Page
To-day's Advertisaments.
THEATRE
ROYAL
CITY HALL, HONGKONG. Under the Direction of MeltoвENT BROUGH, Reprozsutative Mr. HAMILTON,
TBE
BROUGH COMEDY CO. TO-NIGHT, (MONDAY) & TUESDAY, 14th and 15th March, -Commencing,at 9 pan.
*THE SOLICITOR,'
"THE SOLICITOR,"
*THE SOLICITOR." An Original Fareica Comedy, by
J. H. DAKLEY,
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY,
16th and 17th March,
The Case of Rebellious Susan 'The Case of Rebellious Susau.' The Case of Rebellious Susan. By ifEVEY ARTEER JONES,
FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
18th and Ben Blarch,
NIOBE,
NTUBE,
NIO BE.
A Mythological Farcical Comedy, by H. & E. PAULTON.
PRICES OF ADMUNION -
DRESS CIRCLE And i
STALLS
URCHESTRA STALLS
PIT
+
$3.00.
Dulination.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Fessels.
Australian Ports...... Tolnat (6). Australian Porta....... Talysan (8)................ Bremen & Porta of Call Bayern (5)
London
denta.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Date of Leaving.
Butterfeld & Swire... March 19,
Butterfold & Swire....... Mar. 16, al 0 p.m. Butterfield & Swire... Mar. 29, at 8 p.. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Mar. 30, at 0 6.0. Kobe and Yokobams. Yamaguchi Maru (a)..... Nippou Yosen K sisha, Mar. 18, at 4 p.m. Kobé and Yokohama.. Kanagawa Mara (4) ..... Nippon Yusau Kuisha Mar. 33, st 4 p.m. London, v. Buez Unna Patronlus (2).................... London............................... dapat (8)............** London.
Socotra (5) Borneo (8) Loudon & Porta of Gai Bangal (...)....... London,v. Ports of Cai (0epack (s).. Manila via Amny...... Esmeralda (8) Maneilles v. caigu‹ Oceanien (a), M'sellles, London, &c. Tosa Maro (5) Nagunaki, Koha Y abilla (8).. Nagasaki, Kobéd Y'rue Yamazbiro Maru (1) NewYork,y,SuezCanal Banaldér (8)........................ NewYork Portland, ezCans Gaz (3))****
&c. Braemar (s)..
Oregon,
3. Francisco, 7. Japa Venus (3).......... 3 Brangio. v. Japa City of Rio de J'ein Sau San Francisco.........
Wast York Obusan (8)
Shanghai Leewoon (8)............... Shanghai and Koba.Gisels (4)
S'hai, N'ki, K'b6&Y's Manila (6)........ S'pore A worp'burg Crefeld (6)
pure, Havre &H'
I'burz Jaros ()
Idzumi Maru
(s)
P. & D... N. Co... About Mar. 10. P. & O, S, N. Q..............About April 2. P. & O. & N. Go..... About April 6. P. & O. 8. N, Co. Mar. 10, at noon, Holliday, Wise & Co.. About Mar. 24.
Tames & de Mar. 15, at 5p. m. Maritimes Mar, 26, at 100
at noon. Yuson Kaisha. Mar. 18, at 4 p.m. F. & V. 3. N. Go..... Mar. 20, daylight. Nippou Yusen Kaisha. Mar. 28, &: 4 p.m. Showan, Tumes & Co.About. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. Mach April 5. Dodwell, Carlitt & O. Mar. 15, af boo D. & C. S. 8. U.....
Mat. 16:
16, at noon. Pacibo Mail 8, 8. O. Mar 23, daylight.. Shewan, Toms
Tomos & Co Quick despatch. P. & 0. S. N. Do...... About Mar. .18. stomsen & Co...Mar. 15, at 4 p.m. Sander, Wie
Wieler &
Co...Mar. 19, dayligter.
P. & G. 8. N. 0...... About Mar. 19. Norddeutscher Lloyd Mae, 15 at 10a.m. Sismeren & About Mar. 30,
Nippon
Kuisha Mar. 22, at quo.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
per l'he publication of this ice commanecd | THELT were 220 European and 2,480 Chi. nase visitors to the City Hall Masoum during the week ending 19th March.
The strike of coolics at the Tanjong Pagar Dock, Singapore, was still in force on the 7th inst.
The American steamer City of Rio do at 6.20 p.m. Janeiro reports: Have had good" weather most of the voyage ; from Shanghai, overs cart. Passage from Ban^Frano'soù, 28 days, 16 hours, and 56 mina, Passage from | Shangh 1, 57 hours and 23 wise.
The British steamer Haitan reports: | Strong N.E monsoon and considerable sou throughout voyage. Steamer in Amoy : Yaesung, Stramers in swaton: Kengwai and Gle falloch.
The China Mail.
BOKOKUNG, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1898.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
H.E. the Gaverner of the Straits Settle ments is to leave Singapore on holiday on
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1895.
Ir la notified-m the Gonell that the Queen's exequatur haa beyni jeword en- powering Mr Kisaburo Uyone to act na Consultor Japan at Hongkong.
Ir is notified in the Casette that awolve months' leave of absence has been granted to Lieut. F. Maitland, Hongkong Volun teer Corps, from the 17th March.
The British steamer Tian reports: STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL, the 27th inst. Ho is coming on to Hong-Tax Appropriation, Ordinance for 2898 and"
Moderately, fine weather throughout.
The British steamer Bengenue reports: Strong N.E. monsoon and confused nos ali the way.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close →→
For SWATOW & BANGKOK.-
Per Machew, at 8.30a.m., on Tuesday,
the 15th March.
For SINGAPORE & COLOMBO...
Per Croftid, at 9.3) a.m., on Tuesday,
the 15th March.
For MOJI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, BONO-
LULU & PORTLAND, OR.- Per Eraemar, at H.30 s. m., on Tuesday,
the 16th March.
Fur SAIGON →→
Per Taiwan Maru, et 11.30 a.m., on
Tuesday, the loth March.
S'poro, Calbo & Bayrami teu (.)... Jedine, Mathuwan&C. March 16, al-noon-For HCHHOW & FAKEUL,
3'tor, Amoy & F'chowaitan (8)..
Douglas Lapraik & Co. Mar 16, at daylight. Sydney & Melbourne. Tokio Mara (8)....... Nippon Ynsen Kaisha. April 1, at 4 p.10, Tacoma (Wash.), ... Columbia (8)......... Dodwell, Carli & Co ¡April 6, at noon. Tako
¡Wuku (5)..
Butterhald & Swire... Mar. 16, a noon, Vannonser (8.0.7. & Empress of Japan (s.Canadian Pño 16. Go Mar. 16, at noon, Wladivostock v. N'ki Sugami Maru (6)....... Nippoa Yusua Kaisha. Mar. 18, at 4 p.m.
8:00 To-day's Advertisements.
... $4.00,
Soprans and SAILORA in UNIFORMalf Price to Pit only.
Doors Open 8.15; Curtain 9.
Box PLAN now Open at The ROBINSON
PIANO O, Warehouse,
A late Tram for the Peak will leave each
Evening fifteen minutes after the termins.
lion of the performance,
Hongkong, March 14, 1898.
[Copy]
HOW CLAIMS ARE PAID,
ŏ43
26, Weighton-road, Anerley,
12th March, 1898, To the EQUITABLE LIFU AFAURANCE SOCIETY of the UNITED STATE, LONDON. Dear Sira,
Having this day presentad ak your Office the papers in conuration with my late father's life policy, and forthwith received payment of my claim for £5743.1.10, I have great pleasure in testifying herobs to the promptitudo of your settlement.
Yours very truly.
(Sd.) L. J. VERGARA.
The EQUITABLE has now opavé branch office in Lunplung,” at- which information can be hivi.
a
all
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
540
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, ANT- WERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, The Ca's Steamship
Brefeld,
Captains
O. VOS BARDELE VOLLSTARD GRAY Ben, will be despatched 鰓 sbove TO-MORROW MORNING,
(TUESDAY), the 16th Extant, at 10 a.m.,
instead of as previously notified.
MELCUERS & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, March 14, 1898
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE
AND HAMBURG,
480
(Taking Cargo at through rates 10 ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTER DAM, LISBON, OPORTU, LONDON, LIVERPOOL AND BREMEN.)
The Steamship
Ceres,
26 GaptainTH. FOERCH, Will enterbe despatched for the above Ports on or about tho S0th Instant.
Far Freight, apply to
STEMSSEN & 0.
Agenta.
Hongkong, March 14, 1898.
645
THE OBINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA VIA' AMOY.
The Co.'s Steamship
Esmeralda,
Captain TATIRE. will be
despatched for the shove
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
IN BANKRUPTØY.-
Receiving Order,
No. 3 or 1898.
R. WAI WAI NAM, lately carrying on Business at Nos. 126, 128 and 180, Second Street, Victoria, HongkoOK, trading under the style of I. LUNG
YO. Receiving Order dated 24th February 1898,
Petition dated 7th February, 1898.
Notice of First General Meeting of Creditors.
No. 3 or 1898.
March 13.
City of Fio de Janeiro, American steamer, 4,09, Wm. Ward, San Francisco Feb. 12 | via Honolulu 20, Yokohama March 6, Kabe 17, Nagusuhi #, and Shanghai 11, Maila and
General.-P. M. S. 8. Co.
1 Huitars, Batik str., 1, 183, J. S. Roach, Foochon March 10, Amoy 11, and Swator 12, General-DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO,
Decina, German steamer, 965, P. Laosun, Saigua Mirch 7, Rico.-Siemsyzn & Co. -
Tanar, British str., 1,459, Gec. Ramsay, Kobe March 7, General,-Buttered & SWIEK.
Frar, Danish steamor, 395, C. Funder, Paktoi and Hobo March 12, toneral.- AR-M
Progress, German afr., 687. P. Brandt, Saigen March 8, Rice and General. SIEMSSEN & Os.
March 14.
Lycemzon, Gorman atr., from Cantin. Iremeth us, British steamer, 3,526, Goo.
FIELD & WINE,
R WAI WAI NAM, lately carrying on Kony, Amy March 12, Gonoral,-BUTTER
Businoan as above.
ȚARIDAY, tho 18th day of March, 1898,
FRIDAY, 'clock at Noon, precisaly, bar
best fixed for the First General Musting of Creditors in the abuve Matter, to be held at tho Ocial Boceiver's Office, Land Offics, Queen's Road Central, Victoria sforensic.
No
Creditor can vote unless he previous I proves his debt,
Ernest Simons, French steamer, 2,162, Jourdan, Marseilles Feb. 13, and Gaignú March-11. Maila and General. Mes SADERIES MARITIMES.
. H. Smith-Derrien, Swatow March 13, Alacrity, British despatch-vessel, 1,700,
Handy, British to pede boat destroyer, 200, Alxander Gillespie, Swatow March 13, Benvenue, British atemer, 1,409, J. D.
Lavinowran & Cn.
Forms of Proof and Proxy cap be o3-Sarchet, Saigon March 9, Rice.--GIB,
tained at the Official Receiver's Office during Othoo heure.
At The First General Meeting the Uradi- ture will be saked to consider whether the Debtors shall be adjudged Bankraptor whether they, she Creditore, will entertain a proposal for Composition or Scheme of Arrangement.
Notice of Public Examinations.
DEPARTURES, March 1% Commopolit, for Kobe. Erute, for Singapure and Hamburg. Sensorlich, for Nagasaki. Nanchang for Tentsin. Mongkut, for Saigon. Baim for Swatom Peshawar, lor Nagasaki
March 14
Sullberg, for Chefoo. Pracat Simons, for Shanghai,
OLEAKED.
Ask, for Beihow.
No. 18 or 1897. ROHEUNG YUNG WAI and TSO OHI KI, lately trading in n parts nerabip as the KWONG WING CHEUNG, at 218, Qapon's Road Contrel, Vieroria, Hongkong, Euto-Keelung Mark, for Saigon, pan Good Merchants.
No. 24 or 1891.
Re The SAM KRE Firm, lately carrying on Business at 259. Qon's Read Castral, Victoria, Hngkong, as a Foreign Goods Shor, and WONG -WING and WONG FUK TIN, Part-
ners of the said Firm,
No. 1 or 1898.
Re TS01 0, lately carrying on Buafnens
at 364, Queen's Road Central, Vic toria, Hongkong, under the Firm of LUN TAI CHEUNG, Trader and Exporter of Goode to California, THURSDAY, the 17th day of March,
1808, at 11 o'clock in the Foranson,
has been fired for the Fablia Examinations of the above named Debtore, at the Supreme Court,
Notice of Application for Dis hargé,
No. 15 or 1888.
Prometheus, for Singapuro aud London, Murthy, for Saion. Hailio for Swatow.
are, for Haibow. Venue, For Nagaraki and San Francisco, Paul Rickaners, far Sinpapyre.
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Per City of Riold: Janeiro, from San Franciun, Lient, B. . Scott, U.S. N.
(SEPPLIED THROUGH REITER.)
kong.
OUTWARD BOUND:-Devonshire, January A NAVAL and military rife meeting will be Fossation of Tenements and Premises of the Urdinance to facilitate the Recovery of
Id; Gisela, 29: Hounslore Fub.
4; Liten, Latona, Yarrowdale, held at Stonecutter's and Kowloon Naval small value have been approved.
11
Bow Castle, kộ |
Inman, ni hai, Te ranges on Friday and Saturday, 18th and
long, Andalusit, Avain 16 0 18;
Jungles, Burchard, 8. Mary
19th March.
Wally, 22;
Taz starp
rerenza last month was $26,251.54, being an increase of $7,210.18
Fizie, Queen Olya, Queen Margret, 25; ** Os the Uch page will be found a long on the amount collected in the correspond. Poseidon, Antenor, Cmdia, St. Andrews,
March 1 Parma, Macey, Ristik,scription of Saturday's football matching month of last year. Frium, Glenturret, Bugby, 40 Tarktet, 8. between Kowloon and the Royal Artillery Tis morning, Vios Admiral Seymour w
HoWRWARD BOUND- Malacon, Feb. also the scores in Saturday's Cricket
8; Myrmidon, Nabe, 11; Saglalien, Match. Realed ribild, Della, 16; Prence, 22; Ceylon, Yarn, Port Adelaide, March 8; Heder, Senta, 11.
Stars,
Tho U. & O. Ce... Chuon with the ENGLISTE MAIL of 18th February, left Singapore on Sunday, the 13th March, at 8am., and may be expected here on or alut Friday, the 18th March. This Packet brings replies to lotters For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.-" despatched from Hongkang on Jr. Per Hattan, at 11.30, on Tuesday. The O. & 0. Co.'ss, & Garlic, with malls,
10th. the 10th March.
Per Frejr, at 11.30 a. m., on Tuesday,
the 16th March.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.-
The Unitof States Mail Packet Venus will
bo despatched on TUESDAY, the Jóth March, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Peru, &o, which will be closed a follow-
10.00 A.M. Registry cassen. 11,00 .. Post Oface closes.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Daylight.—Baitan leaves for Coast Paris. 10.-Crefald loovos for 'burg &c. Nowa Occidental & Oriental Stenmehip- Co.'s Steamer Pau leaves for Shang- hu, Japan and San Francisco. Koon-Braemar leaves for Portland,
(0.), &c.
4 p.m.-Lyeemoon leaves for-8hanghai. 6 p.m.-Esmeralda leaves for Manito.
Amusements.
9 p..Brough Comedy Co. at the City
Hall,
Miscellaneous.
Goods per Bayern padulirerad after this
date zubject to rent.
General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, March 18-
3 p.m-Auction of Leasehold Propery,
at Gap, Victoria Peak.
0
p..--Meeting of Persorerance Lodge.
9 pt-Brough Comedy Co. at the City
Hal'.
Thursday, March 17;
Goods per Gerda undelivered after this
Uject to retis,
Gools per Maria Falerie undelivered
after this dato sukibet to rent. Gooda por Bençoirlich undelivered after
this date subject to rest.
A. S. WATSON & Co.,
LIMITE),
AND MANILA FOR
Mrs J. A. Norris, Mra and Mia F. Wildes, SCLE AGENTS IN HONGKONG, CHINA Mens R. Kofuke, John Holliday, 6.1. Mdera, H. C. Lamotte, J. C. Gardur, Mr and Mrs Gao, W. Banks, Miss Banks, Mes Riuson, Master Ranson, Baron You der Gols, Mre E Iman, and Capt. C. 3. 01 | Wittmona.
Per Hoilan, from Coast Porta, De and
'NESTOR'
Are Covalend and children, Mr and Mrs SANITARY FLUID. Ke up and 2 ebildean, Mrs J. S. Roach and
2 children, and 362 Chloess.
Fer
Freje, from Pakhui, &c., 81 Chinese. Por Prometheus from Amoy, Mr Mic Pherson, sad 1,300 Chinese.
Fur Ernest
raist Simons, for Hongkong: from Colombo, Messrs Ch. Davol, D. R. Mar-
R. WONO IU HING, Intoly orrying shall, B tbelt, Mr and Mrs Ahearn, Mr on Business at No. 61, Babam Franklin, Mise Lillias, Mies L. Meech, Strand, Victoria, Hongkong, a Silk Miss Lia Buros, Messrs Eymonds, Pieve Gode Deuter.
How Shong Chenis Amy and servant, Naidas,
and Rams Rave from Singapore, adjourned tearing of the Bankrupt's Meters A. Fair, S. W. Cartwright, M. O. Application for his Disebarge ta fixed. Samuel, Gates, Gaitskell, Mra H Ports TO MORROW, the 15th Instant, st for THURSDAY, the 17th day of March ist meister, Mr Holliday, Miss Satan and 6 p.m., instead of as previously advertised, at 11 o'clock in the Forenoon, at the
This Steamor has superior Accommoda
governess, Mra Oh. M. Creary, Miss M Suprema Court. tion for Passengers and is fitted with tho
Clark, Mesra Coba, Davies, Potter, and Electrio Light
Max Heller, Mr and Mrs DFuck, 3 obtid ren and 1 goversees, ani 2 Chinese from Saigon, Mr Edwards, Mr Hatias and PT. Mr Lazar bo d'Azy, Miss Ricos, 371 vant, Chinese and 1 Indian. For Shanghai: from Marsoilles, Dr Arthur Stanley. Mears T.
:
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, March 14. 1898.
Dated this 12th day of March, 1898,
518
593
STEAMSHIP ERNEST SIMONS.
COMPAGNIE DES MESBAGERIES MARITIMES,
od that
NOTICE
AND
YONSIGNEES of Carza from London and Havre, ox 8.8. Ymphis.and from Bordiaux ox 8.9. Freddie Aford and connection with Fille de telts, in
Bleamer, are hereby inform- above
their Goods with the excep tion of Opium, Tressure, and Valuables, are being landed and stared at their risk Into the Godowns of the Honchos KOWON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED, at Kloon, whence delivery may he grined immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on is received from the Con- unless intimation is signees before Noot, TO-DAY, the 14th Inst requesting it to be landed Lore.
Landing
kids of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Good remaining cholmimed after MoN. RAY, the 14th March, at Noon, will be
602 to rent and landing charges. All Claims must be sent in to ma on or before MOFDAY, the 14th Maroh, or they will gos he zecogaland.
All Damaged Package will be examined salomar, thias Maroh, p
Flo Fles Insurazge ties hanu ekpatni
G. DE CHAMPRAUX,
4g
BRUCE SHEPHERD,
Oficial Receiver,
FOR SHANGHAI.
Land Office,
Hougkoog.
The Stonehip
Lycencont
will ha campatohed for
the above Port TO-MORROW, the 18th Inet, at 4 p. n.
This Steamer has emporior Accommoda- tion for First and Benand-cias Passenger.
For Frolght or Paisage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, Maroli 14, 1878.
from
fam
t
asy,
DISINFECTANT, GERMICIDE,
ANTISEPTIC
Leive, Rydzowaki, Balsie, Mr do Nally and 2 phildren, Mirs Demaison, Sisters A. Jeanae, Gabrielle, Louise, Aut Vincen, and Maxie, Rev. Cottin, Captain . HEBRARN, Chispstio, and Thennissen, and Major
Reynaud
Colombo, Mr La-Braba from Singapore, Consul and Mrs Joaquis Раха; Saigon, Meats Labruce and Mrs Anachamy, Majan Dairy For N
gaki frogs Сіндарота, Mr Orakoli, from Culenshe, and Me Hyushi, Fos Me and Mie J: Petrico; from Singapore, Mr Kohoma; from 5422
Saigon, Messre
Akita, and Yokobi For Yokohama: from Marseilles, Mesis &. Kosaka, T Katayama, K. Takayams, K. Adachi, S. J. Kerbedz and ohild. "Me Paul May, and ver. raat, Memra Adolphe May, Koohibé, Boghi, Banmaan and child, Fazite, Yetu, and Consel Nicolas Matmine: from Sass, Mea Catherine A. Blood, Mr James Chambers, and Mre Thirdre Rawoth; from Singapore, Mr F. Boubst.
TO LET.
WELLING HOUSES-
BAHAR LODGE, at the PXAK No. 5, ROOR TERRACE, No. 18, HOLLYWOOD ROAD, No. 5, SEYMOUR TERRACE.
No. 16, KNUTSFORD TERRACE,
KOWLOON
COAL GODOWNS in Burn BunBINĖS, COAL GODOWNS, FRAYA HAST.
Apply to
Per Benvenus, from Saigon, 40 Chinaya,
DEPARTED.
luft San Francisco for this port vin Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sus, Kube, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on thá The U. P. R. Co.'s a.. Biguess of thin
22nd Feb. loft Vancouver on Thursday morning the 3rd March, for Hongkong, and usual purta of call. The P., M. Co... City of Peking,
with toils &c., loft San Franciscu for this port via Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 3rd March.
Steamers Expected. The s. 9. Eneryin, from New York, left Singapore on the 6th March, and is
dus here on or about the 12th March. The . S.-8. Co.'s str. Menelans, from
arrived in port, on board the despatch |'veosel-Alacrity,' and was received with the
Ir will interest intending passengers to aut salutes from the warships in the know that steamers conveying Chinese harbour. acrvants or anahs to Singapore are subjects Sir Claude Macdonald is a K.U.M.G. to quarantine the same as though they had Chuese passengers on board.
A NOTIFICATION Apps in the Gazette that on and after the 1st Aprill next the faes
be $38 per annua for classes I. to III. and (payable monthly) at Queen's College will
$24 for classes IV. to VIII.
passed the frat examination for certificates FIFTEEN members of the Police Force of the St. John's Ambulatice Association, and one European and nine Indians obtain- od certificatos for knowledge of Chinese during the year.
(not a K.C.B.), the additional honour o C.B. is unquestionably an habour which takes the form mother of a Distinguakod Service Order, fle deserves it.
of Police's annual report, licences were ACCORDING to the Captain Superintendent
issued during the year for 500 Hongkong
Bay rickalis, 900 private vehicles, 498, rickshas, 60 Kowloon rickabas, 25 Quarry
Hongkong chairs, 24 Hill District chairs, 7 gharries, and 7,164 drivers and bearers.
4
HON. F. H. May, in his annual report, has the following reference to a question which Tuz following paragraph in a San Fran
wo have frequently advocated ➡I barn ciaco exclunge has referendo to recent again during last year advocated the loons- speeches by British Cabinet ministerning of domestic servants. Several families Evidently the typewriter barcau of the were boycotted by their chair coolies during British War Ofice is in good running order the year, because the coolias objected to do
Liverpool, tels Singapore on the 9th a March, and may be expected here on er about Monday, the 14th March.
a reasonable day's work. Coolies who are dismissed for misconduct or dishonesty find re-employment is readily as do well-con
The N. Y. K. s. 6. Yamaguchi Mara Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial
laft Singapore for this port on the and Nethersole Hospitale begs to acknow-ducted and honest men. Under system' afternoon of 8th March, and is ux-ledge with thanks the following donation of licensing and registration such would be pected to arrive here on the 14th March
to the funds of the Hospitala:~
The s. s.
Jeft
1. s. Catherine Apcar, from Calcutta, Singapore for this port on the aftoracon of the 8th March.
The N. G. L. s. s. Bormida loft Singapore
for this port on March 10th, and my
Do
Mared hore on ut skʊut the 16th
Choi Chi Mei
Yeung Tsit Sam
Ko Cheak Sing
impossible.'
.$25.00
10.00 5.00
WE learn that, as the Hon. H. E. Wode
house is still indisposed and unable to un-in dertake the duties of the Colonial Searet
Ar the Magistracy to-day, Sergeant McNab, y, the Heo. Sercombe Smith has been ›
Aberdeen, charged a shopkeeper at Apli- requested to postpone his leave in the
The N. Y. . . . Font Marn left Yokochow, with being in possession of thirty-moantino. It is perhaps a slight hardship
The
dievct for this port on March 11th, and in expected to arrive here on the 17th March,
H
The Bermudu luft Bombay on the 27th
Feb
and may be expected to arrive bere about the 19th March. Austrian Lloyd's. 8. Gista loft Sin- gapore for this port on the afternoon
fich Marek, The E. & A. 8. & Menmuir, from Sydney, A.. left Part Darwin on the 4th March for Timor and this port. Theo and Liverpool, but he
gow
eight pounds of gunpowder, without having of the worthy Colonial Treasurer, but he a licence. The accused was fined $25, with will perhaps console himself for the dissp- the alternative of six weeks' hard labour-pointment by rosson of the Fonour of ac the powder to be confiscated.
ting as Colonial Secretary even for a short period. We trust Mr Wodehouse, wil..
Tus following returns of the average amount have a speedy recovery.
of Bank notes in circulation and of space Tax following peragraph is taken from in roserve is, Hongkong, during the month the New York Herald: The will or Warred, ended 2811 Februan certifint by the.
managers of the respectivo Banks are
on the 17th Feb., and may be consi-published:--- dered doc at Singapore on or about the 10th March.
Bauka. Chartered Bank of India,
Australia, and China.......
Banking Corporation National Bank st China, TA.
Total
The C. M. Co.'s str. Kinbeck, from Glas-
gow and Liverpool, passed the Canal Hongkong and Shanghai. en the th March, and may be consi derod doy at
at Singapore on or about the 24th March. The H. A. L. str. Andoliinia parsed Sues
Canal on the 18th Feb., and may be expected here about the 15th March. The O. S. S. Co.'s Tauer is expected to leave Singapore about Y4th March.
Latest Advices.
Avenge Amount,
$
$,9.328
7,ச10,000
205,000
**
$10,34,509 - $2,205,000
home, Algonac, in Bainville, N. Y, was Epocio in admitted to probate yesterday in Numinarge?
Warren Dolano, J5, of Brick Charch. N 2,000,000, qualified as executor. Warron Delano 8, left a fortane of $2,000,000. After be
queathing annuities of from $100 to $200 cach to several employes and friands, My Delano gives Algoma to his son, Frederick A, Delano of Chicago. The remainder of the estate is distributed equally among the children of the teatator Warren Delano Jr.; Dora Dolano Forbes, Anais Delina Hitch, San Delano Roosevelt, Catharine Delano Collier and Frederick A. Delano. James G. Graham, of Newburg, was ap-
Tax Captain Superintendent's report on the Police Forgo for the past year, states the year was not a healthy ore. The admis. sions to Hospital wors during the past
The N. P. Co.'s s s. Argyll arrived at three years as follows:--
Portland, Or, un the 11th March,
Europeans... Indians....... 233 Chiness...... 113
from Japan.
The N. P. Co.'s s. 8. Mogul has arrived at Yokohama, and sails for Kobe and Hongkong on the 16th March.
Exchange.
HONGZOND, March 14, 1898.
...1/10 1/10 ...1/10 ...1-104 Documentary, 4 months' sight, ...1/108
On London.
Bank, Wire, ..
IN
13
On domand
"
30 days' sight,
4 months sight,
Oredite,
11
AND DEODORISER, On Paris-
NON-POISONOUS,
NON-CORROSIVE,
Оп
A months' sight, On Berlin-Demand... On New York-
On demand, **. Oradite, 60 depa' sight...
---
On
Osloutta
Wiro, On dem
demand, Wire
On
DOES NOT STAIN.On Bombay
OPINION OF A LEADING EXPERT.
NESTOR FLUID is powerful
Disinfestant and Gormicide, and is a
Doodorisor of the highest order.
On domand,
Singapore On demand. On Manila-
1895. 91
1896. 1897.
$0 -100 366
120
325 113
the estate.
Stanley has again become unhealthy, pointed appraiser to determine the value of Yaumati was less healthy, and Aberdonæ { more healthy than in 1805.
Tax Chief and Fin Clay Petty Officer of H.M.S. Immortalle held a smoking can Me G. J. B. King, land bailiff, at the cart, on Saturday evening, at the Spuren's Magistracy to-day, charged a Chinese far Club. The Club was decorated for the sner residing in Chineas territory with occasion with flags E, and appropriate defrauding the British Government of the mottoes hung on the walls. There was a ront of land held by bun at Han Pui Loong large sttezdanes, including Commander The defendant had held the land for some Lombe, Lisstonants, Thorpe, Perry years, and paid no ront for it, but the Ayscough, McClintock, and Lenny, Flest officer was unable to lay hands on him Engineer Griffin, Chaplain Vaudin, Arist- until the other day. Defendant had been ant Paymaster Whillier, and a large Y 44 sub-letting the land for two years at 855 number of midshipmen from the Immorta. yes. Commandor Hastings imposed se. Me W. Meehan presided. A vory fine of $50, with thus alterastive of six enjoyable evening was passed in song and weeks' hard labour.
sentiment, Lieutenant Thorpe's Hell
2.34 ... 2.31 ... 1.68
1973
138
1376
-. 138
J94
On demand,
On Shanghai
On demand
8% Pt.
743
H. GRIFFITHS, Ph.D., F.R.S.E.,
Ou Yokoban-
30 days' sight, (private papaz)
Member of the Chemical Societies
of Paris and St. Petersburg;
Oscan Wilde's sparkling and clever comedyut and we rear like true British Sailors" An Ideal Husband' as repeated by the being taken up with great enthusiasm by 1% pa. Brough Company on Saturday night, tobock was loudly applauded for his render the whole company, Lieutenant Molin. bumper house. Many residenté are of opinion that Mr Brough's personation of ing of McPhusion swore fead, and 7/ Lord Goring was one of the most finished Colour Sergeant Elliott was well revived pieces of acting ever seen in Hongkong ;
in his songs. C. E. RA. Meehan and On demand,
04 pm, and we are inclined to agree with them. Cary. Mate Harmand ware well received, Gold Lent, 100 fine, (per taal)....855.75 It was indeed a treat, and worth coming and E. R. A. Dog, in bis two character Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) ...10 68 Silver (per os.).
...25 d. a long distance to see. Mra Brough's in
and She' sod "I was one of personation of Mrs Cherley was so clever,
the Jays was most amusing, Sergeant that most of the large audience would Sovian's whistling solo, I
Bacteriological and Agricultural Export. Or Saturday morning, a fire, attended by have been pleased to sen her removed in dwelt in Marble. Halis pas
custody for her wicked adventurcs. Miss
visted Commander Luno sponding to the tosst
of No. 2 Graham Street. The ground oor Temple (as Lady Chiltern), and Missed an apology from the Captain, who w
Joss of one life, broke out on the first floor
5 gallon drum...
$10.00
is occupied as a pork and wine shop, and
2
4.25
"
#1
the first and second floors were occupied as
Hardy (as Mabel) were most successful.
1
Piat tina...
**
2.25
0.50
APENTA.!
The role of Sir Robert suits Mr prevented from attending by a family house. The fire is supposed to Plimmer admirably, and he does full to thine with the German: have originated by means of some lighted justice to the part. The old Bart was as petty officer were assiduous joss sticks igniting a wooden partition.amvaing as ever.
We are very pleased ton to their guess, and the The Fire Brigade wore quickly on the scene, that this Company is boing well supported, way a huge success accond floors, about $400 worth of goods have the opportunity of meing huch high Pearl of the Bay Rolinson Plano, as it is but seldora Hongkong residents
and the ûre was limited to the first nud
VERY frie
The best natural Aperient Water bottled being destroyed and 2600 in money lost class acting here. The Bollaboretyeny
The damage is not covered by insurance.rawingly fobby aketch of the exper
Por Brest Simone, from Hongkong: for as Bude Past under the direct supervi. Shanghai, Messrs Boitu, R. Krauss, F. W.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST Heald, A. Schenemson, F. B. Jacob, son of the Royal Hungarian Chemical
Chung Sau Lum Yu Hes, Ho Wing
MENT & AGENCY Co., Lan, Hongkong, March 14, 1858
SHIPPING,
ARUIVIER,
March 19,
547 Yau,
Nanakan, British steamer, 1,8/1, 1. Stovell, Bangkok via Kahal phyby Malsh
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• Bay, Luk Paul Sechas. L. Sobal, A. J. Battle, Institute. 1. Groethur, J. B. d'Aquino,
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Now Wale
All the inmates, except one old woman,ences of a soliciter who takes the place of a A JUROR onte ated the fedge altar the bad esasped from the burning house by abman in London-is billed for themight be didered from Healeres brethren justle
clembering into the next house along the tomndah. This old woman jumped from
and to-morrow night,
· verdict was returned, whether the fact that
And their kupoking him down with a chuir 18
the first floor into the street. She was Vaiana at the Dogra —A KILDREN'S fra tenth those o
Allergo and child, Miss V. O. Gaulhn, 1A, S. WATSON & Co., LIMITER./taken to the hospital, where she died on Kwangles, Martha Batina, Progress, the 200th A TANK
Indian wud & Chinese ; for N Esguaski, kösser é MA. Sagamuna (M., D.), M. E, Filode, El; Tn Breambook, 2 Japannes girls and 1
; Obigeant for Kaba, Mr and Bite Dry Me FB. Arife, and Chipena i for Yokohama,
TER HONGKONG DISPENSARY. ESTABLISHED. A.D. 1843.
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| after adspletinit, from the shotk.
Local Composers, 5 Retno, by Orange, Walda, & Emsi: 1:37. Pros: 1190,-
Preponsis, E.I.G.M. Dautaallahdy 4 divalio propadly