2
Entertainments.
THEATRE
ROYAL,
CITY HALL,
DE HONGKONG AMATEUR
THE
DRAMATIC CLUB
WILL GIVE PERFORMANCES or
-Les Cloches de Corneville'
on the following dutes:—" Saturday, 20th February, 1897. Monday, 22nd February, 1807.
Wednesday, 24th February, 1897. Saturday, 27th February, 1897. Tuesday, 2nd March, 1897. Doors open each Night at 3.30 p.m. Performance at 9 p.m., precisely.
PRICES, $3, $2 and $1.
Half-prics to Soldiers, Salora, and Police io
uniform.
Late Trams will run hour after the fall of the Curtain.
The Boozing Colice at the Theatre Iloga! will be open on and méter WEDNESDAY, 10th February. From 10 am to 4 grim, rłużły.
E. W. MITCHELL,
Hon. Seuratury.
on
Hongkong, February 12, 1897.
Auctions.
AUCHON.
PRELIMINARY NOTICE.
208
HE Undersigned have received in- structions to Sell by Public & volion,
TUESDAY,
the 23rd xnUARY, 1897, at 3 p.m. Opposite the Ciry HALL,
Quo rejected SUBSCRIPTION GRIFFIN and upwards of FIFTY FONIES. Buitable for Racing, Pcio, &c. Sulec tions from the Largest Stahlen.
Farther onirias received until Noon on dop of Sale.
AUCHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 13, 1897.
Intimations.
BANK HOLIDAY. -
To-day's Advertisements.
LAST THREE NIGHTS.
WILLISON'S CIRCUS.
LAST THREE NIGHTS.
TRIAL SCENES
IN THE
Grand Struggio for Supremacy. The Great TUG-OF-WAR Continued TO NIGHT.
OUR RACE PROGRAMME Received last evening with Intense Entha BİOSTUAINE-THE VINETS-WILLI in the New and Novel Act.
LAST TUKEE NIGHTS
of the Great Stow.
TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), Grand Fashionable Night"
Under the Distinguished Patronage suḍ in
the modisto Presence of Fiis. Excellency the Governor
SIN WILLIAM ROBINSON, K.O.M.G. Special Programe in
Honour of the Auspicious Occasion.
SATURDAY, LAST DAY AT 4 PM.
Children. Admitted FREE.- For Particulara see Bill.
SATURDAY NIGHT MAKEWELL.
Firat Cheiro...
324
PRICES OF ADMISSION, Boxes to Sest 6 Persona
TA
*$12.00
Due Beat in a Box...
2.00
150
1.00
50
30
349
AE Undermentioned BANKS will TULOSED or the Transaction of Publio Business, at 11.45 a. o., TC- MORROW (FRIDAY), the 19th Instant, ropeoively.
For the Chartered Bank of India, Aus-
tralia and China,
TWOITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. For the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation,"
T. JACKSON,
Ching Manager.. For The National Bank of China, Limited,'
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Chief fanager. For The Mercantile Bank of India,
Limited,'
JOHN TAURBURN,
Manager, fisikong. For the Banque de L'Indo-Chins, Hong.
kong Agency,'
F. AUGUSTIN,
Manager. For the Bank of Übins and Japon, Ltd.,
Boagkong,
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager. For the Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd.,
NAO. NABEKRA,
Agent. Hongkong, February 19, 1897: 81-4
INSURANCE HOLIDAY.
HONGKONG RACES.
Tolerained THE Vadarmulioned INSURANCE
Transaction of Petlic Buainexg, at 11.45 am., TOMORROW (FRIDAY), the 19th Instat, respectively.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, Canton Insurance Office, Ltd.;
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
N. J. EDE, Union Instrand Society Canton, Lia
L. KEKNARD DAVIS,
Acting Agent North-China Insuranco Co., Ltd.
W. H. RAY,
Secretary, China Traders' Insurance Co., Ltd,
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Agents, Yangtaze Insurance Association, Ltd.
GEORGE L. TOMLIN, Acting Secretary, Chino Fire Insuranco, Co., Ltd.
W. MAOBEAN, Manager, The Straite Insurance Co., Lis, Horgos, February. 18. 1897. 305
WEEKLY NEWS FOR HOME.
The Overland Ching Mail,
Becond Chair...
European Gallery...
Gallery for Chinese only
取
BEET WILLISON.
Hongkong, February 18, 1997. DIOCESAN SCHOOL & ORPHANAGE
CCHOOL DUTIES will be Pesumed on
MONDAY, the 22nd Instant.
For Terms for Boarders or Day Scholars,
Apply to the Head Master.
Hoogkong, February 18, 1897.
- THE CHINA MUTUAL STRAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
351
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM LIVERPOOL, NEWPORT AND SINGAPORE
Company's Steamship Ningohew, I hesiog arrived from the shove Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HoxGKONG & KOWLOON WHARE & Conows Co., Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
No Chims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sent in to the Office of the Jadoraigned before Nova, on the 25th lustant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, danfed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the THURSDAY, the Buch lust., at 3 pt.
Nu Fire Insurance has been offected, and any Goode remaining in the Godowns after the 25th instant will be aubject to rent,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unitse
for notice to the contrary be given before
Destination
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Fuscle.
Australian Ports. Chingtu (K). Australian Ports....... Alri·e (8)... Bremen & Porta of Call Preusson (B).............
Verons (8). K........... Taiyoun (6). London.......... Gatot (k). London................... Java (6)... London,v. Ports of Call! Ningobo (3) London,v. Porta of Cal Ravana (6)...... London, Susz Oana Promethens (s).. Marcellies Bullmouth (z). NewYork,v. SuezCrual Energis (8)
S. Frano sco, Japa Coptic (
Ayesite.
Date of Leaving.
Butterfeld & Swiro... Feb. 10, daylight, Dodwell, Carlill & Do, February 27. Norddeutscher Lloyd. Mar. 2, 9 a. m. P. & O. B. N. O... Feb. 26, st nocht. Butterfeld & Swire... Feb. 20, à plight, P. & O. H. N. About March P. & O. & N. Abou: March 19. Holliday, Wise & Co..about Mereit 8. P. & O. 8. N. Co .. Feb. 25, at noon.. Batterfold & Bwire... March 1. Arnhold, Rarberg &O February 22, Dodwell, Garbi & Co. Abon Feb. 25. U. & 0. S. 5. C........ Feb. 24, daylight. (s) Pacific Mail S, 5. O. March 2, at noon, showan, Tomer & Co. Quick despatch. Shewan, Tme & Do Quick despatch, Shewan, Temes & Co. Quick despatch, Butterfold & Swire... Feb. 20, at p.m. P. & 0, 5. N. Co.... About Feb. 21. Sander & Co. About F.b. 22. Dodwell, Celill & Cu Feb. 19, at noon. Biemssen & Co....... Feb, 20. ut 5 pm. D. Sasson, Sous & Co. Feb. 20), at p.. Jardine, Malissento Fob, 20, at 3 p.m. Douglas Laprajk & Co. h. 19, daylight, Dodwell, Call & Co. Feb, 23, at Doop, Butterkeld & Site... February 25. (Uanadın Püc l. Co March 17, at meor.
8, France. T. Japa City of Rio de J'iro
Walls of Dea........
San Francisco Sumbaw San Francisco.
954
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
HOLLIDAY, WISE & O... Agents, Hongkong, February 18, 1897..
MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND -YOKOHAMA.
San Francisco......Olma Shanghai
Kasilia (0)...... Shanghai.....
................ Kaisar-i-Hind (8) Shanghai and Koho... Maria Valeris (1)....... Shanghai. Kobs&Y mikli (e).
S'pore Havre&H'burg Niobe (B).............
pare, S'pore. Penang & O'tc Lighting(s)..
pore,
S'pore, Srong & Shaya Wasang (6) Swatow, Amoy & Tau, Formons (8) Tacoma (Wash.), &c... Uranmar (8)
Kveiyang (3) Toutain....... Vancouver B.O., & Empresa. Japan
To-day's Advertisements. From Tosal across Chummel, strong N.E.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
FHE Undersigned has received inatrue- Tinders by publice fitione
TUESDAY,
7
The British ssstar Hailong reports :
gale, Eigh such Weather overcast and showers. From Amey to port, fresh N.E. to K NE. winds, dull overcast weather, with some min, high N.E. Ja rùnuing. Steamer in Tmzui: Fikeang. Steamer in Bwsion: Thales.
The British steamor Hong Leong reports: p.m.,Strong breez and high so, rain and aqu tty thronghout; 140 miles from Hong- kong, thick guy weather.
the 23rd February, 1897, at 2.20 at bis Sales Rooms, Queen's Real- HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., (For Sundry Account).
Comprising
རྨ་
The British steamer Lao Sok roporta: Len Dangkak Shinet, qua tnh sử dụ 10 the weather, light 6.W, winda to Pule Obi; thence to port, fresh to strong
TAFENTRY COVERED DRAWISD Roos N. to E. N.E. wind and high sus, overcast Sonz.
MARBLETOP CENzna and Side TABLES. BEVELLED GLASS OVERMANTEIS, PICTURES and ORNAMENTS,
BETSSKLA CARPET, HEARTH Rugs.
EXTENSION DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD with BEVOLLED GLASS, DINNER WAGGONS, GLASS-BOOKCASE, DIRKS, BED WRITING CABLES.
CROCKERY, GL189 and PLATED WARD. DOUBLE and SINGLE IKON BERSTEADS. WARDROBES with and without GLISS Doors, CHEST of DRAWERS. DEZSSING TARGE and MARBLETON WASHSTANDS. ONE CAMERA, ONE VIOLONČELJO & ONE CLARIONET, ONE BICYCLE, Elc., Etc., Etc. TERMS of SALZ-As Castemuury,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctionesr Hongkong, February 18, 1997.
MOGUL LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
STEAMSHIP SIKE.
FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND STRAITS.
and gloomy ponthor.
FOST OFFICE NOTICES, MAILS will close:~.
For KOBE, YOKOHAMA, VICTORIA, BO, PORTLAND, OREGON.--- Per Monmouthshire, at 0.80 mm., 00
Friday, the 19th February.
· For FOOOHOW.-
Per Kalyan, at 11.30a.m.; on Friday.
the 19th February.
For SHANGHAL ---
Per Kuilin, at Noa, on Friday, the
19h February.
For SAIGON.—
MEMOS. FOR TO-MUKROW. Shipping. Daylight,-Formosa leaves for B'tow,&d Daylight.-Aingtu leaves for Australian
Ports. Neon-Sikh leaves for Shanghal, dc.
Meeting. p.m.-Convocation of Victoria Chap
Amusements,
tur,
9 p.m.-Willison's World Cirous and Trabird Animal Exhibition, on the Re- clamation. Ground, back of the ing Hull.
Miscellaneous.
11.40a.m.Insurance Officos olaso, 12.45. Local Bauke clone, Guoda por Bombay not cleared after 4
p.m. aubject to ranke
General Memoranda. SATURDAY, February 20
THURSDAY, FEDBUary 18, 1897,
The publication of this isque commenced Tax band of the American Flagship at 7.00p.m
Olympia will play at the Hotel on Friday evening (10th inst.) during dinner hours.
The China Mail.Ssa arriving from Singapore roport
having experienced a strong nor'easter.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, ZEPRUARY 18, 1897. The gule innst Irave been a severe ods when the Chir Mutual stoauser Ningchow took nino days to accomplish the voyage.
This morning H.M.S. Zart went oul-for
LOCAL AND GENERAL
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL. (SUPPLIED TIMOUGH REUTER.) UuWARD BOUND: Templar, Jan. 8th team trial, which proved a successful one. Ay, 22nd Agamemnum, Oolong. Thicke. The engine had been overhauled since the Rickmers, Normandie, 26th, Bayern,rival of the destroyer in Hongkong, and * Melpomene, Keelong, N. Andrews, 20th
Aglaia, Ernest Simona, Cyma, Dordogne, they worked in a very satisfactory maunor, Glaucus, Feb. 2nd ;
d: Ceylon, Kanagawa, at one time during the trial making 325 5th; Glenaron, Menelaus, Helene Rickmers,
9th Anapa, Gaudalquiser, 1ta; Ben-rovolutions a minute, and forcing the vessel arig, Erate, Danja. Sachsen, Flaz, through the water at a apocd of 24 kuut Saghatien, St. Gües, St. Jerome, 16th.
an hour. Severs run along the measured
HOMEWARD BOUND:-Japan, Jan. 6th mile were made at full speed, and the ship
Claverhill, 8th Jan Aden, Jan. returned into harbour just befors roon.
12th; Thekla,
19th Gisela, 22nd ; |
Bented, Radnorshire, 28Lk
Oceana
20th; Farra, Cases, Fub, 2nd Terrorning the monthly Criminal Ses- Achilles, Hector, Kagoshima, &th; Glen- garry, 9th; Bunda, Lath; Tamise, 16th,
Mals.
9 p... D. 0. Performance of 'Les Cloches de Cornville' at City Hall, MONDAY, February 22
9-Re-opering of Queen's Vollese. Noon.seting Shareholders of The Hongkong so Witempra Duck dong Ld., at the Company's Offico. Noon. Meeting Shareholders of TheThe
Hamphreya Eatste and Finance Da, L., at the Registered Offices of the Company, 38 and 40, Queau's Bund Central
Toray, February 29:-
Non-Mesting of Shareholders of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Gudura Co, L., at the Company's Office, No 4, Praya Central.
2.30 p.m.-Auction of Household Furni. turo, &c., at Mr J. M. Armstrong's..
p.m.--Auction of Ponies at opposite the City Hall.
3
WEDNESDAY, February 24
10 10-Tender supplying Sandrion
received by Natal Storekeeper. p.m.Meeting of Eothen Mark Lodge. Gouds per Silch undelivered after this
date subject to rent. THURSDAY, February 25-
sions, were opened-Mr Justice Smith being the presiding judge. Mr H. E. 'Pol- Lesk, who appeared on behalf of Weng M. M. 5.6. Melbourne, with the FRENCH Sun Tan, a shopkeeper in Bonham Staud, Mail of 15th January, loft Saigon on the 16th February, nt 2 p.m., charged with attempting to obtain. 81000" and way be expected here on or by means of a forged promissory note, askel ahou Thursday, the 18th Feb.
This Packet Linge replies to letters that the case might be taken on Wednesday despatched from Hongkong en Deo. next. Hon. W. M. Goodman, Attorney.
9th
The P2 & 0. Co.'s B. 8. Kaisar-i-Hind Geral said in the ordinary course of with the ENGLISH MAIL of 22nd Jan, things the case should be proceeded with loft Singapore on Monday, the 15th that day, and he could not consent to the Feb. at 8 p.m., and may expected hore hearing being adjourned for nearly a week. ch. or about Sunday, 21st Fob. This
Packet brings replies to letters der. He would like to point out that the pri patched from Hongkong on 17th Dec.soner was committed for trial on the 28th The C. P. E. s. 6. Empress of Japan, from January, and he had had abundant time to
Vancouver, arrived at Kobe at 4,30
Jeit
p.m., on Tuesday, 15th Feb., and prepare his defence. He had a solicitor again at midnight of same day for defanding him at the Magistracy, and at Nagasaki
the last minute only instructions and boon left San Francisco for this port via given to counsel. He was quite willing to Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, consent to an adjournment till Monday. Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on thus allowing sourdant time to prepare the the 2nd Feb.
Goods par Ningchor undelivered after this The O. & O. 8. s. Gadis with mails, &c..
date subject to ront.
Exchange.
HONGKONG, February 18, 1897.
On London--
Per albinaia, at Noon, on Friday, the On Berlin-Demand,...
19th February..
For MACAO).
366
/JONSIGNEES ́of Cargo" are hereby ing formed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND Godown Un, xt Kowloon, whence and/o from the Wharves delivery may be obtained. No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Good. Į remaining undelivered after the 24th Lost will be subject to runi.
All Clains against the Steacher must b presented to the Undoraigned on or before the 24th Instant, or they will not be re- cognized,
All broken, chofed, and damaged Goods are to be loft in the Godowns, hore they will be examined on the 24th Inatant, at 3 p.m.
No Fico Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLITI & Co.,
desty. Hongkong, February 18, 1897.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. February 18-
JEO
Per Heungskan, at Noon, od Friday,
the 19th February.
For CANION.-
Par Futches, at Nooo, on Friday, the
10 February...
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-
OUTTA.-
Per Lightning, a pm., on Saturday,
the 20th February.
For.. SINGAPORE, BAMARANG &
- SOURABAYA.--
Pot Fausung, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 20th February.
For SINGAPORE.--.
Per Niobe at 4.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the Bath February.
For KOBE, YOKOHAMA, VICTORIA,
B.O., TACOMA.—
Per Biaemar, at 31.30 am., on Tues-
day, the 23rd February.
For NAGASAKI, KOBE YOKOHAMA," Per Verona, at 11.80 m., on Friday,
the 25: February. ...
MAILS BY THE UNRISD STATES PACKET -- The United States Mail Packet Coptic will So despatched on TUESDAY, the 23rd February, with Mails for Shang. 18, Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Porn, &c., which will be closed as follow 4FL Registry cassen. 6. Post Office closer.
MAILS BY THE BETIM PAUKET.- The British Contract Packet Ramense will bo despatched on THURSDAY, the 26th Feb., with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countries be
Brindisi; to the Straits rund, Sottlamente, Netherlands India, Fur. ab, Ceylon, Adan, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar,
Taisang, Britích str, fröm Canton, Kaigan, British sta, from Cantum, Sikh, British steamer, 1,785, Jns. Bowley Glasgow vs Liverpool Dec. 18, and Bings pero Feb. 11, General. -DooWELL, CABIILL | -4" & Co.
Ningehore British steamor, 1,735, Jones, Liverpool and Singapore Feb. 9, General,
HOLLIDAY, Wish & Co.
Haritong, British str., 784, A. Milroy, Temeni Fab. 16, Amoy 16, and Swatow 17, General.DovGLAS STEAMSHIP Co.
deal hours will be observed in alosing the Malls: de Per Perean, at Noon, on Thursday, the
18th February:
HONEY LETTER.The Post Office declino all responsibility for unregistered Letters containing bank nctas, coin, or Jewellery, and, where Registration has been neglected, WILL MAKS NO anquences into Reged losses of such letters (Post Buide, Par 80)
REGISTRATION--Correspondere can be re- glared for all Private Ship msts up to fre mirates before the time for closing; for the
*34
Bank, Wire,
2/11
On demand,
H1
**
"
30 days' sight,
SIA
4 months' aight,
... 2/177
Cradita, 4"
... 2/1 Documentary, 4 months' sights, ... 2/11 On Paris-
On demand, Credits;
24
months sight,
2.66 2.70
2.16
On New York-
On demand,
LA
60 days' aight...
524
Ox
Wire,
Bombay....
166
Ou demand,
1661
166
...
***
On demand,....
186
... 723
73
$48.90 8. 2.34
291d
On Calcutta
Wice,
On Shangbai-
On demand,
FAT
30 days' aight, (private paper) Gold Leaf, 100 tine, (per tacl).. Sovereigns (Bank'e buying rate) Silver (per oz.).
A. S. WATSON
LIMITED.
& Co.
CHEMISTS ET APPOINTMENT.
-----ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
MANUFACTURERS
OF
Aerated Waters.
GUR ÁBRATED WATER Faorony i filted
with the beat English Machinery, embody ing the latest Improvements in the trade.
The Pureat Ingradicals only are need, ad-the-ntitat Cars and Cleanliness sraised in the Mmufacture throughout.
The P. M. 8. a. City of Peking, with maile defence. Mr Pollock was afraid he could &c. left San Francisco for this port; not take the case at an carlier data than via Honoluis, Yokobams, Inland Sea,
Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the Wednesday. Today, to-morrow and Sa 19th Feb.
turday were more or loss occupied with Fother matters.
Ho would
to
Ask his Steamers Expected. The P.&O. Co.'s . . Hyluspes left Lordship to allow the case to te prepare Singapore for this port on the 11th fired for Wednesday, as Feb., at 6 p.m.
a proper defence that tline was necessary, The O. S. S. Co, a str. Irion, from Liver On the Judge indicating that he should
pool left Singapore on the 12th Feb,
and may be expected here in or about grant the request of the defence, the At Thursday, 18th Feb.
| torney-General said it was quite unusual to
The D. D. R. str.. Irene, from Hamburg,
left Singapore for this port on Fah. 13,grant adjournment for a week, and a very and may be expected here on or about dangerous precedent would thus be fo the 18th Feb
tablished. It would thus be in the power The 3. & Kulseng, from Calcutta and of the defenes to fix any day by reason of Straits, left Singapore for this port on not having engaged counsel or neglecting Sunday, the 14th Fob.
The Austrian Lloyd's ss. Maria Valerie latt Singapore for this port on the afternoon of the 15th Feb.
to hespeak the dapositions. Mr Justice, Smith said, as it was merely a mistako of
The O. S. S. Co.'s-steamer Dardanus, the solicitor, and considering this was a from London, left Singapore on the holiday, he could not agree to prejudice afternoon of 16th Feb., and may be the prisoner by giving too short a time to
pected hors on about Monday, 22nd Feb. The C. M. Co.'s str. Oolong, from Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the
prepare. a defence, and he therefore fixed
Wednesday as the day for hearing the case.
26th Jas, and may be considered dun The Attorney General said he would like it- at Singapore on or about the 13th For, to be known that this was not only a por- The R&O... Gandia left Bombay for sonal matter; he was quite willing to go
this port on the 7th Fub, y
The N. G. 1. Latimbro left Bombay or on with the age. It was. ¤ question the 8th Feb, and may be expected which concerned the witnesses for the pro- here on or about the 28th Feb.
The E. & A. s. s. Co, a str. Menmitir; from secution who would be kept hanging about, Sydney &c., left Purt Darwin on the and that was eas of the reasons the Chi- 12th Feb. for this port
nese did not wish to be called en witnesses.. The N. P. s. s. Tecond left Tacoma on the Another case, in which Mr Francis and Mr
30th Jan, for this port via Japan.
The NP, . . Victoria left Tacoms on Bobinson appeared was agreed to be taken
the 6th February for this port via usual ports of call.
Latest Advices.. Tho F. M. s. City of Rio de Janeiro, with mails &e., left Shanghai for this port on Wednesday, the 17th Feb., at
~10 a.m.
The N. P. s. s. Olympia arrived at Taconia
on the 16th Feb. The silk ox N. P. 8. 8. "Pelican scrived in
New York on the 15th Feb. The C. BE. Co.'s B. s. Ounfa, from Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Conal on the 17th Fea, and may be considered due Fat Bingapore on or about the 8th
Feb.
exVOLUNTEERE, and those who are not vole
teers but ought to be, should read the extract on Volunteering on page five. The Post Office and Money Order Of will be closed at noon to-morrow, the 1 inst The Night Box will be kept oper.
The Water und is proved by repeated Analyson to be Absolutely Fore.
For COAST POSTS, Wakere are packed and Trenz will be a Pisk-up cricket match
on Monday. The Sessions were then ad- journed, and the jurors trooped out, happy to escape service on race day.
PATENT MUSIC boxes, Violins (fine models), Mandolines, and Strings of all kinds, Robinson & Co.
SPECIAL mention made in the Nicht- Wichi of the need for holp existing at this time in India, through the famizie, and a reminder is given of foreign help received in Japan beat year as a stimulus to Japan- Fess subscribers now.
ERE Jong a co-operative scheme between the Nippon Marine Insurance Company, and Tokyo Marine Insurance Company, the the Nippon Land and Marine Insurance Company is likely to be brought into effect. Joint risks would then be taken by the three bedies. Hiago News
It is alleged (says the Hiogo News) that three foreigners from the Chinese Im perial Customs have been nominated by Slr Robert Hart, at the request of the Corenn
Loo Sok, British str., 1,023, Jaz. B. Frat Shangbai or Japais contract mails up to a quer placed an board ship at Hongkong prices, Lop Saturday, commencing at 11 am. Liste Government, te talis charge of the Castoma
The Steamship
Hong Leong, British steamer, 1.171, A. Silh Captain Rowley, will be Fripp. Fenang and Singapore Feb. 8, despatched as above TO-General-300 TECK SING. MORROW, the 19th Instant, at Noob, lastoad of as previously advertised. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & 00.,
Agents. Hongkong, February 18, 1807.
SHELL LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR MARSEILLES.
ter of an hour before; for mails for Europe,
eo, B.ngkuk Feb. 6, and K-k-si-cheng America, and Canada, do, ep to as hear bond the full amount allowed for Packages may be signed in the Cricket Pavilion and fore; for Ludan, Nottbara Pacific, and Torres and Empties when received in gonð árder.
in the Hougkong Cab. 10, General,-BUTTERFIELD & SWIBE.
Braemar, British steamer, 2,316, E.Straits mail, up to half an hour before. Portar, Tacoma via Yokohams Jan. 1, and
LOOLL DELSTERI85-Separate Boxes have Shanghai Feb. 14, General-DoDWELL, bem provided for posting "Correspondeurs for 300 CALLS & Co.
the Town, Kowtown and the Peak, The Boxes are under the Window. at the Eset end of the Verandah facing Queen's Bond.
The Cola Steamship
Bullmouth, Captain Davis, will be mandadespatched as above ou MONDAY, the 22nd instant.."
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & O.,
Agents. Hongkong. February 18, 1896.
853
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T3 PUBLISHED to ruit the Departure of auch Exora and FRENO MAIL Steamer for Europe. It contains apocial Commercial intelligence, special tables of Shipping and other information. The various Reporte of Courts and Meetings,(Culing at PORT DARWIN & QUEEN.
and all other news, are given in fall ar thay appear in the Daily lacus.
The Overland Ohip oil, by the con venience of its form and the accuracy and
faluces of its reports, has long been popular with residents who wish to send home a weekly budget of the news of Hougkong
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
SLAND PORTS and taking through Varga to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, 20.)
The Steamship
Airlid, Captain Tan, will be despatched for the above
and the Far East. Circulating, as it doa, Porin on SATURDAY, the 27th Instant, Among nearly all the cld China hands This well-known Bloomer is specially Acted
DEPARTURES. February 18- Triumph, for Eolhow, Bailon, for Swatow. Sakura Maru, for Moji and Honolulu.
OLEARED, Chingtu, for Part Darvin, do Sikh, for Shanghai, Ningehow, for shanghai. Formosa, for Saator,
PASSENGERS,
AVANHIVED.
Per 8, from Singapore, 180 Uhinese..
Letters, parcels, o., for Bowlcon Point-and Stamora iz Hartoar may be posted in the General Port Office up to 11.80 m. ad 9.80 p.m. Letters from Kowloon Foint may be posted in the Letter Box which has been placed in the Police Compeand-outside the Charge-Room-ap to 12 and fo'clock, and in the Pillar Box at the Wharf. Looal Rates will be charged. To vaid rabbory, kenders of letters from Kowloon ar quested. Lo caxool their stamps by writing the wird eramped saröse them. Čovans containing Bank Notes, B., should be registered, No Smday delivery
Sonampo, and are now in Seoul awalling. at the newly opened ports Moppo and final arrangements.:
↑ Ir is stated (mys the Hiogo Nzus) that the THERE are wad to be 15,000 bales of tattons Counterfoil Orlor. Books aupplied on age 0.5. seems to prefer buying out the yarn in Osaka ready for export, and the holders expect to make very advantageone plication,
Our Registered Totographio Address in DISPENSARY, HONGKONG,
And all signed mornages addreamed thus will receita prompt attention.
Letters, &., for the Peak will be delivered by PURE the 12 and 3.30 o'clock. trams only, Cogres» pondence and Parcele for the Peak my be posted
in the Gemural. Post Office up to 11.80 autor 3
Per Ningchow, from Singapore, 1pm. or in the letter boxes in the care til ime Japanore.
Per Hailsong, from Tamani, &c., 36 Chi.
деца.
Per Hong Leong, from Singapore, 418 Chinese
Per Loo Sok, from Bangkok, Capt. X. K Fair, Dr G. E. Morrison, and & Oh ness. DEPARTE
Per Sakura Mary for Moji, 5-Chlumsā.
TO DEFARE,
Per Chingtu, for Port Darwin, 1 Euro
and 10 Dhinets.
at Homs and also among residents at the for Passangers, and bas a Refrigerating Treaty Ports sad in the interior, it offers Chamber, which ensures a plentiful apply special advantages to advertisers,
The Overland, Jhana Mail wüi ba regularly peated from the China Mail Offee to sub, scribers, or their addresses being forwarded to the Orbee
of Fresh Frovisions, Ice, do, throughout, pean
Per Annum,
Quarter,
SUNROKIPTION #
81300, postage, - #1.50
0,30 Singla Cog, Thine Mal Calce, Hongkong.
9.80
the voyage This Steamer is finalled throughout with the Eleotris Light.
A Stewardess and duly qualified for geon are carried,
For Fraight of Pawago, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & OC
Hongkang, Forreory 18, 1897,
SHIPPING REPORTE
of departure. With regard to letters from the Peak, Pillar boxes has been placed at diagazine Gap, Victoria Gap, Mount Kellett, Mount Gengh, and Plantation Bond, which will be cleared at 11.80 and 4 pm.
Hongtong Register.
ip.m
Baromotor Temperature Humidity: Direction of
Wind
BOJI 80.27
80.15:
.DA
50 BB
73
78
The British steamer Sikh reporta 1-Er- fares
Festhes perisnoad moderate" "N,Elly · gale, from Bingapura to arrival
The British steamer ingthew reporta 1. Kphbogie ||First part, strong X. E. gale and hsary Sin:| Deedsprå
lutter pårt, freak, bryezo and aquaily with
特画
1
26. Extej Piran d eristank
The following to a List of Waters always kept ready in Stock :--- AERATED WATER SODA WATED
LEMONADE
POTASH WATER
SELTZER WATER
LITHIA WATER
BARSAPARILLA WATER
TONIO WATER
GINGER ALE
GINGERADE:
No Credit giron for Bottles that look.
Douglas line of steamers between China
terms in consequence of the great bas
and Formosa than to enter into a competi- passion of business in Bombay The M
B. E. bae already made considerable ships Taunts.Hicg Mesos.
tion the outcome of which is, to say the losest, doubtful,
The following is the Singapore programmə for the celebration of the Queen's Dia mond Reign-
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25RI 5.80 a.m.-Day to be haugurated with ringing of hella and beating of dism
ORDER for men (says a Japan paper) are being necessarily sent to Shanghai and to Europe, many publio works in Japani be ing now at a standstill through the inability of the boue makers to supply the demand, onga, Co. even at the enhanced prices to which theye Sanior Daval Officer in the traits of 6a.m.--Royal minte from the vessel of
have forced the article up. Hero is a Malacca. chance for Green Leland cement 1
VERKIA, KY, THE Dovas —At Kidson Lakin, Tamarind, HI.G.M.8. Prinzess Wilhelm, Clara, Biangnan, Taich, Kachi date Mari
Comopolitan-Nanchang,
Also Cablu sada manges
dirty or greasy, or that eppes to s
to have been, toad for the climate.
used for any other purpose than that of
PREZA VERY UBBztiful work
containing Aarsted Water, so sooh Butties vory, now on view
o Reyer mod again by us.
presented to the
LA SWANSON & CO. LIMITED qui
THE HONGKONG
0.30 am-Parade of troops on the fa planade, including Royal Navy and SAV.
Refreshments for troops, &e.
8 a.m.—Thanksgiving service at all places. of worship and Sports on the Eeplanado, Afternoon Premantation of addresses
to the Governor at the Town Hall from the
M.Si, Spar various races la this Colony, after perforat
Ance by the choir of the
o of the Corobation Ahem, the evil Dress meeting of the Lig
4pm Full Hva Goumalyte, send a conrmfullstore dresa to Esitetty the Quinto
Live me – Budire and fireworke
rout at the
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