ention. Fow telegraphic line exist, the laying of whvor formidable.
The rendezvous ang tao is for exchange of New Year cougraniabious was not so unmanusful es could have been wished owing to the nasty dust-storm which get all the morning, not only spoiling the ice for sailing but munking it dis- Rethi to go and of doors, Still a gool un Judies and gentlemen did mpuár to the rink, and - it is alension which we hope will be followed every ear, as it saves much time ta valters, al meases then laditis from the duty of remesi 1. ing a home during the daylight hours.
The old style Christmas was eb-brated as qui on the distat by our Russian friends, when may conrratulations were exchanged, and Christmas Trees furished laden with a proft sing of plant drita. No section of our cou munity is more popular than the Russian, and hey are individually as kind and wavehearted tand en offer residents of the settlement And it eternal pleasure do assist in any way at their sosád olivervang. On New Year's day, which fil the 13th intiaalitis are in the Habit of vig Hing the Russian families, and great ly enjoy their cake and wine for the saze of the if these fade hands, which offer these kens of kimlorss. We are afraid to think at the commuity w uld be without the Ras sians, to whom we wish health, huppinnas, and pissperity.—Chiange Tímea,
TONQUIN
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INSURANCES.
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY „AT BAMBUNG.
12
THE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 1887.
FOR SALE. CHURCH ORGAN FOR SALE.
* BURTH.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
CALCUTTA,
THE TRUITOES of ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,TRE Steamship OFFERS for the PURCHASE of the existing
Hengkong, rá propared to reviv ORGAN in that CATEDRAL
This instrumant was built by BarcaSON & Co, Fanton, in 1860, and has thron Armals, 21 octaves of pests and 29 stops toclading a das 16 Root Open Ciapason food).
E Undersigned. Azure for the above Company, are prepared to GRANT IN- SURANCHS to the extent of $65,000, on first. else risks at ourront rates.
MELCHERS & Co Itongkong, 27th March, 1976.
RANSATLANTIC FIRETNSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBUR17. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to The Undersigned, having been appointed
The Trusses will take down the Organ, but ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Carpentracking and removal must be effected by the Itatoe
Purchaser. STRMESEN & Co..
Agents.
To Organ was rebuilt and renovated in 1876, when New Stops wora addað, and s Tramulent.
An Organ Auilder will shortly arrive in Hong- kong with the NEW CATEDRAL ORGAN. and Hongkong, Wit. November, 1872 11 intending Pursha ora might arrpage will him
ŒNIX FIRE OFFICEs to exceling the instrument.
Apply t the
The Under-igsed are now propared to GHANTPOLICING INSURANCIS against FIRE at the following Rates:—— On First-dise Kuropean
Tenements
at Net per Anpam.
..
On Birst-clura Godowns, Merchandise starai therein
.at 4. et per Annoin. ......1% et per Anunn On Coals On Patrole -
Ronsed Goletina 13. Not por Annum. On First-class Chinoso chotend tons of goods have arrived at: Tenements at 2 Net por Auman Heiphone from: Franen for the Hanoi exhibi-On Second-Clusst hineso tinu.
Tunements
3 at 21 Net Annua DOUGLAS LAPRAIKO.
Again for Phoenix Fire Offico. Hongkong. 5th August, 1881.
Italiau penisone Rapido arrived at Hi- photo the 22nd start and was to leave for Saigon after a stag
dars,
We read in the tour d'Haiphong that the approaches to that park as improved, so that the largest vessar's wil is able to get p the depth of water being six to tu miros ut low
6540.
Further experi ne of the Bed Itiver gons to show, it is of little value as a comin-rcial
The Corrie d'iphong, in usta o reita zes that the Bed Bee Skontā be from en to Fan-kat, in order to afford an endles for the Yn trule. The voyage be the Host Ricer, om couemporary ways, derpin this to five days, an t the junk making is heat,oped every annen to destruction on the rocks Ro
evely on salt junks left Hanoi for Taokai thres of which were wrecked in the attempt to pass a ripid.
- A latter from Topcane in the d'azzriar delfi. wrong states that a force is to ho seat fremm Cochin China to assist in the pacification of Chuyo. The fores will consist of 1200 native Volunteers and two wompanies of Marius In- fantry is ticipated that with these troops soting in eoneer with the Aaunite troops the caughign will as start as was that of Binh- thaan. Xuan-day is to replace Quinhon as the port of call for the vessels ei tha Messageries] Maritimes. The Government ofens have alrvaly heen transforro Xumn-day will be a more faremale just for the true. Tho tolugraph Bus to Fai-Ene was destroyed almost as soon as it was completed, the port ving been unt down and the wire cut about every ten nitres.
Fur other mail news ace Supplerent.
INSURANCES
NOTICE.
DEEN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
The Undersigned, Agents for the above 'ou pay ura prepired to ACCEPT RISKS on IRST-CLASS Godowns at è per Cent. Nett pre miau per Annam.
NORTON & Co, Agouts. Hongkong, Bith May, 1881. AMICABLE INSURANCE OFFI E, LIMITED.
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(OF CALCUTTAL THE Undersigned are prepared to GANT POLICIES on MARINE RISKS at Gere i Bates.
GIBB LIVING TON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 7th September, 1996: [17 ENIE MAN ON INSURANCE COM- PANY LIMITSD.
{{EAD OFFICE-Ho grota. CAPITAL SCBSCRIBED). $1.000.000.
ROAD OF DIRECTORS. AD SIN SANG.. Eng. Bas Arr, E-1 Yow CroNG PNO, Esq. Ona's Dr Cnoj Esq. Hoi Cuess, B.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES ON ARIN RIFES to all parts of the World. myabi at ang of its Agencies,
..£8,466,527
STANDARD LIFE OFFICE. INVESTED FUNDS. ENDOWYENT ASSUR
AFÓR POLICTEER
SOURED PAYMENT
POLICIES
RE REMENTAR
POLICIES
2911
SECRETARY. ST. JOHN's CATHEDRAL,
Hongkong.
JUST RECEIVED.
UARANTEED to very best Quality
GRANT GENEVER OF GIN in Car of One Dozen or less, Wailo Crystal Glass Bottles, Key Brand
"ARRATOON AFCAR,” Captain A. H. Mactavis, will be despatelind for the above Ports TO-DAY, the lut
For Freight.or Pasapo, apply to February, at Tante est.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Tungkong, 28th January, 1887. 1229 DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
-
TRE
FOR AMOY AND TAMSUI. HE impuls Stonship.
"FOKIEN." Captain. Wyllia, will be dospatahod for the above - Parta TO-DAY, the let February
at THREN P.M.
For Freight or Pasage apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.. General Managers. Hongkong, 29th January, 1897.
FOR SHANGHAI.
THE Stenwalip
TH
28
VESSELS ON THE BERTH,
OCCIDENTAL ANDORIENTAL STEAM
SHIP COMPANY,
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN. THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA," AND-EUROPE; VIA
AND
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
STNAMER
THE Stamship "GABLIC" will he despatches For San Francisco, i Yoko har on TURSDAY, the 1st February
et THUCE FLY.
VESSELS ON THE BERTA.
V. 3. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAILSTEAMSHIPCOMPANY.
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT TOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
"HE U. S. Mail Stoamer "CITY OF 1. NEW YORK," will be despatcher for San Francisco, via Yokohama on BATURDAY, the 12th February, at TRED P. taking Passengers and Freight for Jupon, the Unite States ared Europe.
Through Bill of Lading frsued for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United Statas, via Overland Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Car tral and South America, by the
Connection being rats at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai wul Japan Ports. address in full: and saras will be received at the
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to [ Company's and connecting Steamors.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England Company's fee until Five .. the day ps-France, and Germany by all trans-Atlauti lip viene to sailing:
Steatriers.co RETURN PASSAGES.-Passengers, who have RETTIRN PARRA-Pussongora. Tho have paid full fare, ro-embarking at Sas Francisco paid fall fare, re-ombarking at San Francisco for China or Japan or vice nr) within six for China or Japan (or vica new within mi menths, will be allowed a dispunt of fenmonths, will be allowed a discount of 30% from Retira Fare: if re-sharking within one year, Return Face: if reembarking within one year; an allowsare at 10 still be made from Return an allowance of 10%, will be made from Return Farm Pro-Paid Return Passage Ordara, avail. Fare. Pre-paid Return Pange Orders, avail- "AMOY,"
able for one year, will be issued at a Discountable for one year, will he ismed at a Disesunt Captain R. Kehler, will be despatched for the of 25 1. Fem Beturn Fats. These allowance of 25 from Koturn Fare. These allowancer GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS, CART. abore Fort TO-DAY, the 1st February, at a not mely to through fares from Chine and do not apply to through fares from China and
FOGH PR2
Japan to Hurope. |Japan to Brivope.
Freight will be received on board until 4.7.3. For Freight or Passage, amply to
Consular invoing to i
any Care des SIPMSSEN & Co.
cisco should be the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages | timorito Porki bayard Sha Hongkong. 31st January, 187.
247snut to the Cogmatyny accessed to will be recivert at the Oleo katil 5 PM me | The Collectie of Cons, S. Fino, day; all Parel Packages should be marked to
For Further information na to Fright address in full value of name is required.
Consule Invoices to accompany Cargo or Passire, apply to the Agency of the Com-dustined to Torts beyond San Francisco should be sent to tho Company's Officer in Sealed Encedpis addressed to the Collector of Cusjons at Sa Francioni
Also, GENEVER in Stone Bottles PONZE BITTERS.
RIDGES, SHOT. &c., &c. &c
The BrstNG UP SHAOBACCO from Nelle, (Rottenham.)
3. FINEPKET,
15
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Are granted undug liberal conditions na regards Rates, Non- and Revival forfeitare, Surender
VERY cility is afforded for despatch of Bus Premiums moderate. Proposal Forns on apisation.
THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED. Agents, Hongkong Hongkong, 29th April 1986. 12050-0
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRA
ASSURANCE COMPANY
91, & 23, Patti ter Street!
FOR SALE.
HAMPAGNE MONOPOLT"
-E
SICK & Co- MONOPOLE RAD SEAL medium dry).
Dow RD FOIL See"(dry). 17% GOLD FOLL "Daydream dryp.
QARLÖWITZ &
Co..
Sale Agents for Tapaine C, Rarsis, For Hoaghong China, and the East. Hongkong, let July, 185.
!1294
GUN FOR SALE
Undersigned having been appointed DOUBLE BAR ELLED CENTRAL Agenta for the above Company, are prepared to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE AND LIFE at Current Rates.
PUNTAT & Bongkong, 1st April, 1883.
N. MIU
PONG PROTOGRAPHER Hrs just naded to bis COLLECTION
of VIEWS NEW CENES and Thots.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LINITED)
FOR SWATOW. MOY, AND FOOCHOW [pany. No. 501, Queen's Rond Contral.
CD. HARMAN, Agent. | #EVE Coursay's Stramship
Wongkong, 124 January, 1887-
" NAMÒA," Captain Focook, will be despafoked for the alos Parts TO-MGRHOW, the 2nd Feb, at DAYLIGHT
For Thight or Badge, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
al Managers.
Hongkong. 9 January, 1887. [24
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. SIDAN ROI SINGAPORE, DENANG. COLOMBO, BIMAL, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISL & TRIESTE.
Madras, Persian (FLLY. BLACK SHAY LEVANT & ADRIATIC PORTS)
FIRE BREE H LOADING SHOT GUN. 12 Bre. Patent Brunch Action rebound(Taking Cargo at thigh rates to CAUTIA, ing Locks, in Leather Casa, with Lending Toolą and a null quantity of Ammunition Cost! $125 when new, and is now in condition equal to
To be had a bargain for 850, Apply
new.
Company's Shanship.
POSEIDON,"
Captain 65. Donci»l, wil be despatched as above 262 - TỔ-MORROW, the 2nd Felinary, 1887, al
NOON.
Harkoog,
Care of Daily Press Office. ud Jauuary, 187.
FOR SALE.
* ZUR
GERMAN BEGR
of NATIVE TT58, copies of wh chore obtainableDRAULI
in bis Kradio m'ubMessrs. KELLY & WALSH'S.
Ivory MATURES of Superise Quality mil
of Excellent mn High Finish, PERNAYLNT ENLATORMENTS of P'uorcs, and Vrows and reproductions of the same un Paper, Cours, or Opat.
INSTANTANEOUS TIEWS, GLOTTa and Mini TRAITS are taken in any state of the weather, and all Permanent Proceased, are executed ou Moderate Terms.
STUDIO-ICE HOUSE LANE.
A RIFFITHS
PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS,
B
KIEL,
Exca
$8 per Case of 4 Cazon quartu
EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co
Solo Agents, Ilongkong and China, Hongkong, 4th November, 1856.
FOR SALE.
[02
A
1887
FOR THE DESK,
of Hongke, and Ports, Are the Newest and Best pabiskal have the |greatest degree of permanency and are moderati
price.
SPECIAL. EXCELLENCE
iu VORY MINIATURES, En argoments and i reproductions.
STUDIO, 1. DUDDELL STREET.
4
STEA FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAIT), MALIYA GIBRALTAR. BRINDISI ANCONA VENICE, PLYMOUTH, ANDLONDON. AIRO, ROMBAY, MADRAS CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA, N.B.-CARGO CAN BE TAREN ON THROUGH BILL OF LADING POR BATAVIA, PERSIAN Guy Pouts, MARSEILLER TRIESTE HAM BUKG-NELYORK, NA BOSTON LANG.
SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH.
Far further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agenty of the Company, No. 504, Queen's Road Central
O. D. HARMAN, Agent. (Tonekeng, 24th January, 1887.
FOR VICTORIA (V.I.)- THE 93 A II. American Ship
ENOS 90TLE"
·
TO BE LET.
MOUNT KELLETT.
TO LET FURNISHED.
GOUR-Teunis Court attached. THE FIVE ROOMED HOUSE BAN-
For Particulare, apply to
MEBBR. BIBD & PALMER,
Architects. Hongkong, 25th January, 1887.
T
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TO LET. With Immediate Occupation. NDE COMMODIOUS PREMISES known ns the P. & O. OLD OFFICE lately in the occupation of the HorosoNG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
For Further Particulars, apply to the Finder. Águed
E. L. WOODIN, Acting Superintendert
Hongkong, 23rd Novesabor, TO LET. D00MS IN "COLLEGH CHAMBERS."
No. 16. HOLLYWOOD ROAD, Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 30th July, 1386.
DE
TO BE LFT.
144
142
ETATCHEO HOT, Benkar end,
5 Ronma. GODOWNS, Praya Enst
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS.
Hongkong, 9th December. 1886.
· TO LET.
ROOMS in CLUE, CHAMMERS
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAURAIK & Co.
[43 Hongkong, at February, 1583
TO BE LET. Possession on the 1st Janaury. 1987. THE PREMISES Dow occupied by Mesars. MELCHERS & Co. ou Prays and Pedder Street. The First and Second Floors will be let in Flats, Single Rooms or in suita as Offices.
The GROUND FLOOR which has hitherto
Y. T. Soak. Master, will load hero and will been compied by Wars. BrackHLAD & Co. have quick despatch.
For Freight, ply to
MELOWERS & CG" Hongkong, 21st January, 1987.
STORE will als be let complote, or sub- divided-to-akut-thu-sequirumanda
FOR PORTLAND) (OREGON.)
E PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship MALWA Capinta . W. A TIE 5/8 L. LI. Am. Bark
Her Majesty's Malls, will be despatched from This for LONDON VIA BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL on TUESDAY, the fat February, at FOUR P
Cargo will be tanaived on board butll For Further Partalas regaling Freight Trt Parosis and Spate (Gold) at the and Pasange, apply to the Agroney of the Confes and Tet AM, on the day of waiting. pany, Praya Central.
O. BACHRACH,
Agent.
Hongkong. 19th January, 1587.
(2073H
FOR HAIPHONG. Steamship
[s
"SARTHEL Portonu, Master, wil be despatched for the NGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR.soare Post on the 3rd February, at Darient
For Fraight ar Pastage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Cu.
A grote Fengkeng, 3ls: Jaquary, 1982.
245
In RED AND BLAGE,
In RED IMITATION. MOROCCO CAEB.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR.
KELLY & WALSH, W Brewer, Lane, CRAWFORD & Co.
FOR SALE.
S. HEIDSIECK'S
$1........... per ease of 1, doren quarts.
-------- per case of dozen pils. PACÊ DUB018 & 10% CLARET, ·FAND VIN LROTULLE. $25 ........... . ... por caso of 1 dozen gaurts.
LIRE CHATEAU BAROSH
CHAMPAGNE, 1880 WHITE SEAL.
[640]
S
UTLER PALMER S
ESTABLISHED IN 195,
0.
OF LONDON, BORDEAUX, CALCUTTA. BOMBAY, MADRAS, LAHORE, KURRAPHER, NO. Aře represented in China by
Messes. JARDINÉ, MATHESON & On..
SIEMBRE
LANEORD & Co & by
H. E. BRAND. & Un. in Japan..... Sabjoined are some of the item cousigned by
these well-known Shippers SPIRITS.
ontebatory Dividende payable to all COGNAC--The popular "Star" quality and
Barri ders or not.
Con ribulon Business, whether they ar
WOO LEN THEN. *Secretary.
HEAD OFFICE,
No 2. Queen's Bend Wort
Hongkong, i March, 188).
NOTICE
-----
best
|COGNAC--The well-known "* Star" quality. WHISKY SCOTCB, in Heart Shaped Bottles,
speciality.
WHISKY SCOTCH. in Ordinary battles. The "Glenlivet" Whisky in round bo tlos. [1781 The Square bettie" Whisky of Napier John
HINA FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY LIMITED.
& promed ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS El Kat & not per Anuux, and other IN- sur ses at Curioni Rates.
seres at all Treasty Ports of China and Japan and at...... oro, saigon, Penang.
and the Philippines.
Jas
Hongkong, 27th March, 2
DUGHTRIE, cretary.
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NORTH BRITISH AND MERANITLE INSURANCE COMPANY. Vadersigned, Agenda of the above Com- ay, are authorized to INSURE against
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1882.
FILE at Corrent Rates.
CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 185.
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TE Tadarised having be appointed Agents for the above Company are pre- pered to issue Policies of Insurance against Fire Bu ibe usah terms.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Ca
(997
Hongkong, January, 1882.
IN HAMBURG.
FIRE INSURAN ' COMPANY, OF 1877.
stone's
„The Colchanted ** CARLTON”—11 years el! WHISKY IRI H. the best releted, very fine. NB-All the above Spirits are of vellent quality, and are recommend
WINES.
For Invalide me, PORT & SHERRY-Vory Superior and reliable. AMOROSO, MANZA NILLA. PALE DRY SHERRY, grushed by Blue, Black, and White Svala Charming Wives. Suit all tastes. CLARET, . Mouton. Larose. B. Estephe, Mudeo in Quarta & Pints Need no retom- mendation. For Prices apply to either of the above Firms macked *
|2107
TIMBER.
WE Undersigned, Agents for Mesere. E. B. ABRAHAMSON &Co., Sandakan, British North Bornee, are now prepared to srbilt for inspection Samples of hard and soft TIMBERS suitable for Wharves, Building and General purposes.
GIER, LIVINGSTON & Co., ̄ Agrents. Hongkong. 2nd November, 1886.
THE
HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF, GODOWN, AND CARGO. BOAT COMPANY.
Į HIS Company will racire STEAMERS
SAILING Vress:ta alongside
$B $14
per ease of 1 dozen quarts per case of 2 dozen pints. PONTET CANMT!
$0.50 ....... per ease of 1 dozen quaris,
PALMER MARQAUX,"
$750
per enso of 1 dozen. quarts. per se o dozen pints. LOR ONT
........... per en so of 1 docon quarts JOIN WALKER & SONS" OLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY. Spir case of 1 dagen botfles.
ALSO.
CUTLER PALMER & Cus
WINES AND SPIRITS.
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1834.
FOR SALE.
AT NUOLE ALE PRICES.
ACCONE'S SHERRY, PORT. ✪ CLAVETS, CHAMPAGNE. BUCKS, BURGUNDY BRANDY, WHISKIES, LE. STOUT. MACHINERY, LAWN MOWERS. SALES, BICYCLES. PAINE OILS, TARNISLI
Apply to
119
W. G. BUMPHREYS & Co.
Bank Buildings. Hengkong. st Jarnery, 1869.
QUARE
BOTTLE WHISKY NAPIER JORNITOST'S BLEND,
Superb Quality, CUTLER, PALMER.'S SELECT, ON.
Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Hongkong
MAIL TABLES.
2)
MAIL TABLES
1887
1887
MAIL TABLES.
TOW READY
AFL
TABLES
FOR 1887.
1887
Showing Date of DEPARTURE of the WHALVS at KOWLOON Land, and Store Exaus ad FRENCH MAILS from HONG * Onde sig el Agents of the abero GENKBAL CARGO in ITRST CLASS, GRANITE KONE, ut then anticipated ARRIVALS in LONDON,
Company, are Prepare to ACCEPT GOLOwns at 30 Cent, por ton weight vr RISKS it Current Rates.
and the Dates of RETURN DESPATCHES; and measurement, including Suver Days Free containing as a similar Tuble regarding Straga
Wafage for Crat nuder 375 fest ..800 00) over 375 fout...$75 00
PUSTAT & Co.,
177
Agsvarts.
Heugkang, 18th January, 1884. THE LONDON ASSURANCE and also Undariaka tha le-shiponert, derary into Craft alongside the bares, or at any of INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF HIS
the principal receiving plaços um this sido at 3 at MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST.
8 Cents por package. A.D. 1790.
THE Undarsignat karing bean appointed Agents for the above Corporation, are propared to gruat. Jasorances as follows:—-
MARINE DEPARTENT
FERRY.
One of the Company's Sicare Launcher will Roo Daily (Sundays included) stailing pune- tually from Pedder's Wharf and the Company's Wharf at Kowloon, and convey, Passangers to Policies at curent rates, payable either here, and fro FREE OF CHARGE.
Dondon, or at the principal Ports of India,
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Cabs, sed Australia,
Policy inund for long or short periods at
current rates. -
LIFE DEPARTMENT
Policies weed for sums not sxcoading £3,000,
at reduced ratia,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
Hongkong, 18th July, 1872.
THE LATEST ADVANCE IN LIFE
INSURANCE.
THE NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S
YEAR DIVIDEND
POLICY
THIS Policy seenranto the Jasared the option
of terminating his Insurango at the end of
LEAVIN KOWLOON at 615 AM, 7.15. 7.45. 8.15, 900, 10, 11.00, 1900 1.00 PM, 2.00, 300 400 500 600 700 and s
LEAVES HONGKONG.
6.30 AM, 7.00, 7.90, 800, 8.30, $30, W.30
PARCEL POST and
ALMANAC FOR 1997.
On Paper Cents each, or One Dollar per Dozen. Cu Cardboard 30 Cents cach
Also
ANGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR On Cardboard 30 Cents. "Daily Press" Diflog
Hongkong, 11th January, 1887, .OSEPH GILLOFT
STEEL PENS.
Gern
MEDAL
1130, 18:30 F.. 1.80, 2.30, 3.37, 4.30, 533.
6.30, 13.00. 1290.
For Further Taritentars, &c.,
Apply to
W. KERFOOT HUGHES, Axenty Pedder's Street, Hongkong, 3th May, 1880.
F
Ο
E
UN DRAPERS, HOSTERS HABERDASHERS,"
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avy 5 Year period, and receiving for his Polly & MILLINERS, TAILORS AND
If death pear, the call amount of the Potter will
pid thineediately on proof of death, together
ha Mortuary Dividend of 59 per Cent, of all remiere teesived during the 5 Year period in See deti arag hagan
E E
DRESSMAKERS.
&
8
PAKIS, 1873 Sold by all Stationers and Dealers. 1948 ANI B TENNENTS ALE
FOR ER DAVID CORSAR & SONS'
Merchant Mary Navy Boiled Long Flax Crown ARNHOLO, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 11 May, 1800. —
CANVAS.
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you want JAPANESE GOODS at
Rasonable Prices
Go to CASSUMEBOY'S STORE, BEACONSFIELD). ÅKCAVE,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON FTA SURZ CANAL. THE Company's Samastip
"DEUCALION,"
Captain Asquith, wil be despatched us above
THURSDAY, the 3rd February. For Freight or Pasage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents
1131 Hunghong 27th Jujasry, 187.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA DIA NAGA SAKI AND KOBR.
¡Passing through the INLAND SEAL THE D. &O. 3. 4 Co's Stenship
"TUBET."
will leave for the more places on FRIDAY, the 4th February, at DAYLIGHT.
RL WOODIN,
Acting Superintendent. Bongbong, 21st Jinary, 1887.
OCEAN STEAISHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI,
| (Taking Cargo and Pazengers at through rates for NINGYO. CHERO NEWCHWANE TIENTSIN HANKOW and Potrs ou the YANOTSZE).
UE Company's Steamship
"ACHILLES."
Captain Anderson, vill ha despatched as above
SATURDAY, the 5th February, For Freighs or Puence, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 28th Junary, 1887.
FOR LONDON LABUEZ CANAL. HE Steamship
TH
"GIENGYLE,"
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be trau»
1
| 198
"COLOMA.” C. M. Noyas. Master, will icad here and will kive quick despatch.
For Fraight, apply to
MALCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 21 Dovember, 1896..
FOR HAMBURG, DIRECT.
shipped as Colombe Terry Care THE 3/3 L 11 format Bark
for London will be conveyed via Bombay without trunaliipment, arriving one week later van by the ordinary Rivet wonta vis Colombo.
For feither particılars regarding FERT Pasak apply. In the PENINSULA. K CLIENTAL STAR NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Offer, Hongkonse
The Contents and Value of Parkagos MẸO YA- quired to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly requested to not the fores and conditions of the Company's
Black Bills of Lading.
E. L. WOODIN,
Acting Superintendent Hongkong. nd Fanuary, 1987.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
it
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, BRINDISI, ANTWERP. BREMEN, AND HAMBURG PORTS IN TUE LEVANTE BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS,
A1.90,
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BAL- TIMORE NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
THE COMPANY'S STEAMRES WILL CATL A
SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASERNG AND LUGGAGE.
N.B. CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGÆ BILLS or Lacing for THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN RUSSIA..
ON MONDAY the 21-é day of February
1897, at Noos, the Company's Stamp "NURNBERG," Captan Bordrow, with MAILS, PASSENGERS. SPECIE, and CARGO, will invs this Port as above
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noov, Cargo will be possivel on Bosed until 4 PM. Specio and Purcely until 3 P., on the 29th of Fobrancy, 1887. Parents are not to be sent or 227 Boned: they must be left at the Agency's Ozel
Contents and Value of Packages as required.
Accammedation The Steamer has spl and carries a Doctor an
Lincy can be wasbed on Pd. For Further Protiòulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 26th January, 1987,
Captain Donaldson, vil be despatched as al an on or about the Sch off'sirmary,
This Steamer has superior Accommcitatioa for Passouga
Et dries Dostor and Stewardess.
For Freight or Pevage opply to
JARDINE, MAŤÍESON & Co. Hongkong 26th hamry 1857.
(219
NAVIGAZIONE GONERALE ITALIANA (FLORIC & RUBAPTNO UNITED COMPANIES).
rless,
COMPAGNIE DUS MESSAGERIES YARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, DATAVIA, CO LOMBO. ADEN, SUEZ. SAID, MEDITERRANEAN. AND
RACK SEA PORTS. MARSEILLES, AND PONTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA; A130,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE,PEJANG.DOMDAY. ADENPORT
STEZ, "PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, LEGIORN, AND GENOA. (Taking Cargo through rates to MADRAS. PERSIAN GULA Bagban, all MEDITED. RANBAN, AFLATI and LEVANTINE PORTS; ALENAVIMO, ODESSA, and MAB- SEILLES, and we to Beinos -ÁTBES, MONTEVILO, TALPARAISO, and CALLAD) THE Company'sSteamship ΤΠΕ
“ARUHIYEDA”
LONDON, HAFRE, BORDEAUX, DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP.
TUBSDAY, the 8th February, at Youy, the Company's Stepship ANADTH" Commandaat Dalazols, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the abure
Capin Canepa, wil despatched as above
or about the ith fotenicy, at DAYLIGHE placos. for Tamangers a serries a Dector and
The Steamer hot spiendid Accommodation
Stewardess.
For Further Parteniors regarding Freight and Passage, apply t
CARLOWITZ & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, 25th Jerry, 1887.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LHITED.
Cargo and Specia will be registered for Lon- lon as well as fo Marsellies, and accepted in
trans through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe,
Spping Orders will be grunted tit! Noox, Cargo will ho esseired on board until 4 PM. Speie und Parcels matil 3 r, on the 7th f6 February. 1987. (Parcels are not to be sent on board they must be left at the Agency's Office Contents and value of Packages are required.
For further particulars, apply at the Com.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
ILongkong. 29th January, 1887.
FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY AND 14ang's Ofica.
MELBOURNE, THE Company's Ranship TH
"TAYUAN,"
W. M. Dodd, Commander, will be despatoħod
aa above un WEDNESDAY, the 9th February, at NOON.
Agent.
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THE
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. NHE 100 A I'British Ship
"BRYNHUULDA”
"ANNIE," Kröncke. Master, will load here for the above Port, and will bara quick despatch. --
For Freight, apply to Hongkong, 29th Janawy, 1887.
PUSTAV & Co.
1236
FOR LONDON AND YAMBURG. THE 93A. II. Italian Bark TE
“ERMINIA C2 ́
V. Rooio, Mastor, will loud bore for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, ist January, 1887.
KOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE 38 LII American Ship
71
"SARAH HIGNETT," Morgan, Master will load here for the above Purf, and will hara quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ 3.Co. Bongong, Bath Fanuary, 1887.
1207
Allen be taken for a year or er Lena. For Furthes Particulare, apply to
W. KERFOOT HUGHES. Pedder's Street.
Hongkong, 17th September, 1886.
NOTICE.
146
ON KONG AND WHAMPOA, DOCK
COMPANY, LIMITED. HIPMASTERS AND ENGINERS ware requesttally informed that, it upon their arrival in his Farbene of the Company's Forenen should be 15 band, enters for repairs if sent to the HRAD PICK No. 14, Praya Central. will receive rapt attention
In the event of co aplaiata alug found nastary, comunication with the Undersigned is requested, when immediate steps will be taken to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction
D. GILLIES. Secretary.
Hengkeng, 26 b Angust, 1885.
NOW ON SALE.
185
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANIONS
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANCE, By Dr. DEVAN,
With many Auditionis, Corrections, and Dr. WL2AMS Orthography. PRICK-
In Paper Wrapper.......
Neatly Bound............
Apply at the Daily Press Office.
MAILS EXPECTMZ
THE PRENON NAIL.
$1.50
$3.00)
The M. M, steamer · Tractusády, with the French mail of the 31st Docetier, left Singa
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS pore at 11a.m. on the 29th January, and may be
expected here on or about the 8th February. Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the This packet brings cojdies to lettors despatched OWNERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for any from Hongkong on the 23rd November DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crowa of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour-
AURATOOR APCAR, Beit, str., Mactavish.-D.
assoon, Sara & Co. BASUTO, Brit. bk.. W. Matthews-Order CHIHATA MARU Japanese bk., Murray.-Miteni
Busan Kaishin. COLOMA, Ar. lik, Noyes.-Meichers & Co. FALKENBERG, Ger. str., Draper. Wielor & Co. HATTIE N. Bawes, Amr. bk., Bangs-Muster- HYDRA, Gar. b. Binge--Gonsalves & Co. JOHANN, Ger. str., Binge-Wio'er & Co.
THE AMEXICAN MATL
The O. & 0, stenmor Helgic, with the Ameri- can mail of the 11th January, leaves Yokohama an the Ist, and is dre here on the 7th inst
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
The O. 8. S. Co.'s Etent Achilles left Singapore on ile mersing of the 27th January, and is no hero e or about the Bri February.
The Norddeutscher lloyd steamer General Perder left Breimen on the 2nd January, and is PARTHLA, Brit. str, Bringh-Toen Fat Hongue era on or about the 18th February. PROPORTIR. Brit. str.. Heasley.-Arnhold, Kar- The D. D. R. steamer P-tahyaania Jett Jinga-
berg &Co.
Dore on the afternoon of two 30th Janirey, and is dus here on or about the 6th inst.
VELOCITY, Brit. b., Martin-Fustau & Co.
& Cu
Marine Hane, Queen's Road, Hongkong.
MANUFACTURERS OF FIRST CLASS FURNITURE AND
J. MARINBURK
མ---
UPHOLSTERY,
Every description in Foreign & Intest Designs.
ARTISTIC DRAPERIES AND LAMBREKINS. Drawing Ropu, LIBRARY AND DINING Enox Sones.
JOST-OFFICE NOTICLE,
When Correspondence has heat missent ar delayed (both of which are liable to happen acessionally) all that the addressed need do is to note on the covet. Rent to, or Received
7 p.m., or as the case may be, and forward it, without any other writing whatever, to the Postmaster-General This should be metal on the first time cause of complaint occurs; it lea mistake to let sneh matters pass for fear of giving trouble, a nonrze which generally gives
COMPLETE BEDROOM SUITES with Elaganto trouble in the en1.
Designs of Dressing Cases.
Report AND Renezwane.
A Largo Variety of latest Style of TAPES TRIES, VELVETS, SILE FURNITURE, PLUSH in all Colours, Plain and Embossel.
FRINGES, Taara, Coma by the Yard. GILT MOULDKOR PICTURE FLAMES, and CORNICES; niso mule with Sik Plushes.
The UPHOLSTERING is entirely done by AIR MAKIN BURK.
STEAMERE REPITUen with First G18 UPHOLSTERY WORK-
Hongkong. 7th Septemba, 1880.
WINTER TIME TABLE.
THE KOWLOON FERRY.
STRAN-LAUNCH "NORNING STAR"
190
Runs Dally an Ferry Bost. between PEDDAL'S WRALF Text-TSA-Tour at the following: hours:The Time Table will take effect from the lat October, 1886.
SUNDAYS.
WEEN DAYS.
Liros IASCOR Megkong: Kowloon
Kowloon
ม.
7.43 AOL..
8.95
0.33
6.0 .st.
.Lestea Hengkous
7.00 AM,
8.00-
10.15 "
1645 N
1.15 P.M.
1.55..
7.80.
8.
$1.00
9.12
ม
H.2
190
10.36
11.09
12. KOOK.
H
16.15
12.95 r..
10.45 .52.
1.91
1.05
1.55..
2.56
17
3.45
3,6
3.25
4.20
8.55.. 4.29
4.00
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 10th Jonnary, 1887-
5.39. 540
450 6.53
6.10 ++
5.40
*
615
51
0.3
5 34
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8:45
7.00
7.00
The attention of songs in directed to tho Superior Accommodtion offered by this Steamer. First-class Raloon and Cabins are situstil for- Port, and will have quick degpalet. word of the Engines Second Class Tassengers uro accona:modated the Pup A Refrigerat ing Chemor sosuka, the supply of Frank Provisions during the entire voyage For Freight or Tage, apply to
BUTTERFISM”& SWIRE, Agenta. Hougheng, 2014 Juuary, 1887.
R. Meiko, Master, will loed here for thu share.
FOR NEW YORK, 1911 American Bark
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE AMSTER DAM, AND HAERG VIA SUEZ CANAL.
A Large Ansertwoat of New Satanmu and Taking Caryn at though rates to ANTTERY
LOCAL DELIVERY-No delivery is attempted on board Ship, at the Peak, Kowlien, Aberdeen, Lo.. nor at any private house (even though med in the address) whom there is a place of basiness nearer, at which delivary ma be effeted The Postal Guide for 1883, revjand to date will be found in the Daily Press Directory, p. 385 large edition. p. 701 small edition. Thi is the only authorised complets Summary of Postal information published in Hongkong.
The authorised List of Mails issued in connection with this paper is the one published tyrico each day in one. Extra, which is always corrected to a much later hour than that given
helow.
MAIL WILL CLOSE. For Ayer Fedelio, to-lay, tho res inst. Bf 1100A.M.
For Saigon, Singapore, Batavia, Semarang. and Sourabaya-Per Barnes, to-day, the 1st ist, at 11AM.
For Bangkok-Per Dinute to-day, the lat inst at 1.90 M
For Straits, and Calatta-Fer A. Apear, to day, the lat inst; at 310 P.M.
For Amoy and Tameni-Por Felien, today, the let inst., at 3.00 PM.
For Shanghai-Far Amoy today, the let inst, at 4.00 Fr.
For Swatow, Amoy, and Foshow-Par Nanion, to day, the let inat, at5.00 F.M.
Fox Straite, Colambo, and Bombay-Per Pecciton, on Wednesday, the 2nd February, at 11.30 AX
For Yokohamn, and Koba-Per Ballone, an Wednesday, the 2nd February, at 11.30 A.M.
For Haitong. Por Sarthe, on Wednesday, the 2nd February, at 4.30 ..
For Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yokohama.-Per Thite, on Thursday, the Srd February, at 5.00 P.M.r.
For Saigon.-Por Vorligera, on Friday, the
There will be no Iannoh on Monday and 4th Fobrusy, at 4.80. M. Friday. on account of coaling.
For Singapore-Por Cassandra, on Monday,
The above Time Table will be strictly adhered the 7th February, at 10.30 a.
te, except under aroidable circumstances. In
For Straits and Calcutta-Por Taisang, ou EDWARD KIDDER"
of weather,, dua notice will be Tuesday, the 8th February, at 2.50 P.M. Griffin Master, will load here for the abere of 5.
giran of
[39 tappayes Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 20th Louzary, 1887.
1190
PORTLAND
CEMENT
J. B. WHITE & BRO.8. SOLE AGENTS YOR HINA.
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.
Hongling. 11th April, 1883.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET,
The French Contract Packet Anadyr will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 5th Pobrary, with Mails to the United Kingdom, Europe, and places beyond vir Napter; to Saigon, 12210 Straits Settlements, Batavia, Furmali. Ceylon, India (vis Madras), the Australasian Colonies, HE Undersigned have been appointed Sole Adon, Natal and the Cap, Egypt, Malta, aud
Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Gibraltar."
The end hours will be observed in Toning Marrime. Muster, wil load bere for the Hongkong and Chlua by Mesra. J. & D.T above Par, and will have quick despatch. WENT, Glasgow, and leasrs. DAVID COSA & the Mail, o.
Boxs, Arbroath. For Freight, apply to
eash surrender valne together with his share of
cymulated sus apportioued as à rident.
No. 3, LYNDHURST TERACE.
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other Ware, Brouzzi, Fox Sarvices, Surgenų, &o. Now and Spoondtand VUENITURE at
N
Lowest Prices,
G
ROTTERDAM, LOWON, LIVERPOOL, AND
BIEN 20LE Sternship”,
"CASANDRA" n30
TSU. N;
Captain C. Hag long will be despatched for the 74, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL TAILOR AND GENERAL DRAPER, above Ports on MONDAY, the 7th February, at
ELOTEN A.M. Phos pest received a Fresh shipment of WINTER Good, including
For Freight or Pasage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.; HBIETY'N
HLTS,
grals, NAP AND PILOT CLOтM,
(240 12974 Hongkong, at Jajuary, 1857. Co., bey
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. #THE 3,8 A 0/1 American Ship
J.
rospertne und full particulars may be had on application to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Acting Agents, Hongkong, 13th January, 1887.
>
161
tar always on hand LARGE STOCKS OF EVER DESCRIE
TION OF COAL. Aditress-Care of Messrs. Kword Burg & Co., No. 68, PRAYA.
Pi
"OREGON."
MEHÖHERS & Co. Hongkong, Bih Jaunary, 197,
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ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, Joury, 1867,
131
Frinted anPublie laid by R. CHAFURRCON WILCOK
Wyedhan Street, Honzkous,