Today's Advertisements.
A PUBLIC MEETING
TO
COMMEMORAT TER CENTENARY
OF THE
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1896.
To-day's Advertisements.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW AND SHANGHAI,
ONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY THE Steamship:
LON
WILD NE TEHLD
TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), 4TH MARCH,
AT 4:30 PM.,
IN THE
THEATRE, CITY HALL.
The Chair will be taken by the Hoa. W. M, GOODMAN, Açting Chief Justice.
Mongkong, 3rd March, 1856.
OVIDE MUSIN,
"WOOSUNG."
Captain Tones, will be despatched TO- MORROW, tha jih foxtant, at 3 não For Freight of Passage, amply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1996.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SANDAKAN AND KUDAT, THE Steamship
5448
THE
ROYAL
·GRAND'CONCERT.
THEATRE
CITY HALL
Under the distinguishɛl Patronage,
and in the Presence of
H.E. Sir WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.C.M.G.
TO-MORROW,
(WEDNESDAY) the 4th March, 1895.
ARTISTS:-
OVIDE MUSIN, 1
Violin, Virtunsa.
ANNIE LOUISE MUSIN,
·Coloratur Sofirano,
EDWARD SCHARF,
Pianist.
PROGRAMME : PART I.
1. Rondo (B mbar) for Plana and Violin. Schubert
Introduction. Allepro.
-FDUARD SCHAR? and Oving MUSIN,
2. La Marchande d'Olsedux......sessi ..Jc.nelli
ANNIE LOUISE MUSIN
(a) Minuet
3)Vale Caprice .....
EDUARD SCHARF.
(a) Andente 1
4.
1(8) Serenade F
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OVIDE MUSIN.
PART II,
R. Castro Strauss-Tavalg
"CENTAUR."
Intimations.
DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & -COMPANY, LIMITED,
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG..
AERATED WATERS, SIMPLE AERATED WATER, SODA
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INGER ALE.
Captain Willamy, will be despatched on THURSDAY, the eth fastant, at 10A.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Hongkong, 3rd March, 1995,
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR TIENTSIN, VIA SWATOW.
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THE Steamship
*KWEIYANG," Captain Dawron, will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 5th instant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passsge, amply lo
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agentf
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Hongkong, 3rd March, 1995,
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM TO LONDON. “HE Steamship
4
3
"BORNEO." Captain L. M, Wilmer. R.N.R, will leave for ....Plerng the Love place on THURSDAY, the 5th test.,
al Nooo.
For Freight of Passage, apply to
ALF WOOLLEY, Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1865.
"GLEN" LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL. *HE Steamship
5(a) The Double Los....Meyer-Heimund
(8) "Sousou man Cez",
ANNIE LOUISE MUSIN.
Paladithe
6. Nou Pin Il Car for Violin alone ..............Pageoisi
OVIDE MUSIN.
7. Hungurlan March.......................
EDUARD SCHARY,
Kowalek!
8. Cuban Serenade for Soprano, with Violin
Obligato... Meneses ANNIE LOUISE Musin and OvIDE MUSIN,
TICKETS Dow on Sale at W. ROBINSON & Co.'s.
PRICES: $3, $1 & $1.
W. B. EDMINSTER, Manager. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1806.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
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T Is hereby notified that the SALE of.
MATERIAL
within the RESUMED AREA of TAIPINGSHAN, published in Gorem ment Notification No 67 of the 16th February,
I hereby CANCELLED.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary,
Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong, qid March. 18eß.
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IN THE MATTER OF ORDINANCE No. 3 OF
1892
IN
AND.
THI MATTER OF THE PETITION OF ALEXANDER MUIRHEAD OF NO. PRINCE'S STREET, WESTMINSTER, LONDON, ENGLAND, AN INVENTOR. DOCTOR or SCIENCE, AND ELectrical Eng nCER, FIR LETTERS PATENT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE WITHIN THE COLOK / OF HONGKONG OF AN INVENTION FOR "IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO THE TRANSMISSION OF SIGNALS THROUGH! SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH CABLES," FOR ITER MAJESTV's Letters PATKAZ WZRZ GRANTED ON THE 7TH DAY-OF JUNE, 1994, TO THE SAID ALEXANDER MUIRHEAD.
WHICH
THE
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"GLENFRUIN," Captain Darke, R.N.R., will be despatched is above on THURSDAY, the 5th lostant, at 4 PM,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, zid March, 1896.
(384
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR FOOCHOW
HE Steamship
THE
"KASHING,"
be despatched on Captain Hopkins, will FRIDAY, thé dih instant, et 3 2.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, 3rd March, 1896..
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI
HETM SteamshipTM
THE
"PAOTING,"
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Captain Gyles, will despatched on SATUR- DAY, the 7th instant, at 3PM.
For Freight or l'assage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1866.
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THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SEA) THE Steamihlp
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the THE
"SHANGHAI,
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For Freight of Passage apply in
ALF. WOOLLEY, Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 31 March, 1896,
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM. SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND
·PORTS, and taking through Cürge to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, (c)
#PETITION, SPECIFICATION and DECLARATION required by the above cited Ordlasace have been duly filed in the Office of Captain J. Cowle, R.N.R.. leave for the the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong and that it above places,os or aboot WEDNESDAY, the is the intention of the said ALEXANDER th instant. MUIRHEAD by MATTHEW JOHN DENMAN STEPHENS, bis daly authorized Agent and Attorney, to apply at the Stung of the Executive Council bereinafter mentioned for LETTERS PATENT for the excludve ass within the sild Colony of Hongkong of the show-pamed Invention AND NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO GIVEN that a Sitting of the Executive Council, before whom the matter of sald Petition wit come for decision, will he held in the Council Chamber, at the Gaveiament Offices, Victoris, Hongkong, un MONDAY, tho tốth day of March, 1896, at 9.45 AM.
Dated the 29th day of February, 1896.
MATTHEW J. D. STÉPHENS, 18, Bank Bulidings, Hongkong, Solletier for the sald
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ALEXANDER MUIRHEAD,
T
*BE Steamikip
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-" GUTHRIE," Captain McAntar, will be despatched for the above Ports on or about the 15th instant,
This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for
WATER.
EMONADE.
SARSAPARILLA, RAS
ASPBERRYADE, &C.
DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & Co.'s WATERS RIG made under the constant supervision of a daly qualified Engilah Chemist and will bear compa- rison with the best English Manufactures.
Special terms to HOTELS, CLUBS, MES and other Large Consumers. Any complaints should be addressed to the Manager.
Hongkong, qed May, that.
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D.. 1841.
WINES
AND;
SPIRIT S..
(Special to Hongkong Telegraph.) THE CORONATION OF THE TSAR.
THE CHINESE AMBASSADOR STARTS ON HIS SPECIAL MISSION TO RUSSIA.
SHANGHAI, March 3rd.
1.33 p..
His Excellency Li Hung-chang, who has been depated by the Emperor Rwang-nu to represent-> him at the coronation of the Tser in May next, left Paking to-day for Tutela, where he will embark on the steamer Hil-an for Shanghel,
At Shanghai Li Hungchang, according to present arrangements, will take pasige for Europe by the Messagedes Maritimes steamer leaving the Model Settlement on the 28th Instant,
(From Japanir Paders.) THE CORONATION OF THE TSAR,
ToxIO, February sand. Today's Oficial Garsile definiicly announces that Marqule Yamagats has been appolated Japanese Ambassador to attend the forthcoming
coronation of the Tear,
FOREIGN RIGHTS IN FORMOJA. The Foreign Department has inguid a notl. 1427 Sication that the Treaties of Foreign Powers
with Japan will in future apply siso to Formosa | -Kelang, Tamsul, Anping, Tainan and Takao being declared open for foreign residence. und trade.
ALL these are selected by our London House, bought direct al first hand, raported in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus saving all inter. mediate profts, and enabling us to supply the best growths at MoDERATE PRICES.
PRICE LISTS,
with Full Detalls, to be had on Applicaties.
PORT after removal should be rested a month
before use.
When required for drinking at once it should be ordered to be decanted at the Dispensary before being sent out, SHERRY.—Excellent Dinner and After Dinner
(Special to Shanghat Mercury.) VICEROY LI TO VISIT THE UNITED STATES.
TINISIN, Febrar: 27th. LI Hung-ching, after being present, at the coronation of the Tsar, will visit the different countries of Europe; he intends to reten vid America.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
MR Lawion, son of Sir Wilfrid Løwien, M. P.,-| is at present viilting Slagapore.
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The Imperieuse, formerly the flagship on this
statles, is to go to Austalla to relieve the Royal Artkir.
THE Club-bouse erected at Happy Valley by the-Golf Club will be formally opened at 3.30 to-morrow afternoon.
A PUBLIC meeting of the London Missionary Society will be held at ibe Theatre Royal, City Hall, at 4.30 pm, fo-manow,
THx death it announced si Mr. Goh Eu Chye, of the firm of Messrs Swee Hock & Co one of the leading Chinese firms of Penang.
THE French ernisex Alger årtived here yesterday from Forchow, and the French Ironclad Bayard arrived from Tonkin this morning,
Owing to the appolniment of Mr. Badeley to be Acting Assistant Colonial Secretary, etc, Mr. J. Corcomas has been promoted to Actlog` Deputy Superlatendent of Police. Inspector. Mackay will act as Chief Inspector, wice. Mr. Corcoran promoted,
THE Russian Government will station fvo more large ocean steamers in the Far East daring the present year, for the purpose of trading between Russian ports and China, Japan, and Korea. "T"hove vessels are belag fitted for up a red cruisem when necefskry.
PRIVATE Information is alleged to have been received at Tokio that the Russian Minister at Seoul (Mr. Speyer) has informed the other Minis- ters that by request of the King and the Korean Goremment he will undertake the duty of presaving the public peace.
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THE CENTENARY OF THE LONDON MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The meeting which will be held in the City "Hall at 4.30 to-morrow Afternoon to celebrate the centenary of the London Missionary Society will, we believe, resa't in a good deal of useful information being added to our present knowledge of the methode of Christian Missions in the Far
East. The promoters of the meeting dealec, 100, torect, as-far-ma possible, any false Impressions that may exist respecting missionary labours in the Far Orient and theraby. Increase the, Interest of the gencial public is the Important and extensive work which this philanthropic Society has been carrying on for upwards of a hundred years. The achieve ments of the London and other Missions in the the case of clallaation, and the medical missions supported by them have no doubt brought lasting benefit to countless thousands of whom one never hears anything except through reading the Society's annual reports, which fow -
elther the time business-men bare
THE employees of the Chinx Sugar Refinery give a dance at Bowsington to-night which pro- mises to be one of the most enjoyable social events of the season. The ball-room has been
the inclimation to do. All the arrangements very tastefully saranged,`and the dance com- miltes may be depended upon to lainlah every- for the meeting là-morrow have bean completed, thing necessary for the enjoyment of tho, guests. |- and as members of several missions are going ¡ to take part - In, the proceedings it is probable THE P.W.D. Secretariat at Simla was that the celebration will in every way be worthy completely burnt out an the rath slime, the the venerable Society whore centenary war, sunrsanding bosses only being saved with the we believe, celebrated. In London last year. greatest difficulty. The lose is believed to be Admittance will be, free, and all'are cordially over 5 lakhs of rupees. Several P.W.D. officers Invited is attend. are sufferers, and Sir Charles Pritchard is reported to have lost a lot of properly which had been temporarily stored there.
The official report of the Emples of Ladis Exhibition, held at Earl's Court last year, has been issued by the India Once. In the face of the great success achieved it has been decided for the season of 1896 to add to the Exhibition Ceylon, Borneo, Barms, and other Crown dependencies in Asis, and the Exbibition will be called the "Empire of India and Ceylon Exhibition of 1896, including other Crown Dependencies fa Aala,”
WI have received a small parcel of Liberian coffee (in parchment) grown by Mr. S. A. Karaki on the Victoria estate, near Kudat, North Bernen. It appears to be of very excel lent quality, and is marketable at frem $40 to $50 per picat in its raw state. Mr. Korczki started this estate a few years ago, and it is now that he will shortly add considerably to the in fell and regular bearing. He Inform us
ares under coffee at Kadut,
Last night at the New Victoria Hotel Mr. Rutter, owing 15, played Ms. Torrence, who received to points, in the semi-final of the billard handles the former winning, after a close contest, by 20 points. To-morrow Mr. Kingborn (scratch) will play Sergt. Major Severn (receives 50) and the
handsome prize next Friday evening. A prize for the largest break mads in the contest will be awarded to Mr. Korcıkl
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M. OVIDE MUSIN.
M. Ovide and his gifted consort, assisted by Mr. Edward Scharf, last night repeated the wonderful exbibition of musical talent which.. ro delighted their audience last Saturday. Every item on the programme was a gem which nothing but personal experience can give any adequate notion of The audience, was very appreciative, indeed so much so that cacores were repeatedly demanded, and freely responded never-to-be-forgotten liems to the programme. to, both M. Masia and his wife adding several No one who was present but was enraptured, the whole performenca being, far above criticisma,
Wines of very superior Vintages. All are THE police at Scool are said to bavo paraded I winner will have to play Mr. Rutier for the and the consent of his father to his undertaking
trus Xeres 'Wines.
CLARET-Om Clarets, including the lowest priced, are guaranteed to be the genuine product of the juice of the grape and sie not artificially made from işisins and cements, generally the case with Cheap Wises.
the streets like town-criers, announcing that the Hair-cutting Decres had been withdrawn. As will be seen by an advertisement appearing in another column, the notification ve tale by auction of houses in Tank Lane, Tal-ping-ahan, bar beat cancelled..
Induced by the desire to leam something of general a representative of this journal called on the maestro's career and laws of music la M. Musia this morning, and finding him in his usual high spirits and good humour, to difficulty was experienced in submitting him to the -erical of an interview. In the most natural, unaffected manner possible be readily replied to questions. The very picture of health and bankomste, Mr. Musin combines the
viewed as a musician trying a violis on which "shrewdosity" of a business man with the pollabed manners of a gentleman, and whether
his opinion is asked, as the best 'in bis cosy. apartments in the Hongkong Hotel, or as the traveller describing the various experiences of world-wide variety, he is equally at home and communicative. Speaking of Blmasif, M. Main recounted his early love for music, and for the violin in particular, and his youthful studies and triumphs. Alter his play- ing had attracted the attention of a mister, a professional carcer bad been obtained, his progress was a series of unqualified saccesses, At the age of 16 he was conducting swell concerts on the Continent, and during the next few years be formed, the acquaintance of many eminent musicians, such as Brahm, Rubenstein, It was reported in Shanghai on the 22nd ultimo Wieniowski and other famous contemporaries. on good authority, and confirmed, according to Fel'owing up his success, he was soon asso- the N. C. Daily News, on the azid, by the clated with the leading musicians of the day, „Madame Tleticos, Adelina Patti, and, fact, on the 17th February a special decrée com si the prima donnas of the age. - With these mating the death penalty pronounced last year artistes he acquled that expeilence which now on Kung Chao-yu, ex-Civil Commendant of causes him to consider, America) as the best
part of the world for true talent. Hare only Port Arthur, Huang Shih-lin, one of the ex- Military Commandants of the same place, ex-in accordance with its value. Walte
ho explains, is merit recognised and awarded magy General Yeh Chih-chao, of Yashan notoriety, Continental cities the critical standard may be and Chiang Hal-yl; ex-Commandant at Yingkou higher, and recognition more difficult, the substantial rewarda accorded after recognition (Newchwang), to that of imprisonment for life in bear no comparison to those obtainable in the THE somewhat disquieting Information is pub. the prisons of the Board of Punishments at United States. As this eminent violinist Ilshed by the Kekumi that the authorities Peking. The nex! step will naturally be expressed it, the United States bas 4,000 cities and several days ago issued secret instructions to all complete repilevo sooner or later, is considera- towns in which good houses are a certainty, the garrisons throughout Japan that the troops tion of a large sum of money subscribed by these and which well repay a visit, which is more than the rest of the world can boast of. After playing should be held in instini readiness.
malefactors towards railways or the military in the States for some years, M. Music went to exchequer I
the Antipoder, where he created a perfect furore, playing in Zakland, a "two-night town," rovan WE read in the Rangoon Times of the 13th wltimo that "the reports of the opium crap are Irlareported in the China Gassie that the cotton times, and in Melbourne and Sydney 14 and growing more gloomy, sed disastrous rents are spinning factory started in Shanghal by such nights consecutively to crowded bruser. On his return to America, Mexico was included in his anticipated north of the Ganges. Tha récent noted capitalists of Onska as Mr. Matsumoto four, and here, he was received as a genius rain was too slight to be of use in the Bebar."
fralaro, President ofthe Sanyo Rallway Company, wherever he appeared. In Mexico he played 16 THE Revised Treaty with Denmark having been Mr. Noda Kichibel, and so forth, seems to be in times in three weeks, and the various nocieties
anxiety concluded, was ratified by the King of Denma rapid process of organization. The Committes nearly fought over him, so great was their I allowed the honour of entertaining to bo on the 14th ultimo. It is understood by the stllement, two lots of land aggregating 32,000
hes bought, in the north-western part of the ¦ him.
Of bir tour in the Far East, M. Musia vald ---- Japan Mall that ratiftstion by the Emperor of Japan will speedily follow, and that the ratificado (15 acres). On the smaller lot workshops At the suggestion of a business friend in Mexico, for 75,000 spindles and 1,000 stands of looms was lead to bellave, I should experience a I under took the tour of Japan and China, where, tions will be exchanged in Copenhagen,
are to be erected, and the other lot is to be used great treat: On my arrival in Japan, unknown THE Yomfurs states ibat the two Korean Min for putting up buildings to accommodata, the almost, I was quickly successful. The select At 8. Mlaghong Terrace, Shanghai, on the Isters were executed in the public shrest in the hands. For the purpose of training mechanics, circles of Tokie wers at once aftracted by 26th ultimo, MABEL CAROLINE, the dearly presence of a large crowd. Several Japanese 20 Chinaman will be first sont oves to Japan and ] 2 playing and before I left 1 played
Mikado before the
and his Court, the beloved chilf of James and Amanda Caroline Fetherstonbaugh, aged 19 months.
were among the spectators of what is described distributed throughout the spinning factories in audience including the Foreign Representatives, As
BRANDY-All our Brandy is guaranteed to be As showing bow serious the present position natire papers, that the Emperor of China issued among those with whom he has "toarid" being.
pare Cognac, the difference in price being merely a question of age and vintage. WHISKY.-—All our Wolsky is of excellent quality, and of greater age than most brande
In the market. The SCOTCH WHISKY marked “E” is universally popular, and is pronounced by the best local connoisseurs
to be superior to say other brand in the Hongkong market,
We only guarantee our WINES and SPIRITS to be genuine when bought direct from us in the Colony or from our authorised Agents at the Coast Porti
A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Hongkong, 10th January, 18gő.
MARRIAGE,
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At the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Shanghal, on the 38th allima, by the Rev. H. C. Hodges, M.A. JOHN MICHAEL HARLOK to HANWAH FELLOWS STOUT.
DEATHS.
is regarded in Tokio, it is reported that the Ministers are Inclined to put the Peace Preservation Act in force. FIFTEEN tons of dynamite exploded in a godowa « few miles from Rangoon on the gth ultimo, No lives were lost, but the damage caused thereby is callmated at Rs. 80,000.
IN THE MATTER OF CRDINANCE No. 2 or Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Chamber 28, the General Hospital, Shanghai, on the | az "a cue! batchery! and a cry went up of | Quaka. It is expected that the plant sent for, to | by special command. This, I believe. W
1891
AND
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF CHRIS- TIAND SCHWEITZER, or EINVILLE (MEURTHE AND MOSELLE), IN TRE REPUBLIC OF FRANCE, ENGINEER. FOR LETTERS PATENT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE WITHIN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG OF AN INVENTION VOR
70% IMPROVEMENTS IN OR CONNECTED WITH FLOUR
aged 35.
ultimo, C. J. V. HORK,
At the General Hospita'. Shanghat, on the
Engineer steamship Ch.All, aged 41 years.
| throughout the voyage.
A Stewardess and a duly qualified Surgeon 28th ultimo, DUNCAN HENDRY, late Chief RC Carled.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 3d March, 1896.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.,
MILLS, FOR WHICH HER MAJESTY'S THE Amerkan Basque
· LETTERS PATENT NO. - 789 WIRE ORANTED
"COLOMA,"
ON THE 12TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1895 T0 Noyes, Master, will load here for the above Port, THY BAID CHRISTIAND SCHWEITZER. | And wil have quick despatch. [OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
NOTERITION SPECIFICATION and
DECLARATION required by the above cited Ordinance have been duly filed in the Office of the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong and that hi Is the intention of the sald CHRISTIAND
SCHWEITZER by MATTHEW JOHN DINNAM
his
to apply at the Stuting of the Executive berelasfter mentioned for LETTERS
Us, his
duly authorized Agent
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For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co. Hongkang, jd Mxich, 1896,
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION..........
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
Can of the exclusive gaɑ within the mid |~~HE Company's Steamship
CHELYDRA
of Hongkong of the above-named Inves tion, AND NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees GIVEN that Sitting of the Executive Council of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their before whom the matter of the said Pettilan will | Goods will be delivered from alongside. come for déchion, ba held
Carga Impeding the discharge or remainie the Council
The Hongkong Telegraph
„HONGKONG, Tuesday, March 3, 1895,
upon the Japanese, who retreated as fast as they middle of September of this year, could from the scene. Some of them were more or less injured, and one hailing from 'Nagasaki was held -and- finally killed on the spoi with swords.
THE many friends of Mr. L. Rocher, one of the most able, indofaligible and deservedly popular Commissioners of the magnificant Service controlled by Sir Robert Harl, will be glad to hear that he has just returned to the
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this circle is most exclusive and that the hon. our shown me is almost unprecedented. In Kobe and Nagasaki I was welcomed with opin arms, MEMORANDA.
at the latter pics especially, which was at the time the rendezvous of so many fordiga men-of- WEDNESDAY-4th March.
War, greeting me with a house packed in all parte In Shangbul I met an arduic com. 9am-French Mall closes.
muntly
not sufficiently eXFICES Could 3.30 p.m.--Formal' opening of the Golf Clubethels appreciation. In that place found the musical standard very high, owing to the efforts 4.30 p.m.-Meeting in the City Hall to celebrate of M. Vels to keep the amateurs a
Courant the Centenary of the London Missionary with the times. Here also I met a young lady, Bociety."
the daughter of one of the leading physicians gives promalie of becoming a leading violinist.
husband Referring to Bidme. Masin, Her
belare Imat her said “Had any one told me that
-house,
TELEGRAMS. PE and is at present stopping in Hong 9 pmOelde Masia Company's Concert at the
REUTER'S MESSAGES.
THE GERMAN NAVY.***
LONDON, March 1st, A systematic agitation has commenced in Germány for a larga Increase of the Navy,
THE UNITED STATES AND THE REBELLION IN CUBA,
kong. This will be especially good news for our readers in Cantos who will remember · the-elsborate report of the trade of that part drawn up by him when is charge of the Customs affairs there In '9z.
THE French gunboat Cometa arzived at Shang- hal on the agih ult, fom the Yangise. The The Washington Senate has passed a molu. Gasstis, gone to Toumue to take on beand a French fagship Bayard bas, says the China tion recogalilag the Cabas Iosurgents na belligerents, and requesting President Cleveland. supply of coal from the Nai-son mine, which la to invite Spain to recognise the autonomy of said to have the best col in the whole of Indo Cuba: There is great popular ↑ excitement in China. After a fifteen days” cruise off the const Madrid, the United States Lagition le guarded, of Ansam, the Bayard seturns to Shanghai,
Theatre Roya).
THURIDAY-SIM March. Concert at the British Mercantile Marine Officers,
Association Rooms, Praya Central,”
FRIDAY-6th March. Daylight,Coptic leares for San Francisco, ofa
it usual ports of call. Non-Meeting of shareholders of the Hong kong Hotal Co., Ltd., at the Company's hatal
--- SATURDAY, ---7th Marchak
Miss McLen3, who displays great talent and
It
high GF-I would have laughed at the kies. was possible for a soprano to take the Consequently I was charmed and surprised when årst I heard her take this high note, nat only truly bat with the force and volume the does. Other sopranos do take the high noter,"
TATELY though beyond or D, but my wife, with correctness, reaches three tones higher than others. Of course she has practised and had fas
but no one I know of can tralaler, surpass ber to these high notes. An American, and member one of the leading families Madame Music fully deserves the appellation of American Nighingale and fally shares with After giving another concert in the "Theatre Royal on Wednesday, kt: Mmain will visit since And Canion, giving concert at the latter
Chamber, atthe Government Offices, Victoria, on board after 4 P.M. of the 5th instant; will | and the Government kan forblöden any demon" | The French cruiser Dugusy-Tyosin kun refurned Nom.--Mosting of shareholders of the Natianny her husband the honours of the Company.
Hongkong, MONDAY, the 18th day of be landed at Consigneen' zisk ind expense fato | strations of the national felugu
March, 1896, at 9:45 AM.
Godowns at Esst Polat.
Dated the zoth day of February, 1896.
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MATTHEW J. D. STEPHENS, 18, Bank Balldings, Hongkong, Solicitor for the said CHRISTIAND SCHWEITZER.
No Fire Insurance will be effected.'- Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
· REINFORCEMENT: › FOR: CUBA.
to Saigon from Manila. Aher affecting a fow |||
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The Transfer books of the Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Co., Ltd, close from this data to the sial'inst, inclusive,
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JARDINE, MATHESON & Ca,
General Managers,
Hongkong, jd Much; 1890,
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