Banks.
THE MEROANTILE BANK CY
INDIA LIMITED.
THE
..£1,500,000
`AUTHORIZED CAVIZADO CORONA SUBSCRIBED....£1,125,000
PAID UPARIVATEPLETE REUEAVE FUND....................... 10,000
BANKERS:
Shipping.
Steamers.
OHINA NAVIGATION JOMPANY, LIMITED.
662,600 FOR SAMARANG AND SOURABAYA,
The Do.'s Steamship
Wuhu, Captain Benson, will 5 dospatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 18th December, at 2 p.m.
LONDON JOINT STOCK BAKE; LIMITED. INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily OK FIXED DErosita :-
Balkrice.
For 12 Months ........... %
G
3
J, THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong, December 1, 1897.
2340
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA,
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARINH 1863. HEAD OFFICE, LONDON,
+
ÚÁPITAL PAID-OF ** RESERVE LiteTY OF SHALE.
HULDERS
RIBAYA FUND
...£800,000
445
...£800,000 ...£375,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Asccant at the rate of 2% per sunain on the Daily balancos.
Oa Fixed Deposits for 12 months 4 %
11 6
B
11
ย 11
2+
T. H. WHITEHEAD, Manager.
Hongkoux, June 2, 1997.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK,
For Freight or Fassage, spply to
BUTTERFIED & SWIRE, Agents. Ilongkong, December 13, 1897.
2123
Shipping.
Steamers.
THE CHINA MAIL.
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. (UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE
AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT.)
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, KURRIONEE, ADEN, MASSANA, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENICE, FIUMK & TRÍESTE, (Taking Cargo at through rates to OAL- QUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, IED SEA, BLACK BEA, LEVANT,
ADRIATIC and
SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Triedle,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
Captain A. MITA, will be FOR SANDAKAN AND KUDAT
despatched as above on The Ca's Steamship
SATURDAY, the 18th Instant, Afternoon, Deucalion, Captain Bharon, will be
Cargo will not be received on board after #dispatched on WED-3-p.m. prior to date of sailing, NESDAY, the 35th Instant, ab 3 p.m.
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to For Freight or Passage, apply to
SANDER & Co., BUTTERFIELD & SWINE,
Agents. Agents.
Hongkong, December 11, 1897. Hongkong, Decomber 9, 1897. FOR NEW YORK VIA SHEZ CANAL.
The Steamship
Fernfeld,
2401
Captain Mcle, will bo despatched as above on
or about the 15th December.
Ty be followed by the S.S. Farrowdale, on or about 5ib Jan., 1898.
$.8. Hansent, on or about the 31st January,
1808.
846 6. S. Lyderhorn, on or about 15th February,
1808.
THE buginem of the above Bank is cöf-
dated by the HONGKONG AND
› SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA
TION. Rales may be obtained on ag- plication.
S.S. Orwell, on or about 28th Epb., 1898.
For Froight, apply to
2325
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, December 3, 1897. OLINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
INTEREST on deposits in allowed at FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND
8 PER CENT. per annum. Depoaltors-PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, may transier at their option balances of 100 or more to the HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANK, to be placed ou FIXED DEPOSIT 1 PER CENT, per
KODRUM.
For the Hongkong and Shanghal
Banking Corporation,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, August 1, 1895.
1515
The Co.'s Steamship
Tainun, Captain RaxAY, despatched on FRIDAY,
the 17th Instant, at 3 p.m.
"The attention Passengers in directed to the Superior Accommodation food by this Staȧmer. First-class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines.
supply of entire voyage. A duly-qualified Surgeon carried, and the Yessol la fitted through.
NB. Return Tickets
A
Chamber ensures the
Bailing Vessels.
Mails.
U. S. Mail Line.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FLA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND -HONOLULU.
PROPOSED BAILINGs from Hosuron, Pora (la Shanghai;) Nagasaki, Hobo,
Inland Sea, Yoko- & Honelalu) City of Rio de Janeiro (via Whal, Nanki,
Inland Sea and Yokohama). Gily of Peking (vis
S'hai, N'aaki, Kobe Fuland Sea, Yoko- homa & Honolulu),
Mails.
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT,
MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON.
Through Bill of Lading issued for BATA-
Tumday, Dzoxxsan 14, 1897,
Mails.
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY'S
· ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIP LINE.
1897.
1897.
THE FAST ROUTE BETWEEN CHINA, JAPAN AND HUROPE, VIA CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES:
VIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTIN-[(Calling at SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA AND VICTORIA, B.C.)
THURSDAY, DR. 16, at noon.
THURSDAY, Jan. 6, 1893, at noon.
ATHE
at noon.
ENTAL AND AMERICAN PORTS,
`SAFETY-SPEED-PUNCTUALITY,
Twin Sorow Steamships. 6,000 Tons—10,000 Horse power-Epeed 10 kuotas
•
PEOPOBED BAILINOS FROM HONGKONG.
(Subject to Alteration.)
TUESDAY, Jan. 26, S. 8. MIRZAPORE Captain T.
WICKENDEN, Carrying Her Majesty's PRESS OF JAPAN...Oomdr, GEO. A. LEE, R.N.K... WARSDAY, 2nd Dec 7. Mails, will be despatched from this for EMPRESS OF CHINA...Comdr. H. Provs, R.N.R. WEDNESDAY, 10th Jan. 158. BOMBAT, &c., on THURSDAY, the | EMPRESS OF INDIA..........Comdr. O. P. MARSHALL, R.N.R.. WEDNESDAY, 18th Fab./98.
THE magnificent TWIN-SCREW STEAMSHIPS of this Line pass through the famous THE
INLAND BEA OF JAPAN, and youally make the voyage YOKOHAMA TO VANCOUVER (8.0.), in 12 DAYS, aying THREE DAYS to a WEEK in the
0.8. Mail Shamekip PERD, 18th December, at Noon, taking Passen- los despatched for SAN FRANgers and Cargo for the above Ports. CISCO, vid 8HANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE INLAND SEA, YOKOHAMA All Cargo for France, and London 2417 and HONOLULU, on THURSDAY, the will be transhipped at Colombo fato Traus-Paalle journey (avoiding the rough passagen generally experienced in the Intitudes
16th December, at Noon, taking Passen- gers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Korope.
Steamers of this time pass through the INLAND BEA OF JAPAN, and call at
FOR SAN FRANCISCU
The 100 A.I. American Ship
New York, PEABODY, Master, shortly ex
HONOLULU, and passengers are allowed to break thinfr jouruny at any point en route. Passage Tickets granted to France, and Germany by all
pected here, will load for the folines of Steamers, and to the
above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
-է
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.
2119 Hongkong, October 25, 1807.
Notices to Consignees.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNKES. THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S
steamer proseeding direct to Marseilles and Birther South) and make connection at Vancouver with the PALATIAL TRANS- CONTINENTAL TRAINS of the CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY, which loayo London.
daily, and cross the Continent FROM THE FACIFIC TO THE ATLANTIO Pacoain will be resolved at this Olles WITHOUT CHANGE. Close conception is made at Montreal, Quehao, Halifax, Nov
until 4 p.m. on the day before calling. The contents and value of all packages cra required.
Shippers are particularly requested to privolpal cities of the United States or note the terms and conditions of the Com- Canada. Rates may be obtained on appli-pany's Bills of Lading. cation.
For further Partlonlars, apply to
H. A. RITCHIN,
Superintendent,
Hongkong, December 2, 1887,
KAYANOLA {. P. & O, B. N. Co,'s Offlos,
Passengers holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the choice of the Overland Rail routes from San Francisco, including the SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAŬ PACIFIO, UNION PACIFIC, DENVER and RIO GRANDE and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAYS; also the DANA. DIAN PAQIFIO RAILWAY on payment
in addition to the regular tariff rate, of £4 is
Passengers holding orders FOR OVER. LAND CITIES in the United States
hayo, between Ban Francisco and Chicago, the option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIO, CENTRAL PACIFIO, UNION PACIFIO, DENVER and RIO GRANDE and other direct connecting Railways, and from Chi- ago to desilmation, the choice of dirvot Haen.
STEAMER PESHAWUR.
FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS, YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk fa the HosuorG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY'S GODOWNS at Kowloon, whore nach consign-had on a
will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the
ment
Goods are landed.
Goods not cleared by the 18th Instant,
will bo
Refrigerasi Provisions during the at 4 p.m., w subject to rent,
lo
No Fire Insurance will be effected by me any care whatever.
Particulars of the various reates can be
on #pplication.
Spacial rates (ürst class only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Navai, Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to European officials in service of China and Japan, and to Government officials and their families.
Through Bill of Lading sued for trans-
HONGKONG AND BHANGBAT cut with Electric issued by this Cons. the Godowns and a certificate of the damaga | Poz, to San Francisco, to Atlantiɔ and
BANKING CORPORATION,
PAID-F CAPITAL
pany to and from AUSTRALIA are available
RESERTA FUND.$7,000,000, and Australian B. 8. Co., aud vice verad,
RESEAYS LIABILITY OF
PROJETORSZ....
• $10,000,000.
For Freight or passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, December 11, 1897.
9353
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent. Hongkong, December 10, 1907.
2404
the Com-
2367
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. FAQUIBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA,
COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, · MADRAS, CALQUTTA, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, MARSEILLES,
MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON," HAVEF, "BORDEAUX,
York and Boeten with all Trans Atlante Lines, which passengers to Great Britain and the Continent are given chelse of,
Passengers booked through to all principal points and AROUND THE WORLD. Return tickets to various points at reduced rates, Good for 4, 8, 9 and 12 months.
SPECIAL RATES (arat olma only) granted to Missionarios, Member of the Naval
and Civil Services, and to European Officials in the Servics of Military, China and
Japan
Dip Governments.
The attractive features of this Company's route embrace Ite PALATIAL STEAMSHIPS (second to none in the World), the LUXURIANCE OF ITS TRANS-CONTINENTAL TRAINS (the Company having received the highest award for same at recent Chicago World's Exhibition) and the diversity of MAGNIFICENT MOUNTAIN AND LARE SCENERY through which the Railway passes.
"THE DINING CARS AND MOUNTAIN HOTELS of this route are owned and operated by the Company, and their appointments and Cuisines are unexcelled,
For further information, Mapa, Guide Booka, Rates of Paedago, nic,, apply to
D. E. BROWN, General Agent, fork
PSUDLE STREET,
Hongkong, November 24, 1897-
3001
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,
(THE JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.)
PROTECTED BALLINGS FROM HONGKONG-STAJECT TO ALTERATION. Steamers,
Destination. YAMASHIRO MARU, Į NAGASAKI, KOBE and YOKO-1 MONDAY, 2012
J. JOKES,
SANUKI MABU, *W. TOWNSEND),
YAMAGUCHI MARU, S. KAWAMURO,
M. J. Conkow,
E. W. HASWELL,
DZUMI MARU,
}
HAMA
MARSEILLES LONDON and
ANTWERP,
Via STRAITS (Transhipping. Cargo for JAVA PORTS), COLOMBO & PORT BLID,
KOBE and TOKOHAMA,
Sailing Dates
Duo, at 4 p.m.
TUESDAY, 2lat
December,
at 4 pm.
THURSDAY, 23rd
Dec., at 4 p.to.
SHANGHAI, CHEMOLPO, SEI- Į FRIDAY, 24th Dẹo.
MONBEKI and KOBE,
SYDNEY and MELBOURNE,
Fia THURSDAY ISLAND, TOWNSVILLE,
and BRISBANE
BOMBAY,
Fia SINULFORD (Transbipping Cargo
for dava PORTs), and Cosośno,”
at 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, 24th Deo.
at 4 pm
THURSDAY, Soth Dec., at Noon.
All Damaged Fackages must be left in portation to Yokohama and other Japan PORTS OF BRAZIL & RIVER PLATE. SAGAMI MARU,
N WEDNESDAY; the 22nd December, obtained from the odown Company within Inland Olites of the United States, vis $10,000,000, for Return by the Steamere of the Eastern ten days after the vessel's arrival hore, aftor | Overland Rallway, to Havana Trinidad, at Noon, the Company's Steamship TOKIO MARU,
which no Claims will be recognised. and Demerare, and to ports Mexico ERNEST SIMONS, Ost, De MaurenGE, Contral and South Amerion, by NDID- | with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE,
and connecting Steamers. Freight will be fans, Sam Themed with 4 and CARGO,
SEILLES
vis Ports-of Call, without tran- p.m. the day previous to saliing, Parce! shipment. Packages will be recafred at the office until
Cargo and Specia will be registered for 1 p.m., same days all Parcel Packages London as well as for Marseilles, and ac should be marked to addron.in full;
cepted
in transit through Marseilles for the of samus is required.
principal Places of Europa. Goumiar Invaloes to accompany Cargo Shipping Orders will be granted till *Through Passenger Tickets and Bill of Lading issuad for the Principal Citlou in destined to points beyond San Francisco Noon.
the United States, Canada and Eafópe, in connection with the Grkar Norruery Kalk- the Untied
Cargo will be received on board until 4 way and ATLANTIC STEAMERS. in Sealed Envelopes, p.m., Specte and Parcels until 4 min. on
For further information as to Freight, Passage, Sailings, Eto, apply at the Cam- I to the Collector of Vastoms at Sarthe 21st December. (Parcels are not to be pany's local Branch Office at No. 7, Praya Central.
Agency's Office). sent on board; they must be laft at the
A. S. MIHARA, Manager.
Cover DP DIRECTOS Br... MICHAELSEN, Esq.,-Chairman. HoR. J. J. BA-Ixvine, Deputy Chairman. O. Beurmann, Eng. A.J. Raymond, Esq. G. D. Boring, Esq. L. Richardson,
G. B. Dodweli, Esq. Hsq.
R. Showan, Esq.
R. M. Gray, David Gubbay, Esq. N. A. Biobs, Haq,
CHIEY MANAGER
Hongkong-T. JAORBÓN, L'eq.
MANAGER:
Shanghal-J. P. WADE GARDNER, Esq. LONDUR Hankrea-London and COUNTY
Banking Co., L
Hoxesox-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Ourrent Ascount at the rate of 2 por cont per annum on the dully balance. ON FIXED Darostra :-
મ
For 3 months par cont. per ennum.
"6 12
11
SA
17
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tt
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, November 8, 1887.
368
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
THE
AUTHORIZED CAF£1,000,000, PAID UF QARIZAL, 034,374,
HEAD OFFINS--HONGKONG..
Court of Directors.
D. Grzes, Esq. 13. T. Laurs, Esq. GRANKIT SHAN, Eg, ROW TUNG SLANG, Kwan Box Cavan, Eng.
Esq.
· Chief Manager.
G. W. F. PLATFAIR.
-Interest for 12 months Fixed & %.
Hongkong, November 30, 1897.
A
171
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By Mr. G. TAYLOR
With Woonerza,
[Reprinted from the China Reviews.}.
One of the Best Sketches of Formosa Life get written.
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RIGAUD'S KANANGA WATER
OF
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The most delightfully freshing follet Water,
It renders the skin Hm, relieves thús-
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RIGAUD'S CHOICEST NEW RATHAUTS
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
The Steamship
Catherine Apear,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMER JAYA,
Value
Captain E. Fax, will be FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT:Company's should be sent is the
despatched for the above
Porte on FRIDAY, the 17th Instant, at 8 p.1.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Oo.,
Agents. Bangkong, December 11, 1997,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE.
2418
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND NAGASAKI. (Passing through the INLAND SEA).
The Co.'s Steamship
Hohenzollern, Cap. H. BLEKKER, Whi leave for the above Ports on or about FRIDAY, the 17th Instant.
For furthof Particulars, apply to
MELJEERS & Co.. Agents. Hongkong, Diestüber 11, 1897. 2173
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE.
STEAM TO SHANGHAL-
The On.'s Stoamiship Frinz Heinrich,
-
Captain O. Curezza, dhe here with the outward. Gorman Mail about THURSDAY, the 16th. Instant, will leave for the above Place about SATURDAY, the 18th Instant.
For further Particulara, apply to
MXXCHERS & Co., Agents.
949
SAID AND STRAITS.
JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vestel are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the HomeKONG AND KOWLOON WHARE AND GODOWN COMPANY'S Gonowne st Kowloon, where enda consign. ment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
This Vessel brings-on Cargo From ITALY, I 8. Sutlej. From MADRAS
ex an. Satpaola. Optional Goods will be lauded bare unless lastractions are given to the contrary before
TODAY.
Ponds and Cleared by the 18th Instant,
at 4 pm
will be subject to rent No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatever.
All Damaged Packages mont be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the dam. age obtained from the Godown Company within ton days after the vessel'e arrival) here, after which no Olaims will be re- cognized.
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent. Hongkong, December 18, 1897.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
2420
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMER JHUSAN,
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.
-
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above
Ramed Vancel are hereby informed that, their Goods are being landed and Hongkong, December 11, 1897.
placed at their risk in the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WEARY AND GODOWS COMPANY'S OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, - GoDowns at
at Kowloon, whore each con igament will be sorted out Mark by Mark FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL and delivery can be obtained as soon as the
Goods are landed The Co.'s Steamship
brings This Versl on Cargo Pyrrhua, Captain BATT, will be From PERSIAN GULF x 8.8. King Arthur, From LONDON, &c, ex 2. 5. Rome. despatched as above on Purulia and
Kapurthala Optional Goods will bo landed here un- less instructions are given to the contrary before 4
4p.m. To-Day, ods not cleared by the 19th Instant Goods 2865 at 4 p., will be subject so rent
No Fire Insurance will be affected by me In any case whatever.
MONDAY, the 20th Instant.
For Freight, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta Hongkong. Docember 2, 1897.
SHELL LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR MARSEILLES.
The Co.'s Steamship
Pickin,
Francisco.
For further information as to Fassage and freight, apply to the Agency on the Compuy, No. 7, Prays Central.
J. 8. VAN BEREN,
Agent.
· Hongkong, November 27, 1697.
2922
Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.
FAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED. STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE, FIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
AND
ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS,
FIA INLAND SHA OF JAPAN AND{
HONOLULU,
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM Hongkono, Ccptio (via Shanghai,"
* BOOT,
Nagasaki, Kobe,TURDAY, Duo, 28, Inland Sex, Yoko laus
Guclis (via Shangani,
Nagasaki, Kobe, BATURDAY, Jan. 10,
1398, at noon,
Inland Sen, Yoko-
hama and Hiniu), Dorio (via Shanghai,
Contenti and value of Packages ato re- quired.
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office
G. CHAMPEAUX, Agatt. Hongkong, December 8, 1897.
NORDDEUTSCHTER LLOYD,
NOTION
2391
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SURZ, FORT · SAID, NAPLES, GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS IN TER LEVANT, BLLOK "BEA & BALTIC PORTS;
2
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON & SOUTH AMERICAN PORTA.
The Courang'a STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PARINGKES
AND LUGGAGE.
Nagasaki, Kobo, TRUKSDAY, Feb, d, N.B.-Cargo ones be taken on through Bills of Lading for the principal place*}* RUSSIA
Inland Sea and 1898, at noon. Yokohama)iv,
THE Steamship COPTIO will
PROPORED Sattises from Hoxukong,
despatched for SAN FRANCISCO,
SUBJECT TO ALTERATION, BHANGĦAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE,
TUESDAY, the 38th December, at Noon. INLAND SEA and YOKOHAMA, on Pring Heinrich | Tuesday ..... { January 4.
Tuesday... February Bachtet... | Tassday... | March 1... INTUESDAY, the 4th day of Jesusry,
the demonyo PRINZ HEINRICH, Osptain D. Olzpens, with MAHA, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this port is above, selling at Narsas and Garga.
Steamers of the time pass through the INLAND BEA OF JAPAN and call at HONOLULU, and passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point en route.
Through Passengers Blaket grouted to England, France, and Gotmany by all trans- All Damaged Packages must be loft in Atlantio linas of Steamers, and to the prin the Godowns and a cartificate of the dam-cipal cities of the United States or Canada. age obtained from the Godown Company Bates and particulars of the varions. wilkin ten days after the vessel's arrival may be obtained upon application.
I rates (first class only) are granted | 5 to galeed.
Military
Shipping: Orders will be genated till Noon, or SATURDAY, the 1st January, zouten Cargo and Specks will be rooved on board until' p.m., on MONDAY, the Sed
AAA Capipin N, Hocker, will here after which :10. Cialis will be reionaries, members of the "Navakatranary, and Parosla will be 2000yed (at
bo despatched as above
on MONDAY, the 20th Instant.
For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Os,
Agents Hongkong, December 6, 1897.
9379
FOR BINGAPORE, HAVRE AND HAMBURG
• (Taking t'as go at through rates to ANTWERP AMSTERDAM, ROTTER DAM, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON LIVERPOOL AND BREMEN.)
The Steamship
Bellona, Captain F. vor Buses,
H. A. RITCHIE
Superintendent. Hongkong, December 13, 1897.
and to
the Brd January Contanta of Packages to Heropean officials in service of China are required. No Parcel Roccipta a b
Government officials aui,
for late than 83.60, and Pappa “2425) Kid Tee:
som ho bava.nald fall faro abould not exceed Two Feat Cable in
Do- memeurement.
NORTHERN PAULFIQ STEAMSHIP.
COMPANY
NOTICE:TO CONSIGNEES.".
STEAMSHIP OLYMPIA, FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKO-
HAMA, KORE AND MOJETO
their
R. NUNOME,
RIOJUN MARU,
A. E. Mosts,
SEATTLE, Wash. U.S.A..
{ THURSDAY, 30th - Via KØBE, YOKOHAMA & HONOLULU, { Doa, st & 1.L.
2350
Hongkong, December 13, 1897.. NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
PROPOSED SAILINAS, PROM HONGKONG, Vĩa Shanghai, Inland Sea of Japan, Kobe and Yokohama.
FOR VICTORIA, B.C., & TACOMA, BOR POETLAND, OREGON,
IN CONNEULION WITH
IN CONNECTION "WITH Northern Pacific Railway Co. |Oregon Railroad & Navigation Oo.
Steamer. Tone
Captain
[Proposed Steamer, Tone
Sriting
Proposed
Captain.
Balling
Dec. 21 Kogul
8654 W. H. Wright... Jan.
Braemar ... $601 E Porter Columbi... 2605)%. Oo¥........ Tacoma.....2649] 4. Dixon
Jan, 11 Pelicans, ... 1888 3. Goronien: Feb. 8 Feb. 1Braemar ... 3801) 4 Porter....
Victoria.... 3167|J. Pautos, B.3.R. Feb. 2
Biarch &.........
Es attention of passengers is directed to the very cheap rates offərod by this Line *** to the PACIFIC COAST and to the INTERIOR and BASTERN OITIES of the UNITED STATES and CANADA and to EUROPE.
HONGKONG TO LONDON, 217.
Excellent ascommodation. Furas Class Table Doutor and STEWARDESS carried. LINES.
Passagers to EUROPE may proceed by one of the First-Claas ATLANTIC MAIL
HONGKONG TO NEW YORK, SAL
The Railroad travelling is second to none on the American Üntinent. Magulticons Scenary of the ROOKY and CASUADE MOUNTAINS. The YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK route."
HONGKONG TO VICTORIA, TACOMA OR PORTLAND, £28.
TACOMA and FourLAND to DYBA and ST. MICHAEL
The beat route to the Kromke GOLD FIELDS. Frequent Sailing from VICTORIA,
Batea of Padage to other Points on application.
:: Special vales allowed to membari of Government Services.
Through Bills of Lading issued to Pacific Coast Points, and to Canadian and United States Folutk
Consular Involves of Goods for United States Points should be in quadruplicate, and one sopy zaust be sent forward by the steamer to the care of the Freight Agsut, Northern Pacibo Railway, Tacoma, Wash,, for Goods forwarded vią that port, and to tha Freight Agent, Oregon "Railroad and Navigation Co, Portland, Orgono, for Goode Shipped by that toutes le
*Farmsla mitat be sout to our Ofion (with sädriss marked læ full) by 6 p.m. -on the day previous to milling,
for further information as to Pauage or Freight, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., General Agents.
Hongkong, December 14, 1897,
NOW READY.
'CHINA REVIEW'
CONTAINS
Why the Lotus is Bigs
Amoy Physical Festures, Monumsals,
Temple) & T Komen Folk Tales.
Passengers embarking at Ban. Francage for Chins ar
The Steamer has splendid Arccommolatku ☆ ☆ The Golden Leaved Chrysan, Run for Vice Dorad) within ons yest, will 'and carris a Doctor and a Showardos. Wapan
themum, a Chinese Drama in Riva be allowed a discount of 10 per cent. This Lanen oun bar washed on bosadi.
WV". Acts allowance dost, sat apply to through
faru *Unirvi and Japan to Europe. All Feed Packages should be me kodi i wdldren in full ; and will be calved
From
at
to
For further Particoises, apply to
MELOHERS & O
Agents. Hongkong, December 11, 1807,
until & pm. the the Company Offe
•Invaloric accompany TIRE above Steamer havingarrived, Conated to potate beyond San Francisco,
signeer of Cargo are hereby requested In the United
to send in their Bills of Lading for counter
will, he despatched for nature, and to take immediate delivery Company's. Ofanny should be sent to the
the abore Porta on TUESDAY, the Rist of their foods from alongside,
tant, at 5pm
For Braight or Passage, apply to
BIEMBBEN & Com
Reacon london
addressed to the Gol Lector of Qurban Ras Franciaco
For further information as to Fraight
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be Innded and stored at Com Factgep to the Agency of the signosa' risk and expense.
DODWELL CARLILL & ON, 1410| Hngakong, Desember 14, 1997
7, 8 TAN BUREN
2339
Fees for Public Vehicles,
IN YECTORIA WERD TWO DRAKNIĘ,
Half hour.
One hour
0.10 | Three hours 0.20 | | fix hours,
Day (6mm, to 6 p.m.) $1.
If the trip is extended beyond Vlotar half fare eziz haar fact
"BETOND VICTORIA, WITH MUR BEARING... Hour
0.60] Blx hour
Proverbs in Daily. Use among the Hakkar | Three hours. 1,00 | Day (0 to 6)
喊
the Canton Province,
Natural History of Amoy,
Spurt in
in Amay
24°2 On the connection of the Davolas" with
NOW READY.
*THE BACK DOOR.”
THE
Series of Articles entled 'THE BACK DOOR, which appeared
in the Okina fair, have been reprinted,
| and may be obtained in Pamphlet forma
Anixtio Raceo
Defence of the Old Chinese Pronunciation
Notes and Queries
*The Flora of Amoy,
2 Etymology
growth about Amoy.
Bruges in Oblan Population
of Sopsshow, Milacollationin. Notes
Collastaras Biblicaraphics,
(With singis driver),
Quarter hour. 0,06 | Bour Half hour 0.10 Kvary
quent hotz 0.10 Konk-Vistoria extends from Mount Darie to Capserey Bay and up to the level Sof: Robinson Road. If the vehicle