1890-11-18 — Page 1

The China Mail.

Established

VoL, XLVI. No: 8016. -

號八十月一十年十九百八十一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA "MAIL.

Intimations.

LONDON :-F. Argas, 11 & 12 Gement's Lane, Lombard Street, D. C. GrowK STREET &

O

30, Corall. Comos

Gosess, Ludgate Uirts, HC. BATER HENDY&C, 37. Bulbrost, E.C. SAMUEL DRCCos. & Co., 150 & 154, Leadentait stress, W, M. Wida, 151, Dannon Street, E.C. Roper WATSON, 15, Fleet Street.

CARIS AND EUROPE:-AMEDEE PRINCE,

36, Rue Lagayette, Paris,

NEW YORK-J. STEWART HAPPED, THE Chinese Avangelist Office, 52, West 22d Street.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports genotally BRAS & BLACK, Sotra. He-az-

·DIBLE).

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:---Gonvoy & Goron, Mel journé and Nydney.

"EYLON !W. BL SMITH A Đức, TIE

ANOTHEDAMIES Co., Colombo.

SINGAPORE, STRAITS, So. :-SAL & Co., Square, Singapore. U. HRINGZEN & Co., Manila.

CHINA :-Macau, A. A. da Cúrz, Amoy, N. Moalte. "Fuochow, Heves & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., kad Kaler & WALSH Yokohama, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Oo.

Banks.

NOTICE

T) ULES OF THE HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

1.—The business of the above Bank will be conducted by the Hongkong sud Shanghai Banking Corporation, on their promises in Hengkong Business houra on week-dayt, 10 to 3: Saturdays, 10 to 1..

2.---Sums less than $1, or more than $250 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than 83,500 In any

one year, 3.-Depositora in the Savings Bank having $100 or mure at their credit may at their option transfer the same to the Horgkong

and Shanghai Banking Cor

poration on fixed deposit for 12 months at 5 per cent. per annum interest." 4.Intersst at the rate of 34 por cont. per annum will be allowed to depositors on their daily balancos.

5.-Rich Deponitor will bo supplied

gratis

with a Pas-Book which must be pre- sented

with each payment or with drawal

Depositors must not make Ang entries themselves in their Pazo Books but should read them to be. written up at least twice a year, about the beginning of January and begin

Bang of

6.- Correspondendo as to the bustness of the Bank if marked On Hongkong Savings Bank Business is forwarded free by the various British Post Offices in Hongkong and Chius,

7.-Withdrawals may he made on demand, but the porsonal attendance of the depositor or bis duly appointed agent, and the production of bi Pars.Book

ITS NEGUSZON).

For the

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BARKING

CORPORATION,

THOMAS JACKSON,

Chief Manager,

Hongkong, May 13, 1800,

751

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

PAID-UP CAPITAL .....................

LONDON:

£2,000,000.

.....£580,000.

Head Office...40, Threadnoedlo Street. West End Office...26, Cockspur Stroot.

Branches In India, China, Japan

AND THE GO

GOLONIES.

THE BANK recalves Money on Deposit, Buys and Salle Billa of Brohange, Issess Letters of Oredit, forwards Billa for Collection, and Transacta Banking and Agency Businose generally, on terms, to le had on application,

INTERSE ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS!

Fixed for 12 months, & per Cens, per Annum.

11:

11

37

-19

ÖF CURRENT DEFOSIT ACCOUNT 2 per Coat, per Anusm on the Daily Balance.

E W. RUTTER.. Manager.

Kangkong, September 2, 1890.

1969

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

PAID-UP CAPITAL;...........................................§8,168,062,50 RESERVE FUND... 85,482,127.20 RESERVE LABILITY

38,168,062.50

PROPRIETORS, Fermeturaktas,

COURT OF DILASTOKE, Chairman H. I DALEYUFLE, Esq. Deprdy Chairm 21-J. 8. Moses, Esq. TE DAYISH, Bag. 8. A MISARISEN,

W. K. FORBES, Esc

H. HOPFIUS, Eing..

L. POLARFORER, Esq.

Hoa, J.J. KrawIOK, | D. R. SASSOON, Haq,

ALAL. MOÇOBADDEN,

OKIES MÄSIGEL

Hongkong, ....................T, JaqKión, Kay. MAKAGER

Shanghai,JOKS WALTER, Esq, London: Bankers. -Londen and County. Bank

HONGKONG,

INTERZET ALZOWED.

N. Current Deposit Account at the rate

of a per, ontzle par Annum, oa the daily balanon.

Ou Fixed Depcalis ?

For 9 months, & per cent, pår annum.

4 per cent

per deht

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTD

Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Fitchange business tempsacted,

Drafts granted on London, and the hief Commercial places in Earope, India, Australia America, China and Japan.

THOMAS JACKSON,

Chief Manager Hongkong, September 11, 1890. 803

February, 1846.

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1890.

FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

Have just received their Now Stook of Carpets, Curtains and Furnishing Goods in this

season's designs.

Comprising:

VICTORIAN AXMINSTER PARQUET CARPETS woven in one picco without seam.

WILION VELVET PILE CARPETS, with Borders and Bugs to match.

BRUSSELS CARPETS in Art Designs and Colourloge, with Borders and Rugs to metob. BALMORAL CARPETS in Art Designs and Colourings, with Borders and Rugs to match. TAPESTRY CARPETS, with Borders and Rugs to match.

A special selection of patterns from $1.00 per yard.

'KENSINGTON CARPETS.-Thees are inexpensive but most Artistic productions of the English Loom, woven

in one picce, without seam, Hordered, Fringed, and reversible; may be had in a variety of Patterns and

Sizes.

BRUSSELS AND KIDDER SQUARES Bordered and Fringed; A great variety to select from, can be laid-same

day as purchased.

Special note. All last year's Patterns greatly reduced.

CURTAINS.

A SPLENDID SELECTION OF TAPESTRY CROSS-STRIPED QURTAINS...

4 yds. long, from $9.00 per pair.

CHENILLE CURTAINS in Exquisite Colourings-Crimson, Gold, Slate, Terra cotta &c., woven in the Curtain,

with Borde and „Dado to match,

JEYPORE CURTAINS

NATTAM CURTAINS, FRINGED.

KERASUNDA CURTAINS

ORMUDZ CHENILLE CURTAINS

Also

A very large Selection of Nottingham Lase and light fabric Curtains in new styles.

TAPESTRIES AND COVERING FABRICS;

A splendid Selection of patterns in Wool, Silk and Wool, and Silk Tapestries, for Curtains and Covering furniture, double width from $1.00 per yard.

Mga

ART SERGES, IN ALL THE NEW SHADES,

54 INCHES WIDE, $1.00 PER YARD.

TAPESTRY AND CHENILLE TABLE COVERS IN EVERY SIZE.

SILK FURNITURE PLUSHES, VELVETS AND ROMAN SATINS IN ALL

THE NEWEST SHADES.

BLANKETS AND, EIDER DOWN QUILTS. California, Saxony, and Witney Blankets in every size. Eider Down Quilts and Pillows in a variety of coverings. Every description of Household Drapery.

BEDSTEADS AND SPRING MATTRESSES.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have seldom less than 100 Bedsteads in stock of various patterns to suit all purchasers; they have just received a consign. ment of Elegant Brass and Mother-of-Pearl Bedsteads,

which are now on view,

(IN THIS, AS IN OTHER DEPARTMENTS, WE OFFER THE BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE.)

SANITARY WOTAN-WIRE SPRING MATTRE8838 IN ETERY 8125,

TO FIT AT BEDSTEAD.

BEDDING:

LANE, CRAWFOLD) & COMPANY BEDDING in all manufactured by themselves and guaranteed pure, none but New and First-class Materials being raad. Nearly all sizes are kept ready-made in stock and any size can be made on the Shortest Notice.

OLD MATTRESSES taken to pieces, purified and re-made.

FURNITURE.

Every description of Household Furniture, Drawing Room, Dining Room and Bed- room Suites Cabinets and Overmantels, &c., &c.

Old Furniture re-covered equal to sew, Estimates and designs free,

Our New Stock

FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE DOGS, ASH PANS, COAL VASES, FIRE SCREENS, NURSERY GUARDS;

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. respectfully ask intending parehasers to compare the quality and prises of their

Goods before purchasing elsewhere.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co,

Complete House Furnishers.

1920

Hongkong, November 8th, 1890.

日七初月十年寅庚

Business Notices.

MARINE HOTEL,

HONGKONG.

THE Undersigned bags to notify the Public of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, that

THE MARINE HOTEL is NOW OPEN. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL is situated on the Prayn Woat, opposite the Orn P. & 0.

and is now built after the designs of the LARGEST EUROPEAN HOTELS the WEARE BEDROOMS,

TH-ROOMS, or, aro dummodious, well Ventilated and well Furnished, and are suitable for Singla or Married Persons. The DINING ROOM is large and looks on the Harbour,

Tho TABLE D'HOTE will be applied with the beat the mariot can provide. The BAR and BILLIARD ROOMS are on the Ground Floor, and ate itted ap

in sanerior style. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN TABLES.

WINDS and LIQUOBS of the best qualities and -Branda miły will to supplied,

JAS. EDWARDS, Proprietor

NEW HATS.

YHRISTY'S AND HEATH'S BLACK, BROWN AND GREY FELT HATS.

DOUBLE AND SINGLE TERAI AND OTHER SOFT FELTS.

1137

LADIES' FELT HELMETS, AND

BEST ENGLISH-MADE STRAW HATS."

CALOUTTA PITH HATS,

ROBERT LANG & Co.

E

Hongkong, July 28, 1890,

PRICE, 2 PER MONTH.

Shipping.

Steamers.

DOGOLAS, STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED

FOR SWATOW

The Co.'s Steamship

Kaitan, Captain Asuros, will be Port TOMORROW, the 19th Instant, ni deepatched for the above

Daylight, stead of a previously advertised,

For Freight or Pastago, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, November 18, 1890.

1957

FOR SINGAPORE, FENANG AND

CALOUTTA.

The Steamship

Japan,

Capt. T. 3. GARDNER, will

be despatched for the

TWEED OAPS. | above Forts TOMORROW, the 19th Iust.,

at Noon,

W. POWELL & Co.

YER Y

DESCRIPTION

WARM UNDERCLOTHING

FOR

LADIES, GENTLEMEN AND CHILDREN.

1324

For Freight or Passage, opply to

-DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents,

Hongkong, November 18, 1890. 1963

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S OF STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

W. POWELL & Co.

VICTORIA BIOHANGZ, November 15, 1890.

Victoria

· 1950

Hotel,

Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

1101S Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most central and airy positions in the Colony and commanding a splendid view of almost the entire harbour and within five minutes' walk of the principal Government Offices (including the Post Offico), Banks, &c, has recently been much en- larged and improved and is now one of the principal Horses in the place, The ROOM's are spacious, wall robtilated and have just been refurnished in a most comfortabla aud handsome manner, suited to the requirements of the Far East. The Acceramodation and Servics 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 Divina HALL,

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

and SMOKING Roosts.

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

Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,

Hongkong, September 16, 1885.

Intimations.

BELILIOS TRUST, No. 2.

THE AREA COMPETITION for

BELILIOS MEDALS and PRIZES FOR will be held in ET. ANDREW'S HALL, as ander:

ENGLISH EXAMINATION for Boys, TUESDAY, 23rd December next, 10 B.D. to I p.m. ENGLISH EXAMINATION for GIRLS and CHINESE EXAMINATION for GIRLS,

WEDNESDAY, 24th December next, 10 am to 1 pm These Examinations are open to any Sulloc - wly, during the stss.moplis was a regular attendant at a School (whether public or private) in the Colony.

The Prizes offered for Competition are the same as in the case of last year's com petition,

INsing Candidates should send to the

OF SCHOOLS, on, or before 15ra DEDENBER TEXT, their Names and Certifi caten of attendance at School.

The LIST of ENTRIES will be CLOSED on 16th December. Copies of the Scheme

can be obtained on application to the INSPECTOR OF Sumooth/

THE TRUSTEES, Belilias Fund, No. 2, Hongkong, November 17, 1890.

HONGKONG, JUBILEE,

GENTLEMEN DE

1972

make regarding the CELEBRATION of the JUBILEE are requested to Com. municate with the Undersigned at as early | a date as possible.

The Undersigned will be very glad to arrange interviews with any Gentlemen de siring to see him on the subject. ke H. E. WODEHOUSE, Hon. Secretary, Hongkong, November 17, 1890.-1973

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. THE Fourth COMPETITION for the Subscription. CHALLENGE OUPS and RANGE SPOONB will take place on SATURDAY NEXT, the 22nd Instant, commenting at 3,30 o'Clock pim. Ranges --- ---800 and 300 Yards, 7 Shota at each range. Entries to be made on or before FRIDAY NEXT, thọ čist Just. A launch will learn the P. & O. Pier at 3 o'clock pm.

FRANK COLLINS,

for How: Bec Hongkong November 17, 1890. 1974

THE CHINA-BORNEO COMPANY,

ALAMITED.

TOTICE in hereby given that the AD-

NJOURNED Order Annual MEET-

ING OF SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Hongrong HOTEL, on SATURDAY, 22nd Instant, at Noon.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents

Hongkong, November 10, 1890. 1936 THE LAMAG PLANTING COMPANY, LEITED

HE Fist Annust-General MEETING of the shove Company will be held at the Ories of the General Mariagers, No. 0, Lee House Lang, on TUESDAY, 25th Inst, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving - the Report of the Consulting Comunittes, and Statemmt of Ascounts to the 30th September, 1800, 200

Proprietors.

Shipping.

Steamers.

1612

SINGAPORE, HAVRE AND

HAMBURG.

(Taking Caryo at through rates to ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTER DAM, LISBON, OPORTO, LONDON, LIVERPOOL and BREMEN.)

at 10 a.m.

The Steamship-

Oceana,

Capt. G. PETERSEN, will "bo" despatched for the above Porta on MONDAY, the 24th Inst.,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents. Hongkong, November 17, 190. 1080

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

The Co.'s Steamship

Taigian

20

R. NELSON, Commander, wift be despatched a above on TUESDAY, the 20th Instant.

The attention of Famongers directed to the Buperior Accommodation

tion offered by this Steamer, First-class Saloon and Cabins Second-class Fassengers are berthed in the ara situated forward of the Engines.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, AND BOMBAY, Having connection with Company's Mail. Steamer to ADEN, SUEZ, PÒRT SAID, TRIESTE, VENICE & FIUME.

The Co.'s Steamship

Melpomene,

Capt. WALIUSCIxig, will be dospatched as above

on the 20th Instant, at Noon, instead of sa previously notified, taking Cargo at through MADRAS, FEBRIAN GULF,

rates to NT AND ADRIANO PORT9,-

BLACK SEA,

Cargo will not be received on board after

3 p.m. prior to date of sailing,

For further information as to Passigo and Freight, apply to INS

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, November 17, 1800. 1910

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NAGARAKI, KOBE AND

YOKOHAMA..

The Steamship

Pembrokeshire,

Captain DANCASTER, wil be despatched nx above

about 48 hours after arrival.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agmli. Hongkong, November 24, 1890. 1810

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI LA AMOY (Teking Dango and l'usuzigers at through rata for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. OHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on thYANGTEZE).

The Co.'s Steamship

Beciar,

Captain Barr, will be despatched as above en

FRIDAY, the Blat Instan

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, algensta Hongkong, November 14, 1800. 1948

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND

ADELAIDE

(Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS, LAND PORTS; and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, 20)

The Steamship

•Catlerthum,

Captain DX will be despatched for the above

loop & Refrigerating Chamber ensures Ports on SATURDAY, the 22nd Instant, at the supply of Fresh Previsions during the 4 pito entire voyage. A duly qualified Surgeon is This Steamer carries an experienced Sur- carased.

geon and Stewardess. A For Freight or Passage, apply to

KUSSELL & Co, Agents. Hongkong, November 6, 1890,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, "Agents

Hongkong, November 15, 1890, 1988

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ JANAL

The Co.'s Steamship

Prometheus, Captain WEBSTER, will be despatched as above on

TUESDAY, the 25th Instant..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE

* Edgentin Hongkong, November 17, 1890,

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VLA NAGA SAKI AND KOBE (Pairing through the INLAND BEA)

1865

The P. & 0, 8, N. O

Steamship

Captain F. H. SETMODE, will leave for the above plades cu FRIDAY, the 28th Instant, at Daylight, pa

EL WOODIN,

Mõuperintendent. P. & G. B, N, Co. Office,

Eongkong, November 17, 1880,

1080

STEAM TO SHANGHAL-

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

Steamship

#Capt. W, A. Braton, will. The Trazzler BOOKS of the Company after her arrival there with the outward Lleure for the abere place about 34 heure wil be CLOSED from the 18th to 20th Englan Male Inatant, both days inclusive.

E. L. WOODIN,

Superintendenti

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & CE,

General Agnagers. —P & 0. 8. N. C.' Office, Hongkong, November 10, 1891. 1087

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,

FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.

1007

The Steamship

Badnorshire, Captain Davies, will be sangue despatched as above on or about the 22nd Instant

This Steamer. has superior Tanonger Accommodation.”

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents Hongkong, November 15, 1890.

12

Bailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK.

1958

2 The 8/8 LL1 American Ship

Fannie Tucker

M) F2081, Manter, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quior despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 3, 1880, 1800

have

FOR NEW YORK. The 35 L11 American Ship Sea Witch

TERETT, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & CS

·Hongkong, November 17, 1890, 1970) Hongkong, November 3, 1890,