INSURANCES.
FOR SALE.
TRANSATLANTIC FIREINSURANCE FOR SALE BY PRIVATE CONTRACT.
The
COMPANY OF KAMBURG.
torsigned, having been appointed i Agents for the above Company, are prepared t ACCEPT RISKS against PIRE at Corvent
STAMSSEX & Co,
Acente
Raton
Hongkong, 16th November, 1979.
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE
115
ASSURANCE COMPANY THE- Undersigned having been appointed Agenta for the above Company, ard prepared to GEANT POLICIES against FIRE AND LIFE at Current Ratna,
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, let April, 1995
[061 FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877 IN HAMBURG.
THE Undersigned, Agents of the above Company, ore Prepared to ACCEPT R18KS Current Ente
·PUSTAU & Co., Agents
longkong, 18th Jaduary, 1884.
THE
107
THE MAN ON INSURANCE: COM-
PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-Hosenong.
CAPITAL (SunKORNED), $1,000,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS,
LUM BIN SANG, EM.
BAN HET, Eaq.
CHẠY LI CHOY Esq.
Yow CHONG PENC, Esq. Q. for ONE, Esq.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES ** MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, payable at any of its Agencies,
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of Businoes, whether they u Shareholders or not.
WOO LIN YUEN,
A HANDSOME AMERICAN MANUAL, AND PEDAL BASS ORGAN, ALMOST NEW. DIMENSIONS.-Length, 4 feat: 11 inobes; height, 5 feet 2 iñohậu; width, 2 feat 4 inches.
Walnut ons, carved and polished.
The instrument has Six Octaves of Keys, C. Scale, Six Sots of fleets, Fifteen Slope, viz....... Dispasan, Melois. Viola, Daloot, Principal, Celeste, Fluto D'Amour, Cello, Cremona, Flaglo. Horu, Forte, Yox Huasta, Octave Coupler, Bourdea Pedal, Manual to Podala, Brand Organ, Foot Pedal, Swell Font Portal. Frost Blow Pedals, Blow Handle. Podsta 1 Set Notes Pedal Roods, 16 feet Pitch.
Can be seen at the Offs of the Daily Press ay morning between the hours of 10 AM. and Noox.
Hongkong, 6th April, 1888,
FOR SALE.
1699
HEIDI ECK'S
CAMPAGNE, 1889 WHITE SEAL.
$32 ............... por caso of 1 dozon querte. $23
.......per case of 2 dozen pinte. PAUL DUBOIS & Coa CLARET, GRAND VIN LEOVILLE. $25............ per anse of 1 dezen quarts, CLARET, CHATEAU LAROEB. $13............. per cosa of 1 dozen quartu. 334
per case of 2 dozen pints. PONTET CANET. $9.50........ per oase of 1 dosen quarts, PALMER MARGAUX
$8.50 ......
$
................. per case of I dozen quarts.
LORMONT.
per case of 1 dozen quarta. JOUN WALKEL & SOYS'
OLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY, 88......... por case of 1 dozon bottles.
ALSO.
CUTLER PALMER & Co.'s
Secretary,
HEAD OFFICE,
Hongkong, 14th March, 1881.
[562
WINES AND SPIRITS.
BIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, lab January, 1884.
FOR SALE.
NOTICE
AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
No. 2, Quran's Road Wusk,
CEEN FIRE INSURANCE ACCONE'S SHERRY, PORT.
COMPANY.
NO CLARETS, CHAMPAGNE,
The Undersigned, Agents for the above CHOCKS, BURGUNDY. pany, are prepared to A CEPT RISES BRANDY, WHISKJES, ALE, STOUT. ngaiast FIRE at Current Rates.
NORTON & Co.,
-Agents.
Hongkong 16th July, 1827.
THE LATEST ADVANCE IN
INSURANCE.
MACHINERY, PIAÑOS.
STOVES, and TRICYCLES. SCALES, BICYCLES.
119 PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH
PIANOS.
COOKING
LIFE" SINGER" SEWING MACHINES.
THE NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY'S
5 YEAR DIVIDEND
THI
POLICY
Apply to
W. G.`RUMFÆREYS & Co,
Bank Buildings. Boogkong, 1st January, 1936.
HIS Polioy scanresto the insured the option. of terminating his Tnsurance at the end of any 5 Year period, and renojving for his Policy a cash surrender value together with his share of secumulated surplus apportioned se a dividend. If dexth nceur, the full amcant of the Policy wil be paid immediately on proof of death, together Der with a Mortuary Dividend of 50 per Cont, of all premiums received during the 5 Year period in which death roay happen.
Proepeutus and fall particulars may be had on application to
BIRLEY DALRYMPLE & Co,
Agents,
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO. Hongkong, 13th January, 1898.
20 MPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY:
The Undersigned. Agents for the above Company, are prepared to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE to the extent of $60,000 on any
one
FIRST-CLASS, RISK
at Current Rates,
18
GIRE, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company
·Hongkong, 9th May 1881. NORTH GERMAN FILE INSURANCER COMPANY AT HAMBURG, PHE" Undersigned, AoENTS for the above
Compsos, are prepared to GRANTI
elses risks at ourront rates.
MELCHERS & Co Hongkong. 27th March, 1876,
FOR SALE.
32
AMPA HAMPAGNE "MONOPOLE"
-HEIDSIECK & Co.-- MONOPOLE RED SEAL (mediam dry).
Do. "se" Ren FOIL (dry),
GOLD FOIL
do. (extra dry). CARLOWITZ & O... Solo-Agents For
Do.
Do.
HHIDSIECK & Co, RIMS,
For Hongkong, China, and Japan. Hongkong, 1st July, 1885.
NOW READY.
1288
NGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR,
1.8 3 9
FOR THE DESE,
La RED AND BLACK
་
In RED IMITATION Morocco CASE. PRICE ONE DOLLAR,
KELLY & WAigh. W. BrewIR, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
FOR SALE CHEAP
CYLINDRICAL TUBULAR GUN-
DESTINATION
THE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 8z¤, 1588.
LONDON MA Suez Canal mem HAVRE AND HAMBURG, &g... BREMEN,VIL PORTS of CALE MARSEILLES VIA SAIGON, &C. VANCOUVER D.C., FIA KOBB, &a. SAN FRANCISCO-VIA HAMA. SAN FRANCISCO VIA Y’HAMA, SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO
RE
"VESSELS" "ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
PESIEL'S NAME
- CAPTAIN-
Achilles (str.).......... Anderson.... Iphigenis (str.) L. Voltmar...... Bayern (st). R. Sander Melbourne treguerr...... Zombosi (fr.) Tiday............... City of Bis (af) Oceania (air)........ Protolas
F. H. Drove... GENOA VT BOMBAT, & Bisagno (str.) ..... TRIESTE
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK VIA BURZ CANAL. PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, &o. YOKOHAMA ÄND KOBE) NAGASAKI, KÜBE, &c. TIENTSIN...
SHANGHAI, KOBE, &c., SHANGHAI
uniuers
Barsham
A. F. lothbart Ánfosao..... Baronico (ax.) ............... F. Ferial Centennial.......T. M. Boarse... C. II: Allyn ... Strathleyen Istr.)... C. W. Pearson Chingta (str.) ...Arthur..............
Titan
FOR FREIGHT APPLY T
AI
Hongkong Batterfold & Swiro an Hongkong Blemsson & Co. Hongkong Melohors & Co Hongkong Messageries Maritimes... Hongkong
Adamson, Bell & Co. Hongkong PM 8..S..C................... Hongkong | 0, & Đi 8. B. G Hongkong Russell & Cas Hongkong Melchers & Co. Hongkong Carlowitz & Co... Hongkong O. Bachrach Hongkong
Hongkong
Hongkong
Hongkong
Hongkong
Carlowitz & Co. Pastau & Co. Adarasan, Bell & Co. Battarfeld & Stire Adamson, Bell & Co., Hongkong Batterfeld & Swire. Hongkong Butterfeld & Swire
Messageries Maritimes..... Hongkong Jardine, Matheson & Co... Hongkong Dutterfield & Swire....... Siomesen & Co. interioncm Brasil & Co..... Hongkong Brandao & Co. Hongkong Douglas Lapraik & Co.... Hongkong Tae Fat Hong
Monmouthshiro (str.) Cuming '.......
Nester (str.)
Thompsonin
Hoihow (str.)
Gyles
Sindh (str.).
Med-
Dantun (str.).......
Antenor (sf). ...
Brenner! Griec
Niaypo (str.)........
F. Schuls
Zafir> (str.)
Talbot..
Hongkong Hongkong
MANILA VIA AMOY
Don Juan (str.)...... Marquez.........
SWATOW, A MOY, & FOOCHOW Baitan (4)....................] Ashton SWATOW,SPORE&BANGKOK, Dorowongs(str.)...
T. II. LOT
SHANGHAI VIA AMO
SHANGHAI
MANILA VIA ANDY
VESSELS ON THE BERTA
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, AND HAMBURG, VIA BUEZ CANAL. (Talang Cargo at through rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, LONDON, TaVERPOOL and Bases.)
HE Steamship
ΤΗ
P.M.
VESSELS ON THE BEETri CANADIAN PACIFIÙ CINE,
AND PASSENGER AKIKA Cargo
JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, AND JUROPE,
VIA
TY
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY AND OTHRE CONNECTING BAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS. THE British Steamabip.
TH
* ZAMBESI."
VESSELS ON THE BERTH
FOR NEW YORK.
TO DE DESPATCHED THE 3/9 L. 1. 1. Americus Ship
On 10th inet... Today, at £ .
To-morrow, it 4.mat. On 10th inst., at Naon. Te-day, at 3 M
On 19th lust, at a esc
"TITAN,"
C. H. Allyn, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have a quick despatch.
Ear Freight, apply to'.
PUSTAU & Co.
Hongkong, 9th March, 1888.
FOR NEW YORK
THE 3/3 L II Amorin Ship
On 10th inst...at 3 P.M.
TH
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
On 18th it, at 10 a.ú.
On 10th inst, at Noon.
Quick despatch.
Quink despatch.
On or about 19th inst.
On 11th inst
"CENTENNIAL"
MAILS EXPECTED.
THE INDIAN MAZE
The steamer Japan, with the Indian mail, left Singapore on the Reil, and is dus here on the h instant.
THC FRENCH 'MAIL. The M. M. sencer Sindh, with the n outward French mai, left Saigon at 10am. on the 71k, and may be looked for home on or abent Thursday, tho 10th inn
THE AMERICAN MAIL
T, M. Bourne, Master, will load here for the with the American mail of the 14th April, left
above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
On 12th inst, Daylight
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 6th March, 1888
+49
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
Ou or about 10th inst.
To-morrow, at Noon,
On 18th inst.
On 10th instant.
On 11th inst. Today, at F.31. To-day, at P.M.
Tomorrow, at 4 г.M. To-morrow, at Noon. Tomorrow, at U A.M.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM SHIP COMPANY. TAKING, CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE; VIA THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
STEAMERS. ..
"IPHIGENIA," Captain L. Voltmar, will be lospatahod for the abora Porta TO-DAY, the 8th May, at Two
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Steamship "OCRANTC" with ba STEMSSEN & Cr, 2431 Tons Register, Tiddy, Commander, despatched for Shr. Francisco, vti Yoko
Agente. will las dospatuked for VANCOUVER, BC ham, on THURSDAY, s 10th May, pt 891 AND SAN FRANCISCO, VIA KOBE, AND TIRES P.M. Connection being made at Yoko- Hongkong, 30th April, 1886. -
YOKOHAMA, TO-DAY, the 8th May, hams with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan FOR SHANGHAI: -
Ports.
THE Steamship
P.M.
at THREE P.M.
First-class Faros granted as follows c To San Francisco.
$200.00
To be followed by the 9. S. "BATAVIA,” All PAKEL PACKAGES scald be marked to on 15th May, S. 5. PORT ADELAIDE,"address, in full; sad same will bo received at the "NINGPO"
ou let Juno, and S. S. PARTHIA," on 21st Company's Office until Frya P.M. the day pre Captain F. Schule, will be despatched for the Jumo.
vións to sailing. Connection will be made at Yokohama_with abovo Port TO-DAY: the 8th inst., at FOUR
Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports, For Freight or Passago, apply to
and at Vancouver with Pacific Coast Pointe by STEMSSEN & Co. the regular Steamers of the PACIFIC COAST Hongkong, 7th May, 1898.
STEAMSHIP COMPANY and other Steamers
Through Passage Tickets granted to Eng. THE CHINA & MANILA STHAMŠUIP | land. France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic
COMPANY, LIMITED.
fines of Stremors.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY, ' THE Company's Steamship
"ZAFIRO" Captain Talbot, will be despatolied for the above Port TO-DAY, the 8th instant, at Four M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers,
1870
Hunghong, 5th May, 1858.
FOR SWATOW, SINGAPORE, AND
RANGKOK.
THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL
SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED, THE Company's Steamer
TH
"DEVAWONGSE,"
175.00.
First-class Fores granted as follows:- To Vancouver & Victoria Mexican $160.09. To San Franciso. To all Common Points in Canada
and the United States.. To Liverpool....... To London
200.00.
300.00.
***...... 305.00, To other European Points at proportionate ratos. Spacial reduced rates granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese and Japanese Customs, to be obtained on application.
Cossular Invoices to accompany Cargo dor. tined to Points in the United States, should be Bant to the Company's Offices addressed to Mr.
Freight will be roosived on Board until 4 .. on the 7th May.
To San Francisco and return, available for 6 months.... To Liverpool...gener
350.00 ...... 395.00 330.00 To other European points at proportionate raton. Spesial-rodnoed rates granted to Officars
To London.....
of the Army, Navy, Lift Borries, and the Imperial Chinos Customs, to be obtained application.
LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.
• FIEST
BONUS of INTERIN A
TWENTY PER CENT. upon Centri- butions for the year 1897 as this day bear doolared.
Warrants may bo had on application at the jabove Offies on and after the 5th proxime.
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-" embarking at San Francisco for China or Janen (or vice versa) within one year months, will be allowed a Bitont of 10%. This allowance do not apply to through fares from China and Jer on to Europe.
Consular Invoices to sompany Cargo dea
tined to points begond San Francisca in the United Stater should be sent to the Company's Oficos, addressed to the Colloster of Customs. San Francisco.
[
For further information as to Freight
STEAM-paver, B.C.
D. E. BROWN, District Freight Agent, Fau or Passage, apply to the Agency of the O
pany. No. 50 Queen's Road Central,
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. -Hongkong, 25th April, 1888. ....
“SHIRE” LINE OF STEAMERS,
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.` THE Starship
Captain PH. Loff, will be despatched for the ahore Poris TO-MORROW, "the 9th inst, NL ELEYEN AM.
Fer Fraight or Passage, apply ta..........
YUEN FAT HONG,
Agouts.
| 877
Hongkong. 5th May, 1988 ·
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAL (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rater for CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, NEWCHWANG, HAN- How, and Ports on the YANOTSZM) THE Company's Sleszushij
Captain Bremner, will be despatched as above
All Parosks must be sent to our Office and should be macked to address in full; and tho same will be received by us until 5 r.. the day previons to sailing.
For information is to Passage or Freight, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agente Hongkong, Jat May, 1888.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE
f$
«MONMOUTHSHIRE” Caming, Commander, will be despatched for the 8abare Perte ou tas 11th inst.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ,
PORT BAID, TELESTE, BRINDISI, GENOA, ANTWERP,-*-
BREMEN AND HAMBURG, „PORTS IN TUTTE INTE À NUE, BLACK GUA- AND BALTIC PORTS;
ALSO, LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, HAL- TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS,
TO-MORROW, the 9th instant, at NooN.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., | GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN
General Managers.
PORTS. Hongkong, 5th May, 1858.
1875 FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.
3 BOAT'S BOILERS, 150 HP. 6, with likings, tested to 150 Iba, to the square inch; they are suitable for a vessel about 670 tons, or would be very suitable for driving stationary engines. Cornish ROLLERS 16 ft. long by 6 ft. in diameter, double rivetted, with 4 Galway's Patest Ex vs and Borze Vertical BOULERS. 1 Steam FIRE ENGINE BOILER. 16-H.P. ENGINE. 1 Stomm Puar. 2 Hori- [13 zontal and 1 Diagonal Stars WINCHES. 1 Cargo PLANING MACHINE. 2 EMERY Toor. GRINDERS. 5 Boxes TAPS and. Dis. 2 Weston's PATENT BLOCKS, 4
8 and to
HAND PUMPS. tons. 2 double seting 500 gal. WATER TANK. 1 Bradford's PatentHE Spanish Steamer STEAM LAUNDRY, capable of washing about 1,500 pieces per day, with Boiler and Engine. T162 now Hand-Powor Patent 8TRAL FLOUR MILLS, by Parsehouse of Wolverhampton. 1 New Patent Hand Fewer Rios ETBLLING MACHINE, by Nichollson, of Newmastk-ou-Tyne. All the above Machinery are new or as good
UNIX FIRE OFF
The Undersigned are now prepared GRANT POLICIES INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Rates
DOUGLAS LATEAUX & Co..
Agents for the Phonix Fire Ofice. Hongkong, 17th August. 1887. THE
CHINA FIRE INSURANCH COMPANY, LIMITED,,
ESTABLISHED 1570 HEAD Orrier,-Hongkong.
CAPITAL TWO MILLION DOLLARS.
PAID-UP CAPITAL
RESERVE FUND......
CLAIMS PAID.....
BOTUBES PAID
$ 400,001
650,000 626300
389,000
RISKS accepted at CURRENT RATE OF
PREMIA
1711
JAS. R. COUGHTRIE, Socretary.. Hongkong, 30th March, 1888. --T-DE-LONDON-A-8-8-UR-AN CE
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF H
MAJAUTY KING GRORGH THE PINET. A.D. 1720.
THE Undersigned basing been appointed.
Agents, the abara Corporation, are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Policies al merent rates, payable either here." in London, or at the principal Ports of Tudin China, su Anstmalia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Policies issued for long or short periods at current rates.
LIVE DEPARTMENT. Policies iganed for same not exceeding £5,000 st poduced rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 26th July, 1872, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTIL
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Ba new
1 Full size THRUSTON'S BILELED TABLE with BALLS, CITES and MARKING BOARD
For further Particulars, apply to
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer,
Queen's Road.
ong
Hongkong, 7th April, 1865.
1888. 1688. MAIL TABLES. 1888.
TUB MAIL TAULES, with Parcel Pust Table and Alown, for 1888 am Now READY.
THE
On Paper 10 cents, on Card 20,oints, cash.
Daily Press Office,
Ilongkong, 25th February, 1888.
NOW ON SALE,
THPERLLL QUARTO.
NGLISH AND CHINESE
DICTIONARY.-
WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN
PRONUNCIATION.
An Anglo-Chinese Dictionary, published at the Daily Press Office. Hongkong.
For comprehensiveness and practical service
14 this Work stands unrivalled. All the new words which the Chinese have of late, years heen ecmpelled to col to express the numerous o jects in machinery, photography, telegraphy,
Is Undersigned, Agents of the above Com-and in solenes generally, which the rapid advance
THE
pany, are authorized to INSURE against FIRE at Corrent Rates.
of foreign relations has imposed upon them, sro
*DON JUAN,” Captain Marques, will be despatched as shovej TOMORROW, the 9th inst, at Four P.M.
For Freight or Passage, sply to
BRANDAO & Co.,
Ageui6. Hongkong, 7th May, 1888.
1820 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STRAN NAVIGATION COMPANY.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG. COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, STEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, & TRIESTE, (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, BLACK SEA,, DEVANT & ADRIATIC PORTS).
THE Company's Steamer
““BERENICE,” Captain E. Perini, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY. the 10th of May.at Moos.
For Further Particulars regarding Freight and Foosage, apply to the Agenor of the Co pany, Fraya Central.
O. RACHRACE
Agent
Hongkong, 1st May, 1889,
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR TIENTSIN.
THE Company's Steamship
T
"WOTHOW"
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE. -
N.B.-CARS CAN BE TAXON ON THROUGH.
BILLS OF LAPING FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN RUSMIA..
WEDNESDAY, the 7th day of May 1889, at Four PM, the Company's Stesmalip "BAYERN," Captain R. Sardor, WU MALLS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port og above, CALLING AS GENOA.
This steamer has superior Passenger Accom.
mciation.
For Freight or Passage, apply.to
ADAMSON BELL & Co. Agents,
Hengkong, 7th May, 1988.
FOR NEW YORK, TA SUEZ CANAL. THE Stearabip
མཪ་- -ས པ་ ས། །
"STRATHLEVEN,"
878
C. W. Poarson, Commander, will be dospatahad for the above Fort on or about the 12th inst.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
Agents
1793
Hongkong, 4th May, 1988.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR NAGASAKI KOBE, AND
TOKOHAMA. THE Company's Stoomably
"NESTOR,"
Captain Thompson, will be despatched as aboro on SUNDAY, the 13th instant.
For Freight or Passare, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 7th May, 18803.
1831
STEAM FOR
JARDINE, MATHEŠON & Co., General Agents, CANZON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, Hongkong, 20th April, 1888.
791
The PM. stoner City of Rio de Janeiro,
Yokohama ar bho 5th, and is due here on the 11th instant.
THE CANADIAN MAIL. - This Canalion Pacißo steamer Parthia, with fates to the 30th ultimo, left Vancouver, ou that dute, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 8th instant.
STEAMERS EXPECTED. Tho P. & O. Extra steamer Khiva loft Singa pore ut 9 am, on the 2nd, and is dus here on tha 8th instant.
The N. G. L. stoamor Bisugno left Singapore on the 3rd, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 9th instant.
The P. O. Extra steamer Kashgar leit
THE CHINA & JAPAN TELEPHONE Slugepere on the 3rd, and is dus here on the
COMPANY, LIMITED,
13, PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
9th inst
The OS. S. Co.'s steamer Antenor wit Singapore on the 3rd, and is dun heys on the
The TELEPHONE EXCHANGE is now in 9th instant.
working order.
Subscription, $80 per Annum. Electrical Material on sale, or hire. Electric BELLs fitted and maintained. Agents for ELETRIC LIGHTING, Estiuntos free for all kinds of Electrical work.
HAROLD DOWSON,
Ageat.
11628
-
TO. S. 8..Co.'s stasmer Nestor loft-Singa pore in the 4th, and is dau here on the Luth instant.
The Shire Line steamer Munizmuthshire left · Singapore en the 5th, and is ine here or the " 11th instant,
The Union Line steamer Metapalioft Fargking, 26th August, 1887.
Singapore en theeth, and may be exported PONG. PHOTOGRAPHERwire hero on or about the 11th instant
Has just added to his COLLECTION
of VIEWS Soras NEW SCENES and Photos,
in
The Glon Linosteamer Gleneagles left ing
about the 11th instoot.
of NATIVE TYPES, copies of which are obtainable pers on the 5th, and may be expected here on ne
his Studio or abMoors, KELLY & WALSH'S, IVORY MINIATURES of Superior Quality and of Excellant and High Finish. PERMANENT ENLARGEMENT of PHotos, and Trewe and reproductions of the samo on Paper, Canvas, or Opal..
4 OST-OFFICR NOTICE –—
When Correspondence haa basa min-sú INSTANTANEOUS VIEWS, GROUPa and Pon-delayed (both of which are liable to b TRAITS are taken in any state of the weather,censionally) all the the addresses perd do or Re and all Permanent Processes, are executed on note on the cover, Sent to Moderate Terros.
at 7 pm, or as the ease may be, and forw STUDIO-ICE HOUSE LAKE. f38 without any other writing whatever, t
-་་་་“------------ Postmaster General. This should be ærteri- UTLER PALMER
Co the first time canse of complaint occurs'; it. ESTABLISHED IN 1815,
mistake to let smoki sttors pass for fer
C
OF LONDON, BORDEAUX, CalcUPTA, HOMBAY,Kiving trouble, a course which goerally
MADRIS, LAHORE, KTERACHRE, KO. 1
Aro represented in China by
Messra. JARDINE, MATHSSON & Co.
SEMBER & Co
TANE, CRAWFORD & Co. & by B. E. BETNELL & Cc. in Japan.................... Subjoined are some of the items consigned by
theas well-known Shippers
`SPIRITS,
more trouble in the end.
LOCAL DELIVERY-No delivery is atte on board Ship, at the Pesk, Kowloon, Aber. &o, no at any private houar (oven th namo in the address) when there is a pl business rearor, at which delivery can be
The Postal Guide for 1847, revised to date will be found in the Daily Press Dir p. 385 large edition, p. 701 smal odition. is the only authorised couplero Samur
COGNAC-TE popular "4 Star" goulity, and Postal Information published in Honeko
best-No better shipped.
COGNAC-The well-known "2 Star" quality.
--- SCOTCH WHISKY, -------
Tho" CARLTOR"-11 years old. The Heart Stepod Bottle." The Square Bottla."
Are C. P. & Co.'s soleated Whiskies of perfect quality, each is well matured and fres from Purel oil.
The authorisel lst of Mai connection with this paper is the ou twice each day in our Fit, shir
corrected to a much later hon tani below.
A. MAIL WILL CLOSE,
For Swatow, Amoy, and Fx Hailan, to-day, the 3th inst. at 11.30 AM
For Singapore---Per Iphigrata, to-tapi Ath inst.. at 1.30 PM.
Fur Kela, Yokohame, Vanetten. “B.C, and San Francis. Por Zaubesi, to-day, the Sh
The "GLENLIVET" in round bottles is papetariat, at 9.30 PM
and good.
IRISH WHISKY, Only one quality consigned, the best.
PORT INVALIDS,” Invalids in particular ara recommended to select this Wino, it is really as INVALID'S PORT.
SHERRY,
For Connoisseurs the following have their own
distinctive merits--
The INVALIAS" pale, italicute, fine flavor. "Amosung," a Sfouter Wins, very popular. "MANZANILLA," a clean dry appetising Wins. “SHOREY-WHITE SEAL," a special favorito in
China.
CLABET, Perfectly paro Bordowxx, not loaded to plesse
vitiated palatos.
MOUTON..........in quarts and pints. ASOS...in quarts and pinta. ST. ESTERHO....in quarts and pints. MAMAUX-MEDoc in quarts and pints.
LIQUEUR
Bénédictine from the Monastery.
For Shanghai-Per Ningpo, to-day, the | lust, ab 330 x
For Amcy and Manila.-Për Zahra, te. day, the 8th inst., ut 3.39 P.M.
For Singapore and Bitavia-Par Devonka to-day, the 8th inst, at 3.30 ex
For Bundok-or Wyvern, today, th [inst., at 4.30 P.M.
For Chinking and Hankow. Por Tetors today, the 8th inst, ut 2,00 2,3.
Phe Haifong. Per Danube, to-dy inak, at 5.00 .M.
For Swatow, Singapore, and Bangk Deutzenge, to-morrow, the 9th lust.
For baugiai-Per Gwaton, to-mor 9th inst, at 11.30 4.3.
For Amoy and Mania. Por Den morrow, the 9th inst., st. 3.00 2.5.
For Straite Settlements Per Fall to-marrow, Lieth inst., at 400x St.
For Saigon-Per Gicara, to-morrow, inst., at 430 P.M.
For Straits. Colesbo, and Bomba. Berenice, on Thursday, to 10th inst
AM
C. P. & Co. are the Sala Consignors of this] MAILS BY THE, GERMAN PAC
world wide known Liqueur.
The Gerasa Contract Packs Bayern
YEE
生怡
SUNG &
For Prices apply to either of the above Firnis bedespatched on WEDNESDAY. the 9th marked *
||2)79 | with Mils for the United Kingdom. "u
andcontries beyond, vin Brindai; to the Straits Set lements. Batasin, Barnab, Ceylon, Fail Co., Aden, Egypt, Malta, &c, &c
Registry or at 2.M. The Mail closos at 3 F.M. Lata letters tift *90
with 10 cents extra postage Correspondenos should be mated Per dann me Care of Messrs Kwong Sung & Co., Mait, or with-bo-name of the Packet.
No. 88 PRATA.
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Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on Board until 4 P. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA Spacio and Parcels until 3 r., on the 8th (FLORIO & RUBAFTING UNITED COMPANIES) Beard; they uns be left at the Arency's Office) May, 1888. (Parle are not to be sant on Contents and Value of Packages are required.
The Steamer has splendid Accommodation and carries a Doctor and Stawardens. For-further-Particulars apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents. “Hongkong, 14th April, 1889.
COMPAGNIE DES MÉSSAGERIES
MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND BOMBAY, having oonGesion with Company's Mail Steamers
to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, LARGE MESSINA NAPLES, (LEGHORN) and GENOA all MEDITERRANEAN ACdre
SOUFE ADÉLATIO, LEVANTINE AZI
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR
17
:
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO, LOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA ADEN, SUEZ,
AMERICAN PORTS ap to CALLAO. Taking Gergo at throagh rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAĞDAD. THE Company's Stewnabip
THE
"DISAGNO,"
Captain Anfoase, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, the Ith inst., at TEN A.M.
At Baway the Steamers ses discharging it PRINCE'S DOCKS.
COAL MERCHANTS,
havo always on band STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP-
TION OF COAL
MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!
QUUMS tó ba lent on First MORTGAGE.
25,000 to $18,000.
For Further Partionlars regarding Freight J
PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND and Passage, apply to
BLACK SEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA, MARSEILLES, AND
Captain yles, will be despataked as above PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA; ̧
on THURSDAY, the 10th instant.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1888
7866
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
POB LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL
THE
bere given in astenin. Each and every word is THE Company's Steamship fully illustrated sad explained, forming exerclass 177,for students of a most instructivo nature. Both
GILMAN & Co.
Hongkong. Ist January, 1892.
SUMMER TIME TABLE.
THE KOWLOON FERRY. STEAM-LAUNCH MORNING STAR"
Rons Daily as Ferry Boat between PELTAR'S WHY and Tam-Tea-Tour at the following bours Thle Time Table will take effect from the 19th April, 1888.
WEER DAYS.
LONTUB LELYOS Hongkong. Kowloon
Leros
Kowloon
6.50 A.;
SUNDAYS
the Court and Punti prohansistions are given
"ACHILLES,"
A230,
LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX, DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP.
ON THURSDAY, the
10th May, at Noon, the Company's Steamship "MELBOURNE, Commsidant Léquerre, with MAILS. PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and
places.
CARLOWITZ & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 4th May, 1858.
V. S. MAIL LINE.".
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER- LANU RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
CARGO, will leave this Port for the shoreTHE U.F. Mail Steamer "CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO," will be despatched for Captain Anderson, will be dispatched 25. 2007 voll we for Marselles, and sccepted in the 19th inet.; at THREE P., taking State Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon. San Francisco, vil Yokohama, on SATURDAY,
Fer Fraght or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Dongkong, 27th April, 1888,
1772
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
For particulars, apply, by letter, to
Q. E. D.
The Post Ofso declines all responsibility for Unregistered Covers containing Book No Cole, or Jewellery, and, where Registration beer zieglected, will make no enquiries in nllaged lesson of such corers.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKE The French Contract Packet Melbourne • [1 be dospatobed on THURSDAY, the 10th May, 120 with Malle for the United Kingdom, Eur ar
and placos beyond, tử Maraviliw - to- Sairan Straits Settlements, Batarin, Burmah. Cay. the Australasian Colonies, Pondichery, Mada Calcutta, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, n` Gibraltar.
Cara of Daily Press Office, Hongkong, 21st April, 1858.
MAE IN BURK MANUFACTURER OF FIRST CLASS FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTELY,
COLLEGE CHAMBERS
DRAWING ROOM AND DINING ROOM SUIT, LOUNGES AND EAST CHAIRS,
BIBEROARDS, WARDROBES,
DRESSING TABLES AND MARBLE TOT WAаH- STANDS, MANTEL AND CONSOLE GLASSE. SILK PLUSHES is VARIOUS COLOURS.
TAPESTRIES, IN LATEST DRSION. FURNITURE RE-UPHOLSTERED Hongkong, 26th April, 1898.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
TRS
117
Fast, has PRIVATE BOARD and RE
The saal hours will be observed in oko the Kuils, &c.
The Post Office declines all responsibility f Unregistered Lotions containing Bank Not Coin, or Jewellery, and, where Registration boon naglsetel, will make no enquiries in alleged loss of such letters.
THE FRENCH MAILE. Day before Departure. 5 PM, Money Order Office closes, Post 1 closes, except the night box, which is alw open out of office hours.
Day of Departure
7 A.M., Post Office enens
transit through Marseilles for the principal gers and Freight for Japan the United States places of Europe.
and Europe,
Through Bills of Ladion issued for trans- STAINFIELD, 55, Queen's Road 10 AM., Registry of Letters case3. Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on board until 4 par.portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, SIDENCE for Single Men or Married Conplos, at 100 M. Posting of all printed matter an!. Specie and Parcels antil 3 P., on the the San Francisco, to Atlantio and Inland Cities, reasonable rates. May, 1888 (Parools are not to be ut of the United States, via Overland Railways, ta
the accents being carefnly marked on the best on THURSDAY, the 10th May. principle iterto attsiped. The typography. displays the success of an attempt to make the Chinese and English type correspond in the size of 'body, thereby effecting a vast economy of Space, adbleving a clearness not previously attired, and dispensing with those rust marginė and vacant spaces which have heretofore charao- FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, AND on board; they must be left at the Ageny's Havana, Trinidad, and Domerars, and to porta torized Chinese publications.
MELBOURNE. THE Company's Steamship
"CHINGTE,"
7.00-21. Chinese characters. and Medhurst's English Arthur, Commander, will be despatchel na
an Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, whilst above an SATURDAY, the 12th instant, at 10,15 P
this work contains more than 50,000 English DAYLIGHT. 10.45 words, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese charac The attention of Passengers is directed to the
To illustrate the vast acopa of the work the Lavoz
following furta are submitted for consideration Hosgleng Chalmera Vocabulary contains about 16.000.
THE
$9.00
7.00 A.. 8,80 -0.02"
6.00 A..
7.30
5.00
0,00
9.15
9.40
#10,18
9.10
#104
12.30 PM. 1980
"
12.4 P.M.
1,00
11.00
+
2.00
I
12.34 г..
300
3.00
1,30
2,00
4.0
2.33
3.0
42
430
3.89
4,60
4,10
4.1.
4.30
5,40
4.50
&.10
14..
16.45
7,00
6.30
G.15
6451
7.10
T.1
1.30...
6.44
7.16..
12.00 NOON,ters. Again, despite all the grammars and superior Accumulation offered by this other elementary works as yet published, the Steamer. First-class Saloon and Cabins are student of this diffent language absolutely re situated forward cf the Enginea. Second Class quires examples to display the various appli-Pasisogers are barthed in the Poop: A Ketri- cations and agairulents of different words which gerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh lure are general, meaning. Of those examples Provisions during the entire voyage. A duly the work contains more than five times as qualified Surgoon is carried. mimy as any other Dictionary hitherte pub- lished.
There will be no Lauash on Monday and Friday, on account of coating.
Tha abore Time Table will be striolly idbered
For practical purposes the arrangement of the work is so completo, that a reference to its pagès enables a person who understands English
to, except under anavoidable circumstances. ln to communicate effectively with natives who
cons of stress of weather, dne notice wil be given of any stoppages
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODÓWN COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Company is propared to TRANSHIP To a solo was at Kowicon or West Point to any Steamer in the Harbour, and to BRING CARGO seross from Kowloon to any place on the Praya at the usual rates.
By Order,
ISAAC HUGHES,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 21st April, 1888,"
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anderstand nothing but Chiness. In thisrespect
For Freight or Hessage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agonte. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1889.
· FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE American Ship
THE A
"PACTOLUS,”
the work will be found indispensable to all Hernani, Master, will load hore for the above Europeans residing ir Chins, and to the natives themselves it explains sabjects frilly with which Port, and will have quick despatch.
very few indeod of them are perfectly soquainted
To parties resident in England and interested
in China it cannot but be invaluable occasion «ily.
Offlos) Contents and value of Packages are. required,
For farther particulars, apply at the Com Tany's Office.
G. DE OHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, 28th April, 1888.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS, POSTE FRANCAIS, FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA, THE Company's Steamer
"SINDH,"
L2
1363 Cupteia-Mao6,-will leave for the abovo Ports
pa pr about the 10th instant.
G. DE CITAMPDAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, 5th May, 1988.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMDY, Taking Cargo and Pusengers at through raten for NINGYO, CHSPOO, NEWCHWANG, TIENTSIN, TANKO, and Ports on the YaNGINZE.) THE Company's Steamship
ANTENOR,"
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 7th April, 1986.
1706 EOL SAN FRANCISCO.
T
"It comprises upwards of two thenzend large, /VITE 3/3.L, I. 1. German Borque quarto pages,
A Large REDUCTION in PRICE in mado to Purolasers of SIX ur more Coples.
LONDON:
TRUBNER & Co, 50. PATernoster Row.
KONGKONG:
"DAILY PRESE OFFICE, WYNDHAM ST.
"F. H. DREWS,"
in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Sitoamēra.
Franco, and Germany by all fans Atlantic lines ranse, and Parsaro Tickets granted to England. of Steamers.--- --
First-class Fares granted as follows To. Bau Francisco
$200.00
To San Francisco and return,
available for 6 monthson
950.00
To Liverpoot
To London
$25.00 380.00
To other European points at proportionate
Hongkong, 14th October, 1987.
REMOVAL
136
CASSUMUHOY'S JAPAKKER WARE
HOUSE AND FURNITURE Broz has been REMOVED to No. 43, Qason's Road, formerly occupied by Acner & Ca
128
A Largo Assortment of Japaness Goods at most reasonable prices.
TIMBER.
THE Underagnod, Agents for Mozers. T
E.E ABRAHAMSÓN & CO., Sandakan,
toa. Spacial redwood ratas granted to Cflcers British North Bornes, are now prepared to of the Army, Navy Civil Bervice, and the anbmit for inspection Samples of hard and soft Imparini Chinees Castoms, to be obtained on TIMBERS suitable for Wharves, Bailding and
General purposes. suplication
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re- embarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year will be allowed a_diescunt_ of 10% from Return Fire. This allowance does not apply to through fare from China and Japan to Europe.
Freight will bo ressived on board until 4 P.M. the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages
will be received at the Office, until 5 P-M. sains day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to adres in full value of same is requirod
Consular Tavoles to accompany Cargo destined to pointa bayonil San Franoista (in the United States should be sent to tha
·GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Agents. Hongkong 2nd November, 1886.
ANG TAI
DEALER
(9
patterns conceS,
11 A.K., Mail closes, creapt for Late Letters
11.10 A, Letters way be posted with Late Fo
of 10 eats until
13.50 A.M., when the Post Office closes entgy
1140 A1 Late Letters may be posted on a
the packet with
time of departure.
JOT RASPONSIBLE FOR
Neither the CAPTAINS, the ADENTS, I Ownres, will be RESPONSIBLE DEIT emotracted by the Officers or of the following Yassels during ther Hongkong Harbour-
BENARTY, Brit, str., Boutillior.-Gibb, Li
-ton & Co.
CICERO, Brit str, George-Adamson. `
06:
Column, Ger, ship. Haruldus-Cant- FALKENTURG, Gur. sie., Dryer. Celolo
F.H DREWS, Ger. bk, Rathbart-C Iers, Brit. bk, Swak Sigungss & C
EUROPEAN GOODS., Pobra de
PACTOLUB, Amir ship, Barshem--Pouti
Has for Balo all Scets of WINES, SPIRITS, PATHAN, Brit. str, Kowloy-Adamson.
PROVISIONS, OILMAN'S STORES,
TEA EEFINED SUGAE, &o, &c.
No. IL. LYNDHURST TERRACE.
JAPAN
GAZETTE.“
YOKOHAMA
Co.
187
PERSHAW, Brit. bk, Tuokay.-Lane, Cr
& Ca
PROPONTIS, Brit. str., Henley-Adaina (
& Co
Company's Offices in Bealed Envelopes, addressed HAVING OPPO ORENA for the Japan TTTAN. Am. hip. Allyn-asun
"AVING bean appointed Aarse in HONG. TANKADICE, Brit str., H. Graig —Rated+=
to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco.
For further information as to Passage and Gazette, Japan Gasatte Summary" and VELOCITY, Bri b. I. Martin.-Prata &
A: F. Rothbart, Bladfer, will load here for the Captain Giler, will be despatched 11 abosa Preight apply to the Agaxoy of the Company, "Hong List," Orders for haberiptions and/ WYVERN, Brit str. J. Brotherton-thines
abave l'ort, and will tave a quick despatol.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & CO. Hongkong, 24th April, 1888.
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FRIDAY, the IIth inst.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
No. 306, Queen's Road Central
Advertisemente will be received at this Offe
1982
Hongkong, Srd May, 1889.
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DUTTERFIELD & WIRE, Agenta.
Hongkong, 7th May, 1888.
Q. D. HARMAN Agent. Jongkong Daily Press Office,
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