JELĖBE MINING AND TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED,
The fifteenth ordinary meeting of the share holders at the above-named Company was held at Simapore on the 30th April. Mr. J. Joa. quim (chairman of directors) presided, and there were to present Mr. Reid, the Hon. Lim Boon "Kong, Mr. Britt, and about a dezan share-
Lowers.
SHIPPING REPORTS,
The British steamar Chnyang, from Shangh 3rd May, and Swetow 7th, bal variabin winds, fog and rain.
The British starter Chong Hoch Kian, rom Singapore 2nd. May, experienced light. N wind to Tamoals; those light southerly wind to port.
The British steamer Zafiro, foam Mauils Cli May, had light W. to S.W. winds with no olear weather till appealing the const; thenco think Heavy rain to arrival.
Tho British atemmer Chelydra, from Caloutta 24th April, Poning 20th, and Biakapore 3rd Mny, oxperionood find weather in China Sca, with moderate... to 8. winds, rainy frem. Gup Rock,
he British steamor Phra Natis, from Dang ke 1st May, and Koh-e-chang 2nd, bud wo derate wind and fine weather to Gap Rock, whee rirang N.. wind with rain and continued lightning was encounterol. 2
The German steamer Lyecnevos, from Shang- bai 5th May, had clear weather and frosh: Co streng W. to E.N.D. winds from Steep Teland to Ockson; from Ockeen to port misty and rainy weather auf fresh E.N.E. to S.E, winds,
The Bitialustoamor. Kalgas, fiem Chiakiang Sed May, bad strong S.E. wind from Chiakiang ananorod off Ronan Island for li koure, think fog: had thick dirty weather with rain and fog to Hongkong, streng . and N.B. winds. Anchored off Saman Island at 6.30 p.m.. May 8th beavy thunderstorm. May 7thpassed Hulu in lat. 2457 N long. 119.23 E., brand north.
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THE BONGRONO DAILY PRESS. MON JAR, MAY 10ms, Los7.
INTIMATIONS.
BICYCLES
For GENTLEMEN, LADIES, and CHILDREN, PRUNETTI, STUCCHI & Co. CYCLE WORKS, MILAN.
14 GOLD MEDALS. PATENT DOUBLE PNEUMATIC TYRES.
GUALANTEED FOR ONE YEAR,
WELDLESS STEEL WOOD TUBING
PRICE our 8335 to $180.
BOL AGENTE
INSURANCES.
U. NERVEGNA & '00"
HENIX HENIX FIRE OFFICE,
PH
The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Retea.-
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CD, Agents for the Phrasir Piro Otico. Hongkong, 17th August, 1887,
[20 COTTISH NETROPOLITAN
ASSURANCE CO...
The Choiroan Gunthere, the dirbst. ers' roport having bon in your hands during the prescribe tima. we will, unless specially desired, take it as road. I regret to have to by bufore you a report for the past half, yashawing such a heavy loss, let that, t You will Lave soun from this accouut And as exphined in the rport, is cring to the writing off of all the outstanding adrances in Jeloba amounting to a sum of 3:09, and of the sum of 88,785 for work apot lades in Jelebu, and Maliwan. It has inen kail outside that the time has arrived for the liquidation of this Company, owing to the alluvial ratnes in Jelebu having been played out, and in consegnence of the heavy loss in advance. The directors. I may say, have had the question of liquidation bofors txa, but, considering the valuable property they have in the Rin Lodo and the quarries in Maliwas, and the prospects of the trading his 208 in oro, opium, and liquors, and in forest prolace, they have kesituted in bringing the question of liquidation forward at the present moment. The Rin Lode in being thoroughly prospected, and from the results of the crushing Tho British steamer Hadan, from Fonchow of the lody stuff sent home we believe we 5th May, Amoy 7th, and Swatew 3th, had have a very valuable property in that lole, thick weather from Fonchow. Came to anoher and one which in time will be worth oen early on 6th in thiok fog, which eloared inter. derably more than the amount we have so far From Amoy experience moderato wind a
pent in prospecting it. So also with Waliwan; fino weather to Lammooks, after passing which here also the stuff out house has boss na tundarsorm to Swaton. Ftors Swator favourably reported on that we consider wo experienced moderate breeze and smooth sos, have a good asset. In trading, there has an winther fins but cloudy. Later, thunderalorma far been a small profi, and to hope it will camo on and autinnod through the night. Ia arcally increase. These are mainly the renants Fooshow-Str. Paksang. In Amoy-Une against way attempt at liquidation it the pro- sailing vessel. In Swator-Stra. Thales, Hot by accident. sent nisont. The interest of the share-sung, "Devewonzse, and Kong Bong. hollers have the enrest attention of the dictors; we have stoppet sit advanons, we
are reduced exponditure, and the General The P. & C. steamer Japan, sailed on the Apps bare boen requested to prepare 29th April For Bones Aires 200 prekagos estimates shozing the cost of plant and len For Mancavator:-5 bajes waste silk. hur dataila to work the Rio Lode, and For Londoa-6 casos vigurs (from Jinuila). i will be the duty of the now Boord of 59 bales paues, 2 buios wasto alk. 12 cases ohind- Directors to considor then in consultation with ware, 2 cases bristles, 5 cases milk, 12 otses the shareholders before undertaking the gongs. 12 onses private effects, 676 coses pro chome. As to the Direstorate, there are two servos, 1 case sigura, 130 rolls mattings and vacancies to be filled up, one in the place of Mr. 231 boxes to (s. 4,851 congen.). Beid, who retires by rotation, and who offers maelf for re-election, and the other in the ha of M. Maolain, who tes loft for Europe. The directers thick it advisable
EXPORT CARGOES.
The combined ACCIDENT and LIFE POLICY is the MOST ADVANTAGEOUS form of INSURANCE
A yearly primian of 128 12s. (ago 50) secures the following
S
£2,000 in casa of death by accident. $1,000 in case of natural death.
21,000 in case of permanent total disable. £500 in caso of partial total disablement by accident
£5 per week in case of temporary disablement by accident.
Acidente insured against for £ and £ SUR (£1,000 in me of death and wookly paymonta in case of injary
For furtior Particulars, apply to
J.YVERNON, Agent
Hongkong, 18th Jans, 16982
THE IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, CENTRAL OFFICE, 3, PAKING BOAR SHANGHAL..
(1453
No, 28, STANLEY STROUT Hongkong.
BANKS,
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK,
THE Bastness of the above Bank is conducted by the HONGKONG AND, SHANG. HAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtined. cr application.
INTEREST of deposits is allowed at 8 PHE CANE, per annum.
balance of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND Depositors may transfer at their option SHANGWAY KANE to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at & PER CENT. per annua
For the LORONG AND SHANGĦLI BARKING CORPORATION,
T. JACKSON,
Chit Manager Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.
T13
THE
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA L, AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER, 1833.
HEAD OFFICE, LONDON, "CAPITAL: PAID-EP. RESERVE LABITY OF SALE.
HOLDERS................... REGULVE UND
£800,000 £800,000 1350,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the rate of 5% per annara cn the 'Daily blaas On Fixed Deposite for 13 months: 4 percent.
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T. H. WHITEHEAD, Matager, Hourkot Hongkong, 16th September, 1895.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES..
** OLUN " LINE OF STEAM PACKETS,
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, AND STRAITS. WG Steamship Tue
GLENLOCHY"
having arrived from the above parts, Con Paigues of cargo by her are hereby informed that their goods aro baing landed at their risk into tan odawns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Timited, at Kowloon, whande delivery may to ob'ainal.
Optional argo will be forwarded unless notice to the écutéary be given bufors Noon to-day.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 10th inet, will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance bou been offerted, flonsignes are requested to present all olnïma for damages and/or shortages not later than the 17thinst, otherwise they will not be recognised. Bills of Luding will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.
Aports. Hongkong. 3rd May, 7806
COMMERCIAL.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
SATURDAY, 8th May. EKOILANGE
ON LONDON.
Tolegraphie Transfer.
1/1
Bank Bills, on demand Bank Bills, 61 30 days sight Bank Billa, at 4 months' night..... Credits, at 4 months' sight" 201 Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight 904 ON PARIS
111
IT":
Bank Blur, on demand Cradite, ot & months aight.2.43
.2.491
On domand:.......
2.02
OF GERMANY.-
ON NEW YORK.--
Bank Bilis, on demand Crodita, 60 daya' sight.
ON BOMBAY
Telegraphic Transfor Bank, va decard..
ON CALCUTTA
160
Telographio Transfer Bark, on domand................
1625
102
162
ON SHANGHAI,—
T1074
Beuk, at sight Private, 30 days sight ÚN YOKOHAMA—
On demand
FRUM HAMBURG, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE.
UTE Steamship
THE S
"WALLY," above ports, Consignes of Cargo are hereby Captain Bebrous, having arrived from the requested to send in their Hills of Laling for countersignature by the Undersigned and to take kamediate delivery of their goods from alongade.
Optional Cargo will he forwarded unless netics to the contrary be given before To DAY, 3P.M..
Any Cargo impeding her disalargo will be del into the Godown of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, and stered et Consignees' risk and exponse.
No siims will be admitted after the goods have left the Godowns, and all goode romnix- ing undelivered after 9th inat. will be subject
to rsut
All broken, phafed, and damaged Goods are to be lef in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the 9th inst., at 9.5.
No Fire Insurance has been offented.
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agoute.
(1076
Hongkong, Sed May, 1807.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
9.8. "PRINZ HEINRICH,”
ON MANILA as
On domand
....% р
Xpm
govarates, Bank's Huying Rate...2.01 ON SINGAPORE On demand GOLD LEAP, 100 fine, par taal 50.75
JOINT STOCK SHARES. COMPANY. ·PAID OF, QUITATION), Backs
[$550, sales Hongkong & Sani... Chiload Japan, paf
Do
ordinary!
Do. deferred Natl. Bank of Chim B. Shures...... Bell's Asbestos. A
Foun. Bhares...
Campbell, Moore & Be Brown & Co., II: G....
China Sugar Carmichael & Co Dakin, Chilak & Co Dairy Farm Co Fenwick & Co., Cre... Green Island Cement...! H. & Bakery Hongkong & C. Gas... Hongkong Electrio... HH. L Trammys... Hongkong utel Hongkong Tec
L&K. What & t
Hongkong Fu
H. & W. Docum
dat, in Mr. MusRain's place, a practical mon 251 rolls maiting, 61 bales canes, 18 hinge above Company, we are prepared to TONGLONG & SHANGHAI RANK-Consignee of cargo are hereby informed Insuranc
a un agineer should be elected, so that they may have the bonellt of his skill and experience in the consideration of the working of the lodes: anil you are asked to ny to elect such a director." But if this meet ing is not in a position to do to today, thou the directors will look about and do their best to get such a competent man. There ise point I must refer to before I sit down, and that is the robbery of $7,000 while in transit from Singapore to relobu. This is the first fine auch a less has fallen on us since the pro- motion of the Company. Every precaution was taken to ensure the tronsure ronching Julubo safely. It was packed in the pro sence of a Europeas, and sent board in charge of trustworthy persons: It was moroived on board the Malacca by the chief oficer of that visi, and, handed by him to the railway authorities in Fort Dickson. 1 vas then phuced in charge of the guard of the train who, in his inen, handel the case to the proper authorities at Seremban. Ther, it was indged in the gaol until the Sikh escort a ready, and, who it was received at Kuah Klang and opened by the manager, in the presence of! Mr. Keyser, the robbery was discovered. The polies toth here and in Jelebu har imou very activo in trying to trand the reți Levy, but up to the present they have bren unsuccessful The Resident in Servtaban has the matter in his own hands, and, from the last letter received a few days ago, the manager in Joleha has had several lang ptereiews with Him. and, wo far as Mr. Birch is concerned, we kaow he will leare no stage mutaznod, We bare offered a reward of $1,066, and Dir. Hut
Tho stoumor Menelaus, saited on the 3l May. For London:683 bozis ten (no particulars). 100 casks soy, 28 ensea cigars, 18 cases black- woedware, 12 casus chinaware, 200 cases ginger, effects, 293 packages shells, and hackages enn- dries. For Manchester:-25 bales waste silk For Liverpool-17 cases vignes.
For Ham- bary:-24 cases balls. For Copenhagen -21 rolls matting.
The steamer Mirzapore, railed on the 6th. May Fer Antwerp-56 rolle natting. Fer London:-55 packages tau (from Focobow), 704 boxes tea-is, 14,784 congas, 338 malls mats and matting 30 bales canes, 100 balan split-bamboo, 15 na slik, piece gööda, 15 casos private effects, 5 cases Chinaware, à entes curios, For Gibraltar :--19 comes naseg fand vina. curios. For Franco-118 bales raw silk, 100 bales waste silk, 2 cases silk piece goods, 2 case onries, and packages taa. For Milan 10 bales raw silk.
The steamer Vindobona, sailed on the 7th May. For Europa-300 tales and 650 boxes cassis Bigas, 1 box chicarare, 11 boxes even- tial oil, 50 belos galangai, 1 box bigars, 64 boles raatting: 145 bales rattans, 8 boxes fans and boxes dried ginger.
BEWARE
of the Party offering imitations of MACNIVEN & CAMERONS RENOWNED PENS
Toccur as a boom and a blessing ta mek, The Fiskvick, the wl, and the Waverley Fes. Sold by Stationers. WAVERLEY WORKS EDINBURGH,
TO LET
OFFICE TO LET
tonkach, on behalf of his own firm, has offeredARGE ROOM on Second Floor of 18,
another roward of $500; but so far so informa tion has been received, and I am afraid wy wast treat this amount as a total lose. This is a most regrettable insident, especially at the present time I has nothing more to say, gentlenies, and will lie ploused to answer any gastica yan may ask.
There being no questions, the report al secmuts, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Evatt, were ananimously passe
Mr. Heid was re-elected a director, on the proposition of Mr.. Evatt, seconded by the Chairmun.
It was decided to loare the appointment of a dicooter to fill the vacancy vansud. by Mr. Mac. Esin's retirement in the hands of the directors. The re-appointment of Mr. A.J. Cann an uditor apnelized the proceedings.
BBITISH NORTH BORNEO.
TRADE RETURNS,
The British North Burneo Herald pablishes tão trade returns of thiab Stato for 1896: The, total imports amount to $1,882,189 against $1,863,906 for 1895. Out of 37 headings $7 show nu crease, treasure coming first, then follow foodstuffs (ries, sugar, vrgutables, e.), machinery and railway material, korosine and other oils, opium, tobacco, and clothing, The total exports amount to 32,420,231 against $1,902,330 for 1895. Ont of 38 Leadings 28 show an iicreuse. Tobacco shows the largest, and acconata for one-third of the total increase ca exports for the year; 8,700 bales were shipped in 1895, 10,448 in 1896, and it is estimated that the 1898 arop shipped in 1897 will unsount to 14.600 balas. Kaftans, catch, timber, gatta, i coffee, dried fish, copra, live stock, and gambler come next. The green volume of trade bus in- cressed by over 18 per cent
TELNGKAPES.
Sandakan became connected with Labenn telegraphically on the 7th April. The latter port is connected with Tonghong as wail as Singapore, thus giving residents in the Tor ritory an alternative relogram route to Europe That the upkeep will for some time be difflelt in very probalis, as jungle linee suffer under special disadvantages; hat the fan that messages have gone through demonstrates the feasibility of the lines. in process of time the
L ́ Prayz Central.
Apply
CARMICHAEL & CO. LD, Hongkong, 14th April 1897
[04 TO LET.
WELLING HOUSES-
DHOUSES in ERON TURFACE,
GODOWNS in BLUE BUILDINGS. "HARFORD," at MAGAZINE GAT. "THE KENNELS, at BAGAZIND
GAP.
No. 1, UPPER ALBANY. Furnished
From 1st May.
· MYRTLE BANK” The Fal. Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INTEET. MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 29th April, 1897.
TO: LET.
[48
4, RICHMOND TERRACE, rooms. Moderate Kontal
Apply to
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LIMITED. Hongkong, 8th May, 1897.
F633
TO LET.
FOOT" Turnedinte rossastion. JAVENSHILL, West, and ERNS.
Apply to
VICTOR II. DEACON." Hoogkoan, 28th April, 1897.,
[599
TO LET.
SIX ROOMED HOUSE, No. 20, Caine
Road. Apply to
"PROCURATION DES
MISSIONS ETRANGERES. Hengkong, 3rd May, 1897.
TO LET
line trace will probably davek into a broad. CASTLE TERRACE."
high road between the two termini-the surest means of inducing settisment and trade
LABUAN
The annual report on Labuse for 1390 con-
tama the following information on the Central Borneo Company's colliery at that port-A now colliory is being opened at Batu Merending
"AVING bean appointed AGENTS of the accept RISKS against Fire at cutreat rates. DODWELL, CARLILL &·00.,
Agents Hongkong, J. Mag, 1807)
[1090 NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
'TILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
TOTAL FUNDS AT 1ST DECEMBE 1895, £12,433,331 c. 0.
L-AUTHORIET CAPITAL..£3,000,000 end.
SUBSCRIES CAPITAT... 2,750,000 PAID UPLAPPIAL
657,500 0 0 II-FINE FONDS. -------
.... 2,601,018 2 9 The Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the abova Company urs pro- pared to ACCEPT RISKS against TIRE at Current Rates.
SHEWAN, FOMES & CO...“
Agents. Hongkong, 16th February, 1897. [1526 THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSUR- ANCE COMPANY,
ESTABLISHED AJ). 1824,
T
£2,000,ÐUG
757,478
CAPITAL enorme Torat FUNDS AND SECURITY......£2,450,053 NET ANNUAL TEX PASMIA...
Having been appointed Agents of the above Company we are proposed to accept EUROPEAN 2nd CHINESE RISKS at surront râtes.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO.
Agents. Hongkong 9th January, 1806. - [2747 UN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON
FOUNDED 1710,
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FERE at Current Ratas
STEMSSUN &.00. Agnais
Hongkong, 16th May, 1892
[18 AACHEN AND MUNICH TIRO INSUR ANCE CO. OF AIX-EA-CHAPELLE.
AGENTS for the shore Company, 140 THE Undersigned, having been appointed prepared to ACCEPT RISKS againi FIRE at Current Pales,
REUTER, BRÖCKELMANN & CO.,
Agouts.
ING CORPORATTOM......
PAID-UP CAPITAL
$10,000,000 RESERVA FOND
$ 6.500,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROF TORS 19000,000 COVET OF IRECTORS
ST. C. MICHAELSEN, ESQ.hairman. Hon. J. J. BELL-IUYING~Deputy Chairman. C. Beuna, Esq.A.J. Raymond, Esq. G. D. Bhuing, Far R. L. Richardson, Esq.
Dodwell Esq.
R. Shewan, Buy.
N. A. Saba, EG. Gorald Side, Esy
G. B. Gey, E. David Gubbay,
CKIE MAKACEH:..
Hergkong-T. JACKSON, ESQ
"MANAGER:
Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARD'SEL, Ba
EE above-named steamer having wrived, that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure, and Valuables, are daing landed. sid. story at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Golowa Commay, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained,
Optional cargo will go on to Shangbai onlesa notice to the contrary be given before THIS AFTERNOON, at 4 ..
No Chims will be admitted after the Goods hare kft the Godowne uud all Goode remaining andelivered after the 12th instant will subjent le rat.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be exted on. WEDNESDAY, the 12th instant,
at 3 P.M.
LONDON BANKERE LONDON & COUNTY BANK, Or they will not be recognised.
All Claims must reach us before the 16th
INS COMPANY, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account as the rate of 3 per Cent. per Annum on the daily balance.
ON FILED DEPOSITS,
For 3 months, 2à per Cant. per Annum. For 6 months, Sá par Cent. per Arnum. For 18 months, per Cent. per Annum
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hangkang, 10th April, 1897.
12
DE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
LIMITED
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED
$1,000,000.- 500,000
HEAD OFFIOR-HONGKONG.
COURT IF IKREGIOLS. D. GALLIES Bog H. SoLTERTOUT, EAQ
CHOW TONE BHANG, Esq. KWAN HOI Cau, Esq. CHAT SHAN, E
Chial Manager. dzo. W. E: PLAYFAIR,
Interest for 12 Months Fixed5%
Hongkong, 17th November, 1895
14
LIMITED.
HE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA
AUTHORIZED CAPITÁN, BUBSCRIBED
PAID UP.........
· 1909
Fa
Hongkong, 21st April, 1897,
【ORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned AGENTS of the bore Company are PREPARED TO ACCEPT First Class Foreiga aut Chinese Risks at Current Ratze,
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 2913 May, 1895. gad J19
FRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for tho above Company, are propstel to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE al Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN & CO.
Agenta. Bongbong. 18 November, 1872
M
ITSUI BJSSAN
17
KAISHA
No. 8, QUEEN'S BOLD, CHETRAN.
Head Office-Torio. Branch Offices-LONDON, NEW YORK, BON- DAY, SINGAPOPE, SHANGHAI, TIEN. TAIN, NEWCHWANG, and all Ports in JAPAN.
Mike Coal Mines. Obours Coal Mines
[1063
AGENCIES
HOUSES at HIGIT STREET,
Apply to
SPANISH PROCURÁTION. Hongkong. Iut May, 1897
(1058
TO LET.
shot 14 miles from the existing colliers, which No. 2, STEWART TERRACE, at the
latcar is being extended considerably, and new
machinery, pumps, locomotives, waggons, &e.
are being made in England at present, and are
duo bere ia Axit and flay. Two tunnels and's shait uru in progress, and it is expected that next month the seam will be reuehod, when thbro
-PoE With Immediate Possession. Apply to
Hodgkong, 9th April, 1897.
TO LET.
G. POTTS.
FR00
will be a considerable increase of output. A THE Building known as THE HONG-
TH
Kanada Cost Mines,
The Mike Cotton Spinning Mill, Ld Tekyo Marine Insurance Co., Limited Meiji Fire Insurance Co... Limed. Imperial Government Popoe Mills, Colton Cleaning and Working. Co.,
Shanghai
Tees
Orada Cement Company, Japan, " Kanegafushi Cotton Spinning Mil. Tekyo Cotton Spinning Mill, Japan, Hayashi Clock Factory. Hongkong 12th December, 1690.
AMERICAN SYSTEM
ENTISTRY
zow war! was built during the year. It has KONG ULUB, HONGKONG, From D
a depths of water alongside of 27 fost at low the 1st August, 1
water. Near the wharf are placed schors and Apply to-
buoys to which steamers coaling there can make
fist. The wharf was completed in Frly, ond
the buoys and apolines India October. At the minos hero are employed about 600 men, in addition to about 250 zaon, who discharge eoul from the waggons and load steamers, The general health of the workmen is goed.
DIAMOND JUBILEE
The procisa form which the celebration of H.M. Diamond Jubilee is to take in Bandaksd has not yet hoen desided on. Ad alrindy an nounced, a.public recreation ground is, for one, thing, to be laid out, and the Chinese advocate
display of licoworks.
The remarkable green colour of soma Italiau cheeses proves pot to be due to bactori, as ha been supposed, but to the preselios of copper.
M. J. D. STEPHENS,
Solicitor for the Owner. Hongkong. 3rd April, 1807, 1789)
D
A good Parmesan choss is produced naly from |;||
1862
DRIVATE BOARD AND RESIDENCE
Mr. GILLANDERS. GLENEÁLY BUILDINGS. Hongkong, 9th January, 1896.
[146:
BOARD AND REBIDENCE.
OMFORTABLY FURNISHED
ROOMS, with, Downl
Apply to Mrs MATHER,
2.Podler's Hill. Hongkong at January, 1892.
TO SHIPMASTERS,
NQUIRE where your FRESH WATER
milk that has zerobed a high degree of acidity, in obtained by the Water Brits, as FOUL and in some parts of Italy this milk is kept in WATEL is the 123se of mush Sickness on board Dopper vessels. In 90 mmpts of grean Par. Skip --
mesau chiese from various places, Dr. Marisul We are the ONLY WATER BOAT Corrat has found from 0.4 to 1.7 grains of copper to the in HONGKONG EXCLUSIVELY supplying pound. That the colour is due to copper and FILTERED WATER.
appears from the fact that cheese is made on sume prigelyle in the south of Finly, and shows no green, tho milk being kept in tin-lined Versala
Cans Flas W
WI W. KEW & CO."-
STEAM WATEE BOAT COMPANY. Hongkong, Sth October, 1885
12826
Q3
62, QUEEN'S, ROAD CENTRAL, CHADWICK KEW, (Lath of Foars & None). Hongkong, 6th March, 1898.
ERRAVALLO'S
ERRUGINOVS
The Great Austrian Tonio
Di
FERUVIAN BARK and TRON...
INE
BANKERS:
No Fire Insuraneo has been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
MELCHENS & CO.,
Agents.
£7
Hongkong, 5th May, 1897. NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP BRAEMAR”. FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, TOKO- HAMA: KOBE, AND MOJ1.
THE above Steamer bereby requested
signees of Cargo
to soul in their Bill of Lading for counter sigauture, and take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside..
Carro impoding the discharge of the Vessel will ho landed and stored at Consignes risk and orange
DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.,
Agenta.
Hongkong, 3rd May, 1897.
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THE CHINA MUTUAL, STEAM NAVI GATION CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM NEWPORT, GLAGOW, LIVER- POOL, AND SINGAPORE. THE Company's Steamship
£1,500,000 £1,125,000 562,500
£
LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.
INTEREST allowed on Current Asconata at the rate of 27 par ataniu on the Daily balance.
ON FRIED DEPOSITS
For 12 months
25
3
A Z .3%
THURSTEN, Manager, Hongkong Hougkong 15th Tebruary, 1897,
WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.
PILLS FOR ALL M
DISORDERS BILIOUS AND NERVOUS
ANNUAL SALE BIX MILLION Box, The It. 1d. Box contains 56 PUL. Price 50 Centa.
BEECHAM'S P
Prepared only by the Proprietor THOMAS BETURA, St. Helens. ENGLAND, SOLE AGENTS for Horexong and the ́EMPIRE of CHINA WATKINS & CO.,
431 6; Green's Road Central, Hongkvar
GRIMAULTS
SYRUP
OF LYFOPHOSPHIZE OF LIME'
FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST.
The original preparation pronoribed by the leading medical authorities ron CONSUMPTION, WEAK LUNGS, BRONOMIAL IRRITATION, and OBSTINATE Covers, for the last 30 years with the greatest success. It continues to retain its ropalation where other medicines have failed,
:
GRIMATLT'S SYRUP Idiately arrests the Coran, and Nightsweats, and the APPETITE impeores rapidly—a fact soon demonstrated by an increase of weight and healthy appearance,
GRUAUIT'S STRUT Lasse colour and is bold i flat oral bottlos.
BAWARE OF IMITATIONS, GRIMAULT & Cra-Purin Bold by
A. 8. WATSON & Co-Hongkong...
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Canton.... Uhina Firo China Traden Hongkong Fire North Chinsman Stitestim Union...... Yangisze
Land and Building-
H. Land Investment. Humphreys Esta Kowloon Land & West Point Building Lazen Bar Mining
Charbonnages
Jelebu
New Falment
Dn. Preference...!
Oliver's Mires A..
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Do. (Prefareno) Raube
Steamship Cor
China and Maxils. China Mutual Ord
Da Prof. Dongles S. 8. Co. By Canton and M... Indo-China 9. N. Wanchai Warh có lo Watson & Co., A, A...
$125 190 prom,
Eo nominal 22-inal
Els, buyors
£ ($22, setters el $20
£1 $9, sallers
250 (in liquidation), $10 381 -$20 2
$100 $137
$5 in liquidation).
385, nominal $26 4291 $10 84, buyurs 150 $31
£10 $110, buyers
$882, Layers $100 $974, buyers
$50 $39, sales
$26 $110.
$30 $65, sollers $50 $157, sales & buyer $125 244 prem
[$130, sales
$50 $185, cellers $30 $102, buyers 925 777 1850 350, buyers
£25. T. 175, ex div.
2010, ellers $10 $230, seller $40 ($155, ex diy,
$50 $79; uzles $10 38 $80 $10 $40 $19.75 $100 $13
Fa 600 855, buyers.c $112.20, vellars 21 (91.80, sat. & biters $1 $210, salts $5$184, sal. & buyas 621 $7, sales & buyers
$4 $8.50 $181,85
138, 10d. £19)
LY.
$50 $70, buyers
2014, buyers
$60 1464, selleas $15 135, bayars £1618), buyers 62716431, buyera $10 $12.75, buyer
V. VERNON, Broker.
OPIUM.
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VESSELS EXPECTED,
THE FRENCH MATE.
The M. A. steamer Nalak with the French mail of the 9th ultimo, left Baigon on Saturday, the 8th instans, at 4pm, and may be upated here on or about Today, the 11th fastant, This Pisket brings mpitim to otters despatched from Hongkong on the 3rd Marol.
THE AMERICAN MAIZ,
The 1. M. steamer City of Rio de Janeiro, with the American mail of the 17th instant, left Shanghai on Friday, the 7th inst, at 2 pm, and may be exposted here on or about. Monday, the 10th instant.
The .steamer Gaske, with the American, wail of the 21st ultime, kit Yokohama an Sunday, the 9th instant, and may be expeoloc here on or about Sunday, the 16th instaul.
The P. M. Hence Ch of Peking, with mails, &c, left San Francisco, for this port via: Honolulu, Tokoba, Tuland Sen, Kobe, Naga Baki and Shanghai, ca the ist instant,
THE CANADIAN -ILATE
The C. P. stanraer Espres of Japan loft Shaigbai for this port at 3 pm, on Saturday, the 8th instant, and is exposted here at 5 am. to-morrow.
THE INDIAN MAIL, Tho C. N. steamer Taiyuan lait Port Dawit on the 6th inatunt, and may be exposted here on the 15th instant.
MERCHANT BTTAMERS. The P, & O. steamer Burner left Singapore for this post, on the 8th instant, ut & a.m.
The Austrian Lloyd's stamos Gisela left Kobo for this port on the 5th instant,
Tho P. & Oster Peshatour left Bombay for this port on the 5th intant,
The Austrian Lloyd's steamer Passidey left, Singapore for this part on the 7th instant:
The N. P. steamer Victoria loft Tacoma on the Ist instant for Hongkong via Japan ports.
The China Mutan! saor Pukling from Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 3rd instant and may be considered dus at Singapore vir or about to 21 instant.
Pho N. P. steamer Tacons, from Tacorda left Yokohami on the 7th instant for this port via Kode
The P. & O steamer any loft Bombay for this port on the 29th ultimo,
The Rickmans steamer Deike Richmers, from Autwerp, and Hamburg, passid the Canal in the 7th ult, and may be considered das at Singapore on or about the 20th instant.
PASSED THE QANAL,
OUTWARD-9th April-Dordogne, Fujisan. 19th
Apr-Oupach, Methuen Castle. 20th Apr. Gleneels, Hector, Genfury, Oldenburg, Natal, Afridi, Brnooirlich, Thekta, 23rd April Raduarshire, Gloucester, 27th April Caledonien, Harque Beghem, Pyrrhus, Kagoshina Mar. 30th April-Formosa, Trina-iva, Delion 4th Muyaking, Latral, Atagosan, Frey 7th May-Glea Qarry, Gundulywizar. HOMEWARD-7th May-Aglaia, Ceylon, Mas
duff..
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
The authorised List of Mails issued in connection with this paper, is the one publishe twice exofa day in our Extra, which in corrected. to a much later hour than that given below.
FEAK DELIVERY eloses at Post Office as 11.30a.m. and 3 p.m. or in Letter Boxes in the Cars by 12 and 330 o'clock Traus Lett Boxes at Peak will be cleared at 12.50 and 't pn.
The Postal Guide for 1896, revisel to date) will be found in the Chronicle und Directory, r. I. This is the only authorised complets Summary of Postal information pablished in Hongkong.
A MAID WILL CLOSH Fo: Manila For Teensong, to-day, the 10th instant, at 9.30 P.X.
Shanghai-For Lushun, to-day the 10th inst., at 330 r..
For Saigon.-Per Telirios, to-day, this 10th instant, at 4,30 г M..
For Singapore Colombo and Bombay-Per
11.30 4.4.
New Malta (this year's) she will allows of beta. Mike Mara, tomorrow, the 11th instant, at New Malma (lat year's) 9:80 Old Malwa (24 years) ...1800 Old Man (7 years). $820
to 1
a to 24 New Patuan1671.; Od Paina... for New Benares.... .....2681†† Old B Persian, Gily
$500 to $820 Persian, Paper-apped ima $500 to $615
THE WEATHER.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER, 7th: MAY, AT 4 FM.
STATION.
Barneter
29.71 29.44. 9960
Vladivostock Toba Kochi Naguali. Kagoshima. 99.56 Gutzial:20.88 Sharp Pesk Aw07 mins Swatow Hongkong. 29.70 Cantors...
Gap Rook1971 Victoria Teak
29.16
2016 59.64
HYBON" Laving arrived from the above porte, Consignes of vargo by her are hereby informed that their aru buing landed at their risk into the Godowa of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Goze Company, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
No claims will be admitted after the goods kavo luft the Godowns, and all claims must be sent in to the office of the undersigned before Noos on the 10th inst, or they will not be Macio cogrind.
Haiphong
29.64 All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are Bolinao SPS to be loft in fils Godewas, where they will be Manika examined on MONDAY, the 10th iutant, at Cape 6. Jurves!
No Fire Insuranca has been affected, and Wladivostocks. any goods rumming in the Godowns after the Tokyo ... 10th instunt, will be abject to rent. R
Kochi Bill of Lading will be countersigned by Nagunaki.
HOLLIDAY WISÉ & CO., Kagoshima
Agents.
Gutzl Hongkong, Jal May, 1997. "GLEN" LINE OF SIDAM PACKETS.
PRON NEW YORK AND STRAITS.
THE Steamship
29:72
Tempers
Hareidity.
8th MAY AT 10 AM.
11075. Sharp Feak........... 99.95
Braido
GLENGYLE". having arrived from the above parts, Cop- sigues of cargo by her, are informed that their goods are being landod, at their risk into Godewne of the Hongkong and. Kowloon Wharf and Gedown Company, Limited, ∙at Kovlcon, whones delivery may be obtained. Cargo remaining undelivered after the 10th instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance, has bɔon effoetod.. Ucnsignees are requested be present all claims for damages gudjor shortages ret later than the 17th just otherwise they will not be recognised, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
*JARDINE; MATHESON &:00.,
Agents." Hongkong, Sel May, 1897.
FOR SALE
DUNART PERE & FILS, REIMS
Establishel 1719 CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND
SHIPPERS... Stip only the Finest Quality Artes Dry (Green Soal).
LAUTS, WEGENER & CO.
Bols Agouts, Hongkong, 17th May, 1895.
11200
FOR SALE.
HA E DID SIICK'S
CHAMPAGNE, 1889, WHITE SHAL.
per case of 1 dezas quarta.
[7]n]
80
$0
R. J. REMEDIOS
DD.
per case of 2 dezom pints. KRESSMANN & CO'S
OREIGN AND COLONIAL STAMP
BY DEALER,
BED AND WHITE
No. 3, WOODLAND THERACH, HONGKONG,
BORDEAUX WINES.
Will be glad to send STANTS on approval C. & HIEBERT & COS
to any address on receipt of satisfactory refer
Over $40 Medionl Certificates notifying its encet. groat STRENGTH GIVING PEOPENTING and at tup samo time bang of ani
EXQUISITE TAP VE.
Bole Agents for Hongkong AP, WATION & CO
Bourkong. 22nd May, 1898,
(1929
Is also prepared to purchase used POSTAGE Staиrs in Largo or Swell Quantities for Cash, Agriza WANTED. Liberal Discount Allowed,
PORTLAND
BOTTLED ALE & STOUT MAINZER BEEL
STEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, lat. February, 1896. ⠀⠀
8719.
CRINT
IS
J. B WHITE & BE08.
SOLE AGDETS FOR CHINA,
HOLLIDAY: WINE & 00. Hongkong, 11th April, 1883
(693)
IEN
TING
SURGEON DENTIST,
No. 10, AGUILAR STREET.
TERMS VERY MODERATE, Cinsalation Free..
September, 1891.
Hongkong
Canton Hongkong 20.88. Victoria Peak! Gap Bock... Mast Haiphong... PoliLo Manila
Cape Tamos.
29.75 29.88
Weather.
w3b
Tiain lust
*On the ith at 11:30 am. Foricuik-Moderate E winda: ansattell, Alone with thunker. Telgruple coma
'between the Ulservatory and Hongkong is interrupted
· HONGKONG REGISTER
Haronster winn Inmperature Humtuity ....... sentiatio Direction of wind since!
Westbur
Rai
Va dato
054 pm. (uk.10.2,2,
On dala at p.m..
-$1,74
29.40
*95 ENC
adt
7.C5
Bilicet open air tempuratare en the 9th insemin Lowest opva nir tempasture on thỏ 8th..............72 -1=-=-EARONITES FEánced du az degrees Kühr, at seaingl 2-[EXTRLATues in tinglada lë degrees Fahrenholt, E-Eviroirs in percentage of axtaration, the humility of ir salonbed with
ture being 10t
VRBETION OF TIEK VIND TO two points. K—koner og egg Wawa arenading bộ Thienfort Boalo. De 6BRATE OF WEATHE
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For Shaung and Sourabaya-Per Shan tong, to-morrow, the 11th inst., & 11.30 a.
For Kebu, Yokohama, Portland, Or, and : Vistoria, B.-Pyr Monmouthshire, on Wed nastlay, the 13th inst., 10.30.
For Kabe, Yokohama and Tacoma Per Brassar, on Friday, the 14th inst., at 11.30 r.. For Singapore.Per Corte, os Monday, the 17th instant, ut 3:30 N
For Tientsin.Per Tulang, on Monday, the
17th instant, at 3.30 PM.
For Nagranti, Kobe, and Yokohama.-Per Verona, on Friday, the 21st iast, at 11.30 AM. For Thursday Island, Townsville, Brisbane, Bydney and Melbourne-Per Omi Maru, on Friday, the 21st businet, at 3.30.P.M.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES... PACKET,'
The United Statos Mail Packet Ceptic will Le despatched on TUESDAY. the 11th instant, with Mxils for Shanghai, Japan and San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Manolatu, Peru, de, which will be closed as follows
10.00 AM. Register censos..
11.00 . Post Office closes, bat Correspon
dence may be posted on board the Packet witli Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure
MAILS BY THE FRENCH FECKET.
The French Contract Peoket Fangles wil! ho despsbold.on WEDNESDAY, 1941) instunt, with Made to the United Kingdom Enrors, and places beyond, via Marecilen. to Saigon, Straits Settlements Batavia, Bar nh, Coylex, Madras, the Australasian Colonies, Aden, Natal and the Cups, Egypt, Malta, end Giliralar.
Doda: 4. friending rain: 1. A Beltane a oroant) 1pating showers
3.00. A.M.-Fasting of Prices Current and Cir.
rulars conseS.
10.00 Eegistry cases,
10.50 Posting of nowapapara, baoke, and
patterns censes.
MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACKET.
The Canadian Mail Pocket Empress Japan will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 19ti instant with Malls For Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kube, Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver, B.C., which will be closed as fol lows
1900., Kəgistry canoe. 18.45 A.M. Post Oflus clases, but correspondence may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fe of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departúro
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET.
The British Continet Packet Coromandel will be despatched on THURSDAY the 20th Inst., with fails for the Caited Kingdom, Europe and countries beyond, via Brinden; to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, Burma, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Mali, al Gibraltar..
8.00 AM. Pasting of Prios Current and Cir
oplars conses, 10.00-M-Registry unases.
all 10.30 Posting of newspapers, beelis, and
patteras cesses,
LATE LATEED may be posted (from 11:10 A.M.) with 10 cents late fee ni to 11.30 AM. fler which hour they may be sent on board with the somas late foo.
-rcing nanow; 5. thunder17. vizibilty ; w. dene (west)
F. G. FIGG, First Assistant Bangkong Ubervatory, 9th May, 1897.11.00-illene Mzera, FALOONER & Coða RcISTER, 9th May: Barometer 9 29.80 Therm, 9 (Wetbalb) 75 Barometer IP2374 Therm. 1 PM. (Wetlab) || Darotaster Theru, 4PM. (Wet bulb) — Thermom, 9 A.K. 75 Thermo. Maximum 70 Thermom. 1 P.M... 79 Therm. Minimum. (over-
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· HONGKONG TIKETABLE.
10th to 16th May. S CATHIGH WATE
Hongkong Mono
«LOW, WITHL:
Height Men Tim
Thongkong
10
303 Phila Noiutor
bigb 31
· Tues, 11
Wed.
9.7
10- 33
11-20
บ.
Thara 12 ma
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30 a
Bat. 16
16.
Herkt.
MALLS BY THE GERMAN PACKET:
Ths German Contract Packet Prins Heinrich will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 25th instant, with Maila for the United Kingdom Europe and countries hayond, via Brindims, to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burma, Coylen, India, Adon, Egypt, Malia, do, so Hegistry ocaste at 0.00 4. The mail closes at 950 A
NO
TOT LESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENT), nor the OWNERS Will ha KESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contructed by the Officers or the Crowa of the following Yels during their stay u Hongkong Harbour- 21ston & Co.
Aspen, Brit str., P. T. Buis-Gibb. Living
*The bulght of mesh-loretaboen deined, from dicial observation of 5937 al 1828 17 Pet above the tile-gauge st the Kowloon Tallavatory Lommuter God Epring Ildas, to which datan hoights in these Tables as referral, an 9.87 Lost above BIG",
The heigia In the Telles varked with in seadow Loweswater Ordmary hying-Tide, and thanki be 1749abtracted frecat contas ziren acore.
AMY TURNEE, Amr. bk Warkad-Standard
TOLON
of
tại
the
BUL, Brit. dk, Marlin Frampton-Stan
dard Gil Co.
OSCARSIAL, Norte, Boobra-Under PUET STANLEY, Brit. barque; H. Williams
Standard Oil Co,