COLONEL Charles Gonlen, R.E., now command- ing the Royal Engineers in the Mauritius, has, "saya "uth, received orders to ga to Basutoland.
Entimations.
Coloner Gordon's administrative capacity, especi. THE CITY OF MANILA CIGAR STORE. ully in the case of half civilised communities, is well-known, and it is to be hoped he will restore order in that distracted district.
We read that a project is on foot for starting a floating exhibition of British manufactures round the world. Forthis purpose the steamship Viceroy (3,000 tons) has been chartered, and as soon as the exhibits are carefully hestowed on board and the other arrangements have been made, it is proposed to start her on a cruise to India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other places, in order, as the prospectus declares, that manufacturers,, patentees, and others shall be able to bring samples of their specialities under notice at the chief foreign and colonial markets in an attractive and satisfactory manner." The voyage is to begin in June and to last about a year. The agents are Messrs. F. Green and Co., 13. Fenchurch-avente London.
CORRESPONDENCE,
We do twit necessarily endorse the epibus expressed by Correspondenses in this column..
TO TAM Editor or in "Hesokist, TrangiatIG" SIR, observe in the the Daily Press under the heading "Hongkong St. Andrew's Society" the following advertisement "In compliance with provisions of Rule 2, a special general meeting of the menilers is hereby convened, to he holden in the City Hall, in Friday evening 26th instant, at six o'clock." This notice is signed by "A. MacClymont, Hon, Sec. Pro. Tem.
As a Scotchinan, resident for over fifteen years in this Colony, who has moreover always taken a prominent part in the annual celebrations held in honor of our Patron Saint, I may perhaps be permitted, without laying myself open to any charge of being unduly inquisitive to ask what is this Hongkong St. Andrew's Society, when and by whom was it established, and for what objects? Can you, Sir, give me any information on these points?
The necessity for a St. Andrew's Society, or other public institution by which the Scotchmen of Hongkong can hold their annual celebrations with credit to the land of brown heath, and shaggy wood," and also form a fund for the aid of our distressed and deserving countrymen, has long been apparent; but such an institution, to prove a success, innst be of a thoroughly national character, and should be publicly constituted. 14 as appears to be the case in the Society about which I am now enquiring, a few private individuals have taken it upon them- selves to form what ought to be a national society, these persons have been guilty of gross impertinence, which deserves the censure of all loyal Scots. With many other Scotchmen in the colony, who would be proud to support a St. Andrew's Society, I shall feel greatly favored h you can give me the information required.
I am, &c.,
"THE MAC-CLIMAX"
1
Hongkong, 19th May, 1882. [We will make inquiries, and endeavour in our
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 Pipes, Jewellery of Chaste Designs. Sun Hats, &c., &c.; Commissions Executed.
JOSE M. BASA. No. 51, B., QUEEN'S ROAN, CENTRAL Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
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WING
J
TY LOONG
HAS FOR SALE..
EX STEAMER "Crry or TOKIO",
PRIME Mess Fork and Reef, 200hs, in Barc
Boited and Roast Beef and Mutton in 24 and Gs. tins, Soup and Bouilli, American Hams Bacon, Codfish, Cracked Wheat, Hominy, fresh white auf red Heans, Assorted Fruits and Soups, Com Hroom, Ham Sausages, Salmon in tins and Bellies, Mackerell, and every description of Oil- men's stores at moderate prices.
No. 30, HING LONG STREET, Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
ток
AL
KEE
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
FIL L L L L L L L L L L
Intimations.
l l l l l e s
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
CABINET
FURNITURE
RICH
UPHOLSTERY
WORK,
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WALL PAPERS,
CURTAIN
MERCHANT
18, WING SING LANE, HONGKONG, EET'S on Land for Sale all kinds of STEAM
COAL of the best quality, at moderate
rates; also has always Powerful Steam Launches for fire at a Reasonable Charge, either for special Purposes, Excursions, or Towing.
Hongkong, 13th April, 1882.
NA M SING.
AND
TAILOR
MATERIALS,
CARPETS,
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WALL BRACKETS,
&c.,
No. -&c.
OUTFITTER.
GENTS 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, A, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, 14th April, 1882.
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NOTICE.
THE Undersigned has all kinds of House and
Ship COAL for Sale, in large or small quantities at Moderate Prices. Strong and Com-
ions small steamers on hire for towing pur poscs, Excursions, &c., &c., CHEAPER than any other House in the Trade."
Apply to
HING LEE, 37, Tung Man Lane. Hongkong, 12th April, 1881.
[227 OTICE is hereby given that the following
GOODS
NOTIC
CR-29 PACKAGES MERCHANDISE, EX STEAMER "PALADIN FROM SAIGON.
signed on the 14th February last, unless taken delivery of before the 25th instant, they will be Sold by Auction to defray expenses of Storage and Freight.
TUNG KEE & Co., 193, Wing Lok Street. Hongkong, 13th May, 1882.
SAM HING, STULT Z).
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next issue to give car correspondent the in-landed and stored in the Godowns of the Under- formation be desires. As the notice conven- ing the meeting referred to, has not been scat to this journal-which would have been the case Rad this so-called St. Andrew's Society been either a national or public institution-we infer that it is merely a private institution, with which the general public can have no concern. Should we find, however, that it is a similar case to that, related by Canning, of the Three Tailors of Tooley Street, Southwark, who hended a petition to the House of Commons "We, the people of England," we will take it upon ourselves, as a representative of Scottish interests, to express our opinions in no uncertain language on what would be, as our corres- pondent puts it, gross impertinence."-Ed. Hongbang Telegraph
MAILS EXPECTED.
THE AMERICAN MAH..
The O. & D. 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 20th instant.
The O. & O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Garlic, with the succeeding American mall, left San Francisco on the 2nd May, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 1st June.
MERCHANT TAILOR AND OUTFITTER,
HAT AND CAP MAKER. [MFORTER of every description of Gentle-
men's Scarves, Collars, Ties, Socks, Um- brellas, Hats, &c., &c. Dealer in Chinese Silks of all kinds Bumbon Blinds and Matting. Special attention given to the Tailoring Depart ment. A perfect fit and best workmanship gua ranteed. Cretonnes and Chintzes for Dresses in all the newest patterns.
No. 49, AND 51, QUEEN'S ROAD CESTRAL Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
SUN SHIN G.
DEALER IN SILKS.
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ANTON and Shanghai Gauzes, Crape Shawls,
The P. M. Co.'s steamer City of Peking leftCqtered and fery Wares, Curios, &c.
►
San Francisco for this port, on the 16th May, and may be expected here on, or about the 14th proximo.
THE FRENCH MAIL. The M. M. steamer 'Priho, with the next French mail, left Saigon at 1 p.m. on the 18th instant, and may be expected here on the even- ing of the 21st.
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
The P. and O. steamer Brindisi, with: the next English mail, left Singapore at 9.am on the 19th instant, and may be looked for here on the 24th,
STEAMERS EXPECTED,.
The steainer Keumure Castle len Singapore on the 15th instant, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 22nd.
The E, & A. S. S. Co.'s steamer Mennir from Sydney and Queensland Ports, is expected
to arrive here on the zand instant,
The steamer Alinard Castle lest Singapore on the 20th instant, and will arrive here on or about the 26th instant.
To-day's Advertisements.
FOR HOIHOW AND PAKHOI
THE Steamship
"PING-ON,"
Captain McCaslin, will be despatched for the above l'orts, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th inst., at DAYLIGHT, instead of as previously advertised,"
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, 20th May, 1882.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT).
HE Spanish Steamer
THE
#SORSOGON,"
|
&c., &c. The best house in the trade for high class Curios, GOLD and SILVER JEWELRY of the most artistic designs, Engraver on Stamps, Seals, &c., &c. The public and Travellers are invited to inspect the show rooms.
No. 62, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
A
Y
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H HOY LEE. MERCHANT TAILOR, HAT, & CAP MAKER.
AS for Sale, every description of Gentle- HAs Sales, Collars, Ties, Socks, Hats, &c., &c. Dealer in Chinese Silks of all kinds. Baraboo Blinds, Mattings of own Manufacture. Silk Coats a Specialité, a perfect fit and best, China Teapots in bamboo covers, Rattan Chairs, material guaranteed.
No. 112, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Hongkong, 16th May, 1882.-
CHIE NA M.
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MANUFACTURED.
BY
HALL & HOLTZ,
SHANGHAI
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Modern
W. A. ROSS & Co.'s BELFAST GINGER ALE in Casks of............ to doz.
<lo. in Casks of... 5 m LEMONADE in Casks of ....... SARSAPARILLA in Casks of........ LIME JUICE CHAMPAGNE in
Casks of ...............**
LIME JUICECORDIAL in Cases of LIME JUICE in Cases of RASPBERRY VINEGARio Cases of z ORANGE BITTERS
A150,
"
ON. VIEW
A CHOICE COLLECTION
Artistic
IN SOLID ENGLISH, ITALIAN,
AND AMERICAN WALNUT,
Furniture,
MAHOGANY, AND OTHER
CHOICE FOREIGN WOODS,
SOUND CONSTRUCTION, EXCELLENT FINISH,
AND
MODERATE
SUITABLE FOR THE
PRIC
DRAWING ROOM, BOUDOIR, DINING ROOM, AND BED ROOM, WITH ELEGANT CURTAIN MATERÍALS
WALL PAPERS, DADOS, FURNITURE COVERINGS, CARPETS, $5, TO MATCH.
MR. BYRNE FROM MESSRS, HALL & HOLTZ BEING ON A VISIT TO HONGKONG WILL BE HAPPY TO GIVE ANI" INFORMATION KELATING TO THE ABOVE, Hongkong, 11th May 1882.
L. ROSE & Co.'s LONDON CELEBRATED LIME JUICE CORDIAL.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, gth May, 1882.
FOR SALE.
PORT
GENUINE
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Entimations.
CHS. J. GAUPP & CO.
HRONOMETER, WATCH,
C"
CLOCK-MAKERS,
AND
To be Let.
TO LET, IMMEDIATE POSSESSION.
JEWELLERS, SILVER-SMITHS, AND PAR
OPTICIANS.
CHARTS AND BOOKS.
NAUTICAL
INSTRUMENTS.
SOLE AGENTS
for Louis Audemars' Watches; awarded the highest Prizes at every Exhibition; and for Voigtländer and Sohn's CELEBRATED OPERA GLASSES, MARINE GLASSES, AND SPYGLASSES.
WINE GOOD
M. DE SOUZA GUEDES' WELL KNOWN BRANDS, BLACK LABEL, with 3 Grapes, per Case of
1 Dozen Quarts
$18. BLACK_LABEL, with z Grapes, per Case of
1 Dozen Quarte
$167. WHITE LABEL, per Case of 1 Dozen Quarts. $13,
Apply to
F. J. V. JORGE,
at Messrs. RUSSELL & Co's. Hongkong, 6th April, 1882.
FOR SALE.
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ESSRS, W. & T. LOCKETT'S Celebrated MES The falls Export PALE ALE and Findlater's *** DUBLIN STOUT, in Pints and Quarts.
Fine OLD PORT, in Cases of One Dozen. Also, Sillery Mousseaux VIN DE CHAMPAGNĖ, in Cases of 2 dor. Pints and I dox. Quarts.
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, 14th March, 1882.
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FOR SALE.
G. H. MUMM & Co's CHAMPAGNE.
No. 38, Queen's-road Central.
STAG HOTEL.
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QUEENS'S ROAD CENTRAL. OOD ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS
ENGLISH & AMERICAN BILLIARDS. - Tiffin al One o'clock, Dinner at 7.30. This Hotel is most centrally situated and within easy distance of the principal landing! places.
*2]
J. COOK, Proprietor,
SEE VILLA
WITH GARDEX,
ROBINSON ROAD.
Apply to
C. L. GORHAM, Pacific Mail Office. Hongkong, 19th May, 1882.
TO LET, POSSESSION ON 1ST JUNE NEXT.
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Intimations.
FOR SALE.
"Ex." STEAMSHIP "MINARD CASTLE," SHORTLY EXPECTED.
CONSIGNMENT HOCKING'S
OF
PATENT FRESH WATER CONDENSERS,. The Best and Cheapest ever made. Capable of Condensing from one to two thousand Gallons per day.
PATENT TUBE BEADERS. PATENT LUBRICATORS.
DELDAM'S CELEBRATED
PATENT METALLIC PACKING,
The most ecotomical Patent Packing known.
For fall Particulars, apply to
K. FRASER-SMITH,
Commission Merchant,
Hongkong, 28th April, 1882.
COMPANY,
6, l'eddar's Hill.
THE PATENT TYPE FOUNDING 31, RED LION SQUARE, HOLBORN, W.C., LONDON.
SHANKS, REVELL, & Co., PROPRIETORS, NEWSPAPER, BOOK, MUSIC, & GENERAL TYPE FOUNDERS.
Sole Proprictars of JOHNSON and ATKINSON'S Automatic Machinery for Casting and Finishing Printing Type, and Maunfacturers of JOHNSON'S Patent Hard Metal, pateated April 5th, 1854.
Estimates for Newspaper, Book, and Jobbing. Plam at specially reduced rates..
All kinds of Printing Machines, Presses, Paper, and everything connected with Printing Business supplied on most reasonable terms,
SPECIAL AGENT FOR CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE FAR EAST,
ROBERT FRASER-SMITH; No. 6, PEDDAR'S HILL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, 4th February, 1882.
NOW
HONGKONG RACES, 1882.
READY,
PRICE
[88
25c.
A COMMENTERERT 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
No. 6, Peddar's Hill.
Hongkong, 4th March, 1882.
NOTICE.
OFFICE
RRANGEMENTS have now been com
Apleted which will enable this Othce 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.
"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH OFFICE,
6, Feddar's Hill, 1st March, 1882. SPECIAL NOTICE.
TO ADVERTISERS.
SHIPPING COMMERCIAL HOUSE.COM PANIES, COMMERCIAL HOUSES, and ADVERTISERS generally are informed that arrangements have now been completed to issue ÁDVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN THE "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."
THE FIRST FLOOR, WEST SIDE, daily in connecEMENTS I
"MAKINE HOUSE,"
No. 15, QUEEN'S ROAD,
Now in the occupation of Messrs. WILSON AND BIRD. Apply to
E. R. BELILIOS. Hongkong, 16th May, 1882.
TO LET.
HAIR DRESSING SALOON T
HONGKONG HOTEL
P. MOORE begs to inform the Gentle W. har reduced the price of Hair-Cutting to 50 cents. Having now in his emplay three competent AB- men of Hongkong and Visitors that he
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 World.
Hair-Cutting.....
50 Cents.
Shampooing.......................15 Cents,
Shaving
Trimming Beards
*******25 Cents. .........25 Cents. MONTHLY CUSTOMERS TAKEN AT REDUCED
RATES.
RAZORS MOST CAREFULLY RE-SET.
Mr. MOORE begs to recommend his COCD SHAMPOO WASH
*
W O
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.
is fixed at an exceedingly low rate, the attention [348 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.
GO DOWNS now occupied by the HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Possession from 1st May,
Apply to
ROSE & Co.,
Queen's Roar!, Hongkong, 21st April, 1887.
TO LET.
N. SEYMOUR TERRACE.
$266
O. 4, SEYMOUR TERRACE. Nos. 2 AND 4, PEDDAR'S HILL Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1882.
TO LET.
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Hongkong, 1st April, 1882.
Post Office.
A SAIL WILL CLOSE
For Shanghai-Per Nestor, to-day, the 20th instant, at 430 P.M.
For Holhow and Pakhol.-Per Ping-on, "to day, the 20th instant, at 5 P.M.
For Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, and Tamsul- Per Kwangling, to-day, the 20th instant, at
5 P.M.
For Saigon Per Penedo, to-day, the 20th in- stant, at 5 F.M.
For Swatow.-Per Yoffung, to-day, the 20th instant, at 5 P.M.
For Straits and London-Per Faron, today, the aath instant, at §.P.Af..
For Port. Darwin, Cooktown, Keppel Bay,
QUARTS.......
$22 per Case. FINTS...
$23 per Case. Apply to
MELCHERS & Co.
tion ever produced for promoting the growth Hongkong, and March, 1887.
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of the hair. The basis of this compound is FONG, PHOTOGRAPHER, pine lalande never use anything else for made of scap root; the natives of the Philip
than any other in CHINA.
and it is quite common see the females with hair from 5 to 6 feet long. By constantly using Miniatures Painted on Ivory from $7.
this Shampoo Wash as directed, you will NEVER BE BALD: Oil Paintings on Canvas from $5.
to the public as unrivalled by any prepara TGARDENS, COOK-HOUSE BATH Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, &cmer Crui
GOLD AND MAKERSMITH AHA LARGER COLLECTION OF VIEWS washing their hale; they are never found bath
WATCH
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.
YEU
QUA
Cartes de Visite, Cabinet, and all other Styles of Portraits at equally moderate prices executed [214 under the supervision and management of
D. K. GRIFFITH,
Studio 8, Queen's-road.
1360 SHIP, PORTRAIT, AND MINIATURE
Captain Lopes, will be despatched for the aboro Port, on TUESDAY, the 23rd instant, at NOON
Eer Freight or Passage, apply to
REMÉDIOS & CO.
Hongkong, 20th May, 1882.
TO LET FURNISHED.
PART
OF
(361
BUNGALOW
WEST POINT
NEXT TRAVE
H CONSULATE
For Particulars apply to
J. R. MCDONALD LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, aoth May, 1881.
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PAINTER.
PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS,
LANDSCAPES IN OIL AND WATER COLORS. All Work Executed by First-Class Artists. IVORY MINIATURÉS A SPECIALITE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
13]
D, K. GRIFFITH.
WO-ROOMS TO LET IN SPRING ROOM and PANTRY ATTACHED, Suitable for a Married Couple.
Apply to
W. Ha Care of Office of this paper Hongkong, 10th May, 1881.
TO LET,
FOUR-STORIED SUBSTANTIAL
THE SIX
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The proprietor offers the Wash to the public entirely confident that by its restorative, pro-T DWELLING HOUSES now in course of pertics it will without fail arrest detaying erection at the bottom of Old Bailey-street in and cures all diseases of the scalp. It does not formerly occupied by Messrs. T. ALGAR & Co., hair. It completely eradicates scurf, dandruff, Hollywood Road, on the site of the Premises contain any poisonous drugs, By its cooling House Agents, &c. properties it allays the itching and fever of the
scalp, which is the great cause of people losing about four months, and the Undersigned is pre- These Desirable Premises will be completed in Mr. MOORE has succeeded in being able to pared to make any changes or alterations in the construction or internal arrangements of the
their hair.
MANUFACTURER OF THE LONDON Percent, and he will guarantee it to keep unty buildings to suit tenants desirous of taking one or
WATERS.
7. BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, (Opposite the City Hall)
No. 51, C., QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, UPSTAIRS. Having lately Purchased the entire Machinery
HONGKONG.
Hongkong, 4th April, 1882.
LING
SHIN G
of the late Mr. E. CHASTEL'S SODA WATER FACTORY.
[211 I am now prepared to execute the largest orders for every description of Aerated Waters with promptness and despatch.
BOOT AND SHOE MARER, No. 5, WELLINGTON STREET,
LONGKONG
THE CHEAPEST SHOP IN THE TRADE
Materials and Workmanship Guaranteed. Special experience in making Gentlemen's RIDING BOOTS. Hongkong, 4th April, 1881.
[ady
IS
SUPERIOR QUALITY GUARANTEE
Consumers
mera should try those carefully
Manufactured
SPARKLING WATERS.
D.
THREE DOZEN FOR ONE: DOLLAR. All Orders and Communications should bojad dressed to The Factory,
7, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE. Hongkong 11th April, 1881.
[zas
length of time in any climate,
R.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
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FRASERSMITH PUBLIC
.. ACCOUNTANT, ARBRITRATOR, AND
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
bas THIS DAY Removed to No. 6, Peddar's Hill,
All kinds of COMMISSION BUSINESS executed on the most reasonable terms. Special Agents in London and Sydney.
Balance Sheets drawn out ; Booka balanced and audited, and every description of Accounts rate, and perfect accuracy guaranteed. ant's Work undertaken. Charges strictly made-
Office Hours: NINE till FOUR Hongkong, and January, 1882.
of the Houses on lease, These Houses will be found specially adapted for Parsee Merchants, being situated in the centre of the Parsee district of the city, and having commodious and suitable Godowns underneath
for the storage of Oplum and other Merchandise.
For Full Particulars, apply to
FRED. RICKARDS, United Club, Staunton Street. (Opposite Union Church). Hongkong, 15th May, 1882.
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י,
S
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der, on Monday, the 22nd instant, at 3.30 P.M. For Manila-Per Sorsogon, on Tuesday, the a3rd instant, at 11.30 AM.
of Tikio, on Wednesday, the 24th instant, at 2.30 For Yokohama and San Francisco-l'er City PAL
For Nagasaki and Kobe.-Per Niigata Mářů, on Friday, the 26th instant, at 3.30 P.M. on Saturday, the 27th instant, at 11.30 5.M.
For Nagasaki and Yokohama.-Per Zambest,
"The Postal Guide published in 1879 being now somewhat out of date, a revised issue is
sedes all previous editions. Zist for the Far East for 1882, which super. printed in the Hongkong Directory and Hong
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mail Packet "CITY OF TOKIO" will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 24th inst., with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolula, Peru, &c, which will be closed as follows:-
At 2.15 P.M. Registry ceases.
At 2 30 2.31. Post-office closes, but Correspon dence may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.
- MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. The Mails per' British Contract Packet "VE ROMA" will be closed on THURSDAY, the 15th in- stant, to and through the United Kingdom and Europe via Brindisi, to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Mauri tius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
N.B.This Packet carries no mails for the [62 Australasian Colonies.
M. G U E. D E HOUSE AND LAND BROKER, AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION AGENT. No. 33, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG, Hongkong, 23rd January, 1882