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Notice of Firm.

NOTICE.

THE PARTNERSHIP heretoform exist

between J. Y. V., VERNON, and PAUL JORDAN, under the Nause and Siple of OHATER & VERNON, Share and Geuural Brokers, has. This Day boun DISSOLVED by mutual consent.

All outstanding Transactions will be carried out in the joint names of the Uni dersigned,

J. Y. V. VERNON. PAUL JORDAN,

longkong, September 1, 1896.

With reference to the above, I shall cortinse the Business of SHARE and GENERAL BROKER, in my own gains, from this date.

J. Y. V. VERNON. Hongkung, September 1, 189.

To Let.

TO LET,

ROOMED BUNGALOW RHEDA,

BONHAM ROAD.

Apply to

CHINA MERCHANTS' S. N. Co.,

No. 22, Praya West. Blangkong, Juan 8, 1895.

TO LET.

TESTBOURNE VILLA

WBONHAM HOAD.

IDLEWILD, Seymour ROAD,

NORTH,

Dulination

THE CHINA MAIL.

Vesssis Advertised as Loading.

Pescia.

Ajouts.

Date Leavin

Butterfiold & Swire.. st. 1, at 4 p.m. Nippon Yuson Kaisha.et, 17, ut nuon. Si&Co. Quick despatch. (s)....Norddeutscher Lloyd. Uct. 18, at 9.m. Aruhuld, Karborg &Co. October 5, Butterfold & Swire October 3. Butterfield & Swira...September 28. Holiday, Wao & Cu.. Sept. 28, at noon, P. & O S., N. Do.....Oct. 8, at noon.

WBO

Vino & Do.. Abuat Oct. 7. Holliday, P. & U.S. N. Co Abyut Oct.

Australian Porte........ Tainan (...........................

Yamashiro Maru (8) Australian Perta

Helen Brewer... Baltimoro MARYS Bremen & Porta Cu Prinz Hoturich 1177 London and Hamburg Felons (4) London. v. Sooz Can Noor (1) London, Y. Suez Can Patrachus (3) London.v. Porta of Cal 0-pack (a)..... London & Form Ca Rolls (1) Landolt, v. Forts of Cal Singchow () Landou.. Maceoilles. Janton (8)..

Java (3) Patro Manila......

(6).. Muela.nir Spinoy(+) Milon, bucgmen Elisabeth Rickmers Nank, Robf& Y'hana Radley (e). Now Yock, v, SnerG Ixion (B).. Now Yrk, v. SuuzÜnalAdoue (4) New York..

No. 2, ALBANY, inaediately above the London. PUBLIC GARDENS,

Apply to

LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, July 1, 1898 TO LET.

1396

With referenza to the above, I shall 2 and 3, STEWART TERRADE! New Y*********

Goatiave the Business of SHARE and GENERAL BROKER, in my own name, from this date.

ATOS.

~~(THE KAR). Apply to

J. W. NOELE. Bongkang, August 28, 1890.

1742

1772

. PAUL JORDAN. Hongkong September 1, 1896.

NOTICE

HAVE This Day commenced BUSINES

23 2

AGENT.

GENERAL COMMISSION

W. SHEWAN.

Hongkong, July 20, 1896.

intimations.

Na York.

Now York.

& marang & Surabaya Sandakati and Kedat, 8. Francisco, v. Japa

Charles E. Mexriy Paul Ravere...

Stu. Mark... Wilina If. Conner Wha (1)....... Momnati (3).....

optie (8)

3. Francisca v. City of RiodeJanin San Francisc

Disablanca.

Shanghai...Mikpora (9).

10.m,

P. & D. S. K. Co... About Col. 16. Shewau, Tomas & Co Sept. 28. at 4 pm. Mussageries Maritime Sept. 3. at 160. () Acohold, Kurborg&to October 0 Dodwell, Car! & Co. Sept. 26. Busterfeld & Swire Sept. 28. Shewat, Tomes & Co. October 12, Amboli Karbers&Co. Quick despatch. Darkwitz & Co...... Quick despatch.

iemasen & Oo.

Quick despatch.""

arlowitz.& Co, Quick darpatch. Siessen & Co... Quick despatch.

October .....Buttertiold & Swire.

Butterfield & Swire... Sept. 29, at 4 p.ta J. & 6. S. 8. 0.... Supt. 30, at ndum, Pacific Mai. B. S. Do. 8, at noon. showau, Tomes & Co. Quiet despatch. P. & D. 8. S. Co... About Out, 3. ¡Atenut Oct. 2. 2 4 0 B. N...... Dowell, Carlill & Co Sept. 27, daylight.

. & U. s. N. GAbout Oet. in. Sy day and a lela

Sar. Pic S. & R Co Des. 1, at noon. Tacoma (Wash.), s...

Battorfiold & Swire...September 29, Kwalyang (5)..... 2.00 Trencaiu.........

Kupress Japan (s. Janadiu Plie R. Supt. 30. At quen. VND OCT (R.U. Victoria (B.C.). .... Alture (s).Showan, Tomes & Co.Detuber 15. Yokohama and Kho.. Changsha (4)

Batterfield & wire... Septembar 30.

KELLY & WALSH, LTD, Saii, Marila (

Caveylish on Widst.

..83.00

Foster's Whia Manual

1456

Foster's Whist Tactic... Letters Wis, by W. M. Dunne, CMG, tracey Captain Super- intendent of Police, Hongkong... 1.30 Whist, by Dr Pole

...3.60

... GO

Notices to Consignees.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES STEAMSHIP PRINZ HEINRICE.

E above-Band Steamer having ar rived, Consignees of Cars are hureby laformed that their Goods, with the excep. tion of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are boing landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOx- LOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LTD., Kowloon, whance delivery may be obtained. No Claims will be admitted after thu Goods have left the Godowns, and silGoode remaining undelivered after the 20th Inst. will be subject to rent.

ed.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be eamined on the 26th Inataui, at 3 p.m.

All Claims must reach us before the 2ad October, or they will not be recognized. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

1940

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, September 24, 1896.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. - NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES AND

ON

UNDERWRITERS,

Accaitet of some Repairs to her Engines, the Company's Seaut-ship HOUENZOLLERE A

will act be able to winks hor.usual reul Trip to JAPAN this MONTH.

All transhipant Cargo for Kobe and Yokohama exa. Prins Heinrichs will be forwarded per s.a. Afridi, bouco to the shove

usund Ports.

Passengers, mails and beasure for Japan, ox. Prins Heinrich will be forwarded per 8.0. Per.

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agcata, Norddeutscher Lloyd,

2006 Boogkong, September 21, 1896,

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO, CONSIGNEES.

S.S. RADLEY, FROM LONDON AND STRAITS. JONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby

informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HosaKoNG & Kowloos Wuary & GOODWN COMPANY, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wharves delivery may be

colained.

No Claims will to admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Gooda remaining undelivered after the 30th Inst. will be subject to reat.

All Claitis against the Steamor must be presented to the Undersigned on or before

RULERS OF INDIA $1.75 RAC Clyde and Stralinaira, by Sir 0. T. Burae.. Elphinstone, by J.-B. Cotton,

Swater..

|Hailuong (8).... Malta (15)

Victoria (3).

ན

T-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG VOLUNTEER, CORPS.

THE

THE DRILL SEASON of the abare CORPS is now Commencing. GENTLE ~ishing babe ENROLLED in other she FIELD BATTERY or MACHINE GUS COMPANY should enter their Names if possible hafure the 30 Instant.

James Thomasou, by Sir Richard Steels: Marquess of Huntings by Major Rues-of-EN

Bladonsburg.

Lawrence, by Sir Charles Aitchison. Albuquerque, by. Morao Stepheas. Ranjit Singh, by Sir Lepet Gifto. Madhava Ras Smihis, by E. G. Kenna, Dalhousie, by Sir W. W. Panter. Dapkix, by Cut. 6. C. Mallano, Amherst, by Arno Thackeray Ritchie and

Richardson Evacs,

arding, by Viscount Harding. Cornweilis, by W. S. Santon Körr. Hoogkang, September 19, 1396.

1800

To-day's Advertisements.

BONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB

1798 Annual Guneral MEETING of the HANGONG JOCKEY CIER will be held in the CITY HA on FRIDAY, the 2nd October proximu, at 5 p.12.

By Order,

T. F. BOUGH,

Clerk of the Course..

1947 Hongkong, September 18, 1886.

THE HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

OTICE is hereby givor that an MX-

The COMPANY of luSTRUCTION Stone. cuctor's Island Commences on 19th OCTOBER. and it is intended for instruction of all Membere of Corps, Recruite or otherwise.

1. A. C. GORDON, CAPTAIN, R. A.. Adjutant, H.K.C Hongkong, September 25, 1898.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

1944

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. JK-Fifteen Ordinary General MEET. SHAREHOLDERS wil be bid as the OFFICES of Che Under gigued. 31- 12 'clock (Noo), on MONDAY, Cao 19th Proxitne.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will by CLOSED from the 5th to the 19th Proximo, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Úrazal Jyenės, CASION INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

1045 Hongkou September 25, 1806. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW.

TRAORDINARY General MEEL- 19h of the MEMBERS of TEL BENGKUNG Jocker CLUB, convened in accordance wish Rall of the Ruick of the Club, will be beld at the Carr BA on FRIDAY NEXT, the 2nd day of October, 186, at 4.39 p. forthe purpose of considering sed if chongat ft altering Rulo of the Rules of the Gab by Expunging the words not being

cora of de Army or Nay' where such Fort on SUNDAY, the 27th Instant, at words occur in Rule 9,

By Order,

T. F. HOUGH,

Clerk of the Courre

1018

23th September, 1836. P. & Should the above Resolution be passed, it will be snumited for Confirms tion at a Second Extraordinary General Meeting, which will be subsequen⋅ly con- vued muder and in accordance with Rule 22 of the Rales of the Club,

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

COMPEITTION.

SPOOK COMPETITION will take place TO-MORROW *(SATURKAV),

or the 200, 500 and 60 yards distances, shots and a "Sighter at each. Firing to commence at 230 p.m. F. SMYTH,

Hmm. Fecretary, Hongkong, September 20; 1806.

NOTICE

1051

the 30th Inst., or they will not be recognised.ESURS. JOHNSON, STOKES and

All broken,

Daylight

Tac Co.'s Steatoship

Halong, Captain Davia, will be epatchout for the above

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS HAPRAIK &

Gmeria Muungres Henging, September 25, 183 6.

1911

THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP

www

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT).

The Co.'s Eteamship

Zafire,

Captain Couns, will be despatched for the above

THE ORINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR LONDON & LIVERPOOL, VIA

STRAITS & USUAL PORTS OF-CALL. (Taking Cargo at through rates for GLAS- DOW, CONTINENTAL FORTS, RIVER PLATE, &c.)

The Co.'s Steamship

Oopack,

E. SOMMER, Commander,

will be despatched as

above on MONDAY, the 28th Instant, at Noon.

For Freight, ele, apply to

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:--

For MANILA. m2.

Per Zofia, at 30 p.m., on Saturday,

the 20th September.

For SWATOW & SINGAPORE.

Par Stam, at & p.m., on Saturday, the

20th September.

HAP For HOMOW,

PBONG.--

PAKHOI &

Ber Triumph, at pm, on Saturday,

the 20th September.

Pur Hongkong, at 5 p.m., on Saturday,

the 16th September.

For SWATOW.---

Per alleeny, at 5 p.m., on Saturday,

the 26th September.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping, 10.Radley leaves for Japan.

Meetings. Nocn-Meeting of Shareholders of The

China Traders Insurance Co., L., at' the Company's Office. Nu-Meeting of Shareholders of the Douglas Laprik & Co., Ltd., at the Company's Offices. 9p..Meeting of Zetland Lodge.

Miscellaneous,

2.3 p.m.-Compatition of the Hongkong

Rifle Association.

General Memorande. MONDAY, September 28:

3 Aoction of Crown Land at Coo aught Housa (Reclamation Ground). TUESDAY, September 29;--

2.30 p.us.-Auction of Household Furni

ture, &c., at the Retreat, Castle Road. Transfur Books of The Union Insurance

Suciety of Quaten, Ltd, closed from this date to 8th October, inclusive. Goods For Prins Henrich undelivered

after this date subject to rent WEDNESDAY. September 30

Gonds per Badley undelivered after

this date subject to rent. THURSDAY, October 1-

9 p..-Meeting of Zailand Lodge.

Exchange.

HONOKONG, September 25, 1896.

On London-

Documentary, 4 months' sights,

2/19

2/17

Bank, Wire,

12

On demand,

30 days' sight,

4 monthe sight,**

Credits,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co., Ajenta.

1845 Hongkong, September 95 1896.

On Paris

On demand,...

2,60

Credits, 4 months' sight,

2.71

On Berlin-Demand, ........

2.16

On New York--

On demand,

Credits, 60 days' sight,...

On Bombay-

Wire.

1783

On demand,

Wire,

1781 .....1787

722

SHIPPING.

ARKIVALS. September 20-

Пeagony, French str., 755, C. Bralian, How Sept. 28, General.-A. R. MALTY. Haloong, British steamer, 745, W. Davis, Pani Bept. 21, Anny 23 and Seatow 24. General-Dovutas STEAMSHIP CO.

Triumph, German stemor, 674, J. L. L. Moder, Palho: Sept. 2, and Roibow 21, General Jensen & Co.

Mecfon, Chincee Bir., Eron Canton.

DEPARTURES, September 23:-

Rugda, for Cinton, Strath vilan, for Canton. Anesna, for Nagasaki. &c. Taitoun for Canton. Amrapegru, for Mej. Uio, for Bangkok. Fictoria, fer Amey.

Tai Lae, for Hongay. Purana, for Swaton. Wade, for Shanghai. Tese day for Sugapore. Cheysany, for Sato, &e. Kathid de Maru, for Kuba. Merionethshare, For Brisbane. Krimild, for, Singapore, Guthrie for Port Darwin. Prinz Heinrich, for Shanghai.

..CLEARED.

Port au MONDAY, The 28th Instant, at Kungong, for Swatow.

4 p.m., instead of as previously advertised.ru fe Manila,

This Steamer las superior AccommodaStrath'even, for Shanghai. tion for Passengers.

For Freight or Paasagh, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & D.,

General Managers.

1938 Hoogkong, September 25, 1808. OBINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

--

chafed, and damaged Goods A MASTER have REMOVED their FOR SAMARANG AND SOURABAYA.

are to be left in the Godoyos, whore they will

be examined on the 30th Inat., at 3 p.m.

No Fire Insurance bas been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigued by

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents.

1050

Hongkong, September 20, 1800, THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL

AND SINGAPORE

OFFICES ta No. 12, QUEEN'S ROAR CEN TUAL, IT FLOOR (over Mesure. Caude Prico & Co.'s Offices).

The Co.'s pushpa

-kumpos,

Capt. ANDER, wil) he despatcued as above un

1913 THURSDAY, the Al Votober.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Ayenis. Hongkong, September 25, 1896..

Entrance from the Laue. Bouchong, September 25, 1896.

PUBLIC AUCTION

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, & THE Undersigned has received instrue-

song to Sell by Public Auction, on

TUESDAY,

the 29th September, 1896, commencing at 2:30 pm, at the Retreat, Castle Road,

THE WHOLE OF THE

..1050

FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Ster ship

Ashun, Captain J. MURRAY, vil ve despatched for the above Ports on MONDAY, the 19th Octo-

For Freight ur Pasange, apply t

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,ber,

THE Company's Steamship Onna Toved from the above

comprising - Porta, Consigneen of Cargo are hereby in-

DRAWING ROOM SUIs in TAPESTRY, JAN- formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGTON BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, CENTRO and LONU KOWLOON WHARF & GoDows On. Kowloon,whouse delivery may be obtained. No Olains will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be aont in to the Office of the Undersigned before. Noon on the 20th Instant, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, nud damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on SATURDAY, the 28th Instant, at 3 p.m.

No Fire Insurance has been offected, and Way Goods remaining in the Godown's after the 20th Instant will be subject to rent.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

HOLLIDAY, WILE & Co., Agents.

1805 Hangkong, September 19, 1896.

To Let.

TO LET.

D

WELLING HOUSES

Nos & Band RIPON TIPELUK,

FUERTERED from 18th October.

Sius Tants, PIOTURLA, ONAMENTS, FEN DERS, OVELMANTELS.

with GS TEAK CARYRD SIDEEGAYD KE ELLET GLASS, EXTERION DINING, Tauts and CHAIRS, DINNER WACHON, GL655 sud OsoCaRYWARE, ELECTRO-PRAT? And OurLSEY, PANTRY and KITOB REQUISITES IRON BRUSTEADS & WARDROBES with PLATE GLASS DOURS, OurST OF DRAWERS, MARBERTOF WASRETANDE, DRESSING TABLES, RATTAN CHAIRS, BATHROOM REQUISHES. - -

&o..

*.

Cataloguce will be inad prior to dale. On View from Monday, the 28th Sept. TERMS OF SALY:Cath before delivery in Bank notes or by olaque."

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.. Agents.

1932 Hongkong, September 25, 1896.

THE OREGON, RAILWAY AND NAVIGATION COMPANY'S PACIFIC STEAMSHIP LINE.

CHINA AND JAPAN, -- FROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, 1896.

PASSENGERS. "ÅRKIVER.

Per Henglong, from Holho, Mr D. S. Heay smau, Mick M. Ribeiro and servant, Masts P. P. Charlos, P. P. Violet, and 83 Chinees.

Per Hailean, from Tamsi, 70 Chinese: Por Triumph, from Pashoi, 18 Chinese, DRPARTED,

Pet Taiwan, for Canton, 12 Chineso. Per Victoria, for Amy, 400 Chinese. Per Ode, for Bangkok, 30 Chinese,

European Por Forma, for Swator, and 20 Chinese.

Pos Toss Maru, for Singapore, 1 Buxo pern and 86 Chinese.

Por Cheyang, for Songbai, Mr Lund. holin.

Per Merionsthehire, for Brisbane, 3 Euro- pean and 3 Ch.se.

Per Guluris, for Portt Darwin, Mrs Rin and 2 children, and Mr Bylor,

Per Ancona, from Hongkong: for Yelo hapa, Meers CAN. Barker, J. A. Wilder, Schwercke, W. Biscup, and Aug Riege, Bev, and Mr F. Waddell and 4 children. Mesars Brot Krog, and C. Henger; fer Nagami, Mr &a. From London: for Tokohama, Mr A. M. Gale.

To DEPART Per Krongsang, for Swatow, 6 Chinme. Per Zapro, for Manik, 2 Europeus. Pur Strathleen, for shanghai, 1 Euro- pena.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The French steamer Hongkong reports: Fine, clear, moriarate, very light wind from Exit; sometimes calm and to Bẹ,

The British sleamer tattoong reporta : From Tamsui tu Amoy, variable Santheriy winds, heavy rain squalls. From Amoy to Swator, strong N.E. wind and high sea. From Swatow to port, moder te SW. wind, fine weather. Steamers in Amoy :" Kaifong sod Peiching. Steamer in Swatow; Taichiow.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close :———

(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.) Altmore........ | Thursday | 15th Oct. TAKING PASSENGERS AND CARGÓ POR UNITED STATER AND CANADA ÁT THROUGH RATES.,

The Steamship

Altimara, will be despatched Irons For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA, for VICTORIA, B.O.,

Per Radley, at 8.30 am, of Saturday,

the Seth September.. 1916 and FORTLAND, OREGON, HOBE and YOKOHAMA, on THURSDAY, the 18th October.

GEO. P. LAMMERT, AuctionERY Hongkong, September 25, 1995,

ZEILAND

No. 528 E.C.

LODGE,

Consular Invoice of Goods for United States Points should be in QUATRUPLICATE, and one Copy must be sent forward by the Steamer to the ore of the GENERAL Fastenz AGE, Oregon Railway and For further information as to Prango and Freight, apply to

SHRYAN, TOMES & Co.,

For SHANGHAL

Per Strathisen, st. 9.80 sm, on Satur

day, the 26th September ·

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

the 26th September

For SINGAPORE

Per Cepuck at 11,80 s.m., on Saturday,

the 20th September, SINGAPORE & PENANG, -

LA HACIENDA," at the PBA Regular MERTING of the stove Navigation Co., Portland, Oregondo For Beylon, at 12.30 p.m., an Eator |

GODOWNS in Blus Byrdines,

Apply

THE HONGKONG YAND INVES

A LODGE will be hold in the Fa MABONSALL Zotland Street, THURSDAY, this 1st October, at 8,80 for B 7m precisely. VEITING ESTESA Coordinly IKVEIRO to standa

Hoogkozy, Beptember 831 1625.

Are

Pa

a day, the 28th Eepions bare THE SAIGON

To: Chinos at £50 pm co Exter

On Calcutta-

יזיי

Un demand,

On Shanghai-

On demand

30 days' sight, (privato paperi Gold Loaf, 300 fine, (per tzel)... $48.00 Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) $9.28

30, Silver (par oz.)...

|

BIRTH. At Hoihow (Hainan), on 21st Septepukor the Wife of the Rev. FRANK P. GILMAN A.M., et & Sou; (Claries Frank).

The publication of this inue commenced. at 6.15 pm.

The Chin Mail

MONGKONG, PRIDAŤ, SEPTEMBER 20, 1900

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

PAESED SUEZ CANA

SUPPLIED THROUGH RELTER.) OUTWARD BOUND; Hawick Hill, Los

Mais,

The M. M. H. & Oceanies, with the FRENCH

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1890.

Ar the Magistracy to-day, Commander Hastings Heard some further evidence in the Quarry Bay murder trial. The hearing was agati, adjourned till to-morrow,

This afturnen, while novoral wombly were engaged cutting earth for building spam. tions from a bank in MacDonnell Road, the bank collapsed and one woman was buried. in the debris. When the earth was cleared away the woman was discovered to be dead. The other workers had noticed the bank giving way and shouted to the deceased to clear cut, but she apparently did not lear themi

Sept.; Antenor, Cam, Nater (), 9th; YESTERDAY evening the Rifs Brigalo held Benlomons, Melbourne, 15th; Aseanley, another of their popular variety entertain- Cerca, 15th; Japan, Khedive, 18th.

menta in the Gymnasiura, Murray Barracks. HOMEWARD BOOND-Pulding Aug. 28

Balmurat, Sept. 15th; Orestes, Bellana, There was a huge Artionce, including a 18th San Borneo, Glamorgachive, fashionable assembly of ladies and a inye Strathness, Maria Rickmers, 22nd. attendance of officers. The entertainment

wao maintained almost exclusively by offi cers and meu of the battalion, Mr C. T. Max of 8th August, left Singapore Robinson being the only civilian whoso Sept. 22nd, at 5a.., and my he exname appeared in the programme. Privates spected here on or about Tuesday, the Edwarda and Laing scored great succeesen 23th inst. This Packet Laings replica to letters despatched from. Hongkong on Bid July. Tha D. &. 0.86 City of Rio de Janeiro, with the AMERICAN MALL of 3rd Sept., loves Yokokin on Thursday, the 24th Sept, ut daylight, and may be expected here on or about Thursday, the List October.

The N. P. Co.'s 5.8. Olays left Tusuma for Hongkong via the usual ports of tall, on Monday, the 7th Sept. The Empares if China left Vancouver for

Hongkong on the 16th Sept

Seamers Expected.

The N. G. . . Bisigno loft Singapore for this port Sept. 21st, and w due hero on or about the 27th Sept. The D: D. E. str. Hertha, frors Hamburg, lott Singapore for this port Sept. 22, and may be expected here on or about the 28th Sept. Thess. Kutang, from Calcutta and Straits, left Singapore for this port September

22nd, at a p.10 The C... Ch's otcamper Changsha, from Australian Porte, lait Port Dar vin

with their songs and had to respond to repeated encores. Judging by the reception accorded Lieut. Thresher, he must be a very popular oficer. He gave an exceptionally. good rendering of his two songs. Mr C. T. Rabitson could not get away from the platform, and after singing three songs in success on the audience claroured for more. The tumbler and, statue dances were ex- ceedingly clever. The progaming.conclud ed with a sketch entitled The Clock, and the singing of God save the Queen, This will probably be the last of there ontoriainments by the Hiño Brigada.

The story of the discouricay exhilated by the Empress of Chius to the French cruiser Alger, though it nisy not have gathered much moss in its rolling, les certainly as sumed a variety of forms. The intest vers soc is published in one of our Tonkin con--

on Septembar 20th, and may re ea temporaries We have not in France on pected here on or about the 20th inst. armed merchantuen fleet, but the emisers. The 0. S. 9. Goh steamer Totter, from of our sjundrum wid very well replace

London, left Singapore on the morning

of Sept. 24th, and is ine here on or them with the advantage of superior arma- about Wednesday 30th Sept.

ment and suficient protection. In times The CM. 88. Teentai, from Glasgow and

Latest Advices. The O. & C. Co. B. s. Doric, with mails, de, which left herce August 25th, For San Francisco via Negaki, Kobe, Inland Sen, Yokohama, and Honolulu, arrived at hos destination on the 22 Soph

Liverpool, passed the Caral on the 4th of this they refer to the race which is alleged may be considered due to have taken place between the French September at Singapore on or about the 24th cruiser Alger and the C. P. R. Empress of September The M... Kintuch, from Glasgow and Chine, one of the auxiliary cruisers of the Liverpool, passed the Cinal Sept. 13, British Navy. It is stated that on the, and may be considered due at Singa. 17th Juno the allger left Kobo steaming for. on or about the 1st October,

Yokohama, her engines doing seventy-six revolutions, that is to say giving a speed of thirteen knots per la The Buspress ofte Ching tray following two miles astern This steamer proved the victor in a mis with the United States fast cruiser Kyapia. The merchantman gradually verhunted the cruiser, and when about eight hundr stres off she hauled down bar colours tlust ok might not have to milita the cruiser as ale passed. The Alger immediately increased her speed eighty- five revolutions and the Bypress responded with

The P. M. Co... City of Poling, with inaflaj de left San Francisco for this port, via Houului, Yokohama and Kagasaki, on the 21st Sept. The P. & D. Coa 6. 5. Fanito let Singh

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