Page
For Sale.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
MOVE INTO THEIR NEW
PALMICKS
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
ON
1st APRIL NEXT, THEN they proposo selling STORES
WHEN
AL ARTICLES
the lowest possible prices
FOR
CASI.
and giving the benefits of the Co-operative Store system to the Public without the nocority of Membership. Detailed Prices will be furnished on application.
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CROSSE & BLACKWELL'O OILMAN'S STORES. Jons Mora & SONS, LIMITED, OILMAN'S STORE 5.
J. T. MORTON'S
OIL MAN'S STORES. MACONACHIR BROTHERS'
Lowestoft
OILMAN STORES.
AMERIDAN
OILMAN'S STORES.
WINES, *.
OHATEAU MARGAUX.
Intimations.
DENTISTRY.
FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP.. MODERATE FEER
MR. WONG TAI-FONG, Surgeon Dentist, (FORMERLY AUTICAMD APPRENTICE AND Laz
PERLY ASSISTANT TO DR. ROogns,) Tthe urgent request of his European
A and American patients and friends,
TAKEN THE OFFICE formerly oc cupied by Dr. Rooms,
No. 2, DUDDELL STREET. CONSULTATION FREE
Perfect adjustment of ARTIFICIAL TEET by Atmospheric Auction without pain of Discount to missionaries inconvenience.
and families
Sole Andress
2, DUDDELL STREET, (Next to the New Oriental Bank) Hongkong, January 12, 1985,
Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, ner Owners will be Responsible for
CHATEAU LA TOUR, pints & quarts. any Debt contrasted by the Officers or 1BĖS. GRAVES,
Crew of the following Vessole, during their stay in Hangkong Harbour
11
가
BREAKFAST CLARET, 1: SACCONE'S MANZANILLA & AMON Paulsen. --Wicker & Co.
TILLADO.
ANNA SLEBEN, Cerman barque, Capt. H
ÁRRATUON ÁFGAR, British steamer, Capt.
SACCONE'S OLD INVALID PORTA, E, MacTavish.D. Sassoon, Sous & Co.
(1848).
HUNT'S PORT.
1 and 3-star HE'S BRANDY, COURVOISIER'N BRANDY:
FINEST OLD BOURBON WHISKY. KINAHAN'S LL WHISKY.
ROYAL GLENDTE WHISKY. Broad's OLD TOM
E. & J. BURKE'S IRISH WHISKY. ROSE'S LIME JUICE CORDIAL. NOILLY PUAT & Co.'s VERMOUTHL JAMESON'S IRISH WHISKY. MARSALA
EASTERN AMERICAN CIDER. CHARTREUSE.
MARASCHINO.
OURAUAO.
&c.,
&o.,
&c.
BASS'S ALE, bottled by CAMERON and
SAUNDERS, pints and quarts.
GUINNESS'S STOUT, bottled by E. &
J. BRIN, pints and quarts. ORAUGHT ALE and PORTER, by tho
Gallon.
ALE and PORTER, in hogsheada.
Agents for t
Mesasru. W. & A. GILBEYS' WINES AND SPIRITS.
MILNERS'
PATENT FIRE-PROOF SAFES, Mesara. TURBULL, Jr., and SOMERVILLE'S MALTESE CIGARETTES. Hongkong, March 12, 1885.
Intimations.
431
D. K. GRIFFITH & Co. "ANUFACTURERS or The LONDON
ERATED WATERS,
MAN
HAYO REMOVED from the BEACONSFIELD ARCADE to larger Premises
SODA
ΤΟΝΙΟ
1, DUDDELL STREET, Where they continuo to Supply :
WATER,
SARSAPARILLA 11
SRITAKE
LEMONADE,
GINGERADE,
KaspoERRYADE,
&c., a, E.
At the same Moderate Charges.
D. K. GRIFFITH,
Proprietor.
Hongkong, July 28, 1884.
146
Jove
FICTORIA HOTEL, Praga and Queen's ford Central,
Hongkong. THIS extensive and well-appointed establishment, situated in one of the most central and airy positions in the Colony and commanding a splendid siew almost the entire harbour and within five minutes' walk of the principal Gaz sament Offices (including the Prut Office), Banks, da, has recently been much enlarged and imeroved and is now one of the principal Hotels in the place.. The Rooms are spacious, well ventilated and have just been refurnished, in a most comfortable and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East.
The accommodation and service of every kind will be formd to be of the best des- cription.
An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spa- cious, large Dining Hall.
The Hotel also contains handsome and comfortable reception, Redding, Billard and Smoking Rooms.
The Hotel is unsurpared for comfort, con-
venience and quick service. Continental languages are spoken, 3
́Massna. DOBABJEE AND HING KEE,
· PROPLISTOES.
Kongkong, Septembər 15, 1884.
NOTICE
GOODALL, American barque, Capt. Wm.
R Hagan Adamson, Bel & Co.
Jessie OSBORNE, British ship, Captain J. Wibur.--Carlowitz & Co.
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements. Schuffenhour; for London, Mrs. Han-
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW.
The Co.'s Stowship
Hailoong,
Capt. F. D. Govdano, will. be despatched for the above Fort TO-MORROW, the 17th Inst., at Nos, instead of as previously advertised,
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, March 16, 1885.
463
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FÖR MANILA AND ILOILO.
The Co.'s Stormship
Zafiru, Captain TALnor, will be #despatched for the aboy Forts TO-MORROW, the 17th Instant, at 4 p.m.
Far Freight or Fasango, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, March 10, 1885.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
452
FOR PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, &o, VIA SINGAPORE.
The Stemmahip
Housing, Captain HUNT," will be despatched for the above mentioned Parts on THURSDAY, the MAURAL, British barque, Captain Ligh-19th Instant, nt Daylight. body.Melchers & Co.
NALIZE L SPADE, American schooner, Capt. D. Gould.Arabold, Karbygg & Co. KEPURLIO, American ship, Capt. "Holines -Russoll & Co.
SAMAR, American slip, Capt. Oliver 0. Jones-Adamson, Bell & Co.
Tseacon, British ship, Captain A. Cann. Douglas Lapraik & Co.
This Vessel na unusually good Cabin Accommodation, situated amidships, opon tho upper lock.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, Hongkong, Marelt 16, 1886,
AUSTRO.HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S
458
To-day's Advertisements. STAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
FOR HOIHOW, SINGAPORE AND
BAŃCKOK.
THE SCOTTISHI ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
The Company's Steamer Kong Beag
·
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, AND TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CAL CUTTA. PERSIAN GULF, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS.)
Tho Co.'s Stearnship.
Medusa,
A Caplain &. Raorsts, will |
be despatched as above
Capt. R Joses, will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, this 20th Inst., nt 8 a.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
on MONDAY, the 30th March, at Noon. YUEN PAT HONG, For farther Particulats, regarding Freight
Agents.
and Passage, apply to the Asesor of the 402 Company, Playa Central, entrance from
Chinese Street.
O. BACHRACH,
igent.
Hongkong, March 16, 1885. THE BASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND
ADELAIDE.
(Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS, and taking thırımak Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW CLLE- DONIA, TASMANIA and FIJI.)
The Steamship.
Airlie, Captain ELLIS, will bo destched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 31st, Instant, of
p.ro. For Freight or Passage, apply to
KUSSELL & Co,.
Agants. Hongkong, March 16, 1885. ·460
Destination.
Hongkong, March 16, 185,
UNION LINE.
461
FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.
The Steamship
Devonshire, Captain Powis, due on or about the 22nd Inst.; will have immediate despatch for the above Parts.
For Freight or Prasage, apply tổ”
RUSSELL & Co.
Ayers. Hongkong, March 10, 1895
TO LET."
T
(With Peascanices 1st April.).
THE STORE at presont pcoupled
by
461
W. POWELL & Co. Hongkong, March 76, 1885.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
March 15, 1885- Airte, British steamor, 1,402, Ellis, Sydney February 1, a Port Darwin March 5, General-Russ & Co.
Emmy Spanish steamer, 340, F. Blanco, Manila March 12, General.-REMEDIOS &
ningsen, 3 children and servant, Mosara (), Steglich and J. Russolin
Per Fandice, from Saigon 50 Chinese, Por Yanglose from Shanghai, Mr Twenty- man, Mrs Peterson and 6 alildren, Mas Werderich, Shreich and Weimoh,
! DEPARTEMEN Per Nanshan, for Swatow, 60 Chueso Per Signal, for Hoikow, b) Chiness. ! Por Verona, for Shanghai: from Hoog- kong, Mosars F. V. da Fonseca, E. Elina, F. Tulian Marshall, Chu Yu Chu, Low Kook Lok, L. Targes, E. Wabor and E Tarmehomed, Mr and Mrs J. 1. Hunt and child; from London, Mrs Burmeister's Miss G. Smith, Mr J. B. Haughton: Vonico, Mr S. Schielo from Brindisi, from Mesara O, and P. Torner, S. P. Smith, T Studd, Honte, M. Beauchamp and W. W. Casals, Mr and Mrs Barnister, Miss Bur meister, Rovs. E. Scalzi and F. Ginlcalli; from Celnmbo, Rev. T. Tangaeli; from
P. Schillen.
TO DEPART
Jarisbrooke, British steamer, from Wham-Singapore, Mr
Cc.
рол.
Merlin, British guvessal, 430, Lieut- Commander, Brenton, Canton March 14.
Thibet, British atsamer, 1,070, W. D. Mudie. Yokohnus March 7, Mails and General.-P. & 0, S. N. Co.
Amatista, British steamer, 522, Thos. Hanin, Haiphour March 3, and Hollow 14, General RUSSELL & Co.
Chi Yuen, British steamer, 1,211, 0.
RUSHELL & Cn.
For Zufire, for Marilu, 250 Chineæ, For Ceisbrooks, for Chefoo, 10 Chinese, For Yong, Ching, for Koeling, 2 Euro-
10 Chinese. peans, and
Per Surat, from Hongkong; for Singa poro, Mr. A., S. Garfit, and Liaut. P. Adama, R.N.; for Bombay, Mesars U. J. Gracias and J. M. Graeiss, Mis A. Abdolla chid and native survant; for Bu
Me Hildebrand for London, Meaera Wardlaw and F. Henderson, Capt. Ogston,
McCaslin, Amay March 14, Gonoral
and Lout. G. A. Primrose, R. N.. Mr and Zufire, British steamer, 695, R. M. Talbot, Mrs. T. Beid, and Mr Somerville; for Mar- Amoy March 14, General-RUSSELL CO. suilles, Messis Robt. Wright and P. W. Hain, Tritish stoator, 277, F. D. Blein. From Shanghai for Singapore, Goddard, Swator March 14, Gonoral. Mr W. Boushold, and 14 Chinese; for DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP Co.
Mareees;
Mr Buchhuister, 2 children and
British steamer, 1,676, U. R
A sperat Sangini March 19, Mails andress, and Mr O. Schuffenthaur; fur
General. P. & O. S. N. C.
Clepatra, British corrette, 2,380, H. N. Hippisley, Amoy March 13.
March 10:
MEMOS. FOR TO-MOKROW
*** Shipping. Daylight.Sumatra loaves for Nagasaki,
Kobe and Yokohama Noon
Baitoong leaves for Swałow Nam trong nang denxes tor Bilal, đại Goods per Steamer Melbourne claimed
[NO.
6750.--MARCH 16, 1885.
Mesins Ruell & Co. inform us that the Union Line Steamer Devonshire left Singa poro for this port on the 15th instant and
may be exported to arrive on or about the 22nd instant...
THB steamer Tanodice, Captain Groom, aftor Noon subject to runt and landing which yed hore from Saigon. this churgoa at 1 cunt per package per diem, morning, reports that a large French trans-- Chi-yuci leaves for Strails,
port passed her at Doon, yesterday, bound North
4 p.m.--Zefiro loaves for Manila, &a. 4pEnglish Mail leaves for Ports
of Call and Baropo
5pm.Enuy leaves for Manila, &o.
Tenders Close.
Is consequence of Commander L Ching being invalided, Commander EHM Davis, of the Fictor Emanuel, has beạn
9 p.za.—Tondors for Stipplies of Con, de appointed to the command of H. B. M's
received in Spanish Consulate.
General Memoranda.
WEDNESDAY, March 18-
Noon.Meoting of Shareholders of the China Sugar Refining Co., Ltd., at the General Agents' office. 12.30 p.m.-Mosting of Shareholders of
the Luzon Sugar Refining Co, Ltd., at: the General Agents' office.
THE
sloop Daring.
Tits Agent of the Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's S. N. Co. informs us that the Com. pany's stounier Medusa "loft Singapore this morning, and cho may be expected to ar riva horo on the 24th inst
H.B.M's turret ship Wisern went over to the Cosmopolita Dock this aiming.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY, bear that this vessel is to be commissioned
Established 4.), 1841.
香港大藥房
A. S. WATSON & Co..
FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS
by Commander E. H. M, Davison Thursday next, the crew being supplied, from, ether. ships of the aquadron.
We have to acknowledge the receipt of '■' pamphlet, containing copies of the docu- inenta rolative to the authorisation of, and securities obtained for, the loan to the Chinese Imporial Government htely errang-
Mrs Henningsen, 3 children and Capt.servant, Measra U. Steglich and J. Russell, From Yukohamu: for Singapore, Mr. A. Sword; for Marseilles, Res, C. F. Warren, | Messra Ahrens, S. Yasuda (Commissioner), Yoshida (Corinissioner), Tanje; for Lon- DRUGOURTS SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUIed by the Chartered Bank of India, Joa, Mrs Thomas and infant, 3 childron and Furopean nurse, Miss M. Scott, Capt. Periam, Messrs Musobars and Hayakawa.
Peraus, Spanish steamer, 659, L. Tremoys, Saigon March 10, Rico.-DUNN, MELEE & Co.
Tanundice, British steamer, 1,409, 3. C. Green, Saigon March 10, General.-Scar SISO.
Chateau Renaud, French corvette, 1,200, Le Pentols, Saigon March 9. Shanghai March 13, General,SIEMSSEN Yangtze, British steamer, 782, F. Schulz.
& Ca
DEPARTURES.
March 15-
Enterprise, American corvette, for Whampoa. Verona, for Shanghai,
North American, for San Francisco. Nunshan, for Swatow. Signal, for Hoflow, Bealdrig, for Swatow,
March 16:- Elsbeth, German corvotte, for Amuy? Martin, British gun-vessel, for a cruise,
GLEARED.
Zakro, for Manila. Carbrooke, for Chetco. Bemeint, for Kulchinotze. Ying Ching, for Swatow. Chines, for Kerling.
PASSENGERN, ARRIVED
Per Thibet, from Yokohama, Me Thomas and infant, Misses Scott and Thomas, (2) Mastues Thainas, Messrs H. Ahrens, Farray B. H. Wood, B. V. E. Wool, G. M. Smith and 3. Seist, Capt. Periam, Rev, C. F. Warren, Mr U Tsing, wife anul Menara Yasida, Yoshida, Tokimo, Farily, Matsudawa, Sabow, Uzaki Haya Kawa, Mushihara, Wataso, Toku, Tsujo, Kunods, Keski, Oku, S
Sagara, Mine, Kasama, and
21 Chinose.
Per and 12
Amatista, from Haiphong, 1 Lady, Chinese.
Per Chi Yuen, from A coy, 680 Chinese. Fer Zafiro, from Amoy, Mr and Mrs Mencarini, Mra F. Mateling and child, and 350 Chinese.
Per Hailoong, from Swatow, Miss Ball Irving, and 40 Chinese.
Por Surat, from Shanghai: for Hongkong. Mr and Mrs F. Gallen, children, goror. here and avant, lessrs C. Steibel and servant, D. B. Tata and servant, and 27 Chinese for Singaporo, Mr W. Bousfield, aud 14 Chiness; for Marseilles, Mrs Buch- 465 beister, 2 children and governess, and Mr
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Vesso's
Hoihow,Singapore and Bangkok Kong Bong (s).. London, de, via Suez Canal... Surat (s). London, de., via Suez Canal...Radnorhshire (s) London, via Suez Canal.......... Telemechua (a).. Manila and Iloilo........
Manila, via Amoy...
Zafiro )....... Kmuy (8).... Marseilles, &c., vin Suez Canal. Iphigenia (3).. Murssillon, &c., vin Saigon Poise
Crescent
New
via
SAD Yokohani...
San
Shan Via Swator.
( {8). via Amoy........... Orestex (8) and
Ohi-yuen (8). Sonang and Caleutta Taigari (8)
Peraug and Culcutta Arration Apsar (1)..
Hailong (8).
Singuporo, Svator. Swator, Amoy and Foochow...Douglas (3).. Swatow, Amoy and Foochew... Nania (6). Sydney and Melbourne, Sc..... Woosung (0), Sydney and Melbourne, &c....Airlie (8). Trieste, &c.
Medusa (0) Yokohama, via N'aaki and Kobe Sumatra (s).. Yokohama and Hiogo..... Devonshire (8)
Stocks.
BANKS.
¡No of Shares
Value
Captain,
B. Jones.
C. R. Elvards..
18. C. Riskard
Jones..... „Talbot
Blaner
F. Ahrens..
Agents
Dale of leaving.
Yuen Fat Hong.....
P. & 0, 3. N. Co.. Adamson, Bell & Co...
Butterfield & Swico... Russell & Co........ Remedios &
Siemesen &
& Co.
Messageries Maritimes,
Russell & Co.....
Bretel Ruland.................
Jo. &0
Islanchard. Lincola, Webatur
McCastin.... Davies...
JAB. MacTavish
F. D. Goddard,
61, Young..
M
Hunt
Pitman......
Ellis
G. Ragusin...
Parvis..
March 20, at Xam March 17, at p... March 18.
March 18
March 17, at p.. March 17, at 5 p.. Murch 19.
1March 24uut noon.
Quick despatch
8.5
March 24, at 8 pm. Russell & Co... Quick despatch, Russell & Co.
Butterfeld & Swirs.
Russell & Co.
March 17, at noon.
March 20. March 20
March 17.
Jardine, Mat
Matheson & Co......March 18, at 3 p... David Sassoon, Sons & Co... March 18, at 3. p.m. Douglas Laprnik & Co......
March 17, at noon) Douglas Laraik & Co....
Lapraik & Co.. erfeld & Swire....
Russell & Col
0. Bachrach.. .P. & O. S. N. Co........
Russell & Co...
SHARE LIST.—QUOTATIONS.
Paid-¦ POSITION PER LAST REPORT.
Fisse Balancic war) Last Divularul 1477.
$4,400,000 sationofdir. 8 401,902
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. 60,000 3 1263 1952
INSTRANCES,
200£ 53
20 £25 £ 1,250 1258
North-China Insurance Co., Lda..... 3,000 £ Yangtaze Insurance Company, Ld8,000 £ Jaion Insurance Society Co., Ld.... 2,000 China Traders' Insurance Co., Ld...24,000 8 83.338 258 Danton Lusurance Office Co., Ld.... 10,0005 1559 Chinese Insurance Co., Limited.... 1,500 Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld... 8,000 China Fire Insurance Co., Ld........... 20, 00013
DOOK, SLIP and ENGINEERING
STEAM COMPANIES.
૪ [qi 9
-
March 18, at daylight Quick despatch.
March 19, at daylighð. March 31, at 4 p.m. March 30, at noo March 17, at daylight. Quick despatch."
MARCH 18, 1885.
Closing Quotations, Cash,
01,570£ 2 half year, 118-% prem, sellera
-- 510,107
50,000 534,000 $
496,329 100,00% 107,28 106,000s 460,560
Fl. 280 per share
TL 123
$466
j203
buyers
cash
280
35,165.20 297,568.07 820 For 1883 (8340 191,000,0985 for 1893 G
81073
buyers
ex dir.
ex dit,
Credit balance
300$ 508 1,000 200$ 28,711.60
2508 508 909,500.668 1003 203 647,500 $ 100 75206.256 659
depreo fund
HE and M. Storboat Co., L. &,000 $ Indo-Chinn S. N. Company, Limited 18, 387 £10 £10
60,000 shares issTod.
$1,213 10£
10
لله: 100
AR MITSUBISHI MAIL 5.8. Co.
having taken over the NAGASAKI China and Maula 8. S. Co., Ld.... 3,600
en blooked at spring tides of
MISCELLANEOUS.
WORKS, are now prepared to Doux and Hong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ld: 10,000 REPAIR VESSELS, at moderate terms., HK, and Chius Gas Co., Járaited: 1
The DOCK is one of the largest and New Shares best in the East, being 431 feet long and Hongkong Hotel Company, Lt.... 80 feet broad, and having a depth of mater 3,000 shs, issued
Hengtong Ice Company, Limited... of 27 feet and China Sugar Company, Limited.... tidea 22 The SHOPS contain Machine-tools of all Hongkong Bakery Company, Ld descriptions and compound Engines up to Lason Sagar Compan Limited.. 7.0008 100 100 1,000 horse power. The heaviest class of Faruk Tin Mining & Sting Co., IL 5,000 8 work can be undertaken at the shortest Selangors Tin Mining Co., Lt. (S'bai) 2,500 notice.
Akong Rope Manufactory Co., LJ. 3,000B Powerful lifting SHEARS are being prected.
MANH For further Particulars, apply to
Hongkong, December 28, 1864.
4,593,386 half year $20 prem, ex. div., sellers
30% discount
50 ifiaconat
6,683,900 % half year 47 per cent, ex dir.
8100 per share Old $120 per share
200E 1,900LE 9,000 $ 100 1,000 $ 9,000 100 100 1,2508 1008 1008 90,000
6008803608 4,000 $
1203 1253
18,000) 8 100 105.7.10 £8,552. 17, 10)
$,620.70
50
100 all 50" all
Chinese Timperial: 1874.a
6.270 £
H. J. H. TRIPP Agent,
12 1877
16,040
100 all -100
Katus of Interest 8%
-1876.
3,800 1,600 all
报
1881
3,605 12:500) all
3195 Sugar Debentares, 1880
235.83.310 448.11 $10 4,090.06 First year
do. Payable June 30 Dec, 31
Feb. 28 Ag. 31 April & October June16&Dec. 10 Juze & Decem,Į
New 3:80
$100
ouh
3140 p, share, ex dividend 8120
ex div., baguia
$20
nominal
cash
1% prem
SHIPPING
nt 11
REPORTS.
The British steadier Airlie reports: Loft Sydney on the night of the 10th ulto, with which continued throughout Arrived at light Southerly wind and Eino weather,
Port Darwin via the Queensland, Ports on the 3rd inet. Landed mails and passun gors and left for Honokong on the night of the 3th inst 11 pm, 'encountered Westerly and N. W. winds to Danka; thence fresh N.E. monsoon and fine weather to Arrived at 10 am, on the 15th inst. port A
The British steamer Amatista reports. Left Haiphong for Hoilow on the 9th inet. ; had
strong
E. winds and foggy with rainy weather. During the timo ly ing in Heihow Habour blowing N.B. winds with min and foggy weather. After left Boibos on the 14th inst., modorato N.E.
SITRE, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRESCH PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS.
OF
Boda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Gingorade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters.
The Manufactory is under direct and continuous Europear, Aupervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
736
BIRTH."
On the 20th February, at H. B. M.'s Legation, Tokio, the Wife of J. H. Los fa Daughter." Fan,
DAH TERRAMARRIAGE.
At Trinity Cathedral, Shanghai, on the
DEATHS.
Australia, and China.
DORING the last two days, the vessels of B. B. M.'s Navy have arrived at this port. The gunboat Erk, Captain Cochrane, time
in from Swatow on Saturday; the gunbeat
Merlin, Lieut. Commander Brunton, from Canton, and tire corretto Cleopatra; Captain Hippisley, from Amoy, ariyod yesterday,,
Fox information received on Saturday by the Agents here, Mesars Jardine, Matheson & Co., it in believed that the S.8. Glaroy, which was boarded by a Fresh cruiser off Gutzlaff on the 12th, and detained, was re- leased on Saturday forenoon and permitted
to resume her voyage, after forty.sight
wind with dirty, rainy weather throughout 10th Instant, by the Rev. F. R. Smith, hours detention.
The British steamer Zufre reports Ex-M.A., CHARLES LOUIS HENRY IBURG, only perience the weather the Nine, son of J. CH. Iburg, to JANE VIRGINIA pins, when thick weather and rain set in. (JENNY), youngest daughter of the late
The British steamer Hai oung reports: Captain John Towers. Left Swatow on 14th iust.; had moderate N.E. monsoons and fue weather to Single Islanda and thence rainy to port. Steamers ia Swalow at the time of leaving were Cat more and Tamsui. Passed steamer Nan shan off Single Island's bound North.
The F. and A. Co.'s steamer Tannadiced FrsHER, formerly of Hongkong, M. reports: Left Saigon at 8.0 11., on 10th inat; discharged pilat off Cap
Cape St. James,
A SELEGRAM from Shangha, dated the 14th, 12.00 p.m., was publiked by the Day Press this morulas, stating that the French squadron bombarded Chiniai on the afternoon of the 13th, and general- At the Hotel dos Colonies, Shanghai, on engagement was shortly expected - The the 5th March, at 12 o'clock noon, Dr. J. steamer Riangpian was to leave Shanghai
At Yokohama, on the 1st March, James F. PERKINS, aged 53 years, of Hass, U. S. A., of sormus apoplexy.
at 2 p.m., same Jato and proceeded. FasThe publication of this isau commenced, sed Caps Padaran et 6 a.m., on 12th inst.; at 7:55 pm. and anchored in Hongkong at Ga.., e 10th inst. Experienced strong head windy with high confused sea and gloomy weather throughout.
The British steamer Yunyisze reports: Left Shanghai on the 13th inst., at 6.30 a.m.; at 2.10 p.m. passed Gultzlaff; two French mun-of-war and the steamer Glenroy anchored off the Island; light winds from 8.E. to N., with fine pleasant weather,
a smooth.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
The Chinn iad.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 18, 1885.
on the 14th with passengers who desired to witness the action.
H. E the Governer has appointed the following gentlemen to further consider the proposal made by the Hon. A. Lister to establish a casual ward for drati. tutes in Hongkong and to report thereon: The Honourable the Colonial Treasurer, (Chairman); The Harbour Master, or the Acting Harbour Blastor; The Captain Su- perintendent of Pulice: The Superintendent of the Gaol; Alfred Gascoyne Wine, Fa quire
Nathaniel Joseph Ede, Exquire; David Robert Fenton Crawford, Esquiro.
The Political Situation. A private telegram was received by a mercantile honsa bere lato on Saturday, to the effect that the political situation was anaatiafactory, and that, in the event of war with Russia, the receiver of the tele- gram was to act in such and such a manner. As private talograma, however, have been received here bearing a later date in trade in rice, shipped to Canton and the For Bosionng, at 11.30 a.m., on Tuesday, which no mention whatever is made of the southern ports of China, will not be ators the 17th inst, instead of as pre-political situation, it is evident that there fered with. It is much to be regretted
For SWATOW AND SHANGHAT-
Per Yung Ching, at 11.30 a. m., on. Tuos day, the 17th inst., instead of as previously notified.
For SWATOW
riously notified For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
Per Chi
Chi Yuen, as 3 p.ru un Tuesday, the 17th inst, instead of as pre- viously notified.
For MANILA AND ILOILO.-
Per Zufira, at pm, on Tuesday, the 17th inst., instead of as previously notified...
For AMOY AD. MANILA.
Per Emuy at 4:30 p.tc.) on Tuesday,
the 17th inst., &
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW
Per Douglas, at 5 p.m.; on Tuesday, the
17th inst
For STRAITS AND CALCUTTA,
Per Tuisung, at 2.30 p.m., on Wednesday, the 18th inst instead of as pra- viously notified.,
Per Arratoon Apcar, at 2.30 p.m., on Wednesday, the 18th inst, instead
PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COURTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYD NEX
MELBOURNE, &
on Wednesday, ntě pimy uni the 18th inst.,
For SING tiled.
Per
Tas Boho de Japon announces that the
was op til to-day no immediate fear of a that, if our contemporary's statement, be
rupture of peaceful relatious with Rozesia,
TELEGRAMS.
THE ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.".
V LONDON, 14th March. The liquidator of the Oriental Bank Cor poration offers creditors seventeen shillings in the pound before the end of September nzt, in settlement of daims.
authentic, the French authorities did not officially notify the fact. Such a notification would have undoubtedly removed much of the uncertainty which at present exists se to the recent French declaration that rion was to be considered contraband of many -
We regret to hear that Me 0. Waarbaits, Resistant-ngineer of the Government Fite Brigado, who left here on a well-earned „THE GOUDAN.
leave of absence for Australia a few months. BRISBANE, Feb. 25 suco, died in hospital at Melbonne az Grest interest is manifested in Sydney days after his arrival there, frum. livar complaint. Mr Womenius was abont 56 or in the Soudan expeditisa.
Four hundred men have volunteered to 57 years of age, and had been about 20 on the Adelaide contingent, if required. The Government has pablicly thanked them in the newspapers
The news from Egypt is unimportant, and merely consists of morements of the Per Vortigern, at 40p.m., on Thursday, troops, and a few slight ekiruushes.
For SAIGON
the 10th iust
For
OW SINGAPORE & BANG-
For Long Bong, at 7.50a.m., on Friday,
THE NEW DUINIA QUESTION, The sanexation of New Guines question
the 20th inst IN THURSDAY is likely to be adjusted satisfactorily. Both For PORT DARWIN,
ISLAND, COOKTOWN, TOWN- England and Germany will make conves- SVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY &sions. MELBOURNE, &a, &c.--
Per Autic, at 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday, she
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years in the local Government service, frat in the Police force and afterwards in the Fire Brigade. The news of his dosih vas brought here by the S, Sirlie, which ar rived yesterday from the Australian porte.
Drive the enddon squall which swept ovar the Colony yesterday forenoon a young al- battar was carried by the forse of the windi a amongst a monil foot of sparis noored at Aberdeen. The bird was captured in crippled condition by a lukong attacked the Aberdeen Police Station, and, laying been killed, was this morning presented by Inspector Staunton to the Museum of the
stufed, it will shortly be arbibited. This is, we balievs, the first specimen of its kind, captured in the neighbourhood
LOCAL AND GENERAL PANSED SUEZ CANAL -Bothwell Castis, Feb. MAILS BY THE BLITI PACKET 16 Clege, Feb. 19; Teucer, and City Hall, where, after being
King's Oro, Feb, 23; Jean, Fab,
The British Contract Fasket Surat
will be despatched on
TUESDAY, the 17th March, Mails for the United Kingdoin, Europe, and countries be- The 8. Glengarry left Singapore for this
via Brindin; to the Strata Settle part on the 10th iss.
t
́mente,
rusle, Batavia, Burash, deylen, India, The S. & Gels Loft Singspare for this Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. The usust hours will be observed in closing
the Mails, dep
HOURS OF CLOSING
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
port on the 21th The 8. B. Requer left. Singapore for thla
port on the 18th inst. - MAN The S. Devonshire left Singapore for
this port on the 10th inst
- THE 9, §. Ang On want into the Amoy lowing hours are observed in closing
The following
Mails, de, by the British Courser Book on Thursday, the 12th mustant, ~ Packet
Day of Departure
Money Order Office olos Registry of Letters ces Posting of all printed matter and
Noor 9 P.
8 P. DIY closed, except for Law
THE USA corfelte Enterprise, with Ad miral Davis on board, left here for Canton on Saturday afternoon. *-*
A. B. Ma ironclad Agamem ten has arrived.
ROGROUND, or, to be correct, Rool Grond,
which place Sir Charlas Warren's ex- pedition bas arrived unopposed, is on the borders of the Transvaal and BechuaDEM
land, and is the spot whers, in Jaly last, is Bethell, who was then chief of the Frontier Police, was murdered by a non- box of Boer freebooters- which these had made on King Montajao i
cattle. Bome months after this murde; became know the fina Government force of 1000 men, under despatched Sir Charles Warren, to punish Mr Bethell'a
3.10 P.M. Latters may be posted with in Singapore, and will, we believe, remainderers, to put down the Boer filibusters,
Late Foo of 10 conte artil
3.30 2.34,When the Post Office loses there for the present
entirely
and enforce a British protectorate over
3.10 r..Late Latters may be posted THE French corvette Chateau Renaud Bochnamaiandamoog Biz. Charles War.
on board the packet with Late
For of 10 conta until time of 1200, Captain Le Fentos, arrived here ren's Forcon are Meshuon's Volante
this afternoon from Saigon, departure
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