Auctions.
CHRISTMAS ‘SALE.
. PUBLIC AUCTION
To-day's Advertisements.
WELL WORTH A CALL!
FINE DISPLAY OF
Dutination
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading,
Peadis,
RARE OLD CHINESE PORCELAIN, HIGH CLASS JEWELLERY my son (4)...
EMBROIDERIES AND CURIOS.
THE BEST LOT OF THE SELBUN. THE Undersigned will. offer for Sale
by Públic Auction, on SATURDAY,
the 18th December, 1897, commencing at
SUTADES JOK
NEW YEAR & CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Comprising:-
2
Latest Novelties in expensive Brocos, RING, OWATELAINES, C., &e.
Vamounted Precious Stones of avery description, selected and set to order.
CHRONOMETERS, CHRONOGRAPHS, Repeat
2.30 p.m., at his Sales' Rooms, Daddelers and Plain Wares in great variety. Strootm
A VRLY VALUABLE COLLECTION OF OLD CHINESE PORCELAIN-AND-CURIOS, from the MING DYNASTY, the Rerans of YONG-GAING, Kand-m, KIEN- LUNG, ETC.
Comprising:-
PRICES MODERATE." ---
LEVY HERMANOS. Hongkong, December 14, 1897."
2438
A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.
Aquats.
Date of Leaving.
Battertfald & Swire...Deo. 18, at noon. Butterfield & Swire... Deo. 17, at 9 p.in. Australia Ports.Tainan ().......
Nippon Yusau Kaisba. Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. Australian Porin...... Tokia Maru (5) Bremen & Ports of Cal. Prinz Heinrich ()....Nurddestscher Lloyd. Jan. 4, at Va.. Japan Ports Verons (8).P. & 0, S. N. Co. Dec. 17, at daylight. Kobe and Yokobams. Yamaguchi Maru (a)... Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Dec. 23, at 4 p.m. Kobe Nanyo Mara (s)........ Dodwell, Carlill & C. December 18. Dodwell, Carlill & Co. Doumber 16. Kobe..................... Coyo Maru ()...
Vante ()..
Arahold, Karborg &C. Dec. 20. Logborn and Genoa... London & Ports of Gat. Mirzagoro (s). London,-. Suez Cana. Pyrchus (6)... Loadoy. Faptan (5)
Canton (0).Termu Marscilles
P. & O. 9. N. Co... Dec. 16, at noon. Butterfield Swire... Dec
December 20. P. & O. S. N. Co...
hout Des. 23.
Dagember 20
Arnhold. 21, at 4 p..
Londan, &c Bauuki Marci (0).................... Nippon
Jarzoilies 1. Baivo Renest Simona (6)...
Messageries Maritime: Dec, 22, at
at noon,
Nagli, Kube& 7'ma Yamashiro Maru (6)... Nippon Yurun Kaisha. Dar. 20, at 4 p.m.
Tomes & Co. About Dec 15. Shen, New York,.Buezana Fernfield
rtland, Oregon. &c. Mugul (s).....
Dodwell, Carfili & Co. Jan, 4, at noon. Sandakan and Kudat.. Densation (s)
Butterfield & Swice... Dec. 16, at 3 p.m. San Francisco Peru (6)..
New York..
Shewar, Tomes & Co. Quick despatch. TOTICE is hereby given that, in accor Nas with the Special Resolution Francisco. V
Pacide Mail 8, 8. CDeo. 10, at noon. 8. Francisco...7 JON Y. Japa
U. &0. §. 8. Dec. 30, at 4 p.m.
December 28, noon, Nippon Yusen Kaisha Dec.
Lloyd About Dec. 18. and confirmed on the 28th December, 1835. 3d in conanquance of the death of Joux
Kurddeutscher Nippon Yusen Kaisha. 180. 24. at 4 p.m. Messagories Maritimes About Dee. 21. DAVID HUMPHREYS, On the 8th Instant, the
Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Deo. 30, at Boon-- FIRM of JOHN D. HUMPHREYS AND
Siomasen & Co... Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. SON has become the Ganeral Managers of
Q. S. N, Dee, 18, afternoon.
About Doc. 18. Dy Order,
Sander & Co.
WRITE HAWTUQBN-JAXA- and VLEES, FINK duly passed on the 11th Decambor, 1895ttle Washington...
VALDABLE SPECIMENS OF FINE BLUE and FIVE-COLGUARD VASES & JAS, KR, BLUE, YELLOW, GASEN and OTHERWISE DECORATED A YELY FINE OLD Vases and Jars. YELLOW and WHITE HAWTHORN VASE, FANG-DE-BEUF VASES, IMPERIAL DE GOK DROGRATED BOWLS, CUPS, PLATES, ETC.
VERY FINE PESINU CLOISONNE VARTH and ORNAMENTS, Škury BOTTLES, LU SoooRow LavQUER, FINE JADE SCREESS and JiDE CHARMS, Baonzza, PORCELAIN BCREENS and exMER CURIOS.
Also,
A FINE LOT of Six EnnoIDERTES.
Comprising:-
HANGINGS, SQUARES, MANDALINg and LADY'S COATS, PETTICOATS, Erg, Erc.
Catalogues will be issued prior to Sale. On view from Friday, 17h Des., 1897. TEENS Customary.
the COMPANY.
A. H. MANGELL,
Secretary. Hongkong, November 23, 1897.
NYR
VICTORIA PRECEPTORY.
KEGULAR
2440
Maru (s).. Shangat... duz storich ()... S'hat, Chumalgo, o agami Mara (s) S'pozo, Col'bo & B'bay Idzami
Mard (4). hai, Kobó & Y'homa Laos (s)...........
S'pore, Havre & H'burg Bellons (5)....... S'poto, P'nang & B'bay Peshawur (5)....
Trieste (6)******** S'pore,) S'poro, S'pore, S'enng & S'baya Unsang (s). 9'tor, Amey & chow Nanyang (8)..... Tacoma (Wash.), c... Branuar (3)anead. Vancouver (B. C.), & Empress of Jupan (s).. T'ma, Kobé& Nagasaki Hohenzollera (s).
Prune & Pathorias Apcar (8)........[D. SLSoon, Soun & Co. Deo. 17; at 3 p.m.
Jarding, Matheson&0e Dec, 15, at 3 p.m. Douglas Lapraik & Co. Den 18, daylight, Dodweil, Cartili & Co. Dec 21, at noon. Canadian P'fie R. Co. Dec. 22 at noon, Norddeutscher Lloyd About Dec. 17.
Clara, German ir.. $75, H. Arouktel,
To-day's Advertisements. Raipong Deo. 11, and Heihow 13, Rios.
MEETING of the THEATRE VICTORIA FRECHETORY will be held at tho FREEMASONs' Hall on MONDAY, the 20th Instant, at 8.30 for 9 p.. precisely. 2433 VIRITING Sia KNIGHTS INVITED to attend.
Hongkong, December 14, 1897.
QEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 1, 1897.
Intimations.
XMAS SPECIALITIES.
MAB and NEW YEAR CARDS in Various Designs. CADBURY'S UHOCOLATH CREMES in Fancy Buse
of Various Sizes.
GALLARD and Bowen's ABSORTED TOPPIES and Burtea Forum, Toм SMITH's and Bar- DER'S XMAS CRACKEDS, COMPAGNIE FAN- UAISE FANCY SWEETS DÍ Various Kinda.
Also,
XMAS CAKES. RAISONS and MINGEMEAT XMAS PLUM PUDDING. Assorted Now, &e
10 reduction for Cash.
2407
T
H. RUTTONJEE,
13, D'Aguilar Street, Hongkong,
and
10 & 20, Elgin Road, Kowloon.
WINDSOE HOTEL,
HONGKONG.
HIS ESTABLISHMENT, Hitnaled In the elegant Building known as 'CON. NAUGHT HOUSE,' offers First-Class Ac commodation to Residents and Traveller,
Passenger Elonator, from Entrance Hall of exparlencod to each Floor, in chargo Attendant,
Arrangements made
Favourable
for
Familes and for Monthly or Extended
Ferinde.
BILLIARDS.
P. BOHM, Proprister and Manager. Hongkong, September 27, 1897.
1997
NEW VICTORIA HOTEL.
ROTISSERIE,
Meals a la Varle.
2+
HOPS, STEAKS, etc., etc., at any
CHO
are
cordially
2430
KELLY & WALSH, LTD.
Outward Transit Paes Proceduro at
Canton Provisional Rules ...8 0.25 The North West Provinces of India..
by Crooke
24
+4
A Marriage in Chiua, by Mrs A. J.
IREN
**
If I were God, by R. Le Gallienne... Wayfaring Men, by Edna Lyali Lochinver, by S. R. Crockett... Phil May's Animal Arrowsmith's Christmas Annual... Trooper Peter Halkett, by Olive
Schreiner
W
***
144 ***
8.76
ROYAL.
CITY HALL FAREWELL CONCERT,
BY
WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT (P.W.0.) BAND,
JESEN & Co.
Meefao, Chinese steamer, 1,339. Frigast, Shanghai Dec. 11, Goneral.-C. M. S. N.
Co.
DEPARTURES. December 14.
Chuan, for Shanghai. Cantony for Canton. Wingang, tar Canton, Rie, for Amoy
Hangchow, for Saigon.
Cheong Chew, for Swatow.
(Asstated by the PBRILHARMONIO SOCIETY Progress, for Baiphong.
ORCHESTRA),
on THURSDAY, 23rd December,
at 9.16 F.M.
PART L
1.50 1. Fest March...' Tanukineser '.... Wagner.
70
BAND AND ORCHESTRA.
1.60 2. Overture...... Maritans ....... Wallace,
2
1.50
78
3. Reed Quintetto......... (a) Tumore........
Schumann.
b) Meinuet from XII Symphony. Haydn,
75 Flute Corporal Harper; Clariones, Corporala Seaborne, Scragg And Aalin; Bassoon, Musician Wheelor.
•
1.50
CHRISTMAS NUMBERS. Illus. London News-Sketch-Black and White-Sporting and Drв. -Ladies' Pictorial, each
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED. Hongkong, December 14, 1997.
***
75
2444
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY..
FOR AMOY."
The Co.'s Steamship
Fusar Captain Owen, will be despatched TO-MOR.
ROW, the 10th Instant, at Noon.
For Froight, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, December 14, 1897. 2435. INDO-ORINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
4. Oboo Solo Villagoons"
MUSICIAN QUATD.
Hailong, for Swator
Hector, for Shanghai,
Olympia, for Moji and Portland, Or. Jova, for Shanghai.
4s, for Hoihew,
CLEARED.
Peter Rickmers, for Portland,.Dr. China, for Saigon. Chikli, for Kebao.
ALTA
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
Por Hainan, from Beibow, 6C Chinese, Per Loongmoon, from Shanghai, Menora Ronibach and Corvy, and 125 Chinese.
Per Mirzapore, for Hongkong: from Serenade PislerFukehams, Surg. Capt. J. Watson; from Shanghai, Mr Tong Kut in and servent, Mr Oban Lok Quan and servant, Mr. F. N. Firth and tervant, Meases Brenoman and fing, and 5 Chinese. From Shanghai: for Loudon, via Marsellies, Mr J. H. Graven, and Burg. Major Haaston; for London, Mistes D. N. Wallace, J, Branscombe, and J. T. Hoskyn.
5. Selection... Faust'.........Gounod.
INTERVAL.
PART II.
Handel. 1. Largo..
BAND, OBCHCITRA AND, ORGAN. Fislia Obbligato -M. 4. Giraud; Organist→→→
Mr G, Grimble.
2. Reminiscences of Bellini...F. Godfrey.
3 Brass Quartette.......................................
(a) Farewell to the Forest
Mendelssohr.
(b) The Buntsthan's Farewell
Camels--Musicians Daley and Seaborne, Baritone Musician flood, Euphonium-Musician Brown..
4. Clarionet Belo-Ronance in-
F(Transcription by W G. Bentley)
Beethovers, Mr W. G. BENTLEY, A.R.C.M. 5. Grand National Fautais... F.G.Bentley. God eave the Queen.
Seats (82 and 81) may be Booked at Mests. W. REDINGON & Co.'s on and after
Per Wong-hoi, from Bangkok, Mr Inglis, and ♪ Ühinesa.
Per Nanyang, from Coast Ports, 14 Chi-
DAE,
Por Cara, from Esiphong, 6 Chiness. Por Meefe, from Shanghai, 24 Chinese. DEPARTED.
Per Chrisan, for Shanghai: broni Hong- kong, Mr and Mrs Ritobie and child, Mr and Mrs Lineclù and son, Menara W. Gibson, E. L. Mattor, W. B. Jamieson, and W. Radloff; from London, Mr and Mrs
Haal, L
sen, Russell, Sater, Dean, and H. Marray Lilly, Me Bland, Misses Former Miss Messrs McCallum, J. Douglas, and Hinnie from Brindisi, Megars H. R. Bailey and W.
Ellis; from
InE08. FOR TO-MORROW
Shipping: -
Neon, Jason leaves' for Amoy.
4 p.m.-Onsang leaves for d'abaya, do.
General Memoranda. THURSDAY, December 10 ---
2.30 p.m.--Auction of Sundry Goods,
&c., at Mr, Paul Brevitt's. Goods per Poshawur not cleared after 4
p.m. subject to rent."
4.30 p.m.-Meeting of Perseverance
Lodge.
FRIDAY, December 17-
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1897.
BIRTHS.
(** We would direct attention to the At 132, Prays East, Hongkong, on the criticism (on the fifth page) of the N.-O. 13th Dec., the Wife of J. Book, of a
| Daily News on the recoat judgment in the Son.
At 5, Nanking Road, on the 7th Deo. Bonnertz case issued by His Honor Sir the Wife of Charles E. HOLWORTHY, LM. John Carrington. Customs, of Twins (boy'amul girl),
MARRIAGES.
On the 8th December, 1897, at the Messen Fletcher ands Co., the Pharmacy;- Union Church. Hongkong, by the Revd. have issued several very pretty calendar J. Williams, HARDY HATS CECIL wall pockets, giving views of the Giant's FISHER, to MAY AMANDA GREENE
G.
Qo the 8th Dec., at the German Con. Causeway, Houses of Parliament, York suisto-General, Shanghai, Felors Consul Minster and Durham Cathedral and Castle. Zimmermann, and afterwards at the Trini-
Nuoa.-Mesting of the Hoogkong Bene-ty Cathedral, by the Rev. II. O, Hodge, Tim New York Gazette publishes a portrait
volent Bosisly, in City Hall. SATURDAY, December 18-
Di.
A. MAX P. HOERTER, to MARION GIL- chaise, younger daughter of James Joan- of William Quincey, who is designated as * Chief of Police of Hongkong, China, who At the Grand
Goods per aptation unclaimed after noon BTON, both of Sha Yokohama, at 9
subject to rent. 4.30p.m.-Auction of Rate Old Chinese
Porosisi, E
Embroideries and Guries,
at Mr Geo. P. Lancieri's.
-Spoan Competition Practice Hongkong Rifle Association.
a. on the 8th Des., ELIZABETH, oldest has a great record as a thief-catcher." daughter of Mrs FRANCES BEAYEE, of Now Thero is some lottarpreas in which mention York City, to John Goodson, US. Con is made of Mr Quinoay's kind officos to Bul-General, Shanghai.
American globe-trotters in Hongkong.
of the Goodi
per
to rent.
at 5.65 p.m. P. Transfer Booke of The Canton Ipar. ance Office, Ltd,, closed from this date to the Sist inst., both days inclusive. SUNDAY, December 19:-
subject tot aleared after 'he publication of this issue commencep
Goods per Chusan not degpod after 4
p. subject to rent.. MONDAY, Desember 20:-
5.15 p.tn.-Organ Recital, in St. John's
Cathedral. 9p.m.--Mesting of Victoria Preceptory.
Quotations.
Horokora, Dec. 14, 1897. OPIUM-New Faina, usał, 682)
Old
cash, New Benares, cash, 727) Old
cash....
16
"
"
11
Now Maws. oredit, 700 Allowance Taols,... 8/44 Last Year New.... 720/740 Allowanco, Taela.... 8/44 Olü Malwa credit,... --- Allowance, Tacle,..! - Persian, Paper fled 660 Allowance, Trole. ...
.Exchange. 4
Hosaxone, December 14, 1897.
-On London-
Bank, Wire, ...
Documentary, 4 months' sight,
On Paris
1..1/117
On demand,
30 days' sight
JAL
1/11 ...1/11
4 months eight,
...1/111
Credito, "
4
...1/07
...2/0
От
demand, ... ... .
Credits, 4 months' aight,
H
On Berlin-Demand
2.47 ... 2.50 ... 2.00
On domand,...
47A
Oredita, 60 days' Right,...
... 483
On
Bombay-
Wire,
... 157
*** EX
On demand,
... 157
157 ...157)
On New York---
Ou Caloutta
Wire
On demand, On Singapore
On damiand;
On Manila
On demand, On Shanghai-
Ox
demand,...
30 days' sight, (private paper) On Yokoham
... par.
54%
... nora.
On demand,
Le
31%
Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (per tael)... Sovereign (Bank's buying rata) 3lver (per om
253.00
10.04
-2672:
THE
Prosasds to be devoted to Lous Charities, and, lie from Singapore, Muss G. Wright HONGKONG DISPENSARY
time, between 7.30 am. and 11.50 FOR SINGAPORE, SAMARANG AND THURSDAY, 16th Instant,
Monthly Boarders at Modorate Bates.
Madar & Farmer,
Proprietara. Hengkeng, September 3, 1896. THOMAS'S GRILL ROOM.
SOURABAYA.
The Co,'a Steamship
Unsang, Captain O: MATTOOK, Whi he despatched as above 1784TO-MORBOW, the lath Ingisut, at 4 p.m., kostead of as previously advertised. For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. – Hongkong, December 14, 1897 : 2400
THIS Establishment has undergone. extraire alteratione. The DINING ROOM being now opstairs, and a Larga BILLIARD ROOM (having Two New BOROUGH and WATIN TABLES) being added to the Hotel
Rosso PRIVATE DINKKEJ.
Entrances:-Ice Houso Lane, Quvon's Road, and Daddell Street.
1989
*J, Q. GOODCHILD, Manager, THOMAS GRILL Room,
To-day's Advertisements.
AN
ORGAN REUITAL
M
will be given by
A.. 0. WARD,
JN
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,
ON
MONDAY, December 20th,
at .10 ..
Mta F, DODWELL-
·VOCALISTS :
BTKİ
Mr. O. W. SPRIGGA.
"Durlug the Recital a Collection will be made in aid of the Organ Fund,
Hongkong, December 14, 1897.
الجيب
.2448
PUBLIC AUCTION;"
THE Undersigned has received instrue-
sous ball by Public Auction; 54 bis Balen Rooms, Zötland Street, No. 3, on
THURSDAY,
the 16 h December, 1897, commending st 2.30 p.
An Invoice of AMERICAN STANDABULAMIN with Oxsx Tables and Bux SHADER.
An Invoice of AMERICAN WATCHER- GOLD PLATED for HR and GENTLEMEN,
ALBUMA, NESTANDS, FANUT GOODS, Daits, Tore, Big Fro
Buitable for Christmas Proients.
On view at the Undersigned from Wed: meday, the 15th Instant? TERMS OF SALE --Uish on delivery.
PAUL BREWITT,
"Austjowser
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Cor's Chartered 8.8.
Nanyang, Captain LeMars, will be despatched for the abore Ports on THURSDAY, the 16th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Manager. Hongkong, December 14, 1597. 2135
'SHELL' LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR LEGHORN AND GENOA.
The Ou.'s Steamship
Felute, Captain Carza, will be despatched as above on
the 20th Inntret.
Bar Freight, apply to ́·
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 14, 1897.
FOR KOBE (DIREIT).
3437
The Steamship
Nanys Maru, Captate Tourra, will be despatched for the abovu Port an SATURDAY, the 18th Luntant. -
For Freight or Passage, apply to
2901
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 14, 1897.1
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMER.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.. FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
The Co.'s Stanzahip Captain BLANDIN, will be despatched for the above Porta on or about the 21st Ensiant. For Fraight or Pasiago, apply to
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Why Vápent
Hongkong, December 14, 1887,
Hongkong, December 14, 1597.
2445
FOR KOBE (DIRECT). The Stoawship
Toyo Maru, Captain BaxASTI, Will be despatched fer the sboro Port on SATURDAY, the 18th Inat.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
· Ayenti, - Hongkong, December 14, 1897-
Not Responsible for Debts.
2362
Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Oreo of the following Fesses, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
DRUMELTAN, British 4-masted barque, Captain Wm. Smith.-Carlowitz & Fo.
JAMES DRUMMOND, American ship, Capt. Jao. F. Skewer--Master,
NEW YORK. Aorican' ship, Captain Thomis Peabody-Showan, Tomes & Co.
PETER RICKMERS, German-masted barque, Captain T. H. Westermays. Standard Oil Co.
ST. CATTYDINK, American hamque, Capt Jamos Flitren.-Master.
SHIPPING.
AREIVALS. December 13.
Pancarville, Belfish str., 1,535, C. Brown, Sumatra Nov. 23, Balk Oui.-METER & Co.
Hainan, German steamer, 740, Clotson, Hoihor Doo, 12, General-SIMSAK & Co. Astral, Bilish str., 1,473, F... Major, Sembilan (Aroe Bay) Doc, 2, Petroleum. METER & Un
Jacob Diederichsen, German stc., 828, H. Schlaikier, Kutchinstza Dec. 8, Goal. JENSEN & Co..
December 14. Holstein, German str., from Canton. Chihli, Brilish str., from Canton. Loongmoon, German ismer, 1,245, F. Sobule; Shanghai Desember 11, General.-- Siam & Co
Mirzapore, British alsomer, 2,168, T. Wickendon, Shanghai Deo. 11, Mails and General-P & OB, N, Co
Kiang-nan Chinese steamer, 1,379, Brieander, Chikinng Dec. 0, Ganoral. KWONG BAN WOO,
Wong-kri, Brillal steamer, 1,115, Stop bam, Bangkok Dac. 0, and Swator 13, BioBUTIES & SWEER-
Nanyang, German steamer, 988, TL. Lehmann, Foodom Dec. 10, Anay 11 and walow 18 Qoporaly - Dovetai
Gritty. From Hongkong: for Yokohams, via Shanghal, Mr P. Sandel.
Per Daloong, for Swatow, Miss Leidor; for Amor, Mouars W.-B. Ort, J.-Sullivan, and Dr Schumacher.
TO DEPART. For Ching, fur Saigou, 300 Chinese...
SHIPPING REPORTA.
The British steamer Tancarville reports : Vary heavy N.E. monsoon, with a tre mendons high confused sox, since leaving Slogapore on the 25th Nov.
The British etsamer Wong-koi reporta: Left Bangkok on 3rd Doo, and Swatow- 13th; encountered moderate to strong" mensson, with high sea, and thick weather throughout.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close For AMOY.-
Per Jason, at 11.30am, on Wednes-
day, the Ifth December,
For SAMARANG & BOURABAYA.--
Per Wuhu, at 1.20 p.m., on Wednes
day, the 10th Desember."
For
SANDAKAN & KUDAT —
has again received FHESH SUPPLIES Of
WHOLESOME CONFECTIONERY
AND
DELICIOUS ŚWEETS
Of the HIGHEST QUALITY and Pontry.
All Varietion of
CADBURY'S SPECIAL OREMES
PATED'ABRICOT, JORDAN ALMONDS
PRALINES.
DESSERT CHOCOLATES,
Per Deucalionat 3,30 pm, on Wed- NOUGAT, FRUIT JELLIES,
nesday, the 15th December.
For SINGAPURE, SAMARANG
BOURABAYA.---
✰
Fer Onsang, at 3.30 p.,, on Wednes
day, the 15th December..
For BWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,— For Nanyang, at 5 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 16th December.
For BANGKOK.—
Per Kong Beng, at 9.30 am, on Thurs
;"
day, the 16th December.
For EUROPE, &, INDIA VIA TUTI-
CORIN.
ASSORTED TOFFELS,
MIXED BONBONS,
FRENCH
The China Mail.
HONGKONU, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1897
LOCAL AND GENERAL
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL.
We understand the trooper Jelunga is ex- pacted to arrive at Singapore on the 18th inst, and to reach Hongkong on the 27th. The now Regiment (1st Roys! Lancaster)on arrival will at once go into Darracks, and the West Yorks go undor canvas on Thursday week. The Jehinga leaves again with the West Yorks on New Year's Day,
Tar Band of the Wast Yorkshire - Regi. ment will play the following program
(SUPPLIED THROUGH REUTER.) OUTWARD BOUND:-Deuteros, Oct. 22:
Poulon, 29; II. Siping (Malacca, at the Oficer' Moss on Wednesday even Nov. 2; Tainan, Puritan, 9; Lydering, 15th Deo.
Christina, Nor 1.-Overture...... J'Etals Rei Adam.
horn 12. Niobe 10 3h 403, 2-Gerotte, Hermliche Lebeach.
man, 19, Ceylon,
4.–Vains Naples Waldtonfel, Titania, 2B Glenea, Diomed, Senta, Rosettavan Carpil, 30; Benlarig. Pinysuzy, Yarra, Ghates, & Lied 'Adler'
.. Schubert. Dec. 3: Argyll, Irene, Amphitrits, Detke 6-Selectipa.....Ensel and Gretel".....amperdinck
God waw the Queen.. Win. Ges. Bentley, A. D.0.M., Bandmaster. Rickmers, Orwell, St. Ronald, 7; Nestor, Tantahie, Ataka, 10. HOMEWARD BOUND-Energia, Longshige, Morven, Nov. 16; Sumatra, Lav, 19 Socotra, 28; Macduff, Ceres, 30; Cale donien, Glenartney, Dec. 7; Gerda, Gour
ric, 10.
Mais.
The Imp. Ger. Mass. Prinz Heinrich, with the GERMAN MAIL of, the 15th Nov., left Singapore on Saturday, the 11th Dec., at daylight, and may be ex pected here on or about Thursday, 10th Dec,
The G. & U... Coptic, with mails &
from San Francisco to the 18th Nov., via Honolula, has arrived at Yoko hama, and will leave for this port on Thursday morning, 9th Dec., via Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagamki
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Shanghai
and
The P. M. Co.'s 8: City of Fin de Janeiro,
The golf puzzle was not clearly put the An eight- other evening. Hero it is. letter word is required for each blank, and the words ro formed of the same lotters:-
Off to the Links is now the cry, For Golf is our
Be not or slow,
hit the ball will go,
Off to the Links is now the cry, For Golf in cur idolatry; Be not datery or slow, Adroitly bit the ball will go.
THE Chinese composites, besides causing
much vexation of spirit, occasionally causes
some amusament by his mistakes. Yeater-
with maila &c., left San Francisco for day, the proof-reader fortunately detected this port via Honolulu, Yokohamaan orror in the editorial note in our corTON. Inland Sea, Kobo, Nagasaki, and pondence colum, which had it been allow Shanghai, on the 27th Nov.
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The O. & O. s. s. Gaelic, with mails &c,ed to pase would have brought down
loft San Francisco for this port via obloquy upon, our respectable journal. Ac-, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nag-cording to the compositor, the editor made saki and Shanghai, on the 7th Dec.
The C. P. R. Co., 3. 5. Empress of Chin the remarkable assertion, Our correspon
iled from Vancouver ou Tuesday dont should remember that the Regatta afternoon, the 7th Dec.
comos, like Christians, only ones a year.” Probably he had been ruminating over the
Steamers Expected.
The N. P. Co.'s & A. Braemar, from Fort-quotation, "Like Angel's visits, few and land, has arrived at Yokohama, and far between. Only the other day su sai's on the 5th Dec. for this port. The s. 8. Glengyle, from London and Shafts, left Singapore for this port oh the ovening of Thursday, the 9th Dor. The N. P. Coss.s. Mogut sailed from Portland for Japan and Hongkong, on
Nov,
The N. P. Co.'s s B, Colombia sailed on the 29th Nev., from Tacoma, for Japan
and Hongkong.
equally amusing error was made, when it was intimated that Bandaman Bowshire, of H.M.S. Centurion, would play a solo on the burrow-bassoon, of course, was in-
tended.
Tan November number of The Quiver is The Austrian Lloyd's 9. 8. Trieste, left the first part of a new volume. Readers Kobe for this port of Friday night of the article entitled Jubileo Losses' will Dec. 10th:
The
N. T.K. 86. Yamashira Mars, loft agree with the words of the wrilor that for this port on the considerable surprise will be manifestod. Thursday Island 4th December, and is that many thousands of pounds have been
afternoon
expected to arrive here on the morning
of 17th December.
last directing or indirectly through the
to the losses Bustained, by individuals and
business hotees, in consequence of the dis
location of business along the whole route
The Rickmers chartersi a s. Mud Talor, Jubilee Celebrations. Reference is made
from
left Singapore on. Hamburg Wednesday, Dec. 8, for this port, and
be ΠΩΣ
expected here on or about the 17th Dec. The . . Sigma, from Calcatta núd:
Straits, left Singapore for this port on of the historic procession, which was re- sponsible for corious losses, and also the Saturday, the 11th Dec, at 6 pm. The C. M. Co.'s steamer Chinges, from expense incurred in the erection of stands. Glasgow and Liverpool left inga But the painful foot is brought to our
for this port on Saturday
2
pora
afternoon, Dec. Uth, and may erotice that the many extraneous calla opon hers on or about the 18th the charitable public during this year of
Deo. The 8.8.
8. Rudnorshire, from Londen, left Jubilee have had the effect of divorting Singapore on Saturday, the 11th Dec,large sums of money from our orphanages. and may be expected here on or about missions and other philanthropic societies ; the 18th Dec.
The E. & A. str. Guthrie, from Sydney, and this reminds us of the tranipet. &, loft Port, Darwin on the 10th call, Lenk we forgot, lest wo forget, A Dea for Timor and Hongkong.
The N. P. Co,'s 5. Pelan leit Tacoma Shanghai missionary writes upon the for Japan and Hongkong on the 12th Code of China, with illustrations. There
· Dob.
is also an array of Sunday and general. The N. G. L. s. a. Tetimbre left Bombay reading.
for this port on the ith Des, and is
dua bere on or about the 24th Doo
The O. M. Co. a str. Pingrey, from Swan-Ar the Magistracy yesterday Detective. aca and Liverpool, passed the Chaal Inspector Hausen gave me extraordinary on the 4th Dec, and may be consider evidence regarding the workings of the od due Singapore on or about the Färd Doc.
The
Triad Society, in the case in which thirty-
B. L. 9. B. Deske Rickmers, from Ant two men are charged with attending a meet- werp and Banburg, passed the Canal.
Entest Advices
The M. M. Co. & 8. Laes, with smils &c.,
Ioft Singapore on the 14th Des., at pm. for this part.
Messus Kuhn and Kontor held a sale of
Far Marzanore, Circulars & a.m. Registra CONFECTIONERY » CONSERVES Japanese art curios at Shanghai on the 9th
tioa 10 am, Paper 10.15 a
Igitur, &, 10.46 am, on Thurs day, the 18th Dec... (Lato Letters 10.50 to 11.18 m.) Supplemen tary Mail on board till time of de parture. - Extra Fortage 10 cents. For BILANGHAL, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, HONOLULU & SAN FRANCISCO –
Per Peru, Registration at 10 am, Lal-
lers, đơ, An 1040 Bán
day,
fa Large Assortment
from the LRADING PARISIAN Houses,
FAA CHRISTMAS AND NEW TEAR
Thurs
the 16th December, (Supple mentary. Meil on board till time of departure Extra postage 10 sante.) ForNAGASAKE KOBE & YOKOHAMA. Par Ferona, at 8 pm on Thursday,
the IAA Dicember, Pas Famoshiro Maru, ak 5,80 p.m., on
Acader, the 20th December.
Boz SINGAPORE, PENANG & DAIN
Pas Catherine Apar, at 5:30 pm, on
Friday, the 17th Decembørn For FORT DARWIN, THURSDAY IS- HAND, GOOKTOWN, TOWNS- VILLE BRISBANK, SYDNEY & MELBOURNEN BENG Por Tritiun, Registration al
Lettore xi. #90y,m,, on Friday, the 1918 December
CARDS.
A very choice selection from the bost
Sources.
All of Marinful and novel designs.
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ESTABLISHED 4.D. 1841.
Hongkong, Dicaming 9, 1897,
det., Mr Arthur Kuhn being present from Hongkong and Mr Komor fruta Yokohama
un the 7th Dec, and may be consi-ing of this Secret Society. The Inspector drred due at Singapore on the 29th gave evidence of having, in company with Dan
Captain Superintendent, May and a number of constables 6-19:30 min., on 6th insta arrested the men in a house at No. 4 You Ox Lane, and corroborative testimony of the evidenes given by previous witnesse He said he had been in the Police force wenty-three years, and he had heard men tion of the Fok Ya Hing. It wiss Society gadsed not in the interests of peace and good order, but afforded an asylum for persons guilty of crime and wanted by the Police, and for all such purposer. Laat Fear the mutilated body of a Chinsman was found near Stonecutter's Island, and an in- quiry into the matter resulted in the arrest of two mou. From mnquiries he institutod; · Av a regular meeting of the Ecthon Mark he learned that the Chinaman had been Lodge No. 284, held last night, Bro. 5. Ha killed in a fight, and this encounter was the nisch was elected Worshipful Master for return fight for one which took place be the gaming year Wor, Bro. A OD. Len the Fak Yu Hing and Man On 80- Gourdin was re-elected Treasurer, and Boo, cistics some tima previous, J. R. Grimble, Tyler
A SHAM fight took place at Shanghai on the 8th inat, the Volunteers defending the Settlements successfully against the marîzser and bluejackota of H.M.S. Piqué, under Lieut. Graham,
VESIKIA AT THE Douss →&b Aczsioon — ELOM. Move, Hallan, HM, MMCA Narcissus, Tamarind
Loan Roberta h his 'Forty-ons Teams in India' bells how." Highland regiment was worsted by am, of bees, chiefly because of the abbreviatich of their
ETX mimed more fun this summor than
· Costspolition- West York, Long liveg, you would shake your tail at musod the bai. How 1ked the familly home. 1850 reduction on each New Fang) 880 radze-day for the seventh time I let one of duction on each Used Plano, kr i Doo, Luvat 43 WOMAN PAR AIMDE) agroen the field
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