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DHA JEŽBING DEPARTMENT
TAVING been REPLIN.
HISHED with a large 48-
aprtmant of the latest EUROPEAN And AMERICAN NOVELTIES, We are prepared to executo orders for FANCY WORK with Beatness and despatch, and at very moderata rufaa.
* CHINA MAIE” OFVIOR, -
The China Mail.
- THE 'HONGKONG CHINESE MAIL.
報日字華港香
{Hongkong Wa Tha Yul Pe.)
ISSUED DAILY.
CHUN UN MAN,
Manager and Publisher
SUBSCRIPTION:
Fian Dollara es gear, dehverukteja org bong. thatpurts, §12.40 per annum, including paloyt.
No. 10.840
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL
Clernent's
GEORGE
LONDON-F. ALGA, 11 & 12;
Lane, Lombard Street, E.0. SIRBET & Co., 30, Chill. GORDON &Goron, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES HENDY & 0, 37, Walbreak, 1.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street, W. M. WILES, 161, Cannon Street, E.Q. ROBERT WATSON, 150. Meet Street. PARIS
AND EUROPE: MAYENCE, FAVEE & Oo.. 18, Rue de la Grange Bateliere.
NEW YORK:J. Krywany HAPPEN, THE CHINESE Evangelest Office, D2, Fest
NORE d Street. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-BEAN & BLOK, San Fran
GISED.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GOEDON & GOTOR, Mel- bourne and Sydney. CEYLON:-W. M. SMITH & Co., Tur
ÁFOTELJABIKS Ga., Ontomba. SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c.:-KELLY
WALSH, LTB., Singapore. ORINA:-Mogo, A. A. DA CRUZ. Amoy, N. MOALLE & CO., LIMITED, Foochete, Havas & Co. Shanghai, NE, ORAW. FORD & J., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CLAWFORD & Co.,
and KELLY & On.
Banks.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
THE
HE business of the above Bank is con- dusted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA- TION. Rules may be phiained on ap- plication.
INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 3 PER GENT. per sönüm. Depositora may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANK, to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, por
For the Hongkong and Shanghai
Banking Corporation,
BREUI.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, August 1, 1895,
1515
HE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
THE
LIMITED.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL
£1,000,000,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL 500,000.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
Court of Directors.
H.STOLTERFOOT, Esq.
D. GILLIES, Esq.
CHAN KIP SHAN, CHOW TUNG SHANG,
Eng.
Kwan Bor Cuves, Esq.
Chief Manager.
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.
Interest for 12 months Fixed & %..
Hongkong, October 28, 1804.
1711
Establisho cl
就三十月四年大十九百八千一英
Foruary, 1845.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1896.
Business Notices.
PIANO DEPARTMENT.
CHALLEN'S "SPECIAL MODEL."
1. C. & Co. desire to draw attention to their "Special Model" Challan Pianos, which, for Solidity of construction and Execlient quality of Workmanship, combined with Moderate Prices, are unequalled in the world.
Theep models have done exoclient service as Deck instruments on board the Canadian Pacific Co.'s Steamers and in the Saloons of many other Passenger Steamora.
satisfaction.
They are also in use at the Peak, and, without exception, have given complete
The price es talogued lu Eaglend is 47 Quiness, and we are offering them
AS A SPECIALITY
at the following prices:
5
Do.
OCTAVES, COMPLETE IRON FRAME, SOLID CASES, $425.
Do.
SMALLER MODEL, $375. Do.
Do. SNUGGERY MODEL, $200. All Subject to a Discount of 5 % For Cash.
A 2-years' guarantee given with each;
We also wish to draw attention to our HIRE-PURCHASE SYSTEM.' PIANOS can be had at $15 per month, including Tuning.
777
For Comfort
Business Notices.
BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY.
LIMITED,
HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAVA.
Sole Eastern Agents for: Sphinctor Grip Around Hest, Snowden, Sons & Co. 'Sowirit' Manufactures. ] Geipels Put. Improved Steam Traps.
Titon Bros, & Mathews, Steel Pilę d The New Wire Fore Roleg Co.
Spring Manfacturers, The Aluminium & Gear Foundry Co.
BELL'S ASBESTOS NON-CONDUCT-
ING BOILER COVERING COM-: POSITION is unequalled in the East for efficiency as a self-adhesive and non-conduct- ing media. PACKINGS AND JOINTINGS of every description kept
in Stock.
BELL'S ASOESTOS,
FIRST-CLASS ENGINE AND CYLINDER - OILS. ESTIMATES given for COVERING BOILERS and
STEAM-PIPES.
Lane, Crawford & Co.
740
THE
HONGKONG
In unsurpassed in the
FAR
For Convenience
HOTEL
EAST.
Johannis
AQ
The King of Natural Table Waters.
SUPPLIED BY
ROYAL WARRANT.
To HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.
Supplied to the HOUSE OF LORDS and the HOUSE OF COMMONS.
IN BOTTLES AND HALF.BOTTLES.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF MIXES
INDIA, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL........£1,500,000.
SUBSCRIBED,..
........£1,125,000,
PAID-UP.Az ...£ 662,500,
Bankers.
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, L'TD.
Interest allowed on Current Accounts at the Rats of 2% por Aaṇum on the Daily Eolanco,
ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITA ?- - For 12 Mouth, For 6 Months,3 For 3 Mouth......
DEPOSITS RAPEWER ON OLD Terms.
J. W. R. TAYLOR,
Manager, Hongkong,
Hongkong, December 18, 1895.
228
71HE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND GRINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1853.
HEAD OFFICE, LONDON,
TAJ
E+
CAPITAL PAID-UF... RESERVE LIABILITY OF SHARE-
HOLDERS... ***
RESERVA FUND 444
...£800,000
...2800,000 .......$325,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Accoust
at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balances.
On Fixed Deposits for 12 months 4
}
12
#!
5
3
2)
846
T. WHITEHEAD, Manager. Hongkong, September 16, 1895, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION.
PAID-UP UAPITAL $10,000,000, RESERYS FONU..................................$ 5,750,000, KasLTE LARUJET
$10,000,000.
PROPRIETORA...
Dr
COURT OF DIRECTOJA (-
A. MOUOMAURIE, Esq. -Chairman.
ST. C. MichasINEN, Esq.-Depaty Chairman
Hou, J.J.Boll-Irving. | J. Kramer, Seq,
G. B. Dodwell, Esq. D. R. Sabacon, "Faq.
M. D. Ezekiel, Esq.
B. M. Gray, Eaq.
R. Shewan, Esq.
N. A. Sibbs, Eng
Ümer MANAGER;
Hongkong-T. JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER:
Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARD'NE3, Esq, LONDON BANKER LONDON AND COUNTY
BANKING Co., Im..
HONGKONG-ITTEREST ALLOWED,
On Ourrent Account at the rate of 2
per cent. per annum on the daily bulaites.
OR FIXED DEPOSITS
For 3 months 24 per cunt, per annu
0
0.12
1.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, February 18, 1896,
IE N
TING
Burgson: Dentist,
1191
equally
392
.well with Wines, Spirits, Milk,
Fruit Syrups and Lime Juice.
SOLE AGENTS for South China and Phùippines, WATTS & Co.,
Ice House Stroot, Bougicong,
W. POWELL & Co.
NEW STOCK OF
RAVELLING TRUNKS.
TRAV
BAGS, HOLD-ALLS, &c., &c.
TRAVELLING RUGS, CHAIRS, &c., &c.
Hongkong, March 28, 1888.
W. POWELL & Co.
609
HONGKONG TRADING CO.
SALE WILL
CONTINUE
DURING THIS WEEK,
NEW GOODS 'EX LATE ARRIVALS'
WILL BE OFFERED SUITABLE FOR
SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR. Hongkong. March 30, 1896,
"LANSON" CHAMPAGNE
VIN. 1887.
Per Case of 1 Doz. Bottles
do.
do. 2 do. do.
do.
do. 4 do. do.
Ear, 1861.
16, QUEEN's Bosn
722
W. JACKSON, Manager,
Changeable Weather
throws the human machinery out of gear. It relaxes the system and renders it more susceptible to attacks of Diphtherin, Influenza, Colds, Chills, and other prevalent ailments.
IF YOU COUGH
TAKK
WATKINS' BALSAMIC LINCTUS
WHICH ACT, HY INHALATION AND ABSORPTION, DIRECTLY UPON THE RESPIRATORY ORGANS, THE LARYNX, BRONCHIA, LUNGS, &c.
Invaluable as a Remedy for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Hoarseness, Catarrh, Asthma, &c.
THE EFFECT IS INSTANTANEOUS. MORE EFFICACIOUS AND CHEAPER
Than other Medicines for Throat and Chest Affections.
THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY,
TRY OUR
No. 11, 18 and 15, Central Markel.
VEAL SAUSAGES, 26 Cenis per 1.
BOLOGNA SAUSAGES, 50 Cents per Ib.
ATTENTION, A
SHIFTING AND COAST PORT ORDERS WILL HAVE PROMPT AL.
Hongkong, February 11, 1890.
IND., COOPE & Co.'s
ALE AND STOUT.
TRADE MARK,
Per Cask of 4 doz. Quarts,
do.
8 doz. Pints, ...
行洋 和 源
Long Name
YUEN WO.
TELEPHONG
No. 138.
GREEN
1776
ROLE AGENTS. --
GANDE, PRICE & Co.,
627
320
$13.00 $15.00
Wine and Spirit Merchants, No. 12, Queen's Road Central,
ISLAND CEMENT CO., Ltd
FIRE-CLAY WORKS, DEEP WATER BAY, HONGKONG, CEMENT FACTORY, GREEN ISLAND, MACAO. PORTLAND CEMENT,
GLABED STONEWALS DRAIN PIPES AND FITTINGS, GLAZED PAVIGO BRICKS AND TYLER, FIRE BRICKS AND FIRE CLAP,;&o, &o, For Priven and further partiaulare, apply to
Feb. 1, 1806.
SHEWAN & Co., General Managers.
WALTER W. BREWER.
NEW COLONIAL LIBRARY.
YOMEDIES OF COURTSHIP
DISHONOURED
SORROWS OF SATAN ...
THE HOYDEN
| LOVE ADVENTURES OF AL-MANSUR
TOWER OF TADDĖS
WILD ASS'S SKIN
671 TRILBY...
1
日一初月三年电丙
THE
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned hus received instrue-
tions to Sell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 14th April. 1898, at 2.30 p.m., at his Satan Rooms, Queen's Road,"
AN ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE WARE
cumprising:-
KIUTO, AWATA, NISSE, TAZZON and SATUUNA VASES, JANS, PLATES, INCENSE BURNERS, TEA and Corren SETS.
ENAMELLED WAars, Busszes and ORXA-
MENTX.
PANELA, EMBROIDERIES.
J
Also,
A SMALL LOT OF
EWELLERY,
including:
PRACL BRACELETS and FINGER RINGS.
<..
c TARMS OF SALE. As quetomary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 10, 1896.
Notices of Firms.
NOT10E,
765
THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of TMHRISTIAN SOPHUS OSOAR
896
YON DER HEYDE in our Firm CEASED from the 29th February last.
OHS. J. GAUPP & Co. Hongkong, March 31, 1996.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
NOTICE.
DURING my Temporary Absence from
the Colony, Mr. K. KIYOOKA, SCD-MANAGER, will take CHARGE of this OFFICE.
By Order,
נ
H. U. JEFTRIES,
Manager.
·744
PRICE, $2.50 PER MONTH.
Intimations.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
ATOTICE
No. 141.
NOTIOUNDER MACHINE GUN
PRACTICE will be CARRIED OUT by the CREW of H.M.S. Centurion in an East and Bouth-East direction from the Poins below
Kowloon East Battery from the 13th Instant to the 18th Tuatant, between the hours of 9 a. and 4 p.m.
Alt Sans, Jusks and other Vessels are CAUTIONED to keep clear of the Rango.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Rangkang, 11th April, 1895.
PERSEVERANCE LODGE OF HONGKONG, No. 1,165.
773
Regular MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in the FRER
MABONY' HALL, Zoiland Strost, on THURS- DAY, the 16th Instast, at 8.30 for 0 cordially IvITED to atterd. p.m. precisely, VISITING, BRETALEN 250
761
NOTICE TO MARINER 8, No US (SPECIAL)
CHINA SEA,
NEWCHWANG DISTRICT.
Temporary Lightship of the Extrance to the Lino Biver.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Tem- potary Lightship Omega has been moored in place of the Lightship New- chwang off the ENTRANCE to the Io RIVER.
Hongkong, April 9, 1896,
N
The Omega exhibits two lixod Lighta ia » vertical line, the upper oue red, at a height of Go feet above the sea and visiblo at a distance of 6 miles, and the lower on while, at a height of 41 feet and visible 10
clear weather.
Bongkong, April 7, 1890.
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
URING my Temporary Absence from miles, in
will ACT as SECRETARY,
By Order of the Board;
DURING MY MAITLAND
Hongkong, April 8, 1896.
W. H. RAY, Secretary,
740
When necessary to lower the lights for trimming, small white light will be hoisted and a flash
light burned;
and, in order to show the direction in which the lightyeasel is heading, a white light will be exhibited from sunset sunries from the fors stay at a height of 6 feet above the rail. The Omega a barque and painted Follow. Her main-topnast has a yard
ball. Her fore and mizzən topmaatharG struck.
PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM oros, from which the two lights are au
NOTICE.
UND RITCHIE will TAKE [NDER Instruationis from the Directora,
CHARDE of the COMPANY's Business at this Porto and after the 9th Instwat,
ALF. WOOLLEY, Acting Superintendent.
Hongkong, April 9, 1890.
NOTICE.
In
n foggy or thick weather a gong will be sounded at intervals of one minats,
If
the lightship be driven from her pro. por position to one where she is of no aso us a guide to shipping, the basal lights will not be oxbibited, but a amali fixed red light will be shown at each end of the vessel t the ball will be struck as soon as possible 759 and until stauak it will bu surmounted by a
red flag.
A. M. BISBEE,
Comet Inspector.
FR. GEORGE HUTTON POFT8 has M
been Adinitted a PARTNER in our Firm us from this date. The Style of the Firm will henceforth be BENJAMIN, KELLY & POTTS,
BENJAMIN & KELLY. Hongkong, April 1, 1895,
Notices to Consignees.
700
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS,
STEAMSHIP HARROW, FROM LONDON, ANTWERP AND
STRAITS.
YONSIGNEES of Oergo are hereby
that all foods are
HOPE.
landed at their risk into the Godowas of Tuso. Ctr. the HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF & Con 21.11.
GODOWN COMPANY, at Kowloon, whenes HENGERFORD. audjur from the Wharves delivery may be GUNTEL
obtained.
... QUIDA
BALZAC
DU MATHISE. CURZON'S PROBLEMS OF THE FAR EAST. MODERN POLO, by MILLER, JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, by JeYc3.
GAN MANUFACTURE, by HONEY.
751
PENINSULAR &
$37.00
$40.00
NAVIGATION COMPANY
$43.00
Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co.,
Sale Ageata.
Apollinaris
THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS.'
11
natuod --
Ay
ORIENTAL STEAM
SAPTAIN.
DATE,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have loft the Godowns, and all Goods
Imperial Maritime Customs, Coast Inspector's Office,
Shanghai, 2nd April, 1808.
WINDSOR HOTEL,
THIS
HONGKONG,
760
THIS ESTABLISHMENT, situated in the
elegant Building known a CON NAUGHT HOUSE,' offers First-Class Ac- commodation to Residents and Travellers.
Passenger Elovator, from Entrance, Hall to oach Ficor, in charge of experienced Attendant,
Favourable Arrangements made for Families and for Blonthly or Extended Perioda
P. BOHM, Proprietor ghd Manager,
1907
Hongkong, November 24, 1884.
FURNITURE WAREHOUSE,
I KWONG LOONG,
Carenaker and Art Decorator, from SHANGHAI, has opened a FURNITURE STORE
at No. 8. WYNDHAM STREET,
ramaming undelivered after the 17th Inst. The only Shop in Hongkong with this name, wil be subject to rent.
Where
HIGH-OLASS FURNITURE All Clainis
the Stenmar must be every description can be made to order in presented to the Undersigned on or before any design required. the 17ta Inst., or
he 17ta Inst., or they will
will not be rasognised, All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods to be left in the Cudowns, where they will
14.
be examined on the 17th Inst., at
No Fire Insurance bas been affected. Conaiguese are hereby notified that before delivery of the Dargo can be obtained they TILL. despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on the DATES mest Big an Average Bond, whisha in lying
at the Office of the Undersigned.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWILL, CARLILL & Oo.,
dyenta Hongkong. April 11, 1896. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEDS.
STEAMSHIP EACHSEN,
LONDON,.
STEAMSHIP.
„Shanghai.............................J. COWIE, B.N.R......... About 18th April
SHANGHAI.........Ravenna..........E. STREET.About 19th April
| LONDON, &c.......Poska:qu*,..........................F. J. COLE.............................................Noon, 23rd April.
JAPAN........... Ferona.......Q. H. S. Touqur, B.N.R....Noon, 24th April.
LONDON
...
"r
MARSEILLES... Cantor......A. G. OCITY, R.N.K........About 5th May.
* Seo Special Advertisement,
For Froight or Passage, and furthor Particulate, apply to
P.&O. 5. N. Ge.' Con
Bonglong, April 11, 1898.
H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent:-
709
170
HE above-named Steamer having sr rived, Jonsignees of Carge are hereby informed that their Goods, with the oxoop. tion of Opium, Treasure and Valuablos, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND Kow- LOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY,
OPTIONAL CARGO will go on to Shanghal
TO-DAY.
ganger holine to the contrary ba given beforo }
No Claims will be admitted after the
Incomparable in popularity THRIFTS ENAMEL COMPOSITION, de lave left the Guderras, nad all Goods
FOR IRON-WORK, SHIP'S "HOLDA, BRAMS, DUNKERS, &c ITS ADVANTAGES ARE:—
300
as in purity."
--BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL
boat
HAS good covering powers.
SOLE AGENTS:
No. 10, D'AGUILAR STRAIT,
TERMS VERY MODERATE,
Hopping, April 8, 100
CARLOWITZ &.00.
mma] HONG KONG, BHANGHAI PANTON, TIENTOIN, AND HANKOW- IR
Applied as ordinary paint and dries in a few minutes.
undelivered after the 18th Jast remaining will be subject to ront.
All broken, shefed, and damaged Goods
to
ate be left in the Godowns, where they till be skautised on the 15th Iostati, ab
Preservea steel or iron from corrosion and withstands gaceous and atmosphere Instant, or they will not be recognised.
"Tuvaluable for Juwos holds and blinkëta.
Presents a highly polished surfass of a bright red colouž. ".
Belu Ayunta for Chisa and Japan, WATTS & 0.
All Claims most reach us before the 19th
No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countstsigned by.
MELCHERS & Cou
Coole
Has been patronised by the Hongkong Club, Hongkong Hotel, Mussrs. A. S. Watan & Co., L., and other lending Establishments in the Colony, to whom reference may be made as to the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the Forni- ture, &,
supplied. lessrs. A. S. Watson & Co. write og follows:-
"We have pleasure in stating that Mr. "LI KWONG LOONG furnished the Annexe to our Dispensary and gave us orory satisfaction. (Sd) "A... WATSON & Co., ID.! ORDERS punctually attended to and CHARGES MOST MODERATE,
AN INSPECTION INVITED. Hongkong, April 13, 1895.
To Let.
TO LET.
DULING RODSEN
712
HOUSES in BITON TERRACE, No. 17 LYNDOURS TEDRAGE
TUSCULUM, MAGAZINE GAR
FORSISHED
FIRST FLOOR of No. 4 Buz
BUILDING
No. 4, KNUTSFORD FERRACE,
ROWLOON
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVIST,
MENT & AGENCY-09, Lav. Hongkong, April 1, 1896.
TO LEN
INTO. 2, WEET VILLAS,
Apply to
930
GO. ANDERSON.
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