To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.
THEATRE
ROYAE,
CITY RAIL.
TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT [1.
- BATURDAY,
LAST NIGHT,
LAST NIGHT, of the must SUCCESSFUL PANTOJILME,
A SUCCERSION OF SUPERBES. Why this great and increasing flow cỀ humanity to our performance Why, in- doed ? Combin, questioner, and see the happy faces, and hear the pero and ringing laughter, and neve again oak why. Dull care has lodgings in the City Hall.
PUBLIC AUCTION
ו!
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PAINTINGS, Era,
__
HE Undersigned has received instrue tions to Sult by Public Auction, un
SATURDAY,
the 3rd January, 1801, commencing at 2.30 pn., at the esilence. of U. InGurwoon Esq., Woodlands, Unstin Rond-
(On account of giving up Housekeeping
THE WHOLE OF HIA
ELEGANT FURNITURE, Exo, ETC., comprising:-
DRAWING-ROM SUITE CoveRED Ón
THE CHINA MAIL. Business Notices.
HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY, LD.
1890.
TOYS
SEASON. FESTIVE
1891.
No. 8710-DECEMBER 27, 1890.
MEMUS. FOR TO MORROW.the Republicans as a party at all. Bejcation A-CHRISTMay dinner was given to the non- by the * Republican Cauens * moans merely commissioned oflitors and men of the Royal that the Republicare will not take it up na & Ensincora, by the offers of the corps,
Shipping.
LD. Daylist, Nanov leaves for Coss Ports. It was a minority of the Republienne lust by
Senator Stewart and aided by the entire corated for the occasion and a most enjoy It was a minority of the Republicane led by The rooms at the Barraoke were gaily de Democratic party which passe
Dassed the present law, and that was only a hall measure, able ovoning was opeut
ng one providing for
of silver. Tu tho -present.com.
DOLLS. CRACKERS. CHILDREN'S BOOKS. FRENCH CONFECTIONERY.
USEFUL FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS.
Nightly Crowded by the Elite of Hougkung BLUE DAMAT. UMPPENTALE MIRRORS, HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY, LD.
to withers
TARRY STANLEY'S OPERA HOMPANY'S PERFORMANCE
IN THE
HANDSOME MANTLE DRAPERT, MARBLE-TOF BLACKWOOD TABLES and CANTON- BLACK- wood Coin SraND, HANDIOMA Grze and. MARDLE MANTLE Clocks, BRASS FEDELI,
37 & 39, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRÁL
GORGEOUS ORIGINAL PANTOMIME MIC, CAMPERS, RUGS, CHENILLE CURTAINS, To-day's Advertisements.
ENTITLED
BIL
· SLEEPING BEAUTY,"
'HARLEQUIN SAILOR PRINCE AND THE GOOD FAIRY SILVERSTAR,' SPECIALLY WRITTEN FOR HARRY STANLEY'S OPERA BOUFFE AND PANTOMIME COMPANY,"
OF ON A SCALE SPLENDOUR.
ENTIRELY NEW SCENERY.
NEW AND SUPERB COSTUMES.
NOTICE.
Mr. STANLEY has muc's pleasure in announcing that he has made arrangements for
SIGNOR MAJERONT'S Re-appearance for ONE NIGHT ONLY As the twin brothers oues and Pubica de Franchs in his Masterpiece
THE CORSICAN BROTHERS,*
ON
MONDAY, 20th Instant.
TAPESTRY and WHITE LACE UURTAINS, BEARS CURTAIN FOLES,
VERY FINE OIL PAINTINGS, WA- ENGRAVINGS GED PICTURES.
TER
↓
of ORNAMENTS in
NORODEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
CHINESE and VIENNA PORGE STEAM TO: YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND LAIS, ETC. VERY FINE INLAID JAPANESE
NAGASAKI. CABINET, SE-GRAND PIANO, ETC.
DINING TABLE EXTENSION MOROCCO.COVERED NING ROOM SUITE, SIDEROALD with PLATE GLASS BACK, DIN. NER WAGGONS.
(Passing through the INLAND SEA.)
The Co's Stonship General Werder, Captain M. EromEL, will leave for the above Ports
DINNER and DESSERT SERVICES. ELECTRO-PLATED and GLASS-WARE, CUTERRY,O-MORROW (SUNDAY), the 28th Docent LTC. ETC
ber, at 8 a.m.
DOUBLE IRON and BRASS BED. STEAD and PATENT WIRE MATTRESS LADY'S W
PADROBE with PLATE GLASS DOOR, MARBLE-TOE WASHSTAND and SET DUES ENG TAULES, FAMY RATTAN CHAIRS and BED. 200M SUITE, BOOKCABE, I ET... Ere.
SEWING MACHINE, OILCLOTH for Floor and STAIRS, NEW ENGLISH COOKING RANDE, SHANGHAI BATH, E., Exc.
Also,
A QUANTIFY of FLOWERS and PLANTS
This will be positively the Last Appsaris ToT. anco of Signor MAJELIONI in Hongkong previous to his departure for Australia.
The Performance will be under the dia-
tinguished Patronage of His ExVEL LENCY thoGoVENDA, SIR WILLIAM DES VEUX, K.C.M.G. Box Plan at Musers. KELLY WALSIE.
...
SEATS...............$2.01 ntil $1.60.
Box Plan at Mosca. KELLY & WAU, I
Doors open 8.31. Orerture at 9 o'clock,
Hongkong, Dicomber 27, 1890. 2228
NOTICE
PUBLIC MEETING will be held at
A the CITY HALL DO TUESDAY
30th December, at 4 p.m., for the purpose of receiving the proposals of the Committee in reference to the Colebration of the Jubiloe.
By Order of the Committee,
H. E. WODEHOUSE, Hon. Hea., Jubilee Committee. Hongkong, December 27, 1800.
3240
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT AND AGENCY COMPANY
LIMITED..
Nor
NOTICE is hereby given that an EX- TRAORDINARY General MEET- ING of SHAKEHOLDERS will be hold at the CITT HALL, Hongkong, on THURS- DAY the 8th day of January, 1891, at 12 o'clock noon, when the following Special Resolution will be submitted, riz :-
That in pursuance of the Companios (Memorandum of Association) Or. "dinance 1890 the provisions of the Company's existing Memorandum of "Asociation with respect to the pb- of the Corupiny be altered by Jecta "oliminating from the 2nd and 3rd linus of the 3rd Clause of the said "Memorandum of Association the
"words in the Colatry of Hongkong " and its Depondencies (ont not vise- where) and by substituting there- "for the wards" in any part of the *f world. 'n
:',
Catalogue will be issued previous to Sale and the above, will be on view on Friday, the 2nd Proximo.
TERMS OF SALE, -As customary.
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G. R. LAMMEIT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 27, 1890. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWANFOO.
The Co.'s Steamship
Formand, Captain Lewis, will be espatched for ho sboro
Ports on TUESDAY, the 30th Instant, al Daylight,
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DOUGLAS EAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.
2235 Hongkong, Desember 27, 1690.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, SYDNEY, MEL- BOURNE AND ADELAIDE. (Calling at JAVA PORTS, PORT DAR WIN & QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NGW ZKA-
LAND, TASMANIA, &¤).
The Steamship Aistic,
Captain ELLIS, will be despatched for the shove Ports on FRIDAY, tiu 2nd January, 1891,
4 p.m.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
RUSSELL & O., Agents.
longkus, December 27, 1690. 2239 CANADIAN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
AND RAILWAY COMPANIES. PROPOSED BAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, 1890.
(SERFROT TO ALTERATION.)
The REGISTER of SHARES of the PARTHA..........THURSDAY, Bik Jan. Company will be CLOSED from MONDAY BA JFFA............SUNDAY, 28th Jani the 6th to THURSDAY do 8th January, | ABYSMIPIA.....THURSDAY, 19th Feb. 1891, both days inclusive, spring which period no Transfer of Shares can be egle. tezed.
By Order of the Board of Directors, A. SHELTON 1100PER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land in-
vestment and Agonoy Co., Ld.
Hongkong, December 27, 1800.
2237
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
THE Steamship Japas having arrived the Outages
WE
Ship PARTHIA, Captain Pamos, R.N.R., sailing at Noon, 46 THURSDAY, the 8th January, will proceed to VANCOUVER, id INLAND SEA, KOBE and YOKOHAMA.
.
KATES OF PASSAGE.
FROM HONGKONG FLIST CLABS.
To Vancouver and Victoria $210.00
To Port Townsend, Seattle, Tacoma $213.00
For Froight or Passage, apply in
MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, December 27, 1830. 2212
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI.
The Co.'s Steamship
Pressent, Capt. W. REIKKASTER, will leave for the abuse place TOMORROW (SUNDAY), the 28th December, at 9 a.m.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Hengkong, December 27, 1890. 2213 THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY,
The Co.'s Steamship -
Diamante, Capt. G. TAYLE, will be despatched for the above Porte on WEDNESDAY, the 31a Inst., at 14 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to RUSSELL & Ou
Geral Manuyers.
2231
Horizong, Decolüber 27, 1890, FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA
The Steamship
Гарочь,
Capt. J. E. HANSON, will bo despatched for the
above Ports 5 WEDNESDAY, the 31st
For Freight or Passage, apply to
- DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents.. Hongkong, December 27, 1800.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
2236
December 20, 1890:-... Aline, German steamer, 358, Bondiren Fabbed and foilew December 25, General.
WIELER & Co....
Premen, Gorman steamer, 2,880, W, Reimkasten, Bremen November 12, aud. Singapore December 21, Mails and General. -MELCHERS & Co.
Hansen, Calcutta December 10, Penang 17, Japan; British toanor, 1,865, J. F. and Singapore 20, Opium and General,
DAVID SASSOON SONS & Co.
Decvimber 27-
Diamante, British steamer, 14, G. A. Taylor, Manila Deconiber 24, General. REBELL & CO.
.
Telamon, British steamor, 1,555, M. H. F. Jackson, Kolo December 21, 3° p.m., General,-BoTTERFIELD & SWIRL.
Palamed, British steamer, from. What-
noo
Hollow, British steamer, from What
poa.
Formora, British steamer, 674, J. Lowis, Taiwanfon December 20, amoy 22, and Swatow 26, General.-DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP
Lianshing, British steamer, 1,446, Wads
DINE, MATHESON & Co,.
8 a.m.-General Werder leaves for Japan. 0.9.m.-Preussen leaves for Shanghai: Lacrtes leaves for Shanghai, &c. Telamon leaves for London.
MEMOS. FOR MONDAY. Meetings.
Noon, Meeting of Hongkong Ronayolent
Society in the City Hall
4 p.m.--Meeting of Shareholders of
Hongkong Brick & Coment Co., Ltd.,'' at the Coinpiny's Offces.
Auctions.
free
the amo
sion uf Congress precisaly the steps
it is.
will,
understood,
The M. M. s.. Saghalien, with the French
bo Mail of 28th November, loft Singapore ou
{token ¦ that is to say, the minority Friday, the 26th inst,, at 5p.n., and may be
of the Republicans and the enti Demon
crate party will unite and pass Senator xpected hore on or about Friday, the 2nd Stewart's Bill, and buforo March next
Best January. This Packet brings replits to tis anticipated that there will be a free lettera depatched from Hongkong on 23rd coinage of silver in the United States. In the prosent
the Republicans have a majority in the Sent
October.
and of twenty-four in the House, a majority: Christmas evening a social tea was 4 p.m.-Anction of Crown Land at Sta.which is lost when the Deaucrats unite with given at the lodge of the I. O, G. T. at the
Tho tion Street, Taipingalan.
a Buction of the Republican party,"
Amusements.
Op.m.-Performance at the City Hall.
General Memoranda. TURSDAY, December 30-
4 p.m.Public Mesting at City Hall. FRIDAY, January 2
Bloods per Japan undelivered after this
date subject to rent. SATURDAY, January 9
Noon Extraordinary Meeting of The Greek Island Cement Co., Ltd., at Hongkong
Botol.
Goeda per Preussen undelivered after this
date subject to rent, 9 p.m.-Meeting of British Mercantile
Marino Oflicers' Association.
BY APPOINTMENT.
After silver producing States have evidently mission roots, St. Francis Street. determined to hava free coinage of silver tea an entertainment was given, the chair even at the expanse of breaking up the being taken by Bro. Barlow, who made a Republican party.Straits Times.]
BURNING OF THE STEAMER,
•SHÀNGHAL.
few opening remarks. Songs and racila-" tions were then gizon by several juvenile templars, and Bros. Barlow, Tannahill, Brogan, Duncan, Stowell, Maggee, Bor- gea, Jacobs and Roid,
Telographic advices were received here on the evening of Christmas. Day, to the effect that Messrs Butterfeld & Swire'a THE Daily Press has forwarded to us, by river steamer Shanghai had been destroyed request, a most intemperate letter written by fire, but the news did not leak out by one John Maurice Herbert St. John for
yesterday. Detaila having been wired
insertion in our columus. We do not insert for, it was stated by return that the vessel the letter for several reasons. It is dis- and cargo had been destroyed, and that from tinctly libellous, and although the writer 200 to 300 Chinese had lost their liver, says he is prepared to sabatantiate what he
bat that the foreigners were all safe.
Subsequent telegrams, howover, put down, which yo deubt, we cannot accept his word for the statemente ho makes, more the loss of life to somu fifty Chinese, au particularly knowing as we do that be is
state that the vessel has been beached.
A. S. WATSON & COM. PANY, LIMITED.
between that port and Nankin. It was
to a brother officer. Besides, Mr St. John at the Langshan Crossing, somo eighty ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
is still a moimber of the Public Works De. miles below this, that the Tuo-sking MANUFACTURERS OF
was barnt about a year ago. Tho Shanghai par mant, and in our opinion he has been AERATED WATERS.
was a fine steamer somewhat similar to the guilty of the grossest insubordination to Bankow, now trading on the Cantem River; his superiors, in writing such a letter while
still in the service. \UR Now Factory has been recently and it is to be hoped that the beaching of
refitted with automatic Steam Ma-the steamer confirms the news of the small Taz Cricketing Team for Singapore were
It would appear that the catastrophew, or Las recently heen, the defendent in a libel suit raieed ngaluat him for certain must have occurred above Chinking alleged unguarded statements with regard
QUE
......
dilove, Wuhu, December 23, Rico.-JAR- chinery of the latest and most approveder amount of loss of life subacquantly dospatched by the Hon. Becretary (Mr A.
DEPARTURES. December 27
Marie, for Haiphong. Verona, for Yokohama. Nansing, for Amoy and Manila, Hoisy, for Shanghai- Laju, for Amoy, Ugeteps, for Hoihow and Lendou. Laertes, for Amey and Shinghal."
arece, for Manila.
OLEARED.
Edendale, for Kutchínotza.
Telartos, for Soursbaya,
Para Chula Chom Klao, for Swatow, Archos, for Celebes.
Asagua, for Nagasaki.. In Justo, for Singapore. Nanoi, for Coast Ports. China, for Saigon.
Sea Witch for New York.
PASHESORI
Аз
Per Preussen, from Bremen. Mr Kragh and family, Mr and Mrs Rubatrat, Messrs 2390. Schroors, Bollomann, Sebranun, Dan
cau MeNoill, De Büninger, Messrs Rowland, Sommerville, M- and Mrs D. M. Fleming. Mr Stockhausen and family, Miss I
Not Responsible for Debts. 37either the Captuin, the Agents, nor treners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Cree of the following Vessels, during their stay in Honghong Harbour:-
ALTAIR, British barque, Capt. 38. Munro, -Wielor & Co.,
BATTERN, British 8-masted sehr., Capt. Joka Stronach Jardine, Matheson & Co.
JOEN BAILEY, American bargentine, Captain F. P. Shepherd-Master,
LBAGEN, German baiquo, Captain Otto Bunch. Wieler & Co.
kind, and we are well able to competo intelegraphed.
quality with the best English Makera,
The purest ingrediants only aroused, and the utmost care and cleanliness are used in the manufacture throughout.
LARGE BOMBAY 'SODAS,
Wo continue to supply large bottles as heretofore, free of Extra Charge, to theas of our Customers who prefer to have them to the ordinary sise. ·
COAST PORT ORDERS, whenever practicable, are despatched by drat steater leaving after receipt of order,
Ton COAST Ponts, Watera are packed and placed on beard ship at Hongkong prices, and the fall amount allowed for Packages and Emptice whon received in good order.
Counterfoil Order Books supplied on application.
Our Rogistered Tolegraphic Address is, DISPENSARY, HONGKONG! And all aigned mceenges addressed thus will receive prompt attention.
The following ire List of Waters always
kept ready in Stock PURE AERATED WATER
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
POTASIL WATER
Herbstleb, Mr O. Nislaca. Dr. Sako, Dr LITHIA WATER ELTZER WATER
Twaya, Mir Tada, Rov, and Mira Reinhardt, Mr Ideler. Mr F. Harms and family, Mr Nissen, and 236 Chinese.
and child, Mr W. F. Church, Miss Follard, nod 159
Chinese. Егода Diamante, Manila, Mr J. Rod well, and 23 Chinese.
Jagin, from Calonita, Ror. and Mrs
Per
SARSAPARTILA WATER
TONIC WATER
GINGER ALE
GINGERADE.
No Credit given for bottles that are dirty,
or greasy, or that appear to have been used for any other purpose than that of con
Per Formosa, from Taiwanfuo, &c., Drtaining Aorated Waters, as such bottles ars McPhun, Dr Cousland, Mr Catiahoo, and
120 Chinese:
Per Lienshing, from Wuhu, 19 Chineso, DEPARTED.
Per Laju, for Amoy, 870 Chinose, Per Laertes, for Amay, 2 Europeans, and
LHAIN, British barque. Capt. Thos, G.130 Chingo, Evans-Gibb, Livingston & Co.
Monoc, American barquontino, Capl. P. Booth. Soy Chong,"
ST. NICOLAS, American ship, Capt. "C.
F. Carver-Douglas, Tapraik & Co.
TO DEPART
Per Namoa, for Swator, 4 Europeans, and 150 Chiaeso,
Per China, for Saigon, 150 Chineno.
To Portland, Oregon our sipas $2000 DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, T
Winnipeg, Minneapolis, St. Paul $200.00
To
To Chicage, Kuussa City, Milwaukee $275.00
Detroit, Cincinnati...8280.00 St. Lans, Berston
To St.
Το
real,
deplin and i
Kingston, Mont New York, Albans. Buf- ($290.00 Niagara Falle,
Londen,
LIMITED;
UHEMISTS, B.
PURE WINES.
SHIPPING NĘPORTS.
...
JE beg to invite careful attention to Tived here December, Seather in
The British steamer Prettesen reports: Called at Antwerp, Southampton and Gencs, left Port Said, aftor taking over the mails, December lat, passed Adan 7tb, Colombo 15th, and Singapore December 21st, and.
10.30 of Cargo are hereby informed that thoir
AW
the following selection from our the Indian Ocenu, ateurig N.E., from Singa
During the voyage we had ins floods are being landed at their risk into
Wine List, for we have succeeded in cum- pore light and fresh N the HONGKONG AND KOWLOOS WHAT AND To Quebec, Baton, Puntland (litre)$395.00 bising purity and exce Joues of quality Berlin mails are dated November 25th.
•nd E. and winda. GODOWN COMPANY'S Godowns, at Kow-To loon, whence delivery
Halifaz, St. Johns.........
with moderate prices..
The British steamer Japan reports: Had moderate monsoon and fine weather.
The British steamer Diamante reports: Had moderate N.E munnoon Land: fine throughout,
Havre and Hamburg.
..8325.00
be obtained. To Liverpo Cargo remaining undelivered after the To
SHERRY. via Liverpool. ******** To London
........8350.00 Proximo will bo
subject to rent. No To Paris and Bremen $315.00
per case perbittle Fire Insurance has been effected..
VINO GENEROSO.—& 8335,00 Consignees are also hereby informed, that
wing genereus rond Through Tassage Tickets granted to
-grets seal
$0.00 $0.60 VÍNO DE PASTO
medium dry wing: with. medium. delicate flavour, red seat, $10.00 81.00 AMONTILLADO-s high clusa Datural wins for con.. noisseurs of Sherry, yellows.
..$12.00 $1,10 "DELICIOSO-the very fin
oat aherry procurable, 6- years in battle..
POET.
Agents.
all Claims must be made before the de-land, Frince, and Germany by all tran parture of the Steamer, otherwise they will Austic lines of steamers. hot be entertained.
Special rates (first class only) are granted Bills of Lading will be countersigned by to Missionaries, membera of the Naval, DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co., Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to officiala in service of China and European to Government officials. Japan,
Ieturn Tickets-First and second class only-Pepsid
tickets return
to Pacific Coast Ponts, and to Eastern and Interior Puists of Canada and U.S.A. will bo grant-
available for:
Par ont. por cont.
Hongkong, December 27, 1890.
2230
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP PREUSSEN, FROM BREMEN AND PORTS OF CALL.
ed,
6 months at 25
t
[Times i
$14.00 81,25
The British steamer Telamen reporta Kabe to Van Diomans Strait, light breeze
never used again by us. Y
A. S. WATSON & Co., LTD. 2201 Fongkong, Ching, and Manila.
for the priblication of this issue commenced
ar 7.50 p.m.
The China Stail.
HONGKONG, BAZURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1890.
TELEGRAMS.
(SUPPLIED TO THE 'CHINA MAIL']:
(Vin Southern Line.)·
SIR JOHN POPE HENNESSY'S ELECTION.
LONDON, Dao. 25th. Sir John Popo Hennessy has been elect ed member for Kilkenny.
SILVER DISCUSSION AT A
STANDSTILL.
LOCAL AND GENERAL..
PASSED SVBZ CANAL.
K. Travers) at 11.15 on Christmas Day, from Pedder's Wharf, on the launch Pioneer. A very large number of friengia
OUTWARD BOUND: Wordsworth, Bas-wout off with the cricketers to the P. & C. cotte, Nov. 25; Lennox, 23; Denbigh .. Thames, while many others who could shire, Kriemhild, Dec. 8; Bushmills, not go shocred them heartily from the G: Diomed, 9 Alderley, Strathan, hart. The popular commander of the
Priam, 16; Ningehow,
14
2 Lydia, Branfoot
19 Agamemnon, Thames, Captain Seaton, allowad the Hong- Beniedi,
Traouaddy, 23.
| kong Cricket Club colours to be flown at HOMEWARD
Boussenfruin, Thorndale, Dec. 5; Antenor, Dardanus, 9; Aglaia, the mizzen while the steamer left the har 12; Chingrce,
Menelaus, Altonower, 10; bour, amidst cheering from the crowd of 19 Benvenue, Oceand, launches around, an ovation which must have been bighly gratifying to the depart- ing team. The fico, Secretary of the Club
Braire, 23,
The P. M. 5. S. Co.'s 8.1 City of Bio de Janeiro, with the AMERICAN MAIL of
|
November 20, via Honolula, left Yoko was the last to leave the steamer, aft hams on Wednesday, the 24th Dec, seeing his men anfely on board. We un- and may be expected here on or about derstand that Mr Blair, who goes to Singa-
the 2011 Des..
The O. and 0, Co.'s a.. Gadic, with the pore as Captain of the Eleven, received a AMERICAN MAIL of the 6th December, letter from H. E, the Governos, stating that left Yokohama on Friday, December he regretted extremely that in consequence 28th, at ap.m., and may be expected
here on or about. Thursday, at Jan.
of his very recent return to the colony he
The M. M. Co.'sa. s. Rayhalien, with the had been unable to entertain the team be French mail of Nov. 23, left Bingapore fore their departures letter which wo be on Friday, December 26th, at 3 p.m.;
59
may be expected here on or about lieve was very much appreciated by the
Ind Friday, January This packet members of the team, as well as the other briags replies to letters despatched from cricketing men left behind, Hongkong on Oct: 23.
Tao O. S. 5: Casa Palinurus, from A Pauls correspondent writes: The London, Left Singapore on the 21st French Government intends sending Dec., and may be expected here on or
about the 28th Deo. -
technical and commercial delegation to
The China Shippers Mutual S. N. Go atudy the markets of China, Japan, and the
steamship Pins
frum Antwerp and
Liverpool, loft Bingapore on the 21st Far East generally. That is better than Dee, and may be expected here on or nothing, but a number of Freach exporters, about the 28th Dec..
The U. S. 8. Un. A stemer Anchises, trou Liverpool, loft Singapore on Dec. 22, and may he expusted here on or about -Dec. 39.
The P. & Oz. Thabet left. Bombay for
this port on the 10th Doc., at noon.
ORDRE OF CHORAL SERVICE AT ST. JOHN'S "GATEEDBAŬ.—ÂÚNDAY AFTER OURISTMAS. Matins :-Venits, Hooper: Palma, Gil-
delegated by themselves, would be superior to all the inquirles nudertaken by the au- thorities. The French Consular reports. are rich in practical information, but these are not wilised. The French idea of a that he ought to tout for agent is, erders and drom up clients At all
At all events, nó Consuls equal those of Garmany in push- ing: the
interests of their the morcantilo Country
Pho otticist
Hiciat delegation will
Consular
local
bert, Woodward and Mornington: To for special aim in the care of China to Deum, Woodward, Smart and Tozla examine the expediency of establishing ries, to turn out pipes, brass but- Jubilate, Ouselay Anthem, Arias, shine for Thy light is Come'; Litany; Hymn, 68;
Offertory, 464. Evensong Palos Parcell Cantate,
Crotchi
Dens Misereatur, Littleton Hymus, 60, 203, 16...
shour, skullcaps, cotton, and The Tonkin frontier is favourable site for cotton
ampen goods; 3) suggested factories to compete with the loum of Bom bay; there is a region, a commercial food- ing ground of 125 millions of people to tap. and it is a steeplechase between the Freuch and English who will arrivo first at the winning post.
The performance of The Corsican Bra tiers on Monday evening, on the occasion of the farewell appearance of Signor Maje- roni, will be under the distinguished pa- Tuz mubject of connecting Port Said and tronage of His Excellency Sir William Des Cairo by railway has been frequently dis Your.
cussed recently, but no action has hitherto been faten, principally owing to the strong Tor monthly competition for the Faki local opposition which such a proposal Challenge Cup prosented by De Noblo was would arouse at Alexandria. Meanwhile, A complete deadlock has occurred in the held this afternoon and was son a second says the Cairo correspondent of the Times, and fine sesiker, to Turazbout strong S.W. | U. É. Congress over the silver question. and
N. W. winds, with high sea and gloomy.
time by P.C. A. Watson, Osly seven the Suez Canal Company is quietly engaged. weather; thence to port, fine weather and THE SPLIT IN THE IRISH PARTY- members compated. The shooting was in in constracting a Decauville railway along Tight
ON ASSAULT ON MR PARNELL "The British steamer Price Rs
the Canal bank between Ismailin and Port reporte: Singapore, Dec. 18. Sir William Das To Amoy, light to moderate monsoon fino Voeux received at Singapore a telegram το
Said. This is being done without asking and smooth. To Bustow, similar weather, the effect that, while Mr Parael was tra. As will be seen from an advertisement, a the unsent of the Egyptian Government To Gongkong, moderate monsoon and sea
Bevelling in Ireland, at Kilkenny, a bag. of
bus,.
insauuch as the concession mcludes: overcast, Brid hozy fetler Steamer in Taiwanfog, Friching. Steamere severely injured but that the doctors Hall at 4 p.pl. on Tuesday, the 30th inst., the operations are perfectly legal provided
to save his eyesight. The telegram for the purpose of receiving the proposals that the railway is king and Yangching. Stenciers in Swatow, Haiphong, Hailong, Tongshan and Kung.. pat
The British steamer Liensking reporta: Had moderate monsoon and fire weather.
NE
WIS
different.
a
part showery lime was thrown in his face that he public moeting will be held at the Citytrip of land along both banks of the Oanal. kuriant off Return Fare Superior quality,810,00 81,00 in Amay, Fokien Singa, Diamond, Sungod that this incident had caused of the Committee with regard to the 10 of the Canal
is reckoned from the date of waking to date of re-embarkation at Vancouver)
Passengers to Pacific Coast Putats and to THE above-named Steamer having an Inter.or sud Eastera Points of Canuda and rived, Consiguess of Cargo are hereby U.S.A, not holding prepaid return tickets
hin 12 months informed that their Goods, with the excep- but who remburk within months from Bion of Opium, Tressure and Valnables, are date of Inding at Vancouver will be allow
off the return fare.
the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOW-
to
being laudut and stared at their risk into ed 10 Europau LOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LTD., return ticketa, to--
will be issued available for 12
(bezigia Dollars) Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained months at lonble fares
CARGO Through Bills of Lading issued OPTIONAL Carno will get to Japar Pucilic Cunst Puints, and unless notice to the contrary be given Noon TO-DAY, the 27th Instant,
Canadian and United States Points. No Claims will be admitted after the
CONSULAR INVOICES of
of Guoda for
Unita Goods
the Godowns, and all Goods States Points should to, in quadruplicate here left the
1 bo- after the 3rd and ons remaining undalirered after
onu topy must sent forward by the will be subject to rent. January
mer to the care of D. E. Brown, As- steamer All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods tant Geroral Freight and Pasapuger Agent,
the left in
Pacific Railway Canadian
·CULARY,
Vao- BO PAKORLS must be sent to our oflee with address marked in full by b p.in. on the day previous to sailing,
are be be
January,
at
4 p.
where they Godowns, will be examined us Forday, the 2
2nd p.ia.
All Claines qust reach us before the 3rd January, or they will not be recognised.
No
Fire Inanrance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
MELCHERS & Co., Agentis Hongkong, December 27, 1890.
Invalid Part, gold seal $12.00 81.19 Old Tarny, soft and mature,
black seal.
214.00 $1.25 Specially alected chil vint
$20.00 $1.75
BURGUNDY, BEAUNE- full-bodied Red Burgundy - with strengthening properties $14.00-$1.25 CHABLIS a mollow Whito.
Burgandy, fusfavourand buuquet $14.00 81.25
CHAMPAGNE
| AVIZE→s well matured,
selected dry ning 618.00 81.75
LEBIDINE VIN:HRUT BUY VEE ROYALE As Supplied regularly to the
of
Prince of Wales, House Commpt, and the chief clubs in London &r. $22.00 2.00 Per case of 21 pints $23.00 81.00
We are Sole Agents i« China for the Saic
Dais splendid Wine.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close :-
For STRAITS & LONDON.--
Per Talamed, at 9 am, on Sunday, the
-28th insta pen
For SHANGHAT--
Per.
The 38th
many people to
to recr Tauad to Me Parool's
aide.
It aceme improbable that an incident of that nature, if soserions, should not becabled
celebration of the Colony's Jubilee.
to the
The embark
ment.
ir being made,
tako a single line of
to the same sailway
and a viaduct has been completed which has ovidently made with the future intention of carrying a full-sized train. be completed between 9 and 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, to
to arise soon whether the public are convey men ashore to the 11 o'clock zer-not to be allowed to use the line for
their octvenience The London, 18th Dec ---At a meeting of the vice. Returning about 12.80. Caucus the Republican Senatore rojeoted
by Reuter. Lady Des Vou it may be ST PETER'S SZIMER'S CHURUH.-The Mis- noted, is a daughter of Sir John Pender, non Stara Iaunch Dayspring will call the Chairman of the Telegraph Companies alongside reasole hoisting Code Persank C work is expected to
traits Time
THE SILVER QUESTION.
two years The question
Indian mail Barvion the Danel,
diroot through the and mails for
for Egyptare
HOTM na Alexandria. Con
Nanchang, at 9 a.m., on Sunday, the bill for the free coinags of silver, note
This talegram relates to Seater Stow, THE Hoxt fotbal match-The Club panently passengers and. fart's kill, and if not considered in com The Officers of the Garrison-will be played.
For KUTORINOTZU ---
of much delayed, swing the wan
car batween Port Said fed the
·· Per Buendale, at 9.2.1, op Bensay,nection with the attitude of the various at the Racecourse, under association rules, resp. In the interesis of the
the 28th foat. For SWATOW & BANGKOK –
parties of the C. S. Congress towards it,
it is most desirable that is apt to be misleading. The object of on Monday next, the 9th instant ; play to Per Phra Citla Chen Kino, at 8.30 a.m., the bill introduced by Senator Steasti commence at 4.15 g, sharp. There will some arrangement should be made between the Government and the company whereby (who is a Republican) in to place the silver ep Monday, the 2016 inst, For NAGASAKL
trains would run in conjunction with the
of
by
No. 60.
2215
No 21 & 24, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
2116
the 29th inst
passed last search was not countenanced by B. W. Blade ned two others,
dollar on an equal basis with the gold be a tery on the ground ar sust. The Fer do ust 9 ́s, m., on Monday the dollar all over the world. From the tone Club ato requested to wear colours, white mail steamers arriving at Fort Said on their of our telegram of to-day it may be thought and bine. The following is the Club's way to or from Europe. The question of For SHA
gooda carrying persona ill-acquainted with Ameri
by this route is more difficult Fer Tatsang, at 2.30 p.m., on Monday, can polities that since Senator Stawati's team WVV Andemon, A. H. Ough, W. and requires careful treatment. Due
the 29th inst
Bill is not accepted by his own party it vill IL Wallace, L. Hallward, E. Esekiel, F. regant must be paid to the interests of the alse be rejected by the Senate, which is Maitland, EW Maitland, J. M. Atkinson, which might offer from a sudden changs ef Alexandria, For SINGAPORE
commercial community Ter Arday at 4.89 pm, on Monday, not necessarily the case. The Silver Ball
in the prosunt systému.
For Further information as to Pasonge and Freight, apply tough
OF ADAMSON, BELL & C5,
agentă
· Hongtong, December 27, 1830, -- 12234
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