1883-12-19 — Page 1

The China Mail.

VOL. XXXIX. No. 6869.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON - ALGAN, 11 & 12, Clement') Lane, Lombard Street, E. O. GEDRAE Steer & Co., 30, fornhill, GORDON & Goron, Laidgate Circus, E.O. BATES Hapy & Co., 37, Walbrook, E.C.

SAMURI DRACON €0., 150 & 164,

Leadenhall Street. PARIS

AND EUROPE-GAE PAINOE, 38, Rus Lafayette, Paris. NEW YORK ANDREW WIND, 21, Park

Row,

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTCH, Mel bourne and Sydnicy. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports

generally-BEAN & BLADE, San Fran

- ciado,

SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c.--SAYLE & Car Share, Singapore, 0. Izinszen & Co., Manila. CHINA---Macdo, Mosers A. A. DE MELLO

號九十月二十年三十八百八千一英

Intimations.

CYFARFOD CREFYDDOL

THE

CYMRAEG.

HE Kov. DAVID D. JONES of the AMERICAN BOARD" MISSION desires to consult with the Wers RESIDENTS in Hongkong, in regard to holding WELSH RELIGIOUS MEETINGS horo, when he becasionally visita tho Colony.

WELSHMEN will oblige by sending their

Name and Addresses to the

Rov. D. D. JONES, 2, Bridge Street, Hongkong. Hongkong, December 18, 1883,

HONGKONG PUBLIC SCHOOL.

1158

BE DISTRIBUTION of PRIZES at PAUL'S COLLEGE, on SATURDAY, the the above Sexton will take place at 22nd Instant, at 11 am. His Excellency the GOVERNOR as kindly consented to Preside.

& Co. Swiatow, QURLAR & Co.

WILSON, NICHOLLS & COST. Amoy Foochou, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALER. Yokohama, LANE, CHAT

FORD & Co.

Bank.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

Paid-up Capital 85,000,000. INSTALMENT received on

NEW SHARES.ni

920,705.62

85,926,765,62

IEALMENT of PREMIUM гo-

salted on New Sarko... Į

108,330. 43

R3,108,330.49

RESERVE FUND.82,500,000.

COURT OF DIABOTORKS. Okgirman-Wa. RAINERS, Esq,

Deputy Chairmas W. 8. Young, Eag

H. L. DALAYAPLE, | A. P. MoEwen, Esq.

Req

WE Fonors, Bar.

4. Gürtos, Hay

Hon. F. B. JOHNSON.

A. Molvar, Esq.

F. D. SASSOON, Esq.

M. E. BABOON, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER.

Hongkong......Tuomas Jackson, Esq.

MANAGER.

Shanghai.........Ewen Caumos, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

ÎNTEREST ÁLLOWED.

N Current Deposit at the rate. Curnon Dup por Accou on the daily

"balanca.

For Fixed Deposita ---

For 3 months, 3 por cent. per annum.

N 8

4 per cent.

μ-12

5 por cent

+6

*

LOCAL BILLA DIOQUNTED. Credits granted an approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Brahanga business transacted.

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

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

es of the Corporation,

No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, August 25, 1883,

Intimations.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

48

rv2

„NOTICE TO`SHAREHOLDERS,

Second and Final BONUS of

per cont, on Contributions, and a VIDEND of EIGHTEEN DOLLARS and JEWENTY-NINE CENTS per Share for the year 1882, will be Fayable on MONDAY, the 224A Instant.

WARKANTS may be had on application at the Orgias of the Society on and after that State:

By Order of the Board,

DOUGLAS JONES,

Asting Secretary.

Hongkong, October 22, 1863.

VICTORIA HOTEL.

Proprietors: DORABJEE & HING KEE, tate Lesser of the HosaKONG HOTEL, MER

Contributions Prizes, or towards the Endowment Fund of the School will ha thankfully received.

Hongkong, December 17, 1883.

1143

HOP SHING & Co., ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS, COPPER SMITHS, BRASS & IRON FOUNDERS, &c.,.

WEST POINT IRON WORKS:

HAVING This Day

NEN, aro ready to undertake Work

of the above Descriptions under the Saper- vision of an EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN.

Orders executed with the atmost despatch and at moderate terms.

34th September, 1883.

NOTICE TO, MARINERS.

No. 179,

CHINA SEA.

CDEFOO DISTRICT,

SOUTH-EAST SHANTUNG PROMONTOŁY

No

LIGHTHOUSE.

611

[OTICE is hereby giventhat the LIGHTON the SOUTH-EAST SHANTUNG PROMON- TORY was exhibited for the first time at sunset on the 28th ultima

The illuminating apparatus is Revolving Dioptrie of the First Order, showing While Anskes at half minute intervals.

The Lighthouse stands on the south- eastern olour of the island known as the South-eart

PAR Promontory, and the Light, hich is elevated 904 feet above the lovel of the sea, should be visible in clear weather at a distance of 15 nautical miles.

The tower is round, of iron, 50 feet high, with a total height from its bass to the tantern vane of 773 Sept.

The tower is painted in red and white horizontal bands, the keepers' dwellings and the boundary wall are white.

Approximate position :—–

Latitude 30° 54′ 00′′ N, Longitude.....................122 31 45′ E. Foo SIGNAL

A First-clase Siren, giving a blast of about 4 secrinde, duration at intervale of 13 minutes, will be sounded during thick of foggy wontier.

CAUTION.

Itegarding the island which forms the Southeast Promontory, the China Sea Directory, Vol. III., 1874, p. 463, states chat:Extensive reafe, some detached, border the whole aboru, which is of the most dangerous character and should not be passed at tess than a mile, except off the western bluff, nor in less than 0 fathoms water."

By Order of the Inspector-General of Custoras,

A. M. BISBEE,

Coast Inspector. Imperial Maritime Customs, Coast Inspector's Office, Shanghai, 5th December, 1883.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No, 180,

CHINA SEA,

1127

707 FOG SINAIR AT FISHER JALAND Lour

HOUSE AND OTHER STATIONS.

OTTOE is hereby given that on and

after the 1st January, 1884, the Foo SIGNAL at FISHER ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE, which at present is two guns with an inter. val of ten minutes between them, will be between them, and that when the Signal two guna with an interval of fire minutes has to be repeated a space of ton minules will be allowed to slayed between the last gun of one signal and the firet gan of the

HOTEL is situated on the Pre Central in the centre of the principal Business Iscalities and commands a magn ficient view of the Harbour and surround- ing sesery. From its detached position, sun o gimfect ventilation has been secured, and next

and

Established February, 1848.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1883.

For Sale.

CHRISTMAS 1883.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

HAVE RECEIVED AND HAVE NOW ON VIEW A LARGE ASSORTMENT

OF

CHRISTMAS DELICACIES.

ARTICLES

Real Turtle Soup. Salmon Cutlets.

SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS

--AND

FANCY

Kippered Salmon, Herings à la Sardines. Sardiños su Citron..

GOODS.

Comprising:

Horrings in White Wino, Mackerel in White Wine. Freach Truffles.

Assorted English Pattica. Paté do Foie Gras,

Truffled Chickons in Jelly. French timed Larks. Assorted French Patés Asparagus.

Putits Fois.

Chant piguetis.

Pudding and Sultana Raisins.

Pool for Mincocheats. Christmas Ha01a.

Christmas Cakca.

Plum Paddings.

Ripe Stiltons,

Port du Salut Cheese.

Gruyère Cheese.

Gorgonzola Cheese.

Double Gloster Cheese. French Pinns,

Fruita in Noyeau and Brandy, Orystallized Fruits.

Elva's Plums.

Muscatel Raisina.

Barcelona and Brazil Nuts. Best French Confectionery. Bonbons and Dragées. Bonbonnièrs for Christmas Trees.

French Chocolatos.

Newest Conques and Crackers. French and English Toys. Machanical Toys. Electric Toys.

French and English Dolle. Out doo Games.

Christmas and New Year Cards, Bergkong, December 3, 1850.

السعد

Jewel Cases,

Fancy Pipes and Cigar Tabes. Fitted Travelling Dags. Work Bags and Baskets Perfume Cases.

New Embossed Statuary. Afternoon Tea Survices. Tête à Têté Sots.

Chins Figures and Yares. Children's Annuals.

Daplox Lamps in newest designa. Presentation Books,

Cabinet and Scrap Albums.

Monn and Guest Cars,

Oster's Artistic China and Glassware.

Flower Brackets and Baskets. Pretty Tea and Coffee Sets. Flower Stands.

New Electro-Plated Ware. Coffee and Tea Services,

Table Decorations, latest designs and

shades.

A Handsome-Drawing-roon Fountain. Salad Bowls and Helpers. Bpergues.

Flower and Fruit Stands. Now Centre Pieces, Dessert Sets. Wachter's Royal

Champagne.

Charter

Deutz and Geldemann's. Gold Lack

Champagne.

Krug's Private Carée Champagne. Lomino's Vin Brut Champagne, Sparkling Moselle,

Dry Sherrics.

Choice Bordeaux Wines. After Dinner Port. Burguddles.

Hicks

Liqueurs, Brandies and Whiskies.

Liqueurs.

&c.,

SAYLE & Co.

FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.

XTE HAVE Just. RECEIVED AND ARE NOW SHOWING THE

WE

NEW

GOODS-

1050

FOLLOWING

NEW DESIGNS in BRUSSELS CARPETS with BORDERS and RUGS to Match

A Large and Choice Assortment of AXMINSTER and SKIN HEARTH RUGS.

Eiderdown QUILTS and PILLOWS.

TRAVELLING RUGS in great variety,

A Large Stock of BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS:

Ebony and Walnut COAL VASES.

Single and Double PERAMBULATORS.

The New PATENT AIR LAMPS."

AUSTRIAN BENT WOOD FURNITURE.

FLOORCLOTHS for HALLS, Rooms and PASSAGES,

COCOA MATTING, all widths,

COIR MATS,

&c.,

&c.,

&c.

SAYLE & Co., VICTORIA

Hongkong, December 4, 1883.

Intimations.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

* AGENCE DE HONGKONG.

ROM this date and during my Abaenco

EXOHANGE, --

Intimations.

Intimations.

E. J. DURFY, PROFESSOR OF Music.

ESSONS given on the PIANO

ORGAN.

TERUS MODERATE.

Address,

05. THE "CHINA MAIL" OFFICE. Hongkong, December 18, 1883. 1167 HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COM.

PANY, LIMITED.

1150

HE Transfer BOOKS of this Company Teile CLOSED AROn the 23rd Inst until the 8th Proximo, both days inclusivo.

HENRY R. H. MARTIN, Manager, Hongkong, December 18, 1883.

ONG KONG HOTEL.

BREAKFAST 8.30 AM, TO 12.30 r.M. TIFFIN

1.00 11 DINNER

.7.20 Hongkong, December 17, 1883. 1139

NOTICE

H

THAVE This Day ESTABLISHED my- self in this Colony as a SHARE and GENERAL BROKER

1102

HECTOR SAMPSON. Hongkong, December 10, 1883.

HONGKONG ION COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE

N and after the 1sz OoroBER, the

O PRIDE OF ION WI TUDUCED

To 14 Centa per pound.

JARDINE, MATHSON & £.,

General Managers. Hongkong, September 15, 1883.

553

SEE WO 0, TAILOR, DRÅPER & OUTFITTER,

"No. 56, QUEEN's ROAD CENTRAL, Has just Received by French Mai,

HKISTY'S BLACK, BROWN AND

DRAB FELT HATS, AND TWEED HATS, (of all shapes).

All Kinds of PERFUMES and TOILET SOAPS.

All Sorts of GENTLEMEN'S WINTER

CLOTHING, &c., & Hongkong, December 3, 1883.

A

For Sale.

NOW ON SALE

IN THE

日十二月一十年未

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION

OF

OLD CHINESE PORCELAINS, BRONZES, JADES, Qu, &0.

THE Undersigned will offer FOR SALE..

Tby PUBLIC AUCIZON, DE

FRIDAY,

the 21st December, 1889, the Sale com- mencing at 10.30 cm., pausing at Noon, and resuming at 2 p.D

་

A VERY TINE AND, EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF OLD CHINA WARE, CURIOS, &o The same habuig fat arrived in this Colony

from the NORTH of CHINA, being a vory careful and valuable collection made in PEKIN and the NORTHERN PROVINCES of Outs, and compris ing:-

OLD MINO LACQUER, OLD PORCELAINS from the Miso DYNASTY, the reigns of the Etaperore KANG-II, YONG-CHURN and K12- LUNG in FIVE-COLOURED and Bluz and WHITS VASES, JARS, DISUS, PLATES, BOWLS, PURE BLACK KANO-HI Dnd BLACK and GOLD KIEN-LUNG VASES, SANG DE BŒUF and Framboler PORCELAINS,

OLD BRONZE, BAMBOO CARVINGS, and a quantity of very fine Jade, Old Penty ENAMELS [ULOHONNE] CURIOS, &C.

of more modera manufacture,

And some good specimens of PozorLAING

&c., &o. Catalognes will be issued previous to the Bulu, and the above will be on view on Thursday, the 20th Instant

TERMS OF SALE.-Oaah on delivery.

G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 7, 1888:

"Q.

POSTPONEMENT.

1080

C. TRUPANT"

BE SOLD, at MANILA, by PUBLIC TAUOTION, without rescroc, for ac

count of the concerned,

On a Day to be named hereafter, THE BRITISH SHIP "G.

C TRUFANT," Ashe now lies at her archers in Manila Bay. BULL, MAST, SPARE, RIGGING, SAILE, ANCHORS GRÍ CABLES, and all her other FURNITURE and APPAREL in One Lot.

Conditions of Sale may be had of

LLOYDS' AGENTS, Manila.

1052

3rd December, 1893.

CANTONESE DIALECT,

To Let.

TO LET.

1040

CHINESE DICTIONARY 11, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

THE PREMISES now occupied by us, For further Particulars apply to Mussra. RUBELL & Co.

GEO R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, August 1, 1883.

**

Dr. E. J. ETTEL.

CHOWN OCTAVO, PF. 1018.

Part II.

226

LET.

ODOWN STO

PRATA EAST AND WANDHAI ROAD.

HONGKONG, 1877-1883.

Part I

A-K

$2.50

G

K-M,

$2.50

Fait III M-T,

$3.00

For Farticulare, apply to

Part IV. T-Y,

$3.00

A Reduction of ten per cent will be

allowed to purchasers of ten or more copies.

This Standard Work on the Chinese Lan

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1832.

767

TO LET.

ISNEE VILLA" POEFOOLUM;

No. 250, PRAYA CENTRAL

Apply to

guage, constructed on the basis of Kanghi's B Furnished. Imperial Dictionary contains all Chinese characters in practical use, and while. alpha- betically arranged according to the sounds of the eldest dialect of China, the Can- tomeso, it given also the Mandaris pronun ciation of all characters explained in the book, so that its usefulness is by confined to the Cantanese

Dialect, but the

no means

work is a perpekty complete Thesaurus of

the whole cient and modern, as

of Chins, an

Lang all over the Empire, whilst its introductory chaptors sarve the purposes of a philological guide

the student.

1001

Lo

A

Supplement, arranged for being bound

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,

LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Front the Colony, the Adesty will be TN Accordance with Section 120 of the

conducted by Dr. T. MARTIN.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, December 14, 1883. PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM

NAVIGATION COMPANY.

CONTINENTAL PORTS,,

1194

zhe whole of the ROOMS being Commodi occasion to repeat the Fog Gun Signal at

It is also notified that when there is · QUARANTINE AT EGYPTIAN AND ou and Furnished with every Requisite the following Light-stations (at which no

Comfort, afford most desirable Actumn-

interval between signals bas hitherto been modation AR, BILLIARD ROOM, and of one signal and the first gun of the next

The BAR,

and establishod) tho time between the last gun DINING ROOMS, are fitted up' in a Superior ananter, and are all under Fu will be as shown below, on and after the

1st January, 1884.

ropean Supervision and Management.

The TABLE D'HOTE is

supplied with

every delicacy of the Season, and most Lamocks Lighthouse.

attendance. WINES

ARRANGEMENTS have been made for passing the Company's Steamers. through the SUEZ CANAL in QUARANTINE, thus avoiding any detention in EGYPT The Homeward Mails are now being landed it. at VENK, this and all other CONTIN but the QUARANTINE which in still impos pre

prevents the landing of Pas sengers, and thoes travelling by the Com- pany's Steamers are advised to remain, on

Name of Light Station,

Interval beteres

12 minutes.

and Chapel Island

10

+

"

14

sati of the best Qualities and Ccksou LIQUORS of Brands only are supplied. Arrangements Turnabout FREE BALLS, BANQUETS, DINNERS Middle dog and PICNICS made on the most Reason West Volcano able Temis. The long and almost exein- Gutzlaff

for

sive experience of the Propristors, and Forth Saddle

the wide Regulation: they have gained, are Shaweishan

a suficient guarantee that satisfaction will NE. Shantung Pro-

given in this Branch,

bo

montory Lighthouse.

suitable Chefod

With every facility for Prices, either

Arrangements at Reasonable

for permanent or weekly Boarders, the Proprietors sonddently appeal to the Com- munity of Hongkong for a continuance of

NOTE.. The Foo GUN SIGNALS for all the Ligars doseribed in the printed List of the Chinese Lighthouses, Light vessels, but

the generous Patronage Bestowed on them at which they have been established ara

during the past eleven year

Hongkong, Nergmbar 20, 1883.

15a

MM WILLIAM DOLAN,

BAIL-HAKER & SHIP-CHANDLER, 99, PRAVA CESTRAL

JOTTON DUCKS HEMP CANVAS, MANILA POFE, "AMERICAN

OAKUM, LIFE DUOYS, CORK JACKETS, et, so do

Hongkong, May 1, 1880.

cous This List is published each year with corrections to the 30th November of the preceding Fear, and may be bought of Teasca. KELLY & WALSH in Hongkong, Shanghai and Yokohamu

By Order of the Inspector General of Customs,

AM BISBEE,

Coast Inspector.

Imperial Maritime Customs, Coast Inspector's Office, 265 Shanghai, 7th December, 1983,

ENTAL

GN

Articles of Association, the General Agents, with Approval of the Consulting Committee, will on IST JANUARY, 1884, Issue INTEREST WARRANTS of

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, December 17, 1883. 1145

Shipping

Steamers.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

Steamers.

GURAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL

Tho Co.'s Steamship

*Priam," Captain BULIB, will be dospatched on or about

the 23rd Instant.

For Freight or Famage, apply to

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

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANALA

The Steamship ***

*1112.

Glenfinias," Captain Jacons, will be despatched as above on

or about the 20th Instant..

For Freight or Passage, apply to.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, December 10, 1889. 1000

NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR BATAVIA, SAMARANG AND SOURABAYA, VIA SAIGON AND PONTIANAK.

The Co.'s Stearnship

"Camerlá;"

Captain OREILLE, will be despatched na obova, on

or about the 26th Instant..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Oo,

Agentu

Hongkong, December 18, 1889. 1148

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

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

SAID, AND TRIESTE⠀⠀⠀⠀

(Taking Cargo at through rates to GAL- CUTTA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, ODESSA, and the MEDITERRANEAN PORTS.)

The Co.'s Steamship

"Orion,

Capt. 0. MAHDRSION, will be despatched an abore on

or about THURSDAY, the 27th Instant.

For further Farticulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co.; Agents,

Hongkong, December 18, 1883. 1183

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

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

The Stoaniship

* Changchow," Captain WHITTLE, will be despatched as above on

SATURDAY, the 6th January at 4 pm.

This Vessal has unusually good Cabin Accommodation, situated amidships, upon the upper deck,"

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents

Hongkong, December 18, 1883, 1155

THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND STRAITS STEAMSHIP COM-

"PANY, LIMITED.

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

The Steamshin

"Naples

Captain Tho will be despatched as sborð en

of the Radicals, an Index, and a List of FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. TUESDAY, the El January, 1894, at 4 pm, bta used by itself, and containing a List

Surnames, will be published and sold soparately.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, January 15, 1883.

Share, Payable at the HONGKONG per suit,

RAY BANK, the same heite at the Fate of 10% per annum, ontle Paid-up Capital of the Office for the year 1883, and Note hereby given that in Order that the same may be adjusted the Transfer BOOKS et the Office will be CLOSED from the 18th to 31at Instant, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & C).

General Ayents CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LISTED. Hongkong, December 12, 1883. 1314

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

Ta

CORPORATION,

115

FOR SALE CHEAP. IVE Hundred to Six Hundred Tons COKE and COAL TAR, iu lots to from one ton upwards.

CHOY CHEW,

230, Praya West. Hongkong, June 18, JAAR,

RODERICK DHU WHISKY.

1270

Pare, Fine-Flavoured Blend, Equal in Bouquet and Style to the Finest FRENCH DRANDY.

The Co.'s Stenroship.

Douglas," Capt, S. Aanrox, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 20th Inst., st Daylight, instead of às previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, December 18, 1883.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

General Managers,

Hongkong, December 15, 1883.

FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE

1133

(Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS- LAND PORTS, and taking, through 1182 Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALE

DONIA, TASMANIA and FLII)

FOR BANGKOK.

THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

The Company'a Steamer **Dannbe," Captain J. Newrox, will

Solo Agent, Hongkong,

C. L THEVENIN.bove Fort on FRIDAY, the 21st Inafant, be despatched for the Hongkong, October 19, 1883.

746 at 8 a.m.

C. L. THEVENIN, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, HONGKONG HOTEL BOLDING,

board the Vessel which calls at MARSEILLES ARE FOURTH and FINAL CALL of route-stopping a few hours only to dis- £10 Sterling per Swans on the 20,000 charge Cargo and proceed in her direct to SEARES, NEW ISSUE of this CoaPORATION, A LONDON, thus avoiding all QUARANTINE will fall dua on the laY DECEMBER CORRENT, delays and inconveniences.

in

HAS FOR SALE

Fine Assortment of WHITE and RED BURGUNDIES:--GEARD HERNIT

The Passages of the Steamers will bendo, Calcutta, Bombay, Shanghai and AGE, CHAMBERTIN, POMMARD, RICHEBOUBG,

Hongkong.

REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS entitled to NEW SHARES, are requested to Pay, at the respective OFFICEs, the above Call or its equivalent in the Currency of the above- mentioned pisces.

PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATES: Kro being de- sued in Exchange for the First Call Receipts, which are to be surrendered to the Bank. when paying the Call, will please send same of PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATES, HOLUBES

to this Offico to be endorsed

accelerated, and they will but call at MAZZA. or Gregatan

A. MOVER,

Superintendent. Hongkong, September 6, 1883; - 491

FREDERIO ALGAR, COLONIAL, NEWSPAPER & COMMIS SION AGENT, 11, Clement's Lana, Lumbard Street,

The Rate of Exchange for Hongkong is LONDON.

fixed

at 34 84d, or $53.83 per Share. THE Colonial Press applied with News- THE

INTEREST at the Rate of 7% per Annum papers, Books, Types, Lak, Prossen, will be Charged on Calls unpaid on the Papor, Correspondents, Letters and any 31 DECEMBER European Goods on Landen terms

NOTICE TO SHIPPERS. Colonial Newspapers received at the office

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager

1131

are regularly filed for the inspection of Hongkong, December 13, 1883,

1123 Advertisers and the Public

4

For Freight or Passage, apply to

YUEN FAT HONG, Agents. Hongkong, December 18, 1883.

FOR BANGKOK.

The Steamship

"Peking,"

1154

CHAELIS, Pants and Quarte, &c., &c.

Capt. HEVEN, will be despatched for tho OLD PORT, SHERRY, WHISKEY, above Port on SATURDAY, the 22nd COGNAC, Assorted LIQUEURS and BY- Instant, at 2pm. RUPS; PERFUMERY, &o., &c., &o.

For Freight or Passage, apply to Hongkong, October 17, 1883 Tal

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, December 17, 1883.

FOR SALE.

ULES

Quarte Pints...

MUMM

Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,

818 per dos. Caso.. ..$19 per 2 doz. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 188L

12#

179

1144

UNION LINE:

FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Steamship

"Venice, Captain Alus, will be despatched for the above

THE REPORT OF THE TRIAL or Port on be about ATURDAY, the 2nd

LOGAN AT CANTON that appeared in Instant.

the China Mail has been printed in PAM- PHLET FORM, and is now on Bale.- Price, 30 Cent

Hongkong, October 3, 1883.

For Freight ar Fassage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, December 12, 1883.

1110

The Eastern and Aus- tralian Steamship Co.'s Steamer

Catterikua

will be despatched as above on or about TUESDAY, the 15th Jannaty

Parcols (all of which must be sent to our Office) will be received up to 4 p.m. af MONDAY, the 14th January

Contents and value of the Packages meat be declared.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIEB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agesti. Hongkong, December 17, 1883.

Sailing Vessels.

1147

FOR NEW YORK. The 3/3 LL1. American Ship

Oneida, CARTER, Manter, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 5, 1883.

1066

FOR VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA.

The A1 British Barque

Alies Mary," ADITH, Mantor, will load bare for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight or Pasange, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December Ik, 1853. 1101