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VOL. XLV. No. 8402.

The China Mail.

AGENTS. FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

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

Lane, Lombard Street, E. C. Grokar STEKET & Go, 30, Cornhill. GORDON & Goren, Ludgate Circats, E... BATEA 37, Walbrook E.O

HANDY &

Co-

SAMTEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 154, Leadenhall Street. W. M. WILs, 151, Cannon Street, E. U. ROUZET WATSON 159, Flest Street.

PARIS AND EUROPE —ÁMEDEE PRINCY,

36, Erie Lafuncile, Paria.

NEW YORK-J.TEWART HAeren, Tue CHINESE EVANGELIST OFFICE, 62, I'est 2nd Street.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Parts

genorally: Bax & BLACK, Son Fran cisco.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-CORDON & Goux, Afel- bourne and Sydney.

"WEYLON :-W. M. Serru & Co., THE

APOTHECARIES Co., Colombo.

SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &>-SAYLE &

號二十月二十年九十八百八千一英

Established

nebruary.

1840.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1880.

Business Notices.

CHRISTMAS,

1889.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Are now showing their New Stock of

FANCY GOODS AND DELICACIES.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS.

Co., Square,

pure, Singapore. C. HEINSEN HANDSOME CENTRE-PIECES, TABLE FLOWER SETS,

& Co., Manila. CHINA-Macao, F. A. DE CAUS. Shea

R

QUELOH

1&Oa, Amoy¡N. MOLLE, Low,

Shanghai, Foochow HRDGE & Co. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALAK Yocabama, LANE, CRAW. FORD & Co.. and KELLY & Co.

Banks.

NOTICE.

Fancy China Ton Sets Tete-a-Tetà Sela Trinket Sets

Porcclain Menu Tablets

Handsome Lock-up Scent Frames New Opera Blusees

Osler's newest Flower Bowls & Speelmen Glasses | Cut Crystal Perfume Bottles

NEWEST FANCY LEATHER GOODS.

Table Portrait Stands

Ladies' Hand Bags & Sachets.

Cigar and Cigarette Cases

| Cabinet Albums

Fitted Travelling Begs

Card and Note Casse

ULES OF THE HONGKONG | Newest Photograph Frames

SAVINGS BANK

L-The business of the above Bank will

be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong. Business hours on wook-days, 10 to 3: Baturdays, 10 te

2,-Soms less than $1, or more than $250 at one time will not be received. No depositor any deponit more than $2,600 in any one year.

3.-Depositors in the Savings' Bauk heving

8100 or moro at their credit, may at their option transfer the same to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor .poration on zed deposit for 12 months

at 5 por cont, per annus interest. 4.-Interest at the rate of 34 por cent per annam will be allowed to depositora on their daily balancos.

6-Esch Depositor will be supplied gratis

with a Pass-Book which must be pre- Bonted with each payment or with drawal. Dopositora must not make any entries themselves in their Fuse Books but should send them to bo written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and begin ning of July.

6.-Correspondence as to the business of

the Bank if marked On Hongkong Savings Bank Business is forwarded fres by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and Ohias

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 aro nossssaff.

For the HONGKONG & SHANGRAY BANKING

CORPORATION,

G. E. NOBLE,

Ohief Manager,

754

Hongkong, January 1, 1880.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

·PAID-UR CAPITAL,..

¿RESERVE FUND.............

87,500,000

$4,410,000

BESERVE LIABILITY OF Pro- $7,500,000

„PRIETORË,00

COURT OF Directors.

Chairman W. H. FORBES, Esq.

Deputy Chairman—H. DALRYMPLE, Esq. WG. BRODIE, Esq. 15. 0. MICHARLSEN,

TE DAVIES, Esq.

Hon. J. J. KrawIOR.

B. LAYTON, Esq, Hon. A: P. MoEwas.

Bag.

J. S. MOSES, Esq.

LA PORANECKER, Esq.

N. A. Brens, Esq. EA SOLOMON, E.

A.

CHIER MANADEL Hongkong,...........G. E. NOBLE, Esq.

MANAGER.

Shanghai,...JOHN WALTER, Esq.

LONDON BANKER.-London and County

O

Bank

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate

of 3 per cent. per annum on the daily

balanco.

On Fixed Deposits :---

For 3 months, & per cent. per anauza. ..N..6

12

10

4 per cent.

E 5 per cent.

LOCAL Brus DISCOUNTED.

14

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

Draft granted on London, and the ahled Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

G. Ę. NOBLE,

"Chief Manager,

Hongkong, November 29, 1899.

Intimations.

303

THE TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY

OF CHINA, JAPAN & STRAITS, LIMITED.

CAPITAL,

- £1,000,000 IN 100,000 SEARES,

Jesus PRICE 10 Guineas, payable 10/- on Application, 15 on Allotment,

10/- in Course of Two Months. APPLICATIONS for EHANES in the Aabove Company will be Received by the BONDRONG & SHANOIA BARXING COR- PORATION up to 3 p.m. on FRIDAY, (be 13th December, and each Application must be accompanied by the equivalent of 10/ per share calculated at 3/28 HD

Hongkong, December 10, 1880.

HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY, LIMITED,

2935

BE Transfer BOOKS of the above Company will be CLOSED from the 2nd Instant to the 1st day of January, 1890, both days inclusive.

P. W, CROSS,

Manager

kong, Desember 2, 1880,

Music Holders

Ladies Work Barkets and Boxen

Boiseurs in Fanay Casco

Despatch Boxes

Dayx and Fandy Julistonda Oavs Writing Sets

Cigar Stance and. Orbignbs Nail Sete in Cazen

Glove and Handkerchief Coats Monu and Guest Carda

HANDSOME FLOOR LAMPS

Tourist Writing Cases

Albums for painting in Fancy Stationery

THE LATEST DESIGNS IN FANCY LAMP & CANDLE SHADES. SILVER-MOUNTED MEERSCHAUM AND BRIAR PIPES. Cigar and Cigarette Holdere and Smokers' Fancy Goods,

The "Manilas."

(THE FINEST MANILA CIGAR PROCURABLE, IN SPLENDID CONDITION)

À CHOICE COLLECTION OF OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS & ENGRAVINGS, AN New Painted Photographs on Opal

New Painted Panels THE LATEST PUZZLES.

Children's Toys,

THE NEWEST ENGLISH

AND FRENCH

Newest Mechanical Toys.

Table and Floor Lamela

NOVELTIES.

A COMBINATION DINING AND BILLIARD TABLE

-AND-

IN-DOOR GAMES FOR YOUNG AND OLD

"TROGO" OR LAWN BILLIARDS.

Fancy Boxes for Xmas Treea Coloured Wax Candles Tree Candle Holders Confectionery Bexea

Helly and Mistletoe Wreaths

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

Holly Borrien

Flags and Banners.-

English American

-COSAQUES-

Flags and Baspera |—

German

French

Spanish

Portugueso

TOM SMITH AND WOODS' NEWEST CRACKERS, CONTAINING :-Head-dresses, Jewellry, Toys, Mottoes, Luggage, Poetry, Sweets, Dreeses, Fountains, Games, and all the latest fun.

BOOKS.

A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF HANDSOMELY BOUND VOLUMES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. CHURCH SERVICES, PRAYER BOOKS, HYMN BOOKS, BIBLES AND TESTAMENTS.

-ALSO-

CHILDREN'S BOOKS, THE LATEST NOVELS, MAGAZINES AND ANNUALS,.

CHRISTMAS & NEW-YEAR CARDS.

NEW MUSIC.

All the Newest Songs, Duets and Part Songs,

All the Latest Dance Music,

All the Modern Drawing Room Solos and Duets,

Classical Music.

VOLUMES-Volumes of age, Volamos of Plann Nulos, Volumes of Dance Music, and Volumes of Classical Music, OPERAS-Vocal Scores, Piano Scores, Violin Scores,

ELECTRO-PLATED NICKEL SILVER WARE. -A GREAT VARIETY OF NEW PATTERNS- AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF TABLE PLATE.

ALSO-

A GOOD SELECTION OF ARTICLES, IN SATIN-LINED MOROCCO CASES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. Christmas Delicates.

NEW SEASON'S PUDDING FRUITS IN BULK÷ SOUPS:-Real Turtle. Malligateway, Ox-tail, Clam Chowder, Soup and Boulli, Hutch Fotob, Co., &c., &c.. FISH:Sardines in Oil, Citron, Tomatoes and Batter, Whitebait, Trout, Aucharies, Oysters, Tamarind Fish, Macassar Red Fish, Harengs and Maquereaux au via Blano, Pilchards, Salmon Outlets, Salmon Kippers, Findon Baddooks, Digby Chicks, Scotch Kippered Herringa &o, &o. PATENT PRESER:

CRVED LAX GAME AND

PATTIES:Boar's Head, Wild Duck, Patê de Foie Gras, assorted Once and English Patties, Rabbit and Onions, French Patas, rouse, Truffed Chicken in Jelly. TONGUES: Smoked, Collared, Pionic, Lungh, Spiced, Paysandu, Pig's, Russian Ox . SUNDRIES:-Apple Banor, Brown, Essence, Fig's Feet, Sage-and-Onion Stuffing, Tripe, Potted Meats, Candied Peels, Currants, Ruisine, Spices, Minced dullops, Curries, Chutaies, French and English Vegetables, Black Leicestershire Mushrooms, assorted Pickles, Tabarco Sauce, Flavoured Jellies, Saind Cream, French Vinger, French Mustard, Stuffed Olives, Wiltshire Bacon, Orange and Rose Flower Water, Peraian Mushrooms in Buster; Cockscores, de la Sertet, Spiced Bacon, Beef Tea Jelly, Essence of Chicken, Oelers in Juice, DESSERT FRUITS:-Fruit in Syrup, Noyesu and Drandy: Crystallized Traits, French Plume, Jordan Almonds, Orange, Lemon

end Vanilla Creams, Cutting's Dessert Fruits, resurted Tart Fruits, Norninney Pippins, Whole Pines

METZ FRUITS--

NEW SEASON'S MUSCATELS, SMYRNA FIGS APPLES, ELVAS PLUMIS, PRUNES. NOES-AEMONES IN SHELL? BRAZIE & DARGELONA? PLUM PUDDINGS AND MINCEMEAT. CHRISTMAS CAKES,

PLUM CAKES, SEED CAKES.

FINEST SELECTED YORK HAMS.

WILTSHIRE CURED STREAKY BACON AND HITH CHAPS

CHEESE

GORGONZOLA, GLOSTER, ALBERT, ROQUEFORT CREAM & STILTON. "CHRISTMAS" AND ASSORTED

BISCUITS,

ICE WAFERS, SHORT-BREAD.

_____FRENCH AND ENGLISH"'"

C ON FB OTION E R Y

FANCY BONDON BOXES. FANCY CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE CREAMS,

WINES, SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, BERES &

Cur usual esortment of first elan brande, AYALA & CO'S, EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE.

LANE CRAWFORD & CO. Hongkong, December, 1889,

ZITT

日十月一十年丑

Business Notices.

ROBERT LANG & CO.,

W

X

Tailors, Halters, Shirtmakers and Gentlemen's Outfitters.

JUST OPENED HAVE NEW AUTUMN GOODS,

consisting of 0

OUT

OUR

A LARGE AND CHOICE SELECTION OF COATINGS FOR MORNING AND EVENING DRESS, A very Stylish Lot of TWEEDS, Now in Design and Material, and a varied Assortment of TROUEERING in all the Newest Patterns, QUEEN'S ROAD (opposite HonGKONG HOTEL),

Hongkong, September 14, 1889.

ictoria

Hotel,

Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong,

1790

US Extensive and woll-appointed Establislimont, situated in ons of the most central and airy positions in the Colony and commaxxling a splendid view of alment the entire harbour and witlda fire minutes' walk of the principal Government Office (including the Post Office), Banks, &c, has recently been much en- largod and improved and is now ONE of the principal Horas in the place.

PRICE, $2 PER Month.

Shipping.

Steamers.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMBUL

The Co.'s Steamship

Fabiony

Captain Lewis, will be despatched for the above

Ports on FRIDAY, the 13th Instaus, at Daylight.

For Freight or Fashage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., Gencial Managers.

2340

Hongkong, December 11, 1849,

THE SCOTTISH ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR BANGKOK (DIRECT.)

است

The Company's Steamer Phra Chom Kluo,

Capt. W. II. WATTON, Will be despatched for the

The ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated and hayo just been refurnished in a most comfortable and handsome manner, ruited to the requirements of the Far East. The Accommodation and Service of ovary kind will be found to be of the best description.. An amplo and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spacious, ahora Part on FRIDAY, the 19th Instsot,

large DINING HALL

The HOTEL also contains bandeome and cotafortable Reception, READING, BILLARD.

and BrorING ROOMS.

The HOTEL is unsurpassed for comfort, convenience and quick servico. Dontinental languages are spoken.

Hongkong, September 16, 1885.

Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,

Proprietors.

W. POWELL & Co.

1812

HAVE RECEIVED EX 8.8. HONGKONG. " URTHER LARGE SHIPMENT S 0 F

ERLARG

New

Goods:

LATEST SPECIALITIES IN DRESS MATERIALS.

KID AND SUEDE GLOVES, HOSIERY.

RIBBONS, LACES, ULSTERS, JACKETS, &, &0.

W. POWELL & Co.

VICTORIA EXORANGE, December 7, 1889.

Anctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION

OF

OLD CHINESE PORCELAIN, SILK ¦ EMBROIDERIES, QUAIOS, ETC.

THE Undersigned has received instruc- Tao Sa by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

ths 14th December, 1889, commencing at 2.30 p.m. sharp, at his Sales Rooms, Dad. dell Street,-

A VERY FINE AND LARGE COLLECTION OF

OLD QUINESE PORCELAIN,

CURIOS, Erdy Ed., Received from Pokin and Northern Ports, called from the collections of MANDARINS, ETC.,

and comprising

SOME VERY CHOICE SPECIMENS, such as RARE OLD SANG DE BEUF, APPLE GREEN, IMPERIAL YELLOW, TUR QUOISE BLUE, FIVE-COLORED VASES, JARS, PLATES, BASINS, ETC., of the OLD DYNASTIES, HAWTHORN BLUES, EGG-SHELL, ETC., ETC.

OLD STOCHOW LAQUER, Peris ENAMELS JADES, AGATES, ETC., Ero.

AN EXCEPTIONAL FINE LOT OF OLD SILK EMBROIDERIES, Buch as COURT DRESSES, PATICOATS, DRAPERIES, HANG. INGS, SLIP, ETC., ETC.

And

A VARIETY OF OTHER CURIOS,

ETC., ETC..- ExC. Catalogues will be issued previous to the Sale, and the abovo will be on View on Friday next.

TERMS OF SALE-As customary.

G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 7, 1890.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

2912

R. H. N. MODY has received instruc

Mtions to Sell by Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY,

the 18th December next, at 2.15 'Clock P, at the Premisch,—

ALL THOSE VALUABLE: PIECES OR PARCELS OF GROUND, Situate at Victoria, Hongkong, and regis

tered in the LAND OFFICE SEOTION A OF INLAND LOT No. 5.4. and The Remaining Portion of the same Lot, with the MESSUAGE thereon, known as No, 37 Cats Roa

For Particulars and Conditions of Salo, apply to

·WOTTON & DEACON,

Solicitors,

Hongkong s

H. N. MODY, Auctioneer,

Hongkong.

2274

or to

Hongkong, November 28, 1880.

Intimations.

ZETLAND

No: "525;

LODGE.

Intimations.

at 8 u.iq.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

2330

YUEN FAT HONG, Agario. Hongkong, December 10, 1889.

FOR SHANGHAI

The Steamship

Ningpo

Captain KÜHLER, will he despatched for the above

Fort on FRIDAY, the 13th Inat, at 4 p.im.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

2397

SIXMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, December 11, 1889.

·DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

2311 FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

The Co.'s Steamship

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE Transfer BOOKS of the Company will bo CLOSED from the 18th to the 31st Instant, both days inclusive,

FARDENE, MATHESON & Co.,

General agents, UANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED, Hongkong, December 10, 1889. 2326 SITUATION...

N ENGLISHMAN of considerable Bu Asiness expérience desires a sifuztina of trust, where a thorough knowledge of BOOK-KEEPING, CORRESPONDENCE, and GEN- ERAL BUSINESS would be a consideration. First-class References.

For further Particulars and Terms, apply to A. B. G.,' China Afaŭ Orrace, Hong- kpng.

9th December, 1889,

Shipping

Steamers.

2324

STEAM TO STRAITS & BOMBAY, (Calling at COLOMBO,

if suficient inducement offers.)

The F. & O. 5. N. Cɔ'à

Steamship

Κλίκα

will leave for the abovo

places on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant, at Noon.

E. L WOODIN,

Superintendent.

2338

F. &O. S. N. Oɔ,'% Office,

Hongkong, December 11, 1889.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

The Cu.'s Steamshiqu

Chingt

HUNT, Comurander, will be despatched as above on FLIDAY, the 20th Instant; at 4 pm."

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer First-class Saloon and Cabins

are situated forward of the Engines. Second-clase Passengora are berthed in the Poop. A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions during the satire voyage. A duly qualified Surgeon is curried,

2304

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, »d gente. Hongkong, December 0, 1880.

STEAM TO LONDON (DIREOT),

· Odling af INTERMEDIATE PORN.

The P &0. 8. N. Co.'

Steausbip

Capt.

Hongkong

W. J. B. WATKINS,

will leave for the alore places on SUN DAY, the 21st December. This Vessel fá Disconnected from the Mail Services, but has excellent accommodation for through Passengers (First Saloon only) at reduced rates.

Electric Light, Dock Cabins Sur geon curled, &c..

TIRE Sommons, No.-81, for LODGE of [.. EMERGENCY, to be held on FID, the 13- Inat at 8:30 for. V p.m. precisely, is hereby CANCELLED, VAL

Hongkong, December 11, 1880-2310 THE HONGKONG MARINA LIMITED.

TENDERS INVITED for the CUM PLETION: the SUPERSTRUG- TURE of the C0SIPANY'S VESSEL, LOW moored at Yau-a-led Corer maked

Tenders, under Benked Tenders for the Maris, to be sent on or before the 13TH DECENIE to the Enter #igned, bere Flans, Foru of Tender, and orders to low can be obtained.

W. Sz JOHN H. HANCOCK, V.;

B3, Beaconfield Arcade. Hongkong, November 20, 1880,

BROD

9290

EL. WOODIN,

Superintendent. &C. S. N. Co.'s Diños, Hongkong., December 5. 1889.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,

FOR LONDON, HAMBURG AND.

ANTWERP.

The Steamship

formulare, Captain Ovarsa, will be despatched for the above,

Port on or about the 21st Instant

This Steamer has superior Passenger Accommodation.

For Freight or Fossage, apply to

ADAMSON, Bette & Co.,

handgenta.

1200 Hongkong, Desember 9, 1880,

Haiphong, Captain Hanks, will be despatched for the abovo

Ports on SUNDAY, the 16th: Instant, at Daylight, instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRATE & Co., General Managers:

2334 Hongkong, December 11, 1889.

MOGUL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,

The Steamship

Sikh

Captain Rowry, will bu despatched as above on the 15th Instant.

This Steamer is superior Passenger Accommodation. .:‛: ན

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong, December 10, 1859. 2927

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN. STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOE SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND

ADELAIDE

| (Taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)

The Steamship

Guthrie,

Captain CRAIG, will be despatched for the above Porta on MONDAY, the 16th Instant, at 4 pm.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

2929

BUSSKLI, & Co.,

Agmis. Hongkong, December 10, 1859

FOR SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMA RANG AND SOURABAYA.

The Steamship

Qualpara, Capinio RosBELL, will be Zdespatched as above on

or about the 16th Instant. ****

Tor Freight or Passage, apply to

*- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, December 9, 1880.

2318

· COMPAGNIE DES MESBAGERIES

DE MARITIMES.

HAIPHONG, TOURANE AND

FOR

QUINHON

The Co.'s Steamship And rethune,

Captain Aurke, will be despatched for the above

L'orts about the end of the week,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

G: DE QĦAMPEAUX

Agent

Hongkong December 9, 1880.

2396

FOR LONDON, VIA BATAVIA AND

SUEZ CANAL

The Steamship

Arabio,

Capt- W . Barra, will be despatched as above

on TUESDAY, the 17th Iuskuif.

This Versal offers exceptional advantages for Tical-class Passengers

For Freight or Fassage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents,

Hougkong, Decembar D, 1889, 2027

Sailing Vessels,

FOR NEW YORK.

The 3/3 11.1. American Ship

Evaporare, Mancur, wilt load hero for us abʊge l'ort, and will have quick despatch, no,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL Z ÜNA Hongkang, November 27, 180

3230