It is strongly reported that Germany has entered into an alliance with Belgium, Halland, and Spain.
A battle has been foughtín Abyssinin between the Abyssinians and the invading Soudanese Dervishes, when the former were defeated.
Febrühry zoth.
Augar trust, with the object of regulating the *prices of sugar, has been forineri in America with
a capital of 15,000,000 dollars,
The Austration shippers have adopted flir report of the cominilice appranded at a recont meeting, which insists on the abo ition at differential rates of freight, ecommends the appointment of a standing committee to protec their mutual interests, and refers the dispute with the freight ring to arbitration. The Londo Chamber of Commerce is now parleying with
the Ring.
In International Tariff, Bureau to arrange for quinting the tariffs of the world in four languages. meets in Brussels on March 15ta. Colonial delegates will be invited to attend the sittings.
In reply to a question in the House of Commons, the Right Hon. Sir James Ferguson, Foreign Linder-Secretary, stated that the Govern. ment of Venezuela proposed to refer the dispute with England to arbitration. He further states that no action on the part of the fleet had been
tudere
SYDNEY, February 21st..
The cricket match between Vernon's team
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1888,
WILL THERE BE WAR THIS YEAR?
The present year is the fifth year of modern times in which the aggregate of the figures is twenty five, and there will be but five more years
the year 2599. Probably few have ever heard of th which such a combination is possible prior to the old prophecy which reads as follows:-
*In every future year of our Lord,
When the sum ofthe figures is twenty five, Some warlika kingilom will draw, the sworek,
But peaceful nations in peace shall thrive, Students of modern history will readily recall how faithfully this piophecy has been fulfilled in the four previous years to which it applied.
the coalition against Sweden which inaugurated In 1699 Russia, Denmark and Poland formed
the great war that ended in the disastrous defeal of Charles XIIat Pultown.
The year 1789 will ever be. memorable on account of the breaking out of the French Revolution.
The year 1998 witnessed the campaign of Bonaparte in Egypt and the formation of the second European coalition against France:
Eo-day's Advertisements.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL THE Steamship
"CLAYMORE," Craig, Commander, will be despatched for the above Port, on or about the 11th proximo, ‚··
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1888..
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SOCIETE FRANCAISE DES CHARBONNAGES DU TONQUIN. (SOCIETĘ ANONYME). CAPITAL..............FRANCS 4,000,000 DIVIDED INTO 8,000 Shares or FRANCS 500 KACH..
THIS
HIS Société is being formed for the purpose of working the COAL MINES at HALONG BAY, TONQUIN, under a concession granted by the French Government in Tonquin to Monsieur BAVIER CHAUFFOUR as per Acts dated Hanoi, 8th day of March, 1887, and the 5th day of August, 1887. -COMMODIOUS Suit of OFFICES in the The COAL MINES cover an area of about 15.000
ICK HOUSE BUILDINGS.
Apply to
TO LET,
G. C. ANDERSON, 13, Praya Central -Hongkong, 22nd March, 1888.
1
In 1879 war broke out between England and CTÒRIĄ Afghanistan, followett by the invasion of the latter country by British troops.
In what manner the prediction is to be verified in 1888 remains yet to be sɛen, but the present
No. 1026.
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Hectares, and the Concession will be conveyed to the Société by the Concessionnaire as soon as the Société is formed,
Of the 8,000 SHARES, 4,000 are offered for public subscription, at par, on the 22nd and 23rd days of March, 1888, and the amount thereof is payable on application,
LOD GEM. BAVIER CHAUFFOUR, 7, Queen's Road Forms of application can be obtained from
Central, to whom the same must be returned when filled up and signed, and where also the Articles of Association of the Société in formation
and the New South Wales eleven was concluded condition of Europe seems to promise an abundant A REGULAR MEETING of the above can be obtained by the intending.Shareholders.
day, and resulted in an easy victory for the Englishmen by eight wickets. The Australians' second innings closed for 252, while the Englishmen made tog for two wickels, Peel bring not out for 52, and Read not out for 53.
The Premier to-day received a telegram from Sir Samuel Griffith, inviting New South Wales to join the other Australian Governments with__ whom he had already communicated, to stop the threatened invasion of Chinese from the Northern Temory. Sir Henry Parkes replied imme dinitely, expressing the utmost willingness that the Government of New South Wales should Toperate with the other colonies in check wating what appears to be a well devised plan to establish a Chinese,colony in Australia,
MELBOURNE, February 21st.
The Premier to-day received a wire from Sir Samuel Griffith, pointing out the injury which web resolt if the unrestricted immigration of Chinese, were permitted at Port Darwin, and urging that the Government of South Australia should be advised to adopt restrictive measures. even though it was found necessary to anticipate the sanction of Parliament. Sir Samuel Griffith does not indicate what course is desirable. Therefore his telegram is regarded simply of value as indicating the objection of Queensland to the influx of Chinese into Australia.
LONDON, February 21st. The Prince of Wales is now at San Remo. The British Government intend to revive, the Department of Agriculture.
fulfillment of the prophecy..
POPULAR SCIENCE.
VARIOUS BITS OF INFORMATION PICKED UP
"HERE" AND "THERE."
Copper is said to lose 18 per cent of its ten-cily by being raised from 60 drg. to 360 deg..
An English invention relates to set squares for draughtsmen having one of the edges beveled at various angles. -
The_Melical Record says that expirect-at- is optically pure and contains no microbes Respiration, therefore, purifies air as far as
iniciobes are concerned,..
The use of steel castings is becoming sa extended in fnulad as to' alarm, the' iyon founders who see their prospects for work slipping away from them.
The problem of obtaining electric energy from carbon without heat isquite an interesting subject for occasional discussion among electical engineers,
It is admitted by foreign electricians that the progress made in the United States in the utilization of electricity is far in advance of that of any other nation,
named Lodge will be held in FREEMA- SONS' HALI, Zetland Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant, at 8.30 for 9 P.M. precisely.
Flongkang, 22nd March, 1888.”
Entimations.
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THE CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOT
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. [OTICE K horely given that the SEVEN- TEENTH ORDINARY MEETING
•of the SHAREHOLDERS in the 'above Cum- pany, will be held at the Heal Office, Victoria, Hongkong, at NooN, TO-MORROW, the 2311 stunt to receive the Report of Directors, to.ether with the Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1887.
The TRANSFER 1100KS' of the Company will be CLOSED from the oth to the 23rd instant, both days inclusive.
By Oider of the Board,
Payment for Shares applied for must be made to the COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE, Paris,
Intimations,
NOTICE.
NOTICE is hereby, given that if the sump
hereinafter mentioned are not CLAIMED
Consignees.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
· STEAMSHIP "PREUSSEN," FROM BREMEN AND PORTS OF CALL.
Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and. Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown, Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery $5,879,65--may be obtained.
within one year from this date, they, will be THE above named Steamer having arrived, transferred to the GENERAL KEVENUE of this Colony.
In the matter of the TRUST ESTATE' of Dent & Co.
-Balance due to ALEXANDER Cowie, Master of the ship or versal Aurora 2.-Balance due to HENRY MANN, Master of the ship or vessel Waterwitch. 3--Balance due to J. GOVER ................... In the matter of jaCKÝ olíus THOMAS JOHN ROWLAND, amount to credit of this account
28.05 49.10
2,281.5
EDW. J. ACKROYD, Registrar.
Supreme Court, Hongkong, 17th March, 188,
NOTICE
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TIC is het hy given that if the sums mentioned in of. Ordinance No. 11 of 1888, copies of which have been posted up in the Supreme Court and published in the Government Gasetle of the 17th March, 1888, arc-nut-CLAIMED-within-six- months, from date hereof, they will be paid over to the GENERAL REVENUE of the Colony.
who will gran receipts YOUR DE L'INDON CHINK, who will grant Receipts for same.
Hongkong, 20th March, 18.... (327
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION, THE FIFTH PRIZE MEETING will be held at Kowloon, of FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, the 30th and 31st March, and
MONDAY,
the 2nd April, 1888, For Members and All Comers over $1,200 will be given in Prizes.
The 'SHOOTING will commence cach day at 10 A¡M.
Programmes and Entry Forums can be obtained from the Undersigned on and after MONDAY, the 20th, March, 1888.
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, zoth March, 1888
ILE HONGKONG
1285 T
SAM J. GOWER,
Secretary. fongkong, 9th March, 1238-
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
Ruigers is to have a school of electricity and Baran De Worms will continue to act as--ins received $15,000 by a recens Act of Congress T
animprov d Scientific Department. The collegeHE FIFTH-ORDINARY-GENERAL- President of the International Sugar Bounties Commission.
for experimental stations,
Chemists have just determined by careful The Roumanian Parliament was opened yesterday by the King in person. In his opening experiment that a man can barely taste 3-1,000th speech His Majesty advised the strengthening off grm. of sugar, 1-1,0ooths of a grm, of salt
Se military forces.
abd 5-10,000,000ths of a grm, of strychnine.
The latest news from San Remo is to the effre that the Crown Prince has been attacked with violent coughing, and that it is feared that inflammation of the lunga has setia.
Intense excitement prevails at Berlin in consequence of the condition of the Crown Prince.
Sir Morell. Mackenzie disagrees with the German doctors in their treatment of the wound in the Prince's throat.
Sir Henry Holland bas pressed Sir Charles Mitchell, Governor of Fiji, to take steps to accelerate the return of the Wesleyans deported from Tonga during the late religious persecutions, He also expressed the hope that the oppression there woukl now cease.
Most of the Australian Agents General bave announced their intention of attending the Tariff Bureau at Brussells.
February 22nd.
The Anglo-American Fisheries Treaty provides for the appointment of a mixed commission to delimit the Canadian-Newfoundland waters, which the Americans renounced by treaty in 1818. The right of Americans to fish at disputed points is to be referred to arbitration. The Republican Senators oppose the ratification of the treaty, chiefly on the ground that a tonnage tax is inposed on American vessels trading with Canada.
Sir Henry Holland, after consulting with Sir Charles Mitchell in April next, will decide upon what steps to take to assist the Wesleyans in
Tonga
Late news from Massawah states that smart oatpast engagements have taken place between the Italians and the Abyssinians at Laati.
Twenty seven trains conveying Russian troops, entered Bessarabia yesterday,...
PARIS, February 22nd.. It is considered probable that M. Tirard, the French Premier, will be ousted from office on the Secret Service vote in the Chamber of .Deputies.
A Dr. Freund of Vienna proposes to cure cancerous patients. by reducing the quantity of sugar in their blood, his theory being that cancer is caused by the presence of an abnormal quantity of sugar.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat thinks that in view of the tremendous strides that clectricity is making as a street railway motor we shall Travel at a speed of too miles an hour within the next ten years,
A physicían lecturing upon physical exerciss, declared that if only twenty minutes a day should be spent in physical exercise as an adjunct to mental education, we might live to be seventy without a day's illness, and perhaps, prolong our lives to one hundred years.
A non-speaking telephone is exhibited at Pittsburg. A sensitive plate presses against the larynx and glands of the neck, and as the jaws are moved in conversation the motion sends the words along the wire as distinctl as the telephone now in use.
Dr. Voisin relates the case of a girl, eleven' years of age, who was a most inveterate and persistent liar, and whom he cured completely of this reprehensible habit by means of hypnotism. Here is a grand field of usefulness opened before this young science.
A new thing out is a clock with ordinary works that will run for a year without attention. An electric battery concealed in the case winds up the clock from day to day, or week to week, as the need may be Once in a great while the battery must be renewed, but that is all the care the clock calls for,
An inventive German has devised a coffin for the convenience of those who have a dread of being buried alive. It is provided with a valve, by means of which fresh air is admitted in quantity sufficient to support lite, and there is an arrangement of wires, by means of which the least movement of the body sets an electric bell
ringing. ADELAIDE, February 28th.
The Honourable the Premier has received pi telegrant from Sir S. W. Griffiths, the Premier of Queensland, stating that great alarm exists in that colony about the southward moviment of the Chinese from Fort Darwin, and impresses upon the Government of South Australia the necessity and importance of restriction under the present laws, pending further legislation, He advises that the S. A. Parliament shoubi be summoned immediately, to enact restrictive measures, and thus earn the gratitude of the
whole of Australia.
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Office of the Company, Proya Central, TO-MORROW, the 23rd March, at THREE O'CLOCK in the Afternoon for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, declaring a Dividend, and Electinga Consulting Committee and Auditors.
T324 AMATEUR
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
TO BE HELD ON
THE CRICKET GROUND,
미
SATURDAY,
the 7th April.
The following is the list of Events, viz. :— 1.100 YARDS. FLAT RACE, 2.--PUTTING THE SHOT, ......arpı
J
The suma mentioned in Schedule C. to the said.Ordinance, a copy of which has been posted and published, will also be paid over to the Treasury if not CLAIMED within one year from the said date.
EDW. J ACKROYD;
Registrar. Registry Supreme Court, Hongkong, 17th Ma ch, 1888.
POST PONEMENT.
HAMILTON COMEDY SEASON..
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[N. consequence of Miss FORD'S medical
adviser having forbidden her to appea on the stage for some time, Mr. HAMILTON begs to announce that no further performances. can be given until the conclusion of the Shanghai Season.
Hongkong, 21st March, 1885.
TE
SARAWAK GOVERNMENT
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NOTIFICATION, TENDERS will be received up to 9 A.M. 91 MONDAY, 'The 16th April, 1888, for RENTING the following FARMS for THREE YEARS, from 1st July, 188, vit :-...
2 prizes.The OPIUM FARM of the Territory of Sarawak, from Tanjong Datu to and inclusive of the Baram River, a distance of 370 miles.
3-170 YARDS HANDICAP, ........... 4. HIGH JUMP,
I
11
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SQUARTER MILE FLAT RACE, G-ONE MILE WALKING RACE, I 7-THROWING CRICKET BALL 8.-POLE JUMPING,
11
+1
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 9th to 23rd instant, both days inclusive.
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong, 6th March, 1888.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1887,
CONTRIBUTORS to the above. Office are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contributions for the year ending arst December, 1887, in order that the Distribu- tion of BONUS may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st day of March.instant- will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
LIMITED: Hongkong, 1st March, 1888.
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS: ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are CONTRIBUTIN
send in a Statement of Business Contributed during the Half-Year ended 31st December. 1887, on before the 31st inst
on which date the Accounts will be closed.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES, Secretary. Hongkong,-45th March, 1888.
A Swiss watchmaker has made a new applica. tion of electricity in the invention of an illumi nator for watch disis, whereby one in the dark NO W
can tell the hour with ease. A small electric light up the dial when, by touching the case with lamp is fitted in the watch case where it will charm, connection is established through the chain with a small battery carried in the watch.
4
pocket.
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SOLDIERS' HALF MILE RACE 3 10-HALF MILE KACE, (Handicap),.... 11-120 VARTIS HURDLE RACE, ....................... 12.-BOYS' RACE, 200 YARDS (Handicap)
for Boys under 15, open to European Schools,..... 13.-VETERANS' FLAT RACE, 120 YARDS
11
1
1
1
(Handicap). Open to all, 35 years old and of 10 years residence in India, China, or the Tropics, 14-LONG JUMP, 15,-THREE-LEGOLD RACE, ........... 1. 16-SMALL GIRLS' RACE, (Handicap)
under-7-years....
31 17-220 YARDS FLAT RACE,
(Handicap) 18.-ONE MILE FLAT KACE, 19:-CONSOLATION RACE,... I 10-INTERNATIONAL TUG OF WAR, ... !
With the exception of events No.9, 12 and 16, the above are open to all Gentlemen Amateurs who are members or visitors of the HONGKONG CLUB, CLUB GERMANIA, LADIES RECREATION CLUB, HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB, VICTORIA RECREA TION CLUB, and also to commissioned Military and Naval Officers.
+
Intending competitors are requested to send In their entries (on the proper forms, which can be obtained at the HONKONG CLUB, CRICKET CLUB PAVILION, V. R. C., Messis, KELLY & WALSH, Messi. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Messrs. FALCONER & Co.) to the Hon. Secretary, not later than SATURDAY, the 31st inst., on which date entries close.
CHAS. H. THOMPSON.
. Hon. Sec. Hongkong, 17th Mareli, 1888. IMPORTANT NOTICE.
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READY KUHN & CO
[PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.]
}
ARE NOW SELLING OFF
THEIR FINE ART COLLECTION. consisting of 4
CHOICE and VALUABLE ASSORTMENT
In the opinion of competent authority the THE HONGKONG DIRECTORY AND of JAPANESE BRONZES, CLOISONNE,
chloroforming of a person without disturbing slumber is a practical impossibility: The density of the vapor, the strong pungent odor and the irritation caused by breathing chloroform at
HONG LIST FOR THE FAR EAST"
THIS
FOR 1888,
HIS Valuable Work, with many NEW ADDITIONS and IMPROVEMENTS,
IS NOW READY.
IVORY, LACQUER, SILK and SATIN KIMMOS, KAKIMMQS, SCREENS, DRESSING-GOWNS and JACKETS QUILTS, WALL DECORATIONS, BRONZE JEWELLERY, SWORDS, COMPLETE SUITS of ANTIQUE ARMOUR, etc., etc., etc.
́ ́ ENTIRE STOCK 18 NOW OFFERED AT
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES,¦
PRICE THREE DOLLARS. TO AVOID THE COST OF RE-SHIPMENT THE
Orders for Coples of THE "HONGKONG. DIRECTORY" may be sent to the following Agents!
3
HONORond...Mr. W. Brower..
A public meeting on the Chinese question was held at Port Augusta on Saturday. Rezolutions "were carried asking the Premier to immediatelyist, combine to make it an impossibility for 2 take steps to prevent further immigration, and person to pass from a natural sleep into a state also pledging themselves to support only those of anesthesia, candidates for election to the Legislative Council . It has been stated that a good temper for who promised to supports prohibitive poll-tax. Į epiting tools may be obtained by plunging the The Cabinet is still considering the question but 100 heated for hardening, into boiling water, no decision has yet been arrived at or published. | letting it remain there until cold. The tool is to
March 11.
be ready for work without farther treatment. The action taken by the residents in the The above sounds pretty, well, and it will cost Northern Territory, on the Chinese question has thing to try, evan If it prove a failure thoroughly aroused the attention ofall Australia-
The Presidents of the Trades and Labour Councils of Victoria, Tasmanis, and South Australia, who are now attending the annual conference at Brisbane, interviewed Sir Samuel W. Griffiths yesterday, and emphasized the great danger to Australia, that lies ahead, if the matter not vigorously dealt with by the colonies Jointly, Sir Samuel replied, regretting the lagity and lukewarmness of South Australia on the Chinese question, he feared that shoals of Chinese i. e, those who can afford to get their lives would arrive while the matter was under insured-are healthier and longer-lived than FOOCHOW.Messrs. Hedge & Cp. discussion.
Englishmen. Such is the result arrived at from SIJANOHAI | Mosses. Kelly & Walsh, Limited The Premier of South Australhr telegraphed a moity of the life tasurance statutes of toit & NORTH-
countries, covering the priod of years since
ERN PORTS 1874. At twenty the expectation of life of American reales is 42.7 years; of English JAPAN... Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Limited, males, 41.1 of American females it is 108 SAICON...Mons. Linage. Yokohama. years, which is precisely the same as that BANGKOK ...Rev. S. J. Smith.
PARIS and Į LONDON }
to all the colonies yesterday, that the executive had decided to impose a pall-tax of ten pound per head on all. Chinese ariving at or proceeding more than 100 miles southward from Port Darwin, everiand, and also that all the ports in China and its dependencies, the, Malay peninsula, Singapore, Netherlands-India and its depend encies, upd Timor were declared to be infected parts, and all vessels arriving therefrom would be quarantined for twenty-one days. The coun- tries interested were also similarly, advised. The poll-tax is imposed subject to the sanction of the Parliament,
It has been stated that since the sunflower has been cultivated on certain swamps of the Potomac
...Messrs. F. Blackhead & Co. malarial fever has decreased. At the outh of the Scheldt, In Holland, it is stated that
...Messrs. Heuermann, Herbst & Co. ...Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Limited. similar results have been observed. The sun-
...Messrs. Lanc, Crawford & Co, lower emita large volumes of water in the form of a 9 and its aromatic odor, as well as the Macio.....
....Messrs. MacEwen, Frickel & Co. oxygen it exhales, may have something to du
Messrs. A. A. de Mello & Co. CANTON ......Mr. M. F. da Silva, with the sanitary influence in question."
SWATOW......Messrs. Quelch, & Co. Americans of the middl and upper classesAmor and
Mr. N. Moalle. FORMOSA...
Shanghai.
MESSRS. KUHN & Co, in thanking the residents of Hongkong, Canton, and Macao for their liberal patronage, regret to state that, owing to the opening of a Branch House in London, where Mr. KUHN's presence is an absolute necessity, they are compelled to temporarily close their Hongkong establish.. ment; but due notice, will be given of the resumption of Business. Meanwhile all orders sent to KUHN: & Co., YOKOHAMA, Will receive the most careful attention;
The PUBLIC are respectfully notified that the present sale of the most complete collection
to the current month, of WORKS OF JAPANESE ART. ever offered. in Hongkong at such low prices, will be mired
* KUHN & Co.
opposito
the Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, 17th March, 1888.
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FORTER DAVID CORSAR & SONS!
J. of English women. After the age of twenty SINGAPORE...Messrs. Sayle & Co., Limited.
the expectation of life among American women slightly exceeds that of English women, UP to the age, of forty-seven. : After the age of thirty-five the expectation of life of English women is better than that of Englishmen, but in America women have a 6,0 lower expectation rate than men
Messrs„Amédée Prince & Co.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH » OFFICE,
·Pödder's Hill, Hongkong,
16h Jan
MERCHANT NAVY") NÁVY Borziyo LONG FLAX
CROWS Kele
The GAMBLING FARM, from Tanjong Datu to and inclusive of the Sadoog River.
The ARRACK FARM, from Tanjong Datu
to and inclusive of the Sadang River.⚫ 2nd-Tenders must be written in English and forwarded in Scaled Covers addressed to the Honourable the Resident of Sarawak, Kuchio, Sarawak.
3rd-Tenders for each FARM SEPARATELY, and a Tender for the THREE FARM 'COLLECTIVELY, are required.
4th-The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any Tender.
sth-The successful Tenderer or Tenderers will be required to find Security for the due fulfilment of his or their Contracts..
6th-For further information apply to A. L. JOHNSTON & Co, Agents in Singapore for the SARAWAK GOVERNMENT, or, to the RESIDENT OFFICE, Kuching, Sarawak,
F. O. MAXWELL, Administering the Government. Resident's Office, Kuching, Sarawak, tat January, 1888.
THE
CHINA AND JAPAN TELEPHONE COMPANY, LIMITED,
--13,. PRAYA CENTRAL, HONGKONG.
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LIST of Subscribers to the TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE.
-"Hongkong Telegraph " Office, 2.-Manson, Dr. P., M.D.
Cantle, Dr. J.
Hartigan, Dr. Wo
3-Manson, Dr. P., M.D., (Peak).
4Vernon, JY. V
Cantlie, Dr. J.
7.-Pocsnecker, L-
B-Arnhold, Karberg & Co.
9.-Hongkong and Shanghal Bank. 10-Chater and Vernon 11.-Judd, Wm., (Woodlands), 12.Daily Press,”
13-Russell & Co.
14.-E. E. A. and China Telegraph Co., Ld, Great Northern Telegraph Co. 7 15.-Central Police Station." 16-Watson, A. S., & Co., Ld. 17-Douglas Lapraik & Co. 18-Butterfield and Swire. 19.-P. & O. Steam Navigation Co. 20, Hongkong and Whampoa Dock C
21.
21-China Mail"
23-Jordan, Dr. G. P.
24-Hongkong and China Gas Co., Ld. 25.--Aberdeen Dock.
26.-Alice Memorial Hospital, 27,-Holliday, Wiss & Co, 28.-McEwen, AP
29,
đến
30-Kau Lung Tai, merchant, fervals Street. 35-Gibb, Livingston & Co.
37.-The Hongkong Hotel, Public Telephone. 33-Shing Kee, Merchant, Mercer Street... 34-Victoria Dispensary.
347—Crüfchabank, Wm.
15-Lai Chen, Merchant, Manham Street. 34-Ah You & Co., 30, Praya Central. 37-Just, H. Z.
38. Linstead & Daxia. 39-Foster, F. T. P 40The Borneo Co., Ld.
Ládamson, Kell & Co. 43.-Dodwell, F...
143Jordan, Dr. G. P., Pedder's S
44-Government House
"45—Hugbes & Eren." -
46Bellios & Co,
47.-Belilios, E R., Caine Road.
48. Do.,
Victoria Peak.
49--Carlowitz & CHA
50.—The Imports and Exports Office, Subscription to Exchange $50 per Annum. HAROLD DOWSON,
CANVAS. iwa
Agent, Hongkong,
Hongkong/9th March, 1888,
ARNHOLD KARBERG & Hongkong, 15th June, 1881,
Optional Cargo will be landed here in Hong- kong unless notice to the contrary be given before NOON, TO-DAY, the 21st instant.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 28th March, will be subject to rent..
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on MONDAY, the 2nd April, at 4 Par.
All Claims must reach us before the 4th April, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Tills of Lading will be countersigned by
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 21st March, 1882"
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP UPPINGHÀM," FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, PENANG
AND SINGAPORE. S "ONSIGNEES of Large are hereby informed
that all Goods, with the exception of Opium, are being landed at their risk, into the Godowns of the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be ontained.
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 4 P.M., TO-DAY. No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 25th instant, will be subject to rent,
All Claims against the Steamer must be. presented to the Undersigned on or before the 25th March, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been, effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents
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Hongkong, 19th March, 1888,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
STEAMSHIP " STRATHLEVEN," FROM NEW YORK AND SINGAPORE.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading -to-the-Undersigned-for-conmersignature, and-- TAKE IMMEDIÄTZ DELIVERY OF THEIR GOODS FROM ALONGSIDE.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Steamer will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense, and no Fire Insurance will be effected.
All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned immediately or they will not be recognised.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 17th March, 1888.
UNION LINE.
THE Steamship
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
·FROM LONDON, PENANG. AND
SINGAPORE.
Captain Edwards, having arrived from the above "EUPHRATES,"
Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills. of Lading to the Under- signed for countersignature, and to take imme- date delivery of their Goods from alongside.
The Steamer is berthed at Kowloon Piers and Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense and no Fire Insurance will be effected. All claims against the Steamer must be pre-. sented to the Undersigned on or before the 23rd inst., or they will not be recognised.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 16th March, 1888,
Masonic.
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CATHAY CHAPTER,
H
No. 1165.
REGULAR CONVOCATION of the
A Chapter will be held in FREEMA-
SONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY, the 26th inst., at 8.30 for 9 P. precisely,
Hongkong, 19th March, 1888.
EOTHEN MARK
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OF HONGKONG, No. 264.
REGULAR MEETING of the above
A LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS
HALL, Zetland Street, on THURSDAY, the 29th instant. at 8.30 for 9 P.M. precisely, Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.
Hongkong, 20th March, 1888.
Co be Let.
TO BE LET,
Unfurnished, with Tennis Court.
1326
Nots, with Three Bath Rooms
10. 5. Richmond Terrace, a FoUR-ROOMED
No. 6, Richmond Terrace, a SIXX ROOMED HOUSE, with Three Bath Rooms.
A New Story has just been added to the Servants' quarters of both houses.
Apply to
JOHN WILLMOTT, Hongkong Dispensary,
Hongkong, 27th January, 1888.
TO LET.
OOMS In College ChambeRS,"
ROOMS
GODOWN in ・ICK HOUBR "LAMP, lately occupied by Messes. Burierfield & SWIRE from the 1st May,
Apply to
DAVITY SASSOON, SONS & CO Ronome, 3rd February --*/8;
LIQUIDATION OF THE COMPANIA NAVIERA DE FILIPINAS.
HE LIQUIDATORS of the above Com- THE
pany have decided to pay a FIRST DIVIDEND of 15 t the Shurcho'ders, or to their legal representatives or Successors.
Payment will be made of and after the 8th Instant, on presentation of the Scrip at the Office o SK. Dù ANGEL:ORT N
Plaza de Cervantes, No. 6
(Signed)A ORTIZ,
GEO. ARMSTRONG.
Hongkong, 12th March, 1888.