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The Steamship

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SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

March 25, Saghalien, French steamer, 3700, Rolland, Shanghai March 23, Maila and General.MENAGERIES MARITIMES,

March 26, Ardantiene, British steamer,

BORNEO Co., Ltrsu.

4.1k, Jas, Walker, Saigon March 20, Rice.

1:

March 26, Chinking, British steamer,

from Cantor

March 26, Kang-chi, Chinese steamor, from Canton.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:--- MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKSE The British Contract Packet Gwalior will be despatched on MONDAY, the 4th April, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe vid Brindisi; to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gib

raltar.

N.B.This Packet carries no mails for the

Australian Colonies.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.

10 am-Chinking leaves for Shanghai:

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL-Rev. W. Jen- nings, M.A., Colonial Chaplain. Morning

THE

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No. 6528-MAron 26, 1881.

3.100 YARDS FLAT ROmi-(Trial Hosta).

Nine started in the first heat

Pie. Robinson, 27th Regt,j sama

Harper,

19.

Tarring, M.,

Eight in the second heat---

Sergt. MeGlee, 27th Regt, Pto. McKas,

"

Simpson,

1.29

when an infernal machine was thrown into the carriage io which, he was sitting. {The Emperor sprung out of the carriage only to alight upon another infernal machine Hung

the ground, which exploded, inflicting fearful injuries upon his ge jorty, whe only survived, unconscions from the first, for one hour and a half. In consequence of this event, the King of Hawait did not attend the ball given inst evening in his honour; Colonels Judd and Armstrong representing him. A suurt ball appointed for this evening at the Eario-LONG JUMP-First Prize, #4; Second, | kwan, at which the Mikado was to be pre-

Three competed. Won by Pte. A. Scott DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUE-sent, is also countermasided. The Mikado

has ordered his court into mourning. RITER, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH,

AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT THE Japan Gazette understands that bis Majesty Kalakaua, King of Hawaii, who is MEDICINES.

the Grand Master of Fre

Freemasonry in hi own kingdom, has consented to meet the Masonic Fraternity of Yokohama and "Tokio on the evening of the 14th inst, when a ball will be given in his honour at the Masomo ball.

07

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Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aorated Waters.

$2:

with a jump of 17 feet 8 inches.

Pte. A. Scott 7th Beghy 1.

Thomson, 27th Regt 2

5-VETERANS' RACE, 160 YARDS (over 1 years' man's norvice) NayyFirm

Military Prize, 86; Second, 62. First Prize, B5 ↑ Second, 82,

Four started for the Military prize, wit

Service 11, Evening 5.45 (a short service). The Manufactory is under direct and ENTERTAINMENT AT THE TEMPER. the following result

Holy Communion every Sunday, except the 2nd and 4th in the month.

continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

BIRTH.

At the French Legation, Peking, on the 5th March, Madame P. RISTELAUGIER, of DEATH.

ANCE HALL.:

•-18 beca

CoL Sergt. Deegman, 27th Ragt., 1 Lennon, 27th Regt., T A vocal and instrumental entertainment Military Service-Rey. C. Gilbert Booth,

Second-class Petty Officer Fenn, H.M.6 at 8. Holy Communion on the second B.A., Military Chaplain. Farado Service

was given at the Temperance Hall last

Encounter, gained the Fimt prize for th evening, and was probably, both as regards Navy, no socond prize was awarded. Tama and fourth

the programme offered, and the numbers of March 26, Kwangtung, British steaner, the Parle days at the conclusion of A Voluntary Service

the audience, the most successful evening 674, M. Young, Foochow March 22, Amoy is hold in the Garrison Theatre at 7.45 23, and Swatow 25, General-DOUGLAS P..

the Hall has seen this season. After a LAITAIK & Co.

UNION CHURCH-Morning Service, at

On the morning of the 26th March, at his few appropriate words from the Chairman, March 20, Ajar, British steamer, 102411 A.M., Evening at 5 P.M.-Rev. John agidonge after a long and painful illness, the Rev. C. G. Booth, a pianoforte duot

25 Colville.-Diving. Service in Chineso, 1.M. every Sunday, with communion on Surat Sunday of every month, Rev. Dr. Chalmers. ST. PETER'S CHURCH, for SHAMEN, &C. Itev. O, Gilbert Booth, BA, Chaplain. Service at 5 P.M.. Holy Communion after Service on the third Sunday in each month, All the Seats are free.

A. Kidd, Amoy Murch 25, Genural-Bur TERFIELD & SWIRE.

March 26, Greyhound, British steamer, 226, D. Scott, Macao March 26, Goneral. ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

DEPARTURES:

Mch, 26, Nordstjernen, for Shanghai. 26, Thales, for Coast Porta

20, Lorne, for Swatow and Amoy. 26, Glamis Castle, for Shanghai.

26, Hailong, for Amoy, etc.

-

CLEARED.

Chinkiang, for Shanghai. Chateaubriand, for Tientsin.

R. R. Thomas, for San Francisco.

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED,

Per Saghalien, from Shanghai: for Hong- kong, Mrs. Wood and 2 children, Mosera D'Arouco, Christianson, Rev. Lemonnier, and 11 Chinese; for Suez, Mr Wolkoff; for Marseilles, Mr and Mrs R. Law, Messrs Cagli, Dickinson; and H. Evans.

LONDON MISSION CHAPEL, Queen's Road West-Hongkong Christian Association Service for Seamen, Sunday and Thursday, 7.30 F.

Sr. STEPHEN'S MISSION CHURCH. -Rey, J.

1. Grundy, and Rov. Lo Sam Yuen. (All Services in Chinese.) Morning Prayer :— Litany, Ante-Communion, and Sermon, st 11 A.M. Bible Class, at 3 P.M. Preaching,

at 6.30 P.X. Holy Communion, 1st Sunday

in Chiness month,

GERMAN

the

MAN BETHESDA CHAFTL-Service in German language, by Pastor E. Klitzke, every Sunday,

at half-past ten A. M.; in the Chapel of the Borlin Foundling House, West Point.

ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, Garden Road,- 8 A.M Mass and Sermon. Gr.. Evening Service, Benediction

MEMOS. FOR MONDAY.

Por Kangtung, from Coast Ports, Mr Johnston, 1 European (deck), and 398 Chi⠀⠀ Shipping.

nese,

Per Ajax, from Amor, Mr and Mrs Giles and family, Mr and Mrs Hodgeson, Mrs Fuller and 2 children, Mr. McCaslin, Mesars. Sinith, Robertson, Collier, Millow and servant, and 648 Chinese.

DEPARTED,

Hongkong Agents: LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Mrs A. Ziman, and Mr T. Mokawaya,

Not Responsible for Debts.

Neither the Captain, the Agenta, nor

Per Thales, for Foochow Mr. H. Clyma for Shanghai via Foochow Mr G. W. Bald- win

Por Glamis Castle, for Shanghai, Mr and

Per Lorne, for Anoy, Chinese. Per Nordstjernen, for Shanghai, 12 Chi- Per Hailong, fór Amoy, etc., 60 Chú

TO DEFART.

"PROTI

nese.

Owners will be responsible for Por Chinking, for Shanghal, 1 Euro Debt contracted by the Officers eruan, and 100 Chinese. any Crew of the following Vessels, during

Per R K Thomas, for San Francisco, their stay in Hongkong Harbour European.

Gov. Goonwis, American ship Captain-

WEBLEY AND SONS' London-made SPORT William LeaterMessageries Maritimes:

ING GUNS.

BUSSEY'S PATENT PNEUMATIC GUN BELS-SHOT-EXTRAUTING REVOLVERS. THE PATENT BOTTLE CLIP. TABLE GLASSWARE.

EARTHENWARE.

THE FINEST STOCK OF

CAVITE,

FORTIN, and

MEYSIG

CIGARS, and

CHEROOTS

All Specially Selected. "

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN

GROCERIES..

کر

FRESH SUPPLIES RECEIVED BY EVERY MAIIA

SMYRNA FIGS:

CRYSTALIZED CHERRIES,

R. R. THOMAS, American ship, Capt. P. B. Nichols.Order.

AMETHYST, American horque, Captain J. Slocum.-Captain,

ANNIR S. HALL, Amer. barkentitie, Capt. Char H. Nelson Jardine, Matheson & Co.

C. T... Hook, British steaner, Capt W. H. Bradley.-Landstein & Co,

WOODVILLE, British barque, Capt. Rods -Chinese

Taro, Dutch barque, Captain G. Bakker. Siemssen & Co.

W. H. BESE, American barque, Capt.

B. C. Baker.--Adamson, Bell & Co.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The British steamer Kpangting reporta:

Noon-French Mail leaves for Ports of

Call and Europe.

4 p.m.-C. 7. Hook leaves for Singapore

and Penang.

4 p.m.Esmeralda leaves for Manila Goods per Glenorchy undelivered after

this date subject to rent.

Amusements. 9p.m.-Carandinis at St. Andrew's Hall 9p.m. Hudson's at Garrison Theatre..

General Memoranda,

TUESDAY, March 29-

Daylight-Ajat leaves for Londen. WEDNESDAY, March 30

Daylight-Karangtung leaves for Coast 1. Posta,

Foochow in Amoy and Swatow, fresh N.E. breeze, overcast ad showery: Swatow to Hongkong, fresh N.E. breeze and fine wes- ther. Stra in Forchow, H. M. S. Lily; in Amoy, A and Eny; in Swatow, Mart borough, Flintshire, Pulchoi, Ciaterhouse, Loudoun Custle, and lachung. Fokien and Paladin left on the 24th inst. con

The British steamer Greyhound, reports: Strong winds and rain throughout.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close-

ARPANTIENE, British steamer, Capt.-J. | For HOIHÓW AND PAKHOL,— Walker.-Borneo Company, Limited,

Per Greyhound, at 9 a.m. To-morrow,

the 27th inet. For SHANGHAL-

To-day's Advertisements. Pur Chinking; at 9 am. Tomarow, the

GARRISON

THEATRE, ROYAL ARTILLERY BARRACKS.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT- By kind permission of His Excellency Major-General B: W. DONOVAN.

UDSON'S

FAIN'S FAVORITE BISCUITS. H

STILTON CHEESE.

FRENCH PLUMS,

Calcutta BEET.

HUMPS.

BOUNDS.

SURPRISE PARTY, "THE KING LAUGH MAKERS,"

will give ANOTHEL OF THEIE UNIQUE PERFORMANCES, MONDAY EVENING,

the 28th March, BRISKETS, and

TONGUES AN ENTIRELY NEW AND NOVEL

PROGRAMME

California ROLL BUTTER.

· APPLE BUTTER,

Will be presented, INTRODUQUND ALL THE LATEST SENSATIONS OF THE DAY,

Prices of Admission: FISH CHOWDER. ONS DOLLAR, FIFTY CENZA, and TWENTY-

CTIVE CENTS.

CLAM CHOWDER.

Soused PIG'S FEET.

Pickled LAMB'S TONGUES.

Betred SHISEP'S-TONGUES."

Gruyere CHEESE ..

New York CREAM CHEESE.

CAVIARE.

Qurried OYSTERS.

California Chačiten Co.'s BISCUITS.

baked WHEAT.

F

HOMINY.

PATE DE FOIE GRAS

RICHARDSON AND BORSIN'S Potted MEATS, Lunch TONGUE

PRESENT TEA in 5 and 10 Catty Boxes

WINES and SPIRITS of all Descriptions,

BAIL-MAKING socuted on the Premises

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, January 28, 1881.

A few special reserved Seats, Two DOLLARS.

m:20

Doors open at 8:30; Commence at 9 sharp..

***H. SANTLY,

Business Agent, Hongkong, March 26, 1881.

OCEAN STEAMSETE COMPANY.

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

Tho Co.'s Steamship

7th inst

For MANILA,--.

.

p.m.-Auction of Household Furniture, at the residence of Mr J. M. Armstrong, Nullah Side, Bonham Road: 3 p.m.-Auction of Central and Valuable Properties at Mr ). M. Armstrong's, FRIDAY, April 1:

Goods per Giomis Castle undelivered after

this date subject to rent. SATURDAY, April 2-

Daylight.Mitau Bishi Mail leaves for

Yokohama, &c.

9 p.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge.. MONDAY, April 4 :--

RAFAEL A. DO ROZAKIO, for many years Interpreter to the Supreme Court. Aged was executed by Mera Lammert, Sr. and 56 years,

Jr. The pice melected was rather too long for an opening overture. The first song The boy at the Nore," was certainly amusing and was followed by a very well. chosen ballad, "The Secret that bath Wings," which, WES admirably sung

The publication of this issue commenced at 9.45 p.m.

The China Sttail.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1881

LOCAL AND GENERAL The next FRENCH MALL is expected to arrive here, per the BL. M. steamer Amazone, to-morrow, the 27th March. She brings dates from London to 18th February-

6-THROWING THE CRICKET BALL-FIN

Prize, $4; Second, 62.

Eight competed won by A. Scott, 27t Begt, with a throw of 100yds. fin

Pte. A. Scott, 27th Beghyuck. Taylor, 27th Rogt,

7-HALF-MILE FLAT RACE--First Prie

.......... #10; Recond, 85, Third, 82, ...

Sixteen started and gotaway wall togethe

by Bir Arthur. The next song on the Harper worked into leading position, ex programme was supposed to be a comic kept it till orice round, when he and sover one, but turned out to be extremely others gave up. Time, min. 1800. sentimental, if not lugubrious. The

Pte. Markey, 27th, dead heat; I beautiful melody

In the Gloaming " Borgt. McGee,

good

was done full justice to by a lady member of the Clior Society, and brought forth an enthusiastic encore, which was naturedly responded to by the fair vocalist.

I know The duet from Longfellow's maiden fair to see" was substituted for that in the

capital

The next AMERICAN MAIL may be expected and Mr programme by

We are requested to state, that, should the French Mail not arrive before. Monday morning, the letter portion of the mail will be delivered if it is on shore by 7.30a.m., but should it be landed later, nothing can bo delivered beforo.1 p.m.

G. Willame-Chertau

vam of a high and Yingeloo

powers

was warmly

I ander election

n

to arrive here, per the P. M. S. steamer recitation "The Spanish dnel," given by City of Tokio, on Thursday: pxt, the Mr

the Mr Fraser-Smith and 31st March.

spplauded and evoked from the regiter. In place of the ald favourite. "The Village Blacksmith, the "Death Nelson FAS BUNK

of

by gentleman, but i

unfortunately pitched in too high

key for

for the par- fermer's voice, and was consequently with

the great difficulty got through – In

The next When the wind blows in rocal duct, from the sa Mrs Bernhard

hard appeared with Mr Williamson, and gave all prosent great treat, bringing down the house with persistent encores, which, however, were not responded to the next song on the programme was obliged to be left unsung, as, although the singer came to the scratch, there was unfortunately Owing to the quantity of matter for pub-no one (a sometimes occurs at the Hally pre- lication this evening, our notion of the pared to accompany him. The concluding

ahorus song and

**The Torpedo and the entertainment given at the City Hall Theatre Whale," rendered by Mrs Bernhard and last night by the Hudson's Surprise Farty several ladies and gentlemen of the Choral was obliged to be orushed out. The Com-Society, tent the audience off into bits of

laughter, and formed

appropriate pany will give another representation Cat finale to the entertainment The Chairman the Garrison. Theatre next Monday even then expressed, the thanks of the Society and the audience to those who had so kind- ing, commencing as usual at 9 o'clock.

Tuz 0. & 0.8. 8. Belgic, which left San Fransisca for Yokohama on the 6th instant, will be due in Yokohama about the 7th April, and in Hongkong about the 18th

most

Pte. J. Robinson, 27th

SHOP STEP AND JUMP. First Prize,

Second; 82.

Seven men competed for this event, whi was won by A. Scott, with 39 feet 2 inch

Pta & Scott 27th Rogt., . 1 Taylor, 27th Regtay mineze 2

Boys RACH, 100 Yang-mader years of age)First Fris, EA Beoo 82; Third, 1.

Four started, and came in thus

Band'-man J. Lee, Drummer M. Shelton, Trumpeter Roberts, in

10-220 Y

YARDS FEAT BAGS (for Navy Foreign Men-of-War only). Prize, 88 Second, Third, $3. Eight men came to the post, and a g

rice onsited, finishing as below.

Pte. Stevenson, B1, (Victor

Emanately

Pte. Atkins, M.- (tie)

19. Tarring

Time, 27 saca

11.-100 TARDS TEAT HACE-(open

Officer of the army and Navy),- „P one Cap

Three only started, Lieutenants Ma

19xiskistad nt, the concert, particularly to podrich, and Harolay, and the race one lady who had been unable,

in won easily by Lient. Mayne, 7th B

H. E. VICE-ADMIRAL Willea, C.B., zooom-disposition, to take part in their mootingement, Time, 12 seca.

for some time past, and to one whom, he regretted to say, was shortly to leave the Colony, and whose lose would be felt by 12-440 YARDS FLAT Ravr,—First P all; and he was sure that he was only $10 Second, 65; Third; 82;

Ten started, and the prizes went to-

Sergt. McGee, 17th Regt, Pte. J. Robinson, 27th Regt...

McCleary

panied by Captain Tracey and several mem- bers of his staff, landed at the Government Wharf about 2,30 this afternoon (26th) H. E. was mot by Dr. Eitel and a Guard of honor of 50 men, with Band and colorà, un-Oolony of the lady referred to der the command of Lieutenant Levett.

ALL our Shanghai contemporaries contain

4 p.m.English Mail leaves for Ports of lengthy reports regarding the opening of

Call and Europe.

THURSDAY, April 7-

4 p.m. Brisbane leaves for Sydney and

Melbourne.

SATURDAY, April 30:-

Noon-Auction of River Steamer Kin.

shan, on board the steamer.

Quotations,

HONGKONG, March 26.

Fer Esmeraldo, at 3.30 p.m., on Monday, OPIUM-New Patna, cash,...8000 a 615

the 28th inst:

For STRAITS AND LONDON, -→

014 New Benares, cash,... 8227

»

"J

For

ax, at 5 pm, on Monday, the 28th inst.

New

For SAIGON.

Per Atalanta, at 4.30 p.m., on Thursday,

the 31st inst.

For YOKOHAMA via KOBE-

Per Augata Maru, at 6 p.m., on Friday,

the 1st April.

For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY IS- LAND, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVIL- LE, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, &c.,

Per Brisbane, at 3:30 p.m., on Thursday,

the 7th April,

MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET, -*-*-*-*

cash.... -

Old, credit,... 710

Allowance, Taels......

40

Old Malwa, credit,... 755 Allowance, Taeis..

Bank, Wire,

16

Exchange.

3/81

Demand,

21

80 days' sight,

22

4 months sight, Credits, Documentary, 4 months' sight, 3/9 India, Wire, in demand, Shanghal, demand,

50 days' sight, private Gold Leaf, 99 fine Sovereigns,

Shares.

827,00 85.42

The French Contract Packet Saghalien will be despatched on MONDAY, the 28th March, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Hongkong Bank, 94 % prem., sales. Europe, vid Naples to Saigon, Straita Union Ina, Soc. of O'ton, $2,600 p.sh. sales. Settlemente, Batavia, Barnah, Ceylon, China Tradera Ins. Co., $1,550 p. sh. the Australasian Colonies, Pondichery: North China Inz Co., 11, 1,100 per share Madras, Calcutta, Aden, Egypt, Malta, Yangiste Ins. Assoc, Tis. 790 and Gibraltar.

Chinese Ins. Co., 2310 per share, sales.

per

• p1, xh,

the Peiho, and from these it will be resn that the experiences of the passage this year were almost unprecedented.

The

Paulah was the first steamer to cross the bar, or rather cut through the ice she reached Tientsin on the 14th inst

TIK funeral of the late Czer of Bastia, Emperor Alexander the Second, will take place at St. Petersburg to-morrow, and fitting oficial notice will, we are informed, be taken of the sad, event throughout the world. From 10 am, until noon a gun will

echoing the wishes of all present, in wish- ing bon voyage and a speedy return to the

ARMY AND NAVY ATHLETIO SPORTS-1881.

26th March, 1881.

Patrons-His Excellency the GOVERNOR; Vice-Admiral WILLES; and Major-General

DONOVAN.

Stewards Commodore SMITH, B.N.; Lieut. Col. GEDDES 27th Inniskillings CoL HALL, &; and Lieut. Col. PAFTION, Committee Lient-Com. ANNESLET,

..

B..

Lieut. NEWIND-

Ideut. BATLY, TO, M; Maj. TAYzon, 37th Innikilänge Captain STAINFORTH, 27th Inniskillings; Lieut. FRIEND, E Licut Tally the i Com. -General MEYER, Com. Staff; D. A Com.-General CLARER, 0.8.D.; Capt. KERE,

P.D., and Dr. BLENMERKASSIT, AD,

These Bporte coat 11 o'clock

be fired here every half-hour, and at noon this morning, and although at first the fe

filled with ladies and other members of the

· Time, 59 secs.

13-8x Ras, 80 Yards-First P

84; Second, $2.

A score of contestants appeared in orthodes costume for this amusing o and after about the tumal per-behtag nalties, the race was finished as belo

Pte. Contilla, 27th Regt... Loe. Corpi. Somerville, 27th Ragt. Trumpeter Tealing, de

nd Hest Pte. Beattie, 27th Regh

McFarlane. Coolirane, -BA)

3rd Hent Pie. Costilla, 27th Rest Beattie 27th Ruyt.

Loe, Corol Bomerville, 27th Regi

HURDLE RACH, 120 YARD, 10 F (open to Officers of Army, and N Prise, one Oup

Five started, viz, Commh Ann Ligot. Fell Dr Blennerhasse Asst. missary General Clarke, and Lieut. Ha

Dr Bleunerhaasot AMD Asst. Commry, Géni. Clarke, Lígut, Burcing, fib Zegtyin.. Tune, 22 BOCK

31 minute-guns will also be fired, from the tarast in them did not appear to be great Russian war-vessel Rasboynik. Whether amongst the public, in the afternoon a or not the other men-of-war, or the shore very large gathering of spectators crowded 14, battery, will take part in this ceremony, we around the ground, and the stand was fairly. cannot say; but the same tokens of respect | will be observed, by half-masted flags on community who appeared to be highly en- shore and orossed yards afloat, as were tertained by the various events. The Band shown when this news of the Czar's death of the 27th Inniskillings was present, and executed some favourite airs and selections. wea first received.

H. E. the Governor and Lady Hennessy, accompanied by Admiral Dupernd, paid a We regret to have to record the death of short visit to the grounds, as did also H. E. Mr Rafael Arranjo do Rosario, late Inter Admiral Welles and his suite. Many of the 15

races and other evőnta were remarkably preter of the Supreme Court, Hongkong, of well contented, evincing, by the large fields dropsy and disease of the heart. Mr Roof competitors, the great interest takon in

the sports by the members of the

Саговод sario was first appointed Interpreter of the The Navy did not send to many represent before the finish. Police Court in 1857, and he also rendered atives as might have been expected, which oppor much valuable service as Interpreter to the was no doubt owing to the want of British expedition to Canton during the tunities for getting practice ashore The tug of war was, as in generally the case, one war there, for which service he roccived a of the most exciting conteste af the day,

and Civilians

ians had no teams in the field for Queen. He was ever active and had ron- this open competition. The

weather dered useful service in the capture of that could be desired, and all

ments were ourried through in

The usual hours will be observed in elesing H.K. Fire Ins. Co., 895 hare, sales. Medal and Clasp from Her Majesty the and much surprise was felt that the Polic

the Mails, &e.

HOURS OF TLÖSING

H.K.

China Fixy Ins. Co., 8205- per

& W. Dock, 30% prem, sales

H. 0. M.- S.-boat Co., 24 prem

Shai Steam Nav,, T. 8 per s, nominal.

THE FRENCH MAIL China Coast St.

HUNDLE RACE, 130 Yos, 10 Fi

-First Prize, 88, Second, 84 ; ·

Twelve started, int several caina ka

Borg McGee, 27th Bagh, vann Pte. Robinson, 17th Regujara

McCrea, 27th Reghaka Time, 21 secs.

161 MILE FLAT RACE Second, SoTM Tlated,

Tourtoon starte

The following hours are observed in closing Hongkong RESET. Co., Tls. 160 p. aharo, pirates at the time when piracy war rife way that appears to have given entire esti strang out as

Gas Co., 882 per share. Maik, da, by the French Contract Hongkong Hotel Co., 475 per share, sales, Packets

China Sugar Ret Bo., £200 per share ex div,

Dio. Debentures, 3 prem. parture be on Monday)

Capt. A. Krop, will heaty before tieparture (or Saturday if the de Chinese Imperial Loan of 1876, nominal

despatched on TUES

DAY, the 29th Instant, at Daylight. . For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents

5

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of 1837 F.M.Money Order Office closes H.K, IceCo.'s shares, $125 per share,

Post Office closes, except the

NIGHT Box, which is always open out of Offles hora

Day of departure,

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Ex-Port Offley opent.

10

4.M.Registry of Letters resses

- Posting of all printed matter

and patterne seaLER.

11

4.M.--Mails closed, except for Late

Letters,

Hongkong, March 26, 1881. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

The Steamshipp

Kwangtung, Captain Yourke, will be "despatched for the above Forts on WEDNESDAY, the 30th Tuntant, at Daylight,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co Hongkong, March 28, 1881.

Temperature.

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round Markey fill the end.

In June 1862 he was appointed Interpreter | faction to all concerned... The various éventa of the Supreme Court and Summary Juris, and the viners of them will be found de-

tailed below, diction Court. He was a faithful sad oner- getic Government servant and spoke several 1100 YARDS FLAT RAC(For Bands Lee, languages In Juno 1880 he had an st men only), First Prize, 51. Second, tack of carobral farer and had been ill ever 28 Third, #1. since till he suosumbed this morning at*

His started and after a good start

(Taken at Mesors Falconer & Co.'s Premises, half-past 8 o'clock. His Funeral will leave Harper got to the front and won by about

the Roman Catholic Cathedral to-morrow & couple of garde (Sunday) at 3.30 p.m. Friends are re

of Am

Tas Jepan Galette of the 16th Inst, has the PUTTING THE SHOT, 18 The 7 feet run one

Queen's Road) HONGKOND, March 26.

30.430

-quested to attend,

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65

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Maximum),

11.10 A-Letters may be posted with THERMOMET

Late Fee of 10 cents until... -

11.30 When the Post Office closes

mniúirely

11:40 AM-Late Letters may be poated

on board the pocket with Late Fee of 10 centa until time of departure.

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Wonow learn that the reported su3185l0a4 tion of the Emperor of Bunda la beyond doubt. A telegram was received at the Russian Legation in Takio yesterday to the affect that the Emperor was returning from 4 review on Saturday, the 12th instant,

one hand, and no follow. First Prize,

4 Second, (2.5

me men competed. Foley won with a

put of 80 foot

1 Foley 27th Regt

E Taylor, 27th Reyt