Entertainments.
THEATRE
CITY
ROYAL,
HALL
THE HONGKONG AMATEUR
HE DRAMATIC CLUB
WILL GIVE PERFORMANCES OF
*Les Cloches de Corneville'
on the following dates:-- Saturday, 13th February, 1897. Monday, 15th February, 1887. Saturday, 26th February, 1897. Monday, 22nd February, 1897. Wednesday, 24th February, 1897, Saturday, 27th February, 1897. Fall Particulata na to Booking, do, will be given later,
E. W. MITCHELL, Bon. Secretary.
Hongkong, January 30, 1897.
208
To-day's Advertisements.
ASK THE HUNDREDS WHO WERE PRESENT LAST NIGHT.
THEIR HONEST OPINION OF WILLISON'S CIRCUS.
Heavily handicapped in every department WE WON GOLDEN EXPRESSIONS OF GOODWILL ON EVERY SIDE.
The Management Rest with Confidence
apon TO-DAY'S 'Verdict of the Press and Publio of Hongkong.
TO-NIGHT,
FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF NIGHTS. TBE LAST POSITIVELY
SATURDAY, Feb. 6th,
2-PERFORMANCES-2 SATURDAY at 4.p.m.- and 0 p.m.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
-All Accounts against the Company should be Presented on THerscar Mornina, Fab, 4th, for Bettlement. Room 37, Bogakong HOT L
Hongkong, February 3, 1897,
THEATRE
CITY HALL,
ROYAL,
To-day's Advertisements.
OOFAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAL.
(Taking Cargo & Fauengere at through sati for NINGPO, CHEFOO, HANKOW and Forts in the YANGTSZ)
The Co.'s Steamably
Patroclus
•
Captain Dickens, will be despatched sa above TO... MORROW, the 4th Instant, at 10 am.
·For Freight or Puwago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenti Hongkong, February 3, 1897. -240
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWANFOO,
The Co.'s Steamship
Thaka, Captate Dovolis, will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 6th Iusant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to-
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong. February 3, 1897.
FOR YOKOHAMAAND KOBE.
235
The Steamship
Kriemhild, Captain B1EEMANN, WIII be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 6th Instant, at 5 p.tu.
This Steamer has superior Accommoda. then for First and Sechod Class Passengora, and carries a Doctor and Stewardess.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BIEMSSEN & Co.
Agents. "Hongkong, February 9, 1897.--- -- DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
FOR AMOY AND TAMSUL
The Co.'s Steamship
Hailong,
-231
Captain DAVIA, will be despatched for the abov
Ports on SATURDAY, the 6th Iostaut, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
|
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managern.
296
Hongkong, February 3, 1897.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA' (DIRECT),
The Jo's Steamship
Fuentang,
Captain W. WADIULOTE, will be despatched as Above on SATURDAY, the 6th Instant,
6 p.m.
This Steamer has superior Accommoda- tion for First-class Passengera.
asa
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General ManaISTA, Hongkong, February 3, 1897. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Колач Capt. BоMMBAVILLE, will Anemerscarba despatched as above 259 on SATURDAY, the 6th Instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, February 3, 1897, Occidental & Oriental Steam-
SATURDAY, 6th February,
AT 9 P.M.
& GRAND MILITARY CONCERT,
will be given by
OF THE
Ship Company,
219
TAKING. CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND
Destination.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Vowels,
Amoy and Tamaal..... Galleong (*)....
Agenta.
Date of Leading.
Douglas Lapraik & Co. Fob, 6, at noon. ... Batterfield & Swice... Feb. 13, 3 p.m..
Nippon Yuzeu Kaisha. Feb, 16, at á pits. P. & 0, s. N. Co...... Feb. 12, at noon, P. & O. 8. N. Co.............. Feb. 5, at noon. P. & O. S. N. Co......About March 6. NipponYusion Kaisha. Feb. 6, 5 p.za. .P. &O, S. N. Co. Feb. 11, at noon. Butterfield & Swire... Feb. 7, Daylight. Butterfeld & wire. February 13. Jardine, Matheson&Co Fub, 8, at 5 p.m. (6)...Dodweli, Jariil & Co. About Feb. 12.
Australian Porta.......Chingtu (5).. Australian Port.......Omi Maru (e).... Japan... Ancona (s) .. London....h i okruhy th H1FEDOS (B).. London.Canton (a).. London, v. Ports of all Strathay (s)- Landon,v, Ports of Cali Mirzapore (a) London, T. Saez Uzma Myrmidon (1)... London, Suez Canal Priam Mani
Yuensang (4).. New York, v, Suezona Port Adelaide Bandakan and Kacat..Dencalion (6)... 8. Francisco, v. Japa Peru (1)............................... 8. Branco, V. Japa Coptic (a) Ban Fai.....Matterhom. Ban Francisco...... Sumbar.........
Barterfold & Swire... February 10. Pacific Mail S. 3. Ou Teb. 13, at DOOD, - . & O. s. 8. Co... Feb. 23, at moon, Melchers & Co. Qnisk despatch, Showan, Tomes & 06. Quick despatch. Butterfield Swire... February 6. Buttarbold & Swire... Feb. 4. at 10 p.m. P.&O. S. N. Co... About Feb, 7. P. & O. §. N. UC..... About Feb.
Nippon Yasen Kaisha. Keb. 17, at noon. Niomassen & Co...... Feb 6, at 5 p.m. Douglas Lapraik & Co. Feb. 7, daylight. Douglas Leprail & Co. Foh. 3, daylight. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. Fob. 9, at noon. Butterfield & Swire... February 18.
Shanghai. ............... Kapas (6)...... Shanghai.
clas (6). Patr Shanghai............ tobilla (s)..... Shai,N'ki,'bcY'ma Java (8)
'pers, Colbo & B'bay Miiko Maru (8). 'pure, les, I've&H'g Senta (s). Stow, Amoy & Echowaitan (8) S'tow, Amoy & Toa.Thales (»).. Tacos (Wash.), &c... Braemar (4).......... Tientsin....... Kweiyang (1)................. Vancouver (B.O. Empress o: Ladiä (a)... Canadian Pie K. Co. Feb. 17, a noon. Victoria (B.O.), &o....Monmouthshira (a)....Showan, Tomes & Co. February 13, Yokohama and Koté.. 'Kriemhild (s)....... Siebten & Co...... Feb. 5, at 5 p.m.
To-day's Advertisements.
- OQEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
-FOR LONDON, FIA SUEZ CANAL,
"The Co.'s Stenmahlp
Myrmidon, Captain GARONKE, will be despatched as above on SUNDAY, the 7th Institit, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agust Hongkong, February 3, 1897.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHLT COMPANY, LIMITED.
Per Patrol, from Singapore: for Hong- kong, Mr E. H. Horsey, and 119 Chinese; for Shanghai, Capt. Borgenson.
For Sydney, for Hongkong: from Yoko- hama, Messrs Guillaume and T. Kimura from Shanthai, Mr and Mrs J. H. Mac- Michwol and child, Mr and Mrs Wienburg, Menara C. E.Shaw, G, Duyar, Herbert W Kennatte, Tenny, Lo Hau Nee, and W. Wienberg. From Yokohama: for Sings. pore, Mr A. L. Bagwall; fur Suez, Mr Hey. mark; for Marseilles, Morera J. Oaro, M. Fukada, O. Okubo, H. Seki, S. Yali, J. Mide, J. Obarkai, 6. Nakamura, α Watante, and IL Saida. From Kobe: for for Singapore, Mr Dannenberg for Mar- seil.ee, Mr H. Finsk. From Shanghai: for Marcillos, Mr and Mrs Dumbrook, Mesma A. Diet, and J. Fazon.
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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
Tho Co.'s Steamship
Baitan, Capt. ROACH, will be despatched for the story |-Porta on SUNDAY, "the 7th Instant,
Daylight,
For Froight or Famage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.
Hongkong, February 3, 1897.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
January 31-
234
Prins Heinrich, German steamer, 3,902, J. Coppere, Shanghai Jan. 29, Maila and General.-MELCHERS & CO.
Fobruary 1- Zabiaka, Ramian oruiser, 1,300, Com- maoder M. Vanderskraff, Autoy Jan. 31.
Bullmouth, British steamer, 2,400, Davis, Metroseonk Deo. 22, and Singapore Jan. 25, Kerusing Oil,—ARNHOLD, Kameng & Co
For Airlie, from Sydney. &c., Canon F. P. Gonzales, Rera. C. Victal and Alvei Silva, Capts. J. Moura and F. Maha, Liont Santos de Silva, Mesata J. X. Carvalho, J. Abranches Siltag D. Davies, Paulo de frama, Fernando Jose, D. Dr. Rodrigues, A.
M. de
de Luz, J. Antonin, J. Jvakuimi, 3. Moatiero, and F. dos Santos, 2 Sikhs, and £8 Chinese,
Per Kann, from Shanghai, Mr Dowson, Mr and Mrs Currio, and Chloese.
Per Kriemhild, from Singapore: for Hongkong, 120 Chinese; for Shanghal, Mr aud Mrs Niclases and daughter.
Per Haitan, from Fenchow, Mr Greig, 2 Europeans and 2 Chineso.
Per Fuensang, from Manila, Messrs P. E. Murso, E. Ulmann, HL S. Clemonto, E. Neare, and G. Navarrete,
Per Formosa, from Shanghai: for Bong- kong, Mr A. M. Beith, Mr ́A. F. Gardner; for Loudon, Rev. J. O. Hoare, Hra J. C. Hoare, four obilden and two infanta, Miss Quyon and amal, Mrs Bishop, M: D. Sekolte.
Per Fusion, from Shanghai. 11 Ohlasse. Per Lyesmoon, from Shanghai,' Mts D. Russell and 20 Chinese.
DEFAREED.
Per Prins Heinrich, from Shanghai: for Singapore, ira and Mien Nadler, and Patroctus, British steamer, 3,323. H. G.Pain; for Genoa, Mr and Mrs Johnston;
Maly for Naples, Mr and Mrs J. L. Dickena, Singapore Jas. 27, at 6 p., for Hamburg, Mr H. Acutzen. From Generel-BUTİLAFIELD & Swins.
Yokohama: for Genoa, Mr and Mrs T. Sydney, Fresch str., 2,081, . Aubert, Boras, Messrs Avon Hohn and (1. Gumani, Japan and Sbargbai Jaus, 30, Mails and for singapore, hasare W. G. F. Marselin, General.-MESSAGORI MARIZIN.
L. Hegt, and A. Horstmann; fur Port Said,
February-
Airlie, Deitiab steamer, 2,400, Winthrop Ellie, Sidney Jan. 7, Newcastle 9, Bris Sane 11, Townsville 14, Oniene, 15, Cock town 16, Thursday faland 18, Port Datin 22, and Timor 21, GLOBES GIBE, LIVING- BION & Co.
M&MOS. FOR TO-MURROW. Shipping.
10 a.m.-Patrocius leaves for Shanghai..
Amusements, Bp.m.-Willison's World Crous and Trained Anima) Exhibition, on the Re- clamation Ground, book of the City Hall.
4
General Memoranda. SATURDAY, February 6--
Noon.Meeting of The Hongkong Iss Os, Ld., at the Company's Otice, Fedders Sirent,
Goods per Steamer Occanica unclaimed
after Noon subject to rent.
9 p.m.- Grand Military Concert at
City Hall.
SUNDAY, February 7 ----
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1897.
BIRTHS.
Tus performance of The Yeoman of the At Liao-yang, Manchuria, on the 24th | Guard at Shanghai is reported to have boon December, 1890, the wife of the Rev. T. M. GMEVE, A., H., Q.M., United Pres- byterian Church of Sootland MissiDD, DA WOMAN in Graham Street who amused Sen.
* SUCCESS,
At the house of the-Rer. P. D. Borgen, herself with pouring water upon the Chi- Chefoo, on the 24th January, the wife of ness passing in the street was fined $5 cc- W. H. EMBERLEY, (Iste of Hankow) of a Daughter.
day at the Magistracy.
A No. 4 Park Lare, Shanghai, on the WOODTBINGE, of a Son,
37th January, the wife of the Rev. S. LA Admiral Gigault de Bédollier, se
companied by his flag captain and the chief At the British Residency, Pekan, Pa- of his staff, arrived at Saigon by the Inst on January 20th, the wife of Mr French mail aboamer, the Oceanlon, and HUGH CLIFFORD, of & Son
has taken over the command of the French Squadron from Admiral de Beaumout, who goes home by the Sydney,
years.
.DEATHS.
A: Kumamoto, Japan, on the 18th Ja- nuary, Joan PIKE, Shanghai Pilot, aged 62 At No. 7. Bund, Magasaki, on Sunday, Scotland, aged 37 years.
A CORONER's inquaet was hold at Shanghai
Gooda par Glenartney undelivered after the 24th Jan., JAMES W. Barn, of Agt, on the 29th. Jan. to enquire into the vir
this date subject to rent: MONDAY, February 8-
Tronaler Bocks of The Hongkong and Wharapon Dool Co., Lê, trong tha date to 22nd Feb., both days inclusive. TUESDAY, February 9:-
Noan. Meating of The Kowloon Lond and Building Co., La, at the Com. pany's Quice, Victoria Buildings. Goods per Kriemhild undelivered after
this date subject to rent. SATURDAY, Fobruary 18-
Nooo.Mosting of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, at the Vity Hall. Transfor Books of The Bougkong Fits In- aurance Co., Id., from this date to 20th February, both daye ́inolusive, MONDAY, February 15-
Noon-Mocking of Shareholders of the
China Fire Insurance Company, at the Company's Office No. 9, Queen' Rosd Central..
At the Stanghat General Hospital, on the 27th January, RUSTOMIZE PARTONJEE, (KAPADIA), aged 70 years.
At 6, Choufoong Road, Shanghai, on the 29th January, MARGET SNOWDEN CLAPP, aged 42 years,
The China Mail.
sumstances attending the death of Mrs Margaret Snowden Clapp, otherwise known A Gupp. The jury roturved a verdict, that docussed died from the effect of an over- dose of laudanum, administered by herself.
- Ja k
the publication of this issue commented o cause is assigned for the suicide. 7.18 ..
For the half-year ended 31st December, | 1896, Mr J. J. H. Orman heads the bac ting averagce of the Singapoto C. O. with 24-77 for eight inuiuge. Mr Justice Leach is ́ mixtle with 12-44 for nine innings, and Mr E. C. Ells, another former Night' in Hongkong erickot, eighth with: 6'55. for nine imings. Mr Justice Losch is second in the bowling averages, with 18 wickets for 81 runs.
HONGKONG, WED FERUARY 3, 1897-
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL
(SUPPLIED WHLÖVŐK ANITER.) LOTTWARD BOURT Jens Mainich, Dee
15th; Domed, Adour, 18th: Telitis, Bir mohr, Kiridale, Normanide, 28th Obi, On Monday afternoon while Mr James Bkk, Jan 5th; Ronen, Templar, 8th Lochead, assistant at Quarry Bay Sugar Dardanas, Irene, 19th: Ixion, Aur, Can- Works, was cycling along Queen's Rond, he dia, 22nd Agamemnon, Melbourne, Oo
MONDLY, 1 February 2
*Noon,--Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Co., Id., at the Company's Office. TUESDAY, February 39:---
Meeting of The Davonlan Society, at
flongkong Club
FRIDAZ, February 26-
12.30 p.--Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong Fire Insurance Co Id., at the Company's Office.
Exchange
HONGKONG, February 8, 1997. On London-
Documentary, & montias' sighte,
On Parie
On demand, .... Credita, & menthe sight,
long, Dieke Rickmers, Normandie, 20th; come into collision with a ricksha at the Bayert, Melpomena, Keelong, Sh. Anoploket ground. The ricksha was bang 29th Again, Ernest Simons, driven plug the wrong side of the road, Cyrus, Dordogne, lanicus, Feb. 2nd.
HOMEWARD BOUND:-Dorothea Bichmers, and stopped suddenly in front of Mr Loc. Dec. 12th; Manda, Mogul, 15th; head and crossed to the other side of the Danfa 23rd; Gerda, Benvoirlich, Cowrie, road. Mr Lochead collided violently with 29th: Ernest Simons, Japan, Jan. 5th the risksha, causing damago to his pole to
Alaverhill, 841 Ja. Aden, Jan.
12th the 19th; Gida, Palau, the amount of $10. At the Magistracy, to 22nd
Beriledi, Radaorehire, 23th
cian, Hector, 28th; Yarra, Cannus, day, the ricksha coolie was ordered to pay Feb. 2nd.
$10 compensation for driving in a cardeşi manner.
Mails.
Par, with the AMERICAN TWO Russian bluejackets froin the Admiral Mam of the 7th Jan, left-Yoko-.
hams, on Sunday, the 31st Jan, at Kornieloff were charged, at the Magistroy daylight, and may be expected here today, with behaving in a disorderly man on or about Monday, the 8th Feb.
The O. & U. s. s. Cptie, with mails &c.,er on the evening of 31st Jan. at Pedder's loft San Francisco for this port via Wharf Considerable difficulty was experi Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, ensed in obtaining a Russian interpretet, but Kobe, Nagasaki and. Shanghai, on the
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30 days' sight, (privato paper) ... 73} Gold Leat, 100 fine, (per faci)...... $48.51) Sovereigna (Bank's buying mate) $ 9.90
2971d Silver (per oz) ...
Lesurdej-di, Opitonoff and Pakkenen; A. S. WATSON & Co.,
for Heomen, Mr H. Sachse. From Bingo for Genoa, Dr R. L. Miller: for Bremen, Me Wabrian and family; for Southamp ton, Rev. M. SADD, Feen Noguski: for Singapore, 2 Japanos. From Hung- kong for Southampton, Mosers R. H. A. Wade, Wm.. Parrott, Mr J. W. Christie Kanau, British steamer, 1,158, & Som-unc family, Rer, O. Done and family i merville, Shanghai Jan. 27, Amoy 31, and for Genoa, Mrs W. W. Law, Miss M. G. Swatow Feb. 1, General,-BETTERFIELU & LAW, Mrs S. E. Russell, Rev. Rouch and SWISE.
Benmohr, British str., 1.935, La Boutil ller, Singapore Jan, 25, Goueral.-Ge, LAYINGSTON & 9o.
family, Her. Fem and family, Rev. and Mrs Ebort, Mesara O. Rainshardt, Jetsene, Max Grubies, H. Gildehaus, Obristenson, Thomsen, and Echroeder, Mrs A. Laraon, nativa servant; for Bremen, Mesara Moy, Mr and M-a Latino, 4 children, nurse and
for Columb, Mr II. Melchers, 6 Chines Mr and Miss Maxwell; for Singapore, Me W. Ehrhardt, 1 Japanese
THE FULL BAND, DRUMS & FIFES SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE, Meji January 27, Goal and General For. ff. Schlegon, C. Nowitam, H. Vener
WEST YORKSHIRE KEGIMENT AND
PIPERS. By special requests Descriptive Fantasia THE SMITHY IN THE WOOD
VIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
i... AND
Toyo Meru, Japanese 1,500, H. Hayashi, DeDWELL, WABLILE & Co.
Senta German steamer, 3,660, J. Vous, Kobe Jan. 28, General-SIMSEN & Co
Kriemhild, German steamer, 1,620, F. ATLANTIO & OTHER CONNECTING Biermann, Hamburg and Singapors Jan.
25, General SIMASEN & Co...
Aricks Mars, Japanese str.. 1,866, S.
BUSSAN KATSHA,
STEAMERE,
GRAND MILITARY POTPOURRI | VIA INLAND- SEA OF JAPAN AND AMai, Kulchinoza Jha, 27, Opal-Maur HONOLULU. *THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO,'
The whole under the direction of W. Gro. BENTLEY, A.R.C.M. Bandmaster, Plant W. ROBINSON'S. Musia Booms, Qonen's Fload, Parces of Admission, $2.00 and $1.00. Soldiers and Sailors in uniform 50 cents.
SAM MARKS,
Manager.
N.B.-The 14th Regiment, having taken part in the Battle of Waterloo, their Re gimental Merch-Caira-will be played, an well as the British Grenadier.
Hongkong, February 8, 1897.
POSTPONEMENT.
THE DEVONIAN SOQIETY.
MEXTING
.239./-
and
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG. Costie (via Shanghat,"
2.
To DETAL Fer Longmoon, for Shanghai, 4 Buro. Peans and 60 Chinene.
LIMITED.
OREMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.
ESTABLISHED AD 1841
MANUFACTURERS
Aerated Waters.
܃
OUR AREATED WATER FACTORY la fited with the best English Machinery, smbody- ing the latest improvement in the trade.
The Parent Ingredients only are used,
a woman was at last obtained who accom 16th Jan. The P. M. a. 6. City of Rio de Janeiro,plished the tank very estisfactorily. The
with mails to, left San Francison for evidence of the Policeman on duty at the this port via Yokohama, Inland* Ses,
Kobe, Nagasaki and Shangbai, on the whari showed the men to have been babav- 23rd Jan.
ing in a dignesful manner. Commender Hastings said their conduct did not reflect
Steamers Tapectail.
The N. PS. Co. chartered steamer Mac-much credit on their ship,. However, he de from Tapora, arrived at Yoko had nothing to do with that, and had sim hama on the 12th Jan.
The N. P. S. Co.'s 6. 8. Braemar striv.ply to see to their behaviour on shore. Ha
od at Yokohan and left from that imposed a five on each of $16, with the al- port on the 31st Jan,
terative of six weeks' hard labour. The 1: 9. Monmouthshire, from Portland, Oregon, &c., loft Nagasaki for Uns purt on the 1st Feb.
The M. Co. str. Pinguey, from Glas
gow and Liverpool, left Bingapore for this port on the murning of 30th Jan., and may be expected here on or aliout bih Fell
A CHINESE passenger by the German steamer Kriemhild, which arrived yester. day from Singaporo, had the tables turned upon him in a dastardly brick which hoper- formed upon one of his fellow-passengers.
The B. & Chelydra, from Calcutta and He is known ez a noted criminst by the Straite, left Singapore for this port on Police, and his mode of operations is to voy- Saturday, the 30th Jan., at 5 pm.
The 8. & Maria Rickmers, from Mindles age botwaon Singapore and Hongkong, bro, Antwerp & Hamburg, left Sin- and when the opportunity presents itself gapore on the afternoon of the 29th to require a portion or the whole of a fal Jan, for this port, and may be expected passenger's goods. Yesterday, hu re-
hore au or about the 6th Feb.
The P
& 0. Co.'s s.s. Juth left Singapore ported to one of the officers of the ship: for tlús port on Jun. 30th, at 6 a.m
The N. P. R. 85. Tokio Marn, Austra that a fellow-passenger had stolen 23 from lian steamer, left Thursday Island for him. The nicer locked up the supposed this port on the morning of Jan. 29th, offender, and whom the ship arrived the and may be expected to Arrive here on complainant dropped his fellow-passer ger's
the 9th Feb.
The C. M. Co.'s str. Golong, from Glasgow box over the side into à sampan and roved and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the shore with it. The who had been 28th Jan. And may be considered due
At Singapore on oz about the 13th Feis imprisoned by the officer was Awards The C. M. Car's str. Ningchine, from La released, and finding his box gone, he im verpool and Newport, passed the mediately gave information to the Police, Canal on the 19th Jan, and may be.
considered due at Singapore on or with the result that this man was arrested. abous the 6th Feb.
When arrested he complained that the sampan people had knocked him down and
Latent Advices.
„Haitan, British str., 1,189, J. S. Roach,Light Fasterly monsoon, and fine dear and the atmont Cate and Cleanliness ex. The Imp. Ger Maila. B. Presisten, carry, robbed him of his own has containing
Fenchow January 81, Gebera-DOUGLAS
STEAMSHIP CO.
Nagasaki, Kobe TURBUAX, Feb. 23, Waddilove, Manila Jau, 30, Guneral
Fuersang. British stasmer, 1,106, W. Inland Sea and Yokohama).......
Janding, MarnESON & Úc,
Jackie (Tia Shanghal,
Nagasaki, Kobo,SATURDAY, March13, DINE, MATHESON & Co. Inland Sas, Yokes { hama and B'lalu)
st poon
Doria (vis Shanghai,
Nagasaki, Kobe, [THURSDAY, à príl 1, Inland Sas, Yoky bama and B'iolu),
** BOON,
Eteamship: OOPTIQ will; › be dspatched for SAN FRANCISCO, +44 SHANGHAI, NAGABAKI, KORE,
INLAND SEA and YOKOHAMA, on
HE ANNUAL
DINNER of the above Society will TUESDAY, the 83rd February, at Noon.
be held at the BONGKONGTM~~ CLUB, on TUESDAY, the 23rd February:
Members of the Society desirous of attending the Dinner are requsated to zotify the undersigned" en ur before SATURDAY, the 13th Febraszy....
R. KLEIGH, Hon. Bordary. Hongkong, Fabezary 3, 1897. –
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
144
Drsang, British steamer 1,787, J, Young Bstigu zangee, Java Jan. 28, Sugar.-JAB Kiang-nan, Chinese ateamer. 1,947. J. Inokey, Chinkiang Jat, 28, General KWONG-MAN Woo.
Myrmidon, British steamer, 1,816, W Gardaar Japan Jan. 25, General,-Bur- IRFIELD & Swar
8. N. 06.
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Putreckte reporte: weather; denes fog off the port, anchored
for 4 hours. Forry all through the voyage
The French steamer Sydney reports :
The British steamer dirke reports: Lasting Sydney Jan. 7th, Newcastle th Briabase 11th, Townsville 14th, Usires 15th, Cooktown 16th, Thursday Island 18th, Port Darwin 22ad, Timer 24th; and arriving Hongkong, as 7 am, Feb. 2nd, A Fine weather passage was experienced throughout, with light variable winds in the Coins Sea
The British steamer Kassu reports Fine
aroised in the Manafrature throughout
The Water used is proved by repeated Analgas to be Absolutely Fara
For COAST PORTS, Waters are packed and placed so board ship at Hongkong pricea,
ing the German Mails with dates from $150. At the Magistracy to-day, Commah- Berlin of the 11th Jan, left Cu der Hastings sent him to gaol for six lombo cu the 1st Fab, and may be
about
expected here on or
12th Feb.
the months hard labour
The P. & Rohille, with the ENG. morning a two storied building at No LEH MATT, of Bih January, left Singa 213 Frayn West was destroyed by fire. The pore for his port on Tuesday, the 2nd outbreak was discovered about twenty Feb., at 4 p.uspunt may be expected!
bere about 6 u.m., on Monday, the 8th minutes past four o'clock. A lukong m Feb. This Packet brings replies to duty discovered fire leaning from the top letters despatched from Hongkong on storey of the house, sal mamediately raised
3rd December.. and the full amount allowed for Packages
weather to Turnabout; thence heavy reins, and Amptles when regatred in good order. and foga to arrival. laga
The British steatact: Benmehr reports :
Light N.B. and B.N.E. pinde, till the 1st Counterioti Order Bonks supplied on sp-
thence to Hongkong, strong N..plication. Fou;
The German steSIDER
zamer Kriemhi'o roporis : Fine weather, with moderate N. E'ly windaj iast 2 days, light S. Ely wind.
windi
Tobruary 3.:- Arcond, German cruiser, from a crplae. Fortion, British steamer, 2,615, H. A. Peter, Shangkat, Jan. 31, General & O. S. N. 05.
Fuahun, Chinono steamer, 1,504,
Wm. H. Lunt, Shanghai Jan. 31, General, C. AL Tyermo, Gurman steamer, 1.288 G. Benermann, Shanghai Jan 31, General-
The British steamer Hestan reports t Tamarind, Norwegian air, 79), Dan. Light ENE. winds and bazy wasther tu uurig, Moji Jan. 28, Coal-WIRE & Co. winds, sex smooth, *****
Deksel; thence to port, dense fog and §. §. Wuhe British steamer, 1,250, Benson, Chisking Fan, 30, Groundnut Bu FIELD & BWIRE
Steamer of this line pass through the INLAND HEA OF JAPAN and call at HONOLULU, and passengers are allowed to & Co. break their journey at any point in route,
DEPARTURES. Tournay 2- Bisagno, for Singapore and Bombay Henlawers for Manila. Mongkus, for Bangkok. Decima, for Moji.
The British steamer Funisang reporte Tibe weather.
The British stramor Onsang reports: To Barlan Straits, light variable winds and ine weather. From thence to port, light | N.E. winds and www.
The Obiveno steamer Fushun
Through Passengers Tiskrets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans Atlantio lines of Steamers, and to the prin cipal cities of the United States or Cupadan Rates and particulam of the various-routen may be obtained upon application.
Special rates (first aise only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Nayal, THE Steamship- Kriemhild, haring Military
To Tung Ying Land, moderate sua fresh tary, Diplomade, and Civil Services arrived from the above Ports, to European officials in service of China
breeze, overdest, with rain and gloomy Consigness of Clarge are hereby requested to and Jepan, and to Goverment officials and Arratoon Apsar, for Sinngspars and Onlcate N. gale, with high following sms,
nights
thenes to port, strong and dar end in their Bill of Lading for counter their families, signatore by the Undersigned, and to take
Parengers who have paid full fare, to
February 8 -
gloomy nights, overoast and rain. M Immediate delivery of their Goods from embarking at San Francisco for China or Prins Heinrich, for Europe, &c. Alonguide.
(id: Japan (or vise versa) win one year, wil Gudness, for Europe, do Option sarge will be forwarded unless be allowed discount of 10 per cent. This sang, for Amoy notice to the contrary be given before B
allowance does suck apply to through farms Bemer, or Shanghat PR. TO-DAY.
my China and Japan to Burendab Kingnan, for Canten, Any Cargo impeding her discharge will
ail Farvel Fadlagan should be marked to Fiskur, for Onston,
Office mardi
di 5p.so, th.
be landed into the Godowns of the Hore-addrom in folly and same will be receives
KONG&KOWIXION WEAR & GODOWY CO., Lat the Company
sulta
round, Garman eruber, for Proction,
OLELBED Strathaway for Canton, Longmoon, for Bhaughal
· and stored at Consignees, rich and expauze, tay previon 20 BGP r Cargo Matterhara, for Sen Franolmets
En Cladins will be admitted after the Cenrular. Involcas to Goods Lays left the Godowns, and all Goods destined to point beyond Ban Brand remaining undelivered after the 8th Inst, in the United States old bevant to the Company's Offices, addrawed to the Ca.
will be subject to rent there
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods testor of Custome, de Uso
man to be left in the Godowns, where they will
For feralsh, formata komma No Trotgli
be saamined on the 9th Itst, st&p.mur Paige apply to the Agacy of dompany, No.4, Pays Dental, alg
YAK BUREN,
Na Bins Laruenes has been affected,
SIEMSSEN & Obj
Kangkong, February 3, 2001,
PISBENGERS.
For Print Demath, from Changha), M and Min Vadies, Mas And Mim Jolanetoo,
The German steamet Lysembon reporta Minty weather and rain from port to port; strong N.E. winged
POST OFFICE NOTICES, MAILS will close-
For SHANGHAL
Per Giamartnoy, at 4.50 jym., on Thurs
day, the 4th February,"
For SINGAPORE
Per Formota 11.30 am, on Friday,
the Bib February.
Per Seine, at 30 pimi, ob-Baturday,
the 6th February
|| For YOKOHAMA do HIOGO,
Par Kriemhild, at 4.30 p.m., on liday,
the deh- February:
Mr and Mrs Lyd Palm, Mr Mrade, Bir Fur HOTHOW & PAKKOI
Feradores, et 5 pon, on Friday, 189
Bad Fabmary
Our Registered Telegraphic Address in "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG.”
And all algued messages addressedz kana
will receive prompt attention.
The NPs. Tacoma loft Tacoma on the the alario: Information was telephone 30th Jan for this port vin Japan. the Fire Brigde Station, but although C. P. F. 8. 5. Empress of Japan lekt
Tae
ming
Vouwurer B.C., for Hongkong via Brigade, under Captain Superinten Yokohamn, on Monday, the lat: Feb. May, were soon at the The N. P. K. chartered s. & Strahoy, fire had got's firim holu.
left Kobe for this port on the afternoon
of Feb. 2, and is expected to arrive spreading to here on t 7th Fub the
side. The Bri
The N. P. K. & Hiroshima Maru Ballod keeping the fire foru
from Singapore for this port on the
1
Fob, and is expected to arrive they wero successful, here on the 6th Feb.
itself out at the build
The P. & 0... Hydaspes left Bombay Wast. The top storey wRÉ DOKUSZON, CA
for this port on the 81st Jan, A
lodging house for pig dealert sird their tokis
The following le = Last of Waters always The steamer Maria Rickmers which ar- and the dre le rated to have been en weed
kept ready in Stock >
PURE AERATED WATER
SODA WATER
LEMONADES
POTASH WATER
BELTZER WATER
LITHIA WATER. 575
BARSAPABIELA WATER
TINIO WATER
GINGER ALE
GINGERADE
No Credit ziren for Boiler hat look
dirty or greasy, of that appene ta hava bans
rived at Singapore from Antwerp of the by the oversetting of 25th Jats had on board 1,800 packages of ground flode being explosives for Singapors and over 6,000 oil, paper, oc, shs packages for China and Japan, the largest Inspector quantity being for Hiogo
of Polico, Lept order Tax Band of the West Yorkshind Regiment Miten Bussan Kajahi will play the following programine "of the Caloor's How-to-night Sagas
› Beine S
Boor was insured for
the South
CE,000 with