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The China Mail.

Vo XLIV. No. 1779.

AGENTS FOR THE QHINA MAIL.

LONDON-FALGAR, 11 & 12, Clement's Kusue; Lombard Strect, E. C. GRE Sreezt & Do., 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Goron, Ludgate fires, E.O. BATES HANDY & CO., 37, Walbrook, E.C. SAMBEL DRAGON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street, W. M. WIL, 151, Cannon Street, E.C.

PARIS AND EUROPE:-AMEDEI PANCE Co. 36, Rue Lafayette, Paris. NEW YORK ANDREW WIND, 21, Park

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號十三月七年八十八百八千一英

Intimations.

Mr. H. F. Hayllar,

RCHITECT AND CIVIL

ENGINEER,

1093

No. 9, QUREN'S ROAD, near Tod House Street. Hongkong, Jaly 3, 1888. HONGKONG ICE COMPANY,

LIMITED

TN accordance with the Provisions of No.

General Manngors have This Day declared 104 of the Articles of Association, the

on INTERIM DIVIDEND, for the Half-

Established

February,

HONGKONG, MONDAY, JULY 30, 1888.

Business Notices.

LANE CRAWFORD & C

GAVE JUST RECEIVED NEW CONSIGNMENTS OF

PIANOS

from Europe, and are offering them at. VERY MODERAIE TRICY. IANOS from BROADWOOD & SONS, COLLAND & COLLARD, BECHSTER, CHAPFELL

NEW MUSIC is received regularly.

PIANO Co., and HAAKE.

THEY HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A FULL STOCK "OF

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1840.

Intimations.

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

Address,

'A. B. C.,

Care of China Mail OFFICE. Hongkong, July 16, 1885,

1189

HONGKONG, DANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

CON:-W. M. SMITH & Co., Tar year onded 30th ultimo of 7 PER CENT. Or fram CuessE & BLACKWELL, and other Boat Supplier-thieso are received nonikly MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in

SAN FRANCI800 and American Porte

generally-BUAN & BLACK, San Fran čirco. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & Coron, Mel- baurna and Bydney.

APOTECARIES Co., Colombo. SINGAPORE, STRAITS, & SAYLE & Square, Singapore. O, HEINZEN Co. & Co., Mamio. OHINA:Maçao, F. A. DE CRUZ. So

Low, QUELON & Co. Amoy, N. MOALLE Foochow man & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALAH. Yokohama, LANE, Chaw- rond & Co., and Kelay & Co.

Banks.

NOTICE.

RULES OF THE HONGKONG

SAVINGS BANK

1.The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong. Business hours on wosk days, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10 -to 1, 2.—Soms less than $1. or more than $200 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than $2,500 in any one year. 3.--Depositors in the Savings Bank having

$100 or more at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the and Shanghai Banking Oor- Haugkong poration on fired deposit for 12 months at 5 per cent, per annum interest. 4-Interest at the rate of 34 por cost. par

aanam will be allowed to depositors on their daily balances. 6.-Each Depositor will be supplied gratia with Pass Book which must be

pec- conted with each payment or with- drawal. Depositors must not make any entries themselves in their Fass Books but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and begin- ning of July. การ

6.- Correspondence as to the business of the Bank it marked On Hongkong Savings Bank Business is forwarded free by the various British Foat Off in Hongkong and Chins. 7.-Withdrawals may be made on demand,

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

For the

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BARKING

CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

754

Hongkong, September 1, 1885.

** HONGKONG & ABANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAFTTAL ̧. •-• ••

...$7,500,000

RESERVA FOND...$3,000,000

1

81.75 per Share

DIVIDEND WARRANTS, payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAY BANKING CO- XPRATION, will be issued to Shareholders on the Register on 1st Proximo,

will be CLOSED from the 23rd Instant to The Transfor BOOKS of the Company the 1st Proximo, both days inclusive.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managere. Hongkong, July 18, 1888.

1200

· MOORE'S GOGO SHAMPOO

WASH

THES WACH HAS PROVED ITSELF TO BE THE BEST PREPARATION EVER PRE- SENTED TO THE POOZIC

Gogo Rout. The natives of the Phi-

THE Bases of this compound is made of lippias falands never use anything else for washing their hair; you neverses than buld, and it is quite common to soo the females with hair from 5 to 6 feet long. By using this SHAMPOO WASH so directed.

you will never be baid. The Proprietar offers the Wash to the public, being entirely con- fident that by its restorative propertice it will surely surest decaying hair, completely eases of the scalp; it does not contain eradicate scurf, dandruff, and cure all dis- cases of

ain any poisonous droge, but, by its cooling proper fica allays the itching and favor of thoscalp.

Mr. Mooxx has succorded in being able to put this Wash up in bottles without al- lowing it to ferment, and he will guarantes it to keep any length of time in any climate.

CAMPBELL, MOORE & Co., Tau.,

Under Hongkong Hotel. Hongkong, May 17, 1888,

DENTISTRY.

FIRST CLASS WORKMANSHIP,

MODERATE FEES.

MR. WONG TAI-FONG,

Surgeon Dentist,

810

Rod are always guaranteed frosh.

•New Season's ISIGNY BUTTER junt arrived. L. C. &Co, would also daw attention to their STOCKS of CROCKERY and GLASSWARE, IRONMONGERY and HOUSE FITTINGS, KEROSENE LAMPS in large variety, NON PAREIL OIL 150 test, KITCHEN UTENSILS, STOVES and RANGES.

Genilemen's Outfitting:-HATS, BOOTS, TENNIS SHOES, UMBRELLAS, RAIN COATS, &, &c.

BEDSTEADS, COTS, PERAMBULATORS, CURTAINS, CARPETS, and

SUIPCHANDLERY STORES of every description.

TAPESTRIES.

Special Agents for INTERNATIONAL ANTIFOULING COMPOSITION.

WINES AND SPIRITS.

CHAMPAGNE :-Avala & Co.

SHERRIES:-Saccone's, and other BLANDA,

CLARETS in variety: Breakfast to after Dinner.

PORTS of various BRANDS.

BRANDY :——EXUAY'S, HENNESHY'S, Covovoterma's, and 1848,

CELEBRATED BRAND in quare bottles, TEACHER'S BRISLAND CREAM, DUNVILLE'S IBISU, WHISKY:--QAULTON 11 years old, NAPIER JOHNSTONE'S well-known and justly STONEWALL BRAND OF AMERICAN

B

GINOLD Tox and Geneva, Rux, Liqueurs, and BITTERS, ALE & STOUT:-BULL Dod BRAND,

AMERICAN & GERMAN BEERS.

WUITBREAD'S DRAUGHT STOUT & BAS"-DRAÜGHT ALE. And, a Larga Assortment of FANOY GOODS. Hongkong, July 20, 1838.

J. MARINBURK,

COLLEGE CHAMBERS,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

IBE Forty-fourth Ordinary Half Yearly

the Company will be held at the Orcs of the Company, No. 7, Queen's Road Central, on FRIDAY, the 3rd August, at 12 'Clock (noon); for the purpose of with

of receiving Report of the Directors, Statement of Accounts, declaringa Dividend, uulleeting Directora and Auditors./

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The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will bo CLOSED from 21st Jnstant to 3rd August, inclusive...

By Order of the Board of Directors.

T. ARNOLD,

Hongkong, July 14, 1988.

NOTICE.

Secretary.

1174

日二十月六年子卤

To Let.

TO LET.

FURNISHED HOUSE-At MACAO, on the PRAIA GRANDE, containing Doo Strand Room, BED Roo, DINING Room, and a BILLIARD ROOM with a Fine AMERICAN CARDOM TABLE complete, and necary Out-Houses and a small Garden on the roar."

For Particular, apply to

MINAM, On CASSAM MOOSA,

F. de S. Lourenço, Macup

1260

20th July, 18889

TO LET.

DOOMS in 'COLLZON CHANDERS,' ROOMS

GODOWN in ICE HOUSE LANE, lately accupied by MesSTS, BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, from the Jut August.

Apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, July 19, 1898.

504

TO BE LET.

FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED.

FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE.

ΟΣ

A SIX-ROOMED HOUSE, in RICHMOND TERRACE.

PRICE, $2 PER MONTH.

Shipping

Steamers.

THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW AND BANGKOK.

The Company's Steamer Devartonyse,

Captain P. I. Lorr, will be despatched for the above Porta on WEDNESDAY, the 1st of August, at Noon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to.

FUEN TAT HONG, Agents. Bengkong, July 28, 1868.

FOR KOBE (DIRECT) AND YOKOHAMA.

above Ports,

The British Steamer

Delconyn,

1267

Captain ExINS, will have &quick despatch for the

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Agenta Hangkong, July 26, 1888..

1240

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

Both HOUSES have convenient Out. FOR FORT DARWIN, SYDNEY AND Odloes and good Servants' Quarters.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOOK COMPANY, LIMITED.

CHIPMASTERS and ENGINEERS are

The TERRACE has for some months past respectfully informed that, if upon been one of the healtaicat places of resid their arrival in this Harbour, NONE ofco in the Colony. the Company's FOREMEN should be at band, Ordows for REPAIRS if out to the HEAD OFFICE, No, 14, Praya Contral, will 1214 receive prompt

attention.

EGS to inform the Public that he has made GREAT

REDUCTIONS IN PRICES

OF FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERING

IN LATEST DESIGNS.

All the Work is made under My Supervision and I use the best Coverings, Plushes and Materials. Guaranted all the Work of best Workmanship.

Hongkong, May 22, 1888.

NEW

TALL SILK HATS

I

DRAB FELT HATU

BLAUE, BROWN, DRAB and

(FORSERY STORY APPRENTICE AND LAT TERLY ÁRSISTANT TO DR. ROGELS,). AT the urgent request of bis European

and American patients und friends, TWEED has TAKEN THE OFFICE formerly oc- cupied by Dr. Rovers,

No. 2, DUDDELL STREET,

CONSULTATION FREE.

Discount to missionarios and families.

Sole Address

2, DUDDELL STREET, (Next to the Now Oriental Bank) Hongkong, January 18, 1885,

NOTICE.

G6

RESERVE LIABILITY OF PEC-87,000,000 THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

PRIETORS,... bukik

COUNT OF DIRECTO as, Chairman-Hon. JOHN BELL IRVING, Deputy Chairman-W. H. Foanes, Exq. 0. D. BerroMLEY, 8. C. Monaster,

W. G. BRODIZ, Esq.

II. L DALRYMPLE,

Fon

B. LAYTON, Esq. Hon. A. P. McKWEN

Eaq.

J. S. Moses, Esq.

L. PORNNECKER, Kay.

N. A. SIERS, Leq. E. A. Buzostox, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER. Hongkong......Thomas Jaunson, Esq. MANAGER.

Shangha...EWEN CAMELON, Esq. LONDON BANKEES.-London and County. Bank

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED.

ON Current Deposit Account at the rate

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

On Fized Deposits:-

For 3 months, 3 per cent, per annum,

5 per cent.

u. 6 中 4 per cent.n

12

LOGAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

H

COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE CERTIFICATE No. 1374, dated 4516/4526 in this Company, standing in the Name of Mr. GEORGE LEWIS of Shang- hal, has beau LOST, and if at the expira tion of One month from the dato heroof the above document be not forthcoming another CERTIFICATE will be issuan by the Company and thereafter no other will be acknow- lodged.

Dated 21st July, 1888,

1222

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,

Secretary.

CHAS. J. GAUPP & Co., Chronometer, Watch & Clock Makers, Jewellers, Gold & Silversmiths, NAUTICAL, SOIENTIFIC AND

METEOROLOGICAL

INSTRUMENTS.

VOIGTLANDER'S CELUNRATED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES. Krents's LIQUID AND OTHER Comrasse. ADMIRALTY & IMBAY CHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS..

GREY HARD Per HATS. Texas and other Sorr Fears, and Cars in now abanse STRAW and PI HAN SILK UMBRELLAS, from $5, over 100 to chane from. WALKING STICKS, a very

large assortanent. WATERPROOF COATS, LEG GINGS and QHAIR APEONS. TRAVELLING RUGS & SOOTCHI

MANTR

Oven Courtsus, light and

heavy.

COATINGS, Ulster OVER

Tweeda

GOODS.

Fine Black DIAGONAL'Ami, COABAOLEW for Dress Suits.

DIAGONAL

Black, Blue & Brown Fancy

т Check COATINGS. Fancy and Check TWELD

SUITINGS. TROJSERINGS, in a gront variety of Biripos, Chocks,

CRICKETING FLANNELS, in

Chucks, Stripes & Plain. French Printed SHTETINOS. Unskrinkabla FLANNEL

"SKIRTINGA.

Winter, Medium and Sum- mer UNDER VESTS and PANTE.

Bolid LEATHER PORTMAN-

TEAUS.

OVERLAND TRUNKS, GLAD- STONE BACA, and a variety of TRAVELLING CASES, all

ZA

SIL HOSE, Black, Navy

and Colours. Lamb's Wool, Merino and

Lisle Thread -HOSE. White DRESS SHIRTS, Lacing & E, S. Boors and

SHOZK SHOOTING Boots, RUBBER

Boors.

Patent Leather Boors and

SHOLA

DANCING PUMPS, all eizes. READY-MADE ULSTERS IN Large Stock of SCARES, TIES, HANDKERCHIE, BRACES.

STOCK.

ROBT. LANG & Co.

Hongkong, February 21, 1888

STAG HOTEL,

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG.

285

J. COOK, Proprietor. THE HOTEL 18 CENTRALLY SITUATED AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES' WALK FROM

TIE. PRINCIPAL LANDING PLACES, GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR VISITORS. CHARGES MODERATE.

WELL

FIFFIN at 1 o'Clock. DINNER at 7.39. VENTILATED BIBLIARD ROOM. TIFFIN 50 CENTS. DINNER 75 CENTS. WIKES, SPIRITS and Matr Lagcors of the VERY BEST QUALITY ONLY. Hongkong, April 1, 1867.

Victoria

THIS

Hotel,

Praza and Quen's Road Central, Hongkong.

607

THIS Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, aitusted in one of the most central and airy positions in the Colony and commanding a splendid view of alwest the entire harbour and within five minutes' walk of the principal Government Offices (including the Post Office), Banks, &e has recently been much en- larged and improved and is now on of the principal Horata in the place. The ROOMS

and handsome manner, cuited to the requirements of the Far East. 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 spacious,

large DINING HI

are

Gredite granted on approved Securities. Christofle & Co.'s ELECTRO-PLATED WARD. The Ardous, well ventilated and have just beon refurnished in & most

and every description of Ranking and Frohange business transacted.

Drafts granted on London, and the shtaf Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan T. JAOKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, April 25, 1888,

Intimations.

English Solven & Ezzorno-PLATED Ware.

GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY

in

great variety. DIAMOND S

-OR AND ->

DIAMOND JEWELLERY,

A Splendid Collection of the Latest LONDON PATTERNS, at very moderate pričel 742

HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY,

THE

869

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

TOTICE is hereby given that all VBYELS

CHARGING BOMBAY COT

TON and COTTON YARN at the Kow- LOON WHARVES will have FREE STORAGE for 14 days from arrival, after which e Bent of 3 CENTS par balo por month will be Charged.

ISAAC HUGHES,

Secretary- Hongkong, November 7, 1887, 2148

RAMBLE THROUGH SOUTHERN FORMOSA-By Mr. G. TAYLOR" This Artiole, which has been reprinted from the China Review, contains one of the best Sketches of Formosan Life yet written.

A few roughly executed Woodcats are Included in the pamphlet.

May be had-Price, $1-at Mears. LANE. CRAWFORD & Co.'s, and Messrs. KELLY & WAWH, LUNITED, Hongkong; who, Me, N. Moazz, Amey.

Hongkong, March 3, 1888,

LIMITED.

TEE Public are respectfully informed that the PEAK THAMWAY WAS OPENED for PUBLIC TRAFFIC en WED- NESDAY, 30th May.

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

aud Smoking Rooms,

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

Hongkong, September 16, 1885,

Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,

Proprietors.

W. POWELL & Co.

GENTLEMEN'S OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT. JUST RECEIVED

EW BOOTS SHOES.

The CARS RUN as follows between ST. NUTS AND SE

JOHN'S PLACE and VICTORIA GAP |--

13

2 p..

#t

B

E

A

8 to 10 am every quarter of an hour.

half hour. quarter of an hour. SUNDAYS.

past 12 to past one every quarter of an hour, and from 4 to 8 p.m. every quarter

of an hour.

Single Tickets may be obtained in the Cars,

GENTLEMEN are requested NOT TO AMOKE in the Middlo Compartment

Tickets for 30 trips ap and 30 trips down,A First-class, at $13.00; and Tickets for six trips up and six trips down, at 92.50; Five-Cent Coupons and REDUCED TICKETS may be obtained at the Office of the GENERAL

MANADEEN.

MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co, Gaural Hahayers Vironiz EXORANGE,

́50 & 52, Queen's Road,

363

· Hongkong, 28th July, 1835, · 1204

BOATING SHOES.

PATENT LEATHER and DRESS SHOES, CANVAS and BUBER SHOES, GOLVAMES and Legungs.

BAIK COLTS and UMBRELLAS. White & Colour POCKET HANDKERCHIEYS,

VICTORIA EXURANGE, July 10, 1888.

NOW READY.

THE REVENUE OF CHINA.

SERIES OF ARTICLES. Reprinted from 'The China Mall,”

WITH AN AFFENDIX. THIS PAMPHLET is Now Ready,

Tad may be had at the

OFFICE or is PAPER, Mesare. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co'z Menate, KILL & WALSH', And Mr. W. BBSWEE'S, Price

* 50 Cents,

1612

SILK, COTTON and LISLE THUKAU Socks. Gauze & Suomor MERINO VESTS & PANTA. Natural Summar Woos VisÈS & PARTS. BATHING SUTTS and DRAWERS. DRESS and MILITARY SHILTS. CREFE FLANNEL SHIRTS, Black and Colour FELT HATS. New Ghapes in Corans and Tras.

W. POWELL & Co.

BACK VOLUMES OF THE

1144

'CHINA REVIEW

may be had by applying at THIS OFFICK

BALL PROGRAMMES FOR SALE. ID DIW SHADES AND PATTERNS,

'CHINA. “MAIL' OFFICE, 4, WYNDHAM SIRSIZE,

In the Event of Complaints being found necessary, Communication with the Under- eignod is roquestod, when immediate stopa will be taken to rectify the cause of dis- satisfaction.

D, GILLIES,

Bieretary.

T$58

Tho Houses are comfortable and cool in Summer.

Hongkong, Auraot 25, 1885.

Peninsular & Oriental SteamT

Navigation Company.

NEW AND ACCELERATED DIRECT SERVICE

TO

LONDON VIA MARSEILLES TROM

ON

JAPAN AND CHINA.

the 19th May, at Noon, and ronr. NIGHTLY thereafter, until further Notice; the Company will maintain a DIRECT SERVICE between HONG- KONG and LONDON, VIA MAR Į SKILLES.

This improved service will abolish all Transhipments, anditis intended thạt it shall maintain a high reputation for quick tranail, careful delivery of cargo, and for passenger accommolation and cuisine.

Apply to

Mr. JOHN WILLMOTT,

Hongkong Diapersary. Hongkong, July 2, 1888.

Notice of Firm.

NOTICE.

3004

HAVE This Day ESTABLEBEED BIVSREF in this Colony as a CIVIL ENGINEER, ARCHITECT and SURVEYOR.

A. DENISON, A.. Inst., OR, 61, Queen's Raid Contral,

1002

Hongkong, July 2, 1888,

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR FOOCHOW (DIRECT.)

The Steamship

Preponitis, Capt. HENSLEY, will be despatched for the above

Port on TUESDAY, the 31st Instant, at Daylight.

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

GILMAN & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, July 27, 1889.

1252 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGA- SAKI AND KOBE (Passing through the INLAND SEL.)

Tho P. & D. BN. Doa

Steamship

The attention of passengers in specially

saloon accommodation and attendance. called to the greatly improved Second-

E. L. WOODIN,

Superintendent. Hongkong, May 8, 1698. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING places on TUESDAY, 31st Inst., at Day-

light. CORPORATION.

704

Bokhara

MELBOURNE.

The Co.'s Steamship

Changsha, WILLIAMS, CoLandet, will be despatched as above un THURSDAY, the 2nd August, st. 4 p.m..

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamor. First-olaze Saloon and Cibing aro situated forward of the Engines Second Class Passengers are berthed in the Poop A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions during tha entire voyage. A daly qualified Surgeon is Carried.

For Freight or Pasengo, apply to

RUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.

Hongkong, July 23, 1888.

1231

NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED, FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMARANG AND SOURABAYA.

The Co.'s Steamship

Bornce,

Captain WILKENS, will be despatched as abovo on

or about the 3rd August.

For Freight or Passage, apply to.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agenta.

1253 Hongkong, July 27, 1888.

FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE AND HAMBURG, VIA SUEZ CANAL. (Taking Cargo at through rutes to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAÑI, ROTTER- DAM, LONDON, LIVERPOOL

BREMEN.)

The Steamship

Daphne,

Captain J. Voss, will be despatchod for the above

Porta on MONDAY, the 6th August, at 10 am.

For Freight or Faamage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents.

will Icave for the above

E. L. WOODIN, '

Superintendent. Hongkong, July 17, 1888.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

Hongkong, July 25, 1883.

1195

LIMITED.

.&O. S. N. Cue Oles

dinary Half Yearly MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkongy on SATURDAY, the Twenty-fifth day of August, at Twolve o'clock, Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Dourt of Directors, together with a State. BOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCBOW. inent of Accounts to 30th June, 1888, By Ordor of the Court of Directore,

The Co's Steamship

Namen,

T. JACKSON,

Captain Pocock, will be Chief Manager,

despatched for the above Porta on TUESDAY, the 31st Instani, at 1248 Noon. Hongkong, July 27, 1888.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANKING CORPORATION,

NOTICE is hereby given that the REGISTERS of SHARES of the IN

CORPORATION will be CLOSED from the 11th (SATURDAY) to the 25th day of August next (both daya inclusive), during which period no Transfer of Shares can be regis fered.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, July 27, 1888.

THE

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

STAMESE

1249

BARQUE

YOUNG SIAM,

For Particulara, apply to

HOP HING HONG, Hongkong, July 20, 1888. FOR SALE.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, July 28, 1888.

STEAM TO

1205

BOMBAY VIA STRAITS,

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

Steamiship

Thibet

will luavo for the abov

places ou TUESDAY, 31st July, at Noon.

E. L WOODIN,

Superintendent.

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

Hongkong, July 20, 1888.

1242

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR CHEFOO AND TIENTSIN, FIA SWATOW,

The Co.'s Steamship

Kiconguany, Ciptain SELLA, will despatched as above on

1244 | TUESDAY, the Slet Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, July 25, 1888. :

&

Co.'a

ULES MUM M

CHAMPAGNE, Quarts.$20 per Case of 1 doz. Pinta.............821 v

1 IT Dobos Frères & de Gernon & Co.'s

BORDEAUX CLARETS AND

WHITE WINES. Baxter's Celebrated 'Barley Brce'

WHISKY, 74 per Caso of 1.do. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 1854,

1187

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,

THE Cudesigned, As of the above Company, are authorized to Insure sysinat FIRE at Carrent Rates -

GILMAN & Ca Hongkong, Jangery 1, 1882,

be

1240

INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA..

The Co.'s Steamship

Faisang, PAL Captain Jackson, will be despatched as above on

on FRIDAY, the 3rd of August, at 3 p.m.

This Steamer has superior First-class Accommodation, specially constructed to meet the requirements of tropical climates.

Fer Freight or Pazzage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & C

General Managers, Hongkong, July 28, 1808.

1238

Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The AA 1 Britisk Barque

E. J. Spence,

1243

Gm, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, July 2; 1888.

1005

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The 33 4.1.1. Amer. Burquo. Electra,

Jones, Macter, will load hero for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, July 2, 1885,

Insurances.

1006

THE LONDON ASSURANCE.

IncorporateD BY KOYAL CHARTER OF His Majesty King George The First, 4. D. 1720,

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THE Undersigned having been appointed Agenta for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows --

Marine Department..

Policies at current rates, payable either bero, in Indon; or at the principal Porta of India, China and Australia.

Fire Department. Policies issued for long or short periods at urrent rates.

Life Department.

Policies issued for sums not exceeding £5,000 at reduced retos..

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, July 25, 1879.

QUEEN FIBE INSURANCE COM. PANY.

Company, and prepared in ACCEPT THE Undecaigned, Aosure for the above RISKS against FIRE at Current Rates.

NORTON & Co.,

Ajents,

1340

Hongkong, July 15, 1967,