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To-day's Advertisements.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW. The Steamskip
“NAMOA,"
Capt. WESTODY, will be de- spatched for the above Porta on FRIDAY, the 11th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 8, 1877.
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FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO. The Steamship
*CANDIA"
will have quick despatch, se above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, May 8, 1877.
FROM LONDON AND PORTS OF
CALL.
THE SS. Candia, having arrived, Con-
signees of Cargo by her are hereby Informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 15th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, May 8, 1877.
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S. S. PENGUIN, FROM CALCUTTA, PENÁNG AND
SINGAPORE,
THE
THE above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being lauded at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowas, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Opium will also be landed unless taken delivery of before Noon To-morrow.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co, Hongkong, May 8, 1877.
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THE Steamship Arratoon Apsar, Capt. A. B. MACTAVISH, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignesa of Cargo by hor are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the. Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agenta,
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Hongkong, May 8, 1877.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE
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ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Rodin, Praya Central, on
FRIDAY,
the 11th May, 1877, at Noon, Gornell's Ess Bouquet, Cologne Water, Lavender Water, Aromatic Cologne Water. Electro-plated Tea Sets, Cases of Table Cutlery, White Cotton Socks, Tooth Brushes, Sailor's Knives, Honey Sonp.
Also,
10 coila Marline.
5 casks Soda Crystals.
And,
1 Teak Built STEAM-LAUNCH, Length 28 feet, Bean 6 feet, Depth. 4 feet, Draught, Forward 1 foot, Aft 2 feet.
TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
Hongkong, May 8, 1877.
J. Dumbuck, London March 25, Penang April 28, Singapore May 3, Genoral,- GID, LIVINGATON & Co.
May 8, Hannah & Mary, British barque, 366, Smith, Newcastle (N.S. W.) March 6, Coal.-ORDER.
340, H. Stater, Newchwang April 16, May 8, Bonita, German 3-m., schooner,
Beans-EDUARD SCHELLRABS & Cor
May 8, Adela, British barqué, 354, B. Beattie, Newchwang April 18, Beans, EDUARD SCHELLHASS & ĈO,
May 8, Sindh, French steamer, 2189, Lormier, Shanghai May 6, Maila and General-MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, “
DEPARTURES,
May 8, Ulysses, for London, &c.
8, Imbres, for Londen, &c.
8, Rajandiliannikar, fór Bangkok,
8, Novelty, for Whampoa.
8, Festa, for Whampoa
8, Christian, for Whampos.
8, Hai Ching, Chi. g.-b., for a cruise.
8, Esmeralda, for Manila,
8, Falcon, for Bangkok.
CLEARED, Glengairn, for Manila. Ajax, for Shanghai Braemar Castle, for Hankow.
PASSENGERS."
ARRIVED,
Per Sindhi, from Shanghai: for Hong- kong, Mr Ng Choy, Miss Winters and amah, and 8 Chinose; for Saigon, Mr Payon; for Naples, Mr Zanoli, and Rav. | Mr Poell; for Marseilles, Mrs Bade, child and amah, Mr de Carcer, Mr and Mrs de Prat, Mr de Roquette and 2 servants, Mra Alexander, Rev. Mr Juvet, Messra Guild and P. Honri,
Per Ajaz, from Liverpool, de. For Shanghai-Mr Milly, Mr Moore, Mra Roberts and 2 children, Mrs Burr and infant, and 123 Chiness.
Per Arratoon Apear, from Caloutto, do, Mr and Mrs Emin and servant, Mr West phal, Major Tottenham, Mr Woonwalla and son, and 833 Chinese and native deck.
Per Penguin, 200 Chinese. Per Candia, from London, and Straits, 1 European and 303 Chinese,
DEPAMED,
Per Ulysese, for Singapore, to, Mr A. Smith, 6 Europeans, 608 Chinese, and 2 Distressed Seamen,
Per Imbros, for Singapore, &c., 1 Euro. pean, 2 Distressed Beamon, and 140 Chi
мебе
Chinattianular, for Bangkok, 194
Chinese.
Per Esmeralda, for Manila, 2 Europeans, and 178 Chinese.
TO DEPART.
Per Glenyairn, for Manila, a Europeans, Per Ajax, for Shanghai, 7 Europeans, and 25 Chinese
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The German 8-masted schooner Christian reports: During the passage down to Amoy light variable winds and thick foggy wea ther, from the ice to port strong N. E. wind and thick weather.
THE CHINA MAIL.
CARGO.
ful preparation of the parts, would be one of the dullest, stupidest performances it is possible to imagine.
No. 4321-MAY 8, 1877. POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.
any, in such charactors as fall to the lot of MAILS will close:-
Por Lombardy, sailed 5th May, 1877
either Mr McGlashon or Mr Percival. On MARS BY raa FRENCH PACKET,-
For London: from Canton, 110 bales Baw The French Contract Packet SINDE, Shanghal, 6 boxes Tea, 257 bales Raw Silk,
the whole the performance was a highly suc Lilk, and 3 boxes Silk Pioce Goods; from
No efforts had been made by the mem-comful one, and we believe that everyone will be despatched from Hongkong and 15 balen Pongees; from Yokohama, 56 bors of the Club to localise the ploce per present was greatly delighted with it. The on SATURDAY, the 12th May, pkgs. Tos, 42 bales Raw Silk, and 1 box formed last night. The only alterations to Band of the 28th Regiment was in attend- with Matla to sad through the Silk Plece Goods. For Continent: from United Kingdom and Europe, vid Shanghai, 8 bales Raw Silk; from Yoko the text appeared to be an occasional transance by the kind permission of Leut-Co Marseilles; to Salgon, Sugapore, hama, 1 bale Raw Silk, and 11 bales Waste position of sentences, and the introduction, lonel Dickins, and performed the following Batavia, Galle, Australia, New Zea Silk, For Bombay from Canton, 26 pkgs. omission, or changing, of a few words here selections:- land, Tasmania, Fiji, Adon, Sey-Raw Silk; from Shanghai, 66 bales Raw and thore Rocording to the fancy of the Overture,Der Freyshülse, chelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Sues, and Alexandria. This is the best opportunity for forwarding Corre spondence to E. Africa, the Cape, St. Helens, and Ascension. Letters may also be forwarded to INDIA
by this Packet.
The following will be the hours of closing
the Malla, &c. ;-
Friday, May 11th-
6 r., Money Order Office closes," Post Office closes except the NIGHT Box, which remains open all night. Saturday, May 12th."
7 A.M., Post Office opens for sale of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence,
10 M., Registry of Letters ceases. 11 M., Post Office closes except for Late
Letters.
(11.10 A.M., Lettors (but Letters only) except those to and through Aus- tralia, may be posted on payment of a Late Fee of 18 cents extra postage, until
to
11.30 A.M., when the Post Office Ozoses
entirely.
Hongkong, April 28, 1877.
Shipping Intelligence. HOME SHIPPING.“
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London Papers-
The following is corrested from the latest
DEPARTURES.
Des 22, Sophie, from New York to Hong
kong.
Dec. 28, Ino, from Greenock to Swatow. Dec. 23 John Nicholson, from New York
to Shanghai.
Deo. 27, Undine, from London to Shanghai. Dec. 29, Canaan, from Cardiff to Hong.
kong.
Jan. 4, C. R. Bishop, from London to
Hongkong,
Jan. 11, Windhover, from London to
Shanghai
Jan, 12, Woodhall, from Hamburg to Hong-
kong
Jan. 13, Hope, from London to Hongkong.
Jan. 18, Batavia, from Hamburg to Hong- Jan. 16, Gryfo, from Cardiff to Hongkong,
kong,
Jan. 31," Forward Ho, from London to
Shongbat.
Feb. 1, Robert Henderson, from Buryport
to Hongkong.
Feb. 2, Polynesia, from Cardiff to Hong
kong
Feb. 6, Carrizal, from Cardiff to Hongkong. Fob. 6, Daphne, from London to Hong
kong,
Silk.
General Memoranda. FRIDay, May 11 -—~:
Noon.--Namoa leaves for Coast Borts. Noon,-General Weekly Sale by Mossre
Lans, Crawford & Co,
SATURDAY, May 12:—
Reminiscences,...Donizetti.....
We also appond the caste Murgatroyd,...(Solicitor
Weber. Godfrey. Godf
speaker. Nevertheless, there was nearly if Reminiscences, Mozart not quite as much "go" in the perform auss as there was in the popular and, we may add, expensive one, of the "Field of
and Moneylender)...Mr Hawkins, the Cloth of Gold." This, we venture to Fred. Grantly,...(His say, was mainly on account of the excellence Ulerk).
.....Mr Percival. Sir Simon Simple,.Bart. of the acting. The Field of the Cloth of Gold" is of course, in itself, a piece far Goods per Gwalior undelivered after this superior in its attractions to the comedy
date subject to rent,
performed last night, but the members of the Club are naturally more at home in the latter than in the former, for a brilliant rendering of which some female performers and good vocalists are absolutely necessary. The "Field of the Cloth of Gold" mainly owed its success here to the local "hits," the humorous rendering of one or two of the charactors, and the gorgeousness of the spectacle. "Not such a Fool as he Looks" owes its success, as we have just observed,
MONDAY, May 14:-
5 p.m.-Adjourned Meeting of the Hongkong Humane Society at City Ball
TUESDAY, May 16;---
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2 p.m.--Sale of Household Furniture, at
Dr Dennys' residence, Fair Les, p.m.-American Mall leaves for Toko- hama and San Francisco. Goods per Candia, undelivered after this
date subject to rent. BATURDAY, May 19:-
Noon.-Sale of Stock-in-trade of the firm mafaly, indeed we may say entirely, to the
of Broadbear, Anthony & Co.
FRIDAY, JUNE 1:—-
8 p.m.---Occidental & Oriental 8, §. Co.
Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San
Francisco.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. shipping. Daylight-Braemar Castle loaves
Houkow. Noon-Douglas leaves for Coast Ports. 8p, m.Salvadora leaves for Manila.
THE
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first class character of the acting, for badly performed, the comedy would simply be a lot of meaningless rubbish, The Interest In the piece never dagged for a moment; in fast the "house" was scarcely free from a smile or a laugh throughout the evening. It is hardly necessary to recapitulate the plot or rather incidents, for the small- for amount of conspiracy in the play scarcely amounts a "plot" Probably nineteen twentieths of the residents here are as fa miliar with the play as ourselves, and those who are not would probably prefer to make themselves acquainted with ita
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, incidents to the Royal or some other
Established A.D. 1841.
香港大藥
A. S. WATSON & Co... FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS
OF
Feb. 13, Leading Wind, from Antwerp to DRUGGIATE SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI- ap the book of words of the comedy,
Hongkong.
Feb. 17, Therese Babu, from Cardiff to
Hongkong.
Feb. 18, Matchless, from Cardiff to Hong.
kong.
Feb. 19, Cactus O., from Cardiff to Hong-
kong.
Feb. 19, F. F. Lichfeld, from Cardiff to
Hongkong.
The British barque Nowday reports: From port to Shantung Promontory 3ght airs from S.F. to S.W., thence to White Dogs light . and S.E. winds, White Dogs to Chapel Island light S.W, airs and calms, until Sunday, the 6th, when breeze sprang from E.N.E. Sunday morning to arrival strong E.N.E. winds and aqually with heavy rain, thunder and vivid lightning. Feb. 19, Maipu, from Cardiff to Hongkong. The British steamer Ajaz reports: Left | Feb, 20, Penrith, from London to Hong Liverpool on the 22nd March. Arrived kong. Port Said 5th April, left Suez 7th, arrived Penang 27th and left 28th. Arrived Sin- gapore on the 30th and left on May 2nd. Had fine weather in Indian Ocean and China Seas.
The British steamer Arration Apcar re- ports: In the China Sea light winds and fine weather throughout.
Had moderate breeze and clear weather The British steamer Penguin reports: throughout.
Feb. 22, Enid, from London to Hongkong, Feb. 22, Osaka, from London to Hongkong. Feb. 22, Belted Will, from London to
Shanghai...
SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENGE PATENT MEDICINES, MANUFACTURERS
OF
Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aeratod Waters, The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
Feb. 27, Gold Hunter, from Cardiff test
Hongkong,
Feb. 28, City of Aberdeen, from London to
Shanghai,
(his ward)...........Mr Hockey. Mr Mold, Lis
Messenger) Mr Traeb. Capt. Marker,... (His
Client)...Mr McGlaschen. Felinia Craven,......(His
Niece)..........Miss Sydenham. Washerwoman). Mrs Mold....(His_
Miss Slimley. Misa Edith Vernon.
Mrs Morton................
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
(SUPPLIED TO THE "CHINA MAIL"]
(By Southern Route.)
London, May 7, 1877. THE WAR.
FURTHER FIGHTING AT KARN,
attacks on Kar, and been repulsed with The Russians have made two separate
heavy loss, and compelled to fall back.
Crate.
THE NEUTRAL POWERS.
The British Ironclad Squadron, now at Corfu, has been ordered to rendezvous at
Austria observes neutrality, while resory- ng liberty to protect her interests,
THE SAFE,
England has annexed the Transvaal.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
theatre on a future occasion. Coming to the merits of the individual representa tions, we supposo we must first of all deal with Mr. Hoskey, as Sir Simon Simple, THE cases before the Summary Court to This is the leading character, and no doubt day, were few and of a trivial charnoter. the most difficult one to undertake. When The suit of Tal Afat v. Capt. Sands for we say that the character was rendered &$1,000, was struck out, for fresh action to merveille, we are far from bestowing any be taken in the Original Jurisdiction, or Battery on Mr Hockey. Let any one take for reference to some competent authority,
it being a dispute on a buliding contract. and the probability is that the per- sal of the whole modicum of fun and GAMBLING is said to be very rifs in Shum wit of the remarks placed in the month of Shui Po and Chung-chow Island, in Chinese Sir Simon Simple would fail to raise the territory, and Colonel Lai, the Command- ghost of a laugh. Nevertheless Mr Hockey's ant at Kowloong City, under whose juris. representation of what the character of Sir diction these places come, has issued a Simon was intended to be by the author proclamation, threatening the gamblera was so irresistibly mirth-exciting that his with severe punishment. appearance was generally the signal for the commencement of a titter that was only brought to a conclusion by his disappear
The publication of this issue commenced ance from the stage. His "get up" was 7.30 p.m.
capital, but his success was mainly due to clever acting, especially the management of the voice.
Feb. 28, Janet Ferguson, from Glasgow to Feb, 28, D. McB, Park, from Sunderland THE CHINA MAIL.
to Singapore and Hongkong. Singapore and Hongkong.
March 1, Isles of the South, from Cardiff to
Hongkong.
Hongkong.
bai.
The British steamer Candia reporta: Leaving London had strong S. W. gales as far as Cape St. Vinsent, after which had light head winds Penang. Leaving March 1, Brown Brothers, from Cardiff to reyl! Singapore had light head winds to Pulo HONGKONG HUMANE SOCIETY.
Sapate, thence S.E. winds till yesterday March 1, Khedive, from Antwerp to Hong- whon had N.E. wind with heavy sea and
kong. THE ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEET-very hazy weather. Hovo to off Ladrones March 2, Paracos, from Cardit to Hong- TADIURNED ANNUAL MEET lank night at 2 p. 11.
kong. The German 3-masted schooner Bonita March 3, A. S. Davia, from Cardiff to SUCIETY will be Held at the CITY HALL, reports: Fine weather and light Southerly Hongkong. on MONDAY, the 14th May, at 5 p.m., winds to Shanghat, foggy weather and S. W. March 3, Caller Ou, from Cardiff to Shang for the purpose of receiving the Report of winds to Formosa Straits, until 5th inst. the Committes, a Statement of Accounts, when got N.E. winds with rain and fag to March 4, Niubus, from Cardif to Hong and to elect Officers for the ensuing Yest.
Members and others taking an interest in the Society are invited to attend.
F. W. BARFF,
Hon, Secretary. Hongkong, May 8, 1977.
mayld
TO LET. THIRST FLOOR of No. 31, QUEEN's ROAD CENTRAL. Three Rooms. Over ANKING & Co.'s Furniture Store. Imme diate Possession,
Hongkong, May 8, 1877.
+
tt."
Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Cras of the following Feeeels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour :-
Rosa, American 8-m, schooner, Capt. C. W. Hansen.-Arnhold, Kerberg & Co.
ROSETTA MONEIL, American barque, Captain Brown.-Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
Nrass, British ship, Captain W. S. Garrick, Douglas Lapraik & Co.
TULLOCHOORUM, British 3 m, schooner,
Captain Mason.-Wieler & Co.
NELSON, British steamer, Capt. Thomas Staples-Jardine, Matheson & Co.
HANNAH LAW, British ship, Captain R. Grolg.-P. & 0. S. N. Co.
kong.
arrival.
The British barque Adela reports: Left March 4, Jala, from Cardiff to Hongkong. Light Ship 18th April, experienced South March 6, Lord Macaulay, from Cardiff to erly winds down the Gulf and until Shang- Hongkong. hai was passed, from thence to Formosa March 7, Alcestis, from Cardiff to Chefoo light N.E. winds. In the Formats Chan- March 10, Sir Lancelot, from London to
5th Inst, when Shanghai,
March 18, Golden Spur, from Cardiff to
Hongkong.
nel 8.W. winda until
had a fiue breeze from the N., which carried us to port. In company with a barque of the White Dogs to Chapel Island, supposed to be the William Manson, from Newchwang to Amoy.
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.
MAILS will close:- For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
Per DOUGLAS, at 11.30 am. To-mor-
row, the ith inst.
For AMOY AND MANTLA.
Por SALVADORA, st 2.30 p.m., on
Wednesday, the 9th inst
For SHANGHAL—
Per FUYEW, at 6,30 p.m. Tomorrow,
the 9th inst.
For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW,
Ter NAM04, at 11.30 am, on Friday,
the 11th inst.
For COOKTOWN,--.
VESTA, German barque, Captain R. [... Dirks-Melchors & Co.
HANNAH & MARY, British barque, Capt.
A. Smith.Order.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS,
May 8, Ajax, British steamer, 1649, Alex. Kidd, liverpool March 29, via ports of call and Singapore May 2, General BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
May 8, Arratoon Aptar, British steater, 1300, A. D. McTavish, Calcutta April 23, Penang 20 and Singapore May 2, General'
DAVID BASSOON, SONS & CO.
May & Penguin, British steamer, 112, Cowell, Calcutta April 37, Penang 20, and Singapore May 2, General,-JARDINE, MA- THESON & Co.
May 8, Candia, British gleamer, 1392,
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1877.
THE HONGKONG AMATEUR DRA- MATIC OLUB.
Ws are informed by Dr Dennys, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, that hir G. Sharp has handed over to the funds of the Chamber the sum of $39.25, being the balance unexpanded of the C. O. Whitmore fund subscribed by the Community of Hongkong.
The character of Mr Mold was simply made by Mr Traeb. His powers as a low comedian turned what was, so far as the We observe that the new Chinese Insurance text of the play was concerned, even a Company called the On Tal, notifies that it duller part than that of Sir Simon Simple, will commence business on and after tho into a most enjoyable bit of comedy, We let day of the 4th Moon (13th instant). "NOT BUCH A FOOL AS HE LOOKS,"
venture to believe that Mr Tracb's render-The rates charged and the bonus returned, The heavy and continuous downfall of ing of the character would vie with any will be the same as those current in the encountering a cheerlere array of empty professional or the amateur stage. zala last night slmost led one to antisipate that has been given of it either on the foreign offices here. The first call of the seats at the fifth performance of the season make up" was a small entertainment in paid in on or before the 12th instant, after The subscribed capital of the Company is to be
anticipation, however, would have been declamation, and action, were all wonder rate of 38 conts per $1000 each day, or of our Anintour Dramatic Club. Such an itself. The management of the voice, which date interest will be charged at the
agreeably disappointed. The attractions of fally well done. Mr Murgatroyd was also nearly 12 per cent, per annum, our amateur dramatic performances are an exceedingly successful character, espe evidently impervious to the attacks of cially in regard to the acting. Mr Hawkins, In reference to the disastrous collapse of Jupiter Pluvius, for in spite of the rain however, looked a little too much of the theatrical met-shed at Bonam, Canton, the there were very few vacant seats in the philanthropist for the role. As Felicia Cra- other day, we hear that the number of theatre. His Excellency Mr Hennessy von Mika Sydenham was far more successful people drowned was greater than we had and Mrs Hennessy were both present, and than as Constance in the "Field of the stated. A considerable number of bodies. apparently thoroughly enjoyed the enter Cloth of Gold." She has always had the which were drifted down the River, had tainment. Comfortably seated in the appearance of a remarkably fine and good been recovered; and the deaths are now March 16, Beanie Morris, from Swansea to theatre, the rain was a blessing to the looking young lady on the stage, and her estimated at about 80. The relatives of
Amoy.
audience than otherwise, for it doubtless chief defect an Constance lay in her vocal the deceased are making a claim against March 17, Seindia (atr.), from London to March 10, Victoria, from Swansea to Hong would have been unpleasantly warm. The ham had no pinging to do, and her voice that is, the Joss house Committee, and the
Shanghai,
cooled an atmosphere which without it efforts. Last night, however, Miss Syden-the promoters of the theatrical exhibition,
March 19, 0. W. Cochrane, from Liverpool pleas elected for the evening was H. J. seemed far better managed than on some said Committee-men have consequently
to Hongkong,
Byron's well-known tarcial comedy of "Not previous occasions. All the female parts made themselves scarce. March 20, Springfield, from Cardiff to aach a Fool as he Locks," and which is a wore in fact very cleverly rendered. Misa
Hongkong, Marsh 80, Warrior, from Cardiff to Hong-production by the Club, having been Simley made a bouncing Mrs Mold. She In noting the return of Mr T. C. Hayllar,
kong. March 20, George, from Cardiff to Hang- While comedies form the staple of amateur too good-natured in appearance for the it will not be the fault of our friends of the originally given here about three years ago, was perhaps, like Mr Murgatroyd, a little to the Colony, it may be observed that kong, March 28, Birling (str.), from Cardif to dramatic performances simply from the character, but altogether the represents long robs if litigants do not obtain their
Hongkong.
fact that they involve comparatively little tion afforded an Immenas amount of amuse-hearts' destre, There are no less than five outlay in the getting up," and lase troublement, which is no doubt the goal of practising barristers now in Hongkong, to the actors, at least as they are generally Miss Blimley's and the other fair per while the round half-dozen has just been performed, it may be said with equal truth formers' ambition in histrionic matters made up by the arrival of the first Chinese that no class of theatrical performances Are Merton was not rich prominent who has achieved that distinction. The
March 15, Antwerp, from London to Hong.
kong. March 18, Coldstream, from New York to
Shanghai.
kong.
hal.
March 24, Wigton, from London to Shang Per ZAMBOANGA, at 1.30 p.m., on
March 25, Toviot (str.), from London to Friday, the 11th inst. The usual March 20, May Queen, from Cardiff to
China and Japan. Malls will be closed for E. Australia, Hongkong.
Tasmania, and New Zealand, 13 cent March 27, Soindis, from London to Hang require better neting and greater study character as those to which we have four firms of zolicitors now in practics here
rate:
For HANKOW._-
Per BRAEMAR CASTLE, le postponed
till further notice, For COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY,
notice.
kong. March 28, Isle of Ering from Greinpok, to
Shanghat Masch 20, Glenfinius (str.), from London
to Shanghai. Per GUNGA, is postponed till farther March 23, Complasty, from London to
Hongkong. LOADING FOR CHINA AND SAPAN SOBIE, A London-Steamers dis Susak Odtisch Elgfo
Nankin, Amboto.
Altona Glengple
Sailing Vessels. Dilke of Abertor Corus Abbey Cowpet.
Melbrek; Eslow! James Shepherdi
MAILS BY TÜR ÜSMED STATES PACKET. The United States Mail Patket UITY OF PERING be despatched on TUESDAY, the 18th instant, with Malla for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed as follows
2 P.M. Registry of Letters eas; 2.30 FM Post-Office loner; Bongkong, May 3, 1877,
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Pelam (air)
Ferdinand Bruild
Kate Carnie. At Liverpool.
Conry S, Sanfetti
that comedies to render them successful already referred, but Miss Edith Vernon comprias, in addition to the above, seven Burlesque is sided in ita attractiveness by at least fully maintained last night the members of the profession. It is not a specisionlar effects, comis insidents sad reputation she has previously earned on little surprising that there is to email witty dialogue, while tragedy flourishes the the amateur stage in this Colony. The an amount of Court work to show in the dagger, and revels in all that is fearful to part of Frank Grantley was not one for the face of all this legal power. extite an interest do itself Comedy on display of much histrionic ability, and Mr
the other hand, is more representations of Percival seemed to be wanting a little in ar a quarter to fire this afternoon, the everyday life, with comparatively little that confidence; nevertheless the part was fairly front veraudau of the American Coneulat“, is funny and still less that is sensational, well rendered, This, we believe, was Mr the western corner house of Bay View, Its success entirely depends upon the acting. Percival's first appearance in the perform. Arbuthnot Road, came down with a great which is more than can be said sometimes ances of the Club. Captain Marker was crash, together with the flag staff. Luckily for either tragedy or burlesque. The far- another omparatively unimportant part, the accident happened after the office was sial comedy given last night, rendered in a and it is really impossible for a man to closed, otherwise some loss of life, or at | humdrum style, without ability and a carp. display any bistrionic ability, if he pomensen toast personal injury, would have occurred,
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