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The China Mail.
Vol. XLVII. No. 8981.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA. MALI..
LONDON-F, AZGAB, 11 & 13, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, C. GzOBIE STEDET & Co., 30, Cornhill. GORDON
•& Gozen, Laidjate Circus, EU, BATES HENDY & O., S, Walbrook, E.O. BAMUEL DEADON & Co., 100 & 184, Leadenhall Street W, M. WILLA, 151, Cannon Street, C. ROBERT WATSON, 150 Best Street.
PARIS AND EUROPE:-ÁKEDES PRIDE,
36. Rus Lafayette, Paris.
NEW YORK-J, STEWART HAPPER, THE
CHINESE EVANGELIST OFFICE; 52," West | 2nd Street.
SAN FRANCIS00 and American Ports
generally-BEAN & BLACK, Sun Pro
Cisco
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW"
ZEALAND GORDON & Gorca, Mel bourne and Spuney.
OBYLON W. M. SMITH & O., Tax
APOTHECABIES Co. Cutominy,
SINGAPORE, STRATTE, &
Sam &
Do., Square, Singapore 6. BETHERN
& Co., Manila
Banks.
BANKING CORPORATION.
$10,000,000.
KRAERY FUND.$6,300,0:10.
PAID-UP CAPITAL...
RESELVE LIABILITY
Prorro
OF $10,000,000.
COVET or DROTÓRE :—
J. S. Moses, Esq-Chairman,
S.C. MICHABISEN, Esq.-Deputy Chairman,
T. E. Davies, E
Alex. MeConachie,
O. J. Folliday, Leq. Ban.
H. Hoppius, Esq.
L. Puesnecker, Esq.
Hon. J. J. Keariok. D. R. Stasoon, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER :
Hongkong--F. DS BUVIA, Esq,
MANAGER
Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARDNER, Esq. LONDON BAKKERS-LONDON AND COUNTY Banking Co. LD,
HONGECNG--INTEREST ALLOWED.
Op Current Account at the rate of 2 per cent per annum on the daily halated up to $200,000.
On Fitert Deposits. ----
For 8 mouths 3 per cost, por ANDUM.
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up to
$200,000.
on BOLE
in excess of $200,000.
HONGKONG-INTEREST CHARGED.
6% on LOANS against Saarea with full
margin.
% on Advsuus against Goods in neutral
godowns.
7% on Current Account Overdrafts.
7% on Advances against Goods in private
ModoWER.
F. DE BOVIS,
Chief Marager. Hongkong, August 10, 1891.
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
驰七月一十年——十九百八千一英
Established
Fobruary, 1845.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1891.
Business Notices.
Turnishing Department.
Lane, Crawford & Co.
Have Just Received their
NEW STOCK or CARPETS, CURTAINS,
AND FURNISHING GOODS,
IN THIS SEASON'S DESIGNS, comprising:
AND TAPESTRY CARPETS IN Apr VELVET PILE, AXMINSTER, BRUSSELS, BALMORAL,
DESIGNS AND COLOURINGS, WITH BORDERS, AND RUGS TO MATCH 500 DESIGNS to Select from.
GOOD QUALITY CARPETS, from.........
Do. do.
HEARTH RUGS, from.................
KENSINGTON CARPETS.
.$1.00 per yard. $1.50 each.
These are inexpensive but most Artistic productions of the English Loom, Woven in one piece, without seam, Bordered, Fringed and Reversible; may be had in a variety of patterns and sizes.
BRUSSELS AND KIDDERMINSTER SQUARES? Bordered and Fringed. as purchased.
A great variety to select from; can be laid same day
SPECIAL NOTE!
ALL LAST YEAR'S PATTERNS GREATLY
REDUCED.
CURTAINS AND TAPESTRIES.
A SPLENDID SELECTION OF TAPESTET AND CHENILLE CURTAINS, KEADY TO HANG UP.
4 Yards long from 09.00 per pair.
Beautiful Designs in MADRAS and ART MUSLINS, PLAIN and COLOURED,
60 inches wide, from 40 cents per gard.
1571
ART MUSLIN CURTAINS,
ELECTRIC CROSS-STRIPED CURTAINS,
FRINGED CURTAINS,
FRILLED CURTAINS.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL.£1,000,000, SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL.£ $10,000,
HEAD OFFICE-- HONOROKO.
Court of Directors.
D. GILLIES, Esq. 1 CHOW TUNG SHANG,
QUAN KISHAN, Esq.
O. J. HIRET, Esq.
Han
W. Worrox, Esq.
QUAN HO CHUEN,
Esq.
A. B. McEBAN,...Acting Chief Manager.
Advisory Committee in London,
THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Req., BIOssrs Dent,
Palmer & On.
JOHN BUTTERY, Esq., Mesars John Battery
& Co.
0. B. STUART WORTLEY, Baq., M. P. for
Hallam.
G. W. F. PLAYYAR
Manager.
Advisory Committce Shanghai.
Hai Fu YORN, Esq. LE KWANKINO, Deq. MA KI TORONG, CHI MING SLANG,
Esq Esq.
TOMU KWEI SIANG, ER.
J. D. THORRORN..............Manager, pru, tem,
The BANK is now prepared to make advances on Goods in Neutral Godowns, and on other securities at rates to bo had ou application. Also to receive moneys on purrent account on Fixed deposit:→→
Interest for 12 months Fixed &
do.
6. do. do. 4
3o.
.3 do. do. 3%.
dr. Current Accounts 2 %.
For rates of Interest for other perioda
apply to the MANAGER.
Hongkong, October 30, 1891.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
1613
THE business of the above Bank is con-
Tducted by the HONGKONG AND
SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA TION. Rules may be obtained on ap plication.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed st ȘI PER CENT. per annum. Depositors may transfor their opion tafances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK, to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 43 PER CENT, par
For the Hongkong and Shanghai
Barking Corporation,
annum,
F. DE BOVIS, Sqm. Chief Manager; ·
1515 Hongkong, August 1, 1801.
THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL
FAM-UP CAPITAL
TONDON
22,000,000. „£580,000,
Head Doo, Tarsadneedle Street, West Bad Office...28, Cockspur Burst.
BRUNURES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES
THE BANK receive Money on Deposit, Bays and Bolls Bills of Exchange, Issass Letters of Credit, forwards Bills for Collection, and Transsets Banking and Agenor Business generally, on terma to e had on application.
EW. RUTTER, Manager.
-Hongkong, Aiguas 10, 1861,
1362
NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS,
31, 4, 44, and 5 yards long. 500 pairs to select from,-from $2 per pair.
0
ART SERGES in all the New Shades.
TAPESTRY AND CHENILLE TABLE COVERS IN EVERY SIZE.
SILK PLUSHES, VELVETS, AND ROMAN SATINS, IN ALL THE
NEWEST SILADES.
BLANKETS! BLANKETS!! BLANKETS!!!
200 pairs in Stock. in every size, Best value obtainable,
EIDER-DOWN QUILTS AND PILLOWS.
IN TURKEY CHINTZ, DOLLY VARDEN SATTEEN, SATIN AND SILK
COVERINGS, IN EVERY SIZE.
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HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY.
SHEETS, COUNTERPANES, TOWELS AND TOWELING, TABLE LINEN,
NAPKINS, GLASS CLOTHS, DUSTERS,
&c.,
&c.
THE BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE.
ALL BED AND TABLE LINEN HEMMED AND MARKED FREE OF CHARGE.
BEDSTEADS AND SPRING MATTRESSES.
Iron and Brass Bedsteads and Cuts in every size at extremely low prices; Woven Wire Spring Mattresses, every size to fit any Bedstead.
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BEDDING.
Horse Hair Mattresses, Bolsters and Pillows, all manufactured by ourselves and
guaranteed pure,
AT MODERATE PRICES.
OUR BEDDING IS WELL-KNOWN AND FEEDS FO ADVERTISMENT,
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FURNITURE,
Every description of Household Furniture-Old Furniture recovered equal to new.
Estimates and Designs free.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co, respectfully ask intending purchasers to compare the
quality and price of their goods before purchasing.
Hongkong, November 7th, 1891.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Complete House Furnishers,
2106
日六初月十年卯辛
Business Notices.
W. POWELL & Co. BLANKETS.
BLANKETS.
BLANKETS.
FIRST SHIPMENT.
Hongkong, Novembər 2, 1833.
W. POWELL & Co.
2079
PRICE: $2 PER MONTH.
Shipping.
Steamers.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Do'a Steamship
Haiphong,
Captain HARRI, will be derpatched for the above
Ports TOMORROW, the 8th Tustaut, at -Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co., General Managers,
ROBERT LANG & Co.'s Hongkong, November 7, 1801
B
NEW HATS.
LACK, GREY AND
BROWN
SINGLE TERAI HATS,
(ALL SHADES). STRAW AND PITH HATS.
Hongkong, June 4, 1891.
FELTS,
Victoria Hotel,
THIS
Praye and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong,
2096
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
STEAM FOR HAIPHONG. (Taking Passengers for Hoow, and Cargo for TOURAN & QUINHON)
The Co.'s Steamship
Haiphong,
Captain FAURAN,
· will
leave for the above Ports
1127TO-MORROW, the 8th Instant, at Noon.
2039
For Freight or Passage, apply to
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, November 7, 1891.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
HIS Extensive end wall-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most central. and airy position in the Colony and commanding a splendid view of almost the entire harbour and within five minates' walk of the principal Government Offices (including the Post Office). Bauka, &c, has recently been much en- larged and improved and is now uns of the principal Hores in the place. The ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated and have just been refurnished in a most FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUL
comfortable and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East.
The Accommodation and Series of every kind will be found to be of the best description,
An ample and varisi TABLE D'UOTE is always provided and served in the spacious, '
Inego Divina Bati
The Co.'s Steamship
Fokion,
Captain Davis, will he despatched for the shore
The EOTEL also contas endeoue and comfortablo Reception, RaaniKG, BILLIARD Porta on MONDAY, the 9th Instant, at
and SMBING EVONS
The OTEL is unarpad for comfort, convenience and quick service. Continental languages are opeken.
Rungkong, September 16, 1385.
Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,
Proprietors.
THE MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL,
1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL,
couples (occupying 1 room).
Board & Lodging auth (1 person), 90.00 Breakfast,................
do.
do. for in arried
1612
TARIFF.
.1
do.
Board & Lodging per day (1 person), do. for marriedį
5.00 Sitting Room per day.
3.00
7.80
Extra Bedroom per day,... Bd and Breakfast.....
2.50
2.50
0.75
Tufis,.........
1.00
45.00 Children by arrangement according to ago. R0.00 SPECIAL TERYS for a week and from Saturday to Monday. TRAM TICKETS Sapplied to Visors at reduced rates. For further Particalars, apply to
Dinor,...
1.00
or to
1935
couples (ccupying room), 135.00 Extra Bedroom per nath,.... Sitting Room per month,
The Secretary, 98 & 40, QUEEN'S CENTRAL
Notices of Firms.
P. & . 3. N. Oo
NOTICE.
UNDER Instructions from the MANAGING
DIRECTORS, I have Temporarily As sumed CHARGE of the Company's BUSI- NESS at this AGENCY.
EDBERT A. HEWETT,
for Superintendent. Hongkong, November 2, 1891.
NOTICE.
2082
BAVK This Day Atablished myself in Oant under the style of ANDREW
& Co. as MERCHANTS and COMMIS- 1SION AGENTS.
Mr. A. F. J. SOARES is authorised to sign the Firm's namo per procuration.
JOHN ANDREW.
Canton, 2nd November, 1891.
NOTICE.
2078
W bit us of our Fine in AMOY, JE hare This Day ESTABLISHED
and have authorized Mr. FRANCIS CASS to Sign as AGENT.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 10, 1893.
1937
CHINA AND JAPAN TELEPHONE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HAVE This Day HANDED OVER the MANAGEMENT of the alive Company to Mr. W. STUART HARRISON.
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A. SANDFORD. Hongkong, September 26, 1891.
fatimations.
ST. ANDREW'S BALL,
1849
Anticipation of the FORTHCOMING BALL, the PRACTICES. of REELS and
the CALEDONIAN QUADRILLES will be held in the ST. ANDREW'S HALL, City Hal, at 5.30 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 18th, and on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Hon. Secretary, ST. ANDREW's SOCIETY, Hongkong, November 6, 1891.
BOARD AND LODGING.
2007
1721
THE
The Manager, MOUNT AUSTIN.
Shipping.
Steamers.
CHINA SHIPPERS' MUTUAL
STEAM NAVIGATION COM. PANY, LIMITED.
FOR LONDON & PORTS OF CALL
The Co.'s Steamship
Kaisu
G. L. CASTLE, Com'der, will bo despatched as above on or about the 10th November.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, October 13, 1801,
li a.m.
2101
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managera, Hongkong, November 7, 1891.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY..
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
Laertes,
Captain SCALE, will bo despatched as 'abore on
TUESDAY, the 10th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
2102 Hongkong, November 6, 1891.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGA-' BAKI AND KOBE. (Paising through the INLAND SEA-}·
The P.&O. S. N. Co.'s
Steamship
Verona,
Captain F. H. SEYMOUR,
will leave for the above places of WED NESDAY, the 11th Instant, at Noon.
E. A. HEWETT,
for Superintendent. P. & Q. S. N. Co.'s Odios,
Hongkong, November 2, 1891.
STEAM TO SHANGHAL
2076
The P. & O. 8. N. Co,'
Starship
Busetta, Captain C. GADD, will hava quick dospatch for the above Port after her arrival hare with the outward Mail.
A. HEWETT,
For Superintendent
1959
P. & O. . N, Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, October 30, 1891.
FOR SINGAPORE, HATRE AND HAMBURG,
(Taking Caryo at through rater to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTER DAM, OPORTO, LISBON, LONDON, LIVERPOOL & BREMEN.)
The Steamship
Polyhymnia,
Capt. VOLIMER, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 12th Inst., at 10 a..
For Freight or Pasage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents,
2089 Hongkong, November 3, 1891.
SAIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND ANTWERP.
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The Steamship
Breconshire,
Captain JACKSON, will be despateked as above on
ur about the 13th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DUDWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
Bongkeng, November 4, 1891.
2094
GLEN LINE OF STEAM PACKETS. FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Steamship
Glenshiel, Captain Toxzs, will bo despatched as above on
Cr about THURSDAY, the 19th Instant.
This Steamer has superior Accommods. ion for Passengers, and carrica a Doster and Stewardess.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents.
2008 Hongkong, November 4, 1891.
CHINA SHIPPERS MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COM- PANY, LIMITED.
VACANCIES for GENTLEMEN BOARDERS, at 70, WYNDHAM SIXTET. Apply
'MES. SWANSTON. Hongkong, September 6, 1891.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Adjustment of Bonus for the Year 1890. CHAREHOLDERS in the abors Com.THE pany are requested to Furnish the Undersigned with a LIT of their CONTRI BUTTONS for the year cuding 31st December
·
last, in Order that the DISTRIBUTION FOR LONDON & PORTS OF CALL
of the PROFITS reserved for CONTRIBUTORS may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 3UTE DAY OF NOVEMBER NETT, will be adjusted by the Company, and nu Claims or Alleratiora will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld. Hongkong, October 81, 1801,
The Co.'s Steamship.
Oanja, SHA, Commander, will be despatched as abovə.
on or about the 24th November,
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., «
Agenta.
-2004 Hongkong, October 81, 1801.
EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED
2050
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE,
(Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND FORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &)
The Starship
':
Cletter thesesty Captain DaREB, will be #deapatalied for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 12th Tusk, a at 4 p.m.
This well-known Steamer ja specialty fb- tod for Passengers, and bus. Large couling Chambers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Muats, Milk, Ice, ere, throughout the voyage.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & U..,
Agente. Hongkong, November 8, 1891 2090
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY, (Taking Cargo de Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW- OHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the "YANOTSZEJ
The Co.'s Stearnship
Polyphemou
Captain LEE, will be despatched as above, en SUNDAY, the 15th Intant.
For Fraight or Fazsage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, November 8, 1801.
Bailing Vessels..
2109
FOR NEW YORK.
The 9/3 1.1.1. Amez. Barque
Emma T. Crowell,
PEFULETON, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will havo quick despatcli.
For Freight, apply to
BHEWAN & De..
1972 Hongkong, October 15, 1891,"
PRIVALE BOARD & RESIDENCE..
RS FALDONER VACANCIES
MONES REPENT BOARDERS
at Kowloon, Vistoria, View, Hongkong, Jdy 13 1824
Ne
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