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For Sale.

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. TTAVE REORIVED FOR SALE, HAVE

Ex recently arrived Mail and.

other Steamships. ・・・

AMERICAN AND ENGLISH

GROCERIES, FRESH SUPPLIES RECEIVED BY EVERY MAIL.

APPLES, Green and Dried. MOLASSES, Canned and Bottled.

EASTERN CREAM CHEESE. EYE MEAL, BUCKWHEAT.

INDIAN CORN MEAL, OATMEAL.

CRACKED WHEAT, HOMINY.

ASSORTED JELLIES in Clam Jars.

NUTS BARCELONA, Brazte,

SURLLEAHR, ALMONDS,

PEDAS, WALNUTS

and EANUTS.

GREEN TURTLF, 1lb. and 2ib. Casan.. RUSSIAN CAVIARE.

OX-TONGUES, Sasked and Pickled.

Ở LÀM CHOWDK.

EAGLE BRAND CONDENSED MILK. RICHARDSON & ROBIN'S DEVILLED

MEATS.

ITALIAN PASPIN, MACARONI and VERMICELLI,

EASTERN HAMS and BICON. SMOKED SALMON.

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Alphabetical BISCUITS.

Foda CRACKERS, Wafer BISCUITS.

Ginger CAKES,

Milk BISCUITS. Oyster BISCUITS.

HORSE RADISH in Bottles.

Soused Lamb's TONGUES.

Comb BONEY in Original Frames. Boured Pig's FEET.

Strained and Comb HONEY in Bottle

Family Pig PORK in Koza.

Family Mesa BERF iu Kegn. No. 1 Boston MACKEREL in Kits.

Salmon BELLIES in Kits, Paragon MACK&REL in Tins. English BRAWN,

Compressed OX-TONGUE, Compressed Corned BEEF.

Cutting's Dessert FRUITS in 231 Casos.

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Sausage MEAT.

Assorted SOUPS.

Stuffed PBPP RS,

Queen's OLIVES.

Aszorted PICKLES.

California CANDIES.

The American BROILER.

Waflo IRONS..

Lemon SQUEEZERS.

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Intimations.

HAIR WASH has been prepared

THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.

ROYAL.

CITY HALL,

by us for the last 20 yours. Its sale THEATRE steadily increasing in India, the Straits and Japan. It possesses at the qualities of a Hair Oil or Pomade without their stiakiness. It induces a healthy action of the scalp and nourish as the Hair: Dandruff It con- never appears whilst it is in ugo. tains none but the best ingredients, and the greatest care is taken in the com pounding. When the Hair falls off after fever or Boy other sickness, this Wagh will surely prove of the greatest value

TRA LAOU-TI-KEE HAIR WASH.

An muigas and elegant -Ppenstage to the Toilet, mbining intenf-the properties of a Wair Grease, Wash. aud

Restoras.

PREPARED ONLY BY SE

J. LLEWELLYN & CO.,

Chemists, da SHANGHAI.

DIRECTIONS.

A strall portion to be poured upon the Head, and to rubed into the role of the nte." No Pomade required.

From its great nourishing power on the Blair to return follicles I may in time cauBŲ

however, do not to its natural color; contain a particle of any ageing ingredient. Using it constantly will most certainly pre- vent the Hair falling. It is cleanly in use, the smallest quality soffioing. It has no sadinivut, and therefore requires no shaking.

·J. LLEWELLYN & Co.,

Shanghai. Hongkong Agentes LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

"SHIPPING REPORTS

The Norwegian barque St-ut reports: Flue weather throughout.

The British steamer Yetung reports: And #ne wother and light, monsoon throughout.

• Undersigned has received in

adriell by Public section, In Swalow (recent arrival)

TO-MORROW,

HONGKONG. CIGNOR CAGLIA New and Much the 30 h Inst, at Noon, at the Godowa of Messrs II. M. M. ALLY & Co, Ind- Augmented

burst Terrace,—— ITALIAN OPERA CMPANY..

THIS

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29th November, 1880. THIRD SUBSCRIPTION NIGHT. "La Sonnambula," by BELLINI.

Savinaya

Lin

dirsin

ONE CHEST PERSIAN OPIUM, Ex Strenship "Indus," More or less damaged by een water, (For account of the concerned.) TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots with all failty and errors of

the fall of the hamwer.

Tientsin, and foo, German str. Olympia, British sohooner Glemny, British bone Foning Star. Sr Fok en arrived and selt un 27th.

The British steamer Teheran reports: Strong NW. gala leaving and very cold Boisban freezing hard in the river. Group to Breaker Point strong N.E. mon: son; and thence to port light winds and fine weather.

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[No. 5425.- November 29, 1850.

HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Established A.D. 1841. 香港大藥房

A S. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIATA, IMPORTERS

ricovera," the singer's powerful tenor.. vaice was heard to great advantage, and invoked enthusiastic applause. It in useless denying that Signor Baganini's voice, although powerfil enough for anything, lacks that sympathetic purity of tone which marks tenors of the highest class; however, this gentleman is such a thoroughly finished musician, and such an accomplished actor, and strives so conscientiously to do good work in every- thing he attempts, that the somewhat DRUGOISTY SUNGDIRA, NURSERY REQUIharsh quality of his voice may well be overlooked. As the tutor, Raymond, SITER, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH,

Signor Bagagiolo again rendered ex- AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT

cellent service; and a good word must MEDICINE.

also be said for Signor Bocelli, who gave a fairly satisfactory rendering of the character of Arthur, besides leading the chorus in a most effective manner. The

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description, to be at purchasers' risk on Passed onter Lightship at 9.30 p.m. 25th. Sodi Water, Lemdowle, Tonic Water.last named gentleman 'bastho remains of

The Brush steamer Chinkiang reports: Leis Shanghai at 3 p.m. on 24th innt, An chored inside the Heaven Seut Barrier pntil 5.15 pm. 25th. Steamers Bombay and Hungarian also detained for water, Arrived at Hongkong st inidnight on 28th. From Woosung to Taichow Lelands- und strong Wind, thence to Taugyning Island light N. and NE. winds, thence to Lanmock alaud strong N E.-winds and zen, no30ght winds and fine to arrival. On 27th at 10 m. spoke S.. S. Bellona off Turn- About,

Signor RABAJOLS. zighery MILANI- VELA- Šin ra COBLAKOMI

H. N. MODY, Auctioneer. Hongkong. Nov, 29, 1880.

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Sit or Beag214, (Liis First Appearanc...).

Oa WEDNESDAYVENING,

1st Feniher, 1850, FOURTH SUBSCRIPTION NIGHT,

will be printed, VERDI'S GRAND OPERA "ERNANI."

PRICES OF ADMISSION : Family Tickets, to adinit Three, Press Circle, - Studie,

Back Feats,

floors Open at....

Tu Chamence at....

..8.30 p 0. ..0.00,

$7

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Sets may be securel and Tiskets ob tained at Messra KELLY & WALSH's. Hongkong, November 29. 1880.

FOR MANILA.

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The Steamship

*Dinmonte," Captain CULLEY, will be despateled for the above Pirt on WEDNESDAY, te 1st December, at 4 o'Clock paw.

For Freight or Fasago, apply to

RUSSELL & Co,

Hongkong, November 20, 1880.

del

FOR SILANGHAL (Taking Cargo at through rates to (IIEFOO and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)

The Steamship

"Pechili,"

Capt. JACKSON, will be despatched as above on

WEDNESDAY, the 1st Proz, xt 5 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

del Hougkun, November 30, 1880.

Ninth Volume of the STEAM TO BOMBAY FIA STRAITS "CHINA REVIEW."

Now Ready.

No. 2.-Vol. IX. -OF THE-

CHINA REVIEW

CONTAINS

Foochow Syllabary,

The Book of Purity and eat. Characteries Chinese Worda. ПOUSEHOLD Nores on the Corean Language.

STORES.

Wiltshire BACON in Wrapper.

Notices of Emtrent Statesmen of the Pro

ses Dyny

A Chip from Chineke History, or the last two Emperors of the Great Sung Dy- nasty, 1101 to 1120.

Irish Selected BACON in 2b & 4lb Tina. Short Notices of New Books and Literary

Cumberland H&M.

Breakfast TONGUES.

Rusia ON-TONGUES.

Úxford SAUSAGES,

HAM, TONGUE, and Chicken SAUSAGE,

Truffled SAUSAGES.

Potted MATS and FISH.

Phillippe and Canand's FATE DE

FOIE GRAS.

Phillippe & Canaud's ASARA.

GUS.

Philippe & Canand's SARDINES. Gelatize LOZENGES.

Assorted 3WE STS.

GELATINE.

Mallle's French MUSTARD.

Intelligrice.

Notes and Queries :

Chaldesa Grammamincy.

Adoption & Cane in Point, Comparative Linguistio Peculiarities. What may be got from one Rout Punishments under the Chinese Panal

Code.

Concis Dictionary of Kang-hi. Undiscovered? Hiatorical Proofs. Dr. Williams and the Stats of " Sui." Books, Wanted, Exchanges, &v

Hongkong, Novembe£11, 1880

Mr. Andrew Wind,

NEW AGENT, do

138, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK; is authorized to receive Subscriptions, Ad- vertisements, &a, for the China Mail Overland China Mail, and China Review.

Anglo Swiss OHOCOLATE and MILK, To-day's Advertisements.

Anglo Bwin COCOA and MILK.

Crosse & Bleckwell's CHOCOLATE. | Occidental & Oriental Steam-

Magon' CHOCOLATES Assorted.

Sabwaítzer's COCOATINA.

Van Houten's COCOA,

Epp's COQDA.

COSAQUES.

Liebig's Extractum CARN18.

Smoked VOD-ROES.

* Dried SPRATS. "

Findon RADDOCK.

BERKINGS A LA SARDINE.

Yarmouth BLOATERS. Kippered HERRING. Dried HERR'NOS.

FARDINES with ?OMATOES.

Assorted PICKLES

Assorted JAMS.

Calf's Foot JELLY,

Essences for Flavoring

SAUCES,

SPICES,

Candled PEEL, ALMONDS,

OURRANTS in Bottle nad Bulk

BAISINS in Bottle and Bolk.

Mincemeat; Carraway' SEEDS

Ship Company,

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,

IN CONNECTION WIT-R THX

CENTRAL

and

The P. & O, S, N. Co

Steamship

"Geelong"

will leave for the above place it, on THURSDAY, the 2nd Dec., instead of as previously utiẞed.

A. MaIVER,

Superintendent.

P. & U. S. F. Co.'s Office.

Hongkong, Naveer 29, 1680.

dez

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

**Kuungtung," Captain Youso, will be expatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 3rd December, st Daylight.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, November 29, 1880. des

FOR YOKOHAMA.

The British Steamer

"Bartor," Capt. GRAMUN, shortly due, "will have quick de

spatch for the above Purt. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 29, 1880.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1 American Ship

"Valparaiso,"

FELLOWS, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and

wili bave quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 29, 1880,

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American Schooner

Cadet," Brows, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will

bare quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL, & Co. tokon. November 20, 1880.

Not Responsible for Dobts.

UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING Nether the Captain, the Agents, nor

·RAILROAD COMPANIES

AND

ATLANTIC STEAMERS.、

S. S. GAELIO will be despatch- Tad fhe San Francisco via Yokohama,

on MUNDAY, 13th December, 1880, at- 3 p.m., taking Uarzo and Passengers for Japan, the United States, Alexico, Central and South America, and Europe,

Connection is made at Yokohama, with Bleamara from Shanghai,

Freight will he received on Board until 4 pm. of the 12th December. PARUEL PACKAGES will be received at the Office until 6 pm, same day all Pareal Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.

A REDUCTION is made on Ketua Pas- AGE TICKETS.

Conaqlar Invoices to accompany Over land, Mexioan, Central and South Amerloan | Cargo, should be sent to the Company's Offices addressed to the Collector of Ous Raw COFFEE, toms, Sau Franeleco.

Ground COFFER

PRESENT TEA ia & Catty and 10 Catty Boxes; 'Good BREAKFAST TEA 28 conta per lb. -Hongkong, November 22, 1880,

For further information as to' Freight) or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 37, Queen's Road Central,

CHAS, H. HABWELL, J.,

Agint.

Hongkong, Norambar 29, 1830.

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

Inrouter, American ship, Captain B. F. ShururuMaster.

Hey, Gorman ba-que, Caplin T. Meyer plain.

ANNI S. DALE, Amerjoan harkentine, Captain C. H. Nelson, Wieler dr Co.

QLDEN Russer, British barque, Capt. J. M. Richardson-passen &

Cazuau, German brig, Captain A. Baling.arnhold, Kuberg & Co.

AMETHYST, American barque, Captain J. Slocum.Jardine, Matheson & Co.

CADET, American brigantine, Captain J. W. Brown,rder,

PUBLIC AUCTION. HE Undersigned has received

structions to all by Pablic Auction,

ON

SATURDAY,

(he 4th December, 1880, at 2 p., bis Sales Roous, Queen's Road,

A Collection of

Glogerado, Polo Water, Sarsaparilla

Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Manufactory is under direct continues European Supervision. Hongkong. June 1, 1876..

MARRIAGES.

and

At the residence of the United States

what has been a good tenor voice, and although its glories have certainly faded, the artiste uses it with so much skill and discretion as to render it invaluable not only in chorus siaging, but in many rôles where a second tenor is an efficient substitut for a higher class performer.

The choruses were generally rendered in good style, and a word of commend-

The British s'eamer 'El Dorado reports: First strong .. mons ou and fine wea in-thor; latter part light sirs of wind from Consal-General, Shanghai, on the 23ration is due for the satisfactory manner

Tariable quarters.

The Dutch sleamer Java reports: Len. Nov., by Hev. W. S. Helt, Mr B. O. 8001, in which the opera was mounted...

ving

On the 27th Oct. (by licenes), at th

DEATH.

J

It will of course be understood that

Waung experienced strong N.W...N., to Mies F. W. DENNY. wind with hear sea till abrasal of Formosa,

Իր then the Find hauled round to Nrih Cathedral, St. David's, by the Rev. A. J. our criticism makes every allowance for Morgan Green, M.A., Rector of Warren, the disadvantages which the artistes NN.E. blowing strong and heaty 801. assisted by the Rev. Bagh Jones, M.A.labour ander on accouus of the opera Kutte N.E. trade wind till last night at 3 p.m., then became calm and fine weather. Minor Canon, Mr JonRPH Lewis, Son of being considerably cut down; and it Mr John Lewis, New Street, St David», The British steamer Claverhouse reports: CHINESE & JAPANESE CURIOS, Freeb monsoon and e'ear weather through to Mies FANNY WINFRED Jonss, of Nannust be noted in the representation now out. On 27th spoke Belona from Hong Street, Daughter of the late Mr Simeorunder review, that a very important olarcter, Alice, was omitted altogether. Johus, of Milford Haven. comprising:-

keng bound for Fonchow of lurnabout.

Taken as a whole, however, and basing Old Bronze, Old Chin-chew Ware, Pekin Enaucel, Juda Stour, Lacquer

our critical romarks on not too high a

Wart, Sang de Daaf.

standard of excellence, we must accord the Opera Company every credit and very high praise for their artistic nad generally effective perforinence of such a difficult opera as Lucia di Lammer- moor. Our hearty commendation is alap due to the Orchestra, and more especial ly to Signor Melchior Vela, whose play- ing and conducting from memory be tokens a perfect knowledge of operatic

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TERMS OF SALE-As customary,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer,

Hongkong, Nov. 29, 1880.

NOTICK.

CARGOES.

Per S, S. Achilles to London, sailed 22nd No:97,072 lbs. Corgon, 188,819 lbs, Scented Caper, and 35 70 Ibs. Scented

Orange. Pakus-total 271 625 lbr. Tea: 90 bales Waste Silk, and 20 pkgs. Sundrion; from Amoy, 140 pkus. Tea,

Per S S. Genorchy, from Canton Wa- de4 tere to London, sailed 29th November

63,002 lbs. Congen, 262 778- lbs. Scented Caper, and 44.203 lbs. Scented Orange Pekoo-total 360.013 lbs. Tea; 18 ones Silk Piece Goods, 247 balen Waste Silky and GO0542 pkgs Sandrier,

TR. JOHANN NICOLAUS MMANN is authorized to Sign Balls

DE LADING in our Name.

*

MELOBERS & Co. Hongkong, November 29, 1880.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS,

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Nov. 26, Stant, Norwegian berqué, 581, Archichong, Newchwang Nov. 17, Beaus, SIEMSSEN & Co.

Nov. 28, Voting, British stemor, 286, Scott. Swatow Nov. 27, 6 p.m., General.-- KwK ACHEONG & SONS.

Nov. 28, Malacca, British steamer, 1029, W. A. Suaton, R.N.R, Yokohama Nov, 20, Mails and General -1, & 0. S. N, Co.

Nev. 26, 8 p.m., Teheran, British at camer,

1671, A U. Loggin, Shanghai Nov. 26,

10. Maila anil General.-P. & O. S. N. Co.

Nov. 28, Amy, British steamer, 814, Drowes, Wulu Nov. 23, Rico.-SMK & Co.

Nov. 28, 12 pm., Chinkiang, British steamer, 799, s. M. Orr, Shanghi Nov, 24, 3 p.m., General and Treasure ($115,000).— SIEMBSEN & Co.

Nov. 28, Pechili, British steamer, 899, Jackson, Shanghai Nov 24, Goueral- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Nov. 20, El Dorado. British steamer, 990, Youu, Shanghai Nv. 23, General, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Nar. 29, Java, Dutch steamer. 337, J. da Ridder, Chiukiang. Nov. 26, Rice. SMBSEN & Co..

Nov. 29, 0.50a.m., Claverhouse, British steamer, 763, J. Brown, o chow Nov. 27, Tea-Gro. R. STEVENÉ & Co.

Nov. 20, Channel Queen, British barque. 609, Le Lacheur, Newchwang Nov, B, Beau-EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co.

DEPARTURES,

Nov. 28, Helena, for Kelung.

28, Emuy, for Awoy, &o, 28, Fuyew, for Shanghai,

28, Turtar, for Bangkok,

28, Livingstone, for Chefan.

28, Kemeralta, for Haiphong. 28, Athey, for Canton, 28 Pechili, for Canton. 30, Nourmahal, for Manila.

for Bangkok. 29 Com Lupont, 20, Kashgar, for Shangbat 29, Jasn, for Cantou,-“

29. El Dorado, tor Canton.

29, Chinhiang, for Canton.

CLEARED.

Claverhouse, for Cooktown, &c. Lita, for Kalung. Mary, for Bangkok. Lavina, for Bangkok. Two, for Saigon. · Namou, for Count Ports.

PASSENGKES; ~

ARRIVED.

Por Malacca, from Yokohama, Dr and Mr Wood and 2 children, Me and Mrs Legret, Lleut. P. and Miss Robinson, Mesra Collon, Pidgeon, Fisch, Darby, Taylor, Cropland, 12 Obinete, and 2 Ja рапеве.

Per Teheran, Irom Shanghai: for South-

ampton, Lieut. G. G. P. Bawden, R.N., Md W. Jago, R.N., and Capt. Bendall and ativa servant; for Saee, Mr J. Bestowe key; for Hongkong, Viswante de Gutarde, Maquis de Canells and servant, Meters E. A. de Pavia, G. de Castro, Key Mora, H, King, R., H. Roberts, R.N.. F Minta, A.B.R.N., J. S. White, R.M.LL, and 9 Obiness.

Per Jaca, from Chiakiang, Mr Jurgenow (pilot from Shanghai),

Par Yettung, from Swatow, 200 Chinese. Per Amoy, from Wabu, 10 Chinese Per Chinking, from Shanghai, 1 Fero- peans, and 59 Chicere,

Par Peckit, from Shanghai, 19 Chinese. Per El Dorado, Itom shanghai, 7 Chinesa.

DAPARTED.

Per Emuy, for Amoy, &c., Memes L. Harris, R. Cordeiro, and 200 Chiness.

Per Kuskgas, for Shanghai, Mesars 3.

vaut, and 8 Chinese,

POST OFFICE NOTICES.

MAILS will close- For SWATOW.—

Por Yottung, at 11.30 am. To morrow,

the 30 h ist,

For NAGASAKI, KOBE, AND YOKO

HAMA-

Per Malacca, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, tho

30th just

For PORT DARWIN AND ADELAIDE..

Per Ocean, 3.30 p.m., on Wednesday, the 1st December, instead of as pre- viously notified.

For STRAITS AND BOMBAY.-

Ter Geelong, at 2.33 pm on Thursday, The and Deo, instead of a previous ly notified.

Per Forwarts, al 10.30 am., on Thers.

day, the 2nd Deo.

MAILS BY THE DUTISH PACKET.—

KUM

At Shangbal General Hospital, on the 22nd Nov, at 6.30 p.m., Mr O. BAISY, of the American Ibreha Kiangaing.

The publication of this issue commersed

al 8.30 p.m. -

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, NOV. 29, 1880.

ITALIAN OPERA. LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOF,

The Royal Italian Opera Company made their second appearance at the City Hall on Saturday night, in Doni- zetti's famous opera "Lucia di Lam.. mermoor." A large and fashionable audience, incluling the elite of our musical world, crowded the theatre in every pirt, ha accorded the principal performers a most Hattering reception.

mic..

"La Sonnar-

Bollini's popular opera bula" will be produced this evening, with the new tenor Signor Gazolini în the character of Eleino.

LOCAL AND GENERAL,

The next American Mais may be looked for hero on or about the 8th Dea., by the 0. & 0. aleamer Gaelic, which brings San Francisco dates to the 4th inst.

TEND CHR are solicited, in the Gazelle, for The plot and dramatic incidents of the seventy telegraph poles, to be delivered opera ors founded, as everybody knows at the Yau-ma ti Police Station. oh Sir Walter Beott's romantic novel, i The Bride of Jammermoor, and ure too:

well known to require explanation. The O. & O. Co.'s S. S. Garlic, with maila Donizetti's music throughout" shows a &o, from San Francisco to the 4th inst., master's hand, therefore it is not surpris-has arrived at Yokohama, and will leave

for this pork to-morrow, the 30th.

For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, COLOM-ing that Lucia di Lammermoor, re- prescured for the first time at the San BO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, AND EUROPE sis TRIESTE.----

Carlo, Theatre, Naples, on the 26th September, 18:30, still holds a high place His Excellency the Governor has been in the repertoire of avery Opera Complessed to recoguiao provisionally, and pany in the European capitals, and has until further notice, M. G. Lemaire as its maintained its great popularity in the charge of the French Consulate at this operatic world' tür over forty-five years. Brith Contract Pack Teheran this opera was not performed by Signor port, via M. Pierret, appointed Consul at will be despatched on WEDNESDAY,

Cagli's Company on the occasion of the 1st December, with Mails to and

their last visit, yet it is no stranger to through the United Kingdom and Europa via Brindisi; to the Straite the flongkong public, buving begu pro- us Wazette publishes an official from the Settlements, Batavia, Burmab, Ceglan, duced at the Lusitano Theatre by the British Consul at Saigou, to the effect that India, Aden, Egypt, Malts, and Cib- Pompei Company so far back as Aprilx decree was passed a: that port on the raltar. This is the best oppor unity 1867, when its success was most mark- 16th November, "Increasing the duty on for forwardin Correspondence to Mau- ritias E. Africs, the Cape, St. Helena, and Ascension.

N..This Packet carries no mails for the

Australian Colonies,

MAILS BY THE Funud Pauert. -

ed.

Bio Janeiro.

The most remarkable feature of Sa- exports of Rice from this Goloby (Saigon) turday night's performance was the first to 15 cents per picul, to take effect from appearance of the new prima donna, the First day of January next." Signora Milani Vela, in the character of

Lavia, and we are pleased to be able to Notice is given in the Guite that a new T. French Contract Packet Djemnahill record a most signal triumph for the new table of Postage rates comes into force on be despatched on WEDNESDAY, artiste. The character of Lucia is a the 1st Dea. (Wednesday next). It will be the 8th December, with Muila 10 zn favorable one for a debutante, the music noted that the letter rate to Australis, through the United ingdom and offering splendid ounces for an ac-New Zealand, Tusmaisia, Fiji vix Torres | Europe, vid Naples; to Saigon, Etraits complished vocalist, whilst the actress

Settlements, Hatayin Burma, plan, has gelden opportunities of distinguish Straits has been reduced from 14 to 10 the Australasian Colonies, Pondiabéry, Madras, Calcutta, Aden, Egypt, Maita og herself in the histrionic art. We conta per half ounce; and as probably are not awarding too much praise when nine-tenths of the correspondence to these we say that Signora Milani Vele availed countries now go by this route, the change The usual hours will be observed in closing herself to the utmost of her opportunity, will be a perceptible gain to many. The

the Mails, &e.

and scored a legitimate success in o

and Gibraltar,

HOURS OF CLONING

THE ENGLISH MAIL. The following hours are observed in closing Mails, do, by the British Contrast

Packet:-

Day of Departure, ---

2

3

Noon-Money Order Office olonen.

P.M.Registry of letters ceases. Posting of all printed matter and patterns cease. P.M.--Malls olosed, except for Late

brilliant although exceedingly difficult rato for Books, &c. has also bien reduced part, The Signora is a young and from 4 to 2 cents per 2 or. These are the graceful actress, thoroughly experienced only changes of any moment. For West- stage business, and has the great Indian cou anion places and certain South advantage of possessing a most ex- American countries the rate by Book Post pressive face. As a vocalist we think it

probable that her equal has never pre- has been redwood from 10 to 5 cents per- viously been heard in Hongkong. Her oz. voice is a pure sopread of fine quality

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and great compass, capable of reaching Tas rainfall for October this year was the highest notes with the utmost ease, 16.83 luobes, far above the average. At whilet her executive ability marks the the Harbour hoe on the 18th Nov. the 3:10 2.M.-Letters may be posted with ferfectly trained and accomplished temperature showed a minimum of 004 at

Lettere.

Late Fue of 10 cents until

musician. It would be difficult to decide

3.30 P.ken the Post Lfice closes in what particular part of the opera the the Peak, on the same day, the minimant

3.40 P, M.

entirely. -lato Letters may be posted prima most distinguished herself, her registered was 52. on beard the pocket with Late performance throughout being so evenly Fes of 10 cents outil time of departure.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Daylight.-Namoa leaves for Coast Ports

·Guoda per Amazone undelivered after Neon, subject to rent and landing akarges.

Auction. Noon-Auction of Persian Opium at Mesara Li. M. M. Ally & Co.'s godown, Lyudburst Tarrace.

General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, December 1:

Autios of Sundries at Wandhi Godown Company's godown, No. 2,

Wanchi.

4. p.m-Boglish Mail leaves for Ports of

Call and Europa.

4 p.m. Diamante leaves for Manila.

5 p.m.-Pechili leaves for Shanghai.

sustained; but it may be noted that her Tax new W. M. of Lodge St. John No. 618, vocal abilities were conspicuously is» | -8, C. (R. W. M. J. Keating) was duly in- played in the sextette (rendered into a stalled by the Very Worshipful Bro. C. F. quartette on this occasion) commencing

Qual frugor! Chi giunge?" whilst Chater, D. D. G. M., in the presence of his her rendering of the well-known aris, officers and a large turn-out of the membera Spargi d'amaro pianto, a (Buglish and visitors, the meeting sunsbering con- verston, "Linger awhile, my dearest)" siderably over a hundred, the largest meet- was marked by such consummate artistising, of course, that has ever been held in taste, that the whole house fairly rose connection with this young but strong and to the singer, the applanee continuing

for some time after the fair artiste had promising Lodge. The various brethren repeatedly bowed fier acknowledgments, whose elsation by the Lodge ofera we Signor Bergamaschi has seldom ap-chronicled a fortnight ago were then füvest- peared to such advantage as in: hied with the fosignia of their office in the admirable impersonation of Henry sunt forma..

Ashton. His acting as usual was of a

high order, and his fine baritone voice on private advises concerning the probable did ample justice to the mueto which fell tu his lot, In the scena e

issue of the Russe Chinese nagutiations aru enentina, Crude, funeste smania," not of ao reassuring a nature as could be and the duetta with Lucia, “11 pallor | wished. The feeling aroong Chinese offi- funesto, orrendo," the popular baritone elals who may be presumed to know some

9 p.m.-Operatic Performanos at the City come out of trying ordeals with dying thing concerning the Inner cirole of diplo

Hail.

THURSDAY, December 2:

31 am-Forwarts leaves for Singapore, 3 pm-Betlony leaves for Bombay.

Colombo, &

CBYIALE, Gorman barque, Capt: Nisset. Joannon, RN., J. Palmer and native 107 FRIDAY, December 3-

Sisusta & Co.

ANNA Buzia, German barque, Captain B. Krause.Siemssen.& Co.

Beynr, Cerman 3-m. schooner, Osptain W. Pll-Siemisen & On.

Gerox, Gorman barque, Captain W, B. Ode.Siemazen & Co.

Java, Dutch steamer, Captain J. DI de13 Ridder.Stemssen & Co.

Per Fuged, for Shanghai, 12 Chinese. Per Com Dupont, for Bangkok, a uro- peans, and 18 Chinsar,

TO DEFART.

Per Claserhouse, for Cooktown, da, & Chinese

er Tunis, for Saigon, 100 Chinese,

Per Namaa, for Cost Porta, 2 Euro- Da posar, and 250 Obinens,

Daylight.-Kwangtung leaves for Coat

Porte SATURDAY, December 4

colors, The Highland costume which

Henry Ashton wore, although some-macy is that of grave anxiety. Hitherto burlesque on the kilt and we have never believed that China would what of pinid of a real Scottish chief, became the fight, nor do we think she will do so Signor right well and we can congin. even now savo to avold exceptionally hu- tulate him on presenting us with such

a picturesque and shccessful rendering milating terms) but we deem it worth of a tring and exceedingly difficult noting that there may be toure in these preparations for war than is generally part

The good opinions won by Signor Bo supposed, Thero is no proverbial atraw ganini in 11-Trovatore wore more than that shows how the wind blows in this 2 p.m.-Auction of Chinese and Japanese confirmed by bis artistic rendering of the

Carios, at Mr J. M. Armstrong's

11. a. m, kótion of Salt at Mesurs Land- stein & Co. ago oats, No. 62. Wanchi.

Goods per Forwarts madelivered after duet with Laoy, Sulla torba che rin-ray And there is not the slightest

this date sabjost to reat

pim-Meeting of Zetland Lodge.

gloomy Master of Itavenenoot. In the matters nothing but the most absolute serra" and the final aria " Fra poco a me reason given for the existence of the