MAILS EXPECTED,
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
The P. and O. steamer Miripore, with the west English mail, left Singapore at 4.2, on the 27th August, and may be expected on the 1st September.
PACIFIC AMERICAN MAIL.
The Pacific Mail steamer City of Tokio, with the American mail of the 6th August, arrived at Yokohama on the 27th August, and is due here on or about the 3rd September.
INDIAN MAIL.
The direct steamer, with the next Indian mail, left Calcutta on the morning of the 18th August, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 3rd September.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
The Cosens Steamship Company's steamer Diored left Singapore on the evening of the 5th August, and may be expected on the 1st September.
The steamer Nianlangu left Blangupora on the 27th August, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 3rd September.
The steamer Loudoun Castle left Singapore on the 29th August, and may be expected to arrive here on or about the 4th September.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
The authorised List of Mails issued in connection with this paper is the one published twice each day in our Extra, which is always sent to a much later hour than that given below.
A MAIL WILL
For Shanghai.—Per Glenogle, to-day, the 30th instant, at 3.30 P.M.
For Bangkok.—Per Tientsin, to-day, the 30th instant, at P.M.
For Yokohama.—Per Sinter, to-day, the 30th instant, at 4.30 P.M.
For Fuzhou, Amoy, and Foochow.—Per Kwanghing, to-morrow, the 31st instant, at 11.30 A.M.
For Manila.—Per Pampay, to-morrow, the 31st instant, at 3 P.M.
For Batavia.—Per Fortyen, on Thursday, the 1st proximo, at 4.30 P.M.
Published at Yokohama.—Per Mutarera, on Friday, the 2nd proximo, at 5 P.M.
For Aden and Suez.—Per Takusaga Maru, on Friday, the 2nd proximo, at 5 P.M.
The Postal Guide published in 1870 being now somewhat out of date, a revised issue is printed in the Chronicle every fortnight, which supersedes all previous editions.
No responsibility can be accepted in this Department for incorrect replies to verbal enquiries, or to notes addressed to subordinate officers. The staff told off to sell stamps should not usually be relied upon to give correct information. The Postal Guide is the standard on which reliance may be placed.
MAILS BY U.S. PACKET.
The United States Mail Packet "Oceanic" will depart on WEDNESDAY, the 31st instant, with Mails for Japan, Formosa, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows:
2.15 P.M. Registry of Letters closes.
2.30 P.M. Post Office closes, except for Late Letters.
Letters for foreign countries may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.
Correspondence for the Non-Union West Indies must be sent by this route.
MAILS BY P. AND O. BRITISH PACKET.
The British steamer Packet "Andona" will sail on THURSDAY, the 1st September, with Mails to and through Brindisi, to Naples, Malta, and Gibraltar.
This is the best opportunity for forwarding correspondence to Mauritius.
N.B. This Packet carries no mails for the Australian Colonies.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.
The French Contract Packet "Oxus" will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 1st September, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, via Naples; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Labuan, the Australasian Colonies, Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
COURTS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS.
THE ENGLISH MAIL.—DAY BEFORE DEPARTURE.
3 P.M. Money Order Office closes.
3 P.M. Posts close, except the night box, which will always be open out of office hours.
DAY OF DEPARTURE.
7 A.M. Post Office opens.
10.30 A.M. Registry of Letters closes. Posting of all printed matter and packets closes, except for Late Letters.
11 A.M. Letters may be posted with Late Fee of 10 cents until 11.00 A.M., when the Post Office closes entirely.
11.40 A.M. Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with Late Fee of 10 cents until the time of departure.
CONCESSIONS AS TO SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' LETTERS.
1.—Persons in H.M. Army or Navy, Non-commissioned Officers (Sergeants and Superintending or First Class) or School-mistresses may send correspondence letters to the United Kingdom via Brindisi or via Naples at the rate of one halfpenny (regardless of weight), which may be prepaid either in Imperial or in Hongkong stamps.
2.—The same privileges apply to officers as above described.
3.—All such letters prepaid at the rate of two cents (four pence) will be forwarded to or from the United Kingdom by private steamers and not by the mail packets.
4.—Private steamers leave Hongkong for London about every ten days.
5.—The letters must not exceed half an ounce.
No handkerchiefs, jewellery, &c., can be sent, even with the covers open.
6.—If from a Soldier or Sailor, his class and description must be stated in full on the letter, the cover of which must be signed by the Commanding Officer, with name of regiment, ship, &c., in full.
—If to a Soldier or Sailor, his class and description with name of regiment, ship, &c., must be stated in full.
—Soldiers and Sailors have no privileges with regard to books or papers, nor can these be prepaid with foreign postal stamps.
LETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES BY SAILING SHIP.
When it is desired to forward letters to the United States by a sailing ship which is not notified as carrying a mail, it is only necessary to pass the letters in the ordinary way, marked with the name of the ship, and prepaid 10 cents per half ounce as usual. The Post Office then undertakes the duty of obtaining notice of departure and despatching the correspondence.
It is requested that the letters be posted if possible at least one day before the date fixed for sailing.
TEA MUSTERS.
Persons who send Mustard of Tea through the Post in this country are requested to have them made flat or square instead of round, as it is quite impossible to pack round tins securely in the mail bags.
Printed and Published by N. Chalmers, Wyndham Street, Hongkong.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.
No. 7490.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
August 28, Somata, British bark, 710, L. from London 21st May, General.
August 28, Tientsin, Chinese steamer, 315, F., from Pakhoi 23rd August, and Macao 28th, General.—C.M.S.N. Co.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
Incorporated 7th June, 1848.
NOTICES OF FIRMS.
NOTICE.
FENWICK, MORRISON & Co., Hongkong, 15th May, 1881.
CAPITAL PAID-UP $200,000.
RESERVE FUND $60,000.
The business will be carried on as heretofore by the remaining partners, M. Crowe.
HEAD OFFICE—14, Rue Bergère, PARIS.
AGENCIES AND BRANCHES AT:
LYON, BOURBON, MARSEILLES, SINGAPORE 22nd August, General.
CLEARANCES.
AT THE HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE.
Oaklands, British steamer, for Saigon.
Laurel, British bark, for Singapore.
Atalanta, British steamer, for Shanghai.
Tientsin, British steamer, for Shanghai.
Rajanathawuhur, British steamer, for Bangkok.
DEPARTURES.
August 29, Moxart, German bark, for Tientsin.
BANKERS:
Bank of England.
The Union Bank of London.
Messrs. C. J. Hambro & Son.
The Hongkong Agency now fixes Deposits on Terms to be arranged on application, grants Drafts and Credits on all parts of the world, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business.
F. SCHWEBLIN, Agent, Hongkong, 12th April, 1881.
NOTICE.
MR. J. J. dos Remedios is admitted to our Firm for Settlement.
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.
With effect from July, 1881.
REISS & Co.,
1317.
This Day Opened a BRANCH Office of our Firm in Hongkong (Takaw and Trivandrum).
DINCKS & Co.,
Swatow, 3rd July, 1881.
TO BE LET.
TO LET.
1356.
August 29, Decres, British steamer, for Manila.
TO LET.
Apply to ED. CHASTEN & Co., Hongkong, 5th July, 1881.
TO LET.
FIRST FLOOR OF HOUSE No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD, suitable for Offices.
For Particulars, apply to T. G. GLOVER, No. 1, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, 7th July, 1881.
PUBLIC AUCTION & ENGLISH-HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Undersigned has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, the 2nd September, 1881, at 3.30 P.M., Residence of A. G. Lewis, Esq., No. 39, Queen's Road Central, the whole of his ENGLISH and CANTON-WARE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
Comprising English-made Mahogany Wardrobe, English-made Walnut Drawing-room Suite, &c.
Catalogues will be sent gratis to Families on application.
Taxes to be paid by Purchaser.
C. R. LAMMELST, Auctioneer, Hongkong, 20th August, 1881.
INSURANCES.
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents to the above Company, are prepared to INSURE against FIRE as Current Rates.
COARE, LIND & Canton, 18th August, 1881.
TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are prepared to INSURE against FIRE.
TH. KOFFLER, Hongkong, 4th August, 1881.
TO LET.
No. 2, OLD BANK STREET.
No. 6, PEDDER'S HILL.
No. 1, Skywos.
Apply to DAVID SASSON, SONS & Co., Hongkong, 19th July, 1881.
TO LET.
FIRMSEN & Co.,
Agents.
Apukang, 16th November, 1879.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
The Undersigned, as Agents for the above Company, are prepared from this date to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE.
Apply to WING KEE, Commission Buildings or Hongkong Bank, Hongkong, 2nd January, 1881.
TO LET.
COMMERCIAL HOUSE, West Point, with GODOWNS and STORAGE, Central, Waterside, with new landing stage.
Very suitable for the occupation of a Merchant or Trader.
Also, a Small GRANITE GODOWN.
Apply to J. B. CRAWFORD, Esq., Hongkong, 16th August, 1881.
INTIMATIONS.
August 28, the Eclipse between 4 and 5 P.M., No. 2, Queen's Terrace, showed strong N. to S.W. winds with heavy sudden shifts, fine bright sunshine, and bad strong N.E. trades.
SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
15, Rames, British steamer, from Bangkok.
15, Normandy, British steamer, from Saigon.
15, Ganyao, British steamer, from Deli.
15, Vadera, British bark, from Sandakan.
16, Vider, British steamer, from Pakhu.
16, Cosseris, British brig, from Bangkok.
15, V. Prior, Dutch steamer, from Cheribon.
16, May Flower, British steamer, from Malacca.
16, Cleator, British schooner, from Labuan.
16, Bay, Belgian steamer, from Samarang.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
The DIVIDEND declared for the Half-Year ending 30th June last, at the Rate of 23/4 per cent (One Pound and 3/4 Sterling) per Share of $125, is PAYABLE on WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant, at the Bank of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
By Order of the Court of Directors.
T. JACKSON, Chief Manager, Hongkong, 16th August, 1881.
DEPARTURES.
16, August, Norwegian steamer, for Bangkok.
15, Teirmastus, British steamer, for Saigon.
16, Gangmade, British steamer, for Deli.
17, May Flower, British steamer, for Malacca.
17, Glencoe, British steamer, for Hongkong.
17, Choang H. Kiam, British steamer, for Hongkong.
17, Sie, British steamer, for Malacca.
18, Larios, British steamer, for London.
18, Makts, British steamer, for Moulmein.
18, Rajpootan, British steamer, for Calcutta.
18, G. G. v. Lashberg, Dutch steamer, for Batavia.
18, Rames, Sarawak steamer, for Hongkong.
18, Bylgia, German bark, for Chefoo.
18, Banca, British steamer, for Cheribon.
SHARP, TOLER, AND JOHNSON, Hongkong, 1st August, 1881.
TO LET.
GODOWNS (to be LET).
Apply to MEYER & Co., Hongkong, 3rd March, 1881.
TO LET.
GODOWN situated on MARINE Lot No. 12.
Apply to TURNER & Co., Hongkong, 9th June, 1881.
TO LET.
PREMISES MEN'S ROOMS CENTRAL, now in occupation of Messrs. Deis & Co. and R. Caruso, adjoining Messrs. McGregor, Fraser & Co's.
Possession on 1st September.
Apply to LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Hongkong, 29th August, 1881.
TO LET.
ROOM IN EXCHANGE BUILDING, 20, GIN ST., containing 3 Rooms, and enjoying a good view of the harbour.
Water laid on.
Apply to The General Agents, with the approval of the Conventing Committee.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents, Hongkong, 24th July, 1881.
NOTICE.
The undersigned have been appointed Sole Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & B. Task, London.
DIRHAM.
Apply to MEYER & Co., Hongkong, 15th August, 1881.
ALGAR AND COMPANY, HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS.
BROWN, JONES & Co., UNDERTAKERS, MOURNING STATIONERY, MONUMENTS MANUFACTURERS.
9, HOLLY WOOD ROAD.
JAPAN GAZETTE.
YOSHIYA.
Agents appointed in Hongkong and South China for the Japan Gazette, Japan Gazette Summary, and Hong List.
Orders for Subscriptions and Advertisements will be received at this Office.
16, Tengkung Daily Press Office.
RECORD of AMERICAN and FOREIGN SHIPPING.
Agents, ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Hongkong, 4th September, 1879.
POSITIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
30 per cent. of Gross Receipts deposited with Government Trustees specifically to meet Claims under Policies.
ASSURANCES GRANTED on advantageous terms.
Apply to RONAED SCHELLHASS & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 1st January, 1881.
FOOD.
ARNOLD KARBERG & Co., CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
A. TONG, PHOTOGRAPHER.
A. CHUNG NGOL SAN, appointed to E. & A. N. Co.—Chinese Daily Press.
THE CHINA MAIL.
It is the best medium for Advertising among the Ports.
It has been established upwards of TWELVE YEARS, and enjoys the largest circulation of any Chinese paper in the Southern Ports of China.
It is carefully edited by an experienced European Editor, and contains FULL and EARLY Commercial Intelligence.
AUCTION SALES.
Terms for Advertising can be obtained at the Office, Wyndham Street, Hongkong; or from the different Agents.
Hongkong, 5th January, 1877.
D. K. GRUPPEn boide.
THE COMMERCIAL JOURNAL for CHINA, JAPAN, &c., Published in the Office of the Anglo-Chinese Daily Press on the Morning of the Departure of an English Mail.
Contains the LATEST AND FULLERT TRADE INTELLIGENCE, REPORTS of MEETINGS of COMPANIES, THE LATEST TELEGRAMS, together with the POLITICAL and GENERAL NEWS of the Far East.
The Trade Report has large circulation in Hongkong, the Ports of China and Japan, the Philippines, Straits Settlements, &c.
Hongkong, 5th October, 1877.
No. 170.
MINUTE.
30th August, 1881.
Sir. J. P. Hennessy.
Mr. Wingfield.
Mr. Bramston.
Mr. Heade.
Mr. Herbert.
Countney.
Mr. Cathy.
Lord Kimberley.
Dec. 9th, 1881.
I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 136, of the 30th August, forwarding the Estimates for 1882.
And also of your despatch No. 4, of the 2nd September, forwarding the usual returns connected with the Estimates.
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