For
For Sale...
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
THE FOLLOWING
THE CHINA
To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI
AUCTION SALE. OF ELEGANT
PASSENGERS
MAIL.
Per F. H. Drews, from Sandakan, 2 Ohi-
bese.
Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates/HOUSEHOLD BURNITURE, & Young, officers and crew of stainer Douglas,
for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW- CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Porta on the YANGTSZE)
The Co.'s Steamship
Archies,
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been instructed to Sell by Public Auction,
ON
TUESDAY,
LA
H
A VEF O. R
SALE
Captain Larage, will be despatched as abovo TO- MORRÓW, the 16th Instant, at d p.m.
the 23rd February, 1836, at 2 p.m., Residonep of 8. G. Bian, ̈Êsq., Rockery, Robinson Road,--
at
the
The
For Freight or Passage, apply to
"BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
THE WHOLE OF UK.
ELEGANT
Hongkong, February 15, 1886.
312
STORES.
York HAMS.
Roll BUTTER.
Topaca DUTTER.
Froach BUTTER,
EPP'S COCOA.
VAN BOUTER'S COCOA. Fienio TONGUES. MACKEREL in 5 Ting RAISINS and CURRANTS. Crystallized FRUITS.
BAVORY & Moose's Now Infant FOOD. BARNES & Ca's JAMS.
Potted MEATS,
PATE DE FOIS GRAS.
Ses MILK.
BORDEN'S
CONDENSED MILK. COOKING STOVES. KEROSINE LAMPS.
WINES, &c.
GALERY's Sparkling SAUMUR, SACCONE'S MANZANILLÀ. SACCONE'S Old Invalid PORT. Old Bourbon WHISKY. Brake's Old Irish WHISKY. Royal Glondes WHISKY. MARSALA
&vi,
Spu.,
ke.
-
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
The Co.'s Steamship
Fokien, Capt, GoDWARD, will be despatched for the above Porta on WEDNESDAY, the 17th Inst., at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
comprising:--- CELTONNE-COVERED CHAIRS, COCOBES BLACK WALNUT WHATNOTS, SIDE TABLES, MIRDORS, GASALDER, CARPETS, FENDERS, DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD, GLASS, CROCK Yer and F'LATED WARE, BRASS UKDATEAD8, SeRiso MATTRESSES, WARDROBE with Mix- BOR FRONT, DRESSING TABLES, Touer GLASSER.
&
da, Also,
A COTTAGE PIANO, by J, BREAD & Sos.
The Furniture will be on view on Mon. day, the 22nd Instant, from 10 o'clock till 9084 o'clock. p.in.
嵇 LANE, ORAWFORD & Co.,
Auctioneers. Hongkong, February 15,-1880.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers, Hongkong, February 13, 1880,
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR AMOY.
The Co's Steamship
Celebes,
915
Not Responsible for Debts.
here will be Responsible for Jeither the Captain, the Agents, nor
any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:-
313
Capt. TE HAAN, will se hammast it despatched as above co THURSDAY; the 18th Instant, at Noon.
For Freigh: or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Ca,
Agents, Hongkong, February 10, 1880. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI VA AMOY, (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, OHEFOO, NEW- Pts.&Q.CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and
Parts on the YANGTSZE.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Jason
THE USUAL ASSORTMENT
of
OILMAN'S STORES,
at the
Lowest Possible Prices
FOR CAR.
MacEVEN, FRICKEL & Co.
Hongkong, February 10, 1886.
Intimations.
NOTICE
280
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED.
CHIPMASTERS and ENGINEERS are rospectfully informed that, if upon their arrival in this Barbour, NONE" of the Company's FOREMEN should be at land, Orders for REPAIRS if sont to tho HEAD OFFICE, No. 14, Praya Contral, will receive prompt attention.
In the Event of Complaints being found necessary, Communication with the Under- signed is requested, vihen immediate stops will be taken to rectify the cause of dis natiainotion
D. GILLIES,
Secretary,
1468
Hongkong, August 25, 1885.
NOTICE;
FOR the Convenience of Customers, the Productions of the CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LITTED, can henca forward bo obtained by RETAIL, FOR CASH, at No. 8, PEEL STREET, at the same prices as at the REFINERY OF Retail Urders will be delivered al addresses in town on applicon to forwarding their Monthly Requirements in writing direct to the BEFINERY at East Point..
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents.
Hongkong, July 27, 1885.
1262
To-day's Advertisements.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL...... £2,000,000 BAIDU............... 500,000 REGISTERED OFFICE, 40, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.
BRANCHES In India, China, Japan and the Colonies
Capt. MILLIGAN, will be despatched as above on
MONDAY, the 22nd Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, Hongkong, February 15, 1886.
NOTICE.
311
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Co.'s Steamship
Saghatten, Commandant HOMELY, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe.
G. DE CHAMPHAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, February 15, 1886.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Co.'s Steamship
310
CARONDELEA American ship, Capt. F. Stotson-Messageries Maritimes.
FROHLICH, German brig, Captain Müller.Wieler & Co.
Per Celeber, from Saigon, 21 Ohiness. "Per Fokien, from Swabow, Captain ME Messrs Chambers, Bathgate, Piovkewaki and Wong, 1 European deck, and 79: Chi
neso:
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILNY THE BRIER PACKET The British Contract Packet Nepal will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 16th Instant, with Mails for the United Kingdom
Europe, and countries bo yond, vid Brindisi; to the Straits Settly ments, Batavia, Burmah, Caylon, India, Adon, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. The usual hours will bo observed in closing
For Ningpo, from Shanghai, Mears Who Mails, & Roberts, J. Conpery Mrs Warg, 11 Japon nese, and 2 Chinese
For Thibet, from Yokohama, Mr and Mrs
Marons, Mr and Mrs Rhode, Misses Hex- nesig and Parker, Mes Smith, and Lient. Blook, and 3 Chinese..
Por Auchises, from Laverpool, do, Messra Nelson and Moore, and 10 Chinesa from Singapore.
For Nan-rian, from Haiphong, &c., 23 Chinese.
For Chipchase Castle, from Bhanghai, &o, Olineso
DRPARTU
For Freir, for Haiphong, Mc Phillippe Per Namas, for Foochew, Rev. and Mrs Storart, 2 children and maid, Miss Wolfe, Mr G. C. Vaughan, and 2 Chinese girls. Per Decima, for Saigon, 39 Chinese. Pet Japanese, for Saigan, 50 Ohineas. Par Zatro, for Amoy, &c., 4 Europeans, and 25 Chinexs.
To: DEPART
Per Nepaul, from Hongkong: for Mar soilles, Bir E. Alford. From Shanghai: for Bombay, Mc A. Silas for London; Mca sad Master Palomon.
Kert, Per Anton, for Hollow, 00 Chiness. For Yangtae, for Shanghai, 16 Chinese." Par Tritos, for Saigon, 100 Chiness. Por Carisbrooke, for Baigen, 20 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
MEMOS. FOR TO MORROW. Shipping
4 pm Kutsang leaves for Shanghai. p.m.Anchises leaves for Shanghai, p.m.English Mail leaves for Porta of Call and Europa
General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, February 17-
Noon-Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong Ico Company, Limited, at the Company's office, Peddar'e Street. 2 p.m.-Auction of Household Furniture,
&c., at No. GA, Gage Street. 6.p.m.-Meeting of Hongkong Amateur
Athletic Sports in Gymnasium. Gloods per Breconshire undelivered after
this date subject to rent. THURSDAY, February 18-
Flower Show.
Transfer Books of Hongkong and Wham- pos Dock Co., Ltd., closed from this dato to the 3rd March, inclusive. 9pm A D 0. Performance at City
Hall
FRIDAY, February 19 :~-
Flower Show....
THE
Had strong .E. breeze
The Dutch steamer Celebes reports: HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
TALL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GOODS
The Britial atasmer Fokien reports: Left Swalow on the 13th, and experienced moderate N. E. menscon and doll cloudy weather throughout the passage. Namoa Wibrand to Swatow off Mers Point. At
Swatow LM.O. Fei-ho, and Lee Sang,
W.
The British steamer Wingpo reports: Had light monsoon and foe clear weather throughout the
the page. The British steamer Anchises reports: Had strong monsoon and high sea from Pulo SOUTHERN CHIEF, Américon ship, Capt. Sapatu Left Singapore on Monday. J. Ross-Captain.
GECROR, British barge, Capt. William Grant-Captain.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Februny 13. 1888 –
FB. Dreun, German barque, 623, A. H. Rothbart, Bandakan January 19, Timber.
SIEMSEEN & CO............
February-14-
Celebes, Dutch steamer, 1,630. J. Groba de Hann, Saigon February 9, Sugar and Oilcakes.JARDINE, MATIUSON & Co.
„Fokiu, British str., 509, F. D. Goddard, Swatow February 13, General,-Dovetas. STEAMEHIY CO.
Nagpo, British steamer, 761, W. Potte, Shanghai Feb. 11, General-SIEMSSPIN & Co.
Thibet, British steamer, 1,673, W. D. Mudie, Yokohama February 9, Mails and General.&O. 5. N. Co.
Yoritome Maru, Tapanese steamer, 642, B. E. Gall; Kutelinotza February 9, Coal. -M. B. M. S. S. Co.
February 15;-
Anchies, British steamer, 1,304, Wm. P. Lapage, Liverpool January 2, and Singapore Feb. 7, General.—BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Aline, German ́stoainer, 400, P. Moos. Quin-hon February 10, General-WILER & Co.
are now boing. SOLD OFF
REDUCED PRICES: AND CRACKERS in great varioly, ORNAMENTAL BOXES,
BONTONA
The British steamer Chipchass· Custle ro- porta Had fine venther in Yangieze and PURE fresh N.E. winds and rainy weather down.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
MAILS willclose:—
For BANGKOK.—
Por Dubory, at 4 pm., on Tuesday;
CROCOLATE CREAMS.
CRYSTALLIED FRUITS,
And
CONFECTIONERY
**DE ALL KINDR
A. S. Watson & Co., Limited. Hongkong, January 20, 1886,
197
the 16th instindead of a pro me publication of this issue commerce viously notified.
For MANILA.-
For You Juni, at 4 p.m., on Tuesday, the 16th iust, instead of us previous- ly notified
For SHANGHAL-
Per Auchises, at 4 pm, on Tuesday,
the 18th inet.
Per Kut Sang, at 4 p.m., on Tuesday, the 16th inat, instead of as previous ly notified. SAIGON....
For
Per Triton at 6 pm, on Tuesday, the 16th inst., instead of an previously notified.
For HAIPHONG, ----
Per Crusader, at 5p.m., on Tuesday, the 16th inst, instead of as praiasly notified
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
Per Fokien, at 5 pm, on Tuesday, the
10th it. For AMOY.-
Par Celebes, at 11.30 am., on Thursday,
the 18th inst
For STRAITS AND BOMBAY.-
Pur Sumatra, at 2 p.m., on Thursday,
the 16th inst
the
Nem-vian, French sicher, 472, A. Garosu, Haiphong February, Pakhoi 10, Volga
Bad Hothow 13, General-A. R. Mary. Commandant DI TEMPLE,
Chipchase Castle, British stearier, 1,362, will be despatched for KOBE and YOKOHAMA shortly after the B. W. Stocker, Shanghai January 29 Wuhu For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA February 2, and Chinkiang 11, Rico.-- ОanLK. arrival of the Mail Steamer from Europe. G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, February 15, 1886.
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM
31
NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED
-
FROM BATAVIA, SINGAPORE, AND SAIGON.
THE Company's 8.8. Celebes having ar Trived from the above Parts, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.'s West Paint Godowne, whence delivery may be obtained.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 22nd Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fize Insurance has been affected.
DEPARTURES February 14:- Marguerite, for Hamburg. Peshawar, for Shanghai." Yung Ching, for Whampoa.. Fooksang, for Whampos. Clure, for Saigon. Decima, for Saigon. Japanese, for Saigon. Nana, for Coast Ports.
· February 15 :- Danube, for Hoihow. Ninggo, for Whampoa. "
atio, for Amey and Manila,
CLEARED. Anton, for Hoïbow and Pakhoi. decaton, for Saigon. Yangtze, for Shangbai. Tritos, for Saigon. Cariebrooke, for Saigon, 300 Atalanta, for Shanghai,
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, February 15, 1886.
Stocks.
BANIA
SHARE LIST. - QUOTATIONS.
Nos. of Value. Share
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp, 60,000 $
INSURANCES. North-China Insurance Co., Ld... 5,000 € Yangtaza Insurance Company, Id... 8,000 £ Union Insurance Society Co., Id.... 2,000 China Traders Insurance Co., Ld.... 24,000 Canton Insurance Offics Co., Ld.....10,000 $ Chinese Insurance Co., Limited... 1,500 Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., La... 8,000 China Fire Insurance Co., Ld... 20,000 8
STEAM COMPANIES.
HK. O, and M. Steamboat Co Lal 8,000 B THE Bank BEORIYE Money on Deposit, Houglas Steamship Co., Limited.............20,000 $
baya and sells Bills of change, Issues Lettera of Credit, forwards Bills for Indo-China & N. Company, Limited 18, 597 £
60,000 shares issued .....
81,213 £
Per Thibet, at 5 p.m., on Thursday, t
18th inst
For SAIGON.-
the 19th inst
at.8.20
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, PENTEARY 15, 1888.
No. 7084-FKBRUARY 15, 1886.
plATELY after the ordinary annua! meeting of the Shareholders in the Hong- kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
turn of a candidate for the second Viconoy as an open question. Several names have been spoken of, and two or three residents who leave shortly on Saturday, the 27th inst, an extraordinary furlough would have stood a chance had they remained. It will be better, geting will be held for the purpose of however, to postpone for the present passing a resolution authorising the Direc Day filter discussion of the election prostory to apply for an ordinance renewing spects until some action is taken in thio and extending the flongkong and Shanghai: matter by the all too small constitu Bank Crdinance 1888 for a farther term of encies. By the way, if the members of
the Chamber, who, are also Justices of 21 years. the Peace vote for both representativas, the franchise is a very close privilege | Tas N--0. D. News is authorised to deny the indeed. The elestive body ought to be rumour that the Hongkong and Shanghai considerably enlarged.
TELEGRAMS.
Via Southern Line)
- LABOUR KIOTS IN THE YEOVINCES.
Lopos, 13th February. Serious riots have corurred in Leicester but the rioters were diaporsed by the Polico,
-THE THULKE SCANDAL
The suit instituted against Sir Charles Dilko has terminated in an nequistal.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
E
Bank is the institution which husengaged the services of Mr W. D. Spence. The report arose, no that paper is informed, from a statement made that Mr Spenco was going to Peking an envoy from Lombard-atrast," Now the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank is- not the only establishment connected with China which has offices in this thoroughfare.
s
Rumour says that the Nippon Insen Kaisha ✨ has handed over a mim of $100,000 ton French shipping company and to the P. and O. Steam Navigation Company, on condition that they do not reduce their. prosent rates of freight and passage, and, that they will cultivate friendly relations i among the three companies by giving one another previous notice of any steps they intend to take Japanese Natix Payer,
THE Band of the Northamptonshire Regt- ment, under the leadership of Bandmaster
OUTWARD BOUND-Marie, December 29
PASSED SUEZ CANAL) Canton, January 1; Compton, Madis rostock, January 8 Elelisa, Marcia, January 12: Horseguards, Rhodorus, January 15 Deucaliom, Strathleven, Formosa, January 22, Glengarry, Nonten, Jannary 26, Pandora, Anfiars, ; Glamorganshire, Feb, 54, Jan, 29 Glaroy, Feb. 9. HOMEWARD BOUND: Denbyhahi, Jan nary 26; Hector, Feb. 2; Claymore, Feb. 5; Agamemnon, Glenigen, Feb. 9. night. The weather was fins and clear and those of the community who visited the The next FRENCH MAIL, per the M. M. Gardens passed a very pleasant hour. The
"Co.'s steamer Saphalien, left Singapore
Moran, performed a short but, well-selected programme in the Botanical Gardona last
for this post on Saturday, the 13th in-circle round the fountain, and the walk atant, at 5 p.m., and may be expected from the entrance in Garden Road to the hera on or about Sunday, the 21st inst steps leading to the fountain terrace were
illuminated by a double line of lanterns.
The 0. S. 5. Co.'s steamship Jason, from London, left Singapore on the 13th inet, and will be due here on the 20th init
The E. & A. 5. S. Co.'s steamship Tanna- dige left Port Darwin on 13th inst, and may be expected here about 23rd inat.
DOOK MOVEMENTS 1 –—
The Kutsang loft Kowloon Dock to-day.
Doing the week ending the 14th instant, 213 Buropeans and 8,397 Chinoso visited the City Hall Museum.
Tas Naval Department of the Japanese Government, according to a native paper,
A COREKSPONTEST who has evidently only
a slight acquaintance with the noble game of football writes to us:-- The Football. Club will probably give such more satisfac- tion to the spectators, especially the ladies, if they will play the game to-morrow 30005. ding to the Association Rulse, which I
believe requires the ball to be kicked about, and does not allow you to place it under your stomach and lie on it till gahanated or
on Rules are framed on too humane a dragged off 1! We are afraid the Asscola.
is about to soustract coal dopote at Hong-principle for our local foot-ball players, kong and Shanghai,
Tus following are the Orders of the Day for the next meeting of the Legislative Council
MANY members of the Chamber of Commerce and a goodly number of the Justices of the Penca are, we believe, Mets Batterfold & Swire inform us that still in doubt as to what course they are. expected to take in their election of re- the 0.8. S. Co,'a steamer Jason, from presentatives to the Legislative Council, Louden, left Bingapore on the 13th insty in place of the Hon. T. Jackson and and is duo here on the 20th inst the Hon. F. D. Sassoon. Indeed, it is
possible that even the Government has Messus Russell & Co. inform” us that the not authoritatively decided what has to E &A. 5. S. Co. e atearer l'annadica left be done nuder the circumstances. The
gentlemen who are said to ba home-Port Darwin for this port on the 13th inst., ward bound wors elected for a term of and may be expected to atire on the 23rd six years; and if they return to Houg-instant, kong before the expiration of that term-unless, of course, they reaign their We believe an experimental trial will be seats altogether their successors tun made with a minature railway which has be elected, only for the period of such absence. It is most probable, there fore, that one of the seats that now
hoanglaid down on Mears Jardine, Mathe-
son & Co.'s new wharf at West Point, on
filed by Mr Jackson as representative Wodnesday afternoon.
of the Chamber of Commerce-will be
filled by un election pro tem, The BMS Champion arrived at Nagasaki from smallness of our representative in- Per Vortiger, at 4.30pm, on Friday, stitutions so-called, and their extreme Port Hamilton on Today, the 2nd instant, youthfulness, render it somewhat at and on Thursday, the 4th, the proceeded to certain whether the constituencies can Tokohama, whore, according to the Rising even elect members to act for a time Sun, it was expected she would zoma during the absence of those already about three months, elected, or whether the Crown might
·HOURS OF CLOSING-
THE ENGLISH MAIL
The following hours are observed in closing Maila, o, by the British Contract Packet:-
Day of Departure
NOON.
2
Order Office closes.
not merely nominate members from the
eleouve bodies to fill the seats. It is THE U. S. corvette Omaha arrived at Toko- not for a moment to be supposed that hama from Hergkong cis Amoy on Sunday,
1. Third rasding of the following Billa --
_____(6) A Bill to regalate the printing
of Nawapapers and Books and the keeping of Printing Presses within the Colony,
(b) A Bill to repeal the Usury Laws and to fix a legal Rate of Intereat.
2. To go into Uommittee on the Bill on- titled The Beligious Ceremonies and Festivals Ordinance, 1880,
First reading of
Bill entitled The Trade Marks Ordinances, Amendment Ordinance, 1886,
Tae Japan Mau learns with great pleasure
that Har Majesty has been pleased to name
H. E. the Honorable F.-R. Flunketé ä. Knight Commander of the most Distinguish- ed Order of St. Michael and S1 George-
dated London, February 2nd, was re- A telegram conveying the intelligence, and
ocived at the British Legation. It is obatookeristic of Lord Salisbury's rouecica-
bio nagnolty that even during his short,
Lettere conso, this course will be followed by the Go the 91st ultimo and on the following Tutonure of the office which he now resignë,
of all printed matter and vernment, but, it suficiently illustrates day, the 2nd inst, the Trenton, Ossipee, and Breatly to his country's loas, he should not patterns casses. P.M.-Mail closet, except for Late the extremely imperfect and crade con- Omaha proceeded to Yokobsins. Previous have failed to recognise the high sawions dition of our system of representation to leaving, four of the crew of the Trenton British interests in Japan. The recognition which Sir Francis Plunkett is rendering to Letters
that no instructions are belleved to
8.10 P.M.Latters may be posted with
Late Fee of 10 ocate until
3.30 F.-When the Post Office closer
entirely.
3.40 P. M.----Late Letters may Ea posted on board, the packed with Lato Foe of 10 cents aatil time of departure.
5 P.M. FEBRUARY 15, 1886.
· Closing Quotations, Cash.
Pad POSITION PER LANT REPORT. Last Dividend
a. ¡Baléncee.f'ward
up.
$ 4,500,000
Fer equali
sationof div
(@ 500,000)---
1259 1
200£
$50,779,22 € 2 half year 190 % prom., cash.
Tis. 20 p. zh-T, 309 per share.
Tis. 812,639.30 for 1894 3 for
3,050.76 Dec. 31. 1884.
1 Ta 128 439,089.41881 p sh. /848475 200,735.7118% annum
12
£ 25£
50,000 TL 576,000$ 1,250 $ 120 $ 85.338 208 600,000
20% 250$. 50% 155,000 465,214.43
j3% for 4 yearį, 22,010.93 1,0003-2008 23,711.509
Dec. 31 1884 $180 per share 2508 608 932,609.668 207,668.07820 for 1883 $402) 1008 20 547,500 $191,060,9918 5 for 1883 1986
O
chal, bayers cash
8% half year 34,322.0
66, buyers, ex div Dec. 31/85 108.29% 19 yearend-5 % preM
ing June30,85
1001 758 300,000% 50$ 50€ 86,784.168 30 10 10£
117.167
Collection, and transacts Banking and Agency Business generally on terms to be China and Manila 8. S. Ce Ld...... 3,540$ 100 all had on application.
APPROVED CLAIMS on the ORIENTAL, BANK CORPORATION, in Liquidation, or the Halances of such Claims, purchased
MISCELLANEDITE
TOE 7,10 100 100 100.50
E'kong & Whampos Dock Ca,, La 10,000 81258 1959
and China Gas Co., Limited 115,000 € 100-10 New Shar
1,900 £ 3,000 3 Hongkong Hotel Company, Live 1-By an immediate Payment in Chah of
3,000 ahs, issued,
1,000 not less than 10- for the whole China Sugar Company, Limited.
100$ 300 1,250 3.
1003 1008 Payment
Hongkong Too Company, Limited.. being made in
kery Company, Lad.
| 600 3,60) 603 Fally paid Scrip of the Corporation's Hongkong Bakery
Lazon Sugar Company, Limited..... 7,000 € 100 100 3 per cent. Perpetual Debenture Perak Tin Mining & Sting Co. 5,000 8.50 all
100
Claixa.
2 100%
Stock, carrying interest from date of Selangore Tin Mining Co. (S'hai)..... 2,6008 Lingue, and exchangeable for Stock Panjom & Sunghis Dan Ramatan 008 1080
Warrate of 2100 with Hall-Yearly
Mining Co,aconiawarw
Interest Conpoca attached, on the kong Repa factory Co., Ld. 3,000$
Berip, being made up to any even 11. & M. Glass Ma. 'noturing Co....: 4,000 € 50% 60 *** muldple of $100,-*-*-*-*-*
HOLDERS OF THE Sixa inour whatever.
18,000 8:
90,000
6% discount, cash 126 disccuni
83% prom; cash, 4,950.01 6% half year 85% prem, Meli 16.9-110% and g
bonus for 40 per-share-
84 Old, 8160 per share 2,236.7 Now, 82-
New, 880 13,374,034% 84 235.39810 442,11820 829.093 Z
First year First year Payable
Inne16&Dan,10 March 15 June 30
Oct. 15
$90 per share 81824 per share $125
1810 136
Par, nom
pren.
cash, buyers
nominat
Chinese Imperial 1881
6.565 TL 600
liability
1884
27908 500x39
E. A HERBERT,
Manager, Hongkong Branch. Hongkong, February 16, 1888. 314
题
1834
27900 500
1881
31898
Sugar Dabenturga; 1880,
BOOS
all 500 all 500!= 'aff
Luns de Decem
· peam
AG, STOKES, Share Broker.
exist for such in ordinary contingszor. Poro Bent ashors to the Government Requires additional grace from a coincidenos As representative of the Chamber, it is Hospital, suffering from smalispor very generally believed that Mr A P.
which those who know. Lord Salisbury will
MacEwen has by far the beat chances of THE N-C. D. News says it is in a position not be disposed to consider accidental; that Ho posses a thorough to state on the highest authority that Bir the news reached Sir Francis on his success. knowledge of the various subjects John Walsham, Bart., the new British birthday. which have for years past occupied the Minister, will probably not arrive at hie attention of the Committee of the
[Chamber of Commerce, besides which post before November. Mr O'Conor will The annual competition of the Artillery he has considerable local experienes remain in Peking until Sir John Walsham Volunteers was continued at Stonecutter's and is conversant with nearly every relieves him. We have heard that Sir John Island on Saturday afternoon, when about a subject which has come up for dis- Walion will leave for his post in August. score of members of the Corps went across cussion here curing many years post. We have to acknowledge, with thanks, the from Fedder's Wharf by the launch provid. Being a fluent and forcible speaker, be will be able to express bie views and fourteenth sun of the last of the Chinese ed Colonal Crawford, R.A., accompanied those of his constituents in a ready and Lighthouses, Light tessels, Buoys and Beacons by cne of the officers of his Corps, with Major effective manner; and there is evary for 1880, from the Inspector General of Tripp, Lieutenants MacCallum, Holmes and reason to believe that neither fear nur Chinese Imperial Customs. The list is Moseley, were amongst those present. Thạ favour will influence bim in the free and
straightforward expression of his opin-corrected up to 1st December, 1885, and is practice at the fixed torget with 61-pound- ions. Ba, ought to be, if elected, as most valuable guide to the lichte anders was completed by Bargnants Dipple, Me valuable addition to the debating power beacons on the cocht of Ching......
Breen and Atkma, and Gunnor Scott firing their two rounds. The competitore on this
of the Cœlucil; and the only qualifying
circumstance in his election as member Tex in avery probability of anoverflowing ocession laboured under considerable disud- for the Climber would be the probabi audience being present to witness the pen vautaga owing to the foot that the target lity that his innings would be so short.
For this reason, therefore, it right beformance" of "The Overland Rosie by was not properly fixed in its position and advisable were the supporters of Mr the Hongkong Amateur Dramatic Club on showed a very email mark for the gunners
to aim at. Nevertheless some very fair- MacEwen's nomination to consider the Thunday evening. We believe that before chances of electing him as representa mine e'ebels this morning the whole of the shooting was made, Sergt. Aleffreen mak tive for the Justices of the Peace. If seats in the Dreas Circle were taken, mug the best scors with 20 points in 54 sec be possible for the unofficial Justices to
unda. The exercise with the pounders at agree together toushing any public of the Stalle only a few are left.
a moving target was then gons throughby the matter, this question might prove to be Taxes will be a pick up' football match, six membara present qualified to compete, ong well worthy of consideration! What
is vranted is, that the two best mos be Rugby rules, played on the Race Course fri, Liputs. Holmes and Mossley, Sergi, Me chosen; and with a little harmonious to-morrow aftemoon. Play will commence Breen and Atkins and Gunners Cornish erraugement – beforehand this objret at 4.15. All members of the Football Club and Lewis. The target was towed about in can doubtless be materially advanced, are requested to attend, as the tears which autorent directions, the ranges varying from Amongst the other names mentioned, will represent All Comers in the proposed 800 to 1800 yards. Some very good practice probably that of Mr C. P. Chater claims match against the Garrison will be selected was made, Gunner Lewis, who sent Que the chief place. It may fairly be sal
that this popular resident has done from the form shown in Uus watch much for the minstrat and commercial
hot through the target, being apparently
prosperity of the Colony 43. But other ATRALIAN papers report the total loss of the beat. The full scores have not. yet. single individual, and he would bring the British steamer Gants on the inner be worked put, as the shooting is not - much shrewdness great basiness capa King Reet near Cardwell The Glaucis ret finished, but will be continued on Satur. city, and vast property interests into the wes a vessel of 854 tors register, and day afternNGUN ZELL *** Couum, if elected. While, however, was bound from Newcastle, New South
many residents contend that the two Wales, to Hongkong with a cargo of 1506 The Japan Mall Steamship Company have candidates named will carry the two tang of coal. She was built at Sunderlana lost the Salus Maru, a small steamer of 250 tons about 60 miles to the north of Qtars.
sents, if they are put in nomination, a
considerable seation look upen the rec in 1878;