Tus regular monthly meeting of Lodge St. John, No. 618, S.C., will be held in Freemason's Hall, Zetland Street, this evening, at 8.30 precisely. Visiting brethern will be made cordially welcome. WE are informed by the agents, Messrs. Adam- son, Bell & Co, that the steater Kramure Castle, from London, arrived at Singapore on
i
To-day's Advertisements.
ST. JOHN LODGE OF HONGKONG, No. 618, S.C.
Saturday last, and will start for lengkong 10-day. A REGULAR LODGE will be held at
ABOUT five o'clock en Satunlay evening, a bus boatman, while standing on the steam-launch, wharf at Yanomah-tee, dropped down dead, from heart disease, it is thought. The body was sent To the Civil Hospital.
We would remind our readers of the performance of Verdi's popular opera "Il Trovatore," at the Theatre, Royal, City Hall, by the Italian Opera Company, this evening, commencing at o'clock. This will be the company's last appearance in Hongkong.
JAPAN.
We read in native papers that it has been found that a hot spring in the precincts of the Iwoji temple, situated on Ideuyama (dzu pro vince) units gold dust mixed with the sand ejected. Specimens have been forwarded to the Home Departure,
General Torio Koyals, who has been in retire ment for some time, and as to whose fature career various rumours have been circulated, was re- ceived in audience by the Emperor on the 21st instant, and appointed President of the Board of Statistics in the Privy Council.
The Jiji Shimpo now asserts that, as was previously reported, His Imperial Highness Prince Arisagawa, Second Minister of State, will shortly be despatched to Russia to attend the Czar's coronation, and that Mr. Hayashi, one of the Chief Secretaries of the Public Works De- partment, has already been appointed to accom. pany him.
The Hocki Shimbun publishes a. despatch that, vexert by the oppression of their landlords, more than one thousand coltiers in Tokumaru and the vicinity in Inaba province, assembled in
a temple on the 12th instant, intending to march upon and destroy the farmers' houses; but that a
FREEMASON'S HALL, Zetland Street, TO- DAY, the 15th instant at 8 for 8.30 1.M. precisely.
BUSINESS P
TO BALLOT FOR TWO CANDIDATES FOR INITIATION. INITIATION.
PASSING.
And for the transaction of General Business. By Order of the R.W.M.
Hongkong, 1th May, 1882.
THEATRE
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
Intimations.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
RAISING,
CABINET
J. LIVESEY, Secretary.
FURNITURE
[331
RICH
UPHOLSTERY
WORK,
ROYAL
ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY.
SPECIAL FAREWELL PERFORMANCE.
T
HE Members of the Italian Opera Company beg to return their sincere thanks to the patronage during the present season, and have Community of Hongkong for their support and
the pleasure to announce that they have arranged to give a
SPECIAL FAREWELL PERFORMANCE.
AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL, THIS EVENING,
"L
May 15th, 1882,
on which occasion will be produced (BY GENERAL DESIRE) VERDI'S POPULÁR OPERA
TROVATORE."
DRAMATIS PERSONE.
police force, promptly despatched to the spot, 11. CONTE DE LUNA prevented the outbreak of disturbance.
The Nicht Nichi Shimbun contains the two following telegrams, dated Nagasaki the 24th instant
Five Japanese residents of Gensanshin have been attacked by Coreans. Of these, Hasurmoto, a pupil of the Hongwanji, was killed, and two others are dangerously wounded,
On the 31st altimo five men, named Hasumoto, Tani, Kodama (of the Okura-gumi) Obuchi (of the Mitsu is Company) and Hamate were attacked at An-pen by Coreans, Hasumato was at once. killed, and Obuchi and Kodama re- ceived dangerous wounds. The others, Tani and Hamate escaped safe.
The Nichi Nichi Shimbun publishes a tele- gram from its Kioto correspondent to the effect that at to pin. on the 23rd instant the convicts in the jail there mulinied, set fire to the place, and effected their escape.
Chafing at the non-fulfilment of its crst pre- diction that the tramway from Shimbashi to Uyeno would be completed before the full spring blooming of the cherry flowers, now, alas, failing like snow, the flochi Shimbun, probably jesting with sad heart, says that the construction is post- 1x until a measure for the reconstruction of roads, at present under the consideration of the Tokiyo Eu assembly, shall be approved.
It is mentioned that the Chinese Minister, in honour of his new appointment, has invited the Ministers of State, Privy Councilors, and foreign Representatives to a grand banquet on the and proximo.
LEONORA MANRICO..
FERNANDO.. AZUCENA Ruiz...... INES
Caro Dei Zingarı......
...Signor Cresci. „Signora Luwucci Signor VANZETTI ....Signer CoRTI.
....Signora Suis Signor BRUNETTI, „Signora BERTOLINI. ...Signor PATIERNO.
Seats may be backed at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH'S, Queen's Road..
Hongkong, May 11th, 1882.
[327
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE SYDNEY, (Taking Cargo and Passengers for ADELADE, all AND MELBOURNE,
NEW ZEALAND, Fiji, and New CALEDONIAN PORTS.)
THE
Steamship
"VORTIGERN,"
WALL PAPERS,
. CURTAIN
MATERIAL 5,
CARPETS,
WALL BRACKETS,
&c.,
ukt., &c.
MANUFACTURED
BY
HALL & HOLTZ,
SHANGHM.
Intimations.
Modern
ON VIEW
A CHOICE COLLECTION
Artistic
IN SOLID ENGLISH, ITALIAN,
AND AMERICAN WALNUT,
Furniture,
MAHOGANY, AND OTHER
CHOICE FOREIGN WOODS,
SOUND CONSTRUCTION, EXCELLENT FINISH,
HAND
MODERATE
SUITABLE FOR THE
PRICE
DRAWING ROOM, BOUDOIR, DINING ROOM, AND BED ROOM. WITH ELEGANT CURTAIN MATERIALS
WALL PAPERS, DADOS, FURNITURE COVERINGS, CARPETS, &c., TO MATCH.
J
MR. BYRNE FROM MESSRS. HALL & HOLTZ BEING ON A VISIT TO HONGKONG WILL BE HAPPY TO GIVE ANI": INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ABOVE.
Hongkong, th May 1882.
CHS. J. GAUPP & CO. ~HRONOMETER, WATCH, AND
CLOCK-MAKERS,
Captain Brown, is unavoidably Postponed until JEWELLERS, SILVER-SMITHS, AND further notice.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 15th May, 1883.
[341
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
IN
VALUABLE QUEEN'S
SHOPS, ROAD CENTRAL AND BONHAM STRAND,
A native paper says that Bin Shuu Mokt, a nephew of the Queen of Corea, who came to Japan last year and holds progressive opinions, has been urging upon his Government to open Undersigned has received instructions
Corca to foreign intercourse, but that, owing to the obstinately conservative ideas still prevalent in the Soul Cabinet, he has been unsuccessful.
The Mainichi Shimbun says that the iron- clad usuma Kan is now so old, her armour so impaired, and her hull itself so rotten, that to re- pair her would require an outlay of at least 100,000 yon; and that even then she could not last many years. It has therefore been decidedl to make only the repairs imperatively necessary, and convert her into a floating fort.
to
We are informed that shortly after the arrival of the S. S. Sunda from Hongkong, the customs officials, whose suspicions had been aroused, slopped some of the dirty linen landed by the washermen from the vessel in the usual routine, and discovered that it had been made the cloak for en
smuggling opium. The indiscretion of some one or other led to the prime mover getting wind of this; or if not the prime mover, at any rate one of the saloon boys who had been several years in the company's employ has deserted, andi his whereabouts is not yet ascertained. He may be now some miles on his way back to the Flowery Land rejoicing in his own immunity and the success of past ventures, as boldly and more successfully effected
Native
papers contain the following telegrams
THE
from the MORTGAGER to Sell by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 27th May, 1882, at Two P.M., on the Premises,
(147, Queen's Road Central.) (1ST LOT.)
ALL that PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND Registered in the LAND OFFICE as REMAINING PORTION of Section G of MARINE LOT No. 63, together with the HOUSE No. 147 D, in Queen's Road Central.
(2ND Lỡn)
OPTICIANS.
CHARTS AND BOOKS. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
SOLE AGENTS
for Louis Audemars' Watches; awarded the highest Prizes at every Exhibition: and for Voigtländer and Solin's Celebrated OPERA GLASSES, MARINE GLASSES, AND SPYGLASSES. No. 38, Queen's-road Central.
STAG HOTEL.
:
Intimations.
Intimations.
UN
NION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON.
WING
!
!
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
A FIRST INTERIM BONUS of TWENTY-FIVE per cent. apon Contributions, and an INTERIM DIVIDEND of ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY Two ; DOLLARS PER SHARE for the year 188 will be Payable on FRIDAY, the 12th instant.
WARRANTS may be had on Application at the Office of the Society on and after that date.
By Order of the Board,
DOUGLAS JONES, Acting Secretary.
[319
E S.
[19 Hongkong, 6th May, 1882.
QUEENS ROAD CENTRAL
VOOD
GOD ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS
ENGLISH & AMERICAN BILLIARDS.
Tifin at One o'clock, Dinner at 7.30. This Hotel is most centrally situated and within easy distance of the principal Landing places.
J. COOK, Proprietor.
ALL that PIECE or PARCEL, of GROUND
Registered in the LAND OFFICE as Section HAIR DRESSING SALOON A of MARINE LOT No 161, together with the HOUSE No. 117, Banham Strand.
For Further Particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply to
J. M. GUEDES, Auctioneer, 33, Wellington Street. Hongkong, 15th May, 1882.
[342
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
VALUABLE PROPERTY, IN QUEEN'S ROAD.
respecting the reported disturbance it Corea, of To Sell by Public Auction, on
HE Undersigned has received instructions
which we published news on Saturday last:-
The Mitsu Bishi Company have received from
FRIDAY,
the Premises, by Order of the MORTGAGEL. ALL that PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND, Registered in the LAND OFFICE as Section B of INLAND LOT No 363.
And
ALL that PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND Registered in the LAND OFFICE as Section
the Tsuruga Marn, which left Gensanshin, the 26th day of May, 1882, at Two PM, on Corea, on the 17th instant the following telegram dated Nagasaki the 20th instant: Obuchi Yo- shinori an employé of the company at Gensan- shin, has been beaten near that place and severely but not mortally wounded. A priest of the Hong- wanji has been killed and a member of the Okura- guni seriously injured. Great excitement pre- vails in the settlement, but matters are not so serious as to cause a rupture between Japan and Corea, The Mainichi Shimbun naies that no date is given as to when the riot occurred, but that it must evidently have been before the 17th instant, on which day the Tsuruga Maru left., -Mail.
MAILS EXPECTED,
——
THE AMERICAN MAIL.
The O. & 0. S. S. Co.'s steamer, Belgic, with the next American mail, left San Francisco on the 19th April, and may be expected here on or about the roth instant.
The O. &O; S. S. Co.'s steamer Gaelic, with the succeeding American mail, left San Francisco on the 2nd May, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 1st June.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
The OS. S. Co.'s sicamer Nestor left Singa- pore on the 12th instant, and may be expected herl on or about the 18th.
The steamer Kenmure Castle left Singapore to-day, the 15th instant, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 22nd,
MY S Chapter og
THAMES STREET INDUSTRIES" by Percy Russell. This Illustrated Pamphlet on Perfumery, &c, published at 6d, may be had gratis from any Chemist or dealer in perfumery in the World, or JOHN GOSNELL & Co., London-[ADYT.] [
W
HONGKONG HOTEL.
P. MOORE begs to inform the Gentle- men of Hongkong and Visitors that he has reduced the price of Hair-Cutting to go cents. Having now in his employ three competent As sistants who are always in attendance, he guar antees to execute this class of work, in all its branches, with a perfection which cannot be ex- celled in any part of the Work,
Hair-Cutting Shampooing Shaving
Trimming Beards
50 Cents. ...25 Cents. ...23 Cents. ...25 Cents.
MONTHLY CUSTOMERS TAKEN AT REDUCED
RATES.
RAZORS MOST CAREFULLY RE-SET.
Mr. MOORE begs to recommend his GOGO SHAMPOO WASH
to the public as unrivalled by any prepara tion ever produced for promoting the growth of the hair. The basis of this compound is
C
M.
U E D
HOUSE AND LAND BROKER,
J. AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION AGENT.
No. 33, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG, Hongkong, 23rd January, 1882
[62
THE CITY OF MANILA CIGAR STORE.
HAS FOR SALE.
IGARS of all Brands, Imperiales, Caballeros,
Vegueros, Regalias, Londres, Nuevo Ha of all Brands, at moderate prices. FANCY GOODS banos of all makes, quality guaranteed. TOBACCOS from the Parisian markets, Meerschaum Pipco, Jewellery of Chaste Designs. Sun Hals, &c., &c.; Commissions Executed.
JOSE M. BASA. No. 51, B., QUEEN's ROAD, CENTRAL. Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
[297 LING SHIN G.
BOOT AND SHOE MARER; No. 5, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG.
THE CHEAPEST SHOP IN THE TRADE Materials and Workmanship Guaranteed. Special experience in making Gentlemen's RIDING BOOTS. Hongkong, 4th April, 1887.
(207 SAMHING (STULT Z). MERCHANT TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, HAT AND CAP MAKER. ́MPORTER of every description of Gentle-
A of INLAND LOT No. 366, together with the made of soap root; the natives of the Philip men's Scarves, Collars, Ties, Socks, Um-
Road West, Nos. 48 and 5o.
J. M. GUEDES, Auctioneer,
pincTM
TY LOONG,
HAS FOR SALE..
· EX STEAMER CITY OF TOKIO."
PRIME Mess Pork and Beef, 200ths. in Barrel,
Boiled and Roast Beef and Mutton in and 60s, tips, Soup and Bouilli, American Hans, Bacon, Codfish. Cracked Wheat, Hominy, fresh white and red Beans, Assorted Fruits and Soups, Corn Broom, Hai Sausages, Salmon in tins and Bellies, Mackereli, and every description of Oil- men's stores at moderate prices.
No. 39, HING LONG STREET. Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
KE E
TOK
Entimations.
FOR SALE.
“Ex." STEAMSHIP "MINARD CAstle," SHORTLY EXPECTED.
A CONSIGNMENT OF
HOCKING'S PATENT FRESH WATER CONDENSERS, The Best and Cheapest ever made. Capable of Contlensing from one to two thousand Gallons per day.
PATENT TUBE BEADERS. PATENT LUBRICATORS.
BELDAM'S CELEBRATED
PATENT METALLIC PACKING.
The most economical Patent Packing known.
For full Particulars, apply to
R. FRASER-SMITH,
Commission Merchant,
Hongkong, 28th April, 1882. -
G, Peddar's Hill,
HONGKONG RACES, 1882.
NOW READY, PRICE
25C
A COMPLETE REPORT of the HONG
KONG RACE MEETING OF 1882,
IN PAMPLET FORM, REPRINTED FROM THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" As only a limited number will be printed, orders should be sent without delay to the
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" OFFICE No. 6, Peddar's Hil.
Hongkong, 4th March, 1882.
THE
HE "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."
AN INDEPENDENT DAILY PAPER.
PUBLISHED
EVERY AFTERNOON AT FOUR O'CLOCK, AT THE OFFICES No. 6, PEDDAR'S HILL
Terms of Subscription--Yearly $20; Half-yearly $10; Monthly. $; Single Copies 20 Cents each,
The Cheapest and best advertising medium in Hongkong. Terms can be learnt on application.
A SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SHEET l'ublished Daily at 17.30 am, and circulated free of charge throughout the Colony. Hongkong, 1st April 1882.
NOTICE.
W
RRANGEMENTS have now been com.
A picted which will enable this office to
undertake all kinds of JOB PRINTING, Includ- ing DIRECTORS REPORTS, BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, BALL ROOM, and VISITING CARDS, PROSPECTUSES, DEBIT NOTES, LABELS, PROGRAMMES of ENTERTAIN. MENTS. TRADE CIRCULARS and RE PORTS, &c., &c.
Accuracy and Best Workmanship guaranteed at the lowest possible rates.
"HONI KONG TELEGRAPH
OFFICE,
6. Peddar's Hill, 1st March, 1882. SPECIAL NOTICE.
TO ADVERTISERS. HIPPING FIRMS, INSURANCE COM. PANIES, COMMERCIAL, HOUSES, and
ADVERTISERS generally are informed that arrangements have now been completed to issue daily in connection with all
ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN THE "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."
A SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SHEET. FREE OF CHARGE. As the scale of charges in the Hongkong Telegraph, which has a guaranteed circulation of THREE HUNDRED COPIES. (299 is fixed at an exceedingly low rate, the attention of Advertisers is directed to the many advantages offered by this journal as a General Advertising Medium, and the support of the Mercantile com- munity and the public generally is respectfully solicited.
Hongkong, 1st April, 1881.
COAL MERCHANT, 18, WING SING LANE, HONGKONG,
KEEPS on hand for Sale all kinds of STEAM COAL of the best quality, at moderate rates; also has always Powerful Steam Launches for Hire at a Reasonable Charge, either for special Purposes, Excursions, or Towing.
Hongkong, 13th April, 1882.
[234
S Z
HING.
TAILOR.
DEALER in all kinds of Drapery, Silk Hand- kerchiefs, Embroidered Shawls, &c, &c.
HAT AND CAP MAKER. material made up, and a perfect Fit Gua-
ranteed at Moderate Charges. MATTING AND MANILA CIGARS,
FOR SALE.
Ladies
No. 76, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG, Hongkong, 12th April, 1882.
NAM SING.
(228
OUTFITTER.
TAILOR AND
ENTS' Shirts, Scarves, Braces, Socks, Hats, Handkerchiefs, &c., &c. Clothes cut in the most approved West End Style, a perfect Fit Guaranteed at Moderate Prices.
NEW SEASON'S GOODS.
Just received. 74, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 14th April, 1882.
[140
Post Office.
A MAIL WILL CLOSE
For Amoy and Manila-Per Enuy, to-day, the 15th instant, at 4.30 1.M.
For Manila-Per H.C.M.S. Velasco, to-day, the 15th instant, at 5 P.M.
For Swatow and Dangkok-Fer Ashington, to-morrow, the 16th instant, at 9.30 A.M.
For Saigon.-Per Paladin, to-morrow, the 16th instant, at 9.30 A.M.
For Singapore and Penang--Per Plainmeiler, to-morrow, the 16th instant, at 11.30 4.3.
For Swatow and Amoy-Per Cheang Hock Kian, to-morrow, the 16th instant; at 0.30 P.M.
For Shanghai-Fer Fasksang, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, at 11.30 A.M.
For Swatow, Amby, & Foochew.-Per Douglas, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, at 11.30 A.BL
For Amoy and Tamsui-Per Fokien, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, et 3,30 A
For Chefoo and Newchwang-Per Atalanta, on Wednesday, the 17th instant, at 5 P.zt.
For Singapore, Penang, and Calcutta.-Per Moray and Arratoon Apcar, on Thursday, the 18th instant, at 2.30 P.M.
For Singapore and Bombay-Per Sumatra, on Friday, the 19th instant, at 3.30 Fil
For Nagasaki and Yokohama.-Per Zambert, on Saturday, the 27th instant, at 11.30 A.M. HE Undersigned has all kinds of House and now somewhat out of date, a revised issue is The Postal Guide published in 1879 being
NOTICE.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET,
T Ship COAL for Sale in large or small printed in the Hongkong Directory and Hong For Further Particulars, and Conditions of Sale, and it is quite common to see the females with of all kinds; Bamboo Blinds and Matting. quantities at Moderate Prices. Strong and Com- List for the Far East for 1882, which super- apply to
hair from to 6 feet long. By constantly using Special attention given to the Tailoring Depart modious small steamers on hire for towing pursedes all previous editions. this Shampoo Wash as directed, you will ment. A perfect it and best workmanship gua-poses, Excursions, &c., &c., CHEAPER than any
NEVER BE BALD.
ranteed. Cretennes and Chintzes for Dresses in other House in the Trade. The proprietor offers the Wash to the public all the newest patterns. entirely confident that by its restorative pro- pertics it will without fail arrest decaying hair. It completely eradicates scuri, dandruff, and cures all diseases of the scalp. It does not contain any poisonous drugs. By its cooling properties it allays the itching and fever of the scalp, which is the great cause of people losing
33, Wellington Street. Hongkong, 15th May, 1882.
1343
ΤΗΣ
HE PATENT TYPE FOUNDING
COMPANY, 31, RED LION SQUARE, HOLBORN, W.C., LONDON.
SHANKS, REVELL, & Co., PROPRIETORS,
NEWSPAPER, BOOK, MUSIC, & GENERAL TYPE FOUNDERS.
Sole Proprietors of JOHNSON and ATKINSON'S Automatic Machinery for Casting and Finishing
their hair.
No. 49, AND 51, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
[302
SUN SH 1 N G.
DEALER IN SILKS.
HING LEE,
The French Contract Packet "Oxus" will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 18th instant, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom [227 and Europe, vid Naples; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, the Aus- tralasian Colonica, Pondichery, Madras, Calcutta, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
Apply to
37, Tung Man Lane. Hongkong; 12th April, 1882.
CH:1 E NA M.
AND SILVERSMITH,
Lacquered and Ivory Wares, Curios, &c., ANTON and Shanghai Gauzes, Crape Shawls, GOLD WATCH MAKER
Mr. MOORE has succeeded in being able to &c, &c. The best house in the trade for high- ferment, and he will guarantee it to keep any of the most artistic designs, Engraver on Stamps, put this wash up in bottles without allowing it to class Curios. GOLD and SILVER JEWELRY length of time in any climate.
[268 Scals, &c., &c. The public and Travellers are
invited to inspect the show rooms.
No. 62, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL, "HONGKONG. Hongkong, 1st May, 1882. -
YE U QUÀ
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
FRASER-SMITH,
PUBLIC
Printing Type, and Manufacturers of JOHNSON'S R. ACCOUNTANT, ARBITRATOR, AND
{298
AND
ENGRAVER, WATCHES CLEANED AND REPAIRED ON MODERATE TERMS ! ALL WORK GUARANTEED. JEWELRY MADE AND REPAIRED.
No. 72, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG. Hongkong, 6th April, 1882.
Patent Hard Metal, patented April 5th, 1854.
COMMISSION MERCHANT, Estimates for Newspaper, Book, and Jabbing has THIS DAY Removed to No. 6, Peddar's Hill, Plant at specially reduced rates.
All kinds of COMMISSION BUSINESS executed SHIP, PORTRAIT, AND MINIATURE A
All kinds of Printing Machines, Presses, Paper, and everything connected with Printing Business soppieder Most realikdIE YOTIKE.
SPECIAL AGENT FOR CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE
FAR EAST, ROBERT FRASER SMITH,.
No. 6, PEDDAR'S HILL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, 4th February, 1882.".
[83
in London and Sydney. on the most reasonable terms. Special Agents
Balance Sheets drawn out; Books balanced and audited, and every description of Account- aut's Work undertaken. Charges strictly mode- rate, and perfect accuracy guaranteed.
•Office Hours: NINE till FOUR, Hongkong, and January, 1882.
PAINTER. PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS. LANDSCAPES, IN OIL AND WATER COLORS.
dr work "EXÉclucu By First-Chas ArlŠLE.** IVORY MINIATURES A SPECIALITE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
No. 52, C., QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. UPSTAIRS. HONG KONG Hongkong, 4th April, 1882,
[214
FONG PHOTOGRAPHER, HAS A LARGER COLLECTION OF VIEWS
than any other in CHINA Miniatures Painted on Ivory from $7.
Oil Paintings on Canvas from $5.
Cartes de Visite, Cabinet, and all other Styles of Portraits at equally moderate prices executed under the supervision and management of
D. K. GRIFFITH,
Studio 8, Queen's-road
The usual hours will be observed in closing the Mails, &c.
MAIL'S BY THE BRITISH PACKET. The Mails per British Contract Packet "VE- RONA" will be closed on THURSDAY, the 25th in- stant, to and through the United Kingdom and Europe via Brindisi, to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmala, Ceyino, India, Aden, Mauri- tius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
N.B.This Packet carries no mails for the Australasian Colonies.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mail Packet "City⋅ OF: TOKIO" will bedespatched on SATURDAY, the zoth Linstant with Main for Japan, Sant Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows:
At 3.15 P.M. Registry ceases.
At a 30 PM. Post-office closes, but Correspon dence may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of to cents extra Postage until the time of departure.