POST OFFICE NOTICES,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2Nd, 901
The Post Office will be open today, the ad-Inst. from 6 to 11.30am only, for the des patch of the out-going English Mail. It will also be kept open for one hour after the anival of the Inward English. Mail sa. Parramatta, which is exported here at about 3 p.tn. Currespondence
riving by her
her will not be sent out for delivery on that day. The Money Order Office will be on tirely closed.
The Parramatta, with the French and English Maila dated the 28th December and 4th January respectively, left Singapore on Monday, the 28th, alt, at pan, and may be expected here to-day Tha Facket brings replica to latters, despatched from Hongkong on the 24th November and 3rd
December
The City of Poking, with the American Mail of the 8th ult., left Yokohama on Friday, the lat innt, at daylight, and may be expected hem'on or about Saturday, the 8th inst.
The Kiautschou, with the German Mail of the 7th ult., left. Bingapore on Friday, the lat inst., at 7.u., and may be expected here on or about Tuesday, the 6th inst.
Moji
"
Vol
MAILS WILL CLOSE.”
PEE
EUROPE, &c., India via Tuticorin,
(Late Lotteri 11.10 to 11.30A.M. Extra Pos-
tage 10 cents) ...
Supplementary mail on board up to the fiue fixed for departure of the mail. Extra postage 10 cents).
Moji, Kobe, Yokohama, and Portland.
Swator, Amoy and Foochow
DAY AND HOUR.
Thuragisan Maru.. Saturday,
Peninsular
Monmouthshire Daijin Maru Machew.... Macduf
Swatow, Amoy and Tai
Swatar and Bangkok
Moji.....
Haitan
Shanghai.......
Heinchi
Kobe
Tientsin
Shanghai...
Deucalion..
Singapore, Panung and Calentis
Exisang
Shanghai..
Kashing
Manilo..
Berla.......
EUROPE, ke., India via, Taticocin..
Humburg
(Late Letters 11.10 to 11.30 A.M. Extra
Pontage 10 cents)
Yokohama and Kobe
Iloilo and Cebu.........
Moji, Kobe, Yokohams, San Diego and San
Francisco
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, Yokohama,” HONOLULU and SAN FRANCISCO............... (Supplementary mail on board up to the time fred for departure of the mail. Extra Postage 10 conts.)
Singapore
. Monitu
SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA,”
VICTORIA and VANCOUVER, B.C........... (Supplementary muil on board up to the time fired for departure of the mail. Extra Postage 10 cents)
Manila, Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Cook- town. Townsville, Bríalane, Sydney and Melbourne
EUROPE, &c., India vis Tuticorin.....
Chihli Kaifong
Belgian King....
America Maru...
Java ....... Sunliiung
Empress of India {
Changsha
(Late Letters 11.10 to 11.30 AM. Extra
Postage 10 conts.)..
Coromandel
TO-DAY.
Memorial Service at St. John's Cathedral, 11.30-a..
COMMERCIAL.
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
FRIDAY, 1st February.
ON LONDON.--
Telegraphis Transfer
1/11
Bank Bills, on demand,
1/11
Bank Bilis, at 30 days' sight
Bank Hills, at 4 mouths' sight... Credits, at 4 months' sight. 2/01 Documentary Bille, 4 months' sight2/0
OK PABIR
Bank Hills, an domand
2.501
Credits, at 4 months' sight......
2.06
ON UERBANY.-
On demand.
2.041
ON NEW YORK.-
Bank Bills, on demand
484
Credits, 60 days' sight..
491
ON BOMBAY.—
Telegraphic Transfer
.149
Bant, on demand
(493
ON CALCUTTA.
Telegraphic Transfer........
..149
Bank, on demand.
..1493
ON SHANGHAI.—
.79%
Private, 30 days' sight.
On demand
Bunk, at sight
ON YOKOHAMA.
ON MANILA.
On demand
ON SINGAPORE.→→
On demonst
ÚS BATAVIA
On demand
On HAIPHONG tra
On demand
ON 86190N:-**
2nd, 10.00 AM. Saturday, 2nd,
Circulars
8.00 .. Registration ... 10.00 A.M. (Registration, with late fee of 10 cents, up to
10.45 A.M.) Papors 10.30 AM Letters
11.00 .. Saturday, Sad, 11.30 AM. Saturday, 2nd, 11.30 AM. Saturday, 2nd, 11.30. Saturday, 2nd, 11.30 AM. Monday, 4th, 2.00 PM. Monday, 4th, *.00 P.X Monday,
4th.
2.00 P.M. Monday 4th,
4.00P.M. Tuesday, 5th, 11.00 AM. Tuesday, 5th, 3,00 P.M. Tuesday. 5th, 4.00 PM. Wednesday, 6th,
30.00 A..
Registration (Registration, with late fee of 10 cents, up to 10.45 A.M:) Letters... 11.00 .. Wednesday, 6th, 3.007.M. Wednesday, 6th, 3.00 P.M. Wednesday, 6th, 300 v.. Thursday, 7th,
Registration.....10.00 .. (Registration,. with Inte fod of 10 cents; up to 10.45 A.M.) Letters...... 11.00 AM. Saturday, 9th, 11.00-AK Saturday, 9th, 3.00 P.M.) Wednesday, 13th,
Registration 10.00 AM. (Registration. with Ist
foe of 10 cents, up to 10.45 A.M.) Letters... 11.00 AM.
Friday, 13tb. 3.00 P.M.
Saturday, 16th,
Circulars.
8.00 A.M. Registration
10.00 A.M. (Registration, with late foe of I conte, up to
10.45 .M.) Papers ......... Lettera
10.30 A.. 11.00 a..
THE CANADIAN MAIL. The C. P. R. steamer Empress of Japan left Vancouver an Monday, the 28th ult.. pin., for Hongkong via the usual ports of call.
MERCHANT STEAMERS.
The steamer Polarstjernen, from New York, left Shanghai for Hongkong vis Amoy on the 33st alt.
The C. M. steamer Teenkai, from Glasgow and Liverpool, left Singapore for this port on the 30th aft, and may be expected here on or about the 4th inst.
The N. Y. K.steamer Kungawa Maru (Euro- pean Line) left Kobe via Moji for this port on the 30th alt., and is expected to arrive here on the 6th inst.
The O. 8. 6. steamer Patroclus left Singapore on 31st ult., and is due in Hongkong on 6th inst The N. G. I. steamer Bormida left. Singapore for this part on the lat inst., and may be expected here on or about the 7th inst.
The H.A. L. steamer Silesia left Kobe for this port on the 30th alt, via Shanghai, and may be expected here on or about Friday, the 8th inst.
The N. P. steamer Glenturret sailed from Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong on the 7th ult The N. P. steamer Braemar sailed from Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong on the 14th ult The N. P. steamer Tacoma sailed from Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong on the 15th ult.
The N. P. steiner Glenogle sailed from Tacoma for Japan and Hongkong on the 22nd
uit.
lap.c.pm.
The steamer Lowther Castle, for Straits, 1p.c. p. the 30th alt.
Hongkong, China and Japan, left Now York on
Backs
JOINT STOCK SHARES
COMPANY.
Hongkong, at February-
·Paid up, QUOTATIONS.
[36021) 360p.ct.pron. London, Liz:
125 Lo
49 $27, buyara
Hongkong & Sha... $125 | China & Japan, ordy Do. deformed Natl Bank of China A stares..... B. Shares Bell's Asbestos E. A....
Youn. Share...
Campboll, Dioors & Co. China Prov.) China Sugar
Cotton Mills-
Evo
EVO.........
28 $27, buyer #1 $20. 41 41, bayara $10 20
NOU, Bellery $100 $122, buyers |
T. 100 l. 30.
International.....Th. 100 Pi
Kong Mow
ப:
Yahloong Dairy Farm
Hongkong
Fenwick & Co., Guo ... Green Island Conent.. II. & C. Bakery......... Hongkong & C. Gas... Hongkong Electric {| H. H. L. Tramways... Rk. Steam Water
boat Co., Ld. Hongkong Hotel ...... K. Wharf & G.... Hongkong Aco......... Hongkong HoEO........ H. & W. Dock
INSUTTERF
Canton... China Fire China Trulurs
Hongkong Fire No.to-China Straita
Union Yangtz Land and Building-
Hongkong Land Lar. Humphreya Estate.. Kowloon Land & B.j West Point Building
Sugar Charbonnages
Gt. Eatn. & C'donia Da. Preference... Jelebu
Queen's Mines Ld.... Olivers Mines, A....
Do
Punjou
н.
Do. Perference... Baube
New Amoy Dock ..... Oriente Hotel Co., Ld. Steamship Coys.--
China and Manila.. China Mutual Prof... China Ordinary ..........
Do.
Douglas Steamship H., Canton aan M. Indo China S. N. She Transport and
Trading Co...; Star Ferry Tebu Planting Co... United Asbestos
D
Wanchai Warehouse. Wutking, Watson it Co., A. S..... Universal Trading
Ld...
Cigar Companies
Alhambra, Limited.. La Commercial, IL. Hersiana, Limited... 'La Favorita, Ed.....
Tls, 100 FM. vá.
Tim. 600 Tie. 82, buyers 11a, 100,
$100 10
$25; sellers, $M) 51VK, Beziers YOU ù, naiss 210 $118, bayern $10 3124, 6OLIGIB
02: $100, buyers
$55,
$50 $125, sollers $25 $175, Bellars ***, buyers. Goiters $1250 p. t. prem,
$), nydra 50$), Be 320 202, Duyére 2000, вемега $50 $310, sellers 426 118, 150.
$50 $245, buyers $65, asien
$100 $109, sellara $103, er div. 130 $28, buyers
$50 84,
BIO 10, sellers
Fca. 250 $325, sellers
cenita
$3
140 centa $56, sales
zoa. 87 cents, sellers
$5. seniors
$$, sollers $1 $1.20 1917, sellers
Stǝ211. buyers $50 800, Lier
$56 $72, sellers $20 $11, soliora 210, buyers 21012, bayora £52, buyers $$, BĪBEY $16.1$35.
210 $110, buyers
£1 £3 48,
$10
$201, sellers
| 304, rollers $5 43, sellers
874, buyerA $io 1420.
$371 $63, buyera $10 $121,evilera $10 $16, Bules
$5 $5, sellers
$500 $1,500, buyers $500 $1,000, $100 ($105, sellers $500 $700, sellers VERNON and SMYTH, Brokers.
THE WEATHER.
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
KRUISTER, 31st JANUARY, P..
STATION.
STEAMERS PASSED THE CANAL. OUTWARD.-1st Jan.-Bedouin, Fallodon Hall, Canton.......
Cathay, Sydney, 4th Jan-Bombay, Glen Hongkong garry, 8th Jan-Bithynie, Rajaburi
neur.
partmeter.
red, to rea
$0.00
-relat
Wind.
124800 | | | | | | Humidity.
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tion.
FRRR |-] Weather.
P.
30.14
.1 p.c. pm.
Kocin Nagaanki Taiboku Kagoshius Tajebu ...... Daina Koshan.... Pescadores Gutzhu Sharp Peak
30.11
Buió
BUIA
1 p.
30.17
"
13
36.11
90,11
}
... p. 30.02
15
3402 30.17
Athely
30.10
.1294
Swatew
3012
30.09
2 p.c. pm.
p. 30.07
On demand
.1jp.c.pm.
ON BANGKOK ——
On demand
.001
BOVEREIGNS, Bunk's Buying Rate
.9.00
GOLD LEAF, 100 fine, per taol
51.75
BAR SILVER, por az
2715
OPTUM.
Malwa New
$800 to
par-picul.
Malwa Old
$820
Malwa Older
$830
to
to
P. Piper-wrapped...$550
to
Persian bus quality 8370
to
Teenkat. 11th Jan.-Reynolds, Patroclusking Rock.... 13th Jan.-Eton, Hector, Candia, Queen Eleanor, Kiautrehou, Pyrrhus. 18th Jan Haiphong...1" Tamba Maru, Chittagong, Flandria. 22nd Alumila Jan-Khalif. Stantor, Nurnberg, Nitkidole, Roland, Tonkin, 25th Jan.-Frankfurt, Kel. Bacolod vindale, Tanglin. 29th Jun.-Bayern, Bom-
Alvik bay, Glenartney, Halle, Glenesk St, Andrews
Cebu HOMEWARD-let Jun.-Canton, Hiliglen. 11th
C. 8. James Jan-Ernest Simons. 18th Jan.-Ulysace, Socotra, Ambria, China. 25th Jan.-Prinz V'divestock, 7 Heinrich, Annam. 29th Jun.-Oceanien. Tokyo Shinano Maru, Aragonia. ARRIVAL AT HOME-29th Jan.-Antenor.
Victis Peak
SU
......!
3007 72
487
20.89
Malate
3 p.
2974 2971
1st FEBRUARY, A.M.
10 a.
נו -
Persian extra fine...--
to
Kochi...... Nagusaki...! Kagoshiru Taiboku
30.12
Tatna Now
..$892
to
per chest..
Patns Old..
Tajcho .......
30.18.
"
to
30.16
Benares New
... 895
to
ال إلى الله
Bonares Old...
"
Pescadores
Quotations are:- Allow'ce net to I catty.
支
ond
VISITORS AT HOTELS. HONGKONG HOTEL..
Ms. J. H. Aitken
Mr. C. H Allen Mr. D. A. Androwa.
Angus My. A. A. Apear
Miles Apoar Mr. W. S. Hailey
Capt. and Mrs. Bancroft.
Mr. & Mrs. O. M. D, Bell Mr. E. G: A. Beringer Mr. Black
Mr. E. Bonner
Mr. E. A. Katech
Mr & Mrs F. Kieme
Major H. 8. King, &.E.
TO LET.
TO LET
With Immediate Possession. Mr. & Mrs. B. Klamberg N BOOMES HOUSE),
TC. G, RICHMOND TERRACE (a SI-
M
Mr. T. M. Little
Major Little
Mrs R. Stanley Lambtou Mr. H. B. Lowia
Major E. P. Littledale
RE Mr. &
Mrs. W. M.-Long Mr. B. A. Lyall
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Mr. W. D. Lyon
Borthwick
Mr. J. W. Brown Major C. A. Brow Capt. & Mrs. Brace Mr. Hart Buck Sr. C. M. G. Burnie Dr. & Ms. F. Clarke Mr. J. V. Creighton Lieut Col. Day, R.E. Mr. P. C. Dearochu Mr. G. M. Discombe Major Dorekili, 2.A. Mr. and Mrs. Clement
Drev
M. W. 8. Duff Capt. P. S. DysoU Coun
IM
Lieut.-Col. Mallory
Mr. John McDonnel Mira. E. E. Melellaa Major C. F. Mould, B.E Mr. T. Nagat Mr. Okata
Mr. & Mrs. J. J. O'Nei Mr. Hugo O'Neill Hos.E. D. Ormsby Mr. B. Orr Capt. 8. G. Orr Mr. B. L. Packor Lout. C. I. Pausy Mr. Magnel Puron Mr. A. Picho Mr. S. W. Paniersy
Fomeroy
H. Eldurton, Miss F. B.LM. Alt. T. Gasthke Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy
Gibson
Str. C. Glover Capt. Goddard
Mrs. & Miss Godschaux Mr. R. Gotte Mr. John Grant Mr. & Mr. Hanson Mr. Thon, Howard Mr.
Mra, Howkina
Mr. M. 8. Hustod
Mrs. L'omorey Dr. L. B: Boxi Mr. L. H. Scharrer Consul Schnitaler Mr. D. A. Smith Mr. G. B. Stevens Mr. I. Goyne Stevens Mr. H. Stewart Mr. D. G. Taylor
Mr. W. Tatheely, U.S.V. Mr. G. H. Wakeman Mr. a
Mrs. Frank K
Hra, J. B. Jackson and Mr. Wobater
child
Mr. L. R. Johnson
Mr. C. 8. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. E. 8. Josupu
PEAK
Mr. S. S. Bangamin Capt. Bowley
Mr. J. W. C. Bonnar Colonel E. Brown Mr. A. P. Courie Cel Collard
Colonel Crookenilan Mr. G. H. Dana Mr. J. S. Erakiel Mr. Andrew Forbes Colonel A.
Fraser E. L'olonel The O'Gorman
Madam Forman
Waudby Grif
Me, D. M. GraLİLALINE
Or
W.
du, LA.
Dr. G. M. Harutoo
29, 13. M. Barton Mr. J. Hays tâcut-toi, Ifughes Mr. H. U. Jeffries
Mr. Whiley
· Apply to
LAU CHU PAK Caro of A. B. Watson & Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 11th January, 1901. (200
TO LET
!
TURNISHED, that Spacious Residence at the PEAK known as "Tar EYRIE." The healthiest place in the Colony, with the finest views and most bracing air. For Particulars, apply to a
"É. C. WILCOX,
8, Bearonsield Arcade Hongkong, 1st February, 1901
INSURANCES
HENIX FIBE
PH
OFFICE
The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Rates.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.,
Agents for the Phoenix Fire Ofen, Hongkong, 17th August, 1887,
[32
THE WESTERN ASSURANCE COM- PANY OF TORONTO, CANADA, INCORPORATED 1851.
CAPITAL
£410,000.
HE Undersigned, having been appointed. AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISK against FIRE (318) at Current Rates.
W. MEYERINK & CO.,
Agents. Eongkong. 18th May, 1900.
1512 UN INSURANCE OFFICE, LONDON
FOUNDED 1710. The Undersigned having been appointed 2nd Floor No. 52. Gags Strest. AGENTS for the above Company, are pre- Hongkong, 16th January, 1901. (284pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at
* OFFICES TO LET.
ND FLOORS of Nos. 69 and GROUND FLOOR QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
Apply to-
and 64, No. 68,
ON CHAI&CO.
TO LET.
HOUSE in RIPON TERRACE.
** ROSENEATH," KOWLOOK.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 2nd February, 1901,
[66
Ident, and Mrs: Bagne
Wild
TO LET. TURNISHED HOUSE in KOWLOON for Seven months, from the and of March, 1901.
Mr. B. Layton
J.
Mr. E. Lee
Mr. G. Gordon Mackie
Apply to
MORE & SEIMUND. Hongkong, 20th December, 1900.
TO LET
[72
Martir
Mrs. J. Williamson HOTEL.
Mr. E
Ms. McCarthy & child BISNEE VILLA, POKFULUM ROAD
Mr. & Mrs. Miller
Mr, R. Mitchell
Major & Mrs. Morria
Mr. Stuart G. Newalt
Mr. H. E.
E. Oakley
Misa Oakley
Mr. H. E. Pollock
Mr. A. B. Rene
Apply tomi
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 1st December, 1900.
TO LET-FURNISHED. (Till 30th April, 1901.)
Capt. Forty Scott, C.B. BISHOP'S LODGE, South, Poak.
Mra. Percy Scott
Mx, Edward Shollim
E. Bruce Shepux Mr. A. Sinclair
Mr. G. Tomlin
Lieut. Col. Whopler Mr. B. WheUlug'
CRAIGIEBORN HOTEL
Wr. Janios Anderson Capt. Callaghan Star-Surgeon H. and
Mrs. Canton Capt. A. C. Clarku, B.N. Mrs. Clarke Mr. J. W. Crouch
Connaught
afr. & Mr. Ajax & child Mrs. J. M. Bakar Mrs. A. V. B, E.uncker Aive Bloeckar Mrs. Bostwick Major C.T.)
'Bɔyd, U.S.A. Mr. & Mrs. J. drownhill Lieut. H. Bryan,
U.S.N.
Hles. C. A. Carr dir. U. Clamenti
Mrs. C. Condy Lieut. & Mrs. Constable Mrs. A. F. Dizon Mr. W. H. Ford Aris canu
Mr. and Mrs. G. Haenis-
ton a and children Mr. J. E. Haskell áliases Hankall
МГ. В. К. Нанот
Míx. & Mrs. J. 5. Haraton~
Apply to-
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong. 16th January, 1901,
TO LET
Current Bates.
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 16th May, 1892.
TORTH GERMAN FIRE INSUR
$30
NANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned AGENTS of the above Company are PREPARED TO ACCEPT First Class Foreign and Chinese Risks at Curron! Rates.
STEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 29th May, 1695.
131
"L'UNION"
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LD. (Established 1828).
THE Undersigned, having been appointed GENERAL AGENT for the above Company, is prepared to ACCEPT RISKS at current ratea
Claims settled direct without reference to the Head Office.
A. R. MARTY,
Agent,
:794
Hongkong, 1st August, 1900. SALAMANDER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
FOR Six Months from Next Spring, a at Current Rates.
Lieut. Col. & Mr. H. Road, 5 Rooms.
amilto
Capt: Prynne
Mr. John A. Kos Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Sharp Mr. A. Stricker Consul Volpicelli
HOUSE,
Capt. & Mrs. F. H. G.
Hutchinson
Dr. J. W. Kerr
Major J. 7. Knight,
ES.A.
Mrs. U. W. Koester Mra. Harmstou Love
arad
children
Mr. K. Leve
Mrs. C. Mackenzie Mr. and Mrs. J.E, Mudí.
and child
Mr. G. E. Parlett
Mr. & Mrs. A.E.Kobinson Mr. H. Schumacher Mr. and Mrs. Bruce
Shephard
Mrs. H. S. Walluce Major J. J. C. Watson,
A.M.C.
Mr. J. J. C. Watson
WAVERLEY HOTEL.
Hrs. C. B. Aenlle and Mr. & Mrs. A. Jonson
child
Sr. Beaumont
Mr. A. Bryson
Mr. N. K. Davidson Mrs. H. C. D. Frampton
Hr. A. Gregor
Mr. B. T. Horsey
KOWLOON
Mrs. H. Alexander Mr. P. M. Colling Mr. Will Fitzhardinge Adout. C. Leary Me. Harvey Perka
Perkins
́and two children
Mr. Paul Lauder
Major Radolin
Mr. W. V. Bobinson
Mr. R. O. Eutherfurd Mr. N. 8. P. Triming
ham
Mr. F. P. Wheeler
HOTEL.
Mdre. Perkins
Mr, L. Shillington Mr. & Mrs. Thomson Capt. Wittmun
MESSES. FALCONEX Co.'s Keista, lat February Aronietery A....3020 Therm, .(Wetbulb) Barozaeterir.ar... 30.12 Therm, ir..(Wetbulbsj57 darinneterr.30.12 Therm,.. Wetbulbju
hezo, A........ 31 Therm, Maximu3 Alerters, iP.M... us Thera, Maximum oveL Thermers, 4PM... 63 night
HONGKONG TIDE TABLE.
FURNISHED HOUSE, near Bowen Apply to-~
Care of Office of this Paper. Hongkong, 5th December, 1900.
170 TO LET,
A
WITH IMMEDIATE POBSESSION, SPACIOUS ROOM, suitable for an OFFICE, on N.E. corner of THIRU FLOOR, PRINCE'S BUILDINGS.
Apply to-
67
S. J. DAVID & CO. Hongkong, 10th July, 1900.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
GILLANDERS
MRS.
"GLENWOOD," 21, CAINE HAD. Hengkong, 20th September, 1900.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
TR
THE Undersigned, having been appointed TH
AGENTS for the above Company, Bre prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE
HOTZ, JACOB & CO. Hongkong, 2nd April, 1900,
[3 TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are pre- pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 16th November, 1872. [20 TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN-
TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER, 1893 £14,409,099,
L
AUTHORISED CAPITAL... £3,000,000 0 SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL..... 2,750,000 0.0 PAID-UP CAPITAL........
687,500.0 [2457 II. FIRE FUNDS 2,701,189 13
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are pre
COMFORTABLY FURNISHED pared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at
with Board,
Apply to Mrs. MATHER,
2, Pedder's Hill.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1892.
BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
MES
SIDNEY
"VERITAS,
JEFFREY.
BEACH ROAD WEST,
FELIXSTOWE, Survolk,
ENGLAND.
Hongkong, 28th August, 1900.
CARTRIDGESĨ CARTRIDGES!!
178
TUST LANDE NEW STOCK of ELEYS M KYNOCH'S SPORT- ING CARTRIDGES and NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT
20 BORE CARTRIDGES.
16
10
WE SCHMIDT & 00,"
Gunsmiths. Hongkong, 3rd January, 1901,
LOT NA..
BO
Hongkong
Weight
Meat Tinic.
2nd to the 8th February, 1901.
tilul WATER,
Current Rater.
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO..
Agonta. Hongkong. 22nd June, 1900.
[1872 AACHEN AND MUNICH FIRE IN- SURANCE CO.
T
OF AIX-LA-CHAPELL
THE Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.
REUTER, BROCKELMANN & CO.,
Agenta. Hongkong, 21st April, 1877
154
VESSELS EXPECTED.
THE ENGLISH MAIL...
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Per Adamastor, from Macao, Governor of Macko and suite.
Per Devawongae, from Bangkok, Messra. Gutzlī ...ia. Lararia, Manson, Greaushields, Miss Grean Sharp Peak shields and Mrs. Balfour,
Per Hallen, from Coast Ports. Miss Rey. The P. & steamer Parramatta left Binga-olds, Mr. A. Pichl, Mr. Wandries. Mr. W pore for this port on the 28th nit; at 3 pm, Farmer and Master Farmer, and HE. Taotai with the outward English Maïs, and is due here Gen to-day, at about 3 p.m.
THE GERMAN. MAIL.
The Imperial German Mail steamer Kiau fachou, carrying the German mails with dates from Berlin of the 7th ult., left Singapore on Friday, the let inst., at 7 a.m., and may be expected hore on Tuesday, the 5th inst, about
noon.
The Imperial German Mail steamer Hausberg left Kobo via Nagasaki and Shanghai on San day, the 27th ult, p.m., and may be expected here on or about Tuesday, the 5th inst.
THE AMERICAN MAIL.
The P.M. steamer City of Peking, with mails, &e, from San Francisco to the 8th ult, via Honolulu, has arrived at Yokohama, and left: for this port on the 1st inst. via Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai,
The O. & O. steamer Garlic, with mails, &c., left San Francisco for this part via Honolulu, Yukolama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai on the 10th alt.
THE INDIAN MAIL-
The steamer Arratoun Apear, from Calcutta, Jeft Six gepera for this port on Friday afternoon. 1st inst.
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Per Peninsular, from Hongkong, for Singa pore, Messrs. S. W. Pomeroy, S. W. Pomeroy, jr., Miss Pomeroy, Mr. K. Kroebel and Mrs. Dawson; for Colourbe, Mrs. Webster, for Bam- boy, Messra Malemodally Jenuatt and R. 8. Futtakia; for Marseilles, Mr. John McDonald; for London, Mr. J. M. Gillitti, Mr. and Mrs. Lawler, Q.Mr. Sergt. and Mrs Lowry, Q.- Mr. Sergt. and Mrs. Goold and family, Mrs. and two Misses Haskell and Mr. C. D. Burke: Humidity. from Shanghai, for Bombay, Lient-Col. Day Direction of wind and Capt. B. L. Richardson; for Marseilles, Mr. Weather Artlar Bellan and Miss C. Littlor; for London, Capts. O. Rowsell, J. Ellis, Mr. 8. Wilkinson, Mr. Reynell and infant, Messrs J. J. Hatch and C. H. Allen.
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Dealers in JEWELRY, PEARLS, DIAMONDS. CURIOS, JADESTONEWARE, CARVED [VORYWARE, SILKS. and GRASS CLOTHS.
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We beg to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of this Colony that we commenced Business on the 11th Apri; 1900, and we solicit their kind patronage.
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