1885-05-27 — Page 1

2 MAY85

The China Mail.

Intimations.

Vol. XII. No. 6811.

號七十月五年五十八百八千一英 ·

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA RAIL

LONDON:-F. Aiaan, 11 & 12, Clement's

Lane, Lombard Street, E. O. GEORGE

STAMET & Oo., 30, Comhill, Gonnor

NOTICE

& Gorch, Lavigate Circus, E.C. BATES TOTICE is zele given that the Annual

HENDS & Co, 37, Walbrook, E.C. Nora METING of the VIC

SAMUEL DRACOR & Co., 150 & 154,TORIA RECREATION CLUB will be Leadenhall Street.

held in the Promisos of the C on SATURDAY NEXT, the 30th May, st

PARIS AND EUROPEAMEDKI PRINCE

& Ch. 36. Rue Lafayette, Paris. NEW YORK: ANDREW WIND, 21, Park

Bow.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOH, Mel- bourne and Sysincy.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Parts

generally :-BEAN & Brack, San Frun

Cisco.

SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &C.:-SAXLE &

Co.. Square, Singapore. O. HEIXEZAN & Co., Manila. CHINA-Macao, Mosers A. A. DE MELLO

& do.

VIL NICHOLLS & Co. Amoy, Wisos, Fouchong, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WASH. Yokohama, LANE, CHAW FORD & Co., and Kiray & Co.

RU

Banks.

NOTICE.

ULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS BANK.

1.The business of the above Bank.will

bo conducted by the Hongkong an Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong Business hours

on week-days, 10 to 3: Sanadays, 10 to 1. 2.-Sams less than $1, or more than $250 at que time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than $2,500 in any one year.

5 p.in.

J. H. STEWART LOCKIJART, Bon. Secretary, VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB. Hongkong, May 23, 1885.

840

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LIMITED.

N

OTICE is hereby given that an Extra- ordinary General MEETING of

SHAREHOLDERS of the Society will be

Established

February,

1845.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1985.

For Sale.

FOR

SALE.

ANGLO-BAVARIAN

Export PALE ALE,

SPARKLING and LIGHT, a most refreshing

SUMMER DRINK.

Held at the Society's BEAD OFFICE, No. 15, FIRST-CLASS MEDALS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Praya Cantral, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the Second day of Juno, 1885,

at

3 o'clock in the Afternoon, when it is intended to Confirm the Rewolutions passed st the Extraordinary Meeting of Share- holders on the 18th day of May, 1886.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

N. J. EDE,

Secretary.

Hongkong, May 18, 1885.

GOLD MEDALS, PARIS AND VIENNA.

Sole Importers :--

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

813

Hongkong, May 19, 1886.

818

JUST RECEIVED WEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES.

BONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, April 11: 1885

THE KONGKONG HAIR DRESSING SALOON,

HONOKONG HOTEL BUILDING,

Doportos in the Savings' Bunk living 2100 or more at their credit may AT thoir

ophon transfer the sure to the Bugkong a

g and Shanghai Banking Cur-it a TRIAL Key satisfaction is you poration in fixed deposit for 12 mouths at 5 per cent. per annum interest. 4-Interest at the rate of 3 per cont. per am will be allowed to depositos en their daily balances. -Each

Depositor will he supplied gratis with a Pass-Book which must be pre- sented with each payment or with drawal. Dépositors must not make

P

Any entries themselves in their Pass- ALY Books but should send them to be! written

least twice a year, about at the beginning of January and begin. ning of July, 8-Correspondence as to the busnose of Bark if marked On Honghong the Savings Bank Business is forwarded free by the varione British Post Offices in Hongkong and China.

7.Withdrawals may be made on demand,

→ are NOCERIAKY,

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

For the HasuxoNG & SHANGHAI BANKING.

CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, May 7, 1886. THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED. (Incorporated sander the Compaines Acts"

.. 1862 to 1883.)

CAPITAL,.............

754

****£2,000,000

IN 200,000 SHARES OF £10 EACH. REGISTERED OFFICE,

40 THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON.

DRANCHES:

In INDIA, JAPAN, CHINA and the COLONIES.

LONDON "BANKERS: THE UNION BANK OF LONDON, LIMITED.

Hougkong, May 7, 1885.

756

ROBERT LANG & Co.,

Auctions.

OF

PUBLIC AUCTION OLD CHINESE VASES, CURIOS, &

HE Undersigned wilt Sell by Public

Auction, on

SATURDAY,

the 30th May, 188, at 2 p.m., at his Now Sales Rooms, Daddell Street,--

A FINE SELECTION OF

OLD CHINESE VASES AND CURIOS, Just arrived from the Northern Provinces of China, comprising:---

SOME FIRE FIVE COLOURER and Boug and WHITE VARES and Jans of the reign of KANG-I, YUNG-CHING, KIEN-LING and TEW-QUA; SANG DE BOCE, GREEN, YELLOW

BE VAS and JARS, ON BOTTLES,

ke.

日曆十月四年乙

To Let.

TO LET.

THE OFFICES, No. 54, QUEEN'S ROAD 1 CENTRAL, at present in the occupation of the BoxGEOSO, CANTON & MACAO ST. BOAT CO., LIMITED.

Entry on or about 1st July, 1885.

Apply to

G. C. ANDERSON, 18, Prayu Central.

Hongkong, May 26, 1886.

TO LET.

NO. 5. WEST TERRACE.

1st June.

"Apply to

861

Entry from

G. C. ANDERSON, 13, Tray Cential.

744

Hongkong, May 6, 1880.

TO LET

FTICES and CHAMBERS, No. 7,

Messen. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Apply to

CURIOS, CARVED und IVORIES.

Catalogus will be issued previous to the ROAD, lately occupied by Sale, and the Articles will be on view on Friday next.

TERMS OF SALE.---As customary.'

G. J. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.

Hongkong, May 23, 1896.

TH

PUBLIC AUCTION,

849

THE Undersigned has received instruc

tions from C. Fort, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, on

TUESDAY,

Tailors, Hullers, Shirtmakers & General Outfitters, the 2nd June, 1885, at 2 p.in., at his Re-

QUEEN'S ROAD (OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL).

EX LATE ARRIVALS.

LADIER HAIR DESSING SALOON is at

tached to this Establishment, and INDIA GAUZE and BALBEJGGAN SINGLETS.

COTTON, MERINO and LISLE THREAD J-HOSE_ LADIES are respectful.ŷ INVITED to givọ

SUMMER SCARFS, TIES and ARGOSY BRACES. ranteed.

SINGLE and DotRLE TEKAI HATS, STRAW HATS.

CHRISTY'S and ELLWOOD'S BLACK and DEAR FELT HATS. TOWELS BATH BLANKETS, all sizes.

BATHING DRESSES nad DRAWERS.

LANE'S WOOL CHOLERA BELTS.

CHAS. J. GAUPP & Co., Chromamster, Watch di Clock Makers, Jewellers, Guld & Silversmiths, TAUTICAL, SOIENTIFIC AND N METRDEOLOGICAL

INSTRUMENTS AND

VOINTIANDER'S CELEBRATED BINOCULARS TELESCOPES. RcHIE'S LIQUID AND OTHER COMPARSES. ADMIRALTY & IMRAY CHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS.

Englieli SILVER & ELECTRD-PLATED WARE. Christofle & Co.'s ELECTRO-PLATED WARD. GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY,

greaty DIAM

AND

8

DIAMOND JEWELLERY, A Splendid Collection of the Latest Lapos *PATTEENS, at fery moderate prica. 742 CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,

LIMITED.

A tributions for the Year 1884 has Titts

sidence, Garden Rozil,

THE WHOLE OF HIS

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,,

comprising:-

ENGLISH-NACH WALNUT DRAWING-ROOM SUE CHIMNEY-GLASS, PICTURES, CARPET and ORNAMENTS..

BIRD & PALMER,

Who will exhibit Plaus and arrange Offices to suit applicants.

Hongkong, April 8, 1885..

TO LET.

597

TEW BUNGALOW-FURNISHED, at Mount Kellett Spår. FIVE ROOMS, LARUS BASEMENT, OUT HOUSES, TERNIS Count.

Possession from April,

Apply to

JOHN D. HUTCHISON, 21, Stanley Smt. Hongkong, April 4, 1885.

STORAGE.

583

OODS RECEIVED on STORAGE in Dunamodions and well ventilateu GODOWNS on his Printers ju DINNER, DESERT and Tea Sets; GLASS DUDDELL STREET, next to the ORIENTAL

DINING TABEZ, SIDEBO

and PLAZED WARE

WITNOT:

4

BEDSTEATS, ENGLISH-SADE MACGANY DOUBLY-WINGED WARDROBE with GLASS PONT, CHEST of DRAWERA, TOILET TABLE and GLASS, and Wassys.

BANK.

G. R. LAMMERT. Hongkong, December 27, 1884.

2178

ONE PIANO, by J. BROADWOOD & Sons. &o,

*&c. Catalogues will be issued. THIS OF SALE-As customary.

336

A Special Lot of GENTLEMEN'S POCKET HANDKERCHIEFS, 82.00 per Dezon.

Hongkong, May 22, 1885

W. POWELL & Co.

PX STEAMY HIP LADIES DEPARTMENT

New STRAW HATS in White, Coloured

and Black

New Trimmed HATS and BONNETS. CHILDREN'S HATS, all Kinds.

PATROCLUS.

GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT. White SHIRTS, al Sizes.

Waite Flannel TENNIS SHIRTS, Len.

dun-made

LINEN COLLARS, Various Shapes. Shakespeare PAPER COLLARS. Wire and Coloured SOCKS. INDIA GACZE VESTS.

Specialities in INFANTS' Coloured and White Washing TIES and SCARFS

HATS.

NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS. BONUS of 15 TER CEST. upon Con- Summer OATMEAL CLOTHS,→

A Speciality for TENNIS DRESS. DAY been declared!.

White Broche DRESS MATERIALS. New Fatterns in ZEPHYR CHECKS. FRENCH MUSLINS, Latest Designs. Plain CAMBRICS, all Coloura LADIES' TENNIS and WALKING SHOES. BATHING COSTUMES.

WARRANTS may be had un application at the Above OFFICE on and after the 15th Proximo.

JARDINE. MATHESON & Co.,

G. neral Agents, CANTON INFURANOB OFFICE, LIMITED.

599 Hongkong, April 25, 1885.

VICTORIA HOTEL, Praya and Chie's Roar Central, Hongkong. DE-THIS-extensive and well-appointed

THE BANK OF SCOTLAND, EDIN. BURGH, LONDON & BRANCHES. ATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON At 3 months' notice 3% por Ann

RATE

12

11

POSITH.

4.% 5%

$1

200

On Current Deposit Accounts 2 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.

Credits granted, Remittances, Exchanges, Loans, and every deseription of Banking Business transarted.

CLAIMS ON THE ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION PURCHASED,

322

H. A. HERBERT,

Manajer Hongkong, March 25, 1885, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL,....................

.$7,500,000

RESERVE FUND,......................

$1,100,000

RESERVE FOR EQUALIZATION

$ 400,000

OF DIVIDENDS

RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO-$7,500,000 |

FELETORS,..

COVET OF DIRECTORS.. Chairman-Hon. F. D. SASSOON. Deputy Chairman A. Merek, Est. C. D. BOTTOMLEY, M. GROTE, Esq.

H. Horros, Esq. Faq H. DALRYMPLE, Hon W. KESWICK.

AP. MCEWEN, EM. Esq. W. H. FORBES, Keg. E. E. Sassoon, Esq. CHIEF MANAGER, Bongtong. THOMAS JACKSON, Esq. MANAGER. Bhanghai, EVEN CAMERON, Heg. LONDON BANKERS.-London and Corinty Bank

HONGKONG. INTEREST ANAWED.

N Current Deposit Account at the rate

balance

For Fixed Deposits

a daily

For 3 months, 8 per cent, per annum.

1.

*+

4 per cent....

12

+1

per cent,

LOCAL BILLA Discountku..

Credis granted on approved Securition, aud every description of Fanking and Bachange business transacted.

Drafs granted on London, and the alled Commercial places in Europe, Indis, Australia, America, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

Hongkong, February 28, 1885.

establishment, situated in one of the most sentral and airy positions in the. Colony and commanding a sploutid citro

of almost the entire harlener and within five minutes' walk of the print

ernment Offices (including the

(ice),

Banka, do, has recently been much enlarged and invroved and is no one of the principal Hotels in the place. The Rooms are spuciones, well sentilated and have just refurnished in a most comfortable and handsome mannLLY, suited to the requirements of the Eur Kait.

The ceremolation and service of every -kind will le found to be of the best des

criptum.

An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spri cives, large Dinings handsome and

1 Hall. The Hotel also

comfortable reception, Reading, Billiard and Hincking Rooms. The Hotel is unsurpassed for comfort, con-

vertence and quick service. Continental languages are spoken.

MESSES. DORABIRE AND HING KEE, PROPRIETIES.

Hongkong, September 15, 1884.

THE TEST OF TIME

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

DERS

flongkong, May 23, 1895.

Intimations.

NOTICE

FRENCH and ARGOSY BRACES, White and Coloured STRAW HATS. Soft and Hard FELT HATS.

C

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong. May 28, 1885.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

TO LET. AMODIOUS GODOWN with AP proach from PRAYA and QUEEN'S

A. S: WATSON-& Co.

Ro

262

Hongking Dispensary,

2ud May, 1885.

OURSE, DISTANCE,

AND

AVERAGE SPEED TABLES,

FRON

LONDON, via THE SUEZ CANAL, то

INDIA, CHINA, Japan, &0.,

WICH

VARIOUS OTHER TABLES AND NOTAS,

COTTON, LINEN and RAE POCKET To

HANDKERCHIEFS

CRICKETING FLANNELA, by the Yard. CANVAS, LEATHER and KID SHOES. MILITARY and TCE UP BOOTS, BATHING DRAWERS and BATH

BLANKETS.

New Patterns in Coloured CRETUNNES,

and White DIMITIES,

WM. POWELL & Co.

Intimations.

NOTICE

BY

W. A GULLAND.

be obtained at the

'CHINA MATE' OFFICE.

Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. FALCONER & Co.

33

Hongkong, September 2, 1884.

FOR BALE.

J

ULES

844

ERSONS having any CLAIM or THE CAPTAIN and Comoxas of the

![HD

American Ship - Highland Light will OLAIMS against the Undersigned

are requested to send in Particulara of such NOT RE RESPONSIBLE for any DERTS CLASS-or-GL:31s on a before the 31st Contracted by her -OFFICERS OF CREW, Instant or they will not be recognized..

P. M. FRANÇO, JA,

No. 10, Mosque Street. Hongkong, May 22, 1885.

whilst staying at ilis Tert

833

WILLIAM DOLAN, SAIL-MAKER Å SHIP-CHANDLER, 22, Puasa ÜESTRAL.

OTTON DECKS. HEMP CANVAS,

OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS, &c., E., ko Hongkong, May 1, 1889

COTTON BEROPE, AMERICAN

NOTICE.

206

THE MITSUBISHI MAIL 8.S. Ca TH

having taken over the NAGASAKI DOOK,

and ENGINEERING SLIP

WORKS are now prepared to Duck and 1559 REPAIR VESELS, al moderate torna.

The DOCK is of the largest and best in the East, being 431 feet long and 89 feet broad, and having a depth of water on blocks at spring tide of 27 fest and neap tides 22 feet.

The SHOPS contain Machine-tools of all descriptions and compound Engines up to 1,000 borec power. The heaviest-class of work can be undertaken at the shortest notice. popularity, rival.c

Bas been applied to Ayar's Puls, and they have borne 12 well. For more than forty ye they have had a

by de other Furtige

ATTA's Pie do not induce constipative re action, or have a weakening effect, common faults of other cathartice, but thoroughly yet milly clean thu huwels, and stimulats and strengthen all the digestive and almitory

orgató

Ayer's Pills

Core digestion and Constipation, and pre Tost many severo and often fatal malačka caad by those dleaders,

For Siemach, Liver, and Kidney dises.609- symptoms of which are Sida Disorders; Burning and Weight in the stomach Nauses, Dizziness, Headaches, Poul Breath, Billous Fever und Collo, Paint

the

and back, Dropull swellega, ota-bore is to rellet to frost and cerai as ATTY'S PILLs. They are t great crico in the cure of Piles.

he bassobold remedy they have no equal. Many big stoctor's bill has denn savod by a ENDLY G000 OF ATER'S PULA,

PREFACED BY

Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co. Lowell, Ma

Bold by all Drapelata.

Hororaso, CHISA AND MAN

Powerful lifting SHEARS are being erected.

For farther Particulars, apply to

A. J. H TRIPP, Agerh Hongkong, Decembar 18, 1884,

D. K. GRIFFITH & Co.

2135

J. W. NORCROSS, Master Hongkong, May 25, 1885.”

DENTISTRY.

FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP. MODERATE FEEN.

MR WONG TAI-FONG, Surgeon Bautist

853

(FORMERLY ARTICLED ATIRESTIGE AND LAT- PERLY ASSUSTANT TO DR. Roakes,) Tthe urgent request of his Europaan A and American patients and friends, las TAKEN THE OFFICE formerly or aupied by Dr. RoCERS,

No. 2, DUDDELL STREET. CONSULTATION FREE.

Perfect adjustment of Auric

"LYETH

by Atmospheric Suction exithout pain or inconvenience. Discount to missionaries and families.

Sole Address

2, DUDDELL STREET, (Next to the New Oriental Bank.)

66 Hongkong. January 19, 1985.

Notices to Consignees.

FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND. SINGAPORE.

HE S.S. Electry, Carom the above Captain F. NAGELS having arrived

MANUFACTURERS OF THE LONDON Porla, Omsignoce of Oargo are hereby in-

BRATED WATERS,

Have Rasove from the BEACONSFIELD ARCADE to larger Premises 1,DUDDELL STREET,... Where they ontinue to Supply":

WATER,

SODA

Toxic

LEMONADE,

GINGERADE,

formed that their Goods are being lauded and stored at their risk into the Godowns

|

1476

Uo.'s

BUM M & CHAMPAGNE, Quarts.$20 per Cass of 1 dos

.321

2 1 Pintah Dubos Frères & de Gurnon & Co.'s

BORDEAUX CLARETS AND

WHITE WINES, Barter's Colebrated Barley Bres'

WHISKY,-$7 per Case of 1 doz. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & UD. Hongkong, July 18, 1884.

1187

PUBLICATIONS EV J. DYER BALL

EASY!—A MADE

TACONES SIMPLE SENTENCES in the DANTONESE COLLOQUIAL with Frey and Literal Translations; and Directions for Rendering English Grammatical Forms inte Chinese and vice vera-Pries, $2. Inter- leared Copies, $9.50.

We most ordially recommend it.'- Clana Kerien. Will be found to supply a waut long felt by sturients of Cattonese, -Daily Press. Mr. BALL'S Notre on Classifiers and Grammar will he found very

valuable. China Mail

TO NEL

727

COLLEGE CHAMBERS' (late HOTEL DE L'UNIVERS), Single Rooms or SUTTEN OF APARTMENTS.

No. 4, HOLLYWOOD ROAD. No. 208. PRAYA CENTRAL.

No. 44, GRAHAM STRANE.

No. 6, PLDER's Hi

No. 4, OLD BAILEY STUBET.

Apply to

DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong. May 11, 1685.

Insurances.

779

THE LONDON ASSURANCE, INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHAUTY OF His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1720.

118 Undersigned having been appointedd Agents for the above Corporation ste prepared to grant Insurances as follows- Marine Department.

Policies at current rates, payablo either hero, in tendon, or at the principal Ports of India, China and Australia.

Fire Department.

PRICE, $2 PER MONTH.

Shipping.

Steamers.

NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

wxxx

FOR BATAVIA, SAMARANG AND SOURABAYA, VIA SAIGON

- AND SINGAPORE

The Co 'a Steamship

Qonverter Generaal.

'Jacob,

Clapé. Brouting, will be

Hospatahod as above on FRIDAY, the 27th Instant, st 3 p.m.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Cp.j

Agents.

660 Hongkong, May 26, 1895.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR AMOY, TAMSUI & TAIWANFOO. The Co.'s Chartered Steamship

Ingraben,

Capt. MASSMAN, will be despatched for the above Ports on FRI- DAY, the 29th Instant, at 3 p.ra.

For Freight or Pasage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.. General Managers. Hongkong, May 26, 1886.

FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.

The Steamship

Electra,

863

Captain F. NAGEL, Will

be despatched for the above Ports on or about FRIDAY, the 20th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BEMISSEN & 00, Agents.

Bougkong, May 20, 1885.

250

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S "STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, DOLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, AND TRIESTE

(Taking Cargo at through rates to CAL CUTTA, PERSIAN GULF, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS.)

The Co.'s Steamship

Tilarin,

Capt. G. Doseion, will be despatched as above

on SATURDAY, the 30th Instant, at Noon. For inrker Particulars, regarding Freight and Passage, apply to the Acer of ibe Company, Praya Central.

O BAUHLACH,

Agent

· វិភ Hongkong, May 15, 1885.

FOR YOKOHAMA AND. HIOGO.

The Stearnship

Unfordshire,

Captain JoNEs. dus on For about the 30th Inst., will have immediate despatch for the above Ports.

For Freight of Pasange, apply to

RUSSELL & Co,

Agents.

855

Hongkong. May 25, 1885.

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND

YOKOHAMA.

The Steamphly

Stratiuäute,

L. WHITE, Commander, will be despatched for

Policies issued for long or short perices at the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 2nd trent rates.

Life Department. Policies issued for ans not exceeding £5,000 at reduced ratis.

-496

HOLLIDAY, WISE & C. Hongkong, July 25.-1872.

"LAKOASUNE INSURANCE

COMPANY

(VIRE AND LIFE.)

CAPITAL,--TW MILLIONS STERLING,

5 Bierguod are prepared to grant Pou res against tho Risk of FIRE on Bajidies or in floods stored therein, ou Gheds on board Vessels and on Hulls of Yeasels in Harbour, at the usual Terms and Conditions.

Proposal for Life Assurances will be re EASY SENTENCES IN THE HAKKA coived, aui transmitted to the Directors

VOCABULARY. for their decision. DIALECT WITH A

If required, protection will be granted on Price, 81.

first clasa Lives up to £1000 on a Single "The Santonces given appear to be well. Lifo.

Contains A For Rates of Premiums, forms of pro- arranged.'-China "Mail. wide range of subjects.'-Chinese Recorder, quasis or any other information, apply to

An extensive Vocabulary,'-Daily

Press

W. BREWER's, and LANE, CRAWFURD FOR SALE at Meurs, KELLY & WALAR'S, & Co.'s, Hongkong; and at MessrA. TRDNER & Co.'s, London.

Hongkong, January 23, 1884.

FOR SALE.

143

100

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Agents, Hongkong & Canton. Hongkong, January 4, 1867, THE STRAITS INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.

THE Undersigned having been appointed To things Cosplay the prapared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, at current

A

ratsa

HOUSE at the PEAK, will Large A DENNIS GROUND attebed. good View of the Harbour and out to Ses.

Apply to PRAK 'PEAK,

G14

e. The OFFICE, Hongkong, April 11, 1885.

FOR SALE.

EXTRA FINE QUALITY FRENCH BUTTER,

DUC DE NORMANDIE, THE OLDEST BUTTER PACKING ESTABLISHMENT IN NORMANDY. TN 1h fins and Canes of 48 tins each. Sold in Quantities of not less than one dozen tins, at 86 per Dozen,

Reduction made to Purchasers of one case and upwards.

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

of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the BRAND

Boats Whares of

obtained. delivery may be Optional Cargo will be forwarded us. less notice to the contrary be given before Noon TO-DAY, the 26th Instant.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 31st Instant will be subject to ront.

No Claims will be adinitted after the &o, &,&Goods have left the Godowns.

No Fire Insurance has been affected. At the same Moderate Changes,

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by D. K. GRIFFITH,

SIEMSSEN & Co., Proprietor.

Agenta.

850 Hongkong, May 28, 1865.

SLUZER

1

J

SARAPARILLA 11

RASFERRRTADE,

Agents for

347

A. 8. WATSON & On-

Hongkong, July 18, 1884,

1246

1689

-ARNHOLD, KÄRBERG & Hongkong, Novambor 5, 1883

NOTICE

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COM. PANY.

855

THE Undersigned are prepared to accept

Risks on First Class Godown at

939

per cent, net pramiuni per annum.

NORTON & Co., Agenta Hongkong, May 19, 1881.

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY

June, at Noon.

Fur Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Azents. Hongkong, May 23, 1885.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

830

FOR SHANGBAI VIA AMOY, (Taking Cargo & Pussengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Porta on the YANGISZR)

The Co.'s Steamship

Nestiri, Captain Nr, will be despatched as above on

TUESDAY, the 2nd June.

For Freight or Pashago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente, Hongkong, May 25, 1885.

850

QURAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY:

FOR LONDON PLA SUEZ CANAL,

The Co.'s Steamship

Laertes, Captain Scale will be despatched as above, on

THURSDAY, the 4th June.

For Freight or Fusasge, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, May 22, 1885.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR PORTLAND (OREGON;) The British Barque

Director

837

BOGART, Master, will load here for the chore Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 21, 1885.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO

The 3/3 L.1.1 British Ship

Net City, BRAY, Mantar, will load here for the above Port, and will

THE Undersigned, AGENTS of the above | Sca Tandangnad, or of the above have quick dospatch against FIRE at Current Rates.

For Freight, apply to GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1889

RUSSELL &. Co.

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Hongkong, May 5, 1885,