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The proclamations referred to are follows:-

No, I. To Her Britannic Majesty's subjects, Macao, 20th January, 1841.

to

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1890.

enjoyment of their lawful private properly and interests. They will be governed, peading Her Majesty's further pleasure, according to the laws, customs, and usages of the Chinese (every description of torture.excepted), by the elders of

magistrate; and any person having complaint to prefer of ill-usage or injustice against any Englishman or foreigner, will quietly make report to the nearest officer, to the end that full Justice may be done.

Her Majesty's plenipotentiary has now announce the conclusion of preliminary arrange-villages, subject to the control of British ments between the Imperial Commissioner and himself involving the following conditions:-

1. The cession of the island and harbor, of Hongkong to the British crown. All Just charges and duties to the empire open the commerce carried on there to be paid as if the trade were conducted at Whampon.

The pleasure

Chinese ships and merchants resorting to the port of Hongkong for purposes of tradente hereby of the Queen of 2. An indemnity to the British government of exempted, in the name six millions of dollars; one million payable al

England; from charge or duty any kind once, and the remainder in equal annual instal-lo the British government,

of the Government will be declared from me to ments ending in 1846.

time by further proclamation: And all beads of villages are held responsible that the commands. are duly respected and observed.

3. Direct official intercume between the countries upon equal footing.

4. The trade of the port of Canton to be opened within ten days aßer the Chinese New-year, and to be carried on a Whampoa till further arrange- ments are practicable at the new settlement.

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Given under Seal of Office, the 1st day of February, 1841.

(To be continued.)

CANTON.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT), '

CANTON, December ist.

Details remain matter of segotiation. The plenipotentiary seizes the earliest occasion to declare that Her Majesty's government has sought for no privilege in China exclusively for the advantage of British ships and merchants, and he is only rerforming hiedaty in offering the protection of the British Ang to the subjects, citizens, and ships of foreign Powers that may A daring piraticni attack was made on a steam resort to Her Majesty's possession. Feading launch belonging to the. Wei Sing farmer about Her Majesty's further pleasure, there will be no 15 miles from Canton on Wednesday last, when port or other charges to the British government. the launch was boarded and seized, the crew The plenipotentiary now permits himself to being bound and landed on the shore and the make a few general observations. The oblivion launch taken away by the pirates, who had an of past and redressed injuries will follow naturally engineering staff with them. It is feared they from the right feeling of the Queen's subjects: bave gone off with the launch on piratical raids Indeed it should be remembered that no extent either lato the interior or along the coast, and of modification resulting any from political will eventually put the launch on shore and turn intervention can be efficacious the steady on with their plunder in Macao: from which Improvement of our condition, unless it be pisce it is sinted the rald was organized. systematically seconded by conclllatory treat- Five women and a number of children were ment of the people and becoming deference for raided by the pirates and were packed off to the country upon the threshold of which we are Hongkong and Macao for sale, sn it is to be about to be established. The plenipotentiary hoped the Police at Hongkong will be on the can only presume to advert very briefly to the alert and use every effort to capture some of zeal and wisdom of the commander of the these miscreants. By later advices it appears expedition to China, and to that rare union of that after boarding and plundering several ardor, patience, and forbearance which has passenger boats and one silk boat the scoundrels distinguished the officers and forces of our arms scuttled the launch and made off. The Wei Sing at all points of occupation and operation. He is faraar was afraid to give opportune notice to the well assured the British community will sym-authorities and the consequence is the pirates pathize cordially with him in their sentiments of lasting respect for His Excellency and the whole force; which he is ashamed to express in such inadequate language.

He cannot conclude without declaring that next to these causes, the peaceful adjustment of difficulties must be ascribed to the scrupulous good faith of the very eminent person with whom negotiations are still pending.

A

(Signed) CHARLES ELLIOT,

H. M. Plenipoteninty in China. Circular. To Her Majesty's subjects.

will probably get clear off with their plunder either to Macan or Hongkong.

The subscription ball given last night by the Shameen community went eff with great alat at the Shameen Hotel, which had been faste- fally decorated by the crew of H.M.S. Merlin Dancing was persevered in until a late hour.

A boxaar for the benefit of the Baxter Mission, it is rumoured, is to be held on Thors- day evening next fi the ball room of the Shameen Hotel, under the auspices of the ladies resident in Canton and the gracious presi dency of Mr. Chaloner Alabaster. It promises to be a great success.

Macno, January 20th, 1841. Her Majesty's plenipotentiary considers. It

The public executioner had a pretty busy time- Incumbent upon himself to lose no time in of it last week at the "Polters field." for no less assuring the commercial community that he will than twelve criminals were executed, amongst use his best efforts with Her Majesty's govern them being a notorious Swataw brave and the ment to secure an early and entire advance of

two men recently extradited from Hongkong. ..their claims for indemnity. And mindful of the

A new Provincial Treasurer has been appointed interests of parties in India, he will not fail

in lieu of Kwei who was en route to fill the post, respectfully to move the Right Honorable the but has been taken suddenly ill. The provincial Governor-General of India" to second these judge of Hupeh, Tsing, a Manchu, has been 1. purposes as far as may secta just to his lordship.appointed Fantal of Kwang-tung province, and (Signed) CHARLES ELLIOT, it is likewise rumoured a new Hoppo has been Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary appointed to relieve the present occupant of that

post.

No. 2.

PROCLAMATION. Be Charles Elliot, Esq., n captain in the Royal Navy, Chief Superin- tendent of the trade of British subjects in China, and holding full powers under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to execute the office of Her Majesty's Commitioner, Procurator, and Plenipotentiary in China.

The island of Hongkong having been ceded to the British crown under the seal of the Imperial minister and high commissioner Kerber, it has become necessary to provide for the government thereof, pending Her Majesty's further pleasure.

By virtue of the authority, therefore, in me vested, all Her Majesty's Rights, Royalties, Privileges of all kinds whatever, in and over the sald island of Hongkong, whether to or over lands, harbours, property, or personal service, axe hereby declared, proclaimed, and to Har Mojisty fully reserved,

And I do hereby declare and proclaim, that pending Her Majesty's other pleasure, the government of the said inland shall devolve unan and be exercised by the person sing the office of Chief Superintendent of the trade of British subjects in China for the time being

And I do hereby declare and proclaim, that, pending Her Majesty's further pleasure, the nati of the island of Hongkong, and all galves of China thereto resorting, shall be govered according to the laws and customs of China, every description of terture excepted.

And I do further declare and proclalim, that, pending Her Majesty's father pleasure, all offenres committed in Hongkong by her Majesty's subjects, or other persons than natives of the Island or of China thereto resorting, shall fall under the cognizance of the criminal and Admirality jurisdiction presently existing in

China.

And I do further-declare and proclaint, that pending H. M.'s further pleasure, auch rules and ** regulations as may be necessary from time to time for the government of Hongkong, shall be issued under the hand and seil of the person filling the office of Chief Superintendent of the trade of British subjects fa Chlas for the ttime being

And I do further declare and proclaim, that, pending Her Majesty's further pleasure, all British subjects and foreigners residing in, or resorting to the island of Hongkong, shalí enjoy | full security and protoctier, according to the principles and practice of British law so long as | they shall continue to conform to the authority. of Her Majesty's government in, and over the island of Hongkong, hereby duly constituted and proclaimed.

Given under my hand and seal of "office on board of Her majesty's ship Wel larkey, at anchor in Hongkong Bay, this twenty-ninth_day of January, in the your one thousand eight hundred and 'forty-

000,

( SÖ) CHARLES ELLIOT, "God save the Queen. (True Copy) EDWARD ELMELIT,

Secretary and Treasurer, &c.

No. 3 Bremer, Commander-in-chief, and ·Elliot, Plenipotentiary, &c. &c., by this Proclamation make known to the inhabitants of the island of Hongkong, that that island has now become part of the dominions of the Queen of England by clear public agreement between the high officers of the Colential and British 'Courts: And ail native persona Tesiding therein must under stand that they are now subjects of the Queen of England, to whom and to whose officers they must pay duty and obedience, ut Payme

Intimations.

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PINTS.

QUARTS

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PINTS.........

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„PER DOZEN $160

IN SPLENDID CONDITION,

SOLE AGENTS

$260.

HONGKONG TRADING CO., LTD.

17 39, QUEEN'S ROAD.

Hongkong, 28th November, 18go....

MARINE

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THE MARINE HOTEL is NOW OPEN.'

Co-day's Advertisements.

DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHÓW.

THE Company's Steamship

"HAITAN,"

Captain Ashton, will be despatched for the above Parts, on THURSDAY, the 4th instant, n: DAYLIGHT.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.

Hongkong, and December, 1990.

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THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR, SWATOW AND BANGKOK. HE Company's Steamship

THE

"PHRA NANG,"

Captain. W. H. Watton, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SUNDAY, the 7th inst., at DAYLIGHT.

Fer Freight or Passage, apply to,

YUEN FAT HONG,

Agents, Hongtong, zod December, 1890.

[1647 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIÁ NAGASAKI AND KOBE.

(Passing through the INFAND SEA.) “HE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship

THE

LIGHT.

"ANCONA,"

Captain W. D. Madic, will leave for the above places, on FRIDAY, the 12th instant, at DAY-

F. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 2nd December, 1890.

STEAM TO SHANGHAL HE P. & Q, S. N. Co's Steamship

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Intimations,

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,

*HE RANGE will bé CLOSED TO.MOR. ROW, the grit Instaw, and on THURS- DAY, the 4th, until 3.10 P.M.

C. VIVIAN LADDS, Ilon. Secretary. Hongkong, 1st December, 1890.

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

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HE 5th competition for the: SUBSCRIP TION CHALLENGE CUPS & RANGE SPOONS will be held on SATURDAY, next the 6th instant, commencing at 3.30 PM.

and Ranges, co

600 Yards; 7 shots at cach range. Entrance Fee 30 cents. Entries to be made on or before FRIDAY next, the 5th tast

A Launch will leave the P. & O. Pier at 3 P.M.

C. VIVIAN LADĪS,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 1st December, 1890.

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CRINA MERCHANTS' STEAM NAVIGA. TION COMPANY'S DEBENTURE LOAN OF 1886.

10TH INTEREST.

INTEREST due on BONDS of this LOAN will be payable at the Offices of the Hong kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation on and after the 1st day of December, 1890.

For the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking

Corporation,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

T:634

Hongkong, 28th November, 1800.-

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NOTICE.

A GRAND EXHIBITION OF PHOTOGRAPHS,

AT

THE Undersigned begs to notify the Public of Hongkeng and the Coast Ports, the

THIS FIRST-CLASS HOTEL is situated on the Praya West, opposite the Old P. & 0. Wharf, and is newly built after the designs of the Largest European Hotels-the BEDROOMS, BATH-ROOMS, rc., are commodious, well Ventilated and well Furnished, and are suitable for Single or Married Persons. The DINING ROOM is large and looks on the Harbour. The TABLE D'HOTE will be supplied with the best the market can provide. The BAR and BILLIARD ROOMS are on the Ground Floor, and are fitted up in superior style. ENGLISH and AMERICAN TABLES.

WINES and LIQUORS of the best qualities and Brands only will be supplied. The Undersigned therefore begs the patronage of the Publics, hoping to give every satisfaction. Captain W. D. Worcester, R.N.R., will leave for ENTRANCE FREE. For 25 Cents a person

Hongkong, 11th August, 1900.

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The LADIES PURSE,(Presented); entrance $5; for all Subscription Griffins of this or previous meetings; weights as per scale; winners at this or previous meetings 7 lbs. extra; Riders who have never won a race allowed 7 lbr Once round.

The StLVER CHALLENGE CUP, entrance $ip: tor all Subscription Griffins at this or preylous meetings; to be won twice by a pony the Owners: bona fide property of same owner. the entrance fees to go to the Club, and $100 to be paid to winner; except in the case of the cup being finally won; and $zo to the second pony weights as per scale. One mile and a quarter.

The CONSOLATION CUP, value $100; second Pony to receive $25; entrance $5; for all bona Aide beaten ponies that have not won a race at this meeting; weights as per scale, One mile.

The NIL DESPERANDUM STAKES, of $10 each with $50 added; divided 60, 25 and 15 per cent to First, Second and Third Ponies; for bona subscription griffin that have

bor fine beaten sigers as per scale. Half

mile.

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PROGRAMME OF THE FOOCHOI The CHAMPION STAKES, of $10 each with $50

RACES.

FIRST DAY,--TUISDAY, 16TH December, 1890. The STEWARDS' CUP, (presented), value $100; for all China Ponies; weights as per scale; entrance $5. Half a mile.

The MAIDEN STAKES, forced entry of gro each with so added; $125 to the First Pony, $25 to, the Second; for subscription Griffins; weights as per scale Three-quarters of a mile. The CHAASZE CUF; value roo; second pony to receive $25; entrance $5; for Subscription Griffing of this or previous meetings; weights as per scale. One mile and a half The COMPRADORIS' Cue; value $ ; for all China ponies; entrance $5; weights as per scale. One mila.

The STAND STAKES; of $5 each, with $e added, divided yo, za and to per cent to the First, Second and Third Ponies; for Subscription Griffins of this or previous meetings / weights | as per seale; winners at this or previous meetings to'b, extra. Seven furlongs. The HONGKONG CUP; (presented); value $200; entrance $ro; for all China Ponies; weights as per acale; winners 71b, extra. One mile and a half.

The MIN STAKES; forced entry of Bio; for Subscription Griffins; weights as per scale; winners 71b. extra. Úne mile and a quarter.

SECOND DAY.-WEDNESDAY, 17TH DECEMBER, The KUSHAN CUP; value, $roo; forced entry of $5 for subscription Griffins weights nu per scale; winners 5 lbs, extra for each race won. One Mile,

added; optional entry for the winners of the Hack, Consolation and Nil Desperandam races; a forced entry for all other winners at this meeting. Non-starters excluded; winners of 2 races at this meeting $15 extra, of more than 2 races $40 extra; weights as per scale. One mile and a quarter.

The COSMOPOLITAN CUP, presented, value $.... Entrance $ for all China Ponies; catch weights over 11st. lbs.; hacks allowed 7 lbs. To be ridden by Residents of this province and officers of the Army and Navy. Three», quarters of a mile.

SCOTT's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphiles, for Rickets, Marasmus and all wasting disorders of children, is very remark- children gain flesh and strength upon it is very able in its results. The rapidity with which

wonderful. Read the following "I have tried Scott's Emulsion in cases of wasting in young children, and I am of opinion that it is a valuable preparation for such cases. The children take it and ask for. more, and the gand effects are apparent. I consider it far supering to ordinary Cod Liver Oil.-J. MARSHALL, M.R.C.S., &c., 143, Grange Road, Bermondsey, SE Any Chemist can supply it.-A. S. Watson & Co. (Ltd.), agents in Hongkong and China,—[Advt.

Co-day's Advertisements.

THE INSTITUTION OF MARINE ENGINEERS OF HONGKONG.

President. DAVID GILLIES. Fsq., M.LN.A.

Vice Presidents: { JAMES WOOTON, Esq., R.N., ' Inspector of Machinery. GEORGE PEEBLES, Esq., Government Marine Surveyor. ...ROBERT COOKE, Esq., Hongkong and Whampai Dock Ca

Organising Committee.

The TOTALISATOR CUP, value $150 with $50 to second and $5 to the third; entrance $10; for all China Ponies;, weights as per scale? winners of one race 7 lbs, extra, of 2 or more to lbs, extra. One mile and a half, The HARKWAN CUP ;, (presented); value Tis. 100; entrance $5 for Subscription Griffins of this or previous meetings; weights as per scale - winners at this meeting, to lb. extra i previous non-starters 7lh. extra. Once round. The HACK STAKES; Sweepstakes of $10 each with $10 added for anch starter; for all China --panies not otherwise entered at this meeting A. G. Aitken, Esq. except for the Cosmopolitan Cups-weights 71. W. Croker, Esq. lb, over weight for inches; riders who have A. Crawford, Esq. never won a race allowed to lb. Half a mile. W. F. McIntosh, Esq. The RACING STAKES, forced entry of $10 each E. J. Malo, Esq.

with $50 added for Subscription Griffins;

$100 to the first pony $30 to the second 820

to the third; weights as per scale winners of one race 7lb, extra, of 2 or more rolb, extra. Twice Round,

The FoocHow STAKES, Sweepstakes of $to each

A. BAIN, Esq., Chairman.

ID. J. Patrick, EG,

A. Gillanders, Esq. 9. Groundwater, Esq; A. Mcintyre, Esq. D. Macdonald, Esq...

J. W. KEW, Esq., Treaturar, prò tem.

W. H. WALKER, Esq., Secretarý, pro tem.

NOTICE.

with 850 added; a forced entry for all China A MEETING of the SUBSCRIBERS to the

Aabove Institution is convened to be hold at No. 16, Praya Central, on the Evening of MONDAY next, the 1st of December, at 8 o'clock, to consider the Report of the Committee entrusted with the formation of this Institution, confirm the adoption of Rules, and proceed with the election of regular officers for the ensuing Though the business of this Meeting will be

JAS, EDWARDS, Proprietor.

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ROYAL

!

THEATRE

CITY HALL.

UNIQUE-EXTRAORDINARY. POSITIVELY ONE NIGHT ONLY.

of the Grant Musical and

PROGRAMe Performance given by Prof. and Mme. VITA & the CELEBRATED JUVENILE TROUPE kindly assisted by Lady and Gentle- man Amateurs and Mr. Stanley's Orchestra, TO-NIGHT,

the 2nd. December, at 9 p.r.

IST PART. 1st.-Overture for Orchestra,

The Bohemian Girl ..... 2nd. "A CUP OF TEA,"

Farcical Comedietta in 1 Act.

.BALTZ.

Leading Character Master Say, aged 6 years,

2ND PART.

1st.--Valse for Orchestra, At the Ferry, D'ALBERT

zad. Sacred Song with Orchestrial

accompaniment. "Ave Maria." GOUNOD:

Mme, Vita.

3rd.-Piano Solo, Daise Négre............ ASHER, Prof. Vita. 4th.-Duct from La Favorita.......DONIZITTI. Mr. N. Robinson and Mrae. Vita,

5th.-Song, Alla Stella Confidente ...ROBAUDI. Mr. Laing. 6th. Trin, The Wreath

MAZZINGKI. Mme. Vita Messrs. Robinson and Lang. ·

Admission $2 and $1.

Children and Soldiers in uniform half price, ONLY ONE PERFORMANCE. Hongkong, 2nd December, 1890.

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STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN,

MALTA, ISMAILIA, PORT SAID,

GIBRALTAR, MARSEILLES, BRIN PISI TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON; A130, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA AND AUSTRALIA.

་.

A.-Cargo CAN BE TAKEN UN THROUGH! BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN Guty PORTS, Marseilles, TRIESTE, HAK- BURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAL:

NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship. "MIRZAPORE," Captain R. Harvey, with Her Majesty's Malls, will be despatched from thi for LONDON, VIA BOMBAY & SUEZ CANAL on THURSDAY, the 11th inst,, at NOON.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 FM., Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Office unti 4 P.M., on the day before sailing.

Silk and Valuables for Europe will be tranghipped at Colombo General Cargo (or London will be conveyed vid Bombay without transhipment, arriving one week later that by the ordinary direct route via Colombo,

Tez will be sent either via Bombay or Colombo, according to arrangement,

For further particulars regarding FazIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PRIBULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong. kong,

The Contents and Value of Packages, are 17. quired to be declared prior to shipment.

Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading,

This Steamer takes Cargo and. Passengers for Marseilles.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 2nd December, #790

VICTORIA.

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the above place about 24 hours after her arrival here with the outward English mails.

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent, Hongkong, 2nd December, 1890.

THE HONGKONG & KOWL ON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED..

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

FRACTIONAL CERTIFICATES

At

HE undersigned is prepared to purchase.

current market rates. Persons 'holding ...same Are requested to apply at the Company's Office No. 4, Praya Central.

EDWARD OSBORNE,

Secretary. Hongkong, 2nd December, 1890.

Consigners.

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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

NOTICE.

CONSIGNEES of Cares per Steamship

OF PEKING."

of Cape thereby requested to send in their

The above Steamer having air ved, Consignees

Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from along. Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense.

CHAS. 1). HARMAN, ' Agent

Hanokone, 20th November, 1800

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP "RADNORSHIRE,” FROM ANTWERP. PENANG AND

SINGAPORE.. : ◄ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all goods are being landed at their risk, into the Godowns of the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained,

'

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the rst December, will be subject to rent.

All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 1st December, or they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents: Hongkong, 24th November. rāga [1473

Intimations.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL, SHOOTING PARTIES, Picnics, Water, Parties, Dinners, Wedding Breakfasts, &,, &c., catered for at short notice.

R. TUCKER, Manager. Hongkong, 1st December, 1890,

CARBOLINEUM AVENARIUS,

(REGISTERED).

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N ANTISEPTIC PAINT for the Preserva-

and

Tackle. May be applied to Beams, Floors,Waln coting, Wooden Ornaments, Eaves, Roofs, Wooden Sheds, Farmers' and Gardeners' Imple ments, Carts, Posts, Fences, Stables, Gates, Bridges, Boats, and all Timber underground,

Effectually excludes all dampness from walls painted with it and entirely prevents the crum- bling away and decay of both stone and bricks. White sats do not touch wood painted with Carbolineum Avenarius,

Used during the last 14 years with the utmost

#ccess, as proved by numerous Testimonials from living authorities,

Seld in casks of about 450 lbs, net, Price. 8 cents per Ib..

For further particulars, apply to

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SCHEELE & Co., Sole Agents, No. 16, Stanley Street. Hongkong, and December, 1880

NOTICE. THOMAS KERR & CO. `NGINEERS, BOILER-MAKERS.

Ponies entered at this meeting except those entered only for the Hack Stakes of Commo- politan Cup, and optional for Subscription Griffins; divided 70, 20 and 10 per cent. to first, second and third Ponies; weights as per scale. One mile and a quarter. The CLUB CUP, value $100, entrance #5; for all rent

subscription griffins of this or previous strictly confined to the consideration of the Sub SONS HALL, Zetland Street, on SATURDAY meetings; wieners of one race at this or stribly, committee wish it to be known 50 for 9 P.M. precisely. E previous meetings 7 lbs. extra, of two or more

13 iba: extra ; weights as per scale. Three that all Engineers are particularly lavited to

quarters of a mile.

THIRD DAY-THURSDAY, 18TH DECEMBER, The TEAMEN'S CUP, presented, value §...... Forced entrance of $5 each; for subscription griffins ; weights as per scalo ;: winners 5 lbs. extra:for each race won. One mile and The inhabitants are hereby promised proteci. Hos, in Her Majesty's gracious name, against all The LEDGER CUP.-(Presented); value $100 enemies whatever; and they are further secured Second Pony to receive $25 ; entrance $5 ; for In the free, cxercise of their religious sites,・ all. Chian, Polusaj weights, as per scale seremonies, and social cutému), and in the 1; winners 10 lbs, extra, O..cc sound.

· half,

attend also.

By order of the Organizing Committee,

W. H. WALKER,

Secretary pro, tema, Hongkong, 16th November, igo,

No. 325- N EMERGENCY CONVOCATION of the above Chapter will be held in FREEMA

Visting brethren are cordially invited.

Hongkong, and December, 1890.

TO LET.

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BLUE BUILDINGS-Ground Floor of No.2, First Floor of No.3. MAGAZINE GAP-Two Semi-detached Houses. Rent $45 each.

Apply,

N.B. Owing to other business rendering the proposed date inconvenient the above Meeting FE POSTPONED to THIS EVENING, the and

of December, at 8 o'clock.n

W. H. WALKER,-

THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT S.cretary pro fim. Hongkong, zad December, 1890. [161a": Hongkong, and December, 1890

& AGENCY, Co., Ltd.

AND

CONTRACTORS,

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* YAU-MA-TI ENGINEERING WORKS, KOWLOON. OFFICE—No. 13, D'Agullár Street. Hongkong, 24th. August. ThRg.

HONGKONG TIMBER YARD, WANCHAI. OREGON PINE SPARS and LUMBER

Always on Hand.

L MALLORY. Hongkong with June 1891,

Coss

No. 15, D'Aguilar Street.

For a short Season.

OPEN DAILY FROM 9 AM. TOP.M..

have a selection of one of the Photos,

and besides the Photo be will be also entitled to..

a prize marked at the back.

Hongkong, 29th November, 1800, Cr633

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

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RACE MEETING, 1891.

HONGKONG DERBY.

WEEPSTAKES of $10 each, half forfeit if declared on or before day of closing Entries, with $100 added for 1st Pony, and $50 for 2nd. For all China Ponies bona fide, Griffins at date of Entry (SATURDAY, 17th January, 1891) Fast Pony, 70 per cent; Second, zo per cent. Third, to per cent. Weight rost. talbs. One- mile-and-a-half. (Nominations close to the Clerk of the Course at the Club on Saturday, the 27th December, 1890.

E. H. GORE-BOOTH, Clerk of the Course. Hanokone, 21st November. 1800,

THE PEAK HOTEL AND TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED,"

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS....

OTICE Holders of the

the Numbers specified below that unless the Call of Fifteen Dollars per Share, due on the 17th day of July, 1890, be paid together with Interest thereon at the rate of 12 % per annum from the said due date, to the Hongkong and Shanghat Banking Corporation on or before the 17th day of December, 1890, the said abares will be liable to be FORFEITED, and under the provision of Section X, Subsection VIII of the Articles of Association of the Company, the Board will pass the necessary resolution for the Forfeiture of the said shares Nos.

N This hereby gives to falde boling

6/8, 127/146, 227/101, 327/356, 382/191, 402/441.542/681,697/1050, 1076/110), 1198/1197, 1109/1242, 1142/1366, 1517/576, 1797/1806, 1817/1826, 1817/1816, 1095/1996, 2017/2176, 2456/2525, 2771/1800, 2816/2625; 2851/2900, 3141/3155, 3166/3195, 3276/3191, 3301/3305, 3496/3505, 3601/3625, 3856/1895.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

F1598

„J. WHEELEY, Secretary. Hongkong, 20th November, rßon

THE EAST. BORNEO PLANTING COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE SHAREHOLDERS in the above Com

“HE Second Ordinary Yearly MEETING

pany will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 5th December, 19go, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, and Statement of Accounts to 31st October, 1892

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 29th November hatli the 6th December, both days inclusive.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 20th November, 1890.

THE CHINA BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTIC

TOTICE is hereby given that the Adjourned Annual MEETING of SHARE. HOLDERS In the above Company will be held at the Hongkong Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 6th December, at 2.30 P.M.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents.

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