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To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.

FOR SHANGHAI,

The Stouahip

Yangla,

KAMA Captain F. Souza, will bo despatched for the -above Purt TO-MORROW, the 29th Inat.,

at 4 pag

For Freight or Passage, npply to

STEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, March 28, 1987.

557

THEATRE

SHIPPING

ARRIVALS,

THE CHINA MAIL.

March 27, 1887 se, Gorman brig. 27 E. Schwartz, ROYAL, Amor March 25, Ballast WIELER & Co.

UITY HALL

FOR A FEW NIGHTS ONLY! COMMENCING

TO-MORROW EVENING, Tresnay, March 2011, 1887. TEBB'S ROYAL MARIONETTES, W200 must Unique and Bumorons

ENTERTAINMENT

in existouco, -

PERSA OPINIOS

and infant, and 62 Chinese, for Singapore, Mr and Mrs Dougal and native servant, Mr A. Thehorn and native servant for Pan- ang. Dr D. Coore; for Mareilles, Mesars O. Babor and E. Costas; for London, Mre Birty and Manga Dirts, Oummasu D. L. Dickson, E., N. and Miss Vidler.

Per Thibet, from Yokohama, Mr and Mira F. Martin, 2 children and nurse, Mesars W G. Harbor, Punley, O. Framheim, Mes Plus, Germm steamer. from Whampoa Yong Hop, 3 children and native servant, Ping Ching, Climeso gunboat, feam Canton Ab Chan, Mr T Poo Ching and

Autoa, Gornain steamer, from Macro. Orient Gorman baue, from Whampoa. Tuotsaay, British atonmer, from Whara

Don,

ton.

Wolf Germish gunboat, from Canton. Ling Feng, Chinese revenue-orainor, Cup Farrow, Shanghai March

Ningchos, British stessor, 1,735, G. Castle, Saigon, March 22, Rivo and Paddy

-Arnhold, Kärbero & Co.

Port Victor, Britisli steamer, 1,827, A. Willians Stigon March 23, RiceandPaddy.

SIEMSSEN & COM

EN.

QUBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR SHATHILAI FIA AMOX. (Taking Carga de Tussaugers at through rates 1-

for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW-

A huge laugh from beginning te ond CHWAND, TIENCOIN, HANKOW and Perfs on the YANGTSZE).

Fordon Times. Fun reina absolute. Tren tho rien till the fall of the Curtain London The Co.'s Steamship

Diomed,

Daily Telegraph. One of the most exqui-SESSEN & Com Captain BIGLEY, will be catertainments that it is possible to concofve.-Landon Standard. It is bright deantched us above, on WEDNESDAY, the Jech Instant, at Day-ness throughout The London Daily Post.

Night.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Midyents...

Hongkong, March 25, 1887.

562

GLEN LINE OF STEAM PACKĒTS.

FOR SHANGHAL

(Taking Carga de Passengers at through rates for CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, NEW. CHWANG, HANKOW and Ports ou the YANGISZE)

The Steamship

Glenorchy,

Captain Grove, will be despatched as above WEDNESDAY, the 30th Inotant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, March 28, 1887. -

564

THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA FIA AMOY."

The Co.'s Steinship

Diamante,

Two hours of incessant laughter.The Chronicle. Its action is briak and rapid, its dialogue crisp and witty Lind Truth. Its situations perplexing and Oomical. — Enter Acte. Its Dusic bright, fresh and sparsling-cosity. Its top clear and pure, London Era. It is extremely amusing and funay to a degree.Aberdeen Journal

Heinrich, German barqno, 923, TH. Bannan, Hanharg Novotaber 24, General

Marcu, British aleamer, 1,060, A. Ming- Intosh, Nagaki March 22, Coal, — TAKS- SILA COLLIERY AGENCY,

"Diamante." British steamer, 514, McCaslin, Manila March 24, General RUSSELL & Co.

Ingrabot, German atomer, 894, J. P Masaman, Singapore March 18, Rise

and General-Bux HIN CHAN

dard, Foochow March 21, AtGuy 25, and "Pass, Brilish steator, 820, F. D. God-

Swatow 26, Gengra--DOUGLAS STEAMANIP Oo,

Reservo Suat KELLY & WALS- $1.50 Shanghai and Ohiokiang March 22, General, Amay, British steamer, 314, R. Kohler, General Admission Dress Circlo 1.00

and Stalls,

STEMEN & Co. Bok Seats,-

0.50

Children half prica to all parts.. Soldiers in Uniton half price to Back Scate.

SATURDAY, April 2už,. Grand Midday Performance, For LADIES, CHILDREN, SCHOOLS, and these who cannot sikit the Evening Ferfor

manccs...

Araba in charge of Children admitted frov

The Children of the Orphan Aayima ure invited to attend free.

PBILI. KIRBY,

Manager.

Capt. MCCASLIN, will ho despatched for the above

Hongkong, Mareli 28, 1887.

ZETLAND

LODGE.

No. 525,

Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 30th Inst., at &p..

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

General Managers,

Hongkong, March 28, 1887.

FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK.

555

THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED

The Company's Steamer Killarney,

Captain James O'NRILL,

will be despatched for

tho above Ports on THURSDAY, the Sist

Instant, at 8 8. El..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

TUEN FAT BONG,

Agents.

Hongkong, March 28, 1887.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.

The Steamship

Breconshire,

503

W. WADING, Conim'der. will be despatched for the above Ports on or about the 3rd Aprt

For Freight or Prange, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, March 28, 1887.

RS

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. THE following Particulers of SALE of CROWN LAND by Proue Aperion, to be held on the Spot, on MONDAY, the 4th day of April, 1897, at 4 p.m., are published for general information.

By Connaud,

DUS

FREDERICK STEWART,:

Acting Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,

Hongkong 26th March, 1857. Particulars of the Letting by Pabilc Auc- tion Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 4th day of April, 1967, at 4 p.m., by Order of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, of 1 Lot of Orown Land, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years..

Particulars of the Lots

Bale No. Locality.

Boundary Meanme-

ments,

Coromandel, British steamer, 2,518, J. Reores. Shanghai March 24, Maila and Groeral-P&O. S. N. Co.

hibet, British steamer, 1,671, W. D. Mudie, Yokohama March 19, Mails and Geutral.-P&O S. N. Co.

March 28:

Chefe, British stoutner, frans Whampoa Fartratge, British steamer, 294, J. W. Stavers, Pakhoi via Heibow, and Macao March 27, General ADAMSON, BILL & Co. Glenorchy, British steamer, 1,815, F. Godye, Larian vis. Penang, and Singapore March 21, General-JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Gianfrais, British steamor, 1,946,

child," "Me Kin and child, Me Fun Sik Sam and child. Mrs Edwards, Mr. Ah See, I Maloo, Mr. W. Mason, Mrs Low Chung Bee and Burvant, Mrs King Hing, daughter and servant, Mr Tong Foo Tat nd servant, Mr Ab Cheong and servant, Miss M Itsuyao, and 12 Chineso.

Per Phrd Chul homi Kiao, from Bong- kok, 03 Chinese

Deratzen

Per Memeralta, for Amoy, 23 Chinese, and I child for Manila, Me B. T. Dian, and & Chinese

Per Carisbrooke, for Saigon, 100 Chinese. Per Feoksing, for Shanghai, 3 Europestis, and Chinese.

***

Per 4that, for Assoy, 60 Chinese, "Por Ingraban, for Swatow, 400-Chinese,

Por Sonchowo, for Huihow, 30 Chinose.

TO DEPARTAM

Pur Trapanture, for Saigon, 10 Chinese, and 200 Chinese.

Per That, for Coast Perts, 2 Eurògesta,.

Per Chefou for Tientsin, & Chinese,

Per Coramawid, from Hougang for From Shanghai: for Singaporn, Mr and Tenico, Rob H. and Thompsoй.

Mrs Dougal and native servant, Mr A. Thiebar and native for Peng, Me D. Gowrit; for Marseffles, Messrs E. Ó. Babar and J.M. Uaates; for London, Mrs Dirt, and 5-Missen Birts: Commander D. L Dickson, R.N., and Miss Vidler

SHIPPING REPORTS

The Britli stenmer Ningchow roporte | Experienced strong N.E. monsoon and squally weather the first part of passage; latter part moderate N.E. winds and ine weather, y

The Britisk stormer Port Victor ropórie ; Henry monadon and high head aca to Para- cole; fine waither thence to port: On 24th instant, passid steaned

Hongkong.

MEMOS. FOR TOMORROW. Shipping

Daylight, les leaves for Coat Porta Apm-Tangam leaves for Shanghai, 4pEnglish Mail leaves for Posts

of Call and Europa. Palinurus leaves for Sunnghai,

Auctions.

punAuction of Household Furniture Ce at the residence of Capt Drewes, No. 3, Bluo Buildings, First Floor. Amusements. 9p-Performanoo at the City Hall

General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY March 30

p.m.-Auction of Household Furnituro, dejet the residence of Captain G. R. Aiklusou, No. 9, Belillos Torrado. Goods per Tawang undelivered after this

date subject to rent

Goods par Bayern undelivered wier thi

date subject to rent. THURSDAY, March 31:—

List of Contributions to the Canton * Lusurance Offico, Lid, to be sent in

before this date.

Statement of Busions with the Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Co., Ltd., to be sent in before this data: FRIDAY, April 1

Goodo por esperie undelivered after

this date subject to runt. p.m.-Meeting of Zotland Leviga.

A. S WATSON & Co.,

LIMITED

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

& DRUGGESTS; DREGISTS SUNDRYMEN PERFUMERS,

TELEGRAMS

(SUPPLIED TO THE URINA MALL

(Via Southern Line.) LEGISLATION FOR IRELAND

No 7969,MARCH 28 1887.

ACCORDING to the NC. D. Nos, Ais said that the Chiação ao to have atx pow postom stations in the South; one to be in British Kowloon,.another at Mono third, in the Leman Pets, and thres on the Canton river.

LONDON, 25th March, 1887. The Chief Secretary for Treland has an-Tay Acting Governor has appointed, pro- nounced that he will introduce a Land Bill visiorally Mr Mok Mat-cheung, third dealing with leason, and that 16 will be in Chinese Assistant in the Government Can- troduced in the House of Lords immediate tral School, to bo Chinese Oleck and L ly, Another Bill is in preparation, dealing terpreter in the Registrar General's Ofáče, with land parchazenice Mr Wet Pak-tal, resigned.

Mr Gladstone supported Mr Morley amendment in the House of Commons, and, in doing so, duolared that coorcion was not requirer.

Mr Chamberlain favoured the claim for precedends, h

Wa hear that Bir R. Agnew, chief engineer of the Chinese croiser Ping-ching was 50- cututally thrown out of a jibrickaba at Shanghai, and sustained a pompound fras ture of the leg. He is under treatment in the Shanghai General Hospital.

Ws comiad our readers of the opening per

ANOTHER IRISH PRIEST TO BE

"ARRESTED, Another priest has been ordered to be fermiange of Webb'e Marionetter to be arrested.

given in the Theatre Royal to-aloRTOF eroning A midday performance for child- rem pill be given on Saturday, and the children of orphan asylums are invitod to attend from.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

PASSED SCEZ CAVAL OUTWARD BOUND-Chelyd, Jair 25 Ms.

dusa, Feb 20, Strathlocent, March OR

1 Orton, Penbrokeshire, Wyvern The Fonce, instead of holding their athle D. Balduino, Alex, 8: Smats : Cascais sports this year, are to have a series o pedia, Gleneagles, Oppack, Pathan, 11

Be arty, Ricctre, Djeguach Glen kaoting competitions for special prizes pro- garry, Orestes, Kinyomars, 21 | Oder, vided partly out of a fund of their own, Titania, Glenmareen; Aoyue, 20 and partly by somo generous donors outside. HOMSTAND BOUND-Tantalon, Cassandra, March 8 Nurnberg, Postidon, 18; Menelaus, 22 Dardanus, Memling, Gratitude, 25, 59

the Force. Among the prizes is a hand some cap given by Dr Ayres. The compe tition will take place during the second and third week of April.

Importers and Esporters of The S. S. Fangtse, with the Furman Maz of

MANILA CIGARS,

February 20th, was to leave Singapore WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, on Saturday, the 26th inst., at 4 p.m.;

We hear that among the wedding gifta AND

and may be expected here on or about which will be presented to the popular MANUFACTURERS

Bunday, the 3 April This Paket Secretary of the local Dock Company on bringe replies to letters despatched from Hongkong on Jan. 18th, the occasion of his marriage, which, wo

believe

will take place at Shanghai tu

of

ERATED WATERS.

Norman, Samarang March 19, Suggar | Clure, from Saigon, budgeon and THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY The OH. S. Co.'s steamship Palinurus month, will be at handsome silver Kaiver,

THE SHANGHAI PHARMACY, BEN VASTANISHED a.d. 1841;

24, Nanking Rd, Shanghai. BOTICA INGLESA. 14. Escolta, Manila THE CANTON DISPENSARY, Canton. THE DISPENSARY, Froglow,

JARDINE, MATIESON & CO.

The British steamer Thales reports: Diomed, British ateamer, 1,436, W. B.Left Foochow March 24th, Amoy 20th, and 660 Biglay, Laverpol February 5, and Singa Swatu 265. From Foochow to Amoy,

pore March 20, General --RUTITEFIELD & had fresh N.E. winds and fine weather SWIRE

and thenco to port light variable winds and fine weather. Steamers at Fuochow, anHE RONGKONG DISPENSARY zing At Amboy, II.M.S. Leander,

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY

Hongkong, March 9, 1887.

Phra Chads Chom Klar, British steames, 1,012, H. Lightwood, Bangkok March 20, Rice and General-YUEN FAT HONG,The British steamer iomed réporis: Fei-ho, Chinese revenue-orber, Capt. Left Singapore on the 20th of the month, Regular MEETING of the above: A. J. Benth. Amoy March 27,

had strong winds with a heavy san.

A LODGE will be held in FRAGMASONS

HALL, Zotland: Street, ・on FRIDAY NEXT, the 1st April, at 8.30 for 9 'p.m., precisely. Vierrine Bremnes are cordially

INVITED.

Hongkong, March 28, 1887,-.

B

TO BE LET.

With Batly Possession.).

CCI

I SNEEVILLA

PORFULUM.

SILARP & Co.,

Estate Agents

-559

Hongkong, March 28, 1887.

DEPARTURES. March 27:--

Rio Lima, Portugucao gunboat, for Masao, Aoy, for Whampoa

Greyhound, for Hoihow and Pakhoi.. Don Juan, for-Amoy and Manila Enos Sotle, for Victoria (B. C.).

Murch 28:-

Carisbroute for Saigon.

Annie, for Hamburg.

Anton, for Hoihow and Pakhoi.

Orient, for Tientain

Fooluang, for Shanghai.

Velos. for Chefon..

Atholl for Ausoy,

Ingraban, for Swator and Amoy. Soockow, for Hoihow, an

GERMAN BARQUE HEINRICH, Capt. Nautilus, Gerinan gunboat, for Swatow.

BANNAU,

FROM HAMBURG.

of Cargo by the

CLEARED

CONSIGNE Toquested to send Frarancore, for Saigon

in their Bills of Lading to the Endersigned for countersignature, and to take in diato delivery of their Goods from alongside. Cargo impeding the discharge will be at ones landed and stored at Consigness', risk and expense,

STEBISSEN & Co., Agents.

054

Hongkong, March 28, 1887,

GLEN LINE OF STEAM PACKET8.

FROM LONDON, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE

THE S.S. dimnerchy having arrived From the above Foris, Consigness of Cargo by ho are hereby informes that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, are being lauded at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, thenes and for from the Wharves or Boats delivery rany be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded th. less notice to the contrary be given before 2p.m. TO-DAY, die 28th Instant,

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 4th April will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected: Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

Thales, fer Coast Porto, Chefoo, for Tientsin. Sarah Hignett, for London. Else, for Whampoa

PASSENGERS,"

For Ninghow, from Saigon, 18 Chinese, Tor Port Victor, from Saigon, 30 Chinese.

Par Diamante, from Manila. Mr and Mrs Noblo and servant, and 66 Chinese,

"For Ingraben, from Singapo, 11 Ohi nese for Hongkong; and 726 Chinese for Amoy,

For Thalas, from Coast Ports, Muara Maogregor, Laidlaw, Ruse, Hames and Raller, 1 European, und 143 Chinese,

nose.

i

Per Amoy, From Shanghai, &c, 2 Chi Par Fastridge, from Pakhai, &, 12 Ch dese.

Per Genorchy, from London, &c., Mr Morrison, Dr. and Mrs McFarlane, Dr. and Mrs Fahnoy, Mrs Smith and 2 childrou, | Mr Perry, and 50 Chinese, from Singapore,

Chinese.

Por Diomed, from Singaporo, 280 Por Coromande, from Shanghai fór D. Baxora, child, infaut and amah, Mesars Hongkong, Me J. U. Nightingale, Mr J,

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO+H. Grosthesd, A. O Marshall, Mrs Kongkong, March 28, 1887;

Blocks

INSURANCKS

556 Holliday, infant and arab, Mrs C. Maber

SHARE LIST-IOTATIONS.

The British steater Glenorchy reports: Had strong head winds and rough sea. throughout the voyage.

The British stoner Pharu Chula Chom Also reports: Bad moderate Easterly winds in the Gulf of Siam: from Pule Obi. to Varella, string N.E. gae and high sea. thenno to port fresh to moderate mopson and free weather.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will elase

For SHANGHAI

Per Yangtze, at 2.30 p.m., on Tuesday,

the 29th it.

For PORT DARWIN, SIDNEY & MEL-

BOURNE.

Per Ching at 4.30 pm, on Tuesday,

the 29th inst

For HAIPHONG, ****

DEATHS,

Tintain. Hankow. 459

At Shanghai, on Tuesday, 22nd Instant, ELLEN, the beloved wife of John P. Taylor. On the 2nd Instant, on board the P&0. Thames, just after leaving Hongkong,

Jon SINCLAIR, infant son of Robert Burnot, of the National Bible Society of Scotland, late of Chicking and Hankow

The publication of this issie commenced at 7.55 p.m.

The China Mail.

from London, left Singapore on the

21st inst and may be expected here

Denisa the wook ending the 18th March,

costing $500, subsribed for by the Euro on or about the Byth lust pean employees of the Company, from Liverpool, left. Singapore on the 8. S. Co.'s steunship Belcrophon

24th inst, and may be expected here or about the 30th inst

four deaths occurred among the British and The Navigazione General's Italiana Co. foreign civil community, two in the

steamship archimede left Singapore on and sercaty-seven among the Chines the 25th instant, and may be expected Eighteen deatha were dus to fevers, fifteen The Union Line steamer Galley of Lorne to cheat affections, ten la threat affections, luft Singapore on the 25th March, and all cute, nine to infaudilla convulsive di may be expected here on or about the sagen, novon to bowel complaints, saven to 2nd April.

here on or about the 31st inet, w

The E&ASS. Co.'s steamship Airlie maramus, and seventeen to other caRDES,

leit Fort Darwin for this port on the s

20th March, and may be expected here Wrra the exceptions of the times of the on or about the 6th April

The Union Line sleamor Antonu, from Clinero ware, the Suggapan Ira Press be

New York, left Singapore on the 26th loves there have never been so many inst, and may be exported here on or British meu-of-ar in Singapore harbour, before the 3rd proxThere are how nine: the Autocious, Chan- On our fourth page will be found the Be pion, Cleopatri, Satellite, Herobit, Wan port of the Perak Tin Mining Co

derer, Repayr, Swift, and Linnet, and the Er was hourly expected.

The German ganhost Wolf arrived hero yesterday from Canton, and the Portugues HỘNGSONG, HONDAI, ATAU 28, 1887 garboat Rio Luna left for Maino

Por Danube, at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, the WB nuderstand that the Engineer-in-Carry Drake of the late §. S. Normanton,

29th inat.

MAELS BY THE BZÍTEN PAUKST. The British Contract Packet Coromandel will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 20th March, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries La- Fond, vid Brindisi, to the Straits Settle menta, Neticelinde India, Burmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.

The usual hours will be observed in closing

the Mails, &or.

tions or OLOBING

THE ENGLISH MAIL

The following hairs are sbserved in closing Mails, do, by the British Contract Packet Day of Departure,-

Noor

Money Order Office closes, Registry of Letters

Pesting of all printed matter and patterns desSER

Chief of the Imperial Maritime Customs was set free on the 8th instant, his tor (Mt D. Mare Henderson) has made having expitel. thurongir examination of the Gap Ruck, Reef Island and neighbouring sites, in order ascertain the most feasible spot on which to place a Fight for

outhern entrance to this portr Henderson has spent three or four days

DURING the week-ending the 27th March, 170 Europeans and 2,149 Chinese visited the City Bell Museum

HMS. Lannet, Commander Marrack, ar- in this expedition, having returned yes rived at Singapore on the 17th instant Ping Ching (Captain Andersen). So from Hongkong, which she left on the 11th terday afternoon in the lighthouse vessel

far as we can gather, the reasons for the instant. selection of Gap Rock no the best

location for the light have been con-It is notified in Saturday's Gazette that a Grmed. That spot is probably the best despatch has been received conveying situation; but the objections presented M. confirmation ware was by the delay and increased expenSS

In-

Tea Jopar. Herald says that the Singapore Insurancs Co., through de agunte (Memoro Adamson, Bell & Co.) has announced its willingness for a small, additional promium to accept riaks against fre caused by set-

lamporary, other com mological effecta. No doubt, adua var con-

later follow the example of the Singapore Comproy, but meantime itīja firel in tho fak

We observe, that the Shanghal Choral Society was to give a concert on the 25th

instant, the price of finisson being only 50 cent. This is a reduction in the usus)

price of adrcission, and the change Las

the

given rise to a considerable amount of growling on the part of some who wished

to make the performances select, their feel-

volved have to be considered. It is the Board of Ship Liquor Sale Ordinnang. opinion of Mr Henderson that the light Ma D. Marr Henderson, Kugineer-in-Chiefings generally Bnding vent in the expres

on the Gap Rock could not be got ready to the Chinese Imperial Customs, left here vion. A miserable lifty seati for three years from the date of the

P.M.---Minil closed, except for Late commercement of the work. That is to in the Foolang to-day for Shanghai. We should not our local society reduco ita 3.101..-Letters may be posted with of the Lighthouse were to begin in the Lager-COMMANDER D. L. Dickson, of the Wi note the arrival here to-day in tàs

Lettersay, assuming that the constraction buluve he will return here shortly prissa 1 Late For of 10 centa until autumn of this year, the light could not be

3.30. Wheil the Post Offico closes it antil the ruins of 1600. Ofenaise, Firebrand, arrived here in the P & O. Gleidrey of Mr Sowell 8 McFarlans,

entiraly 3.40 P. Lato Letters ray be posted this would fall in with the expressed Dos steamer Coromandel from Shanghai M.B., U.M., and MoFarlane, Mrs Mor

on board the packed with La wish of the Secretary of State for the yesterday, For of 10 conta until time of Colonies, who, not having any speciel departure,

Last Dividena

Manon 28, 1987;

Closing Quotations,

Nes. of Shares.

FINAGE.

Faid PosTION PUB LAST REPORT.

Roverw Balances.fward

BANKS.

Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. 80,000

120 all 8 4,500,000

25,313.48 a120/ for year, working af to Dec. 31 786 150% prem.

North-China sztuce Co., Ld... 6,000

Yangtaze Insurance Conipany, Ld... 8,000

all£

Rumi

Building Pluto's

: 52

·PUBLIC AUCTION

120-160 90 173 16,400) 1 Union Insurance Society Co., La..... 10,000. The Leak,

China Traders Insurance Co., Ld24,000) £0.33 Canton Lisurance Olies Co., Lal10,000

-- 1,500%

251

255

2:15

1

ELEGANT ENGLISH MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO, &d

LANE ORAWFORD & Co, have been

instructed by W. S. ADAMA, Bar M.., to Sell by Public Auction, at his Residence, Forest Lodge, Caiae Road, on WEDNESDAY,

the 6th April, 1857, at 2 p... HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &a.

comprising

Chinese Insurance Co., Limited. Hongkong fire hisumuce Co., Ld... 8,000 thing Fire Insurance Co, Ld20,00 Singapors Insurance, Company, Ldi 40,0303. The Straits-Fire Instrutice: Co., Ld 20,0-03- The Straits Insurance Co., L30,0008

STEAMBOAT COMPANIES.

K. G. and Mamboat Co., L40- Douglas Steamship Co., Lunited 20,000 $ Indo-China S, N. Company, Limited 13,397

60,000 shares issued

31,912 € Chios and Manila S. 5. Co. Lett. 500

MALSORILASKOUK

Tkong & Whampoa Dock C, Ld. 12,500 1:

and Chininas Car Limitsde New Shares...mumiin. L longing Hote: Company, L. 8.

Drawing Room - KOONIZED TAPESTRY BUTTS,ESTRY CURTAINS, BRUSSELS 3,000 CARPET, INLAID CRESTONKER, OVERMANTLE GABALIZE, ENGRAVE,

O Sugar Company, Luan. Linging fue Umpany, Limited Hongkong Batory Company LA CGV Swear thinny, Leited. Parsk Sugar Cultivation Co

5,000 7,00

Dining Room MAHOGANY MURG000 COVERED CHAIRS, CARYED OAK SIDEBOARD, EXTENSION DISING TABLE, ELECTRO-PLATED CHURKEY And GLASS WARE, &c. &c. Perak To Mip & 'ny Ouma 5,0003

Bed Rooms ASH BRn-new SUITE, BRASS BAD TEADS with Spesa and Honts HAIR MATTBENSES, MAHOGANY with Minnon FRONT, SO

WARDHAAS Nursery BOS BEDSTEAIS, WARDROUES, DERMINI TABLI, CHIRE, C., &

Struly-OAE WRITING TABLE, ESORÍ Torks, Quarga, BOOK CAREN,

A GRAND PIANO, IKON Exama, og HOSENKRANZ

BUNDRY STORES and WINES.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,

Auctioneers G Hodgkong: March 29, 1897,

Pinjon & Buights Dua Sanatan Mining Co, apibrozinis kapala HK, & Kow. Wharf & Godown Ga 17,000

'kong Rope Manufactory Co, T. 3,0003 H&M Glass Manufactung ... L008

3,800

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interest in the shipping trade of Hong-Means Russell & Co inform us that the kung, thinks it advisable to wait until Union Line ataamer Antonin, from New 1890 for the light, and thereby obtain York, left Singapore for this port on the it by paying one third of its cost. But

sich delay is not in accordance with the 26th inst, and raay be expected to arrive wishes of Hongkong merchants and on the 3rd prox. steamer agents. The Engineer of the

Customs, therefore, has kept this steadis Hongkong contingent of Customs

rison, and Mr Ahmed Fahay, M.E., C.M.,

and Ms Fahmy, all of the London Mis

on. Me and Mrs McFarlace and Mrs Mors ran hara been appointed to North China, and Mr and Mrs Fahmy go to Amor. Me MoFarlane is the son of a well known min

|sionary of Nów Guinea, and dir Ábmid-

Fahmy is an Egyptian and a convert frou

Tun Mano Tulpendente says that owing to

ly in view; and during his surveys and officers (according to the Shangh papers) Bahordadaatar, explorations of the last few days, Mr were to leave Shanghai by the Coromandel, leaderson has employed every means and Ningpo, as they are to report in of macertaining whether or not su al-Hongkong by the 1st April. ternative scheme could be hit upon.

the birth of the first son of the Ruyal Prince Don Carlos (newa rescivod by wire:

Upon an island situated abuit a mile Tre Chinese cruiser and lighthouse tender by the Governor on the 21st instant), Bearor Hongkong than the Gap Rock Ping Ching (Captain Anderson) arrived the 23rd, 24th and 5th were observed as which, by the way, it is proposed to here yesterday frouz Canton. She will public holidays & Te Deum in thanks christen Jabilce Talaud to Engineer-

in Chief is of opinion a powerful liga leave here again tomorrow alteruron for giving was sung in the Cathedral on the can be placed which can easily be seer, Amoy and go from there to Shanghai.

23rd, when the Consular body were pra

||over Gan Rock hy visuals coming 10 Ware informed that the next A, D. Q. per. ani, after which a reception was held by

and which will ful51 ales the require-

ments of navigation equally with a light formance will be given on Wednesday, the the Governor in Government House. The on the Cup Rock liselt. This alternative 13th April, when will be produced a come Boval olid, who is styled the Prince scheme will cost for less than a light on dieta entitled A Comical Countess and of Pairs, has received the name Luis the Gap Rock, and can be completed in the comedy Old Soldiers, by Byron. little more than a year. It is stated

that Reef Island is altogether unsuitable, Mr Costen, who has been a pilot

* Filippe, the name of his grandfathor, the

* present King of Portugal,

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but that Jubilee Island will doubtless play of the P. & O. Ce for fourteen years, Nor many people are aware, we think, plove to be the final selection. We may is among the passengers who go home in the thore in each a thing in Tar Osthay as a add that Captain Andersen is decidedly Caronwinch Els goes home, we beligre, bravery; yet such an establishment exists of the opinion that Jubilee Island is the

best location, all things considered, and ou sick leave. He will the stoœaded by Mr in Shanghai, and from a description which as_ Mr Henderson whose ability and A. J, MoCnatin.

has appeared in the Shanghai Hemsey, wa

observe that good draught as is being ture-

a the tablehnent is known as the Empire Bre

experience are certainly very great→ considers that may possible objection On Saturday evening the members of the od auf in considerable quanities. The ch could be met by supplementing the Kowloon Docks Recreation Club gave t powerful light on Jubilee Island by last of a serio svall and toexpensive subsidiary light dances which have been

on the Gap Rock, everything appeurs (07225

series of muntlity coopers and wery, and was developed by the Hall and

enjoyable Holz Co. in 1860 from the

point th that as the scheme for the and popular with the members and that by My Hoary Evais as far ultimate approval of all parties concern- friends. Their audeos the sasson will no edir llogueraen, of course, Las first doubt ssd to their renewal next winfor

16 report so Sir Robert art on the

whale question; and it may be that Sir John Walsham the British Mimster,

Tas Chinese cruiser

may have something to say on the sub. | Farrow), which acute Ject In the meantime, it is gratifying Shanghai, wil band to find that a thoroughly practical and

the direction of

exhaustivo fattigation as been come Customs, in prov

bleted of the aclities presented by the

lacia le te taigabourhood, nod that

favourable and atolligest decision is

(Cistal

ikdy soon to be arrived strand will be employed in similar service.

think

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to which the

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