2
Entertainment.
BAZAAR
IN ALD OF THI
POOR CHINESE ORPHANS.
OP TUE
ABILE DE LA SAINTE ENFANCE UNDER THE PATRONAGE UP
Hu Excellency Sir WILLIAM ROBINSON, GOVERNOR.
THE FRENCH Sizes have the Honour Trong that their ANNUAL BAZAAR
will be Hold at the Crer-Haz-os-TURS. DAY, the 14th Instant, at 2 o'clock in the
AFTERNOON.
They request the presence of their Friends and the Pablie in Order to inspect the different Needle and Fancy Work made by their Poor Orphan. $
*ABILE DE LA SAINTE ENFANCE. Hongkong, December 7, 1897.
2386
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT
BAND,
(Anisted by the PEILUARONIC SOLETY
ORCHESTRA), Will give a
FAREWELL CONCERT
in the THEATRE, CITY HALL, On THURSDAY, 23rd December, Proceeds to ba devoted to Local Charities. Further Particulars will be pooounced. Hongkong, December 8, 1597.
Intimations.
WIND_5_0R HOTEL,
HONGKONG.
2307
HIS ESTARIASTMENT, situated in the Building known as CON. NAUGHT HOUSE,' offers Firet-Class Ao- commodation to Residents and Travellers,
Passenger Elevator, from Batrance Finil to each Floor, io charge of experienced Attendant.
for
Favourable Arrangements made Famillor and for Monthly or Extended Perlods:
BILLIARDS.
P. BOHM, Proprietor and Manajer. Hongkong, September 27, 1897.
1427
NEW VICTORIA HOTEL
ROTISSERIE,
Kedi a la
Carte.
HOPS, STEAKS, etc., eta, at any ame, between 7.30 am. and 11.30
J. Ma
Monthly Bearders at Moderato Rates,
Madar & Farmer,
Proprietors
1786
Hongkong, September 3. 1808 THOMAS'S GRILL ROOM,
To-day's Advertisements.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
́IN BANKRUPT01: Adjudzation and Appointment of Trustee.
No. 19 or 1887,
Be CHAN YIK, lately carrying on Busi noes as a Buliding Oosicaotor, andar the style of HANG YIK, at 2, Stup- ley Struct, Victoria, Hongkong.
H above named CA The
Adjudicated Bankrupt on the 9th December, 1897, and Mr. BavCE SHEPHIZED, the Officisi Receiver, wan appointed Trusts of the Debtor's Estate.
Notice of Intended Dividend.
No. 2 or 1697.
ROHAN LI MOON, also known as CHAN KAI YAN, formerly residing at the 1 Chong Shop, at 46, Praya Wout, Victoria, Hongkong, Trader.
Dividend is intended to be declared in
the above mentioned Matter.
Debts not already proved must be proves by the 18th January, 1809, or will do ex. claded from auch Dividend.
Dated this 10th December, 1897,
2431
BRUCE SHEPHERD, Official Receiver and Trustee.
LAND OFFICE, Hongkong.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
NOTICE
Dutination
THE
CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Venusia.
Australian Perts.Tainan (8) Australian Porta..... Tokio Maru(5) Bremen & Ports of Cali Prinz Heinrich (s)....
Verona (4) Japan Portamente
London.
Koho and Yokohama Yamaguchi Mazu (6) Nanyo Mara (8)...... Kobo......Toyo Mazu (*).......
ob port of Ual: Mirzal London & 1 London, v. Suez CanaPyrrinə fa)*****
.....Canton ()... "Marmities...am Peotan (0).....
M'soilles, London, & Sanuki Baru (8).... Marsailles v. Saigon.. Ernest Simons(1)..
Yamashiro Maru (... MA NewYork,.BuezOrnal Fernfeld (8).
(6)... Nagasaki, Kobe & Yma
Oregon, &c. Olympis (1). Portia & Sencabaya Wahu (6) Samaraug Sandakau and Kudat.. Deucalion (s).
New York.
San Francisco New 8. Franciscu, Y.
V. Japa
-18.
TEMBERS desirous of Ronting Private MEMBERS drog of E LOCOMMODA TION for the Current Training seseon-and 1898 Rave Meeting are Foqnösted to apply le writing to the Undersigned on or befors SATURDAY Next, 18th Instaut.
T. F. HOUGH,
Clerk of the CourZE.
2432 Hongkong, Dacomber 13, 1897.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY C., Lo.
Have THIS DAY Resumed CHARGE of the COMPANY.
By Order of the Board of Director
A. SHELTON HOOPER,
"Secretary, Hongkong, December 13, 1807. HONGKONG RIFLE. ASSOCIATION.
2439
THERE will be a SPOON COMPETI TION on SATURDAY, the 18th Instant, commending at 2:30 p.m.
BANGES 200 and 500 Yard&
A. CHAPMAN,
Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, December 13, 1897. 2430
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THIS Balistunt han undergone THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL
extensive alturations. The DINING ROOM being now apstajes, and a Large BILLIARD ROOM (having. Two New BUEROTON and WATTS TABLES) being added to the Hotel
BOOM OS PRIVATE DINNERS. “ÉZ
STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMER CHUSAN,
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
Урд ний
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the stove
Entrancesco Hours Lane, Queen's Ford to stay informed
Boad, and Duddell Street.
1969
J. C. GOUDUHILD,
Manager, THOMAR GRILL ROOM. Tridenze GENUMULUS, CHRISTMAS SALE.
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
KARE OLD CHINESE PORCELAIN, EMBROIDERIES AND CURIOS.
Inz BEST LOT OF THE SEASON. HE Undersigned will offor for Sale
by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 18th December, 1897, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at his Sales' Rooms, Duddel) Street-
A VERY VALUABLE COLLECTION OF OLD CHINESE PORCELAIN AND CURIOS, from the Mixa DYNASTY, the REIGNE -of YONG-CHING, KANG-BI, KIEN- LUNG, ETC.
that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHANY AND GODOWS COMPANY'S Gonow at Kowloon, who each con en out Mark by Mark can be obtained sa soon as the
This Vessol brings in Cargo -
Goods are landed.
From LOXLON, SEC., OF B. 1. Rome, From PERHIAN GFLY exa... King Arthur, Furahia and Kapurthala,
Optional Goods will be landed here un lass instructions are i
given to the contrary before 4 p.m. To-DAY.
Goods not cleared by the 10th Instant, at 4 p.m.,
will bu
I be subject to rent. No Fice Insurance will be slected by me In any case whatever.
All Drounged Packages must be left in
Peru (6).... Ceptio () Rieju Maru
Agesla
Date of Leaving.
Baklerfold & Swire...Deo. 17, at Sp.m. Nippon Yusen Kaisha Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. Norddeutscher Lloyd Jan. 4, at 9 s.ma. P: &O, 8. N. Co.......Dua 17, at daylight. P. & 0. Nippon Yusen Kaisha Dec. 23, at 4 p.m. Dodwell, Carlill & Go Deo, 14. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. December 14.
&O, S. N. 00...
Dec. 16, at noon. Butiarfield & Swire... December 20.
About Dec. 23. P. & O. B. N. Co...... Arnhold Karterg&C. December 20.
Yusen Kejahr. 2, at noon. Deo, 21, at 4 p.m. Maritimes
at 3
Morangeries
Yasou Kuisha. Dac. 20, at 4 p.m. Nippon Ya Showin,
Tomes & & O. About Dec. 16. Dodwell, Carill & Co. Dec. 14, at noon. Butterfeld & Swire... Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. Butterfield & Swirs... Doc. 15,
howan, Tomes &.03. Showas,
Quick
caspato Pacific Mail S. S. Co. Dec. 16, at noon. U, & 0. S. 8. O... December 28, noon, (o). & N. C... Dec. 11, at 10-a.m.
Kaisha. Tueen Doc, 30, at p.m.
Butterfield & Swire... Dec. 14, at 4 p.m. Norddeutscher Lloyd About Dec. 18.
Yaach Kaisha. Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. Nippon
选 D. S. N. Co... Dec. 34, at icon.
8. Francisco, v. Japa Seattle, Washington.. Shanghai........
ha Shanghai... Shanghai............. Praz
Chemulpo, &. Sagami Maru
Mara (8) ghai, N'ki Kb5&y ma Jara (1)..................·········
Idzami Maru (8) S'pure, Culbo & B bay Idann
S'hal,
By
Loshawar (a)...
H'burg Bellons (8).......
Bbay Trieste (a). S'pore, Panang & O'ta Cathorian Apear (4) S'pore, 8'rang & 'bayansang (6)...... Swatow, Amor & Tani Hailoong (s). Tacoma (Wash.), &c... Braemar (8)....... Vancouver (B. C.), & Empress of Japan Yun, Kold&NagsakiElohenzollern (5).
SHIPPING,
ARRIVALS. December 11.
December 12.
Nippon Yasen Kaisha. Dec. 30,
Dec. 30, at noon, Dec. 21, at 5 p.m. & Co.Dec. 21,
About Doc.
Siamasan & P. & O. E. N.
N. Go...
Sandor & Co Don 18. afternODE..
D. Bassoon, Sons & Co. Dec. 17, at 3 p.m. Jardine, Mathearn Dec. 15, at 4 p.. Douglas Lapraik & Co. Dec. 14, daylight. Dodwell, Cachill & Co. Des. 21, at noon. (..Canadian P'e R. C. Dec. 28, at noon.
Norddeutscher Lloyd. About Dec. 17.
Kansu, British me, from Canton. Hungchine, British str., from Canton. Ilie, German str., 1,108, C. Christensen, Singapore Dec. 4aneral.--Jenazs & Co. Coturabia, German ship, 1,370, F. Stover, New York July, 25, Case Oil.-MLICH BRE & Co.
DEPARTED.
Por Menmuir, for Kobe, The Hon. Mra Sugden.
SHIPPING REPORTS. · The British aloamer Cheang Chew reports: Cheang Chew, British str., 1,213, Fred. Webb, Singapore December 3, General.From Singapore to Parcelles, ligh: N.N.E. wind and line weather; thecco to port, CHINESE,
atrong N N.E. trades and clondy,
5. Overcast.sky. hip Columbus reports: The Gunman ship
gale Had strong N.R.. masoon, blowing a on the 11th of December W. of Formosa,
The B itak stoamer Hailoons reports: Tamsui to
to Amoy, strong N.E. monsoon aad bervy are. Amey to Hongkong, strong NE. monason and heavy sea. Stormers in Amuy
Hoihow, Sagani Mari, Ting- and Nanyang ching, Long Leong, Formosa,
The British steamer Loock reports: Hailong, British steamer, 783, Hall, Tamani Dec-10, and Amuy 11, General. Strong N.E. monsoon, moderate sea, and Fine cloudy weather to Cape Pedaran from DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP Co.
thence to port, very strong monsoon, high bead sea, squally overcast weather.
The British steamer Jacon reports: Strong N.E. wind, high sea.
Loo Sok, British str., 1.020, J. B. Jack. Bon, Bangkok via Aug-hin Dec, 1, Rico and GenoralYDEN FAT HONG.
-December 13.
Jason, British steamer, 1,356, IL. Orco, Singapore Deo. 3, and Hoihow 11, General.. BUTTERFIELD & SWIER.
Memnon, British steamer, 868, R. Mogridge, Bandakan Dec. 6, Timber. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Chusan, British atr., 2,852, E. Street, Bombay Nov. 25, and Singapore Dec. 7, Maile and General.-P. & Ö. S. N. Co.
Ferona, British steamer, 1,850, C. H. S. Torque, R.N.R., Yokohama via Ports Deo. 6, Geceral.-P. & O. S. N. Cs.
The British steamer Mennon reports: Strong monsoon and benry sea.
The English mail steamer Chusan reports: Strong monsoon.
The British steamer Cantom reports: Moderate monsoon and ses, and overcast westher throughout.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.. Shipping, Daylight,-Hailoong leaves for Stow, &c. 10 M.-Chusan leaves for Shanghai. Noon.-Jana leaves for 8'hal, &c. Noon-Clympia leaves for Portland,
(0.), &a.
4p.ta-Hestor leaves for Shanghal
Amusements.
2 p.m.-Bazaar at the City Hall,"
Miscellaneous.
Goods per Catherine Apear undelivered
after 4 p.m. this date landed...
ce
General Meinoranda. THURIDAY, December 16 -
Goods per Peshawur not cleared after 4
pm. subject to rent
4.30 p.m.-Meeting of Porsersrance
Lodge.
FRIDAY, December 17:-
Noon. Meeting of the Hongkong Bene.
volent Society, in City Hall. Saruzay, December 18:
Goods per Bagholien unclaimed after noon
subject to rent,
2.30 p.m.-Auction of Rare Old Chinsec Porcelain, Embroideries and Carlos, at Mr Gea. B. Lammert'e..
2.30 p.m.-Spoon Competition Practice of the Hongkong Rifle Association.
653
Quotations HONGKONG, Dec. 13, 1897, OPIUM-Now Patna, cash, .......
Old
cash, Now Benares, cash, 7271 Old
csah,...
.01
91.
New Malwa, credit, 760
.
17
32
Allowance Taols,... 112/128 Last Year Now....... 800,810
Allowance, Taals..... 32/44
Oid Malwa credit,... -- Allowance, Tuelt,... Permian, Paper od 660
Allowance, Tasis;,..
Exchange
HONGKONG, December 13, 1897.
On London-
Bank, Wire, ...
...1/12
On demand,
...1/11,
2
30 days' sight,
...1/11
months sight,
Crodite,
...1/11
Documentary, 4 months' sight, ...20
Ou Paris-
Credite, 4
On demand,
自啤酒
4 months' sight, On Berlin--Demand......
On New York
On demand,
Oo Bombay-
On demand,
On Oaloutta
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1897.
MARKIAGE. On the 8th December, 1897, at the Union Church, Hongkong, by the Revd. G. J. Williams, HARRY KAYE GEUIL FIAUER, to MAY AMANDA ORSING
|H.E. the Governor has given his assent, ia tho namo and on behalf of the Queen, ta the Vagrancy Ordinance.
•
THE stamp revenue last month amounted
per-The publication of this iuus commened to $25,512, being an increase of 89,202.02 at 5.40 p.m.
on the amount collected in the coresponding month of 1800.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, DEĆENEBE 13, 1997.
LOCAL AND GENERAL...
A-DEAD Formosan junk, with about · seventy passengers, which had been drift. ing about the open ses for about a week, was picked up by two fishing junks yester
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL.day, and taken in tow to Shaukiwan.
"(SUPPLIED THROUGH" REUTERSY
OUTWARD
Taichu KOUND Deuteros,
H. E. Tux Governor has notified in the
Oct. 22; Poseidon, 29; II. Siping (1), Gazelle that in addition to Christmas and Nov. 2 Tainun, Puritan, Lyder Now Year Days, he has been pleased to horn, 11; Niobe, Lungships, Morent,appoint Monday, 27th December and Mous Ixion, 15
Medusa Copack, Sydney day, 3rd January as public holidays.
18; Ceylon
HEAT Claneus, Laos, Titania, 25;
Genesh, Dumed, Senta. Bentary, Ir is notified in the Ouzsite that owing to
Dec. Pingsney, Yarra, Chance, Dordogne,
2; Argyll, Valedonien, Irene, Amphitrite, the prevalence of foot and mouth disasso Pinguey, Deke Rickmers, Oral, St. amongst the cattle in the colony in epide Ronald, 6; Gerda, Nestor, Tantalus, mis form, the Vaccine Institute has been Ataka, Couric, 9,
closed until further notice.
HOMEWARD Boup Hertha, Nov. 11; Energiu Patroclus, 15; Liv, 18; Dar. dants, 22; Socotra, 25; Macduf, Danfu, Cerca, 19 Sachsen, Deo. 2; dienurtney,
6.
Loils.
A CRICKET match took place at the Happy Valley on Saturday last, hetween the Jubi-
lve Cricket and Football Club and the Independent Cricket and Football Club,
The Imp. Ger. Maila 8. Pritis Heinrich,The latter won by ten runs.
with the GRMAN MAIL of the 15th Nov, left Singapore on Baterday, the 11th Dec., at daylight, and may be ex- pected here on or about Theday, 18th Dee.
Tho
The
& O. 8. 8. Coptic, with maile &o., from San Francisco to the 18th Nov, via Honolulu, has arrived at Toke. and will leave for this port on Thursday morning, th Dec, via Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai.
P. M. Co.'s as, City of Rio de Janeiro, with mails &c., left San Francisco for this port vis Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sen, Kobe, Nagasaki, and. Shanghai, on the 27th Nov. The O. &U.
18
INFORMATION has been received in Hong
khong that Captain Wadditore, Inte of the Indo-China Steam Navigation Co.'s steamer Yusang, has committed micide at Kebe. Deceased loaves a slaughters and son, who aro resident in Hongkong.
INSPECTOR Gillies raided a house in Bridges Streat on Saturday fast, and arrested, thras
men on a charge of gambling. Two of the
men havo bean previously convicted. As the
6. Cadic, with mails &c.,Magistracy to-day, Mr H. E. Wodehouse, loft San Francisco for this port via Police Magistrate, fined two of the prisetiera Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobo, Nage $200 each, in default of payment to be saki aul Shanghai, on the 7th Dec.
The O. P. R. Co. s. 4. Empress of China sent to prison for three months, and also mailed from Vancouver on Tuesday sualanced thera to three months' imprison. afternoon, the 7th Dec.
ment. The third man was fintă $19.
Steamers Expected.
The N. P. Co.'ss. 9. Braemar, from Port. land, bas arrived at Yokohama, and sails the 5th Dec. for this port The a. 8. Glengyle, from London and Straits, left Singapore for this part on the evening of Thursday, the 9th Dec. The N. P. Co.'s as. Mogul sailed from Portland for Japan and Hongkong, on
2.47
2.52
... 2.00
Credite, 60 days' sight,...
icend
-
... 47 *** 48%
... 158 ... 168
... 158 *** 1584
par.
66%
*** nota.
The
3+%
Wire, On demand, On Singapure demand On Manila
o-On
The British steamer Machew reports: Left Ang-hia on Dec. 4th; from there to Pulo Obi, moderslo to strang N, E'ly wind and cloudy weather; then to lat. 17.20 N., and long, 111.10 E, strong wind and no- dosta gale and dull overcast weather, with passing rain squalls; thence to port, ex- Canton, British steamer, 1,110, Spencer perienced very streng N.E. gele and dull weather, with very figree squalle Wilde, Ouinkiang Dec. 9, Rice and Gen-ledy, we dous high soo, ship contionally eral.JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.
Covered with sprays, and shipping very grantities of water fore and aft
Sagami Maru, Japanese str., 1,169, J. M. Carnow, Amay Dec. 4, O
Machen, British str., 995, J. E. Ferrell, Ang hin via Bangkok Dec. 4, Bloe.-YDEN for his vi
Narcissus, British craiser, 5,600, W. 0. Forayth, Port Hamilton December 8.
Wingsang, British steamer, 1,517, T, H. Sellar, Shanghai Dec. 10, and Swatow 12, General.-JARDINO, MATHESON & 0.
DEPARTURES. Docember 12.
Pakhoi, for Canton.
Wuhu, for Canten. Toonan, for Canton.
e agat, for Hollow, Tientsin.
musin, for Datavia. Hanoi, for Haiphong. Caunang, for Sourabaya, Kriemhild, for Yokohams. Jacob Christensen, for Kobo. Taipiet, for Saigon.
December 13
the Godowns and a certificate of the dem-Haimun, for Swalow. age obtained from the Godora Company within ten days after the vessel's arrivai hero aftor which no Claims will be re- Mathilde, for Hoihow.
Kansu, for Shanghai, oogutsed.
B. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent. Hongkong, December 13, 1897,
9425
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. THE PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMER JAVA,
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT
SAID AND STRAITS,
Comprising:→→ VALUABLE SPRAYS of TINE BLUE and WHITE HATTEOIN JARS and VABES, FINE FIVE-COLOURED VASES & JAS, RED, BLUE, YELLOW, GREEN and OTHERWISE DECORATED ASER and JAB A VERY FINE ÜLD YELLOW and WATTE HAWTHORN VASE,
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- HANG-DE-BEUF VASRA, IMPERIAL DRAGON
named Vessel are hereby informed DECORATED BOWLS, Cura, PLATES, Ero,
VAGY IN-PEXING CLOSOSSE. Vagas that their Goods are being landed and and ORNAMENTS, SAUFF BOTTLES, OLD placed at their risk-in the HoxeкONG AND SOOCHOW LACQUER, FISA JADE SOBRENA KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY's and JADE CHAR, BRONZE, PORCELAIN GOVORAS at Kontoon, where each consign- ScasENs and OTHER CURION.
ment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and Also,
A F2 Lot of SILE EMBROIDERIE."
**Comprising
HANGING, SQUARES, MANDARINS and LADY'S UOATS, PETTICOATS, ETC., Exc.
Catalogues will be issued prior to Sala. On view from Friday, 17th Don., 1897. TERMS --ÁN Customary.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, December 13, 1897.
2133
OUBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI
The Co.'s Steamship ·
Hector, Captain BARE, will be despatoled TO-MOR
ROW, Ce 14th Instant, at 4 pm,
For Freight, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta.
2427
Hongkong, December 13, 1897. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED
FOR SAMARANG AND SOURABAYA.
The Co.'s Steamship ·
Wuku, Captain Bassos, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 15th December, at 9
For Freight or Famaro, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente
Good can be obtained as soon as ths
are Ianded. Tals Vessel brings on Cargo →→ From ITALY,
9.8. Bublej.
From MADBAG, SX a. Satol
Optional Goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before
·DAY,
Cromarty, for Singapore and New York. Menmur, for Koba."
OLEARED.
Rie, for Amog," Hangchow, for Salgou. Chearg Chas, for Swaton. Progress, for Haiphong, Ask, for Holaow. Hailong, for Swatow.
PASSENGERS,
ARRIVED.
Per Rio, from Singapore, 370 Chinese, Par Haileeng, from Tangui, Capt. Luab, and 30 Chiness.
Per Loosals, from Bangkok, Mr Nicol, and 16 Chineen.
Per Jason, from Singaporo, Mr Manson, and 140 Chinese.
Por Memnon, from Sandakan, 20 Chi-
noze,
Per Chusan, for Hongkong: from Lon don, Mies Loche King, Mr R. Corbett, Mes Kyles, Me and Mre wing, Mesare Dickson, D. McKenzie, W. Ritchie, D. McHardy, J. Prosser, D. Gourley, A. Clark, Lamont, M. Faherty, J. Hood, R. N.
and Me W. H. Day from Brindisi, Mr.
Hooda not cleared by the 18th Instani, Fenion, Mies Laide OFF: from Bo
will be subject to rent.
No Fira Inauraded will be effected by me bay, Mosers R. Vorseybhoy and Glaguot;
Colombo,
from
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For SHANGHAI.~~.
Per e.s. Chusan, on Tuesday, the 14th December. For Shanghai,—Registry ceasca at 8 a.m. Mail closes at S .. Late Letters received from 8.10 to 8.30 a.m. with 10 cents Late Fes.
Per Flector, "at 9.30 5.m., on Tuesday,
the 14th December,
For MOJI, KORE, YOKOHAMA, "&
PORTLAND, OREGON.
Per Olympia, at 11.80 8.mu, ou Tuesday,
the 14th Decetaber.
For PAKHOI & HAIPHONG.
་
Por Ask, at 1130 a.m., on Tacsday, the
14th December.
OB
On
On demandt, (private paper)*** — 30 days'
On demand, On Yokohamns
$62.60 Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per tel)..
2012 Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) $10.04
Silver (p=
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY
has again received Fresh SUPLins of
the 24th Nov.
On Saturday night, Mr Frank Linton gave another of his delightful entertainments in the City Hall. Other attractions of a local nature kept away many who would other wise have preferred the City Hall, bait on the whole there was a good audience, who, judging by the heartiness of their laughter, thoroughly enjoyed Mr Linton's furnioți.
The N. P. Co.'s s a. Columbia sailed
on the 29th Nov., frora Taconia, forties Japan and Hongkong.
.
N.
His mimicry is simply wonderful.
The Austrian Lloyd's $s. Trieste, loft. His imitation of the Gernian anarchist and Kohs for this part on Friday night, the American stump orator were inimitible, Dec. 10th.
Mr Linton leaves by the Chucas for Shang- lai and will pay a short visit to Japan, and he will again favour Hongkong with a visit on his way back to India in six weeks or
Y. K. R. Yamashira Maru, left Thursday Island for this port on the afternoon of the 6th December, and is expected to arrive hace on the morning of 17th December, Wohin sixstored a p. Afowit Pahor, ten monthe time
from Hamburg, left Singapore on
The
Wednesday, Dec. 8, for this port, and The annual installation meeting of the St. zriny
be expected how on er about the John's Lodge was held on Saturday even 17th Dec
& A. str. Guthrie, from Sydney, ing, when Bro. William Farmer was in- &, left Port Darwin on the 10tlistalled as Right Worshipful Master for the Dec., for Timor and Hongkong. The N.
N. P. Co.'s 9. 9. Pelican tot income for Japan and Hongkong on the 12th Oct.
The N. G. E. n. 8. Letimbre left Bombay for this port on the ith Doc., and is
Boaning year by tas Right Worshipfal Dis.
trict Grand Master, Hon. C. P. Chater,
C.M.G., assisted by Wor, Bro. E. C. Ray, D.D.G.M., and the Grand Lodge ofcom.
ne hero.on or about the 24th Dec. Right Wor. Bru. Fartner then invested his The R. L. 6. a. Deike Rickmers, from Ant- officers as follows:-S. W., Bro. J.
werp and Hamburg, pased the Canal
on the 7th Dos., and may be consi. Lochead; J. W., Bro. G. G. Burnatt; dored due at Singapore on the 29th Treasurer, Bro. C. Parkson; Secretary,
Dec.
Latest Advices.
For SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE & WHOLESOME CONFECTIONERY The s. «. Radnorshire, from Landup, left
YOKOHAMA. —- Par Java, ot 11.30 m., on Tuesday,
the 14th December
For AMOY.-
Per Jason, at 11.30 a.m., on Tuesday,
tha 14th December,
For FORT WALLUT.—
Per Okthi, 11.30 am.. on Tuonday,
the 14th December.
For SINGAPORE SAMARANG &
SOURABAYA.
Per Onang, at 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 14th December.
For BAMARANG & SOURABAYA,.-
Per Wuhu, at 1.30 p.m., on Wednes.
day, the 16th December.
For EUROPE, &, INDIA Via TOTI-
CORIN.-
Par Mirzapore, Circulars Ba.m., Rogintra-
tion 10 am, Papors 10.10. Latters, 0., 10.46 am.. on Thurs day, the 16th Dec. (Late Letters 10.50 to 11.16 m.) Supplemen-
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DELICIOUS SWEETS
Of the Bronzer QUALITY and PURITY,
All Varieties of
CADBURY'S SPECIAL CREMES
FATE D'ABRICOT, JORDAN ALMONDS
PRALINES.
DESSERT CHOCOLATES,
Singapore on Saturday, the 11th Doc., and may be expected here on prabant the 18th Dec.
Wor. Bro. F. Howell; B. D.; Bro. J Burgess; J. D., Bro. A, Walll; Organist. Bro. A. J. M. Farr; D. G., Bro. W. Re- bertson; I. G., Bro. F. Powell; Tyler, Bro. J. Jorus. After the closing of tho
The M. Co. steater Chinges, from Lodge the brethron sat down to a banquet, Glasgow and Liverpool left Sings The usual loyal and Masonic toasts wore pero for this port on Saturday
afternoon, Dec, 11th, and may be proposed and songs and recitations were expected here on or about the 18th given.
Dec.
Tho.C.
C. M. Ch's str. Pingsuty, from Swan- A Dundee divertiser received by the Chu sea and Liverpool, passed the Canal
on the 4th Dec., and may be consideran contains the following paragraph roist-
ed
I due st Singapore on or about the ing to our own Dr Jim': 23rá Dec.
The 6. 5. Sisang, from Calcutta end Straits, left Singapore for this port an Saturday, the 11th Deo, at 6 pm.
Last night Dr James A. Lowson, of Hongkong, one of the special commis sioners sent out to Bombay by the British Government in connection with the plague there, delivered an interesting lecture on the subject in the Masonic Hall, Forfar, of the Forisr Field under the auspices of Clob. Provost M'Dongall presided, and there was a
large audience, the hall orowded. Us Eareou said that the educa THERE were 140 Earopean and 2,200 Uhi-tion of the people with regard to plague
condition.
THE delivery of the English Mail was begun at 8.50 a.m. to-day.
tary Mail on board til time of de- NOUGAT, PRUIT JELLIES, 2050 visitors to the City Hall Museums parture Extra Postage 10 cents.
For SANDAKAN & KUDAT.—.
Por Deucalion, at 1.80 p.m., on Wed-
Desday, the 15th December.
For SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, HONOLULU & SAN
FRANCISCO at 10 am, Let- Per Per
Registration
tors, de, at 10.45 m., on Thurn- dey, the 16th December. (Supple- mentary Mail on board till time of departure. Extra postage 10 cauta,}
Hongkong Register,
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CONFECTIONERY AND CONSERVES
In Large Assortment
from the LEADING PARISIAN Houst
whatever
Me" J. Sullivan ; "from to any case
All Dainaged Packages must be loft in Singapore, Messes Deurne, J. Cruikshank, the Godowns and a certificate of the dam. Mrs. A. Borel and 2 children, and Mr ege obtained from the Godown Company Fatehally Abdeali. For Shangbai: from within ten days after the vessel's arrival London, Mr and Mos J. Hual, Miss L. Barometer... hero, after which no laitos will be re- Hervar Miss Lally, Mr Bland, Misses Per Temperature
o, Kassell, Sater, and Dune, Humidity ongnised.
men, Johanson, Mesare H. Murray,
MoCaliom,
J. Douglas, Direction of i ESE Мевата. Н.
Wind... and Binnie; from Briodial,
H..E. Bailey and W. Ellis; from Singapure, Mr Force G. Wright, Mr Lee Sut Am and servant, Westhora and Mr Farms Gritty. For Yokohama:
Kali from Brindini, Mt L. Borringer, Mesars Borringer (2); from Colombo, Mr F. Bor
H. A. RITCHIE,*
Superintendent. Hongkong, Danember 19, 1837. 2426
Not Responsible for Debts.
Neither the Captain the Agents, nor Owners will by Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Oflcers or Creo the following Vessels, during their day in Hongkong Harbour
DRUMBURAN, British 4-masted barges, Captain Wm. Smith-Carlowitz & Co.
JAMES DRUMMOND, American ship, Capt. Jas. T. Skones.-Master.
NEW YORK, American ship, Captain Thomas Peabody. Shewan, Tomes & Co.
PETER RICKER, German 4-masted barque, Captain T. H. Westermayer.** Standard Of Co.
Br. Caresnis, American barqno, Cajih Hongkong, Bromber 18, 1997, 1998 Jason Zen Master
reta
Bighest open air temperature on the 198 Lowes agen al temperature on the 18th...59
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Temperature.
(Taken at Maya Falconer de Cozi Be Premises, Queen's Road,) Homerowa, Des. 13, 1897
9
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100
30.00 80.02 30.00
Fer Ferona, for Hongkong: from Toko-Hongkong Observatory, Das. 13, 1897, hams, Dr F. May, Capt. Tilloit, Mr Ja Kirk, 4 Chinese and children; from Kobe, Mr T. Bunge, Mr Zaoke, Mrs Chang Shi and child, 4 Japanese, & Chinese and children; from Nagseaki, Mesas Grove J. Chester Most. $ Chinese and 2 Japanese From Yokohama: for Colombo, BABOME Messrs A. J. Terini and 0, Wrenn i from Brindiel, Bove, E. Raid and O. Beard. From Nagasaki for Singapore, Mim Matsukurs for Calentts, Mr and Mr
Exploese (3) Episse, and Mirr
Per Sagani Mari, from Amor, 63 Chis Pet Wingrang, from Shanghai, a Powell Browa, Mont. R. A. Edwardu, and
Dear,
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daring the wock ending Dec. 12.
backward en account of the various plagues as in very which had devastated Europe during the past 1800
years, dealing especially with the visitation of the discase in England By the P. and Or mail Steamer Chasan, and Scotland. He remarked that they which arrived to-day, eight constables, who heard a great deal about the sanitation of have been boine on leave, returned to the England; but in some places, especially in Colony. Two recruits-ore from Scotland,larger towns, the sanitation was very 80-50 Although they heard people say that the and the other from Erm's Isle also Artly-plage would never come to Great Britains that was only a inatter of opinion. Eng- hod with the party.
land's safety lay entirely in her distance from the present seat of disease and in her On Saturday a fatal axidont happoned to a isolation, added to the fact that they had stonecutter at Shaukiware. The deceased the most perfect systeni of medical observa- tion in the world. A large number of
illustrat screen, was working in a quarry, when without glides were thrown on the warning a huge rock fell upon the stop eat-ing the work of stamping out the plague, tor, crushing him to death. The body was and at the close Dr Lowson was awarded a
hearty role of thanks. removed to the public mortuary by the Police.
ADMIRAL Van Diedrichs, of the German Navy, having received his promotion from To-DAY, Chief Inspector Mackie charged the rank of Rear Admiral to that of Vice- Admiral, hoisted his flag on the air at CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR » private rickahs coolio at the Magistracy Kicchau Bay on the 28th November.
with furious driving. Thecoolie was driving
very shortly to slong Queen's Road, yesterday, at Me George Jamieson retune furious rate and ran over a little girl, who Shanghai to be Consul-Gesemi and Com marcial Attaché. This appears to be an at was crossing the stront, injuring her sakle, tempt by the Foreign Office to carry out
evasion.
CARDS.
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who can give his whole time to commercial travelling about and studying
at Feking VEREZA AT 20 Doors Foulon questions, with headquarters at
shat H.LG MS. Moeve,
whereas it is a physical impossibility the Consul-General at Shanghai
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form the duties of Commercial Attaché. it Hopem will is presumed that Sir Nicholas
until the new treaties Chief Judge remain come into force in Japan, when the Britich Copet at Tokrisma will be abolished, and BEECIAL Low Prices to and of month only Mr H. 8. Wilkinson will not improbably for Brinsmead Allison, Rosakran, Cal groceed Bis Nicholas 4 Chis! Judge st land, Porch, do Pang-W, Hobinson Bhanghai. But moth may happen in the
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