Auctions.
~PUBLIC AUCTION
or
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNI. TURE AND BLACKWOOD WARE:
HE Undersigned has received instrue
Tous to set by rublia Auctions, on SATURDAY,
Entertainment.
THEATRE ROYAL
EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION!
POSITIVELY 2 NIGHTS ONLY. TO-MORROW
theth December, 1897, commencing at 2.20 p.m., at bie Sales Rooms, Duddell | (THURSDAY), ÚTH DHQ., & SATURDAY, Eltrout,-
(Having been removed for Convenience of Sale).
A LARGE QUANTITY OF VALUABLE
FURNITURE,
HOUSEHOLD
Compeiring:-- TAPESTRY AIR PLUS COVERED DROOM SUITE, FINELY CARVEN · TRAK ÜVERNANTEIS with BEVELLED GLASS, Rucs, CUARIONAL TENISIN CARPET, TABLES, PICTURER, ORNAMENTS, TAPESTRY and LAGE CURTAINS, KIT, ETC.
FINELY CARVED TEAR FIXADANT with BEVALLED MIRROR and FANKIS, DINKEE DINING TABLE
WAGOON. EXTENSION
11TH DECEMBER.
THE WORLD FAMED HUM ›RIST.
Destination
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Fesnis.
Australian Ports........Tainan (a)....... Australian Portakia Mara (s) ........ Japan Portemonn Varona (8) Kobo and Yokohama. Yamagohi Maxi (p)... Kobo
Nango Maru (s). Toyo Mara (8)...... **r,*****-་་-་་ London & Ports of Ju. Mirsa, ore (8).. London, F. Buez Oana Uigassa {*}.. London, v. Suor Jana Pyrrhus (8)...
Formosa London London.
Danton (a) Afanila.
FRANK LINCOLN Marseilles.......... Peotan (s).
M'seilles, London, &c. Sanuki Baru (8).
Ernest Biaona (4),-.. Matu (5) sisting of Musics Travestion and Social New Yo
Mofe-Monologue Eatertsinment, Con- Marselies & Saiga.
Satires.
TICKETS...
... 3. $2 and 1,
Seats was bo Booked at Messrs. W. ROLINSON & Co.'s,
Hempkin December 8, 1897..
BAZAAR
IN AID OF THE
New York, v. SuezCam Ferat la (8). (a). New York,
Portingd, Ore &c. Olympia
Oregon, San Francisos.......New 3. Francisco
Taps V
3. Francisco Y. Japa
23871tle. Washington Option
Shanghat (
Susi, Sbai, N'ki.
Sara (e)...
Mura (3)
DINING CHAIRS,
A DINNER and DESENT
and GLASS WARE, POOR CHINESE ORPHANS So, Ol'ho & B'bay Cdxumi Mara (6). CROCKERY SERVICES,
Fnang & Bay Po puro,
›hawur (8)....... CUTLERY, Ero., ETC.
S'pore, Penang & Ctr. Kuang (8) ABILE DE LA SAINTE ENFANCE Stow, Amoy & Fono Haitan (8).......
BRASS and IRON DOUBLE BRUSTRADA, FISELY CARVED TRAX WARDROBE with BEVELLED
GLASH LOOKS, MARBLE-TOP BURSAG with BEVELLED MINHOR, MARBLE Tor WaNUNEANDS, TOILET SETS, FENDERS, Erc., Erc.
1BON COOKING STOVE, PANTRY and BATH- BOOME KEQUINITVE,
Also,
A Fan Sacs of CANTON ULACEWOOD. Qa view from Friday, 10th Dec., 187. Catalogues will be issued prior to Sale. Terms -Às Operomacy.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, Decembur 7, 1897.
2390
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 625.
THE following Particulars and Condi.
tions of SALE of CROWN LAND by PUBLIC AUCTION, to be hold on the pot, on MONDAY, the 13th day of December, 1897, at 3 p.m., are published for general information.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.
COLONIAL SECHETART'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 27th Noveraber, 1897. 2384
OF THE
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF
Swatón, Aloyd Tsui Formosa (8).... Tacoma (Wash), Broomar (5).
Agente
Data of Learing.
Butterfeld & Swire... Dec. 15, at 3 p.m. Nippon Yuson Kaisha. Doc. 24, al 4 pc. JP. & “Q, 8. N. Co................ Dec. 17, at noon.
Sippon Yusen Kaisha. Dec, 23, at 4° p.m. Dodwell, Carlili & Co. Dec. 14. Dodwell, Carlill & Co.Damer 14.
le
OS, N. On......Dec. 10, at muga. Batterfield & Sir... Doc. 9, at noon Butterfield & Swire. December 20. POS-N-Comt About Dee, 9. P. & O. S, N, On..... About Dan. 23. Showan, Tomas & Co. D. 10, at 5 p.m. Arnhold,
December 20. Kaiana Deo 21, at 4 p.20. Maritime. Dec. 22, at moon, Messagorias
A. 4 p.m. Nippon Yusen Kisha. Des. 20, ...Dodwoll, Carlill & Or D-c-saber 111.
Tomos & Q..!Abans
ho, Carlill & Ch (D a. 14, at DOOR.
Ou Quick despatch.
Bona.
Sbewau, Tomes & Pacific Mail 8, 5. 0, Dec. 18, at
&0. 8. 8. 43 ·
Doc:mbar 28. Kaisha. Des. 30, at 4 pta.
Nippon Yuson Kaisha
noon.
O. S. N. ... About Dee. 15. on Yogen Kaisha. Den. 24. at 4 p Nippon Yeon Kalis
baon
at 4 p.m. 13. &O. 8, N.
Dag. S. N. Gu...Abon Nippon Yusan Kaight. Dec, 28, at peo
18. Dr. JP: & 0. 8, N. Co.
Jardin, Matheson&O, Dec. 10; at noon. Douglas Lapraik & Co. Dec. 10, Daylight. Douglas Lapraik & Co. Dec. 9, daylight. Dodwell, Carlin & Co. Den 21, at noon,
His Excellener Sir WILLIAM ROBINSON, Vancouver (B.O.), & Express Japan (a), Quadian Pria it. Co. Dec. 23, et tant,
GOVERNOR.
Chynang, British steamer, 4,418, E- J
THE FERSOR SISTER haya tho Floor-day's Advertisements: Baller: Kate Dec. 1. and Mrjs 3, Boal and
to announce that their ANNUal Bazaar will be Hold at the Cire Hatt on TUES. DAY, the 14 fustant, at 2 o'clock in the ACTLENOON,
They request the presence of their Friends and the Pablo in Order to inspect the different Noodle and Fancy Work made by their Poor Orp:lians."
ABILE DE LA SAINTE ENFANCE. Hongkong, December 7, 1897.
2380
To-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
tions to Sell by Public Auction, at his Sules Kooms, Zetland Street, No. 2, on
Undersigned han received lustrac
SATURDAY,
the 11th December, 1887, commencing at 2.30 p.al.,TM***
AN INVOICE OF FINE JAPANESE PORCELAIN, URONZES, OLOISONNES AND LACQUERED WAKE.
Comprising
Tea and COPPER SETS, VASES, PLATER,
Particulars and Conditions of the Lettings and SAVOERS, INCENSE BERNEK
:
by Public Auction Sale, to be held vu HEAY, the 13th day of December, 1897, at 3 p.m., by Order of His Excel lency the Governor, of One. Lot of Crowa Land, in the Colony of Hong- kong, for a term of 999 years.
Particulars of the Lot.
Loundury
X
-Aftuar atom
טיות
Registry Locality,
Wong it. IfLft
(psichona)
Ravi,
Beeth
Infan
Juvre
Lo!
ft.
Epset Trice.
LAFCERED PHOTO-FRAMES, BRONZE VAHER and INGEN BURNERS. BAMBOOWARE, PLACQUES, KARINOXOS, CLOTHONNE VASEN, and INCENSE BURSES, CLOISONNE PLATES, ETC., E., Exc.
- Trans or Date :—As Customary,
On view at the Undersigned's from Fri. day, the 10th Instant.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR AMOY AND SHANGHAI..
The Co.'s Steamship
Hethow,
Captain SE will be despatched as above TO- MORROW, the 9th Inatant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta.
Hongkong, Decouber 8, 1897,
General. JARDINE, MATHSON & On.
Ulysses, British steamer, 2,281, R. J. Brown, Shanghai vis Amoy Dec. 5, Gen- eral. —BUTTERFIELD & Swink.
Sulberg, German atomer, 782, J Jessen, Eaiphong Der. Rice.-A. R. MARTY.
IRPAK‹PRES December 8. Melbourne, for burupe, Ec
Frajr, for Buihow. Velox, for Cebu,
MEMOS. FOR TOMORROW Shipping Daylight.-Formosa leaves for Swatow. Nooo,Ulysses-leaves for London, &o, Amusements. Performance at the City Hall.
- Miscellaneous. Noon-Local Banky close, Noon.Inaur-pov Officer cluse. 12.30 p.m.-Victoria Regatta.
General Memoranda. FRIDAY, December: 10:
Noon-Local Banks close. Noon-Insuranco, Offices close. 12.30 p.m.-Vistoria Regatta, SATURDAY, Desember 11 :-
2.30 p.m.-Astion of Houzabold Furni
ture. &c., at Mr. Geo. I. Lammert's 9.30 p.m.-Spoon Competition Practice
of the Hongkong Rifle Association. Performance at the Oity Hall. SUNDAY, December 12-
Goods por Port Adelaide undelivered after
this date subject to rent. MONDAY, December 13:
3p.m.-Adation of Crown Land at Wong | neichung Road,, (Scyth-East of Race Ovuzee).
5.30 p.--Members of the Hongkong Philarmonic Society Oorus to meet in the City Hall.
p.m. Lodge.
9.09
m-Meeting of Eothen Mark
Goods per Kaisaw undelivered after this
date subject to rast.
TUESDAY, December 14.-
pu-Bazaar at the City Hall.
FRIDAY, December 17 :--
Nuod-Muoting of the Hongkong Bene-
volent Society, in City Hall,
Quotations. HONGKONG, Dec. 8, 1897. OPIUM-New Patza, cash,.** 6024
cash,
J
P. C. C. Kias, for Swatow. Triumph, for Hothow.
"
2350
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Con Steamship' ~ Zafiro, Captain UoBRAN, will be mercedespatched for the above Port on FRIDAY, the 10. Inst., at 5 p.m. This Steamer has superior Accommoda- tion for Panongarą.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
Sabine Dickmers, tor-Faschow Lotsang, for Doilo. Independent, for Kobe, Fushim, foc Shanghai, Pensang, for Manila. |Hong Leong, for Amoy,
OLEARED.
Hoikaw, for Swatow. 7hka, for Singapore and Hamburg. Zefiro, for Manila." Tuisang, for Shanghai. Formula, for Swatow.
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Per Peru, for Bungkotig; from Nagasaki, Mr J Pratons and native rat, Mr D. Nowrojen and native servant; from 2391-hanghai, Mr and Mrs Robinson, Mr F. J. Reville, Mr and Mrs H H. Forsey. child and 2 batido sortants, and Mr F. 1. Garige,
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Alanayeta. Hongkong, December 8, 1897, MOGUL-WARRACK-MILBURN LINE. FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.
Tas Steamship
Cromarty, to be despatched for the above Porta ou the 11h
PAUL BREWITT, Auctioneer. Hongkong. Decother 8, 1807. 2396 HONGKONG PHILHARMONIC January, 1898.
SOCIETY
MEMBERS of the 'CHORUS ar
I requested to MEET in the Cry
No. 1,460 Course) 8004000000040 HALL, on MONDAY, the 12th Instant, at
Intimations.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No. 77 (SPECIAL),
CHINA SEA FOUCHOW DISTRICT.
Haitan Strait-Range Beacons esta-
blished.
[OTICE is hereby given that two Ronge
NOTICE established on
the north-eastern slope of Pasa Island, in- to guide
dicating a bouring of N. 204 Wilson 1 -
white fieicu the northaru no with :
3
vessala through the narrownof Channel; each beacon having diamond- shaped
the central portion black, and the southern one with a black field and the central portion white.
Also that two Range Beacons have been established on the south-easteru slope of Blut Taland with the summit of the island sbonlder painted white with a vertical black stripe in the middle] and the middle
of Cow's Horn Poak directly in line, bear.
ing
N
81
guide vessel in the fair-
way between the reefs which extend from
Mitre Book and the Chiu Nisng Rocks, cables E.S.E. from Mitro lying about
Rock, the highest of which drica 8 feet al
low water springar
triangular vertical
Each of these beacons has top-mark painted white with black strips in the middle--the triangle on the northern one being invertai.
18
DIRECTIONS.
Yuas
6.30 p.m., when PRACTICE will be Ko-umad endor the Conductorship of Me. O. P. LAMMEKT.
ALEX. CUMMING,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, December 8, 1897.
239
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT BAND, (Assisted by the PHILHARMONIC Sontkry ORCHESTRA), Will give B
FAREWELL CONCERT
in the THEATRE, CITY HALL On THURSDAY, 23rd December, Proceeds to be denied to Logál Charities. Further Particulars will be announced. Hongkong, December 8, 1697.
2597
TO LET.
TOUSE in BELILIOS TERRACE.
No. 5.
-CAMERON VILLAS, PEAK. at present occupied by Caplain WELKAN ROOMS in BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, now oconpied as OFFLOPs by the Sanitary Board.
December, 1897.
8.8. Si, to saif about 25th Doc., 1897. 5.8. Part Adelaide, to sail, stout 13th
S.6 ggt, to sal about 5th Fab., 1893. S.S. Ghee, Bail bont 20 h Feb., 1898, 8.5. Lenox, to sail about 10th Mar., 1898, For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 8, 1807.
NOTICE
2360
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERJES MARITIMES. PAQUEBUTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, DJIBOUTI,
EGYPT, MARSEILLUS,
MEDITERRANEAN AND BEAUS SMA PORTS, LONDON, BAYRE, BORDEAUX;
Per Bailon, from Coast Porta, Messrs Mohie, E. Thomas, and N. D. Olis, and 297 Uhinese.
Por Doucalion. from Sandakan, Mrs Greig, and 74 Chinese,
Per Chuang, from Kobe, 3 Chinese. Per Ulysses, from Shanghai, 400 Uhiness, DEPARTED.
Per felburne from Bangkong: for Saizon. - Quinton, Guien, and 1:1 Chorzay for Singapore, Meara J. B. Kerfoot, Jainada, and H. Eock, 1 Japanose and I Chines; for Batavia, I Chinese, 1 child, and 2 Chinese women; for Marseilles, Mr L. ToomaTEL
Per Hong Leong, for Amoy, 400 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamar Formosa reports: Left Tamsui Dec. 8th, with moderate NE. gale and high sea, weather setcast. Left Amoy 6th,
with
strong NE. wind, moderate high sea, dull weather. On 7th, moderato wind and sen.
fine clear weather. The American steamer Fere reports: Loft San Francisco Nay. 9th, at 1.50 p.m., arrived Yokohausa 25th, at 2.40
2.49 pang left Westerly winds, ntico vorage: string
3 28th, at ?
06
... arrived p.m., Luft Kobe Dec
Yolobama
ube 30th, at 1.20.
Kobe 39th, at
1st. at 8.06 p.m., arrived Nagasaki 3rd, at 11 59. left Nagasari 3rd, at 1.04 p.m.
a.;
arrived Shanghai 4th, at 8.45 p.m.; left Sanghai nib, at 7.20 p.n
New Bouares, cash,-7271/730 Old Naw Mates, credit, 760 Allowance Tools,... 80/128 Last Year New....... 80/810 Allowance, Taels.... 32/$4 Old Malwa oredit,... 652Į Allowance,
Porzian, Paper tied 660 Allowance. Taris,
Exchange.
HONGKONG, December 8, 1897.! On London.
...200 Bank, Wire,
...2,00,3
Ou Paris
IM
On demand,..., m Credits, 4 months' night, Ou Barka-Demand,... On New York-
www
On demand, Credits, 80 days sight,.....
On demand,
"
30 days' sight,..
4 monthe sight,
2007
Credite, 4
'11
Documentary, 4 months sight,
..2008 2005
***
... 2.31 ... 2.5€7
2.03
+
... 484
49
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... 159
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... 159
... par.
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... nom.
On
Oa
On demand,
On Singapore
Un demand, Cm Manila
Un demond, On Shanghal-
Un demand,
30 days' sight, (private paper) On Yokohama
77+
On demand. Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (por taal)... Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) Silver (per oz.) ...
BY APPOINTMENT.
7.20 p.m., and arrived A. S. Wa
Hongkong th. at 3.55 am. Shanghai to
sirung N.E. monsson and rain.
port, strong A..
The British Stosicer Kong Beng reports: Fresh N.E winds and moderate sa dowe Gulf of Siem; from Cape Fadaran to port,
PORTS OF BRAZIL & RIVER PLATE.strong. Ny gale and high head saa.
The British steiner Haitan reporte: WEDNESDAY, the 22nd December, Foochow to Amoy, strong N.M.E. winds of Woon, the Company's Steamabip and, age, moderating towards Amoy, sky ERNEST SIMONS. Capt, DE MAUBEUGE, overcast. Ardog to Statow, strong NNE. Swatow to thMAILS, PASSENGLUS, PECIE, winds and so, sky overoast. and CARGO, will leave this Purefor MAI Hongkong, similar weather. Steamer in SEILLES via Porta of Osil, without tran- Fchow: Fooksang. Seamer in Amoy:
Formosa, and U.9 ganboat Pekre. Sir. shipment.
Brucend in Saatow:- weng.
The British loamer Deucalion reports i Very strong women.
Cargo and Specie will be egistered for London as wai as for Marseilles, and so ROOMS in BANK BUILDINGS. GROUND FLOOR GODOWN in DUD- cepted in transit through Marseilles for the
DELL STREET.
principsl Places of Europe,
ing Ordera will be granted till Shipping Ny will be received on board antit 4
Cargo m., Spacio and Purosis until 4 a.m. on
Apply to
BELILIOS & 0.
2394 P Hongkong, December 8; 1897. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
According to soundings obtained during the present month, a vessel hound to the northward should keep the beacons ou Pass Ieland in line from the time when Qania FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUI.
Shan Pook, Mill is on with Tyug
The Oo,'a Steamship
For masa, about W, S., till the southern beating end of the middle cus of the Rocky lelands
Capaio Hopazne, will be with tro Fort boating from it W. by.
a
despatched for the above N. N., and then haul out so as to pass Ports TO-MORROW, the 8th Instant,
cables to the gastward of Black at Daylight, about Kooks. The least depth found with the Water headers in line wha lù fest at Low of the lowest Spring tides-about half way between the north aids of Middle Island on Fith Town Point, sad the last bearing given abore.
The Beacons on Slut Taloud, if brought in line when Inder Rook boars East and kept so till Mitre Rook boars Weat, will lead well clear of alt known dangers. -All boarings given are magnetic.
A. M. BISBEE, ・・
Count Inspector!
IMPECIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS,
Coast IParECTOR'S OFFICE. Shanghai, 30th November, 1897.
2384
Not Responsible for Debts, either the Captain, the Agents, nor Comers will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officer or Drew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour -
DRUMELTAN, British 4-masted barque, Captain Wm. Smith Carlowita & Co.
JAMA DRUMMOND, American ahip, Capt
Jas. F. Skewes-Master.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
£302
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Üb, General Managers. Hongkong, December 8, 1897.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Vlysses, Captain Brows, will he despatched as above TO. MORROW, the 9th-Tristant, at Noon.
For Freight, apply to
2366
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, December 8, 1897.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Co.'s Steamship.de
Haiton, Captain Roxo, will ba despatched for the above
New Tons durian ship, Captain Boss BR FRIDAY, she 10 Xunta, Thomas Peabody. Shewan, Tomes & Co. Daylight
PETELE
RHEMERY, German 4-masted
barque, Captain T H. Wostermeyer,
Standard Oil Cạ..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 05,
- Gentral Manager.
Sr. Carmenore, Amerison basqus, Saph Rugbong, Perambur 9, 1987,
|
The British steamer Chuntang reports : Saw Strong N. E. monon 2nd bigh sea. Brit. str. Fausang, from Kobe, bound for ! Roigkong. at Moji.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1897.
BIRTH. At Wenohow, on the 25th November, the Wife of W. S. AYRTON, H.B.M. Con aul, of a Son.
DEATHS.
We would again remind our maders of Frank Lincoln's entertainment at the City Hall to-morrow evening.
At No. 0, Soward Road, Shanghai, on the FOOTBALL.Hongkong F. C... H.M.S. 2nd inst., CATARINE SOPs, widow of the Centurion.A fairly good gains resulted late Hobert Joseph ARNOLD, of Southamp in a win for the Club by 3 goals to 0. ton; aged 70 years.
At Wenchow, on the 26th Novembor, the infact Son of Mr and Mr. W. B. AYRTON.
At Wanchor, on the 28th November, ELLEN' Louis, the heloved Wife of W. S.
AYRTON:-
"pra"The publication of this issue commenced ut B.60 p.th
The China Itali.
THE Hon. Treasurer of the Alico Memorial and Nothersole Hospitals begs to acknow ledigo with thanks the following donationa to the funds of the Hospit&M----
Fruit and Vegetable Guild ...... 60°
.
Ir is reported iron Foochow that the Chi- nese Tea Morchauts Association has poti tioned the authorities for a roduction of the lekin tax on tou. It will be interest-
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1897. ing to watch the result of this application.
.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
H.M.8. Powerfiú leaves Columbo on the 21st inet, on her way to Hongkong, H.MS. STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL.
Edgar, with Rear-Admiral Fitzgerid on (SUTFLIRD) THROTOR REUTER,)
Taichu, board and relief crowa for sovoral ships on BOUND-Deuteros, OCTWALD
Oct. 22; Position, 29; H. Siping (7), the China Station, left Aden on the 28th. Kirkfield, Kay 2; Mount Talar, November.
Puritan, G; Kriemhild, Tainan
Inder-
9;
Glengyle Radnorshift,
horn, 11 Niobe, Longships,
Mor
In a golf match at Bangkok, "The Rest of.
ven, Glengle (1), Izium, 16; Chingus, the World' defeated Sootland' by 13 holes Ompack,
Christina, Sutney,
Normina,
18; 2; Ceylon, Polyphet. A furtunate accident happened to 2215,
Glaucus, Taos, Titania, 25 Mr Jarlino, who received a pasty out on Glenesk, Diomed, Senti, 29 Beniarig, the head through being hit by a golf ball. This caused some of the players to stop
2:
before the game was finished.
Pin
Yurn, Glues, Dordogne, Deo, Cutedonien Trene, Amphitrite, Deike Richners, Orch, St. Bonald, 6. HOWARD BOUND-Hertha, Nov. 11;
Baergi, Patrcs, 16; J, 18; Dr H.E. THE Governor has confirmed the fol danis, 22; Sucotra, 20; Macduf, Unuft,lowing police appointments -Inspectors Cares, 29: Suchsen, Dec. 2: Glenardney, Butlin and Kemp, to be first-class inspec
tore; Inspectors Duncan and Haunsh to be second-class inspectors; Sergis. Robertson, Baker and Gillies, to be third-class inspoo.
6.
Maña,
The P. & O. Co.'s 8. 9. Chus, with the ENGLISH MAIL of the 12th Nov., .left Singapore on Tuesday, the 7th Doc., at tiam.. and may be expected hers
tors.
on or about Sunday, 12th Dec. This Tux San Francisco Chronicle of the 5th Nov. Packet brings repling to lottery says;—* Some anxiety is being felt for the despatched from Hongkong on 7th
safety of the British ship Taymount, which loft Liverpool for this port 188 days ago. She is a new vessel, and it is thought that she should have arrived in port a month ago. In a subsequent issue the same journal asya Nothing has yet been heard of the Taymount, which sailed from Liver. pool for this port 190 days ago, and grave icars are entertained for her safety. Yes- terday 25 por cent was paid for reinsurance
Tho Imp. Ger. Mail B. 6. Pria Heinrich, carrying the German Mails with dates from Berlin of the 15th Nov., left Co- lambe on Saturday, tha 4th Dec., and may be expected here on or about Wednesday, the 16th Dec
Pin de Janeiro, The P. M. Co.'s .. if done for
with nails de, loft this port vis Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki, and Shanghai, on the 27th Nov.
Steamers Expectat
The a. s. Hanseat, from New York, left Singapore on the 20th Nor, and is how dus.
The P. & U. Co.'s a. a. Peshiver left Sin-
Ba.m.
on her.'
A CHINESE woman who was charged at the Magistracy to-day with stealing a child
gapore for this port on the 3rd Dec., attuado a serious charge against the Chineso constable who offected her arrest, Sbo The 3. s. Cutherine Spear, from Calcutta, stated that the constable 'was wanted by left Singapore for this port on Satur the Chinese authorities for a robbery of day afternoon, the 4th Dec.
300 in the Hoifong district in March. The constable, she alleged had escaped to
The O. 8. S. Co.'s st. Hector. from Liver pool, lott Singapore on Saturday after noon, and may be expected here on or about the 10th Dec.
Hongkong, after the robbery, and after.
The T. &O. Co's 8. Jaws left Singawards joined the Police Faren. The case pore for this port on the 5th Dec., at was reminded for a week in order that the
6 am.
The N. P. Co.'s A. 8. Pelican luft Tacoma Captain Superintendent of Police might 4%
for Japan sud Hogkong on the 12th made quines to the allegatio. Oct.
352.50 89.84 27gd.
ATSON Co., &
LIMITED,
ESTABLISHED A.D. 184L.
SEEDS
FOR THE PRESENT SEASON,
WE
The N. P. Co.'s . s. Olympia sailed from
Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong on Tue Chrysanthemums and Dahlias are in the 8th Nov.
The N. P. Co.'s B. H. Braemar, from Port-Very fine condition just now in Mr D. land, has arrived at Yokuhana, and Nowrojee's Gardens at Kowloon, near the Kowloon Hotel; bas the finest show is in skils on the oth Dec. for this port. The C. M. Co.'s steamer Chingies, from the Garden on the Robinson Road. The
Glasgow and Liverpool passed the
Notices aro placed.
Canal about 19th Nov., and may be proprietor kindly allows the public to considered due at Singapore on or view these plants. about the 7th Dev. The N. P. Co.'s SF. Mogul sailed from about the grounds that Gentlemen are ro Portland for Japan and Hongkong, ou quested not to pluck the Flowers but it the 24th Nov.
does not therefore follow that Ladies may. 8. Lelimbra left Bumbay They should be seen before the splendour The N. G. I..
for this pert on the 5th Dec., and is
of the fine, largó and handsome flowers has dao here on or about the 24th Doc.
A better show has probably The N. P. Co.'s ... Clumbia sailed passed away.
the 20th Nov, from Thoma, for
Hongkong Japan and to phira Aforu, left before.
The NY.
Thursday Island for this part on the afternoon of the 6th December, and is expected to arrive here on the morning of 17th December,
never been seen in Hongkong ur Kowloon
The Philharmonic Society has shown some activity and considerable success in their orchestral efforts, and it is how suggerted · s similar effort should be made with the bors. From a notice published elsc- where, it will be east the Committas kava called a meeting of the members of the
Listed Advices. The Q), & U. s. s. Optic, with mailak, from. San Francisco to the 18th Nov., via Honolulu, has arrived at Yoko hama, and will leave for this port on Thursday morning, 9th Dec, vi choras for next Monday afternoon, when Inland Sea Kube, Tagueaki Shanghai.
and
wracting will be resugied under the con
The O. & U. s. s. Gaelic, with maile &o,duetorship of Mr G. P. Lammert. A good left San Francisco for this port vin sttendance is the best indication of the Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Naga sincerity of the desire for a larger chomal saki and Shanghai on the 7th Dec.
The C. P. R. Co. B. 5. Empress of China element in the concerts of the Society. As sailed from Vancouver on Tuesday two more concerts are proposed for the afternoon, the 7th Deo.
Besson, it is hoped the practices will be well attended and heartily carried through.
be found on the fifth page:
The British termer User reports: TE have received our further Shipmoota ** TELEGRAMS by the American mail will the 21st December, (Parcals are not to be Frer N.E. monsson and thick rainy wea
thor to port. sent on board; they must be left at thether to Amp; light wind, fine clear wea Agency's Office).
Dontents and value of Packages are re- quired.
For further partieslaza, apply at the Company's Office.
2303
G D OHAMPEAUX, Адства Hongkong, Doceraber 8, 1897. SHIPPING:
ARRIVALS,
December
Formosa, British
674, A. E.
Hodgiza. Temesi Doc. B, and Amoy 6, General-Doug8 STEAMSHIP Co.
from the best Growers
of
FLOWER SEEDS,
For Hermes, at.8.80 sm.j
the 9th December.
Thursday,
· VEGETABLE SREDS
and
POST OFFICE NOTICES. BAILS will. close-
For HONGAY
For SWATOW.—
Per Chunshan, at 11.30 am,, on Thurs.
day the 9th December,
Per Siahan, at 11.30 a.m., on Thursday,
the 9th December.
For SAIGON.-
Per Tetartos, at 1.30 p.m., on Thure.
day, the 9th December.
Holstein, German atr., 985, M. Ipland, | For NAGASAKI, KOHE & YOKOHAMA, Charoo Due. 2, General-JRBSEN & Co.
Freted gunboat.
Comelę,
from Mabac.
December
Below, British str., from Canton.
Taisury. British BOE., from Canted. Peru American ste, 3,599.-D. E. Freita, San Francisco Nov, 9. Yokotama 28, Eobo Dec. 1, Nagasaki 3, and Shangao, Maus and General-P. M. 8. 8. Co,
Independent, German steamer, 909, A. Holz Saigon Nov. 28, Pies--Leund, WE GEAR & Co.
FAT
Kong British steamer, 862, F. W. Jeslin, Bangkok Nov. 28, General,-YUEN
HONG Haitas, British str., 1,183, J. B. Roach, Foochow Dea. 5. Amoy 6, and Swator 7, General-DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP Co.
Por Benvenute, at 1,30 p.m., on Thurs-
day, the 9th Deambor,
Par Verona, at 11.30 am.. on Friday,
the 17th December.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL
CUPTA-
Per Kutsang, at 11 am,, on Friday, the
1th December.
Hongkong Bagister.
Previoda De duže Attin date at Anpatip.m. 10. 4.p.m
30.16
Barometer Temperaturo 04 Humidity Direction of
Wind
1
Deucalion, British ett., 1,374, B. Branch, Sandakan (B. N. Borneo) Den, 2, Timbat. Force
Weather Ren, Mongianate, 1,117, J. Ergons Wear
Krim, str.,
Hongsy Den. 5, Coal, -Jasons, Maren- BON & Co.
Kangoak, Chinese str., 840, Bertones,
05"
WAW
30.04
80
80.17 :60
72
60
Bagw
W
Higban open six temperature om kâr och man
"F. G, Fine. Firet 4uistanj..
Swaton Dé, Goutral-KANO AN Hongkong Observatory, Dev. 8, 1887,
The American mail steamier Fern brought H.M.S. Undaunted arrived at Nagasaki on news to-day of the loss of the N. S. ship the 2nd inst. The Narcisius and In. John McLeod (Capt. Stewart) which is well mortalité, the two other ships of the samo known in Hongkong Harbour. The ship class, were in Nagasaki Harbour on the was on a voyago from Hoilo vís Delaware same day
Broak water, with a cargo of engar for Halifax (Nova Seatis), when she struck on THE Bard of the West Yorkshire Regiment Black Rock at the entrance to Halifax will play the following. programme at the Harbour on the morning of the 7th Novem Officers' Mess, this creuing, the 8th Decor. There was a dense fcg at the time, MUSHROOM SPAWN. 1.-Oversee Dieu et la Bayadersuper,
costThe vessel commenced to take water-faat,
Catalogues containing
HINTS ON GARDENING,
DIRECTIONS FOR SOWING
and
PRICE LISTS
may be bad on spplication. '
Ransom's 'New Paris' LAWN MOWERS
OLAY'S FERTILIZER.
A.E. WATSON & Co., LIMITED. TUZ HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Mongkong, Urinber 10, 1607
Court Dato 8. Rip Van Winkle
W-te... "Cagliostro"-grassestraat i B-Seen arts Lohmaria,
-Selection: Trovatore" conten
Plingusite. Xtra. Wagrier. Vendi.
God the Que Win. Qee. Heatley,
M., Bandmaster.
and the crew all took to the bonds. This ship sank soon after the crow left, going:
down in about thirty fathers, and is a totál Jos. She way of 1518 toos and twelve PLAY for the monthly cup of the Royal years old, and owned by Troop & Son of Hongkong Golf Club was carried on from St. John's. She was worth about 849,000. the 4th to 8th inet. Owing to the dry(gold), and her cargo was valued at about weather the links have become very hard. | $100,000. Subjoined ste the details of the cards" returned
CAPTAIN'S QUP.
Mr H. L Dalrymple...... 95 887- Mr E. M. Knox
104 10 88 Mr F. H. Pellew.101 13 88 Mr W. J. Saunders.105 16 30 Capt RM-Rumsey, B.N. 99 991 Mr. C. W. Sprigge n.107 7 15 92 Dr J. M. Atkins108 15 83 17 entries. root.
Mr W. J. Saunders 103 15 90 Dr J. M. Atkinson108 15 93 11 entries.
68 PIANOR by 14 different makers in stock, all built for climate. The greatest variety in style price and quality of tene in tas
WBobiaran 2
VE AT I Docs:- Kordon- H.LG.M.S. Move, Kwongbui, EMS, Alacrity
Aberdeen--(None). Demopolis-West York,
New Murla Cabalogue now rady, gratis. Flexée sand in fur iW. Robinson & Co.
Desist the ball-fighting season of 1826 there were 478 fights in Spain, and 1218 bullay valued at $500,000, and 3730 homes, vained at 2200,000, were killed? The num»-
bar of matadors, the principal Aghters who killed the balls, was twenty threo, aud they are paid for their surríops in all sbest
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