Steamers.
FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK.
THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED
The Company's Stoamor Parathon Klan
Capt. W. H. WATION, Will be despatched for tho above Porte on FRIDAY, the 10th Instant,
at Ba..
!
For Freight or Passaige, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agents.
Hongkong, December 7, 1886.
FOR SHANGHAI.
2329
The Steamship
Nimpo, Captain D'EGVILLE, will be despatched for the abova Port on FRIDAY, the 101: Instant,
at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, December 8, 1886.
2392
NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE
ITALIANA
(FLORIO & RURAttino United CoMPANIES) |
STEAM. FOR
SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, LEGHORN,
AND GENOA. (Taking Cargo at through rates to MADAS, PERSIAN GULF, Baduan, a 1 MEDITER RANEAN, ADRIATIC and LEVANTINE PORTS; ALEXANDRIA, ÖDESSA, MAL SEILLES, and also to BUENOS AYRES, MONTEVIDEO, VALPARAISO and CALLAO.)
The Co.'s Steamship
D. Balduin, G. DoDeno, will be Jaspatched as above un
Capt.
or about the 10th December.
The Steamer les ap'endid Accommoda- tion for Passengers and carries a Doctor and Stewardess.
For further Particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, November 19, 1886.
2207
Shipping.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 33 L.1.1. Amer. Schooner
Harirlines „TIBETTH, Master, will lead here for the above Port, and will
havo quick dospatel.“
For Freight, apply to
2321
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 5, 1886.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. ⠀⠀
The 33 L.1.1. America: Ship
· Harvester, Tarzon, Muster, will load here for the above Port, and will havo quick despatch.
For Fraight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Houghouż, December 4, 1886.
Prospectus.
ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS
OF
2310
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY
'(LIMITED.)
INCORPORATED ENDER THE COMPANIER" ORDENANCES OF Eloxerona,
CAPITAL.
$1,700,000, Divided into 17,000 Shares of $100
auch, payable nefollows: $25 on application and $75 on allotment.
Directors:
THE HONORABLE J. BELL TRYING, THE HONORABLE F. D. SASSOON. THE HONORABLE A. P. MCEWEN
C. P. CHATER, Esq.
W. H. F. DARBY, Esq.
M. GROTE, EAQ
H. HOPPIÙS, Esq.
E. H. HUNTINGTON, Esq.
J. S. MUSES, BBQ.
Bankers:
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Secretary
ISAAC HUGHES, Esq.
Solicitors:
JESSIES WOTTON & DEACON.
Auditore: MBANKS. G. S. COXON AND T. I. ROSE. THIS Company has been formed for the purpose of amalgamating and work- ing as one concern the undertaking known
Oox-
CHINESE
Prospectus.
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
THE CHINA MAIL
GBE IMPERIAL GOVERN MENT SEVEN PER CENT,
SILVER LOANE,' 1886,
In Terms of Agreonient made with His EXCELLENCY CHỪN YUN and confirmed by the TSUNG-LI YAMEN to the BRITISH MINISTER at Poking on the 18th August, 1886.
The Loan is for Kuping Taels 700,000, the equivalent of Taola 707,200, Shanglui Syoke, in Bends of Shanghai. Thols 250
vácil. Interest at the rate of Seven per Cent, per
Aman, ayaldo half-yearly on let March and 30th September
The First Payment of Interest will be made un Blat March, 1887, and calculated from 15th December, 1880. The Bids are redeemable at par by half- yearly drawings up to 31st March, 1917, as par Schedule attached to Pro-
Notices to Consignees, To-day's Advertisements.
·NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:
For SHANGHAI
[No. 7286-DECL
| Da Nubby Bax, hailing from
who was practising in Hongkoëthout being duly cortitiod and who had demon-
Per Kiang Lee, at 360 p... un Friday, atented his skill on the eyes of a patient,
the 20th inst
was ordered to pay a fine of $10 at the To-
FIRE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF For HAIPHONG.—
Pur Loire Infericure, at 5 p.m., on Fri-lice Court this morning, SHANGHAI, LIMITED,
day, the 10th inst. Por Iduna, ot 5 p.m., on Friday, the
10th inst
CAPITAL
HESS. Arreton & par having arrived from the above Purts, Consigneof of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignaturo, and to take immediate (It delivery of their Goods from alongside
Cargo impeding the discharge will be at once landed and "stered at Consignees risk und expepes, and no Fire Fasurance will be effected:
Claims amst be mangle inmediately, as none Connigicos are hereby informed that all
will be entertained aftor tun 15th Instant.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agarta Hongkong, Ducumber 7, 1886.
2327
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
|HESS. Glenavon having arrived
Principal and Interest payable at the Shang the bore Forte, Cnsigheos of
hai Office of the HoBOKONG AND SHANG- HAY BANKING CORPORATION, and at othor Offices of the Bank at the current ratus Excbange for Demaid Bills on Shanghai. With reference to the foregoing the Hose- KONG AND SILANUBIAI BANKING Ook. PORATION invite Toudera for the above Loun until & Cicek p.m. on WED. NESDAY, tho 15th December, 1886. No Tender will be entertained under Tools
262.50 for vach Bend,
The Amennt allotted must be paid in Dol
Iars at Exchange of 72 on or before the 22nd December, 1896, when latiers of allotmont will be exchanged for Bends in Bearer. PROSPECTUS AND FORM OF TENDER can be
obtained en application at the Bank.
For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
Agents Issuing the Loan,
JOHN WALTER,
Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, November 24, 1886,
930
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
LIMITED.
TSSUE of $200,000 Seven Dollars per Cent. MORTGAGE DEBENTURES
of $500 each, to be paid off on the 31st day of December, 1809
TES. 1,000,000 EN 160 SHARES or TLS. 100 EACH," PAU-UP CAPITAL Tis, 250,000..
For SWATOW AMOY & TAMBUL
Per Fokien, p., on Saturday, the
11th Inst.
boing intended to call up only Ts. 25For SAIGON.
per Share, of which Tia. 10 is to be paid on application, and The. 15 on allotment.)
PAOPINIONAL COMMITTEE.
F. D. BUSH, Esq
Messrs. RossBLE & Co.)
J. CHAPSAL, “Esq., |- (Agent, Masykurries MARITIMES), A. JAM. INVERARITY, Esq., (Manager, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
0. JANTZEN, Esq, (Messrs. MELCHERS & Co.)
Cargo by her aro heroby inferased that thoir Goods, with the exception of Opium, are being landed at their risk into the THE Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from
the Whaivos or Boats delivery may bo obtained:
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given b before & p.m. TO-DAY, the 3rd Instant.
Cargo remaining and olivered after the 11th Instant will be subject to rest.
No Fire Insurance las boen effected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
2304 Hongkong, December 3, 1896.
THE
H. LESTER, Esq, (SIRING ROAD)
H. J. SUCH, Esq... (Messrs. W. HEVETI & Co.).
Baskning
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
LEGAL ADVIREIL.
R. E. WAINEWRIGHT, Esq.
SECRETARY. PHO. TEM
R W. LITTLE, Esq.
Por Furtigen, at 4.30 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 14th inat,
For STRATTS & CALCUTTA --
AT a regular meeting of the United Servios Lodge of Freemasons, held at night, the following brethren were elected office- bearers for the ensuing year -- Worshipful Mester TAMRUTOF
Por Atration Apoar, at 2.30 p.m., on Tri-Tyler
day, the 17th inst
MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW.
Shipping
Swatow and Bangkok.
4 p.m.-Devonhurst leaves for Amby. 4p.m.-Ningro leaves for Shanghai,
* Meetings.
3 p.m.-Mosting of Shareholders of the A.K Stan Laundry Co., Limited, at Hongkong Hotal.
3.30 p.m.-Extraordinary Meeting of The
H.K. & Macio Glass Manufacturing | Co, Ltd, at the General Managers" office
A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED,
HAY
ITAVE NOW RECRIVED THEIR SEASON'S SUPPLY
OF
Bro. W. Goulburne Bro, A. R. Madar
Bro. J. Maxwell
Tax. following is a list of the officers of Zetland Lodge, voicated for the ensuing
year
Bro. M. Falconer......
Treasurer. ...Secretary.
H. R. Rawlinson......Organist.
.W.M.
Wor
2
G. O. Cox
D. Gillies.
.L.P.M. ..S.W.
4. D. Donth.
14
J. Willingtt
J. D. Ball.
{}
J. B. Scoft...
..S. D.
G. H. Swales..........J. D.
B.C.
G. A Taylor...
.Steward,
11
W. Bevan.....not
J. Maxwell
Tyler
,, E. Wokey...eitb.
MESSES Lane, Crawford & Co. hayo kent na
a copy of the prettiest almanae for 1887
HERE can be unquestion that the con- CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY we have na yot seen this season. Tho central
stant growth of Shanghai, and the expansion of its trade, show that there is plenty of room for another local Fire In-
To-day's Advertisements.surance Company.
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED, The Departure of the
Co.'s Steamalip Devonhurst, Captain HoxTOFF, for AMOY is POSTPONED till. 4 p.m. TO. MORROW, the 10th Instant.
For Freight or Passago, apply to.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Ayente.
2342
Hongkong, December 9, 1886.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
is
-AND-
FIRST SHIPMENT
FANCY
0 0 0 DS- NEW PERFUMES,
NEW CHOCOLATES, CUT GLASS BOTTLES,
GLOVE AND HANDIERULLIEP Boxes,
BUKETS OF CONFECTIONERY,
CRYSTALLIZED FRUITS,
CHAUERES,
&C., &¤., &o.
A. S. Watson & Co., Limited, HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkem, November 24, 1886. 2935
The prosperity of the Hongkong and t
and the China Fire Insurance Companies, a very. large part of whose business is contributed
Sha, a proof of the safety of such NEW SWERTH, au institusion as is now contemplated; and the premises of support already received justify the belief that this Company will also be a success. It is not the intention of the promoters to enter into any hostile com- petition with the existing institutions, os they are astiated that the field hare is suffi- ciantly large.. without doing so.
The sun which it is proposed
ed to call up will give ample security. In insurers. Oct of the profits it is proposed, to pay first, interest at cho rate of ten per cent. per sanum upon the paid up capital of the less auch sum is the shareholders from time t
time decide to set apart towards the formation of a reserve fund, among the con
their to contributions.
The Association will be registered in Hongkong as a "Limited Company, under the Hongkong
Ordinances, Half the capital of the Company has al cations, accompanied by a deposit of ton On the 9th instant, at Shamion, Canton, tacle per sbare applied for, will be received LILLE, the beloved wife of T.. B. Cunning by the HONGKONG & SBANGULAT BASKING hat. CORPORATION, Hongkong, up to Noon of
the 18th December next.
Association, and to divide the remainder,
Applications are invited for $300,000 in $7 per cont. Mortgage Debentures of $500 cach. These Debonturce are issued in order to repay the money, emporarily borrowed FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUEtributors of business in proportion
reed
Daylight.
The Co's Stummahip
Fokien, Captain HAGE, will be despatched for the shove
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAÏK & Co., General Managers. flongkong. Ducumber 9, 1886.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
2336
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI VĨA AMOY, (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW.
by the Company for the purchase of the CHWANG, HIENTSIN, HANKOW and
property presently aentioned. Parts on the YANOTSZE.}
The U
Cosany are doing a a large and in- The Co, Stenunship
creasing business as Hotel Keepers and re- A Messrs JARDINE; MATHESON & Co. uire an extension of their premises. They Ports on SUNDAY. the 12th batant, at ready been applied for, aud farther appli- Audliises,
have accordingly PIERS AND GODOWN's with the undertaking.
to purchase the Captain LAFAOE, will be despatched as above in
known as the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON block of baillings situate on the Prays, in SATURDAY, the 11th Instant.
WHARF, GODOWN AND LABOR BOAT and registered in the Land Office as the the occupation of Messrs Meichers & Co., PANY. The objects of the Company at Remaining Por For Freight or Passage, apply to
Portion
of Marine Lot No. 7, more particularly act out in the Memoran-
for the pries of $192,500. The property BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
dum and Articles of Association, copies of Agente.
which can be seen in London at the oflicurusures on the Nerthi 108 feet 6 inches Hongkong, December 2, 1886. 2209 of Messrs MATHESON & Co., No. 3 Lombard thereabouts, on the South 104 feet or there- Street, E... in Shangbai at the offices of abouts, on the East 175 feet or thereabouts OCHAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. Measts JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., and in
Hongkong
at the Company's Odiet, Paddur Street,
Thongkong The property known as Messrs JARDINE, MATHESON & Co's PIERS AND GODOWNS
The loan will be secured by a first charge consists of
of portions of Marine Lots Nos. 95, 96, 97 and 68, and a right of water on the said property, which, by a lease dated frontage of over 617 feet, and an area of the 31st December, 1881, was demised to five years from that over 100,000 square feet, with the tio-Me F. W. Keiners
date at the ancual rental of $10,000, the lowns and buildings thereon, having a Lessee paying in addition rates and taxes. gross storage capacity of orer 80,000 tons
The Debentures will be issued at # 330 x on the arm 325 x 30 and premium of 85 per centom for andia
DO',
FOIL LONDON PTA SUEZ..CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
Drcates, Capt. Hurcursos, will b despatched as above on
SATURDAY, the 11th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,
Hongkong, D.coinber 6, 1886.
2317
FOR LONDON FTA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamship
Glencagles, Captain PAK, will be despatched as above on
or about the 13th Instant.
This steamer has superior Accommoda- tion for Passengers and carries a Doctor
and Stewardess.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, December 3, 1985.
2300
AUSTRO.HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S
·STÉAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEŻ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI AND TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through rates to OAL QUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS,}
The Co.'s Steamship
Blektra, Capt. G. LaGusts, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 15th Instant, at Noon. For further Particulars, regarding Freight and Pasango, apply to the AGENCY of the Company, Praya Central.
O. BACHRACH,
Agent. Han kong, December 2, 1880.
t 2201
the Wharf, measuring on the main frust
and on the West 170 fost or thereabouts, and it is intended to creat without delay on the uuid premises a new wing for the Hotel at an einated cost of not less than
£40,000..
made
FOR
LIMITED.
SYDNES MELBOURNE AND
ADELAIDE.
If fewer Shares are allotted than care ap. plied for, the balance of the deposit will be pfled towards the payment due on allot- ment. It no Sharea are allotted, the du- posit will be returned in full.
Hongkong, December 9, 1880.
SHIPPING
2341
ARRIVALS, December 8 1220 Norden, Dauish steemer, 863, Davidsen, Wahiy December 3, Rice.--WIELER & Co.
Iduna, German steamer, 297, N. Emke,
Caling of POUT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS, ent taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, TAS- MANIA, &c.)
The Steamship
Guthrie, Capt. SHANNON, will do Haiphong December 4, General-A. R. despatcher, for the above
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
Sgents Hongkong, December 9, 1886 CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
LIMITED.
2337
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, HE Transfer BOOKS of the Company
so the siding 275x50, showing a total of $500 each inside payable to bearer of and carrying interest from the 1st day of berthing capacity of 1100 feet a path of January 188, at the rate of $7 per centum Forts eu WEDNESDAY, the 22nd Inst., shears capable of lifting 25 tons, and rolling stock, including 4038 feet of Dearville's per annua, payable quarterly on the 31st at Noon patent tramway, 33 waggons and turn-day of March, the 30th day of Juac, the tables.
30th day of September and the 31st day of Daceraber at the Hongkong and Shanghai The property of the HosakoNG AND KOWLOON WHARF, GenOWN AND CAN Banking Corporation, Elangkong, or at any BOAT COMPANY consists of Kowloon Marine of its branches, at the current rate of ex- Lote No. 9, 11, 20 and 21, having a Prova change
gon presentation of the coupons the Debentures. The terms of frontage of 1620 feet and an area of 414,000
The Godowns on these lots subcription for each Detentore are un fol- square feet. have a gross sturage capacity of 178,300 lows on application and the balance
un allotment, to be
to be paid into the langkung tons; three Wharves, one measuring 433
Shanghai Bauk, Hongkong fest long and 37 fost 6 inches broad,
Where no allotment other measuring 475 feet long
the deposit and 57 feet 6 inches broad, and the third will be returned in full without any de- measuring 601 fect long and 45 feet 6duation but without any interest, and where inches broad,--fix of the largest Ves
the number of Debentures allotted is less sels, that enter Hongkong can bu berthed than the nun her applied for the surplus will e credited in reduction of the sucunt pag- at these larves at the same time)—rol-
ng stock, including 1970 yards for 5.66 able on allotinent and any oxcass returned, of Foster's patent tramway, two of the balance due on allotment the Com In case of nou-payment by any applicant hing machines for waggots, 45
45 turn- tables, Fowler's general purpose wag pany may forfeit the deposit and cancel the allotenent, or may charge interest on the gons, 40 Decauville's general
purpose way.
balance due at the rate of Eight Dollars per gona, 38 Fowler's double tipping coal wag- gona, 2 steam hoisting gears, the steam centum per annum until payment, launches Keloon, Hongkong, and Heron, 4 aulki teak
ak lighters.
hters, each capable of hold 200 tons, and 3 Chinese cargo boats together capable of holding 125 tone
The two undertakings above referred to have been working welisfactorily for some period.
ing
It has been arranged to purchase Kot. on Inland Lots Nis 211, 212, 213 and 214, having a total road frontage of fest and an area of over 145,000 square fe:1
Of the total
tho fotal Capital of $1,700,000 ski of
of $1,000,000 has been taken np by the vendors of the various lands and pre- nice, as more particularly mentioned in the Memorandum of Asociation, and the remaining FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY AND Publiis $100,000 only is offered to the
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
ww
MELBOURNE, VIA FOOCHOW.
The Co.'s Steamship
Changsha
* J. G. WILLIAMS; Coin'der, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 10th Instant, std p.m.
te
The attention of Passengers is directed. sho superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. First-class Saloon and Cabins aveatusted forward of the Engines. Second Class Passengers are accommodated in the Poor
A Refrigerating Chamber enauros the supply of Fresh Provisions hroughout the entire voyage.
A daly qualified Surgeon is carried, For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents
Hongkong, December 4, 1886.
2914
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
The Steamship
Arratoon Apcar,
subscription.
The Contracts for extending and cam- pleting the Godowns and Wharver of the HONGKONG AND Kowicos WHARF GODOWN AND CARGO BOAT COMPANY will amount all to a aum, estimated not to excs.d $100,000 The owners of the Godowns and Wharvea bavo already paid
a portion
of this estinasted sum, and will continue to much thereof a fulla due up to the pay so time when the promises are acquited by the Company, when the Company will pay to these owners so much of the ssid estimated sam as they shall then have
The necessary Application Forms can be obtained from the Company's Secretary, or at the Bongkong Hotel.
be Applicepts for Dep sils, will be be accompanied with Banker's received by the Secretary up to 4 p.m. on the 27th December, 1995.
The form and conditions of the Deben-
tures can be seen at the Hotel and at the Ofice of Messrs Worros and Deacon, the Company's Solicitors.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
L HAUSCHILD, -Reere ary: Hongkong, 5th December, 1886.
the
will be CLOSED from the 18th to 31st Instant, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Manajera, CANTON INSURance Office, LIMITED. Hongkong, December 9, 1886. 2349
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the Matter of KWOK YING SHEW and TSIN TOI HI, Bankriepta.
PARTICULARS AND CONDITIONS
OF SALE OF
MARTY.
Décomber 9:
Ktong Lee, Chineas steiner, from
Whampoa
portion of the shannas is taken up with a representation of a roadside bank of wild flowers, in full bloom. In the contre of this is pinned, on a milestone, a small calendar marking the months, instead of the miles; while in the right hand bottom" corner in a winter scous set in a modallion- shaped frame. The whole is surrounded by an elegant border, completing a very prolly, picture. On the reverse side is a calendar of momorable events,
Tuz prospectus of the Fire Insurance. As.. sociation of Shanghai, Limited, will pro- hably come opon many of our readora as a -The publication of this insus commenced surprise. As will be seen from the adver- tisement (which appears in another column), 7.15 m.
We promotera dwell upon the growth of Shanghai, the expansion of trade, and the On the 8th instant, at St. John's Cathe-consequent room thore is for another local drat, by the Rev. P. A. J. Gace, Acting fire iusurance company. Even the pros- Colonial Chaplain, JAMES WHITTALL
MARRIAGE.
DEATH.
Che Chies tail.
second den of Joseph Whittall, to perity of the two local companies here is MARGAKET, youngest daughter of the late cited as a reason why prosperity should Houry Mance/
visit one in the Modal Settlement. All this may be so. But when the notice goon on to state that it is not the intention of the promoters to enter into any hostile.com- petition with theexisting institutions, as they are satisfied that the field hero (in Shanghai) is sufficiently largo without doing so, resid- ents in Rongkong will naturally wonder how this friendly intention is to be carried out. The wonder is not lessened when it is noted that two of the Provisional Com mittes are members of firms the Hongkong partners of which are now serving on one of the local fire insurance boards in Hong- kong....
Of course, interests in the East are known to be varied, and may somulines
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1886,
TELEGRAMS.
(SUPPLIED TO FIT 'Osina Mail')
_________ (Via Suuthern_Lane.)
THE DEFENCES OF THE EMPIRE.
LosDOR, 7th December, 1856.
A dosgatoh ne been addressed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies to all Governors of Colonies, stating that the Go Vermont has advised Her Majesty the
Queen to summon a conference, in London
Ning, British steamer, from Whampoa in april next to discuss urgent questions, Claymore, British steamor, from Wham- especially in connection with the defences
of the Empira and with regard to an Im Danish Monarch, British steamer, from perial system of telegraph extension. Whampoa
poa
Jacob Christensen, Norwegian steamer, 1,107, G. Bjorck, Nagasaki December: 4, Coal-MINUI BURSAN KAISHA
MA
Cicer, British steamer, 1,030, Aaron ARNHOLD, KAKBERG & Co. * B George, Kutchinatzu Dec. 3, Coal.-
Cloro, German steamer, 674, 0. Christen sen, Swatow December 8, General.—SIEMS Fax & Co.
DEPARTURES. Desember - Annie, for Elaila, Formosa, fur Coast Parts. Jarna Doone, for Whampoa Norden, for Whampus. Deconhurst, for Amoy, Trasancore, for Saigon, Merionethshire, for Shanghai. Esmeralda, Eur Amoy and Manila. Amig, for Singapore,
CHEARED.
Phra Chom Kino, for Swatow and Bangkok. VALUABLE LEASE BOLD Pen-boot, lor New York.
FH. Dretus, for Saucinkan.""
PROPERTY,
ettuate in
WING LOK STREET, Victoria, Hongkong
10 BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION,
2325 TO
Notices to Consignees.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
S.S. MERIONETHSHIRE, FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP,
LONDON
это
TUESDAY,
the 14th day of December, 1886, at 3:
'Clock p.m., at the Premises,-
Mr. J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer
PASSENGERS ARNIVED.
Fer Clara, from. Swatow, 89 Chinese.
DEPARTED.
Per Formos, for Taiwanfon, My Stuart. Per Deponhurst, for Amcy, 15 Chineze. Per Merionethshire, for Bhangbat, 12 Chi
MARG.
Per Amiga, for Singapore, 395 Chingee.
TO DEPART
LOCAL AND GENERAL
appear to conflict when they do not really do ao. But, as with the competition of Boms offices, it is admittedly difficult to serve two masters. Other particulars con- cerning the capital, amount paid up, in- treat guarantood, and mode of application fur shares, will be found in the advertise-
ment.
The suggestion to summon a conference to discurs the question of the defences of the PASSED SUEZ GÁVAL.
British Empire is doubtless the direct OurWARD BOUND-dusam, Supt. 21; result of Todd Charles Beresford's memo
Sulane, 28; Deepdale, Dot. 26; Stentor, randum disclosing the inefficiencies and Pandora Now 12; Telemachus, Gleague, HOMEWARD BOUND:-Pori Jackson, Nos. galios sunde against the ordnance depart 19; Autrochus, Yasutać, Vespasiun, 21 deficiencies of the navy. The recent alle- 2: Antenor, Breconshire, Nichment, and the agitation regarding the de- Hume, Palamed, 10; Oxfordshire, 19
Flintshire R. Rubaitino, 23; Djemuch, fauces of the Australasian colonies may Fort Adelaids, Massalia, 25.
also have had their share in influencing the
The next FRANCIS Main, per the M. M. Government to make this recommendation. Co's steamer dezac, is to leave However this may be, the recommendation Saign for this port on the Otr in-
stant, at 11 pm, and may be cx has been onde none too soon, and it is pested here on or before Monday, the only to be regretted that the urgency of 13thint. This packet bring repfice to the question has failed to induce greater letters despatched from Hongkong on
expedition in the summoning of the con September 24th
feronen. Five months is a long time to The N. G. I, steamer R. Bulduino left Bins take in getting together such a conference as gapers on the 29th Nov., at 3.36 p.1.7 will be likely to sit even if representatives gland is nav.dns. The Austro-Hungarian Lloyd.. 8. N. On's are to be summoned from Australia and stesmar Elektra, from Trieste, left the other colonies. Possibly the intention Singaporo on the Zod inst., and may
The
be expected here ou ur about the this to give those who are responsible for the
inst
O. S. S. Co.'s steamship Anchises, from condition of the defences time to collect the Liverpool, left Singapore on the 2ud ovidence and data which it will be necessary inst., and may be expected here on or to lay hofure the conference to enable it to about the 9th instant,
instant.
The China Navigation C's steamship as the subject sensibly. But in any Chingly, from Glasgow, loft Stuga case, conference once having been de pere on the 3rd instant and may be eded on, five months seems an extraor expected here
here on or about the 10th
Vito dillary length of time to waste in getting Pez, Thibet, from Bongking for Nags The D D. R steamer Eya loft Sin spor it together. We wonder if the new saki, Mas Harrison, and bir Werdermat;
the 5th inst., and may be expected Privy Councillor will land his mighty xust for Kabo, Rev. T., Mer aud Miss Dun,
· here on or about the 13th inst
steamer Teturtos left Sizga
to this august assembly by representing puro on the 5th pected here on about the 19th inst, and Gibraltar of the East, for whose futer
from Calcutta, left Singapore on the
eats he has exhibited so much fatherly and may be expected here on or about
•may
ALL THOSE PIECES OR PARCELS and Mrs Bedford for Yokohania, Mr and The Union Line inst, and may be ex- to it the pitiful condition of the Malta
OF GROUND,
Mrs Fullroy, and Miss M. Wheeler.
Per FH. Dreios, for Bandalon, Mr E
E Abrahamson, and 11 Chiu ne
AND SINGAPORE.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in-
formed that all Goods, with the excep- Situate lying and being at Victoria, koeien tion of Opium, are being lauded their
Sections E and F of MARINE LOT | 180 Chinese, risk into the Godown of the Undersigned
No. 1.
Tokether with the MES at Wanchai, behind the premises known as No. 3. Blue Buildings, whence and/or
SUACES, ERECTIONS, and BUILD- INGS thereon. The Preis an d Judd from the Wurces or Boata delivery may be
of the terms of 999
years crested by an
and registered in the Law Oгmo & Per Par Com Klav,í bir Swatow, de Tho, steamship Tri-aoth instant, the solicitude. It will not surprise us to hear, st
Cargo e
ex Monmouthshire from New Yoax has come forward by this Steamer.
paid.
Applications for Shares will be received ia Loudon, ap to and inclusive of the 15th January 1887, by Messrs MATESON & Co obtained. in Shanghai, up to and inclusive of the 31st December 1880, by Mossre
JAXDINE MATHESON & Co.; and in Hongkong, up to and inclusive of the 31st December 1886, by the Secretary and the ampon
amount payable on application must be paid
te the Sungkong.
N
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un- less notice to the contrary be given before on Noon TO-MORROW,
No Claims will be admitted after the and Shanghai Banking Corporation. If so Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods allotment is
is made the deposit will be re- remaining after the 14th Instant will be tarned, without any deduction, but without subject to rent at the rate of one cont. per any interest, and where the number of package par dny. shares allotted is less than the number aɔ--
All Claims against the Steamer must be Capt. A. B. MACTAVISH,plied for, the surplus will be credited in presented to the Undersigned on or before. reduction of the amount payable on allot the 14th December, 1886, or they will not ment and any oxcras returned
he recognised.
will be despatched for the above Paris on FRIDAY, the 17th
·Instant, at 3 pm
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & 06.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 8, 1886,
2394
Forms of applications for shares may be obtained in London from Messrs MATKESİN & Co., in Shanghai from Mears JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., and in Hongkong from the Secretary.
Hongkong, 18th Nov, 1886,
No Fire Insurance has been effected Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co,
Agents Hongkong, December 7, 1838,
2331
for the Indenture of Crow
Per Fenobscot, for New York, 2 Euro-
Реаль
The atanmahip Benalder, from Leith and any rate, that he has made this one of the London, left Singapore on the thrussons for his being granted an extension the instant, and may be expected here on of leave. It would be interesting to know
or about the 24th mak
whether the telegraph extension referred
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Cicero reports of Marine Loi No.
Flad strong to moderate monsoon and fine ----
Losse of the whole of Mar
1. Sabject to the proportion of Crown wasther. On December 7th; passed S. 8. Owing to press of matter our share List has to in the telegram includes a direct Rent and subject also to an Indenture Gratitude steering N.E, 12 miles to the to be left out. The only change in quots ling of Mortgage on the whole of
Lot No. I to secure $100 amp Fastward of Ockern Island.
[0, of Which
from Singapore to Hongkong.
Mr MacEwen, or one of the other in-
The German steamer Cars reports: Left tions is a fall of 81 in Docks. $85 000 only is now due, and which Swatcw on the 8th inst, at 10 p.m., and is.ascured upon the Sections now offer had light NE breeze, with fine weather The M. M. Co. inform us that the comake steps to so that the subjecs :15-
ad for Sale and upon Section D. It is.
believed that the Mortgague will dis throughent charge the Property apon payment of the principal saui uf 224,000, For Farticulars of the Properties, and Conditions of Sale, apply to
0. EWENS, Solicitur, Ne 15, Queen's Road,
Hongkong. Hongkong, December 9, 1888,
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
MAILS will close-
For SWATOW & BANGKOK.-
pany's steamier Amusone, the Mails & did not leave Saigon yesterday, but will
leare_to-night at 11 o'clock.
A SENTENCE of air weeks hard labour, with
olicial members of Council, should
at least brought to the attention of the Cons
forença. A resolution on the subject in Council, to be forwarded by His Excellency, would probably effect this object, but it
Per Phra Chem Klao, at 7.30 a.m., on six hours' sticks, was paid at the Folios might also be backed up by a pamphlet cons
Friday, the 10th just
For SHANGHALA
2320
the 10th fust
Court to-day on the men who stole the taining the correspondence and articles medicine ber and 8123 from a passenger which have been written advocating the For Ninger, at 9.30 p.m., on Friday, on board the drratoun Apoar,
acheme,