Entertainments. -
By kind permission of the distinguished
1.
Authorities.
ANDREW'S
HALL.
CITY HALL BUILDING. THIS EVENING (THURSDAY), & SATURDAY,
December 28th & 30th, Commencing at 9 pin. XYLOPHONE & KINEMATOGRAPH ENTERTAINMENT.
$2 and $1. ADKUSION,
Miora and Sailors in Unifora Hali
Bycond Sents."
2701 gkung, Decomber 28, 1890,
AN
EVENING CONCERT Will be given
On FRIDAY, December 29, in tlie
BUNGALOW, KOWLOON, (kindly tert for the occasion by the lon. C. P. CRATER, UM,G.) -in-Aid of
THE MISSUS AND KIDS FUND, Under the Patronage of Colonel RETAL Lion and Heers of the Hongkong Begi- ment and the leading Kowloon Residenti.. By kind permission of Lent, Col. Retallick and the lista H.K.K., the excellent Band of the Regiment will play
Elections.
Tickets $1 each. Concert to commenco
at 9 p. Tickets may be obtained from the Mom- bars of the following Conuitton-Revs. C. Bone, and R F. Jumsan, Captain Brown; Mesas, Aitken, Campston, Dunen, Farr, Jack, Longwirth, Main, Mackenzie, Mus kett, Reil Ritchie, Sager, Skurtchley, Smart, Stackwood, Dr. Swan, and Me Wilkes
C. MCD. SMART, Hon. Sary. Hongkong, Dec. 20, 1899,
THEATRE
CITY HALL.
2782
ROYAL.
GRAND BOXING CONTEST.
will be given on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd January, 1900, atk pim. Sharp.
With the kind approval of the Chairman of the Fund this Grand Contest will lo for the Beneft of the Widows and Orphans of the Transvaal War Fund.
Tho String Band will be in attentance. This Grand Contest will be betweets the Royal Navy and the British Army.
Siago Sent
Dress Circle, ** **
Sailors and Soldiers in
and it $1.90.
$3.00. 82.00.
Uniform Stalls
Booking ice, Robinson Piano Co.
E. HORNITZ. Hongkong, Dec. 23, 1899.
THEATRE
CITY HALL:
2773
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned has received instruc tiana to sell by Poniid Acerron, on
FRIDAY,
the 20th December, 1899, at 245 r., No. 9, QUEEN'S GARDENS, PEAK ROAD, (The Residence of G.'0. CON, Esq.) The Wupis oF DA VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, &c.
Cumprising: SILK TAPPERY AND PLUSH COVERED DRAWING ROOM SUITE, TEAK OVERMAN PRIS, CRIFONIER, JAVANESE GALINETS, CAR BLACKWOOD TABLES and STOLE CARPETS, Rucs, and LACE CURTAINS, &.
TEAK SIDEDGARD with Minou, Dres2 Wagoons, DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, O PAINTINGS, FINE ENGRAVINGS, ORNAMENTS, GLASS And CROCKERY WARE, OUTLERY, GAY, Fines, &, &c.
ΤΟΝ
Double and Single Bass MousTED BED. WIEADS TEAK WARDROBE with MIRROR, DUNESSE TOILET TABLE, MARBLE TOP WAISTANIN, FOILET SER CHEST of DRAWERS, CHAIR, TALLES, FENFRES and COAL-SOCTTLES, &o, &c.
1 COOKING BAROE and UressTIA. 1 TENNIS NET and Potes, I Lot WIRE
Abo NETTING.
Destination.
Amoy and Taus
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Fesseler
Australian Faris .... | dirlie (8)..., ka
Holmen (x) Australian Porter Futami Maru (8)....
Taiyuan (3)
Austrian Ports..
Bremen & Ports of CallPrenson (s) Gengs and Marseilles Trogas (8) Haria and Haraburg Ambria (s) Havre and Hamburg. Satula (4)
Wittonborg (s) Haze and Hamburg.. Harro and Hamburg Holsatin (9).... Tondon & Porta of CallParamatta (8) London v. Suez Canal Diomed (3), London v. Suez Caon Autenor (8)
MATU (6)... Futami Manilaren London Cowria (1) Taiyuan (8) Maxilla Marscilles v. Saigon. conien (8) M'alles, ra&burg Silesin (s) Mangilies, London, &e Inaba Maru().. Marseilles, London, &esa Mari (s)
Miles, P'minh,L'don Masnilia (e). BI'lles, Proth I'don Porramam (8) N'enki, Kobe & Y'ma, jitosetta (8) Now York v. Suez Canal Afridi (s). New York Suez Canal miavelli (8)
Oregon. Portland,
....d' bergoldie (9).... New Yorky SnozCanal Amina (6)....... Samang& Surabaya Kansu (9) San Diegos. Japan. Strathgele (a)..... S. Francisco r. Japan Algon (9) 5. Francisch v. Japan. Coptic ()
B. Francisco Japan. Nippon Maru (o).
1 COTTAGE PLANO by Rais (in good Shanghai...ycomoon (s)...
condition).
On view from Thursday, the 2811. Des. Tenis: As Customary, Catalogues will be issued.
GEO. P. LAMMEUT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, Dec. 22, 180),
27+2
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 693.
The following Notice is published.
By Cand
J. H. STEWART LOCKHARF,
Culmin Secretary COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Hongkong, fith Deinbor, 18:10. NOTICE.
On and after the 1st day of Jawunty, 1900, the postage on Parcels posted in the Colony in the United Kingdoms will be, að
follows:-
in weights
......................... 50 cents, Far a parcel not exceeding 19. For a parcel over 3 lbs., but not
Excoding 7 lbs in weight... $1.00. For a parcul ovat 7 Jus.. bat not
exceeding 11 lbs. in weight,... 81.50. Wsc C. H. HASTINGS,
Powmaster General.
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 6th December, 18.
Shanghai
Agents.
Date of Leasing.
Daiglas Lapraik & Co. Duc. 30, at 10.- Qibb, Livingston & Co. Jan; 6, at Nocu Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Deo, 29, at 4 p.m. Butterfick and Swiro. Jan. 15, at noon." Norddeutscher Lloyd. Jan. 10, atson.. Arnhold, Karberge Corout Jan. 17.
Jun. 12 Cartowitz & Cachowitz & Co... About Jan, 22 Carlowitz & Co. About Feb. 5. Carlowitz & Co... About Feb. 10, * ĐC. B. N,for Jai, t họ Butterfield & Swim January 5.
23. Butterfield & Swire... January Järnhold, Karberg&C About Jan. 31.
Nipp n Vusun Kaisha. Dec. 2, at 4 pin. Butterlield & Swizo. Jan 15, at noon. Algasagurica Maritinus Jan. 1, at noun Carlowitz sobk Jan. 31, Nippon Yuson
Dac. 29, at 1000. Nippon Yusen Kaish. January 14. P.&O. S. N. Co... March 31. P&O. 8. N. Ca... April 14. P&O. S. N Co... About Jan. 6. Jardine, Matheson&Co. buat Jan. 18." Dodwell & Co., Ltd January middle. Showan, Tomes Co January 3. Dowell & Clim tu Jun 27, at noon.
Juny 17 Betterfield & Swire....
Butterfield & Streuary 10.*** 0.0 9. 9. Can 20, at noch. Pacific Mail S. S. C. Feb. 14, at noci, Boge Kisen Kaishafen. At min. Siessen & Co.Dec. 29, 4 p P. O., S. N.C...Mout Jan. 0. Norddeutscher Lloyd About Dec. 3 Messagories Maritime About Dec. 31. D. Sassoon, Sons &Co. Dec. 30. at noon, Jardine, Matheson&Cafan 4, at noon. ...Dodwell & Co., Limited Dec. 3), at noon. Mitsai Bussan Kaisles, Jan. 2, daylight, Canadia-P'fie It Co. Jan. 17, at noon.
Valetin (s).
(s) S'lini, N'ki, 'to & Karisrake S'hai, N'ki,K'be.VY'n Salazie (4).... S'pore, Fening &tis Lightning (s); j Spuro, Ponnag&C'ta Kumsing (6) Swati, Amoy & Tsu Tammi Maru (9) Tema (Wash.), & St. Trene (4)... Vancouver (BC), & Empross of China (a)...
To-day's Advertisements
∙Por Berative, for Hauila, Mr Esting. hausen, Mr T. 2. Winder, Mrs Scure, Mro Batten, Mrs Brown, Mira Enocha, Mes In the Matter of ORDINANCE Ne 2 of Cradle, Mrs C. H Marple, Mrs Hallwood, Me W. H. Howe, ir A. E. Castle, Mrs E . 1892,
A Stuart, Mr C 9, Linen, Mr and Mira Nayon, B. L. Wetmugu, Mr Rt. E. Mos A. R. Kerwin and child, Min Smith Humphreys, Mr and Mrs II. Lambert, De Ribt. Locke Mr Aldrige, Mc S. Bisementhal, and 1 Chiueso.
And
SHIPPING REPONTS.
In the Matter of the PETITION of Six JAMES FORTESCUE PLAN NERY, of No. 9, Frenchurch Steck in the City of London, Naval Archi test and Marine Engineer, sind WILLIAM BOYD, of North HousSO Longhenton, in the County of New thumberland, Engineer, for LETThe British steuner Heimen reporter: TERS PATENT for the Exclusive! Fresh NE winds, cloudy and overcast uso within the Colony of Hongkong, ughout, St. in Stow : Buchang, of an invention for fusproved liquid Liening. Near, and Clexion
arrougnants for fuel-supplying Maring Boiler Fanaces, for which Her Majesty' LETTERA PATENT werd on the ith day of July, 1898, gran red to the said Sir JAMES FOR TESCUE FLANNERY, and WIL LIAM BOYD.
TOTICE is hereby given that the Puri-
The British steamor Kicoageing reports Waliu to Leihan, tight Ely winds, dull and overcast iloists to Tornabant, light variable winds with: fog: from thence to port, fresh N.E. wind and rough son.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close-
Per
dan, at 8 a.m., on Friday, the 29th December..
TION, Specification, and Declaration For HOIHOW & PAKILOL- required by the above cited Ordinance have been duly filed in the Office of the Colonial ! · -·
it i is the Secretary of Hongkong, and that
DAY. intention of the said Sir JAMKE FORTESCUK For SINGAPORE, PENANG & BOM.
WILLIAM BOYi, by
Per Formide, at 10.m, on Friday, the FLASNERY, and
DENMAN STEKTITING,
29th December. MATTHEW JOBS
ROYAL.To-day's Advertisements the duly authorised Agunt and Attorney,
GEA will be given on
TRAND ENTERTAINMXT
SATURDAY, the 6th January, 1900,
in the
THEATRE ROYAL,
at p..
Tu Aid of the.....
SOUTH AFRICAN FUND,
Under the tronage of
H. Sir HENRY and Lady BLAKE, "H.E. Major-General-sil Mrs GASCORNE Convuodora and Mrs PoweLL, and all the
THE
Loading Citzens.
THE BOOKING OFFICE at Crey HALL will be OPEN on WEDNESDAY, the 17th December, at 10a.m..
Admission $3, all over the House.
THE ENTERTAINMENT will be repeated on
WEDNESDAY, 10th January. Admission, ; to Dress Circa. 91 to Pit. Soldiers, Sailom, Police and Volun teers in Uniforma, Hali-pics.
Hongkong, December 22, 1899.
2703
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 110.
E following Particulars of SALE, of CROWN LAND by PUBLIC Offices AFCTION, to he held at the
of the Public Works Department, WEDNESDAY, the 3rd day of January, 1200, at 3p.m., are published for goneral in furmation.
By Command,
JH, STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary: COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 16th December, 1899, 2791-
اب
Particulars of the Leiting by Public
Auction Sale, to be held on WEDNE DAY, the 3rd day of January, 1900, at 8 pm at the Uffices of the Paulis Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the
of Ons
New Year's Resolutions.
Hare you kept last year's resolutions by cffecting assur auces for the protection of your families or for your
solves it late years?
YES:
my of you have; but those
who have not should hesitate
no longer to call or write to F: KIENE, the Hongkong Maunger of the
EQUITABLE
for a palley to start the year-
1900 with.
FOR SHANGHAÍ.
THIE Steamship
to apply at the Siling of the Executive Council hereinafter anotioned for LET TERS PATENT for, the Exclusive: nez Within the sail Colony of Hongkong of the above-nained Invention.
As is hereby alergiven thier Sitting of the Executive Council beforo whom the matter of the said Petition will come for decision will be held in the Coun eil Chamber at the Government Offices Vietorin, Hongkong, on MONDAY, tho 8th day of January, 1900, at 11.3.
Dated the 23rd day of December, 1899. MATTHEW J. D. STEPHENS,
Bank Burklings, Hongkong, The Agent and Solicitor for the aid Sir JAME FORTEUSE FLANNELr and
WALIAN BOYD..
2700
SHIPPING
ARRIVAIS December 27.
Cere, Garinan steamer, 75, A. Hansen, Haiphong Dec. 23, General.JBSEN & Co.
*
Tong, French str.. 739, Bastian, Haiphong and Holbow Dec. 26, General. A. K. MARTY.
Kadang, British st., 1,405, R. V. D. Bradley, Tara Dec. 1, Sugar. —JARDINE, MATHEROX & Co.
Becenibor 26.
Tauhu, Chineso str., from Cauton. Lyemen, Geros str., froid Cancun Tientoin, British str., from Canto, Hsinch, Chinese str., from Canton. Heimun, British steamer, 030, A. E Hodgins, Swataw Deccaber 27, General, DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP C
Co British stamer 2,119, Exaus, 2736 Novorossiek Nur 16, and Singapure Dr
21, Bulk Kerosino – Akkнőív, Katzeng & Con
Kompany, Britial str 950, Sulker, Wahu and Chinking Dec. 23, General JARPINE, MATHESON & C
LYEEMOON, Captain G. HEERSIANN, will be despeleliod for the above Pore, TO-MORROW, the 29th Inst., at 4 p.m., instead of as previous ly advertised.
This Steamer has superior Accommoda tion for Wirst and Second-class Passengers
SEEMSSEN & Co. For Freight or Passage, apply to -
9766 Hongkong, December 28, 1893,
Tanari Maru, Japaneso kt 1975, K. Salagius, Amoy and Swatow December 27, General. Marsur BUSSAN KAISTA.
Kots Mari, Japanese steamer, 1,610, Sakmai. Moj Dee. Cul-DOLWELL & Co Lo...
DEPARTURES,
December
Kungian, for Carton.
December, 28.
Governor, Lot of Crown Land ut Jerdine's Enzaar, East Point, in the Colony of DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, Sumit, Japanens orciser, for Yoko jana.
Hongkong, fora term of 70 Years, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent ta bo tired by the Burveyor of Ber
Majesty the Quaes, for one further. terur. of 75 years.
Particulars of the Lot,
Registry Locality
NO
ments.
ft
Taland Jardine's
Fort
$12900.-
FOR SINGAPORE PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
LIGHTNING, Captain S. Bezson, will be desutched for the abord Ports en SATURDAY, the 30th Inst., at Noon
For Freight or L'amage, apply to
D. BASSOON, SONS & Co Hongkong, December 28, 1899.
LIMITED
FOR AMOY & TAMSUL
THE CHAIMUN
HE Company's Sternship
Captain Horns, will be lompatched for the alive Pocte, on SATURDAY, the 30th Justant, at 10
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIR & CO., Ganery Managers, Hongkong, December 28, 1890.
Ian, German cruiser, for Singapore.
Seaton, for Hallow
Nanchang, for Alloy...
Pevenny, for Shanghai.
engloe, Fox Nagatnki. Mendes, for Striglisi. Fishing, for Walia:
Scotri, for Singapero and Twinlon, Haidan, for Svator.
WE CLEARED.
Adolph, Obrij for New York. 2795 m for Yukchams.
INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
CALCUTPA.
BOR SINGAPORE, PINANG AND
THE Compuny's Steamubip Captain PAYKE, will be despatched as shore on THURSDAY, the 4th January, 1909, at Noon
For Freight or Passage, Appily to
VARDINE MATHESON & Co.,
2731 Hoo-korig. Decendur 28, 1600,
Tientsin, for Bangkoks. Trowes, for Shanghai Tsurusan Meru, for Kutchinstzu. Denteron, for Saigon
Mar, for Singapore and London. Machew, for Swato
"PASSENGERS A
ABRIVED
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & COLOM
30.-
Per Aux Maru, at 11 a., on Friday,
the 29th December.
For SHANGĦALS
29 December. Forzartening at p., où Frulsy,
MEMOS. FOR TOMORROW, Shipping
Nooni Maru leaves for Mart
scilles, &c
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1899.
NOTICE TO SCBSCRIBERS:
Tte beroby Notified that frons the 1st of January next, the Subscription to the CHINA TAIL will be 30 per 4 p.m.-Lycoph leaves for Shanghai. annum, instead of 528; and $7.00 pet
quarter instead of 87. -Auctions.
BAIN & REID,
8.45 panelion of Household Furni turo, c. af No. 9, Queen's Gardens, Post Road.
Miscellaneous. Goudy per Massit not oleand after 4
p.ni. subject to rent.
+
General Memorauda, SATURDAY, December 30-
p.m. Xylophone and Kinematogrepti Entertainment in the City Hall MONDAY, January 1-
Local Banks cluse.
Insuranco Oficos clino.
Proprietors
The publication or this issue comeased at 5.20 p.m.
The China Mail.
HOSOKOSE, THURSDAY, DECENBEN 28, 1899,
A CIRCULAR has beun, scut to the Justices Good per Hitachi for not load after of the Pence, toforaing them that a mest,
this date subject to rent.
ing of the Justices will be held on
WEDNEEWAY, January 8:--
3 pfection of Crown Land at the 8th proxime for the purposs of moun
Jerding's Bazar, East Point,
SATURDAY, Jumumiy U-:--
9p.n.-Grand Entertainment in aid
War Funil,
ating a Justice as an unofficial member of of the Legislative Council, in the place of the Honourable C. P. Chater, C.M.G., whose term of oficooxpires on the 14th proximo, South Afriem Fund Concert, in the CityAfter reproducing the rules mal down
WEDNESDAY, JRary 10
Iol
Opium Quotations, Hesokong, December 28, 1889,
Now Patas, cash,......
020
Ohi Patna, cash,"
New Benares, cash,
500
920
Old Béuare cash, New Malwa, credit, Allowance, Tauls, Last Your, in Allowance, Thels, Old Malwo credit,.... Allowane, Tuels,... Tursinn, Olly, cash, Alinaron Tole Persian, Paper tied, long cakes, 840. Allowance, Tuels, in Porsgn, Paper-tied, abort cakes G60
Exchange. HONGKONG, Draber 28, 1890.
Eur, Wira Landen
On Janwind..... *** days' night......
4 months sight, Credits, 4
Documentary, 4 months' sight.
On demand,
Credits, 4 months' sight,
On Ferti-Demitd....
Un New York-
On demand,
Credits, 60 days' sight,
On Bombay-
Wire,...
On demand,
Da Calcutta-
Wire
On demand.
On Singapore-
On Blávila-
On duinand,
On demand,
On Shanghat
On demand,. '.......' On Yokolo.A- then a proper
Por Lyrenown, at 3 p... on Friday
the 2015 December. MANILA, THURSDAY ISLAND, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYD NEY & MELBOURNE.
For
Per Futoni Marit, at 3p.to., on Friday,
the 29th December.
For
AMOY & TAMBUL-
Per Hatum, ad h. on Saturdzy,"
the 30th Deconibor.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL
CUTTA:
Per Limny, at 11 am, on Saturday,
the 30th December.
MAILS BY TRC Fencur Paclez
The French Contract Packet Oceanien will be despatched on MONDAY, the 1st Jan with Mail to the Uniteci Kingdom, the Cuntinent of Europe, and places beyond, ris villes Saigon, Straits Settlemente, Batavia, Burns, Cylon, Madras, the Austes Lasian Colonies, Aden, Natal and the Cape, Reypt, Malta, nasl Gibraithe, - The usual hours will be observed in closing the Maila, &..
ALAIS BY THE UNITRU STATS PACKET. The United States Mail Packet Nippm Alone will be despatched on WEDNES DAT the Jan, with Mail, for Shanghai, Japan, San Francisco the United States, Chuada. Hanolulu, Peru, So, which will be closed at follows Registration at 10a.u Registration,
with late fee of 10 cools, up
to 10.45 a.m.
Letters at 11 am (Supplementary Mail on board up to the tung fied for the departure. Estra Pustage 10 units).
Money LeTTAGE, The Post Ofoe derring a responsibility for registered Letters containing
notes, or foundery, so, where Regis tration has been denied, WILL HAD BO Reques into ating force of each letters (Port Guide, 98,
TIROLSTRATION Correspondence can be re- gistered for all Priyate Ship tamils up to fifteen minuius before the time for closing for Us Shanghai or Jagran contact zoals ap to 2-gase Ler of an boor Sefore; for mails for Europe,
On demand,...
Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per taci) Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) Silver (pur oz.)
LIMITED
by Government Notification (dated Deo. 20, 1883) for the steption referred to the circular concludes with a remark that "Off- cial Justices of the Peace are not entitled to take part in these procedings. As the Jastices, who constitule the olectoral body in this particular ocasion, have never re- ceived any recognition from their elected 10pn entative, re would mildly suggest that this is a most opportung: miosaent for the Hon. C.-P. Chater to make n few remiks by way of explinatin and plucidation of the line of policy whob he has taken up since his last election to give an acount of his stawad hip. This course on the part of the Hen, Momber would, wo helleve, be appré- ciated by ha constituent in spite of the Dotion which ho seems to entertain that he is responsible to us one except the Gureme mont. The koen foresight of this Colonin Ofen authorities has now been generally recognised in the little matter of the ap. pointment of Mr Chater and another on the Executive Council. It was a clerce stroke, and it has had its effect. The Justices of the Peace have had little or nothing to do 2,634 with their representative's action in Council.
1/112
201
12/01
2,47
2.00
stuce his election: they have had quch less 47)alues his appointment on the Executive
115
LOCAL AND GENERAL. STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL
(SVETLIED THROUGH REUTER.)
November "Kostrong, Bleanor, UTWARD --Burma, Outcher $1 Bedenin, Bergenhaus, Telemachum, 21 Afejfonetashire, Argyll, 24 Alderney, satin, Romney, Therdie, 28; Solasic, Dec. 1 Bentoriich, &; Glen Barry Regulus, Walass Maru, Yanari
Jahn-Sundlerstra, Benledi, Morres, 1estphal, Stentor, 12; Canton, Hon Langjunk, Suchan, Falus, Burden, Cathay Heidelberg 10; Babelsbery. Kanagaria Mary 22,
81
HOMEWARD Annam, Nov. 17; Jarry Dea 1 f 8 Bingo Mars, 19; Feridon, Hector, 9.
Mails.
The M. M. Co... Sulazic, with the next FRENO MAT, will leave Saigon on Weruesday, the 27th Dec, at 9 pm, for this port
The Imp: German Mail as Karlsruhe, with
the GERMAN MAT left Singapore on Saturday, the 23rd Doc, at 8 pm, and may he expected here our about Friding, tho 29th Dien,
The T. Ha..erics Mars, with
matis &c., left San Francisco for this port via Honolulu, Yokohama, Irland Sen, Rebo Nagasaki and Shanghai, On the Doc
Odmg, withenni.&c. Jeft San F'run- The P M. & 3. Co chartered steamer isco for this port, vis Yokolnan and Kyley on the 5th Dec.
Se left Sur Trancisco fre this port The & Co. a. Coptic, with mṣils, viv Honolulu, Yokohanan, foland. Sea. Kobe, Nagaanki and Shanghai, on the 13: Dec.
Steamers Expected.
The 8.9. Bircktor, from New York, for China and Japan, sails frona Singapore for Mum and Hongkong, on the 19th Dec
The se. Indrapera, from New York, loft
Bingapore for this port on Sunday 24th December, at 300 p.m. The Catherine Apey from Calcutta,
left Singapore for this port on the 24th Dec, már, at dayligik burg, left Singapory for this port on The R. A. L. stower Hotentis, from Hant." the Gili Div., and may be expected hore on or about the 2nd Jan.
Tho
1. Co.'s .s. Dity of Dullin bas affived at Yokolaire, and will Buil on the 22nd Dec, for Hongkong. Tae s.s. Tinun left Sydney for usual
Hongking at Shanghai, on 9th Doo, Queensland parts, Darwin, Manila, The s. e. St. Regulis left New York for
the Straits, Ching and Japan on the 11th Noy The Co's as. Saint Ivent wailed
from-Taccens, for Japan and Hong. The N. P. Co.'s sin. Brondire sailed
long on the 21st Nor Trem Tacos, for Japan and Hongkong, on the 8th Do The N. T. Coss.s. Tom sailed from
Tacoma, for Japan and Hongkang, on the 23rd Decentra
Latest Advices. The F.&O. Co.'s ss Timisin loft 8in- gapus for this port on the 27th Dec., at 8 au The N. P. Coss. Abergeldte sailed from Fortkad, Oregon, for Japan and Houg kong, on the 26th Dev
Consell As Black thorn' said in his letter published yesterday, the residente in Lis 145 Colony will never be satisfied until they have moro to say in the tongemaal of 14b their local affairs. But how is this to le done? Whon an elected member of the Legislative Council is used to a Four in the Executive Cuquail, and by this clever operation finds his mouth practically clorod (by cula abuarently) the scale by ow pular (1) assembly, what, menus can be adopted to obtain freedom of speech $10.23 and free hand? From the Sanitary Brand up to the Comels, the ratepayers appony to be bandicapped all round. And the Home Government have a free so of the course, and saamper over it in the full enjoyment of their privileges, The ques tions, who is to succeed My Chafer, er whether that veteran member will or w
arrived at Kobe at 11.30 a mon nesday, the 27th Dow, and left at 3.30 p.m. ou the same day for Yokohama, where she is due to arrivo at2 p.m., on Thursday, the 28th Dec.
Wilkinson, Heywood and Clark, Ltd.
Messrs Wilkinson, Heywood and Clark. Ltd, the celebrated paint manufacturers, hare sent us a copy of their Year Book for 1900 and a desk diery and calendar for the
that enter upon a now term of office, seem coming year. The Year Book contains a to be of shout the exac impuitanosarge amount of most useful infor pation, as whether De Hartigan and MrMe-and also. diary and lager for memoranda. Kis were of were not clected the Sio. It is handsomely bound, and will to founde convenient porket book. The desk diary and calendar a tory unique combination attached to a blotting pad, and will bo
A. S. WATSON & CO., Board The Home Government hay
ion come to the conclusion that the intelligent British donauity of Hong kong shall be treated like Uitlanders, found to be a more useful and ornamental the public interest in the results of office requisite.
GOODS
FOR THE
FESTIVE SEASON,
A VARIED COLLECTION OF ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS
GUT GLASS BOTTLES.
MEERSCHAUM PIPES, CIGAR AND CIGARETTE HOLDERS,
POUCHES, &
the shreds and patches of popakr
vlections comes within the category of the Kiaschan News.
lights the Failed. The only point to
N. Dry News writes-The Shantung hoar in mind in this, that the Government The Kinochau correspondent of the party will undoubtedly wire our indiller Minay Cowhich has recently hoen start- Chce and costcuipt to mean that we cared live, has a bare capital of £600,0UIN. for one of these things. We do, all the Mr Rehdors, formerly a manager of the Kime, but not under presont conditions.
Zetland Lodge.
Deutsch-Asiatischa Baik, is the managing director. To induce Chinese invest in it, he shares have been their money
The installation of Worshipful Brother and at $100 each, instead of £600, in ac- G. Piorcy, jun., as Right Worshipful Masondones with Gornian law. Business is ter took pling last night. There was a very dull at this season. There are a large faro stendance of members and visiting number of young foreigners bare seeking R. W District Grand Master of Jamaica, their search. brethren, including H. L. Sir Henry Blake, situations, but very few are successful li The installation ceremony was performed by RW. District Uranul Master Hom
G. M. Daril Gillies. after the installa SMUKERS' SUNDRIES or A KINDS. P. Chater, assisted by Acting Deputy 11.
FERFUMES IN ELEGANT CASES.
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China Coaster's Tide Book.
The China Coaster's Tile Book and Nautical Pocket Manual for the year 1900 tion the R. W. M. invested bis offer us is the title adopted by Messrs Kelly and follows
S. Warden...Brother W. J. Tatcher J Warden Bro J. J. Bryan!
Walsh, L., in the publisting of these two well-known booke under one cover. It is
CONFECTIONERY or Bin, G. J. D. Sayer, roped by merging the one publication into
Gro. E. Ralples
Br. J. Patton.
Secretary
Chaplai
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Bro. B. B. Barker,
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Bro, J; Shettot
ard Organist D of Cci
Americe, and Canada, de, up to an hone he WINDS & SPIRI (S. 10. JW. Gehnny
foro for India, Northern Facillo, sma Torres Strait de up to half an hour before-
Loftcrete for the Peak will be delivered by the 12 end 3.30 o'clock tray. Corres pondence and Tarecis for the Trak may be posted: the General Port Office up to 11:50 00: or 8 pm. With regard to kilon from the Peak, Palar boxes have been pliced at bingelnis. Gap, storia Gay, Moval Hallott, Mount Googh and Panfatico Road, which will be cleared al 12.3ft and 4.p.m.R
LOCAL DELITE Scardo Bazen hare bees provided for posting Correspondence for the Town, Kowloon and the Peak The Bor are under the Window at the Esat end of the Verarish facing Queen's Bond,
- Letters, parcela, &c,, for Kowloon Poluf aud Steamers to Harbour may be poslal in the General Fost China sp to 11:90 m, and 3,50
Per Han, from Swalow, lies Parton,m. Lattons from Kowloon Point may be posted Chinese
Kircher, bir Leung Yang, and
DETARTED
Coles Compotad outside the Charge Noom up. to 1 and 4 o'clock, and in the lay Bar at the the Letter Box which has been placed in the
robbery, sender et letters from Howloms are re Per Lach for Manila, Bajor and Loen Retes will be charged. To Avoid Mrs H B. Mullon, Dirk H. Payely Mass queed to cancel the stone by writing the word aterped ross them, Covers confuroIER Henty Payot, Carlos Peazira, Benke E. Upratist, Arthur J. Gudfrey, and 4. E. Bank Noter keyshould be registered - No
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Ap adjourament was then made to the banquetting ball, where, after dinner, the esuni umganic tousts were pledged. Sungs wero sunt ibuted by brithron, and solec tions were pledged during the evening by the fine baad of H..S. Jour. In the Course of the evening e sum of $150 collected for the War Relief Fund.
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