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THE steamship Malabar docked at Kowloon to day. The strabic will undock from the Cosmo- politan Dock to-night, the French, steamer Mensaleh going in.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1882.

about 300 yards beyond the limits of the neutin! ground, consequently in Chinese territory.

It is needless to say that much uneasiness prevails, both among natives and Europeans as to the real meaning of this armet occupation; it being evident that the Chinese, in their persistent policy of strengthening their Customs barriers will eventually pince the Portuguese to the hard alternative of vindicating their rights as owners of the soil and of a free port, with better argu

THE PUBLIC TESTIMONIAL

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPHS

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The Editor of the Telegraph briefly replied, thanking the members of the deputation for their good wishes towards himself and his newspaper, and assuring them that no effort on his part would be wanting to make the Telegraph in every way worthy of public support. The pro- ceedings then terminatel, -

SHANGHAL.

No further particulars of the stranding of the Purkshire are to hand. As the last telegram yesterday was reasstring, it may be taken for granted that nothing farther of a serious nature has occurred to the vessel.

The Kwashing returned from the wreck of the Empress yesterday. She has two divers, yet they have not succeeded in blowing up the

day to complete the work.

struction. She returns to the wreck on Mon-

Ar a Lodge of Emergency of St. John, No. 618, SC. held at Freemason's Hall, Zetland Street, last night, the R. W. M. Brother James Christie, after the conclusion of the ordinary business, in the name of the members of the Lodge, presented Brother Robert Fraser-Smith with a Past Secrc-ents than diplomacy. lary's Jewel, as a token of the brethert's esteem,

While the atmosphere is imprégnated with war and in recognition of his services when Secretary rumours, peace-at-any-price people are busy - of the Lodge. In making the presentation, R. with the Lyceum hobby. A discussion is actually W. Bro. Christie briefly referred to the good work going on in the columns of the "Maraense be- Brother Fraser-Smith had done for Lodge St. tween the pro and the auf Lyceum schemers John'during his terms of office as Secretary, and ti is fully expected the discussion will be honelessrs. Roberts and Wilson, on board, laut as expressed the hope that it would not be long, be- |able, and fair on both sides. It matters reky fore the brethern would have to show their appre-little whether the scheme becomes an accomp ciation of his services in a higher office. Brother fished fact, or vanishes into thin air, because the Fraser-Smith suitably responded, thanking the | seriously disposed and impartial thinking classes R.W.M, and brothern for their kindness. The of Macao are fully aware what the educational jewel which is a very handsome one, was supplied necessities of the colony are." by Brother Alexander Hay,the well known masonic jeweller of Princes Street, Edinboro, and bears the following inscription:- Presented to Bro- ther R. Fraser-Smith by the members of Lodge St. John, No. 618, is appreciation of his valuable services as Secretary_qf the Lodge...........Hongkong. 1882. We may add that at the last regular meeting of Lodge St. John, the brethern showed their esteem for the Steward, Brother A. Wohl-nen, called at the. Telegraph office, Peddar's ters, by presenting him with a valuable jewel, Hill, about six o'clock yesterday evening for the suitably inscribed.

parpose of presenting Mr. R. Fraser-Smith, with testimonial and an address, as an expression of the sympathy of a very large section of the com-- SAYS the Feochow Herakt:--The sudden ap manity in regard to the result of the Bandmann pearance of H.M S. Kestrekin Foochow was, in libel case. The deputation was a thoroughly itself, sufficient to give rise to unpleasant con- cosmopolitan one, representing all classes of the jectures by the Chinese; but upon the news Hongkong public, and the following nationalities: reaching Foochow that the former was only English, Irish, Scotchi, American, German, kind of escort to a man-of-war of preponderating French, Portuguese, Jews and Chinese. The pre- size which had just reached the Anchorage, the sentation was made by Mr. J. W. Croker, who shadow of alarm could easily be traced in their said.-Mr. Fraser-Smith, I have been requested features. Our own community were taken rather by surprise to find a vessel like the Encounter hundred subscribers, to present you with this che by this deputation, which represents more than two being prematurely despatched from Korea, where que for$1,000, and to offer you the expression of cur her services, or rather presence, appeared most sincere sympathy as same compensation for what requisite at the present time, and her so suddenly we consider the unnecessarily harsh sentence pass relinquishing that temporary station, indicated ed on you by the Chief Justice in the recent libel that things were not altogether couleur de rose at

CASC, I may say that this cheque, does not re- Fonchow. Although rumour assigns the late present the total amount suscribed, but we outrage at Messrs. Sassoon's as the occasion for thought it advisable to avail ourselves of the the visit of these vessels, we believe that there is earliest possible opportunity of showing our syn- every probability of the latter, question being pathy, and the balance of the fund can be hand shortly amicably settled without having to resorted to you another time. I have very great plea- to anything in the shape of hostilitics. It certainly sure indeed in handing you this cheque, and appears a strange coincidence however, that address, together with a book containing the port so comparatively free from the visits ofnaval names of the subscribers, and in wishing you vessels, should suddenly be honoured with the

good health, and success, ' ¡.'. presence of one in Foochov, another at the Anchorage, and a third (we believe, the Iron Duke) outside the harbour. This is pleasing to observe, Ixit what we most certainly require, and as a most important port expect, is to have gun-boat stationed here.

The steamer Diomed, M. B. E. Jackson, mas. ter, reports left Hongkong at 6 am, on Septem- ber 9th, line clear weather, calm Sea, bardineter 2999 Sept. 10th, fresh increasing breeze from the N.E. and clear weather, but barometer slowly falling, at noen reading 29.80. At 6.30 p.m. arrived at Amoy and landed passengers, "ned heard that a telegnum had been received sinting that a typhoon had passed to the N.NE. of Manila. At 8.30 p.m. left Amoy, night clear, blowing strong from the N.E., barometer 29.75 7 midnight, blowing strong, sea rising, barometer 29.65. Sept. ith, at daylight, wind still increas- A deputation, consisting of over thitty gentleg and very austeady, dark threatening sky, and every appearance of a hard blow, glass down to 29.55, Kan back to Amoy and anchored until the morning of the tath, when glass being steady fat 29,70, started again at 6 am. Had fine weather all the way, glass rising steadily, but with very high N. Easterly swell until we passed sky being very clear, at dawn saw very distinctly. Nauki Island, September 14th, at 4.30 am. a comet bearing S. 85 degrees E. and at that time about 15.degrees above the horizon. It was alsn very conspicuous on the morning of the 5th, arrived at Woosung at noon yesterday, crossed The nucleus was towards the north. The Diomed? | the Bar at 2.30 this morning, and arrived at the wharf at 6 o'clock.-Courier.

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'The address is as follows:-

SHANGHAI TURF NOTES.

16th inst.:---

A correspondent writes to the Courier on the

MAILS EXPECTED.

THE FRENCH MAIL

The M. M. steamer «Imazone, with the next French mail, left Saigon at 4 pm on the 19th instant, and may be expected to arrive here on the 23rd.

THE AMERICAN MAIL.

The O. & O. 5. S. Co.'s steamer Orennic, with the succeeding American mail, lek San Fran cisco on the 31st August, and is due here on or about the 30th instant.

STEAMERS EXPECTED.

The O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Tenter, from Liver- pool, left Singapore on the afternoon of the 18th instant, and is flue here on the zutit.

The Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's steamer Orion

Entimations.

CHIE. NA M.

Post Office.

A MAIL WILL CLOSE

For Canton. Per real-yuen, to-day, the

GOLD ANDCHEMANERSMITH, 21st instant, at 5 Per Paladi

AND

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To-day's Advertisements.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

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HOUSE AND LAND BROKER, AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION AGENT. No. 33, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1881

IMPORTANT NOTICE,

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"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH OFFICE, 6, PEDDAR'S HILLÄ --Hongkong, 22nd-July, 1882; WING

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HAS FOR SALE.

Ndeference to the wishes of a large number of subscribers, we have determined on and after MONDAY, July 24th to issue the HONG- RONG TELEGRAPH SPECIAL ADVERTISE Course on the off chance of seeing a lot of gat-present, Several important alterations will also I put in an appearance this morning at the MENT SHEET at Noos instead of as at loping, and possibly effect the capture of a un be made in the get-up of the street. In addition sophisticated worm or two, but the gods were to the usual shipping information all the interest- unpropitious. I can scarcely blame owners, howing items of late news, such as telegrams, local eyer much their ponics want work, for refusing occurrences, &c., will be published. 'A' special dangerous state, but I do blame them for not in- to gallop on the iraining Course in its present report of share and other important business up 16 11.30 AM. will appear daily in the SPECIAL sisting upon its alteration. The Courses are for ADVERTISEMENT SHEET. Advertisements for the use and benefit of owners whose right to in- the morning sheet, which are inserted withoul sist upon their being kept in as good condition extra charge, must be handed in not later than 11 AM "The SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SHEET as prácticable cannot for a moment be denied, and now that the excessive curvature is on all is issued GRATIS to all the Mercantile and Ship hands condemned, I fail to seewhy it is tolerated } ping Houses, Chinese Hongs, and places of longer when the remedy is so very simple, public resort, and is the Best and Cheapest Two or three days gradually raking the sam-Advertising Medium in the Colony." mit more to either side is all that is neces- sary. I noticed a number of very promising -griffins,-many-of-which are in the hands of out

siders. "Thingunie," (whatever that means) reminds me forcibly of Suavita and moves like a race horse. Mr. Troy has a taking grey, and a chestnut uut of this stable has stealthy way of getting over the ground that cana mischief. Mr. Smarty's dun, "Twenty Por Cent. and Black Bird, are attracting allcation just at present, but wait till the selected ones PRIME Meas Pork and Beef, zooths. in Barrel. Boiled and Roast Beef and Mutton, Soup from the ginnt stables put in a galloping appear and Bouilli. American Hams, Bacon, Codfish, ance. Is it not reasonable to suppose that Messrs.Crackel Wheat, Hominy, fresh white and red St. Paul, St. Andrew, St. Bill, and St. Ten Broeck Beans, Assorted Fruits and Soups, Ham Sau have something they think well of? We all know sages, Salmon Bellies, Mackerell, Sheeps Tongues, that such ponics as the "chestnut," Salinassa, Choice Tripe, Caviar, Clam Chowder, Lobsters, Orion, the "skowball" Azalea, Esperance, and Oysters, Corn Meal, and every description of a lot of others including Potheen and the 2-9 Oilmen's stores at moderate prices.

the expectations of their owners are fully pony, were not kept over for nothing. Let us

--No-39,-HING-LOONG-STREET. Hongkong, 1st May, 1882, justified in their this meeting's form. From pre- seni" look-see, the Fall Meeting of 1882 bids much if any owner feels at all certain of his fair to be most successful, and I doubt very

ability to pick out any one race and say that it is as good as landed. Such ponies as Tajmahal, Wild Dash, Rose, First Cornet Red Robin,: Montezuma, Driving Cloud, Prejudice ansigt. ager, to say nothing of Wild Fang, White Knight, Sweet Briar, and a lot more, not out of reach of stealing distance, do not propose to give up a We now, Sir, come to the most pleasurable race without a struggle, and it will not be there were no commercial relations to protect part of the duty we have been deputed to perform at all surprising if the Consolation is not better

represented than ever before.

MACAO.

"Mr. R. Fraser-Smith,—We have waited upon you at the earliest possible moment after your liberation to express our pleasure at seeing you again a free man. The Law declared you to have erred, and the Law punished you. You have taken your punishment like a man; aggra vated as it has been by the pitiful assaults of an individual who is beneath contempt who is [FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT]

beyond the reach of a community's wradı,' but MACAO, 20th September, 1882. not beyond their scorn.. The name of Herr Since the return from the "land of the Rising Bandmann will live here, as the evil that men Sun of the diplomatic mission to Japan, our de lives after them. Of good, there is none to news tarket has been very dull, the prodigious be interred with the great tragedian's" bones supply of anecdotes and episodes relating to that The dramatic profession-and there are here pre- extraordinary embassy having soon satisfied the sent several destinguished nicmbers of it—is one demand. News vendors and buyers began then which of all others lives in the same. here to think upon the serious, or the diplomatic side light that beats upon a throne." The Press is of the mission, and a few snatter-of-fact queries its legitimate censor, its legitimate protector; and found their way into the columns of the face to sever the wheat from the chaff is its proper 'ense. It was asked, what benefit, would the vocation. To hold up to the public eye that Minister derive from presenting his credentials which is meritorious and that which is impure, is to a distant court when his nomination was about its duty, but in doing this as Editor of the Houg to expire with his term of service as Governor Long Telegraph you have been convicted of

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of the Colony? What interest had Portugal in Libel. You infringed a statute, but you have sending an Envoy Extraordinary and Minister done the public good service. Plenipotentiary to the Court of Tokio, when

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Kot of the best quality, at moderate mics; also has always Powerful Steam Launches for Hire at a Reasonable Charge, either for special Purposes, Excursions, or Towing.

Hongkong, 13th April, 1882.

NOTICE.

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THE Undersigned has all kinds of House and Ship COAL for Sale in large or sinalt quantities at Moderate Prices. Strong and Com- modious small steamers on hire for towing pur- poses, Excursions, &c., &c., CHEAPER than any

other House in the Trade.

Apply to

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HAT AND CAP MAKER. Ladies material made up, and a perfect Fit

ranteed at Muderate Charges. MATTING AND MANILA CIGARS,

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For Saigon Per Paludin, to-day, the 21st" instant, at 5 P.M.

For Haiphong-Per Crusader, to-day, the 21st instant, at 5.1.

For KeelungPer Lusitanit, to-morrow, the and instant, at 3:30 PM.

For Straits Settlements.-Per Canopus, to- morrow, the 22nd instant, at 3.30 P.M.———-

For Saigon. Per #gdan, to-morrow, the aand, instant, at 4.30 P.M.

For Straits and London-Per Glenfrain, on Saturday, the 3rd instant, at 2.30 PM

For Batavia, Pontianak, Samarang, and Soura- haya. Per 1: Mackinnon, on Monday, the 25th instant, at 2.30 PM.

For Swatow and Bangkok.-P'er Dale, on Monday, the 25th instant, at 2.30 PM.

* For Singapore, Port Darwin, Cooktown, Towns- ville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.-Per Gun-Euxine, on Monday, the 25th inst., nt 3.30 P.M.

For Nagasaki, Kola, and Yokoham-Per Sumida Marů, on Friday, the 29th instant, at

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For Nagasaki and Yokohama.-Per Sumatra, on Saturday, the 30th instant, at 11.30 AM.

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The Postal Guide published in 1879 being now somewhat out of date, a revised issue is printed in the Hongkang Directory and Hong List for the Far East for 1882, which super

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No. 112,'QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Hongkong, 16th May, 1882.

SAM HING, STULTZ, MERCHANT TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, HAT AND CAP MAKER.

MARS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET, The United States Mail Packet "ARABIC" will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 28th inst., with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c, which will be

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At 11.15 am. Registry ceases. At 11.30 A.M. Post-office closes, but Correspon dence may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.

MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET, MPORTER of every description of Gentle- «PEKIN will be despatched on FRIDAY, the The Mails per British Contract Jacket men's Scarves, Collars, Ties, Socks, Line 29th instant, with Mails to and through the brellas, Hinds, tinuboo anul United Kingdont and Europe via Brindisi; to of all kinds; Bamboo Blinds and Matting the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Cey. Special attention given to the Tailoring Depart ten, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, and ment. A perfect fit and best workmanship gua-Gibraltar. all the newest patterns... ranteed. Cretonnes and Chintzes for Dresses in

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As the scale of charges in the Hongkong Telegraph, which has a guaranteed circulation of THREE HUNDRED COPIES.

It is indeed with the deepest regret that I have beloved, and universally respected residents, to announce the death of one of our oldest, most Mr. William R. Davidson, of Davidson & Co Ife succumbed this morning at a.in. to a short and painful illness, which was attended through- out with high fever. Mr. William Davidson came to Chins very young, and has for 18 years, 1 be lieve resided in this port Hospitable, genial, and unostentatious, he has made every one his friend, and his untimely death has cast a gloom NOW upon us all and saddened every heart, Wherever there to do it.

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when the Portuguese residents in Japan were and that is in handing you a List of Subscribers not represented by a recognised Consul; when to a fund raised for the purpose of assisting you the Treaty revision affected only indirectly the to defray your costs and expenses in the lato libel presumed Portuguese interests in Japan; when suit. This cheque for $1000 we now beg you the Lisbon Government, after having ordered to accept, and to assure you that not only the mission to proceed to Japan, and while the docs it represent a sum of money but also- Minister still resided at Tokio, cabled him an what we believe will be as welcome to yat-the order to transfer the negociation of Portuguese sympathy which has been extended towards you affairs, to the English Minister? And last, but by a very large proportion of the Residents of ! knot least, it was asked, what mortal use there was this colony and of many friends afloat, all of in having a Minister residing some 1600 miles whom, will be delighted to know that you return from the Court to which he was accredited? to your labors in good health, and who hope that To thead questions, put in a very fair and im- the experience gained will unable you to steer partial manner, the Afaciente replied, amidst a clear of any further danger," thunder of abuse, that the mission was fully justi. Mr. R. Fraser-Smith in acknowledging the fied simply because it was ordered from Lisbon, testimonial said-Gentlemen, I scarcely know At present, a new topic is on the tapis. On how to thank you for this valuable testimony, of the 9th inst. a Chinese steam cruiser stationed your good will, and the very kind expressions of at the island of Briglo hotly pursued and attacked sympathy which you have so gracefully tendered. an opium boat in the vicinity of the Taipa fort. I do not think you will consider it necessary From a shell fired from the cruiser, one of the that I should make a long speech in reply 'boat's crew was killed and five were wounded, to Mr., Croker's remarks; as any words I The Macao Government is said to have energetic could use would utterly fail to adequately ex ally demanded of the Viceroy of Canton, full press my feelings of this great kindness, satisfaction and reparation. This news coupled The cheque which has just been handed to me with more recent intelligence, of the same nature, is indeed a substantial token of the good wishca gives the latter an ominous significance. of the subscribers to this fund, but you will be- The steamship Tunsin for which Messrs.

Three days ago, by order of the Canton autho. lieve me, when I assure you that I consider it of Davidson; & Co. are the agents here, has dis-ANTON and Shanghai Gauzes, Crape Shawls, Human Hair, and specially selected Feathers Lacquered and Ivory Wares, Curios, &c., always on hand, at Moderate Prices, quality charged for the last two trips at the China Mer- rities, some 130 Chinese soldiers fully armed and trifling importárice compared with the expres cliants Wharf an account of illness of the late &c., &c. The best house in the trade for high-guaranteed.

No, to, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, and June, 1882.

Hardly a week ago death laid its steely grasp on one of our youngest friends here-little Jacob Elshout, eldest son of Mr. J. M. Elshout of the IM. Customs staff. A finer, Brighter little at the age of 4 years snatched from his devoted boy no father or mother could desire, but he was parents, and many hearty friends, victim to dysentery, Amongst the many friends who ac- companied this little fellow to his last resting place was Mr. William-Davidson-Alas!, who spon. He is to be buried this afternoon, could have thought that he would follow him so

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OF 1882, PAMPLET FORM, REPRINTED FROM THE "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH " only a limited number will be printed, orders

should be sent without delay to the #HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" OFFICE · No. 6, Peddar's Hill' Hongkong, 4th March, 1882.

SU N SHIN G.

DEALER:IN SILKS.

Mr. Davidson, and yesterday steamers all re-class Curios, GOLD and SILVER JEWELRY Seals, &c. &c. The public and Travellers are of the most artistic designs, Engraver on Stamps, invited to inspect the show rooms.

frained from their usual whistles as passenger calls To-day the flags all fly half-mnast.

Two of Messrs. Siemssen & Co.'s steamers, the Chinking and Peking coming in two dayswithin. of each other with full cargoes from Hongkong is an event which I presume 1 ought to chronicle. The C.M.steamer Hinghsing also, as well as the Yang-ning seems to be upon the Wenchow- Shanghal line now, which looks well for Wen-

chow.

equipped landed close to the line separating signs of hearty sympathy and good will with Portuguese from Chinese territory, and encaniped which I have been honored. It is useless to on what is termed the neutral ground. However, deny, gentlemen, that I was undoubtedly in error on being remonstrated with they shifted their in writing the libel for which I was convicted and camp a taile further inland, presumably beyond imprisoned; but I erred innocently enough, and the neutral zone. There are to be seen now, I am quite sure that there is not a person who some twelve war lens, pitched in a horizontal line knows me, in this colony, or elsewhere, who will on the spur of the mountain flanking Paschtcao believe that in libelling, Mr. Bandmann I fort and facing Macao; each tent containing was actuated by any unworthy motive (Ap- About ten soldiers anned with Sniders and dis plause.) However, it has been an experience" playing a blue flag with Chinese characters. On which will no doubt be found useful hereafter. inquiry, as to the meaningofthis armed occupation I am very pleased indeed to see so many of my of the frontler, we were told it is intended as a friends here, and can only thank you again from deterrent to smugglers, and also as a protection my heart for your kindness and sympathy. This to travellers who are aaid to be dally harassed by book, which contains the names of over two ·raining.-Mercury. bands of platca infesting that neighbourhood, hundred contributors to this testimonial, I will i Yesterday, His Excellency the Governor, accom.treasure as long as I live,-(loud applause) panied by some officers and a detachment of]

Success la the Hongkong Telegraph" and cavalry, went out reconnolireing the place. It the health of Mr. Robert Fraser-Smith" were was then ascertained that the Chinese Camp was proposed and received with much enthusiast.

Kleinwächter (who has been on leave during the We expect our Commissinner of Customs, Mr. summer), back again in a few days, when Mr. Mackey will doubtless not. be sorry to leave this uninteresting port. Weather pleasantly.cool, but

No. 61, QUEEN'S ROAD,' CENTRAL, HONGKONG Hongkong, 1st May, 1882..

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THE ENGLISH MAIL.

The following hours are observed in closing Mails, &c., by the British Contract Packet

DAY OF DEPARTURE. NOON.-Money Order Office closes. 2.00 PM. Registry of Leiters censes. Posting

of all printed matter and patterng censes 3.00 PM-Mails closed, except for Late Letters. 3.10 P.M.-Letiers may be posted with late fee of

10 cents until

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3.30 PM-when the Post Office closes entirely. 34p PM-Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with late fee of 10 cents until time of departure,

THE FRENCH MAIL-DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE. 5 FM., Money Order Office closes. Post Office closes, except the night box, which is always open out of office hours.

DAY OF DEPARTURE, 7. A.M., Post Office opens. *-

to A.M., Registry of Letters ceases. Posting of

all printed matter and patterns denses- it A.M., Mail closes, except for Late Letters. 11.to AM, Letters may be posted with Late Fee

of to cents until..

11.30 A.M., when the Post Office cléscs entirely, 11:40 AM Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with Late Fee of to Cents until time of departure.

SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' LETTERS. 1.-Privates in H.M. Army or Navy, Non- commissioned, Officers, Bandmasters, Army Schoolmasters (not Superintending or First Class) Writers or Schoolmistresses may send half-ounce letters to the United Kingdom by mail at the rate of four cents (two-pence) cachi, which may Stamps. By private steamer the postage is two cents (one periny).

2. The same privileges apply to letters ad- dressed to the Privates and Non-commissioned Officers named above..

3.-Private steamers leave Hongkong for Lon- don about every ten days.

4.The letters must not exceed half an ounce. No handkerchiefs, jewellery, &c., can be sent, even with the ends open,

description must be stated in full on the letter, 5.- from a Soldier or Sailor his class and

the cover of which must be signed by the Come manding Officer, with name of regiment, ship, &c. in full. If to a Soldier or Sailor, his class and- description, with name of regiment, ship, &c, must be stated in full.

5-Soldiers and Sailors have no privileges with regard to books or papers, nor can these be prepaid with Imperial Stamps.

LETTER BOXES.

Many boxes of letters are received at the Post Office not sealed, that is to say, the box is fastened with sealing wax, but there is no impression of a seal.

The attention of boxholders is called to the necessity of carefully scaling such boxes with some recognisable seal, and of sending" a chit- -book or receipt with them. The omission of the

latter precaution leaves a doubt as to whether: y the contents of the box ever reached the Post Office; the omission of the former, as to whether part of them might not have been abstracted for the sake of the Postage Stamps.

LETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES DV SAILING SHIP

When it is desired to forward letters to the | United States by a sailing ship which is not not- | died as carrying a mail, it is only necessary to post the letters in the ordinary way, marked with the name of the ship, and prepaid 10 cents per balf ounce as usual. The Post Office then undertakes the duty of obtaining notice of depar "ture and despatching the correspondence. It is requested that the letters be posted if possible at least one day before the date fixed for sailing,

TEA MUSTERS, Persons who send Musters of Tea through the Post in Tins are requested to have them made flat or square instead of rourel, as it is impossible. to packround tins securely in the mail bags. Itisy at ting which are not so liable as round ones to believed that the tea will travel more safely in

ba bulged in.^^4 by.3 by 16 inches is suggested as a good size. The tins should not have sharp

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wain, or Carpesanti.