1887-05-14 — Page 1

The China Mail.

Vor. XLIII No. 7409.

AGENTS FOR THIS CHÍNĂ MAI

LONDON. Arain, 11 & 12, Clement's

Jane; Lombard Street, E. 0. Crossar STREET & Co., 30, Cornkit. Govor

& Gores, Lavigate Cirons, E.0. BATHS HENDY&06., 37, Waibrook, E.C.'

號四十月五年七十八百八千一英

Intimations.

SAMUPE DEACON & -150 & The ST. JOHN'S LODGE OF HONGKONG,

Leadenhall Street. W. M.AYILES, 151, Cannon Street, EC.

PARIS AND EUROPE:-AMERI PRINCE

& Co. 30, Rue Lafayette, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDLEY WIND, 21, Park

Kon

No, 618, S. C.

A REDGE will be held in the FREE-

Regular MEETING of the above

MASO'S HAIR, Zetinnd Street, THIS EVENING, the 14th Instant, at 8 for 8.30 p.m., precisely. VAITING BRETHREN are cordially INVITED.

Songkong, May 14, 1887.

SAN FRANCISCO and Arasrican Ports

erally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran 'fisco. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND-Connor & Gorou, Mel-THE bourne and Syncy.

CEYLON-W. M. SMITH & Co., Ter

APOTHECARIES Co., Colonho,

SINGAPORE STRAITS, & SATLE &

L

886

HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN. CUM- PANY, LIMITED.

TOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA-

will be held at the Company's Office in

Established

February, 1848

HONGKONG SATURDAY, MAY 14, 1987.

Business Notices.

ummer'

LANE CRAWFORD & C

ARE NOW SHOW NEW GOODS IN THEM

GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT, including MANY NOVELTIES in - [NDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS.

HALF-HOSE.

Now LAWN TENNIS JERSEYS.

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

The Novost SUMMER CRAVATS, VE

BATHING COSTUMES and DRESSES. LADIES' Fancy BATH WRAPS.

BATH TOWELS and SPONGES.

UMBRELLAS and RAIN COATS.

LAGES WATERPROOF CLOAKS,

Pedder Street, Hongking, on MONDAY, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s Secial Extra Thin CAMBRIC SHIRTS:

Co., Schiare, Singapore. C. HISZENN ORDINARY General MEETING & Co., Manila. CHINA Macao, F. A. De Caoz. So

Low, QUELCH & Co. Amor, N. Mox. Kaochow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kia & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CHAW- Porn & Co., and KELLY & Co.

Banks.

HONDRONG & SHANGHAI RANKING CORPORATION,

PAIN-UP CAPITAL,y - - - + - - RESERVE FUND...

„§7,5!144,000 ..$4,500,000 Reseava LIABILITY OF PRO-$3,500,000

PRIETORS,

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman--M. Grots, Esq.' Deputy Chairma C. D, BorrowLay, Haq, Hon.J. BELL.Jevisa. E. H. M. HUNTING W. IL F.DARBY, Esq. H. L. DAZYirt,

Eeq.

H. HOPPICA, E37-

Tox, Esq.

Hon. A. P. MOLEN. A. McIVER, Ey. Hon. F. D. SASSOON,

CHIEF MANAGE Hongkong,...THOMAS Jackson, Esq. Acting Chief Manager-Jors WALTER, Esq. MANAGE

Shanghai,........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANERES.-London and Corinty

Bank.

HONGKONG. INTEREST ATLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate

balance,

Ou Fixed Deposits:

For 3 months, 3 per cent. par amxm.

4 per cent.

"1

6

1 12

...

5 par ceata

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

Drafts graated on London, sad the ohief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia America, China and Japan.

JOHN, WALTER, Acting Chief Manager.

Hongkong, February 28, 1887.

-

NOTICE

363

ULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS BANK.

R 1.-The business of the above Bank will he conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong. Business hours or wook-days, To to 3: Esturdays, 10

3

the 16th day of May, 1887, at 12 of the Clock noon), at which the Special Resolu tione passed To-day will be submitted for Confirmation,

ISAAC HUGHES, Secretary.

828

Hongkong, April 29, 1887. NOTICE.

HONGKONG AND WHAMTOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

CHIPMASTERS and ENGINEERS 20 respectfully informed that, if apot their arrival in this Harbour, NONE of the Company's FOREMEN ahould be at hand, Orders for REPAIRS if sent to the HEAD OFVICE, No. 14, Praya Central, will receive prompt attention

In the Event of Complaints being found necessary, Communication with the Ludor signed is requested, when immediate steps will be taken to rectify the cause of die- satisfaction.

D. GILLIES,

Rongkong, August 25, 1885,

Secretary.

$468

DENTISTRY. FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP. MODERATE FEES.

MR. WONG TAI-FONG, Surgeon Dentist,

(FORMERLY ARTIGLED APPRENTICE AND LAI- TELLY ASSISTANT TO DR. ROGERS,)

T the urgent request of his European

A and American patients and friends,

La TAKEN THE OFFICE formerly on cupied by Dr. Roosis,

No. 2 DUDDELL STREET.

CONSULTATION FREE.

Discontit to missionaries and families.

Sole Address

2, DUDDELL STREET," (Next to the New Oriental Bank.) · Hongkong. Jaunary 12, TARK.

66

THE RICHMOND TERRACE ESTATE AND BUILDING COMPANY, LIMITED,

the

TOTICE is hereby given that Neary or MERING of the SHAREHOLDERS of the Company will he held at No. 38, Queen's Road, on MON. DAY, the 16th Instant, at 3 o'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpoan of receiving the Report of the Gourd Manager, together with a Statement of acounts to Sist Decem- her, 1836..

The REGISTER of SHARES will ba CLOSED from THURSDAY, the 12th Instant, to MONDAY, the 16th Instant both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.

JOHN WILLMOTT, Secretary,

Hongkong, May 9, 1887

to 1. 1-Suras less than 81, or more than $210 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit mors than $3,500) in any one year, 3.-Depositors in the Savings Bank having 8100 or more at their credit miny at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor poration on fized deposit for 12 months at per cent. per annum interest. 4-Interest at the rate of 3 per cent. par annam will be allowed to depositors un their daily balances, -Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pass Book which must be pro- sented with each payment os with- drawal. Depositors must not make any entries themselves in their Pass- Books but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about Their the beginning of January and begin- ning of July. 6-Correspondence as to the business of

the Bank if marked On Hongkong Savings Bank Business is forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China.

7 Withdrawals may be made on demand, but the personal attendance of the depositur ut his duly appointed agunt, and the production of his Paas-Book

are necessary.

For the

Hoxoxoxo & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION,

JOHN WALTER,

•Acting Chief Manager.

Hongkong, June 7, 1884.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

754

18 Inrces and RESPONSIBILITY of the late Mr. GEORG THEODOR STEMESEN in our Firm is on the 24th November, 1880, and that of Mr. PAUL GERHARD HUBBE on the 31st Decambr, 1888.

Mr. JACOB RUFF has been authorized to SIGN our Fits por Procuration from this date.

SIEMSSEN & On

Hongkong and China,

14th February, 1887.

NOTICE

810

URING Absence Colony,

881

D. K. GRIFFITH & Co.,

LONDON AERATED WATERS

MANUFACTURERS,

THE

1, DUDDELL STREET, UONTINUE TO SUPPLY

popular AERATED DRINKS, viz. BODA WATER,

TONIC WATER.

SELTZER WATER,

SaSAPABILLA, LEMONADE,

GINGERADE,

BASEBERRYADE,

&c., 800, 5904

SPECIAL RATES TO LARGE CONSUMERS.

Hongkong, May 6, 1887. PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COM

PANY, LIMITED,

LANE, CRAWIon & Co.% THOTICAL FELT HATS,

TERAI, SOFT FELT, and TENNIS HATS.

SUN HATS STRAW HATS.

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

Hongkong, May, 1887.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

750

W. POWELL & Co.

HAVE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING NEW GOODS:

Ladies Department.

Gentlemen's Outfitting.

NEW SHIRTS.

New COLLLUS.

NEW VESTS.

NEW DRAVIES,

NEW BATHING, DRAWERS,

NEW BATE BLANKETS. NEW MACINTOSBA".

NEW Bere. NEW BONNETA. NEW FLOWERS. New FEATHERS. NEW AIGRETTES. New WINGS.

NEW RIBBONS. NEW LACE. NEW SILK GLOVES NEW BOOTS AND SHOTS.

VICTORIA ETUBANGD, April 23, 1887..

BOOTH AND SHOES.

NEW UMBRELLAS.

&a, &., &c.

(TELEPHONE 31).

Punishing Department. NEW FLOOR OIL CLOTES. NEW STATE OF CLOTHS. NEW TABER LINES. New TABLE NAPKINS. New SREETINGS. New Taverates. NEW DOOR MATS: New HEARra Rues. BATHING TENTS.

Sr., &c. &u.

STAG HOTEL,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG."

J. COOK, Proprietor.

..............

Prospectus.

THE SHARK FISHERY.COM- PANY, LIMITED.

CAPITAL..........$30,000

in 1260 Stares of $25 onchi," payable,

Twauty Dollars on Allotment said, the Bolunca when and as the Directors may think fit.

Directors

GDR CHAMPEAUX, Esq.

J. C. ROSSELET, Esq.

G. E. GRAHAM,

Secretary ¿AN

MR. J. WILLMOTT.

Bonkers:

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

Solicitorsi

MESSES. WOTTON & DEACON.

Company's Office:

No. 30, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG. ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS: THE Company was INCORPORATED B8 6 Company, Limited, by Shares on the 20th April, 1887, for carrying on a Fishery

arid for SHARKS

other MAILINĚ PRODUCTS, such as TORTOISE SHELL and BECEE-DE-MER.

The WHITE SHARK in a Product of Great Commercial Valis on account of its Fine which are used as food by the Chi nese, the Oil which is prepared from ita liver, and ite akta.

There is a region in the Preise Ocean where those Sharks abound in sach num bers that there is little doubt of the success of an expedition for their capture.

The Company will acquire and fit a anit- able vessel and have secured the services of 779 Captain F. D.. WALETE as leader of the This Gentleinan bas full expedition. knowledge of the habitat of the Species of this Fish

THE HOTEL 15 CENTRALLY SITUATED AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES' WALK FROM

THE PRINCIPAL LANDING PLACES.

WELL

GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS.

CHARGES MODERATE.

TIFFIN at 1 Clock. DINNER « 7.30. VENTILATED

BILLIARD ROO TIFFIN 50 CENTS. DINNER 75 CENTS, WINGS, SPIRILE AND MAUT LIQUORS OF TEN VERY BEST QUALITY OKLY. Hongkong, April 1, 1887,

ROBERT LANG & CO.,

In lieu of a fixed salary, Captain WALKER will recaire the percentage presently aliown, And will himselfpay the salaries of the First, Socond and Third Officers. The Crew will receive a guaranted minimum for wages and the bonus or procentage presently men. tioned.

Provisions and outfits for a voyage es timated for one year from departure will be provided.

日二十月四年亥丁

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE AND HAM- BURG, VIA SUEZ CANAL, (Taking Cargo at through rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTER

DAM, LONDON, LIVERPOOT.

and BREMEN.)

The Steamship.

Hesperia,

Capf. E. OHRISTIANSEN, will be despatched for

PRICE, PER MONTE.

Notices to Consignees.

STEAMSHIP ANADYR

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE

CONSIGNEES,

YONSIGNEES of Cargo from London, Antwerpand Harre, ex S.S. Indus and Romani, in connection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goode with the exception of Opium, Tres Bars and Valuables are being landed and

the above Ports on MONDAY, the 16th at their risks at the Company's Go- downs, whence delivery may be obtained May, at 11 am.

immediately after landing.EN For Freight or Passage, apply to

WWE

SIEMSSEN & Co., Ayents. Hongkong, April 22, 1887. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON FIA SUZ CANAL.

The Co,'s Steamship

Glauces,

Capt. HANNAH, will be despatched as above on

Wiratamento TUESDAY, the 17th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents

Hongkong, May 11, 1887.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI PIA AMOY.

896

(Taking Care & Presengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGISZE.)

The Co.'s Steamship

Telemachus,

Captain JONES, will be despatobed as above on

WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instant

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

Hongkong, May 11, 1887.

01-

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

The Campany have agreed, in considers-FOR tion of Captain WALES'S preliminary services and of his disclosing the scene of operations, to allot him 200 felly paid-up 607 Shares.

Tailors, Hatters, Shirtmakers & General Outfitters,

G

QUEEN'S ROAD (OPPOSITE HONGKONG HOTEL).

EX LATE

ARRIVALS.

OUR SPRING STOCK OF

ENTLEMEN'S SHIRTS and COLLARS,

UNDERVESTS,

PANTS and HALF-HOSE,

BOOTS and SHOES,

CHRISTY'S FELT, TERAI and STRAW HATS,

UMBRELLAS,

HANDKERCHIEFS, &c.

Hongkong, April 6, 1887.

Victoria

Hotel,

Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongling.

644

TH13 Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in ons of the most central and airy positions in the Colony and commanding a splendid view of almost the entire harbear and within five minutes' walk of the principal Governinent Offices (including the Past Office), Banks, &c, has recently been much en- larged and improved and is now oss of the principal Horris in the place.." The ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated and have just been refurnished in a must comfortable and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East. The Accommodation and Service of every kind will be found to be of the best description. An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided-and served in the apacions,

large DINING HALL

The HOTEL also contains handsome and comfortable Reception, READING, BILIZARD

and SMOKING ROOMS

The HOTEL is unsurpassed for comfort, convenience and quick service. Continental lanymages are spokezi.

Hongkong, September 16, 1885.

595

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

AOTICE is hemby given to the SHAKE JULHAMPAGNE,

HOLDERS of the above Company that in pursiance of Article 11 of the Com pany's Articles of Association a FINAL CALL of $5 PER SHARE will be made on the 3rd day of June, 1887, Payable at the HONGLONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING Con PORATION,

And farther that INTEREST at the Rato of 10 rex CINE, per Annum will be Charged on ALL CALLS which shall remain UNPAID after the 3rd day of June, 1887.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 27th May to the 3rd Jane, 1887, both daya incisivo.

739

A. O'D. GOURDIN,

Secretary. Hongkong, April 14, 1887.

CHAS. J. GAUPP & Co., Chronometer, Watch & Clock Makeri,

Jewellers, Gold & Silveramsthalam

Dare my bed terete Cod 17 TAUTICAL SCIENTIFIC AND

730

my Brother, Mr. James BPANOX LEGON, who is authorised to sign my name per procuration.

WILLIAM LEGGE Hongkong, April 14, 1687-

NOTICE, TEB Undersigned are Sox AGENT for Hongkong and Manila for the Sale of THE MONTSERRAT LIME JUICE, THE MONTSERRAT LIME JUTGE

CORDIALS SA

A. S. WATSON & Co., L.

Hongkong, May 9, 1887.

METEOROLOGICAL FEINSTRUMENTS.

VOIGTLANDIE'S CELEBRATED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES. Rercata's LaQUID AND OTHER COMPASSES, ADMIRALTY & IMPAY OHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS.

English SILVER & ELECTRO-PLATED WARR Christofle & Co.'s EECTRO-PLATED WARE

·GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY" in great variety. DIAMONDS

DIAMOND JEWELLERY, A Splendid Collection of the Latest Lambor

Patterns, at very moderate prices 7691

Messrs DORABJEE&HING FEE,

Proprietors.

MUMM & Ooi's

Quarte

-830 per Case of 1 dos.. Pints.......

$21 R

2 Dubos Frères & de Gerson & Co.'

BORDEAUX CLARETS AND

WHITE WINES. Baxter's Celebrated Barley Bree!

WHISKY,ST) per Case of 1 der. QIBB, LIVINGSTON & Oo. Hongkong, July 18, 1881.

1197

TH

To Lat.

TO LET

With Early Possession.)

HE DESIRABLE RESIDENCE

GREEN MOUNTE Bituated on the Boway Roan.

Apply to

UILMAN & 06.

488 Hongkong, March 17, 1887. -

TO BE LET.

•VELY COMFORTABLE A FURNISHED HOUSE, Jommanding extaniye Sea View, and very Cool in Summer,

Apply at

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, May 4, 1987,

808

To Let.

TO LET

Rou hea DOOMS in Colszor Calders,"

Apply to

1612

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, March 23, 1887.

50%

TO BE LET.

With Early Pussed.

BISNER

ISNEE VILLAL POEFULU SHARP & Co., Estate Agents.

Hongkong April 1, 1887.

OFFICES TO BE LET.

550

T No. 38, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

With COMPRADORE'S ROOMS, and Entrants in STANLEY STREET

Apply to

HONGKONG DISPENSARY

IPAZ. Hongkong, March 14

450

WASHING BOOKS. (In English and Chimes.) ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use. of Ladies and Gentlemer, dan nov e had at this Co-Pres, 1 each.

CHINA MATI, Olica/

The following figures give the estimated yield of the fishery

C

Capital

1200 Shares of $20 each,

of which $20 each will bo paid on allctment Estimated cost of ship and outfit, apparatus, stores, insurance, ad- vampe, wager to Crew-

$20,000 Preliminary expetaDS &

contingencies 5,000 Bonus to Capt. Walker.. 3,000

Estimated Lerenita

Proceeds of 300 tone

(50,400) Gala) shark

liver oil at $80 per ton 16,000

The fish producing this

quantity of oil will

Field 500 pienls su

perior fins at $80. 10,000

Skins, tortoise shell, be

cho de marandsundries

are not valuod, al though they may be expected to produce about 310,000......

Estimatid Expenditure. Landing aorting, and Agent's Commission

on Sales 12 per cent 7,000 Seamen's wage

6,000

Office and running ex-

pena, Rayyan

3,000,

.230,000

30,000

COMPANY; LIMITED. SWATOW, CHEFOO, TIENTSIN

AND NEWCHWANG,

The Co.'s Steamship *

Paumben, Captain Leas, will be despatched as above on

THURSDAY, the 19th Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply tu

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, May 13, 1887.

THE BEN LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR YOKOHAMA AND KUBE The British Steamer

Beniarij,

904

Captain CLARE, will be despatched as above on

or about the 19th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents

Hongkong, May 11, 1887.

898

STEAM TO SHANGHAL

The P. & O. 8. N. 00.4

Steamship

will leave for the above plece about 96 hours after her arrival with the next English Mail,

E. L. WOODIN, Acting Superintendent.

2.&O. 8.N. Co.'s Office,

Hongkong, May 11, 1867.

893

OptionalCargo willbeforwarded on,anteas intimation is received from the Consignees bafore 10 am. To-MORROW (Saturday), the 14th May, requesting it to be lauded here.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Endersigned,

Goods remaining nuclaimed after SATUR DAT, the 21st May, 1887, at Noon, will bo subject to rent, and landing charges at one cent pir packet per diem."

AE Clime must be went in tomo din or.

befoto MONDAY, the 23rd May, 1887, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Iurance has been affected.

GL BE CHAMPEAUX,

"Agent

909

Hongkong, May 13, 1887. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. JONSIGNEES of the following Carge.

(10

sro requested to send in their Bille of Lailing to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and to take immediate delivery. This Cargo been landed and stored at their risk and expense.h

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Ex Labourdons and Melbourne QS (in diamond), 1/3-3 cases Chisels, Augurs, &, from London, ca- signed to Order.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

· Agent:·· Hongkong, April 14, 1887-

Insurances.

708

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,

THE Undersigned, Apiera of the above Company, are authorized to Insure reinst FIRE at Current Rates

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, January 1. 1882.

NOTICE

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COM PANT

THE Undersigned are prepared to accept

par cont. net premium per annum.

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

938

LANCASHIRE. INSURANCE

COMPANY,

(FIRE AND LIFE.) CAPITAL,-TWO MILLIONS STEELING

TICE Undersigned are prepared to grant Pomenia against the Risk of FIES on Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Goode on board Vessels and on tulla of Vessels in Harbene, at the usual Terms and Conditions

Frops for Life Assurancos will be re caived, and transmitted to the Directore for their decision-

If required, protection will be granted on Best olnes Lives up to £1000 on a Single

For: Rates of Premiume, forms of pro-

Balance carried down, 40,000 $50,000 STEAM TO NAGASAKI, KOBE AND sale or buy other information, apply to

Balance brought down... Deluct. 10 per cent of

this balance for crew...

40,000

4,000

$36,000

Thirty per cent. on $33,000 for Captain and Officers Depreciation of Pro-

porty

10,800

1,000

Net balance of Protits. 20,200 836,000

YOKOHAMA.R)

(Pussing through the INLAND SEA.) Taking Cargo on through B/L to OHEMULPO and WLADIVOSTOOK

The P. & C. S. N. O

Steamship

Teheran'. will leave for the above

places on SATURDAY, the 21st May, at Daylight,

E, L-WOODIN, Acting Superintendent.

The sum of $20,200 would be at the dis- posal of the Shareholders, and should the venture he then closed there would be, it is P, & O. 8. N.. Co.'s Office, estimited, $10,000 worth of property, the depreciation fund of $5,000, and the above 600,200.

If the venture should be resumed a sam of about 47,600 would be required to refit sud roman the ship, &, and a reserve of $3,500 to gover farther depreciation could be kept. The balanga would sufice for dividend of about 30 per cent on Capital..

The only agreements in existence affact- g the undertaking are en agreement dated the 10th May 1887, between Mr. G. DS CHAMPEAUX, oa behalf of the Company, and Oxptain WALKEE, whereby the latter was appointed leader of the expedition upon the tims therein contained, and an agreement of the same dele between Mt. De CHAM- raqux, on behalf of the Company, and Mr. JOHN WILLXCrr, whereby the latter was appointed tas Secretary of the Company. Both the agreements are open to inspec- that the Company's office, where Copies of the Proepectra and Forms of application for. Shares be obtained and a copy of the Memorandum of Association seed.

Applications for Shares will be received by the Company's SECRETARY up to and inalusity of the 20th May, 1887.

Hongkong, May 11, 1887.

Shipping.

Steamers,

800

FOR NEW YORK PIA SUEZ CANAL

Tho Steamship

Hongkong, May 11, 1887.

THE GIBR LINE OF STEAMERS.

80%

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Calling at PORT DARWIN, QUEENS- LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo for ADELAIDE, TASMANIA, NEW ZEALAND, &)

The British Steamer

Futhin, Captain ROWLEY, due shortly, with part Cargo from JAPAN, will be despatched as above at Daylight on SUNDAY, the 22nd Instant,

For Freight or Pasange, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Alanggers Hongkong, May 11, 1887

Notices to Consignees.

397

GLEN LINE OF STEAM PAOKETS.

FROM GLASGOW LONDON, PENANG, SINGAPORE AND SAIGON.

THE 6.8.

from the above Ports, Conmigreer

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Agents, Hongking & Cantou. Hongkong, January 4, 1867,

100

THE LONDON ASSURANCE.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARIZE OF His Majesty King George The First,

D. 1720.

|||IK Undersigned baving been appointed Agents for the above Corpore e tire prepared to grant Insurances as follows:*** Marine Department. Policies at current rates, payable either here, in London, or at the principal Ports of India, Uhma and Australia

A Department.”

Policies insted for long or short periods at surrent ratee,SE JAN

Life Department. Policies inseed for sums not excvoding £5,000 at reduced rates.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Oɔ.

406 Hougtong, July 25, 1872.

SUMMEE TIME TABLE.

· THE KOWLOON FERRY.

STRAM-LAUNCH MORNING STUUR

Rúna DAILY sa a FERRY. Bor between Peddar's Wharf and Taim-Tea-Tsui' at the following hour:This Time Table will take affect from the 161k ArRIE, 1887.

SUNDAYS WEIK KAYS, Lamyra Kʻlson, Laeva 7. K. Lassen Klan, Zantan H.K. 6:00 AM - 7.00, KM 16,00 AM - 7:00 AM 8,00 £80,, 7,30, 8000 29,00 9,00

8,40, 10, 15* ** 10,30

12,30 PM 11,00

5.00

12.48.M 1.00

13.80.1.16 ..

200

10.15

10.48:

WOON,

10

2.20 2.00

3,30

4606.10

2.90

4:15 4.60

9.30 74,00

5:40

5,556.186.5515

6.457.00

of Cargo by her ara hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and for from the Wharres of

rres of Boats delivery may J.THEARLY, Commander, be obtained Waldok R0.45

will be deapatobed for the bove Porte on or shent the 80th Tustant.

For Freight or Page, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agente

Hongkong, May 9, 1887,

857

undelivered alter the 16th lastant will be subject to rent

argo remaining undef No Fire Indrance has been affected, Bills of Lading will be countersigand by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Hongkong, May 9, 1887

88%.

5.36

7.15

** There will be no Launch on Monday. and Friday, no account of coaling.

The above Time Table will be strictly adhered to, except under unnsvisable air. cumstances. In case of stress of weather, I due nailon will be given at any stoppagen,