taco at this meeting under a milo, 7166. ozdzia two mobi paces, 10lbs. extra; entrance, Tls. 5. Sova faricags
Mr. John's Susswind, lat. 11b. Mr. Brasoon's Bullion, 10st.
Mr. Rodney's Greetham, 10st.
FERING.
28th April,
· DESTINATION-
THE DAILY PREISS, WEDNIJDAT, MÁY 911, 1815.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING,
LONDON. &o., VIA SURZ CANAL. LONDON VIA, Buez Canal BREMEN, TIA PORTE of CALL MARSEILLER VIA BALCON, &C. VANCOUVER BC., VIL Konn, Sc. SAN FRANCISCO VIA T'HAMA... SAN FRANCISCO VYA Y'ILAMA....... SAN FRANCISOO. SAN FRANCISCO GENOATIA BOMBAY, L... TRIESTE
NEW YORK
no
param
NEW YORK vĩa Suez CanaU ... PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, &o. STRAFTS.COLOMBO, BOMDAY YOKOHAMA VIA NAGASAKI, KOBE YOKOHAMA AND KOBE........ YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.. NAGASAKI, KOBE, & TIENTEIN.
VESSELS NAMIN
CAPTAIN.
Autorso.......
Ancona (str.)...W. J. Webber Achillestetr.)
B. Bander Légnerre.......
Hayern (str.)......... MAlbans (85) Batavia (BIK) City of Fio (str.).... Océaula (str.). Protolag
F. H. Chow
sagao str Berenice (str.) Contesnil... Strattleren (etc.)......... Chingtu (str.) Khiva (dir.) Gener Malwa (str.) Monmouthshire (str.) Lydia (str.) Nestor (r.).
Hollow (str.).
Fow pinos in the Far East witness wash w (Mr. Ogle) 1
change of residents as the capital of the Coles (Mr.Dallas) 2
Ttial Empire. In the spring overy yema number 12ibs.........
of persons leave either for other ports or for (Mr.Hough) B
Europe and America; this year the number is urally large. The American Legation will Susowinal-favourite. Ten ponies faced the soon to nearly depopulated. Mr and Mrs. Rook starter but they did not got away till after three hill having left some time ago, and Mrs and futile attempts, Courcillor and Honesty being is Donby laing on the ove of departure. The frisky. When they Bually got away. Susewind Froosh Logation fa in the sus predicament. seam took the led with Councillor second and Dr. and M. Hirabot leave Shanghai by the Mont Blano third, the leader bring a couple of } Pransh. mail of the 5th of May, and M. and Tenght in front. At the Mormont, Bailioni me. Soulart by the following pocket. Our Had got into surond place with Grautbam third popular banker, Mr. C. S. Add, of the Tong and Councillor fourth, Suserindotinning to in kong & Shanghai Bank, goes home in a well érouse his load. The rat thres ponies kept their eamed farlough. From the British Legation positions in the straight, and the race finished the only departures so far known aro B, and follows-Susowind six lengths before Bullion, Mya. Ballook, as Mr. Bullock will take the place Grantham third, Wild Dash fourth, Councillor Causal Brenan at Tientsin. Sir Jcha fifth Mout Binod sixth, Tycoon seventh, Bastio Walobam goes to Korea about the und of next eighth. Time, Train, 521ean.
month In the Customs not many changes have The Marczu Brakes; valua, The, 100; for been made. Mir. sod Mrs. Ohlmer, who left some
China panies, bana Ads grilde at data of time ago, have not been replaced. Mr. F. E entry, that have con sad not won a race; Taylor takes the soting appointment of audit weight for inches ne per sonte; cutranco, The secretary Sir Robert Hart is preparing to go 5.Ona wilo and a quarter.
homo, and is expected to leave on the arrival of Mr. Min's, Reaper 11st. 7b...Mr. Baker) 1. James Hart, who is dus here shortly. Al 3. Sassoon's Hollyhock, ilst. Th......
ready woven now students for the Customs, of (Mr. Dullus) cvou nationalities, have arrived here. One won Mr. Carr'a Dendy, 11st. 1h...(Mr. Gamay) 3ders which language will be adopted at the A dozen pris turned out for this race, and among the new arrivals. The missionary bedy
studenta' meas, as there is not one Englishman aflar sorcral fake starts in front of the Grand has lost also several of its members Mr. and Mrs. Stand, they getaway fairly well, Badminton being Noble of the Ameripan Board Mission boving Arst, Belgic scoond, and Dandy third. At Emon feft last wools for home. From the Methodist possibility. A report was presented to the Faite Hollyhock led, followed by Badminton, Episcopal Mission Mr. and Mrs. Taft have gone President of the Fronek Repablis in Angmat Danny, and Sandpiper, but at the f-mile Reaper home, and Miss Soats is expected to leave next last year-relative to the introduction of our bad na lato cond place, Dundy boing third, oath.
Iodian at.bjects into Réunion, and a decree was and Senegal fourth. This position, was mVÍ U-
Among the departeres nos will be more signed by him, but the society cannot find that the tained to the -milo, but after this the ponies generally missed than Mr. Adila of the Hong safeguards required by the Indian Government failed out, Calore being a long way behind. Kong and Shanghai Bank. There is no phase of are provided for, and they continue their oppori- As the string along the Straight Reapereur social life in which his gonial presence mastica. In the course of the statement the Society way ahead soins two lengths of Hollybook, wie net folt; and his helping hand was everywhere. given historical review of the whole subject from was eight lengths in front of Deady. Ju this His sterfreg qualities and courteous manners the introduction af indentored ecotio labour inte order the leaders oure in, Senegal fourth, Saud. made bini fali natarally into the position of the Mauritius in the first years of this poentury up to pipor tifth, and Berrina sirth. Timis, Buin 50sec. commoa friend, and the good wishes of the for the present time. The document in taken from The CHAU-SEANG-KIUX CUP; presented by eign community follow him.
Boial roporte and other words, and shows that the directors and employés of the C. M. S.
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indh (str.).... Canton (str.) Verona (str.) ан Albany (str.)....... Antenorstr.) SHANGHAI VIA AMOY
Don Juan (str.)... MANILA VIA AMOX SWATOW, A MOY, & FOOCHOW Kaitan (str.)... SWATOW STORE HANGKOK Devawongse (str.)...
SHANGHAI, KOBE, &............... SHANGHAI SHANGHAT SHANGHAI
A. F. Rothbar
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FOR TEKIGHT ATLLY: TO...
" TO BE DESPATCHED___
P.&O.8. N. Co Hongkong || Butterfeld & Swire Konglong
Mulchers & Co. Hongkong Messageries Maritimes...... Hongkong Adamson. Bell & Co. Hongkong P. M. S. S. Co..**** Hongkong
Hongkong Melchers & Co.
Adamson, Bell & Co....
Butterfeld & Swire
O.&O. 8. S. Co.
Barolam
Hoogkong
Russell & Co.
A: Toguasso i
Hongkong Carlowitz & Co....
E. Parini.......
Hongkong
0. Bechrashɔn
'T. M. Breo...
Hongkong
Chrlowitz & Co.
C. W. Pero Arthar... RAIN
Hongkong
Hongkong
Hongkong
Caning
Hongkong
G. Poterson 1.. | Hongrong
Thompson....
Hongkong
Gyles
Hongkong
Mact
Bremner.
E. Parter ... Griar............ Marquez..... Ashton
P. H. Loff......
Hongkong
P. & O. S. N. Co. .......... P.&O.S. N. Cop Adamson, Bell & Co...... Biersen & Co...... Butterfeld & Buino
Butterfeld & Brire........ Messagories Maritimes...... Jardize Matheson & Co.... P. & O. 8. N. Co. Hongkong Adamson, Ball & Co. I...... Hongkong Butterfield & Swire.... Hongkong Brandao & Co. Hongkong Douglas Lapruik & Co. ... Hongkong Yuen Fat Houg.
"HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
(Ex. Faszokan k»0««m «11@mers.} NAT 9th,
Darematen-kšamiem Barometer van, Baropter-4-Ma Kheraamtb..... Thermöbler) FM
Thermometerð áix, (Wat be Thermomster) v.a. (Wel buibi......... Theater-àr,a. (Voi Luib). Theymonietar--Masimus me The-Minimum (over night?
29,07 70,0 „23,89
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81
METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.
The weather is getting to be very fine. We the society has always boon opposed to the N. Ca. for China ponies that lave never rnnare having our nemal quota of dust storms now introduction of indentured labour into magar- it any mesting in China - or
Hongkong and again, but connet grabla at them as they graving molonies, whether British or foreign. propious to date of entry at each meeting purify the air. His Majesty the Emperor profite In foreign colonies supervision by British officials l be won at tan, consentire meetings, or by the henntiful weather to make excations-un las almost invariably been refused, and a lorg three times all, by ponies, the basin fide pros the lake in the palace grounds. The marble as this state of things exists it will be the duty party of the same owner or owner weight bridge, which leads over this lake is consequently of the Boasty to opposs all attempts of the Icinl for inches per scale; sabranos, Tls. 10: 80 frequently shut off. It is rumoured that within By an order of the Queen in Conneil, made 50 Barometer per cent. of the entrance fees to go to the win three weeks the roadway norms the marble years ago, it was strictly provided that no
Temparature Bersatil the Cup is wor, when the second bridge will be closed altogether, which would indenture should be valid unless made in the Disution of wind
Humidity pony shall receive same; the remaining 20 por deprive as of the finest view in Peking, specially colony itself, and should in no caso exceed the Force of wind cert. to be allowed to soumalate, and the ne in Jans and July, when tho lotus flowers are in term of one year. Experiones has shown that Woather cumulation in excess of Tls. 500 (to be retained bloom. The new Northern Catholic Cathedral wire the safeguards contemplated by this Order Rait for a new Cup) in to be paid to the winter. fast approaches its completion. It will be nin Council have been calared the labourers have magnificent structure, far ranre beautiful than suffered in person, physically, morally, and the old church. This last mentioned building pecunitrily. will not be palled down. The Emperor: may possibly me it in time to come as a reception
One mile.
Dir. Mina Reaper, Ilat. 71...Me. Baker) Mr. Sassoon's Dokras, Ilot. 121b. (Mr. Dallas) Mr. J. D. Humphrey's Velocity, list, 120b.
1
2
An Important Discovery is announced in the
(01. Hart Buck) 3 ball for the Foreign Ambassadors, in which case Paris Figaro, of a valuable remedy for nervous After one false start the ten got away with mud made usefal. The audience is not unlikely decay. Thediscovery was condes by a missionary Velocity in rant, Reaper shenad, May. loss M
the bautiful large organ unght be repaired debility, payaloal exhaustion, and promustara third. At the mile Freeblich hat run into the to take place some time next year Let us hope i Old Merion; it him from a miserable first place; and Mag Bleason was second, Mont that the foreign Ministers will fusist this time do ; in saved bira fr Wo lose that Beérant third and by the time the mile was being received in the Palace itself, and not the Rev. Joseph Holmes, Bloomsbury Mansions rushed ne shange had taken place beyour inter to between asend Bloomsbury Square, London, WC, will send Dolores alvarong from sixth. to ifth, and with regard to the lateronures between Chinese and the prescription, free of charge, ea receipt of a Ewer to third place. Frashlidir soon after sp. foreign oviala at the capital.—Chinees Times.
self addressed stamped envelope."-- period to be pumped out. Tuo Monument was passed by Dolores ret, Reaper second. Ren- per was ahead at the Bushes, and after a to5-- ribly close tussle with Dolores won by ball a neok, making two wins in muccession, with tho same jockey in the midia Velocity a good tbird, May Blossom fourth, St. Gathard sixth Time, Luio. 11sea.
SEOUL,
20th April
The Koroan Mint has now riched one of the fast stages towards completion. On the 18th of April team was got up for the first time, the whole system of seventeen darent machines The YANICZY STAKES: vabi, Tis, 100; for were in motion, and their working was found China pozias; weight for inches as por scale; to be a perfect success. Considering that the winner of a race of two miles or over, 5lbs. entire internal arrangements. from first to extra; entrax.co, Tls. 5. Two cafles and a half fast, hava solely been managed by the two Mr. Sassoon's Forenter, Llat, 4lbs. (Mr. Read) 1 foreign engineers, Monars Eiet, and Districh, Mr. John Pock's Leap Your, 11st. tibs... ac little prals is due to these two gentlemen for (Mr. Hongh) ssful way in which they have accom Mr. Toll's Monte Ross, 11st. 4. (Dr. Baker) 3plished their task.
The fold consisting of eleven evenly matched Messrs. Appenzeller and Underwood, American ponies get away without a hitch at the first at-missionaries, left on the 15th for a three months' tempt. Foraster got the lead at the start and trip through the country to propagate the gospel, held it till the finish without losing an inch, and a scientifs expedition under distinguished Belvoir and Milliquaire were second and third till leadership is alunt to proceed norili, to discover the Loongfoi gate was resolied, where Dyboots the sources of the Tumea and Yaloo rivers. became second and Roulette third, Millionaire Another axpedition has started in quest of falling back to fourth. Passing the Stand for "Kore's mineral wealth," and we trust this the first-time Farenter way well in frous Dy expedition may ment, with more success than buola second, and then a line of three, Haulotte, similar ones in former years.
The construction of the Sexul-Fusau telegraph Leap Year, sad Monte Roza came together. Leap Year began to put cu extra speed from line is now being pushed on rigorously from the -mile and got into third place, but mas both ends, and is said will be completed in three unable to come up with Hunts Rowa, who was ((P) months. For the "beraaleau · task? «f second at the mtlo. At the Monument the organising the Korean army, three American order was changed, and it was too late for Squee-officers arrived here lately, (now altugelbor (our) zar, the favourite, to try for premier place, al-the serior and head of which is the celebrated though he attempted to reach second. After a General Hannibal Dye.
A fir broke out lately inside tha Falece walk good race they passed the judge's hox Furoster
early a length in front of Leap Year, Monto and was only sublued after harlog consumed Ross a good third, Squeezer fourth, and Mil-several official residences. Honaire Atth. Time, Smin, 55.
Spring is setting in, and lawn tenis is in full The CONSOLATION. CUP; valu, T. 100, foring in Chong dong.-N. C. Daily News
Correspondent.
ponies that have run sé this meeting and not won a race; weight for inoles as per sesle: outranos, TI. 5. Once round.
OLLA POD RIDA.
ON
COMMEMOTAL INTELLIGENCE,
TUESDAY, 8th May.
LONDON
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Bank Bille, on demanat.
Bank Bill, at 30 days' sight
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sight...
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Quotations are :--
MHARES.
137
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Shares-138
per cent, promimm.
Usion Insurance Society of Cunton, Limited-m
$86 per share.
China Traders' Insurance Company's ShareB
2084 per share.
North Okina Insurance-Tis. 265 per share. Yingisse Insurance Association Tik. 108 per
khare
Chinese Lesurance Company, Limited-185
share.
Ou Tai Insurance Company, Tinited-Tis. H
per share.
Canton Insurance Office, Limited—§74. par
shere.
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Bhares--
$325 per sbare.
China Fire Insurance Company's Bhares-$74
per share, sellers,
Straits Marias Imurane Company, Limited-
529 mom.
Straits Fire Insurance Company, Limited
$194, ar div.
Hongkong and Whampoa Pork Company's
Shares-33 per cent, prem. Hongkong, Canton, and facio Steamboat Cola
Share $105 per cear. pram, sollers Indo-China Steam Navigation Can Shares
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at 4 pm.
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Tankers Cheervatory, 8th May, 188.
VESSELS ON THE BERTA
FOR SWATOW SINGAPORE, AND
BANGKOK.
THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM.
SHIP COMPANY. LIMITED.
THE Company's Steamer
On 19th inst., at Noon.
-To-morrow. “
To-duy, at 4 PM,
Tomorrow, at Noon.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. FAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
·FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA.
On 15th just at 3.A.THE On 19th inst.,at 3 PM,
To-morrow, at 3 P.M
Quick dospatch.
Quick despatch,
On 19th int., at 10 AM.
To-morrow; at Noon,
Quick despatch,
On 14th inet.
On 12th inst, Daylight
On 12th inst., a
PM.
On 22nd last, Daylight On 11th inst To-morrow, at .. On 13th inst To-mo.row.
On or about 10th inst Today, at г.M. Qutele despatch. On 14th inst. On 11th inst. To-day, at 4 P.K. To-day, at Noon. To-day, at 11 ans.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, BRINDISI. GENOA, ANTWELF
BREMEN, AND HAMBURG, ・・ PORTS IN THE LEVANTE.BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS
A180,
Company's Steamer
"SINDH,"
MAILS EXPECTED.
THE INDIAN MALT Thus steamer Jigan, with the Indian mail, left Singapore on the 3rd, and is due hors on the 9th
instant.
THE FRENCH MAIL. The M Matesmer Sindh, with the oxt outward French mail, loft Saigon at 10 am, on the 7th, and may be looked for here on or about
Captain Mech, will leave for the above Ports Thursday, the 10th instant. on or about the 10th instant.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agoat.
Hongkong, 5th May, 1889, CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR FORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, AND
MELBOURNE. HE Company's Steamship THE
CHINGTU,“
Arthur, Commander, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 12th instant, at DAYLIGHT.
THE AMERICAR MAIL TPM. stapır City of Riu de Janeiro, with the 'American mail of the 14th April, laft Yokohama on the 5th, and is dua here on the 11h instant.
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THE CANADIAN MALL. The Canadian Pacific stramer Porthin, with Antos to the 30th altime, left Vascouver on that date, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 3-th.instant.
STEAMERS EXPECTED. · Tho N. G. L. atramer Bisnis loft Singapore The attention of Passengers is directed to the on the 3rd, and may be expected to arriva here superior Accommodation affored by this on or about the 9th instant, Steemer. First-class Saloon and Cabina are Bitustel forward of the Engines. Breand Cluss
The P. &.0. Extra steamer Kashgar left
+
Passengers are berthed in the Poop. A Refri Singapore on the 3:1, and is dus hore on the gerating Chamber ensures the supply of Freshth inst. Provisions during the entire voyage.. A daly qualified Surgeon la carried.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD A SWIRE, Agenta. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1888.
1583
U. S. MAIL LINE, PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIPCOMPANY. THROUGH, O. NEW YORK, VIA OVER- LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO. THE U. 8. Mail Steamer "CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO," will be tarpatched for San Francisco, vila Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the 19th inst, at THREE P., taking Passen
and Europe.
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALgers and Freight for Japan the United States
TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND-SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
AT
THE COMPANY'S STEANERS WILL CALL
SOUTHAMPTON ZO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE.
NB-CARGO DAN DE TAKEN ON THROTCH BILLS OF LADING' FOR THE PRINCIPAR PLACES IN Russla.
N WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of May; ON P.M. the Company'
"DEVAWONGSE,” Captain P. H. Loff, will be despatched for the abota. Ports TO-DAY; the 9th inst., at ELEVEN A.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
YUEN FAT HONE,
Agents. Hongkong, 5th May, 1988. “DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
877
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW,
(HE Company's Steamalip THE
**HATTAN,**
Captain S. Achton, will be despatched for the abova Ports TO-DAY, the 9th inst; at Noor, |instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage; apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,
General Managers. Hongkong, 8th May, 1988.
1890
FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY.
THE Spanish Steamer
"DON JUAN,” Captain Marquez, will be despatched an ahová TO-DAY, the 9th inst, at FOUR PE
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
BRANDAO & Oo,
Agents
J
Steamship BAYERN,”. Captain R. Sander, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port as above, CALIANO | AT GUNOA
Tho O. S. S. Co's steamer Antenor· Jeft Singapore on the 3rd, and is due kero on tha Aih instaut
The O. §. 8. Cała atostner Nenior left Siogd." pore on the 4th, and is due bore on the 19th inktant.
The Shire Lins stearer Haumouthshire loft Singapore on the Stu, and is due kers ou the 11th instant.
The Union Line steamer Motopedia. Jatt Singapore on the 4th, and may be expected to arrivo hero on or about the 11th instant.
The Gilểu Tine stearout Clensagler løft Singe
on the 5th, and may be expsetad here on or
about the 11th instant. Through Bill of Lading issued for trans The strome: Albany left Singapore on the portation to Yokohama and ather Japan Parts, 6th, and la due hors on the 13th inst. to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Taland Cities, of the United States, via Overland Railways, to Havans, Trinidad, and Demerara, sad to ports in Marice, Castral and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamers.
Through Fremga Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lices of Stesianca.
First-class Fares granted as follows:- To San Francisco
***...$200,00 To Ban Francisco and return, 250.00
available for 6 montba............} To Liverpool **** To London_muym
· 325.00
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon,
To other European points at proportionato Cargo will be received on Board until 4 P. rates. Special roduced rates granted t. Officers Sjedla and Parcels until 8 ea, on the 8th of the Army Navy, Civil Servise, and the MY, 183. (Parcels are not to be sent on Imperial Chinese Cantorus, to he obtained on Board; they must be left at the Agency's Office) spplication. Contents and Vaino of Packages are requiret
The Stommer has splendid Accommodation and carries a Dostor and Stownrdess.. For further Particulars, apply lo
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MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 14th April, 1888. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGELION. MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTE POSTE FRANÇAIS. NOTIOL
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO LOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS,
QALCUTTA, ADEN, SUEZ- PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS.. ALEXANDRIA, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF DEAZIL AND LA PLATA, ATBO, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX,
DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP:
N THURSDAY, the 10th May,
the Company's Steamahip MELBOURNE;" Commandant Leptorre, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECLE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above plos
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon- don na trell så for Marseilles, and necapted in |
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re- embarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice verval within one year, will be allowed a discount of 10% from Return Fare Thin allowmes does not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Europe,
Fraight will be received on board until 4 p.m. the day proviens to sailing, Parcal Packages will be received of the Office until 5 F.M. same day: all Panel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.
Coustur-Invoices to accompany Cargo destined to points beyond Bar Francisco in the United States should be sent to the Company's Offers in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to this Colloster of Customs at Aan Francisco.
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 50a, Union's Food Control.
C. D. HARMAN Agent. Fongkong, 3rd May, 1888.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE American Ship
THE
"PACTOLUS,”
13
Raraham, Mastor, will load here for the above Port, and will havo quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, 7th April, 1888.
tremeit through Marsailles for the principal |__.. pleoes of Europe.
RUSSELL & Co.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 3/8 L. I. L. Gormon Barque
''F. H. DREWS,”
706
Hongkong, 7th May, 1889,
(280
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noor, A. E. Rothbart, Master, will load here for the INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION | Cargo will be received on board until 4 P., above Fort, and will have a quîch despatel.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 4th April, 1888.
FOR SHANGHAI.
(Taking Cargo and Passengers at through ratos for CHERNO, TIRNTAIN, NEWCHWang," Han- Kow, and Ports on the TANGISZL) THE Company's Steamship
"CANTON" Captain Bremner, will be despatched as above TO-DAY, the 9th instant, at FOUR P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDING, MATHESON & 00.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 8th May, 1893.
[875
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
Specie and Parcals until 3 F., on the dih May, 1888. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the agency's | Onse.) Contanta and value of Packages are ||required.
For further particulars, apply at the Com rany's Office.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, 28th April, 1888. OCCIDENTAL ANDORIENTAL STEAM
SHIP. COMPANY,
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES. MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH
TO BE LET.
TO LET.
[799
HOUSE No.1, "CAMERON VILLAS," Peak,
Apply to
BELILIOS & Co. Hongkong, 3th May, 1888.
AMERICA, AND EUROPE: YEA THE Frave East.
OVERLAND HALLWAYS, AND
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
STEAMERS.
----
COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, FORT SAID, BRINDISI, & TRIESTE, Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA,THE Beship "OCEANIO"-vil-be
MADBAS, PERSIAN ŠELP, BLACK Sra, LEVANT & ADRIATIÓ PORTS).
THE Company's Steamer
Mr. Sassoon's Fair Sport, 10st. 9lbs............
(Mr. Dalba) 1 For cool impudence commend us to postage Mr. Rodney's Grantham, 10st, 191d
xtamp.collectors. A phpit of the public sclico) (Mr. Mayerinok) at Insterburg, an inveterate philatelist, had seen Mr. John Feers Bandaman, ilat b
no mero effective way of obtaining a complate (Mr. Hough) 3ceflection of Chiness postage stamps than ad- Abantiful start sont Fair Sport away with dressing a written request to no less a person the lead followed by fren and Rustic Fair the Emperor of the Flowery Kingdom Sport and Tycoon mate the running to the Eulf.. The Chinns Embassy in Borlin milo, where Grantham overhauled Trenon: and forwarded, to him letter with the corsted Fair Sport increased big loal by a length before amps, which his Imperial Majesty had gra the Monument was roasted, and Bandsman, wheviously candescended to vouchsafe him. hitherto had been in the ruck, begun to come- In the matter of soil reform Rajpootana has forward and looked good enough for second place, afforded a splendid example to the whole of but Grantham held his own Fair Sport first, India. Everyone is aware that the heavy ex Grantham cond. Bands third, Tycoon panditre which is. from pare force of custom fourth, Rustio fifth. Time, 2min, 43900. famehed out into on the occasions of marriage, The CHAMPION STELPOLARIS; a forood entry is one of the most grievous hardens the natives for and open only to winners at this meeting of this country voluntarily impose upon them. optional for the winners of the Consolation selves. Not unfrequently families are rained by Cup and the Roadsters' Plate, rot excreding the practice, and states are encumbered with 14 lande 3 inches in height; weight for ipokos load of debt that is novor abakan of. The natiros as per scale entrance, Tls 10; winners of two in this matter have shown themselves very slow Race, Tls 15 extra; of more than two Races to break from the trammals of traditionary sas- Tie. 10 extra. One-mile-and-a-quiler. em, and anything, therefore, in the way of an Mr. John's Sheewind, 11st. 1b.: (Mr. Ogle) indigential lead in the proper direction is pecaltar- Mas-rs Morgan & White's Silken Mead, ly welcome. This lead the Rajpoots have takon, 11st. Ib. (Mr. Roud) the whole of the various States baring banded together and manimously resolved to curtail cording to a fixed scale, these marriage - ex-
But, more than this, they have also Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited DODBEN
-590 per share.
Mr. Saseoqu'a Cazile, 10s 1910s (ORY)
Harbinger favourite, Susrwind well supported,
a
Ganges slightly. A fold of, woven faced the made a blow at the system of infant marriages,
124 per cent. discount.
China and Manila Steamship Company, Limited
-$55 per share. Douglas Stonmehly Company, Limited-850 ger
share.
Hongkong Gas Company's Shares-$125 for
Bhare..
Hougkong Hotel Company's Shares 3170 per
ehars.
Chian Sugar Refining Company, Limited-149|
per share, zelleza.
Luzon Sugar Railing Company, Limited-$57
Tr share.
share.
"BERENICE."
Captain E. Pexiui, ill be despatched as above TOMORROW, the 10th of May, ni Noov.
despatched for San Francisca, vid Yoko hans, on THURSDAY, the 10th May, at THREE PM. Connection being made at Yoko
TO LET.
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are trouble in the and.
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A NAJL WILL CEOSS,
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ESTRAELE COAL GODOWNS, 23, alleged losses of such covers.
FROM 1ST MAY, 1888.
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hougkong, 12th April, 1880.
TO LET
734
MAILS BY THE BENCH PACKET. The French Contract Paskot Melbourne will ba desiatened a THURSDAY, the 10th May, with bleils for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places barond, vie Murseillas: to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Dalević. Barmalı. Ceylon, Calcutta, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, and
has with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan A COMMODIOUS SUIT OF OFFICES the Australasian Colonies, Pondichery, Madras,
Parts
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in full, and same will be received at the
For Further Particular regarding Freight Company'ı Dilco until Five P.M, the day pre- and Passage, apply to the Agency of the Comviene to miling. pany, Freya Central,
-0..BACHRACK..
Agonk Hongkong, 1st May, 1999.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
Hongkong Is Company's Ebares-164 per
FOR TIENTSIN. THE Company's Steambip THE
"HOIHOW,"
First-class Fares granted as follows:-
[*
To San Francisco.............. $200.00 Tu San Francisco and return,
available for 6 months
350.00
To Liverpool.....
325.00
To Londoa
$30,00
To other European points at proportionate rases. Special reduced rates granted to Offere of the Army, Nuvy, Civil Service, and the Tmperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
starter. After some delay, eaused by Ganges, & and have fixed the are of the brido at 14 and oi Perak Tin Mining and Smelling Company Captain Gyles will be dispatched as above Passengers, who have paid full fare, ta
and one false start, the field gat away in lose the bridegroom at 18, ́ ́ order Buseyind earprising everyone by his
spirited dash to the front, and be held the load
$20 per share.
from the start. Harbinger got off in 9000Ed an engineer on board a flagship to be eslooted to Perals Sugar Cultivation Compary-Tia. 18 per place with Forerunner third. Cariola passed instruct the midshipmon in the rudimentary Hartinger hafors reaching the Loong fod gote, principles of the marine steam-engine. The in- shara.
It has long been a custom in the service for Panjem and Scorhie Dua Semantan Mining
Company, Limited-$11 per share.
·· mited--$50 per share.
premim, ex div. Limited-$161 per share.
· por ahuro,
premium, nom
preraitais, nom.
TOMORROW, the Tolli instant-
For Freight or Passago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agent..
1866 Hongkong, 3rd May, 183
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VILSUEZ CANAL.
"ACHILLEB,"
TOMORROW, the 10th May, Captain Anderson, will be despatched as skove
For Freight or Pamage apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 27th April, 1888.
“SHIRE” LINE OF STEAMERS.
-FOR-YOKOHAMA-AND-KOBE.
and the field mood in the same order.as far as struction, however, was by no means systematic Hongkong Hope Manufacturing Company, L the mile. Busewind first, Forarunner, second, or practical, and the midshipmen were not Cariole and Harbinger third and fourth. Pre- offered suy inducements to apply thecaseires to A. B. Watson & Oa, Limited-35 per cent.THE Company's Steamship careor last. At the pille Sawwind literally the study. The Admlealty have now made a rat away from the others as far as the Moan knowledge of steam and roaring engineering a Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., mont where, Lowever, the favourite, Harbinger, necessary part of the training of midshipmen Singapore Insurance Company, Limited-1 made a desperate effort and slightly improved A rodent oirealar directe tlust every opportunity his position, but Silken Mead and Cariale im is to be offered to their fer making themselves Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 B-5 per cent. mediately aparted, and their riders used whip acquainted with the main engines and boilers off and upur rigorously in the effort to catch Base their ships With this object they are, during wind. A close race down the straight as far as their two last year' service midshipmen, and Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 C-9 por ceat, the-winning post followed, but despite the as occasions offer to keep watch in the engine Chinese Imperial Inan, 1886 E-10 per cent. etconnons effort of Bilken Mead, Susswind got room and stokeheld in addition to the ordinary. home by an onay length in front of Silken Mand, routing of instruction. The number of hours Cariole third. They were closely followed by he has done as is to be noted and entered on a Société Francsiso dos Charbonnages du Tonkin Harbinger fourth, Forerumar fifth. Harbinger cartial of knowledge in staam which is to be did better time in his victory in this same event prodused on uddshipman passing for the rank last Spring, when he got home in 2min. 40beo. of sub-lieutenant. But it was better by one second thau Supersti-that he has kept watch for a certain number of tion'a win at the last Autum meeting. Suse dogs, a moted in the engins-room and stakehold wind's time was Zmin. 46jece.
that he possesses a knowledge of the mas of the The GRAND NATIONAL ÉTKEPLECHASE value, chief parts of the main engines and bollers, and
Tle. 160; for China ponies; weight for inches that he has practically prorad himself compotout STATION,
ruh a servico steamboat, instruction in the
The certificate will show
premium, nom.
35 per coat prom, bayers.
COAST METEOROLOGICAL
CHINA
REGISTER.
7th May, 188, at 4 km.
Wind,
•ATIOT
Flora
Martin.....
44
na prr scale; winners of a Steeplestisse at any last being given in his final year of service as a provions meeting in Shanghal, 6lbs. extra; nori-vinnara of a Steepiestase allowed Siba; midehipunan. The certificate, of knowledge inc entrance, Th. 5. Twice round a comese se steamand of his ability to take charge of a steam-- looted by the Stewarda.
best is to be given by the engineer officer of the Strapka Mr. Ring's Holborn; 1lat, elby. (Mr: Wallcarship, and to be approved by the captain. Mr. Dual's Janic 11st Sibe...(Mr. Hart Buck) 2
A statement is published by the Britiam ard Mr. Cagley's Othello, Jest 71ba. (Mr. Ramsay) 3 Foreign Anti-Slavery Society showing its policy The Grand National Steeplechase which is al with reference to contract labour. The question ways such an interesting event to the spectators, of the introduction of coolie labour into agar- who by this time welcome the jumping as an growing colonies has lately been led by the ATION, agreeable interludo in the long list of flat races, French Government, whe proposed that the brought out only four competitors, and it was a English Government should be asked to raind tame afer throughout outine got the best the prohibition of the exparistion of British neck. 30.1 of the start and held it for more then the rat Indian subjeste to foreign countries. Cortsing round. The first obstruction, in the shape of a porrespondence took place in December auglisi..... fence, was knocked down, but the other jamps last on the subject between M. Waddington Hinting... were taken very wascossfully by the quaristte, and the Society, and the Bociety sub-d till the last jump on the second round, where mitted to big Ervellency the reasons
which Sentinel atombled and fall. Fothorn. had got have acimpelled it always to oppose the into first place at the wall and dyke, and the importation of British Indian subjects into the accident gave him an easy vickory. He cleared colonies of any foreign country, Erenia Brkish all the barriers in good style, and got home colonies it was found that the proper protection. several lengths before June, Othello third; / --of few immigrants was almost a matter of im
Tokiu
•Hasils
the north bat)
29.91
6th May, 1628,
TA..
Grade
· The - Barometer has riaan in Tonquin,
for sex cuiher in blady, sool and met in
alome and rather day in the monRİN,
AVERW, DOBERCE Hongkong Observatory, 8th May, 1889.
HE Steamship
"MONMOUTHSHIRE,“
1777
Caring, Commander, will be despatobed for the above Porta on the 11th inst
This standar bas superior Passenger Accom- modation.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents Hongkong, 7th May, 1888.
1878 “ÖGDAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
FOR SHANGHAI VIA:AMÓT, (Teking Cargo aul Passengers at thronglirates for Nuoro, CHEFOO, NEWOHWANG, TENTEIN, INKOW, and Parte on the TaxOTSZE.), FIRE Company's Steamship
TH
." ANTENOR,"
Captalz Özler, will be despstobed as above on FRIDAY, the 11th iny.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWİRE; Agents. Hongkong, 7th May, 1889.
FOR NEW YORK.
TIKE 3/3 L II Amerissa Ship
TE
CENTENNIAL"
embarking at San Francisco top Ching or Japan (or vice vera) within one year months, will be allowed a discount of 10. This allowance. does not apply to through farea from China and 13a an to Europe.
Cenralar Invoices to accompany Carga des tined to points.beyond San Franoison in the United States should be send to tho Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs, Ben Francisco.
For further information a to Freight ur Passage, apply to the Agency of the Com pany. No. 501, Queen's Road Central.
CD. HARMAN gaat. Hangkong, 25th April, 1898.
|NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (FLOBIO & KUBATTINO UNTERD COMPANIES).
STEAM FOR
[+
SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND BOMBAY,
in the Ior HOOSE BUILDINGS. Apply to
G. C. ANDERSON,
13 Praya Central Hongkong, 23rd March, 1858-
¡611 JONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS HO
Goods wolved bu ́STORAGE st-Moderate Rates, in First-class Godewas.
STEAMER CARGOES discharged on favourable terms,
MEYER & CO.
[1278
Alsó Entire GODOWNƐ to LET.
Apply to
Hangtong, and July, 1887,
MOUNT KELLET-THE PEAK.
TO LET UNFURNISHED.** FOUR-BOOMED BUNGALOW with TABEE BATHROOMS, DRYING ROOM, ÁO. Apply to
Re Care of Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 9th March, 1858.
1510
TO LET. DOOMS 1x "COLLEGE CHAMBRES.” ROOMS
GODOWN in Ios House LANA, lately poupled by Mesars, BUTTERTELD & WIRE, from the 1st August:
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 30th July, 1890.
TO LET
SUUTA
Central, 13. Apply to
STOLTERFOHT & HIRST. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1889:
862
having connerion with Company's Muil Steamers TWO UNFURNISHED ROOMS, Praya
to ADEN. SUEZ, TORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, (LEGHORN); and GENOA ; all MEDTIZERANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTIVE, End AMERICAN PORTs up to CALLAO. Taldng Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAGDAD.
Company's Steamship
BIBAGNO,” Captain A. Tognazzo, will be despatobed us above OF FRIDAX, the 18th Inst; at TEN AN.
At BOMBAY the Steamers aro discharging in PRINCE's Doors.
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For Further Particulars regarding Freight | and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co,
Agenta, Hongkong, 4th May, 1895, OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. ~FUN NAGABAKI KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA.
THE
Company's Steemsahip "NESTOR."
T. M. Bearse, Master, will load here for the Captain Thompson, will be despatched as above
For Freight, apply to
TO BE LET.
Gibraltar:
The usual hours will be obsérvel in alosing the Maile, &c.
The Post Ofoe declines all responsibility for Unregistered Letters containing Bank Notes, Coin, or Jowallory, and, where Registration has been neglasted, will make no enquiries into alleged losses of such lalters.
MONEY ORDERS. 1-Money Orders are issued at Hongkong and Shanghai on the following countries and pinces, at curront rates ci exchange-
* Madeira.
Anvy
• Azores IK Bangkok. L-Delgian.
• Bermoda. Cacads.. Caaten.
• Cape Colcoy.
Ceylon.
+ (Constantinople).
• Cynene.
Denmark
* Fgypt-
* Falkland Is. kovehow..
• Gaubis.
• Germany.
• Gold Coast.
Gibraltor.
Hunkow.
Hawai
Hollow.
* Ifolland
* Honduras, (Br.]
Hongkong
Isetand-
India
Italy
Japan
⚫ Lagna.
* Maita.
• Manritics. Natal the Newfoundland.
New South Wales. * New Zealaul,
Ningpo. North Borneo. Norway. Fert Darwin.
• Portugal.
Quad.
• Š. Helena.:
• Seychelles.
Shanghai.
Birra Leone. Sunth Australia. Straits Sectlamante. · Swatom
* Sweden.
• Switzerim.
Tangier Tzamanis. United Kingdom. United States. Victoria.
Western Australia.
* West Izstios (British,
Danish, and Dutch).
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A SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE in Ecset bu drawn for say sam less than 6d.
-The commission charged is as followe (se MON TERRACE containing & CoMFORT cording to the currency the Order is drawn in.) ABLE ROOMS, 3 BATE Booms and convenient Up to 42, or $10, or 20 Rupans 0.20 crate. OUT-OFFICES.
A NEW STOBY has just been added to the SERVANTO QUARTERS.
Apply to..
12
UT $15, 20 Rapoes
0.40 exte
For $50, or 160 Rupeo
0.80 outs. 150 Expens... $100, -No Order must erosed £10 or $50 (unless drawn on India, when 150 rupeer in the limit) 125 or will more than two mob orders be issued to the same person,' in favour of the same payee, by the same majl
M JOHN WILLMOTT,
Hongkong Dispensary. Hongkong, 26th April, 1998.
TO BE LET.
-Money Orders on the United Kingdoja LARGE and WELL FURNISHED for even sms not exealing £5 are granted by A HOUSE in the Town, and also ONE at means of Postal Notes, as to which see separate
a little letamÓN.
A PORTION of " BraconerieLD ÁRCADE.” An OFFICE in BANK BUILDINGS
May
netice or the Hongkong Postal Guide.
6.—Sams not exceeding $50 may be remitted
· between the parts of China by mosna of Postage
BREEZY POINT," Possession on the 1st stamps, subject to a charge of one per cunt for
BISNER. VILLA,” POKPOLUM.... GODOWNS at BOWRINGTON,
Apply to
above Port, and will have quick deepatol
on SUNDAY, the 19th instant.
For Freight or Pasmre, apply to
DOM CARLOWITZ & Co. Tongkang, 6th March, 1839,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIBE, Agarta. Hongkong, 7th May, 1888.
STARP & Co.
Marine Honde..
1881
Hongkong, 25th Apell, 1888.
eashing them; or money orders can be granted at Hongkong or Shanghai on ports where there are Agencies of the Hongkong Post Office.
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 26th April, 1888. 1330) + By ions of Fostal Nates only.