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To-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION,"
BY Order of the Orora non
To, the Undersigned has received instructions to Boll by Public Austion, en
TUESDAY,
Destination.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Fessels,
Agents.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Date of Leaving.
Australian Porfä................. Australian (1)................ [Gibb,Livingaton & Co. (April 29, at noon. Australian Porta.......Yamashiro Mara (6)....Nippon Yusen Kalaba April 28, at 4 p.m.
Beanies Cage()... Bremen & Ports of Call Bayern (a)..... Japan.................Vorona (8)
Kubo and Yokohama..Socotra (8), ...............nmek. &
G. 8. April 20,
Butterfield & Swire... April 21, at 4 p.m. ........Norddeutscher Lloyd April 27, at 9 a.co.
123, at noon. P. & O. 8. N.
About April 22,
London.
the 27th day of April, at 2.30 pm, at bis London, v Sales Roume, Queen's Road,—
SUNDRY
JEWELLERY,
belonging to the Estate of the late NORBERT J. GOMES and D. S. BRAYSMAN, Comprising:-
DIAMOND, RUBY and EMERALD RINGE. PELL SCARF-Riso and BooH. LADY' GOLD WATCH,
LADIES' and GENTS GOLD WATCH CHAINS GOLD NECKLACE, BEQUES, EABBING PENDENTS, LOCKET, HAI-PINS and Bros. Goun and ToRTOHE-SHELL FRAMED EYE CLASHES,
Also, at the santo fire,
ONE GOLD WATON, CHAIN and Pencil, by Jony NOBLE, belunging to the Estate of the lats Louis CRUSAUER.
--
TERMS of SALE :-As Cuntorasty.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Gorerament Auctioneer,
Hongkong, April 20, 1897. CRICKET CLUB LAWN TENNIS
TOURNAMENT,
Porta of Cali Thames. (4)...
London & Porta of Cal Riojun Maru (2) ........... London; v. Buez Canal Giauque (a).
London, v. Suez Canal Menelaux(0) Manila
Marsailles, v. Baigon, sonsane (1)...
(8)...... Sandakan and Kolet.. Deucalios (6)...........i S. Francisco, v. Japan. (Peru (0)............ 3. Francisco, v. Japa Belgio (6)
P. & O. B. N.
P. & O, S. N. Co.....April 22, at noon. Nippon Yuson Kajaba. April 20, at 4 p.m. Butterfold & Swire... April 22, at 2 p.m. Butterfeld & Swire... May 2.
Jardine, Matheson& Co April 23, at 4 p.. Mensageries Maritimes April 28, at noon. Butterficia & Swire... April 24, at 4 p.m. Pacific Mail & S. Op. May 1, at noon. 0. & G. B. 8. Do.... April 22, at noon. Pacific Mail S, S. Co. About April 28, Shewan, Tomes & Co. Quick despatch. Hiemson & Co.......... April 21, at 4 p.m. Buttorioid & Swira... April 22, at 2 p.m.
Mensageries Maritimes About April 24.
Siomasson & Co. Siomssen
Anril
1 21.
8. Francisco, v. Kobe. Glenavon (8). San Francisco.. ..Falls of Doo.. Shanghai
Leongmoon (s).. Shanghai
Whampoa (3). Shanghai, Kobe & Y'ma Yarra () Sporo, Harro'burg Erato(s) S'ore, 've, L'oadhg Herthu ()..
asen & Co., at 3p.m. S'pero, Penang & Otts Cacherine Apcar (a).... D. Bassoon, Sous & Co. Stow, Amoy & Fele Namoa (8)........ Douglas Lapraik & Co. Aptil 22, daylight. Swatow and Shanghai, Keilis ()........ Butterfield & Swire... April 21, at noon. Tacoma (Wash.), &c...Mount Lebanon (6).... Dodwell, Carlill & Co. April:5. Vancouver (3.0.), & Empress of Indis (6)... Canadian P'fic R. Co.. April 28, at noon. Victoria, & Vancouver, Hupek (8)....
Canadian P'fis it. Oo..|About April 24.
799To-day's Advertisements.
THE time for completing the SECOND This has boon oxtended to SATUR
DAY, the 24th Instant.
Hongkong, April 20, 1697.
NOTICE.
704
CHINA NAVICATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI,
The Co.'s Steamship
Whampus, Captain VACOHAN, will "be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 22nd Instant, at 2
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER p.m.
OF COMMERCE.
THE Annual General MEETING of the MEMBERS of tho LONGGONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 28th April, at 3 'Clock p.m., at the Fooma of the CHAMBER, CITY HALL, for the purpose of i receiving the Report of the Committegand passing the Secretary's Accounts for anə year ending 3let December, 1895.
R. CHATTERTON WILCOX,
Secretary.
Hongkong, April 20, 1897.
OHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW AND SHANGHAJ.
The Co.'s Steamship
Kysis,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, April 20, 1897.
296
OUBAN STEAMSHIP DOMPANY,
FOR LONDON, FIA SUEZ QANAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Menelaur, Captain Tower, will be duspatched an aboro on
798 SUNDAY, the 2nd May.
For Freight, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, April 20, 1897.
Captain BA, will be despatched sa above TO-
MORROW, the 21st Instant, at Neon.
For Freight or Pasango, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta.
Hongkong, April 20, 1897.
795
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
*FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PCRTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,
The Co.'s Steamship
Changsha,
Capt. WILAYA, will be despatched as above To MORROW, the 21st Instant, at 4 p.m.
The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offored by this Steamer. First-class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines. Refrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Frovisions during the entire voyage. A daly qualified Surgeon is carried, and the Vowel in fitted through- out with Electric Ligh.
Return Tickets issund by this Company to and from &USTEAIA are available for Return by Steamers of the Eastern and Australian S. 3. Co., and vice vera For Freight or Passago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
+
746
Hongkong, April 20, 1897,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. April 19 -
800
Erats, German ataamor, 5,700, T. Oster mana, Kobe April 13, General.-SIEMEN & Co.
Hanoi, Freach str., 890, J. Q. Gerard. Haiphong via Hoiher april 18, General and Desk,-A, R. MARTY,
Charon Waltang, Siamese barque, 656.) P. A. Pannenberg, put back, April 13, Labor—Gaden.
April 20:
Loongmoon, Garman air., from Canton. Thames, British steamer, 2,821, W. J. Nantes, Shangla April 17, Mails and General.-P. & O. B. N. Co.
Perona, British steamer, 1,950, C. H. 8. Tocque, R. NR., Yukohania via Ports April 11, General.-P. & O. 8. N. Co.
Empress of India, British ateamer, 3,003, 0. P. Marshall, Vancouver, B.O., Marsh 30, sad Shanghai April 17, Mails and Gen- oral.-C. P. R. Co.
Choysany, Britialı atesmar, 1,194, G. II. Bosker, Shanghai April 10, General- JARDINE, MATÜMON & Co,
Namoa, British atcamer, 802, T. Hall, Foochow April 16, Amoy 17, aud Bwałow 10, Concral-DOUGLAS STEAKERIT Uo.
Beneestus, British str., 1,468, Sarchet, Saigon April 15, Kice and Generat. ----G185, Livingston & Vɔ.
Yamashiro Mara, Japanese sir., 1,567, Jomen Jose, Nagasaki Apell 17, General. -Nirron Yusen Kaisha.
Ginuous, British steamer, 3,590, J. Bar- FIELD & SWIRE. wise, Amos April 19, General.-BUTTER-
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Co.'s Stoamship Ask, Danish steamer, 654, H. Hygom,
Numed,
Pakhoi April 16, and Hoihow 18, General, Captain AL, will be-A, K, MARY. despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 2nd Lastant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Pamage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.
Hongkong, April 20, 1997.
793
DEPARTURES. April 19:-
Talsang, for Tiontein. Hangehow, for Shanghai.
April 20- Hoihow, for Canton..
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAM-urity, British despatch-vessel, for Tai-
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
صيم
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
(Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEEN.
SLAND PORTS and taking
through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NËW ZEALAND, &c.)
The Steamer
Australian, Captain Hams, will be de despatched for the abovo Farts on THURSDAY, the 22nd Instant, at Noon.
This woll-known Steamer is specially fitted for Pausengera, and bar a Refrigerating Chamber, which ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions, Ico, &o., throughoat the voyage.
This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric Light
A Stewardose and a duly qualified Sur geon are carried.
wanfoo. Falkenburg, for Chefor. Dante, for Saigon. Baimur, for Swatow.
CLEARED.
Henry Failing, for Victoria, R.O.. Glenfalloch, for Swatow.
PASSENGERS, ARRIVED.
Per Hanoi, from Haiphong, Messrs Caldos, and Berinduages, and G Chiness.
Per Thames, from Shanghai: for Hong kung, Mr G. Barnard, Col. O. S. Gordon, and 1 Obinose; for London, Mrs A Little, Mr R. S. Thomson, Dr and Mrs D. Chris- tre, 2 children and amah, Ker, und Mira C. Douglas and 2 children, Mr F. Groesmen Misses Milligan, Stayner, Mertens, F.
Lawson. Youngman, and Mir
Fer Ferona, from Yokohama, &s, Me and Mrs Trafford, Misses Hopg and O. Hogg, Meast Masiyima, Hagiwara, `R. English, Norman, Robinson, Takugiru, and Ikasaki, 11 Chineso, and 1 Distressed Bri- tish Sesman.
N.B.-Return Tickets issued by this Com-Lloyd, Cowley, and Hattrem, Master A.
pany to and from AUSTRALIA, are avail. able for return by the Steamore of the Caina Navigation Company, and vice
vara.
"For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents,
TO DAFARZ
Per Henry Failing, for Victoria, B.C., 3 Europeans.
Per Glenfalloch, for Bwatow, 793 Ohl-
SHIPPING REPORTS, The French steamer Hanoi roports: Strong monsoon and bigb son,
The British at cataer Choyang reports: Light N'iy wind and sea, and fine weather.
The British steamer Namoa reports: From Foochow, fresh N'iy wind and equally woather. From Amoy, frosk N.E. wind and showery, From Swatow, moderate N. E. wind and fins. Steamer in Amoy: Foochote. Steamers in Swatow: Kiang-nen and Tizatsin.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.
Noon. —Kasilin learns for Swatow, &a &p.m. Changsha leaves for Australian
Parts.
4 p..--Loongmoon leaves for Shanghai.
General Memoranda. TEURDAY, April 22—
Goods per Coromandel not cisarcò after &
p.m. subject to rent. Gouds per Gula undelivered after this
data subject to rent, SATURDAY, April 21 :--
BIRTH,
THERE wero 200 European and 1,840 Chi- At Ardysht, Chefeo, on the 9th April,nese visitors to the City Hall Diuseum the Wife of W. Gardner, of a Daughter.
MARRIAGE.
during the week ending 18th April.
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1897.
ACCORDING to the Havas telegram 11,000 rebels have submitted to the Spanish au
thorities in Manila.
On the 10th April, at the Union Pro- toutant Church, Kobe, by the Ray. H. J.Tuz Chinese are reported to be getting TO-DAY, the Criminal Scasions wore opened Fo, M.A., Fazpenick Joas, son of R.
more and mors Insolent in the Settlements at the Supreme Court, before His Hon. C. Bardens, Esq., of Ipswich. England, to MINNIE ALETHEA, ulder daughter of G. at Shanghai. This is only to be expected Sir John Carrington, Chief Justice. The J. Pennoy, Eng., of Kobo.
after the humiliating collapse of the Muai. hearing of the charge of forgery in a civil cipal Council on the wheelbarrow question. action against two Chinamen was adjourned
till Thursday.
DEATH
MIS ENNA PERGAMENT (164, Settlement), minthor, of Mrs Horostein, Globo Hotel, Yokohama, died on the 11th April, lieux Hon. Treasurer of the Alien Marcial 'cause of deatle being apoplexy.
and Nothersole Hospitals begs to acknow
to the funds of the Hospitals - ledge with thanks the following donations Hon. W. M. Goodman815 F. F M. S. Northcote (Refund, St. George's
Bali)
2.30 p.m.-Auetion of Household Furniper The publication of this issue commenced
ture, e., at the Residence of Mr. R. Marten, Mountain View No. 4, the Peak.
Tuzanay, April 27 :-
2.30 p.m.Auction of Sandry Jewellery,
e, at Mr. J. M. Armstrong's.
Quotations.
Hoxoxoxa, April 20, 1897, OPIUM-Now Patus, cush,... 8055
Old
GDO Now Benares, cash, (60
osah,
11
"
Ola
canb,
New Malwa, credit, 700/780 Allowance, Taula.... 0/80 Old Malwa, credit,. 8.0/830 Allowance, Taola,... 10/24 Petalan, Cily, carb,.- Allowance, Taels,... Persian, Paper tied 670 ~Alluwauce, Tools, 2, 6/16
HONGKONG, April 20, 1807.
Bank, Wire, ...
Exchange.
Un London-
tri
On demand,
+>
30 days' sight,
Crodite, 4
4 months' sight,
+1
Documentary, 4 months' sights,
On Paris
On demand,
Credits, 4 months' sight.
On Berlin-Demand,...
at 6.40 p.m.
The China Mail.
....... 10
Messrs J. D. Humphreys and Son send us the following telegram, received by them from Mount Macdonald, referring to Olivorn Freshold Mines, Ltd., and The New Bal- moral Gold Mining Co., Ltd.
The Euroka Mine result of second Mill 4 tenk 160 tons 168 ouncOS. Conditions and
prospects of the working are not encourag
A raw sporadie cases of plague having o
HONGKONG, TUXEDAY, APRIE 20, 1897.
THE Band of the West Yorkshira legi-ing. Queen of the Mount Mine shall sink
work being done by contract 200 foot,' mont will play the following programme at LOCAL AND GENERAL. the Officers' Moss to-morrow night
1.-Overinre Is Call'...... Ambrois Tasmas, STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL. 3-faurka-Carnet Belo...
B.Belectlan La Fille Co Mancurred in Mao, the rumour has got
Augot" .......... Lesorg. (SUPPLIED THROUGH REUTER.) 4.WallWiener Kinder, Brouk, abroad that one or two casos had skw boon OUTWARD BOURD -Taishun, March 5th; torale from... Peer Gynt'
Gring discovered in Hongkong. We are in a pu- Tukea, 13th Yamaguchi Jaru,6-Belection. Der Freyschate.sition to state that no cases have occurred
and save the Quaan, 10th Argyle Thyra, 19th; Poseidon,. Wm, Geo. Bentley, 6.11.0.3, Bandmater, Baldale, Glenlochy, Melbridge, Teen-
ki, 30th Dorothea Rickmers,
13th.
April
5.--Allegretto Par-
in Hongkong this year. This afternoon, a Government Fette Extraordinary was
1st: Gerda, Oceana, Uysico, Sunda, AT the inspection of the Shanghai Police issued by H.E. Sir William Robinson de 2nd;
ulen, Glowgyle,
Common Force on the 15th inst. there were 354 man daring Swatow or its immediate vicinity wealth, Hakata Mart, 6th; Ocea
en parado. Mr 6. A. Probst, Chairman and the Island of Formosa infected by nien, Dordogne, Faisun, Tyson, Oth; Oupack, Prins Heinrich, Methren Castle, of the Municipal Council, thanked the plague, and prohibiting immigration or im
Force for its excellent work during the portation into this Colony of all. Chinese HOMEWARD BOUND:-Benkmond, March recent riots, making special mention of the from these places.
26th Glenugle, 30th Bergin, Pro. metheus, April 6th; Candon, Fricmhild, arcs of Inspecter Matheson, Sergt. Batty, Balmoral, Diomed, 9th Ning:how, Constables Laurison, Linguist, and Oliver, 13th.
and two Indian troopers Nos. 179 and 112.
Maks. The P.M. Co.'s a a, Pers, with mails &c., from San Francisco to the 23rd March, has arrived at Yokohama, and left. for this port on the morning of the 14th April, via Inland Sea, Kobc, Nagasaki and Shanghai.
2/03
20
++3
2:02
... 2/07
ver 2/0
2/01
2.54
... 2.581
... 2.00
... 491
Credits, 60 days' sight,...
601
The
Wire
+4
For
On demand,
IM
On Caloutta-
Wire,
On demand...
141
161 ... 1611
... 161 ... 101
The British steamer Glaucus reports: Fine weather,
EXPORT CAŁ GOES.
Per Melbourne, sailed Slat March France, 324 bales Raw Silk, 4 cases Silk Place Gooda, 3 esses Chiraware, 35 cases Essential Oil, 50 cauen 818c-uiseed, 1 bur Dosamente, and 15 halen Esir,
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For SWATOW, AMOT & STRAITS. -* Per Glenfalloch, at 9.30 a., on Wed-
nesday, the 21st April.
For SINGAPORE
Per Glaucus, at 11.30 a.m., on Wednes
day, the 21st April,
For SWATOW & SHANGHAI-
Per Kweilin, at 11.30 a... on Wednos-
day, the 21st April.
For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY IS.
LAND, COOK TOWN,
TOWNS.
VILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
Per Changal, Registration at 3 p.m.,
Lettera at 3.30 p.m., on Wednes day, the 21st April.
Per Australien, Registration, at 10a.m., Later, at 10 30 a.m., on Thursday, the 22nd April.
For SHANGHAI.—
Per Loongmoon at 3.30 p.m., on Wed-
nesday, the 21st April.
Fer Whampoa, at 1.30 p.m., oa Thurs-
day, the 22nd April.
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCEOW.--- Per Namoa, at 6 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 21st April.
For 101NOW & HAIPHONG.-
Por Hanoi, at 10.30 .tn., on Thursday,
the 22nd April.
For KOBE & YOKOHAMA.—a
.
Per Ariake Maru, at 5 p.z., on Thura-
day, the 22nd April.
|For NAGASAKI, KOBE & TOKOHAMA, Per Verona, at 11.30 a.m., un Friday,
the 23rd April.
For TAMSUL-
Per Activ, at 11.30 a.m., on Friday,
the 23rd April,
On New York---
On demand,
On Bombay-
H
BAY
On Shanghai--- On demand, 30 days' sight, (private paper)... 3 Gold Leaf, 100 fina, (per tas]).... ́$50.00 Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) $9.74 Silver (per oz.) ...
28,740.
144 ***
Temperature.
(Taken at Messrs Falconer & Co,'s Fremises, Queen's Road,) BONGONG, April 20, 1897,
Fr. 29.99
At
1 P..... ... 29.93-
29.87 59
RABONETER Do.
Do.
Dy. TAZAMOUZZER-~? A.K
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4 P. Melo!
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Do. (Wel bejb) 9 A.M.
The final tie in the polo tournament for the Hoa. F. H. May's trophy was played yesterday afternoon. The competing teams
Tas following Committee was appointed at were:-Fole Club-Mr Creagh, H.K.R., Foochow to consider the steps that should. Hon. F. H. May, Hon. T. H.. Whitehead, be taken by that Treaty Port to celebrate and Me D. Landale; West Yorkshire Te the Record Reign --Mr W. R. Carles giment-Messra Tew, Wood, Spencer and (President), Musara Baker, Brand, Broc Gordon. Mr Laudalo was a' hṣadicap to 3. M. Co.'s Yarra, with the kett, Edgar, Galton, Gibh, Grahams, Jok the Clab team, as he has only just return.
FRENCH MAID of 26th March, left Singapore on Saturday, the 17th April, at 4 pm., and ray be expected here on or about Saturday, the 24th April. This Packet brings replies to lotters despatched from Hongkong on the 17th Feb. The O. & O. . . Copic, with the AMERI- CAN MAIL of the Ist April, will leave Yokohama on Wednesday, the Hist April, at 8 a.m., and may be expected here on or about Wednesday, tlie 28th April.
koe, Revd. L. Lloyd, Mesure May Moore; | ed and has not had time to get into
The P. M. Co.'s City of Rio de Janeiro, |
with mails &, left San Francisco for this port via Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 10th April.
Steamers Krpented. The P. & O. Co.'s a 9. Socotre left Singa- pore on the 15th April, at 5 p.m.
The . s. Gurmarthenshire, from New York, left Singapore for Hongkong on the morning of the 17th April, and my
awald, Phillips, Dr Rennis, Masers form. In the first period, he scored Hentsch, Rickett, Schlee. Sutherland, a goal against his own'aïde, the only paink Walkinshaw and Westall, with power to scored. In the second period it was a very add to their number.
The Right Revd. L. M. Piazzoli beg to acknowledge with thanks the following donations for the Home of the Aged and Infirm.
Dorabjee Nowrobjec, Esq... From Friends
1. P. Madar, Esq........
V..G.
A. Soares, Esq. R.M. M.
$20 18
255
Tur F.-C. Daily News of the lath inst
stiff game, but the Regimental players gavo ana.exhibition of combined play, and ultimately won by 2 goole and 2 subsidiaries to 1 subsidiary. This solitary point was scored by Mr Whitehead, who made a fine ren from end to end of the field and just missed nothing a major point by a couple of feet. At the close of the game, which was watched by a large number of spectators, Mrs May presented the trophy to the win- ners. In the evening, the annual dinner of the Polo Club was held in the Hongkong
head. The orening was a jovial ono, all Club, under the presidency of Mr White-
be expected here on or abous the 23rd sayu-There are many complaints of the the speeches hoing of a mat amusing
Do. Do. 1 P.M. 66 Do. 42.N. G Do. Maximum
Gr Do. Mitumum orurafukt
April
The C
N.
oharacter.
new Imperial Chinezo Post, which has not Co.'s str. Chingt, from Austra got into proper working order yet, but lian Ports, left Fort Darwin on the there are old-established post-offices which PATENT MUSIC boxes, Violins (fine mixlets).
Robinson & Co.
18th April, and may be expected here do not always give satisfaction, Hore be. Mandoliness and Strings of all kinda. W on about Sunday, the 27th April,
The C...Co.'s H. R.
Teenhai, from Glas fore us is an envelope addrossed to Shang-
gow and Liverpool, passed the Canal
hat posted in Hongkong on the 5th inst. CHINESE firms at Shanghai received bows on the 30th March, and may be con. sidered duo at Singapore on or about from the Mirzapore, which was not sent on on the 15th inst. of the destruction by fire the 18th April.
by the Misagors or the Empress, but was of a native silk pilature near Hangehow.
A. S. WATSON & Co., The N. G. 1. . . Letinabro left Bombay kept by the Hongkong Post Office for the Dear the mouth of March 23,100 tons of
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A., 1841.
WINES
AND▾
SPIRITS.
ALL these are selected by our London
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL Ecuse, bought direct at first band, import
For
CUITA
Per Catherine Apeur, at 2 p.m., cu Fried in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus
day, the 23rd April.
THURSDAY ISLAND, TOWNS. saring all intermediate profits, and ozabling na to supply the best growths at MODERATE
VILLE. BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE-
Por Yamashiro Meru, at 3.30 p.m., on
Friday, the 23rd April.
For MANILA, ~~
For KUDAT & SANDAKAN,-
PRICES.
had on Application.
for this port on the 9th April, and is expected here on or about the 29th April The N. P. Co.'s. Troma left Tacoina
Bayern, so that it did not arrive here until omal wore exported from Maji to Hong- the 11th, the day after its writer in Hong-| kong, 5,030 to Chins, 6,600 to India, 1,100 for this port via Japan on the 16th kong had come to Shanghai and gone again, to Korea, 1,000 to Frated, 3,00) to Ger- many, 400 to the United States and 1,500 The s.4. Suisung, from Calcutta and Straits, British residents at Amoy having to vassals for banker purpose during the to Hawai, Some 6,080 tons were supplied left. Singapore for this port on Satur decided that the Queen's Record Bein same period. day, the 17th inst, at 4 p.m.
should be commemorated by the establish? The n. a. Dorothea Rickmera, from Middies
April.
bro' and Homburg, passed the Canalment of an Anglo-Chinese School, the Pro-W understand (says the Foochow Echo) on the 1st April, and is due at Singa-visional Committee appointed on the 27th that the Mandarins have asked the Foo chow Tes Improvement Company for pat puro on or about the 22nd April. The C. M. 5. 6. Ifgs, from Newport, February has drawn up a prospectus, and terns and particulars of the machinery to Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the states that a sum of at least $20,000 will be be used in this new fashion of making tea. Cal on the 9th April, and may be required to start the school. The school any rato, and we trust may be taken as an considored due at Singapore on or about the 26th April
will be open to boys of all nationalities and angury of the approval and furthering halp
of the authorities for p
March
The O. R. & N. Pacific s. 6. Mount Le orced. The schoolmaster will be sorti banon loft Portland, O., on the 7th Dested Englishman trained to teaching. The . s. Menmouthshire left Victorin for The Committes of Management will consist
this port on the 7th April
of six gentlemen of European make and six of Chinese race irrespective of nationality
Latest Advices.
The Ban Line str. Benteli, in Antwerp Arour half past eight o'clock on Sunday and London, lefs Singapore on the night Andrew Clark (30), & cook out the 18th April for this port.
This shows an interest in the movement at
NEW has been received of the death of Mr
Pasabaus Ebrahlin, son of the late Mr Bbrahim Nuordin, head partner of the well- & Co which took place on the 14th inst. known frin of Messrs Abdoolally Ebrahim
who was only is vis at Surat (India). The deceased gentleman, directing and active partout of his drug and of age was the chief
Per Yurenang, at 3.30 p.m., on Friday, PRICE STS, with Full Details, to be The O. S. Co.'s str. Ulyster, from Liver British ship Brunal, fall over Pedder's Chin Ha was here as manager of the had made many friends both in India and the 23rd April.
pool, left Singapore on the morning of Wharf, while in a state of intoxication. A Shanghal branch some 14 years ago. He perty officer named Albert George Harn leares a widow, four sons," and threa from Kowloon Torpedo Depot gallantly daughters-Md. Daily News jumped in to his rescue, and suizing held of
Por Deucalion, at 3.90 p.m., on Satur- PORT after removal should be rested a
day, the 21th April,
For BUROPE &., INDIA Via TUTI-
CORIN.
Per Bayern, Registration at 7.30 a.m.,
Lettora at 8 a.m., on Tuesday, the 97th April. (Late Letters 8.10 to 8.33 s.m.)
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET, The United States Mail Paoket Belgis will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 22nd April, with Mails for Bhang- hai, Japan, San Francisco, the United Brates, Canada, Honolula, Fera, &o., which will be closed as follows →→ 10 A.K. Registry season, 11 a.. Post Office closer.
MAILS BY THE BRITION PACKET. —, The British Contract Packet Thames
will be despatched on THURSDAY,
the 22nd April, with Maile for the United Kingdom, Europe, and conn- tries beyond, vid Brindisi; to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, Burmah, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. The oral hours will be observed in
-closing the Malia, &c.
HOURS OF CLOSING TR
ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS, When the Packets leave at Noom.
20th April, and may be expected her on or about Sunday, tho Bath April month before 80, When required**Oun report of the Easter Meeting of for drinking at caso it should bo order the Hongkong Rifle Association will be
ad to be decnted at the DISPENSARY found on the fiftli pago.
before being seat out,
SHERRY.-Excellmat Diuner and After Dinner Wines of very superior Vin- tages. All are true Xores Wines CLARET.-Our Clarets, including the
lawest Priced, are guaranteed to be the gemaine product of the juice of the grapa and are not artificially made from ritins and ouriante, as is genor. ally the cano with Cheap Wincs, BRANDY.-All our Brandy is guaranteed
and pistage.
The
the man he sustained him in the water un. We regret to learn (says the Kobe Chronics)
of
Diák áð
that Me Michel met with a somewhat sori til assistance arrived. The two men were ous Recident on the 12th fast. It appeara then pulled out by the policonian on duty that he was walking along Saraye-machi when his foot slipped and ba fall heavily Tax 1895 recount of the North China In-at the wharf assisted by a bluejacket, by on the back of his head, Immediately bo- aurance Co. has been closed with a transfer means of a large pole. None of the parties of Tls. 22,628 to Liability Account. A divi. were any the worse of their fungsion. dend of 10 per cent on the capital has been Clark, who was convicted on Basurday paid and a bonus of 10 por cent to conmeming at the Magistracy of being drank tributors. The premia in 1896 were Tis. and incapable, was again brought before an3,923, but the estimated profit being Mr H. E. Wodehouse, yesterday, and only, Tis. 90,000, there will be bonus to fined $5. contributors, but the Director recommend SHANGHAT has decided to commemorate the ing of the occurrence whaterer and can a dividend of 10 por cent to shareholders.
coming unconscious. Fortunately Mr Dick came along shortly afterwards, and dissover- Janice the ground with a number Japanese standing Found: Mr Do one had the injured man removed to his residence in Division Brest, where, on being besides having struck his had severely in the fall, Mr Michel was suffering from a broken leg. Mr Michel remember noth-
examined by the doctor, it wes found that
Queen's Record Reign by erecting The only surmise that he slipped and fell, thus coming by the injuries from which he was Victoria Nursing and Training Intituto, found to be suffering.
It is expected that the establishment will
THE dispute between the Shanghai Muni cipal Council and the community has reach cost between Tls. 15,000 and Tis. 20,000 Frow the Kalgan respondeson of our to bu pare Oconac, the difference in ❘ed the polite letter writing stage. Writ There will be about 20 beds, 15 for paying Tentera contersporary we learn of the death of Mre Mark Williams, * yell-known ing on the 14th inst. in reply to a letter of patients and b for the poor. A Committed Americas missionary lady at that remoth price being merely a question of ago the 8th inst., the Secretary of the Council of Management will be appointed yearly outpost The Larak correspondent also
incidentally offered the use of the Board At the public meeting 18 votes were given huuhhen the following later deg mote :---- WHISKEY.-All- Das Whiskey is of ex- Room for the indignation mesting called for the Instituto, 6 for a proposed statue of well-known travellere Mr N. Khas, Capt. blore sign a zoore of Years 65e we mot the Mr R. M. Campbell re-ho Queen, and 9 for a publio parkas Younghusband and others, collent quality and of greater age than for the alat inst.
they pasted plied politely thanking the Council for its Working Committee has sketched out Holin
trangt
here. We are now having with ug most brands in the market,
offor, but, believing that the room is not rough programme for the day's celebra throu
Rogliger tan He has been sit ost foezca Waiszex marked E' is un- large enough to hold the neraber of Rate- tion-A parade in the morning of the by
of Sw -to-make versally popular, and is pronounced by papers expected to bo present, and not be Volunteers and men of war's men, with red be the best local connoisseurs to being prepared, without the consent of all the aheat choral service in the Cathedral -
tilalj to amend it in any respect, I am unable to noon, forsiguem of all nationalities o accept the consŝilorate offhr of the Council' invited, the National Anthem to be sung
at a fired time ; and in the evening VESELS AT 10 Dock-At Koronated scent effects on the water We only guarantee our Wines and by country, with the addressee all Spins to be genuine when bought direct Kaijan, Chumshan, R.M.S. Narcista, Bund, with a Fite Parade and Fireme 10.00 Registry cosso
from us in the Colony or from our su- Áoliv.
or Volunteers supper. The total cost 10.80 Porking of Newspapers, kozlaod Agents at the Goast Ports
the day's festivitios de estimated at about Books, and Patterna oc 11,00 1,1 -—-Dḍll slonos,
T16, 00000
Per Empress of India, from Vancouver, 761 d., Messrs T. Marlow, W. J. Stabb, AI, Grant, A. B. Sharp, J. Houry, K. Fukuda, Z. Sogue, and Wilson Marshal, Mrs and Miss Stinison, Mr and Mrs Denison, Mies Beatio, Mre Hegan, Mr and Mrs W. D. will be closed at 5 the day before. Graham, 9 Intermediate, and 63 SterrAge.
Far Choyang, from Shanghal, 56 Chi-
The following hours will be observed in closing the Mails for Europe, &c., by the English and French Puckets, when they are at Noon. The Honey Order Office,
Hongkong, April 20, 1897.
INDO.CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA (DIREOT),
The Co.'s Steamship
Frensary,
Captain W, WADDILOVE, will be despatched, an Moore on FRIDAY, the 23rd Instant, at
This Steamer has superior Accommoda. tion for First-class Passengere.
p.m.
For Braight or Pausage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, April 20, 1997,
102
naso.
Per Names, from Coast Ports, Mr Begley, and 105 Chinese.
Per Bertrane, from Saigon, 53 Chinese. Mossra A. O. and H. J. Dight, Mr G Per Tamashing Moru, from Nagasaki, Siegfried, and 20 Chloese.
Per Glouce, for Hongkong: from Foo chow, Mr Burton freni Amoy, 600 Chi
Par dek, from Pakkol, 86 Chinese, - DEPARTED.
mese.
Pur Banie, for Jalgon, 150 Chinese,
8.00 AM, Fouting of Price Qurrent and
Circulars семе.
(Prices Current and Okroniars may
however
ver be posted up to 10 p'olock
if they are ded to bundles, country
Que
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auperior to any other brand to the signatories to the request for the mooting, fete at the British Consulate in the after,
Hongkong market,
Late Latines may be posted (from A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.
11,10 m.) with 10 canta late fes up to
11.30 AM, after which hourthey may
be out on Board with the same Late
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY: Hongkong, April 14, 1897,
Chemopolitan-China, Houngshan. Aberdeen (None),
W. Roston & Co., Piano and Musical W. Bormor & Co., Piano and Medica Instrument specialists and experts. Work- Instrument specialists and ezyszta, shopa and Factory, Deddell Shy Show shops and netcars, Duddal Ski Rosmu - Guren's Bold Central