The China Mail.
VOL. XXXVIII. No. 5885.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON ---F. Alsan, 11 & 12, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, E. C. GEORGE STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill. GORDON & Gorun, Ludgate Circius, E.C. BATER HENDY & Oo., 37, Walbrook, EC. SANUEL DRACOS & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE-GALLIEN & PRINCE, 36, Reis Lafayette, Puris. NEW YORK:---ANDREW WIND, 139, Nas-
sau Street...
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW.
TE
號九十月五年二十八百八千一英
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
WE Have been appointed Auests for tho
MITSU BUSSAN KAISHA, '
of Tokio, at Tras Foxt.
GEO: R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, February 1; 1882.
NOTICE.
ZEALAND-GOEDON & GOTH, MHE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of
bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-.
cíaco. SINGAPORE, STRATTS, &c. :-SAYLE & Os. quare, Singapore, U. HEINZEN & Co., Manila.
OHINA-Macas, Mossrs A, A. DE MEIJO
Mr. CHARLES KAHN izfour Firm Quased on the 30th April, 1882.
REISS & Co,
.ool
& Oo Safor, CAMPERLL & Co. Amy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co.. Fooch, HEDGE & Oo. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALK. Yokohama, Lase, OnAW Fonu & Co.
Banks.
ORIENTAL RANK CORPORATION.
(Incorporated by Rayal Charter).
PAID-UP CAPITAL...
R
.£1,500,000.
ATES OF INTÈLEST ÁLLOWED ON DE POSITH.
At 8 months' notico 3 % per Annum.
TI A M.
11. 4%
* 12.
31
5%.
M
門
Ourrent Accounts kepts on Terms, which may be learnt on application.
GEO, O. SCOTT, Manager.
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, September 4, 1879.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUND,2,100,000 Dollars.
Corne or DiECTORS.
Chairman H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Wa. REINERS, Eery.
M. E. SASSOON, Esq
H. Horrius, Esq.
Hon. F. B. JOHNSON,
A. P. MCEWEN, Esq.
A. MoÏVER, Esq.
F. D. SABOON, Esq
C. VINCENT SMITH,
Esq.
W. S. Young, Esq.
CHIP MANAGER. Hongkong.......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai,EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.--London and County
ON
balanco.
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
Ourrent Deposit Account at the rate
For Fixed Deposits --
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum,
* 6
中国
per cent.
5 per cent, 1
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTRY,
"-
Cratus Bascal con approved Securities, and overy description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and--the chef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australis, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager,
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East." Hongkong, March 22, 1882
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.) ---་ ECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862.
CAPITAL FULLY PA-UP..... £3,200,000. RESERVE FUND.............
..£800,000,
HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE BERGERE, PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES at: LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO,
HONGKONG, MABARIZE, BOMBAY, LYONS, CALOUTTA, HANKOW, NANTES, SHANGHAI, FOODKOW,
MELBOURNE, and SYDNEY.
LONDON BANKERS:
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE UNION BANK OF LONDON. MESRA C. J. HAMBRO & SON,
The Hongkong Agency recaivas Firad Deposits on Terms to be ascertained on application, granta Drafts and Credits on all parts of the World, and transacta every description of Banking Exchange Business,
F. COCHINARD,
Agent, Hongkong.
Hongkong, February 8, 1882,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE:
THE Unitersigned have been appointed BOLE AGENTS for the Sale of their GOODS by Mesere KYNOCH & Oc., of WITTON, DEAT: BIRMINGHANA
MEYER & Co
Hongkong, August 18, 1881 13062
NOTICE":
THE Undersigned has Admitted Me M. LATAMON into PARTNER 'BHIP from this date, and the BOBINESS in future will be Conducted under the Style of "HOLMES & SALAMON":
(Signed) GEORGE HOLMES.
1st May, 1882,
Queen's Road Central,
Hongkong, ist May, 1882. Shaghai,
NOTICE.
HE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of the Undersigned in the Firm of of Amoy, Messrs. D. D. OLMA & Co., Foochow, Takao and Taiwanfoo, has CEASED from the 30th of April, 1882.
E. N. MEHTA. B. 5. MEHTA.
WE
TE Have Tuis Day' commenced Bust- NESS as MERCHANTS and COM- MISSION AGENTS at Amoy, Foochow and Taiwanfoo, under the Style and Firm of "MEHTA. & Co."
EN. MEHTA
B. S. MEHTA,
Hongkong, May 1, 1882.7
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
jet
THE Undersigned has received instruc-
Tions to Sell by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 3rd of June, 1882, nt 2 p.m., at the Parmies of the former Pier & Godown Company, Limited, Wanchai, Praya,—
Established
February,
HONGKONG, MONDAY, MAY 29, 1882.--
For Sale.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
LARETS-
CLARO SOUND WINE at $3.50, to CHATEAU LAFITE.
SHERRIES-
PORTS
1848.
Notices to Consignees.
BEN LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
THE
HF Stoamship Bengloc, WEBSTER, Com
mander, laring arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that thoir Goods-with the exception of Opium-are boing landed at
A PALE DAY WINE at $8, to Very CHOICE their risk into the Godowns of the Undor-
AMONTILLADO.
01
signed, whence and/or from the Wharvee
Boats delivery may be obtained. Optional Cargo will be forwarded unices! notice to tho
日三十月四年午壬
Shipping.
Steamers,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, ·
FOR SHANGHAI PIA AMOY.
(Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW
. and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)
Tho Co.'s Steamship
"Sarpedon,"
GOOD WINE at $8.50, to Old INVALID PORT. p.m. TODAY Contrary be given before 1 the 1st June.
HÓCKS
STILL and SPARKLING.
BURGUNDIES-
Hongkong, May 15, 1882.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
BAUNE and CHAMBERTIN.
CHABLIS.
SAUTERNE.
CHAMPAGNES.
MOSELLE.
je15
Intimations.
NOTICE
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods Tomaling after the 3rd Prózito will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
: Agents
Hongkong, May 27, 1882.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
jeg
HE-Steamship Minurd-Cantle, SKINNER, Commuter, having arrived from the
Ahove Porta, Consignes of Cargo are heroby informed that their Goods-with the exception of Opium-are, being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Under-
the Wharves or Busts delivery may be ob tained.
Fathoms SECOND HAND TWO-INCH TO CAPTAINS OF SHIPS BOUND TO signed at Wanchai, whence and/or from 195 CABLE, suitable for Moorings.
in Lota to suit,
Apply to
WILLIAM DOLAN,
22, Praya Central. “
jel
-Hongkong, May 1, 1832,
(Unless previously diaprasd of by Private J
Contract),
THE PLANT
of the former HONGKONY PIEL & GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED, consisting of :-
50 Open GOODS' TRUCKS. ·
2 TURN-TABLES, 12 feet diameter,
adapted for 36" gauge.
1 10-tons WEIGH BRIDGE WHEEL
S
FOR SALE.
ULES M UM M & Co.'s
CHAMPAGNE. Quarte
$17 per 1 doz. Case. Pints..
...$18 per 2 do GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1881.
"FOR SALE.
ESSRS W. & J. LOCKETTS Cole-
JAPAN, ›
R. BUCKLE attends Ships daily in DONAMA BAT. Call dag F.
Hongkong, May 27, 1882.
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
CANTON DISTRICT.
No. 3.
jy27
NOTICE is hereby given, that a JUNK
WITH STONE lies Sunk in the Upper Section of the ANCHORAGE for Foreign Vessela, 200 yards N. W. † Ne from SHAMIN Rɔcx 'Buoy, in 20 feet of water as Low Water, Springs; the Junk sits quite upright with both Atists standing.
Until further Notice, Two Red Lights in Vertical Line, ono above the other, will Sunset to Sunrise.
SPAN, of 10 feet and S6 gauge. Mbrated BRANDS, THREPAL'S Ex-be hoisted on the Junk's Foremant from TRAVELLING 2 Tons STEAM
CRANES.
About 3,000 Feet of BAILS.
All the above is on the WANCHAI PIER, or in the Godowns of Messre Maven & Co.
TERMS OF SALE.As cuatopisty. -For Particulars, apply to
F. RAPP
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, May 20, 1882.
To Let..
·TO LET.
(Wren POSSESSION ON THE 1ST MAY.)
port PALE ALE, and FINDLATED'S *** DUBLIN STOUT in Pints and Quarts.
Fine OLD PORT, in Cases of 1-dozen. Also, SILLERY MOUSSEAUX (VIN DE CHAMPANE), in Cases 2 dozen Pints and 1 dozen Quarta.
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1882.
jo3
A.
4 doz.
HE New FAMILY RESIDENCE sit.
Tune next to EXCELMON on Robinson Road, replete with every convenience.-- TENKIN LAWN, STABLING, &c.
Also,
8 FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS of all Sizes- Water-side Inspection is invited.
Apply to
SHARP, TOLLER & JOHNSON. Hongkong, April 8, 1882,
TO LET.
FOR SALE. RAUTEXT MAINZ
DELICIOUS
TABLE BEEK. Case CHAMPAGNE BOTTLES. $10.
..Case. Apply to
SANDER & Co. Hongkong, March 30, 1882.
FURNITURE
OF
NEW DESIGN, EXCELLENT FINISH,
SOUND. CONSTRUCTION,
MODERATY PX 1 E.
Manufactured by HALL & HOLTZ, SHANGHAI
F. E. WOODRUFF,
Commissioner of Customs.
J. H. O GUNTHER, Harbour Muster. Unstour House, Canton, 25th May, 1889,
NOTICE
jo2
NOTIOMENTARY HILLS delivered
OTICE is hereby given that on all
Optional Cargo will be forwarded anless notice to the contrary be given before
TO-DAY.
1 p.
No Chiles will by admitted after the Goods have left the Godowna, and ull Goods remaining after the 2nd Proximo will be Bubject to rent.
No Fire Insurance lu been effected. Bals of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Cu,
Agents. Hongkong, May 26, 1882,
już
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. -
BRITISH BARK “CORES," FROM-
LONDON.
NSG Vessel are requested to send YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
in their Bills of Lading to the. Undersigned for coustervignature, and to take immerliato delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signcos' risk and expone
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, May 29, 1882,
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. FROM: LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
to the Undersigned Banks, on or after lør JULY, 1882, the Fate of Discount, not ex ceeding five per cent. per annum, which will be allowed to the Drawers or Acceptors, 8, S. Kenmare Costle, BARRETT, ou retiring the Bills before anturity, will T Comanda, haring arrived from the be as followe
above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby At one half per cont. per annum above informed that their Cicos-with the oxcep- the advertised Rate of interest for short tion of Opiumano being landed at their Deposits allow od by the leading London risk into the Godowns of the Undersignod Join Sto
Stock Banks, if
the Bills are taken at Wanchai, whence and/or from the Wharves up in Great Britain.
At the Current Minimam Rsta of Digor Boats delivery may be obtained. Italy, Belgium and Germany, respectively, count of the National Banks of France;
if takon up in either of those countries.
At the Current Rate of Rebate for Docu- mentary Bills, if saken up in Switzerland or the United States.
I p.m. TO-WAY.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un- less notice is the contrary be given before
At the Current Rate of Rebate allowed- by the Exchange Banks, if taken up at any place east of Sucz
For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,"
A. WEMYSS, p. Manager.
PARSEE ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been For the "Chartered Morcantile Bank of
(WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION,) THE HOUSE known 18
VILLA" ROBINSON ROAD: For Particulare, apply to
G. R. LAMMERT, Peddar's Whierf Hongkong, May 1, 1883.
TO LET.
sppointed SoLE AGENTS for the Salo
of the above FURNITURE, of which they will have Consignments from time to time, They will also receive Orders for all Kinds of FORNIAKING Goors, of which they will have a full set of Samples, &c.
"
Mr. BYRNE, from Mesura Hall & Holts, TOMMODIOUS OFFICES and Cou- returns to Shanghai in a few days, and will"
TRADOE'S QUARTERS, &c, with or without GODOWNS, in Peddar's Wharf be glad to take any further Orders with Buildings, at present in the occupation of him. Mears HESSE & Co. View of the Harbour. Possession to be had from the 1st May neit
Apply to
G. R. LAMMERT. Hongkong, April 5, 1882.
TO LET
(POSSESSION ON 1ST JUNE NEXT.)
THE FIRST FLOOR, West Side, of MARINY HOUSE, No. 15, QUEEN's WILSON & BIRD.. BOAD. Now in the Occupation of Mesars
Apply to ER. BELILIOR: Hongkong, May 18, 1882.
TO LET.
†08. 4 and 9, Seymour TeeEACE
Nos. 2 and 4, PEDDAR'S HILL Apply to
-DAVID' SASSOON, SONS & Ca Hongkong, May 3, 1889.
G
OD OWN 8-TO LET
PRAYA EAST AND WANUZAJ ROAD.:: For Perticulars, apply to
SIEMSBEN & Co, Hongkong, April 26, 1889, 3" MA250
FOR SALE,
Hongkong, May 23, 1882,
WILLIAM DOLAN, SAIL-MAKER & STIP-CHANDLER, 22, PRATA CENTRAL.
"TOTTON- DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS, COWANITA ROPE, AMERICAN
OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS.
dr., & S Hongkong, May 1, 1882,
Intimations.
Ful
YOLONEL. IKE AUSTIN'S NEW
CERICAN RIFLE RANGE,
BOWLING ALLEY. HONGKONG HOTEL, OPEN ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 1882,
BELL TARGETS, FLYING AND STA- TIONARY BIRDS, &c., &c Popular Prices: FOUR SHOTS for 25 Cente
Gallery open daily from 4 to 12 p.m., to | all respectable Members of the Community,
Hongkong, April 29, 1382 ---
TOK KEE
COAL MERCHANT, SWING HING LANK, HONGKONG,
India, London and China,"
JOHN THURBÚRN, Manager. For the "Chartered Bank of India, Aus
tralia and China,"
WILLIAM FORREST, Manager. For the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation,
G. E. NOBLE, p. Chief Manager, For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,
F. COCHINARD, Agent. Hongkong, May 8, 1882.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
First Intorim BONUS of TWENTY-FIVE per cent, upon Contributions, and an Interin DIVIDEND Of ONE HUNDKer and FIFTY-TWO DOLLARS per Share for the year 1881, will be Payable, on FRIDAY, the 12th Instant....
Warrants may be had on application at the Office of the Society on and after that date,
By Order of the Board,
DOUGLAS-JONES,
Acting Secretary.
Hongkong, May 5, 1882.
TAKÁSIMA COLLIERY."
H Undersigned has been appointed AGENT for the SALE of the above COALS át HONGKONG, from and after this date,
H. JE TRIPP, Mitma Bishi Mad S. 8. Co. Hongkong, April 28, 1882:
T
0027-
HEF AREA§ TN"
THE INSULA or 1878. WANTED Apply at this Orrtás, Hongkong, October 4, 1880, qa
THE TOKIO MARINE INSURANCE
COMPANY LIMITED, AN
THE MITSUBISHI MAIL S. §. Co. having been appointed Aons for
3
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 31st Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, May 24, 1882.
my31
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
•
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
“YONBIGNEES of the following Cargo. are requested to send in their Bills of Luling to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and take immediats delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored st their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Ex Cus SHS (in dia.), No. 1078-1 case Perfum G F
ery, Or.. fr. M'scilles. G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, May 2, 1882. .
Shipping.
Steamers.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ POLT
SAID, AND TRIESTE.. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CAL CUTTA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, ODESSA, and the MEDITERRANEAN PORTS.)
A
The Co.'s Steamship.
"Helios,"
Capt. A. Treca, will be despatched on TUES DAY, the 6th June, at 4 pm.
For further Particulars, apply to
·MELCHERB & Co.,
Hongkong, May 29, 1882.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.)
The Steamship
Devonshire,” Capt PARVIE will have quick despatch for the
ABOUT 2,000 th, MILLER & RICHARD'SEPH on hand for Sale all Kinds of the above Company, the Undaralgued-is
Extra-hard Metal BOURGEOIS TYPE, No. 19, (somewhat worn but in fairly good condition). Apply to
OFFICE OF THIS PAPER jal Hongkong, July 22, 1881.
STEAM COAL of the best quality, at prepared to accept MARINE BISES stabovo Port moderate rate; also has always Powerful Current Rates and usual Discouate de
STEAM LAUNCHES for HR at a reasonable Charge, alther for special Purposes, Foxour- hions, or Towing
Hongkong, January 18, 1882,
$13
HJ. H. TRIFF, 25 "Agent, M. B. M. 8. 8. Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1887.
D627
For Freight, spply to
SEMENI WAS ROŽARIO & Co. Hongkong, May 23, 1682
Captain Wine, will be dospatched on or about
For Freight or Pressge, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, -mudģents..
Hongkong, May 25, 1882.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO & HONOLULU, The 106 4 1 British
Steamship
"Triumph" wil be lespatched for the above, Ports on or about the 2nd Prox.
For Freight or Passage, upply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agoats. Hongkong, May 25, 1882. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR-SHANGFLAT ----
(Taking Cargo di Pasagers at through
-PRICE, $24 PAR ÁNNUM,
Mails.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI ANCOŇA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON; ALSO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA,
N.B.-Cargo can be taken on through Bills
of Lading for. BATAVIA, PERSIAN". GULF FORTS, MARSEILLES; TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON,
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S: Steam-ship: ANCON Captein STEAD, with Har Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON direct, vid SUEZ CANAL and usant Ports of Call, on FRIDAY, the 9th June, 1882, ut
Daylight. be received on board until
Cargo will
Parcels and
Noon on the Gold) at the Offic
until Noon on the day previous.
For further
Particulars, regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply to the PENINSULAR & CRIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA
Hongkong
ratesTION COMPANY'S
for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW wond Ports on the YANGTSZE.)
The Co.'s Steamship
"Achilles," Capt. ANDRISON, will be despatched on Ür about
the 3rd June.
Fur Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, May 27, 1852.
NOTICE:
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERTES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE. FRANÇAIS. The Co.'s Steamship
"Iraounddy,"
Command, PASQUALINI, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
Qnt CHAMPEAUX, Agent Hongkong, May 25, 1882.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS,
The Co.'s Steamship
"Volga," Commandant GoTHAND, will bo despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europo..
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agesit. Hongkong, May 35, 1882.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
Thu 3/3 11. Amoriam Bark
"Fenia," REYNOLDS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch, For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 23, 1882.-
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 100 A 1 British Ship
"Bumbletye,"
PICKARD, Master, will load here for the aboro Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
KUSSELL & Co.
Hougkong, April 18, 1882.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 3/3 Z. 1.1. American Bark
Charles Stewart....
POWERS, Master, will land here for the above Port, and will
Juve quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to i
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 18, 1882.
Mails.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES.
MARITIMES. TAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIB.
The Contents and Value of Packages are required to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Com pany's Black Bills of Lading.
This Vessel will call at COLOMBO,
A. McIVER, Superintendent,
Hongkong, May 27, 1882.
-18 MAIL LINE
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
jeo
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHIKO AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.
THE U. 6. Hail Steamship CITY OF
PEKING vill bo despatched for San Francisco, via Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the 24th June, 1882, at 3. p.m., taking i
Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, via Over- land Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Donterara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steazriers.
Through
kets granted to and Germany by all
TICKETS &
and tie lines of Steamers!
On Br
RETURN PASSAGE prepaid REDUCTION of 25-% is made.
Freight will ko TecRived. on board antil 4 pm, on the 23rd June. Parcel Packages will be received at the office until 5.p.m., all Parcel: Packages should bo same to address in full; value of samo marked
is required,
Consular Invoices to accompany Overland
Cargo
should be sent to the Company's Ofticos in Sesind Envelopes, addressed to the Colluctor of Customs at San Francisco,"
For further information as to. Pessage- and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 6, Queen's Road Contral.
F. E. FOSTER,
Glen. Agent for China & Japan Hongkong, May 20, 1882.
Insurances.
MANCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
MANCHESTER AND LONDON;"
ESTABLISHED 1824.
Capital of the Company £1,000,000 Sterling
of which is paid up £100,000 Resorve Fund upwardsof £120,000 Annual Income
£250,000
THE Undertid av vo Comppointed Agents for the above Company- at Hongkong, Canton, Foochow Shanghai, and Hankow, and are prepared to grant insurances at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & OL Hongkong, October 15, 1858, V
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
THE Undersigned, Acmers of the above. Compare authorized to insure against FIRE at Current Bates.
GILMAN & Co.
Hongkong, January 1, 1882.
ANOTSZE
INSURANCE
CAPITAL (Fully Paid-up).Tis. 420,000,00 PERMANENT RESERVE...Tis. 230,000,00 SPECIAL REBERYR FUND.. Tla. 290,553.95
TOTAL CAPITAL and Ac- CUMULATIONS 6th April 1895,
940,553.90
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, 18MAILIA,
PORT SAID, SYRIAN PORTS,^~ NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL, AND LA PLATA; BOMBAY MAKE, ST. DENIS, AND
PORT
Directors, LOUIS.
H. DE O. FORBES, Esq., Chairman. THURSDAY, the 1st day of June, J. H. PINOX7088, WM. MATEBINA, 1882, at Noon, the Company's B. 8. ANADER, Jommandant DE LA MARGELE A. J. M. INTERARITY, G. "E.
WHEBLER, with. MAIS, PASSENGERS; SPROIE and CARGO, will leave this Post for the above places.
Carge and Spacie wil be registered for London as wall as
as for y Marseilles, and do- capted to transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe
Shipping
Orders will
HEAD OFFICE-SHAKOHAL
Mesara RUSSELL & Co., Secretaries;
Poros granted on Marine Risks to all parts of the World.
LONDON BRANCH+1) Messrs BARING BROTHERS & Co.,
Bankers Noon of 31st May, 1882 granted until
RICHARD BLACKWELL, Eaq Agent, Cargo will be received on boant until 408 and 60. Ombill pim., Specie and Parcels until 3 p.m. 02 the 81st May, 1882, (Farels are not to be sent en board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.)
Contents and value of Packages are re quired and data m
For further particulare, apply at the Company's Office.
G. CHAMPHAUX Agent, Hongkong, May 20, 1882
Subject to a Charge of 12 % for Interest on Shareholders Capital, all the, PROFES of the UNDERWELLING BUSINES ALS BI- nually distributed among all Contributors of Business (whether Shareholders or not) in proportion to the Premia paid by them,
M
RUSSELL & Co.,
Hongkong, May 8, 1882.
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