VOL. XLV. No. 8403.
The China Mail.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON-F. ALGA, 11 & 12, Clement's GEORGE Lane, Lombard Street, E. 0. Sraner & Co., 30, Cornhill. Compos & Goren, Ludgate Cirens, E.C. BATKS HENDY & Co., 37, Walbrook, E.C. SAMUEL DEACOs & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street. W. M. WILLs, 151, Cannon Street, E. C. ROBERT WATSON, 150, Fleet Street
FARIS AND EUROFE—ASEDE PRINCE,
36, Bus Laforvette, Paris.
NEW YORK:—J, STEWART Happer, Tuz CHINESE EVANGELIST OFFICE, 62, cat 222 Strat.
SAN FRANCISCO aud American . Forts.
generally--BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-
cisco.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND :—GORDON & Goren, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
OBYLON :-W. L. SMITH & Co., Tus
APOTERCARIES Co., Culembo. SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &C.-SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore. C. HEINZEN &Co., Manila. OHINA:-Macao, F. A, DE CRUZ, Sua tmo, Quton & Co. Amy, N. MOALLE. Shanghai, Foochon, HEDGE & Co. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokohama, LANK, Chaw- FORD & Co., and KELLY & Co.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
K
PAID-UP CAPITAL................................. ..$7,500,000 RESELTE FOND,...$4,400,000 REBBEYE LIABILITY of P-97,600,000
PRIETOES...ins
COURT OF DIEKUTORS,
Chairman W. H. FORBES, Esq.
Deputy Chairman-H, L. DALRYMPLÈ, Heŋ,
W. G. BRODIE, Esq.
T. E. DAVIES, Eaq.
Hon, J. J. KiSWICK,
S. C. MICHAELSEN,
Eag
J. 8. Mosca, Eaq.
B. LATION, Esq.. Hon. A. P. MIGEWEN.
L. POZANECKER, Neq.
N. A. SIEBS, Esq.
E. A, SOLOMON, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong, Q. E. NOBLE, Esq. MANAGER Shanghai,..
....JOUN WALTER, Een.
LONDON BANKERS,—Lindon and | Quanty.
"Bank,
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
N Current Deposit Account at the rate
balance.
On Fixed Doposita --
on
For 3 months, & por cent. per annum,
IF 0
0
4 per bent. I
,,12
11
6 per copt,
LOCAL BOLS DIHUOVATED.
Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts granted on Iwodon, and the chlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
G. E. NOBLE,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, Novembor 29, 1869.
NOTICE.
號三十月二十年九十八百八十一英
Bstablished
Fobruary,
1846.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1869.
Business Notices.
CHRISTMAS,
1889.
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
Are now showing their New Stock of
FANCY GOODS AND DELICACIES.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW-YEAR PRESENTS.
HANDSOME CENTRD-PIECES, TABLE FLOWER SETS.
Fancy China Ton Sets Tefe-a-Tete Sets Trinket data
Porcelain Meni Tablets
Handzame Look-up Scent Frames New Opera Glasses
Ouler's newest Flower Bowls & Specimen Glasses Cut Crystal Perfume Bottles
NEWEST FANCY LEATHER GOODS. Cabinet Album
-2
Cigar and Cigarette Cases
1
Fitled Travelling Bags
Card and Note Cases Newest Photograph Frames
Table Portrait Standa
Ladies' Hand Bags & Sachets.
Oryx and Fancy Inkstands Onyx Writing Sels Cizar Stande and Cabinets. Neil Sein in Cases
Music Holders
Despatch Boxes Ladies' Work Baskets and Boxes Glove and Handkerchief Case3 Scissors in Fancy CREDI
Honu and Guest Carls HANDSOME FLOOR LAMPS
日━十月一十年开记
Business Notices.
Victoria
Hotel,
Praya and Queen's Road Central, Honghony.
HIS Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situsted in one of the most contral 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 Post Office), Banks, &c., has recently boon much en- targad and improved and is now own of the principal Horns in the place. The ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated and have just been refurnished in a most
comfortable and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East The Accommodation and Service of every kind wil be found to be of the best description. An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE id always provided and served in the spasicos,
large DING HALL The HOTEL also contains handsome and comfortable Reception, READING, BILLIARD
and SMOKING ROOMS.
J.
The HOTEL is unsurpassed for comfort, conveniorso and quick service, Continental languages are spoken.
Hongkong, September 16, 1885.
Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,
Froprietors.
W. POWELL & Co.
HAVE RECEIVED EX 8.8. HONGKONG;
LARGE SHIPMENTS
URTHER
1812
O F
New Goods: LATEST SPECIALITIES IN DRESS MATERIALS,
KID AND SUEDE GLOVES, HOSIERY.
RIBBONS, LAUES, ULSTELS, JAUKETS, &a, &0.
W. POWELL & Co.
Tourist Writing Cases
Albums for painting in Fancy Stationery-
$50.
VICTORIA EXCILANGE, December 7, 1889.
THE LATEST DESIGNS IN FANCY LAMP & CANDLE SHADES. SILVER-MOUNTED MEERSCHAUM AND BRIAR PIPES. Cigar and Cigarette Holders and Smokers' Fancy Goods.
The "Manilas."
(THE FINEST MANILA CIGAR PROCURABLE, IN SPLENDID CONDITION.)
A. CHOICE COLLECTION OF OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS & ENGRAVINGS. Now Painted Photographs on Opal
New Painted Panels
THE LATEST PUZZLES.
Children's Toys.
THE NEWEST ENGLISH AND FRENCH
Newest Mechanical Toys.
Tuble and Floor Easels
NOVELTIES
A COMBINATION DINING AND BILLIARD TABLE
-AND-
IN-DGOE GAMES FOR YOUNG AND OLD,
TROCO" OR LAWE BILLIARDS.
Fancy Boxes for X'mas Trees
Coloured Wax Candles Tree Candle Holders Confectionery Boxes
Holly and Mistletou Wreaths
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.
Holly Berries
Flags and Banners:--
English
American
COSAQUES
Flags and Bannera ---
German
French
Spanish Portuguese
TOM SMITHE AND WOODS' NEWEST CRACKERS, CUNTAINING-Head-dresscs, Jewelry, Toys, Maitoes, Luggage, Poetry,
363 Sweets, Dresses, Fountains, Games, and all the latest fun.
ULES OF THE HONGKONG !
RAVINGS BANK.
1.-The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong pard Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premisca in Hongkong. Business hours week-days, 10 to 9: Saturdays, 16
on
to 1
3.—Sume less than $1, or more than $200 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than 82,500 in any one year. 3-Depositors in the Savings Bank having
$100 or more at their credit may at thair option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor- poration on fixed deposit for 12 months it 5
t8 per cent. per annum interest. 4-Interest at the rate of 34 per cent per annum will be allowed to depositors on their daily balancos, 5.-Each Depositor wil
will bo supplied gratis with a Pass-Book which must be pre- With sented with each paymeat or with- drawal. Depositors must not make Any entries themselves in their Pass
Bautes
Books but should send them to he written up at least twice a year, about
ning being of January and bogir-
BOOKS.
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF HANDSOMELY BOUND VOLUMES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. CHURCH SERVICES, PRAYER BOOKS, HYMN BOOKS, BIBLES AND TESTAMENTS.
-ALSO-
CHILDREN'S BOOKS, TRE LATEST NOVELS, MAGAZINES AND ANNUALS.
CHRISTMAS & NIW-YEAR CANDE,
NEW MUSIC.
All the Newest Songs, Duets and Part Songs,
All the Latest Dance Music,
All the Modern Drawing Room Solos and Duets,
Classical Music,
VOLUMES:Volumos of Songs, Volumes of Piano Solos, Volumes of Danco Masto, and Volumes of Classical Masis, OPELLAS-Voont Scores, Pinno Senres, Violin Sores.
ELECTRO-PLATED NICKEL SILVER WARE.
-A GREAT VARIETY OF NEW PATTERNS- AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF TABLE PLATE
ALSO
A GOOD SELECTION OF ARTICLES, IN SATIN-LINED MOROCCO CASES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS.
Christmas Delicates:
-NEW SEASON'S PUDDING FRUITS IN BULK- SOUPS: Rol Turtle, Mulligatawny, Ox-fail, Clain Chowder, Sonp and Soullt, Hutch Patch, &e., &c., &o...
ROBERT LANG & CO.,
E
Tailors, Matters, Shirtmakers and Gentlemen's Outfitters.
НА ТЕ JUST OPENED OUT NEW AUTUMN GOODS,
consisting of
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OUR
A LARGE AND CHOICE SELECTION OF COATINGS FOR MORNING AND EVENING 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 (opposite HosexoxG HOTEL),
Hongkong, September 14, 1889.
Intimations.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
THE KWOON KWAN YEEN CHALLENGE CUPS:
HE FOURTH COMPETITION for the
Test will take place NEXT
SATURDAY, the 14th Instant, at 3.15 pim commencing at 300 Yards.
The ENTRANCE FEz for this Stage only i.e. 30 Conts, or for the Two Stages i.c: 60 Cents must be sent to me before 5 p.m. out Friday not, the 13th Instant. The Second Stage will be shot off on Saturday, 21st Inetat
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Hon. Secretary, s/o HONGSONG Grup. Hongkong, December 7, 1880.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 505.
2318
TENDERS will be Reveived at this
OFFICE until Noon of MONDAY, the
1700
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR LONDON, FIA DATAVIA AND
SUEZ CANALS
The Steamship
Arabic,
Capt. W. M. Sure, will be despatched as above
on TUESDAY, the 37th Instant...
This Vessel offers exceptional advantages for First-class Passengers.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, December 9, 1889. 2227 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGA- SAKI AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SEA)
The P. & O, S, N, Co.'s
Steamship
Perona
will loave for the above
PRICE, $2 PER MONTH,
Shipping.
Steamers.
INDO.CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR SHANGHAI, Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for CHEFOO, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTAZE.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Kwongang,
Captain SELLAZ, will be despatched, as abovo on SATURDAY, the 14th Instant, at 3 pm."
For Freight or Passago, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. “
2348
Hongkong, December 12, 1889.
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP,
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA (DIREOT.)
The Go, a Steamship
Diamante,
Capt. G. TATLEN, will be dospatched for this above Port on SATURDAY, the 14th Insh, ab 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.;
General Managers;
Hongkong, December 19, 1889.
2342
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR SWATOW; AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Co.'s Steamship
Haiphong, Captain Haunts, will be despatched for the above
Ports on SUNDAY, the 18th Instant, st Daylight, instead of as previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAHBAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, December 11, 1869. 2334
MODUL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND
TOKOHAMA.
The Steamship
Captain Rower, will ba the 18th Instant.
despatched as shore on
This Steamer has superior Passenger Accommodation.
For Freight or Famage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & U1⁄2,
Agents
Hongkong, Disember 10, 1859,
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMEANT,
LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND
ADELAIDE
places on FRIDAY, the 20th Eustent, at (Baking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, Daylight,
EL. WOODIN,
Superintendent. 23rd day of December, 1889, for the CON- | P. & 0, 8, N. Co.'s Office, STRUCTION of the RUBBLE STONE
Hongkong, December 12, 1889. FOUNDATIONS to SEA WALL, SEW-
EBS and EMBANKMENT of Section No.
2
under The Praya Reclamation Ordinance,
1890.
For Form of Tendor, Specification, and farther Particulare, apply at the SURVEYOR GENERAL'S OFFICE.'
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tonder.
By Command,
2341
A. LISTER, Acting Colonial Secntary. COLONIAL SECURJARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, December 7, 1880.
HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB, RACE MEETING, 189).
HONGKONG DERBY.
QWEEPSTAKES at 930 each, ball forfeit if declared on or before day of closing, Estries, with $10) added for 1st Pony, and hey file Grins at date of Entry, (SATURDAY,
1890). First
Garce as to the business of FISH:-Surdines is Oil, Citron, Tainaloes and Datier, Whitebuit, Tront, Arshovies, Oysters, Tamarind Fish, Macassar Red Fish. $50 for 2nd. For all China Pories
the
-
2843
STEAM TO STRAITS & BOMBAY.
(Calling at COLOMBO,
if sufficient, inducement offers.)
The P.&O. 8. N. Cos
Steamship
Khina
will leave for the above places on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant, at Noan.
E. L. WOODIN,
Superintendent: P. & O. 8. NO Office,
Hongkong, December 11, 1889,
2338
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,"
LIMITED
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNET & MELBOURNE
The O's Stosship
Changtis, Hoxr, Contander, will
TASMANIA, &G)
The Bleonship!
Guthrie,
Captein - Costo, will beg despatched for the shore
Ports on 310NDAY, tho 10th Testant, st 4 pm,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co Agenti
Hongkong, December 10, 1880,
2920
FOR SINGAPORE, DATAYTA, SAME BANG AND SOURABAYA,
The Steamship?
Goalpara¦·· Captain Rassiz, will be despatched as above on
or about the 16th-inata, fi" 2.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 9, 1880." 2016
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEBIES MARITIMES.
be despatched as above FOR per on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant, ni 4 p.m.
The attention of Passengers directed
Kippered Herrings &o, &o.
Harengs and Maquereaux au via Blane, Pilchards, Salmon Cutlets, Salmon Kippers, Finden Haddocks, Digby Chickes, Scutched, 20 per cent.; Third, 10 per
25th
To per
cent.
LAI
if marked On Hongkong Savings Bank Business is forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in PATENT PRESERVED
by Hongkong and China.
GAME AND PATTIES:-Boar's Head, Wild Duck, Talé de Foie Gras, assorted Game and English Patties, Rabbit and Onions, French cont. Weight 10st. 10lbs. One-le-and-to the Superior Accommodation offered
a-half. NOMINATIONS CLOSE to the this Steamer. First-class Saloon and Cabins 7.Withdrawals may be made on demand,
Salon Grouse, Paiás, Truffled Chicken in Jelly.
CLEEK OF THE COVE at the Club on are situated forward of the Engines. but the personal attendance of the TONGUES-Smoked, Collareal, Fienic, Laneh, Spiced, Paysanda, Pig's, Ruslan Ox & depositor his duly appointed agent, SUNDRIES:
or
Apple Sauce, Brastit,
Poop A Refrigerating Chamber ensures Essence, Fig's Feet, Sage-And-Onion Sufing. Tripe, Potted Meats, Candied Peels, Carrants, SATURDAY, the 28th December, 1880. Second-class Passengers are berthed in the
E. IL GOLE BOOTH; and the production of his Pre-Book
Raisins, Spices, Minced Coliops, Carries, Chitaice, French and English Vegetables, Black Leicestershire Mashrooms, assorted
the supply of Fresh Provisions during the Clark of the Contra?. Pickles, Tabaser Sauce, Flavoured Jellies, Soleil Cream, French Vinegar, French Mastart, Staffed Olives, Wiltshire Beach,
outire voyage: A duly qualified Burgeon is For the
Orange and Rose Flower Water, Persian Sherbet, Spised Bagon, Beef Tea Jelly, Essence of Chicken, Calery in Juise,
Hongkong, December 12, 1889.
carried. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BAWIING
.Blushrooms in Batter, Cockscombe, &c., &e. CORPORATION,
DESSERT FRUITS:--Fruit in Syrap, Nayana and Brandy: Crystallized Fruits, French Plus, Jurdan Almonds, Orange, Lamon
CANTON INSURANOR OFFICE, GE NOBLE,
and Yavilla Creams, Cutting's Dessert Fruits, assorted Tart Fruits, Normandy Pippins, Whole Pines.
LIMITED. Chief Manager.
ATƏ DÜDSEKAгy,
Hongkong, January 1, 1889,
Intimations.
ST. JOHN
LODGE
OF HONGKONO, -No. 618, J.C.
754
N Emergency MEETING of the above. LODGE will be held in the Far MASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, THIS EVENING, the 13th Iostaat, at 8.50 for 9 p.m. precisely. VISITING BRETHREN aro cordially INVITED..
Hongkong, December 13, 1880.
PERSEVERANCE LODGE OF
"BONGKONG,
No. 1105.
2345
Regular MEETING of the abore LUDGE will be held in the Fes- MASONS HALL, Zetland Street, on LIUN DAY, the 16th Instant, at 8.30 for 0 pim, precisely. VISITING BARTHEN ATD cordially INVAXZP,
Hongkang, December 12, 1889, 2950
METZ FRUITS.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
2347
NEW SEASON'S MUSCATELS, SMYRNA FIGS APPLES, ELVAS PLUMS, PRUNES. NDTE ASMONDS IN SHDZŁ) BRAZIL) & BARCELONA THE Transfer BOOKS of the Company
PLUM PUDDINGS AND MINCEMEAT. CHRISTMAS CAKES. PLUM CALES, SEED CAKES. FINEST SELECTED YORK
HAMS.
WILTSHIRE OURED STREAKY BACON AND BATH CHAT'S
GORGONZOLA, GLOSTER; ALBERT ROQUEFORT, CREAM & STILTON. " CHRISTMAS" AND ASSORTED
BISCUITS,
ICE WAFERS, SHORT-BREAD.
FRENCH AND ENGLISH.
ONFECTION DR
FANOT BONDON BOXESTAM
FANCY CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE CREARIE, VINES, SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, PRERS &t. Cur usual assortment of first class brands,
AYALA & 00'S EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE
LANE, CRAWFORD & GO.
Hongkong, Desember, 1890.
CLOSED. from the 18h tu the Slat. Instant, both days incluafro,
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agente, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
2:20 Horgkong, Doormber 10, 1899.
SITUATION.
N ENGLISHMAN of considerable Bui
siness experiengs desires a situation of trust, where a thorough knurledge of BOOR-EKPANU, CORRESPONDENCH, and Gen- ARAL BUSINEss would be a consideration, Bus References, Perius, apply For farther Particulars and
to "A. B. C., China Val Orrice, Hoog-
kong
Oh Discumber, 1850.
LIMITED.
(2304
For Freight or Passago, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents Hongkong, December 6, 1889.
SUIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR NAGABAKT, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, (Fia Inland Sea )
The Steazuship
Ben Meikonsthallige, Capt. DOWLING, sill be despatched for the above"
Porta on the 20th Instant;
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agente Hongkong, December 19, 1880 2346
HAIPHONG, TOURANE AND
*
QUINHON.
The Ou's Steamship
Arethus
Captain Auber, will be despútélied for the above
Poris about the end of the week.. For Freight or Passage, apply to
G. DE CHAMBEAUX,
·Agent Hongkong, Desember 9, 1889
Bailing Vessels,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 3/3 L.1.1: American Skipi B. Cheney,
HUMPHREYS, Mastery will fond bere for the above. Port and will hava quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. - Hongkong, November 27, 1860.
THE BONGKONG BIGH LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY,
LIMITED
NOTION TO SHAREHOLDERS,
STEAM TO LONDON (DILECT); Calling at INTERMEDIATE PORTS,
The P&O SN. CUB Fifth Ordinary Genstal MEETING
Sta walip
CI BUAREHOLDERS in 170 above Ompany will be held in the BoxKONG W. J. B. WATKINAUTES ON SATUR
SATURDAY, tho 2let Inminut
Dougland.
·Capt.
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, will leave for the noore places on SUN at 1170gk in the Forenson, for a pur Dandongan DAY, the Blat Detomb. The Venus is on el receiplug the Report of the trend disconnected from the Mail Serviors, buž: Alanegere, atid Statement of Agentuls hig THIS Company is Now prepared to las szellent accommodation for through the peer onder 20th November. 188U- en 1
SUPPLY 286T QUALITY PULLS SAND Passengure (First Saloon only fat reiluved The Transfer BOOKS of this Couga
ratur Hestric Light, Deck Cabing Bureuill to CLUSEL from the 9th to 2140 OBMENT.
gean curried,
Instant, bordaja lubusive.
e
KEL WOODIN
J. FOREMAN:
Secretary, 03. Quustila Ril. Coutkal, Jongkong. Burgkong, December 9, 1870.
P.
Superintendent, 50. 3. N. Ou Ofies Unngkung, Begoniler 0, 1850."
2300
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & C
** Gedenti*3fdiligere??? Za gkong Disoul † 0, 1850-
*6001.