THE DIKE DE YORK.
London, 20th Augasé,
The Duke of York paid off HM.8. Ürement to-day.
THE R. A. M.
London, 26th August,
The order aniilating the ranks of the India Medical Serrics with the ranks of the Army has been gazolted.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The Chinese steamer Chiynen, from Shang, Lot 8th September, bad light variable aire and eloudy showery youthes.
The British steamer Taisang, from Mauile 8th September, bed far westline, smooth sor, light winds.
The British stermer Chatolní, from Bangkok 4th September, aparienced gentle breezes and. esima with bright clear weather and amooth wez throughout the voyage.
The British steamer Haitan, from Foashow, Amoy, and Bratow 10th September, had mode. rate to light N.E. to N.N.W. breoze, moderate sea, cloudy and clour to Ames. From Amor to Swaton mcdorata E. to N.. breeze and sas, cloudy with occasional heavy rain showers. From Swilow to port moderato southerly in Bight variabin winds, overcast, heavy thunder storm on entering port. Vessals in Foochow Piccine, Centon and Hoihan. In Aucy- Quangham ami Glenfulloch, In Swatow Phales.
T
PASSENGERS BOOKED FOE THE FAR EAST. Por Musagories Maritimas steamer Austre lien, counseling with the slenmar Nutal at Co- lorabo, from Mareuilles, Aug. 14-To Take
bame: Mr. Diego de Saavedra, Mr. J do Noteko, Mr. Bazowe Kuh, To Shanghai: Hon. C. Napier, Mr. Hunter Smyth, Mr. Sha. roff. Kr. Lortlaris, Mr. Mulganoli, Mr. Killian, Mr. Sohyuw, Mr. Lawin,
Per Messgerics Maritimes atemor Sydney, from Marseilles, Aug. 8.—To Yokobamn: Mr. L. C. Pareto, Me Tamworth, Mr. Klenknecht. Par Messageries Maritimas stourer Gileda- sien, from Mareilles, Sept. 4-Te Yokolamn: Mr. B. Martinouw.
Per Messageries Maritimes steamer Ville de to Crotut, connecting with the steamor Culede. nien, nt Colombc, from Marseilles, Sopt, 11.-- To Shanghai Air. Cosmire.
For Messayoris Maritimes steamar Océanien, from Marets, Sept 25.-To Shanghai: Mr. Tallien.
Pur P. & C. steamer Oriental, connooting with the steamer Coromandel, at Colombo, "frem Loudou, Aug. 11-To Straits, China and Japan: Lieut. P. N. Wright, Mr. F. H. M. Staples. Mr. Cameron Colonel-Surg. Major H. E. Nerman, Mr. Kay, Commander J. Byres, Tanco-Corporal A. Babluga, Quartermeter- Sergeant and As, Stentake. Mr. R. Lowe, Mr. 0. Koelo, Mc. McDowell
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1694
get to all by
FUBLIC AUCTION
STO-MORBÓW
眼
(TUESDAY), the 19th September, 1898, at 2,80 P..
at his enfes Rooine, Queen's Teuil, · SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNI TURE, &c., Comprising TAPESTRY COVERED. DRAWING. ROOM SUITE.
V
MARBLETOP CENTED and SIDE TABLES.
BEVELLED GLASS OVERWANTELS, PICTURES, and ORNAMENTS,
EXTENSION DINING TABLE SIDE BOARD, WHATNOTS, GLASS BOOK CASE, WRITING TABLE, DESKY, and COPYING PRESS
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WARDROBES with Bevelled Glass, BUR DAU with Gloss, CHEST OF DRAWERS, DRESSING TABLE, WASHSTANDS.
IRON SAFES.
J.
COOKING STOVES.
TERMS OF BALE—As Custownry,
Y. I. REMEDIOS, Auctionsor. Hongkong, September, 1898,
BY ORDER OF THE.
BANKS,
'OKOHAMA SPECIE
TKE
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED 1880.
BonsCriner CAPITAL...Yen PAID UP CAPITAL B Rasenya Synd
BANK
VESSELS EXPECTED,
TER AMERICAN MATE
The O. & 0, steamer Glenferg, with mails, &a, loft San Francio for this port via Yoko kaian, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nogasaki, and Shang-ON hat, on the 25th ultimo,
THE CANADIAN MAIL.
The G. P. R Costaner Entrees of Japan 12,000,000
9,000,000 arived at Nagasaki at 5a.. on Thursday, the 6,600,000 81b inat, and left again at 6 pm, of rama day for Shanghai, where she was due to arrive at 7 a. a Saturday, the Cth ingetank,
H OFFICE-TOEOHAMA.
·BRANCHES & AGENCIES.
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Honolulu Bombay
Kobe
Shanghai
LONDON BANKRO Thy LoveJoINT S300K BANK, LIMITED, PARK'S BANE, IHerred.
THE UNION BANK OF LONDON, LIMITED.
HONGKONG AGENCY-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Carroat Accoaut ut the auto of A per cont. per annum on the daily balanco, Ou fixed deposits for 12 menthe 5%, per annum.
6
410 9
3
FI
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"
S. CHOR
Agoat
Hongkong, 25th March, 1898.
655
1924THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED 27 BOTAL CHABTER, 1853.
HRAD OFFION, LONDON,
MINISTRATOR.
PUBLIC: AUCTION,
MR. N. MUNY has been instructed
to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
ON
THURSDAY, the 15th September, 1899, at 3.r... ctthe Premisss
in One Lot
TER FOLLOWINO VERY VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PREMISES. ALL THAT PIECE or PARCEL of LAND registred in the Land Offles as IN. LAND LOT No 514 with the messuage and. #rection thereon boing. No. . Quran's Roa) CENTRAL. This property is held for the un- expired residue of à tôrm of 999 years from the 31st of January, 1857, and is subject to BR Annual Crova Rout of £24 198.-
UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL LAND THA 639. Loerd Office
Par P. & O. steamer Britannia, counesting with the steamer Parramatta, at Colombo, From London, Aug.25-To Straits, China and Japan: Mr. Scctt, . Newmarch, Ár. H. H. Huśten, Mr. J. Jones, Mr A. C. Follingal, Liant. A. B. Chambers, Mr. C. I Stevene, Mr. F. G. Hurcuck. Mr. G. P. Peachy, Mr. C. A. W. Row, Mr. IL Porter, Mr. H. II. Bristow, Mr. W. Howlett, Mr. A. J. Flaherty, Mr. G. C. A. Kirke, Mr. Stephon Clauma, Mr. and Miss Fineb, Lieut. J. E. Armstrong, Lieut. H. Kelly, Mr. Knowles, Mr. G. T. C. Werner, Miks | a34] Massoy, Mr. Ashton, Mr. B. Birch.
Per P. & O. steamer Java, from London, Supt. S-To Strails, China and Japan: Capt. and Mrs. W. H. Ward, Mr. B. Á. Convens, Copt. E. H. Robinson, Mr. W. T. Fyfe, Mr. sad Mrs. Shaw oed zon, Misses Bhaw (2),, Miss E. J. Lulham, Mr. A. Forbes,
Per P. & C. steamer Drenno, connecting with the steamer Chiman af Colombo, from London, Sept. 8-To Strofts, China and Japan: Mr. and Mis. Curmichael, Miss Campbell," Mra, Smith, Miss Broktel, Miss Metcalf, Miss Brooks, Mies Watts, Mr. J. B. Org, Mr. A, Holland, Mr. J. Martin, Mr. B. L. Smith, Mr. A. Bach, Mr. M. Griffith, Mr. J. W. Alderson, Mr. G. Harding. From Marseilles: Mr. and Mrs. Wilsen.
Per P. & O. stentnor Ceylon, from London, Sept. 17-To Straits, China and Jayan: Capt. and Mrs. La Primunitags, Mrs. Huster ori 2 obildren,
Per P. & O. stenmor India, connecting with the steamer Bullagral, et Colombo, from London, Oct. 6. To traits, China and Japan: Miss Ainslic.
VISITORS AT KOTELE.
HONGKONG HOTEL,
Mr. J. H. Aitken
Mrs. Angus
Mr, Arriaga
Min M. Bailey
Mr. Leon A. Levy
AGENCY (LIMITED).
SOLE AGENTS IN
HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS,
FOR THE
UNITED ASBESTOS COMPANY, LD., LONDON, CONTRACTORS TO, H. M. GOVERNMENT.
MANUFACTURERS OF TRE
Best Qualities of ASBESTOS GOODS and PAOKINGS.
HYDRAULIC and SELF LUBRICATING PUMP PACKINGS of all Kinds. VICTOR" METALLIC BOILER JOINTS
ASBESTOS SALAMANDER BOILER, COVERING COMPOSITION of the Best Qualtios, ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR EVERY: DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Superintendent:
"Thos. SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLIEL & 00, General Agents
INSURANCES.
CUTLER,
PALMER
rate $10.75 PER DOZEN
Ner
***SPECIAL BLEND” WHISKY.
UTLEL
Blend
of Eelected Distillations of the Finest Scotch Whiskies
Apply to
TORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Underaged AGENTS of the above Company at PERPARED TO ACCEPT First Class Foreign. and Chistose Risks at Current Ratex
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 29th May, 1895.
~ TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The.... I'n Javsigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against TIRE at Cazrent SIEMSSON & Co., Hongkong, (87 Rates.
BIELISSEN & CO., ALMER & Co.
Agents. Honghong. 18th November, 1872
[18]
PHONIX FILE OFFICE.
The Undorsigned are now prepared to GILANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Rates.
WINA SHIPPERS SINCE 1815, Who have consigned their Brands to Hongkong for over half convury.. Apply to G. C. ANDERSON,
Hoogkong, 13, Praya Central.
331
Mr. & Mrs. Jon NAPIER JOUNSTONE'S
Loyarga Mr. W. Madovů
Mr. & Ms. Barretto & Mr. R. J. Mancantelli
children
Mir. Patie de Fon
Mfr.) entia & child
Mr. J. W. Tulics
Mr. de Pourdouing
Mr. John Brow
Dr. F. W. Clark
Ct S. F Cluck,
RA.M.C.
Major & Nrw Close
Mr. Frater
Mr. J. Crevoux
Mr. Martior
Mr. Eurique Martinez
Mr. J. Y. Maputon
Mr. E. Nagheggi
Mr. A. C. Van Nierop
Mr. W. Parlitt
Mr. J. Pamurîn
Mr. P. F. V. Pederson
Mr. A. J. Pitcher
Mr. Primrose
Mr. C. E. Riehardsou
Mr. E. Ric
Mr. & Man. W. B. Cuti Me Rotely
Mrs. David-on
Cond. H. J. Davison
Mr. T. M. Ceriis
Nr. H. Drude
Miss Drum
Mr. G. E. Basson
Mr. & Mrs. Ellure
Mt. J. Elorthamo
Mr. E. J. Ka
Mr. Freamya
Mr. J. Rouquet
Mr. & Mrs. Sen'ford
Mr. C. Shea
Mr. & Mr. Skinner
Mr. 1, Simmins.
Mý. M. B. Spaulding
Mr. T. A. Stetson
Dr. J. He w
M.. Jas. B. Biven
Mr. B D. Norha, ke
Mr. & Ms W. E, Tarner
Mr. W. von Ul
Mr. J. Kendy Gibson Mr. & Mra. Thous
Mr. A. J. Hart.
Mr. H. Hellier
Mr. Henry Hobden
Mr E. C. Hockapfel
Mr. F. Howard
Mr. E. Lowell
Mr. Kerfoot Hughes
Major G. L. Hummel
Mrs. Hunt
Mr. Kobe. Junct
Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Joseph
Mr. J. Kinghora Mr.J. Kirkwood
TRE
Mr. & Mrs. J. H. Ith
Kata
Me: J. Beattie
Captain 1. C. Campbell
Captain vam Corbach
Mr. J. P. Cotta
Mr. . D . Crawford Mr. & Ms. W. H. T.
Duvie
Mr. V. H. Dean
Mr. J. M. Doberte Mr. F. J. Haver Proeza
Colonel II. Elluloˆ
Mr. J. Ezekiel
3r. Aubrey Fur
Mr. P. 5, Gorran
Lieut-Colond The O'Go•
Mar
Mr. & Mr. Haywood
Mr. H. H. His
Miser Thoms (2)
Mrs. Unsworth
Mr. E.. Vine
Mr. F. 8. Watson
QUARE BOTTLE WHISKY
SQUARE
The sale of this good Bootch increnson month
by month; it is of Buperb Quality and of
OUTLER, PALMER & Co.'s SEJECTION.
Sole Agants for it--
361
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co..
* Hongkong.
R. J. REMEDIOS,
FOREIGN
DOUGLAS LAPEAIK & CO., Agents for the Phenix Fire Ofee. Hongkong, 17th August, 1887,
ΤΣΙ
SCOTTISH
METROPOLITAN ASSURANCE. 00.
LIFE
The combined ACCIDENT and POLICY is the MOST ADVANTAGEOUS forts of INSURANCE.
A yearly premium of £28 24. (aga 30) Becures the following →→→
32,100 In pase of death by wouilaub. £1,000 in case of natural death. 31,000 in case of permanent totni disable
AND COLONIAL STAMP mont by accident.
DEALER
No. 37, ELGIN STATET, HONGKONG,
Will be glad to send STAMPS on approva
2500 in cuan of partial total disablement by посинець,
to any address on rennipt of satisfactory reformezt by accident.
per week in ease of temporary disable. Accidants insured againat for 24 and 22
Ts also prepared to purchase used POSTAGE par nui (£1,000 in case of death by weekly Stars in largo or Small Quantities for Gashayments in case of injury.)
AGENTS WANTED
15 to 25% Discount Allowed.
UN TAK LOONG,
B% 德 #
DEALER IN
11204
TIN-MEATS, TIN-FRUITS, TIN-
FOWLS, &o, kg.. k
Mr. & Mrs. Who. Whiley QUALITY EXCELLENT PRICES MODREATE.
Miss Whiley
Mr. Wideant and child Heut. B. K. Boull
Wild, KE.
Mrs. Bagnall Wild
HOTEL
Mr. E. Heinde'
Mr. John D. Haighisen
Mas. P. S. John'
Mr. B. 8. Jndali
Captain F. Koford
Mr. & Ms. F, W. Norton
Koshe
Capt.The Hon. H. Yamb
195, H.N.
Mr. G C Malach Mrs. H. S. More Mr. R. Marten Mr. J. R. Michael Mr. R. Mitchell Mr. H. E. Pollock Dr. A. J. Richardson Mr. A. Sinclair
No. 144, Queen's Road West, Hongkong. Hongkong, 2nd Anguet, 1898
ART SUPPLEMENTS.
(1609)
NOW ON SALE. · TOPIES of the ART SUPPLEMENTS No sold enty by M&ELLY & WALSH, LIMITED.
Price $1 por sot of three sheets er 50 cents per separate shtet,"
Hongkong, 24h July, 1898.
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W. BREWER & CO.
NEW BOOKS, AND NEW EDITIONS. Billy Buke, Hero, by Guy Boothby
Landed at Last, by Nat Gould.
L'or further. Particalars apply to
J. IV. VEENON,
Agent.
F1320
Hongkong, th June, 1896. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
TOJAL FUNDS Ar Slir' DeeEMDEL, 1807,
20113,558,088 67, 03.
ES
ALL THAT PIECE or PARCEL of
MARINE LOT No. 101 with the messages and erections theroon, being No. 7, QueaN'S ROAD CENTRAL and No. 5, PRATA CENTRAL This lot adjcias INLAND LOT No. 514 abaro and hold for the sokidue of wtern of 999 years from the 16th November, 1855, eubject to an Annual Crown Roat of £30,
For Particulars and Conditions of Bale, apply.
Mesara, DEACON & HASTINGS,
Tondor's Solicitors;
ar to
The Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 25th August; 1898.
CAPITAL PAID-UT RESERVE IDADILITY OF SHABB-
HOLDERS 2014j|1911A ReseLY FUNDE
4800,000
£800,000 £150,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily islances On Fixed Deposits for 12 months... 4 paroout.
1
& 3
17
T. H. WHITELLAD,
Manager, Hongkong
Hongkong, th May, 1688.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
-
17
THE Business of the aberò Back is conducted
by the TONOKONG AND SHANG. UAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained un application.
INTEREST on spesits is allowed at 84 PER CHRT. per anam,
Depuritars my transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to las HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be pliced on FIZED DEPOSIT & PER CENT. per annum
For the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
P. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.
F14 ONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK.
ING CORPORATION.
Pan-e CAPITAL
..$10,000,000 RESERVA FUND.& 9,900.000 RISKEVA LIABILITY OF PROP'Tons.$10,000,000
(1800
H
BY ORDER OFTHE ADMINISTRATOR
M
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TR. H. N. MODY has received instrue
tions to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
THURSDAY, the 20th September, 1998,
3 P.M.,
ertime Promises
THE FOLLING VERT VALUABLE VEASEYOLD PROPERTY, aizzato in BoNILAM CAD.
Being ALL THAT PIECE or PARCEL of GROUND situato at Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong and registered in the Land Offion R INLAND LOT: No. 757, The above pro- perty, No. 7, BONHAM READ, is held under a Crown Lenso dated the 10th June, 1802, for the residue of a term of 999 years from the 7th January, 1863, subject to an Annual Orosin Rent of $32323; fros, 93,200 square feet.
The promises are known as Nullah Side" and are at present let at a monthly rental of $78.45 inclusiya of taxes.
to
For Particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply
Vendor's Joisitors:
nt to
Mours DEACON & WASTINGS,
- m
COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. J. J. BELL-JEVINO--Übairman. R. M. GRAY, Esq.-Deputy Chairman.
R. L. Richardson, Ext. C. Eeraman, Es
K.Shewan, Esq.
David Gubby, Esq.
A. Baopt, Esq.
A. BloConaghia Esq.
A. J. Raymond, Esq.
K. A. Eiche, Esq.
P. Bachse, Req.
CLER MANAGELI Hongkong-I_Jackson, Esq. MANAGER.: Shanghai-J. F. WADE GARD'NEL, EFG LOGO BANEDES-LONDON & COUNTY BANK ING COMPANT, LIMITED.
BONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Adnotat the rate of 2 per Cent. per Annum on the daily balance.
ON FIXED DEPOSITS. For 3 months, 24 per Cont, por Annum. For 6 months, 31 por Cent. per Annum. For 12 months, 4 per Cent, per Annum.
T. JACKSON,
THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL. The E. & A. stoaner Kombair, from Sydney, &o. left Port Darwin on the lat icetaul, för Timor and Hongkong.
THE GERMAN MAIL. The N. D. L. steamer Darmstadt, excrying the Gormann maila with dates from Berlin of the 22nd ultion, lift Colmho on Saturday, the the 10th instant, and may be expecter here on or about Tussing, the 20th instant.
MERCHANT STEANERS. The N. P. stammer Victoria sailed from Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong on the 22nd altime.
The N. P. staamoe Tacoma arrived at Yoko- ban from Tacoma on the 29th ultime, and sailed again for Kohs and Bongkong-
The Austrian Lloyd's stoner" "Glaslu leit Moji for this port on the 7th instant.
The Austrian Lloyd's steamer Trieste left Singapore for this port on Friday, the 9th instant.
The Mutual steamer Ofe, from Swansea and Liverpool; passed the Canal about 19th mit, and may be considered due at Singapore on or about the 7th instant.
The N. D. L. steamer Wittsaberg, front Hamburg and Brozen, left Singapore for this port on the lib instuut, and may be expreted here on or about the 12th instant,
YASEDD THE CANAL...
i
COMMERCIAL.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
SATURDAY, 10th Boptomber. EXCHANGE.
LONDON- Telegraphic Transfer ........ Bank Bills, on demand........ Bunk Bille, at 30 daya' sight .............. 1/11) Bank Billa, at 4 mostby' älght ..... 1114 Cradita, at 4 months* sight..... 171 Documentary Bills, months'sight 1314 OF TAXA
Bank Bills, on domand
2.441 Crodita, at 4 months' sight, a ON GERMANY má
Da deviennoinen i 1974
ON NEW YORK,
Bank Bills, on devaid
Credita, 60 days' sight............
ON BOMBAT.
Tolegmphis Transfer ..............1458- Bank, on demand
ON CALCUTĄ
Telegraphio Transfer ..............
Hank, on demand...........
ON
SHANGHAI
Baah, st sight.co
1055
...1dis
Private, 80 days' night.73
ON YOKOHAMA,
On demand
ON MANILA
.5% pin.
.2% F. M.
On demand and ON SINGAPORE.
On demand SOVELLIONS, Bank's Buying Rate... 10.14 QOLD LEAP, 100 fuo, per tal 1.00
JOINT STOCK SHARES. COMPANY,
IPAL LE
Banks--
Hongkong & B'hat.. Chica & Japan, prí.j
Do ordinary Do. delerrad
Natl. Bank of Chius
B. Shares
Fonn, Share...
Asbesice E, A...
Campbell, Mcore & Co. China Prov. La & Man China Engar ......... Cotton Mil-
Tho N. D. L steamer Preussen left Shaɛgħai rin Foochow on the instant, and may be Bxpected har on or about Tuesday the 13th instaot.
The C. Matual steamer Kistuck, from Glaswell's gow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 30th ultimo, sed my be considered due at Singapore on or about the 17th instant.
OUTWARD-16th August-Jokey Sanderson, 19th Any-Canton. 23rd Aug.-Ulysses, Nurnberg, Ningpo. 2001 Augus-Queen Olga. Olberapa 30th August-Lourel, Brútach, Andalusia. 2nd Sept-Banalder Strathmore, Glerogle, Candit, Indra. 6th September--Borpadon. 9th September Caledonien, Babelsterg, Chatan, HOMEWARD-6th September-Tantalus. 9th
Saptaraber Hertha.
QUOTATIONS.
(61.25
$128 205 pr. ajue
£b nominal
24 £10, yem
£115. 6.
£9 $17
21:17, tusen Eli $10
$104, krelle $100 $105, seli,rs,
FSHONALA Fl. 10. 671 Hongkong .....................
$705-17, tuyer International... 109135, 90 La Kung Mow... 1 | Fla. 874 barchet T. 50 Th. 475
in
Dairy Farts Fewk & Co. Ce Green Island Cement.....
Do. New Issu
H. &C. Bakery......... Hongkong #4. Gas .... Hongkong Electric ... 4.1. L. Tways.... Hongkong Hotel....... Hongkong lou
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
The Postal Guide for 1898, Levised to date will be found in the Chronicle at Directory, H. & R. Wharf & G... P. XXL This is the only thorised completed. Hongtong Rope..... Summary of Pustal information published in" FL & W. Lock .........
fragranc Hongkong,
The anthorised Liat of Mzils isaned in connection with this paper is the one published twice sach day in our Extra, which is corrected to a minch later hour than that given below.
PEAK DELIVERY closes at Peet Ofice ai 11:30 am. and 3 pm. or in Letter Boxes in the Cors, by 12 and 8.30 o'clock Trama. Letter Boxes at Peak will be cleared at 122.30 and 4 p.m.
A MATY WILL CLOED.
For Saigon, Samoyang and Sourabaya-Per Hincang, to day, the 19th instant, at 1.30 F.M.
For Shanghai-Per Pashun, to-day, the 12th instant, at 2.30 P.M.
For Timor, Port Darwin, Thursday Teland, Cooktown, Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Mellooray. For Aizlie, to-day, the 1201 instant, at 3.00 PM.
For Swator, Amoy and Foochow -Per Huitar, to-morrow, the 13th inst,, at 9.30 A.M.
For Straits and Chlentis.Per Saisong, to- morrow, the Rith instant, at 11.00 .
For Swator and Shanghai.Per Wingsang, to-morrow, the talk instaul, at 1.30 p.3.
For Moji, Kobo, Yokolate, Victoria and Tacoma Tacoma, on Saturday, the 17th instant, at 10.00 a...
For Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama.--Ier Resetta, on Saturday, the 17th inst, at 4.50P.M. For Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Conk. town, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne-Per Taiguen, un Monday, the 20th
Candon China Fire China Traders........ Hongkong Fire North-China Straits...MANO+CHAİ
Yangika
Land and Boilding
Hongkong Land Inv. Humphreys Betalo..... Kowloon Land & B West Point Bailding Lazon flag Mining
$0 289
$1027
ellors $15, sellers
470122
$108 $110, mgers
$562, airs buyers 3253108, selles 350 403, bayc 35012, yes $126246, 121, MTOTILET $431:5
-300 120, 1. & buyer
$20 120, meklers,
$90 $434, colors
260 2220, mediers
£20 Ti, 180
Glerá $50 15, cakes Zsellers 36012
+601246
110 8.50,so), &edlem. $7
$40, sales
1004, ades & buyers
Cheebontages................... Po, 500 $105, azilers
Eat. & C'doolan Jelebu
New Bal
Bo. Preference... Olivera Mines, A.......... Do. B........ Panjom..........
Do.
F're excnic.
New Amoy Doek teamship Core-
China and Manila Chira Matus Ord. Do. Proferen. ...
Do. Do Donglon Steamship
1, Canton and M... Indo-China B. X.
Star Terry Chief Manngor,
Hongkong. 15th August, 1898.
13
#FIKE NASIONAL BANK OF CHINA LIMITED.
19 AvZHORIZED CAPITAL
PATY OF CAPITAL.
The Artioneer. Hongkong, 10th September, 1899.
-BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE.
MR. GEO. P. LAMMERT has raised
instauk, at 2,00 PM,
GERMAN PACKET. MAILS BY THE
The Germau Contract Packet Preussen, will £1,000,000 bo despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 14th 34,374 inst., with Mails for the United Kingdom,
Europa and countries beyond wit Naples: to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Caylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, &c., &o.
Registry censas at 1.80 A..
HEAD OFFICE---HONGKONG.
COLET OF DIRECTORS,
instructions from the MORTGAGES.GO, Esq.
to Soil by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
ou the Promince,
ON
TUESDAY, the 20th September, 1898,
At 3 P.
ALL THAT Vainable LEASEHOLD PRO- PEETY stunts at Victoria, Heugkong, and registered in the Lead Offici a SECTION I of INLAND LOT No. 103.
The property is held for the residue of a term of 75 years from the 15th June, 1843-and for a further terzo of 924 yeam from the expiry of the maid form of 75 years at the spportioned Crown Kent of $10.
Particulars and Conditions of Bute, ray be obtained from
1 AUTHORISED CAPITAL £3,000,000 £ 8, 17
SOUFORIAED CAPITAL 2,750,000 0.0 PAID-UF CAPITAL
697,500 "0.0
11. FIRS FUND715,819 7.0 The Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are pre pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Carront Ratas.
SHEWAN, TOMEB & CO.,
Agonite Hongkong, 28 June, 1898.
[1301 UN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON
FOUNDED 1710. The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT BISKS against FIRE et Current
SLEWISSEN & CO., VANDANAMA Agentz Hongkong, 16th May, 1892
$ 1.50 Botos, :
1.25
Making of Saint; by banghon
1.50
British Boys, Volume III
150
[19
Nr. A. Findlay Hamish Mr. A. G.Stok ou
Distionnaire Francaia-Chinois, Dislesta
Changhai, Bougkinng, &n., 2, vėja Masonic Clothing and Regalia-British
and Continental, by Crowo
Lathe Constraction-24 Coloured Plutos,
by Haslach
10.00
16,00
AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE INSUR ANCE CO. OF AIX-LA-CHAPELLE.
3.80
THE Uadorvigned, tiring been appointed
Mr. W. W. Toller
Staff Burg. & Mrs. W. E. Mr. G. II. Which
Home
CRAIGIEBUBE
Sex and Tants, bo Sir Edwin Amálé V
Mesare. DEACON & HASTINGS, $5, Queen's Road,
Vonder's Bolívitors, and from the Auctioneer. Hongkong, 6th September, 1898.
.PUBLIC AUCTION.
1884
THE Undersigned have received instructions
to Sell by
PUBLIC ADÓTION,
for account of the concerned,
..ON
WEDNESDAY, 1st September, 1806, at 3 P... a board,
The two masted Schecuer" MAUD," 90 tons dead weight, built of hardwood, new copper in November, 1996, now lying in Yan mal Bay with all her gear, Two Anchors and Chains and Spare Anchor. The axis are gnite now and the vertal is in excellent order. She will be removed to hear beray Wharf on the day of Bate.
TERME-A Usual
HUGHES & HOUGH,
Auctioneers.
[1809 Hongkong, 7th September, 1898..
FOR SALE
H. P. CATMICHAEL CONSULTING ENGINEER AND
SURVEYOR
18, PEATA CENTRAL
AGENTS for the above Company, are NEW AND SECOND HAND LAUNCHES
FOR SALE.
J.T. LAOTS, Dai,
CHAN KHAN, Esq. Onow TUNG SHANE, Esp.
Kwan Her Chu, May.
Chief Manager. 0. W. F. PLANTAIS,
Interest for 12 Months Fired
Hongkong. 1st December, 1897.
The mail closes 1. 8.00 4.x. Late Isttors
with 10 cents extra postage.
WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.
BEECHAM'S PILLS
FOR AM
1 DILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA '1
LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL£1,500,000
PAID UP aby sa zboar RESAVE FEND
STIUORIDED£1,125,000
BANKERS:
£ 562,500
£ 10,000
LONDON JOINT STOVE BANK, TIMITED.
INTEREST allowed on Current Accountsat the rate of 2% per ama on the Daily balanso. UN FITED DEPOSITA - For 12 months
17
3
......% ..31%
J. THURBURN, Manager, Hongkong.
Hongkong, 27th Colobes, 1897.
YER
號生怡
SANG &
0 0.,
COAL MERCHANTS, have always on hand LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP- TION OF COAL. AddrasCare of Munger, KWONG SANG & Co No. 68, PRAYA.
1756
ARBOLINEUM-AVENARIUS
USED FOR OVER 20 YEARS. Thoroughly reliable proservative for Wood and Store against White Ants, Decay, Fnagus Ret, and Bampuese.
Sola Agents for China, LUTGENS, EINSTMANN & CO. Hourkong, 31st August, 1897.
SIEN
TING,
SURGEON DENTIST, No. 10. AGUILAR STREET."
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ANNUAL SALE SIX MILLION BOXES. The Is. 1d. Box contains 56 Filla, Price 50 Cents.
Prapared only by the Proprietor -- TOOMAL BEECKAM, St. Holeus, ENGLAND. SOLE AGENTS for Boxesoro and the EMPIRE of CAN WATKINS & CO, 201 66, Queen's Road Contest, Mongkong AMERICAN SYSTEM
GF
DENTISTE Y
AT
No. 39, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. CHADWICK KEW, (LATE OF POATE & NOBLE),
Hongkong. 13th July, 1897.
Febra Planting to....
.Do.
Qriter. Arbeslis
Bik Wanchai Warehouse... Watson & Ca, A. § .....{
$951.60, sal & buyers
1.75, selle $123 ct., sellera $1 (5) ato, sellers $35, suller
131535 $4.50
146 1.25, etlom
$50, sled E100, like, E10 ES, IN,
£5
$50 1658), buyer $15281, nyem
210 1:53), sellers
$71.16, at buyers
$5, Miler seliers
12 $11, bu yara amirizat 371
$10 $12, aniver 1. V. V. VERNON, Broker.
Allow'ce.'
OPIUM
Malwa Now 8790 to $560 p. pl. mell, to ichty. Molen Old ... $300 to $800 Stalag Okler.....$10 to Persian Oily
Doper wrapped8770 10 Patos New...F07]. Painu Old...
Beuures New...$474 Beware On ..$152)
par chest.
THE WEATHER.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOCHICAL REGISTER, 9th SEPTEMBER, AT 1 P.M.
STATION,
20.06
Vladivostock. Vokyo m Kothi Xegaanki 29 95
Kugeshima 28.99
Girls ......
Sharp Peak
Am
Swntow
Canton
[1294
Hongkong
JAPAN FINE ART CURIOS
29,69
29.83
20.82.
2073 93
29,80
Victoria Peak. Gap Rock .. MECEL
Haiphong
Chpa S. Januen.
2081
AVID CORSAR & SON'S Nagasaki .......
D MERCHANT NAVY
29.60
KEHN
CHN &
Комод
10th SEPTEMBER, 19
HONGKONG; YOKOHAMA; KOBE.
2859
Vladivostock. Takja Kooki
Kagoshima Gutzlaff 20.94 CANVAS Sharp Peak 22.90
82 15
Amo Swatow
2987
Can
Hongkong
188
Victoria Pest Gap Rock
59.80
MACHO..... Haiphong ...
2896)
NAVY BOILED
LONG FLAX
RELIANCE CROWN
'TARPAULING.
ARNWOLD, KARBERG & CO., Sote Agents. WILLAM LYSAUGHT & SON. WANCHAI MACHINERY GODOWNE AND EN-
INDELING ESTALLISHMENT.
1 to 8, Cruss Lano, Wanchai, LARGE STOCK OF MACHINERY, A by the best Engliga zekers; always on hand, uuck on Steam Steering Gear, Stesa Winches, Steam Capstans. Steam Pumpe, Steam Donkey Pamps. Hydraulic Presses,
Cape N. Jamest
£9.88 2980
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