The China Mail.
VOL. XXXVII No. 5548.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
LONDON:F. ALGAR, 11 & 12, Memort's
Lane, Lombard Street, B. O, GEOLOR
STREET. & Co., 30, Cornhill, GORDON
& Goren, Ludgate Ciros, E,C. BATER
號六十月四年一十八百八千英
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
"SALE OF ENGLISH AND COLONIAL-MADE
HANDY & Co., 4, Ud Jeury, EC. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE H
SAMUEL DEACON & O., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street,
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LÉON DE ROSNY,
19, Rus Monsieur, Paris,
THE Undersigned bar received instruc
tions to Sell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
NEW YORKANDUEW, WIND, 133, Nuse 28th April, at 2 o'clock p.m., at the
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & Garou, Mel- bourne aul Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-BBAN & BLACK, San Fran
cisco.
SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &. —SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. O. HELEN & Co., Manila.· CHINA-Mucao, Messrs A. A. 1 MILLO
& Co. Breadow, Camprell & Co, Amoy, WHAON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foodom, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH. Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- roni & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING. CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL 5,000,000 DoDars. RESERVE FUND,1,800,000 Dollars,
COURT OF DIAKUTONA, Chairman A. Meiven, Esq. "Deputy Chairman-H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq. E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. (F. B. Jonsson, Esq. H. DE C. FORVES, W. RBINERS, E
Est.
H. Horriua, Esq.
F. D. SASSOON, Esy. W. S. YOUNG, Eeq.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong,...TuOMAS JACKSON, Exy.
MAYAGRIL
Shanghai,.....EwEN CAMERON, Esq.
LONDON BANKERS.-London and Crinty
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
1845.
Established Februar:
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 188!.
For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
AVE RECEIVED PER:
ELLWOOD'S FELT HELMETS.
"GLEN 0: E,
Elwood's FELT HATS on CORK.
STRAW BOATING HATS.
CALCUTTA PTTH HATS and HELMETS.
UMBRELLAS, "AUTOMATON PATENT." SUN UMBRELLAS
Residence of G. COLES, Esq., "Blue Build- GAUZE and LISLE HOSIERY, for Summer Wear. ings," Prayn Faat,
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
comprising:---
ENGLISH-KADÉ DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, MARBLE-TOP TABLES, GILT MIRROR, COURER WHATNOTS, PICTURE, DINING and BECOM FURNITURE, CROCKERY and Glassware, IRON BEDSTEADS, WARDROBES, ETO,, ETC.
Also,
A FINE COTTAGE PIANO, by KaxMAN, expressly made for this climate, nearly ne
Cataloguos will be issued, previous to the Sala,
Tea-Cash on delivery.
G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.
-Hongkong, April 21, 1881.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. SATURDAY, the 30th April, 1881,
Out Nook, will be SOLD by PUBLIC
AUCTION (if not previously disposed of by Private Contract), on board the Steamer, ng the now lies in Hongkong Harbour,
THE PADDLE-WHEEL RIVER STEAMER "KIN SHAN”
A Good Selection of SUMMER SCARVES and TIES.
TURKISH TOWELS and BATH BLANKETS. PORTMANTEAUX, VALISES, RUG STRAPS, and. DOG COLLARS.
BATH and TURKEY SPONGES.
MEERSCHAUM and BRIAR PIPES:
HAVANA and MANILA OIGARS.
TRACING CLOTH and PAPER.
SILGER'S TABLE, BRACKET and HANGING LAMPS.
TEA TASTING CURS and POTS. TIME GLASSES. TIME BELLS; &c., &c., &c. PARRINE'S FOÓD.
'ENO'S FRUIT SALT,
BURGUNDIES.
BEAUNE
DRAWING PAPER.
FANCY STATIONERY.
PYRETIC SALINE.* NEUROTONE.
RHAPSODIA.
ZOEDONE.
Insurances.
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG. CAPITAL, FULLY SUNSCRIBED,....$1,000,000.
Board of Directors. Kon MOON WAH, Esq., Chairman. Bax Hur, Esq.
LEONG ON, Esq. KAYIN KAI, Esq.
L
་་
CHONG PENG, Feq.
QUAN HOT CHUNE, Esq. KWOK YIN KAI, Esq., Manager.
Woo Lax YUEY, Esq., Assist: & Secretary
On
HE Company grants POLICIES
MARINE RISK to all parts of tho World, payable at any of its AGCLES.
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of Business, whether they are Shareholders or not.
HEAD OFFICE,
WOO LEN YUEN,
Secretary.
REFRESHING, NERVE and BRAIN No. 2, Queen's Road West, TONICS.
CLARETS.
MEDOC.
NUITS.
CHAMBERTIN,
Hongkong, April 23, 1881.
KELLY
AVE-Just RECEIVED
HAVE Just RECERAPH CODES.
A great Quantity of NOVELTIES, suit able for Presents, from VIENNA, PARIS and LONDON.
Miss Bird'e "Japan," 2 Vols. Shicck's "Steam Boilers."
The Loyat Ronins," Japanese Illustra-
of 1,381, Register Tons, built in New Yonk U.S.A., in 1863, ro-bailt in 1873, and extensively overhauled in 1876 and 1878.
DIMENSIONS.-Length over all 244 foot,tions. Breadth 35 4-10ths foot, Depth of Hold 11 8-10ths feet.
DECK AREA FOR PASSENGERS-11,152 superficial foot: 3000
CARGO CAPACITY. Under tonnage deck. tons, un main deck 400 tona-700 tons measurement.
SPEED. On a working pressure of steam 20 lbs. per square inch, 12 knots per hour; on full pressure, 15 knots.
of
DRAFT OF WATER-Light 6 6-12ths feet,
N Current Doposit Account at the rate loaded with 700 tons measurement 8 2-12ths
ON furpent Doposit. Accommé no the feet.
balance.
For Fixed Deposits:—
For 8 months, 3 par cent. per annum.
,,12
"
4 pur cent.
5 per cent,
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and evary description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan
T. JACKSON,
Offices of the Corporation,
Chief Manager.
No. 1, Queen's Road Rast. Hongkong, April 19, 1881..
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)
OF AP, 1080
DECOGNISED by tho INTERNATIONAL
ENGINE.-Vertical Boum Engine, nominal H.P. 150, diameter of cyclinder 56in., length of stroke 10 feet.
BULLERS-Two Circular Return Flue and Tabular Boilers, constructed in 1873 to sus tain a pressure of 40 lbs, to the square inch. For further Particulars, apply at the of the HONGKONG, CANTON, AND Offico MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY.
домов
Year Book Facts for 1831," "Hongkong to Himalayas," by Clark, Laxton's "Price Book for 1881."
Menuira ok
de Remusat." Madame Geikie's "Life of Christ,"
Rosenthal's Mu
Nerves.". "Musoles and Loc'e "Laws of
Shipping," new edition. Knox's "Sinan and Java," Froude's "Short Studies.
41
Marshall's "Through Amerion." Brower's "Reader's Hand-book." Matheson's "Aid Book to Engineering Enterprise,"
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash on the fall of the hanner Purchaser to give a guarantee that the Steamer shall not be staployed in the Canton wators, nor in the Yangtsze. A Kiang, nor between Shanghai and Ningpo the Vessel and Appurtenances, with all faults and orrors of description, to be at the
I'urchaser's risk on the fall of the hummer.
By Order of the Board of Director,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary. Hongkong, February 25, 1881.
"NULLA
To Let.
TO LET.
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CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP £3,200,000. TULLAH SIDE," POKPOOLUM ROAD, REVE FUND,
....£800,000.
HEAD OFFICE-14, Ruz BERGERE,' PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at:
LONDON, BOURBON, MABAHLLES, BOMBAY,
LYONS,
SAN FRANCISCO, HONGKONG, CALCUTTA, HASKOW, NANTES, SHANGHAI, Fooнow,
MELBOURNE, and SYDNEY. LONDON BANKERS:
THE BANK OF ENGLAND.
THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.
Mesas 0. J. HAMBRO & SON.
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposits on Terias to be ascertained on application, grants Drafts and Credits on
lately occupied by Mr.J. M. Au STRONG, And, No. 2, Old BAILEY STREET. Also, No. 3, SEYMOUR TERRACE,
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, April 23, 1881.
BE LET.-ROOMS suitable for First TO BE
CAMBERS in the PREMISES Lately occupied by the NATIONAL BANK OF INDIA, &c.,-18, Queen's Road Central,-opposite the Clock Tower.
Apply to
WM: DANBY,
18, Queen's Rodd. Hongkong, April 21, 1881. ap28
TO LET. all parts of the Work, and are BUST, PRAVA EAST (known as the "B
THE SHOUND FLOOR of HOUSE, No. description of Banking Exchange Business.
E. SCHWEBLIN, Houses"); with Possession on the 1st of
May. Agent, Hongkong.
Hongkong, April 12, 1881.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION. (Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
PAID-UP CAPITAL£1,500,000..
ATES OF INTEREST AMOWED ON. DE POSITS.
RA
At 8 months' notice 3% per Annum.
·4%
12
Current Accounts kepts on Terms which
may be learnt on application,
GEQ. O. SCOTT,
Also,
GROUND FLOORS of HOUSES, Nos. 2, 3 and 4, PRAYA EANT. Nos. 2 and 9, with immediate Possession; and No. 4, with Possession on the 1st of May.
Apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, April 13, 1881. my13
TO LET. MARINE LOP No. 65, FIRST-CLASS GRANITE GODOWNS.
Apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, July 26, 1879,
Acting Manager.G DOWN STO
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 4, 1870.
MANCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
ESTABLISHED 1824.
JA
Capital of the Company £1,000,000 Sterling
of which is paid up £100,000 Hosorro Fund upwardsof£ 120,000 Annual Incoma
£280,000
·
HE Undoraigned have been appointed Agents for the abore Company at Hongkong, Centon, Foochow Shanghai, and Hankow, sad are prepared to grant Zukarkuje së current rates,
HOLIDAY, WIRE & Co. Hongkong, October 15, 1868
X
LET.
PRAYA BART AND WANGHAI ROAD,
•For Particulars, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, January 21, 1881.
TO LEA
THE DWELLING HOUSE-No. 81,
WELLINGTON STREET,
ROOMS in Chus Cramares, suitable for Offices or Chambers.
The PREMISES, No. 6, D'ACOLLIR STREET, at prosent in occupation of Messrs Dz Souza & Co., Fosscenen 1st April
The DWELLING HOUSE, No. CAINE ROAD; Possession from 1st April.
Apply to the page is ad
DOUGLAS LAFRAIE & Co. Hongkong, March 18, 1881.
LETTER WRITERS.
"Japanese Papers,” Dr Oiley's. Hongkong, April 18, 1881.
For Sale.
NOW
READY.
COMPLETE KEPHINT, in Pamphlet Form, of the proceedings in the RECENT LIDEL CASE of
REGINA V PITMAN,
containing the whole of the Proceedings at the Police Court, full report of the trial in Criminal Bessfons, with connected-dorre spondence and conuments of the Press.
To which is now added a Report of the Case of
PITMAN F. KESWICK
AND OTHERS.
Price per Copy.
50 CENTS. Orders are now being booked.
China Mail OFFICE,
Hongkong, April 13, 1881.
ULES
FOR SALE
MUM M & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, Quartz...............$16 per 1 doz. Case. Piute...... ..$17 per 2 duz.
GIE, LIVING SEON & Co Hongkong, February 2, 1880.
WA
WASHING BOOKS.
}}
(In English and Chinese.) TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of Ladics and Gentlemen, can now he had at this Office,Price, $I cagh.
CHINA MAIL Office,
NO W READY.
PRIOR/ $1.00.---
COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW,"
By E. H. PARKER.
HAUT TALENCE.
MARGAUX, &c., do, &o. myl
WALSH
VIENNA and PARIS FANS. CHEAP NOTE PAPER and ENVE- LOPES.
CLEVER MECHANICAL TOYS. Froude's "English in Ireland." New "ENDYMION."
TAUCHNITZ NOVELS, including
Hongkong, March 14, 1881.
Beld
LE CERCLE-TRANSPORTS. SOCIETE ANONYME D'ASSURANCES MARITIMES, MARSEILLE
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBE,...15,000,000 Franca. CAPITAL PAID-Ur,...
3,750,000
THE Undersigned having been appointed AUENTS of the abovu Company, aro prepared to grant POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all ports of the World.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
278081 Hongkong, Sept. 25, 1880.
Y
Multhall's "Progress of the World." Gangce's "Domestic Anfuals in HealthVANGTSEE INSURANCE
Disease,
ng Vols. and
Ainsley's New Marine and Engineering Guides.
Allen's "Engineer's Guide," Burgen's "Engineer's Guide,”
Koss's Corer
Keith Johnston's "Map of World," on roller.
New Engineering and Nautical Works. A New STOCK of PURSES, CARD WRITING CASES, MONEY CASES, CASES, and Other LEATHER GOODS. The New WHITEHALL STATIONERY. Royal Ulster Linen NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES.
Intimations.
ASSOCIATION.
CAPITAL (Fully laid-up).........Tls. 420,000 PERMANENT RESERVE..... ..Tls. 230,000 SPECIAL RESERVE FUND...Tls, 263,268
TOTAL CAPITAL and Ac-1
CUMULATIONS, 8th ......Tls. 913,268 April, 1880,
Directors.
F. B. FORBER, Esq.; Chairman:
W. M. BOYD, Esq. W. MAYERINK, É3⁄4. J. H. PINCEvoss, F. D. HITCH, Esq.
Esq.
HEAD OFFICE SHANGHAI. Messrs RUSSELL & Co., Secretaries.
LONDON BRANCH: Mesars BARING BROTHERS & Co., Bunkers. RICHARD BLACKWELL, E., Agent, 68 and 69, Commhili. POLICIES granted on Marine Risks to all will be RECEIVED it this parts of the World. TENDERS
OFFICE up till Noon of SATUR- Subject to a Charge of 12% for Interest DAY, the 7th Proximo, for the REPAIR on Shareholders' Capital, all the PROFES of the LIGHTER SLIP in the NAVAL of the UNDERWRITING BUSDIENS are an- Y, according to Specification and Con-anally distributed among all Contributors ditions, which may be seen on application of Business in proportion to the Promia
paid by thou. to the Undersigned.
RUSSELL & Co., Agents.
The lowest or any Tender will not be necessarily accepted,
GEORGE COLES,
For Naval Storekeeper.
H. M, Naval Yard,
Hongkong, April 23, 1881.
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YANGTEZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA TION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HE Directors have declared an EXTRA THE DIEDENDE 3 PER CENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' CAPITAL, Payable at the OFFICE of the Sacrotaries on the 28th Instant, to Shareholders of Record ou the 21st Instant,
By Order of the Director,
RUSSELL & Co., Secretaries.
Shanghao, April 18, 1881.
THE "FAR
10c81
Hongkong, October 1, 1880.
THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF LIVERPOOL
THE Undersigned having been appointed AGENTH of the above Company, are prepared to grant POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
270081 Hongkong, Nov. 27, 1880.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED.)
NOTICE.
My23 DOLICIES GRANTED at current rates un MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World. In accordance with the Con pany's Articles tion, Two-thirds · EAST." of the Profits are
THE ISSUES OF 1878 WANTED, Apply at this Orries. Hongkong, October 4, 1880,
DENTAL NOTICE.
ROGERS has roturnod, and is now
Can be obtained from KELLY & WALSHDR to RECEIVE PATIENTS at at Shanghai and Hongkong, at LANE his Rooms, the First-floor of the premises CHAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, and at the lately occupied by the National Bank of
China Mail Office,
Hongkong, December 6, 1879.
Intimations.
India v
Hongkong, December 7, 1830.
NEWS FOR HOME
The Overland China Mail.
(The oldest Overland Arper in Chian.)` PUBLISHED AT THE "CHINA MAIL" OFFICE IN TIME FOR THE ENGLISH MAIL.
annually to Contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the net amount of Premia contributed by cach, the remaining third being carried to Reserve Fund.
J. BRADLEE SMITH,
Secretary.
日八日月三年已辛
Insurances.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant
H
Policion against Fire to the extent of 845,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Premia,
NORTON & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, January 1, 1874.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.-
Company, Avo prepared to grant In- THE Undersigned, Agents for the above
mrances at current rates.
MELOFERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company. Hongkong, October 27, 1874.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"Krhanglung,"
Captain YOUNG, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 27th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, April 29, 1881.
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SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR-YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.
The Steamship
"Breconshire," WILLIAMS, Commander, expooled here on or about the 26th Instant, will bare inediate de- spatch for the above Porta
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents, Hongkong, April 21, 1881
FOR MANILA, YOKOHAMA AND HTOGO.
PRICE, $2 PER ANNUM.
Shipping
Sailing Vessels.
FOR LONDON.
The 3/3 L.1.1. German Bark
"Hermain," OESTERMANN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will havo quick despatok.
For Freight, apply to VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 21, 1881.
FOR NEW YORK. The 41 American Ship.
"Gon. Goodwin, LESTER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 22, 1881.
Mails.
ORIENT
AL STCA
COMP
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT. DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, SOUTHAMPTON, AND LONDON;
AINO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. N.B.-Cargo can be taken on through Bills of Lading for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF
- MARSEILLES, PORTS, TRIESTE, HAMBERG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM THE PENINSULA COMPANY'S. Stawn-ship LOMBARDY, Capt, J. B. CHAPMAN, with Her Majesty's Mail, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on THURSDAY, the 28th April, at 4 p.m.
Cargo will be received on board until 10 am on the day of departure.
Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Office The British Steamship until 10 s. on the day of departure,
"Cicero,"
Silk and Valuables for Europe will bo HEASLEY, Master, will transhipped at Point de Galle; but Tea und take Cargo for the above General Cargo at Bombay, arriving one named Ports, and will be despatched on or week later than by the direct rente via about the 28th Instant.
further Particulare regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply to the PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY'S Office, Hongkong.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agente
Hongkong, April 25, 1881.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
(Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS
LAND PORTS should sufficient inducements offer, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND.).
The Eastern and Aus- tralian Steamship Co.'s Chartered Steamer
"Glamis Castle"
ia Unavoidably POSTPONED until further notice.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, April 25, 1881.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO,
BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT
Grile,
For
The Contents and Value of Packages are retired to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers aro particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Con-
pany's Black Bills of Lading.
A. McIVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, April 19, 1881.
SHINAIL STEAM
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MITSU BISHT MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
STEAM
TO YOKOHAMA VIA KOBE.
THE S N Lore on or about the THE S. S. NIIGATA MARU, Capt. 25th Instant, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 30th April, at Daylight.
Cargo received on board and Parcels at
SAID, AND TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CAL-the Office up to 6 pm, of 29th April.
No Bill of Lading signed under $3 OUTTA, JEDDAH, ODESSA, and the
Freight. MEDITERRANIAN PORTS.)
Proximo.
The Co.'s Birmanship
Foruditis"
will be despatched as Fabove on or about the 1st
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Ağcats.
Hongkong, April 10, 1881.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
6p82 about the 4th May.
Hongkong, April 6, 1881.
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Aels of Parliament.
ESTABLISHED 1880,
CAPITAL
£3,000,000.
THE Undersigned, AGENTS at. Hongkong Entrigue Company, are preparou
to grant Policies against FIRE, to the oxtent of £10,000 on any Building, or un Morchandise in the saarte, at the usual
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUR YOK TEH YEAR 1880. CHAREHOLDERS in the above OFFICE
are requested to Furnish the Under signed with a List of their Contributions for the your ending 31st December 1880, in Order that the DISTRIBUTION of the Containing from 72 to 84 columns of closely Rates, subject to a discount of 20 per PROFITS Reserved for CorraIstros may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 1st June next, will be adjusted by the OFFICE, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & 0%.,
General Agents, Hongkong, April 10, 1881.
printed matter.
18-Mail Summary is compiled from the Daily China Mail, is published twice a month on the morning of the English Mail's departure, and is a re- cord of each fortnight's current history Jez of events in China and Japan, con
tributed das original reports and collated fourties published at the various from the
THE LONDON & CHINA EXPRESS. Porte in
do, alid a complete RRANGEMENTS have been made for Hongboto print news from Bhan hal A delivery of the above Fares in fu- Commercial Summary.
Subscription, 50 cents per Copy (postage ture fifteen minutes after the arrival of the
paid 52 cents) $13 per aliadas (postage Mails at the Post Ofice
paid 812.50)
aid $12.50) be sent to Geo, Munir
be
An increased supply has been received 35, from London, and new Bubscribers can
-supplied at once,
KELLY & WALSH,
Hongkong, April 2, 1881
BAIN, China Mail Office, 2, Wyndham Stroct, not later than noon of the day the English Mail Steamer leaves.
Terms of Advertising, same as in Daily China Mail.
dent.
GILMAN & Co., Agents
Hongkong, July 6, 1876
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG
GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China shid Japait, and at Singapore, Saigon sund Feitalizes of Traum granted at the rates of Premium current st
Parts the above mention or Peaty PRRS.
A. G. STOKES;
Acting Secretary
Hongkong, March 12, 1881,
- Stentur," Captain J. KIRKPATRICK will be despatched on or
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenta. Hongkong, April 29, 1881.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 9/9-L.1:1, German Bark
"Alarie,!! TOMASCHEWSKY Mastor, will load here for the shows Ford, and will have quick despatch..
For Freight, apply to -
All Claims must be settled on board before delivery is taken, otherwise they will not be recognized.
RATES OF PASSAGE.
Cabin Steerage. TO KOBE,...)
..8.60 YOKOHAMA & NAGASAKI, 78 SHANGHAI VIA YOHOHAMA,... 120 KOLE, 05
-93
816
40
30
A REDUCTION is inade on RETURN CABIN PASSADES
CARGO and PASSENGERS for Nagasaki will be transhipped to the Bhanghai Mail Steamer at Kobe.
For further Particulars, apply at the Company's OPTIONS, PRAVA CENTRAL, West Corner Pottinger Street.
Hongkong, April 19, 1881.
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Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE VIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
THE 8. S. BELGIC will be despatch- ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. ed for San Francisco vis Valeohama
on MONDAY, 2nd May, 1881, at 8 pm
Connection
Hongkong, April 19, 1881..
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 Amurican Bark
Jonathan Chase"
CASTIGAN, Master, will load here for the above Part, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply is
YouEL & CO. Hongkong, April 10, 1881-
FOR LONDON. The 41 British Bark
Tavin, Master, will load here lar the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co Hongkong, April 19, 1881.
being made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan
ports.
Freight
Dip,
will be mezired.
of the 1st May
board until
All Farvel Packages should be marked to
be received
address in full; and same will be at the Company's Office, until 5 p.m. thu day previous to ling
ARADUCTION of 15%
made on all
Return PassACH ORDERS ISSUED,
Consuing Invoices to accompany Over land, Mexican, Central and South American- Cargo, should be sent to the Company's Office dressed to the Collector of Cas tonis, Ban Francisco..
en to Freight For further information as
or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Coupiny, No. 504, Queen's Road Central.
CHAS, H. HASWELL, JE,
Agent. Hongkong, April 22, 1881.