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The China Mail.

Established

February

1845

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1886.

VOL. XLII. No. 7287.

號八十月二十年六十八百八千一英

Business Notices.

nks.

NOTICE.

ULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS BANK,

4.Che business of the above Bank will ho contacted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their preminas in Hongkong Business hours oua week days, 10 to 3: Suurdays, 10

tx 1,

2.-Shine loks than $1. or more than 8350

..

at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit maro than $2,500

in any one your. 3.-Depositors in the Savings' Bank having

or more at their cralit may a $100

thair option transfer the same to the Dongkong and Shanghai Banking Oor- poration on fixed deposit for 12 months at 5 per cont. per anmuna interest.

4-Tuterest as the rate of 34 por cent, per au will be allowed to depositors on their daily balances,

pre

5.-Bach Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pang-Book which must be wester with onch payment or with daswal Depositors must not maka entries themeolves in their Pass- Books but should send them. to be written up at least twice a year, abont the beginning of January and begin ning of July,

Any

6.- Corraondonee as to the business of

the Bank if marked On Bogkung

Savings Bank Business in forwarded fro

by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China.

7.-Withdrawals may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the depositor or his duly appointed agent, aud the production of his Pass-Boos

are nezvanary.

For the

BoxOKONG & SHANGRAL BANKING

OnAFOMATION,

JOHN WALTER, Acting Chief stanager,

Hongkong, June 7, 188

754

UONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANKING

CORPORATION.

PAI-UP CAMERALI.

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

Restava con EqUALIZATION

o Divina,...

Ressers LIABILITY OF PRO-

PELSTORS,..

..487,500,000 ..$4,500,000

$ 200,000

$7,500,000

COURT OF INRECTORS. Chairman-A. Melvan, Esq

Bounty Chairman-M. GRATE, Esq. Hon. J. BELL Iuving. H. Horris, Esq. O.D.BOTTOMLEY,E4q. E. H. M. HUNTING- W. R. F.Danny, Esq.

TUN, Eng

ELL DALKYNE, Hon. A. P.MCEWEN. Hos. 1. D. SARSOON.

Eery,

CHIEF MANAGER.

Nurkung...... Tuomas Jatrox, Exi. Arting Chief Manager-JoAN WALTER, E81.

MAN DOBR

Shaughs),Kwan UAMLEON. Erq. LONDON BANKER-Landon and Cendy Bazk

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED.

N Currant Deposit Account at the rate ofer pan on the daily

balance.

On Bicol Dopodic ?—

Fuz 3 months, 3 per cent, por abans.

21

6 11 4 par cent.

12

律

& por cent.g

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

13

Oradits granted on approved Scouzities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Draft granted on London, and the chief Commurcist places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

JOHN WALTER, Acting Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 28, 1880.

Notice of Firm.

NOTICE.

$147

Have authorized Mr. ED. MILLER

WEBON BILLS OF LADING in Gur

Name from this date.

STEMSSEN &. Do. Hongkong, November 20, 1886.

Intimations.

HONGKONG CLUR

NOTICE

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N Extraordinary General MEETING of the MEMBERS of the CLUB will bo Hold in the CLuz House on TUESDAY, 21st December, at 4.30 p.m., for the par- pose of Confirming the Desolations passed

at the Extraordinary General Meeting on the 2nd Instant

By Orler of the General Committee,

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0. H. GRACE, Secretary. Hongkong, December 14, 1880.

THE INDIAN ENGINEER.' Nannouncement having appeared of the proposed issue of the first number

a Periodical to be entitled 'INDIAN ENGINEERING on 1st January

1887,

of our Subscribers having written

WO

and some to us that they understand the publication the INDIAN ENGINEER' he Ceased, hereby give notice that the publication of the INDIAN ENGINEER Will Continue a heretofore, and this we are in no way con- nocted with, or interested in, the proposed Periodical to be called INDIAK ENGINEER

ING.

Mr. P. DOYLE hos Ceased to be the Editor of the INDIAN ENGINEER,' and is

In no way connected therewith.

W. NEWMAN & t'o, “Lauren,'

Proprietors, aut Publishers THE INIAN ENGINERL

4. Dazovale SQUARE, CALOUTTA.

2908

HONGKONG.- RIGH-LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE No of the Company will be

OTICE is hereby given that a General

Held at the CoMPANY'S OFFICES, No. 36, Queen's Road Central, on THURSDAY, the 2d December, 1886, at 11 'Clock Forencon

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co,..

General Managers.

-2335 -Hongkong, December 3, 1886.

CHRISTMAS!!

LANE CRAWLORD & C

ARE NOW MAKING THEIR ANNUAL SHOW. OF:

NOVELTIES

FANCY

IN

GOODS

SUITABLE FOR

CHRISTMAS

PRESENTS.

This Year's ASSORTMENT has been carefully Selected, from the Leading LONDON AND Parus Houses, and is the FINEST COLLECTION EVER BEEN IN HONGKONG.

PRESENTS

of all Kinds both USEFUL and ORNAMENTAL, and all of the Best Money Value,

FANCY CHINA ORNAMENTS,

COMPRISIN

The NEWEST TABLE DECORATIONS,

TABLE LAMPS with FANCY VASES,

MENU AND NAME TABLETS,

FLOWER BASKETS AND BOWLS.

INLAID AND CARVED ONYX WARE

--- $X ---

CABINET FRAMES, TOILET SETS, INKSTANDS and PAPER KNIVES,

'TANTALUS' LOVE-UP SPIRIT FRAMES and PERFUME STANDH,

DOULTON WARE, ORCHID WADE, IVORY WARE,

Painted Mirror Cheval Screens in Brass Frames. Paiated Mirror Panels in Plush Frames.

BOSE PAINTED CHINA,

PASSION FLOWER CHINA,

FLORAL-FRAMED TABLE MIRRORS, NEW ORYSTAL ICE BOWLS,

日三十月一十年戌丙

Business Notices.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.,

HAVE RECEIVED

CHRISTMAS NUMBER ILLUSTRATED NEWS, containing a complete Novel Best Form, ontitled a Millionaire of Rough and Rondy, and largo soleared

Picture Lattle Miss Muffet.'

XMAS NUMBER GRAPHIC, containing a completa Neval by David Christie

Murray, dusitled Ball Dog and Butterly, and large coloured Picture

Yuicks, Tally Ho

XMAS No. ILLUSTRATED SPORTING and DRAMATIO NEWS. ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS ALMANACK 1887. IMPERIAL ENGLISH AND CHINESE DIARY 1887; Foolscap size. 3 days to

PRICE, $2 PER MONTH.

Intimations.

HONGKONG PUBLIC SCHOOL.:

HE DISTRIBUTION of PRIZES to the PUPILS of the above Sutual will take place at ST. PAUL'S COLLE on WED. WESDAY, do 2nd Tatung, at Noon.

kindly counted to preside.

His Excelleney the Aduinistrator ins

The attendance of Parents, Frienda, and those interested in odneation is INVITED.

Hongkong, Decomber 17, 1886.

2:00

HONGKONG AND CHINA „GAS COMPANY, LIMITED,

a pago, intacleaved with Blotting Paper, containing Custom Taril for Chiun, Postal Information, E. E. A. T. Co.'s, and G. N. 05. Telegraph Entes, Ühinese Holidays, al Festivals, Wages Table in Dollars and Trois-Price, $1. IMPERIAL ENGLISH AND CHINESE DATE BLOOK 1887, supersoling in get-E Transfer BOOKS of this Company-

up and logibility all Anglo-Chincas Date Blocks, provicesly issuet-Price, 75 Centa LETTY' DIARIES and DATE BLOCKS.

|Boys' Ows ANFUAL-Girls! Own ANNUAL-EVERY BOY'S MAGAZINE--Ever GIRL's

MADAZINE-Harper's YOUNG PLOPES - CHATTERBOX - Children's PAJEND Infant's MAGAZINK-LITTLE WIDE AWAKE, and all the best Children's VOLUMES FOR THE YEAR

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, HONGKONG.

W. POWELL & Co.

W.

OFRISTMAS 1886.

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will be CLOSED from the 22nd Inst. until the 7th Proximo, both days inclusivo.

F. W. CROSS,

Manager.

Hauglig, December 17, 186. 2398

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SELAREHOLDERS,

POWELL & Co. respectfully call attention to their LARCH and EXTERSYN accordance with Section 120 of the

STOOK or

Toys! Toys!!

Toys!!!

TOYS of every description suitable for. BOYS and GIRLS. Over 30 DOLLS to select froin,

Special advantages offered to Purchasers of $10.00 worth.

CHRISTMAS TREE parcels $10.00, $15.00, $20.00, $26.0) made up and numbered

in 24 hours notice,

Eongkong, December 15, 1856.

THE

W. POWELL & Co.

237

HE BON MARCHE.

(OH NAP MARKET) ADJOINING THE STAG HOTEL (Nexr Dook).

(JONSISTING OF A STOCK OF FANCY AND USEFUL ARTICLES, At Cash Prices and for Caals only.

PIPES,

TOBACCOS,

CIGARS,

BOOKS,

NOVELS,

MUSIC.

WATCHES,

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,

· ALBUMS,

'KNIVES,

OUTLERY,

LEATHER GOODS, CLOCKS, and a varied Stook of Fancy GOODS of all kinds. BON MALUHE, next door to Tru STAG BOTEL Hongkong, September 8, 1886,

ROBERT LANG & Co.,

1739

Tailors, Hatters, Shirtmakers & General Outfitters, QUEEN'S ROAD (OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL).

SHOWING

SELECΤΙΟΝ

DRESDEN WARE and AUTISTI GLASS Ware.

A

CUT GLASS PERFUME BOTTLES, PRETTY STATULTTES,

CIGAR CABINETS,

FANCY TABLE BELIS

ARTISTIC EMBOSSED LEATHER

MOROCCO,

IN A VARIETY OF USEFUL LITTLE PRESENTS, 750 15

RUSSIAN, PERSIAN, IVORY LEATHER,

ANTIQUE LEATHER

CIGAR AND CIGARETTE CASES,

PHOTOGRAPIL AND SCRAP ALBUMS. TABLE PORTRAIT STANDS,

TOURIST AND BOUDOIR WRITING CASES. DAVENPORT BLOTTING PADS.

NOTE CASES AND POOKET BOOKS.

FITTED WORK COMPANIONS.

CARD CASES AND TABLETS.

AND PLUSH.

FITTED DRESSING CASES. FITTED TRAVELLING BAGS. LADIES' JEWEL CASES. DESPATCH BOXES

NEW BIRTHDAY BOOKS, WORK BOXES AND BASKETS. SCISSORS IN TANOY CASES, PURSES AND SACHETS.

LADIES' TANCY STATIONERY.

POCKET PENCILS AND WATCH CHAINS,

OPERA GLASSES.

NEW LAMP SHADES..

BOOK SLIDES,

PAINTED PHOTOGRAPHS.

PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS.

The Newest Cabinet Photo-Frames,

A LAROR VARIETY OF

PRAYER BOOKS, HYMN BOOKS AND CHURCH SERVICES.

-Also-*

HANDSOMELY BOUND PRESENTATION BOOKS,

for Children or Adults.

SMOKERS' SUNDRIES,

TOBACCO POUCHES.

CIGAR CUTTERS.

TOBACCO JARS,

CIGAR LIGHTERS.

Silver-Mounted Briar and Meerschaum Pipes.

CIGAR AND CIGALETTE HOLDERS IN CASES

THE MANILAS.

(THE FINEST CIGAR possible to procure, in perfect condition.)

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GARDS.

AN ENTIRE NEW STOCK OF ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, including many Novelties and all of guaranteed First Class quality.-LANE, CHAWFORD & Co. beg to call special attention to this department: it is well worth a visit, and cannot be equalled by any other House in China or Japan

FANCY UPHOLSTERY AND FURNISHING, DRAPERY. Ladies intending

to purchase some useful presents should pay a visit to this department; all the new WINTER NOVELTIES have arrived and are well worthy of inspection.-

PRESENTATION LAWN TENNIS SEES.

IN-DOOR GAMES."

NEW SONGS & DANCE MUSIC. PRESENTS FOR THE YOUNGSTERS.

Hongkong, December 9, 1886.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,

See advertisements in the other local papers.

2598

ARE

CHOICE

OVER COATINGS,

to which they INVITE the attention of their Customers.

SPECIALTY

Superfine Black Cloth Dress Suit, $30.00.

Hongkeng, December 1, 1886,

Articles of Association, tha Gonemḥ, Agents, with Approval of the Consulting Committee, will on the ler JANUARY, 1887, JANUR INTEREST WARRANTS of $5 per Suan, Payable at the HoNoRONG AND SHANGHAT BANK, the re being at the Rate of 10 PER CENI, par Aunum on tho Paid-up

Capital of the Ollies for the year.

1886, and Notice is hereby given that in Order that the samo may be adjusted, the -- Trausfor BOOKS of the Ollico will be CLOSED from the 18th to the 31st Instant, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

2966 Hongkong. December 15, 1886,

JAPAN

KUHN & Co.'s

"APANKSE ART TREASURES

will shortly bo EXIBITED in Hongkong at the

PREMISES

NEW

PREMIS

IK

BANK BUILDINGS, opposite the HONGKONG HOTEL

Hongkong, December 14, 1886. 2375

NOTICE..

THE Chief RABut in Jeruantom baying

THE

commissioned RABBI GELIKA SEDI JOSETSON to go abroad for the purpose of raising Subscriptions for the FAMINE CHARITABLE FUND instituted to ro lieve the large numbers of starving Jews.

who took shelter their motherland on be- ing expelled from Russian Territory, Rabot GEDELLIA now appeals to the Charity of the Residents of Hongkong, and Shanguini and the other Count Ports of China for li- beral Donations to relieve the immediate wants of the Sufferers. Deeds of Humane Charity of this nature can only tend to bring.

the blessing of

of the Almighty on his erentures, and those whoso tonder-bearted feelings may lead them to ondale with the And their salfarers hy this calaunty if that owa reward in the soothing: they have done something towards alleviating Any 2289 the distress of their follow creaturos.

Donations which may be given may he sent to Mr. E OBADAYA, 51 Muaars, ED. Sassoon. & Co., who has been kind enough to undertake the collection.

Hongkong, December 14, 1886,

Chas. J. Gaupp & Co.

H

AVE JUST RECEIVED A SPLENDID SELECTION

ör.

DIAMOND & GOLD JEWELLERY

SUITABLE FOR

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS:

DIAMOND NECKLETS.

DIAMOND PENDANTS.

DIAMOND BRACELETS.

DIAMOND BROOCHES:

DIAMOND EARRINGS,

DIAMOND RINGS.

DIAMOND SCARF RINGS, DIAMOND SCARE PINS.

DIAMOND STUDS.

DIAMOND COLLAR BUTTONS.

A Magnificent DIAMOND BROOCH LILY-Price, $4,000.

Also,

A very Large Invoice of DIAMONDS, from 4 to 6 Carats, 1st Class STONES specially selected and bought very

favourably in Paris,

GOLD NEOKLETS.

GOLD LOCKETS.

GOLD BRACELETS.

GOLD EARRINGS.

GOLD LACE PINS,

GOLD BROOCHES.

“GOLD SCARF RINGS. GOLD SOARE PINS.

GOLD SIGNET RINGS,

GOLD ALBERT CHAINS. GOLD PENCIL CASES.

GOLD SEALS & COMPASSES,

2373

TENDERS are INVITED for the SUPPLY

of One JUNK with STEAM FaoraLLOE for Navigation on the Upper Red River, Tonkin

The proposed contract with descriptions, specification, etc., etc., and also a model of the Junk are kept at the FarxCH CON-⠀ SULATE. where further Particulars can be obtained by parties wishing to tender.

J. RIGAREAU, "Acting Conad for France. December 15th, 1880.

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Notices to Consignees.

FROM HAMBURG, PENANG-AND SINGAPORE

THE Steamship Lydia, Captain Voss, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignors of Carge are hereby infortaed thas their Goods are being landed and stored” at their risk into the Godowns of thà Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wives or Boats delivery may be obtained.. Optional Cargo will be forwarded un- less notice to the contrary be given before

A very fine Selection of PEARL JEWELLERY the Tox, the 17th Instab, st Noon.

Latest Novelties.

Gold and Silver WAFUITES of the best quality in allurge variety.

GILT CARRIAGE AND DRAWING ROOM

CLOCKS.

SILVER and ELECTRO-PLATED WARE by the best Manufacturers.

SILVER RACE CUPS.

Hongkong, December 4, 1886.

Victoria

Hotel,

Praya and Queen's Road Castral, Hongkong,

Cargo ramauing undelivered after the 28rd Instant will be

subject to rent. No. Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left our Godowns

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

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, December 17, 1888,-

2395

STEAMSHIP AMAZONE,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGEHIES. MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

JONSIGNEES of Cargo per above 2308 Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods with the exception of Optam, Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risk at the be obtained immediately after landing

Godowns, whence delivery may OptionalCargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Consignees before Nou To PAY

There

ba

THIS Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most central sad afry positions it the Colony and commanding a splendid view of almost the entire harbour and within Ave minutes walk of the principal Government Ortes (iroluding the Post Office), Beike, to his recently been inch out to be handed by (Tuesday), requesting larged and improved and is now one of the principal Herpts in the place The ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated and have just beer rofurnished in a most the Undersigned.

comfortable and handsome. тездет suited to the requirements of the Pay East.

Goode

Kills of Lading will be countersigned by

Temating anclaimed after TUBS-

The Accommodation and Servien of every kind will be found to be of the best deargiption: Day, the 21st December, at Noon, will be

An unple waried TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and aired in the spacious,

large DINING HALL.

The HOTEL also contains handsome and confortable Reception, Reading, Billiard

and SMOKING ROoxs

The HOTEL is unsurpassed for comfort, convenience and quick service. Continental languages are spoken..

Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,

Proprietors.

Hongkong, September 16, 1865,

1612

elect to rent

All Claims must be seat in to me on or before Tavkaday, the 23rd December, or they will not be recognised

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

G. IZ CHAMPEAUX,

Agent Hongkong, December 14, 1886,

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