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with the best materials, and wander European EuparriKON 37

HE DAILY PRESS" OFFICE Always pronowired equal to homo work, and prices very moderata..

DEINTING OF ALL KINDS of the most

moderato prices at

THE "DAILY PRESS” OFFICE. All proofs are read and all werk superintented-by-Englishman: Alwyr egard and generally siparior to thee done anywhere else. Fitimater pinay,

Hongkong Daily Press.

No. 12,125. 骁五十二百一千二萬壹第 日十二月一十年二十二精光

NOTICE.

· Communication, respecting Adoptjzemente, Buki stripizons, Prizling, Binding, fe, etsaid to askibrantad DALT PREM Ory, and prelat business matiors 3Rx ManagmİA,

Advertisments and Subscriptions which are not ordered for a flood period will be continued until

oualorianded.

Orders for extra óspies of Daily. Pazu should be thefors 11 a.m. on day of publications. After that hour the supply is limited. Only mygdal for Cash. Telegraphie Addren Paza® 4.0.C. Cods. P.O. Bom 20. Telephone No. 12,

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

•DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & co.,

LIMITED.....

TOTICE is kereby given that an EXTRA-

INTIMATIONS.

GEORGE FENWICK & COMPANY,

A LIMITED.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1896.

INTIMATIONS.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

TOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA. Have boon Bippers to CHINA for nearly 75 Jones.

ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

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of this Company will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL on TUESDAY, the 29th day of Decum- ber, 1896, at 11:30AM, when Special Resolutions will be proposed to altor and aniend the Articles of Associatiím. A copy of proposed alterations has hean posted to the registered address, of mach. Shareholder and any Share- heldor who fails to revsíva s copy can have one | by applying to the Gomoral Manager,

By Order.

W. G. WINTERBURN, General Manager, Hongkong, 21st December 1896..

THE HONGKONG HIGHLÉVEL

TRAMWAYS CO., LIMITED.. * M* pport the Company be routerly NOTICE is hardly given that the wound up and that a Liquidster be TWELFTH ORDINARY GENE RAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS appointed for such winding ap 2 which was pamed at the ESTEAORDINARY of the above COMFANY will ho held at the GENERAL MELTING of the Company held on Registered Ofters of the Company, 38 and 49, tby 17th day of December; 1856, will be seh-Queen's Road Central, au TUESDAY, tho mitted for confirmation as a Specia, Resolution: 23th day of December, at Neon, for the purpose and the Resolution-

of receiving the Raport of the Ganorel Man-

ORDINARY GENERAL MEET- ING of DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & CO., LIMITED, will be held at the RoNGKONG HOTEL on MONDAY, the 11th day of January, 17, when the Relatio

"That in acordance with the notice in the

That Mr. F. MAITLAND be appointedagers, together with a statement of Accounts

Liquidator with a foo of $500 for his for the year ending 80th November, 1890. services,"

also passed at the above-mentioned ixten ordinary General Meeting, will als he sub. mitted for contmatica.

By Order of the Board of Direstora.

Wx. HAY,

Alangor. Hongkong. Prd Dicomber, 1200,

BOTHEN MARE LODGE No. 26k

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REGULAR MEETING of tho EUTHEN MARK. LODGE will be belt at the FREEMASONS" HALL on - WED- NESDAY, the 30th inst., at 5.00 for 5.30 PM) praciesly. Visiting Brethraa are cocillally in vited to attoral.

Hongkong, 24h Descuber, 1898.

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CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SHANGHAL

THE Company's Steamship

*SZECHUEN,“

Captain Derby, will he despatched as shore

TO-DAY. the 24th inst., at P...

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agants.

[2945]

Hongkong, 23rd December, 1806.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEEQTS POSTE FRANCAIS.

T

FOR SHANGHAI,' KOBB, AND

YOKOHAMA

Compary' Starship

**SYDNEY,"

Captain Aubert, will be despateħed for the above ports TO-DAT, Eb 24th inst..

For Freight or Farbage, apply to

G. DE GRAMPEAUX,

Agent.

Hongkong, 23rd December 1896,

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON YLA SÜBZ CANAL

Company's. Steamship

"ACHILLES,"

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 22nd to 31st inek, both days inulusive.

JOHN D. HUNTTİREYS & SON,

General Managers. Hongkong, th December, 1896.. [2892

THE PUNJOM MINING CO., LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that the FIFTH

ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING

of BHAREHOLDERS in the above Compasy will be held at the OFFICE of the COMPANY, No. P. PRATA CENTRAL. ON THURSDAY, Las 31 December, 1896, at Noon, for the purpass of presenting the Report of the Dirantora and the Statement of Accounts to September 30th, 1556, and for tro Election of Directors d Aplitern.

The REGISTER of SHARES will be

over the World.

AL QUALITY COGNAO, Distinguished by à Braxe on the label.

· Prios 319.00 por 1 doran bettlas, SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, Distinguished by 8 Brine on the labai. Price $17.75 per a dozen bottles.. VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat younger than the above. Distinguished by 2 Brass on the list..

Price $14.00 per 1 dozen Hettlus... ́.... PALL MALL WHISKY, Eleven years old, very fine quality. Esch botido bears an analyst's certificate, The quality is gruanuitive. Price $16.75 per 1 donen beftion, Well-matured HIGHLAND MALT

WHISKY

Bionded by CEUES, PATMER & Co. Moderate Encprice, excellant tu quality. Erice 814.00 per 1 dozen totties. BRODIE & CO.'S FINE SCOTCH WHISKY.

inquit Battles.

Price 810.00 per 1 dozen bottles.

C. P. & CO.'S OWN SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,

in Patented Bottlen... Prico 39.00 por 1'dazón bottles, GLENIFFER BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY,

Moderately priced, good quality.

Price $8.00 per 1 down bottle.

四 拜禮

INTELATIONS

THE":

WE+==+EXTLBAT

INTIMATIONS.

STANDARD LIFE OFFICE, Thar Brands are favorably knew all a large British Company with a world- FFORDS tho.advantages of Assurance in

wide Reputation.

The Funds exceed FightMillions Starlur For full particulars and rates,

Apply tod

INVALIDS' PORT,

This Wing is old, soft, and delicate. BODY.We strongly recommend it.

Analysed and Certificated by Professor Onssali, Price $18.75 per 1 doren battles: DOURO PORT This is a fine quality Wine of exceptionally good valas Price $12.00 per 1 dozou bottles.

SHERRIES, AMOROSO,

The Earl Misa's akipping. Price $16.75 por 1 dozen betains. LA TORRE,

Price $1400 per 1 dozen bottles. Pare and natural Wine; a tohle. WHITE BEAL SHERRY-Popular st the Club

Dry, delfoste, and, of fine darogs, Price $17.55 por 1 dozen bottles.

CLARETS

in Quite and Pints. CHATEAU MOUTON" For a good nfèor diuinox Wike me.

resoramond this,

Pries $26.75 pár 1 dozen bottles, LAROSE.

This in a very attractive Clarók, et good bongnat. S Price $15.75 per 1 dosen battles. MARGAUX-MEDOC: A breakfast Claret Price $8.75 por 1 damn battles. LIQUEUR/ BENEDICTINE, D.O.M. Prico 339.50 per 1 dozen bolitas,

Agents SIEMSSEN & Co, HONGKONG

CLOSED frem MONDAY, the 21st inat DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & CO., LIMITED.

till THURSDAY, the 31st inst, both days inclusire, during which period na Transfer of

Sharus can be rögisterad.

By Ortler of than Road of Directori,

JAMES B. DUNCAN,

Secretary,

Hongkong, 15th December, 186.

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THE GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED,

↑ VICTOE H. DEACON, Notary Public hereby certify that on this 7th day of December, 1846, the Debentures hearing the Numbers kot out below wow duly Drawn for Redemption by me-at the Registered Office of the Company, in Hongkong.

NOS. OF DEBENTURES.

6, 12, 21, 31. 35, 4, 57, 63, 92, R, 108, 114, 185, 180, 212, 995, 227, 247, 283, 301, 308, 301, 307, 313, 327, 351, 350, 300, 353, 96, 370, 375, 201, 405,

408, 433, 417, 121, 429, 424, 486, 4:15, 447, 350, 470, 473, 495, 409

VICTOR H. DEACON."

Notary Public, Hongkong Dated Unis 7th Docubor, 1800.

VICTORIA DISPENSARY

HIGH CLASS ENGLISH CONFECTIONERY

A CHOICE ASSORTMENT.

Ex S.S GLENGARRY."

LOOSE and in ARTISTIC BOXES and BAGS SUITABLE for PREGENTS.

TEADE MÁRI.

和源

YUEN-WO

HOTG-NAME

2793.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

Telephone No. 186

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Captain Harvey, will be despatched as above TN Recordance with Section 120 of the

on MONDAY, the 28th inat,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agante. Hongkong, 20 December, 1304, -

*2047

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED...

POR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE THE Company's Steamship

** TSINAN," Captain Ramsay, will be Baspatched on FRI, DAY, the 1st Jan., et P.

The attention of Passingars is directed to the Superior Accommodation phered by this Steuer. First Class Saloon is situated for

Articles of Association, the GENERAL AGENTE, with approval of the CONSULTING COMMITTEE, will, on tre ad JANUARY. 1887, issue INTEREST WARRANTS of $5 per Share payable at the Hongkong and Bhanghai Banking Corporation, the same being at the rate of 10 por cont per mum on the paid-up Capital of the Hifon, for the year 1896.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Compnay will be CLOSED from the 15th to the 31s just, bath days incluative

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO

General Agenta CANTON INSURANCE OFFTON, LIMITED, [2677 Hongkong, lith December, 1896.

CHRISTMAS PURCHASES.

TN order to afford facility to purchasers

ward of the Englues. A Refrigerating Cham-CHRISTMAS GOODS, the Under. der creates the supply of Fresh Provieloza during the entire voyage.

signed has deviled to kap bis STORE OPEN A daly qualified Surgeon is onrried and the fron TO-DAY 1 CHRISTMAS EVP until Vessel in itted throughout with Electric Light. 7 P.M.

For Freight or Passaga, apply to

H. BUTTONJEE,

13, D'Aguilar Strect. Hongkong, 22nd December, 1800.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRD,

*Ageois

12945

Hongkong, 23rd December, 1890.

STEAMSHIPSYDNEY."

•

سینی سید

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMER

NOTICE.

.........

ONSIGNEES of Cargo from Bordax or $3. Antilles and Ville de Dunkerque in connection with above Steamer, are hereby informed tant their Gonda, with the excepilon of Opium, Trousers, nṛul. Valuables, are boing lended and stored at their riska into. the dolorus of the Hongkong aul Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, at Kowloon, whenco delivery may be obtained it- madistely after landing,

Optional Cargo will be formed on ulos

intimation is received from the Consign

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#598

Also a Fresh Consignment of GOSNELL'S PERFUMES.

Fo1588

MOET & CHANDON'S

WORLD FAMED

DRY IMPERIAL,

· 1889.

TAPIER JOHNSTONE'S

ORUNG TO) SAN FO

(Chiniano Daily Prese},"na PUBLISHED DAILY,

the oldest mid efill itzmenearably the beat dna for Advertising strong the

Native Community.

Established for nearly Tonry, TEARS, airoulates largely throughout Southern Chinn, Indo-China, ato,

Toran for Advertising (Tranaliliums free) can ba obtained at the Offico, Wyndham Street, |Hongkong; or from the different Agents.

Documents trapelated from or inte Chimical For Colloquial Clingeo.

PRICE $24 PER MONTA

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS

Deo. 28, CENTURION, British flagship, 10,500, Spoticar H. Tingin, Sagapore 17th Deo. QUARE BOTTLE WHISKY Des. 23, HATRAS. Britishstr. 183, J.S. Roach,

The sale of this good, Beatoh facrosse month by month; it in of Superb Quality atid of.

CUTLER, FALME & CO. SELECTION,

Solo Aganté for imme

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,

Hongkong............

DODWELL CARLILL & CO.,

Agouts. Hongkong, 16th November, 1895 12-1528|92||

Foochow 19th Deo. Amoy 2let, and Suntow 22nd, General.-DÓTGLAS APRAIK & Co. Des. 23, QUANIA, Gorian str. 1,14,H-Johnun

sen, Moji 1715 Deo, Carls-WIELER & CO. Dos. 23, PECTING, Glorian str., P58. R. Kolle, Contou 23rd Dec., General-SIM &

Deo, 28, YUNGCHING, Chineseat., 100, Symon,

Canton 23rd

UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL, De Gestance 100, Gugeral, 148, dylan

AGENCY (LIMITED).

BOLE AGENTE IN

HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,

WON. PHCU

UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LD, LONDON, Piuncora of tho Asbestos Trade.

Contructors to HM. Gwveranont, and the Principal English, India, Colonial, endj Foreign Hailwave, jaoluling the Imperial Railways of Japan?

MANUFACTURERS OF

The Best Chatter of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS, for Le Very Highest Frossures Cheaper Qualities for Low I'lenseren.

The "VICTOR" METALLIC PACKING has buon adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty for us throughout Hor Majesty's Navy.

The "VICTUR" METALLIC JOINTING MATERIALS for Steam and Hydrané Joints Manhole and Madkols Dosra, &n, ara also used on every. Battleship, Cruiser, Ennbest, Torpain-boat. and Transport in H. M. Service:

SALAMANDEL Non-conducting Composition for Boilers, Hotwater Turks, Pipes, &o. IN TWO QUALITIES A

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES. Superintendout

4897

DE INORR'S ANTIPYRINE

Patented":"

"LION BRAND."

In Powder and Crystals, also in Dropt of 5 gralus, casily catablo za Water, Wine, ate FEVER, RHEUMATIC & NEULALGIC AFFECTIONS.-

NERVOUS AFFECTIONS..

ARGONIN.

(REGISTERED TRADEMARK.) BOLUBLE CASEIN-SILVER: FRE

PARATION. .⠀ Used in Gonorrhes to 1 to 2 per cent colu tions prisgeassa similar bacteriella olion to silver nitrato, but is distinguished by complete absence of irritating properties.

MATTHứa, SKINNER.

DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.,

General Agents

DR. OVERLACH'S

MIGRANINE SVETLION BRAND"

(ANTIPYRIN-CAFFEINE CITRATE.)

(1) Excellent resniti in the 87EREST CASES OF MIGKAINING, as well as in HEADACHE ABISING FROM ALCOHOLIC, NICOTINE, AND | MORPETA POISONING, NEUDASTHENIA, IN-

FLUENZA, GRIPTy, ko,/

(2) The BEST. ANTIPYRETIC, even in threst- enext collapse, bepanze the effoins of Migrain insacts simultaneously an ANALEPTIC.

* Deannly DH. OVERLACH'S MI- GRAININE,Lioz Brand," and always prescribe MIGRAININE HOLCHST

The bent medium dose for adults is 17 grains given once or twice daily in powder or in solation.

Sole Manufacturer FARDWERKE VORM HEISTER It is requested that the directions on the LUCIUS & BRUNING, HOECHST o... buses for making solutions all be implicitly Literature of the abom Preparations supplied followed. AAA AAA gratis of request to Modical man.

CHINA EXPORT, IMPORT & BANK CO., Bole Agents for China. BEWARE OF SPURIOUS IMITATIONS!

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.

The autioned BARNS will b N accordance with Ordinance No. 6 of 1870 CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Bas Les TOMORROW (FRIDAY) and SATUR

For the CHANTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRÁLIA, AND CRIBA, PAPER

There being very little 1889 Vintage left, connoissers would do well to DAY, the 25th and 26th instant, respectively-

- down a stock of this magnificent WINE.

Per Unan, Quarts $4100; Pints $45.00

SOLE AGENTS

GANDE, PRICE & CO.,

Wino and Spirit Merchants,"

No. 12, Quiosu's Road Central.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Just arrived Ex 9.S. "BORNEO"

A Smajl but Select Assortment of “SILE" AND LACE LAMP SHADES

TOM SMITH'S CRACKERS, in Great Variety

CHILDREN'S TRICYCLES” MECHANICAL TOYS (all Prices) FANCY MIRRORS, &o.

XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS.

Hongkong, 17th December, 1896." -

BROMO SELTZER. BROMO SELTZER.

First Introduced into HONGKONG by FLETCHER & Ca

Have just opened a new Consigniċent of this formos Headache Care Also an assortiment of

B25

MAS! MASHIMAS!! SPRAY PRODUCERS, CACHOUS, BARLEY SUGAR, LINE FEVIT TABLETS, CHOCOLATE CENAMA

Hole Agent for the popular PANGAN MINERAL WATER

FLETCHER & CO.

J. ULLMANN & CO., WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERR, OPTICIANE,

and Dealers in FANCY GUOUS GOLD DIAMOND JEWELLERY, comprising everything is the Jewellery. linc, excelling in variety and ologace LINGS EARRINGS from $8 to $2,000

aything ever seen in this Colony,

Bask. WATCHESand CLOCKS ofstory description, the largest and finest STOCK in the East SILVERWARE, MARINE and OPERA

GLASSES, TELESCÓPES MUSICAL BOXES with and without Flute

Orchestra: - STA

MIRRORS for Wall and Toilet Tabla, a anre

choice.

ALBUMS LEATHER CIGAR, CIGAR before 9 2.72. TO-DAY, the 34th inst., requesting EFTE, and CARD CASES

MBERSCHAUM PIPES CIGAR and

CIGARETTE HOLDERS. PINAUD'S PERTUMES and FANUY

it to be landed hers.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,

Goods remajaing, unclaimed after WEDNES nav, te th inst, at Noon, will be subject to rent and hearobarges,

All Chuané zrak da sent in to ranion or befors WEDNESDAY, JAN 30th iust: or they will not be recognised,

GOODS in great variety

TOYS,

ALBO

TOYS,

TOYS

mined on A Unique Selection well worth an Tarpection.

SEE BEFORE BUYING ELSEWHERE..

All Damaged Packages will be Wednesday, the Cowiest, at3 p.m.

No Fire Lusscance laas been effected,

G. DE CHAMPDAUX, Agent.

Hong, 23rd December, 1896..

AN EFFECTUAL, STOP

16 PUT TO ALL / TEXTY

EY

THE NEW GUARANTEED CASH

-VALUE POLICY DE

OF THE

COME

P

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J. ULLMANN & CO., 774, Queen's Road: Hongkong, 14th December 1895:

XMAS BUITADEN NEW YEAR XMAS

PEESENTS FOR

JUST ARRIVEDİ

EQUITABLE" AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT of the

This Policy provides three, things; (1) Pro- fection for the fumilgs (2) Provision for the - assured's later yesen ; (3) À valttabla investimont, -When three sonsal premiums have been paid the polioy ucquires yearly thereafter three distinct GUARANTEED vuizen in (1) paid-ap Gosarane) Cush: (3) Loa at 5 per cent

This policy is pronouned by experienced mon of basinds to be the best and meet liberal. contract of life siennes reissund; and it is -offered by na nice having the splendid SUR

PLUS of £2,500,000 starling to support its GUARANTEES.

Fall Purtientors and Illegations from GENERAT, AGENTS,

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO..

J. T. HAMILTON,"

Manager for this Eat, Hongkong, 23rd October, 1876, FA830

best ENGLISH FRENCH General JEWELLERY, ANV

WATCHES,

FANCY GOODS.

PRICES MODERATE

LEVY HERMANÓS, Ouposito TELEGRAPH OFFICE, Hongkong, 12th December 1898.

2839

JAPAN FINE AW CURIOS

KUBY KOMOR

E

845]

0898)

THE FULEMAdy; 23, Queen'S HOAD CENTRAL,

·KEA CAKMICHAEL. & CO., LD.

SPECIAL SHOW

WARM UNDERWEAR,

BLANKETS, RUGS, &C., &c.

COTTAM & CO

Outätters and General Importers.

AQUARIUS.

PERFECT TABLE WATER.

TE: WHITKÄFAD,

Manags, Hongkong.

For the HONGEOVO & SHANGHAI BANKING:

* CORPORATION, BLAN

T. JACKSON..

Chief Manager.

For the NATICAL BANK OP GA,

LIMITED,

GEO W. F. PLAYFAIR,

Chief Manager. For the MenGANTILE BANK OF INDIA,

LIMITED,

JW. B. TAYLOR,

Maunger, Hongkong: For the BANQUE DE L'INGO-OR

Hongkong Agapoy, M LACAZE.

Acting Manager For the BASE OF UNINA & JAPAS, LIMITED,

HONGKONG,

CHANTREY INCHBALD, BM Manager. Av For the YOKOHAMA SPECIS BATE, LIMITAD

NAO NABEK'RA,

Ageat. Hongkong, 2nd December, 1898;

CHRISTMAS HOLIDATE.

(2920

THE Undermentioned Insurance Oflees will be CHOSET) for tho Transaction of Public Business TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) And BATURDAY: the 5th and 26th inst, reapatively

JARDINE, MATHESON A CO

General Agent

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LID General Manigéréa

HONGTOM PIRS INSURANCE CO., LD. N. EDE,

Somelars

UNION INSURANCE BOCIETY OF CAN

TON IN

L. KENNARD DAVIS,

Acting Agent,

NORTH CHINA INAURAMOR GOLD,

WHARAY,

Secretary,

CHINA TRADER

Insurance Co

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,

Agente,

YANGTZ Insurance ABSOCIATION;

GEORGEL TOMLIN,

Aoting Secretary,

WM MAUBEAN,

CHINA FIRE INSDEANCE CO., I.

Manager, wate

TEE STEAITE INSURARON Co, LD. Hongkong, 19th Decoraber, 1996.

2919

Allowance for the

Empties when returned to

CUSTOMS NOTIFICATION.

Der Goʻlowns, ar

£0.50

· 0.95

net palos.

$1.25 0.75

Par 1 doren Gacris, $1.75 Per 1 dozen Pinte, 1.0)

There is no ending in all the wide world of hygiene velable as the menlcation of the idea that typhoid fever is a water borno dizem Exeinding ESTU, 1864. not common liability to the air diffusion of its gorma, wo nequiro this almost undoubtedly from water directly, or from milk which has boru fenied by polluted water. Pace water means practically the abolition of both typhoid fever and choləra. Our estoty abroad la to drink a puro Mineral Water only. =(DY, ANDREW WILSON in the Tuetrated London News.) Y

Telephone No. 18

a271

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., General Mansgore...

CHANGEABLE WEATHER

throws the lumin machinery out of gear. It relaxes the system and renders it more adsorptiblo to ofinoke of Diphthurin, Tufineusa, Colts, and cthor prevalent ailments,

TE YOU COUGH

WATKINS BALSAMIC LINCTUS

Which act, by Inhalation and Absorption, directly upon the Respiratory Organs, the Larynx, Bronchia, Langa, ko Involuatte us a Romedy for Coughs, Colde, Brotchitis, Laryngitis Hoarseness, Cainerh,

Aaluma, e

THE EFFECT IN INSTANTANEOUS.

Moro EFFICACIOUS and CHEAPEE

than eller Modicines for Tarost and Chort Affeckicus.

No. 22

TOFICE L Loroby given slut TO-MOR- ROW (RIDAY) the 2ch infant, and BRIDAY, the let January, 1897 will observed ng HOLIDAYS at the Howzoon CURTOMS OFFICE, MACAM Cal

Work at the Opium Examination Office and Chastoms Stations will proceed na tomali

•H; M-HILLLER, Commissioner of Customs

Custom Hous

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HOTELS.

V

OUNT AUSTIN HOTEL

1,400 feet above sea level.

Tulographic Address Excelsior" Hongkong,

A.B.C. Ooda

Telephone, No. 4.

|

Chinking 19th Dec, General-KUTIEN- FIELD & Swin

Deo. 23, RADIET, British str. 1,955, Tallack, Any 21st D., T-SERWIN, FOMES & Cq, NY

Dec. 23, LIENRAIN. British str. 1,019, Purkia,

Wohut Doc., Generel-JARDINE MATHASOX & Ca

Dec. 29, BYDNEY, Foach abr. 2391 : Aubert, Marecille 22nd Nov, and Saigon 20cli Doc., Malls and General,IEESAGERICH MARITIMEN

Dec 23 TaxSAND, Betish str., 977. R. A. Binns, Chiuing 17th me. Rice and Nuts

TARDINE, MATHESON & Od.

"CLEARANCES.

AT TUR HARioun Master'S OFFICE. 23D DEOKER.

Bealomond, British str., for Nagasaki.

day, British st., for Singapore, Chicnahan, British str, for Swatom Congo, Spanish salt, for Manila: Hongong, French str. for Haiphong. Empress of Japan, British str., for Amor. -Sabino Rickmers, Garman str., for Shanghai.

Peyong, Germau str., for Shanghai,

DEPARTURES/ "Dea. 23, MATHILO, German str. for oikow: TH, PHE NANG. British str for Bangkok. Dec. 33, Tarentow, Britisk str. for Bangkok, Dec. 2. TAMANG, British str., for Shanghai. Dec. 26, TAICHWONG, German str., for Ay. Doe. 2, EMP3 or JAYAN, British str. for

Vancoavor.

Dec. 23, SALAZíz, French str., for Europa Deo. 23, BENLOMONI, British it for Nagasaki. Deo. 23, CHWKSHAN, Britfeh str., for Swatow. Dec. 23, ONANG: British str., for Java.

PASSENGERS. ARXIVED, Per Haitam, str, from Coast Forta~Messrs. L. Suidter, A. Ganeborger, G. A. Jenkinson, Ni Chit Bu, 0. W. Dioroka, na M. E. Pollock

Por Byday, sir, for Hongkong from Singa pore-Comte do Senna Fernandez, MeastN, Brooke and Ligao Khim; Ray. Lamandais, MOISTE. Scan Woi For, Teap Tah, Chya Happ Wong Hoo Chow, Tay Song Chiew and 2 dughters, Tay Hye. Abdollah Bak Lye, and Soboldt, Mrs. Matsumoto and Scaildron. From Eaigon Rovs. Nivéin and Threich, Sisters Marie and Elizabeth, Birs, Hoins and 2 children, Bosers. Wong Uhich and Ambo. For Shing- bat from Maneilles Mr. Philip Barbary, Dr. and Mrs. Francagai, Mr. and Mrs. Munindo and infant Sistors St. Thomits, St. Charles, St. Vital, St Gabriel, und St. Autvine, Mỹ, Kirk, Mia Truby, Mussa Jules Malay and Rylander. From Singapore--Mr. Maynard. For Koba from Saigon--Mr Hayastatu. Fer Yokohama, from Marsoillos Mr. Tanaka, Mrs. Wein, Mr. Chamnjer, Miss Soloview, Wesers. Gotacio Wä. dlackt, Th, Yan, Pakakuan, Matsumoto, Mi R. Nakayama, Mrs, Sakai Frm Batavia-Wr.

rikker

DEPAETED."-

Per-Emigres of Japan, sire for Shanghai- Messrs. Lilton, O.M. Adamson, and Miss Naess.

The most LUXURIOUS HOTEL in the For Kober, J. Matsumoto. For Vancouver East, borutially Situated on the Healtiniostr. W. do C. Wotherell and child. For New Spot in Hongkong

READING 101 SMOKING SALOONS.

LADIES DRAWING ROOM. BILLIARDS and LAWN TENNIS. FIRST CLASS CUISINE and WINES. The new BALL and CONCERT ROOM will be open in about sis Weeks.

For Partioare, apply at the Town OFFICE,

and 40, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, or to

The Manager, MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL, Hongkong, 30th Novacıbay, 1806.

ONGKONG

HONGKON

“OTEL.

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NEW VICTORIA HOTEL

ROTISSERIE.

MEALS A LA CARTE.

York Mra Coin Shing Pon, son and daughter, Mrs. Chin Jítà ant dangkter. For New Glos- go, N.S-MERATA. H. and N. McDonald. From Yokubama för Tansouver—Mr. C.

Wright

Per Sulucio, sla., from Hongkong for Saigon ---Masses. Oog Kệ Tang and H. Howat.” For Singapore-Messin. H Hart, W. Gibson, A. Now, W. Guiao, and Tan Jan Tok, Mis, Der rish and obik, Mrs. Vincent and 2 children.

For Marseillessers. M. Boyd Bredon H. Henry, Telus Hoyos,, and Rev Rey. From Yokohama for Saigon Moers Lapate and Taxesround. For Singapore Messy, Whit table, Eglan, and Dye. For Batavia-Mr. Guailovitch. For Colerabo-Mr. and Mrs. 2013 Carton For Marseilles Hie Wohlgemuth. From Shanghai for Dingapore Alta.MEŠtawürt, Mesure de R. Luso, W. K. Barton, and T. Ha- manu For Snes-Mr and Mrs. Plannette. For Port Said Mr Ant. Tabbal For Mär

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ARA VISITORS AT HOTELS. MAS HONGKONG HOTEI

Mr. G. Ackermann.

Afr. Vernicio Baltas

M. Lardoagu»

Mr. P. C Bierb

Mr. W. Brenter

Mr. Gen. Burdekin Mz. W. J. Castge

Mr. Henry Cecil Mr. G. F. Villiers Chao:

Mr. C. Crice Mist-Dram Mr. A. Donald Vte, & Vitesse du Douay

and mad

Mr. W. A Duff Mr. & Mrs. Jamester Mr. J. B Dancin M. Dayater Mr Thos. E. Evira

Mr & Mr Thoniel B.

Fearing, and rank

|- Ma. H. K. U. Þisher-

Rer. A.JGama, RN. Capt. Goddent

Mr. & Mr W: D. On

14 Miss Greco

HOPS, STEAKS, ute, eta, at miy-time

between 7.30 s.M. and 11.30 15 MONTHLY BOARDERS at MODE- RATE RATES.

MADAR & FARMER.

Proprietora. Hongkong, 4k deptember, 1998. [2085

Mr. £. Gullian

Mr. B. F. Hamerely

Major Men P.. B.

Janham

Mr. O. Harrie

Mr. Lacaza

Me. N. Lazarus

M. Antonio Lolpir

Al Faders "Lelebr Me. Locui A ̈ Levy, Mr. Gitten Mr. P. AzeManns Mr Alice Maddock Mr. & Air, Haus Mid-

deck

Mr. Sydney Wadionk

Me. Matil Mr. C. F. Mendimi Mr. F. Musa Mano. Meunier AdminJA.Q. Monasterio Mr. W. Suatoria Mr. G. Millor Mr. No Nibers. Bung-Capt. P. "F. Nate marley, A.618," Culeja Praner, 0.9.D. Atr. W. Part Mr Robert Paterson Mr& Alm. A. H. Ranne Rev. De. EA. Renouf : Mrs. Reusut Aly. Curide Rohi MH. Folia Miss cult

Mrs J. Tremaine Smith: No. W. E. Smith

Mr&Mra. Iskellisa Clara Sutro,

Mr. Erniest Huskeli

"bir, H. D. Hawken,

Me, W. Hay.

APE H

Mr. AFImhof

· Ma J, J; Alwar Mr. T. Howard ·· Ma. P. SHubtaid Mr. Kerfoot Hughes la Mz & Mrs. Josep Mrd W. 'Kinetora Mt. J. Kirkwood

for Kowloon and District. OSAKA HOTEL. Mr. Egon Kabart

Kowloon, 22nd December, 1996.

(2029

SSISTANT WANTED by W. ROBIN SON & Ca for their SINGAPORE Horez. One Undertending Muake and able to Play

EST appointed HOTEL in JAPAN, in the pers and for which no Passport is grired to travelfrom KOEN

1998

Hongkong, 22nd December, 1896. [2980 WAYS COMPANY, LIMITED,

ONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAM

A

ST. GEORGE'S BALL

Ts Meeting of Babueriters to Bt. GEORGE's Beni, hall in the City Hall yesterday afternoon; and praided over by Bir WN RODINSON, K.C.M.G it was decited to PEL

HOLD ST. GEORGE'S BALL

DAY, 23 January, 1997, A Gonoral Com- mitles was elected with the GovNOR as President M SERCOME SMITH as Hon. Seo, ani Dr C. W. BÂY H Đều. Trevisor. Phố General Committeentoquently elected Sub Committens Subscribers are requested to send in the names of guaste AS EARLY AS

CARMICHAEL & CO., LIMITED POSTELE to the HON. SEC, as the Hora

HONGKONG, YOKOHAMA KOBE.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS [2852136

Ex 98 MOYUNE'

BREAL LOCHFINE SALT HERRINGS;

is Kogs, Price per eg, $5.00.

T SUBSCRIPTION LISTS are st LOPEN for Siguattan, KSAAN T. SERCOMBE SMITH,"

Hon. Secretary, ST. GEDEON'S BALL

CAR LIGHADI, &-GO., LIMITED, 15, Freye Central, Hongkong, 20μl Duvember, 1888.

TODAS

TIME TABLE HUAWEI, PATK

MOUAT

Mr. W. Bolturi.

Mr. Mr. Jones". V.

Streetser A Mi Dight Swisher Mes Unwert

"Mm. E. Takoard Walker

Ms. Disiwell Waison · Surj Major Wert Miss Whiley Alc. A. G. Whe

Mr. Wm. Wher Mrs. ELF: Willorab MAA H. M. Wiseman

AUSTIN HOTEL.

Mr. J. M. Beittie Mr, Bungier MA. W. Krovin Mr. Hart Buck Mark G. J. Chapram Mr. Charles Ochon Major &-Xas C. 11. Côx,

and maid

Mis. UP Thruck & child Mr.

J. Dengan Surgeen Col, Erat

Mr. G. N. Man

7.30 min to 10.50 mm....Every quarter of an hour 11.30am to 1280 p.m. Every half homok, wit 1230 p.m. to 2.80. Every quarice of an hour. - Mrs. Frischlisig

3.80p to 8.00 pm. Every quarter of an hour: Mr, & ira. Fuchs Night car at B5 pm and 9 pund from 9.40pm. Mr. D. Güles

to 11.15 ps. every half hour. M

Mi, H. M. fwracery MR & Mrs. Gru Exxtra Night cars at 11:30 pod 11.15 pa

B.46 am, 6.70.15 am. Every half hour.

19.30 8 and 10.40

Every quarter of an hour

Non top

3.p.m. to 8 Buty quarter of hour

Night cars at 8.45 pm and 9 pm, szíë fran 9.45 pm to 11:16 pm, way hulf hours SPECIAL CARS by arrangement në the Cou- pany's Oca 18 & 40, reen's Road Central

TOEN D: HUMPHREYS & SON,

General Managers, i Hongkong, 1 April, 1998)

Mr. W. B. Harrison

My, C. Howel.

Mic Humphreyn

Capt. km Langhorma

3 child

Mr Vaughn Lewi Capt

Mrs Long, bild & wait.. Hi Nacyuran Mr.H: Fi biayarink: Mr, &. Mm, W|| Noya

Morchon 96.

Mr, K, M, Movem Mr. Jumford '-\ 51. Notion and maid Mr Nee

Mr. H. E. Tullock

Dr. Reunio Hon, A. M.Themed

"Capt. Ellers

Admiral Tirpitz

Coply & M-Trevelyan Mrs. Vicoat, und "2

children.

Staf Surgeon Keaza, 11. Mr. & Mrs. Malcom

Mr. & Mrs. W. Nirton'

Kyaho

Mrs. Konge

•Wawon

Mr, G/I Wholer

DAVESSELS IN DOCK. Kowlooy Bocks—Diu, Lekin, Dante' Long Tring, Hinsang.

GogMORCIJTAN Doeg-John Bailey, In

19280 dakh.