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military orders have to learn to make honoured volleys. was placed at the disposal of das Com-desiraien steps. The article is entitled - mittes, and the fact of having auch a AN OLD PRUSSIAN OFFICE'S IDEAS ABOUT magnifient section Fhce was an undoubt-
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the Seamen's Church wore held on Christof Kowloon residents in aid of the Miszon mas Day and were largely attended and much appreciated. After i roing, players a fargo pasty of men were taken out in stean launches to-Little Hongkong, where sports were held. Many amusing contesta
and on race, in which, for lacktive Committee of Kowloon residents. of spoons, which were found amissing at the last moment, the competitors carried the cage in their mouths. In consequence of this song with-provoking Accidents trok place.
Merebatten and waval mon were putted against each other in the friendly rivalry of n tig-of-war, in which the formos were the victors, as they worn in a tug open to all Suusut found the launches on their way back to Kowloon where s besati- The Bungalow, with its beautiful grounde, in malorn artillery and rifle fico. Be sure not to disponse, with these time. 15th January, 1800, at 3 o'clock in the 'lles, P'mouth,L'den Massilia (A)....
After ten, to which hot 1-0 at down, the company ad- jamtal to the upc room which had The reuily decorated for, the actasion. Hin contro al internet wusuf best, the Pinform where, half-hiddals Rotalliet and the officers of the Hongkongreen the Traustanl nl Bagland, for Other plants and fully decorated, siteal thu lig sea-chest which this year took Regiment was requisitioned art was most the place of the Brig Bites Johnstons liberally given, the services of the excellent of Barton kindly distributed the prized waginental Land belog granted for the in the sports. A concert provided by met, theemnelves followed. The a-chest occasion, and Columal Retallick consenting was oned by the skipper of the Big to take the their. Mr D. Gillien render Miss Mabel Prince, sad poured out used hearty co-operation by granting the orge af prosante. Hearty chees were Kivon for the ladies, for all the workers, of gents and staging and the means of anal for the skipper, and the singing of transport; Mr A. Ikapt gave his hearty the dow-dory laneight to a clone wiht was admitted by all to have been one of the port the entertaiment air supplied happiest evenings ever spent in the Justithe grand pinto. Assistance maralso given
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Hongkong, December 30, 1939: blus of the defeats during the war with before the Toarn. When inpecting at. the Teval in the year of 1981. Scarcely Aldershot a ales time ago the rugs that were ready to proceel to the Trnaval, bo any English, Arny a would dare to deny this fact, which has been discussed with told them at tu adhere too closely to old well as by the independent Press. A re- Laadablo frankness in historical worka as practiers. He reproached the infantry commanders with faying too much stress capitulation of the principal events of the on the formation in straight lines, with pay-
blame for the defeats. tion and the peculiarities of the ground, FESS Ctherine Apar, having arrived sign of 1831 will show in how far the ing too little attention to the general dusc The Curioan Ofleer then jueves to and with sticking los anxiously to volley from the above Porta, Consigneos of examine at considerable length the in-ring, whereas the soldier should be allowed Cargo are hereby informed that their
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and being FUFC OỀ his nim. General Buller Lang's Nek, and Majuba:]
aiuied rounds fired at an entry unaware, will produce a far greater impression, thair The same errors which we noticed in the fifty rounds for which he is prepared. The England in sequent wars, unless, owing tfully straight line is called a great ovil to the deadley of their sites, the oppon by the Commander-in-Chief, A company cats might be called almost defenceless, as in skirmishing order should take van tage of the peculiarition of the ground. Soudan. Au English major, whom I asked The maintenarco of the general direction f his opinion on the course of the next towards the enemy is considered by hint campigs in the Transvaal, told to be the important point, and anybody The campaign undoubtedly will and in win once has been present et an English our favou, for our forces are much super-
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The amrual and meeting, a function of quite different kind, took place on Fri- Company, and the heal press support. day, December 2. A logo muler of fed the undertainment with gratis adwor most kind a wifling helpers were at
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work during the after all whisemon's the Chinn i ucd lung war wilts the Boers caused heavy losses to English partiality to formation in a beau LOON WHARF AND Gopawy COMPANY, Vale of Doon, kr Rajang, about six week, the proceedings began Telegraph enutribating the printing. The the lower room with its prettily decorated | arrangements for the encert were ear- tablespresenteil a very pleasing appare.ied in by the following committee, A substantial cat tea was servet up after which a plentiful supply of cigats prideland whore all worked so tell it would be the in the 1st campaign in the
by friend made their appearsfavidians to particulizo :-M: G. J. B. and Gilf in the interval before u weet- My Chain Cal. it beff-just serve the Sayer (Convener), Dr Sann, Reys. C. Bishop of Victoria, who was neemuiet Bone and 6. Johngon Mesas W. C. Jack, by Ms Moure, took the clair, and the pic E. G WAS, I F. Skutulify, A. G, Aitken, | 107; but there will be an enormous sacrition maneuvre and knows how often the akir ecedings contenced with a carol selveli T. J. Main, A. Mackenzie, W. H. Chuno al human lives, for it is but too true thashers foral an angle towards the encunya
by the choir. After an opening prayer,
upt commander understand nothing of the simply for the sake of the formation in company will agrees with Sir Redvers Buller which was said by the Bisla, the chaplain ston, Hendley, T. II. Reid, Stuckwood, campaign, and that our officers are ignor in that he once more emphasises the impor was called upon to read the Report of the A. Ritchie, M. Watson, 2. Longworth, aut of what it means to lead troops tank axion. The front to be towards the aging nature and it was fuit by sil that W. Muskeit, Capt. Down. The strange-gainst a well-axual enomy. Upon my enemy. Will the fact of Sir Redves Bollar
question whether he did not think thairi
r's work. This was of a very encour
years
thers was ach caused for thankfulness ment of the programme was in the esp. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. Fable hands of Mr Func. Mr Colin MeD.
Tyn, RN, and the Chaphain, and solos wore sang by Mrs G. Pierey, Mrs Stringer, Smart acted as iten. Secretary an-1 Trevi- and Ms Bywn. The choir, under the Leurae. low larship F Mr Sheffield, sung a very choice selection of enrola and entributed greatly to the agent of the evening, The Bishop, who is the chairman of the Committee, and a very wat friend of the Mission, gare an earnest and impressive address, brightened with touches of humour.
A hearty vote of tanks to the Bishop followed by the singing of the deaology and the Tonediction, brought the musting to a
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MISS BARKER'S WEDDING. The Bermuda Colonial of the Lat Noven be contains the following notice of the wodding of Miss Barker, daughter of Lieut. General Barker, C.B., formerly in Hongkong
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convinced that it will good? I the abolition of the purchase system, which giving this admonition be productive of surely must be felt by now in the have no influence on the officers. They
ghent appointuscate, hnd exerted a bene- wil rush to the assault if he orders them FROM MIDDLESBRO, LONDON AND feml influ-nea on the competency of the to do so; they will heroically present their ofticors, he replied: "Do not think that; frames to the fire of the Boers; they will The concart was favoured with pleasant the icers might be more competenti do all that can be expected from courageous Steamship Merionethshire, Captain
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the last weather. There was a very large audience Army: the promotion to the highest ap-hour what hitherto bas been regarded by the abuse Ports, Consignees of Cargo Are Ithough, thaides not fully represent the pointments, however, in most cases, dors theta as the enrrect thing to do, and thus hereby informed slant their Gonds are being financial success of the entertainment, at rest merit but on patrounge. Our way of these splendid as will fall landet at their risk into the Godowns of the HosdkosG AND KOLCON WHALF AND join the Army without victims to out of date military idens,
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and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. was opesel with the cvature, Barrack Then they paisibly go into the field at once,
No Claims will be admitted after the where they are barve, it is true, but they Roon Ballads by the Hongkong Regent hardly know what they are to do them-
Gods have left the Cadows, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the Uth Jan., Band. Lieut. forrett, ..., contributed selves, and certainly not what they are to the excellent ban.mg, The Bells of do with their surfinates. I have detired
10, will be subject to vent. fran a of Anne pression many good friends who provided av bunnii- May Mes T. Longworth made her the English warœuvres in like Dian Band public appearance the Colony with nor are given the words of command, the song "Waiting, and in reply to an and I frequently as opportunity to enthusiastic exene gave the sweetly touch observe the not much stress is even
The narringe between Colonel J. C. upon their being carried out. SIDELIGHTS OF THE WAR. Tan following extriats are quited from 18g ballad, 'Just before the battle, Mother, Not the least consideration is given to the Daten, R., and Miss Darker, which wa the little shorus part from behind the stage peculiarities of the ground. At an English announced a short time before Colenel Naval and Capetown newspaper
manteayre, with the infantry constantly Dalton left Bernada for England in May The Wen Orice have allowed Mr Keating head to fine effect. It is many years Hiring volloys, forming excellent straight act took placonetly in St. John's Church, nedy L. Dickson, of the British Muto eines vi sattur lady reciter has been Fees, heroically dinining to take advan-Pembroke, or Monday morning at 9.30 o'clock, in the presence of the members of and Brigraph Company, to accompany the heard in Hongkong, and Mrs Kershaw in last of turn of this late of Waterlo, the faintly, and of the servants at Govern-
the time of the Bond her rendering of Stagestruck was most which is, perhaps, the only battle stadied art House. The Kokstad paper is tir
The marriage ceremony was performed and Schreineris, nei plaanes for the heartily applauded. Bir J. F. d'Almala by English officure who are desicons of
A renowned English by the Venerable Archdeacon Tucker, as proclamation of Martial Law atbu E. Castro Romolice is a banjo player of a Bathing acties.
military authority, in his work on the Eng-isted by the Reverend Canon Davidson, strictest tense all over Cape Colag,
rector of Pembroke, and the Roverend F. In the last number of the Frist of high order, and with piece by O. H. Caulish Army, mentions the dislike English P. Ligti botiri zactor (F-St. George's Brites Me Stead asks: Bhuli we let meyer, having the singularly approptinto ficers have to the study of history, Eng- He lose in South Africa The Boers title To the Front, he awakened the lish ofliers are against Fachsin pale and Chaplain to the St. George's garrison. The bride, who was given away by hier have saved as the trembles
father, His Excellency the Governor, was Owing to searcity of officers of the Army desire of the sudience for another salection (talking shop) at their mess
TEAVIT SOLDJERING - attired in a travelling dress of silver-gres, Service Corps, regimental and Militia officers entilal Rolling March. The pianoforte Sewing that they can earn but little soft silk, handsomely trimmed with white hays been detailed for du's, wave 2 atmont was at tastefully render truth drill-ground affords no op- satin si manisout feathers and pink rose the affidis and Sou-stin appliqué, e gray chip but with white rankers being premute to commissions.
The number of applications of evilian ed by his sister. Mis Jewell was warmly matnaity for Acquiring tactical wisdom tutal les neck, she wore a piesa of old medical practitioners for temporary service wedersined on the platform, and she gave an fathermore, that after leaving the much-family luce fortened with a facitly brooch- at Bonus fanaense.
A loyal Dutchman in Natal has sent artistic and graceful rendering of Baloved disliked drill-ground, the liver divests the gift of her parents; in het hand she carried only her prayer book. The bride- epies of the protest of the Borr emigrants it is motu. She responded to the inevit himself of everything military, and that, t best, be studies out of date button of inux-
grum; also steered in travelling attire in 1839, addressed to General Juulsat,ablo recall with another verse. Mra-Jeffriesglish history, one cannot sonder this was attended by Lieutenant A. J. Savage, care of General Sir Geo. White, Ladysmithi
A bale of fings consigned to President played the accompaniment. The first part playing the manoeuvres a part that is t. I, as best man.
wrong fruts & military observer's point of Mrs Barker woren gold fecket, having Steyn has be ized at Port Elizabeth, ex of the programme was concluded with a
view: They Host play at soldiers. They the initials of the bride and brulegram, C Aberdare 4 or mine How Hause Berbusarare fartizances by their lack of interlauta o
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the Free State conandues have her Colin McD, Smarty which was of cepcold herzentand by their be of Me Royal Atllery: "This By Charles Lowe, M.A.
Other consignments for the Free interest frota the fact that the song was haviour' when of duty, that they have gift of the balesroom, who had Klee,
State were also held back.
The Ray, Harequrt Termo, of the Freecially compose for the occasion the State, nephew of Sir W. Hurent, has had words by Mr W. Muskett and the music his property, to the amount of £300, sum- by Mr J. McL. Farr. marily commandecred.
est in the walooivres,
deed the uniform moruly for the sake of the title, because it is customary to do so for sons of goud families. Should an offcor join their regiment who is not to their lik During the interval the and playoding, and not considered to possess sufficient dy one flag on Talde Muntain, id pleasing selections from The Mikado, anistocratic credentials, they are apt in
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presented similar lockets to ench of the five children, who, autor brighter circumstances were to have been bridesmaids.
The organ was provided over by 311 C.
Boucher who played a march on that entrance of the bride, and a wedding march
the cut of the service..
Govern- After a short adjournment to Imany casas le treat hini co badly that Cape spy. I tell you, no, Eaglend will whic cone of the audience enjoyed the nothing is left to him but to love: Unmont House where the bride's health was nerer get the Teastal. There az al- rely 10,000 Germans in South Africa pleasure of a stroll.hrough the Beautiful doubtedly, thus English officer cssesses one
wards Ly the servants in their hall, the prepared to assist us, and more coming in, grands. Mr Muskelt opened the good accompli cont which cannot fail to stand drunk first in the during 190m and after-
bita in good stead in war-nately, his love
wedded confilo drove away, the bride, carry.. in small lat, every week. Leyda didn't go to Germany for nothing, Cronje wil part with a stiring rendering of the row of set in any form (which should being a lovely sitower banquet of white roses, our German sport) is cul stephanotis and maidonhair, tied with distinguished from our cut up the Bitish troops vont to oppose poera by Hamilton entitled Ordered, fed us Bugigid in a ray that is bound bread ribbon of the Artillery colours. The bis, and then, countdating the Teins, the Front, for which he was loudly ento train the body and strengthen the regift of the bridegroom. the best will be easy. Wu've got lots of cored. He responded with King's soluteness of action. This accomplishment, brothers down there to help us to Buat the fig, which we have sucretly buried in leaden box.
Frota the Dacking Stool a ateam hunch
carried with them,
On SATURDAY NEXT, January 6, will be published
in the Cisa MAIL," Sir FRANCIS GRENFELL, Sir BAKER KUSSELL, Sir HENRY BRACKENBURY, Sir FRED. CARRINGTON
and
Sir WILLIAM BUTLER.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. Doiember 29. Losok, British steamer, 1,620, Jas. B. Jackson, Bangkok Dac. 21, vin Hoihow 28, Rice and Timber BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Manig, German atr., 771, J. Bendixen, Haiphong Dec, 25, and Pabboi 27, Rice and General-Jrass & Co.
December 30. Diamante, British steamer, 1,225, R. WV. Almond, Manila December 27, Goner SuEWAN, TOMES & Co.
Absent-Minded Beggar Mts Jewell however, is apt to increase the English conveyed them to the nail steamer Trinidad gave as her second contribution a awestly officer's courage, and nurgeons undoubt which utopped off the North Shore to re-
edly
is the 'gent man in infertn." Au pretty song, entitled 'Dreaming,' and as an English, officer ones told me that he would ceive them and in bright sunshine and calin sea the happy couple left these shores A Description of Ladysmith.
enoute song The Ess of Richmond Hill consider it infia dignilutem to korel or lie with assurully as universal and heartfelt down under enemy's fire, this being a siga That Ladysmith is anything but Mr Remedios banjo polo Rose Dreams of fair, in his opicion. The losses in off-good wishes from nil na over bridal pois pleasure hou is understandable from the March was loudly applauded, and he gave cers during the last campama against the There was an exceptionally long list of dortion given. The greatest case is dust as an encore a very pretty selection. The Boers and Afridis even the defents of the costly presents to the bride and bride.
Jest Transvaal carapiga were the results
The bridegroom's present to the groom. and bad, horribly bad, water. Here is a song, Angus Macdonald' was well showen, of this courage, which is ludable, but ride were-Family pearls and garnots, 3 picture of the pinco from a correspondent and was sung by birs Mackenzie, with fine dangerous, uploun aided by knowledge. diamond ringe diamond and emerald ring,
Rast is the earse of the place. We
gold curb bracelet and locket, miniature, Catherine Apcar, British steainer, 1,730, remember the Long Valley as a Area- taste and feeling, Lir Longworth aro ENGLAND CAVALRY OUR REST AUM.
The English expect grand things from gold mod chain; and the bride's presents to J. G. Olifent, Calcutta Dec, 13, and Singa. thandeli Velumns of the Sudan two very amusing recitations At this their cavalry in the port Boor campaign, the bridegroom were solid leather pore 24, General-DAVID SASSOON, SONS
& Co. recall the black sandstorms with re- gretful sighs. The this red dust comes stage, the Chaman moved soles of thanks and, after all I have seen of the English silver-fitted suit care and a gold seat. verywher, al novca stops. It blinds to the ladies and gentlemon who had con.ány. I wabestatingly stand that their your eyes, it stops your nose, it scorches tribute to such an excellent orcing's cavalry is the aty arm which is fully up to
date, and which possibly is even aapurior. Stearns Wine of Cod Liver Oil your threat till the invariable shilling for a entertainment; to Mr Chater for the use to that of other Europeau States. The little glass of any liquid cheap sad of the pugnificent building; and to the cavalry officers ingrese, une Isiontably, furjassa Emulsions and the many sub- It turns the whitest brown in half-hour, it cruops into the works of your watch, and Committee for the trouble they bad aken Not that they bow moro tactical knit stitutes offered for Cod Liver Oil The A selection ledge than their comrades of the Infantry beneficial effect is experienced at once. your bowels. It lies in a layer mixed with arranging the out lies on the top of your rations. The walte by the Land on titled, Rautiaisen of and Art Fury; what I fear to seg is that Sold by all Chemists. Wholesale and Re- Ants eat away the flops of the unts, and the England, was given, and the concert was the cively offer attends to his duties Lil from A. S. Waten & Co., Ltd., Hong. men wake up covered with dust like children copthidol, after the playing of the Regi- more astunuly than the aor oficers kong. in a hayfield. Even oues die of it in connental inch and Kule Britannia, with do to theirs. The reation of Lis Tulvions. It was in this land that the ostrich God Save the Queen: The success of the way be that the horse aluna, him au
DEPARTURES. AS a cure for theumatism Chamberlain's developed its world-renowned digestive musical part of the programme is largely element of sport. Infantry patrols, ap-
Descuber 29, by English Pain Dalas is gaining a wide reputa The camp stands due to Mr Fare, who also accompanied the parently, are still considered powers, and no puder. can bzero plan matly, two milce vierth serious singers A situating of the Con commandera of the present day to ho as fun. D. 1 Jouston Richmond lddolph Olig, for New Yrak. December 30. wist of the Inwr-it we may call the gifted has onen convened for next wack to loss as they were baked pon by the has been troubled with thetament since
unfortunio Ucheral Collay in the Trans 1862. In faking of it he says: I never aziken, for Palhui one straight road of stores and tiny-roofed settle up the arrangetaunts,
1 campaign. Cairy patruls, however, found anything that would relieve montil Menang, for Elengy bungalows. Add to this the rose and crash
are much resorted to ab-manures, x; used Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It sets Hainan, for Amey, and boreling melite shells, the hall of
even if led by uticos they know well he like ingin My foot was swellen the ranch dead bodies of
aid caftic. The turpagalilily of thospitare problem and short en anong of food and water and sleep, and heau Imaging What White and his qua bit enqurieg.3.
.
Stearns Wine of God Liver Oil
in a valuable tunic for Anamies or thyes whom disease has left pale and emaciated Wholesale and Retail from && Watson & Con Lad, Hongkong. Sold by all Chemists.
[vaal
GAINING A WIDE REPUTATION.
Merionethshire, British steamer, 1,950), Davies, London Nov. 8, and Singapor Dec 24, General SHEWAN, TOMES & CU
Hermes, Norwegian str., 849, J. C. Jen SD, Cheloo Dec, 28, General - C. E & M.
Co
Hansi, French steamor, 700, Pannier,
The Chinese stenher Anping reports: Had light winds and rainy, overcoat slry to Turnabout; and then light winds and fine! weather to Hongkong.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will olose:-
For CANTON
Per Fuiskun, at Dam, ou Sunday, the
31st December,
For SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUL-
Pet Tamari Mare, at 9 a.m., on Mon-
day, the 1st January,
For SHANGHAT.
·Por-Heinchi at 10 am on Monday
the 1st January. A
For BANGKOK. ——
The
luft San Francisco for this port
Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 13th Dec,
Homlulu Yokohams, Inland Sea
Sterners Expected.
N. 1. K... Kinshi Maru left Shi
monoseki for this port on the 28th Itoo, and is expected to aflive hero nadhd let Jan. 1900.
The H. 4. L. steamer Holatio, from Ham-
barg, left, Singapons for this port on the 26th Dec, and may be expected hare on or as the 23 Jan
Thu N, P. Co.'s 5.a. Abergeldte sailed from Portland, Oregon, for Japan and Hong- kong, on the 2ch-Dee-
The P. & O. Co.'s 8.5. Tientna toft Sin- tbo 27th gapore, for this port on Dec, or 8. 10.
The ss. Birchtor, from New York, for China and Japan, asils front Singepero for Manila and Hongkong, on the 30th Des
Thess. Indray from New Tork, left Singapore for this port on Sunday 24th December, at 3.00m.
The N. P. Co.'s 8.8. City of Dublin bas arrived at Yokohama, and will sail or the 22nd Dee.. for Hongkong.j Thoa. Trinan lit Sydney for usual
Queensland poris Darwin Manila, Hongkong and Shanghai, on 9th Dees The St. Reguiria loft New York for the Stmits, China and Japan on the 11th Nov.
The N. P.. Cy's Sout Inne sailed- from Tacotas, for Japan and Hong- kong on the 21st Nov.
The N. P. Co.'s ... Breconshire sailed from Tacoma, for Japarand Longkong, on the 5th Doc.
The N. P. Co.'s 9.8 Tuen gailet from
Tuesina, for Japau and Hongkong, ou→ the 23rd Dec.
Entest Advices.
Per Kemasti, at 9a.m., ou Tunday, the Tho N. Y. K. Mille Mari loft Bum
Lad January.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL
CUTTA...
Per Kunsing, at 11a.m., on Thursday,
the 4th January.
bay via ports, for this port on the 20th Dec., and is expected to arrivo here on the 10th Jan. 1900.gg
The C. P. R. Co.'s 3.6. Empress of Japan Teft Yokoban on Fiday afternoon, the 20th Dec. for Victoria and":"Van, conver..
The Bon Line of Stoomers a.. Bezzzmir- lich, from London, luft Singapore on the 30th Dec. and is due hore on the
h January, 1900.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.- The French Contract Packet Occion will be despatched on MUNDAY, tho lat Jan, with Mails to-the United King, che Continent of Europe, and less boyend, vir Marseilles; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burinal, Ceylon, Masians, the Austro- labian Colonics, Aden, Natal and the On Capo, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. The alura will be observed in. closing the Mails, &c.
ALAILS DE THE UNITED STATES. PACKET,--. The United States Mail Packet Nippon Alarte wili bo dospatched on WEDNES, DAY, the ard Jan., with Mails, for Shangri Japan, San Trancisco the Boited States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru,
c., which will be closed at follows Registration at 10 a.m. Registration, will: late fee of 10 cents, up: to 10.40 0.10.
Lettors at 11 4 m.
Exchange
Hexoxoxo, Dozenber 30, 1899 London Dank, Wire,
On demand.....
I
30 days sight
4 months, sight, Oredits, 4
"
Documentary, 4 montlus Da Pans
On demand, Credits, 4 months' sight, On Berlin Domind, Un New York-- On demand,
Credita, 60 days' sig On Bombay-
Wire,
Oa domhand,
Wire,
Auping, Chinasestr., 1,158, H. Barlow, Shanghai Dec. 27, General-0. M. S. Nalentsty Dizil en bound up to the Ou Calcutt Hubong Dec. 26, General--A. L. MARTY
time fixed for the departure, Extra- Postage 10 cents)."
Co.
to make gond use of the ground, and that and go with my autch laut, ono, ggul Hating, for Babor is exying cushi in England, where in a
sale by All Dealers, Watkins & Co., General Siahan, for Amy military respect one is inclined to give the application of Pain Batus relieved me. For Taising, for Sinngisi,
Lightning, for Bugspuro and Calcutta. preference to honumissioned officers.Ingenta
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Des. 1899,
Proprietors
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On Yokohama
On-demand,
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