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Entertainments.

A POSITIVE NOVELTY. Tu Most Etfits ENTERTAINMENT KVKB': GIVEN IN HONGKONG.

GRAND OPENING NIGHT, THIS EVENING, 9th January, 1895,

THEATRE

AT THE

THE CHINA MAIL.

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

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY COMPANY,

LIMITED.

ATOTICE ia bereby given that the Seventh

No Ordinary MEETING of SHARE-

HOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Orices, Tictoria Build- ings, en TUESDAY, the 22nd January, 1895, at 12 o'clock (Nooo), for the purpose of receiving the report of the Directors, together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1894.

The REGISTER of SHARES of the

·ROYAL, Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 16th, to TUESDAY, the 22nd January, 1893 (both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be regis. tered.

CITY HALL.

TICKS' ORIOLES.

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ALL GREAT ARTISTS,

An Array of Talent that has never beau equalled.

MAUD DICKSON, KATE GIRARD. LOTYIN MEDLAY. NELLIE WATSON, VIOLET BRANDON, PARDU SISTLES. AKAI BORT.

EMILE GIBARD. CHIS. DASHAWAY,

J. MOULTON, PHIL MACK. FRANK BUET. W. ROBINSON. CHAN. ROBERTS.. MERYEN BISTERA.

IT IS A DREAM OF SPLENDOUR. A PARAGON OF NOVELTIES. Prosented by a Strong Comedy, Ensemble.

A COMPANY COMPLETE. IN EVERY DETAIL.

BOX OFFICE Open TRURIDAY, 9 a.m. For Sale of Seats at KELLY & WALSU's, Lv.

Dress Virale and Stalls$2 Admission.....$1 Soldiers and Bailors in uniform Half-Price to Back Seats only.

CHAS. B. HICKS,

Manager.

Hongkong, January 9, 1895.

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By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER,

Secretary. Hongkong, January 9, 1895.

THE WEST POINT BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED,

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TOTICE is hereby given that the of the SHAREHOLDERS to this Com. pany will be held at the Company's Orrices, the Victoria Buildings, on TUESDAY, 22nd January, at 12.30 o'clock, for the pur pose of receiving the Report of the Board of Directors, together with the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1994.

N Bixth Ordinary Yearly MEETING

The REGISTER of SHARES will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, the 17th, to Tumpar, the 22nd January, 1805 (both daya inclosive), daring which porio no Transfer of Shares oan be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary to the Hongkong Land In.

vestment and Agency Co., L General Agents for the West Point

Building Co., La. Bongkong, January 9, 1895. OHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIGHTED.

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FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

The Co.'s Steamship

Chingtu,

STRATH LINE OF STRAMERS,.

FOR SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA AND

HIOGO.

The Steamship

Tenasserim, Capt. Bosearson, will be despatched as above TO. MORROW, the 10th Instant, at Noon, instead of ae previously advertised.~ For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Ö...

Agents. Hongkong, January 9, 1885.

2138

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI FIA AMOY (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, OHĚFOO, NEW OHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Poris an the YANGTSZE.)

The Co.'s Steamship

T'eucor

Captain RILET, will be despatched us uboro oa FRIDAY, the 11th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agenti. Hongkong, January 9, 1895

FOR SHANGHAI,

PASSENGERS. ÁNLIVED.

Per Kong Mo, from Amoy, 104 Chiness.. Per Activ, from Boibor, Mr Harding, and 114 Chinos.

Par Nanchang, from Chinking, 18-Chi-

девя

Per Teucer, from Singapore, Mr Nicholl, and 350 Chinese.

Frank Foster, and 501 Obinero.

Per Oboysang, from Calcutta, &c., Mt

Pes Hailong, from Coast Ports, Messca Irring, Schohsrwich Sabrejur, Malagin. Jolooboff, Wong, Mrs Harding, and 182 Chinese.

Por Jonasserin, from Now York, Miss Mo

Per Fasting, trom Oblaking, Mr J. Fulerton, and & Chinese.

Fer Ceylon, from Singapore, 678 Chinese.

DEPARTED.

Per Oceanic, for Nagasaki, 1 Japanoes; for Yokohama, Mesars Luther L. Holden, Wm. B. Jones, E. Cruickshank, R. F. Lambe, Pay Lun and Ho Chan, Fys; for San Francisco, Mr Richard Roeuech.

Par Penang, for Shanghai, 9 Chinese. Per Celibes, for Singapore, 93 Chinese. Por Kriemhild, for Singapers, 2 Euro.

and

poans,

12.Chiness.

Por Memios, for Kadat, 3 Europeans, and 237 Chines

MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW, Shipping. Noon-Temerin leaves for S'hai, &o.

3 p.m.arman Mail leaves for Bremen

and Ports of Cull

3 px-Changsha leaves for Port Dar

win, &c.

4p.m.Lishing leaves for Bhanghai. 5 p.m.-sam leaves for Y'hains, &a

Amusementar p.m.-D'Azo's Fantoches Francaises (Marionettes), on the New Praya Ra clamation.

Exchange, Bonkers, January 9, 1895.

OG.Loadon-

Hank, Wizo,.

On demand,

414

30 days! sight,

Credits,

2,0

2/0

4 months sight,

it i

Documentary, 4 months'sight,

201

On demand,

2,52

Oredita, 4 months' sight,

2,67

On Paris--

On Berlin-Demand,

On New York--- On demand, Credita, 60 days' atglit,

Bombay

Ou:

Wire,

Од

***

Os demand,...

Dalcutta

Wire,

On demand, 2

On Shanghat

Per Azamor, for Singapore, 176 Chinese. Per Salazie, from Hongkong: for Saigon, Mr. Yendo, Rev. Azemard, and 27 Chi-Da nese; for Singapore, 9 Chinese, and 2 Japa 63 nese; for Colomba, Mr and Mrs F. EL Alms, Messrs LJ. Bennett, W. W. Pierce and Ohas B. Unzicker for Marseilles, From Shanghai: Mr Thomaz Barbosa for Saigon, Mr Beglinski and servaut, and Eighteen French Marines; for Mar. seilies, Mr and Mrs Edo. HE. Anang (Chinese Embassador), and suite of 14, Mr and Mrs Davidson and child, Mesere Delays and Rigaud, From Yokohama: for Saigon, Mr Landry; for Port Said, Mr Bouvard for Marseilles, Mr Charson, From Kobe for Singapore, Messra Nishio, Nakamura, Orner, and Miss Ormar. From Nagasaki; for Marssillee, Capt. Bogdano

The Steamship

Li Foo, Capt. Bernes, will be despatched for the above Pork on SATURDAY, the 12th Instant, at 5 p.w.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, January 9, 1835 -

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.

STEAM FOR SAIGON. SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND

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R. INNEH, Commander, BLACK SEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, 19th Instant, at 3 v.m.

MARSEILLES, LONDON, HAVRE AND BORDEAUX;

ALSO

The attention of Pastongers is directed to the Superior Accommolution offered by this Steamer. First-class Saloon is situated PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA, forward of the Engines A Refrigerating

WEDNESDAY, the 23rd January,

1956, at Noon, the Gorapany's YARRA, Commandant E MAUBERGE, with MALLS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, Port for the

To-day's Advertisements. Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Pro-

visions during the entire voyage. A dalys.S. qualified Surgoon is carried, and the Vessel in listed throughout with Electric Light,

For Freight or Page, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente

D'ARUS BIJOU THEATRE (NEW RECLAMATION).

RO'S FANTOCHES

D'A & FRANCAISES,

(MARIONETTES)

TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY), SOIREE DE LUXE,

NEW SONGS NEW COMICALITIES. THE TALENTED PIANIST LAWRENCE PHILLIPS WILL PLAY. LISZT'S GRAND FANTASIA.

NEW HARLEQUINADE SCENE.

'A WELL-KNOWN RESTAURANT.

ROARS OF LAUGHTER..

THE CHINA-JAPAN WAR

TERRIFIC COMBAT. PATRIOTIO ORINESE WAR SONG BY THE CHINESE SINS BELVES.' THE SALVATION ARMY BURLESQUE,

TO BE THERE.'

TO MORROW (THURSDAY),

AT 9 P: M.

Hongkong, January 9, 1896,

FOR HAVRE, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.

The Steamship. Mascotte, Captain Ross, will be despatched for the above

Pors on or about the 28th Instant. For Fraight or Passage, apply to

DUDWELL, CARLILI. & Co.;

Agente. Hongkong, January 9, 1895.

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Occidental & Oriental Steam-

Ship Company.

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE, VIA

THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,

AND

Grand Military Night, ATLANTIO & OTHER CONNECTING

Under the Distinguished Patronage and in Presence of

H. E. MAJOR-GENERAL DIGEY BARKER, C.B., Commanding B. M. Forces In China

MATINEES, SATURDAYS, at 4 p.m. ÜHILDREN AND NATIVE. NURSES IN CHAROB

HALF-PRICE,t. TIS AND PRICES AS USUAL,

Plan at KELLY & WAISH'S.

Hongkong, January 9, 1895.

STRATH LINE OF STEAMERS, NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

8.8. TENASSERIM,

FROM NEW YORK AND STRAITS.

07

STEAMERS,

ww

VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULU.

PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG.

Faelic (via Nagasaki,

and CARGO, will leave sbové placos.

Oarge and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and ac- copted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Shipping Orders will be granted Moon.

received on board until 4 Cargo will be m. Specie and Parcels until 3 p.m. on the 22nd January, 18 (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office

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Contexts and valan of Package secre quired,

For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.

G. CHAMPEAUX,

Agent, Hongkong, January 9, 1896.

Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for say Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour

LUCILE, American ship, Capt. Conway, Captain. -

W. J. Rozca, American ship, Capt. J. L. Bray.-Captain.

SHIPPING.

ABRIVALS, January 8:-

Awong Me, British ateamer, 119, Mahen, Atony January 6, General. CBINĖSE.

Activ, Danish steamer, 355, H. W. Storm,

TO DEPART

Par Progress, for Saigon, 160 Chinese. Por Donar, for Bangkok, 10 Chinese. Par Taisang, for Shanghai, 60 Chinese. Per Decawongse, for Hofhow, 118 Chinose.

SHIPPING REPORTS. The Davis's atearer Activ reports: Had light breeze from East and North-Eastward, with clear air and a little son from port to port.

The British steamer Nanchang reports: Had light variable winds and fine weather throughout.

The British steamer Teucer reports: First part rate Ene weber."

fresh monsoon: 1stter part mode-

The British steamer Choysang reports: On 22nd December left Calcutta, and on 23rd, discharged pilot and took our depar

On demand,

A

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30 days' night, private paper Gold Lent, 100 fine (per (asi) Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) Silroz (per oz.) ...

197

$50 500 $ 0.80 27

HONGKONG REGISTER.

Barometer. Temperature Hamidity

Previous Gs date of Onda ¡dayatup.m.||20 5.7.

$0.02

20.15

64

65

73

$1

Direction of

Wind Force Weather...... Rain

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tured from Eastern Chanuel, L.V. Experi-as eased ligh: to moderate monsoon and tre cloar weather, and smooth ses up to cur arrival at Penang on 28th December. Du 29th December left Penong, and had in- settled weather with heavy rain to our arrival at Singapore on 31st December. January 1st, 1895, loft Singapore, and bad

moderate wind and sea to the Anamba la-

land; thence to Macclesfeld Bank had strong monsoon and high sea with cloudy weather; from latter to port, moderate and

10 hours,

p.m.

Highest open air temperature on 1hrstb.........#7) Lowest open air temperature on the Bla

F. G. Fice, First Assistant. Hongkong Observatory, Jan. 0, 1895.

NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

ROM the 1st January, 1805, the Sub

scription to the CHINA Mait will bo follows

$7.00

។

For the Quarter....

Mar2.50

Copies of the 'Cay obtained at the Hongkong Infel

CHINA MAIL OFFICr, flongkong,

fao weather. Passage 7 days, A. S. WAR

The British steamer Hailoong reporte Laft Foochow on the 6th January, Amoy on 7th, and had moderate to light N.E. ron. boon, and fine pleasant weather throughout. Left Strator on the 804, and had similar

Steamara it

Amey weather to port. Singa, Keilin and Smith.

1. Steamer in Swatow Siam.

The British ateamer Tenasaerim reports Very strong N.E. motacon and heavy sea.

The Germen, steamer Sicutor reports: Is the Gulf calm and light, Basterly winds, smooth sea; moderate and light East winds and fine weather throughout,

The British steamer Paliauras reports: Experiancad moderate acon and ine weather and smooth sea.

The British steamer Puoting reports:

Bad Sne weather and-light Northerly wind,

The British steamier Ceylon reports: Had strong uionsoon from Singapore to Palo Sapatu; from thence to Hougkong fing weather,

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will closo:-

For HOIHOW, SINGAPORE & BANG. KOK. Om man feel t Per Derawongse, at 8.30 a.m., on Thurs hann, day, the 10th inst.- For AMOY & TAMBUI

Per Awony Me, at 11:30 6,., on Thurs.

day, the 10th inet,

Kobe, Inland Sea, SATURDAY, Jan, 26 Fakhoi January 6, and Hoihow 7, General For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY IS-1

Yokohama Bnd at daylight. Honolulu)........

Belgic (via Nagasaki, W'NESDAY, Feb. 27,

Kobe, Inland Sea

nt daylight.

and Yokohama)....

Coptic (via Naga WRESDAY, Mar. 20,

eski, Kobe, Inland

at daylight. Sea & Yokohama)

:!

THE Steamship GAELIO will be dospatched for SAN FRANCISCO,

vid NAGASAKİ, KOBE, INLAND SEA; YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, on SATURDAY, 26th January, at Daylight, CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby inconnection being made at Yokohama with landed at their risk into the Godowns of Steamers from Shanghai.

formed that all Goods are being

the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARP-AND Steamers of this line pass through the Gudowy Co., at Kowloon, whence and/or

from the Wharvos delivery may be obtained. INLAND SHA OF JAPAN and call at

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Pigs and Foula-ARNHOLD, Kannero &.

Co

Nandang, British steamer, 2,200, E. Fin- Byson, Chinkfang January 4, General→→ BOTTERFIELD & SWILE.

January 9:-

Tencer, British steamer, 1,803, Riley, Landon and Singapore January 2, General. -BETTERFIELD & SWISE.

Chegsang, British steamer, 1,194, James Young, Calcutta December 23, Penang 20, and Singapore January 1, General.-JAN- DINE; MATHESON & Co.

Hailong, British steamer, 763, J. Roach, Foodbow January 6, Amoy7, and Swator 8, General DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.

Doris German steamer, 700, Petersen, Haiphong January 6, Rice.-WIELER & Co. Terasserim British steamer, 1,805. E.

Robertson, New York and Singapore Dea.

LAND, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVIL LE BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MEL BOURNE.--

Per Changsha, ai 2.30 p.m., on Thurs

day, the 10th inst, instead of as previously notified.

For SHANGRAI.—

Per Lianshing, at 3.30 p.m., on Thursday,

the 10th inst.

For KOBE & YOKOHAMA.

Per Assam, at 4.80 p.ni.. on Thursday, the 10th inst., instead of as previous- ly advertised.

For AMOY & SHANGHAI.—

For Teucer, at big on Thursday, the

A Loth insta

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.- Per Hailoono, at 6 p.m., on Thursday,

The 10th ins

For

STRAITS & LONDON —

No Olaims will be admitted after the HONOLULU, and pasteugers are allowed to 31, General.-DouwELL, Canting & Co the 10th inet, instead of as pre

Goods

have left the Godowns, and all break their journey at any point en route. Goods remaining undelivered after the 16th

Instant will be subject torrent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be prosented to the Undersigued on or before the 16th Inst., or they will not be recognized,

All broken, ahafed, and

damaged Goods

Through Passengers Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-

Spatow, German atr., 636, H. Beornen, Highcg January 6, 10 pm, Rios MELCHERA & Co, m

Pakpurus, British steamer, 1,536, T. Atlantic lines of Steamers, and to the prin Jackson, Moj January 4, General and Coal

al cities of the United States or Canada,-EurTERFIELD & SWIRE.

are to be left in the Godowns, where they Rates and particulars of the various routes

will-be examined on the 16th fast..nt3 pm

No Firo Insarange has been effected.

"DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, January 9, 1895.

may be obtained upon application.

Taisang. British steamer, from Canton. Pasting, British steamer, 1,088, T. Gyles, Chiukiang January 5, GeneralBUTTEE BIRLD & WINE,

Per Palinurus at 5pm, on Thursday,

viously notifed.

For EWATOW & BANGKOK.—

Per Loo Sok, at 8:30a.m., on Friday;

the 11th inte

For SWATOW & SHANGHAL

Per Yitsrag, at 3.30 pm., on Friday,

the 11th inst. ' MATER For MANILA

Por Sungang, at 1.30 pg on Baturday,

the 12th inst For SHANGHAL-K

Cegion, British steamer, 2,897, 6. E. Bater, Bombay and Singapore Jaruary For Lifuo, at 4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Goneca!--P. & O. 9. N. Ca.

Bill of Lading: will be countersigned by Special rates (firefiojaza unly) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Navel, Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Servicos, to European officials in service et China 59 and Japan, and to Government cilviale and

their families

Passengers who have paid full fare, re ora barking at

at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year, will Samae, for Europe,

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

DEPARTURES. January 9 –

be allowed a disoshat of 10 per cent. This Dennie, for Nagasaki and San Francisco,

ance does not apply to through fares Beatrice, for Saigon. allowance from China and Japan to Europe

until

Alf Parcel Pagkages should be marked to Angelou, for Singapore and New York.

will be received. Fetyang, for Shangani.

Celebes, for Singapor .th. p..

Kriemhll, for Singapore and Hamburg. Mening for Kudat and Sandakan,

or, for Singapore and Bombay. alguan, for Moll Nachang, for Chutot.

BE Company's S.S. Choysang having address in full and a

arrived from the above Perts, Cons at the

sailing alguses of Cargo by her are hereby informed day Invoices to accompany Cargo that their Goods will be delivered from dasdasd to points beyond San Francisco, alongside

Cargo impeding the disoțarge or revisine in the United States, should be cut to the ing on board after Noon on the 11th Company's Offices, addreaed to the Instant, will be landed at Consigncest risk leolar of Customs, San Francisco

and expense into Godowns at East Point

No Fire Insurance will be effected Pills of Lading will be countersigned by AJARDENE MATHESON & Co,

General Managers, Hongkong, January 9, 1835, ¦

For further information as to fralgia or Panaga, apply to the Aguay of th Company No. 7, Prays Centre),

BUY GOREAM,

Acting Agent

CLEARED. Progress, for Saigon. HK. Wood, for San Francisco. Dmur, for Bangkok. Lyderhorn, for Nagunaki.. Taitang, for Shanghai. Dagang, for Hibon,

1 the 19th inst

For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA. Per Anegas, at 11:30 am, on Friday,

the 18th last.....

For SHANGHAI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, VICTORIA, BC, & TACOMA, Per Kictoria, Registration at 11 a... Letters at 11:50 am., on Tuesday, the 22nd inst

MAILS LY THE GERMAN PACKET- The German Contract Packet Bra

ATSON & Co.

TLIMITED. ESTABLISHED A.D. 1811.

Wines

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1895.

The publication of this was commenced Out of the Japanes judges of appeal.com. ́al 6.45 p

mitted suicide on the 28th ultimo, :

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDay, January 9, 1805. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

THERE has been heavy mortality amonget the Dutch poldiers and oppriate at Lombok, The delay in the arrival of the French mail eteamse Melbourne is due to the fact that zha picked up the steamer Cheribos 'in' a disabled condition 370 miles from Colombe. and towed her into that port.

PASSED Buzz. ÜAVAL.. OurwanD BOUND-Isicworth, Dos, 4;

Andiser, Waverley, 7; Albingia, Ben- SINGAPORE papers to hand contain accounts mans, 11 Felbridge, Arthur Head, of an armed attack by a large band of Chi 14 Achilles, Oolong, 18; Glenearn,

Vertus, 21; Hertha, 28; fyrmidon, Lose upon the house of a European in the Drufestate, Vindobona, Jan. 1.

niater Colony,

The occupent used his ICMEWARD BOUND-Telemachus, Nov, 20; revolver and the robbers decamped.

Manila, Deo. 7; Folute, 18: Bombay,

Gisela, Priok, Ulysses, 28; Glamorgan. Iz in a curious fact, writes a Tientsin corrs.

ehre, Sachsen, Glenavon, Jan. 1.

spondent to a northern contemporary, that The P. M. . . City of Rio de Janeiro, no missiles are found by the dostors in the

with the AMERICAN MAIL of Dec. 13,

uit Yokohama on Friday, January 4, wounded Chiness. The penetrative fores of uit daylight.

"...] the Murata rifle must therefore be very great, Tho M. M. Oo,'a steamship Melbourne, with

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tho FRENCH MAIL of 7th December, Tae contract for the work of construcling loft Saigon, on Tuesday, the 8th breakwaters, reclaiming ground for the sita Jau, at noon, and may be expected

here on or about Friday, the 11th of the Yokohama Dock Yaid, and dredging Jab. This Packet brings replies to the water front, has been given to Mr letters despatched from Hongkong

Eguchi Sadakage, whose estimate is fixed at yea 88,773,44, The work is to be cominenood by the end of this month.” 20

31st October,

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Tie P. & 0. Co.'n s.. Roscite, with the ENGLISH MALL of Dec. 14, left Bingu pore on Sunday, the 6th January, al noon, and may be expected here on It is said shat Ruskia's habits of life are re- or about Saturday, the 12th January, markably regulat. Els told a friend recent- This packet brings replies to letters

despatched from Hongkong on Norly that la two years his time of going to bed and getting up had not varied fifteen minutes.

B.

The N, L. Co.'s steamship Darmstadt, with If Ruskin had to work for a livelihood in a the GERMAN MAIL of Dec. 17; left Cu Hongkong shipping office he would have a lombo on. Saturday, January 5, and may be expected here on or about different story to tell. Thursday, January 27. -- The P. M. s. s. Odly of Peling, with maile, &o., left Ban Francisco for this port, vin Yokohama and Nagasaki, on Jat

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The Empress of India loft Vancouver for

this port on Jan. 6.

The Austrian Lloyd's steamer Maria Va- lorie left Singapore for this port on Jan. 6. and may be expected here quor about Jan. 13. The D.D. B... Erato, from Hamburg,

left Singapore ou Jan. 8, and may be expected here on or about Jan. 16. The P. & 0, s. Aden left London for this

port on Dec. 25.

THE public examination of Mr Smith Allie. ton in bankruptor was to have taken place this afternoon, but as the Acting Puisug Judge war engaged in the murder trial tho examination was postponed till Monday next at 2 pm,

H.M.S. Redbreast is preparing to leave on Sunday next for Bangkok where she relieves the Rattler. The Mercury returns to Har boar to-night, having gone out for torpedo and gus practice. She will coal to-morrow and will probably remain here for several

The Empress of India loft Vancouver for weeks making good defects. Hongkong on the 6th instant,

A CORRESPONDENT sends e 4 faw brief

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Tax China Mutual Company's steamer soles on the first day's racing at Amoy. Pingarey, from Glasgow and Liverpool, In the opening race, Democrat (Drummand) passed the Canal on the 3rd inst., and may and Sessa (Wilson), the fsroprites, fell early be considered due at Singapore on or about in the race, and Hard Times (Marshall) the 23rd inst,

won from: Buskum (Allan), with Boyne »» !

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be This morning at the Magistracy James E. Nadeas, Beaman, who pleaded guilty yester day to having refused duty on board the American ship Berlin, was brought before Captain. Hastings for sentegen, Nadeon was sent to prison for eight weeks. Beroan Capt. Hastings at the Magistraby this morning. Li Fat, runner, and Chang Chi, coolie, waze charged with having illegal posscasion of 7 taels and 1 mace of opium respectively, while on beard the steamer Zi Foo, on the 8th instant. The first accused pleaded not guilty, and the second guilis. After evidence, His Worship found the

and Spirits.

(Harris) third. Drummond and Wilson do not appear to have suffered from the spill, as Drummond rode the winner in the Trial Stikes and Wilson Bumblepupby which was third Baird rode Thug, which was beaten for firet place by a length. The riders in the other races; in tho order of finishing wOLD→ Racing Stakes-Boyd, Marshall, Jestina; Haekwan Cup-Boyd, Allan, Wilson; Foo. choy Cup-Marshall, Drummond, Baris, Race Course Plate-Marshall, Drutamed, “+ Allan; Amoy Stakea--Drummond, Allio, Marshall, i

Tas eightieth anniversary of Prince Ble- marek's birthday, which occurs on the lat

Germzey. April next, will be celebrated throughout

All these are SELECTED by our LONDON charge proved and fined the ruhaer $10, with the alternative of two months' imprison. HOUSE, bought direct at first hand; inmont, Chung Chi was fined $1. ported in wood and bottled by outaolres, THE P. M. S. S. City of Rio de Janeiro,nister of that game-proposes to make fire

thus saving all intermediato profits and which left Tokohan for this port at day

MODERATE PRICES.

PORT --After rumoval shoulà ban month ↑ 5

before usa. When required for drinking at once it thould be ordered to be decantod fat the Dispensary before being sent out.

M. BOURGEOIS, of the Jura-not the ex-Mi-

tre has decided ou recommending the French insurance a State monopoly, and a commit Chamber to consider hie Bill.

chow.

light on Friday, the 4th, and was expect enabling us to BTLY the BEST GROWTHS ated to arrive here to-morrow, is reported by

wire to have gone aground between Van THE Chinese Authorities are stidently ip. Diemen'e Straits and Nagasaki. All that is prehensive of a Japanese attack upon Foo

The following important Custome known by the Agent, who received the news Notification was issued on the 26th mit,

of the Provinsial Authori At the request PRICE LISTS, with full details, to-be-posterday evening, is, that the City of Bio

hed grounded somewhere South of Nagasaki ties, Ship Masters of vessels at anchor at

Sharp Penk, arO

are hereby notified that on the had on application,

and North of the Van Diemen Straits, and approach of any Japanese war vesel, they should weigh anchor immediately and pro- that assistaoes bad gone to her.

ceed to sea, to syaid accidental injury from FURTHER GYldoncé was taken to-day in the the guns of the forts-HY, EDGE, Corn-

misioner of Customs, Widglok Street murder case being tried at }.?!? the Criminal Session by the Acting. Paisno The Manchester Guardian says an interview. Judge and Special Jury, Mr William took placs on Nov. 23 at Manchester Chum- Smith, gunemith, testified that the bullets ber of Commerce between a pommittee of merchants engaged in trade with the Ear found in the bodies of the deceased men

East and eteamsily owners with a view to might have been fired from the revolver masking arrangements for a regular: Ervin which one of the five accused is said to of steamers from Manchester to China and her porta. The laterview was of a cordial have thrown into the Harbour. The case aharacter, and some progress was made. It in order will probably be concluded to-night about was adjourned to an early date, in

tome poicts o

of negotiation might be con- sidered in the meantime. The same paper understands that the newly-formed Mau- the grapon are not artificially Ava Regular meeting of the United Ser

chester, Bombay, and Genera}

Navigation vice Lodge, No. 1341, EC., bold last

Compasy, Limited, 5 and 6 Billiter Avenue, evening, Bro. T. Spafford was installed into London, E.,, have issued their miling

for the first

sings of their steamers from the chair by Wor. Bro. E. 0. Ray,

abay in connection with Manchester D.D.G.M., assisted by the Ofluers of the the recently arranged contract between the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and ecobay Native Place Goods Association and

en this side, The, South China. Wor. Bro., Spafford hemppee first sailing

from Manchester be taken by the BRANDY.--All for Brandy is guaranteed invested his officers as follow: prass, of 2,918 fons gross register, an

sad about

CLARET-Our Glafate, Including the lowest priced,e guaranteed to be the gonvice pact of the juice often o'clock,

made from xins and currants, as is generally the cans with Cheap

Wisen.

.other.

that

Lista

4,500 los cargo capacity. She will sailo

to be pure lugnat, the forence in Immediate Past Master, W. Bro. Jan. 10, and will be followed ou d'se. 10 by

price being merely a cucelion of age Watson: S. W., Bro. G. Moffat; J.W

and vintage.

the Castiesentry, and other steamers will

Pro. B, BA. Hode; Treasurer, Bro. F. follow at intervals of ten days The new Howell; Secretary, W. Bro. U. W. Dog-company will be styled The Traders' Line," their agent in Mrochester being Me. J. Bes WHISKY.All our Whisky is of excollent gan; Chaplain, Bro. B. St. A. Baglesso, Templo Chambers, Brazenpose Street. Organist, Bro J. A. E. Chaudet: Ben.

altended. Dr dantlle's frotares on * First quality and of greater age than most Deacon, Bro. G. Gordon; Jun. Duscon, ONLY those ladies and gentlemen who have W. H. E. Smith; D. of Ceremonies, id dan properly appreciate the following bride in the tarket. The Scolab Br. J. B. Craik, Inner Guard, Bro. F. story he had received her training at the

handa D that excellent institution, the marked Eis universally. T. Addranu, Steward, Bro. 4. John's Ambulance Association-so a medical Weston Tyler, Bro. J. Mwell. The friend informed me with regard to a certain per and is pronounced by the brethren then adjourned to the Banquet young lady-and she was keen to exercise bar, skill upon an accident, so she wandered local connotaters to be suposing Hall, and about 80 sat down to a about the streets of London with ash in

sumptuous banquet, which was supplied by redimente us would enable her to act the to any other brand in the Bong Me W. Thomas, of Grill rucm renown in Tartof good Samaritan, and phe day, by a lucky cannce, she saw a patent asters hansom magnifiesof style, The wine committes act in a highly inconsistent manner, and Market.

was composed of Bros. F. Howell, A. W. pitoh its occupant, on elderly gentleman

F. T. åddyman, and b. Melver, oo the pavement. The fire riched to

lint, guarantee our Wines and Spirits who had looked after their particulae puts into, and produced her ces medio

of Covering lenuine whob bought direct from us a very satisfactory manner. After the usust and ce malliated the modest lower limbs and masipalated were entertained by Bros. F. Perrin, A WOR

sruly good Samaritan, she got Weston, E. Jackson, and phere till the bet still fumble Lense, and drove to the hospital. Yes, suld the Nausa surgsstj small boura of the morning. This being when he examined the patient, the 25th Anniversary of the United Service dose young lady, this is most skilfully donn dodge, pa feal sure all Masons will wish She thrilled with pleasure. But you havo ast she wrong leg 1And when abu saw the Lodge avery access, and hope it will him begin on the other en she thrilled

with pleasure no longer poten vontinue to have a prozporous Inture,

bis

like 4:

be despatched on THURSDAY, the in Colony or from our authorized toasts had been gone through, the brothron most skilful

manner, aber

10th Instant, with pails for the United Kingdom, Europe and coars tries beyond, vid Brindisi; to tho Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burimir Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta,

Registry cesses at 1:00 pm,

The mail closes at 2p.. Lato Letters till 9.00 pm, with 10 cents extra postage,

Ager

the Coast Ports.

WATSON & Co., LIMITED, ENGKONG DISPENSARY,

| January 7, 1806,

with