26th. Largo fico.at Hankew: upwards of 100
honnes destroyedMeeting of Hongkong gidative Council: Questions in relation to the mortality in the convents and tay intorprota- Giok in the Courts pat by Mr. MasEwen. 27th.-A Regtar a telegram roosived in Hong. kong stating that Bir George Bowen had been made a Privy Counciltor. 23th.-Collision at Woonang batwoon the British stomer Gazee and Chinese rat-of-war. 20th--Collision in Hongkong harbour hotyrean the P. I steamer City of Peking, and the M. M. stainer Saghalimi; the French vessel ent into and beanbed. 30th-St. Andrew's Day celebrated at Hong, kong and Tientsin by Bails, and at Shanghai by a Dioner.
DECEMBER 1st.Court of Inquiry bald st. Yokolama with respect to the missing steamer Plainwellar. 2nd. The British steamer Gilland rent ashore in the Canton river, but anntained no material damage.-M. PV. H. Brorston admitted to -practive at the fiengkong bar-Imperial Degree onlsring expansos of the remeral and rebuilding of the Par-tong Cathedral. Poking to be defrayed from Imperial Tressary. 3rd.-Masting of Hongkong Legislative Conn-
oil: Various Bills passed. 4th-The Italian steazior Bomerico Balduino broke har shaft while on the paseys from Singapore to Hongkong. bal repaired, the fracture in Leong Boy Bay, Hainan, and con- tianed her voyage. 7th. Trial in HB. M.'s Supreme Court, Yokohama, of Captain Drake, muntre of the British steamer Normanter, for manslaughter by neglecting to take efficient steps to save the passengers; found guilty and sentenced to three mosths' imprisonment. 8th-Destruction fru at Amey; Nassra, Ollia & Co. and Padeg & Correuson destroyed and damage done to the extent of about $300,000-Election by the Bench of Justices of Mr. G. P. Chater to a seat lo the Hongkong Legislativo Council uios Hor. F. D. Sassoon. 19th-Mecting of Hongkong Legislativa Cóun. oil: Questions put by Hou.. Wang Shing with regar to the deportation of Chinese destitutes, and by Hon. A. P. MacEwen concerning the water Supply; Mr. Chater sworn in se mom- bar; zoveral Bills advanced a sizge. Ilth-Yacht Race for the Douglas Challenge
Cup; won by Neomi.
1311-FoxBow Tintor Boca, First Day. 14th-Fooobo Wiater Racos, Second Day. 15th. Fire in Queen's-roul West, Bogkong
five houses burned down-Fecchow Winter Hacks, Third Day.
16th-Victoria Regatta, First-Day. 17th-Viuluris Regatta, Sucond Day-Fira iz Quenn's-road West, Hongkong; thros hongos destroyed
18th Victoris Regatta, Third Day.
19th. Fire in Bonbau Straed, Hoogkong:
three horses destroyed. 30th-Performance by Hourkong A.D.C. at City Hall Theatre of "Capsand Baucorn" and "Our Wifo."
POLICE COURT.
31st December.
BEFORE MR. E. MACKEAN.
PUBLIC GAMBLING.
Lo Tent, farmer, and Wong Tung, hawkor, word charged with public gambling.
Inspector Permade a raid on a gambling establishmant at No. 109, Queen's-road Coutra,
|
With most approved lightning conductors, regard to the erection of this gigantic work the foundations are expected to bo in position before the first frost and the massary of the band by the barinning of next year. By the end of 1857 the most diffont part, that of the first 80 metros, is expected to be sumpleted, and the remaining 240 Cho kind of lifts to motrea by the end of 1889,
be used ara nos yet decided on, but it is con. fidently prelicted that ten minutes luffine to roach the summit, and that an hour will be requisite to go up by the ordinacy staïrtise.
COMME HOESL INTELLIG ENOR,
FRIDAY, 31st Deceater. EXPORT CARGOES. For steamship Denbighshire, snilod on the 30th December:-For London-6,509 Tbs. scoated orange pakoe, 20 baley wasin silk. 10 casks coy, For South America and 100 boros Japan wax.
For Hamburg-59,062 lbs. 495 packages tea. congo.
Per steamship Glenaron, sailed on the 39th December-Fer Londen- packages waste milk, 10 pookag bristies, 31 casos chinaware, 759 packāgas esnes, and 8 packages sundries.
OPIEM.
Quotations are:- This year's New Malwa
Last year's New Malwa
Old Males
Paten (New) BADSTON (NOW)
ON LONDON.--
$500 per yet, alle. of 13 to Scattius. 8520 per rion, allee, of [&ta cattle. 3540 per picul, allee of 5 [to natties. $515 to 520 per chest.
4073 to 500-..
Excavat
Telegraphic Transfor..... Bank Bills, an dersaud Bank Bills, al 30 days' sight Bank Bills, at4 months' night Credits, né 4 months' right Docamentary Bills, at 4 months'
sight.
ON PARK-
Credits, at 4 months' eight....
3) 3.3
DESTINATION
THE DAILY PRHSS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 1st, 1887.
VESSELS, ADVERTISED AS LOADING,
LONDON, &., TIL STEL CANAL LONDON VIA SURZ CABAI...... LONDON AND HAMBURG LONDON AND HAMBURG...... HAMBURG TRIESTE
MARSEILLES VIA, SAIGENT AU BREMEN, & PORTS at CALL GENOA, & PORTS of CALL... HAVRE AND LONDON...! SANFRANCISCO Vĩa:Y'RâMA........ SAN FRANCISCO VIA TRAMA... SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO
NEW YORK NEW YORK
4",,-,。,,,:
NEW YORK NEW YORK....... VICTORIA. (VI.)....... PORTLAND TOREGON PORT VARWİN, SYDNEY. &n.
SYDNEY AND MELBURNE CALCUTTA via STRAITS. YOKOHAMA VI. NAGARAKI, &C, YOKOHAMA, KOIE, YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO. SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI SHANGHAI HAIPHONG MANILA ΑΜΟΥ
...........
VENSECA NAME
CAPTAIN,
T
FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO
TO BE DESPATCHED
R. G. Marray... Lapago........ Sauermilch .... T. Ropie
Hongkong Hongkong Hongkong
P. & O. 8. N. Co.. Battefold & Swire.
Carlowita & Co
Pasta & Co, .........
Surát (str.) Muskisss (str.)............... Columbus MISSE Erminia C Adalph
Pandora inte....
Johns Fisko Honglong T. Mor
H. Baur Pizzarello Meyer:
Ть. Вуай Taylor............. Yo70g...... Tibbatte | Baxton C. H. Havenor A. O'Brien....TO C. M: Noyes... J. D. C. Arthur
Yangtze (str.)....... Larmier 13011 Noskar (str.)........ Bormida str.) ....... Theodor Ragar ... Oceanis (str.)........ City of Rio (str.) ... John Trahey Flarrester Fred. P. Litokfeld Harekin. Ralph M. Hayward Hayda Brown...... Aldon: Beso Coloma... Chingtu str....... Cairngorm (str.) Japan (str.)... Thibet (str.) Stettin (str... Beaglen (str) Amoy (R!7.) Naskar (etc...
·Canton (obr.)
Birthe (s)....
| Zamoralds (str.} ...
Celebes (str.)........
HONGKONG TIDE-TABLE.
DUE TO ŠTA JANMADE, LOST,
HIGH WATE
LOW WACA
Hoogknuz Hein Time.
Yang'cong
Men Vie
Begal,
Bank Bills, on donand
.......17
..4.97
ON NEW YORK-
Bank Bilis, on demand...
819
Credits, 60 days' aight
Telegraphic Transfer
228
Bank, on demand
2234
Telegraphic Transfer
ON BOMBAY,--
ON CALCUTTA
Bank, on demand ...
On ShanghaG
Bank, st sight......
F.
.71?
Private, 30 days' sight
SHARES
アニオ
Quotations are w
Hongkong and Shangha Bank per cent. preminu srs.
Sluzes-163
Union Insurans Society or Canton, Limited-
$85 per share.
Chios Truders Insurance Company's Shore
568 per share.
North Caina Insurances 285 per share. Yangtens Insurance Assoptim→→TIs. 11AP
share.
Chinese Insurance Coupas Limited-9180 poy
share.
On To Insuranco Company Limited-Tis. 148
per share.
Canton Insurance Offles, Limited-$80 per
Bare.
*** NON
3. 88
-
T. 3. Gardner
E. F.W. Warren
Farqnbar
R. Kollec.......
H. Banr
Brazucr........
Bargain
Hamli Jona
Bongkong
Molokers & Co...
O. Bachrach. Mousegerías Maritimes... Melobers & Co.... Carlowitz & Co. Arnhold. Karberg & Co.... O, & D. 8. 9. Co. P. M. 8. 9. Go..... Hoartong Melobera & Co. ann
Russ & Co....... Hearkour Hongkong Blemen & Co.. Hongkong Randl & Co. Hougtong Siamman & Co. Hongkong Pasta & Co. Hougang
•Hearkong Hongkong Hongkong. Hongkong
Hoarkonz Houghoug
Molcbers, & Co... Mulchers & Co. Butterfeld & Swire
Gibb, Livingston & Co...... D. Sassoon, Boas & Co. P.&O. B. N. Co... Melohors & Co.:
·Gibb, Livingston & Co....
Somen & Co. Melchors & Co....
Hourkong Jardino, Matheson & Co.... Hongna
Carlowitz & Co.
Hongrong Runs & Co... Hongkong Jardino, Muthuson & Co.....
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR SHANGHAL
THE Swanship
"AMOY;"
On 4th inat, at 4 T.K. To-day
Quick despatch. Quick despatch. Quick despatel.
On 4th inst., at Noon. On 11th inst, at Neon Qu 24th inst., st Noon, On or about 10th last. Quick despatch.
On 11th inst, at 8 PM.
On "End inst, BỈ DƯ
Quick despatch,
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
Quick clospatch.
Qntok daspatch.
Quick despatch,
Quick despatch.
Quick despatol.
On 10th inst., xt 4 P.M.
On 4th inst., at 4 PM. On Red lust, at 3 P.M. On 7th inst.. Daylight. On or about 3rd inst. On or about 5th inst. To-day, at p.. Quick despatch. On 3rd inst., ata PM. To-morrow, Darlight. On Srd iust, at 5 ra. On 3rd inst, at Noon.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA FLORIO & BUBATTING UNITED COMPANIES).
STEAM FOR
Captain R. Kohlar, will be despatched for the SINGAPORE,PENANG BOMBAY.ADEN shove Port TO-DAY, the let Jazzary, st
Haight.
| FOUR г.M.
ÉHEZA K
SINCROMOMM angH
The height of sun-love babeendetermined at 7.493 Cortalarezzo vlths tide-gange as he Victoria Nowal Yards and the Later Ordinary Sprie Tidee, to witica deline the heights in those Tabby zforral, 595 feet abo berg.
The heights in the This marked with a minos! — sign Jah Louder Clinary Spring-Tries, andshould be sabtrated from thu cvastama ziren abɔva
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN WALES ABOUT A MARVELLOUS CURE. LIVING SIX YEARS WITHOUT GOING TO BED.
Mr. EDITOR. While spending a few days at the pleasant seaside town of Aberystwith, Cardi- ganshire; Wales, I board related what seemed to e oither a fabulous story or a marvellous care. The story was that a poor sufferer who had.
and arrested the lefendante as they were scHongkong Fire Insurance bmpany's Shares-not been able to lie down in bed for six long years, ing by the roof.
$425 per abare.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
IDMBSEN & Co.
Hongkong, 31st December, 1886
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL
THE Compang Stoneship
"ANCHISES,"
2459
SUEZ. PORT SAID. MESSINA, NAPLES, LEGHORN, AND GENÓA Taking Cargo at through rates to MADXAS, PERGIAN GULY, BAĞDAD, all MENTER- RANMAN, ADRIATIC and LEVANTINE PORTS; ALEXANDRIA, ODESSA, and MAR SEILLES. and alsoato BuBNOS AYERS, MONTEVIDEO, VALPARAISO, and CALLAO.) THE Company's Steamabip
TH
"BORMIDA,"
Captain Pizzarello, will be despatched as above Captain Capage will be despatched as abors sa or about the 10th January. TODAY, the 1st January.
For Freight oc Passage, apply to BOTTTERFIELD & SWAIRE, Honghong, 27th December. 1886 FOR HAIPHONG, THE Sternship
Arents. 57
"SARTHE," Bargaisseau, Mostar, will be despatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the 2nd January, at DAYLIGHT.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co.
Agoats. Hongkong, 30th December, 1886.
12452
FOR SINGAPORE PENANG, AND
THE Steamship
THE
CALCUTTA.
"JAPAN."
The Stoner has splendid Accommodation for Paasongs and carries a Doctor and Stewardess.
and Passage, apply to
For Further Particulars regarding Freight
CARLOWITZ & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 27th Decosober, 1896.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR
fe
SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, POET SAID, TRIESTE, BRINDISI, ANTWERP. BREMEN, AND HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTE;
A180,
VESSELS ON THE BERTH,
STEA FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID. MARSEIL LES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI,
· TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON;
1180
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA.
MAILS EXPECTED.
THE GERMAN MAIL,
The Norddeutscher Lloyd staaer Nectari with the next outward German mail, dated Berlin 30th November, left Singapore at 5 pai on the 27th December, and, is due here on or, about the 2nd January,
THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL. The E. & A. B. S. Co.'s steamer dírlia loft
NB-CARGO CAN OR TALET ON THROUGH Port Darwin sa the 28th Doramter, and may u
BILA OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PREŠIAN
GULF PORTE, MARSILLES, TRIESTE, HAM-exported to acrive hero on or about the 7th BORG, NEW YORK, AYO BOSTON.
Sezer OKEY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH -
January.
THE AMERICÂN MAIL The P. M. steamer City of Rio de Janeiro,
THE PENINSULAE AND ORIENTAL STEAM Will the American mail of the 11th December, NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship at San Fransisco on that date, and is due hero SURAT." Captain R. G. Murray, with Hor on or about the 9th Tannery. Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON A BOMBAY and SUEZ
The Vossagorica Maritimes ateamer Anadyr, CANAL on TUESDAY, the 4th January, atth the French muit of the and Decambez, Izavos Four FM.
THE FRENOR MAIL.
Cargo will be received on basra until Singapore on the 1st January, at 4 p.m., and TEX AM, Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the may be expected here on or about Sunday, the Oilco until TEN A.M., on the day of eating.
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be tenth January: This steamer brings reptios to shipped at Colombo; Tea and Gonsral Cargo lettore despatented on the 28th October. for London will be conveyel via Bombay without transhipment, arrising one weak later than by the ordinary direct route rib Colombo.
STEANERS EXPECTED..
To D. DR...stomer Consandra, from For further particulars regarding FLIGHT Hamburs":"4 Bingtiporn on the afternoon of the and Passage apply to the PRNÏYBETAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Ofica, Hongkong. *
The Contents and Value of Packagės oro re- quired to be declared prior to shipment
.
[1
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading-
E. L. WOODIN,
Aeting Superintendent. Hongkong, 24th Doorber, 1986,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON SINGAPORE BATAVIA, CO.
- LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN, AND BLACK SEA-POETS MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA; ALSO.
LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX, DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP.
24th De or, and may be expected hore on or zboat the t January,
The Union Line steamer Wealmerth laft Sin-
pero on the 25th December, and is dan kere on
or about the 2nd January,
The Navigazione Generale Italians steamer Bormida left Singapore on the 26th December, and is dus here on or about the 2nd January,
The Ben Line scamer Benglor left Singapore on the 27th December, sugl may be looked for here on or about the 4th Jammary.
The Glen Line steamer Glenogle left Srga pore on the 26th Decoraber, and is due here OIR the 5th January.
FONT-OFFICE NOTICES.
When Correspondence has been mis-sent or delayed (both of which are liable to happen sessiocally) all that the addressee zd do is to note on the cover, Sent to Of Roscived at 7 par, or us the case cay be, and forward it, without any other writing whaterar, to the Postmaster Guneral. This should be noted on the first time cause of complaint nceurs: it is a mistake to late mattors pass fe har of giving trouble, a tree which, early gives MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and more trouble in the end. CARGO, will leave this Port for the abov TOCAL DELAYER-No delivery is attempted places.
ou board Ship, at the Peak, Kowloon, Abordeen, Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon&o.. not at any rivate house (oren though don as well as for Marsailles, and accented in mamed in the vins when there is a plan of transit through Marsilles for the principal since nearer, at wk delivary can be effected. piams of Europe.
The doleadaste wera fined $5, or in default ghisa Fire Insurance Osmany's Shara-859/41vou up to die by all the Doctors, bad boon Captain T. S. Gardner, will be despatched for LONDON, NEW YORK. BOSTON, BAI-}-
three weeks' hard labour,
The Alik and three others ore charged with similar offance at No. 16. Taipingshan-etreet.
Juspector Brempor conducted a raid on this house, and of those gambling inside three were caught, Te Alit being seized on the stairs, ha having bom acting as watchusu. Tee Alik hazon * previous occasinà noted as infarmer, in which papacity he acted in the prosecution against lokangs,
159 Alik was fined $50), and the other three
$5 each.
LARGENT.
He Shung, gardener, før stealing clothing to the value of $1.50 belonging to as Chan Atong at Yumat, on the 30th Novouber, was son
tenosů to 14 days' hard labour.
OPIUM CASES.
Cheang Chung, coolio, was fined $. and in default, was sent to gaul for three weeks for un licensed pression of prepared opm
Cheung Kiz, orolie, with three, prior convic tioua against him, was fined $25, and in defacts was committed to prison for two months for a
like fence
OLLA FODNIDA.
-----
The Sritan of Muscat bas 6591 six magnificent Arab horses to England presest to the selected from his large and splendid stud, which
Queen. They arethoroughbred simuls, specially
is one of the finest in the world.
por base.
Hongkong and Whampce Dnek Company's
Shares-133 per cent. pirm, sales. Hongkong, Canton, and Mic Storboat Co.'s
Soros-$1 per cent. gr. sula.
spetily cared by some Patent Medicine. It was the above Perts on MONDAY, the 3rd January, the circumstance, as was said that the Vicar of related with the more implicit eonidence from at TITE P..
For Freight or Pacugn, apply to
DAVID SASSOON. SONS & Co. Lianrystyd was familiar with the facts, and could
Agents vouch for the truth of the report.
12130 Hongkong, 29th December. 16.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
Having a little enriosity to know how such Indo-China Stein Navigath Co.'s Shares-stories grow in travelling, I took the liberty
5 per cent. discount, solle.
while at the village of Llanrygstyd to call upon China and Manila Steamship ompany, Limited the Vicar, the Rev. T. Evans, and to enquire.
-per sent. disvonat, zeina}.
about this woudorfa oure
per dare.
Douglas Steamship Compar. Lunited-18 Hongkong Gar Company's hara-8125 per
shule.
Hongkong Hotel Company's ares-$195 per
intai Super Refining Compal
Bhare...
par share
Limited-$120
Though a total
wwwww
NOTICE.
TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS
THE COMPANY'S STRAMRES WILL CALL AT
TUESDAY, the lit January, at NOON. the Company's Steamship YANGTSE," Commandant Lormier, with
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noox, The Posta Guide for 1996, revised to data Cargo will be received on board until 4, wil be found in the Daily Prest Directory. Spec and Parole until 3 r., on the luta p. 85 large edition, p. 741 small edition. This January, 1887 (Parcels are not to be cautis the only authorited completo Summary of co board they must be left at the Agency's Postal information pablished in Hongkong. Offae) Contents and value of Packages are required.
The mithorised List of Mails in For further particulars, apply at the Co-connection with this paper is the one publiabed twice each day in our Extra, which is always runy's Offoe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, corrected to a much later hear than that given
below. Hongkong, 30th December, 1886.
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTALSTEAM-irist, át 9,00 AM.
SHIP COMPANY
Agent.
SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS day the 3rd inst., at 2.30 p.m.
AND LUGGAGE- N.R-CABOD CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH HILLS LAWING FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN RUSSIA..
1887, at Noon, the Company's Steamship NECKAR" Captain H. Banr, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port se sbove.
stranger to bin, both he and his wife most STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, KOBE, AND (N MONDAY, the 24th day of Jannatu graciously entertained me in a half eco- versation, principally touching the case of Mr. Pugh, in which they seemed to take a deep sad sympathetic interest, having been familiar with to there most zamarkable care. The Vicar his enfferings, and now rejoiced in what seemed
remarked that he presumed his name bad beon
NAGASAKI. (Passing through the INLAND SEA).
Company's Stazmakip "STETIIN."
Captain
TO JAPAN. THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO. CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE:
Y!
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
AND
STEAMERS.
A MAIR WIEL CLOSE. For Snigoa-Per Fers, to-morrow, the 2nd
For Straits and Celaatia-Per Japar, qu
For Simits, Colombe, aut Bombay-Par Prudoru, u Tuesday, the 4th inst., at 11.30 -M. For Sydner and Melbourne.Pow Cairngorm, on Tuesday. ho 4 inst., at 44) 23.
For Nagasaki, Kos, and Yokohama--Per Thibel, on Thursday, the 6th inst.. at 5.00 pm.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET,
The French Gontract Packei. Fangtué will bə despatched on TUESDAY, the 11th January, despatched for San Francisco, vid Yeke and places beyond, vid Naples; to Saigon, THE Steamship OCEANIC" will be with Mails to the United Kingdom, Evropo,,
Luzon Sugar ReGuing Compat Limited-S3 counested with the report from his hazing men. Jabors Ports on or abunt the 3rd January, 1887. Specie and Parools until 3 r.., on the 23rd of ham on TUESDAY, the 11th January, Struits Butelorente, Eatavia, Burmah, Ceylon,
per share
Hongkong Is Compiny's Bees-310 For
aksra
Hongkong and China Bakery Cupaay, Limited
$10 per shuar. Perak Tin Mining and Sung Company
$10 per dare.
Panjow and Sunghie Dee Santan Mining Company, Limited-$14 peshare, sales and sellers.
tioned the case to Mt. John Thomas, a chosaint of Llanes. He said Mr. Pagh was, formerly a resident of their parish, but was now living” in the parish of Llanddeinol.
character se a respectable farmer and worthy of Te strorgly vouched Mr. Wm Paghe credit. I left the venerable Viar with alivelier! sense of the happy relation of a pastor and people, tealing that he was one who truly sympathised Į with all who are afflicted in mind, bady, or estate. Go my return To Aberystwith, I was impressed with a desire to see Mr. Pugh, whose reputation Hongkong Rope Manufacturing ompany, Li-stood so high. His farm is called Panorm-Mawr,
mited$5 per share. Hongkong and Mac Glass Maasturing Co, aumit of a smooth round hil, overlooking a signifying above the dingle," situated near the
Limitad por cent, discou
| besutiful yalley in which is situated the lovely
Perak Sugar Cultivation Copar-Th. 18 per
sbate.
E. P. W. will leave for the Cargo will to received 02 Board until 4 P. Shipping Orders will be grated till NOCK
For Further, Particulars, apply to
January, 1887. (Parcels are not to be sant on MELCHERS & Co., Board, they must be left at the Agency's Oce).
Areita.
Contents and Vales of Packages are required. Hongkong. 28th December, 1888.
17 The Steatror has splendid Aceommodation
and carries a Doctor and Stewarde AUSTRO-FUNGARIAN LLOYD'S Linen gan be washed on Beard. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. For Further Particulare, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG,
Agente. COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SALD. BRINDISI & TRIESTA. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA,
MADRAS, PERSIAN GULE, BLACK SEA, LEVANT & ADRIATIO PORTE). THE Company's Steamship
"PANDORA,"
.
A noble lord, who is the owner of a horse that A. S. Watson & Co. Limited per cautivyoantled Church of Llanddciuol. Lefound Captain P. Merse, will to despatched as above bas lately mado mwa stir on the turf, and whose Fromium. betting mount has been unsettled for nearly a Singapore Insurance Company, mitad. 821 your part has just succeeded in compounding with
For share.
the bookmakers to whom he is indebted, the Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 2 per cent.
having stepted a "first and final dividend of
praziam.
pranian.
,
six shillings and sightpones in the pound. Two Chinese Imperial Loan of 1836 B3 per cent 'similar compositions are now in process of arrangement
Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 par cant.
prajzm.
The Photographic News says:-"It is some time since we gave partionlara na to the method adopted by Dr. Mach, of Pragna, for iscuring a photograph of a projectils in Che doorss of i flight, and it see that Salcher and Riegler have obtained similar photographs, thany of which show in a remarkable manner, the head of condensed air which procotos the shot. It is this boat of condensed air which makes it al most impossibla svan for the most skilful rille- man to fit an aggshell suspended by a longlah thread; and doubtless it is this 'head' of con densed air which first wounds when an animal is hit by a rifle shot."
The "Colonies" will not bo reopened. In Jans the Queen will lay on the site of the present temporary buildings the foundation stone of the Imperial Institute, which is to bave the form of a series of conrta radiating from a great eonatal hs. The Institute is to be a complete colonist Pmuseum, and wit in no way interfere with any existing corporation. It is to be probably sup plemented by a commercial exchange for comparison of "home, foreign, and colonial pro- dusta," which will be built in or near the city. It is side that the existing "Colonies" may, till the permnzont "Instituto" is completed, bosomaits temporary abode.
Chinese Imperial Government 1825ollar Loan
- par sent, premium.
HONGKONG TEMPERATRY,
(Thom Mata. FALCON Cole Kagem).
Barometer-
Пологовит
Barbetar me Baroster, Thermometer-9 1.2. Thermometer--| D-Mannose- Thermometer-1.x. Trovanette. (the bob). Thermometer.. (Wet bab). Thermometer-be. (Wet balbti... Thermometer-Maximrun wu Thermonatay-Minimum (over nichts ......
10.180
CINA" COAST METEOROLOGAL
REGISTER.
Sob December, 1976, 51 & 2,16
W7p.J.
STATION
Man
29.91
Halubong 14.02
In consequence of the adverse roporin made longkang upon the pattern of the Enfold-Martini rifles Any
For... issued early this year to the troops at home for Shanghai... 20:31 experimental parposas, the War Office has just
go
TATR
despatched to Fortsmuth. Aldershot, and the wack.to Bchool of Muskotry, Hythe, a number of wreat pona foe furiber triols, which vary in many re spects from these recently tried and returned, 'the results having been laid before the lately re- constitated Small Arms Committee. The ow ride zust sent out has been deprived of several of the improvements upon the Martini-Hoary Manila which appeared in the first Euffeld-Vertici, šo |
Honig hork that in many respects there is a ratura to the Amay wospor with which the Regulars, Mitin, and Volunteers are now armed,
The Monitur des Grande Travazz públishes a long account of the gigantis tower which is to form sprominent feature in the Paris Exhibition of 1885. The site finally decided on is between the Pont d'leos, on the Bains, and the Exhibi-; tion building. The first stage of the Tower will bs 60 aftree above the ground. At this level there will be a gallery all rooud. 15 metres wide. The superitial area will be 4,200 metres, and the space will copied with safes, a restaurant, do. On the second stage, at an siovation et 150 métro, there will be a large glasscovered climber.
for the purpose of scientifle experiment. The
Haiphong.
Foocho Sinugby.. Suga
mosies).
$1,10
907
Weather!
The Basteles dies not appens to have changed appré future and the bumility are moderate and the wellies int
Mr. Pugh, appareatly about 4 years old of on the 4th Jan. 1927 at Noon.
For Further Particolara regarding Fright melium eight rather slight with a pleasant
ad intelligent face. I told him I heard of his and Passage, apply to the Agony of the Com great affliction and of his remarkable and almost pany, Prays Central. miraculous relief, and that I had come to learn from his own lips, what there was of truth in the reports.
Mr. Pagh remarked that his neighbours bad taken a kindly and sympathetic interest in bis case for many years, but of late their interest had been greatly awakenal by a harpy change in his condition. What you report as having heard Alrond, said he, is substantiully trus, with one ception. I never understood that my case was ever given up as hopeleas by any Physician. I have been tronted by sovorel Doctors hereabouts. ne good as sny in Wales, hut nufortunately ng pacription of theirs ever brought the desired relief.
Early in this last spring I had a etill mare severe spasmodic attack, and my family zī neighbors became alarmed, believing that cer- teidly I would not survive, when a neighbour, who had some knowledge, or had heard of the medicina, sout to Aberystwith by the driver of i
0. BACHTRACH,
Axeut Hongkong, Bth December, 1886.
OIBB" LINE OF STEAMERS. SYDNEY (DIRECT AND MEL
BOURNE. NEE Departure of the British Steamer
FOR
Hongkong, 28th December, 1986.
FOR HAMBURG, DIRECT. THE 33 L. L. 1. German Brig.
*ADOLPIL"
TH
17
at TURCE P.M.
Copnection being made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Jagny Ports,
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address ia fall; and name will be ressived at the Company's OReq, until Frye p.m. the day pr Tious to failing.
India via Madras, the Australasian Colonies, Adon. Natub and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, sud Gibraltar.
The usual botirs will ha observed in phaing the Vails, &n.
The Post OfEco declines all responsibility for Unregistered Letters containing Jewellery. to.. RETURN PASSAGES.-Passengers, who have and, where Registration has been neglected, will
paid full fara, re-embarking at Sse Fruncise wake no enquiries into alleged losses of such for China or Japan (or vice versa) within six letters.
months, will be allowed a discount of 20%, Erom
Return Fare; if re-embarking within one your,HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT an allowance of 10 will be made from Return Fare. Pry-Paid Return Passage Qrders, avail.
31AILS. THE ENGLISH MAIL.
able for one year, will be issued at a Discount The following hours are lisorved in closing
Jobiness Focks, Master, wil! load here for the of 257, from Belnen Fare. These allowancer | Mails, &c., by the British Contract Packet::-
do not apply to through fores from Chino and
Day of Departure. above Fort, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
Japan to Europa.
Noos-Money Order Ofies closes. MELCHERS & Co Consular Invoices to secchipsny Cargo des-2.00 --Registry of Lotters consos. Post- Hongkong, 10th December, 1886. [2314 timed to Ports beyond San Fransisco should. to ing of all priztad matter and patterns wase3. sent to the Company's Ofoes, addressed to 3.00 PM.-Mail alesed, except for Late Lotters. FOR HAVRE AND LONDON.
the Collector of Customs, San Francisco, THE 3/3 L.II German Ship
"THEODOR RUGER” Meyer, Maatar, will load here for the above Pert, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KÅRDENG & Co. Hongkong, 30th October, 1886.
|48
* "CAIRNGORM.” Captain Pearse, is POSTPONED and TUESHE DAY, the 4th January, at FoGE F.M. For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co,
Mausgere.
[2458 Hongkong, 30th December, S.
THE "BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.
'the Orauibus Post, some seven miles distant, and irHÉ British Steamer
fetched a bottle of Mother Saigal's Catative T
Syrup.
"BENGLOE,"
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. $3 L. I. 1. Americas Ship
"HARVESTER". Taylor, Mastor, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatok.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Yongkong, 4th December, 1886.
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Com pany. No. 50a, Queen's Road Central.
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. Hongkong, 23rd Docember, 1886-
[4
U. S. MAIL LINE,
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER. LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING T YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
3.10 P-Eelters may be posted with lube fog
of 10 conta urti 3.30 PM. the Post Ofios aloses entirely. 8.40) Mate Letters inay be pretend on board the packet with late foo of it cents, until time of departure.
THE FRENCH AND GERMAN MATES. Day before Departure,
Garman 5 r... Money Order Office olosse.
Mail 4 P.. Post Oo closes, szoept the aight box, which is always open out of office
kom
Day of Departure.
THE U. 8. Mail Steamer "CITY OF RIO, Past Office opens,
JANEIRO,
orases. Posting of all printed matter and patterns conses. San Francisco, via Yokohama, on FRIDAY, [32 the Mad January, at TERCE PM, taking 11 A., Mail closes, except for Late Letters.
Passengers and Freight for Japan, the Wnital 1110 AM., Letters may be posted with Late Fee
of 10 cents until States and Europe.
Through Bill of Lading issued for trans-1130 m., when the Post Office closes entirely. portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, 11.40 A Tate Letters may be posted on board to San Francisco, to Atlantis and Island Citian the packat with Late Fee of 10 Cents until,
time of departure. of the United States, vîî Ovorkand Railways, to Sauermild, Master, shortly expected here will Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
THE 33 III German, Ship
*COLUMBUS,"
This medicine they administerod to me secord-Captain Farquhar, will be despatched as above load for the above Porta, and will have quick; in Merica, Central and South Americs, by the PARCEL POST TO THR CONTINENT OF EUROPE
ing to the directions, when to their surprise and dalight no loss than my own, the spasm ceased, I became at ease, and my stomach was calmed. My towels were moved as by a gentle cathartic, and I felt a senso of quiet comfort all throngh suck. as I had not baloro realized in many years. I osatd walk around the horn and breaths com fortably in a few hours after I had taken the medicino 'have continued to take the medicins daily now for something over two months, and I
on or about the 5th January
-For Freight or Passags, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & C...,
Agents. Hongkong, 29th December, 1886.
STRAM TO YOKOHAMA via NAGA- BAKI AND KOBE. (Peasing through the EWLAND BEA).
dospatak
57
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 15th November, 1888,
FOR NEW YORK.
can lay down and sloop sestly at nights and Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading to
have not since had a roonerance of thinse terrible spasme and sweatings. I have been so long
broken down and reduced in my whole system
that I have not tried to perform say very bard
CHENCLPO.
HEP. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamship
HITE
out-door ister, deeming it best to be prudent will have for the above places on FRIDAY, the
fest by over-oxartice I may do myself injury, 7th Jannary, at DAYLIGHT.
before my strer, th in fully restored. I feel that
my stomach and bowels have been and are being thoroughly rengrated and renewed by the modi-
cine. In foot I feel like a new mat.
Believing this remarkable cap of Pyapaptio Asthma abould be known to the public, I beg tɔ,
E. L. WODDIN,
Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 35th December, 1880.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
submit the above facts as they are related to me. FOR FOET DARWIN, SYDNEY AND
FT. W. 2170-21
rialet hapta for N. vikada guru isinge Kiana,” “bak NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS. DOBERCK! Welther the CAPTAINS, the AGENTs, nor the Hongkong Observatory, 31st December, 1880WYER, will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contrasted by the Officers or the Cress the following Vessels during their stay Jongkeuy Harbðar :-----
METLOBOLOGICAL BEGISTER.
weight of the Tower will be over 5,000 tons, but ingemeter
it will be so wall distributed that the pressure on Ceisparatore.
the foundation will not be greater than that of Hemdity any building of crdinary construction. The first Direction of wind
Korer of wind
→
MELBOURNE, VIA SINGAPORE. THE Company's Steamship'
TH
"CHINGTU"
J. D. C. Arthur, Commader, will be despatched as zbore on MONDAY, the 10th January
FOUR P.M.
BY URREAN PACKET.
Company's and connecting Steamers.
Through Passage Tickats granted to England Sealed parcels not exceeding 7ths, in weight, France, and Germany by all traus-Atlantic lines no 2 fet in longth, breadth, or depth, may now be forwarded to the Contineat of Europe by 12185 of Steamers.
RETURN PASSAGES-Passengers, whe harn the four-wookly direct German Pankets is. paid full fare, re-embarking at San Francisco Bremerhaven at the rates siated below. For the for China or Japan (or ice seren) within six sent this roate only is available bus of months, will be allowed a discount of 20 f from these packets, but parcels may be forwarded to. Return Fare; if ra-omborking within one year, certain countries fortnightly ris London as Tibbstis, Master, will lead here for the above an allowance of 10 % will be made from Return baratcfore.
A receipt will be given for such parcel. Parcels Fare. Pre-paid Return Passage Orders, avail. Port, and will have quick despavol
For Freight apply to
THE 33 LII American Schooner
• HAROLDINE,"
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 7th December, 1886.
FOR NEW YORK
A I American Bask
·
opened
able for one year, will be issued at a Discountmast he marked By German Paeket.
Each parcel mas ba sealed in such a way sa bo of 25, from Return Face. There allowancer [53 do not apply to through fares from China and reader it impossible that it should
without detection. The sender must supply a Japan to Europe.
declaration of the nature, value, and net weight of the contents, and of the gross weight of the be printed form for this declaration
2
"FRED. P. LITCHFIELD,” Captain Young, will load here for the above Fort and will have quick des patok.
For Fraight, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 12th November, 1886.
THE
FOR NEW YORK 3/8 L. 1. 1. Amerison Bark
HAYDN BROWN,"
[50
The attention of Passengers is directed to the asperior Accommodation offered by thisSteamer, in First-class Saloon and Cabins are situated for | ward of the Engines. Spend Class Passenger are accommodated in the Poop A Bufigerul- ing Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions throughout the entire voyage. For Fraight or Pasage, apply to .
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents 3/3 A I. I. American Bark Hongkong, 30th December, 1886. (2454
C. H. Havaner, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 24th Decembar, 1886.
On date or lateUTO, Brit. bk, W. Kaithows-Order.
DEBO, Brit. atr, George-Aroholi, Karberg LOVA, Amr. bk., Noyes-Moishers & Co. CBLDER, Brit. str., Rowi-Archoli, Kar tberg & Co.
Free.com day
ut 1 pc.
at 10 b..
& Co.
50.13
80.07
SL
16
9.0.
E.
W.
.1.
1
◊.
L-BAKOERTEe roduoɔd, bə 29 degrees Fahrenbait and Tr
the red of the way outlet al bailedtbr.
2. TEMATURE in the ehade is dezrom Fabrehsil,
Huurin perveni oftaturasion, the humidity o elyesturature with unclature being 100
60 metres will represent as much weight as the Weahor remaining $40. It has been calculated that Rato the Tower can resist a wind force of 270lbs. to ti aquars foot, corresponding to a totaj presize of 2500 tons on the whole building The most violent storm in Paris has never how pressure of more than 100lbs. f the square foot. The Towar will, therefore, he safe from this danger. The carillation of the buikding is alic expected to be very alight, zamiely, "75 of a centimetre at the summit. The height of the
› Tower will probably vary by 20 centimetre, socording to the temperature. Every prevention will be taken be protect it from lightning by the
L-DesertON OF THE Were to two port S 5-Poco THE Win accordingt K-STATE OF TE Warese: B. vaky G. detacherl olanda 17.drazing rain 8. Log: G.gloomy, H. ball; I light- Maps Overset; P. painiojakówója; S. tqually, li, zala a 8.com, T. thuador, V. visibility; 15, dew (est), -BACK in innhm, twatha and bandedthe.
W. DOBERCK:
VESTER, ART. ship, Taylor-Ordet.
TIE N. BAKGs, Anr. hk, Banga--Master RA, Ger. bk, Bingo-Gasalves & Co. AN, Brit. str., Gardner-David Suseoon, *Soan & Co.
fa, DOONE, Brit. biz, J. Lyon.-Chinese.
NT. Ger. bk. Loder Wieler & Co.
Ger. bt, C. D. Janne-Siepesen & Co.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI.
THE Company's Steamship
-NECKAR"
TZENBERG, Ger. bk, Schonias-Mel-Captain H. Baur, vill leave for the bars hars & Co.
, Brit str., Heasley--Arnbold, Kar. Place about 24 hours after arrival with the out.
ward Garuran Mail.
For Further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co. Agents. "Hongkong, 28th Drumbor, 1886. -
Porg & Co.
ALIEN, Froach str., Homery-Messagerkis
Paritimes.
Hongkong Observatory, Slat Demagaber, 1889, Brit b., Martin Pantau & Do
|
HE
·FOR VICTORIA (VI)
ALDEN BESSE".
Freight will be received on board until P3. cu the day prarions to sailing. Pamel Packages will received at the Oleo until 5 PL. Es parcs day: ali Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of saras is required.
Cononlar Invoices to accompany Cargo destined to Porta bayonid San should be sent to
Francisco
be obtained at the Post Office. The parcel must not voutain any lotter, any artiole probibit ed by Customs rales, lottery tickets, ginen part of vines, liqnits (antees securely d) or the Company's Offices dangerous or offensive gods, or mast the in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector package bo of a fragile rature. of Customs at San Francisco,
A small burgu, aut exceeding six cents, may For further information as to Passage and be made for Custom Hoase purposes on the delivery of the parcel. Except Castors dues, Freight, apply to the Agency of the Corepay, this is the only charge the addressee will have to.
No. 50A, Queen's Road Contral.
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. Hongkong, 31st December, 1886.
FOR NEW YORK.
HE S/S LEI. American Barqueatina
THE
"RALPH M. 'HAYWARD."
pay.
13 Parcels must be posted bafora 3 r. on the working day next before the departure of the Garma Proket. For the conveniouse of, re- {sidents at the out-ports table of datos of devartare of the German Paekete from Hong kong is appended.
[2414 Captain Barter, will land here for the above
Johs A. O'Brieu, Master, will load here and will have quick despatch,
For Fraight, spply to
MELCHNES & CO
Hongkong. 18th December, 1886.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE SETT British hark
"JOHN TRAHEY,"
Port, and will have quick usspatoh.
For Freight, apply to
PANTAGE OF EACH PAROEL (Irrespective of waight, up to 71le)
For Gamery.
Lavorabiner $10
SIEMGSEN & Cɔ. Hongkong, 24th December, 1986..
156
Austro-Hunger).
gim
Dork
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.) THE 33 L. LI. Am. Bark
TH
Por Prance
Hon}
"Switz
6. Spain $1,3
Sweden and Norenz ...81də
For Portugal (Continental)......$1.70
Parcal Mails per Geroun Puckets else at Hongkong on-
12975 C. M. Noyes, Master, will lead here and willee. 24, 1866. March 19, 1827 June 9, 1887
Th. Ryan, Matar, will lead here for the above Port and will have quick despatch. ••
For Freight, apply to
"COLOMA.”
ave quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & C..
12201 Hongkong, at Docember, 1886.
NOW ON SALE. HOUND VOLUXES of the China Trade Report for the Year 1885,
PRICE, TEN POLLARS. Apply at the Daily Pens Office. [2285(Hongkong: January, 1886
'MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 7th December, 1896-
·
Ja. 22 1687. April 14, 1887. July 7, 1887 Feby, 19, 1997. May 12, 1857. Aug. 1857
No responsibility can be accepted by the Post Office for erroneous replies to verbal” q&quiries, or to notes addressed to subordinateofcéra The Overland | shroffs told off to spli staarps should sorpecially not be regarded as able to give vorrect informa- tion. The Postal Guide alone in the standard on all points on which auch information may be required.
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