Page
The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 8473
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS.
魏三十七百四千八第
February 17, GRANITE SVATE; ÄIRT, chip, 1,624, Thomas Fita, New York 16th August, Kera
BA-MELCHENS & Co. February 17, BRECONSHIRE, British ste, 1,242, Richard, Shanghai 15th Feb., Ganeral- ADAMEON, DELL & Co.
February 17, ENTERPRISE, American corretto," Commander A. S. Barker, Shanghai 11th February
CLEARANCES,
AT THE HARBOUR Master's QFrion, 17TH FEBRUAZE.
Diomed, British str., for London.
Telemachus, British stir, for Shanghai
- Glentyon, British str., for London.
Hufloony, British str., for Hoików.
Maria, German str., for Kelang, Edward M. Maybery, Amr. bark, for Bello. Faras Abbey, Ainr, ship, for Iloilo.
DEPARTURES.
February 17, GREYHOUND, British steamer, for
Hoihow.
February 17, Causauer, British etsamer, for
Whampoa
February 17, GLENETON, British steamor, fort
Loudon.
February 17, TAM201 British str., far Swataw. February 17, ExILY, British brig, for Tientzin February 17, HYDASPES, Britisastr., for Europe.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED,
Per P. & 0. str. Hydaspas, frors Hongkong. -For Landon-Mrs. Marah, sad Mr W. Besmen. From Shanghai-For Singapore-- Dr. H. Gabriel. For Penang Mr. C. H. Low. For Venice. Capt. Schlocpka, IGN. For London-Rev. Mr. and Mra Swallow and 4 children, Mr. MacKenzie, infant and amah, and Miss Rusgjet..
-TO DEPART,
Ferhibet, str., for Kobe.-Messrs. H. Pottit and W. Bacon.
RÉPORTS.
The British steamer Gleaigon reports laft Shanghai at 10 am no the 13th it, and had fresh monsoon and overcast akies throughout.
The British steamer Eexeralda reports lett Manila at 4.15 p.m., on the 12th it, and er perienced fresh N.E. wind and rough sea, also thick westhor.
The German steamer Musialta reports left Baigen on the 10th inst, and had fiue weather de Paracels, and thenes to port strong N.B. wind
with heary head maa.
The Russian steamer Kamichalka reports from Kebe via Nagamki on the 8th inst., and had moderate N..and NE winds and cloudy weather throughout.
The British steamer Telemacitne reports loft London on the 23rd Deo., and Singapers on the 7th Feb; at 8 am, and bod light winds from N.N.E. and N.E. up to Thursday, 12th Fob, in lat. 17.29 N., long. 11414 E.; from thence had strong monsoons and high head sea; up to the. land Friday, 13th. 7 p.m., anchored of Groen Isiah Saturday 15th.
The British steamer Douglas reports loft Fen- show on the 12th inst., and had moderate and overoast weather. At Pagods Anchoraga, U.S.S. Juniata; Sharp Peak, str. Yeh-win and Atholl. Left Aney on the 13th, moderate and overcast woother. H.M.S. Swift and str. Pigem in port. Left Swatow on the 1, moderate and overcast. EL.M.8. Sık and sten. Vamoa and Rory in port.
日四初月正单 豬光
INTIMATIONS.
JUST
RECEIVED.
A NEW STOCK OF FIRE ARMS AND AMMUNITION. SMITH & WESSON'S "AUTOMATIC“ REVOLVERS.
CoLTE PLATED POCKET DERINGERS. RILEY'S IMPROVED “BULL ROA“
REVOLVERS."
RILEY'S "IRISH CONSTABULARY"
REVOLVERS.
THE NEW
ARMY REVOLVERS
(as supplied to the Hosan GTARES). DOUBLE BARREL FOWLING PIECES,
in Cam with IMPLEMENTS COMPLETE, 845.00.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, 13th February, 1884.
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WALSH
HAVE JUST RECEIVED, The Stability of Ships by Sir E. J. Bord. Monràs'a Eletrical Pocket Book.
Beston's Marine Engineering Thoisson's Domestic Medicine.
Spon's Mechanic's Own Book,
On the Frontier, by Bret Harte.
BANKS.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14x,-1886.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAIBANKING
CORPORATION.
PAID UP CAPITAL, Reset Foxo
RESERVE FOR EQUALIZATION OF
DIVIDENDS.............eggente RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO
PRIETORN...
100.000.
AUCTION.
FURNITURE SALE.
三興路
INTIMATIONS.
HONGKONG ICS · COMPANY, LIMITED.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been L $7,203,000.
instructed by Capt. J. W. STIRLING,THE FOURTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING or SHAREHOLDERS 4,109.000. R.A., to Sell by Public Austion, at his Rs.
sidoncs, Rocklands, Robinson Road, on will be hald at the Office of the Company, No. 7, Queen's Bend Central, at TWELVE CLOCK, SATURDAY,
Noon, on FRIDAY, the 20th February, 1865, to roosita a Statement of the Abroants of the Company to at legomber, 1934, and the Hoport of the General Managera, aise to discuss any matters that may be competently brought before the Musting.
7.500,000,
COURT OF DIRECTORS Uheirman-A-P. MOEWEN Eleg Deputy Chairman-Hou. F. D. BABON
A. Mpiver, Esq.
H. L Dalrymple, Dag...
I Koppins, Esq.
AL Grote, Esq.
How, W. Roswick
AL. E. Sasioon, Esq.
W. H. Forbes, Baq 19. D. Bottomley, Esq. CHIEN MANAGEE. Hongkong-TRONAS JACKSON, Eng.
MANAGER,
Shanghai-EwÊN CAMERON,, Esg. LONDON BANKKRE-LONDON & COUNTY BANE,
HONGKONG INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Deposit at at the rate 2 per cent par Annuro on the daily balance.
O wired Depositá -----
of
For 3 months 3 per Cent. per Abena For 6 months 4 per Cont. per annum. For 12 months 5 per Cent. per Antum. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTEIL CREDITS granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange basiness iranacted
.-
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia. America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON, Chief Manager. Hongkong. 25th August, 1884
Wrock of tas Nisero" or der Captivity in Sumatra, by W. Bradley-one of the Sarvivors. Arnold's Light of Asia, superbly illustrate Deacon's Dictionary of Foreign Phases and Clasical Quotations.
a Hand Book for U Comportion and Style Literary Students
The Letter-Writer's Vade Meous and Dio tionery Supplement.
Mark Tran's New Book, Huckleberry Finn. Cassell's Amateur Photography. Grozier's The Gun and its development. The Letter Writer of Modern Boniety, Warno's Companion Letter Writer
NOTICE
the 21st Instant, at-2 of¿¿oCK PM,
THE WHOLE OF . ENGLISH AND CHINA-MADE FURNITURE,
Comprising: WALNUT COVERED COUCH CHAIRS. MARBLE-TOP WHATNOTS.
MARBLE-TOP CONSOL TABLE. with MIRROR, CURTAINS, CARPETS, OAK CHAIRS.
TABLES,
SIDEBOARD. DINING TABLE, CROCKERY, GLASS atâ ELECTRO PLATED WARD.
IRON BEDSTEADS with SPRING MATTRESSES.
&o.
WARDROBE with MIROZ FRONT, MARBLE-TOP WASHSTANDS, TOILET STANDS with MIRROR CHEST of DRAWERS:.
20, CATALOGUES will be inged, and the Farniture en view the day previats to the Sale.
TERME-Cash.
LANE, CRAWFORD & C...
Auctionecro. Hongkong, 17th February 1885.
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INSURANCES
NF1 RD OF FI.CE.
The Undoraigned are prepared from this date
in FIRE at the
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The TRANSERE BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9th to 20th instant, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co..
General Managera. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1885.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE SIXTEENTH ORDINARY MEET- ING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Company's Office, No. 45, Queen's Road, Victoris at TIRER o'clock in the AFTERNOON of TUESDAY, the 24th February island for the purpose of ra ceiving a Statement of Accounts, and the Report of the Directors for the yearending 31st Lace- br. 1331.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com pany will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 24th instant kotly days incinstver
By Order,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary: Hongkong, 5th February, 1885.
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兢八十月二英悔香
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES.
TOCONSIGNEESOFOPTIONALCARGO
EX 0.8.3.CO.'S 8.8. TELEMACHUS," HEUM LONDON.
[Price $2 PER MONTH
INTIMATIONS,
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
CHIPPING Orders must bacotained from thei Dodecaigned not later than the 21st inst. shipment per steamer "SARPEDON."
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta, Hongkong, 14th February, 1835,
for
FOR HOLHOW AND PAKUOI
Company's Steamship
"HAILOONG,”
Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the [359boro Ports TO-MORROW, the 19th instant, at DAYLIGHT instead of as previously advertiset.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.
1374 Hongkong, 18th February, 1885.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. CONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer
"TELEMACHTA.“
are hereby notified that the Cargo is ing dis- charged to Craft, and/or landed at the Goderns of the Undoraigned: in both cases it will lie at Consignes risk. The Carry will be roady for colivary from Craft or Faegu on and after the 16th February, 1985.
FOR SHANGHAI, (Taking Cargo an: Passengers at through rates for NINGFU, CHEFOO, HARKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)
Goods undelivered after the 22nd instantTHE Steamship 1885, will be subject to Rant.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agants. Hongkong, 14th February, 1885.
STEAMSHIP" SAGHALIEN," COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
“MEETOO," 859 Captaint, will be despatched for the abore Port on BATURDAY, the 21st inst., at FOLL
MUNSIGNEES of Cargo por Steamsfüps "ANGE "INVERTAY" AND "EYRIAND DES VERGUES," from London, Antwerp, Harry and Berdum, in coaction with above Steamer, arabereby inform- od that the Goods with the urveption of Opi Tremro and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risks at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may ka obtained immediately after landing.
P.M,
For Freight or Fagangs, apply to
י
RUSSELL & Co
Hongkong, 18th Febri 1885.
FOR SAIGON.
THE Stanmahip
375
"TANNADICE," Captain Geoan, will be despatolod for the above Port on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, the
instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SOFT SHING-- Eanham Strand.
Hongkoux, 19th February, 1985.
DULES OF THE HONGKONG GRANT POLICIES against 5,000 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK' intention in received from the Consignees THE
SAVINGS BANK.
1-The business of the above Bank will be Gorlacted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Danking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong. Baxinoes hours a weekdays, 10 to 3 Saturdays, 10 to 1.
an First-class Fiske....
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Agents San Firs Office.
Hongkong, 12th May, 1881.
LIMITED.
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2-The Asant of the Hongkong and Shang. THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY, bai Banking Corporation will form a diress
the above Bank.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
Handuil hero.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless bafore 2 FM. TO-DAY, requesting it to bo Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
The remsining THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING DAY, 10th instante R the OFFICES of the COMPANY. Ko. 14, Prayubject to rout and landing oborces at 1 sunt. Central, on TUESDAY, the 24th February, at per package per dieta. 3.30 PM., for the purpose of receiving the Re
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON. TUE A British Bark
"MELEREK," Lighthody. Master, will lead here for the above Porta, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight. apply to
ARNHOLD. KARBERG & Co.
[378 Hongkong, 19th February, 1885.
FOR NEW YORK
Paynes' BasiLoss Letter Wailer and Book of Security for the repayment of eums deposited in THE Undersigned having been appointed port of the Directors and a Statement of bofore the 23rd instant, or they will not be Americsu Bark
Commercial Forms
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary-1885, Ed.
3. Sume love than 31, or more than 3550 Whitaker's AlmanackFsperand Bound Blacno time will not be remained. No depbaitor Now Waltzes, insinding "S-Raw"-Thine may deposit more than $1.500 in any one year.
4.-Deposits may be mal in behalf of rela- Alono-Tender and Tras. For ever and for ever-My Darling Last Dream-Les Fleurs Hons, of Trasts, doo, in addition to the De-
Swart Violeta Voustionne-Pertheria-do. positor's own pooonnt. Naw Songs-including "Shipwrecked; the most Popular Song of the day: Sailor's Rest; Steady and Roady; One Day of Roses (Adelina Patti's invonzite Song), &o, &o. KELLY & WALSH, HÓNGKONG.
W. BREVER has just receired
A Metal Frame Trichord PIANO by Wagner, very obsap and guarantood to Staud the Climate,
ANNUALS.
Christmas Graphic. Christmas Ilustrated. Engineer's Annual, Little Folks Chatterbox,
Harper's Monthly, Linsley's, Grant's, Belgravia, Miss Braddon's, Boeton's Tale Bide, World, Truth, Santa Claus, London Society, &o,&a
Now Plush Head Bags. New Dormer Cards." New Ladies' Companion.. Gent's Calf Oxford Shoes Tid Elastic Shoes. Oxford Patient Shoes, Ladies' Boots and Shoes. Children's Boats and Shoes. New Songs,
H
Now Dance Music.
Violin Music, - Vidh Strings.
5. Persons desirous of saving sums less than
dollar may do so by afiring clean ten-cent stamps to a form to be obtained at the Bank or at the Post OK. When the form is presented with tea clean stamps the copositor will be oredited one dollar.
6-Depositors in the Savings Bank having $100 or pro at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shang- hat. Banking Corporativas on fixed deposit for
12 months at 5 per cent. per anuum intorst.
7-Deposits may be forwarded from the Ports by moans of clean Hongkong Postage Stamps of any values.
3-Interest at the rate of 3 per cont per sanum will be allowed in Dupositors on the daily balances,
9-Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Tass Bock which must be presented with each payment or withdrawal. Depositors mast not make any antries themselves in their Pass Books but should send them to be wilton ng at least twice a your, sheat the beginning of January and beginning of July.
10. Covers containing Pass-Books, Register. ed Letters containing Stamps or other Beat tances, and generally, correspondence as to the business of the Bank wilt, if marked Ox HONG- KONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINE, be forwarded free of Postage or Registration Foes by the Farious British Post Offices in Hongkong and Chinn
11. Withdrawals may be mide on demand, 15 bai the personal attendance of the Dopositor or his duly appointed Agout, and the production of bis Pass-Books are neccesary.
W. BREWER, Queen's Bosi. Nazr Poon To HONGKONG HOTA. BOWRINGTON FOUNDRY, DAST POINT
The British steamer Tasnadise reports on the Australian const experienood light variabla winds and unsettled weather. From Port Darwin though the Eastern seas strong head winds, and gloomy weather throughout Jan. 23rd
A passed ehr. Heanair, bound South; 38th com- municated with str. Airlie, band South, all wall; 30th passed str. Eurine, bound North; Feb. 11th passed str. Guthrie, bound South.
A. G. GORDON & Co.. ENGINEERS and SHIP BUILDAIS,
RE Prepared to Undertake every descrip- tion of ERGINEERING WORK both allost and ashore on most reasonable terms. Puxery.
ALITY and FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIr Guaranteed
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ESTIMAYES furnished for the construction of STEAM Launches, Repairs to the ENGINES and BOILERS of STEAM” SHIPS, CASTINGS,
*0.
&#
die. Bengkong, 1st January, 1835.
FONG, PHOTOGRAPHER, STUDIO, JUE HOUSE LANE, BERIND NEW ORIENTAL BANK, Hongkong.
The British steamer Iolani reports left Now- castle (N.9.W) on the 23rd January, st.2 pm. Experienced strong N.E. winds to Cape Morton. On the 25th exchanged colours with the E. & A. str. Memuir, bound South. From Cape Mor ten to Torasville had fine weather. Arrived on the 28th at 5 p.m.. left again 6.20 p.m. same day. 29th arrived at Cooktown, 820 p.m. latt again at 1am., on the 30th. Str. Airlie passed bonad South Experienced heavy rain squalls all through the Barren Roofs. Feb. 1st, 9 a.m. Has a Labana, CHUICK, and myre COMPUZIE arrived at Tharaday Island, left again 180 p., COLLECTION of VIEWS, than any other samo date, direct for Hongkong. Experienced in the Expire, the Copies of which are only heavy N.W. monecon with heavy rain squalls to be purchased at his Stadio or Mesca. till clearing Basilan Straits; on the 9th from KELLY & WALSH'S Store. thare to China Bes strong N.E. monsoon. Mia- IVORY MINIATURES of Superior Excellenco doro Straits, Feb. 1ilk, passed str. Guthrie, and High Finish, painted under careful bound South; had moderate monsoon crossing the Supervision. China' Bes
INSTANTANEOUS VIEWS, Gnours and Poo- TEATS of different sizes taken csily.
February-
AMOY SHIPPING.
ARKIVALS.
7, Namoa, British str., from Fooshow.
8. Douglas, British str, from Hongkong.
10, Dimante, British str, from Manila.
10, Seewo, British str., from Shanghai.
10, Kristina Nilsson. Ger. krig. from Chafoo.
11, Ping-on, British atm, from Passadores. 11, Feilang, British str. from Swatow. 12, Agamemnon, Britisk ste, from H’kong. February DEPARTCEES.
7, Patham, British brig, for Chifio.
7, Therese, German bark, for Chafco.
7, Namos, British xtr, for Hongkong.
9, Douglas, British str., for Focchow..
10, Diamante, British str., for Hongkong.
10, Beawo, British etc."for Swantow."
11, Franciara, German Mrk, for Chefco.
11. Feilung, Britishi'ale, for Bhangkai.
12, Agamemnon, British str., for Shanghai,
February
FOOCHOW SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
1, Thales, British str., from Hongkong.
1, Hothow, British str., from Hongkong..
1, Wismar, German air., frong. Auey
1, Bou Jo, Jap. sloop, from Shanghai.
8, Athol, British str., from Nawocstle,
4 Naming, British ste, from Shanghai.
4, Namos, British str., frora Hongkong.
Хахольгу
DEPARTURES.
31, Actiy, Danish str, for Amey. 31, Perlo, German bark, for Tientsin. February-
1, Nicolina, German sol, for Tintiu.
Thales, British str., for Hongkong, 4 Hae-shin, Amr. str., for Shangbai.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT
the
COMMERCIAL JOURNAL for CHINA, JAPAN, Sin. No.,
Published at the Office of the Hongkong Daily Frera on the Morning of the Departure ·
of the English Ha
contains the LATEST AND FULLEST. TRADE INTELLIGENCE.
BEFORTS or MEETINGS OF
-COMPANIES
THE LATEST TELEGRAMS, together with the
POLITICAL AND GENERAL-NEWS- of this Fortnight.
The Truly Report" has a large circulation in Hongkong, the Ports of China and Japan, the Philippines Streita Settlemezla, 40, 40.
UTLER, PALMER
Wine Shippers
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OF INDON, BORDEAUX, CALCUTTA, BOMsay MADRAS, LAHORE, KUBBACHER. &o.
ARNHOLD, KANNEEG & Co. Hongkong, 5th November, 193.
I agents for the above Ucapan,. are pro-Accoauts te December 31st, 1834. pared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company RISES to all parts of the World, at enrront will be CLOSED from TUESDAY the h
to TUESDAY the 24th February, both days inclusive. [2077
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES, Secretary. Hongkong, 30th January, 1885 Cam-HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION. TOTICE is hereby given that the
NORTE BRITISH AND MERCANTILS INSURANCE COMPANY,' THE Undersigned, Agents of the shore TE
pany, are antherized to INSURE squinat FTRE at Current Batsa
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January 1892.
116
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
THE Undersigned, AGENTS for the abors Company, are prepared to GRANT IN- STRANCES to the extent of $65,000, 30 — class risks at current rates.
MELCHERS & Co.. Hongkong. 27th March, 1876. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877. IN HAMBURG.
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THE Undersigned, Agent of the abors Counpany, are Prepared ACCEPT RISKS. Current Rates.
PUSTA & Ca.. Agents.
Hongkong. 18th January, 15.
NOTICE..
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All Claims must be eant in to a co-or
recognized
No Fiza Insurance has been efected.
G. DE ORAMPEAUX,
Agant. Hongkong, 13th February, 1985.
INTIMATIONS.
"NICHOLAS THAYER.” - Crosby, Master, will losd hers for the above Port, and will have coicir despatch.
For Freight apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
[377 Hongkong, 18th February, 1895.
NOTICE.
FRAMJEE PALKHIWALLA and INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATIONE luv adeta MR. JAMSHEDJEE MR MERWANJEE, MANECKJEE, both. COMPANY, LIMITED.
of Bombay, as Partaers in our FIEMs in Anoy, TOTICE is hereby given that SHARE Forchu, Taiwant, and Taken from This Day. NOTICE is 11 STARS N° DEDINARE EARLY MEETING SHARRE NO 17025/47,088 vandlas the
wwwwwww
the
D. D. OLIA & Co." Hongkong, 17th February, 1885.
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OF THE SHAREHOLDER3 in this COR name of ONG KEE has been LOST, and PORATION will be held at the Orry should the same not be produced befocs tha
JONGKONG BACES. HALL, Hongkong on SATURDAY, the 28th 25th February neat, & NEW CERTIFICATE will day of February Current, at 11.30 O'CLOCK AM, by issue in place of it, and the Original OFF.DAX" SATURDAY, 28TH F., 1895. for the purpose of receiving the itaport of the Certificate will not be ranoguised by
FACK, RACE, for a CUP presented by H Court of Directors together with a State Company
HONGKONG JOCKET CLUB, open to "JARDINE, WATHESON & Co., ment of Accounts to 31st December, 1884.
General Monszers ponies that have not been entered at this Moet- By Car of Director
1211|ing, to be ridden by residents of Banyaung- T. JACKSON, Hongkong. 28th January, 1865.
members of the Jockey Club, who hire never Chief Mansgar.
Tou a race in Hongkong ne China prior to this meeting; entch weights over 11th inst. distance Onca Bond; the ENTRANCE FEES ($3 EACH) to go to the Socoul Pony.
ENTRIES CLOSE to the CNX OF TNK COURSE, TO-DAY (WBONESDAY! the 18rb
F. J. H. TEIPP, instant.
c. a
1350
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Hongkong, 6th February, 1983 HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
the
TOTICE is hereby giron tant
REGISTER OF SHARES of this CORPORATION Will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 25th February Current, both days inclusive), during which period no Transfer of 15 Shures can be Registered
JEEN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY
The Undersigned, Arena for the bors Com-
12.All documents connected with the basi-pany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS on ness of the Savings Bank are exart from Stamp Duty.
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANE-
ING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Marager.
WITH Reference to the above, business will be commenced on the 1st May, 1884.
For the HONGKONG, AND SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manker. Hongkong, 26th April, 1894 @THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED. INCORPORATED IN LONDON on 1th July, 184 UNDER THE COMPANIES Aut 1888 w 1895.
CAPITAL £2,000,000 in 200,040 SHARES OF £10 EACH.
TH
LONDON BANKERS: UNION BANK OF LONDON, LIMITED. BATH OF SCOTLAND, LONDON,
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS:
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& U. At & Months Notice, 3 per Cent. par Anuum.
At 6 Montar Notice, 4par Ceut. per Anga At 12 Months Notine, 5 por dent. per Annam. Orriant Accounts kept on terms which may be learnt on application CLATMA on the ORIENTAL BATX CORPORATION FURCHASED
H. A. HERBERT. Manager. Hongkong, 15th September, 1884."
NOTICE.
Their Representatives in China--- Musers, JARDINE, MATHESON& Co.) Hongkong
SIEMSSEN & Co.
and
TANE, CRAWFOED & Co. Abangbai. Call attention to some of the items consigned ta thair care by this well-known Lužss:- CLARETS. Larose, Monton, St. Julien, de STILL HOOK.
CHAMPAGNE, Royal Wino, a supplied
to Her Majesty.
SHERRY, Setected White Seal and Am
These Sherries are also shipped in Jans. INVALIDS' POET WINE SCOTCH WHISKY, free from insel oil COGNAC, Four Stars, Three Stars, Two Stars Prices on applicatim to nither of theabove Firms.
کے
T-CLASS GODOWI's at per Cont. Nets pon Finitur per Annum.
NORTON & Co., Agents" Hongkong, 29th May, 1881.
THE
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK.
MANHATTAN
155 & 158. BROADWAT
Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the ahore Company are pre pared to take applications for LIFE INSUR ANCE at toĜnced rates.
PUSTÀU & Co..
General Agents. Hongkong, 1st August 1934.
JEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
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£11,879,944.
LIFE ASSURANCE ONLY. Parely toutual; all profits belong to Policy- holders and apportionals are made annually. STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDING
21ar DECEMBER, 1893. - Aonvaulated Funds Surplus over all liabilities and Reservo Fund accord- ing to valuation made by the Gorarament......... (Inenme for year 1833 ...
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ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION IN LIQUNDATION. LL HOLDERS of "NOTES of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORA TION (HONGKONG BRANCH)", ura horoby requested to prosent them to the LIQUIDATORS of the Bank, when they will be given in Exalango s Certißcats of the Vulgo of the Notes depositedl
C. SETON LINDSAY,
Rea. Manager, Department of the East.
£2,139,359.
£ 1717,599.
BIRLEY, DALRYMPLE & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong.
THE LONDON
ASSURANCE
INVORPORATED BY ROYAL CHASTER OF HIS MAJESTY KING GEOEGH THE FIRST.
...A.D. 1720.
BIE Undersigned having been appointed Agants for the above Corporatlan, ure prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Policies at current rates, payable either here, HOLDERS of Nores will be required to in Loudon, or at the principal Ferts of India, furnish to the Liquidators of the Bank, & China, and Anstralia.
FIEF DEPARTMENT. sohodule, in duplicate, giving the date of Iasan, Namber, sad amount of each Noto produced. Policies saned for long or short periods at
Forms of Schedule pay be hal, ca application ourrent rates. st the OFFICE of the ÓZIENTAL BANK CO NE OR GE 6.0 UL ETFORATOY, Queen's Road, Hongkong.
OHAMPAGNE.
PUSTAU & Co.,
Agente
Hengkang, 18th January, 1834.
NOTICES OF FIRMS.
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HONGKONG STEAM LAUNDRY..
COMPANY, LIMITED.
For the
OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR
0 1900 ORIENTAL BANK CORFURATION
By his Attornega
J. MELVILLE MÄTSON, →H. HOWARD TAYLOR. Hongkong, 4th August, 1884.-
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NOTICE RINTING or RVERY DESCRIPTION
AT THE DATLY. PRESS OFFICE,
THE Birnctors have appointed MR. E. C. PRINT
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HURLEY SECRETARY and Manager
of the Company from the 1st instant. 201
Communications should therefore to addressed Parlivalas attention is given at the Establish-
to him after this date., The Directors believe meat to COMMERCIAL and GENERAL JOs
that, ander the New Management, the grounds
of complaint heretofore existing will be removed,
Anıl that full satisfaction will be given to Supporters.
Hongkong, 9th February, 1885,
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PRINTING, every description of which in exorted IN THE BEST STYLE and at SUCH PRICE as will bear
TAROM This Data wo hare admitted Mr. FAVOURABLE COMPARISON
THOMAS KERE PARTEER in our↑
with
Firm
A. G. GORDON & Co, Bowrington Foundry. --- Hongkong, 1st January, 1895.
ANY IN THE EAST.
#DAILY PRESS OFETOE HOXAZONO
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By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
--Chief Manuger. Hongkong, 6th February, 1855.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
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THE SIXTEENTH ORDINARY AN- NUAL MEETING OF SHARE- HOLDERS in the above Company will be hold at the Offices of the Company, No 70's Road, at TWELVE O'CLOCK, NOOK, of SATUR. DAY, the 28th February instant, to receivɔ a Statement of Accounts to she 31st December, 1894, the Report of the General Managers, and to plect a Consulting Committee and Auditora.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED. from the 15th to the 28th day of February instant, both days inclusive.
JALDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Manager, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited. Hongkong, 6th February, 1885
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INSURANCES.
IVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY,
SARAWAK.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. THE Undermentional Farm, commencing from 1st July, 1885. whi by sold by Public Auction at the Curt House, Kuching, Sarawak, on the 1st April: 1685.
The Opium Farta for the Territory of Sarawak from Tanjong Data to uram river, inclusive.
The Gambling and Arrack Farms for the district of Sarawak Proper, viz: from Tanjang Data to Sadong river inolasiva.
For farther partisulars apply to the Ton'ble the Resident, Sarawak, or to Maeurs 3. T..
1234 JUBRETON & Co, Singapore: -
AM HING STYLTE, JUNR
TAYLOR, DHAPTE, and GENERAL OUTFITTER, Bost Materials and s Perfect Fit Gnaranteed
AT MODERATE PESCES. Dealer in CHINESE SIER of all kinds. PITH HATS, MATTING and BAMBOO BLONDE, Has always on hand very fins Selection
of various kinds of SILK GOODS AND EMBROIDERIES.. Wholesale Manufacturer of SILE COATS and
other Garments for Exportation. MANUFACTURER OF
Best Split and Every Kind of
KATTANE
ALSO RATTAN CHAIRS, COUCHES,. &. 62, Queen's ROAD CENTRAL, Fourth dour West from Pottinger Strast. [1070
NEW YEAR PRESENTS.
Hongkong, 12th February, 1885,
NERVOUS DEBILITY. A COLE GUARANTEETA
REC. WESTE NERVE sad BRAIN TREATMENT, a Garanteed Cars for Diseases of the Nervous System, such as Hysteria, Dizziness, Convulsions Fitz, Neuralgie, Hesdadin Wakefulness, Montat Depression, Premature Old Agevused by Exsossas Over Exertion of the Brain, ar Orer-Indulgence Insanity, sal lading to (resulting in Misery, Decay, and Death. The Remedy is Emment Presciption of an frazo the Physician, and has been tested and
therefore meone for yours with great the Proprietora have ng hasitation whatever in issuing a Written Guarantee of Cure or Money Refunded to Every Purchaser of Six Boxes. Back Bar contains One Month's Treatment, $1.25 BUL or 5 Botas (with Guarunton for 37.03. Sent Post Fres on recipt of P.0.0, by W. CRUIKSHANK, Cheri, SOLE AGENT, Hongkong.
For Livyr. Complaint and Drapapeis use [373 West's VEGETABLE LIVRE PILLS.
MAIL TABLES.
TURES of ENGLISH and PRENCH MA
Great Assortment of useful Presunde, CHOICE PORCELAIN WARE DINNER THE TABLE of ARRIVAL and Depar-
AND DESSERT SERVICES. HAND PAINTED Txa and BRBAEPAST SETK.
CURIOS, FURNITURE, &, &
CASSUMEHOY. Opposite City Hall
CHRISTMAS CAKES.
The Undersigned, as Agents for the abors 231 Company, ara propural from this date to GRANT POLICIES upon FIRST-CLASS RISKS CH te the extent of £15,000, at the Raducad Tariff Tistes.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
[14 Hongkong, th May 1891.'
GAME PIES,
AND ALL LUXURIES Can be obtained on application to the HONG.
TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE KONG HOTEL.
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
H. ST. CLAIR GREELEY. Kongkong, 22nd December, 1881.
st and from LONDON and HosakoNG with Anglo-Chinese Calendar can be had at 10 Cents esch or $1 per dozen.
Daily Pross" Qfico, 5th January, 188H
£1 TO £4per dag to be made by persona
of either sax, in their own localities, at work for us Naw business. All moet wit wonderful sucess, Auy one can do the work. Capital not required. We will start Fot. Outs worth 1 mailed "fres. The e- ployment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication realetes. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full partion- The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the aravo Company, are prepared to THE Undersigned have been appointed Soleure and instructions mailed free. Now is the
Agents for the Sale of their Goods i time don't delay. but write to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Currant Hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & R. TET. Address STINSON & Co. Portland, Maine,
NENT, Glasgow, and Mesars DAVID CONSAL & United States. SONG, Arbroath
Bates
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SIEMSSEN &–Ca, Agents. Hongkong, 16th November, 1872 TIKE MAN ON INSURANCE COM- PANT, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG, CAPITAL (STScI), $1,000.00),
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ARNOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January, 1867.
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ALGAR AND COMPANY
T. HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS,
RENTS COTECTED.
HROWN, JONES & CO., UNDERTAKERS,
MOURNING STATIONERY,
MONUMENTS ERECTED.
6. QUEEN'S ROAD EAST.
THE
DIRECTORY..
&o,
res
us at once.
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THE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
TELEPHONES
AND
TELEPHONE MATERIALS.
Of every description always on hand and for " sale at tho
CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE COMPANY, LU,
3. D. BISHOP, Manager. Telegraphic Address BYROP, Shanghai.
ORTLAND
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CEMENT
CEYLON HAND-BOOK AND PE WHITE BROS.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LUM BIN SANO, Esq. BAN HVP, Esq. YOW CHONG Fasa, Esq. CHAN LICHOT, Eeq. Q. Hot Cave, Esq.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES on
portory of Information regarding Coylen Policies isened for etme not orcesting £5,000, at any to all parts of the World,HIS Vonins, which forme s valuable Re-
payable at of its
Contbutory Dividends are payable to all and General Handbook thereto, is widely cir Contributora of Business, whether they are culated not only in the Island but throughout 11 Shareholders or ot
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
lat,redwed rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong. 26th July, 1872.
CALEDONIAN - FIRE AND LIFE.
INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1805.
ABC Undersigned baring heen appointed Agents for the above Company are pro parod to issus Policies of Insurance against Fire
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong. January, 1882.
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on the usual terms.
NOTICE.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- 1PANY, LIMITED,
Is prepared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS RISKS al fett per Annum, and other IN- GUEANCER at Caront Rates.
AGENCms at all the Tranty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Penang, and the Philippines.
Jas. B. COUGHTRIE," Scouter Hongkong, 27 March, 1883.
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WOO LIN YUEN, Sagetary
1929
HEAD OFFICE No. 2, Quesn'k Road West
Hongkong, 14th Marok, 1881.
PGNIL FIRE
OFFICE.
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SOLE AGENTS POS CHINA,
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.
[1118 Hongkong. 11th April 1883.
HAIPHONG
CALIXTE IMBERT, COMMISSION AGENT AND CARGO CONSIGNEE FOR IMPORT AND EXPORT,
the British Empire.
It includes a complete list of all the Coffee Coconut, Cinusinon, Tea, Sugar, and Cushions plaatsons in the Island, with fall particulars; slo Directories of all sections of the com
unity; a valuable body of Statistics, and much Will tertake Commissions for Firms in the useful General Information. It is indispensable Far East and receive Sample Consignments
all intelligent residents, or parties interested of Croods
Our
in the Colony.
PRICS OF THE VOLUMS: 8 Rapees rings to Chino (a big book) Rs. 14. g
Four Dollars will cover post and postage te China, Strain, das. Orders may be sent to Net per Annum Daly Pres" Oos, Hongkong.
The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICIES £INSURANCE against FIRE &t the following Rates:I On First-class European
Tenements
On Cosis..................
On First clars Godowns, & Merchandise stored therein.st/Not per Annum. at 1.Net per Aunum. On Petrolena in li-.
consed Godowns at 1, Noi per Annum. On First-class Chines's
Tenementet 2 Not per Annum. On Second-class Chinos
Tenements
HAIPHONG,
Communications in English and French.
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL: (1981-3THE Undersigned have REMOVED from
thuir Old Prequises to No. 52, THUS
MEERZA EBRAHIM & Co. Hongkong, 9th February, 1885.
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N ENGLISHMAN, of long experienc
in China, having soms leisure time, would
TEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. TERRACE. Corane, ASTHMA BRONCHITIS, DIFFICULTY of BREATHING Aro speedily cured by KEATING'S CovGH LOZENGES (20cognised and recommended by the Medioal baculty). No other remedy is half so effective. One Lozenge alone gives rebe girl to Undertake ACCOUNTANT or lief. They contain no Opiam, Murphia, nor any other WORK. Thoranzhir atisfactory re- at 2 Net per Annum violent drug, and may be taken by the most defereroce to present Employers and Others.
F. G., DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, licate. Opeur two at badtime ensures rest whos
Care of Offee of this Paper Agents for Phair Fire Office troubled by the throat. Sold by all Chemists,
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