The China lail.
VOL XXXIX. No. 6373
ENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
DOS
44
-F. AGAR, 11 &.12, Clerina's Lanes Lombard Street, B.C. GRUNGE
Birgere & Úð., 30, Ornhill, BORDON
Circus, 1.9. Bares
號四十月二十年三十八百八千一英”
Intimations.
BANK HOLIDAYS.
* Corpu, Ludgate arrook, 1.0, TN Accordoneo with Ordinance No. 6 of
HENDY&R SAMUEL Paderball Street
&Co, 150 & 154, AND EUROPEGALLIEN
30 Run Lafayette, Paris. NEW YORK ANDREW WIRD, 91 Purk AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND GORDON & Goren, Mel bourne and Sydney, BAN FRANCISCO and American Porte
generally-BAN & BLADE, San Fran
cika
SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c.—SATIE & Square, Singapore, G. HEINZEN & Ủo., Manila. CHINA-Macro, Messrs A. A. DE MELLO Co. Suatow, Quezon & Co. Amay, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooche, BEDOR & Co. Shanghai, LAN CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY ← WALSH, Yokohama, Lane, GRAM- FORD & Co.
Bank.
1875, the Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of Public Business on TUESDAY, the 26th (Ohdmtmas Day), and WEDNESDAY, the 20th Instant (Boxing Day), For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,"
For the
J. MELVILLE MATSON, Manager. Chartered Mursantifo Bank of India, London and China,"
JOHN THURBURN, „Mandger. For the Chartered Bank of India, Ana-
tralia and China,”
blisheë di February, 1845.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1883.
For Sale.
CHRISTMAS 1883.
LANE, & Co.
CRAWFO
Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
日五十月一十年未癸
To Let
TO ́LET.
instruc-OFFICES and COMPRADORE'S
Tons to Sell by Public Auction, on THE Undersigned has recived WEDNESDAY,
the 26th December, 1883, at 11 a.m., at Mosta. F. BLACKHEAD & Co.'s Gedowns,,
ITAVE RECEIVED AND HAVE Now ON VIEW A LARGE ASSORTMENT No. 59A, Wanchai,--
OF
CHRISTMAS DELICACIES.
T. H. WHITEHEAD, Migger. ARTICLES.. For the "Hongkong and Shangla Bank-
ing Corporation,"
T. JACKSON, Chief Manager. For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris," M. BLUM, Agent. Hongkong, December 21, 1883.
NOTICE.
1180
Special General MEETING of the A MEMBERS of me HONGKONG
GENERAL CHAMBER of COMMENCE
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING will be held at the CITY HALL on WED
JORPORATION:
PAID-UP CAPITALA ..§ò,000,000. INSTALMENT required on | 926,765.82
New SHARER,
RESERVE FUND...
INSTALMENT of PREMIUM ro- 1. ceived on NEW Suanes, i
نت
85,126,785,62
$2,500,000.
608,336.43
$3,198,330.43
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman--Wa. REINERN, Esq. Deputy Chairman W. YOURG,
8.
NESDAY, the 2nd January, '894, në 11 in the Forenoon, to nominate a Member for election to the Legislative Council.
By Order,
E. GEORGE,
Secretary. Rongkong, December 21, 1883. 1182
E. J. DURNY, PROFESSOR OF MUSIC,
ESSONS given on the PIANO and
TEAMS MODERATE
Address,
H. Ding,
Esq.
A. P. MOEWEN, Lag
A. MOIVER, EAL.
c/o. THE "CHIna Mail" OpptCE, Hongkong, December 18, 1683,
1157
W. H. FOREES, ESA,
F. D. BAKROON, Esq.
A. Gürzzow, Bay, Hon. F. B. Jousins.
M. H. SASSOON, E.
THE
CHIEF MANAGBE
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COM- PANY, LIMITED,
Hongkong....TROKAS JAUKSON, Esq. Truster BOOKS of thin Umpany
MANAGER.
Shanghai EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS ---Boralon and County
Bunk
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 por cunt, per annum on the daily
balanos,
For Fixed Deposits :--
For 3 months, 3 per cent, por annum.
ม
.12
4 per cent.
& por cent.
12
+
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transseted.
Drafts granted on "London, and the shiof Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager
No. 1, Quen's Road East. Hongkong, August 25, 1883,
Ofices of the Corporation,
Intimations.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.
مجید
48
a
your
will be CLOSED from the 23rd Inst. until the 8th Próximo, both days inclusive.
HENRY R. H. MARTIN,
·Manager. Hongkong, December 18, 1883.
1150
H
ONG KONG HOTEL.
BREAKFAST 8.30 A.M. TO 12.30 V.M. TIFFIN
1.00 DINNER -
7.30
Hongkong, December 17, 1883. 1133
WILLIAM DOLAN, SAIL-MAKKB & SHIP-CHANDLER, 22, PRAYA CENTRAL,
OTTON DUOKS, HEMP CANVAS, MANILA BOPE, AMERICAN
OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS,
Real Turtle Soup,
Salmon Cutleta.
Kippered Salmo
“SUITABLE
FANCY
Herrings à la Surdinos. Sardines au Citron.
AND
FOR
PRESENTS
GOOD. SP
Comprising:
Harrings in White Wine. Mackerel in White Wine. French Truffice.
Assorted English Patties. Pató de Foie Gras.
Traffed Chickens in Jelly. French tinned Larki. Assorted French Patés. Asparagus,
Potits Pois.
Champignons.
Pudding and Sultana Raisins.
Peel for Mincemeats. Christusa Bams.
Christmas Cakes.
Flam Puddings.
Ripe Stiltona,
Port de Salut Cheese.
Gruyère Cheese:
Gorgonzola Chacao.
Double Gloster Choose French Fins.
Fraits in Noyoat and Brandy Crystallized Fruite.
Elva's Plumna.
Muscatol Raising.
Barcelona and Brazil Nuts. Best French Confectionery, Bonbons and Dragórs Bonbonniers for Christmas Trees.
French Chocolates.
Newest Cusiques and Crackors, Frouch and English Toys.. Machanical Toys.
Electric Toys:
French and English Dolls. Out-doo Games.
Christmas and New Year Cards,
Hongkong, December 3, 1888,
Jawel Cases.
Fancy Pipes and Cigar Tubas, Fitted Travelling Bags. Work Bags and Buskots. Perfume CasĖS. -
Now Embossed Statuary. Afternoon Ted Services. Tête à Tile Sets China Figures and Vases. Children's Annuals
Duplex Lamps in newest designs. Presentation Bonko.
Cabinet and Sorap Albuma..
Menu and Ghost Cards.
Osler's Artistic China and Glassware.
Flower Brackets and Baskets, Pretty Tus and Coffee Sets, Flower Stands
Now Electro-Plated Ware. Coffee and Tea Services
Table Decorations, latest designs and
shades.
A Handsome Drawing-room Fountain." Salad Bowls and Helpers. Rpergues.
Flower and Fruit Stands. New Centre Pieces.
Dessert Sets,
Wachter's Royal
Champagne.
Charter
Deutz and Celdermann's Gold Lack
Champagne,
Kruga Private Curée Champagne. Lannine's Vin Brat Champagne. Sparking Moselle,
Dry Sherries
Choice Bordeaux Wines.. After Dimmer Port Burgundies.
Rocks,
Liqueurs, Brandies and Whiskies.
Liqueurs
SAYLE & Co's
FOR
SHOW-ROOMS.
(For account of the concerned),
12 BARRELS PORK.
42
Do. BEEF.
20 HALF-BARKEES BEEF. TEUM OF SALE. Cash on delivery.
G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, December 22, 1883. 1188
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received instruc
tions to Sell by Publie-Auction, on.
THURSDAY,
the 27th December, 1883, at 2 p.in, at his Sales Rootne, Queen's Road,
AN ASSORTMENT OF
JAPANESE PORCELAIN WARE, BRONZES, EMBROIDERIES, &c.,. comprising ---
Vasen, Jars, Card Domes, IncusHE BURNBES, PLATES, TEA SETS, EG SHELL WARE, BRONZES, ORNAMENT, EMEROIDERIES, NOROLES, O., &o.
HEZEŃ VASRA from āķ inchos to 68 inches high.
TERMS OF SALE-As customary.
1189
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer.. Hongkong, December 24, 1883.
POSTPONEMENT.
про
"0.
TRUFANT
BE SOLD, at MANILA, by PUBLIC AUCTION, without reserve, for count of the concerned,
On a Day to be named hereafter; THE BRITISH SHIP iG.
G. TRUFANT" As she now lies at her anchors in Manila Bay. HULL, MASTS, SPARS, RIGGING, BAILS, ANCHORS and CADLES, and al bor other FURNITURE and APPAREL in Une Lot,
Conditions of Sale may be had of
LLOYDS' AGENTS,
· 3rd December, 1893,
*1050
CHRISTMAS.
265
ADIES' COMPANIONS.
- CORK JACKETS,
&c., &o, &o. Hongkong, May 1, 1889.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
QUARANTINE AT EGYPTIAN AND CONTINENTAL PORTS.
RRANGEMENTS have been made for passing the Company's Steamers through the Busz CANAL in QUARANTINE, thus avoiding any detention in EYET,
JEWEL CASES.
INK STANDS.
FANCY PHOTO FRAMES.
PLUSH BAGS.
SCENT CASES.
FANCY ORNAMENTS.
HORSES, DRAWING SLATES. ·
⚫ INDIA RUBBER BALLS.
TRUMPETS, NOAH'S ARKS.
MECHANICAL ROLLERS.. TRIMMED HATS.
FELT HATS.
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS,
Large Bottles, of the Best EAU DE SILK SOARES.
CARVED BRACKETS,
COLOGNE
WORK BOXES.
WRITING CASES,
LAU FICHUES.
KID GLOVES.
FLAIN and FANCY HOSIERY.
LADIES UMBRELLAS.
The Homoward Mails are now being landed ENDORSED DOLLAR & LETTER CASES. FUR TIPPETS
and
other
CONTIN-
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Second and Final BONUS of Five Aper cent, on Contributions, and still imposed at this and
at VENIOS, but the Chanantian which is
all DIVIDEND. of Erope Share for the yunt ZEFAT, Ponts prevents the handy if Jous- travelling by the Com- 1888, will be Payable on MONDAY, the engore, and
Stoutners aro
aro advised to remain on 22nd Instant
pany's board Vessel which calls at MASSILS
the WARRANTS may be had on application at the OFFICE of the Society on and after that route-stopping a few hours only to dis- date.
chargo Cargo--and proceed in her direct to LONDON, thus avoiding "all QUARANTES delays and inconvenientes,
By Order of the Board,
DOUGLAS JONES,
Acting Secretary.
Hongkong, October 22, 1883.
THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM
·PANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE
707
#IXE Transfor BOOKS of this Company:
will be CLOSED from the 24th to tho 31st Instant, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Director,
-'. J."BRADLEE SMITH,
Scorelary. *Hongkong, December 19, 1883.
VICTORIA HOTEL,
1166
Proprietors:: DORABJEE, &HING KEE, late Lessers of the HONGKONG HOTEL
THIS HOTEL is situated on the Pyya
en
The Passages of the Steamers will be accelerated, and they will not call at MALTA or GIBRALTAR....
A. McIVER,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, September 6, 1883. 401 HONGKONG ICE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOT
E.
Nand after the Is Ocrour, the PRICE of ICE will be REDUCED
so 12 Cents per pound.
JARDINE, MATHESON & O.,
General Managers, Hongkong, September 15, 1889. 553
HOP SHING & Co., ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, COPPER SMITHS, BRASS- & IRON FOUNDERS, &c.,
I
POCKET BOOKS and PURSES.
CIGAR CASES.
JAPANNED OIL PAINT BOX,
OAK COPYING PRESS.
DOLLS, DRUMS, PUZZLES. VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Hongkong, December 20, 1883.
Intimations.
NOTICE.
HAVE This Day ESTABLISHED my- solf in this Colony as a SHARE and GENERAL BROKER
HECTOR SAMPSON, Hongkong, December 10, 1883.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONGKONG,
1102
IN BANKRUPTCY.
JOTICE,-KWONG WA alias KWONG
NING RING, lately residing at the
FUR-LINED CLOAKS. FUE MUFFS.
COLLARS and CUFFS.
NEW FRILLINGS. $, o., S.
Intimations.
1176
GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
FROM 'Dat of this Company's Station at Hongkong
TAROM· To-day's Date I havu taken over
1104
IWAN BERNER, Superintendent. Hongkong, December 14, 1883.
SEE W 0 0. TAILOR, DRAPER & OUTFITTER, No, 55, QUEEN's Road CENTRAL, Has Just Received by French Azil,
HRISTY'S BLACK, BROWN AND
DRAB FELT HATS, AND TWEED HATS,
(of all shapes).
'Ko Shing” Theatre, Victoria, Hongkong, Acros, having been adjudged BANKRUPT under à Petition for adjudication filed by CHU A-TUNG in the Supreme Court of
in
on the 6th day A Kinds of PERFUMES and TOILET 1885, AD JA
JAMES ACK-
Hongkong Bankereby required to
to
ia
of CREDITORS
FRI
SOAPS,
All Sorts of GENTLEMEN'S WINTER
ULOTHING, &c.;•&¤ Hongkong, December 3, 1863, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Manila.
For Sale.
FOR SALE CHEAP:
QUARTERS in MARINE HOUSE. No. 19, HOLLYWOOD, EDAD, now occupied by Messrs. Frasier Honмuliza de Co.,. Possession, 10th January, 1884.
Apply to
E. R. BELILIOS. Hongkong, Docember 22, 1883.
TO LET.
118.
THE QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
THE PREMISMS now ocenpied by us,
For further Particulars apply to Messrs. RUSSELL & Co.
G
GEO. R. STEVENS & CO.
226 Hongkong, August 1, 1883-
O DOWNS—T O LET,
BRAYA EAST And Wanomai Road, For Particulars, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.. Hongkong, April 28, 1882,
TO LET.
ISNEE VILLA" B. Furnished.
No. 25B, PRAYA CENTRAL
Apply to
707
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping
Bailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 3/3.1.1. American Bhig
Clarissa B. Carver," Dow, Minator, will lead here for the above. Fort, and will
have quick despatek.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
1184
Hongkong, December 23, 1883,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 3/3 L.1.1. American Ship
CARVER,
"Oneida,"
Mister, will lead here
for the above. Port, and will
hava quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co
Hongkong, December 5, 1883.
1066
FOR VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA,
The A1 British Barque
"Alice Mary
POKPOOLUM,have
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, December 17, 1883. 1146
Shipping.
Steamers.
UNION LINE
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Stanniskáp
"Venice," Captain AINGLE, will be despatched for the above Port on TUESDAY, the 25th Instant, at Daylight
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 22, 1883.
1186
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR, MANILA (DIRECT),
The Co.'s Steamship
Amatista,"
Captain HAMLIN, will be despatched for the above
1049 Port on WEDNESDAY, 26th. Instant, at
5 p.m.
FIVE Hundred to. Six Hundred Tons
COKE and COAL TAR, in lots to suit, from one tor, upwards.
CHOY CHEW,
230, Praya West, Hongkong, June 18, 1289. -
RODERICK DHU' WHISKY,
1370
Pure, Fing-Flavoured Blend, Equal in Bouquet and Style to the Finest FRENCH BRANDY.
Sote Agent, Hongkong,
CL THEVENIN. Hongkong, October 19, 1883.
740
C. L. THEVENIN, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDING,
HAS FOR SALE
Fine Assortment of WHITE and RED A BURGUNDIES-GRAND HEIDIIT- AGE, CHAMBERTIN, PONNARD, RICHEDOUHO, CHABLIS, Pints and Quarts, &c, this
OLD FORT, SHERRY, WHISKEY, COGNAC, Assorted LIQUEURS and SY RUPS; PERFUMERY, &c., &c., &c.
Dongkong, October 17, 1883. 731
Ꭻ
Co.'s
FOR SALE.
ULES MUMM
CHAMPAGNE, Quarts ........................818 per 1 dóz. Case. Tints...
.219 per 2 doz.
NB-On and after 1st January, 1884, PRICES will be BAISED TO $21 Case for..Piuts, $20
15.
Quarts. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 20, 1883
1177
NOW ON SALE. CHINESE DICTIONARY ANTONESE DIALECT,
1N TKK
BY
Du. E. J. EITEL
CROWS OCTAVO, Fr. 1018.
1052
Pack L
of November, surrender binself Sure, Capital in the centre of the principal
WEST POINT IRON WORKS. *
BOYS, Esquire, the Court, at the First May of the said Business Localities and commands a magni- ficient view of the Harbour and surround: HAVING This Day connanced Bust be held by the said Registrar,
NEXI, are ready to undertake Work DAY, the 4th day of January, 1884, at 11 ing scenery. From its detached position, perfect ventilation has beca secured, and of the above Descriptiona under the Super o'clock in the Forenoon, precisely, at his the whole of the ROUMS being Commedi: vision of an EXPERIENCED EUROTRAN
Chambers, Supreme MS ACKBOXU, THE FOURTH and FINAL CALL of
Court. The Farnished with every Requisite Orders executed with the utmost despatch
maid
is the Official Assignee, and Messrs Eequiro, i and Comfort, afford most desirable Accom and at moderata terma
DERNYS
ANNES AND MOSSOP
£10 Sterling pur SAR on the 20,000 modation.
24th September, 1883,
are the Solicitors in SHARES NAT ISSUE this Contura og the Bankruptcy.
All Persons INDEBTED to the suid in London, Calorits, Bombay, Shanghai and will fall due on the 31er DECEMBE CURRENT,
Effects of his in their bareby
OUT
and
The
BAR
BILLIARD ROOM, and
:611
Part II
HONGKONG, 1877-1883:
K-M
Part III-M-T,
Part IV. T-Y,...
$2.50
.....$2.60 .... 83.00 ...83.00
more
Boduction of ten allowed to purchaser's of fon or murs enpics. This Standard Work on the Chinese Lan guage, constructed on the basis of Kanghi's
DINING ROOMS, are fitted up in a CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, Bankrupt or who have any Property oFGESTERED SHAREHOLDERS entitled to Imperial Dictionary, contains all Chinese
Superior manner, and are all under Ea
ropean
Supervision and Management.
The TABLE D'HOTE is supplied with
every delictandene
delicaer of the Season TES
and mat
LIMITED.
· NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
[FN Accordarte with Section 120 of the pointed by the said Court for the und quivel Orfices, the above Call or its betically arranged according to the sounds BETS DLANTS Agents, with
satisfactory LIQUORS of de best Qaulitics and Articles of Assbolation, the General Brands only are.
warned pot to pay or
cept to the said Assig
to pass Bankrupt
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co...
General Managers. Hongkong, December 22, 1883. 1183
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, FENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADÊN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, AND TRIESTE (Taking Cargo at through rates to CAL CUTTA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, ODESSA, and the MEDITERRANEAN PORTS.)
Tho Co.'s Steamship
"Orion,"
Capt. C. MAIORSCH, will be despatched as above on or about THURSDAY, the 27th Instant.
For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hakong, December 18, 1883.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
1153
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at FORT DARWIN & QUEENS. -LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND.)
The Steamship
* Changchow,” Captain WHITTLE, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the nth January, at 4 p.m.
This Vessel has unusually good Cabin Accommodation, situated amidships, upon the upper deck.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta. Hongkong, December 18, 1883. .1165
THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND STRAITS STEAMSHIP COM. PANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS- LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND and TASMANIAN PORTS, NEW CALEDONIA and FIJL).
ป
The Steamship
"Naples, Captain Tion, will be despateled as above" on
DAVIS, Master, will load, hors for the above Port, and will quick despatch. For Fraight or Passago, apply to
RUSSELL & Óộ.
1101
Hongkong, December 11, 1883.
Notices to Consignees.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
THE Steamship Hesperia, Capt., Wan
THE
BER, having arrived from the abova Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godewas the Wharves or Boate delivery may be of the Undesigner, whence and/or from
obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded less notice to the contrary be given before 2 p.m. To-Day, the 20th Instant
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 23th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Inminance has been affected, Bill of Lading vill ha countersigned by
SIEMESEN & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, December 20, 1883.
1175
STEAMSHIP "AVAS
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE
ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship Gangs, from London, in connec tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods---with the tion: of Opium, Treasure and Valmbies. are being landed and stared at their risk as the Company's Godowns, whence delivery be obtained immediately after landing. Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con signees before 11 o'clock To-DAY (TUESDAY), requesting it to be landed here.
may
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned
Goods remaining unclaimed after Mor DAY, the 24th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges
All Claims must be sent in to me before the 27th Instant or they will not be re- cognised.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
I. MARTIN,
Acting Apent Hongkong, December 18, 1883. 161
FROM ULASGOW, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship Owari Maru, ADAI, Commander, having arrived from the informed that all Goods, with excion of above Porta, Conaigrees of Cargo are hereby Opion, are being landed at their the Godown of the Undersigned, at Ware chai, No. 3, behind the premises known BY Blue Buildings," whence and/or from the Wharves or Boate delivery may boobtained,
No Claims will be admitted, after, ihs. Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 20th Instant will subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has bear effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agenta
Hongkong, December 29, 1883,
Intimations,
NEWS FOR HOME
The Overland China Mail.
(The cidies Overland Paper in 751ae.) PUBLISHED AT THE CHINA MAIL" OFFICI
IN TIME FOR THE ENGLISH MA
Containing from 72 to 84 columns of clonly. printed matter.
from the
It contains Shipping news from Shanghal
spleto
50 cents per Copy (postage
Subscription 812
TUESDAY, the 8th January, 1884, at
the Daily China Mail, is published TELS Mail Summary is compiled from For Freight or Pazunge, apply to
twice a month on the morning of the RUSSELL & Co.,
English Mail's departure, and Jo General Managers,
cord of each fortnight's current history Hongkong, December 15, 1883. 1133 of events in China and Japan, com tributed in original reports and collated FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
the journals published at this various the same ex- NEW SHARES, are Taquested to Pay, at obaracters in prostical us, and while alpha- (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. ports in thosa Countries A Public Sitting
the respect
LAND PORTS, and taking through hereafter bo
in the Currency of the above of the oldest dialect of China, the Can-Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALE. Hongkong, Canton, &c., and
it gives also the Mandarin pronun
DONIA, TASMANIA und FUJI:) places.
Commercial Summary his Final Examination mentioned Arrangeraçats Agen with Approval of the Consulting and to make application for his Discharge,
PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATEs are being is istion of all characters explained in the Committee, will on 157 JANUARY, 185, of which Sitting notice will be given in the which are to be surrendered to the Bank.
The Eastern and Au-paid 52 cents.) sued in Exchange for the First Call Receipts, boog, so that its usefulness is by no means do on the most
Reasons Ine INTEREST WARRANT
ANTS of So per Hongkong
ent Gazette. Guverment
confined
to the Cantonese Dialect, but the
tralian Steamship. Co.'s long and almost excls Share Payable at the HONUNONG & SHANG Terms. The
paid $12.50.) por annum (portage work is a practically complete"
Starmer Thezairus of site experience of the Proprieters, and HAI BANK, the same being at the Rate of
At the First
Hordens of Fowl planasend sine the whole Written Language of China, an will be despatched as above on or about Street, not later than soon of the day tho of Creditors the
Orders should be sent this when paying
"Catterinun" Registrar
will
sine
be sent to Go, Mussay the wide Reputation they have gained, are 10% per Annum, on the Faida Capital of Debts of the Creditors, shed the Creditors receive the Proofs of the
BAIN, to this
Office to be endorsed,
dout and modeta, a used all over the TUESDAY, the 15th January
Chind Mail Office, Wyndham s sufficient guarantee that satisfaction will tho Ofice for the year 1883, and Nutics is who shall have their Debts, respec- Axed at 3/- Bid, or 355 03 per Share.
The Fate of Exchange for utakong is Epiro, whilst its introductory chapters Parcela (all of which must be sent to our ven in this Branch,
serve the purposes of a philological guide. Ofice) will be received up to 4 p.: of China Meil.
English Mail Stearner Icares. be given in
able may be adjusted the Transfer BOOKS of hereby With every facility for making suitable hereby given that in Order that the same will have
iu value of the BAL or the ed
to choose st
INTZART at the Rate of 7 % per Antoni directed to
to the student. Arrangements at Reasonable Prices, either the Ofice will be CLOSRD from the 18th such Meeting an audiger or Assignees of will be Charged on Calls und un the A Supplement, arranged for being bound
MONDAY, the 14th January, for permanent or weekly Boarders, fae to 31st Instant, bath days inclusive.
31ST DECEMBER
and used by itself, and containing List be declared.
Contents and value of the Packages must the Pankrupt's state and Effects to Yo Proprietors confiendly appeal to the Com-
of the Radicals, an Inder, and a List of called.the Creditors' Assignes or Assignees
For Freight or Passage, apply to Surnames, will be pablished and soir Duled the 15th day of Djecomber, 1883,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., separately, DENNYS & MOSSOP,
agents. Bolicitors in the Matter.
Hongkong, December 17,483,
for
Tablo
munity of Hongkong for a pontinuanos of
de genervos Fatronage Bestowed on them
during the at eleven years.
Hongkong, November 20, 1889,
-General Agents,
+
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CANTON INSURANCE OFFIVE, LIMITED, Hongkong, December 12, 1883.
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