INSURANCES.
PRONIX
FIRE OFFICE
The Undersigned are propare to
INTIMATIONS.
WANTED
FAMILY RESIDENCE of 5 or $ Rooms, Immediste
GRANTPOLUTES INSURANOE against A. DETAOXEL HOUSE, with
PIRE at the fallowing Rates :--
On Firat class Europen
Tenantsatt per Axuum.
On First-class Golowns.
& Merchandise stored
Busin
On Coals On
..at. Not per Annan.
nb 17| Net joor Annum.
Petroleum in li censed Gabrert i Not por Anam. Oh Pirst-class Chinese
Prnements.......at. 2. Net per Angum. On Sercnd-Class Chinese
Tenements............ a£?! †3⁄4£ per Amur.
DOUGLAS LAPALK & CO.
Agents for Phenix Fire Offic
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Hongkong, 5th August, 188
GENERAL LINE AND
FIRE
ASSURANCE COMPANY.
against
17PAK Undesignet baving been appointed Underhalve Compos, tre sparest to GRANT POECIES FIRE AND LI PD at Cnrvey Rates, i
PESTAU & Co., Hongkong, 1st April, 1897.
i
NOTICE.
UEEN VIRB INSURANCE
COMPANY,
The Undersigned, Agents for the above (om- pany, and prepared to A "CEPT RISES on FIRST-LASKU Downeat & Cont. Mott pre- vium por A mgr.
· NORTON & Co, Agents. Hongkong. th May, 1881. AMIABLE INSURANCE OFFI: E,
LIMITED.
(OF CALCUTMAY, TUIE Underagnad are prepod to GIANT POLICIES on MARINE RISKS Current Raios,
17
OIRB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agouts Hongkong, 276 Soptember, 1886" THE LONDON ASHURANCE
IMCORPORATED BY HOVAN MARTER OF RIS MAJESTY KIYO OBORATE WIRKT,
A.D. 179.
XỊTHE Underdigued lieving boon appointed is for shore Corperation, ure propaved to grant israncress follow:
MARINE DEPAŒMENT. Policies ut current rates, ble either here, in London, or at the princip Ports of India, China, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Panaosion or Estor.
Addross,
Z
Care of Daily Press Ove Hongkong, 6th January, 1887,
For the
NOTICE,
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Convenienos of Customers, the PRODUCTIONE of the "CHINA 85GA REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED" can hencoterward be obtained by RETAIL FOR CASH, at No. 5 Peel Street, at the ama Prines at the RurINERY; or Retail Ordéra will be delivered at addresses in town on appli cants forwarding their monthly requirements f writing direct to the Rottnery at East Point.
JARDINE. MATHESON & Co.
General Agents. Hongkong, 28th July, 1885.- THE
(34 CHUNG NOOI BAN PO
(Chinees Daily Presch PUBLISHED DAILY,
Is the bast modium for Advertising among the
Native Community."
It has been established upwards of TWENTY YEARS, and unjoys the largest band filo ciron Intion of any Chinese paper in the Southern Chizm It is enrefully edited by an experienced Chinese Scholar, and contains FULL and RE- LIABLE COMMERCIAL ÎNTELLIGENCE.
Terms for Advertising can be obtained at the Office, Wyndham Street, Hongkong; or from' th different Aconta.
FONG, PHOTOGRAPHER Has just added to his COLLECTION of VIEWS Acme NEW SCENES and Photos
of NATIVE TITRE copies of which pro obtainable in hisStudio or at Mesra, KazLY & WALSH'S
Ivory. MINIATCHES of Supeṛive Quality and of Exatlont and High Firish. PREMANENT ENLABORMENTS of 'HOTOS, and VIEWS aud reproduations of the same on Paper, Canvas, or Opal.
INSTANTANEOUS Vws, GROUPS and Pee- TRAITS are taken in any state of the weather. and all Permanent Pricasses, are executed on Modernia Terms.
STUDIO-ICE HOUSE LANE.
A RIFFITHS
PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS,
|
WESTINATION
THE DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ërm, 1867.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
LONDON, MA, VIA" HUEZ 'CANAL LONDON VI SUEZ GARA..! LONDON AND HAMBURG.. LONDON AND YAMBURG...... LONDON AND HAMBURG. HAMBURG. MARSEILLES VIA SAIGON, & BREMEN, & PORTS of CALL SAN FRANCISCO VIA YANA. BANFRANCISCO VÀ FRAML., SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO
NEW YORK
NEW YORK.......
VICTORIA, (V.I.)... ... VICTORIA, D.C. HONOLULIS
FORTLAND (OREGON
PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, &o. YOKOHAMA VIA NAGABAKI, Zo: BATAVIA, SAMARANG, &o.... CALCUFTA VIA STRAITS..... CALCUTTA
CHEFOO AND TIENTSIN...... SHANGHAI VIA AMOY SHANGHAI ..... SHANGHAT............... SWATOWANOY, &BOOCHOW!
II
INTIMATIONS.
Kröncke
Quick despatol. Quick despatok.: To-day
FENSELE NAME
CAPTAI
AT
· FÖR FREIGHT APPLY TO
TO BE DESPANSHED
Thomas (str.)......
Nestor (str.
W. A. Soston..; i Hongkong Thompson
P. & 0.8. N. Go...
Hongkong
Butterfold & Swira
To-morrow, at 4 pm. On 2nd March,
Sarah Higustt
Morgan......
Hongkong
Carlowitz & Go,
Erminis
T. Rocio
Hongkong
Pustan & Co..
Hongkong
Adamson, Bell & Co.
Hongkong
Pustan & Co.
Quick despatob,
Masageries Maritimes
...
Stormer
Malchers & Co
P. X. B. S. Ct.....
O, & O. 9. 8. Co.
B. Majkle J. H. Marriman Grifle...........
Hongkong Hongkong Hongkong Hongkong
Russell & Co.
Melchers & C Carlonita & Co
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
Pustan & Co.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch,
Quick despatch.
Cardiganshire (str.) P. B. Wilkins... Annie... Treouaddy (str.)... Bretel Braunschweig (str.) City of Paking(atr.) | Onzvia (Br)
Brynhilds... Orego
Edward Kidder... Professor Moba Etios SoBla Escort ........ Hattie N. Bangs ... Coloma
Tainan'{str.)...... Thibsf (str.).......... Bantam (str.)....... Wingsang (str.)..... Japan (str) test T'aumen (str.}..... Antenor (str)...... Katsang (ule) ..... Ningehow (str.)... Namoa (str.)
E Ε,
N DRAPERS. MOSIERS, ABERDASHERS.
0. Jensen.... Y. T. Soule... Waterhouse... Bange UM. Noyes... A: Hunt...........
Hongkong Matchers & Co. Hongkong Gonsalves & Co. Hongkong Gonsalves & Co. Hongkong Melchora & Co..... Hongkong
Scholton
Hongkong
d'A. de St. Croix Hongkong T. 8. Gardner...
Hongkong
Hongkong
Grain Young G. L. Costla Pook.
Hongkong
Hongkong
Hongkong
Hongkong
TO BE LET.
TO BE LET.
Batterfield & Swire
P. & O. 3. N. Co.. Jardino, Matheson & Co. Jardins Matheson & Co, D. Sassoon, Sous & Co..... Jardine, Vatlusoo & Co.....- Butterfeld & Swire. Jardine, Matheson & Ös..... Arnhold, Karberg & Ca... Douglas Laprnik & Co...
Possession on the let January, 1887.
occupied by Messes,
THE PREMIS now on the Prays and
MILLINERS, TAILORS AND Podder Street The First and Second Floors will be let in Fists, Single Rooms, or in suita as Offices.
1887
DRESSMANERS.
No. 3 LYNDHURST TERRACE,
MAIL TABLES. MAIL TABLES,
1887
MAIL TABLES.
您
TOW READY
TABLES
FOR 1887.
of Hongkong, und Farta, Are the Newest and Best published, have the greatest degres of permaneney and are moderato
price.
SPECIAL EXCELLENCE
Showing Dates of DEPARTURE
138
1887
of the
The GROUND FLOOR which is hitherto been occupied by ears. BLACKHEAD & Co.
STORE, will also be let complete, or rab- divided to meet the requiruouts.
All can be taken for a year or on Lease. For Further Particulars, apply to
W. KERFOOT HUGHES, Fadder's Street.
Hongkong, 17th September, 1886.
TO LET.
ENGLISH and FRENCH MAILS from Boxe-00MS IN COLLEGE CHAMBERS." KON, of their anticipated ARRIVAL in LONDON, and the Dates of RETURN DESPATCHES; and- containing also sholat Table regarding
PARCEL POET
and
AN ALMANAO For 1837.
On Paper 10 Cents each, or One Dallar
Policies issued for long or thort periods at in Ivar MINIATORES, Energements and Per Dozen. On Cardboard 20 Cents eagh
corrent rates.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
Ponoke issued for anus notmooding £5,000,| at reduced rafoni
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
Hongkang, 26th July, 1872
THE LATEST ANVÄŒE IN
INSURANG.
reproductions.
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NHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT
STUDIO, 1, DUDDELL STREET.
CHINA
the
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LIFE
THE NEW YORK LIFSINSURANCE
COMPANY)
A YEAR DIVIDEND
POLICY
THIS Pollay socnresto fheinsured the option
Matters of the
COMMERCIAL. JOURNAL for China, Japan, ke.. ko..
Published at the Office of the Hongkong Daily Press on the Morning of the Departure of the English Mail,
coatsins the
LATEST ANT FULLEST TRADE INTELLIGENCE, REPORTS OF MEETINGS or COMPANIES,
THE LATEST TELEGRAMS, tagather with the POLITICAL AND GENERAL NEWS of the Fortnight. The "Trade Report" has a large circulation
any Your period, and receiving for Lia Policy cash surrender vulus together with his sture of secalated surplus apported as a dividend If death na vir, the full amens of the Polley will ha paid bumalintely on proof of denrik; together walha Mortuary Dividend cj50 per Cent. of all in Tiongkong, the Ports of Chine and Japan, premiums received during the Year period in the Philippines Straits Settlements do. So winch denth way happen.
Prospecting and full partiesko may be had on application 18
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.. Acting Agents. Hongkong, 19th January, 187. TRE PACIFIC MUTUAL LIFE INSUR ANCE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. SAN FRANOBCO.
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HE Undersigned husių been appointed AGENT For the above samed Company
is prepared to graut Polican Parupesa and Chinese Lives at muront ru
FRD: NAUDIN.
Haarkong, 1st February, 197
THE MAN
ON INSURANCE PANY, LIMITED.
1284
COM-
HEAD OFFICE-Bockose. CAPITAL SUBSCRIBE) $1,000.00.
BOARD OF RINKIONS.
LUM SIN $43 Eq BAN HUP, ERC YOW CHUNG PNG, Esq. CHAN LICHOV. Esq. . I USE, E.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World.. payable at any of its Agenc
Contributory Dividends te payable to alli Contributors of Business, shothie they are
Shareholders or not.
WO LIN YUEN,
Berry,
HEAD OFFICE, No. 2, Queen's Road Wo
Hongkong, 4th Mar 1881.
NOTICE
TIKE,
PALMER ESTABLISHED IN 1815,
&
C 0.
OF LONDON, BORDEAUX, CALCUTTA, BOMBAY, MADRAS, LAHORE. KURRACHER, A. Are represented in China by Mera JALDINE, MATHESON & Co....
SIZMESEN & Co...
H
FANE, CRAWFORD & Co. & by
H. B. RETXELL & Co. in Japan.
Subjoined are some of the items consigued by
these well-known Shippers
SPIRITS,
Ala
ANGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR.
On Cardboard 10 Conts. Daily Press" Offico, Hongkong, 11th January, 1887.
TIMBER.
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, Hongkong, both July, 186
TO LET.
146
SONS & Co.
14
00MS in CLUB CHAMBERS.
Ro
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, 1st February, 1882
43
TO LET.
With Immediate Cocupation.
THE COMMODIOUS PREMISES known THE Undersigned. Agents for Messrs.csapation of the EOVARONG AND SHANGGAL
E.E. ABRAHAMSÓN &Co., Sandakan, British North Borneo, are now prepared to qubuit for inspection Samples of hard and soft TIMBERS mitable for Wharves, Building and General purpose.
GIBB. LIVINGSTON & Co..
Agents. Hongkong, 2nd November, 1886.
140
0 N G T
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Ü N' 79, Queen's ROAD CENTRAL
DRAPER, TAILOR AND GENERAL has just repsived a Fresh ebipment of WINTER Gooms including
HATS, CHRISTY'S NAP AND PILOT CLOTH,
So
Ro
3.,
THE TROPICAL AGRICULTURIST:
as the P. & U. Ch. Offiona Intely in he
BANKING CORPORATION,
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For Further Particular, apply to the Under- siguel.
B. L. WOODIN, Acting Superintendent Haagkong, 23rd November, 1896.
VESSELS ON THE BERTU. "SHIRE "LINE OF STEAMERS.
POR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE Steamship.
T
"CARDIGANSHIRE,” 275P. K. Wilkins, Commander, will be despatched for the above Porta TO-DAY, the 38th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
A MONTHLY BECORD INFORMATION FOR
PLANTERS OF
Tou, Casao, Ciuchons, Coffee, Indiarubbor, Sager, Palms, Cotton, Cardamoms, Kola, Coca, Cinnamon, Nutmega, Fibrous Plants, and other Products enited for Galtivation in the Tropies.
COGNAC The populatur quality and Pablished at déserter, Otice, Culepals, Ceylon.
bost
Wongkong, Rib February, 1887.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR. LONDON, A SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Steamship
T
**NESTOR,"
.....
On 8th March, at Noon On 21st Marsh, at Noon On 9th Marab, at 3 P.M. On 5th April, at 3 M. Quick despatok.
On 2nd Marola, et 5 P. W. On 4th March, Daylight To-day, at Noon. On 2nd Mar., at 8 r.M.
VESSELS ON THE BERTIL
NORDDBUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, BRINDISI, ANTWERP. BREMEN, AND HAMBURG. POLTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA AND BALTIC PORTS; ALSO, LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
The Glon Line steamer Westyon left Rings pera on the 24th February, and is dus hore on the 3rd March,
The O. 8. S. Co's steamer Antenor left Singapore on the 28th February, and is dua bers on the 4th March.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
When Carrespondance has honn tais-sent or delayed both of which are Bablo to appen BALoosionally all that the aidroso need do is to nota on the cover, Sent to, or Roccited at 7 pm, oc us the une may be, and forward it, withat any other writing whatever, to the Portmaster General,. This should be acted the first time case of ecieplatat cours; it is a take to lut suo maltere paas for fear of giving trouble, a course which generally gives more trouble in the end,
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THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL
SOUTHAMPTON TO AND FARHENGER AND LUGGAGE.
N.B.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN BUSSIA. -
N 21st March
LOCAL DELIVERY-No dalicory is attaro pt.xl un board Ship, at the Peak, Koricon, Aberdeen. ko.. nor at any private house. (oven thong' named in the midriss) whom there is a place of
On 4th Mar. at 1 F.M. MONDAY, the Company's Stearaship businns a surer, at which delivery can be effooted.
On 3rd March.
On 6th March.
To-morrow, fat Noec.. Today, at Woon. On 2nd Mar., Daylight
VESSELS ON THE SEXIE.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, TENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR BRINDIST.
FINALE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON
ALSO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. N.B-CABO DAN DE TAKEN ON THROUGH HILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN
GULF PORIS, Masskilles, TRIESTE, HAM- UCRO, NEW YORK, AND BOSTON.
SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLTMOUTH.
PERTNGULAR AND ORIENTAL STAN NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "THAMES" Captain W. A Seaton, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON SA BOMBAT and SUEZ CANAL on TUESDAY. the 1st Murch, at FOUR FM.
beard until Cargo will be received on TEN KM. Forests and Bpsoje (Gold) at the Once until TEN A.M., on the day of sailing
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be tran shipped at Colombo; Tes and General Carga for London will be conveyed 'vin Bohay without transhipment, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct ronte ril Colombo.
For further particulara regarding FaжHT and PASSAGE US to the PENINSULAM & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hongkong,
The Contents and Value of Packages are re- quired to be declared prior to shipm
ipera partioalarly requested to nate the terms and conditions of the Company's'
Block Bills of Lading.
E. L. WOODIN,
Aoting Superintəndent. - Hongkong, 19th February, 1887. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES.
MARITIMËN. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCATS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR BAJOON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO.
LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ,
|
"BRAUNBUHWEIG," Cantam Stormer, with and MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, CARGO, will leave this Port us above.
Shipping Ondare will be granted til! Noos, Cargo will be received on Board until 4 Specie and Parools util 3..., on the 20th of March, 1887. (Persela aro not to be sent on Board, they must be left at the Agency's Office). Contents and Valzo of Packages are required.
The Steamer has splendid Accommodation aud earries a Doctor and Stowardons, For Furthor Particulara, apply to
MELCHERS & Co..
Agents. Hongkong, 2201 February, 1887.
FOR HONOLULU. NHD 33 A X. L. American Borkentino
T
17
"HATTIE N. BANGS," Captala Bangs, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Froight, apply to
GONSALVES & Co. Hongkong, 8th February, 1887.- [39
FOR FAN FRANCISCO. THE 100 A I British Ship
"BRYNHILDA;"
The Pastal Guide for 1884, revisal to date will be found in the Daily Press Directory, p. 585 lurgs edition, p. 701 small edition. Th
the only authorised completa Summary of Fastal information published in Hongkong.
The authorised List of Mnila issued in connection with this paper is the one published ice a day in one Extens that given je zreetod to the later hone
balow.
A. NAT. WILT For Saigon, Singapor.. Bataris, Sansrady. and Sourabaya-Par Bentan, to-day, the 28t inst., af 1 80 A.M.
For Shanghai-Per Kutrang, to-morrow, the 1st Mareh, at 11.90 A.M.
For Straits and Calentta-Por Wingaang, on Wednesday, as 2nd Mawh, at 2.30 rm..
For Nozásai Kabe, and Yokohama-Par Thibet, ou Thursday, he 3rd March, at 5.00 г.. For Peng and Calcutta-Por Japan, on Friday, the 4th Marish, it 0.30 par
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.
The French Contract Packet Iraouaddy will he despatched on TUESDAY, the Sih March, with Mails to the United Kingdom, Europe
R. Meikle, Mastor, will load here for the above a places beyond, aii Naples: to Saiger Port, and will have quic's deapatch.
Für Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Vongkong, 10th Jurney, 1887.
1125
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE 33 LII American Bhip
Btraits Settlements, Batavia. Burmant, Coylen, India via Madras), the Australasian Colonies. Adan, sisi had the Cape, Egypt Melta; and Graltar.
The usual hours will be observed in closing the Mails, ko.
"SARAH HIGNETT," Morgan, Master, will load. hars for the above Intlers. Port, and wil have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
'CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong 25th January, 1887.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
1
THE 3/9 A 1/1 American Ship TH
"OREGON."
| 207
The Post Of Aadlines all responsibility for Unregistered Letters containing Jewellery, &c. and, where Registration bas heat neglisted, will make no enquiries into alleged losiea of auch
HOURS FOR CLOSING. THE CONTRACT MAILS. TX ENGLISH 'MAIO, The following bear are observed in elusing Mails, &o, by the British Contract Packet:-
Day of Departure. NOON. Money Order Offis closes.
Post-
2,90 P.M.Registry of Letters cons81.
ing of all printed saattar and patterns cesses,
J. H. Merriman, Mastur, will tond here for the 3.00 P.-Mais closed, except for Late Letters. abere Port, and will have quick despsiol. 9.10.M.Eotiers may be posted with late f
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 8th January, 1887.
(122
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.)
PORT SAID MEDITERRANEAN, AND THE 3/3 L. LL. Am. Bark
BLACK SEA POTS,
YARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL
AND LA PLATA; ALSO,
LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX. DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP.
136N TUESDAY, the 8th March at
"COLOMA.”
of 10 cents nutil
3.50 r.when the Past Office closes entirely. 3.40 PN-Late Fatters may be posted on board the packet with late fee of 10 cents, until time of departure
THE FLEN MANÐ GERMAN MATES. Day before Denarture.
Mail 4 PM Port. Die closes, except th night box, which is always open out of office
C. M. Noyes, Master. will load here and willy... Money Order Office closes. German Lave gick despatol.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.
(2301 Hongkong, 21st December, 1886.
hours."
They of Departure
7 A.M., Fest Ofies opous.
AM.. Registry of Jotters coase. Posting of all printed matter and patterns COARES,
11 AM, Muil ciosas, except for Late Letters. 11.10 A.M., Letters may be posted with Late Fes
af 10 renta until
11.30 A.M., when the Post, Ofies closes entirely. the pocket with Foto: Foo of 10 Cents until -lite of departare.
Noos, the Company's Stenarhip NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS, "IRAQUADDY," Commandant Brotol, with MAILE, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, an? Naither the CAPTAINE the AGENTS, or the CARGO, will leave this Port for the above OWNERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for any places.
Cargo and Spools will be registered for Lon- DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crew 11.40 A... Late Latios may be posted on boni trenoit through Marseilles for the principal Hongkong Harbour- COGNAC The well-known "2 Btar" quality.THE TROPICAL AGRICOLTULIST Captain Thompson, will be despatched se oboro don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in of the following Vessels during their stay in WHISKY SCOTCH, in Heart Shaped bottles, circulation in Ceylon, Southern and even Cen
has now on aanred position in its large ou WEDNESDAY, the 2nd March.
placos of Europe.
BRYNHILDA, Brit. ship, Meikie-Rassell & Co. For Freight or Passago, apply to
CATTERTRIN, Brit, str., J. W. B. Darko.- speciality.
tra and Northern India, the Straits Suttlocents, BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Russell & Co. Sumatra, Java, Bornan, Northern Australia Hongkong, 25th February, 1837. Queensland. Cetitral Americu, Natal, Mauritiua,
INDO-CHINA. and the West Indies. From all sub-tropical planting settlements we have had cordial ap proval of the publication and an encouraging measure of support. The English, Indian and Colonial Press have spoken in commandatory terms of the A., as also Directors of PublicHE Company's Steamship Gardens frots Sir Joseph Hooker, FRS downwards, and so have all planters.
WHISKY SCOTCH, in Ordinary bottles, The "Glenlivat" Whisky in round bottles. The Square bottle". Whisky of Napier John
stone's.
The Celebrated "CARLTON"-11 years old, WHISKY IRI- the best selected, very fine. N.B.All the above Spirita ars of excellent quality, and are recommended
WINES For Invalids use, PORT & SHERRY-Vory Superior and reliable. Axonoso, MANZA NILIA & PALE DRY SURREY, distip guished by Blue, Black, and White Beals, Charming Winan. Suit all tastes. CLARUT v Montoa. Larona, St. Estoph
No planter should be without it. Subscription, including postage, in advance: Single copies 23. or RI, back capise Ss. ex R1 21 Sterling Rupees 195 Dollars.
Any one of the four volumes completed, bound in cloth, lettered, with comprehensive index, for 13291 108. (or R18), carriage propsid.
Medoc in Quarta & Pints. Need no racuch wendation, For Prices apply to either of the shove Firms marked.
F3781
TEN
THE CUINA FIRE BURANCE COM
LIMITED
Is prepared to ACBPT FIRST-CLASS KISKS at, nett per Auge, and thor Ix- SURANCES at Current Rate
AGENCIES at all the Tray Forts of China and Japan, and at Singayun Saigon, Penang and the Philippines.
Jas. 3COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong. 7th March, 199. NORTH GERMAN FI INSURANCE COMPANY AT AMBURG.
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HE Undersigue. Aosrs for the above 差 Conany, are prepared to GRANT IN.
SURANCES to the extent of $65,000, on first
class risks at onerent rutus.
MCHERS & Co
Hongkong, th March, 36.
YEARS FÄH
IN
E A ST JUST PUBLISHED.
As a medium for English. American and TII Australien ADVERTISEMENTS of goods suitable for the tropics, India, as well as Ceylon the Straits Settlements, Java, and West Indies
DEMY 8vo. pr. 153, Clora, $2,00,
1307
STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
CALCUTTA.
"WINGSANG,"
Captain PA. do St. Croix, will be despatched for the above Forts on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd March, at TEE P.M.
CITY OF PERINO, Amr, str., Dearborn Pacide
Mail 8. 8. C..
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noox, Cargo will be received ou board until 4.4 Specie utal Parcols until a r... on the 7th March, 1867. (Parools are not to be wat on board they must be left at the Agency's Coram, Amr. bk., Nogoa--Melchers & Co. Office.) Contants and value of Packages are.LTENKET, Amr. ship, Wilson.--Wn. Legge. required.
rary's Office.
For further particulars, apply at the Com-FALEERATRO, Ger. str., Drover-Melchore &
GENERAL WERPER, Gor. ste, Sebuckwuno. G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Hongkong, 25th February, 1887.
EL 9. MAIL LINE.
Agent.
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This steamer 2 Superior First Class AcPACIFICMAILSTEAMSHIPCOMPANY. requirements of tropical climates. commodation epecially constructed to meet the
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers. Hangkong, 4th February, 1887. CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
1420
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
Melchers & Co.
GLUCKSBURG, Gar. str., Schultz-Melchors &
Co.
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HATTIE BANGS, Amr bk, Bangs Warter. JAPAN, Brit. str. Gardner-David Sassoon, United Kingdom,
Bona & Co.
PARTHIA, Brit, str. Brough-Yaen Fat Hongusion (via Lo PERING, Gor. tr. Henermann-Sianssen & Co. PROPONTIS, Brit. str., Hensley-Arnhold, Kur-Britt (2)
Cape Colony (in)) berg & Co.
Tandor QUARTA Ger, str., Kock-Siemesen & Co. THE D. S. Mail Steamer CITY OF BIGNAL. Gur. str. Indewadt. -Siemssen & Co.
PEKING," will be despatchol for VESPARTAR, Brit. str., Stephens Arnholā,
Karborg & Co San Francisco, via Yokohama, on WEDNES. DAY, the 9th March, at TAREK P.., taking -
or connected with agrionitora, the Tropical FOB PORT DARWEN, SYDNEY AND Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United
VENTS IN HONGKONG AND THE Agriculturist stands unrivalled the work being
FAR EAST.
1875 TO 1884, Chronologically, with Arroasted
Capisus INDEX, by which the date of any event can be found at a glans.
Farnes o coroplets registor of POLITICAL
and SOCIAL OCCURRENCE, COMMERCIAL Waoke, SHIPPING CASUALTIES, FIRES, TYPHOONS, &c.
DAILY PRESS Office, Wyndham Street, KELLY & WALSH,, Queen's Roal W. BREWER, Quesn's Road. Hongkong, 28th April, 1885.
ORTLAND
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TRANSATLANTICFREINSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG, The Undersigned, hasig boon appointed Agents for the above Company, and prepared to ACCEPT RISKS again FIRE at Current Hunter.
SIGMSSEN & Co.,
Agenta
„CEMENT
J. B. WHITE & BROS. Sous Acenta VOR ÜHIFA,
HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.
[2342 Hongkong, 11th April, 1883,
ΤΑΙ &
SHIP'SCOMPRADORES, SPEVEDORES,
COAL MERCHANTS.
WING
1.14
FRESH
Hongkong, 16th Novenkt, 1872. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Ef Undersigned, Ag-os of the abors Com pany, are authorized INSURE against
FIRE at Current Kutos.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1882.
GILMAN & Co.
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GALEDONIAN FIM AND LIFE
INSURANCE OMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1805.
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AND
Co.
PROVISIONS SUPPUISO AT TILE
SHORTEST Norros,
No. 25, PRAYA CENTRAL.
客發尿煤司公泰榮
NOTICE.
1384
MELBOURNE. THE Company's Steamship
constantly in the hands of Native as well se Eu-T ropan and American agriculturists. Boing a Monthly Poriedical, the Tropical Agriculturist lies on the table and is very often referred to during each month.
"TSINAN."
Hunt, Commander, will be despatched as stors on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd March, at FIVE PM
Superior Accommodation offered by this Stanoor
Sistes and Europe.
Through Bls of Lading issued for trans. portation to Yokohama and other Japan Parts. to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inlant Cities of the United States, vit Overland Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to perts In Mexico, Coutral and Bonth America, by the Thronch Pasings Tickets granted to England.
Mr. W. T. Thiselton Dyer, F.L.9, C.M.G., Assistant Director of Kew Gardens, writing of The attention of Passengers is directed to the Company's and beanseting Steamers." the T. 4, refers to it as "an natonishing - Tral class Saloon and Cabins are situated for Franco, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines pertory of everything rolating to the secromie ward of the Engines. Second Class Passengers of Stammera folany of the East."
ara berthed in the Poop. A Refrigerating RETURN PASSAGES-Tassengers, who have For the sale of plants, seeds, machinery, Chamber onsures the supply of Fresh Provisions paul fall faro, reembarking at San Francisco implements, Sc., used in tropical (ten, sugar, fhres, agriculture, no better advertising during the entire voyage A duly qualified for China or Japan (or vice versa) within six months, will be allowed a discount of 20. from medium exists.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents Return Fare: if re-ombarking within one year, Hongkong, 21st February, 197. 1397 allomanes of 10. will be made from Return Fire. Pre-raid Return Passage Ordera, avail- INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION ble for one year, will bo ismad at a Discount
COMPANY, LIIMTED.
Above twelve
Eatos for Advertisementa. [9 words to lina.] 13 lings and under por Line. Os. d. (az) 08 (7... Quarter Fago (enco)...176. R10) offtoresch
...18 R17 additions! Whole
...£2 R24) insertion. For long contracts, special reductions.
35
39
Surgeon is carried.
FOR CHEFOO AND TIENTSIN. *Eompany's Steamship
THE
"PAUMBEN."
& Co MARIN BURK Marine House, Queer's Road, Hongkong.
MANUFACTURERS OF FIRST CLASS FURNITURE AND
UPHOLSTERY, 2...
Every description in Forviga & latest Desigas.
ARTISTIC DRAPECIES AND LAMBRESINS. DRAWING ROOM. LIBRARY AND DINING ROOM: SUITES. COMPLETE BEDROOM STirra with Elegant
Designs of DRESSING CASES...
BEDDING AND BEDSTEADY.
A Large Varioty of latest Style of TAFES
of 25% from Beturn Fare. These allowances TREES, VELVETS, SILK FURNITURE, PLUSD
do not apply le through fares from Chine and in all Colonre, Plain and Embossed. Japan to Europe.
Freight will be received on board until 4 T.M.
on the day previous to sailing. Parcel Packages
FRINGES, Tassie. Corps by the Yanl GILT MOULDINGS, PICTURE
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50
by in, by in.
length und
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*To Capa Toon tulf, 1. Ashes, Wouterrat, 2 Kiu, Nevis, Dominice, Tirgu te, Grenad, S. Lu Vixent, Talego
TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND PLACE BEYOND.- reels are forwarded by P. & 0 packet only, a arrive in London about 8 days intor than the Mail. They must be posted before 3 p..on the day before the Mail learès. No further charge is made on delivery except for Castmans Dues A Declaration of Contents und Value is required with each parcel. The form is suppli free
To INDIA-By P. & O. and Indian Mail packet only. A declaration of Contents al
Come nications respecting advertisements will be despatched an above on THURSDAY. will be received at the Offee until 5 .. same CORNICнe; also made with Fill BAX, and Value is required. The form is supplied free.
and subscriptions may be addressed to
A. M. & J.FERGUSON, Colombo,
or Agents in ll parts of the world. "Hongkong Daily Presa" Office,
2980-2
WINTER. TIME TABLE.
THE KOWLOON FERRY.
STEAM-LAUNCH
"MORNING STAR"
The Brd March.
For Freight or Fasingo, apply to
JARDINE, MATIESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 25th February, 1887.. 1428 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA VIA NAGA BAKI AND KOBE, (Passing through the INLAND SHA), TIR. &0.9. N. Co.'s Steamship
"THIBET."
B. L. WOODIN,
Acting Superintendent Hongkong, 19th February, 1887.
Hans Daily and Ferry Boat between PERDAR'S will leave for the above places, ON FRIDAY, WHAR and Term-Tal Tour at the following 4TH MARCH, AT DAYLIGHT. bears This Time Table will take offeot from the 21st October, 1896.
WEEK DAYG.
Leaves Kowloon Hongkong Kerloon Hongkong .7.00 A.M. 8.00 L.M.
6.1.H. 8.00
7.20 0.00 3.82*
10,30 P 11.0
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. CHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS as respectfully informed that, it upon their Undersigned having been appointed arrival in this Harbour, none of the Company's Loves Agents for the abou Company are pre- Foremen should be at hand, orders for repairs if fared to isso Policies of Imuranes against fire mut to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14, "Praya
| Central, will receive prompt attention. Ju tho aeual tornis.
In the event of complaints being found [997n6onary, communication with the Undersigned 10:4 FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 18775guerted, when immediate stepa will be taken 11.15
to rectify the cause of dissatisfaction. IN HANDERC..
!
ARNHOLD, FARBERG & Co. Hongkong, Jarury, 188
THE Unde signed, Aunts of the above Company, are Prepped to ACCEPT | RIBIS at Current Rate
PUSTAU & Ca
Agents. Hongkong, 18ta Junusry 1884.
MANNHEIM RENSURANCE
COMPANY.
1177
2.40
10,41
1.15 r.
FOR CALCUTTA. (Calling at PENANG.Only.) THE Steamship
"JAPAN"
day; all Parc Packages should be raarked to address in fall; valus of same is required.
Couanlar Invoices to scoozagany Cargo destined to Torts beyond San Francisco should be sent to the Company's Olloos in Sealal Envelopes, addressed to the Calloctor of Customs at San Francisco.
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company. No. 50, Que Road Central.
C. D. HARMAN, Agent.
th February, 1887.
Forthong,
POR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
THE 8 A. LI. Italian Bark
"ERMINIA C,"
13
Plushes.
GENERAL RCLEE-Parcels may be sealed, but any parcel, when though sealed, is liable to The UPHOLSTELING is ontiraly dane Lybe opened for exaraination. Dangerous or per. Ms. MARINRURK.
ishable goods, opiam, articles likely to injŁN the mail, ligaida (unless securely pooked, aud STEAMERS BREITTED WITH FIRST. CLASA fragile packages ari prohibited. No Faroel UPHOLSTERY WORE.
Hongkong, 7th Septembar, 1856.
P. FISHER'S NEWSPAPER
wust exceed $430 in value. A Parcel may con- 139 taj letter to the same address as that of the Farsel itself (except in cases where enclosa VÉ of Intters is prohibited) or another Parcal to that address, but to other enclosure
ESTABLISHED IN 1859
AD.
VERTISING AGENCY,
CALIFORNIA STREET, 3. F.-
The Post Office declines all responsibility for Rooms 20 AND 21, MERCHANTS EXCHANGE. Unregistered Letters containing Jewellery, &
N.B.-ADVERBING SOLICITED for all Newsand, where Registration has been neglected, will papers published on the Pacific Coast, the Sand-ake no enquiries into alleged losses of such
wich Islands, Polynasin, Mexican Ports. Panama
ottera.
A
fly. Rosio, Mastor, will loud here for the above Valparaies, Japan, China, Naw Zealand, deTTEÇA FOR TAR UNITED HEATED KY SAILING
Ports, and will have quick despatch.
Captain T. 8. Gartner, will be despatched for
1.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co.
Hongkong, Lat January, 1997.
FOR NEW YORK, 6E 3/3 L II American Back
Australian Colonies, the Eastern States, and
Europe. Files of nearly every Neppaper pub-
JELP.
When it ie desired to forward letters to the lished on thay Pacific Coast are kept constant United States by a sailing ship which is not no-
7 on hand, and all Advertisers are allowed freeted as carrying a mail, it is only necessary to
Berea to them during businesa honra.
The "HONGKONG DAILY PRRA" is kept ou file at the Offso at L. P. FISIER, who is author -rised to receiro Advertisments.
SUNDAYS
Lo
LOAT
7.00 AM.. 8.23 9,15
8.00
10.15 n
T
#10.20
"3
10.55
12, KON
12.20 F.M.
19.90 P.M.
12.45 P.M.
1.00
11
1.25
1.85
r1
1.25
·1.85
D. GILLIES
Secretary. Hongkong, 26th August, 185.
NOTICE.
3,20
0.56
3.05
8.60
9.23
4.10
4.23
185
1.10
450
6.25
Agents.
27
6.55
6.15
17
Hongkong, 24th February, 1857.
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5+
7.00
FOR HAMBURG, DIRECT. THE 1/3 L II German Bark
CARLOWITZ & Co.
[190 Hongkong. 20th January, 1987..
PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
AT THE "DAILY PRESS" OFFICE,
THE Undersigned bag been appointed Partionlar attention is given at the Establish- Avents for the uber Company are pre-mat to CONTECIAL and GENREAL JOB
PRINTING, every desoription of which is pared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE
executed RISKS at Current Rates
FOSTAU & Co.
Hongkong, 1st Junnars, 1887.
1277
HE Vadersigned hare been appointed Sole
IN THE BEST STYLE
STCH PRICE
6.Ab
There will be no Launch on Monday and Friday, on account of conting.
The above Time Table will be strictly adhered te, except under unavoidable oiromsstances. In
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tha sbore Fort on FRIDAY, the 4th Proximo, at ONE PM.
For Freight or Passage,.upply la
DAVID SASSOON, BONS & Co,
"ANNIE,"
"EDWARD KIDDER" Grillu Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will hare quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
FOR VICTORIA (V.Z.) TEESSA LI. American Shin T
"ENOS SOULE,"
CEYLON
THES
THE HAND-BOOK AND DIRECTORY.
HIS Volnae, which forms a valuable Re- pertory of Information regarding Ceylon and a General Handbook theroto, is widely of elated not only in the Island but throughout
abovey. T. Soule, Mater, will load bore and will the British Empire.
Kronoke, Master, will load here for the
For Freight, apply to case of stress of weather, due acties will be Port, and will have quick despatch. givan of any stoppages
PUSTAU & Co.
|936 Hongkong, 29th January, 1887.
FOR NEW YORK. THE 1/3 L II Norwegian Bark
"PROFESSOR MOHN?
"JAPAN GAZETTE,'
TOKOHAMA,
Agents for the Sabof their Goods in FAVOURABLE COMPARISON HAVING been appointed AGENT in Hora
Hongkong and Chiou by Mesars, J. & R. Tex- NENT. Oscow, and Bleis DAVID CORBAR & BONS, Arbroath.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Hongkong, January, IBH,
is will bear
with
21
ANY IN THE EAST.
DAILY PRESS" OFFICE. HONGKONG.
THE
have quick despatch.
For Freight apply to
post the letters in the ordinary way, marked with the name of the ship, and prepaid 10 cents per half auvee as toral. The Post Offics then undertakes the duty of obtaining notice of d parture and despatching the correspondence. It is requested that the letters be posted if possible at least one day before the data fixed for mailing,
To provide maana of roasting sunil sums of money to or from this Oolony and between the Parts of China, the Postmasters and Agents of this Office are allowed (but not required) to: purchase Hongkong Postage Stamps from fo reign residents.
Letters containing Stamps should be regis tered and the Stamps should be secured from observation.
It includes a pomplete list of all the Coffea, Coconut, Chinamon, Tea, Sugar, and Cinchons MELCHERS & Co. plantations in the Island, with full particolare Boughong, 21st January, 1887. 1196 also Directories of all sections of the com.
The Stamps tondered for sale must not ex. manity; a valuable body of Statistics, and mach FOR VICTORIA. B.C.
useful General Information. It la indispensable coad $50 in value, mist be perfectly elcan, in THE 3/3 4 1 I. Amorion Barir.
to all intelligent residents, or parties interested good condition, and in strips of at least two, as Lo separate Stamps will be purchased. They in the Colony, FEBCORE."
PRICE OF THE VOLUME: 8 Rupees Caraust be presented personally or accompanied
by a acts.
above Port and will have quick deepatch.
and SOUTH CHINA for the Japan Gazette, Japan Gasette Summary and C. Janzen, Master will load hore for the Captain Waterhouse, will load are for the ringe to China (a big book) Rn. 1 "Hong List Orders for Subscriptions and shove Fort and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to Advertisements will be received at this Ofoo.
PUSTAU & Ca Hongkong Daily Prens Ofoe,
Hongkong, 1st February, 1957.
Hongkong, Lard May 1877,
Four Dollars will cover eat and postage to China, Straits, de. Orders may be sent to Frintyl and Published by K. VaxerERTON WILOOI
(1983--1 Wyndham Street, Sungkoor. 1818 "Daily Pross" Offeu, Hongkong.
For Freight, apply to
(260
GONBALVES & Co. Hongkong, 8th February, 1887.