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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES. Bigtor Salira's opera Belvaggin” has been produced at Tevine with much mypocau,

An American tezer, Mr. Henry Beaufield, bas actored a decided success at the Teatro Nuova

of Pisa.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

(Continued from fari: pano.) The Gorman bark Two repuris late Bangkok on 7th April... In the Gulf of Siam had mode- rate S., and Bastorly ads. Pussed Polo Obi on 18th April. Along the Cones of Cambog moderate §.B. vinde,, „Pasta Cape Padaran. on 24th April; from thence to Paracels had light South and B.W. winds; from thence till the 6th May strong N.B. winds; thenon varia A new bomedy ma bean finished by Dr. ble-wide and anluust. Anchored in the Lyes Westland Merton for Mr. Sothern, in which | moon Pass on the evening of the 7th instaub, that poter will, it is supposed, shortly appearing at Alunou.

Verdi, the Italian jourusta report, fa propar- ing a grand faceral syphony for the tranels tion of Donizetti's running to the obawh of Bergame.

Mr. J. A. Cava, who for some time past bas noted as manager of the Marylebone Theatre, takes the post lately filed by Mr. John Bane at the Ahumbra.

The new play by Mr. Gilbert at the St. Jassen's le noi, se bas, been intimabod, of the "Pygmalion" order: it iss couring fare in these acts. Figaro,

DREZINATION".

LONDON vie STEZ CANAL, NEW TORE...

SAN FRANCISCO

Doy

30+ Do

Do. Do.

Do. Do,

THE DAILY KRE

Vessels

DAY, MAY- 10TH, 1875.

ding

FOR FRRIMIT, APPLY TO

TO DE DESPATCHES

TEGURL'S NAME

Nestor (etr

Danbighshi

WiliamE

|Countess of Mrroit. Taylor,

Pyrmont.

Hor Royal Highness... H. King. Avonmore.

The British steamship Ningpo reports, lott shanghai on 4th May at 4 pm, and Ningyo on the 6th at 10 mm.. At Ningpa had heavy rainggit thence to port light N.E. winds and very fue weather, Off Chinhai on the 6th, pissed the steamelip Chinhiang. Da bae 7th, off Tal show, pazed the steamship Agees; on the 8th, of Ochsen, passed the steamship. Olympia, bath. Do. bound Boath on the 8th, passed H... Auda SINGAPORE, BOMBAY, &o....Lombardy (st).... cimus off Freamid Point; on the same day at 2 - Do.

རས་་་* William H. Beste W. H. Bouw, MoNear.NO

D. A. Carter, Uhampion of the Seas:B: S. Wilsòza

Dovix YOKOHAMA.. City of Tokio (BLT),

Do.

Do.

Oceánio (str.) inter (Belgio (etc.) irigasima

Do

i. Quella (stalla

BRISBANE, &

Normanby (str.)....

and British and a Frenuli inail steam. SAIGON, SINGAPORE, &

ILOILO.... MANILA.

Tire Southminster Thatre, Nicolson street, Edinburgh, took fire about ten o'clock on them, night of the 14th Marol, and, within an hour it ship, bound North. was burned to the ground.

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Do; Doi

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BWATOW AND AMOY.

The proceeds of Mr. B. P. Hingston's benefits British hark Nautiluse reports left New. SHANGHAI at Drury Lane Theatre, on the 18th March,castle, NSW, on March 12th, with a fito were atared by the Lenorary seacelary and breeze from the NE., which lasted the firm treasurer, Mr. C. W. Thompson, to unsount to week, when it hauled round to the N.W., to £600.

Stewards Inland, which was sighted seventeen Singor Bignardi, a tumorsrobusto, and Malle.daya out, from thence Banterly and B.B, winda Feioita Perrini, a light soprann, will make their very light to lat, 2 S., when the wind bouled to izdots in London at Her Majesty's Opera, early the N. From the Equutorte Balingbang bal in the season. Signor Galassi, and so his fight NE and S.E. winde; passed through" sister Giudetta Galnesi, havo just been married. Ealingteng Channel on the th May with a fins The latups nuwe from Bayreuth eays that the breczofron toe N.B.; the Litter part had N.E. urtistes will pure gardens and arbors wherein to 8.E. winds to arrival. The "British shipm to refresh themselves between the acts of the Commuria and England's Glory left Newcastle on

Nickelungen Ring." The orchestra is rather

“proaling—16 Laut violins will balance 13 horas, 16 trombonce and trumpets, and six pairs of Gymbale.

Galignani atatea that the both of the Marquia de Caat has become nurse, und causes the Krastest mamięty to Mdme. Patti at St. Petersburg. The same piper says that the well-known writer, Amédée Achard, is so seriously ill that the medical men despair of his recovery.

A

Jader the literally readored title, Round the World in Bighty Daya," en English version of the popular Patiñisa spectacular drame, “Le Tour de Monde an 80 Joan," produced at the Porte St. Martin last November, was brought out at the Princess'a Thenire, London, for the first time in England so the 15th March.

the 6th March for Hongkong. The British

abips Wildwood and Conquest were loading for Hongkong.

The British Steamship Kusangtung ciports left Foocton on 5th May, Amoy on the 6th, and Swatow on the 7th From Foschów to Amor first part and fresh Northerly winds and dandy with drizzling rain † the latter part light NW, winds and thick fog. From Amay to Swatow had lightN.W. winds and bazy weather. From Swatow to port bad light variable winds, and cloudy weather. Passad the foumahip Yes in Noah Channel on the 5th; pausert a steamer, band North, off Bresher Point, and a stemmer, bound North, of Tong-mi Foint. In Fuochov, H.M.S. Kestrel The steamship Dragon left for | Stongbai on the morning of the 5th. In Amo7, Revenus erniser Ling feng, and our Leyte. The str. Hailong left sameday. In Swator, H.M.S. Grouter, Obines gunboat. Chen-lo and sti, Yol ing.

·

For Sale.

Sindh (air). Nuevo Constante Pandy (str.).... Hindostan (str.). Latenor (str.) ...%. ..... Craig forth (str.).

Agamemnon (etr.). Bamerala (str.)..

THOMPSON AND H

IND

[MA

Satterfield &Swire.

Hongkongja, MaoG. Herton

Whatapos Vogel, Hagedorn & Common

On or about 1sth inst

Vessels on the Berth.

FOR LONDON."

THE A 1 Clipper Borque

**DENBIGHSHIRE," William Master, will land here, at Whampos, and at Macao, and wil have immédiate dan patch for the above. Port. For Freight, apply to

DE

A. NAOG. HEATON,

THOMAS & MERGER,

Canton and Macao

Coin despatch.

Quick despatch.

Whamponyphant & Co.

(N

Luick despatais

Hongkong Melobora & Up

Quick despitol

Hongkong enoll &

Quick despatola,

Quick dospatab.

Quick despatob, --

On 15th inabat3 r.x, Un or about 7th prox.

“SHE À 1 German Burquo

grong Vogel, Hagedora & Co.

kong Vagel, Hagabora & Co., gkong Rumell & O Hongkong P. 8, 8.0...

0: &Q. S. Co...

& 0.8. Ca &O. B. Co.,

For Sale.

&O, N, O,. Gibb, Livingston à On, Monagories Maritman, kong Remedios & Co..... kang Bemedios & Co......

E.&O. S. N. Co ¡¡Buttarfeld & Swire.. Holliday, Wire & Co. Butterfield & Swire A. MaaG. Heuton

ACHWEN, FRICKEL 00.

HAYE POS KALE, INVITE INBriation oz THEIR

EX LATE ARRIVALS, NEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.

DANISH BUTTER, in 2 and 5 ib. Line. Ladies' TRIMMED HATS and BONNETS,

YORK FAMS. Ladies STRAW and CHIP HATS and American (AMS. BONNETS, M

CHEESE; Danblé Gloster.

New Shapes in Baby's and Children's SUNSHEEP'S TONGUES, Australia HATS.

Boys' and Girls' SAILOR und YACHTING MANILA CIGARS, Cavite.

Da

Do * Furtin HATS, GAS

New STRIPED and CHECK GRENA KUE CHESTS.

COOKING STOVES, for House Un DINES for DRESSES.

PLAIN WHITE BATISTES and WHITE SHIP'S CABOOSES.- STRIPED DITTO:

Galvanised IRON, CHAIN, Assorted Bizes. Now STRIPED and SPOT FRENCH INDIA-RUBBER HOSE, ABurted Sizes. FPERCALES.

COFFEE MILLS, with My Whe Piece of HAIR, for Wearing in Preet CHLORIDE of LIME. Style.

POTASH. JET CROSSES, BRACELETS, NECK, HENRY'S CANVAS.

ROCKETS. LETS, and HAIR PINS.

BLOB LIGHTS.

Ladiye and Children's UNDERCLOTHING.

It is hardly pecesary to contradict the pretty little kale told by the Paris papers that the Lordon New National Opera house is to be inagurated with the Marquis d'Ivry's "Los Aunts de Vérome." Madame Nilsson tried the music over as a fête the other day at the The Gwang bark Albatros reporte lots Car Botol of the Barence de Unters, and promised dif on Std December. Bad Northerly winda to lay it before the powers that be, and that la to forly miles off Landy Island. Had mode all of the matter-Figaro, varale Westerly winda till the 8th, ip lat. 47.46

Gentlemen's FELT HATS, SHIRTS, For the coming BeRBO at her Majesty's N., and long. 9.49 W., when pronuntered a Opera, Mr. Mapleson has engaged dila. Eleon strong gale from the SW and W.S.W. COLLARS, SCARES, CRAVATS, TIES Varea, a young Italian prima donne, about which repred to W.N.W. and N.Wate3 UNDERCLOTHING. twenty two years of age, and who, like Patti, tended with heavy squalls, thunder and light. comes from an úrtlstle fally, Herfüber was the famous baritone, Signor Yaresi, for whom Verdi composed "Rigoletto." Mdile. Varesi'e caother was also an artiste of great reputation in Italy, and, as Signora Bocabadati, she was for many years the leading prima doma in the *land of song."

The Glasgow Evening Niar states that Miss Rose Herses, our leading English operatio artiste, is to be married to Mr. Arthur Howell, the well known performer on the vilancellie, and condanter. The Star is rights to its foots, "but not quite so as to its dales, as the marriage is to come offafter the conclusion of Misa Boraco's ༣་ prescot London engagement, Amateurs and musicians generally will unanimously wish Niss Horsec good look and bappisen in her

· Inteat· engagement-om for life—and we can only express a hope that Hersee and Howell way become in operatio affairs a second Pareps and Ross.garo.

The Paris papers announce the death of

Maima. Anoulot, at the age of eighty-four. The

93, QUEEN'S ROAD,

HONGKONG.

666 Hongkong, Jat. May, 1875.

FOR SALE.

FIRST CLASS HYDRAULIC PRESS,

working up to 225 Tons Pressure. For Particulars, &a. apply to,

The India GAUZE UNDERYEST, to take xing and a fearful bail store During which of like a Cost, so as not to tear. a biga ma ran, washing the decks aud carrying away the bulwork, breaking the boat's adrift and spare apara. At times the vessel would is completely under water, this lasted till the 14th, After toderating the winds shifted to the Northward, during the galebsd drifted to abuật, fifty-aight miles North of Cape Finistere, maio then a Westerly course, and the wind shifted to the N.E.. when a soures to the S.V. m monde, whitstunted to the Canary Talandi; paming Forde Islandia got baffling winds and squalls to the Equator, which crossed in the 9th January, in luig. 20.40 W.; the wind booled to the Southward, just oralling the vessel to lear the Brazilian Coast, Insting to lat. 10 S.; when got N.E, and E, winds and squally weather and rain; passed to the Tristan d'Achuvs, and bað the wind from the Southward.: Was prable to get South of lat. 40 S., until passing the meri- dian of the Cape of Good Hope on 9th Fabin lat: 39.9 ; the wind then abilted; ran down the

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. 662 Hongkong, 3rd May, 1875.

FOR SALE.

WELLING HOUSES No., 1 and No. 2,

BLING HOUS Apply to

B. E. BURROWS & SONS. 653 Hoeghcag, 1st. May, 1875. -

FOR SALE.

Eating in lat. 43 S. panid St. Paul's on the BOILLE TUBES, of Various Sizes. Apply

was the writer of a number of plays and novelk 26th Had light. Easterly winds and cokus to awsong ber dramatic works were the Mariage lat, 148; then got light balling winds from Raisonable" and "Maris," both produced at the the N.W., with squally weather, till Marob Théâtre Francia, the latter being a grest rucenes | 24th when saw Java Ecidej passed - Anjor on of Mölle Mare, and when afterwards brought the 24thy and had calmes in Osrimata Straite. cat at the Gymnase the abief part was played. On the 34th sighted Pale Sapata; when got by Rose Cheri, The decoused also wrote, with light bicazes from the N.B, and E. M.E., lustog ber husband, many pieces which wace produced

port under his name.~ Among her other works may be named the tales of ": Kénéa de Varville" and the Nike dr Banquier. She was born at Dijun (Côted'Or), and was mother-in-law of M. Lachaud, the oelebratel advocate.

to

THOS. G. GLOVER,

East Point

1m 606, Hongkong. 21st April, 1875.

FOR SALE

PAIR of MARINE ENGINES, 80 Hora A Power, direct acting inverted Cylinders 40 inabes distister, 2 fest & inobes stroke, com mon Jet Condensers, in good working order. All connectione complete, with. 62 feet of 7

The directors of the Obaunu! Bridge Come paav havo (says a Paris paper) fust ordered the construction of an urah 1,000 metres in length,ches Shafting, and two Propellers 10 feet 6 incrediamater; have been in use for a few for the purpose of proving the feasibility of

Years. the scheme of Bablet, engineer at Bourges, of throwing a bridge across the Straite of Dovor.. The directors maintain that, whereas the tanno! wold take eight years and cost at least. 25,000,000, the bridge could be erected in few months at an expense of only 600,0007,

For Particulare, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Cð. -364 Hongkong. 4th Mareb, 1875,

HE UNDERSIGNED bogs to inform the

Publio of HONGKONG, HU NAM, AND CANTON that he has shops eatablished at those placa in theme of HING KEE

In HONGKONG, at the Central Market, No. 12, be bas constantly on band BEEF, TABLES, and OILMAN'S STORES, to, of the best quality.

SHIP'S WATER CLOSETS. MANILA NOPE. FILES, Assorted Sizes.

:

GUINNESS STOUT, in Finte and Quarts,

Bottled, by E. and J. BUBLE. COMBE'S LONDON STOUT, in Finta and

Qarts,

JEFFERY'S STOUT, in Pinte

BASS ALE, in Pintead Quarts, Bottled by

CAMERON & SAUNDERS,

Quick despatch.

Da vr about 4th July. On or about 1st Aug Ox Med inst., at noon. Oa 39th insty, at ook. On 15th inst. At noon Quick despatch. [To-morrow, at Dɔon," fPo-duy at

To day, st.2 P.M.

Quick despatch. On or about 15th it.

Quick despatch.

For Sale.

FOR SALE, JUST LANDIA, EX STEAMER "RIGA" SUPERIOR TABLE Ind AFTER DINNER

CLARETS

DUCASION & Lazozu's

MARGAUX, 1. ORU, Qarta.“ DUCASSON & JAROZZ's

CIATEAU LAFITE, Quarte DUGASSON & Labour's

OHATEAU LEOVILE, Quarta. GRAND CEU DE BLANQUET ST. ESTEPHE

MEDOC, 1885, Quarte, GALTES D'ANTOREE TABLE CLARET, in

Quare and Pints.

ST. EMILION, in Quarts and Pints. UBARET, in Wood.

VERMOUTH, NOILY PRAT,

NB Price Lists and Samples of Wines, &e. on Application.

E. OHASTEL,

WINE AND SPIELT MERCHANT, No. 17; Wyndham Strect

Nort to Daily Press Office. 6:7 Hongkong, 26th April, 1875.

FOR SALE.

KOSIMA UOAL at $8 per Ton, in Loba

mit Paribass: Apply to

THOS. G. GLOVES,

Bust Point,

587 Hongkong, 16th April, 1875.

NOW ON SALE,

Ừ 6HE Hoa trong 94 May, 1875.

"FOR" "NEW YORK:

Post-Office Notifications.

A'mail will 'olus For Shanghai-Per 9. S. Antónior, today, Ithe 19th instŠMO 1,50 P.M.

For Shanghai, Hankow, Ningpo, Nagali, Chefoo, Taku, Tintain, and Peking-Per Hindostan, to-day, the 10th int, at 3 r.M.

For Cooktown and Sydney-Per88. Hillar noy, today, the 10th.instant, it 3.30 P.,

For Saigon-Pee B. B. Gamis Castle, tɔ- day, the 10th intetani, at 6 P.11.

For Singapore, Bomerset, Cooktam, Cleve and Bay, Bowen, Keppe Bay. Brisbane. Sydney, and Melbourne-Per S. 8. Normanby, on Wednesday, the 19th instant, at 11,80 a. MAILS BY THE "FRENCH PACKM!""

The French Mail Packet "SINDA" wil La baving the groater portes of her large en dispatahed on SATURDAY, the 15th instant," geged, will load at the Port and Whampoa and bave quick despatəb, in

THEAT

*** PYRMONT,”":

For Freight, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. tf 594 Hongkong, 17th April,2875.

*** OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR LONDON a.SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Steamship

* NESTOR" will be despatched on or about the 14th May.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE, Agenda 635 Hongkong, 28th April,'1875,

"FOR SAN FRANCISCO, HEA 1 American Bark

THE A

WILLIAM H. BESSE," 1,027 Tons Registar, Wm. H. Besse, Com

ander, will load bare for the above Port, and

For Freight, apply to

will have quick despatch.

VOGEL HAGEDOEN & Co. If 680) --Hongkong, 29th April, 1875.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

THE 4 I British Ship

"HER ROYAL HIGHNESS," Capt. King, wilt load bare for the abore Port, and will have inmediata despatob.

For Fright, apply to

NELCHERS & Оc. 1 585 Hongkong, 12th April, 1875.

NOTICE,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES

PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.

STEAM FOR. SAIGON, SINGAIRE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN,SUEZ, IEMALIA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES; AL80,

BOMBAY, ST. DENIE, AND POET LOUIS. N SATURDAY, the 15th May, 1875,

*SINDH,” Commandant RAPATEL With MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPROTE, uid ÇAR

Cargo and Specia will be registered for Lin don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in

places of Europe.

noon, with the Malle D

To and through the United Kingdon via Marseilles; to France and cthar Continmtal. States (in a closed mail to Trance), to Baigua.. Singapore, Gelle, Australia, New Zealand. Adon, Seychelles, Beunion and Mauritius, Sucz and Alexandria..

The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Lettere. Newspapers, Rooka, o until II AM.ou the 15th inalant, after which no Letters can be received.

Money Orders on any of the Money Order Ofices in the United Kingda will be gruited. antil 5 : on the 14tb instant.

Letters for Registration will be received until 10 a.st, or the 75th instant.

ALFRED LISTER,

Acting Postmaster General General Post Office,

Hongkong, 3rd May, 1875.

MAILS BY THE “UNITED STATES” PACKET! The United Staton Mail Packet CITT OF TOKIO" will be dispatched on SATURDAY, the 15th May, at3 PM., with the Mails-

For Yokohama, San Francisco, the Cnited States, and the United Kingdom.

The Post Offon will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letters, Books, Newspapere, &c., until 2.20 P.M.

Letters can be posted on board tho. Preket from 2.30P.M. to 2,50 P., on payment of a Late Fes of 12 cents in addition to the Peta ge

The Prepayment of the Postage, to all the. above places by this roure is compulsory, Correspondenas inaaliciently prepaid "will bo forwarded by the English Packets.

Correspondence Addressed to Yokohama and the United States must be superscribed peb ** CITY OF FOXTO," and that addressed to the United Kingdom must be superaciibed “ við San Franciano."

ÁLFRED LISTER,

Acting Postmaster General, 'General Post O₤ce,

Hongkong, Sth April, 1875.

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET”

The English Contract Packet "LUM- BARDY" will be dispatched with the usual Mails for Europe, $0., on SATURDAY, the

Money Orders on any of the Money Ordor Offices fin the United Kingdom will be granted:

BASS' ALE, in Pints and Quarts, Bottled by HOUSEHOLD COMPANION GO, will leave this Tort for the above plases, until 5 F. on the 21st instant.

G. PURT

JEFFERY'S ALE, in Piata and Quarts, ALLSOPP'S ALE, in Hkde. and Kilde.. BRANDY, COURTOINES'E, One and Four.

Diamonds.

BRANDY, HENNESSY'S, One, Twa, and Throu

Star.

KRUG'S CHAMPAGNE, Quiets at Pinta.] Always on band, GOLDEN GATE BAKER'S)

EXTRA FLOUR.

342 Hongkong, lab May, 1875. JANDE TENNENTE ALE and

C

PORTER

DAVID CORSAR & SONS'. Merchant Navy Navy Boiled Long Mar Crown

{CANVAS....

ARKHOLD, KARBERG & Co. tf 1130 Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.

ESTABLISHED IN 1820

LAZARUS AND CO., Incorporated with Shearwood and Co.,

AND

STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT,

By Dr. DEVAN, with many Additions, Coree-transit through Mamelles for the principal

tions" and Dr. WILLIAMS" Orthography. PRICE: In Paper Wrapper $1.50 Nembly Bound

$2,09

apply at the Daily Prass Office..

Vessels on the Berth.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR SHANGHAI, Taking Cargo and Passengers at througli valu for

HANKOW, NINGFO, and PORTS

JAPAN.

THE Company'a Steamship

"ANTENOR".

will be despatched TO-DAX, the 10th instant,

at P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. 600 Hongkong, 3rd May, 1975.

STEAM TO SHANGHAI,

HILLIARD TABLE MANUFACTURERS,(Taking Ourge at through rates for NAGASAKI

AND GENERAL FURNISHING

\\CONTRACTORS,

BY APPOINTMENT TO

THE P

and DIOGUJ

HE P. & OB. N. Co, a Steamship

"HINDOSTAN"

Shipping Orders will be granted till noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 F.. Specie and Parools until $ P.M. on the 14th May, 1875. (Parools are not to be set on board; they must be left at the Agency's Offica) Canteate and value of Packages are required.

For further particulare, apply at the Com- pany's Office.

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Lottere, &o., may be posted during thụnight, in the box left open for their reception.

Letters for registration will be received antil. 10 am, on the 2nd instant-

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The latcat time for posting Lettera at bis Office is 11 A., and for Newspapers, Books, or Principal dges Patterns 10 AM. on the 2d instant.

·O. BERTRAND,

Hongkong, 3rd May, 1875.

1-8. MAIL LINE.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THROUGH TO NEW TORE, WA PANAMA, TOUCHING AT TOKOHAMA AND

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE S. 8. "CITY OF TOKIO" will leave

Late lettere (bat Letter only) addressed to: the United Kingdom vid Brindisi, or to Bin- gapore, may be posted on board the Paket from 11.30 AM. le 1150 M., on payment of Late Fee of 48 cents each in addition to the Postage.

ALFRED LISTER.

Acting Postmaster Umerit. General Post Office,

Hongkong, 8th May, 1875.

J

hama, on SATURDAY, she 15th May at 3 Pthat, ie Poétage (which must be paid in ad taking Passengers, Mafia and Freight, for Japse, the United States, and Europe.

Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of Lading are issued for transportation to Foce

HIS EXCELDUNOY THE VICEROY, will lears for the above place at & P.M. TO: hams and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco,

AND

DAE, the 10th inst. ~

-A. McIYEE.

HR.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH,

P. & O. 9. N. Co.'s Office,

1875. Hongkong, 10th May, OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

55, 59, 60, 61, Bentinck Street,

CALOUTTA.

BILLIARD TABLES

LAZARUS' & Co.'s Billiard Tables are

Superintendent,

[87)

FOR SHANGHAI,

The Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress entertained a select circle of goeste at a semi- private banquet on March 23rd, in celebration of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ransford, of Welbeck-street. A large number of friends and admirera connect ed with the ninsioal, world' took advantage At the recent convivis! gathering at the of the opportunity thoa afforded to testify, Lycan Theatre on the occasion of the 200th most gratifying and enduring manner, parkorne of Hant, Mr. Dempton made the their cateem and regard for the venerable hit of the evening by a oupital jau d'esprit. He and churnoteristic vocalist by subscribing to a got up in his solemn manner and said, Gen- vary handsome sarvine of plate, which was pro- floor, I am delighted to receive you heary MUTTON, POULTRY BREAD, VEGK. C.

now the only ones appreciated in India, Zling Carge and Passengers at through water for sented with some extremely fefioitous observa compliments and congratulations on this the

as a long and steady experience actending over tions by his lordship. A choice selection of 150th night""No, no, Compton," said an

In HO NAM and CANTON SHOP 50 year line proved them to be the best and vocal and instrumental music was afterwards immediste neighbour, nudging the popular performed in the State drawing-room. Mr. concedis no, no; the 100th night. Bat foregoing articles, with the addition of BPI- most suitable for the climate. Ransford bas been before the public as a vocalist Compto stared at his aroitable friend, end,RITS, SODA WATER, L., and GAME when

0. L. & Co, have receivait a lurge Lumber of will for nearly fifty years.

without apparently beading the interruption, in soon.

Gentlemen and Familise desirous of patron- very flattering testimoniale from all parts of went on, “On this gentlemen, the 150th "night of the Fish out of Water. Whereapon with izing him, are requested to apply at his abops India, China, Burrash, Ceylon, Mazila, Java, aly bumour the speaker cilled attention to the analove, where a list of prices of articles vill Straite, and Ferais, testifying to the superior services this old fares had given at the Hay be furnished, which will be supplied at the same make and quality of their Billiard Tables, and market and eleawhere; and spoke of Hamlet as rate all the year round.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE

8TH MAY, EVENING,

KING KEE. ly 742. Hoogkong, 19th May, 1874.

NOW ON SALE,

IMPERIAL QUARTO, ...

HANKOW, NINGFO, PORTS is JAPAN,

Company's Steamship

"AGAMEMNON"

be deepestsbod op arabout the 15th instant. For Freight or Passage, apply m

BUTTERFIELD & SWIEE. ¿yenta

693 Hongkong, 8th May, 1875.

***FOR SWATUW AND AMOY.

while thanking their Friends and Patrona inHB Steamship China for the liberal apport so long extended

ESMERALDA,”

to porta in Mexico, Central and South Ameripa and to New York und Europe, VIA PANAMA. A Steamor of the Dowpany will leave Shang- hui, via the Inland Bea Ports, about the same date, and make close connection at Tokobama. At New York und Aspinwall, Passengers baya selection of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany,

Fraight will be reseived on board nutil 4 2.M. on the 14th proxima, Parcel Packages will be! received at the Office natil 5 PM. of the sine day. All Parcal Packages should be marked to address în fuli ; value of mume is required..

For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to ibe Agency of the Company, Prays Weat.

G. B. EMORY,

It is hereby notified for general information anced) upon letters addressed to Prince Ed- ward Leland, will henceforward be as follows,

When forwarded via

Vi

...

Brindis... 42 sente euch half-owneu When forwarded via

Marseilles. 36 costa each half-ounce When forwarded viå

Southampton...... 28 cauta cach-half-ounce,

F. W. MITCHELL,

-Postmaster General.. General Post-Office, Hongkong.

It is hereby notified that benceforward the patage on letters addreeed to Newfemdland,. which must be paid in advance, will be as Tol- lowe, viz,

When forwarded viå]

3 cents each j-ounce," Brindisi.......! When forwarded viðį Marseilles...... When forwarded vial Acting Agwat.

Southampton.......ƒ'

Hongkong, April 15th, 1876.

STEAM POE SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA

TERRANEAN PORIS, AND SOUTHAMPTON",

to their firm, would in soliciting farther pa. Captain Theband, will have immediata des- BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI trouage, beg to mention the following fante patch for the above Ports. which have condased to the success their offorts

ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY. bare hitherto met with

A correspondent writing to the Timnas re- cently, epsking of the new Open house in Paris, sys-The cost of the ground averaged 4,000f. per superficial metre (about ung-seventh in ares more than a superficial yard), and this, together with eutas paid on compensatione for Tery good after-piece," which served its the expropriation of proprietors and touanta papos very well when the principal event of amounted to the aggregate sum of 50,000,000, the evening wasurer. The jant was wonderfully or £2,000,000 sterling. The first sum voted well received. towards the construction of the building wis 600,000. in 1861, and than various stims an mally up to and inclusiva. of 1874, amounting in ali to 55,400,000. In addition to this there. Thera bau been no ohange in the tons of was then still required for finishing and for. the drug market, if anything, the market beo nishing the edifice the sum of 15.000.000f, ad: been a little quieter. The following are the ditions, so that the total at of realising this ruling prices-New Patna, 5921, ellers: New grand Imperial project amounted in round Benares, $565 to 2566, selters; Old Fala, An numbers to $1,000,000 sterling-that is, 8605 to g612, quoted; Old Bonares, 95874, £2,000,000 starling for the ground, and nominel; Malwa, 8570 to $575, cal and credit. £2,000,000 for the building. After allibegeneml

EUNDAY, 9TH MAT Jopinion appears to be that, setting aside the agnificent entrances, corridors, and saloon, the theatre-that is the audience portion S well as the stage--is considerably tos amali rad contraste disadvantagannaly both with the new Opera House at Mcsow and with the Royal Italian Opera-hones in London, the two cat recept similar constructions, the former of which only cost about two millions of roubles, or £300,000, and Coverit-garden & sum not greatly

weeding £270,000, in the latter ose all the O'N BOMBAT.-Bank, on demand farisbing and Gttings, as well as themaobinery, ON CALOUTTA.-Bunk, on demand 2244 scenery, and costumes for a coñsülerable num.

3

WICH THE PONTI AND MANDARIN

· PRONUNCIATION.

Every table is made of solid wood, well sos Bonca and not pensered.

The Casbians are constructed on an entirely a principle, introduced by C. L. and Co., and unlike that adopted by English makers. and are much more durable and ively than English-made cushions.

AGxo-CHINESS DICTIONARY, published at the Daily Frens Office, Hongkong............

OB comprehensiveness and practical serrico Market continues to keep quiet for all kinds. and the nee

No table leaves C. L. and Co.'s premises until words which the Chinese have of late years heen compelled to soin to express the numerous ob-it has been standing ready finished for over 12 jecten machinary photography, telegraphy, and months, in order to snare perfectly seasoned in science generally, which the rapid zdvince material

Os LerpÜN, ---

*

EXCHANGE.

Bank Bills, on demand.......... 4/1 to 4/1 Bank Bille, at 30 days' sight, 4/24 -Bank Bills, at Ginonthe' sight, 4/24 Cmdita, at mouths' sight..... 4/24 Documentary Hills, at6 montba".

sight...........

ON SHAKOWAL÷

bar of operas, being incinded. To pay & per Bank, sightsid

cent, on the outlay of the Paris: Opora rental

of £100,000 per annum would therefore be re-

quired, but the director, who fa also the speen-,

Private, 30 days' sight

SHARES. MY

721

of foreign relations has imposed upon them, are

bere given a senso. Each and every word je

Every article of forniture, also, that leaves

For Freight or Farvage, apply to

A MAG. HEATON, tf 697 Hoogkong, 8th May, 1875. FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY.

AND MELBOURNE.. (Calling of EBBET, COOK2OWN, OLETE LAND BAT, Bower, and KaPPEL BAY, to land Atails and Passengers. Eastern and Australian Mail Stes Company's Steamor.

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*NOBMANDY." Captain Fark, will be despatched us above on. WEDNESDAY, the 19th fast, at Noon. For Freight or Passage, upply to

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. 12a 692 Hongkong, 8th May, 1875

FOR SHANGHAI British Steamer

CRAIGFORTH,”

ALHO,

BOMBAT, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA. (THE PANISQUIAS, AND ÜBIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATIOY" COMPANY'S Steamship "LOMBARDY," Captain GrizAON,' with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Spesie, and Org, will leave this for the above places ci SATURDAY, the 12al Muy, at Noon.

Cargo will be received on board until Noon, Spoof and Parcels at the office until 2 P., on the glat May.

J

34-

28 F. W. MITOBELL,

Postmaster General. General Post-Office, Hongkong.

The Post Office of Violin (Australis) having given notice to the General Peer Office in Lon- don that articles of Jewellery received in that Colony are chargeable with Customs Dotive, the undersigned considers it necessary to fake this Regulation known to the Publa, and to state that my latters or packets containing such articles sent through the Port as able, with their contents, to be forfeited.

FW. MITCHELL,

Postmaster flereals General Test-Office, Hongkong..

As some misapprehension exists regarding For Particulars regarding Freight and Pass the transmission of Packets, and apoples asga, apply at the P. & O. 3. N. Co.'s Office, through the Post, its bereby noiled for Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUP OF ¦ general information, that the privilege of send PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.

ing aneh articles through the Past at the ratos

*** A. Written Declaration of the Contents of postage opplicable to then is restricted to and Value of the Packages for the Overland | bond fide Trade Patterns or Samples of Mechan- Boute is required by the Egyptian Government, dise. Goods sent for Sale, or in osemtion of and moat be delivered by the Shippers to the an order (however small the quantity sey be), Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or

or any articles sent by me private individual

themselves, responsible for any Detention or samples, are not admissible. Prejudice which may happen from the incor réviséso on such declaration.

fally, illustrated and explained, forming exer. C. LaZAEVS and Co.'s Establiment, is gūtė. oises for students of a moat instructive Datare.ranteed of Solid and Seasoned Wood Both the Court and Pasti prouuucrativas STO O. I. & Ob. have'siways ready a large stock given. the scents being carefully marked on of new whians on their peculiar principle, and exertly expected from Singapore, wit have with Parcela; and the Company do not hold do another which are not actually patterns or the best principle hitherto attained; The type which can be supplied for any table, the so-/quick despatch se abɔve," graphy displays the nocese of an attempt to

make the Chinese and English typa norrespondencate longth and breadth of the slate had only'

in the sise of body, thereby, effecting a raat bong required

economy of space, hobieving a clearness not C. L. and Co. hare ways in hand á, farget previously attained, and dispensing with those rast margins and vacant spaces, which have stock of Billard, Pool nid Pyramid Balls, Cous, heretofon characterized Chinese publications. Tips, Chalice, Cloth, and every requisite for the

To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the Billiard Table

For Freight, apply to

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,

Agoniz

668 Hongkong, th May, 1875. FOR SAN FRA NGISOO. |NH2 4 1 -British Ship.

lator, has not only no rent at all to pay but ras Hongkong und Shanghai Bank Shares- dives from the Governmen, 800,0001, or upwards per cont. discount, of 192,000 per annum, "just to help him on Union Insurance Soniety of Canton, new are

The managers of Pair theatrer must ap -$50 per share promium, nominal; parently abandon, for the present it least, all Clins Traders Lusurance Company's Suares hope of obtaining from the Préfecture of the $800 per share, 17 SA Seine any sencesaice in respect to the beavy Chin and Japan Marine Inahrance-Te 79 percentage which is deducted, Trom their gross per sharo, rescipts for the benefit of the poor. The appli. Chinese Itanranen Company-$190 per share, cations made by several managers list estimer | Hongkong Fire Lugaranse Company's heres ters. Again, Deapite all the grammar and sine, the latter with burners on the duplex were not even entertained, and a resont devision. 890 per share, abons that the Municipality in determined to Oblas Fire Ingaranon Company's Shanos-45 atretol the prerogativos conferred by the Im- perial decree of 1809 in the utmost, M. Baliunde Victoria Fire Insurance Company a Sharoncations and equivalents of different words which ben for the last few years boon in the habit of 365 per share!"

following facta are submitted for consideration. Old Cushions retsmed on U. Lazarus &ES. Wilson, Marter, will load bere for Chalmers Focabalarly contains about 18,000 Co.'s paulist prinample, thereby misking an old Ohänen obaraötors, and Medbarat's English and Chinese Dictionary about 100.000, whilst table as good as new,

per abare

is

giving at the Théutro de la Gaité what are Hongkong and Wuampos Dook Company's known in Paris as atinées littéraires or Bhares-571 per cont. diebaut. in other words, morning representa lous of and Hongkong, Canton and Masso Steamboat Co.'s lectores, upon the master-pieces of Frensh Share por vent, premium. dramatic literature." *e accordingly asked Shanchas Steam, Navigation Company that the receipts should not be subject 70 per share. to the ordinary tar, but the Prefecture of Hongkong Gas Company's Jharon—$75 per the Seine rejects his claim upon the following ibaro: ground. While admitting that M. Ballende's Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-57 per motive in organizing these represostationa”, waa cent. discount. to familiarize the public with the chefs d'oVKO of the Franch drama and to elevate publio tante, the prefectoral conduil pointe och that theen “matinée littéraires" are beld in regular

SALES ON MAY 9TH, 1875,

As reported by Chinseo. Dried Lily Flowers, 10 bage, at $9.2),, by

theatre, that the entertaintmont consiste not Korg-ng-tei to travelling trader.

only of a lesture upon some partlontar play, Vermicelli, 20 baga, at $7.50, by Kwong-mig", but of o representation of the play itself, and i tai to travelling trader.

that the representation takes place with Pungus, 10 bags, at $33,40, by Wing-shing the Basistation of professional autore and com- | abus to travelling trader. pleta scenic decoraticae, Moresvar, the name

White Was. 1. pieus, at 820.00, by Krong-

To get

omical, 20 pkgs, at $7.30, by Chew-foong travelling trader.

this work watamne more than 50,000 Begliah words, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese churas,

BILLIARD LAMPS,

Six and Right Light Lamps for Oil, or Kero-

other elementary works se yet, publisked, the student of ibis diffealt language absolutely re principle, giring a light equal to twelve ordinary quires examples to display the various appli- | lamps.

Eighteen light ring burner Gas Pendants, hare one general meaning. Of these ocuples with rug to suspend over table. this work contaime more than Eve time many an any other Dictionary hitherto pub-o 0 fiebed.

"OHAMPION OF THE SEAS

above Fort, and will have carly deapstel.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co Lf 638 Hagkong, 3th May, 1875,

FOR ILOILO. (Direct) THE Spanish Brig

the

patch

NUEVO CONSTANTE," Driarse, Master, will bare immediate for the above Port.

For Freight oF PAIN MANA

apply to BY REMEDIOS & 06. AND. Oo, kave been appointed of 609 Tengkong, W2nd Apri, 1875,

Sale Agents in India ward the Exist for

THE NEW PARENT ELECTRIC BILLIARD MARKER,

For practical purposes the arrangement of the work is so complete, that refermoe to its page enables a person who tider stands English to communicate efedicely by means of which the more our be marked with natives who understand nothing but Chi

ese. Li this respect the work will be found om the oushion of the table.

indispells to all Europeane residing in Price Liata, Catalogues, and all information Chin and to the natives themselves it or plains subjecte fully with waich very for in

may be obtained from

who have consented to not en

dood of them are perfectly acquainted TO LANE, ORAWFOED AND CO,, parties resident in England and interested in Ubina ît osanot but be invaluable occasionally, It comprises upwards of two thousand large quario par

VATRUBNER: & Co.,

60, PATERNOSTER Row: AWKW. H, BELI... "DALLY PRESS” Oraton, HonGIONG,

WING-KER COAT SHOP. -

While Sugar, 200 bag, at 86.25. by Kid-THE Proprietor of WING-KER Shop bags to teisinong to travelling trader de

of the piece upon which the lecture is to be thing.chop to travelling trader. given cao Sunday is advertised beforobarid in White Pepper, 10 bags, at $17,80, by Lom- the newspapers, and those who attend these mow to travelling brader matinées have to take their tickets in the or Blusry manner. For these reasons the prefeo-be toral connell dealings to admit that uny die. tination on be made between M. Bollando'a performance and those given at other theatres, And, as his margin ofproat is extremely narrow, the probable result will Ua to put an end to one of the most interesting experiments that have recently boon made upon the French stage m "Pall Mall Gaselle.

Shellah, 60 big, at $32.00, by Chup-kong to tryelling trader.

Mdon Seeds, 40 baga, al 8460, by Chun-chong to travelling trader.

Mushrooms, 5 sases, at $63.00, by Kwong fook wo to travelling trader,

:O, LAZARUS & €0.78 AGENTS

HONGKONG, SHANGHAL AND JAFAN,

bed and by wiqiu f

ALL ORDERS WILL BE REGELTED

mad forwarded to Calcutta by the KÁBLIRET opporianity,

* [14654: THE TOUE LET'S GUIDE-

T

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. 4 1 American p

MONBAR,"

1,883 Tone Register, D. A. Carter, Commander, will load here for the above Fort, and will have carly dospato,

For Freight, apply to

TOGEL, HAGEDORN & C 11 610 Hoghong, 20th April, 1875.

FOR BAN FRANCISCO, HEA 1 British Ship

THR

AVONMORE".

|

W. MITCHELL,

Podmuster Genera.. General Port-Office, Hongkong.

Klippers of cargo for Bombay are requated to take more, that the Steamers leaving Hong- kong in correspondenco with the Australion It is hereby natified that a line of British Steamers from Galle to Bombay, may all at Mail Contract Packets bra been established be Colombo,

tween Aden and Zanzibar, which, with cos nevt- The Company reserva tas option of furward- ing lines, will aford a regular means of con- ing all goode abipped by their Steamers fox veyanes of asrrespondence from Hongkong for Europe through Egypt, either by rail, or by the foreign parts on the East African Coast, an Canal in their own Steamers, or in retele well as for. Natal and the Cape Colony, 6. Hem employed for the purpose.

Ima and Asension, and that henceforward the. hippery are particularly requested to note postage, which must be paid in advance, on let- the terms and conditions of the Company's ters addressed to Zanair, Mosambique, Dola- Black Bills of lading dtbane

gon Bay, Natal, the Cape of Good Hope, and „McIVER, Superintendent.

Ascension, will be 20 ceste for enoh half-ounce, Posineuler and Oriental Steam Navigation, nempepare & cents each. Co's Office, Hongkong: 8th May, 1875.

A.

MILLAB

PLUMBERS,

QOPPERSMITESAND BRASS-FOUNDERS, GAS FITTERS AND BELL-HANGERS, QUEEN'S HOLD BAST, AND NULLAH LAN 149 Hongkong, 23rd September, 1874

bola

Undersigned have been appointed Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and Olina by Messran, J. & H. Tau- wait, Glasgow, and Mosers, DAVID CORSIR & Sons, Arbrantl,

SAIN HOLD, KARBERG & 0. t! 419 Hoarkoog, January, 1807. UMANS NOTICE.

F. W. MITCHELL

Postmaster General. General Test-Qfice, Hongkong-

It is bereby notified that the rates of postage chargeable hanseforth on Lettere addressed to the United Kingdow, and to places berend the Prokely will be the same sa these chargeable on United Kingdom; when forwarded by French Letters forwarded by British Proket is Briff, diei.

F. W. MITCHELL

Postmaster General, General Fost Office, Hongkong.

It is hereby notified that hancoforward the raton of posinge which must be paid in id vanse, aharyjeable on Pockets of printed pipera or patterns of light weight erat from Hongkong to the United Kingdom by the United States. TN Order to most the wishes of the Natire Packets via San Francino, will be as follows,

vis

For a packet zot exceeding 1 ounce

in weight... quia

2 cents Fors pasket above 1 canoe, not ex

gooding 2 ounces 2

W. R. Corfield, Master, load here for the Community the Chinese Immae of this stove Port, and will have essly dispatel

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co., 204 Hangkong, 30th April, 1875.

TOB NEW YORK HE t 1 British Schooner

QOUNTESS OF ERROL" Uaptain Taylor, will load bars and at Wham pon, end whil have immediate despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to jud

REDUCED PRICE, BIT inform the public that in Bhop has been Chataining the games of all the Articles of etablished ms 1855, at Endicott's Laos, and Trads, objects of Natural History, Forniture, that he has always a great quantity of BEST £o., Ja, with the Panti, and Mandarin Pronun 00AD in stare for Bald. Gentlemen or ship-olations NNAM mesters withing to patronise him) are requested. Also a few copies of the GILAMAR of the

HA Ontzesu Language, li two Parti to apply at his shop.

11508 Hongkong, 23rd September, 15752 Daily Press Oploo

TOGEL HAGEDORN & Co. 568 Hongkong 13th April, 1878.

Forn.packet aboye 2 canoes not ex-

ceeding 4 ounce

#

Paper kan bisan, from the commencement of the China New Year, insned "DAILY instead of on alternate days an before. A Mids

The Faper has been Established for marly. Twenty Yarn, and in, as to Editorial Mange- mant, ander the Direction of a Well Educated Chinesa Gontlocum, given roligble commercial | and eight cents fer evory eiditional four ounces, and general information, and has the umO These raten apply to Printed Chinler, Frise pastion with the Native Community, an to Ad- Lists, Market Reports, and all-printed papers verilenents and None as the Tagliah Day other than Newspapers, as well as a Books Frem with the Foreign Community. The and Trade Fatterns or Saniplea. Ubarye for Advertisements will be hojeto.

HON W. MITCHELL,

Portmaster Général, General Feat Olion, Hongkong.

Core,

Hongkong, 25 February, 1874,

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