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TO LET
(Immediato Possession)
11007
T. GLENTHORNE, Koricon, best situated Place, anjosing a fine view, 3
Largs ROOMS with Dependencies,
Apply to
J. ROSSELET, Care of Giralt & Co., 6, Quoon's Rood Central,
Hongkong. 6th April, 1997,
1001
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FOR SALE,
THE
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FOR SHANGHAT Steamship
LYERMOONM
Captain G. Honermann, will be despatched for. the above port TOMORROW, the 27th ist, at 4rM
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,"
No. 1:41:
THE following Partiocare noi Conditions, of Bale of CROWN LAND by PUBLIC
JOON, to be hold on, the cut, on MONDAY, WY FAN), 1807, at 8 July
ro pablished for genes formation,
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART, Colánil Secretary:
Colonial Secretry's Office, Hongkong, 17th April, 1897.
1004
Partioatars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Anotion Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 3rd day of Mar, 1897, at 3 r., by Order of His Excelency the Governor, of Twenty- reven Lots of Crown Land, together with Building Material stacked there, in the Colony. et Hongkong, for a Term of 500 years, th
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KELLY & WALSH, Lrv: DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW. AMOY, AND
TAMEUL THE Company's Steamship
"HALLOONG," Caplala Hodgia, will be despatched for the alore ports TOMORROW, the 27th inst. af NOON.
For Freighter Passage; apply to
DOUGLAS LAPLAIR & CO.
Ganeral Managora. Hongkong, 26th April, 1897.
[997 PACIFIC MAIL, STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
MONSIGNEES of Carga from tandan or
10 Ortegal", and Dordogne from Bor
deux or Ville de Dunkerque in connection with aboro Steamer, no hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opinis, Tressure, and Valuables, are "being laudet and redut their rinks into the Godown of the Company, Limited, ut Kowloon, wheres delivery Hongkong and Kowloon Wheef and Godown
muy be obtained irsmediately after hoding:.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unicis latiuation is received from the Consignees before 11 A.M. requesting it to he landed he
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods romaining nelaimed after Saturday, the 1st May, will be subject to rent and landing olargos
All Claims must be acat in to me on ar before.
IN THE MATTER OF ORDINANCE. NO, THE PM. S. S. Co's Chartered Sioamship Saturday the 1st May or they will stot he
or 1892.5.
IN THE MATIZE OF THE PETITION or RUDOLF LANGHANS, OF 12. ELIZABETH STRASSE, BERLIN, IN THE GERMAN EMPIRE, ELECTRI CAL ÉRGINDER, FUR LETTEKS PATENT, FOR NIE EXCLUSIVE USE WITHIN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG OF AN "INVENTION FOR THE MANUFACTURD OR PRODUCTION ELECTRO- LYTICALLY OF COATINGS COMPOSED OF EARTH
·OXIDES."
FOTICE is hereby given that the PETT NOTIOR PROFICATION, and DE- QLARATION required by the above Ordi- isuco inve bos daly filed in the ORs of the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong; and that it is the intention of the said RUDOLF LANG. HANS, by Hussy LARUNEK DENNYS, his duly sathorised Agent and Attorney, to apply at the Sitting of the Executive Council here Ingster mentioned for, LETTERS PATENT for the exclusive Usa iliu the said Colony of Hongkong of the above-named Înveution.
And Netice is aloa horeby giran tiet a Sit ting of the Excentivo Connoil, before whew the matter of the said Petition will come for
decision, will be held in the Connel Clumber, At Government Oocs Vistoria, Hongkong, MONDAY, the 10th May, 1897, at T. Dated the 24th day of Apell, 1897.
1007]
HL DENNIS,...
Sâicilor,
**GLENAVON'
WEDNES
will be despitoland for SAN FRANCISCO vis KOBE and YOKOHAMA DAY, the 29th instant; at 6 PMŰ
For Freight, apply to
7. S. VAN BUREN, Agent
recognised.
All Damaged Packages will be examined vi Friday, the 30th instans, at 3 pm.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
GUE CHAMEGAUX.
Agenti Hongkong, 24th April, 1897
Hongkong, 24th April, 1597
NIPPON YCSEN KAISHA.
JAPAN-TEROFE ·LINE.
MONTILY SERVICE.
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RGAN
FOR LONDON AND ANTWERI", VIA SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, PONT SAID, AND MARSEILLES.
Company's Steamship
"RIOJUN MARU,” Captain Townend, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 1st May, ut P. instead of as previously advertised.
Für Freight or Ponus apply ..........
NIPPON TUSEN, KAISHA. - Hangkong, 2018 Aguil, 1897
[900
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, HAMBURG,
AND LONDON...
(Calling at Napice for landing Passengers if
safficiant inducergent offers),.
(Taking Cargo at brought to ANTWERF, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, INEDN, OPORTO,
Liventor, and BREM
61, Qroun's Load Central,THE Ship
agent for the sid
SUDĚLE LANGHANS.
CITY HALL-MUSIC ECOM
FOR TEEN
FIRST TIME IN HONGKONG.
"THE
HE CINEMATOGRAPE"
(The latest and greatest success of London and
Paris)
will exhibit for a short season, ccmmencing
TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), the 27th April, 1897,
the following hours A
From 11.00a.m. to 12 - Novu. 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 pae.
5.30 p.m. to 6.30 · 9.00. 10.00 pm. 10.15 pm to 11.15 pm. Admission-ON DOLLAR dán, half-
Hongkong, 25th April, 1897, [1003
prico
THEATRE A
AROT AL
CITY HALL.
THURSDAY, the 29th April, 1997,
M
od.
SATURDAY, the 1st May, 1897.
II.M.S. RAINBOW'S" ASTUDON MINSTRELS
Numbering
FORTY PERFORMERS,
Powerful Choras and Capable Orchestra. New and Buitable Boonery,
Handsome and Appropriate Costumes,
Novel and Unique First Part.
All Accompaniments Attractively Orchestrated
Dvery Choras Carefully Harmonizeń.
An Ojo of Novelties in Second Part.
Divertingly Droll Dancing, st
Effective Spestnonlur Maroles..
The Curtain will rise punctually ut 9 r. M PLAN TICKETS at Messes. ROBIN SON & Co.8.
Prices 82 nd 31. SOLDIERS, SAILORS Lad FOLICE in Uniuyut Half-prica Late Trama 15 minuter after each Forformance
Hongkong, 26th April, 1897.
(1008
GRAND CONCERT.
ST JOSEPH'S CHURCH ORGAN
FUNDAD
Signor A CATTANEO AND PIPILS will give à Concur in the FLUSITANO CLUB'
MONDAY," the Srd May, 1897,
IN AID OF THE ABOVE FUNDI Tell Orchestra of Mandolines mul Guitare. "Eonga, ke, Co, by Leading Amateure. Fall Farticulars at a latter date Hongkong, Sith April; 7807
THEATRE
FOLLARD'S
ROYAL
ILLIPUTIAN OPERA COMPANY
WILL OFEN, IN
THE CITY HALL,
in Cellier's Colsbrated Opera
DOROTHY
MONDAY, the 3rd May, 1907
Prices of Admission:-$8; 32 and $1, Plau at W. ROBINSON & CO ́s Finno-end Music Roong, opening on MONDAY, April Sith.
AHPOLLARD": Advance Krepresentative, Hongkong Hotel Hongkong, 26th April, 1897, F1009
HERTHAN
Captain The Hildebrandt, will be despatobert for the more parts on TUESDAY, the 4th May,
This Steamer has purir nècommodation
AN RECITAL':
will be given by ME. X. G.. WARD
in ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL;:
-TO-DAY (MONDAY), April 26th 1897, 6.5.45 PM. VocalistsMiss MURRAY BAIK,
Mr. D. K. SLIMAN.
Mr. WARD will play the following Organ Fucuz ("St. Ann's) in Elat: J. S. Bach SERENADE (Berabert) arranged for Orgau, by
trim Gown Frenck,
. Loumens. H. Smart
ANDASTING, PA FANTASIA... FESTIVE MABO
Hongkong. 22nd April, 1837
VICTORIA
No. 32
CHAPTER
CONVOCATION of EMERGENCY
A VICTORIA CHAPTER Will
be held at the FREEMASON'S HALL TO-MO3- ROW, the 27th April, at 8.30 for 900 .. | procisty. Visiting Companions are cordially
invited to attend...
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1897.
(978 BOARD ̈und-RESIDENCE is a good
197
for First and Second Class Passengers and B House, with Teimis Lawn, offered to a
curriss a Doctor and a Stewardons,
For Freight or Parenze, apply to
FILMSSEN & COD, Agenta Hongkong, 8th April, 1887.
NATAL LINE OF STEAMERS. DE
& Undassigned. GENERAL AGENTS
in CHINA and JARAN for the above. Lins åre prepared to issue THROUGH BILLS OR LADINO for all the principal poris in SOUTH AVIOA in connection with INDO- CHINA STRAM NAVIGATION CO's fortnightly Bervice. hence to Cancora Sailings from
married coup.c
Apply to
N. B... Care of Office of this Paper. [979 Hongkong, 23rd April, 3887;
AUCTIONS
PUBLIC AUCTION
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &a
CP
FUT CATH FORze Grey Knight THE Undergro
HE Undersigned has received instructions.
During the TEA SEASON the following DIRECT STEAMERS will lol, conrencing at FOOCHOW, vii;
PONGOLA, 15th June and Ist Ost... · CONGELIA 251 Judy and a Deo. For freight and further particulare,
apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., General Agents for China and Japan. Hongkong, 1st Faliruary, 1897. [32]
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEW YORK THE Steamships a
THE
#CARMARTHENSHIRE," Captain 1. Susso, baving artived from the above porty Csusignses of duago ere heroby informed that thour Goods are bei Inuded at their risk into the Godewes of the Tong, kout and Kowloon Wharf, and Godowis Cora pang, Limited at Kowloon, and stored at Con- ingraees' riak and expense.sta
No Claims will be initted after the Goods luva left the Gedowns, entull Goals rezonining. undislivered ufler the Suth just, will be subjoet to rent, a
All broken, ohaʼoit, and damaged gools are to be loft in the Gedowns, where they will be examined on the 29th inxt at 2.30 PM.
"This vesant kulngs on Cargo front London-ex teamar FLINTSDIRE
No Firo Insuranes has been effooled. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMEŠ & CONTA Cat Agentspa
Hongkong, 24th April, 1897.
BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS: NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE Steamship
T
[ସ$Br
PUBLIC AUCTION
TO-DAY
DIONDAY), the 20th April, 1897,
Commencing at 2.30 P.M.
at No. 9, OLD BAILEY STREET,
Upper Floor
The whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Consisting of:- SITTING, DINING, and BED ROOM FURNITURE,
Comprising BIKE TAPESTRY COVELED SITTING ROOM SUITE, MIRRORS, PICTURES, CHIFFONIER, SIDEBOARD with MIR- |BOR, ELECTRO-PLATE, GLASS, and CROCKERY-WARE, CUTLERY, LAMPE, &O S
IRON and BRASS MOUNTED BED STEAD and FITTINGS, MARBLETOP WASESTAND, DRESSING TABLE and MIRROR, WARDROBE GLASS DOOR, &c., 4o.. ko.
OnG LADYS CARRYING CHAIR-J BED PLUSH,
w
Catalognes will be issued prior to Salo On View on Saturday, the 24th April 23, TEEMS of SALE-As Customary.
GEO, N, LAMMERT, Actioner. Hongkong, 23rd April. 1897.
PUBLIC AUCTIONS
F083
DY. Order, of the Offcial Administrator.
B' the Undersigni tas received instruc
tions to Sell by
PUBLIC AUCTION: WTO-MOREOW (TUESDAY), the 27th April, 1897-
at 200
BENLEDI," " FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, AND Pepe Nano SINGAPORE, S
YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in
formed that all Goods are being hadel * Comprising — at their risk into the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Golown Company's Golowas, bencs fand/or from the Wharton delivery may be
obtained.
at liis Sales Rooms, Cusen's Road,
SUNDRY JEWELLERY: belonging to the Estate of the lato Norberto J. Gomes and D. 8. Henyeman,
No China will be admitted after the Goods
DIAMOND, RUBY, and EMURALD BINGE EA
“PEARL SCARF RING and BROCCH
LADY'S GOLD WATCH.
LADIES' and GENT'S GOLD WATCH. have left the Godowns, and all Goods rousi CHAINƏZeala
ng undelivered after the let pox, will be GOLD NECKLACE, BROOCHES, subject to runs auf
DARLINGS PENDANTS, LOCKETS,
All clažna ngainst the steamer must be pro- HAIRPINS," and STUDEN sonted to the Tudersigned on or before, this del| GOLD and TORTOISENETL prox. or they will not be recognised
FRAMED EYEGLASSES.
All broken, chafed, and dumugod. Goods are to be left in the Gotowits, where they will be examined on tin. 30th inst., et 3.FM.
8 1427 Taiping Bireot
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AGENCY (LIMITED).
V SOLE AGENTS IN
HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,
FOR THE BANA
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Contractors to HM. Government, and the Principal. English, Indian, Colonial, and Foreign Hallways, inainding the Imperial Lailways of Jayan.
MANUFACTURERS OF
The Best Que ties of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the Very Highost
Prewiria Chesper Qualifies for Low Pressured
The VICTOR METALLIC PACKING has been adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty for use throngboat Her Majesty's Navy.
TheVIOTOR METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Stead and Hydrauli Joints. Manhole and Mudhole Doces, ku, are also used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Gunboat, Torpedo-boot, and Fransport in U. M. Service
IDLE
SALAMANDER Nor-condueting Composition for Boilers, Hot-water Tanks, Pipes, IN TWO: QUALITIES. -
SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. Superintendant
Tos. SKINNER...
DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.,
Gronarul Agents
CUTLER, PALMER & CO.
over the World,
A1 QUALITY COGNAC, Distinguished by 4 STARS on the label Fries $20,50 por I dozen botties.
VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somawhat younger than the abova. Distinguished by 2 Brass on the label, Price $14.00 per 1 dozen bottleg
PALL MALL" WHISKY, Eleven years old, very fine quality Ench bottle bears an analyst's corlifiente. The quality is guaranteed.
Price $18.00 per 1 dozen bottles.
C. P. & CO'S OWN SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,
in Patented Bottles.
Price $5.75 par 1 dozen bottles,
INVALIDS' CHAMPAGNE. ⠀⠀▲ Natural, £... Brut, Sparkling Wine, of The Vintage 1839; particularly suitable to the debilitated. The price is but 326.00 per uns dos quart bottles.
EST. 186
Telephone No. 15.
15 Queens Road,
INVALIDS PORT.
This Wing is old, soft, and delicate. We strongly recommend it,
Analysed and Certificated by Professor Cassell, Price $18.00 per 1 doron bottles.
DOURO
PORT
This is a fine quality Wine of exceptionally good value. Price $13.00 per 1 dozen botiles..
SHERRIES,
AMOROSO
The Earl Hias's shipping. Price $18.00 per 1 dotem pottles.
LA TOBRE,
Price $15.00 per 1 dozon battle. Pars and natnani Wine; a tonic
CLARETS
in Qarts and Pints.
CHATEAU MOUTON
For a good after dinner Wine wa recommend this. Price $23.75 por 1 dozen bottles.
"MARGAUX-MEDOC,
A breakfast Claret, Price 59.50 por 1 dozen bottles.
LIQUEUR, BENEDICTINE, DOM. Price $36.00 per 1 dozen bottles.
Agents SIEMSSEN. & Co., HONGKONG.
RIUS.
STARKLING MINERAL TABLE WATER PURE TREBLE DISTILLED WATER.
[37
Opinions of the Tress "Is is gratifying in these days of Typhoid to come across a rozlly pure, and palstable fable Water Aquarius is suck and curiously enough hails from the Shiny, its blechplano being Shanghai, We have tried it earsolves, with Whisky and found it admirable. -Sputing Times, Londen, 3rd August, 1805; 20
The Infest thing in Mineral Waters that we have happened upon is We hore tried it plain and tried it with Whisky, and have nothing but good to say of it-Man of the World.
EN SO AGENTS.
CALDBECK MACGREGOR & CO.,
COTTAM & CO.
JUST RECEIVED
Finer SHIPMENT
OUR CELEBRATED BOATING HATS.
TAIL BANK
和源 HONG-NAME
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Tolephone No. 135,
(508
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Also at the same time, One GOLD · WATCH, CHAIN, and PENCIL by John Noble, belonging to the
Estate of the late Louis Cupaper.
Terms of SALE --As Customstry.
J. M.ARMSTRONG, "AM. Arctioneer. 1904 Hongkong, 21st April, 1897,
Nu Fire Tantrance has bodi offected. Bills of Lading will bo donutomigund by a m GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
SAVAB Agents." Hongkong, 24th April, 1897.
SPARKLING
27
fabo
WHITE
BURGUNDY
Bhipped direct from the well-known Firm
GUICHARD POTHERET & FILS.
Per Cass of 1'dos, qu
Per Case of 2 dos, pla
SON
GANDE TRICE & Co.,
Wine and Spirit Merchants,
No. 12, Queen's Bond, Central,
ONLY!
A LITTLE WHILE
and then you'll assure your life--but when
that little while in over "sevident or sickness
may have ronderod
yet unassurable;
If you should die to-night, wlal logany will you louve
to your family?: COMFORT DE
POVERTYE Many pool Companies hat only
-one" 'RES",
THE
EQUITABLE U. 8:
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
General Agents,
HONGKONG.
HOTELS.
ENQUIRE
AZ. THE
OFOKONG
FTOTEL
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for purtiualurs of
REDUCED.
BOARD AND LODGING RATES
FOR
CERTAIN ROOMS.
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Established for nearly FORTY YEAM, direniatos langely throughout Southern Chins, Indo-Claina," to..
Terms for Advertising (Translations from) cou be obtained if thọ Ofoe, Wyndham Stavot, Hongkong; or from the different Agente
Documents translated from or into Classica
oz Colloquial Chinese,
PRIOR $2 PER MONTH
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS.
Apr. 23, PAKSHAN, British str., 1,235. J. Jonidas, Singapore 16th April, Gauoral.- BRADLEY & Co.
Apr. 23, NAMTOno, British etc, 994, Hector, Singapore 16th April, tioneral,CHINDER. Apr. 24, YARRA, Trench atramer, 2084 L- coispellier, farwilles 26th March, and Sai- gon 21st April, Mails and enom.-MES- SAGERKES MARITIMES, GLÄ
Apr. 24, KwanLEE, Chiness stanmer. 1,805; Lincolo, Shanghai 20th April. General,- CMS. N. Ca
Apr., HUNAN, British eteamor, 1,158, Frazer, Chinking 19th April. "Genoral.- BUTTERFIELD & SWIRL
Apr. 23, CHINOPING, Chinese steamer, 1,049,
Diake, Canton, 24th April, Goüeral.~. ORDE
Apr. 24, BENLEDT, British stormar 1,457, R. Farquhar, London 8th Mar, and Singspora. 16th April, General G3, LTINGSTON
• & Co.
Apr. 21, Lovas, Gorman str, 1,203, Levenzen, Siton 23rd April, Ballast.-CARLOWITZ & Co.
Apr. 2, Dayas, ter. str. 5,004, B. Homeroy.
Shanghai 2ird April Mails and General
MELCHEN & Co.
Apr. 25, FEDERATION, British BEC., 1,570, Johu
Frolice, Moji 20th April, Coal-Don WE, CARLILL & Co.
Ap. 25, HALLOONG, British str., 78%, A Hod
gins, Tamsui vin Amay 22nd April, 'Goné- ral Douglas LAPRATE & Co.
Apr. 25, HAIZAN, British str., 1.153.J. S. Road, Foodbow 2nd April Amoy 23rd, and Swatow2th; General. DOUGLAS LAPSÄIK. & Co.
Apr. 25, HoxonzOLLEAN.. Gorman str., 2,039,
H. Bleeker, Yukubania 16th April, General -MELCHERS & Co.
Apr. 95, Parл CHOR KLAD, British ate, 3,011, Fowler, Bangkok and Koh-ai-èlang 18th April Ries and General-BUTTERFIELD & SWIES..
Apr. 25, SUNGKIANO, British at 994, C. B. N. Dodd, Manila 2nd April, General.--BUT- TRAFIELD & SWIRE.
Apr. 25, Looson. British str. 1,500, Jas. B, Jackton, Hoogkol vin Swatow 24th April, Bics and Wood.-FUEN FAT Horo. Apr.25, Lyarkoon, German str., 1,298, G. Honertanu, Canton Zith April, Genera),
ESSEN & Co.
Apr. 25, SIAMAN, British str., 836 Allan Jones, Saigon 21st April, General. BRADLEY & Co
“Apr. 25, ULуaka, British se 2,291, B. J Brown. Liverpool 17th March, and Singa- pore 20th April, GeneralBuTSELFIELD & SWIKE..
CLEARANCES.
AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICÙ,
24 APRI Martha, German etc., for Nagasaki.
Wrotun, German sfr, for faigon. Choysang, Britials atr, for Bwatom Mathilde, German stz, for Holbow, Ounfa, British str, for Moji Thales. British-nts., for Swatov. Frejr, Darish str., for Haiphong. Peñarch, German elr., for Manlung; Chowiat, British str., for Nagasaki.. Mongkut, British ste, for Holow. Carmarthenshire, British str., for Shaughst Zujiru, British str, for Amor,
DEPARTURES. Apr. 26, STANFIELD, British bark, for S'pore. Apr 4, A, Danish str., for Fakkoi. Apr. 24 80COTEA, British str., for Kobe, Apr. 24 Taas, German etc., for Swatow. Apr. 14, YARA, French siz., for Shanghai Apr. 24. YDENANG, British ate, for Mnulla. Ap-25, CALHARTarugnize, British str., for
Shanghai
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL, A CHOYA, British str., for Nagasaki.
10 feat abovo sen levél.
"Talegraphic Address,
Excelsior" Hongkong, A.B.C. Con
Telephone, No. 35.
Apr. 25, FRUJE, Danish sir, for Haiphong Apr. 25, HUNAR, British str., for Canton. Apr. 25, KWANGLEE, Chinese vir, for Canton. Apr. 23, MARTHA, German str., for Nagasaki, Apr 25, MATHILDE, German str. for Hollowór. Apr. 25, Mosesini, British stay for Bangkok. Aju. 25, Taas, British str., for Swatow Apr. 25, WUOTAN, Germoz otr, for Saigon.
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED
Par Pakehan, str., from Singapore.--Mr.
The most LUXEIOUS HOTEL in the Best, beatifully Bineted on the Healthiest | Folland Spot in Hongkong.
READING and SMOKING SALOONS. LADIES DRAWING ROOM. 17 BILLIARDS Bed LAWN TENNIS. FIRST CLASS CUISINE and WINES. The now BALL and CONCERT BOOM will be opened shortly
Per Ruang Lize, steamer, from Shangha Mr. J. Conten
Per Yarra, steamar, for Hongkong from Colombo-Mr. Brandenburg. From Singa poro-Tent-Colonel Preston, Mr. and Mrs. Nentary, and Messin, U. A. Raily, IL Davis, Ban Sing and Hong. Watt. From Saigon RD. Irail From Mareilles for Shunghai
Mr. and Mrs. Molchanoff, and Messrs. Iiou, Butler, E. R. Ball, and Li From Singapore.
For Partienlure, apply at the TowN OFFICE,Mesar. W. H. Ehotos and Ch. Frita. From 38 and 49, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, OF LO
KERALA, The Manager, H
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL,
Hongkong, 20th March, 1897
NEW VICTORIA HOTEL
ROTISSERIE.
MEALS A LA CARTE,
2013
CHOPS, STEAKS, eto, eta, at any time
between 7.30 4.31 and 11.50 PM. MONTHLY BOARDERS at MODE-
· RATE: RAFEN, 23
MADARA FARMER
Proprietors
Marseilles for Yokohama Messra, H Hollier, Arasuke, Merecki, Marah and Kawakita, Frem Singapore Mr Wester: From Saigon Mr. and Mrs. Chabrier.
Por Phra Chom Klan, str., from Bangkok, a
Mesere Mollar and Leslia
Por Sungkiang, str, from Manila and Mrs. Berard and 2 children,
Consul
Per Sishan, st, from Saigon-Mrs. Harring- log and Mr. Rodger.
Par Haitoony, str; from Tamsui, &c.--Mr. and hirs. Case, Mr. W. F. Wallace.NET
Per Hatton, site, from Const Paris.-Miss Maagragor, Mr. Figuerido, Mr. and Mrs. NjA. cholis, Mr. and Mrs. Gaby and child, Rey, and Mr. J. C. Gibson, Me and Mm. Gelge. 200
Per Hohenzollern, Atr., from Tokohima- Messrs. Shand, Poundall, Brown, Hattar Dr. and Mrs. Torel and children; Miss Sederland, 140 Mr. Don Redley, Mr. and Mrs. Dunlop and childron, Messrs. Matasada Esaki, Ghitawa, Tomkins, Neil, Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. War ren and children, Mrs. Nickel and chift, Mr. Bokaro, Mrs. David Crowe, Master Willy, Crowe, Miss W. B. Stone
Hongkong, 4th September, 1896.
BOA VISTA" HOTEL
MACAO. BEAUTIFULLY SITUATED FAMILY HOTEL, WITH UNINTERRUPTED.
DALA" SEA VIEW.
at
Per Bayern, str, from Shanghai for Hong- kong-Mrs. Goorge H Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Gontarles, Messrs Jos. Raynolds, Jolunur, K. Moritaki, and Chow, Foz Favopo Measta Woyjoll, Dayeter, Ch: Geddes, fuck,
OURISTS should not missing this lomous old Portuguese Colony MACIÃO is distant 40 miles West of Hong song and the trip is made DAILY, except Dickinson, J. Wille, E. G. Tadd, CA. Pen SUNDAY, by the Galton Steamer *LIBUNG-nington, Thos. Sexton, Alex McAllister, It. SHAN" leaving Hongkong at 2pm, cones Stahlberg, L. Deresbain, Miss Bishop, Miss G.; tion being made with Dally Steamer Barvice Parodi, Mrs. Scoold and childron, Miss Lind.· ̈· to Canton, Mera Ma
grew,.Mrs. Tutter and family, Mrs. T. Gehr For Terms, apply
ing, and Mrs. L. M. Otto.
MANAGER.
Telogmulár Addyses, “ Boavista,”
DEPARTED.
Per Yarra, str., from Hongkong for Shang- -Masses. R. Backer, R., Wright, and J 1. Collins, Bor. Lemonier, Mr. and Mrs. S
OSAKA & HOTEL. Buroy, Mr. and Mrs. Galis, and Xise, Caita-
EST appointed HOTEL.
required to travelfrom KOBU.
JAPAN is
"WAXS COMPANY, LIMITED.:
TIME TABLE.
DEWEFE DAYS, S
For Kobo Mrs, and Aliss (todger For Yoko haina Messrs. Wong, Chaine, C. Youllemier, G. J. Apear. J M Marques, sud F. Fulaier.
(998 Melohanoff, Masors. Butler, Ein, L, and E. K. Ball From Singapore MASK WH Rhodes and Ch. Fritz For Yokohama fron
7.50 .. to 10.30 am. Every quarter of an hour 1130 to 12.30 pm,..Every hall hear plea 1230 pm to 2.30 pm Every quarter of an hour. 880 m to 8:00 pm Every marter of an hour Night cren 8.45 p. and0p.m. and from 9.45 pm. 11.15 p.m. everf half hou
... BATURDAYS, W Extn Night care at 11.50 and 11.45
8.45 to 10.13 a.m. Every half hgar, fi
10.30am að 10.40 am;
Noon to 2 pm Every quarter of an hou 8pm to 6 paikka. Every parter of an hour
• Nhật cáis at 8.45 p.m. nad 9 pm, and from
145 p.m. to 11.15 pm every half house at SPECIAL CARS by arrangement at the Openi pany's Office, 88 & 40, Queen's Boud Contra
JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & BON, the General Managers.)
(024) Hongkong, let April, 1996,
Marcilles. Mekara. Lollin,
oki, Mursk, and Kawakita. From Singapore M. Weaver. Fran Saigon-Mr. and Mr Okarrier
VESSELS IN DOCK.
ADA DENN Doggs-Caufa. KOWLOON Docxa-Kaipa, Chw'ngian, HM.S. Narofesus, Uranics, Strathallen,
COSMOPOLITAN DOCK.Obing,
MALS TODAY. Orgau Rodital St. John's Cathedral, 5,45
Anction Household Fernituro, Ac., 9, 014 Bailey, Mr. G. P. Ludimest, 230 pm,
TO-MORROW. Cinematograph, Musle Room, City Hall,
Actian Jewellery, o, Mr. J. M. Arpe trong 250 pm
Meeting of Victoria Chapter, 9.00 pm,