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Notices to Consignees.

OLEN LINE OF STEAM PACKETS.

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PEN- ANG AND SINGAPORE.

Glengarry, having arrived!

Intimations.

MIIKE COAL MINING

COMPANY,

(Largest Collieries in Japcom)

Entertainments.

THEATRE

ROYAL,

OITY HALL.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Tfrom, fire abur Parts, Connie B Undersigned are always prepared THE HONGKONG AMATEUR

of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Opium, : aro being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HoNARING AND KOWIDON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED, at Kowloon, whenos delivery may be ab- tained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless Botics to the contrary be given bozore 4 p.m. To-DAY.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 16th fontant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been offaztod, Consignees are requested to present all Claim for damages and/or shortages not later than the 23rd Instant, otherwise they will not be recognized.

THE

to SUPPLY with MTIKE COAL,

130

DRAMATIC CLUB

BUNKERS of STEAMERS in any place above CLUB will give

PERFORMANCE

in the Harbour at SHORT NOTICE.

FRESH

COAL always on hand and therefore quality GUARANTEED.

Contract for Supplies for Six Monthe or

longer can be arranged, and for Prioca and Terms, apply to

MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA,

Sole Agents.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by Tel. Add. Mitsui," Hongkong.

JARDINE, MATHESON & 06,

Agents.

Hongkong, November 9, 1891. 2112

INDO-CHINA. STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE Company's 3.8. Wingsang, having

arrived from the above: Porta, Con- signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that thoir Goods will be delivoted from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge or remain- ing on board after the 12th Instant will be landed at Consignase' risk axxi expense into Oodowns at East Point,

No Fire Insurance wili he effectad Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,

Jeneral Managers.

Bangkong, November 10, 1891. 2120

STEAMSHIP SALAZIE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERTES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

JONSIGNEES of Cargo from London or 8.S. Tigre and Ebre, from Haven or 8.8. Ebre, and from Bordeaux ez 8.3. Fille de Donkergus, in Dunuection with the above Starmer, aro heraby informed that

their Goods-with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables-are boing landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Gedowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

before G

2088

PRIVATE BOARD & RESIDENCE.

MR

VERS, FALCONER Lan VACANCIES for GENTLEMEN RESIDENT BOARDERS, at Kowloon, Victoria Viow.

Hongkong, July 13, 1891.

1389

WING HONG, TAILOR. DRAPER & OUTFITTER,

JUST RECRIVED

A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS, CHINESE SILKS. TANCY FLANNELS, SERGES, SCOTCH

All Kinds of WINTER WOOLEN CLOTHS

po" Salling at Lowest Parers,

also,

hand.

Best Tacor Work and Prepact Fre GUARANTEED.

Please call in and try.

68, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. 2050

E. Kressmann, Bordeaux.

SE Undaraigead hold STOCK of this

Firm's well-known BRANDS of CLARETS:

Medro

St. Julien... Marganz Madoo ChAta dan Roobet,

St. Estèphe 1883

...

THE CALDO Par plieremd

20 per 1245

$ 5.25 $ 6.25

8.00 9.00

7.00

11.30

Moulis Brillette, Medos 1880 12.25 Chatena Lamordre, Mou

lis 1878 Château Latour, Second

vin 1880 mis on bouteil- len un Châtene

...

Optional Carge will beforwarded on, unlese Intimation is received from the Consignass Château Léoville, Barton

1880 p.. TO-DAY (Saturday), the 7th Inst, requesting it to be landed here.

Bus of Lading will be countersignal by the Undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after Mon- VAY, the 16th November, at Noon, will be subject to rent, sad landing charges at one cant per packet per diem.

All Olaims must be sent in to me on ori bofore MONDAY, the 16th November, or they will not be reengined. Damaged Packages will be examined on Monday, the 10th November, at 4 p.m.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent, Hongkeng, November 7, 189L

Insurances.

2109

t

Business Notices. NOW SHOWING.

LADIES

GLOVES,

TO-MORROW, 14th of Nov., All Lengths. All S1Z0s.

OF

'THE SNOWBALL,' (III ACT COMEDY by SYDNEY GRUNDY).

By kind permission of Lieut. Col. CHATER and the OrnicEns, the BAND of the let Battalion Argylo & Sasher and High. anders will perform during the Even- ing

Tickets can be obtained from Maasrz. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., on and after ¿fon- dey, the 9th of November, at 11 a.mk.

PRICES:-$2 and $1. Boldiers aud Sailors (in Unifort) 20 Centa to the Back Seats.

Doors open at 8.30 p.m. Performance to commence at 9pm. Hongkong, November 13, 1891.

To Let.

TO LET,

2067

2124

GLOVES for Evening Wear.

Destination

GLOVES for Out-door Wear.

MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW.

Amusements.

[No. 8986 NOVEMBER 13, 1891.

LOCAL AND GENERAL,

PASSED SURE CANAI

0 p.m.-A. D: C. Performance at City OTWAND BOUND-Teviot, Oct. 6 Bom

Hall.

Miscellaneous.

2.43 p.m.--Competition of the Hongkong

Rifle Association.

General Memoranda..

MONDAY, Novetuber 18

Goods per Steamer Salazie usclained

after Noo subject to rent.

2.30 pm.--Auction of Bundry House- hold Furniture, e, at Mr J. M. Armstrong's.

5.30 p.m.--Performance at the Italian

Goavent.

Goods por Glengarry undelivered after

this dato subject to ront,

9 p.m.Meeting of Perseveranes Lodge,

Hongkong Trading Company, Ld., FD, November 20

Dressmakers, fillinera & Outfitters.

Vessels Advertised as Loa·L∙ng.

Vessels.

Agents.

Date of Leaving.

Brenzon & Port of Call Sachsen (2)..... Norddeutscher Lloyd. Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. H've, L'on, H'tg &A'p Breconshiro (8) Dodwelt, Carlili & Ou. Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. Lordon & Port of Call Ounfa (8).....

Arahold, Karborg&Co. About Nov. 24. London, v. Suez Cand Myrmidon (s). Batterfield Swire...Novetater 17. London, e. Suez Canal Glenshiel (8).. Jardino, Matheson&Co About Nor. 19. Manila, vin

Shewan & Co...... Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. Amey Diamante (s).. Marsel los, v. Salg OR (3)

Messageries Maritimes Nov. 18, at noon. N'aki, Kobé & Y'hara Hacorganshico (s)..... Dudwell, Carlil & Co. November 16. New York..

.....Emma 1. Orowall......Shewan & Co Quick daspatch.

(a).....Pacific Mail S. 8. U.. Nov. 2u, at 1 p.m. Queensland Forte, &c.

Butterfield & Swiru... Notenher 19.

0. & 0,8-8, C. Deo. 8, at 1 Batterhold & Swire... November Dodwell, Catlill & Co. About Nov. 20. Jardine, Matheson&Cu Nov. 17, at noon. D. Sassoon, Sons & Co. Nov. 21, at noon. Donglas Caprik & Co. Nev. 15, daylight.

THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILD-S. Franco, s, JuCity of Paking

TNG COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 Franesco, Japan Oceanic (3)

Shanghai, vin Amoy... Polyphemus (s).. Shanghai,KobeYma Ghazuo (8)..... S'pore, Penang & Ctt Wingsang (s) Straits, C'b. & B'bay. Melpomene (8). Swatow, Amoy & Tsui Hailong (8). Teatein............. Kwongsey (3)......... Jardine, Matheson&Co About Nov. 20. Vancouver (B.D.), & Empress of India (9)... Canadian P'oa R. Go.. Deo. 8, at noon.

AT KOWLOON.

Fer HOUSES is KNUTSFORD TERRACE, taining 5 ROOMS sach and BATU IVOOMS. TENNIS COURTS, bentay situation Cheap Kont

Apply to

THE BONGKONG LAND INVEST. To-day's Advertisements.

MENT & AGENCY Co., Len. Hongkong, Angust fl, 1891.

TO LET.

1544 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

-STORIED HOUSES in Foreign Styla, Nos. 39, 41 & 3, WANGHAI, Queen's 12.50 Road East, Yard as the buckt nå the premises

and Water pipe laid on.

Renta Moderats, apply to

14.25

VLC DING,

17.76

No. 5, Wanchai Hongkong, November 0, 1891.

2104

20.50

Châtomi La Lagune 1878 ... 24.75 Chita Calon Segur, St.

Kataphe 1875

36.00

SIEMSSEN & Co.

Hongkong, October 19, 1891, 1999

To-day's Advertisements.

NOTICE.

"WE SUPERIORESS of de ITALIAN CONVENT, after renewing her grato-

[THE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE | fnl thanks to the benevolent FRIENDS of the

COMPANY, LIMITED.

LIST OF SUBSCRIBERS

TO THE

INSTITUTION for their kindness in honouring the PERFORMANCE of

THE PROPHET OF HEBRON,"

HONGKONG TELEPHONE EXCHANGE. Begs to inform them that it will be RE.

A

26. Alice Memorial Hospital. 24-Anderson, Capt., G. Ù., Praya Central. 40.-Anderson, Capt., G. C., Praya East.

8-Arahold, Karberg & Co.

B

46.Belilius & Co. INSUR-18-Ballis, E. P., The Eyrie,

47.-Belilive, E. B., Kingsclere.

18-Butterfeld & Swire.

THE NORTH GERMAN FIRE

ANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG,

BE Undersigned having been appointed AGENTE for the abovu Company, ara prepared to GRANT INSURANCES to the extent of $100,000 on First clasa Risks at current ratea.

34.-

Do.

do. C

3.-Caullie, Dr J., Victoria Peck, 16-Central Station.

30.--China Borneo Co., Ld., Stoan Saw

Mills, Bewrington. 22. China Mail' Office. 71. China Sugar Refinery. 18023- Do.

dev 55.-Cowie, Dr Alox,

DUNN, MELBYE & Co. Hongkong, September 19, 1891.

QUREN FIRE INSURANCE COM.

PANY.

нE Undersigned, AGENTS for the above

KISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.

NORTON & Co.,

Agents.

1340

Hongkong, July 15, 1887.

Intimations.

PERSEVERANCE LODGE OF

HONGKONG,

No. 1185.

D

Town Office.

18. Daily Press' Ofion. 50.-Dakin Bros of Chins, Id. 17.-Douglas Lopraik & Co.

E

J4.~~E. E. & A. China Telegraph Co., Ld. 66.-Ezra, N. N. J.

F

4. Foster, F. T. P

G

31.-Gibb, Livingston & Co.

44.-Government House.

80→Government Civil Hospital.

14. Great Northern Telegraph Co., Ld.

2.

H

Ihr Hartigan,

Queen's Road

Dr Cantlie, Dr Cogio, 27.-Holliday, Wise & Co. 77.Ho Tady, Praya Central, 82-Ho Tung, Bonham Straud.

20. Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Co., Lt. 25.-R.K. & W. Dock-Aberdeen Dock.

HE Next Roguler MEETING of the above LODGE will be held in the FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on 28.-Holliday, J. F.

MONDAY, the 16th Instant, ut 8.30 32 Hongkong Hotel, Public Telephons.

for 9 p.m. precisely. VISITING ERETHREN 81--Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Go-

are cordially INVECE to attend.

Hongkong, November 10, 1801,

BOARD AND LODGING.

VACANCIES for

down Co., Ld.

2118 45.Bughes, E. J., Office.

GENTLEMEN BOARDERS, at 79, WYNDHAM STREET. Apply

Mac, SWANSTON. Hongkong, September 5, 1891.

1721

CHAS. J. GAUPP & Co., Chronometer, Watch & Clock Makers, Jewellers, Gold & Silversmitha

NAUTICAL SOLENTIEL AND

METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS. "

YOLOTLANDER'S CELEBRATED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES. Aurorm's LiquD AND OTHER COMPASHES, ADMIRALTY & IMBAY CHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS. English SILVER & ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Christofs & Co.'s ELECTRO-PLATED WAKE, GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY in great variety. DIAMOND'S ANK

DIAMOND JEWELLERY, A Splendid Collection of the Latest LONDON Partramfs, at very moderate prices. 742

TRAD

MARK.

67.—Hughes, E. J., Residence,

I

60.--Imports & Exports Office.

Godowo.

23.-Jordan, Dr G. P.

PEATED on

MONDAY, the 16th Inst., at 5.30 p.m., and relying on their well-known gaserosity and patronage, who took sincerely hopes they will once more honour the omsien with their presence.

The Tickets can be had at the Door of the Cavent on the same evening, at $1 Bachi

Hongkong, November 13, 1891.

2135

THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.

The Co.'s Steamabig

Diamante, Captain GERARD, will be dospatched for the above Port on MUNDAY, the 16th Instant, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN & Co,

General Managers.

Hongkong, November 13, 1881.

2153

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR QUEENSLAND FORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

above

The Co.'s Steamship

Chingta,

A. Host, Cumaoder, will be despatched a on THURSDAY, the 19th Instant. The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. First-class Saloon and Cabing are situated forward of the Engines. Second-class Passengers are berthed in the

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR TIENTSIN.

The Qo.'s Stuamakip

Kunysong, Captain SLEEMAN, will be despatched above ch

or about FRIDAY, the 20th Instant. For Freight or Pamage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong. November 13, 1891.

MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND

YOKOHAMA.

The Steamship

Chatel,

2132

Capt. Scortash, will be despatched as above on

er about FRIDAY, the 20th Instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong. Hartber 13, 1801. 2134

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

November 13, 1891 :-- Therest, German barque, 390, W. Möller, Newchuang October 23, and Amoy Nov. 11, Beaus.-WIELER & Oɔ.

Smith, Chinese steamer, 703, H. Leffler, Sestow Nov. 19, General-SAUNDERS & Co.

Pu Ping, Chinese steamer, 320, J. Watts, Tientsin via Cheloo November 7, 5 p... Coal and General.-CAINEER ENGINEERING AND MINING Co.

Thales. British atr., 820, W. Y. Hooter, Taiwanfoo November 9, Amoy 10, and Swa. tow 12, General --DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO, Diamante, British steamer, 542, W. Laird, Manila November 10, Genomal- SHEWAN & Co.

Drot, Norwegian steamer, 2,189, H. Hansen, Kalchinotzu November 8, Coal. --MITSUI BUSSAN KISHIL

DEPARTURES.

November 13-

Haitun, for Coast Porte. Clara, for Haiphong. Catterthan, for Post Darwin and Bydney. Peking, for Shanghai. Yung Ching, for Shanghai.. Hankow, for Singapose and New York. Amoy, for Whampoa. Fa Ping, for Canton

CLEARIO.

PASSENGERS,

ABLIVED.

Poop

A Refrigerating Chamber ensures Polyphanus, fer Amoy, entire voyage. the supply of Fresh Provisions during the A duly qualified Surgeon in carried.

For Freight or Passage, apply ta

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, November 13, 1841.

2131

21.—Jardine, Matheson & Co., Koroxins

D

AKIN BRÒS. OF CHINA, IZD.,

CHEMISTS, L.

43.-Jordan, Dr G. P., Residence

OS.Jadd, Win., Residence.

L L

K-Linstead & Davis.

M

33. – Muchintush, E., Residence.

G-Manager's Office. 30.-Mount Austin Hotel.

Ꮲ

S-Posit Hospital 20-Feak Hotel & Trading Co., Ld.. 19.-P. & O. S. N. Co.

R 34-Ray, O., Reuitionce. 61-Ray, E C., Office.

S 52-Sailors' Howe

7-Scott, E., Residence 37.-9ottish Orientul S... Co., Ld. 61. Stevens & Co. 62.-Stevens, Geo, R., Residenca,

T 58-Toe Hongkong Electric Co., L.

The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking

Corporation. L- The Hongkong Telegraph.' 56-Victoria Hotel, Pablic Telephone 16.Watson, A; S., & Co., Ld., Hongkong

Dispensary -Wickhew, F. H.

TALDBECK, MACGREGOR & 3.-Woo Kae.

CALDBECK,

Co

Wine and Spirit Merchants,

13, QUEEN'S ROAD,

38-Yaon Fat Hong

Hongkong, August 18, 1891, 1019 1244

W

The Exchange ix open day and night.

W. STUART HARRISON,

Manager.

WINES AND SPIRITS.

SOOTCH WHISKY.

WHITE CAPSULE, F.O.S.--A Blond of the

Finest Whiskios produced in Scot land, matured in Sherry Casks for 7 pears before bottling.

-Per duz, $10.00. Beule, $1.00.

GOLD CAPSOLE-Hosther Glen - Fine

Blend with a decided Feat Reek, entiraly free from Pusel Oil, 6 gears

old before bottling.

Per Therest, fross Newchwang, 2 Chinese, Par Smith, from Swatow, Mr and Mrs Zeigler, and 235 Chinese.

For o Ping, tree Tientsin, 21 Obinezo. Per Thales from Dcust Ports, Mr Arthur, and 201 Chinear,

Per Diamante. from Manila, Mr Leadero Oo, and 50 Chinese

DEPARTED.

Pac Gatterthan, for Sydney, Mr D. C. Byworth, Miss Byworth, Mesars F. de L Badaun and R. Sabel.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-

For SAIGON.-

Per Holstein, at 4.30 p.m., on Saturday,

the 14th inst,

For KUDAT & SANDAKAN. ---

5.30 p.m.-Anticipation of Forthcoming

St. Andrew's Ball, in City Hall. MONDAY, November 23 :---

Noor. Meeting of Shareholders of The Tai On Ship Co., Ld., at No. 25, Praya Central.

MONDAY, November 30

List of Contributions to the Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Id., to be sant in before this date.

List of Contributions to the Chins Fire Insurance Co., Ld., to be sout in before this date.

bay, 29; Prium, Maria Terem, 75 Glengyle, 30; Ajax, Jaron, Merione thshire, Preussen, Kriemhild, Nov. 8. Ningchow, 9.

HOMEWARD BOUND :—Afghan, Onk 23; Glenfalloch, Keemun, 27; Danlanus, Denbighshire, Lormen, 30; Glmartney, Oopack, Pembrokeshire, Nov. 3.

The

P. M. S. S. Co.'n », ». City of Pelang with the AMERICAN MAIL of COL 21, loft Yokohama on Wednesday, Nov, 11th, at daylight, and may be expected here on or about Tuesday, Nov. 17, The M. Co.'s stommahip Melbourns, with

the French Mail of the 18th Oct., left Singapore on Thursday, the 12th Nov., atam, and may be expected here on or about Thumday, the 19th Nov. This packet brings replies to letters deepatoned from Hongkong on Sept.

Old

Tas Canadian Pacific Railway Company's steamer Empress of India, from Vany oouver, left Yokohama for Kobs, Naga saki, Shanghai and Bonglong on av

Oth.

The D. D. R... Iphigenia loft Bingebore. on November 6, and may be expected. here on or abuut Nov. 13.

The Austro-Hung. L. 8. N. Co/astoamship Melpomene, from Trieste, deft Singapore for this port on the 8th Nov., and may be expected here on or about the 14th Nov.

A. S. WATSON & Co. The E. & D. a. a Fenetis left Singaporn

LIMITED.

for this port on Nov. 3th, and may be expected here on er about Nov. 14. The Shire Line ateardship Gamorganshire left Singapore on the 9th Nov., and may be expected here on or about the 15th Nov.

WE INVITE ATTENTION TO OUR The Chion Shippers M Co... Pingsuty, W

FIRST SUPPLIES

OF

CONFECTIONERY

AND

Pur Menus, at 5 p.m., as Saturday, CHRISTMAS GOODS.

the 14th inst.

For AMOY & SHANGHAI.-

Par Fotyphemus, at û p.m., on Saturday,

the 14th inst.

Fer SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUI.-

Par Hailong, at 6 p.m., on Saturday, |

the 14th inst.

Per Smé, at 10.30 a., on Monday,

the 16th inst.

For BANGOKK.-

Per levatorse, at 0.90 .,, on Tue-

day, the 17th inst.

RECEIVED BY

THE LAST MAIL.

from London and Liverpool, loft Sin gapore for this port on the 12th Nov., and may be expected here on or about the 18th Nov.

The s. 4. Chase loft Singapore on the NoT.

12th, and may be expected here on or about the Nov, 18.

The steamer Arratoon pear, with mails de from Calcutta, lefe Singapore.on the 12th Nov, and may be expected here on or about the 18th Nov

The P. and 0. Co.'s steamer Bombay loft Bombay on Nov, 6th for this port

UNION CHURCH, BUNDAY, TH NOVEMBER. Forencon Service 11 am. Sanctus, 55;

Hymn, 16; Palm, 31 freries 1.8) Hymns, 319 and 355,

The Ove artillorymen against whom a Chinswoman" brought a charge of rape were discharged by Mr Wise at the Police. Court to-day.

JORDAN ALMONDS, NOUGAT, BUT-|

It will be seen from a Post-office intimation TER SCOTCH, ASSORTED TOFFEES,

that letters Sc. for the United Kingdom. DRAGEES, PRALINES, and a large posted before 11 s.m. on Wednesday, the

Eor SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-selection of PURE CONFECTIONERY | 18th instant, ars due in London on 20th

CUTIA-

Per Wingsang, at 11.30 am., on Tuse-from the leading Manufacturers.

day the 17th in

For STRAITS, COLOMBO & BOMBAY. Por Melpomene, at 11.30 a.m., on Satur

day, the 21st just.

CHRISTMAS Mail:-Loftere &o for the United Kingdon: posted before 11 a.m., on Wednesday the 18th instant, are due in Lvinton on 20th December.

MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. The French Contract Packet us will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instant, with Maita for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places be- yond, vid Marseilles; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, Madras, the Australasian Colonice, Adou, Natal and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.

the usual hours will be observed in

olowing the Moils, &c.

MALES BY THE GERMAN PACKET.--

The German Contract Packet Sachsen will bedespatched ou SATURDAY, the 31st Inst., with Mails for the United King dem, Europe and countries beyond, vid Brindis; to the Straits Settle ments, Batavis, Burmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, &c., &c. Registry ceases at 1 7.11.

The Mail closes at 2 P.M. Late letters till

2.30 with 10 cents extra postage.

HOURS OF CLOSING THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS. When the Packtta leave at Ncom

CADBURY'S SPECIAL CHOCOLATE

OREMES.

PINE, APRICOT, CHERRY, LIME, | GUAVA, and other FRUIT JELLIES in

great variety.

TOM SMITH'S CHRISTMAS

CRACKERS.

December.

CRICKET-Longs and Shorts-The above match-will commence at 2 pm, to-morrow, instead of 11 s.ro. Members wishing to play will please be on the ground at that

hour.

THE ▼ RC. intend having a sorstol four race to-morrow aftormoen. A atom- launch for members will leave Murray, Pier at 4.15 p.m. to accompany the race. The following are the crewn

Station No. 1, Shamrock Friedrichs (stroke), Dalby, Fredericks, Gadga (bow),

Station No. 2, Kornblume - Potts (stroke), Fearon, Jeffrey, Manuk (bun).

Station No. 9, Leek-Lockhart (stroke), COLOURED OPALS mounted in Phah, Dancan, Stopani, Simpson (bow). representing favourite subjecta.

REGARDING the appointment of a Consul for the United States in the Caroline Islands, as announced by a telegram in the Comercio

A large assortment of ENGLISH and reproduced to another column, the Comercio. JAPANESE CHRISTMAS CARDS, of says that the pretensions of the United handsome and artistic designs, suitable to

all tastes, and at moderate prices.

Stakes are baseless, there not being a suffi- aient number of its subjects to warrant tha presence of a representative to protect their lives and interests: Neither is there suficient number of any other nation to necessitate the presence of a Consal. The Islands being under Spanish control, the subjects of all nations alike have the best- gasrabies, provided they abide by tha 2030 Spanish laws.",

A. S. WATSON AND CO., LIMITED. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841. Hongkong, November 2, 1891.

The following hours will be observed-in closing the Mails for Europe, te, by the

THERE was a large attendance at the English and French Packets, when they Iuvo at Nook. The Money Order Office. The publication of this issue commenced performance of the sacred, melod will be closed at 5 the day before.

at 6.45 p.m. 8.00 & M.--Posting of Prices Current and

Circulars messu.

(Prices Current and Circulars may howover be posted up to 10 o'clock

if they are tied in bundles, country by country, with the addresses all one way).

10.00 a. M.-Registry cases. 10.30 A.-Posting

of

Newspapers,

Books, and Patterns ceases. 11.00.-Mail alozes.

LATE LATTERS may be posted (from 11.10 a.m.) with 10 eats late fee up to 11.30 A.M., after which hour they may be sent on Board with the same Late Fes

ន

The China Mail.

BONGKONG, FRIDAY, NOVEMBRE 13, 1891.

TELEGRAMS.

The Prophet of Hebron at the Italian Convent yesterday evening, and, always, the case at these entertainments, the performers acquitted themselves very creditably The Prophet of Bebren,' a five-act piece, is a pretty large undertaking for a body of youthful performers, and this socess with which it was presented certainly implies a great amount of in- telligent study and careful training, Tho appreciation of the audience showed their extertainment by frequent applause. of the principal of the Methodists, to be Some of the solos were comarkably well United Statas Consul at Caroline Islands.rung, and the singing al through gare. The Government refuse the exequatur,"

evidença of excellent tuition. The dresses

(El Comercio.)

SPAIN.

Mannin, Nov. 6th, America has appointed Mr Rank, brother

PEAK DELIVERY, Letters, &c., will be delivered by the 12 and 3.30 o'block For Zafro, for Manila, Mears A. H. Trams only, Correspondencé and Parsels Bottenhoja, John Kicby Green and ser.for the Peak may be posted in the General of December. vant, Jors Filipa de Pao and servant, A. Post Offics up to 11.30 am. of p.m., of In the next convocation a discussion will Jacobsen, Mr and Mrs Joseph Bimous, Mrs in the Letter Boxes in the Cara till time of Anna Sowarz, and Chinese; for Amoy, 62 Departure. With regard to lottors from take place regarding the suppression of the Chintae:

the Psak additional Letter Boxes have been duty on consting trade from the mouth of Par Haitan, for Swatow, 4. Europeans, afficed to Police Boxos at Magazine Gap, Fannary názt.

end 300 Chinese,

Per Clara, for Haiphong: European, and 30 Obines.

For Peking for Shanghai, 3'Chinese. Per-Tung Chung, for Shanghai; & Chinese.

TO DEPART

For Polyphemus, for Amoy, 6 Europeans, and 90 Chinese

SHIPPING REPORTS. The Chinose steamer Fu Fig reporte From Chefoe to Turnabout, strong N.E.

light fair wind and smooth aea.

by

Peak Church, and at Mount Kellet, which will be cared at 12.30 and 4 pm. Local Rates will be charged. No Sunday delivery. Souders are requested to cancel

their Stamps by writing the word Stan across thom. Covera containing Bank Notes, e. should be registered.“

The Jablunt will assemble about the end were very artistic and effective. A word of praíso is due to the accompanist, who performed a somewhat formidable task in n very satisfactory manner. At will.fr een from an advartisment, the performatice will be repeated on Monday evening..

THE DEPRESSION. The Spanish Consul has forwarded us

A HINT TO ENGLEE TRADEER-Recent consular reporta from Italy and Japan bara telegram of which the following is a trans-culars and price-lists based on the righe

a referred to the loss of trade owing to feme in England sending to those couptias õige. the wright and measures. The mustrid atóm Bolinao, 13th Nov., 12.91 pm. is used in those countries, and var French, The typhoon indicated the day before their quotations; bat the Buglish firms, in German, and other compaliters, ie it in

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Letters Parcels, &e, for Kowloon Point and steamers in Harbour may be yesterday, is passing through the South of gusation are content to pazale buyers withz. posted in the General Post Office up to Luzon direction W. N. W 11.30 am and 3.30 p.m.

Lettura dirum Kowloon Foint may he

wind and heavy sea; from there to popouted in the Letter Box which has been Massan Dudwell, Carlil & Co. inform us consular report jest, insured, valca pointe

The British steater Thales reports placed in the Police Station Compound up that the 6. s. Ghaze left Singapore on -Per dos, 67.00 Hottie, 60 cte Had fresh N.E. breeze and dine weather to 1% and 4-o'clock

throughaat, Steamers at Swatow, Tammi and Fler.

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The British steamer Dhamante reports during the firet pots. Middle part strong Heal light Northstly winds and smooth sex

Northerly gale.ad high sea, with passing ralu squalle, Latter part moderate and

22 & 24, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. HONGKONG. LONDON—AMOY,. 2010 favourable,

weights and wismatures, which are very tron blesome and not understood. A similar complaint now reaches us from Egypt in a

eely autotalligibio to a large proportion,

out that our weights and mesuren ers, aby of the persons to whom export houses in this country forward the circulars and prios-lists in Alexidris and Palio. The

12th lustant, and is due here on or about Local rates will be charged. To avoid robbery, senders of lattorn from the 18th instant. Kowloon are requested to cancel their stamp by waiting the word stamped across Hross David Bassoon, Bona & Co. inform | mainio avstem of weights and menuE ANS theta

ta that the n. sormation Ancar, from Cal. in fores in Hera and expr

Engliata dhe mustry should onlin left Singapore for this post youcarday, adapt It la choir quotations, and traumas

Covers containing Bank Nolte, Jewellery c. should be registered.

There will be no Sunday delivery.

the Lätalinstant.

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