For Sale
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
HAVE, RECEIVED FOR SALE.
HRISTMAS STORES AND
NEW AND SEASONABLE GOOD'S.
EX FRENCH MAIL STEAMER MUSCATEL RAISINS.
METZ FRUIT
ASSORTED COSAQUES.. CALLARD & BOWSER'S CONFECTIONERY.
BUTTER SCUTCH.
HONEY SCOTCH,
ROSE TOFFEE.
LEMON TOFFEE,
Rose's LIME JUICE CORDIAL. PLUM PUDDINGS.
PATRAS CURRANTS.
VALENCIA RAISINS.
CHRISTMAS CARDS.
· PRESENTATION BOOKS.
FANCY STATIONERY,
LAWN TENNIS SHOES.
KENTISH COB NUTS
Ex STEAMER "Cenfiulus."
STILTON CHEESE.
YORK HAMS.
CHRISTMAS CAKES.
TEYSNONBALK-DESSERT FRUITS. ALMONDS and RAISINS. SMYRNA FIGS.
PICNIC TONGUES. FILBERTS.
COCOATINA.
VAN HOUT's' COCOA. LIERI's & Epp's COCOA,
FRENCH PLUMS.
HORTY & PALMER'S RISCUITS. PATE DE FOIE GRAS.
MINGEMEAT, · ·
CHOCOLATE MENIER.
SAUSAGES.
BRAWN.
ISIGNY BUTTER.
DANISH BUTTER
BREAKFAST TONGUES.
ASPARAGUS,
ANCHOVIES.
SOUPS, &
WINES AND SPIRITS. CHAMPAGNES—
HIEDSIEUR'S MONOPOLE & WHITE
SEAL.
VEUVE CLIQUOT PONSARDIN. JULES MUMM & Co., pints & quarta
CLARETS---
CHATEAU LA ROSE, pints & quarta CHATEAU LAFITE," IRES. GRAVES, -BREAKFAST CLARET, „
SHERRIES & PORT-
11
SACCONE'S MANZANILLA & AMON-
TILLADO.
SAUCONE'S OLD INVALID PORT
(1849).*
HUNT'S PORT
S
Intimations.
AH YON & Co., HIP'S COMPRADORE,
STEVEDORE BALIART AND WATER SUPPLIER, Hongkong and Wompan, if the sunray Proprietom..
Keep on hand and for Sale, wall asserted Oilman's Stores und Coal-of-all kinds... Shipping supplied, at the offert volite with all kinds of Ballast and fresh Pre- visiona at moderate charges. F59, WING HINO STREET. Hongkong, June 15, 1881.
1ja82
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
Incorpated in Hongkong under the Com panies Ordinance of 1865, limiting the Liability of the Churchniders to the -amount of their Shares,
DATE OF FORMATION AS AN UNLIMITED COMPANY, AD 1836
CAPITAL.§2,500,000.
In 10,000 Shares of 9250 per Share, São per Sluro being paid up, viz: $10 un Ap- ptention, and 840 on Allenacht
No further opils are intended to be made. Applications for Shires will be receivel simlaneously in Hongkong, Shanghai,
Loubou
Consalling Commilta.
The Hon. P. Rruk, of Messrs Turner &
Co.
1. L. DALEYMPLE, Esq., of Messrs Birley
&Co.
F. D. Sassies, Esq., of Messura D. Masson,
Son & Co.
A. T. MANGER, Esq., of Messrs Douglas
Laprai & Ca
W. H. F.-DAROV, Esq., of Messrs Gibb,
Livingston & Cu
The Hon. F. B. Joussos; of Mesure
Intimations.
THE CHINA MAIL.
may be inspected at the offices of Mossre JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., and of Messrs BHERSTON & WOTTON, Solicitors to tho Сопрану.
JARDING, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, Sth Doc., 1981.
FORM OF APPLICATION.
December 1891. To Messrs JARDINE, MATION & Co.
General Agents of The Canton Insur
ance Office, Limited,
Hongkong. GENTLEMEN, ------ ......unclose you the sum of 8....being & Share on Shares in per deposit of $10. the above-rued
qued Company, and....creepiest you to allot to that number of Shares the terms of the Company's Pre- spectus, <inted the 8th December, 1881, and
horeby agree to Sccept the samu or any smaller number that may be allotted to..... aud to
I to pay the balance of 840 per Share on allotment as provided by the said Pro- pects, and nuthorize tento register ...as hedler of the unit Shares,
agres to subscribe the Articles of Association whon
rue in fill.
Addres Description
Daic Signatione
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE FHB Undersigned have been appointed
THOLE CONTAIN
GOODS by Messrs KYNOOH & Co., of Wirros, car, BIRMINGBAM.
MEYER & Co.. Hongkong, August 13, 1881.
1382
DEPARTURES.
To-day's Advertisements. Des. 11, Jasons; for Singapore and London.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
FROM TRIESTE, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG & SINGAPORE.
THE Company's B.S. Helioshaving arrived
from the above Forts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence delivery aty be obtained,
Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods renining after the 19th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bille of Lading will be countersigned by
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 12, 1881.
dc15
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE S. & Bothwell Castle, THOMSON, Cominandor, having arrived from the Above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods-with the exception of Opium-are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Under- Wanchai, whence delivery may signed at be obtained.
Consignees wishing to require their Goods
10 a.. TO-DAY.
the wharf are at liberty to do su Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un- lena antice to the contrary be given before No Clans will be admitted after the Goods remaining after the 18th Instant will be
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
Jardin, Matheson & Co. (Chair) To-day's Advertisements. Instr
Butiker,
BoseRONG AND STAAT BANKING CORPORATION.
Solicitors.
Messrs. Bagueror & Werros.
A walilors.
A. F. MACEWAN, E HENRY SMITH, Esq.
General Agon's
Meseta, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Hongkong.
PROSPECTUS. GENERAL desire having beon ex-
pressed in favour of forming a Limited Company of the okl established CHINA MARINE INSURANCE OFFICE, known Fire CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, it has te a New Offee, tor been decided to constitle
#2, 1832 business on 1st Jarunty, commones under the general management of Mesars. JARDINE, MA
MATHESON & CO.; of China. All accounts relating to the Old Office will be closed to the 31st December, 1881, and the Office sound no liability what ever being taken over for outstanding risks the Now Company. The or otherwise, Jay Company, however, will be at liberty s accept a re-insurances, any of the out- standing risks of the Old Oico which they
nay deem advisable.
The business of the Olice will be Marine Insurance in all its brunches, as shown in BRANDY, WHISKY, LIQUEURS, &c.—the Memorandans of Asusciation, and the change of constitution now effected ham beun 1, 2 & 3-star HENNESSY'S BRANDY. BISQUIT DUTQUCILE & Co.'s BRANDY.made with a view of dividing the chief share
·FINEST OLD BOURBON WIUSKY
KISAHAN'S L WHISKY.
ROYAL GLENDER WHISKY.
CHARTREUSE
MARASCHINO.
CURACAO.
ANGOSTURA.
Bok's and ORANGE BITTERS,
Wo.. &0.,
BASS'S ALE, bottled by CAMERON and
SAUNDERS, pints and quarts.
GUINNESS'S STOUT, bottled by E. &
J. BURKE, pints and quarts. PILSENER BEER, in quarts. DRAUGHT ALE and PORTER, by the
Gallon..
ALE and PORTER, in hogsheads.
EX AMERICAN MAIL. Fresh ROLL BUTTER.
Eastern and Californian CHEESE. Boneless CODFISH,
Prune HAMS and BACON.. Russian CAVIARE.
Brand Condensed MILK.
BACH and APPLE BUTTER.
Pickled OX-TONGUES. Family PIG-FORK in kegs and pieces. Paragon MACKEREL in 6 it can. Boau Ideal SALMON in 5 cars.
Dessert FRUTTS in 24 th cans. Cutting's Dessert
sorted Canned VEGETABLES, Potted SAUSAGE and Santage
ED
"
MEAT
Stuffed PEPPERS. Assorted PICKLES. MINCEMEAT.
COMB HONEY in Original-Frames- Richardson & Robbin's Celebrated Potted
MEATS. Richardson & Robbin's Curried OYSTERS.
Lunch TONGUE, McCarty's Sugar LEMONADE
H
Clam CHOWDER.
Smoked SALMON:
Green TURTLE in 24 lb cans.
80.
of the profits amigat all contributors of Premium, instead of the whole profits boing divided, as lutiofore, amongst Sharehol ders only
The rict profits, declared from time to time by the Consulting Commitico, will be appropriated as follows, wul iz the follow- ing order of priority -
1. Incrust at the rats of. 10 per cont. per uin (non-cumulative) on the paid
ital of the Office; and it provided by the Articles of Association that ut interin payments may be declared and distributed half- Ferty.
2. In
the
-establishment and mainten- ance of a Reserve Fund of 8500,000 (Five hundred thousand Dollars).
โล
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SHANGHAI,
The Steamship
"Bothwell Castle," Thomson, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port at Daylight TOMORROW, the 13th Instant..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,. Ayuts.
de13 Hongkong, December 12, 1881.
- OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR YOKOHAMA.
The Co.'s Steamship
Antenor," Captain BRAce, will be despatched at 430 p.m.
TO-MORROW, the 18th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, December 12, 1881,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY."
of
Hongkong, December 12, 1881.
by
11; 4 for Amuy, &c.
11, Fation, for Swatow, da.
11.
11, und, for Haihow, &0.
for Hoihow, &a.
for Canton,
11,.
for Cuntoo.
11
12,
for Bangkok.
r, for Chefor 12, Caroline, for Bangkok. 12, Diamante, for Manila. 12; Peking, for Shanghai. 12, Olympia, for Cantos. 12, Gwalior, for Europe, &o.
12,
R. Robinson, for New York.
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED. For Bothwell Castic, from Stralte, 75 Chi- Duse.
For Diamante, from Amoy, Mr Powell, and 333. Chinese.
Per Chinking, from Shanghai, 4 Italian Sisters, and 34 Chineso,
Per
from Chinking, 13 Chinese. ~Per Yang-ching, from Shanghai, 80 Chi-
Per
Olympia, from Shanghai, 4 Chinese. Per Antenor, from London, &c., Miss Andrews, Miss Handley, Mr Shepherd, and
220 Chinese
Por Achilles, from Liverpool, &c. Mr Davids, Mr and Mrs Goldnann, Mrs Roen, Mrs Besuntond and i children, and 65 Chi nose.
Per Helios, from Bombay, &, Mrs Marconetta, and 200 Chinese.
DETARTED, Per Gwalior, from Hongkong: for Lon- don, Dr Brown, R. N.; for Bombay, Mr and Mrs W. J. Silas for Singapore, Count Leg bath, 3 Chinese women, and 2 men-Frod for Yokohama for Venice, Dr Simmons Bombay, Dr Lyon, and Mr Palmer for Lon- don, Mears Stanford, and Roberts-From Shanghai for Bingapore, Mr-Swetterham;
Calle, 1 persunt: for Bombay, Mr Meyor; for London, Mr and Mrs Garth- white and 3 Ichildren, and 6 Seamen.
for-Hingapore and London,
• Jason and attendant, and St. Meern Sincl Cleri Veiny.
Per Albay, for Amoy, Mr Boysen. Per Fokien, for Fonchow, Rev. and Mra de19 G. R. Wolfe, Rev. J. Martin, and Miss Goldio: for Tamsui, Rey. Dr and Mrs G. L. MacKay and child.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES...
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
TONSIGNEES of the following Cargo ara requested to send in their Bills of Tanding to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been handed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been offected.
Ex Yungisé.
CE, No. 9; 1 case Flour, Order, from
Marseilles.
Ex Djemth.
Per Greyher for Hoihow, &c., 80 Chi-
TLOSE.
Per Kang-chi, for Hollow, &c., 1 Euro sari, and 30 Chinese.
рет
Per Meira Dowle, for Vancouver's Island, 1 Europgan..
pean.
Per Caroline, for Bangkok, 12 Chinese. Por R. Robinson, for New York, 1 Euro-
Per Diamante, for Manila, 11 Europeans, and 309 Chinese.
TO DEPART. Per Achilles, for Shanghai, & Europeans, and 23 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Bothell Castle re-
GS C, 1/15-15 casts Vermouth, Order, ports: Fresh mouseons throughout.
from Marseilles.
Ex Amazonę.
R
& HM H J de13 N
dia.),
FOR SHANGHAI, FIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo & Pussengers ut through rates for CHEFOO, NEWCHWANG, TIEN- TSIN, HANKOW and Forts on the YANGTZE )
The Co.'s Steamship
"Achilles," Capt. ANDERSON, will be despatched at Daylight
on WEDNESDAY, the 14th Instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
· Agents. Hongkong, December 12, 1881. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship.
"Kutangtag," Captain YOUNG, will be despatched, for the above
(8/92,cases Merchi
dises, Order, from
London f13/15-2cases M'dises, Order, from London
The British ateamor Diamante reports: Had ight monsoon and fine weather.
The British steamer Chinkong reports : and overcast weather Moderate monsoon throughout the passage.
A(in cross),
rain to Namki Island; tience to Oukseu strong monsoon with heavy JGS (in dia), 114/152 cases Merchan-port moderate and fine weather.
dises, Order, from London JMC (india), 4/6-3 cases Merchandises,
Order, from. Londen....
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent, Hongkong, December 12, 1881.
FOR SALE.
JUST ARRIVED BY THE PESHAWUR
The British steamer. How reports: Had moderate variable winds and heavy
rain
thence tri
The Chincac steamer Yang-ching reports: Moderate N, E. winds and rain to Chupel Island; thence to port light northerly winds and cloudy weather.
Tho
despatch vessel Marquez del Spanish Duero reports
Fine weather throughout. The Germaan steamer Olympia reports:
and Strong northerly : north easterly winds.
The British stoaner Antenor reporta':
monsoon.
Strong N.E.
The British steamer Achilles reports : From Manki Island to port, experienced fresh N.E. monsoon with strong equalls and confused head se
The Austro-Hungarian steamer Helios re- porta Den, 9th, spoke American J.S.K.H. bound S. W., in lat 13.50 N., long. 112.41)
de14
1ENUINE PORT WINE. TM. DE SOUZA, GUEDES' well-knowni BRANDS:- BLACK LABEL, with 3 Grapes, per
Case of 1-dozen Quarts
$18. BLACK LABEL, with 2: Grapes, por
Case of 1 dozen Quarta,
$1GH, WHITE LABEL, por Case of 1'dozan
Quarte,........
E.
$13.
Apply to
3. taking a return to all contribuPorts on WEDNESDAY, the 14th Inst., at
tors of premium, whether Share holders or not, in proportion to the amounts of premium pad.
The Reserve Fund will be formed by annual appropriations of not more than 30
of pur cent. of the prodits the year, after
of Laymont Sharebaklara 10 per cent, dividead to
1.
The Interest accruing on the Reservo. Fund will be the property of the Shore- holders, and will be distributed pro rata amongst the Shareholders, as may appear must expedient from time to time.
Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 12, 1881.
de14
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND CALCUTTA
The Steamship
"Jugut,"
Captain T. SARDYER, will be despatched for the TUESDAY, the 20th Inst.,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 12, 1881.
The Roserve Fund will be credited as slawe provided for until it shall roach above l'orts ou 8000,000, at which eam it will be maintain at 3 p.m.
on the fore ed b further appropriations on
by going basis, as may be necessary from žino to time. It will rantis the property of applicable only to Shareholders and will be
deerned
exceptional Committee, and to Dividends. For the more effect ual security of the Shareholders, it will be invested apart from the other Funds of the Company in such special securities as the Consulting Committee may from time to
meeting contingenc
alising
time providing for the 10 per cent in
After
F. J. V. JORGE, At Mosers RUSSELL & Co.'s Hongkong, December 7, 1881.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Dec, 10, Bothwell Castle, British stemmer, 1853, W. S. Thomson, London Oct. 13, Penang, and Singapors Dec. 3, 7 pm, General.-ADAMSON, BELL & CO.
Dec. 11, Diamante, British steamer, Di4, R. F. Cullen, Amoy Doo. 10, General- RUSSELL & Co.
Dec. 11, Chinliang, British steamer, 795 S. M. Orr, Shanghai Dec. 8, General de20 STEMS & Co.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA BUEZ CANAT
terest to Shareholders and for the Reserve Fund and intereat theroon in manner abure the 21st Instant, mentioned, the remaining net profits in cach year will be divided as Bents amongst
YACHT & PICNIC SUPPLIES, all contributories of Premium whether such
ALIFORNIA
RACKER
contributories are Shareholders in the Com.. the pany or not, and in proportion to amount of net premium, esatributed by them respectively.
It is intended that the Agencies of the OMPANY'S BISCUITS in 5 tb Old Office, established at all well-known the World, shall be con
Cracked WFEAT.
"OATMEAL.
HOMINY.
porta
*Bns, and loose. porta
noughout available for this Naw
Alphabetical BIS Company which has attended the work
OUITS.
The success
period of Fancy Sweet Mixed ing of the Old Office during
half-a-century, is well known; and nearly from the results hitherto obtained, it may
BISCUITS.
Ginger CAKES. Bods BISCUITS. Oyster BISCUITS.
CORNMEAL
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR.
RYK MEAL
SPECIALLY SELKÜTED
IGAR
8.
Fine New Season's CUMSHAW, TEA, in 7 and 10 catty Bores,
BREAKFAST CONGOU 25 cents p. 1b,
SHIPOHANDLEBY of every Description, RIGGING and SAIL-MAKING promptly
executed." st Hongkong, December 8, 1881.
be confidently anticipated that supporters
The Co.'s Steamship
Hector,"
Capt BILLINGE, will be despatched on or about
For Freight or Pasage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD SWIRE, Agents Hongkong, December 12, 1881.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES-
KAMA MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT TOSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Co.'s Steamship
"Oxus, Commandant RAPATEL, will be despatched for
of the New Company, as surplis profits SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from
will now be divided amongst all contributor
return
of business, will receive a handsome, re
on
the Premium paid by them.
For the convenience of Shareholders, ar rangements will be made for the transfer of Shares in London, as well as in Hongkong.. and for their registration by the Company at the Head Ofice in Hongkong
It is proposed to offer
Shareholders th
Old Office a preferential Allotment of ShareS in the Now Company to the extent of that present interest in the Capitahould be 20-
Applications for Shares dressed to the General Agents direct or through the sororal Agencies of the Old form. will be re- Office, in the annexed Bad
Agent.
>.
VARIO.
Per Gwalior, for London, 6, 152 boxes and 2,701 pkgs Tea, 1,409 bales Raw Silk, 382 bales Waste Bilk, 150 balea Punjam Bilk, 14 pkgs Pongees, 18 boxes Silk Goods, and 2,102 pkgs. Sundries For Jantinant, 795 bales Raw Silk, 5 boxes Raw Silk, 36 boxes Silk Goods, 3 pkgs. Sundries. Tor New York, 110, bales Raw Silk, 10 pkgs. Sundries.
Dec 11, Peking, British steamer, from Canton
Dec. 11, Hothow, British steamer, 805, T. Shaw, Chinking Dec. 7, Rice for Car ton.-CHINESE CR
Dec. 11, Fung ching, Chinese steamer, 761, F. Wallace, Shanghai Deo. 7, General
M. S. N. Co
Dec. 11, Marques del Duero, Spanish despatch vessel, 485, 3 gums, Emilio Diaz Mores, Manila Dec. 8
Deo. 11, Mouren, H. M: gunboat, Lieut. Coudr. J. II. Corte, Singapore Nov. 16, tio Manila...
Dec. 11, Olympia, Germont steamer, 783, T. Wagner, Shanghai Dec. 8, Rico. SINNEBRY & C
Dec. 11, Walls Castle, British barge, 625, H.A. Brown, Chefoo Dec. 3. Bosna, DO. CAPTAIN,
Dec. 11, Antenor, British steamer, 1644, J. T. Bragg, London Oct. 19, and Singa poro Deo. 3, General-BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Dec 12 Achilles, British steamer, 1826,
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close-
For BATAVIA. —-`
Fer Cleveland, at 11.30 am. TormorTOW, the 13th inst., instead of as pre- viously notified,
For CHINKIANG: ——
Per Cassandra, at 11.30 am. To-morrow,
the 13th inst. in
For SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW
Per Kwartung, at 6 p.m. To-marrow,
WEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
Shipping.
[No. 6745-DECEMBER 12, 1881.
Daylight-Bothwell Castisleaves for S'ha 4.30 p.nAntentor loaves for Yama
Mesting,
9 p.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge,
General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, December 14-
Daylight-Kuangtung leaves for Coast
Porta
Daylight Achilles loaves for Shanghai. Noon Emeralda leaves for Amoy
appears to be that most agreeable with The wishes of the distinguished officials TES most immediately concerned. action of the Governor, however, would eeem to suggest that the community 18. evon now in a false position, and that iho Executivo alone has accurately re- ulised the position of affaires. Although H. E. the Governor, in a most guarded and vague communication, informed the Reception Committee that he would uppise them immediately upon the receipt of any definite information: as to the official character of the
p.m.-Auction of Household Furniturs visit, not a word, so far as it known, has at the residence of Messrs B, S. Gubbeen heard from Government House on the subject. And yet the preparations bay, No. 8, Hollywood Road,
proceed, so far as the public buildings THURSDAY, December 15 -
Noon-Mary Tathamn leaves for San are concerned; and special facilities are granted to the Chinese, by a Guvern- Francisco via Nagasaki."
ment notification in the Gazette, for the display of "various pictures, decora tions, lanterns, &o," on the nights of
2 pra-Auction of Household Furniture at St. John's Place, the residence of Thos. O, Hayllar, Esq
3 pim. Lennox leaves for Singapore, &e.the 22nd, 23rd and 24th instant; as also
4 p.m.--Creiong Leaven for Bombay.
for the suspension of the Night Pass
Meath leaves for Australian Porta on or Clause of the Ord. (14 of 1870) ap till 2
about this date.
FRIDAY, December 16:
·Francisco,
am of the 23rd, 24th and 5th inst.
3 pm. Occidental & Oriental 8. 8. CoIt is true that no specific reason is given Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San in the notification referted to why these special privileges should be granted; 9p.n.Meeting of Perseverance Lodge. but there can be no question that the purpose is to encourage the Chinese in a SUNDAY, December 18
Goods por Bothwell Castleundelivered after public demonstration in benour of this
this date subject to rent.
two young Princes. This action will MONDAY, December 19:
kave a tendency to create an invidian Noon-French Mail leaves for Ports of comparison between the Foreign and
Call and Europe.
native communities, to the supposed Noon-Auction of Aumile Stemmer detriment of the latter; nud sa such a -L-Tai and Shun-Tip: Noon-Tenders for renewal of Paving in line of conduct is not altogether unknown Timber Storo, &c., received by Naval in the annals of the present administra tion, it is as well that, the reel circam- Storekeeper,
stances should be clearly and unmis takeebly set forth.
4 p.m.-Helios leaves for Straits, &o Goods per Helios undelivered after this
dato subject to ront. Far, 20
3 p.m.-Japan leaves for Singapore, &o, THURSDAY, December 22-
2.p.m.Auction of Water-colors at No.
B, Queen's Road:
FRIDAY, December 23 --"
Victoria Regatta
3 p.-Meeting of Shareholders of the Canton Insurance Office in the General Agonta' office.
...
SATURDAY, December 24:
Victoria Regatta. Noon.Tannadice leaves for Bydney, &c. Saturday, December 31:---
3 p.m.-American Mall leaves for Yoko
hama and San Francisco.
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Established A.D. 1841.
香港大藥房
A.-S. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGiste, IMPORTERS
OF
DRUGGLES SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI. SITES, Toner REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMEQIVAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS
OF
Seda Water, Lemonado, Tonic Water, Gingerade, 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
LOCAL AND GENERAL
THE appointment of Mr Gordon Stalonl Northcote to be His Excellency's Private Secretary in gazetted..
Ir is notified in the Gazette that Mr Taro
Ando, Consul for Japan, has reported his resumption of the dution of the Consulate at this, port
We are informed by the Agents (Mason Sommen & Co.) that the D. D. R. steamER Lydia loft Singapore for this port on the 8th instant. A
Tai steamer Mary Tatham came out of the Aberdeen Dock to-day, and the barquo Laser and the Herwick Thean went in. The Crusader and Manheim undoek at Kowloon to-night, and the Yangtze will dook there
FM.8. Moorhen, 1, Lieutenant and Com mander J. H. Corfe,
here yester day from Singapore, having been relieved at the station by the Lily, Lieutenant, and Commander W. M. Carey.
Tun Spanish despatch-vessel Marques de Duere, Captain Emilia Diaz Mores arrived here from Manila yostorday afternoon for the purpose of being cleaned and painted,
tenders for which were invited to be sent in by noon today,
We are kindly favoured by the Agent of the Mensageries Maritimos Company-with- the following Information has been re- ceived that the Company's st
stensnor Oreur, bringing the next French mail, has been
ault the files of local, China, Japan, detained during four days in the Siner Canal, American, English, Indian or AustraShe is therefore likely to arrive here some lian newspapers, are invited to call a days after her due dafe. the "CHINA MAIL" Office, where over
sixty newspapers, dailies and weeklies, Tax following telegram from the Director from these countries, are now filed for of the Observatory at Manila has been
received by the Governor --* teference.
The publication of this seus commenced at 8.15 p.m.
The China Mail
Manila, 11th Dec, 3.25 p.m. Pew Received 4.20 p.m.
A typhoon comming very slowly from the E. of Manila; its trao directions in nome- what doubtful: will wire direction later on if possible
A private telegram was received to-day stating that rough weather prevailed at Cape HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1881. Bolinao, but it apparently has not bear considered sufficiently heavy to prevent the
following notification is published in
PREPARATIONS are now being made | departure of the Diamante, by the local Government for a public illumination in honour of somebody. Who the person or persons are for whose glorification the public money is being the Government Gazette
His Excelleney the Govaror, having thus spent, it is difficult to understand, becanse, now that Lord Clanwilliam has been pleased to grant permission, for the alearly laid it down that the two sons of erection of soffolding for the display of various pictures, decorations, lanterns, &c., H.B.H. the Prince of Wales cannot re- and for the exhibition of the same, on the Por Dale, at 5p. on Tuesday, the ceive any public ovations as Princes of nights of the 22nd, 23rd and 24th Decem
13th inst. For SAIGON
the 13th inst.
Fr. BANGKOK........
the Royal House, it is not easy to recon-bor, 1881, has directed that the Poles shail cile that position with the attitude ap- not acquire the production of peases muder Per Vladivostock, ut 5 pm, on Tuesday,parently assumed by the Government. Ordinanco 14 of 1870 from thiness con
the 13th inst. For AMOX.
Per Esmeralda, at 11:30a.m., on Wednes.
day, the 14th inst. For NAGASAKI AND YOKOHAMA
Per Sunds at 11.30 am, on Wednesday,
the 14th inst
The money now being spent was ducting themselves quietly until 3am of Certainly voted for the purpose of show the 23rd, 24th, and 20th December 1881 ing the loyalty of the residents here to f the representatives of the reigning The Straite Times publishes the fallow- House but if, as has been pretty plainly ing pointed out, this course of action does We are informed that H. E the Govern not meat with the approval of those or received yesterday (2nd) s telegram from responsible for the movements of the Admiral Willis tothepisect that the Bacchants young Princes, it cannot be either ad- will wil from Hongkong sa route to Suss on visable or proper to spend the money so the le: January, and that Leed Canvils voted. Indeed, it seeme to us to be not will not leave Hongkong until the only irregular and unconstitutional, butary His Excellency had teles Favours somewhat of flunkeyism Bacchanic will remain MAILS BY rus UNTIED STATES PAUKE to force any demonstrations of this kind The United States Mail Packet Belgle, will where they were declared to be distaste-
For STRAITS AND CALCUTTA
Fer Lennox, at 3.50 p.a., on Thursday,
For
the 1th inst
STRAITS AND BOMBAY —
Per Gedong, at 3.30 p.m., on Thursday,
the 16th instr
Admiral Wallen to, nucertain how
bo despatched on FRIDAY, the ful. Had the least sign of warmth beans take the following from the hinds of 16th mat., with Malls for Japan, Sau shown by the Earl of Clanwilliam intelligence in the Francisco, the United States, Canada,
Honolulu Peru, &c., which will be the Frinces as are appropriate to will be to accept such public evations for
O.. Andersen, Kiverpool Oct. 32, Ponang: 2.16 T.M. Registry cesses.
FIELD & WIRE. DUR
with an occasion as a Royal visit, closes, but Letters the enthusiasm of this cosmopolitan
G. DE CHAMPEAUX-AM 4 General BUYER 3.30. The must be posted on community would doubtless have done mittes have been
Hongkong, December 12, 1891.
NOTICE
COMPAUNIE DE MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
....... Dec. 12, Metros, Austro-Hungarian str., 1428, C. Lazarich, Bombay and Singapore Dec. 4, GeneralMaps & Co
for Union board the conts extra departure.
Dys. 12, Gussondra, German gleamer, from Corner for Whakapon
~ Doo. 12., Hard, Garman barque, 1058, L.
Grimm, Cardiff July 20, Coal-OEDER.
Des 12, Alert, U. 8. gumboet, Bil The Co.'s Steamahly
guns, Commander Louis Kempit, Nazszaki Folge, Dec. B. Commandant GuISAND, |-- Dec. 13, Chen-to, Chinese gundost, from will be despatched for Canton
veived in Hongkong, Shanghai and London YOKOHAMA shortly after the amival of until Saturday, the 24th instant, at noon,
The only Contact entered into by the the next French Mall from Europe. Company, is ons with Mestes JARDINE, MAISON & Co. as General Agents,
Copies of the above Contract, and of the Meerendum and Articles of Association,
GLADA UHAMPEAUX,
Agent Hongkong, December 11881,
* CLEARED." Charter Ock for Hiogo. Achilles, for Bhangh Cassandra, for Chiakisng.
with Late Fes of 10
Paket
the time of emple justice to such an event. In 1869 that my the 156
H.HH the Duke of Edinburgh-was action on their park wonde lar Non-Union Weat dies fated like s Prince, because he visited 'sary and gused.
Indies be sent by this youta, kukk & the Colony in that capacity and the hea Hongkong, December 8, 1881. deid samis course would gladly has been
SPEAKER followe here 1881 towards tas ng tions open? Whất MAY/J MAILS THE FRENCH PABETE
proceed
rey mouraged by the The French Contract Packet Desch of the Heir Apparent had not the deare
will be despatched on MONDAY of those immediately concerned gone Committee, And tod the 19th December, with Asia to and dead against each a proposal. As we a portion of Le through the United Kingdom and bare already said, it was a great pity been voted for that Europe, vid Naplon to Saigon, Straits that, say false position was ever taken matischad Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Devlen, up by the Reception Commicion they would
Madras), the Australasian behalf of the public, over this mus
Teypt, Malta, And
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that body has apparenti
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be cheerved In closing
its false position, and has nothing simply becaus
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