1884-02-27 — Page 1

VOL. XL, No. 0426.

The China Mail.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON--F. AA, 11 & 12, Clement's

Lane, Lombard Street, E. Q. Gaon STAKET & Co., 30, Comhill.. GORDON & Gorca, Lndgate Circus, E.C. BATES HONDY & Co., 37, Walbrook, E.C SAMUEL DELOON & Co., 160 & 154, Leadenhall Street.

PARIS AND EUROPEAAEN & PRINCE, 38, Rus Lufayette, Paris.

Bew.

NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 31, Part AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Goron, Met- bourne and Hydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports

generally Bar & BLACK, San Fran cisca,

SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapore, C. HEINSZEN

Manila.

SINGAPORE, STRAITS,

&00... CHINA; Macao, Moasta A. A. na MELLO & Co. Swalow, QUELCT & Oo. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLAS & Co. Fonchine, HRDOR & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY WALSE, Yokohama, Lane, Graw- FORD & Co.

Bank.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

NEW SHARES.marineĮ

PAID-UP CAPITAL $5,000,000.. INSTALMENT roccived on

926,765,62

$5,926,765,62

·Bmzeve Fund................................. $2,500,000.

INSTALMENT of PREMIUM TV-

evived on NEW SHADES,.. Í

608,336.13

83,108,396.43

H.

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman---W. REINELS, Esq.

Deputy Chairman W. B. YOUNG, Esq.

DALXYMELS,

A. I. MOEWES, Esq.

A Molva, Esq.

W. H. FORBES, Esq.

F. D. SALSOON, ERY.

Eag

A. GüLTEOW, Esq.

Hon. F. B. JOHNSON.

31. E. Sassoox, Esq.

CHIP MANAGER.

Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER,

Shanghai,...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERs-London and County Bank,

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate

O on the daily

balance.

For Fixed Deporits :-

For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.

4 per cent. I

11

6

"12

6 per wal.

LOCAL Buss Discounted.

Credite granted on approved Bacaritus, and every description" Banking and Exabange business transacted.

Drafts granted London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amorica, China and Japan,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,

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

Intimations.

號七十月二年四十八百八千一英

Intimations.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE DIVIDEND of 4% being $5 per

SHARE, for the Six Months ending 31st December, 1883, deolered at To-day Ordinary Yourly fceting, will be Payable at the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION on and after THURSDAY NEXT, the 28th Instant, and Shareholders are feruosted to apply for DIVIDEND WAK RANTS at the Cony's OFFICE, No. 14, Fraya Central, Hongkong."

By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. GILLIES,

Sceretary. Hongkong, February 20, 1881.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPÓA DOCK

0

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS

are requested to send in a STATEMENT of BUSINESS Contributed during the Hall- Year ended December 31st, 1853, on or bofore March at next, on which date the Accounts will be Closed.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. GILLIES,

Secretary, Hongkong, February 20, 1384.

NAVAL CONTRACTS, 1881–86.

351

CEALED TENDERS, in Duplicate, will

be Received by the Undersigned, mil Noon, on THURSDAY, the 4th Proxiuo,

Established

February,

1845.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1884.

For Sale.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

STORE KELPERS, WINE MERCHANTS, ft.,

THE

HAVE RECEIVED -

THE FOLLOWING FRESH STORES FROM CROSSE & BLACKWELL AND

OTHER BEST PACKERS :

Intimations.

EALED TENDERS for the SUPPLY of about 150 Tone Beat Quality OAR DIFF COALS will be Received at the PORTUGUESE CONSULATE, Hongkong, up to 11 a.. on THURSDAY, the 28th Instant, the Coats to be delivered into the Bankers of the Transport Africa.

Portuguese Consulato, Hongkong, February 25, 1884.

日一初月二年申甲

For Sale.

FOR SALE CHEAP.

MIVE Hundred to Six Hundred Tons OKE and COAL TAR, in lots to suit, from one ton apwards.

CHOY CHEW,

230, Praya West.

NOW ON SALE.

349.

Hongkong, June 18, 1883.

A

THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

Dried and Fresh HEERINGS,

Kippered HEREINGS and Yarmouth BLOATERS. BARNES Coletrated Home-nade JAMS.

Franch JAMS and BUTTER,

KEILLER'S MARMALADE,ING of SHAREHOLDERS in the THE Fiftoonth Ordinery Annual MEET- above Company will be held at the Oxfo cf the Company, No. 7, Queen's Road, at 12 o'clock, Noon, of THURSDAY, the 28th February instant, to receivo & State- ment of Accounts to the 31st December,

Paté du Foie Gras and Assorted English: Patés.

English, French, Dubeli and Amorican ASPARAGUS.

Galentine of GAME, BRAWN, Boar's HEAD, CAVIARE.-

Beat French SARDINES in Oil and Citron.

Ox TONGUES, Picnic TONGUES, Dried TONGUES, &c. 1883, the Report of the General Managers, E to Gleut a Consulting Committeo and Auditors.

SAUCES, CHUTNIES, CHEESE, HONEY.

French, English and American Tinned VEGETABLES.

SOUPS, TARRAGON, VINEGAR, &c, &

BRANT's Celebrated Suffolk BACON and HAMS.

Assorted WINES, SPIRITS and LIQUEURS, por Lists.

Hongkong, February 18, 1884.

SAYLE & Co.'s

SHOW-ROOMS.

We are now Showing cr 'Glencaru."

from Persons desirens of SUPPLYING TANCY.CAUZE BROCHE PENADINES,

the following ARTICLES for the Use of H

H. M. NAVY for the year 1884-80, viz.:-

BISCUITS,

SOFT BREAD,

FRESH BEEF,

[J

VEGETABLES, POTATOES,

FRED MILK,

RAISONS,

RUE,

Scoal,

TEA,

AND WATER. Printed Forms of Tenders and further Particulars van le obtained at the NAVAL Srozen's Odice.

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

W. H. LOBB, Storekeeper,

H. M. Vienalling Yard, Hongkong, 25th February, 1884.

342

DODT. SIM & Co.'s PATENT ANTI-

R FOULING COMPOSITION

as supplied to

Lor Majesty's Ships; The P. O. S. N. Co.;

*

Thin mylna Kokeäntalja Moenggara ə

The Japanese Governinent..

Sole Agent, China, Japon, and Manila,

EDWARD GEORGE.

Bangkong, January 31, 1884

188

"SULPHOLINE LOTION.“ NExternal Means of CURING SKIN A DISEASES. There is scarcely any cruption but will yield to "Selphufine" in a few days, and commence to fade away, 48 if it sous phat eure. Ordinary pimples, redness, blotches, surf, ughness, vanish as if by raagis; whilst da, enduring skin disorders, that have plagued the sufferers

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO

STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

even

COLOURED VELVETEENS,

BLACK SILKS,

BLACK and COLOURED SATINE,

COLOURED CASHMERES,

BLACK FRINGES,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

Hongkong, February 26, 1864,

Intimations.

NORTH BORNEO.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

[HE Undermentioned GOVERNMENT for years, however deeply rooted thoy mayANDS situmied as the Town of Salpboline" will successfully attack BoruA, NURTE BORSKO, will be SOLD by ba, them. It destroys the animalculie which PUBLIO AUCTION at the LAND OFFICE, Cause these unsightly, ritable, painful Affections, and always produces a clear, at 1 o'clock pm., on the day after the arrival of the S.S. Borneo from Singapore, healthy, natural condition of the skin, about the 20 MARCH, 1851. The said Sapholine Lotion is sold by must CSS. Barnes will leave Klopurn on her return mists. Bottles, 24. 94. Mado only by J. joumey about 48 hours after arrival. MR. Love Company Persan & Co., Londo

PARTICULARS OF LOTS.

LIMITED.

TR. THOMAS ARNOLD will act as

until further Notice.

E. R. KELILIOS, Chrisman.

Hoogkong, February 23, 1884.

346

LIVER COMPLAINTS. KING'S DANDELION &QUININE

DLIVER PILLS (without Boreury).

To live

*

Size

Zient

Lit

Bea

Open Pries,

83 $0 $100. ELOTERI 65/10 Fron 65 t. Let par Let

3rd 33 d. by per $50

toge

THE SINGAPORE TRAMWAY OOM-FLATENG, HAD APSTIPE, INDE CON LAT: 11/2 Stock. 96 ft. Les per Let

LIMITED.

CAPITAL............. 8500,000,

IN BUARES OF $100 BACH; $5 PAYABLE ON APPLICATION; $20 Ox ALLOT MENT; THE REMAINDER AU MAY BE REQUIRED,

Directors

Hon. JAMES GRAHAM, M.L.C., (Mossra. BYAR & Co.)

Hon. W. G. GULLAND, M.L.C., (Masars. PATERSON, SIMICKA & Co.) Hon. ANDREW CURRIE, M.L.C.,

Messrs. Tam BORNZO COMPANY, LIMITED) JOHN R. CUTHBERTSON, Esq., (Messa, BOUSTEAD & Co.) T. H. SOEST, Esq., (Messrs. PUTTRARCHEN, RESINER & Co.) JOHN ELAIR, Esq., - Manager,

(TANJONG PAGAR DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED) ONG KEU HO, Esq., (Mesar. Onu KBC Ho & Co.} Engineer JOHN STRAIN, Esq., G.E., Glasgow,

Bankers. THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.

Ofics,

14, COLLYER QUAY, SINGAPORE, SYME, & Co., General Agents. Object

To construct and work Tramways, for the carriage of passengers and goods, in the important, populoos and rapidly in cressing town of Singapore, under authority given by Ordinances of the Legislative Council of the Straite Settlements,

Applications for SHARES may be sent in to any of the Agencies and Branches of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, from whom Copies of the Prospectus can be obtained.

Applications from Chion will be received up to the 29th of February, 1884.

Singapore, 8th December, 1883.

Mr. Andrew Wind,

183

NEWS ACENT, &c. 183, NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK;

THE BEST REMEDY FOR BILIOUS. NESS, STOMACH DERANGEMENT, SHOULDERS, AITETITE,

ACIDITY, HEADACHE, GESTION, HEARTBURN, and all other symptoms of disordered

liver and cepepsia. Acknow lodged by many eminent surgeons to be the safcut and mildest pills for every constitu. tion. In boxes, at is. 14d., 28. d., and 46. Sold by Chemists throughout the world.

300

&0.,

DRESS SKIRT FRILLINGS,

CAMBRIC HANDKERCHIEFS

&c.

SA

Intimations.

NOTICE

356

TT is hereby notified to the Public that TT

the MILITARY AUTHORITIES ATO about to

Jay & MINE FIELD on the Hongkong side

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. Hongkong, February 4, 1884. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

:

220

THE Transfor BOOKS of the Company The CLOSED from the Lath to the 28th day of Febronry instant, both days

melrdl

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers, Hongkong Firm Insurance Co., Ltd.

221 Hongkong, February 4, 1884. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM Notices to Consignees.

STEAMSHIP "TRAOUADDY.”

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

NOTICE.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamships 1270Vange und Euphrate, from London, in

connection with the abova Steamor, are hereby informed that their Goods-with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuabl

CHINESE DICTIONARYaro being landed and stared at their risk

IN THE

"UANTONESE DIALEOT,

"' .or

Dr. E. J. EFTEL

CROWN GORAVO, PP. 1018.

HONGKONG, 1877-1883.

Part L A-K

$2.50

Part II. Part III Part IV.

K-M, M-T. T-Y,...

.82.50 63.00 ...$3.00

A Reduction of tea per cent. will be allowed to purchasers of Ten or more sopics,

This Standard Work on the Chinese Lan-

guage, constructed on the basis of Kanghi's Imperial Dictionary, contains all Chinese characters in practical use, and while alpha betically arranged according to the sounds of the oldest dialect of China, the Can- lonene, it gives also the Mandarin pronun- siation of all characters explained in the | book, so that its usefulness is by no means confined to the Cantonese Dinler, but the work is a practically complete Thesauras of the whole Writur Language of China, an- ciunt and modern, as used all over the Empire, whilst its introductory chapter serve the purposes of a philological guide to the student.

A Supplement, arranged for being bound and used by itself, and containing a List of the Radicals, aa Index, and a List of Surnames, will bo published and sold

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

NOTICE is hereby given that the Orsoparately.

dinary Yearly MEETING of the EHAREHOLDERS in this CoRFORATION

will be Held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the 28th day of February curront, at THREE O'Clock p.m., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, together with Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1883.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

118

NOW READY. PRICE, $1.00. COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW. BY E. H. PARKER.

Can be obtained from KELLY & Waran at Shanghai and Hongkong, at LANE, 230 CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, and at the

China Mail Oflice.

Hongkong, February 5, 1884, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

TOTICE is hereby given, that the NEGISTER OF SHARES of the CORPORATION will be CLOSED from tho 14th to the 28th February current (both) days inclusive) during which period na Transfer of

usie Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, February 5, 1884.

NOTICE.

231

To Let.

TO LET.

du' IKING SERB27.

Apply to

BELILIOS & Co. Hongkong, February 26, 1884.

TO LET.

356

THE PREMISES now occupied by us, MEMBERS of the HONGKONG QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

of the Ly-E-MUN PASS, for the purpose of making experiments The FISLE will be marked by Two Broys moored in the Cen-BE Anual General MEETING of the Iro of the Pass; and to prevent fouling the MINE CASE and MoonTNGs, Masters of GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Vessels navigating the Channel are caution will be held on FRIDAY, the th Instant, ed to keep on the North-East or Chinese at 3.30 p.m., at the CITY HALL. side of the said Buoys.

GUARD BOATS will be stationed to warn Shipmasters previous to firing the Mines.

H. G. THOMSETT,

Harbour Master, &c. HARNOUR DEFARIMENT,

Hongkong, February 5, 1884.

242

WILLIAM DOLAN, SAIL-MAKER & REIF-CHANDLER, 42, PRAYA CERTIKAL. YOTTON DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS,

COTTONI ROPE, AMERICAN

OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS, 40., 4., &

Hongkong, May 1, 1889.

256

By Order,

For further Particulars apply to Messrs.

& Co,

Russ

J

913

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

TO LET.

228

E. GEORGE,

Secretary. Hongkong, February 19, 1884 HONGKONG ENGINEERS" PARSINo. 50, PEEL STREET. Poates- VILLA," ROHNSON ROAD,

INSTITUTE.

NOTICE.

Geuorel MEETING of MEMBERS of the above will be held on WEDNES DAY, the 6th March, at the INSTITUTE Rooms, at 8.15 pm

aion from lat March.

Apply to

JAMES K. RESBEOK, G

Tim. Secretary. Hongkong, February 21, 1884.

HOP SHING & Co., ENGINEERS, BOILER MAKERS,

321

The maid Rent being irredeemable. Thess LANs are to ho Sold in the usual Government Title, a Copy of which, with Plan of the Town and Conditions of Sale PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM COPPER SMITHS, BRASS & TRON can be seen at the BR18. Nena BORNEO COMPANY'S AGENCY, Hongkong.

HENRY WALKER, Acting Commissioner of Lands PEPPER'S QUININE & IRON TONIC LAND OFFICE, Ezorgza

OUSES and Jovelops the nervous ener-

RO

206

NAVIGATION COMPANY.

QUARANTINE IN EUROPE.

PASSENGERS and SHIPPERS by the

gics, enriches the blood, promotes CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, formed that QUARANTINE ENFORCEMENTA

LIMITED.

bave been reduced at MARSEILLES 24 appetia, dispels languor and depression, fur-

hours, and at VENICE to 2 days, performed ties the digestive organa. Is a specific rainedy for neuralgia, indigestion, ferers, ARISTHENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1883 on heard the Steamer at both pures. cheat affections, and in wasting disctises,

QUARANTINE will probably be removed The whole acrofulous tendencies, &c.

CONTRIBUTORS to the above Orsier from all ports by the time Steamers now franis is greatly invigorated by Pepper's C

are requested to Furnish the Under- leaving CHINA will arrive in the MEDITER- Touis, the mental isecities brightened, the signed with a Lasr of CONTRIBUTIONS for EANEAN.

PASSENOLES by the Company's Steamers constitution greatly strengthened, and are the year ending 31st Decrmbar, 1883, in turn to robust health corain. Bottles, Order that the DISTRIBUTION of BONUS have a vays the option of continuing the doses, ds. 6d. Sold by Chemists every may be arranged. Returas not rendered journey on to LONDON, on payment of the where. Mads only by J. PEPPER & Co., prior to the 2018 MALCE NEXT will be od difference of fure.

A. McIVER, Junted by the OFFICE, and no Cinima

Superintendent. Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Hongkong, January 20, 1884. General Agents, CARTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

225 Hongkong, February 20, 1884.

London.

TARAXAJUM & PODOPHYLLIN.

medicinal roots, is now used instead

TS find combination, extracted from

CORPORATION.

of blue pill and calomel for the cure of dyspepsia, biliousness, and all eyunploma of

of t the liver, which are generally HONGKONG & SHANGHAI RANKING congestion pain beneath the shoulders, headache, drowsiness, no appetite, furred tongue, agreeable taste in the morning, giddiness, disturbance of

THE of the stomach, and feeling of general depression. It is the safest

cine.

dia.

£10 Sterling per SHARE on the 20,000 E FOURTH and FINAL WALL of SHARE, NEW ISSUE of this CORPORATION, Tarazacum and Podophyllin in & faid made only by J. PEPPER, Bedford will fail due on the 31er DeEMEER CURRENT Laboratory, London, whose name is on in London, Calcutta, Bombay, Shanghai and every label Bottles, 2x. 9d. Saki by all Hongkong. Chemists

LOOKVER'S SULPHUR HATE BESTORER

WILL darkon grey hair, and in a few days completely bring back the na- tural calour. The effect is superior to that produced by a direct dye, and does not injure the skin. Large battles, 1s. 6d. Lockyer's is equal to the most expensive

hair restorer.

LOCZYER'S SULPHUR HAIR RESTOBER

TS the best for restoring grey hair to its former colour. It produces a perfectly natural shade, and is quite harmlear. Valu is authorized to receive Subscriptions, able for destroying sours and encouraging Advertisements, &c., for the China Mait, growth of new hair. Sold everywhere."

1037

1w2 1my85 Ourland China Mail, and China Review

159

Twelfth Volume of the "CHINA REVIEW."

FOUNDERS, &c.,

WEST POINT IRON WORKS. ITAVING This Day commenced Bust

ready to undertake

Show, Deceit under the work

Orders erernted with the utmost despatch Vision of an EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN.

611 and at moderate terms.

24th September, 1883.

For Sale.

PUBLICATIONS by J. DYER BALL "ANTONESE MADE EASY"-A

Book of SimPLE SENTENCES in the CANTONESE Colloquial--with Fres and Literal Translations; and Directions for Rendering English Grammatical Forms into Chiness and vice versa.-Price, $2. Intor leared Oopics, 82.50,

395

DORABJEE NOWROJEE, Victoria Hotel. Hongkong, February 22, 1884

ODOWN STO I. ET.

PRAYA EAST AND WANCHAL ROAD, For Particulars, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hangkong, April 26, 1892,

TO LET.

Praya CENTRAL.

#67

No. 258, PHAYA O, TEAMOUR TEEACE.

No. 16, HOLLYWOOD ROAD,

Apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, February 25, 1884.

Notices to Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

31

S. S. "KUMAMOTO MARU,” FROM KOBE AND NAGASAKL

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the abovo sad are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

0o

Cargo impeding the discharge or remain- "We most cordially recommend it."-ing on board after MONTAY, the 26th Chirin Resew."Will he found to supply Tustant, will be landed and stored at Con- a want long felt by students of Cantonese.

sigsiens' risk and expense. Mr. BALT's Notes, on -Daily Press.

No Fire Insurance will be affected.

H. J. H. TRIPP valuable."-China Muil.

Agent,

Now Ready. Classifiers and Grammar will be found very

No. 3.-Vol. XI.

OF THE-

"EASY SENTENCES IN THE HAKKA DIALECT WITH A VOCABULARY.”—

"CHINA REVIEW" Price, L

CONTAINS

REGETERED SHALBHOLDERS entitled to NEW SHARES, are requested to Pay, at

"The Sentences given appear to be well arranged,China Mail. Contains a the respectivs Orices, the above all or ita equivalent in the Currency of the above The Eight "Lions" of Canton.

wide range of subjects."Chinese Recorder, mentioned places.

PROMOVAL CERTICAs are being is China during the Tain Dynasty, A.D. de. "An extensive Vocabulary." Daily

Press, and in Exchange for the First Call Receipts, which are to be surrendered to the Bank.

HOLDERS of PROVIFIONAL CERTIFICATES, when paying this Call, will please send same to this Office to be endorsed.

The Rate of Exchange for Hongkong in liked at 3/-8fd, or 859.93 per Share..

INTEREST at the Fata of 7% per Annum

31ST DECEMBER

will be Charged on Cally unpaid on the

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Alanager Hongkong, December 19, 1833.

264-410.

The Winehow Dialect.

A Chip from Chinese History, or the Last Two Emperors of the Great Sung Dynasty, 1101-1128. Hakka Folk-Lore.

Soraps from Chiness Mythology, Some Hacks Songs.

FOR SALE at Messra. KELLY & WALSH's, W. BREWER'S, and LANE, CRAWFORD &Co.'s, Hongkong; and at Messrs. TEENER & Co.'s, Lordua.

..143 Hongkong, January 23, 1894

-Mitau Bishi Mail 8, 8. Co.

238 Hongkong, February 23, 1884.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES

NOTICE TO DONSIGNEES, YONSIGNEES of the following Cargo Aro requested to sout in their BL of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and to take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Ex Baghalien

Notices of New Books and Literary Intel. THE REPORT OF THE TRIAL or No mark, no number, 4 bundles Iron.

TLOGAN A CANTON that apposted in F00, 74691 bag Raisins

Notes and Queries.

ligence.

Books Wanted, Exchanges, &c.

To Contributors..

1121

Hongkong, February 1, 1834,

thu China Mail has been printed in PAM PHLET FORM, and is now on Sale,-

Price, 30 Cents.

Hongkong, October 3, 1883.

1. MARTIN

Acting Agent. Hongkong, February 9, 1884.

253

at the Company's Godowns, whenco delivery may be obtained immediately after landing. Optional Cargo, will be forward on, unless intimation is received from the Con signoos beforo 4 pm. To-Day, the 20th Instant, requesting it to be lauded here.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after Tues- DAY, the 4th March, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges at 1 cont per prokage for diurn,

Alf Clans met be sent in to me before the 7th March or they will not be re- cognised.

No Fire Insurance has been affected

I. MARTIN,

Acting Agent

Hongkong, February 26, 1884.

Shipping.

Steamers.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

FAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Co.'s Steamship

"Iraouaddy,"

Command. PASQUALINS, will be despatched for THURSDAY, the 28th

SHANGHAI Instant, at Daylight.

I. MARTIN,

Acting Ayent,

352

Hongkong, February, 26, 1884.

NOTICE

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Co.'s Steamship.

"Mensalch,"

Commandant BLANO, will be despatched for

YOKOHAMA on THURSDAY, the 28th

Instant at Daylight

Acting Agent,

353

Hongkong, February 20, 1884

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

The Co's Steamship

"Douglas,"

Captain ASSTON, will be despatched for the abort, Ports on THURSDAY, the 28th Inst, at Daylight.

For Freight or Pasago, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers, Hongkong, Fobrary 23, 1884.

940

FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK. THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

The Company's Steamer "Kong Beng,"

Okptain R. Jones, will

be despatched for the

above Forts on FRIDAY, the 29th Inst,

a Daylight,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

YUEN FAT HONG, Agents. Hongkong, February 26, 1884.

UNION LINE.

$61

FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL

The Steamship

Selembris,"

Captain FOWLER, will he desparched for the bare Port on or about SATURDAY; 1st March, instead of as previously advertised, For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

330 Hongkong, February 22, 1884.

FOR

Sailing Vessels.

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA.

The American Barque

"Nellie Man"

AUSTIN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.:

201 Hongkong, February 11, 1884.

FÖR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 3/3 .11. American Ship "Toretto Fish HYLE3, Master, shortly due, will load here for the above Porty and will have quick despatch

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, January-26, 1884.

JUL

Cc.'s

FOR SALE.

ULES MUMM

CHAMPAGNE Quarts.......800 per 2 doz. Case. Pint$21 per 2 doz.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.

Hongkong, December 20, 1889,

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