Intimations.
IMPAIRED VISION,
LAWRENCE & MAYS'S PERFEUT PEBBLES
Are clean, cool, & preserving to the bu
TR. LAWRENCE'S VISIT TO HONG-
M LOW WILL TERMINATE ON
THE 21ST SEPTEMBER. HONGKONG HOTEL (Room No. 20), August 31, 1888.
CONSULTATIONS FREL
SPECTACLES V. BLINDNESS.
1232
Vos is justly described as the most important of car senses, and its fosa is re- garded as one of the greatest afflictions to which mankind is subject.
It is, therefore, of paramount iraportatco that we shouk carstully as our sight whilst perfect, and that when, unfortunate ly, the help of Spectacles is felt to a no- cessary, the finest care stand by taken in the selection of those.
The late grauent Gonist, Dr. Soalberg Wh, testified that he had no hesitation that the haphazard plan of sales. ting Spestanka -employed by sme Op cana-was frequently atum led by serions that eyes were often pers antly injured, which might, by skiful actopuation of glasses, have bean preserved
for gooth.
Writon
S. R. Guney, Page, FORROS
Harrasturat-Law, Singapore,
I have mad Cussen for twenty youre, and havn hesitation in saying that, thos80 supplied me by yun are the best. I have ever
worn.
I wear them with much satisfaction and comfort, and find the frames are exper cially convenient.
To Memrs. Lawnɛser & Mavo, Hotel D'Europe, Singapore.
LAWRENCE & MAYO, OPHTAMC OPTICIANS, Opticians to the Pranspal Ophthalmic Surgeons in England and Intha) Opices: -Oki Doud Strent, Losnos.
3&4, are Stevil, CALCUTTA. 22, Rampart How, BOSIBAY
Mails.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMIPO, ADEN, PORT SAID MARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON
LINU,
MADRAS, CALDITTA.
AUSTRALIA.
AND
N. B.-Caryo can be taken in through filia of Lady for BATAVIA, TRIESTE, YORK AND HAMBURG, NEW BOSTON,
SPECIE ONLY LANDAR AU PLYMOUTH.
THE PENINSULAR ANS ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship ANCONA, Coin W. J. WERDER with 1 Must Mala, will be despatched from this for LONDON free, if SUEZ CANAL and usual Poria of Call, WEDNESDAY, 26th September, at Noon. Cargo will be ressived on aimed at
4 p.m.
Parcals and Specie (Gold) at the Oslice untit
4 p.m. on the day before sailing. Bur further Particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply a thin PENINSULAR &
ORIENTAL STEAM Navida
mes Comeasy's (fljen. Hongkong
The Cutenti divi Vidar of Puunges aro repured to be
to shipment. 2 deciasol prior t Shippers are particularly request to note the terms and conditions of the Com- pany's Black Hill of Lading.
Passengers desirous of insuring their bag- zage can do ou on application at the Co- paay's Office.
1527
E. L. WOODIN,
Superintendent. P.&O. S N. Co. Olies.
Hongkong. September 18, 1828
Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEX100, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE,
VIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
HE Steamship ARABIC wil be duspatched for San Francisco, vie Yokohama, on THURSDAY, the 27th Instant, at 8 p.m.
Conncation being ade at Yokokawa, with Steamers from dhanghai and Japan ports
All Parcel Packages should to marked to address in fall; and same will be received at the Company's Office, until 5 p.m. the day previous to exiting.
First-class Fares gruntod as follows:- To San Francisco
100
To San Francisco and return,
Available for 6 months ...
Liverpool
To Liver
To London ***
ILT
...$200.00
350.00 325.00 330,00 Fo other European points at proportion- ate rates. Special reduced rates granzed to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service and the Imporisi Chinese Customs, to be
who have
obtained on applicatione paid full fare, re-
Passengers embarking at San Francisco for Chine or Japan (or vice versa) within one your will be allowed a discount of 10%. This allowe doca.net a
tapply to through fares from China
Europe.
and
Muils.
U. S. MAIL LINE,
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THROUGH TƯ NEW YORK, Cza OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING At Yokohama, AND SAN FRANCISCO,
THE U. 8, Mail Steamship (ITY OF PEKING will be despatched for Sic Francisco vta Yokohuns, on TUES DAY, the 19th September, at 3 p.m., taking Passengers and Freight for Japsu, the Uaitis States, and Europe.
Through Balls of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Purts, to
to San Francisco, zo Atlantic and faland Cities of the United States, vik Over
d Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Donerare, and to ports in Mexico, Central atl
South herics, by the Company's and connecting Saviers.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by aß traña-Atlantic loss of Steamor,
Sari
THE CHINA MAIL.
Notices to Consignees. To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
THE AS. Prigga, Captain F. NAGR
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignces of Cargo are hereby requested
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
THE following Particulars and Conditions
FOR SHANGHAT.
The Steamship
Yauzte,
Capt. Tassen, vill be despatched for the above Port on TUESDAY, the 18th Inst.,
signature by the Undersigned, and to take to send in their Bista of Lading for chunter of SALE of CROWN LAND by P. at 4 p.m. inimmediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given bofore4 p.m. To-Dax.
Any Cargo impeding her discharge will be landed into the Godowns of the Kow. LOON PIER AND GODOWN Co, and stored at Consigneca' risk and expoñso.
No Claime will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods rermining undelivered after the 20th Lost. will be subject to rent,
All broicu, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 20th Inst., at4p.m.
No Fire Insurance has boun effected.
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents.
1532 Hongkong, September 14, 1888.
ELIO Avenos, to be held on the Spot, on TUESDAY, the 23th day of September, 1888, at 3.30 p.m., are published for general information.
By Command,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Cai Hongkong, September 15, 1988.
SHIPPING.
1546
FREDERICK STEWART, Colonial Secretary.
ARRIVALS. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
September 15, 1888:-- Hongkong, 13th September, 1888. 1539
Amigo, German steamer, 771, T. Bruhn, Particulara and Conditions of the Letting Saigon September 10, General. Wizten &
by Public Auction Salo, to be held on Ca TCESDAY, the 27th day of September, Bisamo, Italian steamer, 1,450, A. 1888, at 3.30 p.m., by Order of His Ex- Caguasso, Bombay August 26, and Singa- cellency the Governor, of ons Lot of pure September 8, Genstal.-VALLO WITZ & Crown Lard, in the Colony of Hong- | So. kong, for a term of 5 years.
Boundary
Молиго-
ments,
Particulars of the Lot.
350,00
325,08 330.00
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION | Tigistry edits
COMPANY, LIMITED.
30.
First-class Fares granted as follows --- To San Francisco
$200.00 Tul Francise, and return,
avlatde for 6 months...) To Liverpool To bondag
...
To other European polota at proportionate |
qual Quel bal gnal ty cabour of the Army, Navy, Civil Service į and the Imperial Chinese Costums, to be obtinet on application.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
C
THE Company's S.S. Taiseng, having
arrived the above Ports, Con
Paseigert, we are paid full fare, re-signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed Gulmenting at San Frans for China or that their Goods a heing landed at their Japan (ar"nice care) within one year will be rink into the Godowns of the HONGKONG allowed a dount of 10%- This alcance AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN Co., does not apply to through jares from China LD., at West Point, whenes delivery may Ant Fars to Burope.
Profgat will be received on board antil 4 m. the any previous to Rating. Parcel Paounges will be recived at the office and à p.pk, asing day; al Parcel Pack Les should be wito address in fol; valine of same as requi
Omanlar Invoices to accompany Cargo destinel so peats beyond San Frauenči, in the United States, onld be sent to die Company's Utives in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Franding.
For hunter information as to Punjagə and Fraight, apply to the Azony of the Company, No. Rúa, Queon'e Proud Central
C. D. HARMAN,
A pout. Hongkong, August 20, 1988.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE.
1434
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANT, BLACK
SEA & BALTIC PORTS;
A180,
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON,
BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON & SOUTH AMERICAN
PORTS.
THE COMPANY's STEAMRES WILL CARK
be obtained.
Cargo cranittikit
undelivered after the
15th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has boon effected.
Consiguçes are also requested to prosont
Run!
Budiny Mount
No. 63 Cap
Canter.is
Thibet, British steamer, 1,671, G. W. Atkinson, Bombay August 29, Goueral- P.&O. 5. N. Co.
Choysang, British stammer, 1,194, Bal- hornie, Swatow September 14, General.- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Don Juan, Spanish steamer, 652, J. M. Marquez, Manila Sent. 12, GeneralBRAN-
Cheang Bye Teng, British steamer, 923,
1 Lot Parker 620 300.300 150,000 310 1500 W. Gr-Scott, Singapore September 6, at
9.15 p.m., General.-Bus His CHAN.
Hailong, British steamer, 783, J. 5. Roach, Foochow September 11, Amoy 12, and Swatow 14, General.-DOUGLAS STRAM- smir Co.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
of SALE of CROWN LAND by Pe- following Particulars and Conditions
By Command,
all Claims for damages and/or shortages noteic Ancrios, to be held on the Spot, on later than the 25th instant, otherwise they THURSDAY, the 27th day of September, will not be recognized.
1888, at 4 p.ro, are published for general Bills of Lading will be countersigned by information.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, September 12, 1888.
STEAMSHIP DJEMNAH.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
.
1510
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London,
FREDERICK STEWART,
Colonial Secretary, COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 16th September, 1888. 16-10 Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on THURSDAY, the 27th day of September, 1889, at 4 p.m., by Order of His Excel. luncy the Governor, of Two Lots of Crown Land, in the Colony of Hong- koug, for a term of 75 years.
Particulars of the Lots.
ox 8.S. Munch, from Antwerp, ex S.8. Bumawul, from Havre, 4X 5.8. Copernic, and from Bordeaux, ex S.S. Maric, in connection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Go-vith the exception of Treasure and Vagables-are
are being landel and Registry Locality. stared at their risk at the Company's Gedowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo will beforwarded on, unless intimation is
via received front the Consignees
before 1a.m.
1a.m.Townnow (Wednesday), the 12th Inst., 1
Billa uesting it to he landed here.
the Uudet
will be counterargned by
Goods remaining unclaimed after WED- NESDAY, the 19th Instaut, at Noun, will be subject rent, and landing changes at vau cent per packet per diem.
All Claima nust be cut m to me on or
Boundary Meumro-
F.
Bacol Ridge, ft. 1 ft.t Building Month sti
Luts
Austin
No. 9 Ares
2.
1.
Bquan
$
Merlin, British gunboat, from Canton.
DEPARTURES.
September 15:- Farmest, for Amay and Tamsui Teheran, for Singapore and Bombay. Visayas, for Amoy and Manila. Ningpe, for Shanghai. Choysung, for Whampoa
CLEARED.
Nyl Ghau, for New York, Jason, for Singapore and London: Taiyaan, for Kube. Alcine, for Ivihow and Pakhoi. Baitan, for Coast Ports. Antons for Hoibow and Pakhoi. Phra Chula Chon Klao, for Bangkok,"
PASSENGERS, ARRIVED.
Per Amiga, from Saigon, 60 Chinese.
[No. 8020.-SEPTEMBRE 15, 185.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. 4.m.-Haitan loaves for Coast Paris. Noon,Phra Cheda Chom Kla
for Bangkok,
MEMOS. FOR MONDA
Auctions.
FIYs men were brought before Mr Wods. house, in the Polico Court to-day, charged, at the instance of Sergeant Duncan, with laves public gambling in the hound 204 Queen's Road West, The complainant end ho ortored the hunsa referred to as three o'clock yesterday afternoon and arrested the men, at the same time seizing a quan.
4 p.m.-Auction of One Lot of Crowntity of the usual gambling gear. Evidence
Latid.
was also given by inforiners, who stated Meeting,
that they had provisuely got access to the p.m.-Meeting of HK. St. Andrew's house without question and had scen gam Society in the City Hall.
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED.
OUR NEW SEASON'S LOWER AND VEGETABLE
SEEDS
FL
bling going on. The defendants were onch Gned 210, with the alternative of 21 days' hard labour.
Barone Mr Sercombe Smith, in the Police Court to-day, Mak Ataci and Kwok Áfuk, both bawkura, woso charged with assaulting and attempting to rob a trador named Choi Aman. The complainant said that while he was walking in Hollywood Read 7.50 poetorday evening he was set upon by throa
ARE NOW READY. Flower Parcels of 50 Fackets, price, $1000 Vegotable n
51
6.00
of 20 of 15 " Single Packets at list prices.
SPECIAL FLORIST'S SEEDS. In Packets of six or more named varieties,
i
viz.:-
CLOVE PINKS PANSIES PHLOX - HOLLYHOCK-POLTULACA, VERBENA AND PETUNIA.
MIGNONETTE MAQUEL (The New Variety).
PRICED CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION.
THE DONGKONG DISPENSARY. 30th August, 1888.
1418
The publication of this issue commenced
at 7.26 p.m.
The China Mai
|
mon. He was seized by the quono from
bobind, pepper was thrown in his eyos and he was then thrown down. The men did
not succood in stealing anything from him. After hearing further evidence his Wor
ship sentenced the second prisoner to air mouths hard labour, and bound over the first dofendant under two aaraties of $20 each to be of good behaviour for six montha, in default to be committed for one month.
Á TELEGRAM of August 8 from the cor- respondent of the Daily News at Barlin sags:-The Emperor Frederick has left his memoranda to his wife an her private pro perty, as is proved by his own writing. His disry is now again in the Emprese Fruderick's possession. Some voluxmer coutairing purely military notes have been given to the State archives by her Majesty.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1888. Imperial Institute. The promoters of the
TELEGRAMS.
FRANCO-RUSSIAN AMITY.
PAZ, 6th Sept. Russian naval officers who landed at Saint-Nazaire received warm ovations,
THE GOVERNORSHIP OF INDO. ORINA.
It is understood that Sir Sommers Vine proceeds shortly to India on behalf of the
Institute are sadly in want of funds, the rosponse from the colonies having boon very poor, and it is presumed that the of Bir Somers Vine's mission will bo object
to canvass the native princes and wealthy Dative merchants of India.
The Government will appoint a Governor Preston (fifty-two and
Per Bisayno, from Bombay, 269 Chinese. | of Indo-China to-morrow, Per Thibet. from Bombay, 18 Chinese.
Per Don Juan, from Manila, Mea Baan
and son, Miss Julin Lisaso, 7 Europeans, 1 native, and 65 Chinose.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
PASSED SUEZ Canal.
Per Cheang Hye Teng, from Singapore,UTWARD BOUND:Bordcatz, August 10;
40 Chinese.
Per Hailong, fruto Coast Ports, Me
53.0 190 200 17,3tosses Pape, and 141 Chinese.
3.6216 230 8719,13623020
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM SOURABAYA AND BATAVIA.
AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS before FRIDAY, the 21st Instant, or they THE Compas
AND LUCUACE.
N. 1.—Cungu can be taken on through Bak j
of Luling for the prosipal placca in RUSSIA.
Septetaler, 1888, at 10 a.m., the Lon- N THURSDAY, the 27th day of
py's Steamship BRAUNSCHWEIG, Cape 1. Bubzekien, with MAILS, PAS. SESGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will have this port above;
calling at GENOL Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be receive ou tar
4 1 mstil
Spacie and Parcols natil 3 pm. on the 26th September. Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Auror's Office), Coutonta and Vale of Packages are required.
The Steamer has splendid Accommodation, and carries a Doctor and Stewardess. For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents Hongkong, September 1, 1988.
1.45
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBUTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY,
MADRAS, CALCUTTA, ADER, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS
OF BRAZIL, AND LA PLATA;
1730
will not be recognised.
No Pins Insurance has been effected.
G. 198 CHAMPEAUX,
Agent.
Hongkong, September 11, 1888.
A7
Not Responsible for Debts.
THE Company's 8.5. dimora, having the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Gooda Are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF &
I.D., A
at West Point,
1517 Gonow may be obtained.
either the Captain, the Agente, nor LY dwners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Loughang Harbour:--
C. C. CHAPMAN, American ship, High- burn.--Pustau & Co.
EMMA T. CEAWELI., Amer. barque, Capt. A. S. Pendleton. -Russell & Co.
FRANCIS, British ship, Captain Guo, L. Bray.-Master.
HE CHEONG, British barque, Capt. T. C. Thomeen.Kon; Cheong Tai.
HEVER, German ateamer, Capt. Dethlef seu-Siemseen & Co.
Moyaowa, British ship, Captain Theo. Corning-Sionissen & Co.
WM. H. CONNER, American ship, Capt. J. R. Batman.-Pustru & Ca.
To-day's Advertisements.
WANTED AGENT to represent a Manu
delivery
whence
Cargo romaining undelivered after the 22nd Tustant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Consignees are also requested to present Claicos for damages and/or shortages not later than the 30th Instant, otherwise they will not be recognized.
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, September 15, 1888.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
The Steamship
Frigga,
DEPALTED.
Per Formosa, for Amoy, 1 European, and 100 Chinese.
Por Telieren, for Sisgapore, &a., 3 Eury- peans, and 340 Chines
Per Fisayas, for Amoy, 80 Chinese, Per Niwipo, for Shanghai, 2 Europeana, and 20 Chinese.
TO DEFAET.
Per Jasun, fur Singapore, 2 Europeaus, and 620 Chinese.
Per Taiyuan, for Kobo, 3 Europeans. Por Haitan, for Const Ports, 5 Euro- peans, and 200 Chinese,
Per Alvine, for Hoihow, 80 Chiness. Per Anton, for Hoihow, 70 Chinese. Por Phrs Chula Chum Klas, for Hangkok, 17 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The Italian steamer Bagno reports. Had fresh S.E. winda throughout.
The British steamer Haifoong reports: From Fouchow, towards Amoy, light N.E. wind and fine weather. From Amoy, to
Svatow, no
moderato N.E. winds and wards 1541 fiue cae weather. From Swatow to- wars port, light variable aire and fino weather. Steamers in Foochow, Fayet and Jason Steamer in Amor, Norden Steamers in Swatow Meefoo and Choysang.
Capt. F. NAGEL, will be despatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 18th Instaut, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents. Hongkong, September 15, 1885,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
1545
The Co.'s Steamship
fstory of SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. Knowledge of English desired, but not in- aispensible. Address: POWELL & BARSTOW, Albion Place, Blackfriars Bridge, Lon- don, S.E.
NOTIFICATION.
1538
CUSTOM HOUSE, Kowloon, 15th Sept., 1888. OTICE is hereby given that THURS-
LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX, DAY NEXT, the 30th Instant (8th
DUNKIRK AND ANTWERP.
Muon and 15th day), being the CHINESE MID-AUTOMN FESTIVAL, will be observed
and Stations,
Haitoony, Captain ROACH, will be y despréched Jar the above Forts on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Inst.,,at 10 am.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers, Hongkong, September 15, 1688.
(11035 Day, the 27th September, as a HOLIDAY at the Kowloon Casted THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP
YN THURSDAY,
All Examination of Cargo MELBOURNE, Commandant BONNEroy, and Clearance of Junks will be suspended with MALLS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, Ami CARGO, will leave this Fort for the slore plcess
and Specis will be registered for Orego London un woll as for Marseilles, and tc- cepted in trait through Klasseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Orders will be granted until
will be received on board until 4 p.m., Specie and Parcels until 3 pata, an The 26th Septembar, 1888. (Parcels are not to be sent ou board; they must be left at the Aquagy's Office.)
1639
Contents and value of Packages are re- quired.
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.
G. DE CHANPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, September 14, 1888.
NOW PUBLISHED. UDDHISM: ITS HISTORICAL,
ASPECTS, BY
Joptions to sexompany Cargo BUDDHISMICAL AD POPULAR
dostined to points beyond San Frat cince,
in the United
Company's O, nhould be sent to the
cdressed to the Collec
tor of Customs, San Francisco,
For farther information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company. No. 50A, Quear's Road Ventral,
ERNEST J. EITEL, PH.D., Tsd.
THIRD EDITION,
REVIEZD, WITH ADDITIONS.
on that date.
1537
THE
F. A. MORGAN, Commissioner of Customs.
HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY,
LIMITED.
BE Public aro rospectfully informed OPENED for PUBLIC TRAFFIC OF WED- NESDAY, 30th May.
WEEK DAYS.
The JARS RUN as follows between Sr. JOHN'S PLACE und VICTORIA GAP :---
11
LF
8 to 10 am. Avery quarter of sạn hour. 12 2.
half hour. 4 u 8 st
quarter of an hour. SUNDAYS.
DOWN CARS between 8 and 10 am. for First-class Passengers only.
past 12 to past one every quarter of an hour, and from 4 to 8 p.m. every quarter
of an hour.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
MAILS will close:- For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
Per Haitan, at 8.30 .., on Sunday,
the 16th ins
For BANGKOK.
Per Phra Chula Chom Klas, at 9am., on
Sunday, the 16ta inst
For CANTUN.-
Por Powan, at 9 a.m., ca Butaday, the
10th inst.
in
THE ten d'oinck secelerated express from Euston to Edinburgh on August 8 per- formed a remarkable feat. The engine with six coaches left Orowo at four minutes past one, and accomplished the journey to a half miles) fifty minutes. Leaving Preston at 2.20, it drew up at Carlisle nt-3.60, hning Siteen minutes before time, baving run the distance frum Preston over Shad Rolls (ninety miles) in aibaty minates. Tizis is claimed by engi neers as beating every provious record.
The Penang Castle says-At a recent sitting of the Dutch Second Chamber, the Minister for the colonies, is reply to an in- torpellation, stated that Government intend to keep the concentrated position they have takon up in Acheou, and that a lot of amall built and sent to Acheon to stop the im- powerful engines will be portation of contraband of and
war, a-sharp look-out on sever
con several steamers which Somo smugglers. The Verona, with the ENGLISH MAIL are known as very bad.
Glamorganshire, Glenogle, Prometheus, 28; Bentenue, Priam, Benley, 31; An tenor, Kaisou, Nestor, Yanytst, Lydks September & Cyclays, Elektra, T; Hee-
Neckars
Regal, 11.
HOMEWARD BOUND:Cascapedio, Aug, 14; Cassandra, 28; Clenfruin, 31; Anchises, Glinartney, Sept. 4; Daphne, 7 Dio med, Glencarn, Iraouaddy, Marioneth
· shiré, Stanmore, Marcio, Ï1.
The
steamers with
of August 17th, left Singapore on of our local ship-or-nots, whom the Dutch Tuesday, the 11th inst, at 2 pm, authoritics avspect of being very old offend- and may be expected hore on or abont ers in this respect, bad bettor take this Sunday, the 16th inst, This Packet timely intimation to heart.
brings replies to lettera despatched from Hongkong on July 5th,
The old proverb, better late than sovor,' O. & 0. Co.'s 2. 8. Arabic, with the has just been illustrated by a striking me AMERICAN MAIL of August 21, loft:
iost.
Yokohama on Thursday, the 13th der instance. Ninety-seven years ago inst, at 6 p.m., and may be expected come person, now unknown by name, hors on or about Wednesday, the 20th posted in Paris suumber of the Gazette
Converselle,
directing it to Monsieur X, in Morges, Switzer'sud, but the The China Shippers Mutual S. N. Co.'s newspaper did not arrivo at its destin
afion until last week. It
tor doli- Liverpool, left Singapore on the 10th
very over since January 1701, had get instant, and rasy be exposted here on or mixed up with a bundle of other neve
atoamer Ningchow, from Glagow and Gazette, which had been wait that the
about the 16th inst.
The Glen Line steamer Giengyle, from papers, and was found with its cover and address alill intact amidst a heap of rub London, left Singapore on the 11th inst,, and may be expected here on at is to the Morges postmaster, by whom bish in a garrat. The finder conscientiously or about the 17th inst. The O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Menelaus, from it was as conscientiously forwarded to the
Liverpool, left. Singapore on the 12th inst, and may be expected here on or about the 18th inst
ORDER OF CHOLAL SERVICE AT ST. Jon's
CATHEDİLAL.—10TH SUNDAY AFTRE
TRINITY
Matins:-Voluntary, Andante, Spohr;
family til Kving at Morges So unique a specimen of postal integrity de serves to be exhibited in a postal museum, or would not be out of place amongst the curiosities in the Newspaper Museum at Auchen,
Pecially
AMSTERDAM claims to have become the Venito, Kempton Paalme, Weldon, principal market in Europe for tobacco, in Rimbault & Crotch; Te Deum, Boy-consequence of the excellent quality of the tou Smith; Benedictes, Garrett; An- Sumaira tobacco, which is sought for thoro thews, Swest is thy mercy, Lord; by buyers from all parts of the world, os
Rayton Smith; Hymn, 196
by the American cigar manufac tary, Interludo.
the large amount of Dutch waters he BrenzongFealms, Tarle, Cook & Bey-capital invested in the plantations of Suma- wood Magnificat, Barnby; Nunc ra, Java, and Bernice. The crop of 1887 ons Dimittis, Foster; Hymans, 240, 181 and the largest hitherto known. Sumatra sent 14; Voluntary, Offertoire, C. Sangs to Holland in 1877 138,000 bales, value
2,660,000Z., as compared
ared with 125,
1.25,000L, 1896. North America slonu purchased in the Dutch market for 1,160,000. The THE Tramway Co. will run down-cara la-
measure taken by the English fovernment, morrow between 8 and 10 am, for first asing 35 per cent, as the limit of water to be added by the tobacco manufacturers, class passengere only.
was a severe blow to the sale to England of Messus Adamson, Bell & Co inform which is very great. Borneo is now bagin
Jara tobacco, the absorptive power of Per Fyrern, at 4.30 p.m., on Monday, that the Canadian Pacific Steamship Co.'sing to send some tobacos of excellent
For BOIHOW & PAKHOL-
Lur Souchow, at 9 n.., on Sunday, tho
16th ins
For AMOY & MANILA.-
Per Don Juan, at 3.30 p.m., on Monday,
the 17th inst.
For BANGKOK-
1414
the 17th inst
For KOBE..
Per Tartar, at 5 p.m., on Monday, en
17th inst.
For HAIPHONG.---
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANIA VII AMOY.
Too Co.'s Steamship
Zafro, Captain TALBUT, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 19th Inatant, at 4 p..
For Freight or Passage, apply to - RUSSELL & Co..
General Managera. Hongkong, September 15, 1888
1+43
THE GIBB LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SYDNEY. AND MELBOURNE. (Taking through Cargo for QUEENSLAND PORTS, ADELAIDE, TASMANTA, NEW ZEALAND, &c.)
The British Steamship
Tartar,
Captain Bauer, will be despatched as above on
or about the 6th Proximo."
Attention is directed to this Steamor's comfortable Saloon and State Rooms, afford- Single Tickets are sold in the Cars; Fiveing excellent Accommodation for First- Cent Coupons and REDECED TICKETS at the class Passengers. Office of
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co., General Managers..
Hongkong, September 8, 1882,
1596
Trico,
$1.00 LANE, URAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, August 20, 1881.
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
C. D. HARMAN,
Ayert.
60 & 62, Queen's Road, Bongkong, September 15, 1888,
1234
Fare to SYDNEY or MALBOVENE, $150. For Fraight or Passage, apply to
GIER, LIVINGSTON & Co., Managers. Hongkong, September 15, 1888.
1543
17th inst
For STRAITS & CALCUTIA.---
Per Taisma, at 2.30 p.m., on Tuesday;
the 18th inst
Ler,
in
steamer Abyssinia, from Vancouver, arquality, and the produce of British North rived in Yokohama this morning.
Borneo is looked forward to with much intorest. The dividends of the more im-
160
per cent.
Dr. Dobarck writes to-day-The baro-portant Sumatra tobacco Companies makes even beer a poor investment, The Deli Per Clara, at 5 p., on Monday, the meter has fallen in the neighbourhood of Company paid 109 per cent. per annum, Shanghai, apparently owing to the approach and the Arendsburg Company as much as of a typhoon. The weather is fine hero, but warm and rather clau elsewhere.
THE Pioneer says:The Maharaja of Ulwey has applied for the services of a Frost an advertisement in another column British officer to advise and assist him in Per Khisa, at 11.30 am, on Saturday, it will be seen that Thursday next, the 20th putting his army in a thoroughly effiotout inst, being the Chinese mid-autuma festi-State his offer to aid in the defence of the
Frontion having been accepted by the Gov val, will be observed as a holiday at the renment MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKSE, Kowloon Customs and stations, and all ar- Simla on Tuesday for Jummu, where he of Indie. Major Mellies left
will consult the Maharaja ut Kashmir per- sonally on the question
For BTRAITS & BOMBAY,
the 22ad inst.
www.
The United States Mail Packet City ofmination of cargo and clearance of junks
Peking will be despatched TUES
DAY, the 18th Instant, with Mails will be suspended on that day. for Japan, San Francisco, the United
States,
State troops in the achome of ferce. Kashmir is
"tba
other
which withda, Honolulu, Pern, & DIVINE SERVICE POR SHAMEN :-On Sunday place, as the Government of India er
will be closed as follows-
3.15 P.M. Registry ceases.
2.30 e. Post-Office closes, but Corres-team-launch carrying the Bethel flag will army is in a positioning in the use of
The
wlamdevj
system
in
etter off then":
Durbar several thousand stand of morning between 9 and 10.30 o'clock the rifles some years ago; but the existing to benekt by an pondence may be posted on board the Fecket with, Late Fos of 10 cents extra call alongside any vessel hoisting code pan then Tho re-arming of the Native
improved Pasture until the time of departure, nant O, to convey men bore to 11am. this phat will be on a larger scale than was Army service at St. Peter's Seamen's Church at first anticipated. Not at but at least 65 the three Presidencies will regiments. returning at about 12.30.
receive the Martini Houry by January 1st, This includes the Native Cavalry, to the Martini carbine will be issued. The Government of India
about to develop aasheme for providing employment for native soldiers who may pass into the Heserve Colonel S. Leigh Hunt, Super- intendent of Family Payments and singa, Madras has been placed on special
schenzo.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. ----
iritish Contract Packet Ancona will be despatchext on WEDNESDAY, the Ho Assa, miller who arrived here yotter 26th Inst, with Mails for the United day by the s.5. Almora, was brought before Kingdom, Europe, and countries be
yond, via Brindia; to the Straits Bettle Mr Wodehouse in the Police Court to-day Benton, Netherlands India, Barmall charged with attempting to steal a fellow. Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Balta, and Gibraltez
passenger's bez while the owner was suffer.
whom
The usual hours will be observed in closinging from sca-sickness. The sentence was duty at Simla in connection with the
the Mails, &s
kiz months' hard labour,
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