1884-12-27 — Page 1

VOL. XL. No. 6686.

The China Mail.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON:-F. ALGAR, 11 & 12, Člement's

·號七十月二十年四十八百八千一英

Bank.

CORPORATION, LIMITED,

Lane, Lombard Street, E. C.. GEORGE THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK STREET & Co., 30, Cornhill. Opavor & Gore, Indgate Circus, E. C. BATHS HENDY & Co., 35, Walbrook, E.C. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 150 & 164 Deadenhall Street.

PARIS AND EUROPE :-GALLIEN &

PEINUE, 38, Rua Lafayette, L'aris. NEW YORK ----ANDREW WIFY, 21, Park

Row.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

(Incorporated in London on 18th July, 1884, under the Cumpaines Acts 1869, do 1883, j

LONDON BANKERS: UNION BANK OF LONDON, L». BANK OF SCOTLAND, LONDON.

——

ZEALAND-GORDON & Gorcu, Mel-DATES or INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE- bourne and Sydney.

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SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports At 3 months' motico 3 per Anuum,

generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran

disco. SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c. --BAYLE & Co., Aquare, Singapori. O. HENSZEN & Co., Manila.

CHINA: Macao, Mesert A. A.. DE MELLO & Co. Swatow, QUICH & Co. NICHOLLS & On. Amoy, WILSON, Fashore, Herat & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, Craw- FORD & Co.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

$7,500,000

PAID-UP CAPITAL RESERVE FUND,24,400,000 KESERVE FOR EQUALIZATION |

OF DIVIDEND...

$ 400,000 BESERVE DANILITY OF PRO- $7,500,000

PRIETORS...

COUNT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-A.. P. McEwen, Esq. Deputy Chairman Hon. F. D. Sassoon. C. D. BOTTOMLEY, M. GROTE, Fey.

H. Horries, Esq. Esq.

H. L. DALRYMPLE, Hon. W. Keswick.

Esq.

W. H. FORBES, By

A. McIVER, Esq. M. E. Sassoon, Esq.

CHIRP MANAGER. Hongkong,.....THOMAS JAOKSON, Est.

MANAGER.

Shanghai...EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-Lmdon and "County

Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

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Current Accouota kapta on Terms which may be learnt on application.

1550

J. MELVILLE MATSON,

Manager. Hongkong, September 15, 1884.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

HAVE Admitted Mr. NOORMA-

HOMED JATRAZBHOY PEER- BHOY, a PARTNER in my Firma, carried on at BOMBAY, BONGRONG and SHANGHAI, in my own Name, from Kartakr Sood lat Sawant Year, 1941 (19th October, 1884), and the said Firms will henceforth be designated and carried on under the Style of

JAIRAZEHOY PEERBHOY & Co?

JAIRAZBBOY-PEERBHOY. Bombay, November 10, 1881.

NOTICE.

2009

TAITH Reference to the above, Mr.

W JAFFERBOY KHEESEY, 19 20 thourled to Sion our Firma in China from this date.

JAIRAZBHOY PEERBHOY & Co.

Longkong, December 8, 1884, 2060

Intimations.

-ST-GEORGE'S BALL.

I is retested tit ALT, HIT:LS in con. nection with the above Ball be sent in

T

N Current Deposit Account at the rate to the BoN. TREASURER as curly as con-

balance.

.

For Fixed Deposits —

atac venient,

For months, 3 per cent. per annum.

12

4 per cent.

5 per cent. IF

LOCAL BILLS Discousten

Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts granted on London, and the

may be CLOSED as soon as possible

I. M. THOMSETT, Hon. Treasurer, ST. GEORGE'S BALL.

Horigkong, December 20, 1884-

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

2140

CHAREHOLDERS in the COMPAÑIA)

NAVIERA DE FILIPINAS OF

with the Undersigned,

shicf Commercial places in Europe, India, | MANILA aro requested to communicate Australia, America, China and Japan

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

1493

Hongkong, August 25, 1864,

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NOTICE

ULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS BANK,

1.The business, of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Bougkong. Business hours on week-days, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10 to 1.

2.--The Assets of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation will form a direct security for the repay. mont of eums deposited in the above Bank.

tore own account.

3-Sums less than $1 or more than $250 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than $1,500 in any one year, 4.---Deposits may be on behalf of relations, of trante, e, in addition to the depoel 5.--Faraons desirous of paring buma les thau a dollar. may do so by affixing clean ten-cent stamps to a form to to obtained at the Bank or at the Post Office.

When the form is presented with ten clean stampa the depositor will be credited one dollar. 6.-Depositora in the Savings Bank having $100 or more at their credit may af their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor- poration on fixed deposit for 12 months at 6 per cent, per annum interest.

2100

DUNN, MELRYE & Co. Hongkong, December 12, 1884.

WILLIAM DOLAN, SAIL-MAKER & SHÏP-CHANDLER, 22, PRATA CENTRAL.

OFTON DUCKS, HEMP. CANVAS,

OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS, &o., &o., &o.

COTTONIA ROPE, AMERICAN

Hongkong, May 1, 1882,

256

Established February, 1845.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1884.

For Sale.

FOR

SALE.

NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS,

DELICACIES

FOR

NEW YEAR DINNERS.

COSAQUES & CRACKERS.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Hongkong, December 27, 1984.

W.POWELL & Co.

THIS WEEK ONLY.

-FOR-3-4-SH

Entertainment.

THEATRE

ROYAL,

OITY HALL.

THIS EVENING, 27th December, 1684.

THE SNOWDROPS,' (By Special Desire), will give their ECOND GRAND ETHIOPIAN SECOND

DRAWING ROOM ENTERTAINMENT.

COMMENCING AT ? FEL

Tickets may be obtained and Seats secured at Mesom, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, on and after Monday, 22nd Instant.

PRIT OR Aussion:

Dress Circle and Stalls,

82.

Buck Seals,

g1,

Hongkong, December 27, 1884.

2132

THE

Sale. Proprietor,

9180

ENTLEMEN'S BLACK AND DRAB FELT HATS, slightly damaged, 50 Cents

and $1.00 each,-usual price, 83.00, 84.00 and $5.00 each. GENTLEMEN'S LAVENDEK AND PRIMROSE KID GLOVES, slightly

damaged.-E0 Ccuts per pair; 3 pairs for $1.00-usust price, $1.50 per pair. CHRISTMAS CARDS,25 Conte per dozens,-usal prica, 30 Cents ench.

RECEIVED THIS DAY (by English Mail), LADIES' 2, 4, 6 8-Burors KID CLOVES, BLACK, COLOURED ANo Wars, in splendid condition,

W. POWELLμ& Co. Hongkong, December 22, 1838.

ROBERT LANG & Co.,

2151

Tailors, Hosters, Shirtmakers & General Outfitters,

QUEEN'S ROAD, OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL,

Superfine

BLACK CLOTH

DRESS SUITS,

THIRTY DOLLARS.

Hongkong, November 20, 1884.

Intimations.

NOTICE.

HE MITSU BISHI NAIL SS. Co.

having taken over the NAGASAKT DOCK. SLIP arl ENGINEERING WORKS, are now prepared to Dock and CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, REPAIR VASELs, at moderate teros

LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Naccaritanes with Section 128 of the Articles of Association, the Gouem) Agents, with approval of the Consulting Committos, will, on 1st January, 1885, isso INTEREST WARRANTS of 80 par Sharo, payable at the Hongkong & Shang- hai Bank, the samo being at the rata of 10% per annum on the Paid-up Capital of the Office for the year 1864, and notice is hereby given that in order that a same may be adjusted, the Transfer Broks of the Office will be CLOSED from the 18E (O 31st Instant, both daya inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents, CANTUN INSURANCE OFFICE. Hongkong, December 18, 1884.

D. K. GRIFFITH & Co.

2103

Intimations.

1950

LADY living near Flymouth, England, wishes to TAKE CHARGE of YOURG CintoXX to board and Educate. Every care taken. For terms, apply to Sves & SON, Furnivale Inn, London.

171.84

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19

2129

HE GAIETY COMFANY.

日---十月一十年中

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

PRICE, $2 PMR Month..

Shipping

Steamers.

THE Undersigned has received instruG THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP

Lions to Sell by Public Auction, on

MONDAY,

the 29th December, 1884, at 2 p.m., at his Sales Roonis, Queen's Road,

AN INVOICE OF

FANCY

000 DS,

comprising PAINT BOXES, WOLE BUXE, DRESSING ALBUMN, CMAR CANER, CARD CASKS,

CASES, JEWELLERY CASES, PER KNIV, PENCIL CASES, VAIRS, ORNAMENTS, PURSES, and POCKET BOOKS.

2170

CHULET and LAWN TENNIS BALLS and Ватя,

2 BETA BILLARD BALLS and 1 SET POOL, BAZLA

80.,

*c.,

&c. TERMS OF SALE--As customary.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 20, 1884.

STEAMSHIP, KWANGTUNG,

NOTICE OF AUCTION.

TO BE SOLD by Pune AUCTION, in One Lot, for the Bonefis of the Cop- cerned.

AT THREE O'CLOCK Y.M. ON

Geo. NourLLĖ.

T

FROM THE THEATRE Royan, Calcutta ; and

THE GAIETY THEATRE, Bombay.

Patrons?

T. R. H. Tag DURE AND DUCHESS, of Connaught. His Excellency The Marquis of Ripon, His Excellency Sir JAMES FRAGUSSON,

da,

kc

WILL IF POSSIBLE DIVE TWO PERFORMANCES, en-rents, for Shanghai.

THE FIRST PERFORMANCE, will be GILBERT'S ÜLASSICAL COMEDY, entitled

PYGMALION & GALATEA.

AT THE

SECOND PERFORMANCE, will be presented

A HUSBAND IN CLOVER,

And the

ORIENTAL BUBLESQUE BROWN & THE BRAHMINS.

Full Partiets will be duly announced on the arrival of the Company.

The Plan of the Theatre may be seen and Seats secured at Musers KELLY & WALSH'S

Hongkong, December 11, 1884. 2076

A

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

MINERVA BRUNNEN.

DELICIOUS NATURAL MINANAE WATER

in Cases of 96, Pints *.00. 48 Quarts ....86.00. do..-

Apply to

RUSSELL & Oo. Hongkong, November 10, 1884. 1897

FOR SALE.

TUESDAY,

the 30th of December, on the Premises of the Undersigned, at Fooeuow,- THE STEAMSHIP KWANGTUNG,

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.

The Co.'s Steamship

Dimante,

Captain STACH, will bo despatched for the above Ports on MONDAY, the 29th Instant, at

p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

General Managerė.

Hongkong, December 20, 1884. 2108

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG VIA SUEZ CANAL. (Tulting Cargo at through rates for NEW YORK)

The Steamship

P'ulshire,

DANCASTER, Commandor,. will be despatcher for

the above Forts en or about the 1st Fivx.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Agents.

Hongkong, December 16, 1884.

Sailing Vessels.

As she now ties sunken off Sulamis Island, Kitopai Pass, Mir River, together with her ANCHORS, CHAINS and CARGO. One Box of TREASURE fsaid to contain $4,000) wow mizing will be included should it not be prsheva vionaly salved. For further Particulars, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & C«.,

Foocrow ipela, B.S. Kwangtung. 2011 December, 1881..............

2144

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instruc

Tous to Sell by Public Auction, on

WEDNESDAY,

the 31st December, 1884, at 2 p.m., at the ICE HOUSE, Joe House Lane,

SUNDRY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising:-

CRETONNE-OVERED DRAWING-ROOM

SoITE.

CENTRE TAUGE, TeakwonD CABINET. | MAKDLE-TOR SIDE TAables, WHATNOTS,

PRTGES, MIRRORS, CLOCK, VASES, and, ORNAMENTS.

FOR HONOLULU. The American Barque

Ceylon,

2125

Baisrow, Master, will lead hero for the above Port, and will quick despatch.

For Freight, apply tu

RUSSELL & Ou.

1803 Hongkong, November 4, 1884.

FOR VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA,

The 33 Et1 British Barque

Nandine,

Dobr, Master, will load hiero for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Qai

1992 Hongkong, November 20, 1884,

Notices to Consignees.

FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,

Te Carto THE Steamship Massalta, Captain J.

above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goode are being lauded and stored at their risk inse the Godowns he Wharves or Busts delivery may ha of the Undoraigned, whence and/or from

DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD, CHAIRS, [CROCKERY, CLass aik! PLATED WARN LAMPS, WRITING DESKS and COPYING FER

DOUBLE IRON BEDSTEAD, TEAKWOOD DOULLE-WINGED WARDROLE, TOILET Table and GLiss, and MARBLE-TOP WASHSTAND obtained.

Optional Cargo will he forwarded molese

A COTTAGE PIANC in Rosewoon notice to the contrary be given before. CASE, by Emins, London.

A HAMMERLESS CUN, in LEATHER.. TODAY. Cass, with IMPLEMENTS, by WERLEY.

A SPORTING CARBINE, with BA. YONET, by WEDLEY, and SUNDRY OTHER SHOOTING GEAR, CARTRIDGES, &

The HOUSE BOAT WILD DUCK. The YACHT THISTLE, Complete, with

HAZA

The DOCK is cue of the largest and HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COM OURS ☎, DISTANCE.all GEAR, &o, as she lies off the CITY

beat in the East, being 431 feet long and

80 feet broad, and having a depth of water

on blocks at spring tides of 27 feet and soap tides 20-feet---

PANY, LIMITED.

THE Transfer

cap tides au-festtain Machine-tools of all BOOKS of this Company descriptions and compound Engines up to Instant until the 8th Froxizoo, both days 1,000 horse-power. The heaviest-class of inclusive. work can be undertaken at the shortest

HENRY R. H. MARTIN, notice.

Manager. Hongkong, December 18, 1884.

Powerful lifting SHEARS are being erected.

Fer further Particulars, apply to

·

2135

H. J. II. TRIFT, Agent. Hongkong, December 18, 1884.

NOTICE.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION IN LIQUIDATION.

7-Depusils may be forwarded from the ATANUFACTURERS OF THE LONDON ALL HOLDERS of NOTES of the

Ports by means of clean Hongkong M Postage Stamps of any values. 8.--Interest at the rate of 34 per cent per on will be allowed to depositors on their daily balances,

ERATED WATERS,

Havo REMOVED from the BEACONSFIELD Angide to larger Promisos

LEMONADE,

-Each Depositor will be supplied gratia

1, DUDJELL STREET, with a Pass-Book which must be pro-

Where they continue to Supply: Bented with each payment or with

SODA

WATER, drawal. Depositors must not make By entries themselves in their Pass. TONIO Books but abould send them to be SZER written up at least twice a year, about SASAPARILLA. ?! the beginning of January and begin: ning of July, 10.--Covers containing Fass-Books, Re

gistered Letters containing Stamps cr other Remittances, and generally, cor- ruspondance as to the business of the Bank will, if marked On Hongkong Savings Bank Business, be forwarded free of Postage or Rogistration Fees by the various British Post Offices in Hangkong and China, 11-Withdrawals may be made on demand,

but the personal attendance of the depositor or his duty appointed agent, and the production of his Pass-Book

Bro DOCGEƐary.

12-All documents connected with the business of the Savings' Bank are exempt from stamp duty...

For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Mannger.

715

Hongkong, April 26, 1884.

Will be Commenced on the

TTTH Reference to the above, BUSI

1ST MAY, 1884.

For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BARKING

CORPORATION,

T-JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

716

Hengking, April 26, 1851,

GINDERADE, RASPBERRYADE,

c., &c., &c.

At the same Moderate Charges.

D. K. GRIFFITH, Proprietor.

Hongkong, July 28, 1881.

HAIR

1246

Poresses & vitality of its own that often outlives the rest of the physical organism. More frequently, however, either through dlse, inherent weakness, or HEG, falls off, turns gray, or fades early.

Ayer's Hair Vigor

Cures the discance of the scalp and hair; strengthens hair that is naturally weak; nourishes and invigorates to pil hair roots, casing a new, growth of har nous, and luxuriant heads; and restores letine freshness, color, and lustre to faded and gray hair,

AYER'S HAIR VIOOR is also a

Tollet Luxury Superior to all other preparations for the. dressing of the bair. It troparts pliancy Bilken softness, lastre and luxuriance of growth, and not only cures Scald Head, Itching Humora, Tetter Sares, Dandru, etc., dat averts them, and prevents tha hair falling off and turning grey.

PSRPARED BY

Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Moss, Sold by all druggiate.

Agents for HONGKONG, CHINA AND MANILA "

A E WATSON & Qu,

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORA- TION (DONGKONG BRANCH), Ero heroby requested to present them to the LIQUIDA Tons of the Bank, when they will be given in Exchange, a certificate of the valus of the Notes deposited.

HOLDERS of NOTES will be required to Furnish to the LIQUIDATORS of the Bank, schedule in duplicate, giving the date of Issue, Nunther and Amount of each Note produced.

Forms of Schedule may be had on appli- eation at the OFFICE of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

For the OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR

OF THE

·ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, By kis Attorneys,

J. MELVILLE MATSON, H. HOWARD TAYLOR. Hongkong, August 21884.

MANILA CIGARS.

1285

TE HAVE Received a Large Stock of WE SPECIAL VIUUSKOS, and they

can now be PURCHASED of the following Agents:

CARTON, Foodnow, Shanonai, HareOW, TIENTHIN AND MANILA, — A. N. WATSON & Co. SWATOW,Messrs. QUELCH & Co. AMOY, Mr. N. MOULLE. Hongkong, December 5, 1884.

NOTICE..

2045

FIRE attention of Connoisseure in MANILA CIGARS is invited to our Stock of SPRCIAL VIGUEROS, a smoke made to our order from the Finest Leaf Tobaces of the Philippines. In Boxes of 100 price $3.50.

A. 8. WATSON & D..

1837 Hongkong, November 3, 1884.

VICTORIA HOTEL, Prays woul Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

2137

DIS extensive and well-appointed catablishment, «itreated in cate of the most central and ciry positions in the Culony and commanding a splendid einan of utrust the entire harbour and within five minutes' realh of the principal Ger ernment Offices (indinding the Prot Ufice), Banks, de, has recently been much enlarged and improved and is now one of the principal Hotels in the place. The Rooms ore spacious, well saitilated ant nave just been refurnished in a most comfortabls and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far Exist.

The accommodation and service of every khud all be found to be of the best des cription.

An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE

always provided and served in the spa- cinus, large Dining Hell.

The Hotel also contains handsome and confortable reception, Reading, Billiard and Smoking Rooms.

The Hotel is unsurpassed for comfort, con-

venience and quick service.

Continental longuages are spoken.

!

Mesans. DORABJEE AND HING KEE,

Hongkong, September 16, 1884.

1550

FOR SALE.

EXTRA FINE QUALITY FRENCH BUTTER, BRAND DUO DE NORMANDIE,

-THE OLDEST BUTTER Packing ESTABLISHMENT IN NORMANDY.

N 13 tins and Cases of 48 tine cach: Sold Quantities of not less than one dozen tina, a 6 per Dozen.

Reduction made to Purchasers of one case sad upwards.

G. R. LAMMERT, Sole Agent. Hongkong, October 4, 1884. *

1583

AND

AVERAGE SPEED TARLES,

FROM

LONDON, via The Suez Canal,"

TO

INDIA, CHINA, Jaran; &G,

WITH VARIOUR OTHER TABLES AND NOTES, DY

WA, GULLAND.

To be obtained at the

A

'CHINA MAIL' OFFICE.

Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. FALCONER & Co. Hongkong, September 2, 1881.

FOR SALE,

1475

BORROUGHES & WATTS'

Sou MAVOGANY BILLIARD TABLE Complete with Curs, Pool, Pyramid, Æo., BALLS, MARKING BOARD, RESTS, EXTRÁ CLOTH, &C., &c.

Just arrived per Glenfallech.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, November 4, 1884.

1865

NOW PUBLISHED.

UDDHISM: ITS HISTORICAL, B. THEORETICAL ASP POPULAR

ASPECTS,

EX

ERNEST J. EITEL, Ph.D., TomNG.

THIRD EDITION. REVISED, WITH ADDITIONS.

Price,

$1.50. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, August 20, 1881.

1998

SEE WOO, TAILOR DRAPER & OUTFITTER, No. 55, Queen's Koad Central, Hongkong. HAS NOW LANDING, FOR SALE:

LL Kinds of AUTUMN and WINTER

WOOLLEN CLOTHS.

DAMASK, REP, and CRETONNES for Curtains and Covering Furniture.

CHRISTY'a Gentlersen's New Zephyr Bluck, Drab, and Brown FELT HATS,

All Sorts of Faney and Black SILK SCARVES, TIES, White DRESS TIES.

WOOLLEN WRAPPERS, Colored and White KID GLOVES

WOOLLEN and MERINO. UNDER SUITS and 50CKS.

White TABLE CLOTHS, NAPKINS, SILK &CAMBRIO HANDKERCHIEFS, and TOWELS.

Best Kinds of TOILET PERFUMES and SOAPS

DAWSON'S BOOTS, SHOOTING BOOTS, SHÕES and TENNIS SHOES, &c, đo

AT LOW PRICES,

2806 Hongkong, October 25, 1884,

Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on-and after. Monday-the- 29th Instant.

TERMS OF SALE-As customary.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Austioneer.

Hongkong, Decolaber 26, 1884.

Shipping.

Steamers.

2171

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW.

The Co.'s Steamship

Fukien,

Captain HARRIS, will be despatched for the above Port on SUNDAY, the 28th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Fusage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers, Hongkong, Dacomber 26, 1881.

2169

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Co.'s Steamship

Meaclans, Captain NELSON, will be despatched as above on

| SUNDAY, the 28th Instant.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIKE,

Ayente.. Hongkong. December 22, 1834. FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG, VIA SUEZ CANAL

The Steorship

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 27th Instant will be subject to rent.

No Claims will be admitted after the

Goods have left our Godowns.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

...SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Ayunta,

2149

Hougkong, December 22, 1884.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM NEW YORK, ANTWERP, LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

THE Steamship Pembrokeshire, DAYIES, THE

Commander, in connection with S.S. Astrul frem New York, and Breenshire fro HAMBURG, having arrived from the above Porta, Consignees of Cargo are heraby informed that all Goods, with the exception of Opium; are being landed at their risk into the Gotowas of the Undersigned, at Wan- chai, No. behind the

3,

premises known as Blus Buildings, whence and/or from the Wharves or Buais delivery may be obtained, Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un Isas nozice to the contrary be given before Neon TO-DAY. -

No Clains will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 28th Instant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has barn effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents,

2150

Hongkong, December 22, 1884.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

CON

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

YONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to sond in the Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- nignature, and to take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at 2154 their risk and expense

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Ex Natal.

Electra, HM Captain NAGEL, will be Badespatched an'sbury, on

or about the 20th Instant.

For Freight or Fussage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents.. Hongkong, December 15, 1884.. 2100

FOR HAVEE AND HAMBURG, VIA SÚEZ CANAL,

The Stearaship

Cassandra, Captain LANDEMANK, WI bo despatched na above

ou or about the 10th January, 1885. For Fraight or Pasengo, apply to

SIRMSSEN & Co., Agents, Hongkong, December 15, 1884. - #100

MY No. 20, one case from Marroilles

AF

Consigned to Order.

2000

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, December 13, 1884.

FOR SALE.

M & -Co.

JHAMPAGNK,

Quarts...820 par Case of 1 dos, Pints............221 'u *. 2 Dabos Frères & de Gernon & Co."w"

BORDEAUX CLARETS AND

WHITE WINES. Baxter's Celebrated 'Barley Brest

WHISKY,- per Dase of 1 doz GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 188