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intimations.

HONGKONG. WHARF & GODOWNS.

(OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at

GModerate Rates, in FIRST-CLASS

GUDOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSELS Discharged alongside the Wharf, on favorable Terms, with quiok despatch. Also entire Gonowna to be let.

MEYER & Co.

jat Hongkong, December 4, 1879, NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY.

ESTABLISHED, 1797.

FUR FIRE INSURANCE EXCLUSIVELY,

Head Office, Surrey Street, Norwich. London Office, 60, Flest Street.

......$1,100,000, ¡CÁFIT£;erver Tim

Tus andersigned, having been appointed Port, are prepared to iseve Policies of In- surance against Fire on the usual terms..

BIRLEY & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 10th November, 1879. de19

YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO- ULATION.

NOTICE

TN accordance with the Articles of Agree- DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending 31st Decem❤ ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CENT. ON THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, payable at our OFFICE ́on and after the 16th Instant.

POLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in particulars of their Contributions.

By Order of the Directors,

RUSSELL & Co., Agents,

Hongkong, May 5, 1879.

ORIENTAL HOTEL.

Ꭱ

Notices to Consignees.

FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,

THE 8. 8. Arratoos Apear, Captain A. TE. MACATTA Jr, Captain A. the above Ports, Consignees of Oargo by her are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consigneca' risk and expense.

Consignees are also hereby informed that any Claims must be made immediately, as none will bo entertained after the 18th Instant.

D. SASSOON, SONS & Co.,—

Agents.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S. 8. "NIIGATA MARU," FROM KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,

Vessel are hereby request d to send in NONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo Impeding the discharge or re- maining on board after TUESDAY, the 9th Instant, will be landed and stored at Consignees' expense and risk.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

MITSUBISHI MAIL S. S. Co.,

·6, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, December 8, 1879., COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

8. S. A NADYR.

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NOTICE. YONSIGNEES of Cargo per B. S.

Gange, From London, in conne tlon with the above Stoamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Com- pany's Godowns, whence delivery may be

MR. J. F. SHUSTER bege to the Dnes obtained immediately after landbag

that he carrica on from this Date the above Establishment, as a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL. The House is now being Tuo- BOUGHLY RENOVATED and RE-FURNISHED. Mr SHUSTER hopes by atriot attention to Business, and by supplying the BEST of LIQUORS, to merita share of Public Patron- age. The house haа AMPLE ACCOMMODATION for BOARDSES, who will meet with every comfort, The Table will be of the Best and the Charges strictly Moderate. Proprietor will be at all times ready to supply PIO-NIO PARTIES and to provide DINNERS for PARTIES of Six and upwards on very REASONABLE TERMS.

The

THE BOWLING ALLEYS ARE TO BE RE-LAID.

English and American BILLIARD TABLES.

TIFFIN AT ONE; DINNER AT SEVEN. WINES AND SPIRITS OF THE BEST QUALITY.

ORIENTAL HOTEL,

J. F. SHUSTER, Proprietor. Hongkong, November 6, 1879.

COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.

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E. SPRATT & Co. have lately

W. added an Extensive MACHINE

SHOP and other APPLIANCES Advantages of these Docks.

the former

The DIMENSIONS of the Dook are:-480 Feet, on the Blocks; 92 Feet Wide; Or- dinary Tidea, 21 Ft.; Spring Tiden, 24 Ft. Office, 20, PRAVA Central, HonGKONG, Hongkong, October 4, 1879.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

40080

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con signees, before To-MORROW (Friday), the 12th Iost, at Noon, requesting it to be landed here.

Bill of Lading will be countersigaad by the Undersigned.

THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's Advertisements,

FOR AMOY. The Steamabip

ESMERALDA,” Capt, Tabor, will be do

patched for the above Port TOMORROW, the 14th Inst., at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 13, 1879.

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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY,

(Taking Cargo and Passengers at through Tales for HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE.}

The Company's Steamship

"ANCHISEN"

will be despatched at 4 p.m. on MONDAY, 15th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agente. Hongkong, December 18, 18,9.

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FOR AMOY, TAMSUI & TAIWANFOO,- The Steamship

ALBAY," Capt. F. ASHTON, will be des spatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 18th Ianti, at Day. light.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 13, 1879. de18

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SINGAPORE & LONDON VIA CANAL.

The Steamship

MERIONETHSHIRE,” RICKARD, Commander, ex- pected here in about a fort- night, will have immediate despatch for the above Ports.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, December 13, 1879,

ROYAL,

OITY HALL.

I S S

Goods remaining unclaimed after THURE THEATRE DAY, the 18th Instant, at Noon, will be

abject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, December 11, 1879.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.

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FROM LONDON, SINGAPORE AND.

PENANG,

THE Steamship Gordon Castle, WARING, Commander, having serived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that the Goods are being landed, at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned at Wanchai, whence delivery may be obtained.

Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un- less notice to the contrary be given before 11 a.m. To-MORROW.

No Claims will be admitted after the

Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 19th Instant will be subject to rent.

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

ADAMSON, BELL & Ú‰.,

Agonis.

de19 Hongkong, December 12, 1879.

BRITISH SHIP BELTED WILL, FROM LONDON.

CONSIG are hereby requested to send YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Moar firm on the 22nd August last, for counterei gusture, and to take immo

HEINRICH EBELL retired from

and hit INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY therein CEASED from that date.

HERTON, EBELL & CU. Holhow, November 16th, 1879.

UR Business will in future be carried

OUR

on under the firm or style of HER TON & Co. Mr LOUIS JUDELL is

authorized to sign the firm's name,

HERTON, EBELL & CO. Hoihow, Pakhol and Haiphong,

November 15th, 1879.

NOTICE.

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THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr C. BRAUN in our Firm, CEASED on the 23rd September A.0.

Mr C. STIEBEL is authorized to Sran our Firm.

REISS & Co., Hongkong, Shanghai, Yokohama. Hongkong, October 3, 1879.

NOTICE.

jas

THE Undersigned has established him- off at the Fremises formerly occupied by LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co., Fedder's Wharf, as

AUCTIONEER, APPRAISER

AND

COMMISSION AGENT.

All GOODS Intrusted for SALE will be fully covered by FIRE INSURANCE.

G. R. LAMMERT. Hongkong, July 1, 1879.

NOTIOF. ROM the 1ST OF OCTOBRE,

FOR RASTLAČKE will receive bla PATIENTS at his new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the

MEDICAL. HALL.

Hongkong, September 23, 1878,

NOTICE

Undersigned have been appointed TAGENTS to the NEW YORK BOARD

OF UNDERWRITERS.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

ELOIA will give a PERFORMANCE

MAY

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

Deo, 13, Anchises, British steamer, 1304, Jackson, Liverpool Dot. 18, Suez Nov. 6, And Singapore Dec. 4, General,-BUTTER- Des. 13, Hongkong, German 3-m. sch., FIELD & SWIRE. from Whampoa

Dec 13, Yottung, British steamer, 286, D. McDougall, Swatow Dec. 12, General.

- KWOK ACHEONG.

Doo, 18, Tung Ting, Chinese steamer,

from Macao,

Dec. 13, Esmeralda, British steamer, 395, R. Talbot, Manila Deo. 10, General- RUSSELL & Co.

ME 403, FOR TO-MORROW. - Shipping. Noon.Esmeralda leaves for Amoy. RELIGIOUS SERVICES :—

[No. 5128.-DECEMBER 13, 1879.

requisite in the offices of newspapera èlee- where to which mixed and native rucos have access. It positively, pained us the other day to have to put a blue pencil through the following exquisite passage in the draft 8 JOHN'S CATHEDRAL The Righ- Roverend Bishop. Burdon. Morning Sert of a native"theatre advt." It would be vice 11, Evening 5.46. Holy Communion wrong not to embalm it- We, Ko Sing on the first Bunday in the month,

Theatre, hereby beg to publish to announce Military Service, Rev. J. Henderson, officiating Military Chaplain. At 8 a.m. it round to all your gentlemen to be better Moming Prayer, &c. Holy Communion to attend to early to see such a skilful and on the second and fourth Sunday in the unrivalled operation that you have neve met month.

UNION CHURCH.-Morning Service, at 11 A., Afternoon, 6 P.x.-Divine Service Dec 13, Amoy, British steamer, 814, Gin Chinose, 2-3 P.M. every Sunday, with H. Drewes, Shanghai Dec, 10, General communion on first Sunday of every month,

-Rev. Dr. Chalmers. SIEMSSEN & Co.

DEPARTURES.

Dec. 13, Courrier, for Bangkok.

13, Floral Star, for Touron. 13, Claverhouse, for Cebu. 13, Bailoong, for Amoy, de. 13, Anna Sieben, for Salgon,

13, Niigata Maru, for Kobe, &c.

13, Amazone, for Marseilles, &c. 13, Anadyr, for Shanghai, 19, Tibre, for Yokohama. 13, Ningyo, for Shanghai,

13, Bowen, for Melbourne, &o.

CLEARED.

Kungchow, for Hollow. Gustav & Marie, for Saigon.

PASSENGERS, AREIVED,

Per Esmeralda, from Manila, Rev. J. M. Lamcha and 2 servants, Mr J. Hey, and 2 Chinese.

Per Anchises, from Liverpool, &c., Messrs Geo. Rogers, John McConnell, Alex, Mil- lar, Alex. McGregor, Duncan McDonald, Peter Girene, Geo. Saunders, James John- stou, John McDougall, Wm. MeNiell, and 184 Chinese.

Per Fottung, from Swatow, 69 Chinese. Per Amoy, from Shanghal, 1 European Cablu and 2 Deck, and 84 Chinese.

DEPARTED.

Per Niigata Maru, for Kobe, &s, Mr T. Watanabe, 2 Japanese, and 4 Chinese.

Per Amazone, for Saigos, 18 Chinese; for Singapore, Mr de Costs and servant, Mr A. Marques; for Batavin, Messrs P. Adams Ames, and O. Mille; for Marseilles, Mr and Mrs Ortuno, 2 children and servant, Messrs W. de St. Croix, Conɔingham Johnston, Köller, Honble, H. B. Gibb.- From Shanghai: fer Saigon, Mr Abel; for

in your whole life before.”

I regard to the telegram forwarded the other day by Reuter, to the effect that the ST. PETER'S BEAMEN'S CHURCH,-Rov. German Government would immediately J. Henderson. Service at 5 P.M., evory

resume sales of aliver, we understand there Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, at 11 A.M. All seats free, Morning Prayer and are private, adviess in town which tend to Communion on the First Sunday in each throw nonsiderable doubt on the accuracy month at 11 A.M.

ST. STEPBEN'S MISSION CHURCH-Rev. of the Morning Post announcement. It is 3. Grundy, and Rev. Lo Sam Yuen, so far satisfactory to know that, if Reuter. (All Services in Chiness.) Morning does not take the trouble of testing his : Prayer:-Litany, Ante-Communion, and

Sermon, at 11 A.. Bible Class, at 3 information before sending it round the P.M. Proaching, at 6.30 r.m. Holy Com-world, other checks are being laid upon this munion, 1st Sunday in Chinese month,

BERLIN FOUNDLING HOUSE, Service in reliable source of information. the German language, by Pastor E. Klitzke, every Sunday, at half-past ten A.M., in the Chapel of the Berlin Foundling House, West Point.

ST. JOSEPE'S CHURCH, Garden Road. In the morning, Mass at 8 o'clock.

Tas len new recruits for the Hongkong, Police Force, previously mentioned as on

their way out, arrived this morning by the c 0. 8. 3. Co.'s steamer Anchises Thay have all been selected from the Glasgow force and are a ane stalwart body of mon; with that intelligence they have no doubt 4.p.m.-Anchises leaves for Amoy and displayed to justify their recommendation

Shanghai.

by their superiors for advancement, they

MEMOS. FOR MONDAY. Shipping.

Auction.

Noon-Auction of Sundries at Naval should and no doubt will render a good account of themselves in their routine duties Yard.

and gala distinction when special opportunity arises.

Meeting.

9 p.m.-Meeting of Cathay Chapter.

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Established A.D. 1841.

香港大繫

A. S. WATSON & Co.,

This evening the rivals for the "event" of the Regatta rowed over the course at West Kowloon. The "Irish" were picked up by a crew of Gunners, and a rattling spin en- sued. The Gonners held the Irishmen for

half a mile, when the latter drew away and olcared themselves. No. 3 was rowing very

Singapore, Mr Dent; for Calcutta, Mr Lal FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMIST, badly, and the crew are not up to their last

cacs; for Marseilles, Vis. de Petiteville, Mr and Mrs Forrest (Consul), Mesara Daulels, Handon, Hoody, Everset, Bumble Combe, Butter, de Relbs, Dich, Marshall, and Barbes.From Yokohama: for Aden, Mr P. Secconi; for Naples, Mr Gullio Guideltl; for Marseilles, Messrs Oyama Tsounayoshi, Kamatome Riozo, Richard Gebauer, Civetta, G. Farfara, Cheynet, F. On SATURDAY, 20th Dec., 1879, Maurer, Koulez, E. J. Geoghegan, and

for

ONE NIGHT ONLY,

being her

FAREWELL TO THE EAST, assisted by

THE EMINENT TRAGEDIAN MB. B. FAIRCLOUGH.

For Particulars, in future Advertisement.

DUNCAN MACALLUM,

Agent.

Rongkong, December 13, 1879.

THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM.

•PANY, LIMITED.

THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company will be CLOSED from the 20th to the 31st Instant, both days luclusive.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

J. BRADLEE SMITH,

Becretary. Hongkong, December 13, 1879.

MITSU BISHI MALL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

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STEAM TO YOKOHAMA VIA KOBE,

in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned

dista delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the HE. Vessel will be landed and stored at Con-

Bignons' risk and expense.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, December 1, 1879.

To-day's Advertisements.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE!

Auction, on

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TAKASAGO MARU, Capt. dae here on or about the 22nd Instant, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 27th Dec., at Day. light.

Cargo received on board and Parcels at the Office up to 6 p.m. of 26th Dec.

No Bill of Lading signed under Freight.

2

All Claims must be settled on board before delivery. is taken, otherwise they will not be recognized.

RATES OF PASSAGE.

"YOKOHAMA & NAGASAKI...

Miss Mancini.

Per Anadyr, for Shanghal: from Houg- kong, Mr J. Opponheimer, Mr A. Cagli and the Troupe; from Marsellles, Mesers Hogart, Fraser, Cunningham, Perrott, Watt, Peres Jaffajon, Vial, Geard, and Counouse; from Saez, Mrs Magagna.

Per Bowen, for Melbourne, o, Mrs. Irwin and 2 children, Mr W. R. Lexley, Mr B A. Northey, 5 Europeans Steerage; and 41 Chinese,

Per Ningpo, for Shanghai, 3 Cabin.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The British steamer Anchises reporte:

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIATE, IMPORTERS

OF

DavaGISTS' SURDRIER, NURSERY REQUI- AITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDIOINER MANUFACTURERS

GF

oda Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters,

The Manufactory is under direct and continuoui European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

The publication of this issue commenced at 8,25 p.m.

Left Liverpool 18th Oct., Suez 6th Nov,HE GHINA MAIL. and Singapore 4ib Deo, from thenes strong monsoon with heavy sos from N.E. AF rived at Hongkong 13th at 7 a.m. Der. 10th, spoke Serepis from Shanghai, 6 days out, in lat, 15.36 N., long. 118.14 E.

The British steamer Tottung reporta: Fine weather throughout.

The British steamer Esmeralda reporte: Strong monsoon with squally and cloudy weather and high sea throughout,

The British steamer Amoy reports: Moderate N. E. monsoon and fire wasther,

CARGOES.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DEC. 13, 1879,

LOOAL AND GENERAL,

The next ENGLISH MAIL may be expected to Arrive here to-morrow, per P, & O. steamer

Kaisar-4-Hind, --

The next AMERICAN MAIL may be looked for here on or about the 15th instant by the P.M.S. City of Peking, which leaves Yoko. hama on the 9th inst,

Tax German barque Gustar, the British barque Ella Beatrice, and the Norwegian tamer Hakon Adelstein, have arrived at

Per- S. 8 Amazone, sailed 18th Deo.:- For Continent, 2,850 bales Silk, 378 hales Waste Silk, 43 bales Cocoons; 9 cases Silks, 135 cares esential Oil, and 1,665 pkg, Sundries-For London, 1,218 bales Silk, Hollo. 15 bales Waste Silk, 4 cases Silks, 286 chests and 66 half chests Tea, 44 pkga. Ir will be seen from advertisement that Sundries, 60 cases Essential Oil, and 5 cases Miss Elda May and Mr B. Fatrolough are Treasure ($21,800)

week's "form." The "English" started some few minutes after their rivals, and eat their boat well. She was picked up by the Gunners, but at the end of the spin, so did not seem to travel so fast se might be ex- pected. Mr Blogg steered the Irish, Mr Lewis casobed the English, and Captain Geary looked after the Gunners.

H

AMONGST the "boxes" which press them- Belves forward about this time every year, under the belief that charity shines more in our hearts as Christmas draws near, than at any other time during the twelve months, is the Poor-box at the Magistracy. The contributions sent to this Charitable Fand“ are dispensed by the Magistrates as cocasion arises, which in itself is the amplest secu- rity that only deserving poor and unfortu-* nate fellows whose immediate necessities, are thereby benefitted. require relief, One great beauty it has which many do not approach or pretend to-overy dollar subscribed goes in charity and nothing in expensive establishments,” We trust Mr Seth's appeal will meet with very handsome response from the public.

It is said that a Circular Despatch has been issued to the Governors of Colonies from the Colonial Office, reminding the officers

places outside of their jurisdiction are pot concerned that Governors when visiting

entitled to official bonours of any descrip tion whatever. Persons who, watched the progress of Mr Popa Hennessy through

Per S. 8. Atalanta, sailed 5th Dec.:-again amongst us, and will give an enter- Japan, on the occasion of his recent visit Hongkong to London, 877,828 lbs. Congo, tainment on Saturday evening next. Miss to that hospitable osuutry, appear to think 399,927 lbs. Scented Caper, 155,854 lbs. Scented Orange Pekoe, 10,000 lbs. Sorta, May being so popular here and this being that there is some connection between car- 59 pkgs. Chinaware, and 31 pkgs. Mer her last performance in the East, the house tain incidents of that tour and the despatch chandise; for Hamburg, 6,300 lbs, Congou, will no doubt be a good one: Miss May alluded to. Be that as it may, it is patent and Mr Fairslongh continue their tour to enough that the truth therein enunciated was perfectly well known before the ap Australia.

pearanos of this Circular Despatch.

|HE Undersigned will sell by Public To KOSE Cabin $60. Steerage $15.23 pkgs. Rattan, and 195 pkgs. Sundries, THE

Do. $75. Do. $20. A REDUCTION is made on RETURN CABIN PASSAGES.

TUESDAY,

the 16th Dec, at Noon, at his Auction

Sales Rooms, Peddar's Wharf, 20 cases TUMBLERS. 10 cases Rifles.

5 cases each 50 Tins of 1 catty Ma

genta Dyes,

An Invoice of Kerosine Hanging Lamps, in Gilt and Bronze; Hall Lamps, etc., eta,"

100 boxes Candles,

3 osaks Soda Crystals.

5 casks York Hams, tin-lined Cases, 25 cases one star Hennessy's Brandy. Old Tom, LL Whisky, Guinness's Stout, etc.

5 cases Loaf Sugar, small sized Loaves Borden's Milk, Sardines in and † ting, Fresh Green Peas, Olives, Pickles, Table Vinegar, Jams, Marmalade, and other Oilman's Stores.

15 pieces Crotonine for Furniture, etoj assorted patterns,

CARGO and PASSENGERS for Nagasaki will be transhipped to the Shangbai Mail Steamer at Kobe.

For further Particulare, apply at the Company's OFFIES, No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD|

UNNELAG.

Hongkong, December 13, 1879. de27

Not Responsible for Debts.

Jeither the Captain, the Agents, nor No

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

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close :- For CANTON.—

A PARAGRAPH advertisement in another

Per Amoy, at 9 am. Tomorrow, the colusin calls attention to some specimens of Tas rumour as the Opium Farmer having

14th inab

life saving apparatus now being shown in been arrested at Canton, which, we believed, England by Mr R. B. Duncan, formerly of we had effectually set at rest by our refer For AMOY,-

Por Esmeralda, at 9 a.m. To-morrow, the Hongkong. The advertisement appears opense to it on Thursday evening, still gains

14th inst. ·

portunely after the preliminary observationsoredence, and that not only amongst the in Council as to the advisability of the Chinese community. It is therefore par- River steamers being bound by their license bapa worth saying that he returned to to carry greater facilities for saving life in Hongkong on Thursday evening, has never case of accident than those they now carry, been subjected to any restraint, indignity Per Archises, at 8.30 p.m., on Mondaysubject which will come up in its proper or inconvenienes, and has had no reason to

For HOTHOW, PAKHOL, HAIPHONG,

(AND HANOI)- Per Hoe-shin, at 0.80 p.m., on Monday,

the 15th inst.

For AMOY AND SHANGHAL---

the 16th inst

For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW -- place as the Council gets further through

Per Kuangtung, at 5 p.m., on Monday, the Bill,

the 15th Inst.

Schmidt.-Arnhold, Karberg & Co.

OBERON, German barque, Captain S. 8. For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, AND

PALMA, German barque, Capt. Binge,

Melchers & Co.

HONGKONG, German 3-masted schooner, Captain Carl Oom.-Wisler & Co.

PEIRO, German barque, Capt. Seekamp and-Siemsson & Co.

Tweeds, Cloth, Bucksking, Brown Pilot Cloth, White Flannel in several qualities, Scarlet Flannel, Magenta Self-color Flannel, Blao Sorge, etc., etc.

150 pairs Scarlet Blankets. 100 pairs Green Blankets.

300 gross Brass Buttons.

11 coils Russian Hemp Packing.

UNDINE German barque, Captain F. Kruse-Malchers & Co.

MOSES B. TOWER, American barkeitine, Capt. C. Hall-Jardine, Matheson & Co.

ALIOS BLED, American barque, Capt. J.

1 case assorted Stationery and Sun. Kilbean. Melchers & Co.

dries

2 cases Union Shirtings

Towels, Undershirts, Socks, etc., eto, ECORD OF AMERICAN AND FOREIGN And a Variety of Other GOODS.

Trans-Cash on delivery.

AMY TURNER, American barque, Captain A. W. Newell,-Bussell & Co. K

JOHN NICHOLSON, British ship, Capt. T. B. P. Compbell-Messageries Maritimes.

LAUREL, British barque, Capt. Johnson, -Gibb, Tảvingston & Co.,

MIDDLESEX, British barque, Captain A de18 | Walsh, -Borneo Company,

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SHIPPING.

Agents,

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. pagkong, Sept. 3, 1878,

G. R. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. 3460] Hongkong, Dec. 15, 1879,

OALOUTTA.

Per Arration Apear and Moray, at 2:30 p.m., on Tuesday, the 16th inst. For AMOY, TAMSUI, AND TAIWAN,

Per Albay, at 5 p.m., on Wednesday,

the 17th Inst.

For HIOGO, YOKOHAMA, AND NAGA-

BAKI

Per Takasago Mary, at 6 p.za., on Fri

day, the 26th inst.

apprehend anything of the kind. He has hadno threats of anything of the sort. The whole thing may therefore be distinctly,

some interested persons for reasons of their pat down as a malicious lie ret af at by

THE piper from Hongkong to whom the Mercury alluded as delighting the Scots at their St. Andrew's celebration was Mr J. OWDL B. MaGregor, of the China Sugar Refinery. This establishment forms quite a small A CORRESPONDENT, residing in the Queen's Beotch Colony, and national music should Road Central, writes us complaining of the bo rife amongst them if we are to judge by atmoyance given by street chair-coolies to eir mumcians. Mr Ken- pedestrians at present." "He points out that the number of their neth Beston, whose performances were the pidgin appears to be in the hands of a so highly appreslated at the Ball here, is strange, and very acoonderate looking lot in the same employ. Mr Modiregor re of coolles, probably because it is not enf- gently left the 14th Highlanders, in which fipiently remunerative, owing to the gold regiment heranked as a piper, and had taken weather, to pay the ordinary hands; but Noon.Tenders for Treasury Bills rolessons from Quarter-Master Sergeant Mao-surely it would be an may matter to gire

ceived by the Treasurer.

those novices a hint, from some súthức ritative quartor, that they ought” not to SUB-EDITING advertisements at Home is annoy the by passers who do not desire to strictly prohibited by the unwritten law of engage chairs. The writer also pokala out all newspaper oficer; but it in sometimes that an extraordinary license appears to be

General Memorands. TUESDAY, December 16

Daylight-wangtung leaves for Coast

Porta

Noon General Weekly Sale by Mr G.

R. Lammert, at his Sales Rooma.

2 p.m. Auction of Bundries, at Mr J.

M. Armstrong's Balea Rooms

8 p.m. Moray and Arratoon Apoor leave

for Blugapore, do

Kinnon, the champion piper of Bootland.