1888-07-23 — Page 1

The China Mail.

VOL. XLIV. No. 7778.

ADENTS FOR THE UHINA MAIL,

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

Lane,

Lombard Street, E. O. GEORGE STREET de, 30, Cornkill, GORDON Gorch, Ludgate Circus, E.O. BATES HENDY &.05., 37, Walbrook, E. SAMUEL DRAGON & Co., 150 & 154 Leadenhall Street. W. M. W32159, 101; Cannon Street, E.C.

PARIS AND EUROPE:-ANEDEI PRINCE

& Co. 36. Pace Lafayette, Paris, NEW YORK:-ANDREY WIND, 21, Park,

Row,

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally BEAN & BLADE, San Fran-

cisco,

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND GORDON & Goren, Mel hourne and Sydney. OEFLON:-W. ML SMITH & Co., Tu

APOTHECARIES Co., Colombo. BINGAPORE, STRAITS, S0,:-SAYLE & Ca., Square, Singapore. O. HEINAZEN & J. Manila.

CHINA :—Macao, F. A. De Cauz.

Nursi

low, Quezon & Co. Amoy, N. MOALLE. Foothow, EBDUE & Oc Manghai, LASE, CRAWroen & Co., and Kelly WALSH. Yokohama, Lane, Graw- Paso & Co. nad Kelty & Co.

Banks.

NOTICE

CLES OF THE HONGKONG

RAVINGS BANK

1.-The basiness of the above Bank will

pe conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their promines in Hongkong. Bueines bours on week days, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10 to 1.

2-Suras less than $1, or more than $250 At one time will not be received. No dopositor may deposit more than $2,500 in any one year. 3-Depositors in the Savings Bank having $100 or more at their credit may st thoir option transfer the same to the

Hind Shanghai Banking Cor

|

on axed deposit for 12 months at per cent. per annum interest. -Interval at the rate of 3 per cent. PT

antium will be allowed to depositors co- thoir daily balances. 5.--Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pasa-Book which must be pre- conted with wash payment or with- drawal. Depasitors must not make

entries themselves in their Pass any Books but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and bogia-

of July. ning of

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, bat the personal attendance of the depositor or his duly appointed agent and the production of bir Pass-Hork

are necessary.

For the HORERUNG & SHANGHAI BAxatno

CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager, Hongkong, September 1, 1881. 754

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

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

..57,500,000 23,900,000

RESERVE FUND......... RESTEVE LIATY OF PRO-$7,500,000-

PIKETONE,.........

COURT OF DIRECTOES, Chairman-Hon. JouN BELL IRVING. Deputy Chairman--W. H. FORBES, ESQ.

Q. D. BorzoMLEY, 1S. C. MICHALES,

Esq.

W. G. BRODIE, Esq. H. L. DALRYMPLE,

Esq

B. LAYTON, Eng. Hon. A. P. MoFWEN,

Bag.

J. S. Moses, Esc.

I POZEROKEE, Esq.

N. A. Simms, Esq. E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER, Hongkong,...THOMAS JACKSON, Hary.

MANAGEM

Shanghai,...EWEN CAMERON, Fag. LONDON BANKESS.-London and County Bank

N

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate

of 2 per cont. per annum on the daily balance.

On Fixed Deposits:-

For 3 months, 3 per cent. per annum.

116 -

per cent. "13

6 par

parent

14

Locat Bits DisCOUNTER, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Brahango business transacted.

Drafts granted London, and the chief Comisarcial places in Europe, India, Australia. 'America, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

963

Hongkong, April 30, 1888.

Intimations.

THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COM. PANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that all VESSELS

DISCHARGING BOMBAY COT TON and COTTON YARN at the Kow. LOON. WHARVES will have FREE. STORAGE for 14 days from arrival, after which a Rout of 3 Opera per balo per mouth will be Charged.

ISAAC HUGHES,

Secretary, Hongkong, November 7, 1887. 2148

RAMBLE THROUGH SOUTHERN A FORMOSA-By Mr. G. TAYLOR

This Article, which has been reprinted from the China Reviete, contains one of the best Sketches of Fermosse Life get written

for roughig-executed Woodents are Included in the pamphlet.

May be had-Price, $1-at Mesers. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, and Messrs. KEILY & WALSH, LIMITED, Hongkong; also, Mr. N. MOALLE, Amoy..

Hongkong, March 8, 1858.

Intimations.

stablished

February,

1840.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, JULY 29, 1888.

Business Notices.

號三十月七年八十八百八千——英

LANE CRAWFORD & C

DOG LOST,

Small WIRE-HAIRED TERRIER. Black body, groy muzzle and paws.

The Answers to the name of DONALD Finder will be REWARDED if necessary.

HOLLIDAY WISE & Co,

J. F. HOLLIDAY, The Ical Hongkong, July 21, 1888.

1221

LADY just arrived from England who Aeaches good English, Music, Draw- ing, French and Goran desires a situation. Highest references. Good Salary,

!A. B. C., Care of China Mail OFFICE. Hongkong, July 16, 1888-

Address,

HAVE JUST RECEIVED NEW CONSIGNMENTS OF

PIANOS

from Europe, and aro offering them at VaRY MODERATE PRICES. IANOS from BROALWOOD & SONS, COLLARD & COLLARD, BECHSTEIN, CHATELL

& Co., and HA ARE”.

NEW MUSIC is received regularly.

THEY HAVE ALWAYS OF HAND A FULL Srock op

R

from OROSHE & BLACKWELL, and other Best Suppliers-these are revived monthly

and are always guaranteed fresh

Now Season's 1SIGNY BUTTER just arrived. L. C.& Co. world also dew 1180) attention to their STOCKS of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE, IRONMONGERY and HOUSE FITTINOS, KEROSENE LAMPS in large variety, NONPAREIL QIL 150 test, KITCHEN UTENSILS, STOVES and RANGES.

CHAS. J. GÄUPP & Co., Chronometer, Watch & Clock Makers, Jewellers, Gold & Silversmithe. YAUTIOAL, SCIENTIFIC AND METEOROLOGICAL

INSTRUMENTS.

VOIGTLANDER'S CELEBRATED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES. BITCHIE'S LIQUID AND OTHER COMPASSES ADMIRALTY & IMRAY CHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS, English SILVER & ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Christofle & Co.'s ELECTRO-PLATED WAKE, GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY in great variety, DIAMONDS AND

DIAMOND JEWELLERY, A Splendid Collection of the Latest LONDON PATTERNS, at veru moderate prices. 743

THE

HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY,

LIMITED,

ПнЕ Public are respectfully informed that the PEAK TRAMWAY RA

Gentlemen's Outfitting:-HATS, BOOTS, TENNIS SHOES, UAIBRELLAS, RAIN COATS, &C. &C.

BEDSTEADS, COTS, PERAMBULATORS, CURTAINS, CARPETS, and TAPESTRIES.

SHIPCHANDLERY STORES of every description.

Special Agents for INTERNATIONAL ANTIFOULING COMPOSITION.

WINES AND SPIRITS,

CHAMPAGNE ATALA & Co.

SHERRIES:-SACCOSE's, and other BRANDS

CLARETS in variety: Breakfast to alter-Dinner,

PORTS of

BTS of various BRANDS.

BRANDY-EXSTAW'S, HENNERSYS, COURvomer's, and 1848...

WHISKY: -CARLTOR 11 years old, NAPIEN JOHNSTONE's well-known and justly CELEBRATED BRAND in square bottles, TMACHEE'S HIGHLAND CREAM, DUILLE'S IRISH, STONEWALL BRAND OF AMERICAN,

BRAND.

GIN ----OLF TOM and Geneva, Roy, Laqueves, ALE & STOUT:-Buit Do AMERICAN & GERMAN BEERS.

and BITTERS.

WHITBREAD'S DRAUGHT STOUT & BASS DRAUGHT ALE And, a Largo Assortment of FANCY GOODS. Hongkong, July 20, 1898,

W. POWELL & Co.

GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT JUST RECEIVED

OFENED for PUBLIO TRAFFIC on WED-TEW BOOTS AND SHOES. NESDAY, 20th May.

The CARS RUN as follows between' ST. Jos's PLACR and VICTORIA GAP

8 to 10 am, avery quarter of an hour. 123 p.ma half hour.

4 B

quarter of an hour, SUNDAYS.

1

11

paar 12 to past one, ovory quarter of an hour, and from 4 to 8 pm. every quartor. of an hour......

Single Tickets may be obtained in the

Cars.

GENTLEMEN AVC requested NOT TO SMOKE in the Middle Coupartment.

Tickets for 30 trips up and 30 trips down, First-class, at $12.60; and Tickets for six trips up and eiz trips down, at 82.60; Five-Cent Coupons and RenUCED TICKETS rusy be obtained at the Office of the GENERAL MLANAGRDS.

Peak Subscribers and others wishing to attend the entertainmonta of the AMERICAN MUSHAL COMEDY AND OPERA COMPANY at the City Hall, are hereby notified that pro- viding there are applications for not less than 15 Fire-claes Fares for MONTATE, THURSDAYE and SATURDAY, Special Cars will be run at 8.45 and returning at 12 p.m.

MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co., General Managers. VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

50 & 52, Quaog's Road,

Hongkung, 19th July, 1888.

NOP TENNIS SHOES. BOATING SHoza.

PATENT HEATaen and Dezss SHOES. CANVAS and RUBBER SHOES GOLOHES and LEGGINGS, Ray Coars and UMERELLAS. White & Colour POCKET HANDKERCHIEFS.

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, July 10, 1888.

1214

SILS, COTTON and LISLE THREAD SOCKS Gauza & Summer MERINO VESTS & PANTS. Natural Samater Woor Viers & PANTS. BATHING Surga and DRAWERS. DRESS and MILITARY SHIE

·CREPE FLANNEL SHIRTS. Black and Colour FELT HÄTS, Now Shapes in COLLARS QUE TIES.

W. POWELL & Co.

J. MARINBURK,

COLLEGE CHAMBERS,

1144

знай.

Intimations.

NOTICE.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE CERTIFICATE No. 1374, distod

30th June, 1885, of the Shores Nos. 4516/4525 in this Company, standing in the Name of Mr. GEORGE LEWIS of Shang hai, has boon LOST, and if at the expita- tion of One month from the date hereof the above document bo not forthenming another CERTIFICATE will be reSTED by the Company and thereaftor no other will be acknow lodged.

Dated 21st July, 1888.

1222

A

JAS. R. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary.

Mr. H. F. Hayllar, ROHITECT AND OTVIL

ENGINEER.

1693

(No. 0, QUEEN'S ROAD, near Ice Honso Street. Rongkong, July 2, 1888.

NOTICE

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,"

HIPMASTERS and ENGINEERS are Prospectfully informed that, if upon their arrival in this Harbour, NONE of the Company's FOREMEN should be at hand, Orders for REPAIRS if sont to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14, F

Prays

Central, will receive prompt attortion.

一日五十月六年子戊

For Sale.

FOR SALE:

ULES MUMM

Co.

CBAMPAGNE, Quarta.............320 per Case of 1.doz. Pinte$21.

Dubos Frères de Gornion & Co.'s

WHITE WINES.

BORDEAUX CLARETS AN Baxter's Celebrated Harley I

WHISKY,-87) per Case of 1 đóź GIBB, LIVINGSTON &:00. Hongkong, July 18, 1884.

BALL PROGRAMMES

FOR SALE,

1187

PRICE $2 PER MONTH..

Auctions.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

tions from H. M. NAVAL STOREKEEPER HE Undorsigned has received instruc

to Soli by Public Auction, on

WEDNESDAY,,

the 35th July, 1888, në Noon, at H. M, Noval Yard,

SUNDRY NAVAL & VICTUALLING

CONDEMNED STORES,⚫

comprising:

OLD IRON, PAPER STUP, HOSES, Brags BOILER TUBES, BISCUITS, CHOCOLATE, CODE'S FAT, Inox HooPS, IMPLEMENTS,

ALIS,

·ONE STEAM PUMP and ONE ROLL- ING MILL, both in good working condi.

&c.,

sto..

10 NEW SHADEI AND PAYTGANO. {tion.

CHINMALL OFFICE,

2, WIN STREET,

TO BE LET.

FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED,

FOUR ROOMED. HOURE,

03 A SIX-ROOMED HOUSE,, in RrcusOND TERRADE.

Bath HOUSES have convenient Out-

Offices and good Servante' Quarters.

The TERRACE has for some months past

In the Erant of Complaints being found been one of the healthiest places of resid- necessary, Communication with the Under.once in the Colony. signed is requested, when immediate steps The Houses are comfortable and coal in will be taken to rectify the cause of die- | Bummer.. satisfaction.

D. GILLIES,

Secretary.

1458

Hongkong, August 25, 1885.

MOORE'S GOGO SHAMPOO-

WASH.

The WASH HAS PROVED ITSELF TO BE THE BEST PREPARATION EVER PRE- AUNTED TO YIN. Puntea.

THE Bases of this compound is made of Gogo Root. The natives of the Phi lippine Islands never use anything else for washing their hair; you never see them bald, and it is quite common to see the females with hair from 5 to 6 foot loug. By using this SHAMPOO WASH as directed, you never be bald.The Proprietor offers the Wash to

the public,

entirely con- being fident that by its restorative proporties will sorely

dandruff, and cure all dis- Acarf, consu

it does not contain any of the scalp poisonous drugs, bat, by its cooling proper- tiss allays the itching and fever of the scalp. Mr. Mooit has succeeded in being able to put this Wash up in bottles without al-

Apply to

ME JOHN WILLMOTT,

Hongkong Dispensary. Hongkong, July 2, 1888.

LTO LET,

مسمنة

ROOMS in 'COLLEGS CHAMBRES.

1094

GODOWN in IOE HOUSE LANE, lately ecupied by Messrs. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, from the 1st August,

Apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co,

504 Hongkong, July 12, 1888..

TO LET. Immediate Posession.)

REGS to inform the Public that he has made GREAT andate arrest decaying hair, completely HOUSE No. 1 'BALL'S COURT,' HoDham B

REDUCTIONS IN PRICES

OF FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERING

IN LATEST DESIGNS...

All the Work is inado undor My Supervision and I use the best Cherings, Tules owing it to farmont, and he will guarantee

and Materials. Guoranter all the Work of best Workmanship.

Hongkong, May 22, 1888.

NEW

TALL SILK HATS

DRAB FELT HATS. BLACK, BROWN, Dran and GIRY BARD FELT HAD. TeraT and other SOFT FELTS. 1207 TWEED HATS and Cars in

new shapes. STRAY and FIZH Hats.

HONGKONG IOB COMPANY,

LIMITED.

TN accordance with the Provisions of No.

104 of the Articles of Association, the

General Managers havn This Day declared an INTERIM DIVIDEND, for the Half. anded 30th ultimo of 7 PER CENT or year $1.75 per Share.

DIVIDEND WARRANTS, payable at the BONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING COB TORATION, will be issued to Shareholder on the Register on lat Proximo.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 23rd Instant to the lat Proximo, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, July 18, 1888.

DENTISTRY.

1208

FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP.

MODERATE FEES.

MR. WONG TAI-FONG, Surgeon Dentist, (FORMERLY LED APPRENTICE AND LAT

A

TERLY ÁSSISTANT 20 De. Rogers,) |

AT the urgent request of his Europoon Hand American patisata and friends, has TAKEN THR OFFICE formerly oc cupied by Dr. ROOEES,

No. 2, DUDDELL STREET.

CONSULTATION FREE.

-

Discount to missionariss and families.

Sole Address

STIR Umbrellas, from $5,

W

over 103 to choose from.

frobry

ALKING STICKA, large assortment.. WATERFROGE COSTS, LES. Guros and Cut APRONE. TRAVELLING RUGS & SCOTCH

MANTH

OVER OCANOS, light and

heavy. OVER COATINGS, Ulster

Tweeda

GOODS.

$32

Fino Black DIAGONAL and, Solid LEATHER PORTMAN-

CORKSCREW for Dress Suits, TEAUS. Black, Blue & Brown Fancy and Check DIAGONAL Coatings.

Faney and Check TWEED

TROUSERINGS, in a great variety of Siripes, Checks, Omesarse FLANNELS, in

&

SYIRTINGS.

OVERLAND TRUNKS, GLAD.

STONE BAGS, and a variety of TRAVELLING Cases, aÏl Bizza.

Bra Hore, Black, Navy

and Colours. and

Lamb's Wool, Merino and

Lisle Throad-HOSE

SHIRTS.

White DRESS Sors and Lacing & Chocks, Stripes & Plain. French Frinted SAITINGS

Внога. Unshrinkablo FLANNEL SHOOTING BOOTS, RUBBER

Boors Winter, Medium and Sum- Patent Leather Boors and

mer UNDER Vears and SHORE, PANTA

DANCINO PEXES, all sizes. READY-MADE ULSTERS IN Large Stock of Scans, TIR,

STOCK.

HANDEEKOMIENS, BRACES

ROBT. LANG & Co.

Hongkong, February 21, 1389

STAG HOTEL,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG. J. COOK, Proprietor. THE HOTEL 18 Pautant de masa mengena

THE

WELL

it to keep any length of time in any climate,

. CAMPBELL, MOORE & Co., LTD.,

Under Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, May 17, 1888

810

Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company.

NEW AND ACCELERATED DIRECT SERVICE

ΤΟ

LONDON VIA MARSEILLES

ON

PLOM

JAPAN AND CHINA,

www.em

N the 19th May, at Noon, and rouT- NIGHTLY thereafter, until further Notice, the Company will maintain a DIRECT SERVICE between HONG- KONG and LONDON, VIA MAR. SEILLES.

TERMS OF SALE-As customary, 1.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Hongkong, Joly 21, 1889.

· Guvernmend Austioncer,

Shipping,

Steamers.

1220

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.

The Steamship

Merionethshire, DowLING,Commander,

·

We will be dospatched for

the above Ports about the 30th Instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, July 10, 1888.

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND

YOKOHAMA.

The Steamship

Moray,

1151

Captain DUNCAN, will be despatched for the abovo

Ports about the 30th Juntant.

For Freight or Pasengo, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, July 20, 1888,

STEAM TO SHANGHAI.

1213

The P. & O. S. N. Co.'s

Steamship

Mirsapore

will leave for the above

place about 24 hours after her arrival with HOUSE No. 31 WEST VILLA, Pokfu the outward English Mails. hum Road.

АНОР По. .22, BANK BUILDINGS," Queen's Road, opposite HoxoxoNG HOTEL. P. & O, S, N. Co.'s Office,

BUNGALOW No. 35, Pokfulam Boad and Third Street.

SHOP No. 6 Esaconsfield AquaDE, Queen's Road.

Apply to

BELILIOS & Co. Hongkong, July 20, 1888.

1216

Notice of Firm.

NOTICE.

HAVE This Day

MYSELF in this Colony ass UIVIL IN ILI ARCHITECT and SURVEYOR,

A. DENISON, A.M. Inst., CE, 61, Queen's Road Central.

1002

Hongkong, July 2, 188R.

Notices to Consignees.

NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FROM SOURABAYA, SAMARANG, | PADANG, BATAVIA, SINGAPORE

AND SAIGON.

1194

E. L. WOODIN,

Superintendent

Hongkong, July 17, 1888, STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGA-

·SAKI AND KOBE. (Passing through the INLAND SEA.}

The P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s

Stowmarip

Bulard

will leave for the abova

places on TUESDAY, 31st Inst., at Day- fight.

EL. WOODIN,

Superintendent.

P. & O. S, N. Co.'s Office,

Hongkong, July 17, 1888,

Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The AA 1 British Bargas

E. J. Spenser

15

GILL, Master, will load here for the abovo Port, and will have quick dispatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

1085

Hongkong, July 2, 1888.

have

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The 3/3-4.11. Amer. Borque Electr

Jones, Master, will load hers for the abova Pòrt, and will quick despatch.

For Freight, upply to

This improved service will abolish all Transhipments, anditis intended that it shall maintain a high reputation for quick 286 transit, careful delivery of cargo, and for

passenger accommodation and cuisine. THE Company's 8.8. Borneo, having ar rived from the above Forts, Consignees The attention of passengers is specially of Cargo by her are hereby informed that called to the greatly improved Second- their Goods are being landed at their risk saloon accommodation and attendance.

into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND KOWLOOS WEARY AND GODOWN Co., La., E. L. WOODIN,

at West Point, whence delivery may be obtained. Superintendant.

undelivered after the remaining Cargo 754 Honghobe May 8, 1885.

28th losant will be subject to rent,

No Fire Insurance has been effected. BACK VOLUMEN

Consignees are also requested to prezent all Claims for damages and for shortages not later than two weeks after arrival of the Steamer, otherwise they will not be re cognized

Bills of Lading will be countersigued by Edy, are authorized to Insure

RITUATED AND WITHIN & FEW MINUTES WALK FROSI THE PRINCIPAL LANDING FLAGES.

GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS, QHARGES MODERATE.

TIFFIN at 1 Cock. DINNER at 7.30. VENTILATED

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

607

Victoria Hotel, Preya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

THIS And airy positions in the Colors and commanding a splendid view of almose

1819 Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most central

The ROOMS

are

the entire harbone and within five minutes' walk of the principal Government Ofices (including the Post Office), Banks, do, has recently been much on. larged and improved and is now nse of the principal Horsus in the place.

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. 86 An smple

and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spacious, largs Dario HALL

2, DUDDELL STREET, (Next to the New Oriental Bank.) Hongkong, January 12, 1885.

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HE Forty-fourth Ordinary Half Yearly MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will be held at the Orrror of the Company, No: 1, Qaron's Eoad Central, on FRIDAY, the 3rd

August, at 12 o'Clock (noon), for the purpose of receiving &

with A Report of the Disuttura, together Statement of Accounts, declaringa Dividend, and electing Direstors and Auditors.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 21st Instant to Brd August, inclusive

By Order of the Board of Directors,

T. ARNOLD, Secretary,

Hongkong, July 14, 1885.:

comfortable, well ventilated and havo just boon refurnisheel in a mast

The HOTEL Also contains handsome and vomfortable Reception, READING, BILLIARD

and SMOKING Rooms.

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

Hongkong, September 16, 1885.

Mesars. DORABJEE & HING KEE,

·Proprietors

NOW READY.

THE REVENUE OF CHINA. :

SERIES OF ARTICLES. Reprinted from The China Mail."

WITH

IN APPENDIX. and may be had at the THIS PAMPHLET is Now Ready,

ÚFACE OF THE PAPER, More. LE, OKAWFORD & Co.'s, Meena. KELLY & WAXHI'S, And Mr W. BREWER'S,

́1174

Privo,

-50 Cents.

OF THE

CHINA REVIEW may be had by applying at THIS OFFICE.

SUMMER TIME TABLE,

THE KOWLOON FERRY.

STEAM-LAUNCH",

MORNING: STAN Rans Damy as a FREEY BOAT between. Peddar's Wharf and Taim-Tea-Taui at the following hours:-This Time Table will take effect from the lar Jean, 1888.

. LEAVES KOWLOON. · LEAVIS HONGKONG,

6.00 A.M.

6.30 L.M.

#.48

12.00 12.30 T.M.

7.00

7.50

7.45

8.00

8.15

8.46

9.00

0.10

9.30

10.00

10.15

*10.30

*10.45,

1812

12.10 P.M.

12.45

1,50 $5

1.00 1.45

2.00

2.15

3.30 ?

9.00

4.00

4.16

4.30

4.50

8.10

5.35

8.40 27

6.00

5.15

+

31

6.45

7.16 in

NOW LEADY. PRIOR, $100. COMPARATIVE CHINESE FAMILY LAW

By E. EL PARKER.

Can be obtained from KELLY & WALSH at Shanghai and Hongkong, at LARE, CRAWFORD & Co., Hongkong, and at the China Mail Offies.

SAILOR'S HOME.

NY Cast-of CLOTHES, BOOKS, OF

340

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

The above Time Table will be erristly

A Farzes will be thankfully resuired adhared to, except under unavoidable cir

at the Sailor's Homa, West Point,

Hongkong, July 26, 1887,

cumatates. In case of stress of westher, dus notice will be given of any skippages.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, July 21, 1888.

121

STEAMSHIP NATAL

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

CONSIGNEES of

from London,

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, July 2, 1888.

Insurances.

1996

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.

THE Undersigned, AGENTS of the above

against FIRE "át Current Rates.

GILMAN: & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1832,

THE LONDON ASSURANCE.

INCONFORATED ET ROTAL CHARTER OF His Majesty King Georgs The First, A. D. 1720.

THE Undersigned having been appointed

Agents for the above Corporation are

-ex Steamship fuadalquiver, and from Harro, or Staatnabip Fille de Bitenos Prepared to grant Insurances as follows — Ayres and Guadalquiser, in connection

with the above Steamer, are hereby in

Marine Department,

Policies at current rates, payable either formed that their Goods with the exception here, in London, or at the principal Perta

of Treasury and Valuables are being landed af India, China and Australia.

and stored at their risk at the Company's

Godowns, whence

izmmediately after

may be obtained Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless is received from the Consignees .m. TO-DAY (Tuesday), the 17th Tasting it to

ba lauded here,

countersigned by

Bills of

the Undersi villa

Goods remaining unclaimed after Tres

the 24th Itetant, at Noou, will be subject to 5900

and landing charges af one cont per paskot per diem.

All Claims anust be sent in to me on or

Fire Department,

Policies issued for long or short període at ⚫urrent ratas.

Life: Department

Policies Issued for suins not, exceeding

| £8,000 at reduced retas.

HOLLIDAY, WIBE & Gi Hongkong, July 25, 1879,--

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COM-

PANY.

bafors THURSDAY, the 26th July, or the TAE Undersigned, Aaraty for the above

will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE of Qurrent Rates.

NORTON & Co,

“Agents

1940

Hongkong, July 17, 1888.

G. DE CHAMPEA UX,

4

1100

Hongkong, July 15, 1887.