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Mails.

U. 8. Mail Line.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU.

PROPOSED BAILANGS FROM HONGKONG, City of Poking (via)

Nagasaki, Kobo, THURSDAY, Oct. 5, Inland Sea and Yokohama)........

Cline (via Nagasaki,

at 1 pm.

Kobe, Inland Sea, TUESDAY, Ool: 17, Yokohama and nt 1 p.m. Honolulu)

Pers (via Nagasaki, SATURDAY,, Nov. 4,

Kobs, Inland Sua

at 1 p.m. and Yokohama) ... }

HE V. S. Mail Stownship CITY OF THE

PEKING will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, vid NAGASAKI, KOBE, INLAND SEA and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, the 5th October, at 1 p.m., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Steamers of this line pass through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and call at HONOLULU, tad passengers are allowed to break thoir jouracy at any point en ronde. Through Passage Tickets granted to Bagland, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers, and to the principal cities of the United States or Canada. Ratce may be obtained on appli cation,

First Clam Passengers have full choice of any of the Overland Bontes, including SOUTHERN CENTRAL PACIFIC, PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIC, NORTH. ERN PACIFIC, and DENVER and I GRANDE RAILWAYS.

They can also

travel over the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY,

on payment of $10 In addition

so the regular tariff rate.

Particulars of the various routes can he and on application.

Special rates (first class only) are granted tu Missionaries, members of the Nara, Military, Diplomatic, and Uivil Services, to European officule in service of China and Japuts, and to Government officials and their families.

Through Bill of Lading isnod for trans portation to Yokohama and other Japan Porte, to San Franciece, to Atlantia and Inland Cities of the United States, vil Overland-Railway, to Havens, Trinitin, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico. Central and South America, by the Com- pany and connecting Steamers.

Frsight will he received on board until 4 Puokages will

the day previous to wailing. Parco

be received at the office until 6 same day; all Parcel Packages

p.m. should be marked to address in full; valuo of name is required,

Conanlar Invoices to accompany Cango destined to points beyond San Francisco lu the United States, should be sent to the Company's Offioon in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco,

For further information as to l'assage sad Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 72, Queen's Roud Central

J, S. VAN BUREN,

Agent.

Bongkong, September 21, 1898.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

NOTICE.

1643

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, NAPLES, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS IN THE LEVANT, BLACK

SEA & BALTIC PORTS;

ALSO,

LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON & SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS,

THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL ▲ SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERY AND LUGGAGE.

NB.-Cargo can be taken va through Bila of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA.

0

MONDAY, the 16th day of Uctober, 1893. at 3 p.m., the Company's

8.S. PREUSSEN, Úaptain D. HOGEMANN, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPROIE, and CARGO, will leave this port ea „kova, calling at Naples and GENOA.

Shipping Orders will be granted til: Noon, on SATURDAY, the 14th October, Cargo and pours will be rusived op board until Noon on MONDAY, the 16th Oct., and Parcels will be received at the Agency's Office) until Noon on SUNDAY, the 15th Oct. Contents of Packages are zoquired. No Parcel Receipts will be signed at lass than $2, and areas abould not exceed Two Feet Cable in messure- ment.

Mails.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE,' BATAVIA, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND

BLACK SKA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA, MARSEILLES, LONDON, HAVRE AND BORDEAUX,

A 1.80

PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA,

ON

organus S

WEDNESDAY, the 4th October, MELBOURNE, Commandant VIMONT

To Let.

TO LET.

With Immediate Possession.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Destination.

Vessels Advertised as Loading.

Vessela

ONE GODOWN, No. 117, PRAVA EAST, Brent Ports of Call Pratsion (8)....

at Bowrington. Apply to

DORARJEE NOWROJEE, Victoria Batel. Hongkong, July 28, 1893,

TO LET.

1171

Bbano, S'noy & More Taiyuan (5)........ Bamburg and London Flax (a). Japan........... Ancona (8).. London, r. Suoz Caual Myrmidon (5). London & Ports of Call Rohills (s). London

Shanghai (s). Loaden.......

Jare (B)...... Marseilles, v. Saigon.. Melbouros (8)............. New York,.SuszCans Pathan (5).........

Frocman...

LODOWN in WarOHAL, No. 4, Prays New York............. Got next to the

ENFANCE.

New York........ John R. Kelly

Fort Darwin, &c.......Taiwan (8)..........

5. Francisco, v. Japan City ci Poking (9). 8. Francison, v. Japan Regio (s). Shanghai

Jaya (8) ******* dyde (a)..

Polyphomus (a)...

Apply to

ARNBOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Hongkong, August 11, 1893.

14.09

Shaoghai

Shanghai, via Amy.

TO LET.

S'hai, O'too & Nch'ng Nanyang (8).. S'pora, Harro&H buri Kelemhild (9).. Singapore and Fonang Propontie (s).

Agents.

Date of Leaving.

Norddeutscher Lloyd. Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. Butterfield & Swiro... Ont. 7, at noon. ..Shewan & Co............ About Oviober 1. P. & O. & N. Co.....Supt. 30, at noon, Butterfield & Swire...Ocisher 2.

P. & Q. 8. N, Co......Oct. 12, at noon. P. & O. S. N. Co......About Octobor 10. P. & O. S. N. Co...... About October 24. Messageries Maritimes Oct. 4, at noon. Dodwell, Caclili & Co. Sopt. 30, ut 1 p.m. | Showpo & Co........... Quick despatch. Showan & Co.... Quick dempatos. Butterfield & Swire... October 3. Pacific Mail 9. S. Oo.. Dot. 5, at 1 p.. 0, & O, S. 8. Oo...... Oct. 26, at 1 p.m." P.&O. S. N. Oo...... About October 4.

p

& O. S. N. Co...... About October 7. Butterfield & Swire... October 3. Siemazen & Co.......... Sept. 30, at 4-p.m. Siemsson & Co. Supt. 90, al 4 p.m. Heung Sing 8. Co. Ld. Oct. 3, at noon. Jardine,Matheson&Co Sapt. 30, at noon. Swatow, Amoy & Pani Fozen (8).

Douglas Lapraik & Co. Sept. 30, at noon. Tricate,

Empress of Japan (8).. Canadian P’lis R. Oo.. ¡Out. 4, at noon. Victoria (B.0), &c....Mogul (s)............

Nor. P'fic S. & R. Ons. Oct. 19, at noon.

with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, THE HOUSE No. 30. ELI SERBEL S'pore, Penang & O'tta Wingung (a). and CARGO, will love this Port for the above place.

Cargo and Specle will be registered for London as well as for Marseilion, and copted in transit through Marseiller for the principal placea of Europe.

Shipping Orders will be grantel (2) Noon,

Carge will be received on board until 4 Spacie and Parcels until 3 p.m. cu the 3rd October, 1893. (Parooks ato not to be aunt on board; they must be left at the Agonoye Office.j

Contents and value of Phokagan, une n nired.

+1

For further particolare, apply ↓ Ompany's Office.

DE CHAMPRAUX.

Agent.

Hoogk.g. Septonibar 20, 1893

1684

STEAM FOR

STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA,

INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT. MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, FLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Hits of Lading isues for EATA- VIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTIN- ENTAL AND AMERICAN PORTS.

THE Staabi ROHILLA, Captain W.

J. NANTES, Carrying Her Majesty's

Bent moderato. For Terms, apply at

THE MEDICAL HALL. Hongkong, September 6, 1893.

Intimations.

TRANS

MARK

1501

Voup 0.).&quis Bacquohom(s) Aust Lloyd's B, N. Co Oak, 6, at noon.

To-day's Advertisements.

CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT 7 PER CENT. SILVER LOAN OF 1886, E.

(ALDBECK MACGREGOR & N

Co..

Wine and Spirit Merchants,

1. Quare's Boat Hongkong, Avenue 18, 184,

PRIVATE

1612

DRIVATE BOARD and RESIDENCE Εμετική

attention to Ladies' comfort. Agcoszmoda- tion for Table Boarders Central aitantism.

Max. MATUER,

2 and 3 Feldar's Hill.

1287

Hongkong, July 24, 1893

Not Responsible tor Debts.

wither the Capturn, the Agents, not

Dumere mill he Responsible far any Debt contracted by the Officers or Cren of the following Pussels, during their stay in "immykang Harbour:-

CENTENNIA, American ship, Capt, H. J. Colcord.--Order,

Mails, will he despatched from this for 10-day's Advertisements.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED

BOMBAY, (connecting at Bombay with 8.5. RIMALAYA, which Vessel takes on her Cargo for LONDON, SUEZ CANAL, leaving that port on the 4th FOR SWŁTOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI NOVEMBER, 1893), cu THURSDAY, the 19th October, at Noon, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above Porte.

Silk and Valuabler, all Jargo for France, and Ten for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a scoamer proceding dirovi to Marseilles and London; other Cargo for Londen, &c., will bu conveyed wiî Bombay,

Parcels will be received at this Offic until 4 p.m. on the day before sailing. The puntuate and value of all package ore required.

Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of tha Ca- pany's Bill of Lading.

For further Particulars, apply to

B. H. JOSEPH,

Superintendent.

P, 20. 8. N. Co.'s Office,

Hongkong, September 28, 1993.

To Let.

TO LET.

1686

OS. 2, 7, 11 and 12. Seynova TERRACE. NORD FLOOR No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD.

ROOMS in Colleos OkamurAS, OFFICES in VICTORIA BUILDIKUS, Apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, September 19, 1893,

N°

TO LET.

985

TO 2, PEDDER'S STRECT, DAI to the Poat Oca suitable for OFFICES or CHAMBERS.

Apply to

G. C. ANDERSON,

13, Praya Central. Hongkong, March 1, 1893.

The Steamer has splendid Accommodation N

and carries a Doctor and Stewardess.

Linap can be washed on board.

For further Particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Úo., Agents,

TO LET.

300

0. 3, WEST TERRACE.

apply to

6. C. ANDERSON,

13, Praya Central Hongkong, May 31, 1893.

1650

TO LET

D

WELLING HOUSES --

Hongkong, September 2, 1893.

NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP AND RAILROAD COMPANIES.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKOxo, 1893..

(SUBJBOT TO ALTERATION), Mogul.......... | Thursday | Oct. 19. Victoria............................. | Thursday | Nov, D. Tacoma Toerday Dec. 12. Mogul Tuesday Jan. 2;94. Victoria....... Tozsday Jan. 23514. MAK Steamship MOGUL, Captain GOLDEN, mailing at Noon, THURSDAY, the 19th October, will pre- ceed to VIUTORTA, B.C., and TACOMA vid SHANGHAI, KOBE and YOKO. HAMA

од

Through Bill of Lading isaned to Japan, Pacific Coast Points, and to Canadian-and- United States Points.

Consular Invoices of Goods for United States Points should ta in quadruplicate; and one copy must be sent forward by the stoamer to the care of The Freight Agent Northern Pacific Railroad, Tacoma, Wash. Parcels must be sent to our Office with address marked in fell by 6 p.m., on the day previous to uziling.

For further information as to Passage or Freight, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILE & Co.,

Agents. Eongkong, Septembar 28, 1833.

1026

* BANGOUK,

979

The Co. a Steamship

Fokien,

Captain Davis, will be dospatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 30th Instant, at Noce, and not as previously notified. For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAUS & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, September 29, 1895.

FOR SHANGHAL CHEFOO AND

NEWCHWANG.

1,470

The Steanwhip

Nanny, Captain P. SCHUM, wil he dospatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 30th Inst., at p.m., instead of as previously notified.

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Borgkong, September 20, 1893.

1035

14th HALF-YEARLY DRAWING.

INTEREST DUB and DRAWN BONDS of this LOAN will be PAYABLE the OFFICES of the CorpoRATION OL and after the 30th Septi alber, 1893,

LIST OF DRAWs Bords can be obtained on application to the Undersigned.

For the Homerend & Sandbar Banking

CORPORATION,

Agente Isaing the Loan,

T. JACKSON,

Chef Manager. Hongkong. September 20, 193

1689

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

Aerated Waters.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-

For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-

CUTTA -

Per Wingsang, si 11.30 a.m., on Satur-

day, the 30th inst.

For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA, Per Ancona, a 11.30a.m., on So.urday,

the 34a inst,

For HAIPHONG. -

Per

mykeng, al 1.30 p.m., on Satur day, be 30th inst.

Yor SINGAPORE, —

Per Krimhild, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday,

the 3b inst.

For SHANGHAI, CHEFOO and NEW-

CHWANG.-

Per Nanyag, a 3.80 p.m., or Saturday,

the 30 anst.

For SBANGUAL-

Per Meefor, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday,

the voch inst.

Far STRAIPS, COLOMBO & BOMBAY, Per Murgus Bueguh m, at 11.30 a.m.,

MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAIL-

WAY C. PACKET.-

[No. 9560. SEPTEMBER 29, 1899,

MENOS, FOR TO-MORROW; Shipping. Noon-Fokien leares for Swatow, die. - Noon-Ancona leaves for Japan. Noon-Wingsang loaves for Strails and,

Calontis

4 p.m.-Nangang leaves for Shanghai. 4 p.r.-Kriewild leaves for 'berg, &a 4 p.m.Patkan loaves for Now York.

Miscellaneous.

Interest on and Bands of Chinese Imperial

Govorament Ever Loan of 1886 E- payable.

Second Call of $18.75 on Shores of The Obins Sugar Refning Co., Ltd., due. p.m.-Competition of the Hongkong Rifle Association.

3

General Memoranda. SUNDAY, October :-

9a,.-Excursion trip by Honam

Macao.

to

Goods per Palling undelivered after this

data subject to rent. MONDAY, October 2

Oparing of Cricket Ground.

9 p.m.--Meeting of Zotland Lædge. TUESDAY, October 3 :-

2:30 p.m.-Auction of Sundry House hold Forniture, &c., at Mr J. M.

BIRTH.

On the 22nd September, at Nantai, Foo, chow, the wife of Mr. J. MENCARINY, L: M. Customs, of a Son

DEATH At Hamburg on the 28th September, Mr. BENAY KUнlusas, of Hongkong. Deeply regretted (By telegram),

af

The pullication of this issue commenced 6,40 p.

The China Mail.

HIONGROXE, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1803.

It is very much to be regretted, though we cannot say we are in the least sur- prised, that the Meteorological Commit- tee bas collapsed. As we have previous--- ly stated, the Government need not be.

that astonisbed

the impracticable Director of the Observatory cannot work amicably with anybody who possesses any degree of self-respect. Wo. have predicted that the Committee would not be able to do so, and the sequel has uaformnately proved the correctness of the forecuat. The wom

Armreston undelivered after this bers of the Committee forwarded their

Goods per

date subject to rent, SATURDAY, Octuber 7 :--

Noon-Meeting of Shareholders of The Union Insurance Sotlety of Canton, Ltd., at its Head Offles.

Exchange.

Hoxakond, September 29.

Dr London-

Bank, Wrro,

On demand,

11

30 days' right,

4 entha sight,

Credits, #1

Pari munthalsight,

Os doused,

+

- .|

Urolite, antha' sight,

Berlin-Dim cod...

On New York

On demas,

1-1

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Credita, aight,

On Bombay--

Mica,

Un deciand,...

In Calcat -

Wien,

Ou dewand,

n Shatzbor--- Ur demand,

14

30 daya' sight, private paper, old Leaf, 100 ino (pet)

(Bante's biens patal

NOW READY.

2/68

... 2/6

25

26

2.

... 2/64

3.08 5.16 ... 2,50

612

195

196)

16

resignation to the Government yester day. For the full details of the rea shall have to wait for a long time, sone for this sotion, it may be merma

if they ever become public. But the - gist of the grounds upon which the practical and scientific seamen who were called upon by the Governor to suggest improvements in stora- warnings, touderod their rosignation, may be briefly stated. The members of the Committee did not consider that Ur Doberek was the proper person to pro- side, and they expressed a desire that the alleged appointment of the 'Director of the Observatory to that post should be again referred to the Executive. Why this reference was not made by the Committee as a body does rict seem quito eleur, except, perhaps, on the as- samption that the Chairman was acting

at once sa Director and Secretary. The so-called remonstrance having been for- worded-be it noted, by the person. 195) against

...75% $42 00 $7.97

Vol. XXI.---No. 1,

The British Contract Packet Empress of

Jupas will budsspatched on WEDNES-rag DAY, the 4th October, with Mails ATER-TIZ Woler and is absolutoly for Shanghai, Japan, Canadu, the United States of America, and countries pare.

Steam Plant of the latest beyond, rid Vancouver, BC,

The following hours will be observed in and most powerful type. Saparv-losing the Maïs, &- sion. The whole process of matu

Excture in under the continuous

supervision of a qualified English

Chomisi.

THE PRODUCT.

11.15 A.M. Regis ry closer. 11.30 A.M. Post-Office closes, but Corres- pondence may be posted on board the Packet with the Late Fee of 10 civita extra Postage, until time of departure.

*

PEAK DELIVERY.-Letters, &c., will Will boar comparibe delivered by the 12 and 3.30 o'clock son with the Waters de by the mastTrans only. Correspondence and Paruels for the Peak may be posted in the General neted makers in England.

Post Office up to 11.30 a.m. or 3 p.m., in the Letter Boxes in the Cars till time of Departure. With regard to letters from the Peak additional Letter Boxes have been affixed to Police Boxes at Magazine Gap,

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'CHINA REVIEW'

CONTAINS

The History of Hongkong. Chinese Relationships.

4. Sketch of Burnoso History. Notes and Queries,

Giles' Dictionary, Miscellaneous Notea

Notices of New Books. Collectanes Bibliographica. Beaks Wanted, Exchanges, &c.

Contributors.

Dakin, Cruickshank & by Teak Church, and at Mount Kellet, A. S. WATSON & Co.,

Company, Ltd.

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS. September 28-

€173

Charters Tower. British abeamer. 1,385, Mueray, Kuchinetza Septerober 22, Coate.

FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, BOTTERM. B. KAHA

DAM AND HAMBURG. (Calling at NAPLEB for funding Passengers. ) (Taking Care at through rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL AND BREMEN.)

September 29.-

Canton, British steamer, from Osntoa. Potho, Bestich steamer, 1.782 Weight, Amoy Sapt. 27, General. -D.DWEH, Čin- LILLA CO

Thales, British ste., 820, E. A. Hodgins, Ta warfoe Sept. 27 Amy 98, General.— Devoras BTRANSHIP CO.

Tu won Brith steamer. 1.100, O. An- deren, Echo Sept. 26, General. — Bor- TERFIELD & SWINE,

Pigny, British goubost, from Micao. Linnet, British ganhoat, from Canton.

DEPAUTURION, September 20- Rosetta, for Europe, &c. 1639 Corlic. The Amoy &o.

The Stewhip

Kriemhild, Captain PH. Fox, will be expathed the above Porta TOMORROW, the 30th Ins at 4 pm., instead of as previously autifiol, This Sister has superior Accozzeria- tion for Fitas and Scond Class Patongers and carries a Ductor and Sewardess. For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, September 23, 1803

MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Stearnship

Fatih Captain Wrior, will be despatches for the above Port as 4 p.m. TUMORROW, the 30th lostaat.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, September 29, 1893.

TO LET.

Tower for Shanghai de Kwang Lee, for Cantor. Dmar, for Saigon.

CLEARED.

Lenave, for Moji. Kid, for Chofod, Mentaan, for Kndat. Cicero, fur Sigen.

PASSENGERS. AURITED.

Per Thales, trom Taiwanfoo, do,, 18 Chi-

RO

1683

Per Taiwan, from Kobe, 17 Japanese. DEPARTEU.

Fer Resetta, from Hongkong: for Sinza- poro, Messrs L Stangen, Cibeliua, Hank Morf, Tan Choo Kang, T. W. Oewell, E. A. Simon Thomas, Bator Y. Kori, Captain

which will be cleared at 12.30 and 4 p.m. Local Rates will he charged. No Sunday delivery. Senders aro requested to cance their Stamps by writing the word Stamped ROTONS thelo. Oovora containing Bank Notes, &c. should be registered.

Lestera Parcels, &c., for Kowloon Point and steamers in Harbour may be posted in the General Post Offics up to 11.30 am. and 3.30 p.m.

Lectors from Kowloon Point may be posted in the Letter Box which has been placed in the Police Station Compound up

12 and 4 o'clock.

10

Local rates will be charged.

To avoid robbery, senders of letters from Kowloon are requested to cancel their stampa by writing the word stamped across

thum.

Uovers containing Bank Notes, Jewellery &c. Elwuld be registered.

Thore will be do Sunday delivery.

VISITORS AT HOTELS.

KONUKONG HOYEK.

MW. G. Alla

alr M. E. Ooster Mr C. A. Field Hou, and Mrs Galton Alise tus Mr L. Juill Mr J. Kinghorn

Mr R. Lyall M-J. Kirkwood Mr C. Meghal Mrs F. W. Paillips Me F., Susan Meo Smith

WINDSOR HOTEL.

Mr J. C. Akberr

Mr J. F. Bonton

Mr and Mrs MoBean,

uurse & 2 children M. de Mrs Geo. Erkley Res. J. M. Morton Vicu-uunsul P. Gavali-Air Relick

Mr. Stevens

21:len

Mr S. Guttentug

O pt. C. H. Wilman

SJrd Bogt. M& draGuo, HolmesMrs Welman

Mr C, Hardwig

Mr R. B. Jugos

Mr Carl Jantzen

Mr & Mrs J. Kramer

Mr MacConachie

fra MacRae

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL,

Mr John Andrew Dr. Joa Mr 8. S. Beajariu Mr H. E. Boxshall Commodore Boyǝs Mr Hart Buck Mr and Mrs C. O. Me W. Mathieson

Coben Mr Dochrans

Mr H. F. Meyerink Mra Van Nierop Mr J. B. Conghtric Mrs Olifant & child Mro Drow and 4 chil-Mr von Puttmaker

FFICES and CODOWNS in Bask

GENE, No. 16 to Bingot, Maura J. R. Solomon, E. Solution THE PEAK-FOR-

NISHED FURNBRAE,' GLENZALY. THE WILDERNESS,' CAINE

ROAD.

20, lately occupied by Mears. Dan,

CARLILL & Co.

HOUSE, No. 6, IoE HOUSE STREET, wow occupied by Mosers. Giak, LIVINGSTON & HOUSES at "BALILIOS TERRADE,' Robia-

"NORMAN COTTAGE,' ROBINSON | CO.

ROAD.

No. 4, RIPOR TERRACE, Bonham san nad.

Road.

Nov. 2, 8 and 9, Chancery LANE. FLOORS in BLÚS BUILDINGS, FLOORS in ELGIN STREET, FEEL

STREET and STAUNTON SIKRET. FLOORS in No. 5, SHELLEY

Brazky.

No. 14, KNUTSFORD TERRACE, Kow-

.loan.

No. 4, VICTORIA VIEW, Kowloon, Nos. 11 and 12. COOMBS ROYAL,

Manazısı Qar---FURNISHED,

OFFICES...

FIRST and SROOND FLOORS No. 4, Queen's Rosel Central, over the BANK OF CHINA, JALAN & STRAITS, ISTI PRAYA

CENTRAL, over Mossrs. DOUGLAS LAPRIJK & Co.'s

BLUE BUILDINGS.

GODOWNS

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-

MENT & AGENCY O., LTD.- Hongkong, September 13, 1829,

HOUSE, No. 1, DUDDELL STREET, or in Flata

GODOWNS in DUDDELL STREET. ROOMS in 'BEACONSVIELD ARCIDE.' SHOP, No. 24, QUEEN' Boas, opposite Hongkong Hotel."

HOUSE, No. 21, SHELLEY STRKIT. BUNGALOW 'DEMAR' Yow-ma-tec. ROOMS on Tor Fron of No. 10, Jos HOUSE NIRELT, above the 'City Okb.”.

Apply to

BELILIOS & Co Hongkong, September 20, 1993.

AT THE PEAK.

MOUN " KELLETT.

TO LET.

1687

ONE COMMODIOUS HOUSE.

Apply to

BELILIOS & Co, 1898 Hongkong, September 29, 1899. 1668

dren

Mr W. Slade,

and T. W. Watta. Fram Yokohama: for Mr Alfred J. Easton Mr and Mrs. Smith Singapore, Major and Mrs Fark; for Mar-Dr. Guelach teilles, Mr A. Blanckberiz From Shang Mr and Mrs Sheltone L. Suidtor

Mr Smith, Junior

Hooper, surse sad Mr H. E. Tomkins children

Mr Wickham Madam ImbaultHart governess & children

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whom the remonstranCO was aimed a reply was received unfavourable to the majority of the Committee and in favour of the remonstrating Chairman. Our readers will carefully goth the working of what the Government solemnly regards as on. independent Commission. Well, spite of this robaff, the members of Com- mittee decided to retain their seats, in the hope of effecting some improve- mentinstorm-warnings, notwithstanding the obstructiveness of their Chairman and the ridiculous attitude of the Executive. At a subsequent meeting, however, it occurred to the Committee that the let- ter of remonstrance had never been seen by them, and its prodaction was asked for. The worthy Chairman was bald enough to assert that he had read it at the previous mooting; but that found to be an inaccuracy. It was next assorted that all the mem- bars had seen it; and that was rua to carth as a second inaccuracy. A third plunge was made by the Chair- man, who found refuge in the oft-quot- ed remark that the letter had been | laid on the table.'. As a matter of fact, nene of the members of Committee had seen this precious letter, so that it had never been laid on the table, as

WES

Vegetable & Flower asserted--for to lay a document en the

Seeds

SEASON 1898-94.

THE FOSS SHIPMENTS OF ODK SUPPLIES OF GARDEN SEEDS

for this season hare arrived, and we are

table means that the paper referred to is brought to the notice of those concern. ed. When this letter was produced at last, after much equivocation, the rea- son why it had not been brought to the notice of the reopetrants was plain enough. Dr Doberek, though. pretending to act on behalf of the mem- chief reunust rant. bers of Committee, became himself the Ile objected to the now prepared to book orders for prompt or Committee altogether, said that all such forward execution. Complete Catalogues Committees usually consisted of meteo- with concise directions for sowing our be rologists, that he was the only metro- obtained on application or will be posted rologist who sat upon this Committee, to any addrees. In those Catalogues the and that the other members were only nautical men who knew nothing about seeds are marginally numbered in English the subject! After this, who shall say and Chinese, strl when ordering it is quite that the Chairman of the Meteorological sufficient to only state the cambers of the Committee is the square man in the round kinds required.

ble, or that he is not qualified to perform Ordere from one person, of from 83.00 to the duties of Secretary or Minute-writer $10.00, allowed 25 per cent, discount; for any scientific body whose sole aim is an bonest search after the absolute uver $10.00, ma extra 5 per cent.

truth! Naturally, the nautical mem- bers who had been thus appraised were CLAY'S FERTILISER. not a little astonished; and although A high claca Fertiliser for pot plants and the diplomatic Directer made several efforts show that the words be bad for use in the Gardes generally; it supplies used did.not convey the meaning which natural nourishment to the suil and assiste they did undoubtedly convey, the nati- the proosss of amimilation, thereby siding tical members suggested that another the plants to atrain their full size, vigour. Committee would be necessary to carry and beauty.

on the inquiry. To avoid this sudden collapse, however, it was nitimately ar- Sold in Tins containing 10 lbs. cach...150 ranged that another letter should be ...$4.00 written the Government ex- planatory ot the one in which the almighty Doberck had moROPOJEN lisad all knowledge. The draft of this document was to be circulated. The best and cheapest machines is the to the members, as the straightforward- market. Kept in stock and supplied atness of the Secretarial Chairman had Manufacturer's priser.

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RANSOME'S 'NEW PARIS'

LAWN MOWERS.

FERMINGER'S ·

·

MANUAL OF GARDENING

with their ordinary and botanical namen.

· THE ÚOLITVATION OF FLOWERS, VEGETABLES, FRUIT

-TREES,&IŢI

to

come under suspioico. But when the let- ter was circulated, its tono and contents. were such that tho nautical members decided that it was undesirable to attempt any further to work with the genial but crooked Doctor.

upon

For The Thorics.**

This, then, is essentially the public This work is alike interesting to the

question. The Government and the student of hatany and practical gardener, community are flouted and laughed at and comprises a large number of plants by this public servant, and he draws his which for the convenistice of reference are salary, while he does ng his august ma- arranged in separate groups and are beaded jesty pleases, and snaps his fingers at those who are foolish enough to Waste 10 mach money an avowedly useless establishment. The question might fitly bo raised whether this obstructive astronomer is subject to any authority in the Colony, Ifheisnot, then theauthority who rules him had bet ter be called upon to reimburse the tax- payers of Hongkong the money which has been misspent in the maintenance. of the Observatory which, so far as its cost and the objects of its inauguration and upkeep are concerned, is the prime failure of the Far East.

i practically dealt with, and Peaning Grafting, and Monuring thoroughly ex-

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ICE Father-Do you mean to tell me that you apent all that money and then didn't get a new dress? Bubbing Daughter - 1560 Y-yen, 'tir; I only got a pair of sleeves.