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are occupied with contributions dealing with the term question"-concerning which, as a contributor remarks, so much odium theologicum et philologicum has been excited. These, with the more strictly missionary matter, do not call for special remark, except that we are pleased to observe a cautions but appre

[No. 4230.—JANUARY 26, 1877.

X. Clans ---1, Wong Ohlm Fal, Ivory and | at this school. I am perfectly satisfled Silver Penell Caso; 2, Leung Fat Kit, that Ivory and Silver Pendl Case; &, Tsui Thol fli, Knife.

CHINESE OLIGUES,

Fortnightly Examinations. L. Clan Kwok Hung Kwal, Binocular, presented by Head Master.

II. Class-U Lal Chenk, 2 Books, pre- sented by Mr Romano,

Ordinary Prizes.

the English-speaking boys who leave this school will carry with them and inonloate upon their fallows quite a novod opinion of the free England, where we really can do good actions without any selfish or sectarian motives. This school is perfectly free of any suspicion of that sort. If any parents here desire their boys they have ample means at other schools in to receive a religious education at school,

the Colony to realise their wish; but I think that in the school, maintained, as it is, solely at the expense of the Govern

I. Class-1, Wat Ting Oho, Watob, presented by his Wong Tao Loung; 3, Yatment, we have no right whatever to enforce Wal Cheung, Ivory and Silver Pencil Case.

any particular doctrines upon those that attend. The parents of the Chinese boys Gold Pencil Case; 2, Ho Fak, 2 Books, think, the adoption, of this principle, and II. Class-1, Kwok Shing, Ivory and who attend this school fully appreciate, I presented by Me Soares,

the consequence is that oor numbers, are steadily increasing, and when there is in- creased accommodation I have no doubt. wo shall double the number of boys wo have here at present. I think the good that will be derived by the Chinese from the education that has been and will be

III Class-1, Tang Wing Shing, Den- nys' Handbook; 2, Ld in, Ivory and Silver Pencil Case.

IV. Clas-1, Lau Yuk Thing, Silver Pencil Case, presented by Mr Gerrard; 2, Lam Wing Kwong, Knife,

ciative review of the Rev. Mr. Chalmers recent book on terms amongst the No- tices of recent publications. The severe strictures passed in the China Review apon Canon McClatchie's translation of the Yih-King have called forth a rejoin der from the Rev. Canon. From the news column we observe that the mis sionaries of Shanghai presented a fare-2, well address to Dr S. Wells Williams, on the occasion of his final departure to the

stay in China. Au ludex to the Volume concludes the Number.

Chinese Claes for Europeans, de 1. Division.—1, A. Ramjan, Binocular; Ram Sammi, Silver Pencil Case; 3, T. Namiki, Silver Pencil Case.

11 M., when the Post Office CLOSE Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonto Water, United States, after a forty-three years' ter; 2, F. Machado, 2 Books, presented those who take an interest always in these

entirely.

11.50 M., Letters (but Letters only)

to

addressed to the United Kingdom Via Brindisi or to Slugapore may be posted on board the Packet with' Late Fes of 48 oents extra postage, tiil

11.50 M., when the Mail is finally

closed.

Hongkong, January 28, 1877.

Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsapartija Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Manufastory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876

LOGAL AND GENERAL.

IL Division,-1, Alarakia, Thermome- by Mr Romane.

III. Division.-F. X. Jesus, 2. Books, presented by Old Scholars,

afforded them in this Island is incalculable. |Hongkong, which once had an ill-repute, will, I believe, be an atom to leaven the whole mass of Chinose sooner or later, if a sensible educational system be persevered in here. To the masters and schools I cannot say how much I am indebted personally, for they enable me, with a quiet mind, to see things done as they ought to be done, and to leave this His Excellency said: I observe that the Colony with the reflection that as regards numbers present on the 26th January in the schools and educational department I this year was, in the Upper School 80; in have done no harm to the boys. I would The publication of this issue commenced | THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, the Lower School 801 In the 7th and 8th only say to you all, persevere, be indus

A meeting of the shareholders in the above classes 76; in the Preparatory class 120-tricas, make use, in your future life, of the fel at 7.45 p.m.

Company was held this afternoon at the making a total of 884 actually present; and principles of honour, truth, and manliness, the number on the roll for the month which you have learnt in this school, and Hotel. There were present-Messrs O. He was 397. This shows a very good attend which will stand you in good stead. I Burrows (in the chair), E. R. Belilion, H. ance there is no great difference between wish you all prosperity and happiness. Smith, H. Cohen, A. E. Vancher, Beinars, the numbers on the roll and those actually (applause) I should be glad if Dr kittel or present. I have here before me a list of any other gentleman present would say a Landstein, Mardfeldt, Pereira, Goosmann, the boys who left the school during the word of encouragement to the boys. I and L. Hauschild (Secretary). The notice year 1876, and I think that if there was think it desirable they should do so, an Tan Chiness Recorder and Missionary convening the meeting having been read, any argument needed to show the very they have not often the opportunity afford great use this school has been to the ed on the present occasion of addressing Journal" completes its seventh volume the Chairman said the report had been in community generally, and to the Chinese the boys in bulk. by the issue of its Nov.-Dec. number just the hands of the shareholders, and he pre-looking over this list. I see that no less community especially, we have it in simply to hand, and the able editor deserves to sumed they all had read it. It would there than twenty-three have gone in one batch be congratulated upon the standing fore be unnecessary to read it now. It was which the magazine has now attained,

Owners will be Responsible for any THE 8. S. GAELIO, will be despatched THE CHINA MAIL.

Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour :--- .

VESTA, German barque, Capt, R, Dirks. --Melchors & Co.

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FLYING CLOUD, British barque, Captain H. Williams-Turner & Co.

Inexx, German schooner, Captain 0. Hansen.Carlowitz dr Do.

on THURSDAY, the 1st February, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United States and London, which will be closed as follows ¡----

2 P.M. Registry of Lottery ecades." 2.80 p.m. Post-Office closer. 2.80 P.M. Correspondence may be posted on board the Packet with Late Foe of 12 cents extra Postage

until

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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JAN. 26, 1877.

myself of the invitation of his Excellency Dr Eitel said: I am very glad to avall to say a few words to you, not of my own

HANTE COUNTY, British barque, Captain | Correspondence must be specially directed and upon the number and variety of it then taken as read. He then called atten- that their sons would never have been been given to two scholars of this institu

G. W. Cochran-Meyer & Co.

CEYLON, American bark, Capt. E. Kolly. STAR OF CHINA, British ship, Captain E. B. Blaker, -Douglas Laproïk & Co,

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

I believe to the Foochow Arezal. The part, but on behalf of the trustees of the parents of those boys must know very well Morrison Scholarship. To-day $120 have for this route, and if not fully prepaid contributions. It may be said that intion to the fact that, in addition to payment selected and accepted for employment in tion out of that fond, and I think it will be will be sent by British Packet.

no previous period has so much light of the usual dividend, $2000 had been paid that place but for the education received in well for me to explain once more to all of Letters, &c. can be posted for Canada, the been shed by the periodical press upon off within the six months under review, to this school. I am reminded that this is you what are the objects of the scholarship, West Indion, and other places named subjects Chinese as at the present time, reduce the Company's loan, which had been vast country containing a population of principal object is to commemorate the really the only institution in China-in this and how it came to bo established. Isa. bolow, if sufficient American Stamps and not a little of the credit of this state gradually reduced to its present satisfactory nome 400,000,000 of inhabitants where name of Dr Robert Morrison. Dr Morrison are added to prepay them from San of things is due to the "Recorder." An figure. The lease had yet one year and people at the Arsensi could have found was a native of the North of England, bui Francisco to destination. Aniorlean Stampa are sold at this Offos.

boys competent to undertake the duties of Scottish descent. He was educated in interesting article on some of the earlier developments of missionary enterprise, even months to run, and during that time, which have been assigned to these twenty several colleges in London and sent out to from the pen of one of the few re it was hoped $6000 more of the loan would three boys. This fact speaks volumes China as a Missionary of the Congrega maining workers who took part therein be paid off. As to the building, he had for the utility of the Central School, tional churches, by the London Missionary Looking down the Hat I see that some Society. On arriving in China he found (Dr 8. W. Williams), opens the number ascertained that it was in a good condition have gone away to discharge the duties of that the laws then in fores would not now before us and in the reminiscences and would not require any great outlay for its clerks in mercantile houses, banks, and so allow his remaining in Canton as a mis there given by the learned Doctor there

on some as engineers--clark to merchants, sionary, so he took service with the East is much that will both please and in-repairs. With these remarks he then pro- olerk to storekeepers, assistant in his India Company, and having soon mastered struct. The Japan of forty years ago posed the adoption of the report; which was father's shop," "clerk to his ancle," are the Chinese language, the written especial. presente a picture which by comparison seconded by Mr Reiners and carried nam con. among the entries. The education these ly, he was appointed their principal tran. brings the present condition of that.

boys have received here has fitted them for slator, and he served the East India Com. Mr-Landetein next proposed the re-eleo-these duties, and there can be no doubt that pany 25 years, in that capacity. He was Empire into very marked relief, as wit-tion of Meters Bellios and Burrows as education will form a great bond of union also some time Chinese decretary to Lord

General Post Office,

Hoogkong, January 16, 1877.

Jan. 26, Bertha, German barque, 442, O. The French H. T. Ringe, Hamburg Sept. 6, General. -WILLER & Co.

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- Jan. 30, Bua Czas, Siamese bargne, 388, O. Lange, Bangkok Jan, 7, Tumber.-MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET,—— OHINICH

Contract Packet AVA, Fri be despatched on THURS DAY, the 8th February, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, vid Marseilles; to Salgon, Blugapore, Batavia, Galle, bay, Aden, Suez, and Alexandria,

Jan. 28, Nehemiah Gibson, American barque, 741, D. Bradford, Newcastle (N.S.W.) Nov. 90, Coal,—ARNHOLD, Kan. ime & Uo.

DEPARTURES.

Jan. 26, Therese and Nelly, for Saigon.

26, Irene, for Touron.

26, Flying Cloud, for Bangkok.

26, Vanadis, for Manila.

26, Fabius, for Bangkok,

20, Pulias, for Taiwanfoo.

26, Ellen Rickmers, for Bangkok.

26, Chun Tung, Chi. g.-b., for Oantou.

26, Tanais, for Yokohamg.

26, Fuyer, for Shangħal,

26, 4mazone, for Shanghai.

26, Tay Watt, for Touzon.

CLEARED.

Fortune, for Bangkok.

Gustav Adolph, for Tientela. Garibaldi, for Touron.

PASSENGERS.

ÁRRIVED,

None.

DEFARTED.

Per Zanais, for Yokohama, Mesars Hyk- mann, and Whittall

Per Amazone, for Shanghai, Meners Strachep, and Figueiredo, Mr and Mrs Yeo, Mesars Byrne, Krauss, da Silveira, Guttleres, Miss Grinne, Mr Rawlinson, Rovde. Seguin, Faure, Martin, Barry, and Molard.

Per Ellen Rickmers, for Bangkok, 2 Chinees.

Fer Tay Watt, for Touron, 20 Chinese, For Fugew, for shanghai, 35 Chinese. Per Irene, for Touren, 20 Chineze. Per Flying Coud, for Saigon, 20 Chinese, Per Bubius, for Bangkok, 20 Chinese. TO DEPART.

For Garibaldi, for Touron, 80 Chinese.

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SHIPPING REPORTS.

Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Bomness the sketch of a reception at Naps directors. This, having been seconded by between the Chinese community and this Amherst and principal translator to Lord

The following will be the hours of closin

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Wednesday, February 7.-

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Thursday, February 8-

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Stamps, Registry of Letters, Posting of all correspondence,

10A.M., Registry of Lettere cessON,

of

and

(Loo-Choo) in July 1837

Mr Vaucher, was unanimously carried.

The re-election of Mestre H. Smith and Vaucher as auditors was proposed by Mr Barrows, and seconded by Mr Belilios. Carried unanimously.

This closed the business, and the Chairman said the dividend would be payable on or about the 10th of next month.

EXHIBITION DAY AT TAE

11 AM, Post Office closes except for Late Danta. Peaceable, noiseless, agilé, and GOVERNMENT CENTRAL SCHOOL. / with the school, I have done that which I ry and to, so to speak, continue his labours.

Letters: (11.10 M., Letters (but Letters only) addressed to the United Kingdom, to Saigon, or Singapore may be posted on payment of a Late Fee of 18 cents extra postage, until

11.30 .., when the Post Office

entirely.

Hongkong, January 25, 1877.

General Memoranda,

SUNDAY, January 28:-

Amoy and Foochow

TUESDAY, Janúary 30 |——

4 p.m.-François 1. leaves for Saigon on

or about this data.

WEDNESDAY, January 81;---

11 am-Sale of Sundries at Govt. Store, Goods por Amasone undelivered after Noon, subject to rent and landing

charges.

PRIZE LIST.

Special Prince,

We

school. Another entry here is "clerk at Napier. He died in Canton in 1884, hav the Civil Hospital," another clerk to ing gained for himself the admiration of The food aathorities tried to keep me on board ship all the time, and did prevent de

merchants of Shanghai," olerks in various all those who knew him for his sterling from going up to the capital Shudi, three

places. Very few of them left without a character, and also, I am say, the admira miles distant, or extending our walks

reason, and I observe with great satisfaction of the whole scientific world by his beyond sight of the sea. I well remember

tion that few have been dismissed, and I labours as a Chinese scholar, by the som the curious impression produced by the

am sure that where that extreme measure piling of the first and best Chinese diatio. crowd which encircled us on these walks.

has been adopted, it has not been without nary, and especially, also by his transla. sufficient reason. Probably this will be the tion of the whole Bible. In consequence Men, women, and ohildren ran before and followed us by the hundreds, yielding the

last opportunity I shall have of saying a of these merits of Dr Morrison, and as word to the boys, and I do not like to general acknowledgment of the fruits of way wherever we turned, yet none of them

leave the school without saying a last word his labours, the foreign communities of speaking above a whisper, or making a foot- fall which could he heard. It was like going

to them. If I have not myself taken a Canton and Hongkong subscribed a sum through the flitting thronga desoribed by

very practical or active part in connection of money in order to perpetuate his memo-

serious they were, yet most animated and

think is much better-I have encouraged The result was the Morrison Educational curious; for the opportunity of seeing such

The Annual Public Examination of the fand supported, and left it to these who are Society, which existed from 1866, to 1873. a rare sight as a dozen foreigners, with a Pupils attending the Government Central much more competent than myself to per- That Society, for a long time, maintained s foreign lady too, might never again occur.

form such work, and I believe that in doing school for teaching Chinese in English, and When we reentered the boat, they lined the School took place to-day, when the boys so I have done much more good than any afterwards started Chinese schools in coral beach, noiseless, motionless, and wonder. acquitted themselves very creditably. His intermeddling on my part in the details of various parts of China. In the year 1873 Crossing to the last, presenting to our view a bato Excellency the Governor Sir Arthur Ken. the school could have effected. The sup- the Society came to a close, and the money

lino of dusky abins, a middle stratum of blus

port which the school has received and in hand was funded for the purpose of fearags, and a crust of bare heads, each adornedady presided, as usual, at the ceremony continues to receive from the public gene-establishing a scholarship in connection with two copper hair-pins glancing in the of distributing the various prizes, which rally in this Colony, including all classes, with the Government Central School. The sun, all rivetted to the spot as long as our was held at noon. There were present,

ia the highest praise; and tho satisfaction remaining trustees of the Morrison Educa- boat could be sean.

of the parents, which is obvious from the tion Society knew full well that the Central besides His Excellency, the Hon. J. Gattendance of the children here, is an School here teaches no sectarian religion; And so strong was the aversion to Austin, His Honor Mr Justice Snowden, undoubted proof, in my mind, of the effi- nevertheless they wished the Scholarship intercourse that, although the vessel of Daylight, Fesso leaves for Swatow, this expedition (Morrison) had on board Capt. O'Callaghan, A.D.C., Rev. Mr Kidd, ciency of this school. The parents should to be established, deciding to act in accord be able to judge, and they ought to be the ance with the views expressed by His seven shipwrecked Japanese for restora- Rev. Dr. Eitol, Mr A. G. Romano, Father only judges, of the education required by Excellency, and making no stipulation tion to their homes, she was fired into Carvallio, Mesara J. W. Torrey, Hanion their children; they are satisfied, and that whatever os regarded religion or orpi, 2 p.m.-Sale of Household Furniture, from the shore of Yedo Bay and repuls and others.

I should think ought to be a source but simply providing that the Scholarship at the residence of Messrs Heard &ed in her benevolent errand. Mr Phil

of great gratification to the conductors should be given to the best scholar in the His Excellency addressed a few words to of the school. The large attendance of School, without any condition. In doing Co., Caine Road,

lips continues his articles on Zaitun Researches, and it must be admitted eath of the juvenils "prizemen," as he boys here, and the wombers who desire still this the trustees knew that they carried to some, is sufficient proof that the parents out the trust imposed on them, but also that the title of these papers is by no handed to bid the prize awarded.

and the community of Hongkong in general the principal aim of Dr Morrison's own means belied, the subject being dealt with append the

have complete confidence in those who life. Dr Morrison, as I said before, was in an exhaustive and careful manner,

conduct the school, without which confi.the representative of the Congregational In his elaborate commentary upon Marco

dence I believe no good can be done. churches in England. These churches. Fola's description of the cities in Fob

differences of opinion as to some matters sellency has just uttered as to the propriety of There are of course, and ever will be, would subscribe to avery word that his Ex. kien province, Mr Phillips brings to

connected with the conduct of the school. confining religion to the different churches bear the authorities of no less than three

The broad principle laid down, in which I and teaching in Government schools only versions of the great traveller's text.

always agreed with Mr Stewart, to whom secular subjects. I believe Dr Morrison this Colony is greatly indebted and the himself would have approved of this, From these and more especially from the evidence toughing on the sugar.

roasters that assiet him, is that there should because he know the only safe means of productions of the districts he de

| be no interference here whatever with per-propagating Christianity le to provagate fest freedom of conscientos in religious knowledge. You are taught here all those monstrates the identification of the

matters. Mr Stewart and myself and all dabjects which I, myself, as a missionary, principal cities in the province with

Christian people, I hope, are glad to hear would consider the preliminary course for those described by Marco Polo. " In L. Clata -1, Hung Kam Shing, Watch, and know that Christianity is taught, but any one to go through who is to be taught Ngon. -General Woskly Salo by Mosers these days, when so much atten. presented by Hon. J. G. Austin 18, Leung we do not think the school is quite the Christianity. You are not merely taught tion is being directed to the pro-Man Piu, Gold Fenoll Case, presented by right place; or the school master quite to read and write here, but the dissipline duction of sugar, the information which on J. G. Austin,

the right man, to incnleate it. The of the school, the moral principles incul Mr Phillips Jays before the public upon

II. Cia, Ho Tung, Watch, present Government helps herally and heartily cated here, and the elementary roliglont that subject will be highly appreciated ad by Mr Russell; 2, Wai Chil, Mathematical all denominations of Christians who principles which no teaching can be with

doctrines | out, are an excellent introduction to Chrisi choose to teach their OWZE- Uase, presented by Second Mastor.

parents of the ohlidren. We make no that what you receive hers, what you take ance Co., Limited, glosed from this date in the question as to whether Chang chon-foo and Zaitun are the modern and

1. Ola-1, Yeung Bin Telag, Watch, distinction and I am happy to think in away from here, is not the knowledge, is to 10th February, inclusive.

ancient Hames for one and the same presented by Mir-Kwok Tsung Mok leaving this Uplony I shall leave an educa- not the truth. All that you can get in this TUZODAY, February 8:—

part The Fahkien Chinese, it appeark Trang, Gold Pencil Case 8, V Carreem; | tional system here in progress which works school is merely the means to attain the

Ivory and Gold Panell Case.

better and more bystomatically than any knowledge, the means to attain the Tracefor Booke of The B. K, Fire Intur-before the time of the Mongols, did not

IV. Clan-1, Wong Ching Ki, Watch, with which I am adquainted elsewhere. I truth. Many of you may look upon ande Co., Limited, dissed from this know how to make fine sugar but when presented by Mr Kwok Taung 8, Li King do not know any denomination here who this school as simply a help to get on is data to 20th February, included

Yang-Chun-dhot (Unguen) came under Fan, Silver Pencil Case, presented by can complain of anything like want of fair life, as simply an assistance to obtain BATURDAY, February 10se

the Great hoz, "stme men of Baby Toird Master 8, U Cheok Ewan, Biyer play. We give alike to all, and the results an honourable or comfortable position in Glenroy leaves for London on or about this lonia who happened to be at the Court, Pandil Case, U. Ramjan, Webster's Dio of the recent examinations satisfy me so this ille, as place where you mk* learn compared with those at the commencement, secular truths; but I believe that fo this proceeded to this City and taught the tionary, presented by Mr Hyndman. people to refine the sugar with the ashes | V, Clam, Ohan Mi, Watch | 7, Lai that the system of payment by results is a school not only sedalar truths" may be of certain trees." From this same City Fat Lading, Silver Fouall One; 9, B. Go good one. I must confess I think that pro.cbtained, but that many needs to be bably the assistance already given to the down in merely moral teaching which may 8 p..American Mail leaves for Yok the sugar supplies for the Great Khan mes, Books, presented by Old Scholars,

schools sufficiently liberal; I would be riper into eternity (applause), Truths are hama and San Fransistio,

Were Bett to his Court" daantity VL Olsas -1, Pun Shing Lam, Watch persuaded to give more for results, but not only secular traits; there is not only worth a great atmount of money We X, Oban Ping Rang, Bliver Pencil Case nothing else. At this school we do not present life but a life to come. Hit Fatust, February 1ője

few days ago in recommend the perusal of this article Vit. Olas 1. Mox Fat Fong, Wabeb; interfere in any way with denominational Excellency said to me and only regres that want of spabe pre-2, Leung Bl, Dial, presented Fourth teaching i we only claim the right here to the oburse of a private conversation thub

indes copiotis extracts, especially of the Maste

dd what we belleve to be best for the great he might have wished that the Goveran explanatory footnote which are of un- Vili, Olet 1, Chad Shad, Gold Pous bulk of the somunity. The Chiese com- had not sent him to another place; but

munity especially ought to be greatly be allowed him to retire, so that he; in privat Tuesday, Februar 20♪~~

usual interest.. An amusing and la- all Case ; 2, Oban Pul, Gold Pentil Case, hotes to this Government as the instrument life; might have had some time to 184 his fp.Mesting of Shareholders of The structive paper from the pen of Rev. Dr. Olad1, Hang Mung Cho, Thet, of her gracious Majesty for disseminating house in order and think of the life to Hongkong Fire Insurance De Limalted, Edkins is entitled "Visit to the Chan mematot, presented by Me Kwok Trung education-such education as we can give, come. You boys also, we know you have at No. 7, Gen's Boade

[ S'wa simmonastery of the Sandal-wgod | 23, Loung Chin Un, Malta.

¡ama 9 the boys will remain le seesivo, se much need to think of the life to some

The German barque Bertha Reports i Passed the Lizards on the 19th Sept." Hz- perienced a heavy gale in the Indian Ocean

on the 8th, 9th and 10th December; re-

THURSDAY, February 1

Noon. English Mail leaves for Ports

of Call and Europe. 3 p.m.-Uceldental & Odertal §. 8. 00,'s Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San Francisco. p.m.-Meating of Zetland Lodge,

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mainder of passage had moderately fine FRIDAY, February 2→→ weather.

The American barque. Nehemiah Gibson reports: Very heavy Boutherly galos with

Lane, Crowford & Co.

bigh sea first few days Calm and light | Sarunda?, February 8:--

Westerly winds from Ú §; to 8 N., and fine N.E. trader since leaving the Carolines. Sighted no vessels during the passage,

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·For Barque COLOMBO, at 8 p.m. Tas

morrow, the 27th inst.

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proriogaly notified.

1, Best Boholat, Chan Kat Ming, Morri son Scholarship, presented by Morrison Trustoon,

2, Translation, Lo Ming Kan, Wateb, presented by Hon. U. O. Smith.

presented by Hon. W. Koswick.•

8, Chemistry, Frank Hazeland, Watch,

Ordinary Prizes,

2 p.m.-Sale of Bousehold Furniture, at

No. 34, Hollywood Road, Transfer Books of The Ching Fire Instr.by many who take but scanty interest instruments ;. 8, A Collago, Silver Febelunder the sanction and approval of the findity. At the same time I must warn you

dato:

THUESDAY, February 18;-

2 pit-Meeting of Shareholders of The China Fire Insurance Co., Limited, at No. 30, Queen's Road.

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No. 4236.-JANUARY 26, 1877.]

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as his Excellency, I would say that what you are taught here is not only to be made use of by you for the purposes of should also find in it the means to enable you to die happily and not without hope, I believe that this school, although it is not a religious school, will help you to live honestly and comfort ably, and to know something of the life hereafter, and if any one of you in course of time learn something about Christianity he will find himself with what I have said je truth. (Applause).

The Rev, . H. Kidd said: During the six years of my life in this Colony on not more than one occasion having I missed the opportunity of coming to this annual prize gathering. I hope to go home soon for a time, and I should not like to go away without saying how heartily I sym- pathise with the work in this school. Dr. Eitel has spoken to you from his point of view, and I of course do not forget that I stand up here now as Colonial Chaplain, the head of the ecclesiastical department in "this Colony, and I wish to bear my testimony to the value of what is taught here. I believe in the principles which His Excellency the Governor and Dr. Eitel have enunciated. I think that a Government School, and this is essentially a Government School, more so than any school in the country from which I came, for this is wholly and entirely supported by Government-tuder these circumstanceй, and remembering from whom the Govern ment funds are derived-I think there could be no other system adopted here than that already in vogue, namely, the giving of a simple, secular, odavation. In England as

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APIOK-POCKET,

Seated

THE CHINA MAIL.

there was a defolency between the tally into the realm of the unknown. Ready, and the quantity that should have been aim, fire. The six fire as one man, and the actually in the boat, and a report was made condemned falls backward into his coffin, to the Police. Inspector Grimes sent killed instantly, only his limbs visible from Chinese Corporal of Police on board under his knees down. The agony is over, and the disguise of a servant, in order to detect the man who defied military law, in order the robbery. P.O. Hoong Aming olzerved to see the faces of those he loved best on this morning the defendants' sampan along-earth, has gone into the presence of his side the cargo boat, and saw the 1st de Supreme Commander to answer for the fondant take two baga of rice and put them deeds done in the body. The troops re-form into the sampan where the 2nd defendant in solid column, and to the notes of a was. The Policeman then informed the sprightly instrumental piece retrace their gud mate, Mr Tulloch, of this, who went stood in my little study, I look at a pio- with him and found the rice, as also some 18 small bundles of coir twine. The lat ture over the mantel, of a smooth-faced defendant, the mother, was sent to three soldier boy nineteen years old, in full uni- months hard labour; the 2nd, the daughter, form and my mind almost unconsciously reverts to the scenes of nine years ago; the was sent to 14 days' hard labour.

tailsome marches by night and day, the midnight alarm, the picturesque camp on the Appomattox, and the little tout not far from the James River, in which the picturo was taken, while an vocasional gun at "the front," told a strange story. Again the street of L Company is filled with the familiar faces; Bliss and Downing, Tai- cott and Wheeler and the rest of the boys are there; again the cheery voice of Squire Reeder is heard." Company I fall in for mail," which onuses a simultaneous throw- in open of cabin doors and the prompt rallying about the old Squire for precious home missives. All is before me, and as I bring out recollection after recollection from the dusty alcoves of memory, I wonder where my former comrades have fled to. Some have sought homes beyond the Rocky Mountains; a few still linger among the places of their nativity, and the friends of earlier years; three or four have been must Lord and Master.

Wong Asam, a shop-coolle, was charged with attempting to pick the pocket of a Chinsman and was sent to four months' bard labour, and to be exposed in the stocks for three times, one hour each time.

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BUROLARY.

Leung Alot, a boatranu, was charged with being concerned in the burglary on the house of one Tiu Ahol, No. 104, Queen's Road West. The case was remanded till the 27th

LAHUENT.

Li Ashing, a cook unemployed, was charged by F. C. Pang Alot with stealing a banglo from a European childthe Amal named Yeung A-rg stated that she was in the employ of Mr Humby, of the

well as in Hongkong I was and I am now Empire Tavern, and she took the child to red, we trust, into the Grand Army of our

A cook shop to make a purchase and a man of opinion that is the way in which to be snatched the bangle from the child's wrist. gia the work which has been begun in the returned and reported the matter to the school. We as parents-can give a

hier employer, who communicated with the religious education to our own children in Police. Sergeant Pang Alol was sent to our own homes; we can give this instrucmake enquiries. He heard something and tion in our Sunday Schools, which are

then went to a smoking divan in Taiping. opened here as well as in every place in then, where he saw the defendant and England, and then if we are not eatisfied taxed him with the robbery. He admitted with that, there are denominational schools at last that he did so, and gave up the belonging to various sects in the colony,bangle. The case was adjourned, till the I am quite sure, boys, that you are receiv 27th inst. ing here such an aduestion ne will fit and prepare you for the duties of life. We, now, follow after truth, seek after it; do not be satisfied with. what you know now. The truth is that for which you must look,

CONDEMNED TO DEATH.

BY DARWIN 0. PAVET.

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of this sheet bristles with timely warnings, to a pernicious" understanding." Thoso, Nares gravely telegraphs "Pole Impraé. such as "Look out for our new story," and then, who have the control of young women ticabla" !!! Oh," Investigators !" Oh, each issue, singularly enough, also breathes ought to see that their charges are not "Resolutes!" how did you deal with the a confession that the circulation is rapidly needlessly victimised. It is not necessary "Old Pack" before it was called Palmocrystie increasing, demonstrating the reckless to put girls under look and key in order to character of its subscribers. The Thunder protect them; and it would be absurd for a concludes. Never before in the history of man who is introduced to his daughter. appeared so far below the horizon; never bolt is semi-monthly, and is controlled by father to ask the intentions of overy England has the sun of her influence dis- Young people must be allowed a little before has that bright particular star the Blicke & Wolf.

latitude, which they will mostly use Navy, fallen so low, so low as oven to properly. But, on the other hand, it is to become the joke of the period; and, never the last degree foolish for parents even to before has its prestige received so rude a tolerate "understandings" such as they shock as just administered to it by the now often do their best to encourage, untimely and, we may venture to think, After a gallant has had amplo opportunities entirely unculled-for return of the Polar of studying the character of a maiden, and Expedition of 1875-6. plenty of time to make up his mind, he should either do the latter in a decisive and satisfactory manner or receive his We are aware that jilters often dismissal excuse their shabby conduct by alleging that what has been regarded as love has been nothing more than warm friendship on their part. It is well, however, to look with, distrust upon friendship between young men and young women; at any rate, when the friendship is of an engrossing character. As a matter of fact, the estim ation in which the sexes hold each other is such that if a young man's feelings towards a girl are not those of indifference or dislike they ure probably those of love. Certain it in that if a number of CAMPHOR, ..... those gentlemen who devote themselves to SALTPETRE, girls for long periods, but never actually become committed by speech, though QUICKSILVER, perhaps they do by their acts, and though they imply a tremendous deal, were treated solves be assisted to real happiness, while in a summary fashion, they might them- numbers of young and innocent maidens would undoubtedly be saved a great deal of downright misery and mortification.

The Weekly Bombshell, which occupies about the area of a trade-dollar, has been published for two months. An original story, entitled "The Baccaneer's Bride, or Blood and Bruises," is being dispensed in sections an inch long, and will probably be The Torpedo is the explosive title of the concluded in a contary, latest journal, and is lasted from Glen Park avenue by Culverwell & Bearby. It extends its sheltering arms over three schools-the Eddy Street, Hayes Valley and Lincoln, The first issue contained an account of the nimary dissolution of its special reporter in a mysterious manner, and the anguish of the proprietor in recovering but some brass tacks, a piece of whalebone and a couple of heels where his unfortunate employé had exploded. The exact purpose of the item does not clearly appear, but it is probably intended to imbue applicants for situations on the paper with an appreciation of the danger attaching to situation on such an explosive organ. The Torpedo is about the size of a playing card, and does not evince any great degres of care in its typographical arrangement. Its circu- lation has already reached the enormous figure 111, and the proprietors have hopes of a rapid increase within a short time. It is an amusing fact that all of the miniature newspapers advertise job, and card printing as a specialty.

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Lovers often run from their word. Less JUVENILE JOURNALISM, (San Francisco Chronicle.)

frequently they are punished. Com. MR. SPURGEON ON PERFECTIONISTS, He who boasts of being perfect is perfeet The spirit of infant journalism has reparatively few of those who lacerate the family exhibited itself in this city in 2001. Lemale heart are called upon to endure the in folly. I have been a good deal up, and tagious type, and it is possible that within horrors incidental to a trial for breach of down the world, and I never did see either brief period each school will have its in- promise Those who are so pilloried are, a perfect heras or a perfect man, and I terests cared for by a representative organ. for the most part, individuals who under never shall until two Sundays come together. The disease was noticeable in this city, some the influence of love's ferar lose their self. You cannot get white flour out of a coal time ago, but was suppressed in connection control and rush into extravagances which sack, nor perfection out of human nature; with a spirited controversy between two rabid their more prudent brethren avoid. A he who looks for it had better look for sugar journalists who extended their differences smaller proportion are men who have, at in the sea. The old saying is, Lifeless, Hongkong Bank, 28

H.R Fire Ins. Co., $575 beyond the editorial sanctum, and were the eleventh hoor, seen that they were faultless. Of dead men we should say His crime was desertion; bis punishment collared by a stalwart policeman one evening about to make a mistake fraught with nothing but good, but as for the living, they China Fize Ins. Co., $165":

are all tarred, more or less, with the black China Tradera' Ins. Co., $1800 while engaged in pummeling each other. dreadful consequences to themselves and and if you do that you will find it, spiritual-death.

On the morning of March 10, 1865, it was The immediate cause of the quarrel was a others, and have sccordingly drawn back, brush, and half an eye can see it. Every Union Ins. Sodety of Canton, $629 as well as temporal The Central School in Hongkong will be and I believe it has been apparent to the government forces stationed charge of plagiarism, made against one who The vast majority of faithless swaine are rose has its prickles, and every day its night. Uhinese Intranet door a blessing to the place. I am quite sure at and near City Point, Va., that an event styled himself the champion juvenile story called upon to endure no more unpleasant Even the sun shows spots, and the skies are North Chins Ins, 00. Tia. 875 that Hie Excellency will look back with of more than ordinary significance was writer of the Pacific Coast" The tale in- consequences than the pricking of their darkened with clouds. Nobody is so wise pleasure and comfort on his administration about to transpiro. Officers and orderlies volved the merciless slaughter of fourteen consciences which they probably find a but he has folly enough to stock a stall Yangizze Ims, Assoolation, Tim. 640 in Hongkong so far as this School is con-harried to and fro through the narrow men, the destruction of an entire village and very light matter-and the contempt of the at Vanity Fair. cerned, and when I go home I shall be able streets and by-ways of the place made various kindred enlamities, and was entitled, friends of the wronged ones. Many of the fool's-cap I have, nevertheless, heard.. O. M. 8.-bost Co., $15 die.

Hongkong Hotel Co., $62h dia, to give a good account of educational mat famous as Grant's base of supplies, while Fighting for Freedom, or the Fortunes of their courtships are essentially non-com- the bells jingle. As there is ao sunshine shanghai Bhai N. Co., Tir. 98 ex dir.

a Federal Fugitive." The charge was mittel in character. They rather allow it without some shadow, so is all human good Chinese Imperial Loan, 499 ters here. 1 say that in regard to these an occasional gun to the left told all too promptly refuted in the succeeding issue of to be assumed that they intend to marry mixed up with more or less evil; even poor

Temperature, matters we many thank God and take courage plainly the dreadful story of civil conflict.

The members of the 114th Pennsylvania The School Roont, with the supplementary their sweethearts than state so much in law guardians have their little failings, and (applause);

Mr Stewart said they were very much staticned near head-quarters, were sitting information that the accuser was a liar and a plain black and white. The supposition in parish beadles are not wholly of heavenly indebted to His Excellency for his kindness in their tents brightening their arms and jail-bird. The judgment of the Police Magis a general way is that they are holding back nature. The best wine has its lees. All (F'akan at Mesiri Falconer & Úc.'s Frenine, in presenting the prizes on that occasion, accoutrements, or gathered in little knots rate was general and overwhelming, and the only until they feel that they will be men's faults are not written on their fore and for the encouragement he had given to in each company street were earnestly dis-fines drained the youthful exchequera. Lat- justified in speaking out. People are wont heads, and it is quite as well they are not, are not positively engaged they understand as eggs are eggs, faults of some sort nestle the boys. They were also very grateful cussing the impending shooting. Provost terly, by the introduction of miniature hand to say of them and their loves that if they or hats would need wide brims; yet as sure to him for the interest and aid he had Marshal General Patrick, the Caloraft of presses from the East, the issus of a news. extended to the school throughout his the army of the Fotomae, was here and paper, albeit of slender dimensions, has oach other, and that that amounts to pretty in every man's bosont. There's no telling administration of the Colony. It did them there, like a bird on the wing, issuing come within the reach of any boy who has much the same thing. Upon the faith of when a man's sins inay show themselves, for a dozen juvenile organs in circulation in this standing might often be used with more not looking for them. A horse that is weak all, both masters and boys, a great deal of orders and dispatching orderlies with an indulgent father. There are now about the "understanding"-the word misunder hares pop out of a ditch just when you are good, coming among them on occasions promptness that boded no good to the poor like this, especially after the hard work fellow whose life was to pay the forfeit of oity, each journal assuming the control and purpose-men are privileged over and over in the legs may not stumble for a mail or At being confined almost exclusively in its lovers without exposing themselves to the hold him up well. The tabby cat is not they had gone through. His Excellency's an injudicious movement toward home and guidance of some particular school, and each again to assume the rights of accepted two, but it's in him, and the rider had better Dame and kindness would not be forgotten. friends, technically called desertion.

door open, and we will soo if she is hot as His Excellency then announced to the last, after hours of active preparation by oirculation to the inmates of its school-house inconveniences which a really bond fidelapping railk just now, but leave the dairy the kitten. There's fire in boys that their holidaye would commence the troops and unceasing meditation by the Among the first of these visitations was the lover is called upon to endure. We doubt on that day, and continue until the 1st poor fellow in the guard house whose young Peanut, a sheet six inches long and four in whether any one is so much deceived as the bad a thief March. He urged them not to entirely life was about to be offered up, the column width, which was hatohed by Alec, son of girl herself often is when it turns out that the fint, cool as it looks; wait till the stock neglect their studies during the period, but formed and filed away to the place of Assessor Budlam. The young man nursed her lover has no intention of making it of gets a knock at it, and you will see. Every- to devote a short time each day to them, so exeention-distant from City Point about the enterprise with varying enccess for a few more definite character. Possibly, upon body can read that riddle, but it is zot weeks and then graciously permitted Fred, the strength of it, she is frequently induced everybody that will remember to keep his that what they had learnt might not be for two miles, and directly in front of the car! Lees, son of the Police Captain, to assume to confide to her best friends her secret gunpowder out of the way of the candle. gotten. He also reminded them that there of the 15th Regiment, N. T. Volunteer En- was no real happiness in absolute idleness, gineers, It seems as if nature had chosen part-proprietorship at a ruinously low price. hopes, her feare, and her great joy, and to. and that they could forget as much in one aright in setting apart this place for mili. The youthful proprietors are under the speak to them of what she intends to do. Hetary executions, From the spot where the immediate direction of the facetious Assessor, when she becomes a matron. Nor is she month as they had learned in eis. hoped they would enjoy their holidays, and grave had been dug directly in front of who diotates the editorials on political affairs without justification if she does so. It is return to their studies in health, with happy an old gallows frame which had been used and thus indirectly wields an immense in but reasonable to suppose, when a men

a few weeks previously for the hanging of fluenos among its patrons. The paper is philanders about for months and your companion, who like himself, was laden with

girl, when he monopolises her minds and happy hearts,

air of a stock of sand bags," to be used as Sept. 8, McNear, from Cardiff to Hong- a spy-the ground ruse gradually in nearly devoted to the Washington Grammar School, after &

kong. every direction, forming as it were a vast whose public subscribe generally and liber society and favours with an natural amphitheatre. The day was oom-ally for its support. A department of the proprietorship, and when he allows his draught excluders for doors and windows--

"Lord sand wo kong. paratively cloudless, and although there was journal is devoted to arithmetic, and the name to be coupled with here times out of "what we want is a regler cutting east wind Sept. 14, Tyburnia, from London to Hong- little in the appearance of nature to indicate beneficial results of its reading cannot be number without showing in any way that to last about a month."

The youthful editor he objects to wear the cap which is being may get it, Dick," replied his friend, piously, Sept. 16, Sarah Nicholson, from London to

it would be worth a Jew's eye to us." It the approach of apring, the weather was too greatly estimated. such as is common to May in our latitude. does not indulge in abstruse conjecturings, thrown to him, that he has serious in- But the column has reached the place of but plies his readers with such mild and tentions. Perhaps, at times, he has. It was difficult, especially in the case of a per

would, at any rate, be harsh to allege that son of rheumatic tendencies, to forgive the Sept. 16, Western Belle, from Cardiff to

Hongkong. execution and the slight elevation is already healthful conundrums as the following

"If a wooden-legged horse ran a rhoe with he starts with the intention of wrecking fiendish aspiration, and yet possibly the men Browns & Another v. Alabor & Another, crowned with soldiers, ordered out to

witness the death of a comrade. The con-a lamp-post, how many onion skins will it her life. But his weakness or his selfishness were justified in uttoring if. An east wind Sept. 17, Palestine, from London to Hong- $12 307.92

is such that, after he has emerged from might mean 'death to me, but it was more "If it takes an India rubber elephant six the state of infatuation into which her than sport to them-it was meat and drink, The following are the opoolal Jurors:demned, charged with deserting from the take to cover the shadow of a-matoh?" Messrs A. Newton, H. Hoppius, B, Cope, 8th Delaware, a prepossessing man of middle

Still be Why, therefore, should they not worship the H. L. Dalrymple, C. Kabo, T. G. William-age, alights from the ambulance. He weeks to hatch half a dozen four-eyed ducks charms have thrown him, he has not the and a warm fireside in all probability,

exhibits no fear, no emotion, but looks and out of seven gast-iron water-melons, how heart to make any sacrifice. Bon'and F. D. Sassoon.

to all of us to make hay while the sun acts as if he were resolved to die bravely, many pints of silver-plated cobble-stores dalies on as before, long after he has wind in the east, as I prayed. for its location A column, in imitation of an older con- the girl who is believing in him more shines. To some ears the howling of the He engages in earnest conversation with the will it take to feed the same for six months" made up his mind that he will never marry in the south or the west! It is not given chaplains man considerably shorter and

Dispassionate en-lockers in.

more musical than the spring notes of birds. "That Jackson wanted to save his lunch for variably find out that he intends to make a (Mr Phillippo), and Mr Kingsmill, instruct into three sides of a hollow square, and his laden with local quibbles of this character: body else.

Hongkong. ed by Mr Breraton, appeared for the de- every movement la earnestly commented the next day. That Pike wears a paper fool of her erea suspicion of the melancholy in the boughs. Decidedly it is so with the Oot. 8. Glamorganshiro, from London to

upon by the host of sympathizing comrades fendants.

That course, the shock which she receives sooner begging. When trees and hedgerows are The Attorney General continued bis ad surrounding him. At length all prelimin shirt to school. That Harry Moles bought truth dawas upon her innocent mind. Of tatterdamalion tribe whose proper trade is dress to the Jury, and commented on the aries are arranged, the two lines of soldiers his hat on the installment plan.

Hongkong. account. It must be remembered that she action. The summer is no time for him. Oct. 14, Sir Harry Parkes, from London te particulars of demand of the counter chain.are in "open order" facing inward, and the Albert Williams sits on the fence to see her or later is all the more terrible on that blown bare the beggar rouses blithely to Oct. 12, Omba, from London to Shanghat. fle submitted that the amount the d. fend-mournful procession is started. First comes go by. #t

The Peanut was constrained to issue learns that she has not only lost the love He is an object of compassion, or be is anto fixed as the loss they sustained, was a the officer in charge of the execution, followed reasonable one. After further argument, by the band of the 144th Fennsylvania in supplement on the day after the election to which she has prized so highly, but that nothing at all. It is quite impossible to Nov. 12, Lima, from London to Hongkong. the case was final y adjourned till Monday zouare uniform, two men bouring upon a relieve the harrowing suspense of its readers, she feels that she stands in a humiliating show off his professional accomplishments Nov. 13, Rurik, from Cardiff to Hongkong. stretoher the simple oblong box in which instead of delaying the intelligence until the and false position. She knows that bitter with the thermometer marking 80 in the next, when his Lordship will sum up,

the condemned is to lia, a file of six next regular issue of the paper. The young things will be said at her expense-that shade. He will knook under to us now as a Nov. 10, Hydra, from Cardiff to Hongkong.

China and Japan, via London. soldiers, the 'conderaned and his spiritual men have monopolized a small area of the instead of being pitied she will be condemn counterfeiter of shivering and of teeth Nov. 16, Benarty (str.), from Glasgow to adviser and a second file of six soldiers, Assessor's wood-abed as a printing established. People are often unmareful and chattering with cold but if he attempts

SUPREME COURT. IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before His Lordship Chlef Justice Sir JOHN SMALE.)

28th January, 1877.

Mr. Russell, instructed by Messrs Sharp, Toller and Johnson, appeared for the plaintiffs.

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THE BEGGING SEASON, "What we want, Bill," I once overheard a mouster in human form romark to his

Shipping Intelligence.

HOME SHIPPING.

The following is taken from the latest London Papers 2—

DEPARTURES,

June 9, Aurora, from Riobmond, U. S. to

flongkong.

Hongkong.

kong,

to Hongkong. Sept. 18, A. T. Stalknecht, from Cardif

Shanghet, Oct. 3, Balle of Oregon, from Cardiff to Sept. 23, Agnes Muir, from London

Hongkong.

The Hon. the Acting Attorney General slighter than he, while the regiment forms temporary, is headed Whoppers," and is heartily, perhaps, than the does in any blast that tells of the death of autumn is Oct. 5, Wegs, from Hamburg to Chefon,

Police Intelligence.

(Before the Hon. O, May.) 26th January, 1877,

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| Slowly the sad cortege moves along the ment and press room, and the youthful | unjust, but, perhaps, they are never so such an exhibition in the dog days he would Nov, 17, Eliza Shaw, from London 10 sweet yet mournful music of the Death editor economizes time and paper by setting merciful and unjust as towards a pog girl excite envy merely He is knowing in the March is wafted on the slight breeze of the up" his heary articles directly from the who has been fitted, and she sees this. Of use of pigments which will give a frost-bitton morning to the ears of the soldier boys whe tablets of his memory, and disregards the course, she does not hear all the slanderous appearance to his nose and to his naked tog, Nov. 21, Amerion, from Cardiff to Hongs stand like statues in relief seemingly against antiquated custom of editors in general of tales which are circulated concerning her, and he is skilful in the arrangement of his kong.

Hongkong. the sky itself. The noble bearing of the transferring their ideas to paper before being but she is acquainted with many. She has rage, so that the lightent breeze will set Nov. 23, Western Chief, from London to

made herself too cheap, she has disgusted them futtering, but to exercise these arts The four men charged with having com-well-formed deserter ellsits remarks of set up intes, somewhat smaller in eise her whilom lever by her faults, her daillanes and subtleties during the hot weather would

The Busy Bes;

kong. mitted a burglary in a house at High Street, admiration as he inclines his head in order

It is more character. Buch are the critical remarks impudence, and he would get no relief at all.

Nov. 28, Hannah Law, from Cardif to Wheeler and Eugene Lent. Sai-ying-poon, were again arraigned before that he may the better hear the last words than its contemporary, is edited by Arthur with him has been of a forward and absurd only lead to his being rebuked for his cool Nov. 28, Madura, from Cardiff to Honge

Hongkong, the bar. The lat defendant admitted that of the man of God,

The funeral cavalcade is passing down dignified in tone, eschewing the vein of face which her humiliation gives rise to, and

Tar Navy for November 4 is very bitter Nov. 28, New Era, from Cardiff to Honge be and a man named Afook committed the

The larger portion of the indirectly. In many a case her position is.

kong. robbery and divided the booty. Afook had the third side of the square, and the con- tiousness which characterizes the articles of some of them reach her ears directly or varried Away a good portion of the pro-demtied keeps unfaltering step to his own the Featut. perty. Of his own portion he had death music. How quickly our hearts are paper, since its inauguration, has been rendered more agonising by the fast that with respect to the Polar failure. It begins Bold come to the 2nd defendant. The 2nd beating now, ne the prescribed merch is claimed by a scris story bristling with she cannot invite sympathy inasmuch as thus 1-The Arctis Expedition has returned defendant said the 1st defendant did sell ended, and the proosssion halts The box startling occurrences, and calculated to in- she dare not openly confess that she has-The Expedition which bat little over a

to China and Japan. to him a jacket and a pair of trogasts which will serve as a coffin, is taken from pire the readers with a succession of fears been wronged; she feels that, in order to year ago left our shores has returned The but he told him they were his, and he the stretcher, and laid on the ground by ful nightmares. The hero of the narrative avoid disgrace, she must keep her misery Expedition which more than any of its Deo. 7, Galloy of Lorne (str.), from Londen did not know that the things were stolen. the side of the grave, and the soldier des is one "Slaughtering Jim" who emerges looked up in her breast and turn a smiling many predecessors was abundantly equipped, The 3rd and 4th defendants simply denied serter brave in the face of certain death from the most perplexing situations of diffl-face to the callons world which looks on without stint and regardless of soat, with Dec. 7, Stentor (str.), from Liverpool te All knowledge of the matter it was true is asked if he hat anything to say Step oulties with which the author may be please stoleally, and grins at har dissomiture, everything that experience and science they were in the house when the 1st defen- ping forward, without the least semblance ed to saddle him. The title page of the No part can be harder to set than hers, so could supply, has returned-The Expedi. dant brought the things there, but they of oraggadocis, he makes a few remarke Busy Bee is garnished with a representation one ought not to be astonished because she tion, the safety of which, humanly spente plete manner, and winds up by becoming a precaution, even to the sending out a depót did not know they were stolen, nor did they which are plainly heard by the hundreds of a hive, and the verse commencing, "How sometimes breaks down in the most coming, was insured by every conceivable The Thunderbolt is of recent development, physical wreck, a torment to herself, and a ship in 1877 after one winter in the Polar

Beglons has returned. The Arctic Expedi bare augthing to do with it. The lat de-of coldiers about him, and bi doncluding doth the little busy bee" étai fendant was sent to six months' hard labour, warde: "I die in defence of my country,

It is bad enough for a man to be jilted, tion has returned with result infinitesimally and to be three times exrosed in the stocks ring out upon the air with an intonation but has already made a decided mark in the nuisance to her friends. for one hour each time: The 2nd defendant never to be forgotten by those who heard field of juvenile journalism, by its bold and Was Bent to two months' hard labour for them. Meantime the dover has been res utterances fearless. Indeed, in the practical but it is worse, far worse, for a woman small, to put the matter in the mildest Feceiving The 3rd and 4th were ordered moved from the box, and he seats hittelf phraseology of a rival editor some of the utter People, probably, think just as well of a form Regnite, so far as discovery is on- to fod security in $10 to be of good tips the end. The officer adrantes to apandes are entirely too fearless, and calculated man who has been to trehted ja woman, eerned less, far less,

ply the ustal bandage to his eyes, but the tocos & patch over the writer's ere." The however, is discredited, and many marry: accomplished by any one single officer of brate fellow true to his determination to most recent issue of the Thunder boll contained. Ing men will Hesitate before approaching the Expedition under Captain Maclure. die as becometh soldier, firtily reftises to a representation of a man behind the bars," her. Besides, she has suffered in another Nevertheless, upon this very sufficient data Chun Ays and Chan Amni, boat. Permit it Bix soldiers are then drawn up labeled "The place where Billy Guard will way. She has been made to lose much valu. and meeting with "Old Pack,described women, were charged with stealing two a few paces in front of hit-arms at be seen if he does not stop publishing libsis able time, the biboni Hat best taken off her as something new and worthy to be put into bags of rice from the cargo of the . 9, shoulder. It is a moment of the most ins on the Thunderbolt" The young man whose character, and het sapasity to love Has Gresk garments as follows, It has tou Refanattianhar. The steamer was die tenes dyed to weary Inckerson, immeasura destination is thus picturinguely delegated bead gradily injured, not destroyed, been termed the Sts by Ancient Jea" the pharging rge into a sarge boat, but somehow shly so to the men shortly to be sobered | is the publishes of a firel pipes," Buch larut | daring the period that she has been a party Felgrostis or Dolgeruis ces."-Captain

behaviour for one month.

LAROENT,

than those

Slanghal.

LOADING FOR CHINA AND JATAN FURDE

At London.--Steamers via Buon Canal Benerty. Osiensmuir.

Cyphrenes.

Carricks, Chicaman Elope

Antwerp.

Gadebill. Macgregor

Sailing Feastle.

Windhovar. Albert Victor. OB, Bishop.

At Liverpool.

Patroclus (str.) Ulyszek (str.)

At Glasgow.

Loudoun Castle (str.).

́ ́Insurances.

„THE. CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

STEEL

·COMPANY, LIMITED,

Ja squadra onÍ KL VA

HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG,

'GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of

China and Japan, and at "Singapore,

Balgon and Penang.

Blaka sesepted, and Folletes of Insurance

Mails

STEAM FOR

granted at the rates of Premium ourront at Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle,

Lãe above mentioned Ports,

NO UHANGE FOR POLIŲ“ VAKS.

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary,

Hongkong, November 1, 1871.

LANCASHIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

(FIRE AND LIFE.)

Capital~--~Two MILLIONS STABLIMO,

THE Undersigned are prepared to grant Prodersigned to us of FIRE on Bulidings or on Goods stored therein, on Goals 'in' Mataheda, ́on Goods on board Vessola and on Hulls of Vessels in Har bour, at the usual Terms and Conditions,

Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- neived, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.

If required, protection will be granted on first olmes Lives up to £1000 on a Single Idie.

For Rates of Promfuma, forms of pro- posals or any other information, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Uo, Agents Hongkong Centen Hongkong, January é, 1867,

T

ROYAL INSURANOW COMPANY.

HK Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant In- SUZALCON At current raton.

MELCHERS & 001,” Agmit, Royal Insurance Company.

QHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY. (LIMITED,)

CATE

NOTICE.

DNA

DOLICIES granted at ourrent raten on

in sosordance with the Company's Articles of Association, Two Thirds of the Profit are distributed annually to Contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the nett amount of Premia contributed by each, the remaining third being carried to Boserra Fund.

-

OLYPHANT & CO.,

General Agents,

Hongkong,, Apelí 17, 1875,

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

FREE Undersigned are prepared to grant

Polletes against Fire to the extent of $45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored. therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Pramis

NORTON & Co Agents.

Hongkong, January 1, 1874,

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE

|

INSURANCE COMPANY,

Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament.

THE

ESTABLISHED 1809,

CAPITAL £2,000,000,

ПHE Underaigned, AGENTS at Hongkong for the above Company, are prepared to grant Pollalea against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, or on Merchandise in the same, at the usual Rates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent,

GILMAN & Co.,

Agente.

Hongkong, July 6, 1975.

THE LONDON ASSURANCE,

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER

of

A. D. 1720.

ote

Aden, Sues, Malta, Brindial,"

Ancona, Venice, Mediter ranean Forts, Southampton and London; ALHOT

Bombay, Madras and Caloutta.

BE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL BEKIM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-hip KHIYA, Captain LEE, will leave this on THURSDAY, the 1st February, at Noon.

For further Particulars, apply to

A MolVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, January 22, 1877.

fel

Occidental & Oriental Steam-

Ship Company.

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED

STATES AND FUROPE,

IN COHOTION WITH TX)

CENTRAL

and

UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES

ATLANTIO STEAMERS,

AND

TE

HE 8. 8. "GABLIO,” will be des patched for San Francisco, via Yoko nama, on THURSDAY, the 1st February, at 3 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers tor Japan, the United States and Europe.

Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai,

Freight will be resolved on Board until 4 p.m. of 91st Instant. Parcel Packages will be reculvod at the Office until 6 p.m. same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same a required,

. Return Passage Tickets available for 6 months are issued at a reduction of 20 per cent, on regular rates,

For farther information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 16, Praya Central.

G. 8. EMORY, dgonk .... Hongkong, January 2, 1877.

fel

U. 8. MAIL LINE

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIL OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,

THE S. Mall Steamer CITY OF

PEPING, will be despatched for Ban Francisco, via Yokohama, on THURSDAY, the 15th February, 1877, at SF.M., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Through Passenger Tickets and Billa of Lading are Issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Forte, to Ban Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and Bouth America, and to New York and Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS.

A Steamer of the Mitwa Bisht 8. S, Com- pany will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Bea Ports, about same date, and make close connection at Yokohama.

At New York, Passengers have selection of various lines of Steamers to England, Franco and Germany.

ول

Freight will be recolved on board until 4 p.m. 14th Proximo. Parcel. Packagos will be recalved at the office until 5 p.m. same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same la required.

fa15

THE CHINA MAIL.

For Sale.

FOR SALE

UTLER, PALMER & Co's

Celebrated

Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to 10 Modstand

shent pas kodud, SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, Juns 22, 1876.- -- .

SAYLE & Oo. Lanataraj dina badae, EC to Solicit inspection of their WIN

TER STOCK PA

B

Kich Black Glacé and Grosgrain SILKS, from the Beat French Makers,

Coloured Grosgrain and Fancy SILKS, |Black, White and Coloured SATINS.

|_

Japanese SILKS," "Better 'and' Cheaper than ever! (24 at world ag

Fancy⠀ DRESS; MATERIALS," in 'all thi New TEXTURES, == AN "WOOL SERGES, Scotch WOOL PLAIDS, French MERINOS. Apartma

Ladies Ready-made COSTUMES, Ball DRESSES, Opers CLOAKS,

Black and Coloured SILK VELVETS. Black and Coloured VELVETEENS. The NEWEST SKATES in Silk, Velvet, and Cloth JACKETS. *****

·Children's Cloth JACKETS,

Boys' Serge and Cloth SUITS, all-Sizes. Wool SHAWLS and Mountain WRAPS, Ladies' Trimmed HATS and BONNETS, Newest Styles, direct from Paris.

Untrimmed Felt and Straw HATS. Children's Folt and Straw BATS. RIBBONS, LACES, FEATHERS, FLOWERS,

Ladies' Linen and Lace COLLARS and OUFFS.

Swansdown and Fur TRIMMINGS, Swansdown ... MUFFS, - COLLARS and PELERINES.

Infants' ROBES, CLOAKS and PE- LISSES

Infants' HOODS, HATS and BONNETS, Ladies' and Children's UNDER-CLOTH ING.

Fancy Flannel Dressing GOWNS and Morning WRAPPERS.

KID GLOVES,' Ladies' and Children's BOOTS and SHOES.

MILLINERY and DEESMAKING, Bole Agents for The "LITTLE WANEDE SEWING MACHINW”.

SAYLE & Co.,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Boad & Stanley Street.

NOW READY.

Intimations,

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,

PENANG.

* HONGKONG MARKET PRICES.

Corrected to Saturday, January 20, 1877.

At 1075 Uash per Dollar Mexican,

PRICE Bighati. LaasÈLE

Butcher Meat. English, .:. Ams. Sugar cured,, Booghow,

[No. 4236.—JANUARY 20, 1877.

THE Munialpal Commissioners of Penang are desirous of receiving DESIGNS for & TOWN HALL This Building to Bacon, be erected on the ground on the east side of the Esplanade situate between the latter and Dake Street, and its cost is not to ex-Beef, sirloin and prime out, sy. 160 150 ceed $80,000,

The Commissioners offer a PREMIUM of with Specifications; and competitors, have $400 for the best and most suitable Design, the option of forwarding Tenders for carry- ing out the work.

The Designs, accompanied with all doou- mente, are to be sent to the Municipal Office Ponang on or before the 1st of March next. For further information apply to the Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners at Penang,

D. Q. PRESGRAVE,

Municipal Secretary, Penang, Municipal Office, The 21st September, 1878.)

NOTION

THE CHINESE MAIL.

1ROM and after the Chinese New Year's

FRO

Hoof Corned,

Roast

» Song

Steak,

要

Bullooks' Brains,

SP

catty

Cabbage, T unip, Bol

Cucumbers

Chiles, Dried,

Mixed,

40

ench

12

10

Carrots, Salt

Carrots, Fresh Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese,

20

4080

esch

70-80

catty

40

30

450 400 800 250 180 180

12

English,

60

-40

50

$150 100

-46050

*

160 140.

Ourry Stuft, English,

40 30

150 140 Egg Plant,

40 36

90

80

150 140

Garlic, (bulb) dried,

50 40

Ginger,

30 20

per set

- 60

50

33

29

Tongue, fresh, sach

corned,,

Green, White

12 10

275 280

Winter course

18

13.

· 320 · 800

Green, Sprouta

Head,

*

37

Heart,

150 140

22

young »

20 15 6050

40

Fest,

50

40 "Horse Radish," S'hai,

.925 200

Kidneys,

60 60

Lattoos,

Oblame.

26 20

Tail

100

Layer,

catty 80 60

10

English,

...head

10

- Mint,

15

Tripe (undressed), ostty 50 40.

750 650

Valves' Head and Foot, not

Hams, American,

*

Chinese, English

800-400

360 226 200

120 110

Green

20

22

-50

15

bunch

12-10

day (February 17, 1874) the Chinese | | *** Mail will be issued Dámy instead of TRI- Mutton Chop, WEEKLY as heretofore. No change, how- ever, will be made in the price of subscrip tion, which will remain at $4 per annum,

The charges for advertisements are now Basimilated to those of the China Mail The unusual success which has attended the Chinare Mail makes lé an admirable medium for advertisers.

The Conductor guarantee an eventual sironlation of one thousand copies. It in already the most influential native journal published, and enjoys considerable prestige At the Ports of China and Japan," and at Singapore, Penang, Calcutta, Ban Frands- co and Australia,

For terms, do, address

*

Leg,

#E

Shoulder,

JAVOR,

Pigs' Chlilings,

» Foot,

19

#

Heid,

» Heart,

» Idver, Pork, Chop,

Comed,

1

MR CHUN AYIN,

Manager.

**

LDS,

China Mall Office,

17th February, 1874.

**

Fat or Lard,

Now Ready.

THE OHINA REVIEW

VOL. V., No. 8.

HENG SHUI OF TER BUDEMENTS OF

NATURAL SCISSOR IN ORINA. By Dr. Annual Subscription, postage included, E. J. Era. Ona Volume 8vo. Price, $1.50.

BUDDHISM, Íts Histo17, TEKOBY AND POPULAR RELIGION, in three. Lectures. By Dr. E. J. Erat Second Edition. One Foluma Bro. Price, $1,50.

Orders will be received by Messrs Lane,

Crawford & Co.

Hongkong, July 31, 1878.

To Let.

TO LET.

Hplod by Mr PAREER.

HOUSE No. 7, Caine Road, Intely ooon-

House No. 10, Albany Road, at prosent occupied by the Rev. R. HL, Kmp.

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, Januáry 10, 1877.

TO BE LET. HE Premison at present coupled by the International Joe Manufacturing O.,

Limited,

For particulars, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, December 11, 1876.

TO LET.

TE

THE Bungalow No. 3, Old Batley

Street. The upper portion of Nos. 42 and 44, Queen's Road

Apply to

·DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, November 17, 1876.

Intimations.

86,50.

CONTENTS.

ssays on the Chinese Language, (Continued

from page 83.)

anity

Sheeps- Band, and Feet, nos

Establishment of American Trade at Fowis, Gleese,

Canton.

Chinese Intercourse with the Countries of

Central and Western Asia in the Fif- Partridgen,

teenth Century, Part I (Continued Phassanta, Canton, live, pals from page 132.)

The Beater's Song.

The Law of Inheritance.

Intelligence,

"

Shanghal, dead

Pigeonn,

Short Notloes of New Books and Literary Quail,

Notes and Queries —

Validity of Chinese Marriages. Money Loan Associations.

Bean Cake as a Manure. Pidgin English,

Books Wanted, Exchanges, dia.

China Mall Office, Hongkong, January 10, 1877.

THE CHINESE MAIL.

TERMS OF ADVERTISING IN THE Chinese Mail

WO

600 500 Green Peas, in shell, old

Mushroom, dried, Unions, Bombay

,860 940

Parsley, Chinese,

English,

Potatoes, California,

160 140

93

160 140

180 110

120 110

60

17 . catty

new, Macao,” Sweety

Pumpkins,

50 Radishes,

100 DO Scallions, 110 100 Shalote,

60 4019

180 180 Dater,

120 110 Fig, Dried,

250 280 Ground Nata,

Lemone,

140 120 Loong Ngan, Dzied,

60 Olives, green, Punti,, catty

110 100 Oranges, (Coolle) Chang,

"

Sweet, Sun-wooy (Mand.) coolie Kam-kwat (Mandarin)

16

200 100

100

16 13

14 10

13

20:15

•

#

. dos.

80. 20

catty

2015

Bvy,

•

#

40:35

90

80 Sesamum,

120 100

sach

80

50 | Taro (U Tau)

12 10

**

Kidney

80

70 Tomatoes,

40 80

15.

200

80 Turnips, Salt,

20 18

catty

150 140 "

English.

each

10

**180° 120

Chinese.

catty

16 10

"

160 380 Water Lilly Boots,

98.20

110 100 Water Orem,

bunch

20 10

840 820 Yama,

catty

80 20

Heart,

Fraits.

25 Eldnoys, Sucking Pigs,

80 70 Aleurites,

satty

80 80

1760 1000 Apples, Dried

500 400

Veal,

"catty

140 · 120

Californian,

Poultry.

Almonds, (Bombay), .

180

Capone,

180 160

Bananas, fragrant Punti,

80 25

19

Ducks,

110 100

Common

$0

13.

Deer, Shanghai, Eggs, Hen.

$3.00 $1.75

Chestnuts, new,.

dos.

100

Coconuts

each

60....50

Duck

100

Ourzante,

1

400-860

Belt

190

200 160

12

1

catly

500 400

**

800 400

• ench

80 28

+$2.00

· 70 00

550 800 Ldshoes, Dried,

220 200

"

400 200

60

Snipe,

80

Rabbita, Teal,

***

Turkeys, Cock,

Wild Duck,

catty

500 450 180 140 550 100 400 350 350 300

140 110

19.....

40

80

1

80

100

Goone, Woodcook,

Papaw, Pears, Santcong, Pears, Chefoo,

"

150 180

100

100

"

Fine-apples, Punti Plantains, common

⚫ each

50

catly

90

eatty

90

Fragrant

96

要

80

200

70

Prunes, Dried,

+

bottle

300

250-

140 100

Pameloes or Shaddock, each

31 Amoy,

20

70

90 80

Raisins, Muscatel,

bottle

750 600

100

90

毒

700 160

50

40 Salesbury Seeds, Pak-kwo, catty

60

60 Sugar Cane,

stick

#125

130 120

Tamarinds,

calty

GO

"}

00

80 Walnuts,

A

100

19

Miscellaneous.

100 90 Allspice, Chinese.!

bottla

200

100

90

"

English.

780 600

80

70 Barley,

ploul

1600.1600

smoked

$1.00

Brán,

pleal

1600 1400

180 140 Butter,

lb.

700 500

80

80 70 180 120 Capen,

13.

Lemon

事

750 700

22

200 180

Farrot Fish,

140 180 Charcoal,

pioni

Forth, Pomfret,

70

60 Cheese, American,

Ib

400 350

100

90

100 90

"

English, Dutch,

500 450

esch

1100 1000

Ray,

100 90 Cinnamon,

eatly

800 250

Roadb Rock Fish, Salmon, Canton,

140 180 Citron,

150 150

#2

140 180 Cloves,

+

B00 400

bottle

180 150

Baitwaist, Pickled,

I

, bottle

Salt Fish,

maity

plani

350 840

Shark, young

catty

802/20

pleni

8000 8760

60

50 ringlass

⚫ pige,

750

80 70 Lamp On,

catty

90-80

70 60 Macaroni,

box

Bombay Ducks, now par hundred 850 800

Bream Carp, Codfish, Salt,

cents a character for the first 100 Crabs, characters, and one cant a character Cuttle Fish, beyond the first 100, for fret Insertion, and half price for repetitions during the first Dace, week. Subsequent weeke Insertions will Eels, Conger be charged only one half the amount of the first week's charge, Advertisements for File Flah,

half a year and longer will be allowed a Fresh Blah, La·

deduction of 25 per cent on the total amount, and contracts for more favourable terms can be made.

A

Frogs, Efforts have been made to establish | Garoupa, Agents for elronlating the Chinese Mall in all Gudgeon, THE HONGKONG CHINESE MAIL

the ports and in the interior of China, all For further information as to Passage

the ports in Japan, In Saigon, Singapore,

Haddock, and Freight, apply to the Agency of the THE Cronlation of THIS PAPER has Ponang, Calcutta, Batavia, Manila, the Herrings,

The fol- Phillippines, Australia, San Francisco, Peru His Majesty King George The First, Company, No. 16, Frays Central art

G. B. EMORY, Agent.lowing are some of its Agents:

and other places which Chinese frequent

Live Fishy Macao-Man Chuen Shop.

When the list of Agencies is completed, Hongkong, January 15, 1877.

1h will be published. Agents have been Lobsters, Canton-Bing Chuen Native Post Office, already established in most of the above Mackerel, Luen Hing Street: Chut Heung Low Hotel, places, and in important porta more than Luen Hing Street, Kwong Tin Fat Shop, Tan one agent has been appointed at each.

Oysters, Tant Street, Mr Bit Obnen Fan, Tung Wen Kwan; Yuen Fong Shop, In front of the

CHUN AYIN, Provincial Treasurer's Famen; How Ynen

Manager. Shop, Small Market Street, New City Tee Cheung Photograph Shop, Honam; Kwal Heung Shop, Sin Choong, Fosam,

THE Undersigned having been appointed

Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-

Marine Department,

Pollotes at current ratos payabis ofther here, in London or as the principal Porte of India, Chin and Australia.

Fire Department,

Falides issued for long or aspectos Current eater, 4, discomus et 20% allowedi ente De MĽlje Department.

Policies fasued for same not excsollag *$8,003 on rancouzskid isiyor.

↑ HOLLIDAY, Wise & Co, Hongkong, July 25, 1872,

E:འདི་གར་པས་

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE 'COMPANY.

THE Undersigned Agents are in receipt the Board of Director authorizing them to fame Policies to the extent of £10,000 on any one first clase risk, on to the extent of £15,000 on wdjoining risks et current rates, A Discount of 20% allowed.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co› Hongkong, January 8, 1878,

MANCHESTER FIRN ASSURANCE. COMPANY OF MANCHESTER

AND LONDON,

THE Undaraigued have been appointed Agents for the above Company, et Hongkong, Canton, Tooshow, Shanghai and Henkow, and are prepared to grant Insurances st ourrent rates,

HOLLIDAY, VÍS2 & Co. Bangsats, Datober 1m 1300,

-for sale.

HONG LISTS.

Circular, large sheet. KE AMENDED HONG LIST in Eaglish and Chinese, cor- taming the Names of all the most mportant Companies, Institutions and Mercantile Houses in the Colony

Price, 25 centa sach; or $2.60 per doxen,

At the "Obina Mall” Office,

A M HING STULTE'S

Christy's HATE, in new Styles, Now TWEEDS, in great variety Woollen, Cotton, and Cashmere SOCKS. Orioket & Knickerbockor STUCKINGS. Lambswool UNDERSHIRTS, and DRAWERS. BLANKETS and RUGS,

Swatche. But Cheong Hong, Woh Shu Leong Hong

Amoy, Übün Ohéong Hong, Book Kak

Streat

Yu Ching Cheong, Fop-

Hongkong, February 28, 1974.

NEWS FOR HOME.

The Overland China Mail.

(he didici Overland Paper in dilko.)

chow Arsenali Me Lum Kwok Ohing, BaI-PUBLISHED AT THE "ORINA MAIL" Ozeton Hob Curtoma

IN TIME FOR THE ENGLISH MAEL

Shanghai.--Mr Ng Ching Shun, Mari.

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