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Commercial.

THIS DAY.**

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1882.

Shipping.

ARRIVALS,

MENZALEH, French steamer, 1,273, J. Homery, 15th Dec,,-Yokohama 9th Dec. Silk and General Messageries Maritimes.

15th Dec-Manila 12th Dec., Sugar and PEKING, British steamer, 954, Drewes, 15th

Cigars-Russell & Co. Dee-Shanghai 13th Dec., General- Sicmssen & Co.

CAMORTA, Dutch steamer, 2,904, W. V. A. Ham,

Batavia 1 December, Rice and General Jardine, Matheson & Co. MARLBOROUGH, Britishistr., 1,175, M. Kunath,

16tli Dec.-Saigon gil Dec., General YANGTSZE, British steamer, 784, E. Lec, 16th Dec-Canton 15th Dec, General-Siems sen & Co. ALWINE, German steamer, 400, F. Thiesen, 15th

Chinese,

4 o'clock p.m. Business in the Share Market has been much brisker this morning, many impor-DIAMANTE, British steamer, $14, R. F. Cullen, tant changes and transactions having taken place. Banks are much firmer, there being offers to buy at 167 per cent premium, forcash, and shares have changed hands at 168 for the end of the month. Canton In- surances are slightly weaker, sellers offer- ing at 140 per share, a reduction of 5 on former quotation, without inducing buyers to invest. Sales of Hongkong Fires have taken place at $1,126. Steamboats have changed hands at 32 per share premium for the end of January, and holders are offering 'to do business at 31 cash. Hongkong Hotels have risen considerably and have been, negociated at 120 per share, a risc of 5 since yesterday. Luzons are rather weaker, a few sales having been booked at 15, the stock leaving off with sellers at this reduced rate. No other stocks re- quire special comment.

SKARES

Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-167 per cent.

premium, sales and buyers."

Union Insurance Society of Canton-$1,800 per

share, buyers.

China Traders Insurance Company $1,550

per share.

North China Insurance-Tls. 1,225 per share. Canion Insurance Company, Limited-$140 per

share, scilers.

Yangtaze Insurance Association-Tis. 850 per

share.

Chinese Insurance Company-$230 per share. On Tai Insurance Company, Limited-Tis. 150

per share.

Hongkong Fire Insurance Company-$1125 per

share, sales.

China Fire Insurance Company-$332) pershare,

sellers.

Hongkong and Whampoa, Dock Company--54

per cent. premium, sellers. Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat Co.

--$31 per share premium, sellers. Hongkong Gas Company-80 per share. Hongkong Hotel Company--Sizo per share,

*Gales.

Indo-China Steam Navigation Company, Li-

miled-- per cent. premium, sellers. China Sugar Refining Company, Liinited-$190

per share, sellers.

China Sugar Refining Company (Debentures)-3

per cent, premium.

Luzon Sugar Refining Company, Limited-$115

per share, sales and sellers.

!

Hongkong Lee Company-3165 per share, buyers. Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited

-$60 per share.

ex. int.

Chinese Imperial Loan of 1878—18 percent.prem Chinese Imperial Loan of 1881–28 percent. prem.

EXCHANGE.

ON LONDON-Bank, T. T..... Bank Bills, on demand

3/60

•3/63

Bank filts, at 30 days' sight... Blank Bills, at months' sight

.3/7

-3/70

Credits, at 4 months' sight....... Documentary Bills, at 4 months'

3/7

sight

•3/713/71

ON PARIS.--

Bank Bills,on demand.......

4.50.

Credits, at 4 months' sight......50.

ON BURAY,Bank, T.T..

..2232

ON CALCUTTA.-Bank, T.T...

ON SHANGHAL

Bank, sight *****

..724

Private, jo days'sight.....

OPIUM MARKET.—THIS DAY.,

NEW MALWA...per picul, $580

(Allowance, Taels 184.)

per picul, 8500

OLD MALWA.......

(Allowance, Taels 184.)

8540

NEW PATNA (first choice)per chest, $542) NEW PATNA (second) .....per chest, 85371 NEW PATNA (without choice) per

chest.... NEW PATNA (bottom)......per chest, $545 NEW BENARES (without choice) per

chest,......

8510 NEW PERSIAN

.per chest, $380 (Allowance, Taels 8). OLD PERSIAN..............perpicul, 8333

(Allowance, Taels 64).

HONGKONG temperatURE.

(From Mix, FALCONER & Co's RegisteR).

YELTERDAY.

Bator-F.. munangeneLIJUNAG Bromster 1.38, spotsservice Thermometer 1, (POKRENJE | Thermometrą 1o‚kt..

Thermometert 1,51, (Wei balla} Thorimeter-4v.m. (Wat bub)

Thermometering de Me

TO-DAY,

Thermottioter, 36, (T'es bull}premany

Harometer-17.Hezeki

Thermometer=t Planning

Thermoelera Pat. (Wes balt)

Thermons--Maximum,«a minimererneming

hermentes-Minimum (aver uight) ........................

30.166

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Dee-Saigon 7th December, General Wicker & Co. KEELUNG, British steamer,, 896, Schultz, 16th Dec-Chinkiang 12th Dec., Rice.-Butter KWANGTUNG, British steamer, 674, M. Young,

field & Swire. 16th Dec,-Foochow 12th Dec., Amoy 13th, and Swatow 15th, General.-D. Lapraik & Co CONISTOA, British steamer, 2,258, F. R. Evans, 16th Dec.,Calcutta 26th Nov., Penang 4th Deceniber, and Singapore 8th, General.. -Jarding, Matheson & Co.

Poo-clit, Chinese steamer, 544, Dunn, 16th Dec,,

Shanghai 11th December, General-C

M. S. N. Co. YANGTSE, French steamer, 2,293, Lormier, 16th Dec.,Shanghai 14th Dec, Mailsand Gene- ral.—Messageries Maritimes.

CLEARANCES AT THE HARBOUR OFFICE.

chilles, British steamer, for Amoy. Hofhow, British steatner, for Swalow, Nao. British steamer, for Swatow, &c. Chin, German steamer, for Swatow, Cingales, British bark, for Singapore. Camelot, British steamer, for Singapore. Kessie, British bark, for Singapore. Fernwood, British steamer, for Cape St. James. Cazorla, Dutch steamer, for Amnoy. Hainan, British steaner, for Hoihow.

DEPARTURES

December 16, Zugeburg, Ger. bark, for Manila.. December 16, Sarpedon, British stuntmer, for

Shanghai.

December 16, Kocheng, British str., for Canton. Decemiær 16, Peking, British str., for Canton. December 16, Bivoauc, Brit. str., for Saigon. December 16, Thales, Dritish ste, for Swatew. December 16, Chinking, British steamer, for

Shanghai..

December 16, Newchwang, British steamer, for

Shanghai.

December 16, Camelot, British str., for, Straits

Settlements.

PASSENGERS—ARKIVED. Per Mensalek, stri, from Yokohama.-For Hongkong-Messrs. G. H. Duns, Dosethée Le- Marseilles.--Mr. and Mrs. L. Cameron, 2 chil comite, Joseph Guenin, and S. Engelson. For dren, and servant, Miss Lesley, Messm. S. Co- menzi, Marshall Baziuz, E. Geoghegen, and E. J. Oxley,

and

Per Diamante, str., from Manila-M Mrs. Johnstone, 2 children, and 2 servants, Mr. and Mrs. Zarati, child, and servant, Mrs. Parves and servant, Dr. Ramon Arlejut and servant, R. P. Provincial of St. Dominga, and Secretary, J. B. Lanagan and W. Slater, 4 Europeant on | deck, and 322 Chinese.

Per Peking, str, from Shanghal-Mr. Polite, 2 Europeans; and Bs Chinese.

Per Marlborough, str., fron Saigon.-103 Chinese..

Per ilwine, st., from Saigon.-7 Chinese. Per Coniston, str., from Calcutta, B-171 Chinese,

TO DEPART

Per Awangtung, str., from Foochow, &c,-- Messrs. Phipps, Craig, and Carr, and 62 Chinese. DÉPARTED. Per Camorta, str., for Amoy.15 Chinese... Malvina, German bark, for Saigon. Easington, British steamer, for Bangkok.

Per chilles, sir, for Amay-1 European and 60 Chinese.

Per Namen, str., for Swatow, &c-3 Euro peans and 150 Chinese.

Per China, str., for Swatow.- Europeans and 230 Chinese.

Per Camelot, str., for Singapore.-631 Chi

Per Hainan, str., fer Hoihowo Chinese.

nese.

REFOKTS.

The French steamship Afensaleh reports left Yokohama on the 9th instant

Had strong S. Westerly gale.

The British steamship Afarlborough reports left Saigon on the 9th instant. Hnd strong N.E. monsoon with usunil weather.

The British steamship Diamants reporta left Manila on the 12th instant. Had strong mon soon and very high confused sea (which broke on board continually) until abreast of Pratas Shoals; thence to port had moderate monoon and fine weather,

The British steamship Peking reports left Shanghai an the 13th instant at i a.m.; arrived in Hongkong on the 15th at 8 pm. Had strong monsoon and misty weather the first part of pas sage. The latter part had moderate monsoon

monsoon and fine weather, On the 14th passed an English mail steamer off Tumabout Island.

The British steamship Kwangtung reponslekt Foochow on the 12th instant, Amoy on the 13th, and Swatow on the 15th. From Foochow to

CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL Amoy experienced a fresh N.E. gale and high

REGISTER.

THIS DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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The British steamship Coniston reports left Calcutta on the 26th November, Amoy on the 4th instant, and Singapore on the 816.

SHIPPING IN HONGKONG.

STEAMERS.

ACHILLES, British steamer, 1,528, C. Anderson, 15th Dec,-Liverpool 28th October, Part Said th November, Suez 13th, and Singa pore 6th December, General-Butterfield & Swire, APPIN, Tiritish steamer, 394, J. L. Howden, 6th Dec-Canton thDecember, General,.-- Jardine, Matheson & Co.-(Kowloon Dock.), German str., 1,261, C. Denohr, BAUBWALL

4th Dec,-Saigon z7th Nov., Rice.—Síems. sen & Co.

BLACKALLS, British steamer, 723, Granger, 8th Dec-Keelung 6th Dec, Coals-Jardine, Matheson & Co.

CARLOS, British steamer, 763, P. A. Hom, 8th,

Dec.,-Saigon 30th November, Rice.—Ed. Schellhass & Co..

CASSANDRA, German steamer, T. Wagner, oth

Des-Saigon 5th December, Rice and Paddy-Stemssen & Co. CHINA, Cernian steamer, 649. H. Schner, 12th

December, Swatow 11th December, Gene- CHUNGKING, British steamer, 793, Deville, 14th

ral-Yuen Fat Hong.

Dec. Shanghai 11th Dec, General,-But- terfield & Swire. CRUSADER, British steamer, 647, T. Rowin, 13th

November,--Saigon 7th November, Rice.--- EASINGTON, British steamer, 1,137, John G.

Chong Wo Cheang.

HONGKONG SAILING, VESSELS.

((Continned.) "" HIERONYMUS, German bark, 435, M. Ipland

19th November-Newchwang gth Nov, Beans--Wieler & Co.

JACOBINE, German bark, 417, C. H. Christian

sen, foth Dec,-Iloilo 25th Nov., Wood.- Ed, Scheltbass & Co. JENNIE HARKNESS, American bark, 1,373, Ams- bury. 27th October-Newcastle, N.S.W., 5th September, Coals.-Adamson, Bell & .Co. JUNG, German bark, 517, I. C. Breckwoldt, 19th Nov,Hamburg 22nd July, General

Melchers & Co.

KRISTINA NILSSON, American brig, 279, T.

Thomson, 1st Dec,-Newchwang, and Amoy 29th, Beans,--Russell & Co. MALVINA, German bark, 479, H. Klinge, 26th

Nov, Newchwang 15th Nov., Beats. Wieler & Co.

M. A. DIXON, British bark, 415, F. Cooke, 30th Nov.-Newchwang 12th Nov., Heans.-Ed. Schellhass & Co. MARINA, Brit. bark, 66, Langlois, October 13th,

London 29th April, General,--Adamson, METEOR, German back, 594, T. Hortsmann, 24th

Beli & Co.

October, New York 17th May, Kerosine MINERVA, German brig, 319, P. Duhine, 10th

Oil.-Arnhold, Karberg & Co.

Dec, Whampoa 9th December, General.— MINNA DEUTSCHMANN, German 3-m. schooner,

Melchers & Co.,

164, H. Sperling, 35th Dec,-Chefoo 7th Dec., General-Chinese. MosMUSEN, German ship, 1,250, A. R. Wielms,

September 29th-Cardiff 11th May; Conls,

Greig, 23rd Nov,-Bangkok- 11th Nov, Rice and General-Master. FAME, British steamer, 117, Stopani, (tug plying) FELICIA, German steamer, 64, T. E. Runge, 15th

Hongkong and Whampoa Lock Co. Dec-Canton 14th Dec, General-Slems-N. sen & Co.

FERNTOWER, British steamer, 2, 120, Geo. Golder,

7th Dec,-Saigon 27th Dec, General. Sicmssen & Co.

GLENELG, British steamer, 894, Speechly, 12th

Dec.,Saigon 17th November, RiceG

man & Co.

HAINAN, British steamer, 278, J. W. Conner,'

11th Dec,Haihow gth Dec., General Afong and Shing Loong, HIMALAYA, British_steamer,`514, W. R. Beedle,

44th Dec, Penang and Singapore 30th November, General.-Butterfield & Swire. Homow, British steamer, 886, R. Hillkirk, 15th Dec., Canton 14th Dec., General.-But terfield & Swire.

HONGKONG, British steamer, 67, April 14th,--

Kwok Acheong & Sons,

NAMOA, British steamer, 862, Geo. Westoby, 12th Dec,Foochow 8th Dec., Amoy 10th, and Swatow reth, General-D. Lapraik * Co. NOXA, German steamer, 669; U. Woelffel,

Schellhass & Co.

th

Dec-Bengkok 1st December, Rice.--Ed. NORDEN, Danish steamer, 776, Rasmussen, 7th Dec-Canton 6th Dec, General-Sicms. sen & Co.

OCEANIC, British steamer, 3,808, Metcalfe, th Dec.,-San Francisco with Nov., and Yoko hamna 3rd Dec., General,—-0. & Ó. S. S. Cổ. -Cosmopolitan Dock.

PRENIX, German steamer, 7B9, H. T. Behrens,

9th Dec,Safgon 3rd Dec., Rice and Paddy.

Socy Sing

PING-ON, British steamer, 575, McCaslin, 6th Dec, Manila and Dec, General-Russell & Co.

SEA GULL, American steamer, 48, Hayden,

Nov. 24th, China Traders' Insurance Co. YoTTUNG, British steamer, 286, H. Kennett,

1

June 23rd,-Quangai 19th June, General- Kwok Acheong & Sons.

SAILING VESSELS.

ADVANCE, Siamese bark, 330, F.. Dethlefsen,

13th Dec.,-Chefoo 30th Nov., General,-- Chinese.

ANDREAS, German bark, 23, F. Hoyer, 27th November, Newchwang 16th Nov., Beans. ---Siemssen & Co.

ANNA BERTHA, German bark, 480, Krause, 27th November, Newchwang 14th Nov., Beans. -Siemssen & Co.

BESSIE, British bark, 228, 9th Dec,-Tientsin

26th November, Fruits and 'General- Siemssen & Co.

BILLY SIMPSON, British bark, 433, Brown, 9th

Dec-Cebu zoth Nov, General-Master. CARMELITA & IDA, German bark, 438, E. G. Ketel, 1st December, Whampoa 30th Nov., General. Ed. Schellbass, & Co. CATHERINE MARDEN, British 3-m. Bch, 287, W.

י.

Marden, 18th November, Newchwang 7th November, Beans, and General-Wieler & Co. CENTAUR,

German bark, 468, Offersen, 24th November Newchwang 12th Nov., Beans, CHRISTIAN, German schooner, 250, C. Kossow,

*Wieler & Co.

8th November-Newchwang 25th October, Beans. Wieler & Co.

C. RODPERTUS, German bark, 566, H. Schults, 18th Nov., Newchwang 19th Nov., Beans. -Captain.

Russell & Co,

BOYNTON, American bark, 1,065, Wm. E. Nasson, October 11th,New York 4th May, Petroleum.-D. Lapraik'& Co. NONPAREIL, British bark, 399, E. Finlayson, gth

November, Newchwang 30th Oct, Beans. -Chong Woo, PROSPERITY, Siamese bark, 476, D. Michaelsen,,

August_21th, Bangkok 11th August, Gen- eral-Chinese.

RAMIER, French brig, 280, Jarvary, 23rd Nov, Newchwang 10th Nov., Beans-Carlowitz &Co

SAMUS. D. CARLETON, American bark, 884,

Geo. A. Freeman, October 9th,-Newcastle, SOLIDOR, British bark, 240, C. Schroder, 28th N.S.W, Jolli August, Coal-Order, ・

Nov., Newchwang 19th Nov., Beans Captain.

ST. IDEUC, French bark, 388, F. Durand, 16th November,Newchwang 7th Nov, Deans.

-Carlowitz & Co.

TALEE, German bark, 342, C. Stolze, 29th Nov., -Newchiwang 19th Nov., Beans.-Siems sen & Co.,

THOON KRAMOM, Siamese bark, 475. T. W.

Vorrath, 25th Nov.--Bangkok" 18th Oct., Rice-Siemsien & Co.. THREE BROTHERS, British bark, 366, H. Kahlke, Swatow 22nd October, General-Ee Tye Hong. VALPARAISO, German bark, 486, F. Meyer, 27th Nov-Newchwang 16th Nov., Beans.--Ed.

Scheilhass&Co.

YOUNG SIAM, Siamese ship, 701, W. Saxtorph, 20th Nov,--Bangkok 7th Oct., General Chinese,

WHAMPOA.

HAMMONIA, German bark, 409, Weller, 21st November-Newchwang 9th Nov., and Amoy 20th, Beans.-Chinese.

J. D. Brewer, American bark, 962, W. L. Josse- lyn, 19th Nov,,Shanghai 15th November, Rice-Captain.

LOUISA, German 3-m. sch., 245, Schlerloch, 13th

Dec., Shanghai 4th Dec, General.-Ed. Schellhass & Co.

SHUN-ON, Annamite-steamer, 136, W. Blumen- berg, 29th Nov., Touron 11th Nov, Bal- last-Shun Woo Yuen.

AMOY.

In Port on 10th December, 1882.

& Co.

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Intimations.

TO K.

KEE Co AE MERCHAN. T 18, WING SING LANE, HONGKONG.

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and Steam COAL of the best quality, at EEPS on hand for Sale all kinds of House

nioderate rates. The "CUM LOONG” “CUM Steam Launches for Hire at $3 for ist hout, $2 CHOW CUM SHUEN, CUM LEE" for and and $t for 3rd hour, CUM ON," and and for longer periods according to arrangement. "CUM KAL? at $3 for 1st hour, $a forand hour,

Hongkong, 16th October, 1882,

NOTICE

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

Apply to

HING LEE

37, Tung Maa Lanc.

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Hongkong, 12th April, 1882.

SUN SHIN G.

CA

DEALER IN SILKS.

ANTON and Shanghai Gaures, Crape Shawls, Lacquered and Ivory Wares, Curios, &c, &c., &c. The best house in the trade for high- class Curios. GOLD and SILVER JEWELRY of the most artistic designs, Engraver on Stamps Seals, &c., &c. The public and Travellers are invited to inspect the show rooms.

No. 62, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, 1st May, 1881.

A H

HOY LEE.

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MERCHANT TAILOR, HAT, & CAP MAKER. HS Scarves, Collars, Ties, Socks, Hats, TT-AS-for Sale, every description of Gentle &c. &c., Dealer in Chinese Silks of all kinds. China Teapots in bamboo covers, Rattan Chairs, Bambed Blinds, Mattings of own. Manufacture. Silk Coats a Specialité, a perfect fit and, best material guaranteed.

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

NOTICE.

Post Office.

A MAIL WILL CLOSE For Swatow,-Per China, to-day, the 16th in- stant, at 5 PM. ....... ANDA

For Swatow, Amoy, & Focchow-Per Nantea,

day, the 16th instant, at 5 P.M.. today, the 16th instant, at 5 r..

For Amoy and Shanghai-Per Achilles, to

For Swatow, Amoy, and Shanghai-Per Hof- how, tomorrow, the 16th instant, at 5:P. PA Haiwan, to-morrow, the 17th instant, at 9.A.M

For Hoihow and Haiphong, via Touron. Per

the 17th instant, at 9 A.M.

For Bangkok-Per Easington, to-manow,

For Ampy-Per Camoria, on Monday, the

18th instant, at 11.30 A.M.

For' Amoy ant-Manila-Per-Diamtaufe, on Monday, the 18th instant, at 4-jo P.M.

For Saigon-Per Phaniz, on 19th instant, at 3.30 PM.

Tuesday, the

Tuesday, the 19th instant, at 4.30 P.St.

For Straits Settlements. Per Carlos,

. For Saigon Pec Glenelg, on Wednesday, the 20th instant, at 4.30 FAL

For Nagasaki and Kobe.—Per Sumida Maru, on Friday, the aand instant, at 3.30 P.M..

For Nagasakinifd Yokohama. Per Sumatra, -on Friday, the 29th instant, at 11.30 AM

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

MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.

will be despatched on, TUESDAY the 19th instant The French Contract Packet "YANGTSE,"

with Mails to the United Kingdom, Europe, and places beyond, vid Naples; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Durmah, Ceylon, India (via Madras), the Australasian Colonies, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.

The usual hours will be observed in closing the Mails, &c.

MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET, The British Contract Packet "SUTLEJ" will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 26th instant, and Europe via Brindini; to the Straits Settle with Mails to and through the United Kingdomj

Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. ments, Batavia, Burmals, Ceylon, India, Aden,

N.B.This Packet carries no malls for the Australasian Colonies.

The usual hours will be observed in closing [347 the Mails, &c.

ARRANGEMENTS have now been com-

pleted which will enable this Office to undertake all kinds of 10B PRINTING, Includ- ing DIRECTORS REPORTS, BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, BALL ROOM, and VISITING CARDS, PROSPECTUSES, DEBIT NOTES, LABELS, PROGRAMMES of ENTERTAIN- MENTS. TRADE CIRCULARS and RE PORTS, &c., &c.

Accuracy and Best Workmanship guaranteed at the lowest possible rates.

"HONKONG TELEGRAPH" OFFICE,

6. Peddar's Hill, 1st March, 1887.

S Z H IN C.

TAILOR

EALER in all kinds of Drapery, Silk Hand- Dkerchiefs, Embroidered Shawls, &c., &c.

HAT AND CAP MAKER. Ladies material made up, and a perfect Fit Gus- ranteed at Moderate Charges. MATTING AND MANILA CIGARS, FOR SALE,. No. 76, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG.

'Hangkong, rath, October, 1882.

LING

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SHIN G.

BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,

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No. 5, WELLINGTON STREET, HONGKONG.

CHEAPEST SHOP IN THE TRADE.

Materials and Workmanship Guaranteed. Special experience in making. Gentlemen's

· Riding BOOTS, Hongkong, 4th April, 1882.

Alex. Newton, British bark, 308 (Newton)-Boyd THE. Amey, German 3-m. schooner, 313 Thetzen}——

H.. A. Petersen & Co. Anna Dorothea, German bark, 343 (Jessen).—

Pasedag & Co,

Assens, Danishi bark, 235 (Vandel)—H, A. Pe-

tersen & Co.

Faugh Balaugh, German schooner, 240 (Rule)-

H. A. Petersen & Co.

CHIE NAM

5

HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS.

THE FRENCH.MAIL.-DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE.

P.M., Money Order Office closes: Post Office closes, except the night box, which is always open out of office hours.

DAY OF DEPARTURE.

7. AM Post Office opens. 10.

Registry of Letters ceases Posting of 11 A., Mail closes, except for Late Letter.

all printed matter and patterns ceases. 11.10A.M., Letters may be posted with Late Fee 11.30 4.., when the Post Office clases entirely,

of 10 cents until.

M

11.40 A, Late Letters may be posted on board

the packet with Late Fee, of 10 Cents until/ time of departure, Di

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THE ENGLISH MAIL.

The following hours are observed in closing. Mails, &c, by the British Contract Packet NOON.-Money Order Office closes.

DAY OF DEPARTURE. 200 Vs Registry of Letters ceases. Posting

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

10 cents until she posted

3.30 P.when the Post Office closes entirely. 3.40 P.M.Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with late fee of 10 cents until time of departure.

....SOLDIERS AND SAILORS LETTERS

1-Privates in H.M. Army or Navy. Non commissioned, Officers, Bandmasters, Army. Schoolmpiters (not Superintending or First Class) Writers or Schoolmistresses may send half-ounce. letters to the United Kingdom by mall at the rate of four cents (two-peace) each, which may be prepaid either in Imperial or in Hongkong as Stamps. By private steamer the postage is two cents (one penny).

The same privileges apply to letters nd- dressed to the Privatès, and Non-commissioned Officers named above.

Private steamers leave Hongkong for Lone

Flodden, British bark, 337 (Henderson)-Boyd GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, don about every ten days

→

Friedrich, German schooner, 295 (Peterson)--

& Co.

Pasedag & Co..

Helene, German bark, 263 (J. Rieck)-H. A. Pe^

tersen & Co.

H. Bremer, German, schooner, 332 (Bremer)-

H. A. Petersen & Co.

Hugo & Otto, Norwegian bark, 457 (M. Kocid)--

CINOALEE, British bark, 336, Pringle, 5th Dec,

Amoy 3rd-Des-Bricks Siemsscn & Coun CLARA, German bark, 419, T. Lentig, 30th Nov, -Amoy 28th November, Beans. Melchers & Co.

CONQUEST, American bark, 516, Caring, zoth Nov.-Newcastle 22nd Sept., Coal-Ed Schellhass & Co.

COURIER, Brilish bark, 320, Bartlett, 8th Nov, -Newchwang 19th October, Beans-Ed. ........Schelihase & Co. -

C.

F. SARGENT, American ship, 104, D. H. Atherton, 21st November, Cardif 23rd June, Coals.-Borneo Co. Limited.. DORA, German ship, 1,259, H. Meyer, 22nd November,Cardiff 1st July, Coal-Mel

chers & Co.

ELLA S. THAYER, American ship, 1,008, Davis, ERIN'S 18LE, British ship, 1,798, Fleming,

22nd October, put back-Russell & Co.

August 20th-Cardiff 22nd April, Conl Gibb, Livingston & Co.

ERL KONIG, German bark, 456, A. Naurch, 27th

Nov., Newchwang 16th Nor., Beans, Siemssen & Co.

&Co.

H. A. Petersen & Co.

Kjobenhavn, Danish bark, 353 (Magleby)~~H, Juno, German bark, 266 (Nielien) Pasedag

A. Petersen & Co. Louise, American schooner, 280 (Lawrence)-

"H. A. Petersen & Co. Magenta, British schooner, 329 (Coalfeet)-

Pash schooner, 214 (H. Lass}-Russel! |

Magic,

& Co,

& Co. Nicoline, German schooner, 331 (Mahlmann)-- Rachel, British bark, 282 (Affleck)--Boyd & Co.

Pasedag & Co, Tartar, German brig, 356 (T. Runge)-H, A.

Petersen & Co.

son & Co.

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No. 53, C., QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAZ,

HONGKONC Hongkong, 4th April, 1881, **

UPSTAIRS

SAM HINGSTULTZ

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

5-1 from a Soldier or Sallor his class and description must be stated in full on the letter, the cover of which must be signed by the Com manding Officer, with name of regiment, ship, c in full if to a Soldier or Sailor, bir class and description; with name of regiment, ship, &cite must be stated in full ..

Soldiers and Sailors have po privileges with regard to books or papers, nor can these bea prepaid with Imperial Stamps.

prepaid

A LETTER BOXES,

Many boxes of latters are received at the Post

Office, not sealed, that is to say, the box is fastened with sealing WAS

but there is no impression of at

The attention of bexholders is called to the necessity of carefully scaling such boxes with Home recognisable seal, and of sending chit book or receipt with them. The omission of the latter precaution leaves a debt as to whether the contents of the box ever reached the Post Office the omission of the former, as to whether

the sake of the Postage Stampe,

Wagrien, German schooner, 179 (Debbern)—H. Vivid, British bark, 234 (Peterson)-H. A. Péter MERCHANT TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, part of them might not have been abstracted for

A. Petersen & Co,

FOOCHOW

In Port on 8th December, 1882.

HAT AND CAP MAKER.

LETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES BY SAILING TMPORTER of every description of Gentle SHIP.HCM, JAPAN VA

men's Scarves Collare, Ties, Socks, UnWhen it is desired to forward Letters to the e brellas, Hate, &c., e Dealer in Chinese Silks United States by a sailing ship which is not nous of all kinds; Bamboo Blinds and Matting led a carrying a mall, it is only necessary t Special attention given to the Tailoring Depart ranteed. Cretonnes and Chinties for Presses in all the newest patterngat bangg

No. 40 AND 51, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRALL Hongkong, 1st May 1883.

post the letters in the endinary way, marked

From ERNST, German 3-m. schooner, 356, E. Hilde Oceania, British bark, 320 (Norquay)-Adam | ment. A perfect fit and best workmanship gus with the name of the ship, and prepaid to conta

Calcutta to Penang had light N.E. winds and fine weather. From Penang to Singapore had fresh Westerly winds and cloudy weather. From Singapore to lat. 5 degrees North, experienced light N.W. winds and fine weather; thence to. port had heavy monsoon, with high sca and Thorm'ler attached 620 690 700 840 180] 530 98,1 16,8 | frequent squalls of wind and rain. Direction of Wind. #

*Baromete.........3.4.39

Force

Weather Hour's Rai Quality fall

132 131

2 4 7

1 1 1 1 10

1.

w W

VESSELS.EXPECTED AT HONGKONG, (Corricted to Date), Nieuwe Waterweg......Hamburg Fluchin....................................Sunderland..

Dry Thermometer. 64.5 610 72.0.68.0 330 30.0 24.0 46 Wes Tbarstomates. 610 60 60 90 300 76-3 750 Weser

bechbe

A cg b bem B. P. Cheney

Napier Mary Whitridge Phoenix Marie Heinrich... Deutschland nie Emma T: Crowell Dorothea sis Lucia ****!** Adolph. Wandering Jew

Auguste Hesperia (4) Bellerophon „Ulysses (0),

Barometer, level of the' sen" in "Inches, tens and bus. drede. Thermometer, in Fahrenheit degrees and tau kept In the open air in aided siuntion-Direction of Windy rexinor every two point, N,, NOR, NE., stora

· Furpi pi Wind, o calm, e ta, 3 light;brtuïts, 3 mode To fresh, to 8trang 1 to 10vy, to La 19. violent-State of Weather, B. Clear lahok aly (0 C. Cloudy. -- D. Trittly. Fog G. Foxy Hai", Zio Light, sing. M. Misty. £. Overcoat, P.

The

aberán sealing: 2.1. Wiley, 15 Be-Z Cilm,

apters are repeated to fodiensa any Increase over ther maan. "gvérage of their signification. RalsThe hours of rain for the previous a loners (noon) are reglačarnd, from ́s to #4 Isa wanazity, of sewer filien) sadiontal in inches, tens and

.Cardiff.: Cardin.. Antwerp,

Sept. 5 Sept. 6

brand, 13th Dec, Cheloo 6th Dec, Genean, Bell & Co ii. Wieler & Co

FANG, Danish brig, 227, M. N. Mortensen, 27th

Nov., Chefoo zoth Nov., Beans and Gene tal-Ed. Schellhass & Co.

FERDINAND, German baik, 416, Westergaard,

11 November, Newchwang toth, Nov Beans-Wieler & Co.

SHANGHAI,

In Port on 14th December, 1882,

& Co.

Antwerp, British bark, 1,091 (Stalth)--Frazar Channel Queen, British bark—Captain.

IMPORTANT NOTICE, ALE

per half ounce as usual. The undertakes the duty of obtaining ture and despatching the correspo [301 requested that the letters be poste

least one day before the date

TN delerence to the wishes of a large number

Persons who send Mu

we Post in Tins FRANCES & AMANDA, Ger, bark, 370, H. Borg- Chihaya Maru, Japanese bark, 441, (Kawaoks) after MONDAY, July 24th to afue the 4 HONG flat of square Instead

M. B. Kaishlo, hamper ward, 28th Nov. Newchwang 17th Nov, Chingtah, Chinese bark, 472 (Taylor)-C. M. Beans Wieler & Co.

CS, N. Co

KONG TELEORAFHM SPECIAL ADVERTISE MENT SHEET NOON Instead of as" at:

Sept 9 FRIEDERIKE German ship 1.395, F. Wiericks, Foochow, Siamese bark, 301, (Guldberg) Sieman Several important alterations will also Sept 9

6th November, Cardiff 29th June, Coals & Co

he made in the get-up of the sheet. In addition .Sept. 9

-Melchers & Co.

Hedvig, British bark, 375 (Davey)-Nils Moller.

to the usual shipping information all the interest, Hamburg Sept. 12 GIULBETTE, Italian bark, 425, G. Goygolg, 9th Kolga Britishs bark, 547 (Kiolseth.)-Rusself tag items of late news such as telegrams bea Hamburg....Sept. 17 Dec-Singapore 31st November, Timber.

occurrences &c., will be published. A special Cardiff............Sept: 21-

3 & Co -Order

Lee-yih, British bark, 219 (Cargill)-Morris & Co. report of share and other important business ap Cardiff

Sept. 23 HALLGERDA British ship, 1,087, Meikle, 5th Dec.. Mane Louise, German bark, 915 (Behring) ADVERTISEMENT SHEET. Advertisements for to 11,30 AM. will appear dally in the SPECIAL Penarth Sept. 25.

Kobe 26 November, BallastCaptain, Russell & Co. New York...Oct. 2

HELENS, British bark, 433, J. Inkster, 28th Nov Martha, British bark, (McPearson) Morris & extra charge) must be handed in not later than the morning sheet, which are inserted without Cardiff.... .Oct. 4 Newchwang 19th Nov., Beans-Mel Siblas, French bark, 329 (Hnet)-Melchers issued GRATIS to all the Mercantile, and .London

.Oct.

HAM The SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SHEIT, ∙13 Hamburg.

chers & Co. Oct. 13

WAY Oct20 HERBERT BLACK, American bark 5757 Trsat „Oct. 21. *02 13th Dec,,-Nagasaki 516 - Dec., Coal „Oct. 24|| Captain, jajad

London London

...Oct.24 HERMANN, German bark, 453, W Pens, 10th „Oct 25 Dec-Chefoo 28th Nov, General-Wieler

Nov 16

May Cove

& CO.

Star-of-India, British-bark--4-(Parslow)

Melchers & Ca

Therese German bark, 390, (Hansen-Me

cher & Cond

Zebina Goudey, British bark, 1,037 (Cook).

Melchors & Co..

ping Hours Chiosaa Henen: public resort, and dis Advertising Medium in the Can

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH PEL6 PEDDARS, HILL Hongkong, dand July, 18827:

to pack round tins secure. helloved that the tea;

far ting, which are nice

bộ b

bulged in 24 hyy as a good size. * The comers

No resp partmer

cially