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The China Mail.

Fo XXXVII No 5747.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON-F ALOAR, 11 & 12, Cement's

Zw, Lombard Street, E. 0. Gronar STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill GORDON & Goron, Ludgate Circus, E.0. Bas HENDY & Co., 37, Walbrook, EC. SAMUEL DEACON &Co., 160. 164,

Leadenhall Strent. ": " PARIS AND EUROPE GALLIER & PRINUE, 36, Rue Lafayette, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 193, Nás-

van Street.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel bourne and Syriney,

號四十月二十年一十八百A千一英

For Sale.

J. NOBLE,

GOLDSMITH & JEWELLER,

BG to intimate that be In JUST

RECEIVED & VERY FINE SELECTION JEWELLERY in the Latest I signa

and Highest Chise of Workmanshljs.

Established

bruary

1845

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1881.

For Sale.

CHRISTMAS 1881. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

TABLE DELICACIES AND FANOY ARTICLES

PRESENT SEASON is now Complete and Randy, for

SUITES in ULAKONDA, RUMES, SAPUR STOCK PHIRES, and PEARLS; BROOCHES, PEND AFTS, LOCKETS, EARRINGS, GENT PINS and STUDS.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports: A Specially Selected AssonTMENT of GEM genorally —BBAN & BLACK, San Frans RINGS, of quality, style, fish and excel-

lence of design, `*

cise.

SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c. --SAYLE&

SILVER and ELECTRO PLATE. Co., Houare, Singapore., C. Herozy & Co, Manila.

DRAWING and, DINING-BOOM CLOCKS. CHINA-Macon, Messry A. A. DE MELLO CARRIAGE CLOCKS, MORDAN'S Gorin & Co. Swatow, CAMPBELL & Cand SILVER PENCIL CASES, OPERA and Ay, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Four, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, FIELD GLASSES, CHRISTENING LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY PRESENTS, &c. & WALSH. You came back, CHẤT

FORD & Co.

Banks.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,

(Incorporated by Royal (harter.)

PAID-UP CAPITAL...........

£1,500,000

ATES or INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE RATES

PORIT8

At 3 months' notice 3% por Annam..

6 12

4%

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+

Termas which

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Current Accounts kopts

may be learnt in application,

GRO. O. SCOTT,

Acting Manuger

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Hongkong, September 4, 1879..

8, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG,

Hongkong, December 10, 1881.

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ANE, CRAWFORD & Oo.

ARE PLETARED TO SUPPLY LANTERNS,

CANDLES,

tc., &c., & for the purpose of the Illumination.

ORDERS must please be given before SATURDAY, 3rd December.

Hongkong, November 20, 1881.

FOR SALE.

THIS SHAKEN'S FIGS,

INSPECTION,

PLUM PUDDINGS, MINCEMEAT, CHRISTMAS CAKES, FANCY BISCUITS, FRUITS in NOTEAU, SYRUP or BRANDY, CRYSTALIZED and METZ FRUITS, ASSORTED CANDIED PEELS MUSCATEL RAISINS and JORDAN ALMONDS, FRENCH PLUMS, FRENCH PATÉ DE FOIE GRAS, ASSORTED PATÉS, OX TONGUES COLLARED, SPICED and SMOKED; ANCHOVEY PASTE, POTTED MEATS and GAME, RUSSIAN CAVIARE, FRENCH TRUFFLES, &c., &e

JAMS, JELLIES, &o.

JELLY,

PRIME STILTON CHEESE AND YORK HAMS. FANCY SWEETS AND CHOCOLATES.

All the Nowest THINGS in COSAQUES :-RURAL DELIGHT, YR OLD ENGLINT, ESTHETIC QUITE TOO UTTERLY CONSUMMATE, WHO WILL SAY YET COURT, and.. LIVERPOOL COSTUMUS, MATHIMINY, FAMILY, ROMEO and JULIET, DUBIAN EXHIBITION of O MASTIES, CAPTIVATING, CLASSICAL, MAGIC ROSES, WREATHS, FLOWERS, &, &c

TOYS in Great Variety.

PHOTO. FRAMES, a Largo.and New ASSORTMENT of ALBUMS, DRESSING CASES, WORK BOXES, GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF SETS, FANCY BAGS, PERFUME CASES, BLOTTING CASES, CIGAR CASES, POCKET BOOKS, PURSES, ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS, NEW FLOWER VASES, CARD TRAYS, JEWELLERY CASES, WATCH STANDS, &c., &u

MENU and GUEST CARDS in New Dosigus.

CHRISTMAS and BIRTHDAY CARDS. NEW CORRESPONDENCE CARDS and TINTED PAPER in Fancy Boxes.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!

BIRTHDAY and PRESENTATION BOOKS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, December 5, 1881.

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direct from Smyrnp. LANE, CRAWFORD. & Co, Hongkong, November 24, 1881.

FOR SALE.

ULES

Quarta Pints..

→ HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING"

CORPORATION...

PAID-OF CAPITAL,

RESERVE FUND

5,000,000 Dellaisi 1,900,000 Dollar

Cayer OF DIRECTONÁ... Chairman-A, MOIVER, Esq.

Deputy Chairman-H: L DALILE, E Hoa. E.R. BsLuzon. Hon. F. B. Jonesos) HL DE O. FORBES, WH, RAINERS, Esq.

Esq...

F. D. BASSOON, Esq, H. Horrius, F W. 5. Young, Esq.

CHIEF. MANAGER Hongkong,... Thomas JankeoN, Esq. MANAGERS

Shanghai,... EWES CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEER-London and County Bank.

ON

bilanco.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate

For Fixed Deposits

For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum.

1

4 per cent.

5 per cent,

-Locat Bozze Discounted. Credits granted on approved Securitica? and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

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

T. JACKSON,

Chicy Manager,

Road Bust

Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1, Queen's Hongkong, August 16, 188)>,

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.

(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848)

ECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862,

GATITAL. FULLY FAIR-U2......... £3,200,000.

RESERVE FUND.MAAGA

£800,000.

HEAD OFFICE 14 Rus-BEROZRE, PARIS.

AGENCIES and BRANCHES at:

BOURBON, MARSEILLES, BOMBAY,

LONDON,

LYONE

SAN FRANCISCO, HONGKONG, CALCUTTA, HANKOW,

NAXTER, SHANGHAI, FOOCHÓW,

MELBOURNE, and SYDNEY.

LONDON BANKERS:

THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE UNION BANK OF LONDON, Massas 0. J. HAMBRO & SON

MUM M CHAMPAGNE,

$17 per 1 doz. Case. $18 per 2 doz. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1881.

FOR SALE.

JUST ARRIVED BY TER PESHAWÜR.

ENUINE PORT WINE.

M. DE SOUZA GUEDE well-known

BRAND &::

$18.

| BLACK LABEL, with a Grapes, per

Case of 1 dozen Quarts, BLACK LABEL, with 2 Grapes, per

Case of 1 dozen Quarts, ... $164. WHITE LABEL, per Cass of 1 dozen

Quarts,

JUST RECEIVED A Parcel of Splendidly Anverted FANCY GOODS,

Suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR PRESENTS.

A, A Large Assortment of TOYS in alless variety

Our General Dvijery, Silk and Dress Departments have been Newly furnished by the Lost FRENCH and ENGLISH MAILS. BLACK SILKS and SATINS,

MORIE STRIPED SILKS and SATINS (very fashimablo),

STRIPED VELVETS

EMBOSSED VELVETS and VELVETEENS.

BLACK SILK VELVETS and VELVETEENS.

NEW DRESS COODS, in the latest Novelties, from 26

Cents per Yard.

NUN'S VEILING.

i

FLANNELS, BLANKETS, BED and TABLE LINENS, &c., A., &c.

A, FANCY LACE GOODS, vory large Assortment.

And,

A Large Lot of WOOL and CREWEL WORK at Half-price.

ROSE AND

..$13

Apply to

F, J, V. JORGE, At Mesars traSELL & Co.'s. Hongkong, December 7, 1881.

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Hongkong, November 25, 1881.

WASHING BOOKS.

(In English and Chines.) TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for, the use:

Wof Lathes and Gentlemen, can now

be had at this Office --Price, $1 each.

CHINA MAIL Office,

Auctions.

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PUBLIC AUCTION ELEGANT ENGLISH, PARISIAN & CHINA-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE:- GRAND PIANO LÝ CHIUKERING; HANDSOME BILLIARD TABLE BY PHELAN MARBLE & BRONZE ' STATUENTES ELECTRO-PLATED WARE GLASS & OROOKERY,

ito.,

TANE, CRAWFORD" & "C6. havo re- ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction, on

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, the 15th and 16th December, 1881; com mancing each day at 2 o'clock p.m., st.st, John's Place, the Residance of

THOMAS C. HAYLLAR, Esq., Q.C

The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

consisting of:

Hall – HANDSOME Carysp Tables, OHATER, MARBLE and BRONZE Statuettes, ENGRAYINGS, HAT STANDS, &

COVERED

Dining Room,CARVED SIDEBOARD, MA

WHATNOT, MARDANY MOROCCO- FOLD CHAIRS and Corenes, MANTEL PIECE MIBROE and CLOOX, BRONZE CANDLE- ABBUM,

CHYSTAL

GABALIERS and BRACKETS ENGRAVINGS, ELECTRO-PLATED, GLASS a CROOKERY WARE.

and

COMPANY,

3133, QUEEN'S ROAD.

Auctions.

POSTPONEMENT.

PUBLIU AUCTION:

THE Undersigned have recived lusive Tons to Sell by Public Auction, on

MONDAY.

Intimations.

26ja82

CFALED TENDERS WIll be Iteceived → by the Undersigned on or before Noon of MONDAY, the 19th Instant, for KE- NEWAL of PAVING in TuBER STORE, the 10th of December, 1881, at 12 o'clock c., at this Yard, according to Specification Noon, at their Sales Room

. THE ANAMITE STEAMER

*ZITAI,"

of about 38,000 Pisuls Carrying Capacity. And,

THE ANAMITE STEAMER "SHUN TIP"

of about 4,800 Peuls Carrying Capacity,

The above Va6SELS are in good Order and the BOILER are quite new: they will

be SOLD, as they are now lying at Yow- MATRE, in Separate Lots,

which can be seen at the STOREREZTER'S OFFICE.

The right to reject the lowest or any Tender is reserved.

E, B. JOREY,

Naval Storekeeper.

H. M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, 3rd December, 1881.

de10'

RS for

TERMS.--Cash on the fall of the hammer,BE Undersigned has received instruc fall of the hammer.

For further Farticulars, apply to

HANDSOME PARIRIANT Drawing Room-HANDSOM

SHUN WO YUEN & Co., No. 1.00; Wing Lok St.;

ECA DA SILVA & Co.,

Auctioneers.

RZ to

Hongkong, December 10, 1881. de 19

ART AUCTION.

THURSDAY,

the PURCHASE of that VALUABLE RIVERSIDE PROPERTY known as the

BRITISH NAVAL YARD," Shanghai, com prising about $4 Mow of LAND, with a HIFTH FRANTANE of 1,200 Feet, together with the WARVES, GODOWNE, DWELLING Houses thereupon.

Offers in Sealed Covers to be addressed to the "Paymaster-in-Charge, Shanghai, from whom full Particulars may be obtained, as well as information as to the Conditions of Bale, Tender is reserved.

The right to reject the highest or any

E. B JOREY,

Naval Storekeeper.

Underaged has received instrue- tions from Baron STILIFRIED, to Sell DEAWING ROOM Burrs in SATIN, CARVED by Public Auction, on TARLES, CHIFFONIES, MANTELPIELE MIR- BOR, ROSEWOOD GRAND: SQUARE PLANO by CHICKERING & SONS, WINDOW CURTAINS, FINE COLLECTION OF BROKEE and PORCELLIN Studio, Queen's Road, No. 8, next doar to Hongkong, 10th November, 1881.

BUTTE

the 22nd December, 1821, et2 p.m.; at his

the Chartered Bank,

The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed: VARES MECHE VENT Ke in BLUN, MAS dejting A From COLLEO,dog or

oplication, granite Drafta and Credit on RSS

Depcarta, on Forms to be ascertained on

parts of the World, and transsots every description of Banking Exchange Business

G

E. SCHWEBLIN

A Agent, Hongkong.

Tengkung, April 12, 1881.

To Let

ODOWNTO

PRATA BATAYO WANGHAI ROAD, For Particular, apply to

SIKUSSEN ZION Hongkong, January 21, 1881;.........

CAKES, CARVED and WALNUT WATERCOLOR 8, FINE OIL PAINTINGS, WINDOW CURTAINS, A VALUABLE COLLECTION of To some of which First Prizes were award-

Billiard Hom.AN CARWOOD BILLIARD TABLE of SUPERIOR FINISH by PARLAN, with Crze, BALTS, MARRIED BOARD, LAMPS),

CHAIRS

Bed Hort Hannone Bains and Iron BALDIRADE, with SPRING and HOLLY-HATE MATTRES, LADT'S MAHOGANY WARD- with MIRROR FRONT DRESSING TABLE, WASHSTANDS and SERVICEL, CHESTS of DRAWERS, DOUBLE and SIGES TEAK FOOD WARDROBES, MAHOGANY and TYAK WOOD WRITING TAXING, da, do 17 d

ins Collection of

CHOICE AFTS POTR

Catálngues will be jusuad, and the Furu- Sure will be on

the day previous" lo

HOLLYWOOD BOAD, from the Sale

BASSOON, SONS & Co..

ber 29, 18819

LANE CRAWFORD & Co.,

Hongkong, December 1881

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ed at late Exhibitions. PHOTO CRAYONS, COLORED and PLAIN PHOTOGRAPHS, &c, &o

The above will he_an_view on Monday, the 12th December,

Treats. As customary,

HM's Naval Yard,"

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE

Intimations

VICTORLA REGATTA

TWENTY-SIXTH MEETING.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, 23 AND 24TH Dec, 1881.

Futron-His Excellency SIR JOHN Pors HENNESSY, K.C.M.G

Vice Patrons His Excellency Vice Admiral WILLES, C.B., R.N. His Excel loney Lieut. General DoNoVAN; Commodorp W*H. COMING, B.N.

StewardsHon, F. B. JOHNSON, B. du C. FORBES, Esq.; A. McIVER, Esq.; Colonel HALL, R.A.; Chatain R. E. TRACY, H.M.S. on Duke; Lisut-Colonel GELDES, 27 Inniskillings; H. Horrius, Esq.

Committee --T: JACKSON, E ..--(Chair- Ha), E. WOODIN, Esq.; W. HINES, Ex

De Cur; J. A. BENNETT, 27th Regiment; Lieut. BALLINTON, R.N.; H. J. H. TRIP, Eng

AR MOEWEX, Esq.; K. Care E. BEART. EE. K. LEIGH,

(Hon. Secretary).

JP. McEURS, Esq., R.N.,

and H. J. D. TITT, Esq.

Umpires and Starters-Rowing, W. HYNES, Esq., E. L. Wapers, Esq. Yachts, E. BEART, Esq. Opon Sailing Boats, E. BURNIE, Esq.

Judge of Sailing Races:-Captain J Joxes, R...

FIRST DAY.

Friday, 23rd December, 1881. FIRST KACE-1-Junior Sculla.

For Single Pair Sculling Boat En- trance, 50. Distance, One Milo. Prize, "Brokers Cup. Open to any one vho has never won a Sculling Rate in Chins

or Japan. SECOND RACE-1.30 p.m.-For Gigs pulled. by Europeas Non-Commissioned Off- core nad Men of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison, or by Europeani Members of the Police Force. Dis- tance, One Mail. Entrance, $1. Firet Prize, $15; Second, $5. Outrigged Bosts oxcluded.

THIRD

IN RACE-2 P.M.-The Chairman's Cup For Four Oared Canton Cut- tors. Distance, One-mile-a-half. Ea traneo, $10.

FOURTH RACE.2.30 PM-For Men-of

war's Gige and Whalers

Distan One Mile: Entratice, 81. First Prize, $16; Second, S. Time allowed for Cars,--8 seconds per Qar

FIFTH BACK German

Cup

日三月十年辛

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR HOIROW, PAKHOI AND

HAIPHONG.

The Steamship

"Ping-on

Capt. MCCASLIN, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 15th Inst., nt Daylight.

For Freight.or Prissage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.) Hongkong, December 13, 1881. dė15 FOR SAN FRANCISCO, FIA NAGA-

SAKI.

The Steamship

"Mary Patham,” Captain Gauer, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 15th Iosiant, al Noon.

For Freight or Pasanggų, apply to

ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1881.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

The Steamship.

"Lenacce

Captain DAVID Scort, will be despatched for

the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 16th Instant, at 3 pimi

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1881.

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FOR SWATOW.

The Steamship.

." CHINUT,'" Captain ScHore, will be despatched for the above

Port on FRIDAY, the 16th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight.or Pasange, apply to

KWOK A-CHEONG & SONS:

delfi Hongkong, December 13, 1881. STEAM TO BOMBAY VIA STRAITS. The Departure of the

Steamship

Ovelong

For the above place is

To be youred in Catton Eom. Dis tence, One Mile. Entrance, 10.- SIXTH RACE 3.30 -For House Bonts POSTPONED util 3 pan on SATUR-

Gigs Pulled by Chinamen. Distance, Uno Mile. Entrance, $1. First Prize, $16; Second, 85. Time for Oárs,--6- seconds per Dar. SEVENTH HAUR-4P.M.— Ladies' Purse." For pair Oured Outrigged Gigs. Die- tance, One Milo. Entrance, Sh. SAILING RACE--For Men-of-war's Beats, rig. Entranna, 82 Firat Prize,

$10. Second, 31 Satting Ships Boats SAILING

only. Entrance, $2. First Prize, $20 Second, $16 YACHT BADE. For All Yachta. Entrance, 86. Time for Tonnage. Cup presentad by the Victoria Recreation Club.

$20

SECOND DAY,

Saturday 24th December, 1881. FIRST RACE r.x-For Gigs pulled by Europeni Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of any Regiment or Corps in. Garrison, or by European Members of the Police Force. Distance, One Mile. Entranca, 31 First Prize, $18. Second, Winter of Second Race on first day, and Outrigged Boats excluded.

SECOND RACE-1.30 PM.--International

Race Challenge Cup," with pre- sentation prize given by the Merchants and Steam Navigation Companies of Hongkong For Four Oared Canton Cutters. Distance, Ona Milę. This Cup to be won two coquocutive years; before being finally held. Entrance, $10.

and

TRIBO RACE. P.M.-For Home Boats Gigs pullad by Chinamen. Distance, One Mile. Entrance, Bt., First Prize, $10; Second, 86, Winner of Sixth Race on first day excluded. Time for Opry, -6 6 ascends per Gar. FOURTH RACE 2.30 PM." American Cup." To be rowed in Canton Fones Distance, One Mile Eutrance, $10. FIFTH RACK P.For Men-of-War's

DAY NEXT, the 17th Instant

A. MeIVER,

Superintendent. P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office,

Fongkong, December 13, 1881.

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AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

يبجي

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT

-- "SAID, AND TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through rates to CAL- CUTTA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, JEDDAH, ODESSA, and the MEDITERRANEAN PORTS.)

The Co'n Stenmahip

**Helios". will be despatched as Eabuvo on MONDAY, the

19th Instant, at 4 p.to.

For further Particulare, apply to

MELCHERS & Ca

Agents.

tell Hongkong, December 3, 1881.

FOR BINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA,

The Steamship

Japan,

Captain T. S. GARDNER, will be despatched for the

above Parts on TUESDAY, the 20th Inst. at 3 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Aginte,

Hongkong, Desember 12, 1881.

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FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND

ADELAIDE.

PRICE, $3-4 PER ANNUM

Shipping.

Steamers.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Co.'s Stoninship

"Ifector,"

Capt. BILLINGE, will be Mahmud despatched on or about the 21st Instant.

For Froight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta.

Hongkong, Docoinber 12, 1881.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 America Bhip

*Bed Cryan,"

J. E. HOWLAND, Mastor, will lond here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, Docomber 13, 1881.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The 3/3 L.1, 1. British Ship

"Hinglastan,"

J. BELY, Master, will Joad hero for the above Part, and...

will love quick despatch,

For Freight, apply.to.

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 5, 1881,1

FOR NEW YORK, The 3/3 2.1.1. American Bark

"Hirain Emery,

J. D. WYMAN, Mastor, will losd · here for the above Port, and

will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1881.

FOR HAMBURG (DIRECT.)

The 3/3 4.1.1. German Bark

***Humbolt,"

spatch.

STOLL, Manter, will lood, as above, and will hava quick de-

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, November 22, 1881, ..., do22

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The 33 L.1.1. German Bark

“Adele,"

‚H.LADEMANN, Master, will lond here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch For Freight, apply to.

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 18, 1881

FOR HAVRE AND LONDON.

The A1 British Ship "Agnes Muly

Lowe, Meater, will load hero. for the above Ports, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & 06. Hongkong, November 10, 1881.

Notices to Consignees.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,

THE S. S. Bothell Castie, THOMSON, Commander, having arrived from the Above Porta, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods with the exception of Opium are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Under- signed at Wanchai, whence delivery

may be obtained.

on

Consigness wishing to receive their floods

the Wharf are at liberty to do so. Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un less notice to the contrary be given before 102m. TO-DAY.

Na Olaims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods

Cutters Distance, One Mile. En-(Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENSing after the 18th Justant will be

tranco, 31. First Prize, 820; Second,. $10. No time allowed for Oars. SIXTE

RACE 130 2.1-Fer Palf-Oared Outrigged Gigs, Cup presented by Victoria Recreation Club, Distance, One Mile. Entrance, $5. Winner of Ladies Purse axcluded.

LAND PORTS and taking through

Cargo to NEW ZEALAND), The Eastern and Aus tralian Steamship Coy,'s Steamer

• Tannadico"," Capt: S. G.. Gramy, will be despatched as NTH RACE FM-To be rewed in above on SATURDAY, the 24th Instant,

SEVENTH

ᎯᎠ .

or &-Oared Royal Naval Gige or at 12 o'clock Nood. Whalers, by Officers of It. M,'s Fleet

in harbour Cup presented by the Members of the Hongkong Olub. Time for Qars, seconds per Car. HIORTH RACE 4.30 F.M. Members

Membera of the Victoriaented by

Ronreation Club, For Fuuri

Distance Dared Canton Cattore, One-mile-and-a-half. Entrance, 810. Winner of

Chairman's Cup

The

excluded. SAILING RACE-For All Open Bosts, Entrance, 82. Chinese exoluded First Frize

-$20; Bacond, $10. YACHT RACE For All Yashta Entrance, 80 Handicap: Cup presented by the Victoria Recreation Club.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,

Agente Hongkong, December 10, 1881.

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. FAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS

The Co.'s Steamship Commandant RIFAZEL

will be despatched for.

subject to zent,

No Fire Tumrance has been effecto. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, KELL. & Co,,!

Agate

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

ONSIGNEES of the following Cargo

Ce roquented to send in

Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and take unnediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored st their risk and expense.

No Tire Insurance has been effected,

Ex Yangles.VA 0B, No. 9, 1 case Flour, Order, from

Marseilless +

RHM

Noon is thus anti

TOTICE is hereby given, that an Extra- SHAREHOLDERS in the CANTON INSPE NB-Entries for all Races will close on SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from NHL ANCE OFFICE will be Held at the Campany's Orvice on FRIDAY, the Clock in must be sent in in writing to the floor.

the 23rd day of MONDAY, 10th December, at 6 pm. and Europe. December, 1881,-at the Afternoon, when the subjoined Resoin SECRETARY giving name of Boat, Colour, tion, which was passed at the Extraordinary Number of Care, & Fast Eutrice will to General Meeting of the Office held the Seir allowed for the Flying Squadron" only. day of December, 1881, will be submitted

EE. LEIGH,TIE de22 for Confirmation as a special Resolution.

Hon Secretary, Fictoria Recreation Club. Hongkong, Decetober 8, 1881.

0. R. LAMMERT, Audioneer Hongkong December 9, 1681.

AHTON & Co., HIPS COMPRADORE

STEVEDORE **BALLASTER AND WATER SUEFLJEN

Hongkong and Whampoa, of the same

Keep on hand sad for Sals, well senorted Oilman'a Storse and Coal of all lands Shipping supplied at the shortest police with all kinds of Ballast and fresh Pro visions at moderate charges.

Hongkong June 15, 1881

That the Company be wound up volun tarily a from the Sist December, 1881, under the Provisions of the Companies Ordinances, 1865 and 1877 and that the Honorable FRANCIS BULKELEY JOHNSON & EDWARD FLEET ALFORD be, and they are hereby appointed LIQUIDA TORS, for the purpose of such winding up

Dated the 9th day of December 1881

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agenta,

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WINDSOR HOUSE, Nos. 18 AND 19, BUND, YOKOHAMA,

HE above well-furnished Horaz com

manila a fine view of the Harbour and Shipping and the building is surrounded by a large Verandah, which makes this resort the Coolest Hotel in the Earth

Charges From 82.50 to 84 per day Porter to land and ship Baggage, 2

SMITH, SWIFT & Co Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 1881.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX- Agent Hongkong, December 12, 1881.

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MLA RETIMES. TENTER PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS

The Co. Meamship

Valga, Commandant, GUIRAND, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail from Europe.

GDE CHAMPEAUT

Hongkong, December 12, 1881

Ex Amassive

(in dia.),

(89-2 cases Merchan

thaas, Order," from Tindou AH (in cros), | Order, from London, (13/182cases M'dises,

JGE (india), 114/15-2-once-¿fereban-

dises, Order, from London. JMU (in dia.), 4/3 cases Merchandises,

Order from Luncione

G1 DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent Hongkong, December 12, 1881

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE

THE Undersigned have been appoin SOLE AGENTS for the sale GOODS by Mesas KYNOCH WITION DU BIRMINGHAM,

METER & Co.

Hongkong, August 13, 1831