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VOL. XLV. No. 8401.
The China Mail.
AGENTS FOR THE UHINA MAIL.
"Lane,
LONDON--F. Augar, 11 & 12, Clement's Lombard Street, E. C. GEORG & STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill, Connor & Goron, Ludgate Cirens, E.0. BATES & Co., 37, Walbrook, E.O. HENDY SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street. W. M. WILLS, 151, Cannon Street, E.C. ROBEET WATSON, 150, Fleet Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE
AND PRINCE,
36, Rue Lafayette, Paris.
JEW YORK. STEWART HATPER, THE ODINESE EVANGELIST OFFICE, 52, West 21d Street.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran
савсо
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Gorca, Mel bourne and Sydney,
CEYLON-W. M. SITO. & Co., THE
APOTHEORIES Oo., Colomba.
SINGAPORE, STRAITS, & AXLE &
&
Square,
Hingapore.
Manila.
號二十月二十年九十八百八十一英
Established
February; 1848.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1889.
Business Notices.
CHRISTMAS,
1889.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Are now showing their
FANCY GOODS AV New Stock of
DELICACIES.
CHIRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS.
CHRISZEN HANDSOME CENTRE-PIECES, TABLE FLOWER SETS.
F. A. DE CRUZ.
Sera-Fanoy China Tea Seta
OHINA & Co. Amoy N. MosLLE.Telo-a-Teto Sets
for,
Foochaw, Henor & Co.
Shanghai,Trinket Sets
Porcelain Menu Tablets
Handanraa Lock-up Scent Frames Now Opera Olasses
LASE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY Osler's nowest Flower Bowls & Sporinen Glasses Cut Crystal Perfume Bottles & WALSH, Folhaina, LANE, Craw- FORD & Co., and KELLY & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
PAID-UF CAPITAL,......
RESERVE FUND,.....
$7,500,000 ..84,400,000
RESERYE LIABILIT or Pro- 87,500,000
PRIETORS.....
Count or DIRECTORS. Chairman W., H. Forbes, Esq.
Deputy Chairman-H. L. DAXAMPLE, Esq.
W. G. BRODIE, Esq. S. O. MICHAELSEN,
T. E. DAVIES, Har
Hao. J. J. Keswick,
EAG
J. S. Moses, Eaq.
B. LATTON, Esq. Hon. A. P. MOETEN.
1. POESNICEER, sq.
N. A. SIxus, Esq.
E. A. SOLOMON, Esq
Onter Manager.
Hongkong.C
.G. E. Nonte, Esq,
MANAGER.
Shanghai,JONK WALTER, Esq,
LONDON BANEARS.-London and County
0 .
Bank.
HCNGKONG.
INTBURST ALLOWED.
Current Deposit Account at the rate
af 3 par cont. per annum on the daily
balanoo.
On Fixed Deposita
Far-3 months, 2 per cent. per annum
12.
31
4 per cent.
11
11
ון
6 per cent.
LOCAL BILL DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securitise, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Draft granted on Londos, and the phief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
G. E. NOBLE,
Oliy Manager. Hongkong, November 29, 1889,
NOTICE.
..
388
CLES OF THE HONGKONG
R SAVINGS' BANK.
1.The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong aud Shanghai Hanking Corporation, on their promises in Hongkong. Business houra on week-days, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10
2.-Sums less than $1, or more than $250 at one time will not be received. Na depositor may deposit more than 2,00 in any one year. 3.-Depositors in the Savings Bank having
$100 or more at their credit may at their option transfor the same to the Hongkong and Shanghai. Banking Cor on fixed deposit for 12 months poration at 5 per coat, per annum interest. 4.-Interest at the rate of 3 per cent. pur will be allowed to depositors on abhum their daily balances. 6.--Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with's Pass Book which must be pre. sented with each payment or with drawal. Depositors must not make any entries themselves in their Pass Books
bo but should send them to written
որ at least twice a year, about The beginning of January and bagia
of J 6-Dorrespondenes as to the business of the Bank if marked On Hunghong Savings Bank Business is forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China.
uig
July
7.-Withdrawals may be made on demand,
bat the personal attendance of the depositor or his duly appointed agent, and the production of his Pasa-Book
For the
are necessary.
floxɑKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION,
G. E. NOBLE,
Chief Manager,
Hongkong, January 1, 1889,
Intimations.
754
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Transfer BOOKS of the above Company will be OLOSED from the 2nd Instant to the 1st day of January, 1800; both days iuclusive.
F. W. OROSS
Manager. Hongkong, December 2, 1889.
CRICKET.
2970
ENTLEMEN desirous of Plasing in Tthe MATOR SCOTLAND F. THE WORLD, proposed for Surn, 277 and 28TE DECEMBER NEXT, will kindly sign their Names on the Notices lying in the Hong kong Club and the Cricket Pavilion.
Hongkong, November 14, 1880. 19169 ORBEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
HIS Company is Now prepared to SUPPLY BEST QUALITY PORTLAND CEMENT.
1 J. FOREMAN,
Seovetary,
65, Queen's Rd. Central, Hongkong. Hongkong, December 0, 1889;
Cigar and Cigarette Cases
Fitted Travelling Bags Card and Note Cases Nowest Photograph Frames
NEWEST FANCY LEATHER GOODS.
Cabinet AlbumIA
Table Portrait Stande
Ladies Hand Bags & Sachets.
Music Holders
Despatch Boxes
Our and Fancy Inkstands Onyx Writing Sets
Cigar Standa and Cabinets
Nail Sets in Cases
Tourist Writing Cases
Albums for painting in Fancy Stationery
&c.j
Indice Work Baskets and Boxes Glove and Randkerchief Cases
Meru and Guest Cards Soissors in Fauer Cnaes
HANDSOME FLOOR LAMPS
THE LATEST DESIGNS IN FANCY LAMP & CANDLE SHADES. SILVER-MOUNTED MEERSCHAUM AND BRIAR
Cigar and Cigarette Holders and Smokers' Fancy Goods.
The "Manilas.”
PIPES:
(THE FINEST MANILA CIGAR PROCURABLE, IN SPLENDID CONDITION.)
A CHOICE COLLECTION OF OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS & ENGRAVINGS. New Painted Photographs on Opal
THE
i
New Tainted Panela
THE LATEST PUZZLES.
Children's Toys.
Table and Floor Easels,
NEWEST ENGLISH AND FRENCH NOVELTIES:
Newest Mechanical Toys.
A COMBINATION DINING AND BILLIARD TABLE
~AND~.
IN DOOR GAMES FOR YOUNG AND OLD. "TROGO" OR LATE BILLIARDS,
Fancy Boxes for Xmas Trees Coloured Wax Candies Tree Candle Holders Confectionery Boxes
Holly and Mistletoe Wreaths
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.
Holly Borries
Flags and Banners:-
English
American
-COSAQUES--
Flags and Baauers
German
French
Spanish
Portuguese
TON SMITIS AND WOODS NEWEST CRACKERS, CONTAINING-Head-dresses, Jewellry, Toya, Mottoes, Luggage, Poetry, Sweets, Dresses, Fountains, Games, and all the latest fun.
BOOKS.
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF HANDSOMELY ROUND VOLUMES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. CHURCH SERVICES, PRAYER BOOKS, HYMN BOOKS, DIBLES, AND TESTAMENTS.
-ALSO-
CHILDREN'S BOOKS, THE LATEST NOVELS, MAGAZINES AND ANNUALS.
CHRISTNAS & NEW-YEAR CARDS.
NEW
MUSIC.
All the Newest Songs, Duets and Part Songs;
All the Latest Dance Music,
All the Modern Drawing Room Solos and Duets,
Classical Musio,
VOLUMES:-Volumes of Songs, Volumes of Plano Solos, Volumes of Dance Music, and Volumen of Classical Masto. OPERAS: Vocal Scores, Piano Scores, Violin Scores.
ELECTRO-PLATED NICKEL SILVER WARE.
A GREAT VARIETY OF NEW PATTERNS AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF TABLE PLATE. -1180-
A GOOD SELECTION OF ARTICLES, IN SATIN-LINED MOROCCO CASES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. Christmas Delicates.
NEW SEASONS PUDDING FRUITS IN BULK- SOUPS:Real Tartio, Mulligatawny, Ox-tail, Clam Chowder, Soup ad Bonili, Hotch Patch; &c., S., &a. FISH-Sardines in Oil, Citron, Tomatoes and Butter, Whitehait, Trout, Anchovies, Oysters, Tamarind Fish, Macassar Red Fish, Horengs and Maquereaux au vin Blane, Pilobards, Sulmes Cutlets, Salmon Kippers, Findon Haddocks, Digby Chicks, Scotch Kippered Herrings &o, & PATENT PRESERVED LAX
Minoed
GAME AND PATTIES:-Boar's Head, Wild Duck, Pato de Feio Gras, assorted Game and English Patties, Rabbit and Onions, Freach
Patos, Orouse, Chicken in Jelly.
Traffled TONGUES:--Sinoked, Collared, Pienie, Lunch, Spiced, Paysandu, Pig's, Russion Os &c. SUNDRIES: Apple, Saue, Brawn, Essence, Pig's Feet, Bage-and-Onion Stuffing, Tripe, Putted Moals, Caulied Peels, Currants,
Raisins, Spices,
Carrics, Chuisies, French and English Vegetables, Black Leicestershire Mushrooms, resorted. Bekles, Tabassu Sauce, Flavoured Jellion, Salad Crane, French, qurga, Trense Mustard, Stuffed Oliver, Wiltshire Bucers, Orange and Lose Flower Water, Persian Sherbet, Spiced. Bacon, "Beef Tea Jelly, Essence of Chicker, Celery in Juice, Maehrams in Butter, Cooksgomba, &c., o, DESSERT FRUITS:-Fruit in Syrup, Nuyenu and Brandy; Crystallized Fruits, French Piams, Jordan Almonds, Orange, Lemon
and Vanilla Creates, Cutting's Dessert Fruits, assorted Tart Fruits, Normandy Pippins, Whole Fince.
METZ FRUITS.
NEW SEASON'S MUSCATELS, SMYRNA FIGS APPLES, ELVAS PLUMS, PRUNES. NUTSALMONES IN SHELE BRAZIE) & BARCELONA)
PLUM PUDDINGS AND MINCEMEAT,
JAKIS. CHRISTMAS
PLUM CAKES, SEED CAKES,
FINEST SELECTED YORK HAMS.
WILTSHIRE-OURED STREAKY BACON AND RATH CHAPS
CHEESE
GORGONZOLA, GLOSTER, ALBERT, ROQUEFORT, CREAM & STILTON "CHRISTMAS" AND ASSORTED
BISCUITS,
ICE WAFERS, SHORT-BREAD. FRENOIT AND ENGLISH
ONFE OTION BR
FANCY DONBON BOXES.
FANCY CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE CREAMS. WINES, SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, BEERS C.
Car wual assortment of first class brands,
AYALA & CO'S. EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
2288
Hongkong, December, 1859,
2377.
日九十月一十年开己
Business Notices.
W. POWELL & Co.
HAVE RECEIVED EX 9.8, HONGKONG. TURTAER LA BOE SHIPMENTS
New
O
ods:
OF
LATEST SPECIALITIES IN DRESS MATERIALS.
KID AND SUEDE GLOVES, HOSIERY.
RIBBONS, LACES, ULSTERS, JACKETS, &o, &o.
W. POWELL & Co
2311
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, December 7, 1889.
ROBERT LANG & CO.,
E
Tailors, Hatlers, Shirtmakers and Gentlemen's Outfitters. haha
O U R OUT HAVE JUST
AUTUMN GOODS,
consisting of
W
OPENED
NEW A
A. LARGE AND CHO SELECTION OF COATINGS FOR MORNING AND EVELING DRESS, A vory Stylish Lot of TWEEDS, Now in Design and Material, and a varied Assortment of TROUSERING in all the Newest Patterns. QUEEN'S ROAD (upposito HoraKONG HOTEL),
פוף
Hongkong, September 14, 1869.
Victoria
Hotel,
Prays and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.
1700
HIS Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most centrál
and airy positions in the Ouluny and commanding a splendid visw of alm the suure harbour and within five minutes' walk of the principal Government Offles (including the Post Olike), Banks, o, has recently been much on- larged and improved and is now on of the principal Horses in the place. The ROOMS are apacious, well ventilated and have just boon rofurnished in a most.
comfortable and handsome water, suited to the requirements of the Far East. The Accommodation and Service of every kind will be found to be of the best description: An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and sorred in the spacious,
large Divine HaLas
The HOTEL also contains baudsome and comfortablo Raception, READING, Bizaard
and Smoking Roowk.
The HOTEL is unsurpassed for comfort, convenience and quick service. Continental languages are spiken.
Mesara DORABJEE & HING KEE,
Proprietors.
Hongkong, September 16, 1885.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION “
OF
OLD CHINESE PORCELAIN, SILK EMBROIDERIES, CURIOS, Ex. THE Undersigned has received instruc
tious to Sell by Public Anction, on
SATURDAY,
the 14th December, 1880, commencing at 2:30 p.m. sharp, at his Sales Rooms, Dad. dell Street, W
A VERY FINE AND LARGE, COLLECTION OF OLD CHINESE PORCELAIN, CURIOS, Ero., Erc, Received from Pekin-and Northern Ports called from the collectious of MANDARINS, Erc.,
and comprising
SOME VERY CHOICE SPROMENE, auch na RADE OLD SANG DE BŒUF, APPLE GREEN. IMPERIAL YELLOW, TUR- QUOISE BLUE, FIVE-COLORED Fasra, JARS, PLATES BASINS, Ero., of the OLD DYNASTIES, HAWT
HAWTHORN BLUES,
E-SHELL, ETC, Ern.
OLD SOODHOW LAQUER, PARIN ENAMELS, JADES, AGATES, Ero., Ero.
AN EXCEPTIONAL FINE LOT OF OLD SILK EMBROIDERIES, Boh na Cover DARIES, PETTICOATS, DRAPERIES, BANG- INGS, Stir, Eze., Era.
And
A VARIETY ON OTHER CURIOS, Ero., Ero... Bru Catalogues will be issued previous to the Sale, and the above will be on View on Friday next,
TERMS OF SALE—Às customary,
GAK LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 7, 1889.
Intimations.
SITUATION.
2312
Intimations.
1612
THE TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY OF CHINA, JAPAN & STRAITS, LIMITED.
|CAPITAL,
IN 100,000 SHARES. ISHTE PRICE 10 Guineas, payable 10/- on Application, 15-on Allotment,
£1,000,000
10% in Contes of Two Months, PPLICATIONS for SHARES in the
Arbor Court Rece in
the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CON PORATION up to 3 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 13th December, and each Application must ho accompanied by the equivalent of 10 per share eleulated at 3/2 dlate
Hongkong, December 10, 1883. CANTON INSURANOB OFFICE,
LIMITED:
2390
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
be CLOSED from the 15th to HE Transler 300KS of the Company
the 31st Instant; both days inclusivo,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agent UANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED. Hongkong, December 10, 1859,
2326
THE HOSGKONG MARINA, LIMITED.
VENDERE are INVITED for the CUM- PLETION of the SUPERSTRUC. TURE of the COMPANY'S VESSEL, now moored at YAU-MA-EL, A
Texters, under Scaled Cover marked Tenders for the Marins, to be sent on or before the 13TH DEERMEER to the Under- signed, whoro Plans, Forni of Tender, and orders to view can be obtained?
W. 8. JOHN H. HANCOCK, GE
S. Beaconsfield Arcado,
2200 Hongkong, Novembar 29, 1880.
A-N ENGLISHMAN of considerable Ba
sincs experionco desires a situation THE BOOK KEEPING, of that, where a thorough knowledze of CORRESPONDENCE, and Gen. EXAL BUSINIUS would be a consideration. First-class References.
For further Particulats and Terma, apply to A. BO, China Mail OFFICE, Hong
"? kong.
9th December, 1889.
2324
THE HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS 1188 Fifth Ordinary General MEETING
Shipping.
Steamers.
SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SUIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR BANGKOK (DIRECT)
The Company's Stamor Phra Chum Klae,
| Capt, W. H. WATION, will
be despatelied for the above Port on FRIDAY, the 13th Instant, M 8 a.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
YUEN TAI HỌNG, Agents. Hongkong, December 10, 1880.
2330
STEAM TO LONDON (DIRECT), Calling at IMEDIATE PORTA."
The P.&O. 3. N. Co,'s
Steamship
Longkong, W. J. E. WATKINS,
of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held in the BesaZONO HOTEL on SATURDAY, the 21st Instant, at 11 o'clock in the Forenoou, for the pur- pose of receiving the Report of the Goheral Mausgere; and Statement of Accounts for will leave for the above places on SUN the year ended 30th November, 1889...
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED. from the 8th to 21st Iustant, both daye inclusive-
2305
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co
General Managera. Hoogkong, December 0, 1880. HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION, THE KWOON KWAN TEEN CITALLENGE CUPS..
THE FOUETE COMPETITION for the
LAT STADE will take place NEXT SALGEDAY, the 4th-Turtant, at 3. 15 ja u commencing at 300 for this Stags only
Yarde The ENTLANDE
18.30 Cents, or for the Two Stages'i e 00 Cents trust bo s nt to me befuse 5 p.m. on Friday next, the 13th stabt. The Second Blage will be shut off on Saturday, 21 A SHELTON HOOPER, Hon. Secretary, c/o Hosa saga CLUB: Hongkong, Dicember 7, 1869.
Andy Capt,
PRICE, $2 FER Mostu,
Shipping.
Steamers.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ OANAL
The Co.'s Steamship
Patroclus,
Capt. POLFORD, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 12i Testant, at 10 a 13
Passengers for Ettore desiring Good OVERLAND, can, on application to the Undersigned, bare their Tickets endured for surronder at Algiers in exchange for Coupon Tickets to BARSEILLES (by Trans- atlantio Company's expresa buata), and - thence to PARIS OF LONDON. Algiers is 28 hours steam from Marseilles, and thence to London occupies about the same time. For Freight or Fainage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD &. SWIRE,
A jenti Hongkong, December 10, 1859,
2285
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND,
CALCUTTA,
The Steamship
Arratoon Apear,”-
Captain J. G. OLIFENT, will be despatched for the
above Ports on THURSDAY, the 12th Inat,; at Noor).
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co
Agca
2316
Hongkong, December 9, 1889.
MOGUL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED...
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND-
YOKOHAMA,
the 15th Instant.
The Steamship Sikh,
Captain RowLax, will be
despatched se above on
This Stearner has superior Passenger Accommodation.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agenti
Hongkong, December-10-18802327
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND.
ADELAIDE (Taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &a)
The Steamship
Guthrie,
Captain CRATO, will be despatched for the above!
Ports on MONDAY, the 18th Instant, at 4 pam
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co,
Agents? Hongkong, December 10, 1889. 2920 FOR SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMA- RANG AND SOURABAYA,
The Steamship
Godpara,
Captain RUSSELL, will be despatched as above ong
or about the 16th Iustart
For Freight or Pumago, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agus
Hongkong, December 5, 18592328 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
FOR HAIPHONG, TOURANE AND
QUINDON,
The Co.'s Steamship
Arelhuse,
Caplein ADDER, will be despatchind for the above
Porte about the end of the week.
Für Freight or Passage, apply to
Q. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent Hongkong, December : 1880. FOR LONDON, VIA BATAVIA AND SUEZ CANAL,
The Steamship:
Arabic,
2820
Capt. W3L SAITIT, Will be despatched as above
on TUESDAY, the 17th fistant
This Veel offers Groeptional advantages for First-class Passengera, an
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents
2727
Hongkong, December 9, 1889. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
PORTS, SYDS
LIMITED
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE
The Co, Steamship.
Chingtu
UxT, Commander, will
be despatched as above
on PRIDAY, the 20th Iustunt, at & p, u..
The attention of l'assengers as directed DAY, the 21st December. This Vasel is the Superior Accrinmodation offered by disconuceted from the Axil Services, battlas Strater. First-class Saloon and Cabine has exeullout fccommodation for through are situated: forward of the Engines, Passenger (First Saloon only) at reduced Second-class Pasangars are berthed in the raten. Electric Light, Deck Caking. Sur Loop A Refrigerating Chamber ensures geon carried,
the supply of Fresh Provisions during the catiro royage. A duly qualified Surgeon la carried
EL WOODIN,
Superintendent
2290
P. &O, S. 3. C. Ofton,
Langkong, coenbor 8. 1859.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMKIS,
FOR LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.
The Breanship:
Monmouthshire, Captain Curso, will: 60 despatched for the above.
Port on or about the 21st Instant,
The Steamer has auperior Passenger Accommodations all
For Freight or Famago, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,"
Agents 9319 Working, Dectable 3, 1840, $200
For Freight or Fantage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Zjenis,
Bingkong, December 6, 1880 £204
Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 3/3 11.1-American Ship
DI Cheney
HUMPasse, din or, will had here" for "the above Fort,- Ktil quick despatch. Fur Froight, apply to
will have
RUSSELL & Co. Wengkung, Nurember 7, 189.