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To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

No. 3 or 1894.

In the Maties of ALFRED

'SKEELS."

Ex parte,-THE DEBTOR

EDWIN

ATOMICE is hereby given that WEDNES DAY, tho 28th day of November, 1804, at 12 o'look Noon precisely, has bee Fixed for the ADJOURNED First General MEETING of CREDITORS to be held at the LAND OFFICE, Queen's Road Central, Victoria aforesaid.

BRUCE SHEPHERD,

Official Receiver,

LAND ORIOS, SUPREME COURT,

Hongkong, 19th November, 1891. 1887

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

No. 10 of 184.

HA

ARMSTON'S GRAND

CIRCUS

AKD

ROYAL MENAGERIE

ON

PERFORMING ANIMALS.

TO-NIGHT·TO-NIGHT!!

OUR SECOND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. THE BEST EVER OFFERED TO A HONGKONG PUBLIC

TO-NIGHT

TO-NIGHT

TO-NIGHT To-Nianz

In the Matter of the KWONG YING TO-NIGHT

CHEONG FIRM.

TOTICE la hereby given that a Roceiving

1894, n boen made in respect of the Estate of the KWONG YING OREONG Truz, of No. 90, Wing Lok Street, and

(TO-MOUT

TO-NIGHT TO-NITAT TO-NIGHT To-ntoar

A HANDSOME GOLD WATOR,

A GLUBS CHYSTAT. WATCH,.

A HANDSOME LADIES' WATCH, TO BE GIVEN AWAY AMONGST THE AUDIENCE.

No. 141, Praya Central, Vistoria, Hong-JUMPING CONTEST FOR CHINA PONIES,

kong,

Callfornian Merchants.

And Notice is hereby further given that, THURSDAY, the 29th day of November, 1894, at 12 o'clock at Noon precisely, has besa fixed for the First Geveral MEETING of CREDITORS to be held at the LAND OPTICS, Queen's Road Central, Victoria

foresaid.

No Creditor can vote unless he previously proves his Dobt,

POSTPONEDJUNTIL

WEDNESDAY EVENING,

28th November.

SATURDAY EVENING, November 24, Under the Distinguished Patronage and in the Proneneo of

BIS EXCELLECY MAJOR-GENERAL. DIGBY BARKER, C. B.

Forms of Proof and Proty can be obtain-[GRAND ed at the OFFIoz of the Official Receiver,' during Office hours.

At the First General Meating the Cro- ditors will be saked to consider whethor the Debtors shall be adjudged Bankrupt or whether they, the Croditors, will eater

• proposal for Composition or Scheme of Arrangement.

tain

BRUCE SHEPHERD, Official Receiver.

LAND OFFICE, Bernens Count,

Hongkong, 20th November, 1884.

PUBLIC AUCTION

OF

1891

CANTON BLACKWOOD GOODS, CLOCKS, PICTURES, &c.

THE Undersigned has received instrue

Lions to Sell by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

the 24th November, 1894 commencing ai 2.30 pm, at his Sales Rooms, Duddel! Bireef,-

(For Sundry ducunts),

▲ QUANTITY OF

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &,

comprising -

OLD GOL

DRAWING-ROOM Surre in PLUSH, ORE TAFENTRY and PLUSH Dirro, UNK FINELY CARTED Canton BLACK WOOD CUMO STAND, BLACKWOOD MARBLE-TOP TABLES, ROUND TABLES, TSA TAHLZ, WAITIYO TABLES, CABINETS, MANTE CLOCK

PICTURES, ORFIMENTA, VASES BOOKS, BOOKCARE, SEVERA NEW CARPETS, RUGS, FENDERs, dro., &c.

TIKSION

SPECIAL PROGRAMME FOR

THIS OCASION.

ON

SATURDAY EVENING,

A TRAM WILL LEAVE FOR THE PEAK AT MIDNIGHT.

LOOK OUT FOR THE ALDEAN FAMILY.

BOX PLAN KELLY & WALSH's, whore Seats can be reserved.

ROBERT LOVE,

Manager.

S. RIECH,

General Agent,

1989

Hongsong, Norenbor 22, 1804.

THE GYMKHANA.

LE Fifth and Last GYMKHANA of

the SEASON will take place in the HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY NEXT, the 27th Inst. First Race at 3 o'clock sharp.

Programmes may be had at the CLcB and on the Countr

W. H. E. MURRAY,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, November 22, 1894.

1896

STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON," AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, "MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON, Through Billas of Lading issued for DATA. VIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTIN- ENTAL AND AMERICAN PORTS.

+

SIDEBOARNS, with MIRIE, LARGg Ex- DINING TABLE, and CRATS DINNER WAGGONE, DINNER and DESSERT SERVICES, ELECTRO-PLACE and GLASH WARE, CUTLERY, Table Liven, PantUI REQUISITES, SEVERAL DOUBLE IRON BRASS MOUNTED BEDSTRADS, WIRE MATTRESSES (THE Steamship RAVENNA, Osptain &c., MARBLE-TOP WASH BANDS, DARMING

THE

F. Oose, carrying Her Majesty's Tables, Strane and Door Teak Ward- ROSES, PLAIN and with BevezeED GLAS Mails, will be dupatched from this for DOORS, SUNDEY BEDROOM FURNITURE BOMBAY, on THURSDAY, the 6th Barn-Room RequITES, ONE Labor Cooki

December, at Noon, taking Passengers ING STOVE,

and Cargo for the above Forts. (Tula Steamer connects at Bombay with the ORIENTAL, which Vessel takes ou lor Cargo for LONDON, vid SUEZ CANAL, leaving that port on the 9th DECEMBER, 1894).

&c. &C., &c. Catalogues issued prior to Sale. View from Friday, the 23rd November,

TERMS OF BALS.--An customary,

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Акиотьест. Hongkong, November 22, 1894.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

S.S. RADNOBAHIRE, FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP,

LONDON AND STRAITS.

of Cargo

O

1896

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for Franco, aud Tes for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombe ato a steamer proceeding direct to Marseilles and London; other Quigo for London, to, with be conveyed vrá Bombay.

Parcels will be received at thin Office

I until 4 p.m. on the day before sailing. The

CONSIGNUPS OF CO are hereby ecatants and value of sil packages are

Ianded at their risk into the Godowns of the required. HosoxoNG & KOWLOON WHARY & Gopows

Shippers are particularly requested

COMPANY, at Kowloos, whence and/or from note the terms and conditions of the Co- the Wharves delivery admitted after the pany's Bills of Lading. be obtained. No Clains will be Goods have left the Godowns, and all Gouds andelivered after the 20th Insi will be subject to rent.

remaining

All Claims against the Steamer must be

For further Particulars, apply to

¤ H. JOSEPH,

Superintendent,

Hongkong, November 22, 1894.

Destination

THE CHINA MAIL.

Vessels Advertised as Loading.

Vessels.

Bremen & Forks of Call Sucheon (8).. JSTAD...

Јари lian

Ancona (s), .............[Vorena (8).. ...... Amoy (B). Koo and Yokohama.. Radnorshiro (8).. London .....

Bombay (s).

Agents.

Date of Leaving.

p.m.

Norddeutscher Idoyd. Deo. 10, at 3 p. m. JP. & O. B. N, 05...... Nov. 23, daylight. P. & O. S. N. Co...... Deo. 7, at noon. Butterfold & wire... Noromber 27. Dodwell, Carlil & Co. Abou. Nov. 23. P&O. 8. N..00..... About Nov. 27. Losion, v. Suez Canal Ulyssee (a)

Butterfield & Swire... November 23. London, v. Suez Cansh fillongyle (s).

Jardino, Mathown&Co About Dea 1. London & Ports of Cull Revonon (y)..

P.&O. 8. N. C......Dec. 6, a acon, P. & O. S. N. Co...... About Die. 15. London, Marseilles. Canton (s)..

Showan & Co... Nov. 24, at 6 Mmila, via Amoy...... Femoralda (8). Korila

Bottorfeld & Sire. Nov. 27, at 4 p.. via Amoy... Sungiciany (s). Massiles, v. Saigun. Sydney (8)

Massageries Maritimae Nov. 28, at noon. New York, Suazonal Glamorganshire (s)... Dodwell, Carlil & Co. About Deo. G.

Butterfield & Swire... Nov. 29, at 3 p.m. Pot Darwin, Taras

Tanan Francisco, v. Japa City of Peking (a). Panilo Mail S. B. C. Nov. 28, daylight. 8. Francisco, v. Japan Belgio (0).....

0.0. 2. S. 6.... Dec. 19, daylight. Samtalan and Kudat.. Momnov (2)

Butterfield & Swire... Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. Shaghai

(8)...

Stomssen & Co....... Nov. 24, at 4 p.m. ghai (8)......

9. S. N. Co... About Dec 1 [P.& Shanghat! Shaghai... Slam (e)....

P. & O. 6. N. Co.............. About Dea 3. Shaghai and Koi.... Azamor (8).........

Tata & Co............. November 28. Nippon Yuson Kaisha, Abou: Nov. 26. S'pure, 'mbo & B'bay Angers (8).......... S'pore, Tenang & O'ta Lightning (1). D. Sassoon, Son & Co. Nov. 28, at 3 p.m. Douglas Laprai & Co. Nov. 23, daylight. Sdow, Amoy & Tsui Fermosa (e). Vancouver (BC), & Emprem of India (8)... Canadian Pho R. Co. Nov. 28, at acon. ..Nor. P'fie S. & R. Oos.'Dec. 11, at noon. Victoria (B.O.), &... Tscaras (s).

8.

To-day's Advertisements.

OBINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.

The Steamship

Sungkiang, Captain Doon, will be lospatched on TUES-

Woman DAY, the 27th Instani, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

12. Hongkong, November 22, 1894.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS

SHIPPING REPORTS,

The German ateamer China reports: Hal Sne Feather.

The British steamer Takrang reporta: Owenst gloomy woathor, with thiok fog From Woosung to baaks throughout. Chapel Island, strong Easterly winds and Ligh sea; from there to port, moderato to light Northerly winds and high confused sos. November 20th, spoke H. M. S. Edgar, and B. 8. Canton, off Ockson.

Loft

MEMOS. FOR TOMORROW.S

Shipping `Daylight-Formon leave for S'tow, do

Daylight. Ancona leans for Japan. 3p.--Memnen leavestor Sandakan, &c. -3 pm.---Lightning laava for Etraits and

Calcatta

MARRIAGE.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1894,

Tax 11, M.Com. u. Solusio, with the next French mail, leaves Biogapore for this port 42:3 pan. to-day up on tule

At the Union Church, co the 220d Kart by Rev. G. J. Willems, LACHLAN KNEE, Supt., Aberdem Dody, to Annabrija: MUNDO MACKENZIE, Jiangeet daughter of the late William R. Mackenzie, Fator, Tax N. P. Company's & Tacoma has The Bauk, Romeiale, Scotland,

strived at Yokohama, from Tacoma, and leaves the former port to-day, for. Hong- kong-

The publication of this issue commen:ed

-8 pm. Tinan leaves for Port Darat 6.30 pm.

vin, do.

Ulysses loaves for Londa.

Meeting,

2 pm.-Meeting of Hongkong Rifle

Association.

Amusements.

The China Mail.

We have received from Big. Eorique Orifz, Spanish Consul, the programme of the forth. coming Philippias Islands Exhibition, which HONGKONG, TEVESDÁN, NOVEMBER 22, 1894. is to be inaugurated at Manila on the 232d

January, 1893.

9 pm. --Harmstor's Grid Clacus, A., Tx minds of our legislators (both official

at West Point.

and unofficial) are doubtless much relleved Wirtat the report was circulated at Shang- hai that the Chinesa had resaptured Kin- at the turn which the financial proopaste chaa, it was stated that the Japanese lost of the Colony have taken for the better 7000 men! The Chinese beliers in round

General Memoranda. SATURDAY, November 24 --

during the last few

dayo. One of the numbers

10 s. m.—Mooting of Hongkong Rifa

Association. 2.30 p.m.Autotion of Household Furni-chief anxieties arising out of the sin-

&

taxe, o., at Geo. P. Lammert's. pm.Farmston's Gand dirous, &, ation was the socions reduction in the rebeld on Saturday next, the 24th. Some THE last Gymkhana of the sesson will ho

at West Point.

SUNDAY, November 25 –

Goods por frens muddiverod after this

date subject to rent.

NOW READY.

Vol. XXI.-N®. 4.

'CHINA REVIEW'

CONTAINS

The Trind Society, or Flaven and Earth

ABSOciation.

The Ancient Coinage of China.

Tarko-cythian Tribe After Eina Dynasty. Jottings from Canada-Antiquarian and

Philological Researcles.

Noter-

Jaocease in the Calivation of Oplam

in China. The Construction of the Yih King.

torport, strong Northerly winde. Quer Sociologs,

with light N.E. wind and

The British steamer 'Namo raports: Left Foochow 18th November, with strong NB. wind and high 180, sty wat mist until reaching Pyramid Point; from there to part, light breeze and fine clear weather. Left Amoy 19th, with modemte N. E. wind 1890 and light rain until passing the Brothers;

from there to

Swatow 21st, Fog, and experienced same until passing | Cholang Point from there to port, i

mode. rate breeze and overcast aty. Steamers in Amoy French gunboat Latin, Achilles, Binz, German air., 1,114, J. J. Andre-Fokien, Fuensang, filwelzsbury, Siem, Zafiro, on, Saigon Nov. 17, Rise-Mataurus & | Weotan and Mikael Jebsen, Steamers in

Swton. Phía Nam Thien, Wasure Liru, British steamer, G75. A. W. R.Sgkang, Haitan and Thales. Coban, Amy November 20, General. -- SURWAN &C.

Co

November 21 ;--

November 29 :---

Mickael Jebsen, German str., 730, I. Sellaikter. Newchwang Novober 13, Bang-Wen & Co.

Falang, British steamer, 977, W. H. Freman, Chinking November 18, Rice.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Nama, British steamer, Se, H. C. A. Haris. Fuchaw November 18, Away 19, watcw 21, Tea and General.DOUGLAS

STEAMSHIP CO.

liau temps-Ficaupré, Franch cruiser, 1,300, Captain Teruor, Saigon November 15.

Foi Lee, Garman atr., 828, T. Calender, Pu Tembilang November 13, Kerosine Oil -MEYER & Co.

11

feris, German steamer, 771. Petersen, Nerohwang November 16, Peas.---LAUT, WWENER & Co.

fakehan, British steamer, 836, J. Jenkins, Bogle and Ang hin Nov. 13, 8 p.m., Ribor HING HONG.

Sofa, British str.. 845, A. Murphy. Saigon November 18, Rice, &c. -B¤ADLEY &C.

Rudrayshire, British stoarner, 1,800, F. Duries, London and Singapore Noysanber 16, Genera), --Donwell, CARLILL & Co.

DEPARTURES.

November 22:- long, for Swalow, Ferdafe, for Maji. Irat, for Yokolia. Fiol, for Hoihow. Hodia, for Europe, de. Michael Jebsen, for Canton. Kang Lee, for Canton. Nirnberg, for Yokohama. Salon, for Shanghai. Tetang, for Cauton.

www.e

OLEAKED.

Formona, for Swatow, Mathilde, for Touron. Lack, for Singapore and Hamburg,

PASSENGEJAS,

ABRITED.

Per Chin, from Saigon, 134 Chinoso. For Nanica, from Uoset Porte, Measts Hant and Crook, and 4 Chineze.

Per Tai Lee, from Pelo Tembilang, Mr Montgomery, and 30 Chineso.

Per Pakshan, from Bangkok, Mr E. Iwer- so, and & Chinese.

Por Sishan, from Saigon, 56 Chinese, Por Radnorakire, from London, So., Pofessor Duncan, Mr Demetrias, and 201 Qanase,

DEFALTEU. เ

Per Roll, froin Hongkong for Colom- Is Me and Mrs R. Dymond, Miss L H Saford, Mr C. Mattil; for Bombay, Mr J. Baramjee; for Brindisi, Mrs N, S. Hatton, Stickney; for Loudon, Mesere A. W. Markley, Markley, Jr., and H. Mitchell, RN. From Shanghai: for Brindisi, Me 1894 N.J. Hannon (Chief Justice), Mrs, Mies Master Hannon, Musers W. and M. Uarris for London, Miss Reacted and I, 0. W. Peel, B.N. From Yoko- hama: for Bombay. Mra E. Naylor and child for Brindisi, Me Limbers for Lon- dan, Messrs. J. Kirke, Whittall, Jr. From Kote: for Singapore. Lieut. F. J. Wallis

presented to the Undersigned on or befor. & 0, 3. N. Ca's Office, the 20th Inst., or they willnot be recognima

*All broken, oksfod, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 29th Int., at 3p.m.

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWELL, CARLILL & Ov.,

gente Hongkong, November 22, 1894.

Dakin, Cruickshank &

FOR SHANGHAI,

1.869

The Steamship

Pergang, Captain R. KÜSLER, TË

be despatched, for the

above Port on SATURDIY, the 24th Insk,

at 4pm.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

STRISSEN & Co. Hongkong, November 22, 1894.

180

THE CHINA & MANIŁA STEAMSHP

COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR MANILA VIA AMOY,

The Co.'s Steamship

Zomeralda,

·Captain Tavern, wilk Es despatched for the abou

Port on SATURDAY, the 24th Instant, al

6 y.m

This Steamer has Superior Accommoda

Company, Ltd. HAVE

ÁVE JUST BECRIVED A CONSIGNMENT Penang, Mears J. B. Dickson and J.

OP

Ilford Dry Plates,

1/1, 10 x 8, 10 × 12,

and are offering the sumo at

POPULAR PRICES.

g

Gourlie for Bombay, Capt. Jephson Mars . . Lou, Johnson, Crawford, Odor, kfcLachlan, Dr. Dalgleish, Mr W. H. Luvas, Misa MaDorald, Mias Warring, Hears J. W. Smith, McDowell, W: 0. Lewis, Wielow, Stower. Barclay, Brice, Bryant, Stepheuson, Caddy, Bull, and Hope; for Brindisi, Mr and Mrs Brace: for Maraeilles vis Bombay. Mr T. Takimura Fan Nagasaki for Londen, Mr B. G. Krepmann.

Por Hailong, for Smatow, 300 Chiness, Por. Frene, for Tokohama, Europeans.

2 Per Sachen, for Shanghai: from Hong- Kg, Messra Diessul, A. Brammer, W,

Sensitized Albumenizade, Ferd. Bertemann, and 21 Chineno;

PAPER,

ph, In tins.

CHEAP RELIABLE

|

fum Bromen, Mre Ida Tonningsen, Mr A. Riner, and Mrs M. Bonward; from Sou- Hampton, Mr J. Crouober from London, Mr and Mrs Blandy Jenkins and servant fre Geaas, Mr. Rosenbaum, Mike O. Egea, and Miss U. Smith; from Naples, Major Sankey from

B:Chinese. Por Nürnberg Kit Sang, and 10 from Bangkong,

Chon Mx Cainese; from Bremen, Mr N. Emamura g

and Capl. Utsa

m sliponamai

for

tion for Pasengers, and is fitted with the Dakin, Cruickshank & Co., in Genos Me Alfred Dreyer: from Sin-

Electric Light

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN & Co.,

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

General Managers.

HONGKONG.

180

Hongkong, November 22, 1804,

gipore, Uapt

Motsuishi, and

To Per Formosa, for Switow, 200 Chinese, Per Mathilde, for Touron, 20 Chinese, 1646 ! Per Prick for Singapore, 12 Chingee.

The Fronch cruiser Beautemps-Beaupré гериста Had strong wind off Vape Pada- rah, calm on the 20th, 21st and 2nd instant, The Gorman stenar Tai Les reports: Rad strong Northerly sud Norta-Westerly winds to 16" North; thence to port, light W.N. W. wind and high swell from the N.E. and N. N.B. IN.N.E

The British steamer Pakshan reporta : Blad moderate N.E. wind and ses to Palo Ok; thence to Paracels, moderate N.E. wind and high bead son, à 800 clear weather. Thonce ta purt,

alle N. to N.W. wind, with moderate N. borly swell,

and fine weather.

ห

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:—

For SANDA KAN & ĶUDAT.—

Per Memnon, at 2.30 p.m., on Friday,

the 23rd inst.

For STRAITS & CALCUTTA.-

Per Lighting, ai 2.80 p. 03, on Friday,

the 23rd it.

For AMOY.-

Per Rio, at 3.30 p.m., on Friday, the

23rd ist.

For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY IS- LAND, QUOKTOWN, TOWNSVIL- LE. BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MEL- BOURNE.

Per Tainan, at $30 p.m., on Friday, the 23rd iust., instead of a previous. ly notified.

For AMOY & MANILA.----

Per Esmeralda, at 4.30 p.m., on Satur-

day, the 24th inst..

For BANGKOK.-

Par Kong Bong, at 9 a.m., on Sunday,

the 25th inst.

For AMOY & MANILA.—

Per Nughing, at 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday,

the 27th mat.

For KUBE.

Replies,

Reply to Dr. Edking. Notices of Now Bookt. Collectanes Bibliographie. Books Wanted, Erchangs, de, To Contributors.

Exchange.

SONGKONG, November 22, 1894 On London-

Hank, Wiro, ...

Ou Parks-

2,07 2/01

On demand,

30 days' sight,

4 months* aight,

Credits, 4.

Doumentary, 4 marthaght,

On demand,

Credita, 4 months' sigh,

2.01 9.50

i

On Berlin-Demand.......

211

On New York-

Credits, 60 days' sight,

Од

On demand,

On demand,

On Chleti

Un dosard,

On Shangha

On demand,

30 days' sight, privato sper Gold Leaf, 100 f (perl) Bovereigns (Bank's buying rate) Silver (por os.) ...

THE

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188 198

which was apprehended from the Opium original events appear in the programme

Farm. Nearly a lakh of dollars per annum was the deficiency anticipated a few days since, when the tenders ware opened. For tunately, the Unofficial Members of Connell were commited, and all the tenders were refused. With the adire assistance of the Unoficiale, readily granted to the Gorern ment, this shortage was greatly reduced.

human quadruped race, a costume raOD, and a dog race. Four pony races are miso sit down.

Szombat night's performance at Harra ston's Circus will be under the patronage of Major-General Barker, OB. It has been decided to postpone the jumping contest for China ponies at the Circus until Wednesday evening, 28th Inst. Handsome

employing some of the world's surplus silver. Medela for all soldiers, sailors, and officials who have ever served in the colo- nies of the Republic are to be struck, and it is calculated that between seven and eight tons of the metal will be required for this wholesale manufacture of decorations, Japan should want a lot of silver for the Bae purpose after the war is over.

The loss on this branch of the revenue watches are given stery night by the will be $40,000 a year less than it was management. certain to have been but for the holy given FRANOS is going to do something towards, -a substantial argument in favour of wore frequent appeal to the unofficial aids of the House. Upon fuller Investigation it is understood that the cost to the Colony of the proposed compensation for exchange loss, will be about $10,000, instead of the laks and a quarter originally estimated, These in. proved conditions, it is believed, will do away with the necessity of increasing taxation either in the form of the house tax, or in the other form suggested of raising the | tonnage dnes. Altogether the eum required to square the Estimates is somewhere in the neighbourhood of seventy thousand dollars; mad a small tax on kertsene will, it is alleged, be sufficient to meat thatemount. Aeasgaine

Ten Hon. Transurer of the Alice Memoriał Hospital hogs to noknowledge with thanke the following donations to the fands of the Hospital:

Hospital Sunday pana Union Church an

35. John's Cathedral

107.80

75.16

46.46

*15.12

10.00

8.60

4.30

4:00

$274.43

To Tesi Chopel, L.M.S., Ohinema.

Peter's Church Wasleyan Churah Bethesda Chapel. Basel Mission, Chineas Wasleyan Mimion Chinese Churah..

view of the financial position is said to be taken in some quarter, and a surprise sur- 198 plus of about a lakh end a hall is prophesied.

A TIENTSIN Correspondent writes as follows But wa are sceptical upon this point;

to the Shanghai Mercury :--It is whispered and it would be perhaps wiser to expect that Mr H. Mand succeeded in getting a nothing in that way; thus avoiding disp-quantity of rides detained at Singaporo potatment, rather than to encourage hopes that were shipped in the Dayers to Mer Louis, Spetzel & Cong and that the latior which may not be realised. It is satisfac fi played a game of diamond ent tory, however, to find that we are not la so diemond,' and sucocoded in gotting detained und a condition ne was feared, and upon that in Hongkong a quantity of saltpetre shipped to Mears H. Maudl & Co. by the Bayern, we may fairly congratulate ourselves.

| But there are so many répória of this kind ciralalad round this place that doe hardly LOCAL AND GENERAL

| knows what to believe," För Chink's sake

+

$48.80 89.45 ...2844.

Hongkong Dispensary.

Has Received by the S., SYDNEY, and

trom other arcos,

THE VERY LATEST NOVELTIES

In

CHRISTMAS CARDS

AND

Per Amoy, al 3.30 p. ra., on Tacaday, the NEW YEAR CARDS,

27tb inst

For TOWNSVILLE, SYDNEY & MEL

BOURNE-

Per Whapon, at 3.30 p.m., en Wednes-

day, the 28th inst.

For SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA," VICTORIS, B.C., & TACOMA.-- Fer Tacoma, Registration 11 am. Let tera II.a.., on Taceday, the 11th December.

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACSÉT.---

comprising

PASSED SUEZ CANAL.

| OUTWARD BOUND :-Boynton, Oct. 21 Cas- capedin, 9: Kirkland, 16; Adelaide, 19;

let us hope that neither reports are true,

for the sadly nende both rifes and explosire

J. Jchsen, Ubi, 23; Aurella, 26; Kratoriain. omhild, M, Boguken, 80; Metapedia,

Nov. 2; Salatte, Oberon, Moldum, 6; A7 the Magistrooy this morning & lock Nestor, Bonney, 9; Bentaria, Ayr, 13

emith was obarged with stealing a $5-note FOREWARD HOUKU-Japan, Oct. 19 Mirom a private in the Hongkong Regiment.

Valeria, 26; Energia, 30; Mursiden,

Trocas, Nov. 2; Ion, Oanfa, Titan, The man was employed to put a new look G; Strathleven, Melbourne, Darmstadt, on a box, and on concluding the job wa 9 Glengarry, Gerda, 18,

about to leave when the private detained

JAPANESE and ENILISH CARDS, The P. M. s. s. City of Peking, with the AMERBUAN MATT of October 6, left Nagasaki for this port on Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 7 1.3.

hand painted and of Artistie Designs;

JAPANESE VIEWS; VIEWS of

him until he had ran over the contents of his chest. Then he discovered that the 50 was missing, and, phaerring the lock- smith make e motien to his month, he

до сеп-

HONGKONG and Types of NATIVE The M. B. Co.'s stomabip Solusie, with cluded the man bed swallowed the note, the FRENCH MAIL of Oct. 25, loft CHARACTER,

Singapore on Thursday, the 22nd Nov, The Doctor was consulted and promptly a. 2 p.m., and may be expected here prepared an emetic. The locksmuth, such on or about Thursday, Nov. 29, This terrified, then allowed the note on the floor. Packet brings replies to lettore des

Also.

S.S. CANTON,

UT

The United Staton Mail Packet City of Further Supplies, Ex S.S. BOMBAY and

Peking will be despatched on TUES. DAY, the 27th November, with Mails for Japan, San Francisuu, the United States, Canada, Honnialu, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows: 4.30 PM. Registry Cosses. 5.3. Post-Olice closes, but Correspon

donos may be posted on board the Packet, with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage, antil the time of departure.

MAILS MY THE CANADIAN PADITIO RAIL-

WAY Co.'s PAUKSI. --

The

Canadian Pacific Mail Pestot Empress NESDAY, the 38th November, with

Wholesome Confectionery

AND

Delicious Sweets. Phose shipments laolude :----

ÜLDENRY'S SPECIAL CREMES, D'AIRICOTE, JORDAN AMONDS, CARAMIES,

PATE

patched from Hongkong on Sept. 18.afow yards from the box. It was quite wel The N. P. Tacoma lefe Yokobaras for and had evidently been in his mouth.

Hongkong on the 22nd inst

Commander W... H. Hastinga sentenced The P. M. sahig, with maila, & left this ingenious thist to four months' im-

San Francisco for this port, vis Hono,

Inlu, Yokohama and Nagasaki, on Novprisonment with hard labour.

The Empres of Jagat left Vancouver for

this part, via Japan, on the 12th fast The U. &.0., A. Belgic left Ban Frau disco on November 15 for this port, si Yokohams and Nagasaki.

their weekly share report dated Hong- kong, 21st November, Maura Chater and Vernod say -The week under review shows no signs of improvement and the market har continued to rule doll and inteliveries

of Indin, will be despatched on WED-PHAINES, CHOCOLATE, JISTERS, DESSERT Tha as. Rednorthie left Singapore on the bowever, have been fairly well maintained.

Mails for Shanghai, Japan, the United CHOCOLATE, HOTTER SCOED, ALMOND ROOK, States, Canada, o., which will be plased RS follows:-

Stay chosen.

RFENTON TOFFEE, ABSORED Torre, FLY's

:

CHOCOLATES, MIXED JONES, NOUGAT

14th Inst., and may be expooted here on or about the 22nd inst, N The Tala 1:1 Azamor left Singapors on

Banks-A for Hongkong and Shanghais have been placed at 97 per cant prem, and

104..

the 17th inst., and may be expected the market closes frm at that rats. The Registry

steet, London quotation is £32, fire. Na 21.00 AM.

Post-O

Office

here on or about the 25th inst cles, but Corres pondence may be posted on board the TANIERINE, BISBURTS, ORANGE PASTE.

Tho. Kutsang, from Calcutta, Parang tionals and Bank of Chinas kontinwo neglegt-

and Singapore, Jaf Singapore for this ed and out of favour. Marine Insurancer Packet with the Late Pes of 10 centa

port on 18th inst, and may be expset North Chines are in demand at Tis, 180, but

extra Postage, until time of departure, | Rous, &o, &u,

www

HOURS OF CLOSING TER ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS, When the Packets leave at Noon.

The following hours will be observed in sing the Mails for Europe, &c., by the English and French Packets, when they are at Noon The Money Order Office will be closed at the day befom.

8.00 A. L

Posting of Prices Current and Circulars ceases.

(Prices Current and Cibolars may however be posted up to 10 o'clock if they are tied in bundles, conntry by country, with the addresses al one way).

10.00 Registry ceases. 10.30 AM-Feating of

Newspapers,

together with

FANCY BOXES:

which are vory suitable for SEASONABLE:

PRESENTS to LADIE and CHILDREN,

And

FRENCH CONFECTIONERY

AND

CONDERTES

from the very best Persian Houses,

including

FRUIT JELLIES, Parinting, CetutalZZATO APENOM, UNERRIES, GEARED, & in

Books, and Patterns conser 11.00 -Mail closes

LATS LETES may be posted (from 11.10 ..) with 10 cents lake fer up to LARGE ASSORTMENT - 11.30 A.. after which hour they may be sent on Board with the same Lato.

MONEY LETTE--The Post Oilse doctine all responsibility for unregistered Letter containing hank mutes, coin, or fewellery, and," whore Hegistration has boul neglected, wILL MAKE MA Siquinats "inte, alleged Icssen of much letteri (Bet Guide, Faf 30),

4. §. WATSON &Co., LAMITED,

THE HONGKONG HISPENSARY,

ESTABLISHED AD. 1841

Hongkong, November (1, 1806.

ed bers on or about 26ih inst.

The China Matual Co's steamer Ningdlow,

from Glasgow and Liverpool, left. Sin gapore for this port en 19th its and may be expected here on or stout | 26th irst!

so shares have been forthcoming. Union

have changed hands at 8127, but more shares

are obtainable at the rate. Straits are zile quired for, but mpñs appear: availabfə at

The Glen Line stormship Glenfruin, from present rales Other Mariats have ruled Antwerp, Loudon and Straits, left quiet and spleated. Fire Insurances.--- Singaporean Nor. 20, and may be ex- Web the exception of Straits, which are

picted here on or about Nov. 28.

The O. S. 8. Co.'s steamer Palinuro left wanted et quotation, the markat is deza. Bingapore on November 21, and may Shipping, Hongkong, Canton, and Msamos be expected here on or about Nov. 28, have changed heads at 824), cling to The P & 0. Co.'s. Shanghai Jeft Bom-desand at latter rate.

Other Shipping *bly for China on the 10th ist stocks are neglected and we have no business The P. & 0. % 1. Pormosa left London for to report. Henerics fatally neglected.

the port on Oct. 28.

(4) ga Miping.-A few Punjoms have changed Thomas Weir has been reglatared hands at $4,65, and $4.50, Charbonnages as the owner of the Puskun knd the at #65, and #70, closing with sellers at Awang Lee, but the C.M.E, X.- Co. will quotation. Faubs and Falobor are neglected; sot as the gosta.

Balmorala have changed, hende at #1.80, Micellaneous-Lane berg been in soMLS Tax French corvette Bequemes-Beaupré, demand for the North and sales have beɛn Caps Ternat, arrived bare from Baigon affected at 950), 881, and Sölt, skuing firm this morning. She is a wooden val at latter rate. Wates have changed banda built in 1872, in about 1300 tome, and a $10.25 and $10 and Electrics at 66,

Dairy Farms here again besa sold at 89:

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