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BIJOU. THNÀTRI, RECLAMATION GROUND, WEST POINT.
Dalisation.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Fauls
4vintr.
Date of Living.
At the Bposial Request and under the D'ARC'S MARIONETTES, Bremen & Forts of Gall Saihan (6) Norddeutscher Lloyd Mar 1 atam.
Patronage of
The Haxoxoxo JOCKEY CLUB, THE HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMA- TIC CLUB
Will Givo an Extra Performances of the Puntoilmo THE YELLOW DWARF
ON
SATURDAY, 26th February, 1899, at 8.90 p.m.
Dress Circle ... Stall.
Pit...
B3. 89. $1.
Half-price to Soldiers, Sailors and Folice In Uniform to the Pit.
The Ticket Olas is Opened from 10 to 4 pm. daily,
Isto Trams to the l'esk.
H. C. NICOLLE,
Acting Manager.
Hongkong, February 20, 1899.
Intimations.
NOTICE,
316
T is hereby Notified that the Endersign.
ed Trading in Sweut-ments and Confec tianory under the Style of SUN SHING LOONG) No. 3 SA ON LANE, WEST POINT, Hongkong, have been tarrying on the Establishment from the Thirteenth your of Kwong Sil, to the First of January of the 25th your, whon, desir
LAST NIGHTS) LAST NIGHTS{} Desplia the Present Continuous Enormous and Sensational Success. PACKED AUDIENCES NIGHTLY.
The Management regret to announce the
LAST BIX NIGHTS
of this Exceptionally Brilliant and Enor mously Buccessful Company owing to previous arrangements | consoquont ly the Beason Corninates positivaly
SATURDAY EVENING, 25th Instant.
TO-NIGHT,
(MONDAY), 20th February,
The Greatest Burlesque of the Century, The Salvation Army on Parade.'
PRICE AS USUAL. OVERTURE at 9 sharp. PLAN AT RUBENSON'S. Hongkong, February 20, 1899,
TO LET.
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Australian Ports....... Chingtu (e)y Australian Ports Auria (6) Haven, H'borg/B'cans Barbla (1) som Harre, 'barp/B1mas Bilería (4) .................
F'burg A men Suvia()
men Wittenberg B'bury/B'mon Nürnberg (0)....... Iloilo... Dagmar (0) London & Parts of Oxir Claromandel (1). London,.Ports of Uall Grak ()......... London, v. Buas Cans, Dardanti (1). Landon, Suez Canal Glong y London, v. Susa Canal Glenesk (1), quo
Manilow u Yuonyang (... Manii.blngtu (a).. Marilisa Saigon... Toskin (8).
Butterfold & Swire. Feb; Bi, at noon. Gibb, Livingston & Co. Feb. 24 at 4 p.m.
Cerlowite & Co About Mar. 10. Carlowitz & Co About March 18. Carlowits & Co... About March 20 Carlowits & ConquAbout March 90.. Darlowits & Co About April 8 Go B Stoy Bus & Curb gà, d ylight, P. & O, B. N. Marol 4, at noon. Holliday Wise & Co.. About Mar 1. Butterbeld & Bwire Kehuary 24. Jardins, Mathesond About Mur. 1.
Fok 22, 21 11 4.0. Butterbeid & Swire.. Fuh, 24. at Noon. Suogki ng (4)..........Buttarfeld & Sire.b. 29, at 8 pm,
Menageries Maritime Fh. 25, at noon.
9. at p.m.
Mapmakilas & Ipadon, Hitachi Maru (Q...Nippon Yasen Kaish. Feb. 21
NwYork..Buerdan Sikh (4)
Now York, v. SuezCon l'Moyans () New York.
Portland,
T
San Diego r.
lambis (
Dodwell & Co., Ltd Shawan, Tomas & Cu About Mar. 20. Jarlow & Co
About end of Feb, Dodwell & U, Lmited Ap il 18, at noon.
Wholeyba
About March
Iam (literfield & Swire...) ab at Mar. 18.
8an Franian King (9)-219-||
B. Francisco, Y. Japa
Margaret......Shewan, To
Tome &
Diria tex
Frio (6) 0,0.8.9.0...
Quick despatch. Wab. 20, daylight.
8. Francisco, T. Japa Oity of Rio de J'eito (6) Pacife Mail 8. 8. C. Mar. 14, at noon.
Shanghai...
485 S. Franolaos, v. Jap ON (2) Siemaren & Co Feb. 23: at p..
Maru () Toyo Klon Kaisha.... M. 4, at noon. {)
don Feb. 91, at Noon.
at
FFICES, ROOMS, and SHOPS
BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, opposite to
the CITY HAI.
Apply to
TAM HO, 0% AR CHEE & Co..
Furniture Btore. Hongkong, February 20, 1809.
Shanghai,
'bai,N'ki, K'bé&Y'ma Oceanilen ()
Swatow, Amoy & Taal Hailong ()......... Taco (Wash.), &c... Tacoma (1) .....
Kwangal (8)...ame Kvetyang (8) Sueria (1)..... Vancouver (B.Q.). Emprem 1 Japan
.
Tientsia Tulatan
Menasgories Maritime About Feb, 26, Douglas Laprak & Co. Feb. 21, daylight, Dodwall&Co., Limited Feb. 9, at Boon. Butterfeld & Swire Fab. 91, at
I-EL. Butterfold & Swire.. February 25. Siomaten & Co... About Feb. 23, (wanndian Fhe K O Mar 18 v poơn.
47 To-day's Advertisements Disen, Tacoma Jan. 18, and Koba Feb. 3,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
REQUIRED.
Tacoma American str., 1.889, Andrew
General.-Douwni & Co., Lş.
Kanguri, Chinese str., 779, 8. Borntson, Swatow February 19, Sugar, Genom-
FOR SWATOW, AMUY & TAMSUL BOARD and RESIDENCE in English CHINESE,"
Ing to Establish themselves elsewhere, theyTHE Company's Steamship have now discontinued the Business, Belling
HAILOONG,
the whole Congern including EFFECTS, Captain Roanox, will be despatobed for FURNITURE GOODWILL, to TSC the above Ports, on TUESDAY, the CHIUTING (AKA of the NG21at Iuntant, at Daylight.
HOP TONG (14). The Tran suction was completely,eltested on this the ' fifth day of the first Mean.
The new carallishment will be gondasted by the now Partners, and as there have bein no jonni effected by the damned the anderas or failure of the now establishment
will by as meanstadas thom. The above Is distinctly published to prevent futuro complications.
TRUNG PC.
1.
WATCHUNG SING.
M
377
Hongking, February 14, 1899,
TT
NOTION.
la heroby Notland that the Banks and Acomate of the Business of the PIECE Ooops Exor YEE WO14, No. 43, Jenyois Scheer, from the 22nd year to the | and of the 24th year of Kwoya Bil, have been Balanood And Settled during which time HO ONU KWAI TONO
(###) and HQ KWAI TAK TONG (****), or the Vader signed had in the Congera Fire THOUSAND DOLLARS Worth of SHARES The Under- signed desirous of Establishing themselves elsewhere have Sold their respective BuAREs, including their Portions of the Furniture Asses and Labilities of the Said
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIR & O.,
General Munagara. Hongkong, February 20), 1809,
FOR SHANGHAI,
HAINAN,
THE Steamshing
407
Captain CLAVESES, will be despatched for the slovo Port, on TUESDAY, the 21st Inst., at Noon,
For Freight, apply to
BIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, February 20, 1899, CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
· LIMITED.
FOR TAKOW. THE Company's Steamship
Speaking Family for a Single Gan- MAN GENTLEMAN; PEAK Preferred.
Apply to N.D.',
Care of CHINA MAIL' OFFIOR, Hongkong, February. 80, 1899.. 494
NAVY CONTRACT 1899-1900.
CNEALD TENDERE, IN DUPLICATE, Will
STORE OFFICER, H: M. VICTUALLING be troaived by the VICTUALLING Yau, until Noon on THURSDAY, the 2nd Proximo, for the Undermentioned Ar- tiolos-
BISCOIT,
482 | SONT BREAD, FLOUR, FRAL BERF.
KWANGSI, Captain HARRIS, will be despatched as shove TO MORROW, the 21st Instant, at 3 p.in.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,, Agents. Hongkong, February 20, 1805. -
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE
FOR MANILA,
Company's Steamship
SUNGKIANG,
411
Captain Doup, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 23rd Instast,
Establish out to HOP SHING TONG All Accents relating to Loans, Securities, Bills, Etc.. have beant 3 p.m. Battled by Mutual Agreement. The Success or Failure of the sail YICE WO SHOP will not concern, the resigning Partion, HO
CHU KWAI TONG (河詳桂堂) and HO KWAI TAK TONO ( BE (E The above is Puntasued to prevent
futuro complications.
31
I
RAISING, Rich,
MILK CONDENSED, SUGAR, FROETABLES, FINE MILK, AND POTATOES, BENNET HA29.
Printed. Forms of Tenders and further particulars are be obtained at the VICTUAL LING STORE Orrick's Office.
The right to reject the lowest or any Tendors reserved,
|Hongkong Victualling Yard,
20th February, 1899.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE
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Daewongse, British steamer, 1,007, R, Curtis, Anghin Feb. 13, General,-YVEN Far Horo
Sunghiang, British stoamor, 994, C, B. N. Dodd, Manila Feb. 17, Conoral-B TENTIELD & SWIDE.
Patartos, German str., 1.678, T, Dealer, Balgon Feb. 1, Bios-SY & 0.
Chuan, German str., 094, W, Wendt, Sourabaya Feb. 6. Sugar and Peppor SIEMEEN & Co.
Svevia, German steamer, 1,000, Forvi, Hamburg and Singapore Feb, 14, General,.
SIMSEY & Co.
DEPARTURES. February 18..
| Maluya, for Port Arthur,
February 19:
Tugrahan, far Saigon.
Loua for Bengkok.
Turchins, for Saigon.
Thules, for Swator.
japuras publicajón, of thịu lasse communzed | Irelandzes Assowilan Talajowa will be
6.15 pon
found on Page B
MLAKON, TOR TOMORROW Bkipping. Daylight.-Refsong, laayaa lop Bwatów. #pop,-Hainan Isavan for Shapghal, 8 p.m.Kung lanyen for Takow,
Anctions, 11 a.m. —Auction of Orown Land at Mung | ***
Kok Trul
Meeting
1
11a.m.--Mooting of Shareholdere of the Humphreys Estate and Finance Co. Litd., at the Registered Ofoen of the Company
Miscellanoons.
$1,45m--Insurance Offiace sloze. 11.49 6.m.--Local Banks close. Geoda per Caledonian unclaimed after
Noun, this date, subject to rent.
General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, February 12-
11 am.Auction of Crown Land at Mao- dennell Road, (between Kennedy and Burren Rond)
8 p.m.-Meeting of Victoria Chapter. Goods per Malayo undelivered after this
dats subject to rent.
FRIDAY,
February 24
Goods per
-
Mayune undelivered after this date subject to rent. SATURDAY, Fat-ruary 25:-
8.30 p.m.--Performance of the A. D. 0. Pantomima, at City Hall Theatre. MONDAY. Febrery 27:
Noan-Meeting of Shareltolders of the Hongkong & Wham os Donk Co., I., at the Company's Offices, No. 14 Praya Central.
Transfer Books of Chins Fire Insuranos Company Limited, closed from this dato bo 13th March, both days in olusive. OLOST WEDNESDAY, March 1:-
Nuo-Mooting of Shareholders of the Hongkong Fire Insurance Co, Ltd., at the Company's Odloos, Pedder'e Street.
Exchang*. Hasakora, February 80, 1892,
Oo London-
Bank, Wir
On demand...
"
80 days sight,
4 months alght,
Cradit, 4,
Documentary, 4 months' sight, ...
On Paria
Un demand,
114
***
Credits, 4 months' sight,
On Berlin-Demand,... On New York-
On demand,
60 days' sights
Credits, 60
Th
***
یکھے
9.47
... 9.504
...B.00
Th
478
In 483
... 140 ... 140
148
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On Calcutta→→
On
Wind
на
'
On Singapore-
On demand,
L DONAT
... 140 ix pm.
On
G
PA
11% pm.
On Shanghai.
On demand,****
731
Marthage for Moj and Fortlaud, Or. On Manila- Budo, far Saigon.
Alie, for Shanghai.
Chinking, for Bangkok.
Chene F, for Swatow.
February 20.
430
Kaifong, for Shanghai.
Loongagon, for Cantun.
Kulgo for Shanghal. Lia, for Shangbud.
Skinhere, for Nagasaki sul San Diego,
CLEARED,
Siam, for Swatow Ta'agami Maru, for Maji. Apenrede, for Haiphong." Nanyong, fer Amoy, Ulysses, for Shanghai.
HE Ordinary Half-Yourly MEETING et SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Hotel on TUESDAY, the 14th March, 1899, at Noon, for the purpose of Receiving a Statement of Ac bez, 1998, with the Report of the Dires counts of the Company to the 31st Decam-P. Lars, and to discuss any matters that may b compotently brought before the Mast-
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com pany will be CLOSED from the 1st to the 14th March, 1899, both days inclusiva
By Order of the Beard,
For Freight or Pausage, apply to
ing. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, February 20, 1800, 49
FOR SHANGHAI,
LOUNGMOON,
THE Steamship
HO FUI CHUN (A) of the Captain Ser-LZ, will be despatched for the
Ser Loose Prucs Goops 8HOP.
HO OHU KWAI TONG,
堂裡何
And
HO KWAI TAK TONG.
桂何
409
Hongkong, February 17, 1899.
NOTICE.
Love Port on FRIDAY, the 24th Instant, 240 & p.m.
This Steamor as superior Accommoda-
tion for First and Second Class Passengers,
For Freight or Pasiago, apply to
STEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, February 20, 1899
425
| FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.
THE Steamship MOTUNE,
THE Undersigned boga to Notify that the Captain COXKADI, will be despatched for ORIGINAL SHAREHOLDER of the PIECE the above Port on or about the 20th March. Goous Suor YEE WO; No. 43, JERVOIS STELET were HO KWAI TAK TONG, HO CHU KWAI TONG, WONG TAT HING, WONG SIK CHUNG, LAM CHE
UN TONG, LAM TAI SING TONG. FUNG SZ MEE TONG, FUNG PO SHIN TONG, LO YEE YEE TONG. Oring to the intention of Ratablishing themselves alsewhere the HO KWAITAK TONG, and HO CRU KWAI TONG, hare Trans ferred their Snares, ie, their
their portion of the Furniture, kasets and Liabilities of the
gaid Establishment, to HOY SHING
TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE 3. 8. LIV.
Captain Jacos, miling about 16th April.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents.
429 Hongkong, February 20, 1899. CALIFORNIA AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
A. MOONEY,
Secretary Hongkong, February 20, 1809. 431 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
FOR SHANGHAL NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, THE Co.'s Steamship
OCEANIEN,
Captain SCHMITZ, will be despatched ou or about SUNDAY, the 26th Instant. For Freight or Passinge, apply to
G. DE CHAMPEAÜX,
Agent. Hongkong. February 20, 1839.
FOR ILOILO. THE Steamship
THE
DAGMAR
Germaniu, fur Saigon,
U. 6. Klee, for Bangkok.
ibren, for Uoihow.
PASSENGDIS.
ARRIVED,
Per Lungnoon, from Shanghai, Mesara
F, Heiser, O, Bertoglio, and 60 Chinoso.
30 daya' aight, (private paper)... 74 On Yokohama-
On demand,
81% pm. Gold Leaf, 100 Gao, (per-taol).................854.00 Bovereigns (Bank's buying rato) ...810.13 Silver (per o.).
...274d.
*
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED.
Per Hailong, From Swatow, 72 Chinese. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
Per Ulysses, from Singapore, 18 Chinese.
For Intan, iron Pathoi, 77 Chinese
Per Tucoma, from Tapons, &c, Mias McGriff, Mrs Prantch, Capt. Gaunt, Mir Marshall, and 18 Chinese.
Per Kungpak, from Swatow, 27 Chinese. Por Sunghiang, from Manil, 28 Euro- pesns and 43 Chineso
DEPARTED.
Por Monmouthshire, for Kuba, Misses Wallace and Fennett; for Portland (Or.); Messrs Mueller and L. 2. De Haven.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The Japanees steamer Kommuru Maru
ESTABLISHED 1841.
SCOTCH
WHISKY.
Pros,
A.—THORNE'S ELEND, White
Capsulo
e
......810.80
reports: Rough weather, with rain, and B.-WATSON'S GLENORCHY
-fronh N.E. monsoon.
The German steuner Loungmoon reporta : Strong N. o N. W. winds, with overeast and rainy weather,
The British stesizer Heleny reports:
132 Mixderate Ely winds and following son,
will leave on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passaga, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co., Agents.
.
436
main.
MELLOW BLEND, Blue
Capsule, with Name and
Trade Mark...
dull, cloudy weather, with occasional heavy Steamers in Swatow: Chuysing, Nanyang, wid Kingpak, (ull flying blue | C.-WATION'S ABERLOUR- peter.)
The Eritish steamer Ulysser reports: Moderute and fine until 18th Feb,, strong N.N.E winds, much rain.
The British steamer Tacoma rsporta: Fine weather crossing the Pacific; strong winds on the Coast.
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10.80
GLENLIVET, Lord Cap
sulo, with name and Trade
Mark
...
12.00
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1809.-
LOCAL AND GENERAL STEATERS PASSED SUBA CANALA (SULFLIMO TABOUGE REUTER.) UUTWARD BOUND: Wennington,
Dec. 88 Glengle, Boynton, 80 Jan, $3 Benalder dyrus, Motus, 101 | Divi
Tas football match, Hongkong 7. Gat HW.P., arranged for bosiny, was postponi.. ed owing to the bad weather,
A BAIE of Work will be held in the Bastar Misaton Bohool-Room, Fairies, an Tusaday. the 28th Pali, from 10 to 8 s'alook.
Tærre vor 106 European and 18,838 Ohle - Hall, bene visitors to the City Hall Mosduro dur
with ing the week ending 18th Febr Nerila, 68 in San
Halabing,
C: Ordanian Wettestery, B1 Stedman, M.D., to be Bergson-Captain in
the Hongkong Volunteer Corps is gruented,
Huron, 18: Kaiser, 20; NU, 94 Cus. The promotion of Burgean Lisut, 3. 0. ion,
Indrewalls, Prometheus, drape, Heb. 31 Finwire, Polyphemu, Has
Siberta, 71 Glenfary, Nurnburg, Pyrrhus, Alphinstone, Tien- ian, 24 p HOMEWARD BOUND-Melbourne, 10; Cey
17.
THE death rate last month was, for the British and Foreign community, oleil popu
lon, Hana, 13; Glenartney, Braemar, ation, 20.1. and for the Chinese community Kontgberg, 201 Ernest Simons, Sumatra, 14.9. Margus Barquehem, Priam, 27; Prins Heinrich, 31 Heidelberg, Feb. 5: Sala zle, Bumbero, 10 Japan, Asturia,
Mogul, 17.
-Must
The T. K. K. a. 2. Nippon Maru, with mails &o., loft Bau Franelsoo for this port via Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Ses, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 25th Jan,
The P. M. B. 8. Cu... City of Bio de Jan iro, with alls &c, loft Ban Francisen for this port on the Bud Feb., vis Honolulu, Yokobsms, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai. The C. P. R. Co., s. Tortar loft Van
for Hongkong di- couver on 1st rect, and is expected to arrive here pa 26th Feb. The U. &0. Oo, a R. P. Coptic, with meile
&o left Ban Franelsso for this part, via Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sen, Robe. Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 11th Feb,
Steamers Expected. The Chelydra, from Calcutta and Straftz, lalt Sloganors for this port on the Lich lang, no Answorn and The steamer London
loft Singapore on the 18th this. far
The
&
port
Om Maru left Thurs
day Island, vin
win Manils for this for
on the 19th
19th Feb., and be expected .10
arrive here on the 28th Feb
Corst-General R. Wildman is in receipt
of a telegram from General Citie at Mantis, informing him that the Port of Hello, in nów opon, and vessels may now be cleared. for that port at this Consulata,
Tize oficial totals of American killed and Wounded in the fighting in the Philippined up till noon of 19th Fotroary ware S officers and 64 inen killed; 19 officers and 245 men wounded, mil 2 mon missing.
THE Post Office will be closed at noon on
and Thursday, the 2nd lust. Letter for the Tuesday, the 21st, Wodnesday, the 22nd,
Pask may be prated up to 11.30 for Hongkong and Rawlogs up to noon each day. The night box will be kupt open,
an appointment of Mr Screamie Smith, to be Pullpe Magistaste, and of Ommandep Hastingă to be dating Petnzatos Gonárik 201
are gatotted. The Honi A. M, Thomson continues in the noting appelutment of Cor lonial Teasurer and Collector of Stop Revenue.
The N. Y. E, Tamigicht Manifefe AORNeraz meeting of the mambert of the
Rebo
obo, via Moj, for this port on the Chinese Chab was held as Queen's College
Toby
·18th and in expected to arrive here about the 23rd Feb TheN, Y. K. a. Kang Afam left a
gaki for this port on the 17th Feb, and is expected to arrive here on the 21st Feb. The N. P. Co.'s . B. Lennon sailed from Portland, Or, for Japan and Hong. bang on the 4th Feb. The 0.0... Do, stommer
King left San Diegs on Thursday, Fob., for Hongkong, via Tokchains, Kobo and Shabgkai.
----
Be
Latest Advices, The N. G. I. . . Bormida left Singapore for this port on the 18th Feb., and in due here on or about the 34th Feb. The s. a. Lightning, from Calcutta, loft Singapore for this port on the after. noon of Feb. 18. The M. M, Co.'s t. 5. Oœunten, with the
FRENCH MAIL, left Singapore on Bun-1 day, the 19th Feb., at 2p.m, for this port via Saigon. The O. P. R. Co.'s B. e. Empress of India arrived at Nagasaki at 8 am, on Monday morning, the 20th Feb, and leaves at 8 p.m. of same day for Kobe, whore she is due to arrive at midnight on Tuesday, the 21st Feb.
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on 14th January. We have "ressivad a printed copy of the minutes of the prossed. ings. Up to date of the report the Hat of members contained 147 naman. The sam of $1,070 had been received as entraños fesu. The rules are modelled on thom of the
Hongkong Club. The following were elected Committee, the names being arranged alphabetically-Messrs. Chan A Fook, Chau Kai-ming, Chan Wiesen, Chow Kaze wing, Fung Wa-chan, Ho Fook, Ho Tang, Li Pak, Lo Tat, Kuk King-fo, Mok Man- cheung, Ng Kwak-shang, The Tean-tal, and Wang Hol-pang.
On Saturday afternoon, the troops of the gamison mans engaged in trytkami sadruline at the Feat. H. E. Sir Honry A. Blazs and a large number of civilians journeyed to the Peak to witnem the operations. Tops were stationed at ile Peak to resist the supposed attack of a foros-known to have landed on the south shore and marsh.
The sillt ex C. F. R. air. Empress of Chi a ing on the ridge by the Pokfulam valley or arrived at New York on the 18th Feb. Aberdeen Magazine Gap valley, or both. The C, P. R. Codis, 8. Empress of Japan The defending forges consisted of the Peak
arrived at Shanghai at 6 pm, on Sa
turday
the 18th Feb., and left again section of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, rein at 3.30 pm on Sunday, the 19th forced by the Hongkong Volunteers and a Feb., for Hongkong, where she is due to arrive at hop, on Wednesday, the 22nd Feb. The N. P. Co.'s & 8. Glenogle sailed from Tecoma, for Japau and Hongkong on the 17th Feb
company of the Hongkong Regiment, under the command of Major Morris, R.W.F. The attacking forces comprised the remain. ing companies of the Fusiliers and the Hongkong Regiment, under the commune of Lieut. Col. Retallick, H.K. On the enamy being observed.advancing up the hillside, a zaurderous fre was poured on the invaders by the Artillery and infantry. At half past Eve o'clock the 'cense fito' was
THE results of the Volunteer whooting competition at Repulse Bay on China New Year's Day bave been issued. The Right Section, commanded by Battery Sergeant Major Duncan, receive 210 points the Centre Section, commanded by Lieutenant sounded, and the troops marched back to
Victoria by different routes, M. W. Slade, 204 points; and the Left Section, commanded by Tentenant DTH US. Navy at Manila has been re- Macdonald, 113 points. In the Maxim Inforced by the addition of the light-draught Gun competition, Sergeant J. Under gunbost Helenz (Captain T. Swinburne), wood's detachment scored 14 points, 1 of 1,808 toon displacement, and 1,988 horse Corporal Jupp'e detachment 212 points, power. She left Boston on November 3. and Sergeant G. P. Lowmert's detachment and called st several places on the way to Manila, her last port of call being Singapore, 204 points.
which she left on Febuary 13, after having On Saturday evening H. E. and Lady Blake cold and repaired certain defects. Tho attended at the performance of the D'Ar Helena relieves the Raleigh on this station. Marionettas at their Bijuu Theatre, West The fall ship's complement consists of 178 Point. The innagement had put on men and 10 officers, and she carries eight. specially interesting programme for the 4in. guns and four six-pounders, with occasion, and notwithstanding the unpropie few smaller gris. The Helens was in tious character of the weather's large audi Europe when the recent bostilities broke ence witnessed the performance. The Go out between America and Smin, being vernment House party remained till the then on her way to protect Americap inter- 14.40 finish of the programme. Some lite in este in Chitis, and, fact, she was built specie convenienco was occasioned by the darapally at Nexport two years ago, for river work WATSON'S VERY OLD ness of the floor, but the management have in Chica. Shortly before way was declar-
LIQUEUR
made arrangements to have the interior of ed, the gunboat was ordered back to Key SCOTCH
the building thoroughly dry. To-night Wert, and was subsequently despatched to WHISKY, Gold Capsule... 1500 there will a change of programme, in which Cula pil engaged in blockade work, one of a burlesque entitled, The Salvation Army her principal duties being to protect the THORNE'S BLEND and WATSON'Son Parade' will be introduced. Next transports landing troops at Santiago. She GLENOECHY are high class Soda Whis.Thursday, a miniature representation of the had one or two tough encounters with the Flysses, British steamer, 2,981, R. S. For BANGKOK-
For P. O. C. Kao, ata., on Tuesday kios, of greater age than most brands in The last performance in Hongkong will in destroying a number of small Spanish Spanish-American war will be performed. enemy,sad at Mazanillo was instrumental THE Stormhip Belgian King will be Brown, Liverpool Jan. 4, and Singapore the 218t Foruary.
despatched for SAN DIEGO, Kia Feb, 13, General -BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. NAGASAKI, KOBE INLAND SEA,
Chiyo Maru, Japanese steamez, 1,052 For SHANGHAI YOKOHAMAarıð HONOLULU, on WED- DAY, the 18th March.
T. Irint, Moj Fol. 13, Gath TopWELL & Co., LD.
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
RAILROAD Co.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG TO SAN DIEGO, VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN
AND HONOLULU.
SHIPPING.
The British steamer Dewtonyse reporta: From Port to lat. 18" N., and long, 111" | D.—WATSON'S H.K D., BLEND
E., wo had light variable winds and fine weather; and from thence to part, frosti N.Ely wind overcast, and misty min from Gap Rock to harbour, wo had fresh breeze, high as and thick heavy rain.
The British seamer Sangkiang report: Konaura Mar, Inpanese str. 1,4CS, K. Moderate to fesh N.E. and I'ly winds H. Shirin, Boji Feb. 13, at 8 pm., Coal.and heavy N.Eswell, overcast and showery -DUDWELL & Co., LD,
ARRIVALS.
February 18,
TONG.
A conference was led by the ATCHESON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE Hongkong, February 20, 1899, Shareholders balancing the accounts ren- dered from the Ping Shan year to the end of the Mo Shut year.
and Capitul interest have all been completed and cal culated, and the resigning parties RO CHU KWAITONG and HO KWAI TAK TONG, have Receipted what was Due them on the day of the treating. The same name YFE be used as hitherto, and the fu- will not affect the resigning ture prospects parties. Since the day of transfer and tot tlement the YEE WO will not be Re sponsible for any debts contracted by either of the resigning parties. The above is pur- posely Prated to aotify the Public. HOP SHING TONG. WONG TAT HING AND OTHERS. Hongkong, February 17, 1899.
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NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTIE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP TACOMA, FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, FORO "HAMA, KOBE, MOJI AND SHANGHAI
THE above Stozujer having arrived, Con- signees of Cargo are bereby requested ko send in their Bill of Lading for counter signature, and take imaodiato delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landol und stored at Con- sigavos' risk and expones,
DUDWELL & 06., LIMITED,
-Agents..
Hongkong, February 29, 18:9.
Taking Cargo and Pessengers to JAPAN PORTS ATK HONOLULU, The UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CEN- TRAL and SOUTH AMERICA, Etc.
S.S. Belgian King 3,379 Tons... About 16th March.
S. S. Carmarthenshire...3,670 Tone).About 31st March.
S.S. Carlisle City...3,002 Tuns.........About 15th April,
Lovagnon, Carman steamer, 1,245, F. SIMMEN & CO Sebula, Shanghai February 16, General-
February 19.
weather.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close-
Per Tutegami fara, at 9am., on Tuea
day, the 2st February.
Hadoong, British steamer, 783, A. J.For MOJI.. Robson, Swatow February 18, General.- DOCULAS STEAMSHIP Co.
Through Bills of Lading issued to any point in
in the United States,
Kagoshima Maru, Japanese str., 2,710, Cargo will be received on hand until R. Nanoma, Yokohama Feb. 7, General.- p.m. the day previous to Sailing. Pavel NIPPON YISEN KALFA Packages will be revived at the Office until
Hiting, French steamer, 705, Jonson,
the same time.All Parcels should be Haiphong Feb. 10, and Hoihow 18, Gen- marked to address in full. Value of same era. R. MARTY. ised.
Sachem, Aroericad barqne, 1,227, Schults, Invoices, to accompany Cargo destined to Points beyond SanDisgo Now York October 16, Kerosine Oil should be sent to the Company's Ofoe, STANDARD OIL CO addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Diego.
For further information as to Freight or Passago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents HONGKONG, CHINA & JAPAN, 420|| Hongkong, February 20, 1899,
Hailan, French steaner, 377, Bast, Fakhoi Fab. lu, Goncial--A. R. MARTY.
Anifung, British str., from Canton. Wingsang, British str., from Canton,
February 20,
Hainan, German str., from Cinton, Kalgan, British str, from Canton.
1
Per Ulysset, at? 8.1 on Tuesday, the
21st Februży
For Hainan, a 11 a.m., on Tuesday,
the $1st Foruary.
Per Anping, at La.m, on Tuesday, the
let Februry,
Per Wingsang, 12 a.m., on Tuesday,
the 21st Febuary.
For SAIGON. --
For Fedo Mare 11 a.m., on Tuesday,
the 21st Publary. For SHANGHAI CHINEIANG.
Per Kiangpall am, on Tuesday,
the 21st Febuary. For TAKOW
Por Kangse, at a.m., on Tuesday,
the 21st Febriy
For MOJL KOBE YOKOHAMA &
SAN FRANCIED.m
Per Ettrickdade, Ba.m., on Tuesday,
OF THE PINEST SCOTCH
MALT WHISKIES, Vio-
Jet Capsule ...
E.
the Market.
ABERLOUR-GLENLIVET is very old
take place on Saturday next.
gunboats without being hit once, Tupas, on the south coast of Cuba, the BEINSEAD & Allison Pianos, the very beet Helens reduced the fortifications but na Peat Whisky, (smoky) and could not′ now | valne.--Robinzon Piano Co,
they were immediately rebuilt, she had to
do her work over again;;;
At
be replaced in stock at the price.. -
Dis well known for its ting Davour......
Eis of esporb quality and pronounced
MR HIG
by leading local connoisseurs to be the best brand in the Hongkong Market,
A. 8. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
"THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
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