For Sale.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. HAVE RECEIVED FOR SALE,
Be French Mail Steamer "Aratzine."
Finest FRENCH BUTTER in Kilo Bottles. NOILLY PRATT'S VERMOUTH.
"Agamemnyn."-
Regulation LIVE BELTS.
LIFE BUOYS.
Do. FILTERS, assorted sizes... BATH BRICKS SHOE BLACKING. HUBSUCK'S PAINTS and OILS.
BS. S.gases, "
Fine Now. Senson's CUMSHAW TEA, in
and 10 catty Boxer
BREAKFAST CONGOU 25 cents p. b.
Ez "Highlander.”
Ar Wosia l'ous,
200 kegs Fine American FCRNISHING
26
11
NAUS, Nos. 3 ko-12.
America SPIKES; 4-niches tu
7 inelica
50 barrels Prive Aperican Mess PORK.
Philadelphia Extra BEEF.
60
"
200
300
150 CM
Pinest. Strained ROSIN.
City Pron.
SPUITS & TURPENTINE.
100 barrels Drid APPLES,
600 cases FLORIDA WATER.
50 barrels America CUAL TAR
1A
14
LAMP BLACK.
50 cases Auterivan CLOCKS
COTTON DECK, CanalBEEF, MUT. TON, OYSTERS, LOBSTERS, CORN, TOMATOES, Corned BEEF, Corleone MILK, Tomate CATSUP, HANDSPIKES, OAKUM, ASH OARS: TAPLE, ASH, and White Pine PLANKS.
Ba Aldine tnccer," Florence COOKING STOVES,
STEAMERS
CORN BROOMS.
BRAILERS,
Tulia Rubber KNEE BOOTS AGATE WARE, in every variety of Kit-
chen Crénsils.
Charter Oak COOKING STOVES.. Spartan COOKING STOVES.
BOURBON WHISKY.
Bu Stearazen vid Suez Canal,
Dotaras OFFICE CHAIRS.
Messrs GARDNER & Co.'s PERFORATED
VENEER.
HIGH REVOLVING OFFICE CHAIRS. HIGH-BACK OFFICE CHAIRS.
ROCKING FOLDING CHAIRS.
DINING-BOOM CHAIRS.
LADIES' ROCKING CHAIRS,
The above we can highly recomiend for office and domestic use, being admirably adapted to this climate.
Ex "Menifer."
CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD STORES..
TEYSSONEAU'A DESSERT FRUITS.
SAVOURY EATE
GAME PATE.
PORK PATE.
OX PALATES,
HUNG (Hambro) BEEF.
HUNTLEY & PALMERS' BISCUITS.
FRUITS for Ices.
SHERBET.
COCOATINA.
VAN HOUTEN's COCOA. Eris's COCOA
ROBINSON'S GROATS.
GELATINE
Russia OX-TONGUES.
French PLUMS.
PATE DE FOIE GRAS.
SARDINES.
Breakfast BACON,
Ham TONGUE and
Chicken SAUSAGE.
ASPARAGUS.
MACCARONI.
VERMICELLI. SAUSAGES: MEATS
SOUPS, &c., ke.
COPYING PRESSES.
EX AMERICAN MAIL.
Eastern and Californian CHEESE,
Bundless CODFISH.
Prime HAMS and BACON,
Russian CAVIARE
Eagle Brand Condensed MILK. PEAOH, and APPLE BUTTER. Pickled OX TONGUES.
Family PIG-PORK in kegs and picos. Paragon MACKEREL in lb car. Beat Ideal SALMON in blb caus Catting's Dessert FRUITS in 21 cans.
Assorted Canned VEGETABLES. Potted SAUSAGE and Sausage
MEAT
ti
17
11
Stuffed PEPPERS. Assorted PICKLES. MINCEMEAT.
COMB HONEY. in Original Frames. Richardson & Robbin's Colebrated Potted
MEATS
Richardson & Robbin's Curried OYSTERS.
Lunch TONGUE. Assorted American SYRUPS, for Sum-
mer Drinka
McCarty's Sugar LEMONADE.
Clam CHOWDER.
Codish BALLS.
Green, TURTLE in 21 tb cans.
C
ALIFORNIA
RACKER
Insurances.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
(FIRE AND LIFE.) __ CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
THE Undersigned are prepared to gent
POLRES Bgainst the Risk of FIRE on Buildings or on Goods stored, therein, gn Goods on board Vessels and on Hulla of Vessels in Harbour, at the usual Terms and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- eived, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.
Teresized, protection will be granted on first class Lives up to £1000 on a Single! Lifo.
For Rates of Premiums, forms of pro- posals or any other information, apply to ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Agents, Hongbmy & Canton. Hongkong, January 4, 1867,-
VANGUSZE INSURANCE
Y
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Insurances.
NOTICE.
THE CHINA MAIL.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COM.. PANY.
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MHE Undersigned are prepared to accapt T. Rieke on Blast Olgas nodowne ust per cont, nete promiun por sunum.
NORTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, May 19, 1881.
Intimations.
NEWS FOR HOME.
The Overland China Mail.
(Pollen Overland Paper in China.J PUBLISHED AT THE "CHINA MAIL" OFFICE IN TINK FOR THE ENGLISH MAIL. Containing from 72 to 84 columns of closely- 'printed matter.
THIS Mail Summary is compiled from the Daily Chire Mail, is published twice than tho morning of the CarIrAL (Fully Paid-up).....Tls. 420,000.00 EngEsh Mail's departure, and is a ro Chim and Japan, con- PERMANENT RESERVE Tls. 250,000.00 cord of each fortnight's current history reports and collated SPECIAL RESERVE FUND......Ts. 288,906.17 of events in
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SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.
The Steamship.
Carnarvonshire," PATRICK, Commander; will be despatched for TO MORROW,
the above Porta at 5 p.m. the 16th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents, *
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Hongkong, August 15, 1881. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"Kwangbung," Captain YOUNG, will be despatched for the above Porte on WEDNESDAY, the 17th Lost, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
au17 Hongkong, August 15, 1881.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Spanish Steamer
*Emuy," Captain BLANCO, will be despatched for the above
tributed in uigblished at the various Port on THURSDAY, the 18th Instant, at.
from the
CEMPLATION, 2nd Tis. 968,936.17 | ports in those Countries. April, 1881).
Directors.
F. B. Torres, Esq., Chuirman.
W. M. Born, Exp | WA MEYERINK, Esq.
J. I. Prxesvoss F. D. Hires, Bag
Ea
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Lospas BRANCH: Mesers BARING BROTHERS & Co., Doubers,
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POLICIES granted on Marie Rieks to wil parts of the Worl
Subject to a Charge of 12 % for Interest
It contains Shipping new from Shanghai, Cuntan, &c., and a complete
Houg Summary.
Subscription, 50 ants per Copy (postage puid 52 conta.) $12 per annum (postage paid $12.50.1
Oriers sho
should be sent to Gro. MURRAY PAT, China Mail Otce, 2, Wyndhara Street, not later than noon af the day the English Mail Steamer leaves.
Terms of Advertising, same as in Daily China Muil.
Ninth Volume of the "CHINA REVIEW."
on Schollers' Chital, all the Porrow Ready.
of the UNDERWRITING BUSINESS are all- nally distributolong all Contributors
of Business in portion to the Premis paid by them.
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Timngkong, May 20, 1881.
10081
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.- CAPITAL, FULLY Schscre,...$1,000,000.
Bourd of Directors.
Kon Moos War, Esq., Chaiten. BAN HUF, Esq.
K. YIN KA, Esq.
LEONG ON, Esq. CHONG PESO, ÉS.
QUAN Hot Curse, Esq.
KwOK YIN KAI, Esq., Manager, Woo LIN YUZx, Esq., Assist.
Secretary..
THE Company grants POLICIES on THE
MARINE RISK to all parts of the World, payable at any of its AGENCIES.
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of Business, whother they are Shareholders or not,
WOO LIN YUEN,
Scentury.
HEAD OFFICż, No. 2, Queen's foul West,
Hongkong, Mavelt 14, 1881.
8914
PRUSSIAN NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, OF STETTIN.
THE Undersigned laving been appointed AGESTS for the above Company, are prepared to Grant Insurances against FIRE at Current Rates.
MEYER & Co.,
Agents.
10my82
Hongkong, May 10, 1881.
No. 6-Yol, IX,
-OF THE
**GUNA REVIEW?
CONTAINS
Short Journeys in Sz Ch'uan. Translations from the Lü-Li, or General
Code of Laws of the Chinese Empire. The Province of Yunnan, and the Red
River Route
»
A Chinese "Planchette Séanco. Record of Services of Chinese Officials writ-
ten by ThemseveS. Historical Sketches. Three Brief Essays.
Notices of New Books and Literary Intel-
ligence.
Notes und Queries
A
Critic Criticised.
The Etiquette of a Chinese Dinner. Mountain Sheep for Hongkong. The Cangue among the Romans. Chinese Caths in the Colonies. Kitos Performed for the Dead. Curious Custom.
Books Wanted. Exchanges, &a Hongkong, July 20, 1881.
Mr. Andrew Wind, NEWS AGENT, &o,
139, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK; is authorised to receivo Sabscriptions, Advertisements, &c., for the China Mail, Overland China Mud, and China Review.
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ANY Cast-off CLOTHING, BOOKS, OF A Paras will be thankfully received
Hongkong, July 25, 188. at the Sailor's Home, West Point,
NOW READY. COMPLETE REPRINT, in Pamphlet Form, of the proceedings in the RECENT LIBEL CASE of
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INSURANCE COMPANY, Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament. ESTABLISHED 1880.
CAPITAT,
£2,000,000.
THE Undersigned, Acerts at Hongkong Amny, are prepared to grant Policios against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, or on Merchandise in the sains, ut Current Raus. RISKS First Class Godown's Reduced to % nett premium per annum from this date.
GILMAN & Co.,
· Agents,
Hongkong, May 10, 1881
THE LONDON ASSURANCE. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHANTER OF His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1720.
nderigued having been appointed Tu Vader
Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows
Marine Department, Policies at current rates, payable either OMPANY'S BISCUITS in 5 there, in London or at the principal Ports
of India, China and Australia. Fire Department. Policies issued for long or short periods at current ratés.
tins, and loose. Alphabetical BIS.
CUITS. Fancy Sweet Mixed.
BISCUITS. Ginger CAKES Sods BISCUITS. Oyster, BISCUITS.
Cracked WHEAT.
OATMEAL
HOMINY
CORNMEAL
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR.
-RYE MEAL
SPECIALLY SELECTED
OIGAR 8.
WINES, SPIRITS, BEER AND ARRATED WATERS. HIPCHANDLERY of every Description, ING and SAIL-MAKING promptly
executed. kong, August 11 1881.
Life Department. Policies latest for us, not exceeding £5,000 at reduced rates,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, July 25, 1872
MANCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON. ESTABLISHED 1824
Capital of the Company £1,000,000 Sterling
of which is paid up £100,000 Reserve Fund upwards of £120,000 £250,000 Annual Income
THE Undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company at Hongkong, Canton, Foochew, Shanghai, and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 15, 1868
REGINA V. PITMAN, containing the whole of the Proceedings at the Police Court, fall report of the trial in Criminal Sessions, with connected Corre. apondence and comments of the Press.
To which is now added a Report of the Case of
PITMAN V. KESWICK
AND OTHEз§.
4 pain.
For Freight or Passago, upply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, August 18, 1881.
s16
FOR LONDON. The A1 British Barque
"Carlotta," TRICKEY, Master, will load liere for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 15, 1881.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS, FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
Per Esmeralda, from Manila, D. Melchor Vela, Don Joaquin Elzinde, 100 Obinese, and 26 Natives of the Phillipines.
Pur Yottung, from Quanghai, 16 Ohinese. Per Kang-cs, from Haiphong, &c., 75 Chinese.
Per Bellona, from Swatow, 2 Europeans, and 52 Obinese.
Per Gerwise, from Hamburg, 4 Europeans. -Per Carnarvonaire, from Singapore, &c., 180 Chinese......
DEPARTED
Per Orus, for Shanghai, Mr José Maria Botalho.
Per Welle, for Hoihow, 19 Chinese, Por Paul Jones, for Manila, 2 Huropeans. Per Ningpo, for Shanghai, 1 European, and 60 Chinese.
Per Folien, for Swatow, &c., 1 European, and 48 Chinese,
Per Albay, for Amoy, &c., 50 Chiness. Per Dale, for Bangkok, 13 Chinese
TO DEPART,
MEMOS, FOR TOMORROW. Shipping.
Noou-Esmeralda leaves for Amoy
6 p.m.--Carnarvonshire leaves for Yoko
hama and fliogo,
Meetings.
3pm-Meeting of Shareholders, of the
No. 5643-August 16, 1881.
TRA maximum and minimum of the ther- mometer at the Harbour Office during the
" ↑ week ending August 6th, were respectively ef on Tuesday, and 77.5 on Sunday. The corresponding figures at the Posk were 78 on Monday and 72 on Sunday and Friday,
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking CWs note the arrival, by the Esmeralda this morning, of Rignor Melchor Vela and the poration at the City Hall
9 p.m.-Meeting of Perseverance Lodge, twenty five musicians, natives of the Philip-
General Memoranda, WEDNESDAY, August 17
pines, whom Signor Vols wa
specially engaged to saloot and contract for a term of There service to form a band at Shanghai
Daylight-Kwangtung leaves for Classt musicians, wo understand, have been select- dead from amongst the too numerona mukios? Porte
inspired natives. This is the second time
8 Occidental & Oriental B. S. Co.'s Steamer Garlic leaves for Yokohamaa and San Francisco.
THURSDAY, August 18
Call and Europe,
that a band for Shanghet has been formed
by the natives of the Philippines, M. He
4 p.m.--English Mail leaves for Ports of musat, the famous dute player, was the.
first who went to Manila to select and form a band.
4 p.m.-Emy leaver for Manila
FRIDAY, August 19
Par Fayew, for Shanghai, 50 Chinese. Per Emeraldu, for Amoy, 100 Chinese. Fur Hainan, for Hoihow, &., 1 Euro-SATURDAY, August 20
pean; and 50 Chinese.
Per Heroase, for Amoor River, "4 Euro- pcans.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
4 p.m.-Adria loaves for Bombay,
Daylight.Mitsu Bishi Mail leaves for
Yokohama, &c. ...”. Goods per Ocus undelivered after Noon, subject to rent and landing charges.
BEUTER's telegram of the 13th conveys the pleasant intelligence that the Irish Lana Bill has not yet been safely passed through the House of Lords. The "several amend- ments adopted against the Government” Goods per Carnarvonshire undelivered after mentioned by the telegrant of the 6th were not regarded by us as a serious challenge this date subject to rent.
on the part of the Lords; but the latest Noon-French Mail leaves for Ports of message seems to imply that a grave con THURSDAY, Angust 25 s→ Call and Europo.
Biot has commenced between the Upper
The Portuguese ship Alva reports: Fine MONDAY, August 22: weather and very light monsoon.
The Danish steamer Store. Nordiske re ports: Repairing the cable off Hongkong. The British steamer Yottung reports: Fino weather throughout.
The Chinees steamer Kang-ché reports: ong and Hoihow to Hongkong mo- Haiphong ilerate variable winds and fine weather throughout.
The British stemor Esmeralda reporte S.W.
monsoon squalls and heavy rain throughout
CARGOES.
Per American barque Mabel, Hongkong to New York, sailed August 11th-8,586
MONDAY, August 20 :---
3.80 p.m.-Meeting of Shareholders of and Lower Houses of Parliamerd on this The Hongkong & Whampoa Deck Co., much-vexed question of Ireland' grie Limited, at No. 14, Praya Central.
vancos. Large majorities of the Lower WEDNESDAY, August 31
3 p.m.-Occidental & Oriental 6. E. Co.'Honse have rejected those amendments Steamer Oceanic leaves for Yokohama made on the bill by the Lords, affecting the general principle of the measure; and and San Francisco
THE
as these have been rejected by the Lords, who insist upon their amendments being
rolle Masting, 435 cases Chinaware, 69 cases HONGKONG DISPENSARY, uphold, a deadlock appears inevitable, Blackwoodware, 70 casas Preserves,
14
bales Hides, 60 pkga Canes, 1,450 pkgs. Firecrackers (11,000 boxes), 913 pkgs. Mer chandise, and 500 half-chosts Ten (Canton) 20,000 s
Per British barque P. G. Carvill, Hong- kong to San Francisco, sailed August 11th: -18,100 bags Rice, 600 bags Tapioca, 320 THE Steamship Carnarvonaire, PATRICE, bags Sugar, 241 bags Pepper, 35 bage Commander, baving arrived from the Cleves, 100 bags Saltpetre, 1,500 rolls Mul above Ports, Cousignees of Cargo are hereby ting, 1,200 bales Hemp, 116 balos Cassis, informed that the Goods are being landed 822 boxes Wine, 1,000 boxes Flour, 2,565
Tea
Established 4.D. 1841.
香港大藥房
A. S. WATSON & Co.,
FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERN
OF
News as to what course the Government intend to follow under these circumstances will be most anxiously looked for.
THERE has been, since ever the drinking customs that so largely permeate Society were
those interested, and of philanthropists who instituted, a growing desire on the part of desired their welfare, to atom the tide of nd- vancing Intensperance by the judicious use of
at their risk into the Godowns of the boxes Oil, 716 boxes Soy, 5,661 page and 1RUquista'.. SUNDRIES, NUKSERY REQUI- such aids to its limitation as would tend to":
Undersigned at Wanchai, whence delivery (Foochot), 370 page. Tea (Canton),
obtained.
6,196 pkgs. Merchandise. ptional Cargo will be forwarded on, un- less notice to the contrary be given before
TO-DAY. 3poignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so.
No Claims will be admitted after the oods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remating after the 22nd Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been offerted. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Chi, Agents. Hongkong, August 15, 1881.
NOTICE.
au
THE Public are informed that the SCRIP
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For AMOY
Per Esmeraldu, at 11.90 a.m., on Tucs
day, the 16th inst.
For SHANGHAI.—
Per Buyer, at 3.30 pm, Tomorrow, the 16th inst, instead of as previously notified.
For YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO: -----
Per Carnarvonshire, at 400 p.m. To
morrow, the 16th inst.
For SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW..... Per Kuangtung, at 5 p.m., To-morrow, the 15th inst, instead of a pre- viously notified.
TO SHARES numbered 5640 to 5043 For FOOCHOW, BRISBANE, SYDNEY,
in the HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK Co. has been STOLEN, and Application hus, been nude for same to be Caricelled.
The Public aro informed that the Sorr for SHARES No. 43, Nos. 297 to 301, and Nos. 758 to 760 in the HONGKONG ICs Co. has been STOLEN, and Application has been made for same to be Cancelled.
Hongkong, August 15, 1881.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
2020
Aug 14, Lota, British barque, 472, Dudfold, Newolwang July 1, "Beans. CHINESE.
Aug 14, Alsa, Portuguese ship, 653, E. A. de Souza, Singapore July 31, Timber- BRANDAO & Co..
Aug. 14, Store Nordiske, Danish steamer, 394, Suenaon, Nagasaki Aug. 8.REAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY,
Aug 14, Yottung, British steamer, 286, S. N. Guggin, Quanglini Aug. 11, Sugar.
KWOK ATHEONG & SONS.
Aug. 14, Kang-chi, Chinese steamer, 688, R. C. Marsden, Haiphong Aug. 11, and Hoi how 13, General.. MS. N. Co.
Aug 14, Bellona, Gurosan eteainer, 789, L. Fiskmeier, Swatow Aug. 13, Sugar---- STEMSSEN & Co.
Aug. 14, Fuge, Chinese steamer, from
Aug. 14, Miramar, British steamer, from Canton,
Canton. 50 CENTS, Price per Copy,
Orders are now being booked. China Mail.OFFICE,
Hongkong, April 13, 1881.
Not Responsible for Debts.
either the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contrasted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:--
Aaya, Portagneau ship, Captain E. A. de Souza-Brandão & Co.
CARLOTTA, British banque, Captain J. Trickey. Cleo. E. Stevens & Co.
CARMELITA & IDA, German barque, Capt. E. G. Ketels-Order:
CF. SARGENT, American ship, Captain D. H. 'Atherton-Captain.
DARLINGTON, British steamer, Captain James Hogg-Siemesen & Co.
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, Br. bque, Capt. 4. McIntyre Arnhold, Karberg & Co,
ÎNVINCIBLE, Amorisan ship, Captain Jas. F. Skewon-Borneo Company, Limited.
JOHN C. MUNDO, British barque, Capt. W. Summer-Arnhold, Karberg & Co.
LEONIDAN, British ship, Capt. W. Prohn. -Caplain
MELUSINĖ, German tarque, Captain Th Plieger.Melchiors & Co.
MINERVA German brig, Captain P. Duhmo-Melchers & Co.
MEVANWY, British barkentine, Captain H. Braybrooke Turner & Co.
NAPLES, British steamer, Captain C. White-Vogel & Co.
NATUS, German barque, Captain W Stolp Sicmssen & Co.
Aug. 14, Flensborg, Danish barque, from Whampoa.
Aug. 15, Esmeralda, British steamer, 395, R. Talbot, Manils Aug. 12, General.- RUSSELL & Co.
Ang. 15, New Bra, American ship, 1147, 0. H. Sawyer, Cardif April 27, via Anjer, Coal. ORDER
Aug 15, Gervase, British steamer, "417, John Grainger, Hamburg June 15, General.
BIEMBSEN & Co
Aug 15, Tunis, British steamer, 886, Wiling, Kalung Aug. 11, Coal,-JARDINE, MATHESON & CO..
Aug. 15, Carnarvonshire, British steamer, 1531, Wm. Patrick, London June 26, Po- nang, and Singapore Aug. 9, General. ADAMSON, BELL & CO
Aug, 15, Chun-tung, Chinese gunboat, from Canton.
DEPARTURES,
14, Minero, for Whampoa 14, Fortune, for Touron. 14, Ask, for Shanghai. 14, Folga, for Yokohama. 14, Oxts, for Shanghai. 14, Sceno, for Canton
Aug 14, Welle, for Hoihow,
16, Prince Arthur, for Tientsin.
15, Paul Jones, for Mamla
15, Ningpo, for Shangha
16, Feen, for Swatow, do, 18, Albay, for Amey, C 15, Miramar, for Shanghal
16, Dais, for Bangkok
Honor, for Haiphong.
AND MELBOURNE- Per Mehmuir, at 3.30 p.m., on Wednes
day, the 17th inst
For SAIGON
Per Pernambuco, at 4.30 p.m., on Wed. nesday, the 17th inat., instead of asi previously notified.
For MANILA-
Per Emug, at 3.30 p.m., on Thursday,
the 18th inet.
For STRAITS AND BOMBAT.
BITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLIKE, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT -
MEDICINES MANUFACTURERS
wards no harm happening to those who are the victims of the weakness, and at the same time to preventing those said "f victims," as the phraso goes, becoming a charge upon the community, either in the way of relief afford
Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonis Water,ed by the Government or by private charity.
Gingerado, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters.
The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
PASSENGERS arriving in Hongkong, or any other persons who may desire to con- salt the files of local, China, Japan, American, English, Indian or Austra lian newspapers, are invited to call at the "CHINA MAIL" Office, where over sixty newspapers, dailies and weeklies, from these countries, are now filed for roference.
DEATHS.
On the 22nd July, midnight, at No. 10, Cown; aged 26 years.
Feridria, at 3.30 pm, on Friday, the Phayzo Street, Bangkok, Konser Rexsis
19th inst
For NAGASAKI AND YOKOHAMA—
At Manila, on the 10th August, ATHUB, the beloved Son of Matids and W. Per Sunda, at 5 p.m., on Friday, the McGregor Smith; aged six yours and soven
days.
18th inst...
For KOBE AND YOKOHAMA
Per Niigata Maru, at 5 p.m., on Friday,
the 19th inst."
MAILY BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mail Packet Gaelic, will
be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 17th inst, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be closed sa follows
2.15 r.. Registry ceases. 2.30.M. Fost-Office closes, but Letters
for Union Countries may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents eitra Postage until the time of departare.
Correspondence for Non-Union West Indies
cannot be sent by this route. Hongkong, August 12, 1881.
MALLS THE BRITISH FACKET.-
Bu17
But there are other ways of dealing with the difficulty to which, it may be, that too little importance has been attached by our politicians, who pride themselves above all things upon being & a practical people. In the Isle of Man, the pretty little Kingdom lying equidistant from England, Scotland, Troland, and Wales, and priding itself upon belonging to nous of the three, every man who has once been convicted of black drunkeness has his name sent to every liquor-dealer in the place, with one mark against his name, and if that self- same man should be found drunk in on the back of the public-house keeper's public-house after that, the fact is marked certificate that he has supplied a man with drink while applicant was under the in fluence of liquor, or that he had supplied to excosa, both of which offences against their hemous 19 the equally certificates are
name on the official black marks against his eyes of the law When a man gold thron
at his own OF list, no public-house keeper is allowed to terve him with drink,
s expense, and whatever number body else's
of black marks an hotel keeper hat got on the back of his certificato, is considered every year by the licensing Magistrate,
number of
of them have accumulated, of losing his license. The scheme works wall in aniall place like the Isle of Man (Eilan would not in Veen) but perhaps
The publication of this issue commenced and he stands a big charice when fair at 7.55 p.m.
The China Mail.
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Yes where the dealers could sof
& larger possibly be supposed to know everybody in - town so well ad they must do in small places like Donglas, Ramsey, Castletown, Peel, or the villages like Laxey (ons of the loveliest little spots in the world) or the others which adorn the fertile and favoured. oilan" of "Manxland. Now, we read that the Americans are considering a new licens
of | ing system. It is proposed that, instead licensing the persons who all liquor, those who buy it shall be licensed, and to those only can liquor be sold. When Smith naka Jones to join him in a pro-grandial glass of sherry and bitters, onch will have to produce his personed permit to the bar man, And if Jrues or Smith be discovered in that confused mental condition attribut- able to pickled salmon or undue solar exposure, his license to drink will be san- second for six months, collec
and on a
arrangement would not conduce to mode- ration. But to an impartial observer it doss seem to our unprediced minds, that this would be so. An always welcome con- tributor from other quarten talkas, kons feelingly and funally upon
offence for ever, I thought that this
portant question
Our American cousina have a very direct
Fol way going straight, by legislative enact- mente, to the paint they deare to resch In Wisconsin, as 10, Australia the habit
shouting
gs it is called heros prova
Alquor-drinker in Kes it a point when purchasing drink for himself someone for you, he can stand
the
recognised method of greeting
of cementing a new acquis on meeting him after a temporary member years ago journeying
or o
The House of Lards dissented from the bank in a northern town Common's amendments and insist upon
their own
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strangers to Que travelling friend
had a huge bandia
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