Entertainment.
WEBB'S
ROY
OYAL MARIONETTES.
Notices to Consignees.
SHIRE LINE DE STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE 8.8. FLINTSHIRE, FROM THIS EVENING, HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON,
THE LAST PERFORMANCE
O
Beauty and the Beast,
AND THE FRESNT PROQRAMME,
THE ITALIAN FANTOCCINI, THE CHRISTY MINISTRELS and the Beautifu! Pantomime of
Beauty and the Beast, Changing into the Harlequinade;
after which
MRS. AUSTIN POWER will appear in her TOPICAL SONG,
'I CAN'T GET A GOOD NIGHT'S REST;'
Grand The whole Concluding with s
Transformation Scene, Entitled The Palace of Dow Drops in the Grotto of Stalacta
Reserved Seals may be secured and Booked at Messrs. Kelly and Walsh'n.
PRICES OF ABsuscion --
Dress Circle and Stalls, Pit,
$2.00 $1.00
PENANG AND SINGAPORE. CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in-
formed that all Goods, are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Kow. LOON WHARF & BUDOWN Co. at Kowloon, whence andfer from the Wharvas delivery may be obtained.
Optional Carge will be forwarded un- lom notice to the contrary be given before Noon TO-DAY.
No Claime will be admitted aftor the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 7th Instans will be subject to ront.
All Claima against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 7th Instant, or they will not be re- cognized.
No Fire Insurance has been effected Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co..
Agents. Hongkong, March 1, 1889.
Intimations.
VICTORIA PUBLIC SCHOOL, YOKORAMA.
THE CHINA MAIL.
[No. 8151-MAUost 2, 1889. Por Thales, from Tateanfoo, &o.. Messrs.or the Eratara division of the county, (not A SHOOTING match between the Garrison
Sir D Curris, metabor for the Division). Mr Marries it the last general election, polled 3,004 votes againes 2,195 cant for his Liberal Daienist opponent.]
|To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements. Forrest, Rawclife and Lauts, and 270 Chi- by the rottement as we et arst supposed of Olab and the Police, ten aside, took place
FOR SALE.
Apply to
CLERK OF WORKS.
BROADWOOD GRAND PIANO, WANTED A COMPETENT MAN, A CAR- PENTER by Trade proferred; niso n $150; Dush.
FORSLAN who can speak Chinose. Applica tions by Lattor stating Wages, &o, to be MA, S. JOHN H. HANCOCK, GE, 3, Beaconsfield Arcade. Hongkong, March 2, 1889.
'B. C.,' OPTION OF THIS PAPEL Hongkong, Marolt 2, 1889.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
407
HE Dudersigned has received instruc tions from the OFFICIAL AJMUNISTKA- Tox to Sell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 5th March, 1889, at 9 pm, at the Residence of the late Mr. FRANCISCO DA Sa No. 20, Elgin Street,-
THE WHOLE OF THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c.,
comprising -
UKRTONNE-COVERED DRAWING-ROOM
SUITE.
ENGLISH MARBLR-TOP ROUND CENTRE T., CHIMNEY GLASSES, CONSOLE GLASS, OIL PAINTING, PICTURES, CHANDELIEU, | LAMP, BRONZE Praunes, and ORNAMENTS, 394 CADET and HRATH Ruos.
EXTENSION DUONG TABLE, ENGLISH-MADE MAHOGANY SIDEMARD with GLARS BACK, WHATNOWS, CHAIN and Easy Casins, Dis. FEL DISSEAT and TEA SERVICES, and Glass- WARZ.
DOUBLE IRON Beistead, WARDROBES, GLASS BOOK CASES, ENOLISH-MADE ESCRI
and WASHSTANT).
nis SCHOOL, situated in a veryORE, MARGUR TOP BUREAU with GLASS
healthy position on the Blufe, pro- tides gord EDUCATION FOR BOYS from
8 to 17. Boarders ake. Prospectus with
Children price; Soldiera in Uniform will | Ofties of this Peper. be admitted to the Tit at half prica.
U. DERMER, Manager. Hongkong, March 2, 1889.
330
391
Notices to Consignees.
GLEN LINE OF STEAM PACKETS FROM ANWERP AND LONDON.
THE Steamship Glengarry, having arrived T
C. I. HINTON, M. A., Oxos, Head Master.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF EXPIRY OF OPIUM FARM.
HE Exelasive PRIVILEO of BOILING and PRITALING OPIUM and SELLING and RETAILING UNUM so Boiled or Propored will CEASE on the 28ru DAY or FENEUAY, 1889. No bailed or prepared Opiura par chased from us or our Licenacen con be used after the 3rd day of March, 1859, at Noon, without the consent of the New Holder of such exclusive privilege as aforesaid.
Dated 26th January, 1889.
from the above Ports, Consignces of Cargo by her and by the S.S. Bolland and Lavigato l, irom New You, are hereby informed that their Goude are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hong. KONG AND KOWLOON WHARD AND GODOWN Ulu, L, at Kowloon, whenen delivery 181 may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before. 5 p.m. TO-DAY,
Cargo remaining undelivered after the
4th March, will he subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been ciluted. * Consignors are also requested to present all Claims for damages and or abortages not
Inter than the 11th March, otherwise they will not be recognized.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Oce
Agents.
Hongkong, Fabrosty 25, 1889,
350
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
THE Company's 8.8. Wingang, having signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Gods are being landled at their risk into the Godowns of the HovaRONG AND KOWLOOK WHARF AND GOLOWN Co., Tax, at West Point, whenos delivery may be
obtained
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 5th of March will be subject to reut
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Consignees are requested to present all Claims for damages and/or shortages not lator than two weeks after arrival of the steamer, otherwise they will not be re- cognized.
Bills of Leding will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, February 27, 1889.
371
STEAMSHIP SAGHALIEN. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
JONSIGNEES of
KHOO TEONG POR,
AND CLEAH TEK SOON,
Opium Farmers.
No. 7. WYNDHAM STERET, YOARD AND RESIDENCE.
COMPORTABLE HOME
B
FOR SINGLE GENTLEMEN. MODERATE Trums.
Mas. KJELLER,
Froprietress. Hongkong, January 26, 1889.
161
buut to
399
STEAM FOR -SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, POXT SAID, MALTA, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON:
N.
A1240,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA
AND AUSTRALIA.
B.-Dargo can be tahan on through Hill of Lading for BATAVIA PERSIAN GULE PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, AMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON.
SPECIE ONLY LANDED A PLYMOUTH.
1 SEMI-GRAND PIANO, by COLLARDA PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM TAGS COMPANY's Steam-ship & COLLA LD.
with На PEKIN, Captain P. Hor Majesty's Mails. wit: he despachod from this for LONDON, vid BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL, on WEDNESDAY,
at. Nuon. 13th March, 1880, at
Cargo will be received on board natil 4 p.m. on the day before sailing.
Parcela and Specie (Gold) at the Office until 4 p.m. on this day before sailing.
1 HAND HARMONIUM.
1 MUSICAL BOX.
&C., so., TARMYOY SALE. —Às customary.
&c.
Hongkong, March 2, 1889.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer.
THE BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SINGAPORE.
410
The British Steamer
Beulavers, Capt. WEBSTER, will bo despatched us abre on TUESDAY, the Eth Instant, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be transhipped at Colombo; Tea and General Cargo for London will be conroyed via Botabay withoat transhipment, arriving un week later than by the ordinary direct route
il Colombo
regarding For further Particulars FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply to the PENINSULAR & OstaNTAL SERAM NAVIDA- FOR COMPANY'S Utics, Hongkong.
The Contents al Paise of Packages are | required
to be declared prior to shipment. Shippers are particularly requested to 411 acts the terms and conditions of tho Com-
pany's Black Bills of Lading.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, March 9, 1689.
DORAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR LONDON VIA SUBZ CANAL
The Co.'s amaliy
A tenor,
Passengore desirous of insuring their bag. gage can do so un application at the Co- pany's Office.
K. L. WOODIN,
Superintendent.
P. & O, S. N. Qu's Offico,
Hongkong, March 2, 189.
405
Captain it, will he despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 7th Eastant.
Passengers for Ecuore desiring to pro- DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, ceod OVERLAND, can, on application to the
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION IN Unduraigue, have their Tickets endorsed
A
LIQUIDATION.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
PAYMENT OF 6ra DIVIDEND).
OTH DIVIDEND of 6% on all
CLAIMS against be loNGKONG | BRANCH OF THE ORIENTAL BANK CORPORA- TION, which bare been approved by the Court of Chancers, will be paid at the TON, LIMITED, HANIAL BANKONDORA Bees of the NEW URIENTAL BANK CORPORA TH 17TH MARCH NEXT.
Cxport are requested to apply to the Bunk for theic Dividends and to produco! the letter they hold from the Official Li- quidator, admitting their Claims, in order What the Payment of the 6th Dividead may be endorsed therent.
PAYMENT OF FINAL DIVIDEND IN ADVANCE UNDER DISCOUNT.
THE OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR be arrange-
most with TuR ASSETS REALISATION Co. is prepared to Pay IN ADVANCE to CREDIons willing to receive such Payment IN FULL DISCHARGE OF THEIR CLAIMS tho Dividend of 5% payable in DISCOUNT the year 1890, UNDER OF FIVE-TWELFTHS PER QENT.
OXEDITORS who are willing to accept Pay- ment of the Final Dividend less discount as above are requested to communicate with the Undersigned BEFORE THE END OF THE CURRENT MONTH.
E. W. RUTTER, Agent for the Official Liquidator, Oriental Bank Corporation in Liquidation QUEEN's Roar, Hongkong, February 6, 1889. HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL TRAM-
Cargo from London es Steamships Tamise and lunché,2, from Havre ox 3.5. Marché, and from Ber- deaux ex 8.8. Congo and Byriand des Tergues in connection with the above Stea.
mer, are hereby informed that their Goods
with the exception of Opium, Tressure and Valuables-are boiug landed and stored at thoir rink at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immedi ately after landing.
Optional Cargo willboforwarded on, unless intimation is required from the Consignees before 5 p.m., To-Dax (Thursday), request- ing it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigued by the Undersigned,
Goods remaining unclaimed after FEI- DAY, the 8th March, 1889, at Noon, will be- subject to zest, and landing charges at
one cent par packet per diem.
12
WAYS COMPANY, LTD. TIME TABLE.
WEEK DAYS.
11
235
8 to 10a.m. avery quarter of an hour.
2 p.m. half hour. 3 10 710
quarter of an hour. THURSDAYS. NIGHT TRAMS at 10.46 and 11 p.. SUNDAYS.
10.40 a.m.; 125 to Sp.. every hall hear
3 to 7 p.m. every quarter of an hour. Special CARS may be obtained on appli- cation to the SUPERINTENDENT.
Single Tickets are sold in the Cara; Five-
All Claims must be sent in to me on or Coat Coupons and KкDECED Those at the before the 9th March, or they will not be Office. recognised
No Fire Insurance has been effeciod.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
MAGEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
Agent
General Managers. Hongkong, January 2. 1989,
Hongkong, February 28, 1889
364
To-day's Advertisements.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP AFGHAN, FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, FENANG AND SINGAPORE. ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Kowloon WHARF & GODown Co. f Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wherre delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless to the contrary be given before Neos! notice TO-DAY.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowna, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 5th Prox. will be subject to rent at the rate of one cent per package per day.
All Claims against the Steamor must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 5th Proxime, or they will not be re- cognised.
Ny Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, February 27, 1859.
370-
for surrender al Algiers in exchange for Coupon Tickets to BEANSEILL (by Trans- atlantic Company's exprese boats), and thonge to Paris or Losos. Algiers is 28
hore steso from Marseilles, and thenco to London occupies about the same time. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Aucts.
Hongkong, March 2, 1889.
LIMITED,
CHEMISTS.
Dakin Brothers' Compound Syrup
of the Hypophosphites.
A Nadicable Tunic for the nervous system and digrative organs, in every respect equal to any of the mach advertised 400 Srkop of the PornoSTHITES.
formula is on the label, and is constant and unchangeable.
NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (Posta & RUHATTING UNITED COMPANIES.)
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANO & BOMBAY, Having connection with Company's Mail Steamers to ADEN, SUEZ, FORTSAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, (LEGBORN), and GENOA; all MEDITERRANEAF ADRIATIC, LEVANTINE AD SOUTH AMET CAN PORTS, Up to CazL40. Tiking Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN GULF ned BAGDAD.
The Co.'s Steamship
Bormida will be despatched 48 above on FRIDAY, the
8th Instant, at Noon.
At BomBar the Staninors are discharging in VICTORIA's Dock.
408
For further Particulars regarding Freight || and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Oo.,
Agents. Hoogkong, March 2, 1889.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON FIA SVEZ CANAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Juson, Capt. ULUGAN, will be despatched as above ou
FRIDAY, the 8th Iuutant.
Passengers for Buxera desiring to proceed OVERLAND, VAN, on application to the Under- signed, have their Tickets endorsed for surrender at Algiers in exchange for Coupon Tickets to MARSEILLES (by Transatlantic Company's express buata), and thence to PARTS OF LONDON. Algiers is 28 hours steam from Marseilles, and thence to Lon- don occupies about the same time.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, Hongkong, March 2, 1889,
AUSTED HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
401
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN,
SUEZ, PORT SAID,
BRINDISI AND TRIESTE.
DAKIN BROTHERS' CHEMICAL FOOD,
DR
The
SYRUP OF THE PHOSPHATES OF IRON, LIME, POTASH AND SODA.
An exceedingly useful preparation for growing children, aids healthy develop. L and fortifies the system against disease.
DAKIN BROTHERS' OXXGENISED SALINE POWDER.
Aperient, Cooling Refreshing.
Of great value in preventing and remor- ing any derangement of the stomach or
vor.
412
22, QUEEN'S BOAD CENTRAL. TELEPHONE No. 69. Hongkong, March 2, 1889.
Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Droners will be Responsible for any Deht contracted by the Officers or Oren of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:-
ADAM W. SCIES, Americau barque, Capt. A. D. Field.-Rusell & Co.
PACTOLUB, American ship, Capt. Th. D. Burnham. Pustan & Co.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
March 2, 1889: Kun Lee, Chinesestr., from Whampoa. Frejr, Danish steamar, 410, 0. A. Lundi, Haiphong Feb. 27, General-ARNHOLD,
KARDILG & Co.
Thales, British steamer, 820, Banter, Taiwanfoo Feb. 25, Amoy 97, and Swatew March 1, Genera),DoveLÁS STEMIT Co. Canton, British steamer, 1,11, J. Bram-
JARDISE, MATHESON & CO.
nebo.
DEPARTED, Por Exert, for Montang 9 Chinesa. Per Nerbudda, for Saigon, Mr-H. Tsy fon).
Per Verona, for Nagasaki, Mr 0. Uki; for lingo, Mr Tong. Fob Tai; for Kobe, Miss Sharp, Blours Finnuy, March, and All Por; for Yokohama, Mr Max Fisher, and Mr D. R. Arai
TO DEPART Par Arabic, for San Francisco, 18 Euro- peans, sud 18 Ühine
Pur laitan, for Swatow, 250 Chinese; for Amuy, Mr and Mrs Max Gachel; for Fonchow, Mr and Mrs A. Bayors, Mr F. H. Dalby, and Mr Charles J. Š. Makia, Por Alwine, for Hoihow, 80 Chinese, Per Chm Fa, for Swatow, 1000 Chinese, Per Krang Lee, for Shanghai, 1 Furo- pean, and 260 Chiness.
SHIPPING REPORTS The British steamer Thuler roports: Taiwanfos to Autoy, light airs, sinooth sea, and foggy to Chapel Laland. From Chapel Island to port, heavy rain and squally. Amoy to Swatow, fresh breeze and sen, weather cloudy and overanst. to port, moderate N.N.E. bronza, overgasz and hazy.
Steamers at Amoy, NordhusaAG, and American frigate. Steamers at Swabow, Fooksung, Sekiang and Atrejoo.
Sentor
The British stemor Canton reporte Had moderate to fresh N, W. breeze, sud fair weather from port co port.
FOST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For SHANGHAL
Per King Los, at 9 a.m., on Sauday,
the 3rd inst. For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
Por Kashgar, at 11.30a.m., on Monday, the 4th ist, inatoad of as previously notified.
For SAIGON.--
Per Cicero, at 4.30 p.m., on Monday, the
4th inst.
For HAIPHONG.-
Per Fajr, at 3 p.m., on Monday, the
4th inst.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW,
Shipping. Daylight.Haitan loaves for Coast Ports. Daylight.-Occidontal & Oriental B. S. Cc.'s Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San Francisco.
MEMOS. FOR MONDAY. Shipping.
Noou. Kasiyer leaver for Straits,
Miscellaneous.
Goods per Glengarry undelivered after
this late subject to rent.
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
H
LIMITED,
ISTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
at Kowloon thie afternçon. The ranges war 200, 40 and 500 yards, seren shots. at onob. The result was a victory for the Police team by 48 points, they having beat their opponents at every range, as follows: open-200 yards. 28 points; 400 yards, pointer 6 yards, 18 poisis, The Police shot with carbines, and their opponents with rifles. The highest individual scores were: for the Garrison, Borgt: O'Leary, I., 92; for the Police, Constable D. Baclennan, 91 There was a strong wind from the Eaat; and the weather was very foggy,
THE SITUATION, Herr von Boettecher for Gerusny, ing the Trade Congres at Berhit, anid tho e as no reason to four pay disturb asca of the peace of Europe.
LOCAL SNT GENERAL.
PARSED SUEZ QÀNATU DUTWARD HOUND Ket, Jun. 11; Ehren-
»
fels, 16; Nester, 29; Olcsfinius, Feb. 1; We have been requested to insert the ful Trifas, Parent, Moray, &; Bmarty, Titlowing item: As Victoria Cellugs will Thyra, 13: Gle-gyle, Ningchow, not be ready to be opened by H. E. the 15 Anadyr, Bellerophon, Glamorgan-
an,
inat
December 26th.
shire, Badsworth, Antonio, Sussex, 10; Governor for a few weeks, and as the Pries Distribution cannot conveniently bo Lydia, Spindrift, 22; Cyclopa, 20. HOBIKWARD BOUND Yorkshire, Feb. 8; forthor postponed, the Head Master will Ulysses, 12; Teleaches, 15; Memancuth-distribute the prizes at the Government shire, Pelyhymia, Foscidon, 19; Day Centant School, without ceremony, on arn, 26.
Tuesday, March 5th, at noon. Donors of The P. & steamer Reisir-i-lad, with the prizas, parents of boys and perzone inte English Mail of February 1st, left rooted in oduension are invited to be pre- Singapore on Wednesday, the 27th out. This is a very shuffling way of ulto, at 6p.., and may be expected getting out of a difficulty. Why could not here on or about Monday, the 4th the Governor have come forward and agsin acknowledged in a straightforward mannor This Packet brings replies to that the new school was not finished got. letters despatched front Hongkong on owing the system which cumpelled
with the AMERICAN MAIL of Fohrmary the work
of the material from Home, so that
done aight bo
at The P. M. Co.'s steamer City of Sydney, the Govorament to got a large part 4th, loft Yokohama on Thursday, auch expense pad with an littlo oxpedi 28th ultimu, at daylight, and may he expected here on or about Wedusaday, tion as possible? Why not have done this, instead of getting the Head-uaster and the The Canadian Pacific Co.'s sir. Abyssinia scholars to assemble like a lot of conspiratora Jeft Vancouver for Japan, &. on the to get over the work of priza distribution it were without the kuowledge of the Government! Tho N. Q. L. Bermida loft Sirgapore on the Bird ulto, and may be expacted on or about the 3rd inst.
Union Line sterner Balcarves Brook, from Hamburg, left Singapore on the 25th ulto, and may be expected here
or about the 4th inst
The
the ith inst.
19th ulte.
The O. S. S. Co.'s... Telamon, from lávor- paol, left Singapore on the 26th alto., and may be expected here on or about the 5th March. The D. D. R. steamer Fringa, from Ha
barg, left Singapore on the 28th Feb., and may be expected here un er atout the 6th March. The steamship Arratoon pear, from Cal. cutta, left Singapore on the 28th Feb., and may be expected here on or about the 6th March The 0.8.9. Co.'s ateamoship Hector, from Liverpool, eft Singapore on the 27th Fub., and any be expected here on or about the 7th March, The Austro-Hungarian Lloyd S. N. Co.'s steamship Amphitrite, from Trieste, left Singapore on 28th alt, and may be expected here on.or about the 7th inst The E. & A. S. S. Co.'s steamor Guthrie left Port Darwin for this port on 27th Fob, sud may be expected hera ca or about the 8th March.
The .a. Dacan left Bombay for Hongkong
on the 21st Fut.
i.s
Ma H. M. Hillier hogs to acknowledge with thanks the following snbscriptions from Hongkong to the North China Famina Relief Foud :-
L. M. W. & 0, RW.......$ 20.00. C. O. Clarke
G. H. B. Wright
F. Dodwell
per Basil Mission
25.00
25.00
25.00
28.13
Dr Chalmers.....
300.00
$123.13
72T, 304,65
THE amicable cession of Pei-tang, the occupation under favouring circumstances of the new site, and the quashing of the Protectorate will certainly have a good effect upon the Catholic mission. Now that they are avered from aggressive political influences, greater facilities, confidence, and toleration will be accorded by the Chi nese officials, literati, and people, and we are confident the varions: missions will soon recognise a wide and beneficial change in their relations with the Chinese Bupire. Chinees Times.
THE Chinese Times says: The Seventh Prince is reported to be recovering in health, at any rate now transacta cfficial business, and bis part in the conduct of it is enntinuour and laborious, as he is espe AVE JUST RECEIVED ORDER OF CHORAL SERVICE AT ST. JOHN's cially referred to is particular matters. His brother, Prince Kung, is not in good CATHEDRAL-QUINQUAQESIDIA SUNDAY. THEIR
Matins:-Voluntary, Baccarole, Weler; health, as a serious disorder, formerly abat Venite. Ruasul &c.; Te Deam, Wooded, hus returned, and he issaid to suffer much The Sixth Prince is, ward ., p. xu; Jabilate, Garrett from the effects of it.
ANNUAL SUPPLY
of
LAWF GRASS SEED,
AND
SWEET CORN.
A. S. Watson & Co., Limited, HONGKONG DISPENSARY. January 15th, 1889.
MARRIAGES.
83
iu F Anthem, O Saviour of the however, looked upon by many as e World Kyrie, Minsa de Angelis; coming mar, when the assumption of full Bymn, 210 Offertory, 587; Volum power by the Emperor requires the Seventh- to keep more aloof from the responsibilition tury, Interlude. Evensong Voluntary, Andante, Smart; of public business.
Palins, Crutch & Hervez; Cantato, Elopkins; Deua Misereatur, Hopkins; Hymus, 274, 200 & 15; Voluntary, Prelude and Fage-Back,
Os the fourth page will be found a very interesting account of the ceremony at the Emperor of China's wedding.
1s connection with our weekly Share List, we are informed that business has since been done in Rupe shares at $120 for
On the od Instant, at St. John's Cathe-March. dral, by the Rev. W. Jounings, Colonial Dhaplain, ANDREW CHABLES MORE, son of Tas Ageut of the Austro-Hung. Lloyd's 3. the late Captain Robert here, to Kark, N, Co. informs us that the B. S. Amphitrite, daughter of the late Stephen Rusves, of Clavedua,
Somersetshire.
from Tristu, left Singapore for this port
On Feb, 18th, at H. B. M. Consulate, on Tauraday-afternoon. aud afterwards at St. Andrew's Church,
A TELESA to the Shen Pao says that ou 23rd February an Edist from the Empress appeared at Peking ordering that on the Occasion of the Emperor's marriage and accession Prince King, a kún-wong or Prince of the 2nd Order, and the members of the Tsung-li Yaman, should daring the second moon of this year appoint a day for an entertainment in the Yamon to the foreign Ministers, Their Excellencies. Shioda Sabure, Envoy of Japan, M. YOG Brandt, of Germany, 0. Denby, of the United States, Sir John Walebam, of Great Britain, A. Conmany, of Russia, Rodriguca Munoz, of Spain, G. Lemaire, of France, Verbeghe de Nawyer, of Belgium, etc, on which occasion cang stulatory presents of silk, etc., should be given to them. Presents are also to be sent to thoes. Foreign Ministers who ate absent from
L
Chafus, by the Ros. W. J. Willams, J. We understand that, although the allot-Paking Jada sceptres called ju-i (as you
C. JonesTON, of the Imperial Maritiment of shares has been made in the Elec wish) will form part of these gifta. Customs Service, to FRANCES E, cldest daughter of S. Dunkley, Es, The Grange, tric Light Coy, owing to the very great Ir is said that the Viceroy (La Bung Chang, has, at the instance of the Commis Creston, Northampton.
number of applications (1895 applicants), siz appointed, decided to purchase one it will take some time to get "the Letters of ironclad fort to be constructed of rolled l'he publication of this ixme commenced allotment cons out.
armour plate, to carry two short guns, and to be erected at Wei-hai-wei. The cost is at 8.35 p.m.
Tuz Arst spoon competition of the Houg reported to be fixed a £60,000 sterling
The result of the experiments. complete.: Long Rifle Association at 900 yards took at Meppen, Spezzia, and in France has steel an iron) place this afternoon and was nou by Mr shown that compound (...)
armout, atael armour, and chilled iron F. S. Collins with a score of 83, Mr C. (Grusons of Magdeburg patent) armour is Lædds being second with n acore of 30. pronounced superior to rolled iron, a rolled iran does not arrest the projectiles, There were 14 competitors.
is more easily perforated, and allows the shell to explode with disastrous effect dur- ing or after perforation.
The China lail.
EONGKONG, SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1889,
TELEGRAMS.
[SUPPLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL.]
(Fin Southern Ine.) THE TIMES AND THE PARNELL COMMISSION.-
LONDON, 27th February, 1889. Pigott is missing and a warrant has been iesued for his arrest; mostwhile the Com mission: has adjourned.
ATTACK ON THE GOVERNMENT POLICY.
DIVINE SERVICE FOR SHAMEN-On Sandey morning, between 9 and 10.30 o'clock, the steam launch carrying the Bethel flag will call alongsido any vessal hoisting code pon- nant C., to convey mon ashore to 31 a.m. service at St. Peter's Seamen's Church, returning about 12.30.
If the new armour clad turret is to be exposed to the fire of ships, carrying from meh to 0.2-inch" or 10-inch guns of great power, the Chinese would have been safer with material possessing the utmost obtain able power of resistance, Rolled fibrous iron was an excellent material ion years ago, but has gone out of fashion since the A MEETING of the Hongkong Literary and Creusot steel plates first proved their superiority at Spazzia, and virusva's chilled Debating Society, will be held on Monday iron prated how the inspact of slot could next at which the rules drafted by the be reaisted by a rasterial combining extreme hardness with toughneas. If over the
In the House of Commons Mr Juhn Committee will bo considered. Thereafter Wai-hai-wei turret is attacked it will be by
ner, Shangbai, Fubruary 26, Genaral. Morloy moved an amandment to the address there will be a discussion on Bas oor in heavy canson firing projectiles at an initial
mutual benefit or otherwise?"
Alwine, German steamer, 409, Samuel. but the main part of his speech consisted of course with the Chinese been to our locity of from 1,850 to 2,100 fest per sen, Pakhoi February 7, and Hoihow 28, General-WIKLER & Co.
Bormida, Italian steamer, 1,499, Emilis
an attack upon the Government for the prison treatment of commoners and the
Wirara bleasing a Cantom House is! Our
There is such a beautiful intricacy neighbours in Tonkin are in raptures over
A lady,
Do Negri, Bombay February 9, and Singa-alleged police assistance given to the Times.
Mr Balfour replied in a powerful speech, theirs
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, (Taking Varge at through rates to GALwadt, Haiphong February 28, Rico and vigorously defending the action of the Go-in the working of the institution.
LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWANFOO.
The Co.' Steamship
Thales,
Captain HuNess, will be despatched for the above Porta on TUESDAY, the oil Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, March 3, 1869.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI
OUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT' und ÁDRIATIC PORTS.)
The Co.'s Steamship
[_Amphitrite, Capt. L. LeuresION, Will be denpatched as above on MONDAY, the 11th Inst, at Noon.
For further Particulars, regarding Freight and Passago, apply to the ACENY of the Company, Praya Dentral
O. BACHRACH,
Agent. Hongkong, March 2, 1889. 409 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, FIA NAGA
SAKI AND KOBE. *:: (Passing through the INLAND SEL)
The P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s
Steam upĄ
Ko Kaisari-Hind
will have for the above place about 24 hours after her arrival with the outward. English Mail
E. L. WOODIN;
Superintendent."
P. &O, &. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, March 9, 1890.
404
409
The P. & 0.8. N. Co.'.
Steamship
Ancona will leave for the above places on FRIDAY, 15th Inst., at Noo
EL WOODIN, BAA May Superintendent. P.&O. 8. N, Co. Office,
Hongkong, March 2, 1889,
403
pore, General-Castowire & Co.
Marie, German; str., 740, A. C. Hunde-
General-A. F. MAETY.
DEPARTURES.
March 2 Wyvern, for Bangkok, Nerbud, for Saigon and Singapore. Fuori, for Mantang. Finthere, for Yokohama Diamante, for Amoy and Manila Kumamoto Mars, for Kutohinotza.
CLEARED, Arabic, for Ban Francisco. Ale, for Huikow and Pakhui Chow Fe, for Swatow. Haitan, for Coast Poris Albany, for Singapore and New York. Broang Lee, for Shanghai.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED..
Per Frej from Haiphong, Mr Henry Norman, and 30 Chinese,
Per Canton, from Shanghai, 25 Chinees. For Aline, from Pakhoi, 58 Chinoso, For Bormida, from Bombay, 278 Chinese. Par Marie, from Haiphong, 1 European, and Să Chinese
vernment.
THE FARNELL COMMISSION.
LONDON, 28th February, 1889. The counsel for the Times withdrew the letters and expressed regret for their publication
LORD SALISBURY ON THE STATE
OF TRADETA
Lord Salisbury, speaking at a banquet, and he rejoiced at the amphatic symptoms of a revival of trade
for example, goes to the Custom House to receive some pot plants that have been addn sed to her. And the officials are so kind that they take out the earth, weigh it as a chemist would do, and then repeat the sama operation for the plants and pots Another resident i entrusted by a lady to
get delivery of a small box containing much small oknacks as needles, ribbous, cravata da; and has the pleasure of waiting three hours at the Castom House till the needles, thread, ribbons & are weighed with a cars aqual to that which any druggist would devote to the weighing of a fow grains of some costly drug. No acnder the residents in Hanoi and Haiphong look forward with grest hope to their cities ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.
becoming fourishing commercial cantres, Mr Kinloch, Separatist, has been elected
the trade is so carefully looked after by fr Perthshire by a majority of 1700.
of fr R. B. Menzies, Homa role member: Customa oficiala. Five la Douane
[This alection was caused by the death such an army of intelligent, painstaking
(From Hingapore Pupura }
IRELAND. London, Feb. 2-Mr O'Brien, MP has been sentenced to a further period ef six months' imprisonment.
floord, and wrought iron may not stand the auvore tent no well on the materials
Times. which are now used in proferenga —Chinese
FRAGRANT WATERS' MURMUR That the Ponjom boom luas been a good -
thing for a number of investors in Hong- kong as it has brought a good deal
of ready
money into the plan, but that much yet Taman bu be known about what London and Singapore mean by then purchasing the Company's property by instalments, instead of wholesale.
That having melancholy recollections of
mining spéculations" in daya gone by, I am not in the Faujom swim, but those who are may well be congratulated not
withstanding
That soms heavy guns passed through bere in a Glco staâmer the oiber lay for the North, and if the Chinese Government
can get 35-son gaue from Arststrongy why should Hongkong and Singapore have to go on sighing so long and sorely for their promised powder-belahers, tra
bath as a spectacular display and a hos That the Masonic Ball was grand success, pitable entertainment, and the Brethren
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