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For Sale.

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. WILL REMOVE ON IT MAY

to their

NEW AND EXTENSIVE

PREMISES,

"No. 63, Queen's Road Eost (OPPOSITE THE COMMISSARIAT),

W tend they the

THERE they have special, facilities for

Business, and trust to merit a continuance of Public Confidance and Support.

A FULL STOCK OF STORES. WINES, &o,

ALWAYS ON HAND,INCLUDING:

TORK HAMS.

CHRISTMAS CAKES.

TEYSBONRAU'S DESSERT FRUITS. ALMONDS and RAISINS.

SMYRNA FIGS.

PICNIC TONGUES. COCOATINA.

VAN HOUTEN's 'COCOA LIERI's & Err's COCOA, FRENCH PLUMS.

HUNTLEY & PALMER'S BISCUITS. PATE DE FOIE GRAS.

MINCEMEAT.

CHOCOLATE-MENTER.

SAUSAGES.

BRAWN

ISIGNY BUTTE}.

DANISH BUTTER. BREAKFAST TONGUES.

ANCHOVIES.

ASPARAGUS.

SOUPS, &c.

WFNES AND SPIRITS.

CHAMPAGNES-

HIDRICK'S MONOPOLE & WHITE

SEAL.

VEUVE CLIQUOT PONSARDIN: JULES MUMM & Co., pints de quarts. CLARETS

CHATEAU MARGAUX.

Mails.

T

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, FORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON;

ALNO

+

BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. N.B.-Caryo can be taken on through Billa of Lading for, BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON...'

THE

Entertainment.

TH-EATR-E--

THE CHINA MAIL.

R-O-Y-A-L

CITY HALL

UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF E. E. THE ADMINISTRATOR,

SIGNOR HOFIZOB Bega to express his regret that it has been found impossible to produce "FAUST"

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as ciginally intended, and craves the indul gance of the Public for a slight breach of faith, which circumstances render imperative,

THE FIFTH PERFORMANCE OF

THE SECOND SUBSCRIPTION

SERIES OF SIX OPERAS Will be given

TO-MORROW EVENING,

the 29th Instant, Which will be produced

CAMPANT Sican-ship HE PENINSULAR ASH ORIENTAL STEAM KASHGAR Captain H. (. MonLAY, with Her Majesty's Malle, will be despatched

01 SATURDAY, "Il Barbiere di Siviglia," al Daylight,

the 29th April,

from this for un

bourd until

Cargo will be

Noon on the 25th Instant.

Parcels and Sposis (Gold) at the Office until Noon on this 28th Instant.

and Silk Valuables for Europe will he transopped at Point de Gale; Int Tea an

Cargo at Bombay, arriving one weak later than by the direct route vid Gialle.

Particulara, regarding For further FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply to the PENINSULAH & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY'S Office, Hongkong,

The Contents ni Vihm of Pückages are | requivat tu de aseturul prior to slapment,

Shippers are partienlarly requested to note the tenns and conditions of the Co- pany's Black Bill of Lading

A. McIVER, Superintendent. Bongkong, April 20, 1882.

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Occidental & Oriental Steam Ship Company.

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE, VIA THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,

AND

ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.

CHATEAU LA ROSE, pints & quartsHES. S. OCEANIC will be lespatch-

CHATEAU LAFITE,

Ines. GRAVES,

BREAKFAST CLARET,

SHERRIES & PORT-

rt

1|

"

SAVONE'S MANZANILLA & AMUN

TILLADO. BACEONE'S OLD INVALID PORT

(1848). HOFT'S PORT

BRANDY, WHISKY, LIQUEURS, &c.

1, 2 & 3-star HENNESSY'S BRANDY. BISQUIT DDTOUCHE & Co.'s BRANDY FINEST OLD BOURBON WHISKY. KINAIAN'S LL WHISKY.

ROYAL GLENDEE WHISKY. CHARTREUSE.

MARASCHINO.

CURACAO.

ANGOSTURA.

BOKER'S and ORANGE BITTERS.

&o.

BASS'S ALE, bottled by CAMERON ond

SAUNDERS, puita and quarts. GUINNESS'S STOUT, boiled by E. &

J. Funxs, pints and quarte. FILSENER BEER, in quarts. DRAUGHT ALE and PORTER, by the

Gallon

ALE and PORTER, in hogsheads.

TOPOCAN BUTTER.

Eastorn and Californian CHEESE. Bouclees CODFISH.

Prime HAMS and BACON.

Engle Brand Condensed MILK. PEACH and APPLE BUTTER. Pickled OX-TONGUES. « Family

PIG-PORK

in kegs and pieces. Fagon MACKEREL in tone. Beau Ident SALMON in 6 Ib cana, Cutting's Dessert FRUITS in cans.

Assorted Canned VEGETABLES, Potted SAUSAGE and Sausage

MEAT.

11

Stuffed PEPPERS. Assorted PICKLES. MINCEMEAT:

COMB HONEY in Orginal FraINES. Richardson & Robbin's Celebrated Potted

MEATS.

Richardson & Robbin's Curried OYSTERS.

Lunch TONGUE

"

McCarty's Sugar LEMONADE,

Clam CHOWDER

Smoked SALMON.

Green TURTLE in 24 lb cans.

&

&c.

for San Francisco via Yokohama,

on TUESDAY, the 2nd May, 1882, at 3 pm, and be followed by the Company's Stener COPTIC, on TUESDAY, 0th May

Connection being made at with Steiers fruto Shanghai and Ja, porta.

at Yokohama,

All Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full nod same will be received at the Company's Odien, until 5 p.m. the day previous to eniling.

A REDUCTION of 25 %%

made on all RETURN PASSAGE; ORDERS ISSUED.

Consular Invoices to accompany Over

Mexican, Central and South American Cargo, alwuld be sent to the Company'a Officia addressed to the Collector of Cus- tons, San Francisco.

land

For further information is to Freight or Passngs, apply to the Ageny of the Company, No. 604, Queen's Road Central,

CHAS. H. HASWELL, J.,

Agent, Hongkong, April 13, 1882

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NOTICE,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERTES MARITIMES. „PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.

STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILIA; PORT SAID, SYRIAN PORTS, NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL, AND LA PLATA; ALSO, BOMBAY, MAHE, ST. DENIS, AND PORT LOUIS..

N THURSDAY, the 4th day of May,

090, at Noon, the Company's 8.3.

DUEMNA!, Commandant De Borsson): Baroy, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, and CARGO, will leave fais Port SPECIE, and icr the above places.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London well as for Marseilles, and ac- ceptud

in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Shipping

Orders will be granted until Noon of 3rd May, 1889.

pm.,

se

will be received on board until 4 Specie and Farcels antil 3 p.m. ot the 3rd May, 1882. (Parcela are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.)

Contents and value of Packages arU TC- quired.

For further particulars, apply at the YACHT & PICNIC SUPPLIES. Ceropany's Office.

ALIFORNIA RACKER

'OMPANY'S BISCUITS in 6 t

- tins, and loose. Alphabetical BIS

CUITS.

Cracked WHEAT.

OATMEAL

HOMINY.

Fancy Sweet Mixed

BISCUITS. Ginger CAKES. Soda BISCUITS. Dystor BISCUITS.

·OORNMBAD.

BUCKWHEAT FLOUR.

RYE MEAL

SPECIALLY SELMUTED

CIGAR 8.

5 and 10 catty Borea.

"

4

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G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, April 25, 1882.

U: S.MAIL LINE.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,

THE U. S. Mail Steamship CITY OF TOKIO will be despatched for San Francisco, viu Yokohama, on or about the 18th May, 1882 at 3 pu, taking Freight, for Japan, the

Passengers, and re

United States, and

Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Over- land

1 Railwaye, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Stea

Through

tors of 25

villo

will be

received

days

GRAND OPERA BY Rossint,

IN THREE ACTS.

Prices of Admission i

. Dross Circle, $3; Stalls, 82; Pit, 81.. Tokets can be obtained at Meser KELLY & WALSH's, and at the Doors on the Night

of the Performaned.

Doors open at 8.30 p.m.; Performance to commence at 9 pm, sharp

Ladies unaccompanied by Gentlemen

cannot be admitte

A. HOFLICH. Hongkong, April 28, 1882.

THEATRE

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To-day's Advertisements.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SHANGHAI.

The Stoaruship

“Stirling Castle," MARBILALA, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port at Noon TO-MORROW,

the 20th Instant

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, April 28, 1882

FOR HOJHOW AND PAKHOL

The Steamship

"Ping-on," Capt. McCain will be despatched for the above Porte on SUNDAY, the 30th Instant, at Daylight.

DEPARTED.

Por Glencoe, for Shanghai, Mr J. F. Ray.

Per Fokien for Amor, Mr J. Fleming, Per Hum Yuen, for. Shanghai, Slee Cousin, and.150 Chinese,"

Per Niigata Mart. Hayden, Mosars for Nagasaki,&, Mw and Mine Sharp, Kuakane,

Leusch, Gould, and 17 Steerage. Per Creader, for Saigon, 60 Chinese. Per Cyclops, for Singapore, &c., 11 Euro- peans, and 818 Chinose:

Por Catharina II., for Singapore, "536 Chinese,

Por Yangtare, for Shanghai, 13 Euro- peans, and 65.Chinese.

TO DEPART.

Per Kashgar, for Singapore, Mr Ed, da ap23 f

San, Miss D'Almeida, and Mr E. Hickson; for Bombay, Messrs A. Kharim, B. Ka ramjee, and C. R. Data for London, Mr E. F. Williamson, and Lieut. W. G. Car- row, R.N.; for Aden, Mrs Meredith, and Mr Hrona, for Shanghai, Mr and Mrs Snowden and native servant, Cheang Hong and native servant, Sir Wu. Eden, Mossns Lawlor and Whito.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Oo, Hongkong, April 28, 1882.

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FOR VICTORIA (VANCOUVER'S ISLAND)

The 1001 British

Steamship

Canopus,"

Captain Joy, will be erpatched for the ahore Furt on or about WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 3rd Proximo,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 28, 1682.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.

Daylight.-English Mail loaves for Farts

of Call and Europe. tj Noon bay loaves for Amoy, &c. Noon-Stirling Castle loaves for B'hai.

Auctions.

2 p.m.-Auction of Chinese and Japanese

Carios at Mr.G. R.. Lammert's.

Amusements.

9p. Barbiere di Siviglia."

Miscellaneous.

Claius against the Galley of Zorng must be sent in to Messrs Russell & Co., on or before this date.

General Memoranda. SUNDAY, April 30

Daylight-Ping-on leaves for Hoihow

and Pakhol. Daylight---Namea leaves for Coast Ports. MONDAY, May 1

Per Soluy, for Chefoe, &c., 12 Chinese: Per diwine, for Vladivostock, 2 EuroGoods por Ocus undelivered after Noon,

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Per Stirling Castle, for Shanghai, 3 Euro- ponus.

Per Greyhound, for Hoikow, 70 Chinese. Par Gurter Oak, for Victoria (V. L.); 1 European, and 408 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The British steamer Stirling Castle ro- ports: Loft Glasgow Murch 23rd, expert- enced strong SW winds and high sen to Gibraltar, which we passed on the 27th after entering Mediterranean had strong gales from E.N.E. to Malta. Afterwards fine

to Pert Said, arriving there on 1st April Suez on TO BE LET AT CANTON.

the oth; left Suca on

tho 8th at 6 p.m.; arrived Singapúro at 10.30 URING the Summer Months all that am. on 22nd April.

Desirable and Compodious Official

ROYAL,Residence known as

CITY HALL, HONGKONG. ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY

SIGNOR HOFLICH Hegs to inform the Public of Hongkong,

THERE WILL BR

THE CASTLE" situated in the FA TAP Kai, within five misutos' walk of all the most interesting sights of the City. The perfect quiet

the surroundings affords unusual facilities for the acquisition of Chinese, while a trait- hating ground in the adjoining park (five times round one mile) offers an opportunity for healthful exercise.

kindly permitted to the late References TUESDAY EVENING, Lot, present Acting Clerk of Councils,

Hongkong,

AN EXTRA PERFORMANCE,

UN

2nd May, 1882,

FOR THE BENEFIT OF SIGNORA ANNUNZIATA SILINI, PRIMA CONTHALTO. ASKOLUTA, When will be produced by general desire DONIZETTI'S GRAND OPERA "LA FAVORITA."

DRAMATIS PERSONE

Alfonso. XI. King of Signor 6. Civeci

Castillo. Leonora di Guzman......Sigmore 4. Siliki Fernandu

Signor L. Vanuiti, Baldassare (Superior of)

the Convent of San Signor Corti. (fiacom Don Gaspare

Stymor Brunetti. Ines (Confidant to Lec-

Signora Bertolini,

BOIL

KETWEEN THE ACTS SIGNORA SILINI

kindly assisted by- SIGNOR VANZETTI AND OTOCCI

Sing THE GRAND TERUUTTO FROM

VEDI'S FAMOUS OPERA

will

T LOMBARDE"

The Subscription List is now open at Messrs KELLY & WALSH'.

Hongkong, April 27, 1882.

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To-day's Advertisements.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Co.'s Steamship.

"Anader," Commandt. FERNANDEZ, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europa

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent Hongkong, April 28, 1882,

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIS MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.

The Co.'s Starinship

Mensaleh,

Commandant HOMERY, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next Frouch Mail from Europe.

"G. DR. OHLAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, April 28, 1882.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO:

The 3/3 L.1.1: British Ship

..." Kock Terrace, ".------------- HUTCHINSON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will here sure despatch on the 10th Prox.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong," April 28, 1882.

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Apply in the tirat instance to AH WANG, Warden, a

N. B. For special reasons future occupants

will he required to pay the rent" monthly in advance.

28th April, 1882.

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Not Responsible for Debts. Terther the Captain, the Agents, nor

Owners will be firsponsible for uny Debt contracted by the Officers or Grew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:

"AGATE, American barque, Captain Chau. W. Brown.Captain.

CLABLES STEWART, American barque, Capt. H. E. Powera. -Mister.

CHARTER OAK, American ship, Capt. L Gilkey.-Captain.

GLENORY, British 3-mm schooner, Capt, I Thuison---Captaiu.

J. A. BORLAND, American barque, Capt J. H. Kent.-Douglas Lapraik &.00.

KILLARNEY, British steamer, Captain H. O'Neill. Gibb, Livingsten & Oo,

LANUSHAW, British steater, Captain W. R. Hunter-Stemasen & Co,

MARTHA, British barque, Capt. McPher sun.-Rozario & Co.

The British steamer. Greyhound reports: Leit Hoihow at a 80a.m. on the 27th inst., had light S. E. brooze and fine throughout." The Spanish steamer Emy reports : Fine weather throughout..

CARGO.

Por Kuslyrer, for London, 5,479 boxes and 148 pkgs. Tes, 426 bales Silk, 143 bedles Waste Silk, 34 hales Pongens, 11 cance. Silk Goods, and 499 pkgs, Sundries. For Continent, 260 bales Silk, and 34 pkgs. For Con

POST OFFICE NOTICES.

MAILS will close :-

For SHANGHAI.

Pur S. S. Vervae, To-morrow, the 20th instant. Registry ceases at 7 a.m. Mail closes at 7a.. Late Letters received from 7.10 to 7.30 am. with 10 conta Late Fec. Faid Correspon- dence may then be posted in the moveable box on board the Preket The Post Office will be open at 6.30 a.m. on Saturday.

For AMOY AND TAIWANFOO. —

Per Albay, at 11.30 a.m., on Saturday,

the 20th inst.

For SWATOW AND BANGKOK.--

Per Danube, at 11.30 p.m., on Saturday,

the 20th inst.

For SHANGHAI ---

Par Stirling Castle, at 11.30 a.m. To-

morrow, the 20th inst.

For SWATOW, AMOY, '& FOOCHOW...

29th inst.

For HOIHOW AND PAKHOI -

subject to rent and landing charges. Hladivostock leaves for Straits. TUESDAY, May 2-

3 p.m.-Occidental & Oriental S. S. Co.'s

No. 5850-AraIL 28, 1882.

Mernbors of Chinese firma trading in Hong kong I am to state; for the information of the Chamber of Commerce, that the ques- tion received the careful consideration of Sir Arthur Konnedy, who thought it would

inoxpedient to carry out auch regi be very i

regis tration, and that Governor Pope Hounessy the is disposed to take the same view of matter.

His Excellency will, however, come to no dosision until he has had some further opportunity of studying the details of Chi-- noso trade in the Colony,I have the honour to bo, Sir, Your most obedient Sorvant,

(Signed,) J. M. PRICE,

Acting Colonial Secretary. ton, Esq, Secretary, Chamber of imerte, &c., da, &c.

There is no record open to inspection, so far as we are aware, containing the data which Sir Arthur Kennedy had to guide him in "the careful considere- tion" of this question; but it will be seen that Governor Hennessy here shelved the subject "until he had some further opportunity of studying the de- - rails of Chinese trade in the Colony.” That opportunity was possibly never Bude manifest to the late Governor; at all ovente, nothing is known to have been done in the matter by the Execu Steamor loaves for Yokohama and Sasive since that statement was made. By way of refreshing the memory of those Franciaon. 4pm-Catterthun leaver for Australian interested in this important question, we appand the last lotter addressed.to Porta, via Singapore. 9 pm. La Favorita."

the Government, under date of 23rd of WEDNESDAY, May 3:~~-

September 1878, since which time the Canopus leaves for Victoria (Vancouver's matter appears to have dropped out of

Island), on or about this date.

the programme of the Chamber's opers 0p.m.-Meeting of Victoria. Lodge.

tions. It is as follows:- HONGLONG GEN. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, TURDAY, May 4:

Noon-Fronch Mail loaves for Ports of

Call and Europe. 3.p.m.-Avoca leaves for Bombay, Goods per Glencoe undelivered after this

date subject t Goods por Stirling Castle undelivered alter

this date subjest to rent.

to rent.

SATURDAY, MAY 6`)--

4 p.m. Orion leaves for Straits, &c. WEDNESDAY, May 10 :---

Rock Terrace leavea for San Francisco. Tas, May 11:

Noou. Tenders for building of a Store- house at Kowloon, received by Naval Storekeeper.

THURSDAY, May 18

3 p.m.American Mail loaves for Yoko. ama and San Frantiaco on or about this date.

THE

Hongkong, 23rd September, 1578. SI,--The lottor received under dato 6th November, 1877, in reply to my letter of the 2nd November, 1877, was considered by the Committee of the Chamber at their Jaat meeting, arid it was resolved to again revert to the subject and to bring to the attention of

the of tie

Governor Excellency

the that the Committon stof opinion ont ford publication or

the members or registration of the Chinese Hongs in this Colony is much called for. The tuembers composing foreign Grms are made known, and it cannot be re quiring too much of the Chinese Mercantila Community in this

followed by othe

rule which is volony to conform to a mnsions,

but

which they decline to observe. The Chinese will not give the necessary

information on account of the responsibility which would be brought honie to many who, under the present system, avade their liability for

for losses by not appearing no in-

terested in concerns, in the profits of which

HONGKONG DISPENSARY,ed with which when they occur they avoid

Established A.D. 1841.

香港大藥房

A. S. WATSON & Co.,

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIEYS,

IMPORTERS -

OF-

DRUQGINTS SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI RITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDIOINES. MANUFACTURERS.

OF

Yer Nambu, at.5 p.m., on Saturday, the Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water,

Gingernde, Potans Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aorated Waters. r The Manufactory is under direct and

continuous European Supervision.. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

Per Ping-on, at 5 pm. To-monow, the

29th inst.

For HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG.-

Per Salter, at 5 pm. To-morrow, the

the 29th inst.

Outes, Austro-Hungarian steamer, Capt. For SAIGON.- G. Mahorcich.-Melchers & Co.

· Penzuo, British steamer, Captair T. S. Kenderding-Melchers & Co.

ROCK TERRACE, British ship, Capt. J. 8. Hutchinson. P. & D. S. N. Co.

SOLWAY, British steamer, Captain Robt.

Jarvis, Butterfield & Swire.

SHIPPING,

ARRIVALS.

April 27, Stirling Castle, British blauer, 5000, Marshall, Glasgow March 23, and Singapore April 23, General.-ADAMEON, BELL & Co.

April, 28, Zambri, British atanmer, 1540, L. H. Moule, Yokohams April 19, Hiogo and Nagasaki, Mails and General.-P. & O. S. N. Co.

April 28, Hooksang, British steamor, from Canton.

April 28, Lutin, Fronch gunboat, from

Canton.

April 28, Perambrace, British steamer, 631, Hamlin, Saigon April 20, Rico.- MELURERS & Co.

April 28, Carta,” German steamer, 700, C. Haesloop, Saigon April 23, Rice, EDUARD SCHELLHANS & CO.

April 28, Greyhound, British steamer, 327, D. Scott, Holbow April 27, General. ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Per Nona, at 9 am, on Sunday, the

30th int

they participato, but for the losses connect-

responsibility by

ibility by not being known se part- ners in tha

business,

The Chamber desires no interference with Chinese forme of partnership, but it is much wished that the nautes of partners in Honga should be known in the interest of the mercantile

public

generally.

A feeling of security would be the result. from such information being given; and the Chamber, are of opinion an Ordinancs should be passed making it necessary for Hongs to declars who their members are, I have the honour to be, Bir, Your most obodiont Servant,

(Signed,)

W. KESWICK,

Chairman. The Honourable OBABLES. MAY, Acting

Colonial Secretary.

At the annual meeting of the Cham ber of Commerce, held in March 1879, the Committee, in their report, referred to the matter is the following terms i– In the report for last year you were informed that your Committee had re- presented to His Excellency the Gover- nor the importance of having some sya- tem of registering partners in Chinese

Government not being calculated to ea courage any hope of the suggestions of your Committee being carried out, it was deemed advisable to again bring the matter before His Excellency, urg- ing upon bim the necessity of the mea- aure, as much for the benefit of the Chinese as of other traders in Hong It has more than once been suggested kong Your Committee, are not with- that all the partners in Chinese bougs out hopes that the matter will receive trading in Hongkong should be registhut legislative attention which so in- tered or otherwise made known to the porsunt a subject deserves." As the Per Canopus, at 2.30 p.m., on Wednes-public, in a similar manner to that indignation nee ing took place on the day, the 3rd May, instead of as pre-adopted in the case of European firms. 7th of October 1878, we are a little sur viously notified.

20-The publication of this issue commenced Hongs. The reply received from the at 7.35 p.m.,

For NAGASAKI AND YOKOHAMA.---

Per Zambesi, at 11.30 am, on Monday,

the 1st May...

For

SINGAPORE, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, KEPPEL BAY, MORETON BAY, SYDNEY, MEL- BOURNE, &,, &a-

Per Catterthun, at 3.30 pnt, on Tues

day, the 2nd May.

For. VICTORIA, B.C

For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS

BOMBAY...

Per Avoca, at 3.30 p.m., on Thursday.

the 4th May.

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, FIHDAY, APRIL 28, 1882,

It may be remembered that the subject prised that any such hope as that with AND was brought to the notice of the local which the above reference closes should Government by the Chairman of the ever have been entertained. This apart, Chamber of Commerce bere on the 2nd however, we find that the Chamber took of November 1877; and on the 5th of action indirectly at the meeting referred the same month the Colonial Secretary to, it declined to receive se members MAILS OF THE UNITED STATES PAOKRT-replied, to the effect that the subject certain individual-partners of Chinese The United States Mail Packet Oceanic, will would receive the Governor's best fitus, and indicated by a resolution that be despataked on TUESDAY, the consideration," The letter of the 2nd inembership ought to be that of the 2nd May, with Mails for Japan, San of overber, above referred to, ia in bong or trading name only. This rule is undoubtedly a sound one, and thera Francisco, the United States, Canada, the following terms

are many reasons why it should be ep- Honolulu, Peru, &e, which will be

HONGKONG GEML CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, freed, not only in the Chamber of closed as followe

Hengkong, ad November, 1877.

2.15.P.M. Registry ceases.

2.30 PM Post-Office closes, but Corres

may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure. Hongkong, April 21, 1882.

SIR,The Committes of this Chamter Cutumerce, but in all business relations desire to draw the attention of the Governin this commercial community. It may ment to a want which has long been felt by be here remarked that this rule of pub- the European Mercantile Community hors lishing the names of the members of a of some system of Registration of the mem-copartnership is one which is followed bers of Chinese firms trading in Hongko

in California, as may be seen by adver tisements giving legal certificates, and островой оf

amy number of persons and there seems to be far stronger reasons each individual that

dual may be interested in for its application in this Colony. Naw” April 28, Stralock, Russian corvette, 1500, The United States Mail Packet Coptic, will several other firma at the same time. It that legislation has been resumed in Delivron, Nagasaki Apríl 23.

be despatched on TUESDAY, the will be obvious that under such circum our local Parliament, we would.com-

April 28, Emuy, Spanish steamer, 292, G. Ortuzar, Manila April 25, General.-REME DIOS & Co.

DEPARTURES.

Apr. 28, Chattanooga, for Iloilo.

FOR LONDON (DIRECT.)

The 41 British Bark

"Centration," TAYLOR, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have "S

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, April 28, 1882.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FROM GLASGOW AND SINGAPORE.

THE S. S. Stirling Castle, MARSHALL,

28, Manhem, for Tukso.

28, Crusader, for Saigon.

28, Remus, for Manila

38. Olencoe, for Shanghai.

28, Latin, French gunlunt, for Shang.

28, Fritzen,

28,

hai

for Swatow, &c. Carmartonshire, for Manila.

28, Fyen,

Fyen, for Swatow.

28, Oyclopa

for Singapore, &c.

28, Catharina II., for Bingapore.

28. Huai Fun, for Shangbai

28, Niigata Maru, for Nagasaki,

Fontaang, for Swatow & Shanghai.

28,

28, Yangtas, for Shanghai,

CLEARED.

Pasange Tickets granted to England, of Steamers.

France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines

Commander, having arrived from the On prepaid RETURN PASSAGE TUENTS & above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Killarney, for Saigon..... REDUCTION

25% is made

informed that all Goode, are being landed Solway, for Chefoe, &c. Freight will be received on board until 4 at their risk, into the Godowns of the Alwine, for Vladivostock. Fine New Season's GUMSHAW TEA, in pm on the 17th May. Parcel Packages Undersigned at Wanchai, whence and/or Stirling Castle, for Shanghai.

Greyhound, for Hoihow. st the office until 5 p.m., from the Wharves or Boats delivery day Charter Oak, for Victoria (V. I.) all Parcel Packages shoud be be

be obtained. BREAKFAST CONGOU 25 cents p. b. marked to address in full; valus of came Optional Ca

Cargo will be forwarded on, un- is required,

less notice to the

contrary bel given before Invoices to

Overland Noon To-DAY accompany Carge should be sent to the Company's No Claims will be admitted after the Officos in Beaded Envelopes, addressed to the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 4th Prozima will be subject to rent.

SHPCHANDLERY of every Description.

MAOKINNON PEN.

LIVERMORE PEN.

LAWN TENNIS BATS.

LAWN TENNIS BALLS.

^ LAWN TENNIS SHOES, Hongkong, April 15, 1882,

Collector of Customs at San Francisco.

For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No, 6, Queen's Road Central

F. E. FOSTER,SA Gen. Agent for China & Japan, Hongkong, April 22, 1882,

PASSENGERS ÅBRIVED.

Per Stirling Castle, from Singapore, &o., 60 Chinese,

Per Zamberi, from Yokohama, e., Mr Bishop, Mr and Mrs Cousins, Mr Johaimet, and Mr E. De Ba

Per Pernambuco, from Saigon, 18 Chi-

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents.

Per Carlos, from Bakron, 2 Chinese, Hongkong, April 28, 1882,

myb Per Emus, from Manila, 45 Chinese,

nese.

my2

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.-

It is within the knowledge of the

mater

that a Chinese firm or Hong may

9th May, with Mails for Japa stances it is almost impossible to discover mend this subject to the attention of San Francisco, the United States,

will be closed as follows:-

g 2.15 r.M. Registry coasos. 2.30 'P.X.

x. Post-Office

closes

to be:

in

the

Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which the means of any one firm when the interate our legislators, with the remark that

of each partner are so varied, and opinion of the Committee there do not there is probably a greater necessity for objections to an its enforcement now than ever before any

the names of KONE their partners, while the security and con- fidence which would be mspired thereby, would be a

respondence may

by

but Corper being posted compelling existed.

posted on board the Packet with Late Fes of 10 cents al Chinese firmas to extra Postags until the ten of de Hougkong, April 25, 1882.

parture.

HOURS OF CISSING AN

THE FRENCH MAIL

The following hours are observed in closing Mails, c. by the French Contract Packet -- ї

Day before departure (or Saturday if the de-

parture be on Monday),

P.M.Money Order Office closes. Post Office closes, except the NIGHT Box, which is always open out of Office hours.

-Post Office opena.

Day of departure

10

11

S

regiator

be a great book to the Mercantile Community generally.

EDITORIAL NOTES,

It is satisfactory to learn that the remon

We entrance lately addressed to the Court of

Should His Excellency the Governor deem the subject of sufficient importance

Independent Burma by the British Antho

to call for further information with a view ritics has produced the desired effect This te legislating thereon, Iam to add, on be measure emanated from the pressurs half of the Committee, that they will be commercial circles both at home and abroad. happy at any time to afford such assistance The irresponsible despot at Asa well un as may be required from them. I have the derstood that on ills, bocasión. the Britah honour to be, Sir, Your most obediant Goverment was in no humour to be trifled

with, and the objectionable system Bervant, (Signed) W KESWICK,

nopolies is about to be abolished. Chairman is evidently a desire on the part of the Bure

zant to

enter into a new and In its relations with

wiser pou

the Bri

The relations have

The Honourable 0 0 BH, Acting Colo Artesial Secretary, &o, &a, &G SINT Nothing save the bare scknowledg ment above noted having been received in the past on occasions, been so severely

strained, in roply for a period of nearly ten and firmness on the part of the Chief Come months, the Chairman of the Chamber marioner to avoli a raptare Weirs to fmd, that the Haregint again addressed the Government, under glad, however, date of the 6th of August 1878, re- and ferocious savage-Theebaw re

AM-Registry of Lettera cess Posting of all printed matter and patterns cassƏR. VA

except for Late *. M.—Mails closed,

Letter 11:10 Lettere may be

may be posted with

questing the favour of a reply. The Late Fee of 10 cerite until following was the response given :-*-* 11.30 X- When the Fort Office oloses

entiraly, DDJON

No. 719,

11:40 A-Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with Late Fee of 10 cents until time of departure.

COLONIAL BEURETÁNY'S OFFICE,

Hongkong, 23 August, 1878. Em-In reply to your letter of the 26th

that it required the utmost fact

potentate of Ma

a of Mandartx nated has at last becouser reason, and that an Embassy way

to the Viceroy of Ladin

a favourable opportunity for

relations with Upper Buzins

and satisfactory looking, #

instant with reference to the registration of i tied condition of things would restis, in a