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HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
ASPALHERE I NO COMPETITION 1 TOMORROW, the Riser having bran placed at the diapossi of the ROYAL Exdikaans.
OITY BALLA
Under the distinguished Patronage of Vies- ·|
Admiral Sir MoYARD HOBART * Saryoun: K.QK, RN. By kind Peruiarion of Captain the Hos. BIDVGETA LATO, and Oficer of HME, POWERFUL
TEE AMATEUR DRAMATIO O
HAMS. Powerful."
In the NAUTICAL MUSICAL "BURLESQUE,
Entitled
AMIS. MISSFIRE,
CHANGE ROUNDS.
O MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1888. The whale Ocncluding with, the Realitis
Tableaux
(1) RESET FOR ACTION. (2) Bar Scara,"
DEATH OF NELSON
The String Band of H M.S. Powerful. Mr. Sexortalo Conducting
Panra Open 8 30 pas, Commouce p.m. Box Plan at the City HAL en SATU DAY and MADAX..
PLICFS Dress Cirolo, and $2.
Pit, 31.
Sullore and Soldiers la Uniform, Half- Prien to Pir only.,
MOWBRAY -NORTHCOTE,
Hoy Borstary Hongkong, Decembar 28, 1889,
$45
of
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THE CHINA MAIL.
Vesely Advertised es Loading,
Australian Paris moen Taiguan (1)anjši Australian Home Out Maru (1), Bromon# Paris of Cal Pelnu Esinrich ()... Genos and Hembargihiris (3) Hamburg und Antwarp Axturla (0) Sapismom]?
! | Dam of Zagning...
Butterfold & Batre, Don, 98, at noon Nippon Yenon Kalebs Des. 80, até pim. Narddantzakiar Lloyd Jan 4, stå min. Carlosits & Co About Jan. 8. Carlowite & Couponu About Jan, 18. Habes and Hamburg. oldalberg (P) Carlowita & Co.
Abont Dan. 81.
28.
At ROOD. Gibb, Livingsten & Co. Deo, Raburamu FREN London via Singapore. Elphinstons (6)...
Jan. (0).... Arnhold, Racborg 06. About London
Deo. 89. About Deo. 24, at noon.
Sumatra
TE MANAGER and ENGINEER
the Foxow Tra IMPROVEMENT Pandan & Ports of Oloromandal (0)................P. & 0. 6. M.. LIMITED, will be disengaged in January
Next. Open to engagemont.
Apply to P. 9. R., 2174
Cace of Tal Oprior
NOTION TO MARINERS.
-
Batterbald & Spice HotBold &
Dee 20.
About London
Dean bar $8.
ST, At Loadas, v. Baex Cana Hector (0)
•Menils.9KU6791}|
Baugkiang (0)
DrGamber Exiles (Shewan. Tomes & 0 Dec. 27, at 4 pm. Mandia Banki Mari (8) Nippon-Yusen Kaishe. Dec. 24, at 4 pm. M'reliler, London, de Maria & Landor. Hakata Maru (Sippon Yusen Kaisha Jan, 8, at F:12. Marallos v. Extron..rusat Simons ()..............Msageries Maritime Doo. 31, at neon.
Deo. 28. at
28, at noon. New York.F.SueO
Dodwell, Carlill & ******** Simon & Co...
17. Bazar Car{{B81/10 (0) Butterfeld & RED 99%
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ENTRANOL TO KISUTSCHOU BAY | Nagasaki, Koba & Y'a Rohilla (3) MINKOOP, & 1. E. & au burt Jun. 15. NOTICE foreby Giyan that an and New York,s,Su€¢ Fardine, Matheson&C About Dec. 24.
After the 20 h of December, 1898, Risth. Oder FILED WHITE LIGHT wil be orbited from the Bacon, a sated on the Island of TROHALIENTAV, at the Entrance in KIAUTE HOU Bay,
Now-York. New York.
Raus
Ningpo and Shanghai Bugan (3)
nd, Oreg......
San
(*)
Oby (1)..
Dego 7. Japs........
The Light has toen ezag'ed PRO-. Francisco, 7. Japs BIGNAL LIGHT, and will show 200 degrees. Francisco, V. Japa Aates (1)..... VINIONAL
of White Fixed Tight, viciula 10 miles.
The position of the Lighin, according to the Bh Admiralty, Canr. No. 1985, Latitude 36.53.3 North Longitude, 120.53 East of Gronwich,
1
DA F. Q. NIELOFF.
7.
Quick despatob Arnhold, Barberg&Co. Quick despatch, Battereld & Swire... Dec. 84, at 5 p.m. Dodwell, Ogrlill & Co. Jan. 28, at noon. Butterfeld & Swire... About Jan. 14. 0.8 8. Co. Jap. 6, at jo, Paolfie Mail S. 5. Co. DAL 28,- -st noop.
Nippon Yusen Kaleh. Doo 90, ...Butterdeld & Swire... Dec, 24, at B p.m
S. Fraticisco. Japan America Mara (Toyo Kison Kalbe... J. 14, at noon.
Washington. Biojan Mara
Seattle. W
p.m
Whampoa fat. & O. 8. N. 90&bout Dec. 94
Churan
()
2. & &0. 8. N. Oo... About Doc, 27.
S'hal,N'ki, K'nde Wran Balagos 14248270
Imperial Gown Consel. Colbo & B'bay Bike Maru (1) Nippon Yasus Kaisha. Dee 27, at noon.
talla,
T-
Hongkong, Desember 23, 1898.
LIMITED.
The Procals of the Entertainment will be given to Naval Charitka.
Hongkong D.nber 22, 1898.
THEATRE
3448
ROYAL,
CITY HAL. L.
TUR HONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMA TI OLUB,
will prednen & Pantomime en l'ež, THE YELLOW DWARF,
Barlequin the Kurve of Hearts,
FAIR PRINO ESS.'
the the fallu ing dates to THUR DAY 1 January, 1888 SATURDAY, 7!! MONDAY K WEDNESDAY, 11th SATURDAY,
14th
1
Th
字
15
This Parent fin the Theatre will be Openud on snay, 22nd Decembar, at 10.md Shave b n hơ Booked from 70 A.m. to 4 rum, very di Bandayı and General Holidaya všempted,
E. V. MITCHELL, Bro. Seoretary, Hongkon, Docember 7, 1898.
$920
Intimations.
EYE-SIGHT.
Mr. N. LAZARUS, Ceoulist-Optician, of Ioncian and Calatts, may be consalted for S KOTAOLES at
FLETCHER & O...% PHARMACY, '
(Opporite the Honozona Hotal). Business Hours
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
་་ 4་
A great proportion of cataracts and dis. enkes affecting these advancing in life odeur
to
three having ama dalinionoy la the oop. struation of the erom-the many years of Eye Strain ending in serious forms of dinoase. Olzares specially ‹ dipted in youth to those requiring them save and preserve the sight,
Constantly recurring beadnolies, spells of dimness when reading, weak eyes, the lat- tore tancing together any of these symptoms indin sten deficiency in the form of the eye requiring Glasses only to onerect and care.
Mr LAZARUS app'te his SPECTA. OLES voly after tealing the sight.
ADVIOR FREE.
2369
CHĄS. J. GAUPP & Co., Chronometer, Watch & Olook Makers, 'Jewellars, Gold da Silversmiths. AUTIOAL, BOIENTIFIC AND
METEOROLOGICAL
VOMENTS.
ÜRLERALTED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES. Rischin's Liquid AND OTHER COMPAQUEN, ADMIRALTY & IMRAY ORARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS.
English Froven & HIROTRO-PLATED WARE, Christofle & O«,'s Ezzorro-PLATED WARE, GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY
in great variety DIAMO DS
AND
DIAMOND JEWELLERY, A plonālā Onllestion of tàn Lates! Lonto PETERNA, at wwwu moderate price. 92
CARMICHAEL & BARLOW, Consulting Engineers and Surmagars, 18, PRAYA CENTRAL
and
3, DOUGLAS LANE.
NEW AND SECOND-HAND LA UNGHER FOR SALE
SIONS and Specifications for all DNS of Stormshipa; Launches e spasiality. Now Work and Bapaics auper- viced.
Telegram: CARMICHAEL' Hongkong. Telephone No. 111.
H. F. CARMICHAEL, B. J. BARLOW. Finnekana. December 8. 1898 BID U
Sido
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI
The Co's Stormship
Whampo
Captain Sara will be despatched as above TO- MORROW, the 24th Instypt, st. pm
For Freight or Pasage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SVIRE, Agents.
8408
Hongkong, Desember 29, 1809.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED
FOR NINGPO & SUAN BAL
The On.'s Steamship
a
Hum Osptain Frazizz, will he
despatched ashore TO- MORROW, the 24th Ïnatout, at 9 p..
For Froight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Hongkong. December 23, 1898. 2427 DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
Ayeses.
FOR SWATOW,-AMOY AND TAMSUI
The Co's Steamehlp
Buimun. Captain Doceras, will be despatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 25th Instant, si Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply tỏ
2432
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,, General Managers. Canton, December 29, 1898, THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP
www
QOMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR MANILA (D'RECT),
Tac Co.'s Steamship
Tailet, Captaia H. Rock, will be despatched for the above Port on TUESDAY, the 27th Instant, et 5
This Steamer has Accommodation for Paszongora.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, December 18, 1898.
2469
EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR KOBE (DIRECT.)
***** Jardins, Mathaaon&Co Dec. 24, at noon,
Penang & O'tta Splaang (0) ................. S'pore, Stang & 8'haye Bausang ()...... Swatow, Amoy & Taui Haiman (0) -·*|-· Tacoma (Wash.), &c... Fenogle (*). Fannouver (B.d.), & Brapress of China(0)....,
BHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. Dreamber 99,
Jardine, Matheson&Co Dec, 24, at noon. ................ Douglas Tapesik & Co. Deo, 35, daylight.
Dadwell, Carlill & 05 Jan. 10, at noon. Janadian P'io R. Cu..Jso. 18. at noon.
Gianortney, British str., 1,949, Frakes, Amay December 2, GeneralJARDINE, MARREDON & do.
Brechdale. American barque, 1.800, R. A. Encz, New York Juna 26, Qaso-01- STANDARD OIL CO.
*** Fndtraní. Britlab steamer, 9.026, Trotter, New York Nov, 28, and Gingapore Doo 14 Horralne.-Jandise, Matrilon & do. Prea, Norweder str. 700, E. Thors lanes. Bengkok Dro. 13, Bise,- Banting, ROACHMANN & MESEBIZ.
-Holstein, German aty., 1,109. M. Iplond, Baigon December 17, Rica.—Japa¤N & O. Decemtor 93.
Wingang, British str., from Cantai. Tuiskun, Chinean ets, from Canton,
Bike Mara Japanera steamer, 2,245, P. Halatrem, Kujchinurga Deo. 18, Coal -MITRUT BUSSAN KAISHA.
Balmus, Beltisk pr., CRG, J Douglas, Tameu: Dec. 20. Amoy 91, and 3watow 29, General.DoveLAN STEAMSHIP Co.
Enimberg, German str., 624. A. Hansen, Hongay Dec. 20, Coal-JENSEN & Co.
Literal, Portuguese gunbost, 653. Hon- rique de Castro Carvalhoes & Athayde, Masan Dec. 29.
Wong, British-str., 1,197, R. Jobus, Tlantain and Chefeo Deo, 18, Peanuts JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Kong, British air.. 1,027, E-J. Taðd, Chinktang Dec. 19, General, JARDINE, MATHERON & Co.
Sanuki Maru, Japanese str., 9,68), TV. Towns and Shimonoseki Dec: 11, General, -NIPPON YOXEn Kaisha.
dates, Howallan steamer, 3,508, G. G. Track, San Francisco Nov. 15, and Yoko bama Deo. 19, Mail and General.-P. M. B. 8. Co
Bungkiana, British steamer, 994, C. B. N. Dodd, Manila Dec. 20, General,-Bur- TERFIELD & SWIRL.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:—
For SINGAPORE,
EOURABAYA.-
BAMARANG &
Par Fanong. at 10 a.m., on Saturday,
the 24th December.
MEMUS, FOR TO:MORROW, shipping. Nagy sokupilah Mail Eisamor losyna för
Forts of Call and Europe."
·Hopuli ng loaves-for-litralia and
Noon-Fayaang leaved for “onzibaya. Ep-Hunan leaves for Bhenghat” 8p.#mpos leaves for Bhanghai, Sanaki Maru leaves for Mare meille, de
Miscellaneous. Goods per Prins Heinrich undelivered
after this date subject to rant,
General Memoranda. TaCRIDAY, December 30-
Sp.m-Auction of Leasehold and Re clamation Property, at No. 8, Pray Contral, MoxnAY, December 20-
Goote per Indus unclaimed after Noon,
this date, subject to rent. Goods per Hongkong · Maru undelivered
after this date subject to rent. Insurance Offices alose, Losal Banks close.
.-Performance of A. D. C. of the H.M.S. Powerful, in the City Hall. TURADAY, December 27
Goods par Strisang undelivered after
this date subject to rant. Inaumanoo Oflcas close.
Incal Banky close.
WEDNESDAY, December 28
9
p.m.-Auction of Crown Land at Barker Road.
Goods per in
r Vindobona undelivered after this date subject to rent. TRUBADAT, December 20-
Noon-Meeting of Shareholders of the
Great Eastern and Caledonian Gold Mining Co., Ltd., at the Registared Office of the Company, T, Queen's Road Central.
Exchange
Horozove, Degember 29, 1893.
For
SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL- JUTTA
in Londen
Bank, Wire,
啪
1/11
11
On demand,
104
51
20 days' dight
Par Bulang, at 10 am, on Saturday,
the 24th Decembar,
For
NINGPO & SHANGHAI... Par-nos, 2 90 p.m., on Saturday,
the 94th December.
For BHANGHAL-
Par Whamgion at 1.00 p.m., on Satur.
der, the 24th December
Ovalita,
4 months' eight, 11/11/
Documentary, montka' eight, ...3/1. On Parts--
On damand,
Credits, & monthe' sight,
On Berlin-Demand.
Per han, at 5.80 pirs, on Saturday.in
the 24th December.
| For SHANGHAI. —
New York
On demand,
11
ม
TH
"Credits, fi) days' aighten
Per Wingang, at 3.80 sim., on Saturday, On Bombay
the 24th Decem bor.
For SWATOW & SHANGHAI ---
Per (lovang, at 3:30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 24th December.
For WUOHOW...
Per Kongak, at 5 p.m. on Saterday
the 24th December.
For SWATOW, SINGAPORE & BANG-
KOR.
Par Demange, at & a.m., on Sunday
the 25th Decembar,
For NAGASAKI, KORE & YOKOHAMA. Per Rohilla, at 9 a.m., on Monday, the
2
26th December.
Wire
On demand,
L
On Caloutta
Wind,
demand,***
On den On Singapor
On Shangbai--
3.67
.... 9.69 ..9.03
*. 1461 ... 147
1464 ... 147
114
On demand, ***
BLA
Oa
n demand,
80
Ou demand.
Ja
Gold Leaf, 100 fine, (par bael).
sight, (private paper)... 28 Tokobama On demand,
Sovereigns (Bank's buying mats)
For SINGAPORE, COLOMBO & BOM-la (s
BAY,-
Per Müke Meru, at- a.m., on Tuesday.
the 27th Donembore
For MANILA...
Per Bilgi, nt 9 m., on Tuesday, the
27th December.
MAILS BY THE DANISH PAOK--- The British Contract Paskot romandel
S. D. Carlton, American ship, 1,788. The Amsbury, New York July 8, Karostne Oil, -STANDARD 011 Co.
DEPARTURES. December 22. Kreyser, Rasatan cruiser, for Singapora.
December 28.
Nanyang, for Swalew. Triumph, for Haihow. P. O. Elo,for Bangkok, Haloong, for Amey Unity, for Port Arthur. Pindehona, for Yokohama. Captain SCHAW, will be Tientsin, for Canton. deapatahed for the above Port on WEDNESDAY, the 28th Inatant, at Neou,
The Steamablo
Menmuir,
for Cantou.
Kofang for Canton,
Trigoria, for Balik Papan.
for Shanghai. Mare, fax Shanghai.
This well-known Steepier inspecially fittert me, for Nagasaki,
for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Chamber, which ensures the supply, of Fresh Provisions, foe, &c., throughout the voyage.
This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric Lighti
A duly qualified Bargeon is carried. For Freight or Panags, apply m
OIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 23, 1898,
Woung
for Canton. Ching Ping, for Canton. Pronto, for Macos,
Kansu, for Shanghai. Liang, for Canton.
OLEARED.
feloni, for New York. 2459 Ballberg, for Haiphong. Indranu, for Shanghai. Clara, for Haiphong.. Pasang, for Singapore, Wingsang. for Sharghai. Bikesan aru, for Katabinetzu, Samuti Mark, for Singapore and London, Hiroshima Mama, for Kobe, Glenartney, for slogapore and New York.
UNITED STATES AND CHINA-JAPAN STEAMSHIP LINE.
FROM NEW YORK AND STRAITS.
MEE
Steamship Indrani having aurivad from the above Ports, Cousigrees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk. into the Godowns of the Horezone AND KOWLOON WHARE AND GODOWN Co., Lan, et Kowloon, whence delivery may be, ob
P THE. YANGT 8tained.
BY
with
E. II. PANKED,
SKETCH MAPS.
PRICE,
$1.60.
CONTESTA: The Yang-tse Gorges and Rapids in Hu-po. The Rapids of the Upper Ying-tao.
The Vademecum of the Traveller through the Gorge of the Great River Special Observation.
A Journey in North Bs Ohfaan.
Nan-ch'usu and the Kung-t'an Elver.
Up the Kia-ling River.
The Great Salt Walls,
Forth Kwel Chod.
The Wilds of Ha-pat.
Ex Obfpan Plants.
Orders for Coples will be resolved by Mesari Lama, UnaWFORD & Oo, and Mears. Kitty & Waxan. Limited.
WASHING BOOKS.
(In English and Chinus.) 17ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the nee
W
"if Ladlas and Gentlemen, can Dow be had at kalu Ofiok-Pelos, 31 inch.
Uniwa Main Ola,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary ba given before | Noơn, TO-DAY.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
Por Glenartney, from Amoy, MessrE Kertzetom and Graham.
Per Holstein, from Saigon, 270 Chinese, Per Haimus from Tameni. Me and Birs Hansen, Bir Willlame, and 82 Übinase.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
Uergo remaining undelivered after the 20th Instant will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Consignees are requested to present all Claims for damages and/or shortages not later than the úth Proximo, otherwise thay The British steamer Haimun report: will not be recognised.
Strong N.E. monsoon increasing to a gale,
The British steamer Glenartney reports = Strong mouscou, bigh now, fios close wa ther.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by | with heavy following sea, thick hany woa- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.;. ther; latter part, fresh N... gale and
ázenta
heavy following sas, ne hizy weather. Hongkong, December 93, 1898, -
2455
KAMBLE THROUGH SOUTHERN
FOR MOBA
By M. G. TAYLOR,
With Woodgers,
[Reprinted from the China Reviews]
One of the Best Sketches of Formosa IAt
*juk wriblem.
May be hadPrios, $1-at Modern. Tärn, CRAWFORD & Oo,'2" and Masaze. Krity & Wales, Lawrzan, Hongkong; also, Mz, H. MoaLn, Amòy
The Hawaiian steamer data reports: Experienced heavy Westerly gates from 180 Went to :16 Best; fair weather thence to Yokohama strong B.W. winds along the Coast of Japan, Levin Japan, strong winds to port
The British gainer Sungkiang reporta Birong N.E.. winds, high sea and slear weather.
POST OFFICE NOTICES, MAITH will close-
For SINGAPORE,
Por Bamberg, at 9.30 a.m., on Saturday,
the Sătit Thaembar.c
Por Glammey, at 3.30 pm on Saipe
day, the 14th Papomber,
will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 24th December. with Mails for the
|
dige l'ha publication of this is commenced | **CHEM-HIATURE (and others) will And 44.00 .m
an interest in Black Bishop'a' Chrtitions atory on Paga 5
The China Mail.
-MONOKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1398.
Tan departus of the N. Y. E. . . Januki Aforu, Captain W. Townend, for London, ko., is postponed until à pan, te-mRITY, the Béth instant.
LOVAL AND GENERAL
#TEAMERS PASSED BUEZ CANAL,nafcation which appears amongst to-day's
Wa call the attention of shipmasters to the
advertisements with regard to the new light
(SUPPLIED THROUGH REUTEL), OUTWARD | HOUwn :-Romailua, Nov. 1
Auria, Bertasig, 18; Oanfa, Nintake, at the entrance to Klangbau Bay, 291 Quela, Malcom, Trieste, Bandell, Do. rathen Rickmers, 58; Kintuch, Las, luer, Des. 2 Canton, Tantalus Of Indrala Sikh Socotr
otra, Babelsburg, Pindimer, 9 Patrocina, Forman, Ister, 19; Sanda, Finebrunch, 18; Glenea, Presiasen Attrickdale, Stolberg, 20. HouWARD BOUND- Nurnberg. Sachsen, Sydney, Dec. 2: Ghasse, 9; Caledonia, 19; Candia, 16; Andalusia, 20.
Mats.
The P. & O. Co.'s a. a. Chim, with the ENDLER MAIL of 27th Nov, left in. gapore on Monday, the 18th Deo., at 4-p.an.. and may be expected hare on or about Sunday, the 25th Deo. This
Tan Post Office will be closed by Monday and Tuesday, the 98th and 27th lust, and on Monday, the 2nd January, except from 8 to 9 a.m. Letters for Hongkong, Ponk and Kowloon may be posted up to 2 a.m. The night box will be kept open. The Money Order Office will be entirely closed.
Ws' letter on the destruction of Glericaly comes too late in the day. The act of Vandalism has been committed, and as the Gevornment does not appear to take any
Packet brings replies to letters descern in the matter, nothing further can be done. In Hongkong, the Government patched from Hongkong on 25th Oct, The D. & O. Co.'s . B. Ooptic, with the is all powerful, although; at times, it accníh
AMERICAN MAIL loft Yokohama on impotent enough. Monday, the 19th Doo, at daylight, and may he expected here on or about the 28th De
The P. M. 9. 8. Oo's Oity of Peking, with mails &c. left Ban Francisco for this port via Honolulo, YokohamZA, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Bhanghel, on the 15th Dec. The 1 & 0. Co. n. a Peshatur left
Singapore for this port on the 20th Deo.. at 1 p..
The P. M. s. a. Co.'s chartered steamer
Shantung, with maila &., has arrived. at Yokohama, and loft for this port on the morning of 29nd Des „Įrin Kobo.
Sisemiera Hopected.
The Radnorikira, from London, has left Singapore and is due hers on or About the 2nd Deo. The N. G. I. a, a Formida left Slagapore for this port on the 10th Dea., and is expected hero pa or about the 24th
Doo.
The N. Y. K. ■. «. Rishin Meri loft Kobo via Moji for this purt on the 18th Dec., and is expected to arrive here on the 24th Das
The N. Y. K. a. s. siki Maru Joft Mol. for this port on the 20th Dao., and is expected to arrive hore on the 25th Dec
The N. Y. K. a. a. Omi Marri loft Kobe, vin Moji, for this port on the 30th Dec, at Doon, and is expected to Brrive here on the 27th Dea.
Tee Band of The King's Own" will play
the following Programme at the Offvera' Moan, Murray Barracks, on Saturday even- ing next, at 8p.m.
Chriatzman Samle (549). "Elsen Holy Mabel'
a) The Fat Nawell") King
Акв
gore (Burhoniam Foto)..." Nasareth.....ourse
Spanish Chaut, Ati, Harija, t Faalaala......nte Tide" in Andy Ripping
on Adde with me and, Terrak
100p Haye The Queen,
AT the regular meeting of the Victoria Lodge No. 1023, held last evening, the Patriot Grand Mazier, Right War, Bro O. P. Chator, accompanied by the offionen of the District Grand Lodge of Hongkong and South China, attended and installed as Wor. Master Bro, 0. W. Spriggs. The following offcore were inverted --Berlor Warden, Bro. K. W. Moansey: Junior Warden, Bro. F. D. Goddard; Treasurer, Bro. A. V. Apear; Secretary, War. Bra. A. O'D. Gourdin; Senior-Descon, Bro, J. H Underwood; Junior Descon, Bro. 0, F. G. Grimble, Dirooter of Cara- monies, Bro S H. Joseph; Innor Gaard, Dro, W. M. Humphreys; Steward, Bro. Wm. Whiley; Tyler, Bro. J. R. Grimble.
more word of the British barque Glinkusį. ley, of Liverpool, which foundered at ses on June 4. Captain ET. Amsbury, master of the S. D: Carleton, states that he left New York on July 9, and passed the Island Tristan de Cunts on September 19 Two.beats came off to the chin besine the catel and second officers of the Glenhuntley, of Liverpool, which foundered off the island, and the crew landed all safe. The Chenhuntley left New York on March 31. and was bound for Fremantle, Australia. The NP. Co.'s... Jucos has arrived Thero was plenty of provisions on the at Yakobama, and salted for. Tscou isiend, except ten, coiste, sugar and-Sður, on the 23rd Deo.
The s. a. Koh-i-ur, from Caloutts, left
Singapore for this port on the morn 1% pm,
ing of 18th Dec.
THE American ship $. D. Carleton, which The P. & 0, Cosa. Malacou, left Sin-arrived today from New Yark, bringe some -8% pm.
gapore for this port on the 19th Dec, at 1 pm. Tha N. P. Co.'s 9. Munmouthshire Bailed from Portland, Or., for Japan 32% pm
and Hongkong, on the 9ril Deo. 858.75 The N. F. Co.'s a Ningshou ar rived at Yokohama from Portland, ...810.04
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arrived at Nagasaki at 7 o.m., on Frites, coffee, sugar, tobacco and seep ashore. day, the 23rd Deo, and will leave at The second officer came to Hangkong on p... of same day for Shanghai,the S. D. Carleton, having lost all his
where the is due to arrive at 11 on Sunday, the 28th Dec.
3.D.,
Ta great whitewashing act has been done, and, as canal, reflects great credit on all parties concerned.
A men of war was due clothes and effects. at the Teland on the following month from Caps Town. There were 87 people on this
Island.
Tux Hongkong Old Volumes, Society open- Tax Japanese steamer, Yayeyamat, which
ed their season last, evening by a concert was sunk the other day in collision at Moji,
given in St. George's Hall. Owing to in- was fonacily the British steamor Flintshire. disposition, Sir Henry Blake and Sir John
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The Chinese at Shanghai report that Teen,Carrington were unable to be present, and Provincial Treasurer of Kwangtung, who there were several other leiding men of the
There was, however, has been recalled to Paking, is wanted' by Colony absent.
the Empress Dowager for his reforming fairly good attendance. The proceedings proclivities.
wore more of the nature of a drawing room entertainment then of a public concert, THE appearance of the American flag on Mr F. Poroy Harrold sang An, Old Gur- the Indo-China steamer Viksung has attrac-den in a very tasteful manner, and Mra ted a good deal of notice. These changes Buttanshaw rendered with much feeling a A of fing an British steamers may be regarded pretty little song entitled Unless."
as signs of the times following upon the thrilling resitation, The Postman's Story,' American acquisition of the Philippines, was much appreciated by the audience, Miss Gaspar, a young vocalist, made her debut ou the Hongkong concert plat-
The Band of the King's Own' will play the following Programme at the Office fort in La Serenata. This lady has a
Mex, Murray Barracks, tonight, at 8 p.m.: Qvesturs -----.
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· very sweck soprano voice, which, although not heard to best advantage owing to the effects of a slight cold, was a decided treat.. In response to an enthusiastic encore, Miss Gaspar gave a bright little song, which she rendered with delightful crispness. The -old favourite, Mr C. H. Grace, was in his
element in Retournelle, given with his
the Hongkong F.C. played the land of the
paual artistic finish. Miss: Murray Rain King's Own Regiment. The match was a
received a great ovation for her studied very poor one, there being an almost total rendering of the well-known song. * When absence of the first principles of the See the Heart is young.' Mr E. L. Hunter's. 48.00 ker game. Whatever little science there mellow tenor vetoa won board to fine ad
may have been was entirely on the side of vantage in I'll sing Lace songs of Araby," the soldiers, for the little fishes of the Mre Bathgato gava a clover execution of Club'e contre forward and the left half; in the punoforte solo by Schumann, entitled no way redeemed the Club's play. Going Des ábende Grilles. Fair is my Love: off with a surprising rush, the Club, through
was pleasingly rendored by Mr H Lows, was the first to scure; but after this Green, and Miss Gaspar concluded the the soldiers had nearly the whole of the proceedings with a feeling readoring of play, winning by goats to 1. The oors might have been anything up to 12 goals to
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