THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 1882.
THE enterprising house coolie of Dr. Adams A PARADE and inspection of the Government and who attempted in October of last year to break Volunteer Fire Brigades took place yesterday open his master's, safe, has at last been collared, afternoon, at balf-past four o'clock. The weather thus again verifying the truth of the saying, that was very threatening, so the practice was not however difficult it may be for integrity to get on, carried out so fully as was originally intended. it is a thousand times more difficult for kravery Number 2 engine was stationed on the Praya, to get off. The safe-breaker made his appearance pumping salt water from the sea to the top of the at the Police Court this morning before Mr. Tung Wah Hospital, while No. 3 Engine, stationed Wodehouse, on remand from the Sth instant. at the corner of Bonham Strand, supplied from a Dr. Adams applied for a further remand, on the hydrant, was pumping water up the hill and sup ground that the principal witness in the case, the plying a manual engine stationed a little higher watchman who actually saw the unfaithful ser- up. Another manual engine was stationed at the vant endeavouring, to break open his master's junction of Hollywood and Caine Roads, the idea safe with a cold chisel, was not here at present. being an imaginary fire in the Po-lok theatre. · The Magistrate remanded the case till the 21st Within the short space of fourteen minutes after instant. After the unsuccessful attempt on the the practice commenced, an immense body of sale, the house coolic bolted, and nothing was water was ready at hand to be thrown on any seen of him until lately, when, thinking he was burning building. Great volumes of water were secure, he re-appeared in the Colony. The sharp-thrown over the top of the Po-lok theatre, which eyed Chinese detectives, however, quickly pounced upon him.
is about 150 feet above sea level. The engines worked in capital order, and the practice was in
way a suuress, We think it would
To-day's Advertisements.
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KEEPS on hand for Sale all kinds of STEAM COAL of the best quality, a 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.
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necessary.
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À GARDENER stated at the Police Court this very after infecare if the time of parade PRINTERWORHINDERS,
morning that he went to a house yesterday in Sy-ing-pona to visà a friend, and that while sit ting in the passage, the defendant, a rice-pounder and others, came into the house. The defendarit tried to pull the stool from unler him, and when he remonstrated with him, he struck lim (com plainant) on the head with the iron bar pre- duced, cutting him. Not content with this, be struck him on the left arm. also, and when he seized le rice-pontier, - the latter's companions also assaulted him. However, he found a constable, to whom he gave the defen- dant in charge. The prisoner, in his defence, said the house was a
sly brothel, and that he went there, but did not assault the gardener.- The owner of the alleged sly brothel deposed that hearing a noise, he looked out from the cook-room where he was, and saw the defendant
and two others beating the gardener, his friend, who had come to visit him, and whom he as- sisted in arresting the defendant-Captain Them. scit sentenced the rice-pounder to a month's hard labour, during which period he will receive at Government expense, rice already pounded for him.
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were changed, as such a course would enable more of the Volunteer Fire Brigade to attend,
D'ÁGUILAR STREET.
EVERY KINIÚ OF WORK EXECUTED WITH
ON
VERY MODERATE TERMS.
SELECTED MATERIALS FOR MARKET REPORTS
half past four being a rather inconvenient hour ACCURACY, NEATNESS, AND DESPATCH for many of the members of that very worthy and most useful body. We do not make the above suggestion in any dictatorial spirit, but as we have heard that opinion expressed by various members of the corps, we submit it for the co-Book-binding and Ruling in every style executed sideration of the proper authorities.
at low rates. Workmanship Guiranteed. Perforating and Numbering Machines, and all other appliances for Book-binding in first rate working order. PROGRAMMES, CIRCULARS, VISITING AND MENU CARDS, &c, &c.,
CORRESPONDENCE.
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or 1882,
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For Shaughai-Ver Fooksang, to-morrow, the 16th instant, at 1.30 P.M.
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ON
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Hongkong, 12th April, 1882.
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homan kindness--(as witness his two decisions. of yesterday), and whose courteous and pains- taking conduct as a Magistrate is, so favorably contrasted with song of his brother Justices, should have given a judgment altogether com- trary to the principles of humanity and common sense.
The Celestial who strung his fawis thre the For on his bamboo was feet off with a caution. Mr. Wodehouse, opine, had dissected at his own table, the previous evening, some ofthe tribe, and had come to the conclusion that they could stand anything.
Yours truly,
Hongkong, 15th June, 1882.
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The Rev. Joseph Cook, whose little differences with the minister of the Union Church here will be remembered, has apparently been again gett- ing into, hot water-this time at Nagasaki. A correspondent writes, under the heading “Fa- natic Ignorance," to the Rising Sun and Naga- 'saki Express on the 1st instant as follows:-" A notice savouring somewhat of the "sensational" was circulated on 29th May, announcing that INSPECTION OF THE TROOPS, AT NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
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MPORTER of every description of Gentle
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No. 46, QUEENS-ROAD CENTRAL. 434 HAS for Sale, every description of Gentle Special attention given to the Tailoring Depart
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HAS
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men's Scarves, Collars, Ties, Socks, Hats, &c., &c. Dealer in Chinese Silks of all kinds. Bamboo Blinds, Mattings of own Manufacture. China Teapots in bamboo covers, Rattan Chairs, Silk Coats a Specialité, a perfect it and best material guaranteed. ›
No. 112, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Hongkong, 6th May, 1882.
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"the celebrated American lecturer, Mr. Joseph Cook," would deliver a lecture, at the most im posing and elegant structure in Nagasaki, on Education. The Rev. person's remarks at the meeting referred to, would have been unworthy of note, had he not made use of expressions re- garding the author of "A Foreign Mission in Japan," which were not characterised by that moderation and charity inculcated by the master ashose tenets be professes to follow. The "lee- turer" worked himself into a state of what I suppose he woull call-"righteous indignation: but what in the opinion of an unbiassed outsider drill; next, the same was done under Captain Cartes de Visite, Cabinet, and all other Styles poses, Excursions, &c., &c., CHEAPER than any
·
MINIATURES PAINTED ON IVORY
FROM
FROM
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..$5.00.
of Portraits at equally moderate prices executed under the supervision and management of
NOTICE.
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(302 Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
LING
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BOOT AND SHOE MARER, *No. 5, WELLISION STREET, HONGKONG,
For Nagasaki and Yokohama.-Ver Banga- Zore, on Saturday, the 24th instant, at 11.30 A.M.
The Postal Coile published in 1879 being now somewhat out of date, a revised issue to printed in the Hongkang Directory and Hong List for the Far East for 1882, which super. sedes all previous editions.
MARS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. The Mails per Bhitish Contract Packet " Brin- ts" will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 22nd instant, with Mails to and through the United Kingdoms and Europe via Brindisi, to the Straits Seulements, Batavia, Hurnal, Ceylon, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
N. This Packet carries no nails for the Australasian Colonies,
HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS. THE ENGLISH MAIL-DAY OF HEPARTURE. The Mails by the British Contract Packet, will close on the day of departure during the summer months as following, commencing from to-day, the 4th May.
For Money order Business at 3 P.M. For Registry of Correspondence... at P.M. For Posting of all Printed Matter at 4 P.M. Do. Letters ....... at § P.M.. Do. Do. with Late
Fur
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Supplementary Mails can be posted on Board with late fee until 9.30 P.M., after which, Letters can be placed in the Box on board for treatment at Singapore.
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HE Undersigned has all kinds of louse and THE CHEAPEST SHOP IN THE TRADE PEKING," will be despatched on THURSDAY, the Tup COAL for Sale in large or shall
quantities at Moderate Prices. Strong and Com- modious small steanters on hire for towing pur-
other House in the Trade.
Apply to
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HONGKONG HOTEL
HAIR
W. P. MOORE begs to inform the Gentle
men of Hongkong and Visitors that he
HING LEE,
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NOTICE.
RRANGEMENTS have now been com- Apleted which will enable this Office to undertake all kinds of JOB PRINTING, Includ- ing DIRECTORS' REPORTS, BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, BALL, ROOM, and VISITING. Having now in his employ three compelent As- LABELS, PROGRAMMES of ENTERTAIN sistants who are always in attendance, he guar-MENTS. TRADE CIRCULARS and RE- antees to exceste this class of work, in all its
PORTS, &c., &c. branches, with a perfection which cannot be ex- celled in any part of the World.
Hair Cutting... Shampooing Shaving Trimming Beards
50 Cents.
..25 Cents. .25 Cents.
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MONTHLY CUSTOMERS TAKEN AT REDUCED
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Estimates for Newspaper, Book, and Jobbing Hant at specially reduced rates.
All kinds of Printing Machines, Presses, Paper, and everything connected with Printing Business supplied on most reasonable terms.
27th instant, with Mails for Japan, San Fran cisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows ~~~
At 2.15 P.M. Registry ceases.
At 2.30 PM. Post-office closes, but Correspon- dence may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of ro cents extra Postage until the time of departure.
SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' LETTERS. 1.-Privates in H.M. Army or Navy. Non- commissioned, Officers, Bandmasters, Army Schoolmasters (not Superintending or First Class) letters to the United Kingdom by mail at the Writers of Schoolmistresses may send half-ounce rate of four cents (two-pence) each, which may be prepaid either in Imperial or in Hongkong CEOs (one penny).
2. The same privileges apply to letters ad- dressed to the Privates and Non-commissioned Officers named above.
3.-Private steamers leave Hongkong for Lon- don about every ten days.
The letters must not exceed half an ounce. No handkerchiefs, jewellery, &c., can be sent, even with the ends open.
The annual inspection of the troops in Singa pore, by H.B. the Major General Commanding, was commenced this morning June 3rd, at Tang- lin, where, at 6.30 o'clock, the Royal Inniskillings paraded in Review order. His Excellency first inspected the Battalion, after which the same. marched past in open column, quarter column and at double time. They then formed line, and went through the manual and firing exercises under Lieutenant Colonel Hales; Major Coffey then put them through the bayonet exercise. Major Stainforth then took command of the OIL PAINTINGS ON CANVAS battalion and put the same through in battalion might justly be termed unseemly passion; and Bennett ; and similar movements in battalion as he could not possibly refute the truth of the drill were made under the command of Captain Michaelson. Company drill was the next exercise. poem, which has so successfully raised his in, by the subordinates of companies. The battalion by fair argument, he descended as is usua! in then formed quarter column; and the Major such cases, 10 coarse abuse. Let me advise the General addressed the men in a few words. They #Eminent American Lecturer" to modemie his were, His Excellency said, a very fine body of soldiers; they had turned out to-day remarkably tone, to be more careful in his public utterances, clean; and they had drilled well. The Reginent and I would once more earnestly recommend then marched home to Barracks. There were him to try and cultivate a Ettle more of that great on the ground the following sixteen officers in virtue for which his Master wag so famous,"
aldition to H.E. Majar General Sargent, Major Cardew, Assistant Military Secretary, and Lical. has reduced the price of Hair-Cutting to so cents. CARDS, PROSPECTUSES; DEBT NOTES Automatic Machinery for Casting and Finishing Stamps. lly private steamer the postage is two Allen, Aide-de-Camp to Ilis Excellency, vix :- THE charge against a mendicant of bringing a Licist-Colone! A. P. Geddes; Licut-Colonel A. female child under six years of age into the Hales; Major F. Coffey; Major P. Stainforth; Colony for an unlawful purpose on the 31st May, Captain J. Manners Kerr, A.P.D.; Captain G. H. was further investigated at the Police Court this Michaelson; Captain J. Austney Bennett; Lieut. morning. On the 1st inst, when the case originally Byrd Levelt; Lieut. R. H. Cholmondeley; Lieut W. Windrum, (Quarter-master); Lieut. W. S. came on, a member of the anti-Kidnapping | J. F. W. Charley; Lieut. F. A. Sanders, (Ad- Society stated he had heard the mendicant say,jutant); Lieut. C. J. L. Lloyd; Liest. L. Leathly the child being in his arms at the time, "This Armitage; Lieut. A. A. Graves, Lieut. 5. Garnett
Radcliffe is my daughter. If any one wants her, I will
Sergeant-Major Williams and 23 Ser- sell her for seventy dollars." Asked why he Alexander, A.P.D., and Major Hope, Assistant geants with is corporals and 283 men, Major
;
wanted to sell his own flesh and blood, he re- Comunissary General, and several other officers plied; "My wife is dead, and I want money to
of the different branches of the Service were also pay a coolle to bury her. I have had a ceffin
on the ground. The fact that the General's In- given me by the Tung Wa Hospital." Subse been widely known else there would have been spection was to take place this morning had not
to the public as unrivalled by any prepara quently he abserved, "My wife has been dead
of no doubt, a large concourse the general com-
tion ever produced for promoting the growth for some time. I wanted to make some money."munity to witness the ceremony. This Regiment of the hair. The basis of this compound is The detective of the anti-Kidnapping Society, sions of a similar nature; but on few of those pine Islands never use anything else for has always acquitted itself well on previous occa-
made of soap root; the natives of the Philip- suspecting the child was not his, took both to the have such commendatory words been vouchsafed washing their hair; they are never found bald, Police Station and charged the mendicant as afore to them as fell from the Lieutenant-General com- and it is quite common to see the females with said. Later on the detective proceeded to the village manding, this moming. General Donovan had hair from 3 to 6 feet long. By constantly using the mendicant said he belonged to, and found the never much and seldom anything to gay, however this Shampoo Wash as directed, you wil latter's better half there "alive and kicking." The the men, the smartness and the neatness of the
well he might be pleased with the appearance villagers said the defendant had taken his evolutions they were called on to go through. entirely confident that by its restorative pro. &c, &c. The best house in the trade for high- The proprietor offers the Wash to the public Lacquered and Ivory Wareh, Curios, des child away, and no one knew where they These words of praise are the more to be ap- pertics it will without fail arrest decaying class Curios. GOLD and SILVER JEWELRY had gone to-In his defence on the 8th preciated coming from one of the strictest Major-hair. It completely eradicates scurf, dandruff of the most artistic designs, Engraver on Stamps, instant, the mendicant said he did not want
Generals commanding in the Army, so far as all and cures all diseases of the scalp. It does not Seals, &c., &c. The public and Travellers are matters relating to inspection for efficiency, ap contain any poisonous drugs. By its cooling invited to inspect the show rooms. to sell his child, that he simply brought her pearance and discipline are concerned.
No, 62, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL, properties it allays the itching and fever of the scalp, which is the great cause of people losing to Hongkong for purposes connected with the in-
HONGKONG. teresting profession of cadging he had just entered
their hair.
Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
[198 upon. He denied having ever said any one could
WING T Y LOON G. buy the child for seventy Mexicans. This morn ing the mendicant said he would take the child
HAS FOR SALE. back to her mother, whereupon Captain Thom. sett discharged him.-The present case, one amongst many, shews the utter heartlessness were turned out. At 5 o'clock this afternoon the which prevails, among the parents of some classes Major General
of the Royal Artillery of the Chinese in respect to their offspring. inspects the half battery of the Ring where he There is little doubt that the enterprising cadger and the company of the Royal Inniskilling Fusi- liers there. Monday will be devoted to the in- would have cheerfully disposed of the girl for spection of the Arsenal and Stores, and Tuesday even less than seventy Mexicans could he have to the inspection of the other half battery of the secured a purchaser.
Royal Artillery stationed at the various Forts.
MAILS EXPECTED.
THE FRENCH MAIL
The M. M. steamer Smith, with the next French mail, left Saigon at 10 p.m. on the 12th tant, and is due here on the morning of the
THE AMERICAS BAIL"
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RAZORS MOST CAREFULLY KE-SET.
Mr. MOORE begs to recommend his GOGO SHAMPOO WASH
NEVER
Before breakfast, the Major-General inspected the Hospital and then saw one section, (the fourth former was found very clean and comfortable put this wash up in battles without allowing it to part of a Company) engage in volicy firing. The Mr. MOORE has succeeded in being able to admirably suited for the purposes for which it is ferment, and he will guarantee it to keep any intended and the firing was very good indeed. length of time in any climatic.
[268 At to o'clock His Excellency inspected the Orderly room and books &c., and went round the Barracks ONGKONG TIMBER YARD,
at Tanglin, and at noon the kits of the Regiment
The Royal Arúllery will then engage to big-gun practice, &c.; and the inspection will probably be concluded by the middle of next week. The Major General, who is during his stay here, the
H°
WANCHAI.
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No. 39, HING LOONG STREET. Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
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FRASER-SMITH, PUBLIC
guest of the Hon. C. C. Smith, C.M.G., hopes, EVERY AFTERNOON AT FOUR O'CLOCK, R. ACCOUNTANT, ARERITRATOR, AND
by the next French mail steamer to China.
we understand, to be able to leave for Hongkong
The Major-General and suite feffTenang, we
AT-THE OFFICES NO. 6, PEDDAR'S HILL.
Icam, almost immediately after the Inspection Terms of Subscription.-Yearly $20; Half-yearly- there was concluded-and-we have accordingly $10-Monthly-321-Single Copies 20 Cents-
not heard the result of the annual insight into all
The O. & O, steamer Arabic, with the next affairs military which has just been completed
each.
The Cheapest and best advertising medium in
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
SPECIAL AGENT For China, Japan, AND THE FAR EAST, ROBERT FRASER-SMITH, No. 6, PEDDAR'S HILL, HONGKONG, Hongkong, 4th February, 1882. THE CITY OF MANILA CIGAR STORE.
HAS FOR SALE.
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*IGARS of all Brands, Imperiales, Caballeros,
banos of all makes, quality guaranteed. TOBACCOS of all Brands, at noderate prices. FANCY GOODS from the Parisian markets, Meerschaum Pipes, Jewellery of Chaste Designs. Sun Hats, &c, &c.; Commissions Executed.
JOSE M, BASA. No. 51, B., QUEen's Road, Central. Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
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GOLD AND SILVER SMITH AND JEWELLER.
DEALER IN
PONGEE Silk Dresses, Crape Shawls, Gauzes, Ivory, and Lacquered Ware, Mattings, &c., &c. Porcelain, Fans, Curios, Bristles, Human Hair, and specially selected Feathers always on hand at Moderate Prices, quality
guaranteed.
No. Co, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1883.
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TO ADVERTISERS.
“HIPPING* FIRMS, INSURANCE COM- PANIES, COMMERCIAL HOUSES, and ADVERTISERS generally are informed that daily in connection with all arrangements have now been completed to issue
ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN THE "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.” A SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SHEET. FREE OF CHARGE.
5-If from a Sollier or Sailor his class and description must be stated in full on the letter, the cover of which must be signed by the Com manding Officer, with name of regiment, ship, &c., in full. If to a Soldier or Sailor, his class and description, with name of regiment, ship, &c., must be stated in full.
5-Soldiers and Sailors have no privileges with regard to books or papers, nor can these be prepaid with Imperial Stamps.
LETTER BOXES.
Many boxes of letters are received at the-Post Office not scaled, that is to say, the box is fastened with scaling wax, but there is no impression of a scal.
necessity of carefully sealing such boxes with some recognisable seal, and of sending a chit- book : or receipt with them. The omission of the latter precaution leaves a doubt as to whether the contents of the box ever reached the Post Office: the omission of the former, as to whether part of them might not have been abstracted for the sake of the Postage Stamps,
The attention of boxholders is called to the
RATES OF POSTAGE. Letters, per oz. Post Cards, each Books, Patterns, and Commercial
Papers, per 2 01. Newspapers & Prices Current, each Registration .....
Do.
10 Cents,
3 Cents, Cents.
2 Cents. 10 Cents. with return receipt.... 15 Cents. Commercial papers signify such papers as, though written by hand, do not bear the charac ter of an actual or personal correspondence, such as invoices, deeds, copied music, &c. The charge is the same as for Books, but all
1 packets of and under 4 oz. weight are charged 5 Cents. LETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES BY SAILING SHIP..
When it is desired to forward letters to the United States by a sailing ship which is not not)- fied as carrying a mail, it is only accessary to post the letters in the ordinary way, marked with the name of the ship, and prepaid to cents per half ounce as usual. The Post Office then undertakes the duty of obtaining notice of depar- ture and despatching the correspondence. It is requested that the letters be posted if possible at least one day before the date fixed for sailing..
STAMP OFFICE.
has This Day Removed to No. 6, Peddar's Hill.
All kinds of CoMISSION BUSINESS Executed
As the scale of charges in the Hongkong on the most reasonable terms. Special Agents Telegraph, which has a guaranteed circulation of in London and Sydney,
THREE HUNDRED COPIES. -American mail, left Yokohama on the 15th in here; but if it be as highly satisfactory as Hongkong. Terms can be leamt on application and audited, and every description of Account of Advertisers is directed to the many advantages Books, &c., can be Stamped beforehand in the
Balance Sheets drawn out Books balanced-in fixed at an exceedingly low rate the attention ant's Work undertaken. Charger strictly mode offered by this journal as a General Advertising Medium, and the support of the Mercantile com- rate, and perfect accuracy guaranteed
munity and the public generally is respectfully Office Hours: NINE till FoUK.
solicited. Hongkong, and January, 1887.
Hongkong, 1st April, 1882.
21st.
be,
stant, and may be expected to arrive here on the which is now in progress here promises to
then the Straits Settlements, this year, have great The O. & O. steamer Oceanic, with the suc- reason to congratulate themselves on the efficient ceeding American mail, left San Francisco on the 6th June, and may be looked for here on or
state of the forces of Her Majesty stationed at the various points of vantage and within call in about the 4th July,
case of emergency.-Singapore Timis,
A SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SHEET Published Daily at 10.30 am, and circulated free of charge throughout the Colony. Hongkong, 1st April 1882.
*The above Office being now provided with a 3-cent die, Books of Receipts, Rent Collectors same manner as Cheque Books. Looso receipt orms can also be Stainped if required.
• But not Warrant Oficere, viz. -Conductor, Gunner, Vratas wale, or Corpenter