1882-01-05 — Page 2

For Sale.

Mails.

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Occidental & Oriental Steam-

Haye Harris Fris thàn

KHJEISTMAS STORES, AND

NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS.

EX FRENCH MAIL STEAMER. MUSCATEL RAISINS..

METZ FRUIT.

"ASSURTECUSATTE ER CALLASORES CENFECTIONERY.

BUTTER SCOTCH.

HONEY SCOTCH.

ROSE TOFFEE. ·

LEMON TOFFEE.

Rose's LIME JUTUE CORDIAL. FLUM PUDDINGS.

RATHAR CURILANTS,

VALENCIA, HAISINS,

CHRISTMAS, CA INDS,

PRESENTATION BOOKS.

PANDY STATIONERY,

LAWN TENNIS SIDEN,

KENTISH COR NUPS,

STILTON CHEESE YORK HAMS

- Thassankar's "DE FEFITS,

ALMONDS, Md RAISINS.

SMYRNA FRES

PICNIC TONGUES.

PEMBERIAN

CHCOATINĄ.

Ales, Borres'S UPLOA

Tacopa de BPS POODA, FRENCH PLEMISE

Hogeries & Parure's HSCUITS.

JUNCON

MINGEMENT

CHOCOLATE--MENISK

"SAUSAGES.

BRAWN.

ISIGNY BUTTER. DANISIL BUTTER! BREAKFAST TONGUES. ANCHONTES,

ASPARAGUS,

SOUPS, &

WINES AND SPIRITS. CHAMPAGNES-

Hasina's MONOPOLÉ & WHITE

-SEAL

VEUVE CHIQUOT PONSARDIN, JULES MUMM at Co., pinis & quaires,

CLARETS.

CHATEAU LA ROSE, pats

CHATEAU LAPITE,

Tars, GRAVES,

BREAKFAST CLARET,

SBERRIES & PORT..

Ship Company.

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, "CENTRAL AND- Į SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE,

-THE-OVERLAND RAILWAYS, TE

AND

ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS,"

THE

THE 8. S. CABO77! will be despatch- öð fræ Sau Prateisro vis Yokohama,

om FRIDAY, the 19 January, 1882, Eat 3pm.

Connection being murde at Yokohast. with Steam Iron Shang, and Japan pats.

All Parad Packages shoubi de marked tộ aubles in Full; and so will hy, received at the Company's Chi

until

・p.m. the [day perviolta to

to sailing. Reardon t Kammas Passion Chengas best EM

Anwar hie to accompany, Overg | Rizal," Mexia, Congo and South American Changes, alemdald be ant to the Campany's traves dirbo to the Collectray of Cs- jhone, San Prigrisoa

,

dll:

Per 1 vahel prformatieget us to Fright

palooping, Nicolls, (pamjes Road Central,,

"CITUMFIT MINSAN ELE,

Hoe ka, Jasany 2, 199

Zonek.

COMPAGNIE DES MISSÁGENES

I MARTTIMEN.

PAQUEIOTS POSTE FRANCAIS,

TMAN FOR

SANON, BEOGAPORE, HATANIA, Pois Fang KALLA, VILOMBOL

SAID.

Entertainment.

CITY HALL.

---0---

THE CHINA'MAIL.

To-day's Advertisements.

POSTPONEMENT.;

.:

"HE NIGĀTA MARU is POST.

VHIS EVENING, U PONED til farther Notice, she

January Di

TRAND XMAS PANTOMIME.

HARLEQUIN BLUE BEARD; THE FIET, THE FAINT, THE FESALES, Tue Clown, THE COLUMBING, AND

'The Prim ve PARADISE.

The New Seamay and hoperus Trans formation Somme by Mr Ts, the Greg Diamante Artist, The Superh Appointments by Mr N tridental Music arranged by Hen, and CARTON.

alade priced piler the inliste Serrision of Mr P. W WARR CONCERTED FINÁLE.

Prion of Admissions: Dreas Circles and Stalla,...Two Dallare.

...ine, Dollar

"Dogs open at 8.30; Commener at fi p.ni.

Reserved Seats Day be looked at Meast's KELLY & WALI's.

Hongkong, Jummary 5, 1982.

VITY HALL,

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LIS NAPLES, "MARSEILLES, AND PURTS OF BRAZIL, AND EA PLATA

Alisa, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS GALOPİTA AND AL. INDIAN PORTS,

S. MONDAY, 15 Torbay of January, Noors, the Company's Seyjandaj DAUMA Page slant Baran wi MAILS, D'ASSENTERS, STEILE: and CARO, will leave this Purt for Qae

HONGKONG

jati

TO-MORROW EVENING,

61% Jasonery, 19x2.

THE CHORAL SOCIETY

DHÈ MEMBERS of the HONGKONG

WILL PEREOAM

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE;

THE SLAVE OF DUTY:

IN Two Acts.

Written by W. S. Gras Composel by ArmCU SULLIVAN, Major-Gerd Stanley, Me PRAFE. The Ficare Wing, My S. NewZOM82 Sannes Lieutenant), Mr MiniroLSE, Presturic (the Phate Ap-

Mr Qyterax. Mr DRAPUR Male. vox RADA Miss NIMILE

Gengal

and Sets will be register forant of Police, Fatos an well for Marseilles, and neel

Carsit trenggis, Marseilles for the Kata, Stanley's Belin

alugistere Exclud Will be granted und) Ruth (Piata Maid-est-

་

1 Miss Weston Miss Broom,

..Mene. ChisnVAU,

Ondera Teh tamery Cargo will be read and until. 4 petes and Pozele until 3 pm on Chaus FCENDRAL STANLEY'S DAUGHTERÁ, purse bears they must be left a

Pinares, and PolICE, the Focke of dansory, free. (Parcelsise not

the Agy's mai

SACCONE MANZANILA, PA AMON.

TILLADO.

SADOSES OLD INVALID, FORBU

(1848). HUNE'S FORT.

BRANDY, WHISKY; LIQUEURS, &in. ---

1,9 Bestar Hexsis BRANDY.. Bisquer Dunstens de Co.'s 15RANDY. PodST OLD BOURBON WHISKY, KISAHAN'S EL WHISKY. ROYAL GLENDEE WHISKY ADARTREUSE.

MARASCHINO.

CURAÇAO

ANGOSTURA.

Boxer's aml KANGE BITTERS.

BASES ALM, bottled by Curios and

Karkonos, pints and sports. - GUISNESSE VOCT, bartled by E. &

A. Banks, bets aoui quarts FIESENER BARI, quats,

i

Gudents and value of Packages are

dline! #let

For further particulars, apply,

at the Pompany's Odio

GABE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent,

Honkong, danny 4, 1882.

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Insurances.

MANCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF

MANCHESTER AND LONDON:

ESTABUSTED 1824.

| Capital of the Company 13,000,000 Stirling

of which is paid u Æ BRÌ GOO Hesserve Pravliowanlend S 120,80 Annual egy kata -

£250,000

JUE Valensigtet have been appointed 1 Amas for the shore Company at Hongkong, Chipson, Poardow, Shanghai, Equal Hankow, and ari prepared to grant

DRACUP ALE and PORTER, by de Tagen at all pares.

Gallon

ALE and PORTER, in hogshouds

Frosh ROLL BUTTER

Eastern and Californian CHEESE

Boislem CODFISH.

Prime AMS and "BACHN-

Rusion CAV

CAVIARE

sfirand Condensed MILK.

and APPLE BUTTER,

Pickled

Family NUES

HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong. October, 15, 1888,

(LIMPPED)

NOTICE,

HACHES GRANTED at current rates MARINE RISKS to all parts of

the Would. In accordance with the Con pany's Articles of Association, Two-dlixis of the Profits are distribatini munnally to Contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion in the net amount of Premia emriisited

by cach, the remaining third Potted SAUSAGE and Sausageing carried to Reserve Fund.

in kegs and pieces. Paragon MACKEREL ins Born Ideal SALMON” in 5 th cans, Cutting a Dessert FRUITS in 24 16 cms.

Assorted Catured VEGETABLES,

11

41

MEAT

Studed PEPPERS.

Assorter PICKERS,

MINGEMEAT.

COMB HONEY in Original Framics.

Richardson

Robbin's Celebrates Potted MERTS.

Richardson & Robbin's Curried OYSTERS,

Lauch TONGUE.

H

!!

McCarty's Sugar. LEMONADE.

Clam CHOWDER.

Smoked SALMON,

J. BRADLEE SMITH,

Secretary, Hongkong, April 6, 1881.

LANCASHIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

i

Tickets (price $2.00), can be obtained it Messi has Drawporn & Co's Store, on and after using, the 3rd January, at NRC

Pours open atte repupdate ctLiv Hongkong, January 5, 1882.

CITY

8.30 pm. 9.00

"

HALL,

ST ANDREW'S HALL.

Inder the patronage and presence of H.E.

the GOVERNOR and LADY HENNESSY.

MONDAY, 9th January, at 9 p.m.

CRAND INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL

CONCERT

(ONLY ONE) WILL BE GIVEN BY T- MELIE OLGA DUROIN, PIANIST of Moscow (Leipsig Academic),

M. Refine of Canton and the Gentlemen. Kindly assisted by the Germain Club,*

Auteurs (Song and Violin)

iriti Loost probably savo about SUNDAY MORNING NEXT.

TL J. EL TRIPP,

Agent.

Hongkong, January 5, 1882,

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOODHOW.

The Steamship

GARGOES.

For British baru Agnes Muir, sailed 27th Ducember, for Havre und London :--- 5,750 boxen Chania, 131 boxes and 1,588 tubs Camphor, 010 pkgs. Gunes, 338 baye Turmerice, 642 balen Morchandise, 38 pigs. Fire Crackers, 15 rells Matting, 1,320 boxes Chinaware, 230 caske Merchandise, and 105 pkge. Sundrion

Per 8, S, Clancur, "to London, sailed 31st December:-92,211 the. Scented Caper, and 23,814 s. Scented Orange Pekoo---total 110,020 tbs. Ten ; 4 caca Silk Piece Goods, 395 balon Westo Silk, and 900 pkya. Sun. dries. From Amuz, 634 pigs. Ton.

Por 8. S. Glenfalinck, from Canton wators to London, sailed 31st December 6,499 Captain Pacock, will be the Congo, 11,190-Be Seented-Orange espatched for the above Pekoe, and 132,901, Ibs. Scented Capor Ports on SATURDAY, the 7th Instant, a total 209,550 the. Teu; 40 Lales Wist Silk, Daylight, instead of os previously advertised.75 hales Punjum, and 1 pkgs. Sundries.

For Freight or Passage; apply to

For Hamburg, 24 pkgs. Sundties. South America, 300 pkgs, Tun..

jay

DOUGLAS LAPRAÏK & Co. Hongkong, January 6, 1882. FOR AMOY, TAMISU & TAIWANBOO.

The Steam slip

"Eilong," Captain AxaTON, will be despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 8th Instant, at Noou t

For Pieight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK, & Co. Hongkong, January 5, 1882.

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FOI LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Steamship

"Glenturn",

Capt W. E. Dere, will. Zbe despatched for the above Port on or about the 17th Instapt.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, January 5, 1889,

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,

NOTICE.

TAROM this Date and during the Absonce of the Undersigned, MF. DOUGLAS TONES will Act a SECRETARY of the Society,

By Order of the Board,

Hongkong, January 5, 1882.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:--

For

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.

Shipping

No. 3761 JANUARY 5, 1882.

Mallo. Duboin comics here at a time when we are inanminted with entertainments; but

14 1-m---Bothwell Catle leaves for San we have no hesitation in saying that her

musical treat will well repay the patronage.

Francisco.

Amusements. ·

9 p.m.-Performance at the City Hall.

General Memoranda. SATURDAY, January 7

Daylight. Thales loaves for Const Ports. Noon Emeralda Lanves for Audy Noon. Hailong leaves for Amay, c. Gonds per Glencoe undelivered after this

date subject to rent. MONDAY, January: 9:

vory

of the community of Hongkong which is nover slow to recognise ability and morit.

COLONEL Meaby, U. S. Consul at this part, has been made the recipient of gratifying testimonial consisting of a silver goblet and a silver oup, with an accoinpany. ing lottor signed by Captain Warland of the American ship, Twilight, on behalf of

Sughen, Matteaver for Ports of the American ship amsters in barbour. Call and Europe.

During the time that Colonel Mosby has 9p.m.-Concert at the City Hall. TrESDAY, Jainary 10

been acting as Consul at this port his official netion his given entire satisfaction to tho

Gooda per Suez andulivered after, this

date subject to rent. -Goods per Aeraton, å pour undelivered

aftor this data subject to rent. WEDNESDAY, Janmay 11

masters of American craft, and the result has been the apontaucously prompted pro- sentation from those now in labour, and the appropriate opportunity of New Year's Day congratulations" was mulected for the For KORE AND YOKOHAMA,—

necasion. The autograph latter thanked Per Niigata Mart, at 3.30 pm, or Fri- Tuesday, January 12 —–—

the

gallant Colonel for his line of conduct day, the 6th kan,

3 p.m.-American Mail loaves for Yoko-in his oftest empacity here, and recorded

Joma and San Francisco.

Guoda per Analys undelivered after Noon, subject to rent and landing charges.

For SAN FRANCISCO.÷

Por Bothwell Castle, at 3.30 p.m., on Fri- FRIDAY, January 13

day, the 6th Jan. For SAIGON....

Per Fengde, at 3.30 pm. To-morrow,

the 6th inst

For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCITOW.— Por Thaks, at å jɛm. - Hamrow, the 6th inst., instead of as previously nothing!...

For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.--

the fact that much satisfaction had been 3 p.m.--(ecidental & Oriental S. 8. Co.'s experienced by them, and concluded by: Steamier leaves for Yokchana and San wishing Colonel Mosby, in addition to the

Francisco.

Transfer Books of H., C. & M. Stewn-cumpliments of the souson, a long and boat Co. closed from this date to 26th prosperous career in the Consular Sorrico. Instant, inclusive...............

Mosnay, January 16

No.-Fronel Mail leaven for Porta of

Call and Europe.-

We have received a list of this entries for The Amoy Race Mosting, to be held on the 9th, 10th and 11th inst. There are for the

Per Canton, at 6 pm. To-morrow, this WEDNESDAY, January 18;-.

Gth inst.

1 a 10-Auction of Brit. Earque Spirit Gest day's ovente entries for the Griffin

of the Age. Fur AMOY.

Per Esmeralda, at 11,30 kgn, on Satur- | Turnupay, January 20-;---

day, the ilvinst:

For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, ---

Par Mudiumstock, at 4.30 p.m., on Satu-

day, the 7th inst.

For HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG.-

Per Hainan is postponed till further

notice

Shipping Intelligence.

:,।

lecting of Khareholders of the H., C. & M. Steamboat Co., Limited, at No. 52, Queen's Boud.

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

· Established A.D, 1841,"

The following lists are corrected from N. J. EDE,

the fatest London and Colonial Papers, and 4. Secretary,

frean other sources. Consignees are invited ja19 to.

communicate with the Editor

in this avent of any inaccuracy occurring in this liss as compiled from the papers and other." information at his command. The Editor will, at a times, be glad to receive any aditions To the list from those who have later advices, private or otherwise, than his

XOTICE

AAR. FREDERICK DEBLOIS DUSHI Madritten a PARTNER in our Firm from this date, and Mr. GEORGE H. WHEELER is authorized to Sign our Namo

RUSSELL & Co..

China, 1st January, 1882.

OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL & S COMPANY.

NOTICE.

NONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship

GARLIC, from San Francisco, &

WI

-apo

laft..

21, Zenobia,

July,

16, White Adder,

VESSELS. TO ARRIVE. AT HONGKONG, Nuns

From.

Penarth

Cardin

18; Valparai,

Homburg

25; Tecumseh,"

Cardif

47, Melpomene,

Cardiff

24,

Valpini,

Cardiff

Wakefield,

Carlif

2, Melloarne,

Cardiff

Cardiff

10, Marie,

Cardiff

Car

Cardi!!

Honolulu

Penarth

Penarth

Cardiff

Hamburg

Penarth

are hereby requested to send in their Bills! of Lading for gountersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Carge impeding the discharge of the Stommer will be landed and storail at Con: signees risk and expense.

‚C.U, HASWELL, JR.. * Å genti Hongkong, January 5, 1882.

SHIPPING,

ARRIVALS.

19, Nostor,

10, Raja,

D, Altai,

15, Edwin Reed,

23, Harmonia,

ja12

24, Mornington, 25, Andromeda,

Jus. 4, Fangel, Britishi | Barque,. 638, Grassa, Rajang Dec. 2, Tibor-Car-

TAIN.

Jan, A, Gasspudrat, Geriaan steamer, from Curtea.

Jan. 5, 1,30 am., Lee Jum, Chinese steainer, 731, Tisdall, Shanghai Jah, 1, Gen- end.-C. Má S, N. Cn.

Melle Dusors will play on the splendid Steinway Pinne kludly" gif, by the Mem- | Wan. 5, Olympia, German ateamor, from bers of the Germia Clan,

Admission: TWO DOLLARS,

•Mesar KRUSE & CON

Hongkong, January 4, 1882,

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Insurances."

THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF NEW ZEALAND.

ÜATITAL £1,000,000 (One Million Sterling).

Unlimited Liability of Sharciólders.

THE Undersigned having been appointed Gr82 for the above Company are prepared to accept FIRE and ALAKINE RISKS at Current Rates, allowing, usual Discounts.

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, July 1, 1881.

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.

THE Undersigned, Acres of the above Company, are authorized to Insure against FIRE at Current Rates. :

(FIRE, AND LIFE,)

CAPITAL,Two MILLION STERLING. 10. Undersigned and prepared to grant POLICIES AS THE KING OF FIRE Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Goods on board Vossels and on Hulls of YACHT & PICNIC SUPPLIES. Vessels in Harbour, at the usual Term

| Green TURTLE in 24 16 cans.

A.,

ALIFORNIA

RACKER

tins, and loose.

and Conditions.

Proposals for Life Assurances will be re ceived, and toursuited to the Dirunters for their decision.

If required, protection will be granted on OMPANY'S BISCUITS in 5th first class Lives up to £3000 on a Single

Life.

For Bates of Prominis, forms of pro- Alphabetical BIS-posals or any other information, apply to

QUITS..

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Fancy Sweet Mixed

BISCUITS. Ginger CAKES.

Cracked WHEAT.

OATMEAL

HOMINY:

Soda BISCUITS. Oyster BISCUITS.

CORNMEAL.

* Ayents, Hongkong it' Canton.. Hongkong, January 4, 1867.

THE LONDON, ASSURANCE.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF His Majesty King George The First, A. P. 1720.

BUCKWHEAT FLOUR THE Undersigned having been appointed

FRYE MEAL

“SPECIALLY SELECTED

01 G A E S

Agents for the above Corporation ins prepared to grant Insurances as follows :- Marine Department

Policies at current rates, payable either here, in London or at the principal Ports

of India, China and Australia.

GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1882,

Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captai, the Agents, nor

Owners will be Responsible for Crew at the following Teeth, during any Debt contracted by the Officers or

their stay in Hongkong Harbour:—

Canton,

Jac. b, Cothariia II., Russian steamer, 810, W. Gollers Amoy, Jan. 3, General.—- BUN HIS CRAN

Jon, o, Aamt hlutka, British stearner, froin Canton.

Jan. 5, Phoenix, German steamer, 789,

Behrens, Chinking Jan. 1, General -BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE

Jan. 5, Canton, British steamer, 1005, F. 10. Jaques, Amoy and Swatow Dec, 4, Get

oral-CHEE CHONG HONG.

2

Jan. 5, Helong, British steamer, 276, F. Ashton, Taiwanfoo Jan. 3, mul Swatow 4, General-DosoĻAS LAPRAIKx & Co.

DEPARTURES.

Jan. 5, Greyhound, for Boihow, &c.

5, Dunde, for Swatow, de.

b, China, for Swatow.

5. Menzelch, for Yokolumne,

5, Audy, for Shanghai.

5, Lee Yus, for Caniog,

5, Ajust for Yokola

5, Phenix, for Canton.

5, Chinking, for Shanghai. fatih, for Shanghini.

5, Sia Nauring, for Shanghai.

CLEARED,

Fring Metarich, for Bangkok." Catharine II., for Singapore. Juno; for Hamburg.

PASSENGERS, ARRIVED. Per Lures, from Rajang, 5 Chiness. Per Lee Yuen, from Shanghai, 12 Chi-

nese.

Per Catharina IX, from Amoy, 542 Chi- nose.

Per Phonie, from Chinkiang, 9 Chinese. Per Hailuong, from Taiwanfoo, &c., 82. Chinese.

ДЕРАЕТЕР

25, Pranus, Adolph,

Delia

Margareth,

7, Auguste, B, Brazoa, 18. Endymion, 25 Bold,

Pauline,

St. Vincent

Cardiff

Hamburg

Cardir

Cartiiff

Lemon

Cuxhaven

30, Elise,

Cardiff Hanhig

Oct.

1. Impertori

***

21. Lucia,

22, Oxfordshire (2-),

Cardiff 'Liverpool Lomlon

Not

2, Livingstone,

Hamburg

4. Christine,

Cardiff

&, Rock Terrace,

7. Christal,

· 18 Fruit d'Union,

19, Escambia (8.)

29, Deucalion (a.)

Newport Cardfift

St. Malu

London

Liverpool

LEFT, BUT DATE OF DEPARTURE UNKNOWN,

Nonparial,

Minnie Allai,

Australia London

LUAVING FOR CHINA, AND JAPAN PORTS - At London. --Steamers via Suez Canal, Euphrates Glenfruin. Carnarvonshire.

Merionethshire, Glenroy, Dinmed

Sulling Vests. Corun.

A: Liverpool. Telemachus (a.): 2+

At Glasgore. Chi Yuen (s.).

Propontis (s.)

Quotations. HONZONG, January 5. OPIUM-New Pabia, cash,$625-

Old #!

early.. New Benares, cash.... 625 Old

cash,... New Malwa, credit,... 660 Allowanco, Taula...... 10 Old Malva, eredit,... 705 Allowance, Taels...... 10

Exchange.

1

11

32

Bank; Wire,

Demand, 30 days' sight. 4 months' sight, Orexlite, Documentary,

demand, Shanghai, demand,

30 days' eight, private 74 Gold Leaf, 99, fine

$27.08 Sovereigns,

88,43

3/8 3/81

4 months' sight, 3/8

221 731

Shares.

per Greyhound, for Hoilov, &, 90 Chi Indin, Wire, CARL GERRARD, German barque, Capt. Chine, for Systow, 80 Chinese, Fr. Subn. Eduard Schellhass & Co.

CHESTINA REDMAN, Amer, barkentine, Capt. Geó, T. Elliot.-Muster.

GITANILLA, British barque, Capt. F. L Hunt-Order.

Per

-

Por Ajaz, for Yokohama, Miss Stanley. Per Chinkiany, for Shanghai, 1 Euro pean, and 60.Chinese.

Per Pautah, for Shanghai, 12 Chinose. Per Sin. Nensing, for Shanghai, 7 Chi-

HERA, German barque, Capt. L. Grimu. nee. -Melchers & Co.

IBAZU, British barque, Captain W, 4 Pearce. Order.

LABBEL, British barque, Captain J. Grassam-Melchers & Co.

NICOLAS TUYER, Amer, barque, Capt. Babt. S. Crosby-Russell & Co.

TO DEPART.

Per Prine Heinrich, for Bangkok, 12 Chiness.

Por Catharina II, for Singapore, 549 Chinese

SHIPPING REPORTS. The German steamer Phoenix reports PANAY, American ship Caplait S. P. Moderate N.E. winds with very fine clear Policies issued for long or short periods at Bray, Jr.Adamson, Fell & Co.

weather. ZIARAN BREAKFAST CONGOU @ 25 cents p. fb. current-rates

Fine Now Season's CUMSHAW TEA, in ¦

and 10 calty Boxes.

Fire Department.

Late Department SIPCHANDLERY of every Description." Polites issued for suns not exceeding RIGGING and SAIL-MAKING promptly 25,000 at reduced rates

BOLLIDAY, WISE &

July 25, 16128

*executed. Hongkong, December 8, 1881.

PRIKZ HEINRICH, German steamer, Capt. Hofmann-Melchera & Co.

From Taivanfoo to Swatow, fresh N.E The British steamer Hailoong reports

breeze from Swatow to Hongkong, mo Sozway British steameCaptain Bobt.derate N.E. breeze with rain at times.. Iti Jarvis-gel & Cop

Swatow: B. S. Eldorado. Stru, Wenchow, STRES, Amerign ship, Captain G. W. Namoa, Chinting, and Canton left samg Brown, Douglas Lapraik & Co.

day.

(For Share Quotations, see Page 4.). Temperature."

香港大樂用

A. S. WATSON & Co.,

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRCOGISTS, IMPORTERS.

ས

OF

Darenians' SUNDLIES, NURSERY REQUI SITES, TOULAT REQUIMITER, ENGLISH, AMELICAN, AND Frexen PATENT MHURCHINES. MANUFACTURERS,

OF

Suda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Gingorado, Potnes Water, Sarsaparilla. Water, and other. Aerated Waters... For The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision, "Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

PASSENGER Arriving in Hongkong, or any

other persone who may desire to con suit the files of loca, China, Japan, American, English, Indian or Auairn lian newspapers, are invited to call at the CHINA MAIL" Office, where over sixty newspapers, dailies and weeklieg from those countries, are now filed fo reference.

DEATH.

Plate, 12 for the China Sze Cep, 10 for the Kulangseu Cup, to the Hack Stalios, 13 for the Racing Stakes, 8 for the Haikwan Cup, and 3 for the Jockey Cup. For the second day's 'racos, 10

Aru

entered for the Bankers'. Piato,

for the Challenge Cup, & for the Ra jah's Cup, 10 for the Band Cup, 17 for the Const Cup, 6 for the To Mas-chin Cup, and 13 for the Lodger Cup. For the third. day's races there are entered G for the Tam- sui Cap, 22 for the Amoy Stakes, 13 for the Ladies' Turso, 15 for the Visitors' Cup, and 22 for the Consolation Stakes. The untries for the Amoy Stakes are as follową, -Aladdin, Javelin, Roverso, Thermometer Strathaird, Wild Box, Rosy Moin, Harg mueter, Privateer, Prince George, Will Funan, Cruiser, Etoile, du Nord, Forager Nepotism, Robbio Burns, Stmthisle

Iroquois, and Driving Cloud, and thos Infatuation, Disappointment, Detonator.

include most of the folü.

Now that the Christinas and New Year holidays are over, it

may not be out of place to suggest to His Excellency Governor Hennessy that the Train way Bill has not yet passed its last stage, though it is

emily believed that the measure is ripe for this formality; Whon the Tramway. Bill was first spoken of, the enthusinam which acemed then to have been evelind

led many to suppose that a scheme so desirable would be pushed through with marvellous rapidity. But alas for the hopes

On the 8th Dec., in Londen, of Peri-of these commoetal with any public acisur tonitis, WILLIAM BRAMSEN, aged 31, Jate of in this Colony The initial stops of any the M. B. M. S. 8.Co.

-The publication of this issue commenced ut 7.30 11.TR.

The China 3ail.

HONOKONU, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1882.

REUTER'S TELEGRAITS.

[SVILLED TO THE "CHINA MAI."]

official matter Boom 'sufficient to spond all the energy availablo; and the pigeon-hole appears to absorb everything. Surely it can not be allegul that the delay in thisquestion of the Traunway Bill has anything to do with the demand made by the Hon. Ei B. Johnson for an early meeting of Council, at which he proposes to draw the attention of our Legislators to certain facts in con- estion with the resignation of the late Private Secretary to Hie Exceloncy. That

(Per E. E. 4. &0. Telegraph Co.'s. Line) publicity in due course, so that it is the

13. ROUSTAN, OF TUNISIAN ATTATES.

***LONDON, January 3.

M. Roustan, French Minister, Tunis, re- plying to an address signifial that the French Government would maintain t results acquired in that country.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

the

The next ENGLISH MAIL by the Kaiser

Ifind, bringing London dates up to the 1st December, may he expected here on or about the 8th instant.

morest hiding of one's head in the sand to -pub-off-the-date of such a discussion. It ought, under any circumstangas, to be borne in mind that public projects of ad." mitted importanos should not be delayed a day longer than the exigencies of public. business actually deand. As the most unfavourable interpretations are certain to bo placed upon delay in such matters-at Home as well as in this Colony-it strikes us as most inadvisable for the public inter cats 'that tho mecting of the Legislative Council should be further postponed

THE N.-C. Daily Neues boare that the 'libel on 31 Mackintosh, charged in London As some of the gentlemen mentioned in the ngainst Mr W. B. Chalaars--both gentlo

following lists given by the D. News men having been formerly partners in

поду Shanghai-has been tried, and that thesidents, while others are well known hero,

alrust The

dained as Hongkong, re defendant has been fined £100 costs.

we reproduce the nanies

THE following gentlemon have been duly A meeting of the Royal Sussex, Northern, installed officers of the Eothen Maric Lodge and Tuscan Lodges was held on Wednes for the year 1882-Worshipful Maxter, J. under the prosidency of R. W. D. G M ovoning (28th Dec.) at the Masonic Hall, T. Chator: Senfor Warden, L Mallory; Cornelius Thome and his officers, for the Junior Warden, W. K. Hughes; Master instalment of Worshipful Masters for the Overseer, T. L Rosa; Senior Overseer, E. installed as W.M. of the Royal Sussex g year W. Bro. E. P. Laleaca waA Cope; Junior Overseer, E Georg. Chip-

Lodge,

and his office-bearers were selected Inin, Rev. C. G. Booth'; Treasurer, R. Was flows:

W. Bro. H. Evans IP.M. Coombs Secretary, P. Jordan; Senior W. Bro. A. Johnsford,

Bro. J. Howell...

Deacon, E. B. Jorey Junior Beacon, TP. Mody,

G. Williamson; Director of Ceremonies, Ar N. E. Judah; Organist, W. Wright Liner Guard, C. L. Balfour; Stoward, W., Gaakell; and Tyler, J. R. Grimble.

By an advertisement in another column it

will be observed that Mdile. Olga Duboin, theoslebrated Russian Pianisto, hasretained

the St. Andrew's Hall for a Vocal and Instrumental concert on Monday evening,

Talien at Mesara Falconer On's Premises the 9th instant, when she will have the

Queen's Road)

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distinguished patronage of His Excellency

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J Ward,

S. W & Treas. Secretary. SDA

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F. Rudge Organist.

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W.Newton Steward.

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of the Northern Lodge, and the

Thos: Hore. Tyler W. Bro. R. D. Starkey was installed as following officers were appointed ----

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J. Findlay ..... JAW

J M. Cory

Treasured

G. R Wingrove...Seerotary

F. Grobian....

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the Governor and Indy Hennessy, Malle. Duboin is in possession of some very, valu- able critiques in the L'Ere Nouille of W.M. of the Tuscan Lodge, with office-

W. Bro, C. H. King WIB installed as

John Morrit...

Saigon, and the Melbourne Argus, in which bearers as under her abilities are spoken of in very flattering

Jno, A. Sullivan, TT. Re terms, and as she is promised the assistance,

0. Middleton both vocally and instrumentally, of several

C. A. Selfilte. member of the German Liedortofolamenter

J Baird tainment of a high order may be expected.

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