fotices to Consignees
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND
THE
SINGAPORE,
Intimations,
NOTICE.
HONGKONG COMMERCIAL EX-
CHANGE.
HE Steamship Lydia, Capt. PAULSEN,
having arrived from the above Ports," Consignces of Cargo are heroby informed that their Goods are being landed and THE EXCHANGE ROOMS in MARINE
T stored at thoir risk into the Godowns of House, Queen's Road Central, are the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Open Daily for the use of MEMBERS from Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless! Notice to the contrary be given before 3 p.m, TO-DAY.
Cargo romaining undelivered after the 29th Instant will be subject to rent
No Fire Insurance has been effected.. Bills of Lading will be countorsigned by
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, July 23, 1879,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
jy80
Special Days-TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, from 12 to 12.30 and 4 to 4.50 p.m.
Applications for admission as Mombers to be addressed to
E. GEORGE,
Bongkong, June 18, 1879.
Becretary.
Undersigned bave been appointed TSOLE AGENTS for Hong and China for the Sale of their LEAD by the MECKERNICU MINING SOCIETY.
MEYER & Co.
STEAMER CELTIC MONARCH, Hongkong, Jane-27, 1879,
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND
THIS
SINGAPORE.
THIS Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being lauded at their risk by Messrs NORTON & Co., whence delivery may be obtained,
Consignees wishing to receive their Gooda on the Wharf are at liberty to do go,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before Noon TO-DAY.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 2nd August A. c. will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Consignees are also informed that, before delivery can be obtained, they will be re- quired to sign the Average Bond and is give Approved Guarantee for Contribution to General Average.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
MELCHERS & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, July 28, 1879.
1731
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY,
S. 8. BOKHARA.".
E
i
NOTICE. JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above.
Vessel from London, Bombay
and intermediato Ports and in connection with the Australia from London, are hereby Informed 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,
Goods not delivered by the 2nd August will be subject to rent.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless Intimation to the contrary be re- ceived before Noon To-MerköW,
Á, McIVER,
Superintendent,
Hongkong, July 25, 1879.,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE BRITISH SHIP AGNES MUIR, FROM LONDON.
#27′′
To-day's Advertisements.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company's Steamship
"TIBRE."
Commandant REYNIER, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, July 29, 1879.
**NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Company' Steamship
"PEIHO,"
THE CHINA MAIL.
**CARGO.
Inwards. Per S. 8. City of Tolio, from San Francisco, &c., 1,201 pkgu, Finb, 41,815 bags Flour, 23 pigs. Ginseng, 2,200 flasks Qutoksilvor, 677 pkgs. Shrimp, 1,314 pkga, Shrimp Sbeli, and 1,028 pligs. Sundries.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.. MAILS will close:- For YOKOHAMA,-
Per Bellona, at 3:30 p.m. To-morrow,
the 80th inst
For YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.--
Per Celtic Monarch, at 1.30 p.m., on
Wednesday, the 30th inst.
For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW.- Per Namoa, at 9.30 am, on Thursday,
the Slat inst.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mail Packet Oceanic will
be despatched on FRIDAY, the lat August, with Mails for Amoy, Japan, San Francisco the United States Canada, Honolula, Peru, de, which will be closed as follows,-- 2.15 .M. Registry ceases. 2.30 P.M. Post-Office closes, but Lotters (except for Non-Union Countries) may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 18 cente extra Postage until the time of departure. Correspondence for Non-Unton West Indies
(except the Bahamaa and Hayti), Monte Video, Paraguay, and Uruguay cannot be sent by this route. Hongkong, July 24, 1879,
aut
MAILS BY THE FENCE PACKBI.—
he French Contract Packot Amazone, aill he despatched on TUESDAY,' the 5th August, with Malla to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, via Naples; to Salgen, Straits Settlements, Batesvia, Burmah, Ceylon, Indis (via Madras), Australia, New
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW
Shipping.
2
resistance. The military were then called out, who fired at the mob, wounding many, of whom two have since died, and eupturing
(No. 5010.-JULY 29, 1879,
and D'Aguilar Street, down the Queen's Road and I'rays, up again to No. 6 Polis Station, and from there to the P. & 0.
5 p.m.-Celtic Monarch leaves for Yoko- nearly a hundred prisoners. Large quanti Wharf, where a matsbed was erected. In
hams, &c.
Meeting.
5.30 p.m.-Meeting of Victoria Recrea-
tion Club at the Bath House.
Amusement.
9 p.m.-Operatic Performance.
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, of their depredations on our neighbours.
Established A.D. 1841.
香港大藥房
יו
A. S. WATSON & Co.. FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGINIS, IMPORTERS
07
Davqcisra' Sundries, Nursery Requi SITES, TOILET Requisizas, EnGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS
OF
Soda Water, Lemonado, Tonic Water, -Gingerade; Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters, The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876,
ties of arms and ammunition were seized. the matshed wore tables laden with vianda By last accounts, peace was restored. We of every description spread out for the use understand this outbreak has long been of the mourners and friends generally. The threatened and was not altogether unex-Kiung Chow was also alongside the wharf pected. The Singapore Secret Societies are for the use of the tons of hundreds who strongly suspected as being connected with were congregated thore. The son of the it. Should Chia prove to be correct, it is to deceased lady, Mr Kwok Acheong, accom- be hoped that strong measures will be panied by his son aud brother, were ja the adopted with the headmen of these postilout matsbed in Chinese mourning costume, triads, which, not contented with creating The coffin containing the body was expected disturbances here, must make this the basis to arrive on board the Kiung Chow between
two and three o'clock, The Kiung Chow will-probably-sail-to-night at ten, that hour being fixed for her departure, for Canton. RETURN of Visitors to the City. Hall Mr Kwok Acheong, who, for reasons Library and Museum for the work ending generally known, does not care about July 6th 1879:-
visiting Canton unless well protected, goes European. Chinese as purser of the Kiung Chou, Captains
38
*893 Goggins and Love will be in charge of the 343 craft during the trip. The procession 292 extended considerably over smile in 327 | length, there being more than two thousand 329. mourners and others taking part therein. 439 We hear from a Chinese source that Mr Sunday Achaong has set aside a sum of twenty thousand dollars to bear the expenses o the funeral. The fact that the deceased lady had seen seven generations, and was (as wo have already stated) the honoured progenitor of a large and widely-extended domestic circle, adds much interest to the ceremonies of to-day.
Monday, July 21st, Tuesday, 22nd, 50 Wednesday, 23rd, 64 Thursday, Friday Saturday, Sunday,
24tb
48
25th
83
26th, 42 27th, .33
Totals Grand total, 2486.
364 ~-2,122
Tax Chinese at Shanghai have become possessed of a manis for taking drives, and the animals which draw them unqucation. ably suffer a great deal of cruel treatment, The Courier writes
HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAM-BOAT CO., LIMITED. One form in which this eruel treatment
The half-yearly general meeting of the exhibits itself, is in compelling foeble look above Company was held in their office thi ing ponies to drag vehtoles, crowded with afternoon, when Hon, W. Keswick, Chair- Chiasmen, for miles under the blazing rayman of the Company presided, and there of a mid-day sun. This driving out of by The publication of this istus commenced Chinamen is, anyway, becoming a positive were also present:-Messrs E. R. Bolitios, nuisance, and the mania seems on the in- cresae. It may, however, be added at the same time that all the cruelty is not on the part of the Chiness We yesterday saw a pony with an ugly sore, where it would be chafed by the girth, being driven by a European.
at 8.40 p.m,
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JULY 29, 1879.
Zealand, Tasmania, Fiji, Aden, Soy- THE CHINA MAIL. chelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Suez, and Alexandria. This is the best opportunity for forwarding Corro spondence to E.. Africa, the Cape, St. Helena, and Ascension. The usual boura will be observed in closing
the Mails, do.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.
LOCAL AND GENERAL The next INDIAN MAILS are expected on or about the 1st proximo, by the Calcutta opium
steamers.
GREENITT
A. MacIver, W. Reiners, H. Smith, H. H
Nelson, D. Gillies, T. Jackson, Mardfeldt W. M. Morgan, Vaucher, Hauschild, Abellá A. F. Pereira, W-Dolan, C. S. Taylor, R Deacon, E. L. Woodin, J. T. Chater, H, N Medy, D. MacCulloch, W. K. Hughes, and A. E. de Silva.
ONE of the notifications under the Indian Arms Act interfered most inconveniently
ad. The Government of India had nesion of the meeting he would take the re The Chairman said that with the permis with the practice of packing tea lá sheet wish to do this, and so the Governor port na read. The report dealt so full
Commandant PASQUALINI, will The United States Mail Packot City of THE delivery of the American mail was General in Council has been pleased to with all that had been interesting in th Tokio, will be despatched on FRI began at 2.50 this afternoon. The mail is an order excluding sheet lead so used history of the past six months that i
"from, the prohibitions and directions in
be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after, her arrival from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent.
Hongkong, July 29, 1879.
Not Responsible for Debts.
either the Captain, the Agents, nor Ovnere will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vesscle, during their stoy in Hongkong Harbour :---
CELTA, British 3-m. schoonor, Captain Drew.-Douglas, Lapṛaik & Co.
BEETHOVEN, German barque, Captain R. Haje. Melchers & Co.
?
was landed at 2,35,
We hear from a private source that the S.$. Ulysses, which left Liverpool on the 19th ulimo, arrived at Singapore on Sunday last, about 2 p.m.
the Indian Arms Aot,"
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION OF
MRS ACHEONG. By far the largest and most gorgeous procession that was ever seen in the streets
DAY, the 15th August, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &o. which will be closed as follows:- 2.15 .31. Registry coaues. 2.30 F.M. Post-Office closes, but Letters (except for Non-Union Countiles) may be posted on board the Packot with Late Fee of 18 conts extra Postage until the time of departure. Correspondence for Non-Union West Indies THE Hongkong and Volunteer Fire Bri-of longkong was witnessed this morning.
(except the
Bahamas and Hayti), gades met for practice this afternoon at Monte Video, Paraguay, and Uruguay five o'clock. The two Steam engines were cannot be sout by this route.
taken down to the Praya, the hand envines Hongkong, July 25, 1879.
up to Sayingpoon. There was a very fair muster, and everything passed off satisfac. torily. The new Steam engine, built to tho order of the Hongkong Government,
Quotations...
HONGKONG, July 29, 1879,
aulò
GUSTAV, Gorman barque, Captain J. OPIUM.-Now Pains, oath....$542h a 345 by Messra Shand, Mason & Co., of Len
Old
would be quite unnecessary for him t add to it. All that had occurred during the six months was given, with detail that were not usually made public. Th period to which this record applied had beas one of great anxiety and some misfortune The Company had been heavily fined on tw of their steamers, over $10,000, a fine whic he thought had been the misfortune and no the fault of the Company. Every precautio had been taken up to that time that coul the fault of an ordinance than of any be considered reasonable; and it was mor thing else that the Company had bee involved in loss,, The Directora hal take means to have the case represented t His Excellenes the Governor, and the had a hope that a. consideration their representations would lead to a mit gation if not the return of the entire fin The earnings of the Company had not bee bourne to that other from whence no opposition to contend with; and the Directo
did not think they gould look forward traveller has, as yet, returned, is also increasing these earnings so long as they he strong in the Chinese mind. However, if vigorous opposition to meet. Later on, a one were to judge from the supply of food, ter this public menting had dissolved, t
shareholders would remain for a short tim cooked and uncooked, that filled such a pro-in order that a private communication coul
The mother of one of the wealthiest Chinese merchants in Hongkong died cently. As is the custom with the Chinese, processions, bands of music, mourners of various descriptious, paid and otherwise, are considered to be the greatest marke of respect to the dead. The idea that the spirit of the dead requires something in the
New Bontos, cael, 502) 505 dou, was landed to-day," and is considered. shape of food during its journey from this so large as on previous occasions, even wit
cash,...
cash,
---Allowanco Tael, 6/12-
w Malwa, oredit, 750.
au2
Raben. Landstein & Co.
31
AGNES MUIR, British ship, Capt. James Lowe-Moyer & Co.
71
Old
"
SAINT MABK British steamer, Captain Johnson.Meyer & Co.
or
CLAN ALPINE, British steamer, Captain W. J. Rule, Captain.
21
"YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Vessel are requested to send
in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods;
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vosaol will be landed and stored at Cop- alguses' risk and expense,
J
MEYER & Co., Agents,
au3
Hongkong, July 26, 1879,
FROM LONDON & PORTS OF CALL,
HE Belt. S. 8. Sunbeam having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharf or Bosts delivery may be obtained.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 4th August will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, July 28, 1879.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO AND -YOKOHAMA.
aud
THE Crived from the above THE Steamship China, Captain LACE-
Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby re quested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Gooda.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
July 28, St. Mark, British steamer, 1098, Johnson, Saigon July 24, Rice.-MEYER & Co.
July 29, Pacific, German steamer, 69, Hernsheim, South Sea Islands (Yap) July. 20, General,-SIEMSSEN & Co.
July 29, Clan Alpine, British steamer, 1360, W, R. Rule, Hombay, via Singapore July 22, General,--CAPTAIN,
July 29, City of Tokio, American steamer, 5079, Maury, San Francisco July 1, and. Yokohama 22, Mails, General and Treasure ($166,950,28).-P. M. S. S. Co.
DEPARTURES.
July 29, Me-li, for Hotbow and Haiphong.
29, Teucer, for Singapore, &c.
29, Malara, for Europe, &c.
29, Carisbrooke, for Swatow and Amoy, 29, Lota, for Newchwang.
CLEARED.
Canton, for Bangkok. Taiwan, for Foochow Celia, for Foookow. Gesine Brons, for Chefoo.
Old Malwa, "credit, 775 Allowance Tacle, 6.
Exchange,
Bank, Wire....
Demand, ...
30 days' sight,
4 months' Eight,
Credits, 4
3
» demand,... Shanghat, demand,
+
3,7
3/7
3/8
32
38
Documentary, 4 months' sight, 3/8) India, Wire,...
221 221+ 721 80 days sight, Gold Leaf, 994 fine
*** 27/60 Sovereigns,
5/38
by the engineers of the Fire Brigade, to be & very valuable acquisition to those already in the Colony. The now engine is built on ap sutirely new principle.
aoals.
a
be made to them with regard to that oppos tion. That brought him to the order for ti
new steamer. The Directora saw that i opposition they had to face required th
Mr Reinors moved the re-election of t
THE S.S. Kiung Chow had a trial trip yes-minent part in the procesalon of to-day, he terday, starting from the F.&O. Wharf, or she, would labour under the impression down past Lema, and back to the Wharf, that the Chinese are of opinion that their An average speed of 8 knots was obtained. ethereal home is far distant from this ter.they should have the best, most se viceable and economical system that cou Extensive alterations have been made ou
restrial
sphere.
be conducted, and that it was necessary? The procession ataried this mornlag from bave a new boat to meet all the requir the Kiung Chow since her arrival from Hot How. The upper deck houses have the house of Mr Kwok Acheong at Westments of the traffic. Such a boat had bee ordered. The intention to send the Porad been removed; the Captain's room, with Point, some time between ten and elever off, was referred to and explained in the r -o'clock; in the front came trooper McDou other accommodation for officers, engineers gal and a Sikh Sergeant, both in full uniport. The expenses of the Kukiang h
been much larger than at last meeting the Shares.
and compradora, are very complete; thereform, and mounted on horseback, to clear had any idea would be the case. T Hongkong Bank, 53% prom.
are also two spacious compartments for pas image of twelve feet bigh came next, borne very far gone in her hull and the hull he
the way for those who came behind. An steamer on being opened up was found to Union Ins. Society of Canton, $1,300
sengers, There is ample accommodation on the shoulders of six stalwart coolies. had to be almost entirely reconstructe China Traders' Ins. Co., $1,500
for a great number of Chinese passengers, This was followed by standard-bearers and The cost bad been large, but they had no North China Ins. Co., Tls. 1.250
a band of Chinese musicians who seemed to the satisfaction of knowing that the vess Yangtze Ins. Assoc., TIs. 710
although we believe she will be restricted to play at pleasure, one or two of them leay- was in first rate order. Unfortunately s Chinese Insurance Co., $280
carrying about one hundred. The Kiunging off as they thought fit and entering into was wooden, but she was unequalled f B.K. Fire Ins. Co., $735
Chow is now one of the most compact vesasia conversation with their fellow-bandsmen in accommodation, speed and economy. Wi China Fire Ins. On., $175
a free and easy manner that was ludicrous these remarks the Chairman moved t H.K, & W. Dock Co., 4 % prem.
trading to and from Hongkong, and is an
in the extreme. The next object of in adoption of the report, and expressed HK. 0. # 1. S. hoạt Cứ, có của exact likeness of the S.S. Douglas on a small terest that appeared was a crowd of priests willingness to answer any question th Shanghai Steam Navigation, Tls. 11
with shevon beads, drossed in yellow and occurred to any shareholder with regard | China Coast St. Nav. Co., Tix. 90
black, who were supposed to be dolog a the accounts or anything relating to t Hongkong Gus Co., $70
chin chin for the soul of the departed, Company. Hongkong Hotel Co., $65
RECENT advices from Singapore report that (they, from enquiries made, are engaged at Mr A. E. da Silva seconded the adopti the following tea steamers have passed so much per diem, and are open to engage of the report (which we published on Satu China Sugar Refining Co., $1374 Chinese Imperial Loan of 1874, "nominal.
through after coaling-the Fleurs Castlements at any time, no pay no prayer" day night); and the motion was unanimous Do.
do. of 1877,
from Hankow on the 9th, the Bengloe from being their guiding maxim). After the carried. Foochow on the same day, the Breconshire priests, came a combination of temples, ban- Temperature.
from Amoy on the 12th, all for London, nere and garlands, boxes bearing the bodies retiring directors, Mr Keswick and Mr B (Taken at Messrs Falconer & Co.'s Premises, and the Glenfinlas on the 14th instant, for of pigs, sheep and goats raw and cooked, lilios, who were elegible for re-election.
New York direct. The Amoy paper states interpolated here and there with seot ons Queen's Road.)
Mr C. 8. Taylor naked whether it was n that the British steamer Serapis, Captain of the orchestra. Then came a mandarin cessary that both vacancies caused by the Hoxerona, July 29, 1879. North, left on the 23rd for New York with (not a military one) of the bought descrip retirement should be filled up.
a cargo of ten.
tion ; a youth, the reverse of noble so far as appearance went, who looked soared, A MEETING of the Legislative Council of the bilious, and ill-at-ease his peculiar look Straits Settlements, was to have been held on is easily accounted for when one considere Thursday last, the 24th inst., when, probably, that he was mounted on a wall-eyed vicious the Estimates would be brought forward, brute of a pony (well known to many gen and notices of questions on important mat-tlemen in tbla Colony) the property of-- ters, especially in reference to the reletting well, no matter; the nag in question was of the Opium and Spirit Farms, be given by led by a mafoo, still that precaution did some of the unofficial members.
not seem to inspire the Mandarin with a great sense of security The crowds which followed beggars description. The whole Mr W. M. Morgan seconded this amer WE take the following items of news from paraphernalia of funeralism in Hongkog ment, which was put to the meeting and lo the Penang Standard of the 10th inst rust have had an airing to-day. We hear six voting for it and twelve against it.
It is currently reported that Mr Low, that an extra supply of mourning material Mr W. M. Morgan wished to say Resident of Perak, has had quite enough of was made to special order at Canton for word as to the purpose of the amen being bearleader to an obstreperous Sultan, the present occasion. The friends of Mrment lie had seconded, although he w Regent, Rajah Muda, or whatever he may Kwok Acheong mustered in great force not sure he was quite in order, th be, and will shortly retire on pension. It to do honor to the remains of his mother amendment having now been negative is impossible to say who his successor will The principal Chinese merchants, in the They wanted to get Mr Balilios off t be, though at one time it was believed that Colony formed part of the procession, Board and every other Beard he was du our present Acting Lieut. Governor would while many merchants of importance bad nested with; the Bank and every oth receive the appointment.
journeyed from Saigon to be present Board. They did not want any speculati On Tuesday morning the 8th inst., the number of Mandarins marched in a body "direotors here. They wanted him and Telegraph Steamer Edinburgh arrived here, near the end of the cavalcade, but we are others of the same class of man as hims bringing a new duplicate cable for the informed that they are merely merebants to be put off every Board. It was men w Straits of Malacca. Communication with who have bought that rank. Two of the dabbled and speculated in shares as he Malacca which was long since discussed and mournera who attracted the most attention that were simply the ruin of the young m finally arranged with the Company, will from the native Community were gorgeous of the place. This was only the thin e probably now be established. Whether it ly dressed in diver's colors, with flowing of the wedge; they would go forward aga will be a paying speculation, remains to be robes and hats with long red tassels; they and bowl him over yet. It was no dou proved.
were followed by fifty small boys in red easy for Mr Belilios, with his 2000 sha cloaks with peao ok feathers in their caps. nearly in this Company, to laugh at # they had done to-day; but this was of the this end of the wedge; they wo
PASSENGERS, ARRIVED.
BAROMETER
9 A.M.....
Do. Do.
1 P.M....
4 P.M....
29, 910 20.860*- 29.818
•
Par Pacific, from South Sea Islands, Mr THERMOMETER-9 A.M.... Robertson, Mr and Mrs Kleinschmidt.
8
Do.
1 P.M....
84
Per City of Tokio, from San Francisco,
Do.
4 P.M....
84
Do. (Wat bulb) 9 A.M. 80 Do.
Do..
1 PM Do. Do, Do. Maximum Do. Minimum over night
80
4 F.,
80
...
P
841 78
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risks, Mr. D. M. Forbes, Mr and Mrs Ngeu and expense,
Ngoh Liang and 4 children, and 129 Chi- rese. RUSSELL & Co., Agents.
Rongkong, July 10, 1879.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
CONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Tading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and take immediate delivery, Thla Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and export ag
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Ex Yangtae,
AME (in diamond) | Nos.16/17, Or., 2cases T. Jnana. Flannel, from L'ton. Ex Amazone.
SO Ghee Boon Tye, 203 bales Cotton, from
Singapore.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, July 16, 1870,
:
Per St. Mark, from Saigon, 140 Chinese. Per Clan Alpine, from Bombay and | Singapore, 20 Chinese, and 2 Indian,
DEPARTED.
Per Malva, from Bongkong: for South- ampton, Mr D. Robb, R.N., and Mr G. Brunt; for Brindisi, Capt. Ashton.-From Shanghai: for Southampton, Mr and Bire Jalland and 2 children; for Bombay, Mr W. J. Sllas.From Yokohama: for South- ampton, Mr and Mrs Burnett and 4 children; for Bombay, Mr de Braganza; for Singapore, Sir A. Stepney and servant,
Per Teucer, for London, Mr Wright; for Straite 406-Chtueso.
Per Me-li, for Hothow, &c., 30 Ohinese. Per Carisbrooke, for Swatow, 40 Chinese; for Amoy, 25 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS, The British steamer St. Mark reports: Fine weather and light 8.W. monsoon from 18 N.
The British steamer Pacific reports: Had fine weather and calms throughout.
The British steamer Clan dipine reports: Moderate monsoon and generally fine wes- ther.
General Memoranda. THURSDAY, July 31 --
10 am-Namoa leaves for Coast Ports. 2.80 p.m.-Meeting of Shareholders of the China Traders' Insurance Co., Ld, at the Head Office, Hongkong. FRIDAY, August 1
3p.m.-Doofdental & Oriental S. S. Co.'s Steamer leaver for Yokohama and San Francisco.
SATURDAY, August 7:--
Goods per Bokhara not delivered this
date subject to rent, Goods per Celtic Monarch undelivered
after this date subject to rent, $ p.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge. 9 p.m.-Meeting of St. John Lodge, No.
613 8.C. MONDAY, August 4 :-
The Chairman referred him to the clau in the articles of association under which t directors are appointed: the only provisi was that there should not be more than the Company had generally had four; the were four just now.
Mr Hauschild seconded the motion for t re-election of the two directors now retirin
Mr Taylor moyed: That the names Mr Keswick and Mr Belilios, be broug forward separately and not together."
A SERIOUS riot, says the Straits Times, broke | The rear was brought up by two mounted Goods per Sunbeam undelivered after this out at Rhio on the afternoon of the 13th Sikhs.
date subject to rent.
instant, among the Chinese coolies on the The route followed by the procession was try it on again at the next Bank meeting TURSDAY, August 5-
island of Sengarang opposite Tanjong Pins follows. Leaving the Praya and journey. The Chairman said he had permitted Noon.-French Mall leaves for Ports of ang. The police were unable to quell it, the ing up to the Hollywood. Rosd, down Morgan to proceed with his remarks beon
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rioters being armed, and offering a serious Lyndhurst Terrace to Wellington Street | he had always advocated the expresstor
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