*
MURDEROUS ASSAULT" ON
MRS. FINCHAM, ···
"A murderous “auzault of a peculiarly dastardly and atrocious character was committed about $11 o'clock yesterday morning on Mrs. Fincham, wife of Deputy Assistant Commissary General Fincham, Ordnance Store Department, at her
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY
moralist. "When I take wine I always take a might, they would be able to say they had had a good deal, and therefore I take none at all" A happy commission, The reverend gentleman certain writer, whose name we forget, has said.concluded by again welcoming them in the name that there is a glory.in 'the conquest which over of the Hongkong branch of the Society. The expires an evil preston prens ant brighter than remainder of the programme consisted of songs, the awords of Alexander and Casar ever won,reditations, ducis, gleesandalso afute duet and a Societies are established to ald men in achieving and, as Temperance Halls and Temperance that conquest, they are deserving of all support and encouragement. So long as in temperance like a scorching wind sweeps and crime, disease and death, it behoves every one of us to do what he or she can to stem the tide of evil. However, we did not sit down to write an essay on Temperance, so revenons
AMOE
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MBER 14, 1883.
«Intimations.
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Tesidence in Richmond Terrace, her cowardly over our native land, blasting it with poverty Item in the programme.. Mr. Wright concluded WARD'S BUTTER.CO
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ESSENCE OF MOKA COFFEE. NEW SAUER KRAUT.
FRESH HONEY in Boities.
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Entimations.~
_NOTICE.—
VICTORIA REGATTÀ CLUB "AT HOME"
THE
HE COMMITTEE of the VICTORIA REGATTA regtest the pleasure of the Company of the LADIES of Hongkong TO-MORROW, thể 15th instant, at: ONE P.M., on board the S.S. COETIC, which has been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee as a FLAGSHIP by Captain, KIDLEY.
TIFFIN AND DANCING." NBThrough the 'courtesy of Mr. GILLIES, the Secretary of the Dock Company, the FAME will leave Peddar's Wharf at 12.30 and 1.30 FM, and' convey guests on board the flagship
Hongkong, 12th December, 1883.
ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.
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SHERIDAN MINING COMPANY;
CAPITAL.....s
„Tis 300,000!
IN 3,000 SHARES, Ti. 100 EACH.
PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE: F/W.GALLES, Esq. SIMPSON, E.
J. A. MYBURGH, Esq. J. M. RINGER, Esq. LEGAL ADVISER:
**, CSC. DOWDALL, Esq.,
Longleag dag Se SECRETARIZA : "
Messrs. DRYSDALE, RINGER & Co.
MANAGER AND RESIDENT. ENGINEER: ..)...]. H12ERNEST WATERS, Eq
THE object of this Company is to Purchase and Work the SHERIDAN, SILVER MINE, situated, in MARSHALL BASIN, SAM MIGUEL COUNTY, COLORADO, U.S.A., distant from Silverton 12 miles, this town being the terminus of the Denver and Rio Grande Railway, at present the nearest point of railway com munication, but the construction of. a: lina tỏ). Telluride is contémplated, distant between 4 and 5.milcaniceerden de la pendik at mau berdar The Sheridan is a well known property, and is district, celebrated for producing ora of ligh grade and remarkable purity ahh many pol The average value-of the are that has been produced, and sold since; the opening of the
and our opinions with reference to Him and A Large Asxatment of GOLD and SILVER WATCHES and CHRONOGRAPHS, CLOCKS, one of a group of mines in the above-mentioned
ས་ཚད་སྙ fall kinds, BAROMETERS, THERMOMETERS, ANEROIDS,
SPECTACLES, EYE-GLANSES &¢! &c. &c
and gentlemen residents took part in the enter cornet, solo by nien' of the Buils. Several lady tainment, which was gone through in a very credi table manner. A farewell address by Mr. Wright R.N., the Commodore's Secretary, formed an asallans being the Chinese house-boy, who
it by wishing the homeward bound men, in the had been acting as substitute for Mr. Fincham's
name of the local branch of the Society, a safe, regular servant since the middle of last month,
speedy and pleasant voyage, and a happy reunionJAMS AND JELLIES It appears that Mr. Fincham had spoken to the
with their friends. Bishop Burdon delivered an house-boy about certain articles missing from
address, in the course of which he said that it was the house, and told him that if they were not The tea meeting last evening was of a natural for alt, for the young especially, to enjoy forthcoming he would stop the value from his twofold character, farewell to the men of the life and it was right to do so. God delighted in the pay. Mr. Fincham went to his office about fleet going home in the Orantes on the 20th, and happiness of His creatures and seemed to have 8.45 yesterday morning, leaving his wife alone a reception to their successors, to encourage them in the house with the house-boy, the house to adopt temperance principles, and follow in the happiness. We were placed here in the midst of given them many things only to add to their coolle and the cook. Mrs. Fincham, missing footsteps of those of their predecessors who were this beautiful world, free to walk in the way La silver bangle, spoke to the house-boy about members of the Royal Naval Temperance that.our hearts choose, and free too to think for The mulerous villain would then seem to Society, The room in the Hall appropriated ourselves. We were no man's slaves. We were have decided on his course of action, which he to entertainments was very agaily got up for the God's free children in a glorious world. God had probably been meditating some time be occasion. The walls from top to bottom were wished us to enjoy our freedom and Hismany gifts. fore. He sent both the house-coolle and the draped throughout with flags of various nations, At the same time we had to do so as responsible cook out of the house on some pretext or other, and from lines hung from pillar to pillar, both beings. "Know thou that for all these things God-stou mo and, locking the front door, rushed up to the lengthways and crossways, depended numerous will bring thee into judgement." That was pod room where Mr. Fincham was dressing, seized small flags of various colors, used for signalling threat. Itdidnot mean that God was ever eyeing us her by the throat in a deathly grip, and threw purposes. The principal staircase was also pret to find fault and store up our faults, with no other her on the floor, retaining his hold on berily draped with flags. Over the front of the thought than to punish us for enjoying His gifts. throat by one hand, and attempting to strangle stage hung a portrait of Miss Agnes Weston, That would be to set a trap for us. God did her. With the other hand he dragged her round the seamen's friend," and the stage itself no such thing; but He reminded us that we were. the room by the hair, striking her head against shared in the general adornment. Altogether, responsible to Him for the use of all His good the legs of the table and chairs, also striking the room presented a very pretty, not to say gor- things. We were not animals. We were under her with his fist and kicking her. He pulled geous appearance, and reflected great credit on law to God, as we were under law to man. It was her diamond rings from her fingers and her gold the taste of the blue-jackets who emamented no hardship to be in a land where there were strict bangles from her wrists, and used the sings as It The numerous tables with which the laws which we were obliged to keep. We counted knuckle-dusters on her face, cutting her severely room was crowded, and which literally it a blessing that we were responsible to God for on the forehead. Several times he pulled groaned under the abundance-of-good things the use of every good thing we had and which her on to her knees and tried to break set out for the enjoyment of, our gallant so many of us had in such abundance. Let us her neck by forcing her head backwards, defenders of both Services, added much to the think what a fearful thing it would be if we and it was only when he saw blood issuing beauty of the scene. The tables were very from her eyes, nose and mouth, that he re- tastefully laid out, and on each plate there was
were not thus accountable, if God were thrown out of our account. The French revolution laxed his grasp of the poor lady's throat, and a handsome Christmas card and a button-hole would always shew what denial of God would threw her Backwards, thinking he had done for flower. The tea was generously provided by a lead to when every man thought he could ber. He waited a minute or two to see if the yet number of lady residents who take great in- dojust as he pleased. But if we brought God into moyed, but although almost unconscious, Ms. terest in the spiritual and moral welfare our life we were free to do as we liked and think Fincham bad presence of mind enough, left of the men of the army and to feign total insensibility a course which and too much praise cannot be accorded
as we liked, so long as we formed our plans In all probability saved her life. The villain then them for the exceedingly tasteful character wentaway, leaving Mrs. Fincham, as he doubtless of the whole of the arrangements. His This was religion-no gloomy, ascetle thing
His will as revealed in Jesus Christ, His Sori.. Imagined, death, and cleared out of the house Excellency Vice Admiral Willes arrived but freedom, manliness and the truest enjoyment: with her diamond rings, gold bangles and about half past six and Lady Bowen and the some knives and forks. After the miscreant had Misses Bowen shortly afterwards, accompained
The Bishop then gave a few concluding "words left her room, Mrs. Fincham, dreading that be by Lieutenant Vyvynn, the Governor's aide-de- in thy youth and let thy heart cheer thee in the of advice on the words "Rejoice O young man' would return with a knife and cut her throat to camp. As lady Bowen entered the room, the days of thy youth; and walk in the ways of make sure of his work, made a supreme effort assembly rose to their feet and sang the Nathy heart and in the sight of thine eyes; but and dragged herself into the bath-room, which tional Anthem. Tea was then proceeded with, know thou that for all these things God will sbe locked. The poor lady remained there in a and was served by the delicate hands of up bring thee into judgment. He said it was a verse state of great trepidation, listening for foot-steps, wards of 20 ladies, the Misses Bowen, Lieuten- much misunderstood. People often thought of and soon after the house-coolie came up, upon re- ant Vyvyan, some naval officers, and other gen. it as condemning every thing like enjoyment in cognizing whose voice, she opened the doorándim- tlemen, also lending a hand in carrying round life, as if God gave us a beautiful world and then mediately fainted away. Thecoolie afterwards as the fragrant beverage. Lady Bowen, accom- held a tremendous threat over us if we were happy aisted her to Dr. Wharry's house next door. The pained by Admiral Wiles, went round the several attack was so sudden and unexpected that Mrs. tables, patting a little one here and there, and us powers of mind and body fitted to enjoy it.
in it: But God was no such tyrant. He gava Fincham was only able to give one scream be- addressing some words to the men. Between fore the murderous villain had seized her throat 300 and 400 people sat down to tea, the blue- is his vice-like grasp. Both her eyes are closed jackets and Buffs mustering strong. There were up from the effects of her cowardly wasafiant's also members of the Marines, Royal Artillery violence, for whom banging would be much and police present, and several military ladies too good. The scoundrel was arrested by with their children. The room was literally. ...the police this morning, is the brothel, we crowded, and additional tables had to be laid believe, where his fancy-woman lived, both of out in one of the adjoining rooms. Lady Bowen them being taken to the station. They were up and party did not remain long. We overheard before Mr. Wodehouse this morning, who, after her ladyship tell a gentleman present that the hearing evidence in respect to the property Governes could not come as he had met withTM stolen by the house-boy from Mr. Fincham's another accident on Tuesday. We hope it was I remanded the case, on the application not of a serious nature. Towards the conclusion of Inspector Thomson, for a week, to enable of the Tea, Mr. James Francis, organising agent Mrs. Fincham's evidence to be obtained, and of the Royal Naval Temperance Society, asked to endeavour to recover more of the stolen Admiral Willes to say a lew words to the men. property. Mr. Fincham in his evidence at the His Excellency advanced to the top of the room- Police Court, valued the whole at about $937. and said: A portion was found in the brothel or on the perion of the house-boy and his paramour, and other articles were hunted up in pawn-shops. Mr. Fincham recognized in Court this morning, as his property, a diamond rings, solid gold bangles, a pencil cases, 1 gold scarf ring, silver bangle, z table cloth silk girdle, and two pocket Handkerchiefs, the value of which he estimated at $300, leaving property worth $600 atill unrecovered. A silver chain attached to a silver watch, he was unable to state positively Was his, as it might," he said, "be a facsimile, but he was almost certain it was his; the watch was not his property. The diamond rings and the gold bangles were those wom by Mrs. Finchard when Mr. Fincham left the house At 8.45 yesterday morning. It appears the house-boy had given $110 to his paramour, the proceeds doubtless of the articles he had stolen from Mr. Fincham, and had instructed her to be ready to clear out with him to Macao,
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but he was caught before he could carry out his purpose. Thla money, we believe, is in the bands of the Police: Mrs. Fincham is under the care gf Dr. Hartigan, and we sincerely hope the un- fortunate lady's injuries will not turn out to be of a very serious nature. Her scoundrelly as- Ballant is a thick set, strongly built Chinaman, and appeared in the dock this morning in rather superior attire. He is determined looking fellow, and not bad-looking for a Chinamani
GRAND FAREWELL TEA MEETING, AND ENTERTAINMENT, AT THE
TEMPERANCE HALL.
aut
Soldiers, sallors and marines, I am going to ask you to drink the health in a flowing bowl of tea of Her Gracious Majesty the Queen, and in so doing, I take the opportunity of bidding the marines and sailors going home on the 20th, farewell. I wish them a pleasant passage and a happy meeting with their friends. I invite those lately come to support by example those who are going away. consider this is an excellent institution. Drunkenness is the cause of nearly all the crime in the navy, and I daresay also in the army.. The soldiers will be encouraged in temperance by the General and their officers. I only address the sailors and marines, and I am sure the members of the Temperance Society will increase considerably. I ask you to drink the health of the Queen, and give Her Majesty three cheers.
The toast was duly drunk in sparkling Bohen, 3 rounds of cheers being given for Her Majesty, and one more" for the gallant Admiral, who, though evider ly not a Demosthenes or & Pope Hennessy in the gift of the gab," is yet a practical, bluff, kind-hearted old sailor whe knows what he's about.
The health of the President of the United States was next proposed by Sergeant Major Gleeson of the Buffs, and duly honored, three rounds of "hip hip hurrah" finishing up the toast.
Mr. Haly, RN, then proposed the health of His Excellency the Governor, the toast receiving like treatment
The gallant Admiral then said he was going to propose another toast, in which, he knew the allor and marines would cordially join, and he didn't think the East Kenta would be very far behind, and that was the health of the kind evening. The toast was drunk with all honom, ladies who had given the entertainment that the fair ones being cheered to the echo,
We have sojourned in many lands in both of the torrids and temperates the frigid we have reserved for the tinte in the distant future when Mr. Chisham, K.N., next proposed the health we shall essay the sublime discovery which of Miss Agnes Weston, and said that no words greater men than oruclves have perished in of his could make her dearer than she already was to the British sailor, She was quito própé attempting, namely, the whereabouts of the myss of their having carried the Temperance banner terious North Pole-have visited many. Tem to the North Pole. They would be able to fight perance Halls, and been present at many of the the battles of their country better without than entertainments given by those very useful institu- with alcohol, and they would, moreover, be better dans, but we are bound to confess that we have husbands, better sweethearts and better men.. never yet witnessed a Jollier Tes than that givenThe toast was duly honored,
at the Temperance Hall in Queen's Road last Mr. Wright, R. N. the Commodore's Secretary,
casions when
To-day's Advertisements.
GARRISON
„HONGKONG..
THEATRE
MONDAY EVENING, THE 17TH DECEMBER, 1883.
GRAND CONCERT
BY
THE DUTCH VIOLINIST - ROBERT WILLIAM TWISS, WITH KIND ASSISTANCE OF" M.R. M. WILLIAMS
(PIANIST),
AND
SEVERAL AMATEURS.
PRICES OF ADMISSION: Reserved Seats......... General Entrance
$1.00
30
Full Particulars will be found in Programme. issued later on......
HALL, and at the door on the night of Perform- Tickets can be obtained at the TEMPERANCE,
ance.
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Hongkong, 14th December, 1889, - [912
FOR HOIHOW AND PAKHOL
Steamship
"PING-ON," Captain McCaslin, will be despatched for the above Ports; on SUNDAY, the 16th instant, at
DAYLIGHT.
Note the address. ada Landman, pTHE BEST MAKERS, AND AT LOW PRICES. lan
Hongkong, 28th November, 1883:47 h
Today's Advertisements.
THEATRE ROY
J. ULLMANN & CO.,
1947, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Intimations,
1849
MRS. P. SMITH'S PRIVATE TIFFIN ROOMS, Nos 8 AND 9 BRACONSFIELD ARCADE.
mine la-
111 Class, 200 oz. Silver and 24.or. Gold pe ton, equal at $1.10 per oz, for Silver and $50 per oz. for Gold, to American dollars 270.00 per ton 2nd Class, 180 oz Silver. and 1.3/10 os. Gold per ton, equal at $1.10 per os. for Silver and 820. per oz. for Gold, to American dollars (224.00 per
on,
3rd Class, 120 oz Silver and 1-1/10 oz. Gold per ton, equal at $1.10 per oz for Silver and $30 per oz. for Gold, to American dollars 154.00 per ton
ARRANGEMENTS for BOARD. and of Tls: 250,000, which must be paid before the
LODGING can be made by applying on the Pipinises,
[910
Hongkong, 6th December, 1883.
CITY HALL HONGKONG, DAVIS & D'ANGELIS LESSEES, THIS EVENING,
is mo... „INTIMATION. JANJA ATUR JATI DECE
CIGNOR ANTONIO CATTANEO, of the GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT..
CONSERVATOIRE OF HERGAMO ADD late THE
E LOFTUS & TROUPE ROYAL STAJAN OPERA COMPANY has the honor to Inform the community that he has NA PAGLANDSURF, #IMA) arranged to remain Hongkong, and will give DISTINGUISHED AMATEURS lessons in Music, Singing and the Pianoforte. WILL HAVE THE HONOUR OF PRODUCING YOR CHARGES STRICTLY-MODERATE
THE FIRST TIME IN HONGKONG*
Address-Messrs. KELLY & WALSH, "LA MASCOTTE: /
Queen's Road, Hongkong, 1st March, 1883, 2004 [168: A Comic Opera in three Acts, art
:: BY AUDRAN,
WILLIAM DOLA N Adapted for the Loftus Troupe by BAIL-MAKER & SHIP.CHANDLER
CHAS. DAVIS,
PRAYA CENTRAL
from the Translation of Professor ANDRA of
CA LUXE
the Royal College, MauritiusTION COSTUMES, DESIGNS; STAGEN
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DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS, MANILA ROPE, AMERICAN OAKUM, Hongkong, 6th December, 1883. [999
The fixed price of the mine in the equivalent
13th January next, in ander to secure the pro perty, but of this aum the vendors take one-third' in fully aid stock of the Company.
It is proposed to provide the Capital requiredi for the purchase and working of the mine by number as may be deemed sufficient, at Tls, 100 the issue of 3,000 shares, or such portion of this? per simre, fis. To per share being payable upon application, and the balance on allotment.
has thoroughly examined the property, and Mr. WATERS, the Engineer of the Company, strongly recommends the purchase. He esti- mates: the value of the ore taken out during examination, together with what can be taken out and made ready for transport 'to smeltere before the roads are re-opened in the Spring, at Eighty Thousand Dollars.
The mine has hitherto been worked under a strict lease compelling the Lessees to do a certain quantity of dead work to develop the mine, and restricting them as to the quantity of ore they may take out by "stoping," they paying Royalty to the owners of 30 per cent of the ore extracted, besides bearing the
expenses of
BUSINESS, ang na LFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS, &c., &c., &c. mining egy tauring last Autumn and`
plans of scenery, &c, &c., taken from the prompe book used at the original 4.
production in Paris.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong, 14th December, 1883.
PYCRUST & CO., PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, STATEMENTS PARFARED, ACCOUNTS SETTLED
AND DEBTS COLLECTED,
|Hours 10 till 4, 5 dbru BEACONSFIELD ARCADE.
VICTORIA HOTEL:
FRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG, AN PROPRIETORS, DORABJEE & HING KEE,
PACE LATE LESSEES OF THE
HONGKONG HOTEL SAM
in "HIS CLASS HOTEL situated on
Piol Carlo..
Chores of Peasants, Soldiers, Huntsmen, and
paVillagers by
DISTINGUISHED AMATEURS,
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THE APENNINESS Scenery, by pai
BARBERUMUR NT COSTUMES,
evening under ane auspices of the Royal Naval said he was going to make one litle break mat FTRAY A CENTRAL in the centre of Temperace Society Wause the term "Joller" Mr. Francis' programme. He would ask them of malice aforethought. It is a great mistake to to drink the health of Mr. Francis him the principal Business localities, commands a suppose that fallity only pertains to festive or self. Many of them were not acquainted magnificent view of the Harbour and Surround- the dowing bowl of champagne, with some of thosp whose health fad been, the Scenery. From its detached. position, per- good Rhine wing or Rhoderick Dhu punch dime but they all knew Mr. March, and the fect ventilation has been secured, and the whole circulates Theres in aur opinion, a superior more they did know of him the more they loved of the Rooms being 'COMMODIOUS and Kind of fallity, the jollity hot born of poisonous him for the warns Interest he took in the welfare FURNISHED with every requisite and comfort, Instrumental » Afilale, junder, she direction, of alcoholic compounds, but the porer, calmer of seamen. Let them hope that Me Francis, afford most desirable accommod, donde jollity which bar is source in rational social en would live long to fulfil bis presed posidon The BAR BILLARD ROOM, and DINING joyment and cheela Bohea, the veritable Tha-tout was duly "dening and the hearty ROOMS, are fited to loa. Superior to
That Jollity cheers given for the
European Supervision and
of reason and flow of
was realised to the fullest extent last evening by Forganizing agent? ARE YELLY, Rindefatigable and are ATECA VEVENT
large numbers of felts will use. The and The Bealth of Major Generdy Stanst soldierer and although we are not teetotallers posed by Mr. Haly, RiN., brought the ourselves, a prolonged residence in the Far close. Three hearty cheets were given for the East having rendered a fee drop essential, allant veteran, CGMEPATA on parely, medical grounds of course, for our The room was then cleared to prepare for the #stomach's sake and our often infirmities, yet entertainment, which was opened by, an address any Effort made to control and restrict the deman by the chairman, the Rey. Mr. Harper, chaplain of qf intemperance, which “stalks ugh the the Audacious. The reverend gentleman, in wel- Fra slaying its victims right and left, will coming the new comers, earnestly bespught then always have our hearty arr and support, to remember their position is missionaries in It is the fashion of the hard aded ones who this country influencing for good or evil gan stow away a bogshead under their weakit those around them according as they used without showing it to any appreciabla extent, their time. He pointed out the evil in to sneer "the wcal hose upper storeys, Buences which surrounded them and told them equile, they had; as all events, one good place of the mind that the station where they would be taken care of and one, always find a home, He hoped and trusted Dr.that arthe expiration of their commission they a would be able to give a good secount"of how sion to they had spent their time. He asked them" to Bocailes I can't, air,” replied the place their troft in God, and then, come what
but they
Management.
THE TABLE D'HOTE is supplied with attendance. WINES And LIQUORS delicacy of the Season, and, most-sakit
Arrangements for BALLS, BANQUETS Best Qualities and Brands only are supplied DINNERS and PICNICS, made on the mose reasonable terms. The long and gimost exclligi sive experience of the Proprietors, and the excel lent reputation they have gained, are sufficient guarantee that satisfaction will be given in this branch
With every facility for making suitable are rangements at Reasonable Prices ither r permanent or weekly BOARDERS, the- Pro- pictors confidently appeal to the community of Hongkong for a continuance of the generous patronage, bestowed on them during the post eleven years.
VICTORIA
Praya Central, Hongkong, 20th November, 1883
Profi
LIAM BLAKENEYE HARA
A COMPLETE RXPORT OF THE LIBEL TRIAL [ada PRICE v. FRASER-SMITH,
vents OPIES, PRICE TWENTY CENTS, may, be obtained at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH'S, BREWER'S "And THE NOVELTY STORE, also at the Office of
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"; Hongkong, 7th December, 1883.
RODERICK DHU WHISKY.
A
PURE Fine Flavoured Blend, Equal in
Bouquet and Style to the FINEST FRENCH, BRANDY."
SOLE AGENT FOR HONOLONG
CL THEVENIN, Hongkong Hotel Building Höngkong, 19th October, 1883 **** **T
The ore" taken
Winter working, realised a profit to the Lessees, after payment of Royalty and expenses, of about $30,000, their operations being limited to fo tunnels; hence it is obvious that when the mine is in full working order by opening more funnels (which Mr. WATERS is doing, the output can be considerably increased, and it is not an exage | garated estimate to put the yearly profit at 20
to 25 per cent on the capital invested
Besides are of high grade, the nine produces considerable quantity of ore hitherto regarded as "waste" being of too low grade to pay, under present circumstances, for transportation to imelters, but which Mr. WATERS has reason to Believe can shortly be made profitable by con-" centration, at Works lately established in the
neighbourhood, for the express purpose of work- ing "waste" ore from the mines in Marshall Basing
There is upon the dump more than yoo tons of waste which will become the property of the Company on completion of the purchase.
Mr. WATERS estimates that during the first six months of next year he can take out 400 tons of ore valued at $90,800, taking 200 oz. Silver and 1 ox. Gold per ten, at a total cost of we: $49,069, leaving a balance of profit upon the alx
L. THEVENIN, MAWINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT of
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HOTEL BUILDINGS,
BURG GRAND HERMITAGE
month working of $41,732, and in his estimate expenditure he has included sundry expenses Incidental to the commencement of the Company and extension of the works that will not again appear in the Working Account.
Applications for shares will be received, up to RTMENT AND SHANGRA BANK A any of its branches in the 30th of December neat, by the HOMOKONG A China and Japan and In Hongkong, or by the Tothom que Secretaries, and receipts will be granted for
amount of deposita sa
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Ani wa CHAMBERTIN, të bie pagrein, Lite 2M ROBOM POMMARD RICHEBOURG,
In the event of no allotment being made the deposit will be returned; a pombe beaut
Application forms, and Pamphlets containi sogone all to CHABLIS Í further particulars serarding the mine, cau
obtained at the BANK or from the sit mustak bulldozerzĩ bán Pintu and Quarta? OLD PORT
SECRETARIES
1919
SHERRY W
Algodt WHISKEYA SE
LIQʻZADƏRMAND SYRURG
CLEM. & WALSH,
AUTA Hoogkang
O'BRIENT
#PERFUMERY.
October, 188
FOR SALE.
ROYAL-YORK-HOTEL OLD STEYNE BRIGHTON, ENGLAND,
THE sabore, HOTEL foCentrálly, sittetalli with Suitable Rooms, and ample sECOMMIT modation for travellers, especially those coming from Eastern Climates. FAMILIES and GENTLES - [780.), Mey will find every comfort they can wish for at- the above establishment, EN AND
AMPAGNE
per Cise. per Case
503)
MORA HOADLY,
Ben Diligi Proprietor. FCLARIDGELSCHO
STREET, LONDON,-
HE above is Commodious SHOTEL-for FAMILIES dhà Gri
from the Far East:
Mankrement,ol
GE PRAGNELL who spa