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The China Mail.

VOL XLVII. No. 8983.

LONDON

Tag:

AGENTA FOR THE QUINA MAIL,

B. Aroan, 11 & 12, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, E. C. GEOROS. STREET & Co, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Gloro, Zudgate Circus, E.G. BATES ...HANDY & Co., 37, Walbroak, E.C. SAMUEL DEADON & Co., 150.154, Leadenhall Street W. M. WELL, 151, Cannon Street, EO. ROBERT WATSON," 150 Fleet Street.

PARE AND BUROPE:-AMEDEEPLINCE,

SB, Rue Lafayette, Paris,

NEW YORK, STEWART HAFFER, THE CHINESE EVANGELIST OFFIOR, 52, West |

Street.

2

SAN FRANCISCO, and Axierican Perta

generally-BaaN & BLACK, San fs an

esco.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND Connor & Goron, Me

bourne and Sydney,

OFYLON —W. M8x

& Co., Tax ATOTIRARI, Cole Onlombo, an bhattan

SATE

SINGAPORE, STRATTS,

Co., Bquare, Singapore. C. HaszKE & Co., Mandat ko

Banks.

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

THE business of the above Bank in con

Tuoted by the HONGKONG AND

SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA TION, Bules may be obtained on ap- plication d

INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 31 PER CENT. per annum. Depositoze may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK, to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4) PER CENT, por·

For the Hongkong and Shanghai

Banking Corporation,

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F. DE BOVIS,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, August 1, 1891.

1516

"THE NEW ORIENTAL BANK

CORPORATION, LIMITED. AUTHORISED CAPITAL £2,000,000. PAID-OF CAPITAL.£680,000.

LONDON:

Head Offoo...40, Threadneedle Street. West End Office...25, Cookspur Street.

BRANCHES IN INDIA, CHINA, JAPAN AND THE COLONIES.

THE

1HE BANK receives Money on Deposit, Buys and Sails Bills of Exchange, Issues Letters of Credit, forwarda Bill for Collection, and Transacts Banking and Agonoy Business generally, on terms to e had on application.

E. W. KUTTER, Manager.

Hongkong, Angust 19, 1801.

Established

1848. February

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1891.

號十月一十年——十九百八千一英

Business Notices.

Eurnishing Department.

Lane, Crawford & Co.

Have Just Received their

NEW STOCK • GARPETS, CURTAINS, AND FURNISHING GOODS,

IN THIS SEASON'S DESIGNS, comprising:

ĮVELVET PILE, AXMINSTER, BRUSSELS. BALMORAL,

AND TAPESTRY CARPETS IN A DESIONS AND COLOURINES, WITA BORTERS, AND RUGS TO MATOE 500 DESIGNS to Select from.

GOOD QUALITY CARPETS, from.

Do.

du.

HEARTH RUGS, from.......

་

KENSINGTON CARPETS.

.......$1.00 per yard, $1.50 each.

These are inexpensive but most Artistic productions of the English Lopm, woven in one piece, without sean, Bordered, Fringed and Reversible, may be had in a variety of patterns and sizes.

BRUSSELS AND HIDDERMINSTER 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 AND TAPESTRIES.

A SPLENDID SELECTION OF TAPESTRY AND CHENILLE CURTAINS, READY TO HANG UP 4 Yards long from. 80.00 per pair.

Beautiful Designs in MADRAS and ABT MESLINS, PLAIN and COLOURED,

60 inches wide, from 401 cents per yard.

日九初月十年卯辛

Business Notices.

Victoria

Hotel,

Fraya and Queen's Road Central, Hongkong.

THIS Externive and well-appointed Establishment, situated in one of the most central and airy position in the Onlony and commanding a aplundid view of almost

PRICE, $2 PER MONTH.***

Shipping.

Steamers.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

The Co.'s Steamship.

Formand,

Captain Hat, will be

the entire harbour and within five minutes' walk of the principal Government FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUT. Officer (including the Post Office), Banks, do, has recently been much en- larged and improved and is now or of the principal Hors in the place. The ROOMS are spacious, well ventilated and 7a just been refurnished in a most

comfortablo and handsome manner, auited to the requirements of the Far East The Accommodation and Service of every kind will be found to be of the best description. Apple and varied TABLE D'BOTE is always provided and served in the spacious,

large DINING BILL.

The ROTEL also contains handsome and cctufortable Reception, ReaMING, BILLIARD

ard Exoto Room.

The HOTEL is unsurpassed for comfort, convenieves and quick service. Continental language are spoken.

Mosaze. DORABJEE & HING KEE,

Proprietors,

Hongkong, September 16, 1885.

THE MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL,

do.

1,400 FEET ABOVE SEA LEVEL TARIFF. $!

5.00 Sitting Room per day............

Extra Bedroom por day,.. 7.50 Bed and Breakfast,.. 90.00 Breakfast,.

Board & Lodging per day (1 person),

do. Eur married couples (nempying 1 room), ) Board & Lodging Pouth (1 person),

do.

do. for married 135.00 Tiffin,

couples (oconpying 1 room), Į Extra Bedroom per month...

Sitting Room per month,

1935

Dinner,

∙1612

a man dospatched for the above Forts TO-MORROW, the 11th Instans, et Daylight,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK Co., General Managers

2116

Hangkong, November, 10, 1891.

GLEN LINE OF STEAM PACKETS.

FOR SHANGHAI.

The Steamship

Glengarry,

Captain SaLay, will be despatched as above TO

MORROW, the 11th Instant; at Noon, 8. This Steamer has supazior Accommoda- 3.00

tion for Passengers, and carries a Doctor 2.60 and Stewardess.

2.60

0.78

For Freight or Passage, apply to

3.00

1.50

45.00 Children by arrangemout according to ags. 50.00

SPECIAL TERM for a week and from Saturday to Monday. TRAM TICKETS supplied to VESTORS at reduced rates.

For further Particulars, apply to

or to

The Secretary, 38 40, QUEEN'S ONETRAL. The Manager, MOUNT AUSTIN.

W. POWELL & Co.

BLANKETS.

BLANKETS.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, November 16, 1891.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VTA NAGA- SAKI AND KOBE.

(Passing through the INLAND SEA.)

The P. & 0.8. N. Oo,'s

Steamship

Verona,

Captain F. H. SEYMOUR,

will leave for the above places TOMOR- BOW, the 11th Instant, at Noon.

E. &. HEWETT,

for. Superintendent.

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

BLANKETS. Hongkong, November 19, 1891.

FIRST SHIPMENT.

Hongkong, November 2, 1801.

W. POWELL & Co.

2079

ROBERT LANG & Co.'s NEW HATS.

B

LACK, GREY AND. BROWN FELTS,

SINGLE TERAI HATS.

(ALL SHADES).

STRAW AND PITH HATS.

Hongkong, June 4, 1891.

Intimations.

ST. ANDREW'S BALL.

ART MUSLIN CURTAINS,

1362

ELECTRIC CROSS-STRIPED CURTAINS,

FRINGED CURTAINS,

FRILLED CURTAINS.

NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS,

the CALEDONIAN QADRILLES will be bald.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

RESERVE FUND,

PAID-UP CAPITAL................ .....$10,000,000. ...8 6,300,000. $10,000,000.

RESKAVE

LIABILITY

PEOF TOES......

COURT OF DIRECTORS —

J. S. Morza, Esq.-Chairman.

9.0, MICHARLIEN, Esq.-Deputy Chairman.

T. E. Davies, Esq. Alex. MaConachie,

G. J. Holliday, Esq,

Esq.

H. Hoppius, Esq.

Is Poranccket, Esq. Hon. J. J. Keswick, D. R. Saanson, Esq.

Cuter MANAGER:

Hongkong-F. DE Bovis, Esq.

MANAGBE:

Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARDEen, Beq. LONDON BANKER-LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING CO," "Lp..

HONGBONGINTEREST ALLOWED,

On Current Account at the rate of 2 per cents per annum on the daily balance

up to $200,900.

Un Fixed Deposita p

For 6 months 3 per cent. per annum.

37

--

up to

$200,000.

It

Or ma

in excess of $200,000.

HONGKONG-INTEREST CHARGED.

6% on LOANS against Shares with full;

margin.

1% on Advances against Goods in reutta!

godowns

7% on Current Account Overdrafts.

on Advances against Goods in private.

godowna,

F. DE BOVIS,.

Chief Manager. Hongkong, August 10, 1891.

1071

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, THE

LIMITED

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL...................

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL,----

£1,000,000.

2500,000.

HUAN OFF HONGKONG

Court of Directors. ·

D. GILLIES, Esq.

CHAK KISHAN, Esq.

C. J. HIRST,

Esq.

A. B. MCKEAN,

CHOW TO SHANG,.

Esq.

W. WOTTON. Esq, Qua Hai Cavan,.

Eng

Acting Chief Manager,

Adaisory Committee in London, p

THOMAS ÜREMIGRAD, Esq., Mera Dent,

Palmer & Co...

Jons BUTTERY, Esq., Messes John Battery

CB. STUART WORTLEY, Esq., M. P. for.

G. W. F. PLATFAIR,

Manager.

Advisory Committee Shanghai,

Hot Fa YUL, ELA KWANKIND, Esq. MI KIE TORING, CHIU MING SLANG,

Taze

Eng

KWEI STAND, Esq. J. D. Tassunager, pro, sent, The BANK is now prepared to make advances on Croods is Neutral Godowas and on other securities at rates to be bad on application lab to receive days on current assount to Fixed deposit p

Intera for 12 months Fixed-5%. o do. do. 4%.

do. B% Current Accounts 2%.

For rates of Interest for other periods

apply to the MaRAUND

Hongkong, October 30, 1852, 1973

34, 4, 4, and 5 yards long. 500 pairs to select from,--from $2 per pain

Q

ART SERGES in all the New Shades. TAPESTRY AND CHENILLE TABLE COVERS IN EVERY SIZE.

AND ROMAN SATINS, IN ALL THE SILK PLUSHES, VELVETS,

NEWEST SHADES.

BLANKETS! BLANKETS!! BLANKETS!!!

200 pairs in Stock, in every size, Best value obtainalle.

EIDER-DOWN QUILTS AND PILLOWS,

IN TURKEY CHINTZ, DOLLY VARDEN SATTEEN, SATIN AND SILK

COVERINGS, IS EVERY SIZE.

HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY.

SHEETS, COUNTERPANES, TOWELS AND TOWELING, TABLELINEN,

NAPKINS, GLASS CLOTHS, DUSTERS,

yo..

Se.

THE BEST VALUE OBTAINABLE.

ALL BED AND TABLE LINEN HEMMED AND MARKD

FREE OF CHARGE.

BEDSTEADS AND SPRING MATTRESSE.

Iron and Brass Bedsteads and Cots in every size at extremely low prices; Woven Wire

Spring Mattresses, every size to fit any Bedstead.

BEDDING.

Horse Hair Mattresses, Bolsters and Pillows, all manufactured by orselves and

guaranteed pure,

AT MODERATE PRICES.

OUN ́DEDDING IS WELL-KNOW# AND FERDS TO ADVERTIMENT.

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FURNITURE.

Every description of Household Furniture Old Furniture recovered equal to new.

Estimates and Designs free.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. respectfully ask intending purchasers compare the

quality and price of their goods before purchasing.

Hongkong, November 7th, 1891.

LANE, CRAWFORD]& Co.,

Complete Huase Furaishte,

2106

Auticipation of the FORTHCOMING BALL, the PRACTICES of Keris aud

1127

Shipping

Steamers.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,

in the Sr. ANDDER'S HALL City Hall, at FOR HAVRE, LONDON, HAMBURG 6.30 p.m. on FRIDAY, the 1th, and on FRIDAY, the 90th Instant

J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,

Hon. Secretary,

ST. ANDREW's Sottery.

Hongkong, November 5, 1891,

2007

THE OHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Adjustment of Bonus for the Year 1890. HAREHOLDERS are hereby requested to send in to this Office a LINT of their CONTRIBUTIONS of PRE for the year: onding 31st December last, in order that the proportion of PROFIT for that year to ba PAID as BONUS CONTRIBUTORS may be arranged. Retama not sent in before! the 30th Instant will be made up by the! Company, and no eubsequent daims or alterations will be allowed.

By Order of the Directors,

AND ANTWERP.

The Stearnship

Breconshire,

Captain JACKSON, will be despatched as above on

3075

FOR SINGAPORE, HAVBE AND HAMBURG

(Taking Cargo at through rates to 27- ANTWERP, AMSTERDAM, BOTTER- DAM, OPORTO, LISBON, LONDON, LIVERPOOL & BREMEN.)

The Steamship

Polyhymnia,

Capt. L Votres, will She despatched for the

above Ports on THURSDAY, the 18th- Inst., at 10 à mi.

Fur Freight or Pasango, apply topi

STEMSSEN & Co,

Agente.

2089

Hongkong, November 3, 1801,

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN- STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE

(Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS LAND PORTS, and taking through

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Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)

The Staunship

Catterthun,

Captain DAFIE, will bus despatched for the shove

Ports on THURSDAY, the 12th Inst, at

p.m.

This well-known Steamer is specially fit

or about the 14th Instant, instead of asted for Passengers, and has large cooling previously advertised.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & O...

Agents. Hongkong, November 9, 1891.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

We

2017

JAB. B. COUGHTRIE,

Scoretary. Hongkong, November 2, 1891.

THE TAI ON SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOT is hereby given that an EXARE-

ORDINARY MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS will be held on MONDAY, the 23rd day of November, 1891, at 12: Noor, at the Company's OFFICE, No. 25, Praya Central, for the purpose of electing New General Manager in the place of Mr. CHAN U-FAI who has resigned.

CHAN U-FAL General Manager,

2107 Hongkong, November 7, 1891. PRIVATE BOARD & RESIDEKUI, -

ATRS. FALCONER has VACANCIES for CRENTLEMEN RESIDENT BOARDERS, at Kowloon, Victoria View. Hongkong, July 13, 1891.

To Let.

TO LET

1388

STORIED HOUSES in Foreign Stylo, Nos. 39, 41 & 43, WANCHAL, Queen's Hoad East, Yard at the back of the premises and Water pipe laid on.

Rent Moderate, apply to

YEE HING,

No. 5. Wanchai. Hongkong, November 6, 1891.

2104.

THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILD. ING COMPANY, LIMITED.

TO LET.

AT KOWLOON.

Few HOUSES in KNUTSFORD

A TERRACE, containing & ROOMS

Bach and BATH ROOMS. TENIS COURTS. Healthy situation. Cheap Rent,

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. „MENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd. Hongkong, August 6, 1891 3044

2094

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

The Co.'s Steamship

Polyphemus, O Captain Las, will be despatched as above ou SUNDAY, the 15th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRL, Agents. Hongkong, November 6, 1891.

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, (Fia Inland Sat.)

The Steamship

Glamorganshire Captain Davies, will be. despatched as above on.

2103

MONDAY, the 16th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DUDWELL, CARLILL & Qoy

Agenta. Hongkong, November 9, 1991. 2116

GLEN LINE OF STEAM PACKETS,

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ VANAL

The Steamship

Glenshici, Captain Jones, will be fedespatched as above, on

or about THURSDAY, the 19th Instant

This Steamer has superior Accommoda. tion for Passengers, and carries a Destor and Stewardess.

For Freight or Pasange, apply to

· JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents,

2003:

Hongkong, November 4, 1891 THE OKINA SHIPPERS MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CUM.

PANY, LIMITED.

FOR LONDON & PORTS OF CALL.

The Co.'s Steamship

-Danfa, ** SHAW Commander, will be despatched as above

on or about the 24th November.

For Freight, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG &. Co.,

Agents

2004 Hongkong, Optober 31, 1891.

Chambers, Lius vnsuring a supply of Fresh Meaty, Milk, Ice, etc., throughout the Voyage,

For Freight or Pasge, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CL,

Agents. Hongkong, November 3, 1891. 2620 FOR NEW YORK VIA BUER VANAL.

The Steamship

Hankow

Captain: West, Will, ba despatched as above on

the 12th Instaut, at 4 pem; inftand of on previously advertised...

For Freight or Famage, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & O,

Hongkong, November 9, 1591.. 1061 THE CHINA & MANILA STRAMSHIF COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA VIA AMOY.

The Co.'s Steamship

Zapiro,

Capt. COBBAN, will be despatched, for the shore

Port on THURSDAY, the 12th Instant, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN & Co,

2Lis

General Managers. Hongkong, November 9, 1891; AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYDS STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO AND BOMBAY.

Having connection with Company's Maji Steamer to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, VENICE AND FIUME,

The Co.'s Steamship

Melpomene, Captain A. Mirza, will be despatched as above

on the 21st Instant, af Noom, taking Cargo at through rates to CALOTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF, BLADE SEL, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS,

Cargo will not be received on board after 9 p.m. prior to date of siling,

For further information, a to Fung and Freight, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agenta

Hongkong, November 7, 1891.

Balling Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK

The 3/3 L.1.1. Amer. Barque

Emma T. Crowell, PENDLETON, Mastery will load here for the above Fari, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, October 15, 1894 1972