Entertainments.
HT. ANDREW'S ·
HALL,
VITY HALL.
TO-NIGHT,
DECEMBER 15th.
A GRAND
CONCERT
Will be given by
THE CELEBRATED GERMAN PIANO-VIRTUOSO
Herr Albert
THE CHINA MAIL.
Notices to Consignees. To-day's Advertisements
FROM SOURABAYA, SAMARANG
AND BATAVIA.
Steamship Bantam, having arrivod from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside, Cargo impeding the discharge or remain. ing on board after the 13th Inatant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expouna
Glodowns at Kowlcon.
VICTORIA REGATTA.
THE CONTURIANG FLAGSHIP, HE COMMITEE haring procured the beg to intimate that ADMITTANCE there. to is FREE, and that TIFFIN can be ob tained on Board, on the 17 and 18TE INSTANT, on the occasion of the ANNUAL REGATTA,
ittimedially after the Ram, od other The LADIES' PURSE will be presenter
No Fire Insurance will bo eßüctod. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
Agenta. Hongkong, December 11, 1891.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY STEAMSHIPS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
2390
8.8. EMPRESS OF JAPAN, FROM VANCOUVER, VOKOHAMA,
KOBE AND SHANGHAL
Steamer having arrived, Oon-
Friedenthal. Tces of Cargo are heroby requested
...8.30 p.m.
0.00
Doors open at...
To commence
Reserved Seats..sana.
..89.00. Back Seats (in last 3 rows).......8L00,
The Box Plan at KELLY & WALE, LIMITED,
Hongkong, December 18, 1891.
AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB.
2289
XMAS
P
ANTOMIME, BEAUTY and the BEAST.
to send in their Bills of Lading for comter. signaturo, and take immediate delivery of their Goeds from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of tho Vessel will be landed and stored at Con. signoca' risk and expense.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
2289 Hongkong, Dewmber 10, 1891.
Not Responsible for Debts.
Jeither the Captain, the Agents, NOT Net
Arners will be Responsible for any Delt contracted by the Officers or Oren of the following Vessels, during their stay in Longhong Barbour-
ABON, Norwegian barque, Capt. A. Chris-
EVENING PERFORMANCES..tenson-Kong Wing Tai,
December 26th, 28th, 30th; January 5th, 9th, 13th sad 16th, at 9 pan, AFTERNOON PERFORMANCE —
January 2nd, at 5 p.m.
Prices of Admission;
Q. E. WAPPAUS, Britisa barque, Captain P. Bansion. Chinsso.
MARIA TERESA, Austrian str., Capt. R. Deperie.-David Sassoon, Sous & Co.
SPINAWAY, British banquentine, Captain
Boason Tickets, 8 mch (available for James Garrick.-Sieman & Co.
avening performances only).
Ordinary Tiskets, $2,
Afternoon Performance, 81.
Unreserved Seats, $1, obtainable at the
THEATRE only,
Half-price each evening, st 10 p.to., to Útalls and Dress Újrdla.
Tiskets can be obtained at Messrs. Lane, CRAWFORD & Co., as follows:
The Guarnators at il a.m., Den. 12th. Season Tickets at 11 am., Dec. 14th. Ordinary Tickets at 11 a.m., Dec. 15th,
To-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION
Of
JAPANESE OURIOS AND
WORKS OF ART.
HC Undersigned has received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
LATE CARS will Rua each Night to the the 19th December, 1801, commencing at Peak.
Hongkong, December 7, 1891. 22742.30 p.m. sharp, at his Sales Rooma, Duddell
Intimations.
XMAS AND NEW
PRESENTS.
REDUCTION IN PRICE I
YEAR
REDUCTION. IN PRICE! 1
WATERBURY WATCHES (Most Reliable and Acourate Timekeepers) E SERIES
HOW OFFERED FOR
2 DOLLARS 50 CENTS onch.
GENTLEMEN'S J SERIES @ $176 EACH. LADIES' L SERIES & $4.75 BAC
Inspection is respectfully invited.
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA, 3, Queer's Road, Central, Hongkong, December 11, 1801.
1301
E. Kressmann, Bordeaux.
AR Vaderaigned hold STOCK of this
Buch known BRANDS of ULAPETS:
Medoo
St Julianse
Per Case of Per Cau of
24 p $5.25 8.6.25
6.00
8,00
12.50
Château Lafon Rochst, 11.50
Moulis Brillette, Msdoc1880 12.25
Margaux Medoo
81. Batèphe 1883
Chatean Lamorore, Mou-t
14.25
1978
Château Lalour, Second
via 2800 mis en boutei
17.75
ton]. 20.50
les au Château ...
Chateau Loville, Barton *--1880
Cattean La Lagune 1875... 24.75 Chateau Calon Ségur, St.
Bataplie 1875
20.00
7.00
-
SİEMISSEN & Co.
1989
Hongkong, October 10, 1891.
WING HONG, TAILOR, DRAPER & OUTFITTER, Juur. RuORIVED
A LARGE STOCK OF TIANCY FLANNELÅ, SERGES, Scoraz PAWEEDS, CHINESE SILES.
All Kinds of WINTER WOOLEN CLOTHS on hand.
ABELLING AT LOWEST Prices,
BEST TAILOR WORK AND PEREST FIT
وممله
- GUARANTEED. Plesso cxil in and try,
08, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Insurances.
3050
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY.
Street,
A VERY FINE AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF JAPANESE WARE AND WORKS OF ART, comprising:-
Lacqorneo and Intalo PlaquES, PANILA and CABINETS, OLOISONNE PLAQUES and Yases, SANUMA Flares, Vases Rod In- CENAE BURNERS, TEA and BREAKFAST SETS, Que and MoDBEN POTTERY and OTHER ANTIQUIATES.
A HANDSOME COLLECTION of AN- OIENT and MODERN BRONERS, A VARIETY Of SILK EMBROIDERIES, LADIES and GENTLE- MEN'S SILK Gowns and Java, SILK QUILTS, EMBROIDERED SCREENS, IvonY JARS, TUSKS and CARVINGR. ANCIENT SWORDS and OTHER WEAPONS, ANTIQUE HELMETS and Sars of ARMOVE.
Aleo,
A BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION of WATER COLORS, by the Best Masters of Japan, and a GREAT ÁSKORIMENT OF USE. FUL AND CHARMING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Ero, ETC., Erc. The above will be on view on Friday uext, and Catalogues will be issued prior to Sale.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 15, 1891
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S- STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
2329
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM TRIESTE, PORT. SAID, SUEZ, JEDDAH, SUAKIM, MASSAWAH, HODEDDA, ADEN. BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG & SINGAPORE
THE 8.S. Meria Teresa having arrived, Consigue of Carharu
formed that thoir Goods, with the or- esption of Opium, are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of THE WANGHAI WARTHOUSE & STORAGE CO., LD.. Wanchai, whence delivery may be obtained. Consignees wishing to receive their Goods en the Wharf are at liberty to do so, This Vessel brings on Cargo --
PRIZES in the Gymnasium of the V.R.C, on SATURDAY, the 19th Irat. at 4.30 p.m.
Through the Courtesy of Mr. GILLIENT the Flat Fish.will leave-Perider's Wharf on THURSDAY and FRIDAY NEXT, at 12.30 p.m. and 1 p.m.
The EIGUT-OARED RACE, OLUB UNITED SERVICE, will leke place on SATURDAY, at 3.33 p.m.
Bongtong, December 15, 1892, 2322
MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS.
Business Notices.
Balls, Concerts & Evening Parties.
EVENING DRESS MATERIALS:
EW GLOVES. S
NEW FANS
PRACTICAL” DRESSMAKERS
AND
2297
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND ХОКОНАМА.
The Stennabip
Pathan, Captain Rov, will be despatched as mi ove on
or about TUESDAY, the 22nd Instaut.
For Freight or Pausage, apply to
MILLINERS.
NEW FLOWERS. .
NEW HOSIERY.
GAS LIT BOOMS FOE. CHOOSING EVENING UOLORS.
NEW SHOES.
NEW CORSETS.
Evening Kid & Suede Gloves.
14 Button length... 16 do, do. 20 da,
do.
2 Pairs for $9.09. do. 4.00. .do. 5.10.
81-75
2.25... 2.75
THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE EAST.
HONGKONG TRADING Co, Ld,
4. QUEEN'S ROAD & DUDDENL STREET -
Vessels Advertised a: Loading.
Destinatio
Pesachy.
Atta
Date of Leaving.
Bremen & Parts of Call V-enuson (8)................. Norddeutscher Lloyd, Dec. 19 at 3 p.rà, I've, L'en, d'bg & A'pGhamorganshire (8)....Dodwell, Carlill & Co.fáboat Dec, 21. Honolulu.
Yamashiro Maru (6)...Geo. R. Stevane & Co. About Dea, 27, 2321 London, v. Suez Cansi Priam
DODWELL, CARLİLL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 15, 1891.
STEAM TO STRAITS & BOMBAY, Calling at COLOMBO,
London, v. Suez Canal Glengyle (8).. London & Poetsa Vall Pokin (s)...... London & Ports of Galingusy (s, London, .Parts of DalMoyune (6).
Buttorfield, & Swire...Dvo. 17, at 11 aɔTI Jardine, Matheson&Co About Deo 13. ... ́ * & O. . Y. ....... Dec. 24, at nova, Arnhold Katberg&Un. About Dea. 26. Arnhold, Karborg&Co. About Jan. 6. Showan & O.............. Dec. 16; at £É p.m. Messagories Maritime. Dec. 16 at noon. Dodwall, Carlili & Co. About Dec 24. Dodwell, Oatlili & Oo. About Dec. 24 Shewan & Co.... Quick despatch Conler despatek. 7. Japa City of RiodeJaneiro(a)|Pacifo Mail S. S. Co. Dec. 19, at I p.m. |0. & 0, 8. S. Cr...... ¡Deo. 31, at 1 jam.
Amoy...... Diamante (a) Marc Saiga Slazio (6).... N'aki, Kobe & Thama Torrington (8)... Now York... New York,.SuezCanali verton (a). .
The P. & 0. 5. N. Co.'s Manila, ria
Steamship
Fanelia, tears for the above places on THURSDAY, Oupt. T. F. DAKERT, will the 24th Instant, at Noon.
K. A. HEWETT,
for Superintendent. P. & O. 8, N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, December 15, 1891.
New York.
8. Braucisco, T.
Martha Davis.. ..Sachem
S. Francisco, Japaninelio (3).... ........Ravenna (8)..
Shanghai......
2310
hai, via Amoy...Agamemnun (0)................
Kube&Ya Pathan (a).. S'para, Fenning & CttJapan (8)...
DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, S'pore, Havre& H'burz Tohigania (5)..
-
LIMITED.
CHEMISTS, &c.
CONFECTIONERY:
CHOCOLATES.
NOUGAT,
PRALINES.
PASTILLES.
BEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE
22 & 24, QUEEN'S ROAD
CENTRAL
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS,
She wan&
P. & O. 8. N. Co......Quick despate.
Butterfield & Swire...Deventer 16.
Dodwall, li! & Co., About Dao. 21
Sassoon Sons
Sons & Co. Dec. 16, at noor.
Dec. 17,
D
at 10
) a; tin,
siemssen & eo. 24, at noer.
P.&O. S. N.
Dongles Lapraîk & Co. Dec. 16, at daylight.
Straits and Bombay....Vancia (8)... Swatow, Amoy & Prui Fokien (s).... Suey & M'ne, v. Java Hiroshima Maru (s)... Seo. R. Stoyens & Co. Dec. 16, at 5 pm. Trieste, &.............. Blaria Toresa (4)................. D. Sassoon, Som & Co. Deo. 20, at noon, Vancouver (B.C.). & Empress of Japan (8).. Janadian P'ho R. Co. Jan. 5, at nujos, Y'hamay. N'k & Kobs Ancona (8)..
P. & O. S, N, O...... Dec. 26, at daylight.
Per Pong Ping, from Tientsin, 71 Obi- IOS4.
Per Chung Chew, from Penang, 450 Ohi-
nosu.
Per Michael Jebsen, from Chefoo, 2 Chi-
hese.
Per Priam from Shanghai, &c., Mr and Mra Cave Thomas, 2 children and 3 wer vants. Mr Currie Jones, 1 European, and 300 Cicero.
DEPARTED.
Per Namoa, för Foschow, Mr F. W. Stapelton; fur Coast Ports, 200 Ohinem,
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS BY THE GERMAN PAOKE--
MEMUS. FOR TO-MORROW
Daylight
Shipping
No. 9013 DECEMBER 15,-1891
Foken leaves for Swatow, Nocu Japan Juven for Singapore,
Fouang and Caloutta. Nood. French Mail leaves for Forts of
Call and Furije, 4 p.
Diamante leaves for Manila, &c. 5 pain--Hiroshima Maru Ionvos for Syd-
Agamotness louros for Shanghai, &c. Meeting.
p.m.-Meeting of Perseverance Lodge.
General Memoranda. THURSDAY, Docember 17
Noon-Loesl Banke cloas. Victoria Regatta
bar
6.30 p.m.-Meeting of Diligentia Lodge. FRIDAY, December 18
Noon-Losal Banks ólögé. Victoris Regatta
Transfer Books of The Canton Insurance 'Office, Ld., closed from this date to
31st Instant, fuelusive. SATURDAY, December 10-
2,30 p.m.Anelion of Japaese. Curios,
de, at Geu. P. Lammert's. MONDAY, Decentos: 91 --
3 p.m.-Meeting of The Labuk Planting
Co., Ld., at Hongkong Hetel.
4 p.m.-auction of Grown land at Sam Shai Pe (N. of Cosmopolitan Dooks), * TUESDAY, December 2
Goods per Maris Teresa undelivered after
this date sub cet to rent.. THURSDAY, Desember 24
Nuon Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong Bigh Level Tramway Co.,
Ld., at Hanghong Hotel SATURDAT, December 20
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
FABSBD JUEZ GANAL OUTWARD BOUND:Colombo, Foyle, Nov. 13; Pathan, Ainadule, 20 ́ Nestor, Chan, 21; Benders, Cardiganshire, Wo. Sang, Tever. 27 Moyung, Niche Patricius, Stuttgart Dea 13 Folie, 4 Glenavon, Nydney, Shatha po B Hanzwirn Borgh — Eelamedis, Nov. 17.
Glescarn, Guy
mand, Al-Anchises, Belaropfullying ga, Romja, Dec. 15 Cunnartunshine Hruc, A; Achilles, Brindist, Glenorchy, Oriza, 9.
The M. M. On's stanmahip Faustes, th
the French Mall of the 19th Nov, lett. Saigon on Wednesday, December 18, at 1 am, army be expected hors on-or about Wednesday, the 16th Dạc, This packet bringe replies to letters despatched from Hongkong on Uel.
The 1,5. Kubang, from Biraits and Calentia,
loft Singapore for this port on the 8th- Dos., and may on expected here on Ur about the 15th Dea
The 0. 8. 8, Co.'s steamer Diomed left Sia-
gapore on Deo, Rh, and may be oxy pected here on or about Dos. 16. yen The Ben Line steamship Bengine from
Loudon, left Singapore un Der. it, and may be expected here on or about Dec 18. The Glen Irine steamthip Glenfritt, from
London and Straite, loft Singapore on Dec, 13th, and may be expected hero The D. D. B. Lydiz left Singapore on
on or about Des. 204.
Dec. 13, and may he expected here on or about Duc, 212
9pm-A. D. C Performance at City The ... Torrington loft Bingapore on Dec.
Hall
-TURDAY, December 29
3 p.m.-foxlers for Purchase of Opiam "Furm received at Colonial Secretary's
Office.
A. S. WATSON & Co.,
W
LIMITED.
JE INVITE ATTENTION TO OUR
FIRST SUPPLIES
The German Centract Packet Freuse will CONFECTIONERY
badospatched on SATURDAY, the 19th
Just, with Mrila for the United King- dom, Europs and countries beyond, tia Brindisi; to the Straite Settle- menta, Bataria, Burma, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, de., &c. Registry ceases a 1. T.M.
The Mail closes at P.M. Late latbors till
2.30 with 10 cents extra postage
Per Churn, for Haiphong, 2 Europeans, | MAILS BY THE UNITED STAPS PACKET. –
and 90 Chinese.
Per Tangshan, for Swatow, 1 European, and 80 Chinose.
Per Toour, for Shanghai: 12 Chinese, Por Bisagno, for Singapore, 328 Chinese.
TO DEPART
Per Frejr, for Hofhow, 80 Chinese. Fir damn, for Swatum. 20 Chinese. Par Agamemnun, for Amoy, 500 Chinare,
SHIPPING REFORTS, The British steamer Formosa reports: 2239 Loft Terazi December 11th, Amoy 19th, and Swatow 14th. From Tumani to Amy, had moderate and variable winds, and fing weather. From Amoy to Swatow, light N. winde with fine clear weather. From Swalow to Podro Blanco, caim and fine; thence to
to port light N.N.W. winds and cloudy weather. Steamers in
in Amoy, Hai- loong, Chintung and Funnar.
December 14, 18 → Saluzie, French sisumer, 2,140 A. Paul, Shanghai December 12, Mails and General
—MESSAGEFLES MARITINKS.
Sishan, British steamer, 815, E. F. Storell, Sargon December 1, tics,
KIN THE LOONG.
December 15:-
The Chinees rteano: Tung Ping reports: From Tientsin to Chufuo, fresh Northerly wind and rough sea; left Chefoe on the thirstant; and experienced moderate to fresh N.N.W. and Northerly wind to lam- mecka; and from thers to port, light vari
Iphigenia, Gorman ateamor, 1,100, Lable winds and overcast. Magleby, Kobe December 1, General
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Maria Teresa, Austrian steamer, 1,922, R. Deperit, Trieste October 18, and Sioga- para December 7, General-DAVID Sas-
SOON, SONS & Co.
Light monsooned fine weather throughout. The British steamer Priam reperie:
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL, LIST OF VISITORS.
Mr J. B. Coughtrie Mr Frankliu E. Ken- Me Goals Mr Goo Mias Insoll
dell Me and Mrs-Overback Mr Fonte
Formosa, British steamor, 674, T. P. Hall, Tamsui December 11, Amoy 13, and Swa. tow 14, General-DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO. Mr and Mrs H. 8. Mr A. Rosa.
Tung Ping, Chinese str., 367, Riolarda, Joseph and child Mr F. W., Stapleton Tien sin December 7, and Chofou 9, Coal | Mr Chistles O. MalschiMe Taylor and Goneral, Kwong Suxe Tax & Co.
Cheang Cheis, British steamer, 1,713, F.- Webb, Penang via Singapore December 6, and Boihew 14, General, Bus BIN CEAS
Michal Jebien, Corman r.,, 710, Met- thiesen, Chefso December 1, Banes WILL & Cia.
Priam, British str., 1,802, J. Wilding, Shaughal Desember 9, via Foochow and Amoy 14, General,-BOTTERIE & SWIRE. Kulsing, British steamer, 1,495, Jack- From TzIESTE, ex 8.a. Imperator, tran-sen, Caloutta and Singapore December 8, hipped at BOMBAY. From CALCUTTA, CE
General. -JARDINE, MANIFEION & Co, B. Niobe, transhipped at ColoABO.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goode kave left the Godowns, and all Olsima must be sent in to the Undersigned BEFORE NOON, ON THE 2ND INT, OR THEY WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED,
...
No Fire Insurance has beon effected, and any Goods remaining in the Gedowns alter the 22ad Instant will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by DAVID SASSOON, SONT & U., Agents. Hongkong, December 15, 1891.
The Overland China Mail,
2520
▲ WERELY COUINAL TOE THE HOME A,
DELANTURES. December 15
Picciola, for Haiphong. Clara, for Haiphong. Tongshan, for Swat. Haiphong, for Mayi Namou, for Coast Porta
N. 8. de Larelo, for Manila, Toonan, for Shanghai.
Bisugue, for Singapore and Bombay,
OLEARED
Continental, for Haiphong. Prejr, far Hochow, Collingham, for Singapore and New York. Fokien, for Swatow Agamemnon, for Amoy.
PASSENGERS.
ARBITED. B
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
MAILS will close:-
Eor SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-
OUTTA.-
Por Japan, at 11.00am, on Wednce-
day, the 16ti jaat.
For AMOY & SHANGHAI.
Per Agamemnon, at noon, on Wednardag.
the 18th inst..
For FOBE, NAGASAKT, SYDNEY &
MELBOURNE.—--
The United States Mail Packet City of Rin de Janeiro will be despatched en SATUR- DAY, the 19th Instant, with Mails for Jepun, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be elenad as follows 13.15.x. Registry code." 12.30 r. Post Oulce clozes, but Corres ponienes may be posted on board the Packet, with Late fee of 10 cema estra Postage, until the time of departure,
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. — The British Contract Packet Pekin will
be despatched on THUESDAY, the 24tb Instant, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries be- yond, eld Brindis; to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, Bur- mah, Qoylon, Adén, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltor.
The usual bours will be observed in closing
the Muis, Mo.
HOVES OF CLOSING THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS. When the Packets isave at Neos The following hours will be observed in English and French Packets, when they dosing the Mails for Europa, &c, by the leave at Noon The Money Order Offica will be closed at o the day before.
8.00 LM-Posting of Prices Current, and
Circular peanen.
(Prices Current and Ciroulars may however be posted up to 10 o'clock if they are tied in bundles, country by country,
with the addressos-all ONG WAY). 10.00 AM Registry ceases. 10.30 A.M.-Posting of Newspapers,
Books, and Patterna cones. 11:00 a.M.Mail ologya
LATE LETTERS may be posted (from 1.1.10 a..) with 10 cents Tate fee up to 11.30 .., after which hour they may be sont on Board with the same Inte Fue.
Letters Parvels, & for Kowloon Point and ateaciers in Harbour may be posted in the General Post Office 11 30a.m. and 3.30 p.m.
to
Letters from Kowloon Point may be posted in the Letter Box which has been
Per Harukima Maru, at 3 pin., on Wed-placed in the Police Station Compound up
nesday, the 18th ingl., instead of us to 12 and 4 o'clock. previously notified.
Local rates will be charged.
AND
CHRISTMAS GOODS
RECEIVED BY
THE LAST MAIL.
JORDAN ALMONDS, NOUGAT, BUT- TER SCOTCH, ASSORTED TOFFEES, DRAGLES, PRALINES, and a large selcosion of PURE CONFECTIONERY:
from the leading Manufacturers.
CADBURY'S SPECIAL CHOCOLATE
CREMES.
The
14, and any he exported here on or about Dec 31,
Pathan left. Singapore on Dea. 14,
AND FORY
Dec. 21
bo
expected here on or about
The P. and O. s. 8. Uanton left Bombay
for this port on 11th Dec
Tax Superintendent of the P. ZONE Co. informs we that the Cox' a Canto left Bombay for this port on the evening of the 11th inst.
Masses Dodwall, Carlill and Co. infarto, us that the a. a. Pethan loft Hingspore on the 14th fast, for this port
The Hoppo of Cantón called this afternoon on the Registrar General and H. E. the
We are informed that some tobacco, from the Toongood Estate on the Labuk River, which was sold at pablid auction in Am sterdam lately for 1100 per kilo, han sinco boon resold at f.140 par kila The British North Borneo tobaco han upparent ly a fold before it, sud will yet zapay those who can afford to wait for a return on their. capital
Tas Japan Gazette of 5th inst. esys - Minister at Peking by Admiral Belkusp A telegram received from the American
last evening was to the following effect
Nothing decisive Troops pursue zabole, Hundreds of Christians masored “Min- sionarios ioaving the interior.
We løsen from a Japan papar- thus the latest estimatca of the injury inflicted by the recent earthquake in the Prefectures of Aichi and Gifa give the number of per. sons killed as 1,024, wounded 1.438, húimen totally destroyed 83,000, partially destroy ed23,500 people leit utterly destitute 180,000, and total estimate of damage done
PINE, APRICOT, CHEERY, LIME,to property $20,000,000 R GUAVA, and offer FRUIT JELLIES in Tau Fotokans Trade Review writes in is
great variety:
TOM SMITH'S CHRISTMAS
CRACKERS,
peculiar Japanese style The stock of istobes, which lay mpumulated in Kobe hsa now been wearly cald, and there is bot a little arrival The markat i dell; al- thungh quantity exported, was large. Even ten or fronty conta am pressed to be re- deced for some quality, anil the manufas Türera spo kuch GLATTRed, is LODZO-
COLOURED OPALS mounted in Plush, An extract from a private letter, slated fat.
representing favourite subjects,
instant, just received from Peking is s follows I presume, you have heard of the troubles which are beginning in the north the murder of tho ustiga sulborìtiss this province and steinnho, Tha mi- ionarise are driven ont alteor ale now
A large assortment of ENGLISH and JAPANESE CERISTMAS CARDS, of yet as the news reaches bars very slowly, in Tientsip I have not heard fall secounts
handsome and aristic designs, suitable to, and the forsigners do not soak umah about
it to o prevent excitement. all tastes, and st noderato prices ****
Taz Shanghai Mercury ease ---Wo learn from the North that Viceroy L Hang chang and Shang Tanted have come to the conclu- sion, that instead of apponung BIL assist manager to the China Merchants Steam Navigation Ce,, to have à Board of Super- FiBora from the staff now in offles, 40 Bet in all important máttars with Me Boon, the Director. Those selected are Messrs. Tong, Ohun, and io. Mr Tong in the agent, Mr Chun the chief of the general office, and Mr Yin the chief of the accountants office.
A. S. WATSON AND CO., LIMITED. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
ESTABLIRD A.D. 1811
Hongkong, Normber 2, 1891
MARRIED -
2080
At Hongkong, Petar Agreh, by the
Ber. A. G. Feldbarith, FREDE, A. BROWN As the atmosphere of the United Slater ja To avoid robbery, core of letters from to HATE W. Her, youngest daughter very dry in comparison to that of our Pec Diamante, at 9.30 p.m., on Wednes Kowloon are requested to anos that of Caps. W. Hiblert, of Yarmonth, Nova country, ordinary kinds of sequer wer
stamps by writing the word stamped across Booti them.
For AMOY & MANILA-
day, the 16th inat.
For SINGAPORE
Covora containing Bank Notes, Jowallery The publication of the issue commenced discovered a new way to make them wisud Per Iphigenia, at 9,30a.m., on Thursday, & should be registered.
Thure will be no Suaday delivery♫
the 17th just.
For KOBE & YOKOHAMA
Per Phra Chula Chem Klao, at 9mm, ón
Thursday, the 17th inst.
For SINGAPORE
Fer Frism, at 10.30a.m., on Thursday's
the 17th inst.
For SAIGON
PRAK DELIVERY, Løtter, &o, will be delivered by the 12 and -3.30 o'block, for the Foak may be posted in the General Trax ouly. Correspondents and Parcels
Post Oflice up to 11.30 am, or 3 p.m., or In the Letter Boxes in the Cam tili tima of
Por Whampoa, at noon, ou Friday, the Departuro. With regard to lettore from
18th inst.
For SWATOW & BANGKOK--
For Phra Chom Elan, at 8.30 am Wednesday, the 33rd inst.
the Peak additional Letter Boxe have been alized to Polos Peres et blagazine Gap, on by Peak Church, and at Mount Kellet, - which will be cleared at 12.30 and Ap.m. For STRAITS & BOMBAT.
———| Local Baton will be charged. No Sunday delivery. Senders are requested to caucet Per Pentia, at 10.30 am, on Thursday this Stamps by writing the word Stamper
the 4th inst. NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA Notes, &c should be registered.
Covers contalning. Bank
For fncona, at 5 p.m., on Thursday, the 24th iùnt. tustead of as previous ly notified,
TS PUBLISHED to auit the Departure of each ENGLISH and FRENCH MAIL Steamer for Europe. It contains special Commercial intelligence, special tables of Skipping and ether information. The Tations Reports of Courts and Meetings, For Salasin, for Hongkong: from Shang and all other news, are given in full shai, Messra P. de Sunenrilis, L, O. Grats, Mr and Mrs G. Fell, Mesars J. C. Miller, they appear in the Daily issue.
The Deerand Chine Hail, by the con- P. Pry, John W. Cartor, Wai Cho Fang For venience of its form and the accuracy and and servant, Wai Yang Samo enrvant, folgcas of its reports, has long been popular J. W. Deane, Fing Kee Chung and servant, with residente who wish to send hoose a Mr and Mrs W. Wright, Mrs Lee and weekly budget of the news of Hongkong family, Mr Heo King bum, Mrs E de 1340 and the Far East. Circulating, as it doas, Costs and fauly, Mr. E. da Silva and sor
among nearly all the old China kards rent. Mr Weeton Clifford, Miss F. Billo, AFAILS BY FRE FRENOR PÁSKER at Home and also sinong residents at the Mr José de Souss, Mr fan Chat Ben, Mr. Treaty Porta and in the interior, it offers and Mrs Akee, child sad smak. Merate special advantages to advertisers."
--TIER Undərmigned, AGENTs for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT KISKS #gulam FIRE & Current Rates. -
NORTON & Ca, ,,,,,,
Agents. Hongkong, July 15, 1887.
THE NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSUR ANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG. 13 Undersigned having been appointed
ABETH for the abors Company, prepared to GRANT INSUBANGES to the
The Overland Uima Mail will be regularly ported from the China Mail Office, to sub- soribera, on their addresses being forwarded to the Office.
SUBSCRIPTION!
E. Cochoist and A. Carbot, and 13 Chinese from Yokohama, Messrs W. P. Maclean, G. E. Potte, Andrew Arthur, Mrs and Mick Bronschweig; from Kobe, Mr A. 3. Coste
Boross them.
Temperature.
to
0.95
be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instant with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places bo THERMOMETER yond, siq Marseillea; to Saigonty Streite: Settlements, Dataria, Burnaby Carlet," Madras," the Australasian: Colonies Aden, Natal and the Cape, Egypt,
· Malta, and Gibraltar, Fer formand, from Coist Porta, Me Francis Desh, MP Frank Leyburn, and 80 The umal hours will be observed in Chiness.
closing the Mails, &t
rent Contrec Packet Salazie will
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Sixhan, from Saigon, 145 Chinose. Per Mario Teresa, from Trieste, &c., Mr
extent of 1100,000 cu First class Eisks 4 Per-Alu 12.00, postage,-81.80 Boller, and 407 Chineno.
current rates.
Quarter,
DUNK, MELBYE & 06 Hongkong, September 18, 1891.
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Bingle Gorg China Met Disc, Hongkong,
3.00, 0.90,
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HONGKONG, TURGAY, DECEMBAn 15 4891,
TELEGRAMS.
SUEFLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL. (Vin Southern Lina) IMPROVEMENT OF THE ENGLISH NAVY
sre liable to be damaged, and meny failed in, onuseqdansa, Horever, a ellisen of Tokyo named Buto Maşukichi Intely
drynoms of the atmosphere, and combos of tables wéra gold lacquered very handsome. ly, according to the new way, The} xre to be sent to New York and Ohio fer esport- mental sale, and if they be found successful, thuse for the Worlda Fair nye proposed to | be manufactured. →→Tokohama vérade”- de-
We hero received the first numbe Now Tokohama - paror-- The Tonkama Trade Review. It is evidently edited by a Japanses. Here is ample of the
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make it firm, when old sakson "will bare place the Navy is condition it to cope at the Supply of coal that exceeded demand with any two combined power
(From Angapore guzeri.), a
· ME BHARSON'S ALTION FOR –– DIMAGENA
London, ath Dic - The action brought
by Mr Hearson, E. N,, dafming damages from the commanders of tas mensol, w who arreated the in Bingapore 21s ditmased
all the time threatens to became stepISE IN late years - Much – being the present, tilion, the inundation does not gi75 great efect upon the market, and ýngar
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