Anetions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
O BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUC TION shortly, on a day to be hereafter named, unless previously dis- posed of by private contract,
Notices to Consigneés.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
8. 8. AMAZONE.
NOTICE.
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements.
TE
NOTICE.
RUSSELL & Co., Agenta.
Hongkong, July 10, 1879.
-----PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP Co.
THE Authority to Bign Bill of Lading by this COMPANY'S STEAMERS, granted THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY,
to Mr. J. J. HOWARD, is hereby re- "JONSIGNERS of Cargo per B. Svoked, and Mr. C. L. GORHAM is autho-
Indus, from London, in conneorized to Sign until farther notice. Situate at East Point, Hongkong, now tion with the above Steamer, are hereby in Complete Working Order, and Captaformed that their Goods are being able of Distilling upwards of 2,000 landed and stored at their risk at the Com- Gallons daily. The Property is of a most pany's Godown whence delivery may be valuable nature, comprising THREE obtained immediately after landing. PIECES OF GROUND close to the water, viz:-Inland Lots Nos. 749, 781 and 782, with the Substantially Built DWELLING House and BUSINESS PRE- HISES, erected specially for the purpose only a few years since, together with the MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILLS, VATS, STOCK, and TRADE FURNITURE and Fir
TINGS.
For further Particulars, apply to
Mesara SHARP, TOLLER, and.
JOHNSON,
Solicitors, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong.
Hongkong, March 5, 1879.
No
-Intimations
NOTIFICATION.
Katego
OTICE I hereby given that a Section, about 64 miles, of the Company's GUTZLAFF NAGASAKI CABLE has been RE- LAID from the South to the North of the PARKER, SADDLES and BARBEN ISLANDS in a curve from GUTZLAFF to the NORTH SAD- DLE, running along ELLIOT, CHESNEY and BLDE SADDLE, about mile distant, and from the NortH SADDLES LIGHT, boaring South, 1 mile distant, in an E. by S, direc- tion about 81 miles, passing the BAREBN TANDS until these bear W. N. distance 6 miles, when the Cable is again spliced into the old Line running in a straight Line about E. N. E. till midway between PAZLAN ROCK and MeacSIMA (Asses Ears). on the coast of Japan.
GEORGE J. HELLAND, General Agent,
GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH
COMPANY,
HEAD OFFICE,
Shanghai, June 20, 1879, -
F
NOTICE,
TROM the 1st or OCTOBER, DR EASTLAUKE will receive his Parters at bla new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALLM
Hongkong, September 28, 1878.
Ꭰ.
DENTAL NOTICE,
R ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI during the Summer Months, leaving HONGKONG On the 1st of April next, and returning about lat November.
Hongkong, February 10, 1879,
Not Responsible for Debts.
Jeither the Captain, the Agents, nor
Naish
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crow of the following Vessele, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:--
G. C. TRUFANT, British ship, Captain G.. Thomas-Messageries Maritimes.
Catia, British 3-m. schooner, Captain Drew.--Douglas, Lapralk & Co.
MONTIARA, German schooner, Captain Schuledere.-Slemsson & Co.
CANDACE, British 3-m, schooner, Capt. Candler. Chinese.
SCOTLAND, British steamer, Capt, Wm. Atkinson-Russell & Co.
Notices to orianees
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE 8. S. Venice having arrived from The above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Billa
T
of Lading to the Undersigned for counter-
signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goode.
unless intimation is received from the Cen Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, signeos, before WEDNESDAY, the 9th Inst., at 9 a.m., requesting it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,
Goods remaining unclaimed after Tuks-
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS,
July 9, Yottung, British steamer, 380, DA; the 16th Instant, at Noon, will be D. MoDougall, Swatow July 8, General,
best to rent and landing charges.
KWOK ACHEONG.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong, July 8, 1870,
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'To-day's Advertisements,
FOR MANILA
The Steamship
"ESMERALDA," Captain CULLEN, will be de- spatched for the above Port, at 4 p.m. TO-MORROW, the 11th Inst.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, July 10, 1879.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA. · The Steamship
"VENIDE"
P. RHODE, Commander, will Ports on THURSDAY, the 17th Inst,, at be despatobed for the above 3 o'alook.p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. " Hongkong, July 10, 1879.
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CALCUTTA.
The Steamship
"JAPAN,"
Capt. GARDNER, will be de. spatched for the above Ports
on THURSDAY, the 17th Inst., at 8 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.
·
Hongkong, July 10, 1870.
-July 9, Hanger, U. S. gunboat, R. Boyd, Amoy July 7.
July 10, Pegasus, H. M. sloop, 1124, B. N. 8. Hood, Singapore June 28.
July 10, Hopewell, British barque, 578, Langlois, Nagasaki June 14, Coal,
MASTEL
July 10, Menelaus, British steamer, 1659, Billinge, Liverpool May 20, vis ports of call, and Singapore July 3, General.- BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
DEPARTURES. July 10, Amasons, for Shanghal 10, Pallas, for Biogo.
CLEARED,
Tartar, for Tientsin. Clara, for Guam. Ningpo, for Shanghai. Fuyew, for Shanghai. Staut, for Nagasaki. Washi, for Touron.
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Por Menelaus, from Liverpool, do, Mr Rose Shakespere, and 298 Chinese.
DEPARTED.
Per Amazone, for Shanghai: from Bongs kong, Don Juan Margal, Prince de Lisle. Montreal, Duke de Blacss, Baron Méchin, Mr Oka, 3 Europeans, and 2 Chinese; from Naples, Mr Marmont; from Singapore, 1 Chinese,
Per Fuyow, for Shanghai, 60 Chluase.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British barque Hopewell reporis: Light variable winds on passage from jy17.9.E. to B.S.W. and fine weather generally, From Lamook Islands calms and light airs
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM from 8. E. July 9th, wind S.. moderate
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
8. S. KAISAR-İ.HIND.
NOTICE
Camed Vessel from London, Bombay JONSIGNEES of Catgo by the above,
and intermediate Porte-and in connection with the Nepan from London, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Godowns at West Point, whenos delivery can be obtained from this date.
will be subject to rent.
Goods not delivered by the 16th. Instant
unless intimation to the contrary be re Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, ceived before 4 p.m. To-DAY.
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, July 10, 1879.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO AND YOKOHAMA..
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Tax, having arrived from the above THE Steamship China, Captain LACH Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby re- quented to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, sod to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, July 10, 1879.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
once landed and stored at Uonsignees riak T structions to sell by Public Austion, Cargo Impeding the discharge will be at THE Undersigned bas received in-
and expense.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, July 4, 1879.
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FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
MEE Steamship Japan, T. S. GARDNER, Commander, baving arrived from the above Forte, Cousigueds of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Billa of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Gooda.
Cargo Impeding her discharge will be at anse landed and stored at Consignees' rink and expense.
D. SASSOON, SONS & Co., Agenta. Hongkot, July 7, 1870.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
0°
OK
TUESDAY,
the 15th July, at 2 pm., at the Resi dence of G. R. LAMMERT, Esq., Carlton
Terrace, Spring Gardens,
The whole of the
and fine, afternoon wind B.E. to North fresh and squally with rain. Arrived in port at 6.80 a.m. on the 10th July 3rd, poke German barque (Signals) L.KNI from Newobwang to Hongkong, 28 days out, off Ookzeu Islands.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
For MACAO AND SHANGHAL-
MAILS will close;
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
Shipping.
4 pm – Emeralda leaves-for-Manila: Auction. 2p.m.-Sale of Household Farniture, &c., at Mr J. G. Smith's residence, No. 3, Blue Building, Praya East.
Miscellaneous. Transfer Books of Hongkong Hotel Co., Limited, closed from this date to 25th Instant.
General Memoranda.
SATURDAY, July 12;—
[NO. 4094 JULY 10, 1879.
Dr. Ayres Himself. In his report for | A CONSIGNMENT of Chinese lepsts arrived 1877, the Colonial Surgeon pointed out here per P.M. 8.8. China yesterday, from that flogging with the cat on the back or San Francisco, and we have not-yet he shoulders which he was then happy to what the Government purpose doing with
BBY
had been stopped pending enquiry these interesting Imports. The Houlth caused a difficulty of breathing and pain
in the chest, besides marking the man Officer very properly asked for iustruotions indelibly for lie. He recommended, thean to their disposal, there being no hospitaj substitution of flogging on the breech avaliable here; and every care was, we with a rattan; and this is what the believe, taken regarding them. They will Doctor said about this punishment
"It is quite as painful and covere, most probably be sent to Canton, no injury is done to any internal organ, the
sors produced is similar Tart Superintendent of the E, E, A. and and takes as long, sometimes longer, China Telegraph. Company Informs us that to heal, and the man is marked for he has telegraphic advices, to the effect that
5 p.m.-Somerset leaves for Singapore, &o.life, but on a part which need not be SUNDAY, July 13-
Porta
10 a..-Kwangtung leaves for Coast MONDAY, July 14-
6B-Atalanta leaves for Holhow, do 9 p.m.-St. John Lodge, No. &18 S.C.,
Regular Meeting. 9p.m.-Dramatic Performance at the
Garrison Theatre, TUESDAY, July 15:-
Colwyn leaves for San Francisco. Noon, English Mail leaves tor Ports
of Call and Europa. Noon.-Sale of Household Furniture, at Mr G. R. Lammert's realdence, Spring
Gardene.
Goods per Amazone undelivered after Noon, subject to rent and landing charges. 9pm-Dramatic Performance at the
Garrison Theatre
WEDNESDAY, July 16:
Goods per Kaisar-i-Hind not delivered
after this date subject to rent. THURSDAY, July 17-
Sp.m.-American Mall leaves for Yoko-
hama and San Francisco.
3 p.m.-Ocean leaves for Port Darwin,
Cooktown, do
As the F.&O. Company meeting held in London, the Chairman raised the question whether the new vowels for the Company would in fatare be constructed of steel instead of Iron, Another remark of interent
reforming." The seeds of constitutional ance Company's steamer Edinburgh has visible, and he at least has a chance of the Telegraph Construction and Maisten-
disease had been Bown, continued Dr arrived at Penang with the new cable, and special enquiry into the matter would Malacos will probably be completed de Ayres, by floggings on the back, and that the section between that port, and prove the correctness of his views, Sunday next. Until the Malasca-Singe- Now, without again going into the ques- tion whether Commissioners Wells and pore section is laid, telegrams hence to O'Brien did or did not bear out the Malacos will have to go via Penang. opinion of Dr Ayres, it would have been most interesting to have heard from the Colonial Surgeon how the new system has soted, and in how far it has met the expectations formed regarding it by its supporters. Unfortunately, how- ever, no mention whatever is made of flogging and the public will probably was, that more space would be devoted to regard this fact as curious. Speaking of cargoes and less to passengers than hitherto, Gaol matters, Dr Ayres dwells foraibly as the Company must now look more to upon the overcrowded state of the freight and leas to passengers than hitherto, Hospital, as well as of the prison cells Mr Sutherland (formerly of Hongkong, Dow generally; and it would appear that the patients in Hospital have less cubic Managing Director) drew attention to the space than the prisoners who are not fast that, owing to the opening of the Buen sick. What Governor Hennessy meant Canal, they had not to keep such large when he spoke of the "horrible" at-stors as formerly the outlying properties
3 p.m.Venice and Japan leave for Bin-mosphere in the Gaol may be what the in India, China, do, had also been reduced
Colonial Surgeon here speaks of "The to very narrow limits.
gapore, &c. Transfer Books of the China Traders' Insurance Co., Limited, closed from this date to 31st Instant, ipolusive. TUESDAY, July 22:-
Noon.French Mail leaves for Ports of
Call and Europe,
FRIDAY, July 25-
9.30 p.m.-Meeting of Shareholders of the H. K. Hotel Co., Ld., at Hong- kong Hotel.
THURSDAY, July 31-
2.30 p.m.-Meeting of Shareholders of the Chlua Traders Insurance Co., Ld, at the Head Office, Hongkong.
FRIDAY, August 1-
close atmosphere of the cells and corridors at unlocking time in the
morning is very bad, but all these In addition to the public entertainments in things have been reported on many store for us, we are promised another times by myself and others." It was treat in the middle of September. Mr only last year that the worthy Doctor George Norville, well known here, writes to informed us in this wise :-"One great us from Madras, to say that Mr John improvement introduced into the Gaol
this year (1877), has been the dry earth Jack's Dramatie Company (of which he is system of conservancy in the cells; before general manager) expect to be here about was introduced, the effluvium in the which would, no doubt, have a good run this important sanitary improvement that time. They are playing "Our Boys," morning in the corridors at unlocking here. The Madras papers which we have hour was very great, now no disagreeable
8 p.m.-Ocaldental & Oriental 8. B. Co.'s not seem to agree exactly; which is to way of the whole company. To those who smell is detected." These statements de seen, peak in the most highly appreciative
Steamer leaves for Yokohama and Sab Francisco.
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
Established A.D. 1841
香港大藥房
A. S. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS
07
be regretted, na upon these and such re- know "Our Boys," it may be interesting presentations the "Colony may be called to know that Mr John Jack appears as Mga argued statement of his views on the upon to incur large expenditure, After Parkyn Middlewick, the retired butterman ; a vigorous and apparently closely Mr G. Crofton, as Sir Geoffrey Champney,
oplum eating and opium-smoking dis Baronet; Mr Frank Stuart as Talbot eussion in which the Colonial Sur-Champney, the Baronet's son; and Mr geon deals with the criticism of George Norville, as the Butterman's son ; the Friend of China-Dr. Ayres re Misa Annie Firmin as Mary Melrose, the marks on the altered type of prisoners poor consin; Miss Emily Blain as Violet now finding their way into Gaol. He Melrose, the heiress; and Mrs Norville, as Bays Instead of the study, desperados Mies Clarissa Champney, the Baronet's and pirates that used formerly to form the majority of the prisoners, we have alater, and also as Belinda, a lodging house now a considerable number of weak and slavey.
Per Ningpo, at 10.30 am. To-morrow, DaUggists' Sundries, NuMERRY, REQUI- broken-down prisoners in for minor
the 11th inst., instead of as pro viously notified,
}
For MANILA,➡
Per Esmeralda, at 3.30 p.m. To-morrow,
the 11th inst.
For YOKOHAMA,~
Per B. S. China, on Saturday, the 12th Inst. Regletry ceases at 11.15 a.m. Mail closes at 11.30 a.m. Pald Cor. respondence may then be posted in the moveable box on board the Packet.
For SHANGHAL-
Per 8. 8. Kaser-i-Hind, on Saturday, the 12th inst. Registry cases at 10.45 am. Mail closes at 11 am Late Letters received from 11.10 to IL30 with 18 cents Late Fee Paid Cor.
respondence muy then be posted in the moveable box on board the
For SAIGON.-
Packet.
SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMBRICAN, AND FRENCH PATUNY MEDICINES MANUFACTURERS
OF
Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonio Water, Gingerade, Poisen Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aersted Waters. The Manufactory is under direct and continuous Huropean Supervision, Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
MARRIAGES.
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offences, such as petty thefts, gambling, Tax Supreme Court was to have eat to- begging, and committing naisances, whe day to hear an appeal in a case in which a spend a great deal of time in Hospital man was convicted before the Magistrate and have to be put to light work all
the time they are in confinement. They of being in possession of a certain quantity are a great trouble and anxiety and in of prepared opium without a license. Bis many cases the loss of freedom is about defence was that he had only opium drom the only punishment that can be per- in his possession, and it was argued that mitted, with that exception they have this was not opium in the meaning of the never been as well off in all their lives, ordinance. It was now for the Supreme The separate cells and the new diet scales
have been very useful in dealing with Court to decide the question. The Counsel in thia class of prisoners." It is fortunate the case, the Hon. J. Russell, Acting At- for Mr Hennessy's proposed separate torney General, for the Crown, instructed system schem that a special class of pri- by the Crown Solicitor, and Mr Hayllar," sonera has arisen to illustrate the beanties
The Chief
On the 81st May, at the church of St. John of Jerusalem, South Hackney, ROBERT of such a plan of segregation. From the Q., instructed by Mr Dunya, for the MARSHALL, of 76, Evering villas, Evering- description given of its numbers, this appellant, were ready to go on. road, Upper Clapton, and late of Manila, class is clearly not suited for flogging Justice said the last that had been beard to Erry M. THOMPSON, of London. Per Penedo, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday, ing-orous, by the Rev. R. Isherwood, Ca- does who commit crimes of violence, for
with the cat on the back: that luxury is of Me Francis was that he was at Kowloon; On the 29th May, at St. Martin's Char-rightly reserved for the sturdy despera- he hoped he was there still; he trusted ke MENT SHARPE, of Calcutta, to ELLEN JANE, which description of offence alone has
was not at the bottom of the barbour, hai Widow of the late J. T. Brand, of Shang public fogging ever been administered.
The publisation of this issue commenced might well go hand in hand.
The cat and the separate cell, therefore, at 8.20 p.m.
the 19th inst.
For AMOY AND SHANGHAL-
Per Menelaua, at & p.m., on Saturday,
the 12th inst...
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SUEZ,
AND LONDON.--
Per Antenor, at 5 p.m., on Saturday, the
12th inat.
For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOODROW. THE CHINA MAIL.
Per Kwangtung, at 9 a.m., on Sunday,
the 19th just.
for HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG, (with Mails for Pakhoi and Hanoi).➡ t. Per Atalanta, at 9 ́am, on Sunday, the
13th inst.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, & For PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN,
(Mostly English make),
SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, &c--> Pur Ocean, at 280 p.m., on Thursday, the 17th ist. Private ship rates,
comprising: English-made Crimson Rep- covered Drawing-room Suite, in Walnut Wood.
LOCAL AND GENERAL, The AUSTRALIAN MALze (via Torres Straits), may be expected here about the 11th or 12th in- stant, by the E, and A. steamer Somerset.
He presumed the case would have to be adjourned, The Counsel offering no ob jection, the duo was a journed til to- morrow at 10.30, (barring Mr. Francia" arrival before noon to-day, in which case they would be called together at once.)
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1879.
The weather this morning caused consider. Tua delivery of the American mail was be-able anxiety, end at 7.80, when the Bare- THERE is apparently some delay in the gun at 8.80 a.m. yesterday, production of the departmental reports.
meter reached its lowest point 29-680, have hitherto appeared in the Govern- We are informed by the Agents (Mesam things snug for a "blow." for the year 1878, Those doonments
many residents on shore and afloat, made year-except that of the Colonial Suratz, Hector, from Liverpool, left Singapore and things looked and felt gusty. At ment Gazette not later than April of each Butterfield & Swire), that the O. 8. 8.00, 'a fired, wo presume from the Police Hulk, A gun was geon, which was published last year in for this port this afternoon (10th). the Gasetts of 6th July. The report on
about 8 o'clock, however, the Barometer
English made Walnut Inlaid Centre The Australian Contract Packet Somerset,peared in the beginning of April this at 8 p.m., the mail having been landed at coming feebler, the scare passed off, com MAILS BY THE TORRES STRAITS PACKET. the Government Schools for 1878 ap- Tas delivery of the English wall was begun
Table and Card Tables, Canterbury, Canton Blackwood Tables
Chimney Glasses, Chromos, Pictures, Crystal Gosaliers, Carpets, Ruge, French Clock, and Ornaments.
English-made Mahogany Bookcase and jy14 Books.
Teakwood Extension Dining Table, Sideboard, and Whatnots į Dinner, Des- Bert, and Breakfast Sets, Glassware and Plated Ware.
HOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, ¡ONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in thelf Bula of Bading to the Undezsigned for counter. klausture, and take immediate delivery, Tile Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Ex Yangles, AME (in diamond) } Nas.16/17, Or., Zonzet Flannel, from L'don. Ex Dj mnah. TOL 87 pkgs. Nuts, from Singapore,
G. ORAMPEAUX, §.
Hongkong, July 8, 1970,
English-made Mahogany Dining room
Chairs,
Green Rep covered Bedroom Suite. Tron Bedsteads; English-made Maho gany Wardrobe, with Plate Glass Door Mahogany Bureau, Marble-top Wash stand and Toilet Table,
A Cottage Piano by Bachstein, Berlin.
&c.,
Catalogues will be leased, and the whole to be on view on and after Mon day, the 14th Instant,
TERMS OF SALE-As.customary:
J. M, ARMSTRONG, Auctioner.
- Hongkong July 10, 1879,
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began to rise steadily, and the equalis be paratively, little damage having resulted from the puffs which were. experienced. The Powan left the Canton Wharf about
will be despa ched from Hongkong, of year; and Dr Ayres report, dated the SATURDAY, the 12th instant, with 18th of May, comes to light in the 6.20. The delay from the mall's arrival Mails for Slogapore Thursday Inland, Gaustle of yesterday, the 9th July, peoried was just an hour and a half, Cooktown, Cleveland Bay, Bowen, What has become of the yearly re- The Rev. John Grifith, D. D., who no- 7 o'clock, and the Ichony followed about Keppel Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Tha mania, New Zealand, Fiji, and Mal- ports on the Post Office, and the bourne.
Correspondence cannot be Registered after
Police, and that from the Harbour companied Lord Amberat to China sa of an hour afterwards. Fortunately there faster, it is difficult to divine, unless Chaplain in 1818, died at Cheltenham on was very little damage done on the water, The Mails will be closed at 4 80 p.m. Sup with those for the year 1878-a fent
.15 p.m.
the authorities purpose embodying them May 29th, in his ninetieth year,
The Coluy and Vigilant rolled rather plementary mail on board with 10 cents which few months' furthes delay will Ar the special meeting of the O. B. C., for heavily, nearly going on their beam late for till time of departure con Correspondence for Bouthern and Western place within the bounds of probability, the election of four how directors, held in exde; the steamer Japan dropped a spare
Australia can be sent by this route if In a Crown Colony, where comparatively de ired, but sa a general rule it is little is known of the doings of the heads
on the 4th, Mr Peter G. Laurie anchor; and the P. & O. tugboat, oraised better to send it vil Galle.
ty of Hongkong) was a candidate, about the barbour, all morning. Great Hongkong, July 5, 1879.
of departments, it is due to the public july12 and to the officers mentioned that the
and just escaped being placed on the Board numbers of junks went round for shelter annual account of their stewardship should of Direction.
Behind Stone cutter's Island, where they remained for the greater part of the day.
MAILE BY THE BRITISH PACKET. The British Contract Packet hedios,
will be despatched, on TUESDAY, The Colonial Surgeon's Report is dnare due bere by the next English Mail, and the trees all over the Colony, and one was the 15th Instant with Malls to and usually lengthy this year, and contains Dep. Insp. General Wells will then be uprooted in front of the German Club, through the United Kingdom and many suggestive remarks in addition to relieved from duly at Mount Shadwoly Several venetians came to grief, and tiles Europe vid Brindin or Southampton; the usual subjects of record. There is one Hospital, Mr McMurray is booked for found the street level; but no seeldent has to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, matter however, which we regret has not
been touched upon vit, the effect of Hongkong by the ass steamers By the been reported, except that of the cargo the new system of prirase Bogging on Celtic Monarch, which steamer left London boat mentioned below, the bresch which has been inaugurated on 29th May, Motams Alfred and Thomas partly owing to representations made by ↑ Firmoen are passioner for this port |
not be pigeon-holed any longer than is Dar. Insp, General Breen and Mea Breen Considerable damage has been done among absolutely necessary.
Burmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt,
Malte, and Gibraltar,
N.B.This Packet carries an mails for the Australian Colonies, 3, or 6. Africa, nor for Mauritius,
As might be expected the Public Gardens
were somewhat damaged by the storm of
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