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TAPUARY 2, 1885.}

Tux following paragraph appeared in the London & China Express of the 28th *Not

way.

(24th) Mr Gourley asked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether the defects in the steering accuracy of the diacand Agamemnon

Sir J. Hay asked whether it was true that the speed of the gameranos: did not exceed nine knots an hour, --Sir. T. Brassey: I do not know.

We bear that for nearly two months the Comptoir à Escompta have received no ad vices from several of their agencies in Chine, and it is naturally believed that foal play has been at work. From Shangani the advices have been rognlarly received, but from Foodhow, Harlow, and Hong Kong nothing has been releived, which paturally creates confusion with reference to bills, It is certainly strange that the maile can have been tampered with in Hong Kong. Probably they have bean sent off to the ship in a despatch-box and the coolie in charge amplied them overboard on the With rofcrence to this we believe that the agents of the Comptoir d'Escompto! here discovered that a number of docu-TR following telegrams giving the latest mente sont from their office to the Post quotations for bank shares are clipped from Office bore had gone astray and there was Indian paper — reson to believe that the responsibility lay with the office coolics who were intrusted with tho lettora for the post. The matter was put into the hands of the Palica here, but, we believe, so far; nd sgidenes has boon obtained sufficient to justify any arrest.

•

On Wednesday night, the foreign, employees of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Com- pany'met together in the Region Room in the Hung Hom, istablishment, for thợ darble purpose of; formally opening the Recreation Room and of inaugurating the New Year. This they did in a handsome and brumming manner. The members of the Recreation Club, ionfixed solely to those Europeans employed at Hung Hom, very generously invited all thair, confreres

in the Company's other establishments to a dinner and dance in their now room

The

THE CHINA MAIL.

I

Polico Intelligence. (Before A. G. Wise, Esq.) Friday, Jan. 2nd.

LARCENY.

known, ignored. In the meantime Chin gains at the expouse of the foraiguer, Ex. pensive staffs must be kept up, houses and godowns must be kept in order, to meet the possibility of a raised bioshade and re-

coming show next year, whan it will prob ably be supplemented by some article in awarded silver medals to all the shop the way of inventions... The jurors barê

reopera and the writor, and bronze medals to all the other employds at the Court, tho cooks, survants, &re.

pican friends would say, anoased in boots of the Elizabethan period and followed by ut- tendants, who, by descant, are sona of Han, dressed like the soldiers of Ancient Egypt, bore out the idea of the pices, which was an extravaganza in the extreme. Padilynewed business. But whilst our import Murphy proves to be the Ty trade is prohibited Chinese trule is hardly fle figures as a Britiel soldier who pre-atfested.

We live in an atmosphere of Chinese ru serves his happy demeanour undor all cir- cumstare a.. The representation of this mours. We are to be bombarded on the character proves that we are not without 18th, ponco will be arranged in a week, theatrical talents in Canton. Paddy was steamers have arrived at the Pescadores, the popular character of the evening and junks aunk, naval engagements et Matscu the frequent applauso testified at once to between French and Chinese; these, and the realistic representation and the gratifi-otbors of the same kind are constantly to axisting lines, who would probably be the fate, all possibly true, sil equally pos-

Bracey said na report or complaint of this | her health is not proposed in some province had reached the Admiralty. Mr Anderson of that mighty dopire on which the aun oaked, was it not true that eight or ten men were in prison at the present time.Sir T. never sute, or in some fortress or ship- Brassoy could only repeat the answer he had of war where the flag of our country floats given, but he should make inquiry.

proudly over lial and gallant beasts. west that offers will her health bo re- caived with moto sincere loyalty than in had been rectified; if not, what measures this City of Victoria on which Her Majesty the Admiralty intended adopting for that purpose.Sir T. Brassey: The Agamemnon has conferred her own name. Without fur- made the passage from Plymouth to Ports ther profacs I'give you! This Queen, God imouth, and is now on her way to Malta, es her (Loud and prolonged applause, from which port we shall loara the results of further experienes of the steeringqualities. the Band playfur God Save the Queen'). After supper-ageing was resumed, but as midnight approached many of the guests braved the cold outside to watch the ring of the gune and the display of fire works in the harbour to haraid the advent of the New Year. The grounds were illuminated with Chinese and Japanese laritems; it was 1884-Bank aloo a grand noonlight night, nad tho New Your certainly began ander very pleasant £20

cirennstances, so far as those attending £19 108. £60 the ball at Government House were ron. cerned. Thore wore a few tasteful decora tions in the rooms, and as the visitor entered the gatos he was faced by the letters 'V.R., forned with 'einall glass lamps of various |

Chrispiriano Gonsalves, watchman, who velours. It is needless to say that the leading was charged on the 30th, ulto. with as residents in the Colony were, with few ex-aulting and beating a woman ained

Hom

IM on the 27th ulto, was brought coptions, present, nadinvitations were also

up on reaund. The evidence of the con- went to the foreign as well as British naval stabla who was sent for by complainant officers in Hongkong waters at the time. to arrost the defondant wes tuken and was to the effect that at the time of the The invitations were, of course, extended

occurrence the complainant was very much the worse for drink. She made no chargo of assault against the defendant at the time but seemed to think that he wanted to rub her.

tok Aya, described as a arvant, was charged by Kun Akeng, the master of the Kang Tal pioce goods shop, in Tervoise pairs of trousers from his shop on the 1st Streat, with stealing a roll of cloth and ten instant. that defendant entered the shop and after From complainant's evidence it appeared looking at some goods walked out with a bundle, containing the articles mentioned, without paying for them.

Complainant sent his coolic out after da. fondant and brought him back and gave him in charge of a constable.

Dofendant, who denied the charge, suyention of the audience. ing he had a quarrel with complainant, was convinted and sentenced to two months hard labetir

London, 3th Decmbor, Shares:

Chartered Bank

Chartered Mercantile Bank Bogkong & Shanghai Bank. London, 9th Decombor, 1884.-Bank Sharee

219 10s. Chartered Mercantile Bank ... £ 10s. Hongkong & Shanghai Baok... £49 108. London, 11th December, 1881.-Bank

Chactored Bank

Shares:-

519 10.

Chartered Bank Chartered Mercantile Bank €19 10 Hongkong & Shanghai Bank... £48 10s, The shares of the Chartered Mercantile Bank appear to have steadily increased in value, and they are now quoted at the to the military officers hero. came figure be those of the Chartered Bank. On the 11th June fast the shares wore quoted as follow:-

£23

Chartered Bank Chartered Mercantile Bank ... £17 Hongkong & Shanghai Bark... £51 108 On the 27th August last the shares of

THE S. 8. TASMANIA.'

The P. & 0. Co's slummer Tasmanis, Captain Perrins, which arrived here yes

terday, with the English mail, dc., is, with the exception of the sister ship, the Chutan,

invitations were accepted as readily as they the Chartered Bank were quoted at the last now vessel built for the Company.

Taoy how appear to have declined to

$19.10.

Proposals que being brought forward for

The Tasmania is a boat of 2,649 tons re-

had boon given, and when the company sat down to dinner they numbered arer 50.

gieter, but is carrible of carrying a cargo of The room was most elaborately and prettily

5,000 tona. Her length over all is 412 fues, decorated with greens, flags and mottoes,

breadth 45 foot and depth of hold S0Et in. such as 'Success to the Dock Company, the establishment of several new steamship When fully loaded ho draws about 24ft. Welcome Friends,' 'A Guid New Year to laos, largely subvantioned, to trade bebin, and can then slant about 19 knots At her trialgrip, when, of Ane and ̃Â1‚' etc. One feature of the de- tween German ports, the Eust Indies, and per hour, corations is worth particular nation. At Australia. The rostus comprise a line to conme, she was not lead she oncoceded the head of the room, suspended from the Hongkong, touching at Rotterdam or Ant-in doing the measured me at the rate roof, was a small square curtain, made afwerp, Lishon, Suez, Colombo, and end of 15 miles an hour. She is thus one canvas and evergreens. In the centre of Singapore, with connecting lines from of the fastens vessels of the Company. this were the figures 1884, and outsidethem, Tricste to Brindisi aud Alexandria; and The Fommunia was built by Monste also between Hongkong-and-Yokatunay in a circular form, were the words: Good calling at Shanghai, Nagagalit, and one of Caird & Co., of Greennel, who were olen Bye, Old Chum, Your Hace in Nearly Ror, the Corean ports; and a third between the constructors of the engines, which are Behind this curtain, & square of the wall Aden and Bombay The Australian route of the modern compound construction, with will be front Hamburg or some other Gur- was similarly decorated with the figures me port to Sydney, by Suez, Adekide, all the recent inqprovements. '1885' in the contre, and a gresting traced and Melbourne, with a brunch to Auckland round them. On the death of the old year, the curtain wu raised, and the new figures and greeting, hitherto unseen, shown. Several Chiness autoras were exhibited throughout the yard, and strings of thes suspended from the flagpole: produced a very pretty effet,

As far as acceromodation for passengers and the South Sea islands, Communication is concerned, particularly for first class, will also be started between Germany and Delagos Bay, calling at Barre er Cherbourg, there is nothing left to be desired. Several Angra Pequors, Caps Town, Natal, improvements have been made in thin Mozambique, nad Zanzibar.

respect upon the arrangements in several of the new buate of the company. One of Tur agitation at hents on the subject of the these is the position assigned to the smok. Shortly before eight strength of our naval forces continues. Siring roau, which, instead of being us in o'clock, Mr. Gillier, the Secretary of the Edward Reed has read a paper to the many of the steamers, situated at the top of Company, in sompany with other gagats United Service Institute upon the Navy, the companion way leading to the first class from Hongkong, arrived and landoa advocating as the first messure for increase saloon, is in the Tasmania provided for in Hang Hom. On their way to the Recrising the strength of that service the rapid a separato deck-house, right aft. The room completion of all ships now in hand, and he tion Room boy were preceded by Mir A. next urged a measure of incrassing tize is most comfortably furnished with lounges Hogg, who wai dressed in full Highland cos- namber of the Huonf-battle ships. The and seats covered with hair cloth and is extra expenditure the necessitated would tume, and who played alively march on the be about six millions, and would give us 33 bagpipes. A splendid dinner was provided by additional ships and 50 torpedo boats, the Hongkong Hotel Company, and done full justice to Mr Gillies presided, and there were present, among others, Mr R. Cooke, Assistant manager to the Dook Co., and D:

particularly well ventilated

The saloon itself is constructed in a

T shape, the first section, on descend.

!

JOGUE AND VAGABOND..

Louis Albier, seaman, unemployed, was the street, on the 1st inst., and was sust te found by the police buying from people in

guol for three weeks' hard labour as a rogue und vagabond.

(fure . R. Wodehouse, Reg.)

ALLEGED ASSAULT.

The case was discharged.

CORRESPONDENCE-

THE SAILORS' SHELTER.

a

To the Editor of the China Mam. ' DBAR SIK-For four years past, time and circumstances have permitted me to give certain amount of attention to the personal wants of hundreds of the destitute men who have arrived in this Colony in a friend- less and helpless condition; but, greatly to

The scenic parts of the evening's enter-sibly untrue. tainment were good and the call for Me Baptista proved that lits efforts were fully appreciated.

The Champion arrived here on the 18th and proceeded on the 19th Tamsui, re- tterning here on the 22nd. She did not land any made, it is said, because there was no French man-of-war either at Takow or Taiwanfoo.

During the performances several of the Company evidently aware of what was |conling began Baughing and shouting, thus proventing those who had not bean behind

A more curious spectacle than an English the scenes from hearing many of the jokes, man-of-war preserving a blockade on ac- Remarks were indulged in which to the ecount of the absence of the bleekadern has, uninitiated appeared totally irrelevant. It I should think, surely auver been axperi- might be well to provide a gallery for such onced. However, I have no doubt there are persons that the pit and dress-cirala Audi-good reasons for it. In the meanwhile as ences may not be implicated, in theas the Wanderer still has our last mail, we are theatre-gallery outbursta.

To have had several letters recently. complaining ofthe very irregular manner in which the French mails reach. Shnughai. P. & U. or sono other company might One curvapoudit says think the

venture to put on a few more hosts to mail boats to run to Shanghai, Possibly make up for the inability of the French the Massagarios Maritics agent at Hong kong might make soum arrangements ta diso forwarded regularly by some of the have the letters, passengers, and merchan-

proving, as they would, of mutual ad- pleased to ontor into anel arrangements,

vantage.

Forry made on the 26th inst. in the With reference to the statement M. Chamber of Deputies concerning the Marquis Tseng, it is absolutely incorrect. Ho stated that the Chiness Government possis which had been made to them on were on the point of accepting certain pro-

the part of Franco by the Minister of the United States in Poking, when the Marquis Taeng informed the

Poking Government that France wanted peace at any price and that the consequences

of this had been to make the Chirosa Government formulate propositions so pro- posterous thas no European Cove talk and could be found to transmit then, question of mediation. Both MI. Wadding- We have little more to add on the without nows, and are, of couzas, hopington and the Baru Trong have had

The musical element in the second part Admirel Courbet will relax this sovore contributed much to the onlivenment of blockado to the extent of allowing our the piece and company.

letters to land. The only unfortunate Keep up your pecker master, thing is, he might have to detach a steamer Wait till the clouds roll by,

from the northern squadron to supervise Formed a capital refrain to one of the piecas mail matters and this, I fear, is too much sang to the popular song.

Speaking of our evoning's entertainment as a whole we must say that our local Amu- tours acquitted themselves praiseworthily, and well merit the thanks of the Canton community for the sednus, drosses and acting provided for their delectation."

December 30th 1884.

It is reported her that a French privat

tu expect.

Doc: 22nd. Now that we have become reccnelled to

the fact that a blockade means that the blockaded must look for the blockaders, we are living in hopes that the return of the Champion may mean that we obtain our

mails.

In the muuntime the air is thick with rumours. Captain Vinsent, of Hongkong, ia stated to have arrived at Iluping, in the

Percadores.

Twoive foreigners are said to

It is said, also, that the local Government have mysteriously appezrød and to be now

iny regret, new and arduous duties have has been murdered in the Kwei-chou pro- devolved upon me which in future will prevent my maintenance of-the. Sailors' vince. Shelter'; and I therefore og to inform the generots friends and the public bonefactors who have assisted me so ably, that the Shelter' will no longer be conducted under any superintendence.

Following is my final account of funds received and expended, closed-to-a-point

Dr.

To rent of & Hing Heen Lano,

Get., Nor. and Dec. at $5... 15.00

39.00

To wages of Europepu in charge

13 weeks at 83...

To watercoolic and scavenger. 6.00 Tokemaine, aoag, matches, and

pettics........ To passage-money, meals, nud

assistance to destitutes.

Cr.

By balaucco per account ren.

dored.............. By donation from Treasurer...

5.70

34.45

BL.75 18.45

E.&O.E. Hongkong, 31 Dec. 1884.

Thanking you dear sir, for your kind- ness in allowing my statements to appear in your calaminS.

I remain,

Yours truly,

CHA: G. BUNNER.

Canton.

Dec. 30th, 1884. The Canton Amateur Theatrical Society

offices will be open to-morrow to receive located in Taiwanfoo. The Tautai is in the claims of the Roman Catholic converts funds again. A full, true, and particular who have suffered loss during the recent account of that famous naval engagemont disturbances. Runsin has mudo certain of Matson. Three French gunboats, des representations at Peking, to the effect that troped, Chinese aninjured and are aniling uatīva converts must all be compensated. to raise the blockade here; all these are What about the American and English i offered for your consideration in the morn Will Roman Catholic converts he coming over your cup of tea and are very ponanted first?

liberally discounted.

I heard the other day from a foreigner Me Gregory is relieved by Mr Spence, who had been to look see that the and the former gentlenen proceeds to We cannot but feel that it French Comistery here had been decratod. Ichang.

NEWS BY THE ENGLISH MAIL

TELEGRAMS.

several interviews with Lord Granville,, who is acting as the mediary for any com- munications that are made between ind two Governments. This is, however, necessarily a long matter, when telegrams are. have to be despatched for reference." We

fericulated certain propositions which may informed that the Chinese havo

be considered as consistent with Fronch humour and dignity. What these ara, is, however, a secret for the present, aa aay divulgence would naturally frustrate their design until concluded.

Hamburg, Nov. 25.-The movements on the river have been as unsatisfactory as ever, aud, indeed, it is a long times since the liste of arrivals and departured lavo been so meagre as during the past week. This circumstance to some extent originates in the great number of steamers which have been laid up in consequence of low rates of right, and to sunt extent also to the prosunt duincas in mercantile business. the arrivals from the Far East have been the Lydin, s.8., Thygesen, from her usual

route, and Serapis 8.3., North, from Singa for Wladivostock. In consequence of the advent of frost some light fee has already accumulated in

in the river.

The face-that-Li-Fong-pay the late Chi- nose Eurey to Berlin, and the Marquis Taung's temporary successor in Paris, bon- tinues to reside in Germany, notwithstand- ing the arrival of another Envoy to the lattor country, having been raisunderstood by a portion of the French Press, it may to well to explain that Li Fong-pas now holds no diplomatic post whatever, nor hus he any functions in any of the Chinese despatched to Europe in charge of a Legations in Europe. He was originally This has been affirmed and contradicted would have been more suitable if he had number of naval and military cadets, who so frequently that one is led to doubt both proceeded to England to enjoy that well were to be trained in Europe-chiefly in France, and was also charged with the duty affirmations and contradictione. This time earned rest which long service to the state

of contracting in Europa for the supply of $100.00 my information comes first hand, from az makes neaussary, but Ichong is his destina-ships, warliko stores, fo, aud he is still &

| eye witness and a reliable person.

tio. Let us hope that the severe mu

kind of commercial and educational agent Thest that the Parshan all of the

thement in Eurogo

Chinese Government arrested three of the several hundred men moved that those blessed tendencies of Glasgow Shipbuilding and Engineering Company launched from their yard at sugaged inlouting and destroying the English which he is such an able exponent will Goran an iron serow steamer name the chapels there. Three nen!!! The local disappear also.

Glamorganshire. She has been built to the order of Meara Jenkins & Co., of London, Mandarins say they are arrested because of

and is specially designed and constructed looting and destroying the Chapels, The

to meet the requirements of the trade.with rowson given to the people is that they wont.

Japan, and will prove a valuable addition pay their reats, and beat their landlords

to their fleet. Fler tonnage is about 3,000 The P. & O. stoner Tomania arrived

tons. Dimensions Length, 340 feet: when the latter go to collect rents. Howhere early yesterday morning, bringing broadth, 40 foot; and depth of hold, 20 feet 6 inches; built under special survey to obtain the 100 A 1 class in Lloyd's Registry for throw deck vessole Sho will be supplied and 4ft. Gin. struke, 450-horse power by her builders with enginee of 44 by 78, embodying all the most recent provements. Accommodation is provided in poop for first-class passengers, and aho is otherwise fitted with all modern improve- ments.

Court of Bankraptoy-ro Arthur An.

The damage done was slight, but the i, care before the Court upon the ad. are cases, for avery outlet is barred except felt for many miles.

approval of a scheme of arrangement which one small aperture at the front, which is

DAMAGE FROM THE LONDON DRIDOB had been unanimously assented to by the creditora. Upon examination, the debtor guarded. As soon as those men see the Less and Manager Mess Tileler Aaron French troops they run away,

London, Dec. 15-The explosion, understated that he commoned brainces in 1878, At Foo-

London Bridge on Saturday is believed to and had then, a korplus capital of over show they are informed that they will not be from dynamite. Further details show £27,000. His failure was due to the great be required to fight the French. Why the ricinity, but no one injured.

considerable damage done to property in

depression in the trade, which still con. tinued. The depreciation in the value of did you tell them that Because if they

tea was generally known. His deficiency takes they would be expected-to-ight-thoy |

of 482 at the end of 1883 was onvered by Mire i would all desert. Official positions are sold appointal to sugesed Sir James Ferguson Payment of food into the business in 1884. He also gave evidence to and bought. The people are deleted and a Governor of Borabay

disprove the other charges. Bo did not squezed on every hand. One story is

sacertain that he was insolvent until July. Geo, Dec. 14-Sir Herbert Stewart The Registrar was of opinion that the told to foreigners and another to the people.with the Moantot Infantry and Guards of theiser had suficiently exonerated himself Truth and veracity seem to have ded the Camel Corps is now advancing towards from the charges made against him. The ...fe Sraythe. Latel

Kurti.*

offences alleged to have been committed by A Chinaman thinks no more of ly- ...Mr Tetelini.

him had not been proved, and the arrange- LORD WOLSELEY FACING. THE DESERT. - Mr Margarita ing than of breathing One once said to

Mr F. E. Anave.

Mame: We cannot do any business if we are Ambukol for Korti

Cairo, Dec. 15.-Lord Wolseley has leftment would be confirmed. Mina Edwin Diodes

DON CARLOS,

UNDER LONDON BRIÞAR.

BALL AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. ing the companion way, being of the the ship, allowing A ball was given at Government Housewhole breadth of

has geol and substantial-looking kuituoever China holds together I cannot tall. Loaden mails up to November 26th on New Year's Eve to celebrate the Queen's room for several tables and sitting ac

The Government is based on a buga lie and ļ Stockwell Duting dinner, suveral teosis birthday. Ar our readers are ovary commodation for some sixty passengera, structure car tlio Masonic Hall the runifications thereof are iraud, corrip- were drunk. Mr Gilliea proposed, briefly and birthday of Her Majesty is on the 24th. Beyond this section the salon runs aft for Shameen. Tite place is provided with Ation, deceit and ignorance. Every contact morning publishes, a telegrain, stating thul London, Dec. 11-The Daily Nous this appropriately, success to the Reading and May, but owing to the death of Prince o 150 foot, with state-cous, on either cloakroom, akar room and groon roum,

with the French in reported as a victory. Don Carlos will shortly visit India. The stage is larger and more convenient Hecreation Room, coupled with the Cou- Leopold, Duke of Albany, having occurred aide. The sides of the saloon are construe-

What for? To gratify the people. The Army DYNAMITERS AT WORK AGAIN: EXPLOSION mittee and the name of Mr W. Wilson.about that time last year. His Excellency/ted of panelling of polished oak, looking than the one provided in the Masonic Hall, and Navy are engaged with a promise that The tout having been duly honoured, the Governor postponed the ball until New very clean and neat and rather an improve. which place has, sipee the burning of they will not be required to glit the place under one of the archea of Landedrews this case, referred to in our last

London, Dec. 14-An explosion took Mr Wilson returned thanks for tinsel and Year's Eve. The gathering was a very rent upon the common dorid arrangement Saanice, been used as a theatre.

Bridge last night. the Committee. Mr Cooke, in folicitors happy means of suabling a large number of of maple and gilt. The carved work and terms, proposed the health of Mr Gillies,idents'hero and visitors to spend pleasant, decoration is all of the modern classical weather good company gathered last boats, which, to all intents and purposes, shock occasioned was very severe and was journed hearing of an appication for the as secretary of the company and chairmanly together the last few hours of the depart style. The seats at the different tables are night to witness the histrionic displays of of the inccting. The toast was drunk with enthusiasm. Mr Boyd proposed the healthy year. We understand that about 700 in all revolving chairs, the buses being üxed to vitations were fasted, and that about 500 par- sons were present. No doubt several private- gatherings which took place the saino even

the deck.

The state-rooms, which are also lined with cak yangiling are comfortably fitted,

Notwithstanding the coldness of the

our local artistes.

Annered is the programme

& CVitile.

DORK ON BOTH SIDES. A Five in one Aut

by

John Maddison Mestan.

of the Ladim,' for whom Me Main suitably replied. Mr A. G. Aitken also addressed the meeting Dinner having been Snished, ing lessened the attendance somewhat at all the latest improvements being intro- Dr Stockwell favoured the company with Government House during at least & pur. quced. The bunks are all supplied with Mr Whics...

weretion of the avoning; at any rate the rooms wire spring mattresses, which are both was kept there were not incoatoniently crowded as cooler and easier than the old style of bed. with great naimation until well beyond they sometimes have been an auch pres A large number of the first class staterooms

a seng, and then the tables

olested for dancing, which

bipus.

Clunetem

ang gumawalan SF, E. Aaron,

Mir Jahn Bromujahi Mr Pygmalion Zantibu. Kes Whiffles

Dedica .................... Mine Georgina Fitzrsorrie.

* Arriment in My Wife Husse

mn Frontigu ZaZi in Teen Scenos Entitled

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by

A HAPPY #25

S. Lever, Dramatic Periotun.

Fox-Fan ( urafty) Stá-li (the star-gaz)........ Paddy Kursy Run-Plaster (the active)....... Koket (tho man-catchiα)

-An open Beens in India.

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French, and are then sent to Kwong Sai in

EXPLOSION.

THE NEW GOVERNOR OF RONDAX,

"London, Dec." 10.-Lord-Reny has been

THE DARTOUM EXPEDITION.

Stag Smurbi the wibdued)... hike Georgina Fitzmer. not allowed to lie' and that's the policy. Si: Herbert Stewart with his forces has

Guard, Attendante, Hoares, Huurss etc., etc.

Serye 1-Athenen Tali of the Fajat from the highest functionary downward. arrived at Korti.

Ample supplies are coming in and the What invisible link koops the kingdom to-attitude of the neighbouring tribes is friend. "Done on both sides' was fairly well ro-gether? The masculine voice of Lydia

-Autümce Hall of the Rajah,

Takow.

ly.

January,

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Quotations. HoxoxONG, January 2, OPIUM-Now Patna, cask.... 595/

cash,... 5791/75 New Benares, cash,... 5924 Old

cashie New Malwa, credit,... 63045 Allowance, Teela...... 00 Old Malwa, credit.... 550 Allowance. Toels...... 00 Persian, Oily,........ 495/520 Allowance, Teels...... 08/13 Persian, Paper tied,... 590/000 Allowance, Taols.... 08/16

Exchange

the Woo, short oor ayont the twal.'

aro fitted for two occupants only, while Every possible arrangement had ethers are constructed so as to allow of in- Pianoforte maio was supplied by one of also been made to accommodate as many tor-communication for the convenience of the 'But, who was relieved at the Scotch guests as possible. Three rooms were used families. The bathrooms and lavatorios Razy Rusti (the resplinte) dances by

include all the latest improvements, the ar- Mr Hlogy on ta pipes for dancing, and supper was laid upstairs, rangements for douche, shower, or hot and Mr Boyce made an admirable master of co- where there was also a card room. There cold water batha being particularly con remonies. During the intervals of dancing, was dancing until shont 13 o'clock, when venient.

Accommodation is provided on board for songe and recitations were given by ladies the gueste ant down to supper. In pro- 105 Bret class passengers and CD second, and gentlemen, and the company were also posing the health of Her Majesty, His The arrangements, fer the latter are not, entertained with a stop danes by Mr Boyce, Txovilency said Ladies and gentlemen oile 80 good sa in some and a clog do by G. Naismith The great. The only toast which I shall propose rooms being the cloan and warm, but presented.

other of the Company's ressole, the eat harmony and good followship prevailed to-night is the Health of the lustrious they are all well fitted up and comfortably Whiffles made one conscious of the im-

(London and China Express, Nov, 28th.). throughout the entire night, and when the Lady whose hirthday we now celebrate-- found

By the bye the Times has not published The officers' and engineers' rooms are si, personation, A little more coquottishness (Framer Correspondent.)

the letter that Mr E. G. Youillemont party broke up, it was the fervent wish of all our beloved Sovereign, the Queen (cheers)tuated a little forward of the staterooms, on on the part of Lydia when Bir John

Dec. 18th, 1884. addressed to it, copies of which appeared that they might soon again enjoy themselves as you are already aware, Her Majesty - the main deck and are all that can be de Brownjohn made love to her would-bure I wrote you last on tao 2nd November, in our Shangha: contemporaries, at such another family gathering.

sired, being both roomy and comfortable

Lieut. Palaanede Champeaux, recently The rected that there should be no celebration and convenient of access. The Cuptain's proved advantageous. The feminine and there has been little of interest to nominated Princips Resident in Tongking, following are the names of the gentlemen at the proper time this year, on account of cabin is situated upon the opper decke, near ment in Mrs. Whites was better sustained. chronicle since.

left by last rail steamer Anadyr to take up who formed the Committee:-A Young the then recent death of the Dako of Al- the bridge.

John Brownjohn's character wna well

the duties of The whole question with us now, is

bis post. W. Wilson, J. Kyle and J. Wallace."

The saloon and staterooms as far forward

M. Piassetsky, the Russian traveller, ies bany. I deeply grieve that Lady Bowen as the bar and pantry are all lighted with represented, and a similar eulogy may be whether the blockade has been raised or about to undertake another expedition Bank, Wirs, The Reading and Recreation Room will and my daughters are hot hote to welcome the Swan incandescent light, the arrange passed on the Mr. Whiffles.

not. The total absence of foreign mer contain a billiard table, and will also be you tonight, Their departure has cast a particularly happy, each lamp having one what straitoned circumstances who are try- absence of French men-of-war, exist yet.

ment, of these lights in the saloon being

The place represcuts a family in aomo-chant steamers, however, and the prolonged The expedition will be under the patron- supplied with a fairly well furnishedyli gloom on my life but though alsent, I side expand to the saloon and the other to

age of the Grand Duke Vladimir.

M. Potanin has taken a route for his Credits, brary which will, no doubt, afford those assure you that, their spirit ta' with you the stateroom, being fixed in an aperture ing to keep up appearances. A bankrupt At present the Frenchard away sometimes travels in China that is not often frequented Documentary 4 months' sight, mpl į at the Dosk mnch

amage here, for they fully appreciated the constant made in the partition. instructive entertainment.

All the latest improvements have been aristrocat ecmes to pay his addromes to the for seven days at a time, sometimes four by travellers. Leaving Peking, he went Indis, Wire,

by Pau-ting Fu and Cho-Ping Fo

Foto Koko-

demand, courtesy and respect which they reteived introduced into the gear and fittings on daughter and the schemes resorted to by and yet again two. They appear ft Hoton, that is scross Chili and Shang, Shanghai, demand,... from all elseaof this comitiunity. (Lone deck; patent atcering apparatus, winches, the family to deceive the broken-down fully, and it appears to rest entirely with The Journey took more thau's month.

30 days' aight, private We believe there is no foundation for Gold Leaf 99 fine Perrins, the commander of the upply to the boucley, Biz a surpounded by the Altind sud Costa Takanie, has every roman to fel proud Pygmalion Phibbs, a relative, though con- ther any effort is made to blockade the paper to the offert that M, Joey, cos

siderably imposed upon by Mr Whifles at port. If His Excellety is in a good left the service and become chef d'élit Taken at Messrs Falconer & Co.'s Premise,

Commissioner of

Temperatura. of Customs at Tientsin, had id that these vessels would be commanding Her Majesty's mad and is of the splendid ship he commands.

The Tasmania made her first voyage to tempts to pain him off as a man servant, humsar junks are ignored; if perchance major of Li Bung Chang. Bombay, taking out Lord Dufferin the

Queen's Road) Hexagona, January 2

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to China, with the Emperor's approval.

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Demand, 30 days sight,

months sight,.

ouse of Commons on the 21st cheers). I rejoice, however, to find myself, and we cannot but think that swell are ludicrous in, the extreme, the tempor of the cumzoander, wha- the report circulated in some of the French Sovereigns, m

s through the Suez Canal Both tary forces un this station, by the chief

ban

The news of the appointment of the Anderson asked the Secretary lepy, and by the requistative of the able voyage was passed by all the passengers leaned to Mr. John Brownjohn, the swell, law but gaining what information I can telegram. This does not alter th

suite, and, from all accounts, a most enjoy-tears up a bill for a large sum of money is done. Knowing little of international Board of War at Peking is announced by Do huirnity if it was the fact that friendly foreign powers, the Cousuis and on that occasion. She left Bombay out the

that H.E. at present occupier olant had manffered off on the fficers commanding the French, 13th December last, after landing her Vice but assists the poverty-stricken family. A from written authorities and onlling some

regal guests, and roade a capital ran to Agamemnon; If there had baan German, Spanish, and other foreign man Bungkung after topping some three days little more music in this set would prove knowledge from the opinions of those who bort, da dup

barry on the if amount of punishment through far nor in our port. Ladies and geat Colombo, and nearly a day each ot

do know, it appears to me that this so- his Urcall The extcuragutza was put on the boards, called blockade amounts to well. The scene is laid in India. The of French jagglin

re armed with muzzle loading articers and principal residonta gf the do- newly-appointed Viceroy of India, and his proves the friend in need, for he not only this mind is ruffled, a little desultory firingaranis Teing to be" Vice-President of the BARONÉTERÁ

the men having attempted to demon, it has been said that as the hours Penang and Singapore, Her run from Singapore to Hongkong is probably the

ing extrem severity of acipline circle round the glots on the birthday of fantasi ever made by auy steamer agat for was to be any inquiry,Sir Tour Queen, there is not one hour in which the monsoon.

by the commander and if there

beneficial.

Rajah, with bis auther limbs, sa por Ames as the suthairisge

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