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SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Nestor, from Amoy 20th Marob, had fresh V.E. winds and cloudy.
The Britials steamer Palshen, from Sings. pare 15th March, bat light monsoon. and. Éua weather.
To German stammer. Maria Ricksters, from Moji 16th March, spoko Helene Rickmers, aft Ninopin Islands, for Japan, on the 21st
The British steamer rest, from Sarang 10th Mar., had fine ofear weather and light men. seon to Gap flock; thenea douro fog at intervals to arrival
The British etsamer Courta, from Bateam 25th Feb., ha first part fave an olen ostr -with-ymooth-sea. On the 19th and 20th fresh to strong NE, monsoon and high sen, veneider ahlo for and rain.
The British steamer Strathallan, from Hon. gay 14th March, reporta-8 p.m. on the 15th inst., ship grounded off Cani, came off next tido undamaged, frous than to the 18th at anchor in Hainan Straits, foggy weather.
The British atoner Namgong, from Sano yang via Bingapore 18th March, hud variable winds and fine weather up to ht. 19 N.; fresk gido N.N.E. from there to port. Passed P. & O.. Steamer Canton, in lat. 5 N., from Hongkong for Singapore,
The British atormer Formean, from Tarsizl 38th March Amay 19th and Swatow 20th, had done fog and calm from Tamsui to Amoy. Prom Amoy to Bratow strong N.E. soon and overennt weather. From "Swalow, to port fresh N.E. wind and rain.
The British steamer Wingrang from Slanghas 16). March, had light northerly winds and find ororcant weather to Btoop Ialand; thonoo to port. light varying wind with intervals of fog, rain nad base, sea generally smooth. Weather ro. moting thick, at 7.30 p.m, of 19th zaubered natsido to the southward of Singlo Island; enter- ing and making fast to West Point Wharf.
The British steamer Taichion, from Koh-in” chaux 12th March, had moderate and 'light southerly winds from commencement of passage round Palo Obi to Pals Coudere, with smooth
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For GENTLEMEN, LADIES, and CHILDREN,
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TUNING BY EXPERIENCED MAY ONLY.
-
SECOND HAND
PLANOS CHEAP.
KLUNG BETONG ESTATE, SINGORA, STAM.
TO BE SOLD.
Y saugent, of H.B.M. Consul, Bangkok,
$390, $350-$385,
3 & 6 Ocr. PLANOS $175-$226.
ALL OʻUARANTEED VOR ULIMATE.
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INTIMATIONS: NOTICE.
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accordance with the Province of No. 18 Managers with the approval of the Consulting Committee have this Day declared an IN TERIM DIVIDEND at the Rate of 4 per Cant, for the Half-yoar ending 31st December, 1896 in the Paid-up Capital of the Company.
DIVIDEND WARRANTS, payablo ug TUESDAY, 23rd instant, will be issued to SHAREHOLDERS.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the COM
PANY will be CLOSED from ile 18 to thy 23xl instant, both days inclusive, v
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO;
General Managers *Hongkong, 19th March, 1887.
THE CHINA ASSOCIATION. HONGKONG BRANCH.
A
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NOTICE
MEETING of MEMBERS will be held at the Rooms of the Horer ONG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE on THURSDAY, 25th ataut, at Noor, for the purpose of receiving the Report and Statomeat of Ae- counts for the past year and elsoline & Co- wittos.
F: HENDERSON, Hón, Secretary. Hongkong, 20th March, 1897. CHINA SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
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INSURANCES.
NCA INSURANCE (OFFICE, LONDON
F1710...
The Undorsigned, having been appointed AGENT'S for the sbor 1 Company, are pronto to ACCEPT RISKS paint FIRE at Curzont Bates
RIEMSEEN & CO
Agonta
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Hongkong, 14th May, 1892
TORTH GERMAN FILE INSURANCE
COMPANY 01 ↑ HAMBUNG.
"The Undersigasd AGENTS of the shore Company are PREPARI TO ACCEPT First Clans Forsign and Chin ise Risks at Curient ∙Rater.
É TEMSSEN & 00. Hongkong, 29th May, 1895, uten 19 ¶RANSATLANTIC TREINSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned, hay ing been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against PIED at Current
atea.
SI EMSSEN & CO.,
Agenta.
Hongkong. 10th No tomber. 1572 PHONIX FIRE OFFICE
COMMERCIAL.
CLOBING QUOTATIONS.
SATURDAY, 20th March. STICHANGE
20
OF LONDON
Telegraphic Transfer Bant Hills, on domand Bank Bulls, at 30 days' sight, 201 Bank Bills, at montha' sight... 20,4 Credite, at 4 months' night. 2001. Doormentary Bills,1months sight 20 ON PARIB
-Bank Ells, on demand
Credits, at 4 months sight....287 ON GERMANY.***
On domand
ON NEW YORK
Bank Hills, on demand Candita, 60 days' sight, ON BOMBAY
Telegraphie Transfor Bauk, on demand .......... ON CALCUTIA ------
Tolographic Transfər Bank, on demand.
ON SHANGHAJ.*****
Hank, at sight, Priveta, 30 days' sight
ON YOKOHAMA
On demand
2.05.
101 801
5
...1%..
On dozadð %pm. ON SINGAPORE
On demand an
SOTORDIGNE, Bank's Buying Rate:8.78 Go LEAF, 100 fine, por fasl.....53.00
ON MANILA-
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The Undersigned aro now prepared GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Rates
to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO. Agenda for the Phoenix Fire Ofllos. Hongkong, 17th August, 1887,
NCOTTISH METROPOLITAN |-·
ASSURANCE. CO.
Banke
Hongkong & Shai..
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* NOTICE..
THE NINETEENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the Company will bo hold at the Offices of the final Agozta, at Noon, ou SATURDAY, 17th Morok for the purpcss of receiving their Report, with a
The combined ACCIDENT and LIFE POLICY is the MOST ADVANTAGEOUS form of INSURANCE.
Feu ad foe weather; there to Capo Fada (Administrating Estate of G. L. HARRIA BUTHEN MARK LODGE will be Statement of Accounts to $1st Deceraber, secures the following
moderate to frish N.E. winds and alightly bazy weither; thence to lat. 201 N., long, 119 E. light winds and dull condy weather, wind varying B. to N.W. and bazy. From there experionood ight to moderate E..E. winds with thick fog, accompanied with min at times,
"The Patenton-Maeniven & Camery desarro A NATIONAL MEMORIAT. for their excellent inventions."--Dover Chronicle.
THE WAVERLEY PEN,
Tax OWL FEN.
THE PURWICK PEN, The HINDOU PEN.
son, docensed). Concessions granted to Gro
. HARRISON and CHAS H. RABAT, and held at the FREEMASONS HALL OR FRIDAY, hold under the Stamess Land Laws: 300 Kai the 28th inst, at 5 for 5,80 P.M. precisely. (say 30 acres) choice and SPECIALLY Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend SELECTED for WRAP LEAF TOBACCO
aud LIBERIAN COFFEE by this late Gzo.
Hongkong, 17th March, 1897
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CTOCKHAUSEN
1. HAL10s of Sninates, about STOCKE planted ap Liberian Coffee, grouter part of M
Estate roaded and drained. Purchaser to ac•. `quire oll rights subject to the approval of the
Gold by all Stationers. Waverley Worke, Edabir Samos Government, Cheap labour, cart road,
VISITORS AT HOTELS.
HONGKONG HOTEL
Mr. Manuel F Assei Fr. G. Bewley
Mr. E. W. Blodget
Vice Admiral Bir Alexa
der Butler, K.C.B. and vilet
Lady Buller and maid:
Mr. & Mrs. Burton
Air. W. Canter':
Mr. A. C. Carter
Mr. Edwin G. Caulian
Miss Clarke
Mr. E G. U. Clarkto
Dr. & Mrs. RupertClarke
Mrs. C. M. Cole
Mr. Crano
Mr. Walter Com
Mr. G. Cruickshank'
Mrs. J. Douglas.
Miss Drum
Mr. W. A. Duff
Mr. J. B. Then
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. 3. Dun-
pug, children and
Mr. A..J. Easton
Mr. T. J. Eldridge Nr. Thos. E. Evans
Mr. & Mr. 8. D. Fearon
and child
Mr. H. K. G. Fieber
Dr. J. B. Fawker
Capt. F. D. Goddard
Mr. Sax Gouris
Mr. A. B. Gould
Mr. Bourlay Miss Gourlay 3fr, K. Cleland Gourlay Miss Gree Mr. A. F. Hamersly Major Mrs. F. B
- un]um°
Mr. & Mr. H. Haukey
Mes Marria
Mr. C. Harrie
Mr. R. J. Hartís
Mr. A, Haupt
Mr. H. D.Hawks
Mr. W. Hay
Dr. & Mrs. Houdenou
Mr. J. M. P. Hermanos.
Mr. H
· Mz, T. Howard
Mr. & Mrs. Tudson Mr. Kerit Hophes
Dr. Cimmerwelr bits. Mario Imaxewahr Mr. F. B. Jacol
alist Jobran
Mr. Alox Jores
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph
Mr. A. Keyssen
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Mr. J. W. Kinghomi
Mr. J. Kirkwood
Min Leon A. Lev?
Miks-Linton
Mr. 3. Littlehalo
Ensign G. W.. Logan,
UAN.
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NeNair, USN.
Mr. George Maina
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Miss May
Mr. Merilo
Mr. F. Mes
Mr. C. Métml'
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Mr. Jɔka Murchie
Mr. H. Wilke
Mr. John W. Odell
Mz. W. Parfin
Mr. P. E. Paul Lent & His L. Re-
Trey &
Mr. Reinbart
Mr. & Mrs. A. H. Rennie Mr. & Mrs. Lealie Heaton Mr. A! Boyd Mr. Muria Sehat Mr. Charles Schultz Dr. H. Schumacher
Mr. Louis Selfort Mr. J. S. Sherwood
Mr. A. Sinclair
Miss Leslie kinaith MrJ. Tremaine Smith
Mr. Cawald D. Tumiz
Mr. C. F. Tremlett
31r. Edward Tricton
Mr. T. E. Tustin
Mrs Wm. Whitey Miss Whiley
Mr. Kraust-Wichmann
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL.
· Mr. & Mrs. A. 11. Lotion Buff Surgeon sad Mrs.
haira
Mr. & Mas. Fucker
Mr. Beaker
Mr. H. W. Brazier
Mr. A. W. Browia
Mr. Hart Buck
Mr. G. F. Chopina MI. Charles Colei Mr. Coughtrio
Dr. E. A. Eckersley Col. Elsdule, R.E. Margon-Col. Erati Mr. N. G. Evans Mr. B. Gillies Mr. H. M. Gracey.
Mr. David Gubbay
Mr. W. B. Harrison
ro l,.
Mr. & Mrs J. W. Norton
Kyle
Mr. H. F. Meyerink
Mr. R. M. Moses Mr. Newnan Mumford
Col. & Mm Nepea
Mr. A. Van Niep
Mr. E: Chomu Mr. FL E. Pollock Dr. Kendi
Mr. & Ms.T. O. Belon Uz. G. Berich Hon. A. X. The wo Cupl. 4, Fillett
Capt. & Mrs. Prevelyan Mr. 13. H. Wheets
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TERMS VERY MODERATE. Consulation Free. Wongkour, 23rd September, 1891. [2175
SIAM TEAK TIMBER, THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED BANGKOK.
ORDERS can be Booked and Hates Supplied
on Application to the Undersignal for -- TEAK SQUARES, PLANKS, SCANDLINGS, AND BOARDS,
PLASED, TONGUED, AND GROOVED TRAK. BOARDS.
TEAK SHINGLES.
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO.
Hongkong. 17th July, 1995.
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and river transport Railway when finished" will pass within fohr'miles of Plantation For full portionlars apply to THE SINGORA PLANTING SYNDICATE BANGKOK All offers should be sent in to H.B. Bangkok, before 15th Mag, (897,
Hangkong, 29th March, 1997.
AUCTIONS.
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
Consul,
[72%
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURŠ,
HANDSOME ENGRAVINGS
COTTAGE FIANO, &c. -
FÌNE.
HE Undersigned has received instructions
to Sell by
PUBLIO AUCTION
'ON
THURSDAY, the 25th March, 1897;
commencing at 230 P.M.,
at No. 45, Wyndham Street,
THE WHOLE OF TES
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
HALL
FURNITURE,
PADTLY PS
DRAWING
MARINBURK MANUFACTURE, Comprising - FURNITURE, BOON SUITE in Old Gold Silk Tatry and Pash, BEVELLED OVERMANTELS. BEVELLED CONSOLE, CANTON BLACKWOOD FANCY TABLES and FANCY UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS and CUSHIONS; very Handsome ENGRAY. INGS and PAINTINGS, BRONZES ORNAMENTS, STANDARD and PEDES- TAL LAMPS, PLAQUES, TAPESTRY, CHENILLE and LACE CURTAINS, CARFETS, RUGS, HAIR CARPETING, OIL-CLOTH, Quits New.
One COTTAGE PIANO, by BESLAR (Kaubarg), Quite Naw, and in Fine Condition,
TEAK SIDEBOARD with. BENELLDU GLASS, CHIFFONTER, EXTENSION DINING TABLE, LEATHER-COVERED DINING ROOM SUITE, HAND- PAINTED FRENCH PORCELAIN DINNER and DESSERT SERVICES. ELECTRO-PLATE and GLASSWARE, CUTLERY, PANTRY REQUISITES,
&o.
Finely Carved TEAK DOUBLE BED- STEAN with SPRING and HAIR MAT- TRESSES, MARBLETOP WASH- STANDS and SETS. MARBLETOP BUREAU with BEVELLED GLABS, DRESSING TABLE with singing Glase, LADIES' DESK with BOOKCASE, BOX COUCH covered with Plush, WARDROBES with Bevelled Glass Doors and Flain,
ARD
SUNDBY OTHER ARTICLES. AMERICAN COOKING STOVE d COOKING UTENSILS, LADIES TRON and BATTAN CARRYING CHALES.
Catalogues will be jezued previous to the Sule. On View from WEDNESDAY, the 24th March. TEEMS OF SALE -- As Cantomary
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer
Hongkong, 19th March, 1907.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
DRAPAN, MELLİNDİR, DRESS AND MANTÉS MAKER, 28, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL”
LATEST NOVELTIES U
LONDON and PARIS. Hongkong. 3rd September. 1896. 100 B
DOMBAY BURMAK TRADING GO... PORATION, LIMITED. BANGKOK AND RANGOON;
TEAK, SQUARES, PLAYRA, Bona and SCANTLINGS, PLANED, TONG UND,and GEDOYED BOARDS, FOR FLOCKING, CEILING, WALLING, & TEAK SHINGLES FOR ROOFING
PINKADON RAILWAY SLEsters for all GAUGES.
· Rates Supplied and Orders Bocked by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1895.
1896.
The TRANSFER. BOOKS of the Coses pany will to CLOSED from the 19th to tho
7th March, both days inclusivo,
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
General Agents. Hongkong, 8th March, 1997. LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTIUSE
1617
HE FIFTEENTH ORDINARY AN- NUAL MEETING of the SHARE- HULDERS of the Company will bo hold at the Offices of the General Agents, Pedder Street, at 12.30 P.M., OR SATURDAY. 27th March, for the purpose of receiving their Report, and a Statement of Accounts to 31st Documber, 1896.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Com Pay will be CLOSED from the 13th to the 97th March, 1897, both days inclusive.
618
*JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.,
·Gedural Agenta: Hongkong, 8th 3aroh, 1837..
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE; LIMITED
W. BREWER & CO. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE
*
NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS
NANSEN'S LIFE AND TRAVELS,
1861-1893
9.00
YEAR 1896.
ONTRIBUTORS to the abors Office, we requested to furnish the Undersigned with LIST of their CONTRIBUTION for the Year ending 31st December, 1896, in oster that the DISTRIBUTION BONUS may 20be arranged Returns nyt rendered prior to the 31st day of March instant will be adjusted 650 - by tho Offeo, and ne slaina or alterations will.
họ subsequently admitted, in
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.
Genofal agents. CANTON INSURANGK OFFICE, La. Hongkong, let Marcia, 1897
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NOTICE.
The Complete Works of Shakespere
(The best and cheapest edition yet is) Navy and Ariny Illustrated, Vol. 2 Strand, Musical Magazine, 1996; 2. Vols. 150 Naval Warfare of the Fatare, by Warsker 2.5 Our next War
312
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(Canada) and Back, ilustrated The Far Fast, by Henry Norm Practical Navigation, by Wilson-Barker · 2.50. Elementary Seamanship, by Wilson,
Barker.
1,00 11.00
2.50 Lee's Laws of Shipping no Iraurance. 11.03 Kunning the Blockade, by Taylor... 253
QUEEN'S ROAD, Under HONGEONG HOTEL.
CUTLER
PALMER
& CO.S
PRICE $9.00 FEL DOZEN
-NET
SPECIAL BLEND'
WHISKY.
A
Blend
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of Salested Distillations of the Finest Stotch Whiskies.
Apply to SIEMSSEN & Co., Hongkong.
A yearly premium of £28 128, (age 30) £2,000 in case of death by secidant. 21,000 in case of natural death, £1,000 in case of permanent total maut by acident-
3600 in caso of partial total diablement by accident.
JOINT STOCK SHARNS. COMELNY, PAID UP, QUOTATIONS,
Chics & Jajac, pr
Do. onlinary Do deferred
Natl. Bank of Chino B. Bhares...... Foun. Shares...
Bell's Ashes B. A... Brown & Co, HG.... Campbell, Moore & Co. Carmichael & Co....... China Sugar
Dakin, Craid & Co. Dairy Farm Co........ dianble-Fenyick & Co, Cep....
26 per week in ease of temporary disablement by accident.
Accidents insured against for £4 and 12 per manum (£1,000 in case of death and weekly payments in ease of injury.)
For further Furtiumlare, apply to
J. Y. V. VERNON, Agent
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Hongkong, 18th Juna, 1898,
TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN- TILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31st December,
1895, £12,433,141 05. 04.
I-AUTHORISED CAPTIAL..23,000,000
SUBSCEND CAPITAL.... 2,750,000
· PARTY-UP CAPITA 687,600.00 I-FIRE FUN2,601,018 2 9 The Undersigzed having been úppointed AGENTS for the above Company are pre- pared to ACCEPT RISKS against" FIRE st Current Rates.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO. Agents Hongkong, 16th February, 1897. [1526
HE
CAPITAL
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSUR
ANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1824.
£2,000,000
TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURITY......42,480,058 "NET ANNUAL TEE PREMTA £757,478
Ha Having been appointed Agents of the above Company we are prepared to accept EUROPEAN and CHINESE RISES at current rafes.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO.,
Agants. Hongkong, 9th January, 1895.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, THE CERTIFICATE NO. 2,708, dated 31st July, 1883, for Tou. Shares, Nos. $416/5125, in this Company, standing in the Name of CHEONG SOW of Hongkong, "has boen LOST, and if at the expiration of UNE RA MONTH trom the date hereof the stove doen. mont be not forthcoming,ancther Certificate: will be issued by the Company, and thereafter
no other will by acknowledged.
TO LET
TO LET.
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AVENSHILL, Esband West, nul
· ERNSFOOT." Inmediato posses
Nich
Apply to
VICTOR H. DEACON. Hongkong, 5th March, 1897..
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M
JAS. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary.
Hongkong, 3th March, 1897,
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LIMITED
THE CERTIFICATE NO. 2241, dated 25th October, 1896, for-20 shares in the above. Company numbered 11,079 to 11,698 and standing in the name of Prixos A LOBANOFA DE ROSTOW, of Yokohama, having been LOST, "iotica, is heraby giran that if at the expiration of ONE MONTH S from the date boreof the above document be not forthcoming, sothior Certificate will be issued Co
by the Company for the midghares and thero after Lo other will be recognised.
EDWARD OSBORNE, Scaretary. Hongkong, 20th March, 1897
CUTLER, PALMER LAS
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B. J. M. ARMSTRONG has received
Mizations from the Bontgaane to Sell by PUBLIC, AUCTION. εχει
THURSDAY, the 25th March, 1897 at 3 r.. on the Promises, Alt that PIECE « PARCEL, of "GROUND situata at Victoria, Hongkong, registered in the Land Office as SECTION BOIN LAND LOT No. 270 now hold from the Crown for ike. residue of a term of 999 years from the 35th June, 1851, with the Messange and Premises therein, being. No: 101, QUMEN'S ROAD EAST, subject to the annual Crown root of $19.60.
The Property will be sold with immediate Pion.
For further Particulars and Conditions of Sule, apply to
Mossra. DEACON & HASTINGS,
35, Queen's Road, Hongkong,
Vender's Solicitera or to a
....
Auctioneer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Hongkong, 19th March, 1897,
PUBLIC AUCTION:
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WINE SHIPPERS SINCE 1815, Who have consigned their Brands to our care
Dur, for over balf a century:
Apply to G. C. ANDERSON, Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Do.,
Hongkong,
And to their friends in Shanghai
WORTH A GUINEA A BOX
BEECHAM'S PILLS
FOR ALL BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS
ANNUAL SALD SIX MILLION Bosne. Tho la J§à, "Bor contains 56 ·P3le. Price 50 Cents
Prepared only by the Proprietor THOMAS BREGHAM, St. Heleos, ExGLAND. SOLE AGENTS for HONGKONé ând the EMPIRE of CHINAWATKINS & CO.
*** 66. Quem's Road Contral, Hongkong
GRIMAULT'S
SYRUP
*DF HYPOPHOSṛAITE. ON LINE
FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST.
The original preparation prescribed by the kuding medical authorities FOR CONSUMPTION, WEAK LUNGS, BEOXURIAL IRRITATION, nind
AMERICAN TAILORS.
$725
XE, the Undersigned, beg to notify the
WPublic that we have OPENED
TAILORING BUSINESS Ar No. 15, D'AGUILAR STREET, All Orders exevated by experienced EURO- PRAN WORKMEN, and none bab the best Materiale kopt on hand. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED: A Tris is respectfully Bolicited.
H. MALIN & 00., Hongkong, 3rd March, 1807.
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VINOLIA MEDICAL SOAP, VINOLIA PREMIER SOAP.
VINOLIA SHAVING CAKES VINOLIA CREAM.
VINOLIA POWDER.
TO LET.
"ACOMER," wear the L.E.C.
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Henghong, Mat October, 1896,
TO BE LET.
"Green leland Cament...
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Unioki
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[7333,75, sellers $125 107 FARK
fo Domina £2 nowiurl £145, bayers £8 $26, seller 41 $100, sellera £190
$50 in liquidation). $108, buyers $20
$100 (8141
in liquidation).
825 33
$585, nomainal
$10 1826
SGD $10
10 110, buyers $8 $3
STUD $25, buyer
150 £34, Enyert $25 $109, buyer 850 560, sales & buyers $50 $106
$125 215 p. ch prem,
[$4a1.28, buyers $50 $187, 1. &vellers $20 107, silors $25 $29
400 3970
£25 fila. 195, sullera $20 20
$50 $595, sellers 480 $168, cal. & nyera
$50. 877, eales $10 89.76 830 416, males 440 $20, sellers $100-$40
Fos.500 $75
$532, sales & sellers $163,25 sellera $12.00, sellers $5 $11, buyers
5, sellers $42, salers S$1.50, sales
136, 104. $14,50
$50 $77, sellers
£5 42 10% £10 £8
$60 462, milos 815 8542
RI
$37 $132, cellar
$10 $13, eller
J. Y. V. VERNON, Broker
OPIUM.
With Raden Allowanez.
71
New Malwa (this year's)......6760 10 4 cautics New Malwa (lat year's)80110 Maiwn (older)
58001 to 2 New Patna 8007; Old Puins $658). New Benares $687); Old Benures....1715
$420 to $570 .$500 to $610
Persien, Oily
·Penlan Paper.wrapped
Sales-20 chet Patna,
THE WEATHER. CHINA OQAST! METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER 19 MARCH, AT 4 PM
STATION.
Tokyo
Nagraki
Wladivostock : 50.15 (50 Kod
39
Kagostina Shanghai
Sharp Peak Amoy Swatu
30,06-
39.92
29.91
Canton
20,91
Hongkong
*9.89
65
Victoria Peak
Five-roomed
Gop Rock
29.39
Macao.......
29.96
67
TO. 4 RICHMOND TERRACE,
4 rooms. Moderate Bentil
"HARTLY,” partly furnished or unfur nished, fiam fat May next. Bangalow, with Tennis Lawn.
Apply to
Haiphong... 29.83 78 Balto 29.95
1365
Cape S. James
2011: MARCH, AT10:4-M. Wladivostock 180.14 Tokyo ---- Kochi Nagasaki
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE Man
CO., LIMITED.. Hangkong, 20th March. 1897. !. 178.
TO LET.
WELLING HOUSES—
DHOUSES IN BEPON TEBEACE.
· GODOWNS.in BLUE BUILDINGS, "HARFORD," at MAGAZINE GAP. THE KENNELS," at MAGAZINE
GAP
FLOORS in BLUE BUILDINGS, Apply to
($79
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY CO., LD.
[48 Hongkong, 19th February, 1897.
TO LET
DLEWILD, Seymour Road, and WEST
BOURNE
VILLA North, Benhamn
Boad
Appily to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. - Hongkong, 16th February, 1897.
TO. LET.
GETLO REST LODGE;
F
CAINE ROAD.
Kagoshima... Blaoghini
Sharp Park... Amay
Swali
Canton 30.18 Hongkong
30.13
Victoria Peak
Gap Rock
29.00
Macao
(S01E
Haiphong
.00.01
Bolinas 99.38
Manila
·མ།
Cape 8. James
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On the 20th at 11,26 ... Thus Tow prevención'area la probably moving Bantwad sro Japan, Northern China is no covered by high pocasure with comilerable rise of the harmeter on the coset. Gradiente decreuthy on the coast, innatag in the N-part of the Obles Nos, Forecast I KH. winds; duit, soma deizeling in
**A HONGKUBG REGISTER ·
By
On dapé
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Previous
On date
| day 4 pam.
at 10a.m.
Baromer
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$0.08
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21:
32
No. 33,
Direction at witał anisa
EX
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For
群
Weather
Rio
TOP FLOOR of No. 6, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
II. TIE, 16. D'Aguilar Street.
1597
No: 18, HOLLYWOOD ROAD,
Hongkong, 18th Maron, 1807
WILLIAM LYSAUGHT & SONE
GINEERING ESTABLISHMENE.
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA from the lion: B-A COPE, Director OSSEINATE Covens for the last 30 years WANOMAX MACHINERY: GODOWNG AND EN-
No. 6. QUEEN'S ROAD, GENERAL
Hasil Ofice TOKYO
HE Undersigned has received inalotions
of Piblie Woriai, to sell by
DAN PUBLIC AUCTION
FRIDAY; the 26th March, 1897, at Noon;
Branch Ofoes--LONDON NEW YORK, BOM.ES BAY, SINGAPORE, : SHANGHAI, "TIEN;" TSIN, NAWCHWane, and all Ports in JAPAN, A
AGENCIES:
Miike Coal Mines.
· Ohnovra Coal Mines.
Kanada Coal Minas.
The Miike Cotton Spinning Mill, pa "Tokyo Marine Tamurance Co., Limited.
Meiji Fira Imetronée Co. Limited: Imperial Government Paper D, Cofton Cleaning and Working Co.,
Shanghai.
Onoia Coment Company, Japan Kanegafuchi Cotton Spinning Win. Tokyo Cation Spinalay Mill, Japımı. Hayashi Clock Factory:
Hongkong 1 Deanabor, 1896.
TO SHIPNÁSTERS.
(2485
INQUIRE when your. FRESH WAT Bis oblained by the Water Boate, us FOUL WAZER is the use of much Bickness on board Ship:
We are the ONLY WATSE BOAT COMPANY
FILTERED WATER. PASTANET
in Honexona EXCLUSIVELY: jaypizing
CALL FLAG WARM MARJAWAKEW & CO.,
STEAM WATER BOAT COMPANY, Jaskan, Déh October, 1895-
12998
ON:
at the Old Padder's Wharf.INS
·TEL-OLD FEDDER'S WHARF. The whole of the Files, Fruning Planking Iron Works, &o., in ONE LOT1, no, it now
The Wharf is 194 fest lang by 40 fest, wide."
1
with, the "grostiet success. It continues to retuan its reputation where other medicines have
1 to 8, Cross Lane, Wanchai. LARGE STOCK OF MACHINERY, GRIMAULY'S STRUP immediately wrests the COUGE, and NIGHTEWLATS, and the Art by the best Englishmakers alwayson Lond. improves rapidly fa que demonstrated by Steam Canstans, Steam Par, Stern Donkey Buch as Steam Steering Gear, Steam Winches, in increase of weight and healthy appearance, Pumps, Hydraulic Presses, Bagar Mill
GRIMAULT'S SYRUP LLS 3 X clour, and is Marine Bilors and Engines, Stationary
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.
The alles, walings, and brasce ure of Arangured in flat oval bottles. wood, the beams and joista are of Manila and Singapore hard wood, and the planking of Chisegon pinə, BA
The Purchasers ehull, take up and renove from off Crown Land the whole of the Old Materials within three months from the date of Bule, failing which the Materials still on the ground at the expiration of that time shall be FORFEITED to the Government.
ONE GIG.
The Gigi 22 font long, framed is tank, planted in Oregon mine, copper fastened with feur Brass Rowlocks, four Cars, Teak Gradings, and Rudder with Brass Filler near y
Hyd
six mils of Boatman's Clithon.
Two Old Grab Tigakots from Dredgar, Ou Tron Hoops, Bolts, &o,"
"Old" Dizing Gear Nocnsisting of Diving
| Dresses, Boots, Inside Clothing, and Air Pipes
: "Terms of SAKK-CRSIL ·
GRIMAULT & Caris
Sold by
A. S. WATSON & Co. Hongkong.
1897.
1807:
NOW READY
171-1
1897.
MAIL TABLES.
↑ HE Card pablished at the Daily Press Office. *Conting
English Modls, homeward and ontwand
Franci
German
Canadian
Parool Feet
Calendar for 1897.':
That is, more information than is given on
Tua Waarf, Materiais, do, to be at Pur. „Caner's-risk on thể Call of the hammer, More printed in London for wholi fifty cents in
JAM. ARMSTRONG, Auptioneer. Hongkong, 19th March 1897
obozgad." The price of the locally printed correct card is 20 cents on peper, 30 cents on 1715 cardboard Supplied only for saabu [617
Boilers and Driving Engines, Bisol Boilor Plates, Pig Iron, eto,, etc. on
We are now prepared to execute ordera for the building or repairing of all kinds of machinery with quick despatch and good work- manship. Enquiries solicited for any of the abore or the complete plant of ray kind of machinery.
W. LYSAUGHT,
139, Wanghai Road.
12889
Hongkong, 20th January, 1897:
裁生怡
Y
EEBANG &
COAL MERCHANTS,
have always on Band
LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIT TION OF COALA SA NA Address:-Care of Musara, Kwoko Bax&Co No. 12 DRAVA, JAPAN FINE ABT CURIOS
KOMOR
UHN & HONGKONG, YOKOHAMA, KOBE
[2852
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & CO. Hongkong, 15th Marok, 1897.
61
PRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE Mrs. GILLANDERS. GLENEALY BUILDINGS. Hongkong, 9th Jahuncy, 1898.
5146
BUARD AND RESIDENCE. OMFORTABLY FURNISHED
ROOMS, with 'Board
Apply to Mrs. MATHER,
2. Pedder's Fil. Warehoug, 1st January, 1892
QERRAVALLO'S
F
ERRUGINOUS
VININE
The Great Austrina Fonis
D
PERUVIAN BALK and Inox.
Over 300 Medion Certificated notifying 1te great STRENGTH-QIVING PROPERTIES and at the same time being of an
EXQUISITE TASTE.
Sole Agents for Hongkong A. B. WATBOW & 00.
Hongkong, 22nd May, 1896.
(3920
Higbee open
Lowest spansko da the 1980, kan
on the th
1- redused degroen Fahr. at nealovel STEFTyks in the abode in degrees Fahrenb 3-Draco in purcentage of saturation, the humidity ef `ize naturskoń, with insisture being 100.
DIRECTION on van Wins to two point,
G-FORCE OF 10 Was secording to Benefort Scala,
-BIATS OF THE WAYNE: 3 blue, avea sa detached ologia, di triming rain) 1.. fog tj. stocný, li, bait ; p. lightning, vi oversiesį p. passing showers; g. squally; 1.
PART
Hungtong Observestars, diet March, 1937,
MEMOR FALCONER & CO'S REGIrka, 20th her. Barometer 4.1.20.04-Thart. 9 .4.3. (Wet halb) 59 Barometer 1 P.M...29.90 Therm... (Wet halb) 58 Barometer 4 TM, Therm. 4pm. Wethalb) Thermo #1 Tham, Mazinim 00. Therrsora: 1 Par..60 Therin. Minimum (over..
-right Thermora, 4 x —
HONGKONG TIDE TABLE.
22nd to 28th March,
Hex Tarzan,
Hindkung
Kaan Tims. Bakht Home Time, Helga
• Man, 5%
m
Wed. 24
5020
3
Bat, 27
.End. 23
10
water.
010
This height of userum nos-level kus teen determined, from the tidal chmerzallens of 1887 and 1965, B3 6.87, 1065 ahora geYO SÍ the thảo gauge at the Komioon Dial Observatory | kad tās Leneer water Gullbury Sprlogzidie, to which dibum the nights in these Tables sea zmorred, Li 3.67 fost abord med.
VESSELS EXPECTED:
THE ENGLIMA, BAIL. The F. & O. steamer Thames, with the Eige Jish mail of the 19th altho, Left Singapore on Wednesday, the 17th instant, at 6 a.m., and may he exposted here on or abent foray, the ind instant. This Packet brings replies to lettoes. despatched from Hongkong on 14th Jaukary
THE AMERICAN MAIL.
* The O, & 0.steniner Doric, with the American. of the 23rdeltime, left Yokohama on Sunday, the 14th instant, at daylight, and any he oxpected hore on or about Monday, the 2nd instant.
The P. Matshmer: Chize, with maille, &, left Ban Francisco for this port via Honolulu, Foltolamo, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki, and Shanghai, on the 4th instant.
THE CANADIAN MAIL,
Tho C. P. steamer Empress of China from Vancouver, arrived at Shanghai at 1.90 p.m. oz Saturday the 20th instant and loft at 10.30 p.m. Ba day for Hongkong where she way be ex
· proted at ·· am. to-morrow.
THE AUSTRALIAN MAKU
The . N. Cel's steamer Changsha, from Anstralian porta, loft Thursday Island, on the 19th instant nt daylight, and may be expected here on or about the 31st instans.
ANTIID INDIAN MAIL,
The steamer Chelvara from Calcatta and Straits, left Singapors for this port on the 19th instant, toon,
MERCHANT MEAMDES,
The N. P. stoemor Olympia, from Tacoma, Taft Yokohama on the 18th instant for this port vis usual ports of call,
The C. M. steunt Aintuck, from Glasgo and Liverpool, passed the Criaal en the let instant, and may be considered dro at Singa poro on or shout the 22nd instant,
The Tickmors sloper Ellen Eckmers, from Middlesbro', Antwerp, and Homburg. passed the Canal on the Nnd- ultimo, nak sz be considered die hero on or shout the 22nd instarit.
The N. G. 1. steamer Eisagno left Bombay on the 9th instant, mad may be exposted hers on or about the 29th instant.
The Ben Lize sleamer Binlarig, from Antwerp and Lindon, loft Singapore on the 18th instant, for this port
The steamer Asloan, from New York, loft: Singapore for Hongkong on Wednesday, the 17th instant and may be expected here on or about the 23rd instant.
The N. Y. K stazer Tokio“ „Moru lent“ Nagasaki for this port on the 19th instant and is expected to arrive here on the morning of the Bird instant.
The statuer Chittagong, from Portland, Or.. &u, loft Yokohama on the 17th instat, and may be expooted here on or abuat the 24th instant.
"The D. D. R. steamer Hertha, from sm barg, left Singapore on the 18th instant, and may be expected here on or about the 244k.
instant.
The R, & N. Picifle tesar Mount Lebanon left Portlaud, O., on the 7th instant.
The Rickmers" atautner Elisabet Dick- passed the Canal on the 13th instant, and may mers,from Middleabro, Antwerp, and Hamburg, be considered dus ab Singapore, on or about the Sat April
The C. M. stoner Kaisow, from Glangow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 15th instart, and may be considered due at Singapore
on or about the 3rd April.
PARSED THE CANAL
OUTWARD-23rd Febilen Bielmere, Tosa.
Mar 26th Fabrasry--Anping, Pathen, Sopais Hickmerí, T'assenza. Bud March Glenshire, Ginela, Benedick, Orestes, Mer ionsthshire, Teucer, Congise. 5th March -Adi, Sarpedon, Taisha. Pth March Turbo 12th March-Mogul, Tabawa, Tan- carmille 16th March Bayern, Animor, Yamaguchi Muru. 19th March-drgyle, Chingue, Bocetra. HOMEWARD-16th March-Sents. 19th Mar. -Myrmidon, Priam, Port Adelaide, Tyra.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES,
Tho authorised List of Maile issued in connection with this paper is the one pablished twice each day in our Extra, which is corrected to a much later hour than that given below.
A MAIL WELL CLOSE.
For Singapore. Par Nestor, to-day, the ind intant, at 11.30 A.D.
"For Shanghai, Nagasak, Kobo nad Yoko, haus-Per Japan, to-day, the 22nd instant, at 11.34 A.M.
For Tientsin. Per Kwongtang, to-day, the 22nd instant, at 11.83 AM
For Yokohama and Hyogo-Par Erato, to- day, the 22nd instant, at 230 г.M.
-For Shanghal-Par Foosing, to-day, the
22nd insigut at 2:30 p.m. PANA
22 instant at 3.30 .M.
For Shanghai-Par Inj-esmoin, ta-day, tho
For Kobe and Yokohama.-Por Hilissan Maru, to-day, the 22nd instat 5.00. P.M."
For Kaba, Yokohama, Victoria, B.C._and] Tacoma, Wash-l'er Fistoria, to-morrow, tha"
23rd instant, af 1L30 AM.
For Nagasaki, Kebo, and Yokohama.---Por Verone, on Friday, the Rith inet, at 11:30 AM. For Thursday Island, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.Per Tokio Maru, on- Friday, the 26th instant, at 3.30 PM
For Kche, Yokohama, Victoria, B.C., and Portland, Oregon-Per Chittagong, on Satur
day, the 27th inst., at 11.00 4,-
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES.
· PACKET. The United States Mail Facket City of Peking, will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 23rd inst, with mail for Shanghai, Japan, San Francisco, the United States Canada, Honolain, Pern, &o., which will be closed as follows 10 A. Registry cestas
11 A3 Past Office closer, but Correspondence may be posted an board the Packet with afe Fes of f couts extra l'ostage until the tiem
of departure..
CORSAR & SON'S
DMERCHANT NAVY
28957
NAVY BOILED
LONG FLAX
BELIANCE CROWN
TARPAULING
·CANVAS
ARNHOLD, TARRERG & Cb, Bolo Agents.
R. J. REMEDIOS OREIGN AND COLONIAL STAMP
DEALER,
No. 3, WOODLAND TERRACH, HONGKONG,
Will be glad to soid STAMPS on approval to any address ou receipt of satisfactory refer encoa..
12718
Is amo prepared to purchase med Postage STAMPS in Large or Small Quantities for Cash. AGENIM WANTED; Liberal Discrant Allowed.
AMERICAN SYSTEM
ENTISTRY
AT
62, QUEEN' ROAD CENTRAL.
CHADWICK KEWAN (LATE OF POATE & NOELE). Hongkong, 6th March, 1806.
(APIER JOHNSTONE'S"
NA
(607
¿QUARE BOTTLE WHREY.
SQUARE
The sals of this good Brotch increases month by month; it is of Superb Quality and of
CUTLER, PALMBE & CO ́S BELECTION.
Bole Agents for it
LANE, CRAWFORD & COL Hongkong,
M
WING NAM & CO.
JEWELLERY
Land Bust
MANILA CIGARS -No. 16. QUEEN'S. ROAD CENTRAL Hongbang, 10th February, 1897,
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS:
IN
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the OWNERS Will.bo RESPONSIBLE for DEBT contrasted by the Officers or the Crow of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour ALZINGIA, Gor: at
With-Wieler & Co. HENRY FAILING, Amer. ship, Marrimai-
Order KARA, Brit. ship, J. J. Browall-Maste