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The China Mail.
VOL. XL. No. 581.
FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON →F ALG, 11 & 12, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, E. O GEORGE STARET & OD., 30, Corp. GORDON Goron, Ludgate Direrie, B.O. BATEN HANDY & Co. 37, Walbrook, EO. BANCE DEADONY Co. 130 & 164 Leadenhall Berech
PARIS AND EUROPE :—GALLIEN. -É PRINCE, 30, Hue Lafayette, Paris. NEW YORK: ANDREW WIRD, 21, Park
Roid
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW HEZEALAND GORDON & Gorch, Mala
bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO, and Autogica. Ports generally-BAN & BLACK, San Fran
cisco.
SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &.:SAYLE & Oa, Bouare, Bingapore. C. HEINZEN * & Co., Manila, CHINA:---M, Musars A. A. DE MELLO
AMOUT
就七十月八年四十八百八千一英
Prospectus.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BÁNK CORPORATION, LIMITED. (Incorporated wiwler the Companies dels 1862 to 1889, whereby the hability of
·The Shareholder in linated to the amount of their Shures) CAPITAL
£2,000,000.
FIRST IRSUE OF 100,000 SHARES OF £10 BACH, Of which 50,000 are Reserved for Issue in India, China, Japan
and the Colonies.-.
PAYABLE
Lun Application; El on Allotmont, and the Balance of £6 at such-times-and in- such aume not sxcoeding £2,"^os.
the Directors may determine, and at intervals of not less
Cowontond, QUELON Ca WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fohow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, LANE CRAWFORD & Co., and KELET & WALSH, Fukham, LANE, ORAW(Interest *FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL... RESERVE FUND,
RESERVA FOR EQUALIZATION ** OF DIVIDEN 085. do some
RSCREVE LIABLry or Pao-
PRIETORS,.........
than one month
at Fire per cent. per annum v
be allowed upon all payments made.
in advanoo of OKJIA.).
Directors:
CHRISTIAN ALLHUSEN, Esq,
D. L W. P. Director of the International Bank of London, Limited. LIONEL B. C.- BOYLE, Esq.; Messrs. Boyle, Campbell, Baxton & Co.,
$7,500,000. 80, Lombard Street, E. C. $4,400,000 *$400,000
$7,500,000
Count or Directors. -Chairman. P. McEWяk, Esq. Deputy ChairmaHon. F. D. SASSOON. -C. D., BOTTOxury, | M. Groze, Esq.,
H. Borris, Esq. DALRYMPLE, Hon. W. Kenic
A. Molvan, Esq.** W. I. Founts, Esq.M. E. SARDON, Esy-
Kag,
CRIED MANICHE. Hongkong...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER...
Shanghai.........EWAN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON DATE.London and Consty
ON
Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST: ALLOWED,
Current Deposit Account, ut the rate
balanca.
Tor Fixed Deposits —
For 3 mantha 3.por cont per annSSLING.
6 16 4 per cent
12
655 per cento
-LOSAL BILLE DISCOUNTED. Credila granted an approved Securities, and avory doseription of Banking sad Exchange business transacted.
Drofis granted ou London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Americs, China and Japsi. ~T~~ JACKSON,"
Chief Manager. Hongkongy August 8, 1884-
ΝΟΤΙΟΕ.
142
CARGILL, ESQ., W. Founder of the Oriental Bank Corporation.
E. F. HARRISON, Esq.,
C.S.I., Formerly President of the Back of Bengal. A. J. MACDONALD, Ess.. Late of Sir Charles Forbes & Co., sed formerly President of the Bank of Bombay SIR BENJAMIN O. G. PINE, K.O.M.G., Oriental Clab, Hanover Square, inte Governor of Loeward Islande. GRANT HEATLY TOD-HEATLY, Esq., 13, Carlton House Terrace, London, S. W.
* Bathers THE UNION BANK OF LONDON LIMITED
THE BANK OF SCOTLAND (Edinburgh, London and Brauches). Broders: Messrs STEER, LAWFORD & CURETON, 3, Drapers' Gardens, KC Solicitors:
Mesare. HOLLAMS, SON & COWARD,; Mincing Lane, London. Tuterini Secretary:
R. T. ROHDE, Esq., TEMPORARY Oric 40, Threadneedle. Streut, EC.
Forms of Application for SHARES may be obtalued from the Oritess of the ORIENTAL BANK Cozeonation, Hongkong,
All Payments on Application for BLAHES are to be made to the HoxoxONG & SHANG- BAL BANKING CORPORATION, who will grant receipts for the same.
Applications for SHAREs will be received until the 15th Saptouiker.
13th Angust, 1884.
THE
1957
HONGKONG & CHINA TRAMWAYS- COMPANY, LIMITED,
nstablished February, 1845.
NE CRAWFORD
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27; 1884.
For Sale.
HIGH CLASS FURNITURE
FROM
THE FURNITURE EXHIBITION, LONDON, 1884.
SELECTED BY THE SPECIAL AGENT OF
THE HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY."
Specimens of the Latest Styles in:
ARTISTIC. FURNITURE;.
SUBSTANTIAL,
ELEGANT, AND
SUITABLE FOR:-
HALL, LIBRARY, DINING ROOM,
MODERATE IN PRICE
DRAWING ROOM, BOUDOIR, OR BEDROOM.. REAL INDIAN, PERSIAN, SMYRNA AND OTHER EASTERN RUGS.
FURNITURE COVERINGS of every description.
The above GOODS will be on view, on TUESDAY NEXT, and g
following days at
Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co's
The Representatives of the If j
saha are ot present in
I K Go Gr longhing will be happy
give
estimates and desigons for Tumiating throughout;
informatisar disired
Hongkong, August 27, 1881.
For Sale.
NOTICE
1425
Notices of Firms.
日七初月七年申甲
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
NAYLE & Co. will continue their Public
Auction, on
SATURDAY NEXT,
the 30th Instant, commencing at 2 o'Clock: p.m.-
YBAN THEY WILL OFFER THE STOCK OF TABLE LINEN;
SHEETINGS,
TOWELLINES, 820
-SUNDRY OTHER GOODS.
SAYLE S Co.,"
Victoria Excha
Hongkong, August 26, 1824
PUBLIC AUCTION,
1439
THE Undersigned have received instruc
tions to Soll by Public Auction, at DET STORE, Swatow, an
TUESDAY
the 16th September, 1884, at (3) Three'
'Clock p—** .
THE FINE AND WELL-KNOWN... SIAMESE BARQUE ATLY WATT,"
as she then lies moored in the harbour of -Swatow, together with all her MASTS, YARDS, GEAR AND“. APPURTENANCES,......
She is built of.TRARWOOD "With YELLOW METAL SHEATING, and carries about (17,000) Seventeen thousand Picule. TRIMS OF SALE. Cash on the fall of the hammer; weighed at 7.2.0; the Vessel, &o., to be at Parchaser's risk as soon as knocked dowu.
For further Particulars, apply to
PRICE, $2 PER MOXTS.
Shipping.
Steamers,
INDO-CHINA STEÁM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI, (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates.
for CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, NEW. CHWANG, HANKOW and Ports on
YANOTSZE.)
The Co's Steamslip
Fooksang
Captain Hood, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the 29th Instant, at 3 pm For Froight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON &
General Managers.
Hongkong, August 26, 1884.
1495
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY LIMITED.
· FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Zafiro,
Captain TALmor, will be despatched for the above
Port on FRIDAY, the 29th Inst., at 6 p.m.
For Freight or Falsago, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers.
"Hongkong, August 25, 1884.
14.19
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL,
The Co.'s Steamship
Achilles;
Capt. Asurasos, will be despatched as above on
QUELOH & CASATURDAY, the th Instant
Auctioneers. Swatov, 20th August, 1894.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR HOMHOW, PAKHOI AND
HAIPHONG.
The Steamship
Ping-sty
1401
1437
Capt. McCasian, will be despatched for the above Ports on TIUBSDAY, the 28th Inst., at Daylight, instead of as previously notified.
For Froight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 20, 1884.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, 'BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORÉ SE SAID, AND TRIESTE
CAYLE & Co. beg to inform their Customers and the Public W PARTNER in our Firm Mr. WILLIA(Taking Cargo at through rata to UAL- RULES OF THE HONGKONG 1 10.00 HALL, Domu be payable on 14 in general that in cousoquence of the Death, of the SEMIOR
SAVINGS' BANK.
I-The bosine of the above Hank will
be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hoogloong. Business hours on week-days, 10 to 8: Saturdays, 10 to L
2-The Amats of the Hongkong, sud
Shanghai Banking Corporation will form a direct security for the repay mont of sums deposited in the above Bank.
3.-Burns less than 31, or more than $250 et one time will not be received No depasitor may deposit more than 81,500 in my one year,
Deposits may be en bohalf of relations, of testate, &, in addition to the deposi for's own secount..
CAPITAL, 500,000 DOLLARS,
Application, $10 on Allotment, and the Remaindor by Calls as required.
Propional Committee;
The Hon W, KESWICK (Chairman), The Bor T. JACKSON. The Hun. F. D, SASSOON.
C. P. CHATER, Esq.
WE DANHY, Esq W FORBES
HUGHES, Esq. AB. JOHNSON, Haq, J. A. MOSELY, Eaq. WM. WOTTON, Esq
Bankers
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Persons desirous of saving sums leas⠀⠀ than a dollar may do so by sizing sloten-cout stamps to a forin to be obtained at the Bank or at the Post Orlida When the form is presented Messrs. BRERETON, WOTTON AND-
W. DANBY, Esq., M. Lust. C.E. RK. LEIGH, Esq., Asson M. That. C.E.
with ten clean stamps the depositor will be credited one dollar.
6.-Deperiton in the Savings Bank having
Solicitors DEACON.
Temporary Offices:
ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS. THE Company has been formed for the
purpose of constructing, equipping, and working a series of Law. Lupe! Steun. Tramways in the City of Victoria, Hong- kong. Two Special Ordinances. (Nos. and 18 of 1883) have been passed by the Logislative Council and the Government authorizing the construction and working of the ame
8100 more at their credit may at 13, PRAYA CENTRAL HONGKONG.. their options transfer the rang to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor poration on fixed deposit for 12 months et 5 per cent. per annum interest.. T---Deposits, may be forwarded from the Ports by means of clean Hongkong Postage Stamps of any values.·° 8.--Interest at the rate of 3 per cent. per aznum will be allowed to depsitors on Shoir daily balances. 9- Back Depositor will be supplied gratis
with a fase-Book which must be pro- Victoria is very favourably adapted for anted with each payment or with- Tragwaya, oxing to ita condguration, the drawal Depositors most nut make say gradients of its principal abrent, (the any exition themselves in their Passam thoroughfare, from the East to the Books, but should send them to be West ends, along which the Tramways will written up at least twice a year, about be laid), and the immenso incessant tradit.
NOTICE
Have this day
SNELL ORR.
Oar PARTNERS now are Mc. THOMAS DEAS BOYD, Mr. EDWARD NEILSON
WILLIAM SNELL ORR.
Amoy, Ist July, 1884.
PARTNER, the BUSINESS carried on in HONGKONG will be ROSE, Mr. THOMAS COVIL and Bir. CLOSED
On or before the 31st day of August Next,
AND THE WHOLE OF THE
STOCK is now offered at a REDUCTION of 25 per Cent.
on the Marked Prices.
Special terms will be made for parcels of Goods over $100 in. value purchased at one time.
All Sales from this date will be for Cash only. Customers are requested to make immediate Payment of Amounts due by them to the late Firm..
Hongkong, June 9, 1884.
SAYLE & Co., VICTORIA EXCHANGE, HONGKONG.
OVERSTRUNG TRICHORD COTTAGE
PIANOS,
by
NEUMEYER & Co., WEIDENSLAUFER & ROSENKRANZ Specially manufactured for this climate.
BOYD & Co.
1086
Intimations.
INDO CHINA --STEAM, NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
Accordance with the Provisions of the Imperial Stamp Act; all TRANSFERS of SHARES in this Company (except in or when the Transferror and Transferred are residents in this Colony) must be com-
plated at the HEAD OFFICE in London.
Such Transfers are subject to the Stamp duty of Teu Shillings for each One hundred Pounds or part of One hundred Pounds of the consideration money, and thiêre will hé, incurred also a fen of 210d. for each Certi 151 ficato.
YÜMPLETE IRON FRAME AND TUNING PLATE
Unrivalled for Brilliancy and Sweetness of Tono." FINEST TOUCH......
Price for Cash, from
On Hire, per month, from
$230 to $200, $16 to $ 20.
the beginning of
ing of January and begin The Tramways will be constructed in the Special attention is called to the fact that after having
ning of Julying P357-1
10.-Covers containing
best and most substantial manner, and with Reall
the latest improvement, with steel containing Stamps or girder rails, bedded in concrete, but no
and
generally, cor wood or
wood or other perishable material will be as to the businem of the used
Bank will, it marked- Un Hongkong The Tramways are intended to be worked Savings Bank Chesiness, be forwarded by Steam Trection, such being much more
free
L' Postage or Registration Fees economical, trustworthy, and under moro by the various British Post Offices in effectual control having more power of Hongkong and China.
overcoming gradients, and giving better re 11.-Withdrawals may be made on demand, sulba (pecuniary and otherwise) than horse, bet the personal attendance of the compressed air, electricity or other motive deptor or his duly appointed, agent poraz and the production of hin Pana-Book
engines will be constructed accord- "APO NecɗREITY.
ing to the Board of Trade regulations and
19 LAD documents connected with the willin no way be a nuisance, being almost
or steam viible
business of the Savings Bank are soiseless, and having no machinery, sxempt from stamp duty. For the
The Committee anticipate, from the relas HOMSKOND & SEANUMAI HINKING tiply low cost per rate of the projected
Tramways,
combined with other numerous advantages connected with the undertaking,
-CORPORATION,
A. JACKSON,
Chief Manager
718
Hongkong, April 24, 1884. WITH Reference to the above, BUSI IT MAY, 1884
INESS will be Comuneheed on the
For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
1. JACKSON)
Chief Manager April 26, 1884
that the dividend returns will be sette factory.
There is no agreement or contract in xistence xfeating this undertaking
Plata and Estimates may be seen at the Office, and the full Prospectus and Forms of Application for Shares and every other information may be obtained from
THE SECRETARY AND ENGINEERN, No. 13, FRAYA CRNIBAL HONGKONG
Appiacárion's for SHARES will be Re- ceived until the 307H SEPTEMBER,
Hongkong, August 7, 1884,
1310
hired a Piano for 14 months, it will become without further payment the property of the hirer.
Apply to
INSPECTION SOLICITED:
Hongkong, July 14, 1884.
Intimations.
HOP SHING & Co.. "ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS,
COPPER SMITHS, ERAST & IRON
FOUNDERS, E
--WLST POINT IRON WORKS-
H News, are ready to undertake Work TAVING This Day commenced Bra of the above Descriptions under the Super-
sision of
Prof. A VITA,
·2, Alexumiru Terruse.
1159
Intimations.
WILLIAM DOLAN," 'SAIL-MAKEN & SHIF-CHANDLER,
· 23, PRATA CENTRALI
JUFTON DUČKS, HEMP CANVAS,
MANILA ROPE, AMERICAN
OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, DORK JACKETS,
du.. do Bengkung, May 1, 1881.
Ian EXPERIENCAD EUROPEIN. Ordera axecated with the utmost despatch end of moderate terms
24th September, 1885.
611 ADVERTISER wishes a SITUATION-ONE
Enoland. Wages no object. Apply by Letter to
"Rocklands, Robinson Bind. Hongkong, August 21, 1884 **
NOTICE PERSONS desires of Exchanging Boiled ONE DOLLAR NOTES for. Ozzar may do so at the HosaraNG & SHANG- BAPLING CORPORATION
The Company have availed themselves of the Companies (Colonial) Register Act 1883, and a Local Register has now been opened at this Omtur for Suares bell by residents” in this Colony.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, August 19, 1884. 195 HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION."
OUTTA, PERSIAN GULFPORTS, ODESSA, and the MEDITERRANEAN PORTS.).
The Co.'s Steamship
-Berenice
Captain G. B VERONA will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 28th Instant, st Noon;
For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., AgentsTMTM Hongkong, August 26, 1834. 1431
FOR MANILA (DIRECT).
The Spanish Steamer
Emuy's -Capt. BLANCO, will bade- Pspatched for the above Forts on THURSDAY, the 28th Intent, at 5 pm. ་རྐ་
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, August 26, 1894.
1426*
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNË. (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargu to NEW ZEALAND through Passage Tickets granted to PORT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA), vis FOOCHOW.
The Steamship.
Wat Captain Husr, will be despatched as above on
THURSDAY, 28th Instant.
Thie Veasel has unusually good Cabin Accommodation, attuated amidships, upon the upper deck.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND declared for the Half- Year ending 30th Funb lost; af the Rate of (£2) Two Fouses STERLING per SHAKE of 8120, is PATABLE on and after TUES-7 DAY, the 28th Instant, at the OFFICER of the Corporation, where Shareholders are
equated to apply for Warrants
By Order of the Court of Directors,"
T. JACKSON,
· Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 25, 1884
1424
NOTICE
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION IN-LIQUIDATION
For Freight or Fassage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta. Hongkong, August 26, 1884
1432
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR ILOILO AND GEBIK
The Co.'s Steamship
Amachister,
Captain HAMIL, will be despatched for the above
LL HOLDERS of NOTES of the Ports on or about THURSDAY, the 29th
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORA Instant TIỒN THOmukong DRENOR), are hereby requested to present them to the Liquida TORS of the Bank, when they will be given
Exchange, certificate of
of the value of the Noten deposited
HOLDERS of NOTES will be renu
required: to
Furnish to the Lepparose of the Bank
a
schedule in duplicate, giring the date of
**
Forms of Schedule may be had e cation at the OFFICE of the GEIENTAL HANK
CORPORATION, Queen's Road, Hongkong
For the -OFFICIAL LgLDATOR
For Freight or Pasange, apply to y RUSSELL & Co ̧•
General Managers. Hongkang, August 25, 1884
FOR BHANGHAI
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Issue, Mumber and Amount of each Note (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates 166 produced.
för NINGPO, UNIFOO, TIEN-NAI AppliTEIN, NEWCHWANG HANKOW und
Ports on the YANGTEZI.)
The Stantship
Captain CROAR, will be despatched for the above Port on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant, #p.m.
For Freight or Famage, apply to,
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 26, 1884. 1498
For the BORGSONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
14004 Hongkong, May 30, 1884.
302
·OF THE ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
By his Attorneys,
“J. MELVILLE MATSON,
H. HOWARD TAYLOR:
Hongkong, August 2, 1834.
1235
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, August 23, 1881.
UNION LINE.
1413
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Stesmakip
Principi
Captain Kesaves, due Fun, or about, the 1st September next, will have immediate des patch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
1306 Hongkong, August 6, 1884.
VIA FOOCHOW... FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE.. (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEANS- LAND PORTS, girl taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALE- DONIA, FIJT and TASMANIA.)
The Ensteru and Aus train feamship Co.'s Starmer
Maunir will be despatched, as above of ot about TUESDAY, the 2nd September
Parcels (all of which minst be sent to our Office) will he received up to 4 p.m. of the day previous
Contents and value of the Packages must to declared
For Freight or Passago, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Apsaki.
1412
Hongkong, August 23, 1884. FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANALA
The Steamship.
Glenroy ATM Captažu GREN, will be de despatched as abova un
web
or about the 10th Próxima.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Bonghong, August 20, 1884.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 3/3 2.1 L. British Ship
Cat Forsed King, LOOKHART, Master, will, load here for the abova Forty and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
⠀⠀ RUSSELL & Co.
1331 Hongkong, August 9, 1884-
FOR NEW YORK: The 3/3 7.1.1. American Ship Bindhorn Cross
BAILEY, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
- RUSSELL & Co.
1296
Hongkong, August 4, 1884
Intimations.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY LIMITED, “
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are requested to send in a STALEMIAT
of BreXESS Contributed during the Ha- Year ended 30th June, 1884, on or before the 30th September next, on which date the Acopants will be Clused.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Scorelary.
1301
Hongkong, August 18, 1834. "DRY DOCK AND PATENT" SLP, NAGASAKI.
-Undersigned-ave been appointed
*L AGENTS for THE IMPERIAL GOV. VERNMENT DOCK AND PATENT SLIP, at Naguski, sad are preprod to enpply Tenders for the Docked, OLMAMING, PAINTING, &., of Vass. The Esant Works in connection with the Dockyard are other the direction of aparienced y ass and possess all the necessary applie ances for REPAINS to SHIPS und Ala conseKTĀ
HOLME, BINGEB & Co.
Nagasaki, Morela, 1884.