1888-03-03 — Page 1

The China Mail.

VOL. XLIV. No. 7654.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL..

LONDON: F. ALAL, 11 & 13, Clement»

BATIS

Established

FobrUALY.

1840.

HONGKONG SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1588.

號三月三年八十八百八千一英 Intimations.

Business Notices.

LANE

CRAWFORD & C

A

INTEREST dao and DRAWN BONDS

Tame, Lombard Street, E. G. GROGE CHINA MERCHANTS' STEAM NAYL Store & Co, 30, Carnkill. GORDON

GATION COMPANY'S DEBENTURE & Guru, Lutfate Ciraus, B.. HENDY & 37, Fulbrock, K.C.

* LOAN OF 1836 SAMUEL DEALS & C 150 154, Desdenwald Moreck W. M. WILLs, 151, Cabin Strett, E. C.

of this LOAN will be Payable at the PARIS AND EUROTE-AMEDEI PRINCE OFFICES of the flexoroga & Suisois

& Co. Rue Fafayette, Paris.

BANKING CORPORATION OF and after the 1st YORK ----ANDREW

WISD

21, Parkny of March, 1887. LISTS OF DRAWN BORDS Cai bo brained on application to

NEW

SAN

TRAKO -icán Ports the Undersigtied,

rally — Bray & BLAIR, San Fran

AUSTRALIA

TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND N ps & Gorcu, Md- biter and Riley.

OEYLON-WM SWITH & Co., Tue

AFOTILTUARIES CA, Colombo,

SINGAPORE, STRAITS, .:---SAYZE &

Cay Square, Shunpore

& Co., Manila.

CUTNAM, F.A. DE CHU.

Join QUELON S

Hacte

&C. Amoy, N. MOALLE, Shanghai, Foch HRDUE & Co. LANA, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALIY Fotobanu, LANE, GRAT Pony & Co., and Krisy & Co.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING.

CORPORATION,

PAI-UP: CAPITAL, DIR

RESERVE FUN PRO

$7,500,000

HOSOROSG & SHANGHAT BANKINI,

CONFORATION,

Agente Issuing the Loon,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong. February 29:1568"

354

ANDREW JOHNSTON, Colt i wy Mugineer, BANE BUILDINGS, QUEEN'S ROAD.

PLANS and ESTIMATES prepared for LIGHT DRAUGHT STEAMERS, STEAM LACKCHES, MARINE ENGINES and Bones, and all other kinds of MACHINERY.

A List of Steamers FOR SALE always On and

HAVE NOW RECEIVED THEIR NEW Stoya or

FELT HATS AND RACE SCAEVES.

SADDLERY

AND

RACING SUNDRIES, of all kinds.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

GOODS.

83,900,000-

The Address above,

21 Hongkong, January 4, 1885.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK COMPANY, LIMITED.

Hongkong, February 14, 1888.

NE W

TALL BIL

ALL BILK HATS.

DRAB FELT HATS.

Fine Black DLAGONA, and CORRSUNEW for Dicas Suits,

and Check COATINGS,

RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO- $7,500,000

·PRIETORS.........

COUET OF DIRECTONS. Chairman-Hon. Joas BELL IRVING. Deputy Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq.

0. D. BOTTOMLEY, Bon. A. P. MOEWEN. 8. O. MICHAELSEN, Esq.

ERG J. S. MONER. Baq. L. POESKICKEL, Esq.

·E. A. SOLOMON, Eng.

W. d. Bronts, Esq. H, LDALRYMPLE,

Eny

H. Horris, Kaq.

B. LAYTON, EB

ན་ Ontre MANAGER.

!] ongkong......THOMAS JARMOR, Esq,

Shanghai,

MANAGER

LONDON BANEKAR.

0

EVEN CAMERON, Esq.

London and Carinty Bank,

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

N Current Deposit Account at the rate. of 2 per cont. per annum on the daily balanco.

On Fixed Deposito

For 3 months, 3 por cunt. por annum.

+

в

# 12

4 per cent.

FF

13

ó por cont. FI

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

231

Solid LEATHER PORTMAN-

TEAURORA

Intimations.

WANTED.

日——艹月正年子戊的

Entertainment.

0

ONCER

will be held at

T

FURNISHED HOUSE. PORROSION ST ANDREW'S HALL,

immediately,

Address A, B,

OTICE OF THIS PAPER.

Bongkona, March 2. 1-8

LKE TUK CHEONG, Deceased,

360

OTION is hereby given that all Personas

Naring CLAIMS DEMANDS

CITY HALL, ON

Monday,

the 6th March, at 9 pm

IN AID OF THE ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

AND

THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE FOR CHINESE

Under the Distinguished Fatronage of

PRICE, PER Montu.

Shipping

Steamers.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED

FOR

QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY

AND MELBOURNE, AND

The Co.'s Steamship

ALIA VARDIN, Commander,

will bo despatched na

in Excellency Sir WILLIAN DES VOUS, above on WEDNESDAY, the 7th Instant,

Rt 4pm

against or upon the Estate of LRE TUR CHENG, late of Victoria, Hongkong Mor.O.M.G.. chant, who died on the 5th May 1 required to send

to

Of Excellency Major General CAMEROS The atlanti S

6 Qucen's Root My Office, as NO MAXWELL, A.D.O., and

Era, Victoria, fore

lad

Jarret

Detranda 101.00

of suck Claims Or the 30th April next.

in order that the same may be examined by Lee Sow Kaw, the Administrator of lis Eetate and if found correct duly dis charged. And all Persons INDEBTED to the said Docessed are requested to pay the amount of their respectiva Debts to mo.

Dated this 27th February, 1888.

HO WYSON, Solicitor the Administrator. CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE LIMITED.

ADSUNIMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1897.

323

CONTRIBUTORS to the above rice

are regiented to Farnish the Under signed with a Lie of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 31st December, 1867, in Order that the DISTRIBUTION of BONUS

bo

Returns net rendered arranged. prior to will be adjusted by the Orvice, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently almitted

% or 85 por BLAUE, BROWN, DEAR and Black, Blite & Brown Faner OVERLAND TRUNKS, GEAR may the S1ET DAY OF MARCH INSTANT,.

GREY HAND FEIT HATS..

DIAGONAL

Fancy and Chock TWEED

SUITINGS TROUSKRINGS, in a great So,variety of Stripes, Checks,

THE DIVIDEND of

4 SHARE, for the Six Months ended 31st December, 1887, declared at To-day'a Or-Tzuar and other SOFT FELTS, dinary Yearly Moeting will be Payable at TWEED HATS - CARS in the Promise of the HONOKOSG AND SEANG- now.shapes." HAT BARKING CORPORATION on and after TUESDAY, the 28th Instant, and SHARE -HOLDKAS NEÚ requested to apply. for. WAR- RASTS at the Company's OFFIOR, No. 14, Praya Central, Hongkong,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. GILLIES,

Secretary.

325 Hongkong, February 27, 1888.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

CHIPMASTERS and ENGINEERS are. respectfully informed that if upon

their arrival in this Harbour, NONE of the Company's FOREMEN should be at hand, Orders for REPAIRS if sent to the HEAD OFFION

FICE, No. 14, Praya, Central, will receive prompt attention.

In the Event of Complaints being found

redits granted on approved Securitian, Hevosary, Communications with the und

and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts granted on Londen, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, January 25, 1888.

NOTICE.

303

RULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS BANK

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

to 1.

2--Supa less than $1. or more than $200

STRAY and PITH. HAIN. SITE UMBRELLAS, from

Aver 101 to choose from. WALKING STICKS, very

Large assortment. WATLEFROOF COATS, TO GINGS and CHAIR APRONS. TRAVELLING RUGS & SCOTCH

MANTS OYBB COSTING, light u

heavy.

COATINGS, Ulster

OVER

Tweeds.

will be taken to rectify the cause of dis-D signed is requested, when immediate steps satisfaction.

Secretary."

D. GILLIES,

Hongkong, August 25, 1885,

NOTICE.

1458

CLICEESO FLANNELS, in

Chocks, Stripes & Flain. Freach Printed SKIRTINGS. Unshrinkable FLANNEL

STONE BAOS, and a variety of TRAVELLING CASES, all Bizus.

Six Hose, Black, Navy

and Colours. Lamb'a Wool, Merino and

Liste Trend -HOSE White DRESS SHIRTS

& D. S. Boors and Lacing.

SHOES SHOOTING BOOTH, RUBBER

Boms. Patent Leather Boors and

SHORE

SHILTINGGA Winter, Medium and Sam- mer UNDER VESES and

DANCING PUMPS, all sizes. PANTE. READY-MADE ULSTERS Large Stock of Soares, TIES, HANDKELOM, BEACES STUCK.

ROBT. LANG & Co.

Hongkong, February 21, 1888.

DE JONG'S PURE SOLUBLE COCOA,

HOT

THE ACME OF ALL PURE COCOAS, MAKES THE MOST DELICIOUS

OR COLD AND ICED COCOA AND CHOCOLATE.

285

R. HEHNER, the well-known Public Analyst, reports A SAMPLE of DE Jove's PURE SOLUBLE 30004 having been submitted to me, I have much pleasure in

stating that I found it to be of ABSOLUTE PUTY and of the HET EXCELLENCE. It surpasses in delicacy of AROMA and RICHNESS of taste the best inds of similar Cocuss, which have hitherto been offered to the public.

This Cocoa, taken in cold water and without Sugar, is an unfailing remedy for Diarrhea.

DE JONG'S COCOA is not only the most autritious article of fond, but is. PERSONS having CLAIMS rainst the

Undersigned are requested to send easily assimilatod by uver so delicate a digestion, and therefore, a great benefit.

to invalids. them in before the 10th Proximo."

2321

H. G. THOMSETT. Hengkong, February 27, 1888, THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF & GODOWN COMPANY,

LIMITED

HE First Ordinary Annual MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS will be at one time will not be received. No hold in the Orvices of the Company, depasitor may deposit more than 2,000 Pedder's Street, on THURSDAY, the 8th in any one year.

day of March next, at Noon, to receive

3-Dopmitors in the Kavinga E Bank having the Report of the Directors, with a State-

$100 or more at their credit may atment of Accounts to 31st December, 1887. their option transfer the same to the "The Transfer BOOKS of the Company kong and Shanghai Banking Ger will be CLOSED from the 23rd Instant to

on fired deposit for 12 months 8th Proximo, both days inclusive.

By Order of the Board,

at 5 5 per cent. per annum interest. 4-Interest at the rate of 3 per cent per annam will be allowed to dépositors on their daily balances

6. Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pasa-Book which must be pre- sented with each payment or with- drawal. Depositors must not make any entries themselves in their Pazz-

Books but should send them to be written least twice a year, about

up st the beginning of January and bugin-

Jaly

hing

of

6.-Correspondence as to the business of the Bank if marked On Angbang

"Savings Bark Business in forwarded free for

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, and the production of his Paas-Book" are necessary

For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANKING

CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

754

Hongkong, September 1, 128

Notices of Firms,

NOTICE.

TR. M. GROTE has THIS DAY bean

Admitted 2 PARTNER in our Firm.

CHATER & VERNON,

Hongkong, January 1, 1888.

NOTICE

HAVE This Day admitted to PARTNER- 1 setr Mr. G. D SCOTT. The Firm will henceforth be known as LIGHTWOOD

& SCOTT," SKARS and GENERAL Brokers.

Hy,. H. LIGHTWOOD.

1st March, 1838,

$38

TRE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COM PANY LIMITED.

-DE-JONES 0000A-may-bo-obtained from

Hongkong, February 22, 1888.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,

Agents for Hongking.

STAG HOTEL,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

J, COOK, Proprietor.

300

THE HOTEL 33 CENTRALLY SITUATED AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES' WALK PROM

THE PRINCIPAL LANDING PLACES.

GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS.

CHARGES MODERATE.

TIFFIN at 1 o'Clock DINNER at 7.30. VENTILATED.

BILLIARD TIFFIN 50 CENTS. DINNER 75 CENTS, WINES, SPIRITS AND MAET LIQUORS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY ONLY. Hongkong, April 1, 1887.

ISAAC HUGHES,

* Secretary,

WELL

Hongkong, February 18, 1828.

261

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

HE

following telegram from the Sorri AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT published general information.

By Command,

Victoria

ROOM

50

Hotel,

Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

THIS Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most contraé and airy positions in the Colony and commanding a splendid view of almost the entire harbour and within five minutes' walk of the principal Government Offices (including the Eust Office), Bankia, &o, has recently heen much en- larged and improved and is now ONE of the principal flore in the place. ROOMS are

DOMS are spacious, well ventilated and have just been refurushed in a most comfortable and bandsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East, The Accommodation and Service of every kind will be found to be of the beat description An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spacious,

Large DINING HALIM

The

FREDERICK STEWART,

Colonial Boerdery. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,

350 The HOTEL also contains handsome and Hongkong, 1st March, 1888.

1a Mazol, 1888.

GOVERNOR, Hongkong,

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT bave declared all Porta in China or Chinese Do pendencies infected Quarantice on teasels for. Treuig Dud Days after arrival will bo required at Darwin except as regards per- ing Chiness arriving by vessela va board, who will be having no granted immediate

pratique if

if not from Hongkong Folltar ten pounds per head will be imposed subject a Parliamentary Northora sanction on all Chinese arriving in Territory, who have left therefor after Maroh Brat Plumso advise British Consuls and Chinese Authorities,

PARSONS,

Resident

DENTISTRY

FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP. MODERATE FEES,

MR WONG TAI FONG, Put Surgeon Dentist, (FORMERLY ARTICLED APPRENTICE AND LASE

TIBLY ASSISTANT TO DR. ROGERS,

AT the argent request of his European and Arasrican patients and friends, ba TAKEN THE OFFICE formarly on NOTICE is hereby given that all Vaserecupied by Dr, Rocks,

No. 1 DUDDELL STREET DISCHARGING BOMBAY COT-

_____ CONSULTATION FREE

Discount to missionariak and families

Sole Address

TON and COTTON YARN at the Kow- LOON WHAXYES will have FREE STORAGE for 14 days from arrival, after which & Rent of 3 CENTS per le ber month will be Charged.

ISAAC HUGHES,

Hongkong, November 7, 1687.

Secretary

#148

2, DUDDELL STREKT, (Next to the New Oriental Bank Hongkong, January 13, 1835,

and SMOKING Rooms.

nicrtable Reception, RRADING, BILLYARD The HOTEL is musurpassed for comfort, convenience and quick service. Continental languages are spoken.

Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,

Proprietors.

Hoogkong, September 16, 1885.

W. POWELL & Co.

EX

GLENFRU INV

Ladies' Department. BW WarE STRAW HATS.

New SUMMER BONNETS. NEW FLOWERS and FEATHERS. New PARASOLS and UMBRELLAS, New BOOTS and SHOES. NEW COLOURED SUEDE GLOVES.

(TELEPHONE 21),

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, February 18, 1888,

THE LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

Furnishing Department. HEAP CARPET SQUARES.

IRON BEDSTEADS, all fo SPRING MATTRESSES, all sizes. COLORED TABLE CLOTHS. WHITE TABLE LINEN. CHEAP BREAKFAST CRUETS.

&

1612

THE CHINA SUGAR REFINING: COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE

256

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

General Agents, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

339 Hongkong, March 1, 1888.

CHAS. J. GAUPP & COM Chronometer, Watch & Clock Makers, Jewellers, Gold & Silversmiths, ATAUTICAL, SOIENTIFIC AND

METEOROLOGICAL MENU INSTRUMENTS, Z

VOIGTLANDER'S ÜELEBRATED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES. RITORIE'S LAQUID AND OTHER COMPASSES. ADMIRALTY & IMRAY CHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS. English SILVER & ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Christalle & Co.'s Exxerzo-PLAYED WARE. GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY in great variety. DIAMOND S

· AND O

DIAMOND JEWELLERY,

A Spisudid Collection of the Latost LONDON PATTERS. at very moderate prim. 742

NOTICE

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER

OF COMMEROR

Commuḍore

1 of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation. offered by this Steamer First ones Saloon and Cabi

Commodore USXER, Commanding the are situated forward of the Enginta

Importal German Squadron:

PROGRAMME:

Zampa,

Herold

The String Band of H. 10. M ship Bismarck, under the leader

ship of Mr NIEDROTH. The Lamont of Flora

Old Scotch Melodr G. GARIO

Lied

3. —PART FONGS——

Reichardt. a Bankett Liedon

Stun b. Vöglei Walde, The Gles Club of HLOM ship Sophie. The Requital, J. Blumenthet, É, O. BAYNE

b. Wollenspiel,

Me Go, P. LaacEÉRT.

· Chopin. Spindler.

Nozze

Mozart

6.-The Counta Aris, from “ Le di Figaro,

ME ORAS. J. HIRST. 7.-Clarinette Concert, with

Orchestral accompaniment, F. Manns.

Mr. BORDECKER.

B. Ovortur,

Tatann.

·PART IL

Full Band of

1G

Squadron,

***under leadership of Air NixoKOTH..

-The Long Avenue,

Molloy.

Mara Miss SrOPANL

10-PART SONGS

Waldoiphamkeit,

Schnickschnack,

Schmbleer Schreiber.

The Glee Club of H.I.G.M. ship Sophie.

11-Reverie,

Danela,

Finsuti.

ME VON WILLE. 12.-The King's Minstrel,

Mr C. H. GRADE. 13-Mid-summer Night's

•Dream,

Mendelssohn, String Band of H.IG. M. S Birmarek.

Tickets-$2 each way now be had at Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co, &

Hongkong, March 4, 1888.

For Sale.

347

& Co.'s

Second Class Presongers are berthed in thả Poop A Refrigerating Chamber ensures thu nupply of Fresh Provisions during tho entire voyage. A duly qualified Surgeon is

Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents"

340

Con

348

Hongkong, March 1, 1888.

FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.

The Steamship

Port Phillip VOIl be despatched for

the above Ports THURSDAY, , the 8th Instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & 05.,

Hongkong, March 1, 1888.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI PIA AMOY, (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for NINGBO, CHEFOO, NEW OH WANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the TANGISZE.)

The Co. ↑ Steamship

Tele nachus, Captain JONES, will bo despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 8th Proximo,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agenti, o Hongkong. February 29, 188, 830 FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE AND HAM- BURG, VIA SUEZ VANAL (Takisig Cargo as through rates to ANTWERP AMSTERDAM, ROTTER-

DAM, LONDON LIVERPOOL

BREMEN)

The Steamship

A Polyhymnia,

Capt. W. SOHAETBE, wil be despatolod for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 10th March, at 4 pm

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents

Hongkong, February 20, 1888.

Bailing Vessels.

836)

FOR SALE.

ULES HUMM POHAMPAGNE,

$20 per Case of f doz Pinte821.

21 Dubos Frères & de German & Co.'s

BORDEAUX CLARETS AND

WHITE WINES. Celebmted 'Barley Brea WHISKY-874 per Case of 1 doz

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. FRowELL, Master, will lead Hongkong, July 18, 1884 1187

here for the above Part, and

THE Annual General METTING of the MEMBERS of the HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be held on FRIDAY, the 9th March, at 3.30 p.m., at the Rooms of the CHAMBEE, City Hall, for the purpose of receiving the Bazter's Report of the Committee, and passing Secretary's Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1887-

After

the

fter the Annual Mooting of the Cham ber, the Bill now before the Legislative Conncil relating to the Registration of IMPORTS and EXPORTS of the Colony, will be DISCUSSED, and ALL MPMONIS 3 OF THE MERCANTILE COMMUNITx interested in this question, are NVITED to attend, at 4.30 p

By Order,

333

H. U. JEFFRIES,

Becretary. Hongkong, February 29, 1888.

JD. KILEY, SAIL-MARER TENTS, AWNINGS AND

FLAGS.

No. 23, Prays Central, HONGKONG,

Hongkong, November 1, 1857,

To Let.

TO BE LET.

UNTURNISHED WITH TENNIS COURT.

2136

TO. 5, RICHMOND TERRACE, a FOUR

Bath Rooms.NGIN

NROOMED HOUSE, with Thres

SIX No. 6, RICHMOND TERYACK, & ROOMED HOUSE, with Three Bath Rooma.

A NEW STORY has just been added to the Servants Quarters of both houses,

Apply to

JOHN WILLMOTT,

Hongkong Dispensary, Hongkong, January 27, 1889.

TO LET

142

(Immediate Possession.)

HOP No, G, BEACONSFIELD ABUADE,'

Queen's Road

Apply to

BELILIOS & Co Hongkong, February 29, 1888.

TO BE LET

$37

With Tramediate Posession. TWO DESTRAULS RESIDENCES sitaited in Caine Road, West and Tertnos opposite to Rose Villas,

T

Apply to

No 14, Case Road,

2130 Hongkong, October 31, 18877

TO LET,

THE Sixth Ordinary Anaal MEETING THE Tenth Ordinary Annual MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Orvice of Company will be held at the Orvice of the UENERAL AGENTH, Fedder'a Street, on the GENERAL AGENTS, Pedder's Street, m Noon, for SATURDAY, the 10th March, at 12.30 SATURDAY, the 19th March, at No

& Report of the p.m., for the purpose of receiving a Report the purpose on Statement of AOOMS in Coles Chamnera from the General Agents, with a Statement General Agents,

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company of Acconat to the 31st December, 1887 counts to 31st December, 188 will be OLOSED from the 25th February until the 10th March, both days incisalio

JARDINE, MATHESON & CG General Agents,

Hongkong, February 18, 1889,

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 35th February until 10th March, both days luultava

JARDING MATHESON & Co

Pat Goregal Agents a 263 Hongkong, February 18, 1858.

GODOWN în Ide Hopsy Imrk,- occupied by More. Burakaman & from the lat May

Apply to

DAVID SASSOON ONS & Cn. Hongkong, February & 1888 *

BALL PROGRAMMES

FOR SALE. NEW SHADES AND PATTERNS.

CHINA MAIL OFFICE,

?

2, WINDHAN STREET.

January 20, 1888

Shipping

Steamers.

FOR HONOW AND BANGKOK.

THE SCOTTISE ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

The Company's Steamer Taichow, Captain J. NEWTON, will ha despatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 4th Instant at Daylight.

For Freight or Farmgo, apply to

YUEN FAT HONG,

Agents.

Hongkong, March 1, 1888.

343

FOR SHANGHAL

The Steamship.

Yungtant, Capt. TH. STANLANG, Will

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The 3/3 L.1.1. American Ship Great Admiral

will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, February 21, 1888.

Notices to Consignees,

CANADIAN PACIFIO STEAMSHIP LINE

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

STEAMSHIP EARTHIA, FROM VANCOUVER, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE,

1HR above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Carge are hereby re quested to send in their Bills of Lading for Dountersignature, and take immediate de livery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense,

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Hongkong, March 2, 1888.

253

STEAMSHIP NATAL

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

be despatched for theONSIGNEES of Cargo from London above Port on SUNDAY, the 4th Instant, at 4pm.

and Havre, ex Steamships Forouba and Tamus, and from Bordiaux, ex Steam. alip Byriand des Vergnes, in con nection with the above Steamer, *** hereby informed that their Gouds with 35% the

of Opium, Bxception

Treasure and Valcables are being landed and stared at their risk at the Company's

may be obtained

For Freight or Passage, apply to

STEMISSEN & Co. Hongkong, March 2, 1888. QUEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

when Y

ately after

Godowally

Lintiage willbe forwarded on les

FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Kuking Cargo & Passengers at through rate for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW

is received from the Consignees CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and

before 4pm. To-day (Thursday), the Lak Ports on the YANGTZK)

Inst, requesting it to be landed here, a The Co.'s Steamship

Bills of y will he countersign(d by tichises, the Unde -Cantain Laraus, will be: Goods romaining inclaimed after FRI

dhepatched as shove on Day, the 9th Instat will be subject: at Nood, dan conti

MONDAY, the 5th Prozitno,.........

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE,

326

Uongkong, Fubrusy 28, 1888. GLEN LIFE OF STEAM TAUKETS: FOR FEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL

The Steamabip A Glezro Captain WeDarza, will be despatched as above on

the 15th Ipatant

for Passage, apply to JARDINE, MATHESON & C...

Agent Hongkong, March 1, 1888.

to rent, and landing charges at

per packet per diet.

All Claus must be sent it to me on or

· before BATCHDAY, the 10th Inst, or they will not be regpgulaed, e

No Fire Insurance has bosh efftored.

• G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent

Hongkong, March 1, 1838.

NOW READY,

946

BB COMMERCIAL LAW AFFECT ING CHINESE with special refer ence to PARKERWIS REQUIRATION AND Bankruptor Laws in HonaKONG.

Coples may be had at the Piano Bitst Ofice, and at Messrs. Laxe. UnawroRD, 344. Co. --Price, 75 cents.