The China Mail.
VOL. XLIV. No. 7654.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL..
LONDON: F. ALAL, 11 & 13, Clement»
BATIS
Established
FobrUALY.
1840.
HONGKONG SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1588.
號三月三年八十八百八千一英 Intimations.
Business Notices.
LANE
CRAWFORD & C
A
INTEREST dao and DRAWN BONDS
Tame, Lombard Street, E. G. GROGE CHINA MERCHANTS' STEAM NAYL Store & Co, 30, Carnkill. GORDON
GATION COMPANY'S DEBENTURE & Guru, Lutfate Ciraus, B.. HENDY & 37, Fulbrock, K.C.
* LOAN OF 1836 SAMUEL DEALS & C 150 154, Desdenwald Moreck W. M. WILLs, 151, Cabin Strett, E. C.
of this LOAN will be Payable at the PARIS AND EUROTE-AMEDEI PRINCE OFFICES of the flexoroga & Suisois
& Co. Rue Fafayette, Paris.
BANKING CORPORATION OF and after the 1st YORK ----ANDREW
WISD
21, Parkny of March, 1887. LISTS OF DRAWN BORDS Cai bo brained on application to
NEW
SAN
TRAKO -icán Ports the Undersigtied,
rally — Bray & BLAIR, San Fran
AUSTRALIA
TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND N ps & Gorcu, Md- biter and Riley.
OEYLON-WM SWITH & Co., Tue
AFOTILTUARIES CA, Colombo,
SINGAPORE, STRAITS, .:---SAYZE &
Cay Square, Shunpore
& Co., Manila.
CUTNAM, F.A. DE CHU.
Join QUELON S
Hacte
&C. Amoy, N. MOALLE, Shanghai, Foch HRDUE & Co. LANA, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALIY Fotobanu, LANE, GRAT Pony & Co., and Krisy & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING.
CORPORATION,
PAI-UP: CAPITAL, DIR
RESERVE FUN PRO
$7,500,000
HOSOROSG & SHANGHAT BANKINI,
CONFORATION,
Agente Issuing the Loon,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong. February 29:1568"
354
ANDREW JOHNSTON, Colt i wy Mugineer, BANE BUILDINGS, QUEEN'S ROAD.
PLANS and ESTIMATES prepared for LIGHT DRAUGHT STEAMERS, STEAM LACKCHES, MARINE ENGINES and Bones, and all other kinds of MACHINERY.
A List of Steamers FOR SALE always On and
HAVE NOW RECEIVED THEIR NEW Stoya or
FELT HATS AND RACE SCAEVES.
SADDLERY
AND
RACING SUNDRIES, of all kinds.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
GOODS.
83,900,000-
The Address above,
21 Hongkong, January 4, 1885.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK COMPANY, LIMITED.
Hongkong, February 14, 1888.
NE W
TALL BIL
ALL BILK HATS.
DRAB FELT HATS.
Fine Black DLAGONA, and CORRSUNEW for Dicas Suits,
and Check COATINGS,
RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO- $7,500,000
·PRIETORS.........
COUET OF DIRECTONS. Chairman-Hon. Joas BELL IRVING. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq.
0. D. BOTTOMLEY, Bon. A. P. MOEWEN. 8. O. MICHAELSEN, Esq.
ERG J. S. MONER. Baq. L. POESKICKEL, Esq.
·E. A. SOLOMON, Eng.
W. d. Bronts, Esq. H, LDALRYMPLE,
Eny
H. Horris, Kaq.
B. LAYTON, EB
ན་ Ontre MANAGER.
!] ongkong......THOMAS JARMOR, Esq,
Shanghai,
MANAGER
LONDON BANEKAR.
0
EVEN CAMERON, Esq.
London and Carinty Bank,
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
N Current Deposit Account at the rate. of 2 per cont. per annum on the daily balanco.
On Fixed Deposito
For 3 months, 3 por cunt. por annum.
+
в
# 12
4 per cent.
FF
13
ó por cont. FI
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
231
Solid LEATHER PORTMAN-
TEAURORA
Intimations.
WANTED.
日——艹月正年子戊的
Entertainment.
0
ONCER
will be held at
T
FURNISHED HOUSE. PORROSION ST ANDREW'S HALL,
immediately,
Address A, B,
OTICE OF THIS PAPER.
Bongkona, March 2. 1-8
LKE TUK CHEONG, Deceased,
360
OTION is hereby given that all Personas
Naring CLAIMS DEMANDS
CITY HALL, ON
Monday,
the 6th March, at 9 pm
IN AID OF THE ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
AND
THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE FOR CHINESE
Under the Distinguished Fatronage of
PRICE, PER Montu.
Shipping
Steamers.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED
FOR
QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY
AND MELBOURNE, AND
The Co.'s Steamship
ALIA VARDIN, Commander,
will bo despatched na
in Excellency Sir WILLIAN DES VOUS, above on WEDNESDAY, the 7th Instant,
Rt 4pm
against or upon the Estate of LRE TUR CHENG, late of Victoria, Hongkong Mor.O.M.G.. chant, who died on the 5th May 1 required to send
to
Of Excellency Major General CAMEROS The atlanti S
6 Qucen's Root My Office, as NO MAXWELL, A.D.O., and
Era, Victoria, fore
lad
Jarret
Detranda 101.00
of suck Claims Or the 30th April next.
in order that the same may be examined by Lee Sow Kaw, the Administrator of lis Eetate and if found correct duly dis charged. And all Persons INDEBTED to the said Docessed are requested to pay the amount of their respectiva Debts to mo.
Dated this 27th February, 1888.
HO WYSON, Solicitor the Administrator. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED.
ADSUNIMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1897.
323
CONTRIBUTORS to the above rice
are regiented to Farnish the Under signed with a Lie of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 31st December, 1867, in Order that the DISTRIBUTION of BONUS
bo
Returns net rendered arranged. prior to will be adjusted by the Orvice, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently almitted
% or 85 por BLAUE, BROWN, DEAR and Black, Blite & Brown Faner OVERLAND TRUNKS, GEAR may the S1ET DAY OF MARCH INSTANT,.
GREY HAND FEIT HATS..
DIAGONAL
Fancy and Chock TWEED
SUITINGS TROUSKRINGS, in a great So,variety of Stripes, Checks,
THE DIVIDEND of
4 SHARE, for the Six Months ended 31st December, 1887, declared at To-day'a Or-Tzuar and other SOFT FELTS, dinary Yearly Moeting will be Payable at TWEED HATS - CARS in the Promise of the HONOKOSG AND SEANG- now.shapes." HAT BARKING CORPORATION on and after TUESDAY, the 28th Instant, and SHARE -HOLDKAS NEÚ requested to apply. for. WAR- RASTS at the Company's OFFIOR, No. 14, Praya Central, Hongkong,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary.
325 Hongkong, February 27, 1888.
NOTICE.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
CHIPMASTERS and ENGINEERS are. respectfully informed that if upon
their arrival in this Harbour, NONE of the Company's FOREMEN should be at hand, Orders for REPAIRS if sent to the HEAD OFFION
FICE, No. 14, Praya, Central, will receive prompt attention.
In the Event of Complaints being found
redits granted on approved Securitian, Hevosary, Communications with the und
and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts granted on Londen, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, January 25, 1888.
NOTICE.
303
RULES OF THE HONGKONG
SAVINGS BANK
1.-The briness of the above Bank will bo conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong. Business hours on week-days, 10 3: Saturdays, 10
to 1.
2--Supa less than $1. or more than $200
STRAY and PITH. HAIN. SITE UMBRELLAS, from
Aver 101 to choose from. WALKING STICKS, very
Large assortment. WATLEFROOF COATS, TO GINGS and CHAIR APRONS. TRAVELLING RUGS & SCOTCH
MANTS OYBB COSTING, light u
heavy.
COATINGS, Ulster
OVER
Tweeds.
will be taken to rectify the cause of dis-D signed is requested, when immediate steps satisfaction.
Secretary."
D. GILLIES,
Hongkong, August 25, 1885,
NOTICE.
1458
CLICEESO FLANNELS, in
Chocks, Stripes & Flain. Freach Printed SKIRTINGS. Unshrinkable FLANNEL
STONE BAOS, and a variety of TRAVELLING CASES, all Bizus.
Six Hose, Black, Navy
and Colours. Lamb'a Wool, Merino and
Liste Trend -HOSE White DRESS SHIRTS
& D. S. Boors and Lacing.
SHOES SHOOTING BOOTH, RUBBER
Boms. Patent Leather Boors and
SHORE
SHILTINGGA Winter, Medium and Sam- mer UNDER VESES and
DANCING PUMPS, all sizes. PANTE. READY-MADE ULSTERS Large Stock of Soares, TIES, HANDKELOM, BEACES STUCK.
ROBT. LANG & Co.
Hongkong, February 21, 1888.
DE JONG'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA,
HOT
THE ACME OF ALL PURE COCOAS, MAKES THE MOST DELICIOUS
OR COLD AND ICED COCOA AND CHOCOLATE.
285
R. HEHNER, the well-known Public Analyst, reports A SAMPLE of DE Jove's PURE SOLUBLE 30004 having been submitted to me, I have much pleasure in
stating that I found it to be of ABSOLUTE PUTY and of the HET EXCELLENCE. It surpasses in delicacy of AROMA and RICHNESS of taste the best inds of similar Cocuss, which have hitherto been offered to the public.
This Cocoa, taken in cold water and without Sugar, is an unfailing remedy for Diarrhea.
DE JONG'S COCOA is not only the most autritious article of fond, but is. PERSONS having CLAIMS rainst the
Undersigned are requested to send easily assimilatod by uver so delicate a digestion, and therefore, a great benefit.
to invalids. them in before the 10th Proximo."
2321
H. G. THOMSETT. Hengkong, February 27, 1888, THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN COMPANY,
LIMITED
HE First Ordinary Annual MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS will be at one time will not be received. No hold in the Orvices of the Company, depasitor may deposit more than 2,000 Pedder's Street, on THURSDAY, the 8th in any one year.
day of March next, at Noon, to receive
3-Dopmitors in the Kavinga E Bank having the Report of the Directors, with a State-
$100 or more at their credit may atment of Accounts to 31st December, 1887. their option transfer the same to the "The Transfer BOOKS of the Company kong and Shanghai Banking Ger will be CLOSED from the 23rd Instant to
on fired deposit for 12 months 8th Proximo, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board,
at 5 5 per cent. per annum interest. 4-Interest at the rate of 3 per cent per annam will be allowed to dépositors on their daily balances
6. Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pasa-Book which must be pre- sented with each payment or with- drawal. Depositors must not make any entries themselves in their Pazz-
Books but should send them to be written least twice a year, about
up st the beginning of January and bugin-
Jaly
hing
of
6.-Correspondence as to the business of the Bank if marked On Angbang
"Savings Bark Business in forwarded free for
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 Paas-Book" are necessary
For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANKING
CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
754
Hongkong, September 1, 128
Notices of Firms,
NOTICE.
TR. M. GROTE has THIS DAY bean
Admitted 2 PARTNER in our Firm.
CHATER & VERNON,
Hongkong, January 1, 1888.
NOTICE
HAVE This Day admitted to PARTNER- 1 setr Mr. G. D SCOTT. The Firm will henceforth be known as LIGHTWOOD
& SCOTT," SKARS and GENERAL Brokers.
Hy,. H. LIGHTWOOD.
1st March, 1838,
$38
TRE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COM PANY LIMITED.
-DE-JONES 0000A-may-bo-obtained from
Hongkong, February 22, 1888.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Agents for Hongking.
STAG HOTEL,
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
J, COOK, Proprietor.
300
THE HOTEL 33 CENTRALLY SITUATED AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES' WALK PROM
THE PRINCIPAL LANDING PLACES.
GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS.
CHARGES MODERATE.
TIFFIN at 1 o'Clock DINNER at 7.30. VENTILATED.
BILLIARD TIFFIN 50 CENTS. DINNER 75 CENTS, WINES, SPIRITS AND MAET LIQUORS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY ONLY. Hongkong, April 1, 1887.
ISAAC HUGHES,
* Secretary,
WELL
Hongkong, February 18, 1828.
261
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
HE
following telegram from the Sorri AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT published general information.
By Command,
Victoria
ROOM
50
Hotel,
Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
THIS Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most contraé and airy positions in the Colony and commanding a splendid view of almost the entire harbour and within five minutes' walk of the principal Government Offices (including the Eust Office), Bankia, &o, has recently heen much en- larged and improved and is now ONE of the principal flore in the place. ROOMS are
DOMS are spacious, well ventilated and have just been refurushed in a most comfortable and bandsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East, The Accommodation and Service of every kind will be found to be of the beat description An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spacious,
Large DINING HALIM
The
FREDERICK STEWART,
Colonial Boerdery. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
350 The HOTEL also contains handsome and Hongkong, 1st March, 1888.
1a Mazol, 1888.
GOVERNOR, Hongkong,
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT bave declared all Porta in China or Chinese Do pendencies infected Quarantice on teasels for. Treuig Dud Days after arrival will bo required at Darwin except as regards per- ing Chiness arriving by vessela va board, who will be having no granted immediate
pratique if
if not from Hongkong Folltar ten pounds per head will be imposed subject a Parliamentary Northora sanction on all Chinese arriving in Territory, who have left therefor after Maroh Brat Plumso advise British Consuls and Chinese Authorities,
PARSONS,
Resident
DENTISTRY
FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP. MODERATE FEES,
MR WONG TAI FONG, Put Surgeon Dentist, (FORMERLY ARTICLED APPRENTICE AND LASE
TIBLY ASSISTANT TO DR. ROGERS,
AT the argent request of his European and Arasrican patients and friends, ba TAKEN THE OFFICE formarly on NOTICE is hereby given that all Vaserecupied by Dr, Rocks,
No. 1 DUDDELL STREET DISCHARGING BOMBAY COT-
_____ CONSULTATION FREE
Discount to missionariak and families
Sole Address
TON and COTTON YARN at the Kow- LOON WHAXYES will have FREE STORAGE for 14 days from arrival, after which & Rent of 3 CENTS per le ber month will be Charged.
ISAAC HUGHES,
Hongkong, November 7, 1687.
Secretary
#148
2, DUDDELL STREKT, (Next to the New Oriental Bank Hongkong, January 13, 1835,
and SMOKING Rooms.
nicrtable Reception, RRADING, BILLYARD The HOTEL is musurpassed for comfort, convenience and quick service. Continental languages are spoken.
Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,
Proprietors.
Hoogkong, September 16, 1885.
W. POWELL & Co.
EX
GLENFRU INV
Ladies' Department. BW WarE STRAW HATS.
New SUMMER BONNETS. NEW FLOWERS and FEATHERS. New PARASOLS and UMBRELLAS, New BOOTS and SHOES. NEW COLOURED SUEDE GLOVES.
(TELEPHONE 21),
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, February 18, 1888,
THE LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
Furnishing Department. HEAP CARPET SQUARES.
IRON BEDSTEADS, all fo SPRING MATTRESSES, all sizes. COLORED TABLE CLOTHS. WHITE TABLE LINEN. CHEAP BREAKFAST CRUETS.
&
1612
THE CHINA SUGAR REFINING: COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE
256
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
General Agents, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
339 Hongkong, March 1, 1888.
CHAS. J. GAUPP & COM Chronometer, Watch & Clock Makers, Jewellers, Gold & Silversmiths, ATAUTICAL, SOIENTIFIC AND
METEOROLOGICAL MENU INSTRUMENTS, Z
VOIGTLANDER'S ÜELEBRATED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES. RITORIE'S LAQUID AND OTHER COMPASSES. ADMIRALTY & IMRAY CHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS. English SILVER & ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Christalle & Co.'s Exxerzo-PLAYED WARE. GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY in great variety. DIAMOND S
· AND O
DIAMOND JEWELLERY,
A Spisudid Collection of the Latost LONDON PATTERS. at very moderate prim. 742
NOTICE
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER
OF COMMEROR
Commuḍore
1 of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation. offered by this Steamer First ones Saloon and Cabi
Commodore USXER, Commanding the are situated forward of the Enginta
Importal German Squadron:
PROGRAMME:
Zampa,
Herold
The String Band of H. 10. M ship Bismarck, under the leader
ship of Mr NIEDROTH. The Lamont of Flora
Old Scotch Melodr G. GARIO
Lied
3. —PART FONGS——
Reichardt. a Bankett Liedon
Stun b. Vöglei Walde, The Gles Club of HLOM ship Sophie. The Requital, J. Blumenthet, É, O. BAYNE
b. Wollenspiel,
Me Go, P. LaacEÉRT.
· Chopin. Spindler.
Nozze
Mozart
6.-The Counta Aris, from “ Le di Figaro,
ME ORAS. J. HIRST. 7.-Clarinette Concert, with
Orchestral accompaniment, F. Manns.
Mr. BORDECKER.
B. Ovortur,
Tatann.
·PART IL
Full Band of
1G
Squadron,
***under leadership of Air NixoKOTH..
-The Long Avenue,
Molloy.
Mara Miss SrOPANL
10-PART SONGS
Waldoiphamkeit,
Schnickschnack,
Schmbleer Schreiber.
The Glee Club of H.I.G.M. ship Sophie.
11-Reverie,
Danela,
Finsuti.
ME VON WILLE. 12.-The King's Minstrel,
Mr C. H. GRADE. 13-Mid-summer Night's
•Dream,
Mendelssohn, String Band of H.IG. M. S Birmarek.
Tickets-$2 each way now be had at Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co, &
Hongkong, March 4, 1888.
For Sale.
347
& Co.'s
Second Class Presongers are berthed in thả Poop A Refrigerating Chamber ensures thu nupply of Fresh Provisions during tho entire voyage. A duly qualified Surgeon is
Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents"
340
Con
348
Hongkong, March 1, 1888.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
The Steamship
Port Phillip VOIl be despatched for
the above Ports THURSDAY, , the 8th Instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & 05.,
Hongkong, March 1, 1888.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI PIA AMOY, (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for NINGBO, CHEFOO, NEW OH WANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the TANGISZE.)
The Co. ↑ Steamship
Tele nachus, Captain JONES, will bo despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 8th Proximo,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agenti, o Hongkong. February 29, 188, 830 FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE AND HAM- BURG, VIA SUEZ VANAL (Takisig Cargo as through rates to ANTWERP AMSTERDAM, ROTTER-
DAM, LONDON LIVERPOOL
BREMEN)
The Steamship
A Polyhymnia,
Capt. W. SOHAETBE, wil be despatolod for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 10th March, at 4 pm
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents
Hongkong, February 20, 1888.
Bailing Vessels.
836)
FOR SALE.
ULES HUMM POHAMPAGNE,
$20 per Case of f doz Pinte821.
21 Dubos Frères & de German & Co.'s
BORDEAUX CLARETS AND
WHITE WINES. Celebmted 'Barley Brea WHISKY-874 per Case of 1 doz
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. FRowELL, Master, will lead Hongkong, July 18, 1884 1187
here for the above Part, and
THE Annual General METTING of the MEMBERS of the HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be held on FRIDAY, the 9th March, at 3.30 p.m., at the Rooms of the CHAMBEE, City Hall, for the purpose of receiving the Bazter's Report of the Committee, and passing Secretary's Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1887-
After
the
fter the Annual Mooting of the Cham ber, the Bill now before the Legislative Conncil relating to the Registration of IMPORTS and EXPORTS of the Colony, will be DISCUSSED, and ALL MPMONIS 3 OF THE MERCANTILE COMMUNITx interested in this question, are NVITED to attend, at 4.30 p
By Order,
333
H. U. JEFFRIES,
Becretary. Hongkong, February 29, 1888.
JD. KILEY, SAIL-MARER TENTS, AWNINGS AND
FLAGS.
No. 23, Prays Central, HONGKONG,
Hongkong, November 1, 1857,
To Let.
TO BE LET.
UNTURNISHED WITH TENNIS COURT.
2136
TO. 5, RICHMOND TERRACE, a FOUR
Bath Rooms.NGIN
NROOMED HOUSE, with Thres
SIX No. 6, RICHMOND TERYACK, & ROOMED HOUSE, with Three Bath Rooma.
A NEW STORY has just been added to the Servants Quarters of both houses,
Apply to
JOHN WILLMOTT,
Hongkong Dispensary, Hongkong, January 27, 1889.
TO LET
142
(Immediate Possession.)
HOP No, G, BEACONSFIELD ABUADE,'
Queen's Road
Apply to
BELILIOS & Co Hongkong, February 29, 1888.
TO BE LET
$37
With Tramediate Posession. TWO DESTRAULS RESIDENCES sitaited in Caine Road, West and Tertnos opposite to Rose Villas,
T
Apply to
No 14, Case Road,
2130 Hongkong, October 31, 18877
TO LET,
THE Sixth Ordinary Anaal MEETING THE Tenth Ordinary Annual MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Orvice of Company will be held at the Orvice of the UENERAL AGENTH, Fedder'a Street, on the GENERAL AGENTS, Pedder's Street, m Noon, for SATURDAY, the 10th March, at 12.30 SATURDAY, the 19th March, at No
& Report of the p.m., for the purpose of receiving a Report the purpose on Statement of AOOMS in Coles Chamnera from the General Agents, with a Statement General Agents,
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company of Acconat to the 31st December, 1887 counts to 31st December, 188 will be OLOSED from the 25th February until the 10th March, both days incisalio
JARDINE, MATHESON & CG General Agents,
Hongkong, February 18, 1889,
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 35th February until 10th March, both days luultava
JARDING MATHESON & Co
Pat Goregal Agents a 263 Hongkong, February 18, 1858.
GODOWN în Ide Hopsy Imrk,- occupied by More. Burakaman & from the lat May
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON ONS & Cn. Hongkong, February & 1888 *
BALL PROGRAMMES
FOR SALE. NEW SHADES AND PATTERNS.
CHINA MAIL OFFICE,
?
2, WINDHAN STREET.
January 20, 1888
Shipping
Steamers.
FOR HONOW AND BANGKOK.
THE SCOTTISE ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
The Company's Steamer Taichow, Captain J. NEWTON, will ha despatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 4th Instant at Daylight.
For Freight or Farmgo, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agents.
Hongkong, March 1, 1888.
343
FOR SHANGHAL
The Steamship.
Yungtant, Capt. TH. STANLANG, Will
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 3/3 L.1.1. American Ship Great Admiral
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, February 21, 1888.
Notices to Consignees,
CANADIAN PACIFIO STEAMSHIP LINE
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
STEAMSHIP EARTHIA, FROM VANCOUVER, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE,
1HR above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Carge are hereby re quested to send in their Bills of Lading for Dountersignature, and take immediate de livery of their Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense,
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Hongkong, March 2, 1888.
253
STEAMSHIP NATAL
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
be despatched for theONSIGNEES of Cargo from London above Port on SUNDAY, the 4th Instant, at 4pm.
and Havre, ex Steamships Forouba and Tamus, and from Bordiaux, ex Steam. alip Byriand des Vergnes, in con nection with the above Steamer, *** hereby informed that their Gouds with 35% the
of Opium, Bxception
Treasure and Valcables are being landed and stared at their risk at the Company's
may be obtained
For Freight or Passage, apply to
STEMISSEN & Co. Hongkong, March 2, 1888. QUEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
when Y
ately after
Godowally
Lintiage willbe forwarded on les
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Kuking Cargo & Passengers at through rate for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW
is received from the Consignees CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and
before 4pm. To-day (Thursday), the Lak Ports on the YANGTZK)
Inst, requesting it to be landed here, a The Co.'s Steamship
Bills of y will he countersign(d by tichises, the Unde -Cantain Laraus, will be: Goods romaining inclaimed after FRI
dhepatched as shove on Day, the 9th Instat will be subject: at Nood, dan conti
MONDAY, the 5th Prozitno,.........
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE,
326
Uongkong, Fubrusy 28, 1888. GLEN LIFE OF STEAM TAUKETS: FOR FEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL
The Steamabip A Glezro Captain WeDarza, will be despatched as above on
the 15th Ipatant
for Passage, apply to JARDINE, MATHESON & C...
Agent Hongkong, March 1, 1888.
to rent, and landing charges at
per packet per diet.
All Claus must be sent it to me on or
· before BATCHDAY, the 10th Inst, or they will not be regpgulaed, e
No Fire Insurance has bosh efftored.
• G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent
Hongkong, March 1, 1838.
NOW READY,
946
BB COMMERCIAL LAW AFFECT ING CHINESE with special refer ence to PARKERWIS REQUIRATION AND Bankruptor Laws in HonaKONG.
Coples may be had at the Piano Bitst Ofice, and at Messrs. Laxe. UnawroRD, 344. Co. --Price, 75 cents.