, 1891.
W jakpatched for the above
Parels must be sent to our Oftes (with Ports TO-EROW, the 12th January, at
addross marked in fuil by 6 p.m.,
For further informällun as to Passage oy
For Freight of Passage, appiy to
the
Nuon.
day previona to salting
Freight, spply bo
General Sperman.
Hongkong, Jauuary 1, 3587.
DODWELL, CA ERILL & CO
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN,
23
SURZ, PORT SAID, NAPLES, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANT, BLACK SEA & BALTIC PORTS;
1230,
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON,
· BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON & SOUTH AMERICAN
PORTS.
THE COMPANY STEAMKES WILL CALL - AT SOUTHAMPTON, VO LAND PASSENGERS AND LuggagE,
N.B. Caryo ass be taken on through Bills of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA.
PROFOBED SAILINGS. FROM Horazošo,
SUBJECT TO ALTERAZION, Prinz Açinrich | Tuesday.......... | Fybroery 2. Preusset....... Tuesday....Baroh 3. Sachseen | Tuesday ... | March 30.*** Bayern. [Tacaday...., | April 27.
Prinz Heinrich | Tuesday..... | May 25.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Manajera, Hongkong, January 11, 1897.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
SHANGHAI, VIA SWATOW..
The Oo.'s Steamahip
Tancat,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
74
THEN. S. Catherine & pour having arrived from the above Ports, Consigncos 76 of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remain ing en bourd after 4 m. of the 13th January, 1897, will be funded at Consignena risk and expense into the Codowo of the HONGYONG AND KOWLOON WEART AND GODOWE COSIPANY, LIMITED, AF Wanchai,
Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE Captain PEA20s, will be and PERANO are requested to take a despatched as above ou DISTE delivery of their Goods from along; WEDNESDAY, the 13th Ias art, st Noot.sile; ansh Cargo impeding the disobarge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at For Freight or Passage, apply to
Consignora risk and expense. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenta. Hongkong, January 11, 1897.
81
FOR SHANGHAL
The Stoamiship
Nanyang, Capt. T. LEHMANN, Will be despatched for the above Puck ou THURSDAY, the 14th Instant, at 4 pin
For Freight or Fasizga, apply in
SIEMSSEN & Co.
71 Hongkong, January 11, 1897,
Mies Rowa; for Yakohems, Mrs Steele, 2 childran and maid, Mrs Roid, child and maid, and Miss Cameron. From Singapore: for Kabe, Mr B. L. Sulman..
Per Ancora, from
from Yokohama, Misa Yagn, Mr and Mrs Yamamoto, Capt, R. R. Mc- Alpins, RN, Liga, W. M. Thourou, &.E., Messrs.chwaun, L. J. Anderson, J. Talbot Penanhby, P. Cobbold, W. M. Lench A. W. Ralph, Chan Lippiatt Yn Pau, 4. H. Joseph, Chang Chuck WD, A. Bon.us, and G. Lawrence, and 20 Chinese.
K
Per Toiuan, from Shanghai, ro, 31 Chinese.
Per Sulby, from Haiphong, 1 European
Perl, from Singapore, 223 Chi- Ues
Pre Catherine Apear, from Calcatta, &o., Mr E Dierk Knickerhan, and Tan Khan and 386 Chinese
į
The P. N. 8. s. China, with the AMERI CAN Mart, of 19th Dec, laves Toko- hams on Friday, the 8th Jan., at daylight, and may be expected here on or about Saturday, the 16th Jan.
This C&O), as. Belgie, with maile c
left San Francisco for this port on Dog. With, via Yokohama, Inländ Soo, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai.
・the 6th Jan, for Hongkong
Steamers Expected.
The ss. Gramorganshire left Singapore on the 6th Jan. and is duo here on or about the 12th Jan,
Thess. Raftery, from London and Straits,
lett Singapure for this port on the 5th of Jan.
The P. & 9. 8. 9. Peshawer left, Singapore
for this port on Tuesday, the 5th dan... at 5 p..
The U. M. Co.'e stormer Chingtu from Au- stralian Ports loft Port Darwin on the 4th Jan., and may be expected hero on or about the 13th Jau.
Tho.D. D. R. steamer Niohe, from Han-
hung, luft Singapore for this port on the 7th Jan, and
14th Jan. here on or about the may be expected The O. S. 8. Co.'s steamer Diomed, frem Jiverpool, left Singapore on the after- noon of the 8th Jan, and may bo expected hers on or about the 14th
Jan.
The C. M. Co.'s S. & Depack, from Glas-
gow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 26th Dec, and may be consi- dered duo at Singapore on or about the 14th January, 1897.
The Austrian Lloyd's &. & Marquis Bar---
quchem left Kobe for this port via Suji on the afternoon of the 7th Jan The Navigazions Gen. Ital. 8. 8. str. Eisamo left Bombay on the 8th of Jan., naid nay be expected here on
about the 28th Jan.
of the Corps, he has already succeeded in infecting the mon under his command with a like enthusiasm. In spite of the attrac. tions of so many forms of rocreation in the Colony, the duty of being a Volunteer ought to append to every young man in the Colony, as well as to those who would not like to a clusified as 'old men'; und whilst the mercantilo cousmunity is making an effort to meet the wishes of Sic John Carrington and his officers we should like to see more of tis Volunteer spitit amongst the civil servants in the Colony. As we remarked on a previous occasion, we know that one prominent official bas done is best to discourage the members of his Da partment from doing the Volunteer uniform. Why he should look askanco at a movement which has the heartiest support of all classes at Home, the active support. of the Chief Justice here and the sanction of the Head of the Colonial Administration it is not for us to attempt to wiy; but Barely the Heads of Government Depart | Tim Moxícan snúiser Zarogome arrived at
gents could be induced to use whatever Singapore on the 2nd inst. personal infidence they possess to encourage
or
The N. P. 8. Co.'s chartered steamer Macduff eniled from Tacoma for Yo- kohams on the 22nd Dec.
The s. . Monmouthshire left Victoris for Yokolans and China via Honolulu car the 30th Doc.
The N, P. S. Co.'s ́8. t. „Brasiner left Tacoma for this port via ports of calls on the 1st of January..
The P. & G... Zirindisi left Bombay,
for "this port on the 3rd Jan.
their subordinates to become Volunteers. On our fifth page will be found a description We venture to suggest to the Major Com- of the Electric Light Installation in Hong JATSON & CO., manding the ac visability of beating ap re-kong,
cruits from the service as well so from the Tee Shropshire Light Infantry have been generat” comununity. Perhaps some of moved from Calcutta to Benares and the young ladies of Hongkong could be in-
Sitapur. duced to follow the illustrious example, of
LIMITED,
CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841
MANUFACTURERS
OP
Aerated Waters.
OUR AERATED WATER FACTORY is titted with the best English Machinery, embody,
Pen Mars, from Melbourne, &c., Licut Nate: Ovoraky, Mesero Blay Hosening the latest improvements in the trade, Noverond, Roth and Humar, and 27 Chi.
No Fire Insurance will be affected.
Per Whampa, from Chiakiang, 10 Chi- Bill of Lading will be consigned by nese
Per Taidow, from Bangkok, 31 Chinees, DAVID SASSOON, SONS & OG,
Agents.
"Per Hongkong, ier Huphung, 10 Chi Hougbong, January 11, 1997.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
00
nese.
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMER SHANGHAI, FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above.
DEPAKTER,
To Derart.
-Per Thaler, for Braton, 1 European and
200 Chiness.
Per Deuteros, for Saig, 1 European
and 140 Chineão.
Per Chow Fu, for Swatow, 150. Chiuese.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The Japanese steamer Sendai Maru re- ports: Jastry 7th, gentle breeze, from W. and S.W., with heary swell from WY, The following days, moderate and fromh
FOR SINGAPORE PENANG AND Vogel ura hereby, informed ada rad
CALCUTTA.
The Steamship
Catherina pear, Captain J. G. ÜLAFENT, will be despatched for above Ports on SATURDAY, the 16th Instant, at 3 p.
For Freight or Fange, apply to
·DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
4gent.. Hongkong, January 11, 1897.
DOBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
N TUESDAY, the 2nd day of February FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL
1897, at 9.2.2, the Company. 8. PRINZ HEINRICH, „Captain Ocreens, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will hate tus port as above, sailing at NAPLES aúd GENOA,
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, on SATURDAY, the 30th Instant, Cargo and Spools will be recarved ou board unit 3 p.ni, en MONDAY, the lat
February, and Pacce
Parcels will be received (at the Agency's Office) until Noon, on MONDAY, the lat January Vontents, në Packagea are required. No Parcel Radelpis will be tigned for less than $2.50, and Parcels "Ehould not exceed Two. Feet Cable in
measurement.
The Steamer has splendid Accommodatior ›und muries's Doctor and Bigwardana. Linen can be waabed on board.
for further Particulars, apply to
- MELOBERS &.00..
Acente Cog, January 9, 1897,
The Co.'s Stumahip
Pokpilemus, Captain GOODWIN, will be despatched on MON
DAY, the 18th Instant. <
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
BUYTERFIELD. & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, January 11, 1998,
QUEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
that their Goods are being landed and placed at their rick in the Enzorg AND KOWLOON WHARD AND GODOWN COMPANY GongTNs at Kowloon, where each con- ignant will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained be soon as the Goods aru, landed.
Optional Goods will be landed here un less instructions are given to the contrary before 10 s. m., on 12th Instant.
The British steamer Janton reporté :| Fresh N.E manomon with moderats sex, anddull cordy wasther.
The Japanese steamer Mike Maru re-
Disi,
fine weather throughon from Ports: From Singapore to Hongkong, with Sinapore te hougkong, 6 days, ivý hours. The British steamer formare reporte Tamani to Amuy, light variable winds and fag Away to Brato, strong N. mon
Gooda pot cleared by the 16th Instant Switow to Hongkong, wind frosh at 4 pm, will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance will be eliseted by the in any case whatever.
All Damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the dem
egs obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the vessel's arrival bars after which no Claims will be re cognised.
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent. Hongkong, January 11, 1887.
70
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. January 10 Sabine Bigners, German steamer, 888, J. Handers, moy January 8, Baligeti Arrow, Kanbeño & Co. The Oo.' Stermally Sendai Mari, Japanese steamer, 1,070,
Orestes,
Moji Jan. 7, at 7am, Cosh Cantala PULFORD, will be KANA despatobed an above, up Canton, Brisish steamer 1,110, 5. Wilde Ebanghel January 8, General --JARDINE MATHSION & Co.
SATURDAY, the 80th Instant,
For Freight, spply to
BUYERTIELD & SWIRE, Ayenu. Hangkong, January 11, 1307,
the Duchess of Gordon, when slis recruited A. J. BARER, silmaker of H.MS. Grafton, mon for the Gordon Highlanders, and um was buried at the Yokohama Cemetery on dertake recruiting on the same lines for the the 29th Dec, with full Naval honours. Hongkong Volunteer Corps..
Tan latest reports, from Singapore stafe that Capt. Radolyffo, of the Rifle Brigode, whose thigh was broken in a recent paper- chase, in progressing favourably,
Tas Emperor of Japan has been ill, suffer ing from fever sat up by a savors chill,
Tax Cup-tie match between the 36th Co. | Tarrabala in acheen are still unconquered, (S.D.) RA., and the Hongkong Colts did the ruiny ecatan haring put a stop to tho not take place this afternoon, owing to the operations of the Dutch troops on a large scale. Preparations are being rande, how- bad state of the ground.
ever, for a forward movement soon the weather permits it.
Os Saturday afternoon the Hongkong Foot ball Clubs played off their match with the
The Furest Ingredients. only ara uned,12th Company, R.A., at the Happy Valley
ercised in the Manufacture throughout.
THE other day a ladies golf instch was
and the utmost Care and Clounces ex-in the first round of the shield competition played at the Straits, Singapore . Penang, The Chul had to call up Danby, one of their four aside. There was also played the resceres to take the place of Anton, who had ladies' championship of the Straits. The hurt his leg. The game started off vory southern colonies have got ahead of Hong- fast at the beginning, and the hardness of kong apparently.
The Water used is proved by repealed Analyses to be Absolutely Fure.
the ground and quickness of the ball made A FETTY Office and bluejacket from the it very difficult to keep it in control. The Dutch cruiser Koningin Wilhelmina der first half was mostly in favour of the Nalalander-ware chargod, at the Magis Club, but they were unable to score tray today, with being drunk and in- The 12th Cur played a very vigorous spable. The officer was also charged with game, and showed a great amount refusing to pay his ricksha fare amounting energy, which in many cases was often to fifty cents. The officer was fined $1. ap-misguided. In their efforts they were also and ordered tu jay 31 compensation. The
very sauch encouraged by the crowds some bluejacket was fined $5,
For COAST PORTS, Waters are packed and placed an board ship at Hongkong prices, and the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties when received in good order.
Counterfoli Order Books supplied on plication,
Our Registered Telegraphio Address in
DISPENSARY, HONGKONG."
And all signed mesanges addressed thos will receive prompt attention.
Lt E.NE and cloudy. Jan. 8, steamer in Amey Rio. Jan. 0, siemera in Swatow: The following is a List of Waters alwaye Conlon, Erang, Chefzo, Taiwan, Chihli, ami
kept ready in Stock:- Chau Tei
The British steamer Sunda reports PURE AERATED WATER Weather fai
SODA WATER“
LEMONADE
The British ateamor Taiwan reportag
Light N. to W. winds, N, of Amoy, and fresh N.E. winda B of Amoy, with misty wea her and dull drizzly win.
-POTASH- WATER
SELTZER WATER":
The Bridiah steamer "Catherine Appar re- ports: After leaving Singapore, experienced. LITHIA WATER moderate N. monsoon, and fipe up to 20 milsă
Fong From thence to arrive!, of Hongkong strong N.E. winds and high sea,
The Jansbase ateamer Oms baru re- Melbourne Dan. 18th, Bydney
SABSAPARILLA WATER
TONIO WATER
GINGEE ALE
GINOFRADE
of the remarks of the spectators were of such
nature that should certainly not be used No other answer could have been given by by partisans of any side on the football fold. Mr Chamberlain to the Hongitong Upoffi In the second half the Club had matters cials than reject their request to go back to n almost entirely their own way, but were gold basis for their annual contribution, still unable to score. They had a few They do bot scom (writes the Weekly chances presented to them, but for some Tomacist in the Singapore Free Press) to see reason or other they were all vary badly that £40,000 itzalf is an arbitrary eum open missed, and unless mere caro is taken by to alteration at the whim of Dawning Street, the forwards when they do have such They are not in possession of a guaranton opportunities, tho Club can hardly expect that silter may not yet fall considerably to come out well in fature matches. The lower through the action of in. game beama very mough at this point, and Luenose not yet visibly. To have granted a good many players showed signs of hav this regasat would hava meant the reopening ing sustained injuries. Towards the latter of a dangerous gateway. But, as you haya portion of the game the right half-lakid, Sir, they have a good cause to fight, of the 12th Co., in tackling Slade, the emancipation of their Municipal re- managed to twist his Krse. Time was venues frops huperial assessment, Slick to oventually called, neither ude having it, Massieurs of Hengirong. You can wist scored. The referee ordered extra time to cally-yeu has,
Morten Bay 24: Townsville 57, and 220d,
bo played tan mioutes each way, and in VESSELS AT TE Dooks-At Kowloon Thursday Jan
La aud lat. Experienced fipe No Credit given for Bottles that look the first half the Club seored two goal Dante, Lakin, Lung Tang, H.I,G.M.S. on these fresh I.N.B. winds and dirty or gressy, or that appear to have been sad in the second half scared another. Play Aroma, Triumph, HMS. Hart, Olym clase weather and light winds until Jang.
showary to arrival, an
ared for any other purpose than that of during this part of the game was very pia, Chuash, Baa, Askı The Britha statuer Fampot reports Strong N.E. winds, and cloudy weather containing Advated Waters, as such Bottles gerous, the gunners-printing in Jumping puntinue rain,
are never used agatu by us.
taotion. The game therefore resulted-Glub. 13, 12th Co. O
The British #teamer Teichiow reports From Aug-in to Pulo Obi, light variable.
Comopolitanusnahang. Boman. Adedes-Progress+
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Pisso and Musond
Miks Storie Japanese steamer, 2013, winds and calms from Obf to Paracele; ARSH WATSON & Co* LirupÆRD 30 NEW PLAN03 119) arutad) best makers, Instrumant specialinte anil experta, Wark,
P. B. Guing, Bombay Dec 20, and Sungaight melison weather from these to pore Jan. 9, General-NIPPON Yvans, pet, sirong monison Wlans and heavy tes,
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