VOL. XLI. No. 6720,
The China Mail.
AGERS FOR THE CHINA MALL,
LONDON:—F, Algan, 11 & 12, Clemonu'à
號七月二年五十八百八千一英
Bank
Lane, Lombard Street, E. C. Group" THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
STREET & Co., 30, Carnhill. GORDON
& Gozon, Ludgate Girona, E.C. BATES HENDY & O., 37, Walbrook, B.C. SAMUEL DRAUGS & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-GALLIER &
PRINCE, 36, Rue Tacfeyetle, Paria, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 21. Purk
Row AUSTRALIA, TASMANTA, AND NEW ZEALAND: -Gouson & Gorus, 'Mel- bourne and Sydawy, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally :-BEAN BLACK, Sun Frun- cisco.
CORFORATION, LIMFIED.
Incorporated in London on 18th July, 1884, under the Compaines Acts 1865, to 1883.)
LONDON BANKERS: UNION BANK OF LONDON, Ld. BANK OF SCOTLAND, LONDON.
RAT
FOSITH,
DATES or IstenRST ALLOWED on De-
At 3 months' uolice $ % per Anguin.
1%
11
13
12
11
SINGAPORE, STRAFTS, &c. :—SATLE Å Co., Squire, Singapore. C. HINSZEN & Co., Manila. OHINA: Macao, More A. A. DE My be carut on application.
Chremeest Accounia kopts en Terms which:
& Co.
Swatow, QOLLOK &
On.
Amay, WILSON, NICHOLAS & No. Feochew, Hapon & Co. Shanghai, LANE, URA Wrash & Co., and KELLY & WAISE. Yokuhuma, Laxe, CRAW- FORD & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL,..
RESERVE FUND,..
EVERY row. EQUALIZATION OF DIVIDENDA
RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO-"
PRIZTORS,..
..$7,500,000 ..$4,400,000
8 490,000
$7,500,000
COURT OF DIKKUTORS. Chairman, I. MEWES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. P. D. SASOON, C. D. BOTTOMLEY, M. GROrz, Ezq,
Eoq.
H. HOPFIUS, Esq. H. DALRYMPLE, Hon. W. KESWICE.
Esq.
W. H. FOXAS, Ej.
A. Melva, Esq. M. E, SABOON, E
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong,...THOMAS JAUHION, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai..........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and Chinty
►
Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED. Current Deposit Account at the rate
Q on
balance.
For Fixed Deposits:---
1 12
17
17
19
For 3 months, 3 per cent, por annan.
1 6 P par ccat. 5 por seat.
LOCAL BILLA DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, August 25, 1884.
R
NOTICE.
143
ULES OF THE HONGKONG
SAVINGS' BANK.
1-The business of the abova Bank will
bo conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong Business hours on wook-days, 10 to 9: Saturdays, 10 'bo 1.
The Aasols of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation will forus a direct security for the repay
of auma deposited in the above Bank. 3.-Sams less than $1, or more than $250)
ment
at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than $1,500 in any one year, -Deposits may be on behalf of relations,
of trusts, &o., in addition to the deposi- tor's own account, B-Persons desirous of saving sama less than a dollar may do so by fixing clean ten-dent stamps to a form to be obtained at the Bank or at the Post Office. When the form is presented ton alean stamps the depositar will
credited one dollar. 6--Depositors in the Savings Bank having their credit may at $100 or more at their
option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor- poration on fixed deposit for 12 months at-5 per cent. annum interest. 7-Deposits may be forwarded from the Ports by means of clean, Hongkong Postage Stamps of any values. B-Interest at the rate of 3 per cent, per sanum will be allowed to depositors on their daily balanceE.
per
B. HERBERT,
Manager. Hongkong, September 15, 1884.
1556
Notice of Firm.
NOTICE
B. B. DALTON SAYLE was Ad-
Mmitted a PARTNER in my Business
from the 1st Instant, and the Name or Style of the Firm in future will be W, R LOXLIT Go
W. R. LOXLEY, Hongkong, January 13, 1885.
Intimations.
70
BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
·CORPORATION.
Established
February,
1845.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1885.
For Sale.
JUST
LANDE D.
EX GLENEARŃ.
OUR NEW MAKE
OF
ENGLISH
BOOTS AND SHOES.
TA
Hongkong, January 24, 1885.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
EX STEAMSHIP AGAMEMNON,
W.POWELL & Co.
ABLE LINENS,
SHEETINGS, COUNTERFANBS. TOWELS, and BATH BLANKETS. Cheap Colonel TABLE CLOTHS. LACK CURTAINS. MOSQUITO
NET.
NOTICE is hereby given at the Or-Horrock's Los CLOTHS. NOTICE V SIRTING of the
Oxford SHIRTINGS.
SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION White and Coloured FLANNEL. will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong,Navy Blue and White SERGES. on SATURDAY, the 28th day of February Cotton and Lene BED TICKS. current, at 11.20 'Clock u.my for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Cours of Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1884.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chist Manager. Hongkong, February 5, 1885.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
200
NREGISTER SHARES of this OTICE is hereby given that the
CORPORATION will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 28th February current (both days elusive) during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Hongkong, February 6, 1885,
VICTORIA HOTEL, Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
210
S extensive and well-appointed establishment, sitreated in one of the most central and airy positions in the Colony and commanding a splendid rew
almost the entire herbour and within Are minutes walk of the principal Co- ernment Liffices (induding the Post Office), Hanks, &c., has recently been much eaturged and improved and is now one of the principal Hotels in the place, The Rooms are spacious, well ventilated and have just been refurnished in most comfortable and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far Bust.
The accommodation and service of every kind will be found to be of the best des cription.
An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spa- cious, large Dining Hall.
The Hotel also contains handsome and comfortable réception, Reading, Billiard und Smoking Rooms.
The Hold is unsurpassed for comfort, con
venience and quick service. Continental languages are spoken.
NES#18 DORARJEE AND HING KEE, PESTRITTOES, Hongkong, September 15, 1884,
1559
D. K. GRIFFITH & Co. "ANUFACTURERS OF THE LONDON
ÆRATED WATERS,
Have REMOVED from the BEACONSFIELD ARCADE to larger Fromises 1, DUDDELL STREET, Where they continue to Supply!
WATRE,
""
17
LEMONADE, GINGERALL,
9. Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with Pass-Book which most be pre- sented with each payment or with- drawal. Depositors must not make any entries themselves in their Pasa- Books but should send them to be SODA written up at least twice a year, about Tosta the beginning
ning of January and begin-SELTZER
SARGAPARILLA IN
At the same Moderate Charges.
D. K. GRIFFITH, Proprietor,
wing of 10-Covers containing Pass-Books, Re-
gistered Letters containing Stamps or other Remittances, and gaterally, cor- respondence as to the business of the Bank will, if marked On Hongkong Earings Bank Business, be forwarded free of Postage or Registration Fees by the various British Post Office în Hongkong and China 11.Withdrawals may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the depositor or his duly appointed agent, and the production of his Pasa-Book are exsury.
RASPSZERTADE,
&u, &c., &
1246
Hongkong, July 28, 1884,
NOTICE.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION IN LIQUIDATION.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORA.
ALL HOLDERS of NOTES of the 12.-All documents connected with the TION (HONGKONG BRANER), are hereby business of the Bavings Bank are requested to present them to the Liquids. exempt from stamp duty,
For the HONGKONG & Sharonai BayKING
CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, April 26, 1884.715
TENNIS BATH and BALIS, ORIENTAL LACIZE
Hongkong, February 7, 1885.
Intimations.
HONGKONG FLOWER SHOW.
HE THIRTESYTH ANNUAL EXHIBI-
TION will be held in the BOTANIO
GARDEN on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 12th and 18th February, 1885.
All EXBIRITS Host be antored not Istør than the 10th Instant; and Pists in Pors should be sent on the 11th Iustant.
Admission:--First Day, $1; Second Day, 20 Cenia.
Tickets for the First Day may to obtained from Musara. Land, Chawrond & Co.
Schedules of Frizes can be obtained from
CHARLES FORD, Hon. Scoretary, Hongkong, February 2, 1885.
DENTISTRY.
FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP.
MODERATE.FRES
MR. WONG TAI-FONG, Surgeon Dentist,
168
(FORMEILLY ARTIULED APPRENTICE AND LAT- THELY ASSISTANT TO DR. ROGERS,)
A
T the urgent request of his Earopens and American patiants and friends, 130 has TAKEN THE OFFICE formerly oc
cupied by Dr. Roueas,
No. 1, DUDDELL STREET.
CONSULTATION FREE..
Perfect adjustment of ARTIFICIAL TEKTU by Atmospheric Suction without pain or Discount to missionaries HATS.inconvenience.
A Assortiment of FANCY Beaus. Ladice' Black Sux GLOVES Now POMPADOUR PRINTS. Ladies' UNDERCLOTHING. Scarboro' TRÁVELLING TRUNKS. Gentlonson's Black & Coloured FELT
WATERPROOF ODars. Courier, Hand and Gladstone
Do.
Do.
BAGS,
Di.
SHIRTS and COLLARS,
Du.
HOSTERY of all Kinds,
Do
BATH DRAWERS.
Do.
RAGE SCARYS all Coloura.
218
ROBERT LANG & Co.,
and families.
Solo Addrom,
1, DUDDELL STREET, (Next to the New Oriental Bank.) Hongkong, January 12, 1885,
грава
NOTICE
66
MITSU BISHI MAIL 8,5, Qo. having taken over the NAGASAKI DOCK. SLIT and ENGINEERING WORKS, are now prepared to Dock, and
Tailors, Hatters, Shirtmakers & General Outfitters, KEPAIR VESSELS, at moderate terms.
QUEEN'S ROAD (OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL;.
HATS.
A large assort- ment of Christy's Felt Hats, always in Stock in all the newest styles.
90:
CLOTHING.
Tweeds.
Coatings.
Trouserings.
Serges,
Flannels.
SHIRTS. Having completed our arrangements we can now make to order White Dress Shirts, equal to home manufacture.
HOSIERY, SCARFS, TIES, HANDKERCHIEFS,
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Hongkong, January 6, 1885.
Intimations.
Intimations.
33
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY,
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SILAREHOLDERS.
THE Sixteenth
LIMITED.
HE Fourth Ordinary Annual MEET- ING of SHAREHOLDERS will be
פון!
of SHAREHOLES? MEETING held at the Orries of the Company, No. 7,
in the Com- pany will be hold at the Company's OFFICE,
No. 45, Queen's Itead, Victoria, at Tazer,
O'Clock in the Aftorrison of TUESDAY, the 24th February instant, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts, and the Report of the Directors for the year ending 31st December, 1881.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 24th | Instant, both days inclusiva,
By Omier
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, February 1, 1885,
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK
COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
201
Queen's Road Central, at 12 o'Ĉlock, Noen, on FRIDAY, the 20th February, 1855, to
receive a Statement of Accounts of the Con
pany to the 31st December, 1884, and the Report of the General Managers, also to discuss any matters that may be competently brought before the Meeting
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be OLOSED from the 9th to the 20th Instant, both days inclusive! ·
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers: Hongkong, February 2, 1885.
102
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Sixteenth Ordinary Annual MEET THE
ING of SHAREHOLDERS in the aboya Company will be held at the OFFICES THE Ordinary Yostly MEETING off the Company, No. 7. Onsen's Road, at SHAREHOLDERS will be hold in 12 o'Olosk, Noon of SATURDAY, the 23th the Orices of the Company, No. 14, February instant, to receive a Statement of Praya Central, on TUESDAY, the 24th Accounts to the alat December,
1884, the February, at 3.30 p., for the purpose of Report of the General Managers, and to receiving the Report of the Directors, and elect a Consulting Committee and Auditore. Statement of Accounts to 31st December, The Transfer BOOKS of the Company 1884.
will bə ÚLOSED from the 15th to the 28th day of February instant, both days included.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General ManugETS, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
507 Hongkong, February 5, 1985.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from TUESDAY, the 10th, to Tresnar, the 24th February, both days
inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
· Suretary. Hongkong, January 28, 1885.
173
| HONGKONG, CANTON AND MAÇAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of & PER CLNT. or $4.50 per SHABE, declared at the Ordinary Half-Yearly Meeting of
Shareholders held This Day, will be Payable CORPORATION on and after TO-MURROW (THURSDAY), the 5th Insunt.
at the Horoove And Silanghai Banking
Shareholders are requested to apply at
TORE of the Bank, when they will be given the Orries of the Company for WARRANTY,
in Notes dentate of the value of ↑
the
deposited."
HOLDERS of Nors will be required to Furnish to the LIQUIDATORS. of the Bank, anobedule in duplicate, giving the date of fastia, Number and Amount of engh Note produced.
Forms of Schedule may be had on appli- cation at the OFFICE of the ORIENTAL BANK TITH Raference to the above, BUSI-CORPORATION, Queen's Road, Hongkong. WNESS will be Commsboud en the
MAY, 1884.
For the "HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, April 25, 1664
716
For the ÕPPICIAN LIQUIDATOR
THE
By Order of the Board of Directors,.
I. ARNOLD, Secretary, Hongkong, February 4, 1885.
202
WILLIAM DOLAN, SATL-MAKER & SHIP-CHANDLER, 32, PRATA ÜLKERAL
ORIENTAL, BAX CORPORATION, CONTROL AMERIONY
By his Attorneys,
J. MELVILLE MATSON
H. HOWARD TAYLOR.
Hongkong, Angust 2, 1884,
1285
DUCKS, "HEMP CANVAS,
OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS, &&0, 60, Hongkong, May 1, 1882,
250
THE TEST OF TIME
Has been applied to Area's Pals, and they have bara li well. For more thaa farlyysŽE they have had a world-wide popularity, rivaled by no other pargesive medicle.
ATER'S FILLS do not induce constipative TR- action, er have a weakening effect, common falls of other cathartics, but thoroughly yet mildly cleanga the bowels, and etirmilato Bad trengthen all the digestive and seatinjakery
organs
Ayer's Pills
Caro Indiggauce and Constipation, and pre- vent many severe and efter fatal maladies caused by these dieordera.
For Bomach, Liyar, and Kidney dincaseme symptoms of which are Skin Disorders, Barning and Weight in Jue Stomach, Diczicons, Headaches, Fool Breath, Billous Fever and Colic, Pains In the stomach, sido, and hack, Dropašval Swallings, ele there le no rellef a prompt and carain # ATEN'S FALLS. They are of
Terrion in the cure of Plans,
At bousehold remedy they have no quel Many a big doctor's bill has been mayed by a
may doss of AYEN'S FILLA.
PREPARED Nr
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co. Lowell, Hess: Bold by all Druggists.
Agents for
HONGKONG, CHina and ManilA.
A. H. WATSON & Co.
SAILOR'S HOME.
NY Cast-off
The DOCK in one of the largest and best in the East, being 431 feet long and 80 feet broad, and having a depth of water on blocks at spring tides of 27 fest and nesp tides 22 feet.
The SHOPS contain Machine-tools of all descriptions and compound Engines up to
1,000 horse power. To heaviort-ofas of work can be undertaken at the shortest
notice.
Powerful lifting SHEARS are being erected.
For further Particulars, apply to
H. J. H. TRIPP, Agoat,
Hongkong, December 18, 1884.
K
8 INC KEE & Co., SHIP'S COMPRADORES, STEVEDORES,
AND <
GENERAL STOREKEEPER3,
2135
EEP on HAND and FOR SALE,
well Assorted OINAR's STORES, AND COAL OF ALL KINDS. Shipping supplied at the Shortest Notico with all Kinds of BALLAST and FRESH PROVISIONS, at Dioderats charges. No. 3, POTPINGER STREET,
HONGKONG,
Hongkong, January 16, 1885.
91
Thirteenth Volume of the 'CHINA REVIEW.'
No
W R e ad y.
No. 3.VoL XIII.
---OF THE-
'CHINA REVIEW'
CONTAINS-
The Six Great Chancellors of Ta'in. The Ningpo Dialect.
A Sketch of Formosa.
The Life of Koxinga.
Notices of Now Books. Notes and Queries:--
The First King of Cores. Zinc Mines in Yunnan, Official Barbarities. Consumption of Balt Silk for the Imperial Household Tangusian Tribes.
The Classic of Filial listy. The Laos of Chin
Precedence
Kashgaria,
Designation of Buddhist Temples.
Kwangtung v. Canton,
Loochoo.
Chineso Cash...
Finals.
The Term Arsaces.
Bactria and Parthia.
Errata. Replies
A Chinese rendering for • Fathom..'
to some Queries and Sugges tions.
Books Wanted, Exchanges, &c. To Contributore.
Hongkong, February 5, 1885.
Not Responsible for Debte.. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Oren of the following Vessels, during their stay in Honghong Harbour---**
[
FURKESE ABBEY, American barqna, Capt. J. T. Marcy.Adúrason, Bell & Co.
GODDELL, American barque, Capt. Wm. R. Bagan Adamson, Bell & Co.
Ino, German barque, Captain G. Höckel- mann. Wieler & Co.
INVINCIBLE, American alip, Capt. J. 8. Feargns Skewer-Order.
IRABEL, British barque, Captain Josaph Howie,essageries Maritimes.
JESSIE OSBORNE, British ship, Captain J. Wilson--Carlowitz & Co.
PROPONTIS, British steamer, Captain G.
A PAPERS will the Book of Hossio, Arhoid, Karters &
at the Sailor's Home, West Point
Hongkong, July 26, 1676,
SAMAK, American abip, Capt. Oliver Q. Jonts.-Adamson, Bell & Co.
日三十月二十年申甲
THE
Entertainment.
HE GAIETY COMPANY.
Sale Proprietor, - GEO. NORVILLE,
FROM
THE THEATRE Royal, Caloutta ; and
THE GAIETY TUBATRE, Bombay.
l'atrons:
1. R. H. Tuz DUKE AND DUCCESS, of Connaught. His Excellency The MARQUES of Ripon, His Excellency Sir James FragusSON,
&o.,
dic. &o.,
WILL IF POSSIBLE GIVE TWO PERFORMANCES, en-route, for Shanghai.
THE FIRST PERFORMANCE, will be GILARET'S CLANSICAL COMEDY, untitled
PRICE, $2 PER MONTH, -
Mails.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE, DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, FORT. SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS SEA PORTS
OF BRAZIL, AND LA PLATA; ALSO BORDEAUX, LE HAVRE, DUNKIRK, LONDON AND ANTWERP.
ON TUESDAY, the 10th February.
1885, at Neon, the Company'e 3.8. DJEMNAH, Cominandant LEQUERRE, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Fort for the
PYGMALION & GALATEA. above places.
A
AT THE
SECOND PERFORMANCE, will be presented HUSBAND IN CLOVER,
And the
ORIENTAL BURLESQUE
BROWN & THE BRAHMINS. Full Particulars will be duly announced on the arrival of the Company.
The Plan of the Theatre may be seen and Soats secured at MessIY KELLY & WALSH'Ss.
Hongkong, Dooomber 31, 1894.
Shipping.
Steamers.
207€
FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK.
THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
The Company's Steamer Monglus, Captain P. H. ForF, will be despatched for this
above Ports on SUNDAY, the 8th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agents.
Cargo and Sperie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and no- cepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted until Noon.
Cargo will bo reooived on beard until 4 p.m., Specia and Parcels until 8 pm, on the 9th February, 1885. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.)
Contante and value of Packages are ro- quired.
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.
ני ו
G. or CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, January 20, 1885.
U. S.-MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
170
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,
THE U. S. Mall Steamship CITY OF NEW YORK will be despatelied for Seh. Francisco, via Yokohama, on TUES- DAY, the 10th February, at 3 p.m., the United States, taking Passengers and Freight for Japan,
And Burps.
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokohams and other Japane Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantio and Inland Cities of the United States, via Over latad
Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to porta in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and 213 connecting Steamers.
Hongkong, February 6, 1885.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ QANAL.
The Steamship
Glencoe,
Captain Duxe, will be We despatched as above on MONDAY, the 9th Instant, at 3 p.m.
This Stoner has superior Accommoda- tion for Passengers, and carries a Doctor and a Stewardicza.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
215
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, February 6, 1885. THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Zafiro, Captain Tamor, will be despatched for the above Port on MONDAY, the 9th Inst., at 6 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers.
214
Hongkong, February €, 1885.
STEAM TO SINGAPORE, PENANG AND BOMBAY.
The P. & O. & N. O'
Steamship
Kashgar
will leave for the above
place on TUESDAY, 10th Instant, at 3 p..
A. MOIVER.
Superintendent. r.&O. AN. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, February 5, 1885.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trana-Atlantic lines of Steamers,
RAITAN PASSAGE-Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within six months, will allowed a discount within one year, an allowance of 10% will of 20% from Rutumn Fare; if tombarking be made from Return Fare. Pre-Paid Re- turn Passage Ordata, available for one year, will be issued at a Discount of 25 % from Return Fare. These allowances do not apply to through fares from China and Japan to Furope.
Froight will be received on board until pin. the day previous to sailing, Purcel
to
Packages will be received at the cffico until 5 p.m., same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; valus of suine is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo destined to ports beyoud San FranCIRCO should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addrossed to the Collector
of Chistoms at San Francisco,
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 50A, Queen's Road Central,
F. E. FOSTER,
Agent. Kongkong, January 26, 1885,
STE
148
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID,
205 | MALTA, GIBRALTAR, MARSEILLES,
BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON;
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Achilles, Capt. ANDERSON, will be despatched as above on
WEDNESDAY, the lith Instant-
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, February 6, 1885.
Sailing Vessels.
ALEO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA.
N.B.-Cargo can be taken on through Billa of Lading for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, TRIESTE, HAM BURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON. THE PENINSOLAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATUS COMPANY'S Steam-ship HYDASPES, Captain" SERIVENZA, with 211 Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON, A BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL, on TUESDAY, tho 17th February, at 4 p.m.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 100 A 1 British Ship
Western. Monarch, ECHSEN, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will
I have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Cargo will be received on board until 10 au, on the day of sailing,
Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Offic until 10 am. on the day of railing.
Silk and
Valuables for Europe will be. transhipped at Colombo: Tea and Gen oral Cargo for London wil be conveyed- pis Bombay without transhipment, atriving one week later than by the ordinary direct
ronte via Colombo.
For further Particules, regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply to the 33 PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL BIKAM NAVIGA-
TION COMPANY'S Office, Hongkong.
Contents and Value of Packages ara The
shipment, required to be declared prior to
are particularly requested to
and conditions of the Com pote Que pany Black Bills of Lading.
Pamengora desirous of insuring their bag. gaga can do so on application at the Com pany's Office
RUSSELL & Ou Hongkong, January 5, 1885.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 33 L. 1.1. American Ship
Commodore, BLANCHARD, Master, will lord here for the above Part, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
198 Hongkong, February 3, 1885.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.)
The American Barque
Coloma
G. M. Novus, Master, wilt load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents
Hongkong, January 27, 1885,
Thippet ruis
NB.This Steamer takes Cargo and Pass
sengers for MABERILLES,
A. MOLVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, Febrary 5, 1885.
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NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned, Austs of the above Company, are authorized to Insura against FIRE at Current Rates.
GILMAN & Co.
THE
Hongkong, January 1, 1898.