1890-11-19 — Page 1

The China Mail.

VOL. XLVI. No. 8857.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON-F. AAB, 11 & 12, Clemons"> Lane, Lombard Street, E. C. GORGE STUZET & Co., 39, Cornil, GORDON & Gorey, Luljute Vireres, E.C. BATES HENDY & 06.,, Walbrook, E.C. SAMUEL DRAIN & Co., 180 & 154, Leadenhall Street. W. M. WILL, 161, Canon Street, E.O. ROERT WATSON, 150, Meet Strest.

PARIS AND EUROPE:-AMEDHE FRINCE,

35, ne Lafayette, Furia.

NEW YORK-J. TzWsur HAPPED, Tas CHINESE EVANGELEST OFFICE, 62, West 22d Street.

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SAN FRANC1800 and American Porta generally-Bax & BLACK, San Fram

tizco.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-Goox & GOTOH, Mel- bourne and Sydney,

QEYLON:W. M. SMITH & Co., THE

APOTHECARIES Co., Colombo.

SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c.:-Savon & Oo, Square, Singapore. C. HKINSZEN & Co., Manila.

CHINA-Macao, A. A. DA CRUZ.

Amoy,

N. MOALLE. Monchors, Hapoz & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & WALSH. Yokohama, LANE, CRAWPots & Co., and KELLY & Co.

Banks.

THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, LIMITED.

Actuorixeu CAPITAL

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

LONDON:

.£2,000,000. ...£360,000.

Head Office........40, Threadnordla Street. West End Office...25, Coolspur Street,

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAYAN AND THE COLONIES.

THE BANK receives Money on Deposit, Bugs and Bells Bills of Exchange, Issues Lottere of Credit, forwards Bills for Collection, and Transnots Banking and Agency Business generally, on terms to e had on application.

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INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS:

Fixed for 12 months, Spor Cent, per ABUuin.

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BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

Paid-up Capitaly.

RESERVE FUND,sacer

RESERVE LIABILITY OV

PROPRIETORSztrans

$8,168,062.30 85,482,127.20 88,103,062.30į

COURT OF DIRECTORS.

Chairman-H. L. DALRYMPLE, Esq.

Deputy Chairman. S. Moses, Eay.

T. E. DAVIES, Esq.

W. H. Fonnes, Baq.

H. HOPPIs, Esq.

8. C. McAELŽEN,

L. POESNEURED, Esq.

Hon. J. J. Kzavick, D. R. Bassoon, Eaq..

ALEX. MCCONAOHJE,

Esq.

CINE MANAGEE. Hongkong.....I. JAUKSON, Eaq. MANAGLI Shaughed, JoUN WALTER, Esq. LONDON BASKELS.-Leudan and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

ON Current Deposit Account at the rate

of 3 per cent, por anuy on the daily balance.

On Fixed Deposits

For 3 months, 2 per cent, por sunum.

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LOCAL BILLA DISCOUNTED.

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Oredits granted on approved Securities,

and every description of Banking and Frohange business transactod.

Draft granted on London, and the cafel Commercial placas in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan

THOMAS JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, September 11, 1890

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NOTICE.

DULES OF THE HONOKONG SAVINGS BANK

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

2.--Sums less than $1, or more than $250 at one time will not be received. No depositor may deposit more than $2,500 13 any one year,

3-Depositor in the Savings Bank having $100 or more at their credit may at their option transfer the ecme to the

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and Shanghai Banking

Cor

on fixed deposit for 12 months

5 per cent par aunum interest

-Interest at the rate of 3 per cent. per anaum will be allowed to depositors on their daily balances.

5-Hash Depositor will be supplied gratia with a Pass Book which must be pre- sented with sach payment or with drawal. Dapoailors must not make any entries themselves in their Pa Books bat should send them to be written up at least twice a year, sho

about the beginning of JanuLry and begin-

of July the business of Ing. of Correspondents as to the Bank If marked On Hongkang Bark Business is forwarded free Bavings

the various British Post Offices in Houstong

and China,

Withdratals may be inade on domand, but the personal attendance of the depositor ur his duly appointed agent, and the production of his Pass-Book Are BOCOLESTY.

For the HorexenG & SHANGHAI BANKiEu

CORPOLATION, THOMAS JACKSON,

Chity Manager.

Hongkong, May 18, 1890,

Established.

Fo

uary,

1845.

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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1890.

Intimations.

FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.

Have

LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.

just received their Now Stock of Carpots, Curtains and Furnishing Goods in this

season's designs.

Comprising:

VICTORIAN AXMINSTER PARQUET CARPETS woven in one piece without seam.

WILTON VELVET PILE CARPETS, with orders and Rugs to matob.

BRUSSELS CARPETS in Art Designs and Colourings, with Borders and Rugs to match. BALMORAL CARPETS in Art Designs and Colourings, with Borders and Rugs to match. TAPESTRY CARPETS, with Dorders and Rage to match:

A special selection of patterns from $1.00 per yærd,

KENSINGTON CARPETS,'-These are inexpensive bat most Artistic productions of the English Loom, woven. in ous piece, without scam, Bordered, 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 CURTAINS,

4 yds. long, from $9.00 per pair.

CHENILLE CURTAINS in Exquisite Colouringi-Crimson, Gold, Slate, Terra cotta do, woven in the Ourtain,

with Horder and Dado te match,

JEYPORE CURTAINS

NATTAM CURTAINS, FRINGED.

KERASUNDA CURTAINS

ORMUDZ CHENILLE CURTAINS

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A very large Selection of Nottingham Laee und 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 farniture, double width from $1.00 per yard.

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.

Eider Down Quilts and California, Saxony, and Witney Blankets in every size.

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 WOYEN-WIRE SPRING MATTRESSES I YERY SELE, TO HIT ANY BEDSTEAD.

BEDDING:

LANE, CEAWFORD & COMPANY'S BEDDING is all manufactured by themselves and guaranteed pare, none but New and First class Materials being used. Nearly all sizes are kept ready-made in stock and any size can be made on the Shortest Notice...

OLD MATTRESSES taken to pieces, purifled 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 new, Estimates and designs free.

Our New Stock of

FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE DOGS, ASH PANS, COAL VASES,

FIRE SCREENS, NURSERY GUARDS

日八初月十年寅庚

Business Notices.

NEW HATS.

PRICE, SZ PER MONTH,

Shipping.

Steamers.

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S

STEAM. NAVIGATION COMPANY.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, AND BOMBAY.

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

DOUBLE AND SINGLE TERAI AND OTHER SOFT FELTS.

BEST ENGLISH-MADE STRAW HATS. Having connection with Company's Mall Steamer to ADEN, SUEZ, PÖRT SAID,, TRIESTE, VENICE & FIUME.

LADIES' FELT HELMETS, AND

CALCUTTA PITH HATS,

TWEED CAPS

ROBERT LANG & Co.:

1331

Hongkong, July 28, 1600.

W. POWELL & Co.

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DESCRIPTION

WARM UNDERCLOTHING

FOR

LADIES, GENTLEMEN AND CHILDREN.

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, November 16, 1890.

O F

W. POWELL & Co.

1959

Victoria.

Hotel,

ind

. Praya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

IIS Extensive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most contral 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 Office), Banks, &, has recently been much largod and improved and i now ONE of the principal Horss in the place. The ROOMS are apacions, well ventilated and have just been refurnished in a most comfortable and handaomo mannor, suited to the requirements of the Far East. The Accommodation and Service of every kind will be found to be of the best desciption. An ample and varied TABLE D'HOTE is always provided and served in the spacious,

Iarge DINING HALL

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

and BrosNG ROOMS.

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

Messrs. DORABJEE & HING KEE,

Proprieters.

Hongkong, September 16, 1885.

1612

MARINE HOTEL,

THE Undersigned begs to notify the Pabtic of Hongkong and the Coast Parts, that

THE MARINE HOTEL IS NOW OPEN. THIS FIRST-CLASS HOTEL is situated on the Praya West, opposite the Oin P. &O WHARF, and is newly built after the designs of the LanarST EUROPEAN HOTELS-he BEDROOMS, BATH-ROOMS, &o., are commodious, well Ventilated and woll Fornished, and are suitable for Single or Married Persons. The DINING ROOM 1. large and looks on the Harbour.

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The TABLE D'HOTE will be supplied with the best the market can provide.. The BAR and BILLIARD ROOMS aro on the Ground Floor, and are fitted up in superior style. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN TABLES.

WINES and LIQUORS of the best qualities and Brands only will be supplied.

JAS. EDWARDS, Proprietor.

Notices of Firms.

CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

intimations.

1437

THE LAMAG PLANTING COMPANY, LUMITED,

First Annual General MEETING HAVE This Day RESUMED CHARGE THE Love Dompany will be held at

of the Company.

By Order of the Board,

the OFFICES of the General Managers, No. 6. Ics Buusu Lane, on TUESDAY, 25th W. H. BAY,

Inst., at Noon, for the purpose of receiving Secretary. the Report

port of the Consulting Committee, 1077 and Statement of Accounts to the 30th Hongkong, November 18, 1890,

September, 1890,

intimations.

HONGKONG POLO OLUB. INTRIES for the GYMKHANA MEET-

ETNO, Of the 2014 NOVEMBER, CLOSE

with the Hox. SECRETARY, ON SATURDAY, 22nd November.

Any konios that have not been measured, can be measured by the CLERE OF THE COURSE, on THURSDAY or FRIDAY NEXT, on the Race Couree, at 7 a.m.

SYDNEY L. ROBINSON,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, November 18, 1800..

1976

HONGKONG JUBILEE, ENTLEMEN having suggestions to

Ge regarding the FLEURATION

of the JUBILEE are requested to Com municate with the Undersigned at as early a date sa possible.

The Undersigned will be very glad to arrange interviews with any Gentlemen de siring to see him on the subject.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, Hon. Secretary, Heugtong, November 17, 1880,

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,

1973

THE Fourth COMPETITION for the Bubscription CHALLENGE CUPS and RANGE SPOONS will take place on SATURDAY. NEXT, the2nd Textant, commencing at 3.39 o'Oluck

Ranger p.m. -200 and 30 Yards, 7 Shots at each range. Entries to be made on or before FRIAT NEXT, the 21st lost. A Launch will leave the P. & O. Pier at 3 o'clock pim.

FRANK COLLINS,

for flow. Bec Hongkong, November 17, 1890, -

BELILIOS TRUST, No. 2.

1974

HE Annial COMPETITION for BELILIOS MEDALS and PRIZES will be held in B. ANDREW'S HALL, under

ENGLISH EXAMINATION for Boys, TUESDAY, 23rd December next, 10 Au. to 1 p.m. ENGLISH

for GIELS EXAMINATION ADA CHINESE EXAMINATION for GILLA, WEDNESDAY. 24th December port, 30 am to 1 pm, These Examinations are open to any Bcholar who, doring the last six months, was a regular attendantat a Bobool (whether public or private in the Colors.

The Prizes offered for Competition are

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. respectfully ask intending purchasers to compare the quality and prices of thefeetitions in the case of last year's com

Goods before purchasing elsewhere..

LANE CRAWFORD & Co.,

Complete House Faraishers.

1920

Hongkong, November 8th, 1890.

Intending Candidates should send to the INSPECTOR OF Schools, on or before 15rs DECEMBER FEXT, their Names and Certif cates of attendance at Echuc

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED. from the 18th to 20th Instant, both days-inclusive,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, November 10, 1890.

Shipping

Steamers.

1937

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORTS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

The Co.'s Steamship

Taiyuan

R. NELSON, Commander, will be despatched as

in: directed

above on TUESDAY, the 25th Instant,

The attention of Passengers is: to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. First class Balcon and Cabins are situated forward of the Engines. Second-class Passengers are barthed in the Poop A Refrigerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage. A daly qualified Surgeon is curried.

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, November 15, 1890.

DORAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR LONDON VIA BUEZ CANALA

The Ca's Steamship

Prometheus,, Captain WEBSTER, will be Redenpatched as shove on TUESDAY, the 25th Instant M

Fer Freight or Passage, apply to

EUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, November 17, 1890...

1904

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, FIA NAGA. SAKI AND KOBE (Passing through the INLAND SEA,)

The P. & OS. N. 06.1

Steamship

Verona Captain F. H. SEYMOUR, will leave for the above placos on FRIDAY, the 28th Instant, at Kaylight.

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LWOODIN,

Superintendent, B, & O. B. N, Čo,« Office,

Hongkong, November 17, 1800,

STEAM TO BHANGRAL.

The P. &O, 8. N. Co,'t

Stenzahip

Thames,

Capt. W. A SETON, will

The LIST of ENTRIES will be OLOSED on 16th December. Copies of the Scheme leave for the above place about 24 hours can be obtained on application to the after her arrival here with the outward

English Mail INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS.

THE TRUSTEES, Belites Fund, No. 2. Hongkong, November 17, 1890.1972

ELWOODIN,

Superintendent. P. &0. 8. N Co.'s Officer

Hongkong, November 17, 1690.

The Co.'s Strainship

Melpomene,

Capt. WALLUSORsta, will be despatched as abovo TO-MORROW, the 20th Instaat, at Noon,

instead of as previously notified, taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, MAD- RAS, PRESIAN GULF,

AND ADRIATIC PORTA-SEL, LEVANT

Cargo will not be received on, board after- 3 p.m. prior to date of sailing.

For further information is to Passage and Freight, apply tu

1910

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agenda, Hongkong, November 10, 1890,

BAIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.

The Steamship'

Pembrokeshire,

Captain DANCASTEL, Will be despatched as above

about 48 hours after arrival.

For Freight or Panago, apply to ........· ADAMSON, BELL & Co.;

Agents.

1910 Hongkong, November 14, 1890.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOT. (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHETOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Paris on the YAŃGTSZE.)

The Oo.'s Steamship

Hector,

Captain Barr, will be duspatched as above on.

FRIDAY, the 21st Instant.

For Freight or Pasenge, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Ageista.

Hongkong, November 14, 1890. 1953)

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, TARMANIA, 0)

The Stormahip.

Callerton,

Captain DASKE, will bo despatched for the shore

1907

Ports on SATURDAY, the 22nd Instatis, at 4p.m

This Steamer carries sa-experienced fur. geon and Stewardess,

For Freight or Fasange, apply to

RUSSELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, November 6, 1800.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,

FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.

The Steamship

Radnorshire, Captain DAVIES, will be despatched as above on'

Th

or about the 22nd Instant.

This Steamer has experior Passenger Accommodation.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents.

1958 Hongkeer, November 15, 1890, FOR SINGAPORE, HAYRE AND HAMBURG

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

The Steamship,

Oceand,

Capt. G. PETERSEN, will be despatched for the above Forts on MONDAY, the 24th Inst

10.0. For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN Sa Co. Agente Hongkong, November 17, 1890. THE CHINA SHIPPERS” MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COM

-PANY, LDIITED,

FOR LONDON:

The Co.'s Steamship

Kaison,

1966

GEO. L. CASTLE, Com- mander, will be den.

patched as above on or about, the 28th Instant

For Freight, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Agente

Hongkong, November 18, 1890, 1971

Bailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK,

The 3/8 LL1 American Ship: Sea Witch,

TIBBETES, Menter, will load here for the above Fort, and will

bove quos despatch.

For Freight, apply to plan de

RUSSELL & Co Hongkong, November 8, 1830, vi, 1801

FOR NEW YORK.

The B/3 Z11 American Ship A Fasnic Tucker,

FROST, Master, will load here for the above Port and Vill

have quick despatel

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. 19701 Hongkong, November 8, 1800.

1890