public. Lora Ivangh will be remembered as giring £250,000 to the poor of the city of Dublin, nndar tho Guinness Troms. In the proseat instanco be has announced a gift of the suna amount to the Jouuer Instituto. The money is to be applied for the purposes of bacteriological roɛoarch.
BRITISH DENIED VISELEMƏ.
London, 24th Daccabor.
British residents in the Transvaal seo not parmitted by the authorities to possess firearms, The Government of the Republio is erming. residenta longing to other nationalities, gratis.
KNALAND PROTKOTA BER BURJECTS,
Tondon, 24th December. Raplying to a correspondent, Mr. Josophi Chaniborisin, Secretary of State for the C-konion, stated that Great British was protoot igg the intercals of her subjects thoroughly
in the Transvaal- and overywhore,”
GREAT BRITAIN AND AMERICA.
London, 24th December, The Christmas wasson has baun made the de. cuten for sending many kindly greetings in Great Britain by meetings held in the United
States.
At the leading unution of the New England Society, bold in Now York, the audiencs drank the bealth of Queen Victoris, and joined in singing the British National Anthɔm,"
MONEY FOR TAINGE VICTOR.
London, 25th Decorabor.
It is understood that Princo Victor Napoleon, the beal of the Boxsportist party, whose pro Lumen in Paris is viewed with some intareRİ, wil-inherit $1,600,000 under the will of the ag Empress Eugenis, widow of the Emperor Nepoleva III. This great fortune Izas acorned from insuruucos ya the life of the Prince Imperial who was killed whilst accompanying the British troops in the Zulu war of 1879.
GERMAN COMMERCE WITH ABITION COLONIES.
London, 26th December.
W.
INTIMATIONS
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18′′e, 1899.
(ESTABLISHED 23 YEARS). ROBINSON & CO.
HIGH CLASS PIANOS COLLARD & COLLARD, BRINSMEAD,
LOW
ALLISON, RACHALS, ROSENKRANZ, KAPS.
PRICES ACCEPTED.
EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Tan ONLY FIRM DETOTING TREMAELPES ENTIRELY T1⁄4S Business. [100
KELLY &
RECENT PUBLICATIONS Memoirs of Admiral Sir Astley Cooper Key, by Vice Admiral P. H. Colomb Tho Control of The Tropios. by Benjamin
Kidd Despatola from H.M. Minister at Pukior: Mr. J. W. Jamieson's Report on Trade of Yunban
929
0.5)
...
Opinions of H.M. Diplomatis and Consalar
Offfects on British Trade Methods. Cotton Spinning, by W. 9. Taggart,
Vol. 8 Britain's Rell of Glory, or the V.C.. Its
Heroes and their Valour, by D. H. Parry ...
Mars Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow,
by Jeromo K. Jeroine Tropical Dinesses, by Patrick Manson Med Humanity: Its Forme, apparent and obscure by L. Fozles Winslow The Purifiontion of Sowage, by S. Par.
wise, M.D....
Athletics, by Montague Shearman---New
Ed. Badminton Library) Merchant's Dictionary, containing s Explanation af Teclinical Terme nead by Morchauts and Bonkers; by R. Bithell
The Germaui Gorornmont insisle that under the now commercial treaty with England Cer-The man goode must be allowed to enter the British eolonias on an equal basis with British goods.
RUMOURED CESSION OF ZANZIBAR TO
GERMANY.
London, 26th December.
Some currency has beoù obtained by a report that it was intended to cede the British pro tectorate of Zanzibar to Germany. Denial is given to the statement, however, "by Sir A. II. Hardinge, the British Political Agent and Connel-General in the island.
TRAINS IN COLLABIOW,
London, 27th December.
A terrible collieion occurred yesterday-be- treon trains on the South-Eastern railway line, at Appledero, Kout.
Sororal carriages were wrecked, and 18 parsons were injured.
EMPLE ZOLA BEEKS SECLUSION IN ENGLAND,
London, 27th December.
M. Emile Zola, who left France with the ab. ject of obtaining a re-bearing in Paris of the case which was decided against him by the Versailles Court, intends to reside in Englaust until the case is again dealt with.
The famous novellat will seek reglusion in an English village for the next five months.
OBITUARY.
London, 17th December.
An announceront is made to-day of the death of Barva Ferdinand James da Rothe child, Libernt Unionist M.P. for th glasbary Division of Buckinghamshire Bun Rothi child was aged 59 years.
London, 18th Docentbar.
OUTLER,
WALSH, LD.
ANNUALS.
BANKS.
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA TAUSTRALIA, AND OKINA Incorporated by ROYAL CHANTER, 153,
HEAD OFFICE, LONDON,
GAPITAL PAID Paving
€800,000 RESERVE. LIABILITY OF 'SHARE-
HOLDERS........ £800,000 RESAVE FUND £450,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Account at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily batsness On Fixed Deposite for 12 months... 4 percent.
S [
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T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. Hongkong. 24th May, 1808.
HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK. THE Business of the above Bank is conducted by-tha HONGKONG AND SHANG- HAI BANKING CORPORATION. Rules may be obtained on application.
INTEREST on deposita is allowed at 3 PER CANT. per annan.
Dopositors may transfer at their option balances of $10) or scom to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 1 PER CENT, per annus.
For the HoxoxONG AND CHANⱭILAL BANKING CORPORATION,
`T. JAUKSON,
Chief Maneger 17 Hongkong, lut August, 1835.
MPERIAL BANK OF CHINA.
450
525
China La Transformation, by A. B. Cal
quhoun,
$$.50 Chinese Porcelain, by W. G. Galland,
485 Tilap.
8.50 Soudan No. 1-Omdurman 9.35 War Albume: Soudaa
6.70
Tha Nautical Pocket Manual-gha, Buoys, Beacons, Sguals, Tides, &p. on China Coast.....
.3 1.50 The Imperial English and Chinese Diary 10 by 8 in. Interleared Blotting ... The Imperial Englieḥ and Chinwa Ïnto
Block
1.25
0.75
1.50
2.25
CHRISTMAS NUMBERS, &c.
6.50
Phil May's Annual
$0.30
The Gentlewoman Xute Number
4.50
Lady's Pictorical
0.75 0.75
Qucen
0.76
3,09
Windsor Magazine
0.73
Panch Almanack
0.05
6.50
NOW READY.
1,50
MURRAY'S HAND BOOK TO JAPAN Entirely Naw and Revival Edition. New Maps 105
+
87,50
HEAD OFFICE: SHANGHAI.
BRANORES AND AGANCIEN
Contou
Hankow.
Chefoo..
Paking.
Chinking.
Bwntow
Foocho.
'Tientsin.
BROADWOOD PIANOS
NEW MODELS
ESTABLISHED BY IMPRSIAL DHQKAN ÓF THA 19TH NOVAMREB, 1898,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL.Shanghai Tls. 5,000,000 Paid-up CAPITALBUM.
2,500,000
INSURANCES. AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE INSUR. ANCE CO. OF AIX-LA-CHAPELLE.
AGENTS for the aboro Company, are THE Undersigned, having been appointed prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Gurront Batos,
ROUTER, DRÜCKELMANN & CO.,
Agnate.
179 Hongkong, 1st April, 1897,
UN INSURANCE UFFICE, LONDON
VESSELS HXPECTED,
THE ENGLISH MATEM The P. & steamer Balbaarst, with the French and English coils of 10th and 23rd instant, at 1 pm, and any be expected here ultimo, laft Sugapore on Sunday, to thO on er ahoat Saturday, the 21st instant. This -Packet brings replies to lettere depantelted from
Hongkong on the 12th and 10th November,
Maican Mal..
The P.M. steamer City of Poling, with the American mail, left Yokohama on Saturday, the 14th instant, at daylight, uni uy he expected here on or not Saturday, the 21st natin. For 1710.
The F. B. atominee Hujich, with the amori- The Undersigned, heving been appointed en ranil, beit Yekoltun da Frihy, the 18th AGENTS Korisalore Compsey, ore frigated | instant, at daylight, and may be expected here to ACCEPT RISK Sagalom Filth at Current | on or about Mondzy, the 3rd instant,
The I. M. steamer Ching, with maile, loft, Exter
San Francisco for this port via Honoluta, Yeo Lima, Inland Een Kabo, Nagunki and Shang- hai, on the 71k instaub,
SIDMSBEN & CO., Agrets
F25 Hongkong, 13th May, 1892 NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The 0.0. steamer Gestic, with the
American ranil, beft Yokoham today, the 17th instant, ut daylight, and my ki expected hero
lustant.
THE CANADIAN MALL.
The Undersigned AGENTS of the aloenea er about Tumiay, the Company are PREPARED TO ACCEPT First Chess Foreign and Chlurse Risks at Carrent
Kate
The C. P. R. Co.'s stenuer Empreas of India. frora Vancouver. arrived at Yokohama on the 16th instant, at 7990 m., and left again at 4 24P.m. of same day for Kabe.
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 29th May, 1885, QOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED.£1,227,932
B. W. MORRELL, S. J. DAVID & CO
Local Manager.
Goueral Agouts..
[26 Hongkong, 19th November, 1898,
FARANSATLANTIC FIREJNSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG. The Undersigned, having boon appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to &CCEPT RISHS against FIRE at Current
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agontt.
Rates.
Hongkong. 16th Novembar. 1871
HENIX FILE OFFICE.
PREN
$20
The Bank parcheses and receives for collec The Undersigned are now prepared to Lien Bills of "Erebange drawe on the above } GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE placos, and acle Dratts and Telegraphto Trans-against FIRE at Carrsut Rules, fers payable at its Branchos and Agencies..
HONGKONG BRANCH.
Discounted.
INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS
125
DOUGLAS LAPRATE & CO., Agouts for the Phoenix Fire Ofion, Hoogkong, 1 August, 1887. Advances inde on approved securities. Bils HANSEATIC FIRE INSURANCE COM
PANY OF HAMBURG. At 2% per annum oxarrant Account dailyHE Undersigned AGENTS for shere Company are prepared to ACCEPT 3% per annum on Fizet Eeposite for 3 months. Foreign and Chinese RISKS against FIRE
5%.
EAST ASIATIC TRADING CO. Hongkong, 1st January, 1899.
COTTISH METROPOLITAN ASSURANCE CO.
balances.
PALMER
MONTHLY PAYMENTS,
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.
TO LET
{1-76
& Co.'s
TO LET
Hongkong. 7th July, 1998.
REEN MOUNT, BONHAM HOLD
Apply to
GİLMÁN & CO.,
Agorts.
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of Selacus
TO LET.
Distillations of the Finnst Scotch Whiskies.
QJEMI-DETACHED VILLA RESID.
T
PRICE $16.75 PER DOZEN
NET
SPECIAL BLEND
Apply to
"WHISKY.
Bland
SIEMSSEN & Co, Hongkong.
6
13
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가
É. W. BUTTER,
Acting Manager.
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Hongkong, 15th October, 1838.
THE BANK OF CHINA AND JAPAN,
LIMITED.
صبیت
at Currant Rates.
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The combined ACCIDENT and LIFE
ENCES en BOWEN ROAD. NOW WORKING CAPITAL Over £200,000 | Sarin of INSURANCE. course of erection.)
Property now occupied by the BOWRINGTON RESERVE LLABILITY OF SHARE- 143 BAW KILLS.
UTLER PALMER & CO
WINE SHIPPERS SINCE 1815, Who have consigned (luir. Brands to Hongkong for over half a century, Apply to G. C. ANDERSON,
Hongkong, 13, Prays Central.
Mas deuth is announced, at the age of 67, of Mr. Christopher Sykes, younger brother of Bir Tation Sykes, and formely Conservative M.P.401 for Beverley, the East Riding of Yorkshire, and the Baukrase Division.")
Licodon, 20th December.
The denti is announced of Lord Napier and Ettrick, formerly a distinguished member of the diplomatic service. Lord Napier had at- taivat the age of 79.
London, 3th December. The death is sunonused of the Right Rer. Thomas Nalty, Homan Catholic Bishop of Moath, Ireland.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Ichang, from Wahn and Chirkiang 14th Jan., had moderate to fresh N.E. winds and fine weather. Jan, 16th spoke the " elt. Minsang, 'n lat. 24.30 N., long. 118.00 E.. from Japan fa Singapore; this vessel reports rescuing draw of junk und wishes same reported.
The British steamer Australian, from Mel- bonena 17th Dec.. Sydney 26th, Thursday Jaland Sri Jay, and Fort. Dirwin 7th, experienced strong S.E. wind on Australian coast; fine weL- they from Fert Durwin to of Manila Harbour, oudfrom thence to port strong N.E. monsoon and high so.
AUCTIONS
́ ́PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned have récoïved instructiona:
from H. BAXTER, Esq., to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION,
TO-MORROW
(THURSDAY), the 19th January, 1899,
at 2 P.M.,
at his rosilence, Biokas Bangalow West, The Peak, The VALUABLE FURNITURE contained thornin, Comprising DRAWING and DINING ROOM SUITES, PAINTINGS and ENGRAV INGS OVERMANTELS, BIDEBOARD. CARPETS, CURTAINS, CURTAIN RODS and KINGS, IRON and BRASS. BED- STEADS with WIRE MATTRESSES, MARBLETOP WASHSTANDS, WARD ROFES, BLACKWOOD FURNITURE, DRESSING TABLE, DINNER, DES. SERT and TEA SETS, GLASS WARE, COOKING STOVE and UTENSILS, &c.
AND
ONE BRINSHEAD COTTAGE PIANO, On View from WODNESDAY. Cataloguse can be bad at the Residence or at
by
401
|APIER JOHNSTONE'S
·NG, 4, RIPON TERRACE. *BAHAR LODGE.” »
No. 3. MOUNTAIN VIEW, THE FEAS, (Furnished).
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND IN VEST- MENT& AGENCY CO LO. Hongkong, 10th January, 1809.
QUARE BOTTLE WHISKY OR SQUARE
The sale of this good Scotch increases anth
month; it is of Snpert Quality and of
CUTLER, PALMEE & Co.'s SELECTION,
Sole Agents for it-
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong..
JOHN WALKER & SONS'
ГАМОСВ
KILMARNOCK WHISKY.
This World-renowneż."
Fine OLD BIGTLand Wheat is shipped by CUTLER, PALMNE & Co., and is obiainable in Hongkong of
G. C. ANDERSON,
No. 19, Praya Contral.
M]
Hongkong. 26th July, 1897.
W. BREWER & CO.
NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS.
China Coaster's Tide Table, 189 ... ...8 150 Yesterdays in the Philippines, by Stevens 3.50 To Arms, by Balfour
Dastined Yaid, by Griffithe Foaring Loom, by J. M. Matter
Csatle Ins, by Stanloy Woymana Hope the Hermit, by Edna Lyall ... The Red Axe, by Crockett The Intraders, by Walford Bam Wildfire, by Helen Mathers... Romance of Canvas Town, by Boldro
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TO LET.
FFICE ROOMS, Nos. 54-56, QUEEN'S
Apply to
Hongkong, 11th January, 1899.
Apply to
HOLDELS
faily
£400,000
£600,000
HEAD OFFICE:
96, Nicholas Lane, London. BEANCHES
Hongkong, Shanghai, Singapore.
.E
AGENCIES:
Yokohama, Kobe, Penang, Bombay, and Calentía.
Genoral Manager-F. C. BINDP.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
N. MODY & CO.
(179
Un Current Accounts
2%
Fixed Deposits 9 months3
Do.
Do.
12
TO LET.
The Bank buyé and sells and receives for col- lection Bills of Exchango on. and traceacts.
J
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TO. 4, RICHMOND TERRACE. general Balding toriness with, the above places.
Rooms.
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Mangor. Hongkong, 1st January, 1898. LONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK
ING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAFTIAL $1,000,000 RESERTL FOND$9,000,000 DESERVE LEABILITY OF PROF'TORS.$10,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. J. J. BELL-IKVING Chairman. R. M. GRAY, Esq.-Deputy Chairman.
15. J. Raymond, Esq.
P. Sachse, Esq.
175
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LIMITED.
Hongkong, 1 January, 1849.
TO LET. YUN-KAM-SILAN, No. 6, ROBINSON ROAD, Beartasi, Bay
(corner of Peel Street). Apply to
JOHN LEMBI,
at above bonge or at No. 64, Queen's Road Centrai. Hongkong, 30th November, 1898.
T52
TO LET
PARTMENTS at KOWLOON, with Bearl. Suitable for married couples of single 150 gentlemon. 'Tennis Court,
Apply to
ech
WE HATHERLY,
Isadale, Kowicon. Hongkong, 17th June, 1898.
(50 ➜RIVATE-BOARD AND RESIDENCE
→
Foul Carsh; Cornishman Conical Picture Book, 1,300 Pictures .. *1,50 Through Asin, by Bren Hodia; 2 vola. 10,00 Through unknown Thibet, by Capt. Welby 13.00 Haydn's Dictionary of Dalea
13.00 Northward on the Grest Ice, by Peary ;
2 vols.
30.00 Matheson's Art Book for Engineers 14,00
QUEEN'S ROan, Vnder HoxokoND HOTAL 20
TIFLES SPORTING GUNS, AM-
MUNITION, &
the Oes of the Undersigned from 11 AM, or R
WEDNESDAY.
TERMS ----ÁA nunal, Tenn.
HUGHES & HOUGH, Auchuvera Hongkong, 14th January, 1999.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 10.
www.
1916
WE following Particulars Bad Conditions TS CROWN LAND by PUBLIO
AUCTION. to be held on the spot, on MONDAY, the 23rd day of January, 1899, at 3 P.M., are published for general inforOLESION
By Command,
T. SERCOMBE SMITH,
Acting Colonial Sabretary. Colonial Beeratary's, Ofllee,
Hongkong, 7th January, 1899,
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Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Publio Austion Sale, to be beld en MONDAY, the Bird dag of Januari, 1399, at F., by Urdor of His Breel loauy the Governor, of Onó Lot of Crown -Land in the Colony of Hongkong, for a
term of 75 years
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
No. of Sale..
Blogistry Fo
Locality.
Handout
Bo
Lot
ned" andĮ
Bonetary
· Keasuryusunto.
N...
W
#t. it. ft.
કે તું સૂ
** Upest Frios -
1510 Bewus de 10.110 140 140 13,400 200 184B
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE
ON
THE Undersigned will let by
PUBLIC AUCTION,
MONDAY, the 23rd day of January, 1899, at 3 o'clock FM., on the Spot, The Sovoral Lole numbered 2 to 10 on plan to be seen at the Auctioneers Don, for erea- tion of Boothe and Matebede on the Gevora Boat Ground adjoining the Rao Course, North of the Grand Stand Enclosure.
RMS-Cash.
For conditions of hale, apply
to
HUGHEN & HOUGH
Auctioneers,
FIRST CLASS HAUMER and HAMMERTIES GUNS.
Eter's E.C. SMOKELESS CARTRIDGES,
Do. SCEU Do.
Do
SCHULTZ SMOKELESS POWDRE, 3lb. canisteri, PIGDE WILK'S and LAWRENCE BLACK POWDER
NEWCASTLE CHUAND SHOT.
Mrs. GILLANDERS. GLENEALY BUILDINGS. Hoogkong, 9th January, 1890.
David Gabbay, Esq.
A. Haupt, Eng.
R. 9.Hi, S.
A. McConachie,-Eszy
-
R. Bhewan, Fag.
N. A. Siebs, E.
.1
Cacer MANAGER: Hongkong-T. JACKSON, ESQ.
MANAGED; Shanghai-J. P. WADH GARDNER, ESQ. LONDON BANKERS-LANDON & County BANK- ING COMPART, LIMITAD
DONGENGINTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the rate of 2 per Cont per Anuum va thu, daily balanco.
Ox FIXED Daroste.
For 3 months, 2 por Cant, per annum, For 6 months, 3 per Cont. per Annum. -For 12 months, & per Cost, per Anzum,
T. JACKSON,
POLICY is the MOST ADVANTAGEOUS A rosely prontiam of £28 25 (age 30) secures the following
£2,000 in case of death by nocăleat. £1,000 in one of natural donth,
£1,000 in case of permanent total disabla ment by accident.
£500 in case of parlia total disablement by
acrilont
יו
Es per work in care of texaporary disable
THE INDIAN MAIL -
The steamor Kuteng, from Caleuita and Strofte, lait Sincophes för this porten Watros- day, the 11th instant.
PASSED THE CANAL.
| Octwa.—200) Déc.--Bienesi. Ettrickdale.
23rd
97th: 25-18. Tosin, ! -Aulenor, Boynton, Bury Sydney, Tioty, Serm. Wh January - Glengarry, Silesia, Nerife. 10th January— Menciaus, St. Andrews, Evin 19th HOMEWARD18th Januarylen
Fannary-Lir, Hatching Hansa, Uuren
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
For Saigen Per Ola, toy, the 18th instant, at 10.00 A.M.
For Shanghai-Por Nierstein, to-ing, the 18th instant at 10j sim.
For Hougry-Per Hann, to-day, this "8th instant, at 1000
For Singapore. Per Astoria, to-day, the 18th instant, at 19:00 A.3.
For Mac-Per Heungsian, to-day, the 18th instant, at 1.00 P.M.
·
COMMERCIAL. CLOSING QUOTATIONS
Tresp. 17th January. EXCHANGE.
1/11 1114 j
LONDON.. Tolographio Tender Bank Billa, on demand Bank Bills, at 30 days' sicht Bank Bill, i months sight DALLAŽ
200
ON PARI
ON NEW YORK—,
Crodita, nt 4 months' sight...
Documentary Hills, 4 months' sight 2,04
Lauk Bille, on domand
2.48
Credits, ap 4 mont be' siglat..
4.62
ÖNT GERMANY.---
On demand......
200
Bank Bills, on domand
Crodita, 60 days' sight..........
40
ON DOMBAT.
Telegraphie Transfer ...
Bank, on demand
1451
ON
CALCUTTA,—
Telegraphic Transfox.....
316
Bauk, on demand......
1401
Hank, at night.
누25
..731
....5% pm.
On BeanGRAL.----
Private, 30 daya' sight...
ON YOKOKANA
On domand
UN MANILA
Oa domayore
ON SINUATORE.
On decanad
..1% Ft.
SOVERSIONE, Bank's Huying Kale... 10.04 Gold Lear, 100 fus, vir tand.....52.75
JOINT STOCK SHAKES. COMPANY.
Hongkong a Phak.. | China & Japan, pel·
Du. ordinary! Do. deferred Nati. Bank of Chieri
B. Are
Fam. Ebares.
Hell's Asbestos K. A....
Campbell, Moore & l'a,
China Prov.
|
China Bagaz
Coton Mills
Internation
& M...
$125 22.
5 luomial
J
B. Layer. 1, selIN 16 AÍ 10:30 $10 $10.25, selier)
$120, iler
11b lup 1. TU
Tis on
Lagu Kung Mow... The Goychee ..... Tabicoug Hongkong
Dairy Tuin
Tegurick & Co., tieo.
Greva Isteri Cement...
Do. New Issue......
instant, at ..
For Shanghai-Per Share, to-day, the 18th. &C. Exer
Hongkong &G Gaa ... angkang Electric..
Tor Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohania-For
11. H. L. Mars, to-day, the 18th instant,
B... 8.00 P..
Haugkong Ico For Saigon Por Queria, to-day, the 18th, K. What & G... instant, at 100
Hongkong Rope................ H. & W. Duck
For Timar, Port Darwin, Thursday Ishad, Cooktown, Townsvillo, Erisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne-Per; Meratus, today, the 1845 instant, at 4.00 PM, --
For Canton-Per Frishon, today, the 18th instant, at 5.00 PM.
For Hailey and Pakkui.-Per Hoilicno, to day, the 18th instant, at 5:00 PM.
For Kabe and Yokohama. Per Kagoshima Maru, tomorrow, the 19th instant, at 11.00
A. M.
MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACKET.
The Gouadio Mail Packet Empresa of China will be despatched on WEDNDAY, the 18th instant, with Mails for Shanghai, Nagasaki, Tobe, Yokohama, Vistoria azd Vancouver, B.U., which will be closed as followe
1050 A.. Rogistry ceases.
ment by accident.
Accidents insured against for £ and 211.00 A.31 Feat Oflice closes, but correspondence
per annem (£1,000 in case of death by weakly payments in case of injury.)
For further Particulars apply to
JY. V. VERNON,
A grant.
1320
Hongkong, 8th June, 1896.
THE TORWICH UNION FIRE, INSUR
...ANCE SOCIETY.
FOUNDED 1797.
AMOUNT INNURED..........................
£330,000,000 LOBBRE PAID£ 12,930,000 PREMIUM INCOME £ 397,000
The Undersigned AGENTS for the above Society are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS agat FIRE at Current Rites.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & CO.
0134 Hoogkong, 6th January, 1899. TORTII BRITISH AND MERCAN-
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
| TOTAL FUNDS AT $157 DECEMBER, 1897, 813,558,989-0s. Oil.
s. a I. Auтnoxias CAPITAL £3,000,000 £ Subayzized Carital 2,750,000 PAID-UP CAPITAL
87,500 0.0 II. FIRE FUNDS
2,743,819 7 9 The Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company are pre pared to ACCEPT KISKS against, FIRE at Uurrent Katoa.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.
Agents Evugkoog, 23rd June, 1808.
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CORSAR & SON'S
car numar lakes an imp
DMERCHANT NAVY
1612700
Chief Mauager Hongkong, 28th October, 1898. 17HE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
LIMITED.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE. YOMFORTABLY FURNISHED CROOMS, with Burd
Apply to Ms. MATHER.
2. Füller's Fill. Hongkong. 1st January, 1892.
EDUCATION IN ENGLAND. HEATH BROW SCHOOL HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE. (Eatalised 1820.;
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GUES, AND BICYCLES REPAIRED.
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