The China Mail.
VOL. XLII. No. 7287.
號十月二十年六十八百八千一英
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANKING
CORPORATION.
PAID-UP CAPITAL.,
Reszuve Foxo,..
.87,500,000
..$4,500,000
LESERVE FOR EQUALIZATION 200,000
OF DIVIDENDS,..............................sa
RESERVE LIABILITY OF P10-
PRIETORS,..
COURT OF DIRECTORS.
$7,500,000
Chairman-A. MoIves, Esq.
Deputy Chairman M. Gaora, Esq, HOR. J. BELL IRVING. | H. HorFIUS, Esq. O.D.BOTTOMLEY, Esq. E. IL. M. HUNTING.
W. H.F.DARNY, Esq. H. L. DALEYMPLE,
Esq.
TON, Eag.
Bon. A. P. MoBWEN,
Hon. F. D. SasKOON.
CHIEF MANAGE
Hongkong.THOMAS JACKSON, E- Acting Chief Manager-JOUN WALTER, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shanghai, EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANERES.-London " and " County, Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
ON
of 2 per cunt. per annum on the daily
balance.
On Fixed Doponits
For 3 months, 3 per cent, per stinem.
"12
" 1 por cent. 11
14 5 per cont.
10
首
LOCAL BILIS Discounted,
Credits grauad on approved Securitiva,
and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted
Draits granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europo, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
JOHN WALTER, Acting Chief Manager.
Hongkong, August 28, 1836.
R
NOTICE.
947
ULES OF THE HONGKONG
SAVINGS' BANK.
1.The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong Business hours on wook-days, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10
ta
2.-Sums less than 81, or more than $250 at one time will not be received. No depositar muy deposit more than 82,500 in any one year.
3-Depositors in the Savings Bank having
$100 or more at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor poration on fixed deposit for 12 noutl at 5 per cont per annum interont. 4.--Interest at the rate of 31 per cent. por annum will be allowed to depositors vu their daily balances. 5.—Etch Depositor will be supplied gratis with z Pasa-Book which must bo
Pr. sented with cash payout or with drawal. Depositors must not make any entrise themealves in their Pass- Books but should suud them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of Jannary and begin- ning of July.
6.-Correspondence on to the business of the Bank if marked On Hongkong Savings Bank Business is forwarded fres by tho 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 agant, and the production of his Pass-Book
are necessary.
For the
BONGKONG & SHANGRAY BANKING
CORPORATION,
JOHN WALTER, Acting Chief Manager.
Hongkong, June 7, 1885,
Notices to Consignees.
UNION LINE,"
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
Established February,
1848.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1886.
Business Notices.
CHRISTMAS!!
LANE CRAWFORD &C.
ARE NOW MAKING THEIR ANNUAL SHOW OF.
NOVELTIES
FANCY
GOODS
SUITABLE FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
This Year's ASSORTMENT has been carefully Selcated, from the Loading LosDON AND PARIS Houses, and is the FINEST COLLECTION EVER SEEN IN HONGKONG
PRESENTS
of all Kinds both USEFUL and ORNAMENTAL, and all of the Best Money Value,
FANCY CHINA ORNAMENTS,,
COMPRIMING-
The NEWEST TABLE DECORATIONS,
TABLE LAMPS WITH FANCY VASES,
MENU AND NAME TABLETS,
FLOWER BASKETS AND BOWLS.
INLAID AND CARVED ONYX WARE
CARINET FRAMES, TOILET SEXS, INKSTANDS and PAPER KNIVES,
'Tantager' Incr-ur Spirit Frames and PERFUME STANDS,
DRESDEN WARS and ARTISTIC GLASS WARE.
DOVLION WARE, OLOFS WARE, IVORY WARE,
Painted Mirror Cheval Screens in Brass Frames. Painted Mirror Panels in Plush Frames.
ROSE PAINTED CHINA,
PASSION FLOWER CHINA,
FLORAL-FRAMED TABLE MIRRORS,
NEW CRYSTAL ICE BOWLS,
OUT CLASS PERFUME BOTTLES,
PRETTY STATUETTES,
CIGAR CABINETS,
FANCY TABLE HALLS.
ARTISTIC EMBOSSED LEATHER
MOROCCO,
IN A VARIETY OF USEFUL LITTLE PRESENTS, ALO1Y
RUSSIAN, PERSIAN, IVORY LEATHER, ANTIQUE LEATHER AND PLUSH
OIGAR AND CIGARETTE CASES.
PHOTOGRAPH AND SCRAP ALBUMS,
TABLE PORTRAIT STANDS.
TOURIST AND BOUDOIR WRITING CASES. DAVENPORT BLOTTING PADS.
NOTE CASES AND POCKET BOŪKS.
FITTED WORK COMPANIONS, CARD CASES AND TABLETS,
FITTED DRESSING CASES. FITTED TRAVELLING BAGS. LADIES' JEWEL CASES. DESPATCH BOXES. NEW BIRTHDAY BOOKS. WORK BOXES AND BASKETS, SCISSORS IN FANCY CASES. FURSES AND SACHETS.
LADIES' FANCY STATIONERY.
POCKET PENCILS and Watch CHAINS.
751
NEW LAMP SHADES,
TRB Steamship James Watt, Captain. Peras Laving arrived from the above Ports, Consignons of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immexliato delivery of their Goods from alongside.
The Steamer is berthed at the Kowloor Piers and Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Con- signces' risk and expense, and no. Fire Insurance will be affected.
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 13th Instant, or they will not be ra cognised.
RUSSELL & O.,
Agents, Hongkong, December 3, 1886. 2303
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
S.S. MERTONETHSHIRE, FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
"(ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in- formed that all Goods, with the vicop- tion of Opium, are being landed at their riak into the Godowns of the Undersigned at Wanchai, behind the premisca known as No. 3
'Bluo Buildings, whence and/or from the
the Wharves of Bonts delivery may be obtained.
Cargo ex Monmouthshire from New YORK has come forward by this Steamer.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, an less notice to the contrary be given before
Noon To-MOROWT
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 14th Lustant will be subject to rent at the
ono cent. per package per day.
rate
All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 14th December, 1880, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been affected, Bulls of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
2331 Hongkong, December 7, 1888.
OPERA GLASSES.
BOOK SLIDES.
PAINTED PHOTOGRAPHS.
PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS.
The Newest Cabinet Photo-Frames,
A LARGE VARIETY OF
PRAYER BOOKS, HYMN BOOKS AND CHURCH SERVICES.
--
RANDSOMELY BOUND PRESENTATION BOOKS,
for Children or Adults.
SMOKERS' SUNDRIES,
TOBACCO POUCHES.
CIGAR OUTTERS.
TOBACCO JARS,
CIGAR LIGHTERS.
Silver-Mounted Briar and Meerschaum Pipes. CIGAR AND CIGARĖTIE HOLDERS IN CASES..
THE MANILAS.
(THE FINEST CIGAR possible to procure, in perfect condition.)
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARDS.
AN ENTIRE NEW-Srock OP ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, including muay Novelties and all of guaranteed First-
Class quality,—LINE, CRAWFORD & Co. beg to call special attention to this department it is well worth a visit, and cannot be equalled by any. other House in China ir Japan.
FANCY UPHOLSTERY AND FURNISHING DRAPERY. Ladies intending
to purchase some useful presents should pay a visit to this department, all the new WINTER NOVELTIES have arrived and are well worthy of inspection.
PRESENTATION LAWN TENNIS SETS.
IN-DOOR GAMES,
NEW SONGS & DANCH MUSIC. PRESENTS FOR THE YOUNGSTERS.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
Hongkong, December 9, 1888,
2838
See advertisements in the other local papers.
日五十月一十年戌丙
Business Notices.
Victoria
Hotel,
Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
HIS Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most contra the entire harbour and within five minutes' walk of the principal Government Ofices (including the Post Office), Banka, &, has recently heen much on larged and improved and is now as of the principal Harzia in the place. The ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated, and have just been refurnished in a mes comfortable and handsome manor, suited to the requirements of the Far East. The Accommodation and Servico of overy kind will be found to be of the best description. An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the apacious,
large DINING Hatz
The HOTEL also contains handsome and confortable Reception, READING, BILIZARI
and Some Rooms.
The HOTEL is unsurpassed for comfort, convenience and quick servico: Continental languages are spoken.
Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,
Proprietors
Hongkong, September 16, 1885.
KELLY & WALSH, LD,
RECEIVED
1612
HAPE HRISTMAS NUMBER ILLUSTRATED NEWS,' containing a completa Novel by Bret Harte, entitled a Millionairo of Rough and Randy, and largo coloured Picturo Latile Miss Muffet. XMAS NUMBER GRAPHIC, containing a complete Novel by David Christic Murray, exuitled 'Ball Dog and Butterfly, and large coloured Picture
Yolcks, Tally Ho!' XMAS Nc.
ILLUSTRATED SPORTING and DRAMATIC NEWS. ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS ALMANACK 1887 IMPERIAL ENGLISH AND CHINESE DIARY 1887 Foolecap sizo, 3 days to a page, interleav d with Blatting Paper, containing Castons Tarif for Cina, Postal Talonuntion. B. E. A. & O. T. Co.'s, and G. N. Co.'s Telegraph Rates, Chinose Holidays, and Festivals, Wages Table in Dollars and Taels-Price, 81. in gal
IMPERIAL ENGLISH AND CHINESE DATE BLOOK 1387, upd-Price,
Th
up and legibility all Anglo-Chinese Date Blocks, previously 76 Cents. LETTS' DIARIES and DATE BLOCKS.
Boys' OWN ANNUAL Girls' Ows ANNUAL EVERY BOY'S MAGAZINE-EVERY GIRL'S MAGAZINE Harpere Young PEOPLE-CHATTERBOX-Children's Tx18ND- Infant's MAGAZINE-LITTLE WIDE AWAKE, and all the bost Children's VOLUMES FOR THE YEAH.
KELLY WALSH, LIMITED, HONGKONG.
W. POWELL & Co.
Fur Department.
2333
MUFFS, COLLARETTES, MANTLES, JACKETS, SETS, TRIMMINGS, TIES,
One of the Largest and Best ASSORTED STOCKS in the East.
20.,
&o. MADE OFSBAL, RACOON, MASQUASH, CRINOMILLA, LETS, GOAT, CROSSUM, HARE, RABBIT, Fox, &, &o., &c. BLACK RABBIT TRIMMiros, all widths; SOLVER Fox, and GoAT TRIMMINGS, all widths; Ware SWANSDOWN TRIMMINGS, FEITHER TRIMMINO and COLLARETTES, o, &c., &c. FUE LINED CLOAKS, FUR LIVED K GLOVES, REAL SAKSHIT, MCFP BAUS, 0., &o., &0.
VICTORIA EXORANGE, November 23, 1886.
W. POWELL & Co.
THE BON MARCHE.
CHEAP MAEKET.)
AUJOINING THE STAG HOTEL (Nzx Dovu)
2995
JONSISTING OF STOCK OF FANCY AND USEFUL ARTICLES,
At Cash Prices and for Cash only.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
ALBUMS,
PIPES,
WATCHES,
TOBACCOS,
CIGARS,
BOOKS,
NOVELS."
MUSIC,
KNIVES,
CUTLERY,
LEATHER GOODS, CLOCKS, and a varied Stock of Fancy 000DS of all kinds. BON MARCHE, next door to THE STAG HOTEL.
Hongkung, Septeraber 8, 1886,
ROBERT LANG & Co.,
17839
Tailors, Hatters, Shirlmukers & General Outfitters, QUEEN'S ROAD (OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL).
A
A B E
CHOICE
-(4)-
SHOWING
SELECTION
OVER COATINGS,
to which they INVITE the attention of their. Customers,
SPECIALTY
Superfine Black Cloth Dress Suit, $30.00.
Hongkong, December 1, 1885.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE:
We aut me oF LADING in our
TTE Have authorized Me ED. MILLER
Name from this date,
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, November 20, 1836, 2274
NOTICE.
W WILLIAN DICK to Biax out Firm
z Have anthorized Mr. HABRY
in Hongkong, per Proguration..
napokon pole kW. HEWETT & Co. Hongkong, December 4, 1886.
NOTICE.
2300
Intimations.
PRICE, $2 PER MONTH.
Shipping.
Steamers.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY."
wwwwwwww
FOR SHANGHAI VFA AMOY. (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. CRWANG, TIENTSIN, HÄNKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE. )
The Co.'s Steamship
Anchises.
Captain LAPAGE, will be #despatched as aboyo on
SATURDAY, the 11th Instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Apents, Hongkong, December 2, 1886. : 2290.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Co.'a Steamship
Onistes,
Capt. Hereuson, will be duspatchisi ns above on
SATURDAY, the 11th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agusti Hongkong, December 6, 1886.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
2317
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUL
The Co.'s Steamship
Fokien, Captain HALL, will bo despatched for the above
Ports ou SUNDAY, the 12th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co., General Managers.
**2396
Hongkong, December 9, 12RB.
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION: COMPANY.
BTEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO,
BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI AND TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through rates to GAL- CUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Elektra,
A Capt. G, BAGURIN; will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 16th Instant, at Noon. For further Particulare, regarding Freight and Passage, apply to the AGENCY of the Company, Fraya Central,
O. BACHEACH,
Agent. Hongkong, December 2, 1888. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
22011
FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY AND
MELBOURNE, 'VIÄ FOOCHÓW..
The Co.'s Steamship
Changsha,
J. G. WILLIAMS, Coin'der, will be despatched be
above on WEDNESDAY, the 16th Instant, at 4 p.m.
The attention
is of Passengers directed OF to the auperior Accommodation offered by
2283
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
Transfer BOOKS of tho Comapany Twill be OLOSED from the 18th to the 31st Instant, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers, CASTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, Hoogkong, Docambor 9, 1836.
NOTICE
2340
PARTIES Interested in Cargo being on
this Steamer. First-clues Saloon and Cabing are situated forward of the Engines. Becard Class Passengers are accommodated in the. Poop. A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Frosh Provisions throughout the entire voyage.
A duly qualified Surgeon is carried. For Freight or Pasange, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, December 4, 1886. 2314 FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA
The Steamship.
Artaloon Apear,
Capt. A. EMAOTAVISH, will be despatched for
the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 17th Instant, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passago, apply to D
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, December 8, 1888.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
2334.
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND
ADELAIDE (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS- LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, TAS
MANTA, &c.)
The Steamship
Guthrie,
Capt. SHANNON, will be despatched for the above
board the Saghalien at the time of the DBINDER, of STABS AND GENERAL November last, asa roquested to Communi- Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 32nd Inst,
my temporary Absence my Collision, which took place on the 20th BROKER, and AUCTIONEE, also the Agroy site with the Undarsigned in CABO they wish of MESSES, CALDBECK MCGREGOR & to Consolidate their CLAIMS with that of Co. of Shanghai, will be conducted by Ma, the Saghalien,
W. KERFOOT HUGHES.
E. JONES HUGHES Hongkong, November 11, 1886...
To Let.
TO LET.
2150
WITH impodiato occupation the Com.' WTH PHE VIBES Knore the P. & O. OLD OFFICES, lately in the occupa tion of the Hongkorn & SEOUL BASE ING CORPORATION,
2312
DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agint. Hongkong, December 4, 1883.
HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY,
LIMITED
NOTICE is hereby given that a General MEETING of the assay me
Held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, No. 30, Queen's Road Central, on THURSDAY, the ward Documter, 1888, at 11 'Clock
For further Particulate, apply to the Foreman. Undersigned.
LWOODIN, Asting Esporintendent. Hongkong, November 22, 1886,
TO LET.
300MS in CellEGE CHAMBERS, IU No. 16, HoLLYWOOD ROAD.
Nox, PRODAN'S BILL
Apply to
1920
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
General Managorce.
$250 Hongkong, December 8, 1883.
FOR SALE.
GRAND PIANO by Ki in gond Aorder, the Property of the CHORAL SOCIETY.
633
Apply to
OF.A. SANGSTER. Hongkong, December 6, 1886, 1
2320
DAYID SASSOOK. SONS & CA Bong kong, December 3, 1888,
at Noon
For Froight or Passago, apply to
·RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, December 9, 1886.
Salling Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 3/3 L.1L American Ship
Harcester,
have
TAYLOR, Maater, will lead hera for the bore Port, and will quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & On Hongkong, December 4, 1886. 2310
FOR NEW YORK The 3/3.1.1. Amer. Schoener
Haroldine, "
TIDBETTE, Master, will load hars for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 0, 1880 $321