POST OFFICE NOTICES
In futine the following will be the hours of clearance of Pillar Boxes in Kowloou.
Cosmopolitan Dock
Hung Hom Dork.
Yan Ma Ti Políc station
Gun Works
Cameron Rou
8:30 am. 17.30 p.m. 9.15
100 p.m. 9,00 am, 100 p.m. 9.05 am. 1.95 pm.
8.00 am, 19.00 am, 1.45 pm. and 40 pin.
On Sundays there will be one clearance only.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 1904.
The Malta, with the English mail of the 18th Nor, left Singapore on Sunday, the 11th inst, at 1 pan., nonal way be expected i ere to-day. This packet brings replies to letters despatebed from Hougang on the 15th October.
Macuo Cuntou...
Manila.
MAILS WILL CLOSE
FCB
Wingchai Hankow Rzeka
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA
HONOLULU and SAN FRANCISCO.
(Suplementary mail on board up to the Limae fixed for departure of the mail. Extra Fostage 10 cents)......
EUROPE, &, Ludia via Tuticorin.
(Late Letters 11.00 to 11.30 A.M. Extre
Postage 10 venta)
(Supplementary mail on board up to the:
Doric.
time fixed for departure of the mall Nabia Extra Fortage 10 cents)
(Letters posted in all the Pillar Boxes
in time for the first clearance will be
Awawow, Amoy and Tamsni.,
Nandao ....
Macio....
Naantao
Ranbue...
Kougmoon and Somshui
Canton
DATE.
Saturday, 17th, 730 m. Saturday, 17th, 7.3 A.N. Saturday, 17th, 9.00 A.M. Saturday, 17th,
Printed Matter and Sam- ples. 10.00 A.M. Registration... 14.15 A.M. Registration, with late 10 or 10 cents, up to 10:30 A.M.) latters
10.45 ..
Saturday, 17th.
Printed Matter and Sam
ples...... 10.00 A.M.
10,00 A.M Registration lilegistration, with late tes of 9 cents, up to 10. 45 A.M.J Lettors
11.00 A.M.
The A.L. steamer China left Singapore for this port on the 13th Dec,
The H.A.L. steamer Sithonia, from Hamborg, Left Singapore for this port on the 15th Dec., p.m., and may be expected here on the 22nd Dec
The A.A. steamer Massapequa, from Now York, loft Bingapore on the 11th Dee, and is due bere the 24th Den. from Manila.
The P. & A. at amer Nicomedia left Portlan on the 22nd Nov, ria Japau porte, and inay be expected here on the 24th Dec.
The Indo-Chins steamer Loisang left Cal cutta for this port via the Straits on the 10th Dec., and is die bers on the 26th D-«,
Tho Boston S.S. Co.'s steamer Shawmut left Seattle for Japan ports only on the 23rd Nov.
The N.C. steamer Tuiguan, hom Australi
VISITORS AT HOTELS
Hoss HOTEL
M2, E, M, Abbott Mr. J. M. Abbott Majer and Mrs. W. H. Allaire, USA. Mr. and Mrs. V. Ásculí L. d'Ac Mr. G. Mrs.
.G. L. d d'Are Mr. P. Barbillon Mr. R. B.
B. He trie
Mr. B. M. How
Lt.Col. D. MacCarthy,
RE.
Me D. Blacdonald
Mr. Gordon Mackin
0. Marriott Dr. Mr. T. S. MeAran Mr. & Ms. E. Meikle
Mr. A. de Mello
Mr. P. L. Miller
Blis Morryl es
C.
Miss Bovis
mait
Mrs W. M. oir
Mr. & Mra E. . Moon
Mr. & Ms. J. F. Hing
ham and
and child
ports, left Syday ou the 7th Bro., and is der. R. J. Bilbock here ou the 28th Dea
The Boston .S. Co.'s steamer Tremont arrived at Yokohamu on the 18th Dec.
The 'mer Lowther Castle left New York on the 5th Dec.
Tho U.FR. steamer Tartar loft Vancouver for Hongkong via the usual ports of call on Tuesday, the 18th Dec., 4.0.
The steamer Jyra left Victoria on the 12th Deor
The P. & A. steamer Numantia left Portland (Or.) on the 12th Doc, via Japan ports, and is due here on the 17th Jan.
The steamer Germanicus left Victoria (P.C.) on the Ith inst.
PASSENGERS.
ARVIVED.
Saturday, 17th, 1.45 r., Per Taming, from Manila. Tr. J. H. Biggy Saturday, 17th, 800 r.. Messrs. Goldenberg, Littimer, Davidson, Wiglit. Saturday, 17th, 3.00 P.. Hunt, Berrell. Doring: Colter and Thompson. Saturday, 17th, 5.90 P.M. Per Nubia, from Shanghai, for Hongkong, Messrs. E. H. J. Hogg, Robson. Dalow Van Saturday, 171b, 5.00.P.M. Saturday,
176 5.00 P.. Ravens, H. E. Sly, Mr. and Mira, Mead, Dr. Te Saturday, 17th, 5.00 P. Kate, Tra Faju, Megra, Brooks, A. Levett, Saturday, 17th, P.n.D. Fick, N.. Cito, and Lieut. Klegenstuber, for Saturday, 17th, 50.. Singapore, Messrs. W. Hammond, It. Wild, Suday.
-1811. 80. C. Rebor's, and G. Brinkworth; for Loudest, Surlay.
18th, 9.00 A.. Mr. P. J. Kitching, Mr. and Mrs. Nevs, Mrs. Sunday
18th, 9.00 A.M.H. M. Bevis, Miss Bevis, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Sunday, 18th, 90 M. Harry, and Mr. Crosthwaite,
included in this contract mail.)
fleungshan
Macao...
Moji and Koba
Changchow Fetching
Shanghai...
Shanghai
Swatew, Singaporo and Pouang
Loosók
Frithjof.. Taichun
Hoifa
Saubus.......
Chefos and Durlan
Cranley
Weigelux
Kongmoon and Samahui....
l'akhiny
Taicha
Hou
L'orour
unday,
Pakking
Sunday,
18tb, 900A.M. 18th, 9.00 A.3.
Amoy, Straits and Rangoon
Glenogle
Fatshar
Canton...
Wingehai
Macsie
Heunashun
Cebu und Iloilo.
Sungkiang
Fuochine
Stungbai
Taichun
Nom:20
Hoit
Sanbita...
Kongmoon,
Kamchuk, Samshai, Shiuhing,
Lintan
Takhing and Wachow
tionam
Cauton.
Powan
Canton
Wingchai
Swatow, Amey and Fooctow.
Hailan
Heuwyshan
Macso
Werang.
Shanghai,
Anhui
Lawing.
Macro.
Chefoo..
Manila
Namte
Sunbue..
Canten....
Canton
Мисио
EUROPE, &e., India via Tuticorin
(Late Lotters 11.00 to 11.30 A.M. Ezira
Postage 10 cents.)
(Letters posted in all the Pilar Boxes in ime for the first clearance will be inela ded in this contract mail}..
Macao....
Namino
Sanhue..
Canton
Can on Macio...
Mano
Namtuo
Saabus
Chaton
----
Canton.
Масао
MACAO, NACABANI, KORE,
Tanchuin Hoitu..... Kinchon Нотеть Wingchwi....
P. Eitel Friedrich ·
Heungshan
Tuichun
Hoiju Hankow Kinglan Wingchui.. fiengshan Taichin Hoiju Fallaan
Hankow
Wirgchai
YOKOHAMA
and SAN FRANCISCO
(Supplementary mail on board up to the
time fixed for departure of tho muil. Extra Postage 10 cents.)
Macao
Namtao
Sanbue
Cantoa.
Canton.
Magao
Manila
TO-DAY
Sale, Miscellaneons, Eales Rocme, Mr. C. P. Lammert, 2.30 p.m.
Sale, Japanese Curics, Sales Rooms, Mr. V. I. Remedios, 2.30 p.m.
COMMERCIAL.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
ON LONDON.-
Telegraphio. Transfer
16th December
111 11A
Bank Bills, ou demand Bank Rills, at 30 days' eight...). 111⁄21⁄2 Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight...3/11 Credits, at 4 months' sight......111 Documentary Bills, 4months' sight1/11
Credits, at 4 months' sight...245
OF PARIS.
Bank Bills, on demand
242
ON GERMANY.***
On demand
.1961
ON NEW YORK-
Bunk Bille, on domand
.46%
Credits, 60 days' sight
..478
ON BOMBAY.-
Telegraphie Transfor
..1431
Bank, on demand...
..143
ON CALCUTTA.---
Telegraphic Transfer ....
.1491
ON SHANGHAI:****
Bank, at sight
al
718
Privata, 30 days sight....
ON YOKOHAMA.--On duaand.....94
ON MANILA-Ou dezand--Pesos-994
UN SINGAPORE.-On demand........
ON BATAVIA-Un demand
ON HAIPHONG-Os demand
ON SAIGON.-On demand
ON BANGKOK-Cn demand.....
Bank, on demand..........ddy
pin.
Manchuria
Heungshan
Tatchi
Hoifu Powan
Fatshun Wingchai Zatirė
TO DEPART.
Disney
Mr. and Mrs. Bisney
S. Bissel
My W.
Mr. B. K. Blair Mr J. Blan
Mr. and rs. R. Boggau
and infant
Mr. E. A. Bonner Mr. Bornand
Mr. and Mrs. E. W.
Borthwick.
Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Brad
sbaw
Jiss Brett
Me. C. T. Briggs
|
Mr. C. C. Buckland
Mr. R. Char.
Dr. S. Ch Mr W. G. Cla
air. T.
Mr. G. W. MOTSE
Mis Murkens
Mr. S. 6. Newall
Mr. A. G. Newington Mr. W. T. Page Mr. W. ParOTU
Mrs, J. A. Putio
Mrs. P. F. Price
Mr & Mia. T. L. Porkina
Mr. . . P diepho
Mr. A. Futva
Mr. Jas. Quits
Mr. F.. Rayner
Mr. Rafte
Mr.
Mr. F. O. Ranti vy
.
Dr. L. F. Reol
Mr. R. J. Kiev
Mrs. J. S. Ronch & child
Mr. & Mrs. G. Corduroy
.H, J. Craig Mr. G Cunningham
Mr. F. 0, Davies Mrs. T.
Davies Mr. F. B. 1oneon Mr. 13. Dean Capt. & Mrs. J. Douglas M.. T. C. Downing Mr. G. H. Edwards dr. 4. Emerson
A.
Mr. H. G. Fisher Dr. A. F.
A. F. Forster Dr. W. P. Ficoman
.ན་ ་
Mrs. A. W. Gade
بعد
Mr G. Glover
Mr. H. C. Gray
Mr. A. G. Roberts
Mr. W. R. Robertson
Dr. Roine
Mr. N. Rutherford
Mr. G. B. saya
Mr. H. T, D. Sayle
Mr. W. E. Schmidt
Jr. and ris, J. G. Scott
and intant
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Scott
and son
Mr. N. Shoemaker
Miss M. B. Shoemaker
1. C. Skont
Mrs, K. D, Smiths Mi. Gey. Somervillo Mr. C. H. oper Mr. 31. E. Springos
C. E. C. Stas- Surgeoa furil
L. Stain Miss Stevens
Mr. w M. stewart
Mr. A. W. Gaut
Mr.
Capt. T. A. Mr. 1.
T.A. Hall
Mr. J. Hanrou
Mr H
.
H. T-Bacling
Per Nubia, from Hon koug, for Colombo. Sunday, 18th, 99 A..Mrs. W. H. Pile, Mies S. H. Lafourcade, and Monday, 19th, 1.30 a... F... Robson; for Sus. Mis Margaret Monday, 19th, 780 A. Stevens; for Brindisi, Messrs. H. M. Abbot, Monday, 10, 1.45 r.m. J. M. Abbott, N. Shoomaker, Miss Martha Monday, 19th, 1.00 PM. Shormaker, Mr. J. II. Teltimer, De, and Mr. Monday, 19th, 3.69 P.M. Por Lee Pras, Mr. and Mr. W. D. Keystone, Monday, 19th, 5.00 PM. Mice A. Koystone, Mrs. A. L. Scott and si, Monday, 19th, 5.00 P.M. Movers. A. J. Scott and Joku G, Warwick; fr Marseilles, Major J. O. Hatchinson, Mr. Arthur 19th, 5,00 P.M. Monday,
Kohler. Mr. and Mrs. R. W Price, Mr. and Monday. 19th, 5.00 P.M. Mrs. Kulbect and family; for London, Mr. and Taesday. 20th, 7.30 A.M. Mrs. J. A. Bradshaw, Mr. C. II. Hopkins, Lien'.- Tuesday:
20th, 7.30 A.M. Col. Wm. Johnson, Comdr. John Nicholas, Tuesday, 20th, 8.00 A.M. Lieut. G. H. Freborg, RN., Payur P. W. Tuesday, 20th, 1.45 PM. Roote, R N., Lients. O. M. Makina and T. W. Tuesday, 20th, 3.00 P.M. Pratt, R.N. Messrs. H. R. Bustooth, H. W. Tuesday, 20th, 8.00.P.M. Eastcott, Asst. Pagar, F. G. V. Brown, Mr. T. Tuesday, 20th, 3.00 P.M. 8. Bohorts, Dr. M. Mackenzie, Messrs. W. B. Tuesday, 24th 5.00 p.m. C. Ryan and E. Harold Low; from Shanghai, Tuesday, 2uth, 5.00 P.a. for Singapore, Messrs. W. A. Hammond, R. Tuesday, 10th, 5.60 p.m. Wibou, C. R berts, and G. Brinkworth for Wednesday, lat, 7.30 AM. London, Mr. F. J. Kitobing, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wednesday, 21st, 7.30 am. Neave, Miss W. C. Bevis, Mrs. H. M. Bevis, Wednesday, 21st,
Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Barry, and Mr. P. A. Crosthwaite.
Printed Matter and Sam- ples 10.0# A‚m. Registration... 10.00 a.m. (Registration, with late [es of 10 cents, up to 10.45 A.M.) Lettera... 11.00 A.M, Wednesday, 21st, 145 PM. Wednesday, 21st, 5.00 PM. Wedu stay, 21st, 5.00 PM Wednesday, 21st, 5.00 PM. Thursday, 22nd, 750 a.m. Thursday, 2nd, 7.30 A.M. Thursday, 22nd, 1.45 PM Thursday, nd, 5.00 P.M. Thaxaday, 22nd, 5.00 P.M. Thursday, 22nd, 5.00 P.M. Friday, 23rd, 7:30 AM. Friday, 23rd, 7,30 A.M. Friday, 3rd,
Printed Matier and Sam- ples30.00 A M. Registration...10.00 A.M. (Registration, with late fee of 10 cents, up to 10.30 A.M.)
11.00 4.M. Latters... Friday, 23rd, 1.45 P.M. Friday, 23rd, 5.00 P.M. Friday, 23rd, 5.00 P.. Friday. 23rd, 5:00 PM. Saturday, 24 7.30 AM. Saturday, 24th, 7.30 AM Saturday, 24th, 9.00 AM.
VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
The P. & O, steamer Maltu loft Singapore for this port on the 11th 1 ec, at 1 p.m., and is due here to-day about 2 p.m.
THE AMERICAN MAIL,
The P.M. sti amer Manchuria, from San FesT osco to the 19th Nov. via Honolulu, left Yokohama for this port on the 9th Dec, a.m. ard is due here to-morrow.
The O. & O. steamer Coptic, from San Fran. cisco to the 28th Nov. e Houolela, leaver Yokohama for this port on the morning of the 17th Deo, via Kobe, do, and is duo bere on the 26th Dev.
THE GERMAN MAIL..
The LGM. steamer Prive Eltet Friedrich left. Kobe via Nagasaki and Shanghai on the 11th Dec. at 10 p.m., and may be expected hete on Tuesday, the 2 th Dec.
The LG.M. steamer Ronn left Colombo on the 19th Dro., p.in, and may be expected here on Wednesday, the 21st Dvo."
THE CANADIAN MAIL.
·
The C.P.R. steamer Empress of China arrived at Nagasaki at 3 p.m. ou Thursday, the 15th Dec.. and left again at 7 a.m, ou Friday for Shanghai, where she is due to arrive at 330 p.m. to-day,
MERCHANT GEKAMEÊN,
The steamer Silverlip left Singapore on the 11th Deo, and is dua bere to-day.
The 0.8.8 & CM, steamer Hyun left S'rga- pore on the 11th Dee. at daylight, and is due hora to-day at daylight.
Ban
JOINT STOCK SHARES.
Hongkong, 16th December.
COMPANY.
PAID UP.
QUOTATIONS.
$715, salos
Hongkong & Sbai. $12617don, £70 108.
Nat!. Bank of Chin
A. Shares B. Shores
Foun, Sha..
insuranceTM***
Union...... China Tradera"...... North China......... Yangtze ............ Canton | Hongkong Fire...... China Fire............... Steamship Coyɛ.--
II., Canton and M... Indo-China S. N.... Cluna and Manila... Douglas Steamshi Star Ferry..... Shell Transport &
Trading Co.... Do. pref. shares.... Refineries-
China Sagar .................... Luzon Sugat...... Mining
Charbonnages
Kaube.
Docks Et H. W. Dock
£6 $39, sellers 28 $39, sellers
21 $10, buyers
N.,
$100 $710, buyers
$25 $58), sales & sel.
£5 Tla. 96, sellers *60 $130, sales $50 $250, buyers $30 $336, sales & buy. $00 $90,sales & buyers
$:0 $281, sellora $15 $1-84, sellers $30 | $24, collars $50 $33, bayers $10 840), sellers $6 $30, sollers
25s. 6d. sellers 210 £8 10.
140 3228, sollers $17, яe lers
F250 $490,
15,444, sellers.
H. K. Wharf & Gi New og Dock....... S.C.F. Buyda Co.,Lth, Land and building-
Hongkong Land Inv. Kuwloon Land & is. Must Point Building: Hongkong Hotel ......
Humphreys ... Shanghai Land...... Cotton Mills--
international
-
Laou King Mow Soychee Hongkong Companies-
Alumbra, Lid
15082171, sellers 100 $114, sollera 461 $27, belles 100 T18, 163.
$100 $149, seller's
330 $381, buyers $500, ellers
50 $115, ellers $tu $182, sellers $265, mullers $50 Ti 117.
Tls. 50 Ta. 25, buyers Els, 76 16, 20 Els, 160 Thú. 824.
Tls, 500 Tla. 360, sellers $13,
$500 $100, buyers Bell's Asbestos . A. 12s. 6d. (.55)." Campbell, Moore & Co.
alu 40, buyers $12 blog, Luyer Chun-Borneo Co., Lo
$10 $93,sales & buyera China Prov. L. & M...
$6 $30, Dairy Farma Geo, renwick & Co.
$25 $4. Green Island Cement Hongkong Electric.!
Hongkong & C. Gas... H. B. L. framways... Hongkong loo
Hk. Steam Water-
host Co. Ld.....} Ihilippine Co., Ld.,
The C.P.E. steamer Athenian arrived at Shanghai at .., on Wednesday, the 14th Dec, and left sgain at 11 p.m. same day for Hongkong, where she is due to arrive at 5 pm, to-day.
The Bucknall Line steamer Manica left Shanghat on the 14th Dec. for this port, and iss. & H. Dyeing & C.) due her to day.
$.10
1
Letisis 310 $80, buyers $15, buyers $10
buyers $5 $9, 210 $160, bayera $100 $280. $255. $26 $to $150, buyers $10220, sellers $20, sellers $10 $91, sellers $60 $50,
21p.c.
Hongkong Rope...... 115%
11p.c.pm. ...1c. pm,
603
$54.50
SOVEREIGNS, Bank's Buying Rate...810.30
GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per tal
VAR SILVEE, DOT OZ 2
OPLUM.
7th December.
ir
11
Quotations are:- Allow ea nat. to 1 ostty.
......$1100 to $1130 par pisal Walws New Haiwa Old$1170 to $1200 Haiwn Older ...... $1250 to $1270 Malwa V. Old.....$1300 to 81330 Trafan fine quality $880 to P-reian extra fine..8900
to
Patna New
$1125 to
www
par d
Papa Old...
to
Beuares New
$1100
to
Benares Clans --
Lo
The H. & A. steamer Australian left Manila on the 13th Dec. at 3 pan, and is due here to dhy, p.tu.
The 0.3.S. & C.M. steamer Sobralenae loft Singapore on the 12th Dec. at noon, and is due here on the 19th Dec.
The steamer Gregory Spear, from Calentta, 1oft Singapors for this port on the 13th Doo, pam
The Barber Ling steamer Satsuma arrived at Minnija on the 15th De
The J.-C.-J. steamer Tjimahi loft Maji for this port on the 10th Dec, and may be expected hero via Swatow and Amoy on the 21st Dec.
Co., Ltd.
S. China MorningPost Tabrad Flanting Co... Chins Light and ɛ Power Co., Ld....} Steam Laundry Co,
La United Asbestos ......
Do. Watkins, Ld... Watson & Co., A.S.... William Powell, Ld..........
L
$25 $211, buyera $6-$1.75, nollera. $10 $10, sellors
$$7. *(-$1, sellors $4 $95. $10
+
Mr. P. Harding
Mag. C. T. Hardy Pneu Hassan & valor Mr. J. D. Huto
J. D. Hutchesou Her. F. Icely Lt.Col. N. Johnscu Mre H.
M. Jones Mr. and Mrs. F, N. H.
Jopes
Lt. A Junea Mr. R. A Katsel Mr. B. II. Kempt
Mr. and Mrs. Lounay Mr. A. . Lewis Mr. E. H. Low Dr. E. N. Macdonald
PHAN
Mr. R. D. Atkinson Mr. M. P. Benttie Mr. J. M. Heartie Major Benaon, A.P.D. Mra. Bonson Capt. &ars. Bentinck children and maid Lady Boyle and maid Col. F. L. Brown
L.F. BRA Mrs. L..
Mis 93 Brown
P. B
Br. P.
Mr. A. Chapman
Major A. A. Chichester Mrs. A.. A. Chichester
A. J. David Mr. David, jua.
Mr. Dixon Lient.
A
Com
Dymock
& Mrs. Gaunt, RN. Mr. A. B. Gr.at Capt. Ha dy, EN, Mre. E. C. Hardy Mr. A. R. Basszu
Hazehood
Mr. F. A. Mr. Holborow Mv. D. tiudig And Mrs. R. R.
Hussan
Mr. l. U, Joffries
r. und Ms. oneph
Mr. Hickart
Mr. C. H. Thomas Dr. J. C. Thomsen Mr. D. Tharaborrow Mr. W. D. Trimpell Mr. and Mie.
Mis. Turner-
Mr. S. Vickera
Miss Turner
Mrs. & Miss Wakefiel
P Mr.
Walker
Mr. J. L. Wemyss Mrs. A. M. hitton Maj. Wiliamson, A.S.C.
Mr. Philipp Wolf
Mr. and Mrs. C. E.
Woolmer
Mr. and Mr. Gordon
Wright
Mr. W. B. Young
CL
Major Josling
Herbert
Mr. Lang Mr. B. Diartin Mr. & Mrs.
Моход Consul E. Adelly Mr. F. I. Ollis Major &
Mrs. Ormiston Maxton
Major Philipps
Mr. H.E. Pollvek, KJ,
Major Ross
Mra. Suwer
Mr. A. Findlay Smith Mr. and Mrs. Smith Mr. Carl W. Smith
Mr. W.O.C.Spl. khacer
Mr. Stoker
Mr. Stopení
Mr. Stoppa
Mr. Story
Btc. Mrs. W. Thom-
BUIL
Capt. S
HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO & WEST RIVER STEAMERS.
JOINT SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LD., AND THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD
HONGKONG-CANTON LINE,
3.8.HONAM," 2,363 tons, Captain H. D. Jones. S.S." POWAN, 2,338 tons, Captain F. D. Thomes S.S. FATSHÁN," 2,260 tous, Captain W. A. Valentine. S.S. HANKOW" 3,073 tous, Captain C. V. Lloyd. S.S.KINSHAN," 1,995 tous, Captain J. J. Lossius. Departures from Hongkong to Canton daily at 8.30 am. (Sunday asoupted), 9 p.m. qud 10.30 p.. (Saturday excepted).
Departures from Canton to Hongkong daily at 8.30a.m., 2p.m. and 6 p.m. (Sunday oxcepteu
These Steamers, currying His Majesty's Mails, are the largest and fastest on the River Special attention is drawn to their Superior Saloon and Cabin Accommodation,
SERVICE OF THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACÃO FIFAM EOAT CO., L
HONGKONG-MACAO LINE.
S.S. "HEUNGSHAN," 1,998 tons, Captain W. E. Clarke, Departures from Hongkong to Macao on weekdays at 2.30p.m. Departures on Sundaysat12,30p.m. Departures from Macão to Bongkong daily at 830 aïm,
CANTON-MACAO LINE.
S.S.LUNGSHAN," 219 tons, Captain T Hamlin.
This Steamer leares Canton for Macao every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8.30 a.m. and leaves Macao for Carton every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8 a...
JOINT SERVICE OF THE LONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO. ¡LD, THE CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD, AND THE INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD..
8.8.
CANTON WUCHOW LINE.
SAINAM, 588 tons, Captain J. Willos:
S.S. NANNING." 569 tona, Captain C. Butchart,
One of the above Steamers leaves Canton for Wachow every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 8.30 a., and the other leaves Wuchow for Canton on the same days at 8.30 a.m. Round trips take about 5 days. These voseole have Superior Cabin Accommodation and are lighted throughout by electricity.
Further partioniers may be obtained at the Office of the--
BONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., `LD.
18, Rank Boiling, Queen's Road Central (opposite the Hongkong Hotel);
Or of BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LD.
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KOWLOON HOTEL.
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DELIGHTFUL SITUATION. UNEXCELLED RESORT FOR TRAVELLERS AND RESIDENTS.
BILLIARDS AND BOWLING. LAWN AND GARDENS.
JAS. W. OSBORNE, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER. 2841
THE WEATHER.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER, 15ru DECEMBER, г..
Wind.
STATION.
Vladivostok, 2 p Nemuro...... Hakodato...
Tokyo
& Mrs. Watkins, Kagoshima Mr. & Mrs. M. Watson
and child
Mr. S. T. Wenborn Ishigakijime
Dr. & Mrs. M. J. White Capt. Wo snop
Mr. & Mr. C. C. Yates
KIN EDWARD HOTEL.
Mr. J. M. Botalbe Capt. E. Brplay
"
Mies Chaplin Miss E Chaplin Capt. Deinat
Mrs. M. J. -Dia son Mr. Thos. A. Hamner Mr. Jurksca and child Mr, J. Watt Jaman Mrs. J. W. Jameson Maj. R. A. Kaye, R.G.A. Mis. Kare Mr. F. Kione Mrs. F. Kieno Lt. Kleijontiber
Mr. C. Krai Miss S H. Lafourcado Mr. V. Lugebil
Mr. Alfred J. May Mr. Frnest A. G. May Dr. & Mrs. A. P. Pease Mr. W. H. Pile Consul P. G. Potier Mrs Potier Lieut. Comdr. F. D.
Fratt, RN.
Vr. & Mrs. Thos. T. Rose Mr. and Mrs Alex. Ross
and family
Mr. Bruce Shepherd Mr. G. Streger Mr. J. G. Warwick
CONNAUGHT HOTEL.
Yre. Barnes Mrs J, Bell
•Capt. J. B. Briggs, U.S.N.
Mr. J. 1). Cameron M. and Mrs. Christie Eng L. and Vra Clegg Mr. Doiro
Mr. and Mrs. H. Eyro Mr. R. M. Ezokiöl Mr. Forres
Capt. Galb, A P.1.
Colonel F. H. Haynes,
A.P.D.
Mr. E. Howard Dr. D. Howley
Mr. J. B. Jackson
Mr. A. C. MacMillan Mr. R. Menashih
Mr Monteith Mr. W. Morze Mise M. Palmer Mr. WT Parker
Mr. Pemberto
Miss Reares
Mr. Robert
30.28
39.2%
30.99
Kochi......... Nagasaki
30AR
30.16
30,11
Oshima......
30.18
Nabs
30.17
#
30.13
Teikoku i p
30,22
30 29
30.12
30.13
Koshun......!
30.0%
#
30.15
30 37
45
30.23 60
30.02 63
Taichu
Tainau
www.
+
Pescadores Weihaiwei..? P Gutzlaff Sharp Peak Amoy Swatow Canton,
Macno
Hongkong... 4 p. Vict'ia Peak Gap Kock...
Baiphong... Manda......! Bacolod
lilo...
Cebr
30.17 71 30.19 69
30 15.65
30.12
30.15 02
NW6
XE 8
{END 1
NNW
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29.88 | 32 |79
3 p.
INNE
*1
29 8180 29.86
**
C. S. James) 1 p.)
16TH DECEMBER, A..
Visdivust 7.6.
Nemuro 6.
Hakodate... Tokyo Kochi
Nagasaki
Kagoshima
Dalious.....
Nuha
Mr.T.Douglas Robinson Taina ......
Mr. Rodes
Mr. B. Mr.
Sellars
Mra. Squires
Mr. C. Templeman
Miss Warwick
Mr. M. Webb Bowen
CARLTON HOUSE.
Mr. Paul Lehrs
Mr. A. MeClay
Mr. Reger J. Andap Mr. J. W. Baine Mr. & Mr.K. J. Burlow. Izet clay Mr. A. E. Blanco Chalmers Dr. G. Mr. P. Chiapple
Mr. J. Cruickshank 3. F. Q. DAY Mr.
Mr. L. C. Delaney
C. Diss
Mr. A. C. Diss
E. A Erbr
Mr.
Miss M. Gains
Mr. and
and 2 children
Mr. U. Nervegna
Mr. and Mrs. Ormsby
Mr. and Mrs. Pescio
Mr. M. Preshair.
Mr.
Br.
Stanley Raby:
Mr. A. Tiuck en
Mrs. II. 7.
Kapinol
Mr. M. I. Rost Georg Mr. H. Schluter
Mr. Madcolm Grice
Mr. W. J. Hobbs
Mr. A. U. Howes Dr. & Ms. H. Ton Kate
Mr. A. H. Laing Mr. J. Loth
Mr. & Mrs. Silverstein
Mr. F. M, Silvey
Mr. AJ. Skinn
Mr. G. P. S. Summer
villo
Mr. N. Taliaferro
KOWLOON UCTEL.
ND O
.80.35
30.21
30.22
NW 6
30.11
30.27
30.37
N
N
30.21
Ishigakijima Taiboku Taichu
30.20
30.21
...a.
30.27
30.1
30.15
Koshu Pescadores
30.16
30.20
Weihaisei... 9 a.
GUMZIA
1
30.52 41
Peak!
30.40-56 30.24 57
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0 a.
30.39 47 80.28 64
49 NNE
NE
30.30
INNE
30.26 62
.NNE
80.04 SI
76
W
a.
29.94 82
NK
20.89 &L
Amoy 6. Swatow Canton Hongkong... 10 a. Vict'in Feak Gap Beck...
Macan Haiphong...
Mania ***** acolod......
Joilo
Cabu
37
1. 8, 10a
HONGKONG NETEOROLOGICAL
HEGISTER.
Hongkong Observatory 16th December.
barometer
by
Previous Diy On Date ab On Date
at 4 12,50
10 0.2. at de punt.
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30.25
68
HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM.
WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.
7.00 amL
TIME TABLE.
WERK DAYE.
7.30, to 8.00 a.m....Every 10 minutoa 8.00 to 8.30 s.....Every 15 minutes. 8.30 am, to 9.30 a.....Every 10 minutes 9.40 .m. to 13.00 azn....Every 15 minutes.. 11.30m. to 1240 p.
..Every 15 minutes.
12.45 p.m. to 1.1 per 10 minutes..
1.15 p.m. to 1,15 p.m. 1.45 p.m. to. 2.16
15 minutes.
Every 10 minutes.
215 p... to 8.00 p.m....Every 15 minutes. 3.30pm to 5.00p.m....Every 15 minutes, 6.00 g. to 8.30 pan,...Every 10 minutes.
NIGHT CARS.
8.45 p.m. & 1.00
9.45 to 11.15 p... övery Į hour. FATURDAYS.
Estru sax at 1130 p., and 11.45 pm..
SUNDATS,
8.00 am to 9:00 am....Every 15 minutes.. 9.00 am, to 9.3 a..... Every 30 minutes. 9.30 m, to 10.30 a..... Every 16 rainutes.
.....
10.30 m, to 1' akim, tt. ...
.....Every
10 minutes. 10 minutes. 15 minutes.
12.00 Noon to 10 minutes.
1.00pm to 90 pan..
5.00, to 40 puta.
0.00
2.0, to
to 7 pan,...Every 10 minutes. 7.00 Yun, to 80 ....Every tô minutes.
AT CARS at 8.4 p.m. & 9.00 pm, 9,45 to
11.15 pm, every half hour. SPECIAL AS nagement at the Com pany's Offles, Alexandra Buildings, Dea Vœux Koad Central.
JOIN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
trenera Managers.
Hongkong, 8 h Tresember, 1804.
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Temperature...] Humidity Wind Direction)
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Weather 1лят
Rain
60
64
53
42
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ient. E. E. Jelliese
1904 1903
Mr. H. C. Lierenow VERNON & SMYTH, Brokers Mrs. W. E Bowe & child
Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Wat
Highest open air Temperature on 15th 65 Lowest open air Temperature on 15th 52
Mr. W. C. Bennett Capt. & Mrs Collington. Mr. H. C. Dewey
$180. $10 $91, buyara $13, sellers $10 $121, sales & sel, Cape, J. C. Dow
$10 $12, buyers
Mrs. Bankey Major and Mrs. G. E.
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