LONDON, April 1st. Fenians have threatened to destroy? the General Post Office in London by means of dynamite, unless the Phoenix Park murderers are immediately released from prison."
The race for the Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase was run on 30th ultimo with the following result:--
, Clayton's b. m. Zocdone, by Mars-Flo-
renthe, 6 yrs. 11st.com
3.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, APRIL 30, 1883.
April 4th Two prisonere lately arrested at Cork he been examined privately. The result of the ex- |amination leads to the belief that they were con- nected with the recent dynamite explosions in London,
The King of Ashantce has abdicated, and there is great confusion in the kingdom in con- sequence.
To-day's Advertisements.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR MANILA (DIRECT).
SYDNEY, April 5th THE Company's Steamship Mr. George's b. g. Black Prince, by Warden The steamer Tasmania, which sank in Dar
"JORGE JUAN,"
of Galway Express, aged, fost. 4lb... 2 ling Harbour on Monday, was successfully floated
Intimations.
"NOVELTY STORE,"
MARINE HOUSE, QUEEN'S ROAD. JUST RECEIVED.
Entimations.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,
LIMITED. ›
THE DIRECTORS are now prepared to
receive TENDERS from suitable persons for a term of FIVE YEARS, for the lease of the HONGKONG HOTEL, with FURNITURE com plete.
Mr. Bunbury's b. b. Mohican, by Uncas-early this morning. The vessel was then pumped Captain Thebaud, will be despatched for the ANCY: Decorated Bohemian Glass-Ware Watch Stands, Toilet and Perfumery. Stands of senger lift,) will comprise after the proposed
Castancite 6 yrs, 12st illa..................3 President Arthur has delivered an address in which he referred at some length to the Irish question, and its bearing upon America. Ho stated that it was impossible for the United States Government to adopt any decisive policy with regard to the actions of the Fenians in the United States. So long as they kept within the limits of the law the Government was powerless to interfere, either to suppress their meetings or to restrict their speeches.
The report that evidence of an important char acter had been found in connection with the re- cent attack upon Lady Florence Dixic, is said to be unfounded.
Despatches which have been received from Basutoland intimate that the people are in favour of a return to British rule.
Mr. James Davey, First Gentleman of the Chamber in the Rolls Court, has been appointed Master of the Rolls, as successor, to the- Right:| Hon. Sir George Jessel, deceased. [Reuter says Sir W. B, Brett is to fill the position.]
The directors of the P. and O. Company have explained that the recent announcement to the effect that after July next the Company's steamers would call at Marseilles instead of Brindisi will only apply to the P. and O. steamers on the China fine.
It is reported that the Orleans princes are dis- posing of their estates in France.
PARIS, April 15
General Thibaudin, Minister for War in the French Government, has suppressed - certain cavalry manoeuvres which were about to take piace in Paris, distrusting the allegiance of General de Galliffet, commander of the cavalry.
LONDON, April and.
It is reported that Fenians are enclosing in- fection in the linen sent home to ladies whose husbands are deemed obnoxious to the Fenian party,
The statement that Germany, Austria, and Italy had formally entered into a triple alliance, has been officially denied on the part of Italy.
The Poor Law Board clections have proved adverse to the, Parnellite party,
April 3rd.
The Liberal party have determined not to op- pose the election of Mr. Giles, the Tory candid. ate, who has come forward for the seat for Southamption in the House of Commons rea- dered vacant by the elevation of Mr. C. P. Butt, Q.C., to the Judicial Bench..
The police have succeeded in effecting another arrest in connection with the recent attempt to land
explosive substances at Liverpool. Further discoveries of dynamite have been made at Cork..
A letter has been found at Cork in which O'Donovan Rossa explains the use of infernal machines.
The Russian Nihilists have announced that the plans for the intended attack on the Czar on the occasion of his approaching coronation have been arranged, and they have warned the 'guests of the Czar to avoid his Majesty at the ceremony. The Amser of Afghanistan (Abdurrahman Khan) has intimated his intention to visis India In the auturan.”****-
dry and towed into Mort's dock for repairs.
LONDON, April 5th. The conduct of a man staying at one of the hotels in the Strand having excited suspicion, information was given to the police, who arrested the man, and found a large quantity of dynamite in his possession. Two other men have since been arrested at Lambeth.
April 6th.
...
An American named Dalton was arrested
yesterday in connection with the dynamite con- spiracy.
The police have captured another man who is believed to have been directly concerned in the recent attempt to blow up, the Government buildings at Whitehall,
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The police at Birmingham to-day took pos- session of a dynamite factory, and arrested the occupier, who is believed to have been connected with the recent outrages in London.
|
P.M.
above Port, TO-DAY, the 30th instant, at FIVE
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 28th April, 1883. THE CHINA AND: MANILA_STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR AMOY.
THE Company's Steamship
[331
"DIAMANTE," Captain Wright, will be despatched for the above Ports, TU-DAY, the 30th inst., at FIVE P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
General Managers. Hongkong, 16th April, 1883.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.
A mine containing a quantity of dynamite and other explosive substances has been dis- covered by the police at Moscow. No doubt is THE Spanish Steamer
entertained that the Nihilists had intended to make an attempt on the life of the Czar.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 5th. * Further information in reference to the re- ported discovery of an explosive mine at Mos cow, shows the report to be unfounded.
4
↓
Parisian Manufacture, in great variety and elegant designs,
Fancy China-ware Canl Trays, Pin Cushions and Powder Cases. Plush and Velvet Work Boxes and Perfumery Stands with superior Cutlery and Cut-glass Scent Bottles.
New and Fancy lot of Walking Sticks. Pinaud's Perfumery, Soaps, Sachets, &c.-- Fancy Clocks Embedded in Porcelain-ware Plates, latest, Novelty of Paris, executed in hand some and elegant designs.
+
New Patent Double action Corkscrews. Ladies' Silk Fringing Machines. Briar-root and Cherry-wood Pipes with receptacles for receiving and preventing the juice from running into the mouth.
Real Meerschaum and Amber Cigaretle Holders. Nickel and Leather Dog Leads and Collars, Fox-tail Dusters.
ALSO THE FOLLOWING, OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURE SWEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES, LONE FISHERMAN CIGARETTES, FRUITS & FLOWERS CIGARETTES.
[334
"Hongkong, 23rd April, 1883.
"DON JUAN," Captain Marquez, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd May, at FIVE P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
'Agents.
f!
P
For Sale.
F. BLACKHEAD & CO.
BRANDÃO & Co., SHIPCHANDLERS, STORE-KEEPERS
Hongkong, 30th April, 1883.
FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
[337
will be despatched for the above Ports, on "VORTIGERN"
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, the 4th May, at FIVE O'CLOCK.
April 5th. The Right Hon. H. C. E. Childers, Chancellor of the Exchequer, introduced the Budget in the House of Commons to-night. He stated that the revenue for the past year amounted to THE Steamship £89,000,000, and the expenditure £88,875,000 The estimated revenue for the ensuing year is £88,500,000, and the estimated expenditure, of the surplus to the reduction of the minimum 85,812,500. He proposes to devote £170,000 rate on inland telegrams to 6d. He also pro poses to entirely abolish the railway passenger duty on fares át a penny per mile, and to reduce® the duty on higher fares by 2 per cent. The un ellotted balance will be devoted to a reduction of
id. in the income tax.
ROME, April 5th,
A disastrous accident occurred here to-day.
"For Freight, or Passage, apply to
AH YON & Co.,
80. Praya Central. -Hongkong, goth-April, 1883———-
1936 NOUVELLE COMPAGNIE MARSEILLAISE DE NAVIGATION A VAPEUR:
A quantity of dynamite used for blasting pur-THE poscs exploded, killing forty persons and injur ing a large number of others."
!
Steamship
* LIBAN," Candolle, Commander, will sail on or about
· LONDON, April 6th.
MONDAY, the 21st May, for MARSEILLES, Sir W. V. Harcourt, Secretary of State for the VIA SAIGON, SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, Home Department, speaking in the House of ADEN, and SUEZ; and with leave to call at Commons last night, dwelt upon the gravity of PENANG and TUTICORIN. In connection the present situation in view of the activity of with these Steamers the Company runs a Line the dynamite party, and urged the necessity of from MARSEILLES to HAVRE and LONDON, further legislation to prevent the use of explo-leaving MARSEILLES after arrival of the sives for felonious and seditious purposes.
Sicamer from CHINA.
AND
GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, ·
PRAYA CENTRAL.
*HAVE RECEIVED EX LATEST ARRIVALS.
AMERICAN CAST STEEL SHOVELS,
PICKS.
AXES.
HATCHETS
ENGINEERS' & HOUSEHOLD HAMMERS. PATENT BIT-BRACES.
""AUCER-BITS."
DRILLS. j.
GIMBLETS
SQUARES,
PATENT BRASS PADLOCKS &
CHEST LOCKS.
SADIRONS
MKS. POTT'S PATENT SADIRON
COOKING STOVĖS.
OLD JUDGE CIGARETTES. LITTLE BEAUTY CIGARETTES. DRAWING ROOM CIGARETTES.
S. MEYERS,
MANAGER.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
[28
EX STEAMSHUP "LAERTES,”- APATENT FRESH WATER
CONSIGNMENT or HOCKING'S
CONDENSERS.
THE BEST & CHEAPEST EVER MADE" Capable of Condensing Three Thousand Gallons per day.
Apply to
G. FENWICK & Co.,
Victoria Foundry..
[328
Hongkong, 25th April, 1883.
FOR SALE.
H. MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE.
GH
QUARTS......
PINTS... Apply to
$22 per Case. $23 per Case.
MELCHERS & Co.
Hongkong, and March, 1882.
FAIRBANK'S SCALES, FIVE
FORCE 'PUMPS FOR SHIPs' use. DRILLING MACHINES. BREAST DRILLS, AUTOM BORING TOOLS.
LONDON, April 5th The Company also runs Steamers regularly ANVILS, VICES, AND DRILLS COMBINED. Thirty young men, natives of Schleswig-from MARSEILLES to numerous Parts in the Holstein, have been banished by order of the MEDITERRANEAN and BLACK SEA, by Government, for refusing to join the conscription of the German Army.
BERLIN, April 5th.
The National Theatre in this city was totally destroyed by fire last night. Fortunately the building was empty at the time, therefore there was not any loss of life.
Numerous arrests of Socialists have been Mr. Justice Field has been appointed to Bue-made in the seaport town of Kiel, on the Baltic. ceed the Right Hon. Sir W. B. Brett as one of the Judges of the High Court of Justice.
An encounter has taken place between a num ber of Montenegrins and Albanians, in which 34 of the combatants were, killed, while many
others were wounded.
"atrick Egan and Sheridan, the Irish Land who are at present in New York, have eaguers, expressed their desire that the Chicago Conven- tion should declare in favour of the use of dynamite.
PARIS, April and.
The Radicals are urging the expulsion of the Legitimist officers from the amy.
M. Campenon and M. Leon Say are likely to replace General Thibaudin and M. Tirard in the French Ministry, as Minister for War and Minister of Finance respectively...
LONDON, April 3rd. Her Majesty the Queen has so far recovered from the effects of her recent accident that the is able to take short drives in Windsor Park; but the injury to her knee still renders her in-
capable of taking walking exercise, as she is scarcely able to stand without support:
The bill introduced by the Government to provide for the establishment of a Court of Appeal In criminal cases. was read a second
NEW YORK, April and. 'O'Donovan Rossa, one of the most active of the Irish dynamite party in America, has pab lished a statement in which he predicts that the recent explosion in London will shortly be fol- lowed by others of even greater violence.
"Uime in the House of Commons last night.
LONDON, April and.
J. J. Walsh, one of the late secretaries of the Irish Land League, sailed from Liverpool to-day for New York.
Returns which have been prepared, and which will be laid before Parliament when the Budget
Cairo, April 3th. The European residents in Cairo presented urgent petitions to-day to Lord Dufferin, praying for the permanent occupation of Egypt by British forces. Lord. Dufferin in replying to the mem- orialists, Intimated that the Government had no intention of finally withdrawing the British troops at the present time.
LONDON, April 5th.
It is rumored that the 'Earl of Dufferin will shortly succeed the Marquis of Ripon as Viceroy of India.
.LONDON, April 5th. General Thibaudin, the French Minister for War, has conceded to General Gallifet the com mand of the cavalry, manoeuvres, which were lately suppressed in consequence of some distrust
as to General Galliset's intentions,
Later.
The French Cabinet have directed General Gallifet to take command of the cavalry 'manœuvrés.
The report of General Campenon succeeding General Thibaudin as Minister for War is in correct, as the Minister will retain his port-felio, A deputation from the Tekke Turcomans will attend the coronation of the Czar at Moscow in May next.
The Czar is about to recall all the Rustian officers serving in Bulgaria.
The report that the Fentans were sending in fected linen to ladies whose husbands had be come obnoxious to the society proves to be not altogether unfounded. A quantity of infected linen has been sent to Lady Harcourt.
None of the Irish members of the House of Commons will attend the Convention about to be held in the United States.
A Fenian named Norman has been arrested
at an hotel in the Strand. Two hundred weight of dynamite was found in his possession: Two
is brought down by the Chancellor of the Ex-men who are believed to be his accomplices have
chequer, show that the revenue from all sources during the past 12 months has amounted to £9,000,000.
News is to hand of a disastrous accident which occurred at Staisier (sic). A boiler in connection with some large Ironworks' suddenly: exploded, killing. 16 persons and seriously in
others Juring, 39
April 4th The fund being raised by the Irish “Invinci- bica for the defence of the prisoners charged with the Phoenix Park murders and other out rages, has collapsed. The prisoners have applied through their counsel to have the trial delayed.
Mrr Parnell states that in consequence of the divisions among the Irish party in America, he purposes attending a convention, to be shonly
be held there
The Joint Parliamentary Committee to which the question of the construction of the Channel Tunnel was referred, have reported in favour of the expediency of proceeding with the work
NEW YORK, April 3rd. News has been received here frunză. Arizona that a company of United States' troops sent against the Apache Indians to avenge the recent massacre of settlers were led into an ambush and completely destroyed. ZOSTANZAR
LONDON, April 3rd
Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice, Under Secretary
for Foreign Affairs, stated in the House of Com
been arrested in Southwark, both of whom had dynamite in their possession.
Whitehead, an American, has been arrested at Birmingham. He was also found to be in possession of a cwt. of dynamite
The increasing activity of the Fenians and the continuous discoveries of explosives are causing some alarm, and additional precautions are being taken to guard Windsor Castle and the various public buildings in London,
Mr, Michael Daviti has spoken strongly against the use of dynamite by the Irish party. The. adoption of this policy, he says, will destroy all chance of national and social reforms in Ireland
for the next generation, .
LONDON April 5th willingness to accept a French protectorate of The Chinese Govemment have notified their
Tonquin on condition of the payment of an annual subsidy by France)
Post Office.
JA MAIL WILL CLOSE
For Holbow and Fakhol Per Greyhound, to-day, the 30th instant, at SYMP
For Nagasaki.-Per
the goth,
Instant, il 3 Pet Belgie, today, the
For Yokohama and logo. Per Breconshire,
mons yesterday that the disposal of the unclaim-to-day, the 30th instant, at 5 PM./21
balance of the fund under the Alabama award
is a question that does not concem-England. *
The question of the proposed treaty with Fortugal" was discussed in the House of Com- mont, last night, motion was eventually
For Swatow, Amoy, & Foochow Per Douglas,
on Wednesday, the and May, at 11,30.
For Hankow. Per Albany, on We
the 2nd May, at 2.30 P.M.Mole se poka
which through freight may be booked.
The Company has a Forwarding Agency at Paris, 9, Rue de Rougemont; giving special facilities to Shippers.
Each Steamer carries a Surgeon and Stewardess,
FIRST-CLASS FARE TO MARSEILLES...... $300. SECOND-CLASS FARE TO MARSEILLES... $140.
FOR SALE CHEAP.
な
TO SIX HUNDRED TONS
C 0 K E
IN LOTS FROM ONE TUN UPWARDS. COAL TAR IN BARRELS
CHOY CHEW,
Hongkong, 5th April, 1883.
ANVILS.
VICES.
HITCHCOCK'S PATENT LAMPS.
GLASSCUTTERS.
·SCROLL SAWS.
FAMILY GRINDSTONES.
BLACKSMITHS' BELLOWS.
&
& C
J
SCREW WRENCHES.
230, PRAYA WEST. (262
FOR SALE CHEAP.
SEVERAL GOOD PONIES, suitable for Hacks, Carriage Pontes or Jumpers. Apply to ·R. FRASER-SMITH,
Hongkong Telegraph Office. Hongkon 3rd March, 1883.
ANDR, TENNENT'S PORTER.
MERCHANT NAVY)
RETURN TICKETS are now granted by the Steamers of this line available for the BEST WHITWORTH'S STOCK AND DIES. DAVID CORSAR & SONS undermentioned periods, to be reckoned from the date of arrival at Marseilles of the Steamer for which the Ticket is issued to the date of re- embarkation there of the Holder of the Ticket.
IST CLASS. 2ND CLASS.
12
#1
.
6 Months$520........$410. 445. Special rates are arranged for families." For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents,
[335 Hongkong, 30th April, 1883,
MACAO HONGKONG, CANTON, AND
STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE.
ON
and after TO-MORROW, TUESDAY, NIGHT-BOATS will be 6 E.-M. from HONG KONG, and 5.30 P.M., from CANTON.
By Order,
-༔
P. A. DA COSTA,. Secretary, Hongkong, 30th April; 1883.
· [338· PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM. NAVIGATION COMPANY.
NOTICE.
RULES.
PLANE IRONS.
CHISELS,
HAMMERS.
PINCERS,
NIPPERS,
DIVIDERS.
METAL SCISSORS,
METAL SAWS.
TUBE EXPANDERS.”
·OIL-FEEDERS. ¦
OIL-CANS. SALTER'S SPRING BALANCE SCALES. WESTON'S PATENT TACKLES. PATENT SOCKETS. DISTRESS SIGNALS.
HOLMES PATENT SIGNAL LIGHTS. FOGHORNS.
*** SIGNAL LAMPS.“
&
LIFE BUOYS.
LIFE BELTS BOTTLE WASHING AND CORKING
DAY MACHINES,
&C
DURING my absence Mr. E. & WOODIN SPARKLING SCHARZHOFBERGER.
is appointed by the MANAGING DIREC TORS to conduct the Business of this Company. at Hongkong:
A. MCIVER, 1 Superintendent. Hongkong, 30th April, 1883.
Entimations,
NOTICE,
[339
THE GOLDEN SCISSOR,
7 No. 13, PUTTINGER STREET, MA
M.
ROBIN
A,
(LATE OF T. M. Lawsdy's, Calcutta-}· TAILOR, Bhirt and Breeches Maker and General Outfitter, Mr. ROBIN invites Public Patronage and guarantees, à perfect fit at Moderate Charges.......”
N.B. Note the address.
THE GOLDEN SCISSOR,
No.
13, Pottinger Street. Hongkong, 26th March, 1883.
J
M. GUEDES.
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LAND BROKER,
FLENSBURG STOCKBEER
MARIENTHALER BEER.
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN CHAMPAGNE.
Hongkong, 7th October, 1882. -
R MOORE begs to recommend his MR.
GOGO SHAMPOO WASH
to the public as unrivalled by any prepara tion (ever produced for promoting the growth of the hair. The basis of this compound is made of soap roots, the natives of the Philip. pinel Islands never use anything else for washing their hair they are never found bald, and it is quite common to see the females with tinir from 5 to 6 feet long. By constantly using this NEVER BE HAL, you, The proprietor offers the Wash to the public entirely confident that "by its restorative pro pertics is will without fail arrest, decaying hair. It completely eradicates scurf, dandruff, and cures all diseases of the scalp. It does n contain" any poisonous, drugs. By its cooling
rics it allaya, the itching and lever of
BALD.
HAUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION which is the great cause of people is the
AGENT. “
No.2s WernGTON STRrer HNKONG. *** Hongkong, a 3rd-January, 1882. - **WN GUEDES & CO. PRINTERS STATIONERS, AND,
BOOKBINDERS. D'AQUILAR STREET
EVERY KIND OF WORK EXECUTED TH
For Amey and Manila Per Don Tuan, on "ACCURACY, NEATNESS AND DESPATCH
adopted, with the assent, of Mr. Gladstone, to Wednesday, the and May, at 5 P.M...
effect that the English Goverment deding 1 no Sownkywing
to make a treaty, with Portyga,
intees entire freedom
in the work of civilisation ons
where the Portuguese claim cer
`establishment' of comment
#tie lätter" (Cooktown,?
Brisbar
Englandbourne, &c & Per Vent
ngo River" the and May at 1.30
highd For Saigon, Pontian
with Band Bourabaya.
Samarang, on Friday, the
VERY MODERATE TERMS, SELECTED MATERIALS FOR MARKET REPORTS
Book-binding and Raing in every style executed at low rates. Workmanship Guaranteed/ Hon-ken 23rd August, 1854, DES
"their hair.
MỸ MOORE hÁN: succeeded in!, being able to: put, dila wash us in bottles without allowing it to, Flerbent, and he will guarantee it to keep any
time in any climate
BY MOORE & Co., VARIETY STORE/4"
NAVY BOILED
LONG FLAX CROWN
ALE AND
¿CANVAS
:: ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Ca Hongkong, 15th June, 1881.
[458
THE CITY OF MANILA, CIGAR STORE.
HAS FOR SALE
IGARS of all Brands, Imperiales, Caballeros, Vegueros, Regalias, Londres, Nuevo Ha banos of all makes, quality guaranteed. TOBACCOS of all Brands, at moderate prices. FANCY GOODS from the Parisian markets, Meerschaum, Pipes, Jewellery of Chaste Designs Sun Hats, &cs &c. Commissions Executed
JOSE M. BASA. No. 51, B., QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL Hongkong, 1st May, 1882.
[297
HONGKONG TIMBER YARD, WANCHAI. REGON PINE SPARS AND LUMBER ALWAYS ON HAND,*****
L MALLORY,
Hongkong, 24th June, 1881.
D. K. GRIFFITH. MANUFACTURER OF THE LONDON
Proprietor.
[459
WATERS..
7, BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, (Opposite the City Hall)
Having Purchased the entire Machinery of the late Mr. E. CHASTEL'S. SODA WATER FACTORY
The Building (together with a powerful pas- alterations and additions have been completed,
viz :-
"THE BASEMENT, Two Grand Entrances from Pedder's Street
and Queen's Road. Bar, Billinrd, Reading and Smoking Rooms with separate Entrance from Pedder's Street.
A handsomely fitted up Ladies' Room, for the "use of visitors and others.
Manager's and General Offices, Kitchens, Store Rooms,
&c.,
&c.
&c. FIRST FLOOR. ́A Public Dining Room capable of dining up- wards of 170 persons at the same time. ONE LARGE BREAKFAST ROOM. FIVE elegant and beautifully fitted up suite of
ROOMS, consisting of a Private DINING ** ROOM," DRAWING ROOM, CARD ROOM, READING ROOM, and BILLIARD ROOM.
TEN Bed Rooms with a Bathroom to cach..
SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS Have each 26 lofty, well ventilated and lighted Bed Rooms; opening on to large Verandahs with a commodious Bath Room for each room.
All the Fassages and Corridors throughout the premises are wide and well lighted, most of the furniture will be new and made expressly for the climate..
The special attention of Hotel Keepers and others is drawn to the unusual advantages
offered.
Tenders to state sum per annum, and to include taxes. No Tender under $3,500 per mensem will be entertained by the Directors.”|
· Hongkong, 16th April, 1883.
[292 THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY," LIMITED.
NOTICE IS that I
TOTICE is hereby given that a GENERAL
be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 5th day of May, 1883, at TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON, when the following Special Resolutions will be proposed.
That the Capital of the HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY LIMITED, be "increased from $200,000 to $300,000 by the issue of 1,000* new shares of $100 each to be issued at par. 2.—That each of the said new shares be paid for by the following Calls, that is to say, The sum of $50 shall be paid in respect of cach of the said new shares on the 30th September, 1883, and the balance payable in respect of each of the said new” shares shall be paid at such times thereafter, and in such sums any one of which shall not exceed $25, as the Board of Directors of the Company shall think fit.
3.
That the said new shares be offered in the first instance in such manner, and at such times, as the Board shall think expedient to the persons who shall, on the 30th day of June, 1883, be the registered Holden of the old or present shares, in the pro- portion of one new share for every two of the said old or present shares, and accepted, or not, within the time limited for that pur pose by the Board, and that any new share, or shares, which shall have been offered in manner aforesaid and not, accepted within the time limited for that purpose by the Board, shall be disposed of, and allotted, by the Board at such times, to such persons, at such prices, upon such terms as to the amount of dividend to be paid thereon, or otherwise, and generally in such manner and way in every respect as the Board shail in its discretion direct in the interests of the Company,
4-That subject and without prejudice to any direction of the Board to the contrary: made in pursuance of the immediately preceding resolution, holders for the time being of the auid new shares shall be entitled, as from the date of the acceptance thereof within the meaning of Regulation No. 10 of the Arti- cles of Association of the Company to par ticipate in, the dividend for the year 1883 to the extent hereinafter mentioned, that is to c say,
is now prepared to execute the largest orders. for every description of Aerated Waters with promptness and despatch."
15
SUPERIOR QUALITY GUARANTEED are Invited to try those carefully... Consumers
wak Manufactured
DATASPARKLING WATERS. 4 THREE DOZEN. FOR ONE DOLLAR, All Orders and Communications should be ad- dressed to The Factory,
BEACONSFIELD ARCADE Hongkong, 11th April, 18820K (279
CHS. J. GAUPP & CO. CHRONOMETER, WATCH, AND
CLOCK-MAKERSAMMENKARA JEWELLERS, SILVERSMITHS, AND
OPTICIANS
CHARTS AND BOOKS, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS fan for Lonis, Audeman Watches awarded the
Highest Prizes at every Exhibition ; and for Voigtlinder and Sohn's CELEBRATED OPERA GLASSES, MARINE
JUA GLABSIS, AND SPYGLASSES
No. 38, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL [447
ILLIAM SCHMIDT&CO: Queen's Road Central. GUNMAKERS AMMUNITION
Hongkong, 35th January, 1883.
DEALERS,
COMM
CRONOMETER
Arms Repaire
MENTS.
Sporting Cons and
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(They shall not be entitled to receive any part of the dividend distributable in respect of the nine Calendar months ending on the 30th September 1883. -
(6)-When and so soon as the dividend for the Three Calendar months ending on the 31st December, 1883, shall have been ascertained and become payable in pursu ance of the said Articles of Association, it hall ba distributed amongst the holders for the time being of the sald old or present shares and the holders for the time being of the sald new shares in proportion to the number of shares respectively held by them, and the amount of such dividend to be received by the holders for the time being of the said new shares shall be (unless the said new shares respectively shall be fully paid up) estimated, not upon the price of issue, nor upon the current market price of the said new, shares respectively, but upon the amount which shall, at the time that such dividend shall become payable, have been paid by way of call by the holders for the time being of the sald new shares répectively, vi 5.That the dividend for the year 1884
subsequent year shall be distributed
or
the holders for the time being of the said old present shares and the holders for the time
being of the said new shares in propor tion to the number of shares
respectively held by them, and the amount of such mentioned dividends to be
received
the by holders for the time being of the said new shares shall be (unless said, new shares respectively shall be fully paid up) estimated, not upon the price of the said new shares respectively, but upon the amount which shall at the time, that such last mendoned dividends shall become payable, have been paid by way of call by the holders for the time being of the said new shares respectively. 6-That the Tees of one dollar each mentioned Articles of Association shall cease to be In regulations Nos. 11, 13 and 30 of the said
payable and that the sald, regulations shall be read as though no mention were
erein made of the payment of any fees 7—That regulation No. 33 providing for the payment of a fee of half a dollar in respect of every transfer or transmission of Shares in the Company shall Vexpunged from the said Articles of Asso
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