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The China Mail.

Vot. XLV. No. 8404.

Banks.

號四十月二十年九十八百八十一英

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

PAID-UP CAPITAL. ----

$7,506,900-

RESERVE FOND, $4,4 0,000

RESHAYE LABILITY or Peon

PRIETOUS,naudom

-

$7,600,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairmans-W. II. Fory, Eaq.

Deputy Chairman-H. F. DaraÿNTLE, FEQ.

W. Bronte, Esq. S. C. MICRABIENĮ.

T. E. DAVIES, Bey." Hon. J. J. KESWICK,

B. LAYTON, Ean! Hon. A. P. MOEWER.

Eaq.

J. S. Monks, Bag..

1. POSTSECREn, Baq,-

N. A. SISTS, Esq.

E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER,

Hongkong...G. E. NOBLE, Eng..

AIANAOT

Shangha.Jous WALTER, Eng.

LONDON BANKEPA.-Lindon

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Ватика

HONGKONG

Established February, 1840.

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1889.

Business Notices.

CHRISTMAS.

1889.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Are now showing their New Stock of

FANCY GOODS AND DELICACIES.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW-YEAR PRESENTS,

andy HANDSOME CENTRE-PIECES, TABLE FLOWER SETS.

INTEREST ALLOWED. Ourient Deposit Account at the rale

of 2 per cent, per annum oo the daily

Balatina,

Qu Fixed Deposits:-

For 3 months, 3 per cent. per apeta,

1 por.cent

tu 13

I

5 per cont. 12

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

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

Drafts granted

on London, and tho

chiat Corononcial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amorica, China and Japan.

G. E. NOBLE,

Chief Manager,

360

"Hongkong, November 29, 1800,

NOTICE

B'AVINGS' BANK.

1. The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their promisos in Hongkong, Business hours Da wook-days, 10 to 3: Baturdays, 10 to 1.

Fancy China Ten Sets Tela-u-Tató. Sote

Trinket Seta

Porcelain Menu Tablets

Handsonie Look-up Scent Framo Few Opera Gla

Oster's newest Flower Bowls & Spécimen Glassca Cut Crystal Perfume Bottles

Cigar and Cigarette Cases

Fitted Travelling Bags Card and Note Cases Newest Photograph Frames,

NEWEST FANCY LEATHER GOODS.

Table Portrait Stando.

Cabinet Albums

Fadies' Hand Bags & Sachets.

Music Holders

Onyx and Fancy Inkstands Ony's Writing Sets Cigar Stords and Cabinete Nail Sels in Quare

Despatch Boxes Ladies' Work Buskets and Boxes Glute and Handkerchief Cases Scissors in Fanoy Casey

Menu and Guest Carte HANDSOME FLOOR LAMPS

f. Tourist Writing Cases -

Albums for painting in Fancy Stationery

&c.,

o.

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

The "Manilas."

(THE FINEST MANILA CIGAR PROCURABLE, IN SPLENDID CONDITION.) A CHOICE COLLECTION OF OIL & WATER COLOUR PAINTINGS & ENGRAVINGS New Painted Photographs on Opul

THE

NEWEST

No

2.-Sums less than $1, or more than $260

at one time will not be receiver depositor may deposit more than $2,500 in any one year.

3.-Depository in the Savings Bank having 8100 or more at their credit may at their option transfer the came to the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor poration on fixed deposit for 12 months At 5 per cent. per un interest, 4.Interest at the rato of 3 per cent per annum will be allowed to depositors on their daily balances.

5.-Each Depositor will be supplied gratis

with

New Painted Panels

THE LATEST PUZZLES.

Children's Toys.

ENGLISH AND FRENCH

Newest Mechanical Toys,

Table and Floor Escla

NOVELTIES.

A COMBINATION DINING AND BILLIARD TABLE,

-AND-

IN-DOOR GAMES FOR YOUNG AND OLD. "TROGO" OR LAWF BILLIARDS,

Fancy Boxes for Xmas Trees Coloured Wax Candlen

14 Pass Book which must be pre-Tree Candia Holders sented with each payment or with Confectionery Boxes drawal. Depositors must not make † Holly and Mistletoe Wreaths

Any cutries themedlves in their l'ass- Books but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January Gud ́hagin- ning of July,

6-Correspondenes as to the business of

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

For the

HONGKONG & SHANONAI BANAING

QORFORATION,

C. E. NOBLE,

Chist Manager.

Hongkong, January 1, 1889,

Intimations.

LOST.

ON WEDNESDAY MINUED, and

754

between *Craiglebora and Mount Kellett, LADYS FOR BOA; tho Finder will Beceiro la Liberal REWARD by sending the same to Craigieburn.”

Houghtong, December 13, 1889.

SITUATION.

2364

N ENGLISHMAN of considerabia Ba- niness experience desires a situation

ΑΝ

of trust, where a thorough knowledge of

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

! Holly Berries

Flags and Bannera:-.

English

American

-COSAQUES—

Flags and Banners

Germun French Sponiak Portuguese

日二十月一十年丑己

Business Notices.

W. POWELL & Co.

CHRISTMAS

PRESENTS

ANDA

TOY

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, December 14, 1880.

W. POWELL & Co.

ROBERT LANG & Co.,

WE

Tailors, Hutters, Shirimckers and Gentlemen's Outfitters.

HAVE JUST OPENED

#

2303

OUTOU. R

NE W AUTUMN GOODS,

consisting of

A LARGE AND CHOICE SELECTION OF COATINGS FOR MOUNING AND EVENING DAS A very Stylish Lot of TWEEDS, New in Design and Material, and a varied Assortment of TROUSERING in all the Newest Patterns, QUEEN'S ROAD (opposite HONGKONG HOTEL),

flongkong, September 14, 1889,

ictoria

Hotel,

Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

PRICE, $2 PER MONTH.

F

Shipping.

Steamers.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOODHOW.

The Co.'s Steamship

Haiphong,

Captain Axs, will be Brdospatched for the above Forts on SUNDAY, the 15th. Instant, nt. Daylight, instead of as previously advertised,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS-LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.

Hongkong, December 11, 1880. 2334

MODUL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,

The Steamship

Sikk

Captain ROWLEY, will be despatched as above on

1790 the 16th Instant.

This Steamer has superior Passonger Accommodation.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agente

Hongkong, December 10, 1880.". 2327

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

THIS Extensive and well-appointed Ratablishment, situated in one of the most central and airy positions in the Octony and commanding a splendid view of almost the entire harbour and within five minutes walk of the principal Government Offices (including the Post Office), Banks, &c, has recently been much en larged and improved and is now or of the principal Horers in the place. The ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated and hare just been refurnished in a must comfortable and handsome manner, suited to the requiremonts of the Far East. Accommodation and Sorvice of every kind will be found to be of the best description: FOE HAIPHONG, TOURANE AND Au ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spacious,

large DINING HAY

The

The HOTEL also contains handsome and comfortable Reception, Reanno, BILLIARD

and Svoris Roots.

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

Hongkong, September 16, 1885.

Intimations.

Messrs, DORABJEE & HING KEE,

PERSEVERANCE LODGE OF

HONGKONG, Na 1165.

A Regular MEETING of the above

LODGE will be held in the FACE- KASONS' HALL, Zetland Street, on MON. DAY, the 18th Instant, at 8.30 for 9 p.m., precisely. VISITING BRETHREN are Cordially INVITED...

2360

Hongkong, December 12, 1889.

THE DAIRY FARM COMPANY, LIMITED.

TOM SMITES' AND WOODS' NEWEST CRACKERS, CONTAINING: Head-dresses, Jowellry, Toys, Alottoor, Luggage, Fustry, of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Sweeta, Dresses, Fountains, Games, and all the latest fup.

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.

JEBISTMAS & NEW-YBAR CARDS,

NEW MUSIC.

All the Newest Songs, Duets and Part Songs,

All the Latest Dance Music,

All the Modern Drawing Koom Solos and Duets,

Classical Music.

VOLUMES: Volumes of Songe, Volumes of Piano Solos, Volumes of Dance Musis, 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.

BOOK-KERPINO, CORRESPONDENCE, and CEN-SOUPS

ERLA BUSINESS would be a consideration.

First-class References.

For further Particulars and Terms, apply!

Christmas Delicates.

NEW SEASON'S PUDDING FRUITS IN BULK-

Real Turlic, Mulligataway, Dx-tail, Clam Chowder, Soup and Boulli, Hotch Patch, S., M., & ISH-Surdines in On, Citron, Tomales and Batter, Whitebait, Trout. Anchovies, Oyatera, Tamoring Fish, Macassar Ited Fish, Ifaranga and Maquereaux au vin Blanc, Pilchards, Salmon Cutlets, Salmon Kippis, Findon Haddocks, Digby Chicks, Scotch Kippered Herrings &c. &o.

PATENT PRESERVED LAX

to A. B. O., China Mail Orice, Hong GAME AND PATTIES:-Boar's Head, Wild Duck, Fata de Foie Gras, assorted Game and English Patties, flabbit and Quions, French kong.

9th December, 1889.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 505.

TEX

2324

ENDERS will be Received at this. Orice until Noon of MONDAY, the

3rd day of December, 1880, for the CON-

STRUCTION of the RUBBLE STONE

Tales, Grouse, Truffled Chicken in felly. TONGUES:-Backed, Collared, Fionic, Lanob, Spiced, Paysandu, Pig'e, Rassion Ox &b.

NOTION TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE Third Ordinary Yearly MEETING Company will be held at the Company's OFFICE, No. 5, Stanley Street, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 30th day of Desember, 1969, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Account to the 30th November laat

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be VLOSED from the 17th to 30th Kustant, both daya inclusivo.

By Order of the Board of Directora,

E. W. MAITLAND,

Secretary,

Hongkong, December 13, 1889.

VICTORIA REGATTA, 1880.

2358

THE Committee request the Pleasure of

Proprietor's,

Shipping

Steamers.

1612

SHIRE LINE OF STRAMERS.

FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG

AND ANTWERP.

The Steamship.

Monmouthshire,

Captain CUMING, will be the 20th Instant.

"despatched on FRIDAY, This Steamer has superior Passenger Accommodation ten,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 13, 1882. 2289

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, (Via Inland Sea.)

The Steamship

Merionethshire,

Capt. Dowlane, will be despatched for the above

Ports on the 20th Instant.

Er Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Ågents. Hongkong, December 18, 1889. ! 284G

OQEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY.

the Company of the LAMES or Hong.(Taking Oargo de Passengers at through raki. HWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and

for NINGPO, OHEFOO, NEW.

KONG to Tiffin on Board the Flagship the 19th and 20th Instanta, the occasion of | the Annual Regatta

حوال

The Flagship is reserved entirely for Indias,

Subscribers, and those Members ni the VICTORIA RECREATION Club competing | in the various events.

Through the cauricay of Mr Cities tho Pilot Fish will leave Podder's Wharf on cach day for the Flagship at 12 Noon and 12.15 P.3.

the

Subscribers wishing to obtain Tickets for Flagship should apply to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr R 1. WRICET, Hongkang and Shanghai Bank. Rowing Members can obtain Tickela admitting to the Tlag- ship from the Steward V.R. C. upon ap plication

GODFREY 0.0. MASTER, Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, December 19, 1889.

2363

Perls on the YANGESZE.)

The Co.'s Steamship

Prometheus, Captain WEBSTER, will be despatched sa above on

FRIDAY, the 20th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWINE Agents. Hongkong, December 13, 1889.

STEAM TO LONDON (DIRECT); Calling at INTERMEDIATE FORTS.

2350

The P. & O. S. N. Cos

Steamship

Hongkong. Capt. W. J. B. Warkins, will leave for the abere places ou SUN-

the Services, but has excellent accommodation for through THIS Company is Now prepared to rates. Electric Light, Deck Cabins. Sur- Passengers (First Saloon only) as reduced

geon carried, &c.

SUNDA Raisins, Spices, stored Culbs, Curries, Chutries, French and Eng Stufing: Tripes, Pottul Meats, Candied Peals, Currants, GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, disconnected from Mail The Vorsehut

Collops, English Vegetables, Leicestershire Mushrooms, Pickles, Tabasco Sance, Flavoured Jellies, Salad Cream, French Vinegar, Fronch Bustard, Stuffed Olives, Wiltshire BacoD,

LIMITED.

Orange and Ruso Flower Water, Persian Sherbet, Spised Bacon, Beef: Tea Jelly, Essence of Chicken, Celery in Juice, SUPPLY DEST QUALITY PORTLAND

Mushrooms in Butter, Cockscombe, c., &c.

DESSERT FRUITS-Fruit in Syrup, Nayeau and Brandy Crystallized Fraite, Freneh Piuma, Jordan Almonds, Orange, Leton ORMENT.

and Vanilla Creas, Cutting's Desert Fruits, assorted Tart Fratta, Normandy Pippins, Whole Fines.

METZ FRUITS.

NEW SEASON'S MUSCATELS, SMYRNA FIGS APPLES, ELVAS PLUMS, PRUNES.

FOUNDATIONS to SEA WALL, SEW-NUTS-A3MONDS IN SHREE? BRAZIE} & BARGERONE?

ERS and EMBANKMENT of Section No. under The Iraya Reclamation Ordinance,

1880

For Form of Tendor, Specification, and further Particulars, apple at the SURVEYOR GENERAL'S OFFICE.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

2341

A. LISTER, Acting Colonial Secretary, COLONIAL SEVERfany's OFTIGE,"

Hongkong, December 7, 1890.

RONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB, RACE MELTING, 1899. HONGKONG DERBY.. WERPSTAKES of $20 each, half forisit if declared on of before day of closing Entries, with $10) added for 1st Pouy, aud 80 for 2nd. For all China Ponies bons Griffins at date of Entry, (SATURDAY, 28th January, 1800) First Pay 70 par Bent.; Sezond, 20 per cent. Third, 10 per cent. Weighs ICat 10ths. One-mile-and- a-half NOMINATIONS CLOSE to the ULERK OF TEE Covas at the Club on SATURDAY, the 28th December, 1889, E. H GORE-BOOTH, Werk of the Cours. Hongkong, December 12, 2889,

2947

PLUM PUDDINGS AND MINCEMEAT. CHRISTMAS CAKES.

PLUM CAKES, SEED CAKES:

FINEST SELECTED YORK HAMS.

WILTSHIRE-CURED. STREAKY BACON AND BATH CRAPS. CHEDSD.

DORGONZOLA, GLOSTER, ALBERT, - ROQUEFORT, CREAM & STILTON “CHRISTMAS" AND ASSORTED

BISCUITS,

ICE WAFERS, SHORT-BREAD.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH

ONFECTIONERY

AND

FANCY BONDON BOXES,

FANCY CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE CREAMS,

WIFES, SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, BEERS &

Cur usual assortment of first class brandsy AYALA & 00'S. EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE.

LANE, ORAWFORD & CO.

Hongkong, December, 1889,

2017

J. FOREMAN, Secretary, 52, Queen's Rd, Central, Hongkong, Hongkong, December 3, 1889.

Shipping Steamers.

0289

E. L. WOODIN,

Superintendent. P. & 0. §. N. Co.'s Onion,

Hongkong, December 5, 1880. 2283

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR LONDON, HAMBURG AND

ANTWERP.M

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGA- SAKI AND KOBE. (Pasting through the INLAND SEA.)

The P. & O, S, N, Cò,

Steamships

Verona will leave for the abovs places on FRIDAY, the 20 Lastant, at Daylight.

ELWOODIN

Superintendent.

P. & O. B. N. Co.'s Odice,

Hongkong, December 19, 1880,

2349

STEAM TO STRAITS & BOALBAY.

(Calling at COLOMBO,

suficient inducement offert)

The P. & 0. 3. N. Co.'s

This

will leave for the abore places on FRIDAY, the 201: Instauty of Noon.

E. L WOODÎN✨✨

Superintendent. P. 20. §. N. O's Office,

Hongkong, December 11, 1489.

The Steamphip

·Pembrokeshire,

QUINHON.

The Un's Steamship

Arethusa,

Captain Ausar, will be despatched for the above:

Porte on MONDAY, the 15th Instant, at 3 pim.

For Freight or Fange, apply to

2326

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, December 13, 1890.

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND

ADELAIDE.

(Talang through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, o.)

The Steamship

Outhrie,

Onptain Crate, will ba despatched for the abaro.

Ports on MONDAY, the 16th Instant, st

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Con triedy Agents, Hongkong, December 10, 1880. 2320

FOR SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMA RANG AND SOURABAYA,

The Stearaship

Goalpara Captain RUSSELL, will ba despatched as above on

or about the 16th Instast.

For Freight or Fasange, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co

Agents

Hongkong, Desember 9, 1889.

2318

FOR LONDON, VIA BATAVIA AND

SUEZ CANAL

The Stasmahip

Capt. W. M. SMITE, will be despatched as above This Vestel offers exceptional advantages for First-class Passengers.

on TUESDAY, the 17ib Instant

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

and Agents, Hongkong, Decomber D, 1880.

2227

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR LONDON PIA SUEZ CANAL.

The Cu.'s Steamahip

Jation,

Capt. Mittadan, will be deepatched as ahore on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instans.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents Hongkong, December 13, 1889. : 2357

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED

FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND FORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

The Cu.'s Steamship

Chings,

HURT, Commander, will be despatched an abore

on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant, at 4 p.m. :

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 Captain LANGASTRE, will. Second-class Passengers are berthed in the be despatched on or Poop. A Refrigerating Chamber ensures about the 20th Instant, a

the supply of Fresh Provisions during the This Steamer has superior Passenger entire voyage. A duly qualified Burgeon la Accommodation.

carried. For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agenta Hongkong, December 13, 1889. 2301

MOGUL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED

FOR NEW FORE.

The Steamship

vie Puthaway

Captain Rox, will be despatched for the above

For Traight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Asesita Hongkong, December 6, 1880,

Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK. The 5/31.1 American Ship

Hompagese, Plaster, will fond Purk on or about the 26th Inatani.

bere for the above Port, und For Froight or Passage, apply to "For Freight, apply to

will have quick despateli,"

ADAMSON, BELL & G

dgets

2993 Hongkong, December 18, 1860.

2355

BUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 27, 7880, 9250