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The China Mails

VOL. XLIV. No. 8093,

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAI

LONDON: F. AAB, 11 & 12, Clement'a Lane, Lombard Street, E. 0. GEORGE Seiler & Co., 30, Cornill. GOLDON & Gown, Laulgate Circus, E. C. BATHS HENDT & Co., 37, Walbrook, E.C. SAMOHL DRAGON & Co., 150 & 154, Tradenhall Stover. W. M.WIS, 101, Lannon Street, E.C. PARIS AND EUROPEAMED PRINCE

& On, 30. Rue Lafayette, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDA WIND, 21, Park

Rots.

AINGAPORE,

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally :-BEAN & BLACK, Sex Fran- cisco AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND:Connor & Gorer, Mel bourne and Sydney. CEYLON-W. M. STH & Co., THE

APOTHECARIES Co., Colombu. NGAPORE, STRAITS, &o.:-SAYLE & Co., Square, Singapori. 0. Henson & On., Manila. OHINA-Macao, F. A. DE ORUZ. Sung- tore, Quezon & Cn. Amoy, N. MOALLE. Pochoir, HBDOR & On. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KRULY & WALSH. Yohama, Lass, CRAW. BORD & Co., and KELLY & Co.

Banks.

BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

Party CAPITAL,..

RESERVE FUND... Rewenye LAVILITY OF Puo-

AIRTONA,

850,00 $4,000,000

$7,500,000

Jouke or DikECTORA, Chairman--Hon. JOHN BELI-IRVING.

Deputy Chairmani-W. II. FORRES, Bag,

O. D. BOTTOMLEY, S. C. MICHAELNÉN,

Esq.

H. L. DIRTYII,

Esq.

KA11.

J. S. Mosra, Esq.

W. BRODIE, ESQ.

L. POZANECKEa, Esq.

N. A. SIEDS. Esq.

J. F. HOLLIDAY. Haq. Bon. B. LATTON,

E A. SO1OMOz, Haq,

OGE MANAGER. Hongkong......Thomas Laukman, hug.

MANAGER.

Shanghai,...Ewes Cameron, Haq- Lawson Birrers. —- London

Comunty

Bath

HONGKONG.

LaxentST ALLOWED.

22

N Currant Deposit Account at the mate

ON

號十月二十年八十八百八千---英

Intimations.

THE KOWLOON HOTEL,

THE KOWLOON HOTEL will be OPENED to the PUBLIC on and sflor WEDNESDAY, the 19th Instant, on which date all Vrons will be made cordi- elly welcome as Guzets.

да

WINES and SPIRITS of the best quality only kept

TWO First-class ENGLISH, and ONE TW TENNIS LAWN, AMERICAN BILLIARD TAULES, slau a

The HOTEL is situated about five minutes' walk from thy landing,

Arrangements have been made with the

Proprietor of the stealth Morning leaving Kowloon at Midnight, Star to run Special Night Trips, last boat

Faros 10 Cesta cach way.

J. C. L ROVCA, Мепанет Kongkong. December 8, 1888.

2067

THE KOWLOON HOTEL.

CITUATED on GARDEN LOT, No, 15,

SIMON ROAD, KOWLOON, five minutes' walk from the landing.

WINES and SPIRITS of the best quality only kept

TWO First-class ENOLIA and ONE AMERICAN BILLIARD TABLES, also a TENNIS LAWN.

Arrangements have been made with the Proprietor of the stenm-launch Morning Star to run Special Night Trips, last boat leaving Kowloon at Midnight.

Farce 10 Couls cach way,

J. C. L ROUCH, Manager.

Hongkong, December 8, 1888.

2068

RAMBLE THROUGH SOUTHERN

A FORMOSA-By Mr. 9. TAYLOR

This Article, which has been reprinted from the China Heview, contains one of the best Sketches of Formosan Life yet writton.

A few roughly-executed Woodents are included in the pamphlet.

May be bad Prico, $1-nt Messra, Lane, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, and Messra. KELLY &

Established

February, 1845.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1888.

Business Notices.

INE CRAWFORD & C

LA FORD & OF

HAVE RECEIVED THEIR FIRST SHIPMENTS OF

Christmas Delicacies.

}

NEW SEASON's PUDDING FRUITS in bulk. JULTANA and PUDDING RAISINS, ZANTE CURRANTS, PELLS, &c.

SMYRNA TIGS.

'SHELL ALMONDS, BRAZIL AND BARCELONA NUTS, PRIME RIPE STILTON CREESE in jars. CANADIAN, EDAM, ROCHFORT, GORGONZOLA ANĎ STILTON CHEESE.

CONFECTIONERY.

FONDANTS, DRAGEES, FRUIT PATES, PASTILLES, NOUGATIN) S,

LEGUMES, &c., de.

CHOCOLATE CREAM S. BUTTER Score, COCONUT ICE, Eventos Torres, LEMON Torres, Turkish Delicar.

COSAQUES AND BONBONS.

Hengkong, November 24, 1889.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

1979

W. POWELL & Co.

---*

EX STEAM-RIPS GLÈNÁRTNEY AND CLYDE.

PHOTO FRAMES.

EW DRESS MATERIALS.

NEL PORNO MATS COSTUMER.

NEW TRIMMED and Unimed HAT. BALL DRESS SETS.

Sizy, Kib and SunDe Groves. Coiners and CHILDREN'S STAY BANDS.

Sec..

FANCY BRONZH WARK. FUR COLLARS, TIES and SETS. UISTERS and JACKETS. CARDIGAN JACKETS and VISTA, FOOT-BALL and POLO JERSEYS.

&c.

Toys! Toys!! Toys!!!

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, November 26, 1568.

NEW

FALL SILK HATS.

WALSH, LAZTED, Hongkong; also, Mr. N.T MOALLE, Amoy.

Hongkong, March 3, 1888.

369

t! DRA Frur BATS. BLACK, BROWN, DEAB and GREY HARD FELT HATS. THRAL SOd other

other SOPT FELTY.

DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, Twres Hats and Cars in

of 3 per cent. por antiam on the daily BE

balance.

On Fired Bagusits

For mools, por muti. pur sanum,

'f

.. 12

4 per cent.

IP

ǎ per cent.

LOBAL BILLS DIS00UNTED,

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

Drafts grautod on London, and the chief Caminercial pisosa in Europa, India, Australia. Ameries, China and Japan,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, Soptember 4, 1288.

363

NOTIOE.

LIMITED.

EG to announce to the Medical pro- fession, and to the European and Chinase Community of Hongkong, that the

DISPENSING DEPARTMENT

TuS

08

THEIR BUSINESS

IR

NOW OPEN.

DEPARTMENT, being considered of the FIRST IMPORTANCE, in entirely under the control of fully qualified and experienced EURO. PEAN ASSISTANTS,

ULES OF THE HONGKONG THE DRUGS used in preparing prescrip R

SAVINGS' BANK.

tioas

of the BEST and PUREST QUALITY obtainable.

1.The businoas of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanga Banking Corporation, on their proval in Hongkong Business hours on Wook-days, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10

to L

4.---Suma less than 81, or more than $250 At one time will not be received Na depositor may deposit more than $2,500 in any one year.

3. —Dupositors in the Savings' Bank having

$100 or more at their credit may at their option transfer the sains to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor- poration on fixed deposit for 12 months at 5 per cent. per annum interest.

ara

THE ENTIRE

CHEMICALS,

STOCK

OF

DRUGS, and

KAVE BEEN

MEDICINES,

PREPARED AND SELECTED by

Dakin Bros. of London,

A HIEM

4.-Interest at the rate of 3 per cent. per ESTABLISHED, AND. WHOSE NAME

annum will be allowed to depositors on their daily B-Dachly balances

Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pas-Book which must be pre- with each payment or with-

entries themselves in their Pass- Bonite but should send them to be sritten up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January begin- ning of July. 6.--Correspondanos as to the business of

htedDepositors must not make

And

the Bank if marked On Hongkong Javings Bank Business in forwarded tres by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and China 7.-Withdrawals may be made on dousand, but the personal attendance of the depositor or his duly appointed agent, and the production of his Pass-Book

I

are nectary.

*

For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION,

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Rongkong, September 1, 1886,

Notice of Firm.

CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE

754

has been

A Quarantes, for nearly Three quartero of a century.

22 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL Hongkong, December 1, 1888.

2022

THE EAST BORNEO PLANTING

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA.

ORDINARY General MEETING of

the above-named Company will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL on WEDNESDAY, the 10th Instant, at 4 p.m., when the sub- joined Resolution which was passed at General Mooting of the Company held This Day, will be submitted for Confirmation as

Npecial Hesolution.

RESOLUTION.

the

new chapes. STRAW and FITH HATS, SELE UMBRELLAS, from $5, over 10 to choose from. WALKING STICKS, & very

large assortment. WATERPROOF COATS, LEG 01568 and CRA: Arnoss. TRAVELLING Ruas & Scoren

MANTE

OVEL COATINGS, light and

heavy. OVEE

Coartres, Ulster

Tweeds.

W. POWELL & Co.

DS.

Fino Black Dagonal and;

Coax new for Dress Suite. TEAGA. Black, Blue & Brown Fancy and Check DIAGONAL CONTINGS

Fancy and Check Tween

SUITINO3. TROUSERINOS in

great variety of Stripes, Checks,

10

5

ORIORETING FLANNELS, in Checks, Stripes & Plain. French Printed SHIRTINGS. Unshrinkable FLANNEL

SUIRTINGS. Winter, Medium and Sam- ver UNDER VESTS and FASTS.

1902

Solid Learner PoRTMAN-

OVERLAND TRUNKS, GLAD- STONE BACK, and a variety of TRAVELLING Cases, all Bizes SULA-Hosu, Black, Navy

and Colours Lamb's Wool Merino and

Lisle Thread -Hoss. White Dress Sulers, Lacing &

S. Boors and

Skops. SHOOTING 6078, RUDBER

BOOTя.

Patent Leather Boors sud

SHOES.

DANCING POMPS, all sizes. READY-MADE ULSTERS IN Large Stook of SCARFS, TIES,

STOCK.

HANDEELOHIEFS, BRACTE

ROBT, LANG & Co.

Hongkong, February 21, 1888

Vi

toria

Hotel,

Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

285

THIS Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most central and airy positions in the Colony and commanding a splendid view of nimos: the entire harbour and within ve minutes' walk of the principal Government Offices (including the Post Office), Banka, &o, has recently been much en- larged and improved and is now ONE of the principal Hotels in the place. The ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated and have just been refurnished in a most comfortable and handsome mannor, quited to the requirements of the Far East. The Accommodation and Service of every kind will be found to he of the best description, An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spacious,

Large DINING HAL

Tho HOTEL also contains handsome and comfortabla Roception, READING, BILLIARD

BIT SMOKING ROOMS.

Tao HOTEL is unsurpasal for confort, cuuvanience and quick service. Continental languages are epoken"

Hongkong, September 10, 1885.

Intimations.

Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,

Proprietors.

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

INSTRUMENTS.

VOIDYLANDER'S CELEBRATED BINOCULARS and TELESCOPES. Rrican's LiquiD AND OTHEE Compasste, ADMIRALTY & IMRAY CHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS.

English SILVER & ELEUTEG-Plated Ware Christole & Co.'s EZZUTRO-PLATED WARE, GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY in great variety. DIAMOND S

DIAMOND JEWELLERY, A Splendid Collection of the Latest LONDON "PATTERNS, at very moderate prisus. 748

AND

THE HONGKONG HIGH-LEVEL TRAMWAYS COMPANY,

LIMITED.

That the Company do purchase for the sum of $25,000, selected block of 1,000 acres of land British North Borneo in the vicinity of the Con- pany's present land, and for that NOMICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. purpose and to provide for the dere lopment of the said, land, that the

THE Fourth Ordinary Geamal 'MEET. Capital of the Company be increased ING of SHAREHOLDERS in the by the issue of 1,000 Sharea at $50 above Company will be held in the BoNG. per share, of which 826 shall be paid KONG HOTEL on FRIDAY, the Sist In- up on allotment, 815 per share on atant, at 11 Clack forenoon, for tho the 1st March, 1889, and the balance purpose of receiving the Report of the at auch time as the Hoard shall do- General Managera, and Statement of termine.'

Accounts to the 30th November, 1888, and of declaring Dividend.

N.B.-On Coulimation of the above Re-

submitted to the Shareholders-

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company

Instant, both days inclusive.

Intimations.

BORNEO TIMBER.

1619

THE BRITISH BORNEO TRADING

AND PLANTING Co., Lab., are propared to SUPPLY New and Valuable TIMBERS for SHIF and HOUSE BUILDING, FURNITURE, WHARVES, &, in Round or Square Loga, Bosma, or Save to any speci fication. Small samples can be aoen at the | Office, where also Price List and Description can be obtained, and larger canrples at our Gedowns at East Point.

The above Company have arranged for regular Shipments to be made by the Provincia, Parana, and other largoSteamora, direct to this port.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, October 23, 1988.

B

1779

No. 7, WYNDHan Street. OARD AND RESIDENCE. FOR SINGLE GENTLEMEN,

A PRIVATE SITTING ROOM.

Mrs. KJELLER,

Proprietress. Hongkong, September 20, 1888.

1602

THE HONGKONG HIGH LEVEL THE

TRAMWAYS COMPANY,

LIMITED.

►

TIME TABLE (To take effect from 1st November.) WEEK DAYS.

The CARS RUN as follows between Sr.

HAVE This Day ResuMED CHARGE. solution the following proposal will be will be CLOSED from the 8th to the 21st JOHN'S PLACE and VICTORIA GAP :-

That the Now Shares be allotted amonget

W. H. RAY, Secretary,

2057

}

Hongkong, December 6, 1888.

COLLEGE OF MEDICINE FOR CHINESE.

ESIDENTS in the Colony would I materially aid the SKNATE of the COLLEGE by forwarding to the ALICE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

(1). Glass Jar (for mutsum purposes). (2). Instrated Papers and Books for the Student's Reading Room and Library.

Address to

JAMES CANTLIE, Hon. Sec. to the College.

Hongkong, August 7, 1888.

the Shareholders registered on the

Books of the Company on the 20th Desember, 1838, in the

of One Now to every proportion Shares and that as to fractional parts of any such New Shares which may scorus to

any allottees, the Directors shall invite Fablis Tender for the Shares composed of such fractional parts and Sell the same to the highest bidder, and any prolit

which may arise from such Sale shall be distributed in due proportion amongst the esveral allottees of such fractional parta.'

By Order of the Directors,

1317

H. SHEPPARD, Secretary. Hongkong, December §, 1883.

72035

MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, December 1, 1889,

NOTICE.

2018

JEYE'S SANITARY COMPOUNDS COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE

designed have This Day beon appointed BOLE AGENTS for the

Salg of these PERFECT DISINFECTANTE, and

8 to 10 am. every quarter of an hour, 12 p.14. 3117"

4.

H half hour.

quarter of an hour. THURSDAYS. NIGHT TRAMS at 10.46 and 11 p.m. SUNDAYS.

CHURCH TRAM at 10.40 1. 12 to 3 p.m. every half hour.

17

11 quarter of an hour.

Special CARS may be obtained on appli cation.

Single Tickets are sold in the Cara; Five-

are prepared to apply quantities to sait Cont Coupons and REDUCED TICKETS at the

Puxhasam, at Wholesale Prices, Extra Office of special terma for Shipping and large orders.

W. G. HUMPHREYS & Co, Benk Buildings. Bongkeng, October 1, 1888,

MADEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.,

General fanagers,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

1663

50 & 62, Queen's Road, Hongkong, November 6, 1888,

1800

日八初月一十年子戊

Business Notices.

THE HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY,

LIMIENTO ID.

Jaunay's Champagnes.

SNI

DE LA

AINAL

REINS

SEC, MEDIUM DRY AND AGLUCOSE.

4'doz. L-Pines $28.07

Lion Quarte, Jer. Pius Szo

$20,00 832,00

MEDIUM DRY $20.00 $29.00 82840

AnLUCOSE... $21.00 $23.00 $30.00

*HALL* & HOLTZ OPERA LTD

The

Hongkong, December 6, 1888.

Shipping.

Steamers.

COMPANY

Sole Agents for HONGKONG & CHINA,

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI

The Co.'s Steantship

Fukien, Captain Lewis, will be despatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 11th Instant, av Daylight,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managera. Hongkong, December 8, 1888. .2066

THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR HOIROW AND BANGKOK.

The Company's Steamer Chow Fa Captain F. W. FunLIPS, will be despatched for the above Ports on TUESDAY, the 11th Inst., at 8 a. m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

YUEN FAT HONG, Agents. Hongkong, December 8, 1888.

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

2002

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI AND TRIESTE, (Taking: Cargo at through rates to CAL- CUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF', RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS.)

The Co.'s Steamship

Berenice, Captain F. Eaoza, will be despatched as above

oa TUESDAY, the 11th of Docomber, ot Noon.

For further Particular, regarding Freight and Passage, apply to the Aussey of the Company, Prays Central.

O. BACHRACH,

Agent. Hongkong, December 1, 1888. 2013

STEAM TO STRAITS & BOMBAY.

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

Steamship

Venetia

will leave for the above plaçes on TUESDAY, 11th Inst., at Noon.

E. L. WOODIN,

Superintendent.

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

Hongkang, December 6, 1888.

2031

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

This Co.'s Steamship

Whumpor, HARRIS, Dommander, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 12th Instant, at 4 p.m.

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by

Shipping.

Steamers,

STEAM TO SHANGHAI

2043

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

Steamship.

Peshawar

will leave for the above

2010

place about 24 hours after her arrival with the outward English Mails.

EL. WOODIN,

Superintendent. P. & O. 8. N. Co.'n Office;

Hongkong, November 30, 1888.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Co.'s Steamship

Ajax, Captain RILEY, will be despatched as above on

PRICE, $2 PER MONTH.

Auctions.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

TH

No. 529.

THE following Partionlars of SALE of OROWN LAND by PUALIO AUCTION, to bo hold on the Spot, on TUESDAY, the 11th day of Decomber, 1888, at 3 p., are published for general information."

By Command,

ARATHOON SETH, for the Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,

Hongkong, 1st December. 1888. 2031

Particulars of the Lotting by Public Auction Sale, in be laid on Tursway, the 11th day of Dornber, 1889, at 3 p.m., by Order of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Governmont, of Two Lots of Crown Land, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 15 years.

So. of Bals.

Particulars of the Lots,

Doundary Meanare

Bexistry Locality

minta.

Square feet

Contanta

Annual Rent.

$

Magasine ft. ft. ft. ft

Rural

Building (Mount

1

No. +

Gough Ront

| 167|180 170 123; 16,060) 69 |1805

10

10

D

10013190140 20,500 78 2060

56.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instruc borah from Mrs. D'ALMADA REMEMOS

to Soll by Public Auction, oa

WEDNESDAY,

the 12th December, 1889, at 2 p.m., at hor Residence, Baxter House East,

THE WHOLE OF THE

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, 40, comprising >--

CRETONNE-COVERED DEAWING-ROOM

SUITR

BLACKWOOU Island Martze-tor, Rousi CENTRE TAUGE, CHINNET GLASHES, COLOUR ED PLOTOBRA, MARBLE MAFTEL-PIECE CLOCK, CARPETS and Heure Reas.

SATURDAY, the 15th Instant.

Passengers for Eurove desiring to proceed ÖVRALAND, can, on application to the Judur- signed, have their Tickets endorsed for surrender at Algiers in exchange for Coupe Tickets to MARSEILLES (by Transatlantic Company's express boate), and thenco to

DINING TABLE, ÜLTEFONIEZ" (with Guara, PARIS or LONDON, Algiers is 28 hours WHATNOTS, DINNER, DERET and TEA steam from Marsailles, and thence to Lon-SETS, GLASS and PLATED WARE, VIENNA dos occupies about the same time,

CHAIRS, GLASS BOOK Cases and TEAKWOOD DINING-

G-ROOM SUITE. For Froight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, December 6, 1888.

Sailing Vessels.

2000

FOR NEW YORK. The 3/3 L.1.1. Amer. Barque H. G. Johnson COLBZ, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 5, 1888.

1807

For Sale

FOR SALE.

*

Co.'

ULES MUM M

ORAMPAGNE, Quarts.......

.820 per Case of 1 doz. Pints...$21

" 2 R Dubos Frères & do Gernon & Co.'s

BORDEAUX CLARETS AND

WHITE WINES. Baxter'a Colebrated Barley Broo

WHISKV,---$7) per Casa of 1 doz GIEB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Bangkong, July 18, 1884.

To Lot.

TO LET.

DOOMS in 'College OranBERS."

Apply to

R

A

1187

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co, Hongkong, July 12, 1888,

TO LET.

804

T MAGAZINE GAP, from let December next, THREE Will-Built and Hand- Romaly FINISHED HOUSES Twe of this Steamer, which is situated auridships Siz Rooms each-One of Four Rooms.

upon the upper Dock.

2025

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, December 5, 1888.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND

de

YOKOHAMA.

The Steamship

Marionethshire,

Capt. DowzING, will be despatched for the above

2042

Perla on the 12th Instant

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, December 5, 1888,

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY.

for NINGPO, CREFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and

Ports on the YANGTSZE).

(Tubing Cargo & Passengers at through rates

The Co.'s Steachip

Sarpedon, Capt. Urumss, will be despatched as above on

SATURDAY, the 15th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, December 0, 1888.

2050

Apply to

DOURGE BRASS BESTEAD, SINGLE Inow BEDSTEAD, UHLLY's Brass SWINGING "COT, WARDROBES With GLASS BOOKS, CHEST OF DRAWERS,

FOLK MADE WALNUT LADY'S

Davenpour, Boreau with Grass, MARBLE- TOP WASHSTAND with GLASS.

4 VERY OLD COLOURED PICTURES in Miniaturo.

1 PARLOUR BILLIARD TABLE

1 JINRICKSHA.

1 SEDAN CHAIR.,

$2,

&a,

&c.

Catalogues will be issued. Tena of SALE,~~~As customary.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 5, 1888.

2048

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 530.

THE following 1-rticulars of SALE of OROWN LAND by Puzzle AUCTION, to be hold on the Spot, THURSDAY, the 19th day of December, 1858, at 3 pm, aro published for general information.

By Command,

ARATHOON. SETH, for the Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S ÖFVICE,

Hongkong, 1st December, 1888.

2033

Particulars of the Letting by Public Auc

tion Sale, to be held on THURSDAY, the 13th day of December, 1888, at 9 p.m., by Order of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government of One Lot of Crown Land, in the Co- lony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 2208

yeara.

Particulars of the Lot.

Regletry Locality.

No.

Boundary

Measure meuta

W

fft Ev. Sti

Kural Building

Lot | Aberdezu No. 1

1877

J. J. FRANCIS,

Bank Buildings. Hongkong, November 7, 1888.

10°

TO LET.

FFICES and GODOWNS now occupied by the MESAGERIES BLARIZEMES COM- TANT, being No. 8, Praya Central.

Possession from 1st kobruary next.

Apply to

LAI HING & Co., No. 153, Queen's Rand Central;

or to

1924

C. EWENS. Hongkong, November 15, 1888.

NOTICE, HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. CHIPMASTERS and ENGINEERS are

sospectfully informed that, if

their arrival in this Harbour, NONE the Company's FOREMEN should be af hand. Orders for REPAIRS if sunt to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14, Praya Central, will ressive prompt attcution.

In the Evant of Complaints being foun necessary, Communication with the Ender signed is requested, when immediate step will be taken to reotify the cause of dia satisfaction

D. GILLIES,

Secretary. Bongkeup, August 25, 1885.

1408

Hontents in

Upset

Boad 8400800 300 60,000 1000

GREAT CLEARING SALE.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instruc

tions to Sell by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

the 15th December, 1888, at 2 p.m., at his Sales Rooms, Dyddoll Street,

-(Willicut Reserve),

In small Lots to Bait Furchasers, A QUANTITY OF SURPLUS DRAPERY GOODS, cumprising:- LADY'E COSTUMES, DRESS MATERIALS, JACKETS, WOOLLEN UNDER-CLOTHING, BOSE

JERSEY SUITA, Hoors and SHOES, HoarzEY, GENTLEMEN'S UNDER-CLOTHING, TWEEDS, Coartscs, RecS, REMNANTS of CARPET,

Ant

A VARIETY. DZ OTHER GOODS. The above will be on view on Friday TERMS OF BALE-Coan Ou

delivery.

Q. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer, Hongkong, December 8, 1898.

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