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BREAKERS ABRAD..
THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESE. SATURDAY, JANUABY 478, 1888
25, Ceylon, British etz from Shanghai. 25, Namos, British str, from Hongkong 26, Viksang, British str, from Shanghai, 27, Clara, German str. from Tamul December DEPARTUSED, APARA
--FOOCHOW SHIPPING, poned. Such a thing might not come off mars 1 than oris out of half-a-down times, but on the December...ARBIYALGE, DENT afternoon of which I speak thors could be made, Irene Chinese str, from Shanghai: mistaking the brilliancy of this feat. Evershed was always a good tempered, player, although from his serious lock when playing one would agine that he derived but little pleasure from playing. Some few session ego Evershed and the Torkable giant, Donald Jowite, were on opposite sides, and it happened that the Stafford. sairs player fell into the ointsher of Donald An usual, he exerted himself to the utmost to wriggle away but the grip was too firm, and to the struggle the Tyke threw his man vary heavily, and rolled on top to make assurance, I ppose, dumbly sure. It took place within a few yards of the touch line, and ens could see thot
STORIES OF THE TOX.
21 Benglos, British for New York, 21., Haitari, British str., for Hongkong, 28, Loksang, British kn, for Shanghil, 2 Irene, Chinoso str, for Shanghal 27 Namos, British ar. for Hongkong 28, Ceylon, British sir, for London.
SHANGHAI SHIFTING.
DecemberMA AERITALE.
99, Store Noesiske, Danish str., from South. 20. Fooksang British ste, from Hongkong). 29, Anne Main, British bariz from Nagasaki. 29, Natal, French str., from Hongkong. 29, Empress of Chin, Brit, str., from Ycouver. 30, Chungking, British str., from Swatow 90, Chafoo. British str., from Swatow. 80, Kobe Marn, Jap, str., from Nagasaki, 80, Donau, Norw, st, from Nagasaki, 90, Alda, Amar'esh, from Vancouver, B.C. DEPARTURES.. Decembar
26, Empress of Japan, Brit. str., for 'couver.
9, Hormona, British str., for Nagasaki, 29, Wuchang, British str. for Choteo. 29 Achiles, British str., for Jopau.
29, Iroso, Chinare str. for Chinking. 30, Orestes, British str., for Nagamki 30, Orus, French str, for Japan
50. Empress of Chins, Brit. str., for E'kong. 30, Tordenskjold, Norw. str., for Kobe 30, Taiwan, British str., for Hongkong,
VESSELE PASSED ANJER. Doo. 12 Nod. str. Colebes, De Wyn, from Java for Padang
19, Ned bark Nachtegaal, Kimmerer, Des. 5, from Samarang for Delagoa Bay,
12, British ship Falcoabunt, Rabertson, Aug. 31, from Barry Dook for Singaporej
13, Austrian bark Stipsa, Sabor, Nov. 7, from Rebrion for Batavia.
14, British ship Ladakh, Johnson, Nov..20, from Manila for Boston.
14, Nel str. Ardjoens, Le Clerog, Nov. 7. From Botteringsfor Batavia,
15, British bark Calbarga, Dongins, Des, 3, from Minila for New York.
15, Norw. bark Rosita, Christiansen, Nov. 29, from Bangkok for Cadis..
16, Danish bark Fides, Sorensen, Nov. 12, from Caroline Islands for Azores.
10, British etr. Aries, Disney, Dec 16, from Batoria for Port Said, ' ́-
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It looks very much as if the Australien eriaketars are going to causs soros trouble in England. Already two of our most importans ematics are at loggerheads over next ebsson't ixtures hard things are being said on their side, and so stubborn are both poparly eu posed to be that it is fiffelt to see how the trouble in to be settled without some lom of dig- nity. Thokoenness of the rivalry between York shire and Lancashirin sporting matters is known throughout the longth sad. breadth of the land, but up to the present time the relations of the different organisations have been chinly of the Evershed felt too much vigour had been used and most amicable kind. They have had their ads some sort of protest. Atalino outshortly Bighis out in the apen, in cricket and. in foot. afterwards, the ball was pitched to Jewitt, but no our bad the tips of his fingers touched the ball ball the pandalaim of costing has sometirass favoured the White Rose and sometimes the than Evershed, who hnd certainly not been. "marking" the Yorkshireinen in line, was on- Red, and all this has been oxtremely beneficia? to sport, Everyons can admire this strenuous, top of him like a terrier, and by some move blond-stirring rivalry: it brings out all the best ment had the soventeen stone giant prone on the turf in de instant. From the suddennest qualities of the Briton, it stables murit to bocome duly recognized and rewarded, and is of the attack one soull see that it bad best Healthful and invigorating all round. Now it carefully planned, and presumably beth were appeare that both counties are desirous of a thoroughly satisfied with the tussle, for they kept pretty much apart for the rest of the match. ranging match with the Australians on similar
The little incident did not escape the attention data, sud at the moment neither appears in- clined to give way. The situation is regrettable of the Fourth Estate, although in the reports ir every pedes, and it will be the greatest of pilies if the game only a formal reference was made. if the visit of a team of professional cricketers to it. Of course, it is well known that Frank from the Antipodes is allowed to stir. EP Barton brewers, all three of his brothors having Evershed is connected. with the famous firm of bad blood between our northern neighbours.
gained distinction at one sport or another. Mr. From what has already appeared in this column it will be well understood that the writer of Sydney H. Evershed has captained the Midland there notes does not regard the proposed four Counties fifteen mony and many a time in the There is old days, and was himself a fine three-quarter of the Australians with any favour. no question of supremacy to decide just now. He played once or twice in the Sontà when the Colonists have unearthed a few more North watch, but I have no isoclleatian, of his brilliant man we may find it convenient to obtaining an international cap. His captaincy throw down the gage of battle; but at the of the Derbyshire cricket, eleven has given the present time I coneider the proposed tour Frestast satisfaction. -altogether inapportans. It has long been my
Thoro who deligat in following the music of firm conviction that the best of all cricket the agar pack my find the few cuesdotze county cricket, and I do not like to sen the fixtures of the first-class elovens upset by these concerning our friend Reynard of some little too frequent visita of players whosn first aim is interest. Baffen, the eminent naturalist, relatos to make sure of the fancial success of the that the for sometimes attacks bee hives and undertaking. We have seen Murdoch, and the nests of wasps, for what he can find to ost, Blackham, and Giffen, and Turner, and and that he frequently mools with sa rough s Palmer, and MeDaus, and Massic, and reception as to force him to retire, that he may Bonner and Spotforth, and the rest of the great roll on the ground and crush those that are cricketers from down under and we have ad- stinging him; but having this rid himself of his troublesome companions, he instantly returns mired their courage and their play. In the early eighties I honestly believe that these visits to the charge, and obliges them at length to from our cousins across the so did Engish forsake their combe and leave them ne a reward cricket al service. We had grown of his victory. When pressed by necessity he lethargic with a sense of security, and it will devour errion. The authority I bare just was not until our pre-eminence a very named refutes that be ones suspended on a aoriously threatened that we pulled ourselves ces at a height of nine fect, some meat, together and smote our hardest and our bread, and bones. The foxes had boon at straightset. The Bannermans, the Gregorya, severe exercise during the night, for no the Horans did an inmates amount of good morning the earth all round was benten by in their day, and to their enterprise and their jumping as smooth as barn door. skill Australian cricket owes a heavy dubt of Another authority, Pantoppidan, writes that gratitude. Could one feel persuaded that those when the fox observee an ottos go into visits were in the real interests of the game the water to fish he will frequently hide there could be little objection, but to my old himself behind a stone, and when the attor fashioned mind they appear to be nothing more or
comes to shore with his prey he will make less than money-making speenlations. This may suck a spring upon him that the affrighted sound harsh, perhaps, and discourtsons to our
animal frans off, and loves his honty bohind. own feel and blood as it were, but had there As sa instance of their cunning a fox us beon been a little plain-speaking in the proper observed laying a parcel of stocks' hoads in a quarter ban the iden was first mooded we should ow, and then hiding until an unwary erow not now be witnessing the angle spectacle came down for a morsel.Raynard would then of two of our most famous sporting gratis pounce down on his victim, and make short work of it. From Scotland comes the follow." and everyone I think will be inclined to sacord
Near the Falls of Clyde, on the them this slight meed of praise indulging in ing story: recriminations and retorts berdering on the summit of an awful precipice, a spot is showa spiteful. Our county arieket must, he safe where a fox once exhibited extraordinary ona guarded at all hazards, and they who have the ning. Being hard pressed by the dogs, ho interests of this game al hoort will do greatest seized in bis testh a fast hold of some pendulous service by ignoring the visit of the Australians shrub growing on the verge, throw himno altogether antil the nufortumte breach is closed acro the brow of the precipice, and after re Are minutes' cezvenation between Loreining there until the scent was strong, he Harks and Mr. & N. Horaby should be autrocovered the ground, and jumped into an ad- oient to stile the matter between the counties jaining thicket. Three couple of the land. smightway.
ing, hounds, in the eagerness of pursuit; actually rushed over the bank, and wen THE FALL OF THE CURTAIN- We have at last reached the end of the flat-shed to atoms. It is said that the for This is really a wonderful story oing assson, and can now count up the losses escaped and gaine, the progress or the retrogression to believe, but in the neighbourhood it f zada daring the sunny months. The year 1895 generally credited. In Leicestershire a for has not produced any animal of exceptional which had been frequently hunted was always briliangy, although in many respects it may be lost at a partionlar place, where the hours onla regarded as a remarkable sonson. Perhaps the never recover the scent. This circumsta most notablo orent was the success of Lord having goited some curiosity, it was discorored Hosebery in the great classig roo of the year, that he jumped upon and ran along a slipped which, following up the victory of Lodas in 1804, hedge, at the end of which was an aid pollard makes a raced likely to remain unbroken for oak tree, hollow in the mille. Ho crept into marya yasr. Admitting that the quality of the this hollow, and lay concealed until the alarm three-year-olds has been but madarate, followers was over. Once this retreat was discovered, of meing find some consolation in referring to however, it was all over with Mr. Fox, for sok- the deeds of one of the greatest horses of caring it once too often, he was driven from it and times, Isinglass. To go through four seasons killed. There are scores of SEcodotes to be told with only one dofout against the numerous of his canning and his pluck at the last moment, glorious victories is indeed a unique sobievement but the extract below from a work by Albertes for any animal, and furnishos additional evilenes Magnus, the celebrated naturalist of the Middle passing notice. He says: of the magnificent qualition of the Sterling Ages, is worthy ebook. We have been favoured with opportuni. When the fox is troubled with gants or fleas, ties of judging the speed of American racehorses, he taketh a mouthful of straw or soft. hay, cr and the skill of one of their most successful bair, and so gooth into the water, dipping his jockeys. Perhaps it may be said with some hinder parts by little and little; then the insects amorat of pride that in neither case had any betake themselves to lie head, which he keepeth feeling of envy been engendered. Suntas muy out of the water, which the fox feeling, or ay not be a great horseman from an dippeth gr.divath also the same under water American standpoint, bat whilst we have our to his month, wherein he heldeth the bay as Lostos and our Cannon we do not begrudge aforementioned, whereunto the flies run for them their coloured wonder. It has begu said sanctuary or refuge which the for perceiving that the your as a whole has not been a favour suddenly casteth it out of his mouth and runneth able one for the bookmakers, but whether this out of the water, by this means easing himself I no or not, as a class they may be left to take of all those enemies. tary of themselves. Happily, the season has Bot been disturbed by, scandals such as have
Truly, there is no bound to the ingenuity of disgraced former gears, and the outlook for the pan. During the last twenty years tremendous year 1898 is, on the whole, decidedly bright. strides have been made in bioyale construation, Be the superb taschines turned out by our Last week we had a short chat over a few of leading Arma to-day taktify. But it appears we the doings of Dicky" Lockwood, sad now I have Barrely approached the threshold of propose to devote a little space to another great oycling proper. for cargos Sitted with Brick and Cement... player, Frank Evarthed. There appears to be paouastio-tyred wheels are at present laxuries &C. Bakery. Hongkong & G. Gas....
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Layers retired from the game, but he has done so very but I am asetzred that before many years hare H. H. L. Tramways- $100 $90 little this season that there seems good grounds rolled by cycles driven by patroleum or some Hongkong HotelTM..... for the belief that we have son the last of him other foros of a similar kind will be common. Houglong foe........ At the first blush such a thing would appear to H. & K. Wharf & ... ona football feld. Although ho modo a repu tation as a three-quarter back in the earlier part threaten the popularity of cycling, but when Hongkong Rope. of his career, it was a forward that he achieved we come to consider that many persons who II.& W. Dook..... roost of his fake. How grand a man he was on already possess their horses and their carriages Insurances-
side can only properly be gauged by those who have taken to the wheel as a means of obtaining. rational exerpise there noed by no alarm sa të saw him play regalarly when at the height bit career. Week in and week out one critic the popularity of cycling dying out just yet I er szother found fault with his "gburling the have recently had an opportunity of inspecting Barzage," but with these blemishes perpelaally, one of these cycles driven by petroleum, and. brenght to the notice of the Rugby Union Com, although naturally much more cumbersome mittes le secured a place in the English fifteen than the safety bicycle or the tricycle, there is times ont of number, at a time, too, let it ba little to urge against it in the wog of appear horne in mind, when England was rich in sterlance. Their time, I opino, z not yet, but it ing forwards. In a big game there wore few may be much closer than many entleneste. more dangerous than Evershed, as those who have seen him soore in the international games tetify. No one for a moment would desam of playing eight forwards of his particular etamp indeed, I am not quite so whether it was altogether wise to play Evershed and S. M. J.Woods in the same match. But there need be no question ne to the enorme either of them were to the English fifteen when
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The British steamer Atamor, from Moji t Doo, had fine weather and fresa monsoon.
The Chinees reaser Heinys, from Shanghai: 31st Dec., had moderate N.E monsoon, fine and
game had to be pulled out of the fire. The clear weather, Burton FC. representative was probably as
well able to do the old pushing as anyone else, The Japanese steamer Mike Mar, from.
but he preferred to husband his strength for Bombay via Bingapore 26th Dec, had strong
an impetuous and powerful dash when the ball, monsoon throughout.
Was Icone. Evershed was just the build for
a Rugby footballer tall, well-proportioned, of
a splendid physicus, he was a veritable giert to hold when once in his stride. Few men had a: cleaner pick-up, and fewer still probably evald glide through an opponent's hands with such agility. He was no alippery or an bel to hold; badd a wonderful knack of finding openings, and when gave within a yard or two of the line was an almost certain scorer. - In his own particular sphere of action, it is doubtful if we ever had a better man; he was sure tackler, possessed a fine tars of speed, could drop and pant with, securacy, and had a "everve" that had to be seen to be appreciated. Tour 200M
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wad of swerving may be guessed when it is said that he ran past J. F. Byrno; the international back, an one nocasion I well remember just on if there had been sơ fall book on the fold. Evershod had broken. away from the centre of the', ground, had handed off half-a-down opponents, and had s clear course of thirty or forty yarda bolors the full back was reached. Byrne's qualities are well known, and as Evershod weat tear ing towards him it looked any odds against score, Just at the supreme moment when Byrne went for his man Evershed brought off the most astonishing "swerve" I ever saw, considering the speed at which he was going, and was behind the posts before the back bud-avares th09, to realise what had kap-
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2. Kwongmo, British str., from Wenshow. 21, Chungking, British str., from Shanghai. 26, Prayer, Norw, str., from Manila
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· Presiona · Co date day 4
at 30a.m.
H.-D. Eklel, Buj.
p.
·9016
20.21
SA10
59.
Highest open air temperature on the fat Lowest open sår temperature on the Takeonida AROKKIKE. Uned to 80 degrees Fab. ateral TEMPERATESH in the stado in desnes Fahrenbrit -Kqar in percentage of axtarition, the humidity at Bir satannyed with molaturs being 100.
STION OF TER WIRD En two points.
FORCE OF THE Word according to Boulart Scate. BETATE DE TIM. WRATEKE; b. hina nky v 3. detsobed clouds - d. driesling raios f. fog; g, gloomy: 1. hai: L'
vàền; wkowy to thunder ; fi ei
Nighting overdset; hepbymelly: c.
First starka
F. G. FIGG Thongkong Observatory, 3rd January, 1895.
MESARB, FALCONER & Co.'s RErez, Jan, 3rd,
D. #. Sarson, Eeg.
B. Shewan, Esq.
B. M. Gray, EaN. A. Biota, Feq.
CHİXE MANAGEŃ:
Hongkong
T. Jackson, 184. MANAGED: Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARD'FEE, ESQ. LONDON BANKERS-LONDON & COUNTY BANK- - ING COMPANY, KIMIZZIC
HowarÒNG-INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Account al the rate of 2 por Cent. per Annum on the daily balanos.
OK FIXED DEPORITS For 3 months, 21 per Cont. por Annum, For 6 months, 81 per Cant, por Antom, For 12 months, 4 par Cent per Annum.
DANST, JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 24th December, 1885.
krometer 8 A.K, 30.16 Thera. (Weekalb) 57HE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
LIMITED,
Barometer I P3008 Therm. 1 r.. (Weitalb) 18 Parmaleter 4 ...,50.07 Ther), 4TAL (Wetbulb) 380 Thermon 062 Theria, Maximum 60 AUTHORIZED CAFITAZ
SUBSCALEXT
· Thermam. 1.1.x 65 Therm. fintins (over Thexton4 FM966°
CO
CUTLER, PALMER DO
& CO.
Have been Shippers to CHINA for nearly 75 years. Their Brands aro favorably known all over the World, VA
This ancient House consign to us their wall- known very old, and
AF QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by 4 STARS on the labol. Price 810.00 per 1 dozen hotties. SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, Distinguished by 3 STARS on the label. Price $17.75 per 2 donaux bottles.. VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than the above. Distinguished by 2 STARS on the label. Price $14.00 per 1 dozen bottles. PALL MALL WHISKY, Blaser years old, wry fine quality. Bach botily leare an analyst's certicate.
The quality is guaranteed.
$16.75 por I dagen hattles.
-Pries
Well-matured HIGHLAND MALT
WHISKY,
Hlanded by CoTLED, PALMER & Co. Moderate In price, excellent in quality.. Price $14.00 per 1.dozen botes.
BRODIE & CO'S FINE SCOTCH WHISKY,
in "Squnt" Bottles,
Price $10.00 per 1 dozu bottles.
G. P. & CO.'8 OWN SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,
Pin Patented Bottles
Price 80.00 per 1 dozen bottles.
GLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCH WHISKY,
Moderately priced, good quality. Price $8.00 per 1 donon bottle.
INVALIDS PORT.
This Wine is old, soft, and delicato, We strongly recommend it. Analysed and Cortiñonted by Professor Casal, Price $16.75 per 1 dozen bottles.
DOURO PORT
This is a fine quality Wine of exceptionally good value.
Price $12.00 par 1 down bottles.
SIDRRIES, AMOROSO,
The Earl Mian's shipping Price $16.75 por I dezan bottles. LA TOBRE.
tanio,
Price $14.00 per 1 dozen bottles. Faro and natural Wine: WHITE SEAL SHEREY Popular at
the Clab...
327
Dry delicate, and of fine favour.. Price $17.75 per I dozen bottles.
CLARETS
in Quarts and Pints. CHATEAU MOUTON. For a good affar dinner Wine we resourmond this.
Price bobsles.
OLÁROSELLA
This is a very attractive Claret, of good bouquet.
Price $15.75 per 1 dozen bottles.
HARUAUX-MEDOC. ·
A breakfast Claret, Price 88.75 per 1 dozen battles.
LIQUEUR. BENEDICTINE, DO.. Price $33.50 per 1 dozen bottles, CUTLER, PALMER & Co.
Agents SIEMSSEN & Co.,
CUTLER,
HONGKONG,
PALMER
& 009
PRICE $900 PER DOZEN:
NET
PECIAL BLEND WHISKY.
£1,000,000.
500,000-
HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.
COURT OF DIRECTORS.
For Prospectin or further Particular, apply to
ZAJ. Z. V. VERNON,
Agent. Hongkong, 18th June, 1894 (1276 【ONTH GERMAN FIREINSURANCE
· COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company ars PREPARED 20 Accarr First Class Foreign and Chinesa Rika at Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkang, 20th May, 1895.
[1.9
CUN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON,
Extes.
FOUNDED 1710
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Carent
SIEMSSEN & CO.
Agenta Hongkong, 10th May, 1892 ARANSATLANTIOFIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current | Rates.
STEMSSEN & CO, Manta "*** Agents. Hongkong. 15th November, 1879
GENERAL NOTICE.
[17
THE HAT ON MARINE INSURANCE 2NDE DOMPANY, LIMITED.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIRED=$1,000,000,
The above Company is peoravel to Asset MARINE RISKS at Current Rates on Goods,
CHOW TUNE SHANG, Ego Policies granted to all parts of the World H. STOLTERFORT, EST KWAN Hot Cho, Eq. payable at any of its AGENCIES,*--4
CHAN HE-WAN; CHAN KITSILAN, EU,
Becretary. Chief Manager. Gizo. W. F. PLATFAJE,
Interest for 12 Month Fixed............$2
Hongkong 17th November, 1996
·HEAD OFFICE ¿a:
No. 42, BONHAM STRAND WEST. Hongkong, 23rd August 1895.
114 PHENIX
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
TH
LIMITED.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
BUBARIDED ...
PAID UP.
Banking:
·
£1,500.000 ...£1,125,000 2563,500
LONDON JOINT STOOR BANE, LIMITED.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts at
[2424
DHENIX FIRE OFFICE,. The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Bates.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO." Agents for the Phoenix Fire Omoe. Hongkong, 17th August, 1857.
[20
NHE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSUR ANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1824
THE AMERIVAN MATI, The O&Ostcamor Gaolic, with the American mail of the 10th alt, laft Nogniski on Thurs day, the 2nd inat, at 6 pm, and may be ex- pected here on or about Monday, the 6th last
The F. M. steamer City of Peking, with the Amarican mail left Enn Francisco for this port via Honolulu, Yokohama,, and Nagasaki, on the 21st ult.
MERGRANT STEAMERS, The Austria Lloyd's steamer Pindobona left.. Kobe for this port on the 30th ult, at 4 p.m.
The Chius Mutual steaner Ogpark," from 3rd ult.. at poon and may be considered das Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the at Penang on or about the 8th inst.
The D. D. E. steamer Thekla, from Hamburg, left. Singapore on the 27th ult, and may be expected kora to-dny.
4
The "Ben Lins steamer Benalder, from and inst. for this port. Antwerp and London, left Singapore ed the
The N. P. stemmer Tacoma luft Yokohamis,
for this port via sanal ports of all on the Sed inst.
POST-OFFICE NOTICE.
PEAK DELIVERY closes at ̃ost. Offico at 11.30 am and 3 p.m. or in Letter Exes in the Cars by 18 and 830 o'clock Trams Lotter Bazen at Penk will be cleared at 12.30 and 4 pm.
The Fustal Guide for 1895, revised to date, will be found in the Chrosisle and Directory, P. IL This is the only authorised complete Summary of Fustal information published in Hongkong
The authorised List of Mala-issued in connection with this paper is the end published twice each day in our Ext which is corrected to a much later hour, than that given below:
A-MAIL WILEL CLOSE For Singapore Per Hertha, to-day, the 4th inst., at 11.30 ACM HON VO
For Shanghai-Por 4th inst, at 3.80 PN.
ngang, today, the
For Bingsporo, Colombo, and Bombay-Per damer, to-day, the ita lust, at 9.307.3.
For Snigar Per China, to-day, the 4th Inst., at 4.00 PM,
Fer Singapore, Penang, and Bomber Pur. Lotimbre, to-day, the 4th twat, at 1.30 P.M.
For Swatov, Singapore, and Bergkck-Per Phranang, today, the 4th inat, at 5.00-r..
For Hoihoy and Fakhoi-Per Triumph, to day, the 4th ist, at 5.00 ..
For Kobe and Yokohama-Por Miki Mara, on Monday, the 6th inst.: at 9.30 AM.
For Singapore, Penang, and Calcutta-Por Wingsang, on Tuesday, the 7th inst., at 2.30 P... ForAmoy and Manila.Per Ferenang, an Wodnesday, the 8th inst., af 3.30 Px.-
For Shanghai, Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria, and Tacoma. Por Tacoma, on Tuesday, the 14th inst., at 11.30 AM.
For Singapore-Per fenfurg, on Friday, the 17th inst., 3.30.M.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET:
The United States Mail Packet City of Rio de Janeiro will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 4th January, with Mails for Japan, San Fran. olsce, the United Statea Csuada Fonolulu, Pern, &o, which will be closed as follows: 4.30 p.m. Registry ceases. 5.00 p.m. Post Office closes..
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PACKET.
The German Contract Packet Sachsen) will bo dopetaled on MONDAY, the 6th Jan., with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries beyond, vid Brindisi; to the Stralis Bettlements, Batavia, Bariah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malm, &n, ka. 1- Registry co501 85:1:00 P.M.
the rate of 27 per snaps on the Daily haisnES CAPITAL VOORNsay na taverne p£2,000,000 / The mail closes at 2.00-F. Lata lettora till
ON NEW FIRED DEPOSITS — For 12 months ...
B
8
»
#.
Hengkong, 11th December, 1995.
.3% 21% DEPOSIT RANEWED ON OLD Troxima,
J. W. B. TAYLOR.
Manager, Hongkong, TIS
SIAM TEAK TIMBER.
THE DORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, BANGKOK.
ORDERS san he Booked and Bates Supplied
an Application to the Undersigned for TAK SQUARES, PLANES, SCANTLINGS, AND BOARDS.
PLASED, TONUDED, AND GROOVED TEAK BOARDS.
TEAK SHINGLES.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkang, 17th July, 1895.
(86
BOFORATION, LIMITED.
DOMBAY BURMAH TRADING OOR
BANGKOK AND RANGOON.
TRÁT SQUARES, PLANES, BOARD and BANTINGS, PLANED, TOKITE, and GROOVED Bodeos, Fox FLOGEING, CELLING WALLING, 20. TEAK SHINGLES FOR ROOFING..
PINKADOT RAILWAY SLEIPEES for all GAUGES
Rates Supplied and Orders Booked by
JANDINE, MATHESON &,00.
[22264 Hongkong, 3rd May, 1895.
P
ORTLAND
CEMENT
J. B. WEITE & BROS.
SOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO. Hongkong, 11th April, 1889
LENTINO
SURGEON DENTIST,
No. 10, D'AGUILAR STREET.
TERMS VERY MODERATE, Consulation Fres. Hongkong. rd September, 1891.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY....22,480.053 NET ANNUAL FIED PERMTUMIS
... 757,473
Having been appointed Agents of the above Company we are prepared to sccept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISKS at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO.,
Agenta
[84 Hongkong, 1st January, 1896.
DR K NOREA LION BRAND TIPY EIN B.
(Dosa for Adulte 15 to 35 grains troy.)
The most approved and most efficacious romody
290-PM-with 10 cents exten-portage.
MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO'S PACKET. The Canadian Mail Packet Empress of Ching will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January, with Mails for Shanghai, Japan, the United States, Cañads, &c. which will be cloned rs follows. 1003 A.M. Registry ceases,
11.00 AM. Post Offer closes, but eorrespondence may be posted on beard the Packet with the Late Fee of 10 conia. utra postage. until time of departies.
MAILS BY THE FRENCE PACKET.
The French Contract Packet Oos will “ be despatchet on WEDNESDAY. the 8th in erses of HEADACHE, MIGRAINE, Jantary, with Mails for the United King- NEURALGIA, RHEUMATISM, FEVER, dom, Europe, and places beyond, via Marcellies;
INFLUENZA, TYPHUS,
DENGUE, to Saigon, Stenite Settlements, Batavia. Bur- ERYSIPELAS, HOOPING COUGH, and mah, Caylon, the Australasian Colonier, Pon many other complaints.. It is also the very best dichery, Madras, Caloutta, Adz, Mauritius, Antiseptic Highly recommended by the Modi Egypt, Mal's, and Gibraltar. al Faculty. Ask for Dr. KNORE'S ANTI- PIRINE! Each Tin bears the Inventor's Signature Dr. KNORE" in red lettere.
DERMATOL" ie the best Vulnerary; its efect in stimulating the closing up of Wounds- is described as amazing.
To be had st every reputod Chamut and Draggist,
Supplies ecnstantly on hand at the China Ex- port, Impost, and Bank Co., Sole Agents for China.
Rewam of Spurious Imitations. [2088.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
HEIDSIECKS
CCHAMPAGNE 1989, WHITE SEA.
[2833
B. D.
1990
HAMPAGNE MONOPOLE.
HEIDSIECK & CO., REIMS PURVEYORS TO THE IMPERIAL AND EOYAL COURT AT BERLIN AND TO TRY IMPERIAL COVET OF RUSSIA, MONOPOLE RED SEAL (medium dry). Do.eo" BED FOIL (dry). Je
GOLD FOIL du DEY DO.
konto (extra dry).
CARLOWITZ- &.CO.,
Eole Agents For Hongkong, Chica, and Japan..
JUST LANDED
11859
AMPAGNE EUGÈNE CLICQUOT.
CHAMP
Flend
of Baleated
Distillations of the Finest Bootch Whiskies
Apply to
Per Case 2 dos. Pints $28.00.
BOLE ABBY FOR CHINA AND JAPAN.
E-BI000 & co.,
Hongkong Hongkong, 12th September, 1895. [2678-39
"
SIEMSSEN & Co., Hongkong, (93.
(UTLER,
OUPLER PALMER 00. RUINART PERE & FILS, REIMS
WINE SHIPPERS SINCE 1815, Who have consigned their Brands to our card.
for over half asentury
2019
Apply to GC. ANDERSON,
Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Hongkong,
And to their friends in Shanghai,
Established 1739, CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND
SHIPPERS.-—— Ship only the Flusst Quality Extra Dry (Green Ssal),
LAUTS, WEGENER & CO.,
Bole Agente.
(1074
·Hungkong, 17th May, 1885.
$92.... 594.
..............por caso of 1 dožon quarts.
per case of 2 dosan piutę.
KRESSMANN'
EED AND WHITE RIDEAUX, WINES.
C. G, HISELT & Com
BOTTLED ALE-& STOUT. MAINZEE BEER. in Quarts and Piots
SIEMSSEN & CO. -
[31 Hongkong, 3rd April, 1895.
„JUST RECEIVED.
L
ARGE ASSORTMENT.
BEST FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.
"Apply
G. GIRAULT.
Hongkong, 4th Dece 1895. W
ATERBURY
WATCHES
Saries or Tady's Size, $4:50 sach
Berios "J" or Gent's Bien, 84.50 sach
Berins "E" or Gent's Size, $2.00 suck
Apply to
THE MITSUI BUBSAN KAISHA;"
8, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
Hengkong, 30th December, 189.
The temel hours will be observed in closing. the Mail, dec.
HOURS OP CLOSING THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS. When the Packets lease at Noon.. The following hours will be observed in closing the mails for Europe. &e by the English Lad French Packets, when they leave at Neon. The Money Ondor Office will be cloud at 5 PM the day before.
8.00 Posting of Prices Current and Cirs
cularo deuros.
(Prices Current and Creature may, ever, be posted up to 10 o'clock iftaey are tied in bandles country by country, with the addresses all the way.) 10.00 AM-Registry consen
10.30 AM-Posting of newspapers, books, and
patterns-coutes.
11.0.Mail closes.
LATE LETTERS may be posted (from 11.70 A..) with 10 bents late fee up to 11.30 AM., after which hour they may be sent on board
with the same late foa
Y
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琥生格
SANG 0.0
COAL MERCHANTS,
havo always on hond -
LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP
TION OF COAL
AddressCare of Mesice. KwORD SAND & CO
No 65. PRAYA.
NURNITURE WAREHOUSE.
1726
LI KWONG LOONG, CABINET-MAKLE AND ART DECORATOR. from Shanghai, bas opened a FURNITURE STORE
No. 8, WINDHAM STREET. The only Shop in Hongkong with this iams, Where HIGH-CLASS FURNITURE of overy description can be made to order in any design required,jalne
Has been patronised by the Hongkong Club, Hongkong Hotel, Monsri. A. S. Watsen & Co. Limited, and other loading Establishments in the Colony, to whom reference may be made as to the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the Furniture, o, applied.
Kors: A. 8. Wateón & Co write as followe "We have pleasure in stating that Mr. LI
"KWONG LOONG furnished the Annexe. to our Iispensery and gare me every satis faction.
(8J) A. B. WATSON & CO., LIMITED," ORDERE paistually attended to and Organ most moderata,
AN INSPECTION INVITED. Hongkong, 4th February, 1895.
(2278
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS
NOT
Neither the CAPTAINS, the Auzat, nor the OWNERS will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crown of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongong Harbou
Amor, Gorcote, Wulf-Harling, Buschmann
& Moprell.
AMY TURNER, Amr. bk. Warland-Captain. CEITTAGONG, Brit, str., Davy-Ehewan & Co. JOEN B. KELLY, AMr. Ebin Chapman-
Armholt, Karberg & Co.
KINGZIN. MASU, Jap, air, Thomson---Nippon
Yasen Kaisba.
ORIENT, Gor. bk., Christiansons-Wieler & Cop BELKIEL, Brit, ship, Grove-Order. (2200 ST. FRANCIS, Amr, chip, Win-Chindra,