1883-11-17 — Page 1

The China Mail.

VOL. XXXIX. No. 6342,

AGENTS FOR THE CHINĄ MAIL.

LONDON :—F. ÅLGAS, 11 & 12, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, E. O. Grozan Starr & Co., 30, Cornhill. GonDON &Goron, Ludgate Circus, E.0. BATER HANDY & Co., 37, Walbrook, E.0. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street,

PARIS

Вола

AND EUROPE-GALLTEN & PAINOS, 36, Rue Lafayette, Paris, NEW YORK ANDREW WIND, 21, Park AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:GORDON & GOTOR, Mei- hourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCI800 and American Porta

& BLACK, Sunt Frum gally.BRAS NGAPORE, STRAITS, SAYLE & Co. Square, Singapors, C. HEINSZEM & Co., Masila, CHINA:Mrics, Messre A. A. DE Marco Swatow, QUEICHS de Con WILSON,

NICHOLIA & Co. Forchow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, WALSH Tokohama, LANE, CRAW- FORD & Co.

Co. Ammy

號七月一十年三十八百八千一英

Intimations.

NOTICE TO MARINERS

No 176.

CHINA SEA

SHANGHAI DISTRIOT. TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL OF THE TUNGNHÀ LIGHT VESSEL

Established

February,

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1883.

For Sale.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

HAVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING

GOODS FOR EVENING WEAR:

BEST

FRENCH KID GLOVES,

NOTICE is horeby given that on or about

in White and Grey, with Patent: Fasteners. auton or Light-vessel FUNGSHA will be RE MOVED from her Station for REPAIRS, PATENT FRENCH DRESS BOOTS, SHOES and and that he will be REPLACED by tho Light-resol NEW CHWANG,

NEWCHWANG will show a fired

White Licht, which should be visible in SILK and SPUN-SILK SOCKS, clear weather at a distance of 11 nautical miles, and a small White Light will be ox-

from the forestay at a height of CAMBRIC TIES and BOWS, hibited feet above the rail, to show the direction in the Vessel is heading. Her Bull is

LUX, CRAWrorp & Co., and Ketty hod, with the word "NEWCHWANG2? |

Bank.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL, . - -- -- - INSTALETT received on

New SHARES....

.83,000,000.

920,766.62

$5,326,705.112

REMRAVE FUND.

$2,600,000.

INSTALMENT of Puestor- veived on New SOAKES,.

698,336.43

$3,108,330.43

Cover or DIRECTORS.

Chairman-WM.. URINERS, Esq.

Deputy Chairman--W. B. YOUNG, Esq.

H. I DALRYMPLE,

A. P. MoEw, Esq.

A. Molvo, Esq.

E. D. SASSOON, Esq.

Eag

W. H. FORREs, Esq.

4. Güzzzow, En Hon. F. B. JOHNSON,

sakanyagga

M. E. SAMIOON, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER. --

Hongkong,THOMAS JACKSON, Eaq.

MANAGER.

Shanghuê.......................EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKRA.-London and Corenty. Bank

HONGKONG.

TUBEST ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate, of 2 per cont. per annum on the daily

balanco.

For Fixed Deposita :---- For 3 months, 3 per cent, per anbun.

+ 4 por cont.

# 6

"12

М

(1

5 per cent.

Local Buta DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities and overy description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

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

in White on each side, and she has Throe Mants, the main carrying a Bluck Ba

During thick or foggy weather a steam fog-horn will be aounded at intervals of 10 seconde,

The Tusha will return to her Station as soon as her repairs have been completed. By Order of the Inspector-General of

Customus,

A. M. BISBEE,

Contal Inspector.

Imperial Maritime Customs,

Coast Iuspector's Office, Shanghai, 12th November, 1889 1023

CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

DANCING PUMPS.

in Newest Styles and Colours.

BLACK SATIN TIES,

| Very_Fine_FRENCH CAMBRIC,

PLAIN STITCHED HANDKERCHIEFS

LANE, CRAWFORD &` \00%

Hongkong, November 17, 1883.

SAYLE & Co.'s

SHOW-ROOMS.

NOW SHOWING EX #3.

"GEENERUÊN”

二日八十月十年未癸

Shipping.

Steamers.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW AND AMOY.

The Co.'s Steamship

"Hailong," Capt. F. Asuron, will be dapatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 18th Tustout, al Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers. ⠀ Hongkong, November 14, 1883.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.

D018

The Steamship,

*Raduurshire," RICKARD, Commander, rexpected here ou arabaní the 38th Instant, will havo immediato dos patch for the abova Ports.

For Freight or Fassnge, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agarta

Hongkong, November 12, 1983.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Co.'s Steamship

"Dengies,

1

Capt. 8. ARHтex, will bot despatched for the above

FIRST delivery of CHRISTMAS TOYS, WRITING CASES, WORK BOXES, Porte on TUESDAY, the 20th Instant, at

PLUSH FRAMES, JEWEL DASES, &c., &c.

THE Undersigned has This Day resumed

his duties ne SECRETAY of the Com-LAES and GENTLEMEN'Y KID GLOVES in all Colours and Sizes, pany.

By Orlor,

W. H. RAY,.

Secretary Hongkong, Novoater 13, 1832.

no19

Fur-lined KID GLOVES,

DRIVING GLOVES,

CLOTH GLOVES, and

MITTS.

FURS and FUR TRIMMINGS in great variety.

Good BOOKKEEPER, who has a few LADIES' and Chimes's HOSIERY anitable for tho PRESENT SRASON, Aur hours in the early moring, would be glad to take largo of a Set of Accounts. Terms very moderate.

.

Address "M. M. R.,"

·ejo, China Mail Office. Hongkong, August 24, 1883.

NOTICE.

SCR CHINA SHIPPERS' THE Undersigned have been appointed

MUTUAL STEAM-NAVIGATION COM- PANY, LIMITED.

ARNHOLD, KARBERI & Co.

020 Hongkong, October 20, 1883. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM

NAVIGATION COMPANY... QUARANTINE AT EGYPTIAN AND CONTINENTAL PORTS,

A T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,

No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, August 25, 1983,

Intimations.

MRS. P. SMITH, PRIVATE TIFFIN ROOMS,

*AT

Nos. & V. Beaconsfield Arcade. FEALS & REFRESHMENTS

AT ALL HOURS,

M"

•

TIFFIN ROOMS, BILLIARD ROOM,

AND

READING ROOM.

A.B. NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR THE USE OF READING AND BILLIARD ROOMS.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR BOARD and LODGING can be made by applying to

Mas. F. SMITH

On the Frenica, Beaconsfield

Arcade.

no18

TO ARRIVE PER "GLENEAGLE,"

SP KCLA LITIES IN

Hongkong, November 3, 1883.

Intimations,

CHRISTMASOARDS. SATLE & VICTORIA

HONGKONG & SHANGHAL BANKING CORPORATION.

THE THIRD CALL of £10 Sterling per Buang-on the 20,000 SHARES, NEW ISSUE of this CORFORATION, will fall due on

Co.,

EX UHANGE.

For Sale.

C. L. THEVENIN, WINE AND SPIRIT MERUHANT, HONGKONG HOTEL BÇİLDING, HAS FOR SALE

Fine Assortment of WHITE and RED

the 3073 SEPTERY CLAMENT, in London, A BURGUNDIES --GRAND HERMIE

Caloutta, Ba

Bambay

Shanghai and Hongkong,, REDISTERED SILAREHOLDERS entitled to RRANGEMENTS have been made for NEW SHARES, are requested to Pay, at posing the Company's Steamers the respective OFFICEs, the above all or its through the SUEZ CANAL in QUARANTINE, equivalent in the Currency of the above thus avoiding any detention in Fyrr. mentioned

ed places. The Homeward Mails are now being landed PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATES e boing. at VENICE, but the QUARANTINE which is issued in Exchange for the 1st Call Receipts, still imposed at 1

at this and all other CONTIN witich are to be surrendered to the Dank. ENTAL PORTS prevents the lawling of Pas- HOLLERS of PROVISIONAL CERTIFICAZFA,. and those travelling by the Com-when paying this Call, will please send samo songars,

be endorsed. pany's Steamers are advised to remain on to this Oflice to be

Vessel which calls at MARSEILLE board, tho

The Rate of Exchange for Hongkong is en route-topping a few hours only to dis-fixed at /- 7d. er $54.70 por Share charge Cargo and proceed in her direct to LONDON, the avoiding all QUARANTINE delays and inconveniences.

The Passages of the Steamers will be accelerated, and they will not call at MALTA or BRAFTAR

EL WOODIN, Acting Superintendent,

Hongkong, September 6, 1883.

HOP SHING & Co., ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, COPPER SMITHS, BRASS & TRON FOUNDERS, dez NESS IRON WORKS.

HAVING

This Day commenced. BUSI Nese, are ready to undertake Work of the above Descriptions under the Super- vision of an EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN,

Orders exouted with the utmost despatch and at moderate terma

►

ERODIE BOOK STOLE, WEST POINT, Hongkong,

25ac84 24th September, 1883. Hongkong, October 18, 1883.

GENTLEMAN who has had long and TT frequently occurs that from damp or varied EXPERIENCE in COMMENTAL otherwise Good Tza is spoiled from BUSINESS and is quite competent to take the fact of being musly, mouldy, unpala- charge of Books, CASH, CORRESPONDENCE table to Foreigners' taste and unfit for their or the GENERAL MANAGEMENT of an Office use.

open to a re-engagement in China, at the end of the year-Unexceptionable Re farences.Address "DELTA," Post Office, Aroy.

October 23,

1883.

1024

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Second and Final BONUS of FIVE per coat, on Contributions, and a DIVIDEND of EIGHTEEN DOLLARS and

This refuse Te the Lady Superioress

INTEREST at the Rate of 7%.per Anaura will be Charged on Calla unpaid on the 30TH SEPTEMBE

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, September 12, 1883. CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1882, CHAREHOLDERS are hereby requested, to fend In to lula Office a List of their Contributions of Peonia for the year end- ing 31st December last, in Order that the PROPORTION of PROFIT for that year to his Paid as BONUS to CONTINUES

Returns not but i may ho apranged. before the 30th November next, will b made up by the Company, and no saber- quent Chims or Alteratioils will be allowed.

"By Order of the Board,

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary, Hongkong, September 1, 1883 HONGKONG ICE COMPANY,

of the Italian Convent now comes forward and begs the LADIES and HENTLEMEN to lot hes bese kie het namorous Chinese papila, O

LIMITED.

NOTICE.

dio1

and after the 1ST OCTOBER, the

PRICE ICE will be REDUCED

for whom the sole beverage of luxury in Tenno 1 Ceuls per pound.

Hongkong, September 10, 1883.

NEWS FOR HOME The Overland China Mail.

The oldest Ormland Paper in China)

PUBLISHED AT THE CHINA MAIL" OFFICE IM TISER OR THE ENGLinh Mail.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., MED General Managers. Hongkong, September 15, 1883.

To Let.

TO LET.

TWENTY-NINE GENTA per Shure for the year Containing from 72 to 84 columns of closely. "B Furnished.

1889, will be Payable on MONDAY, the 22nd Instant

WART may be had an application at

printed matter.

the Organ of the Socioly on and after that the of the morning of the

date.

By Order of the Board,

Acting Secretary.

DOUGLAS JONES,

Hongkong, October 22, 1883

in

DISNEE VILLA" POKFOORUM, No, 4, SEYMOOS TERRACE.

Apply to

AGH, CHAMBERTIN, POMĦaun, Ricúsnovao, Cuxatis, Pints and Quarts, &e, ke

OLD PORT, SHERRY, WHISKEY, COGNAC, Assorted LIQUEURS and SY RUPS; PERFUMERY, &c., do, fa

Hongkong, October 17, 1883.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

IVE Hundred, to Six Hundred Tous

Fund COAL TAR, in 10.8 quit, from one ton upwardly.

CHOY CHEW,

230, Praya Weul.

Hongkong, Jun 18, 1889.

de18

RODERICE DHU WHISKY. Pure, Fine-Flavoured Bland, Equal in A Bouquet and Stylo to the linest FRENCH BRANDY.

J

Sois Agent, Hongkong,

C. THEVENIN. Hongkong, October 19, 1883.

19ju84

Co.'s

FOR SALE

ULES M UM M &

CHAMPAGNE,

..$18 per 1 đơz Case, ..$19 per dea GEBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1881.

Quarts.... Pints...

NOW ON SALE

OHINESE DICTIONARY

CANTONESE DIALECT,

IN THE

BY

DR.. E. J. EITEL

CROWN OCTAYO, rr. 1018.

HONGKONG, 1877-1683,

A-K KM,...

-Part I.

Part II

Part DIL M-T,

Part IV. T-Y,

....$2.50 82.50 $3.00 --35.00

A Reduction of ten per cent. will be allowed to purchasers of Ton or more copies,

Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.

no20 Hongkong, November 14, 1888.

· CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, .

LIMITED.

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

The Steamship

Captain YAZDIN, will be despatched as above an

or about the 20th November.

This Vessel has unusually good Cabin Accommodation, upon the upper deck.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & FWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, November 9, 1889,

UNION LINE.

FOR YOKOHAMA AND BIOGO,

The Steamship

Moser,"

Capt. LANGLEY, due on ror about the 21st Inat.. will love immediate despatch for the above

Ports,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 14, 1889. ".

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Cudby ut PORT DARWIN & QUEENS- LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALE DONIA, TASMANIA and FIJI.)

The Eastern and Aus tralian Stemmlip Co.'s Steamer

"Tamadice," Capt. 5. G. CXREN, will be denpatched as above in THURSDAY, the 22nq Inst, se 4 p.in.

Parcela (all of which must be sent to our Qfico) will be received up to 4 p.m. on the 21st Instant.

Contents and value of the Packages must: bo declared.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, November 12, 1889.

Be22

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Taking Ourgo di Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW- CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YAŃGTSZE.)

The Ca' Steamship

"Charcus" will be despatched on or #about the 23rd Instant.

For Freight or Passage, upply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta Hongkong, November 15, 1883.

NOTICE."

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Co.'s Steamship

"Sindh "

This Standard Work on the Chinese Lan- guage, constructed on the basis of Kanghi's Imperial Dictionary, contains all Chinese

and while characters in practical use, and Recording to

to the sounds | betically arranged

Commandant Lequesne, the 'Can-

will be despatched for of the oldest dialect of tanese, it gives the pronun

SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from of all characters explained in the Europo book, so that its usefulness is by no means

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, confined to the Cantonese Dialect, but the

Agent. werk is a practically complete Thosaurus af

Hongkong, November 9, 1883. the whole Written Language of China, ab Lient Bud modern, used all *Over

the LET.Empire, whilst its introductory chapters serve the purposes of a philological guide

students to the

A Supplement, arranged for being bound And used a by itself, and containing a List of the Radicala, an Index, and List of Surnames, will be published, and sold separately.

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, November 7, 1889,

OD OWN S-T O

PRAYA EAST AND WANORAL Road.. For Particulars, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1882.

THIS Mail Summary is compiled from China Mail, in publiated twice, a English Mail's departure, and is a re- cord of ach fortnight current history G of avents in China and Japan, con tributed to original reports and pallated published at the various the jourusla porte in those Countries.

It containa Shipping nows from Shanghai, Canton, &c., and a complete Sufpicary.

cants per Copy postage. 50% $12.503 Baum (postage

WILLIAM DOLAN,

Hongkong BAIL-MAKER & SHIP-CHANDLER, Commercial

paid 52

22, PRAYA CENTRAL

OTTON DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS,

MANILA ROPE, AMERICAN.

OAKUM, LIFE, BOUYS,

* CORK JACKETS,

de, doo, doo

Hongkong, May 1, 1882,

Sul) $12

paid

Orders should be sent to GES, MULRAY Bam, China Mait Office, 2, Wadham Strast, not later than noon of the day the English Mail Steamer leaves.

Terras of Advertising, same as in Daily China Mail,

TO LET.

THE PREMISES now occupied by us, No U, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL For further Particulars apply to Mesars. Russa & Co

GEO, R. STEVENS & Co, Hongkong, August 1, 1889.

LANE CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, January 15, 1883

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

FAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Cu.'s Steamship

Taners" Commandant VAQUIra, will be despatched for

THE REPORT OF THE TRIAL OF YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of

LOGAN AT CANTow that appeared in the next French Mail from Europe

THE

the China Mail has heen printed in PAM- PHEET FORM; and is now on Sale. Price, 30 Cents.

Hongkong, October 3, 1881.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent

Hongkong, November 9, 1883.

|

Shipping.

Steamers.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL

The Co.'s Steamship

Stentor,"

Captain EDWARD, will be despatched on or about

the 24th Instant,

For Freight or Page, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents

Hongkong, November 12, 1883.

NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR BATAVIA, SAMARANG AND SOURABAYA, VIA SAIGON

AND PONTIANAK,

Tho Steamship

"Compta,"

17NOV83

PRICE, $21 MLR ANNUM.

Mails.

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERTES

MARITIMES, AN

PAQUEROTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILIA, PORT SAID, SYRIAN FORTS, 7. NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL, AND LA PLATA; A

ALSO BOMBAY..

TUESDAY the

20th November,

4 Noon, the Company

8. 8. REINO. Commandant Lavong, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above places.

Cargo and Spools will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and no-

capted in transit through Marseilles for the principal placer of Europe.

Capt. REUDLEE, will being Orders will be granted antil

despatched as above an

or about the 24th-Instant

For Freight of Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agonte.

Hongkong, Noveraber 15, 1883.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, VIA

SUEZ CANAL.

The Steamship

"Polyàymnia," Captain Bene, will be despatched for the above

Ports on or about the 25th Intant. For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agente Hongkong, November 10, 1888.

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Steamship

“Glenfrüb, Captain NORMAN, will be despatched as above on

or about the 20th Instant

This Stawner has superior Cabin Accom- modation, and carries h Doctor, and Stewardess.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co. Hongkong, Noyanther 12, 1883. -

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

the 26th Instant.

The Co.'s Steamship

Telemachts, Captain JONES, will be despatched on or about

For Freight or Passago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, November 12, 1883.

THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND STRAFTS STEAMSHIP.COM. PANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS, and talang through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND. and TASMANIAN PORTS, NEW CALE

DONIA and FII)

The Staunship

· SRICE" Captain Donn, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 4th December, at 4 p.m, :

For Freight or Panago, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

General Managers..

Hongkong, November 9, 1883.

Sailing Vessels...

FOR LONDON.

des

The 41 British Barque p William Manam," KINDRED, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 8, 1883.

FOR NEW YORK, ZOB The 3/3 L1.1. German Ship.

Gustas &-Oscar" SEEMANN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despaton... For Freight, apply to

·RUSSELL &. Ga Hongkong, October 25, 1883.

FOR NEW YORK,

The 3/8 Z11. German Ship

FORTMANN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1889,

Notices to Consignees.

NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,

FROM: BATAVIA SAIGON.

AND THE Steakship Compte having arrived

from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo

requested to send in are hereby their Balls of Lading to the Undersigned

19th November.

argo will be

be received on board until 4 until 3 p.m. on

de and I

the 10th November, (Parcels are not to be sont on board, they must be left at, tho Agency's Offico.)

Contents and value of Packagon, are re- quired.

For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agenti Hongkong, Novembor 0, 1883.

CHI MAIL STEAM

MITSUBISHI MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

STEAM TO NAGASAKI AND KOBE,

FIA INLAND SEA. ER (Taking Carge and Passengers for YOKO HAMA)

8.S. TAKACHIHU MARU, Capt. THE

NYE, duo bere on or shout the 20th Instant, will be

above despatalied onor about the 24th Instant

Cargo received on board and Parcels at the Office up to 1 pan of day of suling,

No Bill of Lading signed under $29 Freight

All Claims must be settled on board before delivery is takon, otherwise they

not be recognized.

„Cavao and PASSENGERS for Yokohama will be transhipped to the Shanghal Ma Steamer at Kobe.

For further Particulars apply at the Company's OrrZUES, Praya Contral, Ground Floor of Messrs Rossell & Co.

H. J. H. TRIFP,

Agent, Hongkong, November 13, 1883.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE TENANO, COLOMBO, ADEN, MARSEILLES, MALTA GIBRALTAR BRINDISI TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON, A180, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA,

NB. Carge can be taken on through Bille of Lading for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF

FORTS, MARSEILLES TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK

BOSTON.

AND

THE PANINSULAR AND ORIENTAL, STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship VERONA, Captain G. W. ACKINSON, with

Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for „LONDON, vid DOMBAT and SUEZ CANAL, on TUESDAY, the 27th November, at

Du

von board Cargo will be received on

the

oard until

10 am on the day old) at the Orico

Parcels and Specie

until 10 am, ou une day of sailing.

Silk and Valuables for Europe will be transhipped at Golombo Ten und Gen. oral Cargo for London will be convegad via Bombay without transhspent, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct ronts vid Colombo,

For

further Particulars, regarding FREIGHT And GHT and

the PENINSCLAR &

*pply

STEAM NAVIO

TION COMPANY'S Office, Hongkong

The Contents and Palue of Packages ar

required to be declared prior to shipment,

Bhippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Cora pany's Black Bill of Lading, N.B.This Steamer takes Cargo and Fas

sengers for ManAZIZLES.

EL WOODIN, Acting Superustendent.

Hongkong, November 15, 1883 nož

Twelfth Volume of the CHINA BEVIEW"

Now Ready.

No. 11-Vol. XII. OF THE

"CHINA REVIEW"

CONTAINS

The Structure of Chinese Charnoters. Chinese Guilds and their Ruten. The Disloot of Yangehow Chime During the Tris

264-419

Dynaaly, A.D.

on the Origin of the Arabic Numerals.

for countersignature, and to take immo Su Tung Po in Hainan. diato delivery of their Goods

Opium and the Smoking Extract, Cargo impeding the disharge will be at Notices of New Books and Literary Intel- once landed and stored at Consignees rikligence. and expense.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, November 12, 1883,

Notes and Queries. Correspondetice,

Books Wanted, Exchanges, &

To Contributera. no19 | Bongkong, September 28, 1883,