1879-12-27 — Page 4

For Sale

CHRISTMAS STORES.

―:0:-

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co., EG to call attention to the following BEG

New Supply of ST

STORES, which

they have Received

"GORDON CASTLE"

And Other Recent Arrivals.

Intimations.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

ON and after the 27th Instant (34-

TURDAY), the BUSINESS of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION will

THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR AMOY.

The Steamship

*«ESMERALDA,”.

Capt. TALBOT, will be de spatched for the above Port

be Carried on at No. 3, QUEEN'S ROAD, on MONDAY, the 29th Inst., at 10 am. Central, the Premises lately occupied by the AGRA BANK,

For Freight or Passage, apply to GEO. O. SCOTT, Manager,

Hongkong, December 29, 1879,

WANTED,

THE CHINESE REPOSITORY,

1882-51, complete.

CHRISTMAS CAKES, 4-lb., 6-lb. and The Chinese and Japanese Repository, 1868-

6-1b, each...

CHRISTMAS PLUM PUDDINGS, Fure AMERICAN CANDIES.

Puro Scoron CANDIES,

DRAGEES. ALMONDS. Fancy CHOCOLATES.

MASSON'S CHOCOLATE CREAMS. NOUGATINES.

Crystalized METZ FRUITS. New Designa in COSAQUES. "CETEWAYO's BAT BOX,” -**

65, 3 vols.

Notes and Queries on China and Japan,

1867.70, 4 vols.

The China Revieto, or Notes and Quarles on the Far East, Vola L and II. ***"-Transactions of the China Branch of the R

"MARQUERETE'S JEWEL CASKET." "GRANDMA'S BONNET BOX”

"EDWIN and ANGELINA,"

&c., dre, &c.

SMYRNA FIGS.-

Muscatel BLOOM RAISINS,

JORDAN ALMONDS.

BRAZIL NUTS.

PEČAN NUTS.

HICKORY NUTS.

Cooking and Table PRUNES.

Pudding RAISINS and CURRANTS, Candled PEEL

MINCEMEAT in 1-lb. tlus.

VAN HOUTEN'S COCOA, CARRAWAY SEEDS. FcawLITSER'S COCOATINA. American CREAM CHEESE. SAP SAGE CHEESE. LIMBURG CHEESE. PINE APPLE CHEESE,

HAMTONGUE & CHICKEN SAUSAGE WESTPHALIAN, BOLOGNA, OXFORD, and

TRUFFLED SAUSAGES,

GAME PIES.

Potted MEATS,

Prime Yorkshire HAMS,

Prime Wiltshire BACON in tins & Canvas. Pickled OX-TONGUES. OX-TONGUES in JELLY. TRUFFLES

CALIFORNIA ROLL BUTTER, CUTTING's Canned DESSERT FRUITS.

HUNTLEY & PALMER'S BISCUITS. CALIFORNIA CRACKER Co.'s GINGER

CAKES.

A MILK BISCUITS,

ALPHABET BISCUITS, OYSTER BISCUITS.

WAFER BISCUITS.

SODA BISCUITS

A. Society, Hongkong, 1848-59, 6 Parts.

Journal of the N. C. Branch of the Royal

Asiatic Society, from 1858 to 1878 (also Vol. I., containing Journal of the Shanghai Literary and Scientific Society).

Answer to "H.J.H.T.," China Mail Office.

Hongkong, December 23, 1879.

HONGKONG PUBLIC SCHOOL.

de30

THE above SCHOOL will be opened in ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE on MONDAY, JANUARY 5th.

Hours (for the present) 9 A.M. to 1 P. M. Fee, $3 per month, payable in advance. Applications for Admission should be made at once to the Right Rev. Bishop BURDON.

By Order of the Committee,

A. IJSTER, Hon. Secretary, Bougkong, December 17, 1879.

de31

PUBLIC HOLIDAY. undermentioned Banks will close Ton THURSDAY, the lat January, being public holiday.

To-day's Advertisements.

EIGHTH DRAWING.

Chinese Imperial Government Eight per Cent. Loan of 1874.

ARRIVALS.

No. 5189.-DECEMBER 27, 1879.

Dec 27, Morning Star, Samese barque, 670, D. Michaelsen, Chefoo Dec. 17, Gen- éral.-CHINESE.

Dec. 27, Esmeralda, British steamer, 395, R. Talbot, Manila Doc. 24, General- RUBBELL & Co.

Dec. 27, Fleurs Castle, British steamer, 1622, John Kidder, Shanghai and Amoy

RUSSELL & Co. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in Deo. 9, Tos, &c.—ADAMSON, BALL & Co.

Hongkong, December 27, 1879.

conformity with the stipulation con- detained in the Bonda of this Loan, the follow-

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR YOKOHAMA, AND HIOGO. The Steamship

"BREGONSHIRE," STURBOCY Commander, will Ports at 3 p.m. on MONDAY, the 29th Bebe despat ned for the above

Instant,

de29

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 27, 1879. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship

"KWANGTUNG,"

Captain Aporr, will be de apatobed for the above Porta on TUESDAY, the 30th Inst., at Daylight, Instead of as previously advertised. For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 27, 1879.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,

FROM LONDON, SINGAPORE AND

PENANG,

THE Steamship Breconshire, STORAGCE, Commander, having arrived from the above Porte, Consigneen of Cargo are hereby informed that the Goods are being landed, at their risk lato the Godowns of the Undersigned at Wanchal, whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Gooda remaining after the 3rd Proximo will be subject to rent.

ing numbers of Bonds to be paid off at par, in Hongkong on the 31st of December, 1879, Dec. and in London on the 19th of February, 1880, when the Interest thereon will cease, wore this day Drawn at the Offices of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAT BANKING COR- PORATION, 31, Lombard Street, London, in NETT, Accountant of the said Corporation, the presence of Mr. GEORGE HENRY BUR- and of the undersigned Notary,

NUMBERS OF BONDS DRAWN. 313 Bonds Nos. —

DEPARTURES.

27, Takasago Mari, for Yokohama, do 27, Armide, Fronch Flagship, for

Salgon.

27, Hailong, for Amoy, de. 27, Ernest, for Canton. 27. Fung shun, for Shanghai, 27, Tung Ting, for Macao.

27, Romulus, for Manila.

27, Somerset, for Melbourne, do 27, Rajanattianuhar, for Bangkok.

CLEARED.

Kwangtung, for Coast Ports, Bombay, for Saigon,

Breconshire, for Yokohama.

PASSENGERS.

ÁSKIVED.

Per Breconshire, from London, Mr Moncle Per Esmeralda, from Manifa, Mr H. McPherson, and 26 Chinese for Amoy,

DEFARTED.

Per Hailong, for Amoy, Capt. Lamb. Per Romulus, for Manila, Mera D, Tremaga, A. J. Irrmantino, E. Sping'e and J. T. Casselle, J, and L. Lantin.

Per Somerset, for Melbourne, &o., Mr C. D. Smith, Mr and Mrs Fairclough, Mr Macallum, Mr A. Crawford, one Europesi Steerage, and 71 Chinese.

Per Fung shun, for Shanghai, 15 Chinese. Per Rajanattianuhar, for Bangkok, 187 Chinese.

TO DEPAST,

Per Bombay, for Salgon, 250 Chineso.

SHIPPING REPORTS,

33

9 1264 2534

1204

3800 2564 3811

5046

6068

Hainan, for Hofhow, &o. Feronia, for London, de Laurel, for Calcutta,

53

1308 2575

3828

5090

71

1340

2587 3842

5104

96

1341 2608

9865

5121

112

1370 2624

3884 5159

134

1396 2642

3907

5167

158

1417. 2661 3929

6189

136

1433 2691 3960 5208

200

1456

2704 3902

-211

1476

2739

3990

d$30

229

1406

2751 4012

6233 5249 5267

255

1517

2773 4023

5288

278

1539 2792

4049 5313

361

369

299 1549 303 1561 329 1597 1608 1822

2816

2835 2851 -2875 4137

2884

4147

·4070 5329 4091 5354 4108 5376 5393 6405

388 1851 407' 1678 426 1687 451

2911 4161

6434

2939

4183

5442

2941

4202

5467

1704 2970

4229.

5492

on the Wharf are at liberty to do so.

Consigness wishing to receive their Goods

513

527

551

579

581

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

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 27, 1879.

728 ja3

629

647

471 1727 2981 481 1750 3018 4276 5524 1762 3020 4293 6560 1800 3045 4305 1806 3068 4327 6592 1834 3095 .4346 5006 1859 3106 4374

5610 611 1869 3139 4391 5042 1899 3154 4411 5668 1917 3160 4437

4252

5504

5566

667

1923 3198 4444

5690 6714

685

1948

*3204

4467

6785

710 1975

8228

4482

6764

750

PUBLIC AUCTION.

2000 3257 2009 3275 4624 5787 766 2023 3287 4551 5810 781 2044 8305 4578 5839 816 2076 3340 4589 5853

4500 6778

HE Undersigned has received in.

829

866

2091 3344 4617 6868 2108 3371 4623

6887

T. JACKSON, Chief Manager. For the "National Bank of India, Lted.,"

$65

2131

R. H. SANDEMAN, Manager. Hongkong, Des. 26, 1879.

jal

the 31st December, 1879, at 2 p.m., at

his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,

WEDNESDAY,

895

2153

3387 4650 3412 4672

6910 5940

915

2176 3440 4693

6958

027

2192

960

2210

073

1004 998

-&c.

3150 3464 4723 6990 2220 3495 4743 6011 2248 3513 4776 6030 2276 3520 4780 6057 1021 2293 3550 4818 6979 -1044 -2314- -9671 4826 6084

1066 2334

3586 4847

6100 1000 2961 3612 4860 6138

4707-

5972

For STRAITS

NEW YORK.-

1105

1124

2368 3631 4887 8147 2396 3645 4916 6167 de31 1154 2401 3662 4026 6197 1171 2432 3690 4943 6202 1185 2454 3717 4080 8221 1203 2474 3735 4988 6242 2404 3744 6005 2517 3777 6030

For AMOY.-

For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,”

GEO. O. SCOTT, Manager, For the "Chartorod Mercantile Bank of

India, London and China,"

B. H. NELSON, Manager. For the "Chartered Bank of India, Aus-

tralia and China,"

E. G. MOBÉRLY, Acting Manager.

For the "Comptoir d'Escompte de Paria,"

E. SCHWEBLIN, Acting Agent.

For the "Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-structions to sell by Public Auction,

ing Corporation,"

ORIENTAL HOTEL.

TR. J. F. SHUSTER begs to annouude the above Establishmont, sa a FIRST-CLASS HOTEL The House is now being Two- ROUGHLY RENOVATED and RE-FURNISHED. Mr SHUSTER hopes by strict attention to Business, and by supplying the Best of LIQUORS, to merit & share of Public Patron- age. The house bas AMPLE ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS, who will meet with every comfort. The Table will be of the Beat and the Charges strictly Moderate. Tho Proprietor will be at all times ready to supply PIO-NIC PARTIES and to provide DINNERS for PARTIES of Six and upwards on very REASONABLE TERMS.

M that he carries on from this. Date

First-class and Medium CHAMPAGNES, THE BOWLING ALLEYS ARE TO BE

Pints and Quarts,

ROCK.

SAUTERNES.

CLARET.

Fine Old Pale PORT, 1848.

Saccorg's Pale Dry SHERRY,

Do. Amontilado 8HERRY,'

LA GRANDE MARQUE CHARTREUSE,

Pints and Quarts.

MARASCHINO DE ZARA.

CURACAO.

Fine Old BOURBON WHISKY.

Scoron and IRISH WHISKIES.

BASS'S ALE Bottled by CAMERON and

SAUNDERS, Pints and Quarte.

RE-LAID.

English and American BILLIARD TABLES.

TIFFIN AT ONE; DINNER AT Seven.

WINBS AND SPIRITS

OF THE BEST QUALITY. ORIENTAL HOTEL

-J. F. SHUSTER, Proprietor. Hongkong, November 5, 1870.

W:

COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.

E. SPRATT & Co. have lately added an Extensive MACHINE

GUINNESS'S STOUT Bottled by E. & J.SHOP and other APPLIANCES to the former

BURKE, Pints and Quarta.

Specially Selected CIGARS.

Princessa CHEROOTS. Cavite CHEROOTS.

Princesas CIGARS.

Cavite CIGARS.

Aroceros CIGARS.

Vegueros CIGARS,

Choice No. 1 Fortina CIGARS in Boxes

of 100.

Choice No. 3 Melig CUEROOTS,

Advantages of these Docks.

The DIMENSIONS of the Dock are :—460 Feet, on the Blocks; 92 Fest Wide; Or- dinary Tides, 21 Ft.; Spring Tides, 241 Ft. Office, 20, PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG, Hongkong, October 4, 1879, 40080

To-day's Advertisements,

PUBLIC AUCTION,

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE !-

Choice No. 3- Fortin CIGARS. THE Undersigned will sell by Public

PRESENTATION BOOKS.

SCIENTIFIC WORKS.

WORKS of REFERENCE.

SCHOOL BOOKS,

CHILDREN'S STORY BOOKS.

CHILDREN'S TOY BOOKS.

NOVELS.

ATLASES.

HISTORIES.

DICTIONARIES,

OLLENDORFF'S METHOD for Learning

FRENCH and SPANISH

Auction, on

TUESDAY,

the 30th Dec., at Noon, at his Auction

Sales Rooms, Peddar's Wharf, PILOT CLOTH, Tweeds, Doeskins, All-wool Flannel, Colored and White Serge, Cardigan Jackets, Wool Mita, etc., etc.

100 boxes Brown Windsor Toilet Soup.

50 boxes Candles. 10 cases Muskets.

20 cases Tumblers.

Morton's Assorted Oilman's Stores.

5 cases Prime York Hams.

25 cases tins Sardines. Lamps, Razors in boxes, Penknives,

DR. Any's METHOD for Learning Gax Towels, Socks, etc., etc.

-MAN and FRENCH,

ASHER'S MODEL BOOKS of FOREIGN COMMERCIAL CORRESPONDENCE, GERMAN, FRENCH BAD SPANISH, NORTH CHINA HERALD" DATE

BLOCK for 1880,

NEW SEASON'S PRESENT TEA, in 5 and

10 Catty Boxes. Hongkong, December 10, 1879.

30 cases Brandy.

20 cases Kinahan's IL Whisky. Fine and Central Fire Revolvers and Cartridges.

10 cases Borden's Milk. And a Variety of Other GOODS. TERKS--Cash on delivery.

G. R. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, Dec. ST, 1879.

de80

ON

An Invoice of JAPANESE POR CELAIN and LACQUERED WARE, and KUNG-SI WARE.

&C

ko,

TERMS OF SALE.--As customary.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Austioneer. Hongkong, Dec. 27, 1879.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

HE Undersigned has received in-1220 structions Hom H. M. Naval STORE 1249 KEEPER to sell by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

For £100 Sterling each £31,500, For the

The British steamer Breconshire reports: First part strong monsoon, middle part fine with moderate North wind, latter part strong wind with hazy weather.

The British steamer Esmeralda reports: Moderate and fine weather throughout.

The British steamer Flours Castle reports: Flae N.E. monsoon throughout.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-

For BOIHOW, PAKHOI, AND HAI

PHONG.

Per Conquest, at 9 8,m., on Sunday, the

28th-inst

For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SUEZ,

AND LONDON.-

Per Feronia, at 9 a.m. Tomorrow, the

8th inst

SETTLEMENTS,

AND

Per Fleurs Castle, at 9 a.m. To-morrow,

the 28th inst.

ME MOS. FOX: TO-MORROW.* RELIGIOUS SERVICES :----

8. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL, — The Righ- Roverend Bishop Burdon. Morning Sert vice 11, Evening 5.45. Holy Communion on the first Sunday in the month.

oficlating Military Chaplain. At 8 a.m. Military Service. Rev. J. Benderson, Morning Prayer, &o. Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sunday in the month

in Chinese, 2-3 P.M. every Sunday, with UNION CHURCH-Morning Service, at 11 A.M., Afternoon, & P.M.-Divine Bervice. comraunion on first Sunday of every month,

Rev. Dr. Chalmers,

ST. PETER'S SEAMEN'S CHUROR.-Rov. J. Henderson. Service at 6 P.M., every Sunday. Wednesday and Friday, at 11 4. All seate free. Morning Prayer and Communion on the First Sunday in each month at 11 4, M.

ST. STEPHEN'S MISSION CHURVA-Rev. J. Grandy, and Rev. Lo Sam Yuen. (All Services in Chinese,) Prayer:-Litany, Anto-Communion, and Morning Sermon, at 11 AK. Bible Class, at 3 e.M. Preaching, at 6.30 r.. Holy Com munion, 1st Sunday in Chinese month,

BERLIN FOUNDLING HOUSE-Service in the German language, by Pastor F. Kiltzke, every Sunday, at half-past ten M., In the Chapel of the Berlin Foundling House, West Polat,.

ST. JOSEFA'S CUBO, Garden Road.- In the morning, Mass at 8 o'clock.

MEMOS. FOR MONDAY. Shipping.

10 am.—Esmeralda leaves for Amoy,

8 p.m.- Breconshira leaves for Yokohama,

c.

Gleniffer leaves for Shanghai, on or about

this date.

Amusement.

9 p.m-Dramatlo Performance at the

City Hall.

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Established A.D. 1841, -

香港大藥

A. S. WATSON & O...

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRuggiers, IMPORTERS

Or

Deuseista' SunDRIES, NURSKEy Requi- HITES, TOILET Requisirns, ExeliHH, AMIBICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT

MEDICINES, MANUFACTURERS.

07

Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Glagorade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, andother Aorated Water ** The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision, Hongkong, June 1, 1878,

Per Esmeralda, at 9.30 a.m., on Monday, at

the 29th inst.

For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,-

7.55 p.m.

The publication of this issue commenced

Par Zamboanga, at 1.80 p.m., on Mon- THE CHINA MAIL.

day, the 29th inst.

For YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.—

Per Breconshire, at 2,80 p.m., on Mon-

day, the 29th inst.

the 3rd January, 1880, at 10 am, at HONGKONG & SHANGHAF BANKING CORPORATION, For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOOBOW.— !

H. M. Naval Yard,--

The HULL of a 42 Feet TWIN SCREW STEAM LAUNCH.

TERMS.--Cash on delivery. The Hull to be at Furchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,

I

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Government Auctioneer, Hongkong, Dec. 27, 1879. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & OHINA.

this BEANCO.

ja3

de30

Have THIS DAY Resumed Charge of,

WILLIAM FORREST,

Manager. Hongkong, December 27, 1879.

TO LET. TOUR-STORIED-HOUSES in Holly

wood Road, A HOUSE in Lyndhurst Terrace,

Apply to

E. R. BELILIOS. Hongkong, December 27, 1879.

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS. –

STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILIA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES;

ALAO,

"

PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALOUTTA AND ALL INDIAN PORTS,

IN WEDNESDAY, the 7th January, ANADYR, Commandant DE BOISENIL

1880, 11 pm, the Oour pany's S. BABON, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above places.

(Signed) GEO. H. BURNETT,

Countersigned,

Accountant.

W. W. VENN, Junior, 2 Popo's Head Alley, Cornhill, E.C.

Notary Public,

London, 22nd October, 1879,

ja3

CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT LOAN 1874.

Per Kwangtung, at 5 p.m., on Monday, the 29th fast, instead of as pre- viously notified.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DEC. 27, 1879.

As the annual examinations come round, and the conditions of the Grant-in-aid system are seen by the Government In- spector of Schools to be complied with, the sction or inaction of the Executive becomes a matter of some little interest.

For SAIGON.-

Per Olympia, at 5p.m., on Monday, the The warmth of the debates and of the

29th inst.

For PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN,tion question, about two years ago, and promisonous speeches upon the Educa- SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, &c.— Per Crusader, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday, opponents of the entire Colonial Edu- indiscreet utterances by some of the the Brd January, 12 cents rates.

Tember curront of the above LOAN, The British Contract Packet Peshawur

THE COUPONS failing due Bist Do-MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET,—

demption, will be Fald at the Office of this together with the BONDS DRAWN for Re CORFORATION on and after that Date.

For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION, Agents Issuing the Loan,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager, Hongkong, December 27, 1879, ja8

Not Responsible for Debts.

Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor

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

PALMA, German barque, Capt. Binge- Melchers & Co.

PEIRO, German barque, Capt, Seekamp, -Biemsten & Co.

MONES B. TOWER, American barkentine, Capt. O. Hall, Jardine, Matheson & Co. ALIOR REED, American barque, Oapt. J. H. Kilboan. Melchers & Co.

AMY TURNER, American barque, Captain A. W. Nowell-Russell & Co.

Gibb, Livingston & Co. LAUBER, British barque, Capt. Johnson.

cation Scheme, might once have led the reached in this Colony. Like most other uninitiated into a belief that a great- crisis in educational matters had been will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, agitations, however, in which the present the Slet Instant, with Malls to and Executive takes a prominent party the through the United Kingdom and excitement about the education question Europe vid Brindisi or Southampton; to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. N.B.This Packet carries no mails for the Australian Colonies, E. or 8. Africa nor for Mauritius,

seems to have led to little or nothing being done. The fruit has been a very extraordinary promises, and the harvest- small outturn when compared with the or season of ingathering has been pain- fully scanty. It is not alone the delay in bailding the new Central School building, and the intemperate opposition formerly shown to the existing educa tional system which has marked the present administration, against which exception must be taken. But like nearly everything else, the modifications or ameliorations of the Grant-in-ald party interested had expressed a certain scheme-in which we believe every amount of satisfaction-have been ap parently pigeon-holed until a very recent date, and therefore remain inoperative ways of the present Executive are probably for another year. Verily the beyond measure mysterious.

After a subject surges up and is lashed into foam for a time, the interent therein seems to die away, Speeches that appeared to be carefully prepared, and promises that had the air of having been based upon practical despatch-writing, are soOU forgotten; and the end of this year finds the educational facilities of the Colony in as forward a state as they were twelve months ago. In several cases we under 10.10 FM.-Letters may be posted with one form or another, has been fully ex stand that an increase of the grant, in

·MAILS, BY TEN FRENCH PAØKET,

The French Contract Packet Anadyr will be despatched on WEDNESDAY the 7th January, with Mail to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, vid Naples; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Bom bay, Aden, Suez, and Alexandria. The usual hours will be observed in cloning

the Malla, &c.

HOURS FOR CLOSING

THE CONTRACT MAILS.

The following hours are observed in closing Mails, to, by both the British and French Contract Packets :-

Day of Departure,-

P.M.Money Order Office closes. 5.30 P.M.-Post Office oloses till 8.P.M.,

except the NIGHT Box, which is always open out of Office hours. P..--Post Office opens. P.M.Registry of Letters ceases, Posting of all printed matter and patterns ceases. *.M.-Mails closed, except for Late

Letters

8

MIDDLESEX, British barque, Captain A. Walsh.-Borneo Company,

9.

GARIBALDI, American barque, Capt. T. Forbes.-Jardins, Matheson & Co.

10

Cargo and Spede will be registered for J. London as well as for Marseilles, and so copted in tran it through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Shipping Orders will be granted until

10.2.

Cargo will be received on board until Noon, Speals and Paroels until 2 p.m. ov the 7th January, 1880. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.)

Contents and value of Packages SEO ZÓ- quired.

For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, Desember 17, 1879.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS,

Dec. 28, Consolation, British steamer, 764, Robt. Young, Nagasaki Dec. 21, Coal and General-OBDEE

Dec 27, Breconshire, British steamer, Bingapore Dec. 19, General. ADAMSON, 1241, J. Sturrook, London Nov. 7, and BELL & CO.

Dec 27, Feronia; German steamer, 1115, H. Schults, Foochow Dec. 25, Ton for Lon- isë i don»drumman & Co.

Late Fee of 18 cents until

10.30.when the Post Office closes

entirely, 10.40 Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with Late Fee of 18, cents until time of departure.

TUESDAY, December 30-

General Memoranda.

Daylight Kwangtung leaves for Cosat

Porta

Noon General Weekly Bain by My G.

3. Lammars, si bis Malos Kogus

+

pected by school managers; and as the schools of our Roman Catholic brethren were to have come under, the Grants-in- aid under certain well-understood condi tions, the delay in this matter becomes all the more incomprehensible and in- convenient, The number of attendances during the year was, or rather is, placed at 200, and this high figure, it is stated, materially interferes with the banaficial affects of the grant-in-aid; while it in argued that reduction In the number of attendances may to 100%