1881-04-06 — Page 1

The China Mail.

VOL. XXXVII No. 5532.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL

LONDON:F. ALGAR, 11 &:12, Clement's

Lane, Lombard Street, B. C. GEORDE STREST & Co., 80, Cornhill, GORDON & GoTCH, Ludgate Circus, E.C. “Barka HANDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACOx & Co., 150 & 154, Leudenhall Street.

PARIS AND EUROPE: LEON DE ROSNY,

19, Rue Monsieur, Paris, NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 133, Nus-

Ban Street.

· AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Goroų, Mel- bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte gonorally-BEAN & BLACE, Sun Frun-

cisco,!

SINGAPORE, STRAITS,

號六月四年一十八百八千一英 Notices of Firms.

CHINA. FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

ПROM this Date, and during the Absence FROM JA, B. COUGHTRIE from the Colony, Mr. ARTHUR GEORGE STOKES has SECRETARY to the Company,

heen appointed ACTING

P. RYRIE,

Chairman, Hongkong, March 11, 1881. ap11

Mr. FRED. J. ANGIER,

PROPRIETOR,

SAYLE&LONDON AND CHINA EXPRESS,"

Co., Square, Singapore, C.. HEINZEN & Co, Manila,

CHINA :--- Macao, Mosers A. A. DE MELLO Í

& Co Swatow, CAMPREYS. & Co. Amoy, “Wisos, NICHOLLA & Co. Foochoro, HeDs & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH. Yokohama, Lave, Craw- FORD & Co.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL.......5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,....................1,800,000 Dollars.

COUET OF DIRECTORS.

Chairman A. McIVER, Esq.

Deputy Chairman-H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq.

E. R. PALIZIOs, Esq.

Hon. W.. KESWICK,

WM. REINERS, EBY,

.. H. DE O. Foxnes,

Esq.

F. D. SASSOON, Esy,

H. Horrics, Esq.

W. S. YOUNG, Exq.

CHIEF MANAGER,

Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER.

Shanghai EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London asul Corinty Bank.

ON

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate

of 2 per cent. per annum on the daily

balanco.

For Fixed Deposits:—

For S months, & per cent. per annuni.

6

1+

1:12

per cont.

5 per cent.

13

LOCAL BILLA DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial placon in Europe, Indis, Australia, America, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

No.1, Queen's Road East Hongkong, March 17, 1881,

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,

Ollices of the Corporation,

(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)

SECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH AFRIL, 1862, CAPITAL FULLY PAID-UP...,300,000. RESERVE FUND.......

......£800,000.

HEAD OFFICE-14, RUS BERGERE, PARIS.

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AGENCIES and BRANCHES at: LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO, MAREILLES, BOMBAY, HONGKONG,

CALUUTTA, HANKOW, SHANGHAI, Foocrow,

MELBOURNE.

LYONS, NANTES

LONDON BANKERS:

·THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE UNION,BANK OF LONDON.

The Hongkong Agengy receives Fixed Deposits on Terms to be ascertained on "application, grants Drafts and Credits on all parse of the World, and transacts every descrip of Banking Exchange Business.

F. G. VOUILLEMONT,

Munager, Shanghet Hongkong, May 20, 1879.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.) ·

PAID-UP CAPITAL

..£1,500,000.

DATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON-DE-

POSITS.

At 3 months' notice 3% per Annum.

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"LONDON AND CHINA TELEGDAPI;" Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, March 24, 1881.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

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AVE

Established February, 1845. HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1881.

For Sale.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

RECEIVED PER GLENORCHY" c

. ELLWOOD'S FELT HELMETS.

ELLWOOD'S FELT HATS on CoRx.

STRAW BOATING HATS

CALOUTTA FITH HATS and HELMETS.

UMBRELLAS, "Lock Ring, fold up very small,"

SUN UMBRELLAS.

COAT S.

WATER PR 0.0.F

PORTMANTEAUX, VALISES, RUG STRAPS, and DOG COLLARS.

BATH and TURKEY SPONGES.

MEERSCHAUM and BRIAR PIPES.

HAVANA and MANILA CIGARS.

TRACING CLOTH and PAPER.

DRAWING PAPER.

FANCY STATIONERY.

TEA TASTING CUPS and FOTS.

TIME GLASSES.

TIME BELLS, &c., &c, &e

NEUROTONE.

RHAPSODIA.

ZOEDONE.

Notices to Consignees.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COM-

PANY,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO AND

YOKOHAMA

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the Cont

any's Steamer CITY OF TOKIO,

from the abova Ports, are hereby informed that their Gooda aro being landed at their risk into the Company's godowns at Fast Paint, whence or from the Wharf-delivery may be obtained.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

RUSSELL & Co.,

Igents.

· Hongkong, April 1, 1881. .

FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

HE S. S. Hesperia, Captain G. PETER TH

SEN, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- BELFAST GINGER ALE and formed that their Goods are being landed

LEMONADE.

CLARETS.

MEDOC.

NUITS.

CHAMBERTIN.

Hongkong, April 1, 1881.

U.LES M UM M

CHAMPAGNE. Quarts..... ........816 per 1 doz. Case. Pints...

..$17 per 2 doz. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, February 2, 1880.

Co.'s

BURGUNDIES.

BEAUNE.

NOW READY.

PRICE, $1.00.

KELLY

AVE Just RECEIVED

H. B. C. TELEGRAPH CODES.

A great Quantity of NOVELTIES, suit-

"COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW," able for Fresente, from VIENNA, PARÍS and

BY E. H. PARKER,

Can be obtained from KELLY WAYSU at Shanghai and Hongkong, A LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, and at the China Mail. Office.

Hongkong, December 6, 1879.

WASHING BOOKS.

(In English and Chinese.) WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for this use

Wo Fadios and Gentlenest, Cart How

bo had at this Ofice.-Price, $1 each.

CHINA MAIL Office.

Auctions.

FURNITURE SALE,

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. luve

Lived instructions for Sir Jos

SMALE, Chief Justice, to Sell by Public Auction, on

TUESDAY,

the 12th April, 1881, at 2 o'clock p.nu, at his Redence, Chine Road,

The whole of his ELEGANT ENGLISH and CANTON-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE

comprising: WALNUT and MAHOGANY CHAIRS, COUCHES,

LONBON...

Noel's" Flight of the Lapwing.". Aubertin's Camoens Lusíad," 2 Vols, Halaholtz's "Popular Scientific Lec-

turca,

area.

Froude's English in Ireland."

New TAUCHNITZ NOVELS, including "ENDYMION."

"The Book of Eminent Scotchmen," Mullhall'a

"Progress of the World."

'Supernatural Religion."

Now Work on the "Slide Valva." Free Lance's "Horses and Roads."

and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence nad/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be ob tained.

HAUT TALENCE.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless MARGAUX, &c., &c., &c. notice to the contrary be given before 2

WALSH

Burgon's "Engineer'a Guido,”

Tato e "Modern Cambist for 1880." Ross's "Cured.

myip.m. To-DAY, the 2nd instant.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 7th Instant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents.

Keith Johnston's "Landy Royal Allan." "Map of World," on

roller

Do.

Do.

New FRENCH NOVELS.

Davis's “Azimuth Tables," Mossman's Japan."

A

Now Engineering and Nautical Works. Mathematical Instrumente.

A Quantity of Excellent PIANO and VOCAL MUSIC, 25 Cents each.

New PLAYING CARDS. Geikie's "Pre historia

Europe,"

A New STOCK of PURSES, CARD CASES,

Hongkong, April 2, 1881.

st

FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

THE Steamship Genfrein having arrived from the above Ports, Unsignees of Cargo by her and by the Steamship Elysia from NEW YORK, are hereby in- Ermed that their Goods-with the ex- ception of Opiumns of the Under- being landed at thoir risk into the signed, whence and/or from the WharvER

Optional Cargo

will be

forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given, before p.m. To-pay, the 2nd Instant.

Gamgee's "Domestic Animals in Health CAS MONEY CASES, WRITING for Bouts delivery may be obtained,

and Disease," 2 Vols.

Togetmeier's "Poultry Book," Ainsley's New Marine and Engineering Guides,

ENDORSING PADS.

Allen's "Engineer's Guide."

Hongkong, March 18, 1881.

To Let.

TO LET.

snd Other LEATHER GOODS. The New WHITEHALL STATIONERY, A large Stock of NEW PIPES. Royal Ulster Linen NOTE-PAPER and ENVELOPES.

New Designs in PHOTOGRAPH AL- BUMS.

Intimations

NORTH CHINA INSURANCE COM-

PANY,. ̧*

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 9th Instant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, April 2, 1881.

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FROM CALCUTTA, FENANG AND SINGAPORE.

ULLAH SIDE," PUXFOOLUM ROAD,

THE S. 8. Morny living arrived from lately occupied by Mr J. M. ARM-THE Sixth Ordinary General MEETING are hereby requested to send in their Billy the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo STRONG. And, No. 2, Old BAILEY STREET of SHAREHOLDERS in the above of Lading to the Undersigned for counter-

Apply to

Company will be Held at the HEAD OFFICE,signature, and to take immediate delivery SHANGHAE, on TUESDAY, the Twelfth of their Goods. day of April, at 2.30 p.m. The Report and Accounts for the Half-Year ending 31ating on board after thin 8th Instant will be Cargo impoding the discharge or romain- December last will be presented, Directors at once landed and stored at Consigneas'

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, April 4, 1881.

OTTOMAN, CARVED CHIFFONIERS, WALNUT TO BE LET, FURNISHED, during tlie and Auditors elveted, and Dividends for risk and expense.

TABLES, MIRRORS, CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, CRYSTAL GASACIERS, CLOCKS, ETC.

CARVED SIDE-BOARD, WHATNOT, DINING TABLE, GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, ETC.,

ETU.

IRON BEDSTRADS, with SPRING and Housx- HAIR MATTRESHER, MAHOGANY WARDROBES DRESSING TABLES, WASESTANDS, CHEVAL GLASE, KT

Book CASES, WRITING TABLES, LAW BOOKS, ETC.

Also,

A ROSEWOOD COTTAGE PIANO.

SUNDRY WINES, PLANTS in Pors.

Etc., Erv., ETC. Catalogues will be issued, and the Furni ture will be on view the day prevines to the Sale.

TEAM.-AB 1280A).

LANE, CHAWFORD & (6. Hongkong, April 4, 1881.

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PUBLIC AUCTION,

SATURDAY, the 30th April, 1881, NOON, will be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION (if not previously disposed of by Private Contract), on board the Steamer, as she now lies in Hongkong Harbour,

THE PADDLE-WHEEL RIVER STEAMER

KIN SHAN,"

of 1,381, Register Tons, built in NEW YORK U.S.A., in 1863, re-built in 1873, and extensively overhauled in 1876 and 1878.

DIMENSIONS,Length over all 944 feet, Breadth 35 4-10ths fest, Depth of Hold 11 8.10ths feet.

-11.152

DECK AKEA FOR PASSENGERS. ILI superficial feet,

300

of

CAPACITY-Under tomage deck on main deck 400 tons-700 tons measurement.

SPEED. On a working pressure of steam 20 s per square ich, 12 knots per hour; on full pressure, 15 knots,

DRAFT OF WATER-Light 6 6-12ths fest, loaded with 700 tons measurement 8 2-12ths feet.

ENGINE Vertical Beam Engine, nominal

150, P.

diameter of cyclinder Bein Current Accounts kepts on Terms which length of stroke feet. may be learnt on application.

BOILERS. Two Circular Return Fina and Tubular Boilers, constructed in 1873 to ana taa pressure of 40 lbs to the square inch. For further Particulars, apply at the Office of the HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY.

GEO. O. SCOTT,

Aeting Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Hongkong, September 4, 1879,

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INBURANCE COMPANY,

Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament. ESTABLMTEÐ 1880,

CAPTHALM

£2,000,000.

THE Undersigned, KARMIS at Hongkong for the above Company, are prepared to grant Polleies against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, or on Marchandise in the sante, at the usual Bator, anbject to a discount of 20 per

GILMAN & Co., Agenta

Cent

Hongkong, July 6, 1878

TERMS OF SALE-Cask on the fall of the hammer Purchaser to give a guarantee thatthe Steamer shall not be employed in the Canton waters, nor in the Yangtze- Kiang nor between Shanghai and Ningpo the Vessel and Appurtenances, with m faults and errors of description, to be at the Pursar' risk on the fall of the summers

By Order of the Board of Directors,

R A. na COSTAj Bestskarth

Hongkong, February 25,-1881

Mr. Andrew Wind,

**

News AgenI, &C.

P30

133, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK

is authorized to receive abscription, Advertisements, &c., for the China Mal Overland China Mail, and China Realous

Summer Months, with immediate possession, The Six-rooted BUNGALOW, With Garden, Stable and Out-houses, known as "KUBAJERN," No. 10, Albany Road.

For Particulars, apply to

CEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, April 1, 1881.

TO LET,

THE DWELLING HOUSE-No. 31,

'WELLINGTON STREET. ROOMS in CLUN CHAMBERS, Subble for Offices or Chamberk.

Hing

The DWELLING HOUSE, No. 40, PEEL STREET, below CAINE ROAD. been thoroughly Repaired.

The PREMISES, No. 5, D'AGUILAR STREET, nt present in occupation of Musare DE SOUZA & Co.; Possession 1st April

The DWELLING HOUSE, No. 30, CAINE ROAD; Possession from 1st April.

Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, March 26, 1881.*

TO LET.

N MARINE LOT NO. 65, FIRST-CLASS

GRANITE GODOWNS. Apply to

Hongkong, July 25, 1870.

G

MEYER & Co.

LET.

ODOWN STO

PRAYA EAST AND WANCHAI ROAD. For Particulars, apply to

the

year 1880 declared. By Order of the Court of Directors,

HERBERT S. MORRIS,

Secretary. Shangliae, 28th March, 1881.

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NORTH CHINA INSURANCE COM-"

PANY,

THE Transfor BOOKS of this Company Til the CLOSED for Fourteen Days preceding the date of the Meeting of Share holders, viz.: 12th April.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

HERBERT S. MORRIS,

Secretary. Shanghae, 28th March, 1881.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.. Hongkong, April 4, 1881.

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THE STEAMSHIP "JAPAN,". Captain T. 8. GARDNER, FROM-CALCUTTA, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE.

日八初月三年已辛

Shipping.

Steamers,

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS- LAND PORTS, should sufficient induerment offer, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND.)...

The Eastern and Ants tralian Steamship Co.'s Steamer

* Brisbane "ነ

will be despatched as above on THURS- DAY, the 7th April, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, March 12, 1881. ap?

DIRECT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HONGKONG AND AUSTRALIA. FOR PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COOKTOWN; TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

(Taking through Cargo and Passengers at through rates for ADELAIDE and all NEW ZEALAND PORTS.)

The Steamship

"Meath,"

Joux JOHNSON, Comdr., above on THURSDAY, the 7th Proximo, will de despatched as

at 4 p.m.

Fo-rFreight or Pussage, apply to

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, March 29, 1881. ap7

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI FIA AMOY.

(Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rutes for CHEFOO, NEWCHWANG, TIEN- TSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTSZE}

The Co.'s Steamship

"Stentor,"

Capt. J. KIRETATRICK, will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 7th Instant, st 5 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta "Hongkong, April 5, 1881,

FOR AMOY.

PHILE, SI PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON,

The 3/5 2.1.1. Gorman Bark, "Hermann,"

OESTERMANN, Moster, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co Hongkong, March 21, 1881,

FOR NEW YORK. The 41 American Ship "Gor.. Goodwie,

‣LESTER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, February 22, 1881.

FOR LONDON. The 3/9 4.1.1. American Ship

"State of Muśne,"

SMALL, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co.

Hongkong, January 22, 1881.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.

The 3/3 L.1.1. German Bark

"Livingstone," STEFFENS, Master, will load here for the above Ports, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

Hongkong, February 7, 1881.

Mails.

VOGEL & Co.

U. 8. MAIL LINE.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT. YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO.

api THE U. S. Mail Steamship CITY OF TOKIO will be despatched for San Francinon, via Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the 9th April, 1881, at 3 pm, taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe

The Steamship

"Esmeralda," Captain TALBOr, will be despatched for the above Port on FRIDAY, the 8th Inst, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 4, 1881-

FOR MANILA,

The Steamship

"Diamante,"

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Captain CULLEN, will be despatched for the above Port on FRIDAY, the 8th Inst., at 4 p.my

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 4, 1881.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)

The Spanish Steamer

*"Fancy,"

aps

Capt. GOYENECHEA, Will be despatched as above

Tahovs Steamer having arrived, Coon SATURDAY Next, the 9th Inst., at 3 requested to send in thor Bills of Lading.

signees of Cargo by her are hereby o'Clock p.m. to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediato delivery of their Goode from alongside.

Cargo impeding her discharge or rumain- ing on board after the 10th Inst., will be fanded and stored at Consignuos' risk and ap11

expenso, and no Fire Insurance will be affected.

TENDERS will be RECEIVED at this

OFFICE op till Noon of WEDNES DAY, the 20th Instant, for the REPAIR of the LIGHTER SLIP in the NAVAL YARD, according to Specification and Con- to the Undersigned ditions, which may be seen on application

The lowest or any Tender will not be necessarily accepted.

Consignees are hereby informed that any Claims may be made immediately, as none will be entertained after the 12th

Instant

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, April 4, 1881

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

BRITISH BÀRQUE “COREA,” FROM LONDON,

E. B. JOREY,

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- Nanal Storekeeper. H. M. Naval Yard,

named Vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned Hongkong, April 5, 1891.

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for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

NOTICE

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, April 4, 1881.

FOR YOKOHAMA (DIRECT.)

The Steamship

"Canton,"

J. C. JAQUES, Commdt., the 4th April, will have quick despatch for expected here on or about

the above Port

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, March 30, 1881.

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

·PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.

The Co.'s Steamship

Cass,”

Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States via Over- land Railways, to

to Havana, Trinidad, and Demeram, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America by the Company's and connecting Steamers

Through Passage Tickets

granted to England

France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers,

Froight will be received on board until 3 p.m., the 8th April. Parcel Packages will be received at the office until 5 p.m., same day; all Parcel Packages should be. marked to

in

foll; value of same to address is required,

Consular Invoices to accompany Overland Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco,

For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 9, Praya Central.

RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, March 30, 1881.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS,

་་་ ་

STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, COLOMBO, ADEN, BUEZ ISMAILIA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES;

BOMBAY, MAHE, BT, DENIE, AND

· PORT. LOUIS.

MONDAY 01881, at Noon, the Company's 8. 8. the 11th day of April,

DJEMNAH, Commandant DE BOISSEUIL BABON, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above planes.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for Loodon as well as for Marseilles, and so cepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Commandant RAPATEL, NO, Orders will be granted, until

will be despatched for

Cargo

will I be received on board until 4

Cargo impeding the discharge of the SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from p.m. Spesie and Parcels until 3 pm o Vessel will landed and stored at Con- Europe.

SIEMSSEN & Co.NITHER the Captain, the Agents, nor signées risk and expense.

Hongkong, January 21, 1881.

Intimations.

WANTED.

DOARD or LODGING by a MARRIED B Cover, Mut be Monta

Address "ALPHA," at the OrrION, QË N this Paper.

Hongkong, March 19, 1881.

THE HONGKONG TOE COMPANY, LIMITED.

TN Acordance with the Artioles of Asso

ciation, the Fint MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company.

be Held at the Orion of the Under- signed on FRIDAY, the 8th day of April

at, at 3 o'clock p.m.

be for any DEBT contracted by the Crow of the Russian Steamer Grand Due Constantin," during her stay in Hongkong Harbour.

P: J. LEMASCHEFFSKY,

Master

Hongkong, March 31, 1881.

THE LONDON & CHINA EXPRESS.

RRANGEMENTS have been made for

A delivery of the above Paren in fu- turo fifteen minutes after the arrival of the Mails at the Post Office. A Ma

ARNHOLD, KARBERO & Co.,

Agents,

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent Hongkong, April 4, 1881.

Hongkong, March 31, 1881.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. YONSIGNEES of the following Cargo U are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and take immediate delivery. An increased supply has been received This Cargo has been landed and stored at from London, and new Subscribers can be their risk and expense. supplied at one KELLY & WALSH ~

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Ex dintre AE Min parallelogram), 75 bare Sharp

Etonon, Order, from Madis M&0 40 2 Samples, Order, from

Loudon

Hongkong, April 2, 1881.

DENTAL NOTICE

JARDINE, MATHESON & DR. ROGERSNEL 96/00, 5 cales. Sugar, Order, from.

General Managers. Hongkong, March 30, 1881.

BAILOR'S HOME

sp8

NY Castrof CDYBING, BOOKE, OT the Sailor's Huae, West Point,

Parnits will be thankfully received.

Hongkong, July 20, 18,8 7

ready to RECEIVE PATIENTS

his Roous, the First-floor of the premises P (In aitare), 20 casen Vermouth, Order, Istely

occupied by the National Bank of India

Hongkong, December 7, 1880.

HE FAR BABTP T. THE LINE 4. 1878 WAB

Apply at this Oros. Hongkong, October 4, 1880.

from Marseilles.

213 (in aquate), 28/30, 3 eases Stationery,

from Marseilles.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX Agent

-Hongkong, April 4, 1881.

NOTICE,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PÂQUEBOT FOSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Co.'s Steamalip

Volga Comraandans GUERAND, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mall from Hatrope,

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent Hongkong, April 4, 1881.

UOBAN STRAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR LONDON VLA SUEZ CANAL

The Co.'s Steamship

Diomed Capt MELF. JACKSON, we will be despatched on of about the 20th Instant.

For Freight or Pasage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

·Agents.

Hongkong, April 5, 1881,

the 10th of April, 1881 (Parcels are not

to be sent on board they must be left at the Agency's Office.)

Contents and value of Pookages are ro quired.

For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.

G. px CHAMPEAUX,

Agent

Hongkong, March 29, 1881.:-

LANCASHIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

apli

(FIRE AND LIFE) CAPIKAL,-Two MILLIONS STERLING THE Undersigned are prepared to grant POLICIES Armina the Risk of ERE ON Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Goods on board Vessels and on Halls of Vesels in Harbour, at, the usual. Terms and Conditions.

Proposals for Life Assurances will be re ceived, and amitted to the Directors for their

Life

ired, protection will be granted on class Javes up to £1000 on a Single For Rates of Premiumos, forms of

pro posals or any other information, apply to ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Agentz, Hongkong di Canton Honkong January 118872