COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
MONDAY, 12th May. BEPORT CARD3. Per steamship Merionethshire, sailed on this 4th May:-For Landu-l bones ton, 1430 IBs, acngon, 120 pk tea, and 50gliga. sundrice For Hamburg-105 balas feathers, 245 pkge. onnor, and 7 pkga, sundrica
O LONDON *****
EXCHANGE.
Hank Billa, on demand...
Bank Bills, at 30 days', sight... Bank Bille, at months' night
.8/91 .984
30
Crodita, at 4 months' sight......
Douhentary Bills, at 4 months'
eight
998
ON PARTS-
Bank Bifs, on demand;
Credits, at 4 months' eight
4.65 475
ON BOMBAY-Bank, 3 days' sight.224 ON CALOUTTA. Banks, 3 days light 234 ON SEARUBA
Bank, sight
Pricats, 30 days sight
SHARES. Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Shares-125
per cent. prominn.
Union Insuranc Bociety of Canton, Limited
$550 per share.
Chins Tirs Insurance Company's Shares
$75 per share,
North Chhis Insurano Ti: 3,425 per share. Yangtze Insurance Association-la, 141 per
share
Chinese Insuranos Company, Limited--$192 per
share.
On Tai Insurance Company, Limited-Tis: 148
per sharp.
Canton Insurance Office, Limited-8975 por
alrare.
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Susse China Fire Jaruruce Company's Shares-368
3940 per share. Sh
“per sharɔ.
Hongkong nad Whiropoa Dook Company's Shares-buyers 50 per cont: premian Hongkong. Canton, and Macas Steamboat Co.'s
Shares $13 par share premium. Lado-China Steam Navigation Co.'s Shares
20 per cent, econuk
China and Manila Starship Company, Limited
javes
Hongkong Gas Company's Shares Spor
Ahars.
Hongkong Hotel Company'e Shares-$145 per
BLED.
Chian Sugar Remming Company, Limited-110.
parent-premÚTOVA,
China Sugar Refining Company (Debentures)
norail.
Lazon Bugar Refining Company, Limited-880
per share.
Hongkong Ice Company's Sharos-8145 per
share..
Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited
-$100 per shar
Perak Tin Mining and Smelting Company
--$195 per elme.
Solangor Tin Mining Company-3200 por sharo Park Sugar Cultivation Company-Tis, 35 per
share
Chinese Imparial Loan of 1874----Nominal Cainess Imperial-Loan of 1877-Nominal: Chinese Imperial Loan of 1878-Nominal Chiness Imperial Loan of 1831-Par.
E.
DONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
(Fox Masa, PALGONBI & C5, BinⱭrk)
alay 13..
mr.a.
dgjumelle.-4. Pot na
deramur—i
Thermatt-1 valu
rbart Pie
---------
*13)
23.04
70
24
Sticketer-9 air, 1 Wọt fatÈkr:...
Thermometer). Wet ba 'keramat 15
Kermometer-si
9},
*harmmetry-Stylista comprargh!).
ག་འབ; ལྷ་
HONGKONG TIDE-TABLE.
13 on May, 1894,
HIGH WATER
Gaugkong
Mon Tue
• LOW WAZRk.
נן
K
Haight.
Well
Houstong
Heto ist
师
1...
19 B
14
รง
2.4
The heigiat un messa sex frvel kei denn determind at 7.645′′ bowe of the tide. At the Vistoria Suvi Yol and the Dow-water Onlinary Spring Nden, lee which, Juliam thaight these Tables are zetorred, A.Sus rest abors
The heila in the Tuted asked with a minus() any barku anawater Ordinary Spring-Tes, and hand-he rubeste font the most antavana.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
STATION
Hington:...
·Fundline.
20.61
Shanghai....
Zimgak......
Windiwo-i
attok.
УТАХКИЙ,
REGISTER
10 M7, 195
Wind
1,169225 Humidity.
PAN
.31
1th May, 1884
10 A
Wind,
Manila Hengkon Amor........ Foorho
Singlas!....
Haguant!
Wadive
2,20
11th May, 7695; st|4.2.12 -
viock...
STATION.
∙Manila Hooks
ADICY
Bhanchal
28. Weather,
bour
er
INSURANCES,
MPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM
PW PANTA
Tho Undersigned Agents for the above Company, are prepared to GRANTFOLICIES against Fit to the extent of 380,000 on any ono
FIRST-CLASE RISK.
RATES ON FIRST-Crass GODOWNS RE DUCED to PER CENT NETT PER ÅNADÝ FROM THIS DATE
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Agents,
Imperial Fire Insuranga Company Hongkong, 3th May, 1881.
DESTINATION
LONDON AND HAMBURG.......
THE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 15TH, 1884.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
·TO-IN-DESPATCHED
VESSELS NAME,
CAPTAIN.
AT
JOE FREIGHT APPLY TO
Quick doaratch.
Quick despatol.
On 22nd inst, 54PM.
Quick despatch.
g
·Ốn or about 21st inst.
On 15th inst, at NooR.
Esmeralda
Faegor Hongkong LONDON &4., VIA SUEZ CANAL, Merlonoilshire (str.) Williami:: LONDON VIA SUDZ CANAL Anson LONDON VIA SUIS CARAZ Agataemton (str.)... LONDON, VIA NUEZ CANAL................ | Glaatus(str.) zá MARSEILLES VIA SAIGON 80. TEW YORK
SAN FRANCISCO 32BAN FRANCISCO
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Undersigned having been appointe! Thundersigned, ular her appointe prepared to GRANT POLICE 3 en MARIND RISKS to all parts of the World at entrect rates, ARNHOLO, KARBERG & Co.
Hongkong, 5th Novotoher, 1883
IVERPOOL, AND LONDON AND
LGLORE INSURANCE COMPANY
The Undersigned, sa Agents for the stuvi Company, are prepared from this date to (RANT POLICES upon. First-casS RISK to the extent of £15,000, at the Reduced Tarif Rutes
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & U... Hongkong, 11th May, 1881-3
SENOFICER
QUEEN LE INSURANCE
The Undersigned, Agents for the above Com FIRST-CLASS GODOWE at per Cont. Nett pro- pany, are propare to ACCEPT RISKS ou
minor per Annum NORTON & Co agents.
Hongkong, 20th May, 1981 NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY AT HAMBURG.NE
Undersigned, Aarts for KIN TON Company, are prepared to GRANT IN SUBANCES to the extent of $65,000, on first- folasa risks at ourront rates.
MELUTERS & 'C».` Hongkong. 27th March, 1876.MA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY; OF 1877 IN HAMBURG.
THE Undersigned, Agents of the shove Company, are Preperad to "ACCEPT RISKS at Current Rates.
PUSTAV & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 16th January, 1881. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ستست
(1
Undersigned, Agents of the above Com FIRE at Current Rates. Tany, are unthorized to INSURE agains
GEMAN & Co.
SAN FRANCISCO la T'HAMA
SAN FRANCISCO WA ZAMA VIUTORIA BO PORTLAND (OREGON.) SANTA SYDNEY & MELBOURNE, &o. BYDNEY & MELBOURNE, Lo. SIDNEY AND MELBOURNE CULCUTTA TIA STRAITS BOMBAY VIA STRAITS YOKOHAMA AND HIQGO M. YOKOHAMA VIA NARASARI, &, YOKOHAMA
Ava (it)
Carondelet.
Frank Carvill
City of Toldo (str) Ban Pable (str.) Martha Navesink Tannnitise (str.). Euxine (str.) Woong (str.); b) Asoon (str.) Sumatry (ebr.)..... Broconshire (str.) ...; Tehran (et) ( Menzsleh (str.)
Carlowitz & Co... Adamson; Bell & Co. P.&O... N. Co... Butberfeld & Swire. Butterfold & Swire
Messagerier. Mavithinos... Rebell & Ca... Russell & Co. Bussell & Co.... P. M. S. S. Ca. 0.0.29. Co.. Pussoll & Co Russell & Cou Gibb, Livingston & Co. Ruseoll & Co... Butterfeld & Swire
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch..
Quick Respatch.:
· On lrt inst., atSP.M.
On 30th inst, at 3 P.M.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
NOTION.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES-
MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTE POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO. ***
LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILIA PORTSAID,SYRIAN PORTS, NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND
w
MAIL EXPECTED...
THE FRENCH MAIL.
The M. M; stoumer Oxus, with tiga ch Manick mail, left Singapors at 6 pm, on the 11th, and fa dos here on or about the 18th just,
STEAMERS EXPECTED...
The Shire. Line steamer Tracmahire loft
TORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA Singapory on the 7th, and is due hore on the
ALSO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, BRAND ALL INDIAN PORTS.
N. THURSDAY, the 15th day of May, 1865, NOON, the Company's Steamship "AVA" Commandant Bretel, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will paro this Port for the shove places.
Cargo anil Specte will be registered for Lon On 17th inst. at 3 P.don as well as for Marseilles, and acompted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Quink despatch Quick dispatch, To-morrow, at 4PX. On. 16th inst, at 4 2.M. On 21st Intýnt á PM.
To-day, at 3-P..
R. G. Marray...
Wilding
Увовед
Bretol
Schildt
Hongkong
Stetson ....
Hongkong
Chapman
Hongkong
g
MoPerson....
·Weeks.
Hongkong
Hongkong
B. G. Groon Yalo Hant Fitera
Thoms
Blend
Quisk despatchi
Quick despatch.
Taknehiha Mara (str.) Nya,
Quick despatch,
Hydaspes (str.)
Qniak dospatah.
Orus (ste.)..
Bapstol
Massageries Maritimes
Quick despatch..
Zafiro (str.).
Talbot
Amatista (str.),
Hamlin
Hongkong Hongkong
Taichior (etr.)...... Nomos (str.) ....
J. Jordan
Hongkong
Pitman
Hongkong:
Bissell & Co. Yuen Fat Hong Douglas Lapreik & Co.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
NAGASAKI AND KOBE, SHANGHAT. SHANGHAL
MANILA TIA AMOTI ILOILO AND CEBU, SWATOW AND BANGKOK. SWATOW AMOY;&FOOCHOW.
GIMUNM
IL MUMM & Ca ́s CHAMPAGNE,
For dozen Quarts. For 2 dozen Finta. Superior CLAERTS, from FCER & SARN. VINTAGES, 1869 to 1878, from $10 to 324 or does Quarta
POUILLAC MONDON. $6 per dos. Quarts 38 per doa. Pints. URW. RANDON & C....1 * BRANDY, 45 per dozon Quarts.
VIENNA EXPORT KEFR, from ANTON DESHER.
.804
$10.
Per 4 dozen Quarts, Per & douch Pinte. MELCHERS & Co.
[611
Cap | farding, Matheson & Co.
P.&O. S. T. Ca.. Alanine, Buld Đại P.&O. AN. Ou.. Massagorios Maritimes
INTIMATIONS.
MBM. S. Co. P. & OS. N
Ball & Co.
NHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
the COMMERCIAL JOURNAL. for CHINA, Japan,
$ & Pablished at the Office of the Hongtang Daily Press on the Morning of the Deparlare of the English Mail, contains the LATEST AND FULLEST (TKADÉ INTELLIGENCE, REPORTS OF MEETINGS or COMPANIES.
THE LATEST TELEGRAMS, together with the POLITICAL AND GENERAL NEWS of the Fortnight:
the
The Trade Report" has a large circulation. Hongkong, the Parts of Cras sad Japan,
Philippinos, Straits Bettlements, &, to,
HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS,
COMPANY
Hongkong, 22nd April, 1881, THOR SALE SMALL DYNAMO ELEC-
TRIC MACHINE with Englus and.
Hallor áttreded. To burn witlur incindascont or are. Lights, the former up to 100, the laster about 250 Candle Power. Swan and Aro
Lamps, Insulated Wire, Lamp Holders, Spare Parts of Engine, Spanners, &o., Included Was sent out for ass in H. MS. "Audacious" but resented for want of space. Can be sent at to the Office of this Paper work by intending purchasers, on application
Hongkong, 2nd May, 1884.
FOR SALE.
1979
Hongkong, 1st January, 1832, :". THE LONDON ASSURANCE. DEAL SCHIEDAMSCH JENEVER
Gone Buttles: als 'OMERANZEN INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF BITTERS and SCHIEDAM SOHNAPPS.
·.· ́MÄNESTY KING ORORGE THR FIRST, "
TER
A.D. 170.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the abova Corporation, ary prepared to grazit Tuwiration as follows:-
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Policies at current rates, payable either hore, in London or at the principal Ports of Inilla, China, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT; Policies issued for long or short periods at ourront rates.
LIFE DEPARTMENT. Policies issued for anme not excording 50cc at reduced rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, 26th July, 1879,
[11 TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE"
COMPANY OF HAMBORG
The Undersigued, having been appointed). | Agents for the avove Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Currant Bates.
SIEMSSEN & Co,
Agents,
19 Hongkong, 18th November, 1970.
HE CHINA MERCHANTS
T INSURANCE COMPANY
LIMITED
Head Office---STANGĦAŻ
OAPITAL (FULLY SUSCETHED) Tls. 1,000,000.
DOARD OF DIRECTORS. Tore Kire Sına, Bag, Chairman, CHU YU CHEE, Big CHANG SU HO, Esq. |CHING TO GRÁ, Esq. | Y: Yu TIN, E
and ten others.
Ho AHEN CHEZ, E., Secretary..., ⠀ The Company GRANTS POLICIES om | MARINE RIŠKS at Cairent Kates to all
parts of the World
Usval returns of Promio are made to all [Contributers of Business whether Shareholders
for not
HO SHEN CHEE, Secretary
Head Officë, Kankow Road, Shanghai, 1st Juno; 1982,
PRIME SOURKROUT and RED CAB BAGE, in Jors, and Salt HERKINGS; in tins.
SPORTING GUNS and RIFLES, REVOL- VERS, and CARTRIDGES, SHOTS, ko, ko.
J. F. SCHEFFER, 21 and 23, Pottinger Street.. Hongkong, 3rd April 1884.
FOR SALE.
CHAMPAGNE.
639
WACHTER'S ROYAL CHARTER Purveyors to Her Majesty the Queen and to H. R. Highness the Prices of Wales by Special Arpointment nadera Warrant dated 7th Maroh, 1881.
$50, $26.50.
1 Dozen Gracts 2 Dezen Pints. Apply to
ARNOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong. 20th Novembor, 3888...! $2102
FOR SALE.
CHAS HEID SI E O K'SĮ U CHAMPAGNE, 1880, WHITE SZAL $19. ----------- par, caze of 1 dozen garS $$0 per case of 2 dozon pints. GRAND VIN CHATEAU LEOVILLE,
SIX
...por casso. 1 dozon quarts. CHATEAU, LAROSE
per case of 1 loren quarta.. PONTET CANET.
: $9.50 ......... por case of 1 doren quarts. -
PALMER HARGAUX. $7.50 4...pa caso of 1 dozen quarts. $8.56 ......per case of 2 dosen pints.
LORMONT.
per case of 1 dozen quarts. por case of 2 dozen pints.
ALSO
CUTLER PALMER & C6/8
WINES AND SPIRITS.
SIEMSSEN K Co
Hongkong, 1st January, 1882
ALGAR AND
RENTS COLLEGTED. BROWN, JONES & CO., UNDERTAKERS,
MOURNING STATIONERY, &c., MONUMENTS ERECTED.
6, QUEEN'S ROAD BEAST.
JAPAN GAZETTE,”
. TOYOHANA
[22
HAVING been appointed Aasar in Hone. KONG and SOUTH CHINA for the Japan Gazette, Japna Gazette Sprimary" and Hong List Orders for Subscriptions and Advertisements will be received at this Offles,
Hongkong Daily Prees Office,
Hongkong. 25rd May 1877.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
**SHIRE" LİNE OF STEAMERS. FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO. |HE Steamship
T
* BRECONSHIRE,”
On 24th inst, at Noon..
To-morrow, at 5 F.M. Today, st&P.M. To-day, at 2 PM Tomorrow, at Noon.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH, FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK.
THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Company's Steamer
T
""TAICHIOW,% Captain J. Jordan, will he despatched for the above Parts TO-DAY, the 13th instant,ut Two P.M.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agenta. Honghong, 9th May, 1884
(953
STEAM TO BOMBAY VIA STRAITS
P. &.0. 8. N. Co.'s Steamship
"SUMATRA," will leave for the ubere phos TO-DAY, 13th instant, of PERDE F
A McIVER, "
Superintendent, Hongkong, 6th May, 1884
THE CHINA ANDMANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR CEBT AND ILOILO.
THE Company's Steamzzip
"AMATISTA.""
1911
Shipping Ontors will be granted until Noor of 14th May, 1884
Carge, will be received,ou beard until 4 za. Specio and Parools until 8 P.M., on the 14th
14th-inst
The steamer Buer left Port Darwin on the 7th, and is expected here on or about the 17th instant.
The O, B, B. Co.'s steamer Ulysses left Singa- pore on the morning of the 19th, and may be leoked for here on or about the 18th iust.
The D. & A. B. 8: Co.'s steamer Merm left Port Darwin on the 9ta, and is due here on the 19th inst.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
The Postal Guide for 1984 révised to date, May, 1884. (Pureels are not to be sent on will be found in the Daily Press Directory. board, thog must be left at the Agency's 383 large edition, p. 63 small edition. This Office) Contents and vara of Packages are is the only anflarized complete Samary of required.
For further particulars, apply at the ComPostal information pabitshed in Hangkong. pany's Office.
Hanlong 3rd May, 1894.
MARTIN,
Acting Agent.
U. S. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAILSTEAMSHIPCOMPANY.
The authorised. List of Mails issued in comotiva with this player is the one published tarice each day in our Extn, which is always corrected to a pouch later hour then that given
below;
A MAIL WILL OKOSE. For Swator and Bangkok-Per Taichour, to- THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER-day the 13th inst., at 1.30 PM. LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT
· YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO,
THES. Mail Steiner "CITY OF TOKIO," will be despatched for Bra Franofeeo, vit Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY, the 21st May, al.THREE P.11, taking Fassengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Eurepo
For Straits al BowboyPer Sumatra, to- day, the 13th int., at 230 p.m.
For Swatow and Amay-Por Cheang Kock Klan, to-day the 13th inst. ut 2.30 PM.
For Ivilo and Cuba-Por Amatista, lo-day, the 13th inst, at 4.30 PM..
For Swatow, Amer, and Fooshow.-Fer Namoa, to-morrow, the 4th inst, at 11.30 Am.
For Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Cooktown, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide.-Par Tannadica, to-morrow, the 14th inst., at 3.30 r..
شده
For Amoy and Manila Por Zafira, to- morrow, the 14th inst., at 4.30 D.3.
Through Bill of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantic nad Inland Cities of the United Sudes, fil Overland Railways, to Harana, Trinidad, and Demerare, and to porta
For Port Darwin, Thursday Jaland, Cook ths in Morico, Coutral and South America, by th
Company's and ocupenting Steamer?.
town. Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Mal Through Pasange Tickets granted to England,bourne, &o, &o, &o.-Per Burine, on Friday, Franas, and Germany by ell trans-Atlantic lines the 16th inst., at 8.30 pm,
+ of Stosuera.
RETURN PASSAGES-Passengers, who have MAILS BY THE FRENCH FACKET. pald fall fare, re-embarking at San Francisco The French Contract Packet Ave will for China or Japan (or vice vera) within six be despatched on THURSDAY, the 15th months, will be allowed a discount of 20% from inst, with Mula to the United Kingdom; Beturn Fare; if re-ombarking within one year, Európe, and places beyond, via Naples: to an alumnute of 10 will be made from Icturn Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavž, Burmah, Fare Pre-paid Return Passage Orders, stail Ceylon, the Australasian Colonios, Pondichery, able for one year, will to isuned at a Discount Madras, Calcutta, Adon, Mauritius, Egypt, of 25%, from Roburn Pare These allowaneca | Malta, and Gibraltar. do not apply to through fares from China and The usant boors will be observed in closing Japan to Europe.
Caponin Hamlin, vill ha despazobed for the above Ports TO-DAY. the 19ta instant, as FIVE F., instead of as previously advertised.
For Froghi or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 13th May, 1884.
[941
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
LIMITED.
the Maila, &c.
Fraight will be received on board until & P.M. on the 20th May, Pared Packages will be MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. mceived at the Oleo until 5 P.M. same day; The British Contract Packet Ascona, will all Porsel Packages should be marked to ad-
be despatched on THURSDAY, fuo 22nd dress in full; valné of same is required.
instant, with Maile for the United Kingdom. Consular Invoices to accompany Overland Europe and countries beyond, vic Brindisi; to Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offices the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Barnali, Cay.
MR-This Packet carries no mails for the Antralasian Celonies.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY. AND FOOCHOW in Brad Envelopes, addressed to the Collootor, India. Ader, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar
of Customa at San Francisco. THE Company's Steamship TH
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 5. Queen's Road Central.
F. E. FOSTER,
Agent Hongkong, 7th May, 1834.
Thomas, Commander, expected here on or shant No. the 19th instant, will have immoliate despatch for the above Ports
103
For Freight or Passage, apply to
· ADAMSON, BELL & Co,
Ageats. Hongkong, 12th May, 1884.
*SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON. AND HAMBURG,
VIA SUBZ CANAL, Taking Cargo at through rates for NEW YORK.) THE Stamship
..
“MERIONETHSHIRE," Williams, Coinmander, expected here on [uboht the 3rd May, will have immediate
daspatch for the above Porta
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Agonts. Hongkong, 28th April, 1884.
NOTICE.
|
or
1483
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
u-
FAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
THE Company's Steamship
THE
OXUS." 18 Captain Rapatel, will be despatched for
SHANGHAI, shortly after her arrival from Europe.
1. MÂRTIN. --
Acting Agent. Hongkong, 12th May, 1884.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MASSAGERIES MARITIMES.
FOR SALE.
HAMPAGNE, 18 7 4
HEDRICK & Co's. MONOPOLE
-Hongkong, 1st July, 1881.
0
[1102
GALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE ̈INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1805."-
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company are pre pared to issue Policies of Insurance against Fire fon. the usual terms.
Hongkong, January, 1882.
[958
U. N FIRE OFFICE
The Undersigned ara prepared from this data
to GEANT FOLICIES against FIRE at the | Roduced Twin Rates to the extent of 350,000
on First-olase Bisks,
·LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Agente, Sun Tire Coo
Hongkong, 12th May, 1831.
[13
HONIX FIRE OFFICE:
PAC
The Undoreigned aro now prepared to GRANT POLICIESαINSURANCE against FIRE at the following Esto
On First-class Godowns,
On First-class European
A
·Tenements
..at
% Net per Annum
& Merchandise stored.
therein....
at
On Petroleum in li
at 1
Nat per Annum Not por Annam;
Not par Annum.
12 X7, 184, et
On First-class: Chinoso"
Teneri
at 2 Net par Annum
On Second-alnes Chinese
STATION,
Yoochuw..
teganuki...
www.ock
20.3.1
29.94
સ
201
APIST
Shangh
01.0
29.3
#2.96
The Barameter has visers The Temperature most Humidity
is facressed. Gradients dieta spoderate E. vinde
W. DOBDECK
Hongkong Observatory, 12th May, 189
MET ZOKOLOGICAL REGISTER
Barometer
Tenperature
Provion
day. Oo date O date. (at à pas st10a.m. at 4 pm,
29.82
29.91
72.1
76.8
Humility
Do
Direction of wind
9.8.5.
·E.
Force of wind
T
Wasther
OD
0.
TEEHwuwwཁན་ཉན
1.18
1-3azonimiz redzes in Si deyrnas Falircalit and tie: the level of theses in biches, lentis mactha.
3—TOKEIKATURK in the shade in degrees nad tethe Fahrtsbet..
rabotage of entumlien; be kumidity.ok -4-DiazotLAY OF Zan Wentao, points.
FOROR DE TICK. WE Live Odaberited
•BSCHUNGR Meals. driecing lazy... gisemy High wow, thuader Yability: W. reind my tutubo sæter the average of their alguiterion.
-in inches, tentha and hundreds..!!
eland's
-alag: everest; ?. plan the
For further particulars sco "stuctions. The making Heroine Oservasions in Cola” (KBLLY ARS, WALK, Hong.
W. DOBEROK Hongkong Observatory, 13th May, 1884,
On Cobat1
consed Godowns
Tenements at 21 Not par Annum,
DOUGLAS LATE AIR
B
Agents for Phonix Fire Office,
· Hongkong, 5th August, 1881.
NOTICE.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM-
LOLLPANY LIMITED,
Is prepared to ACOEPT FIRST-CLASS RISKS at nett per Anman, and other 12- BYRÁNCES at Current Rates.
AGENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of Chinë und Japan sud, at Singapor Saigon, Penang and the Philippines.
J18, B. COUGHTRIE, Becretory Hongkong, 27th Marsh, 1882. FIRE MAN ON INSURANCE COM
UPANY, LIMITED
THE
HEAD OFFIO HONGHONG.
CAPITAL (SUURIRED), $1,000,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LUM SIN SANG, Esq.
[731
Bar Hup, Esq. | TOMCHOYG PENS, Egg CHAY IN CHOY, Esty Q Hor UHYNE, Eng.
CARLOWITZ 2.00.
[1259
PORTER.
J AND TRANENT ALES and DAVID CORSAR & SONS
Merchant Navy Navy Boiled
Long Max
Grown
PAQUEROTS, POSTE FRANÇAIS.
CANVAS. THE Company's Steamship
ARNHOLD, KAEBERG & Co.
Hongkong, Uth May, 1367.
“LEONHARDI QUELLE.”
TATURAL GERMAN
WATER.
"MENZALEH," Captain Blanc, will be despatohod for
YOKOHAMA, [19
abortly after the arrival of the nort French Mail from Humps.
L MARTIN,
Acting Agent,
SELTZER
Battled at the Soltzer-Spring near Gross Kar- ben, in Cases of 8 Dosen Fints, $8.50 per Cara.
PUSTAU & Co.-Sole Agents. Hongkong, 1st January, 1883.
(972
BON BEDSTE A_D'S
· BENT WOOD FURNITURE,
grant wristy just landed. CURIOSITIES.
PICTURES, PLANOS. UPHOLSTERY,
FURNITURE
FOR SALE OR HIRE CASSUMBILOX, Opposito City Hall
P
Hongkong, 12th May, 1884.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON). THE 8/3 L. L. I. America Bark
"NAVESINK,”
Wooks, Master, will load hare for the shore Port, and will have quick despatch, -
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL &C. Hongkong, 12th April, 1834.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, THE 83 FIT American Ship
[23
T
OSEPH GILLOTTS
STEEL PENS.
GOLD ··M ́E. DA X,
PARTE, 1878.
Sold by all
Statickors mail Desfers.
1757
"CARONDELET? Stetscu, Master, will lead here for the above Post, and will have quick despatok
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 26th April, 1884-
1048
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. TVDE 8/3 LAI. I. German Dark
ORTLAND CEMENT JB WHITE & BROS.
BOLE AGENTS FOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY WISE &.06. 16 1 April, 1984
NOW ON SALE.
ESMERALDA,"
* NAMOA” Capt. Pituara, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the 14th ingunt," no
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & O‰,
Geral Managers, Hongkong, 12th May, 1984.
1989
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE: (Calling at PorT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND Porrs, and taking through Cargo to New ZEALAND, NEW CALEDONIA, TAB MANIA,
AND Fri.) THE Hasan Australian Staunship
Company's Steamer
TANNADICE" Captain §. &. Creon, will be despat bad as above TÓ-MORROW, thoʻl4€) inet, st. 4 μ 15.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG. COLOMBO, ADEN SUEZ, PORTSAID, MARSEILLES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON
ABO
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CAGOUTTA, AND AUSTRÁLIA. N.B.--CARGO CAU BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LATING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAM- BORG.. NEW YORK, AND BOSTON..
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL ATRAM
Parcale (all of which must be sent to our ADATION COMPANY'S Steamship
OfHoo] will he meivel un till Four P. of the day previous to sailing.
Cintents and Value must be declared. For Freight or Passagy, apply to
Captain R. &. Murray, with Hor Majesta Mails, will ba daspatobed from thin for LONDON vi BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL on THUESDAY, the 22nd May, ut FOUR P.M.
GĪBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Cargo will be recited on boned until Tax Agaats. AM. Parools and Specio (Gol·1) s4 the Office until
[669 TEN A., on the day, of sailing.
Hongkong, 29th April, 1884.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STRAN, SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
POR MANILA VIA, AMOY.
THE Cony's leamship
·ZAFIRO,”
Captain Talbot, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 14th insient, at FIVE P.M.
For Freighter Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & O
General Managers. Hongkong, 12th May, 1884,
--־די :
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be tran- shipped at Colombo; Tea and General Cargo for London will be conrayed via Hombay, with eat transhipment, arriving one work later than by the ordinary direct route vi Colombo.
For further particulars regarding FezIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINAVIAS & QUIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hongkong.
3.
The Contents and Valus of Packages arą re- quired to be declared prior to shipment
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Blok Bills of Lading,
The usual hours will be chorved in closing - tho Mails, ka
HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS.
1
THE FRENCH MAIL. Day before Departure
& P., Money, Order Office closes Post Office oless, ozcept the night box, which is always open out of office bours.
Day of Departura.
A.M., Post Oflce opens.
egistry of Lettera cones Poding mi all printed matter ant patterns estries. 11 A... Mail oleɛes, except for Laus stiera. 11.16 A... Letters may be posted with Late Fee
of 10 cents until
11.30 am, when the Post Oos clones entirely. 11.40 A., Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with Late Fee of 10 Cents until tite of departure,
TEE ANGLIA MAIL. The following hours ure pieczved in closing Mails, &c., by the British Contract Packet :-
Day of Departure..
| Yoox-Money Order Office closes.
200 r.m.--Registry of Latters. ceases, Post- ing of all printed matter and palteras cenšos. 300 RM-Mail: closed, except for Late Lotters. 16 r.-Letters may be postol with late fo
of 10 cents until
930 PM-when the Post Office closes entirely. 340 F.M.-Late Letters may be posted on boar
the packet with late fee of 10 cents, until time of departure.
The Post Office declines all responsibility for Unregistered Letters containing Jewellery, &c., and where Registration has booù noglosted, will make no enquiries into alleged losses of such
Letters.
CHEAP BESURVED ACCOMMODATION ORM be obtained in this Company's Steamers; for LETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES BY SAILING
JAPAN,Partiniare apply at the Office.
N.3. Tlás steamer talios Cargo and Fasten- rare for soilles
THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA,
AND STRAITS STEAMSHIP. COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at Pear DARWIN and QUEENSLAND Ports, and taking through Cargo to Aps- LAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, and TASMA- NIAN PORTS, New Caledonia,
sud-B
THE Steamship
"BUXINE," Captain Yulo, will be despatched as above on | FRIDAY, the 16th inst. at 4 P.X.
For Freight or Passage, apply to^
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 6th May, 1884 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
CALCUTTA.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND THE Company's Chartered Steamship
908
*ASCALON," Captain Patera, will be despatched an above on SATURDAY, the 17th instant at Taxes P.M.
·For Freight or Passage, apply fo
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Manager. Hongkong, 10th May, 1884.
936
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON ÝTA SUEZ CANAL. | ♬ 11HE Company's Stamusiip
THE
**AGAMEMNON,”
A. McIVER.
Superintendent,
FHIP.
When it is desired to forward letters to the United States by a sailing ship which is not, no- titled as carrying a mail, it is only neemary to ross the lottors in the ordinary way, marked Hongkong, 13th May, 1884.
with the rame of the ship, and prepaid 10 cents OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM-par hulf ounce as usual. The Post Office then
undertaken the duty of obtaining notios of de partice and despatching the correspondence. It is requested that the letters bo posted if possiblo at loset one day before the date fixed for sailing.
SHIP COMPANY,
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES,
MEXICO CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA,
·AND EUROPE:
VIA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
ASD
STEAMERS.
STEAM COMMUNICATION TO
WESTERN AUSTRALIA. THE WEST AUSTRALIAN STEAM- THY COMPANY'S Steamer
"NATAL"
J. Wood, Commander, under engagement with STUD Stem-lip “SAN PABLO,” will be the Straits and Western Australian Govern- despazoled for San Francisco, é Yoko-munte, is expected to leave Singapore for Fre hama, on FRIDAY, the 30th instant, at mantle, calling at Bateria, Rochack Bay, Cos TERZE P.M.
sack, Bharks Hay and Geraldton, 43 notified
To be followed by the 8. S. ARABIC" below ———— - on MONDAY, thes 9th June, at THLEE P.M.
Connection being made at Tokohama with Stenmara from Shanghai and Japan Porta
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in full; and me will be revived at the Company's Office until Five F.. the day pro Yious to milling,
RETUEN PASSAGES.--Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embarking at San Francisco for China og Japan jor viče, versnt within six mouths, will he allowed a dismount of 20%, from Ratura Fure; if re-embarking within one year, au allowance of 10 will be made from Ilearn Fare. Pre-Paid Rotarn Prasago Orders, srail- able for one your, will be issued at a Discont of 25 from Hotura Faze. These allowances
4th
PROPOSED TIME TABLE, NORTHWALD SERVICE. Leaving Fremantle enlng at Geraldton, Sharks Bay, Cossack, Roobink Bay, and Batavia, 18th 2nd 13th 18th 29th 11th 2nd March May June July Aug. Ost. Doo. Arriving at Singapore, 19th 29th 4th 14th 28th 19th Oct. Dec. April May June. Aug, Sep.
SOUTHWARD. SERVICE, Loaring Singapore, calling at Bateria, Roebaak Bay, Cossoal, Shares Bay and Gamaldton,
1st 12th 24th lat 10th 20th – 5th-
Nov. Dee. April May July Aug. Bep
Arriving at Fremantle. 50th 11th 16th 25th 6th 30th Sth April June Faly Aug. Ost. Nor. Jan. The "NATAL has a remarkably fine Consular Invoices to accompany Overkad, Saloon, and also excellent accommodation for Mexioan, Central, and South American Cargo, Second and Third Class Passengers.
For Freight and Passage to the above and should be sent to the Company's Offices, ad- dressed to the Collector of Customs, San Fran. other Australian Torts, apply to
MCALISTER & For further information as to Froight. |--
Agents. apply to the Ageney of the Company, No. Bła, Singapore, 5th February, 1884. Queen's Road Central.
Captain Wilding will be despatched as above do not apply to through fares from China and
Jaeger, Master, will lawhore for the above on or about the 7th instant. Ports and will hava quior despatch.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & WIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1984
£55
Fur Freight, apply to a
CARLOWITZ Hongkong, 25th April, 1884.
&Co.
[770
(894
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THE S/3 L. I. I. British Ship
FOR LONDON, VA SUEZ CANAL.
HE Company's Steamakip TH
"TRANK CARVIEN,”
HE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANCE
By Dr. DEVAN,
·With many Additions, Corrections, and Dr. Wame' Orthography.
PRICE
In Paper Wrapper. Nestly Bound.;
$1.50
$.200
Apply at the Daily Press Offico.
L.
ESTABLISHED IN 1852.
P. 'FISHER'S NEWSPAPER ÅD.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
"GLAUCUS,"
on er about the 21st Instant.
Japan to Europe.
F.D. POSTER, Agent. Henglong, 7th May, 1884.
Chapman, Master, will load here for the above Captain Jackson, will be despateled as above MITHU BIBUI MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. Port url will have quick despatol.
For Freight, apply to Hongkong, 5th May, 1884.
1799
RUSSELL & Co.
(895
For Freight on Pemage, spply to t
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 10th May, 1881.
FOR NEW YORK,
HD SSL. I. L German Ship
ANNA
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, BANANA LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE
Schildt, Mastor, will lead here for the above (Calling a FORT DARWIN and QUEENSLANDA Fort and will have quich despatch.
For Freight, apply to
A BUSSELL & Ca. Hongkong, 5th May, 1884.
FOR VICTORIA, B.C
Rooms 20 AND 21, MERCHANTS EXCHANGE, CALIFORNIA STREET, S. F BADVERTISING, BOLIGHTED for ali Newa- The Company GRANTS POLICIES of Impers published on the Facita Coast, the Sendi MARIND RISKS to all parts of the World, wich Islands, Polynesia, Mexican Porle, Paxums, payable at any of its Agencies
Valparaim Japan, Chima, New Zealand, the Contributory Dividends are payable to all Australian Colonica, the Eastern Blutes, and HE Dritish Dork Contributors of Business, whether they are Europe. Filos of nearly every Newspaper pub. L Bhareholders or not, phí ng m
shyd on the Parifio Coast are kept scnstantly! on hand, and all Advertisers are allowed free angosy forthou during byddass hours/
WOO LIN YUEN, Becretary.
HEAT OFFICE,`· No. 2, Queen's Road Wosk
Hongkong, 14 March, 1881.
The "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS" is kept on Als at the Ofise of. L. P. FISHER, who is autho 1554 rised to ressive Advertisernante.
"MARTHA".
[998
PORTя, and taking through Cargo to New ZEALAND; through Passage Tickets granted to Porr MORESBY, NEW GUINEA)
HE Steamship
WOOSUNG" Captain Hunt will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the let inst., at Foon P.M. This vessel bas duúrusžly good Cabin Accom
McPherson, Master, will load here for the above zodation, situated amidships, upon the upper Port and will have quick despatele.
deck For Freight, apply to:
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 5th May, 1894,
STEAM TO NAGASAKI AND KOBE,
VIA INLAND SEA (Taking Cargo and Passengers for YOKOHAMA, Bud KOLLA.)
THE departure of the "TAKACHIHO-
MAIU, POSTPONED and Suthor
notics, ---
Cargo received on board and Parools at the Ofice up to ONE PH., of thà đây of Builing,
Ne Bill of Lading signed under 5 Frsigit.
1 Claims for Damago must be settled on board before delivery is taken, otherwise thay will not be recognized.
N
₤443
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS, Keither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, for the OWNERS, will bə RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crim of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
ANNA, Gor. ship, P. Schildt-Ordor
AFCAR, Brit etc., A. B. Mootoris D 8.
Bone & Co. Aston, Brit. J. Peters-Simson & Co. CEYLON, Am. bk., Bazsforil-Russell & Co. 6. T. Hook, Brit str., Wm. Jarvis.Tag Hee, BUSINE, Brit. str., Peters-Russell & Co. FRANK CARYIZE, Brit. ship, Wm. S. Chapman
Captain,.. Casood, Brit. str. Park-Jardine, Matheson
& Co
Carge sad Passengers for Yokohama will be GLENGARRY, Exit str. A. Taylor Jandino, finshipped to the Shanghel Mail Steamer at Matheson & Co. Ecke, and for Keros at Kagasaki.
Kaysow, Brit. k., J. Gadd-Captain. For further Partieniars, apply at the Com-La C WADE, Am. b., W. "H; Baglay," pany's Offloce, Praya Central, Ground Floor of Captam, Messra. Fuseli & Co.
H. JI TRIPP
For Freight or Passage, apply te
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents Hongkong, 7th May, 1884.
F916
Hongkong, 9th May, 1884.
Agent.
Oczan, Brit. str. Brovn –Tung Kee. SUMATEA, Brit. str., Fairtongh-P. & O. S. N.
Co.
TRIUMTH, Ge: str., T. Schnidt.-Wieler & Co. !