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INTIMATIONS.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

日九十月二年二十二緒光

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1st, 1893.

INTIMATIONS.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION:

INFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that ARTILLERY PRACTICE will take place from the lat to 100th APRIL 1806 (Bundaya excopted)," - be- tween the hours of 5 AM and 5 PM, daily, an fallows p

From Bancoutters' Island in Westerly and South. Wouterly directions.

From Balchers Upper and Lower in Northerly and North Westerly drastions.

From Kowloon Dock and Fest in Easterly and South Eseterly directions.

From Xyoman in North-Westerly, North

A MEETING EMERGENCX11f the barterly, and South Easterly directiona

held at the LAND LODGE FEERMİSONS' HALL, TO-MORROW the 2nd April, at 5 for 6.30 P.. precisely. Visiting. Brothron are cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, Ist April, 1896.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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From North Point in Northerly and North- Easterly, thractions.

All Ships, Janka, and other Vessels are 'cautioned to keep clear of the rangefin

The inhabitants of the hossa. nour Bolehors, Kowloon Dock and East, and at Stonarmters" Leland are warned to keep their glass windows ing in the vicinity of Belchers Batteries am also warns to keep clear of tant part which will be indicated by Gunners placed on entry for the purpose.

THE Undersigned has received Instructions on the infiel, and a poppie wark

to Sell by

ON

PUBLIC AUCTION,

TUESDAY, the 7th APRIL, 1806.

at 2:30PM

'at his Sales HOOMA. QUESK's" ROAD," HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, 20,

(for Sundry Accounts)

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BLACKWOOD TABLE, DESK, and STANDS.

MARBLETOP CENTRE mil - SIDE

TABLES.

OVERMANTEL 8,

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CROCKERY, GLASS and PLATED WARE.

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WARDROBES, with Bavelled Glass Doors. BUREAU with GLASS, DRESSING TABLE, and MARELETOP STANDS.

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TERMS OF SALE CA's Customary,

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Hongkong, Ist April, 1896.

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LIMITED, HONGKONG,"

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INSURANCE HOLIDAYS..

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Underneationed INSURANCE OFFICES WEI Do, CLOSED for the

Trans Public Bands of FRIDAY, the Brd proximo (Good Friday), and on MON DAY, the 6 idem (Easter Monday).

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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE Co, LD. N.. J. EDE,

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The Lekin Question onil Import Duties. The Import Trade in China and the

Silvor Questipati

The Hankow Peking Halwar, Extension of the Colony's Frontiers,

The Defences of Hongkong sard Road

Making.

Supreme Court,

EST. 1984.

“AQUARIUS”

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED.

COLONIAL LIBRARY EDITIONS DE POPULAR NOVELS AND STAN- DARD WORKS.

PRICE $1.25 EACH

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Maria Corelli-Tha Sorrows of- Satan. ', • i Anthony HopeChronicles of Count Antonio: Anthony Hope-Comedies of Courtship.

Thomas Hardy-The Trumpet Maj

Thomas Hardy--The Reture of the Native, Mr. Barrington Helen's Ordeal, Juras Barrio-Pha Tittle, Minister.

Tie gratifying in those days of typhoid to some aomase really pure and palatable Table Water. " AQUARIUS "is suck, and carioudly enough hails from the shiny, its birth plas bang Suanghai. "AQUARIUS is popular in China thuthit is proposed to open an Agency in London. Was. B. Crockett-Men of the Moss-Hags. have tried it varselves with Wielry and found it admirable." SPORTING TIMES," London, örl Asgust, 1815."

15. Quen's Ropal:--

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SHIN, GUARDS, ko,

HOCKEY SEIN GUARDS..

A LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO CLUBS,

N

Hon. C. P. Chater on the Extension of the

Colony's Frontiera.

Hongkong. 19th March, 1896.

N

Bettlement of Mr. John Androw a CALO.

Hongkong Banitary BoardA

Mr J.D. Haughreys Fined for Riding at

Happy Valley,

The Philharmonio Scelety's Concert

"Coueart as the German Club.

Plogne Patients permitted to leave for

Canton

Cattle Disease at Pokfulam,

Report on the Foreign Trade of China

Kor 1895

Luzon Sugar Refining Co, Limited. Chirs Sugar Robning Co. Limited,

Ching and Manila Steamship Co., Limited. Correspondence.

Lucal and District News.

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和源

LANE CRAWFORD & CO.

NOTICE.

Pesrull Smith-The Youth of Farners. H. G. Walls The Warderful Visil

Bus F. Brooke-A. Superfiuon, Womin.

Erin F. Brosko- Transitions.

Sir Edwin Arnold—Suas and Lords.

R. A. Preator Pleasant Ways in Science, HC Princ-Story of Christine Hochufort [27 Dowson and Moore-A Comedy of Masks.

Rkles Haggard-Joan Haste.

Lenys Daintroy-The King of Alberta. Conan Doyle-Ronal the Red Lamp. Charlotte M. Yonge-A Long Vacation, Heary S. Morriman The Sowers.

H. de Balzuo-Urone Mircut,

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WALTER W. BREWER & CO.

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ESTABLISHED 1877;

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Hongkong.ril October, 1995.

NAPIER JOHNSTONE'S

QUARE BOTTLE WHISKY

The sale of this good Scotch increases month by month; it is of Superb Qality and of

CUTLER, PALMER & Co.'s SELMOTION,

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Copies ena be posted from the Office to scarassan sent; including postage 4 centa okeh, er $1 for three cuplus, Coah.

Hongkong, 31st March, 1898.

ASSISTANT WANTED for SALES and GENERAL OFFICE WORK. Enov- edge of Gorman fanguage required. vrApplications, slating Tarma, to be addressed

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AYOUNG LADY in England is desirous of An obtaining a BLEUATION IN GOVER NESS in Hongkong or Shanghai, Thorough English, French, Pianoforte, Singing, and Drawing

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at 8.30 for 9 P.M. prosely. Visiting Brathwa

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Hongkong, 81st March, 1888

VICTORIA

No. 625. B.C.

CHAPTER

NOTICE OF FIRM

IN OT-EU, E.

MAROPA FTHE Intervent and Responsibility of the late CONVOCATION of EMERGENCY DAVID MONCLIENT WEIGHT in

VICTORIA CHAPTER will be hell

at the FREEMASON' Hala, mi SATURDAY,

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the 4th April, a 8.30 for 9P, W. Vinting Com- pantons are cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, 31st March, 1296 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP?

10 facilitate the winding up of the late Mr.

Edwin Breya's interest in the vint HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY.

BALE WILL CONTINUE DURING

THIS WEEKS New Goods, or lato arrivais, will be offered wanitable for Spring and Summer Wear,

Sale is taking Flade at

19. &), D'Águilar Street. Hongkong, 50th March, 1890.

#5987.

GANDE, PRICE & CO.,

Wine and Spirit Merchants,

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

Have Teen Shippers to CHINA for nearly 75 years.

over the World

AT QUALITY GOGNAC, Distinguished by 4 STAES on the label Price $10.00 per 2 dozen bottles. SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, Tistinguished by 3 Stass on the label. Price $17.75 per 1 dozen bottles. VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger that the above. Distinguished by rate on the label. Price $14.00 per 1 dozen bottles. PALL MALL WHISKY, Elorca years old, very fine quality. Each bottle beca nu naalyst's certifionta. The quality is guarantood. Price $16.75 por 1.dozen boffins

Well-matured HIGHLAND MALT WHISKY Blended by CUTE, PALMER & CO. Moderato

in price, exvallout in quality,N Price $16.00 per 1 dosen bottles.

WHISKY

the firm of D. MONCRIEFF WRIGHT BRODIE & CO'S FINE SCOTCH CRABSD on the 31st day of DECENNEL, 1894 [+ since which fate the Firm has Lear oarried on by H ROBERT JOHN HASTINGS apón ha own" Acamint

The said ROBERT JOHN HASTINGS will continue to carry on the Bhaines of the lata Bien from the 1st day of JANUARY, 1896; mder the name of D. M. WRIGHT & 00,

Tainunfa, Jlet December, 1895.

NOTICE

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“TAROM and after this date Mr. CHARLES ill. -8TEWART SHARP and Mr. HENEY BH KINNEAR are ndrited Partners in our Firm in Hongkong and China. Shanghai, diet March, 1996:

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & COM

* in "Squat”. Hottles:

Price $10.00 per 1 dozen bottles.

C. P. & CO'S OWN SPECIAL

BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,

* Patented Hotties, Price 89.00 por 1 dorsa bottles.

GLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCH WHISKY,

Moderately priood, good quality,"

Price $3.00 per 1 dozen bottles,

Their Brands are favorably known all

INVALIDS PORT. This Wins is old, soft, and delicato, Wo'strongly recommend it. Analysed and Certificated by Professor Casmall, Price $16.75 per 1 dozen bottles.

DOURO PORT,

This is a fine quality Wine of exceptionally good value

Price $12.00 per 1 dozon bottles,

SHERRIES. AMOROSO,

The Ear) Mina's shipping. Price $16.7 per 1 dozon hotties. SALA TORRE

Price $14.00 per 1 dozen bottles. Pare and natural Wine a tonic. WHITE BEAT SHERRY-Popular at

delicato, and of fine flavour.

Price $17.75 per 1 domen bottles.

CLARETS

in Onsite and Pints, CHATHAU MOUTON. For a good after dinner Wine we ・・・ Tecommend this.

Price $26,75 per 7 dozen bottles.

LAROSEL .......” “

This is a very attasstivs Ularot, of fit, good bouquet.

Price $15.75 per 1 dozen bottles, ST MARGAUX-MEDOQ;

A breakfast Olarak Price 88.75 por 1 dosen bottles...

LIQUEUR. BENEDICTINE, DO.M Frigo 833.50 per 1 dosen bottles,

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The first Instalment will appear on or about SATUL DAY APRIL, ITA.... "Hongkong, 23rd March, 1896

AUCTIONS:

FOR SALE.

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ON SATURDAY, the 4th day of Art, at 4 F.M

UNDER Intentions received from h

ATTORNEY for the 'LIQUIDATIOŃ, New ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED, the Ludersigned

Will Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

The BUNGALOW, MOUNT KELLETT,

The Peak (R. B. Lot No. 46)

MERCHANT NAVY

NAVY DOILED

· LONG FLAX RELIANCE CROWN STARPAULING

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HOTELS.

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

3,400 feet abata za Intel,

Telegraphic Address," Excelsior Hongkong,"

A.B.C. Corte

Telephone, No. 85.

This MAGNIFICENT HOTEL is situated

at, the most beautiful and healthy part of the Till Distriot, the air is delightfully cool and tucing, the temperatazo being at least 10 degrees lower than in the valley beneath. Faruriously-tarnished and appointed.

The CUISINE is under the personel superia tendeuos of an experienced European Steward.

LAWN TENNIS Three Corriinipplendid condition ara kapt for the mes of Visitors

TRAMWAY TICKETS are supplied to Besidents and Visitors at the Hotel at reduced rates,

98 and 40, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, or to

For further Partioniers, apply at the OFFICE,

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

The Manager. Hongkong, 2nd September, 1895.

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Moe X, SEXUPSN Norw, st, 1,995 I Talin

sen, Bangkok 23rd March, Ricu.”—WIELEL & Co

Mar. 31. CHEANGCHEW, British str., 1,213. F. Webb, Singapore 23rd March, Gauoril.--- CHINESE, DER

Mar. 31, FUSIUM, Chinose str., 1,500, W. H.

Lunt Shanghai 29th March, Canon C. MENN. CAL Mar 31, Hatroond, British str., 785. W. Davis, Tamani 28th Murch, and Amoy 30th, Gene- rely-Docenas Lapbaik & Co. Mar. 31, KRIMHILD, German str., 1,703, Th Forok, Hyogo 23rd Kazol, Olaboral. — SMSSB & Co.

Mer. X, TIENTSIN, British str., 1,950, Caran ghan, Canton 31st March, General-Bur TERFIELD & SWIRE,

Mer 31, WOTAN, German str., 1,015, A. Ot

Saigon 26th March, Ricers, WEGÉ NEE & Ce

Mar. 1, Arcane, British cr., from Canton.

CLEARANCES.

AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICA,

31 MARCH Amigo, German siy., for Bangkok. Eenledi, British str., for Saigon.

DEPARTURES. "Mar. 31, Chosay, Germán str., for Ciaton.

Mar. 31, PaYANG, German str., for Caxton. Mar. 31, PROGRESS, German str., for Saigon. "Mar. 31, Ásx, Danish str. for Hoihow. Mar, 31, GunGPING, Chinese str., for Canton, Mar. 31, TELONA, British she, for London. Mac. 31 THoLes, British str., for Swatow, Mar. 31, Tosi Manu, Jap. str., for Colombo. Mar. 31, Zaro, British air, for Manila. Mar. 31 LUTIN-French g-b, for Saigon. Mar. 31, PRSJUSES, German tr., for Europu.

PASSENGERS.

ARRIVED. Per Ernest Bisons, six, for Hongkong from Shanghai Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie and intani, Messrs. Berigny. Martas, prd A. Bringh. From Yokohama Moesis. Sharp and Kon. For Singapore from Shanghai-Dr. Horsey, Messrs. How and David Brau, Mr. and Miss Ebersein.. For Pont Said from Slanoghai-HD. Li Hung- chang (Ambassador); Lord Li, Mosses. Ja Kiug Tre, Lo Fang Lob. Von Grot, So Mi, Faksara Lien Yien, Lien Fang, Shu Ho, King Sients, Wang Tai, Dr. Irain, Kaya Fatmal Strohi and F. Botta. From Kobe Mrs: de Tritiscolf: For Marseilles from Shangani-Reve. Timetliy Richard and A. Shorrock, Mikes K. B. Ben aud Lens Orth, Mrs. Le and 2 children, Mesers, Repichet Piotr, J. Münter, C. T. Mater, and Armin Juillerat. From Yokoham--Mr. and Mr. Ure, Mrs, Revou and 2 chihiron. Messrs Münter, Carmo, and Tenyu Ki. From Kobe r. Maria For Bombay from Shanghai-- Mr. Tokobotake.

(For Passengers Dépurivit ses 3rd page.) ' ;

VISITORS AT HOTELS. HozGRONG HOTEL,

Mr. W.G. Allen

Mr. G. Badoio..

Mr. L. Batindangus:

Mr. K. Bales

Mr. J. K. Bell

Mr..0. W. de. Barignes Mr. J. W. Bollos

Mr. and Mrs A. "H.

Bottenheir

Mr. F. BouramiTYR " Mr. Auton Broetje Vice-Admiral & Mrs. A. Boller, maid & valet Master Edward Buller Air. W. T. Canter Capt. & Mrs. H. K. Carey Mf. E. Choszcier Mr. & Mrs. G.T.Creswell. Mr FB. DeCON Mr. W. A. Du£f ‚· Mr. J. B. Danma Mr. A. Fair Mr. Geo. Fenwick Mr H K. C. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. E. Frundou

ir A. Fuchs

Me, Greenfield

Maj. & Mrs. Hanban Mr. A.Hardcastle Mr. C. Harris: CUF HU

Mr. F. L. Hiar -

Major Holliam Mr. & Mrs, Holmg

le R. W. Hoopes Me: C: Howard: Mr. AN. Buku Capt. & Ms. Hynt Mr. E. K. Hit Mc. R. & Judah Me, J. W. Kinghorn Mr. R. Kolar.

3. W. KrummE Mr. & Mrs Norton Kysle Capt. & Mrs. Lloyd

Mr. R. E. Mclliney :

Mr. C. A. McCallums Mr. L. Martel

Mr. Marlos

Rev. & Mra. Mas M. Mielartse

Mr. L.. Montague"` Mrand Mr. C. Monung

& family

Pemberton

Mr. & Mrs. I Norveget Mr. F. Ormiston 7 Caint Oranetto Capt. & Mrs. Palmer XI. W. F'arlite Bujor & Mr. A. Perim Mr. & Mrs. Perival Mr. II. Price Dr. Pyhos Mr. A. IL Reine Mr. & Mrs. H. A. Richie

Ir. P: Kickniets

c. J. Roberbott

Jr, C. Roghe Mfr. A, Shandy Me&Sherida Mr. Sunith Mr. J. T. Sunitr Miles Smith Mr. E.A. Har MiL SUIKER Mrs Tarfor

Mr. & Mr. G. O; Tayfor Mr. & Mrs. J. P. Thumkas 3Fr. B. Ta Thomas 3. II. E Tomking

3fe. T. 8. Thuinsm Alat Mus: Vidži Miss Vidal Mr. W. B. WalkerTM 3r. Weinball Mr. C. J. Wilay Capt. J. E. Willinas MAT. S. Woodla Mr. Woodward Cosander Mrs. Wyleg Mie Wyloy & guyone

AMA MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

Mr. & Mr. John Andrew, Ale. Unolitechik -

and child

Mr. & Mrs. Baxier

Mr. Bock

Mr. H. W. Bird

Mr. & Mrs. H. E, Bongshall

Mc. Hart Buck

Mr. Charlest Cohen

Mr. Heary Cuffed

Mr. Henger A. Don

Mra Pick-Melbourne Miss Dick-ledbourne Miss M. Pick-Melbourne

Ma. Luchfald, childsen &

Suterness

Staff Surgeon Beays, K.N. Mr. Kenys Mr. & Mrs. Kirch & chid Mr. & Mre. "Micbeau,

children nurse."

Mr. & Mrs. Metallum and

duld

Mr. H. F Meyerick- Col. Nepan, K.M.L.I. Mrs. Nejran

Mr. & Mrs. G. B. Dodwell Mr. E. J. Norizan, Cpl. Exces

Mrs. Earles & child

Llaas. Gordon

B

EST Liquors

Mrs Gordon

B

EST Attendance

B

EST of Everything in the Ear

1797

Containing 4 Rooms Our OFFICES, and overy Convenience,.

Salo to take plus at the Bungalow. For Particulans, apply to

M. ARMSTRONG,

Austionicer. Hongkong, 27th March, 1896.

POSTPONEMENT.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

R GEO, P LAMMERT ng received

PUBLIO AUCTION

Matrictions to Bell b

FRIDAY Fth APRIL, 189,

at No. 2, KoWINOM GODOWN. COMPANY'S

Honowys, KOWLOONAM SA Three New IRON GIRDER BRIDGES Bach 49 feet long and 19 feet wide. The three can be joined intens, if required. Very Suitable for CANALS, CZELKE, etc.

For further Fardoulars apply to tha Auctioneer

Then D. museo & có. TERMS OF FALE--Cash on delivery, Hongkong, 26th March, 1998,

at the HoveToRG HOTEL

VICTORIA HOTEL,

CANTON, AT PAG (LATE SHAMERY HOTELS CANTON).

MESARE MADAR & FARMER liave

the pleasure to inform their Patrons, Friends, and the Publio geusmily that, having leased the SHAMEEN HOTEL, they have Reburnished the whols Establishment, had j vetly improved in every department, and have now RE-OPENED it under the more popular Blyle of VICTORIA HOTEL.

For further Partinalars, apply to the

MANAGER

NEW VICTORIA HOTEL, Hongkong

[130 Hongkong 10th January 1800.

Miss Gordon

MrH, E. Follock * Mr. Smith Alliston ged

Mr. A. Stewart

Capt. Tiller

VESSELS IN DOOK.

ANDREY Dock-Strathallaz. KOWLOON DOCKS-Tailee, Honam, Rhoshua, K.M.8. Centurion, Shelley, Otaru Mari.

COSMOPOLITAN Dock-Changshs, Huben.

zellen

TO-DAY.

Meeting of Zetland Lodge, at 9 p.ra Willard Opera Co. at Theatre Royal, 9p.m.

HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM

WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED.

TIME TABLE.

WEER DASIA

1.30 am to 10.30 a.m. Every quarter of an hour 11.30 xin, to 12.30 puu. .......Every Half bour. 12.30 pan. to: 2.30 p.m. ...Every quarter of an hour. 9.30 am to 8.00 pm...Every quarter of an hour Night cars 8.45 p..and 9p..and from 0.46 pm

ting to 11.5 gynu, every luuli bouri

SATURDAY Extra Night at 11.30 and 11.45 pat

BURDAY.NUARY 8.45 um. to 10.15am. Every half hegar-

10.80 n. and 10,40 am, 1/

Noma

to 2pm. Brey quarter of an hour. to 8 p.Every quarter of an hour. "ght cars at 8:45 pm, and V pan., and Groni 145 p.m. to 11.15 pm, every half hotir.

SPECIAL CARE

by arrangement at the Company's Olive,

40, Road Central JOHN D HUMPHREYS & SON, General Managere. Hongkong, 1st April, 1896.