VOL. XL. No. 6616,
ICENTE FOR THE CHINA
The China Mail.
LONDON-F. Araas, 11 & 12, Olimmit'i
·號七月十年四十八百八十一英
* Bank, Ge
Dass, Lombard Street, O. COBUS THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK FREE & Co, 30, Cornhill GORDON
& Gozon, Ludgate Circus, B.O. BAPA HENDE & Co.,
Walbrook, B.Q. C6. 150 & 164
PARIS AND EUROPE GALLARS & PAENU 88, Rue Lagajella, Paris NEW YORK KASPERW WEST; 21} Park AUSTRALIS, TASMANIA, AND NEW LAND GozDON & GOTOH, Mel-
ani Nydney, FRANCISCO and American onerally)--disaN & BILOR, Suit Pran
Porta
G-NAYLE & A Care Singapore 0 H
HRINEEN CHINA :—Macao, Mesis A. 1. DE MELLO KFC Sipate, Quarck & Co.
Antoy Wo NICHOLS C& Foochoro, Hanon & Co. Shanghai, LARE, CRAWFORD & Co. and KXLLY &WATS Yokohama, LANEA TORRE COME CRAW
Banks
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION, A S
PAID OR CACTCA87500,000
KEYRAVE FUND
HESIVE FOR EQUALIZATION
.....81,400,000
$ 400,000
OY DIVIDENDS, Vaagain, RESERVE KAABILITY OF PRO-87,500,000
PRIETOES,
COUET OF DIREITOewer Chatman P. MoEwer) Bag, Deputy Chairman Hon, F. D. SASSOON.
BOTTOMLEY, A. GROTE, ERC. WHEN YN HOPPIN, FR HA EDATHILE, Hon. W. Keret A Molyse, Faut W. 1. FoRDER, Bag. AL V BA30ON, ON,
a Mowry Catz MANAGERS, Mad Hongkong.THOMAS JACKSON,
37
MANAGER
Shanghai.......Ewan UameRoy, Esq. LONDON BARERES. —Losidóst" and Cointij Bunk
HONGKONG.
ISTELIST ALLOWED
Current Deposit Accom on the
of 2 per cent, per sunam on the daily
balanos
For Fixed Deposit at
For 3 months, per cont. per annum.
19 4 per cent.
per cent.
W
11
ON HER A MORE P (Tusoportdat in London on 18th July, 1884, under the Companies Acta 1862, to 1883) SALONDON BANKERS:
CORPORATION, LIMITED.
UNION BANK OF LONDON, Libe BANK OF SCOTLAND, LONDON. PATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED" IN DE-
At Smonths' notice S% per
4.7
Durant Accounts kepta on Terus-which Bay, he loret, pn application.
MELVILLE MATSON,
Hongkong, Septetler 15, 1884
Prospectus
JON THE
1556
HINESE IMPERIAL GOVERN
MENT SILVER LOAN, 1884.
AUTHONWED BY IKERRIA DECRE Dated 4th Deamber, 1889
Taela 2,000,000 at 2.4.7; in Bonds of $500
For Dollars 2
2,769,400,28 equivalent of wach Hongkong Corrency, beating interest at & par cont, per susum
Principal and Interest payable in Hong- kong.
The Loun is divided into Two-Portions for $1,394,700.14. (1 Milion Taas) enchi, and marked respectively A & B BA
The Bonds of Tron-d-are-rejesniable st par within 3 years (1887) by three yearly instalments, the first of which will be pay alle on the 10th Merel, 1889
par within 6 years (1900) by three yearly Instalments, the first of which will be pay. able on the 30th June 1888.
The Bonds of Lean B are redeemable at
G
of-8
The Bonds will bear interest at the rate 18 per cent, per annum payable yearly, according to the English Ontondar, as per apnexed Schedule, at the Offices of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COB-
for or B Race of Archange for Demand Bills on Hongkong. The first Payment of interest on Leau. A will, be on 35th March, 1885, and on Loan Ben Jane, 1885
Thu
th
Drawings will take place in Hong kong one month purious to the daten of payment of the Dawn Bouds as given in tho Schedule, and the Boride so drawn will. be paid off at par op thy respective dates specified, at the Ofices of the HoNDEONG,
after which date interest on the Bonds 30 drawa will case,
BISCAL BELTS, DISCOUNTS. Credits granted on approved Securities shit every dbicription of Banking and Brokige bunindas transacted; wand SHAMURAI BANKING CORPORATION,
Drafts granted on London, and the chiel Commercial places in Europe, Indie, Australia, Amorina, China and Japan, ma
Mudraminisha JACKSON, ....... Vi toplum ada al Chief Manager,
Hongkong, August 25, 1884.
1423
DULES OF THE HONGKONG
JY SAVINGS; BANK
The busining of the above Bank will
Bends to have will be issued on 25th October, 1884, against allotment letice and on payment of the balance due on same from which date the public will reveive interest upon the Bonds of buth Lana
TABLE OF DRAWINGS AND PAYMENT OF INTEREST, LOAN A
Amount cach drawing interest.
Date of pay- tent of drawn bonds and by conducted by the Hongkong and
interest. Shanghal Banking Corporation, on their 188h-15th Mar. premises in Hongkong Business hours 1886-15th
30 to 3 1. Baturdaýa, 20
1887-15th
Amount of
stablished
February
184D.
HONGKONGA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1884.
For Sale.
Lane, Crawford & Co.
BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE NOW OPENED THEIR NEW FURNISHING & HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY
DEPARTMENTS,
WITH
A very large Stock of entirely NEW GOODS,
SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE PRESENT SEASON,,
CONSISTING OF:
GOBELIN TAPESTRY CREPE CRETONNES, and REVERSIBLE ORETONNES in art do- sign.
BRUSSEL'S CARPETS, Best Fr5-SECRETONNES, acarefully selected Stock of
QUALITY DE PURE WOOLS, FAST DYES, and this year's Choicest Designs BRUSSEL'S 2ND QUALITY and TAPES. TRY CARPETS, durable, moderats in
•price, and the newest pattan... KENSINGTON CARPETS from 817 cach These are woven in one piece, bordered, fringed and reversible, they are most artistio and vary suitable for Reception suck Bed Rooms.
EARTH-
A very large Assortment of AXMINSTER
VELVET & SHEEPSKIN RUGS, VELVET and CENTRE CAR- PETS in all the latest designs.
The Dow English and French TAPES-
TRIES for CURTAINS and COVERING FURNITURE The MEXICAN TA√ PESTRIES from SI per yard. A large stock of nowest REPS and DAMĀSKS.
BIDER-DOWN QUILTS and PILLOWS
in great variety.
For Sale.
BEDDING of all descriptions, carefully manufactured and of guaranteed qua lity
BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS, and
CHILDREN'S CO18 in great variety
The Patent WOVEN WIRE and the EX- CELSIOR SPRING MATTRESSES
all sizes.
HOUSEHOLD LINENS. A very large Stock of the best TABLE DAMASK, LINEN and CUTTON SHEETINGS, - QUILTS, COUNTERPANES, BLAN
KETS, &c, st low prices.
ESTIMATES given for FURNISHING throughout, or RECOVERING FUNI
TURE
OVERSTRUNG TRIOHORD COTTAGE.
a
PIANOS,
by b
NETMEYER & CO., WEIDENSLAUFER & ROSENKRANE. Specially manufactured for this climate.
Hongkong, September 10, 1854.
1556
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has received instruc Rows from H. T. ABKCOLL, Eag, to Sell by Public Auction, on
FRIDAY,
the 10th October, 1884, at 2p, at his Residence, No. 2, Seymour Terrace,-
THE WHOLE OF HIS
日九十月八年申甲
Intimations.
HONGKONG STEAM LAUNDRY COMPANY, LIMITED,
THE Company's COLLECTING DAYS
WILL BE FOR
DISTRICT No. 1, That is from West Point to Barbour Mas- ter's Office on Praya, and to Castle Road on Upper Lovels, THURSDAY, with delivery on MONDAY.
DISTRICT, No. 2,
From Harbour Master's Office and Castlo
From
PRICE $2 PER MONTH,
Shipping.
Steamers,
FOR SWATOW SINGAPORK AND
BANGKOK
THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM. SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED
The Company Steamer Turchiers,
Captain J JORDAN, will
bo dospatched fur the
Road to Murray Barracks FRIDAY above Ports on FRIDAY, the 10th Instant,
with delivery on TUESDAY
DISTRICT Na. S Burray Barracks to East Point, SATURDAY, with delivery ou WED. NESDAY.
On Delivery Days fresh Collections will by mado
Collectors will supply Books,
A. HAIN,
Manajer
1000
Hongkong, October 1, 1884.
VICTORIA HOTEL Praya and Queen's Hood Central, Hongbong
THIS extensive and well-appointed
establishment, situated in one of the most-central and airy positions in the Oolony and commanding a splendid view. of almost the entire hariwar and within foe puinntes' palk of the prindyal Cave ernment Officer (incheting the Post Office), Banks, dr., has recently been
buck inged ard seeded and is lo
ne of the principal Hotels in the plac The Rooms are spacious, well ventilutal and have just ben fefurnishet in a most comfortable and handsome manner," mited to the requirements of the Far
The accommodation and service of cuery": kind will be found to be of the best der cription
As ample and buried TABLE D'HOTE is
clays provided and served in the tious, large Z
Dining Halls apar
The Hotel also contains hunderme und comfortable reception; Reading, Billiard and Monoking Rooms,
The Hotel in unsurpassed for comfort, con
spicace and quick service. Continental languages are okužen
ALASBES, DORASJEE AND HING KEY,
2. PropwIETZES,
Hongkong, Soptosaber 16, 1884.
1589
WILLIAM DOLAN, SAIL-MAKER & SHIPCHANDLER 23, PRAYA CENIKAJ.
JOTTON DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS, MANILA ROPE, AMERICAN
OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS,
CORK JACKETS, &o, kaj ko
Hongkong, May 1, 1882,
DRY DOCK AND PATENT SLIP, NAGASAKLA
256
HE Undersigned have been sppointed AGENTS for THE IMPERIAL GOV. VERNMENT DOOK AND PATENT
at 10a.m.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agantes
Hongkong, October 6; 1834.
THE EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND - ADELAIDE, VT FOOCHOW (Catting at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALE- DONIA, TASMANIA and FIJI)
The Steamship
* Catterthun, Usplab Onate, will be despatched as above on-
SATURDAY, the 11th Lustant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
KUSSELL & Co.,
"Agents....
Hongkong October 6, 1884. QUEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL
The Co.'s Steamalip
Bellerophon,
Captain FREZCAN, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 11th Instant NS-
For Freight or Fumare, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents Hongkong, October, 18841669 CHINA, NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED
-DIRECT
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.
(Caling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND through Passage Tickels granted to PORT MORESBY, NEW GUINEA)
The Steamshipy
Whangad,
A Capt. Wruttsats, will be
despatched as above, on “ SUNDAY, 12th InstantA
This Vessel has unusually good Cabin Accommodation, situated Amidabipe, upon the upper deck.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, October 6, 1884. STEAM TO BOMBAY TA STRAITS,
1080
The PDS. N. C'
Staszilip
will leave for the above.
OMPLETE IRON FRAME AND TUNING PLATE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, & SLIP, at Nagasaki, and are prepared to place on WEDNESDAY, 16th Instant, at
MPLETE
Unrivalled for Brilliancy and Sweeluess of Tone.
8418,410.04 8111576.01:
*188,145.05 78,103,20
488,145.05 39,051,60 81,394,700.14 #228,730.81
FINEST TOUCH.
On Hire, per month, from
2230 to $250. ...$15 to $ 20.
on wook-Bay, 2.The Assata of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking, Corporation will form direct narity for the repago de www.ment of deposited in the abere 1885-30th Jónasa LOAN B.
16860
www j $ or more than $250
1887-30th at pra time will not be received. No
11888:30th deportor may deposit more than 81,500 1880-30th in any one year, 4Deposit may be on behalf of relations,
Bank
2811157601 $111,076.01 1676.01
148498;14:05 || 11676.0r
"
25
of trusta, dos, áis addition to the deposi-house Bed tor's own scconat
5.Persons desirous of saving Aums less 4 that a dollar may do so by alixits elean leo cent stamps to a form to be obtained at the Bank or at the Post * Creek When the fore is prosented with ten alzan stamp the depositor will
be
488,145.0579,524,40 418, 419.04 ̈3,172,80
tenders are invited for thr above: Loan st With reference to the foregang, sealed the Office of the Hortrand and Bua 24- BANKING CORPORATION at Hongkong, on SATURDAY, 18th October, 1884, when Shanghai and Yokolata, unul Noo
udem will be opened, afterwards,nos Applicante
& Taped one dollar on the tendon will be
taking either Lapan A▲ or
in the Bavings Bank having tenger will be entertained App $100 or more at their credit map at have the option n their optim transfer the same to the Loan B and tenders should Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor
paration of ixed deposit for 12 months
at & per cent. per annum interest.
Furia by masos of dean Hongkong
Stamps of any 8-laterat d the rate of 34 per cent. per
distinctly state
Price for Cash, from
comprising →
ENGLISH MADE WALNUT CENTRE TABLE. ENGLISH HADE CREIONNE QUVERYD DRAW ING-ROOM SUITE. Une
TEAKWOOD CABINET,
with GLASS, TEA TABLE, WAITISH TABLE, and TEAKWOOD FRAMED CHIMNEY GLASS, and.
PICTURES
Special attention is called to the fact that after having somely carved,
hired a Plano for 14 months, it will become without further payment the property of the hirer.
INSPECTION SOLICITED.
Hongkong, July 14, 1884.
Prof A VITA,
2, Alexandra Terraeci
W.POWELL
VICTORIA HOTEL BUILDINGS, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL OPENED TO DAL
Coloured O Es Glengarry.
Ex Caucus, Double width Black and Navy Blazers
do do. Black IzALAN CLOTH
A deposit of ten per cantuan upon the 7-Deposits way be forwarded from the tendered must accompany each ap A special line of figured SAIN CITAN for
on a Bank in Hongkong The balszige of Black GRAVES for Mourning plication, such deposit to bemade by Cheque Ladies Dresses at 35 cents per yard. the amount allotted to be paid on or before Jot ORNAMENTS, Gars, and BUTTORY.
all sizati bat da, die 25th Octohat, 188454294
White Turkish and Honey Comb ToweLS, OxAMOR LEATHERS. CRICKETING
and will be allowed to depositors on Default in payment of say instalment at their daily balanges, 8.→→Each Depoater selll be supplied gratis meats Hable to forfeiture.
the due date will render all previous pay.
with & Fans Bock which must be pre-ro allow lande the depot wi sohbet with ear perment or with de retorned in full, and if only a portion drawal. Depoaltors must not make of the aisant applied for it allotted, she Any chiries themselves in their Fase balance of the deposit will be applied, Books Bat should send them to be towards the payment of the final instal written up at least twice a year, about ment the beginning of January and begin. All tenders to bear upon, the co ning of Joly
Cover
10, Corers coming! Piss Books Baader for Chineas Imperial, Silver, LOBE
Kitared
The Corporation does not bind wolf to
sy Teniter below par 39 Tanzproepooles and form of tedder can obtained on spplication at the Baske
of 1984 Letters containing Stomps or other Bomittances, and generally oor reebondence & to the business of the Bank will, if arkád On: Hongkong Savings Bank Bude a forwarded Fostage or Registration Fees Farious Britäh Post Offcus L
Hong
W
Jer May, 1884
on demand.
1169
VASES, and OsNAMANTS,----- TRAKWOOD BANDSOMELY CARVED DININGA ROOM FURNITURE: CROOKERY, GLASS, and PLATED WARE
DOUBLE and SINGIN IRON BROSTADS, TEAKWOOD WARUBORS, DOUSER-WED WARDROBE with GLASS DOOR, EXEL BE-XADE BIRCHWOOD FURNITURE, ENOLISH HAP MAHOGANY DRESSING TILS with GLASS
x WASHSTAND
A COTTAGE PIANO, by MOORE AND MOORE, London,
E
Catalogues will be issued, and the wholo 1.to be on view on and oftar Thursday, the COMBINATION COTUS Cash-Dék staat.**** morts & Broches to Match, very special.
TERMS OF SALM.—Âs custɔnary,
A very handsome TENNIS COSTUME. Faristan Teimmed Hirs.
The New Florentine SILK VELVETY for
Dress, and Millingey Texa SPANISH, ORIENTAL, DE REABANT, D'ALEN-
4-903, ANTIQUE, GUIPURE, VALENCIEN--
NES EDELWE
REAL TORCHON, and MILIRIE LACES. Black and Cream DRESS FLOUNCING,
Hongkong, Reptember 30, 1884 10672
SAYLE & Co.
WILL CONTINUE SELLING OFF BY
Public Auction,
CAMERAW THE BALANCE OF THEIR STOCK, ON
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer Hongkong, October 6, 1834
Intimations.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CACHONGKONG,
1698
In the Matters of CHARLES MULEOD OFF, PETER C. SORENSEN, GEORGE EDMUNDS DOOREY CHARLES TANSON, and OSAKI (Japanese woman), late of Victoria, Hongong, Deceased real d
uppy Tendere for the DOCKING, LEANING, 3pm
MOLVER,
PANG, &o. of VERTELA. The ENGINE WORK in connection with the Dockyard are austs and possess all the person 2. CO. 5. N. Co.'s Office,
CINEKES necessary appli ance for REPAIRS to SHIPS and MÍLOHINERY,
HOLME, RINGER & Co. Nagasal March, 1884
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR SHANGHAI.
A
A The Steamship
Yanglates
645
Superintendent.
1098
Hongkong, October 4, 1834, INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA
The Co. & Stearishap,
-tauran
Capt. Bra Cavis, will be
doratsbel for the above
Ports ou THURSDAY, the 16th Instant, st 3pm.
This Steamer has supane First-olabia Captain F. SCHULTZ, will Passenger Accommodation specially con be despatched for the structed to meet the requirements of tropical Instant, at Noon above Pot on WEDNESDAY, the 9th climates
For Freight or Passage, apply to
STEMSSEN & Co Hongkong, October 1, 1884. IGI INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAL (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates
for CHEF00, TIENTSIN, NEW CHWANG, HANKOW and Ports on
the YANGTSZE,BEZEY
The Co.'t Stasmakip
Booksing, Captain Hose, will be despatched as above on EDNESDAY, the 8th Inster, at 3 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to k
JARDINE MATHESON & Co.,
General Managera Hongkong, October 6, 1884 1685
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANG TUESDAY THURSDAY & SATURDAY NEXT TV situs of an order of the Hororable THE CHINA & MANILA SIFAMSHIP
CONTÓRATION, A
Agents Tring the Low,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager
Hongkong, September 11, 18841599
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED ( zporzENT OF Bonus ron, THA Yaan 1985.
DERR in the above Coll pany, are requested to Foresina the gued with a List of their Gouris butions for the year ending dist Desember ask in Order that the DISTRIBUTION
ITH Reference to the above, BUSI-Like PROFITA reserved for GoNTRIBUTORS | Y288: all be Commented on the may be arranged. Katuns not rendered,
the Thirty coe will be adjusted by the Company, and
NOSUSY & HEATGRÀI BANKENE
FUNTASTIATIE 772, 971) HD 11TH SPECTIVELY, WHEN THEY WILL OFFER
The Gentlemen's Tailoring and Quifittin Departments, comprising ·
SCOTCH and ENGLE TWEEDS and FLANNELS in rat lengths; COATINGS, DOCKS and DRILLS.
WHITE and COLOURED SHIRTS, COLLARS UNDERVESTS,
PANTS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, TIES, ECARVES, do de, der
JARDINE,
1834
716
LATHESON &
Hongkong, August 15, 1884,
1873
Hongkong, Octuber 3, 1883:
VICTORIA RXCHANGE
WASHING BOOKS,
the Carey Justice made This Day in the above Matters, Notice is hereby given that the CREDITORS of the above Patates are hereby required to send in their CLAIMS to the Undersigned, on or before the 2nd day of November not
EDW J. ACKROYD, Registrar REGISTRY, SUPREME COURT And Gotober, 1884.
COMPANY LIMITED
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY
The Ca's Steamship Captain TALBOT, will þe despatched for the shove Ports on THURSDAY the 9th Instant, at
107 For Freight or Pange, apply to
RUSBELL & Ver
Hungaong, Detober 6, 1884
UNION LIVE
HONGKONG STEAM LAUNDRY COM- PANY, LIMITED. CHAREHOLDERS are
requested to bend in their POTESIONAL ÜRETIPFIVĀTES ZO the Undersigned, by the 15th Instant, li Order that they may be EXCHANGED for 100 FULLY PAID UP SOBIT
All Comtaunications to the Company, on
y and after the 1st of October next, should
FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIKIO.
*
180
Captain FRAKER, da on
or about the 1st October
be addressed to Mr. ALEKANDER BA, next, will have immediate dispatch for the (If English unit Ukinem,) da%3ET DRI
Mangur, at the Works, Bowrington FASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the am of Ladies and Gentiene can, DOT be had at this Office Prion, meh
CHINA MAIL Office
WILLIAM LEQUE, Acting Secretary, Hongkong, Salouber 2, 1884.
rahove Fort
For Freight or Passager apply to
RUSSELL & Co 1168 Hongkong, September 24, 1881
Fer Freight or Passago, apply
JARDINE. MATHESON & Co
General Managera Hongkong, October, 6, 1834, 1696 FOR LONDON FTA 8UEZ CANAL
The Steamalup
15
Captain Farioz, vill ta despatched as, above of
ot about the 28th Instant
This Steamon has superior Acecbeds tion for Passengers, and carries a Doctor and Stewardess
For Freight or Passage, sply to dis
JARDINE MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, October 6, 1
Sailing Vessels,
KUR NEW YORK The 3/3 IAmerican Ship
ZAZIE Aimster, will landi her5 bore Fort, and will
RUSSELL &20 Hongkong, September 18, 1884.
RAVE
Ship
Bowl Master, will food here the above, Fert, and will
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.. Hongkong, September 6, 1884. 1401 FOR SAN FRANCISCO CRAFT! The 3/3 L.1.1 British Ship
Forest King LOCKHART, Master, will ad here for the above Part mnd
will has quick despatch
Fraight, apply bá
RUSSELL & COT Hongkong, August 9, 1884
ไ