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To-day's Advertisements. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

“DOUGLAS," Capt. Youxo, will be de- spatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 20th Inst,, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,. Hongkong, August 16, 1879, au20

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PASSENGERS.

ARRIVED,

THE CHINA MAIL.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MÜLROA

RELIGIOUS SERVICES:--

Per Anadyr, from Shanghai: for Hong- kong, Mr Charles, and 1 Chinese; for

S. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.The Right Marseiller, General Lehmeyer.

Per Tanais, from Yokohama: for Bong-Roverend Bishop Burdon. Morning Ser kong, Meears J. D. Humphreys and Casalta, vice 11, Evening 4 30. Holy Communion and 2 Chinese; for Saigon, Mr Garnier; for on the first Sunday in the month.

Military Service Rev. J. Henderson, Marsellies, Messrs Loughram, and Murphy offiolating Military Chaplain. At 8 am Per Douglas, from Coast Ponts, Messrs Morning Prayer, &c. Doly Communion Chambers, Pyo, and Baux, 288 Chinese,

on the second and fourth Sunday in the and 1 European.

DEPARTED.

Per Olympia, for Saigon, 140 Obiness. Por Washi, for Touron, 14 Obicere.

SHIPPING REPORTS,

month.

UNION CATION.Morning Service, at 11AM., Afternoon, 6 P, M.-Divino Service in Chinese, 2-3 F.M. every Sunday, with communion on first Sunday of every month, ST. PETER'S SEAMEN'S CHURCH-Rev. J. Henderson. Service at 6 F.M., every Sunday and Wednesday, All seats free. First Sunday in each month at 11 am.

-Rev. Dr. Chalmers.

[No. 6020-August 16, 1879,-

by the Tung Wah Hospital Committee and pay for their passage-tickets. Still, making an outer. Mr Walkington thus won here, regarding the alleged loose manner if contracts be found to exist in San the cup with a score of 72 out of a possible * in which the shipment of Chinese females Francisco, no little troublé may thereby 88. from Hongkong has been carried out, be raised to this apparently legitimate Notwithstanding the strict local laws passenger trade; while Governor Hen Tan Shanghai Daily News, mentioning the againat kidnapping and the sale or im- nessy and the Downing Street officialsa portation of women for immoral purposes may feel it their duty to object to this opening of a new steam line between Yoko- in Hongkong, and the statute of the new form of "contract" emigration, hama and Hongkong by the Mitsu Blahi United States (March 3, 1875), under That the existence of a mere contract to Steamship Company, mays:-"There are which it is compulsory upon the Consul serve should be regarded as so shocking some rumours afloat as to the intended a circumstance, is something we have action of the P. & O. and M., M. Companies to ascertain whether any immoral con tract exista before delivering the required always failed to appreciate, except where permit or certificate, several cases have Justice was at a discount and fair dealing regard to this matter, but we refrain occurred during the last year or two in was unknown. Now that a Consul from publishing them without authention. which kidnapped women have been al General and a Consul represent the tlun." lowed to go to California. Although we Chinese in San Francisco, this craze do not advocate too stringent measures against contracte is rather out of place. Mr J. Russell Young's description of being adopted to restrict the emigration Nevertheless, euch is the American law, General Grant's entry into Canton will be of females to the States as the presence and so strong is the state of feeling on found in our sixth page, extracted from

the Rate of (El) ONE POUND STERLING towing Britialt barque Ondine down the Morning Prayer and Communion on the of a fair proportion of woinen tends so the Pacific Slope that it will be interest the New York Herald, to which he has sent --

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

TRE DIVIDEND declared for the Half- Year ending 30th June last, at por Share of 125, is PAYABLE on and after MONDAY, the 18th Current, at the Offices of the Corporation, whore Share holders are requested to apply for Warrants.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 16, 1879.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE will be Heid THE Ordinary_Half-Yearly MEETING In the

WEDNESDAY, 3rd Sep.

The British steamer Douglas reports: Left Fonchow on Tuesday the 12th Aug., Rivor Min clear of banks, when let her go and proceeded on to Amoy, arriving there on the 13th. Loft Amoy on the 14th, and bad moderate S.S. W. winds with fine clear weather to Swatow, Left Swatow on 15th, and had light S. W. winda and calms with fine clear weather to port. In Foochow S. 8. Hector, Europe, and I. M. S. Lap. wing at Sharp Peak, In Amoy: S. .

Cheung Hock Kian, and H. M. S. Mosquito. In Swatow: S. S. Yagching, Swatow, Tientsin, Chefoo, and Olaf.

CARGO,

Per S. S. Scotland. Hongkong to Now York, sailed 22nd July, 1879:-393 bales pigs. Chinaware, 12 pkgs: Sundeles, 10 Straw Braid, 68 balea Straw Cuffs, 210

ST. STEPREN'S MISSION CHURCH.-Rev.

J. Grundy, and Rev. Lo Sam Yuen. (All Services in Chinese.) Morning Prayer:-Litany, Ante-Communion, and Sermon, at 11 A.M. Bible Clana, at 3 P.M. Prosching, at 6.30 P.M. Holy Com-

unlon, 1rt Sunday in Chinese month,

BERLIN FOUNDLING HOUSE-Service in

CHINESE NOTES.

The Chinese goddess is identified

letters regularly describing the General's "Tour Round the World."We shall give further outtings from his lettera in fature issues.

much to raise the condition of the mening to watch the issue of such prosecu it is not satisfactory to find that cases tions as that above referred to. of kidnapping successfully escape the vigilance of the District Watchmen, the Kidnapping Detectives, the Police, and the Tang Wah Hospital Committee. As the penalty for importing wonen into

by Dr Eitel and Dr Williams with the Indian THE second and last concert by Madame the United Stater for immoral purposes the German language, by Pastor E. Klitzke, is five years' imprisonment and a and Chundios Tehundi. Two Chinese literates and Maestro Hizlemann was as successful every Sunday, at half-past ten a.M., fi the Chapel of the Berlin Foundling House, not exceeding five thousand dollars, while from different Provinces inform us that as the first in every particular save one; the West Point.

the Chinese Consular officials there seen is another name for the same deity, attendance was very small. The programme ST. JOSEPH's Caumon, Garden Roadnow to be giving this matter their careful There is a temple in Canton called the war a better one than was presented on In the morning, Mass at 8 o'clock. attention, auch irregularities are not, in which are temporarily de- the first night.

It included two grand- likely to be of frequent occurrence,

posited the coffins of dead persons previous arias by Madame Birlemann, one from Another movement has lately been made in California, in connection with to their final burial. The goddess Taumo Il Trovatore, the other from La Traviata has eight hands, but we have not been able and the Nightingale's Aria from Les Noces

THE

Pag. 1, 100 bozer Tea (Canton) 2,000 HONGKONG DISPENSARY, the Chinese, which may turn out to be

CHAMBERS, on lbs., 16 bales Raw Silk, 1 pkge. Silk Piece

tember, 1879, at 9 p.m., for the purpose: of Receiving the Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June, 1879.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from August 20th to September 3rd, both days included.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. GILLIES,

Secretary, Hongkong, August 16, 1879. • вез

:

PUBLIC AUCTION..

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

THE Undersigned will sell by Public

Auction, on

THE

TUESDAY,

Goods, and 12 pkgs. Canes.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-

For TOURON AND HAIPHONG.—

Per Wing Hing, at 9 am. To morrow,

the 17th inst.

For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW.- Per Douglas, at 11.30 am, on Wednes

day, the 20th inst

For PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN,

SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, &c.—-”. Per Olaf, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday, the

23rd inst. (12 cent rates),

For BRISBANE, SYDNEY,

BOURNE, &----

MEL

Per Brisbane, at 1.30 p.m., on Monday, the 25th inst. (12 cent rates.)

the 19th August, at Noon, at his Sales | MAIZS BY the Frenox Paukst,——

Rooms, Peddar's Wharf,

An Invoice of beat English-made BRASS FLUSH BOLTS for Doors and Windows, Assorted Sizes, from 36 inches to 6 inches; Brass Cabin Door Hooks, Assorted Sizes, from 12 inches down wards; Brass Magazine and Morton Locks, Iron Rim Locks, Iron and Gal- vanised Padlocks, Iron Leg-irons, Hand- cuffs, etc., etc.

700 lbs. Bees Wax.

An Invoice of MORTON'S OILMAN'S STORES, FRESH EX LATE ARRIVALS, Comprising: Pickles, Tart-fruits, Mus- tard, Table Vinogar, Salad Oil, Sauces, Jams, Jellies, Marmalade, Currants, Muscatel Raisins, Pudding Raisins, Assorted Confectionery, Arrowroot, To pioca, Table Salt, Lobsters and Salmon in 1 lb. Tins, 1 lb, and 2 lb. Tins Soups, Chocolate and Milk, Cocoa and Milk, etc., etc., etc.

SWAINE and BooRD'S OLD TOM, Ginger Wine, Kinaban's Whisky, Nor wegian Beer, Burke's Dublin Stent in quarts and pints, etc.

I case White Turkish Towels. 100 doz. White Cotton Socks.

50 doz. White Cotton Stockings. An Invoice of Handsomely Decorated TABLE LAMPS for Kerosine Oil, AB.

sorted Sizes and Patterns.

3 cases Magenta Dye in 1'catty Tins, HUBBUCK's Assorted PAINTS.

J

60 English Grindstones, Sizes, from 12 to 21 inches,

Perfumery, Razors, Penknives, Gal- vanised Spoons, Crockery Ware, Gilt Buttons, Candles, etc., etc.

And a Variety of Other GOODS, TERME—Cash on delivery.

au19

G. R. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, August 16, 1879.

Not Responsible for Dobts.

Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor

Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:-

AGNES MUIE, British ship, Capt. James- Lowe-Meyer & Co.

HAZEL HOLME, British barque, Capt. J. Wm. Millican.-Vogel & Co."

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

Aug. 16, Anadyr, French steamer, 2416, de Boissanil-Baron, Shanghai Aug. 15, Maila and General, MESSAGERIES MARI- TIMES.

Aug 16, Tanais, French steamer, 1000, de la Marcelle, Yokohama Auz. 9, Mails and General.MESSAGERII MARITIMES

Aug. 16, Douglas, British steamer, 884, M. Young, Foochow Ang, 12, Amoy 14, and Swatow 15, General-Douglas LAPRÁIK & Co

DEPARTURES.

Aug. 16, Olympia, for Saigon.

16, John A. Briggs, for San Francisco. 16, Washi, for Touron.

16, Bonita, for Tientsin.

CLEARED.

Victory, for Tlentsir,

Danube, for Bangkok.

Yottung, for Swatow.

Wing Hing, for Hafphong.

Me-li, for Hoihow and Haiphong.

Emil Julius, for Tourop.

Hector, for London, da

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The French Contract Packet Anadyr, will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 19th lostant, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, vid Naples; to Salgon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmab, Ceylon, Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Bom- bay, Aden, Suez, and Alexandria. The usual hours will be observed in closing

the Maila, &c.

:

Established A.D, 1841,

香港大藥

A. S. WATSON & Co.,

FAMILY & DISPENSING- CHEMISTF, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Davaoists, IMPORTERS

OP

DauGUISTA SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI

· RITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATINT MEDICINES MANUFACTURERS

OF

Soda Wator, Lamogado, Tonic Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters,

The Manufactory is under direct and continuous Buropean Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

BIRTH.

At No. 1, Westbourne Villas, on the 16th Inst., the Wife of Captain J. JOHNSTON, of

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. the S. S. Charlton, of a Son. The United States Mail Packet City of

The publication of this isnts commskved

Tokio, will be despatched on SATUR DAY, the 23rd Instant, with Malls for Japan, San Francisco, the United | at 7.80 p.m. States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &oi which will be closed as follows :-

2.15 P.. Registry ceases. 2.30 P.K. Post-Office closes, but Lotters

(except for Non-Union Counties) 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 Indies

(except, the

HOURS OF CLOSING

THE CONTRACK MAILS.

The folowing hours are observed in closing Malls, &c., by both the British and French Contract Packets - Day before departure,-

THE CHINA MAIL.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 1879.

of the greatest importance. It has long to ascertain why she is thus represented. been known, both here and in California, that the real moving power of the Chinese immigration into the Pacific States is to be found in the Six Companies or Chinese Guilds of San Francisco. Although it is probably impossible over to obtain reli able proof of the statement, it is the common belief that a large majority of the Chinese who ship for California from year to year are under the power of those Companies. The passage-tickets of those who are too poor to pay for them are provided by the influence of the Com-

is the classical name for the paraphernalia of the or Imperial Body Guard. In ancient times the Emperors of China are said to have sat at a sort of Supreme Tribunal surrounded by theas paraphernalia of office.

The years of a man's life are divided into lustra of ten and five years apiece. 一個大運, means a lustrum of ten years;

•個小運

measa a period

de Jeannette by V. Masse. Madame Hizle- mann was in excellent voice, and ¡was de- servedly well received. A re-arrangement of the wings and back flat did much to throw the sound out to the audience, and her singing was much better heard than on the first night. There is no doubt, however, that what more partionlazly makes an actor or singer well heard throughout the whole theatre is a well-filled house; an aid to effectiveness which was unfortunately ab sent last night. Maestro Hirlemann gave a brilliant performance; the selections being Martha, a transcription by himself; Le Reveil da Lion (oaprise hérotque), A. de Koustaki; Luais de Lammermoor, E. Prudent; and Marche Hongroise, composed by himself. The Band of the 27th Regiment, by per these institutions or combinations. In

mission of Cal. Geddes, played during the San Francisco, however, as everywhere

evening, an overture from Tancredi, a selec- else where Chinese exist in any number,

tion, Aida, by G. Verdi, a valse, Visionen, the almond-eyed people governed them that the full title of the Emperor of by Strauss, and a polka- by Coute, Bric-d- Belves, and the "Six Companies" Guild Chine, used in granting patente of nobility, Brae. A gentleman amateur who is posses furnished a law unto itself, a Consulate, is "By the grace of God, Esed of a magnificent baritone voice of great and a Legation all in one, Whether or

panies or their agents, and the latter are

here regarded as all-powerful in every.

thing relating to the great Chinese of five years. Both are made use of in Question." Like all such organizations soothsaying operations and on the occasion existing among Chinese, it is next to of any climacteric, such, for instance, as impossible to understand the working of that already described, the occasion of the system adopted and maintained by allowing the moustache to grow.

It appears from a recent Peking Gazette

not the establishment of the Consulate peror." The patents commenos thus: compass, sang "Vivere e Godero" by T. Cam- General at San Francisco is beginning I£TWO «V«, Emperor, to exercise any palpable influence upon by the grace of God now regnant, hereby this monopoly of power and secretiveness, declare" &c., o. The patents and with it is difficult to say, But a case which

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pana and was extremely well received. His nervousness, however, slightly decreased the beauty of his effort as a whole, The even- ing's entertainment was quite a success altogether, and we can only regret that the patronage these artistes have received bas been of so sparing a nature that Hongkong will know them no more..

is mentioned in the last American papers the words: "Respect. this," which to hand seems to point to that possibility. words, aulike the words til of edicts, A complaint bas at last boon brought by are uttered by the Emperor himself. the U. 8. authorities against a Chinees firm in San Francisco, in that its partners "unlawfully, knowingly, and wrongfully The term is only used by a took and caused to be taken and trans-Literary Chancellor in addressing & Prefect. The subject of "Speculating directors," to ported to the United States from the

The Prefest is directed to which some prominence has been given in &o, &o."

these columns of late, has awakened no Empire of China, to wit, one Wing Wo, without the free and voluntary consent of said Wing We, and against his will,

little interest in the North. The proceed- for the purpose of holding him, the said the State of California, contrary to the together in mysterious alliances, are probably lies' lattor, and both have been freely com- have been published in full, with Mr Beli-

form of statutes of the United States." of not so accidental a nature as might at A second, allegation was to the effect first be enpposed. The fifth of Lucian's

ménted on. "Bought too soon" writes to that the Chinese firm in question did Meretricious Dialogues describes doings of contract in advance to supply the labour'

The Lesbian morals of the women of some

5P.M.Money Order Office closes; Port and, becomes what Mr Morgan would States. The persons proceeded against the system

Office closes except the Nion Box, which remains open all night. Day of departure,

7.M.Post Office opens. 10..-Registry of Letters сеавав.

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consider a

a Shanghai contemporary, ander date August 12th, and gives as an instance of

40,80 ! ****

of the said coolie, whose services were to the same description, and seems to point to "Speculating directors," the following be furnished contrary to the will and a venerable origin of the eccentricities in voluntary consent of said coolie, and in question. The Chinese women (chiefly from violation of the laws of the United Shun Tak) who delight in these things call

(John, Richard, William, Thomas and were represented as the Doe family

James), comprising the Chinese firm of Amongst other things which we intend to King Chow & Co., and the arrest of the inflict upon the readers of Chinese Notes are defendants was postponed till the Chi- the Chinese versions of those Mancha words secured. The sections of the Immigra

wo or three weeks since when the market for certain stook was quoted #1 cash, shares were suddenly offered from Hongkong by wire at 55 per cent for August. Although feeling convinced that some one behind the scenes was at work, I purchased a few shares in order to ascertain the name of the seller. After waiting two or three weeks for the contract, this dópa-

Posting of all printed mattor and ought not to be debarred from honestly nese witness, the aforesaid coolie, which are in common use in the Chinese mont arrived from Hongkong, no name

patterns ceases,

Late Fee of 18 cents until

are laid are as follow:---

* |

being given, but the contract was signed by

the broker. A BANK

WRITING on the vice of which "specula Monte Video, Paraguay, and Uruguay Empire says that "it is easier to discover

Bahamas and Hayti), tive directors" are guilty, the Celestial Wing Wo, to a term of service within parts of Kwang Tung who league themselves luge of the H. K., C. & M, Steam-boat Co. cannot be sent by this route. Hongkong, August 16, 1879..

au23 an evil than to provide a remedy. Di

rectors are properly chosen from those baving large interests, and no one would say that because a shareholder had been appointed a director, he should be pre vented from dealing with his shares. It is, in a fact, dificult to say when a director makes improper use of bis knowledge,

this kind can scarcely be dealt with * speculator.' A vice of

in the way proposed at the meeting, and can only be left to the condemnation of public opinion." Although a director

"dealing with his shures," as our con- temporary calls it, we cannot follow the tion Act under which the above charges language. Such are t'éch', "elt down," writer in his difficulty as to "when a

[] said by the Emperor to the Gand director makes improper use of his know-

Eec. 2. That if any citizen of the United Council every morning, and ili, “stand up,” ledge." Indeed, the voluminous history States, or other person amenable to the laws written ? . The sitting posture of rascality as developed in the directors of the United States, shall take, or cause to of companies at home throws a clear be taken or transported, to or from the called tech is more trying than actual enough light upon that subject. That United States any subject of China, Japan, kneeling, unless long practised. It consists the vice referred to, however, "can only or any Oriental country, without their free in carling on gue leg on the ground under and voluntary consent, for the purpose of be left to the condemnation of public holding them to a term of service, such the body and sitting or squatting upon opinion," is evidently borne out by facts. citizen or other person shall be liable to be it, the other leg still kneeling. The aged The proceedings of the Hongkong and indicted therefor, and, on conviction of such ministers have frequently to be assisted on Shanghai Bank meeting held this after offense, shall be punished by a fine not ex- noon were of a purely formal nature, not ceeding two thousand dollars and be impri- to their legs by a eunuch after undergoing a word having been said about the one soned, not exceeding one year; and all con- an hour or so of this privileged pecanse. question which has recently occupied of such persons in the United States, whe

tracta and agreements for a term of service the public mind, There is good reason ther made in advance or in pursuance of to suppose, therefore, that the existing such illegal importation, and whether such Tee Gutzlaff-Nagasaki table is now repair. Board possesses the confidence of the importation shall have been in American or shareholders; while it is fair to assume other vessels, are hereby declared void. ed, and telegraphio communication with

Sec. 4. That if any person shall knowingly Japan is thus again restored. that the surplus !' steam " recently blown off at the wrong time and place regard. and willfully contract, or attempt to con- tract, in advance or in pursuance of such ing "speculative directora" has either illegal importation, to supply to another the Tax departure of the P. M. S. S. been shut in for future use, or was too labor of any cooly or other person brought pany's steamer City of Tokio is postponed thin and evanescent in its composition into the United States in violation of section

11 a..-Mails, closed, except for Late

Letters. 11.10.--Letters may be posted with 11.30.M.--when the Post Office Closes

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

;

MEMOS. FOR MONDAY. Tenders Close.

Tenders for Painting and Colouring, to be sent in Naval Store Keeper's by

Noou.

Dividend of H'Kong Bank payable, 2 p.m.-Tenders for sale of Old Copper, will be received by the Spanish Consul.

General Memoranda. TUESDAY, August 19 :—

Call.and Europe.

Noon-French Mall leaves for Ports of Noon.Claims against the Agnes Muir,

must be sent in to the Agents.

Nooa-General Weekly Sale by Mr G.

E. Lammert, at his Sales Rooms.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

to last out the fortnight that intervened two thousand one hundred and fifty-eight until Saturday, the 23rd, at 3 p.m. between the two meetings. Certain it is of the Revised Statutes, or of any other

I think it is pretty well known, however, both here and in Hongkong, who the opera- the sale was made it leaked out that only tor was. Strange to say, a few days after one hundred thousand dollars would go to the Reserve fund, instead of the anticipated

two.

Wagivein our sixth page to-day, besides some general cuttings, an article on "Debasing the Moral Currency" from George Eliot's latest book,"Impressions of Theophrastus Such," which has created such a furore in the literary world at home. Through the con- venient medium of this mythical personage

the author gives her views on various sub joots. Theophrastus Bach" is a philoso

pher. It is," he says, my habit to give an account to myself of the characters I Com-meet with," and in these pages, after an

elaborate and dispassionate criticism of him. self, including his weaknesses and the in- ward experiences which have chiefly shaped that if shareholders possessing real griev section of the laws prohibiting the cooly- We are in receipt of a copy of the Customs his life, he turns his attention to humanity

trade or of this act, such person shall be ances have not resolution to seek redress, deemed guilty of a felony, and, upon eon-Gazette for the April-Juné quarter of the in general and presents a series of character or the courage to stand by their own viction thereof, in any United States court, Transfer Books of the Hongkong and opinions, it is hard to say from whence shall be fined in a sum not exceeding furrent year, published by order of the sketches of wonderful power and fidelity..

the boldness is to emanate, or by whom hundred dollars and imprisoned for a terra Inspector-General of Custoxas. else the risk is to be run,

WEDNESDAY, August 20 :—

Noon.--Douglas leaves for Coast Ports.

Whampoa Dock Company Limited, closed from this date to 3rd Proximo, faoluded.

SATURDAY, August 23 ;---

8 p.m. American Mall leaves for Yoko

bama and San Francisco.

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4 p.m.-Olof leaves for Fort Darwin, &o.

TUESDAY, August 26-

They have for their subjects: Looking In- ward;" "Looking Backward" "How wo not exceeding one year.

Now, apart from the feelings which We are requested to state that the Cri- Encourage Research;" "A Man Surprised in California prompt the initiation of minal Sessions will be opened pro forma at his Originality" "Atoo Deferential THE craze against Chinese immigration such a prosecution, the decision in such on Monday the 18th and adjourned until Man" "Only Temper "A Political Mo- into California may eventually accom-a case will be worthy of attention, as Wednesday the 20th. Jurors will not lecule," "The Watch-dog of Knowledge; plish good results. More general attonit may lead to considerable alterations

Noon-English Mall leaves for Porta to the condition of the Celestials there passengers by the P. M. 8. 8. and O. & 0.nesday.

tion is being drawn in the Golden State in the present system of shipping Chinese therefore be required to attend until Wed-"A Ralf-breed" "Debasing the Moral Currency: "The Wasp, Credited with the located, and a clearer understanding of Co. steamera,

Honeycomb" "Bo Young," "How

of Call and Europe.

MONDAY, September 1:---

Sp.m.---Ossidental & Oriental 8. 8. Co.'s

Francisco.

It will, of course, be said

the conditions under which most of them that the local authorities and the U, S, Ar Kowloon this afternoon 15 entered for came to give ourselves false testimonials and. Steamer leares for Yokohama and San are conveyed to and kept in their present Consul of this Colony can do nothing the Silver Cup offered for competition. believe in them The Too Ready Writer" field of labour is being arrived at. It is more than they do at present; and while The ranges were 200, 500 and 700 yards, Diseases of Small Authorship:* *Mozai an open secret now that strong repre- the Consular representative bonestly

Wednesday, September 3 :----

5 p.m.-Meeting of Shareholders of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Co., Limited, at Club Chambers,

sentations have been made to the Hong kong Government by the Chinese Consul General in San Francisco, se well on

performs his duty, we cannot see that even shots at each. Bergeant Toomey and Swindlers" "Shadows of the Coming anything further can be done while the Mr. Walkinton tied at 68; in shooting off Bace." We may from time to time give passengers declare their readiness to go the former made a bull's eye, Toomey | other quotations from this work. - We note