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DHA JEŽBING DEPARTMENT

TAVING been REPLIN.

HISHED with a large 48-

aprtmant of the latest EUROPEAN And AMERICAN NOVELTIES, We are prepared to executo orders for FANCY WORK with Beatness and despatch, and at very moderata rufaa.

* CHINA MAIE” OFVIOR, -

The China Mail.

- THE 'HONGKONG CHINESE MAIL.

報日字華港香

{Hongkong Wa Tha Yul Pe.)

ISSUED DAILY.

CHUN UN MAN,

Manager and Publisher

SUBSCRIPTION:

Fian Dollara es gear, dehverukteja org bong. thatpurts, §12.40 per annum, including paloyt.

No. 10.840

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL

Clernent's

GEORGE

LONDON-F. ALGA, 11 & 12;

Lane, Lombard Street, E.0. SIRBET & Co., 30, Chill. GORDON &Goron, Ludgate Circus, E. C. BATES HENDY & 0, 37, Walbreak, 1.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street, W. M. WILES, 161, Cannon Street, E.Q. ROBERT WATSON, 150. Meet Street. PARIS

AND EUROPE: MAYENCE, FAVEE & Oo.. 18, Rue de la Grange Bateliere.

NEW YORK:J. Krywany HAPPEN, THE CHINESE Evangelest Office, D2, Fest

NORE d Street. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports

generally-BEAN & BLOK, San Fran

GISED.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GOEDON & GOTOR, Mel- bourne and Sydney. CEYLON:-W. M. SMITH & Co., Tur

ÁFOTELJABIKS Ga., Ontomba. SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c.:-KELLY

WALSH, LTB., Singapore. ORINA:-Mogo, A. A. DA CRUZ. Amoy, N. MOALLE & CO., LIMITED, Foochete, Havas & Co. Shanghai, NE, ORAW. FORD & J., and KELLY & WALSH, Yokohama, LANE, CLAWFORD & Co.,

and KELLY & On.

Banks.

HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

THE

HE business of the above Bank is con- dusted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORA- TION. Rules may be phiained on ap- plication.

INTEREST on deposits is allowed at 3 PER GENT. per sönüm. Depositora may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANK, to be placed on FIXED DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT, por

For the Hongkong and Shanghai

Banking Corporation,

BREUI.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, August 1, 1895,

1515

HE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

THE

LIMITED.

AUTHORIZED CAPITAL

£1,000,000,

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL 500,000.

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.

Court of Directors.

H.STOLTERFOOT, Esq.

D. GILLIES, Esq.

CHAN KIP SHAN, CHOW TUNG SHANG,

Eng.

Kwan Bor Cuves, Esq.

Chief Manager.

GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR.

Interest for 12 months Fixed & %..

Hongkong, October 28, 1804.

1711

Establisho cl

就三十月四年大十九百八千一英

Foruary, 1845.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1896.

Business Notices.

PIANO DEPARTMENT.

CHALLEN'S "SPECIAL MODEL."

1. C. & Co. desire to draw attention to their "Special Model" Challan Pianos, which, for Solidity of construction and Execlient quality of Workmanship, combined with Moderate Prices, are unequalled in the world.

Theep models have done exoclient service as Deck instruments on board the Canadian Pacific Co.'s Steamers and in the Saloons of many other Passenger Steamora.

satisfaction.

They are also in use at the Peak, and, without exception, have given complete

The price es talogued lu Eaglend is 47 Quiness, and we are offering them

AS A SPECIALITY

at the following prices:

5

Do.

OCTAVES, COMPLETE IRON FRAME, SOLID CASES, $425.

Do.

SMALLER MODEL, $375. Do.

Do. SNUGGERY MODEL, $200. All Subject to a Discount of 5 % For Cash.

A 2-years' guarantee given with each;

We also wish to draw attention to our HIRE-PURCHASE SYSTEM.' PIANOS can be had at $15 per month, including Tuning.

777

For Comfort

Business Notices.

BELL'S ASBESTOS EASTERN AGENCY.

LIMITED,

HONGKONG HOTEL-PRAVA.

Sole Eastern Agents for: Sphinctor Grip Around Hest, Snowden, Sons & Co. 'Sowirit' Manufactures. ] Geipels Put. Improved Steam Traps.

Titon Bros, & Mathews, Steel Pilę d The New Wire Fore Roleg Co.

Spring Manfacturers, The Aluminium & Gear Foundry Co.

BELL'S ASBESTOS NON-CONDUCT-

ING BOILER COVERING COM-: POSITION is unequalled in the East for efficiency as a self-adhesive and non-conduct- ing media. PACKINGS AND JOINTINGS of every description kept

in Stock.

BELL'S ASOESTOS,

FIRST-CLASS ENGINE AND CYLINDER - OILS. ESTIMATES given for COVERING BOILERS and

STEAM-PIPES.

Lane, Crawford & Co.

740

THE

HONGKONG

In unsurpassed in the

FAR

For Convenience

HOTEL

EAST.

Johannis

AQ

The King of Natural Table Waters.

SUPPLIED BY

ROYAL WARRANT.

To HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

Supplied to the HOUSE OF LORDS and the HOUSE OF COMMONS.

IN BOTTLES AND HALF.BOTTLES.

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF MIXES

INDIA, LIMITED.

AUTHORISED CAPITAL........£1,500,000.

SUBSCRIBED,..

........£1,125,000,

PAID-UP.Az ...£ 662,500,

Bankers.

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, L'TD.

Interest allowed on Current Accounts at the Rats of 2% por Aaṇum on the Daily Eolanco,

ON NEW FIXED DEPOSITA ?- - For 12 Mouth, For 6 Months,3 For 3 Mouth......

DEPOSITS RAPEWER ON OLD Terms.

J. W. R. TAYLOR,

Manager, Hongkong,

Hongkong, December 18, 1895.

228

71HE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA, AND GRINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1853.

HEAD OFFICE, LONDON,

TAJ

E+

CAPITAL PAID-UF... RESERVE LIABILITY OF SHARE-

HOLDERS... ***

RESERVA FUND 444

...£800,000

...2800,000 .......$325,000

INTEREST allowed on Current Accoust

at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily balances.

On Fixed Deposits for 12 months 4

}

12

#!

5

3

2)

846

T. WHITEHEAD, Manager. Hongkong, September 16, 1895, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI

BANKING CORPORATION.

PAID-UP UAPITAL $10,000,000, RESERYS FONU..................................$ 5,750,000, KasLTE LARUJET

$10,000,000.

PROPRIETORA...

Dr

COURT OF DIRECTOJA (-

A. MOUOMAURIE, Esq. -Chairman.

ST. C. MichasINEN, Esq.-Depaty Chairman

Hou, J.J.Boll-Irving. | J. Kramer, Seq,

G. B. Dodwell, Esq. D. R. Sabacon, "Faq.

M. D. Ezekiel, Esq.

B. M. Gray, Eaq.

R. Shewan, Esq.

N. A. Sibbs, Eng

Ümer MANAGER;

Hongkong-T. JACKSON, Esq.

MANAGER:

Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARD'NE3, Esq, LONDON BANKER LONDON AND COUNTY

BANKING Co., Im..

HONGKONG-ITTEREST ALLOWED,

On Ourrent Account at the rate of 2

per cent. per annum on the daily bulaites.

OR FIXED DEPOSITS

For 3 months 24 per cunt, per annu

0

0.12

1.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager.

Hongkong, February 18, 1896,

IE N

TING

Burgson: Dentist,

1191

equally

392

.well with Wines, Spirits, Milk,

Fruit Syrups and Lime Juice.

SOLE AGENTS for South China and Phùippines, WATTS & Co.,

Ice House Stroot, Bougicong,

W. POWELL & Co.

NEW STOCK OF

RAVELLING TRUNKS.

TRAV

BAGS, HOLD-ALLS, &c., &c.

TRAVELLING RUGS, CHAIRS, &c., &c.

Hongkong, March 28, 1888.

W. POWELL & Co.

609

HONGKONG TRADING CO.

SALE WILL

CONTINUE

DURING THIS WEEK,

NEW GOODS 'EX LATE ARRIVALS'

WILL BE OFFERED SUITABLE FOR

SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR. Hongkong. March 30, 1896,

"LANSON" CHAMPAGNE

VIN. 1887.

Per Case of 1 Doz. Bottles

do.

do. 2 do. do.

do.

do. 4 do. do.

Ear, 1861.

16, QUEEN's Bosn

722

W. JACKSON, Manager,

Changeable Weather

throws the human machinery out of gear. It relaxes the system and renders it more susceptible to attacks of Diphtherin, Influenza, Colds, Chills, and other prevalent ailments.

IF YOU COUGH

TAKK

WATKINS' BALSAMIC LINCTUS

WHICH ACT, HY INHALATION AND ABSORPTION, DIRECTLY UPON THE RESPIRATORY ORGANS, THE LARYNX, BRONCHIA, LUNGS, &c.

Invaluable as a Remedy for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Laryngitis, Hoarseness, Catarrh, Asthma, &c.

THE EFFECT IS INSTANTANEOUS. MORE EFFICACIOUS AND CHEAPER

Than other Medicines for Throat and Chest Affections.

THE HONGKONG BUTCHERY,

TRY OUR

No. 11, 18 and 15, Central Markel.

VEAL SAUSAGES, 26 Cenis per 1.

BOLOGNA SAUSAGES, 50 Cents per Ib.

ATTENTION, A

SHIFTING AND COAST PORT ORDERS WILL HAVE PROMPT AL.

Hongkong, February 11, 1890.

IND., COOPE & Co.'s

ALE AND STOUT.

TRADE MARK,

Per Cask of 4 doz. Quarts,

do.

8 doz. Pints, ...

行洋 和 源

Long Name

YUEN WO.

TELEPHONG

No. 138.

GREEN

1776

ROLE AGENTS. --

GANDE, PRICE & Co.,

627

320

$13.00 $15.00

Wine and Spirit Merchants, No. 12, Queen's Road Central,

ISLAND CEMENT CO., Ltd

FIRE-CLAY WORKS, DEEP WATER BAY, HONGKONG, CEMENT FACTORY, GREEN ISLAND, MACAO. PORTLAND CEMENT,

GLABED STONEWALS DRAIN PIPES AND FITTINGS, GLAZED PAVIGO BRICKS AND TYLER, FIRE BRICKS AND FIRE CLAP,;&o, &o, For Priven and further partiaulare, apply to

Feb. 1, 1806.

SHEWAN & Co., General Managers.

WALTER W. BREWER.

NEW COLONIAL LIBRARY.

YOMEDIES OF COURTSHIP

DISHONOURED

SORROWS OF SATAN ...

THE HOYDEN

| LOVE ADVENTURES OF AL-MANSUR

TOWER OF TADDĖS

WILD ASS'S SKIN

671 TRILBY...

1

日一初月三年电丙

THE

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned hus received instrue-

tions to Sell by Public Auction, on

TUESDAY,

the 14th April. 1898, at 2.30 p.m., at his Satan Rooms, Queen's Road,"

AN ASSORTMENT OF JAPANESE WARE

cumprising:-

KIUTO, AWATA, NISSE, TAZZON and SATUUNA VASES, JANS, PLATES, INCENSE BURNERS, TEA and Corren SETS.

ENAMELLED WAars, Busszes and ORXA-

MENTX.

PANELA, EMBROIDERIES.

J

Also,

A SMALL LOT OF

EWELLERY,

including:

PRACL BRACELETS and FINGER RINGS.

<..

c TARMS OF SALE. As quetomary.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 10, 1896.

Notices of Firms.

NOT10E,

765

THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of TMHRISTIAN SOPHUS OSOAR

896

YON DER HEYDE in our Firm CEASED from the 29th February last.

OHS. J. GAUPP & Co. Hongkong, March 31, 1996.

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

NOTICE.

DURING my Temporary Absence from

the Colony, Mr. K. KIYOOKA, SCD-MANAGER, will take CHARGE of this OFFICE.

By Order,

נ

H. U. JEFTRIES,

Manager.

·744

PRICE, $2.50 PER MONTH.

Intimations.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

ATOTICE

No. 141.

NOTIOUNDER MACHINE GUN

PRACTICE will be CARRIED OUT by the CREW of H.M.S. Centurion in an East and Bouth-East direction from the Poins below

Kowloon East Battery from the 13th Instant to the 18th Tuatant, between the hours of 9 a. and 4 p.m.

Alt Sans, Jusks and other Vessels are CAUTIONED to keep clear of the Rango.

By Command,

J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,

Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,

Rangkang, 11th April, 1895.

PERSEVERANCE LODGE OF HONGKONG, No. 1,165.

773

Regular MEETING of the above

A LODGE will be held in the FRER

MABONY' HALL, Zoiland Strost, on THURS- DAY, the 16th Instast, at 8.30 for 0 cordially IvITED to atterd. p.m. precisely, VISITING, BRETALEN 250

761

NOTICE TO MARINER 8, No US (SPECIAL)

CHINA SEA,

NEWCHWANG DISTRICT.

Temporary Lightship of the Extrance to the Lino Biver.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Tem- potary Lightship Omega has been moored in place of the Lightship New- chwang off the ENTRANCE to the Io RIVER.

Hongkong, April 9, 1896,

N

The Omega exhibits two lixod Lighta ia » vertical line, the upper oue red, at a height of Go feet above the sea and visiblo at a distance of 6 miles, and the lower on while, at a height of 41 feet and visible 10

clear weather.

Bongkong, April 7, 1890.

CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

URING my Temporary Absence from miles, in

will ACT as SECRETARY,

By Order of the Board;

DURING MY MAITLAND

Hongkong, April 8, 1896.

W. H. RAY, Secretary,

740

When necessary to lower the lights for trimming, small white light will be hoisted and a flash

light burned;

and, in order to show the direction in which the lightyeasel is heading, a white light will be exhibited from sunset sunries from the fors stay at a height of 6 feet above the rail. The Omega a barque and painted Follow. Her main-topnast has a yard

ball. Her fore and mizzən topmaatharG struck.

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM oros, from which the two lights are au

NOTICE.

UND RITCHIE will TAKE [NDER Instruationis from the Directora,

CHARDE of the COMPANY's Business at this Porto and after the 9th Instwat,

ALF. WOOLLEY, Acting Superintendent.

Hongkong, April 9, 1890.

NOTICE.

In

n foggy or thick weather a gong will be sounded at intervals of one minats,

If

the lightship be driven from her pro. por position to one where she is of no aso us a guide to shipping, the basal lights will not be oxbibited, but a amali fixed red light will be shown at each end of the vessel t the ball will be struck as soon as possible 759 and until stauak it will bu surmounted by a

red flag.

A. M. BISBEE,

Comet Inspector.

FR. GEORGE HUTTON POFT8 has M

been Adinitted a PARTNER in our Firm us from this date. The Style of the Firm will henceforth be BENJAMIN, KELLY & POTTS,

BENJAMIN & KELLY. Hongkong, April 1, 1895,

Notices to Consignees.

700

SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS,

STEAMSHIP HARROW, FROM LONDON, ANTWERP AND

STRAITS.

YONSIGNEES of Oergo are hereby

that all foods are

HOPE.

landed at their risk into the Godowas of Tuso. Ctr. the HONGKONG & KOWLOON WHARF & Con 21.11.

GODOWN COMPANY, at Kowloon, whenes HENGERFORD. audjur from the Wharves delivery may be GUNTEL

obtained.

... QUIDA

BALZAC

DU MATHISE. CURZON'S PROBLEMS OF THE FAR EAST. MODERN POLO, by MILLER, JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, by JeYc3.

GAN MANUFACTURE, by HONEY.

751

PENINSULAR &

$37.00

$40.00

NAVIGATION COMPANY

$43.00

Caldbeck, Macgregor & Co.,

Sale Ageata.

Apollinaris

THE QUEEN OF TABLE WATERS.'

11

natuod --

Ay

ORIENTAL STEAM

SAPTAIN.

DATE,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have loft the Godowns, and all Goods

Imperial Maritime Customs, Coast Inspector's Office,

Shanghai, 2nd April, 1808.

WINDSOR HOTEL,

THIS

HONGKONG,

760

THIS ESTABLISHMENT, situated in the

elegant Building known a CON NAUGHT HOUSE,' offers First-Class Ac- commodation to Residents and Travellers.

Passenger Elovator, from Entrance, Hall to oach Ficor, in charge of experienced Attendant,

Favourable Arrangements made for Families and for Blonthly or Extended Perioda

P. BOHM, Proprietor ghd Manager,

1907

Hongkong, November 24, 1884.

FURNITURE WAREHOUSE,

I KWONG LOONG,

Carenaker and Art Decorator, from SHANGHAI, has opened a FURNITURE STORE

at No. 8. WYNDHAM STREET,

ramaming undelivered after the 17th Inst. The only Shop in Hongkong with this name, wil be subject to rent.

Where

HIGH-OLASS FURNITURE All Clainis

the Stenmar must be every description can be made to order in presented to the Undersigned on or before any design required. the 17ta Inst., or

he 17ta Inst., or they will

will not be rasognised, All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods to be left in the Cudowns, where they will

14.

be examined on the 17th Inst., at

No Fire Insurance bas been affected. Conaiguese are hereby notified that before delivery of the Dargo can be obtained they TILL. despatch VESSELS to the Undermentioned PORTS on the DATES mest Big an Average Bond, whisha in lying

at the Office of the Undersigned.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DODWILL, CARLILL & Oo.,

dyenta Hongkong. April 11, 1896. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEDS.

STEAMSHIP EACHSEN,

LONDON,.

STEAMSHIP.

„Shanghai.............................J. COWIE, B.N.R......... About 18th April

SHANGHAI.........Ravenna..........E. STREET.About 19th April

| LONDON, &c.......Poska:qu*,..........................F. J. COLE.............................................Noon, 23rd April.

JAPAN........... Ferona.......Q. H. S. Touqur, B.N.R....Noon, 24th April.

LONDON

...

"r

MARSEILLES... Cantor......A. G. OCITY, R.N.K........About 5th May.

* Seo Special Advertisement,

For Froight or Passage, and furthor Particulate, apply to

P.&O. 5. N. Ge.' Con

Bonglong, April 11, 1898.

H. A. RITCHIE, Superintendent:-

709

170

HE above-named Steamer having sr rived, Jonsignees of Carge are hereby informed that their Goods, with the oxoop. tion of Opium, Treasure and Valuablos, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG AND Kow- LOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY,

OPTIONAL CARGO will go on to Shanghal

TO-DAY.

ganger holine to the contrary ba given beforo }

No Claims will be admitted after the

Incomparable in popularity THRIFTS ENAMEL COMPOSITION, de lave left the Guderras, nad all Goods

FOR IRON-WORK, SHIP'S "HOLDA, BRAMS, DUNKERS, &c ITS ADVANTAGES ARE:—

300

as in purity."

--BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL

boat

HAS good covering powers.

SOLE AGENTS:

No. 10, D'AGUILAR STRAIT,

TERMS VERY MODERATE,

Hopping, April 8, 100

CARLOWITZ &.00.

mma] HONG KONG, BHANGHAI PANTON, TIENTOIN, AND HANKOW- IR

Applied as ordinary paint and dries in a few minutes.

undelivered after the 18th Jast remaining will be subject to ront.

All broken, shefed, and damaged Goods

to

ate be left in the Godowns, where they till be skautised on the 15th Iostati, ab

Preservea steel or iron from corrosion and withstands gaceous and atmosphere Instant, or they will not be recognised.

"Tuvaluable for Juwos holds and blinkëta.

Presents a highly polished surfass of a bright red colouž. ".

Belu Ayunta for Chisa and Japan, WATTS & 0.

All Claims most reach us before the 19th

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bill of Lading will be countstsigned by.

MELCHERS & Cou

Coole

Has been patronised by the Hongkong Club, Hongkong Hotel, Mussrs. A. S. Watan & Co., L., and other lending Establishments in the Colony, to whom reference may be made as to the Superior Workmanship and Materials of the Forni- ture, &,

supplied. lessrs. A. S. Watson & Co. write og follows:-

"We have pleasure in stating that Mr. "LI KWONG LOONG furnished the Annexe to our Dispensary and gave us orory satisfaction. (Sd) "A... WATSON & Co., ID.! ORDERS punctually attended to and CHARGES MOST MODERATE,

AN INSPECTION INVITED. Hongkong, April 13, 1895.

To Let.

TO LET.

DULING RODSEN

712

HOUSES in BITON TERRACE, No. 17 LYNDOURS TEDRAGE

TUSCULUM, MAGAZINE GAR

FORSISHED

FIRST FLOOR of No. 4 Buz

BUILDING

No. 4, KNUTSFORD FERRACE,

ROWLOON

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND INVIST,

MENT & AGENCY-09, Lav. Hongkong, April 1, 1896.

TO LEN

INTO. 2, WEET VILLAS,

Apply to

930

GO. ANDERSON.

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