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Entertainment.

ROYAL TYCOON JAPANESE.

TROUPE

Notices to Consignees

FROM LONDON, AND PORTS

OF CALL

THIS Company kan jough India, where I Consignees of Oargo are hereby ded

tour through

they have had the honor of appearing befors

MIS EXCELLENOY THE RIGHT BONOURABLE LORD LYTTON, 0.M.8. L., Ficeroy and Governor-General of India.

And all the principal PRINCES and RAJAHIS, They have also travelled with great success through

ENGLAND

AUSTRALIA !! and

NEW ZEALAND!!!

THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL, THIS AND MONDAY EVENINGS,

the 15th and 17th February, 1879. The Company is now Returning home to Japan, and beg to inform the Public that they will give

TWO GRAND PERFORMANCES,

INTRODUCING

ALL THE STARTLING WONDERS for which

THIS TROUPE IS FAMED And which have caused a great sensation wherever they have appeared.

READ THE PROGRAMME. THE JAPANESE INVISIBLE SLACK WIRE, BY TORA KITCHIE, The Greatest Wonder in Balancing ever

witnessed:

THE JAPANESE MAGIC LADDER, by the Little Marvel-Eva RITCHIE, This Astounding Feat performed by a mere child astonishes and delights all beholders.

BENDING AND CONTORTION, BY MAY KITOBIE,

Who has been pronounced by the Press to be a Living Wonder.

BLACK ROPE PERFORMANCE, BY LITTLE JAPANESE TOMMY.

THE SWINGING BAMBOO,

BY EVA KITCHIE,

JAPANESE

M. AGIC INTRODUCING THE WONDERFUL BIRD CAGE TRICK.

JAPANESE TOP SPINNING and MAGIO DAGGER, BY MEMBERS OF THE THOUFE.

JAPANESE TUMBLING in which Act, TORA KITOUTE will leap through

A HOOP OF FIRE !!!

SINGLE TRAPEZE AND BALANCING, By Eva KiroRIE.

DOUBLE SWINGING TRAPEZE, By the Japanese Sisters MAY and Eva.

THE GREATEST WONDER OF THE 19TH CENTURY "LA PERCHE,"

THE GREAT AMERICAN ROPE. TYING TRICK,

The whole forming a Plessing, and Astonishing Entertainment.

THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's Advertisements.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING For HOIHOW & HAIPHONG, (with

CORPORATION.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Mails for Pakhol and Hanoi). -- Per Moli, at 9 am, To-morrow, the 16th

inst

Per Mariceles, at 9.30 a.m., on Monday, For

8. S. Radnorshire having arrived, formed that their Goods are being landedTVIDEND declared for the Half-For MANILA- at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowns, whence and from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unless applied for by the Consigneos by 11 am., To-morrow.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 18th Instant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, February 11, 1879. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

8. 8. ATA.

Add

NOTICE,

fc18

JONSIGNEES of Cargo por 8. 8.

CONSUpernic, from London, he conned

tion with the above Steamer, are hereby Informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at thetr risk at the Com- pany's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing.

year ending 31st December last, at the Rate of ONE POUND STEELING (£1 Stg.). per Share of 8125, ls PAYABLE on and after MONDAY, the 17th Current, at the Offices of the Corporation, whare Share holders are requested to apply for Warrants.

By Order of the Court of Directors, T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, February 15, 1879.

TO LET

TOGETHER OR SEPARATELY. HE DWELLING HOUSE, OUT-

HOUSES, OFFICES And GÓDOWNS, Recently occupied by Messrs W. FUSTAU & Co.

Apply to

LINSTEAD & Co. Hongkong, February 16, 1879.

SWISS LLOYD TRANSPORT INSURANCE COMPANY

OF WINTERTHUR.

1HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, have Optional Cargo will be forwarded on,This Day taken over charge of the Hong- anless intimation is received from the Conkong Agency, and are prepared to grant 'gnees, before To-Day, the 8th Instant, INSURANCE OD MARINE RISKS at Current at Noon, requesting it to be landed here.

Ratos to all parts of the World.

MEYER & Co.. Hongkong, February 10, 1879,

COMPAGNIE DES MESBAGERIES MARITIMES.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after SATUR- DAY, the 15th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

G. DE CHAMREAUX, Agent.

Hongkong, February 8, 1878,

intimations.

THE CHINESE INSURANCE CO.,

LIMITED.

OTICE is hereby given, that an

NEXTRAORDINARY GENERAL

MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the above-named Company, will be Beld at the Company's Office, No. 39, Queen's Road, in the city of Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 10th day of March next, at 3 p.m., for the purpose of passing cer tain Special Resolutions providing for the following alterations in the Constitution and Articles of Association of the Com. pany viz.

1.That the Business of the Company be

In future managed by a Board of Directors and a Secretary instead of the former and General Agonte as heretofore.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

CONSIGNEES of the following Cargo

are requested to send in their Billa of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- algnature, and take immediato delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored si theta risk and expense.

No Fire Insurango has-been effected.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent

Ex "Ava."

RU-8 No. 111, Order, 1 case Drapery,

from London,

A M E (in diamond). A M C (underneath) No. 8/9, Order, 2 casos Haberdashery, from London.

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HJA

(in oross) No. 107, Aldridge

· Salmon & Co., 1 case Hoilery, from London. Hongkong, February 15, 1879.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

Feb. 15, Namoa, British steamer, 882, G. Westoby, Foochow Feb. 12, Amoy 13, and Swatow 14, General.-DOUGLAS LAPRÁIE & do.

2That if in the opinion of the Directors Feb. 15, Esmeralda, British steamer, 895,

the Business of the Company in any H. Cullen, Manila Feb. 12, General year be such

not to Warrant the RUSSELL & Co. Fayment of Interest at $12 per cent. per annum on the Paid-up Capital, they may during each year reduco such Rate to such lower amount as they may consider destrable for the Interests of the Company. 3.--To enable the Directora if a necualty shall arise to pay such Interest or any part thereof out of the Reserve Fazil

-To provide that when there shall be profits applicable for dividend the same aball be divisible as the Share holders in Meeting shall determine,

The Company can positively only Perform5-That Fourteen Daya instead of Thirty

TWO NIGHTS.

So embrace the opportunity and Come Early.

By kind permission of Colonel Jaso and Officers of the 74th Rogiment, & portion of the Band will Perform during the Evening.

Days notice may be given of all Meetings of the Company. 6.-That Clause 147 of the Articles of

the Company be expunged, leaving future changes in the Regulations of the Company to be made as provided for by Ordinance No. 1 of 1866.

Doors Open at 8.30, to Commence at:

NOTICE is hereby also given, that o 9 p..

Second EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL PRICES OF ADMISSION Upstairs, 82.................. Downstairs, 1. MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of

--

Children, Half Price,

Tickets to be had at Mesara LANE, ORA. FORD & Co., and at the Doors of the Theatre.

Hongkong, February 15, 1879. folu

Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor

Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Veessis, during their stay In Hongkong Harbour

PACIFIC, German steamer, Capt. Hern. aheim-Bission & Co.

Hafe,Molcher & Co.

the above Company, will be Held at the Bame Hour and Place on MONDAY, the 24th day of March next, for the purpose of Confirming such Special Resolutions 88 may be passed at the First mentioned Meeting.

Dated this Third day of February, 1879.

By Order,

*་

J. BRADLEE SMITH, General Agent. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK COMPANY, LIMITED.

Feb 18, H. M. B. Iron Duke, from a cruise.

Feb. 15, Hermine, German barque, 350, F. Meyer, E-on Jan. 27, General-Car-

NZSE

DEPARTURES,

Feb. 15, Radnorshire, for Yokohama. 18, Thingvalla, for Saigon. 15, Ningpe, for Shangbat. 15, Malica, for Europe, &o. 15, Haloong, for Amoy, &c. 15, Diamante, for Manila.

16, Arratoon Apear, for Singapore, Penang, and Calcutta

16, Moray, for Singapore, Penang,

and Calentta.

15, Perusia, for Saigon.

Ju, Nicolaus, for Yap (Caroline Island).

CLEARED. Kwanghung, for Coast Ports. Teucer, for London, o. Me-, for Hoihow.

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

Per Namoa, from Coast Porta, Mr, Mra and Master Greig and 3' servants, Mr and Mrs Drishaus, Mr and Mrs Moran and child, Mesars E. Pye, Northey, Mesney, Baptista and B. Shaur, 3 Europeans deok, and 180 Chinese,

Per Ermeralda, from Manila, 54 Chinesa. Per Herming, from E-on, 10 Anamnese. DEPARTED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Per Malwa, from Hongkong: for Venice, Mr and Mrs Mackenzie, 3 obildren and BEETHOVEN, German barque, Capt. R.THING of SBAREHOLDERS will be Singapore, Mr W. A. Main for Bembey THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEET European and Native female cervants; for B. ALLEN, American barque, Captain Beld in the Office of the Company, Club Messrs B. 8. Mehta, S. F. Mehta and Chambers, on MONDAY, 24th February. Native servant, S. R. Futtakia, and Dr. L. Taylor.-Meyer & Co.

THINOVALLA, Danish steamer, Captain 1879, at 3 pm., for the purpose of receiving Carlos Ozorio for Southampton, Messrs Molsen.-Mayer & Co.

the Report of the Directors, together with Joseph Pitkio and John Pitkin, ARABELLA, British barque, Captain Thos. a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, From Shanghai: for Southampton, Mrs 1878; and for the election of Directors and Krause, 4 children and awah, and Mrs Pearson.Master.

Auditors.

Cory, infant and amah. --From Yokohamai | for Suez, Rev. Q. F. Meyers for South-

Nollers to Vor signees, FROM HAMBURG, LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

E&& Hesperia, Capt. JOHANNGEN, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are belag landed at their

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 10th to the 24thampton, Mr A. Smithfield. Instant, both days included. L

'By Order of the Board of Director,' D. GILLIES,

Becretary, Hongkong, February 8, 1879,

fold

NOTICE,

For Radnorshire, for Yokohama, Osptali Dundas.

elle int shot from the Wharf or Boat MRS. J. F. ROSE bags to intimate sit

Whence and/or Abilvery may be obtained.

ALL the Ladies of Horokost, "CANfOf

Per Nings, for Shanghai, Mr Gültsow. Per Diamante, for Manila, Mesars C. V. Tremlett, and 160 Chinese,

Por Arratoon Apsar, for Bingapore, do, Menara Apoar, Guyon, Merriam, Dr. Thayer, Johaston Elias, and Harrison, and 120 Chinese.

Per Murdy, for Calcutta, Ms Senten ¡ for Straits, 178 Chiness.

SHIPPING REPORTS,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded bo, and the Coast Porrs that on the 1st Halses metice to the contrary, be given MARCH she will OPEN & DRAPERY

- The British steamer Esmeraldo reports before 1p.m. To-morrow, the 18th Instant.

Cargo remaining andelivered after the and DRESS-MAKING Business in the Left Manila on the 12th inst. Had mo Blot Instant will be subject to rent.

Premison lately occupied by Messrs. Rose derate and fresh monsoon and cloudy was No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by & Co., next door to the Hongkong Hotel, ther throughout the passage.

BIEMSSEN & Co., Queen's Road.

Agents.

C

foll

Hongkong, February 14, 1870. BRITISH SHÍP FAMËS SHEPHERD, FROM LONDON.

THE

E abord named Vessel having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are requested to Send in their Bills of Lading to the Under. signed for countersignattire, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding, the discharge of the Venani will be landett and stored at Con- |- älguses' risk and expenis,

MALOBERS & Ö6,

Agenta.

Mazyapag, Vebruary 14, 1974.

All communications to be addressed to Mra J. F. Rusz, as the Business will be conducted on her sole secount.

Hongkong, February 2, 1879,

The German barque Eermina reports i Left port on the 27th January, and strong mention and fine weather.

i

the 17th inst. AMOY.- Per Esmeralda, et 11.30 am, on Mon-

day, the 17th inat. For PORT DARWIN, --

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORNOW,

Ports.

Shipping.

P

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

[No. 4871.-FEBRUARY 15, 1879.

S. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.-The Right Reverend Bishop Burdon; The Revd. R. Hayward Kidd, Colonial Chaplain. Morning Service 11, Evening 4. Holy Communion on the first Sunday in the

is a usual thing, and the only proviso his department has to recommend is that no part of the temporary structure Daylight. - Kwangdung loaves for Coast be of palma thatch, so as to preclude risk of fire from the number of crackers fred in it. The Hon, the Colonial Secretary then forwards the petition to the Captain Superintendent of Police for report. The Captain Superintendent of Police reporta" that this is an annual festival and that the objects of the patition have always been granted." Having thus thoroughly satisfied himself with regard to the request of the petitioners, His. Excellency the Governor orders that the petition be. granted, subject to the re- commendation of the Surveyor General .......... UNION CHURCE.-Morning Service, at as to there being no palm thatch in the Beyond the en- 11 A. M., Afternoon, 6 E.-Disine Service temporary structure. Per Rajanattiunsthar, at 330 p.m., on in Chinese, 2-3 P.M. every Sunday, with lightenment of the public with respect

Thursday, the 20th inst.

communion on first Sunday of every month, to the way and customs of the Chinese, -Rev. Dr. Eitel.

it is difficult to see what is the object of the publication of this petition.

month.

Military Service-Res, J. Benderson, Per Charlton, at 1130 a,m., on Monday, officiating Military Chaplain. At 8 a.m.

the 17th inst

Mo ring Prayer, &c. Holy Communion For 8ANGHAI,-----

the second and fourth Sunday in the

on

Per was Yuen, at 11.80 a.m., on Mon- month.

day, the 17th inst.

For BANGKOK.—

For SAIGON,

Fer Pernambuco, at £80 p.m., on Fri-

day, the 21st inst

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MAILS BY THE FREKOR PACKET. —-—-- The French Contract Paskot Fangisé, will he despatched on SATURDAY, the 22nd Instant, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, vid Naples; to Salgon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Oeylon, India (vid Madras), Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Fiji, Adoň, Soy- chelles, Réunton, Mauritius, Suez, and Alexandria. This is the best opportunity for forwarding Corre spondence to E. Africa, the Cape, St. Helena, and Ascension,

MAILS AT THE TORRES STRAITS PACKET, —- The Australian Contract Packet Brisbane,

will be despatched from flongkong, on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, with Mails for Singapore, Thursday Island, Cooktown, Cleveland Bay, Bowen, Keppel Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, T- mania, New Zealand, Fiji, and Mel- bourro.

Correspondence cannot be Registered after

11.45 am.

The Mails will be closed at Noon, Supple- mentary mail on board with 18 "cente late fes till time of departure. Correspondence for Southern and Western Australia can be sent by this ronta if desired, but as a general rule it is better to send it viâ Galle,' Hongkong, Feb. 11, 1879.

ST. PETER'S SEAMEN'S CHURCH-Rev. J. Benderson. Servico at 5 P.M., every Sunday and Wednesday. All posts free. Morning Prayer. and Communion on the First Sunday in each month at 11 am. ~

Those in the colony who have not yet witnessed this celebration, and take an interest in the affairs of the kind, would

52. STEPHEN'S MISSION CHURCH.-Rev. be repaid by a visit to the Man-mo A. B. Hutchinson, and Rev. Lo Sam Temple towards the close of the present. Ynon, (All Services in Chinesa.) Morn-month, ing Prayer:-Litany, Ante-Communion, and Sermon, at 11 M. Bible Class, at Š

West Point.

ST. PAUL'S COLLEOL-Divine Service on every Thursday at 5.30 p.m.

P.M. Preaching, at 6.80 r.. Holy Com-Our lateat advices from Haiphong do munlon, 1st Sunday in Chinese month, not show that Li Yung-tooi has made BERLIN FOUNDLING BOUSE--Service in great progress either in his subjugation the German language, by Paator E. Klitzke, of Northern Annam or in the develop every Sunday, at half-paat ten A.M., in ment of his supposed designs on the the Chapel of the Berlin Foundling House, Western provinces of China The re- doubtable Li was still within three days' march of Bak Ninh when last reported, and as he was in that neighbourhood fully a month since, it is difficult to com- prehend what his intentions really are. It is stated that he has entrenched him- self in the position he has taken up; but whether he has done this as a feint or in full expectation of attack, appears to be doubtful. Some people are of opinion- and the notion is by no meanĚ A NEW one that Li purposes making a dash at Yunnan, calculating, doubtless, that he can either make good his escape from that province, or make his position there unassailable long ere the inert officials of the Empire orn move forward troopa to oppose him in anything like adequate numbers

MEMOS. FOR MONDAY. Shipping. Noon,Charlton leaves for Port Darwin. 2 p.m.-Hesperia leaves for Shanghai, Miscellaneous Noon-Local Banks close for Pablle Busi- news on this and two following days, Dividend of (£1) per paid-up Share of

$125 of B. K. & S. Banking Corpora tion, payable at the Bank.

THE

1022 HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATER PACKET. The United States Mail Packet City of

Peking will be despatched on MON DAY, the 24th Instant, with Mailm for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed as follows,

2.15 PM. Registry of Lettern ceases,

Betablished A.D. 1841.

香港大藥豬

A. 8. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DAUGGISTS, IMPORTERS

OF

It must be a troublesome time for the mandarins in South Chine, when, besides the ever-expected raid of Li Yung-troi, the rebellious movement in Hainan'ep- pears to maintain itself. At Hoihow is was expected that large reinforcementa of Imperialists were on the way over land, but they had not actually arrived. Their numbers were stated as 2,500——. most probably a gross exaggeration. The

be reasonable with the local officials than they have been hitherto bat with the military officers sent against them it will most likely be war to the knife.

2.30 PM. Post-Office cloase, but Letters DataGIEEN SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI- Hakkas were said to be more inclined to

(except for Non-Union Countries) may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 18 cents extra Postage antil the time of departure. Correspondence for Non-Union West Indles (except the Bahamas and Hayti), Monte Video, Paraguay, and Uruguay can no longer be sent by this route.

fe24 Hongkong, Fobruary 14, 1879.-

HOURS OF CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS,

The following hours are observed in closing Malla, o, by both the British and French Contract Packets

Day before departure,—

SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISE, AMERIŰLN, AND FRENOE PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS

Or

Speaking of Hoilow, it would appear that the so-called Transit Passes offered by the Chinese authorities are not likely to be accepted; in fact, the offer is re garded somewhat in the light of a stone, instead of the nourishing bread which is distinctly asked for. It is clear that any The publication of this inus commense kind of article to be passed, is entirely pass which places any limitation upon the

7,55 p.m.

Boda Water, Lemonade, Tonio Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision, Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

6 r. M.-Money Order Office oléses; Post THE CHINA MAIL.

Offae olores except the Nigar Box, which remains open all night. Day of departure-

TAM,--Post Office opens.

10 AM.-Registry of Letters deasən, Posting of all printed matter and patterns coases, 11_▲-Mails` olosad, except for Late

Letters

11.10 1.1.-Letters may be posted with

Late Fee of 18 cents until

11.30 ..-when the Post Office Costs

entirely. 11.40A.M.-Late Lettere may be posted on board the packet, with Late Fee of 18 cents until time of departure.

General Memoranda. TUESDAY, February 18

Goods per Radnorshire, undelivered after

this date subject to rent, THURSDAY, February 20

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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEB. 15, 1879.

out of the question. The Transit Past is either a right granted by Treaty, or it is not. Whether that right has or has not been demanded by the foreigner for several years matters nothing. We are glad therefore to learn that there is every likelihood that this matter will be satis. factorily arranged at no distant date.

Our

Tax last number of the Government Ga zette contains one or two items for whose presence in the columns of the official publication it is rather difficult to account, unless they may be regarded as THE London and China Express gravely curiosities. One of these items is a announces in the leading columns of ita petition from the Committee of the Man- latest issue that "it is proposed by per mo Temple, in the Hollywood Road, and sons interested in Hongkong to call the certain official notes and communicatione attention of the Secretary of State to the in regard to the same. This Committee Extraordinary step taken by Governor Five Districts "whatever they may London contemporary has lately favoured consists of shop-keepers appointed by the Hennessy in appointing Mr Ng Choy

as Acting Attorney General," befor the management of the Temple They petition "with reference to a united us with some rather remarkable items of service for the dead to be held on behalf intelligence and comments with reference of the whole of Hongkong in celebration to affairs in the Far East-most of them of the birthday of the gods of literature apparently, as in this instance, emanating and war." Doubtless the majority of from this part of the world. This, how. our readers in Hongkong have witnessed ever, is the most wonderful item of all one or more of the celebrations which The Editor of the London and China Ea 11 8.0-Meeting of Shareholders of the take place annually at the large joss Press will probably be surprised to learn China Sugar Refining Co, Limited, at bouse in question. The petitioners crave that this is the first intimation that the community here, or Mr Ng Choy himself, Mesara J., Matheson & Co.'s office permission of the Government to held a similar festival this year, commencing on

has nceived of his appointment to the FRIDAY, February 21;

Goods per Hesperia undelivered after this the 22nd instant and lasting for five Acting Attorney Generalship, or to any

date subject to rent.

days. Many foreign spectators of the other official position of a similar kind Sazunday, February 22

celebration have no doubt wondered in the Colony. Had the appointment Noon. Brisbane leaves for Singapore, do what the particular purposes it was in been made, we might quite agree with Noon.-French Mail leaves tax forte of tanded to serve were, The Committee our contemporary's remarks that "it is

Call and Europe.

enlighten us on the point in the course impossible to say to what length: His 9p.m.-Meeting of Victoria Lodge.

of the petition. They pray for permission Excellency's native tender cies will load to erect on the steps in front of the bim," and that "we may yet me a Chi MONDAY, February 24:---

Temple a matshed, covered with cloth vese judge of the Supreme Court of the and extending to the gutter to get while we trust that the "persons inter British Colony of Hongkong." Mean opposite the Temple, on the slope, a bamboo screen, in order to post therested in Hongkong" will not persist it the list of subscribers to open the their determination to call the atten religious ceremonies in the place on the tion of the Secretary of State to the 22nd February, aut to continue them to extraordinary step taken hy Governor the night of the 27 b 1 to exhibit lanterns Hennessy," in making this appointments and groups of statuetter, with music and and that the great dissatisfaction silk festoons; to scatter paper money evinced at His Excelleney's unparallelled died on land or ses, thirty members of for the release from purgatory of all who proceeding will speedily subside

the Committee proceeding during the night of the 27th to Mount Davis to burn paper clothes for the benefit of the Government to grant their request, so will be conducted by the Rev. J. O. Edge.. dead, The petitioners appeal to the Tata services at Union Church to-morrow

that both spirita and men may mutually

2.30 pm. Meating of Shareholders of The Chins Fire Insurance Co., Limited, at No. 89, Queen's Road. 8pm Meeting of Shareholders of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Limited, at Club Chambers. p.m.-American Mall Isaves for Yoko homa and San Francisco. ap..Micating of United Service Lodge TUESDAY, February 28-

Noon-Naval Contrast Tenders close for

the Bupply of Provisions. p.m.-Sale of Household Forniture, &

at Mr Loring's residence, Arbuthnot Bond.

WEDNESDAY, February 20:---

Hongkong Fire Insurance Co.,Limited, pa-Meeting of shareholders of The

at No. 7, Queen's Road. SATURDAY, March 1

The British steamer Numod reports Loft Foochow at 11.25 am. the 12th lost Passed Co.'s ste. Douglas in River. Ar mai rived Amoy at 7.00 am on the 18th, to

derate N.E. winds and fine weather, Left Amoy at 4.68.p.m. same day. Arrived at 2 pm-Sale of Lusitano Theatre, To-day's Advertisements, Swatow a: 6,45 am, on 14th, 88. Festo left 4.80 p.m. for Amoy, Left Swatow at FOR SHANGHAL.

8.50 p.m. Passed a steamer off Tide Polot The Steamship

apm. 14th insta stating N.E, and a HESPERIA Castle line steamer off Single leland on the JURAEKSEN, Master, will be 15th; Hail light wind, fine weather, nad despatched for the above Portsmooth sea to part. In Foochow Chinese oh MONDAY, the 17th lustant, at 3 pm, oruiser Ling Feng, and 5, 6. Europe. In

For Freight or Passage, apply to

Amoy R. 8. Emtay, and Taiwan. Ia Bwa tow i Ohluess cruiser 7sicho, B. B. Chafen, fo17 Feresia, sod Tungching,

STEMSSEN & Og Hongkong, February 18, 1870,

Moxnay, March 10:

8 p.m.-Meeting of Shafeholders of The Chinese Insurance Co., Limited, at No. 38, Queen's Road, SATURDAY, March 15;----

8p.m.-Osoldental & Oriental §,8, 65

Steamer las res for Yokohama and Sap Frensises on or about this déje,

rejoice."

LOCAL AND GENERAL

The Government, it is almost needless E. the Governor and Mrs. Hennesy to add, does not venture to offend the returned from Canton to-day by the Ichungs "spirits," or to deprive the departed " of their clothes, sent up to them in circles Ws learn that a telegram has been resolved and alouds of smoke, by refusing the to the effect that dezeral Grant has left prayer of the Committe The Acting India on bis way to Hongkong. Colonial Becretary forwards the petition

to the Hon, the Surveyor General

for report the Hon. the Sarveyor We learn that the O, &.0. §. § Biblë. General reports that the celebration with the Ban Frapshoo mails of Blad Jenig