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POJEBINDING by European mashinda

with the beat materials and under European supervision ot

· THE "DAILY PRESS" OFFICE: Always pronuanced equal to laus Work, and prices very moderata. Mak

DEINTING OF ALL KINDS at the most

moderale prices at

THE DAILY PRESS" OFFICE. All proois avo rand and all work superintended by Englishmen. Always

eqin and generally miparior to that

'done anywhere else. Estimates giver.

No. 12,193. 第三十九百

NEW

ADVERTISEMENTS.

JUST LANDED.

USTRALIAN TABLE BUTTER of the well-known ICEBERG BRAND. PINE-APPLE BRAND HAMS anil BACON, Quality will speak for itself. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS JOC Quantities.

“A. BUTTONJEE,

13, D'Aguile Street. Hougkeng. 17th March, 1807:

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-GYMKHANA, 1997.

A MEMBERS of

GYMKHANA i be all of the Offles of the Hon. T. WHITEHEAD at NOON, TO-DAY, 17th inst, when it is hoped that all Gentlemen interested will attend.

Hongkong, 17th March. 1897.

CITY HALL, HONGKONG.

A HURRICANE ATTRACTION.

COMING!

19-STAR ARTISTS-19 Return after an absence of Seven Years. GRAND OPENING PERFORMANCE SATURDAY EVENING, 20th March, 1807, of the RENOWNED and ONLY TOSON'S SURPRISE PARTY!

Hp Donators of Mirth and Masic THE STRONGEST AND BEST ORGANISATION TRAVELLING. Introducing the High Class Music of a Con sort Purty, the Picturesque Scenes and Dances of sa Opera Company, and the Humour of A First-Class Comedy Company and all within the bounds of striol propriety)..

PRICES OF ADMISSION-$32, & 1 Reserved Eents hooked at W. ROBINSON & Co.'s Musio Warehouse.

Door Op 8.30. Smiling Begins at 9.15pm.

Yours to Cominuud,

THOS. P. HUDSON,"

Proprietor. ARTHUR J. BOYD, Advance Representative.

Hongkong, 17th March, 1807.

PUBLIC AUCTION..

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THE Undersigned has received instructions to Sell by

ON

PUBLIC AUCTEOT SATURDAY. the 20th day of March, 1997.

at 2.30 r...

nt his Sales Rooms, Queen's Foul. CASHMERE, TWEEDS, SERGE, and FLANNEL, in Snit Longtas; COATING TROUSERING, COLTARS TERINO

SOUKE, KNICKERBOOKER STOCK INGS, and UNDERSHIRTS.

LADIES'

DRESS MATERIALS; CORSETS, HATS, LACE, and MERINO STOCKINGS.

· ALSO

A few PINCES of COLOURED and NAVY BLUE SERGE FLANNEL, TWEEDS, CHECK CASHMERE, ITA. LIAN CLOTH, PLUSH,

·éto,

TERIS or SALE:-Aš Customary.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Anutica.

Hongkong, 17th March, 1897

EOTHEN MARK LODGE, No. 261.

EEGULAR MEEZING of the BOTHEN MARK LODGE will le held at the FREEMASONS' HAGL on FRIDAY, the 26th inst af 6 for 5.30 x.. precisely. Visiting Brethren zrd cordially invited to attend.

Hongkong, 17th March, 359, EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM-

SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED:

and

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at TIMOR, PORT-HARWIN

QUEENSLAND Powrs, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEA LAND, TASIANTA, &C.)

THE Steamship

"MENMUTE," Captain McArthur, will be despatched for the above Forts on THURSDAY, the 28th inst. at: DAILIÚ.

This well-known Steamer is prascially fitted for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Chen ber, whigh ensures. the supply of Fresh Provisions, Ice, &c., throughout the Toyage. This Steamer is installed throngboat with

the Electrio Light, MN A

Hongkong Daily Press.

ESTABLISHED 1857.

千二萬壹第

廿五十月二年三十二緖光

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS:

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17T, 1997.

三拜禮

INTIMATIONS.

踏七十月三年七十九百八千壹英港香

INTIMATIONS.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

· LIMITED,

FOR MANILA DIRECT.

THE COM

THE Company's Steamship

"SUNGKIANGH Captain Dodd, will be despatched as shove en FRIDAY, 165 10th inst; it 4 PM

For Freight or Fussago, upply to:

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

MAgenta: Hongkong, 16th March, 1897

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE F. & 0.8. N. Cole Stoaninhap

:《་ BRINDISI

FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the shore named ressel are hereby informou, that their Goods ara bring landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowler Wharf and Go dern Company's Godowanat Kowloon, where each consignment will be' sorted ont misrk by mark nid delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed..

This vessel beings, on Cargo

From Persian Gulf, “E.I. S. S. Co. and Bohay Persisu B. N. Co.'s Steamers. Goods not cleared by the 22ud ius at 4 pan. will be subject to rent.

No Fire Anaurause will be effaste by me in any case whateyor.

All damaged packages must be luft in the Godowns and a certificate of the dainage obtained from the Giedows Company within

VIN SAINT LEHON.

Dooter Dussaud weitos“ The composition of the generous, wine

TRADE MALE, 6f Saint-Ledion imposes confidence and draws attention of doctors upen ita mss. I have onlored it to several of my patients who were overcoming BEL

和源

Hnow, and have noticed the raubrary of their strength and the rapid renewal of good health through its

*This new product must take its place in now therapeutics and render HONG-NAME great service to our doctors."

·YUEN-WO

Telephone No. 135

031]

218.00 per Doxan.

SOLI ACENT

WINDS!

CHIANTI,

WINE STU

WINES F

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

JUST IN RECEIPT OF A NEW LOT OF

ITALIAN

WINES

CASTEL RICALDONI,

Rom R. GANCIA & CO.,

in

flocks, lat quality

Fer dox. Ter 2 dos bottles. Der botth $16.50

1,54

do.

10.50

13.50

0:95

FAROLO OAVOUR,

do.

.: 15.00

18.00

1.36

LACRIMA CRISTI,

do.

14.00

∙1.20

CAPRI

its.

12.50

15.50

1.10.

CAPRI, in green glass amphora bottles

∙14.09.

1.40

The above are of excellent Barge and well worth a Trial

Ta25

No. 12. Quem's Road, Contrat

UNION INSURANCE: SOCIETY

CANTON, LIMITED.

OF.

GANDE, PRICE & Co.,

Wine and Brit Morchana,

TIE

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

DAKINE ANISEED AND LICORICE COUGH BALSAM

For the relief of all CATARRHAL COMPLAINTS, such as COUGHS, COLDS

HOARSENESS, and SORENESS of the CHEST.

Hongkong, 6th March, 1897,

VICTORIA, PHEOEFTORY. REGULAR MEETING of the VIC. TORIA FREQEFTORY will be hald at the FREEMASONE' HALL, TO MORROW, the 18th March at 8.30 for Dr. prcailyVisiting Sir Knights are cordially invited to attend:

Hongkong, 11th March, 1897

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NOTICE

Price 50 Cents and $1.

WHISKIES

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

QUEEN'S ROAD.

Glentival,

The Old Brigade, 0.75

Finest Liqueur,

3065 per bet, 3.7 per doz.

1.10

8

JJ

19

ten days after the roses, suzical here UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL

which no claims will be recognised.

H. RITCHIE,

Superintendent

Hongkong, 17th March, 1897.

DA FOR THE MATL

THE HONGKONG. WEEKLY PRESS is

now ready and acntains

Finding Articles

The Range of Trenty Rights in China.

Shanghai and the Conservation, of the.

· River

The British Ministar at Peking

Shongbai as a Leader of Public Opinion. Internatioun Arbitration..

Dr. Wilm cn.the Plano

The Philippine Kebellion-Alamat Manila

Hougkong Suitry Board.

Fresentation to Hon. Dr. Ho Kat.

Dr. Wilm's Report on the Plague.

- Geo. Fenwick & Co., Limited.

Campbell, Monre & Co., Limited.

The Shanghai Cargo Best Co, Limited.

The Co-operative Cargo Boat Co., of

Shanghai, Limited,

Hongkong Golf Club

Arbitration between America and Siam. Subscription $18 per Anazz payable in advance; postage $2.

·Extra copies 30 cepta sach, Cash

Copies can be posted from the Office to addresses sont including postage 36 conts each, or 31 for tires copias Cask...

Hongkong 16th March, 1897-

AGENCY (LIMITED).

SOLE AGENTS IN

HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,

UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LD., LONDON, Plazers of the Aultos Trade. Contractor to HM. Government, and the Principal Briglish Indian, Colonial, "Anfl Formiga Bailways, including the Imperial Railways of Jejnu.

MANUFACTURERS OF

The Best Qus tus of ASBESTOS and RUBBER GOODS for the Very Highest

Pressures Cheaper Coalition for Low Pressure

The VICTOR METALLIC PACKING baboon adopted by the Lords of the Admiralty for use throughout Her Majesty's Navy

** The “ VICTOR" METALLIC JUINTING MATERIALS for Steam and Hydraulie Joints Manhole and Mulhole Doors, &3., ure sive used on every Battleship, Cruiser, Gaabout; Torpedo-boat, and Transport in IF, M. Service VINN

ASSALAMANDER" Non-conducting Composition for Boilers, Hot-wolor Tanks, Pipes

IN TWO QUALITIES

134].

KELLY & WALSH.

·A· LIMITED.

Manual of Yacht az Beat Salling, by

Dison Kemp, 1 val.

$13.50

16.00

ESTD. 1864.

2400-

2.00.

Story of My Life, by Haro, & vol. Nineteenth Century Literature Life of Christ, by Dean Farr The Art of Torobing and Studying Laa- British Mercantile Marine, by Bhishmore 2.00

gangas, by Godiny

4.00 mentary I'hysical Geography, by Tarr 5.00 A Tramp Aursat, by Mars Twain

2,00 2.00·

Telephone No. 16.

15, Queen's Road.

SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FOR QUANTITIES.40 Superintendent.

Tros. SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLILL & COM

General Agents.

Ex P. & O. S.S. "CANDIA.”.

“LANSON" CHAMPAGNE, Extra Quality Vis, 1889. Magnus, Quarte, Pints, and Half Pinta.

PIPER HEIDSEICK CHAMPAGNE, Gold Foil Quarts and Pints.

"LOUIS RODERER" CHAMPAGNE, Graud Vin Ses.

Quaris and Pintari

MALT

DYSPEPSIA CURED BY

THE WORLD'S

SOUL?TZ: BEÉR

REFRESHES.

BRAIN

Mars Twain's Library of Hument. Three Men in a Boat, by J. K. Jezonas), 3.00 Diary of a Pilgrimage, by J, K. Jeroue 200 Water and its Purification, by S. Dideal 4.00. Golf in Theory and Practice, by Board 200 Fire Insurance Maiaal, by Har

78.50* The Linsiads, by Cambers, 2 vols.

5.00 Practical Boat Building and Sailing, by

Nison, Kemp, and Davies

1400 Decisive Battion of India, by Mann 9,0), Stories of Everyday Lifein Modern China,

by Watters

200 Asia, Vol. II. (South und West), 1

by Konno 8.00 Professional Office-men safe.ng 10.00 work, Jose Energs, Sony, Elasti- Liquid male food, MALT EX. 30.00 what's needed in aneh cases--a Pare 10.00

The Japaniako Alps, by Weston Staiord's Yap of Colas and Japan The Story of the Sun, S-voie. Battles of Niapteenth Century, 2 vols. History of Russo-Turkish War 2

$6.00

10.50

The Art Bible-Bean fully Illustrated.

KELLY & WALSH L

7.50

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CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., Wins and Spirit Merchants.

EXTRACT.

Ta37

SCHLITZ LIQUID MALT BASFOOD,

INVIGORATOK.

SCHLITZ MALT EX-

TRACT NOUBISHES,

WORKERS

from constant mental strain, over-

city of Mind and Body. The purs

·BRANDY—

Houssey's***.163

All the shoyo ard bottled by Hesas, CALD BECK, MACORKOOR & Co, nuả are of guaran teed purity.

Olier Brands are also kept in Stock. H. TIE,

16, D'Aguilar Stroot.

Hongkong, 11th March, 1897.

WANTED,

ENGLISH CLERC EVA with some Lawledge and exporisnos

Marine Insurance A good Balary will be given to a therongly competent an

Apply by Letter to the Unidorsigned,

N. J. EDE.

Secretary Hongkong, 15th March, 1897

WANTED.

6CD

ROM 1ST MAY, HOUSE of 7 or 8 RONNE KOBIFEON ROAD Level pre- ferred.

Offers, stating price, to

**R.S.W.W.. Care of Offin of this Paper, Houkone, 16th March, 1857.

691

FOR SALE.

"YZA.”

[557NE BROWN PONY--Perfect Hack.

Apply to

Care of Office of this Paper. Hongkong, 16th March, 1887,

639

KONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

EMBERS wishing to enter fertho above,

MNI find LISTS on which to enter

AMERICAN SYSTEM

03

their names in the HORORONG CLUB and in DENTISTRY

the CRICKET PAVILION. VE

Entries will CLOSE on the 20th MAROI Hongkong, 11th March, 1297,

1645

THE NEW CHINESE NEWSPAPER

66 THE HONGKONG SAN PO"

THE

Recently established, is Published EVERY MORNING, and alrealy enjoys a very cou siderable circulation. It therufors has beonin an important Advertising Medium. The Pro- prietor aspectfully solicit support from the Mercantile Community and Ganamal Public

For Terms and Advertising Charges, apply

THE HONGKONG SAN PO

No. 79, Qrien's Foad. Hongkong, th March, 1897.

to

AMERICAN TAILORS.

W to are have OPENED

E, the Undersigned, bag to notify the

TAILORING BUSINESS Ar No. 15, AGUILAR EILEET. All Orders exponted by experiencg34 EURO- PEAN WORKMEN and ass but the best Materials kept on hand PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED A Trial is respectfully solicited.

"E MALIN & COM Hongkong, 3rd Marek, 1997.

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NING FRENCH Fow. Morthe

LESSONS IN, FRENCH. BW and EASY METHOD of LEARN. mainly by Conversation, by a Frenchman Fees very moderate.

Apply to

BA Care of Office of this Fayor. Hongkong, 2th February, 1887.

föl

TRACE SCHLITZ is vastly M8 TOCKHAUSEN

Nourishing Vitalizer.

WATKINS & CO, Sole Agents

A Stewardess and a duly qualified Surgoon W. BREWER & CO. BROMO SELTZER. BROMO SELTZER.

are carried.

For Freight Fassage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.

Agents, Hongkong, 18th March, 1897, THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVI GATION COMPANY, LIMITED

NOTICE TO CONSIGNDES. FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, AND

SINGAPORE

HE Company's Steamshiy

"OʻNFA

Javing strived fruin the above ports, Cas Bignees of Cargo are hereby infoced that their Goods are being landed of their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co, Kowloon, when delivery may be obtained.

First introduced into HONGKONG by FLETCHER & Cp

Have just opened at now Consignment of this famous Helinche Cure, Also an assortment of

SrEAT TRODUCEER, Cachora, BARLEY SUGAR, LIME FRUIT TABLETS, CUCCOLATE CREAMS

NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS The Complete Works of Shakespero $ 2.50

(The best and okaspest edition yeticsand) Navy and Army Istrated, Vol. 2, B50- Strand Musical Magazine, 1836.2 Vols. 750 Peareon's Magazine, 1890, 2 Vulnya 47.00 Naval Warfare of the Futurs, by Warnker 9.50 2 Our next War

4,00

Netos ou the Rife, by Freemantle Steam Engine Dosign, by J. M. Witham 10:50 Chertital Analysis of Iron, by Blair 7.50 A. Summer Trip from Shanghai to Banff

(Canada) and Back, Ulustrated

250

(3.00)

The Far Fast, by Terry Norman j... 11.00. Practical Navigation, by Wilson-Darker 2.50 Elementary Seactanslip, by Wilson, 1

Barker

Lee's Laws of Shipping und Insuranca... 11.00 No Cins will be admitted after the Goods Running the Bleskade, by Taylor

Hare left the Gotowns, and all olsins must be nt in to the office of the undersigned before Noor on the 2331inati, or: they will not be

All broken; ehated, and damaged goods pro to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examington Trspar, the 2323 PM

No Fire Insurance hau bena effected, and any Goods remaining iu the Godowas after tuo 23rd March will be subject to mat.,

Bills of Laling will be countersigned by

HOLLIDAY WISH & CO.

kyle Agents, Hongkong, 16th March, 3887.

694

STEAMSHIP SALAZIE."!

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

·MARITIMES/AG

NOTICE:

MUNSIGNEES of Cargo from Tandon er

Memphis," from Havre ex Memphis, Bordsus

Tyleria Koral, ad Ville de Marseillo,in connection with the above steamer are horoby forest

QUEEN'S ROAD, Under HONGKONG HOTEL, [24

SPECIAL NOTICES

PRIZE COMPETITION.

NIMATED by a dire to draw attention to the material, left attaching to lite Assurance modern principles, the under signed has ramolved to offer three price of $100, $50, and S20 228pectively, for the best three examples of advertisements dealing with the excellent gyatom of the EQUITABLE ST

The system in it is so simple and perfect what it may be understood by every person, therefore this competition is thrown opas to men, women, and phildren in China, Hongkong,. and Japan. It is ammended to tan, ac folier- ing them of an immensa responsibility to women, as souring te thenthe happiness and maintenance of home, and to children, as pro viding for their education and future.

Certatu conditions must be obearsed

The printed dimension ball not exceed 15

that their Goods, with the section inefici in length by 1 in width, ov 51 or by

of Oriam, Treasure, And Vainables, are being Any slable type may be used nixt the author linded and stured at their risks, fute the is to arrange tho advertisement in regard to form Gedowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon and yo tang louder it most attractive... Wharf and Godowa Company Limitot, ut,

→Adwnismet markut “Prize Competition, “

Kowloon, whouse felivery may be obtained on the cover muse sat in to the undersigned nut

ediately after laning. E

hater than the 15th Apri Optioun Cargo will be forwarded or unless intimation is received from the Consignes before Neon to-day, requesting it to bà landed

- Bille of Lading will be countersigned by the

·Undersigned.

9-The competition may be in prose or versa, 4-The award will be made within ten days, that is, on or before 20th April lend the prize advertise ments will le publat in due course the right of publication of the contributions of son peleo-vinners being reserveda

Motor S

Goods remaining unclaimed after TUES should not be puds pubfia should express their 16 Capetilon who prefer that their uses pay the 23rd inet, will be subject to wint and desun at the foot of their contribucions, furnishing Landing charges,

inciples with zeir address insepamte ouver

All Claims must be sant in to me on or before any information required say be had on

TURNPAYther iust, or they will not perural application to the Shangil Olie Pro-

bo reorgnised.

All Damingud Packages will be examined ou

-TURDAY, the 23rd lost, at 9 F.M.

Yo Fire Iostatos haa boon elfested,

GDE CHAMPEAUX, »

Hongkong, 16th March, 1997.

preclues, etc. will be supplied on request.

Contribe Jong to, ha nudremel to WJRAMISTO

www Gonorel Manager,

Eguillable Life Amsanne Society of the

Date Thited States...

28307

No. 0 The Bend Shanghai

Sols Agent for the papoint TANSAN MINTRAL WATER.

FLETCHER

THE PHARMACY, 23, QUEEN' ROAD CENTRAL,

Bud CARMICHAEL & CO, ED.

COTTA M & CO..

GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTERS, HATTERS, HOBIERS, &c.

EW

GOODA

by Every INCOMING MAZE.

CUTLER, PALMER & CO.

Fa*9

Hava bean Shippers to China for nearly 75 years. Their Brandi ara favorably known, ell

Drex tho Worl

A1 QUALPY COGNAC, Distinguished by 4 AES on the label. Price $19.00 per 1 doton bottles SUPERIOR OLD COGNAC, Distinguished by ARE on the labo Prios $17.75 per 1 dozen bottles, VERY GOOD COGNAC, Somewhat yougor timn the above, Distinguished by 2 STARS on the label. Price $14.00 per 1 dozen bottom,

"PALL MALL" WHISKY, Eleven uses all very Ene quality. Each

bottle

bear an analyst's certißoute. The quality in guaranteed. Price $16.75 per 1 dozen bottles, Well-matured HIGHLAND MALT WHISKY,

landed by CUTLER, PAJME & Co. Moderate in price, excellent in quality.. Price $14,00 or 1 dozen bottles. C. P. & CO'S OWN SPECIAL BLEND SCOTCH WHISKY, in Patented Bottles Price 89.00 par 1 dozen bottlen GLENIFFER BLEND, SCOTCH WHISKY Moderatoly priced, good quality. Price $8.00 per 1 dozen bottles,

A Natural, L., Brat, Sparkling Wine of tho Vintage 1889, partinlarly suitable to tha delitated. The price is at $26.00 har ose dat. quart bottles

1 INVALIDS CHAMPAGNE

INVALIDS: PORT.

ST

JEAPER, MILLINER, DEINS AND MASTLE

MAXEES

28, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

LATEST NOVELTIES

LONDON and PARIB. Hongkong, 3rd September, 1896

AUCTION

PUBLIC AUCTION

7300

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,

MOST OF

MARINBURK MANUFACTURE.

THE Undersigned has received instractions

to Soll by PUBLIC AUCTION MARIA TO-MONHOW

THURSDAY), the 18th March 1897,

commencing at 2.30 p.,

at Nu Caine Road or Lower Mosque Terrace near No. 9, Police Station. THE WHOLE OF THE VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

FURNITURE,

CHIEFLY ÖNGUD JA NR. MARINBURK MANUFACTURE, Mine Comprising ag LARGE TDAK CALVED HAT and UNDRELLA STAND With EMBOSSED LEATHER PANELS and SHATS, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE in SILK TAPESTRY and PLUSH, CANTON AELACKWOOD FURNITURE, TEN- NESSER MARBLE TOP and FANCY TABLES, BEVELLED OVERMANTELS, EBONY and PLUSH CARD TABLE, Handsome JAPANESE SCREENS, VASES, ORNAMENTS, CLOCKS, OIL- PAINTINGS ENGRAVINGS," FEN- DEES. DACE CURTAINS, CARPETS, RUGS, CARE TRANNY TEAK CARVED SIDEBOARD with HEVELLED GLASS, DINNER WAG- GONS, EXTENSION DINING TABLE, "MORO000-COVERED DINING ROOM SUITE, DINNER and DESSERT SER VICES, ELECTRO-PLATE and GLASS- WARE, CUTLERY, PANTEY REQUI BITES, &o, ka D

This Wine is old, woff, and delicate We strongly recommend it. Analysed and Certificated by Professor Cascall, *****Price $16.75 per 1 dozen bottles.

DOURO PORT. This is a line quality Wins of exceptionally. good value. Frico $12.00 por 1 dozen bottles. SHERRIES, AMOROSO,

The Box] Mise's shipping. Pries $16.75 per 1 dozen battles. LA TORBE

Prive 81400 por 1 dezen bubiles. Pare and natural : Wine; a'tonio, WHITE SEAL SHERRY-Popular at the Club,

Dry, delicate, and of Hay flavor. Price $17.75 per 1 dozen bottles.

CLARETS

in Quaria and Pints. CHATEAU MOUTON.; For a good after dinner Wine we

recommend this nat Price $20,75 or 1 ang bottles.

This is very attractive Claret, of good bouquet.

Price $16.75 por 3 demà bottles MAGMARGAUX-MEDOC,

A breakfast Cìárst. Price $3.75 per 1 dozen boitley,

LIQUEUR BENEDICTINE, DOM. Prito $35,60 par 1 dgzon bottles,

Agents--SIENISSEN & Co., HONGKONG.

LAT

62, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. CHADWICK KEW, LATE OF POATE & NOBLE). Hongkong, 6th Marek, 1996.

NAPIER JOHNSTONE'S

by

QUARE BOTTLE WHISKY SQUARE

The sale of this good. Scotch increases mouth month; it is ef Superb Quality and, of

CUTLER, PALMEE & CO'S SELECTION.

Sole Agents for it

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co Hongkyug

HOTELS

MOUNT AUSTIN

ZUNG TGOT SAN PO

(Orions Daly Frazz PUNTERED DAILY

is the oldnah, nd, still immaturably the Bart

edium for Advertising among the

Native Commanity,

Established for nearly HOTT YEARS, direulates largely throughout Santhor: Chizs, Indo-China, eta, NE I

Terms for Adrotising (Translations free) can [be obtained at the Office, Wyndham Strost, |Hongkong; or from the different Agents.

Documents translated from or into Dinazioa)

Colloquial Chinees."

PRICE $25 PER MONTH

SHIPPING

ARRIVALS,

Mar. 15, Lyon, Geim-air 1,233, «G. Toneraann, Shanghai 15th Mar: Gemeral.

SEN & Co

Mar. 16, KEIM, Norwegian str. 1,117, J. Irgens,

Hongay 13th Marah, Conla-WAN TOMES & CO.

Mar. 16, CarY OF FEXING, Amorisa afr

3,128, JT. Smith, San Franciscs 18th. February, and Shanghai 18th March, Maile and Goncist.-P. M. 8. 8. Co. Mar. 16. Foooow, British steamer, 1958, J.

Blackbourne, Cinton 16th Marsh, General," -BUTTsarist & SWIRE

Mar 16, BAZAZIE, Frenoli mir. 2,083, Paul, Marzoillos 14th February, and Balgon 19th March, Baile and Ceroran:ACERIES MARITIMES, AN Mar. 16, OxorSANG, Dritish str., 1,14, G. H. Bowkor, Shanghai 11th Mar, and Swatom 15th, General JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.. Mar. 16, OANFA, British st, 1,970, J. Baster, Liverpool and Singaporok Mar, Gamoral, Mar. 16 YANAGHIRS MARY, Jap str. 1,567,

ARNOLD, KAZEKRO-& Co

3. Jones, Mobourne 12th Fol, and Thurs day Island 5th Mar, General-NIPPON

TUSEN KLISSA.

Mar. 16, OCEANIEN, French atr., 2,080, M. 2. Selimits, Shanghai 14th Maruh, Kaila and General, MEBAASERIES MARITIMES. Mr. 16, Bainsi, British steamer, 2,265, T.

Wickerden, Borilay 26th Feb., sad Singa pore 101 Mar., General-P.&.0.8 F Co. Mar, 16, NAMDA, British atr., 803, TP. Hall, Fonchow 14th Mar und Amoy 15th, Gone. xal Dordres LIFEMICE đó,

CLEARANCES;

AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S Orion. 16TH MARCH.. Sisong, British str., for Singapore. Qaufa, British str., for Shanghai. Hailan, French str., for Hoihow. Foochote, British ste, for Swatow. Merfoo, Chinese str., for Shanghai Nord, Now: str., for Taiwanfoo Strathlopen, British N., for Bugsporo.

DEPARTURES Mar. 16, DANTE; German st., for Saigo Mar. 16, HAIMUN, Brilib etr, for Systow. Mar. 16, HANGCROW, British str., for Danton. Mar. 10, CHOWA, British str, for Bangkok, Mar 16, COSANO, British str., for Cautou, Mar. 16, Kar, Nozw. et, for Âmoy.

Mar. 16, LYZEMOON, German str. for Canton Mar. 18, MEEVOO, Chinese str, for Shangbai, Mar. 16, Suzazi, French str., for Shanghai. Mar. 1, STRATHLETEN. Brit. str., for N. York. Mar. 16, STINANG, Britian str., for Calenta,

PASSENGERS, ARBLVED.

Par City of Peking, steamer from Ban Framico-Miss E. L. Lumbo, Mr. Geo: D. Reason, B.8.N, Mrs Ranson and on, Mr. M. Bain, Mrs. W. A. Thornton, Mass. T. A. Lloyd, Pings and C. de W. Brownvil

Fer Salaric, steamer, for Hongkong-Mor Doyers, Berthet, David; Richarme, Le Gall, Escarrat, Auzicel, Morgan, Davies, Baron Braday Messrs. Meade, Rojd, Gitler, Mi- dard. Mr. and Mrs. Bollot and 2 children, Mr. and Mrs. Rexton, Misson Barrow and Zoolin, Mr. Dastan, Capt. Schjerring, Dr. Donovan, 100 Chinese For Stanghal-Messrs. David Gabbay, R. W. Mansfield, Oliphant, Picant, Desteinn, Hephael, Favisz, Bartolini, Gampoll Gionoff. Hosher, Mgr. Benyamin, Mr. and

HOTELL, Mas, Zedeliusand child, and 7 Masion arion. For Japan-Mosers, Tid, Bradley, Sato, Tavs. Filden, Swats, Giacomo, Bioule, Take biki Yamaguchi, Legrand, Gille, Johnson, Kando, Bausel, Adigunne, Nile, Chanset Sara, Mr. and Mrs. Lefevre, children and maid, Mr. and Mrs Fog, Mr. and Mrs. Steinem and: ohill and Major Byrbea

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The Manager, MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL, Hongkong, 20th November, 1896.

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Per Choysang, str., from Shanghai, de Mr. C. Maxwell.

For Thermoon, str., from Shangh Mr. and Mra Hartwall, Mr. A. Krame

Per Yamashire Muru, str. from Australia for Hergkeng Mt. and Mrs. Greenwood, Mr. and Mr. Krogmann Raw J. W. Kidston, Messrs, A. C. Carter, J. F. Thatin, W. E. Spaethe, and R. Shoest. For Japan-Mr. Mrx and fee Keogh, Masera, K. fakti, R. II. Prits, J. E. Picklas, N. Kobayashi, H. J. Dight, A.C. Dight, J. R. Ford, and K. to

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