1884-09-24 — Page 1

VOL. XL. No. 6805.

The China Mail.

LETS FOR TIRE CODINA MAIL.

LONDON :—F. ALoak, 11 & 12, Clement's

號四十月九年四十八百八十一

Bank

Lane, Lombard dreht, Or Geonos THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

TERET & Ca, 30, Comile, GORDON

& Gone, Ludy Circus, E., BATES Havo 37 Walbrobe, E.C. BASTAR DRAMON A 00., 100 %. 154, ~Leadenhall Strent,

PARIS AND EUROPE GALLIEN & Prisos, 30, Ras Lafayette, Paris, NEW YORK:ANDERW WIND, 31; Fark

Revi AUŠTIKLTA TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND: GOLDON & Goron, M bama and Nydney.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Forta generallyBBAN & BLACK, San Fran-

SINGAPORE, STRAITS,

Co..

SAYLE &

04. Square Singapore 0. Hzmazan

CORPORATION, LIMITED

(Incorporated in London on 18th July, 1834, wander the Companies dels 1803, to 1883).

LONDON BANKERN; UNION: BANK OF LONDON, LE. BANK OF ECOTLAND, LONDON, 1

ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE

At 3 months' notice & per Anna

12

Current Accounts kopta of Terms which

INA, MA. A. nr Beto may be learnt on application.

CHINA!

& Do Bates, 42URICH & CO Amoy, Wat Nionds & Co. Boochow, Henan & Co. Changban „LANE, DRAWRGENT Co and KRIZ & WALBE Tokuhama, LAKE, ORAW-

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-OF CAPITAL $500,000 REAZIVE FUND$4,400,000 BESKEVE FOR EQUALIZATION

OF DIVIDENDS... RESERVE LABILITY OF PRO

PRIZTORM,.

$400,000 $7,500,000

GOURT 17!DIRECTORS. Chairman-AB McKWEK, Baqui, Deputy Chairman-Hon. F..D. BASSOON. C. D. HOTTOMLEY, M. GEore, Eng.

EH Horrice B. L. DALBYMPLE, Hon. W. Kaywick

Esq.

A. McIver, Eeq W. H. FORIES, Bag. M. E. SANOO, Esq.

CHIEF MANADER.

Hongkong, Thomas Jackson, Esq. MANAGER

Shanghai..........Ewen Cameron, Eaq.. LONDON BAYERNS.—London, and "Countý

Tank-

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED,

N Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent, per annum on the daily

balands.

For Fixed Deposita:

For 3 months, 3 per cent. per appum.

0.0

19.

12

4 per cent. 16

14

5 per cent,

LOCAL BILLA DISCOUNTED. Credits, grusted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transicted.

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

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

1429

Hongkong, August 25, 1884.

R

NOTICE

ULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS BANK-

1. The bunday of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their

J-MELVILLE-MATSON, wap Manager.

Hongkong, September 15, 1881.

Prospectus.

::. PROSPFÖTUS!

1506

A OF THE HA S AHINESE IMPERIAL GOVERN

MENT BILVER LOAN, 1884. gi

ACTHORISED BY IMPERIAL DEALER Erted th December 1883–

For Dollars 2,799,400, 28.

Taels 2,000,000 at

equivalent of 7.1:7, in Bonds of 8500 each Hongkong Currency, bearing tutarest at 8 per cent per annum.

Principal and Interest payable in Hong kong.

The Loan is divided into Two Portiona fur $1,394,70014 (1 Million Taels) each, and marked respectively A B

The Bonds of Loan A are redeemable at par within 13:

stilments the first of which will bo pay

years (1887) by three yearly

able on the 16th March, 1885,---

The Bonds of Los B are redeemable ut. par within 6 years (1890), by three yearly. instalments, the first of which will be pay able on the 30th June 1888.

The Bonde will bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent per minum payable yearly, secording to the English Calender, as per annexed Schedule, at the Offices of the HONGKONG AYU SHANGHAI BANKING COB PORATION, at the Current Rate of Exchange. for Demand Bils on Hongkong. Payment of interest ou Loan A will be on 16th March, 1885, and on Loan B on 30th June,

1886.

will take pla

in Houg place kong

oth previous to the dates of payment of the Drawn one given in the Schedule, and the Bonda so drawn will be paid off at par un the respective dates specified, at the Offices of the BoxoUNG and HARGHAT BANKING COLORATION, after which date interest on the Bonds so drawn will cause, Edi

one

Bonds to bearer will be issued on 25th October, 1884, against allotment letter and op payment of the balance due on same from which date the public will receive interest upon the Bends of both Trans-

SCHEDULE,

TARER OF DRAWINGS- AND PAYMENT OF INTEREST. ∙LOAT A

Date of pap-

ment of drawn

Aunt of Amount of bonds and ench drawing, interest.

interest. ---

$418,410.04 $111,576,01

438,145.05 438,145.06

1885-15th Mar.

premiaca in Hongkong Business hours 1880-15t

on wook-days, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 101887-15th to 1.

-The Amets of the Hongkong and

Shanghai Banking Corporation will

form

a direct security for the repay- ment of auras deposited in the abova 1885-30th June Валь

18363001 3.-Sums less than $1. or more than $250 | 1887-30th

75

at one time will not be received. No 1888 30th, -depositor may deposit more than $1,500 1880--30th,

in any one year.

1800-30th 4.Deposits may be on behalf of relations,

of trusts, & in addition to the depozi tor's own Bocent 5-Persons desirra of saying numa fona: than a dollar may do so by affixing clean ten-sept stamps to a forum to be obtained at the Bank or at the Post CHICO.

6. When the form is presented. with tan clesh stains pa tho depositor will

Established February,

ORD

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LANE

1848.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1884.

For Sale.

Lane, Crawford & Co.

BRO 20 ANNOUNCE THAT THEY HAVE NOW OPENED THEI

NEW FURNISHING & HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY DEPARTMENTS,

very.

WITH

large Stock of entirely

NEW GOODS,

SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE PRESENT SEASON,

CONSISTING OF:

DRUSSEL'S CARPETS, BEST FIVE-RAMS ORETONNES, carefully selected Stock of GOBELIN TAPESTRY, CREPE CRETONNES, and REVERSIBLE CHETONNES in art-de- Signs.

QUALITY of PURE WOOLS, FAST DYES, and this year's Choicest Design BRUSSEL'S 9 QUALITY and TAPES- TRY CARPETS, durable, modemte in price, and the usweet patterns. KENSINGTON CARPETS és 217 each. 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 Assortment of AXMINSTER, - VELVET & SHEEPSKIN HEARTH- RUGS, VELVET and CENTRE CAR. FETS in all the latest designs.

The ney English and French TAPES-

TRIES for CURTAINS and COVERING

FURNITURE." The MEXICAN TA

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

BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS, and

CHILDREN'S COTS in great variety,

The Patent WOVEN WIEE and the EX- CELSIOR SPRING MATTRESSES.in

all sizes.

HOUSEHOLD LINENS. A very large. Stook of the best TABLE DAMASK, LANEN CUTTON SHEETINGS, QUILTS, COUNTERPANES, BLAN- KETS, &, at low prices.

PESTRIES from $1 per gård. A large | ESTIMATES given for FURNISHING throughout, or IT-COVERING FUNE FURE

stock of newest REPS and DAMASKS,

BIDER-DOWN QUILTS and: PILLOWS

in great variety,

For Sale

W. POWELL & Co.

Vicrosta Horat BUILDINGS, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

NEW GOODS, JUST RECEIVED.

NON'S VEILINGS and BEICES Cheap Dass Materials for Autumni. Coloured SATEENS, GALATEA STRIPES, New Patterns in Zerava CaxÇKA, Black SILES, SA1 am VALVES. 78,103,20 Coloured and White WOOL SHAWIS 39,05160 Infant's Cloaké, HATS, åter,

MUSLIN and LISSE FRILLINGN. $1,304,700.148228,790.81 | Proro Fraxis, Franel Glass Ware.

A&to, &, dc.

LOAN B

9111,574.01

111,570.01

$111,576.01

2488,145.95 * 111 676,01

488,145.05 72,624,40 418,410.04 33,472,80

$1,304,700.14 8552 301.2

With reference to the foremus,

*ported tendars are invited for the abare Loan at the Officer of the Hovokoro Ann SHANG- LAT BANKING CORPORATION at Hongkongs Shanglial aid Yokohama, until Noos ob SATURDAY, 19th October, 1884, when

be credited one dollar. Mai mu the tenders will be opened, afterwarda no

8. —Depositors in the Savings Bank having

$100 or more at their wrodit may at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shanghai Danking Cor poration on firad deposit for 12 monthi at 6 per cent. per annum interest.

tender will be "Entertained. Applicants have the option of taking either Loan A F

White and Block BRUSSEL NET. SPOT NETs for Yails:

Hongkong, September 15, 1994. 1555

RIBBONS in various widths und colours Black, White and Coloured Lacr Ladies' and Children's SILK Gloves. STRAW HATS, FLOWbes and FeaTHERS, NOVELTIES in Crewel and Wool Work. Cream & Fancy. OATMEAL ÜLOTHs for ditta HABERDASHERx of all kinds.

Hongkong, September 23, 1884

1614

EG

SAYLE & Co.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE

THE INTERES and RESPONIBILTY of

日六初月八年中甲

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

م.

HAYLE & Co. will continue Selling

by Public Auction, at the VICTORIA EXCHANGE,"

OF

THURSDAY, and

SATURDAY,

the 25th and 27th Justant, respectively, commending at 2 o'clock pm. each day. SAYLE & Co.. Auctioneers. Hongkong, September 25, 1884. 1000

Shipping.

Steamers.

BEN LINE OF STEAMRES:

FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.

The Stemanship

Benalder,

*

Captain Loss, will be despatched as above or

or about the 24th Instant..

For Freight or Passago, apply to "

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

•Agents" Hongkong, September 17, 1884. 1074

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

· LIMITED. ·

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWANFOO..

The Co.'s Stonioship

Thales,

Usptain Pocock, will be

PRICE $2 PER MONTH.

Shipping

Steamers

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA

The Co. Steamship...

Tuisung,

Captain Dayres, will be despatched for the above. Ports en SATURDAY, the 27th Instant, ut 3 p.m.

This, Steamer has superior First-class Passenger Accommodation specially con structed to meet the requirements of tropical: olivatou.

For Freighter Fusenge, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

General Managers.

Hongkong, September 20, 1884.

.1594

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY AT FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL

The Co.'s Steamship

Agamevis.OTR,

Capt. Witure, will be despatched as abeys on

SATURDAY, the 37th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, September 20, 1884. 1508

FOR LONDON: FIA SUEZ CANAL

The Stemanhip

Glenogle

Captain Hoon, will be despatched an above on

about the 27th Instant.

despatched for the abortion for Passengers, and carries a Doctor

This Steamer lus superior Accomoda

Porta on THURSDAY, the 25th Instant, t Daylight.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. - General Managers. Hongkong, Boptember 22, 1884. 1606

FOR SHANGHAI. (Taking Caryo & Passengers at through rates for CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, NEW. OHWANG, FÁNKOW, and Ports on the YANGTSZE.)

The Steamship

King-lee, Captain ANDREW, will be despatched for the above Port on THURSDAY, the 20th Instant, at 4 p.tn.

For Froight or Pasauge, apply to.

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1884. 1813.

Mr. ALFRED THOMAS MANGER as above. in our Firm CEASED on the 30th day of June, 1881

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 23, 1884.

Intimations.

NOTICE

1617

THE CRICKET GROUND will be UFEN for PRACTICE and LAWN TEHNI on TUESDAY, the 30th Septem ber, and the Opening Güter Mareu, THE FIRST ELEVEN THE NEXT

BG to inform the LADIES and GENTLEMEN of Hong and SATURDAY, the 3rd and 4th October,

kong that at their AUCTIONS, ou

TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY.

as per their Advertisement, will offer the Balance of their

SILK GOODS,

COMPRISING

Loan Band tenders should distinctly stite BLACK AND FANCY SILKS AND SATINS which one is desired.

A deposit of ten per centum upon the amount tendered must accompany each ap

7-Deposits may be forwarded from the plication, such deposit to be made by Cheque

Parts-by-areii-of-les-Hongkong on a Bank in Hongkong. The balance of

Postage

8-terest of?

the amount allested to be paid on or before per cent per the 25th October, 1884

Default in depositors on

payment of any instalment at the due date will render ments liable to forfeiture.

Banum will be allowed to deposit their daily balances

9-Each Depositor will be supplied gratis

In Pièces, Dress Lengths and Remnants.

Also, a few SETS of FUR TRIMMINGS.

commencing at p.. on FRIDAY (wen ther permitting).

GENTLEMEN desirous of joining the OLUR, and MEMBERS wishing to play in the open- ing Mares are requested to communicate with the SECRETARY at the Hongkong Cirb

H. FOSS,

•Hon. Secretary BONGKONG CHICKET OLDE, Hongkong, September 23, 1884, 1610

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

ANESTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1889.

CHAREHOLDERB in the above Cum- pany are requested to Furnish the Undersigned with List of their Conte last, in Order that the DISTRIBUTION of the PROFITS reserved for CONTRIBUTORS Beturns not rendored may be arranged. prior to the Thirty-first day of October t

rjort, will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.

An Inspection solicited. Commissions left with Mr. RoOK butions for the year onding 31st December

all previous pay from those unable to attend will be executed.

with a Faas Book which must bo pred. If no allotment is made the deposit will be

returned in full and if only a portion

sented with each payment or of the amount applied for in allotted, the drawal Depositors must not make any entries themselves in their Pass balance of the deposit will be applied Books but should send them to be towards die

ating auch twice year, about aient.payment of the final instal-

the beginning Jannary and begin-"| ning of hy

Bu

10. Covers, containing Pass Books Be

gistered. Leliers containing Stampa or other Kamil aces and generally, for respondence as to the business of the

All tenders, to hear upon, the corer Teader for Chinese Imperial, Silver Lan of 1984.

The

Corporativa does not bind itself accept any Tender below part

This prospectus and form of tender con

-Bank yil, it marked On Hongkong be pbtained on application at the Hank,.

Savings Bank Busines, he forwinded

free of Portage or Registration Teas

by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong pled

11.—withdrevell ingeka made on debesind

bub

personal attendance of the depositor or ha doly pointed agent, Fase-Bok

and the pruduction

are necessary.

12-A) documente":

business of the

- exempt frong ataup

HONGKONG 12

Chief Mariges

Hongkong, April 6, 1884 710

For they

HOKURONG & SHANGRAL BANKING

CORPORATIONS Agents Taring the Louth,

JACKSON,

Alerts Chief Slonger.

Hongkong, Saplan 11, 1884 3852

CHINA FIRE TNSURANCE QUM- PANY LIMITED,

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FUE, THIS YEAR 1883.

AREHOLDERS am hereby requester - to wond in to this Office n Last of their Contributions of Fremis for the year, chil

Sist December Tie in Order at the Jelaskan kena INSPROPORTION PROFIT for that year 17111 Höferohes to the ad; US to be Paid se BONUS la CONTRIBUTORS W NEMS will be Commenced on the may be arranged. Returns not seat in

W

1st Mar, 1884.

before the, 30th November nosi, will be pt the made up by the Company, and no subs

Hongkong, September 20, 1884

SAYLE &

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

1571

OVERSTEUNG TRICHORD COTTAGE.

PIANOS,

NEUMEYER & CO. WEIDENSLAUFER & ROSENKRANZ. Spacially manufactured for this climate.

YOMPLETE IRON FRAME AND TUNING PLATE Unrivalled for Brilliancy and Sweetness of Tone..

FINEST TOUCH.

Price for Cash, from...........

On Hire, per month, from

$230 to $250.

$ 15 to $ 20,

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

INSPECTION SOLICITED

July 14, 1884.

HONGKONG & BHANDRAI BANKING queat Claims or alterations will be slowed LOGAN AT Caros that appeared in

Contohanos, *T JAOKSON,

Chief Manage

By Order of the Directory Fun as Evalase JAS, B. COUGHTRIE

716** Hongkong, Boptensber 1, 1884,

1467

THE REPORT OF THE TRIAL OF

the Chins dit has been printed in PAM PHLET FORM, and is now on Bale, Price, 30 Cent, manag

Hongkong, October 8, 1883.

Prof, A VITA,

Alezumtiva Terrace..

1159

WASHING BOOKE.

(In English and Chiness.) 17ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the u Wales Wad Contamen, can now

1373

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., by General Managers, Rongkong, August 15, 1884 HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS,

STREET, HONGKONG. THE

begs to notify the Public of Hongkong and the Coast Ports that he will RE-OPEN RM

THE HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS

on the 1st March

The whole of the ROOMS have bean NEWLY FURNISHED throughout, and thurs are ROOMS suitable for either Man COUPLES OF "Fixols Pramoni

Tha TABLE will be supplied with the BEST the market can provide.

The WINES and LIQUORS nipp.ied,

Cam

both at the Bar and Table will be of the VERY BEST BRANDS SHAK GESTAE's desirous of fading”. Munks such as TIFFINS and DINNERS have ALL REQUISITE information by applying to

GEORGE STAINFIELD,

Proprietor Hongkong, February 28, 1884

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. FROM MONDAY, the 22nd Instant, DOHAMPEAUX, will, take Charge of this ADENCY,

368

1.MAREIN,

Acting Agent."

Hanghong, September 20, 1884.

be had at this Office.- Price, $1 each, 53 14 m2 Elad

GAD MAIL Offer

FOR SHANGHAL

The Steamship

Belloni, Capt. W. SCHARFE, will have immediate despatch

For Freight er Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents. Hongkong, September 20, 1884.

1620

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

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

The Steamship

Naples, Captain Taos, will bo FRIDAY, the 26th Inatant, at 4 p.m.

despatched as above on

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Cq..

General Managers. Hongkong, September 17, 1884. 1675.

NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY LIMITED.

FOIL-AMOY, IN

The Co.'s Steamship

Comple Capt. DMR will be despatched as above on

SATURDAY, the 27th Tusk, at Daylight

For Freight or Easiage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Cui,

Agents.

1809

Hongkong, September 22, 1884. AUSTRO HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, AND TRISŠTE Taking Cargo at through rates to CAL

CUTTA, PERSIAN GULF FORTS TEACODESSA, and the Mi PREM MEDITERRANEAN PORTS.

The Co. Steamship.

and Stewardess BA

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co Hongsong, September 18, 1884. 1682

FOR SHANGHAI (Taking Cargo & Bawengers at through rates.

HEFOO LENTSIN, NEW

OW and Ports on ANGISZE.)

ING.

.

The beamship.

lengarry,

Upisin TAYLOR, will bo inked as above on

MONDAY, the 20 Baltaut, at 4 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1884,

1009

FOR HIOGO AND YOKOHAMA,

The Steamship

Captain DAY will be daspatched as above un

+

TUESDAY, the 30th Instit

For Freight or Passago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Dongkong, September 23, 1884. 1616

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

DIRECT

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS- LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND; Wujis Passage Tickets granted to PORT MORESBY NEW GUINEA

The Stermihip

Capt. Wash, will ba despatched us above on

MONDAY, 6th October."

This Vessel has usually good Cabin Accomodation, situsted amidships, upon the upper deck

For Fright or Pasasge, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Hongkong, September 23, 1884, 1616

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK CO The 33.1.1. American Ship Wet Great Artmiral

How Master, will load lere for the above Bort, and wil have quick despatch, se For Freight, apply to th

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 6, 1884. 1401

S

FOR SAN FRANCISCO

Tho 3/3 L.1.1. Eritish Ship

ve quick despatch.

LOCKHART Master, will-Kai here for the above Port, and

For Ezeighty apply to

BUSSELL & Co..

1331

Hongkong, August 9, 1884.

FOR NEW YORK

The 88 L.1.1 American Ship

No Lowellyn J. Mors

VEXZIE Master, will Toad handit for the above Port, and will

Capt. G. STURI, will be despatchet as above on

have

quick despatch.

For

Freight, apply to

or about SATURDAY, the 27th Instant, at Noona

For further Particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co, Agent Hongkong, September 15, 1884, 1847

UNION LINE

FOR SHANGH

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, September 18, 1884.

DRY DOCK AND PATENT SLIR NAGASAKI

1689

TRE Undersigned have been appointed The Steamship

Acare for THE IMPERIAL GOV VERNMENT DOCK AND PATENT Captain LowERY, due on SLIP, at Nagasaki, and as prepared, 60mer For about the 25th In PAINTING, &c., of VESSEL The ENGINE supply Tenders for the DOCKING, CLEANING, will have immediate despatch for the above WORKS in connection with the Dockyard are Fort

under the direction of experienced, "Extra For Freight or Passage, apply to

ONEER and possess all the nocRAKYATDI. RUSSELL & Co,

ancea for REPAIRS to SHIPS and MACHINERY Agenta.

HOLME, HINGEE & Ca.. Hongkong, Soptouler 19, 1954:

15881 Nagasaki, March, 1884.