VOL. XLI No. 6817.
The China Mail.
AGENTS FOR THỆ CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F, ALBAR, 11 & 12, Clement's
Lane, Lombard Street, B. C. Gros STREET & Co., 30, Chill. GoORDON &Goren, Ludgate Circus, E. BATES Haec & Co., 57, Walbrook, E.O SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. PARIS AND EUROPE:-AMEDEI PRINCE
& Co. 36. Rue Lafayette, Puris. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 21, Park
Мезо
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-Gouson & Garmi, Mel- bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generallyBRAN & BLACK, San Fra
Cisco. BINGAPORE, STRAITS, &.-SAYLE &
Co., Squire, Singapore. C. HEINSSEN & Co., Manila.
Intimations.
Established
February, 1845.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 1985.
For Sale.
號三月六年五十八百八千一英
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
INVITE the attention of their Customers to the following NEW GOODS, which they are now showing in their FuRNISHING DEPARTMENT,
WANTED.
EXPERIENCED PORTUGUESE ABANK for a MERSANT'S OPTICE, apply by lettur to
'P. A c/o. China Mail OFFICA
890 Hongkong, May 29, 1885.
J
NOTICE
OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION. COMPANY,
--IN LIQUIDATION,
CHINA-Macao, Mosari A. A. DE MELKA FIMPErry and FINAL RETURN
·Co.
& Co. Swalow, QULLOH & Co.
NICHOLLS & Amay, WILSON, Faashow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, LANK, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH.
Yokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co., and KELLY & Co.
Banks.
NOTICE.
ROLES OF THE HONGKONG
SAVINGS, BANK.
1.The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and
Shanghai, 18th May, 1885. CAPITAL and ACCUMULATIONS at the Rate of ONE TAEL (TI. 1) per SHARE, will be made to Shareholders of Record, Payable at the Office of the Liquida tors, on MONDAY, the 1st June next.
WARRANTS
will then be delivered by the Undersigned to Shareholders or their law. ful representatives on presentation and surrender of Share Certificates.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company
are now CLOSED.
418
By Order,
.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Liquidators.
WILLIAM DOLAN,
Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their SAIL-MAKER & SHIP-CHANDLER,
premises in Hongkong. Business hours
on week-dags, 10 to 3: Suurdaye, 10
JL.
2-Same less than $1, or more than $350
No
at one time will not be received. dopoeitor may deposit more than $2,500 in sny one year.
3-Depositors in the Savings Bank having
$100 or more as their credit may at their option trarafor the same to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cur- fixed deposit for 12 months paration
5
5 per cent. per annum interest. 4.Interest at the rute of St per cont. per sanum will be allowed to depositors on their daily balances. 5.Each Depositor will be supplied gratis
22, PRATA CENTRAL
OTAVILA HOPE, AMERICAN YOTTON DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS.
OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS,'
CORK JACKETS,
Hongkong, May L. 1882
THE
NOTICE,
IN
Madras Muslin Curtains with border and Antique Furniture Laces, in different
widths dade, beautifully coloured, in art and designs.
Nottingham and Applique Lace Curtains, 3.
to 5 yards long, in now designe
A large assortment of Laco Counterpanca
and Antimacassars.
A
Novelties in Antimactesara, in Chenille,
Tinsel and Embroidered SBk. splendid assortment of Tapestry and Plash
Table Covers. Tapestry
Tingel Novelties in Coloured Linen Table Covers,
agel and Embroidered Plush 5 o'clock Tea Table Covers,
Tiffin and Sideboard Cloths, Novelties in Faucy Coloured and White D'ayleys. 'Empress' and 'Mitchelino' Toilet Quilts,
entirely new akca, with beautifully coloured centres and borders. Fancy Coloured and White Toilet Covers, A splendid stock of Damask Table Linon
and Napkins.
Every description of Household Liunen and
Drapery.
Silk Furniture Plushes and Boman Satias,
in art shades.
In every possible
Utrecht Velvets in all shades. Fancy Trellis Fringes Chenille Art Fringes
Tassel & Ball Fringos
Crotonne&Daisy Fringes Tinsel & Plush Edgings
of
combination colourings, Buit ablo for Crownl
and Faucy Work, Mantel Borders, &c., &c., &v.
Oords and Tassela for Cushions and Fancy
work in all colorings.
Gobelin Tapestry, & Crape Oretonnes, in
now designs.
Reversible Borderod Cretonnes in new
designs.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
OURSE, DISTANCE, AVERAGE SPEED TABLES,
AND
FROM
LONDON, via The SDEZ CANAL, TO INDIA, CHINA, JAPan, &o, VARIOTA. OTHER TABLES AND NOTES,
WITH
BY
W. A. GULLAND,
A large assortment of Cretemes at 25 cents To be obtained at the
per yard.
Colored Cambrics and Glazed Chintzes. Kensington Carpots, seamless, bordered,
fringed, and reversible:-Those Carpetá! are woven in one piece without scam,
housed on either side, are inespen- y and suitable, for eamer use, cal be had in many sizes." Persian and Indian Carpets and Rugs. Sold! Comfort Swing Chairs, Solace Re-
clining Chairs.
Canvas Hammock Chairs, Folding Tennia
Chaira and Camp Stook. Children's American Chairs, forming Table- Clair, Low-Chair, Carriage, and Rocker;- a most suitable present for schild. Woven-wire folding Co, a delightfully
Quel Rod for Summer.
Corner and Square Whatnots, Black and Gold Gipsy Tables, 22.00 osch, a splendid assortment of Mirror and Plush brackets.
Brass & Iron Bodstonds & Children's Cots,
in all Sizes.
1475
*OHINA MAIL' OFFICE. · Mera, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co" FALCONER & Co. Hongkong, September 2, 1894.
FOR SALE.
ULES M UM M
CHAMPAGNE, Quarts.............$20 par Case of 1 doz Pinta... .....$21 H 11 21 Dubon Frères & de Gernon & Co.'s
&
Oo.
BORDEAUX CLARETS AND
WHITE WINES.
WHISKY,-$7 per Case of 1 dos Baxtor's Celebrated Barley' Breo"
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 1884.
NOW PUBLISHED.
1187
Woven-wire & Excelsior Spring Mattres- BUDDHISM AND POPULAR
ses in all sizes.
Estimates for Covering Bundture and Furnishing throwkout.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, May 29, 1885.
25€
HE MITSU BISHI MAIL S.S. Co. having taken over the NAGASAKI DOCK. SLIP And ENGINEERING WORKS, are now prepared to Dock and
with a Pass-Book which must be pre- REPAN VESSELS, at moderate terms. sonted with cash payment or with- drowat. Depositors must not wake
The DOCK is one of the largest and
any entries themselves in their Paar-best in the East, being 431 feet long and Books but should send them to be
89 foot broad, and having a depth of water written up at least twice a year, about on block at spring tides of 27 feat and the
beginning of January and begin-nap sides 22 foot. ning of
July.
the Bank if masked On Lengkong Savings Bank Business is forwarded free by the various British Post Olbees in Hongkong and China.
-Ousrespondence as to the business of
7.Withdrawals may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the depositor or his daly appointed agent, and the production of his Pasa-Book
are necessary.
For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Masagor.
Hongkong, May, 1885.
784
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK
CORPORATION, LIMITED...
REGISTERED OFFICE,
40, TSBLADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.
BRANCHES :
In India, China, Japan and the Colonies. THE
HE Bank serves Money on Deposit, buys and sells Bills of Exchange, issues Loiters of Credit, forwards Bills for Collection, and transacts Banking and Agency Business generally on leems to bo had on application.
H. A. HERBERT,
Manager, Hongkong Branch.
Hongkong, May 20, 1885.
ARG
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
PAILUT CAPITAL, autos
RESERVE FUNU
.$7,500,000 ..@4,400,000
HESERVE FOR EQUALIESTION) $ 400,DOO
$7,500,000
OF DIVIDENDS,... quanto RESERVA LIABILITY OF Pro-
PRIETORS,....**
Cour of Dectors. Chairman-Hon. T. D. Sassoor. Deputy Chairman-A. Molven, Esq. Q. D. BOTTOMLEY, M. GROTE, Esq.
Esq.
H. HOPPIUS, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE, Hon. W. KESWICK,
A.P. Esq.
MOEWEY, Esq. V. H. FORBES, Esq. E. E. SASSOON, Esq.
CHIEY MANAGER. Hongkong,.....THOMAS JACKSON, Esq. MANAOKE. Shanghai EwEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
The SHOPS contain Machine-tools of all descriptions and compound Engines up to 1,000 horsepower. The heavinet-class of work can he undertaken at the shortest Dotice
Powerial lifting SHEARS are being erected.
For further Particulars, apply to
H.-J. H, TRIPP, Agent
Hongkong, December 18, 1884. 2135
CHAS. J. GAUPP & Co., Chramometer. Watch & Clock Matera, Jewellers, Gold & Silversmithe. NAUTICAL SCIENT
SCIENTIFIC AND
METEOROLOGICAL
INSTRUMENTS. VOIGTLANDERS CELE
CELEBRATED ULARS AND TELESCOPES.
BINOCULARS
ROBERT LANG & Co.,
ITS HISTORICAL
ASPECTS,
BY
ERNEST J. ETTEL, PH.D., TUZING. TILIRD EDITION. REVED, WITH ADDITIONS.
889
Price,
$1.50. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, August 30, 1881.
Tailors, Hatters, Shirtmakers & General Outfitters, QUEEN'S ROAD (OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL).
EX LATE ARRIVALS,
ན་
NDIA GAUZE and BALBRIGGAN SINGLETS.
COTTON, MERINO and LISLE THREAD BOSK
SUMMER SCARFS, TIES and ALGOSY BRACES.
SINGLE and DoURLY TERAI HATS, STRAW HATS.
Carry's and ELWOOD'S BLACK and Des FELT HATS. TOWELS and BATH BLANKETS, an Sizes.
BATHING DRESSES and DEAWERS.- LAMB's ̈ ́WOOL CHOLERA BELTS:
A Special Lut of GENTLEMEN's POCKET HANDKERCHIEFS, SZU6 per Dozen,
Hongkong, May 23, 1885.
RITORIE'S LIQUID AND OTHER COMPASSES,New
ADMIRALTY & IMRAY CHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS.
English SILVER & ELECTRO-PLATED WARE: Christolle & Co.'s ELECTRO-PLATED WARE GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY, in greaty variety. DIAMONDS
A
AND m
DIAMOND JEWELLERY, Splendid Collection of the Latest LONDON PATTERNS, at very moderate prioca. 742
VICTORIA HOTEL, Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong. THIS extensive and well appointed. establishment, situated in one of the -most-central-and-airy positions in the Colony and commanding a splendid cic of almost the entire hartuar and within five minutes' walk of the principal Com ernment Offices (including the Post (iffice), Banks, da, has recently
enlarged
and imuroved and is now one of the principal Hotels in the place.
been
The Rooms are spacious, well witituted
aux has just bem refurnished in g most comfortable and handsome manner? mited to the requirements of the For East.
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 citus, large Dining Hall.
The Hotel also contains handsome and comfortable reception, Heading, Billiard and making
Коптя.
The Hotel is unsurpassed for comfort, con-
erience and quick service.
N Current Deposit Account at the rate Continental languages are spoken.
O Carpont Deposit Account at the late
balance.
For Fixed Deposits:--
For 3 months, 3 per cent, por aRAUM,
6
4 per cent. I "!
#13
6 per cent.
ון
1E
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted, on approved Scauritics, and very description of Banking and Frohange business transacted.
Drafts granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, February 28, 1885,
347
TREDERIC ALGAR, COLONIAL, NEWSPAPER & COMMIS. ́SION AGENT,
11, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street,
LONDON.
MESS. DORABJEE AD HING KEE, PROPRIETORS. Hongkong, September 15, 1884.
SW
1660
JUST RECEIVED WEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, April 11, 1885.
Ma
2
616
D. K. GRIFFITH & Co. ŢANUFACTURERS OF THE LONDON ÆRATED WATERE, Have REMOVED from the BaconarIELD- ARCADE to larger Prominen 1,DUDDELL STREET Where they continue to Supply!
WATER,
Trim Colonial Press supplied with News- Boba
paper, Hooks, Types, Izh, Preases, Toro # Papers, Currespondents, Latteta; and any Szizzat European Goods on London terins.
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. Colonial Newspapers received at the affice are regularly filed for the Inspection of Advertisers and the Public..
HARKAPARILZANG
LEMONADE, GINGERADE, BAJERERRYADE,
At the same Moderate Charges,
D. K. GRIFFITH, Proprietor.
Hongkong, July 23, 1884:
1245
W. POWELL & Co.
EX STEAMSHIP PATROOLUS.
LADIES DEPARTMENT. STRAW HATS in White, Coloured and Bleck.
New Trimmed HATS and BONNETS.
CHILDREN'S HATS, all Kinds.
836
GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT. Whito SHIRTS, all Size. White Flannel TENNIS SHIRTS, Lou-
don-made. -
LINEN COLLARS, Various Shapes. Shakespeare PAPER COLLARS." White and Coloured SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE VESTS.
Specialities in Isra' Coloured and White Washing TIES and SCARFS.
HATS.
Summer OATMEAL CLOTHS,—
A Speciality for TENNIS DRESS. White Broche DRESS MATERIALS. New Fatterns in ZEPHYR CHECKS. FRENCH MUSLINS, Latest Designs. Plain CAMBRICS, all Coloure
LACIES' TENNIS and WALKING SHOES. BATHING COSTUMES.
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
Hongkong, May 23, 1885
Intimations.
NOTICE.
MR. J. KENNEDY begs to inform his Customera and the Public generally, that in consequence of incoprenience, qui fined space and host of the Murket, he bas REMOVED his SHOP for the SALE of FRESH BEEF and MUTTON, to his new, capacious and cool building at the REPOSI TONY, Garden Road.
Hongkong, May 30, 1885..
DENTISTRY.
390
FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP,.
MODERATE FEES
MR. WONG TAL-FONG, Surgeon Dentist,
FRENCH and ARGOSY BRACES. White and Coloured STRAW HATS. Soft and Hard FELT HATS. COTTON, LINEN and SK POCKET
HANDKEROHTEES
BATH
CRICKETING FLANNELS, by the Yard. CANVAS, LEATHER and KD SHOES. MILITARY and Lice UP BOOTS, BATHING DRAWERS and
BLANKETS New Fatteris in Coloured CRETONNES,
and White DIMITIES.
WM. POWELL & Co.
For Sale.
NOW ON SALE.
|
1398
FOR SALE.
EXTRA FINE QUALITY FRENCH BUTTER, BRAND DUO DE NORMANDIE
-THE OLDEST K PACKING ESTABLISHMENT IN NORMANDY.
1 Lina and Cases of 18 tina eich.
I ble line and fine of of 18 tith such
dazen tins, at $8 per Dozen.
Reduction wade to Purchasera of one case and upwards.
G. R. LAMMERT, Sele Agent. Hongkong, October 4, 1894.
1383
WOW READY.
PRICE, $1.00. COMPARATIVE ONIHESE FAMILY EV By E. H. PARKER. Can be obtained from KELLY & WALE at Shanghai and Hongkong, At LAN, GRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, sud at the China Muil Office.
To Let.
TO LET.
日一月四年乙
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
R. E. JONES BUGHES bas received MT
inatrustions from Maasra. BUTTER- FIELD & SWIRE to Sell by Public Auction, (On gecount of the concerned), About 4,000 Prcuts REFINED. SUGAR at Noos, on SATURDAY NEXT,
}
the 0th June.
The Auction will be held in the rear of the OFFICE of Mossra. BUTTERFIZED & SWIRE, Queen's ord.
Hongking, June 2, 1885.
Notices to Consignees.
012
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
SS. Glenartney having arrived To the above Ports, Consignacs of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods-with the exception of Opium are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained
Optional Cargo will be forwarded un- less notice to the contrary be given before
Noon To-Day, the 2nd Instant.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 8th Instant will bu subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, Juno 2, 1885.
UNION LINE.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
TH
906
BE Steamship Orfordshire, Captain JONES, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to
To send in their Bilis of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo apeding the discharge of the Steamier will be at once landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense, and no Firo Insuranco will be effected.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on to JAPAN, unless notion to the contrary he given before Noon on Monday, the lat Jane next
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 9th Juno next, or they will not be re- cognised.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, May 30,-188
STEAMSHIP OXUS.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship Indus, from London, in connection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that theft Goods-with the uzception of Opium, Treasuro and Valuables are being landed And stored at their risk at the Company's whones delivery may be obtained
after landing.
COMMODIOUS GODOWN with Ap-Watergo will beforwarded on, unless
ROAD.
proach from Prays and QUEBE'A
A. S. WATSON & C Hongkong Dispensary,
2nd May, 1885.
STORAGE
707
OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE in Commodious and well ventilated GODOWNS on his Now Pramisell DUDDELL STREET, next to the ORIENTAL BANK,
G. R. LAMMERT Hongkong, December 27, 1884.
TO LET
2:78
844N WEST TERRACE. Entry from
Lat June..
Apply to
G. C. ANDERSON, 18, Praya Confial
Hongkong, May 3, 1885.
TO LET.
744
CHINESE DICTIONARY ANTONESE DIALECT, OFFs Loan, lately sccupied by
BY
DR, E. J EITEL
Crown Octavo, Pr. 1018, HONOTONO, 1872-1883.
Fart I. A-K.
Part II. K-M, ... Part IIL M-T, Part IV.
T-Y, ...
$2.60
...$2.50
$3.00 ...$3,00
A Reduction of ten per cent, will ba allowed to purchasers of ten or more copies.
This Standard Work on the Chinese Lan (FOLKENLY ARTICLED AFTRENTIGU AND LAT guage, constructed on the basis of Kaaghi's TERLY ASSISTANT TO DE: BUGERS) Imperial Dictionary, contains all Chinese characters in practical use, and while alpha- Ttho argent request of his European betically arranged according to the sounds A
and American paticats and friends, of the oldest dialect of China, the Can- has TAKEN THE OFFICE formerly oconut al: characters explained in the it gives also the Mandaris pronun- cupied by Dr. Rozas,
No. 2, DUDDELL STREET.
CONSULTATION FREE.
Forfect adjustment of ARTIFICIAL TEETH by Atmospheric Suction without pain or inconvenience. Discounts missionaries and families.
Bole Address
2, DUDDELL STREET, Nart to the New Oriental Bank.-) Hongkong, January 12, 1886.
€6
THE HONGKONG HAIR DRESSING SALOON, HONGKONG HOTEL BUILDINGS.
LADIES' HATE DRESSING SALOON is at
tached to this Establishment, and Lasies are responthilly INVITED to give is a TRIAL. Every satisfaction is guas Tensed
758 Hongkong, May 7, 1885.
ciation book, an that its usefulness is by no means confined to the Cantonese Dialect, but the work is a practically complate Thesaurus of the whole Written Language of China, ar- cient and modern, as used all over the Empire, whilst its introductory chaptere surve the purposes of a philological guide
to the student.
A Supplement, arranged for being sound and used by itself, and containing a List of the Radicals, an Inder, and a List of Burnames, will be published and soli #parately.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.:. 151 Hongkong, January 15, 1883.
FOR SALE
HOUSE at the PEAK, with Large TENNIS ROUND attached. A good View of the Harbour and out to Sea.
Apply to
"PEAK,
ofo.: Tim Orton. Hongkong, April 11, 1885.
624
FFICES and CHAMBERS, No. 7,
Messra. JanDINE, MATHESON & Oo.
Apply to
BIRD & PALMER, Who will exhibit Plans and arrange Offices to suit applicants.
Hongkong, April 8, 1885.
TO LET.
697
EW BUNGALOW-FURNISHED, a NEW Relett Spur Five Horas. LARGE BANEMENT, OUT HOUSES, TEXNIB-
COURT.
Possession from April.
Apply to
JOHN D. HUTCHISON, 21, Stanley Street. Hongkong, April 6, 1885.
583
TO LET. VOLLEGE CHAMBERS' (late HOTEL L'UNIVERS), Single Rooms or SUITES of APARTMENTS.
No. 4, HOLLYWOOD ROAD. No. 23B, PRAYA. ÜENTAAL No. 4, GRAHAM SYRGET. No. 5, PEDDER'S HILL
No. 4, OLD BAILEY STREET,
Apply to
DAVID BASSOON, SONS
& Co. Hongkong, May 11, 1885,
770
TO LET.
THE OFFICES, No. 4, QUZEY'S ROAD To at present in the occupation of the Husokose, CARTON & Mação St. Boat Co., LTD.
Entry on or about 1st July, 1886.
Apply toda
G. C. ANDERSON,
$3, Praya Centrui
361
Hongkong, May 26, 1886.
PREME
COURT
4JUNES
PRICE, $2 PKR MONTH.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
The British Stormskip
Benglon,
Capt. WESTER, will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 5th Inst., at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
AH YON & Co.
906 Hongkong, Juno 1 1885."
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR FORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, &c.
The Steamship
Taiwan,
Captain Akraci, will be despatched as above on
TUESDAY, the 9th June, al 4 p.nt,
This Vessel has unusually good Cabin Accommodation, situated amidships, upon the upper, deck.
808
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, May 27, 1885.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR NEW ZEALAND PORTS (DIRECT), VIA FOOCHOW.
The Stormship
Taste Captain VARDIN, will be despatched as above on
or about the 18th June.
This Vensel has unusually good Cabin Accommodation, situated amidships, upon the upper deck.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, May 30, 1885.
Sailing Vessels.
801
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 3/3 E.1.1. Apierican Barque Willard Aedgeft,
J. B. STAPLES, Master, will load here for the abura Port, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, May 28, 1985.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.). The British Barque- Director,
880.
BOGAT, Master, will load hero for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
830
Hongkong, May 21, 1885.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 3/3 L.1.1. Rritish Ship
New City,
Buay, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
intication is received from the Consignees have quick despatch. before Noon TO-DAY (Friday), requesting
it to be landed here.
will be countersigned by
Billa of Lading the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after Far BAY, the 5th June, at Noon, will be subject to rent, and landing charges at 1 cent par package per diem.
All Claims must be sent in to me on or before the 8th June, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effcoted.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkang, May 29, 1885.
?
Shipping.
Steamers.
882
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI FIA SWATOW, (Tuking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, NEW CHWANG, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Paksang Captain HoGo, will ba despatched as abovo on THURSDAY, the 4th Instant, at 2 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, June 3, 1885.
911
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR LONDON VIA SUIZ CANAL
The Co.'s Stasmship
Laertes, Captain SCALE, will be despatched as above on
THURSDAY, the 4th June,
For Freight or Pèsango, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, May 22, 1825.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
897
FOR SHANGHAI-VKA AMOY, (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rater for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the "YANOTSZEJ
The Co. Steamship
maat. Achilles, Capt. ANDERsor, will be dospatched as above on
SUNDAY, the 7th Instant
For Freight or Passage, apply t
BUTTERFIELD &
Agenti Hongkong, June 1, 1885,
For Freight, apply to
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RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 5, 1885.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The American Ship
Highland Eight, NORCROSS, Master," will load· here for the above Port, and,
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, June 1, 1885.
Insurances.
903
THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY ROTAL CHANTÉN OF His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1720.
TIRE Undersigned having been appointed TH
Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows
Marine Department. : Policies at current ratce, payable either hero, in London, or at the principal Ports Sf India, China and Australia. Fire Department. Policies issued for long or short periods at Surrunt rates.
Life Department.
Policies issued for sume not exceeding $3,000 at reluced rates,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Coi Hongkong, July 25, 1872.
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NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
THE Undersigned, deary of the above Company, are authorized to Insure against FIRE at Current Rates.
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1882.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
AND LIFE.)
(FIRE
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING.
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant Yours against the Risk of FIRE on- Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Goode on board Vossels and on Hull of Vessels in Harbour, at the usual Terms and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- ceived, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.
If required, protection will be granted on first clase Laves up to £1000 on a Single- Life,
For Ratas of Premiums, forms of pro posals or any other information, apply to "ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents Hongkong & Canton. 909 Hongkong, January 4, 1867,
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