1887-04-22 — Page 1

The China Mail.

VOL. XLIII, No. 7800.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA-MAIL.

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LONDON-FALOAR, 11 & 12, flemen's Lane, Lombard Street, E., G. Gronce STREST & Co., 30, Cornhill, GordoN & Gorau, Ludgate Cirents, E.C... BATES HENDY & Co, 37, Walbrook, EC, SAMVEG: Deacon W Cup 150 & 354). Leadenhali Strent. W. M. WILLA, 151 Cannon Street, E. G. PARIS AND BUROPE:—AMEDEI PRINCE

& Un, 30, Rus Lafayetin, Paris, *_- NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 21, Park

Rola SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports

gexorally-Ban &. Buax, San Fran AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOICH, Me Joure and Sydacy. CEYLON:W. M. SMITH & Co., THE

AKOTELCARIES Co., Colombo. SINGAPORE, STRATIS, &o,--SATLE

Oo, Square, Singapore C. Hri & Co., Manila.

CHINA-Maxo, F. A. DE CRUZ. - Stow- tow, QURLOH & Co. Amoy,N. MOALLE. Foochow, HEDGs & Co. Shanghai, LANS, CRAWFOup & Co., and KRELY & WALSH Yokohama, LANE, CHAW Pompa Co., and KELLY & Co.

Banks,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

PAIO-UP CAPERAT, - - --- -- - --- - RESERVE FUND...........

,ST.,543,000 84,600,000 (Lesarré Leamiary of Pro- | $7,500,000

PRIKTUS,

COURT OF UFRECTORS. "Chairman--M. Grors, Eaq, Deputy Chairman 0. D. Borrowity, Esg, Han. J. BALL INVINO.. | E. B. M: HUNTING-

TON, Esq.

W. H. F.DARDY, Esq.

H. DALRYMYLS,

Coy.

H. Horrius, Esq.

Hon. A. P. MOEWEN.

A. MOIVER, Esq.

Hou F. D. SassOON.

CHIEF MANAQEB. Hongkong......THOMAS Janion, Erg. Acting Chief Manager—JOHN WALTER, ESQ.

Манданте

Shanghai..........................Ewen Cauxrey, Eng. LONDON HANIRES. Lulas, and Florinly |

Bank

· HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the male Datacom on the cingly

halance.

On Fixed Deposits—

onchi, & per cent per annum,

For

*i 4 per cent. D

la 12.

0

por cent

18

"

LOCAL BILA DISCOUNTED,

Credits granted on approved Securities, and orery deuription of Ilanking: and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australis, Amarina, Ohina and Jajmui.

JOHN WALTER, Acting Chief Manager, Hongkong, February 20, 1887.

R

NOTIOR

363

ULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS' BANK.

1-The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shangazi Banking Corporation, on their promises in Hongkong. Business hours en weekdays, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10 tor 1. 2.-Sums, loas thou $1, or more than $250 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than $2,500, in any one yest.

3.-Depositors in the Savings Bank having

$100 or more their credit may at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor peration on fixed deposit for 12 months at 5 per cent, per annum interest Interest at the rate of 34 per coat per engum will be allowed to depositors on

thuir daily balances. -Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pass Book which must be pro sented with each payment or with drawal Depositors must not make say entries themselves

thole Paay Books but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and bogin ning of July.

6.-Correspondenco as to the business of

the Banks if marked On Hongkong. Sanays Bank Business is forwarded fres

兢二十月四年七十八百八千一英

* Intimations.

THE NORTH CHINA INSURANCE DOMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTION TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE Eixth Ordinary General MEETING

of the above Company will be held at the HEAD OFFICE, on MONDAY, the 25th: April, at Half-pasé Two 'Clock p., for the presentation of the Report of tho Directors and Accounta the 31st Decem- bor last, the declaration of Dividends and appropriation to Rosaryo Fund for the year, 1890, and the slection of Directors, and Auditors for the current year.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 11th to the 25th “April, both date inclusive.

By Order of the Clones of Director,

ALEX. ROSS, Secretary,

Shanghai, 8th April, 1887.

Detablished February, 1848.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1887.

Business Notices.

um mer!

Intimations.

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,

THIRD PRIZE MEETING.

日九十月三年亥丁

Auctions.

IMPORTANT AUCTION NOTICE.

JAPAN JAPAN JAPANI hed at the Kowron Range of Undersigned has received instruo

each day at 10,30 m.

八

LANE CRAWFORD & C T the such and 30th Apm), commencing tins from Mentrs Kunz & 00, to

BATE NOW UNTACKED THEIR FIT DELIVERIES OF NEW GOODS FOR THEIM

GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT,

including MANY NOBELTIES in [NDERSHIRTS and DRAWERSESUA

734

LANE,

THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON- D WHARF AND GODOWN CUM.

PANY, LIMITED.

[OTICE ia bereby given that an EXTRA- ORDINARY General MEETING

NOT

and Plain HALF-HOSE Now LAWN TENNIS JERSEYS,

SILK and WOOL and SILK TENNIS SHIRTS. Finey CAMBRIO SCARVES and TIES.

The Newest SUMMER CRAVATS.

BATHING. COSTUMES and DRESSES;

LADI' Fancy BATH WRAPS

BATH TOWELS and SPONGES, 199

UMBRELLAS and RAIN CONS

LAIKA WATERPROOF CLOAKS,

CRAWFORD & Co.'s Special Extra Thin CAMBRIO SHIRTS,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.1aTnorICAL FELT HATS.

TERAI, SOFT FELT, and TESNIS HATS

*'. SUN HATS and STRAY HATS.

A full Assortment of SUMMER BOOTS, TENNIS SHOES, and TENNIS BATS

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

T

will be held at the Company's. Omrior in: Pedder Street, Hongkong, oa FRIDAY, the 29th day of April, 1897, at 12 of the Clock noon), at which the following Special Resolutions will be brought forward-

That the Maximum Number of Director nuthorized by Article No. 70 of the present Articles of Association aballThe

be raised from Nina to Twelve. That the words 'Ten Thousand Dollars'

shall be inserted in art

of the premunt Articles of Association

in lieu of the words 'Serea Thousand Dollars.'

That the word and figuro Cians 3 in

the seventh line of Article No. 29 of

the present Articles of Association be eliminated from the said Article, which shall be read as if the sail word and figure had never been therein inserted.

ISAAC HUGHES,

Secretary,

Hongkong, April 14, 1887.

HONGKONG CLUB

NOTICE

714

NEXTRAORDINARY General MEET-

ING of the MEMBERS of the CLUB will be held at the CLUD Horse, o3 FRI: DAY, 29th Inst., at 4.30 p.m., for the pur pose of Confirming the Resolution passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting on tho 13th Instant.

By Order,

C. B. GRACE, Secretary, Hongkong, April 18, 1887.,

NOTICE.

748

A+ TUBITIG, the 6th Instant, to

» MEETING beld in the City HALL

Hongkong, April 19, 1887.

Victoria Hotel,

Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

700

THIS Extonaire and woll-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most contral and airy praitions in the Colony and commanding a splendid vist of almost the entire harbour and within five minutes' walk of the principal Government Offices (including the Post Office), Banks, &o, has recently been much en. ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated and have just beer cnfurnished in a most

lurged and improved and is now one of the principal HoTELS in the place.

confortable and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East. The Accommodation and Service of every kind will he found to be of the best aspeription. An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spacious,

large DINING HAL

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

and Sworova Rooma,

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

Hengkong, September 10, 1885.

Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,

Proprietora.

W. POWELL & Co.

(TELEPHONE 91),A

AN ENTIRELY

STOCK OF

LADIES', CHILDREN'S C

WHITE AND A W STRA

VICTORIA EXORANGE, April 4, 1887.

THE

∙1612

AND GENTLEMEN'S COLOURED

HATS

W. POWELL & Co.

STAG HOTEL,

QUEEN'S ROAD VENTRAL, HONGZONG,

3. COOK, Proprietor.

624

THE HOTEL: SOUNTRALLY SITUATED AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES' WALK FROM

THE PRINCIPAL LANDING PLACES.

consider what steps should be taken with respect to the Departure of His EXCELLENT WELL the ADMINISTRATOR from this Colony, it was decided that an ADDRESS be drawn up and presented to him.

GENTLEMEN desirous of signing the âd- dress will And Lasta at Messrs. Lan"," CRAWFORD & Co.'s, and Measca. FALCONER & Cu,'a.

ARTHUR K. TRAVERS,

Bon, Scoretary.

Hengkung, April 18, 1887.

GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS.

CHARGES MODERATE.

TIFFIN at 1-o'Clock, DINNER 28.7.30.

ROOM,

VENTILATED BILLIARDS

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN TABLIS TIFFIN 50 CENTS: DINNER 75 CENTS. WINES, SMITH AND MAET LIQUORS OF THE VERY DENT QUALITY ONLY, Hongkong, April 1, 1887.

KELLY & WALSH, LD.,

HONG KONG

NEW DANCE MUSIC, C¦

NEW SONGS.

748 Leaves and Flowers' Waltz, by O. Deacon.For Ever Nearer,' by A. Romill

"Fond Hearts Waltz, by Aigrotta. Evelyn Waltz, by J. P. Charko

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, Our Diva' Waltz, by Liddell.

A LIMITED,

NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS.

At Interim BONUS of TWENTY Fea CERE pra Contributions for the yoar 1886 has This Day beou declared.

WARRANTS may be had on application at above Office on and after the 5th Proxiizo

the

JARDINE MATHESON & Co., Le General Agents, CANTON LEBURANCE OFFICE, LAITED. Hongkong, April 20, 1807.

NOTICE

758

by the various British Post Offices in EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAM-

Hongkong and China.

7.- Withdrawals may be mado donand,

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

For the HONOKONG & BRANGHAI BAJKING

`CORPORATION,

JOHN WALTER, Acting Chief Manager.

17764

Hongkong, June 7. 1884,

Intimations.

NOTICE.

GLASGOW FIRM, with Practical Experience of the Hardware and, ENGINEERS' TOOL TRADES, is prepared to net in England for good Houses on. Com- mission. First-class references,

Replies to be addressed, 57 Hops Btrest,' cars of this Offload

Hongkong, April 11, 1887;57:

NOT TOE

681

TË HAVE THIS DAY REMOVED to the

SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

ONE

LIMITED.

NE of the STEAM VESSELS of the above Companies is eppointed to leave HONGKONG for AUSTRALIAN PORT every nine. days: When the sailing dute falls on s SUNDAY, the Departure will take placo at: Daylight on that day,

Schedule of Sailings to 30th June, 1887.

April 25 May 4 June: 9

18

RUSSELL & Obi

18

27

Agents, Eastorn & Australian

Steamship Co., Ltdly p

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Agents, China Navigation Co., Ltd. Hongkong, April 1, 1881.

608

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF UANTON, LIMITED -

NOTICE TO: SHAREHOLDERS.-

Qason of My Heart Waltz, from 'Dorothy "The Saionara Waltz, by C. Lothian, Sonnenschion' Waltz, by Lothian, Bellevue Waltz by Ph. Fahrbach. Little Sailors Waltz, by A.. ft. Crowe. Phylis Waits, by Bucallosi.. [Our Last Waltz, by C. Lamothe, Dorothy Waltz, by P. Bucalozzi. Never to Part Walts, by Lila Olay, Chattermag Pokka, by Alf. Monl.. Jockor Qadrills, by Hamilton Clarke. Dorothy Quadrille, by P. Bucaloasi,

KELLY & WALSH, Hongkong, March 12, 1887.

Caught,' by Hatton The Fairy Ring,' by H. Alde,

A LUNCH will leave Peddar's Wharf

Solly Public Auction,

TO-DAY & TO-MORROW, the 32nd and 23rd of April, 1887, commen

sing each day at 2:o'look p.m., at adir Promises opposito Hongkong

ench day at 9.30 am. FIRST COMPETITION--For Martini-Henry Ritos or Carbines. Opan to all Comers. Distance 300 and 600 yards, 5 Shots at each distanco. Position any. 15 Prizes ranging from $20 to 33, present- od by the Officers of the Garrison, to be competed for at any time during the Crecting, Entrance Fös 50 Cents, SECOND COMPETITION--For Laritini-Henry Rifles Carbines: Distance 200 and 600 yards, 7 Shots at each distanco Position any Opon to all Members JAPANESE Prizes Two Caps. All Winnors a

former meetings excluded. Entrance Fes $2,00,

Hotel,

THE WHOLE OF THEIR CHOICE AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF ELEGANT, ORNAMENTAL AND USEFUL

FINE CURIOS AND

WORKS

ART

Catalogues will be issued. The abare will be on view on Thurslar, the 21st April

Tems or Batas customary.

G. E. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer

THIRD COMPETITION :--For Martini-Henry Rifles or Carbines. Open to Moabers of Hongkong Club, who are Members of the Association. Distance 200 and 600 yards, 7 Shots at each distance. Praition any. Cup presented by BL Woonts, Eaq, Entrance Fee $2.01. FOURED COMPETITION: Bweepstakes. Mar tini-Henry Fifos or Carbines. Dis. tance 200, 500 and 600 yards, 5 Shots at sach. Position any Opon to all

PUBLIC AUCTION Comers. Prizes:-Ong-fifth to each THE Undorsigned has received instruc Range, Two-fifths for best aggregates from H. W. DAVIS, Esq, to score, leas 20-

to the Funds of the Sell by Pubis Austion, on Agociation, Entrance Fee $5.

Furry Couravizion ––For Carbinca. Oper

Boagkong, April 22, 1857.

MONDAY,

802

to Hongkong Volunteers only, whether Members of the Association or not the 5th April, 1887, at 2 p.m., at his Distatics 200 and 500 yards, 5 Shots at Residence Cringleford, Robinson Road,

each distacica. Position sny. Prizo

WHOLE OF HIS

comprising — ENGLISHL-MADE TAPESTRY COVEAND DRAW- TEG ROUL SEITE,

BLACK and GOLD CENTRE and SIDE TARLES, BLACK and GoLD FRAMED CHIMNEY Gries, OU PAINTINGS, Uanomos and ENG PAVINGS, Bombay-Hade: MARBLE-TOP TABLE, BRUSSALLS CARTET, GASALIER and GAS BRACKETS.

ENGLISH-MADE MAHOGANY TEASCOTE, DINING TABLE, SIDEBOARD and DINNER WAGON, ENGLISH-MADE. MAHOGANY. MOR- R0000-00YSLLU DINING ROOM Surrs.

-Cup presented by Messrs. HOLMES HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,, & WOOLLBY. Winners at previous meetings excluded. Entrance Fee 50 Conts. SIXTH COMPETITION-For any Riffe. Dia tance: 900. yards, Shots 10. Position any. Open to all Members of the Association, Prize Cup. Entrance Fee $2.00. POOL TARGETA-00 and 500 yards. Open to all Comers during the meeting. Bulls' Eyes only to count, Ton Cente a shot. 80% divided amongst Bulis Eyes VASISUING TARGET COMPETITION -For Martini-Henry Rifles or Carbines. Distance 100 yards, Ten Shots. Pusi tion any Prizes:-815, $10 and $5 Entrance Fee 50 Cerita, MOVING TARGET COFETITION -For Mar tini-Henry Bifes or Carbines. Dis. tance 150 yards, Six Shots. Position any. Prizes $15, $10 and 85. En trance Fee 50 Centi For Fourth Competition, the Vanishing, and Moving Targal Competitions, Competi tora may anter more than dace.

Ammunition can beedrom the SECENTARY

tho Rato of 2.50 por 100

Bounds.

Intending Competitors requested to notify the Undersigned, which of the Competi tions they desire to be entered for

The form annexed to the Circular must be fills up and returned tu gether with full amount of -En- irance Fees in Cast before the 26th: of April, 1887.

G07

ALF WOOLLEY, Hor. Bes do Treasurer,

759 Hongkong, April 20, 1887.

·-·--PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COM

Pedlar's Song, by. A. C. Mackenzie. With a Welcome for All,' from 'Dorothy." The Sheriff's Max, from Dorothy! Old Deoaras, front Dorothy

The Garden of Stoop, by J. De Lara, At Evensong

by C. Lowthian. *Fair is By Love," by A. O. Mackenzie,

A Valentine, by S. B. Schlesinger. Be Wise in Time,' from 'Dorothy.. The Emigrant's Return,' by L. William The Falling Star,' by M. M. Ras. We Kissed again will Tears," by L. Kellis. Wesry I am of Foreign Parts," from "Oor

Diva." LIMITED, HONGKONG.

ROBERT LANG & Co.,

450

PANY, LIMITED.:

MIRRORY; CLOCKS, DINNER and DESSERT SETS, GLASS WARE and SILVER PLATE,

DOUBLE BEDSTEADS Wish SPRING MAT- TRESSES, o, PLATE GLAS WARDROBE, MARILE-TOP Torer TABLE with GLASS and WASESTAND

ENGLISH MADE BLACKWOOD SUITD GOOD COLLECTION OF FLOWERING PLANT Pow and STANDS.

&

song

Catalogues will be sued, and the whole to be on view on and after Saturday, the 23rd Instant

THENS OF SALE-A customary.

JM ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 21, 1887,

Notices to Consignees.

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP: ODER, FROM BREMEN AND FORTS OF CALL

بنته

765

THE above-named Steamer having are rived, Consignoca of Cargo are hotoby TOTICE is hereby given to the SHARE informed that their foods, with the excep. NHOLDERS of the above Campany tion of Opium, Trensuce and Valuables, aro

PRICE, 32 PER MONTH.

Shipping.

Steamers

STEAM TO NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA

(Passing through the INLAND SEA). Taking Cargo through BL to CHEMOLFO and WLADIVOSTOOK

The P, O. 9, N Co.'s

Steamship

TeheraITS

will leave for the above

places on SATURDAY, 23rd Aptil at Daylight,

EL.WOODIN,

Acting Superintendent. P. & 0. 8. N. Co.'s Dffira,

Hongkong April:13, 1887.

700

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED

ATOR AMOY AND TAMSUI,

The Co.'s Steinship

Captain Root, will be despatched for the above Parts on SATURDAY, the 33rd Toatant; at

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAFRAIK & Co. General Magern, Hongkong, April 21, 1887.

INDO-CHIVA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SHANGHAL (Taking Cargound Passengers at through rates for CHEFOO TIENTSIN, NEW- CHWANG, HANKOW and Ports on

A the YANGISZE.)

The Co.'s Steamahlp

Canton,

Capt. Bartsen, will be despatched as above on

SATURDAY, the 23rd Instant, at 4 pm.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong. April 20, 1887.

THE CHINA & MANILA, STRAMSHIP:

COMPANY LIMITED,

FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.

The Co's Steamship

Esmeraldaj

Captain TAXLEB, will be Ports on SATURDAY, the 23rd Instaat, af

despatched for the abov

5.p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUSSELL & Co.,

General Managers.

1766

Hongkong, April 21, 1887. "DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWANFOO

The Co.'s Steamship

Thales,

Capt. GODDARD, vil be despatched for the above. Ports on SUNDAY, the 24th Tastant, at

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. General Managers. Hongkong, April 20, 1887, CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED

that in parzuanse of Article 1 of the Cocauing landed and stored at their risk into FOR pauy'a Articles of Association a FINAL the downs of tho BoragONG AND KOW- CALL of SE TER SHARE will be made on LOON WHARP AND GODOWN COMPANY, LED.

the 3rd day of Jung, 1837, Payable at the Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained. HOVORONG AND SHANG JAT BANKING PORATION.

CON

And further that INTEREST at the Rate of 10 PER CENT. por Annie will og Charged' on ALL Daing which shall remain UNPAID after the 3rd day of June, 1637,

The Transfer HOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 27th May to the 3rd June, 1887, both days inclusive.

A. OD. GOURDIN,

•Stretary Hongkong, April th, 1887.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE

793

Tailors, Hatters, Shirtmakers & General Outfitters, the late Mr. GEORG THEODOR

QUEEN'S ROAD (OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL)."

FX LATE

ARRIVALS.

OUR SPRING STOCK OF ENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS and COLLARS,

GUNDERVESTS,

PANTS and HALF-HOSE,

BOOTS and SHOES,

CHRISTY'S FELT, TERAI and STRAW HATS,

UMBRELLAS,

HANDKERCHIEFS, &c.

Hongkong, April 6, 1887.

CHAS. J. GAUPP & Co. Chronometer, Watch & Clook Makers, Jowellers, Gold & Silversmiths.

ROAD, Opposite our Old Offices First Intern, BONUS of TWENTY PER TAUTICAL SCIENTIFIC AND

DENNYS & MOSSOP, Sollettors & Notaries,

55g

Hongkong, March 20, 1887...-

STRAITS INSURANCE Cor, L,

FIRE INSURANCE Cor, LD,

STRAITS

PPLICATIONS for the Post of ♫ SECRETARY to the above Com- tanies, addresser to 10015 R. GLASS, Esq., Ostateway, Straita Insuranos Com pany, Limited, Singapore, will be Received till the 90th Instant, at the Head UzNOM

By Order of the Directors,

OD. KERE

Agent Hongkong, April 14, 1887.

715

Cer. upon Contributions for the year 1880 has This Day been declared.

WARRANTS may be had on application at the Orries of the Society on and after the 20th Instant,

By Order of the Board,

NJ, EDE,

Secretary Ronghung, April 18, 1887. XE: 745

SAILORS HOME

NY Cast-off CLOTHING, BOOKS, DI A PAPERS will be thankinity resaved

the Sailor's Home, West Point, Hongkong, July 25, 1976.

METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS, 5 WOYOTRANDLE'S GEREDEATED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPER. BITCHIE's Lagum AND OTHER COMPARSES, ADMIRALTY & IMRAY CHARTS. NAUTICAL BOOKS,

NOTICE:

644

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK

COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE INTEREST and ResPONSIBILITY Of

STEMSSEN in our Firm EASED on the 24th November, 1888, and that of Mr. PAUL GERHARD HUBBE on the 31st December, 1935,

Mr. JACOD RUFF has been sathorized to Stow our Firm por Procuration from this data dan Ark

SIEMSSEN & Co.

Hongkong and Obino,

14th February, 1887.

NOTIO E

OPTIONAL CARGO will be landed here in Hongkong unless notice to the contrary bo given before 4p. To-vay, the 21st Inat

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Gedowns, and all Goods remaining after the 28th Instant, will be subject to rent

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on TEDLY, the 3rd May, at 4 p.m.

All Claims must reach us before the 6th May,

or they will not be recognised,

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

MELCHERS & Oo, Agents

778

Hongkong, April 21, 1887.

UNION LINE

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, FROM ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND SINGAPORE

756

PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY AND

MELBOURNEAMHARA

The Co.'s Steamship

Taiyuan,j FW. M. Dopt, Comm'der,

will be despatched

above on MONDAY, the 25th T & p.m.

The attention of Passengera is directed

to the superior Accommodation offered by this Stester. First-class Saloon and Cabins are situated forward of the Engines. Second Class Passengers sro, berthed in the Poop. A Refrigerating Chamber ensoras the supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage.

799

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Hongkong, April 16, 1987;

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI PIA AMOY Taking Cargo & Fassengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and

Poris on the YANGISZE

The Us Steamahip

Glaucus, Captain HANNAH, will be despatched as above on

THE Steamship Casepolia, Captain FRASER, having arrived from the above Porta, Consigners of Cargo are hereby 310 requested to send in their Bills of Lacing to THURSDAY, the 28th Instant

the Undersigned for countersignature,

and

to take immediate delivery, of their Goods jcem alongside,

Cargo Impexling the discharge of the Stones will be at once landed and stared at Consignees risk and expense, and no

Nconsequence of Mr. ROBERT HOWIE and Mr. RONALD GREIG teaving Chira, they will no longer Stun our Firm per Prommtaja Fire Insurance will be effected

We have This Day authorized Mr. All Claims agulust the leamer must be GEORGE DIXWELL FEARON and Me prosented to the Undersigned on or before

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE Agents, Hongkong, April 20, 1887. -

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR SHANGHAL

769

BOMUND THOMAS BOND to SIGN our the 26th Jautant, or they will not be re (Taking Cargy & Passengers at through rates Firm per Procuration at CAMION and MacAognised,

DEACON & Co.

600

- Canton, 1st April, 1887,

NOTICE

URING my Abesace from the Colony,

D my Business' will be couuoted by

my Brother Mr. JAMES SPENCS LEGGB, who is authorised to sign my same per procuration. after

WILLIAM LEGDE. Hongkong, April 18, 1897

NOTICE

BUSSELL & Oat

Agents.

Mongkong, April 18, 1887.

NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM SOURABAYA, SAMARANG, BATAVIA, SINGAPORE AND SAIGON.

730) Company's S. 9. Bantara, having rived from the shore Ports, Con #gades of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their

WEARE AND GOON COMPANY'S West Point Godowat, whenes delivery may be obtained. gelastant will be bleet to rende inte |_ Cargu prinsizing undelivered after the

-No Fire Insurance has been eflicted.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON &

CHIPMASTERS ENGINEERS are to respectfully informed that, if upón their arrival in this Harbour, KONE of the Company's POREMEN should be at hand, Orders for REPAIRS if sent to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 15, Praya Central, will M WAKA the Beant uf Complaints Laing found: ROBERT STANFORD CHAW FORD were

peccadary, Communication with the Under signed is requested, whon immediate stepe ll be taken to rectify the causa pt die satisfaction

English StER NA SERIKATZ) TECARE Protapt attention HENRY ORAWFORD, MR. JOHN LoL in the HONGKONG 3D KOWLOON

Christofis & Co., a

GHOLD & SILVER JEWELLERT-

DIAMONDS

DIAMOND JEWELLERY Splenilla Colbetion of the Latest LeNDON: PATTERNS, BE Wry moderate pricaL, TEZ

D. GILLIES,

Hongkong, August 15, 1885. -- #1458

MCCALLUM and ME NINIAN admitted PARTNERS in our Firm in Hung kong on alb ist April, lie in the coalie

No Change has

tution of ont Firm in Shanghai op Toko- harga

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Honzoug April 5, 1887,

Hongkong, April 18, 1557.

for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW.. OHWANG TIENTSIN, HANKOW and

Ports on the YANGTSZED **

The Co Steamship -

Captain Laraus, will be despatched as abové OR THURSDAY, the 28th Instant,

For Freighs or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta

Hongkong, April 20, 1887.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The 88 LLL American Ship

"Nuts, Alantez, will leach harg To the above Port, and will

have quick despatch::

For Freight, apply to

797 Tyngkong, March 3, 1887,