METEOROLOGICAL ETGISTER.
OFOS
INSURANCES,
THE Undersignad, Astars for the above
* Previou
day.
at 4 pm.
On data On date nt10 a.za. † në 4 p.in,
NORTH GERMAN FIKE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
Baramate...
30.19
Temperatate
58.6
30.20 56.5
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Humidity
BL
83
Direction of wind
15.
E.N.N.
Foron of wind
1
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4
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-0.
0. 0.6%
0.
1-Banostaa reduced to 31 degrees Fahrenheit and te the lost of the son in inchion taxilis sad hundredths, „2m2ementators lu the shade in degrees and tenths Falahan.
s perverlago of entbration, the bacillity at
air maturated with moisture being 100.
4.-Dinicsterar vas Wishda two polere: 4-FORCE OFT Worn wanting to Burton Trala domchana ar vas Wrazmun, B. blat dy, 2. delatbed clonde; D. artzzling ring, fog; agbony, 3 bul; L. Habi nag: overtas: paring khowers; Q. «qually, B. Tingā. Show thunderW.vility, W. de we)The Interors zepeated to indicats way increase over the verge of their Biratn
RAT la inches, tamibe and bandrecke.
Par farther particulars oratructions for making Kelegroligten Oberrations in China" (KELLY AND WATER, Hangkang
W. DOBERCK. Hongkong Observatory, 19th March, 1894
INSURANCES.
TRENGULANCE COMPANY
BE CHINA MERCHANTS'
LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE¬ŠWAWOWAL. CAPITAL(FUILT SoBgoRIBED) The 1,600,030,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. TONG KING Bire, Esq., Chairman, CHU YU CASE, Esq. CHANG SU HO, Esq. CHING TO CHAT, Esq. Yir TU TIN, Esq.
and ten others.
Ho San Cucan, Esq., Secriary. The Company GKANTS POLICIES on MARINE BIĀKS at Overont Rates, to sil parts of the World.
Taual returns of Prentsare made to all Contributors of Business whether Shareholders
HO SHIN CHEE,
or not
Secretary.
F1102
Head Offon, Hankow Road, Shanghai, let Jowo, 1992
[MPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM-
PANY.
DESTINATION.
THE DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAKOH LÁTE, 18€.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING, VOR DER
VESHST. NAKIK
CAPTAIN
AT
FOR FREIGHT APPLY NO
20 BK DESPATCHED
1 Company, aro: prepared to GRANT IN LONDON, WE SURE CANAL... Larson (übr.) ........**
SURANCES to the extent of 805,000, un Arst. bless riska'at current rates, "ub plan, Ag
MELCHERS & Do
97th March, 1876-
THE LONDON ASSURANC
INCORPORATED HY ROYAL CHÅRTEN OF IN
--MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRIN.
TH
(A.D, 1720, 20
Undersigned having bean appointed Agents for the Above Corporation, are prepared to grant Insurances as followe
LONDON. ., via SURE, CANAL | „Alors (skr.)
Suez (str.)
Frod. P. LitokBot Nellie My Glasern fate.)
SAN FRANCISCO, vìs T'HaMa:] Arabic (str.) PORTLAND (OLESOR)............................. Haitis H. Tapley..... | Finlayson HYDNEY, MELBOURNE, ... Monir (str) SYDNEY AND MALBOURNE, Taiwan (str.).... SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, BOJA VICTORIA, 9.0.ng CALOUTTA, via STRAITS.... CALCUTTA, via STEAITS...... BOMBAY, vin, STRAITS. YOKOHAMA, via Nagasaki, do. NAGAJAKI, KOUD, 4........ SHANGHAI SHANGHAI SHANGHAI
Batterfold & Swipe o P&U, S. N. C Massaeeles Maritimes...... Russell & Co. Bussoll & Co.
0.4 0.8. 8. C........... Ronsell Ca.................. Gibb. Livingston & Co... Battered & Swite
Bassati & Co. Russell & Co... Bussell & Co..
Jardins, Matheon & Co...
Beale
·170
MARSEILLES TIL SAIGON, Irsoniddy (str.).... NEW YORK vis SUBÉ CANAD........... Solembria (str.)............... HAN FRANCISCO,
A. C. Enggin.. Pasqualial Fowler
Hongkong
Titas....
Norrls
Honkong
Hongkong
Suith
Dod
Spalding....
Hongkong
Aastis
Hongkong
W. Dakd
Hongkong
Hongkocy
Chiva (str.)......... Taksohito Muru (str.) Nya........... .
Peking (str.).
P. 40. 8. N. CH.....
Hoogkong
G Heuerman
Hongkong
Thames (str.)
Winganog (etr.)...
St. Croix
SHANGHAT`vis `AMOY, '
Ajax (str.)
Riley
Hongkong
Amatista (ath.).
*Hamlin
Russell & Co...
MANILA
Remus (th)
Argitra
Hongkong
Duan. Melbye & Co.
Don Juan (str.)......
blacques.
Hoogkong
Brandao&Co.
MANILA vinė Axor
Esmeralda (atr.)
Autolison
Hongkong
Euscel & Co.
111
SAIGON....
Vortigern (str.)...J. Brow
Hongkong
Sony Shing
MARINE DEPARTMENT.⠀⠀ Policien at ourront rates, payable either hero, in London, or at the principal Ports of India, China, and Australia.
· FIRE DEPARTMENT. Policies Issued for long or short periods at current rates.
LIFE DEPARTMENT Policies issued for sama net exceeding £5,000, at reduood rates..
HOLLIDAY, WINE & Co. 28th July, 1979.
FOR SALE
CHOTGE BRONZE SUR DORCELAIN AND CLOISONNED WARE, Face Painted Tea and Brickfoot Bois [of artistio dent in sud exquisite werkmenship
CURIOSITIES.
FURNITURE PIANOS, PICTURES, POR SALE OR ON. H13. CASSUMBHOT, Opponite City Hall..
FOR SALE.
AMPAGNE, Heresbox & Co
1874
M. ON OPOLE.
CARLOWITZ & CO.
(1259 Hongkong,lat Toiy, 1981.
.“LEONHARDI QUELLE”
The Undersigned. Agents for the aboveATURAL GERMAN SELTZER
Company, are prepared to GRANT POLICIES against PIRE to the extent of $80,000 on way
भू
FIRST-CLASS RISK.
RATES ON FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS RE. DUCED TO PER CENT. NETT PER ANNUM FROM THIS DATE.
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agetts, Imperial Firt lisusance Company
9th May, 1881. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877.
THE
IN BAMBURO.
THE Undersigned Agents of the above Company, are Prepared to ACCEPT RISKS at Carrent Rates.
18th January, 1894.
PUSTAV & Co., Agouts,
WATER.
ILOILO
****",,,
MANILA via ▲MOY.
INTIMATIONS,
NOW BEADY.
Arratson Apsar (stř.), A. D. Mostaviah). Hongkon 2
Zambesi (str.) .....
THE FIRST ISSUE OF MUNGKING AND THE TUNGKINGESE
BY
MAJOR-GETSBAL MESNY,
Can be obtained from
·INTIMATIONS,
THE
"OBYLON OBSERVER.
PUBLISHED DAILY.
David Sassoon, Sons & Co.
PA 0, 8. N. Go,
M. B. 1, §. 9, 06. Steurssen & Commis P. & U. 8. N. Com Jardine, Matheson & Co...
Butterfield & wire
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
MITSUBISHI MAIL STHAMSHIP CO.
STEAM TO NAGASAKE AND KOBE,' LA INLAND 80A.
· TAXING GARGS TON YOKONANIA..
PACACHIHO-MARU," Captatu NYE, due bars on or about · tks' '10th) last, will be despatched sa aboye và FEIDAY, the 14th lastaut, at Four FX.
On or about 18th inst. On 19th inni, at '4 P.M. On 25th inst: at Nood,THE Ouer about Töch inst. Qniok daspatah. On 19th ist, at 3 F.M. Quick despatch. To-morrow, at 4 FM, On 19th inst., at 4 P.M. To-morron, at 4° F.K. Quick-éspaloh.
Quick despatch.
On 17th list, at 3 2.1.
Gargo received on board and Parcels at the 0ầns up to Own P.M., of the day of Sailing,
No Bill of Lading, signed under 33 Freight. All Claims for Damage must be settled on board before delivery is taken, otherwise they will not he reznguizid,
Cargo and Passengers for Yokohama will be On 17th ivst., at 3P.M.transhippat to the Shanghai Mail Steamer at
On 19th inst., et 4 P.M. On 20th inst., at. Noor.
Kobs,
To-day, ni .M.
To-day, at
P.M.
Uniol despatch.
Oa 17th inst., BÉ À PE. To-day, at 4 ..
On 25th inat, n65 PX. -To-morrow, ak ♣ F-M. To-morrow, at Nasa. To-morrow, að 5 P.M, To-day Afternoon,
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR SAIGON.
THE Stenwahip
*VORTIGERN.-"
| Captain J. Browa, will be despatelied for the
MAILS EXPECTED...
THE ENGLISH MAIL.:
The P. & O. 8. N, Co.'s steamer Thames, with the next English mail, bit: Biogasparo on the morning of tho th, and may he looked for hate on the 14th Instant,
PHÚ AMERICAN MADLO.. The O. &.. atommor Arakie, with the nat American mail, loft Yokoham on the Sth, and taay be expsotel hero on be about the 15th Marab. The PM atosinor City of Peking, with the succoding Ameriona mall, lett SanFranciaco on the 21st February, and ls das hisce on or about the 22nd inst.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
:
The N. 1. S. f, 09's steamer Gor
For further Partiralers, apply at the Com-Generaals Jacob loli Ratavis on the Ist, and in paxy's OlBoss, Prays Central, Ground Floor of dine here on or about the 1465 inst. Moura. Eussell & Co.
5th Mareb, 1884
H. J. H. TEIPP,
Agent.
STHAM, FOR
PENANG COLOMBO, SINGAPORT, ADEN, BUEZ, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE. PLYMOUTH,
·ALSO
- AND LONDON; --
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. N-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH
·Bells op. Lading for BatAVIA, PERSIAN GULE PORTS, MARSEILLES, TAIEBTE, HAN- BTRO, NEW YORK, AND Boston.
The British steamer Joshua Nicholson left Saigon on the 19th, and may ba otphated here an or about the 14th inat.YAT
The Glen Line steamer Wisnuig left Eingapore on the 12th, and is dúa bere on or about the 19th
The Ocean Stoxmship Company's steamer Sarpedon last Singapore on the 19th, and may be expected to arrive beca on or about the 21st Just.
The A. C. J. & 8.8. N. Co.'s obartared steamer Napler hatt Sydney in the 19th February sad is due bare en or about the 27th lant...
POST-OPPICH NOTICES
1994. revised to datą, The Pastal Guide NAVIGATION COMPANT's Starmahip will be found in the Daily Prese Dicostory, MALWA, Capt. A. 9. Log-in, with Harp. 395 très edition, p. 633 snail edition. This is Majesty's Maila. will be anatobed from the only anthorize1 completo Summary of Postal this for LONDON v BOMBAT and SUEZ uformuliou publishe” in Tongkong, CANAL, on TUESDAY, the 18th Marob, at Foot. P.M.
THE Oldest and Largest Paper to the above Port TO-DAY AFTERNOON, the THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM The any other local print.
Messrs. LAND, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong. Mesura. KELLY & WALSH, Hoogkong,
THE ONLY UŻYLON JowaNAL that Mesara. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Yokohama. (receives razalar SPECIAL TELEGRAMS Mesere, LANE, OBAWFORD & Co., Shanghai,of Mail and of other important Intelligence Moserá, KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,
from Bombay, Madras, Galle, &o.; besides 10th March, 1884,
152 BAUTER'S SERVICE FROM EUROPE, &. Subscription, with Postage, to Chine and Japan, Rapers 47, in advance.
MATY TABLES.
THE TABLE of ARRIVALS and DEPAR
TURER of ENGLUR sud FRENCH MALLS at and from LONDON and HONGKONG will be found in "The CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY,"
401 of large edition, p. 849, small edition. Beparate Copies, with Anglo-Chinese Calendar oan he had at 10 Cents wash or $1 por dusen.
"Daily Frass Office, - 1st February, 1884.
Bottled at the Seltzer-Spring near Gress Karp. ben, la Cases of 8 Dozen Pints, 39.50 per Case,
PUSTAU & Co-Sale Agants. 91st January. 1883.
(285
NOW ON SALE.
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION K THE
AND.
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANCE. By Dr. DEVAN, With many Additions, Correctiona, And Dr. WILLIAMS'Orthography.
· PRICE:-
in Paper Wrapper.....
Nostly Bound.......
192
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PANT, LIMITED. ---
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG. CAPITAL (SURSORTDED), $1,000,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LUM SIN Sang, F.
BAN HUE, Esq. 1 TOW CHONG PENG, Esq. CHAN LICHOT, Esq. | Q. Hos Cavre, Eay.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES. on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World. payable at any of its Agencies.
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of Bosiness, whether they are Shareholders or nok
ETL DEVICE,
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ORTLAND
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SOLS AGENTS YOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
Hongkong. 11th April, 1889,
J
WOO LIN YUEN, J.
No. 2, Queen's Road West,
Sauretary.
Föhrkons, 14th Marob, 1881,
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AT THE "DAILY PRESS" OFFICE,
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[2198
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Workmen on the Premiess.
Music bound in Elegant Bindinga. Commercial Binding of every Size and Descrip. tion, and Account Booka ruled to any Pattorn. QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP (UARANTEED,
GOULET DAILY PRESS OFFICE CHAMPAGNE.
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(101)
E ORG
18th January, 1884. GILLOTT & HINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT,
the COMMERCIAL JOTENAL for CHINA, JAPAN, &o, &c.,
STEEL PENS
MEJA,
PARIS, 1878.
Sold by all
Stationers and Thalers.
1929
AND R. TENNENT'S ALE and
PORTER. DAVID CORSAR & SONS
1554
3
TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG
The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the abers Company, are prepare to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates
SIEMSSEN & Co.. Agoute.
· 16th Novembar, 1872,
Q
NOTICE.
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UEEN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY..
The Undersigned, Agonts for the above Cóm- pasy, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS 。a FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS at i per Cent. Nett pra- nium per Anncm.
10th Mar, 1991,
NORTON & Co., Agents.
CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1805.
fl
THE Undersigned beeing beer sppointed Agents for the above Company are pre- pared to issne Palicles of Insurance against Firs on the usual terras.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
January 189 2.
1958
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
THE Undersignol having been appointed Aganta for the shore Company, are prepare to GRANT POLICES on MARINE R1388 to all parts of the World, at ourront
ARNHOLD, KARBREG & Co.
ratas,
6th November, 1993.
.1 2004
VN F1 BE OFFICE.
¿CANVAS.
Merchant Navy Navy Boiled Long Flax Crown ARNHOLD, KARENRG & Ca. Hongkoue. 11th May, 1887.
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HAS. HSLDBCECE
CHAMPAGNE, 1889, WHIZE SEAL, $18........ per osso of I dozen quarts. $20 per case of 2 does prints. GRAND VIN CHATEAU LEUVILLE. $34.........per once of I dozen quarte. CHATEAU-LAROSE,
$1o...... Dar oaza of 1 dosan quarrta. PONTET CANET.
$9.50 per case of I dozen gaarbe. PALMER MARGAUX. $7.50........per care of 1.donon quarte, $8.50........per case of 2 dozon pints.
“LOEMONT. 35. per essa of 2 dozen quarts. $8............per case of 2 dozen ginie.
Azso
OUTLER PALMER & Cɔ4,
WINES AND SPIRITS.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong. Ist Jannisry, 1884.
FOR SALE.
→
B
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CHARTER WACHTER'S BOYAL
CHAMPAGUNE. Parzagors to Her Majesty tha Quoan and to. H. E. Highness the Prince Wales by Special Appointment under Werraut dated 7th Mareb, 1881.
1 Doson Quarto.: 22.50. 2 Dozen Pinte
.....$25.50. Apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. 20th November, 1883.
12102
NOW ON SALE.
IMPERIAL QUARTO,
The Undersigned are prepared from this dateNGLISH AND CHINESE
GRANT POLICIES against FIRE at the Raduosd Tariff Rates to the extent of $50,00 on First.olana Flinks.
12th May. 1991.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Agenta,
Bun Fire Office.
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IVERCOOL AND LONDON AND
* GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
DICTIONARE:
WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN,
* PRONUNCIATION.
An Anglo-Chinese Dictionary, published at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong,
For comprehensiveness and practical service this Work stands unrivalled. All the new words which the Chinese hava of late years been compelled to coin to express the areas ob jeats in machinery, photography, telegraphy, and in Bolence generally, which the rapid slice The Untamigued, as Agoats for the above of foreign relations has imposed upon their, are Company,"re prepared from this date to here given in catone. Each and every word is GEANT POLICIES upon FEAT CLASS RISKS fully illustrated and explained, forming exercises to the extent of £13,000, at the Reduced Tariftor students of a mest instructive nature. Both Bates.
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FILE
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Pablished at the Office of the Hongkong Dažy Press on the Morning of the Departure of the English Mail, contains the
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The "Trade Report" has a large airoulation in Hongkong, the Ports of China and Japan, the Philippines, Straits Settlamenta, dn, ki
N
THE Undersigned nave been appointed Sole Agents for the Sale of their Gooda in Hongkong and China by Mewers. J. & R. TEN SENT, Glasgow, and Measca. David Cobbar & Sove, Arbroath
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, Jarosley, 1967.
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SEI DEALER IN SILKS, Canton and Shanghavi Ganzes, Grape Shawls, Lasquaro and Ivory Ware, Curiosities, Orasmonts, Inlaid Clesits and Tab ́os, &u, &o., GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLER, Engraver on STANTS, SEALS, do, ko., No. 62, Queen'à Road, HonGTON (.
NOTE. This Firm is the oldest established
TRANSUS OYPIN R
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"JAPAN GAZETTE'
YOKOHAMA.
"AVING baez Hove-
of the kind in Hruskeng, and his no cumarestian HAYONG bar sppointed as in Joper
with any other of similar hong name,
SUN SHING.
TH
Guzelle, Japan Gazette Summary." ad (1810 Hong List," Orders for Subscriptions and
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THE TOURIST'S GUIDE. REDUCED PAXOR, $1. Containing the names of all the Articles of Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture, do, &c., with the Panti and Mandarin Fronun- N°1
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AGENCIES ORIGINALLY ESTABLISH- ED IN CU** IN 1847.
UTLER E MER & Co,
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call attention to some of the Specialities they now consigo to Chïns, VÌS: -
Their Old ****, COGNAC; quality bever varies suy more than do their *** CÓGNÃO quality.
Thoir own Blend of SCOTCH-WHISKY Highland Malt.
Their Gonnins PORT for Invalid's uos.
Their SHERRY, which maintains a good repato.
Their OLARETS, as produced in the vine. yards.
-The ROYAL CHAMPAGNE, uued by Hor Majesty the Queen,
These among other items are always to be had at the Godowns of our Friends
JAXDISE, MATHESON & Co., Hoogkung and
Shanghai.
SIEMSSEN & Co., Hongkong and Shanghai. LANE, CRAWFoan & Co., Hongkong. We maintain quaily, sad our prices are, consistant therewith and at the same time masezable.
ALGAR
12008
AND COMPANY.
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BENTS COLLECTED. .
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MONTMENTS EXECTAN
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OT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBT.
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AXPEDMEDA, Ger. skip, Subseller. Captain. A. AFOLE, British str. A. B. Mactarish.
D. SEDO Sons & Co.
For Freight or Pamage, apply to
SOBY BEING,
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5th March, 1884,
1491
FOR MANILA (DIRECT). Steamship
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Captain Aguirre, will be despatched for the shippy! at Colombo: Tes and General Cargo for London will be convayel við Bombay, with. or are 20-NORROW, the 156h instant transhipment, arriving one week later than
Рова Р.М.
DUNN, MELITE & Co.
by the owlinary dimuat nouto wih Calombo.
A MATE WISE. LOSE For Shanghai-Per Fibing, to day, the 14th
For Nagarski and Robe-Per Takachiho.
inst. at 1.30 r..
For Freight or Passage; apply to
For further partion'ses ragerding FERIGHT Maru, to-day, the 14th inst., of 8.3 p..
Fot. Amoy and Maxilo-Par Don Juan, to- 11th March, 1834.
(538 and PARAGR apply to the PANINSULAR &
ORIENTAL STSAM NAVIGATION COMPANT'S Morrow, the 15th lost., at 6.00 P.M. THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN & Office, Hongkong.
STRAITS SYRAMSFI? COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at Port Darwin and QUEENSLAND Pours, and taking through Oargo to Ans. Zacon. New Zealand,, nni TASML- NIAN POUTS, Naw CALEDONIA, and FIJI), HE Stenmabip
"SUBZ."
Captain Dodd, wit be despatched as abore TOMORROW, the 15th inst, at Four P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.s
General Managers,
1479
10th March, 1984
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE. (Calling at PORF DARWIN and QUEENSLAND
Pouts, and taking through Cargo to New ZEALAND, NEW, CALEDONIA, TASMANIA,
AND FIL
Eastern and Australian Steamship Company's Steamer
"MENMUIR,"
For Port Darwin,Thursday Idland, Cooktown,
The Contents and Valas of Packages are re.Townsville, Urisbane, Syday. Melbonçue, Ade. laite, ko., ko., ko. Per Menmuir, to-morrow, quireil to be declared prior to shipment.
the 15th ist., at 3.30.M.
Shippers are vartioalarly requested to note tha taras and conditions of the Company's Black Rills of Laillog.
CHEAP BERVED ACCOMMODATION Ca
For Manila.Per Remur, to.morrow, the 15th inst,, at 3.90 P..
For Amoy and Moails.-Per Esmeralda, to-
be obtainel in this Comsay's Steamers; for marcow, the 15th iust, at 4.30 P.
I particulars apply at the Office.
For Shanghai-Por Wingeang, on Monday,
NB.This steamer takes Cargo and Passen.be 17th inst., st 3.30 p gore for Marscilles.
A. METTER,
8th March, 1384
Superintendent.
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAN. SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND BUROPE: VIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
AND
........ ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
STEAMERS.
Contain Helms, will be despatched av above TO-MORROW, the 15th instant, at FOUR P.1.
bo ds.
Toko
Parcels (all of which mat sent to earHE Steamship "ABADIC Ofice) will be received up to Fove F., of them and Hovolulu, on WEDNESDAY, the
endebat For San Frupi. instant.
be declared.
Contents and Value of the puokages must For Froight or Passaro, spoly to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Aponta.
11th March, 1884.
19th instack, at Then P.M.
Connection being made at Yokohama with Steamóra from Shanghai and Japan Ports.
All PARORE PACEAGES should be marked to nidress in fall; and same will be receivedl at the Company's,Tue until Frve.r. the day pro [634ions to smiling.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM-
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.-
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY {WE Company's Stozwahip
ESMERALDA,"
Captain Hatchison, will be despatoked for the abova Porta TOMORROW, the 18th instant, at Fryn P.M.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers.
12th March 1881.
||
RETURN PASSAdus.—Prosengera, who have vati full fare, re-embarking at San Frazcison for Chian or Javan (ar vien neraz) within Br
For Strafta and Calonths.--Fer 4. Apiar and Genearn, on Wednesday, the 1955 int., at 2.00P.M.
For Straits and Boutay.-Par Zumbed, on Wednesday, the 10th inst, at 8.30 ..
For Nagasaki, Blogs, and Yakobwa - Por Khisa, on Thursday, the 20th at 11.30 AM
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKTE,
Panket The British Content
Maliva, ill ho dospatched on TUESDAY, the 18th instant, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Eampa and anntries begon1. via Brivilai; to bha Straits Settlementa, Aibaria, Burma, Coy. fen, India, Aden. Ergut, Malta, and Gibraltar.
N.D. This Papket carries no mails for the Australasian Colonina.
The usual bears will be observed in closing the Mailu, ko,
MAILS BY THE U. 8. PACKET. The United States Mail Packet Arabio instant, with Mails for Japan, Honolulu, Baz will he despatched on WEDNESDAY. the 19th Francis the United Sistes, Canada, Peru,
which will be closed as follows:
2.15 P.M. Registry Desses.
2.30 P.N. Post Office olores, but Correspondance may be pasted on board the Packet with Late Fee of nonis extra Postage until the timɑ el departure.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PAURDT. The Frach Contract Packet Iraouaddy ha Respatched on TUESDAY, the 25th months, will be allowed & discount of 20" from Marsh, with Mails the United Kingdom, Return Fare; it re-pubarking within one year. Barope, and places bagent, sia Naples: to un allowance of 10% will be made from Retur Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavin, Karnal, Faro. P.Pail Retorn Passage Orders, stail-ion, the Anatralasian Colonies. Pandiy able for one year, will ha issnet at a Discount Madras, Calcutta Adon, Mauritius, Egypt, of 25 ", from Retura Fare. These allowances Malts, and Gibraltar.
Japan to Europe.
do not apply to through fares from China-and The astial bear will be observed in closing.
Consular Invoices to accompany Overland, Mexican, Cantral, and South American Cargo Then be sent to the Company's Officos, si
dressed to the Callsator of Customs, San Fran.
Exco.
UNION LINE.
FOR NEW YORK VIL SUEZ CANAL. THE Ship
"SELEMBRIA," Captain Fowler, will be despatched for the above Port on or about TO-MORROW, the 16th inst., instead of as previously advertised. For Freight or Passage, apply to
RÜSSELL & Ca 5th Marek. 1884.
г969
STEAM TO BOMBAY VIA STRAITS. THE F.&O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamship.
“ZAMBESI,"
BENOLUTTA, Brit. st., W. H. Lank-will leave for the above place on WEDNES
DAY, the 10th instant, at FoUE P.M.
A. MOIVEN,
Superintendent.
S. N. Co.
|ČÁRD RITTNE, Gar. hk, C. Msha-Sienn
& Co.
CHEFEL Queen, Beit, bk, W. La Lacher-**
Schaltbars & Co.
12th March, 1884.
STEAM
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 50A, Queen's Baal Contral,
F. E. FOSTER,- Agent.
4th Mazob 1984.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAĢEKIES MARTFUMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA,. 00. LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ. ISMATLIA. PORT SAID, SYRIAN PORTS, NAPLES, MARSEILLES, ANT PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LÀ PLATĄ -
ALSO,
sho Mails, 4o.
HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS.
THE FRENCH MAIL Day before Departare.
5 p.m., Money Order Ofles olosas Post Offee closes, except the night box, which is always open out of office hours.
Day of Departure. 7ax. Post Office opens.
10 M., Begistry of Letters cenas. Posling of
all printal matter and patterns ceases. 11 A.M., Mail eloser, except for Late Letter, 1110, Lettere may be posted with Lots Fa
af 10 contsul
11.30 M,, when the Post Ofas olimes setirely. **L1,40 1,M., Lata Tatters may be posted on board the prokat with Late Fee of 10: Couts watil Hms of departure
THE ENGLIHI MAIL.
The following hours are observed in closing Malls, &c., by the British Contract Packat - Day of Deparòsro, PONDICHERET, MADRAS CALCUTTA, | Neow-Money Order Difles loses
AND ALL INDIAN PORTS.
1.00 .N.--Registry of Tattara casses. Post- ̈îng of all printed matter and patterns pouses, TUESDAY. the 25th day of March, 5.00 x-Mails slosed, except for Late Losters. 1951, at Yoox, the Company's Stonyahin 3,30 2.m.-Latters may be posted with. Isto foo [* IRAQUADDY," Commandant Prequaliti, of 10 oats antil
with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and 330 -when the Post Offon closes entirely. [CARGO, will leave this Port for the above 3,4) 2.x.—Lats Letters may be posted on board
planas.
the packet with Inte fas of 10 sente, until time of departure.
1545
YOKOHAMA VIA NAGASAKIN
AND HIOGO. (Passing throath the INLAND SBL)
FEI LUNG, Brit, str., 'Allison-Eua Hin Ches. GLENEARY, Brit str., M. E. Duke-Jardino, THE P. & D. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
Matheson & Co.
"KUIVA,**
H. B. TAPEY, Brit. bk., Finlayson.-Russoli
& Ca.
will leave for the abova place on THURSDAY, Mastatta. Gen. str.-G.-Peterová -Siomsma | the 20th instant, at NOỤN.- ---
& Co.
A. MOIVER,
Hossze, Brit. str., H. Leugly.-Chique. PAKING, Brit. str., Henermann.--Siemseei
VORTZAREK, Brît, ste.; J. Beiwn.-Sosy Shing.
VESSELS ON THE BLETH.
FOR VICTORIA, B.O.
HE 3/3 L. I. I. Americas Berk
THE
"FRED, P. LITCHFIELD," Spalding, Mestor, will leal here for the above Port, and will bara quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
10th March 1884
1H3
RUSSELL & Co.
[632
FOR PORTLAND, OREGON.
American Shly
12th March, 1884.
Superintendent.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANT.
FOR LONDON VA SUEZ CANAL, [MLB Company's Stentabip
T
"LAERTES," Captain Beals, will be despatched as obore on or about the 18th instant.
For Freight or Pisange, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. 11th March, 156
[402
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Calling at Pont Darwin sod QueENELAND Porrs, and sking through Gargo to NEW ZEALAND; through Passage Tickets
granted to PORT MORESBY, NEW
GUINEA) Port and will have quick despatch. Finlayson, Master, will load here for the abere E Stamship
THE For Freight, apply ta
***HATTIE E TAPLEY ”.
Srd March, 1884.
RUSSELL & Co.
FOR VICTORIA, B.C.
THE Americat Bark
(478
*NELZE MAY." Austin, Master, will load hors for the above Port, and will have gnisk dospatch.
For Freight, apply to
11th Febraney, 1984,
* RUSSELL & Co.
FOR CANTON,
well known German. Blesmor
*CHINA.”
[$35
will run between this and Canton as■ NIGHT
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Løn- don as well as for Marseilles, and movepted in transit through Marcailles for the principal planes of Europe,
RATES OF POSTAGE. Letters, per i ca.! - Shipping Orders will be granted nutil-Nass | Post Cards, exch of 24th March, 1884.
Books, Patterns, and Commercial
10 Centa a Cente
2 Conta 10 Centa 15 Cents
Cargo will be ressived on board until 4 P.M., Paper, per 251..? Corts. Specie sad Parcele until 3 P., un the 24th Newspapers & Prices Current, sch March, 1994. (Parools are not to be souf Begistration on board; they must be left at the Agency's Do Oftes.) Contents and value of Packages are ravitad
For: farther particulars, apply at the Com. pany's Office.
L MARTIN,
14th March, 1984,
Aoting Agent.
SITAM COMMUNICATION TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA,
THE WEST AUSTRALIAN STEAM-
SUIF COMPANY'S Steamer
·" NATAL,”
T. Wood, Commander, ouder engagemant with
with retorn receipt. Commercial papers eignity snob papera: as Chongh written by hand, do not bear the chara tor of an aetust or personal dorrespondence, such sa invoices, deeds, copied music, 50. The obarge in the same as for Books, but all packets of and under & es, weig sqaro obargad ɓ Cents,
LETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES DY SAILING BEZT.
When it: (2) Junired to forward latters to the United Riatos by a sailing ship which is net no. tilled as marrying a mail, it is only necessary to post the letters in the ovilasry way, marked with the name of the ship, and prepaid 10 conts. per half aunsa sa usual. The Post Offes then undertakes the duty of obtaining notion of de- partars and despatching the correspondence. It
the Straits and Western Australian Gorert.justed that the latters ba pestad I paexible. ments, is expected to isane Slagapore for. Fret manatle, osiling at Balavin, Roebuck Bay, Cos agk Shacks Bay and Geraldton, as notified below
art one day before the date fixed for udling
SOLDIZES AND BAHOES LETTERS, 1.-Privates in TLM. Army or Nayy, Non- commissioned Offloors, Bend coasters? Army Soboolmasters (not Superintending or First Class Writers or Schoolmistresses may sand half-ance letters to the United Kingdom by Lesving Fremantle calling at Geraldtos, Sharks mail at the rate of four cents (twopence) sach,
Bay, Cossack, Roebuck Bay, and Batavia,
**TAIWAN, Captain Smith, will be deapabebed as above WEDNESDAY,tho 19:1-inst at Fous F. This vessel has anusaally good Cabin Acoom- modation, situated amidships, upon the upper- dock.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE, Agents. 1st March, 3834.
2
1408
STEAM TO SHANGHALA (Taking Cargo at through rates to NAGABAKI and Hodo.) THÉ P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Steamship
|THE I
"THAMES”.
will leave for the above pláte about Si-boum after kot arrival with the nart English Mail,
A. McITËR,
8th March, 1884. BOAT leaving Hongkong and Cauton ros.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM.very few indeed of them are perfectly eaquamted to the d Advertise are allowed free
To parties resident in England and interestedes to them during businead hours, PANY, LIMITED.
The HONGKONG DAILY PRESS" is kept an pestively every other day at 6.30 PM., bezionlag in China it cannot bat be invaluable confle at the Oftes of L. P. Fraass, who is auto-an the Sau of March. Spocis Conditions aro
It comprises upwards of two thousand large rised to receive Advertisements.
Is prepared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS By. RISKS at nett par Aznad, and the Ty BURANGER at Carment Rates,
A Large REDUCTION in PRICE L made
Ma quarto pages. AGENCIES at all the Trosty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Fenang,
and the Philippines.
27th March, 1882.
Jas. B. COUGHITELE,
Beratury
B92
to Farolasers of SIX or more Copies.
LONDON:
TEVENTE & Co., 60, PATERNOSTER BOW,
HONGKONG K
"DAILY PRESa". Qurion Wtudham Br.
Brad Beport for the Year 1883.
granted to large shippers.
For Partien are apply to the Agents, Messrs. ARNOLD, KARBERG & Co.:
Canton Mesara, HING LEG & C.......
Hongkong.. or to Captain on board.
TO ON BA LH SOUND VOLUMES of the Ching Overland
· 29th February, 1881.
PRICE TIN Dontázs, Apply at the Daily Press Office Hongkong, Jaunary, 1884,
[447
Buperintendent,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 3/5 LI I American Bhip.
T
TITAN" Norris, Master, will load here for, the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
10th March, 184
PROPOSED TING TABLE."
NORTHWARD SERVICE. **
18th End 18th 18th 29th 11tb Marah May June July Aug. Oct.
Arriving at Singapore, ith 19th 29th 4b 14th 28th April May June Aug. Sep. Oet,
SOUTHWARD, SERVICE,
which may be propald, either In Imperial or In And Hongkong Stamps, privata stoamer the Des,postage Ex 3 cents (one pesur), which is also the general rate of Postage on Sollers" and Baflors" letters sunt elsewhere,
19th
2. The suma privileges apply to lettare si Des. Fireased to the Privates and Non-commissioned
Odloare and above.
Leating Singapuro, calling at Batavi, Rosbrak
Bny, Consack. Sharks Bay and Gorolilton,
Lazden about every ten daya.
Private steamers leave Hongkong for
The latters mast not orored hall sno
12 24th at 10th 24th-15th- 21ab Ne handkerchiefs, jewellery, &, man te son,
April May July Aug Sap. Nos. Dawon with the ende opon.
SAN 50-If from a Bellier or Ballor his dlase add Arriving at Fromsotis, 30th 11th 16th 25th Arb 304 8th the cover of which must be signed by the Clou
decerption must be stated in full on the letter, April Jaun July Aug. Out. Nov. Jamanding Oficer, with use of regiment, ship... The "NATAL" has a remarkably fusin fall. If to a Soldier or Bailer, his class and de Saloon, sal also excellené lepommodation for scription, with name of regiment, ship, & Second and Third Class Passengers.
be stated in full For Freight and Passage to the above and other Australisa Ports, apply tog de dag
MCALISTER & Co.,
Agenta.
RUSSELL & Co.
1581 Singapor, 5th February, 1881.
6. Holdiers and Fallois have no privileged with regard to hooks or papers, nor can thinse be propaid with Imperial Stamps.
«But not Warrant Quose, via predjandustee (km 1448 ar. Zoalawala, or Qarpenter.