You. XL. No 6586.
The China Mail.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
LONDON”—-F. ALA^2, 11 & 12, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, F. O. GEORAZ STAKEY & Co., 30, Coral Cooox & Gorus, Ludgate, Cira, E,O, Bites Hasen & Co., 37, Walbrook, E,C. F) FAMUET" DEICDs & Co., 150 & 164,
Leadenhall Street.
GALLINN
PALIUE 10, Bus Lafayette, Paris, NEW_YORK --ANDSEN WIND, 21, Park
Row
WIJK TENARIA, AND NEW, VEALAND: Goapor & Gozon, Mel- bours and Sydneyana
BAN FRANCISUO and American Foris
generally-Bas Black; San Fran
cisco,
HINGAPORE, STRATIS
SALE &
Con Square, Bingopers, O. HEINEREN
CHIN
dačno. Mazsin A. A. DE HELLO, Suntour, AQUELE & E Amay, Witson, Nosows & Co Fooshow Hoon & Do Shanghai, LARE, CRAWFORD, CRAW- and KELLY & WALEH. Fokohama,
Banks.
就二月九年四十八百八十一英
Prospectus,
THE
HONGKONG & CHINA TRAMWAYS" COMPANY, LIMITED.
In.
CAPITAL, 600,000 DOLLARS, Application, $10 on Allotment, and the Remainder by Calla as required.
Precisional Committees. The Hon. W. KESWICK (Chairman); The Hon T. JACKSON.
The Hon. F..D. SASSOON....
C. P. CHATER, Engesettet. WH. DANBY
W. II. FOREES. EM
W. K. HUGHES, Esq.
A. B. JOHNSON, ER
J. A. MOSELY, Esq... WS. WOTTON, Esq.
Bankers.
THE BONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Mugicers!
W. DANBY, E., M. Inst. C.E
R. K. LEIGH, Esq., Assoc. M. Inst. V.K.
Solicitors
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI, BANKING Mar BRERETON, WOTTON AND
CORPORATION.
Pamor Capital, $1,200,000 |
REERLE FUND, $4,400,000 13, PRAYA
HESKRYFON EQUALIZATION
OF DIVIDESES,
HESERVE LIABILITY, DE PRO-87,500,000
PEITORA,
COVET OF DIRECTORS, irman—À. P. McEWRK, Eng.
PRAVDAN TOE-FT D. SASSOON, Bostosety,.] M. Gaon, Eag H. HOPPICS, E Hop, W. KESWICK A. Molyze, MLB. BASSOON, Deq.
THOMAS JACKSON, ENŋ.
JAUMEWEN - Cinemmoor, Esq. Lomon. BatLondon and County Bank
NO HONGKONG, AN Brattade brummer) ÁTLOWED,
Durant Disposit Account at the rato of 3 put ceuk per eminim on the daily baldness and wide For Fixed Deposi
For 3 months, 3 per cock per annum,
B
4 per *cent ཤ་ 12!!
6 per cent.KHNENTS,
DEACON.
Tenporary Optics
CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS.
purpose of constracting, equipping, HE Company has been formed for the and working a series of Low Level Steam Tramways in the Eily of Vistoria, Hong-
kong. Two Special Ordinances (No 6 and 18 of 1889) have been passed by the Legislative Council and the Government authorizing the construction mul working of the same
Victuria is very favourably adapted for Tranways, owing to its couliguration, the cagy gradients of its principal street, (the main thoroughfare froin the Eat to the West ends, along which the Trasaways will bo laid), atui Himmenso invescint trafiq
The frame wayk will be constracted in the best and most sa batantial manner, and with all the latest improvements, with steel sirder rails, bedded in concrete, but no wood or other perishable material will be
Inote
The Tramways are intended to be worked by Steam Traction, auch being much economical, trustworthy, and under more effectual centrel, having more power of Overcoming gradients, and giving better re- sults (pecuniery and otherwise) than horse, compressed air, olotrivity or other motive power,
The engines will be constructed accord ing to the Board of Trade regulations and will in no way be a nuisanco, being almost inseless, and having no machinery, smoke, ...or storm visible.
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED Credits, granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts gruted on London, and the chief-Gomaroid places in Europe, India, Australia, Amstica, China and Japan,
*T. JACKSON,
Cate Manager Hongkong, August 25, 1884. 1423
P
NOT:30 E.
ULES OF THE HONGKONG JUN BAWINGS BANK, 1.The business of the ahore Bank will
bo ponducted by: the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Horgcong. Business hours on Took days, 10 to 8: Saturdays, 10
2-The Assets of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation will form a direct security for the repay tent of mama deposited in the above
3.-Buick loss than 81, or more than $250
at the time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than 81,500TM
Deposita may be on behalf of relations, of kriste, do, in addition to the deposi
5-Ferrous desirous of ving summa Leas
than a dollag may do so by affixing clean tên bént stamps to a form to be 2ął obláinod ak - shid' Bank or at the Peat Office. When the form is presented with ten cleaat stampe the depositor will bb speditai one alallar,
in, this Saving
Bank
having 100 or more their option transfer the ssing to the Cheie credit, may at Bonglong and Shinghai Banking Co-
poration on filed deposit for 12 months. at & per cell 瘦 annach interest. 7--Deposits may be forwarded from the
Parts by means of pleas Hongkong. Postage Stamps of
TALICE
paly low met per mile of the projected! The Committes satielpate, from the rela Tramways, combined with other numerous advantages cannoated with the undertaking, that the dividend rojums will be entis- factory.
There is no agreement or esntract in existence affecting this undertaking.
Plans and Estimates may be seen at the Office, and the full Prospectus and Forms of Application for Bhares and every other information may be obtained from
THE SECRETARY AND ENGINEERS, No. 15, PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
ceived until the 30TH SEPTEMBER
APPLICATIONS for SHARES will be Re Hongkong, August 7, 1884.
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THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED.
THE |
(Incorporated under the Companies Acto 1864 to 1893, thereby lle liability of the Shareholders is limited to the amount of their Shares.) CAPITAL
£2,000,000
FIHET INNUE OF 100,000 SHARES OF £10EACH, Of which 60,000 are Reserved for Issue in India, China, Japan
£1
and the Colonies.
: PAYABLE
on Application £1 on Alloxament, and
the Balance of £9 at such times and in. stiah atas not exceeding £8, as
the Directors may determine,
and at intervals of not less.
than one month.-
(Interest at Five per cent per annum will
be allowed upon alf
payments mada
in advance of Calla)
Directors:
Intervet at the rate of 35 per cent per sanum will be allowed to depositors on their daily balances Bich Depositor will be supplied gratis with Pam Boo
which must be pre- cubated with
each payment or with Of drawal Depoedtors must for miske any entries themselves in their Pa Books but Ahould and them to be Founder of the Oriental Bank Corporation. written up
CHRISTIAN ALLHUSEN, E.,
D. L. W..P. Directer of the International Bank of London, Limited. LIONEL R. C. BOYLE, Esq.,
up at lanet twice a year, about
32 the berluning ed
Mesars, Boyle, Campbell, Baxton & Co.,
30, Lombard Street, E.C
W. CARGILL Esq.,
EF HARRISON, Esq., 0.8.1
Established February,
LANE CRAWFORDO
1845.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 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,
SUITABLE FOR:-
ELEGANT, AND
MODERATE IN PRICE.
HALL, LIBRARY, DINING ROOM,
DRAWING ROOM BOUDOIR, OR BEDROOM.
REAL INDIAN, PRESIAN, SMYÉNA AND OTHER EASTERN RUGS.
FURNITURE COVERINGS of every description.
The above GOODS will be on view, on TUESDAY NEXT, and following days at
Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co's:
The Representatives of the If I K Ca Ga.,
who present
are at pament in Chongkong will be
happy
happy to give
入
amy
estimates and designs far Furnishing throughout;
information desired. infarination
Hongkong, August 27, 1884.
For Sale. NOTICE
-1427
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned, has received instrue-
SAYLE & Co. beg to inform their Castomers and the Public, in general that in consequence of the Death of the SENIOR PARTNER, the BUSINESS carried on in HONGKONG will be CLOSED
~11
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 Goons over $100 in value purchased at one time.
All Sales from this date will be for Cash only. Customers
them to the late Firm. are requested to make immediate Payment of Amounts due by
Hongkong, June 9, 1884;
SAYLE & C VICTORIA EXCHANGE, HONGKONG,
OVERSTRUNG TRICHORD COTTAGE
PIANOS,
by
NEUMEYER & Co., WEIDENSLAUFER & ROSENKRANZ- Specially manufactured for this climate.
951
COMPLETE IRON FRAME AND TUNING PLATE,
Unrivalled for Brilliancy and Sweetness of Tone. FINEST TOUCH
Price for Cash, from
On Hire, per month, frum
$230 to $250. ...$15 to $ 20.
to
ons from the OPTICAL ADILLUSTRA Sell by Public Auction, on THURSDAY,
the 4th September, 1884, at Noon, at his
Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,-
SUNDRY EFFECTS
helonging to the Estate of the late
MCKINSEY, Deceased, comprising÷---- HOUSEHOLD FUNITURE;
日三十月七年中甲
Intimations.
MEXICAN PACIFIC NAVIGATION COMPANY.
TIAE Company will Bún STEAMERS monthly from HONGKONG to the West COAST of MEXICO, Did YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, Commencing in, OCTOBER with the Steamer-Mount Lebanon,
The STEAMERS will proceed from HONG- KONG TOROHANA and HONOLULU; thence to MAZATLAN (direot), and from MAZATLAN to SAN BLAS, and MANZANILLO
Through Bills of Lading and Passage Tickets granted to all Mexican Poris.
For further Particulars as to Passago and Fraight, apply to
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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents. Hongkong, Saptainber 1, 1884.
HONGKONG STEAM LAUNDRY COM-
PANY, LIMITED." CHAREHOLDERS are requested to send in their PROVISIONAL CRETIFICATES to the Undersigned, by the 15th Instant, in Order that they may be EXCHANGED for FOLLY PAID-UP Scair.
All Communications to the Company, on and after the let of October next, should bo addressed to Mr. ALEXANDER BAIN, Manager, at the Works, Bowrington,
WILLIAM LEGGE Acting Secretary. Hongkong, September 1, 1884, 1460
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
Adjustment of BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1883.
SHAREHOLDERS are hors by requested
|
PRICE, 32 PER MONTH.
Shipping
Steamers,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON FLA BUEZ CANAL..
The Co.'s Steamship
Diomed,
Captain Jakso, will be despatched as above on
SATURDAY, the 6th September.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Apents. Hongkong, August 20, 1884.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.
The Steamship
Merionethshire, WILLIAM, Commander, about the 6th Inatant, will have immediate expected. herd on or dispatch for the above Parts.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, September 1, 1884. 1474 FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Stownship
Capt. Jacons will have quick despatch as abova.
For Freight or Pusage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, Angust 27, 1894. 1439
UNION LINE.
The Steamaaha
to send in to this Office a List of their FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL. Contributions of Premia for the year end. ing S1st December last, in Order that the PROPORTION of PROFIT for that year to be Paid as BONUS to CONTRIBUTORS may be arranged, Returns not ent in
Captain KERBUMA, Ln. on or about the 8th
for the above Port.****
before the 30th November next, will be Septonaber, will have immediata despatch made up by the Company, and no anbag quent Claims or Alterations will be allowed.
By Order of the Directors,
JAS 8. GOUGHTRIS,
Secretary. Hongkong, September 1, 1884.
HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.
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THE Anual General MEETING will
be held in the PAVILION on MION or DAY, the 8th September, at b. o'Clock-p.m.
MEMBERS who have any Proposals to make at the Meeting, will plaaso notify the sama to the Boy, SECRETARY in writing, at the Club, on or before Noon of WEDNESDAY, 3rd September.
W. DE ST. CROIX,
~Hom, Sex, HK.0.0. Hongkong, August 23, 1884,
1447
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
CHAREHOLDERS in the above Com ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1883. Spoque in
Undersigned with a List of their Contri- Wbations for the year ending 31st December Isst, in Order that the DISTRIBUTION of the PROFITS reserved for CONTRIBUTORS may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the Thirty-first day of October next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no admitted. Claims or Alterations will be subsequently
SUNDRY BOOKS, vie. :- The URINKAR CLASSES, by LEGE, D.D. CHINA REVIEW. CHINESE DICTIONARY in the CANTOS DIA-
LECT, by Dr. EINTEL &c.,
du.,
And
1 GOLD WATCH, RINGS,
TERMS OF SALE-As customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, «
Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 1, 1884. 1472
PUBLIC AUCTION,-
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co..
General Managers. Hongkong, August 15, 188£
Shipping.
Steamers.
1873
SAYLE & Co. will continue their Public STEAM TO BOMBAY VIA STRAITS,
Austion, ca
THURSDAY,
the 4th September, and
SATURDAY NEXT,
the 6th September, commencing at 2 o Clock p.ni, each day,
WHEN TUSY WILL DEFRK THE STOCK OF TABLE LINEN,
SHEETINGS,
TOWELLINGS, and
SUNDRY OTHES GOODS.
SAYLE & Co., Victoria Exchange,
Hongkong, September 2, 1884,
Intimations.
LAUDATORY NOTICE,
1460
The P.&O.E. N. Co.'s
Steamship
Srimatra will leave for the above place on THURSDAY, 4th September, at p.m., instead of a previously advertised.
A. McIVER,
Superintendent.
1.
P. & O.. S. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, August 29, 1884.
1452
FOR SHANGHAI, (Taking Cargo Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, TIEN.. TSIN, NEWCHWANG, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)
*** ning on July any as begin | Formerly President of the Bank of Bengal/Special attention is called to the fact that after having us LAUDATORY NOTIO is hereby given p.m.
10-Okivers
coutaining
ind
A. J. MACDONALD, E, Far-Books, Re Late of Sir Charles Forbes & Ca, and
President formerly
of the Bank of Bombay St-BENJAMIN C.
Oriental Club, Hanover Square, late 20.
KOMG.
GRANT HEATLY TODHEATLY, E, Governor of Loeward Islanda. 13, Carlton Hanse Terrace,
Landon,
gistered Leltern containing Stupe cr Bemiltanges, and generally, cor respondence as to the business of the Bank will, if marked On Hongkong Savings Bank Business, be forwarded free of Postage or Region Fees the virions British Post Offices in Hongkong and Clini 11Withdrawals may be made on demand, but the paraggal sitendance of the aid the produttim sppointed agent, a Pass Book
are tiede
Bankers: THE UNION BANK OF LONDON,
REALE METED.
BANK
OF SCOTLAND (Edinburgh, London and Branchen). Brokers: ZUERSTEER, LAWFORDA QURETON, 3, Drapes Gaxlets, B.C. Memre HOLLAMK SON & COWARD,
Minging Lane, London, a la
Interim Secretary B. T. ROHDE, Kao, 718EMPORARY Orrisau 40, Thrudineedle
A document Zonnected with the businom of the Earings" Bánk abo
mpt from
duty,
Korokoro & BestBelt BARKING
TJAUKSON,
so the above, BUSI. tood on the
Seznamat Banking CORPORATION,
JACKSON
Une! Manager
Forms of Appliation for SHARES may be obteftind from the Orcs of the USIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, Hongkong.
All Payments on Application for BABLEM are to be made to the Bosoroka & BEANU- Raj Banking CokeoBanos, who will grati receipts for the
Applications Lue BHARES will be received Lentile 15th September,
13th August, 1884
1957
hired a Piazo for 14 months, it will become without further payment the property of the hirer.
INSPECTION SOLICITED.
Apply to
Hongkong, July 14, 1884.
سية
Prof. A. VITA,
2 Alaçantra Terrues
NOW PUBLISHED. THEORETICAL AND POPULAR DUDDHISM: ITS HISTORICAL, ASPECTS,
SELLING OFF-CHEAP GOODS. THE Undersigned being about to retireB from Businos, they are now. Belling off the whole of their Stock of EUROPEAN GOODS, such as Goth and SILVER JEWEL LERY, BILE HANDKEROTIERS, CAMONGAVI, CRAPE SHAWL LACOTES IVORY WIRE, TANK CHINA WABIS, de dg., 504 at-greatly Reduced Prices; and they solicit a visit from the Members of the Foreign Commauity
WO SHING & Co.,
·76, Queen's Read Central, Hongkong, September 1, 1884.
WASHING BOOKS.
~1471-
(In English and Chiness.) TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use
of Ladies and Gentlemen, a pog had at this Office--Price, 81 ceske Caixa Matz Offos,
BY
by the Undersigned so as to make. known as widely as possible among Enroje ang as well as the Chinese that a friend of ours, nained lam Asay, & rative of Amey,. died on board the steamer dgamennos (the agents of which are Meure. Butterfield & Swire), during the
Yorage from Penang to Hongkong, on the 20th Instant. The com
The Steamship
Kang-lee,
Captain ANDET, will be despatched for the above
Port on THURSDAY, the 4th Instant, at
For Freight or Passago, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1884
∙1405·
FOR HAIPHONG.
The British SteamOr Wild the Wisp, Captain Oweron, will be despatched for the above
1150doras, Messrs. KWAN CHONU and Woo CHING; were good enough to take care of the body, and place it in a Caffin; and Captain WILDING; Mr. Quail, the chief Port on or about the 4th Instant. mate; and Dr. Sure, the surgeon, kizliy rendered every assistance to enable the
For Freight or Pasange, apply to body to be brought to Hongkong to be buried in the Tang Wha Cemetery. For
PUSTAU & Co.,
Agents. the kindness thus rendered by the shore -Hongkong, September 1, 1884 1169 || gentlemen both the live and the dead are grateful and this Notice is published to make their sot known.
ERNEST 3. LITEL, PH.D., TUBINIT, REVED, WITH ADDITIONA
THIRD EDITION,
-
Price
81.50 LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, August 20, 1881.
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FOR SALE.
QIX EUROPEAN HOUSES, NOx, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, ALEXANDRA TEEKAUK Monthly Rent, $330.
Apply to
OFFICE OF THIS Pierk Hongkong May 28, 1834.
Signed by ALL THE PASSENGERS
FOR SWATOW, SINGAPORE AND
BANGKOK.
belonging to Krungtung and Foo- THE SCOTTISH CRIENTAL STEAM chaw returning from Penang an buard the Elsamer
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITER Hongkong, August 30,
21463
1884 WILLIAM DOLAN, SAIL-MAKER & SHIP CHANDLER 12, PRAYA CENTRAF
to
The Company's Steamer Taichive,
Captain J. JORDAN, Will
bo despatched for the abova Ports on FRIDAY, the St Lust, at
CUTTON DOORS EMP DANVAS, 3.p..
MANILA ROPE, AMERICAN
DARUM, LIFE BUOYE,
WORK JACKETS.
Hongkong, May 1, 1882,
200
For Freight or Passigs, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG, Agenta Hongkong, September 1, 1884.
1470
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co Hongkong, August 30, 1884 1459 FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
•Glenroy, Captain GrAKE, will be dospatched as above on
about the 10th Proximo, For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, August 20, 1884. 1307
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND
ADELAIDE, VIA FOOCHOW, A Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS LAND PORTS, and taking through y Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALE
DONIA, FIJI and TASMANIA,).
The Eastern and Aus tralian Steamship Go,'s
September. Captain W. EL, will be despataked ne
Airlis, above on or about FRIDAY, the 12th
Office) will be received up to 4 pm. of Parcels (all of which must be sent to our day previons
Contents and value of the Packages must
declared.
be
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, August 20, 1884. 1405 CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, through Passages. Tickets granted to PORT MORESBY NEW GUINEA), sit FOOCHOW.
The Steamship Captain Vonban, will be TUESDAY, 16th September
ka despatched us above on Accommodation, situated amidships, upon This Vessel has unusually good Cabin the upper deck.;
1451
For Freight er Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta, Hongkong, August 39, 1884- THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND STRAITS STEAMSHIP' COM- PANY LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Culling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS, LAND PORTS, and taking thevigh Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND and TASMANIAN FORTS, NEW CALEDONIA and FIJI.)
The Steamship
Captain Don will be despatched as above en THURSDAY, the 18th September, 5 For Freight or Passago, apply to RUSSELL & Co.
General Managers,
Hongkong, August 29, 1884.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK The 3/3 L.LI. American Ship Seithern Cross,
BAILEY, Master, will load hers for the above Fort; and ; will
For Freight, apply to bàn have quick despatch.
RUSSELL & Co.
1206
Hengkang, August 4, 1884
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 9/3 L.L1. British Ship-
Forest Kingj Lockwar, Master, will load here for the shove Port, and will have quick despatch. Far Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hengkung, August 3, 1634, 1891