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Entertainment.
THEATRE
ROYAL
NITY HALL.
FAREWELL CONCERT,
BY
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT
(P.W.O.) BAND,
(Aastated by the PUILHARMONIC SOCIETY
ORCHESTRA),
TO-NIGHT, 23rd Docomber,
-
PART I.
1. Feet March... Tantisser '.... Wagner..
BAND AND ORCHESTRA.
3. Read Quiutette.....
Intimations.
KELLY & WALSH, LTD.
SELECTED STOCK
or
FANCY GOODS,
Dalination
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Vazola
CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS, Ddeas, gul (a)
Agent.
Gate pj Leaving..
Nippon Yuan Kaisha. Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. Butterfield & Swiro... Dec, 28, xi 3 p.m. ..... Norddeutscher Lieyil. 3, at 9 a.m.-
Butterbold & dwiro.., January 4,
Australian Poela....... Tokio Maru (1).... N ENTIRELY NEW & SPECIALLY Australian Porte Taiyuan()....
Bremen & Ports of Cal Prinz Reforich London, T. Suoz Dana Myrmidon (#)................ London & Porta of Cali Chusas (5) ser P. & O. 8. N. Dea. 30, at neon, Loodon....... Malacos (8)...
P. & O. S. N. Co... About Jan. 7. Marseilles................ Pec'sa (8)
Arnhold, Karberg & Co. December 26, Marseilles v. Saigon. Salazie (8)..
Mensageries Maritino: Jan. 5, at roop. Nagasaki, Kobe & I'ma Rosa:ta (8)...
& O. B. N. Co...... Duo. 31. at noo v.SuszCon Yarrowdalo (s). New York,
Showan, Tomes & Co. About Jan. 5,
chill & Co. About Deo 25.- Dodwell, Carlil New York, r.BuezCanal Sika
Ns)... Malchers & Co...!! Portland, Oregon, &c. -San-Fransis New York San Luiged to Go Cilok
Dodwell, Carlit & Quick despatch.
Ja despor
at Doob. J. & Q. 5. 6.000
Dec. 28, at 4 p.m. 3. Francisco. v. Japaz (* J'oiru (e) Pacibal
büington..Riojun Mara (1)...... Mail 8. 6.0... Jan: 6, at noon.
Nippon Yusan Kaiba Dea
Dea. 30, at
tip.m. Dec. 24, at 3 p., `
About Dec. Co..... Abou 26.
S'hai & Culin
(B).......... .P. & 0. 8. N. Uo...... About Dec. 24. S'paro, Calbo & B'bay Idzami Maru (s)........ppan Yusen Kaisha. Dec. 30, a naon.
'pore, Bave & f'burg Bellona
Stemsson & Co. Bre
& Co. Dre. 21, daylight.
December 24,noon.
ENGRAVINGS, PIPES,
GAMES, &c.
8. Fratic+800, T. Japa.
Shanghai... Kiugsing (6)
| Thames (8)..............
Shewan,
P. &
3. N.
2, Overture...... Maritana........ Iuilace. SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. | Shanghai..***** Suami Maru (n) ........... Nippon Yuson Kalaha. Duc, 24, at p.m.
(a) Triqmarei........
Schumann.
h) Moinnot from X11 Symphony, lloyd
Flute Corporal Harper ; Clarionets,
Corporals Seaborne, Soragg
and Aalin; Bassoon, Mveicin Wholer.
4. Oboe Sole.....Village Rie erz.
MUSICIAN QUID.
5. Selection... Faust......Gounod,
INTERVAL.
PART II
Handel.
1. Largo...
BARD, ORCHESTRA AND QUAN Violin Obligato –M, A, Giraud; Organist---
Mr G. Urimble.
2. Reminiscences
of Bellini...F. "Godfrey,
3. Bruan Quattutto.......
(a) Farewell to the Forent,
() Munteanan's Farewell
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED. Hongkong, December 18, 1897.
2176
HEAD OFFICE
AND
MANUFACTORY
TIN LOK LANE, WANOMAL
S'ha
Douglas Lapras & Co. Dec. 26, daylight,
S'pore, Penang & Ott Suisang (^) --------jine, Deo, 29, at hoon. S'pore, 'rang & s'buya ingang (b) Swaton, Amoy & Tari Hajlong (8) Tacoma (Wash.), &c... Colamibia (8) Vancouver
(3.0), Empress of China
Dodwell, Carill & Co. Jan 31, at noon. (8)..janadaat Phet. Co. Jan, 19, at noon.
CEMENTIGHT BOWRINGTON: To-day's Advertisements.
Special Paint
WITHOUT COMPETITION TOYS!
ORDINARY CEMENTIour-For Buildings, of Hone, Brick, and Plaster of Lime, Cement &, &o. CEMENTIONT OIL PAINT, No 1--Advantageously used for all Molallie Works, Steamore, &c, & CEMENTIGOT MendelssohnGL PAINT, No. 2-Made with unchange.
TOYS! TOYS PUBLIC AUCTION.
Riojun Mars Japanesa, steamer, 2,072, A. C. Mace. Seattle wis Parts Nov. 19, Flour.-Nrron Yosem KIDHA,
Namyong. Eritish etc., 98, J. Mellor, Singapore Dic. 18,-út 5 p.m., General JU TAK SAXO."
Tratos, Gorman ateater, 1,300, Dinse,
THE Undersigned will Sell by Public Saigon Dec, 17, Rice.-SIEMSSEN & Oo.
Auction,
TO-MORROW,
Jane's Musicians Haley and Seaborne able Colours, for all applications. GEMEYDAY) the 24il: December, at 11a.m., Sagami Mary, for Shanghai.
Baritone Musician Good.
Euphonium-Musician Brown,
4. Clarionet Bolo-Romance in
F. (Transcription by W
G. Bentley)
Mr W. G. BENTLEY, A.R.C.M.
B. Grand National Fantaxis... 11. Hatley, God save the Queen. Beste ($2 and $1). ray ba Booked at Mesars. W. ROBINSON & Co.'s our and after THURSDAY, 16th Instan
Proceeds to be devoted to Lecal Charities. Hongkong, December 23, 1507.
Auctions.
2445
⚫GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 360.
HE following Particulars and Condi-
Tons of SALE of CROWN LAND by
of
PUBLIC AUCTION, to be hold on the Spot, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th day Docentor, 1897, at 3 pm., are published" tor general information!
By Command,
2506
J. B. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 11th D.cember, 1897. Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on. WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of December, 1897, at 3.p.m., by Order of His Excel. Joney the Governor, of Ono Lot of Crown Land at North Point, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 999
YORTA.
Particuliers of the Lot
Berry Locality.
No.
Inland
Boundary
men15.
.. E
(St. | IL | XL
5t,
Lot
North:
No. 1,452
uins, Lo
4,500
Intimations.
Annual Ren
Upser, Price.
Je 67%
Tear CL-For protecting Wood from White-Ants, dampneze, &c., ds.
Agents for Chine and Japan,
BARRETTO & Us.
2197
HONGRONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
HERE will be a SPOON COMPETI. TRON on MONDAY, the 27 INSTANT, commencing at 2.30 p.m.
RANGES: 800 and 300 Yards. Entrance, 30 Cents.
A. CHAPMAN,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong. Documbs: 22, 1897.
2615
FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR DINNER PARTIES.
?
SMALL QUANTITY OF GUARANTEED
HIGH CLASS
WHITE, ROSE AND RED SPARKLING BUG GUNDIES, WHITE AND RED 1885 BULGUNDIEN and CHAMPAGNE
at Prices beyond Competition, Try a sample and we are sure you will favour us with an Order.
L. M. ALTARES & Co., Under McBETA, SHAL & CU'S OFFICES Entrance through the Lane on the left of Mesore. KELLY & WAzsH, LIMITED.) Hongkong December 16, 187..
I E N
TING, Burgaon Dentist,
2448
No. 10, D'Aville Street,
TERMS VERY MODERATE.
· Donsoltation Free. Hongkong. Apaři 6, 1895.
THE
at his valek Rooms, Buddell Stroot,--
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
TOYS.
CLEARED.
Yamaguchi Maru, fez Kobe.
DEPARTURES. December 28. Pungchors. for Canton
N.B.-Delivery can be taken directly Holme, for Cauten.
after the bale.
TERMS: A Customary.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 23, 1697.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
TH
Dagmar, for Canton. Triumph, for Pakhol Tordenskjold, for Hoary.
под New York. Drumeitan, for Caur, for Bangkok. 2619 Esmeralda, for Manila.
Laos, for Shanghai, Radnorshire, for
Nogasaki Frejr, fur Holbow. Krim, for Hongay. Poseidon, for Kobe.
Noɔ. 601.
THE following Particularsand, Conditions of SALE of CROWN LAND by PUBLIO AUCTION,. to be held on the Spot, THURSDAY, the 3th day of Decem er, 1897, at 3 p.m., ere published for general information.
By Command,
2818
1. STEWART LOCKHART, Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 11th D.cember, 1897. Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on TRGRAY, the 90th day of December, 1897, at 3 p.m., by Order of His Facel lency the Governor, uf One Lut of Crown Land st Wanchi, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a tora of 999 Years.
Particulars the
کرد
Boundary
#
Regist
Measur inenta.
Iity
X,
B.
F ጹ
ÉQUITABLE
LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES,
Assets ...
JANUARY 15, 1897,
Reserve Fund (4 Standard) and all other Liabilities... Surplus, 4%... Outstanding Aseurance
£16,151,239
36,145,160
+
29,016,078
£190,546,264 £26,602,934
IFE ASSURANCE is now within every
New Assurance
written, 1896...
THE HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL's roach at a cost which, in the
TRAMWAYS COMPANY,
LIMITED.
TOTICE is boroby given that the Thir
result, 11 I no Claim Árison, is either nominal or scoording to the class of poltoy, yields a rotorn equal to the best of sale investments, For full explanation and Wustratioïs
Nordinary Gomeral EdtbTING tond date of plato
of the SBAKEHOLDERS of the above COMPANY will be held at the REGISTERED OFFICES of the COMPANY, #8 and 40, Quecu's Road Central, an FRIDAY, the
Slat
day
of D.pember, at Noon, for the porposs of
recaving the Report of the General Mana
gera, together with a Statement of Accounta
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Agents.
Hongkong. Bangkong, August 5, 1897.
1646
for the year ending 30th Novomber, 1897. Today's Advertisements.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Cam-
pany will ho CLOSED from the 25th to
31st Instant, both days inclusive.
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
Gmeral Managers. Hongkong, December 20, 1897,
POSTAGE STAMP
2400
EXHIBITION during the CHRISTMAS SEASON. Commencing TO-DAY (MONDAY), 20th December, 1897.
The attention of Collectors and others is
spacial y directed to the EXHIBITION OF POSTAGE STAMPS of all Kinds, at the Stall of Masura GRAÇA & Co.,. BONOKOSE HOTEL LORRIBOR,
RARE COLONIAL, FOREIGN AND QHINA PROVISIONAL POSTAGE STAMPS is used and unused condition.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DAS MESSAUERIAS
· MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS,
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, EGYPT, MARSEILLES,
MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVE, BORDEAUX :
4550
PORTS OF BEAZIL & RIVER PLATE.
N WEDNESDAY, the 6th January. 1899, at Noon, the Company's Steatr ship &ALAZIA. Capt. PAUL, "with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for MARSEILLES This Steamer connects at COLOMBO tho a. a. Polynésien, which vessel with the 2407 takes on her Passengers and Mails, leaving that Port on the 16th January, 1898, direct taSUEZ, PORTRAID and MARSEILLE
XMAS 1807 NOVELTY. Cheap Philatelic Packofe containing a varied Assortment of Postage Stampe for OKRISTMAS PRESENTS. Hongkong, D camber 20; 1807.
WELL WORTH
A CALL!
Fise DISPLAY OF
-
via DOMBAY,
Wan- ft. $1. 封
chai
Eart
Annual
ontents int
Pent,
Opnet Prine-
Island
of No.
Lot
Police
1,461 Station)
80
50 1,730, 81; 748
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUL
The Co.'s steamship
Hailoong. Captain Hata, will be Se despatched for the above Pórts on SUNDAY, the 26th Instant, at Daylight,
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, December 23, 1897, 2617
FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,
The Steamship
Yayoyama Mary,
Capt. Forzosarua, will be despatched for the above Ports at Noon, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILE & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, Descaber 23, 1897,
2521
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Ue.'s Steamship
Myrmidon, Captain Konsox, will be Na Aldenpatched as above on TUESDAY, the 4th January,
For Freight, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, December 29, 1897. 2156
Not Responsible for Debts.
Neither the Captain the Agents, nor Coners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Oreso of the following Fessels, during their stay i Hongkong Harbouri-
DROMELTAN, British 4-masted barque, Captain Wm. Smith. Carlowitz & Co.
JAMES DRUMMOND, American ship, Capt. Jas. F. Skewes. Master.
NEW YORK, American ship, Captain
Cargo and Specie will be registarod for Thorass Fealiody,-Shewan, Tones & Co.
at wel 'sa. for Maraoilies, and so ST. CATTERING, American barque, Capt. dapted in transit through Marseilles for the James Butten-Muster.
HIGH GLASS JEWELLERY Shipping Orde
Places of Europe.
́ ́SUITABLE FORT
Noon
be granted till
Cargo will be
on board unif]-4] NEW YEAR & CHRISTMAS PRESENTS... Specie and Porcels until 3 pm, on
Comprising:-
"the 4th January. (Parcels are not to be Latest Novelties in expensive Bno cut on board; they must be left at the
Agency's Office). RAS, CHATELAINES &o, &c.
Contents and value of Packages are ro- quired.
For farther particals, apply at the Company's Office.
G. D■ CHAMPEAUX, Agent
Tqmounted Precions Songs of avory danioription, selected, and eto order.
CHRONOMETERS, CHRONOGRAPHS, Repent we and Pain WaTOM en la "groky, variety.
FSIORS MODERATE
LEVY HERMANOS,
Hongkorn, Pesurakes 14, 1807.
Rudren leads 23 LK
AIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Dosamber 23.
Jason, British steam, 1,356, H. Owen, Amoy Dec. 21, General,-BUTTERFIELD & [SWIRE.
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Per Jason, from Amay, 250 Chinese, Por Lijun Maru, from Seattle, 24 Chi- neke,
Per Nainyong, from Singapore, 557 Car
дево
DETARTED.
Per Can'on, from Hongkong: for Pesang, Mr R. O. N. Anderson; for London. Mr R. E Dilindusfer. From Shanghai: for London, Mr E. Reyonlin
Per Luos from Hongkong; for Shang- bai, Mr and Mrs Remust end child, Mia
Meggra A. Sanger,
Marangoni, Thos. Inglis, A. Middleton, 1. A. Houston and servant, Gu Mr Loong and G. Dalls; for Kobe, Sang; for Yokohama, Mers A. Fuzier, F. B. S'Jacob. F. Ribcife, and 2 Chine. For Shaugh: from Marseilles. Messrs Ch. from Poirson, Braheim, and 1 umah: Port Said, Mr and Mrs Homowitch from Sagon, Mel kigollot, and 5 Chin: For Kube: from Singapore, 6 Japanese and 2 Japanese women. Par Yokohama: from Marauilies Masts R. Sulz, Thevanot, Damolard. Desingetanpo Chanelios, Q. Yintoras, F. Kawai, B. and J. Bay, Mr and Mrs Who-lock, and Miss Wheelock from Singapore, MesstäJ. Ford and Schiff-
maan."
Pur Dawi, for Haiphong, Messrs Hayet, Meyesonnier, Mra d'Abbailie, Mr and Mi Guerrier, 2 lndian as d 6 Chinose,
SHIPPING REPORTS,
The British elosser Jason reports: Freeb
to moderate winds,
MEMOS FOR TO-MÜRNOW Shipping. Daylight.-Ellona loaves for 'burg &. Noon-Suisang leaves for Straits and
Calcatta.
3 p.m.-Kingsing loaves for Shanghai, 4p.m. Nogami Maru karus for Bail 4 p.m.- Tokiu Maru Joaven for Australian
Ports.
Auctions.
-
BIRTH.
Thursday, Ducxuana 23, 1897.
|*** *Brack Bishop's' Chem Column-will On the 16th Nov., at Yuen-ming-yuen, he found on the fifth page.
New Brighton, Cheshire, the Wife of JAMES HARVIE, of a Daughter.
MARRIAGE.
Ma and Mrs Pryer collected £120 while xt"
On the 20th Dea, at H.B.M.'s Consulate, home for the Sandakan Church Building Amoy, and afterwards at the Union fund. Church, by the Rev. W. McGregor, MA,
the DAY. JOHNSTEELE B.A of the EU the twenty-seven test matches played lish Presbyterian Mission, Swator, to
ELIZABETH, Daughter of B. B. Turaboll, in Australia England has won 18, Australis Amynt, Raas-shiro,
12, and two bare boen drawn.
12 Austion of a largo Aasartment-The publication of this issue commenced Tax Penang Gazetta is featful of the intro.
of Toys, at Mr. Goo. F. Lammerta.
General Memoranda.
Saturday, (Christmas Day) Dec. 26—
Local Bins elpao.) Insurance Offices close. Kowloon Customé d-use. Transfer Books of The Borgkong Bigh- Level Tramway Company, Limited. elsed from this use to Slat Instant
both days inclusive, Goods por Chingo undelivered after this
date subject to mak SUNDAY, December 26:-
loods per Radnorshizo undollyerud after
this date subject to rent. Mornay, (Boxing Day) December 27-
Lugal Banks elese.
Insurapes Officer close.
2.33 p.r.-Spoon Gemper tion Practice of the Hongkong Refl› Ass-cuation.
6 p.m.-Mucing of Zatisad Lodge
Et par Poseidon undelivered after this
date subject to rent. TUESDAY, December 28 --
Noon, Meeting of H, M.'s Justices of tho Peace in the Justices' Room. WEDKERDAY, December 29,1--
3p-auction of Crown Land at North
Polot Gouds par Prins Heinrich undelivered
after this date subject to rent.
THURSDAY, December 30-
3 p.m.-Auction of Crown Laud at Wan- hay (outh-East of No. 3 Foliou Station).
Exchange
HOYGRONG, December 23, 1897.
Ou Lendon-
Bank, Wire,
On demand,
•
30 days' sight,
11
Credita, 4
Documentary,
On Paris-
4 months" sight,
"
-1/113
1/11
...
1/11 ...1/11
4 months sight, 20
On domend,...
**
Credits, 4 months' sight,....
On Berlin-Demand....
On New York-
On demand,
静
Credite, 60 days" sigáty.—
On Bombay-
Од
demand,
On Calcutta-m
On
On
a Singapore...
On demand,...
On MiniA
On Shanghai..
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2.40
... 2013
1.99
... 473
--484
160
181
150)
ara 201
... par.
On demand.
On demand,
564
7-
+19
10 days' night, (private paper) ... 74) Un Yokohama
On demand,
3%
$52,50
10,04
Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per taal)... Sorereigns (Bank's buying rate) Allvar (por ot
THE
26.5d
The British steamer Nanjing reports: HONGKONG DISPENSARY
Sir gapore to teele foft Bank, moderate N.N.Ely winds and fine, clear weather; therea to prt, very strong monecon and hevy aqualle, with high winfused sea.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:--
For BANGKOK,→→
Par Mongkut, al 0.30 a.m., on Friday,
the 24th (ecember.
Por Choie Fa, tam., on Sunday, the
20th December
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & GAL-
CUTTA.—
Per Suisang, at 11.30 a.m., on Friday,
the 24th December,
For SHANGHAI,-
Fer Kingsing, at 2.10 p.m., on Friday,
the 24th December.
has again recoived FREE Surres of
WHOLESOME' CONFECTIONERY
AND
DELICIOUS SWEETS
Of the Bronest QUALITY and PozITY...
All Varictios of
For
SHANGHAI, CHEMÜLPO, SHI- MONOSEKI & KOBE.—
CADBURY'S SPECIAL CREMES
at 5.46 jam.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, LEGENDER 23, 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL
(BUPPLIED THROUGH BRUTER.)
(TWARD BOUND-Deuteros, Dot 22 Siping (1), Maines, Nov. 2; Tain, Purian, D; Christina, Norman, 19
Titia, 20; Gleesh. Diomed, Senta,
Benlari, Pingale
3 Argyll
30;
•DUG.
*
."
duction of plague into Penang from. India. This was prior to the arrival of the Thames,
PRECAUTIONS" have been adopted in Co. lombo to prarent, the introduction of cholera from South India, where it is now provalent,
Le Courrier de Saigon published a special issue on the 15th inst. giving full details of the fêtes held in Saigon, botween th and 12th inst., in honour of 'The Empror
of Anna and the King of Cambodia. Yard, Chaze Amphitrite, Deike
Rickmers, Orwell, St. Ronald, 7 Nestor, A VERT amusing story is published in the Tantalus; Atako, 10 Gizela, Shanghai native papers at Shanghai to the effect that Sunikt, 14 Glengarry, Ouinto, 17; it is the Kaiser himself who is coming out Ningdom, Frensen, Maria Rickmers, Promethens, St. Niniun, 21.
to China, disguised as his brother Prince
nam f
HOMEWARD BOUND-Energia, Langships, Henry, in command of the German Squa
Morres, Nov. 20i Sunzim Lâu, Khi Socotra, 26; Macduff, Ceres, 30; Cale donien, Glenariney, Dec. 7; Gerda, Can me, 10'; Vecuma, 14; Oceanien, 17.
Marls.
The P. & 0..60's. 4. Themes with thin En LINIY MAIL of the 20th Nov., loft Singapore on Monday, the 20th Doc,
at 10a.m., and may be expected here
We hear that the military authorities pro. poso to erect the new Military Prison on the piece of ground between Murray Bar. racks and the Tram Station, facing St. John's Cathedral. We would have thought this an undesirable site, but one thing may
ou or about Saturday, the 25th Dec., be said in its favour--Its tenants will not at shout 6 p.m.
# This Packet brings disturb the worshippers across the rpad.
replies to letters despatched from Honkong on
on 21st Oct.
A high wall would, of course, surround the
The P. M. Co.'s.. City of Rio de Janeiro, building.
with the AMERICAN MAIL of 27th
left Yokohama on Sunday, the Os the Naval Ground at Happy Valloy to- Nov., 19th Dec., and may be expected here morrow afternoon there will be played a on or about Monday, the 27th Dec.
The O. & U. s. s. Gaelic, with stils do. football match between HM.S. Alacrity left San Francisco for this port via and Kowloon (2nd team). The Kowloon Tokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagyteain will be :-goal, Channet; backs, Old-
soki and Shangani, on the 7th Dec.
The P. M. a. 3. City of Peking, with maile Jay and Sayer half-backa, McCorqudale, &c., left San Foncises for this port Moore, Musselburgh; forwards, Buch- via Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, -Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 18th) waldy, Swanston, Button, Moller and
Winch. Kick-off at & p.m.
Dec
Steamers. Expected. The O. S. S. Co.'e str. Polyphemus, from Liverpool, left Singapore on the aftor- noon of 17th Dec., and may be or pectold hero on or about Thursday, the 23rd Dec. The N. G. I. . a. Letimbre left Singapore for this port on the 17th Dec, and is dao here on or about the 24th Dec.
The 8. 8. Arration Apear, from Calerits,
Singapore, for this port sa aftore.com of 17th Dev.
loft.
The a. 5.
the
a. s. Lyderhorn, from New York, left Singapuro on the 17th Doc. for Hongkong, and is due here on or
the 26th About the Dec.
Br
The P. & O. Co.'s s. s. Ceylon left Singa
pore for this port on the 18th Deo. at B... The N. P. Coss. Columbia has arrived at Yokohama and sails for Kobe and Hongkong on the 23rd Dec. The N. P. Co.'s, s. Alugut has arrived as Yokohama and sails on the 16th Dee, for Robe and Hongkong. Tho N. P. Co.'s s. a. Pelican left Tacoma for Japat anul Hongkong on the 12th
The C. N. Co.'s str. Chungha, from Australian ports, left Port Darwin on the 15th Dos., and may be expected here on or about Sunday, the 26th
Der.
The C. M. Co.'s str. Pingste, from Sean sea and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 4th Dec, and raay be consider cd duo at Singapors en or About the £3rd Do
The
arrived somewhat unexpectedly at Singa H.M.S. Mohawk, Commander Freeman,
pore on the 13th inet, via Colombo, on her - way to the Australian station. The Afohanok is a third-class steel cruiser of 1770 tone, with a speed of 16.5 knots. She was beilt
Messra Thomson and Co. of Gissgow, in 1886. Her armament consists of six Bin, guns, eight 3-pdr, quick-firers and twe machine gune; and she carries a crew of 172 man. Commander Freeman was once in command of H.M.S. Fedpole on this station.
The annual sale on behalf of the Wesleyan Girls Boarding School, Canton, took place on Monday. Deasibis 90, of the henays of Mrs Drew, Shamoen, Mrs Drew kindy gave up hor house for the sale and carried out all the arrangements. The remitt. of...... the sole was very satisfactory. The friends of this school will be glad to know that, ain. though it is increasing in numbers, owing to the growth of self-help the demands upon their generosity deczuzen rather than noresso from year to year. This is as it ought to be in all auch institutions.
The two junka On Hop Shun sad Yi Luen 1. L. s. 8. Deike Fickeners, from Ant- Hing, which were pirated in the Canton werp and Hamburg, passed the Canal
on the 7th Dec, and may be comiRiver on 18th December, returned-to-the- dored due at Singapore on the 29th harbour last night, and according to the Det.
The N. P. Co.'s s. s. Tucoma sailed from reports of the masters the outrage had Tacoma, for Japan and Hongkong, on boon very carefully planned. The two the 20th Dec.
junks in tow of the steam-launch Ku Shun
Latest Adviccaa-
left Hongkong on the 17th insty, the junke The N. Y. K. &. a. Idoms Maru loft carrying between them' 165 passengers sed Kobe, via Moji, for this port on the a valuable carge for Samahan. The junks 22nd Dec., at noon, and is expest loft Capesizun, after obtaining their clear od to arrive here on the 28th Doc. The O. P. R. Co. 8. 5. Empress of Chino, Lanos papera, about 6.30 p.m., and shortly arrived at Kobe at 11 am, on the afterwards picked up seven well-dressed 22nd Dec., and exiled again at 10 p.m. for Nagasaki.:
passengers, three going on board the Yi Luer Hing and four or the On Hop Shun, Tas delivery of the French Mall was The juuks arrived off Chek-wan, near
Per Sagami Maru, at 3.30 pm, on Fri PATED'ABRICOT, JORDAN ALMONDS begun at 5.55 p.m. last night.
day, the 24th December.
For THURSDAY ISLAND, TOWNS-
VILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE. - ·
Per Tokio Maru, at 3.30 p.m., on Friday,
the 24th December.
For MANILA.
PRALINES.
›ÞESSERT CHOCOLATES,
For Pectas, at 4.30 p.m., on Friday, the NOUGAT, FRUIT JELLIES,
24th December
For KOBE
Par Toya Maru, at 9'a.m., on Saturday,
the 25th December. Per Nanyo Murt, at 9 a., on Satur
day, the 26th December. For SWATOW, AMOY & TAMBUL
For Hukbong at 9 a.m., cụ Saturday,
the 25th December,
For WOOHOW.-
Per Lezor, at 9a.m., on Saturday, the
28th December,
Quotations
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FRENON
CONFECTIONERY AND CONSERVES
in Large Assoṛiment
from the LEADING PARIIAN Hotses.
Bocs Tigris forts, about midnight," "and were unable to proced further until four- On arrival of the steamer Australian from 'clock next morning, owing to the shallow. Hongkong at Sydney on the 28th No. ness of the water and the strong wind the Customs officials haunted the vessel to blowing. At four o'clock the anchors were make their usual search. Several suspiraised, and the voyage was commenced up cious-looking shelvas were discovered, and the river. All went well until about two upon these being removed they were found o'clock, when a body of about twenty men, to contain a quantity of cigars and tobacco arced with revolvers, who had come on These the ofloor promptly confiscated.
board the junks as passengers at Hong. charging their firearms "The seven, Chi, kong alarmed the passengers by dis
On the night of the 21st inst., a large number of Chinese gentlemen nesembled
at the residence of the Rev. Mr Bannisterse who boarded the junks at Capsuimus
to liston to.a looturo by Mr F. Browne, Government Analyst, on the X Rays
divested themselves of their long silk
gowns, and directed a search of the passons.
The lecture was on interesting one, and at ger for money and jewellery. The pirates * had conscaled their weapons in dried kily
zed by a number of the pirates, and leaves and roast port. The launch was
the clone a cordial vote of thanks was awarded the losturer on the motion of Li Han-chang, soconded by Mr Choy Yak- shan
after the other man had searched all the passengers and the junks, they co the LAST night, an exhibition of the pro-tackle of the junks and steamed away in jestoscopu was given by Professor More the launch. The robbers decamped with covich in the rooms of the Institution of money and valuables to the amount of CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Engineers and Shipbuilders. There was a $10,000. After the crews of the junks had.
CARDS.
A very choice solee ion fem the best
Bourcer.
Al of tasteful and novel designe
emall attendance. Mr W. G. Winterburn, repaired the tackle, nail was made for Bam Vice President, presided. The names of Chan, where they arrived without further machines for showing the animated patres adventure. The matter was reported to appear to be intumerable, and the pro- the Sun On Magistrate. On the 21st tha jectoscope appears to be a combination of junk met sail for Hongkong, arriving safely the kinetes, with an improved electric last nights projector. The entertainment was TOTY VESZTES AF N Dock!—At Zsulmon much enjoyed, some of the best platu.1.G.MS. Moere, L.M.B. Linhet, shown being the fan and umbrella dances, Bin, Tortor. blacksmithe at work, and ecvecal boxing
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED. bouts. A series of pictures of Japanem
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
ESTABLISH RD 4.IA. 1841.
*
Hauskens, December 9, 1807
Minband geerntet
Commopolitan.--West York, femră Tos
sosuery were also thrown upon the screen. - bey,
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