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The China Ittail.

VOL. XLV. No. 8406,

號七十月二十年九十八百八十一英

Intimations.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB,

*PICK UP' will be commenced at 11

am, on SATURDAY, the Blat Do-

comber,

Mentors will please sign their Names, either on the List lying on the table in the Club Ante-room-or, the ou in the Cricket Pavilion, on or before 5 p.m.,

on Friday, the 20th Instant.

ARTHUR K. TRAVERS,

Home Sec. HK.C.C.

Hongkong, December 10, 1880.

2575

THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA

SAMANTAN MINING COM-

PANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

18E Four Ordinary Yearly MEETING

of SHAREHOLDERS in the abore

Established

February,

1848.

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1889.

Business Notices.

CHRISTMAS.

1889.

日五十月一十年已

Business Notices.

ROBERT LANG & Co.,

W

E

0.0 T

OUR

Tailors, Datters, Shirtmakers and Gentlemen's Outfitters.

HAVE JUST OPENED NEW AUTUMN GOODS, consisting of

A LARGE, AND CHOR SELECTION OF COATINGS ron Morrise AND EVENING Dris A very Stylish Lot of TWEEDS, Now in Design and Material, and a varied Assortment of TROUSERING in all the Newest Patiorns. QUERS'E ROAD (opposite HonoxONG HOTEL),

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Are now showing their New Stock of

FANCY GOODS AND DELICACIES.

CHRISTMAS AND NEW-YEAR PRESENTS.

Company will be hold at the Campy'sANDSOME ÕENTRE-PIDODS, TABLE FLOWER SETS.

Ormos, No. 9, Queen's Road, on MON- DAY, the 30th lustant, at 4 pm, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Direc tors, together with a Statement of Account to 31st March, 1859, and for the election of Directors and Auditors,

A O'D. GOURDIN,

Secretary, Hongkong, December 16, 1889.

SITUATION.

Fancy China Tea Sets

Totê--Tató Sets Trinkel Sets

Porcelain Menu Tablets Handsome Lock-up Scent Frames New Opiera lussea

Osler's newest Flower Bewis & Specimen Glasses Out Crystal Perfume Bottles -

NEWEST FANCY LEATHER GOODS.

Cigur and Cigarette Cases

2372

..

Fitted Travelling Baga.

N ENGLISHMAN of considerable Du- siness experience desires a situation

of trust, wherò a thorough knowledge of i BOOK BERING, CORRESPONDEger, and Ges. ERAL BUSINESS would be a consideration. First-class References,

For further Particulars and Terms, apply to A. B. C., China Mail OrrIce, Hong- kong.

31 December, 1889,

2324

THE HONGKONG BRICK & CEMENT

COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE Third Ordinary General MIKETING SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Company's OFFICES, Bank Buildings, Queen's Roar, on SATURDAY, the

28

st 12 o'clock

Inst

Neon, for the purpoas of receiving the Directors' Report and Statement of Accounts for the your unded 31st October, 1880.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 17th to the 24th Inalaus, both days inclusive.

W. II. WALKER, Grectory. Hongkong, Decomber 14, 1889.

Banks.

2362

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION,

PAID UP CAPITALÏy + 242 ---

Reserva FuND...................... RESERVE LIABILITY OF PRO-

PRIETORS,........

Card and Nate Cases Newest Photograph Francs-

1 Cabinet Albume

Table Portrait Stands

Sadiqs' Hand Bags & Sachets.

Musio Haldera

Despatch Boxes

Onyx and Faney Inkstands Onya Writing Selte

Cigar Stands and Cabinets Nail Sets in Cases

Ladies' Work Baskets and Boxes Glovo and Handkerchief Casca Saissors in Fancy Cases

Menu and Guest Larda HANDSOME FLOOR LAMPS

Tourist Writing Cases

Albums for painting in Fancy Stationery

$20.,

No.

THE LATEST DESIGNS IN FANCY LAMP & CANDLE SHADES. SILVER-MOUNTED MEERSCHAUM AND BRIAR PIPES.

Cigar and Cigarette Holders and Smokers' Fancy Goods.

The "Manilas."

(TUE FINEST MANILA CIGAR PROCURABLE, IN SPLENDID CONDITION) A CHOICE COLLECTION OF OIL & WATER COLODE PAINTINGS & ENGRAVINGS. Now Painted Photographs on Opal

New Painted Panels

THE LATEST PUZZLES.

Children's Boys.

Hongkong, September 14, 1819;'

Victoria

1700

Hotel,

Fraya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

[THIS Extensive and well-appointed Establish acnt, situated in one of the most central and airy portions in the Colony and commanding a splendid view of almost the entire harbour and within five mates' walk of the principal Government Oftions (including the Post Offent, Banks, to has recently boon much en fared an improved and is now one of the principal Horms in the pace. The ROOMS are spacious, weil ventilated and havo just boon rofurnished in a mast cumfortablo and handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East. The Accommodation and Service of every land 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 HALL. The HOTEL also contains handcome and comfortablo Roception, READING, BILLIARD

and BMDEING ROOM, The HOTEL is

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

Movers. DORARJEE & HING KEE,

Propriciers.

Hongkong, September 16, 1853.

W. POWELL & Co.

CHRISTMAS

TO

PRESENTS

1612

AND

Table and Floor Easels

W. POWELL & Co.

VICTORIA EXORANGE, December 14, 1889.

2303

THE NEWEST ENGLISH AND FRENCH NOVELTIES.

Jewqst Mechanical Toys.

A COMBINATION DINING AND BILLIARD

-AND---

TABLE

IN-DOOR GAMES FOR YOUNG AND OLD. "TROCO" OR LAWS BILLIARDS.

Tree Candle Holders Confectionery Boxes

Fancy Boxes for X'mas Trees Coloured Wax Candles

127,500,000 ..$4,430,000 |

Holly and Mistletoe Wreaths-

$7,500,000

COCET OF DIRECTORS.

Chairman-V. D. FORTES, Eaŋj.

Deputy Chairman-IT. L. DALRYMPLB, Esq.

W. G. BROVIE, Esq. S. O. MICHAELSEN,

T. E. DAVIES, Han

Bon. J. J. KENWICK.

B. LAYTON, Esq.

Hon A, F. MOEWEN

Eag

J. S. MOSES, B

J POLINECKER, Esq.

N. A. Biens, Esq.

E. A. SOLOMON, Esq.

CHIEF MANAOrt.

Bongbong......G. E. NODLE, Enq.

MANAGYK.

Shanghai, Jous WALTER, W. LONDON LANREES.-Londem

Bask

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED,

ודנו

Crunty

N Current Deposit Account at the inte

O

balance.

On Fixed Deposita --

For 3 months, 9 per cent. per stüZSTRU

Th

6

12

4 per cont 13

fi per cent.

LOCAL BILLS Discounted,

Credite granted on approved Securition,

and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted..

Drafts gruted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japen

G. E. NOBLE,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, November 29, 1889.

NOTICE.

363

ULES OF THE HONGKONG

BAVINGS BANR.

-The business of the above Bank will bo conducted by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their premises in Hongkong. Business hours! on wook-days, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10 to 1.

2.-Sume less than $1, or more than $200!

cae time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than 82;509

at

in any one year.

3.-Depositors in the Rasings Bank having

$100 or

of more at their credit may al thair option tester the same to the Rongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor- poration on fixed deposit for 12 montis at 6 per cent. per annum interest. 4-Interest at the rate of 3) por cent, per amum will to allowed to depositors an their daily balancea, 5.-Each Depositor will be supplied gratis with a Pass-Book which must be pr- sonted with each payment er with drawal. Depositors must not mako any tries themselves in their Posa- Books but should send them to be written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and begin- ning of 6-Correspondence as to the business of the Bank if marked On Hongkong Savings Bank Business in forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Longkong and China.

July

7.Withdrawals may be made on demand, bat the personal attendance of the depositor or his duly appointed agent, and the production of his Pass Bouk are necessary,

For the

HONOTONG & SHANGWAY BANKING.

COLFORATION,

G. 2. NOBLE,

Chief Manager.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.

Holly Berries

Flags and Baurerate

English

American

-COSAQUES-

Flags and Bannera

German

French-

Spanish Portuguese

KELLY & WALSH, LD.

ARE NOW SHOWING THEIR NEW SEASON'S GOODS SUITABLE FOR

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

Worocco Despatch Cases,

JOHTLEY CABINETS, Russia and Mirrors, Brackets and Overmantuls.

Gloro & Bandkerchief Sets, Cabincta of

Gamas,

Inlaid Walnut & M hogany Writing Desks. Tourist Cases, Stationery Cases, Hotting

Books,

Library and Drawing Room Inketauda,

Safety Inkstands, Gongs, Onli Bella. Photo Albums, Photo Screens, Photo Frames. ,Postage Stamp Albums. Ladies' and

Fitted Dressing and Dressing Coach. Ladion Companionu, Hand Bags, Scissors Cases, Bonsewifes, Jewel Cases & Caskots, Perfume Stands, Trinket Boxes. Carriage Cases, Orri Cases, Letter Onses,

Purses and Pocket Books-

Photo Scrapntlemena

BAKS

Ornamental Calendars, MamoTablets,String

Boxes, Pencil Cases, Ivory and Pearl Penholders, Gold Pens, Paper Knives. Cigar Cabinets, Cigar & Cigarette Cases, Pipo | Racke, Smoking Caps, Silver Mounted Briar Pipes with Amber Mouth Pieces. Dressed Dolls, Boxes of Stone Bricks, Al

Blocks. phabet

PIKU

All the Serson's Anatal Volumes, Children's

Christmas Books and Toy Bonka. Bibles, Prayer Booke, Hymn Books, Catholic Books of Devation and Portuguese Mass Books in a variety of rich bindinga.

SPECIAL

We shall receive by the Troiachty just in time for Christmas, a small but very choice

TOM SMITHS AND WOODS NEWEST CRACKERS, CONTAINING:-Head-dressen, Jewellry, Toys, Mottoes, Luggage, Puetry consignment of New and Fashionable Jewelery from the well-known Court Juweller, Sweets, Dresses, Fountains, Games, and all the latest fun.

BOOKS.

A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF HANDSOMELY BOURD VOLUMES, SUITABLE FOR TRESENTS.

CHURCH SERVICES, PRAYER BOOKS, HYMN BOOKS, BIBLES AND TESTAMENTS.

-ALSO-

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

CHRISTMAS & NIY-THAR JARDS.

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 Songs, Volumes of Piano Soles. Volumes of Dance Music, and Volumes of Classical Masio. OPERAS:-Vocal Scores, Piano Secres, Violin Bouros,

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 Delicaies.

-NEW SEASON'S PUDDING FRUITS IN BULK—

SOUPS:-Real Turtle, Mulligatawny, Ox-tail, Clam Chowder, Soup and Bouili, Hotel Patus, &o., &., & FISH-Sardines in Oil, Cition, Tomatoes and Butter, Whitebait, Trout, Anchovies, Oyaters, Tamarind Fish, Mansur Red Fish, Barengs and Maquereaux au vin Blano, Pilcharde, Salmon Cutlets, Salmon Kippers, Findon Haddocks, Digby Citoks, Scotch Kippered Herrings, &o. PATENT PRESERVED LAX.

GAME AND PATTIES:-Boar's Head, Wild Duck, Patê de Foie Gras, assorted Game and English Patties, Rabbit and thuiens, French

Pates, TONGUES: Sa, Truffed Chicken in Jelly.

Collared, Fienio, Inuch, piced, Paysandu, Pig's, Russian Ox &c.

J. W. BENSON-LUDGATE DILL. Comprising Diamond and Pearl Cluster Earrings, Diamond & Peart Studs & Pins, Bracelets Necklets, Pendants, Diamond & Sapphire, Pearl & Ruby Rings, Brouches in new designs, and a few of Benson's Celebrated Good & Silver Watches & Chronographs,

2373 Hongkong, December 16, 1889.

Auctions.

PUBLIO AUCTION.

R. H. N. MODY has received instrue-

Mtions to Sell by Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY,

the 18th December next, at 2.15 o'clock p.m., at the Premises,---

ALL THOSE VALUABLE PIECES

OR PARCELS OF GROUND; Situate at Victoria, Hengkong, and regis tered in the LAND OFFICE A SECTION A of INLAND LOT No. 574, and The Remaining Portion of the same Lot, with the MESSUAGE thereon, kuows as No. 87 CAINE Ross,

For Particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply to

WOTTON & DEACON,

Solicitors,

Bongkong:

H.. N. MODY, Auctioneer,

Houghong.

2274

or tu

Hongkong, November 28, 1859. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

ON

PUBLIC AUCTION

FANCY GOODS,

ET,

Erc.

SUNDRIES S:-Apple Sauce, Brawn, Essence, Pig's Feet, Sage-and-Oulun Staffing, Tripe, Potted Munts, Candied Peels, Currants, Balsins, Spices, Minced Collaps, Curries, Ohntaies, French and English Vegetables, Black Leicestershire Inshmoons, nasorted Pickdes, Tabasco Sauce, Flavoured Jellies, Saled Cream, Frenca Vinegar, French Mustard, Stuffed Clives, Wiltshire Bacon, THE Undersigned has received instruc- Orango and lose Flower Water, Persian Sherbet, Spiced Bacon, Beef Tea Jelly, Essence of Chicken, Celery ja Juice, Mushrangs in Rutter. Cockscombs, &c., &o,

DESSERT PRUITS-Fruit in Syrup, Noyeau and Brandy: Crystallized Fraite, French Plans, Jordan Almonds, Orange, Lemez

and Vanilla Creams, Catting's Dessert Fruits, assorted Tart Fruits, Normandy Pippias, Whole Fines.

METZ FRUITS.

NEW SEASON'S MUSCATELS, SMYRNA FIGS APPLES, ELVAS PLUMS, PRUNES, UTS;- ALMONDS IN SHEEE? BRAZIE? & DARODEONA?

PLUM PUDDINGS AND MINCEMEAT.

CHRISTMAS OAKES.

PLUM CAKES, SEED CAKES.

FINEST SELECTED YORK HAMS.

WILTSHIRE CURED STREAKY BACON AND RATH CHAPS.

OHEESE

GORGONZOLA, OLOSTER, ALDERT, ROQUEFORT, CREAM & STILTON.

CHRISTMAS” AND ASSORTED

BISCUITS,

ICE WAFERS, SHORT-BREAD,

FRENCH AND ENGLISH

MB NT

N FB OʻTIO 2

-AND-

FANOY BONBON BOXES.

FANGE CHOCOLATE AND CHOCOLATE CREAMS. WINES, SPIRITS, LIQUEURS, DEERS &e,

Cur usual assortment of fret class brands,

AYALA & 00'S. EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE,

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Hongkong, January 1, 1889,

754 Hongkong, December, 1880)

2277

tions to Sell by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

the 21st December, 1889, commencing at 2.30 p.m. sharp, at his Salos Roma, Dad- dell Stroct,-

A LARGE SELECTION FANCY GOODS, suitable for

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,

LADY'S BAGS WRITING CAKE

FANS, SILK FANBOLDERS, BCENT CASES, Wonk Boxes, NEUERSARIES, FANCY GLASS WALE, CESTY POCKET-BOOKS, C.CAN CASES, CIGAL HOLDERS, MɛɛnsonUM "PIPES," AL“ BUMS, POKER SETH PICTURE" ALDOMK,, BONDOS Boxes, CHRISTMAS CAEDs in PAC- HETS, LEATER GOODS, PLUSH GOODS, TOY

And

A VARIETY OF OTHER FANOY GOODS, doo numeroza to mention. The above will be on view on Friday

Next.

TERMS OF SALE. Cash on dolivary,

G. R. LAMMERT,

atstuctioneer.

Hongkong, Deceraber 14, 1689.

2367

ORBEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.

HIS Company is Now prepared to

GEMENT, A

THIS

SUPPLY BEST QUALITY FURTLAND

J. FOREMAN, Secrclary, 63. Queen's Ed. Central, Hongkong, Hengkong, December 3, 18 §.

{

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

AT THE PEAK.

DE FALLS? on R. B. L. Nex, 28.---- A Well-built Six-noomen HOUSE, at present let on Lease for one year.

For full Particnlara, apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST- MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, November 12, 1889.

Shipping.

Steamers.

2153

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & LIELBOURNE.

The Co.'s Steamship

Chingt

PRICE, $2 PER MONTH.

Shipping.

Steamers,

STEAM TO MANILA PIA AMOY.

The Stearnship

"Sin Nansing,

Captain Moncun, will ba cancer despatched sa above on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Inst., at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents Hangkong, Dreamber 24, 1889: 2005

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR LONDON VIA SUIZ CANAL.

The Co.'s Steamship

Jaren,

Capt. MILLIGAN, will be despatelied on above, on

2357

WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instant.

For Froight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta. Hongkong, December 13, 1869.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, FIA NAGA

SAKI AND KOBE- (Passing through the INLAND SEA.).

The P. & 0.8. N. Co.'s

Steamship

Tetona

will leave for the above

places on FRIDAY, the 20th Iastast, nt Daylight.

E. L. WOODIN,

Superintendent.

F. & O. S. N. Co.'s Offico.

Hongkong, December 12, 1880.--

9343

** STEAM TO STRAITS & DOMBAY,

(Calling at COLOMBO, -

sufficient inducement offers)

Thọ P. & Q. 5. NG

Steamship

Kiva

will leave for the above

places on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant; st Noun

E. L. WOODIN,

Superintendent. P. & O. 8. N. Co. 'a'Ofice,

Hongkong, December 11, 1880. 2338

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW- CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKÓW and Parts on the YAŃGTSZE.)

The Co.'s Steamship

Promethens, Captain Westen, will bo despatched as above on

2566

FRIDAY, the 20th Instant.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, December 13, 1889,

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG AND. ANTWERP."

Boxr, Commander, will ⠀⠀ be despateled na abore

on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant, at 4 pm.

The attention of Passengers, in titrected

to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. First-class Saloon and Cxhing

The Steamship

Monmouthshire,

Captain CUMING, will be despatched on FRIDAY, the 20th Instant.

This Steamer has superior Passenger Accommodation.

Für Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, DELL & Co. ·

Agente Hongkong, December 13, 1889. 2260

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOE NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,

(Pia Inland Sea.)

The Steamship

Merionethakire,

Capt. DowLINO, will ba despatched for the above

Forts on the 20th Instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, December 12, 1880. 2716

STEAM TO LONDON (DIRECT), Calling at INTERMEDIATE FORTY.

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

Steamship

Hongkong ¿Caph W. J. B. WATKINS,

are situated forward of the Engines. will leave for the shore places on SUN- Second-class Passengers aro berthed in the DAY, the 21st December. Tins Vessel is Poup. A Refrigerating Choober ensures disconnected from the Blail Services, but the supply of Fresh Provisions during the bas excellent accommodation, for through entire voyage. A duly qualifical Surgeon is Passengers (First Saloon only) at reduced carried,

rates. Electric Light, Desk Cabins. Bar- geon carried, &.

2304

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Á josita. Hongkong, December 6, 1889,

SUIDE LINE OF STEAMERS.:

FOR LONDON, HAMBURG AND

ANTWERP.:

The Steamship

Pembrokeshi e, Captain LIKOASTER,

bu dospatched on.

will

20

about the Tuch Instant

This Stenner has superior Passenger Acoɔinmodation.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, December 13, 1889. 2301

· MOGUL STEAMSHIP:COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR NEW YORK,

Tho Steamship.

Captain Ror, will be despatched for the above Purt on or about the 20th Instant,

For Freight or Lassage, apply to

ADAMSON, DELL & Co.,

Agents,

2055 Lung Deepruber 18, 1880,

E. LA WOODIN,

Superintendent, P. & 0. B. N. Co.'s Offion,

Hongkong, December D, 1869.; 2200

FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE » AND

HAMBURG.

(Taking Cargo at through rates to !.. ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, TOTTER

DAM, LONDON, LIVERPOOL and BREMEN.)

The Steamship

Aglaia Capt. E. CanISTIANSEN, Kärwill be der niched for the

above Ports on MONDAY, vás 23rd Init, at 10 auta

For Fruight or Postage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co Agenta Hongkong, December 14, 1820.

Bailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK: The 3/3 L 1.1. American Shif

B. P. Cheney,

UtMPEREYA, blaster, will load lery for the above. Port, jaud. will liave quick desinten,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSEL & CHAT Hongkong, November 7, 1869 $2350.