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The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 8617
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
號七十百六千八第
August 4, KONA BENO, British simmer. 660. E. Jones Langkok 19th July, Rine.-Yuss FAT HONG.
August 4, ELEKTRA, Austro-Hungarian str. 3,095, T. Mahoraich: Trieste 7th Juay and Singapore Sith July, General-AUSTRO- HUNGARIAN LLOYD S. N. Co. August 4, JAPAN, British steamer, 1865, I. s. Gardner, Calantta 19th July, Sand Heals 19th, Penang 25th, and Singuporo 29th, Opium and General-DAFTD, SASCON SONS & Cu.
August 4, WinGSANO, British steanor, 1,530, St. Croix, Caloutta við Straits 18th July, Opini and Cleneral.-JARDINE, MATHESON & Cn...
August 4, B. H. STERNKEN, German brig, 233,
Clas. Mayer, Singapore 1st July, Man-j ProveBark-MELCHERS & Co.
CLEARANCES.
AT THE HARBOUR MASTER's OFFICE..
4TH ÁNGUST.
6. D. Bryant, Aur bark, for Laila-------
Columbus, German ship, for Hoito. Signal, German sir, for Huihow.
Ingrahan, German str., for Saiger. Athol, British str., for Swatow.
ORPARTURÉS.
August 4, GUSNORCHY, British str., for London.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
Per Kong Beng; str., from Bangkok.--Mr.
Smith, and 20 Chinese.
Per Elektro, sir, from Trieste, &a-23) CH- muse, from BingAPORD.
Fe Wingsang, str. from Calcutta, &-180 Chinese, deck.
Per Japan, str., from Calcatta, &c.—Mrs. T. 8. Grdnor, Mr. and Mrs. P. Bagram, Messrs. D pourey, M. Z. Martin, E. Doujumin, and 394 Chinese, 19 Natives, and & Borogeanu, dosk. -
REPORTS,
The British steamer Wingsong raporis from Calcatta yi Suraits on the 18th July, and had
moderate monsoon.
INTIMATIONS.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 1886.
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The British steamer Japan reports left Cul- cutta on the 18th July, Sandheads on the 19th, and Singapore on the 20th. Experienced light 247 6.W. monsoon and line weather thongboat.
The British sauer Kong Heng reports left Bangkok or the 29th July, and had S. and S. W. winds, from light to froth and fine weather from Palo Obi to Ladrones; from thence to port hard squafla, hoavy rain, and dirty w sather.
July
SHANGHAI SHIPPING,
ARRIVALS.
24. Glamorganshire, British str., from N'soki. 29, Kiang-teen, Amr. str., from Ningpo.
23, Beusider, British str., from Nagaanki.
23, Hiroshima Mara, Jap. str., from Japan.
23. Cardiganshira, British ste, from N'saki.
23. Kindig man, Áme, sbr., from Hantow
23, Ningpo, British str., from Hongkou. 23 Kang-pai, Amt, str. from. Nowolwang.
23, Asalon, British str., feum. Hankow
24. Ichang, British str., from Ningpo
24. Feoksang, British str., from Hongkong,
4. Nanaing British str., from Foochow Ching-wo, British str., from London.
25, Kiaog-teen. American str., from Ningpo.
2. Shanghai, British str., from Houkow.
25, Whu-on, British er, from Shaipoo Roads.
25. Nowchwang, British str., from Tiouisia
26, Icheng, British str.. from Ningpc.
26, Hae-an, American str., from Tiantain.
26, Chibaya Mara, Jap: birk, from Kretzu
26, Hector, Britiah atr., Iron Liverpool
1, Benarty, British str. from Nagasaki.
26, Melbouran, French str., from Hongkong, 26. Sin Nanging, British str., from Tientsin.
26, Seanu, British str., from Amoy. 26, Frimangoet, French corr., from P'endores. 26. Taiwo, British str., from Haakow,
27, La Galissonniers, Fr. i.-c., from 'eadores.
97, lenears, British str., from London.
27, Amigo, German str., from Swatow.
97, Wanchow, British sir: from Tientsin.
27, Sea Swallow, British bark, from Nagasaki,
27, Vipere, French gibt., from Amøy,
27. Rory, British str, from Port Arthur, 27, Hasahin, Amr. str., from Sharp Pank 24 Kianyeyn, "At she frau fankow
Kiang-teen, American str., from Ningps. Cito, German fr., froin Troisin.
28, El Dorado, British str., from Beatain.
26, Chi-yman British str., from Taku.
23, Hover, Geruzan str., from Naguski.
28. Breconshire, British str. from Nagasaki.
29, Iobang, British str, from Ningpe
9. Banjo, Japanese gbt, from a cruise. 29, China, German, str, from Beatow. July-
DETARTORES.
Benelutha, British str., for Hankow.
23, Yoritomo Marn, Jap. str., for Kaelinotsu.
23 Taku, British str., for Chefoo
35, Tintin, British str., for Tientsin.
23. Feking, British str., for Hangkang.
26, Fidelo, German str, for Newchwang.
23. Glamorganshire, British str., for Wuhu.
23, Kiang-teen, American str., for Ningpo.
24, Baikal, Ru, str, for Wladivostock.
24 Chungking, British str, for Chefoo.
24, Glenorchy, British str., for London.
24, Hiduyoshi Mara, Jap. str., for K'notza.
24, Kowshing, British str., for Tientsia.
24, Pautah, American str., for Tientsin.
24 Yuon Wo British str., for Hankow.
24 Duburg, German str., for Tientsin.
24, Kung-pai, Amr. str., for Tientsin.
24, Ichung, British str. for Ningpo.
25, Klang yung, American xtr., for Hankow. 25, Yorkabire, British str., for New York. 25, Kaisar-i-Hiat British str., fer Hongkong.
Kinay-toen, American str. for Ningpa. Hiroshima Maru, Jap. str. for Nagasaki. 26, Ngankin, British str, for Hankow. 20, Ningpo, British sir, for Hongkong.
26. W. C. de Vries, British air, for Hankow.
20. Evang-ho, Danish bark, for Newchwang.
20, Nanzing. British str., for Foochem.
26. Fooksang, British stz., for Hongkong
26, Ascalon, British str., for London.
27, Lohang, British str., for Ningpo.
27, Ban-ja, Japanese g-bt., for a crise. 27, Whx-on, British air for Ships Heads.
23, Sio Nancing, British str., for Chefoo.
28, Nowohwang, British ., for Tientsin.
28, Kiang kwa, American str., for Hazkow.
28, Hao-un, American str., for Chefoo.
28, Diomed, British str., for Londen.
28, Wenchow, British, str., for Tientsin.
28, Kiang-teu, American str. for Ningpo.
28, Rambler, British sur..vos., for a cruise.
29, Amigo, German str., for Choo.
29, Bee-wo, British atr., for Amoy.
29, Shanghai, British str., for Hankow.
29, Sussex, British aty,, for Chinkjang.
29, Tehung, British str.. for Ningpo,
29, El Dorado, British str., for Tianlain.
29, Chi-yuen, British str., for Wuhu.
20, Rory, British str. for Tiitain,
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Deputy Chairsan-A. McIVER, Esq.
H. L. Dalrymplo, Esq.
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C. D. Buttomlay,
A. P. McKwan, Be
CHIEF MANADEE. Hongkong THOMAS JACEBON, Esq. MANAGER
Shangbai---EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-LONDOS & COUNTY BANK.
www.gma
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Deposit Ascannt at the rate of per cent par Annum on the daily balance. Oz Fixed Deposits
For
months 3 per Cont. por Annum. For 6 months 4 por Cont. por Annum. For 12 months 5 per Cent, for Annom. Local Bus DiscountRIJ,
CREDITH granted on approved Securities, and every desorption of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
DRAFTS granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan..
AUCTION
FURNITURE SALE.
INTIMATIONS.
三拜機
晚五月八英番香
NOTICES TO CONSIGNEES.
COMPANIA NAVIERA DE FILIPINASINDO CHINA
LAND, CRAWFORD & Oo, will Sell by BY Order of the Board of Directors the
Public Apelion,
THIS DAY
the 5th instant, at 3 o'clock г... at the Quarters of Mr. J. C. LYON, No. 1,
Polios 3tion, East Point,
THE WHOLE OF KIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Casprising CRETONNE COVERED CHAIRS and COTCHES, MIRROR PICTURES, TA- BLES, IRON BEDSTEAD with SITING MATTRESS, WARDROBES, WASHSTAND, SIDEBOARD, CHAIRS, &o, &e.
ALMO
A COTTAGE PLANO, A JINRICKSHA
TERMS as al.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Anotioneers. Hongkong, 4th August, 1885.
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INSURANCES.
CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Shareholders of the above Company as also those of the Unfrast, &o, Scrip of the Spanish SimaDES "Luzon," "Visayas," and “Estrella" andse the Angel Ortiz Čeninu to the late Firra of Mesars RICHAL ROBINBON & Co. are requested to attend a GENERAL MEETING to be held at the Offles of the Agonia, Mosero. MACLEOD & Co., Manila, at M., on the 26th day of August Proximo. The Object of the manting is special,
DUNN, MELBYE & Co.
COMPANIA NAVIERA DE FILIPINAS.
WITH the Obiect of Revising the
Share List of the above Compsuy sa alau the List of Haldors of the Usufrast, Berip. of the Spanish Steamerė "Visayas," and "Estrella" under the Angel Ortis Cession to the late Firm of Messrs. BARCHAL, ROBINSON & Co. Hanging Shareholdere are requested to communicato with the Undoraigned.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
DUNN, MELBYE & Co. Hongkong, 29th July, 1885.
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WE Undorsigned having been appointed
STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED, FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND
SINGAPORD
E Company's Steam.hip
"WINGSANG,"
having arrived from the above parts, Consignees of Cargo are hereby roquestad to mind jo their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge or rensining on board after the 10th instant; will ho at once landed and stared at Consignoes risk, and expense.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
General Managers. Hongkong, 4th August, 1885
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
FROM TRIESTE, ADEN, BOMBAY, CO. LOMBO, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE
THE Stoamahip
ELEKTRA." having arrived from the above Ports, Consigneer of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Oplan, are being landed risk the khown as The
1 Agetts for the abore Company are pro Bottled at the Springs of Hirazo, Province of Hongkong Wharf and Codorus, Watchal,
pared to issao Policies of Insurance against Fire on the umal torms.
AKNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong. January, 1982.
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GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Undersigned having been appolated To the above Company, are Prepared to QRANT TOLICIES against FIRE AND LIFE at Current Bates.
Hongkong, 1st April, 1885.
Sefu, our Osaka, JAPAN,
Bright sparkling and effervescent.-- Excellent alone or with Wine or Spirits, In Cases of 50 Pints." Analysis may be seen at the Office of the Undersigned,
NORTON & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, 18th July, 1895.
PUSTAU & Co.THE AMERICAN
T660
TRANSATLANTICFIREINSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undarcigned having been appointed Agents for the avere Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Agents.
Hongkong, 16th November, 1572.
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NORTA BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
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T
T. JACKSON, Chief Manager. Hongkong, 28th February 1825.
NOTICE.
ULES OF THE HONGKONG
SAVINGS BANK.
R
1-The business of the above Bank will be contacted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in
TVIE Undersigned, Agr
pany, are authorized to NSURE against FIRE at Current Rates.
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January 1892.
NEW YORK
Hongkong. Business hours on weekdays, 10 N
to 3; Saturdays, 10 to 1.
Sums less than 31, or more than $250 at one time will be received. No depositor
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UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL
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3-Depositors in the Savings Bank having 3100 or mora at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shang- ksi Banking operation on fired deposit for 12 months at 5 per cent, per annum interest.
-Interest at the rate of 3 per cent. per unpune will be allowed to Depositors on their daily balancos.
S-Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pass.Book, which must be presented with each payment or withdrawal Depositors must not make any entries theasàlves in their l'ass" Books, but should send them to be written up
16
INSURANCE
LIFE COMPANY.
LIFE ASSURANCE ONLY. Purely watu; all profits belong to Policy. hokiers and apportionments are made annually.
STATEMENT FOR YEAN INDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1889. Accumulated Funds Surplus over all liabiliti
and Reserve Fund accord ing to valuation made by the Government you Income for your 1863.
whence delivery may be obtained.
Consigrees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do s8.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all ulains aust be sent in to the undersigned BEFORE NOON, ON THS 10TH INSTANT, OR THEY WILL NOT BE RECOGNISED.
Na Fire Insurance has been effected, and any [1915. goods remaining in the Gedowns after the 10th
instant, will be subject to rent.
Q. BACHRACE, Agent. Hongkong, 4th August, 1885.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING BOMB.
[PRICE $21 PER MONU
INTIMATIONS.
WANTED.
SINGLE GENTLEMAN to Boann and
Lopos with a Privato Family. Apply to
W. A.,
Care of this Oleo.
Hongkong, 5th Angnet, 1995.
TO BE LET.
11420
Possession 1st September, 1885. THE DETACHED RESIDENCE kwa Terms Moderate.
Apply to
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"CRAIGENGGWER,"
Caius Road.
·HO KAL 16, Bank Buildings, Queen's Roai
Hongkong, 5th August, 1885.
NOTICE
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TO TRADESPEOPLE AND OTHERS.
this Garrison to CONTRACT DEBTS, TF the Public suffer the SOLDIERS in
such DEETS vill not be Discharged.
This applies to all NON-COMMISSIONET OFFICERS and PRIVATE SOLDIERS whether
layed by Departments or otherwise. By Order.
. W. F. DUNDONALD COCHRANE.
Major, Brigade Majer. Brigade Olice,
Hongkong, 3rd August, 1855.
(1414 SINGAPORE INSURANCE COMPANT,
TH
LIMITED.
desires by HIS Company
angaka MANAGER for the READ OFFICE At Singapore à Gentlemma with special knowledge of Fire Insurance Business. A preference will be giren to one who has also had expariezco of MARINE INSTRANOR.
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to
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THE
FROM SINGAPORE. PENANG, AND CALCUTTA, HE Steamship
E
THE CONVENIENCE 02
"JAPAN," CUSTOMERS, the Productions of the having arrived from the above Parks, Con- "CHINA SUGAR DEFINING CONTANT, LIMITED" signs of Cargo ure Leroby requested to send in can henceforward be obtained by RETAIL their BBs of Lading to the Undersigned for FOR CASH, at No. 3, T'ael Street, at the same countersignature and to take insedista delivery Pries us at the REFINERY; or Retail Orders of their goods from alongside,
pass.
Applications may be addressed to the Acting : Secretary, Exchange Buildings, Singapore, os
ADAMSON, BELL & Co..
Agents.
[1431 Hongkong, 5th August, 1835. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
TOTICE is hereby given that
ORDINARY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS
HALF-TEARLY
the
this Corporation will be held at the CITY HALL
will be delivered at addresses in town on appli. Cargo impeding discharge will be at once Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 24th day of enuts forwarding their monthly requirements larded and stored at Consignees risk and ex-Angust Current, at 3 O'CLOCK TM, for the in weiding direct to the Rofzery at East Point.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents. Loughong, 28th July, 1885.
NOTICE.
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THE STEAM LAJECE "MORNING STAR" is always available for PICTO PARTIES, TOWING Case Bours, &c., by giving half an hour's notice.
For Partien lars apply to
DORABJEE NOWKOJEE,
Victoria Hotel
[1263 Hongkong, 8th July, 1885. £11,379,044 THE HONGKONG HAIR DRESSING
SALOON. HONDRONA HOTEL BUILDINGS.
£ 2,139,339.
LADIES' HAIR DRESSING
Consignees are hereby informed, that all Claims must be made immediately a nono will he entertained after the 13th instant.
DAVID SA880ON, SONS & Co.
Agents. Shanghal, 4th August, 1895. TOCONSIGNEESOF OPTIONAL CARGO
purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of. Directors together with aStatement of Accounts to 30th June, 1865.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 5th August, 1555. [1420
[1432 HONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE is hereby
the given that REGISTERS or SHARES of the
EX 0.8.S. CO.'S 8.3. "SARPEDON,"
FROM LIVERPOOL. CHIPPING Orders must be obtained from the Undersigned not later than the 8th inst., for shipment per steamer "TELEMACHUS.“ BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 4th August: 1885. [1386
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
ONSIGNEES per Company's Steumar
"SARPEDON,"
£2,717,595. A. SALOON is attarbed to this Establish are hereby notified that the Cargo is being dis-
C. SETON LINDSAY.
Kas. Manager, Department of the Baste
BIRLEY, DALRYMPLE&Co.,
Agosta, Hongkong.
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at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and beginning of July.
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CHINA TRADERS INSURANGE COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE
-Correspondence as to the brainéss of the
ment, und Ladies are respectfully invited to charged into Craft, and/or landed at the Go give it a trial. Every estiafuction is guaranteed downs of the Undersigned; in both cases it will
Hongkong, Sth May, 1885.
1824Tio al Consiguous risk. The Cargo will be rondy for delivery from Craft or Godown on and after the 4th inst.
AFE
Bank if marked GM HONGKONG SAVINGS BANE THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE CA Bust offers in Hongkong and Chins.
is forwarded free by the various
COMPANY, ESTABLITUD 1825:
Subsisting Assurances
$ A Í G O N.
DE SINGAPORE
KEPT BY
NOOR KHAN. AT THE CORNER OF
but the personal attendance of the Depositor or Annual Revenue...
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All Liquor of Best Quality Do ... 93,881 BREAKFAST, DINNER AND LUNCH
£20,467.582}
To be had at a Moment's Notice. is duly appointed Agent, and the production of
BILLIARD ROOM," English Patent Table with Pooksts, only one in
his Pan-Bonk ara necessary,
For the HONGONG AND SHANGRA BANK
ING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Managar.
Hongkong, 8th May, 1885.
INSURANCES.
10.
The Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong for the above Company are prepared to receive proposals for LIFE 488URANCE,
Policies will be issued immediately on (893 Acouptance of Risks by the Board of Directors
in Shanghai.
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED.
THE Undorsigued having been appointed
· Agents_for_the abors Company, are pre- pared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, at current
T NINETEENTH ORDINARY MEETING OF SILAREHOLDERS is the aber Company will be held at the Hadates Offos, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 10th Argust, at 4 o'uzoor FX, for the pur- pose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Ascounts to 30th April last. and of declaring dividends.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
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THE BORNEO CO, LIMITED. Bongkang. 30th Jun, 1885.
CHNGARORE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED,
HEAD OFFICE-ŠINGAPORE,
We are praparail to GEANT POLICIES against FIRE on mul Terms at Current Kates. All CoAmIBUTORE of Dasiness whether Shareholders or not are sutilled to Share in 1860 the BONUS.
ARNHOLD, KAEBERG & Co. Hongkong, 5th November, 1883.
NOTICE.
will be CLOSED from the 28th instant to theTHE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- 10th Proximo, both days inclusive.
By Order,
W. H. RAY, Jecrotary. Hongkong, 20th July, 1895.
11326 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
HALF-YEARLY
PANY, LIMITED.
Is prepared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS RISKS at nett per kanam, and other In BURANCES at Current Rates.
AuDNCIES at all the Treaty Ports of Caina and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Penang,
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
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Hongkong, July, 1885.
THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED BY KOYAL QUAZTER OF HIS NAJESTY KING CEORGE THE FIRST. A.D. 1720.
WE Undersigned, having bean appointed
S. AIGON
FURNISHED BED ROOMS. ENGLISH HOUSE ESTABLISH SU JANUART, 1884. English and Frunok interpreter for foreign
Travellers and Passengers.
1328
MUTUAL LIFE IN
Goods undelivered after the 70th instant, will be subject to Rent.
BUTTERFIELD & WIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 4th August, 1885.
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEKIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS PC ITE FRANCAIS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. ▼ONSIGNED8 of the fellowing Cargo are to the routed to and in their Bigh of Lind requested Bills Inding take immediate delivery. This Cargo har besa
lauded and stored at their risk and expense.
No Fire Lasarance has been affected.
TSURANCE COMPANY OF CALI&&C NO EX BAGHALTER kete, Order
FORNIA.
YOLO AND BENICIA MILLS="FLOUR
AND MEALS.
CALIFORNIA CANNED GOODS OF
WM. T. COLEMAN & Co. IRON MANTELS AND STOVES OF
MONTAGUE & Co.
A. HINZ,
Agent.
No. 4, D'Aguilar Street,
Hongkong, 9th March, 1885.
[520
FONG, PHOTOGRAPHER.
STUDIO, ICE HOUSE LANE, BEHIND NEW Oriental Bank, Hongkong.
Ene B LARGER, CHOICя, and more COMPLETE COLLECTION of VIEWS, than any other
from Marociles.
Corporation will be CLOSED from the 30th to the 24th August Current both days inclusive), during which period No TRANSFER OF SHARES can be Registered.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager:- Hongkong, 5th August, 1885.
1433
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for CHECO, TIENTSIN, NEWCHWANO, ITAN- How and Ports on the YangtÜZE.J THE Company's Steamship
"FOOKSANG". Captain Hogg, will h› Zospatehod s abov TODAY, the 5th instrat, at Four P.M.
For Fraight or Pasanga, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co..
General Manag↑ ER.
|1429 Hongkong. 5th August, 1885.
FOR BANGKOK DIRECT.
THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM
THE Company's Steamer
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE
"DANUBE,”.
Captain J. Newton, will be despatched for the
et TWỠ F.M. G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, 31st July, 1885.
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND-MACAOf STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLERS.
abave Port TO-MORROW, the th instant,
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
YUEN TAT HONG,
Agents.
[1423 Hongkong, 4th August, 1893.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY
THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 7 PERHE Company's Steamship
CERT, or 25.25 PER SHARE, declared at
the ORDINARY HAZP-TEARLY RETING, of
* DIAMANTE,”
SHAREHOLDERS held This Day, will be payable Captain Stack, will be despatched for the above at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING Port TO-MORROW, the 6th instant, at Five CORPORATION cu and afte. TOMORROW P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to (Saturday), the 1st August.
Shareholders are requested to apply as the
in the Empire, tho Coptos of which are mulyor of the Company for WARRANTH to be purchased at his Silic or Mast
By Order of the Board of Directors,
and the Philippines, JAB. B. COUGHTRIE,1 Agents for the shore Corporation, are WALSH's Store
Secretary.
Bongkang, 27th March, 1889.
HENIX
FIRE
THEGRINARY STANDHOLDERS PR
708%
prepared to grant Insurances se follows:-
MARINE DEPARTMENT. OFFICE. Policies at ourrent rates, payable sithor here,
in London, or at the principal Parts of ladia, China, and Australia. will be held in the Offices of the Company No. The Undersigned are now prepared to 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 17th GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against August, at 3.30 F... for the purpose of receiving FIRE at the following Eater:-
the Report of the Directors, and a Bateraent of On First-class European Accounts to 30th June, 1885.
Tenements
The TRANSFER BOOKE of the Company | On Fi-at-olass Godowns, will be CLOSED from the 3rd to 17th August, both days inclusive.
By Orlor of the Board of Directora
D. GILLIES, Secretary.
[182
Hongkong, 22nd July, 1885.
NOTICES OF FIRMS.
NOTICE.
THE Business of the FIRM of A. A. DE TOS Coat Meess, will be con tinued sa heretofore ander the managemant of Mr. F.A. DA CRUZ, who is again duly | anthorised to Sign the Frex par procuration.
For A. A. DE MELLŰ & Co.
BARONESS » CORÇAL, Administratrix of the late BAXON DO CEECAL'S
Estate.
[1271 Macao, 9th July, 1985.
NOTICE.
WE HAVE THIS DAY Esteblished: a
29, Cristoforo Colombo, It. ent., for Nagnaski.Hoihow, 1st August, 1895.
$1407
BRANCH of our Fiat Pakboi.
A. SCHOMBURG & Co.
“OCCIDENTAL AND URIENTAL" STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
URING my absence from Hongkong Mr. C. D. HARMAN wil sot- sa AGENT of Anchises (3) Shanghai. Jaue 20 this Company at this Port
VESSELS ABRIVED IN EVROPE FROM PORTS
IN CHINA, Japan, and Manila, (Por last Mail's Advice.)
John C. Munro.....HoghongJune 20
Pax..
Hongking
BRONZE.S.
June-20-
CHOICE PORCELAIN WARE, DINNER AND DESSERT SERVICES,- Hand Painted Tes and BeɛAKFAST BETS. CURIOS, FURNITURE, &o, &c.
CASSÚMBHOY; ** Opposite City. Hail.
231
D
Y. E. FOSTER Agent Hongkong, 30th July, 1885
PACIFIO MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
1393
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Felicles issnet for long or short periods at current rates.
LIFE DEPARTMENT:
/ Net por Annum. Polielos issued for sums not exceeding $5,000,
at reduced rates-
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co. Hongkong, 26th July, 1972
&Marchandise stored therein
at
Nat per Anna.
On Coala
...at1
Net per Anaum.
On Pétrolen in K-
f11
ASSURANCE CORPORATION (LIFE).
Deed Gotowns.51% Net por Anuum.ONDON On First-class Chinese
Tenomcnts ......at 2 Not por Annum.
On Second olam Chinese
Tenements
...at 2å */, Nat per Åvxum. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agoute for Phoenix Fire Office. Bongkong, 5th August, 1881.
115
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
THE Undersigned, AGETS for the above
Company, are prepared to GRANT IN SUBANCES to the extent of 965,000, en frat- class riška at current ratos.
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 27th March, 1876.
10
THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HerGKONG,
· CAPITAL (SUBSCRIBER), $1,000,000,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
LVM BIN SANG, ER. N Hur, Esq. YOW CHONG Pewo; Esq. CRAN LI CHOY, Esq. Q. Hoi CRUNE, ES
The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, payable at any of its Agencies
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributora of Business, whether any are
WOO LIN TUEN, Secretary,
DUBING uy beenes from Hongkong Mr. Shareholders or not.
HABMAN will ask as ÄÖZÚT of this Company at this Fyrt..
P. E. FOSTER,
Hongkong, 9th July, 168,
Agent
11394
HEAD OFFICE, No. 2 Queen's Bond West,
Fongkong, 14th March, 1881..
15482
REDUCTION OF EASTERN RATES.
Policies issued on the SPOT for any sum up
to £5,000. Examples- AGs 30. WITH PROFITS.£8.14.6 per cent. 30...... WITHOUT PROFITS £3.6 per cent.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO., Agents. Hongkong, lat July, 1885.
[1218
THE SCOTTISH UNION & NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
IVORY MINIATURES of Superior Excellenco under careful and High Finish, painted Sapervision.
INSTANTANEOTS VIEWR, GROUPs and POL-IN FRATTR of different sizes taken dally. [47
VHG Unlesigned have boon appointed Sole Agents for the Bale of their Goods in Hongkong and China by Moasre. J. & F. TEN- NEST, Glasgow, and Mesurs. DAVID CORSąn & Sons, Arbroath.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January, 1867.
[3410
RUSSELL & Co,
General Manager. Hongkong, 4th Augast, 1885.
1490
QUBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SHANGHAI via AMOY.. Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for Nisero, CHEFOO, NEWCHWANG, TIENESIN, HANKOW, and Posrs on the YANGER.
THE Company's Steamship.
T. ARNOLD,
Secretary. Hongkong, 31st July, 1888.
THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF SIE HARRY SMITH PARKES, Knight Companion of the Most Honourable, Order of the Bath, Knight Grand Cross of the lost Distinguished Order of SAINT
SARPEDON," MICHEL and SAINT GEDOR, lately Her Captain Chrimes, will be despatched as above Britannia Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary on FRIDAY, the 7th inst, at DAYLIGHT.
For Freight or Passage, apply to and Minister Plenipotentiary to His
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Agents. Majesty the Emperor of China, Deceased.
[1396 Hongkong, 5th August, 1835. [20OTICE is hereby given that all Persone having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of the said Sir HARRY SMITH PARKES, who died in Teking, to the Empire of China, on the 22nd day of March, 1885. and Latters of Administra- tion to whose Estate were granted by the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Probate Jurisdiction, to the Undersigned, ons of the Excentos Bamed in the Will of the Docessed, are hereby required to send in writing to the Undersigned, on or before the Set day of October. 1885, the fall Particulare of their Claims or Demanda.
TALGAR AND COMPANY.
HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS,
BENTS COLLECTED. BROWN, JONES & CO. UNDERTAKERS, MOURNING STATIONERY, &c., MONUMENTE ERECTED.
6 QUEEN'S ROAD EAST.,
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Á HISTORY OF THE PAST DECADE IN THE FAR EAST,
E'
N
And Noxion is hereby aled given that as soon
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VĨA SUEZ CANAL.
HE Company's Stemuship
THE
"HECTOR," Captain Batt, will be despatobed as above on SATURDAY, the 9th inst.
-
For Freighs or Passugu, apply to
_BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE Agents.
1995 Hongkong, 5th August, 1685.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY.
as possible after the expiration of the poriod shove mentioned, the Undersigned will proceed (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates to distribute the Assets of the said Bir HARRY for NINGPO. CREPOO, NEWCHWANG, TIENTSIN, SMITH PARKES. Devesel, argongst the
HANKOW and Porce on the YaserSZE),
JUST PUBLISHED, DEMY 80. pp. 168, CLOTH, 82.00. VENTS IN HONGKONG AND THE
FAR EAST, HD Undersigned, Agents i the Lute
1875 TO 1884, Company, are authorised to INSURE against FIRE at Current Raise.
Chronologically, Arranged
with Copious parties entitled thereto, having regard only to THE Company's Steamship STOLTERFOHT & HIRST. INDEX, by which the date of any event can be the Claims of which be shall then hare hed
Notine and that be will not be liable for the Captain Jones will be despatched as abors Hongkong, 14th November, 1884.
For a complate register of PorTICAL Asts or any part thereof so distributed to any on TUESDAY, the 11th inst. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877. COMMERCIAL and SOCIAL OCCURRENCES, he shall not have had Notice at the time of the WRECKE SHIPPING CASUALTIES. FIRES. Typhoons, do.
IN HAMBURG. -
(1284 found at a glanes.
THE Undersigned, Agents of the theon. Company, are Prepared to ACCEPT RISKS at Current Rates.
FUSTAU & Co. Agents. Hongkong, 18th January, 1884
UN
(195
F1REO FFI © K.
The Undersigned are prepared from this date to GRANT POLICIES.against FTRE at the Rednoel Tariff Rates to the extent of $50,000 on First-class Rinks.
"LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Agents: Bun Fire Oco, Hongkong 12th May, 1981..
119
|
DAILY PRESB Olice, Wyndham Streek KELLY & WALSH, Queen's Road,
W. BizWER, Queen's Road. · Honging, 29th April, 1885.
NOTICE.
UN PIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY. The Undersigned, Agents for the above Cem- pany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS on FIRST-CLASS QUDowns ut à per Cent. Natt pre- | minim por AnnREL
NORTON & Go Agenta. Hongkong, 20th May, 1881.
[
Person or Persons, of whoma Claim or Claims
distribution.
"TELEMACHUS,”
For Eight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & San
Hongkong, 4th An
All Fazons INDEBTED to the Estate are requested to make imediate Payment to tho Undersigned
FOR
THE
Dated in Hongkong, the 18th day of July, 1885.
W. KESWICK. 1001
DECAUVILLE'S: PATENT: PORTABLE, RAILWAYS, ROLLING STOCK, AND” BRIDGES.
ESTIMATES, and full Particulars may TLLUSTRATED. CATALOGUES,
be had on application to
BIRLEY, DALRYMFLE & Co.,
Sole Ageuta Hongkong, 11th July, 1885.