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VOL XI No. 6606

The China Mail.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAL

號五十月九年四十八百八十一英

Bank

LONDKAN Man, 11 & 19, Cement's

Lane, Lombard Street, E. G. GEORGE THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

Brezer & Col 30, Cinhill GORDON

GOTOH, Grigate Circus E.U. BATES Handy & Co. Sif Walbrook, Eu 0. SAMUEL DELOON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenkadi Sirist

.

PARES AND EUROPE GALLIEN & Parson, 38, Rue Lafayette, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 21, Park.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

CORPORATION, LIMITED.

(Incorperated in Londisi-on 18th July, 1884, ter the Compainer Ants 1887, to 1883)

LONDON BANKERS: UNION BANK OF LONDON, LU BANK OF

SCOTLAND, LONDON.

PROPOSITS.

Atmeaths"notice 3% per ADUUR,

14 &

4%

ZEALAND GOEDON & GOTCE, ME-DATES of IntET ALLOWED ON DE bourne and Sydney! SAN FRANCI800 and American Ports

→ generally:—BEAN & BLACK, San Fran SINGAPORE, STRAITS, 40(--SAXIS &

Square

taze, Singapori. O, Hszkazan URINA G40, Messes A. A, Dr Mezto

*

Bwator, QuzLAR & Co.

Amoy, Wisox, NIHOLLS & Co. Fooch Bark & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CHEWFOno & Co., and KELLY & WAL. Yokohama, LANE, ORAW FOR

Banks

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL $7,500,000 RESERVA FUX,4,400,000 REV. FOR EQUALIZATION

OF DEVIDÈNDON, BESERVE LIABILITY OF Pro $7,500,000

PRIETORSHAL

Current Accounta kepts on Torma which may be learnt on application. *****

J. MELVILLE MATSON,

Manager. Hongkong, September 15, 1884 1658

Prospectus.

PROSPECTUS.

OF THE

RENT SILVER LOAN, 1884. HINESE IMPERIAL GOVERN

EY

ALTHONISED IMPABIAL DECREE Dated 4th December, 183.

$400,000 For Dollars. 2,789,400,28 equivalent of each Hongkong Cutroney, bearing interest Taola 2,000,000 at.7,1.7, in Bends of: 000

at 8 per cent. per annum.

COURT OF DIEZUTORK. Chairman P. MOETEN, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Hon. F. D. Sassoon 0. D, BORDOYLEY, M. GROTE, Esq.

H. Horinus, Esq. H. DALRYMPLE, Hot W. KESWICK

Bag.

A. Movza, Ex W. H. Fothes, Esq. M. E. BANDON, Esq.

NCHike- MANAGER. Hongkong,...Thomas Jackson, Esq.

MANAGER.

-Shanghai,..........................EVEN CARLON, Esq. LONDON BARKEES-Lindon and County

Bask

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWIN

Principal and Interest payable in Hong-

kong.

for 81,394,700.14 (1 Million Taule) eat, The Loan is divided into Two Portions.

and marked respectively A & B.

The Bonds of Loan A at redeamable, at par within 3 years (1887) by three yearly abis on the 15th March, 1885, instalments, the first of which will be pay- The Boads of Loan Uary redeemable at par within 0 anxialmente,

Boary (1890)

thres yearly firat, of which will be pay- ablo on the 3 30th June 1889.

The Bonds will bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent. per annum payable yearly, according to the

English Calendar, as per

annexed Schedale, at the Offices of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COE- FORATION, at the Current Kate of Exchange

Current Deposit Account at the rate for Demand Bills on Hongkong. The first

on the dais Peyment of interest will be on

ch

J

balance.

For Fixed Deposita 2---- For 3 months, 3 per cent per annum."

4 per cent. 11 a12

17 per cent. I

LOBAL Bitts Discounted. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every denuription of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts gmated on Londen, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australis, America, China and Japan

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, August 25, 1884.

NOTICE

1493

ULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS BANK.

1.The businew of the above Bank will be-conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on thoir premises in Hongkong Business hour on week-days, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10 to L.

The Amble of the Bangkong and

Shanghai Banking Corporation will

15th March, 1885, and on Loan B on 30th June, 1880.

The Drawings will take place in Hong kong one month previous to the dates of payment of the Drawn Bonds as given in the Bohedule, and the Bends so drawn will be paid off at parer the respective dates specified, at the Offices of the Horexone and SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, after which date interest on the Bonda so drawn will scane.

Bonds to hearer will be issued on 25th Dctober, 1884, against allotment letter and on payment of the balance due on came from which date the public will receive interest upon the Bends of both Loans.

TABLE OF DRAWINGS AND PAYMENT OF INTEREST.

LOAN A

Data of pay ment of drawn bonds and interest: 1885-15th Mor. 1886--15th 1887-15th

JA

Amount of Amount of oach drawing, intarest.

$418,410.01 $111,576.01 488,146,05 78,203,20 :: 488,145,05 30,051,60

$1,894,700,14 $228,750,81

foru, direct, sedarity for the repay. 1980-90th June. ment of sums deposited in the above 1886-30th Bank

1887-90th 3.-Sama less than $1, or more than $250 1888-30th at one time will not be reseived. Na 1889-30th depositor may deposit more than 81,800 1890-30th

1 any one year.

4.-Deposits may be on behalf of relations,

of truts, &c. in addition to the depor tor's own account.

LOAN B.

8111,576,01

111,670.01 111,576.01

BR

IE CRAWFORD & CO

stablished February,

1845.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1884. For Sale.

Lane, Crawford & Co.

BEO TO ANNOUNOS THAT THEY HAVE NOW OPENED THELE

G & HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY DEPARTMENTS,

NEW FURNISHING?

WITH

A very large Stock of entirely

NEW GOODS,

SPECIALLY SELECTED FOR THE PRESENT SEASON,

CONSISTING OF:

BRUSSEL'S CARPETS, BEST FIVE-FRAME CRETONNES, a carefully selected Stock of

GOBELIN TAPESTRY, CREPE OBETONNES and REVERSIBLE CRETONNES in art de signs.

QUALITY of PURE WOOLS, FAST DYES, and this year's Choicest Designs. BRUSSELS ZAD QUALITY and TAPES TRY CARPETS, durable, moderate in prico, and the newest patterns. "KENSINGTON CARPETS from $17 caah. Those are woven in one piece, bordered, fringed and reversible, they are most artistic and very suitable for Reception and Bed RooKTUS.

A very large Assortment of AXMINSTER, VELVET & SHEEPSKIN HEARTH RUGS, VELVET and CENTRE CAR. PETS in all the latest designs The new English and French TAPES. TRIES for CURTAINS and COVERING BURNITURE. The MEXICAN TA- PESTRIES from $1 per yard. A large stock of newest REPS and DAMASKS. EIDER-DOWN QUILTS and PILLOWS

in great variety.

For Sale.

וּ'

SAYLE & Co.

BEDDING of ail descriptions, carefully manufactured sud of guaranteed qua- lity.

BRASS and IRON BEDSTEADS, and „CHILDREN'S COTS in great variety. The Patent WOVEN WIRE and the BX. CELSIOR SPRING MATTRESSES in all Bites

ROUSEHOLD LINENS. A very large Stock of the heat TABLE DAMASK, LINEN and COTTON SHEETINGS, QUILTS, COUNTERPANES, BLAN- KETS, &c., at low prices.

ESTIMATES given for FURNISHING throughout, or RE-COVERING FUNI-

TURK

Hongkong, September 15, 1884.

1005

Notices of FirmS.

NOTICE IBE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY" Of. M. ALFRED THOMAS MANGER

日七初月八年申甲

Auctions.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instru tions to Sell by Fablis, Auction, on

SATURDAY,

the 27th September, 1884, at 2 p.m., at hận Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,—

AN ASSORTMENT OF

JAPANESE WARE,

comprising c

KANGA, SATSUMA, KIOTO and Texio VASES, JAHS, INCENSE BURNERS, BOWLS, PLATES, EGG SHELL TEA SETS, ORNAMENTS, ENAMELLED WARE, GOLD and SILVER IN- LAIN BRONZES, EMBROIDERIES, EMBROIDERED SCREENS, NICHALA

S.

&c.

TERMS OF SALE.-As customary.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer Hongkong, September 24, 1884.

PRICE, $2 PER MONTH.

Shipping

Steamers.

FOR SHANGHAJ

The Steamship

Bellona,

Capt. W. SCHAFIE, will have immediate despatch

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMISSEN & Co, Agente, Hongkong, September 23, 1884. 1620

UNION LINE.

FOR SHANGHAI

The Steamship

Imbran,

Captain LowERY, due on or about the 20th Inst will have immediate despatch for the above

1626 Part

PUBLIC AUCTION. (AYLE & Co. will continue Selling off

by Pie A will *VICTORIA EXCHANGE,"

ON

SATURDAY,

the 27th Instant, commencing at 2 o'clock pm

SAYLE & Co., Auctioneers.

Hongkong, September 25, 1884.

Shipping

1000

Steamers. INDO-CLINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR TIENTSIN VIA SWATOW,

The Co.'s Steamship.

Perhili,

Captain HURT, will be despatched as above on

FRIDAY, the 26th Instant, at 4 p.m.. For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON-&-Co.,

General Managers. ́ Hongkong, September 24, 1884.

1625

THE AUSTRALASIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND STRATTS 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 FIJI.)

The Steamship

Naples, Captain THOM, will be dospatched as above ou

EG to inform the LADIES and GENTLEMEN of Hong-in our Firm Grass on the 80th day of FRIDAY, the 26th Instant, at 4 p.m.

kong that at their AUCTIONS, on

TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY,

as per their advertisement, will offer the Balance of their

SILK GOODS,

·COMPRISING:

8486,146.05 111,676.01 BLACK AND FANCY, SILKS AND SATINS:

488,145.05 72,524:40

·418,410,04 59,472.80

81,394,700-14- $552,801.24

محمدية

With reference to the foregoing, sealed

5.--Parsons" desires of aving suma lesstanders are invited for the above Load at

in Pieces, Dress Lengths and Remnants.

Also, a few SzTs of FUR TRIMMINGS.

An Inspection solicited.

June, 1884

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 28, 1884.

Intimations.

1617

"D. K. GRIFFITH & Co. [ANUFACTURERS OF THE LONDON

FRATED WATERS,

M

Have RAKOVED from the BEACONSFIELD. ASCADE to larger Premises

1 DUDDELL STREET, Where they continue to Supply? SODA WATER, LEMONADE,

Commissions. left with Mr. ROOKE

TONIO SKUTZER It Sarsaparilla H

It

SATLE & C

VICTORIA EXCHANGE.

1571

than dollar may do so by alizing the Offices of the HesGKONG AND SHANG from those unable to attend will be executed. clean ten ceat, stampe to a forma to be HAI BANKING CORPORATION at Hongkong, obtained at the Bank or at the Post Shanghai, and Yokokatia, until Noon Ofice When the form is presented on SATURDAY, 18th October, 1884, when with ten clean stamps the depositor will the tonders will be opened, afterwards to be credited one dollar, mede

tender will bo patartized Applicants tender will having 8100 or more at their credit may 35 Loa Botion of taking either Loan A or Band Sonders should distinctly state their option transfer the same

me to the

which ons in desired Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor A deposit of tan per centum upon the poration on fixed deposit for 12 months amount tendered must accompany. excl at per cent. per annum intrat plication, auch deposit to be made by Ohequo 7-Depocita may be forwarded from the on a Bank in Hongkong. The balance of Parks by means of clean Hongkong the amount allotted to be paid on or before Postage Stamps of any values: the 20th October, 1884. &-Interest at the rate of 34 per cent per

Default minum will be allowed to depesiters on the dao date will render all provious pay-

parment of

of any instalment at their daily balasoer.

mente liable to forfeiture

Hongkong, September 20, 1884

OVERSTRUNG TRICHORD COTTAGE

in

Ap-

If no allotment is made the depit will be zatemned in full and if only a portion of the amount applied for is allotted, the balance of the deposis will be applied towards the payment of the final instal

9.-Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pass-Book which must be sented with each payment or with drawal. Depositors must put make any entries, thermalves in their Pase Books but should send them to be ment

written up as less twice year, about All tenders to bear upon the cover the beginning of January and beginTonder for Jamese Imperial Silver Loan ning of July

10~~Covers

containing Pase-Books, Re The Corporation does not bind itself to glstered Letters

containing Stamps or accept any Tender below par. other

PEST and generally, car

sa to

This prospectus and form of tender cap

the business of the be obtained on application at the Bank,

De For the

Bank will, if marked On Hongkong

Ravings Bank-Burners, be forwarded

fret of Fastage or Registration Forsy by the various British Feat Offices in

and Chips,

11may be made on demand,

but the

personal attendance of the depositor or his duly appointed and, the production of his Famo

18 All documenta connected

business of the Earvings Bank are exempt from stamp duty.

HONGKONG & SUZANIMA BAKING

CORPORATION,

JAUKSON Marika Chief Blanger

718

HONGKONG & SHANGHAY BANKING

CORPORATION Agents Issing the Loon,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

1630

Hongkong, September 11, 1884.

MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PROM MONDAY, the Mod Luetunt, Mr. CHAMPEXUX Will take Charge of this Aurora per

MARTIN,

Asting agent Hongkong, September 20, 1884 1097

· WANTED, CA TORT BINAPURN & STRAIN PRINT iso Ormos, Singapore, a FOREMAN LITHOGRAPHER

Hongkong, April 25, 1884.

117ITH Reference to the above, BUST ANNIES CH be Chammanel on the 18r Max, 1884.

For the HORGROND & SHANGHAI BANKING expected to

CORPORATION

T. JACKSON,

April 98, 1884

Apply with Testimonials stating Wages

The Manager, 250, ŠIJAPORE BIELIT PRINTING

Sing

716 4th September, 1884.

1487

PIANOS,

NEUMEYER & Co., WEIDENSLAUFER & ROSENKRANZ. Specially manufactured for this climate.

OMPLETE IRON FRAME AND TUNING PLATE,

COMPL

Unrivalled for Brilliancy and Sweetness of Tone.

Price for Cash, from

FINEST TOUCH.

On Hire, per month, from

$280 to $250. ...$ 15 to $ 30.

CIGERADE,

RASPERREYADE,

1575

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.,

General Managera: Hongkong, September 17, 1884. INDO-CHINA STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. · FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA

The Co.'s Steamship

Faizang,

Captain DAVIES, will be despatched for the above. Ports on SATURDAY, the 27th Instant,

at 9p.m.

This Steamer has superior First-class Passenger Accommodation specially con- &&&0.structed to meet the requirements of tropical

climates.

At the same Moderate Charges.

D. K. GRIFFITH, Proprietor

Hongkong, July 28, 1894.

NOTICE

1246

THE CRICKET GROUND" will be OPE for PRACTICE and LAWN TENNIS on TUESDAY, the 30th Septem ber, and the Opening CRICKET MATON, THE FIRAT ELEVER THE NEXT TWENTY TWO will be played on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, the 3rd and 4th October, commencing at 3pm on FR

on FRIDAY (- ther permitting),

GENTLEMEN-desirous of joining the Crus, and MEMBERS wishing to play in the open- ing

MATCH are requested to communiente with the SECRETARY at the Hongkong Club,

H. FOSS, Hon. Secretary, Hoackosa CRICKET CLUB. Hongkong, September 23, 1834. 1619

Special attention is called to the fact that after having HONGKONG AND WHAMPOS DOCK.

hired a Piano for 14 months, it will become without farther payment the property of the hirer.

Apply to

INSPECTION SOLICITED.

Hongkong, July 14, 1884.

Prof A VITA;

2, Alexandra Tetrap

1159

W. POWELL & Co.

VETONIA HOTEL BUILDING QOKEN'S ROAD CENTRAL...

NEW GOODE, JUST RECEIVED.

NUR'S VALUES and Ber Cheap DRESS MAXERTAIN for Aufoni Coloured Sarsas, GALATKA STRIPEZ, New Patterns in ZEBYR CHECK Black Biks, Sattas and VELVETS. Coloured and White Wooz SHAWIS Infant's Cloaks, HITE, &p. MUSLY and LIE FRILLINIS. PHOTO FRAMES, French GLANI WARK

WASHING BOOKS.

(In English and Chinese) 117ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use Va od Lavdios mad. Centlenen, can now be had at this Ollon-Prion, $1 each,

China Maze Office,

White and Black BRUSSELS NETS. Bros Tuze for Veils, RN RIBBONS (ni varions widths and colours. Black, White and Coloured Labra Ladies and Children's Suss. Groves 878AW HA, FLOWERS and FEATHE Novecries in Crewel and Wool Work, Dream & Fancy Darya Otors for ditto HABERDASHERY of all kintis.

Hongkong, September 23, 1884

1614

COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

ONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS are requested to send in. a. STATENEST of BUSINESS Contributed during the Half Year ended 30th June, 1884, on or before the 30th September next, on which data the Accounts will be Closed,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. CHILLIES,

Secretary.

Hongkong, August 18, 1854 1391

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Manager. Hongkong, September 20, 1584. 1594

OCEAN STRAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Co.'s Steamship

Aquiemnon, Capt. WILDING, will be despatched as above on

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co,

Aponte Hongkong, September 19, 1884. 1588

UNION LINE

FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO,

The Steamship

Cascapedia,

Captain FRASER, duo on

or about the 1st October

nart, will have immediate despatch for the above Port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 24, 1881. 1624 CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED, DIRECTELA

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

NEW GUINEA)*-

The Steamship

Capt. WILLIAMS, will ba despatched as above on

MONDAY, 6th Octobor.

This Vessel has unnsnally good Cabin Accommodation, situated amidships, upon the upper deck

For Freight or Passage, apply w

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents

Hongkong, September 23, 1884.

-1610

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE, VIA FOOCHOW. (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUERNS. LAND FOETS, and taking throsph Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW GALE- DONIA, FIJI and TASMANIA.)

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

Catterthrup,

Captain H, Chats, will be despatched La above on or about TUESDAY, the 7th October.

Parcels (all of which must be sent to ou day previous. Office) will be received up to 4 pm of the

Contents and value of the Packages muit be declared.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agarita. Hongkong, September 24, 1684.

Sailing Vessels.

1623

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 3/3 2.1.1 Britian Ship

Forest King,LEA LOCKHART, Muster, will load. hors for the above Park, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co Hongkong, August 9, 1894

1381

FOR NEW YORK, The 3/3 11.1 Anterica Ship

Llewellyn J. Morse, AKSYKAZIE, Master, will load here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.

For Fright, apply to

BUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 18, 1934. ∙1683

SATURDAY, the 27th Instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, September 20, 1884 1008 FOR LONDON FÍA SUEZ CANAL.

The Steamship

Genogle, Captain Hoon, will bo despatched as above on

have

or about the 27th Instant.

This Steamer has superior Accommoda- tion for Passengers, and carries a Doctor and Stewardese

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Ca Hongkong, September 18, 1884.- 1589

FOR SHANGHAL

Taking Cargo al Postenore of through rates

for CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, NEW- CHWANG, HANKOW and Ports on the YANOTSZE:)

The Steamship

A Captalu Tarzon, will be

despatched as above on

HONGKONG STEAM LAUNDRY COMMONDAY, the 29th Intezit, at 4 pizz

PANY, LIMITED,

HAREHOLDERS ars requested to and

in their PROVINDNAL CERTIFICATES to 19 the Undersigned, by the 15th Instant, în Order that they may be EXCHANGED for FULLY PAID-UP SCXIP key d

All Communications to the Company, on and after the lat at October next, should

THE REPORT OF THE card in be addressed to ME ALEXANDER BAIN, LOGAN AT CANTON that appeared in Manager, at the Worka, Bowrington,

the China Ma has been printed in PAM PHLET FORM, and is now on file, Price, 30 Centa

Hongkong, October 9, 1883.

For Fraight or Pasago, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1824 FOR HIGGO AND YOKOHAMA,

1609

The Steamshipzak 1. Nagali Marin

Cuptata Day, will be despatched as above on

TUESDAY, the 30th Instant

For Freight or Pogo, apply to

WILLIAM CRUCE, Acting Secretary, Hongkong, September 1, 1884.

1408

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Rongkang, September 93, 1884. 1816

FOR NEW YORK. The 3/3 2.1.1. American Ship: My Great Admital.

Rowett, Master, will load here for the abors Port, and will quick depatol. For Freight, apply to

A RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 5, 1884.

1431

NOTICE ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION IN LIQUIDATION:

LL HOLDERS of NOTES of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORA TION (HONGKONG BRANCH), are hereby requested to present them to the Liquida TORE nf the Bank, when they will be given in Ecolange, certificate of the

e value of HOLDERS of Notas will

the Noben depralted be retired to

wosedale in dupla giving, tan dats of Furnish to the Lagunators of the Bank, Number and Amount of each Note produced.

Forus of Schedule may be had an appli.. nation of the Cyrex of the OncemaG BANK CORPORATION, Queen's Road, Hongkong,

For the

OFFICIAL LagUIDATOR ----

OF THE

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,

By his attorneys

J. MELVILLE MATHON, EL HOWARD TAYLOR, Hongkong, August 1884-