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The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 2589
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
號九十三五千八第
日二十二月三年一十戆光
INTIMATIONS.
BANKS.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6μ¤, 1888.
"ONGKONG&SHANGHAIBANKING.
May 4 CHIUMPH, German atanmar, 674 1ANE, CRAWFORD HON CORPORATION.
Schuld, Kelang 2nd May, Pallot. WiLLED &Co
May 5, Paxan. British elor, 954, Houer- mann, Shanghai Zud May, General STEMY BEN. & Condon N April 4, ANAUYE, French str., 2,258. do to Marella, Marseilles 29th Marob, Naples 1st April, Fort Saul 6th: Sues th, Aden 13th, Colombo 29th, Singapore. 25th, and Saigon 291, Mails and GeneralMga BAGERTES MARITIMES!
May 5, AMATISTA, British ateamer, 522, Th
Hamlin, Teirantes 1st May, Amoy 3rd, and Bwatow 4th General--DOUGLAS LAPRATE
May 5, NAUTILUS, Austria gundest, H. Spetza-
lor, Manila 29th April
May 6, Tota, British steamer, 2,039, C: 10 a.
Day, London 18th Murch May 5, HUSTIGDON, British steamer, 1.464. James E. Whitburn, Cardiff 12th March, Coal-Barré ADMMARNA May 5, VORTIGEEN. British steamer, 976, J.
Brown, Saigon 30th April, Salt and Gene ral-ARNOLD, KARBERG & Co. May S. VENETIA, British steamer, 2.725 A B. Deniall, Shanghai 2nd May, Mails and Ge-
-P. MO. 8. N. C«,
May 5, DE BAX, British steamer, 1997, Loe, Shanghai 2nd Bay, Gestrul-Gran, Li
VINGSTON & Co.
May 5, ENION, Spanish schooner, 241, J. Fluned,
Mavila 26th April, coral-CHINESS.. May 5, BOHILLA, British steamer, 2.251, W.
Barratt, Boulay 18th March, and Singa poro 31st April, Mail and Genoral--P. & 0. 8. N. Có.
May 5, LING FENG, Chinese braiser, J. Farrow,
from Whampon."
May 5, Nisero, British steamer, 791, Wm.
Potts, from Whampoa, General-Sus
SEN & Co.
May 5, DUBURG, German steamer, 921, Schultz, Singapore 29th April, General.-Bus Bis & Ca
May 5 FERNTOFZEE, British steamer, 700, J. Kolly, Singapore 28th April, Sugar.—CHI-
**SJE.
CLEARANCES.
AT THE HARbour Master's OFFON, 5TH MAY.
Glenacon, British str., for Shanghai.. Signal, Gorman str, for Hoihow. Julieta, Spanish sir, for Amoy;
Kuongeang, British str., for Shanghai.
Maria, Gerinan str., for Marila.
Honelaue, British str., for Amoy.
Arongbui, Britisk str, for Bwatow. Namoa, British str., for Swatow.
"DEPARTURES.
May 5, PASIG, Spanish etc., for Manila. May, LaNO2, British str, for Baigon. May 5, BANLEDT, British str., for Yokoka. May 5, JULITTA, Spanieb str, for Amay. May 5, Kwongsang, British str...for Shanghai. May 5, MoxoxUT. British str, for Swatów. May 5, TREBRAN, British str., for Shanghai, May 5, PEEING, British str, for Shanghai.
PASSENGERS.
...," ARŽIVAD.
HOSIERS AND GENTLEMEN'S OUT FITTERS, have rosetted their NEW STOCK of pang SUMMER GOODS
UNDERSHIRTS & TANIS in bulu-urad, Sik Silk-Net, Balbriggan, Merizo Ganze, India Gauza Cheap Imitation Ganz,
other Cool Materials.
HALF-HOSE in Lisle Thread, Silk, Cotton, Sammer-Merino, and Csebuere
Barra ready made or to measure in Long Cloth, French Print, and Zephyr Cloth.
PAID-UP CAPITAL - REJEVE FYNN..... ERSERVE FOR EQUALIZATION-OF-
OF Pro-
DEVINENS
PEXITOAS
RESEVE LIABILITY
$7,500,000. 4,400,000. 400,000
7,500,000,
Count_by_DIRECTOS Chairman-Hoa. E. D. SASSOON.. Deputy Chairman-A. Molven, Esq.
12 E. Grison, Ha Dalrymple, Ess Hoppins, Eng. W. H. Forbes, Es SL. Groto, BC. Bottomley, Hisa
É. Xeon,
ོ༡༢༨ CHIEF MANAGER- Hongkong-TROMaa Jackson, B89;
HANDKERORCErs in tranch and Irish Carn: brics Special; New Printed Colored Centres
COLLARB The "Tauden" and other fashion | Hon. W. Kaawick able shapes.
Elastic and Silk Belts, Saddlors, and “ Gayo!”
Braces
Bathing Drawers and Druskės.
Lados Bathing Costumes, Now Teunis Jerseye.
Tennis Hata and Scarves.
NEW WOVEN CHOLERA BELTS for Ladies. NEW WOVEN CHOLERA BELTS for Gentle mon.
SCARVES and Ties in all the Newest Styles and Summer Textures-Linen Washing Scarfs, Printed Washing Ties Silk Washing Windsors and a variety of Now Shapes in made up Gravata.
STRAW HATE, FELT HATA, PITA TATS.
SUMMER CLOYES" in Coloured Sir and White Thread
English and French Summer Boots' and'. Shoes. Specialities Olie Moliere, Kid, White Canne Shoss at 82.50 per pair.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Cɔ.
[28 Hongkong. 16th April, 1881.
W
BEEWEE has just recived
£
John Bull to Max O'Kell. Statosman's Year Book, 1885.
Highways in China.
Sleomen's Torpedoes,
- The Colonial Parse with Sliding Pad for Dollar Notes.
New Skeleton Chit Cases.
New Stock of Faney Stationery, Mem. Books, Paises, Cigar Casos, Photo Albums,
Cholp Ready Rulod Account Books and Prizato Leigera
Mathomstiest Instruments, Calon Artist's Brushes.
NEW BOOTS AND SHOES. Men's Calf Oxford Shoes. Man's Patent Oxford Shoes, Mono-Kid Axford Shoes.
Courts.
Boxes,
MAVAGES.
Shanghai-Ewen Cameron; Esq. LONDON BANESES-LONDON & COURTT BANK.
HOXOXORG INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Doposit Account at the rate of
2 por cont, per Annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposits:---
For monthi per Cant. per Annum. For 6 months' 4 for Cont. per Annum. For-13-months 5 per Cout per uon....
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTHI CREDITS granted on approved Securities, and orory description of Banking and shags
Fusiness transnoted
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKŠON, Chiof Mi-nagar, Hoogkan. 28th February 1855.
NOTICE. DULES OF THE HONG KONG
SAVINGS BANK.
R
1-The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shangha Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong Baninors hours on week-days, 10 to 3 Saturdays, 10 to 1.
2.The Assets of the Rongkorg and Shang- hai Banking Corporation will form a direct Security for the repayment of suus deposited in
the above Bank.
3.Sums less than $1, or more than 8250 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than $1,500 in say one year.
4Deposits may be made on behalf of rela tions, of Trusts, do, in addition to the Do- positor's own account.
AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUCTION
THE Undersigned, has received fastructions
Tfrom Mosste BrissCEL & Co to Sell
by Public Auction, on
FRIDAY,
thi 6th May, 1835, Lt Noox, at Choir Offloa Godowna, Praya Caŋtral, BORS ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONDREN, Solved Ex Sternship Zatrā,
3 CHESTS. PERSIAN, MALWA and BENGAL OPICAL AN
All Moro Lous Damaged by Socrater. TEEMS OF SALE.Cash on Delivery, ta
GR. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, 3nd May, 1995.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
.
三興街
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP "ANADYR.”.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo Ter Steamships
就六月页英 降香
INTIMATIONS.
HONGKONG, CHINA.
WAR DEPARTMENT CONTRACT. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. ENDERS ́ore: invited from Persone desions of Contracting for the Perform
INVERTY.”,
"AND" MATAPAN from London and Antwerp, in connection with ance of VARIOUS WORKS required in the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their edustruction of Fortifications at and near the Goods, with the exception of Opiùm, Tróssure" LY-F-MOON PASS and SY-WAN HILL. and Valuables, are being landed and stored at The CONTRACT to be based on the War Į thtër riski at the Company's Godawis, whence Department Behedule of Prices for Artiñiver's
delivery may be obtained immediately after, Work, nirendy appliesble to the Station. [85% long,
The Printed Schedules with Torms of Con Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless tract and Form of Tender and any further intimation is received from the Consignées information pecsmmary or be obtained by before Noon TO-DAY, the 5th inst, requesting application to the GOVERNMENT STRZY it to be landed here.
Royal Engineer Office, Queen's Rocal, betwee Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the the Hours of 19 am and dr.x* Dator. Undoraigned.
THE Undersigned has received destructions
to Sell by Publis ázelion, of
SATURDAY,
the 9th May, 1893, at 2 P.M., at '.
No. 9, SHELLMT STATET, THE WHOLE US. THE HOUSEHOLD AND
OFFICE FURNITURE, ko.
Comprising BLACKWOOD MARBLE TOP CENTRE TABLE, SOFAS, CHAIRS, TABLES, MIRROR, CHANDELIER, PICTURES. CLOCKS & ORNAMENTS, BOOK CASES
BOOKS, DINING TABLE SIDE BOARD, UROCKERY, GLASS & PLATED WARE; BILVER WABE.
BEDSTEADS, WARDROBES, DAVENPORT.
OFTICE DESKS, TABLES, PAPER STAND, COPYING PRESS and STAND.
ONE MUSICAL BOX, ONE IRON SAFE, Two OPIUM SCALES and WEIGHTS & ONE FAIRBANK SCALE.
že..
&a
Se... CATALOUCES Will be issed. TERMS OF SALE-AS Customary:
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 4th May, 1885
A
INTIMATIONS.
PROSPECTUS
CHINESE IMPERIAL
GOVERNMENT
A Sum of Five DOLLARS will be charged for Good remaining unelaimed after TUES oach Copy of the Schedule, which will be a DAY, the 19th instant, at Noon, will befandel on returning the same elean and subject to rant and landing charges at 1 centaninjared, within one month of thedata of Essau. per package per diem.
Tendors to be addressed up to 12 crock, All Claims must be sent in to me. on or Nou, on THURSDAY, the 7th May. 1995, to before the 15th it, or they will not be the BENIOR COMMISSARIAT OFFICER, Hong recognized.
kong, súd mrked on the outside of the No Fire Insurance har doen efected.
Envelope TENDER POR WORK AT AND NEXE THE LYE Mon Pass”,
G. DE CHAMFEATX,
Agent. Hongkong, 1 May, 198
INDO-CHINA STEAM: NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.. FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE.
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THE Company's Steamakip
"TAISANG,”
having arrived from the above Ports, Consignes of Carge are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for Counter- [859 signature and to take intaediate delivery of
1835 DOLLAR LOAN.
IMPERIAL UTHORISED by the
GOVERNMENT OF CHINA And
their Goods.
The SECRETART OF STATE Fox Wan does not bind himent to accept the lowest or ans Tender':-
EDMOND WALKER,
Colonel,
Commanding Royal Engineer Royal Engineer Office...
Hongkong, 29th April-1883.
NOTICE.. EALED TENDERS will be received by the Undersigned until 2 o'clocE T.M. of MONDAY, the 18th instant, for the Construc tion of a BREAKWATER, HAULING CP
Cargo impeding the discharge, or remaining SLIP, STOREHOUSE, o, st the ROYAL NAVAL YARD, Kowloon, according to PLANS on board after i F... on THURSDAY, the which can be seen on application to the 7th instant, will be at once landet and stored Saravor at the Royal Bagineer Offices, from at Consignees? risk and azpenen.
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
General Managers.
Hongkong, 1th May, 1895.
[Pay
TOCONSIGNEESOFOPTIONALCARGO. EX 0.9.8. CO'S S.S. MENELAUS,” FROM LIVERPOOL
HIPPING Ordere must be obtained from the
Undersigned not later than the 10th inst shipment per steamer LAERTES."
BUTTERFIELD:&.SWIRE, Agents.
(833 Hongkong, 4th Bisy, 1885.
whom Specification, Bills of Quantities and Form of Tendera can be obtained.”
TENDERS should be addressed to the Naval Storekeeper, marked TENDER FOR BREA*- PATIN -
The right to reject the lowest or any Tender is restored.
W. H. LOBB, Navel Storekeeper.
[672
H. "Naval Yard,
Hongkong, 4th May, 1855. UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF
CANTON, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. FIRST INTERIM BONUS of TWENTY PER CENT. upon CONTRIBUTIONS for the year 1894 has This Day been declared.
ASKANIS may be had on application at the Office of the Society on and after MONDAY,
By Order of the Board,
Men's Kid Oxford Shoes with Clotły tops. Ladies' Blackbeaded Indoor Shoes.
-Perrons desirous of saving sums less than, Ladies' Handsome Evening Shoes. Ladies' French Walking Shoes.
a dollar may do so by atfixing clean ten-cent in, conformity with Descess Insed by the Black Satin Shoes Silk embroiderod
stampa to i form to be obtained at the Bank or TRUNG-LI TAMEN, or GENERAL FO- Men's Lawn Tennis Shoes plein soles. These at the Post Offs. When the form is presunted REIGN OFFICE, at PRING, and officially are the strongest and best Shoes for Concrete with teu clean stamps the depcaiter will be nommunicated to the CHARTERED BANK for
credited ore doler.
OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND UHINA, W. BREWER, Queen'e Road. 6.-Depenitors in the Savings Bank having HONGKONG, through the BRITISH LEGA- NEXT DOOR UNGKONG HOTEL. 125 $100 or more at their credit may at their option TION at PEKIN, bearing dates the 26th day
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. transfer the same to this Hongkong and Shang-of Dananibor, 1884, and 12th day of JeansT, ELLY & WAL BH'Shai Ranking Corporation on fixed deposit for 1885.
For DOLLARS 1,394,704.14 Hongkong'
(】ONSIGNERS per Company's Steamer NEW HOOKS.
12 months at 5 per cont. per ananu interest.
*MENELAUS? Modara Natal Tartics with Diagrams, 77-Deposita may be forwarded from the Currency Equivalent of TAELS 1,000,000 at are hereby notified that the Cargo is being dis Tort Book of Gunnery,
Forts by means of clean Hongkong Postage 7.1.1, in 2790 BONDS of Sa0 each, excepting.one charged into Craft, and landed at the Ghdowns Stamps of any values
for 3230.14, Hongkong Currency, bearing inter of the Undersigned; in both cases it will lie at the 18th instant, est at 8 per cent por scoom.
Consiguas risk. The Garge will be ready for delivery from Craft or Godown on and after the 5th May, 1885.
Groods undelivered after the 11th May, will be subject to Bub
K
Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Army. Boulgar's History of China, Val. IEL. **~~ Grace's Lessons in Oil Painting. Hongkong-Blue-Book, 1881.
Hongkong Administrative Reports, 1861 John Bull to Max O'Bell.
Colquhoun's Among the Shans.
Bird's Eye View of the Battle of Abu-Klas Collet's Practical aide for Compensation of
Compass without Busrings- Ferguson's Manual of Interactional Law Shaloton Telegraph Code, 15,000 words ruled
for privato Cadea,
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary--indered. Kate Greenaway's Language of Flowers, Life of Emerson, br. Oliver Wendel Holmes. Spon's Mechanics' Own Book Hospitalier's Electrician's, Pocket Bock. Gaboriear's Sansational Novels-Cheap Eids. ANTI-COCKROACH VARNISH, in Bottles, 50 cents Each.
8.-Interest at the rate of 34 per cont per annum will be allowed to Depositors on thaiz daily balances.
The CHEESE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT rantees the repayment of this Lean within three 9-Each Depositor will be appplied gratis years from the nineteenth day of January, 1885, with a Pare-Book which must be presented with and has pledged as security therefor and for the sack payment or withdrawal. Deporitars must payment of the interess the IMPERIAL MARI-. not makes any entries themselves in their Fas-TIME GASTONS REVENU of the Kwangtang Books, bot should send them to be written up or Canton Province, and further, hara mdo tho at least twice a yes, about the beginning of Bonds issued for the payment of this Loan re- January and beginning of July
-ceivable, if not taken up and paid ut duo date thereof, in payment of Customs duties, expert and import, throughout the Kwangtung of CAB ton Province, as appears by the following ar tract from the
་་་
..
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agata Hongkong, 4th May, 1885.
183$
A
N. J. EDE, Secretary,
[PROE $21 PER MON H
INTIMATIONS.
-
TO LET
TO. 5, WEST TERRACE Eutry from
Jana 1st. -Apply to}
1881
G. C. ANDERSON, 13, Prays Central Hongkong, 6th May, 1895.
BRITISH STEAMER ZAFIRD.”
E Undersiguel a prepared to receive offers for the Parchase of the abera Yousel, as she now lies stranded on FLAT ISLAND. A full Survey Report on the prosent position of the Vessel can be seen at our Office-
GILMAN & Co.,
Lloyds Agents,
· Hongkong, 8th May, 1885..
1922 NOTICE TO CREDITORS,
ALL Porous having CLAIMS against the lato MR JOHN GERRARD, some time First Clerk in the Registrar-General's Office at Hongkong, thereafter resiling at The Squara, Turriff. Aberdeenshire, and who died there an 25th. Eecember last, aro required to lodge the came with JAMES JAMESON Bolimitor, Bank House, Elgin, NB, ng Saliciter for the Deceased's Ezontor.
Figio, N-B, 20th March, 1995.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES-MESSAGERIES-
MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. THE Company's Steamship
"VOLGA,”
Captala Da Temple, will be despatched for
YOKOHAMA, TO-DAY, the 6th inst., it TERAM
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, 5th May, 1885, DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
TAIWANFOO.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND
Company's Caneloved Steamship
"AMATISTA,”
Captain Hamlin, will be despatchel for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 8th instant, at Day: LH
For Freight or Passage, apply to..
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK. & Co.
General Managers. Hongkong, 5th May, 1885.
[877 INDO-CHINA STEAL NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMNED FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA. THE Company's Steamship
TAISAN
ப
+
Captain Davies, will be despatched for the abofo Ports on SATURDAY, the 16th inst,"
THE 2.M,
This steamer has superior ürst alaus A. comomolation specially constructed to meet the roquirements of tropical climates.
Fer Fraight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers.
1878 Hongkong, 5th May, 1885. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
Hangkang, 5th May, 1885,
1873
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHALEHOLDERS. TOTICE is hereby given that on EXPEA. THE Steamship
ORDINARY MEETING or SHARE
"ARRATION APCAR” EOLDERS of the SOCIETY will be held at Captain A. B. Maclavist, will be despatched for
CALCUTTA
KONG SAVINGS BANK BUSINESS, bo forwarded the CHINESE art entored into batwcenbaring arrived from the abare Ports, Consignees Central Vietosia, Hongkong, on MONDAY the abure Ports un SATURDAY, the 10th
instant, at TREE ..
FROM LONDON, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE. 10-Covers containing Pass-Books, Register
He Steamship. ed Lottar containing Stamps or other Remit tanees, sad generally, correspondence as to the
GLENAVON
the BoorETY'S HEAD OFF, No. 15. Prags business of the Bank will, it marked ON HONG,
GOVERNMENT and the Cargo by her are hereby informed that the EiGETEEN day of May, 1885, at TULEE free of Postage or Registration Foos by the CHARTERED BANK of INDIA, AUSTRALIA and their Goods, with the exception of Opion, o'CLOCK in the AFTERNOO, when it is intended various British Post Offices in Bongkong and CHINA, viz: "In the event of the non-payment
are being handed at their risk into the Godowns to propose a resolution fin lieu of Article No. 30) China.
at dins date by the CHINESE IMPERIAL GO- 11Withdrawals may be made on demand, VERNMENT of any instalment of pricipal or of the Undersigned whence and/or from the for Subdividing the present Sharon and dealing
wharves or bouts delivóry may be obtained.
with the increased Capital in the Said Article but the personal attendance of the Depositer or terest, or of any part there, the Benda drawn
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless No. 30 mentioned, and ter providing for the! his only appointed Agent, and the production of und payable on that date and not paid shall there notion to the contrary be given before P. proportion to be credited es paid up on all there The best known Remedy for affectually pr his Pass Book are majessary.
upon hacmine and be payable and recolvable in TO-DAY, the 4th instaat. Por Amatista, ste, from Taiwanfoo, & venting the destruction of books by Cockroaches 12-All doonments connected with the busi-payment of Customs" duties nithar export or Mesa Larken, Rockmin, and Loo Fa Shang without injury to the binding. The disagreeableness of the Savings Bank are exempt from import, or both, at any part or places in the and 102 Chiness.
Kwanglung Prutines, and all Oilers of the Por P. & O str. Venelia: from Shangbai-sticky appeara common to Chinese Varniebes Stamp Duty.
is allogether absent in this capital proputation
IMPERIAL MARITIME Coscousshall be directed For Hongkong-Mors. A. P. McEwen, P. S.
and are horeby authorised to receive them for Judab, A. Clarice, Eddie, S. Lazrence and KELLY & WALSH. HONGKONG. 124
Le fali colao."
Per Triumph, str., from Kolung, Mr. Santos. Per Fertigers, str., from Stigon-43 Chinese. Per Peking, str, from Shanghai -Capt. Blowers, Messrs Corgstock and Kofoed, and 90 Chinese,
G. H. Dodwell and servint. For London vis Marsailles Ers. Dodwall, 5. children and. 2
TUITION.
amba, M. L. 11. Davidson and H. Polson, M. WILLIAM SWEETMAN, Ther
and 17
Per Anzdys, t, from Mersailles, &Mrs.
LANGUAGE, will be glad to receive
Further the IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS 77 OFFICERS at all the other TREATY Poste in China are charged to provide funds to meet all liabilities under and in connection with this
For the HongroNG AND SHANGHAI BANK
ING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chint Manager. Hangkang, 26th April 1834.
NEW ORIENTAL BANK
INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES
Acrs 1862 to 1883. - CAPITAL
£2,000,000 -IX 200,000 SHARES OF EID BACH.
PUPILS. Under his new system ME SWEET THE CORPORATION, LIMITED.
months
form
Kniffler, Mess. Pestalozzi, Wentworth and MAN can impart a fair knowledge of 40.7 Rogers, front: Marsailles. From Singapore European Language within the Mr. Grey and servant. From Saigon. Mesara. Arrangements neo now being made to Hugny and Maristang, And: 13 Chinese For DAY and EVENING CLASSEA Bhanghai-Mies Schlosser, Miss Bramati, Miss
MR. SWEETMAN undertakes Translations
י
in 80 Baropean Languages and ofers his Sex. Registered Oo, W, THREADNEEDLE STEENT,
vices as Intergaster...
Terms strictly moderato,
Apply to
COLLEGE CHAMBERS,
Wyndham Streak Hongkong, 30th April, 1983.
1645
LONDON
BRANCHES IN INDIA, JAPAN, CHIFA AND THE COLONIES,
LONDON BANKERS: '. THE UNION BANK OF LONDon, Limited THE BANK OF SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH. Lox DON, AND BRANCHES. RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS:
- *
de Molendor, Mrs Fhalborgs Bad 2 children, Mrs, de-Wellendorff, and 2 children Mr. and Mrs. Laumy, Messrs. Methy, Gordon and Branat from Marseilles. For Yokohioma Mesra. Palabelle, Weinschenk and Weale, from Marseilles. From Betavia —Mr. and Mrs, Bag-
Per Exion, sh, from Manila-Mr. T. Eera.
· Per F. & 0. str. Rohilly, for Hongkong --- From London.Comdr. Alleyne, Ur. and Mrs. Mather and family Mears E. Grout and Be thuna From Briculisż --Messra, Scott and J. Silverlook. From Venien-Mr. K. J. Mard.R. JOHN KENNEDY will be propared Froc Malta eldants saumontly, and 22 VCM, JONKA Community THIS officers sad-me From Pong Chin025 MORNING with prime AUSTRALLAN OR CURRENT DEPOSIT ACCOUNT & per For Shanghai.—From London—Mr. and Mr MUTTON, price from 14 to 16 Cante per 1, at Coat, per Anuum on the Dolly Balance,
CREDES GRANTED. REMITTANCES, EX Avenue
CHANCES, LOLEa, and every description, of Baaking Business transacted.
AUSTRALIAN MUTTON. LED AND DRESSED 3-AN- PIPERIENCED
ENGLISH-BUTCHER.
Batt, and Mr. A. J. Thompson. Fram Cal his 3gOP, No. 38, Central Market, Eastern satta Mossrs. John Evans and H. G. Falmon. For Yokohama,From Licidon-Mrs. James,
2 children and 2 servants, Mr. Bird, and the}-
Misses Feuron (2). From Singaporo,--Mr. P. De C. Tembyxs,
Per Duburg, str., from Bugapore →162 Chi-
DEPARTED, VOL.
Dose.
Per Kuongeang, se for Shanghai.—Mr. and *Mra R. C. Wilcox
BETORTS.
The German steamer Triumph raports. left Kelung on the 2nd. May, and had flue weather and light Northerly winds,
The British steamer. Vortigern ruporte loft
Business Hours from 6 A. 1. Hongkong, 28th April, 1885.
At-3 Months Notice, & per Cent, per Annum. At 6 Months' Notice. 4 per Cent.'per Aunum. At 12 Months' Notice, & por Cout, per Annum
129 Charms on the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION
PURCHASED.
H. A. HIEBERT Manager
AUSTRALIAN MEAT DEPOT CAPER KILLED AND DEEBAND BY-N EXFISIENCED ENGLISH BUTCHER.
ME JOHN KENNEDY OPEN the VI SHOP, No. 83. Central Marist, Eastern Avon, TO-DAY to supply the-community with prime AUSTRALIAN REEF.
Business Hours from GA.M. to 1. Hongkong. 23rd April, 1885.
1198
87
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, CHANCERY DIVISION,
Balgon on the 34th April, and had the weather THE CHA & JAPAN TELEPHONE PUcurt of Chancary made in the abare
and moderate S.E. winds throughout, -
· The British ́stemmer Amezketa reports loft Taiwanfoo on the 1st May, Amoy on the 3rd,
and Swatow on the 4th, and experieused light
N.E. winds and hazy weather throughout
Tha British steamer Felting reports loft Shanghal on the 2nd May, and had Sight Easter
COMPANY, LIMITED.
TELEPHONES-
Loa
instant, will be subject to rent,'-'
Cargo remaining undelivorad after the
Shares of the Stickaty, ale R-solutions for Amend 11thing Article No. 31. and for raising the number
No Fire Thearsace has been offooted Bills of Lading will he countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co Hongkong, 4th May, 1625.
NOTICE TO-CONSIGNEES.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE
NICE Steamship
The PRINCIPAL and INTEREST are payable in Hongkong. Tho Bonds are redeem- able at par within three years (1888) by three
"ARRATOÓN APCAR," yearly statuents, the frat of which will be luring arrived from the shore Parts, Cen PAYAble on the 18th January, 1880. The Bonds signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in will bear interest at the rate of 8 ̈par sout. par- their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for annum, payable yearly ageurling to the English countersignature and to take immediata dolirery Calendar, as par schedule herenta annexed, at of their goods from alongside. the Offen of the ORAKTERED BANK, of INDEA, Cargo impeding discharge will be at once AUSTRALIA and CHiNa at their current buying landed and stood at Consignees risk and ex- rate of exchange for demand bills on Hongkongponse.
The DRAWINGS will take place at the Consignees are hereby informed that all Olive of the said CHARTERET BANK" in Claims must be made immediately, is none will Hongkong three months pravipus to the tate of beenfartained after the 18th lustant. payment of each instalment, as giren in the Schedule, and the Bunda en drawn will be payable at par at the Offices of the said. CHARTERED BANE in Hongkong, after which date interest on the Bonds so drawn will ease.
کروں
SCHEDULE.
TAXLE OF DEAWING
to take place in the month of October in each year.
Azimut of ich Amvans of Interest
Faim of Farme
of Dewa Borde and Interil.
Drawing
parable yearly.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 4th May, 1885. 185
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEDS.
FROM LONDON, ANTWERP, PENANG AND SINGAPORE. THE Steamship
·BENLEDERE Capt. Farquhar, having arrived from the abys Porta Consignace of Cargo are hereby equated to ser in their Bills of Lading to the Under tigned for countersignature unữ to také1imis- 1886-January 18th, $465,000.00 $111,576.01 iato delivery of their Goods from alongside..
483,000.00 1887—Joonary 18th,-
74,876.01
Cargo impeding the discharge of the steamm -1988, January 12th 454,700.14
37.176.01 will be at under ianded and stored at-Corsi
risk and expense, and ne Fice Insurance will be $1394,2000-14 8221,128.03 affected.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA AND CHINA INVITE SEALED TENDERS
FOR THE SMALL UNALLOTTED BALANCE
IN THE MATTÉR OF THE ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
IN LIQUIDATION.
DURSUANT on Orilar of the High matter, the Oficial Liquidator has teen autho rized to pay a FIRST DIVIDEND of Fierr Carrs the DOLLAH to all CREDITORE-on their approved Chains received by him in of the above Loan at their Offens at Hongkong.
Shangbai, Yokohama, and Singapore, until Of every description always on hand and for London prior to the 20th November, 1884
HOLBEES OF NOTES cannot participate in Noon on the 23rd May, 1885, when the Tenders sale at the
A DEPOSIT of TEN-DOLLAes per cantum CHINA & JAPAN TELEFEONE COMPANY, Le 1ST DIVIDEND unless they have Deposited will be opsand.
the Notes in the hands of the Attorneys of the 08sal laquiister in Hongkong before the upon the ampant Tendered must qopooping each application, auch dugosit to be made by 134926th day of September, 1884.
All Deposit Raselpts, Bills of Exchange, chegas or on duined draft on a Bank in Horg
other Securities, 39th 1895
TELEPHONE MATERIALS,
ly wlad sad, ane weather to Ternabout: from Telegraphic Address
tharige till arrival variable wind-and. thick - wen- ther
Singapors on the 29th April, at 6 o'clock a.m. From Singapore, to lat. 19 N. light 8.E. and Kasterly wind from theseo to port N.E. and. Northerly wind and fine weather,
April--
AMOT SHIPPING.
ABRIVALO
20, Names, British str., from Tainsat
J. D. BISHOP, Mgr. Brevor, Shanghai-
"NOTICES OF FIRMS.
NOTICE
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on tò Japan unless notice to the contrary he given before Noos, on MONDAY, the 4th inst.
All Clions against the baner muit be pro- santed to the Undersigned or before the 11th instant, or they will not be rescgnised.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co
Agents. Hongkong, 2nd May, 1885 1858
"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS. FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON AND SINGAPORE. HE Steamship
haid m or before the 58th May, 16tted to be:
"DENBIGHSHIRE"
Richard Commander, loving extired from the
above Ports, Consignton of Cargo are hereby ine
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For Fright or Fussage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, BONE & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 6th May, 1895.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, is LIT. British Ship
NEW CITY," ·
of Shares that may be held, for providing for Bray, Master, will load here for the above the application of the Firet Call, for aliminating Tort, and will have quick despatch.
the Feu of One Dollar mentioned in Article No. 62, and altering Article No.-15 to meet sch wimination and for providing for the mode of Distributing the Assets in case of dissolution. Copies of the intended Raselations may be scen by any Sharnbolder at the Soainty'e Office et any time before the date of Mesting.
By Order of the Finard of Directors,
N. J. EDE Secretary
Hongkong, 5th May, 1886.
For Freight, apply to
Co
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkang. 6th May, 1985.. THE FIRST. SECOND AND LAST PORTRAITS OF GENERAL GORDON.
the GREAT interest cow attaches
portraits of the above deeply lamented F874 and flustrious Englishman. The first, we may state, was issued. in Ching, and in a resemblance of a Prinos, in English costume, inscribed un- Horncath in English **Colonel Gordon,” by way of expresque their sense of his worth.
Tho second portrait dates about eight years hack and comes from Egypt. It was used to de corate the life of Chiasso Gerdon," pablished early last year at the price of one penny. The statement so freely made of st that it is the 850 last takon is quite untrue. It is also untrus that a re-issue of it was taken at Khartoum by a Louden photographar, said to have opened a branch there last year. No later has been taken
mast,
R. R. 8. PINTO begs to inform the Public that he has Resumed his MUSIC, SINGING FIANO & VIOLAN LESSONS and roquests the Fatronage before accorded."
Attendance at PUPIL's residencs, and great patience taken with Juveniles.
TEENS VERY MODERATE. Address, Care of W. BREWER, Esq. Hongkong. 1st May, 1885.
NOTICE.
HE Umbraigned will not hold himself
this, the last, was taken at 32, High-street. Transactions and in MONEY, LOAN, without the Bigatures of LI POK SHAN, Southampton, at. tha Albambra Studio. The WONG KING NAM, and MA SAU SHAN, last taken are always to be had, in various sicos, and also the top of the SHOP'S SEAL. and at prices in accordance therewith. Ordere Henk gives Fetion that if he Purchase any should be sent direct to Adams and Scanlan, Goods, the Bill must be brought to the Shop to High-strest, Southampton. These portraits are be Stamped, and if any of his employés have fire specimens of the photographic art.-H.- Transactions with outaiders and in Money or shiro Advertiser, March 4th, 1885. Loan without the Stamp of the Baor's SEAL
FEICES
they will not be recognised. This notice is given 18. 2, as 6d, 78 63, 152, 95, £4, L5; £10 Efe sito. Photograph of the Chinese momo. with now in order to avoid disputes in future.
portrait and translation, 1 Khartoum letter, 90,
TELEGRAMS TO ALHAMBRA SOUTHAMPTON, 9897
WING CHEONG KUT SHOP. Hongkong, 20th April, 1895.
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PACIFIC MUTUAL LIEF IN BURANCE COMPANY OF CALI FORNIA
YOLO AND BENICIA MILLS, FLOUR
AND MEALS. ***** CALIFORNIA CANNED GOODS OF
WH. T. COLEMAN & Co. IRON MANTELS AND STOVES OF
MONTAGUE & Co.
A. HINZ,
Agent.
No. & DAguilar Street,
Hongkong, 9th March, 1885. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, OFFICE, LIMITED. NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS. BONUS of 15 PER CENT, upoù CONTRI- BUTIONS for the year 1884 has Tars WARRANTY be had on application at the above OFFICE on and after the 16th Proximo. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
General Agente, +, Canton Insurance Offee, Limited. Hongkong, 28th April, 1896..
1828
A HISTORY OF THE PAST DECADE IN THE FAR EAST..
The German steamer Dubory reports left POB AND EMBRT cure for Norge, indoors in most
DAY boon declared D
JB. WHITE & BRO S
be handed in before this dividend, will be paid.. DEFAULT in payment of any instalment at formed thist all Goods, with the exception of Opin NOLL. AGENT FOR CHINA,
All CREDITORS who have not already out in the doo isle will wonder all preview payments are being landed at their risk, into the Godowns HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. their Clima to the Official Liquidator in liable to forfeiture.
of the undersigned, at Wanchai, No. Behint London are requested to do to at me in accord BONDS BEAREE will be issued on Sith the premises known as Bine Buildings hedde Hongkong, th April 1888.
5534 Ame with the rolice given in Hongkong May, 1885, against allotment letter and on parando from the whares or boots delivery ung
Daily Press Newspaper on the 18th, 16th, and rent of the balance due du same, from which be obtained. 20th August, 1894, and in the Hongkong data the publia will recalve interest.
Optional cargo will be forwarded on anlas Government Casette on the 16th, 25rd and 30th IF NO ALLOTMENT la mods the deposit notice to the contrary he given before Roon, will be returned in fall; and if only a portion of August, 1884.
TODAY. Now is bereby given that the above the amount applied for is allotted the balance di Din ACANTOM and MACIÓ TEA NEW ORIENTALBANE CORFORATION, LIMITED, of the Roal Instalment INSPECTOR & GENERAL COMMISSION on and after the 17th. Instant, between the MERCHANT under the Style and Title of Hours of 10 am. and 3: P., (on Saturdaya E. W. MITchat. & Co.
from 10 A. x. te 1 r.x.), to the persons entitled, having regardonly to the Claims of which notice. 769 shall have boou receivel, and which have been
Budmitted
Dated the 13th day of April, 1885.
29, Cyclops, British str., from Hongkong.
23, Bolidor, British bark, from Newchwang:
.30, Fangh Balaugh, Ger.3-m.sch., from Chobe, HAVE. This Day. Established myself Dividend will be payable at the Office of the the deposit will be applied towards the payment have soft the Godowns and all Goods remaining-
30, Hongkong, British it-lah, from Thong
30, Diammate, British ate, from Hongkong.
30, Douglas, British air, from Hongkong.
May-
1, Hermann, German bark, fpem Cheloo,
Crader, British str, front Hongkong-
UEFARTYZÉS.
Aprile
28, Amatista, British str., for Taiwanfos 29, Celebes, Datch,str., for. Hoogkong, 29, Ingrahan, Greman ifr., for Tagszi,
29, Cyclops, British str, for Shangliai.
29, Seawo British str. for Shanghai.
29, Numica, Bettish atr., for Bentow. `-
80, Caroline, Norwegian bark, for Taiwaufos,
$), Douglas, British sim, for Fopehow,
EDWARD W. MITCHELL Canton, 10th April, 1895,
NOTIOR,
THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY ot-
Mr. JAMES - CAMPBELL WARD. LAW in our Firm Geass on at December 7684. Nat
TAIT & Co.
Amoy, 15th April, 1885,
779 7451
3. MELVILLE MATSON, H. HOWARD TAYLOR, Attorneys for the OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.
IN LIQUIDATION,
ALL TENDERS to bear upon the cofor TUNDER for CHINESE IMPERIAL GOVEEN- MENT DOLZAN LOAN DI 1885. mar
The CHARTERED BANK does not bind itself to accept say offer below par
THIS PROSPECTUS BT Form of Tunder can be obtained on application at the Offices of the CHARTERED BANK
For the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRÁLIA & CHINA,
Agents issuing the Lan
TÉL. WHITEHEAD,
Acting Manager. Hongkong, 25th April 1585.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods after the 7th inst, will be subject to rent. No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
"ADAMSON, DELL & C
Agents. 1883
WANTED. SITUATION by an active intelligat A YOUNG MAN (ENGLISH). Outperts pr
Hongkong, 1st May,
ferred.
[914
E.QP Apply, by letter, to
Office of this Pap Hourkoor, 8th March, 1835,
JUST PUBLISHED,
•
DEMY TO, pp. 163 CLOTH, $2.00.
NOTICE,
URING my Temporary Absences frun tire
DURING
holds my Power of Attorney, and will conduct the Business of the Hongkong Daily Press.
MR. G. COX will be Acting Editor of the above Paper,
E. CHATTERTON WILCOX. Hongkong, 5th May, 1885.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
YAN TAFlaving been NOTICE SHUM
adjudged a Bankrupt, trader a Pofition for Adjudication in Bankruptor, fled in the Supreme Court of Hongkong. on the 2nd day of July, 1884, Public Sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination and make application for bin Order of Discharge will be held before the Honourable Sir GroRon Pau LIPFO, Chief Justics of the said Court, at tho' Supreme Court House, Victoria aforesaid, on WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of May, 1885, at ELEVEN O'CLOCK in the FOBENOON of that day precisely,
ALTEED GABOOSE WISE, Esquire, in the Official Assignee in the Rankruptcy, and the EVENTS IN HONGKONG AND THE undersigned in the Solicitor, asking for the Bank-
rant. D" FAR BAST;
Dated this 17th day of April, 1995.
DANTELE CALDWELL,
187 ro 1894
Copious Arranged Chronologically, with INDEX by which the date of any event can bo | found at a glance
7200]
FIRES
Solicitor,
Acting in the Bankruptcy, 50 Queen's Road,
Forma "outplete registor of POLITICAL, COMMERCIAL BOOLAL OCCURRENCES, BRONZES WRECKS, BIPPING CASUALTIES, Trous, &
DAILY PRESS Ofoe, Wyndham Street. KELLY & WALSH, Queen's Road. W. BASTRE, Queen's Road, Honghong, 38th April, 1885.
CHOICE PORCELAIN WARE, DINNER ARD DESSEET SERVICES, HAND PAINTED TEA and BREAKFAST SETS. CURIOS, FURNITURE, &o, &0.
CASSUM BHOY, Opposito City Hall.