1884-09-20 — Page 1

Vol. XL. No, 6802,

The China Mail.

INTS FOR THE CHINA MALLE

POND-HANGAR, IL 12; Olement's

我十二月九年四十八百八千一英

Bank,

Lovin, Lombank Street, E. U. GEOROL THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK STAKET&C, 30, Cahill Gunnos ic Gaming, Lodhale Citrus 10.0 Bares O CORPORATION, LIMITED prodleni? 13 Go4, 37, -17 Benok, LC. MANUEL DAARON & Co. 150 & ins

brademali stranki Fes PARIS" AND EUROPE ALLIEN & PRICE $0, Rus; Inforette, Edría NEW YORK-ANDRAW WOD, 121, Fark

AUSTRÁLIA, BASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND Gonow Gorom, Mel- bonne inkt fyza Sat SAN FRANCIS00 and American Ports

BLACK, San Fran

SINGAPORE STRAITS, BATCE & are Nispore. C. HRISZEN OHINA MANG, Masir's A. A. DE MELLO

Sato, QCH & Co. WALON, NICHOLLS & CO.

Op Changhai, | LABE, CRAWFORI Cod KELLY & WALK. Yukohama, Laxe, Crat." FORD & C

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

PALUP CAPITAL,..

RESERVE FORD, 19 KESERVE TOR: EQUALIZATION,

Incorporated in London on 18th July, 1884, under the Comppaines dels 1802, to 1883. LONDON BANKERS. UNION BANK OF LONDON, Lo, BANK OF

ED, LONDON,

EN ALLOWED OF De

At 3 mon

"Curegat. Accepts kepta on Terms which hay be learnt on application.

J. MELVILLE MATSON,

Mariyer. Hongkong, September 15, 1884.

ARRA

1506

Prospectus.

PROSPECTUS

OF THE

HINESE MPERIAL GOVERN- LMENT SILVER LOAN, 1884

OF

87,800,000 $4,400,000

$ 400,000

BRIVE LEVILITY or Po-$7,500,000

wis CouY OF AXIRECTORS.

Chairman B. MoEds, Kay Deputy Chairman Hon. F. D. SABION, Q.. D. BOTTOMLEY,

Tag

H. LDALRYMPLE

GROT, Esq.

H. Harrius, Esq. Hon W, KISWICK YA MOLVER, Esq. WAL Fouka, Esq. 1M-E Saison, Eng.

Home Bouchour Maxinen, Hongkong.....TEOMAS JAUKSON, Esq.

MAKADER

Shanghai..........EWEX CAMERON, Esq. LONDON-BAEKIns-London and County

Bank.

HONGKONG.:

INTEREST, ALLOWED.

N Qurrelit Deposit Account at the rate of 2 por cast. per annum on the daily

Unixxca.

For Fixed Deposits :— For 3 months, 9 per cent, per BITUINS

4 per cent.

5 per cent.

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er

LOCAL BEZZE DCOUNTED, Credila granted on approved Securities, Ad every Basripilon of Banking and Bachango business transacted.

Drafis granted on Lotion, and the shlaf Commercial pisces in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan

PETAJAUKBON,

Aku daha Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 25, 1881. 1423

R

FOTICE..

ULES OF THE HONGKONG

----BAYINGS' BANK

The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premles in Hoogkong Business hours Un week-days, 10 to 3: Saturdays,

AUTHORISED EX TAFERIAL DECRES: -

Dested 4th December, 1863,

For Dollars 2,789,400,28 equivalent of Taels 2,000,000 at 7.1.7. in Bonds of 4500 each Hongkong Currency, bearing interest at 8 per cent, por sunum.

Prificipal and Eptorest payabls in Hong- kong,

gan penga

The Loan is divided into Twe Portions for 81,394,700.14 Million Teela) sucit, and marked respectively A & B

The Bends of Loan A are redeemable at instalments, the first of which will be pay par within 3 years (1887) by three yearly able on the 15th March, 1885,

The

Benda of Loan B are redcomable at par within 6 years (1800) by three yearly Instalments, the first of which will be pay able on the 30th June 1888.

The Band will bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent per annum payable yearly, according to the English Calendar, an per annexed Schedule, at the Offices of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CUB> | FUBATION, at the Current Hate of Exchange for Demand Hills on lungkung The first Payment of interest ou Loan A will be on 15th March, 1885, and on Loan B on Xữth June, 1985,

The Drawings will take place in Hong- kong one ionth previous to the dates of payment of the Drawn Bonds as given in the Schedule, and the Bonds so drawn will be paid of at par on the respective dates specified, at the Offices of the Hose ONG and SHARIAT BINTING CORPORATION, after which date interest on the Bonds so drawn will cease.

Bunds to hearer will be issued on 25th October, 1884, against allotment letter and on payment of the balance due on navie from which date the publie will receiva interest upon the Bonds of both Losna,

SOHEDULE,

TABLE OF DRAWINGS AND PAYMENT

Date of pay- ment of drawn bonds and interest. 1883-15th Mar. 1886-15th

10 1887-15th

OF INTEREST,

-The sets of the Rongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation will form a direct accurity for the repay. ment of suma deponitod in the above 1885-504 June

1836 90th

8.---Sumy less than 81 or more than $250 1887-30th

at one time will not be received. No 188 depositor may deposit more than 1,500 1889-30th ір аду оперот.

1890–30th

-Deposits may be on behalf of relations,

of trusta, etc, in addition

of the depos

tor's own secount.. Раскоди

desirous

AU Jens than

3. dallas muy do so by fixing clean ten cent salope to a form to be obtained as the Bank or at the Fat Office. When the is presented

LOAN A.,

Amount of

Amount of

blished February,

1845.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1884 For Sale.

Lane, Crawford & Co.

BRC TO ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE NOW OPENED THEIR

NEW FURNISHING & HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY

DEPARTMENTS,

WITH

very large Stock of entirely

NEW GOODS,

SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE PRESENT SEASON,

:

CONSISTING OF:

GOBLIN TARESTRY, CHRPE CARTONNES, and REVERSIBLE CRÉTONNES in art de signa,

BRUSSEL'S CARPETS, BEST FI-FRANECRETONNES, a carefully selected Slook of

“QUALITY OF PURE, WOOLS, FAST DYES, and this year's Choicest Designs. BRUSSEL'S 2ND QUALITY and TAPES. TRY CARPETS, durable, moderate in price, and the newait patterne. KENSINGTON CARPETS from §17 cach. These are woven in one piece, bordered, fringed and reversible, they are most artistic and very suitable for Reception and Bed Rooms.

A very large Assortrait of AXMINSTER, VELVET & SHEEPSKIN HEARTH-

BEDDING of all descriptions, carefully. manufactured, and of guaranteed que... lity.

BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS, and CHILDREN'S COTS in great variety.

The Patent WOVEN WIRE and the EX- CELSIOR SPRING MATTRESSES in all sizes.

BUGS, VELVET CENTRE CAR. HOUSEHOLD LINENS. A very large PETS in all the latest designs,

-Stock of the best TABLE DAMASK, LINEN and COTTON SHEETINGS, QUILTS, COUNTERPANES, BLAN- KETS, &, at low prices.

The new English and French CAPES- TRIES for CURTAINS and COVERING FURNITURE The MEXICAN TA- PESTRIES from $1 per yard. A large stock of nowist REPS and DAMASKS. EIDER DOWN QUILES and PILLOWS

in great variety.."

For Sale.

ESTIMATES given for FURNISHING. throughout, or RE-COVERING FUSE FORE.

W. POWELL & Co.

VICTORIA HOTEL BUILDINGS, QUEEN'S BOAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

Hongkong, September 15, 1884.

1555

GENERAL DRAPERS, SILK MERCERS, HOSTERS, HABERDASHERS AND MILLINERS.

sach drawing. interest.M

$418,410.04 8111,550.01 488,145.05 78,103.20 488,145.05 30,051,60

81,304,700.14 $228,730.81

Leav B.

$111,576.01 111,070.0 111,670.01

B488,145,05 111,676.01

488,145.05 -418,410.04

72,524.40 38,472.80 $1,394,700.14 8662,301.24

With reference to the foregoing, enten tendern sps invited for the sbore: Loan at the Offices of the BuraKONG AND SHANG BAI BANKING CORPORATION at Hongkong, Shanghai, and Yokobama, until Nook en SATURDAY, Sath October, 1884, when will be opened, afterwards ne

Trith ten elewan APA Doboz pilot to be entertained. Applicants

Cife credital und dar

6.- Depositors in the darings Bark having tander

4100 or more at their predit may at have the option of Laking either Loan A pi

STOCK, and repoctially soliat, the kind Patronage and Support and M. POWELL have returned from England with an entirely NEW

of the Labs and GENTLEMEN of Hongkong and Coast Porti.

The PREMISES will be OPEN for BUSINESS on WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 17th September.

Hongkong, September 13, 1884,

BE

SAYLE & Co.

1543

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

THE

PICTURES, BOOKS, &ē. ・・・

HE Undersigned has received intru H. Duke, Eaq, to Bell by Public Austion, tions from the Excurons of the late

ON

MONDAY,

日二初月八年申

Intimations.

NOTICE

Special Ganem MEETING of the MEMBERS of the HONGKONG

PRICE, $PRR MONTH.

Shipping

Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, SINGAPORE, AND BANGKOK

GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMEROEN

will be hold at the Crg HALL on MON

01 Se

DAY NEXT, the 22nd Instant, at 4 pm., THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM-

to consider the subject of a Tatzoram re ceived by the Osatars from the Chamber

of Commerce at Shanghai.

By Order

H. M. BAILY,

Acting Secretary. Hongkong, September 18, 1884.

VICTORIA HOTEL, Prayas and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong,

SHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED

The Company's Steamer

Para Chula hom Blao, Capt. H. Ligurwood, will The dispatched for the

1594 above Porta on TUESDAY, the 28 lust,

at 2 p.m.

THIS extensite and well-appointed. establishment, situated in ons of the must central and airy positions in the Colony and commanding a splendid cient of almost the entire harbour and withire five minutes' walk of the principal Gov- ernment Offices (including, the Post Office), Banks, de, has recently been much larged and improved and is now one of the principal Hotels in the place. The Rooms are acious, well ventilated and have just been refurnished in a most comfortable and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East, The accommodation

and service of gpery kind

I will be found to be of the best des cription

An ample and varied. TABLE D'HOTE

always provided and served in the spa cious, large Dining Hall

The Hotel also contains handspine und comfortable reception, Reading, Billiard and Smoking

for comfort, cur veniones and quit. service. Continental languages are spoken

Ter Hotel 4 MA

The Hotel launch QON meets all incom

ing mall and passenger steaners to con-- vey passengers and their luggage ashore.

Farce

Single journey20 Ch. each Passenger. Double"

.-..-30 Bagyago

10 u

per Package. Megins, DORABJEE AND HING KEE, PROPRIETORA. Hongkong, September 15, 1884,

1659

DVERTISER wishes a SITUATION to go to SAN Francisco or any Porb of ENGLAND. Wages no object. Apply by Letter to

Mas. SVEET, Rocklands,' Robinson Road. Hongkong, August 21, 18847-

Shipping.

Steamers.

UNION LINE,

1400

FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL

The Steamship

Norther

Captain Warsox, will be f despatched for the above

Port on SUNDAY, the 21st Instant, at

the 22nd September, 1894, at p.., at Daylight. his Sales Rooms, Praya Central,

A QUANTITY OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &, comprising -- SOFAS, CHANS, TABLES, PICTURES, SIDE- BOARD, COPY PRESS, CHEST of DRAWERS, BERSEADS, TOILET and WASHING STAXES,

EG to

form the

ADIES and GENTLEMEN of Hong- CHEVAL GLASS, &c, de. kong that at their AUCTIONS, on

TUESDAY. THURSDAY & SATURDAY,

aper their Advertisement, will offer the Balance of their

SILK GOODS,

COMPRISING

their eption transfer: the game to the Loan and tenders should distinctly stats BLACK AND FANCY SILKS AND SATINS Hangtong and Shanghai Hensing Cor which one is dosi

dosired.

A deposit of tas per centum upon the

in Pieces, Dress Lengths and Remiants.

Also a few SETS of FUB TRIMMINGS.

pation on fred deports for 12 mount tendered most accompany each ap- At 5 per cent par antiqug interest. Doponite, may be forwarded from the plleation, much deposit to be ninde by Cheque Ports by means of clean. Hongsong on a Bank in Hongkong. The balanco of

·Postage Stamph of any values, the amount alictted to be paid on or before -Interrat at the rate of 31 per cont. per te th October, 1884.

um will be allowed to depositors an

An Inspection solicited.mmissions left with Mr. ROOKE Defanit the duen payment of any instalment a

at from those unable to attend will be executed. date will render will be supplied ginais menta lisbig is forfeiture.

all previous pay- If no allotment is made the deposit will d with "oach" "payment "ath be returned in till and if only a portion drawal,Depostos, mish mat make of the amount applied for is allotted, the Boy entries wolves in their Paw balance of the deposit will be applied bat sheold send them to be towards the payment of the final instal

ant twice a year, about mant

SALESIDE Ach must be pro

the beginning of Janmary and begin All Lenders to bear upon the cover nits of July, amoureusender for Chinera Imperial Silver Loan Covers containing Pass-Books, Roof 1884.

stared Letters coussining Stamps or The Corporation does not bind itself ta other Remittanove, and generally, non-accept any Tender below par, respondance as be the business of the This prospectus and furu of tender can Bank will it marked On Hongkong be offained ou application at the Bank, Saving Bord Euths, to formarded

free of Ponlege or Registration

o

chy the various British Post Officer in

fongkong and China

sale may be made or demand; the penuntattendens of the depositör oss ta idely appointed agent, the propuchun al his Bass Bookc Locumtients connected with the the Savings Bank are

Til Referees to the

For the

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION, Agents Irsuing the lacin

TJACKSON,

Chief Mandre.

Hongkong, September 11, 1884 ~ ›

CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM PARY, LIMITED, BAHLIKO ABJUSTUENT OF BONUS TOH THE YEAR 1853, SHAREHOLDERS are hereby requested to send in to this Offers a List of thir Contributions of Premis for the year ends ing Blyt

1 December but in Under that the PROPORTION of PROFIT for that year. 4obe Paid as BUNUS to CONTAINOJUMS on the way be manged. Returns not colle before the 80th November next, will be made up by the Company, and no suben

HONGKONG & BRANGHAE BANKINGstit Claims or Alteration will be allowed.

Borang By Order of the Director,

SAYLE & Co.

VICTORIA EXCHANGE.

Hongkong, September 20, 1884.

OVERSTRUNG TRICHORD COTTAGE

PIANOS,

NEUMEYES & Co., WRIDENSLAUFER & ROSENKRANZ. Specially manufactured for this climate.

1571

COMPLETE IRON FRAME AND TUNING PLATE,

Unrivalled for Brilliancy and Sweetness of Tone. FINEST TOUCH.

Price for Cash, from

On Hire, per month, from

$280 to $250. $15 to $ 20.

Special attention is called to the fact that after having hired a Pisno for 14 months, it will become without further payment the property of the hirer.

INSPECTION SOLICITED.

Hongkong, July 14, 1834.

WASHING BOOKS

(In English and Chamas)

Prof. A. VITA,

Aleandra Tenne....

1189

THEPORT OF THE TRIAL

LOGA CANTON that appeared in

or

TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use the China Mait has been printed in FAM.

PHLET FORM, and is now on Bale 1

Price, 30 Centa

JAS. 3. COUGHTRIE, W

of Ladies and Gentlemen can now he had at this Office - Price, #1 buch. 1:* Chaters Matt Útics,

Hongkong, September 1, 1884.

Beoretary

1162

Hongkong, October 3, 1889.

Also, A VALUABLE AND EXTENSIVE LIBRAR Y,

comprising

Works on ENGINEERING, ARCHITREA TURE, ASTRONOMY, SCIENTIFIC, HISTORICAL and, Wonns of REFERENCE, &a; and a quantity of Noves zad Lont •Lrikka- TURE, &C., déc.

And

A DOG-CART, & JINRICKSHAW and some OLD HARNERS.

Catalogue of Books will be issued. TERMS OF SALE,As customary

G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 17, 1884. 1578

Intimations.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 18, 185% 1080 DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW.

The Co.'s Stearnship

Kreppung, Captain Youso, will be despatched for the above

Ports out SUNDAY, the 21st Instant, at

am

1677

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

General Managers.--=: Hongkong, September 17, 1884. THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)

The Co.'s Steamship

Diamante, Caplan Staph, will be despatched for the above

THE DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COM-Port on MONDAY, te nd Instant, ut

PANY, LIMITED.

THE First Ordinary General MEETING THE SHAREHOLDERS in the coro

Company

will be held at the OFFICE of the Undersigned, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th Instant, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a State- ment of Accounts, and electing Consulting Committee sud Auditors.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Manageren Hongkong, September 16, 1884. 1554 HONGKONG STEAM LAUNDRY COM-

---PANY, LIMITED. CHAREHOLDERS are requested to send in their PROVISIONAL CERTIFMATES 10

5 p.1.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUNSELL & CO,

General Managers. Hongkong, September 18, 1884 CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED

DIREOT

1581

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, Calling PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS; and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND: through Pasige Tickets granted to FORT MORESBY

(TENIDO MEN

Steamship

Tamari, Captain VORDIN, will be despatched as above qu

the Undersigned, by the 15th Instant, in MONDAY, 22nd Instantl Order that they may be EXCHANGED for FULLY PAID-UP BORP.

This Veel has unusually good Cabin,

the upper deck, s

and after the lat of October next, shoul

All Communications to the Company, onnodation, situated maidahipa, upon Manager, at the Work, Bowrington, be addressed to Mr. ALEXANDRE BAI

WILLIAM LEGGE, Acting Boaretary, Hongkong, September 1, 1884 148

WANTED

OR THE SINGAPORE & STRAIE PRINT- ING OFFICE,' Singapore, a FOREMAN THOGRAPHER.

Apply, with Testinomials, stating Wages exposed to

The Manager,

SINGAPORE & STEATIS PRENTING

Ордов, Singapore

4th September, 1884

1487

For Freight or Passage, apply to.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE Agents Hongkong, September 15, 1884. 1567

BEN LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOUU

The Behaup

Benalder, Captain Boss, will be deepatched as shova on

or about the 24th Instant

For Freight or Passage, apply tô

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co,

Agents. Hongkong, September 17, 1884

1574

For Freight or Passage, apply to

YUEN FAT HONG,

Agénér Hongkong, September 19, 1884.

1589

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

The Eastern and Aus tralian Stenship Co.'s chartered Steamer

Tajú,

Captain MANN, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 23rd September

Parcals (all of which must be sent to our Office) will be received up to 4 pm, of the day previoua,

.יו

Contents and value of the Packages must be declared.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIRD, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents

Hongkong, September 5, 1884 1495

THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND STRAITS STEAMSHIP, COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE

ITA-SINGAPORE ——

(Calling ut PORT DARWIN & QUEENS- LAND PORTS, and teking through" Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND and TASMANIAN PORTS, NEW****

CALEDONIA and FIJI.)"

The Steamship

Naples, Captain THо wil be despatched as above on

FRIDAY, the 20th Instant, at 4 pm- For Freight or Passage, apply to

1576

RUSSELL & Co.

General Managers Hongkong, September 17, 1884. AUSTRO HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, 8UEZ, PORT SAID, AND TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through ruke. to CAT "CUTTA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, ODESSA, and the MEDITERRANEAN PORTS.)

The Cp.'s Steamship

Electro,

Capt. G. Sruel, will be

despatched as above o

or about SATURDAY, the 27th Instant, at Noon

27

For further Particulars; apply to

METCHERS & Co., Agente, Hongkong, September 10, 1884. FOR LONDON VIA SURZ CANAL

The Steamship

1547

Glesogle, Captain Hogg, will be despatched as above on

or about the 27th Instapana Santa de

This Steamer-hes emporior Accommoda tion for Passengers, and carries & Doctor and Stewardess."

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 18, 1884

UNION LINE:

FOR SHANGHAL

The Stourshly

Imbros,

1582

Captain Lowers, tuo on will have immediate despatch for the above. or about the 25th. Inst..

Port.

For Freight or Pasenge, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

Agent

Hongkong, September 10, 1884 188

Bailing Vessels,

FOR NEW YORK

The 33 L11. American Ship Great Admiral,

Rowal Mastor, will food here for the above Post and we quick despatch,

RUSSEL

For Freight, apply to

Hongkong, September

FOR SAN FR The 33

ritish Ship

will load

hute for the above Fort, and

will have quick despatch. For Freight, spply to

RUSSELL & C

Hongkory, August 1, 1884.

FOR NEW YORK. The 83 £. 13. American Ship Dewellyn J. Morse,

VEAZER, Master will lond here for the above Port and will1 have quick despatch a

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. - Hongkong, September 18, 1884. - 189