1880-12-01 — Page 2

For Sale.

Intimations.

UIS HAIR WASU has been prepared MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. T by us the the last 20 years. Its ste AVE RECEIVED FOR SALE,s steadily increasing in India, the Straila HAVE

and Japan. It possesses all the qualities of a Hair Oil or Pomad without their Ex recently arrived Mfail and

stickiness, it induces a bealtby action of other Steamships.

the scalp and nourishes the Hair. Dandruff Devor appears whilst it is in nee. It con- tain nowe but the best ingredients, and tho greatest care ia taken in the com- pounding. When the air falls off after fever or any other sickness, this will autoly prove of the greatest value.

AMERICAN AND ENGLISH GROCERIES, Fatsи SUPPLIES RECEIVED #4

MAIL.

APPLES, Groon and Dried.

MOLASSES, Canned and Bottled.

EASTERN CREAM CHEESE. BYE MEAL, BUCKWHEAT.

EVERY

INDIAN CORN MEAL, OATMEAL.

CRACKED WHEAT, HOMINY.

ABSORTED JELLIES in Glass Jars.

NUTS-BARCELONA, BRAZIL,

SARLI-BARK, ALMONDS,

PECAH, WALNUTS

and PEANUTS.

GREEN TURTLE, 116. and 2lb. Cases.

RUSSIAN CAVIARE.

Q X-TONGUES, Smoked and Pickled. OLAM CHOWDER

EAGLE BRAND, CONDENSED MILK,

RICHARDSON & ROBIN'S DEVILLED

MEATS.

ITALIAN PASTES, MACCARONI and

VERMICELL

EASTERN HAMS and BACON.

BMOKED SALMON.

JALIFORNIA.

RACKER

Ca

OMPANY'S BISCUITS,

Alphabetical BISCUITS.

Foda CRACKERS, Wafer BISCUITS.

Ginger CAKES.

Mak BISCUITS.

Oyater BISCUITS.

HORSE RADIS in Bottles.

Soused Lamb's TUNGUES.

Comb 10NEY in Original Frames. Soused Pig's FEKT.

Strained and Gamb UONEY in Bottles. Family Ply PORK in Kegs. Family Mere BEEF in Kegs. No. 1 Boston MACKEREL in Kité. Salmon BELLIES în Kits. .. Paragon MACKEREL in Tins.

English ERAWN.

Compressed OX-TONGUE.

Compressed Corned BEEF,

Uniting's Dessert FRUITS in 2lb Cares.

Ausort, Canned VEGETABLES.

#1

MINCEMEAT,

Sateage MEAT.

"

Assorted SOUPS.

Stuffed PEPPERS.

"

Queen'a OLIVES.

Assorted PICKLES.

31

Callfornia CANDIES.

The Americau BROILER.

Wafle IRONS.

Lemon SQUEEZERS,

Oxossa & BLACKWELL'S

— α 21 et

JOHN

FAMOUS

T

LAQU-TI-KEE HAIR WASH

An apa elezw «Ogundege to the Toilet, dir in iran'f the properti safa itak Greased

it

PARATE GRAY BY

J. LLEWELLYN & CO.,

Chombea de, SHANGHAI.

DIRECTIONS.

THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's Advertisements.

VICTORIA REGATTA,

TWENTY-FIFTH-MEETING.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 17TH AND 181H DECEMBER, 1880. Patron-His Excellency Jous Pors BENNEST, K.G.MO,

Vice Patrons His Excellency Vice- Admiral Cour, C.B., R.N; His Riesl Wellency Major General Doxoras; Commodore

SMITH, R. N.

A small portion to be poured upon the end, Gud to email info the route of the Ilsu. No Fomade required.

From its great nourishing power on the follteles it may in time raum Hair to return Lo its natural color; it, however, does not contain a particle of any dyeing ingredient. Using it constantly will most certainly pre- vent the Hair falling. It is cleanly in use, the smallest quantity suficing. It has no sodiment, and iberefore requiris no shaking.

J. LLEWELLYN & Co.;

Shanghai,

Stein-irds-Hon. W. K-SWICK, H. de C.

FORRES EB, A. MoIVER, Esq., Colonel RA, Captain CLEVYLAND, H.M,S,

from Intle. Liga LD, B, 475

laniskillings, I PRIUS Eeg.

Committee-T. JACKSON, Esq.-hair-

Er

H. 4. Woobis, Esq., W. Busts, DK CONTE, J. A. BASSETT, 27 Regiment, Captain ANNESLEY, RN, H. J. H. Turt, Exq., A. F. Mckwan, Feg.,.D. Grzes, Fig E BRAKT, Esq., 15 M. BLENNERIAS-ETT, Esq. (Hen. Secretary),

Flys J. P. McEURS, Eaq, RN, and H. J. H. Txany, Esq. -

Expires and Starters:-Rowing,-W. HYSES, P., R. LYALL, Esq. Yacht,

HART, Esq. Open Sailing Boats,- E. Bensie, Eq

Jutgef Sailing Race-Captain ASSES- LEY, KN,

TEST DAY

Friday, 17th December, 1880. FIRAT PAC-1... Junior Sculls " For Single Pair Scalling Hoats. En trance, 35. Distance, One Mile. Puiz,

rokers Cup." Open to any ou who has never won a Sculling Race in China or Japan

SECOND HAUS-1.90 r.M-For Glas palled

by European Non-Commissioned (- er and Men if any Regiment or Corys in Garrison, or by Earepan Membura

of the Police Force. Dia- zace, One Mile. Entrance, $1. Fire Prize, $15; Secoal, $5. Ontrigged Boats excluded.

THIRD BACK-2 r. M.-The Chairman's Cup. For Four-ared Canton Cut- tera. Distinee, Ona-milo-a-half. Eu- trance, $10.

tronco, $5.

kn-

Four RACE-2.39 P.M.-For Men-of- War Gigs and Whalers. Distance, One Mike. Entrance, $1. First Triz, $13; Seond, $5. Time allowed for Uars, Baconds per Oar.. FIFTH RACE-3. P.st.-"Sanior Sculla"

Cup presented by the PATSO Com

Lintauce, Ono Milo. banity. SIXTH RACE.-4 P.."Grass Cup," -To be used in Cantou Fours. Distance, Ono Mile. Entrand, $10. SEFENTH Rc-3,20 r..--For House Boats Gigs polled by Chinamen. Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $1. Firat Prize, $15: Secoud, $5, Time for Care,-6 seconds por Our. Fouru Rack 4.30 P.M.-Cup, presented

by Vice Admiral

miral oute, .. For pair Dared Outrigged Giga Distance, One Mue. Entrance, $5. SAILING RACK-For Men-of-War's Beala, any rig. Entrance, $2. First Prize, $20; Secand, $10

Hongkong Agents: LASE, CEAWORD & Co. Sani-o Rec-For Sailing Ships' Boals

Insurances.

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE

INSURANCE COMPANY,

Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of l'arliament,

ESTABLISHED 1809,

CAPITAL £2,000,000.

MIE Undaraigued, AGENTS at Hongkong

le

for the above Company, are prepared to grant Policies against RE, in the MOIR'S

extent of £10,000 on any Building, ot HOUSEHOLD on Morchalise in thù samo,

asal Rates, subject to a discount of

GILMAN & Ayente.

STORES.

Wiltshire BACON in Wrapper.

Irish Selected BACON in 22b & 4lb Tine.

Cumberland RAMS,

Breakfast TONGUES.

Russia OX-TONGUES.

-

Oxford SAUSAGES.

por cont,

Buagkong, July 6, 1875.

Con

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, HEAD OFFICE-RONGKONG,

JAM, TONGUE, and Chickon SAUSAGE. AGENCIES at all the Treaty Foris of

Truffled SAUSAGES.

Foited MATS and FISH.

China and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon and Penang.

Kiska accepted, and Policies of Insurance

Phillipps and Canaud's PATE DE anted at the rates of Promiums current at

FOIE GRAS,

Philippe & Canaud's ASPARA

GUS.

Phillippe & Canaud's SARDINES. Gelatice LOZENGES.

Astorted SWEETS.

GELATINE.

Mallie's French MUSTARD.

Anglo Swiss CHOCOLATE and MILK.

Anglo Bwins 0000A and MILK,

Crosso & Blackwell's CHOCOLATE, Masson's CHOCOLATES Assorted.

Schweitzer': 0OCOATINA, Van Houten's COODA,

Epp's COCOA

COSAQUES.

Liebig's Extractum CARNIS.

Smoked UOD-BOES.

Dried EPEATS.

Findon HADDOOK.

HERRINGS A LA BARDINE

Yarmouth BLOATERS.

Kippered BERRING,

Die HERRINGS.

SARDINES with TOMATOES.

Assorted PICKLES,

Assorted JAMB.

the above mentioned Ports,

NO CHARGE FOR POLICY FREK,

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary.

Rourkeny, November 1, 1871.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant In- surances at current raten.

· MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company. Hongkong, October 27, 1874.

To-day's Advertisements.

MAIL STEAM

MITSU BISHI MAIL-STEAMSHIP

COMPANY.

only. Entrance, $2. First Prize, $20; See ad, $10.

YACHT RACE-For all Yachts, Entrance, $0. Tire for Tonnage. Cup present- od by the Victoria Recreation Club.

SECOND DAY,

Saturday, 18th December, 1880. FIRST ACE.-1.M.-For Gigs palled by |

European Non-Commissioned Officers and Alem of any Regiment or Coops in Garrison, or by European Members of the Police Force. Distance, One Mile. Eutrauce, $k. Fleet Prizs, $1; Seoul, 85, Winner of Second Race on first day, and Outrigged. Boats excluded.

SECOND RACKS.-1.30 PM-International Race. "Chailouge Cap,with pre- sentation prizes given by the Mer chants and Steain Navigation Com- panies of longkang. For Four-Gared Canton Cattera, Distance, Oue Milo. This Cup to be won two consecutive wars before being finally bold. En- trance, $10.

or

THIRD RACK-2 P.M.-For House Boats Dia- Gigs pulled by Chiasmon,

Entrance, $1. taces, One Mile. First Prize, $15; Second, $5. Winuer

To-day's Advertisements. CHRISTMAS

1880.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

TABLE DELIGACIES AND FANCY ARTICLES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS..

OUR STOCK for the PRESENT SEASON is now Completo, and Ready for

Inapoction, comprising :-- -

PLUM PUDDINOS, MINCEMEAT, CHRISTMAS CAKES, BISCUITS, FRUITS

in SYRUP, NOVEAU and BRANDY, IMPERIAL PLUMS, FRESH MUSCATELS, SMYRNA FIGS, CRYSTALLIZED FRUITS, JORDAN ALMONDS, CURRANTS, &o, &o."

PATE DE FOIE GRAS, OX TONGUES in JELLY, SPICED, SMOKED and COLLARED, GALANTINE of GAME, RUSSIAN CAVIARE, HAM and CHICKEN PATE, &,, da.

PRIME STILTON CHEESE and YORK HAMS

DRAGEE S

FANCY CHOCOLATES AND SWEETS.

All the Latost COSAQUES, viz-City of London; Sister's, Cousin's and Aunt's The Emperor; The Surprise; Magic Sun Flower; The Caricature; Onr Favorite Foete; 19th Century; Children's Calico Ball; Baskets with Holly Magic, &c.; Magio Flowers, &c., &

TOYS

in Endloss. Variety.

PHOTO FRAMES, ALBUMS, COROMANDEL INKSTANDS, DRESSING CASES, WORK BASKETS, GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES, NEW PLUSH BAGS, SCENT CASES, CARD CASES, BLOTTERS, BRONZED CARD STAND, LIQUEUR STANDS, TOLLET MIRRORS, CIGAR CASES, &8., &*,

GIFT BOOKS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

CHRISTMAS and BIRTHDAY CARDS.

Hongkong, December 1, 1880.

Not Responsible for Debts.

Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crewe of the following Vessels, during their stay in Longhong Harbour

IMPORTER, American ship, Captain B. F. Shurburne-Master.

HERMINE, German bargne, Captain T. Meyer-Captain.

ANNIE S. HALL, American barkentine, Captain 0. H, Nelson, Wieler & Co.

GOLDEN ROSSET, British barque, Capt. J. M. Richardson Siomssen & Co.

CATHARINE, German brig, Captain A. Bulling.-Arnold, Karberg & Co.

AMETHYST, American barque, Captali J. Slocum.Jardine, Matheson & Cu.

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

CRTIALE, GOTmn barque, Capt. Nissan, -Siemasen & Co.

. Krause.iemasen & Co.

HECHT, German 3-m. achooner, Captain W. Ploetz,--Sisman & Co.

CARG

jal

Por S. S. Teheran, to London, 14,604 boxes, 1.581 half-chests and 137 pkgs. Tes, 1,141) bales Silk, 11 eses Silk firen Goods, bala Pongers, 66 bales Waste Silk, and 1093 pkgs. Sundrisa. To Costinent, 426 balon Silk, 26 casa Silk Picca Goods, and 73 pkgs. Sundries.

POST OFFICE NOTIORS.

MAILS will close:-

For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, COLOM- BO, ROMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, AND EUROPE is TRIESTE

Per Forwartz, at 10.80 m., on Thurs-

day, the 2nd Dee.

For STRAITS AND BOMBAY.

Per Getung, at 230 p.m., on Thursday,

For

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.

[No. 6427 DECEMBER 1, 1880.

Shipping. 11a.m.--Vorwärte leaves for Singapore,

Colombo, do.

3 p.m.-Geelong leaves for Bombay. 5 p.m.-Fechili leaves for Stanghal,'

Amusement

Hall

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

Established &.D. 1841.

香港大藥房

ST. ANDREW'S BALL, 1880.

Fer the fourth time, the Annual Dall friven by the Scotchmen of this Colony has proved itself worthy of the promin Fent and, responsible position it occupies Thy the opening Ball of the sweet and short "cold season" that we enjoy here. If the success and the enjoyment to be found in the succeeding social- gather-

9 p.m.-Operatio Performance at the City jings of the season are to be measured by the corresponding features of the initial meeting, then Society has a happy hor- binger in last night's gathering. In everything that goes to make a Ball the Pious Memory of Saint Andrew successful the celebration last night of was remarkable. The meeting was under the patronage and immediate pre- sence of Her Majesty's representative, the Governor of the Colony; the Com pany was large, cos sopolitan and gecial; the decorations were elaborate, superb and chaste; the fadies were uu nerous, the dresses were varied, beauti fut and largely complimentary to the Nation; the music and the dancing were "the floor was in admirable "divine; DRUGOISTA Sunonres, NORSERY REQUIádition; the refreshments, the atten- tion of the stewards, the perfectness of the thousand and one little arrangements that go to make up a large and success. ful Ball were all that could be desired and certainly equal to anything that has ever been seen in this Colony,

A. B. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALS AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS-

OF

BITAS, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND PRESOK PATENT MEDIULSES, MANUFACTURERS

t

or

Boda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Mamifactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876,

It seemed at one time as if the Scotch- men of the Colony were not all-of-one- mind as to whether the celebration of the Patron Saint's day should take the same shape this year as that which it has so successfullyussuined for the last three; but all concernedara to be congratulated on the fact that it did, for no form of pational entertainment more artistically PASSENGERS arriving in Hongkong, or any beautiful, more appropriate, enjoyable or

other parsons who may desire to co-hospitable could be found or nugined. suit the files of local, China, Jaşan, The appoarance and condition of the Amario, English, Indian or Austra-hall; artistically and from a dancer's Han newspapers, are invited to call at point of view, are two important con. the "CUINA MAIL" Office, where over tributions to the success of orory Ball, In the former, if we cannot say that the sixty newspapers, dailies and weeklies, decorations were so elaborate and costly from those countries, are now filed for as in previous years, certainly they were,

reference.

MARRIAGE.

At St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, on the 27th November, by Ray. W. Je ninge, Colonial Chaplain, ALEXANDER SMITE, Upper and Lower Yaugisze Pilot Service, to SOPHIA TATE BROWN, daughter of the late Mr John Mackie Editor of the North- ern Ensign, Wick, Caithneny.

more effective, more chaste, and above" all mare Scotch then over; and after all that is the main thing. On entering the Reception all the guest of the Sans of Scotia found himself in the contre of a scene of bright illumination, and beauti- ful and refreshing foliage. Around each of the pillars in the Receiving Hell wreaths of cut flowers and evergreens were tastefully entwined, while sur- rounding the base of each pillar, there

The publication of this issue commenced was a large, valuable and striking pol

at 8.50 p.m.

The China Mail.

lection of plants in pots, kindly placed at tre disposal of the Deporation Committee by Mr Ford, Superintendent of the Re- tanical Gardens. The two sides of both the main staircase and the two branches were similarly decorated, while the flags of all nations hung gracefully from the

the 2nd Dec., instead of as previous HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DEC, 1, 1880.capitul, just reaching over the hende of ly notified, SHANGHAL—

Per Pechil, at 4.30 pm. To-morrow, the 2nd inat, instead of us previously

notified.

Per Ocean, at 4.30 pan. To-morrow, the. 2nd inst, instead of as previously

those who had to enter. The balustrades were neatly laid out with pretty rows of A BEMARK in sometimes made

"Why evergreens and garlands of flowers. The don't the English celebrate St. George's stairway was covered with a rich red Day and at first sight the "why" cloth with a skilfully conceived border

ANNA BERTUA, Gorman barque, Captain For PORT DARWIN AND ADELAIDE does not seem to be without some reason, which leat a new grace to the scene. It does not follow, however, that Eng The Committee of the City Hall 'The tout lishmen should strive to show to the is to be congratulated upon this added world that they are Englishmen, in the attraction to their rooms. sude way that Scotchmen keep their me-ensemble from the short inner verandah mory green as to their northern nationa separating the ladies room from St. lity. There is probably no instance in George's Hall, was certainly very modest the bistory of the world which can hear and captivating, and those who had been

ORION, German barque, Captain W, A. Ode. Siemazen & Co.“

JAVA, Dutch steamer, Captain J. De Ridder.-Siemsson & Co.

OCEAN, British steamer, Captain By. Wabber. Gen. R. Stuvona &'Co-

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

Deo. 1, 7.30 am. Metfoo, American steamer, 1284, H. H. Cunningham, Shaug- hai Nov. 27, 9 p.m., GeneralĆ. M. §. N. Co.

Dec. 1, Yangtze, British steamer, from Canton.

Deo. 1, Thornhill, British steamer, from

of Seventh Kuce on first day exclude. Canton. Time for Cars, —fi aeconds per Qar FOURTH RACE.-2.30 r.M. Members'

Cup, presented by Members of the Victoria Roureation Club. For Four Oared Cutters, Distance, Oue-milo- and-a-half, Estrance, $10. Wionar of The Chairman's Cup" excluded. FIFTH RACE-3 ..-For Men-of-War

Cutters, Distance, One Mile. Ea trance, $1. First Prize, $20; Second, $10, No time allowed for Vars SIXTY RACK.-3.30 r.." Ladies' Parne.” For Singlo Peir sculling Boats. Une Mils. Entrance $5. SEVENTH RAOL.-

-4 P.-Cup presented by the Members of the Hongkong Club. Ta bo rowed in 5 or 6-Gared Royal Naval Gigs or Whalers, by Offours of H. M. Fleet in harbour. Time for Cars, 6 seconds per Oar. Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $10. EIGHTH BADE-4.30 PM.-"American To Ve rowed in Canton Foura, Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $10. SATLING RACE.--For all open Bouts, Chinesa orduded. Entrance, $2. First Prize,

$20; Second, $10. YACHT RACE-For all Yachts. Entrance, Time for Tonnage. Cup pre- $5. aerted by the Vistoria Realeation Club.

B. M. BLENNERHASSETT, Ilon. Seeretary Victoria Recreation Club, Hongkong, December 1, 1880.

FOR SALE.

Dec.

DEPARTURES.

1, futa, for Kolung,

1, Hing Shine, for Swatow, de.

1, esir, for Manila.

Dr. Peterma, for Cebo.

Edmond Gressier, for Whampoa.

1, Teheran. for Europe, &c.

Mefu, for Canton.

1, Diamante, lur-Manila.

1, Thornhill, for Shanghai.

""

OLEATËRO. Yellung, for Sw.tow. Emma, for Bangkok. Glamorganshire, for Shangbai, Franziska, fur Jalnit. - Anna Bertha, for Ubefoo.

PASSENGERS

Á REIVED.

Per feefas, from Shanghai, Mrs Carrow, Mr Booth, Rev. Mr and Mrs McKee, Me Marshall, and 82 Ohinese."

DEPARTED.

Per Teheran, from Elongkong: for Singa- pore, Hon. Campbell, and Mr F. G. David- son; for Penang, Me John-laws; for Bom hay, Messrs Pestonjes and Fackerbhop de18 for Suez Mra J. T. Smith, Messrs

0. R. Falter, G Falter,

G. B. Bryan, . C. Paget, and G. Datter; for Southampton, Mr J. R. Harding, Capt. A. P. Wodehouse,

THE BUNGALOW of the undersigned 27th Regt., Mesars A. Shoolbread, R N.,

notified. FHWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW,

Pec Kwangtung, at b p.m., on Thursday,

the 2nd Dee,

For BANGKOK-

Per Bajanauiumher, at 8.30 p.m., on comparison with the manner in which unengaged in the mise en scene found in

Saturday, the 4th inst.

For YOKOHAMA, sia KOBE.--

conquered Scotland joined her political their work an opportunity of displaying life with that of her larger southern that patriotism with which, proverbially, For Niigata Mary, at 5 pm., on Friday, rival; and it is certain that no country every Scotchman barus, Facing the

the 10th iust.

MAILS BI TEr Fazkoa PauKET, --

T. French Coulract Packet Djemnat will

of its size las so stimulated and freshen spectator was a beautiful arrangemant ed up the life of its larger neighbour as in flowers, forming an eight-pointed Scotland has vivified that of England, star, the centre of which was the picturs while the sons of the smaller partner in of her nainsel" armed with "the great the union have at the same time retained Hielan' pag-pipes, the gran' Hielan' be despatched ba WEDNESDAY, the 8th December, with Malle 16 and so thoroughly their peculiar national pag-pipes; ta great Hielan pang-pipes, through the United Kingdom and characteristics, Scotchmen are British--to pride o' ta lan." Over the piper Europe, viá Naples; to Salgon, Straits or as completely and truly as Englishmen there was the word, "Foelte," and Settlements,

Batavia, Burmsh, Orglon, are, and yet they are essentially Sootch- underneath the words, "Goed whils the Australasian Colonies, Pondichery, men, and can heartily congratulate faelten. (Welcome, a hundred thousand This is the welcome of Madras, Calcutta, Aden, Egypt, Malia themselves and rejoice over this con-welcomes), and Gibraltar..

sideration not only without making which Burns wrote:- The usual hours will be observed in closing themselves les truly British, but

the Mails, do

BOURS OF OLOBING

THE FRENCH MAILE

becoming moro resolutely British the more they assert and demonstrate their To tho worthines as Scotchmen. ordinary English mind this may seem

When Death's dark stream I ferry e'er

A time that surely shall come, In Heaven itself I'll ask no more

Than just a Highland welcome."

paradoxical-to disloyal Irishman it The Lion of Scotland was exhibited over

The following hours are observed in closing must appear to be far worse-but to a this. On the side, walls were two large Mails, do, by the French Contractworthy countryman of Robert Burns it crosses (St. Andrew's) formed of over-

Packet :-

Day before departure,-

is truth itself and therefore self-evident. greens, and on these were placed very As it is clear that British Scotchmen true and artistic champion thris will ever continue to cherish the nine or ten feet high, as natiral as Tif P.-Money Order Offco elosos. memory

and and twice as large. There were eveze thoir of

traditions Post Office closos, except the history, and lay great store upon the rich greens tastefully hung between these NIGHT BOX, which is always inheritance bequeathed to them by Scot devices which did much to enliven tho open out of Office hours. Day of departure,—

7

10

11

4.M.-Post Office opens.

and patterns teases.

A.M.-Mails closed, except for Late

Letters.

land's gifted sons, there is nothing so beauty of the scene. The light was very remarkable about the celebration toned down much more pleasantly than of St. Andrew's Day, or of the non-cole was the case last year. A single row A-Registry of Letters cesses.bration by Englishmen of that of Saint of gas jets carried round the three walls Posting of all printed matter George. The wonder would rather be placed everything in a brilliant light that brither Scots should not do honour without atraining the eyes of those who to the day, especially in s place so far went to survey, the fairy scene. In the removed from the land of their aires entrance hall, we should have mentioned, But the Scotch residents of this como there were three five-branched gasalior politan community have advanced of which lent a brightness to the scene late years, and now improve apon their such as the place has seldom or never annual custom, of meeting by themselves seen, The passage from which this to thank Heaven and their "forbeara"bright scene was heat surreyed WAS car- that they were born on the sacred soil peted, its sides were adorned with plante of "Caledonia stern and wild." They and from its walls flags of all nations now call their neighbours of many na were hung, in unison with the decorations tionalties to refcice with them; and the of the lower hall.

11.10 AM-Letters may be posted with

Late Fee of 10 sente until

11.90 ..when the Post Office clases

entirely.

11.40 A.M.-Lato Letters may be preted on board the packet with Late Foo of 10 cents antil time of departure.

General Memoranda,

Daylight.-Kuangtung

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA FIA KOBE. I Pokroom, containing 3 farge Jas. Crow, John Watson, Frank Mito, Farost, December 3ay leaves for Const THE 6.8. NIKATA MARU, Captain B. Rosa DINING Book 30 X 50 feet. Jan. 5. Wiler, H. Toing, and W. H. Ko HORNET, das here on or about the PANTRY and BATH KOOKs. Stables, Coach-berta; for Brindini, Mr J. Brown.-From 6th Instant, will be despatched as above house, Cockrooms and usual servants' quar-Kube; for Galle, Mr and Ms Legret; for on SATURDAY, the 11th December, at tere; the whole substantially built, Daylight.

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

No Bill of Lading signed under $2 All Catos must be settled on board before delivory is taken, otherwise they SPICES. | will not be recognized.

Calf's Foot JELLY.

Essences for Flavoring, Freight.

SAUCES.

Candled PEEL, ALMONDS.

CURRANTS in Bottis ard:Bulk,

RAISINS lu Bottle and Bulk.

Mincemeat; Carraway BEEDS,

Ground COFFEE,

Raw COFFEE.

PRESENT TEA in 5 Catty and 10 Catty Boxes; Good BREAKFAST TEA 2 centa per lb, Hongkong, November 20, 1880.

RATES OF PASSAGE..

Cabin. Stearage.

$10

To Kopenenia: 60 YOKOHAMA & Nagasaki.. 75 SHANGHAI VIA YOKOHAMA... 120 Koan 05

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39

20

40.

30

A REDUCTION is made on RETURN CABIN' PASSAGES.

CARGO and PASSENGERS for Nagasaki

The GROUNDS comprise 167 acres. For Partionings, apply to

RICHARD DEACON. Hongkong, December 1, 1890. jal

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TO LRT. FURNISHED HOUSE on MOUNT

Gouan. Apply to

H. A, WOOLROUGH,

Hongkong Dispensary. Hongkong, December 1, 1880. HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS.

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| OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at Moderate Bates, in FIRST-CLASS

will be teanshipped to the Bhanghai Mail GODOWNS, under-European supervision; Steamer at Købė,

and VESSELS Discharged alongallo, the

Melbourne, Mr Darby for Southampton, Messza S. F. Cotton, 0. B.

B. Cotton, and Pidgeon; for Venice, Mr Flinsch-From Yokohama: for Southampton, Dr and Ma Wood, R.A. and 2 obildren. From Shang- hai: for Bouthampton, Lieut. O. 0. Bawden, R.N., and Mr O. W. Jaga, B.N.;

for Brindisi, Capt. Bandall and native aor vant

for Sace, Mr Maalousky. Par Hing Shing, for Swator, &, 100 Chinese,

Por Mesfor, for Canton, 8 Europaans, and 40.Chines

Per Damante, for Mauila, & Europeans, and 250 Chinese.

TO DEPART.

·Pot Franziska, for Jalaio 1 Europeza. Por Anna Bertha, for Chefoo, 1 Ubinese,

SHIPPING REPORTS The American teamer feefoo reports: For further Particulars, apply at the Wharf, on favorable Terms, with quick Company's Orreza, No. 501, QUEEN' despatch. Also satire GoDowns to be let. Fine weather and fair monsoon all the way ROAD CENTRAL

MEYER & Co. down, slowed down off the Ninepins at mid- dell Hongkong, December 1, 1880, Jal night

Hongkong, December 1, 1880.

Ports,

amended custom has taken the per- The decorations of the Ball room were manent form of the St. Andrew's Ball not perhaps so elaborate as we have seen of Hongkong. The Englishmen-Bris in the same Hall; but they were not bishers are not anything else then Beg- only creditably but delightfully cons

lish, and therefore need not strain their and neat. The tartens of all the famous nerves in recording the fact, as it is a Clans of "the north countrie" covered SATURDAY, December 4

11a.m.nction of Salt at Mers Land-truth fairly well dreulated the wide each a shield, shown over the doorways The Irish-Britishers of aud arches round the room; on each "of stein & Co.'s goduans, No. 51, Wanchi, world over. 2 p.m.-Auction of Chinese and Japanese Hongkong are a body too small in num- these was laid in white the St. Andrew's

Curios, at Mr J. M. Armstrong's.

bers to make much of an annual demon Cross. From the Foote of the ges Gooda por Forwarte undelivered after stration over their evergreen Isle. So brackets shone out the reflection of the

this data embjest to rent,

9 p..Mooting of Zetland Lodge

WEDNESDAY, December 8

that the patriotic form of the local festi orthodox stars of bayonets and cleaning vities devolves upon the sons of Scotia; rode. The splendid large painting, by and it must be admitted that our friends Mr Baptista, of the grand Full Arms of of the Scotch residents carry themselves Scotland graced and beautified the creditably through this delicate and "top" end of the hall, while on the pleasurable duty. The Scotchmen of mid-centre of the westside was a useful Daylight Mitsu Bishi Mall leaves for Hongkong have achieved another suc if not precisely admirable piece of

Yokohama, do,

Noon-French Mall leaven for Porta

Calf and Europe,

SATURDAY, December 11

Monday, December 13 —— --

3.-Ocoldental & Oriental 8, 8. Co.'s Steamer leaves for Yokohems and San Francisco.

FRIDAY, December 17-

Victoria Regatta. SATURDAY, December 18 :-

Victoria Regatta.

geas, which deserves to be chronicled mechanism designed to inform the care in their favour, on the cocasion of less participator at what stage of the the Ball of 1880, just given; and programme the dancers were at any although we give a description of this given moment. Around the Full event in another column, it may not be Armas of Scotland were appropriately out of the way to congratulate the Complaced is few productions of the soil mittee of St. Andrew's Ball, on the which more by courtesy and strong im public behalf, upon the happy result of agination than anything else were taken to be Thistles' heads. There used to be an their careful and comprehensive arrange

idea that the Thistle would flourish

menta,