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Intimations.

W. BALL,

OHINA DISPENSARY.

"MPORTER or DRUGS, CHEMICALS,

I DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- CINES AND PERFUMES.

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Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention.

PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Hongkong, July 13, 1876.

NOTICE

A. MILLAR & Co,

PLUMBERS, AND GAS FITTERS,

Queen's Road East,

HONGKONG.

September 16, 1877.

AFONG,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, to

B.E SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG

and to

EL LE. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly ATEZATIU OLUB,

C

Hoitotion of Views of China, Pho- TAS on hand the Largest and Best tographie Albums, Frames, Cares, &c., of assorted sizes. Ex 8. 8. Tigre, Revolving Standard Albums, Armorial Monograms and Postage Stamp Albums, Russia Leather, Velvet and carved-wood Aĺbums, Cases and Frames, nice Albums for Cabinet Portraits only, Portraits of the General of the pre- sent Russo-Turkish War, Eminent British Statemen, the two Chinese Ambassador, In Cabinet and Carte de Vialte sizess Coloured Portraits of English Ladies,

Hongkong, August 24, 1877.

AH YON,

BHIP COMPRADORE AND SERVEDORE,

No. 5 Praya Wen ANISTING SUPPLIED WITH AZZ KINDS OF COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES

Of the best quality and at the shortest notice.

Hongkong, May 1, 1876.

THE HONGKONG HOTELL

intimations.

ICTORIA REGATTA.

TWENTY-SECOND MEETINO,

PATHON.

HIS EXCELLENCY JOEN POPEHEN. NESSY, U.MG.

AMARAN

VICH-FATHON,

COMMODORE WATSON, EN.

STEWARDS.

H. B. Grex, Tøg. flon, W. KESWICK. W. H. FORBES, Esq. Hon. Col BASBAND, H. ROPPIUS, Heq, 10.B.

G. B. EMORY, Esq.

COMMIERZE,

T. JACKSON, Esq., CHAIRMAN. Major BRODIGAN, 28th; W. Hynes, Esq.

A.P. MOEWEN, Esq. C. V. SMITH, Esq. E. BEANT, Esq.

Regiment.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Req.

Lt. R. WALLER, D. M. BARE

28th Regiment.

E. L WOODIN, Esq. }

GILLIKS,

DUDLEY C. TRAVERS, Esq., Honorary Secretary.

Jupan

J. P. MOEUEN, Esq., B.N.

UMPIR 89.

ROWING.................. Hon. C. C. SMITH. YACHTS

E. BEART, Hacy, OPEN SAIRING BOATS. E, BURNLÊ, Esq,

STARTERS.

ROWING........... Hon. C. C. SMITH, YACHTS E. BEART, Esq. OPEN SAILING BOATS E. BURNIE, Esq.

.

SECOND DAY,

SATURDAY, 22ND DECEMBER, 1877.

FIRST RACE.-1 F.M.

For Gigs pulled by European Non-Com...

missioned Officers and men of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison, or by European Members of the Police Foros Distance One Mile. Entrance $1. First Frize, $15; Beoond, $5. Winner of Second Race on first day, and out-rigged Boats excluded.

SECOND RACE-1.80 P.M. For House Boats Gigs pulled by China- men. Distance One Mile. Entrance $1. First Prize, $15; Second, $5. Winner of Bixth Race on first day excluded. Time for Cars, 6 seconds per Oar,

THIRD RACE, 2 P.M.

Members' Cup"-presented by Members of "The Victoria Recreation Club for Four-Oared Canton Cutters, Dis tance One Mile and a half. Entrance $10. Winner of "The Chairman's Cup excluded.

FOURTH RACE. ---2,30 P.M.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Intimations.

DENTAL NOTICE. ROGERS begg to say that he hai

D RETURNED, and is now ready to

receive Patienta.

Hongkong, November 29, 1877.

DENTAL NOTICE

R. STOUT has Returned, and will be

Dready to receive Patients on MONDAY,

the 24th Instant, until further notloo, në his Booms, Ground Floor, HOTELDER/UNIVERS, Office hours, 8 to 13 Noon and 2 to 4 pm..

Hongkong, September 22, 1877.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

HAVE This Day Established myself at

bis Port, under the Style or Firm,

WEST POINT IRON WORKS,

ENGINEERS AND BOILERMAKERS,

WILLIAM DUNPHY & Co., Late Manager of the NOVELTY IBON WORKS, Hongkong,

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR NINGPO & SHANGHAL The Steamships

TRA* CHINA” ACKERMANN, Master, will be de- spatched for the above Porta TO- MORROW,” the 22nd Instant, at 3 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply tol

KEMUSIEMSSEN 2 06. Bongkong, December 21, 1877.

FOR YOKOHAMA,

The Steamship AKAMALABAR”.

expected shortly from Singa pore, will receive immediate

despatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to s

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents 8.8, Malabar, Hongkong, December 21, 1877.

OHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS.

CLEARED.

| Evening Star, for Manila.

Lombardian, for Yokohama, Sydenham, for London.

PASSENGERS, ARRIVED.

No. 4617 DECEMBER 21, 1877.

General Memoranda.

SUNDAY, December 28 :-

Daylight-Namoa leaves for Coast Porta MONDAY, December 24-

Goods per Glengyle undelivered after this

date subject to rent.

Per Tamar, from Portsmouth, de, 38 Naval Officers, 2 Military Officers, 2 ladica and 1 child (Mrs More Lane and Bẩm Wood and child), 291 Seamen and Marines, 90 TURIDAY, December 25 :--- Men for the Garrison, 2 Women and 4 children.

Goods per Geelong undelivered after this

date subject to rent.

Per Norna, from Swatow, 6 European and 102 Chinese deck,

Per Fu Yew, from Shanghai, 105 Chl- nese.

DEPARTED.

Per Madagascar, for the Straits Bettio. ment, 660 Chinese.

Per Dale, for Hoihow, 17 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

B. M. Troopship. Tamar reports aftar leaving ingapore Hght winds from N. and N.E. were met with until the 19th instant, THE Undermentioned BANKS will be force o to bare had . and N. winds

5 6). The air. Fuge reporta strong N.E, winds throughout.

Closed on TUESDAY AND NESDAY, the 25th and 26th Inst., and` TUESDAY, the 1st January, 1878. For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,” y

C. MORLAND KERR, Manager. je10 For the Chartered Marcantile Bank of

WM. DUNPHY. Hongkong, December 10, 1877.

NOTICE.

A

AFR CHARLES DAVID BOTTOMLEY M All was admitted a PARTNRE in our Firm on the 1st July, 1877.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1877.

NOTICE. HAVE This Day Established myself at this Fort as a GENERAL COM. MISSION AGENT, -

I

J. Y. VERNON SHAW, Hongkong, November 1, 1877. myl

NOTICE THE Business of SHARE and GENE-

RAL BROKER, hitherto conducted in my name, will now be carried on under the Style of COHEN & HEATON, Mr. ALEXANDER MAŬGLASHAN HEATON having This Day become a PARTNE therein.

CHAS. C. COHEN, Hongkong, November 1, 1877.

NOTICE

I

jal

HAVN This Day admitted Mr WILLIAM which will henceforth be conducted under LEGGE 8 PARTNER in my Business, the Style of HUGHES & LEGGE.

K

W. KERFOOT HUGHES, Hongkong, November 1, 1877. jal-

NOTICE

MJAMER AYTON MANN is satho

tralia and China,”

India, London and China,"

W. P. NICHOLSON, Aelg, Manager. For the "Chartered Bank of India, Aus- B. 1. HARPER, Mariager. For the "Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-

ing Corporation,"

T. JACKSON, Chief Manager. For the "National Bank of India, L’ted.;”.

20. E. THOMSON, Actg. Manager. Hongkong, December 21, 1877.

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FOR SHANGHAL

The German Steamship

** ALTONA," Mazzes, Master, shortly ex- peoted, will have qular de- spatch as shove

For Freight or Passage, apply to

WM. PUSTAU & 00.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 21, 1977.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.

· NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

THIRD and FINAL BONUS of Five per cent, upon Contributions for the

A

year 1676, will be payable on MONDAY, NEXT, the 81st Instant.

Warrants may be had on application at the Office of the Society, on and after the 29th Instant.

By Order of the Board,

́F. MOORE,

Act. Secretary. Hongkong, December 21, 1977,

BONDS BONDS]] BONDS

of Men of War Cuttery Prize, $15; M cized to Sign our Firm by Procura-ANTED, TON DISAPPOINTED ALLOW

TENDERS are inflied for a LEASE of Frontman

the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- Bent Five-yearly Lease expiring on the 81st August, 1878. SEALED TENDERS to be sent in on or before the 31st March, 1878, to the Secretary of the Horezono HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply any information required.

By Order of the Directors,

apl

LOUIS HAUSORILD,

Becretary. Hongkong, September 15, 1877.

IN THE GOODS OF JAMES SMITH PERRIES, Deceased.

TOTICE is hereby given that all Ore- Ntora and other Fersons, having any

CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FARKIES. late Master of the S. S. "ZEALANDIA,” who died at Sea on Board the said Vessel, on the 8th day of February 1877, and whose Will was duly proved, and Letters of Administration, with the Will annexed, of whose personal Estate were duly granted to JOHN FAIRBAIRN, of No. 27. Queen's Boad, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in ita Pro- bate Juriadiation, on the 22nd day of Sep. tember 1877, are hereby required to send In writing the particulars of their Claims or Demands to the said JOHN FAILBAIRN at his address aforesaid, or to the Under- Bigned WILLIAM HENEY BEERKTON, the Solicitor of the sald JOHN FAIRDAIEN, at

.

Second, $5. No time allowed for Oars..

FIFTH RAGE,-3 P.M.

Senior Sculls. Cop presented by the Par see Community Distanco Ude Mlle. Entrance $5. Winner of the "Ladies' Parse" excluded.

SIXTH RACE,—-3.30 P.M.

sion,

GEPP & Co.

jal

Canton, November 1, 1877.

Rotices to Consignees, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE, For Officers of H.M.S. Audacious against THE 8. S. State of Alabama, Captain Float in harbour. Cup presented by there, having arrived, Consignees Members of the Hongkong Club, to be rowed in Canton Fours. Distance One Mile. Entrance $10,

SEVENTH RACE,--4 ¥.M. "American Cup," open to all Members and Honorary Members of the Victoria Recreation Club, to be rowed in Canton Fours. Distance One Mile. Entrance $10.

SAILING RAUF,

For all Open Boats, Chinese excluded. Entrance $2. Firat Prize, $20; Second, $10.

YACHT RACE,

Entrance $5. Time For all Yachts.

allowed for Tonnage, 15 seconds per ton. Cup presented by the Victoria Reuren tion Club,

DUDLEY O. TRAVERS, Bon. Secretary, Victoria Recreation Club.

Hongkong, 7th November, 1877.

Not Responsible for Debts.

Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor

the Office of the said WILLIAM HENAY BBEBETON, 20 Queen's Road, Hongkong, A Owner will be Responsible for any on or before the 15th day of January, 1878. | Debt contracted by the Officers or Ore

And notice is hereby given that at the of the following Vessele, during their stay expiration of the last mentioned day, the

ald JOHN FAIRBAIRN will proceed to dis-in Hongkong Harbour tribute the Annota of the said James SKITH FERRIES Amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which the mid Jons FainSAIBA has then had notice; and that the said John Faisaine will not be liable for the Ameta or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person of whose Claim the sald JOHN FABBAT has not had notloe at the time of the distribution.

Dated this 3rd day of October, 1877.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solleitor for this au JO FAIRBAIRY.

jale

COAZ MERCHANTS, Have always on hand for falo every description of COAL at Moderate Prices.

Mr Anvor has bent appointed Manager, and All Orders addressed to him at 67, Prays, or to Mr Fat JA02, at 30, Hing Lang Street, will restive immediate atten. Hon

me19 Hongkong. Alarch 10, 1877, OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, IN LIQUIDATION.

SECOND RETURN of CAPITAL st the Hats of FIVE TALLS per SHARE will be made to Shareholders of record on the list Ostober, Payable at the Office of the Liquidatore, on the 8th Inst

rants will be delivered by the Under signed to Bhareholders or their lawful reprezentatives on presentation of Share Certificates for Endorsement,

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the End to the 8th Instant, inclusive.

By Order,

RUSSELL & Co. -

Liquidlolors,

Shanghai, October 9, 1877,

|

ALPHINGTON, British barque, Captain G. Cunningham. -Wieler & Co.

CILUSNUM, British ship, Captain E. Ebrewsbury.--Wtoler & Co.

COLORADO, American ship, Osptain in

graham---Russell & Co.

KAZE CABRIN, British barque, Captain James Wilson,Melchers & Co.

BROONBALL, British ship, Captain H. Bate-Russell & Co.

CHARTER DAR, American chip, Captain Staples, Jardine, Matheson & Co.

FORMOSA, Garmiar 9.m, schooner, Capt. Sobre-Melchers & Co.

Paracoa, British-barque, Captain 0. Phillips, Adamson, Boll"&"Co.

ANNIE 8 HALL, American Barqué, Capt..! Chan. B. Nelson.Captain,

of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowns of the Undersigned, whance and/or from the Wharf or Bosta delivery may be obtained.

The atr. Norna reports strong N, W. winds and hazy.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.

MAILS will close:-- For YOKOHAMA & SAN FRANCISCO.

Per CITY OF TOKIO, at 1180 am, on Saturday, the 22nd Inst., lastoad ¿of an previously notified.

For NEW YORK.-

Per Ship ISLES OF THE SOUTH, & 0.30 pm, on Saturday, the Stand last

For MANILA...

Bank Holiday,

WEDNESDAY, December 26

Bank Holiday, esp Occan leaves for Cooktown, do

THURSDAY, December 27-

Noon-French Mall leaves for Ports of r

Call and Europe.

Noon-Sale of Household Furniture, doy at Mr H. Kingsmill's residence, * &# You Like It."

9 p.m.--Meeting of Zetland Lodge,

FRIDAY, December 28:-

Noon-General Weekly Sale by Mesme

··Lane, Crawford & Co.

MONDAY, December 31:-

Noon-Sale of Ground and Buildings,/i

at Messrs Lane, Crawford's Sale Boom, Praya

Normanby leaves for Bingapore, Es, on

or about this date:

TUESDAY, January 1 :-

Bank Holiday. THURSDAY, January 8:-

Noon-English

Mail leaves for Porta of Call and Europe..

FRIDAY, January dy

9p.m. Occidental & Oriental B. 6. Co.'s Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San Brancisco.

For Barque ORNATE, at 7.80 km. To- MONDAY, January 7–

morrow, the 22nd inst

For QUINEON.

9 p.m.-H. K Choral Boalety's Com

cert at the City Hall.

Por Barque PEIHO, at 11.30 am. To TUESDAY, January 15-

morrow, the 22nd Inst.

For NINGPO & SHANGHAL

Par CHINA, at 2:80 p.m. To-morrow,

the 22nd Inst.

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOODKOW

Per NAMOA, at 5p.m., TomOTTOW,

the 22nd instant.

For HAIPHONG. --

Per Barque ELISE, at 9 a.m., on Mon-

day, the 24th fant.

----

For STRAITS BETTLEMENTS

Por ATALANTA, on Thursday, the

27th Inst., at 1.80 1.3.

MAILS BY TER UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mall Packet QAE

ZIO will be despatched on FRI- DAY, the 4th January, with Malls for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed as

follows...

Jan1. Registry of Letters csaNOR.

2,80 v.m. "Post-Office closen. 2.30 PM. Correspondence for Japan, the United States, or Union Coun triss only may be posted on hoard the Psaker with Late Fee of 12 cents extra Postage until †2.50 1.1, when the Mall is finally closed.

Hongkong, December 2

jand

Wass, holders of ONE Bond, to join five other Gentlemen In a quiet game of DRAW POKER for the whole lot.

Reply to

A STRAIGHT FLUSH. Dec. 21, 1877.

dénz

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.

T

The Company's Steamship KUNNATİBRE,"

Optional Cargo will be sent on to Shanghai and or Yokohama, unless notice shortly after to the contrary is given before & p.m. Mail. To-day.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 22nd Instant will be subject to rent,

No Fire Insuranos has been affected. The Steamer having met with pertsin accidents during her voyage, Consignees- will be required to sign an Average Agree- ment, which is lying at the (ffice of the Undersigned, before delivery of their Cargo can be obtained.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents, 8, 8. State of Alabama, Hongkong, December 15, 1877. de22

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s §. S. GEELONG.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-

named Vessel, from Bombay and Intermediate Ports, and in connection with the Steamers MALWA from London, and POONAH from Oslcutta, are hereby in-

formed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's

Godowns, at West Point, whence delivery

can be obtained from this date, will be subject to reut.

Goods not delivered by the 24th Instant

ADAM LIND,

Superintendent.

J

Hongkong, December 17, 1877. OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTALį 8. 8. COMPANY

NOTICE.

NONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship Binkss, British thin, Captain. Bey-GAELIO, from Sku Fransisco, des nolds,Order.

are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediata delivery of their Goods,

Cargo Impeding discharge of the Steamer will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and exyentas,

Winda.-Blemasen & Co.

JUESEN, German barque, Capt. W. Orwats, British barque, Captain G Panold,

G. BEMORY,

Hongkong, December 20, 1877. dens FROM LONDON AND BINGAPORE -

Comắt. DE GUARD, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA the arrival of the next French

H. DU POURY,

Agent Hongkong, December 21, 1877.

NOTION

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Company's Steam blp

TIGRE

Comdt. LORMIER, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Encope,

H. DE POULY, Agent Hongkong, December 21, 1877. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. JONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Maning to the undersigned to signature, and take immediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense..

No Fire Insurance has been offerted.

EL DU FOURY, Agent

Ex Iraouad 'y

K.J. (in diamond) No. 87, Order, 1 sass J.P. (underneath) } Woollen, from London. -N. B., Order, 50 bags Stones N.J 100

"

毕道

From Madras

Hongkong, December 21, 1877.

BHIPPING.

ARRIVALKOS

Dec. 10, Tomar, British troopship, 287, C. J. Brownrigg, Portemouth Oct. 18, vis Kingstown, Gibraltar, Malta, Port Sald, Bus, Aden, Colombo, Trincomalee, and Bingapore Dad 18.

Dec, 21, China, from Canton. Des. 21, Six Nensing, from Cantoni Des. 21, Norna, British steamer, 800, Walker, Swatow Dec. 20, Gasoral wor

Dec. 71, Ju Yes, Chinese steamer, 920, Chroid, Shanghai Doc. 18, General By XA doen

THE BANKRUPTOY ACT, 1889. IN É. M. PROVÍNCIAL COURT AT AMOT, In the matter of proceedings for Liquide tion by arrangement or composition with Creditory instituted by JOHN DODD and CRAWFORD DAVISON - ITTELB 8. 8. Glengyle having werived, Con KEHR trading under the Style of signees of Chego by her are hereby in -DODD & Duj At Amoy and TAMBUE. formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godswas of

DEPARTURE The Undersigned, whenés and/or from the Whast of Boats delivery may be obtained. Dec. 20, Gustas & Mavis, for Batavia,

Optional Cargo will be sent on to Shang- 21, Atalante, French Aagship, for a the above-named Persona has been stimal, unless notice to the contrary is given moned to be Held at Afeste Dopp & Co.'s balara ilm. To-day and

$1, E Elgon, French man-of-war, for Ofites, Amoy, on the 30th day of December Chego remaining undelivered after the instanty at 8 o'clock in the afternoon pre 24th instant will be subject to tent elsety.

Dated this 8th day of December, 1877,

JOAN DODD, ORAWFORD D, KERE, by Ms Attorney,

NOTICE is hereby given that a First MEETING of the CREDITORS of

No Fire Instiranos has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

3. Agente, B. 8, Glengyla, Hongkong, Deeruber 17, 1877.

1924

nns

19, Chop Ching, Chinese gunboat, for

a comiso,

91, Parrica, for Manila. $1, Dale, for Holhaw, 21, Ju Zald, for Canton,

Madoraidar, for Bingapore sid

m

MAILS BY Tas Franch PADLER,-*- The French Contract Packet DJEMNAHİ

will be despatched from Hongkong on THURSDAY, the 27th Instant, with Malls to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, við Marseilles to Saigon, Singapore,

Claims against the Estate of James Smith Ferries, deceased, must be proved on or before this date.

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Established AD. 1841.

香港大藥品

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, A. 8. WATSON & Co.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS,

IMPORTERS -

OF

Dauggists? BUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, RAGLINE, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT

M MEDICINES, --

MANUFACTURERS

Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Gingerade, Potans Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters.

The Mamfactory is under direct and continuous Buropean Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1878,

**The publisation of this lazus somune need

Batavia, Galle, Australia, New Zas #1 7,45 p.m. land, Tasmania, Fiji, Adan, Sey-

chelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Suer

and Alexandria. This is the best THE CHINA MAIL. opportunity for forwarding Corre-

spondence to E. Africa, the Cape, St. Helena, and Ascension. Letters may also be forwarded to Ita

by this Packet.

The following will be the hours of closing

the Math, dia, same

Wednesday, 26th Instant

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DEC. 21, 1877.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

5F.M. Money Order Office aloses Post We have received a Schedule of the An- Office closes except the Near Box, anal Flower Show of the Hongkong Horti which remains open all night..

Thursday, 27th Instant-

7 A.M., Post Office open for sale of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence.

⠀

10 A.M., Registry of Letters cesses. 11 A.M., Port Office alores except for Late

Letters

cultural Exhibition Society." The exhibi. tion will be held on Friday and Saturday, the 22nd and 23rd February next. Pelzon

are to be given for 71 classes of planta, flowers and vegetables, and two of them are in the nature of Bliver Challenge Cups,

(11.10 A., Letters (but Letters only) We are glad to notios that this Houdety st

except thousto and through dusts alla,

may be posted on payment of e shows signs of rigorous life.

to Late Fes of 18 cents extrs postage,

antil

11.90 May when the Post Office Cross

entirely.

de27

LAST of artiales presented to the City HNI Museum and Library from 7th to Slat Deny 1677 ---2 Birds, by W. Legge, Esq. } 12 Voin. of Tales from Blackwood, completa

Hongkong, December 13, 1877. MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET The Engilah Contract Packet TEHERAN set, by Edwin F. Collins, Esq. i 4 Specie,

will be despatched with the Malls for mens of Ore, by Ho A Mel, Esq.; Hornad Europe, &c, on THURSDAY, the Brd January

Helen Owl, by John Inglis, Esq.; Blackback Gull The following will be the hours of slowing by 3. P. Lembke, Esq.; Black Ape from

the Malla, do, ginating ser

Wednesday, 2nd January-

5.M., Money Order Office closes,

2.1., Post Office closes except the MiGay

Hainan by Thos I. Bowler, Esq.; Ichne

amon from Hol-how, Hainan, by Thou

| Bowler, Esq. ↑ Skin of Snake, by E, O. Rafi

Box, which remains open all night. Esq.; Bamboo basket, by A. B. Borg, Beg, s

Thursday, 3rd January, gir

7 Post Office opens for sald

Collection of Earthen Figures, by Mr Lau.

of Stamps, Registry of Letters, ane A You.

Posting of all correspondenes,

10 A, Pons Office closes except for Late Hua Majesty's troopship Tomar, Captain

Letter Registry of Letters onLON,"

·₤10.15 M., Letters may be posted with Brownrigg, from Portsmouth on the Jed Dot, with reliefs for the Lapwing, Boersa,

· Lazu: Bmx of 18 nemte extra Postage till

11 .., when the Post Offios Oloras Vigilant, and 274, arrived hers last evening

st half-past six. Har dates are Kingstown- (11.80 m., Letters (but Letters only, October 16th, Gibraltar 28rd, Malta 90th; addromed to the United Kingdom Port Sald November And, Suer 5th, Ades Fia Brindis, or to Singapore, may

to

be posted on board the Packet wit5| 18th, Colombo 24th, Trincomal Late Fee of 43 conta extra portage, 1st, and Bingapore 18th For

11,804, when the Mall la dually

closed.

Hongkong, December 20, 1917.

148

elösia--Lieutenant 7, Paymaber FP. Fearo

Commander W. G. Boo W. L. Bimold Staff Burgeon and-Paymaster Robort

Arthur Shanks and

MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Toon-American Mall leaves for Yoko-

hama and San Francisco. pm-China leaves for Ningpo, di ti. Goods per State of Alabama undelivered

after this date subject to rent. *** MiscellaneoEK. 1pm-Regatta coismences.

Auction

8.80 p.m. =2light Sale, ab Mesum Lam-

mory, Atkinson's Set Boyas

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