1897-04-27 — Page 2

To-day's Advertisements.

THE FIRST EXHIBITION OF THE

CINEMATOGRAPH'

18

POSTPONED

until TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY)

Destination.

Vessels Advertised as Loading..

Pensely.

Australian Poris Chiogtu (s)..... Japan Ports................................ á boons (*). ....... Japan (6).. London.... London

Aden (8) ........ London,v.Ports of Call Mi zapore (e)........... Landon & Ports of Call Riojan Marts (6). London, v. Suez Cana. Modelnus (0) ..... Manila.

Agents,

THE CHINA MAIL.

Late of Leaving.

a

Butterfield & Swire... May 18, at 3 p., P. & O. 8. N. Co......Mey 7, at noon,

noon. P. & O. 8. N. Co... April, P. & O. 8. N. Co... About May 15. the 28th Instant, at 11 a.ri.

P. & O. S. N. Co...... May 8, at noon. (The delicate and intricate mechanical

Nippon Yusen Kaisle. May 1, at 4 p.m. Butterfield & Swire. May 2. arrangemoute combined with the laberste

Battorfeld & Swire... Bungkiang (8).....

1, at 2003. and most modern of electrical appliances of

May the machine requirasuch perfect adjustment Marseillas, v. Saig Buluziu (0)..... Mossageries Maritimes April 28, at noon. and manipulation, that Profesor Maco Nagasaki and Kabó....Oklagte (6).

Butterfield & Swire... April 30, at 10a.m. CHARVET, has decided to postpone his Open-S. Francisco, v. Japa Peru (8).

Pacific Mail S. 8. Oo.. May 1st noon, ing Exhibition, for ONE DAY).

8, Francisco,v. Jajar Coptic (6).... 9. Francisco, v. Kobe. Glenavon (B) Falle of Dea.. San Francisco:............................... Shanghai Hubs (8).. Shanghai.............. Rohil_(2). S'ha Kobé & Yhama Argyll (s)..

ST. ANDREW'S HALL, (UITY HALL).

TO-MORROW WEDNESDAY)!!

THE CINEMATOGRÅPH* | S'hai,N'ki‚Kh&Y'ma Saoda (1)..

(THE GREATEST MARTEL OF THE AGE)'are, H've, L'ond 'bg Horiba (r)-- Will be exhibited, under the personal S'pore, Prang & B'bey Lotingbro (8) anposision of Professo: MAURICE QHARVET, S'pore, Ponany & Ott Sustang (6).....

Stow, Amoy & Fchow laitan

at the following bura

11. 200 บ. v. 6.30 P.M. 9 T., and 10.15PM.

ADMISSION SL.CO.

CHILDBEN HALE-PRICK. Hongkong, April 27, 1897.

850

0. & OS, 8, Com Blay 11, daylight..

Pacifio Mall 8-8. OjApril/28, at 6 p.m. Shewan, Tomas & Do. Juick despatch. Butterfeld & bwire... April 19. at 2 p.30. P.&O. 8. N. Co,.... About My 1. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. About April 30. P. & O. S. N. Co,..... About

out April 29. & Co. May 4. Sjemexen Carlowing & Co... May 1, Jardine, Matheson&Co 4 pril 20. at p.m. Douglas Laprak & Co. April 29, at oon. Tacoma (Wash.), &c... Mount Lebanen (s)..... Dodwell, Carlil & Co. April 30, st non. Vancouver (3.0.), & Empress

of India (a)...Canadian Pte. Ca. April 28, na Victoria, & Vancouver. Hupub (6)............. Canadian Pie R. OG.. About April 20. Victoria (B.O.), &c... Munoutshire (8).... Showet, Tomes & Co. May 16. Seattle, Waebington, Sakura Maru (8) Nippon Yusen Kaisha. May 16, at noon. Wladivostock, v. S'hat Bagami Maru (8)... Nippan Yueen Kaisha, May 7, at 4 pm.

ILLUMINATION. To-day's Advertisements.

DIAMOND JUBILEE, 1897.

All Firms airing ILLUMINATION DEVICES in conaretion with the

JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS are requested to communicato AT ONCE!

with the

GAS COMPANY

so as to ensure completion of orders. ESTIMATES 4upplied FREE. Hongkong, April 27, 1897.

THE PEAK CHURCH,

Sil

THE Annual MEETING, to pass the THE

ACCOUNTS and vicct Committee for

the ensuing year, will be held in the LABLAKY of ST. PAUL's Cazzo, ou FRI- DAY, 30th Instant, at 4.30 p.m.

R. F. COBBOLD. Hongkong, April 27, 1897.

817

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Cc.'s Steamship

Hation,

Capinia Roca, will be der despatched for the above Porty on THURSDAY, the 29th Infant, at "Noon.

For Freight of Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.

Hongkong. April 27, 1897,

848

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR SUANGHAI,

The Cor's Stonmship

Jamun,

Captain FRAZIER, will be www despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 20th Instant, at 2 p.m.

For Freight or Parags, apply t

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

813

· Hongkong, April 27, 1897.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SINGAPORE, FENANG AND JALOUTTA.

The Co.'s Stearthly.

Suisang, Capt. GALswekny, will ne despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 30th Inatans, st4 p...

For Freight or Passage, apply to

A

JARDINE, MATKESON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong, April 27, 1897.

862

NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE

ITALIANA (FLORIS & RUBATINO UNITED COMPANIES).

GRAND

CONCERT

Vador the Pafranago and Presence of 1. E. Sie WILLIAM ROBINSON, R.C.M.., H. E. Maj. Gen. WILSONE BLACK, 0.1,

and

Commudere HOLLAND, AD C. Girut by Signer CATTANEO and PUPILE, on the 3rd May,

at the LUSITANO "CLUB,

in aid of St. Joseph's Church Organ Fund.

Orchestra of Mandalioca, Mandulas, Guitare, and Barijo.

Sereuleon Lady and Gentlemen Amateurs. Chorus of over Forty Lady and Gen- tlemen Amateurs.

PROGRAMME. PAUT I

1. A. Opening Chorus.

B. It was a Knight-Sopr. and Chorus: C'Tis the Horp in the Air-Mz. Sopr.

nrd Ühorus.

D. Augelua-Coro Religioso, from Mari

taun,' by Wallace.

Sepri

Mrs. STRINGER.

Ms. Sopr, Mrs MANGELL Chorus, Lady and Gentlemen Amateurs. 2. Barcarolle-Toujours dans ma gondole.

U. Acton. Orchestra of Mandolines, Mandolas, Gai. tars, and Banjo--Lady and Gentlemen Amateuri.

3.

Tenor Solo-Yee! let me like a Soldier

fall.' from Maritans

A. C. VAN NIERUP, E«q.

A

Wallace

4. Mandolins Solu-Noturno,...Ralla Rosa. MALVES.

5. Soprano Solo-Ballata, from Opera

Guatuny

..Cb. Gomez. Miss E. CARVALHO,

6. Serenade Ombre Notturne,... Mattini. Orchestra of Mandolines, Biandolas, fiut tars, and Banjo-Lady and Gentlemen Amateura.

FIVE MINUTES INTERVAL.

PART II.

1. Ave Maria for Basso and Chorus

Sig. Cattaneo,

J. KRALL, Esq., and Chorus of Lady and

Gentlemen Amateurs.

2. Trio-Spanish Sergade.......Ch. Actos. lat Mandoline, Miss LYSAUGHT, And Mandoline, Mias ALVES. Guitar, Miss -LYSAUGHT.

Gerald Lane.

8. Contraito Solo Life'a Lullaby,'..................

Mrs F. DUDWELL.

4. Mandola Solo Fontaisie Transcription,

from Wagner's Loboggain..........

Pietrupertess. Sig. G. BADOLO. 6. Duet for Tenor and Baritone, Ex celsior,...............Baite. AC VAN NIEROP, Eng, and OHIAS

GRAUE, „KŊ.

Orchestraf Mandolines, Mandoles, Guitato. 6. Baraviollo Beila Napul,....Boscovia

and Banjo-Lady and Gentlemen Smotcure.

Accompanists-J. Dapenberg, Esq., and Signor A. Cattaneo.

1+

Prica of Admission

82. Bekets may be had at Masera. W. RoBIN SON & Co. and the LUSITANG CLUB on and after FRIDAY, 90th April.

Concert comminges at 9.15 p.m. Hongkong, April 27, 1897.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS. April 27

Teenka, Eritish stouter, 3,016, G. W. Long, Liverpool and Singapore April 23, General. HOLLIDAY, WER &

Salazie. Frosch steamer, 2,089. Paul, Shanghai April 24, Mails and General. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

N.

Hupeh, British steamer, 1.200, Quail, noito April 23, Sugir.-BUITEKFIELD &

POST OFFICE NOTICER. MAILS will close:-

For KOBE, YOKOHAMA & BAN

FRANCISCO.-

Fer leave, at 6pm., on Wednesday,

the 28th April.

For HOW & PAKHOI,-

BIRTH.

At Pipgtu, Shantung, on April 7, the Wife of Wi H. SA, of a Son (W. PETTIN).

MARRIAGE.

At the Cumbrae Hotel, Millport, on the 19th March, JAMES MACDONALD, SOUT.,, engineer, late Douglas S. S. Co., Lu, to Per Triump, at 5 p.m., on Wednesday, JANE WATSON, widow of Archibald McAl

lister, inerchant. the 27th April."

DEATH. At Ping, Shantung, April 12, WIL LLAM PETTIS, infant Son of Rev. and Mrs WILLIAM H. Seana,

For SWATOW & BANGKOK.--

Par F. C. Hizo, at 9 a.., on Thurslar,

the 20th April.

MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACKro Rin The publication of this isnte commencea

WAY Co,' PACKET.---

at 6,50 p.m.

The Canadian Pacitu Mail Packot Empresm

of India will be despatched on WED- NESDAY, the 28th April, with Mails for Shanghai, Japan, United States. Canada, which will be cloud an follows: 10.00 A.M. Registry coasca. 10.45. Post-Ofoe oloses, but Cortes

pondonos may be posted on hoard the Packet, with the Late Fee of 10 cents extra Portage, until the time of dopaz

tura.

MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. ---- The French Contract Packet Salazie wil be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 28th Aprd, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places be yond, via Marseilles; to Saigon, Straite Settlementa, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, Madras, the Australasian Colonies, Adeo, Nall and the Cups, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar:

The usual hours will be observed in closing

tho Malie, &c.

يب

BOURN OF CLOSING THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAULB

Wingsang, Britiah steamer, 1,517, T. H.

When the Pachets leave at Noon. Sellar, Shanghai April 23, and Switow 26,

The following hours will be observed in General-JABBINE, MATHESON & Co.

Letimbro, Italian str. 1,401, G. Belsito, closing the Mails for Europe, &o, by the Bensbay April 9. and Singapore 20, Gen-English and Frouch Fackets, when they oral,CARLOWITZ & Co,

save at Noor The Money Order Olice, Јарец

British atuamur, 2,793, T. Leigh, will be closed at 5 the day before.

8.00.

-Posting of Prices Currant and Shanghai April 24, General.-P. & O. S.

Circulars conKOS, Co.

(Prices Current and Circulars may however be posted up to 10 o'alock if they are tied in bundles, country by country, with the addresses all

10.00 ..--Registry conses. 10.30 AM.-Pcating of

Books, and Patterns ceasED. 11.00 AM.Mail closes,

LATE LETTERS may he posted (from 11.10A.M.) unth 10 cents late fee up to 11.30 A.M., after which hourthey may be sent on Board with the same Late

SWILE.

Bylia, German birque, 333, F. Mandels- dorff, Taimo April 23, Ballast-SANDER & Co.

faches, British str,, 990, F. W. Groves, Bangkok April 21, Rice,-YOEN FAT LONG.

DEPARTURES.

April 27 :-

Zafiro, for Amoy. Carrier Duvs. for Port Townsend, Ching Peng, for Chofos. Hailus, for Boihow. Deucalion, for Kudat. Bayers, for Europe, &.

lailuony, for Swatow. Ly emoon, for Shanghai. Ulysses, for Shangbai. Wiagsang. for Canton.

CLEARED. Triumph, for Hoihow. Charon Wattana, for Shanghai Loyal, for Obalyo.

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

For Tecakzi, from Singapore, Mr and Miss Hewet, god 300 Chiness.

Per Safari, for Hongkong: from Kobe, Mears Ebrahim and Wing Lee Cho; from Shanghai, Capt. Cunningham, and Ohi

Tese,

From Yokohama for Saigon, Mr Joanno, and Me Verrons; for Singapore.

Fa

one way).

Newspapers,

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.

Shipping.

Noon. French Mail Steamer leaves for

Parts of Call and Europe. Nosu.Empres of India leaves for Vancouver (B.C.), via Yokohama, & 6 p.m.-Glenaton leaves for San Felsco.

Meeting. $p.un-Mesting of Members of The Bobgkeng Geral Chamber of Cam- merce, at the Roome of Chamber.

I

The China Mail.

MONAKOXO, TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1887.

view of the varied and conflicting opinions held by residents as to the best mody of commemorating the Queen's Re- cord Reign, it is a relief to find that ap aticst unanimous decision has at last been reached. There can be no question that, whaxver may be the pros, and cons, of the various schemes proposed, that of making

road round this laland commands great support; and this fact may be, partially accounted for when we remember that many residents tubscribed ten years ago for a read, upon the occasion when the Queen's status was made. The proposal

TUKADAY, APRIt 27, 1807.

The Spanish cruiser Isla de Luson has been docked at Singapore,

LOCAL AND GENERAL, STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL. (SUPPLIED THROUGH REUTER.)

*** A DETAILED account of the Golf Cham OUTWARD BOUND:-Tuishun, March 5th;

Takav, 13th Famaguchi Maru, 16th i pionship and interesting mens from the Thyra, 10th Poseidon, Eskdale, North will be found on the fifta page... lochy, Melbridge, Wths Gerda, Oceana, April

Guden, Cumann- Gengule,

2nd

tealth, Hakato Mart, eth; Occa The China Garetle says Mr John Russell nion, Derdogne, Fujican, Hyon, 9th Young, to editor of the New York Herald, Oopack, Prins Heinrich, Methven Castle, has been offered the post of American 13th Borneo, Gienes, Hector, Glenfarg,

Oldenburg, Natal, Afridi, Benconich, Minister to Peking, and it is thought Koly Thekla, 20th; Renurtney, Radnorshire,ho will accept it. Cloucester, 23rd.

HOMEWARD BOUND:Beriomand, March

28th; Glenogle, 30th Emeryta, Fra. On Saturday's shoot at Stonecutter's Island metheua, April 6th ; Canton, Kriemhild, ¦ in the competition instituted by the Naval Balmoral, Diomed, 9th; Ningchou, Yard Rifle Club for a Cop to be won thres 13th; Jaws, Strathleven, 20th; ester men to become the possession of the soul- Sachsen, 23x1,

Mais.

The O. &0. 8. s. Coptic, with the AMEET- CAN MAIL of the 1st April, left Yokohama on Wednesday, the Flat April, at 8 s.m., and may be expected here on or about Wednesday, the 28th

The

April

M. Co.'n City of Rio de Janeiro, with mails &o,, left San Francisco for this port vin Honolulu, Yokohams, Inlan Sca, Kobe,

and

petitor Mr Abbas won the competition without him handicap pointa,

HMS. Daphne goes out on Saturday, the 1st May, for a week's ordre. She will then be docked here, refit, and make good de foots, and will meet likely leave hers for Swatow, Aincy, Nagasaki, and the Behring Sea, where ata will be on patrul duty throughout the summer. Bho will sail from Hongkong about the 7th June. The Battler goes out to-morrow for steam trials.

Shanghii, on the 10 The Imp. Ger, Mail s. a. Print Hawrich,

Garying the GERMAN Mails with date from Borlin of the 5th April, løft Colombe on the afternoon of Friday, the 25th April, and may be exposted Tas Captain of the Italian staamar Letire here on or about Wednesday, the 5tlibre, which arrived to-day, reports that on

May.'

"Steamers Expected.

April,, and is due on or about the 28th April. The R. L. s. 8. Dorothea Rickmers, from

Middlesbro and Hamburg, left Sin- gaporo on the 23rd April, and may be Considered due at this port on or about the 29th April.

to eriet a Hospital for Women and Chil-The s. s. Argyll left Singapore on the 22nd dren and for the Training of Nurses ap- pears to meet the desires of those who are bent upon following the oxample of Her Most Gracious Majesty in her efforts to allovinte, suffering in every form. Hence the general satisfaction felt over the decision now arrived at,-ro dovute the funds to those two schemes. As we have frequently said, nearly all of the proposals made were practically matters which came within the province of the Government. Perhaps not one of these could have been completely carried out without the aid of

the Government, no that a joint arrange went was necessary in order to make any permanent momorial a success.

This being

so, it is a fair question whether the amend ment proposal at yesterday's eating would not have been better left out. However, the community roay, we think, rest assured klist the momoriala "proposed will at least be fairly set aging, and that, when com pleted, will be maintained by the Govern rent in a manner that will do credit to the community and the Crown. There are times when ona may fairly trust the assur anco of the Executive, and this is one of them. The only point which seems to us to be open to improvement in connection.

the 20tk inst, st 8 a.m, whilst steaming to the S. E of the Bombay Reef (Paracels. shoal), he sighted on the N. W. quarter, columns of amoke, sad s black bull. Thinking that some steamer had caught fire, he steered for the vessel, and as ho got within two miles from the smoke, he found a three-sted steamer, with black

The N. P. str. Bracar has rivid fuel, stranded on the S. E. of the Bom- at Yokohama, and sailed on the 24th boy Reef. The smoke originated some April for this port via usual ports of call.

The where befcrs the foremnet, The Letimbro

The P. & G. Co.'s.. Sunda left Singapore hoisted the national flag and the code for this port on the 24th April, at signals Do you want any help!' ..... On the

a.in.

The s... Arration Apcar from Cal. 8. W. of the otcamer, not far away, uloven cutta, left Singapore for this port on Chinces janke were at anchor, and one the afternoon of the 24th April. The C. M. 5. 6. #yarn, fra Newport, sailing towards the S. W. The Latimbra and Liverpool, passed the waited wane time, but receiving no uhawer, on the 9th April, and maybe and judging the seser might have been.

The

ed due at Singapore on of grounded for a long timo, and that theso

about the 20th April

The E. & A. a. s. Alie, from Sydney,

Joft Fort Darwin on the 23rd April for Hongkong via Timor.

Afnmouthshire loft Victoria for port on the 7th April

Latest Advices, The P. & D. Co.'a

were boats engaged for salvage purposes, the Captain resumed his course, and made for Hongkong. It is probable that the | atinnded vessel was the Himeji Maru sbon, doned several months ago as a total wreck.

8. Hohilla with the ENGLISH MAIL of April 2, left Sings Last night, Professor Charvet gave a pre- porn on Monday, the 28th Aprilliqinary exhibition of the latest invention 2 p... sad say be expected here on

ur about Sunday, the 2nd May This in plantasmagoria in St. Andrew's Hall" Packet brings replies to letters des to a select party of press representatives pached From Hongkong on 25th Feb,

and other gentlemen. · An examination of

CREVALIER du Konteki is visiting Saigon

with the cost, is this, the throatened loop- THE Governor of Ceylon has placed Queen's bele for extra taxation. Why should the House at the disposal of the King of Siam present residents he called upon to incur during his stay in Colombo, so largo an expenditure as will be necessS7

for completing a road round the Island, if Iss Yellow River, China's Sorrow, he

Mr Staley, and M a Bagnall and child A. S. WATSON & Co. the money eln be mised by means of a again overdowed, but details are wanting

for Batavia, Mr Persy d'Augier; for Co lombo, Mr Norcakairaer; for Marsoilles, Mrs Brunett and mid, besas Nighi, and Ikeda From Kobe for Marscilice Messrs Suara and Kaivase. From Shang hai: for Baigon, Mr Bilbiane; for Mar- seilles, Mesare O. C. Williams, Cardi, J. Clarke, au Lou's, Mrs Leemant-Dumon. tier, Mrs Charpentier, and Mra d'Abnort.

Per Wingsang, from Shanghai, 8 Euro- pona and 30 Cams80.

Per Japan, from Kobo; for Hongkong, Mr Bevington. From Shanghai: for Lon doa, Mr and Mrs Ardold and 2 children, Mr Adam, Mrs Dickson, child and amab, Mr and Mrs Woode, 2 children and avah, Mina Granton, Mira Mayne and amah, Miss

children. Forbes, Me Bristow, Mrs O'Shes and 2 Per Letimbre, from Bomby, da, 54 Obi-

DAPARTED.

"Nexo,

LIMITED,

EST &BLISHED A.D, 1841,

WINES

AND

Jon? These schemes the new road and of the damage it has wrought.

hospital are clearly extraordinary public

THE annual meeting in connection with the works, to be initiated by the community Peak Church will be held in the Library of and started with a view to express the St. Paul's Collage on Friday next, the 30th loyalty of Hongkong residents to cr

Queen. Why, then, ahould the Seereinst., at 4.30 p.m.

the cinematograph shows that, like a great many other inventions which have at first been a source of marvel, the mechaniam af the Cinematograph is of the simplest des. cription. A long strip of photographic film, containing vary minute photographs,

is wound from one cylinder to the other,

the photographs passing the lenses, at the

rate of fifty per second. The photo- graphs are projected on a screen by very paworful electzio lamp, The rapility with which the pictures are passeİ on the soreen given the inprenon of a life- like picture, every motion being clanuly"

tury of Stats compare these with the Light On the 13th inst., hail fell for a quarter of pourtrayed, Amongst the pintures shown Dues question, and refer to the despatch an hour at Wuchang, on the Yangtis. The last night was a march of French cavalry dasling with the means of raising ordinary hailstones were round sad flat like thick over a bridge. The troop moved over the revenue? This is, perhaps, the one thing buttons, and tasured from half to three-bringe and passes away out of sight in a in the Governor's letter which produces quarters of an inch in diameter. slight jar upon the feelings of those cou. camed. The Colony of Hougkong has for POLLARD's Lilliputia Opera Company, ALL theso are selected by our London | many years past paid more perhaps than which is expected in Hongkong on, Salus the homes drawing the royal equipage, bes

A

SPIRITS.

very realistic UMDBst, overy movement be ing bows with marvellous effect. The Czar's entrando into Paris was alux chown,

Honga, bought direct at first hand, import- ita share of obligations for Colonial and day next, has been playing nightly to crowsing shown at a slight contor. A'largo num-- ed in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus Homa needs. Although this is not quite ded houses at Singapore whare the Press ber of other interesting sights were shown. For Bayern, freta Yokohama: for Singa-asing all intermediate profita, and enabling the most fiting time for raising the ques speaks highly of the excellence of the The exhibition opened to day, and partiet. pore, Messe A. Poundall and J. Brown;

tion, it is one which is unfortunately raised youthful performers.

for Genos, Blr 5. Halteri: for Southam as to apply the best growths at Mopare ton, Dr and Mrs Todd and children; for London, Miss Aous Sederland; for Au- PRICES. twerp, Bir . Pedley, Miss Awacki, Mr Dunlop sad family for Eremen, Br M. Esaki, Mr K

648 for London, Mr. Wargon and family; for PRICE LISTS, with Full Dofoils, to

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, HONGKONG-VLADIVOSTOCK LINE.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG & BOMBAY, Having connection with Company's Mail Steamera to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, LEGHORN, and GENO ulo VENICE, TRIESTE, ail MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVAN TINE and 'SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS, ap to Co. Taking Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN GULF

and BAGDAD; alao BARCELONA, VA- LENZA, ALICANTE, ALMERIA and VIA MALAGA.

The Steamship

Lelimbro, Captala BELSITO, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 1st May, at Noon.

At Bomber the Steamers are discharging

in VICTORIA DOVE,

For further Factioulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, April 97, 1807.

THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

814

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND SINGAPORE

THE Company's Steamship Tenkai, Thaving raised from the above Porta, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods ors being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HUNGEỤNG & KOWLOOS WHARF & GODOWN Oc., Kowloon, wkence delivery may be obtained,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims ruust be sent in to the Office of the Undersigned beicra Noon on the 4th May

or they will not be recognized.

All brokom, ghated, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowne, where they

MONTHLY SERVICE.

FOR YLADIVOSTOCK,

SHANGHAI, CHEFUO, CHEMUL PO, NAGASAKL, FUSAN AND

GENSAN.

"The Co.'s fiteamship

Sajama Maru, Captain N. Oro, wie STONE despatched as shove FRIDAY, the 7th May, at 4 p.m

This Steamer is fitted with execilot Accommodation for First and Becond class Passengers.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

Hongkong, April 37, 1897-

THE OREGON RAILWAY AND NAVIGATION COMPANY'S PACIFIC STEAMSHIP ČINE.

CHINA AND JAPAN.

846

PROPOSED SADASOS FROM HONGKONG, 1897.

(SUBJECT TO ALTERATION.)

Monmouthshire || Saturday..... | 16th May: TAXING PASSE GEES AND CARGO FOR UNITED STATED AND CANADA af THROUGH RATES.

The Steamship

Monmouthshire will be despatched houde for VICTORIA, B.C., and PORTLAND, OREGON, via KOBE and YOKOHAMA, on SATURDAY, the 15th May.

will be examined on TVIRDAY, the 4th the Steamer to the cars of the Gex

May, at 3 p.m.

No Fire Insurance has been affented, and azy Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 4th May will be subject to reat.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, April 87, 1907,

$45

Consular Invotes of Goods for Tatted States Pointe should be ic QUADRUPLICATE and one Cupy must be sent forward by

FREIGHT AGENT, Oregon Railway and Navigation Co., Portland, Oregon. Freight, apply to

For further information as to Pasage and

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents.

840 Hoogkong, April 17, 1807,

Bremen, Mira Nickel and child. From

bad on Application.

?

be

in a sonewhat ill-timed manner by the

Secretary of State. Had the community Tax critic of the Shanghai Mercury objects

lare of the boum of exhibition will be scon in our advertisement columns.

of this Colony been informed that the to the inclusion of The Holy City in the Is the hearing of the motion for leave to money required for the propped new road Hadson's Surprise Party programno ba appeal in the case Sunder Singh c. Chuk

could exily be obtained by means of a loan grossly ineverent, Shanghai mano e San Bog), the Supreme Cot delivered

that is, by the most sensible modo, considurting very sensitive, nowadays. Miss May the metaphors in the judgment

ing the public nature of the work-the So- Habgood makes an appropriate reply in the by Mr Justice Smith on April 15, wwe sub- dretary of State would have not only avoided following issue of our enterprising on ject of much comment. The following pas giving us a nasty reminder, but he would temporary. have thus encouraged Hongkong loyalty, and

sage in the judgment contains the passe silnded to The narrative of the plaintiff

and his witnesses constitutes a well-devised

anterially assisted in the commemoration of Tan villagers in the Province of Shantung. the Queen's Record Reign in this Colony. are apprehensive of further Russian ag

appears

difficult to detect a flaw. So far SHERRY.-Excellent Dinner and After it is possible that mistakes like this can begression, and are looking forward to the of complicated detail in which it repaired; but it cannot be questioned it annexation of the Province by the Musas could be forsson, a uniform pattern was Dioner Wines of very superior Vin-would be better were they never made, covite Government. The descent upon obtained But the foresight of eren crafty Next to the fooling of rulici felt by the com- Cores and Manchuria and the progress of Indians and unscrupulous solicitors clerka CLARET.-Der Clarets, including the munity at the decision as to the form of Russian Governmental bulldings on Fer has a horizon and I think that the horizon

loveat Priest, aro guaranteed to bothe the Jubileo celebration comes that of plea-gusson's foreshore at Chefoo are the causes

sure over the expressions of fesling made assigned for Chinese apprehensiUM, gemaine product of the juice of the by our European, non-British fellow-Colo

Lagus. All are true Xores Wines.

Nagasaki: for London, Mr D. Crowe, PORT afer removal should be rested a Mastor W Crows, Mise

Mise W. E. Stone; for Bromen, Mr Gang. From Shanghai: for

meath before 80 When required Singapore, Mire W. Gehring, and

Euro. pean for Genoa, Mr Duyster, Miss G. for drinking at once it should be order Parodi, Mr Oh, Geddes, Mrs Ritter and famils, Blemre Such and B. Stabiberg; for od to be decanted at the DISPENSARY Southampton, Miss Bishop, Meeste Dickin

before being sent out. son, E. G. Tadd, Weigert, Ca. Penning for Thoa Sexton, and Alex McAlister

London, Bir J. Willis Mis Skold and 6 children, and Miss Lindgreen; for Bre- men/Hamburg, Mrs L. Molla; for Antwerp, Mr. Darachsin. From Hongkong: for Blaney, and W. Robinson, and 10 Chinese Singapore, Mesara R. Gagman, Morris. T. for Colombo, Mrs and Miss Stir son, and G Chinese; for Gerion, Meters W. Hughes, E. Mander, J. F. Dowling, D. Olark, J. Tassbager, G. Knoblock, Air and Men Stolierfoht, Me and Mrs Heemskerk; for Southampton, Mesars W. Drummond, 0, H. Qals, and L. Gibts, Master Sidney and Mrs G. Martlow, Capt. and Hire Davis and child. Mr G W. Watling, M. and Mr Young, Mrs Dunnin and child, Mr and Mrs Voskamp and children. From Canton : for Geoos, Mr and Mrs F. Schurch and child; for Brothen, Mr and Mrs A. Ilad. From Swatow: for Genoa, Mr U. Tebern. From Amoy for Southampton, Mr W. Walace.

ä.

SHIPPING KEFORTS. The French steamer Salazie reports: N.E. winde, Ane..

The British steamor Wingsang reports: From Shanghai to Ooksen, ligur N'ly winda and thick hazy weather; from thence strong 8.W, winds, and overvact to Swatow. From Swatow, light Ely winds and lino weather.

POST OFFICE NOTICES, MAILS will closes— :

For AMOY, SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI

KODE & YOKORAMA —

grapo and are not artificially ando piste. Hongkong has never been anything or Band of the West Yorkshire Regis from raisins, and currents, as is genor- but cosmopolitan, and that feature is one ment will play the following selection of ally the case with Cheap Wines,

BRANDY -All our Brandy is guaranteed

of the loading facts of its history, The music, to-morrow evening, at the Ocon letters addressed to the Committee, in Moes which the heartiest sympathy of the Gor- 1. Overtur

to be pure Coonac, the difference in mau, Portuguess, and American communi

Selection

Water Atado

-Walt

ties is conveyed, will, therefore commend price, boing merely & queation of age themselves to the admiration of all British--Selections: and vintage.

ory. Doubtless ostr Chinese fallow-citízans WHISKEY. All one Whiskey in of ex-will not be behindhand in their loyalty,

Manfello

The Vivandiere Imeldental Musio (

Henry IU

Hochzettered ou *Bame of Juliette/ God inveơ tha Cinvenu Wm. Gov. Bendey, A 10.15)

collent quality and of grester age than and we can fairly count upon their efforts Tas Wushang correspondent of Lost brands in the market, Theo make the coming commemoration a

Sovich Wimax marked E'ia poi versally popular, and is pronounced by the best loual connoisseura to be superior to any other brand in the Bongkong market,

We only guarantee our Wixss and Per Telzi, at 9.30 am, on Wednesday, SPIs to be genuine when bought direct

the 28th April.. For HOIHOW & HAIPHONG, -

from us in the Colony or from our au Per Hungkang, at 10.30 m., on Wad-Aceiand Agents at the Coast Ports.

a. 28th April. neay, the.2 For YOKOHAMA

Por Fulean, at 10.30 am., on Wednes A. S. WATSON & Co. LAMITED.

day, tha 8th

April For SHANGHAL-

Per Burian, at L80p.m., on Wednesday,

**** the 28th Agelle

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Bangkong, April 26, 2007,

thorough success,

Daily News reports the dest

aarvants in Hunan of Mr Wo man who rectly entered. Chi W. ROBBox & Co., Piano and Musical Two of his servants, it is Instrument specialists and experts. Work hilled by Humanose, and fears shops and artery, Daddell St.; Showtained for Mr Woll's safety. Roma, Queen's Road Central

is now stated definitely, was taking THA prematuto establishment of the Im city at dusk in a chair, and was perial Post has been very disastrous for an hour later in the sanno, way, Chungking, as the Chinese letter hongs are

Füre

evidently revenging themselves on the Ces for the most part being ignorat,

toma fo

for theirinterference. A correspondent intrusion of the foreigner,

at Chungking who had always, up to the

15th of January, received his Dady News VEEL AT E-Docs:—Ah Kotele regularly, has batweon that date and the 11th of April, the date of his letter, onls Kaipan, Urauma, Strathallan, Lowok

Comapolian-China received papers. The Custom now

Berden. -- Oland). ledge, he says, that two up maile are mis

and our correspondent con-

by gearing. How many letters and 30 Naw Paros fuss

aludes by

pargels kite bean loy ng wall it

The

in this case has been too limited. sunce of that piece of blue paper was not gufficiently skiliplly arranged for that ison of blue paper is the cloud no salier than a man's band which has formed into

amin blood and obliterated with its de- olms of the music. Mr Francis that he under the in-

Thoxal

bo washed

stice Faith referred; "bur only plenty