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Entertainments.

ODNOBBT

Will be given in the By. Grazon's Heal

THE

THURSDAY,

the 92il Desember, a £30 pm by THE HONGKONG ODD VOLUMES

SOCIETY.

PROGRAMME,

PART

}

1. Bong...An O'd Garden,.. Hope Temple. Mr. F. PRECT HARBOLD.

3. Song... Unless, Luigi Caracciaio

Mrs. BUTTSNRHAW

3. Reoitation. The Postman's

Mr. H. E

Story.... Harding Cow

Song... La Soronete, ¿LOOK

5. Bong.

Mian GPAR.

Ritournelia

Mr. O, H. GRACE.

PART IL

1. Song... When the heart

is

Dulinalen.

Vassels Advertised as Leading,

Pel

Amoy and Tamuslapis Bailaang (Dhanism... Australian Ports. Taiyuan (1) Australian Porta. Omi Mara (1) Bremen & Paris of Cal Prins Heinrich (... Genes and Hamburg... Sibiria () Hamburg and Antwerp Actuels (1) Havre and Hamburg Havre and

Hamburg. Kobz

and Yokohama.. London vis Singapore.

London vis

Loadoa

dosta.

THE CHINA MAIL,

Date of Eqawing.

Douglas Lapraík & Co. Das, 22, daylight,. Busseld de Refra. Des.. 28, as poon. Nippon Yntin Kalaha Dos 80, si & p.m. Norddeutscher Lloyd Jan. 4, ku Ra.m. Carlowite & Co... About Jan. 8. Carlow & Co. br 2

JsD. 18.

Bamberg (#)öszi. Carlowitz

London & Ports of Osil Coromandel

Mara

About EL Kaisha Deg, 53, at € pim.

A Bather wwe jabout Jan, Bu 12.5 0.8.

... CO......

TO. 99. Den. 24, at noon.

London, v. Suez Canalenaton (#lovemaking Hates90200|About Den 29.

London, F. Bues

v. Bues Canal Belgic (4)

. Buss Can Kantor (*)

Londen, T. Sues

Manila via Amoy...... Singkiang (1) mond

& Bwire...

Des 22. at.nook Butterfield & Bairo... Drom bat 23.

Paolo Tosti, Mailles. Enndon, doanasi Maru (a)............Geld & Baire... Dampbar 20

Charrimada

SadzCanal Glenartney (1).....

Young,...Dudley Buck. | New York................[10].damayyban, 45 pingutu

Mia MURBAY BAIN.

2. Sang...' ('t) dug thee songs

of

Araby,...Olay.

Mr. E. L. RUNTER

3. Planoforte Solo... D = Abendi

Grallan,”.....Salamani

Mrs. BATHGATE,

4. Bong... Baiz lamp Lore... Hlution

Mr. O. H. GRACE, 5. Bong... For the Sake of the

Por Tito Malta. Mine GASPAR There will be a Speated Trama quarter of an hour silor the Clero of the Performance.

HENRY E. POLLOCK, Han. Storstory, Hongkong. Drogtober 19, 1898,

THEATRE

9499

ROYAL,

OITHA IL·

THE HONGKONO AMATEUR DRAMA- TO CLUB,

will predness Pantomima entitled, THD YELLOW DWARF

Harlequin the Knave of Hearts,

dd the

FAIR PRINCESS.'

On the follo ·ing dates : THUR DAY, 5th January, 1898. SATURDAY 7th MONDAY

8th

WEDNESDAY, 11th

SATURDAY, 14th

IN

+

The Tickets on the Theatre will be

New York,

land, Oregon Bau

Portland,

Han Diego v. Japan., Carlisle City ()...

S. Fenosaso, v. Japa Ooptio (#).

Yasen Kalaha. Deg. 29, at 4pm. Marellies & London. Hakata Mara (

Tusen Kaishe Jan. 5, at 4-p.m. Bigon...Hines Simon().A... Messageries Maricines Deo. 31, at nabu. Marteilles 7. 6 Nag-aaki, Kobe & Yamashiro Maru (0)... Nippon Yusen Kalaba Dco. 29, at 6 pm, Nagauski, Kobe & I'm Reblila (s) ...P.&O. 8. N.

About Now York,v,Suzlans Mogul (4)

Doo, 20, Carlill & Co. About Jao. 15. New

York,

About Dec. 24. Matheson&O Namaren & Oo.. Quick

despatob Arnhold, Karbere On. Quink despatch

dwell, Carlili & Co. Jass. 28. Butterfield & Swira... About Jan. 14. U. & 0, N. B. Co... Jap, 6, at noon. 8. Francisco, v. Japs City of Rio de J'eiro (4) Pasifly Mall B. 8. Os Deo. 29, at noon, B. Francisco. v. Japin America Maru (... Toyn Kiran Kaliha...Jn. 14, at noon. Baattle, Washington. Biojun Maro Nippon Yusen Kalsha Deo. 30, p.m. S'hai

Bgm Maru Nippon Yasen Kaisha. Dec. 23, at 5 p. h &N?ki Bagm 8'ai, N'ki, K'hé&Y'm Mel B&S Co Abous Dec 28,

(a) (*).

F. & 0. 8. N. Do..... About Dec. 27. S'pore, Col'ho & Bhay Mike Maru ($) Nippoa Tuzon Kalsha Deo. 97, at nood,

Penang & C'th Suing (6) S'pore

Jardine, Matheson&o Dac. 24, at noon. S'pore, &'cang & 'bays Pentang (0)

Jardine, Matheson &C. Deo. 24, at soon. Stow, Amoy & Pahor Thales (1)

Douglas Impraik & Co. Des. 22, daylight. S'tow, Amny & Tos. Nanyang (1)

Dongiss Tacoma (Wash.), &o... Glenogle (1)................................ Vancouver (BC). & Empresas Obina (s..... Yokohama and Kobe. Vindoboua (1). ....

(B)

fo-day's Advertisements.

THEATRE

1 Lapraik & Co (eo, 23, daylight, Dodwell, Carlili & C÷Jan. 10, st neon, Canadian Phần 14 On. Jan. 18 at noon," Sander, Wisler & Co...Dea. 81, afternoon.

DEPARTURES,

D. cember 21... Empre a of Japan, for Bhanghai and Yan. POTAL, Questa, for Bangor,

housek

0IT-I HALL

Under the distinguished Patronage of Vios Admiral Sir EDWARD HOBART BEYMOUR, K.C.B., R.N.

By kind Permission of Captain the Hon. HEDWORTH LAMaron, and Officem of H.M.S. POWERFUL. [IHE AMATEUR DRAMATIO 0%,

of H.M.S."Powerful,"

THE

in the

Opaned on Thursday, End December, at NAUTICAL MUSICAL BURLESQUE,

10a.m.. and Foxin 12 he Booked from 10

.. 4 p., agory day; Bundays and

General Holidays excupted,

E. W. MITCHELL, Bon, Secretary,

Hongkon, Daember 7, 1898.

28'

EYE-SIGHT.

Mr. N. LAZARUS,

Ooculist-Optician, of London and Calcutta, may be commuired for SECTACLES

FLETCHER & Un's PHARMACY, (for the IONCRONG HOTEL.). Business Hours: 0a.m. to 5 p.m.

A great proportion of cataracts and die.

Entitled

B.M.S. MISSFIRE

.

CHANGE ROUNDS.

On MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1898. The whole Concluding with the Roalitio Tablesar:

(1). READY FOR ACTION. (2). BATTLE BOEKE. (3). DEATH OF NELION.

Haping, for Bangkok, Tomato, for Swatom. Chiang Chew, for Amoy, Hojke, for Haihow. Ble for Haiphong. Hinaang, for Yokohams, Loonamoon, for Shanghai, Salahads for Kabe

Jacek Diede cheer for Nagasaki. Tritos, for Baigon,

Terrier, for Vladivostock.

PASSENGERS,

ARRIVED,

Mr Leonard Bernie. Mrs Cridland, Me Pet Fama hiro Mara, from Austral's,”

Smith, and 21 Chinese

For Hallogne, from Tamani, 20, Mr

SINMOR, ZOH TOMORROW!

2) Whipping.

Paylight – Shales (savus day Bentow, but

Noon-P. M. S. B. Qo'z Bt. (VN of Blo

de Janeiro leaves for Shanghai,

Japen ant Hán Franciaga. Afternoon,--Vindobona leaves for T'as

Auctions. 9.90 p.m.-Atution of Tapanais Carles, Porcelain, Mo.. by Me Paul Brewith.

Amusements.

0.50 pm Concert, by the Odd Volumes Sodsty, in the B George's El

On the Moth - Buonabar, ny the Gerani mans Civil Hospital, the Wife of Z Barry, of a Daughter.

Pha publication of thu tuus anm MMS CİCİ x-0.80 p.m. ⠀

The China Mail

ROATKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER F1, 1898,

IHOAL AND GENERAL STRAMERS FABRED BUEN CANAL

(AVPELSAD THROUGH REUTER.). REWARD BOUND-Fomulus Nov.

huria, Berlaris, 18) Danda, Mistahira, Bmladé, Do

BRAT quotations today, ar judados China, #81, bayam 1 China Sugar, $190, kupora z. Luzon, Sugar, 629 ; Fenwick and Co., 883, buyera.

91 Giaio, he key intuak, Lace, Vlyısı, Twa Hon. Treasurer of the Alfos Memorial

rathen Richmers, 10)

Dep. 81 Dantes, Tantalus, Új Indralama, na Natharsole Hospitals begs to acknow Sikh Nuestra Babelsberg, Pindimir, 01

Patresius, Norman, as, 131 Sarnia, | ladys, with shanks the following donation Finebranch, 16; GenesyPran, to the funds of the Hospitale - Bitriokdale, Stolberg, 20.

Wong Kam Fak... #10

HOMEWARD BOUND-Numberg Sashen, Sydney, Das 21 Chase, 9; Caledonien, 19 Candia, 10: Andalusia, 20

Malta,

Waregret to say that Glously Ravina has been wrecked, in spite of the universal protest made against such action. While General Memoranda.

the powers that he were wondering and The F. M. 8. 8. Co.'s steamer Antes, with Fanat, December 93-

pondering over what course they would Noon.-Auction, of Boudry Ength adapt, the owner promptly set to work to The P. 20. Co.'s 1.1 Chan, with the maile do loft Moji for this port on the morning of 19th Doa Stores, by More, Hughes and Hough. Noon. Meeting of Shareholders of the render all negotiation useless. On Monday

Exo Ma of 5th Nor, laft Bin Hengkong High-Level Tramways Co., morning, the work of destruction was be-gapore on Monday, the 19th. Deo. Ltd, at the Registered Uitlees of the gun by the hacking down kad digging Company, 38 and 40, Queen's Road

up of the forms and shruba on some Central

neares

to

6.80 p.-Meeting of Victoria Fresaven or sight yards of the bank

captory SATURDAY, Deosraber 24 -

the Barnbrse cock-house. Gooda per Prinz Heinrich undelivered The disfigurement of this lovely spot.

after this date subject to rout

has been most actively proceeded with TEVERDAY, December 29 1–

Sp.th-Auction of Leasehold and Re. since that time, and yesterday morning the

blamation

laman Property, at No. 9, Fraya trees were attacked. This was almost too much for Mr. Ford, the foster father of MONDAY, December 28-

Goods per Incize anglaimed after Hour, thie Paradise, and the Head of the Al

thie date, subject to root.

forastation Department made one more Goods por Hengkong Marti nadelivered appeal to the Government to interposs

after this date subject to rent." Tenurence Oliven close.

So far as can bo soan to-day, this appeal Local Banke plose.

har heen of little wine, as the trees are being tie torn down limb from limb. Why the Director of Public Works could not have prevented this act of spallation, or peatpon- edit for a few days, it is difficult to under- stand. Anyhow, the owner of this land

Op ni.-Performance of . B. U. of the

1.9.

· Powerful, in the City Hall TURDAY, December 97 :-

Goods per Suisung andellvored after

this date aubject to rent, Insurance Offices close. Local Banks close,

Exchange.

-Howakona, December 21, 1858, London

Brak, Wire,

N

On demand,

****

80 daya' sight,

KAE

'4 months' sights.

The

The

4 pan, and may be expected here on

Ten staff of Vice Admiral Courrajolles, appointed to the command of the French quadron in the Far East, intindes Capt. Delarnelle, Lieuta. Le Francis and Ron. arth and Commissary Le Maine.

WHAT is this? Can it be correct thas John Bull is Houtenant in the 7.8.

or about Sunday, the 25th Deo. This Navy? Hoe list of passengers by the Bo Packat brings replies to tatters des gic 1 Is this the first tangible evidence of pacched from Hongkong on 25th Opt.

D. & O. Co.'s a. a. Coptio, with the Anglo-Saxon federation f AMERICAN MAIL left Yokohama on

Monday, the 10th Doc., at daylight, The Feling, and Tientsin Times seem to and may be expected here on or about think that Russia has some idea of march-

26th Dec.

C

•O. P. R. Co.'s a. a. Empress of Chine, ing on Peking, and the Chinese troops bo- from Vancouver, arrived at Yoko ing massed at Shanhaikuan are reported to homs at 7.30 a.m., on Monday, the be thers for the expe purposes of regall-

Dee, sad will leave at 6.m., on

19th

J

Tuesday, the 29th Doo, for Hongkong ing any attempt at x Russian or any other via anual ports of call. The P. M.

with maila to,

| * foreign devil' to vasion, st Shantung. left San Francisco for this port vin we would direct the attention of our Japan Ports, on the 23rd Nov. The P. M. 5. 8. Co.'s City of Peking, with maßle do, left San Francisco for this port via Honolulu, Yokoham Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghel, on the 15th Doo

Beamers Expected.

readers to the notification of H.M.B. Porterfid's Amateur Dramatic Company, which-appears among to-day's advartdi. manta The Company intends to repro duce in the City Hall on Baring Night, the nantioal buriasque H.M.8. Misyfire," hae now stolen a match upon the Govern- Į The N. T. K. 4. s. Hiroshima Mari left

full description of which appeated in the ment; and It is a question whether any at.

Singapors for this port on the 18th China Afail of Saturday last The Powers Deo and is tempt need now be made to preserve the{~~~

expected to arrive hare. on the 19th Dus

Ful's Company is much above the average The Budnorshire, from London, has of nautical Amstour Dramatie Companies,

loft Bingapore, about the

strip for the public use, being that the #ylvan corner has been ruined, perhaps

...1/11 irretricvably. The community wore mia. The N. P. ad ta dus here on or and is well worth seeing. Booking will.

... $.47

1/11)

1/11

H

́é montke" sight,

On-Part

On demand,

Credim, 4 months' night,, '...

On Berlin-Demand

9.69. 1,00

Os New York

On domand,...

Oradits, W0 days' sight... ***

IN

148)

+

147

140

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WE ARE

1% PEL

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631

8% pren

713

On Bombay

Thompson, Rev. Ambrose, and 100 Obi On Singapore

On

Per Belgio, for Hongkong: from Bandomand

Fraudace, Capt. C. O. Chopwell, U.8. N. Li ut. C

On demand, On Shanghai

On

面值

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ad into the belief that the Gover ment "would not permit this act of van- daliam to be committed, otherwise we are of the opinion united representation would have been made to the Governor against the breaking up of the beautiful glen. Now the harm is done, and to al appearance there is no help for it. The fact, however, does not redeat great credit upon any one concorned. We understand

A

Deo. Bunuki Mara left Kobe,

via Moli, for this port on the 16th Dee, and is expected to arrive here

the 2nd Des

on

The . a. Indrani, from New York and

Straits, left Singapore for this part on The N. G. I. . . Formida left Singapore

Wednesday, the 14th Dec, at 6 p.m.

for this port on the 19th Dev., and is oxpected here on or about the 24th Deo,

commence on Saturday morning.

REUTER'S TELKORAME,

(SUFFLIED TO TER (CHINA MAIL"

Lospor, 19th December, 1898,

·GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE, The N. Y. K. a. . Riojun Maru iaft Colony in London, defned his task au de- M. Cambon, in receiving the French

Kobe, rin Moji for this poré

un the 18th Dec., and is expected to fending the interests of France by proving arrive here on the 24th De

that the Sonior Unofficial Member of Coun. The a. Koh-i-noor, from Calcutta, left that the internate cf France and Groat Bri-

cil (Hon. P. Chater) could not have

taken a very hearty interest in the matter. aa he is credited with having sold the

land some few months ago. It seems a

8,

Singapore for this port on the mor- tain were not irreconcilable.

ing of 18th Dea. The P. & 0. Co.'s 9.8 Malesa, left Sin- TELEGRAPH ENGINEERS ORDERED

gapore for this port on the 19th Dea.,

TO EGYPT.

Co.'s u. 5. Monmouthshire A strong detachment of telegraph engi sailed from Portland, Or, for Japanneers has been ordered from Aldershot and Hongkong, on the 3rd Dec.

The Austrian Lloyd's e. s. Findabena left for special service in Egypt.

Singapore for this port on the 14th

Dies

P. Elliott, C.B N. Laut, A. Bail,

. O. E. Vreeland, U.S.N., Lieut.

pity that Mr Chater did not make come. The N. U.8.N., Leut, O. E. For, U.S... Lieut.

90 day night, (privato papar)

little effort either to arrange the matter, or R. P. Niblank. 19. N., M. J. P. Morton, Un Yokohama U.S.N., Mr W. L. Littl fold. U.S.N..

give a timely bint of what was imperding. On demand, Jas. Donald, V.8

34% pm. U.8.N.. Mr Lainan, Mis

Jold Leaf, 100 fine, (par taal)... 2.76 The reputation of the worthy Hon. Mambor Belen Penney, Mrs Doertenbach and abild,

Sovereigns (Dank's buying rate). 10.01 for public spiritedness would have gained by Mra B. H. Luce, Roy. M. McKerala, Mrailwer (Der (R).

27 p.. Lisat. P. W. Horrigan,

McKenzie and 2 children; from Yokohama, Box Plan at the CITY HALL SATU-Stoughton, U.S.N., Mra Lelper, Dr Bedion, U.S.N., Dr Jus DIY MIQ" "MONDAY.

L Lodow. Mr T. D. McKay and ser

from Kobu,

Me and Mrs F, X. ü Mies H.

The String Band of H.M.B. Powerful. Mr. SCHOFIELD Carduoting.

Doors Open 8 30 p

Commence

PRICES, Dress Circle, 83 and $9. Svou Maint Stephen, Mr A, B. Whittier,

pares affecting those advancing in life ecour. Pit,

to those having some deliciorgy in the go.

8ur and Sollers in UniformD, Half-

struction of the apes –the many years of || Prica to Pit only,

Era Strain' ending in meinos forms of dinouse. Glaspecially adapted in sooth

to there requiring them wave and preserYO the night,

Constantly recurring beadaches, spalla of fitnesa

es when reading, weak oyas, iha fok- ters canning together; 80% of thems symptoms indio de a declenor in the form of the eye requiring Glüsisi only to correct

and ours.

Hongkong D-cember 21, 1898.

*

140. Whitler, Miss I. Whittier. Mr. O'

2448 Mr and Mrs secrant; from Nagasaki,

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR AMOY & TAMSUI

The Co.'s steamship

Hailoong Captain Rossox, will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 23rd Instant, at 2300 Daylight,

Mr LAZARUS supplies his SPEOTA- CLES only after 'ing the right,

ADVICE FREE.

To-day's Advertisements

GOVERNMENT MOTIFICATION.

No. 666.

THE following Particulars and Coudi.

LAND

PUBIJO AVOTION, to be held on the Spot, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of December, 1533, at 3 p.m., see pabitshed for general information

By Command,

2444

T. SERCOMBE SMITH,

Acting Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,

Hongkong, 10th Dec., 1898.

Particular and Conditions of the Latting by Public Auction Sala, to be held où WRNESDAY, the 28: h day of December, 1898, at 3 p.in., by Order of His Excel. -Jancy the Governor, of One Lot of Crown Land, in the Cotony of Hong. kong, for a term of 75 years.

Purticulars of the Lot.

Locality.

Taguty No. 1325

Rurni

(Baild-

Tapat

34

it. ít.

ft.

Barker

Road, 3g

1er'

Annual

Upset

11125,700 3,084

PUBLIC AUCTION,

DE Undersigned kave received instras tiona to Sell 'by PUBLIC AVOTION, (For Account of the Concerned), pr

FRIDAY,

the 23rd December, 1898, at Noor, at their Sales Boom, Tos HOUSE STRET SUNDRY ENGLISH STORES. Comprising:-

CORNER BEEF, BRAWN, SOUPS, BRALE

For Freight or Passage, apply to“

2445

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & O... General Managers, Hongkong, December 21, 1838 DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWANFOO.

The Co.'s Chartered 8.8, Nanyang, Captain LEHMANN, will tax to despatched for the bare Porte on FRIDAY, the 23rd Fustant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Tassage, apply to Fa

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Oo., General ManuUNTI, Hongkong, Decembar 21, 1898.

SHIPPING.

2418

M

Jenk

* from shanghai

W. Flavel, Missa Flaval (6), Me J.

D. Barretto. Mr A Peterson, U.S.N,, Mra

Buck action, and Mr Chater would thus haes-in a'mgasure, justilled his position as a public leader in Hongkong. As it is, the matter has now been removed from the sphere of action, and we an only game 15 the unsightly scene in the glen, and ponder and lament over official inespacity and unofficial calloustees.

Peterson, Mrz Norrla. Capt. Cunningham, A. S. WATSON & CO., Tay haalth of the Emperor of China is sup and Men Soth-rland.

For Nanyang, from Talwanion, &e, Mias J. Stuart, Kir Nagula, and 9 Ühinese.

DETARTED

for Shanghai, Mr M. McBain, Me T. Okada, Per Empren of Japan, from Hongkong | Mre M. Godfrey, and Me TR Johnson for Yokohama, Mesars Tam Pok Bang and B. H. Smart for Vancouver, Mis L. R. Jühmson; for Victoria, MraˇLam Shing Oboe, Mis Lam Qus! Fong, Mantor Lam Yot, and Me Lum bat; for London, Major: Matthewa, Major G. Bowring, Capt. Carey, and Orpt: B. Benson, Losdos, D: E. E. Hut Shanghind: for

-- BHIPPING REFORTS. The British steamier Hailong reports : Modérata modron, dull cloudy weather, with dritating rain,

The German steamer Nanyang reports: Misty weather, strong N.N.E. wind. -

The Jipres steamer Hongkong Marn reports: Had very strong monsoon and high sean during the pasange,

LIMITED.

· ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

*IMPORTERS OF HIGH-OLABS

BRANDIES.

Hennessy's

Pale, Red Capsule

ན་

Superior Very Old Red Capsule

The British stoamer Suisang reports: B Singapore te Paracels, front' monadon and ma higa aes increpaing, to moderate gale and bigh sea, Ene and ear; Paracala to very Hongkong, fresh N.E; brorge and ses, to moderate N. breeze and . fice and olondy. Now, 11th, possed v.m. Merioneth shire, from Moji for Singapore, off Pulo C Dom T.

The British steamer Thales reports: Facchow to Amang, light N.E. breèse and fine weather; Amey to Ewsżow, light N.E.

Old

Cognac,

Very Old

Liqueur Cognac...

ATERIVATI. December 81. Anping, Chineso str., from Cantou. Bhauzi Briliah ste from Canton...

bretze and fine weather: Bwater to Song, V. O D-Hennessy's kong, light breeze and baby, nearORSÉ Yamashiro Maru, Japaneas str., 1.007 weather. In Foochow B.M.B. Algerine. 3. Jones, Australia and Thursday faland Steamers In Amoy: Hailan, Haloons, and Dec. 12. Fertilizer and General-NIPPON Dagmar, Steamers in Swatow: Hangchers

and Loose?.

YUDEN KAIBUKA.

Balloons, British steamer, 763, A. J. Robson, Tamani, via Amoy and Swatow Dec. 20, Geveral. DonoLAB STEAMERIP Cơ.

Rbani, British steamer, 1,92, Reope, Moji Doc 12, Ove. — JARDINE, BATUAGON & Co.

Keilin, British stoster, 1,080, J. B Harris, Uhinking Dec. 16, General,-Ber TERMICID & SWIEN.

Belgis, British steamer 2,780, J. E. Bioder, R.N.R., San Francisco Nov. 19, vis Gepolulo 28, Yokohama Dec. 10, Kabe 12. Nagasaki 15, and Shanghai 38, Maila and General.-U.. & D. §. §, Co.

dixen, Maji Dar. 12, Coal, Terger & Co. Amigo, Gorman steamer, 771, J. Ben Triumph, German str., 675, A. Rieke, Pakhol and Huikow Dec. 19, General JEBEN & Go

Kenmore, British steamer, 1,224, Alex. Wilis, New York Sept. 30, and tog-pore Des. 10, Gaueral-Cancowaz & Da.

Nanyang German tehmer, 983, Th. 20, Geers-DaUOLAR STEAMSHIP Co. Lohmann, Taiwanfoo Doc, 19, and Amby

CLEARED,

of Barry FINDON HADDOCES, BLOATES Ham, Skolfield, for Boston. PARTE, Lobetz, BORED MEAT, PICKLES, Folans, for New York MACKER, BALKON, HARDIK, VINEGAR, Nestor, for Shinghal Lime Juion; Mans Park. COOGA, MAL, BIQUITA, DUIT; Tobacco, Cass, doo,

-TREMI :-Ân Unpal.

HUGHES & HOUGH, Adustionaars Hongkong: Desember 21, 1898.

2448

Braemer, for Singapore and New York, Thales, for Swator, Hongkong Haru, for Kobe, Drumelton, for New York Kong Bong, for Balgode Benlowers, for Saigon ve Hargohow, for Caniosi, Eband, for Canton,

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close --

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW

Per That a, n 7 30 a., on Thursday,

the 22nd. Des. 18upplementary). SAIGON

For

Por Kong Benas at 10 am, on Thunđays

the 22nd December, gi

For HONGAY-

ола

$18.00

posed to be so bad that he was unable to

worship at the Imperial Temple at the win-

ter solstice as usual.·

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H.E. La Chuan-lin, ex-Viceroy of Szechuan and newly-appointed Governor of Kuang- tung, arrived at Shanghai from Tiontain on the 19th inst, en route for Canton. H. was staying at the Canton Guild on Paling Boad.

The N. P. Co.'s a. a. Ningthose has ne rived at Yokohama from Portland, Or, and leaves for Kobe and Hos Yong on the 15th Dec.

The E. A. §. 8. Co's Ltd... Menmuir, from Sydney, &c. laft Port Darwin on the 10th Dec., for Timor and Hongkong

The N. P. Co. a. Olympia wiled from

Tacomas, for Japan and Hongkong, on the 1st Doo.

The N. P. Co's 9. 8. Glenogle sailed from Tacoma, for Japan and Hongkong, va the ith Dex.

Lastest Advices,

The N. Y. K. . . Miki Mart left Moji, for this port on the 20th Dec, and expected to arrive here on the 25th The N. Y. K. a. Oni Mara left Kobe,

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via Moji, for this port on the 20th Dec, at noon, and is expected to The F. & O. Co.'s s. a. Pechauer left

arrive bere on the 27th Dec,

Singapore for this port on the 20th Dec., at 1 p.m.

On Page 5 will be found some Kipling

THE P. and T. Times reports that large numbers of letters, both business and Silhouettes. private, from Tientsin for home have gone astray this year, and it seems to be believed that the trouble is due to the present inevitable custom of sending them to Hongkong with undefaced postage stamps

on them.

Tas colliery at Linthi has achieved a record by putting out 2,080 tons of coal in 22 hours

The Kusutapao says that a party, of French angineers, has been trying to work.

gold mine in Ningyuanfy, Szechuan.

A HOCEBY Match, Chib v. Maxims, will take place to-morrow, 22nd, on the olub -21,00 ground, at 4.30. The Maxim Team will To-MORROW afternoon on the Happy Val- consist of Messrs Brown, Ellis. Gerrard, ley, the Hongkeng Footbal! Clab will play Head, Hooper, Morral, H. Grant Smith, the Band of the King's Own Regiment 1. Grant Smith, Stevens and Wodehouse. Kick-off at a quarter-part four. The fol 24.00 The Following are expected to play for lowing will play for the Club: Messrs. the Club Meaers Bowley, Davies, Mill-Jamoa, Fincknay, Danby, Kew, Howard, ward, Morah, Mancantali, Owen, Row Lowe, Looker, Mackay, Yulo, and two croft, Robinson, Thrupp and Another.

Finest Very Liqueur Cognac, 1872. Vinage, Red Capsule 36.00

--Finest Very Old Liqueur Cognac, 1802 Vintage

The Saritary Board will most to-mor. row, Thursday, 22nd December, at 415 P.,

others.

Tas final match in the Polo Tournament for the Hon. F H May's Cup will be played on Friday next between teams. -re--

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Order of the Day-Conditions of Seav. presenting the Royal Navy and the Royal

Artillery Teams enging Contracte for the Villages,

Agenda-1. Bubonic Plague Returna

Princ Henry from Bombay for November 8th to 21nk, Capt. Lambton 48.00 1898 2. Mortality Retorns for the Co Conde, Hardingo

ROTAL ARTILLERY, 4 Cays ain Buruby 3. Mr Loring

2. Capt. Simonds.

lony of Hongkong for the week ending Capt. Smith Dorrien 1 Mr Hudson All our Brandy is guaranteed December 10th, 1898.

Per Hermes, si 10a.m., on Thursday, the to be FURE COGNAC, the difference Tax Rey, G. B. Vallangs, Chairman,

22nd December.

For SHANGHAL---

the 22nd December, Par hann, 2.30 p.m., on Thorsday,

Per hampoo, at 2.30 p.m, on Friday,

the 23rd December.

For SWATOW & SHANGHAL

It is not often (mys the Singapore Free

and

in price being merely a question S. Institute, acknowledges with thanks

the

of

age and vintage.

res) that the general publie gets & Queen's Counsel'sopinion for nothing. Mr Francis, QC, at Hongkong, in the caso, 'Emsley », Robinson, lays down what comitates in toxication. He said:

Smaller quantities and sample

Per Choyang, at 5 p.m., on Thursday, bottles will be supplied at pro

be 22od December.

For KOBE & YOKOHAMA,

Per Hiroshima Mar, at 9.30 p.m., on portionate wholesale rates.

Thursday, the 22nd December.

MAILB

THE UNITED STATES PACKET.*** We only guarantes our Wines

will dispatched on

following donations

The Wardroom Offcers of H.M.S.

Tamar, Rattler and Figay.56

Some Wardroom Ofoers of H.M.S.

∙Bargeur

Deputy Inspector General T..

Bolster, Netizen im Offertory at Kowloon Torpedo

Depot Colonial Evati, P..O., China arišan

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THE CHANNEL SQUADRON, Admiral Sir H. Rawson has been placed

in command of the Chanel quadroth.

For

FOOCHOW BACES. (Special Telegram to the N.-0. Daily News.") SECOND DAY. Wednesday, 14th December, 1888. L-Tas Clua "Crs-Valuo $100,

Subscription Griffins of this Meeting. Weights as per scald. Wincers of one race 7 Ibu. extra, two or more races 12 lbs: extra. Entrance 85.-Seven Fur long...

Sancho Baikal Arbitrator

Time, Suries, Osona. 2-TRE FOOCKOW St. Leon Sweep-

atake of $15 each, with 8100 added. First pony to receive 70 per cent, Second pony 20 per cent, and Third pony 10 per cent. For China ponies that have never bean raced previous to the 1st January, 1898 Weight 10st. 10 lbs. Wimmers of one tace & lbs, extrą, two or more races. 10.a. extra-One mile and three quar- tera.

Pluta

Time, mina. 13. 3-Tur

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HALKWAN CUP.--Passented. Value Tia. 100. For all Chinese ponies, Weights as per scale. Wizuees at this Meeting & lbs. extra for sich race won. -Once round.

Siriu

Herimit.

Time, Imín. 2kseisi..

-THE HONGKONG Oor-Valua. $200, For all Chins Penico, Weights as par scale. Subscription Griffins of the Meet ing allowed 71b Winners it this Mest ing 7bs. extra Entranco $10-One mile and a half

Memo

•Tolado *****

New Moon

Tune, 2mins. 29neis, (1)

with 5.THE WINTER STAKES.--01 86 each

850 added. For Subcription Griffins of this Meeting. Weights na permán le Winner 10 lbs, extra Previous non- starbers 10 lbs, exim.Once round and•— Listance.

Sarisho. Ither.

*****

Time, Imin, 41ssat 6.THE COMPRARCE'S CUP-Presented. Value First Pony Second Fany 8, and third Feny For Subscrip tion Griftios of this Meeting. Weights As per scale. Winner 7 lbs. extra, of 2 or more Races 10 lbs. extra.Freylous non-starters ?ibe, extra. A. forced on. try of 810 each.--One mile.

Dictator

Jedini

Time, Smink, 10 secs. 7-In Foronow STAKES-Of $10 each with 360 added, divided 70, 20, and 10 per cent to the First, Second, and Thind The military definition of drank, my

Ponies. A borced entry for all China Lord, is when you fall down on the ground Popics entered as this Zineting, except and hold tight to prevent yourself tumbling

those notared only for the Hacke, and optional for Subscription · Griffins.. up again."

Pas per sale, one mile and

quarter.

Nebula Pluto

It is not stated whether Mr Francis personally", knows what it is to be there,

When Atkins

New Moon

Venue St the Docks --AKowloombat Me Francis has been in the army, and The Rio de Janeis, ll be dekat of and Spints to be genuine when Ladero Pons, HLG.M., Kaiser, Hong-is therefore aware of what the military Time, 2mins. Disecs,

THURSDAY, the Ead December, bought direct from us in the tong. Chwisha, Ask, Bygio, H.LG.M.G. standard is in sinh cases, with Mails for Bhanghai, Japan, Ban

More, BI.G.MS: Gaton, H.I.G.M.Sworthy lad, comes before his kind hearted Handlein, Pero, &c., which wil Fespoisso, the United States Canada, Colony or from our authorised Kaiserin Augusta, Haiphong.

Colonel at orderly room, on a charge of WEXY Minsy Lightens His Labour

When be alzikes a lode. al øping in a tikisha un bis way home over. night to Tanglin, hà can now in his datenos - "Dan sin” no good o' bua" bukward in dis quote an eagnac lawyer, qui pland that he life," said Uncle Eben. De parrot ain't a very smart bird. Bar to managan puania) Promo and Cabin Plance are inval. did not hold on to the ground to keep him contor by gila su da para to abis Aid Pary (Hot Robinson Piano Có, I self from falling up naslietas, to bin Tagu,

nload as follows ---**

which will be

10.80 Degistry owoc Agents at the Coast Porte,

11:00 AM. Fost Office clonon, but Carrese AS, WATSON & Co., LIMITRU,

bondence may be posted on board the ↑

Fisket with Late: Fue of 20 öents Entra

Forlags until the time of departure.

Quens à Zoud Coversti

Grimopoklon.--Pakaban, Hankow.

lverdon-Picciola, lolasi.