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to the agent. It would do away with the waste of time and money involved in transporting brides from one of their homes to the other, often at great inconvenience and loss. It would make the interchange of little courtesies between the families easy and frequert. But for all these advantages the Chinese do not seem to care, and the most frequent explanation of the neglect of them is that there would be the risk already mentioned. W en these two families are such as would in the ordinary course of events be likely to meet, nothing is more amusing to a foreigner than to watch the struggles which are made to avert such a catastrophe. One is reminded of some of our childhood's games, in which one party is "poisoned" and must at all hazards keep out of the way. The only differ- ence between the cases is that in the Chinese game, each party is atraid of being " poisoned," and will struggle to prevent it. There is one set of circumstances, however, in which, despite, their utmost efforts, Fate is too much both for the poisoners and the poisoned. If during the betrothal a death of an older person takes place in the family of the mother-in-law, it is generally thought necessary that the girl who is considered as zirendy "belonging" to that family) should be present and should perform the same rever ence to the coffin of the desceased as if she had been already married. She is (theoretically) their daughter why should be not come and lament like the rest * If it is possible to arrange it, however, the marriage will be hastened, in the event of a death of a person belonging to an older generation, even if a later date had been previously set.
To a foreigner, the Chinese habit of early engagements appears to have no single redeem ing feature. It hampers both families, with no apparent corresponding advantages, if indeed there are advantages of any kind. It assumes, what is far from certain, and often not at all likely, that the relative position of the two families will continue to be the same. This 'assumption contradicted by universal experi- ence. Time and change happen to all, and the insecurity of human affairs is nowhere more manilest than in the tenure of Chinese property. Families are going up and coming down all the
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JULY 15, 1890.
ment of a daughter, from the parents of the boy to those of the girl, assames for all practical purposes the aspect of a purchase, which, pure and simple, it often is. But in other pants of China we never hear of such a transaction, bui only of a dowry from the bride's family, much in the manner of Western lands at times. Vasi sums are undoubtedly squandered by the very wealthy Chinese at the weddings of their daughters, and it is a common adage that to such expenditures there is no limit. But in weddings in the ordinary walks of life, to which all but a small fraction of the people belong, the impression which will be made upon the obser vant foreigner will generally be that there is n great amount of shabby gentility, a thin veneer of display beneath which it is easy to see the real texture. The bridal chair is often itself a fit emblem of this truth. Looked at from a dis- tauce, it appears to be of the most gorgeous desrription, but on a nearer view it is frequently perceived to be a most unattractive framework covered with a gaudy set of trappings sometimes much worn and evidently the worse for wear. In some cases, there is a double framework, the outer of which can be lilted entirely off; being too clumsy to be carried into a coutyard. The inner chair can be 'carried through the narrow doors of any Chinese yard, or, if required, into The bride is no sooner the house itself. out of the chair than the process of dis- mantling the bridal-chair begins, in the in- mediate sight at all the guests, and as a matter of course. The Chinese not a victim of sentimens, and he fails to see anything incon- gruous in these proceedings. It not infrequently. happens that the resplendent garment worn by the bride is hired for the occasion, a fact of which the guests present are not likely to be ignorant. We once saw a garment of this sort, which the bride had just taken off, delivered to the beadman in charge of the bridal chair and of the accompanying paraphernalia. Upon examining it, to make sure that it was in as good condition as when it was hired, this man found, or professed to find, a grease-spot upon it, which not only attracted his attention but excited his wrath. He began to talk in foud and excited tones, waxing more and more furious other occupations to listen to the dispute. Yet the foreign spectator was probably the only person present to whom it occurred that this was an untimely and unseemly proceeding, out of harmony with the time and the circumstances, The arrival of a first baby is, in the life of a Chinese wife, a very different event from the like occurrence in the life of a wife in Occidental lands. If the child is a boy, the joy of the whole household is of course great, but if on the con- trary it is a girl, the depression of the spirits of the entire establishment is equally marked. In such a case, the young wife is often treated with coldness, and not infrequently with harshness, even if, as sometimes happens, she is not actually beaten for her lack of discretion in not producing a son. If she has had several daughters in succession, especially if she has borne no son or none which has lived, her life cannot be a pleasant one.
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NOTICE is hereby given that Shares Nos.
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sainc.
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THE SONGEI KOYAH PLANTING CO., LD
NELL of per share due 7th June.
OTICE is hereby given that unless the 1890, on shares of the above Company Nos. 716/750, 3476/3495. 2586/2655 2671/2675, 3441/3445, 41064150, 4201/4250, 4276/4285 Shanghai 4301/4310 is paid to the Hongkong Banking Corporation on or before the 31st inst. the said shares will be forfeited in accordanc
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matches should be between those who are in the same general circumstances. Disregard of this rule is "sure to bring trouble. But if early betrothals are the practice, the chances af material alteration in the condition of cach of the families are greatly increased When he is engaged the character of the by, upon which so much of a bride's happiness is to depend, has not perhaps been formed. Even if it has been formed, it is generally next to impossible for the girl's family to learn anything authentic as to what the character ii, though to all appearance it would be so easy for them to ascertain by sub-latent methods. But as a rule, it would appear that they do not concern them- selves much about the matter after the engage- mentis proposed and accepted, and at no timeda they give it a hundredth part of the investigation which it seems to us to warrant. If the boy becomes a gambler, a profligate, dissipated in any other way, there is no retreat for the family of the girl, no matter to what extremities they may be driven. Chinese violation of the most ordinary rules of prudence and common sente in the matter of the betrothal of their daughters is, to a westerner, previous to experience and observation, almost incredible.
A Chinese marriage engagement begins when the red cards have been interchanged, ratifying the agreement. These are in some districts formidable documents, almost as large as a crib blanket, and are very important as evidence in case of future trouble. It is very rare to hear of the breaking of a marriage engagement in China, though such instances do doubtless occur. In a case of this sort the card of the boy's family had been delivered' to the other family, at which point the transaction is considered to be definitely closed. But an uncle of the betrothed girl, created a disturbance and refused to allow the engagement to stand. This made the matter very serious, but as the younger brother was inflexible, there was no help for it but to send the red acceptance card back by the middleman who brought it.
This also was a delicate matter, but a Chinese is seldom at a loss for expedients, when a disagreeable thing must be done, He selected a time when all the male mem- bers of the boy's family were in the wheat-field, and then threw the card declining the match into the yard of the family of the boy, and went his way. None of the women of the family could read, and it was not until the men returned that it was discovered what the document was, The result was a law-sult of po.tentous pro- portions, in which an accusation was brought
There is a story of a certain noble English lord, who had more daughters than any other member of the aristocracy. When on the Con- tinent travelling, he walked out one day with-six of his daughters. Some one who saw bim, remarked to a companion, "Poor man," The noble lord over heard the observation, and turning to the person who made it, replied "Not so poor as you think; I bave six more at It is questionable whether any home "1 Chinese could be found who would not sympa. thise with the comment of the bystander, or who would agree with the reply of the father. Indeed, we have serious doubts whether, among all the innumerable myriads of this race, there over lived a Chinese who had twelve daughters living
at once:
It is one of the postulates of Chinese.propriety that however much a wife may continue to visit at the maternal home, (and on this point the usages in some regions are very liberal) her children must all be born at their father's house. This is a rule of such unbending tigour that a breach of it is considered a deep disgrace, and is the effort to avoid it, women will sometimes
submit to extreme inconveniences, and run the
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WITH AN UNRIVALLED STOCK OF
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KUHN & Co. respectfully thank the Residents of Ho gkang and Coast Ports for the libral patronage bitherto accorded them, and trust by carnest endeavours to merkt a continuance of their support.
It being imperative that JAPANESE and CHINESE WORKS of ART should be packed with the utmost care we have engaged an experienced Japanese packer for this purpust only,
Orders sent to our establishments in Hongkong or Yokohama will receive prompt and careful attention.
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Hongkong and Yokohama. Hongkong, 15th July, 1890.
The severe labour entailed upon Chinese women in the drudgery of caring for large families, assisting in gathering the crops, and other outside toils, and the great drafts made upon their physical vitality by bearing and nursing so many children, amply suffice to account for the nearly universally observed fact that these women grow old rapidly. A Chinese bride, handsome at the age of eighteen, will be faded at thirty, and at fifty wrinkled and ugly.
WUCHANG..
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.) There is no doubt that Wuchang is becoming one of the most important cities in China, and this only since H.E. Chang Chib-tung has been appointed Viceroy of the Hukwang provinces, bringing over all the vast projects which were originally conceived for Canton,
The first by rank of importance of the projects which will be carrid out at Wuchang is the erection of a large and complete smelting på nt
for iron and steel It is almost needless to note here that the principal object of these works will be the manufacturing of the required quantities of steel rails for the construction of the first Chinese railways.. It is intended to have these works erected near Wuchang, though it appears that some difficulties are experienced in fading a spitable, place. The plant, machinery and apparatus have all been ordered some time ago from a large English firm, and part of it is expected to arrive pretty soon, so that there will supplies, It has always been stated that the Hukwang provinces are very rich in iron ores and fuel which can be shipped very easily.
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DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATÓW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
HE Company's Steamship
ΤΗΣ
" HAIPHONG," Captain Harris, will be despatched for the above Ports, on THURSDAY, the 17th July, at 11 AM.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managerą. Hongkong, 15th July, 1890.
FOR BANGKOK.
THE Steamship
"SINGAPORE,"
HALL, Zetland Street, TO-MORROW, the 16th inst.. at 8.30 for 9 P.M. precisely. Hongkong, Bth July, 1890,
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W. S. MARTEN,
ARTISTIC DECORATOR,
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AND
HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENT, 2, DUDDELL STREET,
HONGKONG. Hang'ang, 6th April, 1800
374
TO LET UNFURNISHED, From August 1SL. 【WO GOOD ROOMS, with Bath Room, in Two Cone RODMRent moderate,
Splendid View of the Harbour,
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.
W. S. MARTEN,' 2, Duddell Street.
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Hongkong, 7th March, 1800,
THE BOA VISTA, BISHOP'S BAY, MACAO,
1387
1048 HIS House, situated on the Const in one of the best and healthiest parts of Macao and commanding an admirable view facing the South, will be OPENED as an HOTEL on the 1st July next.
Captain Charles Stenham, will be despatched for the above Port, on MONDAY, the 2181 July,
For Freight or Passage, apply to at 4 P.M.
CHAN SENG HONG,
Bonham Strand. Hongkong, 15th July, 1890
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STEAM FOR
Every comfort will be provided for visitors with excellent cuisine and choice Wines,
Hot, Cold, Shower and Sea Water Baths,
Reading Rooms, and well supplied Bar, Large and well Ventilated Dining, Billiard, and
A small dairy is attached to the premises.
MRS. MARIA B. DOS REMEDIOS,
Proprietress.. -Macao, 28th June, 1890.
HING KEE HOTEL, MĄCAO. THE above establishment has
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SOCIETE FRANCAISE DES HOUILLERES
DE TOURANE.
* HAREHOLDERS are hereby informed that the SECOND CALL. of 831.25 per Share will be payable on or before the 15th August, 1890, at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
By Orders of the Directors,
Haiphong, 12th June, 1840.
L SUIDTER, Secretary,
NOTICE.
1916
have been appointed SOLE AGENTS at
Hongkong, for the Société Francaise der MESSRS, ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Houillères de Touranc.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Hongkong, 16th June, 1890,
L SUIDTER, Secretary.
THE SHAMEEN HOTEL
RRITISH CONCESSION, CANTON. "THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, admirably situated within a few minutes walk of the * River Steamer Wharves,' is now open to receiva Visitors.
THIS
The Ded-rooms are cool, airy and comfortably furnished, and the spacious Dining Room, Sitting Rooms, and accommodation generally will be found equal to the best Hotels in the Far East.
The Table D'Hôte is supplied with every luxury in season, and the cuisine is in experi enced hands.
Wines, Spirits, Malt Liquors, etc., of the best quality only.
C. BOND,
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Manager.
Hongkong, 14th July, 18qa
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HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.. THE Forty-eighth Ordinary Half-yearly
T MEETING SHAREHOLDERS in
the Company, will be held at the Office of the Company, No. 18. Bank Buildings, Queca's Road Central, on FRIDAY, the 1st August, at 12 o'clock at Noon, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors together with a State ment of Account, declaring a Dividend, and electing Directors and Auditors.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company ,will be CLOSED from 19th July to 1st August, inclusive.
T. ARNOLD, Secretary.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Hongkong, 14th July, 1890,
Co be Let.
TO LET.
No 3, MORRISON HILL
Immediate entry... Apply to
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G. C. ANDERSON, 13, Praya Central.
Hongkong, zzud April, 1890-
TO LET.
A HOUSE IN WEST TERRACE.
Immediate Entry. Apply to
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G. C. ANDERSON, 13, Praya Central.
Hongkong, 3rd May, 1890.
TO LET...
Offico.
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NE LARGE ROOM on the Ground Floor of 13, Praya Central. Suitable for an
Apply to
G. C. ANDERSON, 13, Praya Central. Hongkong, 28th March, 1890.
TO LET. TWO FLOORS of HOUSE No. 8, Stanley
Street.
Apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, roth July, 1890.
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against both the father of the girl and against event has happened, it is customary for the be no further delay in the starting, As for the SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, REMOVED to a better and larger House
the middleman. This case was finally adjusted by a money payment. The delivery of the red cards is, as we have remarked, the beginning of the engagement, the culmination being the ariyal of the bride in her chair at the home of her husband. The date of this event is wholly dependent upon the pleasure of the boy's family. Whatever accessories the wedding may have,
Different rumours are aflat in Hankow con- cerning the railway question and more especially the Hankow-Peking line. Some people say that the north-eastern section will be first constructed, but it is generally believed that nothing serious has demonstrated the possibility of making rails in China with Chinese labour and Chinese materials. Till now the first journeying and surveying of the line has not yet been com menced.
ISMAILIA. PORT SAID, 'MALTA, GIBRALTAR, MARSEILLES, BRIN. DISI, TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON! ALSO
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA AND AUSTRALIA.
the arrival of the bride is the de facto Chinese one that, if a married daughter and her will be undertaken before the Hupeh Viceroy N.B.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN UN THROUGH
most serious risks, not frequently, it is said, meeting in consequence with painful and humi- liating accidents. To the Occidental question as to the reason for this powerful prejudice against a confinement at a mother's home, the Chinese are able to give no better reply than an affirmation that if such an event should happen, the mother's family may be expected to become very poor. This superstition is so strong that in some localities, if such an family of the husband to harness a team to plough, and proceeding to the home of the girl's parents, plough up their courtyard. The son in-law must also cook a kettle full of millel or rice for his mother-in-law, by which means the dire extremity of poverty may be avoided. Perhaps, after all, the Idea at the bottom of these singular performances is merely the thoroughly completion of the contract. This becomes children are to come upon her mother's family evident in the case of second marriages, where for their support, poverty will be the certain there is often, and even proverbially, no result, a view which has in it some reason. ceremony of any sort which must be observed. There is the highest Chinese classical au- The Chinese imperial calendar designates the thority for the proposition that if a mother days which are the most felicitous for weddings, is really anxious to do the best which she can and it constantly happens that on these part for her infant, although she may not succeed cular days there will he what the Chinese term perfectly she will not come far short of success. "red festivitica" in almost every village. The There is equally trustworthy Occidental medical same bridal sedan-chair may be used many authority for the statement that as applied times. In regions where it is the custom to have to Chinese women this proposition is a gross all weddings in the forenoon, second marriages error. Undoubtedly superstition directly or are put off until the afternoon, or even postponed indirectly destroys the lives of many Chinese until the evening, marking their minor import children. But this cause, which is com That the only essential feature of a plex in its operations, is probably much less auce, Chinese wedding is the delivery of the bride at efficient for evil than the utter lack, on the part her husband's home, is strikingly shown in those of the parents of the instinct of conformity to the most obylops of Nature's laws, Nuising not very uncommon instances in which a Chinese is married without himself being present at all. children, as well as those a little larger and It is usually considered a very ill omen to allowed to eat almost any article of food at the date set for a wedding, especially to random, to swallow pieces of raw sweet potatoes, change postpone it. Yet it sometimes happens that the and lumips, to suck the tobacco-pipe of young, man is at a distance from bore, and fails their grandfather, and in general to have to return in time. Or the bridegroom may be a whatever they want. As the earliest age, they and find that the date of an important are subject t the most violent alternation of heat examination coincides with the day set for his and cold, are carried abroad bare-headed and wedding lasach a case he will probably choose are often suddenly chilled, sometimes fatally, #business before pleasure" and the bride will A very large percentage of Chinese Infants be taken delivery of" by older members af must die in their first year, not infrequently his family, without disturbing his own literary from fits, the causes of which are sufficiently obvious to foreigners who know the carelessness with which Chinese children are handed. We have known a Chinese mother, in a moment of dissatisfaction, to throw her young and. naked infant out of doors into a now-bank, Another cut off one of her baby's fingers with a pair of dull shears, to save it from fitspand was rewarded by seeing it dlo in con- rulsions. Such a practice is said to be not uncommon. "Who would have supposed that it would bave done so?" her mother remarked to a foreigner. But even if the young mother were
ambitions.
Of the details of Chinese weddings we do not intend to speak. There are wide variations, of usage in almost all particulars, though the general plan in doubtless much the same. The variations appertain, not to, the ceremonies of the wedding alone, but to all the proceedings from beginning to end. It is supposed that the explanation of the singular and sometimes apparently unaccountable variation in these and other usages, found all over China, may be due to the persistent survival of customs which have
been handed down from the time of the Divided Kingdom. But very considerable differences in usage are to be met with in regions not far apart, of different-kingdoms-The saying runs, "Customs, vary every ten H," which seems at
times to be a literal truth,
In the south of China, sis we have already remarked, the transfer of money at the engage
We have known occasional Instacos in which a beirathed gamot required to attend the funeral of her future father-in law or mother-in-law, a crying ordeal which she suit be glad to scapa Samattas wban alis does attend, ake marely knees to the colla, but does not "Iement,"”. for venge la le phils, as in ether particulars, very spricious,
BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVȚA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, Marseilles, Trieste, Ham- BURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON, SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT FLYMOUTH. HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM TAMATIO
COMPANY'S Steamship MALWA Captain W. J. Nautes, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON VIA BOMBAY SUEZ CANAL,
A very large cotton factory of the most im. proved English pattern will be built very soon on the right bank of the Yangtare, at a short distance from the south gate of the city. The construction of the buildings bas begun, a part of the machinery has been landed, and an engineer, Mr. Dickinson, arrived at Wuchang same time ago to superintend the construction on THURSDAY, the 24th July, at Noon. of the factory, which in full working order will have no less than 20,000 spindles in operation.
The last but not least of Chang Chihtung's projects is the building of small-arm and gun factories, which are also conceived on a very large scale free machinery for which has been ordered from Germany.
The Viceroy is indefatigable in working at the execution of all these projects, which certainly require a good deal of trouble and attention. He receives, however, the most zealous and intelli gent assistance from H. E. Tsai Taolai, the Director of the Board of Works, who bas under his direct command a foreign technical staff of five engineers, a chemist, and a foreman. This has been increased recently, the Inspector, General of Mines, M. Bralye, having been c'etaired in Hupeh, where he will pot as Chief Engineer,
It is to be hoped for the sake and future of China that these very serious efforts on the way of progress will be rewarded, and that Viceroy Chang, who deserves a good deal of praise for his enterprising schemes, will be able to carry them out to the best advantage.—M" C, Dally News,
SCOTT Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites, is a combination of two most endowed with the best of Judgment, it would still valuable remedies, in a palatable and easily be impossible for her to secure proper cave for digested from, having great healing and streng ter children, for the reason that she is herself thening properties, most valuable la Consump only a child and in her management of her on and wasting diseases. Read the following: children, as in other affairs, is wholly subject to have found Scott's Emulsion of great benchit the dictation of her mother-in-law, as well as to in the-treatment of phthisical and scrofalous the caprices of a platoon of Chinese courtyards disses the sismatch removing the great &c, with whom nearly all upset the stomach-thus
difficulty experienced in the administration of the plain oilD. P. KENNA, L. R.C.S., Surgeon, St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin. Any Chemist can supply it.-A. 8. Watson & Co. (Lid.), agents In Hongkong and China-[Advt,
GWAII,
A Chinese woman whose parents are living, 1 constantly referred to not only a "git" but ka, as unmarried gif Many), although she may be bersalf the mother pihali a dopen
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Cargo will be received on board until 4 PM. Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Office wat 4 on the day before sailing,
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be transhipped at Colombo: General Cargo for London will be conveyed via Bombay without transhipment, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct route via Colombo, Tea will be sent either ria. Bombay gr
For further particulars regarding FREIGHT and Colombo according to arrangement, PASSAUR apply to the PENINSULAR & GRIENTAL SAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong
kong.
The Contents and Value of Packages are quired to be declared prior to shinmest,
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Ellis of Lading
This Steamer takes Cargo and Passengers for Marseilles.
E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent,
P. & 0.8. N. Co.'s Office,
· Hongkong, 15th July, 1800
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY Co., LIMITED.
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eating 30th June, 1890, will be payable on the 23rd Inst., on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtained on application at the Company's Office, No. 5, Queen's Road Central.
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on Praya Grande Central,
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Macao, 8th July, 1899.
I HING KEE, Proprietor.
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MERCANTILE MARINE
BRITISFICERS ASSOCIATION OF
HONGKONG,
This Association is formed for :-- L-The purpose of counteracting influences that are, and for a very long time have been, acting against the interests of officers of the British Mercantile 'Marine,
IL-To watch over and guard the interests of
its members,
To maintain the proper dignity of the pro-
fession. don will be held at 8.30 P., overy TUESDAY N.B.-PUBLIC MEETINGS of this Associa
and FRIDAY, at No. 2, HIGH STREET-the temporary quarters-until further notice.
All Masters and Officers are cordially invited to join.
By direction of the Committee,
Hongkong, 28th May, 1890,
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TO LET.
21 and 35, ELGIN ROAD, behind the Old Union Church.
Apply to
Hongkong, 19th Junë, 1890.
TO BE LET, Just below Peak Flagstaff.
LODGE-FURNISHED.
ACHEE & Co., 17, Queen's Road Central.
BAHAR
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'Apply to
HUGHES & EZRA
[632 Hongkong, 17th April, 1890
TO LET.
FIRST FLOOR of HOUSE, 15, Praya
Central 2ND FLOOR of. HOUSE, No. 64. Queen's Road Central.
Apply to
LAI HING & Co. No. 153, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1890.
[469
TO LET, Possession from 1st June next..
NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, HOUSE No 22, ELGIN TERRACE.
A
LIMITED.
DIVIDEND for the half year ending 31st
Apply to
March has been declared at the rate of
J. SAMUEL, No. 24, Elgin Terrace, Hongkong, 7th May, 1890,
TO LET.
1-727
per Annum, Coupons (11) attached to Gold may and Dividends on Silver Share War basissed locally will be
Branch Office, pald on and after 16th July, at the Hongkong NO, 9, SEYMOUR TERRACE,
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR, Manager.
Hongkong, 12th July, 1890.
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THE PEAK HOTEL AND TRADING COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. TOTICE is hereby given that the SECOND CALL of $1K (Fifteen Dollars) per Share
No
in the above Company is hereby made and is payable at the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking. Corporation, on or before July 17th, 1890.
Interest at the rate of taper cent per Annum
No. 4, OLD BAILEY STREET. OFFICES and CHAMBERS in Connaught House, Queen's Road Central
No. 7. SEYMOUR TERRACE.
No. 13, SEYMOUR TERRACE.
Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.
[13 Hongkong, 4th July, 1890.
TO LET,
With Immediate Possession. ROUND-FLOOR No. 1, Blua Buildinga..
2ND FLOOR No. 2, Blue Buildings. 1ST FLOOR No. 3, Blue Buildings. Apply to mo
THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
mydata& AGENCY Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 1st July, 1800,
1988
N INTERIM DIVIDEND at the rate of 8 | will be charged on all Calls overdue.
per cent, per annum for the six months.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
J. WHEELEY, Secretary, Hongkong, 16th June, 1890. ›› CAPTAIN GEORGE TAYLOR, INLAND SEA and JAPAN COAST PILOT TWO COMMODIOUS HOUSES in Carlton
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 20th to the 22nd July, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
RAB. ALLEN, Acting Secretary, Hongkong, 15th July, 1890,
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Telegraphic Address:
Hongkong, th April, 1890,
POWERS,
Nagasaki,
TO LET.
Terraco, Queen's East. Rent moderate.
Apply to
* G. R. LAMMERT
Hongkong, at July, 1890.