16067:
The China Mail.
VOL. XLII. No. 7239.
AGENTS FOR TEN CHINA MAIL
LONDON:-T. ALSAR, 11 & 12, Clement's Lane, Loraburd Street, E. C. GRORGY STREET & Co., 30, Corahill, GORDON Gorcu, Tedfate Circus, E.C. BATES HENDY & Co., 37, Walbrook, E.C. SAMUEL DHAD & Co., 150 & 154, Lalentrall Street,
PARIS AND EUROPEAMEDEL PRINCE
& Co. 36. Rus Lafayette, Paris, NEW YORK: ANDREW WIND, 21, Park
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports gonorally-BEAN & BLACK, San Frap-
cisco.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GOBIDA & Gorm, Mel- bourne and Spiney
CEYLON-W. M. SMITH & Co, The
APOTHECARIES Co., Colombe.
SINGAPORE, STRAITS,
SAYLE &
C. Square, Singapore. C. Heinzen & Co., Manila.
CHINA-Maco, F. A, DE Cruz. Swa- tne, Queso & Co. Amay, WITHON, Noads & Co. Foochone, Hapon &
da. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & O., and KY & WALSH. Yokohama. Live, Carold & Co., and KELLY & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
·PAID-OF CAPITAU................
RESERVE FUND,
RESERVE FOR EQUALIZATION
OF Dretannos,.... Â.....
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RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO-
PRIETORS,..
$7,500,000 $4,500,000
$ 200,000
$7,500,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-A. Molvez, Esq.
Deputy Chairman-M. GROTE, Esq. Hoa. J. BELL TRYING. HOPFIUS. E. O.D.BOTTOMLEY,Eag. E.. H. M. HUNTING- W. H. F.DARBY, Eaq.
TON, EM.
H. L. DataMPIK, Hon. A. P. MOEWER,
Esq.
Hon. F. D. Bassoon,
CHIEF MANAGER
· Rourkong................. Thomas Jäersos, Een, Acting Chief Manager-Jous WALTER, Esq.
Masal
Shanghai
.....EWEY CAMERON, E4q.
LONDON BANKRIS-Lorian and Conuty
Benck
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
N durront Deposit Account 40' the cate
(Carpon pur Acum on the daily
balance,
On Fixed Dopraits —
mouths, 3 por cont. per
For
4 per cont
#12
11
5 per cent.
D
M
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED,
Credits granted on approvad Securities, and ever description of Banking and Erohange business transacted,
Drafte granted on London, and the chiof Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
JOHN WALTER, Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 28, 1886.
NOTICE.
R
SAVINGS
BANK.
947
1. The business of the above Bank will bo conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their preuzes in Hongkong. Business hours on wook-daya, 10 to 9: Saturdays, 10
to 1.
-Sung lese than $1. or more than $200 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than £2,500 in any one year.
3-Depositors in the Savings Bank having
$100 or more at their radit may of their option transfer the same to the
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Our poration on fixed deposit for 12 montba
per cent. per annum interest. 4---Interest
the rate of 31 par cont per aungu will be allowed- to depositors on their daily balances.
5. Each
with
Depositor will be supplied gratis Pass Book which must be pre- tented with each payment or with drawal Dopositors must not make
entrics
themselves in their Pass- Books but should send them to be written up at lonet twice a year, about the beginning of January and begin ning of July. 8.-Correspondence as to the basiness of
the Bank if marked On Hongkong. Savings Bank Business is forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China. 7.Withdrawals may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the depositor or his duly appointed agent, and the production of his Pass-Book
are necessary.
For the
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANJING
CORPORATION,
JOHN WALTER, Aoting Chief Manager,
Hongkong. June 7, 188%,
Notices to Consignees.
STEAMSHIP OXUS.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
764
CONSIGNEES of Cargo from London,
Established
February, 1845.
號五十月十年六十八百八千一英
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1886.
Business Notices.
FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co-
EG to announce that they have just received their NEW STOCK OF
BEG.
CARPETS AND FURNISHING GOODS
IN THIS SEASON'S DESIGNS,
COMPRISING
3,500 YARDS DEST QUALITY BRUSSELS CARPETS in Art Designs and Colorings, WITH BOLDERS AND RUGS
TỪ LIÊM.
2,000 YARIM 2ND QUALITY BRUSSELS CARPETS in Art Designs nad Colorings, WITH BORDERS AND Rudy To
BATCH,
3,000 YARD TAPESTRY CARPETS iu Art Designs and Colorings wITH BORDERS AND RUGS TO MATCH. "KENSINGTON CARPETS.'--These are inexpensive but most Artistic productions of the English Loom, woven in one pioco, without seam, bordered, fringed and reversible: may be had in a variety of Patterns and SIZES, SUITABLE FOR RECEPTION AND BEDROOMS,
· WESTMINSTER CARPETS-These are similar in texture to a medium quality Brussels Carpets, most Art istic in Design, inexpansive and durable, suitable for Dining and Drawing Rooms A great FARIETY TO
SELECT FROM IN VARIOUS RIZES.
'ORIENTAL CARPETS AND RUGS-A Splendid Collection of Antique Persian and Indian Rugs and Carpets Daghestan, Koula, and Scinde Ruga iu great variety. An immense assortment of Axminster and Velvet Hearth Rugs, Sofa Carpets, aud Door Mate. Sheepskin Rugs and Mats in all Colorings.
Curtain Department.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF CURTAINS in every TEXTURE-MADRAS, GUIPURE, SWISS and NOTTINGHAM,
LACE, from $2.00 per pair.-Sume special-novelties.
TAPESTRY CURTAINS,' WITH BORDERS & DADOES.-There are Woren in the Certain with Border and Dado to Match, in every variety of design and coloring,-requiro no making or trimming, from. $10 per pair,
'TAPESTRIES AND COVERING FABRIOS.The most wonderful improvements have been made within the last few yours in the MANUFACTURE and COLORING of COVERING FABRICS. The Artistic effect which some of these goods oven at $1.00 per yard, double width-give is extraordinary. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co, havu a vary large variety of patterns, double width, from $1.00 per yard. Aiso FRINGES and TRIMMINGS made specially to matuli
NOVELTIES in PLUSH and TAPESTRY TABLE COVERS, TIDIES, TOILET COVERS and ANTIMACASSAIS. ARTISTIC DRAPERIES and MANTEL BORDERS.
ExD and TABLE LINEN AND EVERY description of HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY,
CALIFORNIA SAXONY and WITNEY BLANKETS, EIDER DOWN QUILTS AND PILLOWS. OVERMANTELS, MIRRORS, PERAMBULATORS, &c.
Bedstead Department,
LANE, CRAWFORD & COMPANY hare seldom less than 10) Bedsteads in stock of various patter to suit all purchasers; they bava just received an Elegant All Bray HALE CANOTY BEDSTEAD and vory handsome All BRASS FOUR Post ditto, which are now on view.
SPRING MATTRASSES.-SAVITARY WOVEN WIRE and CHAIN SUNG. MATTHASSES in every size to fit any
BEDSTEAD.
Bedding.
LANE, CRAWFORD & COMPANY'S BEDDING is all manufactured by themselves and quaranteed pare, none but New and FIRST-CLASS MATERIALS being used. As there are several unscrupulous Tradesman and Dealers, who, by using second-hand horse hair and stuffing, aro able to affer worthless articles at compas- atively low priose, Lano, Crawford & Co. beg to intimate that in making Bedding they use none but NEW and Frast Class MATERIALS and guarantee the purity of their productions, OLD MATTRASSES purified and re-made.
OLD FURNITURE Ra-covered Equal to New. Estimates and designs free.
HONGKONG, October 4, 186
Intimations.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.
MEMBERS of the above Club will
INRE Annual General MEETING of
be held at the Crry HALL, st 4.30 p.m, vn WEDNESDAY, the 20th Tustnat.
By Order,
J. GRANT,
·Clerk of the Course Hongkong, October 5, 1886.
NOTIFICATION.
1000
HEAD QUARTERS, HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS,
9th October, 1883.
GENTLEMEN desirous of JOINING
the HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS
can be Enrolled at the READ QUARTERS Of the Corps at 6.30 p.m. on TUESDAYS.
The DR SEASON has now 'commenced
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
1804
HARRY ELLIS,
TAILOR, &c.,
114, FENCHURCH STREET
(OPPOSITE MARK LANE),
LONDON, E.C.
EGS to inform the Europeans of Hongkong and Coast Ports that he he com
BE
menced Business at the above address and having had Four and a half
921
and Recruits should come forward as soon years' experience in the Far East, is fully competent ro SUPPLY CITINA CUSTOMERS
as possible to complete the Course of GUN with ALL REQUIREMENTS for Home and Colonial wear.
DRILLS in time for ANNUAL PRACTICE,
1932
G. A. CRAWFORD, Colonel, RA,
Commandant.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ALJUSTMENT OF BOSTS FOR THE YEAR 1885.
HAREHOLDERS are bereby requested D. to send in to this Office a List of their Contributious of Peamis for the year end. ing 31st December last, in Order that the PROPORTION of PROFIT for that year to be Paid as
to CONTRIBUTOES * BONUS to
may be arranged. Returns not set in before the 30th Noveriber next, will be made up by the Company, and no sabie quent Claime or Alterations will be allowed.
By Order of the Directors,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,. Secretary Hongkong, October 1, 1886,
NOTICE
1874
Steamship Indus, in connection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods--with the ex ception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risk at the Kowloon Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing. Optional Cargo will be forwarded ou, unless intiraation is received from the Consignees HIPMASTERS and ENGINEERS are before Neon ing it
Fit to be
their arrival in this Harbour, NONE of Bil- of Bills of
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
be BAY (Thursday), request respectfully informed that, if upon
here.
THE BON
BON MARCHE.
(HEAP MARKET)
ADJOINING THE STAG HOTEL (NEXT DOOR).
JONSISTING or a STOCE or FANCY AND USEFUL ARTICLES,
PIPES,
At Cash Prices and for Cash only...
TOBACCOS,
CIGARS,
BOOKS,
NOVELS.
MUSIC,
WATCHES,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
ALBUMS,
KNIVES,
CUTLERY,
LEATHER, GOODS... CLOCKS, and a varied Stock of Fancy GOODS of all kinds. BON MARCHE, aunt door to The Sad HOTEL, Hongkong, September 8, 1886.
Victoria Hotel,
Prays and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
1739
THIS Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most contral and airy positions in the Colony and commanding splendid view of almost
the Under ll be countersigned by the Company's POREMEN should be at The ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated and have just been refurnished in most]
日八十月九年戌丙
Business Notices.
ROBERT LANG & Co.
10 Meet the increasing requirements of our Business, we have
PRICE $2 PER MONTH..
Shipping.
Steamers.
OCEAN-STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI.
the by CAMPBELL. (Taking Cargo Presencera al through rates
Hairdresser, and have opened up communication between it and our Original Premises.
In making this intimation to our Customers, we would also inform them that our NEW AUTUMN STOCK is now being shown, replete in all the latest Styles and Materials, and Purchasers may rely upon obtaining from us, only Goods that are new and in good condition all Stock that had deteriorated from any cause whatever having been Sold at Auction a few weeks ago, as we do not consider it to our advantage to keep old Stock from year to year.
From our practical knowledge of Tailoring, Shirt-making, and Gontlemen's Outfitting, to which we confine ourselves, we can ensure our Customers careful attention, good value, and punctuality in the fulfilment of orders.
Hongkong, September 16, 1880.
W. POWELL & Co.
EX STEAMSHIP NESTOR. NEW
1763
WINTER DRESS MATERIALS,
OVER 350 PIECES. PRICE from 15 CENTS per Yard.
W. POWELL & Co.
-VICTORIA EXCHANGE, September 14, 1880.
KELLY & WALSH, LD.,
1774
WILL HOLD, FOR ONE WEEK ONLY, A Great Clearance Sale. YOMMENCING MONDAY, the 11th October, and Finishing SATURDAY, the 16th October.
COM
All Last Season's FANCY GOODS, at HALF PRICE.
A Quantity of BOOKS of TRAVEL, BIOGRAPHY, HISTORY and WORKS of FICTION, at HALF PRICE.
A Lot of ONE DOLLAR FRENCH NOVELS, at 40 Cents
each or $3.50 per dozen.
A
Quantity of SONGS and POPULAR DANCE MUSIC, usual price, 75 Cents each, offered at 20 Cents each or 6 pieces for $1.00.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED.
Hongkong, October 9, 1886.
Intimations.
CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT EIGHT PER CENT. LOAN or 1884. 'C.'
THE INTEREST due 15th day of Octo. TO BONDS of the abors LOAN will be Paid at the OFFICE of this Corporation on and after that date.
For the HONGKONG & SHAngsai Banking
CORPORATION,
Agents Issuing the Loan, JOHN WALTER,
Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, October 14, 1886, 1967 UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Second BONUS of FIVE PER CENT on Contributiore, and a DIVIDEND of Six DOLLARS and TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per Share for the year 1885, will be Payablo on MONDAY, the 4th Instant.
WARRANTS may be had on application at the OFFICE of the Society on and after that data.
By Order of the Board,
N. J. JEDE
Secretary.
1883
Hongkong, October 2, 1886 CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE Fifth Ordinary General MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at o'Clock (Noon), on SATURDAY, the 23rd tho. OFFICES of the Untersigned, at 12 October instant.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9th to the 23rd Insient, both days inclusiva.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Menagers, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, Hongkong, October. 7, 1886.
1925
Shipping.
Steamers.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
The Co.'s Steaustip
Tanais, Commandant PAUL, will be despatched for
KOBE and YOKOHAMA, SHORTLY,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent.
Hongkong, October 14, 1883.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,
-1983
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
The Steamship
Miniskire,
the entire harbour and within Eve minutes' walk of the principal Government Offices (including the Post Office), Banks, &co, has resortly heen mach en- larged and improved and is now one of the principal Horzis in the place. hand, HEAD Oreoz, No. 14, Praya Central, will An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spacious,
Orders for
comfortable and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East. REPAIRS if sent to the The Accommodation and Barrica of every kind will be found to be of the best description. receive prompt attention, All Claims must be sent in to me on or necessary, Comraunfeation with the Under The HOTL also contains handsome and comfortable Reception, READING, BILLIARD DOTè Ports on or abgub the 18th Instant."
In the Event of Complaints being found
large DINING H before SATURDAY, the 23rd October, or they signed is requested, when immediate steps The HOTEL is ansurpassed, for comfort, convenience and quick service. will not be recognised.
will be taken to rectify the cause of dis No Fire Insuranos has been affected.
satisfaction.
Continental languages are spoken,
Goods remaining guclaimed after TAURS DAY the 1st October, at Noon, will be subject to rent.
Band SwOKING ROOMS S
J. DENOASTRE, Com'der, will be despatched for the
Shipping.
Steamers.
1937
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI VIA SWATOW. (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rate for CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, NEW. OHWANG, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE)
The Ca's Steamship
Kulsang, Captain YOUNG, will be despatched as above TO- MORROW, the 16th Instant, at p..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, October 15, 1886.
►
1950
THE OHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.
The Co.'s Steamship
Diamante, Capt. McCABLIN, will be despatched for the above Ports qui SATURDAY, the 18th Instant, at 6 p.m.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, October 14, 1885.
1964
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA. SUEZ ĐOANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
Palemed, Captain JACKSON, will be despatched as above or
SATURDAY, the 16th Instant.
For Freight or Paasege, apply to:
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
1933
Agente, Hongkong, October 9, 1885.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LEIITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOODHOW.
The Co.'s Steamship
Thales,
for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE,)
The Co.'s Steamship
Agamemnon, Captain WILDING, will be despatched as above on
TUESDAY, the 19th Instant.
1053
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, October 12, 1886.
FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL
The Stowskip
Glenorchy,
Captain Gabra, will be despatched as Above on
or about the 20th Instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, October 3, 1886.
1909 FOR NEW YORK FLA SUEZ CANAL,
The Steamship
Port Adelaide,
F. Weer, Commander, will be despatched for.
above Porta on or about the 22nd Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, October 4, 1886. 1806 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI AND TRIESTE, (Taking Cargo at through rates to CAL CUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS.)
The Co Staninship
Amphitrite,
Captain B. (Loton, will be despatched as above
Company, Praya Central.
1949
on or about the 24th Instout.
For further Particulare, regarding Freight and Passago, apply to the AGENCY of the
O. BACHRACE,
Agent Hongkong, October 11, 1880, CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VIA FOOCHOW,
The Co. Steamship
Whampoa,
Captain Huyr, will be despatched as above an
1956
SATURDAY, the 30th Instant, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, October 12, 1886, NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA FLORIO; & RUBATTINO UNITED COMPANIES.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, PORT SAID, NAPLES, LEGHORN GENOA, ÁND MARSEILLES.
(Taking Cargo at through rates to all MEDI- TERRANEAN & LEVANTINE PORTS, ODESSA & ALEXANDRIA, and also to NEW YORK & BUENOS AYRES, MONTE-VIDEO.)
1st November,
The Co.'s Steamship
Bormida
will be despatched hự above on or about the
about the 3rd December.
To be followed by the D. Balduins on or
tion for Passengers and carry a Dostor. The Steamers have splendid Accommoda- and Stewardess.
For further Particulars regarding Freight and Prasage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Oò., Agents, Hongkong, October 8, 1886. 1931
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK. The American Barque
Annie W. Weston, DUNCAN, Mastor, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick dospatol.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 13, 1886. 1764
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.) (If sufficient inducement offer.)
The 3/3 L. 1.1 British Barque. Jolm Trahy, RYAN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
1980
Capt. GODDARD, will be have quick despatch, despatched for the above For Freight, apply to Porta on SUNDAY, the 17th Instant, at Daylight.
GONSALVES & Co. Hongkong, October 13, 1886.
FOR NEW YORK: The 3/3 L.1.1. American Barque Antioch, HEMINGWAY, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
For Freight or Favage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, October 14, 1886.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
The Steamship
Pembrokeshire,
1981
D. WILLIAMS, Comm'der, will be despatched for
the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 17th Instant.
This Steamer has superior Passenger de- conimodation
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents
1984
D. GILLIES,
Secretary- Hongkong, August 25, 1885,
·1458.
Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,
Proprietors. Hongkong, September 16, 1885.
1612
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & U
Agents. Hongkong, October 9, 1686. 1941 Hongkong, October 14, 1886.
1963
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,"
Agent
· Hongkong, October 14, 1888.
RUSSELL & Ch. Hongkong, October 11, 1886 10487
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 100 4.1. American Ship
T. F. Oakes, Curer, Master, will load here for the sbova Port, and wil
have quick despateb
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 6, 1888, 3722