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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

HONGKONG.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

No. 20 or 1897,

R. LEONG KEE FIRM carrying on Вивішева в Moogkok, Kowloon,

60, a Ship Builders.

TBH of the above mentioned F18M in THE Pablic Examination of FUNG UN fixed for THURSDAY, the 9th day of Desember Instant, at the Supreme Court, At 11 a.m.

No. 21 or 1897.

R. LI SUN, lately carrying on Rasivess at 9, Holywood Road, Victoria, Hongkong, Contractor.

HE Public Examination of Li SUN, Tube Damed Debtor, is fized for THURSDAY, the 9th day of December Instant, at the Sapreme Court, at 11 a..

Dated this 4th day of December, 1897. BRUCE SHEPHERD,

Official Receiver.

2389

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 77 (STEIAE).

CHINA

SEA.

FOOCHOW DISTRICT.

KELLY & WALSH, LTD.

*

BEG

TO

ANNOUNCE THAT THEIR

GRAND DISPLAY

121

Destination

THE CHINA MAIL.

Vessels Advertised as Loading.

Vessela,

Australian Porto............... Tainan (1)........................... Australian PorTukio Maru (0) Brumen & Ports ofÜa: ¡Bayern (1) .............. Japan Porta Verona (8). Kubé and Yokohami. Yamaguchi Maru (s)... Kenpo Maju (6).......

Toyo Mara (3)

Lundou

union & Porta of C. Mirza, oru (a).. Loudun, v. Suez Can Ulysses (s). London, Suaz Okus Pyrrhus (8)..

Furmosa (B).. Loudon'

CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES.......... Canton (3).....

WILL COMMENCE

MONDAY,

December 6th..

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, Hongkong. Decohet 6, 1897.

2392

STEAMSHIP SAGHALIEN.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE

and from BonMAUI,

Marsoillos.******

Marssilles, v. Saigo...” Melbourīna (8).......

New York.

Now!

Agents.

Tale of Lear (g

Butterfeld & Swiru... Dee. 15, at 3 p.m. Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Deo. 24, at 4 p.m. Norddeutscher Lloyd Poi. 7, at 9'am P. & U. S. N. Co... Deo. 17, at niton. Nippon Yasen Kaishs. Dec. 23, si 4 p.m. Dodwell, Carlili & Co. Dos. 14. Dodwell, Carlill Co. Dormer 14. P. &0. 8. N. Co,... Doc. 16, at noon. At.. Butterfeld & Swirs... Duc, 9, at Butterfield & Swire.

20 Dec. P. & 0. 5. N. Co......Aboat 9. F.&O. 8. N. Co..... About Deo. 23.

Dea. 7, at 4 p.m.

Doockaber

bor 20.

atroon. Dec. 8, at

Messageries Maritimas

W'ecifies, London, &e Sanki Muru (s).......Nippon Yusou Kaistik, Dec. 21, at 4 p.m. Yuen Kita. Des. 2g, at 4 p.. aki, Kobe Y' Yamashiro Maru (4) ..Nippon New York,v.Suszu Paruli Id (

id (8).

Shora

Tomes & About Dec, 15, Dodwell, Carli & Co. December 8. Dudwell, Carill & Cuisk despatch.

g. 14, at noon. & Co. 5, 0.. Dec. 10, at noon. lic Mail

December 7, noun. .&O. . S.

0. h. 8. Dec 30, at

4. p. 111.

Suez Olympia)......

Portland, Oregon, &c.

San

Francisco...

8. Franciado. Now

8 Fenrisco. V

a (8). York.

(8)..

Paru Japa

v. Japa Balgic (8).- Seattle, Washington.. Riojau Mara (6).. Shangal Chuan (5)

Shanghai . Amy.....!

Drastes(a).

S'hai, Chemulpo, &agami Mara (0) Shanghai and Chiang. Paiyang (8)........ S'ha, Kobs & Yhama Sagbation (8)..? S'hai, Kub & Y'ham Port Adelaide (a).. S'uni, N'ki, 'bo&Y'mu Java (9)............ S'pore, Bavre & 'pure l'holla (a) S'pro, Culho & B'bay Izumi Mara

Nippon Yuson Raisha Deo

O. S. N. C. Akut Dec. 12. Butterfield & Swire...

Swire... Dec. 7, Daylight

Dec. 24, at 4 p.m.

Yneen Kaishs.

Nippon Ynee

Shansson & 7 at 5 p.

riting

Carlill &

P. & 0.8. B. 00.

D.

6, at 8 p.m.

7 at 1oon.

7.

Dec. 1.0.

De 7, daylig

Siesten & Co. (s).......Nippou Vasen Kaists. Dec, 28, at noon.

JP. & 0.8.

...furdino, Matheson&C Dec. 9, xt noon.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London, nory, Phang & B'bay Pe·hawne (9).......... CONSIGN. Dar,

Spore, Penang & ('tt Kaising (8) Staw, Amay & Tion.[Thalas (1).. - Swslow aud Shangbai. Hoik w(s).. facoma (Wash.), o.. Brastnar (8). Vanunver (B.U.), & press. Japan (a.

er S.S. Ville d'Arras, in corection with above Steamer, are hereby in- the Haitan Strait Range Beacons esta-firmed that their Gonda, with

exception of Opium, Truusure, and Vala blished. JOTION is horoby given that two Rangeable, are bois landed and rosed at their risk into the Godownenf the HoraxONG AND KOWLOOK WHART AND GODOWN COMPANY, whence delivery may

after landing. beo

Beacons have been established on dicating a tearing of N. 204 W., to galde

To-day's Advertisements

the Dorth-eastern slope of Pase Inlaud, in- LIMITED, Barded on INDO-OHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

vesels through the arrows of Wilson

be obtained

Optional

Cargo will 00

Channel; each beacon having a dismond- unless intimation is received from the Cou shaped top-tuark the northern end with white field and the central portion black,ignees bufore Noon, TO-DAY (MONDAY),

а

and the southern one with a black Geld and the central portion white,

[&

requenting

to be landed hore.. Bills of

Lasiliay

will be countersigned by the Undersigned.. Also that two Range Beacons have been

Goods remaining andlaimed after SATUR- established on the south-eastern slope of DAY, the 18th December, at Noon, wit bu Elut Island with tho, xommit of the island aubject to rot be sent la to mU OR OT

and landing charges. vertical boulder pa

painted white with

All Claims black stripe in the middle and the middle Dofore.SATURDAY, the 18th December, or Peak directly in line, beat they will not be recognised, of Dow's ing N. 8" W., to gaide veseols in the fair-

All Damaged Packages will be examined way between the roof which extend from

MONDAY, the 13th December, at 3 p.m. Mitre Rock and the Chiu Niang Rocks, lylag about cables E.S.E. Trara Mitre Rock, she bighest of which dries 8 feat at

Dora

low water springs.

Each of them hoscous has a triangular top-mark painted white with a vertical! black stripe in the middle-the triangle on the northern one being inverted.

DIRECTIONS.

According to soundings obtained during the present month, a vosaol bound to the northward should keep the beacons on Pass Island in line from the time when Quin Hill is on with Tyne Yang Shan Peak, W. & S., tilf the southern besting about

clande Ielade end of the middle one of the Rocky is an with the Fort hearing foon it W. by is N.N., and then haul out so as to pass about 3 cables to the castward of Block Rocks. The lost depth found with the beechne in lice was 15 fast at Low Water of the lowest Spring tides-about half way between the north side of Middle Island on with Town Point, and the lass bearing. given above.

The Bascons on Sint Island, if brought durdur bru hash, Heavy, fast and All bearinge given are magnetic.

A. M. BISBEE,

......Coast Inspector,

-IMPERIAL MATUTIME CUSTOMS,

COAST INSPECTOR'S OFFICE, Shanghai, 30th November, 1897.

2884

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 55.

No Fire Insurance has been ducted,

G. CHAMPEAUX, Ajent. Hongkong, Dacembor 6. 1397.

72373

THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND

SINGAPORE

TUE Co.'s 9.9. Keisono having arrived

from the above Ports, Cousignees of Carge are hereby informed that their Goods are being laned at their risk, into the Godowns of The HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODCWs Cours, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be aduitted after the Goods have left the Godowns and all Claims must be sent in to the Offics f the under- signed before Nous, on the 13th Intan,

to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on MONDAY, the 13th Lustant, at 3 p..

No Fire Insurance has heen effected, and ang Goods rema uing in the Godowns after the lach Instant, will be subject to rook,

Bill of Lading will be untersigned by

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co., Agents. Hongkong, December 6, 1897. **MOGUL' LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP PORT ADELAIDE,

2870

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE.

THE Company's S.S. Kubang having signeos of Carga by her aro bereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside..

Cargo impeding the discharge or remalu. ing on board aftor 4 p.m. of the 7th Instant will be landed at Conaiguses risk and expense into Godawns at East Point,

No Fire Insurance will be affected.

4

Bills of Loding will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Manager?,

Hongkong, December 6, 1897.

2375

--! MOGUL' LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND

YOKOHAMA.

The Steamship

Port Adelaide, L Captain DULLING, wil arbe dispatched an above at Noon, TO-MORROW, the 7th Instant.

For Froiglat or Passage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agaves. Pingkong, December 6, 1897. OHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

TYSTEN KA

The Co's Steamship

Taika

2378

Captain Ramsay, will-he

Douglas Laprails & Co Dc. 7, daylight. Butterfold & Swire... Dec. 8, at 3 p.m. Dodwell, Carlil & Ge Dan 21, at noon. Canadian Pie K. Co Dra. 22, në L༦༦]=

December &

Fushun Chinese xtr., from Canton. Takang, British str., from Catton. Zafra, British steamer, 670, A. W. R. Cabhan, Manila December 3, General.--- SHEWAN, TONER & Co.

Skuld, Norwegian atr., 917, Chr. Raten, Tientsin and Chefuo Nor. 28, Coal.-C. E. & M. Co.

Saghaken, French atr., 2.589, Bellier, Marseilles Oer, 31, antigon Dec. 2,

IMEN

Langchaw, British steamer, 999, J. Pearce, Chafoe and Taicu Bar Dec. 1. Oil and Groupdants, -BUTTERFIELD & SWIEE, Choysha, British steamer, 1,194, G. B. Bowker, Shanghai Dec. 2, and Brator 3, Generd-J

JenSFU-JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,

itish str., 1,168, A. Beimer- ville, Cheloo Deo. 1, General--BETTER-

W & SWIRE.

FELD

Amara,

British steamer, 1,860, W, E. Kent, Samarang Nov. 20, Sugar.-JAR DINE, MATHRION & CO.

Kaiso, British steamer, 2,520, P. War- rall, Glus**

w via Liverpool Oot. 23, and Szapore Nov. 26, General. HOLLIDAY,

WISH & Co

Hong Leong, British steamor, 1.171. A. Tripp, Singapore Nov. 25, Sugat.-Joo TENG SENG.

British cater, 2,900, W. G Meumuir McArthur, Sydery Nov. 10, Moreton Bay 14, Townsville 17, Cairns 18, Thursday Island 90, and Pirs Darwin 25, General,→ GIBB. LIVINGSTON & Co.

Melbourne, French steamor, 2.482, G. Duchateau, Shanghai Dec. 4. Maile and Guneral.-MESSAGEHIES MARITIMES.

DRPAKETRES. December 5.

SNOW.

Kalgan, ier Bwatow, Skantung, for Semarang, Hermes, for Canton.

December 6.

Tientsin, for Canton.

NESDAY, the 15th Iutant, at 3 pm.

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Actoniodation offered by this Stearate, First-class Salvon in stuated forward of the Engines. Chamber ensures the

despa'ched ou WED-Come French gunboat, for Macan.

Amit, for Cantou. Zuwenal, for Swatow,

using, for Cantor.

hour, for Cantor. Kansu, for Canton.

CLEARED.

A Refrigera Provisions during the Esang, for Bangk supply of

Priyang, for Shanghai, gatire voyage.

Defla, for Yokohama.

A duly qualified Surgeon carried, and the Vessel is fitted through

out with Electric Ligin.

N.B.-Holara Tickets igsund by this Com

TUE: following Parties and Cedi- FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL ANDpany to and from AUSTRALIA are available: TOTALE OF CROWN LAND by

PUELJO AUCITOs, to be held on the Spot, 90 MONDAY, the 13th day of December, 1697, at 3 p.m., are published for general Information.

By-Command,

STRAITS.

(ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Geduwas of the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GoDors Co, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wharvas delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods romanining undelivered after the 12th Just, will be subject to rent.

J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,

Colonia! Secretary, COLONIAL BERZTARY'S OFFICE, J

Hongkong, 27th Novercher, 1897, 2384 Particulars and Conditions of the Letting

All Claims against the Steamer must be by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 18th day of December, presented to the Endaraigued on or befors 1897, at 3 p.sh., by Order of His Excel the 12th Justant, or they will not be re-

leady the Governor, of One Lot of eugen, chafed, and damaged Goods Crown Land, in the Colony of Hongaro to he left in the Godowns, where they kong, for a term of 999 years,

will be examined on the 12 Instant, at 3 p.

Particitiars of the Lol.

Boundary

Measure

KEJU

3. Ex FF

They Locality,

Wongit. ft. ft. It neichvag

Bead, Boule

Pantof

Kalend Lot

No. 40 Cotav) | 80

6040 € 75,500 A4 B040

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES. |

FRANCAIS.

PAQUEBOTS POSTE

FOR SHANGHAI, KUBI AND ---

YOKOHAMA:

The Co.'s Steamship

Shallon,

Captain SELLIER, will be despatched for the dbova Ports TO-DAY, the 6sh Instant, at $ p.m.'

For Freight or Passage, apply to

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, December 6, 1897. 2399

OVEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI FIA AMOY (Taking Caryo & Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, HANKOW und Poris on the YANOTIZE).

The Ca's Steamship · * Orestes. Captain PULFORD, will be despatched az aðuve TO:

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

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 6, 1897.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

2377

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA.

The Co.'s Stamskip

Kutsang Captain Gro. PARKE, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 9th Tratant, at Noen.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,..

General Managers, Hongkong, December 6, 1897.

for Roturn by the Steamers of the Eastern and Australian S. 8. Co., and vice versti.

For Freight or pastre, apply co

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong. December 6, 1847-

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,

2569

FOR SWATOW & SHANGHAL

The Co.'s Stownship

Hother, Captain SHALE, will be despatched as abary WEDNESDAY, the Sib Instant, at 3 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong. December 6, 1897.

SHIPPING.

2380

PASSENGERS ARRIVED.

Par Sishen, from Sargon, 74 Chinese,

The French steamer Melbourne roporis : {; Strong N.E. winds 6 to 7, from Tengeba Le Obelang; N. W. winds from Breaker to Hongkong; mot on the 5th Dec., at 4.46 pm., near Dodd'a Island; German steamer Eire.

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS vill-eleng

For SHANGHAL KODE & TOKO

HAMA.

Per Port Adelaide, at 11.30 s.m., on

Tuesday, the 7th December.

'For ILOILO.--.

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

the 7th December.

For BANGKOK..--

BIRTH.

On the 28th November, at Sana, Soci

MONDAY, DECEMBER: 6, 1897,

A revised scale of Hospital foas la pubs. ¿

Terrace, Bubbling Well Road, the Wife of lished in the Gazette. A. D. Lowe, of a Son.

DEATHS.

On the 5th December, at Hongkong, (the result of an accident) Roscar Rowand TORRANCE of Kilmarnock, Chief Engineer, 8. 8. Honara, Agod 32. Bootch paper please upy,

A CHINESE Counterfeit seiner has been kÒn-

tenced to seven years' imprisonewat at the Singapore Assizes.

The Legislative Council meeting called for

At Amby, China, on the 11th November, this afternoon has been postponed till from aneurism of the heart FREDRIK Wednesday next at 3 p.m. Witnar, Chief Light-Keeper, I.M. Customs,

40 years.

aged

On the 28th November, at the Inter

Ar important Chinese Customs notifierțion

national Hospital, Nagasaki, H. F. with regard to the Range Bescons establish- SOMMER, late Captain Ching Mutual in the Haitan Strait (Fooshow District) Steamship Navigation Company's steameri

-apperra amongst the new advertisements,

Per Telsang, at 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday, Copack. ↑ For MANILA.

the 7th December.

Fer Fuznany, at 3.30 p... on Tuesday,

the 7th Decembar, For SHANGHAI & CHINKIANG.—

Por Peiyang, at 4.30 p.m., on Tuesday,

the 7th December. For HOIHOW & PAKHOI.

Per Triumph, at 5 p.m., on Tuanḍny,

the 7th December Fee SWATOW & BANGKOK.——

Por P. C. C. Klas, at 5 pm, on Tue-

dav, the 7th D camber. For AMOY & STRAITS.—

Per ilong Leong.

cong, at 10a.m., on Wednes- day the 8th Decomb r. For SWATOW & SHANGHAL~~

Per Taisang, at 5.50 p., on Wedsea.

day, the 8th December.

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PAKET- The United States Mail Packet Belgic will bo despatched on TUESDAY, the 7th Dee, with Mail for Amug, Shang bai, Japan, Ban Francisco, the United Stures, Canada, Hopolula, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows :— 10 A.M. Registry doskes. - 11. Post Office closes.

MAILS BY THE GEENAN PACERT.→→ The German Contract Packet Bayern will be despatched TUESDAY, the 7th December, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe and countries beyond, in Naples; to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Certon,

India, Aden, Egypt, Malta," , &N Registry cesses at 7.80 a, n. The mail closea at 8 a.m. Late Leliers till 8.10 to 8.30 a.m., with 10 cents

sitra postage,

"

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW Shipping.

Daylight.Orestes leaves for S'hai, &c. Deylight-Thaler leaves for Swatow, &c. Daylight. Thehla leaves for 'burg &a. 9 a.m.-Gorman Mail Steamer lesvos

for Bremen und Porta of Call. Noon-Port Adelaide leaves for B'hai. Noou.Occidental & Oriental Steam- ship Co.'s Steamer Belgic loaves for Shanghai, Japan and San Francisco.

4 p.m.--Fuensang leaves for Maaila.

5 p.m.-Peiyang loaves for Shanghai,

Miscellaneous:

The publication of this issue commenced It is believed in certain well-informed at 6:45 pm, 4

quarters in Shanghai that Germany is about to annex another, port on the 604. coast of Fukien, south of Foochow

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1897.

LOCAL AND GENERAL. STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL. (SUPPLIED THROUGH FLUTES.) Oct. OUTWARD BOUND-Kum,

ID; Dexteros. Taichu 22 Poseidon, 29 X. Singing (1), Kirkfeld, Nov. 2: Mount Thor, Таллать

9: Pheritan Jan Radnorakire, Hector, Luder hor, 11; Nick, Longships,

wwwwww

A FOOTBALL match was played at the Happy Valley on Saturday between D. Company, W.Y.R., std Kowloon F. C.; The latter Club played three substitutes. The garne was a draw, but Kowloon claim to have scored a goal which was disallowed by the referce.

An order ia published in the Gazetta ex- Kriemhild, empting from stamp duty intruments for Glengle salo, transfer, or other disposition, either

for absolutely or by way of mortgage, or other- ven, denyyle (1), Ixion, 15 Ching, viso, of any ship or vessel, or any part, in. Oopock, Sydney, Christina, Medas. Norterest, share, or property of or in any ship. muan, 18; Prine Heinrich, 23; Ceylon, Polyphemie, Glascus, Laos, Titonia, 25 Glenesk Diomed, Senta, 29; Benlarig, Pinguey, Farra, Ghasse, Dordoyne, Dec. 3.

HOMEWARD BOUND-Hertha, Nov. 11: Energia. Patrucius, 15; Lir, 18; Dur das, 22; Jocotra, 25, Maxdur, Vanfa, Ceres, 29; Sachsen, Dec, 2.

The D.

Minis.

& 0. s. 8. Coptic, with mails 4o, eft San Francisco for this porti Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 18th Nov.

The P. M. Co,'a s.5. City of Rio de Janeiro,

J

Ma Dougal is presenting a bat to the highest scoror of the Selangor contingent that went to Hongkong. The prize falla to Mr Gluesford.

We prosume (says the

Singapore Free Press) the $.C.C. will pro sant bats to Messys Starens (101) and Woodroffe (74), as well as a ball to Mr Mactaggart for his very fine bowling.

Tax Kaiserin Augusta (ordered by tho Gerian Government to proceed to the China Station) is a let class cruiser, bulle at Kiel in 1892. Sho in of 6331 tons and

with mails &c., left San Francisco for14,000 h.p., with a maximum speed of 22,5 this port via Honolulu, Yokohama, koots. She carries twelve 5.9-inch Q.F. Inland Sea Kobe, Nagasaki, sud guns and eight 34-in. Q.F's. The Gefion, Shanghai, on the 27th Nov.

Steamers Hopected. The B. L. str. Benvenue, from Antwerp and London, Jeft Singapore on the 25th Nov., for this port. The a. s. Husent, from New York, loft Singapore on the 26th Nov., and is now due.

built at Elbing, is a 2nd class, cruiser of 4207 tons, 3000 h.p., and 20 knots speed, She carries eight 5.9-Q.F's, and six 1.9,"

This morning about eight o'clock, the French ganbost Comite intercopted the French mail swamer Bagkalien outside the The P. & O. Co.'s B. 8. Peshaur loit Sin-Western optrance to Hongkong Harbour, gapore for this port on the 3rd Dec., at and sant a boat to the Saghatten presumably

Ga.m.

The N. P. Co.'s s. 5. Pelican left Tacoma for mail letters. It was fairly rough out- for Japau and Hongkong on the 12th side at the time, and the boat from the Oct.

Goods per Kusang undelivered after The N. P. Co.'s e. s. Olympia sailed from Comète had a lively time of it before being

4 p.m. this date landed.

General Memoranda.

WEDNESDAY, December 8-

Noon-Mesting of Shareholders of the New Bora Golf Mining Co., Ltd", at the Revistered Offices of the Com Noon. Auction of Sundries at E. M.

Naval Yard,

THURSDAY, December 9 :---

Noon, Local Banks close, Noon-Ingrocs Offices close; 12.30 p.m.Victoria B gatla.

BY APPOINTMENT.

Per Arjr. Fruta Haiphous, 15 Chinese A. S. WATSON & Co.,

Por Triumph, from Pokhoj, 127 Chinves,, Per Kutsang, from Uniquita, $o., 337 Chinese,

Per Beyera, from Shanghai -for Hong- kong, Mr J. Gorrast, and 81. Chinor; for Genoa, H. Lu, fimity, suire and servants,

Por ghenzellern, from Yokohama, Mr W. Steinmetz, Mes B. B. Pratt and children, Mrsuetin and family, Miss Wil liams, MR. Brodmano. Mísa Sabeldar, Mr and Mrs Schwaz, Liant. Ļootieff, Mi Govdirich, Mp Dantoni, Liout. Polekar- pow, Liu, and fra Teakoff, Lient, fren toricer, Mis Harvey, Litur P. de Dodat

Per Port Adelaide, from Singapore, 176 Chinose,

Per China, from Saigon, 206 Chinese. Par Zutro, from Monile, Mosers W. ibson, H. Marck, D. Ranickan, and Lim Obio-kwon, and 61 Chintoo.

LIMITED.

---

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

SEEDS

FOR THE PRESENT SEASON.

Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong on picked up again. The gunboat, which had the 8th Nov.

The N. P. Co.'s 8. 9. Braemar sailed from beer finely manicurrod, than steamed Portland on the 12th Nov, for Japan through the inland passage in the direction She is to visit tho. West River ut Macao. and Hongkong. The C. M. Co. steamer Chinguo, from

Glasgow and Liverpool passed the ports of Keongmoon, Kumchak, auð considered due at Singapore on or about the 7th Doc.

the 24th Nov..

The N. P. Co.'s 8.3. Mogul sailed from On Saturday afternoon the remains of Mr.

Portland for Japan and Hongkong, on Thomas Campbell, assistant engineer in the--: Fire Brigadey were-interred in the Happy.... The N. P. Co.'s 5. s. Columbin salled Valey. The funeral was attended by Hon.

on the 20th Nov., from Tacoma, for

H. E. Wodehouse, Hon. Captain Superiti. Japan, and Hongkong.

sondent F. H., May, and all the availablo members of the Police Force. The dessand

Latest Advices.

The s. 8. Quherine Apcar, from Calcutta,

had for a long time suffered from asthma,

left Singapore for this port on Satar and his health was seriously affected by a day afternoon, the 4th Dec.

The

pool,

. S. S. Co.'s str. Hector, from Liver-drenching he received at the recent fire in

loft Singapore on Saturday after- noare and may be expected here on or Government Civil Hospital on Thursday about the 10th Dec.

The N. G. L. s. 9- Lelimbro leit Bombay

Third Street. He was removed to the

for this

last, and died on Saturday morning at the

The

3. Ms. City of Peking, with mails

with the Police Fores and Firo Brigado for

Ar

&c.,

on the ath Deo, and is age of 53 years. Deceased was connected port on

duo bere on or about the 24th Dec.

which laft hense Nov. Pub, for over twenty-five years, and his death is San Francisco via Amoy, Shanghai, mourned by a large circle of friends in the Nagasaki, Kobe, Inland Sea, Yoko Colony.

hama and Honolulu, arriged at hor destination on the 4th Deo.

On the 17th November, at Singapore, a The P. M. s. Peru, with mails &o, lett quarter-master of the steamship Moying.

Shanghai for this port on the ith Des.,luid a charge of assault against Captain AL. 7 p.m.

The Imp. Ger. Maila 8. Prins Heurich, Kemp. The Captain anda a complaint

arying the German Mails with dates

from Berlin of the 15th Nov., loft Co- against him, with the result that Captain fombo on Saturday, the 4th Dec., and Craufurd find the quarter-master five may be expected here on or about dollars. On the 18th, three Chinese fire- Wednesday, the 16th Dec,

8.1.

The P. & G. Co.'s s. & Jnto left Slugs men were charged-with refusing duty on pore for this port on thus Bt Doa, at the steamship Achilles, when she was sail- The N. P. Co.'s... Braemar, from Port on the Java Coast. They had been land, has arrived at Fakobens, and idle twelve, seventeen and twenty ono days. sails on the 6th Doe. for this port | Captain Cenufurd ordered that they should

Par Sagha'ien, for Hongkong: from Whava received our further Shipments The N. V. E. 5. Kannshire Maru left lose pay during the periods they did not

BOD,

Magisilies. Mr Julien; from Colombo, Messra Morsberger, Schultz, and Grig ARRIVALS.

aon; from Singapore, Mes-ra. P. Perrich- Desember 4.

Kast,

Plinkof. Blum, J. Risborder. Bishan, British_atr., 843, Allan' Jones,

Edward Handel, Choo Jao and 10 Saigon Nov. 26, Rico. BRADLEY & Co. Ohiveso; from

Saigon,

Mr Sandel, and 289 Smit. Durgh str., 321, E. Karst, Mojl Chinone. For Shanghai: from Marssilles, Nov. 27, Coal.FILMASEN & Co. - Rava. Oracy, Rigault, and Tiquet; from Gusong, British air.. 1,787, Q. J. Mst-Colonibo, Mr David and 3 clliidred, Mc Lock, iji November 29, Obal-FARDING, Louis Payen, Mis Saaltier, biisa Guibal, MATERSON & Oo.

December 6, Haiphong Dao 1, Gauersi.A. R. MASTY Frejr, Danish steamer, 295, C. Fander,

Triumph, German str., 675, A. Rinke, Pakhol Dec. 1, and Holbow 3, General. For -JEBIEN & CO.

Kutung British steamer, 1,496, Geo. Payne, Clontts Nov. 13, Penang 20, and 2374 Singapore 29, Genetal.-JanDINE, MATHE-

SON & Co.

OCHAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL.

Thu Co.'s Starkaship

Ulysis, Captain Brows, will be de despatched as above on THURSDAY, the Dila Instant, el á p.m.

-For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, December 6, 1897,

SHELL LINT OF STEAMERS.

FOR MÅRSHIDLEY.

2356

The Co.'s Steamship

Pestan, Captain N. Hocken, will be despatched as above

MORROW, the 7th December, at Dayligaton MONDAY, the 20th Lustout.

For Fraight or Psasago, apply to

Mesare de Laurent Castelet, and Yayas from Singapore, Messrs A. Maragoni, Sies, bristus, and 1 Japanese Fox Kobe: from and L Bogliano; from Saigon, bir

Colombo, Mesars Watanabe and Yemenouty,

from Marseilles, Mr Yokohama

and Mrs d'Auntban and suite, Bev. Oergier, and Mr Lsguilte: from Colombo, MARKS Homonki Yanoski, K. Yindo, Showjć, Brunschwig, Ho

Hove, Kobayashi, Comte Winden rock, Mesars Blat, Borgone, Koon, Chaptal, Chaten, Michael de la Beaume,

i Sagon ; from Saigon, Mesera Ponpen- neng and Issartier,

Oriente, British steamer, 3,000, Palford, Glasgos Oct. 17, and Slaenpore Nov. 25, General. BUTTERFIELD, & SWIRE.

Bayern, Geru na steamer, 2,128, Eduard Prebu, Shanghai Doe. 3, Maile and Gen- | Master Lloyd, eral.-Bercress & Co,

Per

Per Hangchow, from Chafoo, Miss and Par Choysang, from Shanghai, 163 Obi- Heherzollern, German atazmer, 3,099, B. Menmuir, from Sydney, &o, for Bleeker, Yokobama Nov. 26, Kiba 29, and Magasaki Den. 1, General,-MELCHES & Port Darwin, Meters Hooson god Barkla 1 ບັນ,

for Hongkong, Messre Guillore, Smith, Felox, German str., 626. P. Thomson, Bulys, Glongy, a Japanese and 48 Chinese Amný Doo. 3, Ballast.—WIBLER &:00,

Kabe, 1 Japanese. for Thekla, German str., 236, H Stoke, P Melbourne, frota. Stanghal: for Hiogo Nov. 33, GeneralBIEMSSEN. Hongkong, Mr and Mis Joseph, Me and Port Adelaide, British Nest 19, Mr and Mrs Malau, Mr M. Marti, Mr.

1.717, G. Mes Flayelle, Mr and Mrs"0." Fortmann, Dallie, Liverpool nad Singapore

B. General,-DoDWELL, CARLILL & 09.

3. Jamieson, Hon, and Lady George Juliffe, Zuzend. Britiab steamer, 911, Nishob, Me and Mrs Birdsail, Misses M. and A.

Nov. 24, Kerosine-MEYLE & Cheney, and Miss Boan,

Sumatra Co.

Tinntain, British athamar, 1.250, Dawson,

SHIPPING, REPORTS. Chicking Dec. 1, General,-BUTTERFIELD The British stramer Menmuir reports:

SWIRL

Sydney to Beisbane, song Northerly gale China, German steamer, 1.119, C. E, ahen to Port Deris, moderate wasther Bohipper, Saigon Nov. 58 Kiss-Samsun to Belling Simio, mrderate, winds and ava; “Basilisa Siraits to. C. Balubay {burən), strong N 3. meanour | thenge to pect, heary Mill: gale, yang high and,

For Freight, apply to

· BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agenta,

ARNHOLD, HARBENG & Co.,

Aymia 2581 Bongkang, Decumber 6, 1897,

1979

Peiyang, Germen air,, from Dautan.- Ring Britt ges, from Banten,

Hongkong, Preamber 8, 1807,

from the best Growers.

FLOWER SEEDS,

VEGETABLE SEEDS

and

Catalogues containing

Thursday Island for this port on the work. This is a very inadequats punish- afternoon of the 6th December, and is

of 17th December.

expected to arrive hore on the noming ment for a practice which is getting far too common amongst Asiatica. If Captain Crauford had ordered & sound birching he Me H. S. Wilkinson has been confirmed in would have made the punishment more fit the post of Judge of H.B.M.'s Court for for the crime.' "' Japan.

Tas following telegram, dated Bombay, REGULATIONS respecting the clearance of the November 19, appears in Rangçon' ex- MUSHROOM SPAWN course for the V.R.C. Regatta are publish, changes The great rush for British dolars which imposed to heary a steelu ed in the Gazette.

upon the resources in noon and machinery Taz transport to bring the West Tork of the Bombay Mint, has dropped se sud- shire Regiment to Singapore, and take the denly as it arose, sad the soin is now only Rifle Brigade to England, is understood to being made a little beyond the ordinary. be the B.LS.N. steamer Felunga.

rate. The deficiency of silver coinage anticipated as a ronilt of the establishment A TALEGRAM has been received by the Go of gull standard in Japan and the con- veror from the Minister to Japan, stating sequens withdrawal of the silver jen haa that cattle disesse regulations have been been met, at least for the present, though enforced at Nagasaki from 26th November

it is quite possible the rush may recur.'

HINTS ON GARDENING,

DIRECTIONS FOR SOWING

nad

PRICE LISTS

may be had po application.

Ransom' 'Now Paris "LAWN MOWERS

And

ODAY'S FERTILIZER.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hoogkeng, Qutely 16, BAIT.

The Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and There is still great scarcity of moneg jo Godown Company's Tramways Ordinance Hongkong due, we holiera, to the with has received the assent of H.E. the Govery drawal of the yen before provision had nor given in the name and on behalf of been made for the substitution of other

cains. the Queen.

| The Gold Cross for the beat aggregate at the Autumn Rillo Meeting of the Shanghai V.C. has been won by Bargt. Sharples with 303. Sergt. Major Lowrie was second with 383, and Bergt. Batty third with 251

Vasanta, AT 24z, Docxamás Koul ornin HLOMS. Maeve, Kwonghol, H.BLE. Ainority

- Aberdeen.—(None).

Cosmopolam-West York

88 FINDS by 14 different makers in stock, Low exchango has not increased out priten

all built for climato The greatest variety of anca, but we have instead rykeep our

in style, prise and quality of one in the captiese and our prices are the very

in to. idea

lawesi, W. Robinson de Coi